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■ 6,000 Sailors, Marines return Approximately 6,000 Sailors and Marines assigned to the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HST CSG) arrived at their homeports in Norfolk and Mayport, Fla., April 18, following a nine-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

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TR bunny delivers some Easter cheer to exceptional PEEPs

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MCSA Magen F. Weatherwax The Bible and three yellow flowers are placed on a table during a ceremony at Drexler Manor on JEBLCFS in memory of the Gold Star Mothers who have passed away.

Gold Star Mothers come together with common bond

By MCSN Magen F. Weatherwax

VIRGINIA BEACH

Women, clad in white to represent the purity of those that lost their lives, fill a conference room at Drexler Manor on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story (JEBLCFS), April 12. The women are Gold Star Mothers and what they have in common is the loss of a son or daughter who died in combat while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

The gathering was for the annual Virginia-North Carolina department of American Gold Star Mothers (AGSM) meeting and a way for the women who share a common bond, to share their stories, and memories that they carry with them each day. Together they are a family and its together they share their grief and

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MC3 Jennifer Fournier A student from the Preschool Education for Exceptional People program meets the Easter bunny April 15.

from classroom assistance to events such as the Easter egg hunt. For the event, Sailors hid eggs and dressed up like the Easter Bunny.

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Sailors from the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) volunteered their time to organize an Easter bunny visit and egg hunt with the Gatewood Program for Educating Exceptional Preschoolers (PEEP), April 15.

PEEP is a school with the medical capabilities to administer proper care to students with developmental delays or physical handi-

caps. Through an ongoing relationship, Sailors from Theodore Roosevelt often volunteer throughout the year and during major holiday seasons.

“We work with kids with all types of disabilities, from bipolar to cerebral palsy and all levels of autism,” said Jernelle Brooker, an instructor for PEEP. “They are referred to as developmentally-delayed because they may not get their label until later in life.”

More than 20 Sailors work with PEEP, ranging

bond of mother hood. You cry and they cry with you.”

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work to support the men and women who are still serving their country.

“It’s good to be with people who understand what you go through,” said Tina Houchins, Gold Star Mother of Cpl. Aaron Gautier, who died in 2007. “You share a common bond of mother hood.

You cry and they cry with you.”

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CSP PAY INCREASE The increase to Career Sea Pay (CSP) and Career Sea Pay Premium (CSP-P), announced in March by SECNAV Ray Mabus, will be implemented May 1 and eligible Sailors will see the increase in their mid-month paycheck. » see A7

MARFORCOM HOSTS LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP Event focused on what the new order will entail

By Staff Sgt. Scott McAdam U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command

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Marine Corps University via the Lejeune Leadership Institute hosted a Marine Corps Leadership Development (MCLD) Workshop for the Marines, Sailors and civilian Marines at U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command (MARFORCOM), April 15-16.

The workshop, based on the Marine Corps Leadership Devel-

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opment draft order, focused on what the new order will entail and how the unit can start their own leadership development program.

“We came down here to show them [MARFORCOM] what Marine Corps leadership development was about and how to start up an individual program within the unit,” said Master Gunnery Sgt. John Willis, senior enlisted advisor, Lejeune Leadership Institute.

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NMCP ‘TAKES BACK’ PRESCRIPTION DRUGS ■ where to go Patrons may bring their medications for disposal to the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth pharmacy window 4B, Bldg. 2, 2nd floor, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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BONHOMME RICHARD ASSISTS IN KOREAN SEARCH AND RESCUE EFFORTS The U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard engaged in search and rescue operations as of April 17, near the site of Korean passenger ship Sewol that sank near the island of Jindo off the southwestern coast of the Republic of Korea.

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By Deborah R. Kallgren Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Public Affairs

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Naval Medical Center Portsmouth’s main pharmacy will participate in “Prescription Drug Take-Back Day” Saturday, April 26.

Active duty service members, retirees, dependents and staff can drop off expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs at the medical center’s main pharmacy in Portsmouth. Ridding the home of old medications also prevents drug abuse and theft. Patrons may bring their medications for disposal to pharmacy window 4B, Bldg. 2, 2nd floor, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The service is free and anonymous; no questions will be asked.

This is the fifth time NMCP has participated in Drug Take-Back Day. Last October, 34 pounds of prescription drugs were turned in to NMCP. Coordinators are hoping for higher total this time.

Unused and expired medicines in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are high, as are accidental poisonings and overdoses. Studies show most abused prescription drugs are obtained from family, friends and the home medicine cabinet.

In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines –- flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash – are safety and health hazards.

PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER PUBLISHES REPORT ON WOUNDED, ILL AND INJURED PROGRAM The Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center announced the release of its 2013 Wounded, Ill and Injured Program annual report, April 17. The report highlights the many ways that WII projects improve the health of WII service members.

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ARLEIGH BURKE SAILORS RECEIVE BLESSINGS FROM CANADIAN CHAPLAIN A Canadian Forces army chaplain is currently serving aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke delivering religious services as part of the Personnel Exchange Program.

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Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story Fleet and Family Support Center Team will be holding “Offenders and Victims, Deception, Trauma and Impact,” a sexual assault awareness month professional training event at the JEBLC Chapel on April 28 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

The event is open to command leadership, sexual assault prevention and response representatives, victim advocates and family advocacy program representatives. The Guest speaker for the event will be Mr. Russell W. Strand, chief of the U.S. Army Military Police School Behavioral Sciences Education & Training Division.

Strand is a retired U.S. Army CID Federal Special Agent with an excess

of 39 year’s law enforcement, investigative, and consultation experience.

Strand has specialized expertise, experience and training in the area of domestic violence intervention, critical incident peer support, and sexual assault, trafficking in persons and child abuse investigations.

He has established, developed, produced, and conducted the U.S. Army Sexual Assault Investigations, Domestic Violence Intervention Training, Sexual Assault Investigations and Child Abuse Prevention and Investigation Techniques courses and supervised the development of the Critical Incident Peer Support course.

Strand has also assisted in the development and implementation of Department of Defense (DOD) training standards, programs of instruction, and lesson plans

for Sexual Assault Response Coordinators (SARC), victim advocates, chaplains, criminal investigators, first responders, commanders, and health professionals.

He is a member of the Defense Family Advocacy Command Assistance Team and Department of the Army Fatality Review Board.

Strand is also recognized as a national/ DOD subject matter expert and consultant in the area of spouse and child abuse, critical incident peer support and sexual violence. He routinely conducts training for national and international organizations including: Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape, California Coalition Against Sexual Assault, End Violence Against Woman International, Department of Justice, Calgary Sex Crimes Services, NewYork State Police, Prosecuting Attorney’s Association of Michigan, and Armed Forces Institute of Pathology.

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VOLED, CPPD seeks former, current Sailors’ success stories

By Susan D. Henson Center for Personal and Professional Development Public Affairs Officer

VIRGINIA BEACH

The birthday of Navy Voluntary Education (VOLED) is May 14, and the Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) is asking in advance for Sailors’ help in celebrating 40 years of their educational successes.

“We are looking for current and former Sailors to share their successes as a result of using Navy VOLED programs,” said CPPD Commanding Officer Capt. John Newcomer. “Throughout my career, I’ve seen many, many Sailors achieve incredible things as a result of VOLED programs. We want to give Sailors a chance to share those successes and also inspire other Sailors to achieve their own educational goals.”

VOLED programs include Tuition Assistance, Navy College Program for Afloat College Education (NCPACE), and United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP).

Through the month of May, submitted photos and stories will be posted on CPPD’s Facebook and Twitter pages, along with the hashtags #NavyVOLED #My5Words.

Former and current Sailors who agree to their photo being used in social media for this celebration should follow these directions: 1) Decide what five words state how your participation in Navy Voluntary Education has helped you succeed.

2) Write those five words clearly on a piece of paper (at least 8” x 10” in size).

3) Take a photo of you holding the sign with your five words. (Your face and

sign must be in focus with no CACs/badges/classified or sensitive information showing. Please consider if a particular background setting in the photo can help tell your success story – ship or sub bridge, operational/expeditionary setting, aircraft/flight deck, a flight line, pierside, operating room, etc.)

4) Email it to CPPDFeedback@navy.mil by May 30 along with the following information, which is helpful, but not mandatory: ■ Name: ■ Former/current rating: ■ # of years in the Navy: ■ Degree / USMAP certificate achieved: (AA, MS in Ed., PhD in ...)

■ Current job title: ■ Any other information you’d like to include: May 1 through 31, CPPD will post photos, along with each person’s name, rank and/or what they accomplished and the hashtags #NavyVOLED #My5Words.

“We’ll also be inviting Sailors to share their own five words of success in their personal social media accounts in May using the #NavyVOLED #My5Words hashtags in their posts,” said Newcomer. “We’re looking forward to everyone joining in our Navywide celebration.

I’m already thinking about my own five words.”

For questions about the VOLED celebration, contact CPPD at CPPDFeedback@ navy.mil or 492-5642 (DSN 492).

For more information about CPPD, visit www.netc. navy.mil/centers/cppd/ and www.navy.mil/local/voledpao/. For more information on the Navy College Program, visit www.navycollege. navy.mil/.

bravozulu Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 1st Class Patricia H. Madigan receives a Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medal from Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mark E. Ferguson III after winning the 2013 Navy Shore Sailor of the Year (SOY) competition at the Pentagon.

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San Diego; and Master-at-Arms 1st Class Clinton Peterson, Commander Fleet Activities, Sasebo, Japan.

Each of the candidates received a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal from the VCNO during the ceremony.

“These Sailors exemplify our Navy core values,” said Ferguson. “When we look into the faces of these nominees, we see a reflection of excellence.”

Shortly after graduating from high school, Madigan reported to Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes for Basic Training. Upon completion, she reported to NTTC Corry Station for “A” school. Her first tour of duty was NSGA Menwith Hill, in Harrogate England. Follow-on tours included NSGA Kunia, USS Normandy (CG 60), USS Porter (DDG 78), and Center for Information Dominance Learning Site San Diego.

Madigan said dedication and perspective are what has defined her career up to this point.

The vice chief of naval operations (VCNO) announced the winner of the CNO Shore Activities Sailor of the Year (SOY) during a ceremony at the Pentagon, April 19.

Adm. Mark Ferguson announced Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 1st Class Patricia H. Madigan of Navy Information Operations Command Hawaii, as this year’s winner.

Madigan received a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal at the ceremony and will be meritoriously advanced to chief petty officer (CPO) later this year.

Joining Madigan as finalists were Aviation Ordnanceman Anthony Artino, Commander, Task Force 67, Sigonella, Sicily; Builder 1st Class Deanna Dimeo, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Five, Port Hueneme, Calif; Cryptologic Technician (Collection) James Lee, Jr., Center for Information Dominance Detachment,

“Not every day is the best day, but every day is an incredible opportunity to serve,” said Madigan. “It is a tremendous honor to represent my command. This is a great but also humbling experience. No one gets here alone.”

“Congratulations to our nominees,” said Ferguson. “We are a better Navy because you chose to serve.”

Adm. Elmo Zumwalt initiated the Sailor of the Year program in 1972, to recognize the outstanding Atlantic and Pacific Fleet Sailors. The following year, the Shore Sailor of the Year program was introduced.

Each year, every Navy ship, station and command around the world chooses its Sailor of the Year based on leadership, professionalism dedication, and superior performance. These selectees compete against recipients from other commands competing at higher and higher echelons until the Navy’s four finest are chosen and only one selected as the CNO Shore Activities SOY.

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NSSA participates in SAAM softball challenge

By FC2 Anthony Jay Bamford Naval Ship Support Activity Public Affairs

NORFOLK

Courtesy photo Sailors stationed at Naval Station Norfolk participate in the USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) sponsored “Amazing SAPR 5k,” as part of a Sexual Assault Prevention Month event, April 11.

OAK HILL PROMOTES SAPR AWARENESS

By Ensign Jonathan Smith Expeditionary Strike Group 2 Public Affairs

NORFOLK

More than 100 Sailors stationed at Naval Station Norfolk participated in the “Amazing SAPR Race” sponsored

by USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), April 11, to raise awareness for sexual assault prevention and response techniques and resources.

Conducted in the spirit of the Department of Defense’s 2014 Sexual Assault Awareness Month theme: “Live our values – Step Up To Stop Sexual Assault,” the 5K provided a forum for participants to be as open about Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) as they are about every day activities such as physical fitness.

It also supported several facets of readiness to include morale, camaraderie and physical health.

“Adherence to both fitness and SAPR are important for mission readiness,” said Chief Cryptologic Technician (Main-

tenance) Jason Patterson, Oak Hill’s command fitness leader. “You can’t do the mission without being physically fit and without Sailors taking care of each other in the right way. Bringing these two things together heightens awareness and promotes the camaraderie we need for us to keep battling and performing our mission in the future.”

