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One Year Later

online Visit http://bit.ly/1xuGH5Z to read about how Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Mark A. Mayo’s local community honored his legacy.

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MA2 Mayo’s unselfish act showed volumes of who he was as a person and as a Sailor.”

-Senior Chief Masterat-Arms Jerry Mosley

Naval Station Norfolk remembers fallen Sailor

By MCC Molly A. Burgess Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Public Affairs

NORFOLK

A year has passed since the tragic loss of 24-year-old Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Mark A. Mayo, a named hero whose life was taken during an act of selflessness to save another Sailor’s life.

It was March 24, 2014, when Jeffrey Tyrone Savage, a non-Department of Defense civilian, gained unauthorized access to Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk and Pier 1, the location where Mayo was on duty that night as chief of the guard.

As Savage boarded USS Mahan, moored at Pier 1, he attacked and

disarmed the ship’s duty petty officer of the watch (POW) where Mayo then put himself between Savage and the POW, giving his own life to ensure the safety of the Sailors on board the ship.

“Every single time I read the story and I think about all the things that went wrong, I can’t help but think there are several people that wish they could turn back the clock,” said Senior Chief Master-at-Arms Jerry Mosley, Regional Security leading chief petty officer. “It’s so important that we do the right thing when it comes to security. This could have happened anywhere.

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MC1 Eric Brown A moment of silence was held in memory of Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Mark Mayo prior to Naval Station Norfolk’s St. Patrick’s Day Run for the Green 5K. Mayo was slain in the line of duty while saving the lives of four shipmates aboard USS Mahan (DDG 72), March 24, 2014.

Hundreds of participants and supporters attended the 5K run.

ESTABLISHMENTS REMOVED FROM OFF-LIMITS LIST NORFOLK

The civilian business establishments Déjà Vu Restaurant and Lounge located at 6128 Jefferson Ave., in Newport News and Victory Lane Motors located at 6512 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., in Norfolk have been removed from the off-limits list by Rear Adm. Rick Williamson, Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic. Both establishments are currently no longer conducting business.

Envy Car Audio and Design, aka 7 Cities Custom and Design, Unique Auto Design and City Werkz located at both 117 E.

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Princess Anne Rd. and 37th St., in Norfolk will remain on the offlimits list under all four names and at both addresses. They were initially placed off-limits for unscrupulous business practices.

Removal of the restriction will be considered by the Joint Armed Force Disciplinary Control Board (JAFDCB) upon presentation of information that satisfactory corrective action have been taken by the establishments. The board’s next meeting is scheduled for April 16.

The current off-limits includes: ■ Blazin Herbs, 85 W. Mercury

Blvd., Hampton.

■ Envy Car Audio and Design, aka 7 Cities Custom and Design, Unique Auto Design and City Werkz, 117 E. Princess Anne Rd. and 37th St., Norfolk.

■ Mellow Smoke Tobacco Shop, 1948 Diamond Springs Rd., Virginia Beach.

■ Outer Edge Gifts, 760-B J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News.

■ Unwind Hookah Lounge, 731 J Clyde Morris Blvd., Suite B, Newport News, formerly known as Lazy Dayz.

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Norfolk Admirals to host benefit hockey game to support NMCRS NORFOLK

The Norfolk Admirals will host their 8th annual benefit hockey game to support the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS), March 28.

Pre-game action will include the inaugural “Blue” vs “Gold” game between teams from USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 2 at 3:30 p.m., followed by the game between the Norfolk Admirals and the Albany Devils at 7:15 p.m.

Red level tickets good for both games are available online

GI BILL UPDATED An update to the instruction governing the Post-9/11 GI Bill was announced which outlines specific steps for Sailors to follow to properly transfer their benefits to family members.

IWO JIMA – 70TH ANNIVERSARY SECNAV Ray Mabus arrived on IwoTo, formerly known as Iwo Jima, March 21, to attend the 70th anniversary commemoration of the Battle of Iwo Jima.

THIS SATURDAY, VIRGINIA BEACH HOSTS THE SPARTYKA WOUNDED WARRIOR 5K It is that time of the year again when the Spartyka Wounded Warrior 5K Run (SWW5K) takes off running, on Saturday, March 28, at 9 a.m. in Virginia Beach.

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for $11 (norfolkadmirals.com/ groups enter code: NMCRS15) through 10 p.m. on March 26.

Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the 2015 Hampton Roads NMCRS Active Duty Fund Drive.

NMCRS provides emergency financial assistance to active duty and retired Sailors and Marines and their families. Last year more than $9.3 million in interest-free loans and grants were provided in Hampton Roads.

To learn more about the 2015 NMCRS Active Duty Fund Drive, visit www.nmcrs.org.

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SPEARHEAD OPERATES WITH NIGERIA, CAMEROON FORCES Joint high-speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1) and its embarked detachment of U.S. Navy Sailors, civil service mariners, and U.S., Spanish and British marines began taking part in Exercise Obangame Express 2015, March 20. Spearhead is functioning as a platform for Nigerian and Cameroonian forces to simulate maritime interdiction boardings for the multinational maritime security and interoperability exercise.

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MC2 Benjamin Dobbs Adm. Philip Davidson, Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, front left, is joined by Lt. Gen. Robert N. Neller, Commander, U.S. Marine Forces Command, in signing commitment forms for this year’s Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) Fund Drive. The month-long fundraiser makes it possible for NMCRS to provide financial, educational and other assistance to active duty and retired Sailors, Marines and their families. Also pictured (back left to right): Rear Adm. Rick Williamson, Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic; Kathy Nelson, NMCRS Norfolk director; Lolita Sheats, NMCRS Oceana director; and Rear Adm. Louis Cariello, Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Atlantic, and the 2015 NMCRS Hampton Roads Active Duty Fund Drive chair.

USS LINCOLN SAILOR REVAMPS COMMAND COIN A Sailor assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln’s (CVN 72) Supply Department has successfully completed the redesign of the command’s newest coin.

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FIRST INFORMATION DOMINANCE BASIC COURSE GRADUATES

Post-9/11 GI Bill instruction updated Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs WASHINGTON

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Navy leaders announced March 20, an update to the instruction governing the Post-9/11 GI Bill Educational Assistance Program which outlines specific steps for Sailors to follow to properly transfer their benefits to family members.

OPNAV Instruction 1780.4 was updated March 2, and consolidates policy detailed in NAVADMINs 187/09, 203/09, 354/09, and 235/11. A naval message is planned announcing the instruction update and cancelling those NAVADMINs. Qualified active duty and reserve Sailors may elect to transfer benefits to a spouse or children, with some or all benefits allocated to those named.

The instruction includes the Transfer of Benefits (TEB) steps in order to create a simple checklist that Sailors can follow to ensure they successfully complete the process.

It outlines everything from verifying their family members are enrolled in the Defense Eligibility Enrollment System (DEERS), to eligibility requirements, service obligations and what to do if a request is rejected.

The instruction can be found at http://bit.ly/1FTaRB5.

The U.S. Navy’s first Information Dominance Basic Course (IDBC) concluded March 20, at the Center for Information Dominance Unit Hampton Roads (CIDUHR) at Dam Neck Annex, Virginia Beach. IDBC is a three-week pilot course for all new Information Dominance Corps (IDC) officers.

The course is designed to expose new IDC officers – most of whom are new to the Navy – to the organizational structure and functions unique to each of the IDC specialties.

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AIRBORNE COMMAND CONTROL, LOGISTICS WEAPONS SCHOOL CHANGES COMMAND Airborne Command Control and Logistics Weapons School (ACCLWS) held a change of command ceremony March 19, at Naval Station Norfolk. During the ceremony, Cmdr. Charles M. Choate III relieved Cmdr. David A. Burmeister as commanding officer of ACCLWS. See the full story at http://bit.ly/1GPNjM0.

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NNSY WELCOMES USS LA JOLLA FOR MOORED TRAINING SHIP CONVERSION

By Mike Brayshaw and Lt. Matt Washko Norfolk Naval Shipyard Public Affairs

NORFOLK

Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) recently welcomed USS La Jolla (SSN 701) for conversion from an operational fast-attack submarine into a moored training ship (MTS).

MTSs are nuclear training platforms used to qualify new nuclear operators. La Jolla and USS San Francisco (SSN 711) are the next-generation MTSs for the Nuclear Power Training Unit in Charleston, South Carolina.

La Jolla’s conversion process will require two complete hull cuts, separating the ship into three pieces, recycling a por-

tion of the hull, and adding three new hull sections. The new hull sections will arrive from Electric Boat (EB) via barge and then be craned into the dock. The work will include Virginia class new construction philosophies and methods with a major depot-level overhaul. EB’s new construction techniques and expertise are also being used in the handling and installing of the new hull modules.

“The biggest challenge for this project is coordinating the unprecedented volume of work on a submarine availability with overlapping planning effort while staying within aggressive schedule and budget constraints,” said Steve Seligman, deputy project superintendent. “To mitigate these challenges, the project team personnel ac-

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tively participated in design development to minimize execution challenges during the conversion.”

NNSY is also leveraging best practices and lessons learned provided by Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility Inactivation, reactor compartment disposal, recycling (IRR), because the conversion will dispose of or recycle a substantial portion of La Jolla.

“The Navy is depending on the timely delivery of the next generation of moored training ships to ensure the contingent of highly trained, nuclear officers and Sailors meets demands from the fleet to support its nuclear powered carriers and submarines,” said Chrystal Brady, project superinten-

dent. “This is a unique project which is crucial to ensuring fleet readiness in support of the Navy’s primary mission.”

NNSY, a Naval Sea Systems Command field activity, is the oldest industrial facility belonging to the Navy, and specializes in repairing, overhauling and modernizing ships and submarines.

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SURFLANT training highlights importance of bystander intervention

By MC3 Amber N. O’Donovan SURFLANT Public Affairs

NORFOLK

Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic (SURFLANT) Sailors participated in a series of peer-led, Bystander Intervention to the Fleet (BI2F) training sessions, which began in mid-February and concludes in early April.

“This training provides Sailors the skills to recognize potentially risky situations and take appropriate action to help shipmates avoid those destructive decisions that could have negative consequences,” said Senior Chief Logistics Specialist (SW/ AW/IDW) Brian O. Garfield, SURFLANT BI2F command facilitator.

BI2F training is required for all active duty and reserve personnel who must complete the training no later than Sept. 30. Divided into twohour sessions, the training supports the chief of naval personnel’s requirement that all hands complete this training which emphasizes the significant role every Sailor plays in the prevention of destructive behaviors.

“Bystander intervention is a very important asset that is available to all Sailors,” said Quartermaster 1st Class (SW) Vera Smith, SURFLANT BI2F trainer. “Some Sailors are just unsure of how and when to intervene. I volunteered to teach the course because I believe I have a very

approachable and open way of communicating that can make Sailors, especially junior Sailors, feel comfortable speaking about certain things included in the training.”

