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■ local ceremony Hampton Roads Navy Reserve Ofﬁcer Training Corps midshipmen stand in formation in preparation to conduct a pass in review at Regent University. More than 250 midshipmen from Hampton Roads Navy Reserve Ofﬁcer Training Corps participated in the pass in review and spring awards ceremony.

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Naval leadership of the future was on full display as Regent University hosted the Hampton Roads Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Spring 2015 pass in review and spring awards ceremony, April 11. The ceremony recognized the extraordinary academic achievements of the Hampton Roads NROTC midshipmen. “I just want to give a round of applause to these midshipmen, Marines and officer candidates on a job well done,” said Capt. Daniel S. Cave, Hampton Roads NROTC unit commanding officer. “These guys have put in a lot of hard work. There were a lot of early mornings and a lot of time spent on the drill field and I just want to thank them for their efforts and let them know I couldn’t be more proud.” Pass in review is an age-old tradition. Present day parades in the naval service have their basis in both history and tradition. The massed formation of troops on one long line at close interval made the massing of firepower from muzzle-loaded muskets possible. The NROTC program was established to develop midshipmen mentally, morally and physically and to instill them with the highest ideals of duty and loyalty. In addition to a normal academic workload leading to a baccalaureate degree, NROTC students attend classes in Naval Science, participate in the NROTC unit for drill, marching movements, physical training and other activities, which cumulatively combine to their understanding of the leadership principles of a military officer. The Hampton Roads NROTC is one of the largest officer training battalions in the nation, consisting of more than 250 Sailors, Marines, and midshipmen. It is comprised of a consortium of institutions that include Old Dominion University, Hampton University, Norfolk State University, Regent University and Tidewater Community College. “These guys are going to amaze you with their experiences and rapid maturity as they are thrust into some of the most demanding leadership roles,” said Rear Adm. Kenneth Whitesell, assistant commander of Navy Personnel Command.

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Ships passing in the straits unite Navy families By MC3 Cory D. Sanders USS Carl Vinson Public Affairs

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Sailors assigned to USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) took part in a joint command venture aimed at reuniting military family members stationed on each of these forwarddeployed carriers, April 13. Carl Vinson will soon depart the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility for its homeport of San Diego after supporting operations in the region since October 2014. Theodore Roosevelt, having just entered the region, will be taking the place

of Carl Vinson. With that, this brief reunion for some military families stationed on these forward-deployed carriers, breathes life into the old saying, “like two ships passing in the night.” Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Robyn Gonzales, assigned to the Stingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 94, currently deployed on board Carl Vinson, and Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Alexander Gonzales, assigned to the Red Rippers of VFA-11, currently deployed on board Theodore Roosevelt, reunited for a brief moment on Theodore Roosevelt. The dual-military couple explained the challenge of being stationed at separate commands.

MC2 Chris Brown Cousins stationed aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) and USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) are reunited as Theodore Roosevelt prepares to relieve Carl Vinson in the 5th Fleet Area of Operations.

“Being away from my husband has been the most difﬁcult part of the deployment,” said Gonzales, apart from her husband since August 2014 when Carl Vinson departed its homeport of San Diego on its current deployment.

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NAVY, AIR FORCE COLLABORATION BENEFITS BABIES, TAXPAYERS By Deborah R. Kallgren Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Public Affairs

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By combining resources in a joint initiative between Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) and the 633rd Medical Group at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, more than $1.5 million of taxpayer money has been saved in less than a year. This joint venture means Air Force service members have Navy doctors caring for their children in an Air

SPARTYKA RUNS FOR THE WOUNDED In spite of the blistering cold temperature and ﬁerce winds, the sun warmed the backs of runners as they gathered at Neptune Park in Virginia Beach, March 28, to participate in the Spartyka Nationhosted seventh annual Wounded Warrior 5K run. » see A5

Force hospital, and Navy families’ babies are treated by Air Force nurses in a Navy hospital. This innovative resource-sharing project has resulted in improved patient safety, signiﬁcant cost savings, and convenience to families of newborns who need neonatal intensive care. The project is coordinated by the Tidewater enhanced Multiservice Market, or eMSM for short. In an analysis of data from October 2013 to August 2014, more than 150 acutely ill newborns were diverted to civilian

hospitals due to the limited number of neonatal intensive care unit beds within the Tidewater military health system. For babies who are transferred out, the continuity of patient care is disrupted, risking patient safety. Families must travel to visit their newborns, who often require weeks or months of hospitalization. And sending care to a civilian hospital contributes an additional $3 million for taxpayers.

NHHC 50 YEARS Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) took a bit of history and historic expertise to the Sea Air Space (SAS) Exposition in National Harbor, Maryland, April 13-15.

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Military Commuters: Information on Elizabeth River Tunnels Project By Leila Rice ERT News

The Elizabeth River Tunnels (ERT) Project was launched in 2012 as a Public Private Partnership (P3) between the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and its private partner, Elizabeth River Crossings (ERC). The $2.1 billion ERT Project is the largest P3 infrastructure project in the Commonwealth and is a top priority for the Hampton Roads region, including many in the military community. The ERT Project consists of a new, two-lane immersed tunnel under the Elizabeth River adjacent to the existing Midtown Tunnel to double its capacity, rehabilitation of the existing Midtown Tunnel and the two existing Downtown Tunnels and a new one-mile, elevated four-lane extension of the Martin Luther King Freeway which will connect all four tunnels along with Interstate 264 (I-264) and Virginia Route 164. All-Electronic Tolling and Payment Methods Tolling is one funding source for the ERT Project. The Downtown and Midtown tunnels are all-electronic tolled (AET) facilities that improve connections between the region’s military

installations. Without physical toll booths, traffic at the Downtown and Midtown tunnels can be sustained at a free flowing pace, minimizing vehicle idle times. Gantries over the roadway collect the toll electronically — with no cash option, and no stopping or slowing to pay. Each vehicle is identified either by an E-ZPass transponder or by license plate for Pay by Plate. All commuters can obtain an EZPass over the phone, in person or online. Naval Station Norfolk NEX is also a certified retailer for E-ZPass On-the-Go kits. In addition to the ERT Project, E-ZPass is used on toll facilities throughout Virginia and in 14 other states. For more information, visit www.ezpassva.com. Drivers without an E-ZPass transponder will Pay by Plate. The Pay by Plate process uses license plate recognition on the toll gantries above the roadway to identify and invoice customers by mail who have used the tolled facilities. Invoiced customers are charged a processing fee, which is in addition to the toll. Pay by Plate customers can pay invoices by mail, by telephone at 855-ERT-ROAD, online at www.DriveERT.com or in person at the ERT customer service center in Portsmouth.

Assistance for Military Members With the military’s peak summer moving season approaching, it is important to know the basics about AET to keep your accounts, and your DMV record, in good standing. Pay by Plate invoices are sent to the address and state where the vehicle is currently registered, so if a home of record is in another state or if a service member or spouse is currently deployed, additional steps should be taken to insure proper delivery of your invoice. For assistance with invoices related to a different home of record on the vehicle’s registration, contact the Department of Motor Vehicles for the state which the vehicle is registered. For assistance with invoices related to a deployment, please contact the ERT Customer Service Center directly. The DOD has implemented the Transportation Incentive Program (TIP), a mass transit benefit program for military commuters to help reduce traffic congestion and air pollution. Department of the Navy members are eligible for up to $245 per month in transit benefits. Learn more at www. fmo. navy.mil/Divisions/FMO3/how_ to_participate.html or contact the Navy Regional TIP coordinator at 757-3222836. The ERT Project also honors the Service members Civil Relief Act (SCRA) and will work directly with members of the military at the ERT Customer Service Center. For more information on the ERT Project for military members or new residents, visit https://www.driveert. com/about-the-project/resources/ .

NEW BIFOCALS, TRIFOCALS AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE MEMBERS, RETIREES By Julius L. Evans Naval Medical Logistics Command Public Affairs

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A new option for bifocal and trifocal wearers is now available for active-duty personnel and DOD retirees, effective March 2015. The addition, known as the ‘5A-M,’ was added to ensure there would be room to accommodate bifocal and trifocal prescriptions. It can be ordered through any DOD optometry or ophthalmology clinic through the Spectacle Request Transmission System. “The black standard issue frame that was introduced in January 2012 was very well received, but did not provide enough depth or vertical room to in-

corporate bifocal and trifocal lenses,” said Capt. Paul Andre, Naval Ophthalmic Support and Training Activity’s (NOSTRA) commanding ofﬁcer. “Therefore, a new option was reviewed and approved by the Military Health System’s Optical Fabrication Enterprise [OFE] and coordinated by NOSTRA in order to meet the need.” The 5A-M is only for bifocals and trifocals and not a single vision option. Fitting kits for the optometry and ophthalmology clinics are available through the Electronic Catalog (E-CAT). Andre further explained the availability of the glasses to personnel and reiterated more details associated with the new frames.

“Military eyeglasses are provided to recruits, active duty military, activated reserve, National Guard and eligible DOD retirees,” he said. “Prescription military eyewear is provided at no cost to the service member. These glasses are also at no cost to eligible DOD retirees.” NOSTRA is the premiere manufacturing facility for the OFE, and provides optical fabrication support by fabricating military eyewear, prescription gas mask inserts and combat protective eyewear inserts. NOSTRA is also home for the Tri-Service Optician School (TOPS) for the Navy, Army, and Air Force. TOPS, is an intensive six-month course of instruction with successful students certifying as opticians.

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LINCOLN RAISES $54K DURING NMCRS FUND DRIVE Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) wrapped up their Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) fund drive April 10 raising more than $54,000, exceeding its goal of $50,000. See the full story at http://bit.ly/1ynkqqX.

MARMC CONTINUES SUCCESS OF NAMTS PROGRAM Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) graduated 25 Sailors in its second Naval Afloat Maintenance Training Strategy (NAMTS) ceremony of 2015 on Main Street in Building CEP-200 aboard Naval Station Norfolk (NSN), Apr. 8. MARMC Sailors enrolled in the NAMTS program receive on-the-job training (OJT) which assists them in gaining one of 16 potential Navy Enlisted Classifications (NEC). See the full story at http://bit.ly/1OweQqc.

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City of Virginia Beach hosts ‘Art of Being a Military Child’ ceremony children and included topics such as, parents and their family, teachers and schools, military lifestyle, cultures experienced, and transitions and changes. Those in attendance included Dr. Aaron Spence, superintendent of Virginia Beach Public Schools, Capt. Frank Hughlett, commanding officer of JEBLCFS and Dorothy McAullife, first lady of the Commonwealth of Virginia. “I’m honored to be here to help celebrate this wonderful artwork that you all have created and it really does tell a powerful, powerful story,” said McAullife. “I cannot say enough, from the bottom of my heart, how much the Governor and I, as well as everyone in his administration care about our commonwealth’s military families.” Awards for first, second,

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The artistic expressions of the sons and daughters of Sailors assigned to naval installations and commands across the Hampton Roads region was celebrated at the third annual “Art of Being a Military Child” awards ceremony April 1, held at Lynnhaven Mall. The event, organized by the Virginia Beach Public Schools, leadership at the Lynnhaven Mall, and the Military School Liaison Ofﬁcers at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story (JEBLCFS) and Naval Air Station Oceana, showcased artwork from more than 700 students. The artwork focused around their experience as military

third place and honorable mentions were presented to students in multiple categories including: Kindergarten through second grade level, third grade through ﬁfth grade level, middle school and high school levels. Several reoccurring themes throughout the exhibition were pieces that detailed the effects of deployments, homecomings and changing of duty stations, said Hughlett. “This art exhibit is more than just some sketches and paintbrush strokes on a piece of paper,” said Hughlett. “They say that a picture is worth a thousand words, well some of these pieces of art are a jarring reminder that when our service members deploy in defense of our country, that they alone are not the only ones who are serving, that their spouses and children are

MC2 Justin Yarborough An award recipient poses for a photo with (left to right) Dr. Aaron Spence, superintendent of Virginia Beach Public Schools, Dorothy McAuliffe, ﬁrst lady of the Commonwealth of Virginia and Capt. Frank Hughlett, commanding ofﬁcer of Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, during the third annual “Art of Being a Military Child” recognition ceremony held at Lynnhaven Mall.

serving along with them.” The exhibit will remain on display at the mall through the end of April, which is nationally recognized as the Month of the Military Child. The distinc-

tion was ofﬁcially proclaimed in 1986 by the DOD in recognition of the contributions and sacriﬁces that more than two million military children make for the country each year.

“I can’t believe out of all the great artwork, I was one of the winners,” said Rose Green, a second-grader at Alanton Elementary School. “There was so much awesome artwork!”

‘COMEDY IS THE CURE’ COMEDIAN TEACHES NAVSTA NORFOLK ABOUT ALCOHOL ABUSE By MC2 Ian Carver Navy Public Affairs Support Element – East

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MC2 Ian Carver Comedian Bernie McGrenahan, from Comedy is the Cure, conducts a comedy routine at Naval Station Norfolk to help kick off Alcohol Awareness Month.

Comedian Burnie McGrenahan made his fourth visit to the naval station as part of his “Comedy is the Cure” campaign on April 1, to inform Sailors about the dangers of alcohol abuse and dependency during Alcohol Awareness Month. McGrenahan’s comedy is a way to inspire service members to stay focused and resilient with alcohol abstinence through his empowering personal life testimony. McGrenahan started “Comedy is the Cure” 20 years ago on college campuses to help bring awareness of how alcohol can turn a party into a problem. Since the start of the program, McGrenahan has visited and performed at 400 colleges and universities along with shows at 300 military installations around the world. “This is a very powerful show,” said

Capt. Doug Beaver, executive ofﬁcer of Naval Station Norfolk. “He does a great job of connecting with all members of the audience through comedy. To be able to provide the message of how he changed his life by giving up alcohol was pretty signiﬁcant.” McGrenahan begins his show without any mention of alcohol or substance abuse. Without prior knowledge it would seem as though this was a regular standup comedy routine. About midway through the show McGrenahan begins to divulge more facts about his personal life, family and the effects alcohol had on it all. The tragedies and hardships he had to overcome are described through the lens of comedy in order to keep the audience engaged over the hour-long presentation. “If this was a PowerPoint presentation, much of the point of alcohol awareness would have been lost,” said Interior

Communications Electrician 3rd Class Kenneth Zabler. McGrenahan’s comedy entwined life stories regarding his three DUI’s, prison time, and his brothers suicide ﬁnd ways to touch the audience in various ways. He stressed the negative impacts alcohol had on him leading up to his now 25 years of sobriety along with his current life choices, stating that he no longer considers himself a victim and now sees himself a person with a story. McGrenahan stated his love for bringing “Comedy is the Cure” to military bases, along with helping service members view alcohol issues in a more engaging way. “I love the Sailors and civilians at Naval Station Norfolk, and am very appreciative of this operation,” said McGrenahan. “Anytime I can come here I jump on the opportunity. This is my personal appreciation tour to everybody in uniform.”