Following the run, Sailors attended annual SAPR training conducted onsite by Fleet and Family Support Center representative, Janina Zequeira, as an element of the annual training requirement.

“It’s a very important issue,” said Chief Ship’s Serviceman Rachel Dunbar, Oak Hill’s sexual assault and response coordinator. “We wanted to show how dedicated we are by performing this event. This is a big issue in the military right now and we want to make sure our sailors are aware.”

The number of sexual assault reports in 2013 increased by more than 50 percent according to a survey conducted

by the Pentagon. The increase is attributed to the empowerment of victims who are more knowledgeable about means to report crimes and the resources available to support them.

“It’s not that it’s happening more,” said Zequeira, “it’s that people are being informed and have more faith in the program and are coming out and saying they were sexually assaulted.”

“The SAPR 5K reinforces that sexual assault needs to be eliminated from our ranks,” said Lt. Joe Robbins, Oak Hill’s chaplain. “I am optimistic that this run and training promotes us to live out our core values of honor, courage, and commitment.”

In addition to victim resources and reporting measures, training also emphasized preemptive actions such as bystander awareness and engagement.

“Increasing awareness through group activities can serve as a great deterrent against sexual assault,” said Cmdr. Bryan Carmichael, Oak Hill’s commanding officer.

Norfolk Ship Support Activity (NSSA) faced off against USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) in a Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) softball challenge at Capt. Slade Cutter Park, April 10.

April begins the observance of SAAM for the Department of Defense, which raises awareness about sexual violence and educates communities and individuals on how to prevent and avoid it.

“Getting Members at NSSA involved in events helps raise awareness for sexual assault. We try to raise awareness any way we can," said NSSA Sexual Assault and Prevention Response (SAPR) coordinator Senior Chief Electrician’s Mate Richard Zayatz. "Obviously a softball game is not a traditional way of raising awareness about SAAM, but it helps people realize sexual assault is an issue. It helps generate natural curiosity about the topic as opposed to forcing people to sit in a classroom watching a power point which could cause disinterest."

NSSA will be holding several events in support of SAAM throughout the month of April as well as provided information booths inside buildings LF-18 and CEP200. Victim advocates will also be on hand to help raise awareness and answer questions related to SAAM. Through food sales and fund raisers, NSSA will donate money to WYCA of South Hampton Roads' Women in Crisis Program.

"Sexual assault is a problem in the military as well as in the civilian world. Everyone has a part to play in preventing sexual harassment, and if everyone steps up and works together we can eradicate it," said Zayatz.

SAAM provides an annual opportunity to reinforce the commitment to strengthening the professional climate across the Armed Forces. The DOD community has a critical role in preventing and responding to sexual assault and must intervene to reduce risk, stop inappropriate behavior, and report crimes.

“We are happy for the support we got for Sexual Assault Prevention and Response during the softball game today. It was a lot of fun and I can’t wait for next year,” said NSSA Gas Turbine System Technician (Mechanical) 2nd Class Johanna Pursell.

Both teams came out fighting.

“We played well. We gave up a few runs but we came back, banded together, and took the win. I want to thank USS Kearsarge for the great game. We look forward to playing them again next year,” said Force Training Assistant Lt. Markus Franz.

“It was a great day. We had a blast playing NSSA and supporting SAPR,” said Chief Mass Communication Specialist Tommy Lamkin. “We had a lot of fun supporting the SAPR office and making the game a success.”

In the end, team NSSA beat team Kearsarge with a 7 to 1 victory, but participants took away a win in the message of SAAM. Senior Chief Electrician’s Mate Richard Zayatz NSSA, SAPR coordinator, presents the 2014 SAAM Softball Championship trophy to team NSSA who won with a 7 to 1 victory over team USS Kearsarge.

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Submarine Force Atlantic celebrates birthday

By MCC(SW/AW) John Osborne Commander, Submarine Force, Atlantic Public Affairs

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More than 1,000 Sailors, spouses and their guests gathered to celebrate the 114th birthday of the submarine force at The Founders Inn in Virginia Beach, April 12.

The celebration paid tribute to the men and women serving the submarine force, their families and all of those who came before them to take on the arduous task of undersea warfare that began when John Holland sold the submersible that would be commissioned USS Holland (SS-1) to the U.S. Navy, April 11, 1900.

Vice Adm. Mike Connor, Commander, Submarine Force, hosted the event for the Hampton Roads submarine community and introduced the night’s keynote speaker, Adm. Bill Gortney, Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command.

Gortney thanked all in attendance for their great service and paid homage to the accomplishments of the submarine force through the years.

“I’m honored to be here celebrating your history and your future,” Gortney said. “It’s good to see all the men and women here tonight that make the submarine force potent. I am in awe of your community. It took the boldness of a submariner to lead us to victory in the Pacific and bold commanding officers to bravely take on our adversaries in that challenging time. You were the first to bring the Navy into the nuclear age, silently doing your duty while impacting diplomacy during the Cold War. You tracked Soviet Fleets

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MCC John Osborne Sailors and their spouses took to the dance floor at Submarine Force Atlantic’s 114th Submarine Birthday Ball celebration at The Founder’s Inn in Virginia Beach, April 12.

and deterred them from attacking our great nation. The Navy could not accomplish our mission without the presence you provide. You are a key piece of our weapon system. You are everywhere, always working behind the scenes and below the surface. We have the most formidable undersea warfare system in the world.”

The theme of this year’s Submarine Birthday Ball was “Celebrating 114 Years of Partnerships for Undersea Dominance.” Gortney addressed the importance of that theme to the continued success of the Navy and the nation, and then reminded everyone in uniform that their families personify that theme every day with their support and devotion.

“When we deploy, we do so in concert, fighting together. We can take the best of our respective communities and link them to accomplish our mission as the United States Navy. When our nation calls us to action, our interoperability will be our saving grace. It is our force multiplier. As I look out at this room, I see a legacy of excellence and a future full of potential and accomplishment. No matter what rank you hold, you’re making a difference and keeping our nation safe. I know that when you are called upon not one of you will miss a beat in defeating our adversaries.

“We are the greatest fighting force in the history of civilization and that fighting force has a not-so-secret weapon and that is our families. I want to thank those of you who enable our service. We know our families are the very stitches that hold the cloth of our nation together. It is because of you

that we are able to follow our passion.

For what you do today and will do in the future, I thank you.”

Over the years, a total of 63 U.S. submarines have been lost in war and peace, and some 4,000 young men have lost their lives serving on those submarines. The traditional tolling of the boats honoring all fallen submarines and their crews was captured in an awe-inspiring video.

Force Master Chief Wes Koshoffer, master of ceremonies and force master chief, Commander, Submarine Forces, then had the honor of announcing the traditional cake cutting.

“It is a tradition at each submarine birthday ball that the senior and junior qualified submariners in attendance conduct the cake cutting,” said Koshoffer. “Submariners are extremely proud of the high level of knowledge, skill and reliability required for submarine qualification. Those of us who have earned dolphins, gold and silver, look back with pride on the occasion which signified that we had acquired the required skills and joined the submarine brotherhood.”

Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Brandon Perkins of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Boise (SSN 764) and Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Robert Raeemacher from the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Albany (SSN 753), were announced as the newest submarine qualified Sailors. They joined Gortney, Connor and Ed Kracker, the lone WWII submarine veteran in attendance who qualified on the Balao-class submarine USS Bang (SS 385) in 1944, in cutting the ceremonial submarine ball cake.

Service members, family and friends gathered at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story (JEBLCFS) to participate in the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event, April 18.

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes is an international recognition program in which men and women walk a mile in highheeled shoes to help raise awareness of rape, sexual assault and gender violence.

“We are joining together as men and women and as service members to support the fight against sexual assault,” said Lisa Wimbush, Victim Advocate of JEBLCFS. Leading the walk was Capt.

Frank Hughlett, commanding officer of JEBLCFS, and retired Command Master Chief Rudolph E. Boesch, one of the first United States Navy SEALs. “This affects all of us, whether you are male, female, Marine, Soldier, or Sailor,” said Hughlett. “This

is something that hits everybody and it’s not restricted to a certain branch or gender.”

More than 75 participants walked in the event and were provided the heels and water before beginning the event.

The walk helps individuals understand and appreciate womens’ perspectives and experiences in hopes to improve gender relationships and decrease the potential for violence.

“I really want to motivate people to come out here and do this because it really drives home the point that sexual assault is wrong and that we are all equal,” said Staff Sgt. James Holt of JEBLC. “That’s what this really represents, standing with each other.”

Sexual violence does not just affect women – it affects anyone regardless of age, gender, race, prominence, or financial stature, within arm’s reach of an assailant.

By MC3 (SW/AW) Andrew Schneider Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story (JEBLCFS) service members, families, and friends walk a mile in heels during JEBLCFS’s annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event, April 18.

A6 | THE FLAGSHIP | APR 24, 2014 | FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM Yeoman 3rd Class Mathew Rodriguez receives a tight welcome-home hug from his mother, Cynthia, after the USS Harry S. Truman returns to NAVSTA Norfolk.

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Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group returns home

■ more in this issue Featured on this page are photos from the HST CSG ships.

See photos from the squadrons on A8.

USS Harry S. Truman Public Affairs NORFOLK

Approximately 6,000 Sailors and Marines assigned to the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HST CSG) arrived at their homeports in Norfolk and Mayport, Fla., April 18, following a nine-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

While deployed, HST CSG conducted a full range of operations ranging from maritime security operations and multinational exercises, to providing air support for Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.

HST CSG also conducted integrated operations with the French navy’s Charles de Gaulle Strike Group over a five-week period in the Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea, and Arabian Gulf.

“I cannot overstate how proud I am of our young Sailors and Marines in the Truman Carrier Strike Group,” said Rear Adm. Kevin Sweeney, Commander, HST CSG. “They performed magnificently during some very challenging times overseas. We were deployed for nine months, including seven and a half months straight supporting operations in the Middle East region with a focus on building trust and confidence with our regional partners. Across the spectrum of operations at sea and in the air over Afghanistan, our crews executed with precision and professionalism, and when called upon, with great lethality.”

» see TRUMAN | A8

MC1 Josue L. Escobosa Family and friends watch as the guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56) returns to Naval Station Norfolk after completing a ninemonth deployment with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group.

Left, right: Family and friends are reunited after the USS Harry S. Truman returns to Naval Station Norfolk April 18, following a nine-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

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MCSN Jonathan B. Trejo Fire Controlman 2nd Class Michael Bridges greets his daughter during the return of the guided missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) at Naval Station Norfolk as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HST CSG).

■ 170 babies meeting their dads The aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman pulled pierside, April 18, at Norfolk Naval Station where moms brought more than 170 babies from under a tent – in strollers, car seats and slings – to meet their returning dads for the first time. It was an unusually high number of babies, even for a massive aircraft carrier with more than 5,000 Sailors aboard. –Courtesy of The Virginian-Pilot

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CSP, CSP-P INCREASE BEGINS MAY 1 Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

online To view the new Career Sea Pay (CSP) table, visit WASHINGTON The increase to Career Sea http://tinyurl.com/kmsqzjt.

Pay (CSP) and Career Sea Pay Premium (CSP-P), announced in March by Secre- rines on sea duty, deployed tary of the Navy Ray Mabus, away from home around the will be implemented May 1, world, are the backbone of and eligible Sailors will see the Navy and Marine Corps, the increase in their mid- and enable us to provide and month paycheck according to maintain our global presNavy officials. ence,” said Mabus in March.

In addition to base pay, “This change to Career Sea CSP and CSP-P compensate Pay will both improve critiSailors and Marines serving cal sea-duty manning and aboard ships whose primary reward those who take these mission is conducted at sea. challenging sea-going asCSP rates are based upon a signments. This increase is member’s pay grade and cu- long overdue and is meant to mulative years of sea duty. reward our Sailors and MaCSP-P is an additional incen- rines for their continued sactive for members who exceed rifices as part of ‘America’s 36 consecutive months at sea. Away Team’.”

All pay grades with at least The increase to both pays is part of a larger Navywide three years of cumulative sea effort to reduce gaps at sea by duty will receive a 25 percent increase in regular CSP, while incentivizing sea duty.

“Those Sailors and Ma- service members who exceed

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Webinars help increase sexual health awareness

By Hugh Cox Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center

PORTSMOUTH

The Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center (NMCPHC) hosted its third webinar April 16, in support of Sexual Health Month.

Nearly 100 health educators and clinicians dialed-in for the three hour-long webinars, including yesterdays, “Navy Medicine Role in the Prevention of Unplanned Pregnancy.” Unplanned Pregnancy Prevention has been a topic of major emphasis for NMCPHC’s Sexual Health and Responsibility Program (SHARP).

According to Michael (Bob) MacDonald, SHARP Program manager and Public Health educator, in 2012, only 37 percent of surveyed enlisted female Sailors say their last pregnancy while in the Navy was planned.

