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MARINES, SAILORS, COALITION PARTNERS BEGIN BOLD ALLIGATOR 2013 ■ exercise Marines, Sailors and coalition partners gather for a rehearsal of concept drill to go through the landing plan and follow-on operations of a Marine Expeditionary Brigadesized operation during Bold Alligator 2013 at Camp Allen, Norfolk on April 19.
The exercise is designed to train staffs to strengthen their fundamental ability to integrate and execute large-scale operations from the sea.
U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. S.T. Stewart
In the far left photo, Lt. Col. Michael Reilly briefs the lay down of enemy forces.
By MC2 (SW/AW) Desiree Green USS Bataan Public Affairs
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Marines and Sailors with the 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB), Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 2 and Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12 along with coalition partners began Exercise Bold Alligator 2013 aboard the USS Bataan, April 22. Bold Alligator 2013 is a synthetic, scenario-driven exercise designed to train staffs from each unit in an effort to continue revitalizing and improving their fundamental ability to integrate and execute large-scale operations from the sea. The Navy-Marine Corps team consistently puts their amphibious skills to the test at the Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) levels. However, exercises like Bold Alligator 2013 present opportunities to refine tactics, techniques and procedures at a much larger scale. “This exercise offers us a tremendous opportunity to increase our amphibious proficiency at a level beyond how our routinely deployed forces operate,” said U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. John K. Love, commanding general, 2d MEB. “We’re looking to increase overall knowledge of amphibious operations, across the Navy and Marine Corps, across all ranks.” Thirty commands, including seven ships, and approximately 3,500 personnel from 16 countries and Strike Force NATO are participating in the exercise. The scenario represents a fully operational MEB, ESG and CSG consisting of 17 amphibious ships and more than 16,000 Marines prepared to land as a crisis response force. The scale of this operation dwarfs a standard MEU-ARG team, which includes three amphibious assault ships with approximately 2,300 Marines and 2,000 Sailors embarked. “The Navy-Marine Corps team works phenomenally at the MEUARG level, but the ability to operate from a sea base at a level beyond remains critical and must be exercised to maintain amphibious proficiency and our ability to respond to crises,” said Love.
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Discovered whale bones are 7-9 million years old Construction Mechanic 2nd Class Evan Zumdick (right), assigned to Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group, and Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Jason Gray, assigned to Navy Cargo Handling Battalion 1, assist in hauling away part of a 7-9 million-year-old whale skeleton at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Cheatham Annex through a joint effort between the base and volunteers from the College of William and Mary and the Virginia Museum of Natural History. The fossils were discovered by a civilian employee walking the beach in August of 2012.
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Despite budget constraints, the Navy continues making great strides in protecting the environment.” - Rear Adm. Kevin Slates
online To learn more about Navy Earth Day, visit http:// greenfleet.dodlive. mil/environment/ earth-day.
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Sailors attached to Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic pull weeds, pick up trash and remove debris from around the buildings during a base-wide “Clean the Station” Day on Naval Station Norfolk.
Navy takes local actions for Earth Day Press Release Chief of Naval Operations, Energy & Environmental Readiness Division Public Affairs
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Navy commands around the world have been participating in Earth Day events throughout the month of April in celebration of Earth Day, nationally recognized as April 22. Earth Day, which reminds people of their commitment to environmental protection and community engagement has been celebrated nationally since 1970. As a globally deployed force, the Navy has countless opportunities to interact with local communities in unique environments, whether in the tropics, in the desert, or along the
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coasts. This year’s theme, “Global Reach, Local Action” highlights how Navy Sailors, families and employees can act locally to demonstrate the Navy’s commitment to protecting the environment. “Earth Day reminds us that our worldwide presence creates both the ability and the responsibility to make a difference in our communities,” said Rear Adm. Kevin Slates, director of the Chief of Naval Operations Energy & Environmental Readiness
SECDEF HAGEL VISITS ISRAEL Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel toured Yad Vashem, Israel’s living memorial to the Holocaust as part of a six-day trip to the Middle East.
GET TATTOOED More than 900 bagpipers, drummers, military bands, dancers, singers, drill teams, color guards and performers will travel to Norfolk this weekend for the 2013 Virginia InternationalTattoo.
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Division (OPNAV N45). “Despite budget constraints, the Navy continues making great strides in protecting the environment.” Examples of the Navy’s continued environmental commitments include: ■ Funding marine mammal research and working with science organizations to minimize the potential impacts of Navy activities on marine life.
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With his elbow shattered from machine gunďŹ re, Palacios managed to drag his Bangalore torpedoes, a ďŹ ve-foot steel tube of explosives used to clear barbed wire obstacles, across a football-sized beach to the shelter of the shoreline cliffs.â€?
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NSW units honor WWII, D-Day teammate â– for his courage Alfred Martin Palacios was awarded the Purple Heart for his actions on D-Day, June 6, 1944. His unit was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation, the only one awarded to U.S. Naval Forces during the Normandy invasion.
By MC2 William S. Parker Naval Special Warfare Group Two Public Affairs
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Sailors assigned to East Coast Naval Special Warfare (NSW) units attended a family celebration in honor of a Naval Combat Demolition man, April 12. The celebration was held to honor Alfred Martin Palacios’ heroic acts while storming the beaches of Normandy, France, on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Capt. Bob Smith, Commodore, Naval Special Warfare Group Two, and a contingent of East Coast-based U.S. Navy SEALs (Sea, Air and Land) kicked off the observance by thanking Palacios for his service and all he did to pave the way for NSW. That was followed by a retelling of Palacios’ acts at Normandy, which were recounted by retired Capt. Norm Olson, Commodore, Naval Special Warfare Group Two from October of 1977 to June of 1980. Olson began, “Palacios enlisted in the Navy in 1943, volunteered for ‘hazardous, prolonged and distant duty’ and was assigned to Training Base, Fort Peirce, Fla., where he trained and qualiďŹ ed as a member of
MC2 William S. Parker Capt. Bob Smith, Commodore, Naval Special Warfare Group (NSWG) Two, shakes the hand of Alfred Martin Palacios, a former Naval Combat Demolition man, during a celebration held in his honor.
Naval Combat Demolition Unit 131.â€? Palacios was assigned to one of 21, nine-man units destined for Omaha Beach, said Olson. Their mission was to clear the landing beaches of obstacles to open gaps for the landing force to successfully assault the beach. On the morning of June 6, 1944, Palacios’ “Boat Team Fâ€? was hit twice by artillery ďŹ re on the approach to Beach Fox Red, killing six Combat Demolition men and wounding four others, said Olson. Palacio was among the four wounded men. “With his elbow shattered from machine gunďŹ re, Palacios managed to drag his Bangalore torpedoes, a ďŹ ve-foot steel
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Olson added, “Still dazed and holding the rie as best he could with his good arm, German Soldiers began coming over the dune line at the beach exit. Seeing him pointing his rie at them, they raised their arms in surrender, and Palacios was credited with the capturing of three to six German prisoners of war (POWs).â€? Palacios was awarded the Purple Heart for his actions that day on the beach and his unit was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation, the only one awarded to U.S. Naval Forces during the Normandy invasion, he said. Following D-Day, Palacios was evacuated to a ďŹ eld hospital in England, where his left arm was
amputated at the shoulder. Upon Palacios’ return to the United States, he was Honorably Discharged on Jan. 8, 1945, as a Carpenters Mate 2nd Class. “We are here to recognize the heroic act of a teammate,� said Smith. “Any man that is going to get out of a landing craft injured, continue to carry a Bangalore torpedo across the beach and then get injured again, and go back and get the Hagersen Packs and bring them back and then capture six Germans is a frogman in my book.� Smith presented Palacios with a ceremonial wooden paddle, a traditional symbolic farewell token that is presented to teammates.
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By MC2 (SW) Jonathan Sunderman Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Public Affairs
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The key to getting out the story of today’s Navy is the job of more than 1,200 mass communication specialists (MC). The role of an MC is to present the U.S. Navy to naval and civilian audiences through an array of media formats. They record still and video photography to document military operations, training exercises and other various Navy events. They write and generate both print and broadcast media, together with news and feature stories for television and radio stations, magazines and newspapers. Mass communication specialists were established from a 2006 merge of four prior Navy ratings: draftsman (DM), journalist (JO), lithographer (LI) and photographer’s mate (PH). Since the merge, MCs are trained and are often required to perform the duties of the legacy rates, which are taught prior to entering the fleet in a six-month “A”school at Fort Meade, Md. “Through the different legacy ratings we’ve always been able to tell the Navy story through graphic arts, photography, journalism and broadcasting,” said Master Chief Jon McMillan, Senior Enlisted Leader for the MC rating. “When we merged, a lot of emphasis was placed on news gathering and news reporting in order to tell the Navy story quickly. We’re now shifting our focus to more storytelling.” McMillan said the Navy still wants to quickly release breaking news and news stories that are relevant, but they want to start putting an emphasis on storytelling so they can provide more context about the Navy and what’s happening in the Navy to Sailors, their families and the public.
Courtesy photo Journalist 3rd Class (JO3) Doug Gabos films the legendary Jacques Cousteau at Naval Base Guantanamo Bay, Cuba in 1984.
Changes in technology have broadened an MCs reach and they are now able to provide information to a much larger audience, quicker and more efficiently “As technology has evolved, so has our product,” said Chief Mass Communication Specialist Leah Stiles, Naval Station Norfolk Public Affairs. “Just like the merge of our rate, we’ve seen a merge in product. Photos, video and print, once requested as singular products, have evolved into multimedia pieces which incorporate all three and tell the Navy’s story in a way many never thought possible.” Technology has changed the process of how MCs tell their stories and also made equipment more accessible than ever before. “In 1983, I worked for the radio station in Guantanamo Bay,” said Cmdr. Doug Gabos, officer-in-charge, Expeditionary Combat
1993-2013 Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Gregory E. Badger videotapes an underway-replenishment operation between the USNS Mercy and the USNS Pecos in 2006.
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Camera, Norfolk. “We had thousands of vinyl records that we used to play music on the air. It took up a ton of space to be able to house all that music. Now, I have a little cigarette packsized iPod that would have held all the music from those records in the palm of my hand. To me, that is just a fascinating vignette of the times and how far we’ve come.” With breakthroughs in technology, Internet and equipment, the demand and audience for visual information has also changed. “When I was a JO3 and off the coast of Libya in 1986, I was taking pictures and there was nothing electronic, it was all film and I was on a ship and couldn’t communicate ashore,” said Master Chief Michael Viola, command master chief, Navy Public Affairs Support Element. “So, the need for immediate turnaround on product was not there yet. I was taking pictures for historical purposes. Today, however, you’re not only doing it for the ship, you’re not only doing it for the history, but you’re doing it for the customer that’s outside the skin of the ship. There’s value in that.” McMillan said that what MCs are out covering and shooting today in 20 to 50 years is what historians will use as a base for what it was like to be in the Navy in 2013. “I think it is important for us to preserve our history, not only for the Navy, but for our country also,” he said. “We have an obligation to let the American public, and our elected leaders, know what the Navy is doing. The taxpayers and Congress are the ones that fund the United States Navy, so we have to be able to make information available to them so they can see how we are using the resources they give us – money, and most importantly, our people. We also have an obligation to explain to our own families and Sailors about what the Navy is doing, and also what our programs and policies and how they affect them.” A high percentage of MCs coming into the Navy today are educated at the college level, some even have a bachelor’s degrees in communications and/or journalism. “We have Sailors that have a master’s degree and are masters in the visual media field and I don’t take that lightly,” said Gabos. “I go and seek out those people, ask them for their input and make them part of the team. If we don’t do that, then we are selling ourselves
■ past, present Above is an example of the older camera, similar to what the Navy photographer’s mates (PH) operated.
Photos, video and print, once requested as singular products, have evolved into multimedia pieces which incorporate all three and tell the Navy’s story in a way many never thought possible.”
To the left is the style of camera most mass communication specialists (MCs) operate in the field.
- MCC Leah Stiles
U.S. Navy file photo Photographer’s Mate Airman Apprentice Christopher Carr, from Burnet, Texas, photographs surface contacts as the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) transits Scotland’s Sea of Hebrides in 2004.
short with this amazing talent. The education level and the talent pool with the MCs we have now are just extraordinary.” “The MCs coming in today are incredibly talented,” said McMillan. “They can create graphics, write stories shoot and edit photographs and produce radio and television broadcast products, then merge much of their work into multimedia pieces. They
are able to work in these different areas at the same time, or easily move from one area to another. That’s an incredibly difficult skill set to master and our MCs are doing it. I’m impressed each day by the creativity, professionalism and passion our MCs have for this field. I couldn’t be more proud as today’s MCs take the Navy’s legacy of storytelling to another level.”
■ even further back in history Photographer Mate 2nd Class Carol Cline shoots some film of aircraft at Naval Air Station Norfolk, 1968.
■ today’s camera Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas Tenorio conducts underwater photography training off the coast of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Courtesy of Naval History and Heritage Command
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FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | APR 25, 2013 | THE FLAGSHIP | A5 Holocaust Commission member Elena Baum introduces the commission’s film “What We Carry” during the Holocaust Day of Remembrance at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, April 17.
