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Parking spaces available for Gold Star Families By MC2 Maria Rachel D. Melchor Naval Station Norfolk Public Affairs
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Terri K. Davis Damage Controlman 2nd Class Curtis Sholtes and Airman Alarik Barrett, assigned to Naval Station Norfolk Self Help, install a Gold Star Family parking sign at the Navy Exchange in recognition of family members of fallen service members.
Gold Star Family (GSF) designated parking signs were recently placed outside high traffic facilities onboard Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk. The gold star represents a military family member who was killed in action and immediate family members of service members are authorised to wear a gold star lapel button. The lapel button, or gold star pin, is distributed according to strict Department of Defense guidelines for service members who have lost their lives in conflict or in support of certain military operations. By law, a gold star lapel button was to be furnished without cost, to the widow and to each of the parents and the next of kin of the fallen warrior. In effort to support, a Commander Navy Installations Command (CNIC) directive was released to provide guidance in implementing designated parking spaces and signage for GSFs. The intent of the directive is to honor and recognize the sacrifice of family members who have lost a loved one in military service, to educate the Navy community and to bring awareness to the general public. As part of the initiative, NAVSTA Norfolk personnel posted signs on designated parking spaces on and off-base. The placement of parking signs was
The signs were mostly posted in parking areas of facilities with high traffic, such as the commissary, Navy Exchange and the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC), to name a few.” - Gary Evans
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U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI HONOR ROOSEVELT SAILOR FOR EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP
Admiral the dog visits NMCP Commander to highlight pet therapy
By Lt. Cmdr. Patrick Evans and MCSN John Michael Drew USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Public Affairs
NEWPORT NEWS
Members of the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) Class of 1971 honored a junior officer assigned to USS Theodore Roosevelt (TR) (CVN 71) for his ethics and leadership aboard the aircraft carrier, June 6. Lt. Wayne Shipman, who serves as Air-
By SN Bradley Shadowens Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Public Affairs
craft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD) Avionics Division Officer (IM3), received the Ethical Character in Leadership award from members of the USNA Class of 71. The organization established the award to promote the development of ethical leadership qualities and formally recognize exceptional junior officer performance.
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PORTSMOUTH
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) had a different type of admiral visit, June 21. The certified pet therapy dog, “Admiral,” a goldendoodle, met with Rear Adm. Elaine C. Wagner, Commander, NMCP and the Command Suite staff for petting, tail wagging and a few humorous dog stories. Admiral is one of the many pet therapy dogs at NMCP, and of course, he enjoyed every second of his affectionate spectators as they listened to the reason why his owners, Lt. Gregory Hall and Lt. Joyce
SN Bradley Shadowens Rear Adm. Elaine C. Wagner (right), Commander, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and Capt. Mary E. Neill, Navy Medicine East chief of staff, welcome Admiral, the pet therapy dog to NMCP.
Legal readiness – don’t become a victim of scams or misinformation By Micheal T. Mink Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Public Affairs
Hall, introduced their therapeutic bundle of fur to patients at NMCP. The Halls, who are entering their second year of residency at NMCP, Gregory in the Surgery program and Joyce in Internal Medicine, noted they bought Admiral as a puppy with the intention of getting
TEXTING AND DRIVING The first of July ushered in stronger traffic safety laws to the Commonwealth of Virginia. Effective July 1, laws concerning texting while driving, provisional licensing and the use of mopeds will improve in ways that AAA Tidewater believes will save lives on Virginia’s roadways. » see A2
him pet therapy certified. “We worked in Bethesda [Md.] and had a lot of contact with the Wounded Warriors there,” said Gregory. “We saw the benefits of pet therapy, so when the time came to get a dog, we chose Admiral to be
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The Federal Trade Commission “FTC” and partner organizations are sponsoring the Military Consumer Protection Day, July 17. This day has been set aside to highlight the challenges faced by the military consumer and to provide an opportunity to focus on education and the prevention of consumer scams. The military consumer is a valued and
often sought after customer. Active duty, reserve and retired service members and their families bring billions of dollars to the local economies where they live and work. As a transient population with good jobs and guaranteed pay, they can be valuable targets for unscrupulous merchants and scam artists. “Military Consumer Protection Day is really about service member legal readiness. Service members who do not understand
HONORING A FORMER CNO Friends, family and colleagues gathered, June 29, to honor the 24th Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Frank B. Kelso II.
JULY 4TH The Flagship has compiled a list of events around Hampton Roads commemorating Independence Day. Also in the section, recipes for your 4th of July gettogether!
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Students compete in sub race Left: Kurt Yankaskas, a program ofďŹ cer at the OfďŹ ce of Naval Research, briefs Rear Adm. Matthew Klunder, chief of naval research, during a visit to the David Taylor Model Basin facility at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division to observe the 12th International Human-Powered Submarine Races (ISR).
