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ISSUE The Navy’s environmental stewardship traveling exhibit opened at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility March 17. See the story and photos on A6.

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Naval Station Norfolk XO becomes Principal for a Day

Lt. j.g. Tara Cutner Naval Station Norfolk Executive Officer Capt. Rich McDaniel talks to children at Berkley-Campostella Early Childhood Center during Norfolk Public School’s “Principal for a Day” program March 17.

By Kelly Wirfel Naval Station Norfolk Public Affairs

NORFOLK

Students, faculty and staff at Norfolk’s Berkley-Campostella Early Childhood Center hosted Naval Station Norfolk Executive Officer Capt. Richard McDaniel as part of the “Principal for a Day” program March 17.

McDaniel was invited to the school by Berkley-Campostella Early Childhood Center Principal Dr. Doreatha White.

“We truly appreciate Capt. McDaniel’s willingness to participate in a day of teaching, learning, and observing the excitement of our academic rigor. His presence at the school had a huge impact on all of our stakeholders,” White said. “Everyone was discussing how exciting his visit was and we are all excited about a future partnership for our students.”

McDaniel spent the day at the early childhood center talking to the students, teachers and parents, and learning about the challenges and opportunities of educating the students.

“It is very evident that the principal and her entire staff have a clear vision and passion for this school,” McDaniel said. “They believe that the foundation for college education begins in prekindergarten and you can tell they focus on that vision with everything they do at the school.”

The mission of Berkley-Campostella Early Childhood Center is to build a strong foundation for learning that is developmentally appropriate for all preschool students including social skills, communication skills, motor skills and academic skills as provided in a safe and secure environment by parents, community volunteers, faculty and staff members.

“They are learning everything there from proper manners to arts and sciences. It was remarkable to see what these children are able to learn at such a young age,” McDaniel said. “I was encouraged and excited to see that there is this kind of education being given in our public schools. It was just an amazing day.”

The Principal for the Day program has become an annual event in Norfolk Public Schools. This one-day event gives business and community leader’s first-hand experience of today's educational setting, challenges and triumphs. It also forges relationships between school and community leaders, laying the basis for new partnerships that can support and strengthen school improvement efforts.

“Both the school and the base can benefit from partnering together and I look forward to building on this partnership,” McDaniel said.

Chief Electrician’s Mate Dennis Sutton receives instructions from Safety Instructor Todd Greenwood during the Motorcycle Safety Course at Naval Station Norfolk.

Jordanian MCPON visits Naval Station Norfolk

By Kelly Wirfel Naval Station Norfolk Public Affairs

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SUMMER UNIFORM SHIFT The summer uniform shift for the Hampton Roads area is April 11. Active duty Sailors should plan accordingly.

STEM CHALLENGE Students from local Midwest schools and youth groups participated in the 2015-2016 SeaPerch Navy City Outreach Chicago Regional competition at Recruit Training Command.

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Naval Station Norfolk Public Affairs

NORFOLK

Military and civilian motorcycle riders attached to Naval Station Norfolk had the opportunity to sharpen their skills and learn from experienced riders during the Motorcycle Safety Rider Course March 8.

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Service members participate in NAVSTA Norfolk Motorcycle Safety Course

By Lt. j.g. Tara Cutner

Naval Station Norfolk Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation (CREDO) department held the first historic pilot Personal Resiliency Retreat for survivors of sexual assault “Celebrate Life: Hope and Healing from Sexual Assault” March 4-6.

The purpose of the retreat focused on the women’s mental health, by teaching tools on how to cope with sexual trauma, sexual assault and sense of self.

The weekend consisted of a combination of psycho education, time with clinicians and a weekend to relax in the outdoors and get away from all the stress of the work

NORFOLK

Royal Jordanian navy Command Master Chief Petty Officer Khalaf Awad Nassar Almarayeh visited Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk and surrounding bases March 15-18.

“It is a true privilege to be here. Our alliance with America is of great importance to us and I truly appreciate the great partnership we share. Visits such as these just enhance that partnership,” Almarayeh said. “Our officers are coming here to receive training and our new enlisted group is now modeled after that of the United States military.”

Before you can cope, you must learn to hope

By AZ2 Justin William Naval Station Norfolk Public Affairs

NORFOLK

HEROES AT HOME Assistant Vice President of military initiatives at Southern New Hampshire University retired Army Lt. Col. Gary Soldato awarded scholarships during an Operation Homefront event.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY 5K RUN There were 230 participants at the St. Patrick’s Day 5K, held in memory of Masterat-Arms 2nd Class Mark Mayo on board Naval Station Norfolk.

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Jordanian Navy visits USS Bataan Lt. Jeremy Riggenbach explains some of Bataan’s bridge watch stations to Royal Jordanian navy Command Master Chief Petty Officer Khalif Awad Almarayeh and Warrant Officer Burhan Ahmad Mahoud Alshboul during a tour of USS Bataan (LHD 5) and Naval Station Norfolk and the ship.

Bataan is currently in port conducting training evolution in order to qualify for her future deployment.

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NECC RETIRED MARINE CORPS OFFICER JUDGES ORATORICAL CONTEST ABOUT CONSTITUTION A retired Marine Corps officer who spent 26 years on active duty defending the U.S. Constitution spent some quality time judging high school students competing in the American Legion Constitutional Oratorical speech contest in Virginia Beach March 11.

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NORFOLK CAR DEALERSHIP REMOVED FROM OFF-LIMITS LIST Navy Region Mid-Atlantic NORFOLK

The civilian business establishment Carafello’s Auto Sales, LLC, located at 6328 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. in Norfolk, was removed from the offlimits list by commander of Navy Region Mid-Atlantic March 17.

This decision comes as a result of recommendations from the Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board (AFDCB) for Southeastern Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina, who convened March 14.

The dealership was placed on the off-limits list on Nov. 12, 2015, after the board determined the dealership was using an illegal business practice known as bird-dogging.

Bird-dogging occurs when someone refers a prospective customer to a particular dealership or salesman for a given fee or compensation. According to Virginia Law, only salespersons licensed to a dealership can assist customers with a purchase of a vehicle.

Carafello’s Auto Sales, LLC provid-

ed information to the board on March 14 that demonstrated the dealership is now in compliance with Virginia motor vehicle dealer laws and regulations. The removal from the off-limits list is effective immediately.

The current off-limits list includes the following locations: ■ 7 City’s Custom & Design, 1062 37th St., Norfolk; ■ 7 City’s Custom & Design, 117 E. Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk; ■ Blazin Herbs, 85 W. Mercury Blvd., Hampton; ■ Mellow Smoke Tobacco Shop, 1948 Diamond Springs Rd., Virginia Beach; ■ Outer Edge Gifts, 760-B J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News; ■ The Vault, 86 W. Mercury Blvd., Hampton; ■ The Vault, 15435-B Warwick Blvd., Newport News; ■ The Vault, 4746 George Washington Memorial Hwy., Hayes, Va.; ■ Unwind, 731 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Ste. B, Newport News; ■ Unwind, 389 W. 21st St., Norfolk.

The establishments will remain on the off-limits list until the next scheduled meeting of the AFDCB, at which time the board will reconsider the status of each business currently on the list.

The AFDCB works closely with businesses that are being considered for the off-limits list to avoid these actions. Mitigation efforts demonstrated by area businesses, and communication to the board by the businesses, often have favorable results.

The safety and security of all service members is a priority for the Department of Defense. The AFDCB is an investigative committee composed of members from each military service in the Hampton Roads area, as well and civilian advisers, who work with local law enforcement agencies and local businesses to identify conditions which may adversely affect the health, safety, welfare, and discipline of the armed forces.

For up to date information regarding off-limits establishments, visit www. cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrma.html and click on “Off-Limits List” under Popular Links.

The following reports the results of Special and General Courts-Martial tried and completed within the U.S. Navy in February 2016. The cases are listed by the Navy Region in which they were tried.

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NMCP HIGHLIGHTS PATIENT SAFETY WEEK WITH FAIR Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) celebrated National Patient Safety Awareness Week with a Patient Safety Fair March 16 which featured more than 30 booths.

The booths were set up by staff that showcased a variety of safety techniques and strategies. The intent of the fair was to show the numerous safety precautions NMCP takes to ensure the highest standard of patient care.

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CUSTOMERS RATE THE NEX HIGH IN ANNUAL SURVEY NEX stores around the world received the outstanding score of 86 on a 100 point scale on its annual Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) survey.

This is the same score NEX stores received last year. NEX stores in the continental United States and overseas saw no changes from last year either, receiving scores of 87 and 81 respectively.

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89TH ANNUAL EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE TO BE HELD ON JEBLC-FS

By Jim Mohr Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek–Fort Story Public Affairs

VIRGINIA BEACH

Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek–Fort Story (JEBLC-FS) will host its 89th annual Easter Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m., March 27, at the

historic Cape Henry Memorial Cross on JEB Fort Story.

The guest speaker for the service is Pastor Emeritus Walter L. Coles from Good News Baptist Church of Chesapeake.

Also participating will be Joint Base Commander Capt.

Frank E. Hughlett and Vir-

ginia Beach Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. The service site is historically rich dating back more than four hundred years. The on-site memorial cross was erected in 1935 by the Daughters of the American Colonists to commemorate the raising of a cross by the first settlers

who came ashore in 1607. The Cape Henry Memorial Cross is a part of the Colonial National Historical Park administered by the National Park Service.

The public is invited to participate in the annual event.

For more information please call the JEBFS Chapel at 462-7472.

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IKE Carrier Strike Group conducts missile exercise

By Lt. j.g. Christian Asaban USS San Jacinto Public Affairs

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Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (ECSG) completed a multiship, live-fire exercise with the Standard Missile (SM-2) March 15.

The dynamic exercise was part of the strike group’s final preparation for the composition training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) that certifies all strike groups prior to deployment.

The exercise, led by the carrier strike group’s Air and Missile Defense Commander and San Jacinto Commanding Officer Capt.

Dennis Velez, also served to demonstrate the Navy’s continued efforts to train for today’s warfighting environment.

“We have always worked to evolve our training, including live firing exercises against high speed

targets during and shortly after the Cold War,” Velez said. “And here we are once again adapting and demonstrating our tactical proficiency. With this shoot specifically, we’re seeing our Sailors operate their weapons systems successfully against advanced threats in contested battlespace environments.”

The six combatants – USS San Jacinto (CG 56), USS Monterey (CG 61), USS Mason (DDG 87), USS Roosevelt (DDG 81), USS Stout (DDG 55) and USS Nitze (DDG 94) – practiced a number of advanced tactical techniques and procedures including cooperative tracking before firing a Standard Missile 2 (SM-2) at the inbound targets. All six ships scored kills as measured by the missile and target instrumentation, including two direct hits. This demonstrates a successful ramp-up in an era of continued complexity and tactical relevance in the employment of

DCC Andrae L. Johnson Guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey, left, launches a Standard Missile 2 (SM-2) to destroy an advanced high-speed target while USS Stout and USS Mason transit formation during a live-fire test of the ship’s Aegis weapons systems.

the Aegis weapons system against high-end threats.

SM-2 is an integral part of the layered defense that protects the world’s naval assets and gives warfighters a greater reach in the battlespace. SM-2 variants have successfully intercepted targets,

proving their lethality against subsonic, supersonic, low- and highaltitude, high-maneuvering, diving, sea-skimming, anti-ship cruise missiles fighters, bombers and helicopters in an advanced electronic countermeasures environment.

ECSG is comprised of the air-

craft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), Carrier Air Wing 3, USS San Jacinto (CG 56), USS Monterey (CG 61), and the ships of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 26 – USS Stout (DDG 55), USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), USS Mason (DDG 87) and USS Nitze (DDG 94).

NMCRS fund drive underway in the Mid-Atlantic Region

By MC1 Christopher Lindahl Naval Air Force Atlantic Public Affairs

NORFOLK

Every year thousands of Sailors and Marines reach into their pockets to donate portions of their paychecks to support one another through the annual Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) Fund Drive. With commander of Naval Air Forces leading the charge for Navy Region Mid-Atlantic the goal for this year is to make the “By Our Own, For Our Own” efforts the best year on record with the launch of efforts Mar. 1.

Founded in 1904, NMCRS is one of the oldest military relief societies in the U.S. It began with proceeds from the 1903 ArmyNavy football game and was authorized by none other than President Theodore Roos-

evelt and Secretary of the Navy William H. Moody. The society initially began by offering relief to widows and families of enlisted men before taking on additional roles, providing relief from government pay-day gaps during WWI and assistance with medical bills. The society grew to help cover disaster relief in WWII and provide even more emergency relief.

Today, the society provides all of those services, plus financial assistance and counseling, quick assist loans, education assistance, health education, post-combat support, budgeting for family additions and emergency travel.

While NMCRS’ financial assistance levels are at all-time highs, dispersing nearly $50 million in four of the last five years, contributions have seen a steady decrease, dropping 16.7 percent from 2011-2014, forcing

the society to dig into their reserves to the tune of more than $10 million for each of the last three years.

“We are asking all our Sailors and Marines to make this year’s fund drive a priority that puts us back on track, reversing the trend of years past,” Commander of Naval Air Force Atlantic and this year’s fund drive regional chairman Rear Adm. John R. Haley said.

“NMCRS is a program that directly contributes to our readiness by providing our Sailors and Marines with the resources they need in their times of need,” Haley said.

Airman Landyn McGee, assigned Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14 (HM-14), also hopes the program experiences new levels of success. He has received assistance in the past to cover rent, moving expenses and funeral expenses for his child.

“I didn’t like asking for help,” McGee said. “But I swallowed my pride, more than once, and it was much needed. I’m glad I did – we would have been in a horrible situation had I not.”