“One of eight single Sailors and Marines reported an unplanned pregnancy in the previous 12 months, and Navy Medicine can, and must, play a central role in reducing these rates,” said MacDonald.

Earlier in the month and as part of its annual Sexual Health Month observance, NMCPHC hosted webinars on Promoting Sexual Health in Military Populations and, How I Ask My Patients About their Sexual Health.

Both webinars were wellattended and the feedback received from attendees suggests that the presentations were effective in delivering the message.

According to Ivette Moore, Health Promotion coordina-

tor, Naval Hospital Beaufort, the webinar on Promoting Sexual Health in Military Populations was extremely valuable.

“The most valuable aspect of the presentation was Mr. MacDonald detailed brief, up to date statistics as well as information about resources available such as the films and posters,” said Moore.

The webinar on How I Ask My Patients About their Sexual Health provided key information and examples on how to initiate these sensitive conversations with patients.

“The examples on how to approach your patients to receive the most information was very informative,” said Ryan Marie Smith Centers of Medicaid and Medicare Service (CMS) Chicago, health insurance specialist.

“This webinar, along with the supplemental information provided is a great way to provide individuals with sexual health information.

The knowledge I obtained in this webinar will be helpful in my overall knowledge as a public health professional.”

Sexual Health is NMCPHC’s health promotion (HP) theme for April.

Additional information and resources on sexual health are available through the NMCPHC HP toolbox at tinyurl.com/kazbp86.

The resources in this toolbox focus on the prevention of unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. Messages for commanding officers and plan-of-the-day notes are a critical component of the toolbox and will help leaders get involved.

36 months of consecutive sea duty will receive an increase in CSP-P from $100 to $200 per month.

Consistent with current policy, in lieu of receiving CSP-P, Sailors and Marines in grades E5-E9 with eight years of cumulative sea duty receive a higher CSP rate, equivalent to receiving CSP-P whenever assigned to a ship regardless of consecutive sea time.

This is the first increase of CSP and CSP-P since 2001.

Approximately 100,000 Sailors receive CSP and approximately 13,000 receive CSP-P; this special pay increase is expected to cost $66 million/year.

MC3 Mark Hays Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Airman Michael Gable directs an MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter off the flight deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during flight operations.

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Steve Earley | The Virginian-Pilot Lt. Jayson Trembath, left, and fellow pilots from the “Gunslingers” of VFA-105, are greeted by their children as the squadron returns home to Naval Air Station Oceana as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HST CSG), April 17.

■ the squadrons CVW-3 was embarked on board Harry S. Truman with its associated squadrons – Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32 “Swordsmen;” VFA-37 “Ragin’ Bulls;” and VFA-105 “Gunslingers;” Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312 “Checkerboards;” Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 126 “Seahawks;” Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 130 “Zappers;” Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 “Dusty Dogs;” and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 74 “Swamp Foxes.”

MCSA Shelby Tucker Lt. Joe Campbell kisses his wife, Katie, after returning home from deployment. Pilots of F/A-18C Hornets assigned to the “Ragin’ Bulls” of Strike Fighter Squadron 37 returned to Naval Air Station Oceana after a nine-month deployment as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HST CSG).

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CVW-3 flew 2,902 combat sorties, more than 16K hours

Continued from A6 During this deployment, originally scheduled for February 2013 but delayed just prior to the strike group’s scheduled departure, ships assigned to HST CSG conducted 44 Strait of Hormuz transits and two Suez Canal transits.

Squadrons assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 flew 2,902 combat sorties totaling more than 16,450 hours in support of OEF from Aug. 27, 2013 to March 19, 2014.

“Team Battle Axe was on point, every day, on every mission,” said Capt. George Wikoff, Commander, CVW-3. “Everyone remained focused on mission accomplishment, from the aircrew in the cockpits to the maintainers keeping the aircraft flying, determined to keep our coalition troops safe on the ground in Afghanistan.”

He credited teamwork as the driving force behind the airwing’s success.

“Everything we did as an airwing, we did as a team,” said Wikoff. “If it wasn’t for Team Truman keeping the flight deck ready to launch and recover our aircraft, we wouldn’t have been able to provide support to our coalition forces.”

Capt. Bob Roth, commanding officer, USS Harry S. Truman, praised his crew for their dedication, professionalism, and, like Wikoff, his command’s ability to work as a team.

“Nine months at sea as a forward-deployed combat team is an immense undertaking,” he said.

“The days were long and the work was challenging, but Team Truman never missed a beat and we met every challenge. The professionalism and dedication of our Sailors is unmatched. The teamwork between the ship and airwing was spectacular and a model for how it should be done. I couldn’t be more proud to be a part of this combat-proven team.”

Sweeney expressed his sincere gratitude for the support HST CSG family members and friends extended to the strike group.

“I must thank our family members and friends for their resiliency and enduring support throughout our deployment,” he said. “Without their support each and every day, none of our success would have been possible.”

HST CSG consists of approximately 6,000 Sailors and Marines. Deployed units included Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CCSG) 10 staff; CVW-3; 1st Combined Destroyer Squadron staff comprised of U.S. and Royal Navy personnel; aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75); guided-missile destroyers USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) and USS Mason (DDG 87); guided-missile cruisers USS Gettysburg (CG 64) and USS San Jacinto (CG 56); and fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8).

CVW-3, VFA-32, VFA-37, VFA-105, returned to Naval Air Station Oceana; VAW-126 and HSC-7 returned to Naval Station Norfolk; HSM-74 returned to NAS Jacksonville and VFMA-312 returned to Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C.; and VAQ130 returned to NAS Whidbey Island, April 17.

Steve Earley | The Virginian-Pilot The “Ragin’ Bulls” of VFA-37 return to Naval Air Station Oceana, April 17.

Without their support each and every day, none of our success would have been possible.”

Family and friends of VFA32 “Swordsmen” await their homecoming, April 17, following a nine-month deployment to support Operation Enduring Freedom, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet AOR.

- Rear Adm. Kevin Sweeney, CO of HST CSG, speaking about friends and family

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Harry Gerwien | Military Newspapers of Virginia Christy Brugger embraces her husband, Lt. Mike Brugger, as the “Ragin’ Bulls” of VFA-37 return to Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach, April 17.

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mothers share their stories Continued from front American Gold Star Mothers was started by Grace Darling Seibold, who lost her son during the first World War. While her son was serving overseas, she spent her time visiting wounded veterans in hospitals to ease their burdens after what they had been through.

When she received word of her son’s death in 1918, she reached out to other women who were going through the same loss. After years of supporting each other and caring for veterans, the organization was officially formed on June 4, 1928 in Washington, D.C. The Gold Star is a reference to the flags hung by military families, with blue stars representing family members still serving and gold to represent those who have passed away.

“The volunteer service is extremely important,” said Mona Gunn, Flag Guard of the national AGSM and president of the VA-NC Department. “We honor our sons and daughters by looking after our veterans.”

In October 2000 Gunn lost her son, Signalman Seaman Cherone Gunn, while serving on the guided-missile

PEEPS

MCSA Magen F. Weatherwax Tina Houchins, a member of Gold Star Mothers, holds a photograph of her son, Cpl. Aaron Gautier, during a ceremony at Drexler Manor at JEBLCFS. Gautier died in 2007 in an IED attack in Afghanastan.

destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67), when it was attacked in Yemen.

Gunn recalled a phone call from her son after he finished school in Great Lakes, Ill., he said, “Mom, I got orders to the Cole!” Hampton Roads had always been home to their family and he was excited to be going back. “He came home and then left on his first deployment,” said Gunn. “He left and he never came back.”

According to Gunn, being elected as Flag Guard helped her feel like she was honoring her son’s memory. As a Signalman, her son specialized in visual communication, which included flag semaphore, visual Morse code, and flaghoist signaling. Their rate was represented by two crossed flags and they

were referred to as, “Flags,” by their shipmates.

The feeling of being close to their children is something each Gold Star Mother strives for, like Emogene Cupp, who lost her son in the Vietnam War. At 94 years old, Cupp has lived with her grief for a good portion of her life.

“This organization was my salvation,” said Cupp. “I’ve been to 44 national conventions and I’ve held every position at least once.”

Cupp has spent her life since she lost her son trying to honor those who were lost in Vietnam. When the Vietnam Memorial was just an idea she volunteered to help it become a reality and had the honor of unveiling the first panel.

Though the meeting revolves around discussing business, a certain amount of ceremony is observed. In the corner are two tables – one filled with photographs of men and women in uniform and the other, garnished with three yellow roses and a bible to honor Gold Star Mothers who have passed away.

During the ceremony, each attending mother, with a picture of her child in hand, shares a story in front of the group.

And for each service member’s photo that sits on the table, a single candle is lit when their name is announced.

The candles continue to light the photographs of the deceased for the duration of the meeting, allowing the Mothers to take comfort in knowing that the table in the corner holds many of their best memories of their sons and daughters.

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Sailors be involved with local community Continued from front “This is my first time coming out to work with the PEEPs program,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Airmen Tiffany Elston. “I like the interaction between the Sailors and the kids. We get to talk to and hang out with the kids, see them smiling and laughing. It is pretty cool. I was the bunny, the kids went crazy for the bunny. They were hugging me. It was really fun.”

There are many volunteer opportunities available for Sailors aboard Theodore Roosevelt. PEEP is a great way for Sailors to integrate themselves into their local community.

“I think it is wonderful that Sailors take the time out, as

MC3 Jennifer Fournier A student from the Preschool Education for Exceptional People program meets the Easter bunny, April 15.

busy as you are in your own personal time, to come here and spend time with our kids,” said Brooker. “Our kids get really excited and ecstatic when you enter the building.”

Staff Sgt. Scott McAdam Maj. Kelly Frushour, Lejeune Leadership Institute mobile training team, gives a presentation on verbal communication during the Marine Corps Leadership Development Workshop, April 15.

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program is the six F’s Continued from front “Once they get together and decide to implement this in the Hampton Roads area, they’ll have a snap-shot of how to begin.”

According to Col. Scott Erdelatz, director, Lejeune Leadership Institute, focusing on developing the individual Marines and Sailors personally and professionally improves not only their lives, but also a unit’s overall effectiveness.

“There are tremendous benefits for the unit because this is designed not just to help the individual but to help strengthen trust and cohesion in the unit,” said Erdelatz.

Erdelatz went on to point out that Marine Air Control Group 28, one of the first units to impalement the program, has already enjoyed success with the program and seen measurable increases in good trends such as meritorious awards and reenlistments and a decrease in negative trends.

The new program has some elements Marines can expect to be familiar with such as counseling, coaching and mentoring. What may be new to some is the more personally holistic approach

■ the program The workshop focused on what the new order will entail and how the unit can start their own leadership development program.

to development addressed by the Functional Areas of Leadership Development: Fidelity, Fighter, Fitness, Family, Finances and Future.

“It’s not about paperwork, you utilize the six F’s to really understand who your Marine is, and where he or she came from and you’re creating a dynamic rapport between each other,” said Willis.

According to Erdelatz, developing the Marines and sailors using MCLD, Marines can continue to be good stewards of the Corps and ensuring the institution continues to exemplify its Corps Values of Honor, Courage and Commitment.

“When we stay focused on who we are, who we aren’t is more obvious,” said Erdelatz.

The new Marine Corps Order is scheduled for 2014 and will replace the MCO 1500.58 Marine Corps Mentoring Program.

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Sharing the educational benefits Serve 36 months in the Navy, and get 36 months of education benefits: in-state tuition, housing stipend, books- the whole shebang.

Earning the Post-9/11 GI Bill benefit is automatic, but giving it away requires planning and action. » see B4

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■ presidential honor President Barack Obama delivers remarks during a ceremony at the White House.

The president presented the U.S. Naval Academy football team with the Commander in Chief’s Trophy, an honor presented to the team with the most victories against its service rivals.

Photos by EJ Hersom

President awards Commander-inChief’s trophy to Naval Academy American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON

The U.S. Naval Academy football team visited the White House today to receive the Commanderin-Chief’s Trophy from President

Navy christens future USS Zumwalt, new class of destroyer ■ about the ship Construction on Zumwalt WASHINGTON commenced in 2009 and The Navy christened the ship launch successfully future USS Zumwalt (DDG completed in October 2013.

1000) during a ceremony at General Dynamics-Bath Zumwalt is 610 feet long is Iron Works shipyard in Bath, with a displacement of more Maine, April 12. than 15,000 tons when fully The lead ship and class are loaded. The ship is expected named in honor of former to join the fleet in 2016.

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral Elmo R. “Bud” Zumwalt Jr., who great name,” said Mabus. served as the 19th CNO from “Just as Admiral Elmo R. “Bud” Zumwalt helped shape 1970-1974.

