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STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT CANEBRAKE RATTLESNAKES AT NORTHWEST ANNEX By Katisha Draughn-Fraguada Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads Public Affairs

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Students from a reptile monitoring and conservation class with the Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation in Front Royal, Va. had the opportunity to get up close and personal and learn about tracking and implanting radio transmitters in canebrake rattlesnakes during their visit to Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Northwest Annex (NWA), May 21. “We wanted the students to meet and see experts in lab and ﬁeld setting, and to have access to their knowledge, passion and wisdom,” said Dr. Tom Akre, Associate Professor of Biological and Environmental Sciences at Longwood University. “We wanted the students to see a long-term monitoring program in action, in particular, one that was focused on a threatened species that included cooperative management between different agencies.” Conducting surgeries on the canebrake rattlesnakes to implant radio transmitters has been a longterm and intensive study completed at Northwest Annex since 1995. Since the start of the study, more

■ surgery Chris Petersen, a natural resources specialist with Naval Facilities Engineering Command Atlantic (NAVFAC), performs surgery on the canebrake rattlesnake.

We wanted the students to meet and see experts in lab and ﬁeld setting, and to have access to their knowledge, passion and wisdom.” - Dr. Tom Akre

Since the start of the study, more than 50 snakes have been implanted with radio transmitters and approximately 14,000 observations have been collected.

than 50 snakes have been implanted with radio transmitters and approximately 14,000 observations have been collected. In 1995, Northwest Annex wanted to understand the impact of the loss of forest canopy density on the behavior of the canebrake rattlesnake. An agreement was then formed between Northwest Annex and Old Dominion University, with funding and support by Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) and the Navy.

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Yeoman 1st Class Maria Daviddelacruz, (left) and Aviation Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Julemarie Hayes, both from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46, go over the requirements to become Department of Defense Sexual Assault Victim Intervention (SAVI) advocates.

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MCPON discusses career navigator, uniforms at Newport By MCC Shawn D. Graham Center for Service Support Public Affairs

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Fleetwide sexual assault awareness standdown scheduled for June Press Release Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

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All Navy commands will conduct a sexual assault prevention and response (SAPR) standdown between June 10 and July 1, according to Navy Messages released this week. Reserve component units and deployed personnel will also commence their standdown starting June 10, but will have until July 22 to complete. “Our end state for this standdown will be that all of our service members and civilian personnel clearly understand SAPR principles and resources,” said Vice Adm. Scott Van Buskirk, Chief of Naval Personnel. “All personnel will understand their

BATTLE OF MIDWAY COMMEMORATION Read about how Naval Station Norfolk, Naval Weapons StationYorktown, Navy Warfare Development Command, and U.S. Naval War College Newport honored the Battle of Midway. » see A8

■ standdown Following the standdown, a completion report will be submitted to the Secretary of Defense by July 17. A facilitator’s guide and Navy leadership video messages can be found at www.sapr. navy.mil.

accountability and role in reducing with a goal of eliminating sexual assault from the Navy, fostering a command climate of dignity and respect, and upholding our core values of honor, courage and commitment.” The command triad (commanding ofﬁcer, executive ofﬁcer and command master chief) of each command will lead Sailors and Navy civilian personnel in a minimum two hours of focused facilitated instruction on SAPR principles and the importance of fostering a climate of dignity and respect in the workplace. Additionally, targeted professional ethics/standards of conduct refresher training will be conducted for recruit-

» see SAPR | A11 FATHER’S DAY IS THIS SUNDAY This week’s Heroes at Home section has columns about Father’s Day as well as gift ideas for every kind of dad!

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Master Chief Petty Ofﬁcer of the Navy (MCPON) (AW/ NAC) Mike D. Stevens visited Naval Station Newport to discuss Sailor issues, June 4. During the visit, MCPON spoke to the Command Master Chief/Chief of the Boat courses, attended various events and spoke to enlisted Sailors stationed in the New England area. Stevens discussed the new

■ more MCPON See B1 to read about MCPON’s trip to Oklahoma. Career Navigator initiative, which replaced the Navy’s decade-old Perform to Serve (PTS) re-enlistment approval. The new Career Navigator program, implemented June 3, has several new policies about reenlistment. Petty ofﬁcer ﬁrst class’ will no longer have to compete against their peers for reenlistments. Neither will petty

ofﬁcer second class’ and below in undermanned ratings. At present, more than 150,000 Sailors are in rates or pay grades that position them for automatic approvals to re-enlist. “Retention is changing, but we will always have Sailors transitioning out and coming in just like normal,” said Stevens. “The Navy’s retention is in great shape and it’s only going to get better with the Career Navigator program.”

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Summer = Smart energy conservation By Busola Omosewo Naval Weapons Station Yorktown Energy Manager

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It’s summertime again and the hot and humid days of summer have already arrived. When the heat and humidity increases, the use of electricity for cooling our spaces also increases. You can do your part to help conserve energy by practicing smart conservation measures. Energy conservation beneﬁts many parts of our lives on a daily basis by reducing consumption of vari-

ART EXHIBITS, ART CAMP AND D.I.Y. ART Check out C1 for your local art ﬁx, including the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art’s 58th annual Boardwalk Art Show and the Chalk the Walk at the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, both taking place this weekend. » see C1

ous utilities. The summer months increase our efforts to regulate the temperature of the air in offices and workspaces. A large part of our workforce travels from shops and offices to other areas, and are in and out of spaces constantly, causing fluctuation in the air temperature that results in people constantly adjusting the thermostat. Every little adjust-

ment adds to your command’s monthly electric bill. A good conservation measure is setting and leaving the thermostat at one temperature. Don’t adjust the thermostat for your body temperature change – let your body adjust to the space temperature. When entering a conditioned space, wait at least 15 minutes before

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Youth Center opens at Yorktown Capt. Lowell Crow, commanding ofﬁcer, Naval Weapons Station Yorktown and Tina Mullins, Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Youth Center Director, cuts the ribbon on the new $3.8 million Youth Center, June 7. Joining them are Mike Bond, MWR Director and Elaine Wells, an employee at the Youth Center. The new center has an increased capacity for 90 kids, up from 30 in the old Youth Center, and will lessen the environmental impact on the installation by lowering water and electricity consumption.

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WWW.ABTESTPREP.COM Retired Rear Adm. Robert J. Bianchi, Chief Executive Ofﬁcer, Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) presents retired Adm. Steve Abbot, President and Chief Executive Ofﬁcer of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS), a ceremonial check symbolizing the record-breaking $357,690 donated to NMCRS.

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On June 10, retired Rear Adm. Robert J. Bianchi, Chief Executive Ofﬁcer, Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) presented a ceremonial check to retired Adm. Steve Abbot, President and Chief Executive Ofﬁcer of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS), symbolizing the recordbreaking $357,690 donated to NMCRS by NEX customers during a promotional event held in the spring. “We are happy once again to represent the thousands of NEX patrons who chose to donate to this Navy and Marine Corpsfocused cause and we are proud to present this check on behalf of our customers,” said

Bianchi. “This is the third year customers have been able to purchase benefit tickets to support the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. Each year, NEX customers have responded with greater generosity and enthusiasm than the year before.” Beginning in March, NEX customers were able to purchase a $5 card to benefit the NMCRS. The ticket entitled customers to specific discounts for a one-time purchase on either April 22 or 23. “We are grateful for this strategic partnership with the Navy Exchange Command,” said Abbot. “This generous donation will make a significant, positive impact on the Society’s ability to provide emergency financial assistance for active duty and retired Sailors, Marines and their families. Thank you to all those who contributed!”

The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) released its fiscal year 2012 audited financial report which showed a $45.9 million contribution to Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR). “NEXCOMs mission is to provide customers with quality goods and services at a savings and to provide quality of life program support to Navy MWR,” said retired Rear Adm. Robert J. Bianchi, Chief Executive Officer, NEXCOM. “Our contribution of $45.9 million represents 70 percent of our 2012 NEX profits. So, not only do customers save an average of 21 percent, plus sales tax, when they shop at their NEX, the money they spend also ultimately supports their own quality of life.” Navy MWR uses the dividends from the NEX in a variety of ways. Installations receive part of the funds for specific installation level MWR efforts. The remaining funds are used for MWR capital projects to improve facilities.

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NAVSTA Norfolk hosts Breezy Point Triathlon Left: A participant crosses the ﬁnish line of the Breezy Point Triathlon on Naval Station Norfolk. Right: Participants in the Breezy Point Triathlon start the swimming portion of the race. The 22nd annual Breezy Point Triathlon is a race consisting of a 750-meter swim, 14-mile bike ride and 5K run.

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honored to be able to hold the Breezy Point Triathlon here.” In the past 22 years the triathlon has been held, more than $80,000 has been contributed to local and military charities including the NavyMarine Corps Relief Society. By creating 18 different divisions based on age and skill level, participants were given an opportunity to compete against athletes with the same level of aptitude. “I love the people and the atmosphere,” said Mathew Wright, a triathlon participant from Yorktown. “It’s inspirational to see people coming together to support each other during events like these.” During the race, volunteers handed out water, guided the participants through the

By MCSN Scott Barnes Navy Public Affairs Support Element-East

Whether it’s to lose weight or to stay in shape, we are glad to provide the participants with an outlet to do so.” - Race director Brian Sagedy

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More than 500 triathletes participated in the 22nd annual Breezy Point Triathlon hosted by Naval Station Norfolk, June 2. The race, open to active duty and retired service members and civilians from the Hampton Roads area, consisted of a 750-meter swim, 14-mile bike ride and a 5K run, which tested the athleticism and endurance of the triathletes. “The military plays a big part in the triathlon,” said Brian Sagedy, the race director of the Breezy Point Triathlon. “Naval Station Norfolk is the biggest naval base in the world and we are

challenging course and provided the racers the moral support needed during the undertaking of such a challenging endeavor. “This event is fantastic for the community and the Navy,” said Vincent Ortiz, a retired lieutenant commander and race participant. “It gives people a chance to come out and prove themselves.” “There are many different reasons people run this event and each one is important,” said Sagedy. “Whether it’s to lose weight or to stay in shape, we are glad to provide the participants with an outlet to do so.” Triathlete Scott Shumate won the event with the fastest overall time of 1 hour, 2 minutes, 16 seconds.

Participants in the Breezy Point Triathlon compete during the bike portion of the race on Naval Station Norfolk.

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Stennis Sailors educate local students on military service By MC2 Kathleen O’Keefe USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Public Affairs

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U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Huntington Ingalls Industries The Navy took delivery of the future USS Minnesota 11 months early of the submarine’s contract delivery date. Minnesota took 63 months to build, making it the fastest delivery yet for a Huntington Ingalls Industries - Newport News Shipbuilding-delivered Virginia-class submarine.

PCU Minnesota (SSN 783) delivers ahead of schedule, achieves highest readiness scores of the class Press Release Team Submarine Public Affairs

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The Navy took delivery of the future USS Minnesota (SSN 783) from Huntington Ingalls Industries - Newport News Shipbuilding (HIINNS), June 6, 11 months early of the submarine’s contract delivery date of April of 2014. Minnesota took just 63 months to build. The fastest delivery yet for a HII-NNS-delivered Virginia-class submarine. “Minnesota’s delivery is a tremendous milestone for the submarine, our shipbuilding partners, the Navy and the nation,” said Rear Adm. David Johnson, program executive ofﬁcer for Submarines. “Virginia-class submarines are a vital part of our nation’s security strategy. Their capabilities make them indispensable assets.”

■ commissioning The Virginia-class submarine USS Minnesota (SSN 783) will be commissioned on Sept. 7 in a Norfolk ceremony.

Minnesota’s delivery is two months faster than USS California’s (SSN 781), the next most recent submarine delivered by HII-NNS. The submarine also had the shortest construction span from pressure hull complete to delivery, taking only 12 months, and is the most complete Virginia-class submarine at delivery. Finally, Minnesota had the highest readiness score of any Virginia-class submarine to date as measured by the Navy’s Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV). Minnesota, which began construction in February of 2008, was built

under a unique teaming agreement between HII-NNS and General Dynamics Electric Boat. “The skill, commitment and dedication I have witnessed this team exhibit over Minnesota’s construction and trials period has been outstanding,” said Capt. David Goggins, Virginiaclass program manager. “The entire team recognizes the importance of our mission to deliver the best possible platforms to the warﬁghter and each team member continues to execute that mission at the highest levels.” Minnesota will be commissioned on Sept. 7 in a Norfolk ceremony. Virginia-class submarines are built to dominate the world’s littoral and deep waters, while conducting antisubmarine; anti-surface ship; strike; special operations forces; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; irregular warfare; and mine warfare missions.

Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis spoke with 7th and 8th grade students about military career options during Mountain View Middle School’s 2013 Future Fair, June 5. The fair was a chance for Sailors to talk to students about military service and the many options available to them when choosing a career. “It’s important that we’re here today to show the community that we are here for them and to let kids know what the U.S. Navy is about,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Arnel Angeles. In addition to the presentation by Stennis’ Sailors, the fair also included representatives from local businesses and educational institutions, exposing the students to a va-

riety of viable career options. “The military presence, as well as our community members coming in, is so valuable because kids forget that there is a whole community of people out there who are looking out for them, care for them and who really want to see them succeed,” said Jennifer Chamberlin, the coordinator for the fair. Some students who already have an interest in the military, like 7th grader Sage Riggs, used this opportunity to learn more about being a service member. “I want to be an Army doctor when I grow up,” said Riggs. “The fair and the Navy guys really helped me learn more about working in the military.” “I really hope that the kids had a lot of fun,” said Chamberlin. “I also hope they become inspired and develop some ideas about what they want to do when they get older.”

MCSN Jose L. Hernandez Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Arnel Angeles, a Sailor aboard Nimitz-Class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), speaks with students about career opportunities in the U.S. Navy during Mountain View Middle School’s Future Fair.

