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players. Representing the U.S. Navy this year for the game’s first pitch was Navy Installations Command Sailor of the Year, Petty Officer First Class Darren S. Johnson. He was selected from 70 installation’s Sailors of the Year from around the world.

“I was very excited to be a part of Armed forces Night. I practiced my pitching the morning of the game to make sure that I made it across the plate,” Johnson said. Johnson, a Salem High School graduate added, “There was allot of pressure on me to make

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Norfolk Tides hosts the event to show appreciation for members of the armed forces.

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The Norfolk Tides showed their thanks to all the Armed Services, May 9, during the 20th annual Armed Forces Night at Harbor Park.

Opening ceremonies included a joint service color guard and performance by the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Band from Fort Eustis.

Prior to the game, service members from all branches simultaneously threw out the ceremonial first pitch to Tides

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An opening ceremony was held at the National Indoor Sports Complex, May 6, to commence the visit of the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) and its crew as part of Continuing Promise 2015 (CP-15).

The event was attended by CP-15 leaders, the U.S. Ambassador to Jamaica Luis Moreno, local government officials and Comfort crew members.

Capt. Sam Hancock, CP-15 mission commander expressed that the CP-15 crew was looking forward to be working alongside their Jamaican counterparts to provide medical, dental, veterinary and engineering services to the citizens.

"Our visit provides an excellent opportunity for the CP-15 team to work with host nation professionals to share ideas, best practices and build bonds that will create lasting friendships. We are ready to get to work," said Hancock.

Jamaica is Comfort's third mission stop on its sixmonth humanitarian and civic assistance mission.

Hancock said he hopes the work done over the nine day visit will serve to strengthen the enduring partnership between the United States and Jamaica.

CP-15 mission personnel have set up two medical outreach sites at the National Indoor Sports Complex

New recruits take the oath of enlistment during the 20th annual Armed Forces Night at Harbor Park Stadium.

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Female Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen attended the first-ever Fleet Week Port Everglades Salute to Women in the Military luncheon, featuring speakers and networking with military members and prominent local community and business women at the Riverside Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, May 7.

Approximately 120 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen participated in the event, representing the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Cole (DDG 67) and USS James E. Williams (DDG 95), U.S. Coast Guard Sentinel-class Cutter USCGC Richard Etheridge (WPC 1102), the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and local Navy and Coast Guard commands.

Hosted by Total Marine Solutions Inc. and Women’s International Transportation & Shipping Association USA, the event aimed to celebrate the service of female military members while also providing an opportunity to speak with successful business women who could provide a corporate prospective to the discussion of what it means to be a woman pursuing career opportunities.

“Why do we think this is important? Why do you think we should even spend a little bit of time talking about this?” asked Rear Adm. Mary M. Jackson, Commander, Navy Region Southeast, and one of the speakers at the event. “Because when you bring women to the table, you bring women to the fight, you bring women to part of the team, and the team, the fight, the board room, it gets better, right? We bring talent to the table. Awesome, awesome talent. Don’t let anyone ever take that away from you.”

In her speech, Jackson highlighted a few U.S. Navy statistics, specifically that women represent 51 percent of the American population, but only 18 percent of active duty U.S. Navy service members according to Office of Women’s Policy, and that she is one of 20 female flag officers compared with 223 male flag officers.

“During my tenure in the Navy, there have been pivotal changes in law and opportunity that have affected the fact that I’m still standing here today, because I may not have still been serving,” said Jackson, who graduated the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) in 1988, just eight years after women were able to attend the USNA, and when female service on ships was limited to support and noncombatant ships. “In the past year, women serving on submarines have opened up, and that’s an amazing step forward as far as opening up that work environment.”

Female Sailors from the USS Wasp, USS Cole, USS James E. Williams, USCGC Richard Etheridge, and Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit attend the “Salute to Women in the Military” event as part of Fleet Week Port Everglades. Photo by MC2 Shannon M. Smith.

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OCEANA SPOUSE NAMED 2015 HEROES AT HOME MILITARY SPOUSE OF THE YEAR Amber Huffman, the wife of AviationTechnician 1st Class Andrew Huffman, was honored along with nine other finalists at the Flagship’s annual event.

D-DAY VETS Fourteen World War II veterans from Florida who fought in the D-Day assault, or who were directly involved with the liberation of France, were awarded the French Legion of Honor.

5K AT CHEATHEM The ninth annual Armed Forces Day Red, White & Blue 5K Run/ Walk will take place at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown – Cheatham Annex.

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Nominations sought for Bob Feller award

By MC3 Ryan L. Wampler USS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs

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Nominations for the Bob Feller Act of Valor Award are currently being sought to recognize an exceptional chief petty officer, as well as one outstanding junior Sailor organization for the Junior Sailor Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Chapter of the year, until May 22.

Established by the Bob Feller Act of Valor Foundation, the prominent award is named in honor of Major League Baseball pitcher, National Baseball Hall of Fame (NBHOF) inductee, and Navy veteran Bob Feller.

This unique award is intended to recognize a representative from three critical areas of Feller’s life: his MLB career, his service in the Navy as a chief petty officer and his induction in the NBHOF. Accordingly, the award will be presented to one active MLB player, one chief petty officer and one member of the NBHOF. This year the Bob Feller Act of Valor Foundation

will also recognize a group of Sailors, 18-25 years old, who have most effectively worked together as a team to promote peer-to-peer mentorship and a reduction in Sailor destructive personal decision making and behavior.

“The Bob Feller Act of Valor Award is very important because Mr. Bob Feller was once a part of us,” said Ensign Sheena Hunt, USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) educational services officer. “Besides being a Major League Baseball player, he served in the world’s greatest Navy as a chief petty officer and fought in World War II. His leadership, bravery, honor, courage and commitment to the Navy, our country and Sailors are the very characteristics that our chief petty officers demonstrate on a daily basis. They are out on the deck plates leading, taking care of Sailors and molding them into great leaders.”

In recognition of Feller’s significant accomplishment in attaining the rank of chief petty officer, nominees for the chief petty officer award must be a

chief petty officer (E-7 only), active or reserve, must be outstanding military professionals, and must embody the Navy’s core values of honor, courage, and commitment.

“I encourage departments to nominate their chiefs and junior Sailor chapters to show them that their hard work did not go unnoticed and that they are appreciated for what they do throughout their departments, the command, and communities,” Hunt said.

Nominees for the Junior Sailor Peerto-Peer Mentorship award must have worked effectively as a team to enhance their command’s mission, Sailor, and community success in a manner consistent with the high ideals and personal example of Bob Feller.

Feller enlisted in the Navy shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor while he was with the Cleveland Indians, becoming the first American professional athlete to enlist. He served on the battleship USS Alabama (BB-60), and while doing so, the ship fought in both World War II theaters and earned eight battle stars. Feller was released from active duty achieving the rank of chief petty officer, and is the only chief petty officer in the Hall of Fame.

Complete instructions and requirements can be found in NAVADMIN 054/15 and any questions can be directed towards Ensign Hunt.

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NECC CONDUCTS DSCA AIRCRAFT LOADEX NECC Sailors along with members of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron SIX FOUR (VR-64) and Air Force 709th Airlift Squadron, 512th Airlift Wing participated in a Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) Aircraft loading exercise (LOADEX) at the Navy operated Air Mobility Command (AMC) Air Terminal, Norfolk April 28 - May 2.

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CHIEF LEAVES LEGACY AT EWTGLANT A talented Navy chief petty officer gestured with bearing and poise, expressing happiness and great pride, as he turned over a finely fitted ship’s bell stand to Expeditionary Warfare Training Group, Atlantic, (EWTGLANT) during a ceremony on the unit’s quarterdeck, April 15, at JEBLCFS. See the full story at http://bit.ly/1IwFOfR.

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NAVADMIN 113/15 announcing the update of Navy Performance Evaluation System, BUPERS Instruction 1610.10D, and summarizing instruction changes, was released May 7, and is posted at www.npc. navy.mil.

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1. The instruction incorporates policy changes already released in instructions and NAVADMINs including: BUPERSINST 1610.10C change 1, BUPERSINST 1610.10C change 2, NAVADMIN 183/11, NAVADMIN 219/11, NAVADMIN 028/13, NAVADMIN 243/14, SECNAV Memo of 1 May 2014 and adds some new guidance.

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force language throughout with the most significant change requiring concurrent reports for reservists performing active duty. This aligns with reports on active duty personnel on temporary duty or additional duty

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3. Requires reporting seniors to document whether commanding officers, and officers-in-charge conduct required command climate assessments.

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FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | MAY 14, 2015 | THE FLAGSHIP | A3 Left: Then Ensign Jan Ingram, left, stands lookout from the bridge of USS Blue Ridge during a 2012 deployment.

Right: Cmdr. Sam Westock, stationed aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), performs dental work on a patient aboard USS Cape St. George (CG 71) during a 2012 deployment.

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Weaving the stories of Navy women’s lives 2015 Navy Leadership Award recipients announced

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Virginia and ■ Junior Enlisted: Aviation Electrician's Mate 1st Class Sumalee Lilly, work center leading petty officer in Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12, Atsugi, Japan.

The Captain Joy Bright Hancock and Master Chief Anna Der-Vartanian Leadership Awards honor Navy men and women with visionary leadership whose ideals and dedication foster a positive working environment while reinforcing and furthering the integration of women into the Navy.

Established in 1987, these awards are presented annually, to recognize the inspirational leadership of Navy officers and enlisted Sailors on active or reserve duty.

Each package was reviewed and graded by an awards board comprised of members of the Chief of Naval Personnel staff on the criteria of professional accomplishments, character, command climate/equal opportunity, leadership, and community involvement. The award winners went above and beyond in every category, exhibiting extraordinary service. Highlighted below are some of their accomplishments.

While Westock was stationed aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), she established and became president of the first operational West Coast women's Sea Service Leadership Association chapter, sup-

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The Navy has selected five Sailors from a field of 100 nominees as the Captain Joy Bright Hancock and Master Chief Anna Der-Vartanian Leadership Award winners, May 4.

The Captain Joy Bright Hancock Leadership Awards are presented annually to one senior and one junior officer and the Master Chief Anna Der-Vartanian Leadership Awards are presented annually to one senior and one junior enlisted service member.

This year, a new category was added to specifically recognize leaders in the limited duty officer (LDO) and warrant officer communities.

The 2015 awardees are: ■ Senior Officer: Cmdr. Sam Westock, director, 13th Dental Company Branch Dental Clinic, Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar, California; ■ Junior Officer: Lt. j.g. Jan Ingram, staff antisubmarine warfare officer for Destroyer Squadron 7, Singapore; ■ Limited Duty Officer/Warrant: Ensign Cassandra Karo, mission package liaison officer for Littoral Combat Ship Squadron 1, San Diego; ■ Senior Enlisted: Master Chief Sheila Langejans, command master chief aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), home ported Portsmouth,

porting several hundred service women, including ship's company and the nine attached air squadrons.

Ingram planned and executed a Female Engagement Team Symposium in Brunei, creating an open dialogue about women's roles in the military between Brunei and U.S. service members.

As an operations specialist 1st class, Karo managed U.S. 3rd Fleet's first ballistic missile defense exercise and followed her dream to lead junior Sailors as an LDO, all while raising three children in a dual-military household.

Langejans, the first woman selected to fire controlman master chief in U.S. Navy history, initiated a "Women's Wellness" program to focus on educating young female Sailors on the importance of making sound life decisions. The program has since been opened to male Sailors, incorporated into the command's indoctrination program, and adopted by Commander, Air Forces Atlantic as the standard for all of their assets. Additionally, in the effort to accommodate more personnel and redistribute space allocation to decrease response time to ship's casualties, she also optimized her ship's berthing to accommodate a 15 percent increase in female Sailors on board.

Lilly led the development of the "Petty Officer 24/7" program to enhance junior petty officer leadership skills and fill the void between Petty Officer Indoctrination Training and Chief Petty Officer 365.

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A4 | THE FLAGSHIP | MAY 14, 2015 | FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Lucero English, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), carries a sentimental wreath that was presented at President Abraham Lincoln’s tomb during the reenactment ceremony of Lincoln’s funeral in commemoration of its 150th anniversary, May 3.

USS Lincoln Sailors visit namesake’s hometown on anniversary of his funeral

By Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Cragg USS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs

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Capt. Ron Ravelo, commanding officer, USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), Command Master Chief Lee Salas and five other Sailors visited the “Land of Lincoln” to commemorate the 150th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s funeral, May 1-4.

“It is a tremendous pleasure to be here at this moment in history,” Ravelo said. “To have this opportunity to visit

the place where he started, truly adds that special touch and really drives home the significance of the man who we represent.”

Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Kyle Rupel, a resident of the Springfield area, participated in the visit and reflected on the hospitality and pride that was shown during the celebration of his hometown’s favorite resident.

“It truly has been a privilege to return to Springfield,” Rupel said. “I am deeply honored by the hospitality shown

Capt. Ronald Ravelo (left), commanding officer of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), alongside shipmates Command Master Chief Lee Salas (middle) and Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Kyle Rupel present a sentimental wreath at President Abraham Lincoln’s tomb during the reenactment ceremony of Lincoln’s funeral.