To receive the information, personnel were divided into the following groups: junior level for E-1 to E-5; mid-level for E-6 to E-8; junior officer group (O1 to O3), and enlisted and officer senior level personnel, for E-9s and above. The groups were relatively small, with no more than 30 Sailors in each.

Alongside Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) 3rd Class Keosha Henriquez, Smith led the junior-level training.

“It opens up a forum on issues Sailors are having; that was my biggest take-away from the training,” said AirTraffic Controller 2nd Class (AW/SW) Matthew Venon.

“These are legitimate concerns which are affecting everybody. I can’t think of any commands that aren’t affected by these issues.”

The SURFLANT BI2F course covered various subjects such as hazing, fraternization, sexual assault and harassment, by showcasing videos, role playing different scenarios and discussing personal opinions. The training highlighted different ways to “Step In and Step Up” through direct, indirect, distraction and protocol interventions.

“Bystander intervention is significant to me because, as

I was coming up in the Navy, I had seen quite a few things that I wish I would have intervened in,” said Smith. “Some of the things that I did intervene in, I was made to feel as though I was in the wrong, but now I know differently. I don’t want another Sailor to go through the things that I went through.”

With the goal of eliminating or at least significantly reducing destructive behaviors, Rear Adm. Pete A. Gumataotao, SURFLANT commander, last year formed a Health of The Force (HoTF) Team.

It takes existing programs and resources such as equal opportunity, career counseling, drug and alcohol prevention, religious ministries, sexual assault prevention and response, suicide prevention and family advocacy, and makes them as robust as possible for use across the force.

“Our HoTF initiative will utilize tools like BI2F to help shape the culture, mindsets and attitudes across our organization in order to combat destructive behaviors. It is an investment that we owe our Sailors,” said SURFLANT Force Master Chief Suz Whitman.

“Bystander intervention training can be used in combating all destructive behaviors in the Navy,” said Whitman. “We need to look out for each other and get to the left of destructive behaviors.

Now is the time to ‘Step Up and Step In.’”

Training to boost intern proficiency at NMCP

By Rebecca A. Perron Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH

Lt. Courtney Detring sat outside a patient exam room at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth(NMCP), March 18, waiting to be called in by the specialist. But Detring wasn’t the patient – she’s an intern at NMCP and was participating in a new General Medical Officer (GMO) Curriculum Course in the Healthcare Simulation Center.

Detring and four other interns spent the morning rotating through five standardized patient encounters – a live, simulated patient and a board-certified specialist set the scene, and then the intern entered the simulated exam room as the doctor. During each “appointment,” the specialist graded the intern on his or her ability to gather a patient history, perform an assessment and develop an appropriate treatment plan.

The course is for interns who will become sole practitioners assigned to ships, submarines and squadrons – general medical officers, undersea medical officers or flight surgeons – after they graduate from their yearlong internship in June.

“I think it’s going really well,” Detring said as she waited to be called in for the final scenario. “I’m definitely glad that we have the opportunity to go over cases that we will see, or at least be prepared for something we may see, and need to be able to handle. I’m excited to have that opportunity.”

The five patient scenarios are overseen by specialists in general surgery, mental health, neurology, emergency medicine and cardiology, and are Phase 2 of the course. During Phase 1, interns attend skills sessions where specialists work with a small group of interns to make sure they are proficient in basic procedures, called core competencies.

The course was developed after the core competency requirements for general medical officers in the Navy, Air Force and Army were revised. NMCP is the first Navy hospital to develop a program specific to GMO-designated interns using the

Courtesy photo Lt. Ronald Fenton examines a simulated patient who is complaining of low back pain, as Fenton is assessed by Lt. Cmdr. John Alex, an emergency physician and the deputy director of the Healthcare Simulation Center.

simulation center. The goal is to export the program to other hospitals with a Graduate Medical Education Program.

“Internship is not as broad as medical school,” said Lt. Cmdr. (Dr.) John Alex, an emergency physician and the deputy director of the Healthcare Simulation Center. “There are surgery interns who have been doing surgery this whole last year, so maybe three-quarters of their rotations are in a surgical subspecialty. Maybe they haven’t seen a lot of low back pain or dealt with a lot of headaches, whereas a transitional intern or an emergency medicine intern has rotated through the hospital and has probably seen these types of cases.

So this is to refresh the skills they may not have practiced recently, as well as ensure they have a certain level of confidence in treating their patients.”

The core competencies range from splinting and immobilizing extremities and the removal of skin lesions, to toenail removal and peripheral nerve block anesthesia. The Phase 1 sessions are offered regularly, and the Phase 2 sessions are held each month. Interns must complete both phases by June.

“Many of us recognize that we were often put in austere environments by ourselves as relatively junior physicians and that this kind of training would have been invaluable to us,” said Cmdr. (Dr.) Carl Petersen, associate director for Professional Education, which oversees the Graduate Medical Education programs. “We are all excited that we can give this training to our intern graduates before they leave.”

During both phases, interns can ask questions of the specialist to ensure familiarity with the common complaints presented during the patient “appointments,” and familiarity with the steps performed during the skills sessions. The result is oneon-one feedback from the specialists. The specialists highlight what the interns are doing well, and offer constructive criticism for areas they need to work on.

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Navy chefs score top honors at Fort Lee Culinary Competition

By Debbie Dortch NAVSUP Corporate Communications

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Twenty-six Navy culinary specialists (CSs) from around the fleet took home a total of 36 medals from last week’s 40th Military Culinary Arts Competitive Training Event in Fort Lee, Virginia.

Among the medals earned were 10 gold, 14 silver, 12 bronze, and two commendable.

Navy Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) U.S. Navy Team took first place in the Field Cooking Competition and runner up in the Culinary Installation Team of the Year.

Also, Culinary Specialist 3rd

Class Stephen Tremble from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) received Best in Show for Contemporary Hot Pastry category.

“We’re extremely proud of our Navy culinary specialists,” said NAVSUP Director of Navy Food Service, Cmdr.

Danny King. “They prepared extensively for this event and gave it their all this past week.

It was hard work. It was fun.

But, most importantly, it was a phenomenal opportunity to gain hands-on training that will translate into increased food quality for our Sailors.”

“Competitions like this build professional culinary skills and help CSs receive continuing educational hours (CEH)

toward accreditations and certifications,” said Navy competition coordinator, Chief Warrant Officer (CW05) Alicia Lawrence, NAVSUP Food Service Officer. “It also provides the skills CSs need aboard ships to work special events in support of dignitaries and wardroom receptions. Additionally, this venue of training enables our CSs to train other CSs at their commands.”

CSs prepared dishes using some center-of-the-plate ingredients that can be found on the Navy Master Load List, creating recipes comparable to the approved recipes on the Navy Standard Core Menu. The standard menu eliminates the need for an individual galley

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to arbitrarily develop its own menus, yet allows CSs flexibility to use standard ingredients for special meals when approved.

“As directed by the Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Jonathan Greenert and Commander, NAVSUP, Rear Adm. Jonathan Yuen, Navy Food Service will continue to work

with all our stakeholders from the fleet; Commander, Navy Installations (CNIC); and U.S. Navy type commanders to find ways ashore to continuously hone our Navy chefs’ skillsets to assist them in performing their jobs better at sea,” said NAVSUP Navy Food Service Director Cmdr. Danny King.

“Opportunities like this one are

NMCP’S DEPLOYABILITY CLINIC CONSOLIDATES SERVICES FOR WOUNDED, ILL OR INJURED SAILORS PORTSMOUTH

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) celebrated the establishment of the Deployability Clinic with a ribbon cutting and open house March 12. The clinic offers a one-stop shop for medical and administrative services for Sailors who are designated as wounded, ill or injured.

“We are here for one reason, and that is to take care of people in uniform and help them get prepared to return to the (fleet),” said Cmdr. Kevin Brown, director for Public Health Services.

“Our ability to (care for these patients) with efficiency, with skill and with grace is what this team is all about.”

The concept focuses on improving the efficiency

and continuity of care for Wounded Warriors. The clinic combines the deployability section that previously was a part of the Military Personnel Office with a Medical Home team composed of a doctor, nurse and several corpsmen.

“I credit you guys with taking a vision and turning it into what works for the patients you care for every day,” said Capt. Darin Via, NMCP commanding officer. “This was an area that you know there were a lot of variants. We were doing things differently throughout. As we focus on being a high reliability organization, we must ensure that we minimize variants to get optimal outcomes. Our focus is on value and readiness.”

Realizing that there is potential for the clinic to make an even greater impact on

care, Via encouraged the team to develop ways to expand their services.

“I know you just moved in, but my challenge to you is to recognize other areas of care that can be brought under the Deployability Clinic umbrella, such as sea duty or overseas screenings,” Via added.

“I think you are already leading that challenge to make this even bigger and take it to the next level.”

The clinic staff began seeing patients in January, and has already formed a rapport with their patients, consolidating care and setting the standards for processes and expectations.

“Those who we see are going through the Physical Evaluation Board process, people on a Medical Board, Limited Duty and Wounded Warriors,” said Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Bradley

Hubbell, a corpsman on the Medical Home Port team.

“We are their Medical Home.

Instead of them being seen through the Family Medicine Clinic, they see one provider here as their primary care manager (PCM) to keep the continuity of care.”

There are 330 patients assigned to the clinic’s PCM, and she treats 12 to 14 patients a day. The nurse and the corpsmen on the team see additional patients who require a lower level of care. The clinic offers same-day acute care appointments in the morning, and established appointments

throughout the rest of the day.

“They are here to have treatment success and then return to the fleet,” Hubbell said. “As part of the Medical Home model, we see anything from medication refills to specialty care referrals to ‘now I need this procedure.’

We do everything Family Medicine can do, just for this specific population.”

As an assistant deployability coordinator, Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Chloe Easter is a liaison who helps on the administrative side.

“I track the members from the moment they step

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on board the command until they detach, whether they are transferring to the fleet or separating from the Navy,” Easter said. “I ensure they are being seen routinely throughout their limited duty. I make sure they have access to timely appointments and that they get to those appointments.

“If the member has a condition that does not get better, they are put on a Physical Evaluation Board.

If they are found fit for full duty and are returning to the fleet, I assist them with contacting the detailer for orders and completing the necessary sea duty screening and administrative aspects of preparing to transfer.”

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“These events also offer CSs the opportunity to acquire skills that will be marketable when they leave the Navy,” Lawrence said.

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Below: Electrician’s Mate Fireman James Horne (center) and Lt. Thomas Pavlik (right) from USS Arlington (LPD 24) shake hands with spectators as they march in the South Boston St. Patrick Day’s Parade.

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Arlington wraps up St. Patrick’s Day visit to Boston

By MC2 Stevie Tate USS Arlington Public Affairs

BOSTON

I would have to say that this visit definitely improved an already stellar relationship between the city of Boston and the United States Navy.”

-Arlington CO Cmdr. Greg Baker

The amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) wrapped up a five-day port visit to Boston and set sail for her Norfolk homeport, March 18.