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20 Years | Navy Fitness Part 1

Physical ﬁtness in the Navy, then and now By MC1 Lolita Lewis The Flagship Staff Writer

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“Drop and give me 20!” These dreaded words used to signify the arduous task of physical fitness for Sailors, Marines and other service members, but in the last 30-plus years, the Navy has adopted a culture of fitness. Throughout the years, the core of Navy Fitness experienced a myriad of changes … from the bi-annual Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) to the implementation of the Navy Operation Fitness and Fueling Series (NOFFS). Since the original introduction of the Navy’s Physical Fitness Program in June of 1976 and fitness test in 1980, the word “fitness” has evolved into “physical readiness,” ensuring both active component and reserve component personnel maintain a level of physical fitness to support overall mission readiness, able to deploy worldwide – whenever or wherever needed. It’s the job of commanding officers to account for the physical readiness of their personnel and physical fitness was integrated into the Navy work week. Today’s Sailors are encouraged to participate in moderate activity weekly, which includes at least 2.5 hours of cardiovascular exercise, as well as strength training exercises at least twice per week to work all major muscle groups. Command Fitness Leaders (CFLs) also play an integral role in the overall fitness and readiness of the command. All CFLs must be trained and certified through a five-day CFL Certification Course, which covers the administrative actions and duties of a CFL, basic exercise physiology and nutrition principles, basic Physical Readiness Information Management System (PRIMS) training, as well as intense, daily gym sessions that teach various methods for exercise programming. There are more than 140 trained CFL instructors who conduct the CFL Certification Course at installations worldwide, and more than 100 classes are offered annually. Biannually, service members’fitness is assessed through a PFA and CFLs are in charge of conducting the PFA for their command. The PFA includes a medical screening, a body composition assessment (BCA) and a physical readiness test (PRT). The PRT consists of push-ups, curl-ups (sit-ups), and a cardio event, with scoring based on age and gender. Service members with PFA failures are subject to administrative actions. Additionally, service members who fail to meet BCA or PRT standards must participate in a command Fitness Enhancement Program (FEP). Service members who fail to meet PFA standards three times in a four-year period are processed for administrative separation from the Navy, as per OPNAVINST 6110.1J, released in July of 2011. Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Cheryl Parker, an assistant command fitness leader (ACFL) at Maritime Civil Affairs and Security Command onboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Dam Neck Annex, assists with her command’s FEP training. She believes to achieve overall physical fitness, you must first master functional fitness. “We have FEP Tuesdays and Thursdays, which consist of functional fitness workouts and cardio,” she said. “Functional fitness workouts relate to everyday functional activities … ‘How do you sit on a toilet?’ … you squat. ‘How do you pick up things off the floor?’ … you deadlift.” In addition to command physical training programs,

■ more fitness See C9 for more on the Fitness Enhancement Program (FEP). there are 18 on-base gyms and fitness centers in Hampton Roads alone that are available for service members. The gyms provide a variety of group exercise classes weekly, including spin cycle, yoga, Pilates, TRX suspension training, kick boxing, Zumba, functional fitness, step and more. Visit www.discovermwr.com for a complete list of available group exercise classes. Angela Wright, a fitness assistant at the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Hampton Roads NH-30 Gym, said the resources that are available for Sailors today have grown exponentially over the past few years. “Fitness used to be just that … fitness,” she said. “Now, we have more to offer. Our fitness program continues to stay on the cutting edge with up-todate equipment, and a staff that is certified and motivated to keep our military a motivated, healthy fighting force.” Kim Wood, the fitness coordinator at the NSA Hampton Roads Joint Forces Staff College Gym, said she noticed a steady increase in the use of base gyms since she started her career as a group exercise instructor in 1999. “There was a time when Sailors would prefer to workout in a civilian fitness facility, usually because civilian facilities tended to have more upto-date equipment and fitness programming,” she said. “Over the past five to eight years, there has been a direct shift in this pattern. I’m very proud to be a part of the Navy Fitness team and excited about what the future holds.” In 2009, the Navy began developing the Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling Series (NOFFS), designed to provide the Navy with a “world-class” training resource for Sailors, Navy health and fitness professionals, which allows the Navy to maintain peak physical readiness – a top priority of the 21st Century Sailor and Marine initiative. The series uses the latest sports science methodologies to combine both human performance and injury prevention to ensure safer training sessions, while yielding positive performance outcomes. A majority of morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) fitness assistants in Hampton Roads are now NOFFS-trained. When NOFFS was in the planning stages, the original concept was to create a tried and true Navy manual, but through focus groups, Diana Strock, a senior advisor for health and fitness with the Navy’s Center for Personal and Professional Development, discovered that Sailors preferred an easier method. “They said, ‘Don’t put it in a manual … don’t give us a CD,” she explained, “we want to be able to grab-and-go … something we can take with us!” In the summer of 2010, NOFFS was rolled out into four distinct series iterations, each designed specifically to tackle the needs of the following platforms: submarine, surface ships, large decks and group training. Each workout provides exercise pictures, descriptions, sets and repetitions, and allows workout durations of 30, 60 or 90 minutes. The fleet received the series in a variety of formats, including laminated card sets; downloadable PDF documents; as well as an app for the iPhone, iTouch or iPad. An Android OS version is also in development. Lisa Sexauer, the Navy’s fitness, sports and deployed forces support program manager for Commander, Navy Installations Command, noted

MC1 Lolita Lewis Information Systems Technician 1st Class Christopher Windbigler assists Information Systems Technician 1st Class Crystal Campos with exercises on the TRX Suspension Trainer at the Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads NH-30 gym, June 5.

that the NOFFS 1.5 app was introduced in late May of this year and NOFFS 2.0 will arrive later this summer. The NOFFS 2.0 app will feature three new workout series entitled “Strength,” “Endurance” and “Sandbag.” In addition to the

new workout series’, NOFFS 2.0 will also include a “Regeneration” series to help facilitate recovery and assist Sailors with mitigating aches and pains. “The goals of each program are slightly different – a strength-focused versus an

endurance-focused program – and have different fueling requirements,” she said. With state-of-the-art equipment, new portable apps and advancements to Navy Fitness methodology, the Navy is making positive ﬁtness strides

Next week: Navy Fitness Part 2 for today’s Sailors and a strong foundation for tomorrow’s Sailors. Check back next week as we delve into the role of CFLs, how newer ﬁtness equipment aids training and what the future holds for Navy Fitness.

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A SHOT OF REALITY, ALCOHOL AWARENESS By MCSN (SW/AW) Scott Youngblood

Usually I wouldn’t expect this kind of training to be fun, but I couldn’t help but laugh when they pulled my shipmates up on stage to help act.”

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Sailors experienced “A Shot Of Reality” comedy presentation at the Norfolk Naval Station Navy Youth Center, presented by Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention (NDAP) during Drink Responsibly Month, June 5. “A Shot of Reality” is a comedy act that raises the awareness of the effects of drugs and alcohol that is realistic, interactive, fun for all and is an alternative to traditional training.

- Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Nelson Runyan

“Usually I wouldn’t expect this kind of training to be fun, but I couldn’t help but laugh when they pulled my shipmates up on stage to help act,” said Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Nelson Runyan from amphibious assault ship

USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Colin Sweeney and Bryce Wissel, actors from Mission IMPROVable, presented a sketch comedy show for the Sailors in the audience. Their act alternated between improvisations in which the audi-

ence participates and educational sketches that presented facts and statistics. “We started doing comedy more than 10 years ago in college and we have performed on naval bases before not doing any sort of alcohol awareness,” said Sweeney. “After receiving feedback and getting requests to help educate people in alcohol awareness, we got with local law enforcement, doctors, Alcoholics Anonymous and Mothers Against Drunk Driving for pertinent information to craft an exciting educational experience.” Colin and Bryce addressed

MC3 (SW) Frank J. Pikul Sailors and alcohol educators discuss the effects of alcohol abuse on the human body during a presentation of “Shot Of Reality” in the Naval Station Norfolk Youth Center.

issues such as binge drinking, health risks, alcohol misuse, drunk driving, assault, social mistakes and alcohol related laws. “I was surprised by the level of knowledge the actors had about alcohol aware-

ness,” said Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Amagouno Minta from amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). “I learned a few new things and I know my junior Sailors took a lot home from this show, too.”

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First carrier countermeasure anti-torpedo launched Press Release Team Submarine Public Affairs

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MC1 Eric Brown Cmdr. Darren Nelson, commanding ofﬁcer, USS Arlington (LPD 24) was named an admiral in the Great Navy of the State of Nebraska following the commissioning of the amphibious transport dock, April 6.

USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) conducted the first aircraft carrier-borne end-to-end at-sea test of the Surface Ship Torpedo Defense (SSTD) System, the Navy announced, June 6. The SSTD System combines the passive detection capability of the Torpedo Warning System that not only finds torpedoes, but also classifies and tracks them, with the hardkill capability of the Countermeasure Anti-Torpedo, an encapsulated miniature torpedo. The at-sea tests were

conducted May 15-19. The Countermeasure Anti-Torpedo is being developed by the Pennsylvania State University Applied Research Laboratory (PSU-ARL). It is designed to locate, hone in on and destroy hostile torpedoes. Over the four-day testing period, Bush engaged seven torpedo-like targets with seven Countermeasure AntiTorpedoes. Designed to validate the end-to-end of the system. The testing proved successful. “These tests are a culmination of a very focused effort by the Navy including the program ofﬁce, Bush’s crew, Norfolk Naval Shipyard and our academic and industrial part-

ners,” said Capt. Moises DelToro, the Undersea Defensive Warfare Systems program manager. “With all seven of our shots doing what they are designed and built to do, it validates our work and significantly enhances our current capabilities.” This first end-to-end test of the SSTD System achieved several firsts: the first Torpedo Warning System detection of targets from a carrier, the first automatic detection and automatic targeting of an incoming torpedo target from a ship, the first launch of Countermeasure Anti-Torpedo from a carrier and the first end-to-end Torpedo Warning System and Countermeasure Anti-

Torpedo system detection-to-engage at-sea test. “It is gratifying to have these tests go so well,” said Rear Adm. David Johnson, program executive officer, submarines, whose portfolio includes the Undersea Defensive Warfare Systems Program Office. “The engineering involved to detect a hostile torpedo, process its direction, speed, depth and then engage it with a carrier-launched Countermeasure Anti-Torpedo is impressive. I am confident that the fleet will be pleased with the results.” Given the complexity of the system, the program office is taking an incremental approach to the development and acquisition of the Surface Ship Torpedo Defense System. The Navy currently plans to equip all aircraft carriers and other highvalue units with the Surface Ship Torpedo Defense system by 2035.

Arlington commander promoted to admiral, in Nebraska anyway By MC1 Eric Brown USS Arlington Public Affairs

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USS Arlington’s (LPD 24) commanding officer, Cmdr. Darren Nelson was fairly surprised to find out that – following the commissioning of his amphibious transport dock on April 6 – he had been meritoriously promoted to admiral. But only in Nebraska. Thus, this advancement to the pinnacle of the naval profession unfortunately will go unrecognized by the U.S. Navy – there will not be any decorative stars and bars, nor a very significant pay raise for Nelson in the near future. That said, being named an admiral in the Great Navy of the State of Nebraska carries considerable weight – it is that landlocked state’s greatest honor. Since it’s inception in 1931, five U.S. presidents have been named admirals and its roster also includes Bill Gates, Bill Murray, Ann Landers, Johnny Carson and Julius “Dr. J.” Erving. “Being named a Nebraska admiral is a great honor, one that I really was not expecting,” said Nelson, a native of Rushville, Neb. “I had always thought that perhaps when I was older I would get nominated for – and accepted into – this fraternal organization.” Nelson’s letter of appointment was signed by Nebraska Governor David Heineman. “I do strictly charge that all officers, seaman, tadpoles and goldfish under your command to be obedient – and you are to observe and follow, from time to time, such directions you shall receive, according to the rules and discipline of the Great Navy of the State of Nebraska,” the governor wrote. According to the Nebraska Admiral Association’s website (www.nebraskaadmirals.org), “No governor has ever mobilized this vast storehouse of talent and ability for the good of Nebraska; it is estimated that more than 100,000 thousand admirals have been appointed. Many Nebraskans and visitors to our state have not heard of our Navy; they have not heard of the waves of prairie schooners that at one time plied our plains under which lies our real wealth – Nebraska’s underground sea.” Nelson became the prospective commanding officer of USS Arlington in October of 2010. His path to Nebraskan admiralship began with an official visit he made to the state the following September, for Omaha Navy Week. “During my trip there, I had the opportunity to enlist about 30 Sailors into the Navy,” he recalled. “I also met the governor and some of the senators, and shared the story of the Navy – and USS Arlington – with them.”

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Battle of Midway Commemoration ■ about the battle The actions of the service members during the battle prevented Japanese forces from capturing Midway Island and it marked the dawn of the U.S. Navy’s global prominence and the coming of age of carrier aviation. The Battle of Midway cemented the need for carrier aviation, showcasing carrier aviation’s ability to deliver credible combat power, an enduring value today, and is widely regarded as the most important naval battle of the Pacific in World War II.

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Admiral, professor and Japanese ofﬁcer talk Midway

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Rear Adm. Terry B. Kraft, Commander, Navy Warfare Development Command (center), Cmdr. Shusuke Kitaguchi (left), Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Personnel exchange program ofﬁcer at Navy Warfare Development Command, and Dr. Timothy J. Orr, assistant professor at Old Dominion University, talk about a Battle of Midway display at Navy Warfare Development Command headquarters at Naval Station Norfolk.

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MCSA Jesse A. Hyatt Information Technician 3rd Class Andrew Caplinger, Blue Jacket of the Quarter for Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, and Alan Bobbe, retired aviation boatswain’s mate 1st Class and World War II veteran, commemorate the wreath during the 71st Battle of Midway commemoration ceremony.

By MC2 Molly Greendeer, Naval Station Norfolk Public Affairs

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Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk commemorated the 71st Anniversary of the Battle of Midway (BOM) in a ceremony, June 5. The historic and decisive battle, which took place June 4-7, 1942 is regarded as the turning point in the Pacific during World War II. U.S. Navy carrier strike forces, augmented by shore-based bombers and torpedo planes, decisively defeated an Imperial Japanese Navy carrier task force during the battle. “This day is for Sailors to understand our heritage, the sacrifices and really heroic examples that were exhibited at the Battle of Midway,” said Capt. David A. Culler, Jr., commanding officer, NAVSTA Norfolk. “It was through initiative and ingenuity that our Navy persevered.” “We are here today to ensure that their shining example continues to inspire our nation and our Navy and to remember those defenders, the survivors and those that gave the ultimate sacrifice, so long ago and so far away,” he continued. Also in attendance was retired Chief Aviation Machinist’s Mate Earnest “Dave” Davenport, who served as a machinist’s mate and enlisted pilot who worked 60 hours during the threeday battle. He shared his recollection of the battle, thanked the audience and asked that they always remember the

By MC3 (SW) Frank J. Pikul Navy Public Affairs Support Element East

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MCSN Scott Barnes Retired Navy Capt. Dexter Rumsy II, a World War II veteran who flew patrol planes during the Battle of Midway (left); Capt. David A. Culler, commanding officer of Naval Station Norfolk (center); and retired Chief Petty Officer Earnest P. “Dave” Davenport, a World War II veteran who served on a PBY Catalina aircraft during the Battle of Midway, stand during a moment of silence during the Battle of Midway Commemoration.

service members who lost their lives during the battle. “The details of my former life become hazier with age, as if it was all a dream,” said Davenport. “It is a great honor to have been asked to speak today.” “It is good for the people to learn that freedom was not free and this ceremony is a way to express that,” said guest speaker retired Capt. Dexter Rumsey II, Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana’s 17th commanding officer, 1964 – 1966. “They gave the ultimate sacrifice to give us freedom. We are just the lucky ones who got back.” Rumsey entered the Navy as an aviation cadet and was assigned to four commands before assuming command of NAS Oceana. Rumsey had a support role flying patrol planes during the BOM.