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Right: Competitors prepare their submarines during the 12th International Human-Powered Submarine Races (ISR) being held in the David Taylor Model Basin at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division. The mission of the ISR is inspire students of various engineering disciplines to explore broad areas of underwater technology advancement, foster advances in subsea vehicle hydrodynamic, propulsion and life support systems and to increase the public awareness of the challenges people face in working in the and exploring the ocean depths.
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Research has shown that taking your eye off the road, your hands off the wheel, and your mind off your driving increases the potential for crashes as much as 400 percent.
VIRGINIA SAFETY LAWS CHANGE JULY 1 Press Release AAA Tidewater Virginia
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The ďŹ rst of July ushered in stronger trafďŹ c safety laws to the Commonwealth of Virginia. Effective July 1, laws concerning texting while driving, provisional licensing and the use of mopeds will improve in ways that AAA Tidewater believes will save lives on Virginia’s roadways. Beginning July 1, Virginia will become the 37th state, plus Washington D.C., to make “texting while drivingâ€? a primary enforcement offense. This means a police ofďŹ cer does not need another reason to stop a vehicle before enforcing the “no texting while drivingâ€? law. The ďŹ nes will also go up dramatically with a $125 ďŹ ne for a ďŹ rst of-
fense and $250 for a second or subsequent one. The new law does not affect using a cell phone for making a call and drivers will still be able to text while the vehicle is parked or stopped. “Making texting while driving primary enforcement will raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving,� said Georjeane Blumling, Ph.D., Vice President for AAA Tidewater Virginia. Research has shown that taking your eye off the road, your hands off the wheel, and your mind off your driving increases the potential for crashes as much as 400 percent. July 1 also brings new age restrictions for passengers during the initial year of licensure for teen drivers. Provisional driver’s license holders will not be allowed to operate
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a motor vehicle with more than one passenger under the age of 21 in the vehicle unless the driver is accompanied by a parent or person acting in loco parentis who is occupying a seat beside the driver. Currently, the restriction is no more than one person under the age of 18, during the ďŹ rst year of licensure. “Raising the age restriction of passengers decreases the potential distractions for these inexperienced drivers, giving them more opportunity to practice their driving skills safely,â€? explained Blumling. The Commonwealth of Virginia has also addressed the increasing concern over the safety of scooters and
mopeds on the roads with stronger regulations. Effective July 1, titling and registration of mopeds will be required, as well as distinctive license plates for low-speed vehicles. The law will also require all moped operators to carry government-issued photo identiďŹ cation and wear a face shield, safety glasses, or goggles if the moped is not equipped with safety glass or a windshield. “Adding required safety equipment and easily recognized plates will make these low speed vehicles safer for their driver, as well as more recognizable for the larger vehicles they share the road with,â€? said Blumling.
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■ Wasp pilots Chock and chain crew members move to secure an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the Dragon Whales of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is conducting flight deck qualifications in preparation for joint strike fighter developmental testing.
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USS Wasp passes aviation certification By MC3 (SW/AW) J. C. J. Stokes USS Wasp (LHD 1) Public Affairs
USS WASP, AT SEA
Helicopters and AV-8B Harrier jets roared to life on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), June 24-27, as crew members went to work qualifying and passing the Afloat Training Group (ATG) Atlantic Aviation Certification (AVCERT) 1.4 Bravo. A large portion of the crew tasked with major parts of the graded AVCERT are fresh from boot camp or newly transferred making the process even harder than normal, but Wasp Sailors were ready for the challenge. “When the ATG staff came aboard Wasp for the AVCERT
they came to a ship whose crew was fully prepared,” said Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Steven Vlasich, flight deck leading chief petty officer. “We knew from the last underway when ATG was aboard our crew had a good grasp on the operating and safety procedures for aircraft.” To prepare for the upcoming AVCERT Air Department Sailors spent their time between USS Bataan (LHD 5) and numerous training courses to reacquaint themselves with the different types of aircraft slated to land. “More than 45 percent of the Air Department Sailors are new, and do not have hands on experience dealing with aircraft,” said
■ JSF testing USS Wasp passed AVCERT with flying colors and is one step closer to Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Developmental Testing Phase II (DT-2) schedule to occur later this summer.
Master Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Jimmie Gardner, Air Department leading chief petty officer. “Our Crash and Salvage team had a scored above the fleet average in the firefighting team trainer and they were all new Sailors who took it, so I did not worry much when this assessment was taking place because I knew we had the best of the best in the fleet on this ship.