During the visit, Sailors and Marines participated in multiple holiday events throughout the city, including the South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the annual South Boston Citizen’s Association dinner and numerous community relations projects.

“Boston completely opened their doors to us,” said Cmdr. Greg Baker, Arlington commanding officer. “From the time we picked up the pilot when pulling into port they were very helpful and friendly, so even before we were pierside we felt very welcome here.”

At the 239th annual South Boston Citizen’s Association dinner, Baker was one of the guests seated at the head table where he spoke of the reception Arlington received from the Boston community. Many Sailors and Marines were given the opportunity to march in the annual parade, an event attended by an estimated 500,000 people. It is held annually in South Boston to celebrate both St. Patrick’s Day and Evacuation Day, which commemorates the successful evacuation of British soldiers from Boston early in the Revolutionary War. Other groups that participated included local veterans groups such as the Lexington Minute Men and many of Boston’s public servants, such as local police and fire departments.

Marching ahead of Arlington’s crew was their

Sailors and Marines attached to USS Arlington (LPD 24) sort food during a community relations (COMREL) event at the Greater Boston Food Bank during a scheduled port visit to Boston.

Photos by MC2 Stevie Tate Religious Programs Specialist 1st Class John Huey sorts donated food during a community relations (COMREL) event at the Greater Boston Food Bank during a scheduled port visit to Boston.

color guard, whose display of the colors elicited numerous chants of “Go Navy!” from the crowd throughout the parade.

“It was an absolute honor to parade the colors at such a large event,” said Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Damario McFrazier,” a member of Arlington’s color guard. “Seeing the crowds light up as we marched with the national ensign was an experience I will never forget. It will be a story I tell for years.”

“Marching in this parade was positively overwhelming,” said Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) Paul Hryhorenko, one of many Arlington Sailors that took part in the gala event.

“The people of Boston were very welcoming and hospitable and were cheering us throughout. We really felt like we were the rock stars of the parade.”

Several community relations events were also organized for the crew during the holiday stopover, including a visit to the Greater Boston Food Bank where they sorted food that was do-

nated to feed the hungry.

“I would have to say that this visit definitely improved an already stellar relationship between the city of Boston and the United States Navy,” said Baker. “There were people in the parade giving shout-outs the entire length of the parade and it really felt like we had a group of rockstars marching down the streets of Boston.”

Arlington’s crew also took the opportunity to explore the city, with many visiting USS Constitution, Faneuil Hall and Fenway Park.

“There were so many opportunities in Boston for Sailors to see amazing sights,” said Baker.

“Boston is a very historic town with a rich history and it was great to see Sailors take advantage of that.”

Below: Sailors and Marines attached to USS Arlington (LPD 24) march in the South Boston St. Patrick Day’s Parade. Arlington was in Boston for a scheduled port visit.

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in writing that corrective actions have taken place. Failure to respond will result in the board making a request for establishment representatives to appear in person at a formal hearing of the JAFDCB. The safety and security of all service members is a priority for the Department of Defense. The JAFDCB is an investigative committee composed of members from each military service 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.

The establishments will remain on the off-limits list until the next scheduled meeting of the JAFDCB, where it will be determined whether the establishments will remain on the list or whether they will be removed.

â– Unwind Hookah Lounge, 839 W. 21st St., Norfolk, formerly known as Lazy Dayz. â– The Vault, 86 W. Mercury Blvd., Hampton, formerly known as Hampton Pipe and Tobacco. â– The Vault, 4746 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes, Va., formerly known as Hampton Pipe and Tobacco. â– The Vault, 15435-B Warwick Blvd., Newport News, formerly known as Hampton Pipe and Tobacco.

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

Establishments are given the opportunity to notify the JAFDCB

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In the memorial service aboard NAVSTA Norfolk following Mayo’s death, he was named a “hero,� and “courageous,�

by NAVSTA Norfolk’s Commanding OfďŹ cer Capt. Robert Clark, who went on to talk about Mayo’s self-sacriďŹ cing morals that he lived by day-to-day, saying, “he made a split-second decision to act and beneďŹ t more than just himself. This type of courage cannot be taught, it is something that resides deep within and is displayed without conscious thought. It is the decision to render aid when many would watch from the sidelines.â€?

In the year following Mayo’s death, his memory has not only lived on through the lives of his family friends, but through his shipmates as well. In honor

of Mayo, Navy master-at-arms can still be seen wearing police badges with a black horizontal strip crossing over the badge; he was posthumously awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal; NAVSTA Norfolk ran their St. Patrick’s Day Run for the Green 5K run in his honor; a memorial unveiling ceremony took place at Naval Technical Training Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland; and many more different ceremonies, plaques, photos, pages, and social media sites have been made in his honor. “MA2 Mayo’s unselďŹ sh act showed volumes of who he was as a person and as a Sailor,â€? said Mosley. “I think when there are lives on the line, the instinct to do the right thing without hesitation, is something that we all have inside of us, and Mayo deďŹ nitely displayed that March 24, 2014.â€?

Mayo was laid to rest, April 25, 2014 at Arlington National Cemetery.

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NAVY RELEASES FINDINGS FROM MAHAN INVESTIGATION Press Release Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Public Affairs

NORFOLK

The Navy released today the ďŹ ndings of the investigation into the tragic shooting death of Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Mark A. Mayo by an unauthorized civilian aboard USS Mahan (DDG 72) last year.

While performing his duties as chief of the guard for Naval Station Norfolk, Mayo responded to a report of an unauthorized individual on Pier 1. This individual, a nonDepartment of Defense male civilian, Jeffrey Tyrone Savage, gained access to the pier at approximately 11:30 p.m. on March 24, 2014.

Mayo followed Savage up the brow of Mahan while quarterdeck watch standers directed Savage to stop and provide identiďŹ cation. Failing to comply, Savage boarded the ship and attacked and disarmed the Petty OfďŹ cer of the Watch on the Quarterdeck. Arriving on the ship, Mayo shielded the Petty OfďŹ cer of

the Watch and was fatally wounded

by Savage. Savage was then shot

by Mahan watch standers and died at the scene. By his courageous and prompt action in the face of great personal risk, Mayo prevented the additional loss of life.

On March 25, Rear Adm. Jeffrey Harley was appointed to conduct an investigation under the Manual of the Judge Advocate General (JAGMAN). The investigation revealed that individual errors at the gate onto Naval Station Norfolk were the predominant contributing factors. SpeciďŹ cally, the Department of the Navy Civilian Police OfďŹ cers manning the gate failed to request or conďŹ rm the intruder’s identiďŹ cation or authorization to enter the installation. They similarly failed to execute established vehicle turn-around procedures, failed to otherwise ensure that the intruder made the U-turn and exited Gate 5, failed to deploy the hardened anti-access control system, failed to pursue the intruder in a timely fashion, failed to radio or

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In the course of this investigation, other individual and institutional shortcomings were discovered that required correction or improvement.

Corrective actions were immediately implemented and several are still underway.

The completed JAGMAN was forwarded to Adm. Michelle Howard, vice chief of naval operations, for ďŹ nal endorsement. “This event underscores the importance of watch teams’ compliance with processes that were created to keep our bases secure.â€? said Howard. “I am satisďŹ ed that the corrective actions underway are sufďŹ cient to improve our physical security posture. However, security is guaranteed only when resources are coupled with leadership oversight and diligent watchstanders.â€?

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Blue Ridge engages with Pacific partners in Hong Kong U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrived in Victoria Harbor for a port visit in Hong Kong, March 20, for cultural exchanges with the local community. Blue Ridge has been regularly visiting Hong Kong since forward deploying to Yokosuka, Japan in 1979, broadening robust ties to the regional Asia-Pacific partner. » see B3

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Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus pays respects at a memorial dedicated to fallen U.S and Japanese service members on the summit of Mt. Suribachi in Iwo To, Japan.

Mabus also delivered remarks at the 70th anniversary commemoration ceremony of The Battle of Iwo Jima.

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SECNAV commemorates Battle of Iwo Jima Secretary of the Navy Public Affairs IWO TO, JAPAN

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus arrived on Iwo To, the island formerly known as Iwo Jima, March 21, to attend the 70th anniversary commemoration of the Battle of Iwo Jima.

On the island where, in 1945, the U.S. and Japan met in conflict, Mabus spoke of the bravery displayed by those who fought for both sides during the historic World War II Battle of Iwo Jima.

“Simply walk through the black sands of Iwo Jima’s shores and spend a moment in one of its dark tunnels,” said Mabus.

“Only then can you begin to fathom the unbelievable, and at some level, past human, fortitude it took to charge these beaches under withering fire, or to fight from a subterranean labyrinth for 36 days. A few heroes here know that courage. The rest of us can simply wonder with awe and admiration and respect.”

During the battle, the Japanese lost 21,750 members of their armed forces.

The U.S. lost 6,821 and suffered 26,038 casualties.

The ceremony brought together representatives of the nations who fought so fiercely 70 years ago to honor the veterans of this battle, some of whom were in attendance.

“On behalf of generations of grateful Americans,” said Mabus. “I thank the veterans who sit here among us and those who are here today only in spirit. Legends of your intrepidity here at Iwo Jima will echo through the ages.”

Mabus also recognized the strength of the relationship between the U.S. and Japan, two former adversaries that have grown to become strong allies.

“While we gather here in commemoration of 93,000 sons of Japan and the United States, who fought on these sands as bitter enemies seven decades ago,” said Mabus. “There is no better way to honor their legacy than to underscore the bond that now exists between our two great nations as a result of what they did here.”

Joining Mabus at the commemoration, among others, were Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., Japanese Minister of Defense Gen Nakatani and Japanese Ambassador to the United States Kenichiro Sasae.

Similar commemorations have been held each year since 1995 when the surviving veterans of the Iwo Jima Association of America and the Japanese Iwo To Association agreed to meet every year on Iwo To to remember the battle with a reunion of honor.

Mabus’ stop in Iwo To is part of a multination visit to the U.S. Pacific Command area of responsibility focused on reinforcing existing partnerships and visiting Sailors and Marines forward deployed.

Boatswain Mate 1st Class Anthony Al-Russan completes a final inspection of the M-240 machine gun, mounted on the front of the SeaArk 34-foot Dauntless patrol boat, Mar. 9.

CRS-1: SECURING USN VESSELS AND CJTF-HOA U.S. Air Force photo Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie

By Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa

CAMP LEMONNIER, DJIBOUTI

On Oct. 12, 2000, the Arleigh Burkeclass guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) was attacked by suicide bombers in an explosives-laden boat on the port side of the ship while refueling in Aden, Yemen, killing 17 Sailors and wounding 37.

To provide a first line of defense against attacks like this occurring again or any other threat to a U.S. Navy vessel in the port of Djibouti, the Coastal Riverine Squadron One (CRS-1), provides port security and overwatch for any U.S. Navy vessel that enters the waters of East Africa, to include USNS Laramie (T-AO203).