During the battle, Japan lost four carriers, a heavy cruiser, three destroyers and 256 planes. The United States lost Yorktown, a destroyer and 145 planes. Japan’s losses, both at Midway and at the Battle of Coral Sea, shifted the balance of naval power in the Paciﬁc – Japan was never able to recover from its losses. “This commemoration event on the Battle of Midway is important for everyone to remember the past and the service members that defended this country, and gave their lives so that we are free today and continue to be free,” said Air Trafﬁc Controller 1st Class Narcisco Penate. “It is great to attend these events because you meet the service members who participated in past wars, it has been an honor for me to be here and pay tribute to those service members.”

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Newport admiral lectures on Midway

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Rear Adm. John Christenson, president, U.S. Naval War College (NWC), provides opening remarks to students prior to a lecture examining the Battle of Midway at NWC in Newport, R.I. The lecture was given by professor Barney Rubel, dean of the center for naval warfare studies, and was provided in conjunction with the Navy’s commemoration of the 71st Anniversary of the Battle of Midway.

Naval Weapons Station (NWS) Yorktown hosted a Battle of Midway commemoration ceremony at the Scudder Hall Galley, June 4. The ceremony commemorated the 71st Anniversary of the Navy’s victory over the Japanese and the 307 Sailors and Marines who lost their lives during the battle that took place during World War II. “We are here to recognize the sacrifices and heroism of the brave Sailors and Marines who were there defending our great nation from Japanese aggression,” said Master-AtArms 1st Class Orlando St. Louis, the 2012 NWS Yorktown Sailor of The Year. “Without their efforts, the war would have been lost in the Pacific.” Capt. Lowell Crow, commanding officer, NWS Yorktown praised the courage of the men who served during the battle. “These were true service members who did not care about making the ultimate sacrifice for their country in the heat of battle,” he said. “Their pride and commitment in defending our country and the Navy inspire us in the present to serve with the same honor and distinction that they did.” Alan Bobbe, a retired aviation boatswain’s mate 1st class and World War II veteran who served on the escort aircraft carrier USS Chenango (CVE 28) in the Pacific, was the guest of honor and spoke about the importance of honoring the veterans of battle that are still alive. “There are not many veterans left from this historic battle and they deserve the respect that they earned serving their country, and the Navy. I never participated in the battle itself, but the victory they achieved

I hope that future generations will never forget what happened during those fateful days in the summer of 1942.” - WWII veteran Alan Bobbe

gave me the pride and courage to enlist and do my part to defend my nation,” said Bobbe. “I hope that future generations will never forget what happened during those fateful days in the summer of 1942.” The commemoration concluded with a wreath laying ceremony where Bobbe, Crow and St. Louis presented the wreath to pay homage to the veterans and the fallen from the battle. “This wreath represents the honor, courage and commitment that these men had in the most terrible of situations that they had to go through,” said Bobbe. The Battle of Midway took place June 4 - 7, 1942, where an American task force including the aircraft carriers USS Enterprise (CV 6), USS Yorktown (CV 5) and USS Hornet (CV 8) stopped the Imperial Japanese Navy’s advance towards Hawaii and the West Coast of the United States. The victory came at a price though with the loss of Yorktown, the destroyer USS Hammond (DD 412) and 150 aircraft. “Today reminds everyone that the price of freedom is high and we must be ready at any time to defend our country like those men did,” said Crow. “We will never forget what they did for us and we will always have the utmost respect for those who served during that terrible time.”

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JECC RESERVIST REDEPLOYS FROM HORN OF AFRICA TO YEMEN AS USAID MEMBER By Whitney Williams Joint Enabling Capabilities Command Public Affairs

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As a member of the Joint Enabling Capabilities Command’s (JECC) Joint Planning Support Element (JPSE), which provides joint command and control capabilities to every geographic combatant command, it is likely that you could be deployed to various locations around the world. For the JECCs reserve component members, this is an opportunity to participate in operations and missions they would not get to experience in their civilian careers. The opposite is true for U.S. Army Maj. Louisa Bargeron, who recently returned from a deployment with the JECC to the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTFHOA), in Djibouti, Africa. Bargeron and a team of three JPSE members assisted with planning efforts and provided expertise in the Joint Operation Planning Process. Within a matter of weeks, Bargeron will

return to the same area of operations to support a mission team in Yemen with her civilian position at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). A 17-year Army veteran, Bargeron has worked for USAIDs Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs for more than three years supporting public engagement and outreach. According to Bargeron, the nature of a position at USAID includes serving overseas field locations, especially recipient aid countries. In June, Bargeron will depart for a one-year tour to Yemen, her first choice of available USAID field missions. “These are exciting times for Yemen,” Bargeron explained when asked why she volunteered for the mission. “The country is undergoing a political transition, the national dialogue is underway and represents the first time in Yemen’s history that a diverse group has come together to discuss the country’s future.” She will join a team already in

place and serve as the mission’s democracy ofﬁcer. “I will help tailor USAIDs assistance to each phase of Yemen’s political transition so we can support the priorities and requests of the Yemenis participating in the dialogue process,” said Bargeron. “This includes capacity building programs that support increased government-to-citizen engagement and understanding of processes related to Yemen’s transition.” Bargeron will be posted in Sana’a, Yemen, just across the Gulf of Aden from the CJTF-HOA headquarters in Djibouti, where she was deployed with the JECC. Although her mission with USAID is mostly unrelated to her recent deployment, there are some similar challenges that will overlap, including issues with drought, famine, security, piracy and trafﬁcking. “My short time at CJTF-HOA brought to light these issues and is helping me to think through how I can use my civilian-military status to positively affect

Courtesy of Joint Planning Support Element The Joint Enabling Capabilities Command Joint Planning Support Element members, including U.S. Army Maj. Louis Bargeron (pictured fourth from right) pose with other members of the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa while deployed to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Africa to provide joint planning expertise.

outcomes,” she explained. Correspondingly, Bargeron is hoping to apply some of the skills she acquired during her time at the JECC to this new position. “The beneﬁt of coming from the JECC is the experience working in a joint environment and adapting that to an interagency environment,” she said. “I’ve learned a great deal from the staff as a result of their experiences, in particular best practices in consensus building, strategy formation and planning.” Bargeron is eager to join the USAID team in Yemen and has already set some signiﬁcant goals,

especially related to programs that supportYemeni women and children. “Yemeni youth play an important role in sustaining a legitimate Yemeni government,” she said. “I hope to expand on programs that improve the capacity of youth civil society organizations to effectively advocate their demands to the government. I also hope to expand on programs that address Yemen’s gender gap by building on work that empowers women throughout the political system.” Bargeron hopes to ultimately achieve the core work of USAID, but on a more personal level, she says she’s hoping to learn a little Arabic.

The guidelines for the newly reconstructed Family Care Plan are outlined in Marine Corps Order 1740.13C, released March 25.

New Marine Corps Order simpliﬁes Family Care Plan creation process

The care plan has been streamlined into a three-page process that designates a primary and alternate caregiver for the dependents of service members.

The Marine Corps recently released a new order restructuring the process of creating a Family Care Plan. Marine Corps Order 1740.13C has condensed the plan into a simple, threepage document. Dual-military couples with dependents, Marines with a dependent spouse, and single Marines with a dependent will be required to complete a care plan. Ken Lewis, facilitator for the Family Care Plan class aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, said it is extremely

By U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Mary Coleman Marine Corps Air Station New River Public Affairs

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JOINT COURSE MODERATORS PREPARE STUDENTS FOR MEDIA INTERACTION By MC1 Alice C. Hall U.S. Naval War College Public Affairs

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MC1 Eric Dietrich U.S. Naval War College’s, College of Operational and Strategic Leadership in Newport, R.I., delivers a lecture to ELOC students.

Twenty-five media specialists, comprised of Navy officers and enlisted personnel, provided media training to 307 U.S. Naval War College (NWC) students as part of the Joint Military Operations (JMO) Capstone Exercise, June 3 - 7. “Know your message. Communicate it clearly and know the reporter is neither your friend nor the enemy, but a partner to get your word out there,” said Capt. Mary Hanson, public affairs officer and moderator for the JMO media training. The training consisted of simulated news conferences and one-on-one interviews with mock reporters. Following the conference and interviews, students were given immediate feedback based on their responses to media questions. The overall experience was designed to prepare JMO

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Senior leaders attend war course By MC1 Eric Dietrich U.S. Naval War College Public Affairs

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Twenty-nine senior officers participated in a fiveday executive-level operational level of war course (ELOC) at U.S. Naval War College (NWC) in Newport, R.I., June 3 - 7. “The course helps us translate the commander’s vision into action by giving us the tools to frame problems, extract [information] from the commander’s vision and present it in a way that people can understand and execute it,” said Capt. Bill Sherer, U.S. 6th Fleet comptroller and ELOC student. ELOC consists of lectures, seminars and group discussions, and features active and retired flag officers as guest speakers. “The course lays out the framework for how we analyze problems and organize staff, and how we develop, present, communicate and execute plans. It has taught me to be a lot more rigorous in planning orders, responding to contingencies and executing orders,” said Sherer. By developing leaders who are able to think and act critically, the course serves as an avenue to support NWCs commitment to combat readiness through education. “The students are going to be on fleet staffs, many of which are on the pointy end of the spear,” said Capt. John Schneider, co-director for ELOC. “They’re going to be doing the command and control of forward-deployed naval forces as they operate across the spectrum of military operations.” The course is provided by NWCs College of Operational and Strategic Leadership, is held three times a year and has successfully graduated 148 active duty officers, 38 reserve officers and 18 senior DOD civilians since 2011. It was developed as a response from leaders to fill an educational gap between the maritime staff operator’s course, which trains junior staff officers and the combined/joint forces maritime component commander course, which trains flag officers. More information on the JMO course, visit www. usnwc.edu/eloc.

FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | JUN 13, 2013 | THE FLAGSHIP | A11 Chris Petersen, a natural resources specialist with Naval Facilities Engineering Command Atlantic (NAVFAC), performs surgery on a canebrake rattlesnake.

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Continued from front The project entails the students, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Atlantic (NAVFAC) staff members and VDGIF employees catching the snakes in the ﬁeld and taking them to the laboratory. Radio transmitters are surgically implanted into the snakes’ body cavity so that they can be repeatedly located. In some cases, multiple surgeries have to be performed if the battery in the transmitter expires. Most transmitters last about two years. “The work that the Navy is conducting on the canebrake rattlesnakes at NWA is unique. No other studies are being conducted on this species in Virginia and only a few others are being conducted in other parts of the U.S.,” said Chris Petersen, a natural resources specialist with NAVFAC. “What makes the project so unique is its longevity. This fall represents the 18th year the project has been going on. Studies such as this are critical to understanding the life

history of a species that can live more than 25 years in the wild.” During the students’ visit, they were shown a PowerPoint presentation on the history of the canebrake rattlesnake project, results of the habitat use and movement patterns of the snakes, and how the snakes’ movements are analyzed. They were then brought into the ﬁeld and located several rattlesnakes using radio telemetry. They ﬁnished the day by capturing one of the study subjects which needed a new radio transmitter and conducted a surgery in the lab. “I wanted the students to see that the DOD, and in particular the U.S. Navy, are some of the most important stewards of our natural resources, and as a result, some very important conservation and management programs have emerged on installations across the country,” said Akre. The Reptile Monitoring Course is through Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation of the Smithsonian Conservation Biology

Institute and George Mason University. The students are taught a background in reptile biology, evolution and systematics; the threats and impacts to reptiles; the conservation status of reptiles; how to design and conduct inventory, assessment, and monitoring programs for reptiles; and how to analyze their data. The students, who are from Vietnam, Switzerland, Nepal, Germany, California and New York were in the two week immersion course that ended on May 24. “The entire day was very interesting to me because I was able to experience wildlife which I really enjoy,” said Thuy Nguyen, a student from Vietnam. Petersen thought it was very important for the students to see the Navy’s signiﬁcant contribution to natural resource management and conservation. “I do not think the average person realizes the great efforts the Navy makes towards balancing our military mission and managing natural resources,” he said. “I believe the students ended the day with an appreciation of the Navy’s efforts to maintain healthy, resilient environments that can sustain military testing and training for decades to come.”

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Continued from front ers, sexual assault response coordinators (SARCs) and victim advocates (VAs), which emphasizes how violations impact mission readiness. All training center and institutional instructors, as well as personnel who are the ﬁrst to interact with sexual assault victims, including health care providers, Fleet and Family Support Center counselors, chaplains, judge advocate general personnel and NCIS investigators will re-

ceive specialized refresher training, using the Navy’s successful SAPR-Leadership/ SAPR-Fleet training programs and other Navy SAPR resources. As part of the standdown, the Navy will conduct an active review of credentials and qualiﬁcations of recruiters, SARCs, VAs, training center and institutional instructors, recruit training center division commanders, NCIS investigators, sexual assault nurse examiners and those qualiﬁed to conduct sexual assault forensic examinations.

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Continued from front Stevens also addressed uniform matters and the need for competency in the wear and enforcement of uniform regulations. “We are going to become professional and proﬁcient with the uniforms we own,” said Stevens. “The uniforms we have will be our uniforms for the foreseeable future. We must become experts on its proper wear and care.”

Chief Ship’s Serviceman (SW/AW) Frederick Burgess, Center for Service Support, found the insight from Stevens to be important in the Navy’s future plans and goals. “The MCPON is one of the faces of the Navy,” said Burgess. “He clears up any rumors and answers every question that comes his way. His explanations about the disestablishment of PTS made sense. I’m positive that Career Navigator will help bolster our Navy workforce even more.”

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Master Chief Petty OfďŹ cer of the Navy (MCPON) (AW/NAC) Mike D. Stevens visited Oklahoma and Tinker Air Force Base, June 3, to talk with service members, comfort families and offer reassurance that Navy leadership

stands ready to assist with recovery from severe weather and deadly tornadoes that devastated the area last week. â€œYou hear about the horriďŹ c damage on the news, but I needed to see it for myself,â€? said Stevens. MCPON said he planned to provide feedback from the Oklahoma Sailors to the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) when he returned to Washington, D.C.