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to members of my crew during our visit.”

Rupel, who joined the Navy in 2011, was joined by another junior Sailor, Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class (Handling) Lucero English, who is Lincoln’s Blue Jacket of the Year awardee for 2014.

“This visit allowed me to have a broadened perspective and appreciation of how important American history truly is and how it applies to our lives daily,” English said.

“I was provided a front-row seat to history to experience a world-wide presence at the 150th commemoration event attended by thousands was an honor to me professionally and personally – I couldn’t be more grateful.”

The Sailors participated in a variety of commemorative events from the opening ceremony near the Representatives Hall of the Illinois Capitol Building, which today is the Old State Capitol State Historic Site to tours of various historical sites.

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■ currently Lincoln is currently undergoing refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) at Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries. Lincoln is the fifth ship of the Nimitz class to undergo an RCOH, a major life-cycle milestone.

Once RCOH is complete, Lincoln will be one of the most modern and technologically advanced Nimitz-class aircraft carriers in the fleet.

rei served as a guest speaker during the opening ceremony on May 2.

“Lincoln did not aspire to be an icon,” Krumrei said.

“He was a man of the people.

A man for the people. A man elected by the people to do a job and was determine to succeed.”

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner also spoke at the opening ceremony and remarked on Lincoln’s leadership.

“President Lincoln was a fearless leader whose legacy has only grown over the past 150 years. It was an honor to participate in the ceremony commemorating the death of President Lincoln, and to remember the greatest Illinoisan and one of the greatest men, this nation has ever known,” Rauner said.

Additionally, Sailors met with Springfield Mayor J. Michael Houston and Springfield Mayor-Elect Jim Langfelder during their visit. Houston reflected on the crew’s tour of the Old State Capitol and discussed the significance of crew members standing in the exact spot where Lincoln’s remains laid as thousands of mourners draped in black clothing paid their respects 150 years ago.

“As we stand in this room today, 150 years ago, Mr. Lincoln’s body lied in state here in front of this podium. The population of the city of Springfield had less than 15,000, yet more than 75,000 people passed the caisson,” Houston said.

“If you think of the travel conditions in 1865 you can imagine the honor and the way people felt to come to Springfield, Illinois, to walk by this casket.”

Houston further discussed the significance of USS Abraham Lincoln Sailors participating in the various Lincoln events, which serves to strengthen the unbreakable bond between the Land of Lincoln and the carrier that propels Lincoln’s name worldwide.

“When the Abraham Lincoln Sailors return to their ship they will bring with them the spirit of Abraham Lincoln which will be more present than ever before,”

Houston said. “It is nice to have USS Abraham Lincoln to help us remember what Lincoln did for this great country. There is no way we will ever be able to repay you, and you are great representatives of Abraham Lincoln.”

Sailors accompanied the funeral procession from the Old State Capitol to the Oak Ridge Cemetery as thousands lined the streets of Springfield to watch as the horse-drawn hearse, adorned in black, slowly made its way to its ultimate destination. Ravelo participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at Lincoln’s Tomb on May 3, the culminating event in the commemoration of President Lincoln.

During the crew’s visit they mentored children at the Girls & Boys Club of Central Illinois and met with children at St. John’s Children Hospital. Ravelo reflected on the significance of Lincoln’s devotion to education throughout his life and his crew’s opportunity to engage with Springfield’s youth.

“My message and takeaway in life if you set your mind on succeeding as President Lincoln clearly displayed throughout his lifetime you will succeed,” Ravelo said. “Failure is never an option in life, the only option is to strive to succeed.”

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FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | MAY 14, 2015 | THE FLAGSHIP | A5 Adm. Phil Davidson, commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command, and family members of the late John D. Choplinsky unveil a dedication plaque for Choplinsky, a former U.S. Fleet Forces Command staff member at Naval Support ActivityHampton Roads.

USFF HOLDS DEDICATION CEREMONY FOR JOHN D. CHOPLINSKY

By MC2 Jonathan E. Donnelly U.S. Fleet Forces Command Public Affairs

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U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) Command held a dedication ceremony for the late John D. Choplinsky, a former USFF staff civil service member, aboard Naval Support ActivityHampton Roads (NSA-HR), April 30.

USFF decided to name an auditorium after Choplinsky due to his tireless devotion and service to the fleet.

Adm. Phil Davidson, commander, USFF command and more than 150 staff members, welcomed Choplinsky’s family to the auditorium as Choplinsky’s life, career and legacy were recognized.

“I’m honored to be a part of this event since being intimately involved with John and seeing first-hand how tirelessly he worked to make the fleet and the Navy better,” said Rear Adm. John Polowczyk, director, Fleet Ordnance Supply at USFF command.

“It’s not often we dedicate an auditorium to a public servant,” said Davidson. “This one was special. We must recognize his contribution, not only as a civil servant but as a patriot.”

After giving a dedication speech, Davidson welcomed Choplinsky’s family on stage to unveil the dedication memorial/plaque and to honor them for the support they gave Choplinsky which led to his outstanding and unparalleled career.

Choplinsky began his career in the Federal Service as a civilian employee with the U.S. Navy at Naval Air Station Oceana in 1971 and later, Commander-in-Chief U.S. Atlantic Fleet (CINCLANT FLT), Norfolk, as the U. S. Fleet Forces Deputy Fleet comptroller until 2013, when he accepted a role on a special financial project with the U.S. Navy. He received many awards throughout his career but was especially proud and humbled when he was presented the Navy’s Distinguished Civilian Service Award in 2011.

“I think it is incredible fitting that his legacy lives on in this particular auditorium. This is a place where we do so much. We give strategic guidance, we hold professional training in here, and we celebrate people in awards.

This is the environment I want John’s name affixed to in this headquarters for many years to come,” said Davidson.

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Lincoln provides new outlook on Ballast

By MC3 Jonteil Johnson USS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs

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Each month, junior Sailors from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) are nominated by their chain of command to participate in a weeklong training course at the Newport News Fleet and Family Support Center.

The course, known as Ballast class, offers leadership training to these Sailors with a curriculum that places particular emphasis on the principle that every Sailor is a leader. Machinery Repairman 1st Class Christian Camp, Lincoln’s Ballast class coordinator, shares her views on the shifting culture of Ballast.

“The term ‘ballast’ is defined as dispersing weight evenly throughout the hull of the ship,” Camp said. “We want to base our training around this definition and want our Sailors to know they are part of a bigger picture. They are a vital part of Lincoln’s mission.”

Ballast offers resources such as nutrition information, financial counseling, substance abuse training, stress management,

mentoring and much more. These resources are designed to help junior Sailors who may not otherwise be aware of these opportunities.

“These resources offer junior Sailors many opportunities to better themselves,” Camp said. “We provide them with the tools they need to be successful.”

Camp says when Ballast was created it was geared towards Sailors who displayed a pattern of destructive behavior and poor decision-making.

Because of this, many Sailors were apprehensive about the class and what it might mean for their careers.

“When Ballast was formed, our senior leadership was looking for an innovative way to reach at-risk Sailors, but that was two years ago,” Camp said. “We are shifting the culture of this class in a different direction.”

Camp has a vision to graduate all junior Lincoln Sailors from the course. She believes the content will benefit everyone, especially Sailors who are new to both the command and the Navy.

“It’s our junior Sailors who are targeted the most by car dealerships, who tend to get in debt early, who will need help learning

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Camp said the classes also take trips to places of historical significance and participate in community relations projects.

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Below: Amanda Huffman, center, reacts to the announcement that she was selected as the 2015 Heroes at Home Military Spouse of the Year.

MCC Nate Guimont

Oceana wife named 2015 Heroes at Home Military Spouse of the Year

By MCC Nate Guimont The Flagship Staff

NORFOLK

The Hampton Roads community and The Flagship, Inc. celebrated the 11th annual Heroes at Home: Military Spouse Awards™, May 7, at the Waterside Marriot in Norfolk.

“We are in our eleventh year of highlighting the accomplishments of the hardest working member of the Armed Forces, the military spouse, for their strength, many sacrifices and commitment to our community,” said Laura Baxter, publisher and general manager for The Flagship and Military Newspapers of Virginia.

This year, Amber Huffman, the wife of Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Andrew Huffman, was named the 2015 Heroes at Home Military Spouse of the Year.

In 2005, The Flagship military newspaper launched Heroes at Home: Military Spouse Awards™, which gave military and civilian communities in Hampton Roads an opportunity to say “thank you” and to recognize military spouses for the challenges they overcome each and every day. The event is held in conjunction with the national Military Spouse Appreciation Month, celebrated each May, and is the only regional event in the country that honors military spouses from all branches of the Armed Forces.

Tom Schaad, news anchor for WAVY-TV 10, was the master of ceremonies for the event.

“Today, we honor these unsung heroes for their steadfast support of our active duty service members, their families and their communities,” said Schaad.

“These spouses have volunteered literally countless hours assisting in our schools, athletic leagues, churches, charitable organizations; they have served in family readiness groups [FRGs] as command ombudsmen, key spouses, and the list goes on and on.

They have maintained the home front, supported our military spouses and their families, and have faced challenges every single day. These spouses have definitely made that long lasting difference in our community.”

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Chief of Staff Capt.

Robert Geis was the military guest speaker for the event.

“Military spouses have the job of the mom and dad, taking care of the parents and the kids, taking care of the dog and the cat, taking care of the refrigerator that breaks, and in most cases working and getting an education as well,” said Geis. “You’re the taxi drivers, the coaches; you keep the house up and running, all with grace, dignity and patience, which are the hallmarks of a military spouse. The list of things that military spouses juggle on a daily basis is mind-boggling to me.”

Geis concluded by reiterating the importance of the military spouse.

“Each of you has your own story about what we, as service people, are unbelievably lucky to be associated with; spouses and families. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for what you do for your service member, because we can’t do what we do, without you.”

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Harry Gerwien | Military Newspapers of Virginia

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A panel of pre-selected judges consisting of members of the Hampton Roads business community, as well as the Armed Forces, reviewed 80 nomination packages and selected 10 finalists, of

Harry Gerwien | Military Newspapers of Virginia

whom one was chosen as the overall winner. The winner and finalists were chosen based on the following criteria: exceptional volunteer work accomplishments (not only within the military, but also the Hampton Roads community), fortitude during lengthy deployments and separation, support for other military spouses and their families, and impact on their community.

“Our military spouses have long gone unrecognized for everything they do behind the scenes in support of our armed services,” said Adair Wells, sales development manager for The Flagship and Military Newspapers of Virginia and founder of the event. “We’re very proud to recognize spouses from all branches for their strength, extraordinary personal sacrifices, their support of other military families and their commitment to our Hampton Roads community. These spouses go above and beyond on a daily basis.”

When asked how she balances family, work, and military life, Huffman responded, “It’s tricky to find the right balance while working a full-time job and balancing my ‘military job’ as a command ombudsman, FRG mentor, mom of two, various community activities, children’s sporting events, my family’s budget/finances, and daily operations at home. I have learned over time how to budget my time wisely and prioritize what has to get done.

I utilize a calendar and my iPhone to help me stay organized.

This year’s sponsors included: (Presenting Sponsor) USA Living; (Silver Sponsor) Your Local Chevy Dealers; (Bronze Sponsors) Navy Mutual, Regent University, USAA and McDonald’s; (Media Partners) WAVY-TV 10, Fox 43 and Max Media (97.3 The Eagle, 92.9 The Wave and Hot 100.5).

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| Local Sailors participated

Continued from front The event paired up local community and business leaders with service members to get to know one another and ask each other questions.

“I always enjoy speaking to young women and learning everybody’s story,” said Laurie Hawks, Florida market director for Humana Military, the title sponsor for Fleet Week Port Everglades.

“Trying to inspire people and encourage women to do something for themselves, to get a career, and be strong in either the military or in corporate. I think as women we have to kind of superimpose ourselves into our business, or otherwise we get lost.”

Many women who attended the event highlighted the importance of these types of functions.

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“When you go to these events, you just leave really inspired,” said Capt. Melissa Bert, chief of staff, Seventh Coast Guard District. “You make new friends, you learn a lot about people and you realize just how much you have in common with this incredible group of women in the maritime industry and in the service.”

Themes stressed at the luncheon included ownership of one’s career and opportunities, resilience, and the importance of support and camaraderie, all set within the framework of getting to know each person’s individual story and motivation.

“My personal life, I take it to work with me every day. I don’t separate it, I don’t put it in a separate box,” said Jackson. “I think that in the Navy, we’re getting better about

saying, ‘bring your whole self to work.’ Because that makes us all better, and that’s not a gender thing, that’s an us, everyone thing, that applies to women, men, because then we’re better at what we do and we believe in it.”

Master-at-Arms 1st Class Stacy Schectman, assigned to USS James E. Williams, said she enjoyed the event because of the information provided about career opportunities and programs.