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U.S. Fleet Forces Command participates in new bystander intervention training By Lt. j.g. Elizabeth Feaster U.S. Fleet Forces Command

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In April, personnel assigned to U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF) are scheduled to complete the required Bystander Intervention to the Fleet training for ﬁscal year 2015. April is also designated as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) and its theme, “eliminate sexual assault: know your part, do your part,” aligns with the purpose behind the Navy’s newest form of bystander intervention training. Bystander Intervention to the Fleet, or BI2F, is a skillsbased, peer-led training designed to prevent destructive behaviors and promote an environment of professionalism, respect, and trust for all. It provides Sailors with the skill to recognize potentially risky situations and take appropriate action to help shipmates avoid destructive decisions that could result in life-altering consequences. “I hope the training that was delivered here will help Sailors to see their role in a new light and understand that

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they, just by virtue of knowing right from wrong, have the power to lead others,” said Cmdr. Paul de Marcellus, deputy director for ﬂeet readiness integration at USFF. “The more we hold each other to that higher standard, the more we build a culture that promotes guarding and protecting one-another against destructive behavior.” The goal of BI2F is threefold: to empower Sailors to intervene and stop behaviors that are not aligned with the Navy Ethos and core values, to provide Sailors with the needed techniques to safely and effectively intervene, and to promote a culture in which bystander intervention is expected, implemented and supported by everyone. While bystander intervention training has been taught in the Navy’s “A” schools since 2011, BI2F is an updated approach with a broad focus, targeting all forms of misbehavior, not just sexual assault. The training is different from past sexual assault prevention and response (SAPR) training in that its focus is wider, covering all forms of

misbehavior, but its message is more general, said de Marcellus. The message is this: if you see something that is wrong or a situation that is going the wrong direction, every Sailor has the power to say or do something and that by doing so, we will change the culture of the fleet. The training covers multiple topics, including hazing, fraternization, SAPR, alcohol and prescription drug abuse, suicide prevention and physical readiness. “The fleet needs to regularly engage in training and discussions on destructive behaviors,” said Capt. Charles Marks, U.S. Fleet Forces SAPR officer. “Training in one area provides mutually reinforcing support for the others.” The training format also differs slightly in that it is conducted using a series of video vignettes which are meant to spur discussion and interaction among the training audience. “I think that Sailors tend to shut down to a point when it comes to your typical GMT [general military training]

PowerPoint training,” said de Marcellus. “I think they want to be part of the discussion and part of the solution.” The peer-to-peer element of BI2F training is critical in encouraging open, honest dialogue among Sailors of similar age and experience level. Each command across the Navy trains facilitators to deliver BI2F training in small, peer-level groups. This peer-to-peer training is broken down into three categories: junior Sailors E1-E5, mid-level Sailors E6-E8 and O1-O3, and senior level O4-O10 and E9. “The fact that we are observing SAAPM while simultaneously conducting BI2F is a great training opportunity,” said de Marcellus. “We can build from the SAPR topic and then address the other behaviors that negatively impact our Sailors and our Navy and how we can combat those issues through vigilance and intervention. Each Sailor plays a role in that.” BI2F is required training for all active duty and reserve Sailors and must be completed by Sept. 30. For more news from U.S. Fleet Forces Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/clf/.

Navy Warfare Development Command (NWDC) hosted a fleet-wide planning event last week to kick off development of the fiscal year 2016 (FY16) Fleet Experimentation (FLEX) execution plan. The FLEX program, managed by NWDC on behalf of U.S. Fleet Forces Command and U.S. Pacific Fleet, designs and executes collaborative, synchronized, and relevant experiment campaigns based on near-term fleet priorities and capability gaps. “We have an extended but unified network of fleet commanders across the globe with similar challenges, and challenges unique to their areas of operations,” said Rear Adm. Scott A. Stearney, Commander, NWDC. “There are many organizations across the Navy conducting experiments with potential solutions to those challenges; we must be synchronized to ensure we’re driving toward the same campaign end states.” The FLEX program continues to design war games and at sea experiments that result in tangible products to improve warfighter capabilities, primarily as doctrine, training, and materiel solutions. “Experimentation results may include analytical reports to be shared across the Navy’s intellectual domain; products that highlight new actions fleet operators need to be taking now; or further developing tactics, techniques, and procedures,” said Stearney. The annual planning event, held March 31 - April 2, was an opportunity for numbered fleets, warfighting development centers, and representatives from acquisition and science and technology communities to share experimentation plans and priorities. Stakeholder organizations also discussed planned events that can be leveraged for future experimentation efforts, such as training exercises or transit periods. Capt. Steve Faggert, NWDC’s lead for the FLEX program, reiterated the importance of connectedness. “Ships’ steaming days are a valuable commodity, so it is extremely important to leverage fleet events whenever possible,” said Faggert. “That requires early coordination and support of senior leadership; not only to ensure our objectives don’t interfere with training events, but also to ensure there is enough dedicated time to complete successful experiments.” NWDC develops and integrates innovative solutions to complex naval warfare challenges to enhance current and future warfighting capabilities. For more news from Navy Warfare Development Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/nwdc/.

FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | APR 16, 2015 | THE FLAGSHIP | A5 Adam Dibble, an Army veteran, takes a deep breath after crossing the ﬁnish line at the seventh annual Spartyka Wounded Warrior 5K at Neptune Park in Virginia Beach.

Civilian of the Year speaks to elementary school students By AO2 Rosana Cruz Martinez Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26

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Debra White, Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic’s (CNAL) Civilian of the Year, talked to students at Park Field Elementary School in Portsmouth, April 4. White was invited to speak to the students for career day about what it’s like to be a paralegal working as a civilian for the Navy. She demonstrated what a day in her life is like by having the students role-play a skit in which they pretended the classroom was a courtroom and someone was being prosecuted. “It starts now,” said White. “Getting a sound education prepares them for middle school, high school, and college, but most importantly, it helps them to deal with challenges in life and become productive citizens.” Students and teachers were excited about having their guest share the morning with them.

“It is nice to have military personnel come and talk to my students,” said Patsy Young, a Park Field Elementary School teacher. “Most of my students are accustomed to having people talk to them about sports and becoming professional athletes, this gives them, especially the boys, a different aspect. Now they know that they have other choices like becoming a judge or a prosecutor.” White was recently selected as CNAL’s Civilian of the Year, a title she graciously accepted and wears proudly. “It is clearly well deserved,” said Lt. Cmdr. Paige Ormisten, CNAL‘s deputy force advocate. “She is a really hard worker. She always has a good attitude and she has learned most of it (her job) from scratch.” Capt. Tom Welsh, CNAL’s force judge advocate, nominated White for the Civilian of the Year award. No one, except for White, was surprised when her selection was announced.

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Spartyka runs for the wounded By AO2 Rosana Cruz Martinez

I run because their son can’t.”

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In spite of the blistering cold temperature and fierce winds, the sun warmed the backs of runners as they gathered at Neptune Park in Virginia Beach, March 28, to participate in the Spartyka Nationhosted seventh annual Wounded Warrior 5K run. The event began with a silenced crowed, standing with their hands over their hearts, as the Navy Color Guard paraded the colors during the playing of the national anthem. The run is an annual event in honor of the brave men and women serving in the U.S. Military where proceeds raised from the 5K went towards the Wounded Warrior Project. “Today we honor those who have been injured,” said Jimi Partyka, a Navy chief and founder of Spartyka Nation, the nonprofit organization that coordinated the event, “and at the same time, we take a moment to honor a family member who paid the ultimate sacrifice.” Minutes before runners took their marks, Partyka and fellow veterans took the stage to publicly honor Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Patrick D. Feeks, who died in

AO2 Rosana Cruz Martinez Debra White, Civilian of the Year for Commander, Naval Air Forces Atlantic, talks to students at Park Field Elementary School, about being a civilian paralegal working for the Navy, during career day at the school.

a helicopter crash during a firefight with insurgents. The crash happened in a remote area in southern Afghanistan on August 16, 2012. To honor Feeks death, Partyka and friends presented his widow, Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 1st Class Emily Feeks, and their dog, Arrow, with an Honor and Remember Flag in memory of her late husband. “Sometimes people forget those who have been killed or injured during action,” said Partyka. As tears swelled her eyes, Feeks thanked Partyka and expressed her gratitude saying, “Seeing my husband being honored and remembered, and me being able to participate in events like this, has been a tremendous help in my healing process.” After Feeks received the flag, the crowd gave her a huge round of applause, as Partyka thanked everyone for coming out to support, then asked that all runners make their way to the starting line. Many of the race participants motivated each other with loud laughs and cheers as well as wore an array of colorful costume garments such

as giant fuzzy hats, vibrant socks, tutus and more. Army veteran Adam Dibble had a different way of standing out. As he participated in the 5K, Dibble proudly waved an enormous American flag. He ran on behalf of his close friend, Mark Stets, who lost his son, Staff Sgt. Mark A. Stets, a Marine from the 4th Psychological Operations Group 8th Battalion. “I run because their son can’t,” said Dibble as he paused to reflect. “They lost something that they can’t replace, so to me, this is a small act of kindness.” During and after the race, volunteers gave away free Spartyka Nation T-shirts while others offered pulled pork and chicken sandwiches. Some simply stood by the finish line to cheer on the competitors and hand them their participation medals. At the end of the race, the first three female and first three male competitors were awarded plaques followed by a 5K after party offering a free breakfast buffet, from a local restaurant, to race participants and volunteers.

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It’s a particularly valuable time for us to work together with NATO and our allies to practice our procedures and to operate as a coalition.” -Capt. Brian Fort, Commander, DESRON 26

■ exercise Joint Warrior 15-1, is slated to last approximately two weeks. The exercise will include air, sea and ground assets from Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, the U.K. and the U.S.

MC2 Abe McNatt Sailors stand watch aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) as it arrives at Her Majesty’s Naval Base, Clyde for a scheduled port visit.

MC2 Abe McNatt Above: Sailors climb a Jacob’s ladder during a visit, board, search and seizure team training exercise aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68).

MC2 Abe McNatt Sailors conduct stretcher-bearer training during a general quarters training exercise aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68).

Sailors respond to a simulated ﬁre during a general quarters training exercise aboard USS Anzio. Anzio is en route to Scotland to participate in Joint Warrior, a United Kingdomled semi-annual multinational cooperative training exercise.

MCSN Ryan U. Kledzik The guided missile-cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) transits to Scotland to participate in Joint Warrior, a United Kingdom-led semi-annual multinational cooperative training exercise. MC2 Abe McNatt

Porter, Anzio arrive in Scotland for largest ever Joint Warrior MCSN Ryan U. Kledzik Sailors secure an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the Vipers of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 48 to the ﬂight deck of the guidedmissile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78).

MC2 Abe McNatt The guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) arrives at Her Majesty’s Naval Base, Clyde for a scheduled port visit.

By Lt. j.g. Seth Clarke Destroyer Squadron 26 Public Affairs

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Ships assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 26 pulled into Faslane, Scotland, ready to commence Exercise Joint Warrior 15-1, April 9. DESRON 26 arrived in Faslane with the guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78), ready to participate in Joint Warrior, a semi-annual training exercise conducted in the coastal waters off the U.K. The training, led by the U.K., is designed to provide NATO and allied forces a multi-warfare environment in which to prepare for global operations. Participating countries aim to improve interoperability and prepare forces for future combined exercises. In addition to the exercise and the wide range of training the Sailors will undergo, the port visit will also pro-

vide Sailors the opportunity to meet the people of Faslane and to experience and explore Scottish culture and history. “I look forward to this tremendous opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to our allied and partner nations, and to do so while operating in a challenging maritime environment,” said Capt. Brian Fort, Commander, DESRON 26. “It’s a particularly valuable time for us to work together with NATO and our allies to practice our procedures and to operate as a coalition.” The United Kingdom’s advanced naval certiﬁcation course, Joint Warrior is comprised of numerous scheduled training scenarios, including small boat attacks, boarding operations, air defense, ship maneuverability tasks and antisubmarine warfare. More than 50 ships and several supporting commands from 15 countries are scheduled to take part in Joint Warrior 15-1, making the upcoming Joint Warrior the biggest in the history of the mul-

tinational exercise. In addition to Porter and Anzio, Navy ships participating in Joint Warrior 15-1 are the guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69); the guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75); the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13). Elements from Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing (CPRW) 11 and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 48 will also participate in the exercise. “One of the unique aspects of operating in a combined environment with our NATO partners is that we have the ability to leverage each other’s skill sets and experience levels,” said Cmdr. Blair Guy, Porter’s commanding ofﬁcer. “We’re able to complement our partners and understand how best to maintain safety of the seas. We understand what our mission is, and we recognize that we’re coming out here to strengthen bonds and represent the nation.”