Holocaust survivor recalls experiences during observance at NMCP By MC2 (SW) Anna Arndt Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Public Affairs
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Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) observed the Holocaust Day of Remembrance in the Chapel, April 17, featuring a portion of the Holocaust Commission’s film “What We Carry” and guest speaker Kitty Saks, a survivor featured in the film. Capt. James Hancock, NMCP acting commander, prepared the audience of several hundred for a somber journey back to the dark days of World War II in Europe. It was a time when Jews were routinely rounded up and sent by train and cattle car to prison camps, and for many, to their death. Six million deaths occurred during the Holocaust. “We have to take the time to remember,” said Hancock. “Take time out of your day and think back about what was given by so many people. We have to make sure we have accountability in the future, so atrocities like these can never happen again.” The program included the Holocaust Commission’s documentary “What We Carry,” which includes interviews with Hampton Roads residents who survived the Holocaust. Survivors who were children in the 1940s are now elderly. Many have died. “For over 25 years, the Holocaust Commission Speaker’s Bureau has provided survivors to speak in schools, military organizations and community groups,” said Elena Baum, director of the commission. “Not long ago, we realized we had to do something to preserve these stories because the world is rapidly losing its survivors. We felt a commitment to develop the best program possible to allow us to preserve their stories.” The film has four parts, but only a portion was shown that included the stories of four local survivors, two of whom have died since the making of the film. Throughout the showing, Baum expounded on details of Saks’ experience that were mentioned in the film. Saks was born in Vienna where she lived with her parents and grandparents. When Germany invaded Austria, an officer in the Wehrmacht (German Armed Forces) took their home. Saks’ family fled, crossing the border into Belgium. Her father crossed the border first, and after a number of failed attempts, Saks, then 6, and her mother were able to rejoin her father in Brussels. When Saks was 9 years old, her physical education teacher convinced her parents that in order to survive she must be moved to a Catholic orphanage. A Jew, she had to take on the appearance of a Catholic child, adopt a French name, wear a crucifix and move from convent to convent, and orphanage to orphanage. It was a wrenching decision that many Jewish families had to make to try to save their children from starvation, disease and death in prison camps. The audience riveted, and Saks explained that after hiding in seven convents and being protected by brave nuns, she was finally free. In September of 1944, British troops entered Brussels and liberated Belgium from the Nazis. Saks was lucky. Unlike many, she was reunited with her parents. They had survived in hiding, not far from the orphanage where Saks was located. Still, Saks lost 27 members of her family in the Holocaust. With Europe in ruins and relatives in Norfolk, she and her parents sailed to the United States and began new lives in Virginia. “I started talking about it right away,” she said. “I have
been talking about the Holocaust since 1951 at summer school at Granby High School. But it doesn’t get any less painful.” “First-person accounts are the heart and soul of the unimaginable tragedy that is the Holocaust,” said Lisa Rosenthal, the NMCP Diversity Committee member who organized the event. “To look into someone’s eyes as they are recounting inconceivable degradation and horror is un-
forgettable. What happens when survivors are no longer alive to share their stories? Who will teach the lessons of the Holocaust to future generations – so that truth can continue, questions can be asked and history cannot be rewritten? So our program today is a multimedia presentation that lets Holocaust survivors stories live on after they are no longer able to present them in person.” The film poses larger ques-
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LINCOLN SAILORS WORK OUTSIDE OF RATINGS, SAVE NAVY MONEY By SN Phylicia Hanson USS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs
NEWPORT NEWS
SN Phylicia A. Hanson Machinery Repairman 2nd Class Nathanael Goodwin cuts steel rod into smaller screws. Lincoln is preparing to conduct a four-year refueling complex overhaul in Newport News.
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Sailors assigned to Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipyard’s Light Industrial Facility (LIFAC) continue to save the Navy money by learning new jobs that are not traditionally a part of their ratings. LIFAC is where Lincoln Sailors create and restore materials for the ship, including watertight doors, non-watertight doors and ready room chairs. They also create new items, such as funnels and deck drain covers. “We had an order come in to make all new deck drain covers for the entire ship,� said Machinery Repairman 2nd Class Nathanael Goodwin. “Over a period of two weeks, we cut and hand punched the holes for 2,000 deck drain covers.� The Lincoln Sailors at LIFAC come from different rates and departments aboard
the ship, but LIFAC Sailors are working outside of their rate, meaning they are also working outside of their comfort zone and usual skill set. “We are going through a lot of trial and error ... every day having to learn something new,â€? said Aviation Machinist Mate 2nd Class Perry Anderson. “It took the shop about six months to qualify everyone on all of the machines we use here. Thankfully, the (USS Theodore Roosevelt) Sailors are still here. We are learning a lot from them as we start to ďŹ ll their shoes.â€? Among the many machines at LIFAC are the blast booths. This is where doors and other mechanisms are sandblasted down to bare metal. Near the blast booths are booths for regular painting on non-watertight doors. It’s with these stations that Sailors are able to do a lot of different jobs to save the Navy as much money as possible. “I am one of the people on the ‘door team’ and we are the ones who blast, repair and re-
paint the watertight and nonwatertight doors,â€? said Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 3rd Class Bryant Guest. “We blast and then paint. We are using a new process for ships known as ‘powder coating.’ It is an alternative to painting. Powder coating lasts 10 times longer than regular paint, won’t rust, is environmentally safer, is an easier process and it takes less time to complete.â€? Learning how to become knowledgeable and qualiďŹ ed on the welding stations, blasting bays, paint rooms, machinery to measure and cut steel, and Chem Labs have also had its own set of challenges for each individual Sailor. “It is really important to reuse as much as we can as far as materials go,â€? said Senior Chief Aviation Machinist Mate Roberto Reyes. “With all the different cut backs in funding the Navy is experiencing right now, we try to use the fullest extent of each material we are sent to further our efforts without waste.â€?
CVN-77 successfully completes Fleet Replacement Squadron carrier qualiďŹ cations By MC3 Brian Castillo USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Public Affairs
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USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) concluded its ďŹ veday Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) carrier qualiďŹ cations (CQ) in the Atlantic Ocean, April 20. FRS CQ consists of both day and night operations. The ship and its crew of
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more than 3,000 Sailors worked in unison with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 120 and Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 around the clock to help pilots successfully complete the ďŹ nal stages of their training. “We ew every day from approximately 1 p.m. until 1 a.m., and met our mark of
around 600 traps,â€? said Lt. Kent Davis, ight deck ofďŹ cer. “It’s tougher than regular ight operations.â€? Regular ight operations can involve launching two to three aircraft at a time with one to two hours between launches. Pilots would then y their missions for several hours before returning to the ship. FRS CQ, on the other hand, is a 12-hour continuous ight evolution de-
manding more from the crew and pilots. “Normal ight operations are a timed evolution,â€? said Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Derrick W. Foster, ight deck chief. “Fleet Replacement Squadron CQ is harder – it is extremely fast paced and non-stop not only for the ship’s crew, but the pilots as well.â€? In order for FRS pilots to
qualify and advance into a eet squadron, the pilot must successfully complete six landings during the day and four landings during the night aboard an aircraft carrier. “These Fleet Replacement Squadron pilots have completed daytime carrier operations in the past, but this week’s evolution marked the ďŹ rst arrested night landings of their careers,â€? said Davis.
Forty-one pilots qualiďŹ ed on their squadron speciďŹ c aircraft, consisting of either F/A-18 Hornets and Super Hornets, E-2C Hawkeye, or C-2A Greyhounds during the FRS CQ. “This was one of the biggest CQ periods I’ve done on the Bush,â€? said Davis. “With everyone working together, it was completed safely and efďŹ ciently.â€?
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■ starting line Riders and Wounded Warrior riders participating in The Warrior Ride event take off from the starting line on Naval Station Norfolk.
Warriors ride through Naval Station Norfolk Photos by MC1 (AW/SW) Molly Burgess NORFOLK
A bicycling event, sponsored by The Warrior Ride, took place onboard Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk, April 18, where injured service members biked from NAVSTA Norfolk to Joint Expeditionary Base Fort Story-Little Creek as part of their four-day Hampton Roads tour. The Warrior Ride is a non-profit organization that conducts morale-building events, such as adaptive bicycling for injured service members. The bicycling events are an opportunity for the service members to have fun, be with their peers, be honored, as well as physically challenged. The event is not your typical bicycle ride – it’s an adaptive bicycling event. Several of the participants used specially designed bicycles and three wheel recumbent bikes. The Warrior Ride recently added a two-seat recumbent to their inventory, which is equipped with a single and tandem recumbent that has been customized for injured service members. All expenses for meals, lodging and attire is covered by The Warrior Ride for all participating service members to show gratitude for their participation. The rides are coordinated by Bob Racine, The Warrior Ride founder and president. Racine conducted his first adaptive bicycling event in 2005 and saw how it presented itself as a tool for recreation and rehabilitation for Wounded Warriors. He is a three-tour Vietnam veteran and understands the sacrifices made every day by our service men and woman.
Rear Adm. Tim Alexander, Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic (center) and Capt. David A. Culler, Jr., commanding officer, Naval Station Norfolk speak to riders before The Warrior Ride event onboard Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk. The riders biked from NAVSTA Norfolk to Joint Expeditionary Base Fort Story-Little Creek as part of their four-day Hampton Roads tour.
Riders prepare their bikes and gear before participating in The Warrior Ride onboard Naval Station Norfolk.
Bob Racine, Founder of The Warrior Ride and Capt. David A. Culler, Jr., commanding officer, Naval Station Norfolk speak to the riders before The Warrior Ride event onboard Naval Station Norfolk.
Sailors from Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk Special Operations department, hang an Adopt-ASpot sign during the NAVSTA Clean the Station Day, April 19.
NAVSTA Norfolk participates in Clean the Station Day By MC3 Molly Greendeer Naval Station Norfolk Public Affairs
This is not just a job, we are a family and this is our home.” - Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Kenyon Copeland
NORFOLK
More than 40 commands participated in Clean the Station Day on Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk, April 19. The semi-annual event was instituted by Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic in conjunction with Earth Day in an effort to improve the cleanliness and military appearance of naval installations in the area. “Clean the station day brings NAVSTA together as one team to take pride in the appearance and cleanliness of the base,” said Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Kenyon Copeland, NAVSTA Specials Operations (SPEC OPS) department. “This is not just a job, we are a family, and this is our home.” Copeland said the base is divided into zones and then NAVSTA Norfolk commands select their areas of responsibility. While Clean the Station Day is only a three-hour evolution, Capt. David A.
Culler, Jr., commanding officer, NAVSTA Norfolk said every bit makes a difference. “It is amazing the difference I see in the cleanliness of the base in just a short amount of time,” he said. “I appreciate everyone’s hard work and putting forth the time and effort to take care of our installation.” A new way the base maintains its appearance is through the NAVSTA Norfolk Adopt-A-Spot program. Like Clean the Station Day, the goal of the Adopt-A-Spot program is to keep the installation free of litter in order to promote prosperity, economic well-being, general welfare, and preserve and enhance the natural scenic beauty commensurate with the aesthetic features of the base. Gary Evans, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) SelfHelp coordinator and SPEC OPS department head said any command or command group is eligible for the program. “Any command as a whole or small-
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er entity, such as the Morale, Welfare and Recreation, First Class Petty Officer Association or Chief’s Mess may adopt a portion of NAVSTA Norfolk,” said Evans. “The command or group agrees to adopt an area for a period of two years, after which they may renew, modify, or end their contract.” “Once a quarter, or four times a year, is all the program requires,” he continued. Evans said commands do not have to worry about supplies, equipment or even waste disposal. “NAVSTA SPEC OPS can provide
weed-eaters, mowers or whatever the command needs, as long as they call SPEC OPS one week in advance,” he said. “We will even pick up the equipment and whatever waste needs to be removed.” Following Clean the Station Day, commands gathered across from NAVSTA Norfolk headquarters to enjoy a cookout hosted by the base Junior Petty Officer Association. For more information on the AdoptA-Spot program, contact Gary Evans at Gareth.C.Evans@navy.mil.