The visit comes on the heels of two weeks of severe weather plaguing the area, which started on May 20 with a category EF5 tornado. Stevens offered moral support and a listening ear to the survivors of the horriďŹ c tornado that killed 24 people, including 10 children. After landing at Oklahoma Cityâ€™s airport, Stevens rode past lawns scattered with debris, viewing devastation

so great that it seemed as if garbage had literally fallen from the sky. His ďŹ rst stop was at the home of Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Scott Dansby and his wife, Gennifer. He walked stoically around their neighborhood full of utter devastation with debris piles and said the damage was

Master Chief Logistics Specialist Nicholas Sibley shows Master Chief Petty OfďŹ cer of the Navy (MCPON) Michael D. Stevens where one of his Sailors homes is located during a visit to Moore, Okla.

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DOD Expands Safe Helpline for Sexual Assault Victims

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The Chief of Naval Operations has developed a working group focused on reducing the administrative overhead on commands, allowing Sailors to spend more time and energy on â€œWarďŹ ghting First.â€? â€œOur goal is to give back to our

By Terrina Weatherspoon Defense Media Activity-Navy

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Department of Defense Public Affairs

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The Department of Defense (DoD) announced, May 30, the launch of The Safe HelpRoom created in response to Safe Helpline users who identiďŹ ed a need for peer support services. The new service allows victims of sexual assault to participate in group chat sessions to connect with and support one another in a moderated secure online environment at SafeHelpline.org. The moderator is also available to provide referrals as necessary and ensure all ground rules are adhered to prior to chat postings. â€œSurvivors of sexual assault have told us that being able to discuss their concerns with peers can provide a level of support not available through other means,â€? said Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Jessica L. Wright. â€œThe Safe HelpRoom is a groundbreaking development in the departmentâ€™s commitment to support military victims of sexual assault.â€? Safe HelpRoom sessions will begin immediately and are available twice-weekly in two-hour sessions. The session schedule can be found at SafeHelpline.org, along with polls to determine session topics to address speciďŹ c con-

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NAVY E-LEARNING IMPROVES EFFICIENCY By Sue Krawczyk Training Support Center Great Lakes Public Affairs

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Father’s Day: Keeping it simple By Lisa Smith Molinari Military Spouse Contributorl

My 40-something brain regularly forgets that my sunglasses are perched on my head, can’t remember where I parked the minivan and compels me to walk around my house mumbling to myself, “Now, why did I come in here again?” However, for some unknown reason, I have an incredibly detailed memory of my childhood. I don’t have a perfect chronological recollection of my upbringing, instead I have an almost photographic memory of certain mundane, seemingly unimportant occurrences like climbing my neighbor’s tree or eating dry Tang out of the jar with my licked finger. It’s as if I can transport myself back in time and re-experience all the sights, sounds, smells, tastes and feelings all over again. Sometimes, if one looks at snapshots or home movies, one can artificially remember the events depicted. However, other than a couple shaky 8 mm films in my mother’s attic without a workable projector to watch them, and a few yellowing photo albums – with a clear preponderance of shots of my older brother, I might add – my family did not regularly memorialize events on film. Therefore, my childhood memories are totally legit. A couple weeks ago, I was at Walmart buying cards for Father’s Day. Our kids think their dad is the greatest thing since Double Fudge Cookie Dough Blizzards, so they were happy to help. While they looked for cards, I figured I’d get one for my own father. I read card after card, but could only mumble to myself, grimace and shake my head. None seemed to fit my complex circumstances. None described our complicated relationship. None communicated the vastly mixed emotions and

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unique bond that my father and I have. The kids were done, so I sent them to find a gallon of milk to buy me more time. “Stop overthinking this,” I said to myself, “there must be something here that you can send to dad.” Before picking up another card, I tried to remember how I felt about my dad when I was a kid, before my marriage to my Navy husband emptied my parents’ nest. Before my parents got divorced. Before my dad resented me for not speaking to him for five years. Before I resented him for breaking up our family. Before we butted heads trying to form a new relationship. Before we had to forgive each other. I thought back to a time when I was just a kid and he was just my dad. As the details of my childhood awoke from hibernation, vivid scenes began to flash in my mind. Dad taking out his false tooth (college football accident) on a family road trip and talking to the tollbooth operator with a fake hillbilly accent, just to make my brother and I laugh. Dad letting me skip school to go with him to Pittsburgh for business and me throwing up peanut butter cook-

ies in the A/C vents of his Buick on the way. Dad lying shirtless on the floor so my brother and I could draw on his back with ink pens while he watched golf tournaments. Dad lecturing my brother and me at the dinner table on report card day. Dad explaining to the police officer why he was teaching me how to do doughnuts in the icy natatorium parking lot after swim practice one night. Dad handing me an old tube sock filled with tools – a small hammer, screwdrivers, pliers – before I left for college. Dad nervously walking me down the isle at my wedding. One memory lead to another, and to another. Then, my mind was seized by one final recollection, which ended my paralyzing over-analysis. I could see my father lifting me from the back seat of our station wagon. I had fallen asleep on the way home, but woke up when my parents pulled into the driveway. I kept my eyes closed and pretended, lazily allowing my arms to drape around my father’s

neck and my head to lie upon his shoulder. I bobbed gently as he walked through the house and into my yellow bedroom, where he laid me in my mock brass bed, removed my shoes and tucked the covers around my chunky little frame. I felt him kiss my forehead, and then, he stood there and waited a moment before he turned and left the room. Suddenly, there at the Walmart, the Father’s Day cards on the rack had relevance. My father raised me, protected me, cared for me, loved me. I love and appreciate him. Enough said. Lisa’s humor column, “The Meat and Potatoes of Life,” appears weekly in newspapers and on “Stripes Military Moms,” a website associated with Stars and Stripes newspaper. She also writes a monthly column for Military Spouse magazine. She and her family are currently stationed at Naval Station Mayport, Florida. You can contact Lisa at meatandpotatoesoﬂife@gmail.com.

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Free stuff is great. Free stuff worth thousands of dollars is better! Valuable free stuff that gets you a job, shows you how to make the best deal on buying a car or

house, that helps you be a better parent, stuff that helps you plug into your new community or thrive during deployments, that can help you grow personally and professionally is even better yet! Those beneﬁts and much more are part of the no-cost package delivered by your Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC). The savings potential is huge, and as a part of your beneﬁt package, ranks right alongside medical care, housing allowances and legal services. You and your family are eligible to use all FFSC programs and services as part of your compensation package for active or reserve service. Available throughout the Navy, FFSCs assist people in shore and sea commands and even help those who don’t live near bases. Services are geared to help out in all areas of military life for the single and married Sailor, and their families. The menu of services includes: prevention informa-

tion; deployment support; clinical counseling; relocation planning and information; response to crisis; help tailored to your needs, such as intercultural training and orientation in overseas locations; personalized help during disaster recovery; and much more. FFSCs that help negotiate unique military lifestyles are paid for by taxpayers, with no additional cost to customers/beneﬁciaries. What’s it worth? Here’s a small sample of costs for services/beneﬁts you can access at FFSC: Clinical counseling in-town costs $100+ an hour. Career planning and resume writing ranges from several $100s to $1,000s. Training for Effective Parenting classes costs up to $1,000 a series. Credit Counseling/debt management assistance can cost $1,000s or several percent of your overall indebtedness. Language lessons for those relocat-

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Father’s Day is upon us! It’s the day we celebrate all things dad. It’s a time to honor all that they do and have done and will continue to do. Dads are our princes or our biggest fans. This year, Father’s Day will be a new experience for me as I lost my father in December. I miss him greatly. “Firsts” are always hard. This being my first Father’s Day without him, I have more time to reflect on dads in general. Of course, I think my kiddos have one of the best dads in the world. There are some days when he simply amazes me. In our community, it is hard not to be blown away by the dads around us. On one hand you have fathers who are serving. These are the dads who sacrifice so much time with their kids to protect everyone’s children – not just their own. These are dads spending months at a time enduring the stresses of war and deployments, then come home and jump right back into our daily lives of school, sports and dinners at the table. That is a task harder than many of us can understand. They make it seem so simple, sometimes masking the difficulty of acclimating back into the everyday American life. To me, there is no greater love a father can show for their family than by having the honor and courage to serve in the Armed Forces. On the other hand, we have the dads that are here at home running the show while their spouse deploys. For those dads it is easier for me to relate to their strengths and skills ... and frustrations. However, being a father at home with the kiddos and juggling work with a spouse overseas can be a little more challenging. A couple of years ago I did a story about the guys on the homefront and found they don’t necessarily receive the same support as the ladies. They can’t necessarily relate to the ladies in the FRGs. The events for a break are usually targeted towards women and don’t usually feature a day of golf or whatever it takes to unwind. They have a harder go at it than us ladies, I believe, so my hats off to them. If you find out there is a dad staying stateside in your command or unit, make an extra effort to help him out. The dads that are a part of our military lifestyle are some tough dudes. They are hardened. They are taking on some serious challenges. Whether they are overseas or at home, they are sacrificing for our freedom. Make sure you say thanks to them this Father’s Day. Let’s also remember there are those dads who can’t be hugged or given a card. These are the dads who can’t be kissed on the cheek or wrestled with. Those dads did what so many could not even imagine. Those dads laid down their lives so that other dads would be given the chance to see their kids graduate or get married. That’s love!

You can catch Bianca Martinez anchoring the 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts with Kurt Williams, Barbara Ciara, and Juliet Bickford during the work week. You can also follow her laughter, stress and tears as a military wife in her blog, “Married to the Military,” weekly in the Flagship. Reach out to Bianca at bianca. martinez@wtkr.com.

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Vice chairman lauds women as teammates, decries sexual assault By Amaani Lyle American Forces Press Service

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We have a sense of urgency for winning the battle against this insider threat, but results are what matters.â€? - Adm. James A. Winnefeld, Jr., speaking about sexual assault in the military U.S. Navy file photo

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â€œWhat gives me the greatest concern is the No. 1 problem in my people portfolio â€“ the threat we face from within our own ranks,â€? he said regarding burgeoning incidents of sexual assault. Just as the ongoing stress and fear of lethal â€œinsider attacksâ€? in Afghanistan afďŹ‚ict many troops, so does the anguish of unwanted sexual contact and sexual assault that erodes cohesion, he stressed. â€œWeâ€™ve worked on this, but not hard enough,â€? he said. â€œWe will not allow this to go on â€“ the American people expect more of us â€Ś all of us, anyone who shares the privilege of wearing the cloth of our nation.â€? Winnefeld said plans to combat and eliminate sexual assault include a greater investment in specially trained sexual assault investigators and a push for more psychological, medical and legal assistance for victims. â€œWeâ€™re looking closely at implementing forcewide the Air Forceâ€™s Special Victims Counsel Pilot Program,â€? he said. â€œIf itâ€™s working, I think we should use it.â€? The vice chairman also said ofďŹ cials will examine the scientiďŹ c roots of behav-

ioral factors associated with potential predators, which will assist sexual assault prevention efforts. Collaborative efforts with lawmakers and military leaders will capitalize on good prevention ideas and bring greater accountability to commanders, Winnefeld added. â€œWe have a sense of urgency for winning the battle against this insider threat, but results are what matters,â€? he said. Ultimately, Winnefeld said, trust is the â€œcoin of the realmâ€? for a military force built on moral and physical courage, teamwork and mission success. Winnefeld said that the women with whom he has worked feel the task at hand is now about getting the right people with the right qualiďŹ cations into the right jobs. â€œFor them, these barriers have been little more than speed bumps that have slowed progress, but have never been able to truly stop determined people from advancing,â€? he said. â€œLike breaking through racial barriers, we know we will have this right when we donâ€™t even ďŹ nd ourselves talking about it anymore.â€?

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As Permanent Change of Station (PCS) season is almost here, Navy Personnel Command (NPC) ofﬁcials remind leadership of the importance of command sponsorship, May 29. “Command Sponsor and Indoctrination Programs are designed to help Sailors and their families adapt into new working and living environments, to minimize the anxiety associated with a PCS move and afford Sailors and their families the greatest opportunity for a successful and

productive tour at their new assignment,” said NPC Force Master Chief (SW/AW/EXW) Leland E. Moore. Upon receiving PCS orders, Sailors and their families are assigned a sponsor through the Command Sponsor and Indoctrination Programs. Sponsorship is an important component of a Sailor’s PCS move and helps prepare them for a productive, successful tour of duty. Sponsors are volunteers who assist new arrivals before PCS and after reporting aboard as the Sailor gets familiar with the new command and duty station. Sponsors help with check-in pro-

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Focusing on resilience: 21st Century Sailor Ofﬁce established Press Release Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

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Effective June 1, Navy headquarters staff realigned in support of the establishment of 21st Century Sailor Office (OPNAV N17). Establishment of the 21st Century Sailor office will provide for more coordinated and streamlined efforts in Sailor resiliency and readiness programs. Full details of the realignment can be found in Naval Administrative Message 153/13. The office is responsible for the integration of the Navy’s objectives for equal opportunity, Sailor personal and family readiness; physical readiness; substance abuse prevention; suicide prevention; sexual harassment and sexual assault prevention and response (SAPR), hazing prevention and transition assistance. “The goal of 21st Century Sailor office is to provide our Sailors with the support network, programs, resources, training and skills needed to overcome adversity and thrive,” said Rear Adm. Walter “Ted” Carter, Director of the 21st Century Sailor Office.

“Resilience is not one program or initiative, but a comprehensive effort to build life skills that not only ensure Navy readiness, but also fully develop the personal and professional talent of our force. The 21st Century Sailor office will drive policy and strategies that are responsive to our Sailors and their families.” The 21st Century Sailor Office was created through a realignment of existing Navy resources as part of the recommendations from Task Force Resilient. Task Force Resilient was chartered by Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO) Adm. Mark Ferguson on Jan. 22 to review Navy resiliency efforts, as well as suicide-related events in order to increase resilience and reduce suicides. Led by Rear Adm. Walter “Ted” Carter, Task Force Resilient determined Navy resilience resources could better serve Sailors if aligned under one overarching and integrated organization that provided unity of effort across the Navy enterprise. Task Force Resilient recommended establishing the 21st Century Office, led by a Line Flag officer, to serve as the overall lead for Navy resilience efforts by focusing on outcomes and continuity of care across Navy programs.