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| Recognized midshipmen achievements Norfolk State, the trophy was accepted by Midshipman 2nd Class DeJuan Allen, who was also presented with an individual award for superb academics throughout this school year. “This has been three years in the making,” said Allen. “We always seemed to come up

Continued from front “They have been groomed for this role and they are ready for the challenges that they might face.” Norfolk State University was awarded the annual Captain’s Cup trophy. On behalf of

short, but this year everything just seemed to come together. Don’t get me wrong, it feels good to receive the individual award, but receiving the unit award feels even better.” Representatives from the various universities also attended the ceremony, as well

as a crowd of family members and friends. “As I stand here today, I enthusiastically applaud your decision-making abilities and your focus toward the future, especially given from my 30-year perspective,” said Whitesell.

Mid-Atlantic Navy installations prepare for hurricane season Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Public Affairs NORFOLK

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| Relatives from TR, Carl Vinson reunite

Continued from front “I was extremely excited to have the opportunity to spend a little time with him today.” While Fireman Jerry Rodriguez, stationed on Carl Vinson, is looking forward to ﬁnishing his deployment, his wife, Theodore Roosevelt crew member Seaman Nicole

MEDICAL Continued from front All of these factors served as the impetus for combining resources within the eMSM. In 2013, the Defense Health Agency established six pilot joint-service eMSMs to encourage medical resource sharing. The only Navy-led market is in Tidewater, managed by Rear Adm. Terry Moulton. The Tidewater market is composed of Navy, Air Force and Army medical assets at NMCP and Joint Base Langley-Eustis. The Tidewater eMSM serves 400,000 joint military forces in the market. Even though each facility is military, there’s been a limited history of sharing assets and workload. That’s now changing. “We look at the data, and say here’s a specialty area that looks like we might be able to recapture some of this

Torres Miriam, is transiting in the opposite direction, as Theodore Roosevelt begins their deployment in the ﬂeet. “For several months, communication with my wife has been hit or miss,” said Rodriguez. “We haven’t been able to communicate often, so this is a huge boost to our morale.” Although brief, these Sailors

were grateful for the reunion, to have lived in the moment, and cherish the unique Navy experience of reuniting them with their spouses just outside the Straits of Hormuz. “When I ﬁrst heard about this opportunity, I wasn’t sure it was real,” Rodriguez said. “I’m still excited that we got to see each other

again after all this time. I’m going to cherish this moment with her forever.” “You don’t go out to sea and expect to see your husband until you get back home,” said Gonzales. “This is easily the best part of my deployment. I can’t wait to see him again, and I’m grateful we had this opportunity.”

Navy installations in the Mid-Atlantic region are getting ready for the 2015 hurricane season. U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF), headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, and Washington D.C.based Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), are conducting the hurricane preparedness exercise HURREX/Citadel Gale 15 during the next two weeks (April 20 – May 1). The purpose of this annual exercise is to prepare the Navy to respond to weather threats to U.S. coastal regions, and to maintain the ability to deploy forces even under the most adverse weather conditions. All Navy commands will review plans, procedures and accounting for Sailors, Department of the Navy civilians, and their families. For more information about how the Navy is preparing for the hurricane season or HURREX/Citadel Gale 15, contact your nearest installation public affairs ofﬁce.

| Air Force nurses now at NMCP care, bring it back into the (military) direct care system. In that way we save money and provide better continuity of care for our beneﬁciaries,” said Col. Ronald L. Johnson, Tidewater eMSM chief operating ofﬁcer. That led the Tidewater eMSM to shift Navy neonatologists and pediatricians to the Langley Air Force hospital in order to create a higher level of neonatal care. The change is working. Air Force nurses now rotate in the neonatal intensive care unit at NMCP. This has expanded neonatal care capacity at both hospitals, allowing more acutely ill babies to receive their care within the military health system and without having to be moved to another facility. In only 10 months, the diversion of care has decreased by 86 percent, saving taxpay-

ers more than $1.5 million. With such a success rate in so short a period of time, the Defense Health Agency has funded the hiring of nine more neonatology staff to beneﬁt military families in the Tidewater eMSM by adding capacity for this much needed service. Johnson said approval and funding of the new positions were dependent on showing a return on investment (ROI), and the ROI is there:

at Portsmouth and Langley. “The additional staff expands the capability of the market. So between Langley and at Portsmouth, those assets would be used where deemed most appropriate based on the need,” Johnson said. In the meantime, the eMSM continues to analyze the data to determine savings in other areas where the services’ medical assets can work jointly and maximize their value to service members and their families.

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MCPON launches eSailor initiative The Navy’s top enlisted Sailor, Master Chief Petty Ofﬁcer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike D. Stevens, was on hand to distribute the ﬁrst electronic tablets (e-tablets) to the Navy’s newest recruits at Recruit Training Command (RTC), April 7.

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NHHC celebrates 50 years of ‘Navy innovation’ at Sea Air Space Expo By Joshua L. Wick Naval History and Heritage Command Communication and Outreach Division

WASHINGTON

MC2 Armando Gonzales Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus holds an all-hands call aboard the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) during his visit to Vietnam.

Secretary of the Navy visits Sailors during NEA Vietnam By Lt. Lauryn Dempsey Destroyer Squadron 7 Public Affairs

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Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus visited Sailors participating in the sixth annual Naval Engagement Activity (NEA) Vietnam 2015, April 9. Mabus addressed the crews of the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), as well as staff from Destroyer Squadron 7 (DESRON 7). Mabus highlighted the importance of exchanges like NEA Vietnam in fostering

relationships and strengthening maritime partnerships. “As part of the Navy’s forward deployed naval force, the Sailors of Fort Worth and Fitzgerald should be proud of the difference they are making during exchanges like NEA Vietnam,” said Mabus. “It’s through these face-to-face engagements that we are able to deepen our relationship with Vietnam.” U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Ted Osius also accompanied SECNAV in Da Nang. “I am immensely proud of how far our two navies have come since 2003, when we conducted our very ﬁrst U.S. Navy Goodwill and Friendship port call in Vietnam,” said Osius. “It took vision, hard work, and most

of all, trust, to get us to this point. If we have learned anything over the past 20 years, it’s that nothing is impossible.” During his remarks, SECNAV underscored the first-ever LCS visit to Vietnam, as well as the opportunity both navies will have to practice Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea (CUES) later this week. “LCS is now a fixture in 7th Fleet,” said Mabus. “The opportunity for Fort Worth and Fitzgerald to get underway together with the Vietnam People’s Navy will build confidence and ensure safe communication when our ships meet again on the seas.”

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Ofﬁcial: Disaster preparedness mirrors military readiness By Terri Moon Cronk DOD News, Defense Media Activity

WASHINGTON

The DOD takes pride in its readiness to defend the nation against military threats, and also in its role as a partner in emergency and disaster response, a DOD ofﬁcial said. In an interview with DOD News on the April observance of the “America’s PrepareAthon” campaign, Robert G. Salesses, deputy assistant secretary of defense for homeland defense integration and defense support of civil authorities, talked about the importance of being prepared for unexpected events such as storms. Annual preparedness campaigns in April and September aim to increase individual and organizational preparedness, Salesses said, adding that such preparedness is “synonymous with military readiness.” A grass roots, national campaign through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, “America’s PrepareAthon” involves all federal agencies, state and local governments, the private sector and individuals, Salesses explained. DOD’s Important Role DOD wants its people to realize, Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work wrote in a recent DOD-wide memo, that they have an “important role to play in

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SECNAV directs Navy to expand use of LEDs Secretary of the Navy Public Affairs WASHINGTON

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus recently directed that brighter, longer-lasting and more energy-efﬁcient lighting be installed in U.S. Navy ships under construction as part of a strategy designed to help increase these ships’ time on-station, decrease time spent on maintenance, and prevent shipboard injuries. Program managers for all new construction ships have been directed to pursue installation of LightEmitting Diodes (LEDs). Their reduced drain on the ship’s electrical

load, compared to conventional florescent bulbs, translates to increased time between refueling, which means more time on-station. “We are continuing to become more efficient in how we use energy. The move to LED saves between two and three percent of the total fuel usage for each ship and that adds up in a fleet of 300 ships,” said Mabus. “Upgrading to LEDs on our ships will increase our ability to provide the global presence that is vital to America’s national security and economic well-being.”

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Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) headquartered at the Washington Navy Yard, took a bit of history and historic expertise to the Sea Air Space (SAS) Exposition at the Gaylord National Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, April 13-15. Historians, curators and scientists were on site to talk about historic events and how the Navy uses the latest technology to conserve artifacts for future generations. They showed a sampling from NHHC collection of more than 300,000 historic artifacts. This year the SAS Expo's theme was "Game-Changing Technology." To complement the SAS Expo theme, NHHC presented an exhibit that featured Navy innovation and highlighted naval history during the last 50 years. The exhibit showcased historical artifacts and information from NHHC's Collections Management, Histories, Archives Divisions, and the National Museum of the U.S. Navy. Artifacts included a model of a World War I MK6 mine (as well as historic photos of Sailors moving MK6 mines in Inverness, Scotland, during the war), a scale model of World War II cruiser USS Houston (CA 30), combat art reproductions, a model Lego ship, posters detailing our Underwater Archaeology Branch's conservation work on the 1890's Howell Torpedo, the survey of the Normandy beach as well as several recovered artifacts. Subject-matter experts were also available to discuss Navy heritage and artifacts. SAS brings the U.S.'s defense industrial base, private-sector contractors and key Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard decision makers together annually for an innovative, educational and professional maritime-based event. NHHC, located at the Washington Navy Yard, is responsible for the preservation, analysis, and dissemination of U.S. naval history and heritage. It provides the knowledge foundation for the Navy by maintaining historically relevant resources and products that reﬂect the Navy's unique and enduring contributions throughout our nation's history, and supports the ﬂeet by assisting with and delivering professional research, analysis, and interpretive services. NHHC is composed of many activities including the Navy Department Library, the Navy Operational Archives, the Navy art and artifact collections, underwater archeology, Navy histories, nine museums, USS Constitution repair facility and the historic ship Nautilus. NHHC’s social media team tweeted from the exhibit. Join the conversation using #NavyHistory, #SAS15, #NavalHistory, and/or #OurHeritage. Follow NHHC on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ navalhistory and on Twitter @NavyHistoryNews. For more information on NHHC visit the command's website at www.history.navy.mil.

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MY KIDS ARE TOTAL BRATS! By Lisa Smith Molinari Military Spouse Contributor

But regardless of the challenges of our military life, our children don’t succeed despite their military upbringing, they succeed because of it.” -Lisa Smith Molinari

From the time I toddled around in droopy diapers, to the day I drove off to college in my VW Bug, I lived in one small Pennsylvania town. The kids who picked their noses next to me in Mrs. Rowley’s kindergarten class were the same ones who walked across the stage with me at our high school graduation. I had one hometown, one high school, one brick house, one yellow bedroom, and one best friend who I gabbed with each night on my one candlestick rotary phone while draped across my one mock brass twin bed. By contrast, as a military child, our oldest went to three different high schools. He grew up in eight different homes, in three different states and two foreign countries. He has said goodbye to six different best friends, six different piano teachers, and four different Boy Scout troops. He played on three different varsity football teams, and his academic transcripts are almost as complicated as the U.S. Tax Code. Essentially, my son and his two younger sisters are total BRATS. No, not that kind of brat. Although our kids have deﬁnitely displayed their fair share of unruly behavior, infuriating teen arrogance and near juvenile delinquency; I’m calling my kids “military BRATS,” which has an entirely

different connotation. Back in 1986, former Defense Secretary Casper Weinberger established April as The Month of the Military Child. Military Commands and communities will be holding special events honoring the 1.7 million children of military families. Operation Military Kids, an organization dedicated to military children, asks that everyone “Purple Up!” as a show of support – wear purple on April 30th to recognize the unique challenges military children face, such as deployments, family separations and frequent moves. So why am I calling my kids BRATS during the month of April? Although it is fairly common knowledge that “military brats” are children of U.S. service members, few know the true origin of this term. According to WilliamsburghMilitaryInsider.com, “B.R.A.T.” may be an old acronym for “British Regiment Attached Traveler,” used to describe dependents accompanying British Army members being stationed abroad. Over the years, the term expanded and evolved to become a universal descriptor for kids who move with their military parents. Regardless of the technical deﬁnitions and historical origins, the term “military B.R.A.T.” means so many different things – both good and bad – to each military family. The acronym B.R.A.T. might as well stand for all military parents’ fears that their kids will be Bewildered, Reluctant, Afraid and Timid after each move. We put them in new schools, worried that they will be Bullied, Ridiculed, Abused and Taunted. Wracked with guilt, we feel Blameworthy, Remorseful, Apologetic and downright Terrible.

However, we military parents fail to remember that our BRATs are Brave, Resourceful, Amicable and Tolerant. After every move, they make new Buddies, form new Routines, find Acceptance, and feel Triumphant. But kids will be kids, even the military ones, so they milk our guilt for all it’s worth, and lead us to believe that they are miserable. They Bellyache, Refute, Accuse and shed Tears. They claim that all the students in their new school are Buffoons, Rednecks, Airheads, and Tramps. They tell us they might be able to cope if they were given Bonuses, Riches, Allowance and Toys. And every time, we get suckered. As the Bills, Receipts, Arrears and Taxes pile up; the stress causes Balding, Reflux, Anxiety, and Tension headaches. Before you know it, we’re stocking up on Botox, Rogaine, Antacids and Tequila. But regardless of the challenges of our military life, our children don’t succeed despite their military upbringing, they succeed because of it. And when they grow up and lead their own lives, they bring with them Beautiful Recollections of American Traditions. As we celebrate the sacrifices and triumphs of military children this month, I’m beaming with pride when I say that our kids are most certainly, undeniably, complete and total BRATs. Currently stationed in Newport, RI, Lisa is a 20-year Navy spouse and mother of three teenagers, whose awardwinning columns appear in military and civilian newspapers nationwide, and on her blog, themeatandpotatoesoflife.com. Follow Lisa @MolinariWrites.