“At first I was kind of leery, I want to be seen as a Sailor, not necessarily a female Sailor,” said Schectman. “It’s good information to be able to pass on to my junior Sailors ... We’re clearing the path for young Sailors behind us. There are doors that are still not all the way open, we’re kind of having to squeeze through, slowly but surely.”

| Norfolk team won 1-0

Continued from front sure that pitch went well. My friends were texting me and calling me the week before telling me that I better do well.”

“I thought it was awesome being out there in front of my home team throwing out the first pitch. I think that it is great the Tides took the time to recognize their local service members,” Johnson added.

The pregame festivities concluded with more than 20 young men and women representing each of the Armed Forces enlisting into the Delayed Entry Program, for which they received a standing ovation after swearing in.

The oath of enlistment was given by U.S. Air Force Brig.

Gen. Jon Thomas, deputy director, Future Joint Force Development, Joint Staff J7, in

MC3 Jared King Members of a joint service color guard parade the colors during the Norfolk Tides annual Armed Forces Night at Harbor Park Stadium.

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Tides pitcher Eduardo “Eddie” Gamboa gave praise to the Armed Forces community, thanking them for their service.

“I think this is a great way to give back to the service men and women,” said Gamboa. “It is also a great a way for us to show our appreciation for what service members do on a daily basis.”

The Tides played the Buffalo Bisons, the second game in a three-game series. With the support of more than 10,000 cheering fans, infielder Chris Parmelee lined a bases-loaded single in the bottom of the 11th inning to lift the Tides to a 1-0 win.

Editors note: MCSN Kaleb Staples, Navy Public Affairs Support Element - East, contributed to this article.

MC3 Andrew Schneider Musician 1st Class Brian Nefferdorf, assigned to the U.S. Fleet Forces Band, Uncharted Waters, plays the banjo for students at Hope Valley Experimental School during a community relations event in support of Continuing Promise 2015.

JAMAICA

| More than a dozen

subject matter exchanges to be held Continued from front and the Maxfield Park Health Centre to provide no-cost medical and dental services to Jamaican citizens.

In addition to medical support, Seabees from Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit 202 will be working at three sites to make improvements to Carberry Court Special School, the Rennock Lodge All Age School, and Trench Town Primary School. They will make electrical repairs, replace roofing and plumbing, install new doors and windows and remodel a library.

More than a dozen subject matter expert exchanges (SMEE) between U.S. and Jamaican medical professionals will be held aboard the Comfort, Kingston Public Hospital and the Bustamante Children's Hospital.

Additionally, CP-15's Army veterinarian team will conduct SMEEs with the Ministry of Agriculture and the Jamaican Defence Force Canine Section.

The ship's crew has planned community relations (COMRELS) events (COMRELS) at the May Hope Valley School, the Rennock Lodge School, the Jerusalem Center orphanage and Ozanam Home, a local senior citizen's home. CP-15 members will also be competing in several friendly soccer competitions with local schools.

The relationships built and sustained

through the CP-15 mission and professional and military exchanges with our host nation partners in Central and South America and the Caribbean help tremendously in humanitarian efforts and preserving peace and stability in the region.

This is the second time that the Continuing Promise mission has come to Jamaica.

In April 2011, the Comfort visited Kingston during Continuing Promise 2011.

Military, civilian and host nation personnel worked together then to treat more than 7,400 patients, conduct 21 SMEEs, and complete engineering and COMREL projects.

After Jamaica, the Comfort will make additional scheduled mission stops in Colombia, Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama. The ship has completed mission stops in Belize and Guatemala.

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Above: Imagery captured during an aerial survey flight flown by members of Joint Task Force 505, May 7, shows areas affected by an earthquake in outlying villages near Kathmandu, Nepal.

Sahayogi Haat in Nepali translates to Helping Hand News Release Joint Task Force 505

Right: U.S. Airmen and Nepalese service members dismount a pallet of humanitarian aid after an aircraft offload during Joint Task Force 505 humanitarian assistance and disaster relief at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal, May 7.

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France honors WWII vets with Legion of Honor

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Beaches are often associated with peace and escape; tranquility provided by soothing waves and gentle breezes. Golden sunshine and clean sand between the toes are considered cure-alls to most worries associated with the hustle and bustle of modern day woes.

For many men, however, those are not the emotions or the mem-

Navies meet to enhance multilateral cooperation MCSN Zhiwei Tan Lane Warnar shows Damage Controlman 3rd Class Shelby Allen, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), his pins from when he served as an interior communications electrician during the American Legion reception at Post 304 for Fleet Week Port Everglades.

ories that linger of the beach.

Instead of tranquility, racking machine-gun fire, blood and searing shrapnel; instead of soothing waves, shallow graves and air thick with sulfuric smoke from spent artillery shells.

This was the scene in Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944, “D-Day”: Stage to the largest amphibious assault in recorded history, and the beginning of the liberation of France during the German occupation.

In the 71 years since that day,

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The commander of U.S. Northern Command has elevated the force protection level for all Defense Department facilities in the continental United States, but not because of a specific threat, Pentagon spokesman Army Col. Steve Warren said May 8.

Force protection condition levels, or FPCON levels, range

from Alpha, which applies when an increased general and unpredictable terrorist threat exists against personnel or facilities, to Delta, which applies in an immediate area where a terrorist attack has occurred or is imminent.

Northcom raised the force protection level at all DOD facilities nationwide from Alpha to Bravo.

Bravo applies when an increased or more predictable threat of terrorist activity exists.

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of what that means because it is information that a potential adversary could use against us,” Warren said. But in general, he added, at DOD posts, camps and stations, the elevated FPCON level means more comprehensive checking of those entering the facilities, heightened awareness of personnel at the facilities, and in some circumstances, more security personnel on duty at the facilities.

Senior navy leaders from the U.S. 7th Fleet, Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) and the Indonesian Navy (TNI) met for a professional exchange of ideas in a variety of technical and operational topics aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) May 4 and 6.

The U.S. 7th Fleet staff first met with Singaporean navy subject matter experts for a day of discussions, or “staff talks,” that included professional dialogue between the two staffs and were designed to share knowledge and develop methodologies for joint responses to any contingency within IndoAsia-Pacific region.

The talks provided a platform for partnered navies’ senior leaders and subject matter experts to meet and discuss different aspects of their mission objectives and their responsibilities. The exchange included discussions of opportunities for increased multilateral engagements, exercises and information sharing to improve maritime domain awareness, crisis response, and anti-piracy operations.

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many of the brave men who fought and survived D-Day have passed away, but the legacy is commemorated through those still living and the efforts to recognize their valiant service through awards.

Fourteen World War II veterans from Florida who fought in the D-Day assault, or who were directly involved with the liberation of France, were awarded the French Legion of Honor,

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U.S. military earthquake relief efforts in Nepal led by Joint Task Force 505 have been named “Operation Sahayogi Haat,” which means “Helping Hand” in Nepali,

by U.S. Pacific Command based out of Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii.

JTF 505 has been working with the government of Nepal in support of joint humanitarian disaster relief operations to limit further loss of life and human suffering in response to the devastating magnitude-7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck central Nepal on April 25.

Supporting Disaster Relief Operations The task force has been supporting ongoing disaster relief operations with a U.S. Air Force Contingency Response Group, three Marine Corps UH-1Y Huey helicopters, four Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft, four Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircraft and two Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules aircraft, as well as various ground and aviation command and control capabilities since May 4.

To date, JTF 505 in tandem with the U.S. Agency for International Development has delivered approximately 49.9 tons of relief supplies, transported 273 personnel and has conducted more than 68.9 hours of flight time throughout affected areas of Nepal.

JTF 505 Forward consists of approximately 300 U.S. military personnel on the ground in Nepal currently supporting the multinational relief efforts.

JTF 505 Main in Okinawa, Japan, and an Intermediate Staging Base in Thailand consist of approximately 590 U.S. military personnel.

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Navigating school moves Military Child Education Coalition

Moving is stressful for parents, but moving in general and facing a new school in particular is also stressful for children. They leave their comfort zone of established routines and the security of friends and peer networks and enter the unknown. Preschool children may fear being abandoned; elementary school-aged children experience disruption in continuity; teens worry about fitting in; and high school juniors and seniors may face curricula which differ vastly from their former school, sometimes to the point of threatening timely graduation. Looking ahead and having a plan will make a school move much easier for both parents and children.

Active-duty military families are more likely to move than National Guard and reserve families, and will move six to nine times during their children’s school years. Parents who are, out of necessity, dealing with their own stresses also need to be sensitive to their children during a move. They can do a lot to demystify the move and alleviate their children’s stress.

The key is starting early, letting their children know what to expect and what the parent will do to help them adjust. Each move may require a “refresher course.”

Pre-Move Research Several months before the move, parents can begin to research schools in the community and include the family in discussions. The Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) has SchoolQuest™, a great resource featuring School Finder to help with this process.

Parents and children can visit the district and school websites to learn about academic credentials and programs, as well as available athletic teams and clubs. In addition, a school’s website will outline schedules and calendars; these are not standardized from state to state, nor are they standardized within a state. Assuming your children’s new school schedule is similar to their current school schedule can result in their enrollment being days and even weeks later than the official start date of the district. Classes in which they wish to enroll may be full, friendships are already solidifying, and athletic teams may have a cut-off date for students wishing to “make the team.”

Hand carrying school records is vital in a school move. These records may include a photocopy of a cumulative folder, withdrawal paperwork, report cards, information on textbooks used, and a copy of the student’s health record. Notify the current school’s registrar or counselor several weeks prior to the move to allow time for him or her to copy these documents for you. Be certain to also obtain documentation related to any special programs your child is enrolled in, whether enrichment/ gifted/accelerated, special education, or 504 services. If you wait for the receiving school to send a formal request for records to the sending school, then the child could experience a

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lapse in services, which could be particularly disruptive for children with special needs and 504 services.

Arrive and Engage When the family arrives at the new community, a trip to the school campus can give everyone an idea of what to expect. Request a tour and a map so your children can familiarize themselves with the facility. Knowing where the cafeteria, auditorium, rest rooms, and the counselor’s office are can go a long way toward helping them settle into a new routine.

Parents can also read and discuss the school’s conduct and dress codes with their children. Most schools have a written student code of conduct that details what is acceptable behavior for students. A campus may add regulations in addition to those established by the district, and knowing rules and regulations beforehand can help students feel comfortable as they enter a new school.

Research has shown that connections to schools are important to academic success.

Meeting your child’s principal, counselor, and teachers will go far to establish a personal connection. Volunteering on your child’s campus or joining a parent organization such as PTA or Band Boosters can help you make contacts at the school while making you and your child more comfortable in new surroundings.

Fitting in is vitally important to children.

School websites picture students in the new community engaging in school activities; showing groups such as choir students performing or athletic teams competing. Once you have arrived, look around the community to see what clothing, shoes, hairstyles, and accessories local kids are wearing. A few purchases may be all it takes to ease your child into life in a new community.

Many organizations help students transition

to new schools. The Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) is devoted to helping schools and military installations deliver accurate, timely information to meet transitioning parent and student needs. MCEC is the only non-profit organization whose primary mission is ensuring quality educational opportunities for all military-connected children affected by mobility, family separation, and transition.

The MCEC conducts research, professional institutes and conferences, develops resources, programs and services for anyone concerned about the well-being of military and veteranconnected children. We serve the children of those who serve us all. Visit the MCEC website at www.MilitaryChild.org for information on a variety of topics to help children in all aspects of military life.

Additional MCEC Resources: ■ Homeroom.militarychild.org – Interactive online community. Participate in discussions and connect with MCEC Homeroom community members, all helping to come up with creative solutions to issues facing militaryconnected children.

■ http://homeroom.militarychild.org/reviews/ item/20/231. Handy checklists for parents as they prepare for a move from one school to another, whether in-district, or from state to state.

Includes a checklist for children with exceptional needs, children in a gifted/talented program, bilingual learners, and a list of questions to ask the new school staff to ease the transition for their student.

■ SchoolQuest.org – Secure resource information to help families make decisions on schools as they relocate such as a checklist for transferring students, helpful information for children during separation and deployment, and state-by state details on school requirements and resources for all fifty states, DoDEA, and Washington, D.C.

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THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF PROM

By Lisa Smith Molinari Military Spouse Contributor

“Oh, Mom,” my daughter Anna crooned dreamily on the way home from Junior Prom last Saturday. “We went outside for a walk, and he gave me his jacket and held my hand… it was so romantic!”

She floated off to her room, her head swimming with fresh memories of Prom Night that will stay with her forever.

In fact, 21 years of attending military balls as a Navy wife have not clouded my own memories of Junior Prom.

It was the spring of 1983. Despite a disappointing first kiss the year before, I couldn’t quell my teenage optimism and believed that I’d soon meet the boy of my dreams.

But three weeks before Junior Prom, I was still dateless. I was so desperate, I threw a note with my name and address on it out the track team bus window at an away meet, in hopes that some athletic stud from another school would find it and write to me. A few days later I got letters from two pitiful geeks who had fished my note out of a mud puddle on their way to the library.