The funds from his most recent assistance, a Quick Assist Loan, were used to cover the costs of his pre-mature daughter’s funeral until his Servicemember’s Group Life Insurance could cover them.

“I’ve been donating to them before I even used them,” he said.

The fund drive is scheduled to run throughout the month of March and for Navy Region Mid-Atlantic, will culminate with a celebratory hockey game April 8.

For more information about the NMCRS Fund Drive or to donate, visit http://nmcrsfunddrive.org/.

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Shelby F.W. West Naval Undersea Warfare Center Newport Division Electrical Engineer Peter Lee lectures Sailors assigned to PCU Washington (SSN 787) on the electrical components of an OA-9070E Towed Array Handling System during the week-long OA-9070E Thin Line Towed Array Handling System Operater Training course at Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center on board Naval Station Norfolk Mar. 1.

MARMC engineers host NUWC Newport OA-9070E Towed Handling System Training

By Shelby West MARMC Public Affairs

NORFOLK

Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) engineers hosted Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Newport Division engineers as they trained Pre-commissioning Unit (PCU) Washington (SSN 787) Sailors on a Towed Array Handling System Feb. 29 March 3.

Sailors assigned to PCU Washington, a Virginia-class submarine, are stationed in Newport News while Washington is being built at Huntington Ingalls Industries Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS).

“We started offering training for Virginiaclass submarines five or six years ago,” NUWC Newport Mechanical Engineer Charles Gray said. “At the time, there was no one offering this type of training so we invited people to our land-based test facility in Newport, Rhode Island, and began training there. We developed OA-9070E Towed Handling System simulators and word got out that NUWC had the expertise to provide requisite training.”

Today, NUWC Newport engineers offer training in Newport, Norfolk and Hawaii. Depending on the location of Sailors in need of training, it can be more cost effective for NUWC engineers to come to Norfolk or go to Hawaii.

“We work closely with NUWC,” MARMC Towed System Branch Manager Pamela Schools said. “We do a lot of engineering design work with them, creating Engineering Change Proposals and Engineering Change Instructions. We teamed up with them this week by offering them training facilities here, and in return, they allow our Sailors, junior engineers and new employees to take the training as well.”

Gray, along with NUWC Newport Electrical Engineer Peter Lee, came to Norfolk to instruct nine Washington Sailors in the weeklong Towed Array Handling course.

“Our sonar division is learning the ins and

outs of the OA-9070E Towed Array Handling System – the electrical and mechanical gear that’s associated with it and how to operate it,” Sonar Technician Submarines 1st Class Kelly Vance said. “The instructors brought simulators to class to teach us how to use the control indicator panel, so we can learn how to operate the [handler] system from the panel. It’s important because there’s a lot of technical pieces that go into this training and learning how to operate the system.”

According to Gray, Sailors who operate the system don’t get to see the towed array equipment running. The equipment is located in the ballast tank – free flood area – while the cabinet used to operate the system is inside the submarine.

“There’s a hope of faith that everything is working properly,” Gray said. “In a land-based test facility, everything is out in the open. When you hit ‘deploy’ you actually see everything moving, so it sinks in more from a learning perspective to understand what happens when you hit this [button]. Here, we don’t have the whole test facility, but we do have simulators.”

The simulators are designed to replicate running the handler system aboard a submarine and are identical, as if Sailors were actually in front of the system.

“We have an advantage [using simulators] here because we can insert faults into the system,” Gray said. “Systems don’t always run the way they should, so we can make problems happen. The students will be in front of the simulators and all of a sudden they will get a warning or hear an alarm and have to ask themselves, ‘Okay, what do we do now?’ Peter and I walk them through that process. Knowing how the system operates [mechanically], they apply their knowledge to the alarms to understand how to get past them and rectify the system. The more self-sufficient they are at understanding this, if they are out at sea, the more apt they are to resolve the problem.”

The OA-9070E Towed Handling System course is broken into sections – part lecture

and part hands-on learning. The first day is spent teaching Sailors the mechanical aspects of the system, understanding how the motors and locks work. From there, they learn about the electronics of the system, which covers operation of the system.

Instructors split the class between lecture and simulator training to allow students the hands on of getting to know the system.

“No one else has the tool set to give this training and that’s what’s really critical,” Gray said. “You can show power point slides all day long, but it’s not going to register the way it does when you have a simulator running the way you run the system on a boat.”

In addition to supporting training, MARMC works closely with NUWC the In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA)) as MARMC performs all ship modernization, according to Schools.

“We’ve got great teamwork between the two of us,” Schools said. “There’s a lot of synergy in what we do. When a system is developed by the program managers at Naval Sea Systems Command, they assign a warfare center to be the people who assist them technically and maintain it for the life cycle of that system [the ISEA].”

Schools’ branch is traveling back and forth to NNS to visit Washington as it is being built, in order to learn more about it. Virginia class submarines use an electronic towed array system, where all other class submarines use a hydraulic system.

“The electronic system is much more programmable than the hydraulic system,” Schools said. “There are things you gain by using an electronic system. You don’t have all that hydraulic oil, so you gain a lot of possibilities in ship design. Design wise, in electronics, you also deal with obsolescence maintainability. These Sailors’ systems haven’t even been put together yet. It’s in a stage right now that you don’t ever get to see it in, so it’s pretty exciting to see.”

PCU Washington will commission in 2017.

Navy Warfare Development Command (NWDC) hosted a fleetwide planning engagement March 15-16 to start formulating a fiscal year 2017 Fleet Experimentation (FLEX) execution plan.

Representatives from each numbered fleet, warfighting development center and other stakeholders, including members of the acquisition and Navy science and technology communities, were invited to the FLEX program’s annual Execution Plan Development Workshop to share upcoming experimentation priorities and plans.

Commander of NWDC Rear Adm. Scott A. Stearney stressed the importance of alignment across the naval enterprise.

“We have every numbered fleet represented in this forum, which is vital to developing a synchronized experimentation plan that is designed to address the most pressing military problems facing our Navy,” Stearney said.

Stearney also spoke about the benefits of experimentation.

“Experimentation is a crucial part of realizing the CNO’s top two lines of effort: ‘strengthening naval power at and from the sea’ and ‘achieving high velocity learning,’” Stearney said. “We learn faster through experimentation, which allows us to take that knowledge and quickly turn it around to deliver more robust solutions to the warfighter.”

A theme of the planning event was the need to be linked around large military problems, including electromagnetic maneuver warfare.

“The FLEX program is focused on fleet commander priorities,” NWDC’s lead for the FLEX program Capt. Paul Movizzo said. “Through our experimentation program, we’re harvesting, designing, and connecting campaigns that further our Navy’s warfighting capabilities.

For more news from Navy Warfare Development Command, visit www. navy.mil/local/nwdc/.

■ about FLEX The Fleet Experimentation (FLEX) program, managed by NWDC on behalf of U.S. Fleet Forces Command and U.S. Pacific Fleet, designs and executes collaborative, synchronized, and relevant experiment campaigns based on near-term fleet priorities and capability gaps.

These war games and at-sea experiments result in tangible products to improve warfighting capabilities, primarily as doctrine, training, and materiel solutions.

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GHWB WINS CNO AFLOAT SAFETY AWARD

By MC2 Chase Martin USS George H.W. Bush Public Affairs

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USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) was awarded the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Afloat Safety Award for commander of Naval Air Force Atlantic March 9.

The CNO Safety Award Afloat encompasses the ship’s safety programs, statistics, proactive approaches the ship is taking, and what makes the ship unique compared to other commands’ safety programs.

The ship’s industrial hygiene officer Lt. Mason Baziw attributes the win to the ship’s culture of safety.

“I believe we won because of our safety culture on board,” Baziw said. “We don’t sit back and wait to react to mishaps or deficiencies. We take a proactive approach.

Our Safety Department is out there looking for discrepancies and educating Sailors, and the entire command from the top down has bought into the culture of safety as a whole. That is really why we won.

That’s the most important aspect.”

The award recognizes outstand-

time at sea is a big testament to our Sailors and

ing contributions to fleet readiness, increased morale, efficiency and the economical use of resources through safety with the recognition being bestowed to commands that have distinguished themselves in their compliance and maintaining of the safety standards.

“Having won this award, we should take pride in what we’ve done,” Baziw said. “Winning an award at such a high level, and being in competition for the Secretary of the Navy Safety Award, is great. However, we should also look for continuous improvement in all of our departments on board and not become complacent, especially as we ramp-up our operational tempo and get out of the yards.”

Baziw pointed out the award spoke volumes to the success of the command as a whole, vice just Safety Department.

“The fact that we won it in the shipyard with a limited amount of time at sea is a big testament to our Sailors and the entire chain of command because it’s everybody’s responsibility,” Baziw said. “Being in the shipyard is a different envi-

the entire chain of command because it’s everybody’s responsibility.”

-USS George H. W. Bush industrial hygiene officer Lt. Mason Baziw

MCSN Christopher D. Gaines An aviation machinist’s mate removes the tail gear box to drain fluid from an MH60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).

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“Hopefully,” Baziw said, “we’ll win a few more awards, but what’s most important is that we continue sending Sailors home safe at night.”

George H.W. Bush is currently undergoing maintenance during a planned incremental availability period at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth.

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The exhibit highlights how the Navy is committed to protecting the environment as we perform the vital training and testing activities ... .” -Rear Adm. Chris Sadler

Lt. Lily Daniels, a public affairs officer assigned to U.S. Fleet Forces Command, discusses plastic waste processing with a group of children during the annual Women in STEM – science, technology, engineering, and mathematics – education event at Nauticus, the National Maritime Center.

The Navy employs every means available to mitigate the potential environmental effects of our activities without jeopardizing the safety of our Sailors or impacting our Navy readiness mission.

Lt. Bobbie A. Camp

Navy’s environmental stewardship traveling exhibit opens at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility Reserve Deputy Director of Maritime Operations at U.S. Fleet Forces Command Rear Adm. Chris Sadler learns about whale identification on an interactive tablet during the grand opening of the “Stewards of the Sea: Defending Freedom, Protecting the Environment” exhibit at the NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitors Center.

By Lt. Lily Daniels U.S. Fleet Forces Public Affairs

WALLOPS ISLAND,VA.

U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) Command’s “Stewards of the Sea: Defending Freedom, Protecting the Environment” interactive museum exhibit kicked off its traveling tour at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center during an opening ceremony March 17.

USFF Reserve Deputy Director of Maritime Operations Rear Adm. Chris Sadler emphasized the local NASA and Navy bond as he cut the ceremonial ribbon.

Wallops Flight Facility is home to the Navy’s Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC) and also supports Hampton Roads-based E-2 Hawkeye and C-2 Greyhound aircraft Field Carrier Landing Practice operations.

The exhibit, focusing on Navy environmental stewardship, will be on display for visitors through Labor Day. “Many nations and potential adversaries have ultra-quiet submarines with long range missiles and torpedoes that can directly threaten our homeland, naval forces, as well as the world’s merchant shipping, which carries 90 percent of all international trade by volume,” Sadler said.

“The exhibit highlights how the Navy is committed to protecting the environment as we perform the vital training and testing activities that are necessary to enable our Sailors to be prepared to perform the missions that are critical to our national security.”

The Stewards of the Sea traveling exhibit is a scaled-down version of the permanent exhibit that is on display at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum at Nauticus, the National Maritime Center in downtown Norfolk.

Like the permanent exhibit, the traveling exhibit features steps the Navy takes to protect marine life through shipboard plastic waste management and the mitigation measures the Navy employs to avoid harming marine species during training and testing activities at sea. The exhibit also explores the science of sound and the research the Navy conducts and funds to better understand the effects of manmade sound, like sonar, on marine animals.

“It explains the mitigation measures that we

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take before and during our exercises at sea, including activities that involve active sonar and munitions, in order to minimize any chance of our actions negatively impacting marine species,” Sadler said. “Nothing can replace actual training in a realistic marine environment. This exhibit will help us to tell that great story.”

Interactive displays enable visitors to listen to sounds that are present in the ocean, including natural sounds – such as those made by whales and other marine mammals – as well as manmade sounds. These interactive features are designed to demonstrate the challenges sonar technicians face when trying to detect ultra-quiet submarines.

“I didn’t know that the Navy was so involved with environmental protective measures and research. It’s pretty impressive,” Accomack County District 2 Supervisor and Chairman Ron Wolff said.

Visitors to the display can also experience interactive simulations allowing them to scan the horizon through giant “Big Eye” binoculars to look for whales, dolphins and manatees – just like a Sailor standing lookout duty would while underway. This simulation allows display visitors to “report” their sightings to the captain just

as a Navy lookout would on a ship, to enable the ship to operate safely and to avoid causing harm to the marine environment.

“The folks coming will get a glimpse of the Navy outside of how they typically think of them as protecting our country. It adds a new sidebar that they are protectors of the environment and the U.S.,” Wallops Flight Facility Director William Wrobel said.

The Stewards of the Sea traveling exhibit is scheduled to be on display after Labor Day at locations in Washington, D.C. It will continue touring at a variety of museums throughout the country over the next couple of years.

“For 2017, we’re targeting science and maritime museums in Chicago, Florida, North Carolina and New York to try to reach the public outside of fleet concentration areas to inform them about the Navy’s environmental stewardship efforts,” USFF Environmental Resources and Planning Section Head Tracy Riker said.

The permanent exhibit at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum is expecting a display addition featuring the Navy’s energy program within the next couple of years.

For more information about the Stewards of the Sea program visit http://1.usa.gov/22zBwwR.

■ U.S. Fleet Forces seeking volunteers for environmental exhibit at Nauticus U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF) Fleet Environmental and Readiness Division is looking for civilian and military volunteers to engage with visitors and explain the Navy’s environmental initiatives and energy reduction efforts at the “Stewards of the Sea: Defending Freedom, Protecting the Environment” exhibit.