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My house was not prepared for a hurricane By MC2 (SW) Eric Garst U.S. Fleet Forces Public Affairs

Senior Chief Boatswain’s Mate Stephen Nordan returned to his house in Ocean Springs, Miss., a week after Hurricane Katrina, to find his house had filled with 4.5 feet of water. Before Katrina hit, he evacuated and drove five hours inland. “The area looked devastated in some areas, but intact in others,” he said. “The neighborhood had a zombie-like appearance with some homes missing many roof shingles and wooden fences scattered around. Some home owners had begun to bring the damaged stuff to the curb. As we pulled up to our house it looked to be OK, but after opening my door to the house and garage it was obvious what 4.5 feet of water can do to a home.” Hurricane season began June 1 and continues through Nov. 3, which means military personnel and their families should make hurricane preparations sooner rather than later. “I thought I was prepared for a hurricane, but sometimes Mother Nature comes in and proves you wrong,” said Nordan. “Even with preparations there can be damages, but being prepared can make the

■ ﬁrst local storm of the season Tropical Storm Andrea made it’s way through Hampton Roads last week, causing heavy rain and winds.

time without power or the ability to leave your home easier to handle.” Nordan and others in the area had to stay in Navy housing while they worked to make their homes habitable. During that time, the Red Cross provided an important piece of the puzzle – food. “I was able to eat because the Red Cross handed out lunches and dinners every day at noon and 6 p.m.,” he recalled. “I was very thankful for that because it was one less thing I had to worry about as I got my house back together.” Nordan had to replace sheetrock, electrical outlets, all ﬂooring, insulation, kitchen and bathroom cabinets and furniture, appliances and several windows. He also had to have mold treatment for wood framework. All of his personal items were lost, including furniture, clothing and tools. With all of the help he received from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Sal-

vation Army, Red Cross and churches, it still took about $20,000 to ﬁx, repair or replace everything in his home that was damaged during Hurricane Katrina. Even though it took six months to get things back to normal, Nordan is thankful for all the help provided by local, national and military organizations. “When a hurricane turns your world upside down, it was nice to have so many people offer services, whether it was food, shelter, clothes, supplies or simply a helping hand,” he said. “Now that I know about all these resources, and what it’s like to rebuild after a hurricane, I am better able to prepare my family and home for a hurricane or other serious storm. If I had to name just one thing that people should think about, I’d have to say insurance. If you don’t have the right insurance policy, it can really make rebuilding your home a challenge.” Hurricane Katrina, a category three storm, made landfall on Aug. 29, 2005, and became one of the strongest storms to impact the coast of the United States in the last 100 years. Sustained winds of 125 mph caused widespread devastation along the central Gulf Coast

MC2 Gretchen Albrech Electronics Technician 2nd Class Shawn Cutter, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), removes debris from a street in Staten Island, New York that was leveled during Hurricane Sandy.

states of U.S. cities, such as New Orleans, La.; Mobile, Ala.; and Gulfport, Miss.; which bore the brunt of the storm’s wrath. Hurricanes are rated according to intensity on the SaffirSimpson Hurricane Scale, which ranges from 1-5, and is based on the hurricane’s present intensity. It estimates potential property damage and flooding expected along the coast from a hurricane landfall. Wind speed is the determining factor in the scale. For more hurricane resources, visit the following websites: ■ Emergency kits should consist of batteries; two-way radios; manual can openers; first-aid supplies; cell phone chargers; a weather band radio;

prescription drugs; water and water storage, as well as nonperishable foods. Ideally, the kit should include enough supplies to last three days. To view all of the items to include in basic emergency supply kits, visit www.ready.gov/document/family-supply-list. ■ Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System (https://navyfamily. navy.mil) is used to account for service members and their families, as well as to identify disaster-related needs of Navy families, such as medical, housing, transportation, counseling, etc. ■ State of Virginia Emergency Management (www.vaemergency.gov/readyvirginia) has many resources for planning and preparing emergency kits, developing evacuation

plans and addressing speciﬁc special needs for children, the elderly and others. ■ Virginia Department of Transportation (www.virginiadot.org/travel/hurricane_defauLT.asp) Hurricane Evacuation Guide at provides more detailed information for preparing for a hurricane, hurricane evacuation and public shelters in Virginia. ■ Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) www.nmcrs.org will help during times of hurricane evacuation. They assist by providing service members $300 (single) or $600 (families) for lodging, transportation and food. Their website will provide basic information, but their Facebook page will provide up to the hour information on the progress.

NPC CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER UPDATES EMAIL By MC2 Andrea Perez Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs

MILLINGTON, TENN.

U.S. Navy file photo A Sailor checks his email in the control room before the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Virginia (SSN 774) gets underway.

The Navy Personnel Command (NPC) Customer Service Center (CSC) has created an encrypted email account for its customers and will phase out its old email account, CSC ofﬁcials said, May 30. The new encrypted email account, CSCEMAIL@navy.mil, can be used for general inquiry questions and routine correspondence, such as record request inquiries, FITREP/EVAL (Fitness Report/Evaluation) questions, detailer and Career Management System-Interactive Detailing information, or any email containing personally identiﬁable information (PII). “If you must send us an email that contains PII, DOD policy states you must send it encrypted,” said Greg Moody, deputy director, customer relations management, NPC. “If you are unsure whether to encrypt an email or not, encrypt it.” The email account CSCSEL-

BOARD@navy.mil remains available to receive encrypted correspondence to selection boards. The new email account can receive both encrypted and unencrypted email, but sending email to the new account at CSCEMAIL@navy.mil will not automatically encrypt the sender’s email. The sender must choose to encrypt the email. If the sender is unable to send encrypted email, any sensitive information or PII should be removed. Sailors who are sending correspondence from a nonNMCI (Navy Marine Corps Intranet) network can visit https://dod411.gds.disa.mil to download the required mailbox certificate. The certificate can only be downloaded if Microsoft Outlook is being used with a common access card (CAC) reader, and the computer has “ActivClient” software and Internet Explorer or Netscape 7. To download the mailbox certificate for encrypted email: ■ Visit https://dod411.gds. disa.mil,

■ Type CSCEMAIL@navy. mil or CSCSELBOARD@navy. mil in the “Email address” field, then click “Search,” ■ Click the “BUPERS” or “CSC” link under “Last Name,” ■ Click on the link “Download Certificate(s) as vCard,” ■ Click “Software Certificate for CSCEMAIL@navy.mil” or “Software Certificate forCSCSELBOARD@navy.mil,” ■ Click the “Open” button on the file download pop-up. The certificate will open. Click “Save and Close,” ■ The certificate is then saved to the profile and can be used to send encrypted email. Customers not sending sensitive information or PII can still utilize the CSCs old email address, cscmailbox@navy.mil, until Oct. 1. CSC representatives are also available Monday - Friday from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. CST to answer questions. Customers can call (866) U-ASK-NPC (1-866-827-5672) or for the hearing impaired, dial (866) 297-1971.

Apprenticeship tracks updated in LaDRs By Ed Barker Naval Education and Training Command Public Affairs

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The Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) announced that as of June 6, a major update to the Professional Apprenticeship Career Track Program (PACT) section of the Learning and Development Roadmap (LaDR) has been posted to Navy Knowledge Online (NKO). Targeted for what were formerly known as General Detail (GENDET) Sailors, the PACT program was launched in 2007 to provide milestones and procedures for ﬁrst-term enlistees that had not selected or obtained ratings. According to Tom Smith, enlisted education coordinator for the Naval Education

and Training Command, the first update in the PACT LaDR series, the Engineering PACT (E-PACT), was reduced from 35 pages to 15 pages, a significant reduction that makes the roadmap more user-friendly and intuitive. “Based on the feedback we were getting through the LaDR pages on the NKO website, we realized that the apprenticeship tracks should be updated and improved,” said Smith. “We are streamlining all of the PACT LaDRs to focus on the task at hand, which is for Sailors to find a rating for the rest of their career.” Chief Machinist’s Mate (SW/AW) Grover Ducksworth, EPACT/Basic Engineering Core Curriculum advanced supervisor for the Surface Warfare Officers School (SWOS) Unit Great

Lakes, Ill. was instrumental in the update to the non-rated engineering apprenticeship program. “The E-PACT LaDR is a signiﬁcant value for young Sailors aspiring to be engineers,” he said. “It provides a step-by-step guide that allows them to achieve their shortterm and long-term goal and is the start of the junior to leadership mentorship process.” Fireman Recruit Gabriel Sellers, a student at SWOS Unit Great Lakes, believes that the E-PACT LaDR is an essential tool to successfully obtaining an engineering rating. “E-PACT makes you feel more secure about your duties as an undesignated Fireman,” said Sellers. “It gives you a basic, yet broad view of engineering as a whole.”

The PACT series includes E-PACT, Surface PACT (SPACT) and Aviation PACT (A-PACT), and contains the following components: ■ Job description and tour assignments ■ Listing of Professional Military Education (PME) skills and training to pursue ■ Voluntary education recommendations ■ Comprehensive reference section The EPACT LaDR is currently available on NKO and the S-PACT and A-PACT are being revised and will be added in the near future. LaDRs are ﬂeet-focused products that provide guidance to Sailors along a learning and development continuum, starting with attributes on how to be a great Sailor, covering virtually every aspect of the Navy’s enlisted

workforce. These rating-specific online guides assist in the Sailor’s journey, explaining in detail what each Sailor needs to succeed at specific points in their career. The LaDRs include information about certifications embedded into the appropriate rank category for each rating that can help Sailors demonstrate their professional competency. Per OPNAV Instruction 1500.77, LaDRs are a critical part of Career Development Boards and are to be used when counseling Sailors on career decisions. “LaDRs provide a complete, consistent and logical progression for all Sailors, beginning in recruit training and continuing up through Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy,” added Smith. “The roadmaps are continually updated and remain the

We are streamlining all of the PACT LaDRs to focus on the task at hand, which is for Sailors to ﬁnd a rating for the rest of their career.” - Enlisted education coordinator Tom Smith

ultimate career reference tool – this latest recalibration of the E-PACT LaDR is a perfect example.” To obtain a copy of the PACT LaDRs, visit http:// goo.gl/7jT8D and open the appropriate E-PACT, S-PACT or A-PACT PDF ﬁle.

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Navyâ€™s third joint high speed vessel launched Press Release PEO Ships Public Affairs

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U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Austal USA Karen Gordon Mills, Administrator of the Small Business Administration, christens the Military Sealift Command joint high-speed vessel USNS Millinocket (JHSV 3) during a ceremony at Austal USA in Mobile, Ala., June 5.

SECNAV NAMES MULTIPLE SHIPS Ray Mabus makes phone calls to members of Congress and local ofďŹ cials informing them that a United States Navy ship was named in honor of a city in their state.

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Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced the next three joint high-speed vessels (JHSV) will be named USNS Yuma, USNS Bismarck and USNS Burlington, and two littoral combat ships (LCS) will be named USS Billings and USS Tulsa, June 6. â€œIt is my privilege as Secretary of the Navy to name these ships after ďŹ ve great American cities,â€? said Mabus. â€œSeveral cities will be represented for the ďŹ rst time in the Navy ďŹ‚eet, establishing a new connection and tradition that forms a bond between a cityâ€™s residents and the Sailors and Marines who serve in its namesake ship. For decades to come, these ships will sail in the ďŹ‚eet, building partnerships and projecting power around the world.â€? Joint high-speed vessels are named after small American cities and counties. The future USNS Yuma (JHSV 8) honors the city in Arizona and will be the fourth ship to bear this name. USNS Bismarck (JHSV 9) is the ďŹ rst naval vessel to be named in honor of North Dakotaâ€™s capital city. USNS Burlington (JHSV10) is the ďŹ rst to be named for the city in Vermont.

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JHSV are high-speed transport vessels that serve in a variety of roles for the military branches in support of overseas contingency operations, conducting humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, and supporting special operations forces. Austal USA in Mobile, Ala. will build the three new JHSV, which will be 338 feet in length, have a waterline beam of 93.5 feet, displace approximately 2,362 tons and operate at speeds of approximately 40 knots. Littoral combat ships are named to recognize cities that are one of the ďŹ ve mostpopulated communities in a state. USS Billings (LCS 15) is named in honor of Montanaâ€™s largest city and will be

the ďŹ rst ship to bear the name. USS Tulsa (LCS 16) will be the second ship named for Oklahomaâ€™s second-largest city. These ships are designed to defeat growing littoral threats and provide access and dominance in the coastal waters. A fast, agile surface combatant, the LCS provides the required warďŹ ghting capabilities and operational ďŹ‚exibility to execute focused missions close to the shore such as mine warfare, anti-submarine warfare and surface warfare. USS Billings is a Freedomvariant littoral combat ship and will be constructed by Lockheed Martin with Marinette Marine in Marinette, Wis. This ship will be 378 feet long, have a beam length

of 57.4 feet and travel at speeds in excess of 40 knots. USS Tulsa is an Independence-variant littoral combat ship and is being built by Austal USA in Mobile, Ala. It will be 419 feet long and have a beam length of 103.7 feet and be capable of operating at speeds in excess of 40 knots. For more news from Secretary of the Navy public affairs, visit www.navy.mil/ SECNAV. More information about joint high speed vessels can be found at http://goo. gl/cXxl4. More on littoral combat ships is available at http://goo.gl/P5yNS.

USNS Millinocket (JHSV 3) successfully launched, June 5, from the Austal USA shipyard in Mobile, Ala. The third joint high speed vessel is a versatile, non-combatant, transport ship that will be used for fast intratheater transportation of troops, military vehicles and equipment. â€œThis launch is an important achievement for the program, as itâ€™s the ďŹ rst time the ship has entered the water,â€? said JHSV program manager Capt. Henry Stevens. â€œLaunching signiďŹ es a ship is ready to enter into the ďŹ nal phase of construction, including test and activation of major equipment, such as the propulsion plant.â€? Millinocket will now prepare for a series of trials conducted by the shipbuilder, testing overall system performance underway prior to demonstration to the Navyâ€™s Board of Inspection and Survey later this year. Each JHSV is designed to commercial standards, with limited modiďŹ cations for military use. These vessels can transport 600 short tons 1,200 nautical miles at an average speed of 35 knots and can operate in shallowdraft ports and waterways, providing U.S. forces added mobility and ďŹ‚exibility. The ships also have an aviation ďŹ‚ight deck to support day and night air vehicle launch and recovery operations. JHSVs have berthing space for up to 104 personnel and airlinestyle seating for up to 312. JHSV 3 is one of two JHSVs currently under construction at Austal. The future USNS Fall River (JHSV 4) held a keel laying and authentication ceremony May 20, and JHSV 5 started fabrication in February. USNS Choctaw County delivered June 6. The lead ship of the class, USNS Spearhead, was delivered to the Navy in December of 2012. A total of 10 JHSV-class ships are under contract with Austal. Millinocket is designated as a U.S. Naval Ship (USNS), signifying its civilian crew. The vessel will have a core crew of 22 civilian mariners who will operate and navigate the ship as part of the U.S. Navyâ€™s Military Sealift Command. For more news from Naval Sea Systems Command, visit www.navy. mil/local/navsea/.