The following week, a boy in my science class followed me to my locker. He was nice enough, but had a seemingly perpetual sinus infection. A mouth-breather, the bottom of his upturned nose was always red and chapped.

Speaking in a nasal tone through a full set of metal braces, he asked, “Woodyu wan do go wid me do da prom?”

Caught off guard, I stuttered, “Uh, wow, great, but I might be going with someone else, I’m not

sure, I need to check … I’ll let you know….”

I had no idea what I was talking about. I had to come up with another date fast, unless I wanted photos of me and Mr.Crusty-Nose arm in arm under the balloon arch.

I thought of a football player I knew – well, actually, he was the water boy who got promoted to 3rd string lineman. A likable, husky kid with a jolly disposition, he was a mascot of sorts to the team, who had nicknamed him “The Duke.” He seemed the perfect candidate to be my prom date – not popular enough to reject me, and free of excess nasal mucus.

I cornered The Duke after school and proposed that we go to the prom together “as friends.” “Excellent!” he responded with a smile.

The next day, I broke the news to Mr. CrustyNose. I felt like schmuck lying to him, but good thing I did, because he asked another girl who ended up becoming his wife. So, I guess you could say, he owes me.

My cousin and I swapped dresses – I gave her a violet taffeta monstrosity with huge puffy sleeves, and she gave me a pink lace number that wasn’t much better (see photo).

The Duke showed up in a thoughtfully coordinated rental tux – a mauve poly blend with matching velour around the cuffs and collar, a ruffled shirt, and an enormous mauve bow tie. Although there was no romance in our arrangement, we both felt like a million bucks, and were hopeful for a fun night.

We sat with The Duke’s football player friends at dinner. They had always intimidated me, and I was glad to have the Duke as my buffer. Halfway through the cordon bleu, the

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boys were exchanging insults and inside jokes, when suddenly one of them pointed at my date and me and shouted, “Hey, it’s The Duke and The Duchess!” I swallowed my humiliation and faked a laugh.

Later at the dance, The Duke requested his favorite song, “You dropped the bomb on me”

by The Gap Band, and we danced a mauve streak. All in all, my Junior prom was a pretty good time. I might have sacrificed the romance that all teenage girls dream about, but not everyone gets to be The Prom King and Queen.

Some of us have to settle for being The Duke and Duchess.

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

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Brashear Foundation presents Military Diver of the Year award

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The mayor of Panama City recognized the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center (NDSTC) and the Year of the Military Diver (YOTMD) with a proclamation, May 4, as part of a series of events honoring military diving and its history.

Mayor Greg Brudnicki presented the YOTMD Proclamation to Rear Adm. Mike White, commander of Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), announcing that the city will celebrate military diving alongside its military members and families.

“I’m extremely proud to be here this morning. It’s a real hidden gem here in Panama City and I hope a lot more people will appreciate it after the tours this week,” said Brudnicki. “I acknowledge and proclaim 2015 the Year of the Military Diver throughout the city of Panama City, Florida, and ask you to join me in celebrating the achievements of all military divers, past and present, in thanking them for all their contributions to this great nation.”

MC2 Fred Gray IV Cmdr. Hung Cao, commanding Officer of the Naval Diving and Salvage and Training Center (NDSTC), holds a briefing in the NDSTC auditorium before a giving a tour to local leaders and committee members.

White accepted Brudnicki’s proclamation, recognizing the Bay County community leaders and staff who were in attendance.

“It’s a privilege to join you all this morning and thank you,” said White. “To see community support like this is so important as we train many of our newest military members. Your appreciation for their service and willingness to embrace them and their military careers is remarkable.”

Also during the event, Women Diver Hall of Fame members retired Capt.

Bobbie Scholley and retired Capt. Marie Knafelc presented a plaque to NDSTC to commemorate 40 years of women in Navy diving.

“The Navy Diving and Training Salvage Center, since 1975, has been incorporating women because they were looking for the right person to do the job.

Held to the same standards of excellence and professionalism, because they knew that person had to be there for their shipmates to do all the work that has to be done in the water and out of the water,” said Knafelc. “We would like to commend the training center for all it’s done to lead the way within the military incorporating women, and (we) thank you Admiral White for allowing that to happen.”

The event concluded with Mayor Brudnicki and Bay County civic leadership touring NDSTC, the Navy Experimental Diving Unit (NEDU) and the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) facilities.

As part of the Year of the Military Diver commemorations, NDSTC will recognize 35 years of training as of 2015 and note the 100th anniversary of the Mark V dive helmet.

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Additional YOTMD events in the month of May include a chance for the public to visit Naval Support Activity (NSA) Panama City, May 6, to learn about military diving past and present, and the Copper Collar 5K Run at St. Andrews State Park will be held May 16. For more information on these and other YOTMD events, visit the NDSTC web page: www.netc.navy.mil/centers/ ceneoddive/ndstc/ Commissioned in 1980, NDSTC is the largest diving facility in the world and trains more than 1,200 divers from all services in the Department of Defense, including allied partners and other government agencies.

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At the annual Military Divers Training Continuum in Panama City, Florida, with over 200 active duty Navy Divers in attendance, Phillip Brashear, President of the Carl Brashear Foundation, presented the first annual Military Diver of the Year Award to Navy Diver First Class (DSW/EXW) Spencer Puett.

Brashear, son of legendary Master Diver (MDV) Carl Brashear, the Navy Diver whose life was immortalized in the movie, Men of Honor, is an Army reserve chief warrant officer and a Weapons Program manager at the Defense Logistics Agency in Richmond, Virginia.

Puett, a 2003 graduate of Central High School, Saint Joseph, Missouri, is the son of Alice and Ron Puett, also of Saint Joseph, and grandson of Harold and Dorothy Dughes, of Dawn, Missouri. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 2005 as a Construction Mechanic and completed his initial diver training at the Navy Dive and Salvage Training Center (NDSTC), Panama City, Florida in 2007.

Upon graduation, he reported to Explosive Ordinance Demolition (EOD) Mobile Unit 3, San Diego, where he supported Navy EOD operations while deployed to the Western Pacific on board the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan, (CVN 76).

In 2012, he reported back to NDSTC for advanced diver training, graduating as a 1/C Diver, and immediately afterward reported to Mobile Dive and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Little Creek. While assigned to MDSU 2, Puett deployed to the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility as part of Task Group 56.1 In the award citation, Brashear quoted Puett’s nomination which was written by the MDSU 2 Executive Officer, Lt. Cmdr. Daniel Bailey, “ND1 Puett’s contributions rivaled, and often surpassed those typical of far senior enlisted and commissioned leaders. His superb leadership of subordinate sailors during 14 highly successful diving, ships husbandry, and force protection operations was surpassed only by the team’s impeccable safety record.”

Brashear went on to say, “Petty Officer Puett, I am confident in stating that were my father still alive, he would be extremely proud to have chosen you for this award. Your exemplary behavior is in keeping with the highest ideals of courage and determination set by Master Chief-Master Diver Carl Brashear and are in keeping with the greatest traditions of the United States military diving community and the United States Navy.”

Brashear concluded the citation by presenting Puett with a custom-made paddle.

“I’m blown away by this award, and believe it will help me to make chief petty officer,” Puett said. “The Brashear award is a big deal to the diving community and gives junior personnel something to shoot for.”

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New Gold Star Program supports families of deceased troops

By Tamara Calandra Naval District Washington Public Affairs

WASHINGTON

Anniversaries can celebrate special milestones and happy events in our lives, but they can also be times when we remember more somber occasions.

March was a tough month for Navy widow Monika Hagalid-Drag. This year would have marked a 15th wedding anniversary to her husband, Cmdr. Matthew Drag. She and her daughter, Isabella, both celebrate birthdays, and Isabella became a teen this year. March 2 is the anniversary of Matthew Drag’s burial at sea.

October is another difficult month. It’s when Cmdr. Drag celebrated his birth – and the same month family and friends mourned his death. He would have turned 40 last year.

The Navy Gold Star Program is a new, comprehensive program designed for families of service members who die while on active duty. The program provides a level of long-term assistance and support not previously available to these family members.

The mission of the Gold Star Program is to deliver services to survivors using a “holistic” approach.

The program offers 18 dedicated coordinators throughout the continental United States and Hawaii. These coordinators help ensure survivors know they are not forgotten, and continue to remain a part of the Navy family. They help survivors build resiliency and support through their grief journey and as they work to find a new “normal.”

Part of that help includes connecting them with support groups and grief counseling as well as providing life skills education. Gold Star serves as a resource for information and referrals from both government and nongovernmental organizations, including chaplain care, school liaison and assistance, and family member employment. The staff also connects survivors with financial counselors who are committed to helping them create a solid foundation for financial success, and can offer education on budgeting, investing, estate planning and tax issues.

Those eligible to receive support through the Gold Star Program include the service member’s widow or widower, parents (including mother, father, stepparents, foster parents and those who stood in loco parentis of the service member), and next of kin (defined as children, including stepchildren, brothers, sisters, half-brothers and half-sis-

ters.) The Navy Gold Star Program strives to ensure all family members receive the assistance they need and that the Navy’s promise of lasting support is fulfilled.

Hagalid-Drag was introduced to Gold Star when material sent to her in Hawaii was forwarded to her new home in Washington, D.C. Patsy Jackson, the Installation Navy Gold Star coordinator, contacted Hagalid-Drag and assessed her needs and concerns. As a result, Jackson connected Hagalid-Drag to the Military and Family Support Center at Joint Base AnacostiaBolling where she met with Patricia Botkins, the Family Employment and Volunteer Program (FERP) coordinator. Hagalid-Drag is Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling’s first Gold Star Program family member.

“Patricia has been great,” Hagalid-Drag said. “I learned so much at the spouse workshop she coordinated. It opened my eyes to returning to school, and how I can receive assistance through the process.”

Hagalid-Drag, a native of Sweden, decided to make the District of Columbia home in large part due to the military friends who live in the area. She pointed out that returning to school for a second master’s degree will help her become more employable, and is exploring what she wants to do in the future.

She acknowledged that she needs flexibility while her daughter is in school.

“She needs me, and I’m it - 24/7,” Hagalid-Drag pointed out. “I’m not a single mom who shares custody with a former husband.

My family is in Sweden and most of my inlaws live in Michigan.

“She’s a great kid, and very thoughtful person. She and her father were extremely tight,” Hagalid-Drag reminisced. “That’s the hard part... She’s a lot like him.”

Pamela Valliere is the Regional Navy Gold Star coordinator for Naval District Washington – and a Gold Star mom. She has been with the program since August of last year, and likens the development of the program to a paint project. “It takes a lot of time and prep work,” she explained. “Before the first coat, you must sand, tape, trim and prime.”

She and Jackson are concentrating on reaching out to Gold Star family members, and educating the military community on the program. They work closely with all the Family Service Centers in providing financial information, life skills assistance and employment opportunities among other things.

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ive,” Valliere said. “We have had such a positive response from the military community.”

Valliere pointed out that this is especially great since the program has very little to do with the Sailor, but everything to do with his or her family. Valliere knows first-hand what it’s like to be such a family member. She lost her son, Tony, who was a midshipman at the United States Naval Academy, to a motorcycle accident in 2008.

“As the wife of a naval aviator, you prepare yourself for the possibility of a chaplain knocking on your door. I was a Navy wife, and ready for anything,” she reflected.

“I wasn’t in that frame of mind in regards to my son, who was a student preparing to be a Marine officer, when that knock on the door occurred.” From that experience “I do have an understanding of what Gold Star families are going through,” she said, “but every survivor’s experience is unique.”

Valliere said that after Tony’s death, she needed support and wanted to remain connected to the military. She began volunteering for the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society.

From there she worked in Family Readiness, both in the active and reserve Navy, and built her skills in program management that she utilizes with the Gold Star Program.

Valliere and Jackson have found that it’s very helpful for these families to get together, and noted that it’s fortunate that people in this region are in close proximity with each other compared to other parts of the country.

They have initiated monthly “Dining Outs,” rotating the location throughout Naval District Washington.

“A deep connection happens at those meetings,” Jackson said. “Stories are told and pictures are shared. This is about survivors assisting survivors, and we’re here to support them. The families love it, and they are excited we are here.”

The program is required to reach out to all who are identified at least once a year.

Valliere said that they come when they have the need, and that Gold Star can serve as a good liaison between families, the VA and other government agencies in assisting with paperwork.

A casualty assistance calls officer (CACO) is assigned to work with a service member’s family immediately upon his or her death. It becomes that person’s full time job. “We can relieve the casualty officer to return to his regular job with the military once their job as CACO is done,” she explained. “We’re here for a lifetime, until that family member no longer needs us.”

“Do we want to do more? You bet,” she resounded. “The primer coat is on and we’re excited to see what the first coat of paint will look like!”

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The U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) released the newest episode of its show, “Scrubbing In,” May 5.

The new episode aligns with Navy Medicine’s focus on medical education and training throughout May, and features instructors from Naval Expeditionary Medicine Training Institute in Camp Pendleton, California.