“Our environmental outreach mission is to raise awareness of the Navy’s need to train and provide a better understanding of the protective measures the Navy takes while training,” USFF Environmental Resources and Planning Section Head Tracy Riker said. “The end state will be an increased public awareness and confidence in the Navy’s environmental stewardship efforts while we accomplish our national defense missions.”

Volunteers will receive training enabling them to guide visitors through the exhibit and answer questions about the steps the Navy takes to protect marine life, marine mammal research and monitoring, the importance of the Navy mission, how the Navy manages shipboard waste (including plastic), and Navy environmental career options.

“You’d be surprised how shocked the visitors are to find out that we even recycle,” Yeoman 1st Class Agileo Bello explained. “It’s a great experience to educate the next generation about the Navy and our environmental programs.”

Interested individuals with a love of history, learning, and sharing with others are encouraged to volunteer; however, volunteers must be 18 years or older.

Individuals interested in volunteering should contact Sean Camp, the environmental outreach coordinator for USFF at 836-4838 or email sean.camp.ctr@navy.mil.

FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | MAR 24, 2016 | THE FLAGSHIP | A7

NEXCOM cerebrates 70 years of serving the Navy family

By Kelley Stirling NEXCOM Public Affairs

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While the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) can trace its roots back to the 1800s when Sailors had to depend on “bumboats” that moored alongside their ships to buy personal items, it wasn’t until April 1, 1946, that Navy leadership officially created a command to handle the necessary retail business within the Navy.

“We’ve come a long way since those early days,” NEXCOM Chief Executive Officer retired Rear Adm. Robert J. Bianchi said.

“From bumboats and slop chests to a world class retail business, NEXCOM delivers what our Navy families need, wherever they are stationed.”

Today, 70 years after its official establishment, NEXCOM provides oversight for 100 NEX complexes made up of more than 300 individual stores, 39 Navy Lodges, 134 ships stores, the Navy Clothing Textile and Research Facility, Uniform Program Management Office, and Telecommunications Program Office.

NEXCOM’s mission is to provide quality goods and services at a savings to its authorized customers and to support Navy quality of life programs for active duty military, retirees, reservists and their families.

“While our look may have changed over the years, our mission and commitment to premier customer service has not and that is evident each and every day at each and every location,” Bianchi said.

“NEX customers can expect to see us reinforce the important value of their NEX benefit during the month of April, in celebration of 70 years of excellence,” NEXCOM Senior Vice President and Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer Rich Honiball said. “Our team is working on special events, products, and offers that I think our customers will appreciate.”

NEXCOM’s Place in Naval History The Navy Exchange (NEX) and Ships Store of today are vastly different from the ones that originated over 200 years ago.

NEXs have come a long way since the days when bumboats sold their wares to Sailors aboard Naval vessels in the 1800s. Back then, Sailors had to depend on these unreli-

able boats to get their personal items while aboard ship. The bumboats, small vessels that pulled alongside Navy ships, exchanged merchandise for money by pails lowered over the side by the crew of the Navy ship. Goods sold by the bumboats were normally inferior and were sold at very high prices.

As an alternate to bumboats, many Navy ships operated canteens or “slop chests” so that the money spent by the crewmembers stayed on the boat to improve the quality of the food served by the general mess. The canteens were often financed by the crew under an agreement with the ship’s captain and were managed by the ship’s paymaster, the forerunner of today’s supply officer. The merchandise was bought on a consignment basis, but because of the movement of the ship, payment for the merchandise was often difficult.

Because of this problem, many people in the Navy thought canteens reflected poorly on the integrity of the service.

The first canteen opened on USS Indiana (BB 58) in 1896 and sold only beer. Soon canteens started carrying tobacco and other items for the ship’s crew to purchase. The increased profits from these sales went to support welfare and recreation programs aboard each ship, something that still happens today.

By 1909, the Naval Appropriations Act established the first official resale activity, the commissaries and ships’ stores. The act allowed the Navy to procure and sell merchandise to Navy and Marine Corps officers and enlisted and to civilian employees at naval stations outside the continental U.S. and Alaska. The ships’ stores were authorized to make a profit, as long as it did not exceed 15 percent. Unfortunately, ships’ stores did not produce sufficient revenue for financing the welfare and recreation funds. So, in 1923, ships’ service stores were given official sanction by Navy regulation to provide Navy crew members nearly any legal article of merchandise without the profit restrictions placed on the existing ships’ stores.

However, this created a duplication of effort between ships’ stores and ships’ service stores. It became clear by 1942 that there was no need or space for two ships’ store type operations aboard Navy ships. A recommendation was made to the chief of naval operations by the supply officer of U.S. Atlantic Fleet to merge the two stores into one official ships’ store operation. The recommendation was ac-

Courtesy of NEXCOM NEXCOM provides oversight for 100 NEX complexes made up of more than 300 individual stores, 39 Navy Lodges, 134 ships stores, and more.

cepted and by 1944, the secretary of the Navy made the establishment of the merged stores mandatory on all ships that had a supply officer and permissive on all naval activities.

Ships’ service stores ashore also began steps towards centralization in 1945 when a committee was formed to study the resale activities. The recommendation of the committee, headed by Navy Reserve Supply Corps Capt. Wheelock H. Bingham, was that all resale activities be operated like a large chain of retail stores and that a central office be established to oversee the operation of this new Navy resale system.

The secretary of the Navy gave his approval of the Bingham Plan that stated, in part, that the ships’ service stores ashore be operated with non-appropriated funds and that civilians should fill positions at the operating level. Top management positions, however, would be filled by Navy Supply Corps officers. Naval personnel were operating the ships’ service stores afloat and as part of the Bingham Plan, would be managed under the new central office. On April 1, 1946, the Navy officially established the Navy Ship’s Store Office (NSSO) and appointed Navy Supply Corps Capt. T.L. Becknell, Jr., as the officer in charge. The newly formed central office was located in Brooklyn.

NSSO, as a Navy command, has evolved over the years. Subsequent organizational changes resulted in command name changes, first the Navy Resale System Office (NRSO) in 1968; Navy Resale and Service Support Office (NAVRESSO) in 1979; and, Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) in 1991. With the changes came other responsibilities and the command was designated the program manager of several business lines in addition to the Navy Exchange and Ships Store. In 1993, NEXCOM moved its headquarters to Virginia Beach.

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Continued from front week. The CREDO program allowed the women to express their experience through a private mean, such as journaling, as well as through conversations that were had throughout the weekend. Women were taught creative means to express emotions with art, music and mediation.

Every morning attendees were asked to reflect on the following questions: What does trauma, especially sexual trauma do to our lives? Our sense of self? Our relationships?

What issues are you facing since you were assaulted? They were encouraged to write their feelings on these questions in their notebooks that were provided to them. The discussions that took place also revolved around these questions.

The retreat is being followed up by an eight-week program. This program will be discussion led in a group setting with all the women who went on the retreat. It will go through what was taught and discussed at the retreat and go into more detail on ways to cope with what each woman went through.

The CREDO pilot weekend retreat was open to females who had an unrestricted report. The program is scheduled to have two more pilot weekend retreats within the next few months. The goal is to eventually open this opportunity up to males as well.

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Mike Stevens greets Sailors before speaking to them during an all-hands call at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown.

Stevens is on a twoweek trip visiting Sailors along the eastern shore, from Norfolk to Key West, Fla., to hear their thoughts and concerns.

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| Almarayeh visited

JEBLC-FS, Portsmouth Coast Guard Continued from front During his four day visit, Almarayeh toured multiple facilities on NAVSTA Norfolk to include Fleet and Family Support Center; Morale, Welfare and Recreation facilities; the Navy Exchange complex; the galley; and received a tour of USS Bataan (LHD 5). At NAVSTA Norfolk, Almarayeh attended chief petty officer 365 training where he addressed the attendees.

In addition to touring NAVSTA Norfolk, Almarayeh also received a base and cutter tour on board U.S. Coast Guard Base Portsmouth and a tour of Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story.

“The hospitality and generosity that everyone showed was overwhelming,” Almarayeh said. “I was here about eight years ago and the

base has grown so much. It has been a great visit overall and I will go back with a better sense of the operations that take place here, at the Coast Guard base and at Little Creek.”

Relations between the U.S. and Jordan have been close for over four decades. U.S. policy seeks to reinforce Jordan’s commitment to peace, stability, and moderation. The peace process and Jordan’s opposition to terrorism parallel and indirectly assist wider U.S. interests. The Royal Jordanian navy is the naval entity of the Jordanian armed forces.

As Jordan is landlocked except at its southern extremity, with only 16 miles of shoreline along the Gulf of Aqaba providing access to the Red Sea, its naval force comprises 27 patrol boats, and has a total complement of more than 700 excluding 77th Marines Reconnaissance Battalion.

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by group discussion

MCPON Stevens visits Yorktown

JORDAN

In 1960, NSSO assumed control of the Naval Uniform Shop. At the time, this 40-year-old shop consisted of a factory where uniforms were constructed, a mail order department and a retail clothing store which served customers in the immediate vicinity. This was the only source of enlisted uniforms. Under the direction of NSSO, the Naval Uniform Shop also supported Navy Exchange uniform outlets which sold uniforms and related items to officers and chiefs only. This eventually became the Uniform Program Management Office. When the Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility in Natick, Massachusetts, was realigned under NAVRESSO in 1980, all uniform matters became consolidated under one command. In 1969, the Navy Lodge Program was formed to give service members and their families on permanent change of station orders temporary and reasonably priced lodging facilities. And in 1994, the chief of naval operations designated NEXCOM as the program manager for all unofficial telecommunications services in the Navy, creating the Telecommunications Program Office.

As part of a secretary of defense initiative to reduce flag and general officers within the DOD, NEXCOM’s flag officer billet was converted to a non-appropriated fund senior executive civilian billet in late 2011. Rear Adm. Glenn Robillard was the final flag officer to command NEXCOM. At that time, NEXCOM oversaw six business lines: Navy Exchange, Ships Store, Navy Lodge, Telecommunications Program Office, Uniform Program Management Office and Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility. A former NEXCOM commander, retired Rear Adm. Robert J. Bianchi was competitively selected as NEXCOM’s first civilian chief executive officer and assumed this position in 2012.

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classroom instruction, time on range Continued from front “Navy policy has a requirement that military personnel operating a motorcycle, on or off base, shall complete Level I and Level II training initially, and then a refresher course every three years,” Director of Naval Station Norfolk Motorcycle Safety Program Engineman 1st Class James Elgin said.

In addition to teaching Sailors and civilians the skills of controlling a motorcycle, the instructors provide guidance on the importance of personal risk assessment and attitude when riding.

“Our goal is to reduce motorcycle fatalities with the use of the training and initiatives that are in place,” Elgin said.

There are several levels of instruction.

Level I incorporates the 2-day Basic Rider

Course, which is mandatory for all activeduty personnel who plan to purchase or operate a motorcycle. Level II training is considered follow-on training and is required within 60 days of completing the Level I training or upon changing to a different motorcycle.

“I would recommend that every rider take this course, not just some riders, every rider. You may find yourself riding amongst people who don’t have the training that you have, and it just makes you more aware of your surroundings,” Chief Electrician’s Mate Dennis Sutton said after completing the rider’s course.

All classes include classroom instruction and time on the range. Sailors do not need to have their own motorcycles to take the class.

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WOUNDED WARRIORS TAKE PART IN INVICTUS GAMES CELEBRATIONS They have taught me that I am injured, but not broken. I’ve learned to stay strong, because being strong is the only choice I have.”

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By Patty Babb Special Contributor to Navy Installations Command Public Affairs

WASHINGTON

Two retired Sailors and one retired Coast Guardsman are among the wounded warrior athletes invited to attend a prestigious event March 16 at the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C. The event coincided with a video announcement from Britain’s Prince Harry that Canada will host the 2017 Invictus Games.

The star-studded reception was attended by wound-

MC3 Ryan U. Kledzik A member of the visit, board, search and seizure team aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56) provides forward cover during a training exercise.

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Sailors of the visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team from guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56) conducted a simulated boarding on training support vessel Hugo March 17.

The operation was part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike

Group Composite Training Unit Exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

These evolutions will prepare San Jacinto’s VBSS team for potential boarding evolutions in the future. “‘We train how we fight’ is a phrase you hear often in the military,” Commanding Officer of San Jacinto Capt.

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Naval Station Great Lakes RTC hosts SeaPerch Midwest Competition

By MC2 Derek Paumen Naval Station Great Lakes Public Affairs

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Students from local Midwest schools and youth groups participated in the 2015- 2016 SeaPerch Navy City Outreach Chicago Regional competition at the USS Indianapolis Combat Training Pool at Recruit Training Command (RTC) March 19.

SeaPerch is an underwater robotics program that gives teachers and

ed warrior athletes from other branches of the U.S. military and other countries: British, Canadian and U.S. senior officials; celebrities; and the media.

“2017 is a year steeped in rich Canadian military history,” Prince Harry said. “I cannot think of a better way to mark this milestone than by paying tribute to the Soldiers and veterans who have served their country so bravely, and to support them along their journey to recovery.

“You really will not want to miss this,” he added.

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MC2 Derek Paumen Mayor of North Chicago Leon Rockingham, middle, looks on as Anndrea Batie, left, and Ebe Figueroa, right, both students of Neal Math and Science Academy, control an underwater remotely operated vehicle during the 2015-2016 SeaPerch Navy City Outreach Chicago Regional competition at the USS Indianapolis Combat Training Pool at Recruit Training Command.

students the resources they need to build an underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV). The event is sponsored by the Office of Naval Research and promotes student

Above: Retired Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class (Handling) Donald Jackson wins a 100 meter qualifying heat at the 2014 Invictus Games.