These guys knew the importance of this assessment and they put their best foot forward.” Day and night, AV-8B Harrier jets, MV-22B Ospreys, MH-60S Seahawk and CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters launched and landed on deck working with flight deck personnel and practicing night vision operations using aided and unaided methods. “During night time flight quarters the flight deck crew and pilots use night vision goggles to safely land on the ship and since the ship has to dim its lights to avoid blinding the pilots, this is the aided method,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Jesse Seagrave. “The unaided method is landing aircraft without night
vision goggles. Performing both methods gets the flight deck crew and pilots comfortable with landing aircraft in any situation.” Sailors below decks worked hard before and during AVCERT including air traffic controllers who went to team trainers in preparation for the assessment and were instrumental in landing aircraft safely. “Our job for this mission was to control the Harriers to perform different landing approaches aboard Wasp,” said Air Traffic Controller 1st Class Nathaniel Alspaugh. “The majority of the Sailors in my division are new and the fact that they were able to complete this evolution with no problems is truly an amazing accomplishment and I am proud of them.”
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U.S. Fleet Cyber Command/ U.S. 10th Fleet conducts SAPR standdown By MC2 (SW/AW) David R. Finley, Jr. U.S. Fleet Cyber Command/ U.S. 10th Fleet Public Affairs
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Sailors and civilians assigned to U.S. Fleet Cyber Command/U.S. 10th Fleet conducted a sexual assault prevention and response (SAPR) standdown, June 20-26. The training was held to comply with NAVADMIN 156/13 and NAVADMIN 158/13 which mandates all military service members and Department of Defense (DOD) employees complete command-SAPR training before July 1. “We are here to have a discussion, in addition to the extensive training earlier this year, because sexual assault is a safety and readiness issue for our force and we must address it with efforts at all levels of the chain
of command,” said Capt. John Gelinne, U.S. Fleet Cyber Command/ U.S. 10th Fleet chief-of-staff. “Our goal is to foster a command climate in which reporting assault is embraced and encouraged while providing support to victims and holding those responsible accountable,” said Gelinne. The goal of SAPR training was to reemphasize the Navy’s zero tolerance policy regarding sexual assault and sexual harassment. “Command personnel should understand their role and accountability in eliminating sexual assault, fostering a command climate of dignity and respect and upholding our core values of honor, courage and commitment,” said Master Chief Cryptologic Technician (Collection) (IDW/ SW) James D. Eaton, U.S. Fleet
MC2 David R. Finley, Jr.
Cyber Command/U.S. 10th Fleet senior enlisted leader. During the standdown, the chief of staff and senior enlisted leader led four separate two-hour sessions to ensure all hands could attend. The sessions focused on facilitated engagement of SAPR principles. “The SAPR standdown builds on
HEAR IT, SEE IT, REPORT IT Wasp trains on preventing sexual assault By MC3 Caleb Cooper USS Wasp Public Affairs
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Sailors, Marines and midshipmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) participated
in mandatory Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) training, June 17-21. In an effort to address the issue of sexual assault and harassment in the Armed Forces, President Barrack Obama ordered all services to stand down for training. NAVADMIN 156/13 and NAVADMIN 158/13 direct all service members and Department of Defense (DoD) employees to complete SAPR training by July 1.
In an effort to end sexual assault in the Navy, Wasp Sailors are doing their part to help erase it and the damaging effect to mission readiness and shipmates in our Navy culture. “This is not like the usual yearly training that everyone has to go through,” said Ens. Anna Taffer, Wasp’s SAPR Point of Contact. “It’s all interactive and it will find out how people in our crew participate with SAPR, how they
are trying to prevent it, and if they’re actively involved in things on the ship to try to mitigate and end this problem.” Back and forth communication between facilitators and crew members created a training environment with the goal of reiterating the Navy’s zero-tolerance policy on sexual assault and harassment. “The other SAPR trainings I’ve been to had more video and there were not a lot of questions and answer opportunities,” said Navy Counselor 1st Class Tammy Scott. “It felt like it was just something we had to do to put a check in the box. This training seemed
SAPR leadership and SAPR fleet training modules to ensure military personnel clearly understand SAPR principles and the resources available,” said Eaton. The training is part of the Navy’s continuing effort to prevent sexual assaults and promote essential cultural changes within the force.
a little more in depth and the entire chain of command was involved, so it’s different and more effective.” The wardroom became a classroom to a standingroom-only crowd as Wasp leadership asked pointed questions to the crew and played video taped messages from Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Mike Stevens reinforced the importance of ending sexual assault. “I believe it definitely was an improvement, mainly because it wasn’t just another boring PowerPoint, it was
U.S. Fleet Cyber Command and U.S. 10th Fleet chief-ofstaff Capt. John P. Gelinne delivers remarks to Sailors and DOD employees during the command’s SAPR training.
more engaging,” said Information Systems Technician Seaman John Linse. “This got people to talk about it [sexual assault] more and come up with ideas of why this is still happening and how to fix it.” According to the Navy, Fiscal Year 2012 Annual Report to the DOD, there were 425 unrestricted reports and 204 restricted reports by female victims along with 55 unrestricted and 37 restricted reports made by male victims. “We have to police ourselves,” said Scott. “We are supposed to be looking out for each other and we are supposed to be taking care of each other.”