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The evolving Navy master-at-arms By Darryl Orrell Center for Security Forces Public Affairs
VIRGINIA BEACH
The Navy’s mission is to maintain, train and equip combat-ready naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas. The mission of a Navy master-at-arms (MA) is to ensure the success of that mission by providing force protection for naval assets worldwide. Established nearly 40 years ago in July 1973, the MA rate was only open to those in pay grades E-6 and above. Individuals in the E-5 pay grade could apply, but only if they were selected for advancement to E-6 or held substantial qualifications related to police work. To inaugurate and augment this newly established rate, the Navy selected 486 of the fleet’s top Sailors from a field of 2,560 applicants. Retired Warrant Officer and Vietnam War veteran, Alan Johnson, was among the 486 Sailors chosen to crossover and serve as a Navy MA. “Back then, we basically went through the Air Force’s Law Enforcement course, but much of what we did learn came from on-the-job training,” recalled Johnson. “Really, the Navy was not sure [at that time] what it was going to do with MAs and what they were supposed to do.” Because the required Navy training was similar to the Law Enforcement Specialists course taught by the Air Force, the Navy approved training to commence at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Preceding the tragic attack on the USS Cole (DDG 67) in 2000 and the events of Sept. 11, 2001, the role of the Navy MA was centric to law enforcement. However, mission capabilities for a Navy MA today are vastly different. “In the years following 9/11, the MA rate retained its law enforcement functions, but also become more security/reaction force capable,” said retired Master Chief Master-AtArms Robert Burgett. Burgett is also the Center for Security Forces Course Curriculum Model Manager for the Navy’s MA “A” School. Today, MA personnel serve in a wide range of mission areas that cross the entire Navy spectrum and demands highly trained and skilled professionals to execute. Whether serving as part of the Coastal Riverine Force, performing Detainee Operations, or teaming with a Military Working Dog, the 21st century Navy MA is one of the most diverse and in demand rates in the fleet. In response to the increased demand for MA personnel, the Naval Education and Training Command has graduated more than 15,000 Sailors from its MA “A” school within the last eight years. This is a notable milestone in light of the rating’s low manning levels prior to the events of 9/11, which was about 1,000 Sailors in all. “The rate’s highest peak in manning occurred in 2007 when more than 13,000 MAs were serving fleet-wide,” said Burgett. “Today, that figure stands slightly above 10,000 Sailors.” For those Sailors desiring to serve as a Navy MA, the Naval
Some of the more challenging aspects of the training include direct contamination by Oleoresin Capsicum (OC Spray), unarmed self-defense, small arms qualifications and tactical team movements.” - Cmdr. Lee Alexander Technical Training Center at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas is their first stop. There, Sailors attend “A” school, an intense sevenweek course of instruction where students receive training in the areas of Anti-Terrorism, Security Force Fundamentals, weapons proficiency, Basic Law Enforcement and much more. The school has approximately 140 military, civilian and contract support personnel. It has upwards of some 300 students on-deck at any given time spanning throughout the seven weeks of training. “We provide students with apprenticeship level training that serves as the bedrock for their transition into the Naval Security Forces program,” said Naval Technical Training Center Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Lee Alexander. “Some of the more challenging aspects of the training include direct contamination by Oleoresin Capsicum (OC Spray), unarmed self-defense, small arms qualifications and tactical team movements. Each block of instruction focuses on safety, proper technique and practical application of security force capabilities.” All classes culminate in the Crisis Intervention and Tactical Team Movements blocks of instruction. In this phase of training, students are required to critically think in high stress situations and respond to a conflict or crisis by bringing the situation under control, setting a perimeter and resolving the scenario. Alexander went on to explain that at graduation, students are given their badge and reminded that its size is big enough to be seen by those needing assistance and by those who must yield to its authority. It is also small enough that no one can hide behind because a Navy MA is one who enforces the rules and regulations of the Navy and is therefore held to a higher standard. Navy MAs can also earn civilian certifications and licenses that correspond to their military work experience, training and career goals. These credentialing opportunities are available through the Navy’s Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL) program. From October of 2007 to May of 2012, the Navy funded 18,619 certifications for MA personnel at a cost of more than $6.2 million. This is the cumulative dollar amount of what these Sailors would have paid out-of-pocket to attain these certifications in the civilian sector. “The MA community is currently the leading user of Navy COOL as a voluntary professional and career development tool,” said retired Master Chief Master-At-Arms and current Center for Security Forces Master-At-Arms Programs
Manager, Jose Bautista. “The highest levels of participation occur between the E-4 and E-6 pay grades, and the overall passing rate for E-1 through E-9 is near perfect at 99.4 percent.” Another professional and career development tool available for MAs is participation
in the United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP) that provides opportunity to improve their job skills and to complete their civilian apprenticeship requirements while they are on active duty. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) provides the nationally recognized “Certificate of Completion” upon program completion. Those available apprenticeships include Police Officer l, Corrections Specialist, Security Specialist, Master Homeland Security Specialist, Protective Service Specialist, Armory Technician, and on the horizon for 2013 is the Criminal Investigator Apprenticeship. “These apprenticeships are extraordinary opportunities
MC3 Diana Quinlan Asta, a military police working dog, attacks Master-at-Arms 2nd Class William Bryan during a controlled aggression demonstration on Ford Island at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
for MA personnel to not only broaden their military career, but also having a DOL Certificate of Completion is a definite advantage in getting better civilian jobs since employers know the value of apprenticeships,” said Bautista. What was once a rate seem-
ingly destined to slip quietly into the archives of naval history prior to 9/11 is now a vital element in the successful execution of the U.S. Navy Maritime Strategy. These men and women are the security professionals of the fleet – the Navy master-at-arms.
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MC2 Scott Pittman Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Shane McClennen, assigned to Naval Station Norfolk Security Military Working Dogs Unit, searches a Sailor posing as a blast victim at Naval Station Norfolk.
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| Australia, Brazil, Canada, France and other countries will participate EXERCISE
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MCSA Jesse Hyatt Sailors assigned to Naval Station Norfolk and Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads compete in a softball match during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Volunteers at the game gave out information about Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR).
NSA HR commemorates SAAM with inaugural SAPR softball game By Katisha Draughn-Fraguada NSA HR Public Affairs
NORFOLK
During the month of April, a very important topic is discussed on Navy installations nationwide – sexual assault awareness. Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads (NSA HR) was one of many bases that recognized Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) during the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) inaugural Softball Game on April 19. NSA HR defeated Naval Station Norfolk with a score of 6-4. “I was very proud of how both teams played and how everyone came together for a very worthy issue, which is sexual assault,” said Capt. Jake Johansson, commanding officer of NSA HR. The inaugural game was a concept derived from Sexual Assault Response Coordinators (SARC) from the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC). “At the beginning of the year, we all picked an activity to head up and be responsible with coordinating and planning,” said Jennifer Messick, SARC at the FFSC. “I decided on the SAPR Softball Challenge because it had not been done before and I thought it would be fun for all involved.” Immediately, Messick began to work on the planning details for the game. She coordinated with the point of contacts from both bases so that they could begin putting their teams together. Both teams played their hearts out for a cause that commits to raising awareness and promoting the prevention of sexual violence through the use of special events and public education. Meredith Noha, SARC Lead, was even able to get Norfolk Tides mascot “Rip Tide” to come and be a part of the game. “This month allows everyone to focus on the issue, the problems with it, and the help
■ other SAPR events In addition to the SAPR softball game, other bases hosted events, such as Walk-A-Lap in Her Heels and a Leadership Symposium. that is out there,” said Messick. “Sometimes it takes that big focus to remind people and get them thinking about it again.” The FFSC has been observing SAAM by raising public awareness about sexual violence and educating the military community on how to prevent it via training and classes. The SARCs teach and conduct training for the Victim Advocates and all the SAPR positions. They also do annual training at the bases, as well as brief the new commanding officers when he/she assumes command. “Prevention through education is what we are striving for,” said Messick. NSA HR was very excited to participate in this year’s game and raise awareness about sexual assault and how it can be prevented. “This month puts a spotlight on a topic that’s very difficult to talk about,” said Aviation Electronics Technician Chief William Lucas, NSA HRs SAPR Victim Advocate and Softball Game Coordinator. “[SAAM] is very important as the time to continue to emphasize our ongoing commitment to instill a climate that does not tolerate, condone, or ignore sexist behavior, sexual harassment, or sexual assault.” In addition to the SAPR softball game, other bases hosted events, such as Walk-ALap in Her Heels and a Leadership Symposium. There was also the Line of Courage with T-shirts painted by Victim Advocates signifying one for each case reported at Naval Station Norfolk last year. “I hope the programs that have been held bring knowledge of the help and resources that are available for victims of sexual assault,” said Messick. “There is help and there is hope.”
Bold Alligator is an East Coast exercise primarily focused on integrating and training staffs through a continuously updated scenario requiring constant adjustments as exercise controllers inject changes – the West Coast equivalent is Exercise Dawn Blitz, which was conducted earlier this year by 1st MEB and ESG-3. This year’s Bold Alligator exercise, scheduled from April 22 through May 2, is the third in the series of annual exercises alternating between live and synthetic to amplify training opportunities while minimizing costs. In 2012, the exercise was live with the Navy and Marine Corps operating in ships off the East Coast and conducting operations in North Carolina and Virginia. “It is imperative that the Navy-Marine Corps team continue sustained participation in exercises, such as the Bold Alligator series, to continually assess, improve upon and strengthen our cohesion as an integrated force,” said Rear Adm. Ann C. Phillips, Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 2. “As we look toward the future, the synchronization of our efforts will be vital to achieve global security.” The multinational exercise has personnel from Australia, Brazil, Canada,
Photo by Lance Cpl. S.T. Stewart Rear Adm. Ann C. Phillips, Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 2, briefs her commander’s intent to Marines, Sailors and coalition partners at a rehearsal of concept drill for Bold Alligator 2013 at Camp Allen, Norfolk, April 20.
France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, U.S. and other countries from around the world participating. Working in conjunction with coalition forces are military units spanning across the U.S., including Marine Corps Bases Camp Lejeune and Camp Pendleton, Naval Air Station Oceana and Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads. “Given the realities of the 21st century security environment, our coalition partners are vital participants in this exercise to align processes and understanding in order to maximize coordinated efforts,” said Phillips. “Global partnerships are critical to establishing resilient maritime forces and projecting power to ensure safe, global commerce operations across the sea.”
MCSN Andrew Schneider Capt. Nick Dienna, executive officer of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) and Lt. Diego Flores, ships security officer escorts two rescued Afghan mariners to a C-2 Greyhound assigned to the Rawhides of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 on the flight deck of Dwight D. Eisenhower prior to returning to Afghanistan.
Eisenhower completes return of stranded mariners to Afghanistan Press Release U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet
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EARTH DAY
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45 installations celebrated with events Continued from front ■ Reducing shipboard energy use via technologies, such as solid state lighting and stern flaps, and via energy awareness training for shipboard personnel. ■ Increasing energy efficiency at our installations via advanced metering, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) build-
ings, solar panels and other alternative energy sources. ■ Promoting shore installation recycling via Qualified Recycling Programs and diversion of construction/ demolition debris from landfills. ■ Keeping plastics out of the ocean and safely managing our biodegradable waste stream at sea. This year, more than 45 in-
stallations around the world are celebrating Earth Day with community events, such as recycling drives, beach and base cleanups, 5K runs, bike-to-work initiatives, tree planting and environmental fairs. Installations and command have been turning to the Internet to promote their events, share Earth Day ideas and interact with their global network of fans.
NMCP TO PARTICIPATE IN DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY Press Release Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Public Affairs
PORTSMOUTH
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth’s (NMCP) main pharmacy will participate in “Prescription Drug TakeBack Day,” April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Active duty service members, retirees, dependents and staff can drop off expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs at the medi-
cal center’s main pharmacy in Portsmouth. Patrons may bring their medications for disposal to the pharmacy’s counseling window, on the second floor of Bldg. 2. The service is free and anonymous – no questions will be asked. Ridding the home of old medications prevents drug abuse and theft. The old advice of flushing prescription drugs down the toilet no longer applies, nor should people toss them in the trash.
The Take-Back event is a way to safely dispose of prescriptions drugs. This is the third time NMCP has participated in Drug Take-Back Day. Last October, 42 pounds of prescription drugs were turned into NMCP. Coordinators are hoping for higher total this year. For up-to-date information on NMCP and its branch clinics, go to www.med.navy.mil/ sites/NMCP, or www.facebook.com/NMCPortsmouth.
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) flew two stranded Afghan mariners from the North Arabian Sea to Kandahar, Afghanistan to complete their journey home, April 16. The two men were rescued at sea after guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) found them adrift on three blue barrels in the Gulf of Oman on April 7. “The U.S. Navy 5th Fleet contributes to security and stability in the Gulf on an enduring basis,” said Vice Adm. John Miller, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet/Combined Maritime Forces. “When our presence puts us in a position to render aid to mariners in distress, it validates the importance of our six-decade long commitment to the region.” The two men were found on April 7 at 3:18 p.m. local time, 90 nautical miles off the coast of Oman when a lookout on the cruiser spotted them waving their arms in distress. The ship launched a small boat to rescue them and then treated the individuals for hypothermia, dehydration and exposure. They were in good condition after receiving medical care, dry clothes and food, as well as having the opportunity to contact their families. The men told the ship’s
MC2 Matthew R. Cole Command Master Chief Raymond F. Charest, assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66), speaks with a rescued Afghan who was found adrift at sea and brought aboard to be treated in the ship’s medical department.
interpreter they were from Afghanistan and survived at sea for two days after a fire on their dhow left them adrift. “The United States Navy is always ready and willing to help a fellow mariner at sea and we are glad that we were in the right place at the right time to lend a hand,” said Capt. Dan Uhls, USS Hue City commanding officer. “The crew did a spectacular job and it is days like today that makes me proud to be a member of the United States Navy and this coalition.” A C-2A Greyhound, from VRC-40 Rawhides embarked on Dwight D. Eisenhower, flew the Afghans to Kandahar, where further plans have been coordinated to take them to their hometown. The two men said they were very appreciative of the U.S. Navy for saving them. “I’m very pleased to see
When our presence puts us in a position to render aid to mariners in distress, it validates the importance of our six-decade long commitment to the region.” - Vice Adm. John Miller
these men return to their home in Afghanistan,” said Miller. “The professionalism of the men and women who coordinated their safe return should be proud that they continue to contribute to the excellent relationship we have with our regional partners.”
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At Israel’s Holocaust Memorial, Hagel lays a wreath in remembrance By Cheryl Pellerin American Forces Press Service
JERUSALEM
On the first afternoon of two days of talks with military and government officials, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel toured Yad Vashem, Israel’s living memorial to the Holocaust, and in the Hall of Remembrance laid a wreath on a stone crypt containing ashes of Holocaust victims. Hagel walked the solemn and
evocative displays of the Holocaust History Museum with his son, Ziller, and Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon, later calling the institution “important, inspirational and beautiful.” Yad Vashem was established in 1953 as the world center for documentation, research, education and commemoration of the Holocaust, Nazi Germany’s murder of 6 million Jews during World War II. After Hagel’s visit to the museum, he participated in a memorial cer-
emony in the Hall of Remembrance, visited the Children’s Memorial and signed the Yad Vashem guest book. Then, sheltered by the building from a steady rain, Hagel took a few moments to speak with reporters and museum guests. Thanking those who have made the institution possible, the secretary said of Yad Vashem, “I’ve brought my son Ziller with me on this trip and I particularly wanted him to accompany me here for this experience.”