Secretary of the Navy Ray our nation’s Navy as the 19th Mabus delivered the ceremo- chief of naval operations, ny’s principal address and n DDG 1000 will help shape accordance with Navy tradi- the future of surface comtion, the ship’s co-sponsors batants. The sophisticated Ann Zumwalt and Mouzetta new technology incorporated Zumwalt-Weathers, daugh- aboard this ship, combined ters of Zumwalt, broke a with its multi-mission capabottle of sparkling wine bilities, will ensure it is a relevant and integral part of our across the ship’s bow.

“The christening of the battle force for years to come. future USS Zumwalt repre- This day, however, would not sents the beginning of another era of service for this » see ZUMWALT | B7

Barack Obama.

The annual trophy goes to the team that wins the most games in head-to-head football competition among the Naval Academy, the U.S. Military Academy and the U.S. Air Force Academy.

The president noted that the Naval Academy team has some experience in this regard – it’s the ninth time Navy has won the trophy in the last 11 years.

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2014 Navy military child of the year Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert, left, presents the 2014 Navy Military Child of the Year Award to Ryan Patrick Curtin of Corpus Christi, Texas, for his academic superiority and community and civic involvement.

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Courtesy of General Dynamics Bath Iron Works | Dennis Griggs Mouzetta Zumwalt-Weathers Christens the guided-missile destroyer Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Zumwalt (DDG 1000) during a christening ceremony at bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine, April 12.

MCC(SW/EXW) Peter D. Lawlor

The Military Child of the Year Awards Gala honors military children, who even when faced with personal adversity, find a way to overcome their own hardships and give back to their community.

BAHRAINI STUDENTS EXPLORE, LEARN DURING US NAVY DAY

By MC1 Steve Smith Naval Support Activity Bahrain Public Affairs

MANAMA, BAHRAIN

Components of the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain provided more than 200 Bahraini middle school students with tours, equipment displays, and demonstrations during U.S. Navy Day aboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain, April 16.

The event provided children from the local community an opportunity to learn about the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard as part of the U.S. Embassy Manama, Bahrain’s annual American-Bahraini Friendship Week Program.

“The U.S. Embassy is proud to be working with the U.S. Navy on a whole host of events for the American-Bahraini Friendship Week Program,” said Timothy Pounds, deputy chief of mission, U.S. Embassy Manama, Bahrain. “I believe that

Events like this teach the students there are good relationships that bring us together for a common cause.” -Modern Knowledge principal Juan Lewis today’s ‘Navy Day’ event is one of the best ways we can show that the U.S.-Bahrain relationship is not just about formal diplomatic or military ties, but about our strong people-topeople ties. The over two hundred students that attended today’s event not only have a better understanding of how the U.S. Navy works with their Bahraini partners to maintain security and stability in the region, they also had a chance to meet faceto-face with a number of Sailors and U.S. Navy personnel. These personal interactions provide the solid foundation that allows our two nations to better work together at all levels of the bilateral relationship.”

As the students arrived, they were greeted by Sailors and issued a personnel qualification standard (PQS) worksheet. This PQS listed items the students would learn about and experience as they made their way around the pier to each unit’s exhibit. Each stop would earn them a signature.

Once all the signatures were collected, they would be given a special completion certificate.

The first stop was aboard the mine countermeasure ship USS Gladiator (MCM 11) where students interacted with Sailors as they climbed ladders and explored passageways.

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Truman CSG returns to Hampton Roads Electronics Technician 2nd Class Derrick Gilbert meets his baby for the first time as guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) arrives at Naval Station Norfolk as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HST CSG).

See more coverage of the Homecoming on A6 and A8, and check out the galleries online at flagshipnews.com.

MCSN Jonathan B. Trejo

In just three years, hundreds of thousands of veterans and military spouses have been hired or trained by businesses nationwide.”

- Michelle Obama and Jill Biden in a blog post

FIRST LADY, DR. BIDEN SEEK QUESTIONS ON ‘JOINING FORCES’ WASHINGTON

third anniversary of Joining Forces and taking pride in the progress we have made with help from individuals across the country who’ve stepped up to answer our call,” the pair wrote in a blog post originally published in Military Spouse magazine and cross-posted on the White House website.

“In just three years,” they added, “hundreds of thousands of veterans and military spouses have been hired or trained by businesses nationwide; all but a few

states have streamlined their professional licensing requirements to better meet the needs of veterans and military spouses; and so many schools, faith communities, community groups, and neighbors have found countless ways to make a difference for our military families.”

People can ask questions, send a congratulatory message or encourage others to participate in Joining Forces by using the hashtag #JoiningForces on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram, officials said.

Military Spouse Contributor

Nobody “quits” the military.

There is no walking into the first sergeant’s office and telling him that you are “grateful for the opportunity.”

You can’t text the CO from your car in the parking lot about where to send your last check.

In the military, there is just no grabbing a beer, activating the emergency chute and sliding to freedom while tossing glitter in your wake.

There is no quitting the military – probably because we designed it that way. It would be hard to fight a war if people could quit the military any time they wanted to.

So we don’t use the word quit. Instead, our military friends say they have decided to “put in their letter.”

A guy I work with “ETSed” (Expiration of Time in Service).

The Soldiers at brunch last weekend told me that they never said the word “quit.”

“We talk about leaving the Army as “getting out,” like you’ve done your time and you are ending a prison sentence,” one of the guys laughed.

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That’s a little weird to me. Not the part about feeling like work is a prison sentence (even a job you love can feel inescapable). The weird part is that military people can’t just say, “I’m quitting.”

We have so many powerful words for getting into the military: Call up. Commission. Conscript. Draft.

Enlist. Induct. Join up. Sign up. Recruit. Volunteer. Impress.

We don’t have a sexy vocabulary for quitting: Retire. Transition.

Desert. Discharge. These aren’t attractive things, no?

There might be something in this. Recently, I was listening to a podcast about the upside of quitting from the guys as Freakonomics radio. They pointed out that when you are in a profession that becomes part of your identity (Navy SEALs were one of their examples) there is often a special language for quitting.

In minor league baseball, for instance, players do quit. They just don’t call it quitting.

Instead they say things like, “You know what? I’m just going to shut it down for a while.”

It is as if by having a quitting

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Sailors and Marines man the rails of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) as the ship returns to its homeport at Naval Station Norfolk.

You can’t quit the military

By Jacey Eckhart

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First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, are calling on Americans to submit questions via social media about “Joining Forces,” a national initiative they started three years ago that mobilizes all sectors of American society to support service members and their families.

Tomorrow, the first lady and Biden will mark the initiative’s third anniversary at Fort Campbell, Ky., where they will speak to service members, families and employers at the Veterans Jobs Summit and Career Forum and will answer questions about the initiative.

White House officials have invited Americans to help in celebrating the anniversary by sharing a message or asking a question on social media, and by finding ways to get involved.

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vocabulary that doesn’t include the word quit, it is somehow possible to leave that identity behind, like a jacket left in the bleachers. A duffle left unclaimed in the airport.

The Soldiers were telling me that it isn’t just that there isn’t a language for quitting, there is also a lot gatekeeping designed to keep people in.

Sometimes there is someone dangling a bonus in front of you.

Other times there is pressure from the command. Often it is just other people telling you that your plans after leaving the military are dumb.

So these guys decided to think up some new plans, fake plans, plans so outlandish no one could believe they are true.

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I’m starting out on a shrimp boat, but I’m gonna work my way up,” said one.

“Subsistence farming! It is the wave of the future!” said another.

I can’t help but think there is a whole language of quitting in the military, a language of transition.

And maybe it is something you don’t learn until you are looking for the words.

Jacey Eckhart is the Director of Spouse and Family Programs for Military.com. Since 1996, Eckhart’s take on military families has been featured in her syndicated column, her book The Homefront Club, and her award winning CDs These Boots and I Married a Spartan??

Eckhart is an Air Force brat, a Navy wife and an Army mom.

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Son travels to Misawa to honor father’s sacrifice

Frank Cable visits Malaysia

By MC2 Zac Shea USS Frank Cable Public Affairs

SEPANGAR, MALAYSIA

MC3 Erin Devenberg Cmdr. Joe V. Overstreet, Navy Region Hawaii Air Operations program manager, shares a moment of silence with his family on behalf of his missing father, Lt. Cmdr. James Overstreet, during a remembrance ceremony to honor the crew of EC-121, April 15.

By MC3 Erin Devenberg Naval Air Facility Misawa

MISAWA AIR BASE, JAPAN

Commander, Task Force (CTF) 72 and Navy Information Operations Command (NIOC) Misawa hosted a remembrance ceremony and dinner in honor of the crew of the EC-121, call sign Deep Sea 129, April 15.

This is the 45th year that NIOC Misawa has conducted this remembrance since two North Korean MiG-17s shot down Deep Sea 129 over Japanese national waters, April 15, 1969. However, this year the ceremony had a notable attendee: Cmdr. Joe V. Overstreet, the son of Deep Sea 129’s plane commander, Lt. Cmdr. James Overstreet.

“I first learned of the remembrance ceremony in 1999,” said Overstreet, Navy Region Hawaii Air Operations program manager. “I was stationed at Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi and I ran into a crew from Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron (VQ) One at the Atsugi Air Show who told me about it. Then I saw a little article from Public Affairs here at NAF Misawa, saying the ceremony had been occurring every year since the incident, and I thought to myself that that’s something I’d like to attend someday, so I finally got here.”

Overstreet, with wife Julie and daughter Sydney, attended the two-bell ceremony at Misawa Air Base’s Chapel where the congregation stood to honor the 31 service members who were on board EC121. Each crew member received two strikes from the bell when their name was read aloud.

“I think it’s very important that we pause to remember the contribution and extraordinary heroism of our service members that made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of our country,” said Capt. Sean P. Kelley, NIOC Misawa commanding officer. “Together with our VQ shipmates, NIOC is proud to sponsor the annual Two-Bell Ceremony that memorializes the events of that tragic day.”

In a solemn march across the pier at Misawa Beach, the Overstreet family was able to witness a flowered wreath cast out to sea as they stood for a moment of silence to remember their missing family member and his crew.

“It’s important to remember the lives of all of our service members,” said Overstreet.

“Especially this group, who were a part of that fraternity of Cold War intelligence gatherers, and who all gave the

ultimate sacrifice. Due to the nature of their missions, there are a lot of heroic people and actions whose stories haven’t been told.”

Later that evening Overstreet was the guest speaker during a dinner to honor the 30 Sailors and 1 Marine who lost their lives 45 years ago.

Overstreet shared his recollections as a six-year-old boy at the time of the incident and his thoughts, based on research he has conducted about the incident over the past 20 years. Sailors from CTF-72, NIOC Misawa and VQ-1 participated in the dinner which also featured a table setting for 31 to commemorate the lost servicemen. VQ-1 also conducted a static display on an EP-3 for the Overstreet family. To honor the crew, the EP-3 is marked with “LCDR OVERSTREET; 15 APR 1969” painted under the pilot window.

“I think as naval officers and professionals, it’s important to take any opportunity to honor those who have gone before us and remember them for the sacrifices that they’ve made,” said Capt. David Wright, CTF-72 deputy commander. “They paved the way for us and it’s important that their sacrifice does not go unnoticed.”

The submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) arrived at Sepangar, Malaysia, April 13, for a port visit as part of a regularly scheduled underway period in the Western Pacific.

“The purpose of our visit to Malaysia is to promote stability and security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, to demonstrate commitment to regional partners, and to foster growing relationships,” said Capt.

Mark Benjamin, commanding officer of Frank Cable. “This port visit offers Frank Cable Sailors an opportunity to learn the rich culture and deep heritage of the great nation of Malaysia and to meet the friendly people therein.”

During the port visit, Frank Cable Sailors plan to participate in community service events and get to know the local culture by visiting museums and sightseeing locations throughout the area. The community service events planned include visits to Likas Hospital, Bukit Harapan Children’s Home and Single Mother’s Association of Karambunai. There will also be opportunities for Frank Cable Sailors to meet with and exchange ideas with their counterparts from the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN).

“Our goals are to engage RMN submarine force leadership to continue building relationships and a better understanding of each others’ capabilities,” said Benjamin. “The U.S. Navy and RMN will train

■ current mission Frank Cable, forward deployed to the island of Guam, conducts maintenance and support of submarines and surface vessels deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility and is currently on a scheduled underway period.

together in the areas of Anti-Surface Warfare, Anti-Submarine Warfare, and Quality Assurance maintenance practices. Frank Cable will also host the RMN on board the ship for tours which will focus on submarine repair and support.”

Many among the crew look forward to volunteer opportunities and to experience the local culture.

“I’m excited to see more of Malaysia,” said Yeoman 2nd Class Tui James, who has visited Malaysia once before. “I’ll be going to the Bukit Harapan Children’s home. It’s great seeing the kids because they always make me smile.”