“We provide security while they are here, predominately taking on goods and

CARTER: SEQUESTRATION WILL MAKE U.S. LESS SECURE

By Cheryl Pellerin DOD News, Defense Media Activity

WASHINGTON

The proposed defense budget is in line with fiscal year 2015 projections, halting the decline in defense spending and making available the resources needed to execute the nation’s defense strategy, Defense Secretary Ash Carter told the House Armed Services Committee.

Carter and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, testified before the House Armed Services Committee, whose members include 23 veterans.

The president is requesting a defense budget for fiscal year 2016 that is $36 bil-

lion above the caps, or sequester levels, of the Budget Control Act, Carter said.

“And as the chairman noted,” he told the panel, “strategy comes first and that’s the appropriate way to think about the budget. But – and I want to be clear about this – under sequestration, which is set to return in 197 days, our nation would be less secure.”

fuel for the warships out off the coast of Africa, in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden,” said Cmdr. Jason Levine, CRS-1 mission commander. “The warships out there are providing security, doing anti-piracy, and doing all those different missions for 5th Fleet and 6th Fleet and Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa in the joint operating area.”

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Navy announces April SAAPM 2015 theme Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs WASHINGTON

AUMF and the 2016 budget request The hearing focused on the authorization for use of military force (AUMF) against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, or ISIL, and the fiscal 2016 budget request from the Defense Department.

Navy leaders announced March 16 the Department of Defense 2015 Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) theme of “Eliminate Sexual Assault: Know your part.” Do your part.

The effort will focus on raising awareness and highlighting prevention of sexual violence with an emphasis on bystander intervention.

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SNACK IN THE CITY

By Lisa Smith Molinari Military Spouse Contributor

“Do you want that apple now?” I ask my daughter, for the third time since boarding the train to New York City. I brought Anna’s favorite snack in my backpack, hoping that a Granny Smith might keep my temperamental teen satisfied on our trip to visit colleges.

“No, Mom,” Anna huffs, “I told you, I’m not hungry.”

As I turn toward the window, my mind wanders to a decade ago, when Anna, our fiercely independent middle child, disappeared.

She was one of those kids who would go off with a box of figurines, and lose herself in pretend play for hours. My husband or I would find her somewhere in our house, surrounded by her characters, her huge brown eyes flitting from one to the other, her wee lips muttering the voices in her imagined scenario.

But on this particular occasion, she’d been gone so long, we were concerned.

“Anna?” I bellowed, eager to find her in a corner, lost in a complex drama involving Buzz Lightyear, Polly Pockets, and My Little Pony. Just as my mothering instinct was about to mobilize a grid search of our entire neighborhood, I heard something in the bonus room over our garage.

Sure enough, there she was, sitting in a heap of paper, pencils, yarn, fabric, and my sewing basket, dumped upside-down.

“Lookit what I made, Mom,” she coughed out, her voice box sluggish from hours of dormancy.

Anna held up her creation, a full-length garment of white fleece. After making sketches in a Hello Kitty notebook, she settled on a sleek one-shoulder design with an elegant neckline and fitted skirt. Anna modeled her gown for us, and we looked on in amazement at the sophisticated silhouette and even handstitching. Apparently, Anna had seen someone do it on TV, and was now determined to be a fashion designer.

Ten years later, we’re on our way to The Big Apple to follow Anna’s dream.

Sitting beside my 17-year-old daughter, I still see her big brown eyes flitting, lost in thought. Intuitively, I know that she is envisioning what it would be like to be a fashion design student in NYC, walking city streets in stylish outfits, sketching on sunlight-dappled park benches, and hailing cabs to meet friends for lunch in Soho.

My baggy brown eyes are flitting too, but I am imagining ratinfested alleys, marauding pick-pocketers, subway stairwells reeking of urine, and catcalling ne’re-do-wells. My husband and I would much rather send our daughter to college somewhere in rural Vermont or Wisconsin, where sleepy campus police officers busy themselves writing citations for spitting on the sidewalk.

But we know, Anna must see for herself.

Emerging from the subterranean chaos of Penn Station, we begin our two-day odyssey. Piles of old snow are melting, revealing a winter’s worth of grit, grime and garbage. Dirty water drips from scaffoldings and fire escapes above us, sometimes landing in our hair. The subway stations are a hideous cornucopia of acrid odors and filthy corners piled with discarded cigarette butts.

The housewife in me wants to spray the whole place with bleach and give it a good scrubbing. Anna, on the other hand, is mortified that I am a quintessential tourist, fiddling clumsily with my maps and subway diagrams, stopping every few blocks

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to mutter, “Now, which street is this?”

Despite her embarrassment, we manage to visit all the fashion design schools in Manhattan and Brooklyn in two days, using only a Metrocard, one $12 cab ride, and just under 42,000 Fitbit steps. After our last tour at Parson’s School of Design, Anna slumps over a chair in the admissions office, sore, tired, and overwhelmed with the realities of the big city college experience.

I thought I’d be relieved if Anna was disappointed with urban life, but my parental instinct to protect my daughter from danger is tempered by my need to support her dreams. “Hey, you want that apple now?” I offer, groping in my backpack. As I hand over the once flawlessly crisp Granny Smith, I see that it is now a mushy, oozing ball of bruises.

“Whaddya say we take a cab and go get chocolate shakes?” I say, tossing the fruit into the trash, “I know a great place on the upper East Side.” As we walk out into bustling Greenwich Village, I realize that, no matter where my daughter’s aspirations take her, she’ll always be the apple of my eye.

Currently stationed in Newport, RI, Lisa is a 20-year Navy spouse and mother of three teenagers, whose award-winning columns appear in military and civilian newspapers nationwide, and on her blog, themeatandpotatoesoflife.com. Follow Lisa @ MolinariWrites

Naval Station Norfolk holds service for Gold Star Spouses

By Melissa Black FFSC Norfolk

NORFOLK

Who is a Gold Star Spouse? A Gold Star Spouse is anyone who was married to a service member who died while on active duty. To recognize and honor Gold Star Wives/Spouses, the Navy Gold Star Program will host a special service in Naval Station Norfolk’s David Adams Chapel (Jewish Chapel) at 1 p.m. on April 5, for all Gold Star Spouses. There will be light refreshments served in the fellowship hall immediately following the service.

In 1945, Eleanor Roosevelt organized the Gold Star Wives of America, Inc., to assist the families left behind by the fallen service members and veterans of the Armed Forces. The first meeting of the Gold Star Wives of America, Inc., was held on April 5, 1945. To honor those sacrifices of the families of the fallen members and veterans of the Armed Forces, and to ensure those members are never forgotten, each year, on April 5, the military pays tribute to Gold Star Wives/Spouses.

With the loss of their service members, surviving spouses are suddenly thrown into a whole new role and must very quickly acquire the coping skills necessary to navigate within their “new normal.” Smart financial decisions must be made to ensure stability and sustainability over the year.

Gold Star coordinators can help link surviving spouses with accredited financial counselors to help.

If there are surviving children, that spouse must assume all the challenges that go into being a single parent. At times it can be overwhelming. Fleet and Family Support Centers (FFSC) have licensed child and adult counselors who can help.

You are cordially invited to the Gold Star Wives/Spouses Day service on April 5, at 1 p.m. in David Adams Chapel, located at 1530 Gilbert Street on board Naval Station Norfolk.

Please contact your Navy Gold Star coordinators at FFSC Norfolk 444-2102 or FFSC Oceana 433-2912 for more information. If base access is required, please RSVP to either coordinator no later than March 27.

Courtesy photo Lisa Smith Molinari (right) and her daughter Anna in The Big Apple.

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Tricare wants to remind you that it will never call beneficiaries and ask you for your personal information, and if you receive this type of call it is fraud.

Beneficiaries should remain vigilant in protecting their personal information and their personal health information from people looking to use it for fraudulent reasons. You should never give out personal information, like your social security number, to anyone over the phone.

In more sophisticated telephone scams, the caller may have specific information that makes the call seem official, typically your address, phone numbers or doctor’s name. The caller is hoping this will convince you they are a legitimate vendor and that you will give them your social security number and additional personal information.

If you receive a call like this, do not give any of your personal identifiable information, such as birth date, social security number or banking information.

Tricare never asks beneficiaries for this information when calling for an official Department of Defense survey.

The Defense Health Agency (DHA) Program Integrity Office always closely monitors possible fraud against our beneficiaries. If you receive a call of this nature, please do not provide your information and contact the DHA Program Integrity Office directly.

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■ simulator Sailors train on a new diesel generator simulator during a project review at Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division in Orlando, Fla.

Blue Ridge engages with Pacific partners in Hong Kong

By MC2 Phillip Pavlovich USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19) Public Affairs

The simulator, which uses high-fidelity 3D software, was recently installed at Pearl Harbor naval facilities by the TechSolutions office at ONR.

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Darrell Conley

NEW 3D-SIMULATOR GENERATES TRAINING, EXPERTISE ON SUBS

By David Smalley Office of Naval Research Public Affairs

ARLINGTON, VA.

A new diesel generator simulator has been delivered to Pearl Harbor naval facilities by the TechSolutions program at the Office of Naval Research (ONR), officials at ONR announced, March 18.

High-fidelity 3D software will allow Sailors to use 50-inch touch screens to see and access all parts of the massive generators aboard Virginia-class subs.

The Navy’s Virginia-class submarines are among the most technically advanced vessels ever built. But even these cutting-edge, fast-attack, nuclearpowered boats need emergency generators on hand and Sailors trained to operate and repair them.

“This will be a big help for the fleet, getting Sailors more training time and providing potentially significant cost savings,” said ONR Command Master Chief Jessie Thomas. “It has been challenging for all the Sailors who need training on these generators to get enough work time on the actual boatsparticularly given that the subs can be out to sea for extended periods.

“A state of the art simulator allows far more time to learn how these complex machines work.”

As Sailors are being trained on the

simulator, they are able to touch different parts of the screen to view and access all parts of the complex generators, even moving virtual controls and twisting virtual knobs to make adjustments based on digital data or sight inspection.

The advanced 3D program – called the Multipurpose Reconfigurable Training System (MRTS) – will provide estimated cost avoidances of $27 million over building more generators for training, freeing up funds for significant expansion of training capabilities. The improvements include expansion of the Machinery Room where the simulators will be placed, allowing greater immersion and multiple-mission scenarios that until now had been largely confined to the classroom.

“The beauty of the system is that it should reduce the amount of lab time, while increasing the scenarios the instructor can put the students through,” said Darrell Conley, project manager for Virginia diesel program at Naval Air Warfare Training Systems Division. “The software can be loaded on any MRTS 3D trainer in the fleet, allowing any boat to schedule required training.”

The simulator is part of ONR’s answer to Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert’s Navigation Plan 2015-2019. The plan calls

for greater focus on critical afloat and ashore readiness, including “development and fielding of live, virtual and constructive training environments to provide more realistic training at a reduced cost.”

The TechSolutions program takes technology requests directly from Sailors and Marines. When the organization receives a request for a technology solution to a problem, anything from Sailors on watch needing improvements in steel toe boots, to Marines in theater requesting better mortar sights, the program attempts to find and deliver a rapid technology prototype solution, usually within 12-18 months from the request being received.

