Flagship 06/30/16

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The Wasp ARG delployed in support of maritime security responsibility and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet AOR. See the photos on A6.

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Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group conducts exercise with Turkish naval forces From Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group Public Affairs MEDITERRANEAN SEA

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Naval Information Forces and local commands host LGBT pride month ceremony By Robert J. Fluegel NAVIFOR Public Affairs SUFFOLK

Sailors and DON civilians assigned to Naval Information Forces (NAVIFOR), Naval Network Warfare Command, U.S. Fleet Cyber Command and U.S. 10th Fleet South, and Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command came together for an observance ceremony in honor and support of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) pride month, June 17. Commander of NAVIFOR Rear Adm. Matthew J. Kohler delivered the fourth annual LGBT pride month observance’s opening remarks and introduced the guest speaker.

There was a moment of silence during the ceremony to honor those that were lost in the horrific attack on June 12, in Orlando, Florida, that left 49 people dead and 53 people injured. “This is a sobering reminder that an attack on any American – regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender or sexual orientation – is an attack on all of us and on the fundamental values of equality, dignity, and respect that define us as a country,” Kohler said. “And no act of hate or terror will ever change who we are or the values that make us Americans.” LGBT pride month was established by Presidential Proclamation in 2000 to com» See LGBT | A7

Robert Fluegel Dean of Student and Associate Vice President for Student Engagement and Enrollment Services and Policy at Old Dominion University Don Stansberry served as guest speaker for the event held in the Information Dominance Corps Hall of Heroes auditorium in Suffolk.

Marines attending the Marine Corps Intelligence School, assigned to the Marine Corps Detachment Dam Neck, run in the Pink Ribbon 5K run at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth fitness center.

NERE event thanks employers who support Navy Reserve

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By MCC Jim Bane Navy Reserve Force Public Affairs NORFOLK

Civilian employers from across the U.S. received a unique opportunity to witness the capabilities of the Navy Reserve firsthand during the 2016 Navy employer recognition event (NERE) in Norfolk, June 24. NERE recognizes employers who provide exceptional support for their reserve » See RESERVE | A7

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NMCP RECOGNIZES NATIONAL CANCER SURVIVORS DAY By MCSN Emma Dakin Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Public Affairs PORTSMOUTH

An estimated 1.7 million adults are diagnosed with cancer annually in the United States, and more than 500 of those new cancer patients seek treatment at Naval

Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP). NMCP showed support for its cancer patients by celebrating national cancer survivor’s day (NCSD), celebrated nationally June 5, with their own event held at the medical center June 20.

SUMMER SAFETY Turn to the Heroes at Home section for part one of our summer safety series!

PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP Pacific Partnership 2016 departed Timor Leste after completing two weeks of subject matter expert exchanges in civil-military disaster response preparedness, cooperative health engagements and engineering projects.

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Units from the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (CSG) and Turkish Naval Forces participated in a combined exercise, June 25. The training evolutions were comprised of two phases, an anti-submarine warfare exercise (ASWEX) and an air defense exercise (ADEX). The ASWEX was designed to leverage the unique capabilities and strengths of the U.S. and Turkish navies, while defending multiple units from possible sub-surface threats. “Anti-submarine warfare is a major component in protecting the U.S. homeland and reassuring our commitment to our NATO partners,” Commander of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 26 and sea combat commander for Eisenhower CSG Capt. Scott Switzer said. “Working with our counterparts in the Turkish navy helps hone our skills and amplifies our interoperability for future missions.” The ASWEX, Eisenhower CSG’s second exercise since departing homeport June 1, focused on communication, maneuvering and surveillance and was executed from guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94). “This is a great opportunity to work with Turkey and to practice all components of anti-submarine warfare,” submarine operations officer for DESRON 26 Lt. Alex Coker said. “The exercise execution was safe and professional for all units involved.” Aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3, along with multiple U.S. and Turkish Naval Forces ships participated in an ADEX. “Routinely conducting exercises, like today’s air defense exercise, strengthens the operational relationship between NATO partners and enhances interoperability between coalition forces in today’s complex military environment,” commanding officer of San Jacinto, and air and missile defense commander for Ike CSG Capt. Dennis Velez said. “Additionally, working alongside the Turkish Naval Forces demonstrates our commitment to the region and our NATO allies.” The ADEX portion required communication between participating ships and aircraft in order to share tactical data and carry out a safe exercise. » See EISENHOWER | A7 Top photo: The Turkish G-Class frigate TCG Gaziantep (F-490) is underway in formation with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) during an exercise with the Turkish and United States navies.

JEBLCFS CELEBRATES 100TH ANNIVERSARY ON 4 JULY WITH CEREMONY AND CONCERT

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