Malaysia is a nation of approximately 30 million people located in southeastern Asia and has had diplomatic ties with the U.S. since the nation was established in 1957.

“We must maintain our growing relationship with the RMN in order to promote the region’s security and prosperity,” said Benjamin. “Our strong and enduring security partnership is critical to combating transnational threats, international peacekeeping, maritime security, and humanitarian assistance and disaster response.”

Sailors from the USS Frank Cable (AS 40) and USS La Jolla (SSN 701) prepare donations which included clothing and Project Handclasp goods to the Single Mother’s Association of Karambunai during a community service project.

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Sharing the benefit How to transfer your Post9/11 GI Bill

tool that requires, at a minimum, a fouryear commitment on top of six years of service.

By MC1 Elliott Fabrizio Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs

Serve 36 months in the Navy, and get 36 months of education benefits: instate tuition, housing stipend, books- the whole shebang.

Earning the Post-9/11 GI Bill benefit is automatic, but giving it away requires planning and action.

There are several critical rules to follow to properly transfer your educational benefits, and I’ll explain the exact steps, but first, it’s worth noting that transferring the GI Bill can also be understood as “sharing” the benefit and gives the benefit a lot of fluidity.

Here are some hypothetical examples of ways you can share this benefit: ■ You can transfer your Post-9/11 GI Bill to your child.

■ You can have another child and transfer half the benefit to your new child, so they each have 18 months respectively, assuming you don’t play favorites.

■ You can decide both your children are equally undeserving, and transfer the benefit back to yourself.

■ You can apply for the Career Intermission Pilot Program, use half of your benefit to finish up your bachelor’s degree, return to service and give the rest to your spouse.

■ Your spouse can use four months of the benefit to get a medical technologist certificate, and you can transfer the last 14 months back to your two children, who both seem a little more focused these days.

These examples may not apply to you and your family, but these hypothetical examples are just to give you an idea of what is possible.

Picture your 36 months of Post-9/11 GI Bill benefit as three dozen eggs, and when you transfer your benefit, you’re free to divide those “eggs” among your dependent’s (or your own) baskets as you see fit, with the option to redistribute as your circumstances change.

None of this flexibility, however, is part of the standard package. Transferring the Post-9/11 GI Bill is a retention

Here are the basic eligibility rules to transfer your benefits, broken down by enlisted Sailors and officers: Enlisted: ■ Complete at least six years of service.

■ Have four or more years of service remaining on your enlistment contract, or reenlist so that your EAOS (end of obligated service) date is at least four years away. You will have 30 days from the date of reenlistment to apply to transfer your benefits.

■ Have at least one eligible dependent properly registered in DEERS (Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System). Eligible dependents include a spouse or a child between the ages of 0 to 22. Note that children can’t use the benefit beyond age 26.

Officers: ■ Complete six years of service.

■ Be eligible for partial or full Post9/11 GI Bill benefits.

■ Use a Page 13 entry to sign an agreement to serve an additional four years.

■ Have at least one eligible dependent properly registered in DEERS. ■ If you meet these criteria, and want the flexibility to distribute this benefit among your family members, then it’s time to submit an application to transfer your Post-9/11 GI Bill benefit.

Ensure the requirements mentioned above are documented accurately in your Electronic Service Record and DEERS. 1. Sign in to the MilConnect website and complete a transfer of education benefits request.

2. It’s strongly recommended to assign at least one month of benefits to each eligible family member to ensure ease of redistribution as your situation dictates.

3. Submit the application and look for the status to read “Submitted.”

4. If the application doesn’t show as “Submitted,” there may be an error in

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your records. Correct any issues using MilConnect’s step-by-step guide and reapply.

5. Check back in five working days.

The status should read “Request Approved.”

6. If your status reads “Request Rejected,” consult your career counselor to correct any issues and reapply.

Once you complete the process to transfer the benefit one time, you will not need to reapply or reenlist to redistribute your 36 months between your dependents and yourself, or add additional eligible dependents. However, you can’t add additional dependents after separating from service, hence the recommendation to assign one month to each eligible dependent.

You may redistribute or revoke these benefits from your dependents at any time by accessing the MilConnect website.

These rules also apply to Reserve Component Sailors eligible for the Post9/11 GI Bill.

Each Sailor will have a unique situation and set of goals, and there are im-

portant considerations when deciding how to best use your transferred Post9/11 GI Bill benefits.

Here are a few more items to consider: ■ If your spouse is using the benefit while you are still on active duty, they will not receive a housing stipend. Your child in the same scenario would receive the housing stipend.

■ Spouses have 15 years from the date you separate to use the benefit.

■ Children do not have a 15-year time limit, but can’t use the benefit beyond age 26.

■ Spouses may use the benefit immediately after your transfer request is approved.

■ Children can use the benefit only after you have completed at least 10 years of service.

■ Divorce will not automatically revoke transferred benefits, but you have the right to revoke transferred benefits at any time.

To get more information, visit the Post-9/11 GI Bill transfer FAQ on MilConnect or contact Veterans Affairs at (888) 442-4551.

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Naval War College strengthens partnerships through war gaming

Photo courtesy of Escola de Guerra Naval Representatives from the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, R.I., work as control cell representatives during the 2014 Inter-American War Game at Brazilian navy’s Escola de Guerra Naval War Gaming Center, in Rio de Janeiro.

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Four members from U.S. Naval War College’s (NWC) war gaming department participated in the first of two phases of the 2014 Inter-American War Game (IAWG), hosted by Brazilian navy’s Escola de Guerra Naval War Gaming Center, April 7-11.

NWC representatives, Cmdr. Diane Quattrone, Cmdr. Brandon McCauley, Cmdr. Jeff Uhde, and NWC professor Shawn Burns, joined participants from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay, to function as game players in Newport and control cell representatives in Rio de Janeiro.

Each year NWC representatives work together with the participating nations to strengthen NWC’s global maritime partnerships and promote regional cooperation through the exchange of perspectives.

“This was my third consecutive year of involvement with the Inter-American War Game series,” said Uhde. “Each year I’ve been struck by the synergy that is created when the member countries work together towards a common goal. No single country presents the perfect solution to the scenarios given to the teams, but when their inputs are combined together, the best ideas always come to the surface.”

This first phase of this year’s game focused on

execution; conducting operational-level planning, developing multinational command and control theories, and evolving force employment concepts.

During the execution phase, game players participated from their respective navy’s war colleges by submitting online move submissions in response to the operational planning challenges presented in each move.

Following their move submissions, the game control cell representatives analyzed move inputs to discern areas for further exploration by facilitating a move-focused discussion forum.

“It truly is a situation where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. The game exposes each participant to the intricacies of multinational command and control, and force employment considerations when operating from different countries,” said Udhe.

Brazilian navy Capt. Wagner Antonio de Lima Gonçalves, head of the war gaming center noted that discussions concerning piracy, international law, and humanitarian assistance, “improved our understanding of one another’s individual and national perspectives.”

Phase two of the 2014 IAWG will continue in August with face-to-face discussion of lessons learned.

OFFICIALS PROVIDE TIPS FOR HEARTBLEED SECURITY VULNERABILITY

By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON

The Defense Department has dealt effectively with the Heartbleed computer vulnerability, but individuals must do their parts as well, DOD’s deputy chief information officer for cybersecurity said.

Richard A. Hale spoke about Heartbleed during an interview with American Forces Press Service and the Pentagon Channel.

Heartbleed is a vulnerability in the software used to scramble the interactions between a web server and people using that server. People who do online banking or e-commerce are vulnerable to having passwords and logins stolen.

“The software is used in many web servers on the Internet, but not all servers,” Hale said. “Some are vulnerable to this flaw.”

Heartbleed undermines the encryption process on secure websites, email, instant messaging and likely a variety of other programs and applications, offi-

cials said, potentially putting users’ sensitive personal data -- such as usernames, passwords and credit card information -- at risk of being intercepted by hackers.

Hackers who intercept that information, they added, could then use it to access users’ personal accounts.

Cybersecurity specialists learned of Heartbleed on April 7. “The people who wrote this software immediately fixed the flaw,” he said.

New software is available to fix systems. “The flaw is starting to go away, but this is a massive undertaking,” Hale said. “It is a widely used software used on thousands of websites and thousands of different network products.

“The government is doing the same thing,” he continued. “It’s looking at all of its websites and ensuring that they are either not vulnerable or the vulnerability is fixed as quickly as possible.”

Heartbleed has no effect on DOD classified networks, and minimal effect on DOD unclassified sites, he said. “We have an aggressive process to find this vulnerability and eliminate it immediately,” Hale said. “Really, what the de-

partment did immediately was block the exploitation of this vulnerability at the boundary between the department’s network and the Internet.”

Common access cards and the PIN numbers associated with them are not affected by Heartbleed, he said, but service members and their families still need to take action.

“You should go to your bank’s website … and check whether the bank software has been fixed or whether it is vulnerable,” he said. “If it is fixed, then I recommend changing your password. It is best to assume that your password might have been compromised and change it.”

The Department of Homeland Security, through the National Protection and Programs Directorate, is leading a whole-of-government response to the threat posed by the Heartbleed security vulnerability by issuing guidance to the public and key stakeholders.

Officials recommend that people refrain from logging into a website and changing their password until they’ve confirmed that a patch is in place on the site to protect users from the Heartbleed

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vulnerability. If the Heartbleed patch is not yet in place, they explained, changing the password would be useless and could give an attacker the new password.

In addition, officials recommend starting with the sites that contain the most sensitive personal information, such as banking and credit card sites and email and social media accounts. It’s a good idea, they added, not to re-use passwords.

Over the next few weeks, officials said, people should closely monitor their accounts for suspicious activity – purchases they didn’t make or messages they didn’t send or post. They also should be aware that websites requiring the user to enter personal information such as credit card or bank account numbers should be secure – the URL, or Web address, should begin with https, officials added.

Phishing attacks via email could seek to exploit concerns about Heartbleed, officials warned. The attacker would send an email purporting to be from the user’s email provider, bank or another frequently used website and providing a link for the user to click on to change the password. To be safe, officials recommend, go directly to the websites to change passwords, and type the link yourself, rather than clicking on links embedded in emails.

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FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | APR 24, 2014 | THE FLAGSHIP | B7 A student from a local Bahraini school heaves a line from the coastal patrol ship USS Sirocco (PC-6) during Navy Day at Naval Support Activity Bahrain.

NAVY DAY |

Students were able to control bombretrieval robot

Navy Day is part of AmericanBahraini Friendship Week.

Continued from B1 Their tour guide led them up to the pilothouse and then through the ship, arriving all the way back aft, to see the equipment used in countermine operations.

“This was a great opportunity to show our hosts what the Navy in Bahrain is all about,” said Lt. j.g. Joseph Giuda, navigator of Gladiator.

“By showing them what life is like aboard the ship and teaching them about our mission, it creates an understanding between us and helps continue our strong relationship.”

Back on the pier, the Marines of Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Company Central Command displayed several weapons systems and explained their use. The Marines also held a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program demonstration and provided instruction on basic techniques.

“It’s amazing to be out here and talk to the kids,” said Lance Cpl. Brandan Wilkerson, assigned to FAST Company, Charlie Company, 4th Platoon. “Myself and the other Marines are happy to show the kids what we do and the kids are genuinely interested and excited to learn about us.”

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Sailors displayed diving equipment and an underwater bomb detec-

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tion robot. The students were also able to have a hands-on experience by controlling a bomb-retrieval robot.

“I didn’t know anything about the Navy before and this was definitely a new experience for me,” said Rakan Abu Shultiats, 8th grade student. “I think it’s important to see how the Navy works and how they are protecting everywhere.”

Other displays earned students signatures toward their completed PQS, such as equipment demonstrations by NSA Bahrain’s Fire and Emergency Services first responders. Naval Security Force Bahrain master-at-arms also engaged the students with a personal defense class where the kids could practice some of the techniques.

“We are very pleased to be able to participate and the kids are enjoying an experience they have never had before,” said Juan Lewis, principal of Modern Knowledge Schools.

“Events like this teach the students there are good relationships that bring us together for a common cause.”

For more news from Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/5th Fleet, visit www.navy.mil/local/ cusnc/.

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| Obama praises commitment to service

Continued from B1 “This is the second time these seniors have come here to claim the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy. If you guys have your punch cards with you, the next one is free,” the president joked.

The team had a good season, Obama noted, but he added that “the fact that for these outstanding young men, football isn’t even the main thing” is more impressive.

“When you sign up to play at Annapolis, you know you’re in for a differ-

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ent experience,” the president said. “A typical day starts at 6 a.m. in the training room. Breakfast is at 7 a.m. After that, it’s class, lunch and football meetings. Then more class, football practice, dinner. Free time starts at 8 p.m., which most players use to study until midnight. And when students at other colleges are enjoying summer vacation, these guys are busy with military training and summer school and offseason workouts.