Photo by MC2 Joshua D. Sheppard.

skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

“What we have been doing in the community is providing the tools and supplies to students to build their very own underwater ROV,” Navy city outreach Midwest officer Lt. Cmdr.

William Walker said. “The goal is to sponsor STEM development for our young students with these ROVs.” More than 450 students from over 70 participating schools competed in three ROV categories: vehicle performance, innovative design and oral presentations.Commanding Officer of RTC Capt. Doug Pfeifle and Commanding Officer of Naval Station Great Lakes Capt. James Hawkins were on hand to host and hand out awards to the winning teams “I am extremely pleased to have the opportunity to host this competition for the second consecutive year,” Pfeifle said. “The Navy relies on inspiration, discovery, and innovation to maintain a technological edge against our adversaries. The brilliant young minds whose achievements in STEM have led them here today will be the heart for our nation’s ability to maintain its science and technological superiority.”

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Naval Support Activity Bethesda’s (NSAB) Child Development Centers I and II, as well as 24/7 Center, families now have access to a new DOD website that is designed to simplify and improve the child care request for care process.

MilitaryChildCare.com (MCC) launched March 16 and provides a single online gateway for families to access military-operated or military-subsidized child care options worldwide across all services.

The site enables families to create a household profile, conduct child care searches, submit requests for care and manage their requests at any time and from any location.

“Child care is a workforce issue directly impacting efficiency, readiness and retention,” NSAB’s Child and Youth Programs Oversight Director Jamila Aziz explained. “The launch of the MCC website will enable us to provide improved support and availability to families while ensuring our supported commands accomplish their missions.”

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Through MilitaryChildCare.com, eligible families can search and request care for full-day and part-day options in facility-based and home-based programs for children from birth through age 12. Families may remain on a preferred program’s wait list even after being offered care or enrolling in another program.

Families at NSAB who are currently on wait lists will be automatically transitioned to the new webbased system. These families will retain the original date of their request for care, and all program enrollment processes will remain the same.

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Sailors and civilians, assigned to Arctic Submarine Lab, clear the ice from the hatch of USS Hampton (SSN 767) during Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2016.

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Two Los Angeles-class submarines arrived at U.S. Navy Ice Camp Sargo, a temporary station on top of a floating ice sheet in the Arctic, March 14, as part of Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2016.

USS Hartford (SSN 768) from Groton, Connecticut, and USS Hampton (SSN 767) from San Diego, will conduct multiple arctic transits, a North Pole surfacing, scientific data collection and other training evolutions during their time in the region.

“Submarine operations as part of ICEX provide the necessary training to maintain a working knowledge of an extremely challenging region that is very different than any other ocean in the world,” ice camp Officer-in-Tactical-

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Command and Deputy Director of Operations for Submarine Forces Cmdr. Scott Luers said. “Navigating, communicating and maneuvering are all different in an arctic environment as there are surfaces both above and below a submarine.”

ICEX 2016 is a five-week exercise designed to assess the operational readiness of the submarine force, while also continuing to advance scientific research in the arctic region. The Navy’s Arctic Submarine Laboratory, based in San Diego, serves

as the lead organization for coordinating, planning and executing the exercise involving two submarines, multiple nations and more than 200 participants.

“Our Arctic Submarine Laboratory, led by Larry Estrada, continues to be the world leader in Arctic undersea operations,” Commander of the Undersea Warfighting Development Center Rear Adm. Jeff Trussler said.

Submarines have conducted under-ice operations in the Arctic region for more than 50 years. USS Nautilus (SSN 571) made the first transit in 1958. USS Skate (SSN 578) was the first U.S. submarine to surface through arctic ice at the North Pole in March, 1959.

USS Sargo (SSN 583), which the temporary ice camp is named after, was the first submarine to make a winter Bering Strait transit in 1960.

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“ICEX 2016 is our continued commitment to the development of undersea warfare capabilities and tactics in all areas of the world,” Trussler said. “Our superiority in delivering effects in and from the undersea domain to the operational commanders is dependent on the regular exercise and demonstration of these capabilities.”

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The Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens sent an email to his Leadership Mess March 16 announcing his decision to retire in September.

“In consultation with the chief of naval operations, Theresa and I have requested and have been granted approval to retire on Sept. 2, 2016,” Stevens said.

MCPON was born and raised in Montana. He graduated from Arlee High School in May 1983 and immediately entered the Navy attending basic training in San Diego in June 1983.

Stevens attended Aviation Structural Mechanic Apprentice School in Millington, Tennessee, and his first duty assignment was with Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron (VQ) 2 in Rota, Spain.

Stevens was advanced to master chief petty officer in October 2002. He went on to complete a number of operational and command master chief tours to include U.S. 2nd Fleet and served as the sixteenth fleet master chief for U.S. Fleet Forces Command.

Stevens’ academic achievements include a Bachelor of Science from Excelsior College, Harvard John

F. Kennedy School of Government “Leadership in Crisis,” Senior Enlisted Professional Military Education, Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education, and the National Defense University Keystone course. He is an honor graduate and the recipient of the prestigious Peter Tomich Award for exceptional military excellence from the Senior Enlisted Academy.

His personal awards include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal (four awards), Navy Commendation Medal (five awards), Navy Achievement Medal (six awards), the Coast Guard Achievement Medal with operational “O,” Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist Insignia, and Enlisted Naval Aircrew Wings.

Stevens became the thirteenth master chief petty officer of the Navy Sept. 28, 2012. Details for the change of office will be announced at a later date.

The solicitation for the fourteenth master chief petty officer of the Navy will be sent to eligible active-duty candidates via email from the MCPON. Eligible candidates for consideration will be all fleet master chiefs. In addition, all command master chiefs with at least 18 months of service – as of Sept. 2, 2016 – at the three and four star level will be eligible.

SECNAV Advisory Panel fosters culture of innovation

By MC2 Kathleen Church Defense Media Activity

WASHINGTON

The Secretary of the Navy Advisory Panel (SNAP) held a public meeting to address its research about the ways to establish a culture of innovation in the Department of the Navy (DON) March 17.

SNAP’s mission is to provide expert advice on a variety of issues that range from service members’ health to nuclear weapons.

DON will use the guidance to help aide in the retention of service members and to foster innovation throughout the Navy.

SNAP was asked to develop creative approaches to continuously improve the force, while maintaining warfighting dominance and sustaining advantages with fewer resources.

The board concluded that, inculcating, managing and sustaining a focus on innovation is an obligation of leadership and a national security imperative. However,

SNAP understands that creating a culture of change in a large, complex organization like the DON is challenging at best.

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Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (BHRESG) and Republic of Korea (ROK) military forces wrapped up Exercise Ssang Yong 2016 (SY 16) March 18 while underway off the coast of the ROK. Ssang Yong, or “twin dragons” in Korean, is a biennial amphibious-assault exercise conducted in the Indo-Asia region with ROK and U.S. Navy and Marine Corps in order to strengthen interoperability and working relationships across the range of military operations from disaster relief to complex expeditionary missions.

Nearly 9,200 U.S. Marines of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) and 3,100 U.S. Navy personnel of Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7 joined forces with 4,500 ROK marines, 3,000 ROK navy personnel, 100 Royal Australian army Soldiers and 60 Royal New Zealand army Soldiers for the amphibious exercise.

“When we think about interoperability we think of the phrase ‘One team, one fight,’” Commander of ESG 7 Rear Adm. John B. Nowell Jr., said. “This exercise has certainly been one team, one fight. United with the ROK navy and marine corps, we are an unbeatable team.

Over the past few weeks we observed a cohesive amphibious force come together and we look forward to continued integrated operations in the near future.”

During the 10-day exercise the U.S.-ROK Blue-Green team conducted more than 220 flight operations and over 240 craft operations.

“Amphibious operations are like an orchestra, each

to play,” Commodore of the ROK navy’s 5th Flotilla (COMFLOT) Rear Adm. Ki-kyung Park said.

“Rank aside, each Marine and Sailor is an integral part of the mission. What I observed during Ssang Yong 16 was a masterpiece.”

The exercise commenced with a 19-ship photo exercise to include ships from the BHRESG and Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (BOXARG) along with COMFLOT 5.

The Blue-Green team kicked into high gear to carry out rehearsals for a simulated amphibious assault mission, where nearly 17,000 service members from the U.S., ROK, New Zealand and Australia participated in an amphibious landing on the beaches of Pohang.

Lastly, the force conducted Assault Follow On Echelon exercises involving M1A1 Abrams tanks from Marine Delta Company 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division along with members of the 6th Royal Australian Regiment and a fueling-at-sea between amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67), during which Richard transferred nearly 10,000 gallons of fuel to Shiloh, closing out the exercise.

“I want to express my appreciation to U.S. Navy and Republic of Korea leadership for the support we received in the execution of Ssang Yong 16,” Commanding General of 3rd MEB U.S. Marine Corps Brig.

Gen. John M. Jansen said.

“The great partnerships developed with Rear Adm. Nowell, Rear Adm. Park, Brig. Gen. Lee, Commo-

Ward throughout this exercise reinforced the importance of naval integration in the planning and execution of complex, amphibious operations. It was rewarding for the entire team to be able to engage in a joint – combined – exercise that provided value to the region by way of a clear demonstration of strength and resolve between the United States and the Republic of Korea.”

Assets of the BOXARG who joined the BHRESG in SY 16 included amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) with PHIBRON 1 embarked, amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18), amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) 4th Marines, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 1st Tank Battalion and I Marine Expeditionary Force Crisis Response Force Company.

Amphibious assault ship ROKS Dokdo (LPH-6111), amphibious landing ship ROKS Cheon Wang Bong (LST 686), Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class and destroyer ROKS Munmu the Great (DDH 976) are among the ROK assets that participated in the exercise.

The BHRESG, comprised of the flagship Bonhomme Richard and amphibious dock landing ships USS Germantown (LSD 42) and USS Ashland (LSD 48), is conducting a routine patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility along with the embarked 31st MEU. For more news from Amphibious Force, U.S. 7th Fleet, visit http://1.usa.gov/1nVrVkj. For more news from Commander, Amphibious Force, U.S. 7th Fleet, visit www.navy.mil/local/ctf76/.

Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld Marine Corps Cpl. Henry Estrada, left, a gunner with 1st Tank Battalion, guides an M1A1 Abrams main battle tank off the Landing Craft Air Cushion during rail operations at Dogu Beach, Republic of Korea, as part of Exercise Ssang Yong 16.

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NAVY ADVANCEMENT CENTER ADDS EXAM BIBLIOGRAPHIES TO NAVY COOL WEBSITE

By Ed Barker Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center Public Affairs

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Sailors preparing for advancement examinations can now access their bibliographies (BIBs) without the need for a common access card (CAC), as the Navy Advancement Center added the active duty and reserve BIBs to the Navy Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL) website on March 14.

While it will still be possible to link to the BIBs through the Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) website, which requires a CAC, adding a BIB portal on Navy COOL allows access through any internet-capable computer or mobile device.

“A common theme running through the Sailor feedback we receive is that much of the preparation for advancement exams is done at home, away from work,” Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center (NETPDTC) Command Master Chief, Master Chief Electronics Technician (Nuclear Power) James Berhalter said. “Having the public-facing BIBs will make figuring out what references to use for exam preparation significantly easier.”

The BIBs pages on Navy COOL will provide both active duty and reserve Sailors a link to the exam bibliography listings specific to their rating and rank, offering virtual ‘one-stop shopping’ for Sailors to know what publications to use to get ready for exams. The BIBs reference pages list the material subject matter experts use to develop the tests during the Advancement Exam Readiness Reviews.

“It’s important that Sailors review their BIBs before every exam,” Berhalter said.

“Each cycle’s exams are different, and the BIBs listed through Navy COOL and on NKO are tailored specifically for that exam cycle. If a Sailor is relying on BIBs from past exams, then he or she may miss some important references. Publications and instructions are also constantly being updated, so it’s important to have the information that corresponds to that specific cycle’s exam.”

The Navy COOL links will contain the same content accessed through NKO, including BIBs for substitute exams, as well as rating-specific topics and subtopics,

Ensign James A. Griffin Students from the Aerospace Medical Technician School explore Naval Education Training Command smart phone applications to find out more about advancement with the “FMS Calculator” and command recourses with “New to the Navy.”

which provide an exam content outline unique to each enlisted rating. Updates to BIBs will also be reflected simultaneously on Navy COOL. Navy COOL Program Manager Keith Boring said that adding BIBs to the website helps the popular destination become even more functional.

“The goal of Navy COOL is to help today’s Sailors become a stronger, more professional workforce and assisting them in advancement exam preparation is the epitome of that goal,” Boring said. “This is one more valuable tool we offer our 21st Century Sailors.”

To access the Advancement Exam Bibliographies section of Navy COOL, begin at the Department of the Navy COOL home page: www.cool.navy.mil/usn. Click on the “Navy COOL” tab at the top right of the

■ about the app NavyCOOL provides Sailors with a set of credentialing and career tools to help make professional development decisions throughout their Navy career and beyond. Other tools within the app include in-service civilian and industry certifications, road maps to career advancement and retention, and civilian career occupations after life in the Navy.

page, and under the “Find and Select Related Credentials” tab, click on the “Advancement Exam Bibliographies” drop-down on the left side page navigation. Then choose your rating and select “Go.” The advancement exam bibliographies, topics and subtopics,

FAQs and contact resources are found lower on the rating’s COOL page.

The Navy COOL office is located at the Center for Information Dominance on Naval Air Station Pensacola’s Corry Station.