During the episode, “Scrubbing In” host, Paul Ross, discovers how Navy Medicine’s Tactical Combat Casualty Care Course (TCCC) trains and prepares hospital corpsmen to save lives on the battlefield.

“Tactical combat casualty care is pointof-injury care,” said Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Crystal Straub, TCCC training instructor. “It means that our corpsmen are going out there on the front lines and facing the danger to take care of our Marines, Soldiers and Sailors.”

The training, which includes three days of classroom instruction followed by a mass casualty drill, is designed to increase the survivability rate of warfighters on the battlefield.

“It’s about a 90 percent increase of survivability rate if we can actually get our guys to the next level of care,” said Straub. “On the frontlines, we need our [corpsmen] to really have the knowledge.”

In the episode, Ross participates in two mass casualty scenarios while a hospital corpsman walks him through the steps of assessing an injured service member.

“As a corpsman, especially with infantry, you’re the first line of defense,” said Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Ryan Nelson. “Really being able to do the right treatment at the right time is going to help exponentially with survivability.”

The purpose of TCCC is to ensure Navy corpsmen are ready to protect warfighters and ultimately increase survivability rates on the battlefield.

“This is not a skill you learn overnight,” said Ross. “It’s very clear why this training is essential in refreshing the skills of our medical personnel in trauma and combat situations.”

The show, which typically runs between seven and 11 minutes, takes viewers around the Navy Medicine enterprise to showcase what its medical personnel do each and every day. It gives a glimpse of the myriad aspects to the Navy Medicine mission.

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Silvis Mayor, DPAA interim director lay wreath at Hero Street Memorial

Hero Street, formally 2nd Street, is a block-and-a-half long and has more than 100 residents who have served in the U.S. military, eight of whom were killed in action.

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Rear Adm. Michael T. Franken, interim director of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, and Tom Conrad, Mayor of Silvis, laid a wreath at the memorial on Hero Street, May 6, commemorating more than 100 men and women who grew up on the street and served the Armed Forces, eight of which were lost in battle.

“Throughout America, everyone has a connection to the Armed Forces,” said Franken. “Silvis is particularly acute in having so many service members from a particular bloodline, an immigration group, who have served in the military and who had eight members pay the ultimate price. It is painful in many respects, but it is also honorable that this community has turned out to support this nation, a nation of immigrants.”

Before the 1930s many of the town’s railroad workers came from Mexican descent, and settled in the Midwestern residential area owned by the Rock Island Railroad Line. The company gave the workers boxcars on plots of land to rent tax-free to allow the workers to live nearby.

The families, typically quite large, encouraged their children to seek a better life, which led many of the next generation to volunteer to join the military.

Hero Street, formally 2nd Street, was renamed in 1967 to reflect the sacrifices of those from the community, and later dedicated the park in honor of the eight deceased. The park contains a pictorial monument, a Grotto, a playground

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and a pavilion. The monument contains pictures and biographies of the eightdeceased veterans from Hero Street and the grotto displays the names of all war dead from Silvis.

To begin the ceremony, U.S. Navy Band Great Lakes played the national anthem while USS Constitution Sailors paraded the colors.

“Being stationed on such an historical ship, I get to do a lot of color guards,” said Seaman Andrew Fonticiella, stationed aboard Old Ironsides.

“But presenting the American flag at this ceremony was different. Almost everyone in the crowd was personally

affected by the military, and I could feel the sense of patriotism throughout the assembly.”

Afterwards, Franken and Conrad read the city’s proclamation for Quad Cities Navy Week and then proceeded up the stairs to the Grotto to lay a wreath.

“Watching them lay the wreath took me back to when the park was just an empty hill, and the boys would come out and play their guitars and sing songs,” said Tanilo Sandoval, an Army veteran who was born and raised on the street, and also lost two brothers in the service. “Back then, I don’t think we could have imagined an or-

ganization like the Navy band or the Constitution concern themselves with coming here. I’m proud.”

To close out the ceremony, Franken reenlisted Senior Chief Logistics Specialist Monica Santiago, a Navy reservist, who was a native to Hero Street.

“Reenlisting here is a once in a lifetime event, since I was born and raised on this street,” said Santiago. “With the history that comes with this street, with the Navy Week, and with the celebration of the centennial of the Navy reserves, and with my mother here, I couldn’t ask for anything more than this.”

■ about Navy week The Navy Week program is designed to raise awareness about the Navy in areas across the country that traditionally do not have a naval presence, and to bring America’s Navy closer to the people it protects through community relation projects, speaking engagements, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) demonstrations and media interviews with flag hosts and local area Sailors.

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B6 | THE FLAGSHIP | MAY 14, 2015 | FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM World War II fighter aircraft fly the “Missing Man” formation over the National Mall in Washington, D.C., May 8, during the Arsenal of Democracy” event. Left to right, the aircraft are: a P-40 Warhawk, FG-1D Corsair, TBM Avenger and P-51 Mustang.

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NATION HONORS WWII VETS ON V-E DAY ANNIVERSARY

By Jim Garamone DOD News, Defense Media Activity

WASHINGTON

They may move a little bit slower than they did in 1945, but World War II veterans were out in force, May 8, at the National World War II Memorial on the National Mall here to remember their comrades on the 70th anniversary of when the guns stopped in Europe.

More than 500 veterans turned out – the youngest in their late 80s – to represent the generation that went to war to save liberty and democracy.

Susan Rice, the U.S. national security adviser, represented President Barack Obama at the ceremony. Katherine Korbel stood in for her sister, former Secretary of State Madeline Albright, at the ceremony.

Rice told the crowd that on V-E Day cel-

ebrations were mixed with sorrows for what was lost. “As the news spread, and people poured into the streets to celebrate in New York, London and Paris, cheers and laughter mixed freely with tears,” she said. “[But] even in the midst of one triumph, we vowed to fight on and finish the war in the Pacific.”

Now, 70 years from that turning point, America remembers the sacrifices made to preserve freedom, Rice said. She remembered the allies from Britain, Poland, France and resistance movements throughout Europe. She remembered the sacrifices of Russia and the nations that then made up the Soviet Union.

“Today, we can celebrate the legacy of their sacrifices. A legacy you could not imagine in 1945,” Rice said. That legacy is not limited to 70 years of peace in Europe, but also the way “the seed of democracy has flourished around the world,” she said.

The American and Russian soldiers who met at the prisoner of war camp in Torgau, Germany, April 25, 1945, were also witnesses of some of mankind’s most unconscionable acts, Rice said. Hardened Soldiers were sickened by what they saw in Dachau and Auschwitz, and “as one world we proclaimed, ‘never again,’” she said.

Rice added, “That legacy continues to drive us to stand against atrocities and acts of mass inhumanity.”

The war changed America at home, Rice said, noting African American Soldiers came home and fought for justice and their rights. Women, too, looked at their contributions in the military and in factories and sought more, she said.

Rice looked at the World War II veterans and said America owes them an unpayable debt. She thanked them in the president’s name and said the story of their generation

will never be forgotten.

“We will continue to tell it to children blessedly untouched by war, so they understand … the price of freedom,” she said.

Korbel and Albright were both refugees from Hitler’s regime. Their father, Josef, was a Czechoslovakian diplomat forced to flee from Prague when Germany invaded in 1939, Korbel said. The family settled in England where her father advised the Czech government in exile, and as they endured the Blitz in London, Albright believed that no one else would stand up to the Axis.

“Then one day, wonderful news came from across the sea: a brave nation had answered the call and was on its way to rescue freedom,” Korbel said. “Soon, American Soldiers arrived in Britain, bringing with them their boundless energy, confident wisecracks and funny way of walking. On the streets of British cities and towns, children like me trailed along behind them in awe of their uniforms and all that they represented.”

Korbel noticed that in June 1944 all the Americans were gone suddenly, off to the fight in France.

“In the months that followed, almost an entire continent lost to evil had to be retaken village by village, hill by hill,” she said.

“It was an assault against dug-in positions, amid rain and mud and blood and darkness, winnable only through unbelievable courage and with unbearable losses.”

Courage, ingenuity, faith and industry “are the hallmarks of the World War II generation,” Korbel said.

She said Americans can never forget that “we are recipients of a precious gift from those heroes whose conscience could not accept the theft of liberty or the reality of aggression and genocide.”

Korbel added, “To be true to those heroes we must never forget why World War II was fought and how it was won. We must maintain solidarity with one another, never allowing our differences to interfere with the most profound values we share. And we must be willing to uphold that principle by defending democratic institutions and values throughout the world.”

MCPON honors WWII Navy MOH recipient at PCU John Finn christening

By MC1 Stuart B. Phillips Office of the MCPON

PASCAGOULA, MISS.

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens spoke at the christening ceremony for the future guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi, May 2.

John Finn, who retired as a lieutenant in 1956, was a chief ordnanceman stationed in Hawaii the morning of the Dec. 7, 1941 surprise attack by Japanese forces.

Stevens told the audience Finn distinguished himself that day by manning a .50-caliber machine gun for two hours, with no cover as the enemy aircraft continued their attack. Although wounded 21 separate times, Finn continued to fight the incoming enemy aircraft without regard for his personal safety. Almost a year later, Finn received the Medal of Honor from Adm. Chester Nimitz aboard USS Enterprise (CV 6) for his actions.

After speaking about Finn’s heroism in the face of overwhelming odds, Stevens shared with the audience his vision of the ideal leader – a quiet, humble, servant leader.

“By quiet, I mean we let our actions speaks for themselves,” said Stevens.

“Humble means we do not think less

MC1 Martin L. Carey Ship sponsor Laura Stavridis ceremoniously breaks a bottle of champagne on the bow during the christening ceremony for the future guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113).

of ourselves, but think more about others. And being a servant leader means you recognize that the more senior you become, the more people you serve.”

“I believe with all my heart that John Finn exemplified all of these traits through his heroic actions on that day,” said Stevens. “’A date which will live in infamy.’ I would be hard-pressed to come up with a better example of a Sailor, or a chief petty officer, who, under such extraordinary circumstances, rose to the occasion in such an amazing way.”

The ship’s sponsor, Laura Stavridis also addressed the audience before completing the christening ceremony.

“In the end, a ship is made of metal and glass and electronics and fiber, but the heart of the ship is of course the

crew. This crew will come together over the next 18 months and be led by a superb leadership team – Capt. Micheal Wagner the PCO (prospective commanding officer) and [prospective] Command Master Chief Thomas Conway. I think it will be especially proud for Master Chief Conway to serve as CMC on a ship named after a chief petty officer who earned the Medal of Honor.”

John Finn was brave, resourceful, determined, and above all, a patriot of the United States of America,” said Stavridis. “His spirit and courage will always sail in this warship when christened shortly.”

The christening ceremony was attended by a number of special guests, including John Finn’s son, Joseph Finn, and five Pearl Harbor survivors.

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because of heightened threats Continued from B1 â&#x20AC;&#x153;As far as what the American public can expect to see,â&#x20AC;?

Warren said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;broadly speaking there wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be a change, but in speciďŹ c areas there could be longer lines as personnel enter posts, camps and stations around the nation, [and this] could have trafďŹ c implications.â&#x20AC;?

At Northcom in Colorado Springs, Colorado, spokesman Air Force Master Sgt. Chuck Marsh said that raising the baseline force protection condition â&#x20AC;&#x153;was a prudent measure to remind installation commanders at all levels within our area of responsibility to ensure increased vigilance in safeguarding our DOD personnel, installations and facilities.â&#x20AC;?

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facilities, Marsh added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all a means to insure that we effectively execute our force protection mission.â&#x20AC;?

The FPCON level was raised at this time because of a general environment of heightened threats, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the new normal,â&#x20AC;?

Marsh said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to be doing random security [protection] measures â&#x20AC;Ś to be able to best execute the safety and security of our people and our facilities.â&#x20AC;?

According to Northcom, the commander last raised the FPCON level from Alpha to Bravo in 2011 in preparation for the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

At the Pentagon, Warren said, the FPCON level has been at Alpha but â&#x20AC;&#x153;with selected measures from Bravo in effect. Now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bravo.â&#x20AC;?

This is an acknowledgement, Warren added, that â&#x20AC;&#x153;right now we believe the threat level nationwide has increased.â&#x20AC;?

According to Northcom, the potential for another attack is always possible and implementing random force protection measures is one way to minimize the likelihood of an attack on an installation or service members. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some of you can see for yourselves â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you can look at Twitter or at other social media sites and see threats,â&#x20AC;?

Warren said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a little bit more capability than you do so we see a little bit more than you do.

Some of [the threats] are international, some are domestic â&#x20AC;Ś but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an overall increase in the environment,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Warren added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as if the temperature of the water has gone up a degree or two.â&#x20AC;?

1.2 million veterans from WWII

Continued from B1 Franceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most prestigious decoration, to honor and commemorate exceptional service.

The honorees were Morris Edelstein, George Greenburg, Bob Inman, Joseph Klein, Murray Landers, Walt Lipiner, Jay Lavin, William Martini, Jesse Pearl, Sid Schildkraut, Wilfred Schonwetter, Seymour Seclow, Julian Wohfeld and Leonard Weiner.