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Above, right: Family members observe the dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) depart from Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story.
ASHLAND, TORTUGA TRADING PLACES By Ens. Wendy Antebi USS Ashland Public Affairs
VIRGINIA BEACH
The amphibious dock landing ship, USS Ashland (LSD 48) departed its homeport at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story (JEBLCFS), June 27, on a deployment to conduct a hull swap with the USS Tortuga (LSD 46) forward deployed to Sasebo, Japan. “The Hull Swap program is a critical part of keeping our forward deployed ships operationally ready and we’re proud to be a part of it,” said Cmdr. Brett Hershman, Ashland’s commanding officer. A hull swap, or ship rotation, is part of the Navy’s long-range plan to routinely replace older ships in a forward deployed position with newer or more capable ships. In short, the ships switch places, but crews and families remain in their homeport. In preparation for the move, Ashland completed its midlife overhaul and upgrade of systems during its Extended
Period of Maintenance phase last year. Earlier this year she successfully passed the material inspection by the Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV). “USS Ashland is ready to fulfill a very important mission by delivering an extremely capable warship to our Forward Deployed Naval Forces in Japan,” added Hershman. “The entire crew has been working very hard for many months to bring the ship to a high state of material readiness so she will be ‘ready to work’ upon arrival.” Ashland will travel through 4th Fleet, the Panama Canal, and the 3rd Fleet on her way to Japan. The crew will then conduct turnover with Tortuga until the ceremony, to be held in September, in Sasebo. Upon completion of this event, the Tortuga crew will assume command of Ashland while remaining in Japan. The original Ashland crew will bring Tortuga back to JEBLCFS, Virginia Beach. Tortuga has been forward deployed in the 7th Fleet area
Ashland is deploying to conduct a hull swap with the USS Tortuga (LSD 46) forward deployed to Sasebo, Japan.
of responsibility since its hull swap with USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) in 2006. Earlier this year, Tortuga successfully completed an annual bilateral exercise with the Republic of Philippines in Balikatan 2013 and participated in exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2013 (CARAT 13) in Southeast Asia. Both are Whidbey Islandclass amphibious dock landing ships; Tortuga was commissioned on Nov. 17, 1990, and Ashland on May 9, 1992. Dock landing ships like Ashland and Tortuga are important to an amphibious fleet because they conduct amphibious operations through transporting, launching and supporting assault landing craft, Marines and their combat cargo to designated areas throughout the world. Ashland can accommodate 400 Marines and support personnel. The 440 ft. well deck can hold four Landing Craft Air Cushion vehicles (LCAC), three Landing Craft Utilities (LCU), or 64 Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV).
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Parking spaces located in high traffic areas Continued from front spearheaded by Gary Evans, special operations department head. “The signs were mostly posted in parking areas of facilities with high traffic, such as the commissary, Navy Exchange and the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC), to name a few,” he said. “The signs will help the families to easily access the facilities.” Aside from the placement of parking spaces and signage, the directive also imposes awareness and significance of the gold star emblem. “The parking signs signify that we do not forget our promise to take care of the loved ones our fallen warriors left behind,” said Evans. “Furthermore, it will increase understanding of those who are not aware of the immensity of the gold star’s meaning.” In a Presidential Proclamation on Sept. 28, 2012, President Barack Obama said, “They are parents who face the loss of a child, spouses who carry an emptiness that cannot be filled, children who know sorrow that defies comprehension. The grief they hold in their hearts is a grief most cannot fully know. But as fellow Americans, we must lend our strength to those families who have given so much for our country. Their burdens are ones that no one should have to bear alone and it is up to all of us to live our lives in a way worthy of their sacrifice.” The president proclaimed Sept. 30 to be remembered as Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day in sympathy and respect for those individuals.