“The work being done by TechSolutions makes an enormous difference to our Sailors and Marines,” said ONR Executive Director Dr. Walter Jones.

“Innovative technologies, directly requested by our men and women in uniform, are able to reach the user in accelerated timeframes, making contributions from daily life to tactical functionality of platforms in the field.”

The Sailors will work with the generator simulator at Pearl Harbor over the next several months, and it will ultimately be considered for transition to Naval Sea Systems Command’s Undersea Warfare Directorate.

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U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrived in Victoria Harbor for a port visit in Hong Kong, March 20, for cultural exchanges with the local community.

Blue Ridge has been regularly visiting Hong Kong since forward deploying to Yokosuka, Japan in 1979, broadening robust ties to the regional Asia-Pacific partner.

“Port visits like this are an important part of our mission,” said Blue Ridge Command Master Chief Mark Tomlinson.

“The stronger we build our relationship with our partner nations, the easier it will be to work side by side. It also gives the crew a chance to experience a different culture, make new friends and see sights they might not normally be able to see, while interacting with the local community.”

The Blue Ridge team consists of more than 900 crew members including embarked 7th Fleet staff, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12, the “Golden Falcons,” and Marines from Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team Pacific.

During the visit, crew members will volunteer at Po Leung Kuk, a life education and elderly support center, and participate in various activities and games with children from underprivileged families through the Loving Kids organization.

“These goodwill engagements are a big contributor in strengthening our relationship with Hong Kong,” said Religious Programs Specialist 1st Class Brian Jewell. “These opportunities give Sailors a chance to leave a lasting impression on people who may never meet another American.”

“A Sailor can learn a lot more by spending time with the community in this way,” said Tomlinson. “They get more out of the visit than heading to a mall, cinema or shopping area. It’s a true bonding experience that most Sailors and the people they touch will remember for years to come.”

Additionally, the Meals in the Homes organization reached out to 15 families who will be hosting Sailors and Marines at their homes or to showing them around the city.

“I can’t wait to meet the family that will be hosting me,” said Quartermaster Seaman Arena Kittle. “I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to eat a home cooked meal and learn about Hong Kong from the people that live there.”

The ship’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) committee organized tours that give Sailors and Marines an opportunity to experience the history and culture of Hong Kong.

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Chairman dedicates songs to TAPS ‘Family’

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EJ Henson Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, sings a pair of Irish tunes during the 2015 Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors gala at the National Building Museum in Washington, March 18.

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WASHINGTON

The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) is a family, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey said at the organization’s annual Honor Guard Gala last night.

Dempsey provided the keynote address at the event, held in the National Building Museum here. Dempsey noted it was the fourth year he and his wife, Deanie, were invited to the TAPS gala.

TAPS, now in its 21st year, is a nonprofit national veterans service organization that offers peer-based emotional support, grief and trauma resources, casualty casework assistance and crisis intervention for military families.

Bonnie Carroll, who serves as TAPS president, founded the organization after her husband, Army Brig. Gen. Thomas C. Carroll, died in a military plane crash in 1992.

“It’s hard to find the right words to say about what you all mean to us,” Dempsey said to the attendees. He added that while he had arrived with prepared remarks, it was while listening to Carroll and other speakers that he heard “the constant reminder that this is a family.”

The chairman spoke of the strength and courage of TAPS survivors and how he admires the “strength and resilience of the families of the fallen.”

Turning to Carroll, Dempsey said that while she originated TAPS around her kitchen table, “It incredibly and profoundly still feels that way,” even amid last night’s massive venue with tall columns, television cameras, large TV screens and hundreds of people at

You have taught us how to be strong … as we grieved, as we survived, as we lived after tragedy. You are part of our family and part of our lives.”

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the formal event.

Dempsey told Carroll she had “an incredible gift” to allow the TAPS survivors in such a large setting to feel as if they were still seated with her at her kitchen table 21 years ago.

Calling the gala a celebration, Dempsey stepped up to a microphone with members of “The President's Own” U.S. Marine Band’s contemporary country music ensemble, Free Country, and singing lead vocals, he dedicated two Irish folk songs to TAPS survivors.

Dempsey said his first song, “Red is a Rose,” depicts “a reflection of loss.”

The chairman and choral members followed up with “The Irish Pub,” bringing audience members to their feet to applaud.

Three people received TAPS awards at the gala.

Actor Eric Dane, who plays the lead

role as a naval officer in the TV series “The Last Ship,” participated in the ceremony. An advocate of TAPS, Dane lost his Navy father in Vietnam when Dane was 7 years old.

Navy Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert, chief of naval operations, was honored with the TAPS Honor Guard Military Award. Navy Adm. Michelle J. Howard, the vice chief of naval operations, accepted the award for Greenert, who was unable to attend because of a loss in his family, she said.

Howard shared Greenert’s sentiments about TAPS with audience members.

“The TAPS family means everything to the chief of naval operations,” she said. “He appreciates how you take care of our Sailors and their families.”

TAPS supported families after several crises, including the Washington Navy Yard attacks in September 2013, and the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on Sept. 11, 2001, Howard noted.

“You have taught us how to be strong … as we grieved, as we survived, as we lived after tragedy. You are part of our family and part of our lives,” she said.

“There are 50,000 men, women and children who stand at the top of a mountain, free, within themselves,” because of TAPS, Howard said.

The second honor, the TAPS Honor Guard Congressional Award, went to U.S. Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen of New Jersey.

And Pat Bye, surviving mother of Coast Guard Petty Officer Jeffrey Svoboda, who died in 2010, was honored with the TAPS Honor Guard Senator Ted Stevens Leadership Award.

The littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) arrived in Sasebo, Japan, March 18, marking the first time an LCS has visited Japan.

The ship is in port to work with Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force counterparts and conduct routine maintenance.

“We’re excited to be in Japan,” said Cmdr. Matt Kawas, Fort Worth commanding officer. “The Japanese are a strong maritime partner and we’re looking forward to bringing them aboard to show all that the LCS platform offers.”

Fort Worth is the first LCS to deploy under the “3-2-1” manning concept, which allows LCS to sustain a 16-month rotational presence without fatiguing the crew during the extended deployment. It is named 3-2-1 because three rotational crews will support two LCS ships and maintain one deployed ship.

Two additional crew swaps will occur during the remainder of Fort Worth’s deployment, roughly every four months.

Following USS Freedom’s (LCS 1) 2013 deployment, Fort Worth is the second LCS to deploy to U.S. 7th Fleet as part of an initiative to simultaneously deploy up to four LCS in the Asia-Pacific region by the end of the decade. The third and fourth LCS deployments are expected in 2016.

Working primarily out of Singapore as a maintenance and logistics hub, this is the first time an LCS has operated in Northeast Asia. Prior to arriving in Japan, Fort Worth participated in the U.S.-Republic of Korea annual exercise Foal Eagle.

“Foal Eagle was a great opportunity to work with our own Navy and our ROK [Republic of Korea] partners in a realistic training scenario,” said Kawas. “Continued engagements and exercises like Foal Eagle will only help us recognize and expand LCS’ true operational potential.”

Following the Sasebo port visit and a brief routine underway period off the coast of Japan, Fort Worth will begin her return transit to Southeast Asia, where she will begin exchanges with regional navies such as the International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (IMDEX) 2015 in Singapore before turning over to the next crew in late May. Throughout the summer and fall, Fort Worth will take part in most of the 2015 Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise series. In its 21st year, CARAT is an annual, bilateral exercise series with the Navy, Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations including, Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Republic of Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor-Leste.

Fast, agile and mission-focused, littoral combat ships are designed to operate in near-shore environments and employ modular mission packages that can be configured for surface warfare, mine countermeasures or anti-submarine warfare.

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The Olmsted Scholar Program for Fiscal Year 2017 (FY-17) was announced March 16 via NAVADMIN 064/15.

Career-minded unrestricted line, Information Dominance Corps and Supply Corps officers interested in developing language skills and regional cultural knowledge are encouraged to apply for the Fiscal Year FY-17 Olmsted Scholar Program.

The Olmsted program is a unique scholarship opportunity offering two years of graduate study using a foreign language while providing overseas cultural and travel opportunities and often leads to a graduate degree at a foreign university. Applicants for the FY-17 program should be available to start language training in summer/fall 2016, begin study at a foreign university in 2017 and complete study in 2019.

The Navy is looking for leaders who display the qualities of dedicated career officers

and who aspire to command as line, Information Dominance and Supply Corps officers.

Applicants must have demonstrated strong leadership qualities, solid overall performance, strong promotion potential, and superior demonstrated scholastic ability. Candidates must have three years of commissioned service – but no more than 11 years of total active federal service as of April 1, 2016, to apply for the scholarship. Specific designator eligibility is listed in the NAVADMIN. One Olmsted Scholar currently in line for command following his international experience in St. Petersburg, Russia, is Cmdr. Michael “BC” Nordeen, executive officer, Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211.

“While the proven path to squadron command in naval aviation is traditionally through a fleet replacement squadron, test pilot school or weapons school, the Olmsted Scholar Program provides a unique opportunity for personal and professional growth for those who aspire to senior operational leadership roles,” said Nordeen. “Since our Navy operates forward, we know global experi-

ence is an invaluable advantage. I knew I’d have to work to regain my warfighting skillset, but the Olmsted Scholarship definitely made me a better leader, strategic thinker and decision maker.”

The Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center (NETPDTC) is currently accepting applications from regular or full time support line, Information Dominance and Supply Corps officers for the FY-17 Olmsted Scholar Program.

Applicants are required to meet a list of qualifications and prerequisites and submit a command-endorsed nomination package that must be received by NETPDTC, Code N2A2-Olmsted no later than Aug. 28. In October, the applications are reviewed and a final, Navy-sponsored list of nominees is selected. For each of the past five years, the Foundation Board of Directors has selected five Navy scholars. The Olmsted Foundation, named in honor of Maj. Gen. George and Carol Olmsted, and the Department of Defense, have jointly sponsored this scholarship

program since 1959. Since its inception, the foundation has focused on educational and charitable purposes.

Retired Army Maj. Gen. Bruce Scott serves as president and chief executive officer of the Olmsted Foundation and was an Olmsted Scholar from 1979-81 at the University of Freiburg in Freiburg, Germany. Scott believes the success of the program is a direct result of the vision of the man for which the foundation and the scholarship program is named.

“General Olmsted, our benefactor and founder, certainly possessed great vision when he said that the world’s greatest leaders must be educated broadly,” said Scott. “For more than 50 years, our program has educated young officers in foreign language fluency and foreign cultures, which are becoming more and more important in today’s world and in supporting the Navy’s Cooperative Strategy for 21st Century Seapower.”

Specific guidelines and additional details for applying for the Olmsted Scholar Program can be found in NAVADMIN 064/15.

All eligible and interested officers should visit the Olmsted Foundation website at www.olmstedfoundation.org for additional details.