Preventing child abuse is everyone’s responsibility By Amaani Lyle DOD News, Defense Media Activity

WASHINGTON

The DOD observes April as the Month of the Military Child, and also recognizes this time of year as it pertains to a more sobering topic: National Child Abuse Prevention Month. In a recent DOD news interview, Barbara Thompson, director of DOD’s Ofﬁce of Family Readiness, stressed that anyone aware of red ﬂags and potential cases of abuse has an obligation to bring the concerns to light. Learning how to support parents, identify risks and mitigate those risks are critical elements in child abuse prevention, Thompson added. “We have a role, each and every one of us, to support children’s health and safety,” Thompson said. “Parenting is one of the hardest jobs and responsibilities that we’ll ever have, and the one that also has the most love.” Multipronged Approach to Prevent Abuse DOD has taken a multipronged approach to help parents provide a safe, healthy, nurturing environ-

ment for their children, Thompson said. Through military treatment facilities, she added, perinatal nurses and doctors can support military families’ unique needs. Pediatricians are among the most trusted sources of information for parents, she noted. Thompson also discussed the New Parent Support Program, in which parents can seek help through family advocacy and even in-home visits to reinforce safety and help them avoid risks of neglect or abuse. “You’re moving every two to three years,” she said. “You’re away from your extended family, or service members are deployed, which means we now have a stay-at-home parent who’s by himself or herself, and we want to make sure the resources are available to strengthen their parenting skills.” The National Center for Telehealth and Technology’s website offers tips and tools to help military and veteran parents during different stages of their children’s growth and development, Thomson said. Military OneSource offers conﬁdential, nonmedical counseling that helps parents learn communication skills to better identify and under-

stand behavioral changes in their children, particularly those in the toddler stages, she added. ‘The Terrific Twos’ “[That phase] is sometimes called ‘The Terrible Twos,’ but I like to call it ‘The Terrific Twos,’ because children’s budding personalities are developing,” Thompson said, acknowledging that “it can be challenging when they’re saying ‘no’ to you all the time.” But parents equipped with skills to offset children’s challenging behaviors often develop confidence and openness to additional resources that will foster long-term readiness and flexibility in reacting to their child’s unique personality, Thompson said. “Children are very different,” she pointed out, “so what works for one of your children will not necessarily work for another one.” Parents who return from deployments with visible or invisible injuries may particularly benefit from DOD and Military OneSource resources tailored to their specific needs, Thompson said. Evidence Supports Protective Factors Research and empirical evidence

indicate that certain protective factors buffer and mitigate risks military families could experience, and working with schools, pediatricians, chaplains and child development staff members is key to keeping those avenues of communication open, Thompson said. “We want to make sure that … parents are aware how important it is to foment a nurturing, attached relationship with their young children … and manage expectations from both the child’s perspective as well as their perspective,” Thompson said. “We know [having this information] reduces the risk of committing abuse, because you have these tools to help you catch yourself before it happens.” Ofﬁcials are seeking to eradicate the stigma behind identifying and reporting child abuse, Thompson said, and to promote communities’ greater familiarity with the National Child Abuse Hotline and other resources designed to help parents who may be struggling with appropriate nurturing and disciplinary roles with their children. “Each one of us has to take a stand to protect not only military children, but all children,” Thompson said.

Know your resources with your local FFSC Mid-Atlantic Fleet and Family Support Centers (FFSC) programs and services are designed to help you make the most of your military experience... and they're all available to you at no cost. Functions and/or services FFSC provides: ■ Clinical Counseling(Individual, Couples, and Child Counseling ) ■ Personal Financial Management ■ Information & Referral ■ Family Employment Assistance ■ Transition Assistance ■ Family Advocacy Program ■ Deployment and Mobilization Support ■ Ombudsman Support ■ Relocation Assistance ■ Parenting Programs ■ Stress and Anger Management ■ Command Support ■ Crisis Support ■ Suicide Prevention ■ Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Support

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In April, the military community comes together to highlight the contributions, bravery and patriotism of its youngest members. The Month of the Military Child recognizes the more than 1.9 million U.S. military children that brave the unique challenges of military life. Often military kids face back-to-back deployments of a parent, or; they may have to learn how to deal with an injury to or death of a parent. The impact that military service has on military kids can be overlooked as their service and sacriﬁce may not stand out the way it does for a parent in uniform. The National Institutes of Health reports that children of deployed parents are at a

online Get tips on kids dental health at http://1.usa.gov/1asmmTJ. greater risk of suffering emotional and behavioral problems; including stress and anxiety. TRICARE covers medically or psychologically necessary mental care, including counseling for children. TRICARE covers well-child care from birth to age six. Each well-child visit lets your doctor look for developmental delays or problems and for you to talk about any concerns you have. Visit TRICARE online for more information about TRICARE’s behavioral health and

well-child benefits. Another resource to military families is Military OneSource. Military OneSource is available 24/7, 365 days a year, and offers resources on parenting skills and support. The site also offers a health and wellness coaching program, telephonic, face-to-face, online and video nonmedical and financial counseling. Physical and mental wellness are equally important. As the national rate of childhood obesity increases, TRICARE wants to ensure military children and their families have the tools necessary to lead healthy and active lifestyles. Beneficiaries can visit TRICARE online for tools and resources for healthy living that provide steps to get

healthy and can help prevent illness and injury. Operation Live Well (OLW) is a DoD initiative to help the military community adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle. OLW aims to empower the military community to make better nutritional choices, increase physical activity, decrease tobacco use and lose weight. As we take this month to salute military children and celebrate their strength, TRICARE will focus on the health and wellbeing of our #milkids. Make sure to use the many available resources, programs and services through TRICARE, the Department of Defense and its various partners, to provide the support our military children and families deserve.

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DEPLOYMENT RESILIENCY COUNSELORS GO TO SEA By Ed Wright Commander, Navy Installations Command Public Affairs

WASHINGTON

The Navy’s shipboard Sexual Assault and Prevention team has gotten stronger over the past year with the addition of Deployment Resiliency Counselors (DRC). The DRC is a civilian counselor who provides the same services aboard ship that clinical counselors provide at local Fleet and Family Support Centers at shore installations around the world. “We are there to provide shortterm counseling and to support the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) team by training uniformed SAPR victim advocates and being available to counsel sexual assault victims,” said Elizabeth Moss, DRC for Navy Region Southwest. “We also provide Family Advocacy Program services including conducting assessments and counseling offenders and victims of family violence.” According to Moss, who has had ﬁrst-hand experience with shipboard living, the DRC is part of ship’s company and is integrated into the ship’s schedule. When the ship deploys, the DRC deploys too. The DRC also participates with the Sailors in certain shipboard drills and exercises, such as general quarters, man overboard and abandon ship drills. These exercises provide common ground for the DRC and the Sailors to interact. “These interesting events provided a unique opportunity to interact with the crew and helped me better understand the lives of my clients,” said Moss. Moss added that being part of the ship’s company not only allowed her the opportunity to connect with Sailors who may be in need of additional support during the course of a deployment, but to also interact with others who are thriving in the Navy.

Moss previously deployed with former USS Peleliu (LHA 5), which was decommissioned last month, and said she enjoyed many fun events during the deployment, such as swim calls and port visits. DRC’s are trained clinical psychologists with at least a master’s degree in psychology or social work. They must be licensed within their state and are required to have two years, post-license clinical experience. Using their skills to support Sailors and their families provides a unique venue in which to hone their talents. Those who are assigned aboard ship work in close collaboration with the ship’s psychologists and chaplains as part of the support network for Sailors in need. They know what to look for and understand the early warning signs which helps prevent issues from becoming a much larger problem all around. “If a Sailor is seen early or soon after an incident that causes some difﬁcultly and feels the need to talk to someone, the non-medical counseling provided by a DRC could potentially prevent symptoms from getting worse,” said Eileen Pawloski, Navy Installations Command clinical counseling program analyst. “The DRCs contribute to an increase in overall resiliency, which will have a positive effect on all aspects of a Sailor’s life.” Navy Installations Command manages and executes Navy quality of life programs, and developed the DRC program in July 2013, with a goal of hiring 22 professionals to serve in this capacity. Currently 18 are in the mix with ship’s company aboard both large and small-deck ships. Pawloski added that over time as more attention is given to the role of the DRC, the greater effect they will have on our Sailors’ quality of life. “The feedback is positive,” Pawloski said. “Commands are learning about the DRC role and seeing ﬁrst-hand the added value of the services they provide.”

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FIRST SAILOR JOINS NAVY THROUGH VIRTUAL RECRUITING By MC1 Phillip D. James Jr. Navy Recruiting District Ohio Public Affairs

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The Navy’s first virtually-recruited Sailor is scheduled to begin boot camp May 19 after joining through Navy Recruiting District (NRD) Ohio’s Virtual Recruiting Division (VRD). Future Sailor Jacob Hatfield, a 2014 graduate of Belfry High School, signed up in January and is scheduled to attend culinary specialist (CS) “A” school upon graduation from boot camp at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes. The Navy is utilizing VRDs to reduce travel cost and optimize recruiter productivity, while still providing access to Navy recruiters in remote areas. Hatfield chose the Navy because the opportunities the Navy offered were more aligned with his goals than the other branches of service, he said. These opportunities include the ability to attend college. “My family was aware of my choice to join the Navy,” Hatfield said. “They were supportive and

proud that I made a choice to better my life.” Hatfield stated he spoke to Yeoman 2nd Class Lisa Adkins, a NRD Ohio recruiter working out of Navy Recruiting Station (NRS) Huntington, Ohio, who told him about the VRD. NRS Huntington is part of NRD Ohio’s Division 9 which is undergoing the pilot for the Navy’s VRD. “I was aware that I was the first future Sailor to be recruited in the Virtual Recruiting Division,” he said. “I think it is pretty awesome.” The VRD pilot program is in its early stages. “As with any new program, there are going to be challenges,” said Adkins. “Once a recruiter has gone through the initial contact, putting together prescreens and getting that person contracted, it seems to be an easy process as far as paperwork is concerned.” According to Chief Navy Counselor Dominic Robinett, NRD Ohio VRD leading chief petty officer, the reduction in drive times to remote locations has allowed recruiters to focus on a smaller

radius, which has improved recruiters’ morale and time management. “I met with him face-to-face after he joined the Delayed Entry Program (DEP) to introduce myself and the VRD process and requirements,” Robinett said. “Mentoring is mainly over phone at least twice a week to ensure he is still getting the same training needed to prepare him for Recruit Training Command (RTC).” Robinett stated that poor internet connectivity in rural areas has required recruiters to get creative in maintaining contact with the future Sailors by having to utilize systems in public libraries and high schools. Though contact is primarily over the phone they also use programs such as Skype to maintain contact with the future Sailors. “Navy recruiting is adapting and taking advantage of the newtechnological era we live in today,” Robinett said. “I feel that this is not only going to save money for the Navy, it can increase productivity through more efﬁcient operations.”

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Navy delivers ‘a sustainable future’ on Earth Day Chief of Naval Operations Energy and Environmental Readiness Division Public Affairs WASHINGTON

Navy commands are participating in events and activities that celebrate Earth Day throughout the month of April. The Navy’s 2015 theme for Earth Day, “A Sustainable Future Begins with You,” underscores the ripple effect of each individual’s actions that beneﬁt the environment and help ensure a viable planet for generations to come. The theme was announced via naval message on March 16. “I encourage each of you to take action to protect and preserve,” said Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus in the message. “As you have done on previous Earth Days, participate in a recycling program, or a beach

or neighborhood cleanup. Maintain and enhance your efforts to reduce waste and use energy wisely. Whatever action you take, remember that local efforts like yours help us to ensure we have the resources we need to continue our global mission into the future.” Participating naval commands are ﬁnding fun and unique ways to observe Earth Day and engage local communities, including hosting tree plantings, dumpster dives, shore and base clean-ups, recycling demonstrations and other environmentally focused exhibits and activities. Observances are occurring throughout the U.S. and in areas as diverse as Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti; NSA Naples, Italy and U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa in Japan. “The Navy does our part to protect natural ecosystems year-round as we perform our global mission, and we continue to be a world leader in funding marine

MC3 Johans Chavarro Katie Ramirez, left, energy installation manager at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, speaks to patrons on water saving methods at the Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange Earth Day Expo: Partnering for a Greener Future.

mammal research,” said Rear Adm. Kevin Slates, director of the Chief of Naval Operations Energy and Environmental Readiness Division (OPNAV N45). “Becoming more energy efﬁcient at sea and ashore helps us perform our mission more effectively, but it also makes our activities more sustainable. Earth Day gives us the opportunity to celebrate those successes and inform others about what we’re doing.”