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one tailored assistance, resources Continued from B1 cerns. The Safe HelpRoom and Safe Helpline are administered by DoD and operated by the nonprofit Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, through a contractual agreement with DOD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO). “Safe HelpRoom was designed with unique safeguards to ensure a safe and welcoming place for survivors to connect,” said Maj. Gen. Gary S. Patton, director, DOD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office. “Safe HelpRoom is the first of its kind to require participants to commit to a series of ‘ground rules’ of acceptable behavior before entering a session. Additionally, each participant comment is reviewed to ensure it complies with the ground rules prior to posting for the group to

see. The Safe HelpRoom provides a secure and private environment for positive and supportive discussions.” When users visit Safe Helpline, the staff provides oneon-one tailored assistance and offers a variety of up-to-date service referrals for resources on and off military bases and installations. Service referrals include information for sexual assault response coordinators, along with legal, medical, mental health, and spiritual military resources. The referral database also houses information for local civilian and the Department of Veterans Affairs resources for helpline users seeking information and crisis support away from the military response system. Additional information regarding DOD SAPRO and DOD Safe Helpline/Safe HelpRoom can be found at www.sapr.mil/. Additional Navy resources are available at www.sapr.navy.mil.

■ Navy SAPR poster The Department of the Navy is working to aggressively to prevent sexual assaults, to support sexual assault victims and to hold offenders accountable.

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A fun moment during Pacific Partnership 2013 A child plays in the water as personnel assigned to Pacific Partnership 2013 and the Samoan Don Bosco Long Boat Rowing Team prepare to race during a cultural exchange. Pacific Partnership is based on common goals that provide a huge benefit to the maritime security of participating nations, including the United States, by increasing regional stability leading to peace and prosperity.

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MC1 Thomas L. Rosprim Master Chief Petty Ofﬁcer of the Navy (MCPON) Michael D. Stevens ﬁnds one of the few belongings left intact at the home of Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Scott Dansby during a visit to Moore, Okla. Dansby’s home was severely damaged during a category EF5 tornado that hit Moore, May 20.

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community with strong character’ Continued from B1 hard to comprehend. “It is unbelievable how one side of the street can be seemingly untouched and the other side of the street is just gone,” said Stevens. The Dansby’s huddled their family and a dozen other people into a 5-by-5 foot tornado shelter next to their house during the May 20 tornado. “We took a big hit from the ﬁrst tornado, but lost just about everything when the weather hit again last Friday,” said Dansby. “We remain thankful no one was hurt. We are all here and that’s what matters most.” MCPON was reminded that even in this terrible tragedy there are Sailors who kept their spirits high. “These Sailors exhibit all the things we ask of each other. They continue to help and support one another and focus on what they can control,” said Stevens. “This is a strong community with strong character.” Yeoman 3rd Class Travis Martin was in the right place at the right time for one couple during the storm. “I pulled a husband and wife from an overturned vehicle after the storm hit,” said Martin. “It’s always an honor

to serve and I’m thankful they are doing well.” “Petty Ofﬁcer Martin exhibited all the things our Sailors stand for,” said Stevens. “He saw a situation where he could assist and he made it his duty to offer aid.” Following the tour, MCPON spoke to approximately 300 Sailors and a half-dozen family members during an all hands call at Tinker Air Force Base. “From everything I have seen, there’s been some enormous damage, but in large you have your health, you have your families, and you continue to focus on what you can control,” said Stevens. “Everyone here continues to show the strength of the human spirit during adversity and I’m so very proud of you.” MCPON concluded the trip by reminding everyone that the country has Oklahoma on their minds and in their hearts. “I was at church on Sunday and we took a collection for Oklahoma tornado victims and survivors, everyone gave something,” said Stevens. “I believe that is what is going on across the country and that is what makes our country great – we take care of our people.”

stand their weapons systems, they need to know how to get their ship underway safely and they need time to do that.” Instead, feedback from the fleet indicates that Sailors are spending far too much time on administrative tasks, such as duplicative training or competing requirements. CNO is hoping that a review of these requirements with an eye toward restoring balance will allow the force to be more efficient and effective. “We plan to accomplish this task in phases,” said Shelanski. “In phase one, we plan to really gather information and look at the broad brush picture of everything out there that can affect us. In phase two, we plan to narrow the scope and take a hard look at what we can take care of very quickly. Phase three is about putting that information into action – then repeat. This will be a flywheel where we constantly repeat the cycle to continue to find balance.” Within the week, the team plans to have a website up, which will allow Sailors to begin submitting feedback immediately. The hope is that some commands have already identified ways to reduce some of these administrative burdens and will now have access to a broader audience in which to share that information. A survey will also be going out to solicit even more information from commands to find out what they are spending the most time on and get it fixed. “We want amazing, innovative creative young Sailors of any rank to write in to us,” said Shelanski. “Here is an administrative process that I’m spending all my time on and if I had an iPad and an app, I could save three hours a day.”

With that input they plan to move ahead quickly to get some affect back to the fleet and buy them some time. And Although they want fast action from the fleet on this, they don’t want this process to become another time drain on our Sailors. “We just need to know what is hurting everyone’s head,” said Shelanski. “Training is a big one and we think there is a way to make that more efficient. Take something as common as a zone inspection. Walking around with an officer, followed by a petty officer, we’ve got a process in place that is sucking up time and this guy is writing things down, then he’s got to go to a computer and fat-finger the notes into a database, so there’s got to be someone who has an idea on how to make that a little more efficient.” “The hope is that in a couple of weeks – once the team has a full excel spreadsheet of inputs – they can narrow the focus to some of the things that they can handle,” he continued. “Maybe the training piece because I think that is one that tends to affect a lot of the commands throughout the fleet.” “We think there is going to be a flood of information,” said Shelanski. “So putting together that information in a proper manner so we can systematically go through it will be a challenge. But an even bigger challenge is the cultural change that we hope to effect in the future.” The team will also look at websites that hold repetitive information and try to find an IT solution to the problem. “If our Sailors are burdened by systems like that then certainly it’s one of the things we want to address,” said Shelanski. “It’s our obligation to Sailors to give them the time that they need to do the right things.”

design that can be customized by the user. This allows them to navigate within the application and view their customized options at a glance. A tab is a set of related functionality presented to the user that contains one or more gadgets. A gadget is a snapshot of the most commonly used information and actions related by functionality. “With the new system, anything that’s been added to their lesson plan pops up on one side of the screen, and from there they can click “enroll” and then it redirects it to the other side of the screen. It’s a more efficient interface,” said Alway. For the student coordinators, they now have an easier time of enrolling the new students into their courses. “This is a way for us to take every new student, enroll them, create a learning plan specific to their rate and then they go through the entire training process and simply follow that,” said Lt. David Andrews, executive officer, SWOSCU. Our instructors provide the students with an Internet link, they login to a Tranet computer, they enter the link, it brings up their Navy e-learning plan and then they click on item 1.” Another plus to AtlasPro is that the system allows the instructors to see up to the millisecond how long the students have been in a particular module. “We could get that information from the old system, but it was difficult as there were numerous levels we would have to drill down to. With the new system, it’s much easier to get to that,” said Senior Chief Fire Controlman (SW) William Ball, director of training and leading chief petty officer, CSCSU. Students have easily adapted to the new system with no interruption in their training. “It’s a bit more streamlined, and although it was a little bit awkward getting used to at first, we immediately realized it’s more clear cut and much easier to see what we’re actually doing,” said Electronics Technician Seaman Apprentice Alex Fanning, a current student. A five-phased rollout of the new NEL began in February and will continue through July.

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You sank my battleship! Navy Game Night â– when and where June 19, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, 1 Waterside Dr. #248, Norfolk. Learn how video games play a major part in the shaping of modern history through a temporary exhibit, which highlights the history of the U.S. Navy and video games. This free evening will include a game competition with prizes and refreshments. Reservations are required by calling 322-3108.

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The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) will be hosing its 58th annual Boardwalk Art Show, June 13 - 16 at the Virginia Beach oceanfront. It is the longest running outdoor ďŹ ne art show on the eastern seaboard, attracting an average of 200,000-plus visitors, collectors and diverse artists from across the nation to Virginia Beach each year. Presented by PNC Bank, this four-day festival is considered to be one of the most popular festivals in Virginia and is consistently ranked in Sunshine Artist Magazineâ€™s Top-50 ďŹ ne art shows. The show runs along the Virginia Beach boardwalk from 20th Street to 33rd Street, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and features 300 diverse artists, a Culinary Row with 20 unique food vendors, live entertainment and the Boardwalk Beach Club â€“ a 60-foot tented space along the boardwalk where ticketed guests enjoy valet parking, complimentary refreshments, comfortable seating and lunch service provided by Steinhilberâ€™s Restaurant. Âť see ART | C2

â– history lesson In 1956, the ďŹ rst ofďŹ cial Boardwalk Art Show was held. Top prize was $25 and 104 artists participated. Today, the art show attracts 1,000 applicants, Bestin-Show wins $7,500 and the Boardwalk Art Show is ranked as one of the Top-50 ďŹ ne art shows in the nation.

â€˜Chalk the Walkâ€™ Chalk the Walk takes over the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, June 13, as hundreds gather to turn the boardwalk into an impromptu canvas of color. This yearâ€™s theme is â€œ50 Years of Fun in the Sun.â€? Coinciding with the 50th Anniversary of the City of Virginia Beach, participants will produce drawings that depict the cityâ€™s rich heritage and prominence as a beach community. Judges will score the drawings according to criteria, such as composition, use of color, adherence to theme and creativity. There will be three competitive divisions: amateur, professional and youth (ages 12 to 16). Children 11 and under can draw for fun in a separate area. Trophies and cash prizes will be awarded.

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Chalk the Walk will last from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All participants must register by 1 p.m. to qualify for the competition. All drawings must be completed by 3:30 p.m. to be eligible for prizes. There is no fee.

Hermitage Museum & Gardens to host pair of youth summer art camps NORFOLK

This summer, the Hermitage Museum & Gardens is offering a Kids Summer Art Camp, as well as a Young Artists Summer Camp. The Kids Summer Art Camp features nine themed weeks for boys and girls ages 6 to 10. Campers can participate in all nine weeks or choose those weeks which best ďŹ t their schedules and interests. Each week includes hands-on art projects, outdoor activities, guided museum tours, special guests and supplemental programming focused on the weekly theme. Week 1: Clay, June 17 - 21 Week 2: Art and Nature, June 24 - 28 Week 3: Sculpture, July 8 - 12 Week 4: Curious Curators, July 15 - 19 Week 5: Pop Art, July 22 - 26 Week 6: World Travel, July 29 - Aug. 2 Week 7: Across Asia, Aug. 5 - 9 Week 8: Arts & Crafts, Aug. 12 - 16 Week 9: Curious Curators, Aug. 19 - 23 The Young Artists Summer Camp is four weeks of basic ďŹ ne arts training for children ages 11 to 13. Kids can participate in any or all four weeks of camp. Each day, young artists will focus on several artistic mediums with the goal of completing a work

of art in each. Lessons include a brief discussion on the history of the medium and examples of famous works. By the end of the week, campers will have created a mini-portfolio to share with family, friends and teachers. The week incorporates a special tour of the museum, guest instructors, artist demonstrations, a nature walk, and time in the gardens and grounds. No previous art instruction is necessary, but an ability to focus on one project for up to two hours and an appreciation for art is encouraged. Young Artists Summer Camps run from June 24 -28, July 15 - 19, July 29 - Aug. 2 and Aug. 12 - 16. All camps run Monday through Friday. The camp day begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. The weekly member price for the camp is $165, while the weekly non-member price is $195. With a Museum Membership, you can enjoy the member discounted price. For more information, contact Truly Matthews, Visual Arts Programs Manager at 423-2052, ext. 203, or tmatthews@thehermitagemuseum.org.

Courtesy photo Lt. Jon Bauman of the VFA-34 â€œBlue Blastersâ€? tours the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art.

Blue Star program offers free admission to military, families VIRGINIA BEACH

The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) has announced the launch of its participation in Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense and more than 1,800 museums across America to offer free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2013. This is the fourth consecutive year of MOCAs participation. The complete list of participating museums is available at www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums. â€œBlue Star Museums is a collaboration between the arts and military communities,â€? said National Endowment for the Arts Acting Chairman Joan Shigekawa. â€œOur work with Blue Star Families, and with more than 1,800 museums, ensures that we can reach out to military families and thank them for their service and sacriďŹ ce.â€? â€œBlue Star Museums is something that service members and their families look forward to every year and we are thrilled with the continued growth of the program,â€? said Blue Star Families CEO Kathy Roth-Douquet. â€œThrough this distinctive collaboration between Blue Star Families, the National Endowment for the Arts and more than 1,800 museums across the United States, service members and their families can connect with our national treasures with this unparalleled opportunity to visit some of the countryâ€™s ďŹ nest museums for free.â€? The free admission program is available to any bearer of a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), a DD Form 1173 ID card, or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card, which includes active duty U.S. military â€“ Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, as well as members of the National Guard and reserve, U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps â€“ and up to ďŹ ve family members. Some special or limited-time museum exhibits may not be included in this free admission program. For questions on particular exhibits or museums, please contact the museum directly. To ďŹ nd out which museums are participating, visit www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums. The site includes a list of participating museums and a map to help with visit planning. MOCA is located at 2200 Parks Ave. at the entrance of 264 in Virginia Beach. The Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday through Friday; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call 425-0000, or visit www.VirginiaMOCA.org.

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Enjoy fun in the sun (and water) this summer

Evening with Maya Angelou ■ When: June 21, 7:30 p.m. ■ Where: Chrysler Hall ■ For more information,

visit: www.nbg75.org An Evening with Maya Angelou has been rescheduled for June 21 at 7:30 p.m. in celebration of Norfolk Botanical Garden’s Courtesy photo 75th Anniversary. The inspirational speaker was scheduled to appear on May 2, but the appearance was postponed due to the author’s health and recent hospitalization. Tickets are available through two authorized ticket locations: Ticketmaster or at the Chrysler Hall box ofﬁce. Previously purchased tickets will be honored for the rescheduled June date. Refunds are also available at the previous point of purchase.