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Pentagon prepares to unveil better buying power 3.0

Navy Corpsman to receive Silver Star

By Nick Simeone U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.

Petty Officer 1st Class Kevin D. Baskin, a special amphibious reconnaissance corpsman with 3rd Marine Special Operations Battalion, Marine Special Operations Regiment, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), was awarded the Silver Star Medal for his heroic actions while deployed to Afghanistan in 2013.

The award ceremony took place at the MARSOC headquarters aboard Stone Bay, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 20.

Baskin, a Lansdale, Pennsylvania, native, was serving with 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion in support of Operation Enduring Free-

dom when his team was engaged by enemy combatants. Baskin exposed himself to accurate enemy fire numerous times, running into the kill zone to provide desperately needed aid to wounded Marines. Although being shot in the back himself, Baskin continued to treat the injured, while refusing to receive medical aid for his own injuries. Under intense enemy fire, while simultaneously directing the evacuation of the wounded Marines, Baskin along with partner forces, continued to lay down suppressive fire until every member of the team had evacuated the kill zone. His actions ultimately saved the lives of four of his team members.

Major Gen. Joseph L. Osterman, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, presented the award to Baskin.

DOD News, Defense Media Activity

WASHINGTON

■ bravo zulu Petty Officer 1st Class Kevin D. Baskin was awarded the Silver Star Medal for his heroic actions while deployed to Afghanistan in 2013.

Pentagon officials are preparing to unveil the latest version of Better Buying Power, a multibillion-dollar equipment and service-buying program aimed at improving the acquisition process while maintaining the nation’s significant technological edge on the battlefield, the department’s chief acquisition officer said.

Frank Kendall, undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, told a defense conference that Better Buying Power 3.0 will be largely about innovation, excellence and maintaining technological superiority – “the things we can do that will make a substantial difference and give us a significant edge for a decade or more on future battlefields.”

The Defense Department introduced Better Buying Power in 2010 to extract more capability for the warfighter and more value for the taxpayer. “This is largely about efficiency and productivity,” Kendall said.

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“We are starting to do something about this, but we really haven’t made a great deal of progress yet,” he said.

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feature ■seven months away Cmdr. Sara Joyner, commanding officer of the “Gunslingers� of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105, greets her daughter after arriving home from a seven-month deployment aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

â– launch Joyner pilots an F/A-18F Super Hornet as it launches from the Truman flight deck.

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â– gear up Joyner puts on her glove while dressing out in full flight gear before flight operations aboard the Truman.

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HISTORIC NAVAL AVIATOR: ‘NO LIMITS’ TO OPPORTUNITIES IN THE NAVY Nval Meteorology and Oceanography Public Affairs STENNIS SPACE CENTER, MISS.

Capt. Sara Joyner established her place in naval history as the ďŹ rst woman to command a carrier air wing (CAG).

As an aviator, she has logged many ight hours and led combat missions. Currently, she is part of a group that informs and inuences the chief of naval operations (CNO) and senior staff as they determine Navy policy and program investment.

Few people realize that she started her naval career as a student of oceanography. When it comes to opportunity, she ďŹ rmly believes that in the Navy there are “no limits.â€? “Where else would you have the opportunity to go to school, study, y, ďŹ ght, lead, never have to do the same job twice all while defending your country?â€? Joyner said.

Joyner decided at age 11 she wanted to attend the U.S. Naval Academy. She received her commission from there in 1989 after graduating with merit and a bachelor’s degree in oceanography. Her

interest in this specialty stemmed from her father, a surface warfare ofďŹ cer who worked extensively with the naval oceanography community, as well as from her own high school job with Horn Point Laboratory in Maryland where she grew up.

She intended to become a naval oceanographer; however, her father recommended she ďŹ rst earn a warfare specialty to gain a better understanding of the Navy. In the process, she discovered naval aviation.

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Joyner is mindful of the speed bumps naval personnel, especially women, encounter mid-career.

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CRS-1

| Preventing another attack

Continued from B1 From the moment the ship arrives in the coastal waters of Djibouti, CRS-1 launches three of their SeaArk 34-foot Dauntless patrol boats with collectively six .50-caliber machine guns and three M240 machine guns to retrieve Laramie, and escort her into port.

The escorting procedures are a choreographed dance between the three CRS-1 vessels as they maneuver themselves strategically between any passing vessel or any other asset in port that could potentially pose a security threat. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Providing security for the ships that are here is vitally important. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here to provide an overwatch for the guys that are coming here,â&#x20AC;? said Boatswainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mate 1st Class Anthony Al-Russan, tactical craft crewman and gunner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re coming here dropping off supplies here for the camp. They are also picking up supplies to take out to the ďŹ&#x201A;eet, to keep our U.S.

SAAPM

Navy warships aďŹ&#x201A;oat and underway.â&#x20AC;?

Depending on the day, CRS-1 crew members could be underway from eight to 16 hours, depending on what happens during each shift. In spite of the long hours, the importance of their mission is not forgotten. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What happened with USS Cole, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why we get up every day; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to make sure that never happens again to our ships or any of our NATO countries or brother and sister countries,â&#x20AC;? Al-Russan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When they pull into port we provide security to them, to make sure that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lose anymore lives. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an easy way to wake, to know that I am out there doing that for them.â&#x20AC;?

According to Levine, CRS-1 is comprised of Sailors known as brown water Sailors or Sailors that work in coastal, inner coastal and harbor waters. This means securing any lateral space that goes from the coast out to

the blue water or open ocean, while working with the host countriesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; militaries to accomplish the needed mission. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a really good working relationship with both the Djiboutian coast guard the Djiboutian navy and even the French navy that is here,â&#x20AC;? Levine said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do all of our launch and recoveries as a joint operation with the Djiboutian coast guard.

They help clear out the port, make sure it is secure and we are able to launch our boats.â&#x20AC;?

As USNS Laramie wrapped up business and headed safely out to sea, it was clear to Levine that CRS-1 completed another successful mission. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bottom line is they did an amazing job, I would serve with all of them all over again, proud to have had the opportunity to come out here and work with all of them,â&#x20AC;? Levine said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They kept everything moving forward and provided security for the ships coming in and out of port. The team has been stellar.â&#x20AC;?

| Navy dedicated to SAPR

Continued from B1 April is an opportunity to build on existing momentum to eliminate the crime of sexual assault and ensure all service members are committed to creating command climates of professionalism, dignity and respect. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As we focus on this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Eliminate Sexual Assault: Know your part. Do your part., itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s critical that everyone takes time to focus on the areas where they can help, through attention and intervention,â&#x20AC;? said Rear Adm. Rick Snyder, director, 21st Century Sailor OfďŹ ce.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sailors at every level of leadership are the ones that make this not just a successful month, but a sustained and positive campaign to identify situations that pose a risk for sexual harassment, sexual assault, and other criminal behaviors and have the social courage to safely correct harmful behavior.â&#x20AC;?

In addition to making Sailors aware of SAAPM and this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme, commands are encouraged to organize events to highlight the awareness and prevention of sexual assault.

Some of the suggested events include hanging ribbons on trees around base, hosting

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Meet your SARC and victim advocateâ&#x20AC;? events, organizing skits at the local base theater, and other activities to raise awareness during the month of April. Events can be coordinated with local Sexual Assault Prevention and Response professionals to ensure maximum visibility and participation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We see Sailors stepping up and helping, and we want to encourage that to continue,â&#x20AC;? said Snyder. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month is a great opportunity for commands to show their support and focus on eliminating sexual assault.â&#x20AC;?

CARTER

| Budget issues discussed By that, he said in a written testimony, he means the department could be forced to consider pay cuts, not just cuts in the growth of compensation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We could be forced to consider all means of shedding excess infrastructure, not just working within the congressional [Base Realignment and Closure] process.

We could be forced to look at signiďŹ cant force structure cuts, not just trimming around the edges,â&#x20AC;? the secretary explained.

And the department could be forced to ask the military services to do, and be prepared to do, signiďŹ cantly less than what traditionally has been expected and required of them, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This may lead to decisions that no Americans, including members of Congress, want us to make,â&#x20AC;? Carter added.

Continued from B1 On the AUMF, Carter said two things â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ďŹ&#x201A;exibility and wide-spread support â&#x20AC;&#x201C; are important for him as secretary of defense. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One is that it gives us the ďŹ&#x201A;exibility to carry out our campaign,â&#x20AC;? he added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but the other, is that it is passed up here on Capitol Hill in a way that says very clearly to our men and women who are conducting the campaign against ISIL that the country is behind them.â&#x20AC;?

On the AUMF provisions, the secretary said the authorization doesn't try to say everything that is permitted. Instead, it wisely gives DOD leaders the ďŹ&#x201A;exibility to conduct the campaign against ISIL the way that defeating that enemy requires.

Changing the shape of the military The authorizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s language does rule out an Iraq- or Afghanistan-type long period of offensive combat operations, and that helps military leaders practically and geographically, Carter added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;because we don't foresee having to conduct another campaign like Iraq or Afghanistan.â&#x20AC;?

On sequestration, Carter said that if the department is confronted with sequestration-level budgets and continued obstacles to reform, it canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t simply keep making incremental cuts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We would have to change the shape, and not just the size, of our military, signiďŹ cantly impacting parts of our defense strategy,â&#x20AC;? he added.

Focus on modernization What makes the ďŹ scal year 2016 budget different from others over the past decade, he said in a written testimony, is the focus it puts on new funding for modernization. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After years of war, which required the deferral of longer-term modernization investments, this budget puts renewed emphasis on preparing for future threats, especially threats that challenge our militaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s power projection capabilities,â&#x20AC;? he said.

The capability to rapidly surge aircraft, ships, troops and supplies, projecting power anywhere across the globe, Carter added, lies at the core of the defense strategy and what the American people have come to expect of their military. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It guarantees that when an acute crisis erupts anywhere in the world, America can provide aid when disaster strikes, reinforce our allies when they are threatened, and protect our citizens and interests globally,â&#x20AC;? he said.

On the table Carter told the panel that as secretary, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I will not send troops into a ďŹ ght with outdated equipment, inadequate readiness or ineffective doctrine. But everything else is on the table â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including parts of our budget that have long been considered inviolate.â&#x20AC;?

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BMC Jimi Partyka The Spartyka Wounded Warrior 5K Run (SWW5K) takes place March 28 at 9 a.m. in Virginia Beach. The 5K benefits veteran and military-related charities

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SPARTYKA WOUNDED WARRIOR

By Yiorgo Contributing Writer

It is that time of the year again when the Spartyka Wounded Warrior 5K Run (SWW5K) takes off running, on Saturday, March 28, at 9 a.m., at 31st Street and Atlantic Ave., in Virginia Beach.

This is the seventh annual SWW5K and Jimi Partyka, the man responsible for making this event possible could not be prouder.

Yiorgo: Jimi, why did you decide to sponsor this event?