VOUCHERS ENABLE SENIOR ENLISTED TO PURSUE ADVANCED EDUCATION outstanding resource,” said Simpson. “AEV offers the opportunity for accelerated degree completion as it pays for 100 percent of tuition, books and fees up to a speciﬁed limit. Sailors currently on or transferring to shore duty and those at sea whose duty assignment will allow for degree completion during off-duty time are encouraged to apply.” Examples of approved, Navyrelevant degrees include: strategic foreign languages, construction management, security management, emergency and disaster management, human resources, engineering, information technology, nursing, and business administration, among others. Degree programs other than those speciﬁcally listed by the NAVADMIN must be validated by the AEV program coordinator at NETC. Financial assistance for baccalaureate degrees covers 100 percent of tuition, books, and related fees up to $6,700 per year for a maximum of three years with the total program

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A path to providing senior enlisted personnel with advanced education opportunities was announced April 6, via Naval Administrative Message (NAVADMIN) 079/15; the call for applications for fiscal year 2015 (FY15) Advanced Education Voucher (AEV) program. The AEV program offers postsecondary, Navy-relevant education at the baccalaureate and master’s level and provides financial assistance to chief, senior chief and master chief petty officers. Master Chief Electronics Technician (EXW/FPJ) Richard Simpson, Enlisted Education Program coordinator for the Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), praised the benefits this program offers. “For senior enlisted members interested in or pursuing advanced education in Navy-approved areas of study, the AEV program is an

cost capped at $20,000. For master’s degrees, it provides 100 percent of tuition, books, and related fees up to $20,000 per year for a maximum of two years with the total program cost capped at $40,000. Master Chief Information Systems Technician (IDW/SW/AW) David Campbell, senior enlisted advisor for the Naval Network Warfare Command in Suffolk, is using the AEV program to get a degree in business administration with a specialty in technology management. “The more professional knowledge I can bring to the command, the more I can share that knowledge and empower my Sailors to be more professional and technically savvy,” said Campbell. “Chiefs who qualify and are driven to better themselves and in turn give back to the Navy should apply. I often ask myself why I didn’t apply for AEV sooner.” Eligible applicants include E-7’s with no more than 17 years time in service (TIS), E-8’s with no more

than 19 years TIS, and E-9’s with no more than 23 years TIS. TIS is computed to Oct. 1. At a minimum, baccalaureate program applicants must have an associate’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning or the equivalent amount of college credits already earned. Master’s program applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning. AEV is available to personnel transferring to, or currently on shore duty with sufficient time ashore to complete the degree program. Prospective applicants on sea duty may still apply if they provide an education plan that shows their ability to complete the program as specified in the NAVADMIN. Selectees are expected to enroll in the fall 2015 term. If an applicant is already invested in furthering their education through tuition assistance (TA) or other financial assistance programs, they may still apply for AEV. However, AEV and TA benefits may not be combined, nor

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may AEV be used to earn more than one degree at a time. Lower division or prerequisite courses may be authorized if they are part of the approved education plan. A service obligation of three times the number of months of education completed or three years, whichever is less, is incurred upon completion of or withdraw from the AEV program. This obligation is discharged concurrently with any other service obligation the participant may have already incurred. Use of AEV does not obligate the Navy to retain a member on active duty. Applications for AEV are currently being accepted by NETC (N523). The deadline for submission for the FY15 program is May 22, and the selection board will convene in June. An endorsement by both the applicant’s commanding ofﬁcer and command master chief must be included in the application. Application details, format and more information can be found at the Navy College website: https:// www.navycollege.navy.mil/aev/ aev_home.aspx. For more information contact Master Chief Richard Simpson, NETC N523, at (850)-4527268 (DSN 459) or email at Richard.l.simpson@navy.mil.

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SPAWAR commander releases strategic vision for leading the Navy in cyber warﬁghting SPAWAR Public Affairs and Corporate Communications

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Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) Commander, Rear Adm. David Lewis, released his strategic vision, April 6, in support of the Navy’s quest to ensure information dominance throughout its warfighting domains, specifically cyber. Outlining SPAWAR’s role as a leading cyber command, the strategic vision document aligns closely with the recently released Navy Cooperative Strategy for 21st Century Seapower (CS21). Cyber issues figure prominently throughout CS21 and are a key element of All Domain Access, an essential function for maritime forces. “Emerging technology and improved cyber performance are inexorably linked,”

Today we charge the fountains with water from reserve units from around the world.” -Vice Adm. Robin Braun, Chief of Navy Reserve

said Lewis to the SPAWAR workforce during an all hands meeting. “The Navy continues to integrate cyberspace operations as an essential component of fleet operations. Effective, assured cyber operations must become part of our core mission to maintain our warfighting advantage.” This latest vision incorporates SPAWAR’s response to evolving cyber threats that could affect advanced and integrated information technologies used by systems ranging from seabed to space. All Domain Access, as identified in CS21, contains the following warfighting tenets: battlespace awareness; assured command and control; cyberspace operations;

electromagnetic maneuver warfare (EMW); and integrated fires. According to CS21, when All Domain Access is applied the Navy can “defeat antiship ballistic and cruise missile threats by making use of superior battlespace awareness to employ cyber and EMW capabilities in an integrated fires approach that defeats the threat before it has even been launched.” Achieving that kind of end-state requires a common cyber baseline across platforms that support quicker, more relevant upgrades for the fleet. “We’re moving away from traditional ‘cutting metal’ upgrades to a process of delivering enhanced capabilities in rack

replacement and software only changes,” explained Lewis. “This approach reduces dependence on ship availabilities, and more importantly, increases the delivery speed of new capabilities.” As the Navy’s Information Dominance systems command, SPAWAR designs, develops and deploys advanced communications and information capabilities. With more than 8,900 active duty military and civil service professionals located around the world and close to the ﬂeet, SPAWAR is at the forefront of research, engineering, acquisition and support services that provide vital decision superiority to our forces at the right time and for the right cost.

Navy Memorial hosts 24th Blessing of the Fleet By MC3 Heath Zeigler Defense Media Activity

WASHINGTON

The United States Navy Memorial hosted the 24th annual Blessing of the Fleet ceremony at the memorial in Washington, April 11. The ceremony followed the Washington, D.C., annual Cherry Blossom Festival Parade, and featured the U.S. Navy Band and Ceremonial Guard. President and CEO of the U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation, retired Vice Adm. John Totushek,

welcomed the guests to the centuries-old tradition. “Usually this tradition is performed in ﬁshing villages to pray the Sailors are taken care of and they come back with a plentiful harvest,” said Totushek. “This year we are honored to celebrate this year’s Blessing of the Fleet with the centennial of the Navy Reserve.” The Blessing of the Fleet is a ceremony that was created centuries ago in Europe and is a common practice by Sailors and navies around the world intended to guard ships and crews from the hazards of the sea. Sailors from the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard

poured water from the Seven Seas and the Great Lakes into the surrounding fountains at the memorial, “charging” them to life and ushering in the spring season. “Today we charge the fountains with water from reserve units from around the world,” said Chief of Navy Reserve, Vice Adm. Robin Braun. “This represents where your Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard are operating, 24 hours a day and 365 days a year.” The U.S. Navy Band performed for guests and the White House Mess served a sampling of Navy bean soup following the ceremony.

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MCPON launches eSailor initiative at RTC

We are an increasingly technological Navy and our boot camp must not only reflect, but precede the needs of the Navy. ” -Capt. Doug Pfeifle, commanding officer, RTC.

By Sue Krawczyk Recruit Training Command Great Lakes Public Affairs

Above: Recruit division commanders go over a new electronic tablet (e-tablet) with a seaman recruit during the launch of the eSailor initiative at Recruit Training Command.

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The Navy’s top enlisted Sailor, Master Chief Petty Ofﬁcer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike D. Stevens, was on hand to distribute the ﬁrst electronic tablets (e-tablets) to the Navy’s newest recruits at Recruit Training Command (RTC), April 7. The launch of the eSailor initiative is a pre-pilot, beta testing to two divisions of 70 recruits to help determine how well the device integrates into the training environment at RTC. The e-tablet will contain RTC curriculum, including training videos, texts and access to professional development websites. “As we exploit wireless, mobile technology through the eSailor initiative, I am certain there will be challenges, and we will learn lessons along the way, but we cannot let challenges of security, accessibility, and cost hold us back,” said Stevens. “We must embrace these challenges and work through them in order to remain relevant. I do not believe we have an option ‘not to’ embrace mobile technology if we are going to be relevant in our ability to function in the 21st century and beyond. We must do this and it must start now.” The goal of the e-tablet is to increase the quality of work and quality of life of both recruits and recruit division commanders (RDCs). The e-tablets will use technology already used in elementary through high schools across the nation and incorporate the RTC curriculum, creating a seamless educational transition from civilian to Sailor. In 2014, Stevens proposed the eSailor initiative to Naval Service Training Command (NSTC), which oversees RTC. Since then, the NSTC-RTC team has worked to

Left: Master Chief Petty Ofﬁcer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens hands recruits the ﬁrst issuance of mobile devices during the launch of eSailor at RTC.

Photos by Scott A. Thornbloom

develop protocol for the use, care, and programming of the tablets. “Today is the first step in establishing an effective mobile technology program at RTC,” said Rear Adm. Richard A. Brown, Commander, NSTC. “RTC and NSTC have partnered together to review training requirements, infrastructure demands, and technological capabilities to realize MCPON Stevens’ vision.” The pre-pilot will consist of a six-month study, serving as a rolling start to obtain qualitative data in a cost-effective manner. When a division graduates, the tablets will be collected and redistributed to collect three cycles of data, about 450 recruits in total. “We are continually looking for ways to improve training at RTC,” said Capt. Doug Pfeifle, commanding officer, RTC. “As the

Navy’s only boot camp, we have an opportunity to impact every Sailor going to the fleet. We are an increasingly technological Navy and our boot camp must not only reflect, but precede the needs of the Navy. As the fleet continually advances in technology, our recruits and staff must embrace this shift as well. Implementing the eSailor initiative will help recruits interface with technology from day one.” Recruits will be instructed on the proper use, regulations and care of their tablets. At the end of each day, tablets will be collected and placed within charging stations where they will be secured until the following day when they will be redistributed. “I think this is going to help our training because in today’s age everyone is so used to having technology right at their hands that we’ll be more accustomed to study

on a tablet because we’re used to it,” said Seaman Recruit Karlie Breht, 19. Currently, recruits receive over 100 hours of classroom and applied training. Much of this curriculum will be included on the tablet for recruits to access and study. For training purposes, the e-tablet for the prepilot will include: Navy-owned RTC curriculum, a digital version of the Bluejacket’s Manual, and various other training courses. The tablets will also be used to increase the quality of life of recruits as this technology will facilitate communication with family and friends during time normally allotted to them for letter writing. “There is no better place to launch eSailor than where we launch every enlisted Sailor in the United States Navy, Recruit Training Command, here in Great Lakes,” said Stevens. “Our new Sailors and the professional staff of RTC will leverage this technology for training, while at the same time helping the Navy determine how to proceed into the future, for all Sailors - officer and enlisted.” RTC is primarily responsible for conducting the initial Navy orientation and training of new recruits. The command is commonly referred to as “boot camp” or “recruit training.” Boot camp is approximately eight weeks, and all 39,000 enlistees into the Navy begin their careers at the command each year. Training includes physical fitness, seamanship, firearms familiarization, firefighting and shipboard damage control, lessons in Navy heritage and core values, teamwork and discipline. RTC is overseen by Rear Adm. Richard A. Brown, Commander, NSTC, headquartered in Building 1; the historic clock tower building on Naval Station Great Lakes. NSTC oversees 98 percent of initial officer and enlisted accessions training for the Navy. Learn more at http://bootcamp.navy.mil or find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook. com/NavyRecruitTrainingCommand/. For more news from Recruit Training Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/rtc/. For more news from Naval Service Training Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/ greatlakes/.

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energy of ﬂorescent lights Continued from B1 The memo authorizes program managers to spend up to $2 million per ship from the ship’s change order funding, subject to the funds’ availability. Additional funding is available with approval, in the event installation on a particular ship is more expensive. LEDs’ lower energy consumption means the bulbs will “pay for themselves” in one to ﬁve years. LEDs have already been installed on

more than 170 Navy ships. Program managers and program executive ofﬁcers are empowered to install LEDs on new construction ships through a more streamlined process. LED lights’ increased operational life translates to 80 percent less time spent on ladders and lifts changing bulbs. The Navy Safety Ofﬁce predicts this will cut down on slips, trips, and falls, which are the most common shipboard injuries. The longer life also means less storage space aboard ship needs to be dedicated

sive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5, and the U.S. 7th Fleet Band “Orient Express.” Occurring during the 20th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between the United States and Vietnam, these activities were designed to foster mutual understanding, build conﬁdence in the maritime domain and develop relationships between nations.

to replacement bulbs, thereby freeing it for other operational uses. “The LED lighting we’re installing aboard ships today is making a difference where it counts: improving Sailors’ quality of life, saving time, and reducing safety risks,” said Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Mike Stevens. LEDs are a type of Solid State Lighting (SSL) that produces light by passing electrical current through semiconductor material. LEDs use approximately 50 percent less energy and last up to five times as long as conventional florescent lights, between 40,000 and 50,000 hours, according to a Naval Sea Systems Command Business Case Analysis.

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Know Your Community It’s important for people to know their community, especially if they are new to a region, and to familiarize themselves with local potential hazards, Salesses said. “It’s very important people understand what those hazards are and formulate actions to prepare to deal with such events,” Salesses said. Being prepared for hazards and other unforeseen emergencies on an individual level is similar to the military’s planning, training and exercising for mission preparedness, Salesses said. “You need to do both and do both well,” Salesses added. Website Resources Preparation tips and other resources are abundant in communities, on social media and online, Salesses said. The Army, Navy and Air Force also offer preparedness websites. Many websites offer preparation lists, which suggest emergency supplies to keep at work and home, Salesses said. Such home kits recommend sufﬁcient supplies for every person and pet in a household, including ﬁrst-aid supplies, food, water, medicines and important papers to sustain families until the emergency passes. “It’s the simple things that often are overlooked, such as signing up for local warnings and alerts,” Salesses said. It’s also essential to have good communication plans to get the word out at work and to reach family members, Salesses added. “The investments we’ve made as a department to prepare ourselves for military missions is a direct link to what we can do to prepare our families and workforce to deal with potential hazards,” Salesses said.