Since 2004, resulting from an initiative started by French President Jacques Chirac, the French government has presented the Legion of Honor award to U.S. veterans who fought on behalf of allied forces during the landing on Normandy beach and aided in the liberation of France during the German occupation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have to realize that what many of us know as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;D-Dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; was simply â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for these men,â&#x20AC;? said Rear Adm. Cynthia Thebaud, Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 2. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They fought bravely, they fought gallantly and ensured liberty, equality and fraternity.â&#x20AC;?

Bob Inman, formerly a signalman in the U.S. Navy,

We have to realize that what many of us know as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;D-Dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; was simply â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for these men.â&#x20AC;?

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was aboard armored transport ship SS Sea Porpoise during the landing on Omaha and Utah beach. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s simply amazing,â&#x20AC;? said Inman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It feels nice to be recognized, not only for myself, but for my daughter and for my wife. It is so different now than then. Now there may be a brief minute on the news or a short article in the paper, but a long time ago, when we freed France, it was absolute bedlam. Regardless though, I am thankful.â&#x20AC;?

World War II veterans, roughly 1.2 million in their 80s and 90s, are dying at a rate of more than 400 a day, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Of those remaining, 95,000 are living in South Florida,

which has one of the highest concentrations of WWII veterans in the country. Roughly 1,400 veterans in South Florida have been recognized with the Legion of Honor.

Morris Edelstein, formerly a technician fourth class in the U.S. Army, participated directly in the landing on Normandy and in other campaigns throughout World War II. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Really, you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be compensated,â&#x20AC;? said Edelstein. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The things that happened that day ... I left my friends there, but I still see them.

This is for them, and it means more than I can really describe.â&#x20AC;?

Philippe Letrilliart, consul general of France, addressed the awardees with admiration and gratitude. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Merci, merci, merci,â&#x20AC;? said Letrilliart. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can assure you, beyond all assurances, that France will never forget what you did for us.â&#x20AC;?

The Legion of Honor ceremony was one of the last events of the week during Fleet Week Port Everglades.

Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen from ďŹ ve ships participated in the 25th annual Fleet Week Port Everglades, a week-long celebration and collaboration with the community of South Florida.

MC1 Joshua Karsten U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Robert L. Thomas Jr., left center, commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, hosts a multilateral roundtable discussion with counterparts from Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet ďŹ&#x201A;agship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19).

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with counterparts from Singapore, Indonsia, Malaysia Continued from B1 maritime leader in South East Asia. The U.S. 7th Fleet places great value on the high level training that is conducted annually with the RSN and seeks to continue to advance our relationship by increasing the complexity of our at sea exercises,â&#x20AC;? said U.S. Navy Lt. Terrell Radford, U.S. 7th Fleet theater security cooperation desk ofďŹ cer for Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Operational level discussions of this nature with the RSN not only offer us a forum to come together to develop ideas but also allows us to simultaneously give those ideas roots and traction. Continued interaction in this capacity will allow us to realize the shared vision for our relationship.â&#x20AC;?

The U.S. 7th Fleet and Republic of Singapore Navy talks were followed two days later with a ďŹ rst-of-its-kind multilateral â&#x20AC;&#x153;roundtableâ&#x20AC;? discussion between senior leaders from the U.S. 7th Fleet,

Indonesian, Malaysian and Singaporean navies. U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Robert L. Thomas Jr., commander, U.S 7th Fleet; Singaporean Col. Chuen Hong Lew, commander, Republic of Singapore Fleet; Indonesian Rear Adm. Darwanto S.H., Tentara Nasional Indonesia Eastern Fleet; and Malaysian Rear Adm. Datoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Pahlawan Mior Rosdi, chief of staff for operations and exercises, Royal Malaysian Navy; and their staffs engaged faceto-face to discuss the important issues in the region and how the allied navies can increase theater security cooperation by facilitating bilateral and multilateral military interactions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The staff talks and the multilateral roundtable were a big success,â&#x20AC;? said Radford. â&#x20AC;&#x153;OfďŹ cers from all staffs brought renewed dedication and enthusiasm to the discussions which prompted meaningful dialogue and laid the groundwork for future expansion of the relationship between our navies.â&#x20AC;?

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■ when and where Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Norfolk Begins May 14 through May 17 Includes traditional Greek cuisine, entertainment, arts and crafts, a cooking school and a drive-thru.

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As part of National Kids to Parks Day, May 16, Virginia State Parks will offer special kid-friendly activities, and visitors will receive a coupon for complimentary parking later in the year.

“Virginia State Parks offer numerous activities and programs that promote our youth becoming engaged and active in the outdoors,” State Parks Director Craig Seaver said. “This engagement promotes a healthy and creative lifestyle for years to come.”

The fifth annual National Kids to Parks Day is sponsored by the National Parks

Trust. The event is designed to foster an appreciation for nature and public lands and to encourage families to get outdoors and lead a more active lifestyle.

A list of park programs can be found here: http://bit.ly/kidstoparks2015. Many activities are great for first-time visitors and offer basic instruction in popular outdoor activities.

For example, fishing programs will be offered at Claytor Lake, False Cape, Mason Neck, Staunton River and Twin Lakes state parks to help young people and novices learn about fishing.

Other parks will offer a day full of

activities. Douthat State Park features an annual car show. Sky Meadows is introducing two new Junior Ranger activity books – Junior Historian and Junior Farmer – in addition to the Junior Naturalist.

The fun won’t end at sundown. Powhatan, Sky Meadows and York River will offer star gazing or astronomy programs. Caledon and Twin Lakes have an Owl Prowl scheduled.

National Kids to Parks Day also kicks off the Get Outdoors! Challenge.

Visit five different Virginia State Parks between May 16 and June 30, to earn an

Annual Naturally Yours Passport Plus, good for a year of free parking and discounts. Complete details on the challenge, including rules, can be found here: www. dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/get-outdoors. shtml.

Virginia State Parks are managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.

For more information about state park activities and amenities, or to make cabin or camping reservations, call the Virginia State Parks Customer Service Center at (800) 933-7275 or visit www.virginiastateparks.gov.

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WPNSTA Yorktown hosts annual 5K at Cheatham Annex WILLIAMSBURG

Come out and salute and support our area’s military members and their families on May 16, at the ninth annual Armed Forces Day Red, White & Blue 5K Run/ Walk, sponsored by the Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance in partnership with local merchants and area military installations.

This year’s race will take place at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown – Cheatham Annex. Pro-

ceeds from the event fund the Alliance Armed Forces Committee’s scholarship programs for military members and their families, and recognition awards for area uniformed personnel, as well as veteran support activities.

Registration is from 7-8 a.m. with the 5K Run/Walk starting at 8:30 a.m., culminating in a awards ceremony and refreshments for all participants. A special one mile “Fun Run” starting at 8 a.m., will precede the 5K run/

walk, providing a fun morning for all ages.

The race is open to the public and is an official Colonial Road Runners Grand Prix event. The entry fee is $25 and $10 for active duty and reserve military participants.

For more details regarding registration, call the Alliance at 229-6511 or visit www.williamsburgcc.com/redwhiteblue5k. Registration is also available online at www.raceit.com.

Courtesy photo The Greater Williamsburg Chamber and Tourism Alliance, in partnership with local merchants and area military installations, invite military and civilian runners of all ages to participate in the ninth annual Armed Forces Day Red, White, and Blue 5K.

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

Chesapeake Jubilee ■ ■ ■ ■

When: May 16, 10 a.m.

Where: Chesapeake City Park Cost: $5 - $9 For more information, call: 482-4848

The 2015 Chesapeake Jubilee will again host the Chesapeake Kiwanis Club Shrimp Feast and the BBQ Cook-off Competition, sanctioned by the world famous Kansas City Barbeque Society. As always, don’t miss our Annual Fireworks Extravaganza produced by the world famous Zambelli Fireworks! In addition to great Music and Food, Amusements of America will be on site with thrilling rides and game. Bring the kids out for what is sure to be a memorable occasion.

Armed Forces Day Red, White, and Blue 5K/Fun Run ■ ■

When: May 16, 8:30 a.m.

Where: Naval Weapons Station Yorktown-Cheatham Annex gym ■ Cost: $10-$25 ■ For more information, call: 229-6511, or visit, www.williamsburgcc.com/redwhiteblue5k.

The Greater Williamsburg Chamber and Tourism Alliance, in partnership with local merchants and area military installations, invite military and civilian runners of all ages to participate in the 9th Annual Armed Forces Day Red, White, and Blue 5K. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the race starts at 8:30 a.m.

Register online at www.raceit.com/ Register/?event=31532.

Deep-sea Exploration Exhibition ■ ■ ■ ■

When: May 16, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Where: The Mariners’ Museum Cost: Various / Free - $13.95 For more information, call: 596-2222

EXTREME DEEP: Mission to the Abyss highlights the adventure of deep-sea exploration and discovery using modern technology. Children of all ages will love exploring life at the bottom of the sea.

With multiple interactives using modern technology, visitors will learn firsthand about the geologic forces deep within the earth and the magnificent engineering feats of Mother Nature. Interactive activities allow guests to become a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) pilot and investigate a model of the Titanic’s deck; step inside a full scale mock-up of the interior of Alvin and use a joystick to explore a worm colony; operate Alvin’s robotic arm to pick up lava rocks and clams from the seafloor; examine other-worldly creatures; and so much more.

Indian River Park Nature Trail guided walk ■ ■ ■ ■

When: May 16, 9:30 - 11 a.m.

Where: Indian River Park Cost: Free For more information, email: info@ friendsofindianriver.org Join us for a hike along the nature trail and through the park. Learn about the history of the park, the native trees and plants in this century old forest on the Indian River flood plain, and its value to maintaining the health of local butterfly, bird, and wildlife populations. Meet at the park entrance at Rokeby Ave. and Main St. (2001 Rokeby Ave.)

Sailors completing motorcycle safety course to get discount at the NEX NEXCOM Public Affairs

In 2010, the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) partnered with the Naval Safety Center and Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), to offer a discount coupon on motorcycle protective gear for all military members who complete the Motorcycle Safety Course - Basic Rider’s Course (BRC – Level I) at their base.

NEXCOM continues its support to the Navy Motorcycle Safety Program by expanding its discount coupon program from a one-time-use to a career-long commitment to providing discounted safety gear to every military rider. Now, each time a military rider signs up via the Navy’s Enterprise Safety Applications Management System (ESAMS) and takes a motorcycle safety course (required every three years), NEXCOM will offer the discount coupons for motorcycle gear, 25 percent off for those taking the BRC (Level I) and 15 percent off for follow-on courses.

“The NEX is committed to providing the best customer service possible to our military members and we are happy to expand this program to allow them to continue to get the necessary motorcycle gear at a discounted price,” said retired

Rear Adm. Robert J. Bianchi, NEXCOM Chief Executive Officer. “We absolutely want our Sailors and Marines who ride motorcycles to be safe and wear the right equipment when riding.”

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Stardust, WWE’s intergalactic Superstar from the fifth dimension, has been a regular on WWE programming since June 2014. Some people think he’s Cody Rhodes, son of WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes and half-brother of Superstar Goldust. Stardust wouldn’t agree with those people. See Stardust and many other Superstars and Divas of WWE when they present a taping of WWE SmackDown at Norfolk Scope on May 19.

Jonathan McLarty: You recently made R-Truth face his fears in a match you had with him when you pulled spiders out of your “Bag of Fear,” allowing you to get the victory.

Have you picked up on any of the fears for other Superstars that you may face in the future?

Stardust: There are all types of fears. A lot of these Superstars and Divas like to appear bulletproof. I know someone who is almost seven feet tall and is terrified of cats. I literally saw him hyperventilate at the sight of a cat. I can’t say who... it’s Luke Harper. Maybe that bag would have a cat in it?

JM: Let the cat out of the bag!

SD: Out of the bag!

JM: Would you like to

touch upon the origins of Stardust? I was not familiar until Goldust introduced you on WWE television.

SD: You know that light travels at 186,000 miles per second? It’s so fast and in your body; created through fusion.

Your body, my body – I am inside of you. Yes, he (Goldust) came many harvests, many moons, many years ago in the mid ‘90s. He was a harbinger to bring you what you have today. A bigger, better, sleeker, sexier, faster, younger version of Goldust.

JM: You’ve mentioned that Cody Rhodes is no longer with us, and I won’t mention his name too much. What is this aversion you have to him, and in what ways do you feel you are superior?

SD: I just think that when you walk in to a Baskin Robbins and you think of the 31, or you’re interplanetary and walk into a Baskin Robbins

on Mars and you think of that 62 – you think, “I can do this, or I can do a combination, or I can add this. I want this flavor, I want that flavor. I want all of the flavors.” Very few people walk in and say, “I want vanilla!” That’s all Cody Rhodes is – Vanilla. He’s 100 percent competent, but nothing more. I don’t like vanilla ice cream.

JM: What is your favorite Earth flavor of ice cream?

SD: Butter pecan, baby!