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medal, cash award and plaque Continued from front Shipman found out that he was getting the award hours before it was announced. “It was exciting. I’ve never received an award like that,” said Shipman, who has been in the Navy for 22 years. “I was kind of caught off guard. My department head called a meeting with all the division officers so they could get me down to the wardroom. So, I thought I was going to a meeting.” Shipman, a native of Dexter, N.M., has been assigned to TR since September of 2012. In his nine-months aboard, Shipman was hand selected to institute the command’s division in the spotlight (DITS) program, overseeing a 26-person team focused on 23 distinct training and readiness areas. The program rejuvenated the operational mindset of a crew of nearly 2,600 Sailors. As repair locker officer, Shipman led 82 chiefs and Sailors in completing all facets of crew certification training, increasing readiness and qualifying all personnel ahead of schedule. Off duty, Shipman serves as chairman of the deacons for Virginia Beach Beacon Baptist Church, spiritually leading nine men in the provision of moral character. In addition, Shipman, a father of two young children, volunteers as soccer coach to two
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Continued from front a pet therapy dog so he would have the ability to see our patients or anybody else’s patients.” Pet therapy dogs work with psychiatric, traumatic brain injury, cancer and pediatrics patients among others where
a helping paw is always appreciated. At NMCP, Emily Silvia, who works in Biopsychosocial Services and helps administer the pet therapy program, was the first step in Admiral coming to work at NMCP. After a pet is certified and a background check is done on
the pet’s behavioral and medical history, Silvia introduces the therapy dog with their new clinical environment. Silvia explained how therapy dogs affect patient treatment throughout the medical center. “Therapy pets fill a lot of different roles in therapy,” sid Silvia. “It’s just as therapeutic
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■ contact info Those who are interested in bringing a pet therapy dog to NMCP can contact Silvia at 953-4069, or email emily. silvia.ctr@med.navy.mil.
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Members of Naval Medical Center Portsmouth’s Force and Family Medicine Department set up information tables about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in recognition of National PTSD Screening Day.
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NMCP educates staff, patients on national PTSD Screening Day By MC2 (SW) Anna Arndt Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Public Affairs
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Naval Medical Center Portsmouth’s Force and Family Medicine Department recognized National Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Screening Day, June 20. Personnel handed out resource information and T-shirts, water bottles and tote bags to raise awareness about the signs, symptoms and treatment of PTSD. The resource information included the signs and symptoms of PTSD, anonymous screening website, suicide risk questionnaire and a list of websites to visit for more information about PTSD and how to get help. “Research shows that between 11 and 20 percent of service members returning from Iraq and Afghanistan have PTSD, yet some estimate that as many as two thirds of veterans
avoid getting treatment for it,” said Eva Long, the limited duty nurse case manager. “Some fear for their career, others worry about reliving the event, while still others don’t want to appear weak to friends and family.” PTSD can affect people who go through, see or learn about a traumatic event, such as combat exposure, serious accidents, sexual or physical abuse or natural disasters. “PTSD is an illness that can be diagnosed and treated,” said Long. “Early treatment can make a difference. Many programs have been developed to address PTSD. There are also many resources and websites available.” NMCPs Traumatic and Operational Stress Services Clinic offers a “Back on Track” program that is geared toward helping service members with combat traumas return to full duty and is tailored for combat veterans who are struggling
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Without a proper working engine and fuel, a car cannot run. Without proper care and nutrition, a human body cannot survive. Similarly, the Navy cannot operate with ships and aircraft alone. Nothing works without the Sailors and the Sailors can’t accomplish the mission without maintaining health readiness. That’s the top priority for U.S. Fleet Forces Fleet Surgeon Capt. Bruce L. Gillingham and his fleet medical team, who held a medical all hands call onboard Naval Station Norfolk, June 24, to discuss possibilities for health care process improvements in the fleet. Gillingham said the work of independent duty corpsmen, general medical officers and Navy health care professionals has led to medical readiness that is consistently above 90 percent. “I am always anxious to get in front of folks, and I just want to say thank you for all the hard work and consistency,” said Gillingham. He also said there is always room for improvement.
“Fleet Forces hopes to provide guidance consistent with Adm. [Bill] Gortney’s [the commander of USFF] lines of operation, intent, mission and vision,” said Gillingham. “Adm. Gortney made it very clear when he came in that readiness was our most important mission, and I’m doing my best to share that with the fleet and streamline how we can go about accomplishing it, maintaining it and improving it.” Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class (SW) Luke M. Stone, stationed aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), said the forum opened lines of communication and allowed the group to identify common concerns and to pinpoint areas that may require additional attention. “The purpose of today was to not only give the fleet information on what we’re doing to support them, but to get feedback from them on the problems they experience on a daily basis,” said Chief Hospital Corpsman Amanda L. Gentry, U.S. Fleet Forces independent duty corpsman. “This helps us get their personal perceptions of their problems opposed to us having our own perceptions of their problems.” “This was a great pulse check for everyone to realize where the work needs to be done,” said Stone. U.S. Fleet Forces Command Fleet Surgeon Capt. Bruce L. Gillingham speaks during a medical all hands call onboard Naval Station Norfolk.
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What made you decide to be a submariner?
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During college, I began to have a strong desire to serve my country, but was unsure in what capacity. From the moment I heard about the Submarine Force, I was instantly hooked. I was amazed that I could actually get paid to drive a submarine!
Did you consider any other jobs in the Navy or other branches of service? I looked at both the Navy and the Marine Corps. I knew that I wanted to be near the ocean. Knowing that I was interested in the military, my college advisor recommended that I try to work at the Navy Research Lab. I knew that I was not meant to work in a laboratory.