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The Virginia International Tattoo, long regarded as the most patriotic of the world’s great tattoos and a signature event of the annual Virginia Arts Festival, will welcome more than 900 performers from eight countries – Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States – to the 2015 cast. The Virginia International Tattoo takes place April 23-26, at Scope Arena in Norfolk. The theme for the 2015 show is “A Tribute to Military Families.” Presented annually, this exhibition of marching bands, massed pipes and drums, drill teams, Scottish dancers, choirs and more offers an astounding display of patriotism and the spirit of international cooperation. Since its creation in 1997, the Virginia International Tattoo has grown over the last 18 years to become the largest show of its kind in the United States. A cast of hundreds

of artists from several countries each year creates an unforgettable spectacle that will once again inspire audiences, leaving them with a renewed sense of pride and optimism. “Each year’s Tattoo is different, with new performers from across the globe, new themes of honor and patriotism, and state of-the-art technical effects which will leave you amazed,” said Scott Jackson, the show’s producer and director. “What never changes: the massed pipes and drums, a profound sense of pride, and an amazingly inspirational ﬁnale. This is the Tattoo experience that you, your friends and families will love.” International military bands scheduled to perform include The Royal Danish Navy Band, The Guards Band of the Finnish Defence Forces, France’s Le Bagad de LannBihoué, the Republic of Korea Traditional Army Band and Cultural Dancers, and the Multi-National Ceremonial Detail from

NATO’s Headquarters, Supreme Allied Command Transformation. Over 170 pipes and drums will perform in pipe bands including, Australia’s Scotch College Adelaide Pipe Band, Canada’s Paris Port Dover Pipe Band and the United Kingdom’s Pipes and Drums, 1st Battalion Scots Guards. They will be joined by Canada’s Schiehallion Highland Dancers and the United Kingdom’s Ailsa Craig Highland Dancers. Performers from the United States include The U.S. Army Drill Team and U.S. Army Training & Doctrine Command Band Fanfare Trumpets, The U.S. Fleet Forces Band, The U.S. Marine Corps Band (Quantico), Norfolk Public Schools All-City High School Chorus, Granby High School’s Naval Junior Reserve Ofﬁcer Training Corps, the Hampton Roads Police Color Guards, Virginia Children’s Chorus, the Virginia Symphony Orchestra Chorus,. Virginia Interna-

tional Tattoo is also very pleased to welcome Virginia Tech’s Regimental Band, “The Highty-Tighties,” who will be performing as part of the massed band, alongside six of the world’s greatest military bands. “These performers and their passion for the traditions and cultures that they represent will inspire you,” Jackson said. “More than a performance, the Tattoo is an experience, creating cheers, tears and standing ovations among the tens of thousands of patrons who travel to Norfolk each year to see this amazing display of music and might.” Performances are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. on April 23, 24 and 25 and at 2:30 p.m. on April 26. Tickets range in price from $20 to $100. Discounts are available for students under the age of 25 and for groups of 15 or more. To order tickets by phone, call (877) 7412787 or 7282-2822. Groups should call 2822819. Tickets may be purchased online by visiting www.vafest.org/2015/tattoo-main. Arrive early and enjoy “Tattoo Hullabaloo,” a free festive celebration on Scope Plaza, beginning three hours prior to each performance. For more information about the 2015 Virginia International Tattoo, visit:http://www. vafest.org/2015/tattoo-main.

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April may bring showers to mind for most but for the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center special guests, it will bring magical mermaid visits on Monday evenings. The Aquarium will be open from 5:30 – 9 p.m. on April 20, and 27 to give reserved ticketed guests a mermaid themed evening in the Bay & Ocean Pavilion. Not only will King Neptune and his court greet visitors as they enter the lobby, but special mermaids will be located throughout the building. Children are encouraged to dress in “sea life” and mermaid costumes too! The popular Malena the Mer-

maid will be swimming in the Red Sea Aquarium. As part of the experience, guests will have a timed ticket to view her and take a few images as she swims in the colorful tunnel with her companions of the sea. Another mermaid will be perched upon her “throne” in the Ray Touch Pool, and the Norfolk Canyon Aquarium will be graced with a mermaid sitting in front of it. Additionally, there will be a mermaid reading stories on the hour in the Promenade hallway window area. She will be available for photo opportunities in between readings. Speaking of reading, author Daniel R. Ford will be on hand for a book signing of his book The

Marlin and The Mermaid “Help save the Bay.” Aquarium educators will have mermaid themed activities which include a Mermaid’s Myths or Mysteries game, a “mermaid scavenger hunt” and crafting sea creature hats. Prizes will be awarded. Reservations are required for this event and tickets are limited. Ticket prices for all ages are: members $20 each; non-members: $30 each. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling Guest Services at 3850300, with a credit card reservation. To enable full viewing of the mermaids by guests, strollers are not allowed for this event. In keeping with the mermaid

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theme for the month of April, Disney The Little Mermaid movie will be shown in the Aquarium’s National Geographic 3D Theater with limited viewings throughout the month at $7 per ticket. Show

schedules can be viewed on virginiaaquarium.com. The Virginia Aquarium is located at 717 General Booth Blvd. in Virginia Beach. For more information please visit virginiaaquarium.com.

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When: April 18, noon â€“ 4 p.m. Where: Marinerâ€™s Museum Park Cost: varies from $5-30 For more information, call: 632-0655 Zombies have taken over the woods surrounding the Marinerâ€™s Museum in Newport News, and this is your chance to join your comrades in eliminating the invasion. Make it to all three safety check points and back home without getting tagged, and youâ€™ll earn your zombie-hunting license so you can do your part in eliminating the zombie hoard - great fun for all ages! After the war is won, enjoy a celebratory party with live music, and refreshments available for purchase.

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When: April 18, 11 a.m. â€“ 4 p.m. Where: Mount Trashmore Park Cost: Free For more information, call: 385-0426

On April 18, bring the entire family to the 15th annual International Childrenâ€™s Festival, a veritable palette of color, cultural pride, and camaraderie. The event, taking place 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at downtown Hamptonâ€™s Mill Point Park, will allow children of all ages to experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of close to 40 countries. In addition to the activities, vendors will offer (for a fee) exotic and tempting treats from Greece, Italy, Korea, Thailand, and more. The designated food court area will remain open until the conclusion of the festival. For more information, visit hampton.gov/parks/icf. Admission to the festival is free.

Refresh your approach to making our world a healthier place with various exhibits, displays and activities that will give you a chance to discover and explore effective and convenient ways to green your lifestyle.

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When: April 18, registration begins at 7 a.m., Ceremony is at 8:30 a.m. Where: 31st Street Park, Oceanfront Cost: Donation $23-$35 For more information visit: http://www.purplestride.org/tidewater

PurpleStride 5K run/walk is the annual fundraiser for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Tidewater AfďŹ liate. Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death, with a ďŹ ve-year relative survival rate of just 7 percent. Pancreatic cancer has the lowest ďŹ ve-year relative survival rate of any major cancer.

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When: April 18, 10 a.m. - noon Where: Norfolk Botanical Garden Cost: Not yet member $15 / member $10 For more information, call: 441-5830

Learn the basic principles and concepts of Permaculture with Gardener Mark Morena and certiďŹ ed permaculture designer Laura Kerson. Discover the importance of perennial plants and hands on design techniques to create and maintain a sustainable low maintenance home garden.

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When: April 15-19, various times Where: Hampton Coliseum Cost: $20-65 For more information, call: 838-4203, or visit, www.hamptoncoliseum.org

Itâ€™s time for your family to be amazed by all the X-TRAORDINARY things you know and love about Americaâ€™s favorite live family entertainment experience. Be astonished by UN-XPECTED circus spectacles youâ€™ve never seen before and that canâ€™t be seen anywhere else but at The Greatest Show On EarthÂŽ . Get ready for an X-HILARATING adventure with X-TRAORDINARY circus artists and magniďŹ cent X-OTIC animals! Itâ€™s time to awaken the spirit of Children Of All Ages and stir the imagination of your family!

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On Friday, April 24, the â€˜Pintaâ€™ and the â€˜Ninaâ€™, replicas of Columbusâ€™ Ships, will open in Portsmouth. The ships will be docked at the Tidewater Yacht Marina, 10 Crawford Parkway, until their departure early Tuesday morning April 28. The â€˜Ninaâ€™ was built completely by hand and without the use of power tools. Archaeology magazine called the ship â€œthe most historically correct Columbus replica ever built.â€? The â€œPintaâ€?

was recently built in Brazil to accompany the Nina on all of her travels. She is a larger version of the archetypal caravel. Historians consider the caravel the Space Shuttle of the ďŹ fteenth century. Both ships tour together as a new and enhanced â€˜sailing museumâ€™ for the purpose of educating the public and school children on the â€˜caravel,â€™ a Portuguese ship used by Columbus and many early explorers to discover the world. While in port, the general public is invited to visit the

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Styles to consider when shopping for sinks include topand undermount sinks, single bowl, double bowl and materials as well.

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If the kitchen is the heart of your home, it would be easy to make the case that the sink is the heart of your kitchen. It’s where you prepare foods, clean dirty hands and scrub dishes before the next culinary project. It’s also one of the best features to update when planning a kitchen remodel, thanks to new technology and designs aimed at improving how well kitchen sinks perform. When it comes to style, traditional is the most popular design choice for families. The contemporary style, however, is increasing in popularity and comes in at a close second, according to studies of posts on Houzz and pins on Pinterest. But when it comes to picking a new kitchen sink, there’s much more to think about than just the design style. Top-mount – This type of sink is the easiest to install and replace, especially if you don’t intend to replace the countertops. It does create a ridge where the sink material meets the counter, however, and this is a place where water and dirt often collect, making cleaning more challenging. Undermount – For cleaning purposes, under-mount sinks are great because you can simply wipe your cloth right over the counter and into the sink. But if you need to replace an under-mount sink, it might also require you to take out the countertops. Single bowl – When it comes to washing large dishes,

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drain system, making your sink much more hygienic and easyto-clean, as well as sleek and stylish. The drain is integrated into the sink body, leaving no ridges that allow build-up in the sink area, so water flows uninterrupted right down the drain without getting trapped. Stainless steel – As the most popular choice because of its functionality, durability and coloring, stainless steel has a timeless element to it. It can scratch, though, and it might have a louder noise value. It also shows water spots more easily. Cast iron – A throwback to the original sinks, cast iron sinks with an enamel finish are still quite popular today. The finish is very strong, but tiny chips and pinholes that can evolve over time can cause the iron sink to rust. Cast iron sinks also tend to cost more. Granite or quartz composite – These sinks feature a combination of rock with resin, and they create a beautiful and colorful look in any kitchen. The composite materials are very durable and require little maintenance. They do tend to cost more money, and the coloring of your sink could limit your options when decorating the rest of the room.

Your yard can be one of the greatest defenses against water pollution. Every plant, flower, tree and shrub plays a critical role. Our leafy friends are super heroes in disguise. Trees and plants stabilize soil and prevent erosion with their intricate root structure. They also slow down and filter runoff as it travels over land. Trees embrace the rain by storing it on its leaves and in its branches and trunks, all the while reducing the impact of rain and absorbing pollutants that would otherwise go into the storm drain then into our waterways. Know your grass. In areas that get full sun, use warm season grass – such as zoysiagrass, centipedegrass or Bermuda grass – and seed in early spring. If your soil test says you need more nutrients, fertilize warm season grass in the spring. For areas that get light shade, use cool season grass – such as tall fescue, fine fescue or ryegrass – and seed in the late summer. If your soil test says you need more nutrients, fertilize cool season grass in the fall. Seed bare areas during the appropriate time of year to reduce erosion potential. Have your soil tested before you decide to fertilize. A soil test provides a list of recommendations for soil amendments to help you make the right decisions for your lawn. However, it is important to understand the information it is providing and the limitations of such a tool. Fertilizers are described by three numbers, such as 12-4-8 or 46-0-0. These three numbers indicate, respectively, the percent by weight of nitrogen (N), phosphorous (P), and potassium (K) in the fertilizer. The test also indicates the acidity (pH) of your soil and whether lime is needed. The results from a basic soil test will provide you with a nitrogen recommendation, but does not actually measure the nitrogen in your soil. You can often use much less than is recommended to get successful results and may not need to use any if you are mulching your grass clippings back onto your lawn. In Tidewater, our soil is naturally rich in phosphorus so, with the exception of new plantings, an addition of phosphorus is often not necessary. Leave grass clippings on the lawn. After mowing, leave grass clippings on your lawn to help break down and return nitrogen to the soil, greatly satisfying

your lawn’s nitrogen needs. Choose more plants, less lawn. Trees, shrubs and hardy perennials can beautify your home and help reduce the negative effects of storm water runoff better than a lawn. Use plants that are native to Hampton Roads and adjusted to local growing conditions. Native plants typically are more resistant to insects and disease and also require less water and fertilizer. Visit Plant More Plants for a list of nurseries that carry native plants in your area. Mulch, mulch, mulch. Mulch helps to control erosion, retain moisture and stabilize soil temperature. A two-inch layer of mulch material, such as ﬁr bark, pine needles or wood chips, will reduce water loss and maintain uniform soil moisture around roots. Mulch also can reduce or eliminate weeds that compete with landscape plants for moisture, nutrients and sunlight. Irrigate only as needed. Unneeded irrigation promotes disease, weed infestation, and wastes valuable water. Install a rain sensor on your automatic sprinkler system. Morning is the best time to water, because watering in the evening can invite fungus to grown on your plants at night. Mow your grass. Proper mowing is important for a well-kept lawn. Newlyseeded lawns should be mowed early and often, leaving 1 1/2 to 2 inches of grass height. Once your lawn is established, set the mower blade at the highest setting, leaving 2 to 3 1/2 inches of grass. Tall grass encourages deep roots and shades out some weeds. Sweep it up. Clean up anything that is lying on pavement. Fertilizer spill? Sweep or blow it into the lawn, not into the street. Seed bare spots. If you have bare areas, something must be wrong, and it is preventing the establishment of a turf. This is a problem because you can continually lose your soil. First test your soil testing to see if it needs any soil amendments and then look into different ground covers to stabilize the soil. Clean up your leaves and yard debris. Know your locality's collection schedule. Only place leaves and yard debris out at the designated time and know the collection requirements (ex. bagging, placement, etc.). Keep loose leaves and yard debris out of the street so that they don't get washed or blown into the storm drain, which will cause ﬂooding.