JM: You seem to have taken a liking to Cody Rhodes’ wife Eden Stiles. How do you feel she has performed as a WWE ring announcer while Lilian Garcia is rehabbing her knee injury?

SD: I have nothing but respect for Lillian Garcia, but in terms of the light – the sheer power... Galileo, hundreds of years ago, was the first little human being to look through the telescope. I imagine the feeling he had was the same

feeling I get, the WWE Universe gets, when Eden Stiles is in the ring. She blows those other broads out of the water.

JM: What are you more a fan of – Star Trek or Star Wars?

SD: Oh, how dare you! (Audible Groans) I can answer it, but you’re going to draw ire and negativity. It’s Star Wars.

There’s nothing bigger. Gosh, I love Star Trek. If I could just sit and stare at Jean Luc Picard’s face all day, I would, but I’m a Star Wars guy. How about Captain Phasma - have you seen the pictures? Holy Spaceballs!

JM: I know at WrestleMania, everyone brings out their new outfits for the grand event. What was the inspiration behind your new attire?

SD: The inspiration was – many years ago, believe it or not, Stardust went to grade

school. Some sort of fundamental, rudimentary school.

I had a friend Nathaniel. That friend wore this ridiculous, magnificent, glorious cape to our little dance social. Ever since then, I wanted to recreate that cape on a grander scale.

JM: Some people shake hands with their fellow man, but you tend to touch the other individual’s index finger with your own finger.

Would you care to elaborate on this choice?

SD: One of the first movies that beamed out into space, that reverberated throughout the cosmos was Steven Spielberg’s E.T. In E.T., that’s how he greeted the people of Earth. It’s synonymous with peace, with healing. I wanted to present that nonaggressive vibe to the WWE Universe. Plus, nobody gets

pregnant doing that.

JM: What can you say to bring the members of the WWE Universe in Norfolk out to the SmackDown taping on May 19?

SD: There at The Scope, it’s almost their duty. If this were a monarchy, you would have to march to the arena for public functions like this. I feel like The Scope has such a historic pro-wrestling/sports entertainment background that you owe it to yourself to see what all the fuss is about. I can tell you all of the people that are going to be there, but it doesn’t matter because you get to see STARRRRRRDUST! WWE presents the “WWE Payback” pay-per-view live on the WWE Network Sunday, May 17. To purchase tickets for the May 19 postPayback SmackDown taping, you can visit the Norfolk Scope box office and all Ticketmaster locations.

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

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$14,995; 24x30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; $15,995; w/Slab & Vinyl Siding.

Call 465-0115 or 362-1833. dandwgarages.com

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

USED TRAILER SALE !!!

2011 John Deere 3038E, 125 hours, 4WD, 60â&#x20AC;? bucket, canopy, hydrostatic, differential lock with i-match quick coupler, diesel, has 3rd valve, 4/1 bucket, power tiller, bush hog, 72â&#x20AC;? grade box w/rippers, 72â&#x20AC;? rake, 72â&#x20AC;? blade, 16â&#x20AC;? single bottom plow, old 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; disc, 18â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 7000 lb trailer, all in excel cond, priced as a unit, $27,000 firm. Manteo, cell 252-423-0083, home 252-473-9884.

Garages D&W Garages - 20x24' $13,495; 24x24'

Miniature Schanuzers-M/F. Reg. Shots/

PUGGLES - The Best Of Both Worlds, Grab A Ball

Farm Equipment-Vehicles

NEW FLOORING FAST!!

We'll bring samples to your home, measure, and can even install the next day. We are Hampton Roads largest flooring dealer, so you get your floors installed right and at the lowest price guaranteed.

CALL 453-8000 for your free quote.

beauty with brains, $550. 757-274-2381.

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

Floors

black tri, blue carrier, vet checked, family raised, shots up to date, very rare, wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t last, must see! $1175 Cash. 757-580-0281

Move Out Sale-Piano, lots of carpet, dishes,

Cover Lifters, $179. Call (888) 772 - 7810

IT DONE RIGHT H FREE Estimates, LOW Rates H LIC, BONDED, INS.H Fix It Now For Less 449-7501

English Bulldog

German Shepherd Pups-Black & tan & solid black, AKC reg, ready to go. $650. 757-779-1240.

German Shepherd Pups full breed, litter of 6- 2F left, black & tan, w/ papers, $500. 919-812-8692

Spa & Hot Tub Covers - $99 & Up.

walks, Great Prices, Free Est. 424-7174

Electrical Work

Mess Dress White Jacket-46L. Mess Dress Blue Jacket LCDR(Line)-42R. Both worn once. Price: 100.00 ea. Both for 150.00 Call Ross 267-231-4612.

SHEDS & DOG HOUSES FOR SALE -

20 Yrs Exp. Driveways, Patios, Side-

10% OFF ABSOLUTELY ANY JOB

German Shepherd Pups-Black. 5F, 2M, par-

8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 16â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Well Built & Reasonable. MUST SEE !

Call (757) 339-0766 Anytime

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

Fully Insured W/ Workmans Comp Call 466-9249

3 Whirlpool Air Conditioners 8000 BTU, good condition, $35 each. 1200 BTU Whirlpool, good cond., $75. Leave a message, 757-531-7182

timer, ladder, needs liner. $600. 757-892-4905.

Concrete/Asphalt 18 Yrs. Concrete Exp.-S & H. All Types of

H J.D. BAKER & SONS H

German Shepherd Pups-Accepting dep. for black & brown, AKC reg, born 4/4/15, 1st shots, parents on site. $750. 757-803-3680.

Pool-24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; round, above ground. Salt system, pump,

Your Own Insp & Call Me. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m Known As The Stonesmith, Semi-Retired Earl Smith. You Will Not Find A Better Man, 515-3831.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you don't use concrete, it's your own asphalt!â&#x20AC;?

window ac, 12000 BTU for sale in Portsmouth, VA. Please call 7579052829 for more info.

some furniture, all kinds of cooking utensils, many different items, 757-581-2097, 757-496-1579.

Now is The Time To Get On The List For Stone Work. Pointing Up The Cracks in Your Brick Walls & Steps That Will Only Get Worse. Do

KITTENS, CATS, PUPS & DOGS Hrs: Mon. thru Fri. 12:30-6 PM, Sat. 1-6 PM; Sun. 2-6 PM. 610 Jackrabbit Rd., Va. Beach

English Shepherd & Golden Mix Pups-1st shots, de-wormed, avail to take home now. $250.

252-357-4829, 252-548-8327, call or text

for ballroom dancing, & a beautiful model car collection. Must see to appreciate. 757-499-0176.

Brick Block Work

Pets-Dogs,Cats,Other

Stove $125; Freezer $150; Washer $150; Dryer $125; Dishwasher $100. A/C $60. All Items Like New. DELIVERY AVAIL 757-447-7347

3 Beautiful Like New Ball Gowns

Rare immediate openings in well established daycare home. Top notch references, clean, safe, gentle playmates, expert care. 1st aid/CPR, healthy meals. Newborns/toddlers. 40 hrs $85/wk.

Part time available. Little Creek Road/ Tidewater Drive area. 588-0533

ADOPT AT HOPE CENTER

LARRY ZEDD

Appliances

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

ered scope, sling, 2-10 round mags, 735-5050

EVERY MONDAY AT 6 PM-10,000 Sq Ft. Bldg. All Inside

Articles For Sale 6OLUNTEERSOF!MERICA ORG

Hunting Equipment Remington Woodmaster 30-6 2.5x10 pow-

Lawn & Garden

APPLIANCES - Refrigerator $195;

showcases avail for rent on monthly basis. Contact Scott at 757-553-1774 or visit the mall at: 928 Diamond Springs Rd., Va. Beach, Suite 122.

Childcare

FREE PICKUP of broken or unwanted lawn

STAMP COLLECTIONS Cypress Point Antique Mall-Booths &

www.cmobilityonline.com

Automotive Service A Bucket of Suds Detailing Headlight Restoration. Mobile Detailing, Window Cleaning & Power Washing. Call 749-6612

patios, stone walls, plants, mulch & irrigation.

Call Bill Christodal, 757-355-1967.

Lawn Maintenance

And Give Us A Call! $400. 757-274-2381. shed. $450. 757-421-7708.

S I A M E S E - 8 wks old, chocolate point, $200 cash. 252-482-3658.

Plants,Seeds,Flowers PALM TREES FOR SALE Sables 16â&#x20AC;&#x2122; $475 Mexican Fans 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; $350, Sylvester Palms 16â&#x20AC;&#x2122; $1000. Pick-up delivery extra. 757-719-9273. www.cabanaboypalms.net

Power Boats/Cruisers 1973 Bertram 31â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Sport Fisherman, Ray marine radar, GPS, depth sounder. Garmin GPS, twin 230 Volvo Penta diesels. $38,500. 621-2609

Sailboats 22â&#x20AC;&#x2122; MacGregor 1984, brand new roller furling, 9.9 engine, low draft, swing keel, very good cond, good trailer, $3800 neg. 757-442-5728.

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

D. Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 482-5083 A-1 BLACK, Screen/Sifted Black Topsoil, Mulch, Sand, Compost. Prompt Delivery. Visa/MC.

Affordable Cuts - Landscaping, Lawn & Tree Service, Edging & Mulching. Grass Cut - Minmum Charge $60. Lic & Ins. CC Accepted, We Do Anything In The Yard. Free Est. 472-8370

MOBILE MECHANIX WE SERVICE ALL LAWN TRACTORS

Including JOHN DEERE. We Service Generators 757-478-3474

Moving-Hauling (A) FAMILY TRASH MAN Household, demo inside & out, construction sites, dumpster drop off, backhoe work. We haul it all!

20 yrs exp, lic & ins. 485-1414

ATTICS & GARAGES CLEANED Contents hauled away, also tree limbs & shrubs.

Call 934-2258

B & J MOVING

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

Painting/Decorating AA Affordable Painting / Plastering - Paint

Jack Frost Enterprises 430-2257

Jobs low as $70/rm, Drywall & Handyman Services.

No $$ Down!! I Can Beat Anyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prices. 237-1090

Wanted To Buy

Wanted To Buy

Can deliver. 757-706-3667 Thomasville King-Size Sleigh Bed, cherry $599; Hunter armoire, 10-drawer, cherry $399; Kingsdown king-size mattress & box spring, Vintage Collection, Model Chardonnay $399.

Downsizing to condo, 757-390-1235. 757-481-3092

Good Things To Eat

BENNETTS CREEK U-Pick & pre-picked on plastic. 5401 Bennetts Pasture Rd. 1 mi South of Rt 17. 757-483-9880 Brookdale Farm - 721-0558 U-Pick STRAWBERRIES

RIPE NOW FOR YOU! PUNGO - 2060 Vaughan Rd., Va. Beach CHESAPEAKE - 2133 Mt. Pleasant Rd. 8a-6p Mon-Sat, Noon-5p Sun. Horse-drawn Hayrides @ Ches. this weekend Check Facebook for daily field conditions and hours

CINDYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PRODUCE-Strawberries, Rhubarb, Hanging Baskets, Flowers, Herbs. 10-6 Daily, 2385 Harpers Rd., VB. 427-2346. MC/Visa.

FAITH FARMS U Pick & Pre Pick Strawberries 3259 Lake Prince Dr., Suffolk. Mon.-Sat. 8-7. 620-8677.

FLANAGAN FARMS U-Pick Strawberries 7-7, 7 days/wk

Corner Of Muddy Creek & Princess Anne Rd. 426-5585 Or Check Us Out On Facebook!

Diabetic Test Strips Wanted Up To $25 Cash/Box Unexpired/Unopened LOCAL, CALL BETH 757-235-4496 WWII Relics. Retired Vet seeks WWII helmets, medals, daggers, etc. 757-869-1739

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

Suites, Screen Porches. Your Plans or Ours.

Quality By Design. Fully Licensed and Insured.

757-482-7824 www.glkirkbuildersinc.com Quality kitchens, baths & decks. 30 Years Exp. 757-923-3330. www.sevadesignbuild.com

Air Conditioning & Heating Strawberries, U-Pick $1.79 lb., 3244 New Bridge Rd., Pungo. 426-9908. 7 AM-6 PM Everyday.

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

Attorneys LILLEY FARMS - U pick & pre-picked on plastic. 2800 Tyre Neck Rd. Western Branch. Ches.

I-664. Call for hours, 483-9880.

Poor Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farm, Chesapeake Strawberries You Pick. Bring Containers. Open Daily 8-6. Call 757-679-9707

Pest Control

Additions Additions, Sunrooms, Mother-In Law

Affordable Custom Homes & Additions.

FLIP FLOP FARMER

His & Hers Paint/Plaster Licensed and Insured. Free Estimates.

10% Military Discount Call 757-672-6957

DIVORCE Uncontested. $350 + $88 filing fee.

No court appearance required.

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

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

Plastering/Drywall A1 PLASTER & REPAIR 32 Yrs Exp. Small Repair Specialist. Affordable Pricing.

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

SPECIALIZING IN CEILINGS Walls, Cracks, Circle Ceilings & All. Free Estimates.