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MC1 Jacquelyn D. Childs Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Jeffrey James Cantillas prepares a bag with a meal for a senior citizen as part of the Meals on Wheels program at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

NMETC kicks off Meals On Wheels Navy Medicine Education and Training Command Public Affairs SAN ANTONIO

Navy Medicine Education and Training Command (NMETC) kicked off its Meals On Wheels (MOW) volunteer program March 17, giving military and civilian staff another opportunity to reach out to the local San Antonio community by delivering meals to home bound seniors.

The command assumed responsibility of a route close to NMETC’s home base of Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston one day a week, delivering meals to 10 senior citizens.

“This is a simple yet meaningful way for the command to get involved in the local community,” NMETC Deputy Public Affairs Officer and lead coordinator for NMETC’s MOW program Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jacquelyn Childs said. “We have a pair of volunteers go out each week on a quick route to bring the meals to people who no longer have the ability to go and get the things they would need otherwise.”

Run by Christian Senior Services (CSS), MOW San Antonio prepares and delivers food to more than 3,800 people in San Antonio every weekday.

The volunteers and staff who deliver the meals also provide interaction to

combat loneliness and provide a general safety check.

“The people we serve are so grateful,” Childs said. “It’s touching. Many of them are especially happy to see people show up in uniform, and they love to talk to you. It’s just overall a very positive experience.”

Volunteers attend a brief orientation and submit an application to CSS, which runs a background check.

Several staff members have already gone through the orientation and are eager to start.

“I just think it’s a good chance to give back to the community, especially in a city like San Antonio that gives so much to the military,” an NMETC skills manager and MOW volunteer Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Jeffrey James Cantillas said.

“It seems like it would be a fun way to spend my lunch helping out,” an NMETC civilian e-learning development specialist and MOW volunteer Mark Kazak added. “It’s really worthwhile.”

A San Antonio MOW spokesperson said the program provides the meals at no cost to seniors but does accept donations from those who are able. Even if the seniors were paying full cost of the meals, they would spend about the same amount on meals for the whole year as they

might spend on a nursing facility in just one week while also maintaining some independence in their own home. The spokesperson pointed out that nationwide, the program even saves taxpayer dollars that would be required for nurse care. MOW San Antonio delivered more than 987,000 meals in fiscal year 2015, something Childs said NMETC volunteers are eager to support in 2016.

“We are a Navy Medicine command with staff who are even patientcare providers,” Childs said. “So supporting the health and well being of those in need is in our DNA. We’re all excited to get started with this great opportunity and look forward to continued growth in our community outreach efforts.”

NMETC manages Navy Medicine’s logistic and enlisted and officer education and training programs, medical operational training for medical and medical support personnel deploying worldwide. NMETC is part of the Navy Medicine team, a global health care network of Navy medical professionals around the world who provide highquality health care to eligible beneficiaries. Navy Medicine personnel deploy with Sailors and Marines worldwide, providing critical mission support on the sea aboard ships, in the air, under the sea and on the battlefield.

5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE UPDATED MILITARY COUPLE ASSIGNMENT POLICY Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs MILLINGTON, TENN.

In an effort to improve support for dual military families, Navy Personnel Command updated the current collocation policy. These changes are reflected in the new MILPERSMAN 1300-1000, which was released March 12.

Here is what you need to know: 1. Existing policies were primed for review and update. The Navy realizes how important families are, and when they’re not whole it can add stress to a Sailor’s life. Collocation of dual-military couples is part of supporting families. It is a priority, along with balancing fleet readiness. The revised policy updates the collocation and distribution procedures and makes orders negotiation less cumbersome.

2. Changes are being made to existing personnel information technology (IT) systems. Adjustments to personnel IT systems will better identify dual-military families, providing detailers a better means to coordinate collocation during Sailors’ orders negotiation window.

3. Instead of opting in, the

March 16 also marked the 50-day countdown to the 2016 Invictus Games, which will kick off May 8 in Orlando. The Invictus Games are the world’s only international adaptive sporting event for seriously wounded, ill and injured service members. Earlier this month, the DOD publicly released the 115-person 2016 Team USA roster, which includes 18 Sailors and Coast Guardsmen.

“I am who I am now because I’m part of a team that has changed my life,” the first female U.S. Coast Guardsman to compete at the Invcitus Games retiredYeoman 3rd Class Kristin Esget said. “They have taught me that I am injured, but not broken. I’ve learned to stay strong, because being strong is the only choice I have.”

Esget’s Navy teammates echoed her sentiments, and they discussed how excited they were to take part in the celebrations at the Canadian Embassy.

“The announcement made it real for us!” retired Legalman 1st Class Shahnaz Askins exclaimed.

Retired Navy Airman Sadie Strong said she was really looking forward to meeting other wounded warrior athletes from different countries.

All three wounded warrior athletes are enrolled in Navy Wounded Warrior-Safe Harbor, the Navy and Coast Guard’s support program for wounded warriors and their families. Adaptive sports – athletics activities modified to meet the needs of those with disabilities – are among the many services provided by Navy Wounded Warrior-Safe Harbor.

Canadian actor Mike Myers gave an emotional speech at the event at the Canadian Embassy, sharing stories about his parents’ experiences while serving the Canadian military.

“I am inspired to help generate a wider understanding and respect for those who serve their country, as well as their families and caregivers,” Myers said.

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SeaPerch Challenge Continued from B1 The overall grand champions were team Bathscaphe 1 from Pana Sr. High School in Illinois. Bathscaphe1 now have the chance to participate in the National SeaPerch Challenge, which is scheduled to be held May 20-21 at Louisiana State University.

“The biggest prize students receive from the competition is the STEM knowledge they learn along the way,” Walker said. “The top eight teams from our division will go on to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for a chance to win at nationals.”

Students form teams of four to five, including an assigned Navy mentor, and use low-cost kits that include the parts, tools and instructions necessary to construct, test and compete with their ROVs. “Through the whole process, from construction to competition, I’ve learned to think outside of the box,” a student of Neal Math and Science Academy Ebe Figueroa said. “There is so much teamwork involved.

Each team has four people, and everyone has their own section they are in charge of. We all have to work together to get things done.”

The SeaPerch curriculum, which includes propulsion, soldering, vectoring, ergonomics, biological sampling and much more, is a way for schools to meet national learning standards in a hands-on and unique method required for their grade level. It also supports diversity in STEM fields by showcasing the possibilities of technical careers to underrepresented STEM populations.

“In Navy city outreach, we have primary stations placed in the largest metropolitan areas around the country,” Walker said. “Each of those areas has very diverse populations. We make sure we are getting into those schools in the metro areas and reaching out to the students in those areas first.”

The Navy has a personal stake in SeaPerch, as maintaining a technological edge is vital in the Navy’s never ending mission to maintain combat-ready naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas.

“The U.S. has been falling behind the rest of the world in STEM research and careers,” Walker said. “The Navy has a large number of engineering fields. It’s paramount that we steer students to STEM fields, so we can continue to keep the world’s waterways safe.”

Through programs such as SeaPerch, the Navy is on the frontline of inspiring the country’s future youth to pursue careers in science and engineering by promoting a culture where students look to STEM fields for discovery, inspiration and self-confidence.

| Training to fight EXERCISE

U.S. Navy photo Master Chief Personnel Specialist Jay McNuckle and his wife Senior Chief Master-at-Arms Latisha McNuckle reenlist together on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). The McNuckle’s have been married 17 years.

Sailor can decide to opt out.

In the past, a Sailor had to request collocation during each orders negotiation. Now, Sailors will submit a onetime request that will remain in effect until the Sailor tells their detailer otherwise. If a Sailor chooses not to be collocated, they contact their detailer and negotiate appropriate orders.

4. A flag officer review is required when detailers can’t collocate dual-military

families. To ensure Navy Personnel Command has done everything possible to accommodate dual-military collocation, the assistant commander of Navy Personnel Command for Distribution will review instances where the Navy cannot support collocation for any reason other than when a Sailor chooses to opt out.

5. The Navy is serious about making this work. The fleet is invested in colloca-

tion. For example, the submarine community is currently expanding home port options for female officers and will be extending options for female enlisted in the future.

To keep the system working properly, the Navy requires Sailors to keep their records updated, especially if there is a change in marital status.

For more information, visit www.npc.navy.mil and read MILPERSMAN 1300-1000.

Continued from B1 Dennis Velez said. “Our training now keeps our skills sharp and prepares us to enforce the freedom of the seas in the future.”

As part of the exercise, San Jacinto received simulated a distress call from Hugo about pirates attacking the vessel. Upon arrival, VBSS team members boarded Hugo and offered assistance to ensure the vessel was safe and clear of unwanted guests. The simulated crew was cooperative and happy the team responded.

“We train our team as often as we can, but nothing beats training at sea,” one of the VBSS team’s boarding officers Lt j.g. James Mosychuk said.

After the vessel had been secured, the team demonstrated its ability to navigate and control the vessel, should the need arise to take a vessel into port.

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Sailors, families run St. Patrick’s Day 5K mark your calendars!

Run Like A Fool 5K | April 1 | Norfolk Naval Shipyard Beach Fun Run | April 7 | JEB Fort Story Spring Fling 5K | April 21 | NAS Oceana Teal Ribbon 5K | April 28 | NSA Hampton Roads “Run for a Cause” 5K Fun Run | April 29 | NAVSTA Norfolk Run For Glory 5K with Obstacles | June 9 | JEB Little Creek Summer Fever 5K Fun Run | June 17 | WPNSTA Yorktown Color Me Awesome 5K | July 9 | Norfolk Naval Shipyard Inflatable 5K Family Face-Off | July 16 | NAVSTA Norfolk 98th Birthday 8K Pier Run | August 12 | WPNSTA Yorktown Run with the Chiefs 5K | August 19 | NAVSTA Norfolk Labor Day 5K | Sept. 7 | JEB Fort Story Remembrance 5K Run | Sept. 9 | Norfolk Naval Shipyard Barbarian Bruiser Trail Run | Sept. 24 | Cheatham Annex Pink Ribbon 5K | Oct. 7 | NSA Hampton Roads-Portsmouth Grunt Run | Oct. 15 | NSA Hampton Roads-Northwest Annex Pumpkin Patch 5K | Oct. 20 | NAS Oceana Floyd Carter Memorial 10K Trail Run | Oct. 21 | Cheatham Monster Dash 5K | Oct. 28 | NAVSTA Norfolk and more!

Visit discovermwr.com to register for these events!

There were 230 participants at the St. Patrick’s Day 5K, held in memory of Master-atArms 2nd Class Mark Mayo on board Naval Station Norfolk March 18.

The 5K was open to active duty, retirees, eligible family members, reservists and DOD civilians.

Mayo was killed March 24, 2014, after placing himself between an armed assailant and a fellow Sailor at Naval Station Norfolk.

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11th Annual Easter by the Bay E-G-G-stravaganza ■

When: March 26, noon-3 p.m.

Where: Hampton University Cost: Free For more information, call: 7275002/4012

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

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2nd annual JBLE King’s of the Bay Softball Tournament

Children ten-years-old and younger and their parents are invited to come out and celebrate a day of Easter fun. Hampton University (HU) and the Pomoco Auto Group will host the 11th Annual Easter-bythe-Bay E-G-G-stravaganza March 26 from noon to 3 p.m. at 30 Strawberry Banks Boulevard in Hampton.

This event is free and open to the public. For the last 11 years the EG-G-stravaganza has been an action packed event filled with activities for all ages. Children will be able to participate in an Easter egg hunt and enjoy face painting, balloon artists, games, giant inflatable slides and quality time with HU’s Mr. Pirate, the Easter Bunny and other live cartoon characters.

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When: April 30-May 1, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

■ Where: Langley Air Force Base Softball Fields ■ Cost: $220 per team (umpire fee included) ■ For more information, call: 214-385-7088 or email: mark. corbit@yahoo.com This is an open invitational coed softball tournament for the Tidewater area to show who the “Best in Town” is in the Hampton area. The tournament is open to all military service branches, DOD civilian employees, contractors and dependents. There will be two bats as prizes. In addition, a cornhole tournament and homerun derby is scheduled after pool play on April 30. USSSA rules apply and all bats will be legal.

Norfolk Admirals 16th Annual MDA Charity Game And Post-Event Jersey Auction

■ When: March 26, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

■ Where: Sandy Bottom Nature

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Park, Hampton Cost: $0 – $5 For more information, call: 8254657

When: March 26, 7 p.m.

Where: Norfolk Scope Arena ■ Cost: $12 ■ For more information, visit: www. norfolkadmirals.com/groups Looking to take on the Orlando Solar Bears, local hockey fans are invited to attend a fun-filled evening at the Norfolk Scope. Upon conclusion of the game, a live auction will take place directly on the ice with the players who will auction signature jerseys right off their backs. Proceeds from this auction will also benefit the Greater Virginia Chapter of the MDA. Additional activities during the game include participation from local MDA goodwill ambassadors, Kindal Richmond, who will sing the national anthem and Caden Bowers, who will participate in the first Zamboni ride and puck-drop.

The annual event will include the Easter Bunny, a children’s craft area, prizes, food vendors, and more. Ten Easter egg hunts will be held throughout the day, starting every half hour. The hunts are to be broken down by age group (3-6 years of age and 7-12 years of age). One hunt per child, per age group, please. Only 250 tickets will be sold for each age group so come out early! Each child that participates in a Hunt will receive a free goodie bag. In addition to the Easter egg hunts, children will also have a chance to have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny.

Patients Alexa Crawley, 4, left, and Tanner Meads, 12, with his mother Tammy, wait to see who will rappel down the ropes outside of a hallway window at Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters (CHKD) March 21.