“So, yes, it’s about learning to be a good football player,” he continued,

“but more importantly, it’s about learning how to be a good leader and to be a good man. And that’s what these outstanding Americans are and will continue to be.”

Obama noted that 14 of the midshipmen on the football team will be commissioned as ensigns in the Navy next month, and eight others will become second lieutenants in the Marine Corps.

“That’s their commitment to service,” he said. “That’s the commitment to country and to each other that sets this team apart.”

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Continued from B1 be possible without the hard work and dedication of the hundreds of men and women of our nation’s industrial base who worked so diligently to help us reach this exciting moment.”

Zumwalt was a veteran of World War II, as well as the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Following the World War II Battle for Leyte Gulf, he was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat “V” for his valorous actions aboard the USS Robinson. During

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Soup’s on! Sixth annual East Coast She-Crab Soup Classic ■ when and where April 26 from noon to 3 p.m. at 24th Street Park at the Virginia Beach oceanfront.

Sixteen restaurants will be serving up their individual recipes competing for People’s Choice and Critic’s Awards.

Tickets are $14 in advance and $18 day-of if available.

For more information, visit www.BeachStreetUSA.com or call 491-SUNN.

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SOMETHING ‘WICKED’ IS COMING Norfolk native has standby role for Elphaba in stage production of ‘Wicked’

By Yiorgo Contributing Writer

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Broadway in Richmond has outdone itself again. Back by “popular” demand, is the wickedly, “WICKED!” Winner of more than 50 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards, it has broken every box office record every time it plays in Richmond. It will play at the Altria Theater from April 23 - May 4.

And who is the standby for Elphaba, the wicked witch of the West, but our very own Norfolk native Emmy Raver-Lampman. I am delighted to bring a portion of our interview to you.

Yiorgo: Emmy, thank you in advance for making the 757 proud. For someone so young, you have had your share of touring nationally and of performing on Broadway on several occasions. Tell us about your time growing up in the Hampton Roads Area and how you fell in love with musical theater.

Emmy Raver-Lampman: I grew up in a very musical home with my dad alwaysplaying piano and the guitar. He encouraged me to learn both but I liked the singing part more and I would sing at home, with friends

Joann Marcus Norfolk native Emmy Raver-Lampman is currently touring with the Broadway hit “Wicked,” playing at the Altria Theater in Richmond through May 4.

or school PTA shows. One of our family friends, after she heard me sing “Tomorrow” from “Annie,” at Larchmont Elementary School, approached my mom and told her about the Hurrah Players.

Y: Oh yes, the Hurrah Players led by the amazingly talented Hugh Copeland is Virginia’s leading family musical theater program.

ER-L: I loved my time there. I started with the Monday night theater class and fell instantly in love with it. For the next 10 years that was my life. I took that class and did the shows. In my 8th grade year, I auditioned for

Governors school and got in. I also attended Maury High. During those years, some of the plays that I was in were: “Little Shop of Horrors,” “Cabaret,” “How to Succeed in Business without really trying,” “Honk,” just to mention a few. Those are the memories I look back fondly at. I would not be where I am today if I had not joined the Hurrah Players that’s where the seed was planted.

Y: Where did you go to college?

ER-L: I chose Marymount Manhattan College in NewYork City because I wanted to be in the city. All those Hurrah trips we took to New York and along with my parents and grandma taking me there had a big impact on me. I fell in love with the city. I was able to go to auditions and got a real New York experience by moving into my own apartment.

Marymount gave us that flexibility.

Y: You were able to tour with the musical “Hair” and then go to Broadway, how did that happen?

ER-L: We had a guest lecturer director for “Bright Lights, Big City,” Tom Wojtunik. He asked me to audition for “Children of Eden” and I got the lead. That led to me auditioning for “Hair” and getting my Equity card.

We were on tour when the director told us we were going to Broadway. In one show, I got my Equity card, national tour, and went to Broadway. I was also taking classes on line and graduated in 2012.

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Celebrate life at annual American Indian Pow Wow VIRGINIA BEACH

Come out to Mount Trashmore Park on April 26 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the 14th annual American Indian Pow Wow: A Celebration of Life for all People. This event is free and open to the public with onsite parking.

Experience Native American culture as it is showcased through spirited music, intertribal dancing and drumming, and American Indian cuisine at this interactive and educational event. Learn about various dances and regalia worn while taking the opportunity to participate in intertribal dancing. Due to the nature of the American Indian Pow Wow, pets are not permitted in the event area.

There will be more than 25 exhibitors authentic and Indian-inspired arts and crafts, with educational displays of American Indian artifacts as well as American Indian foods and other festival foods, all available for purchase.

The event opens to the public at 11 a.m. for authentic and Indian-inspired craft sales, plus educational displays. Also, take the opportunity to try your targeting skills with an onsite Archery Demo. The grand entry will take place at noon followed by American Indian drumming, dancing and activities, until the closing ceremony at 5:45 p.m.

For more information, call the Virginia Beach Special Events Office, 385-2990 (TTY: dial 711), e-mail fun@VBgov.com or visit www. vbgov.com/specialevents.

BRET MICHAELS IS READY May will be Chillin’ TO ROCK BUSCH GARDENS with free music at ■ rockin’ the gardens He has conquered “Celebrity Apprenthe nTelos Pavilion tice,” penned heart-felt ballads and rock- Former Poison frontman Bret Michaels WILLIAMSBURG

Courtesy photo Aside from selling over 30 million records worldwide as the lead singer for Poison, Bret Michaels had also released four solo albums.

ing anthems, and even starred on the silver screen, but soon Bret Michaels will embark on another adventure kicking off Busch Gardens LIVE presented by CocaCola. The rock icon and reality TV star will play at the Royal Palace Theatre at Busch Gardens on May 4.

Michaels’ 25-plus-year career includes hits like “Talk Dirty To Me” and “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” as well as solo hits “Nothing To Lose,” and his new single currently on the radio, “A Beautiful Soul.”

Busch Gardens’ Royal Palace Theatre opens approximately two hours before the scheduled 7 p.m. performance. All Busch Gardens LIVE concerts are included with park admission.

For guests’ convenience complimentary

will kick off Busch Gardens LIVE, May 4 at 7 p.m. at the Royal Palace Theatre at Busch Gardens Williamsburg.

tickets are distributed throughout the day at the park’s Guest Relations building.

Tickets are distributed one per person on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. All party members must be present to receive tickets. Tickets are required for entry to the concert. Premium seating in a reserved area is also available with the purchase of concert and dinner packages.

For more information, including complete concert and ticketing information, visit www.buschgardens.com/va or call (800) 343-7946.

PORTSMOUTH

Visit the nTelos Wireless Pavilion Plaza from 5 to 8 p.m. every Thursday evening in May for Chillin’ At The Pavilion. This free event is the perfect gathering place for you and your friends after work each Thursday. Enjoy live music on the water with friends as you wind down from your busy workweek and prepare for the weekend ahead.

Legendary Jazz Trumpeter Tom Browne kicks off the first in a weekly series of after work events on May 1. Local and regional favorites Against All Odds (May 8), The Next Measure (May 15), 2nd Wynd (May 22), and Kustom Made (May 29) have also been tapped for this spring’s Chillin’At The Pavilion lineup.

For more information visit www.PavilionConcerts.com, or call 393-8181.

New guided eco-tour highlights RIVERFest 2014 NORFOLK

There is something for everyone at Lafayette RIVERFest 2014, a free outdoor celebration promoting the restoration of the Lafayette River.

RIVERFest is April 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the 600 to 700 blocks of Mayflower Road on the Colonial Place waterfront.

New this year is the Bike, Run & Kayak Guided ECO Tour. This event is made possible through a partnership with Ecocycling, the ODU Outdoor Adventure Program and East Coast Bicycles.

The ECO Tour begins with bicycling. Helmets are required, and participants can bring their own bikes or rent an ODU Bike Share bicycle. The pace is a 10 to 15 miles per hour community and family

style ride to showcase local trails and bikeways, as well as area attractions. The route is roughly 7.5 miles and will wind through parts of the Elizabeth River Trail, ODU, Colley Avenue and Colonial Place.

The second element of the ECO Tour is an easy 3.1-mile or 5K pedestrian stride through the Riverview

Business District, Lafayette Park and the redeveloping Park Place Community. Participants are asked to maintain at least a 15-minute mile and stay with the group.

The third segment of the guided ECO Tour will be a water paddle on the Lafayette River. This requires a safety vest and a detailed briefing about proper techniques. The kayaks will be paddled along the waterfront south to the Norfolk Zoo, and back around the oyster reef at Granby Street Park. Paddle powered vessels are available but participants are welcome to bring their own.

ECO Tours are scheduled at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Participants are asked to meet at the Bike Norfolk Valet tent located on 601 Mayflower Road where they will

sign in, complete a formal waiver and receive their route que sheets.

For information about ECO Tour entry fees, deadlines and other details, contact at JNYE@ecocycling. org or call 805-3661.

In addition to the Bike, Run & Kayak ECO Tour, there are more fun activities to do at RIVERFest 2014.

The Colonial Seaport Foundation returns to re-create a historical maritime seaport complete with a customs house, demonstrations, and reenactments. At the River Star Homes tent, instructors will teach you how to maintain a beautiful lawn without chemicals and distribute popular yard flags to new participants.

In the Science Dome, Dr. Science will be available to answer all your questions about the river, and fill

you in on the latest scientific reports about the status of the Lafayette.

RIVERFest attendees can learn how oysters help the Lafayette River, and meet the fish that call the river home.

There will be musical entertainment as well as plenty of food and original art for sale. The popular rain barrel auction is back, and everyone is invited to tour “America’s Greenest Vessel,” the Learning Barge.

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation will host cruises at noon and 2 p.m. aboard their educational vessel, Bea Hayman Clark, and fireboats from Norfolk and Chesapeake will offer rides throughout the day.

For more information, visit www. lafayetteriverfest.org or call the Elizabeth River Project at 3997487.

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C2 | THE FLAGSHIP | APR 24, 2014 | FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM “Wicked� celebrated its 10th anniversary on Broadway on Oct. 30, 2013, and played for over 4,349 performances,making it the 11th longestrunning Broadway show in history.

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Hampton Roads Rubber Duck Race

A typical performance of “Wicked� runs for approximately two hours and 30 minutes, plus a 15 minute intermission.

â– When: April 26; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. â– Where: Intracoastal Waterway at Great Bridge in Chesapeake â– For more information, visit: www.hamptonroadsduckrace.org

CHIP of South Hampton Roads will present the eighth annual Hampton Roads Rubber Duck Race..

Thousands of rubber ducks will oat down the water to win spectacular prizes for lucky duck participants. The ďŹ rst-place winner will receive a 2014 Nissan Versa, courtesy of Hall Automotive.

Ashley Furniture HomeStore is the Presenting Sponsor, and has contributed a $1,000 dollar shopping spree for the second-place prize. Other lucky ducks will win additional valuable prize packages. All proceeds beneďŹ t CHIP, a local non-proďŹ t whose mission is to build a healthy community by building a healthy child.

Run for the Fallen â– When: Starts May 1; 7:30 p.m. â– Where: Fort Story â– For more information, visit: www.

varunforthefallen.org A team of more than 30 active duty military members from bases throughout Virginia and other locations across the U.S. will embark on a 236-mile journey to honor every Virginia service member who died as a result of serving during the War on Terror and in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and New Dawn. Virginia “Run for the Fallenâ€? will kick off with a “startâ€? ceremony for the four-day, 230 plus mile run through Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Hampton, Newport News, Gloucester, Tappahannock, King George, Fredericksburg, Stafford, Quantico, Dumfries, Prince William County, Manassas, Fairfax County and Arlington to ďŹ nish May 4 at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington at 1 p.m.

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seating is limited on a ďŹ rst-come, ďŹ rst-served basis. Shows will be held at JEB Little Creek, Gator Theater, bldg. 3104 on April 29 at 5 p.m.; at NAS Oceana, Aerotheater, bldg.

531 on April 30 at 6 p.m. and May 1 at 4:30 p.m.; and at Naval Station Norfolk, DeVary Hall, bldg. C-9 on May 4 at 2 and 4:30 p.m.

Civil War Commemoration â– When: April 28; 7:30 p.m. â– Where: The Attucks Theater,

1010 Church St., Norfolk â– Cost: $5 â– For more information, call: 282-2822 Remember and Rejoice, a concert commemorating the Civil War, features the world premiere of internationally renowned composer Adolphus Hailstork.

Ensembles performing are the F. Ludwig Diehn Chorale of ODU, the I. Sherman Greene Chorale, Schola Cantorum of Virginia and the Eastern Virginia Brass Trio.

Military Job Fair Sesame Street USO Experience â– When: April 29 through May 4 â– Where: JEB Little Creek, NAS Oceana

and Naval Station Norfolk â– Cost: Free for military families â– For more information, visit: www.

sesamestreet.com/TLC or www.uso.org There will be a mini-show and giveaways.