Licensed & Insured. 757-695-7755.

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

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

Roofing-Guttering AA+ Affordable Roofing-To meet your budget. Over 20 yrs. exp. Complete new roof or roof repairs. Lots of ref’s. Call Stanley’s Affordable. Free Est. Lic’d & Ins’d. Member BBB. Senior Citizen Discount. 757-289-0044

For Rent-Rooms

Automobiles for Sale

Chesapeake, Nice Room for Rent

Colerain, NC 206 Lazy Hill Dr. (Bertie Co.)

Chevy 2004 Impala SS turbo, night blk, auto,

Chevy 2001 S10 LS, Ext Cab, 2WD, 4.3 V-6,

3BR, 2BA Brick ranch on .6 acre corner lot.

Very good move in condition, FSBO-Broker Tax value only $137,200 252-793-1942 mikeswearingen1807@gmail.com

air, loaded, leather, sunroof $4950 439-8017 va dlr

auto, air, p/w, p/l, CD, alloy wheels, Linex Bedliner, immaculate, new insp, only 113K, NADA $6675 OBO. Call 757-934-8989. Va. Dlr.

Central air & heat, cable, $165/wk. 757-409-2343

Chesapeake/South Norfolk furn’d bedrm, all included, $125 wk., $125 sec. 757-270-3387. ers welcome, $500 mo. $300 dep. 757-773-3236.

For Sale-Norfolk Home

LICENSED & INSURED

www.ykroofingsiding.com

Tree Service H AMERICANTREESERVICE.CO H H Free Stump Grinding With Tree Removal H 100% Price Match Guarantee. 757-587-9568

CHES-Battlefield/Volvo Pkwy, furnished, incl. all

Ford 1988 Mustang Convertible LX, 56K

utils & cable. $525/mo + dep. 757-681-4067.

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

Complely Furnished w/flat screen TV, private

Ford 2002 Taurus SEL mint cond., auto, air, leather, sunroof, loaded, $2990. 439-8017 va dlr

entrance, all utils, must be employed, will work w/dep. Va. Bch, 2 blocks from Town Ctr., close to busline, $595. 757-580-0246.

Ford 2003 Taurus 4 dr., auto, AM-FM, 169K mis., dark green, excel cond. $3995. 757-876-4049

KEMPSVILLE-Lg furnished bedroom, must have professional full-time job, non-smoker/drinker, house priv’s, drug/criminal check. $650 mo+ deposit. Call 757-333-3894.

OCEAN VIEW - $149,000

Ford 2004 Mustang Conv., charcoal gray,

Great home for someone looking to downsize.

3 BR/2 BA near beach, golf, shops, dining & parks.

Judy Boone Realty/Jack Blake 757-339-2327

Ford 2004 Mustang Excellent condition, auto,

Norfolk - Furn’d Room, house privileges. $600 mo. No dep. All utils included. 831-7564

Burial/Cemetery Plot

Norfolk-South Norfolk

Rosewood Memorial-2 plots in section of Garden of Good Shepherd. Will sell both for $3000.

Call 757-464-1258 for more information.

Rosewood Memorial Park-Sermon On The

Furn’d Rms., Share BA/Kit., Clean, Quiet, ALL Utils Inclu. Sec. Dep. $150. $150/week.

MUST BE EMPLOYED!!! Available Now.

757-858-8246

St Marys Cemetery Mausoleum-Tier A Holy Family Patio, crypt #107, 4 person burial. 340-6552

Va Bch-$500. All+ cable inclu. Ref. needed. Avail

For Rent-Chesapeake House

Va Bch-Furn rm, priv. home, off Oceana, credit/

$1400/mo. $1400 sec. dep. 3BR, 1BA, appliances, new heat pump sys., big yard. 757-421-0956

For Rent-Condo OCEAN VIEW-2+ BR condo, furnished, 4 decks,

VB - Pembroke Meadows, $545 mo. inclu all. Long time renter, no smoke. Ref’s. 757-518-5498

Cedar Grove Acres. House to share, unfurnished 1 BR, 1 BA to rent. Fitness rm, laundry, off-street parking. $750+ $550 dep. Utils inclu.

Call Carol 757-778-1221

central heat/air. $1350 mo. 757-478-1805.

Prentis Park-3 BR, 1 BA, a/c, washer hookup, freshly painted, porch, $750. 757-434-5342.

Pontiac 2000 Firebird, extra clean, low mis., Smart Car 2008 Passion Conv, 29K mis.,

auto, air, loaded. T-top, $3950. 439-8017. Va. Dlr. like new, $7800. 252-435-3945.

Toyota 1999 Solara, immaculate, auto, air, loaded, leather, sunroof, $2990. 439-8017. va dlr.

Toyota 2004 Camry XLS, immaculate, auto, Toyota 2011 Camry LE, 1 owner, immaculate, white, leather. 44K. $14,900. 757-482-2842.

Motor Homes WILLOUGHBY BEACH - $134,900 2-story pet friendly end unit condo overlooking creek. 2 BR/2.5 BA, tons of natural light & extra deck space Judy Boone Realty/Jack Blake 757-339-2327

Portsmouth 2 Rooms- 1 $400, 1 $500, incl. all util. & internet, clean home. 252-722-1736

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For Rent-Portsmouth House

OCEAN VIEW - $239,900 Bayfront 3 BR/3.5 BA condo completely updated inside & out. Roof top deck & indoor parking.

Judy Boone Realty/Jack Blake 757-339-2327

air, leather, loaded, $5950. 439-8017 va dlr.

For Rent-Va.Beach House

Churchland- 3 BR, 3 full BA, formal din & liv rms,

slide-in ramps, excel cond, $1950. 646-3480

Vans Chevy 2005 Venture Beautiful blue finish, auto, air, inspected, $2,990. 439-8017 VA DLR

Ford 1989 Econoline 150, 166,200 mis., runs good, all window van, $1300. 757-539-4488.

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

FREE TOWING. 749-8035 AUTOS ACCEPTED - Any Year, Make Or Model TOP DOLLAR, FAST, FREE TOWING. 757-737-2465 Or 757-577-2606

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

& bath, $650+half util., Call Gene 435-1900

For Rent-Norfolk Apts

nice neighborhood, 757-857-1442

Utility Trailers 2011 Car Trailer custom built, electric brakes,

Hyundai 2009 Sonata GLS, 4 cyl., silver,

leather, low miles, $2990. 439-8017 VA DLR

For Rent-To Share

Southern Park Apt’s near Southern Shop

Bromley 4BR, 2BA, close to bases,

Hyundai 2003 Sonata, fully loaded, very low mis., 4 cyl., nice. $3500. 757-487-4194. Va. dlr.

82K, fully equipped, excel cond, $7500. 285-7202

2200sqft. Home in Blackwater Private bed

For Rent-House (All)

For Rent-Norfolk House

Completely renovated 3 BR/2 BA home near beach, shops & bases. Shed & workshop in fenced yard. Judy Boone Realty/Jack Blake 757-339-2327

bkgrnd ck, clean, quiet, no drama, $500. 635-5151

professional seeking 1 prof. priv area incl furn. master BR, walk-in closet+ storage closet, full BA. $750, cable & utils inc. 2 pking spaces. 717-6076

Center, 1, 2 & 3BR’s avail., unfurnished, 477-9560

OCEAN VIEW - $149,900

May 1. Proof of income. Smokers ok. 452-0138

Chesapeake-Upscale neighborhood on water, 1

House for rent- 3BR, 1.5 BA ,Single Car garage.

1300 sq.ft. $1150 mo. neg. Call anytime.

757-620-8509.

cond., auto, air, loaded, $6450 439-8017 VA DLR

store, $525 mo w/$250 dep 757-967-9113 lv msg

gar., on bay, $1295. PEPPERTREE -2 BR condo, 2 BA, all appliances, $995. 687-5300. Apollo Realty I

3 Bedroom 2 Bath Single Family Home in Bayview Beach. 2147 Sq. Ft. $1600.00/ month.

757-289-9813

Nissan 2003 Frontier Extra Cab XE-V6, mint

air, p/w, p/l, cruise, insp, $4650 439-8017 va dlr

Infiniti 2000 i30 Excellent condition, auto, air PORTS.-Furn’d, cable, all utils, 1 blk to bus &

46K, auto, a/c, silver, $9990. 757-816-0710 va dlr

Honda 2003 Accord LX Cpe- great cond, auto, Honda 2003 Civic Hybrid, new inspection, SPOTLESS, 5 spd, air, $3950. 439-8017. Va. Dlr.

Mount, 4 lots, 2 vaults. $6000. 704-439-0215.

Farmhouse for Rent 2908 Bunch Walnuts Rd.

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

Honda 2003 Accord EX auto, air, loaded, leather, sunroof, $4990. 439-8017 VA DLR

Kempsville-Reduced rent 4 rm in exchange for

Trimming, total removal (stumps), Lisc./ Insured, Senior/Military Disc. free estimates- 237-1285

Chevy 2007 Silverado, reg cab, 8’ bed, 2WD,

39K, pristine cond, $9500 firm. 757-410-2328.

Honda 2002 Civic EX, 2 dr coupe, spotless, 136K, auto, air, loaded, $3990. 439-8017, va. dlr.

house duties. chores. Ref. 757-227-8046.

Godwin Tree Service- Over 25 YRS Exp. Pro-

loaded, sunroof, pearl white, $3450 439-8017va dlr SPOTLESS auto, air loaded, $4990, 439-8017 va dlr

FLOYD'S TREE SERVICE Topping, Trimming, Removal.

Free Estimates. Licensed & Insured. 420-6396

only 50K, $8990. 757-816-0710. Va. Dlr.

Chrysler 2007 PT Cruiser, burgundy finish,

Y.K. Handyman

Call (757) 880-5215

Chevy 2007 Impala LS, 4 dr., fully equipped, Chrysler 2005 Sebring Ltd mind cond., auto,

Chesapeake-Furn rm, share kit., laundry, smokSPECIALIZING LEAKS & REPAIRS Commercial/Residential Roofing & Siding $1.99 Sq. Ft. Seamless Gutters. Tile & Hwd Flrs

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THE PROPERTY SHOPPE (757) 496-1986 Lic’d. Agent Heritage Park- Stunning like-new 4 BR, 3 BA Home, S/S Appliances/Granite in kitchen, Gar, FP, No Smoking. $2700 mo. 1st mo. FREE. Michelle Siebert Realty 757-426-6200 Ext. 529.

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Harley Davison 2009 Sportster 883 Low

Antiques & Classics Chevy 1968 El Camino, 383, 4 spd, California car, $14,000 OBO. 757-428-2390.

Automobiles for Sale

For Sale-Mobile Home AFFORDABLE MOBILE HOMES

BMW 2003 325i auto, V6, p/w, p/brakes,

Little Creek- Handyman’s special, can’t be moved, park requires background check. 422-3484

Motorcycles

Real Estate Services

1999 Ford Ranger BLACK FORD RANGER WITH 74,000 MILES $3000.

CONTACT MS.B (757)559-9041

Buy or Sell, Cash or EZ Terms. 438-4802

Reese Hitch 5th Wheel, W/D, gas generator, many other items, great prices, 757-513-3999

BMW 1983 R100RT, white, extras, call, very

Cash Paid To You. 285-1234

HUNGER BLOGS, TOO.

good cond, $3000 cash. 757-619-3226.

Garage kept, very low miles, $4250. 757-420-6201

Sport Utility Vehicles Honda 1999 Passport EX, 4WD, looks & runs great, auto, air, insp, $3300, 757-319-5211

Infiniti 2002 QX4, SPOTLESS, leather, sunroof, loaded, 2 tone finish, $4990. 439-8017, va. dlr.

Jeep 2002 Liberty 4wd, p/w, p/l, cruise, new

1 IN 6 AMERICANS STRUGGLES WITH HUNGER.

TOGETHER WE’RE

tires, looks & runs perfect $4,990 439-8017 va dlr

Nissan 2001 Xterra 4wd, immaculate, auto, air, loaded, $3,950. 439-8017 VA DLR

p/s, cool AC, runs great, $4800. 757-724-1152

Nissan 2003 Pathfinder SE, loaded, mis avg, sunroof, NICE. $4500. 757-487-4194. Va Dlr

BMW 2011 128i, prem. pkg, blue, 37K mis., gar. kept, satellite, $20,600. 252-202-9593.

Toyota 1997 RAV 4, a/c, auto, sunroof, new timing belt, 4 cyl., $3800 firm. 757-589-2401.

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

NWS Yorktown Chapel ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass schedule: 8:30 a.m., Sun. PROTESTANT Worship service:10:30 a.m., Sun.

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

ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass schedule: 9 a.m., Sun. Bible study: 9:30 a.m., Tues.

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

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

NAS Oceana Chapel ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass schedule: 11:30 a.m., Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m., Sun. PROTESTANT Sun. school: 9:15 a.m., Sun. Worship service: 10:40 a.m., Sun. Bible study: 11 a.m., Wed.

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

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contact info

duty chaplain

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

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

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

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

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