Courtesy photo As the days begin to get warmer the closer we get to the beginning of summer, indoor and outdoor pools and recreation water parks on naval bases begin to open their doors for the season. Although some pools are already open for the season, such as the Aeropalms Water Park on Naval Air Station Oceana (above), some pools will be closed for 2013, like JEB Little Creek’s Pierside Pool. For a complete listing of pool openings, locations and schedules, visit www.discovermwr.com/navyﬁtness/aquatics.html

Circle Mirror Transformation performance ■ When: June 7 - 30 ■ Where: Generic Theater, 215 St. Paul’s Blvd., Norfolk ■ For more information, contact: 441-2160, email

contact@generictheater.org, or visit www.generictheater. org The Generic Theater will present its ﬁnal show of its 32nd season, “Circle Mirror Transformation.” In an artsy small town, an unlikely collection of strangers sign up for Marty’s “Adult Creative Drama” class: a recently divorced carpenter, a high school junior, a former actress and Marty’s husband. Unfolding like a charmingly funny indie ﬁlm, the group plays Marty’s imaginative (and sometimes awkward) theatre games. But as their relationships develop over the course of the summer, the seemingly silly games generate some real-life drama.

NWDC Speaker Series ■ When: June 13, 10 to 11 a.m. ■ Where: NWDC Headquarters, 1528 Piersey St.,

Building O-27, Naval Station Norfolk and over Defense Connect Online ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, visit: www.nwdc.navy.mil/ ncoi/speaker/default.aspx An intellectual property specialist who helped IBM become the global leader in patents owned will speak at the Navy Warfare Development Command’s Speaker Series. Gary Markovits, currently founder and CEO of Innovation Business Partners, which helps high-growth companies, laboratories and governments leverage the power of their intellectual property, will present “Increasing the Navy’s Capacity for Innovation.”

Tall Ships at Cape Charles Festival ■ When: June 14 - 16; Friday from 1 to 6 p.m. followed by a Welcome Ceremony at 7 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ■ Where: Downtown Cape Charles, Va. ■ For more information, visit: www. tallshipscapecharles.com

Festival presents a rare opportunity to get up close and personal as you explore the decks and meet the crews of magniﬁcent tall ships and encounter roving pirates, costumed Elizabethan re-enactors, musicians, arts and crafts vendors, and all kinds of family fun throughout our picturesque small town and harbor. Two-hour day or sunset sail on the Chesapeake Bay packages sold out last year, so visitors are encouraged to book early. A town-wide pirate festival sponsored by Citizens For Central Park on Saturday features cannons, carts and costumes, a treasure hunt and a Pirate & Wenches Ball from 6 to 10 p.m.

Forward for Freedom Vintage Car Show ■ When: June 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ■ Where: Nauticus ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, visit: local.aaca.org/tidewater

Nauticus welcomes the Tidewater Region Antique Automobile Club of America for a vintage car show behind Nauticus. Take a look at classic cars from different eras. This event is free, but donations will be accepted for the Battleship Wisconsin.

Virginia War Memorial hosting its highly-popular Artifacts Roadshow RICHMOND

Whether it’s an old uniform cap or a helmet, a box of medals and ribbons, a ﬂag, sword, riﬂe or a canteen – every piece of military memorabilia has a story to tell. Now, anyone who would like know more about a military item that belonged to a relative, was discovered in the attic, or picked up at a yard sale can get a free expert review at the Virginia War Memorial’s 4th Artifacts Roadshow, June 15, from 10 a.m. to noon. Jesse Smith, curator of the Virginia War Memorial, and noted military collectable expert Robert House of Virginia Beach, will again be on hand to personally review and offer their opinions on the origin and history of military-related items from any era. While Smith and House will tell the story behind each item reviewed and give tips on preservation, they cannot offer cash appraisals or monetary evaluations of items.

■ expert advice The Virginia War Memorial’s biannual Artifacts Roadshow offers visitors a free expert review of any military memorabilia. It is scheduled to be held June 15 from 10 a.m. to Noon.

Since the ﬁrst Artifacts Roadshow was held in January of last year, it has become one of the Virginia War Memorial’s most popular biannual events. There is no charge for admission or to have an item reviewed. “We really enjoy seeing the items that people bring in for us to review,” said Smith. “The Artifacts Roadshow gives everyone the opportunity to rummage through their closets and attics, and learn more about the military items that may have belonged to a relative or other family member.” “Robert House and I are always astounded by the variety of items we get

to see,” he continued. “During previous Roadshows, folks have brought in rare swords from the French and Indian Wars, the War of 1812 and the Civil War; a complete World War I doughboy’s uniform; and a Japanese riﬂe picked up on Iwo Jima during World War II – not to mention all sorts of service medals, patches, pistols, maps and more.” Firearms, weapons and ordinance items brought to the Artifacts Roadshow will be checked and inspected for safety by trained representatives from Green Top Hunting and Fishing before review. The Virginia War Memorial is located at 621 South Belvidere St., Richmond. The Galanti Education Center is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. The Shrine of Memory and grounds are open daily from 5 a.m. to midnight. All events at the Virginia War Memorial are free unless otherwise noted. For more information, call (804) 7862060, or visit www.vawarmemorial.org.

Nauticus Theater set to go 3-D with ‘Wild Ocean’ NORFOLK

Just in time for the summer season, Nauticus is going 3-D. Beginning June 15, visitors to Nauticus Theater can opt for a brand new viewing experience that really brings the natural world to life. The first 3-D film will be “Wild Ocean,” an action-packed giant screen documentary exploring the interplay between man and our endangered ocean ecosystem. Filmed off the coast of South Africa and set to the rhythm of the local people, “Wild Ocean” reveals the economic and cultural impact of the ocean while celebrating communal efforts to protect our invaluable marine resources. Gorgeously shot in the waters “where Africa meets the sea,” and greatly enhanced by the 3-D format, the film celebrates life in our oceans and the animals that now depend on us for survival. Selected by Earthwatch Institute as Film of the Year for 2009, “Wild Ocean” has also been honored with two prestigious GSCA Achievement Awards for Best Original Score and Best Sound Design, as well as receiving the Best Film: Special Venue award at the prestigious Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Competition. In addition, it was selected as a 2008 finalist at the Wildscreen International Film Festival, known as the “green Oscars.” “Wild Ocean” is included in regular Nauticus admission, along with “The Living Sea,” which will continue to be shown in hi-definition format. Nauticus will introduce new 3-D films throughout the year. For more information, including times, call 651-4101.

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Courtesy of Giant Screen Films “Wild Ocean” was ﬁlmed off the coast of South Africa and reveals the economic and cultural impact of the ocean while celebrating communal efforts to protect our invaluable marine resources.

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Nauticus to offer summer sailing camp ■ When: June 17 through Aug. 9 ■ Cost: $245 per camper, discount for Nauticus members ■ For more information, contact: 823-4242, or register

at www.sailnauticus.org This summer, Nauticus will offer SailQuest, a youth sailing camp for 6th, 7th and 8th graders, which will be held over the course of eight weeks. This hands-on camp includes water and shore-based activities led by certiﬁed instructors. Each day will involve sailing on the Elizabeth River, as well as fun-ﬁlled activities that teach maritime sciences, including weather, aquaculture, modeling and robotics. Sailors will also tour the Battleship Wisconsin and learn of the ship’s historic engineering and technological marvels. Sessions will be Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

PNC is also sponsoring the PNC People’s Choice Award, providing the winning Boardwalk Art Show artist with a $1,000 cash prize. This year, the public can vote for their favorite artist via their smart phones by scanning QR codes located at each artist’s booth, or the 30th Street PNC booth voting station. The winner will be announced on June 16, in person and on the Boardwalk Art Show Facebook page. Visit www.BoardwalkArtShow.com for more information. MOCA is located at 2200 Parks Ave. at the entrance of 264 in Virginia Beach. The Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday through Friday; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $7.70 for adults; and $5.50 for seniors 65+, students (includes children 5 and up) and active duty military. MOCA members and children 4 and under are admitted free of charge, as well as Virginia Beach residents every Tuesday from 5 to 9 p.m. as part of Virginia Beach’s 50th Anniversary. For more information, call 425-0000, or visit www.VirginiaMOCA.org.

Courtesy photo The MOCA Boardwalk Art Show will take place between 20th and 33rd Street along the Virginia Beach oceanfront.

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â– green tip â€“ shop your local farmers market Why settle for a bland supermarket tomato when there are more than 7,000 farmers markets in the United States ďŹ lled with heirloom varieties that make your taste buds soar? For little more effort than it takes you to drive to the grocery store, you could be eating a ripe red tomato harvested that very same day. Or a perfect peach ... or savory herbs. Buying fresh-picked produce is not only tastier, but often more nutritious.

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â€˜Summer-izeâ€™ your home to look and smell wonderful The three Râ€™s arenâ€™t just reading, â€˜riting and â€˜rithmatic. In the summer, they refer to â€œreorganizing,â€? â€œrestylingâ€? and â€œrevivingâ€? your home. Itâ€™s the perfect time to bring a summery, comfortable feeling to your homeâ€™s interior. Luckily, you donâ€™t need to redo every room or throw out all your furniture to get a wonderful seasonal change. Spend a weekend giving your living spaces a lighter, fresher feel. Home and lifestyle expert Evette Rios has some simple suggestions that can make powerful impressions throughout your house. Reorganize Boost the excitement and va-va-voom in your rooms by moving just a few things around. Youâ€™ll be amazed at the new looks you can create. Something as simple as changing the angle of your couch and voila â€“ new room. This

might also be the time to incorporate a few white wicker pieces, which will add a summery touch. Take some time to sort through your linen closet and remove unwanted items. Put old or unused linens into a â€œgiveawayâ€? bag. Store bed linen sets inside one of the pillowcases and youâ€™ll never have to hunt through piles looking for a match. All youâ€™ll have to do is grab and go. Want a closet full of freshness? Place a few dryer sheets in with your folded sheets to keep them smelling great.

change up the look. Want to get the kids involved? Turn some drab kitchen aprons into fun â€œcleaning armor.â€? Give each child his or her own apron to decorate with markers or stickers to wear, and send the kids on their mission to dust, clean windows, organize, etc. Theyâ€™ll love wearing something they decorated themselves. Donâ€™t forget to ask their opinions on the changes youâ€™re making â€“ you might be surprised at their great suggestions.

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Make your laundry room a place youâ€™re not afraid to enter. De-clutter the room by installing a tension rod to hang spray bottles, cleaning supplies and more. You can also decorate the room with your kidsâ€™ artwork to make it a fun space. Your summer home makeover doesnâ€™t need to be expensive or time-consuming. Ambitious projects might take a little longer, but youâ€™ll be pleased at how simple it is to transform some of your rooms from drab to wonderfully fresh.

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BMW raises the bar again with 2013 7-Series sedan By Ken Chester, Jr. Motor News Media Corporation

The newly updated 2013 BMW 7 Series will again set new benchmarks in its class for performance, luxury, efďŹ ciency and safety. The new 7 Series boasts a revised exterior that features new technologies, such as available LED headlights. The interior of the new 7 is similarly enhanced with a newly redesigned iDrive system and the availability of an optional Bang & Olufsen High-End Surround Sound system. Power for the 740i/Li now features BMWs latest 3.0L TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder (N55). This new engine combines a single twin-scroll turbocharger, High-Precision Direct Injection and Valvetronic, BMWs ground-breaking throttle-less intake system. This engine again uses Dou-

ble-Vanos inďŹ nitely variable camshaft timing. The 740i/Li use a high-output version of this mated to BMWs 8-speed Steptronic automatic transmission. XDrive, BMWs intelligent all-wheel drive system, is an option for the 740Li. The 2013 BMW 750i/Li is equipped with a 4.4L TwinPower Turbo V8 that has been updated with Valvetronic, BMWs throttle-less intake system. It works in concert with High-Precision Direct Injection and twin turbochargers, nestled on top of the engine, to deliver 45 hp and 30 lbs.-ft. more than its predecessor. This newly updated engine is mated to BMWâ€™s 8-speed Steptronic automatic. Both 740i/Li and 750i/Li models beneďŹ t from BMWs Auto Start/Stop System, which shuts off the engine when stopped at trafďŹ c lights or in stop-and-go trafďŹ c to fur-

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â– economic luxury The updated 2013 BMW 7 Series sets itself apart with lower fuel consumption and emissions, as well as innovative auxiliary functions. This latest evolutionary step uses BMWs 3.0L TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder engine.

create a powerful and harmonious whole, giving the new BMW ActiveHybrid 7 an outstanding balance between performance and efďŹ ciency. The 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 can also run purely on electric power. If the hybrid battery has sufďŹ cient charge and the driver goes easy on the

accelerator, the car can cover a distance of up to 2.5 miles almost silently and without producing any tailpipe emissions. The top speed on electric power alone is 37 mph. The new ActiveHybrid 7 L will be available in the U.S. as a long-wheelbase model only. Inside the passenger cabin, interior design combines a driver-focused cockpit with a ďŹ rst-class cabin. A traditional feature of BMW interiors is the driver-oriented ergonomics. In the new 7, newly designed, more slender front seats offer the best possible ergonomics, optimum lateral support and long-distance comfort. Dakota leather and Nappa leather can now be ordered in Ivory White or Veneto Beige upholstery. Multifunction seats are also available in place of the standard seats. The new BMW 7 Series offers individual rear comfort seats as standard equipment on the 760Li and optional on other models. They can be adjusted to suit individual requirements. The backrest angle and seat position can

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2013 BMW 7-Series sedan â– Standard wheelbase: 120.9 inches; overall length: 199.8; width: 74.9; height: 58.3. â– Long wheelbase: 126.4; overall length: 205.3; width: 74.9; height: 58.3. â– Engine: 3.0L inline turbo six â€“ 315 hp at 5,8006,000 rpm and 330 lbs.-ft. of torque at 1,300 â€“ 4,500 rpm; 4.4L twin turbo V8 â€“ 445 hp at 5,500 rpm and 480 lbs.-ft. of torque at 2,000 â€“ 4,500 rpm; 6.0L twin turbo V12 â€“ 535 hp at 5,250 rpm and 550 lbs.-ft. of torque at 1,500 â€“ 5,000 rpm; ActiveHybrid7 â€“ 3.0L inline turbo six â€“ 350 hp at 5,800-6,000 rpm and /360 lbs.-ft. of torque at 1,300-4,500 rpm, 55 hp synchronous electric motor and a lithium high-performance battery. â– Transmission: eight-speed Steptronic automatic. â– EPA Fuel Economy: 740i/LI/xDrive â€“ 19 city/28 hwy.; 750i â€“ 17 city/25 hwy.; 750Li/ xDrive â€“ 16 city/24 hwy.; 760Li â€“ 13 city/20 hwy.; ActiveHybrid7 â€“ 22 city/30 hwy. â– Cargo capacity: 14.0 cubic feet. â– Safety features: A partial listing includes: dual front airbags, front seat-mounted side-impact airbags, dual head curtain side-impact airbags, four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock, electronic brake proportioning Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), including Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying and Brake Stand-by features, with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), and Dynamic Brake Control, automatic Xenon Adaptive Headlights with dynamic auto-leveling, Corona headlight-rings and Cornering Lights, Intermittent rain-sensing windshield wipers, dynamic cruise control, Bluetooth hands-free phone system, comfort access keyless entry system, universal garage door opener, daytime running lights and navigation system. â– Warranty: Basic â€“ 4-year/50,000 mile; Corrosion â€“ 12-year/unlimited; Roadside Assistance â€“ 4-year/unlimited 24-hour. â– Pricing: The base Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price for the 2013 BMW 7-Series sedan starts from $73,600 for the 740i up to $139,305 for the 760Li. Destination charges add $895.