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SUMMER SAFETY Not just for humans By U.S. Army Sgt. Justin A. Naylor 17th Public Affairs Detachment
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Like their human companions, pets will face seasonal health hazards as summer approaches. With a little forethought, owners can keep their pets safe and still have fun in the sun. “Warmer weather is one of the most dangerous risks to pets as the seasons change,” said U.S. Army Capt. Emily Purswell, a Denver native and acting chief of public health at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM). She also said, like humans, pets are susceptible to sunburns and heatstroke. Though most pet stores offer sunscreen for animals, owners should still avoid leaving their pets unattended outside. They should also provide their pets clean, fresh water
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and shade at all times. To avoid dehydration and heatstroke, owners should not leave pets in automobiles when the temperature exceeds 70 degrees. In addition to preparing for the heat, owners should ensure their pets have current immunizations. Washington State, like Virginia, requires all cats, dogs and ferrets to be vaccinated for rabies. Rabies can be transmitted through a bite or by getting saliva or brain tissue in a wound, or in the eye or mouth. Purswell said additionally, Leptospirosis is a potentially fatal bacterial infection that pets can contract
from drinking standing water and transmit to humans. Dogs that spend a lot of time outside are especially at risk. Like rabies, leptospirosis is preventable with a vaccine. Fleas, ticks and heartworm are year-round problems in all areas, but more common in the summer, Purswell said. Owners can purchase medication from pet stores or veterinarian offices to prevent infestation. Like humans, pets can suffer allergic reactions from bee stings and insect bites. Red bumps or a swollen face
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Such institutions and museums are created as a tribute to generations of the past, and in particular, victims of the past, he said, “but maybe more importantly these institutions are built to instruct future generations.” The secretary added, “They come together at an intersection that is important for all of us as one dimension or responsibility for each person. There is no more poignant,
■ light of the eternal flame Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel increases the light of the eternal flame at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem, Israel on April 21. Photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo
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Sequestration will affect force readiness By Nick Simeone American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON
The four branches of the military delivered another warning to Congress, April 18, that a prolonged budget sequester will significantly affect military readiness, and in the case of the Army, will leave it unable to carry out defense strategy. The service vice chiefs emphasized that message repeatedly during a Senate Armed Services Committee’s readiness subcommittee hearing on the state of military readiness in light of the $41 billion spending cut the Defense Department is absorbing over the rest of the fiscal year, triggered by the budget sequester that took effect in March. “The reality is that if sequestration continues as it is, … the
Army simply will not have the resources to support the current defense strategic guidance and we risk becoming a hollow force,” testified Gen. John F. Campbell, Army vice chief of staff. The Army is the largest of the four branches, and is affected the most by the budget sequester – curtailing training for most ground forces and cancelling exercises to cope with a $6 billion shortfall in its operations and maintenance account. This will risk the service’s ability to reset itself after 12 years of war, Campbell said. “We cannot afford, from a national security perspective, an Army that is unable to deploy, fight and win our nation’s wars,” he added. Adm. Mark E. Ferguson III, Vice Chief of Naval Opera-
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SYMPTOM: PARKING RAGE Tips to help avoid parking anxiety By A.C. Mink Military Spouse Contributor
I don’t have “Road Rage,” I have “Parking Rage.” Thirty-five minutes and six circuits into my recent parking search and I was no closer to finding a spot than when I started. I was 10 minutes away from being late for my medical appointment, so I pulled to the side of the road to call my provider and let them know I was running late. You can probably relate to my story, and I think it’s reasonable to say, many drivers in America get pretty passionate about parking. It seems, no matter where we go, we have to tackle parking issues. From impossibly trying to park during the holiday shopping season, to educational facilities and hospitals. In fact, finding that premium parking space is like scoring a BOGO on a pair of Jimmy Choo’s (designer couture shoes) that were already 50 percent off. Hold on, I have to translate – it’s like scoring free NFL stuff just for showing up somewhere. I don’t personally own a pair of Jimmy Choo’s, instead I have three lovely children in college and a junior in high school, so I prefer my running shoes ... at least that’s what I tell myself. When it comes to planning places – like hospitals – not enough thought goes into parking until it becomes a major problem. Shouldn’t the goal of parking plans, for hospitals in particular, be such that the individual doesn’t have to concentrate on parking?
There is no denying that parking needs have changed since the early 1800s ... can you imagine circling the parking lot for 30 minutes in a long line of horse and buggies? Although more parking would solve a lot of issues, you have to take into account the costs involved. Parking requires land and that land is a very expensive commodity. And hospitals are often constrained by development around them. Even with an inventory of garages and surface lots, hospital parking can barely accommodate the normal patient and visitor volume. When you add in shift changes and training days, the lots and overflow can literally burst at the seams. I’m not working the budget, and what may seem like a perfectly reasonable proposition to simply make more parking available, may have some long-term effects I couldn’t imagine. Until then, here are some possible solutions that I found right here in Hampton Roads that can help reduce your parking rage: ■ Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) operates three ferries on the Elizabeth River between Norfolk and Portsmouth, including one that drops off on High St., approximately one mile from Navy Medical Center Portsmouth. They travel between North Landing and High St. in Portsmouth and the Waterside Festival Marketplace in Downtown Norfolk. Ferries operate every 30 minutes, with 15-minute service during the summer at peak times on weekends. The ferry is wheelchair accessible and allows boarding passengers to walk on with their bicycles. Visit www.gohrt.com/services/ ferry for more details.
■ Park and Ride lots are available to commuters throughout the state. Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Park and Ride lots are free, however, some lots are owned by other entities and may charge a fee. Visit www.virginiadot.org/ travel/pnrlots.asp or www.gohrt. com/route/park-and-ride to find a Park and Ride location near you. ■ HRT also offers bus service to more than 1.3 million people in Chesapeake, Hampton, Norfolk, Newport News, Portsmouth and Virginia Beach. There are 51 bus routes available to assist in getting you to where you need to go. Visit www.gohrt.com/services/bus for more details. These options may not work for everyone, but they may help a little. Also, if you are active duty, some commands have duty shuttles, so you don’t even have to drive if you don’t want to ... so save yourself the gas, the anxiety and just relax! For me, after 45 minutes of circling the lots like a vulture seeking prey, I finally struck pay dirt. I may have terrified the poor pregnant woman who kept furtively peering over her shoulder at my SUV since I had been creeping behind her since she exited the elevator deter-
mined to get her spot. I did, however, roll down my window and shout, “I’m not stalking you ... just parking space stalking you.” She laughed and pointed to her car a few rows away. I finally made it to my appointment – 10 minutes late – but I was there. And the rage subsided ... until the next time. If you would like comment about parking or anything else aboard Department of Defense (DOD) installations, the interactive customer evaluation system, or ICE, allows DOD customers to rate products and services provided by DOD offices and facilities worldwide. Your comment card ratings are used to improve the products and services available to you. To find the appropriate product or service, enter the site name in the search field, or click on the appropriate branch link or map location: http://bit.ly/13VVwPs.
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The Navy’s Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
By Brenda Bollenberg Fleet and Family Support Programs Lead Liaison
The Navy’s Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) assist Sailors and Navy families with the special needs of their exceptional family members (EFM). The program ensures that necessary supports for EFMs will be available at the Sailor’s assigned duty station. The program identifies service members who have family members with special medical, dental, mental health, developmental or educational needs and determines whether these needs can be met at a new location when the service member is being considered for Permanent Change of Station (PCS) assignment.
Enrollment in EFMP ensures the optimum use of PCS money considering the needs of the Navy, the service member’s career and the needs of the EFM. Enrollment is also mandatory for Sailors who have family members meeting the eligibility criteria and it is incumbent upon the Sailor to initiate that enrollment. An EFMP point of contact (POC) is available to assist families in identifying special needs services and resources. They also coordinate with medical, mental and behavioral health, educational and other service providers at the current duty station and in planning a PCS move. Eligible family members are active duty military dependents who meet all of the following criteria: ■ Have chronic medical, dental, mental health, developmental or educational conditions that require special care and services; ■ Are enrolled in DEERS; and ■ Who reside with the sponsor (excluding geographic bachelors and family members living in residential care facilities). Successful implementation of the EFMP requires up-to-date enrollment information and extensive coordination among the personnel, medical and Fleet and Family Support Centers (FFSC). These key personnel and their responsibilities are: EFMP Coordinators EFMP coordinators are available at most Military Treatment
Facilities (MTF) or Branch Medical Clinic, and are the primary medical POC responsible for accepting and maintaining EFMP applications and submitting them to the Central Screening Committee (CSC). They can also assist service members and families with enrollment, updates, disenrollment and in providing contact information for EFMP liaisons. FFSC EFMP Liason FFSC EFMP liaisons provide service members and their families with program awareness and guidance, and for those EFMs enrolled after September 2011 with current Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System (NFAAS) cases. Liaisons provide non-clinical case management services. Prior enrollments, unfortunately, will not have NFAAS cases until their information is populated into the system during the Phase II roll-out, anticipated to be implemented this year. Liaison services include: referrals for military and civilian resources, guidance with enrollment, updates, disenrollment and assistance navigating special needs services in the local area. Liaisons provide support to installation commands through POC training, command briefs, EFMP consultation and work collaboratively with EFMP POCs, coordinators, management staff, CSC personnel and community resource providers. Each year, EFMP liaisons host a variety of forums and workshops on
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topics relevant to the military family with special needs, as well as maintain a listing of upcoming special needs events and spring/summer camps. Contact your local FFSC EFMP liaison for the latest news on these informative and fun activities. EFMP Command POCs Per OPNAV Instruction 1754.2D, every command must have an appointed POC to provide service members with information about enrollment, updates, disenrollment, and provide contact information for EFMP liaisons and coordinators. At this time, the command POC is the most direct link to EFMP service members and their families because EFMP liaisons do not track EFMP families not enrolled through NFAAS. Thw EFMP command POC will assist in tracking updates, assist families with enrollment by directing them to the appropriate personnel, and sharing information about resources and EFMP events.
(and DD form 2792-1 if applicable), and has both a medical provider and school personnel complete related portions of the paperwork. 4. The service member submits their EFMP package to the EFMP coordinator at MTF or Branch Medical Clinic. 5. The Coordinator reviews the package, completes assigned sections and submits the packet to the CSC at NMCP. 6. The CSC reviews the EFMP package and submits it to NPC in Millington, Tenn. with category recommendation. 7. NPC reviews the package and CSCs recommendation, assigns final category and notates detailing record. 8. The detailer then takes the EFMP category into consideration when assigning orders. Final orders cannot be cut without approval of the EFMP manager. Some out-of-category assignments may be made on a case-by-case basis.
Enrollment Process Enrollment forms are available at any FFSC, local Branch Medical Clinic, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP), command EFMP POC or the Navy Personnel Command (NPC) website. 1. The EFM member is identified. 2. The service member requests a new enrollment for EFM in NFAAS. 3. The service member/spouse obtains and completes DD form 2792
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Press Release Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs
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MC2 Jeffry Willadsen Kaiden Lambert, 7 (right) protects his ears from the noise as an F/A-18 Hornet flies overhead during his visit to the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center (NSAWC). Kaiden and his family are at NSAWC as a part of the Make-a-Wish program, which provides wishes for children with severe health problems.
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One way Sailors can honor their children during the Month of the Military Child is to review their Family Care Plan and update as required, officials said April 19. A Family Care Plan is a group of documents, including a Family Care Certificate (NAVPERS 1740/6), Family Care Plan Arrangements (NAVPERS 1740/7) and legal documents, such as custody or separation agreements, custody and support orders, divorce decrees or related written agreements. “Due to the nature of naval service, Sailors must be ready to deploy throughout the world – on short notice – and be able to fully execute their military duties,” said Bill Harris, Navy Family Care Plan program manager. “Maintaining a current Family Care Plan for your children and adult dependents reduces stress and strengthens a deployable asset for the command.” The NAVPERS 1740/6 must be signed by the Sailor, the Sailor’s spouse if dual military, caregivers and the commanding officer. Each Sailor who is part of a married, dual-military couple must provide a Family Care Plan that is consistent with their spouse’s plan. Both service members shall maintain a copy of their Family Care Plan with their respective command. Formal documentation of a Family Care Plan is required under any of the following conditions: ■ A Sailor with primary or shared
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physical custody of a minor child (or children) who is not married to the other natural or adoptive parent of the minor child or children. ■ Both members of a married, dualmilitary couple where one or both have primary or shared physical custody of a minor child or children. ■ Sailors who are legally responsible for an adult family member who is incapable of providing for themselves in the absence of the Sailor. ■ Certain family circumstances or other personal-status changes resulting in a Sailor becoming legally and primarily responsible for the care of another person. Commands should review Family Care Plans annually with their Sailors, perhaps during annual Career Development Boards, validating the adequacy of the current plan to cover all reasonable contingencies. “There has been a rise in Sailors listing other Sailors on the NAVPERS 1740/6 as the caregiver,” said Harris. “While this is not specifically prohibited, the use of fellow service members of the active and reserve component to serve as caregivers in a Family Care Plan is inherently risky. This category of caregiver is subject to the same obligations as the service member creating the Family Care Plan.” If the active or reserve component service member acting as a caregiver is deployed, mobilized or recalled, the children or adult family member/dependent could be left without a caregiver and a
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Sailor’s care plan could be invalid. “It is strongly recommended that only non-service members serve as caregivers,” said Harris. Sailors must submit a new or updated Family Care Plan upon reporting to a new duty station, change in caregiver circumstances, or change in personal or family circumstances, such as birth or adoption of a child, or assumption of sole care for an elderly or incapacitated family member. “Failure to maintain an adequate Family Care Plan may result in administrative separation from the naval service,” said Harris. A command Family Care Plan Coordinator can assist Sailors in developing a care plan. The coordinators act as the commanding officer’s designated representative with regards to the Family Care Plan instruction, OPNAVINST 1740.4D, however, only the commanding officer may sign as the command certifying official. Sailors may find additional assistance in completing a care plan from the Fleet and Family Service Center FFSC and base legal assistance office. Sailors are responsible to provide their designated caregiver with all information and documentation needed to execute the Family Care Plan and provide for the Sailor’s minor children or adult family members/dependents. Family Care Plans are subject to inspection by the immediate superior in command and Inspector General.
April is Financial Literacy Month, and according to Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC), it’s a good time to learn about financial security. One important tool for financial security is the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Data from the 2011 Financial Quickpoll showed that 58 percent of Navy officers and 62 percent of enlisted personnel contribute to TSP. While significant, Navy leaders said they would like to see more people take advantage of a TSP. “It’s easy to enroll, and once enrolled, you can make a selection that fits your own personality,” said Stacy Livingstone-Hoyte, (FFSC) financial counselor. “If you are risk adverse, pick a fund that is more secure ... if you are more prone to being adventurous, go that route. The important thing is to invest and leave it there for the future. Everyone wants to ease into retirement with less stress ... financial security will help with that.” Planning for retirement takes time, but can reap great benefits. “People used to retire with the benefits of pension plans and had confidence that they were prepared for the future,” said Livingstone-Hoyt. “However, now most people are responsible for planning for their own retirement. The Thrift Savings Bulletin quoted a study that said, ‘...only 16 percent of Americans included financial planning in their New Year’s resolutions for 2013, down from 20 percent in 2012 and 33 percent in 2009.’”
online Get smart about which tools are right for you. Both the Navy and civilian service offer the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). To learn more about planning for retirement with TSP, visit www. navynavstress. com.