Jimi Partyka: I am three generations military, with a combined service of over 66 years between my grandfather, father and myself and it just seemed like the right route to go. I am currently a chief petty officer in the Navy and I am stationed here at Little Creek base. This is our way to honor and thank the brave men and women in

online For more information or to register, visit spartykawoundedwarrior.com. For more information about Honor and Remember, visit www.honorandremember.org.

the U.S. military, while also raising funds to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project; a national nonprofit organization supporting wounded veterans whose mission is to honor and empower Wounded Warriors by raising awareness and enlisting the public’s aid for the needs of severely injured service men and women. What better way to enlist the public’s help then with a 5K run where everybody can be a part of something big and give back.

Y: Who is allowed to participate?

JP: We welcome all runners and walkers of all ages, both in a competitive and leisure mode.

Y: The race has really expended all over the U.S., and even overseas.

JP: We started in Virginia Beach in March 2009 and it has grown into the Race Around the World. On the same day, there are host satellite races in New York State, Washington state, Connecticut, California, Texas, and at military bases in the United Arab Emirates; Rota, Spain; Kuwait and Afghanistan.

Y: Along with the 5K run, you will also have two very special ceremonies taking place. One is Warrior of the Day and the other is Honor and Remember flag recipi-

ent.

JP: We recognize a Warrior of the Day at all of our events, as a way of putting a face and name to the individuals who are fighting for our freedom daily. This gives the [service member] the opportunity to share his or her experience with everyone.

As far as Honor and Remember, it is a national remembrance campaign whose goal is to establish and promote a nationally recognized flag that would fly continuously as a visible reminder to all Americans of the lives lost by all military members in action and in service, from our nation’s inception. Working closely with Honor and Remember we will put one personalized Honor and Remember flag in the hands of an immediate family member who has lost a loved one in military service.

Anyone reading this can recommend a Warrior of the Day and an Honor and Remember flag recipient, for future Spartyka events by contacting us at the link below.

Y: Who will be recognized for these two events?

JP: The Warrior of the Day award this year is going to Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Jeffrey Wells who has served on four deployments (two in Iraq and two in Af-

We recognize a Warrior of the Day at all of our events, as a way of putting a face and name to the individuals who are fighting for our freedom daily.”

- Jimi Partyka

ghanistan). He has survived being blown up and having been shot. Upon his return, Wells has launched the Connected Warrior Foundation, and works tirelessly with many community projects.

Also, this year’s Honor and Remember flag recipient will be presented to Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 1st Class Emily Feeks, on behalf of her fallen husband, Special Warfare Operator 1st Class (SEAL) Patrick D. Feeks. Feeks is currently on active duty stationeed at Special Operations Command in Tampa, Florida.

NEW BUSCH GARDENS ROLLER COASTER DEBUTS NEXT MONTH WILLIAMSBURG

Courtesy photo Guests daring enough to take on Tempesto will race into unbelievably tight turns at 63 miles per hour and defy gravity as they roll through a complete inversion 154 feet in the air.

Busch Gardens’ newest thrill attraction, Tempesto™, debuts April 25 at Busch Gardens. Park President Carl Lum announced the launch coaster’s name, its key features and its opening date during a special pass member preview day held, March 21.

Tempesto’s three launch experiences propel riders forward and backward through the ride’s station house, speeding past waiting guests at more than 60 miles per hour. Riders then climb 154 feet in the air for Tempesto’s signature loop-the-loop inversion.

“Guests waiting to experience Tempesto will certainly feel its power as the coaster train races past them at highway speeds,” said Larry Giles, Busch Gardens’ vice president of engineering.

Work on Tempesto began in fall 2014, and the construction team bolted the final piece of track in place in late January. The construction phase will come to an end in the next few weeks and the park’s operations team will begin ride testing.

“I’m looking forward to seeing the expression on our guests’ faces when they watch Tempesto in action,” said Lum. “The speed of this launch coaster, combined with its compact footprint will make for an exhilarating ride.”

Now through March 31, the Williamsburg parks are offering a great deal to enjoy Tempesto over and over with a 2-Park Fun Card. For just $75 – the same price as a one-day ticket to Busch Gardens – guests receive unlimited admission to both Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA through Sept. 7. The offer represents a 25 percent savings off the regular price of a 2-Park Fun Card.

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

■ for troops Waves of Honor permits any U.S. active duty military, activated or drilling reservist, or National Guardsman to one complimentary admission per year for military personnel and as many as three direct dependents.

For more information, visit http://bit. ly/1DOsGSy.

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Calendar

CAMELOT | part 1 of 2 Camelot brings to life the legend of King Arthur, Queen Guinevere and Sir Lancelot.

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

Hampton Roads Harley Davidson blood drive ■ When: March 28, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

■ Where: Harley Davidson Showroom,

6450 George Washington Memorial Highway in Yorktown ■ For more information, visit: redcrossblood.org.

March is Red Cross Month and this drive is a great time for locals to celebrate with two all American organizations who are joining forces to help save lives. This year, the drive is held in memory of dear friend and long-time Harley Davidson employee, Vince Miles (pictured above) who passed away in late 2014. Miles was passionate about recruiting blood donors to growing this annual event. Walk-ins are welcome at the Harley Davidson blood drive or you can make an appointment at redcrossblood.org using sponsor code 2380 or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS ((800) 733-2767).

Garden Stars Astronomy Evening

The Adventures of Mr. Potato Head ■ ■

■ When:

March 27, 7:30 p.m.

■ Where: Norfolk Botanical Garden ■ Cost: Not-yet member $10 / member $6 ■ For more information, call: 441-5830 Come out for an evening under the stars & join the Back Bay Astronomers as they take you on a tour of the solar system.

After an informative indoor presentation, step outside and observe the night sky through high-powered telescopes. Bring a flashlight; involves some walking.

The Art of Video Games ■ When: March 28, 4:30 p.m.

■ Where: Chrysler Museum of Art ■ Cost: FREE ■ For more information, call: 664-6200

The Chrysler Museum of Art becomes a gamer’s paradise with the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s groundbreaking exhibition The Art of Video Games. The show explores the 40-year evolution of video games as an artistic medium, from their modest onedimensional beginnings to the stunning, lifelike graphics of today.

When: March 28, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Where: Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center ■ Cost: FREE with paid Aquarium admission ■ For more information, call: 385-3474 Mr. Potato Head needs you to join his tater team for some fun, and educational expeditions at the Virginia Aquarium.

The Adventures of Mr. Potato Head is an exciting hands-on traveling exhibit created by the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum in collaboration with PLAYSKOOL®.

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Journey to ‘Camelot’ at Norfolk’s Chrysler Hall

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Chrysler Hall is about to be transformed into medieval England as Camelot, one of the theater’s most legendary musicals and winner of four Tony Awards comes to town with all its majesty and glory for three performances only on April 3 and 4. Get your tickets now before it is too late.

Camelot brings to life the story of the legend of King Arthur, his beautiful new Queen Guinevere and the dashing Sir Lancelot, his most trusted knight, in one of history’s most famous love triangles of all time. Be there as you witness this story of pageantry, passion and ultimately betrayal, intertwined with such enchanting Lerner and Loewe numbers as I wonder what the King Is Doing Tonight, What Do Simple Folks Do?, Camelot, If Ever I Would Leave You, and so much more.

In this national tour, Adam Grabau plays King Arthur and his beautiful real life wife Kate Williams Grabau, plays Lady Ann. They have perfected the art of working happily together day in and day out.

Yiorgo: With all the angst that King Arthur goes through, I wondered how both of you make it work. How did the two of you meet?

Adam Grabau: I remember the moment well. I first saw my now wife in a theater in Baltimore, June 2006. Kate came to audition for a production of Ragtime that we were doing, wearing what at the time she called her blue, knee length audition dress.

It was the first show we did together. It took me nine shows over the course of three years before I asked her out. When she announced that she was going to grad school I knew that if I did not ask her out, I would regret it the rest of my life.

Kate Williams Grabau: And I almost ran away from him. It was a little bit like, When Harry Met Sally. We were friends, it was clear that there was an attraction there, we would bicker about things, tease each other, a cat and mouse thing for years and when he finally asked me out it was because I had been accepted into the University of California’s (USC) Master of Fine Arts Program and I was leaving to be 3,000 miles away. So I was like, this is the moment you’re taking to ask me out? He tricked me.

We were doing Oklahoma, it was our nineth show together and as I was leaving to take my bow he grabs me as I was running on stage and gives me a ukulele because I had jokingly said I wanted one for my road trip to USC and said this comes with a caveat that I had to go to dinner with him. So that’s how we went on our first date. We dated for three months then I left for graduate school.

We had a two year long distance courtship and one year engagement where we skyped a lot. We will be married three years come September.

AG: It was in April 2011 in Providence, Rhode Island. I woke up in a hotel room and I said to myself, I said, “Self, if you ever loose her, you’re life would be over. You have to be with her no mater what.” I asked Kate to be my wife and thankfully she said yes.

KWG: I left to go to USC, driving cross country with my mother. We are in Ohio, and I started crying because I realized that I wanted to go down a path with him but I was going to be 3,000 miles away.

Y: Talk about those instances when the two of you are on the stage at the same time and perhaps unbeknownst to the audience the two of you share those brief, yet private, moments.

KWG: Adam as King Arthur is on the stage 98 percent of the time. I am Lady Ann, the lady in waiting for Guinevere. We are together in two numbers so we have made a point to find a moment to connect in character. A coy “You’re Majesty!” from me.

AG: And a sly Lady Ann comment from me. We always acknowledge each other and sometimes there is a little joke if we are in the mood.

KWG: In the curtain call when Adam takes the final bow and signals for the rest of the company to join him in a company bow, I am directly behind him and he is winking at me.

Y: So what is it like to be married and tour together 24/7?

AG: The short answer is that you have to respect each other and that includes acknowledging and respecting each other’s space.

KWG: Yes, on the tour bus we sit on the opposite sides by choice. Adam sits in the front and I sit in the back so we can each have our alone/quiet time.

AG: We agreed on that early on, since we will be together almost all the time for a year, we have to have a defined window of time that we are not together.

KWG: So, as Adam said, it is about respect. Respect your alone time, your together time and your work time, because we need to remember that even though we are married, when we walk into the theater we are on the clock and everything else has to be left at the door. We have it down to a science now, it’s great and it made us better actors.

AG: Part of the appeal of being an actor is that it’s gratifying on so many levels. You touch other people’s lives that you will probably never meet and give them an experience. Our goal for this show is that people leave inspired with the Camelot ideal that life can be better and we can be better to each other. “Violence is not strength and compassion is not weakness,” as Arthur says in the play. Civilization has a long way to go and we can make it happen.

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■ green tip – Earth Hour this Saturday The City of Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) and numerous local organizations will join millions worldwide in switching off the lights in homes and businesses for one hour – Earth Hour – from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 28. Groups and individuals are urged to participate!