Where were you in 1993? I was the XO of the mighty attack submarine USS Augusta (SSN 710).
What was your reaction the first time you reported aboard a Submarine? As an OCS graduate, I never had the chance to sample the various areas of the Navy. My first ride on a submarine lasted 70 days. I did not sleep for the first three days because I did not want to miss anything.
What made you want a career in the submarine community? I did not plan to make it a career at first. I figured that I would serve for a few years, get it out of my system, and go to graduate school. That is still my plan. I just haven’t gotten the Navy out of my system yet.
Why is the Submarine Force a vital part of the U.S. Navy? We can go where no one else can go, without being seen. You can learn a lot about what people do when they think no one is looking. That same access also gives us the ability to deliver weapons where others can’t. When we do that, we open the door for the Joint Force.
Can you give us a “progress report” on where you think the Submarine Force is today? The Submarine Force enjoys tremendous credibility with our nation’s leadership. We earn that credibility every day. However, the undersea is a rapidly evolving area as more nations recognize the military advantages that exist for forces that can operate there. To sustain our dominance, we will need to continue to evolve, partner with our surface and aviation brothers, who also play a huge role in undersea superiority, and leverage the capabilities of autonomous systems.
What role do you envision for the undersea forces in 2025? We will continue to dominate the Undersea Domain. We will be the backbone of the country’s nuclear strategic deterrent. We will make war at sea a particularly bad choice for potential adversaries. We will grow our partnership with Special Forces and we will develop non-kinetic tools that provide our leaders with new options to prevent and win wars.
What is one of the most important things to remember when commanding a Submarine Force? That I am not what makes the force go, it is the Sailors. When outsiders think about us, they think about technology. When we look at ourselves, we think about the people that make that technology sing.
How has submarine technology changed in the last 20 years? The technology has advanced a lot in some areas and is the same in others. Improved sensors, communications and weapons let each submarine control a lot more territory today than when I started. We also have a better partnership with the rest of the Navy and the Joint Force because we can talk to them. The basic technology that keeps the water out of the “people tank” is about the same. It’s important to keep in mind that this technology is also very important. When you operate deep, the ocean is always trying to kill you. Our technology, and the Sailors that know how to use it, keep that from happening.
The tenth Virginia-class SSN will be delivered this year, and many of the Virginia’s have already completed multiple operational deployments. How would you describe their performance in the fleet?
Female officers are now integrated into the Submarine Force. Can you tell us about how the progress of the integration of women in submarines has gone and what the future holds for women and submarines? The integration of women aboard submarines happened smoothly, as we expected. They are an elite group … just like our male Sailors. Our plan is to expand opportunities for women using the same deliberate method that led to the success of the women serving today. We learned a lot from the surface and aviation communities in this area, and we are thankful for what they taught us.
With nuclear deterrent being a vital part of our “nuclear triad,” what role do you see SSBNs playing in the future of national defense? The Navy and Air Force triad that forms the strategic nuclear deterrent is the reason we have not had major power war for 67 years, and counting. It’s the best bargain in the history of national defense. We need that deterrent. Unfortunately, it has worked so well that our collective memory of the horror of major power war is fading. What we think of as warfare today would be considered a skirmish 60 years ago. I don’t want to see the day that we let this go and I have the opportunity to say, “I told you so.”
Would you encourage your daughters to serve on submarines? I encouraged each of my daughters to reach for the stars and they are doing that. They are all professionals, but have chosen civilian careers.
What experiences have best prepared you for your current responsibilities? My time on the waterfront doing the mission, in addition to some time in Washington D.C. supporting the mission, combined to get me where I am today. During my five submarine sea tours, I benefited directly from working with Sailors on the ship. They were the ones who taught me my profession, watched me learn from my mistakes and helped me improve. I learned how to support the operating forces while teaching the Submarine Commanding Officers’ Course and commanding a squadron. As a forward deployed task force commander, I had the opportunity to command a combined Navy team.
What has been the most rewarding experience of your naval career so far? By far, it’s having the chance to meet and work with so many awesome people in the Submarine Force, the Navy and international partnerships. The fact that my family got to share those experiences is the icing on the cake.
What advice would you give a Sailor interested in joining the sub community? If you have the skill and the work ethic to join us, we can offer you a very rewarding and interesting experience – for a single tour or a full career.
What personal advice would you offer to submarine leaders? We should never underestimate the importance of each individual Sailor in a small force like the Submarine Force. And we should never underestimate the positive impact we can have on our Sailors through our interest and attention. We are a small enough force that we can – and should – know our Sailors well enough to help them achieve success in their careers and their lives.
They are the most amazing ships I have ever seen. They are quiet, capable and reliable, and will be the backbone of the force for decades to come.