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NAVY’S FIRST LITTORAL COMBAT SHIP ARRIVES IN SINGAPORE ■ about the littoral combat ship Fast, agile and mission-focused, LCS platforms are designed to employ modular mission packages that can be configured for three separate purposes: SINGAPORE The Navy’s first littoral surface warfare, mine countermeasures, or anticombat ship USS Freedom submarine warfare. (LCS 1) arrived in Singapore, April 18, highlighting the Freedom will be initially manned by her “Gold” crew next phase of her deployment of 91 Sailors, including mission package personnel and an aviation detachment to operate an embarked to Southeast Asia. “Freedom has met every MH-60 helicopter. milestone of this deployment on time and with the professionalism you would expect overseas deployment began nance support during the of U.S. Navy Sailors,” said with a departure from home- transit and port visits will Cmdr. Timothy Wilke, com- port San Diego, Calif. on inform follow-on rotational manding officer, USS Free- March 1. The first in class deployments as well as the dom. “I’m proud of Free- ship has since transited the overall LCS program. Next month, Freedom will dom’s accomplishments to Pacific Ocean, entered the 7th date, but I’m also looking Fleet area of responsibility participate in the upcoming forward to putting the ship (AOR) and made port visits International Maritime Dethrough its paces over the in Hawaii, Guam, and most fence Exhibition and Connext several months while de- recently, Manila. Additional ference (IMDEX) in Singaployed more than 8,000 miles port visits will occur through- pore. In the months following out the deployment. IMDEX, Freedom will join from homeport.” As with other parts of this regional navies and other 7th Announced at the 2011 Shangri-La Dialogue in Sin- deployment, lessons learned Fleet units as a participant in gapore, Freedom’s maiden from logistics and mainte- select phases of exercises CoPress Release
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Left: Ambassador David Adelman addresses the crew of USS Freedom (LCS 1) over the ship’s 1MC after its arrival in Singapore.
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operation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) and Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT). Occurring throughout Southeast Asia, both exercises provide Freedom opportunities to train extensively with comparable-sized ships. “We plan on spending most
of our time here in Southeast Asia – this will be Freedom’s neighborhood for the next eight months,” said Wilke. “We are eager to get out and about, work with other regional navies and share best practices during exercises, port visits and maritime security operations.”
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Above: Singapore Navy Sailors observe the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) as it arrives in Singapore during an eight-month deployment to Southeast Asia.
Freedom will remain homeported in San Diego , Calif. throughout this rotational deployment to Southeast Asia. Midway through Freedom’s deployment, a crew-swap will be conducted with her “Blue” crew, commanded by Cmdr. Patrick C. Thien.
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By MC3 Jonathan A. Colon
U.S. Army Sgt. Jesse Untalan, a video broadcaster and California native, U.S. Pacific Army Command, records video of his great grandfather’s name, Pedro Untalan, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, etched on the wall at the Capas National Shrine, April 14, Capas, Tarlac Province, Philippines, while participating in military exercise Balikatan 2013.
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Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)(AW/ NAC) Michael D. Stevens conducted a three-day trip visiting Navy Region Northwest, April 16-18. During the trip, Stevens held all hands calls with Sailors, Marines and civilians stationed on Naval Base Kitsap (NBK), Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI) and Naval Station Everett (NSE). MCPON also visited Sailors assigned to tenant commands in the Pacific Northwest: the Ohio-class fleet ballistic submarine USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) at NBK Bangor, and the Oliver Hazard Perryclass frigate USS Rodney M. Davis (FFG 60) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) at NSE. “I’m just grateful and blessed to have the opportunity to serve in this position for you because you are who I work for,” said Stevens. “You are my boss and I serve you.” At the all hands calls, Stevens answered multiple questions from Sailors about various Navy topics, including perform-to-serve, the enlisted retention board, tuition assistance and cross-rating conversion. “It seems like he means business and I feel he’s going to make a lot of changes, most likely for the better,” said Electronics Technician 2nd Class Theodore Reilmann, assigned to Intermediate Maintenance Facility Bangor. “Maybe there’ll be some we may not like, but it will benefit us as Sailors for the future.” Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Antonio Watts, Sr., assigned to Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron One, explained why he enjoyed the all hands call at NASWI. “I appreciate MCPON taking his time out of his busy day to keep us in the loop with what’s going on in the Navy,” he said. “It shows his concerns for us, his shipmates. I like the fact that MCPON did not shy away from any of the questions, and he answered the questions honestly and to the point.” At the end of the all hands call at NBK Bangor, Stevens gave the three principles he tries to live by and how he’s been successful in the Navy: work hard every single day, stay out of trouble and be a good person. “Some people think you can’t be that and be a warfighter, well I’m going to tell you you’re wrong,” he said. “Some of the greatest warriors this world has ever known are the most decent people you will ever know. So work hard, stay out of trouble, be a good and decent person and you will have a successful career. More importantly, you will be successful in life.” MCPON also spoke with Navy Region Northwest chief petty officers about his initiative, “Zeroing in on Excellence.” This initiative consists of three focus areas: developing leaders, good order and discipline, and controlling what we own.
His great grandfather served in the U.S. Army and was among the tens of thousands of men and women honored on the memorial’s walls who endured inhuman conditions at prisoner of war camps. An estimated 60,600 Filipinos and 9,900 Americans painstakingly marched from April 9-15, 1942.
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More than 200 mourners, including Office of Naval Intelligence military and civilian personnel, Navy leaders, representatives of the nation’s intelligence agencies and Navy commands joined the family of retired Rear Adm. Donald “Mac” Showers in paying a final tribute to the legendary naval intelligence leader at Arlington National Cemetery, April 15. The contingent of uniformed personnel escorting the flag-draped caisson to the gravesite included Vice Adm. Kendall L. Card, deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Dominance and Director of Naval Intelligence; and Vice Adm. Michael S. Rogers, Commander, U.S. Fleet Cyber Command and Commander, 10th Fleet. Office of Naval Intelligence Commander and National Maritime Intelligence Integration Office Director Rear Adm. Samuel J. Cox presided at the solemn graveside ceremony during which Showers’ remains were interred. As an ensign assigned to the Combat Intelligence Unit 14th Naval District at Pearl Harbor (also known as Station Hypo) in 1942, Showers began his distinguished career as part of the radio intelligence team that helped penetrate the Imperial Japanese Navy code and correctly identified the enemy forces’ objective, enabling Fleet Adm. Chester W. Nimitz to deploy his carriers and defeat the Japanese at the Battle of Midway. Commissioned in 1941, Showers served his nation in uniform and as a civilian until his retirement in 1983. His post WWII career included laying the groundwork for what would become the Canada, United Kingdom, United States (CANUKUS) naval intelligence conference, serving as the first officer-in-charge of the Navy Field Operational Intelligence Office (NFOIO), assistant Chief of Staff, Intelligence on the Commander-inChief, Pacific (CINCPAC) staff; successive tours with the Defense Intelligence Agency in senior leadership positions; and more than 11 years with the Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) Intelligence Community staff. Showers’ distinguished 42-year career encompassing the entirety of WWII through the height of the Cold War inspired generations of America’s intelligence professionals.
Russ Carter Rear Adm. Samuel J. Cox, Commander, Office of Naval Intelligence renders a final salute to retired Rear Adm. Donald “Mac” Showers during Shower’s funeral at Arlington National Cemetery. Showers served 42 years in the intelligence community as a naval officer and later as a civilian.
■ served through WWII, Cold War Retired Rear Adm. Donald Showers passed away in Arlington, Va. on Oct. 19, 2012.
MC2 David Kolmel Retired Rear Adm. Donald “Mac” Showers explains the beginnings of Naval Intelligence as (back left to right) Vice Adm. Michael Rogers, Commander, U.S. Fleet Cyber Command/ U.S. 10th Fleet; Capt. Jim Fanell, U.S. Pacific Fleet’s deputy chief of staff for intelligence and information; and Rear Adm. Patrick Driscoll, deputy commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet listen on following a ceremony at U.S. Pacific Fleet Headquarters last year to honor the success of Navy operational intelligence.
Less than a year prior to the Battle of Midway, Showers had been commissioned on Sept. 12, 1941 as an ensign. Soon after his commission, he received orders to Pearl Harbor’s code breakers. One of very few code breakers, Showers was assigned to Station Hypo under the command of Cmdr. James Rochefort. By the spring of 1942, Rochefort’s staff, which included Showers, were making positive strides toward deciphering the Imperial Japanese Navy’s next move.
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Operation Praying Mantis demonstrates same priorities, Navy values today By MC1 Tim Comerford History and Heritage Command Public Affairs
WASHINGTON
An engagement 25 years ago on April 14, 1988 sparked a determined and quick response four days later from the U.S., known as Operation Praying Mantis, which demonstrated the same priorities the Navy maintains today. In early 1988, as part of Operation Earnest Will, the U.S. Navy was engaged in maintaining freedom of navigation in the Arabian Gulf as Iraq and Iran continued in a bloody war. The USS Enterprise (CVN 65) was operating in the region. Little did anyone know that what would happen that day would draw naval forces into action and alter the course of history. Watchstanders aboard USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58), Northeast of Qatar, sighted three mines oating approximately one-half mile from the ship. Twenty minutes after the ďŹ rst sighting, as Samuel B. Roberts was backing clear of the mineďŹ eld, it struck a submerged mine. The blast injured 10 Sailors and tore a 21-foot hole in the
This particular exercise, in my view, ďŹ nished the Iranian Navy in the Arabian Gulf.â€?
U.S. Navy archive photo The Iranian frigate IS Sahand (F-74) burns after being attacked by aircraft of Carrier Air Wing 11 from the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise.
Task Force Middle East, exe- Retired Vice Adm. James Perkins, III cuted a response – Operation
hull, nearly ripping the warship in half. Quick and determined actions by the crew, who worked for seven hours to stabilize the ship, kept the vessel from sinking. “We heard about it right away and very shortly thereafter I was told I was going to y off to Bahrain to help put a plan together and command one of the Surface Action Groups (SAG),â€? said retired Vice Adm. James B. Perkins, III, who was a Surface Action Group (SAG) commander during Operation Praying Mantis. “We spent the 17th of April ying from one side of the gulf to the other, brieďŹ ng the SAG commanders as to what the plan was.â€? Four days after the mine blast, forces, of the now-Joint
U.S. Marine Corps archive photo The main building of the Iranian Sassan oil platform burns after being hit by a BGM-71 tube-launched, optically-tracked, wire-guided (TOW) missile ďŹ red from a Marine AH-1 Cobra helicopter.
Praying Mantis. The operation called for the destruction of two oil platforms used by Iran to coordinate attacks on merchant shipping. “The gas-oil platforms were huge structures,â€? said Perkins. “What I had in mind were the oil platforms off the coast of Santa Barbra, but these were oating cities with berthing quarters and all that sort of stuff.â€? “On the morning [of April 18] we called them up and told them, in Farsi and English, that we were getting ready to destroy them and to get off the platforms,â€? he recalled. “There was a lot of running around looking for boats to leave the decks.â€? By the end of that day, the coalition air and surface units not only destroyed the two oil rigs, but also Iranian units attempting to counter-attack U.S. forces. Naval aircraft and the destroyer USS Joseph Strauss (DDG 16) sank the Iranian frigate IS Sahand (F-74) with harpoon missiles and laser-guided bombs. A laserguided bomb dropped from a Navy A-6 Intruder disabled frigate Sabalan (F-73) and standard missiles launched from the cruiser USS Wainwright (CG 28) and frigates USS Bagley (FF 1069) and USS Simpson (FFG 56) destroyed the 147-foot missile patrol boat Joshan (P 225). In further combat, A-6s sank one Bodghammer
U.S. Marine Corps archive photo Marines inspect a ZU-23 23mm automatic anti-aircraft gun on the Iranian Sassan oil platform.
high-speed patrol boat and neutralized four more of the speedboats. “The air wing from Enterprise did a superb job taking on the Bodghammers,â€? said Perkins. By the end of the operation, U.S. air and surface units had sunk, or severely damaged, half of Iran’s operational eet. “This particular exercise, in my view, ďŹ nished the Iranian Navy in the Arabian Gulf,â€? said Perkins. “They were still around, but after that operation, they didn’t have as active a stance.â€?
Operation Praying Mantis proved a milestone in naval history. For the ďŹ rst time since World War II, U.S. naval forces and supporting aircraft fought a major surface action against a determined enemy. The success of Operation Praying Mantis and the broadbased allied naval cooperation during Operation Earnest Will proved the value of joint and combined operations in the Gulf and led the way for the massive joint coalition effort that occurred during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. The operation also dem-
onstrated the importance of being ready to ďŹ ght and win today, of providing offshore options to deter, inuence and win in an era of uncertainty; and showcased the teamwork, talent and imagination of the Navy’s diverse, capable force. It also proved the value of all the training the Navy had done. “You have to be ready on a moment’s notice,â€? said Perkins. “You may not always have sufďŹ cient time to get prepared, so train hard and often. [In this case] it worked out very well.â€?
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Continued from B1 more touching, more effective way to tell a story than this reality, as painful as it is. We must prepare future generations in our time here for a clear understanding that we must never allow this to happen again.” After Hagel signed the guest book, he read his inscription to the audience. “For my friends of Israel,” the secretary read, “thank you for this magnificent institution, reminding all mankind of the depths of evil, but also the promise and hope and courage of man – a beautiful and important tribute to those victims of the past, and an instruction and reminder for the generations of the future. [Signed,] your friend, Chuck Hagel, United States Secretary of Defense.” The visit was part of a six-day trip to the Middle East, Hagel’s first as Defense Secretary. He will make stops in Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates before returning to the United States on April 26.