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Spruce up your yard for spring with eco-friendly lawn, landscape tips

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After Hampton Roads’ seemingly endless winter, most everyone with a yard is ready to spruce up their outdoor spaces for spring’s arrival. Now is the perfect time to get your curb appeal back in shape, and the askHRgreen.org experts encourage eager gardening enthusiasts to think green when implementing their seasonal lawn and garden plans. The following tips will help you create a landscape that’s easy on the eyes – and the environment.

■ Test Your Soil. Applying fertilizer to your lawn may not be necessary. An inexpensive soil test can help determine if fertilizer is needed and if so, how much to put down. Cutting back on fertilizer saves you money and improves local water quality. Details at www. askhrgreen.org/put-your-soil-to-the-test/ ■ Plant More Plants. Grass is better than bare dirt, but plants and trees are better than grass. Plants not only make your yard look great, they also soak up lots of stormwater runoff produced by the hard surfaces of your home. Bonus?

Less grass means less mowing.

■ Choose Native Plants. Native plants are often drought tolerant, disease resistant and perfectly suited to thrive in our climate. Because of this, they require little to no fertilizer while still providing the landscaping look you seek.

■ Cleanup Your Clippings. Don’t blow grass clippings into the road or down storm drains. Better yet, leave them right on your grass, where they serve as a nat-

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■ Consider Compost. Dead limbs, grass clippings, pulled weeds – oh my!

Composting is the best way to dispose of unwanted plant scraps because the byproduct is an eco-friendly source of nutrients for your soil. It will also help decrease your contributions to local landfills. Yard waste should never go in your curbside recycling container, but may be accepted for composting at a drop-off center in your community. Find out at www.askhrgreen.org/recyclinginformation-by-locality/ ■ Mulch Your Beds. Mulch gives any flowerbed a uniform, finished look. But did you know that it’s also eco-friendly?

Mulch helps retain moisture (meaning less watering) and also controls erosion, weeds and soil temperatures.

■ Water Wisely. Grassy lawns only need about one inch of rain per week to thrive. Use a rain gauge to determine if watering is necessary. When needed, be sure to adjust sprinklers so they are watering plants, not pavement.

■ Put Rain to Work. The roof of your home puts off lots of rain, but you don’t have to let it go down the (storm) drain.

Installing a rain barrel for less than $100 will allow you to store rainwater for all your outdoor watering needs, while reducing your property’s threat to local water quality. askHRgreen.org is your go-to resource for all things green in Hampton Roads – from recycling tips and pointers for keeping local waterways clean to water-saving ideas and simple steps to make local living easy on the environment.

How to reduce unwanted litters, end shelter deaths for kittens nationwide Brandpoint

The spring season brings warmer weather, longer days, colorful blooms and many baby animals. In the wild, newborn babies can flourish freely, but for many animal shelters, the spring is the busiest time of year because donations of unwanted kittens and cats often outpace available space.

As is known in the industry as the annual kitten tsunami, each spring and early summer brings an overwhelming number of kittens from unwanted and oftentimes unintended litters to animal shelters. Reducing the number of unwanted spring litters means taking action now to sterilize cats before they become pregnant.

"Caring pet providers who do not want to allow the nearly inevitable, unplanned and unwanted pregnancy to occur must request the fail-safe spay before the predictable breeding season arrives," says veterinarian W. Marvin Mackie,

D.V.M., retired. "That means all moms of this past year and young females by five months of age should have their onetime sterilization surgery now."

Why is it important to have females spayed by five months rather than six months or later? Mackie explains that while mating can occur all year long, peak mating times correlate with the equinox.

Lengthening daylight rules the process.

"When the days start to get longer in January and February, additional sunlight signals a female cat's pituitary gland to start ovarian activity and she will go into heat," says Mackie. "Whenever a queen mates, pregnancy is guaranteed, and 61 to 63 days later an average of three to five kittens are born. Then, two months later the kittens are weaning and the caretaker may decide to keep them or try to re-home them. If unsuccessful, many are taken to shelters. Shelters call May, June and July the kitten tsunami season as there are mul-

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The shelter becomes overwhelmed, as there are not enough homes available."

What can you do to prevent unwanted litters and help your cat and cats in general?

Here are some tips from the experts at animal advocacy group Marian's Dream: If you have a cat who needs to be spayed or neutered, don't delay. Waiting until six months or later can mean they are already in their cycle and can become pregnant. More than a million cats are euthanized each year at shelters because there are simply more cats than available space.

Many of these deaths would be eliminated by sterilization before puberty.

The benefits of early spaying go beyond reducing shelter populations. An estimated 75,000 cats every year die of mammary gland cancer and research shows cats spayed before their first heat cycle have a 91 percent lower risk of developing it. Learn more at www.mariansdream.org.

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Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb: Larry spans the globe, uniting favorite and new characters while embarking on an epic quest to save the magic before it is gone forever.

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Friday, March 27 6 p.m. Kingsman:The Secret Service (R) 9 p.m.The Lazarus Effect (PG-13)

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Get Hard Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart star in this comedy about a wrongfully convicted investment banker who prepares for prison life with the help of the man who washes his car.

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Brad Keselowski credits crew chief Paul Wolfe’s tire strategy with his first win of the season.

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Often in motorsports, races are won by the team and driver that have the most pure speed.

Other times, the driver and team with the best strategy take the checkered flag.

On Sunday, March 22, at Auto Club Speedway, after Stewart-Haas Racing teammates Kurt Busch and Kevin Harvick had dominated the Auto Club 400 and appeared poised to decide the win between themselves, Brad Keselowski and his crew chief, Paul Wolfe, beat them on tire strategy.

Busch, in his second race after a suspension, appeared to be on track to drive his No. 41 Chevrolet to Victory Lane after leading the most laps. But with just a little over a lap remaining, the caution flag flew for debris on the track.

Most of the top teams, including Busch’s and Harvick’s, opted to come to pit road and take two fresh tires for the green-white-check-

ered-flag run to the finish.

Keselowski’s team, which hadn’t been a front-runner all day, opted to take four tires, which makes the car faster, but takes longer, and puts a driver farther back for the restart.

Keselowski lined up 14th for the restart, with Busch and Harvick trailing only the three drivers who stayed on the track on worn tires.

Busch raced into the lead with Harvick on his bumper, but a second caution flag flew for more debris, setting up another attempt at a green-white-checkered finish.

By this time, Keselowski had moved to sixth, but few were paying any attention to him.

At the drop of the green, Busch held the lead, but Keselowski was on the march, and caught him with about a half a lap remaining, and beat him to the finish line to score his first win of the season and first at Auto Club, where his best previous finish was an 18th.

Keselowski was quick to credit Wolfe’s strategy – and some good fortune – for his

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17th career Cup win.

“At the end, we caught some breaks, made the most of the breaks we caught,” he said.

He added that he knows there will be other days when he has the fastest car, but someone else will win.

“When you win [at Auto Club], you temper that with the knowledge you’re going to lose one like this,” he said. “You’re going to have a dominant car one day, and there’s going to come a sequence of fluke events that’s going to cost you a win. That’s how racing goes.”

For Harvick, it was a rare instance in which he didn’t have both the speed and strategy to win. His team opted for two tires, which looked like the correct call, until the second caution flag flew, giving Keselowski more laps to use his fresh rubber.

“Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose,” Harvick said. “A great call won us the [2013] championship. It was still the right call [Sunday] if the caution doesn’t fly twice.”

The win has bigger impact for Keselowski than just an unexpected trophy. It means that both drivers from Team Penske – including Daytona 500 winner Joey Logano – are locked in to the Chase for the Sprint Cup. Harvick wound up passing Busch to take the runner-up spot, stretching his string of finishing first or second to eight straight races.

Richard Childress Racing had another strong day, with Paul Menard finishing fourth, ahead of Ryan Newman, who scored his third straight top-5 finish.

There were some questions after the race about NASCAR’s decision to call a caution period for debris so close to the finish, but Sprint Cup Series director Richard Buck said he and his fellow officials weren’t doing anything improper. He also said there’s no intention on NASCAR’s part to use the caution flag to influence how a race plays out.

“We don’t have any favorites,” he said. “We try to keep every emotion out of it. Safety is No. 1.”

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JOSE ALDO, CONOR MCGREGOR WAR OF WORDS CONTINUES IN LAS VEGAS

By Matt Parrino UFC.com

A Brazilian reporter asked Conor McGregor which chant would reverberate loudest in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 11, when the Irishman challenges Jose Aldo for the UFC featherweight title.

Would it be the Brazilians’ “Você vai morrer” or the Irish’s “There’s only one.”

“The Brazilians won’t even be heard,” McGregor said.

McGregor is convinced that the Irish contingent set to invade Las Vegas during International Fight Week will take over the city and the arena.

“The Irish will flock on the fight capital, and everyone that gets off that plane will be ready to fight,” McGregor said. “I don’t think the people in the city of Las Vegas know

what they’re in for. … It’s going to be a phenomenal night inside the MGM. Make no mistake – it’s going to be electric.”

With more than three months remaining before Aldo and McGregor finally collide inside the Octagon, the two combatants made the second stop on a 10-city UFC 189 World Championship Tour on March 23, to talk to a small collection of media members at the Red Rock Resort &

Casino in Las Vegas.

Both fighters continued their war of words, specifically Aldo, who said 50 percent of the reason McGregor is in the position he is in, is because of his marketability.

The other 50 percent, a mere afterthought in Aldo’s mind, is what the Irishman has been able to accomplish in the Octagon.

During the first staredown of the tour in Brazil over the weekend, Aldo said he sensed fear in McGregor.

“I saw it in his eyes. He asked me to face him in his eyes and I did it, and I saw fear in his eyes,” Aldo

said. “I know he used to be a fan of mine, and watch all my fights. But I studied him. I know everything that he does.”

McGregor argued that it is actually Aldo who is feeling fear ahead of the big title fight. “Fear has a strong stench, and he is reeking of it. That’s it, I simply see fear,” McGregor said.

A student of the game that he loves, McGregor said he has studied Aldo as well. He said the champion can’t possibly know everything about his game because he’s always evolving and bringing new wrinkles with him into every fight.

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Religious Services JEB Little Creek Chapel JEB Fort Story Chapel 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 Mass schedule: 8:30 a.m., Sun. PROTESTANT Worship service:10:30 a.m., Sun.

NSA Northwest Annex Chapel ROMAN CATHOLIC Rosary: 9:30 a.m., Sun. Confessions: 9:30 a.m., Sun. Mass Schedule: 10 a.m., Sun. CCD (Sept-May) 11 a.m., Sun. PROTESTANT (EPISCOPAL) Worship service: 8 a.m., Sun. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL July 29 - Aug. 2; 6 to 8 p.m.

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.

Naval Station Norfolk 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 Mass schedule: 11:30 a.m., Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m., Sun. PROTESTANT Sun. school: 9:15 a.m., Sun. Worship service: 10:40 a.m., Sun. Bible study: 11 a.m., Wed.

Dam Neck Annex Chapel ROMAN CATHOLIC Confessions: 4:15 p.m., Sat. Mass Schedule: 5 p.m., Sat.

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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.

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