What is the greatest challenge facing the Submarine Force in the next few years? Over the long-term? Our biggest challenge will be to provide the amount of forward submarine presence and surge capacity our national leaders demand with an aging fleet, while maintaining a healthy balance between the maintenance, training and home tempo necessary for sustained excellence. So, I guess I would say it’s all about pace and balance. While we are known for our ability to quickly respond to areas others cannot, maintaining this ability over decades, while also maintaining the ability to conduct needed repairs, more closely represents a marathon than a sprint.
What is your vision for the Submarine Force going forward? What are your priorities? Our vision … and I say “our” because it’s the joint vision of all the Submarine Force leaders … will be to continue to leverage our unique capabilities to access denied areas, enabling follow-on Joint Force access and continuing to fight on the leading edge. Our priorities are to push the envelope on the ways we contribute to the team, to make sure each Sailor understands how important he or she is to the Navy mission and give them the resources they need to do their very important work.
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OIL SPILL EXERCISE TESTS NAVAL STATION NEWPORT’S RESPONSE ASSETS By Bob Krekorian
Sailors assigned to Naval Station Newport move an oil containment boom into place during oil spill training along the base’s shoreline.
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Naval Station (NAVSTA) Newport conducted a training exercise to test the reactions of the installation’s spill response team to a simulated major oil spill caused by a fuel barge hull that ruptured after hitting Pier 2, June 27. The exercise scenario called for a private contractor to deliver fuel to a Navy destroyer berthed at the pier when the barge gets out of control and rams the pier,
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GRAVELY SAILORS COMPETE AT DAMAGE CONTROL COMPETITION
Chief Naval Aircrewman (Tactical Helicopter) Wade Payne dresses out in full ďŹ reďŹ ghting ensemble during a damage control competition on the ight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107).
By MC2 James Turner Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet
USS GRAVELY, AT SEA
MC2 James Turner
Guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) held a damage control (DC) competition between junior ofďŹ cers and the chiefs while underway in the Mediterranean, June 23. The event, held on the ight deck, consisted of a relay between ďŹ ve different events including pipe-patching repair, de-smoking a space, chemical-biological-radiological (CBR) response and ďŹ reďŹ ghting ensemble (FFE) dress-out races. “This competition is a really good opportunity to keep Sailors sharp on the damage control procedures,â€? said Chief Damage Controlman Reginald Pridgen. “It is also a morale
booster. Win or lose, there’s nothing like a friendly competition to motivate a crew.â€? The chiefs dominated the relay ďŹ nishing the events with an overall time of 28 minutes and 41 seconds – nine seconds faster than Gravely’s junior ofďŹ cers. Sailors were able to apply their knowledge in a fun and competitive atmosphere event aboard Gravely, while earning bragging rights and a plaque. “It was a lot of fun,â€? said Chief Electrician’s Mate Brian Morse “It was beneďŹ cial for everyone to be able to have hands-on learning with the equipment.â€? Gravely, homeported in Norfolk, is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility.
NSWC Dahlgren mentors inspire students’ technical innovation at region’s ďŹ rst SeaPerch competition By John J. Joyce NSWC Dahlgren Division Corporate Communications
FREDERICKSBURG, VA.
As U.S. Navy divers methodically placed obstacles underwater to deter remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) built by middle and high school students at a SeaPerch Competition one day in June, a new saga began. Could Navy divers stop the students and their ROVs at the University of Mary Washington pool? Onlookers watched for the outcome as Navy explosive ordnance disposal divers’ tactics proved no match for the tech-savvy students vying for victory in the competition. In spite of the underwater challenges, the students creatively used their ROVs to outsmart the divers and quickly achieve their goals. The student teams from local schools competed with innovation and navigation for the fastest time. Meanwhile, Naval Surface Warfare
Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) military and civilian volunteers mentored the 20 students who navigated their vehicles through obstacles and underwater hoops. The SeaPerch mentors also challenged students to use their ROVs to move small hoops from a frame to an underwater storage area in the deepwater end of the pool. “Winners were determined by the most hoops moved in the shortest time,� said John Wright, a senior NSWCDD engineer and mentor to SeaPerch students. “The students were focused on the task at hand and it was my privilege to enable them to have the experience. I watched a new generation of scientists and engineers emerge as they drove their ROVs through the challenges.� SeaPerch is an innovative underwater robotics program adopted by the Naval Sea Systems Command as an inquiry based learning tool that trains teachers to teach their students how
to build an underwater ROV in an inschool or out-of-school setting. “The Sea Perch program provides an outstanding opportunity for the future technical leaders of our country to be exposed to real-world problems and the diverse group of real people who work to solve them,� said Lt. Cmdr. Jason Fox, NSWCDD Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense Deputy Weapon Systems Engineering Lead. “The genuine excitement I see from these students motivates me even more to work harder towards handing down this country’s tremendous legacy of innovation.� The students’ enthusiasm builds as they construct ROVs from a kit comprised of low-cost, easily accessible parts, following a curriculum that teaches basic engineering and science concepts with a marine engineering theme. The competition is the end point for a hands-on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) program that students participated in
throughout the school year. “Interest in the SeaPerch program is growing, and students and teachers agree it is has made a real difference in STEM awareness,� said Wright. “We have plans to expand SeaPerch in the coming year to include additional schools in the region.� The program allows teachers to emphasize the importance of STEM subjects in school and in the working world. Students, teachers and volunteers spend 10 to 20 hours of classroom time building the ROVs and learning about the science and engineering involved in its development and use, said Wright. Building a SeaPerch ROV teaches basic skills in ship and submarine design and encourages students to explore naval architecture and marine and ocean engineering concepts through problem-based learning. It also teaches basic science and engineering concepts, tool safety and technical procedures.