PET SAFETY Continued from B1 could be signs of a medical emergency. Indigenous plants are another cause for concern. Purswell warned that certain types of lilies can cause a fatal reaction in cats if consumed, and certain species of fungi can cause death in cats and dogs. Owners should keep a close eye on their pets when walking in wooded areas and prevent them from eating unknown vegetation. It wouldn’t be summer without spending time near
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Above: Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel makes opening remarks for the press with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before a meeting in Jerusalem, April 23
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Left: Hagel makes brief remarks after signing the guest book and touring Yad Vashem.
| Avoid feeding pets table scraps
the water and pet owners may want to bring their four-legged friends along. “As far as taking your pet down to the water, those barnacles can be very sharp and can certainly cause wounds and lacerations on the pads and feet of dogs,” said Purswell. She added that dogs may also drink seawater, which can make them sick and cause vomiting. She urged owners “to take the same precautions for their pets as they would for themselves,” including life jackets for
... Barnacles can be very sharp and can certainly cause wounds and lacerations on the pads and feet of dogs.” - U.S. Army Capt. Emily Purswell, cautioning about dogs swimming
weaker swimmers. With grilling season just around the corner, Purswell said owners should avoid feeding their pets table scraps, which are generally not part of a balanced diet. In addition, foods such as chocolate, avocados, grapes, raisins, macadamia nuts and alcohol can cause dangerous reactions in animals. Although summer brings a new set of health risks for pets, there are plenty of fun and safe ways for owners and their animals to enjoy the outdoors.
■ may not meet requirement Adm. Mark E. Ferguson III said if sequester cuts set to take effect in fiscal year 2014 are not reversed, the Navy would be prevented from meeting combatant commanders’ requirements.
tions, said the Navy is feeling the shortfall in everything from the ability maintain readiness to the capability to respond to a world crisis. “By the end of this fiscal year, two-thirds of our non-deployed ships and aviation squadrons will be less than fully capable and not certified for major combat operations,” he said, adding that deployments have been delayed or cancelled, and in some cases, ship tours have been prolonged. If sequester cuts set to take effect in fiscal year 2014 are not reversed, he said, the Navy would be prevented from meeting combatant commanders’ requirements. Gen. John M. Paxton, Jr., assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, warned the Senators that the effects of the budget sequester will be “serious, prolonged and difficult to quickly reverse or repair,” calling the impact on training and readiness an issue that keeps him awake at night. “There’s a lot of unease and unrest and potential danger elsewhere around the world that you expect your Soldiers, your Sailors, your Airmen, your Marines to be ready for,” he said. “I worry less about a hollow force than I do about particularly broken units you won’t see until it’s in the rear view mirror.” Gen. Larry O. Spencer, the Air Force’s vice chief of staff, told lawmakers sequestration has forced the cancellation of flying hours, the standdown of nine fighter squadrons and three bomber squadrons – all of which is dealing a direct blow to readiness. “Allowing the Air Force to slip to a lower state of readiness … will negate the essential strategic advantage of air power and put the joint forces at increased risk,” he said. Echoing a view the other service representatives expressed, Campbell said if the prolonged budget uncertainty continues, a point may come when the nation’s leaders are unable to ask anymore of the military. “The problem we have is we never say no,” he said. “And at some point, we’re going to have to tell you, ‘We can’t do that. We can’t continue to do more with less, or else we’re going to put [service members’] lives at risk.”
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4 days, 230 miles! Virginia Run for the Fallen ■ when and where Starts at Fort Story on May 2 at 7:30 a.m. and ends at Arlington National Cemetery on May 5. Schedule for the 236-mile relay team run is: Day One: Virginia Beach to Gloucester; Day Two: Gloucester to Dahlgren; Day Three: Dahlgren to Manassas; Day Four: Manassas to Arlington. For more information, visit www.varunforthefallen.org.
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one of its elite “Top Internationally Known Events” within its annual “Top-100 Events in North America,” recognizing its tremendous popularity, quality and international appeal. More than 28,000 people come to Norfolk’s Scope arena each year to see the show. Among the audience are thousands of area school children, and thousands more experience the magic of the Tattoo in special in-school performances and demonstrations. To accommodate ever-expanding audiences, a new Thursday evening performance has been added this year at 7:30 p.m. Two hours prior to each performance, patrons can enjoy the “Tattoo Hullabaloo” on Scope Plaza, a free, festive pre-show party where they can interact with performers, sample food from local restaurants, purchase souvenirs and quench their thirst – lots of reasons to “Get Tattooed” early. The Virginia Arts Festival’s spectacular 2013 Virginia International Tattoo offers an astounding display of inspirational music, majestic massed pipes and drums, show-stopping drill team maneuvers, colorful dancers and a breathtakingly spectacular finale that fills the massive Scope arena with color and sound – all reasons for the crowd to roar! Tickets for the 2013 Virginia International Tattoo range from $20 to $100 and can be purchased at vafest.org, or by calling 282-2822.
event info The 2013 Virginia International Tattoo is scheduled for April 25-28 at the Norfolk Scope. Show times are as follows: ■ April 25, 7:30 p.m. ■ April 26, 7:30 p.m. ■ April 27, 7:30 p.m. ■ April 28, 2:30 p.m.
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Come out to Mount Trashmore Park on April 27 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the 13th annual American Indian Pow Wow: A Celebration of Life for All People. This event is free and open to the public with on-site parking available. 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. There will be more than 25 exhibitors with sales of authentic and Indian-inspired arts and crafts, with educational displays of American Indian artifacts. American Indian foods, as well as other festival foods will be available for purchase. The American Indian Pow Wow opens to the public at 11 a.m. for educational and craft displays/sales. 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. Due to the nature of the American Indian Pow Wow, no pets are allowed in the event area. This event is brought to you by Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation. For more information about the American Indian Pow Wow, call the Virginia Beach Special Events Office at 385-2990 (TTY: dial 711), email fun@VBgov.com, or visit www.vbgov.com/specialevents.
“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.”
Spend an evening with Dr. Maya Angelou NORFOLK
Spend An Evening with Dr. Maya Angelou in celebration of Norfolk Botanical Garden’s (NBG) 75th Anniversary on May 2 at 8 p.m. The event will take place at Chrysler Hall located at 201 East Brambleton Ave. in Norfolk. Tickets are available through two authorized ticket locations: Ticketmaster or at the Chrysler Hall box office. Ticket prices range from $44 to $79 per person. Third party ticket distributors are not authorized and may charge a higher price per ticket, plus additional fees. Angelou is a remarkable renaissance woman who is known as one of the great
voices of contemporary literature. As a poet, educator, historian, best-selling author, actress, playwright, civil rights activist, producer and director, she continues to travel the world spreading her legendary wisdom. Within the rhythm of her poetry and elegance of her prose lies Angelou’s unique power to help readers of every orientation span the lines of race. She captivates audiences through the vigor and sheer beauty of her words and lyrics. Additional biographical information can be found on her official website at http://mayaangelou.com/ A group of more than 200 AfricanAmerican women and 20 men cleared
the dense vegetation and planted the first azaleas at NBG. In just one year, thousands of azaleas, rhododendrons, shrubs and trees were planted. NBG is presently an oasis of more than 40-themed gardens encompassing 155 beautiful acres. It is a diverse garden with stunning plant collections that can be explored by tram, boat or walking tours. This year is a time to celebrate the dedication of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) workers and the accomplishments of 75 years of NBG. For more information on this and other NBG 75th Anniversary events, visit www. nbg75.org.
Courtesy of Dwight Carter
■ when and where “Spend an Evening With Dr. Maya Angelou” is scheduled for May 2 at 8 p.m. at Chrysler Hall in Downtown Norfolk.
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Calendar Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Weekend For a complete list of events in Hampton Roads or to submit your own, visit www.flagshipnews.com/calendar
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Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Weekend events take place from April 26-27 and includes the 20th annual Celebrity Golf Tournament, VIP Celebrity Reception, Hall of Fame Inductee Autograph Session and the 42nd annual Induction Banquet. Tickets are available for all events.
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East Coast She-Crab Soup Classic ■ When: April 27, Noon to 3 p.m. ■ Where: 24th Street Park, Virginia Beach oceanfront ■ Cost: $14 in advance at Ticketmaster outlets and the
Virginia Beach Information Center; $18 day of show, if available. Children 12 and younger who are not sampling and are accompanied by an adult are free. ■ For more information, visit: www.BeachStreetUSA. com, or call 491-SUNN An open competition among 21 participating restaurants, the Classic focuses on one of the region’s most-loved seafood delicacies. The highly identifiable cuisine has been a staple of area menus for decades. Restaurants serve their individual recipes and compete for People’s Choice Awards, determined by ballots of those attending. Critic’s Choice Awards also are given by a panel of six leading regional cuisine experts. A limited number of tickets are available.
The 20th annual Celebrity Golf Tournament will take place on Friday at Bide-A-Wee Golf Course in Portsmouth from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is a “Captain’s Choice” tournament that gives locals a chance to golf with Hall of Fame Inductees and local celebrities. An awards reception with cold beverages and light dinner follows the tournament in the club house. Tickets to the VIP Reception are also included. Single player slots are available for $300 and the discount for a foursome is $1,000.
■ When: May 4, gates open 6 p.m., game begins 7:05 p.m. ■ Where: Harbor Park, Norfolk ■ Cost: Tickets cost $11, use promo code “NMCRS” ■ For more information, visit: www.TidesGroups.com
The Norfolk Tides will be hosting a Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Night for their game against the Syracuse Chiefs. Tickets must be purchased by May 1. There will be fireworks following the game.
RecruitMilitary Veteran Job Fair ■ When: May 9, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ■ Where: Nauticus - Half Moone Cruise
& Celebration Center, One Waterside Dr., Norfolk ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, call: Chris Adams at (513) 677-7055 More than 300 veterans and military spouses are expected to attend this great opportunity to meet face-to-face with veteran-friendly local and national employers. This event is being produced by RecruitMilitary in cooperation with The American Legion.
Mike Koch Classic Golf Tournament ■ When: May 10, registration begins at 11 a.m. with shotgun start at Noon ■ Where: NAS Oceana Hornet Golf Course ■ Cost: $71, includes golf, range, lunch and refreshments ■ For more information, contact: Aeropines Golf Course, Oceana NAS or Tony Mauro at camauro@cox.net
Mike was a dedicated 22-year Sailor who retired in 2000 as a chief petty officer. All proceeds from the tournament will be donated to the V Foundation for Cancer Research. Online donations can be made at www.firstgiving.com/jimmyv, under fundraising tab enter Mike Koch Classic.
beverages. Single tickets are available for $50 and a sponsorship package for 12 tickets and a banquet program listing are available for $500.
HOF Inductee Autograph Session
On Saturday, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum, everyone is invited to meet VIP Celebrity Reception the members from the Class of 2013 and Ticket holders can mingle with mem- collect autographs from them, as well as bers of the Class of 2013 as the ex- past inductees. The autograph session is hibits for the 2013 Class are unveiled included with museum admission. at the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum on Friday at 7 p.m. Heavy Induction Banquet hors d’oeuvres are served, as well as Considered the highlight of Hall
of Fame Weekend, the 42nd annual Induction Banquet will take place on Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel & Waterfront Conference Center. The evening features an open bar reception followed by dinner and the 2013 Induction Ceremony featuring speeches from the Class of 2013. Single tickets are available for $75 and a banquet table for eight will be discounted at $550. To purchase tickets for the 2013 Hall of Fame Weekend, call 393-8031, or email info@vshfm.com. For more information, visit www.vshfm.com.
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What do parrots, pigs and house cats have in common? Absolutely nothing! However, you can see them all performing together in The Comedy Pet Variety Show, taking place during the World of Pets Expo, April 27 and 28 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Dr., Hampton. The Comedy Pet Variety Show stars Alena and Anthony King and their trained pets. Mostly rescues, the pets have been featured on “Animal Planet,” “Pet Star” and “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” Birds flying through rings over your head ... Pigs that check the mail ... high diving house cats, and so much more. You would pay top dollar to see this act in a theatre, but it’s all included at the World of Pets Expo.
■ event information Hours for the World of Pets Expo are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 5 to 12, and children under 5 are free. Purchase tickets online at www. worldofpets.org, or at the door.
The World of Pets Expo offers hundreds of booths with a wide variety of exhibitors featuring thousands of items, including pet essentials, pet training products, pet-themed home décor and more. Pets covered in daily seminars include: dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles, ferrets and other animals. Highlights include: World of Cats, Parade of Breed, The Rat Lady, Wild World of Animals Rainforest Experi-
ence, The Birdwhisperer, Rescue Dog Challenge, free seminars, pet costume and talent contest, Classic K9s Show, petting zoo and pony rides. In addition to the shopping extravaganza and the seminar series, there will be continuous entertainment and demonstrations by nationally known pet organizations, contests, interactive/educational presentations with live animals, a Parade of Breeds and more. For more on the event, visit www. worldofpets.org, or call 727-8311.
Merit scholarships deadline is April 30 The 2013 Merit Scholarships are now open for application. Deadline for entry is April 30. There will be one $7,000 Capt. Ed Caffrey Memorial Merit Scholarship and several $3,000 Merit Scholarships awarded this year. Capt. Ed Caffrey was an outstanding commodore of the E2/C2 community from 1992-94. His vision and dedication led to the creation of the VAW/VRC Memorial Scholarship Fund. Caffrey was a man of great courage and integrity who showed unlimited commitment to service. In honor of his memory, a Merit Scholarship of $7,000 – the largest given by the Association – will be awarded to an applicant who has demonstrated academic excellence, personal
integrity and a commitment to community service. It is our hope that this scholarship will forever ensure his legacy within our community by nurturing those same qualities in the recipient of the award. Any spouse or college-age child of current and former members of the VAW/VRC community is eligible to apply. Service members include both officers and enlisted personnel who are serving or have served in the VAW/VRC community. Recipients are chosen solely based on merit. All applications go to judges free of name and rank. Winners receive their awards in late-spring, early-summer. Candidates submitting applications must be graduates of an ac-
credited high school or equivalent thereof and must plan to attend an accredited vocational or academic institution. Applicants and recipients from previous years may reapply. An individual may be awarded the scholarship twice. Applicants must be pursing their first undergraduate degree at a college or university, or attending technical/ vocational school. Any students currently in a Reserve Officer Candidate Program (ROTC) are not eligible. For an application, visit www.vawvrc-memorialfund.org/Apply.html. For more information, contact Kathy Boettcher, Vice President for Merit Scholarships, at kbetch@verizon.net.