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Jimmie Johnson takes record ﬁfth checkered ﬂag at Texas Motor Speedway By Rick Minter Universal Uclick

After an uncharacteristically poor performance in the 2014 Chase for the Sprint Cup, Jimmie Johnson appears to be back in the form that has seen him win 72 races and six championships since joining the Sprint Cup circuit full time in 2001. At the Duck Commander 500 on April 11, Johnson led a race-high 128 of 334 laps and held off defending series champion Kevin Harvick to claim his second victory of the season. It was his fifth career win at Texas – a series record – and his first in the spring race there. Johnson had to work for the lead at the end, as a caution flag at Lap 310 allowed several drivers, including Jamie McMurray, to take two tires on the ensuing pit stops, and return to the track ahead of Johnson and Harvick, who had the two fastest cars for most of the race. McMurray led for seven laps, but his tires gave out as Johnson, Harvick and Joey Logano ran him down. Johnson took the lead for good, passing Harvick and McMurray at the same time with 14 laps to go. “Unfortunately, the 4 [Harvick] was having some trouble getting by the 1 [McMurray], and they slid up high through [Turns] Three and Four and left the bottom wide open for me,” Johnson said. “I thought I’d at least get the 4 car, and when I came off of Turn Four, I was alongside the 1, and I thought, ‘Man, we’re going to get them both here.’ So that worked out well.” Still, the outcome was in doubt, as both Logano and Harvick appeared to have cars fast enough to overtake Johnson. Logano’s bid for the win ended when Harvick bumped him out of the way, then Harvick’s own chances for victory were dashed when he bounced his No. 4 Chevrolet off the wall with two laps to go. Harvick’s stumble allowed Dale Earnhardt Jr. to briefly take the runner-up spot, but Harvick reclaimed it to finish second, ahead of Earnhardt, Logano and Brad Keselowski. Johnson’s other win this season came at Atlanta Motor Speedway, which, like Texas, has a worn, bumpy asphalt surface that suits his driving style and the skills of his No. 48 team. “I think the tracks with high wear, bumps, all those types of things, have just always been a good surface for the 48,” he said.

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“The spring race has always been tough results, but we’ve had fast cars, and in the fall we come here and get the finish we hope for. It’s nice to get one done in the spring. I think the surface fits my style, fits … what our team does together. Our cars just perform well on those tracks.” Harvick, who scored his fourth runner-up finish of the season and remains atop the points standings, said his car was good enough to win, but got tied up racing with McMurray and Logano, which hurt him in his bid to overtake Johnson. “Just lost a little bit of time and tried to make too much of it up in too many chunks, and about spun out and got in the fence trying to make up ground,” he said. Earnhardt said he was proud of the way his team, led by rookie crew chief Greg Ives, performed throughout the race. “We made some good adjustments,” he said. “We seemed to have a good pattern of what was working for us, and I think by the end of the race, we had our car as good as we had it all night, so that’s a good job on the crew chief when the car is the best on the last run.”

Spartyka Fight League XIX raises money toward breast cancer awareness By Jonathan McLarty Contributing Writer

Spartyka Fight League (SFL), the premier mixed martial arts (MMA) fighting group in Virginia, presented SFL XIX: TKO for the Ta-Tas on April 11. The event took place in front of a large crowd at the Ted Constant Convocation Center on the campus of Old Dominion University. Portions of the proceeds from this event went to benefit the Tidewater chapter of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Local breast cancer survivors were highlighted and applauded for their personal battles with this illness. Fight fans were treated to 14 fights, headlined by Bantamweight champion Thomas Blair relinquishing his title to Shaun Spath after a first round submission by rear naked choke. Highlights included Geno Quintin defeating Dallas Major with only five seconds remaining in the third and final round via submission due to armbar. Cory Lay wasted no time securing a victory in his fight against Derrick Carter as he delivered a knockout punch within 12 seconds

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■ full results Scott Davis d. Justin Storey – Third Round TKO Geno Quintin d. Dallas Major – Third Round Armbar Submission Joshua Freeman d. Ryan Parker – Second Round Knockout Quintin Gray d. Michael Wolford – Judge’s Decision Eric Grifﬁths d. Aaron Supernaw – First Round Rear Naked Choke Submission Trevor Harris d. David Nelson – Nelson could not answer the bell to begin the second round due to injury Misael Franco d. Robert Reukauf – First Round TKO due to strikes Damon Miner d. Michael Hill – First Round TKO due to strikes Blake Fisher d. Joe Cipic – Judge’s Decision Cory Lay d. Derrick Carter – First Round Knockout Chris Gardner d. William Haney – First Round Guillotine Choke Submission James Hurley d. Frankie Jones – First Round TKO Demar Holloway d. Chris Garnes – Second Round TKO Bantamweight Championship: Shaun Spath d. Thomas Blair – First Round rear naked choke submission

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Custom wood, alum., chain link, vinyl. Quality work, great prices. Free Est. 35 Yrs. Exp. 757-438-7057.

Layaway Available

MATTRESS SETS

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

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CHLOE O'MALLEY BORN FEB. 6, 2003 DIED APRIL 7, 2015 "The Little Baby Pig" better known as the cutest Boston Terrier in Virginia Beach. She was one of a kind and will be sorely missed. Chloe is survived by her Step-Father, Skip Davis; her adopted Mother, Laura Richardson, her step-brother, Caleb Richardson and her step-grandparents, Harold and Charlene Davis. The funeral for Chloe will be held on April 18, 2015 at 11 AM at the Garden of the Pines Pet Cemetery, 2685 Salem Road, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456. Telephone #: 757 427-1537.

Antiques & Collectibles

Can deliver. 757-706-3667

Handicapped Supplies Free Installation/25% Discount Wheelchairs, Scooters, Lifts for Cars & Vans, Stairlifts/Elevators/Pool Lifts/Ramps.

We Repair Scooters & Wheelchairs, We Are Mobile. Call C Mobiliy 757-650-3999

Estate Sale All indoors. Furn, art, collectibles, jewelry, antiques, all priced to sell. 2nd Act, 110 W. 21st St., Norfolk. 757-622-1533. Mon-Sat. 10-6; Sun. noon-5.

Flea Markets/Bazaars

DECOYS WANTED Collector will pay CA$H for Old wooden ducks or canvas geese, Old shorebirds, swans, & duck calls. Buying old fishing tackle & lures, Old nautical & lifesaving items. Call Mark at 757-721-2746

Lynnhaven Colony Congregational Church Flea Market - Childrenâ€™s Activity - Spring Plant Sale 2217 West Great Neck Rd. Sat. Apr. 18, 9a-1p. Rental Spaces are Available 757-481-7674

Spring Festival Craft & Yard Sale

WE PAY CASH For Sterling, Coins, Gold, Sports Cards, Collectibles. 912-674-8358.

St. Christophers Church ECW - 3300 Cedar Lane Portsmouth, Sat., April 25, 8-2. Lunch. Spaces $15. Call 757-484-3745.

St. Paulâ€™s UMC, 437 Providence Rd., Chesapeake, April 18, 8-4 PM. Spaces $10, tables $5. Call 757-420-3864.

Garage Sale - Chesapeake Lakes of Greenbrier Apts.-4th Annual Community Yd Sale. 1105 Merchants Ct., Sat., 4/18, 8-1. Multi-Fam. Great Bargains. Some Proceeds to American Cancer Society. Rain/Shine.

Appliances

Toro Commerial Mower, 42â€?, Z Turn, good cond, $1850 obo. 757-620-8267.

Pets-Dogs,Cats,Other Bichon Frise- AKC, vet ck, 2 males, avail now. $495. 252-473-5619.

Bichon Puppies - AKC, Absolutely Gorgeous, Champion Sired, Shots, Dewormed, Health Guaranteed Mâ€™s $950; Fâ€™s $1000. 434-374-2969.

Email your resume to: cpicka@auto.edu or call 757-490-1241 for an appointment.

Articles For Sale

CHIWEENE-One 3 mo. male, red, 1st shots,

Affordable Custom Homes & Additions.

6 Large Storage Cabinets; 5 steel shelving units, $25-50. Extension ladders $20-25. Camping/BP Gear Clothing $8-40. Cash. 757-490-2626

Moving Sale, Everything Must Go,

Boat Trailers USED TRAILER SALE !!!

Dachshunds- 2 red males, 3 mos. old, 1 short hair, 1 long hair, 1st shots, wormed, $200. Will deliver for a small fee, 252-326-0077.

Female Yorkies 10wks, shots, wormed, health record, parents on premises. $800. 757-761-5223 Golden Chow Mix-1st shots, de-wormed, avail to take home now. $300. 252-357-4829, 252-548-8327, call or text

Golden Retrievers-AKC, 1st shots/de-wormed,

Boats/Rigs

Yorkie- Male, AKC, 12 wks., 1st shots, wormed,

Furniture-Household 19" Samsung, Black, Flat screen TV, $150.00. call 201-803-3482

2 Pc. All New Queen Mattress Set $124

VIRGINIA BEACH

wormed, $175. Will deliver for small fee. Call 252-326-0077.

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

motor, trailer, excel cond, 757-408-8400.

St., Sat., 4/18, 8 AM-2 PM. Old & new books, linens, giftware, home decor.

TUMW Rummage Sale, Apr 17 & 18 Sidewalk Cafe Thalia United Methodist, 4321 Virginia Beach Blvd.

equipment. Call 412-5664 or 543-1341.

Additions

2003 19â€™ Triumph Center Console, boat,

Furniture, home decor, Razor Scooters, exercise equip, books, Wii, clothing, purses & much more.

FREE PICKUP of broken or unwanted lawn

Full time Applicant must have at least 5 or more years of recent work experience in repair of heavy (diesel) vehicles.

de-wormed, $600. Leave msg, 757-685-1158.

Suburban Acres-408 Suburban Parkway. HUGE SALE. Entire contents of house selling 1-5 PM on Fri., 4/17, 9-5 PM on Sat., 4/18, 12-4 PM on Sun., 4/19. Furniture, household goods, handicapped items & more. All must go,-GREAT PRICES! Entirecontents of packed gar. selling 9-5 PM on Sat., 4/25, 12-4 PM on Sun., 4/26. Wide variety of tools/equip at low prices. Something for everyone.

Northend-413 54th St., Sat., Apr. 18, 8-noon.

Lawn & Garden

Heavy Vehicle (Diesel) Instructor

Chihuahua-CKC, male fawn, 2 sets of shots,

Garage Sale - Norfolk

Garage Sale - Virginia Beach

has brakes, reverse, very fast, gar kept, like new, low mis., good deal $8500 firm. 757-338-1886.

Whirlpool Refrig, white, side-by-side, ice & water, good cond, $350 cash only. 757-403-2449.

Complete living room, complete bedroom, 2 kitchen tables, authentic pie fafe 757-588-6747

TRASH OR TREASURE? 240 W. Freemason

Watersports/Jet Skis 2012 Seadoo RXT, 3 Seater, Super Charged,

Help Wanted

Northampton County or Accomack County. Will pay top dollar for right piece. Contact Christian @ 757-999-4021 or Theo @ 757-816-5125

Elegant Coffee/Living Room Table, purchased from Haverty's Furniture Store - Brand New, Never Used, tags still on table, 60'L x 34" W glass top. $300.00. call 201-803-3482

Childcare

PALM TREES FOR SALE

Restaurant Contents- April 17 & 18, 9 AM to 3 PM. 16422 Courthouse Rd., Eastville, VA. Photos on Eastville Inn Facebook page. For list call 757-754-9178. Public Welcome. Cash & Carry.

CareerConnectionâ€™s

SPRING CAREER FAIR Wednesday, April 22nd 10 am 2 pm Constant Convocation Ctr.

All Handyman, Int & Ext: Bathrooms, Small Jobs, Remodel. 34 Yrs. Exp. BBB A+ Rating. 430-2612. HHHH EVERYTHING FROM A-Z HHHH

Home Improvements Rotten Wood Interior/Exterior & Paint Small Remodels Kitchen/Bath Apartment Turnovers/Insurance Claims Plumbing & Electrical Fixtures ** Licâ€™d. /Insured, Member BBB ** Serving Tidewater Since 1993

Steve 490-1218

House Cleaning ANGELICAâ€™S TOUCH House Cleaning: 23 yrs Exp. Good Refs. Ins & Bonded. Comm. & Residential, Move In / Out H Free Estimates H Call 241-0633

Landscape/Gardening

Bush Hogging Large Lots-Cutting, dumping, clearing brush, grass & trees from small lots. Hauling debris. Call for estimates, 757-479-0171.

Lawn Maintenance A1 Lawn Service

Now is The Time To Get On The List For Pressure Washing, Pointing Up The Cracks in Your Brick Walls & Steps That Will Only Get Worse. Do Your Own Insp & Call Me. Iâ€™m Known As The Stonesmith, Semi-Retired Earl Smith. You Will Not Find A Better Man, 515-3831.

Concrete/Asphalt 18 Yrs. Concrete Exp.-S & H. All Types of Concrete work. Driveways. We Accept All Major Credit Cards. 652-4050. www.shabazznva.com

Christineâ€™s Cleaning & Pet Sitting Quality Cleaning-Home, Office, Rentals Worry-free, Loving Pet Care Christine Glover 757-944-0399 chrisndonnie@cox.net

Roofing-Guttering AA+ Affordable Roofing-To meet your budget. Over 20 yrs. exp. Complete new roof or roof repairs. Lots of refâ€™s. Call Stanleyâ€™s Affordable. Free Est. Licâ€™d & Insâ€™d. Member BBB. Senior Citizen Discount. 757-289-0044

Y.K. Handyman SPECIALIZING LEAKS & REPAIRS Commercial/Residential Roofing & Siding $1.99 Sq. Ft. Seamless Gutters. Tile & Hwd Flrs

Call (757) 880-5215 www.ykroofingsiding.com

Tree Service 100% ALL TREE & SHRUB REMOVAL Pruning, Broken Limbs, Bucket Truck, Overgrowth Removal & Cleanup. Lic & Ins. 757-282-3823.

Weight Control Lose 5 lbs in 5 days! Reps wanted. Call Rita at 757-339-8542 for more information.

Burial/Cemetery Plot Forest Lawn Cemetery-1 plot, Live Oak Section, $900+ transfer fee. 757-583-0553.

For Rent-Condo Cape Henry Towers, 2 BR, 2 BA with balcony, beach, pool, golf, gym, 24 hr sec. $1595. 477-6207

For Rent-House (All) 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Single Family Home in Bayview Beach. 2147 Sq. Ft. $1600.00/ month. 757-289-9813 Hampt. near Buckroe Beach. 2BR, 1BA, LR, DR, Util. Rm, W/D hhup, Gas heat, Central air, Gar , Lg. Yd. $800/$800 dep + Util. Call 757-722-1615.