The crew of Appearances Window Cleaners of Tidewater dressed as Spider-Man, Superman and Batman to surprise the patients at the hospital in Norfolk.

Vicki Cronis-Nohe | The Virginian-Pilot

WINDOW WASHERS SURPRISE CHKD KIDS

Vicki Cronis-Nohe | The Virginian-Pilot Patient John Geheren, 11, bottom, and his father, Michael, watch from a hospital room at CHKD as Wayne Barrows, dressed as Superman, swings by the window March 21.

By Elizabeth Simpson The Virginian-Pilot

It’s a bird, it’s a plane … no, it’s the window washer at Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters (CHKD)!

In his case, that would be Wayne Barrows, who also looked a lot like Superman as he did double duty March 21 by cleaning the windows and entertaining the children behind them by dressing up in a super hero costume.

He put a smile on the face of John Geheren, a Virginia Beach 11-year-old who was recovering from a ruptured appendix on the seventh floor.

“It must feel a little creepy swinging around like that,” he noted as Barrows came into view using a pulley on a rope to position himself in the center with a soapy washer

wand and a squeegy.

Up on the eighth floor, patients from the oncology unit, some still tethered to their IV poles, gathered in a walkway to view another window washer.

“Batman!” said 4-year-old Alexa Crawley, of Williamsburg, as she peered up to the man coming down the ropes just outside the window.

As the window washer lowered himself down to the nose-to-nose level, she changed her mind about her front row seat.

“Mommy hold me!” Together Alexa and her mother, Anne Crawley, watched Batman wash, then squeegy the window clean.

Director of Environmental Services at CHKD Garfield Martin got the wheels on this idea rolling when someone

emailed him a story about window washers dressing as super heroes at a children’s hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee.

It’s a task that’s done about every six months at CHKD, so Martin called around to see if any window washers were up for the task.

Barrows, who owns Appearances Window Cleaners of Tidewater, agreed to the idea. The window washers started their work March 21 and will be there March 22 as well.

For 5-year-old cancer patient Gracie Toutaint-Perry of Williamsburg, Superman’s appearance outside the window couldn’t beat this: She’s going home today.

This originally appeared in The Virginian-Pilot and Pilotonline.com.

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The Virginia Zoo has been recognized as a Sustained Distinguished Performer with three “River Stars” for its one-acre oyster reef construction in partnership with the Elizabeth River Project and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. The zoo has a long history of environmental programs and partnerships with the organizations.

The Sustained Distinguished Performance is awarded when a River Star business or organization completes a significant new initiative with no change in recognition level.

The stars reflect the organization’s level in the program. Currently, 115 facilities are recognized for their environmental stewardship

of the Elizabeth River.

“The Virginia Zoo staff is very proud to be among the area’s most appreciated organizations for contributing to the health of our rivers,” Virginia Zoo Executive Director Greg Bockheim said. “Our restoration programs for wetlands, oyster beds and rain gardens add important and significant conservation education components to our programs.”

Bockheim added that the zoo and the Elizabeth River Project share a mission of environmental education and stewardship, resulting in a partnership. “We will showcase sea horses and other aquatic life found in the Lafayette River as part of the zoo’s ‘Defining

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Moments’ capital campaign and renovation of our World of Reptiles exhibit.”

The nonprofit Elizabeth River Project salutes businesses and government entities for reducing pollution voluntarily by 323 million pounds since the program started in 1997. Each year a committee of business peers recognize new efforts through the awards. Often businesses save money while

reducing pollution.

Projects have included stabilizing eroding shores with wetlands planted by volunteers, adding storm water controls, energy efficiencies and more. Elizabeth River Project not only provides recognition but also provides free assistance to help organizations identify and complete projects by technical staff and peer mentors.

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Batman v. Superman Batman (Ben Afeck) and Superman (Henry Cavill) clash over differing philosophies about what kind of heroism is needed to protect the world, while the public they're defending is becoming increasingly mindful of the damage that superheroes and masked vigilantes cause. However, the duo are soon forced to confront an even greater threat created by nefarious billionaire Lex Luthor (Jesse Eisenberg). Directed

by Zack Snyder, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice also co-stars Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Jeremy Irons as Alfred the butler, and Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman.

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Barrett Heritage swims in the backstroke event at the Virginia Swimming Age Group Championship meet.

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Navy family son sets records and wins High Point Award at Virginia Swimming Age Group Championship Meet Barrett Heritage and his TIDE Swim Team coach, Sandra Jones, shake hands at the Virginia Swimming Age Group Championship meet.

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By Carrie Duffy TIDE Swim Team Public Relations

VIRGINIA BEACH

Barrett Heritage, a 12-year-old swimmer for the TIDE Swim Team, recently set two new Local Swimming Committee (LSC) Virginia Swimming records at the 2016 Virginia Short Course Age Group Championships at the Christiansburg Aquatic Center in Christiansburg, Virginia.

Barrett won the 11-12 Men’s High Point Award with 151 points. He won, and broke, two LSC Virginia Swimming and meet records in the 50 and 100 yard butterfly at 24.81 and 54.84 seconds, respectively. The 100 yard butterfly LSC record had stood for 18 years. In addition to these Virginia Swimming records, Barrett also won the 50 yard backstroke, 100 yard backstroke, 50 yard freestyle, 100 yard freestyle, and led off for the winning 11-12 400 yard freestyle relay for TIDE Swim Team. He placed second in the 200 yard backstroke.

“Swimming is my favorite way to stay healthy, be competitive and to make friends,” Barrett said. “I still treasure that first 25 I swam in practice.”

Barrett started swimming at age 10 for the Wilde Lake Watercats in the Columbia Neighborhood Swim League in Maryland.

The following fall he joined the USA Swim Team, Columbia Clippers, in Maryland.

Barrett had success right away, qualifying for Age Group Championships in both short and long course, placing in top spots in his events, and setting records up until his

family moved to Virginia.

“Swimming has proven to be an exceptional vehicle for teaching the importance of discipline, goal setting and teamwork,” Barrett’s father and Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command Commanding Officer Capt.

Sean Heritage said. “We are so grateful for the sport, as well as the wonderful people who choose to coach and participate in it.”

Barrett is a homeschooler who has lived in six states as a Navy child.

His family moved to Chesapeake this past year and Barrett joined TIDE Swim Team after trying out for three different coaches and teams in the area. He chose Coach Sandra Jones, founder of TIDE Swim Team, because she was most like his previous coach, Stephen Henderson, in Maryland.

“She is tough, nice, and an extremely good coach,” Barrett said. “You can tell she loves her job and is very technique oriented.” Before swimming, the sports Barrett tried were: soccer, gymnastics, taekwondo, baseball, surfing, sailing, horseback riding, fencing, parkour and lacrosse.

Barrett’s mother, Marianne, said, “It is my job to introduce Barrett to new things he would not have tried on his own. Music and swimming have remained important to him.”

“I am sure everyone who knows me knows how very proud I am of my son,” Sean said. “He has found his sport of choice.

Yes, I am proud of his accomplishments in the pool, but the main reason I smile when I am in his presence is because of the man he is becoming outside the pool.”

A CHAT WITH THE “KING OF CUTEVILLE” TYLER BREEZE BEFORE WWE’S UPCOMING VISIT TO RICHMOND

By Jonathan McLarty Contributing Writer

The Superstars and Divas of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) will be performing at the Richmond Coliseum on March 26 for a live event. WWE is on the road to their biggest event of their year, WrestleMania 32. WrestleMania will take place on April 3 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and will be broadcast live on the WWE Network. All WWE Superstars and Divas strive to take to part in the company’s largest show of the year. I recently spoke with WWE Superstar Tyler Breeze about his persona and his possible upcoming WrestleMania debut.

Jonathan McLarty: Having been a part of WWE’s developmental programs throughout the years – FCW (Florida Championship Wrestling) and NXT – how many character changes did you experience before sticking with Tyler Breeze?

Tyler Breeze: There were a couple – about two or three. All of them were very different. The names were different, the looks were different, and the character traits too.

J M: Was there a sense of urgency to develop the Tyler Breeze character in order to resonate with the fans?

T B: I wanted to be here (in WWE). I had to find something that

fans would pay money to see. It actually felt almost like the pressure was off. What I was doing before wasn’t working, so I was trying so hard to make that work and it wasn’t. I finally just let that go and was moving on to the next thing that I actually had some confidence in – a clean slate – and I had fun with it.

J M: Did you work to develop this character during the promo classes at the WWE Performance Center, or did you practice at home until you found something that you were confident with putting on television?

T B: It was a mixture of a lot of things. Dusty Rhodes was very influential in getting it going, getting it in front of people and saying, “Hey, you need to see what this kid is doing. It’s different and I think there’s something to it and we should help him out.” He would help me out on promo days and any questions I’d have, he’d fill in the blanks. A bunch of different people (filled in the blanks) as well: Bill Demott, Billy Gunn, Terry Taylor. Xavier Woods was a big component with editing videos for me. If I could make my friends (and girlfriend) laugh, hopefully I could make an arena full of people laugh or hate me; whatever we’re going for.

When you’re envisioning something in your head, it’s really hard to put it on a piece of paper. If you see a video

of it, it’s so much easier to get that vision in someone else’s head.

J M: I see certain resemblances in your character with WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels. You both perform your own entrance theme, and you also both favor the Superkick maneuver. Did his persona help shape Tyler Breeze?

T B: I was a big fan of Shawn growing up, but I never did try to emulate him. He had a lot of stuff that was good. I would take a little bit from him and look even further back to Gorgeous George. He had a lot of stuff that was so far ahead of his time.

What I liked about Shawn Michaels’ style was that it was so athletic and innovative for its time.

J M: For your entrance music, did you have any input on how the theme came together, beyond performing it?

T B: I got an email saying, “We’re going to need you to come in at 9 a.m., and record some voice-over stuff.” It was a whole sheet of lyrics.

As I read them over, I was like, “Whoah, am I singing something?”

They said, “Yeah, you’re singing your new entrance music.” I looked over the lyrics and there were a couple that I thought I could insert something that felt a little more “me.”

We did a couple of takes, auto-tuned it, and you get what you hear now.

Courtesy of World Wrestling Entertainment

J M: How does it feel, only a few months removed from NXT, possibly having an opportunity to perform on the grand stage that is WrestleMania 32?

T B: That’s the cool thing about what we do. Things are constantly changing. We just had the Royal Rumble, and that was my first. To me, that was a huge thing because it’s something I’ve grown up watching – a staple of WWE. The fact that I was in it was really cool; surreal. Now that WrestleMania is coming up, it’s one of those things I am looking forward to and taking it day by day. Fingers crossed, hoping to get on there.

You can follow Tyler Breeze on Twitter and Instagram under the handle @MMMgorgeous. Breeze produces a weekly show on YouTube called “Shooting the Breeze.”

Tickets for WWE’s Richmond return can be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets and the Richmond Coliseum box office. New subscribers to the WWE Network, for

the first time ever, can watch WrestleMania for free. These new subscribers receive the Network for 30 days, granting access to a myriad of past and present WWE events and other original content. The current headlining bouts for WrestleMania are: WWE World Heavyweight Champion Triple H defending his title against Roman Reigns, Shane McMahon seeking to gain control of Monday Night Raw as he competes against The Undertaker inside Hell in a Cell, Brock Lesnar versus Dean Ambrose in a No Disqualification match, and WWE Diva’s Champion Charlotte defending her title against Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch in a triple threat match.

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

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New bimini canvass top. New Volvo Penta DPS-A drives with less than 20 hours. Volvo Penta 5.7 OSXi-GF engines have less than 350 hours. New manifolds, risers, and exhaust pipes. Equipped with Kohler generator, GPS, radar, marine radio, anchor windlass and new steel anchor chain, flat screen TV, two refrigerators and sinks, electric stove, Clarion stereo and DVD system, full head and shower, sleeps six and has many more features. All maintenance records available for review. Asking $129,000 OBO. Call Captain Jerry at 757-575-1857.

Sailboats Community Sailing Center 2016 Membership Join membership at Sail Nauticus and have full access to our fleet of ten Harbor 20 sailboats starting at $295 a year. Learn to sail, race, and socialize with fellow boaters. Leave the insurance, maintenance, and dockage to us! At Nauticus. 757-823-4242 sailnauticus.org

Topsoil-Mulch #01A Black Sifted TOPSOIL 6 yds $205, Mulch $25/yd; Compost $30/yd.

D. Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 482-5083

Wanted To Buy

$CASH for Unused, Unexpired Diabetic Test Strips$ Call Denise 757-335-1130 Same day pick up

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

ABSOLUTE BEST SERVICE complete lawn

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

care needs. Mowing, mulching, clean-up & more.

Serving all areas. Lic. & Insured. ABS 647-2453.

Diabetic Test Strips Wanted Up to $25 Cash/Box Unexpired/Unopened LOCAL. CALL BETH 757-235-4496

COMPLETE YARD WORK-Weeding, mulching, All Discounts - Driveways, Top Soil Installed, Tree Removal, Yard Clean Up. Backhoe & Dump Truck Rentals. Licensed/Insured. 757-714-4848

trimming, planting & transplanting of grass, trees & shrubbery. Clean Ups, 25 Yrs Exp. 757-918-4152.

Lawn Maintenance AYCH & AYCH, Inc. Concrete Specialist.

Class A Contractor, patios, sidewalks, driveways.

Free Estimates, Ask for Sylvester 757-371-1911.

Private Party will pay cash for HAMILTON POCKET WATCH, any condition. 408-1642.

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

Call or Text Ernie at 757-408-2082.

Auctions Siding

Affordable Cuts - Landscaping, Lawn & Tree

Service, Edging & Mulching. Grass Cut - Minimum Charge $60. Lic & Ins. Credit Cards Accepted, We Do Anything In The Yard. Free Est. 472-8370 â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you don't use concrete, it's your own asphalt!â&#x20AC;?