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Courtesy of UFC Dan Henderson will look to rebound from a loss in his last bout when he faces Rashad Evans in a showdown of light heavyweight title contenders at UFC 161 on June 15.

■ mma schedule WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING 3 June 14, 11 p.m., NBC Sports Featured bouts: Josh Burkman vs. Jon Fitch Steve Carl vs. Tyson Steele Brian Cobb vs. Justin Gaethje Lyle Beerbohm vs. Jacob Volkmann Rusty Jarrett Jimmie Johnson leaves the pack far behind as he crosses the ﬁnish line at Pocono Raceway on June 9 for his third Sprint Cup win of the season.

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JIMMIE JOHNSON DOMINATES FROM THE POLE AT POCONO By Rick Minter Universal Uclick

A week after a penalty for jumping a restart cost him a likely win at Dover International Speedway, Jimmie Johnson responded with a flawless, dominating performance at Pocono Raceway. As the Sprint Cup Series points leader, he started on the pole when qualifying was rained out. He then proceeded to lead 128 of 160 laps, including the final 31, to score his third win of the season and extend his points lead over second-place Carl Edwards to 51. Although some suspected that Johnson’s thorough thrashing of the rest of the field – Ryan Newman was second in laps led with just 19 – was in response to his disappointment from Dover, he and his crew chief, Chad Knaus, insisted otherwise. “I don’t really think so,” Knaus said. “It would have been very easy to come in here with a chip on your shoulder, or a grudge, and Jimmie is not that kind of guy … he doesn’t carry a grudge. He is very laid back – the pinnacle Californian – and he just lets it go and come and go as it pleases.” Knaus said the entire No. 48 team at Hendrick Motorsports tries not to let what happened in the past affect their performance in the future and he said that’s one of the keys to their success. “We always try to keep eyes forward and I think that gives us always a little bit clearer view,” he said. “Sometimes it’s pretty easy to get clouded.” However, Johnson said he didn’t have Dover completely out of his mind at Pocono. “There was a little lingering for me,” he said,

We always try to keep eyes forward and I think that gives us always a little bit clearer view.” - Chad Knaus, crew chief for Jimmie Johnson

adding that he would have liked to prove a point about gamesmanship in the restart zone, but doing so could have cost teammate Dale Earnhardt Jr., who was second to Johnson on several late-race restarts. “I guess if things stay the way they do, I’ll save that for another day and prove my point even more,” he said. Earnhardt, who lost second place to Greg Biffle on the final restart at Pocono and finished third, said the bottom-line story from Dover and Pocono is the strength and speed showed by Johnson’s team, which operates under the same roof at Hendrick as Earnhardt’s team. “They had good cars two weeks in a row,” he said. “They won one race and didn’t win the other one. They win championships. They win a lot of races.” “He’s going to have his opportunities all year long,” he continued. “Fortunate enough for me, I get to be in the same shop as those guys. I get to lean on them and I get to know exactly what’s happening under the hood. I can learn and use that to my advantage.”

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VCW continues on the road to 2013 Liberty Lottery By Jonathan McLarty Contributing writer

Vanguard Championship Wrestling (VCW) returned to Norfolk, June 1, providing an entertaining show for all that attended. VCW is on the road to the 2013 Liberty Lottery, which will be held on July 27 at Norfolk Masonic Temple. Commissioner George Pantas had the unfortunate duty of stripping The Set of their Tag-Team Championships due to them not defending the titles within 90 days. The Set was scheduled to face The Firm (Shorty Smalls and Mr. Class). Spencer Chestnutt, using his knowledge of legal matters, pointed out that the titles could be awarded to whomever The Set’s opponents were, even in the case of a match being forfeited. Due to this stipulation, your new VCW Tag-Team Champions are The Firm. The “Fabulous Freebird” clause will be in effect, meaning that any two members of The Firm may defend the titles on any given night. Roscoe Hall III (RH3) successfully defended his Commonwealth Heritage Championship against Nett Dog. The newcomer (Dog) put up a ﬁght, but RH3 was able to seal the victory with a top rope moonsault. Despite getting the clean victory, RH3 assaulted Dog after the match. He commented that although six months have passed since he and his brother lost their tag titles and were not allowed to team for that period of time, RH3 has no desire to team with his brother again. Mark Denny of the Geordie Bulldogs made a surprise return to voice his displeasure in how RH3 is treating James Dallas Hall. As RH3 is a ﬁghting champion, Pantas drafted up a contract for RH3 to defend his title at Lib-

Jonathan McLarty Commonwealth Heritage Champion Roscoe Hall III performs a moonsault during his successful title defense against Nett Dog, June 1.

erty Lottery against the Geordie Bulldog. If Bulldog wins, RH3 must make amends with his brother. As he blindly signed the contract, RH3 was furious to discover that the Bulldog in question was Denny’s brother, Sean Denny. Mark was subsequently left laying in the ring by RH3. In ladies action, Tori Lynn defeated Brittany Force. Force was in control for the entire match, issuing verbal blows along with physical. Lynn caught Force with a handspring back elbow in the corner and followed it up with an

X-factor for the win. Phil Brown and “Mr. Xcellence” Brandon Scott teamed up to face “The Enforcer” CW Anderson and a mystery partner. When Anderson was questioned as to who his partner would be, he stated that he had his partner sit this one out since Scott wasn’t a threat to him. Anderson stated Scott had to have a note from his parents to be allowed to participate in the match. The handicap match began with Anderson versus Brown, trading holds. Scott was eager to get in the match and tagged himself in on a couple of occasions. Despite Anderson’s best efforts, Scott was able to kick out of a superkick and a spinebuster. Out of nowhere, Brown delivered a superkick to Scott, which Anderson followed with a spinebuster for the victory. Brown and CW, once bitter enemies, are now a cohesive unit. To counter this new tag-team threat, Pantas reached a deal with a big-time partner for Scott. At Liberty Lottery, Anderson and Brown will facie the team of Scott and “The Innovator of Violence” Tommy Dreamer. The United States Liberty Championship was defended as “Diamond” Victor Griff faced off with “U.S.” Jay Steel in an arm wrestling competition. Griff made his way to the ring wearing a splint for his right arm. Citing an injury from the night prior. Griff had a doctor’s note that would require both competitors to use their left arm. Griff just so happened to attack Steel’s left arm at the prior VCW event. A back and forth arm wrestling match ensued, but Griff used his “injured” arm to crack Steel across the head with his title belt. This feud will be settled at Liberty Lottery when Jay Steel and Victor Griff wrestle for the United States Liberty Title

in a No Holds Barred match. The Firm were successful in their ﬁrst TagTeam Championship defense against Chestnutt’s hand-picked opponents: Big Country and Ryan Melle. In the night’s main event. VCW Heavyweight Champion Dirty Money retained his title against “The Reason” C.A. Elliott. Chestnutt, who was recruiting The Reason to join The Firm, put himself in The Reason’s corner. John Kermon was the guest commentator. Before Money could celebrate his victory, The Firm rushed the ring to beat him down. Members of the VCW locker room came to the aid of Money and sent The Firm scrambling to the stage. Chestnutt protested that Kermon never received his Heavyweight Title rematch after he lost the title back in November. At Liberty Lottery, Money will be defending his World Heavyweight Title against both Kermon and The Reason in a triple threat match. Other results: Chris Escobar defeated Bill Collier, Kid X (accompanied by Idol X) defeated Hax Bandito, John Kermon defeated James Dallas Hall with a handful of tights, and Chatch squeaked out a victory on Krotch. All of the latest news and ticket information for the 2013 Liberty Lottery, featuring a 20-man delayed entry battle royal, can be found at VCW-Wrestling.com. You can follow the latest happenings in VCW via The Hype Machine series, which can be found on YouTube (User: jstep009). Jonathan McLarty is a contributing writer for The Flagship, as well as a local sports and event photographer. Connect with him on Twitter (@JonathanMcLarty).

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Courtesy photo In her new album, LeAnn Rimes directly addresses the ďŹ restorm of emotions surrounding her affair, divorce from ďŹ rst husband Dean Sheremet and subsequent marriage to Eddie Cibrian.

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Fitness Trainers at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk’s N-24 gym ended their Fitness Enhancement Program (FEP) with 100 percent success rate as cycle one of the fiscal year 2013 Navy physical readiness test (PRT) begins its descend into the last month of the cycle’s season. The FEP program is an intense fitness and nutrition program that was originally introduced almost five years ago throughout naval bases in the Mid-Atlantic Region and designed to help Sailors who need assistance in getting back into Navy physical fitness regulations. “It was something that all the bases did on a trial period and then it kind of phased out. After that, some bases continued to do it and some did not,” said Anthony Benning, fitness coordinator for NAVSTA Norfolk N-24 gym. “This base just got it started again this last cycle, and because we had such great success rates the first time around, I wanted to bring the program back to N-24.” During the program, the service member must meet with one of the two trainers at least three times a week for two-hour sessions where they are led through powerful workouts that take place both inside and outside the gym to help break-up monotonous workout routines. “We would have fun runs. We would go out and not know when we would stop,” said Allen Sese, a health and fitness instructor at the N-24 gym. “Sometimes we would finish an hour and a half workout at one of our sister gyms and run back, but instead of running straight back, we would make a right turn instead of a left and eventually make it back.” The exercises vary from session to session and differ between the trainers, focusing on full body workouts. The routines can also be tailored to each Sailor – regardless of fitness limitations – allowing the Sailor to maximize their workout time so they can meet their end goal. “Many times at command PT, if you’re injured, you can’t workout,” said Genny Takach, a health and fitness instructor at the N-24 gym. “With us, if you’re hurt, you’re still going to workout, we’re just going to give you something to do where we’ll avoid that injury and you’re still going to get the benefit where you’re not just sitting down not burning those calories.” Diet and nutrition is also a major part of the program and contributes to each of the Sailor’s success. During the duration of the program, each Sailor was obligated to not only

Anthony Benning Participants of the Fitness Enhancement Program pull Allen Sese, a health and ﬁtness instructor at the N-24 gym, on a sled in the sand during a ﬁtness exercise session at Naval Station Norfolk.

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write down what they ate and drank throughout the week on a food log, but break the food down by categories and portion size. “We’re not nutritionist, but I’m certiﬁed to go over meal builders, so the food logs are based on those meal builders. They would ﬁll out the logs and turn them in to us every week,” said Takach, “and we only ask for them to be honest. And it’s OK to not always eat your healthiest as long as you are honest on your logs, because then we can give them other food alternatives.” Keeping track of the food each person ate each week allowed the trainers to understand each person’s caloric intake, as well as nutritional breakdown, and make adjustments and suggestions to each Sailors’ diet. “The nice thing about the food log is that everyone talks about trying to make lifestyle changes. You really see the lifestyle change come out with the change of the food log, what they started out with and what their last food

log looks like,” said Sese. “When it comes down to the learning process of it all, whereas before they were just putting down pizza, and now all of a sudden they are breaking up everything in all the different categories. You see the person learning and growing.” Due to limited trainers for the program, enrollment was limited to only 13 Sailors, all of which met their end goal and passed their PRT by completion of the program. “I had recently quit smoking and gained some weight and failed my BCA by one percent, so I joined the program and got my BCA down about ﬁve percent and the PRT scores came with that,” said Lt. Jeff Burkholder, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic. “By the ﬁrst month, I had already lost three inches off of my waist and two and three quarters off my hips.” The program is not meant to be a replacement for command FEP training, but an additional solution for a member who needs the extra help, or whose career could be in jeopardy due to PRT failures and wants to commit to the program and stay in the Navy. “The difference between a commands program and ours is that we can provide that oneon-one help and it’s more of a connection,

whereas command PT, depending on how many people are on FEP, can be pretty big and they have a set type workout they have to do,” said Takach. “With us, you get two different people with two different types of workouts and can give that nutrition aspect a little more in depth than the CFLs because we’ve gone through the training for it.” Although each participant enrolled in the program had a common goal – to get back into Navy physical ﬁtness regulations – they’re motivation for succeeding at the program differed from one another. “I had two PRT failures, so I had my career on the line,” said Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Hank Lewis. “I had just made second class and I couldn’t put it on without passing this PRT, so that was a motivator as well. I didn’t want to lose my job and career.” Lewis ended the program as the “biggest loser,” dropping 22 pounds and losing 12 percent of his body fat, putting him into Navy standards and allowing him to be pinned and advanced to second class. “They’re passionate about what they do, they care, they sincerely care,” said Lewis. “Genny was more excited than I was when I passed my PRT. She was jumping up and down and so excited. That, to me, is what made the program work – the fact that they really care. It’s not a job for them ... it’s what they love to do and it shows through the work they put in for us.” At the end of the program, the average weight loss per person was 13 pounds, with an average of 5.5 percent body fat loss per person. In curl-ups and pushups, the average increase was 24 and 13 respectively, and for the cardio scores, members improved as much as ﬁve minutes on the run. “Seeing IT2 advance was very rewarding for us. It was the coolest thing in the world to be able to see and know that we helped get him there,” said Takach. “It’s our job to give people workouts, that’s what we love to do, but to see the results from it, that’s when it’s rewarding for us. That’s when the big smile comes on our face and that why we do what we do, to see stuff like that. To enroll in the program, see your command CFL for an application. Sailors must have command approval before considered for enrollment.

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THE PILOT’S Anthony Benning Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Hank Lewis (center) poses with N-24 gym ﬁtness trainers Genny Takach (left) and Allen Sese after his frocking ceremony.

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