11th annual Equi-Kids 5K Run ■ When: May 11, registration opens at 7:15 a.m.; runs start at 8 a.m. ■ Where: 2626 Heritage Park Dr., Virginia Beach ■ Cost: $25 by May 3, $30 by May 10 and $35 the day of event for the 5K and Run with the Hounds; $10 for kids run ■ For more information, call: 721-7350, or email kaitlin.burket@equikids.org
In addition to the 5K, the event will including a 1-mile “Run with the Hounds” and a half-mile “Pony Run for the Kids.” Awards will be given to both human and canine runners. Dogs must be on leashes.
Gary Sinise & the Lt. Dan Band ■ When: May 11, 7 to 9 p.m. ■ Where: nTelos Wireless Pavilion, Portsmouth ■ Cost: Free to DOD cardholders ■ For more information, visit: www.flagshipnews.com
Tribute to the Troops is presented in celebration of The Flagship’s 20th Anniversary. Gates open at 5 p.m. Free general admission available only to DOD cardholders. Register at www.flagshipnews.com to win four VIP seats and a meet and greet.
■ informational briefs Naval Station Norfolk What: Commanding Officer’s RECP Brief for on-base officers A 10 percent buffer is then added When: May 7, 6 to 9 p.m. above and below the mark, making the Location: Pennsylvania House zone the normal usage band monthly amount for consumption. If a resident Naval Station Norfolk uses more than this, they will need to What: Commanding Officer’s RECP Brief pay the difference, whereas if less than When: May 8, 6 to 8 p.m. the normal usage band is used, a rebate Location: Whitehurst Farms Community to the resident will be issued. Center Already introduced to 99 percent of PPV residents in Hawaii back in Janu- Naval Station Norfolk ary of 2011, the program was imple- What: Commanding Officer’s RECP Brief mented into PPV Southeast Region When: May 9, 6 to 8 p.m. homes this April and will make its way Location: Willoughby Bay Community to the Mid-Atlantic Region by OctoCenter ber. During the RECP roll-out, informaNorfolk Naval Shipyard tional briefs will take place in several What: Capt. Iliakis – Base Support locations throughout Hampton Roads to help better understand the program Officer’s RECP Brief When: May 13, 6 to 8 p.m. (see sidebar on the right). For more information on RECP, visit Location: Drydock Club, Scott Center Annex, Portsmouth http://1.usa.gov/OTYjyW.
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In an effort to contribute to energy conservation and comply with Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) policy, the Navy began its Resident Energy Conservation Program (RECP) within residents living in Public Private Venture (PPV) housing in hopes to lower energy consumption throughout military housing. In the past, residents of PPV housing did not need to worry about the cost of utilities in the home because the bill was paid for by the government, despite the amount of energy consumed each month. With the implementation of RECP, the responsibility of payment for the utilities is transferred to the resident. The program establishes like-type groups of housing and measures the average energy usage for the homes.
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2013 Jeep Compass SUV â– under the hood Base power for the 2013 Jeep Compass is generated by a 2.0L fourcylinder World Gas Engine, while a 2.4L four-cylinder World Engine is available on all models and standard on the Limited.
Jeep Compass SUV offers compact functionality By Ken Chester, Jr. Courtesy of Motor News Media
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Offering above average fuel economy and unsurpassed 4x4 off-road capability in the compactSUV segment, the 2013 Jeep Compass delivers an eye-catching design that features premium styling and exceptional ride and handling in all weather conditions at an impressive value. Delivering the packaging and interior exibility of an SUV with the performance, handling, fuel economy and price of a compact car, the Compass also boasts more than 30 safety and security features, including standard electronic stability program (ESC), electronic roll mitigation, Hill-start Assist (with manual transmission), side-curtain air bags for all rows and available front-seat-mounted side air bags. The 2013 Jeep Compass is packed with standard features that provide value and convenience for drivers and passengers. Standard features include air conditioning, power windows, power locks, power/heated exterior mirrors, keyless entry, fog lamps, cruise control, illuminated cup holders, a removable/rechargeable light, outside temperature display, 60/40 fold-at rear seat and sunscreen glass.
The Compass continues to offer an Allweather Capability Group option which includes Goodyear 17-inch all-terrain tires, all-season oor mats, daytime running headlamps, engine block heater and tow hooks. Base power is generated by a 2.0L four-cylinder World Gas Engine. A proven 2.4L four-cylinder World Engine is available on all models and standard on the Limited. Torque for both engines is communicated to the ground through a JATCO Model CVT2 continuously-variable transmission automatic or a Magna Driveline T355 ďŹ vespeed manual gearbox. The 2013 Jeep Compass is available in three conďŹ gurations: Sport, Latitude and Limited. All are available with front-wheel drive, the Freedom Drive I full-time, active 4x4 system or the Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package full-time, active 4x4 system with low-range capability. Freedom Drive I is an available full-time, active four-wheel-drive system with lock mode designed to give drivers year-round assurance with the ability to handle rough weather and lowtraction conditions.
The Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package is an available four-wheel-drive system that delivers Jeep Trail Rated capability in Compass form. The Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package includes a second-generation continuously variable transaxle with low range (CVT2L) that engages when the off-road mode is activated, 17-inch all-terrain tires and aluminum wheels, a one-inch raised ride height, a full-size spare tire, skid plates, tow hooks, fog lamps and manual seat height adjuster. Inside the passenger cabin, the Jeep Compass offers an array of clever features consumers will appreciate whether commuting to work, driving in challenging weather conditions, or exploring new trails or out-of-the-way places. Uconnect media center with iPod interface, SiriusXM Radio, navigation with SiriusXM Travel Link, power sun roof, a premium audio system with nine Boston Acoustic speakers, illuminated cup holders, liftgate speakers and fold-at rear seats are some of the available cool features that make the Compass the perfect compact SUV, enabling consumers to enjoy any adventure.
AAA identiďŹ es motorist breaking point on gas prices in new consumer index Half of U.S. adults consider gas prices to be “too highâ€? when it reaches $3.44 per gallon, indicating a potential breaking point on gas prices, according to a new consumer price index developed by AAA. Roughly two-thirds (62 percent) are offsetting high gas prices by changing their driving habits or lifestyle. AAAs gas-price index tracks consumer attitudes by determining at what price the cost of gasoline becomes too high. The results from the open-ended survey demonstrate how attitudes can be expected to change as prices rise above signiďŹ cant milestones: â– 46 percent believe gas is
too high when the price reaches $3 per gallon. ■61 percent believe gas is too high when the price reaches $3.50 per gallon. ■90 percent believe gas is too high when the price reaches $4 per gallon. “It is possible there is a new normal in terms of consumer attitudes now that gas prices have remained above $3 per gallon for more than two years,� said Georjeane Blumling, Ph.D. vice president, Public Affairs for AAA Tidewater. “Most people have resigned themselves to paying higher gas prices and are cutting back on driving, shopping and dining out to save money.�
Consumers report changing their driving habits or lifestyle in a number of ways to offset recent gas prices, including: â– Driving less – 86 percent. â– Reducing shopping or dining out – 71 percent. â– Driving a more fuel efďŹ cient car – 54 percent. â– Delaying major purchases – 53 percent. â– Working closer to home – 39 percent. â– Carpooling – 33 percent. â– Using public transportation more regularly – 15 percent. â– Other – 18 percent. Younger consumers, ages 18-34, are more likely to offset recent gas prices by working
closer to home or using public transportation more regularly than adults ages 35 and up (48 percent vs. 35 percent, and 25 percent vs. 10 percent, respectively). These results could suggest a generational shift in terms of attitudes towards driving, but it is too early to say whether these attitudes would continue into the future.
â– more than two years The national average has remained above $3 per gallon for 28 consecutive months.
■Wheelbase: 103.7 inches; overall length: 175.1; width: 71.4; height: 65.0. ■Engine: 2.0L four-cylinder – 158 hp at 6,400 rpm and 141 lbs.-ft. of torque at 5,000 rpm; 2.4L four-cylinder – 172 hp at 6,000 rpm and 165 lbs.-ft. of torque at 4,400 rpm. ■Transmission: five-speed manual, CVT automatic. ■EPA Fuel Economy: 2.0L four-cylinder – 23 city/30 hwy. (manual), 22 city/28 hwy. (CVT); 2.4L four-cylinder – 23 city/28 hwy. (manual), 21 city/27 hwy. (2WD automatic), 21 city/26 hwy. (Freedom Drive I 4WD automatic), 20 city/23 hwy. (Freedom Drive II 4WD automatic). ■Cargo capacity: 53.6 cubic ft. ■Towing capacity: 2,000 lbs. ■Safety features: Dual front airbags, dual head curtain sideimpact airbags, four-wheel anti-lock brakes, traction control, electronic stability control, electronic roll mitigation, hillstart assist, fog lamps, automatic speed-sensitive power door locks, remote keyless entry, engine immobilizer and tire pressure monitoring system. Compass 4x4 adds four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock. Limited adds HomeLink universal transceiver. Freedom Drive II adds off-road traction control system, hill-descent control, brake lock differential, full-size spare tire, fuel tank skid plate shield and tow hooks. Optional safety features includes navigation system, Uconnect Phone, front seat mounted side-impact airbags, daytime running lights and remote engine start. ■Warranty: Basic – 3-year/ 36,000 mile; Powertrain – 5-year/100,000 mile; Corrosion – 5-year/100,000 mile; Roadside Assistance – 5-year/100,000 mile 24-hour. ■Pricing: The base Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price for the 2013 Jeep Compass starts from $19,495 for the Sport 4x2 model up to $26,395 for the Limited 4x4. Destination charges add $995.
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It probably wasn’t the first thing Roy Nelson thought he would hear from renowned boxing trainer Jeff Mayweather when the two started working together in Las Vegas, Nev., but he accepted the comment. “Man, I heard you get hit a lot,” said Mayweather, the uncle of boxing’s pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather, and the brother of Floyd, Sr. and Roger. Then the two started working together and the tune soon changed. “He thought he was gonna work on my defense and he’s never worked on my defense once,” said Nelson. “He’s like, ‘Your defense is top notch.’ I think that was the biggest thing that he was surprised with, that I don’t really get punched.” With that out of the way, it was time to work on the jiu-jitsu black belt’s offense. And what a difference that’s made in the arsenal of “Big Country.” “With the punches, it’s just having more output and I think that’s the one thing Jeff’s really helped me out with, being more the
boxer, where it’s more output and not pure power,” he said. That output, along with the power, has seen Nelson add two more knockouts to a record that has seen him end all of his five UFC wins with his fists, and with Matt Mitrione and Dave Herman now on his victims’ list, he’s not straying from the philosophy that everybody likes the long ball. “Everybody just loves the home run,” said Nelson. “I think the only time I’ve ever seen an armbar get the oohs and yays is when Stefan Struve got stuffed every time he went for it with Mark Hunt. {Laughs} At the end of the day, I just want the W. If I can knock the guy out, that’s cool ... if I can submit the guy, that’s cool too. But maybe I just want all knockouts and to have the record for that, the most (UFC) knockouts for heavyweights.” Heading into his UFC 159 bout with Cheick Kongo this Saturday in Newark, N.J., Nelson officially sits two knockouts behind Andrei Arlovski and Cain Velasquez for the aforementioned record, and while Kongo was stopped two fights ago by Hunt, he isn’t expect-
ing an easy night. In fact, in his official bio for this fight, Nelson said of the Frenchman, “Cheick Kongo is one of the greatest heavyweights to grace the UFC. He has more wins at heavyweight than Randy Couture and is second in the heavyweight division. So he is destined to be in the Hall of Fame.” That’s a bold statement, but Nelson isn’t backing down from it. “You gotta respect everybody that you fight,” he said. “He [Kongo] has the second most wins in the heavyweight division, ever. All I can do is back things up with facts. The only person who has more wins than him is Frank Mir.” With that being said, don’t mistake Nelson’s respect for timidity. He fully expects to have his hand raised this weekend. “The thing about being in our sport is you’ve got to be consistent,” he explained. “You have to alter his consistency so it doesn’t work for him while you remain consistent at whatever you’re doing. You’re enforcing your will on him versus the other way around. So, I think it’s about timing and doing what I’m sup-
posed to do. I think I hit harder than he does, I know I have a better ground game than he does, so it all depends on how he plays his game and if I play his game. Is he gonna try to push his way against the fence, get me tired and try to take me down, or is he just gonna run and try to score points like how Carlos (Condit) fought Nick Diaz? It all depends on what kind of style he tries to bring and if I play into it, or if I just go out there and do what I’m supposed to do and just become the better fighter.” These days for Nelson, being the better fighter has meant letting his hands go while watching his opponents drop. And the way he sees it, there’s no secret to his success as of late. “I’m sitting down on my punches now, and instead of doing one punch at a time, it’s usually the second or third punch that I’m actually trying to focus on,” he said.
“When I first got in the UFC and I fought Brendan Schaub, I just knew that it was the third punch that was landing every time. I doubled on the jab and it was the third punch. So it was like a magic trick – I’ll get you looking over here, and then all of a sudden the punch comes from somewhere else and you get knocked out.” Could Nelson’s next magic trick be getting a title shot should he dispatch Kongo in impressive style? “Anything’s possible in the UFC,” said Nelson, who will likely have to see how the UFC 160 bouts between Cain Velasquez and Antonio Silva and Junior dos Santos and Mark Hunt play out before finding out if he’s in line for a crack at the belt. But he’s not afraid of a little early campaigning. “The thing is that everybody knows that whoever I fight, it’s gonna be a fight,” he said.