H J.D. BAKER & SONS H Fully Insured Call 466-9249

Decks & Fencing ACTION ONE FENCE & DECK Custom wood, alum., chain link, vinyl. Quality work, great prices. Free Est. 35 Yrs. Exp. 757-438-7057.

LAWN SERVICE LEAF AND GENERAL CLEAN-UP 455-9475

MOBILE MECHANIX We Service All Lawn Tractors

Including JOHN DEERE. 757-478-3474

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

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

Frankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Siding & Repairs 227-8964 Repairing Siding & Trim. Also Small & Large Jobs.

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

Tree Service FLOYD'S TREE SERVICE Pruning. Trimming, Removal. Firewood.

Free Estimates. Licensed & Insured. 420-6396

Godwin Tree Service-Over 25 YRS Exp. ProTrimming, total removal (stumps), Lisc./ Insured, Senior/Military Disc. free est. 237-1285. 816-3759.

HAMPTON SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S OFFICE NOW HIRING: Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Deputies Full-Time LPNs Part-Time LPNs Part-Time CDL Bus Driver Part-Time Dentist Part-Time Dental Assistant Full-Time Medical Assistant Part-Time Warehouse Clerk Full-Time Finance Assistant Part-Time DCJS CERTIFIED COURTS Security Full-Time IT Support Specialist with Knowledge of Web Design

Join us at our Applicant Orientation Session!

WHERE Circuit Court 101 Kings Way Hampton 23669 WHEN Saturday, March 19, 2016 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, March 29, 2016 1:30 p.m.; 6:00 p.m.

Visit our website: www.hampton.gov/sheriff

Lawn Care Help wanted! Dependable! Transportation to and from work. If interested call... Zach 757-449-0053 PARALEGAL Virginia Legal Aid Society seeks part time paralegal (25 hrs/wk) to join Suffolk office. See details at http://vlas.io/Emplymnt.

ARISTOCRAT TOWING

AUTO AUCTION

Police seized vehicles. Keys/Most cars run.

Saturday, March 26, 12 Noon 6539 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk Randy Fiel VA.A.R. 963

Call 757-459-8050 For Info.

Barrett Street Auction, next Auction April 23. Now Accepting Consignments. 463-1911

AUCTION Sat., March 26 @ 9:30 AM DALE OLD WRECKER SERVICES 1340 HEAD OF RIVER RD. CHESAPEAKE, VA 30+ Tow In & Abandoned Autos

Jackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Towing, monthly auto auction 3rd Sat. at 1 PM. Call 461-5765 for info.

For Lease-Industrial VA BCH/NEWTOWN RD.

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

For Rent-N.Carolina House Elizabeth City, NC. 3 BR, 1 BA, $850. Central Heat & Air, No Smoke. Avail May 1. 757-613-7775.

For Rent-Norfolk Apts 570 W. Oceanview Ave. - Willoughby Spit BEAUTIFUL WATERFRONT Bldg. $850. mo.

Near NAS Large 2 br/1 bath, 2nd floor, No Pets, Call Tricia 735-2876 Owner/Agent.

FREEMASON STREET AREA 2 Bedrms, 2 Baths, Central Air/Heat, Water Paid, Laundry, Parking. $1,075. Call 622-5500

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

Meredith Mgmt. 622-8233 www.RENTMEREDITH.com

$100 DEPOSIT MOVES YOU IN Ingleside Square Apts. 3515 Gatling Ave. 466-8111

Little Creek Rd-2 BR Twnhse. Central heat/air, carpet. $700-$730. Credit 4 reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. (888)368-5920 Ask About Our Specials Meredith Mgmt. www.RENTMEREDITH.com Move in Special! Ocean View-1 & 2 bdrm units.

Gregory Realty 855-3315 gregoryrealtycorpofva.com OCEAN VIEW-Nice 1-2 BR, 5 locations, must see.

Carpet/wood, air, laundry, $595-$790.

SOME UTILITIES. 625-7110. 588-2359 Southern Park Aptâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s near Southern Shop Center, 1, 2 & 3 BRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s avail, unfurnished, 560-7672

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

For Lease-Office Space Newtown Rd.-2500 sq. ft., 8 offices, $1800 mo. includes utils. 499-8000, ask for Fred.

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

Churchland-Westhaven, 2 BR from $725.

Kline Realty 484-0123

For Rent-Portsmouth House A Completely remodeled 3 BR, 1 BA, huge corner lot, $1000 mo, $800 dep. Free app. 646-2647

Churchland, W. Branch, Suffolk Homes, apts, twnhmes. $725-$1800. Kline Realty 484-0123

Churchland- Peachtree. Ranch, remodeled 3 BR, 1.5 BA, fp, avail now. $1150. 757-488-0331.

For Rent-Rooms Berkley-Lg rm, fully furnished, washer/dryer, kit. privâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, share BA, freshly painted, new carpet. $175 wk plus $175 dep. TV w/cable, 5 mins. from shipyard, 757-692-4196.

Campus East, Virginia Beach $440+util.

Room for Rent. Laundry on Site. Off St parking.

Working roommates. Rachelle- 585-216-7901

CHES., GREAT BRIDGE - Furnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d Rm, Prof., Non-Smoker, Nice Home, Quiet, Cable, W/D, Utils Incl. Sec & Dep. $150/wk. Call GB 757-375-2304 CHES- Battlefield/Volvo Pkwy, furnished, incl. all utils & cable. $525/mo + dep. 757-681-4067.

Downtown Portsmouth-$600 mo. Central heat/air, clean, disability ok. 202-766-4612.

Kempsville Furn. BDRM, nice NBHD, all incl., FIOS TV/ internet, kitchen privileges, W/D. No smoking in house. $125/wk. Call/text 757-7741425/ leave message 366-3186.

Kempsville- Priv. entrance & BA, $625 includes all utils & cable. Lg unit, pet ok. 757-717-0129.

Norfolk Room for rent two miles from dwntwn Norfolk and six from VB Town Center. $650. All utilities, private bedroom, shared kitchen/lvng rm/bthrm. Free parking. Off Ballentine & 264. Please call (757)-713-8824.

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

Close to everything. $600 mo. 757-235-3630.

Portsmouth - Washer/dryer avail, all utils paid.

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

Quiet Home in Va Beach - Furnished Single Room For Rent. $550 + Dep. 757-270-8165

Development Director The Salvation Army Hampton Roads Area Command is seeking a Development Director. If interested in applying, please call 757-543-8100.

Salem Lakes, VB, 1 BR, 2 Closets, W/D, Internet & DirecTV Incl. Avail April 1st. $350/Mo. Call 757-287-4553 after 4 PM

South Norfolk Area-Furnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, cable, kit. privileges. Drug free! No deposit. $160/wk. 494-7848.

Lead HVAC Installer Qualified candidates must have experience, a valid drivers license and a clean driving record.

Top pay and benefits offered.

Energy Pro Heating & Cooling, 757-966-1000

Va Bch-Furn rm, priv. home, off Oceana, credit/ bkgrnd ck, clean, quiet, no drama, $500. 635-5151

VB-Furn BR, liv rm, TV, cable + priv. half bath in mobile home, lg priv. lot. $400 mo+ dep. 390-5898

Weblin, Va Bch-Cable, Wi-Fi, bedrm, own bath,

Genral Accountant - Outer Banks, NC The successful candidate will be an integral member of our accounting team with tasks specific to a vacation property management and real estate sales company. Candidate will calculate and enter month end journal entries and reversals according to GAAP; prepare bank reconciliations, oversee accounts receivable and payable, and assist with monthly financials, income and expense variance analysis and account summaries, reconciliation of daily credit card deposits. Oversee documentation and payment of company credit cards. Must have superior organizational skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Applications with advanced knowledge of QuickBooks and Excel. College degree in Accounting or 3-5 years relevant property management accounting experience, CPA or CPA candidate. Vacation property management experience a plus, NC Real Estate License a bonus. Excellent benefit package. Competitive pay commensurate with experience. Please send your current resume including salary requirement and cover letter to humanresources@twiddy.com. EOE

near Diamond Springs/Newtown Rd. $500 mo for all. Call John 757-550-5075.

Weekly $199.00 plus tax, No deposit, Daily $39.99 special military rate free wifi, continental breakfast, micro/fridg in all rooms daily room service please.

No 30 day limit. Call 757-460-1000 Mention Military Newspapers

For Rent-To Share House To Share-W/senior, 2749 Tidewater Dr. Credit ck. Dep. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Dog possible. 757-546-8459

Va Beach, Pembroke Area. Share whole house, priv rm & priv bath, furnished. Must have income. $515 mo. Call 757-403-1792.

For Rent-Townhomes Colony Oaks- 2 BR, 1.5 BA Twnhse, FP, community pool, Avail. May 1. $1200. 757-613-7775. l 3443 Bruin Dr., Ches.-2 BR Twnhse l 1.5 BA, fenced yard, off-st. parking, $950-$1050 l DHM, INC. 495-0005 l

For Rent-Va. Beach Apts OCEANA/HILLTOP AREA Newly renovated throughout, Spacious 2 BR, 1 BA. $845/mo. 631-1306.

For Rent-Waterfront Rental Houses-Suff. & W. Branch. Bruce Rd & Riverfront Condo $1100-$1700 Kline Realty 484-0123 Office Assistant/Receptionist Job consists of various office duties. Full-time, Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30. 866-491-6243 Small Engine Tech - Suffolk Full-time year round Small Engine Technician. Must have valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. Good working environment and benefits. Contact Dorsey dficklin@whiteoakequipment.com

Senior Director of Development An Achievable Dream is seeking a Senior Director of Development to manage all fundraising, marketing and special events activities for the organization. Please visit www.achievabledream.org to view the complete job description and apply. No phone calls, please.

Exp. Good Refs. Ins & Bonded. Comm. & Residential, Move In/Out H Free Estimates H Call 241-0633

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

Help Wanted

Pest/Termite Control Technician Immed need for FT position. Exp preferred but will train. DMV EEOC 420-4800

100% Drainage & Yard Cleanup, Shrub &

Concrete/Asphalt

Consignment Auction, 421-2525. VA #527

Financial Firm Administrative Associate Excellent client services and communication skills.

Adaptability to various software programs. 30+ hrs/ wk Cover ltr & resume to applicant4456@gmail.com

A Removing, Buying BULK contents. complete house contents, attics, garages, barns, storage units, estates, sheds, etc. 652-8282

ANGELICAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S House Cleaning & Carpet: 25 yrs

Ave. VAF#662 www.vaauctionco.com. 538-0123

Saturday, March 26, 9:30 AM, Peoples

Yorkies AKC family raised, health guar, shots, vet ck, microchip, parents akc champs 757-677-6769

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

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

THE INSULATION DOCTOR Attic Insulation l Insulation Removal l Crawl Space Insulation l l Insulation Upgrade l

Ports Unpd RE Taxes 3/29-10 AM. 2903 Elm

Welsh Terrier Pups-AKC, super sweet,

Plastering/Drywall

Plumbing/Heating/Air

April 17. VAAR #1597. 722-9210.

Housekeepers Wanted reliable and experienced Housekeeper for Norfolk Motel, Salary Negotiable Contact 757 588 7888

His & Hers Paint/Plaster

SPECIALIZING IN CEILINGS

Phoebus Auction Gallery. Next Auction

Mini. Schnauzers All Colors. Super Coats.

Licensed and Insured. Free Estimates.

10% Military Discount Call 757-672-6957

Walls, Cracks, Circle Ceilings & All. Free Estimates.

Licensed & Insured. 757-695-7755.

1340 Head of River Rd. Chesapeake VA 23322 (757) 421-2525 VAF #527 NCAF #8366

Committed to Excellence!

Painting/Decorating

Small Repair Specialist. Affordable Pricing.

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

Conducted By:

Peoples Auction Co. Inc.

Labradoodle Pups-Multi-generation, vet ck/shots. See on Facebook Ritaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Labradoodles.

Priced for quick sale. 757-508-6306.

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

A1 PLASTER & REPAIR 32 Yrs Exp.

Viewing Friday, March 25 From 10 a.m.-4 p.m. & 8 a.m. Auction Day

Equal Opportunity Employer B.J. Roberts, Sheriff

Pitbull/Lab-Female, 2 yrs old. needs large yard, great w/children. $20. 57-754-4582.

Moving-Hauling

We sell for Dealers, Farmers & Individuals Partial List: Autos, Heavy Trucks, Trailers, Dale Old Wrecker Service Autos, Tools, Electronics, Furniture, Coins & Many Other Items.

Held Rain or Shine.

For detailed list & photos go to www.PeoplesAuctionCo.com

Labradoodle puppies $800 ready now do not shed hypoallergenic 757-724-4533

USED TRAILER SALE !!!

pilotezads.com

Saturday, March 26, 9:30 a.m.

Peoples Consignment Auction

Please do not bring cell phones, weapons, contraband or children to this meeting.

Year Health Guarantee. www.smithschnauzers.com For More Info 434-349-3854 or 434-770-1464

services

Auctions Auction

pedigree, vet ck, shots & wormed. $700. 642-0833

Boat Trailers OVER 100 Avail. For Boats 12'-38' BUDGET BOATS: (757) 543 -7595

FREE QUOTES WITHIN THE HOUR

H Amazing Work, Honest Prices H H TOP QUALITY MASONRY H

taupe, excel cond, $1200. 757-491-6800.

German Shepherd Pups-AKC, lg boned,

Mr. Clean Duct Free Inspections Member BBB 757-502-0200

Porches, steps, brick sidewalks, patios & driveways, additions, brick columns, fireplace, stone, mortar restoration, crack repair & much more. Licâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d & Insâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Call Tommy at 757-567-2045.