Doors open 30 minutes prior to show time;

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â– When: May 1; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. â– Where: FFSC Oceana, Building â– Cost: Free â– For more info, call: 433-2912

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The FFSC Oceana Military Transition Job Fair will feature over 35 employers attending, including Dyncorp, VDOT, Academi, CHKD, Goodyear and Republic Services.

Spouses are welcome.

Y: From there you were in “Jekyll and Hyde� with Constantine Maroulis and Debra Cox and became Debra’s understudy. How did that happen?

ER-L: In 24 hours I went from being a nanny and waiting on tables in order to pay my bills to being in “Jekyll and Hyde� all because at the last minute I decided to go hear a lecture. The speaker was the plays director, Jeff Calhounm who asked me to audition and I got the part of Debra’s understudy.

In spring we opened on Broadway. Unfortunately the show did not do so well. Everything happens for a reason though because I have great friendships out of it and I got to go on Broadway in a leading role and had my parents and 30 of my friends in the house.

Y: Do you have a funny story about “Jekyll and Hyde?�

ER-L: It was opening night of the “Jekyll and Hydeâ€? national tour. The big ensemble opening number of the musical is called “Facadeâ€?. (It’s about how we all hide our true selves from society) So in this number, all the Board of Governors enter in their undergarments and throughout the song, their maids and butlers get them dressed in their elaborate “steam punkâ€? Victorian-era clothes. Well, the prop person forgot to pre-set one of my cast mates pants and the ensemble comes out at the top with all the clothes in hand. (Basically no turning back if something is forgotten)... so, there were no pants for this poor actor, and because that song went right into the next scene that was about 15 minutes long, for the ďŹ rst 25 minutes of the show he had to do it in his white, knee length, Victorian underwear – on opening night!

I have never laughed so hard in my entire life, and he was a total trooper. And lucky for him, his character was a little crazy anyway so it kind a worked. But the best part is, our director was in the audience that night and

didn’t even notice. Too funny.

Y: It was while you were doing “A night with Janis Joplin� that you got the call for “Wicked.�

ER-L: My agent had me come down to ofďŹ ce and said that I had gotten my ďŹ rst principal part as a standby for Elphaba in “Wicked.â€?

I started crying. The “Wicked� world is so huge and has such a loyal following.

Y: Now a standby means you get paid to be ready to go on at a moments notice for the actress playing Elphaba. Has that happen so far?

ER-L: Yes, I was siting watching something on Netix and had my head down when one of my friends, Alli, said “you’re on, you’re on!â€? And it was right after the defying “Gravityâ€? number. Normally it takes 25 min to become green but that night in 10 minutes I was in full makeup and on stage. Although I am not guaranteed any shows, I have been able to do two shows back-to-back.

Y: What advise would you give those following in your footsteps?

ER-L: To never take anything for granted.

If I had not gone to one of those auditions, my life would be very different. Also always treat others the way you want to be treated.

Your reputation is important because that is all you have in this industry. Most of the time your reputation will get you a job over talent.

Be kind and loving and hard working and diligent and it will open doors. Everyone, everyone will pick someone they like to work with then over someone who is mean and catty.

Y: Why should people see this play?

ER-L: This is a timeless story for all ages.

It is a story of friendship, forgiveness, and of acceptance. It is something that everyone can relate to. And the play itself is from beginning to the end, the music, and choreography, staging it will all leave you speechless and wanting more.

For more info, dates, times and ticket prices go to www.altriatheater.com/events/detail/ wicked-2014.

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In a dystopian Detroit, abandoned brick mansions left from better times now house only the most dangerous criminals. Unable to control the crime, the police constructed a colossal containment wall around this area to protect the rest of the city. For undercover cop Damien Collier (Paul Walker) every day is a battle against corruption. For Lino (David Belle), every day is a ďŹ ght to live an honest life. Their paths never should have crossed, but when drug kingpin Tremaine (RZA) kidnaps Lino’s girlfriend, Damien reluctantly accepts the help of the fearless ex-convict, and together they must stop a sinister plot to devastate the entire city.

JEB Little Creek, Gator Theater – 462-7534 Thursday, April 24 7 p.m. – Divergent (PG-13) Friday, April 25 6 p.m. – Noah (PG-13) 9 p.m. – Sabotage (R) Saturday, April 26 1 p.m. – Mr. Peabody & Sherman (PG) 4 p.m. – Noah (PG-13) 7 p.m. – Sabotage (R)

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Sunday, April 27 1 p.m. – FREE MOVIE: Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (G) 4 p.m. – Muppets Most Wanted (PG) 7 p.m. – 300: Rise of an Empire in 3D (R)

Ivan Locke (Tom Hardy) has worked diligently to craft the life he has envisioned, dedicating himself to the job that he loves and the family he adores. On the eve of the biggest challenge of his career, Ivan receives a phone call that sets in motion a series of events that will unravel his family, job, and soul.

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NAS Oceana, Aerotheater – 433-2495

After discovering her boyfriend is married, a woman (Cameron Diaz) tries to get her ruined life back on track. But when she accidentally meets the wife he’s been cheating on (Leslie Mann), she realizes they have much in common, and her sworn enemy becomes her greatest friend. When yet another affair is discovered (Kate Upton), all three women team up to plot mutual revenge on their cheating, lying, three-timing SOB.

Friday, April 25 7 p.m. – Noah (PG-13) Saturday, April 26 1 p.m. – Muppets Most Wanted (PG) 4 p.m. – Divergent (PG-13) 7 p.m. – Sabotage (R)

The Quiet Ones

Sunday, April 27 1 p.m. – Mr. Peabody & Sherman (PG) 4 p.m. – Need For Speed (PG-13) 7 p.m. – 300: Rise of an Empire in 3D (R)

A university student (Sam Claflin) and some classmates are recruited to carry out a private experiment – to create a poltergeist. Their subject: an alluring, but dangerously disturbed young woman (Olivia Cooke).

Their quest: to explore the dark energy that her damaged psyche might manifest. As the experiment unravels along with their sanity, the rogue PHD students are soon confronted with a terrifying reality: they have triggered an unspeakable force with a power beyond all explanation.

Admission to all movies is only $3 per person at both Aerotheater and Gator Theater. Children ages two and younger are admitted free. Patrons 17 years of age or younger must be accompanied by a paying adult to attend all R rated movies. Doors open approximately one hour before showtimes. Both theaters are now accepting credit cards for admission and snacks.

Schedule is subject to change. For your weekly movie showtimes and more, check out the Navy Mid-Atlantic Region MWR website at discovermwr.com.

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It’s OK for you to play in the dirt with these gardening tips

A FRESH APPROACH TO SPRING CLEANING Brandpoint

After the long and cold winter experienced across the United States, families will be tackling spring cleaning with a passion this year. But for more than 40 million Americans living with allergies and 25 million with asthma, housekeeping comes with extra concerns and responsibilities. More than half of all homes in the U.S. have at least one person dealing with allergies or asthma, so spring cleaning needs to focus on removing common household allergens and irritants, and avoiding problems that some cleaning supplies could actually create. “Allergen avoidance and environmental control are important parts of any asthma and allergy management plan,� said Dr. Beth Corn, assistant professor of Medicine at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital and Medical Director of the Division of Immunology Faculty Practice Associates, “that means a patient should try and avoid contact with allergens like dust mite particles and pet dander that can be found in the dust of most homes. Exposure to irritants, like strong scents or volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that can be found in some common household cleaners should also be avoided by patients with respiratory issues.�

If your cleaning routine doesn’t speciďŹ cally focus on allergen control and removal, you may be only moving dust around, sending allergens and irritating cleaning chemicals into the air that could aggravate allergy and asthma symptoms. To create a “healthy homeâ€? this season, consider these simple tips from the asthma and allergy friendly CertiďŹ cation Program, a healthy home initiative of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation

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of America (AAFA): â– Use a certiďŹ ed vacuum that has a high efďŹ ciency ďŹ lter with tight seams and seals to prevent particles from leaking out while you vacuum. Also, choose a style that requires minimal exposure during canister emptying or bag changes. â– Use moist cloths or special dry dusters designed to trap and lock dust from hard or at surfaces that rarely get cleaned, such as baseboards, door jambs, air duct vents, ceiling fan blades and window blinds and shades. â– Certain cleaning products can contribute to airborne irritants, especially if they contain harsh chemicals, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or have strong odors. Also avoid “greenâ€? products with natural allergenic ingredients, such as lemon, coconut or tea-tree oils. â– Place certiďŹ ed allergen barrier covers on your mattresses and pillows. Wash your bedding at least once a week in 130 degree hot water to kill dust mites and their eggs. â– Mold, a common allergy trigger, can grow anywhere in your home where moisture is present. Look for cleaning products that help kill and prevent mold from returning.

Also, keep your household humidity below 50 percent and ďŹ x leaky pipes and cracks to reduce standing puddles of moisture where

mold can prosper. â– If you are unable to remove carpets and heavy rugs from your home, have a certiďŹ ed professional steam cleaning service care for them three to four times a year. The asthma and allergy friendly CertiďŹ cation Program has recently adopted a new standard for Professional Carpet Steam Cleaning Services.

Visit www.AAFA.org/certiďŹ ed to learn more. â– If children live in your home, look for certiďŹ ed plush toys. Dust mites, mold and pet dander can accumulate on plush toys over time. CertiďŹ ed toys can be machine-washed and dried, or placed in the freezer for 24 hours then rinsed in cold water to remove dead mites. Dry completely. Do this monthly. â– Lots of air passes through window areas and airborne dust and allergens accumulate on all types of window treatments – which are rarely cleaned. In the family room and throughout the home, replace big, heavy linen drapes with more sensible window treatments such as wood blinds or at screens that are easy to wipe and keep clean. â– If your home uses central air conditioning or heat, replace the ďŹ lter in the machine regularly, typically every 30 to 90 days.

Choose an HVAC ďŹ lter that has been certiďŹ ed to effectively capture ďŹ ne airborne particles like pollen, dust and dander.

Don’t let summer droughts stop you from gardening

By Melinda Myers Contributing writer

No matter where you live, being a waterwise gardener makes environmental and economic sense. And it’s really easier than you think.

Here are just a few of the easy and affordable ways to conserve water while growing a beautiful garden.

Grow plants suited to your climate, and this includes the average rainfall for your area. Select drought tolerant plants, that once established, require less on-going care. Consider native plants like coneower, yucca and penstemon as well as native and non-invasive ornamental grasses.

Be sure to group moisture-loving plants together and near a source of water. You’ll save time and water by concentrating your efforts on fewer plants. Move containers to the shade or provide additional shade during hot dry weather to reduce the plant’s water needs.

Use organic nitrogen fertilizers like Milorganite (milorganite.com). This slow release fertilizer encourages slow steady growth that requires less water. Plus, it will not burn Melinda Myers plants during hot dry weather. It simply stays Soaker hoses save water by applying the water in the soil until the growing conditions, mois- directly to the soil where it is needed. ture and temperature are right for the plants.

Install a rain barrel or two to capture rain Check to make sure water is evenly distribfor watering in-ground and container gardens. uted throughout the garden.

Always water thoroughly and less frequentOr place a rain barrel near your garden and collect rain directly from the sky. Use this ly to encourage deep drought tolerant roots. water to supplement your garden’s moisture Add a layer of organic mulch like shredded leaves, evergreen needles or herbicide-free needs during drought.

Decorate or mask the barrels with vines, grass clippings to conserve moisture and keep decorative fencing, containers, or nearby roots cool. As these break down they add orplantings. And check with your local munici- ganic matter to the soil improving the water pality as several states and communities have holding ability of sandy and rocky soils.

Allow lawns to go dormant during banned rain harvesting on private property.

Use soaker hoses and drip irrigation to save droughts. Apply a quarter inch of water every water by applying the water directly to the three to four weeks during extended droughts. soil where it is needed. Consider connecting This keeps the crown of the plant alive while your rain barrel to a soaker hose in a nearby the grass remains dormant. Don’t apply weed garden. Just open the spigot and allow gravity killers and minimize foot and equipment trafto slowly empty the water throughout the day. ďŹ c on dormant lawns.

Spring has arrived, and you know what that means? It’s time to go outside and play in the dirt! Before pulling out the gardening trowels and ďŹ ring up the weed trimmers, make sure you are adhering to practices that will have long-term beneďŹ ts for your landscape, while protecting the environment. Experts from askHRgreen. org have cultivated seven good-to-do tips that, if followed, will make your lawn and garden the pride of the neighborhood.

1. Get your soil tested – Why buy waterpolluting fertilizer if you don’t need it? A soil test provides a list of recommendations for soil amendments to help you make the right decisions for your spring lawn.