UFC 160 May 25, 8 p.m., FX; 10 p.m., PPV Featured bouts: Cain Velasquez vs. Antonio Silva Junior dos Santos vs. Mark Hunt James Te Huna vs. Glover Teixeira Donald Cerrone vs. KJ Noons
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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING 3 June 14, 11 p.m., NBC Sports Featured bouts: Josh Burkman vs. Jon Fitch Brian Cobb vs. Justin Gaethje Angel DeAnda vs. Tyrone Spong Rolles Gracie vs. Dave Huckaba
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■ mma schedule (All cards are subject to change.) UFC 159 April 27, 8 p.m., FX; 10 p.m., PPV Featured bouts: Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen Alan Belcher vs. Michael Bisping Cheick Kongo vs. Roy Nelson Phil Davis vs. Vinny Magalhaes
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Kyle Busch rode a hot streak into Kansas Speedway, but his successes elsewhere – two wins and three other Top-5 finishes in the previous five Cup races – didn’t help him at one of his worst tracks. He spun twice in the early going, with the second spin leading to a crash with Joey Logano that had him wearing street clothes before the race reached the halfway point. “Just don’t know what to do with Kansas,” he said. His 38th-place finish dropped him five spots in the standings to seventh, 54 points out of the lead.
The penalties imposed on the Penske Racing teams of Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano at Texas Motor Speedway were still the hot topic when the Sprint Cup circuit moved on to Kansas Speedway last week. Keselowski told reporters that as far as he knew, the rear-end parts in question were approved ahead of time by NASCAR. “As far as I know, yes,” he said, adding that his team and NASCAR are in an “agree to disagree” position about the parts. Keselowski and Logano were docked 25 points apiece, their crew chiefs were fined $100,000 each and the crew chiefs, car chiefs, engineers and team managers from the two teams were suspended for six weeks. But everyone remains on the job while the appeals process is ongoing. Jimmie Johnson also responded to reports that his team turned in the Penske teams to NASCAR officials, who confiscated the parts in question just before the race at Texas. “When you have success on your side, the magnifying glass ... gets a lot more intense,” said Johnson. “The best offici-
Courtesy of NASCAR Joey Logano walks past his damaged Ford at Kansas Speedway.
ating in the garage area has always been your neighbor. That has just been part of NASCAR for years and years. With all that being said, no, the Hendrick group and the No. 48 team did not rat out the Penske cars.” At Kansas, Logano was involved in a violent crash with Kyle Busch and finished 39th, dropping him six spots in the standings, to 20th. Keselowski overcame a wreck at the start of the race to finish sixth and move up one position in the standings, to third, 38 points out of first place and just one point behind Kasey Kahne, who finished second at Kansas.
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At Any Price In the competitive world of modern agriculture, ambitious Henry Whipple (Dennis Quaid) wants his rebellious son Dean (Zac Efron) to help expand his family’s farming empire. However, Dean has his sights set on becoming a professional race car driver. When a high-stakes investigation into their business is exposed, father and son are pushed into an unexpected crisis that threatens the family’s entire livelihood.
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Pain & Gain Daniel Lugo (Mark Wahlberg) is a regular bodybuilder who works at the Sun Gym along with his friend Adrian Doorbal (Anthony Mackie). Sick of living the poor life, Lugo concocts a plan to kidnap Victor Kershaw (Tony Shalhoub), a regular at the gym and a rich, spoiled businessman, and extort money from him by means of torture. With the help of recently released criminal Paul Doyle (Dwayne Johnson), the “Sun Gym Gang” successfully gets Kershaw to sign over all his finances. But when Kershaw survives an attempted murder by the gang, he hires private investigator Ed DuBois (Ed Harris) to catch the criminals after the Miami Police Department fails to do so.
An adventure about two boys, Ellis (Tye Sheridan) and his friend Neckbone (Jacob Lofland), who find a man named Mud (Matthew McConnaughey) hiding out on an island in the Mississippi. Mud describes fantastic scenarios – he killed a man in Texas and vengeful bounty hunters are coming to get him. He says he is planning to meet and escape with the love of his life, Juniper (Reese Witherspoon), who is waiting for him in town. Skeptical, but intrigued, Ellis and Neckbone agree to help him. It isn’t long until Mud’s visions come true and their small town is besieged by a beautiful girl with a line of bounty hunters in tow.
Numbers Section After his latest mission goes disastrously wrong, veteran CIA black ops agent Emerson Kent (John Cusack) is given one last chance to prove he still has what it takes to do his job. His
new assignment is guarding Katherine (Malin Akerman), a code operator at a top secret remote CIA “Numbers Station” where encrypted messages are sent and received. When an elite team of heavily armed assailants lays siege to the station, Emerson and Katherine find themselves in a life-or-death struggle against an unknown enemy. With the station compromised and innocent lives at stake, they must stop the deadly plot before it’s too late.
The Big Wedding With an all-star cast led by Robert De Niro, Katherine Heigl, Diane Keaton, Amanda Seyfried, Topher Grace, Susan Sarandon and Robin Williams, “The Big Wedding” is an uproarious romantic comedy about a charmingly modern family trying to survive a weekend wedding celebration that has the potential to become a full blown family fiasco. To the amusement of their adult children and friends, long divorced couple Don and Ellie Griffin (De Niro, Keaton) are once again forced to play the happy couple for the sake of their adopted son’s wedding after his ultra conservative biological mother unexpectedly decides to fly halfway across the world to attend. With all of the wedding guests looking on, the Griffins are hilariously forced to confront their past, present and future – and hopefully avoid killing each other in the process.
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‘Dead Island Riptide’ reanimates zombie terror As a group of survivors, they thought they had escaped, having survived the ordeals of the zombie infestation on the once beautiful island resort of Banoi. They thought they were safe and had finally found a safe place to escape from this terrifying nightmare, but they thought wrong. Shortly after the battlehardened team had landed their helicopter on a military ship, a furious storm hits and havoc quickly spreads on board. With invigorating new elements infused into a proven mix, “Dead Island Riptide” will reanimate the zombie terror in the original game.
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Maintain The dishwasher cleans dishes. What cleans the dishwasher? Don’t stress! Cleaning the dishwasher may be one of the easiest tasks on your checklist. Just run a normal wash cycle and add a dishwasher cleaner tablet to the bottom of the tub to help clean and remove residue. Likewise, you can clean your washing machine by running a normal cycle with hot water and a washer cleaner tablet. A formulated tablet designed to penetrate, dissolve and help remove odor-causing residue from the inside of the machine will give your washer and your clothes a fresh scent. Don’t forget to check washer and dryer drains and pipes for blockages – such as lint or the infamous missing sock – to improve optimum water and air flow. Clean the dryer’s outside exhaust to help shorten drying time and decrease energy use.
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Finding ways to reduce stress naturally By Roger Whiteway Contributing Writer
It seems that stress is so common these days that they’ve designated a whole month to make us aware of its presence and what we can do about it. Most of us know it exists ... what we want are solutions. For me, stress can be likened to background noise – a low grade disturbing chatter. It can feel like a churning in the gut or a C clamp around the head. But what is it really? According to the Cleveland Clinic website, stress is defined as “any stimulus, such as fear or pain that disturbs or interferes with the normal physiologic equilibrium of an organism.” It is difficult to find any health professional or research center that does not attribute bad health outcomes to stress. Two recent articles show how taking time out to enjoy the beauty of the natural world reduces stress, as well as heals. One article from
the Arizona Daily Star is about Dr. Esther Sternberg, a world-class mind/body medical researcher, and the other is a Fox News article by the wife of Don Imus. From theArizona Daily Star, Steinberg writes: “When I went through a period of extreme stress, I developed arthritis. It turns out I have one of the genes that predisposes me to developing arthritis. So, it’s not surprising I developed that condition. And it’s also not surprising from the research that I did that I developed it during a period of extreme stress.” Sternberg was supposed to go into the hospital for knee biopsies and begin taking an experimental drug for her arthritis. Instead, she skipped the hospital and accepted her neighbors’ invitation to spend 10 days on a Greek island. In Greece, she swam, walked, socialized and spent time looking at the ocean. Her arthritis began to heal. “I just felt so much better,” she said. “I had this ‘aha’ moment. I had been doing it all wrong back home –
working 24/7, eating french fries and cheeseburgers for lunch. I wasn’t exercising and I was stressed.” She shared her story in a 2009 hour-long PBS special called, “The Science of Healing with Dr. Esther Sternberg.” Diedra Imus on FoxNews.com wrote: “I have witnessed firsthand the curative effects of the great outdoors. Every summer for the last 15 years, groups of children arrive at The Imus Ranch for 10 days sans cell phone, television, video games or distraction of any kind. These kids are either recovering from cancer or another serious health problem, or coping with the emotional effects of watching a sibling struggle.” “For nearly a week-and-a-half, their sole focus is tending to their horses and completing all the necessary chores that keep The Imus Ranch running smoothly. We spend copious amounts of time outdoors in the mountains of Northern New Mexico. At the end of each go-round,
they are less weary, more confident and don’t seem as burdened by their illness as they did upon arrival.” Many of us can’t go to a Greek island or to Northern New Mexico to immerse ourselves in the beauty of nature. We have our daily commute, kids to pick up from child care and parents to care for. Is it possible to find a calming environment right where we live? I think so. Norman Vincent Peal wrote “Change your thoughts and you change your world.” We can find relief from stress right where we are, in various ways. Exercise is one. With the arrival of spring, taking a run, jog or walk outside can do wonders to replace stress with a sense of calm. Another is to develop a meditation or prayer practice. Opportunities to learn how to do either of these abound through retreat centers, training institutes and churches. I use both a regular practice of prayer and exercise – sometimes to-
gether, sometimes separately. I find value in sitting quietly, reading the Bible or listening to uplifting messages that can be easily found on the Internet. I also find value in running in the pine woods of Eastern Virginia. During training runs, I begin to see the objects around me as ideas – the majestic pines represent stability, endurance commitment and patience. The osprey soaring overhead, remind me of alertness, dominion, freedom and persistence. As ideas, these objects become part of my consciousness and I can claim these qualities as my own. These ideas and qualities are not subject to the stress of time, place or person. “Change your thoughts and you change your world.” It takes some patience and practice, but this has done wonders for me in eliminating stress. Roger Whiteway is a former Navy A-6 pilot, master’s state track champ and life-long competitor. He now serves as spokesman for Christian Science in Virginia.
All foods are not created equal for your performance By Nicholas Aures, MS, RD Navy Fitness
We commonly assume that foods generally considered healthy are also the most effective for exercise performance, pre and postworkout. While following a diet that includes a variety of healthy options throughout the day is most optimal, it’s a slightly different story when considering what to eat during the hours directly around your workout. For normal meals and snacks, the focus should remain centered around nutritious options throughout the day. This includes a diet consisting of fiber-rich whole fruits and vegetables, lean protein sources like grilled fish and chicken,
and moderate amounts of healthy fats, such as avocados, nuts, or oils. One of the reasons for this common prescription is because of the impact, or lack thereof, this places on our blood sugar (also known as blood glucose). A normal blood level while fasting should be between 70-100 mg/dl, while anything consistently above this indicates the risk or possible devel-
opment of diabetes and other negative affects to our health. Predominantly, our body prefers to keep our blood levels steady within the normal range. Every time we eat, specifically carbohydrate foods, our blood sugar levels increase. The exact type of carbohydrate, and whether or not it’s consumed with any fat or protein, will determine how quickly our blood sugars rise. Eating multiple nutrients of foods, as well as complex and fiber-rich carbohydrate sources, help the body to delay and minimize the spike in blood sugar. Under normal conditions, this is the preferred method for long-term health. However, for specific exercise and performance conditions, this is one scenario where it may be better to consume a simpler carbohydrate, such as a sports drink or juice.
Whether we fuel immediately before or during exercise, the focus is to provide the muscles and body an instant energy source. So consuming a fiber-rich food may not be as beneficial in this moment as a liquid drink or processed form of fruit would be. Immediately after a workout, the need is similar, however, the focus should be on both carbohydrate and protein still in a simpler form, such as a shake or bar. When you are looking for a new food or trying to enhance your performance, always remember to experiment with a new food during your training. Each individual may tolerate a certain food differently, so you need to experiment and find what’s best for you. For more information, contact Nicholas Aures at (202) 433-0721, or nicholas.aures@ navy.mil.
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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 Da’wah 2nd Floor (Bldg. C-7) Services: 1:30 p.m., Fri. Chapels are open daily for prayer.
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ROMAN CATHOLIC ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass schedule: 8:30 a.m., Sun. Mass schedule: 11:30 a.m., Tues.-Fri. PROTESTANT 9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m., Sun. Worship service:10:30 a.m., Sun. PROTESTANT Sun. school: 9:15 a.m., Sun. NSA Northwest Worship service: 10:40 a.m., Annex Chapel Sun. ROMAN CATHOLIC Bible study: 11 a.m., Wed. Rosary: 8:30 a.m., Sun. Confessions: 8:45 a.m., Sun. Dam Neck Annex Mass Schedule: 9 a.m., Sun. Chapel ROMAN CATHOLIC PROTESTANT (EPISCOPAL) Confessions: 4:15 p.m., Sat. Worship service: 11 a.m., Sun. Mass Schedule: 5 p.m., Sat. PROTESTANT Worship service: 9 a.m., Sun.
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contactinfo Norfolk: 444-7361 JEBLCFS: 462-7427 Yorktown: 887-4711 Oceana: 433-2871 Dam Neck Annex: 492-6602 NSA Northwest Annex: 421-8204 For stories from the Chaplain’s Corner, visit www.flagshipnews.com/news/chaplains_corner/
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