For Rent-Norfolk Apts

Moving-Hauling

Norfolk- 2BR/3BR, $800 - $900 Utilities not included, W/D. 757-435-7377

B & J MOVING

Southern Park Aptâ€™s near Southern Shop

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

Center, 1, 2 & 3BRâ€™s avail., unfurnished, 477-9560

Painting/Decorating

& 1 BR $600. Incl Water, Private Beach Access. 757-531-0888. willow.sands@cox.net

Quality Painting & Power Washing. 20+ Yrs Exp. Owner Operated. Call Eric At 377-6260.

Brick Block Work

EXTREME POWER WASHING-& Lawn Care, deck sanding, staining & painting. Over 25 yrs. exp. References. 757-615-3070.

Free Estimates 757-685-5180

100% Affordable Child Care-Large backyard, 56 yrs old, CPR training, must be potty trained, home on water, loving husband & wife-loves kids. 757-474-5479.

Power Washing 2 story siding & trim, cleaning from top to bottom, $115 to $125. Our promise to remove all mold, mildew & surface dirt. Ready to look new & bright again. Call Gil to schedule, 757-272-5395

LICENSED & INSURED

THE HANDYTEAM CO.

Kennyâ€™s Grass Cutting and Yard Work

Plants,Seeds,Flowers

â€œTHE ORIGINALâ€? 757-466-0644 â€œYOUR PLUMBERS IN THE BRIGHT YELLOW TRUCKSâ€?

General Repairs HH AFFORDABLE SAME DAY REPAIR HH

Call or Text 408-2493

raised. Personality, smart, & sassy. 757-679-8008

Restaurant/Bar Supplies

D&W Garages - 20x24' $13,495; 24x24' $14,995; 24x30â€™ $15,995; w/Slab & Vinyl Siding. Call 465-0115 or 362-1833. dandwgarages.com

Air Conditioning & Heating

Yorkies AKC, M/F, 3lbs & up, vaccs, family

Furniture-Household

Garages

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

have parents. $675. 757-421-7708.

Twin $94, Full $114, King $199, In Plastic, Free Lay Away/Can Deliver. 757-717-2510

NEW FLOORING FAST!! We'll bring samples to your home, measure, and can even install the next day. We are Hampton Roads largest flooring dealer, so you get your floors installed right and at the lowest price guaranteed. CALL 453-8000 for your free quote.

100% Drainage & Yard Cleanup, Shrub &

H SPRING SALE H On Central Air, Heat Pumps & Gas Furnace Sys. Clean & Check for $69. Call Comfort Energy Systems 757-335-0290.

NORFOLK PLUMBING, INC.

ALL-BRITE PRESSURE WASHING, LLC.

Quality kitchens, baths & decks. 30 Years Exp. 757-923-3330. www.sevadesignbuild.com

avail now. $650. 252-357-4829 or 252-548-8327, call or text.

Sables 14â€™ $500 Mexican Fans 12,â€™ $450, Sylvester Palms 16â€™ $1000. Pick-up delivery extra. 757-719-9273. www.cabanaboypalms.net

Divine Floors/Repairs, Installations & Sales. Carpet, hardwood refinishing, ceramic tile, laminate, home improvements. Call 757-769-6457.

Wanted To Buy

Drivers: CDL-A 1yr exp. Earn $1200+ per week. Guaranteed Home time. Excellent Benefits & Bonuses. 100% No-Touch, 70% D&H 855-842-8498

supply unit, hatchback power lift. Excel cond, $950 neg. 757-466-8491

Floors

WWII Relics. Retired Vet seeks WWII helmets, medals, daggers, etc. 757-869-1739

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Wanted Land for Hunting Lease in

1/4 ACRE OF MULTIPLE ESTATES

#01A Black Sifted TOPSOIL 6 yds $205, Mulch $25/yd; Compost $30/yd. D. Millerâ€™s, 482-5083

Hoveround Model MPV5, complete w/power

Hunting Equipment

WWW SOUTHSIDECOC NET

Topsoil-Mulch

Plumbing/Heating/Air

His & Hers Paint/Plaster Licensed and Insured. Free Estimates. 10% Military Discount Call 757-672-6957

Pest Control

Willoughby-1 Month Free. Bayfront, 2 BR $700

For Rent-Rooms Chesapeake/Riverwalk-Quiet home, lg master suite w/private bath, use of laundry & kit., non-smoker. $475 mo. All utils inclu. 757-692-1303

Kempsville Newtown Rd, professional, $250 dep., $560 mo. Nice home. 757-641-3018.

Kempsville-Reduced rent for house chores. Non smoker, non-drinker. Ref. 757-227-8046. 474-2139 Mstr BR $650 mo., all utilities incld, furnâ€™d or not. Close to Oceana NAS. Call Frank 757-285-6722 or email: barnum1137@aol.com

UNIVERSAL PEST & TERMITE. FREE INSPECTIONS. 757-502-0200

Plastering/Drywall

NEAR NSU/ODU - Norfolk, Furnished, $150 wk, all utils. Incl. 478-8488.

Norfolk Area - All Utils, Cable, Furnished or Unfurnished. Near Downtown, University & Shipyard. $135-$145/wk. plus dep. 757-735-4978. 737-6988

Norview 6532 Diesel Ct. Room for Rent, $500.

A1 PLASTER & REPAIR 32 Yrs Exp. Small Repair Specialist. Affordable Pricing. Licensed & Insured.We Get The Job Done! 237-5999

Ports. - 1905 High St. Furnished Room, A/C,

AA Affordable Plastering/Drywall/Paint-

W/D, cable incl. $540. Must have job. 513-5763.

ing/Handyman. Hang finish any texture. Small baseball hole as low as $50. 757-237-1090

Month to Month Available. 757-373-1983

Portsmouth Furnâ€™d house w/full privs. Avail now. $150/wk., incl. all utils. & cable. Call 757-582-5222

To advertise in The Flagship Service Directory, call Dot Way at 757-222-5374.

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Calling all housekeeping, catering, home improvement, lawn/landscape service, professional services, janitorial service, carpet cleaning, appliance repair, babysitting/child care, adult elderly care, courier service, attorneys, tax service, etc:

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Sample ad q SERVICES

RECRUITERS: To reserve your booth space, please contact Denise Wilson at (757) 446-2143 or via email at denise.wilson@pilotonline.com

To advertise with Military Newspapers of Virginia, call Dot Way at 757-222-5374.

PA I N T I N G

SERVICES

Int/Ext Painting y Pressure Washing Preservation y Restoration and Design TURNING A JOB TO DO INTO A JOB WELL DONE.

757-123-1234

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Automobiles for Sale

Portsmouth-Priv rm, entrance & BA, furnished, cable TV, microwave, frig, $600 mo. 757-372-5564.

Honda 2002 Civic EX, 2 dr coupe, spotless,

Va Bch-$500. All+ cable inclu. Ref. needed. Avail May 1. Proof of income. Smokers ok. 452-0138

136K, auto, air, loaded, $4850. 439-8017, va. dlr.

CHOOSE CAR SEAT: BY AGE & SIZE

MERCEDES 2007 C230 SPORT. 107,500 mi. Well Serviced. Clean. $7900. 439-0582, va dlr

For Rent-Va. Beach Apts Sunny Beach Cottage, 1BR apt 2 Blcks from Ocean,Off street prkg, some utilities incld. Avail Now. $850 mo. 1 yr lease. Non Smoking No pets. 757-667-9714 - micheleshean@gmail.com

For Rent-Va.Beach House

757RENTALS.COM

Mitsubishi 2007 Galant ES looks & runs

Oldsmobile 1992 Cutlass 65k, 4 new tires, new batt., needs repair, gar. kept. $500. 754-2101 Toyota 2005 Camry XLS, looks & runs great, auto, loaded, inspected, $6450. 439-8017 va dlr.

THE PROPERTY SHOPPE (757) 496-1986 Lic’d. Agent

For Sale-Condos/Co-Ops Cape Henry Towers, Newly remodeled 2 BR,

Free!

great, auto, air, loaded, insp, $3990 419-8017va dlr

THE ONES

WHO ACTUALLY DO.

Campers/RVs

Qualifications:

Jayco 2011 Jay Flight FB22 great cond., 2 flat screen TVs, many extras, $9,999. 857-4030

Fast!

Sport Utility Vehicles

For Sale-Land/Farm/Timber

Ford 2002 Escape XLS excellent condition,

Emporia 30 Acre wooded and open land, lg creek,

auto, air, insp., runs great, $3990 439-8017 va dlr

excel. hunting & fishing, $45,000. 252-532-0930

Ford 2004 Explorer XLT Sport, V-6, 4WD, 114K mis., $5500. 757-486-6597, 252-207-5505.

AFFORDABLE MOBILE HOMES Buy or Sell, Cash or EZ Terms. 438-4802

Infiniti 2002 QX4, SPOTLESS, leather, sunroof, loaded, 2 tone finish, $5950. 439-8017, va. dlr.

For Sale-Portsmouth Home Downtown 2 story, 3BR, 2.5BA, sold as is. Needs

Isuzu 2002 Rodeo LS 4WD, looks & runs

work. Buyer pays closing costs. 757-717-7773

great, auto, air, inspected, $2990. 439-8017 va dlr

For Sale-Va. Beach Home By Owner-Beautiful brick 3 BR, 2.5 BA home, sun rm, lg FROG, new a/c, leaf free gutters, deep well sprinkler system, Great Neck corridor. Preapproved buyers only. $349,500. 757-339-4569. Kempsville-Chatham Lakes 2 Story, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, 1.5 gar., screen porch, deck, on canal. Granite, stainless, new paint & carpet, appraised $240,000, priced to sell at $227,000. 491-1435

Real Estate Services All Houses Bought Cash Paid To You. 285-1234

Automobiles for Sale Chevy 2001 Camaro Z28 spotless, leather, T-top, auto, air, loaded, $6950. 439-8017 VA DLR

Chevy 2008 Aveo ES looks & runs great,

THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE

WHO THINK

Ford 1988 Mustang Conv. LX, 56K orig.

Beautiful burgandy finish, clean, auto, air, loaded, leather, sunroof, $3950. Must see 439-8017 va dlr

Jeep 2013 Wrangler Sport, 2 steel doors, soft top, only 7K mis., factory warranty, pearl blue, auto, a/c, p/w, tilt, cruise, Bluetooth, hitch, many extras. New cond. $20,000. 757-548-4699. Nissan 2000 Pathfinder SE, immaculate, auto, air, loaded, alloys, $3650. 439-8017. va dlr.

KNOW

FOR SURE

Vans Chrysler 2000 Voyager Mini Pass Van, looks & runs like new, 3.3 V-6 chain driven eng, 140K mis, loaded, $2850, non-neg. 757-560-6658.

auto, air, loaded, $1,990. 419-8017 VA DLR

Wanted Automobiles

Ford 2007 Fusion excellent condition, auto, air, loaded, insp, $3,950. 439-8017 VA DLR

ABSOLUTELY ABLY ACQUIRING AUTOS All Makes & Models, Best Price Paid!! FREE TOWING. 749-8035

Honda 2000 Accord EX 2dr, great cond, auto,

Submit online at:

IF YOUR CHILD IS IN THE RIGHT CAR SEAT.

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Honda 2001 Odyssey EX looks & runs great,

mi, gar kept, auto, air, insp $3950. 439-8017 va dlr

Honda 1998 Civic LX 4dr, looks & runs great, auto, air, loaded, insp, $2,450. 419-8017 VA DLR

Easy!

Jeep 2000 Grand Cherokee Ltd AWD

Toyota 1997 RAV 4, 4 cyl, a/c, auto, loaded, sunroof, immaculate, $3900. 757-343-5711.

• For active-duty, retired military, their eligible family members and active or retired civil service employees If you are retired military or retired DOD civilian, include current employer and work phone number on the application. Restrictions:

THEY HAVE THEIR CHILD IN THE RIGHT SEAT.

auto, air, loaded, insp, $3,950. 439-8017 VA DLR

Dodge 2004 Stratus, looks & drives great, auto, air, inspected, $2800. 757-319-5211.

Submit your classified ad and advertise for FREE Restrictions do apply see below for details

2 BA, 14th floor, spectacular view, 24 hr security, beach, pool, gym, golf, $239,900, 477-6207.

For Sale-Mobile Home

Get online!

• Only 5 ads per week, per household • Renewals, corrections and cancellations cannot be taken by phone and must be resubmitted • Illegible, too long or otherwise do not conform to instructions will not be published and must be resubmitted for the next issue • Automotive ads must begin with make, model and year • Real estate ads must begin with name of city, neighborhood and must be your primary residence. • Ads will not be accepted via official mailing channels such as guard mail or postage and fees paid indicia. • Free ads cannot be of a commercial nature (i. e., business opportunities, help wanted, etc) and must be personal property of the eligible member. Should not represent a sustained income or business or listed through agents or representatives. • When advertising a home for rent or home for sale, the home must be THE PRIMARY RESIDENCE. (All rental properties are considered paid ads.)

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WE DO NOT ACCEPT CALLS FOR FREE CLASSIFIED ADS Deadline Thursday, 5 p.m. for the following week’s publications

AUTOS ACCEPTED - Any Year, Make Or Model TOP DOLLAR, FAST, FREE TOWING. 757-737-2465 Or 757-577-2606

air, loaded, leather, sunroof $3450 419-8017 va dlr

FunandGames

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.

lastweek's answers

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

NWS Yorktown Chapel ROMAN CATHOLIC 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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PROTESTANT Worship service: 9 a.m., Sun.

Last week’s CryptoQuip answer The Show Me State has very recently adopted a new tourism slogan: “Missouri loves company.”

contact info

duty chaplain

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

The Duty Chaplain stands by to serve and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Conversations are confidential. Contact the Duty Chaplain by calling 438-3822.

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

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