Natuzzi Leather Reclining Sofa & Loveseat,

Pitbull Pups-ADBA reg, 2 males, black w/white

Home Improvements AIR-DUCT CLEANING

CUPCAKE KIDS CHILDCARE PT, FT & Deployment Care CPR & First Aid Certified Close to Eustis & Langley Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on FB or Call LaVina 757-748-6299

Brand New Full- $99, Queen- $129, King- $169

B & J MOVING

Childcare

Twin $99, Full $119, Queen $129, King $189 Financing Available. Can Deliver. 757-490-3902.

Virginia Beach Antique Co.

(A) FAMILY TRASH MAN

DIVORCE

Furniture-Household 2 Pc. All New Mattress Sets-In Plastic

MATTRESS SETS

Household, demo inside & out, construction sites, dumpster drop off, backhoe work. We haul it all!

20 yrs exp, lic & ins. 485-1414

Uncontested. $450 + $88 filing fee.

No court appearance required.

Wills $275. SE Habla Espanol Hilton Oliver, atty. 757-490-0126

$75. Bow Flex $95. Free Delivery. 757-237-5757.

422-4477

Additions, Sunrooms. 757-482-7824

Attorneys

Fitness Equipment Treadmill $95; stationary bike $45, elliptical

24/7. Free Estimates.

Mother-In Law Suites, Screen Porches. Your Plans or Ours. Quality By Design. Fully Licensed and Insured. www.glkirkbuildersinc.com

H PRE SEASON SALE ON COOLING H Beat the heat! Replace old a/c unit now. Clean & check a/c unit for $69 (Freon extra). Call Comfort Energy Systems 757-335-0290.

extender hoe, cab/heat, 3100 hrs. Good working cond, ready to work. $18,000. 757-373-5736.

Layaway Available

757.622.1455

Air Conditioning & Heating

Construction Equipment 2000 JCB 214 Backhoe, 4WD, 4-1 Bucket,

LARRY ZEDD

business Additions

ANTIQUES & ESTATES

Nikon, Zeiss, Rolleiflex, Graphlex, 4x5 & 8x10 View Cameras, Etc. Also Antique Cameras Entire Collections Purchased. No Brownies, Box Cameras or Polaroids. 757-481-5375.

Will Come to You for Antiques

WWW SOUTHSIDECOC NET Model Railroad Open House 19-20 March, Grafton Free admission. Rt17 & Dare Rd. Sat 10-4; Sun 124. Largest layout in VA w/18 HO scale miles of track.

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

1 Piece Or Entire Contents.

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

Tag Sales & Estates Settled.

ALL COINS Sterling Flatware

MIL. PROPERTY MGMT SPL. @. 8% 8 YRS. EXPERIENCE CALL 404-7025

Cameras-Photography WANTED: Professional Film Cameras Leica,

For Sale-Mobile Home 1979 3 BR, 1 BA, needs moderate repairs, Background ck for tenancy. $3200. 757-588-6252.

Real Estate Services All Houses Bought Cash Paid To You. 285-1234 WE PAY TOP DOLLAR FOR YOUR HOUSE! CASH! WE BUY HOUSES! CALL 757-650-0992

Antiques & Classics

MEDICAL RECORDS ASSOCIATE Ambulatory Surgery Center, FT w/benefits. M-F. 2 yrs. exp. in medical office preferred. Fax resume to 496-3137 or email to vbasc@sentara.com.

Scheduler, PCA, CNA, NA, RN, LPN Immanuel Care Home Healthcare, Hiring for PCAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, CNAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, NAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, LPNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, RNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & Scheduler. Flexible Hours.

Please Call 757-547-8400 for more information.

Carpenter/Superentindent Established General Contractor looking for an experienced commercial carpenter or working Superintendent to join our team. Perfect opportunity for carpenter to transition into Superintendent or for the experienced Supervisor/Superintendent who likes working with his tools. Full time permanent position available for the right person. Compensation commensurate to experience. Please send resume or letter of interest to: Quintal@csi-db.com Please identify experience and salary expectations. quintal@csi-db.com ROOFING FOREMAN Commercial exp in EPDM, TPO, PVC & Mod Bit. Great pay, health ins & 401(k). Clean DMV & drug free.

Beck Roofing Corporation (757) 473-9010

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

SUBURBAN PARK-Brick 2 BR, 1 BA, Wards Corner Area. 844 sq. ft. Available Now. $795.

Chevrolet 1967 Camaro SS Turn key drag race car. Top/Super Pro class. 5.5@130 in 1/8. Consistent winner. Only high quality parts. Can supply complete parts list and photos. Come see and hear. Make serious offer. Call Mike before 8pm. (757) 636-7979 Chevy 1991 Corvette $11,000. Red coupe.

57,000 original miles. Removable hardtop. Automatic. Looks & runs great. 757-641-7780.

DeSoto 1946 S-11 Sedan 70 year old â&#x20AC;&#x153;project carâ&#x20AC;?

FREE to a good home. Partially disassembled in storage locker for 10 years. All parts and manuals included. 757-621-1185

Automobiles for Sale ACURA 2006 TL 1owner, gold, sunroof, leather, all records, 210K miles, $4800, 7578162015 Audi 2010 A4 Turbo S-Line Quattro well loved garage kept single owner.Black on black, 69000 miles, automatic, CLEAN, $18k.757-771-4898

Ward & Hollingsworth Realty 497-4838

For Rent-Furnished Apts ECONOLODGE: Wkly $199. Daily $42+ tax.

Monthly $1100+ tax. No deposit, no stay limit.

Contractor rates available. 757-460-1000

Motel 6-Ocean View. new rms, near fishing pier $179 wk, kitchenette avail. Pet ok. 757-480-9611

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

FORD 1993 MINI BUS 24 PASSENGER---EXCELLENT CONDITION---LOW 80K MILES---GAS ENGINE & WELL KEPT---NEW PAINT---RUNS GREAT---PRICED AT $14,900. CALL @ (757)373-3257 VaDlr

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Automobiles for Sale

Handicapped

Mercedes 2008 CL550 Black, Excellent Condition.

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

Call Jason 757-613-3337.

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

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

Motor Homes BENTLEY 2003 ARNAGE RL - EXT WHEELBASE, LOW 40K MILES, ONLY EIGHT (8) PRODUCED, VERY RARE & TRULY ONE-OF-A-KIND, SILVER EXT W/LIGHT LEATHER/WOOD INT., 450HP V8 TWIN TURBO ENGINE, NAVIGATION, ALL WOOD STEERING WHEEL, ENORMOUS REAR SEATING, FOLDING REAR PICNIC TABLES, RECLINING & HEATED REAR SEATS, CHROME WHEELS, ROLLS-ROYCE GRILLE, PARKING SENSORS, ALL BOOKS & MANUALS, EXTREME LUXURY & ELEGANCE, CLEAR CARFAX, CURRENT VALUE $109,000. A STEAL @ $68,890. CALL OR TEXT (757)373-3257 or (757)803-9001 VaDlr FORD 2005 FOCUS SE ZX4 excellent condition, 82k, $4,750, 757-537-7471

Honda 1994 Accord LX, 2 dr., new inspection, cold a/c, runs excel. $1600. 757-394-4827.

Sightseer New 33C, 3 slides, washer/dryer, 4

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

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

Trucks

NEED A TRUCK? ZERO DOWN? BAD CREDIT? CALL 757-717-1715 VA DLR Toyota 2008 Tacoma SR-5, Silver, 4DR, garage kept, exc. condition, 78,500K, $17,850 757 6794240

doo refrig, MSRP $157,422, now $119,776.

Snyder’s RV 499-8000.

Vans

Motorcycles

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

Harley 1982 FXRS Shovel Head, 1340 5 spd, black, $5500. 252-335-7057. 609-923-3327.

Harley Davidson 2006 Road King Fuel injected, detachable tour pack, lowered, spare seats, wire wheels and cast wheels, Detachable back rests for rider and passenger. 757-581-3284 before 9 pm Harley Davidson 2009 Heritage Very low miles, Garage kept. Asking $12k (757) 374 7825

Dodge 2004 Grand Caravan SXT V6 3.8 Great condition. all power $4800 OBO (757)340-5842 FORD 1998 ECONOLINE 11 PASSENGER WINDOW VAN, EC, FRONT & REAR AC, 160K MILES 4500.00 757-513-4962

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

FREE TOWING. 749-8035 AUTOS ACCEPTED - Any Year, Make Or Model TOP DOLLAR, FAST, FREE TOWING. 757-737-2465 Or 757-754-9675

4-Wheel Drives INFINITI 2004 Q45 - MINT CONDITION, LOW 66K MILES, “PREMIUM” PKG, FLAGSHIP LUXURY SEDAN, EMERALD GREEN W/TAN-WOOD INTERIOR, NAVIGATION, RADAR CRUISE CONTROL, HEATED SEATS, NEW TIRES & BRAKES, IMMACULATE. $11,900.

CALL (757)373-3257 VaDlr

MASERATI 2006 COUPE GT -EXTREMELY RARE, LOW 26K MILES --SILVER EXTERIOR WITH BLACK INTERIOR---390 HP FERRARI ENGINE WITH 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION --NAVIGATION--CD-CHANGER---AUTO CLIMATE CONTROL---KEYLESS ENTRY--TRIP COMPUTER--- NEW TIRES, BRAKES---IN NEW CONDITION ---ALL BOOKS & MANUALS---TWO KEYS--TOOLKIT--- CLEAR CARFAX NO ACCIDENTS---CURRENT BOOK VALUE IS $56,000. --- ON SALE FOR $41,890.

CALL OR TEXT @ (757)373-3257 VaDlr

TESLA 2013 S - P85 PERFORMANCE PACKAGE, NEW CONDITION, UNDER FULL WARRANTY, LOW 31K MILES, RED EXTERIOR WITH BLACK INTERIOR, 265 MILE RANGE, CLEAR CARFAX, CURRENT BOOK VALUE $80,275. ON SALE FOR $68,400. CALL OR TEXT @ (757)373-3257 VaDlr

Toyota 2002 Camry LE V6 FWD, 3.0L, V6, auto, Green/Tan, 38,970 mi, $2500, call:text: 267-7378786.

Toyota 2008 Camy LE, 4 dr, auto, 180K, red,

Honda 2011 FSC600A Silver Wing ABS 2011 Honda FSC600A Silver Wing ABS w/ 16,000 miles, well maintained. Looking for $4250 firm.

Please inquirie via email rencheple+silverwing@ gmail.com or call 757-761-5554.

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Ford 2000 F-150 needs engine work $2500.00 OBO 757-504-8859 Jeep 2013 Rubicon 10th annv. ed.! Loaded. Winch.

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

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Honda 2012 CRV EX 27K MILES, 2WD, Sun Roof, Blue Tooth, Rear Camera, Power Windows/Door Locks, Fog Lights, Keyless entry, Extended Warranty, $16.500. email pictures, 757-214-3094.

2nd owner, 4 cyl. Excel Cond. $6975. 621-8613.

Isuzu 2000 Rodeo, drives great. Sunroof,

TOYOTA 2011 CAMRY LE 4dr Auto AC Leather Pwr Wind. & Locks, Good Cond. New Tires & Inspection Must See 9450.00 757-373-4245 Va dlr

2/17 insp sticker, $2700 neg. 757-319-5211.

Campers/RVs

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CONSIGNMENTS WANTED! Let us clean, sell, & finance your RV. Snyders RV 499-8000.

MASERATI 2006 COUPE GT - VERY RARE, LOW 26K MILES, SILVER EXT BLK INT, 390HP FERRARI ENGINE, 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANS, NAV-CD-FM-XM, LOADED, NEW TIRES & BRAKES, MANUALS & TWO REMOTE KEYS, TOOLKIT, CLEAR CARFAX, FAST & COMFORTABLE, CURRENT VALUE $56,000. - ON SALE @ $41,890. (757)373-3257 VaDlr

Mercedes 1985 300SD, good engine & trans, need interior work. $1800. 757-651--9596.

Mercedes 2003 SL500 Aegean Blue, 43,200 mi., pristine condition, service current, 17,500 Call 757-428-1239

MG 1976 Midget Convertible runs good, $2000. 757-651-3229 ask for Sammy.

Heartland Elkridge 2015 37 ULTA Used once, Fifthwheel, 42’, 4 slide out, 2BR, 2BA bunkhouse, W/D, sleep 10, outside kitchen, king bed, many upgrades, comfortable, clean, must see, taking loss, $34,900 OBO 804-601-4096

Shasta New 2016, 185 Bunkhouse, loaded, was $21,000, now $15,555. Snyder’s RV 499-8000.

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

Jeep 1991 Wrangler Runs great. 4 cylinder, 5 speed. Rebuilt motor. New tires. 207,000 miles.

Call Danny 252-435-4599. $4,500.

Mercury 2006 Mariner AWD Hybrid Premier 76k mi, exc cond, silver/beige, lthr, run boards, mroof, nav, backup sensors, $9250 919 324 4391

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Trucks Chevy 2005 Silverado, auto, V-6, Vortec, black, 125K mis., excel cond, $6500. 621-8613.

Toyota 2005 Tundra Limited 4DR,4WD, sunroof, leather interior, burgundy exterior, all options, $14,900 OBO; 757-618-4957

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

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

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

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

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

NWS Yorktown Chapel

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

NAS Oceana Chapel

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

Worship service: 9 a.m., Sun.

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Last week’s CryptoQuip answer Because I don’t have enough money to buy my favorite nuts, I guess I’m strapped for cashews.

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duty chaplain

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

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

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

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

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