2. Seed bare spots – Bare spots aren’t just bad for curb appeal, they allow dirt to get carried away with rainwater and cloud up aquatic habitats. They also indicate something is wrong with your turf.

To ďŹ x bare spots, test your soil, consider soil amendments and investigate other ground cover options that might do better in your yard.

3. Plant more plants – Trees, shrubs and perennials beautify your yard and reduce water pollution more than grass.

A bonus – you won’t have as much grass to mow when you replace lawn with ower beds and trees. Go all out and choose native plants which are adapted to thrive in our climate and require less water and fertilizer throughout the year.

4. Mulch to perfection – Cover your owerbeds with two inches of mulch.

It helps to prevent soil erosion, seals in moisture and reduces weeds.

5. Water wisely – There’s so much you can do to conserve water while you are watering. Watering in the morning when the sun is low and temperatures are cooler minimizes evaporation by 30 percent. Make sure your sprinklers aren’t watering your driveway to maximize efďŹ ciency. And for free water, install a rain barrel to collect rainwater from your downspouts to use for all your outdoor water needs.

6. Clean up your mess – When your outdoor work is complete, make sure you clean up the right way. Leaves and yard waste should always be composted or disposed of in accordance with your locality’s requirements (bagging, placement, etc.). Also, if you have applied fertilizer, make sure none has fallen on hard surfaces like sidewalks and driveways.

Sweep fertilizer back into your yard to minimize water pollution.

7. Ask the pros – If you’re not a doit-yourselfer and prefer to have someone else maintain your landscape, do your homework before hiring a contractor.

Use this list of eight questions to ask your lawn care provider to be sure the work they do in your yard will not harm local waterways.

For more green-friendly lawn and garden tips, visit askHRgreen.org, your go-to source for all things green in Hampton Roads.

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NASCAR season off to one of its best starts thanks to new Chase format and ‘knockout’ qualifying

By Rick Minter Universal Uclick

In many ways, NASCAR is off to one of its best starts in years. A new Chase formula and a switch to “knockout” qualifying have energized the Sprint Cup Series, with seven different drivers winning races in the eight events leading in to the Easter break. And there have been eight different pole winners.

In the Nationwide Series, Chase Elliott – still a senior in high school – has energized his father’s fan base, bringing Awesome Bill Elliott’s followers back to the sport with an amazing start to his rookie season. Heading into his eighth career Nationwide race, at Richmond International Raceway on Friday night, Elliott is leading the standings on the strength of back-to-back victories – both thrillers – at Texas Motor Speedway and Darlington Raceway.

On the Cup side, the racing has been just as interesting, as evidenced by some of NASCAR’s loop data statistics.

There have been an average of 12 different leaders per race, compared with 8.6 at this point last year, and an average of 25.6 lead changes per race, versus 17.4 in 2013.

There have been 29,541 green-flag passes by all drivers collectively, compared with 23,178 for the same period last year. Among those are 346 green-flag passes for the lead, compared with 181 after eight races last year.

NASCAR’s most popular driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr., has a win in the Daytona 500, runnerup runs at Phoenix, Las Vegas and Darlington, and a third-place at Martinsville.

The lone weak link in the NASCAR chain is on the TV front, where ratings are off significantly from recent years. All races this year have drawn lower ratings than last year, according to Nielsen numbers, and

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NASCAR executive Marcus Jadotte leaves his post

By Rick Minter Universal Uclick

Courtesy of NASCAR Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s 2014 season is off to a strong start, with his Daytona 500 win and three subsequent runner-up finishes. He sits fourth in the Sprint Cup points standings.

■ sprint cup standings 1. Jeff Gordon 297 points, 2. Matt Kenseth 296, 3. Carl Edwards 278, 4. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 271, 5. Jimmie Johnson 270, 6. Kyle Busch 269, 7. Brad Keselowski 246, 8. Joey Logano 245, 9. Ryan Newman 236, 10. Austin Dillon 235.

Darlington’s overnight rating of 3.2 was the lowest ever for a Sprint Cup telecast on FOX, which began broadcasting NASCAR races in 2001.

No one in the sport seems to have an ex-

planation for the drop in TV ratings, which is especially puzzling given the apparent increase in at-track attendance. (Attendance estimates are no longer provided by either the tracks or the sanctioning body.)

Still, there are indications of more drama ahead, as the Cup Series resumes on Saturday night with the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway.

Among those still seeking their first win of 2014 are former champions Jeff Gordon, Matt Kenseth, Jimmie Johnson and Tony Stewart, as well as regular title contenders Greg Biffle, Ryan Newman, Denny Hamlin and Clint Bowyer.

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Jeff Gordon and Matt Kenseth each have had six top-10 finishes so far this year and are tied for the most of any Sprint Cup drivers.

Marcus Jadotte, who for years has led NASCAR’s efforts to bring diversity to the sport, is leaving his job as the sanctioning body’s vice president of public affairs and multicultural development. But he is expected to continue to work as a consultant for NASCAR. In announcing the change, NASCAR also revealed that it is expanding its relationship with Teneo Strategy, a strategic advisory firm.

“During his nine years at NASCAR, Marcus has made a truly meaningful impact on our business,” NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France said in a statement. “Thanks in large part to Marcus’ passion and leadership, we have become a leader in diversity and inclusion among the sports industry, and we will continue to deepen our commitment in the years ahead.

We are grateful for his years of dedicated service to NASCAR.” Over the years, Jadotte was in charge of the Drive for Diversity program that furthered the careers of drivers such as Darrell Wallace Jr. and Kyle Larson, among others. He also worked on a pit crew development program and collaborated with Rev Racing, which fielded short-track cars for drivers participating in the Drive for Diversity program.

Steve O’Donnell, NASCAR executive vice president, racing operations, will take over responsibility for the Drive for Diversity program.

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AAA SUPPORTS DISTRACTED DRIVING AWARENESS MONTH

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Naval Station Norfolk to host auto auction May 7

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For the past few years, the Commonwealth of Virginia has observed Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April. During this 30-day period, safety advocates across the Commonwealth have initiated educational campaigns on the dangers of distracted driving with the goal of saving lives on Virginia roadways, as distracted driving continues to be recognized as a top danger behind the wheel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Distracted driving continues to be a serious problem on our roads,â&#x20AC;? said Georjeane Blumling, vice president of public affairs for AAA Tidewater Virginia. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With the number of motorists whose focus is on something other than their driving, it is apparent that people are ignoring the dangers of distracted driving.â&#x20AC;?

According to the National Highway TrafďŹ c Safety Administration (NHTSA), in the U.S. in 2012, 3,328 people were killed in crashes caused by a distracted driver. An estimated 421,000 people were injured in crashes involving a distracted driver.

Take a look at these statistics from 2012: â&#x2013; 123,579 trafďŹ c crashes in Virginia â&#x2013; 67,004 people were injured in crashes on Virginia roadways â&#x2013; 775 people died in crashes in Virginia Did you know an average text takes nearly 5 seconds, which means your eyes are off the road for the length of a football ďŹ eld? Just talking on your cell phone is distracting. According to NHTSA, cell phone users are 18 percent slower to take action when seeing brake lights. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Although driving seems like second nature, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still a skill that requires constant, complex coordination between your mind and body,â&#x20AC;? Blumling said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unfortunately, a momentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lapse in attention can have tragic consequences.

We need to be accountable for our own actions to make Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roads safer.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why AAA is committed to edu-

The next Naval Station Norfolk automobile auction is scheduled for May 7. The auction will normally start at noon at the direction of the auctioneer.

All vehicles available at the auction have been abandoned on Naval Station Norfolk and are sold as is. Vehicles may be viewed at Bldg. SP-314 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Monday and Tuesday prior to the day of the auction. All bidders must be registered and have a bidder number. Vehicles must be paid for in full before they are removed from the auction site.

For more information, call the Impound Lot ofďŹ ce at 444-2631, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or visit online at www.genedanielsauctions.com.

Following are the vehicles scheduled to be available at the Naval Station Norfolk automobile auction.

This list is subject to change.

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cating drivers on the full range of distractions that can lead to crashes, from adjusting the radio or attending to children, to eating and drinking or using a mobile phone. All distractions place the driver, passengers and others on the road at risk.â&#x20AC;?

Distracted driving isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t limited to your cell phone. Set your GPS before you drive away, not while youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re driving. Eat in a restaurant, not in the car; and remember that kids in the back seat can also be a distraction. Avoid turning around to tend to children as much as possible. Finally, remind friends and family of the dangers of being distracted while driving.

Top 10 tips to minimize your distracted driving: 1. Change your ways and recognize the activities that distract you, such as eating, conversing on the phone, or changing a CD. Once you recognize these distractions, you can work to eliminate them.

2. Make a plan. Know your route in advance and make sure that you have a good understanding of your directions.

Check weather and road conditions.

If you are transporting children, make sure that they are all properly buckled

up and that you have items to keep them occupied, such as books on CD or soft toys.

3. Manage your time so that you do not have to multi-task or drive aggressively on the road.

4. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let your drive time become your down time. Understand that driving is not your â&#x20AC;&#x153;down timeâ&#x20AC;? or a time to catch up on phone calls, personal grooming, or dining.

5. Scan the roadway to make sure that you are aware of others on the road at all times. Be prepared for the unpredictability of others.

6. Concentrate on your driving.

Make sure that you are not upset or tired when getting on the road. This is not the time to have a serious or emotional conversation with your passengers.

7. Pull over if you need to do something that will take your eyes and/or mind off the road. Make sure that you ďŹ nd a safe place to pull over ďŹ rst.

8. Reduce the use. Use technology sensibly.

9. Take a refresher class. Everyone can pick up bad habits through the years. A driver improvement class can raise your awareness and help you assess your driving behaviors.

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Tips and tricks to save on auto insurance Brandpoint

Car insurance can take a bite out of your budget. On average, consumers shelled out nearly $800 for auto insurance for each vehicle in 2011, according to a recent report from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. In some states, the annual cost to insure one car topped $1,100.

To cut costs, the ďŹ rst thing to do is talk to your agent. Your agent can tell you about discounts and other painless ways to reduce your premiums, said Charles Valinotti, a senior vice president with insurer QBE North America. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Insurance companies reward drivers for behaviors that reduce risk,â&#x20AC;? Valinotti said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But you have to ask your agent which discounts and savings apply to your situation.

You may be surprised to learn the number of ways you can lower your premiums.â&#x20AC;?

For example, if one of your teenage drivers earns As and Bs in school, you may be eligible for a good student discount, Valinotti says.

You may also be eligible for a discount if your

son or daughter attends college more than 100 miles from home, and does not have a car at school. Other ways to save include: â&#x2013; Owning two or more cars and covering them on one policy. â&#x2013; Owning a vehicle thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outďŹ tted with safety equipment like anti-lock brakes, air bags or a security system. â&#x2013; Having a passive anti-theft device, such as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;smartâ&#x20AC;? chip embedded within a car key. â&#x2013; Paying the full cost of the premium up front. â&#x2013; Safe driving. Keep your driving record accident-free for 36 months. â&#x2013; Buying your auto and homeowners, renters or condominium insurance from the same company.

Whatever you do, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cut corners with coverage. While it may be tempting, it is best not to buy a policy that offers bare bones coverage.

A savvier way to save money would be to increase your deductible, Valinotti advises. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rather than buying minimal coverage, think about increasing your potential out-of-pocket

cost,â&#x20AC;? Valinotti said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you can handle it, raising your deductible can lower your premium without reducing the amount of coverage on your vehicles. Your agent can tell you exactly how much youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll save in premiums by choosing a higher deductible policy.â&#x20AC;?

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Religious Services JEB Little Creek Chapel JEB Fort Story Chapel ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass schedule: 5 p.m., Sat. (fulfills Sunday obligation) 9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. , Sun. Fellowship: 10 a.m., Sun. Choir practice: 6 p.m., Tues.

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

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 PROTESTANT Sun. School : 9 a.m. Sun. (Ages 4 - Adult) AWANA / Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church : 10 a.m., Sun. (Ages 4 - 10) Worship service:10:30 a.m., Sun. Fellowship: 11:30 a.m., Sun. Coffeehouse: 6 p.m., Sun. Bible Study/ Band Practice: 5 p.m., Mon. PWOC: 9:30 a.m., Wed Choir practice: 6 p.m., Wed. LATTER DAY SAINTS Worship: 11:30 a.m., Sun. (Chapel Annex Classroom 1) Meeting: 7 p.m., Wed. (Chapel Annex Classroom 4)

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

* Nursery care is available Sundays, 10 a.m. - Noon

ISLAMIC WORSHIP: Masjid al Daâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;wah 2nd Floor (Bldg. C-7) Services: 1:30 p.m., Fri. Chapels are open daily for prayer.

NWS Yorktown Chapel

NAS Oceana Chapel

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

Worship service: 9 a.m., Sun.

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

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