I watched a new generation of scientists and engineers emerge as they drove their ROVs through the challenges.� - John Wright, mentor to SeaPerch students
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MARINES GRADUATE FROM DLI FOREIGN LANGUAGE CENTER ACQUISITION COURSE By Marine Gunnery Sgt. Alexis R. Mulero
Four Marines from Marine Corps Security Cooperation Group (MCSCG) graduated from an initial language acquisition course at the Defense Language Institute (DLI) Foreign Language Center (FLC), Virginia Beach Training Detachment, June 7.
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Four Marines from Marine Corps Security Cooperation Group (MCSCG) recently graduated from an initial language acquisition course at the Defense Language Institute (DLI) Foreign Language Center (FLC), Virginia Beach Training Detachment. Capt. Bryant Kruse, communications officer; Gunnery Sgt. Crystal Hannan, intelligence chief; and Staff Sgt. Timothy Lynch, an explosive ordnance and disposal team leader at the unit completed the Basic Spanish curriculum of the course and Staff Sgt. Kevin Kearns, logistics chief, completed the Basic French curriculum of the course. “The ability to communicate and show respect for the partner nations we work with is key,” said Hannan, who works for the unit’s Coordination, Liaison and Assessment Training team that supports U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South. “Not only is it appreciated by those we work with in our respective AORs [areas of responsibilities], it opens doors that might otherwise be shut if we could not function within a language and culture successfully. Understanding and investing in this skill set is an important key to operational success in foreign climes and places.” During the 12-week course, Marines received more than six formal hours focused on speaking, but also included reading and listening activities with an additional 30 minutes to an hour of oneon-one time speaking practice with their professors. “Getting comfortable with interaction in Spanish was an exciting, but a daunting task,” added Hannan. “Thankfully, our professor was extremely accommodating and worked very hard to prepare us. I would like to commend the instructors for their enduring patience and out-
From left to right: Staff Sgt. Timothy Lynch, Capt. Bryant Kruse, Gunnery Sgt. Crystal Hannan and Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Kearns.
U.S. Marine Corps photos Gunnery Sgt. Alexis R. Mulero
standing expertise.” Furthermore, the Marines were assigned one to two hours of homework on a nightly basis to solidify daily lessons learned and also to prepare students for the next day’s objectives. Toward the end of the course, the Marines produced and performed a cultural presentation and introduced it to the faculty, other students and to the MCSCG staff. The course culminated with a Defense Language Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI), which is a test that evaluates the student’s speaking ability in the language acquired. “Foreign language capability is extremely difficult and intensive to de-
■ the LTD The Virginia Beach LTD, located onboard Naval Air Station Oceana Dam Neck Annex, provides support to military elements stationed locally. During FY12, more than 10,000 military members graduated from a language program or course at a DLIFLC LTD.
velop and maintain,” said Hannan. “This opportunity made the acquisition part of learning much more manageable than self-study. I look forward to using my newly acquired skills, both in the local community and abroad.” Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Centers provide culturallybased foreign language education, training, evaluation and sustainment for DOD personnel in order to ensure the success of the Defense Language Program and enhance the security of the nation. “The DLI Virginia Beach Language Training Detachment (LTD) is one of 34 LTD locations where DLI provides fullspectrum, short-notice foreign language
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IKE, CVW-7 AND HUE CITY SAILORS HOME FOR 4TH OF JULY HOLIDAY More than 5,000 Sailors serving in Eisenhower Strike Group U.S. Navy file photos
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More than 5,000 Sailors serving in the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKECSG) are scheduled to arrive at their homeports in Norfolk and Mayport, Fla., July 3, just in time for Independence Day celebrations. USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) and embarked squadrons of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, along with the guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) are returning following five months of operations in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. IKECSG ships USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), USS Farragut (DDG 99) and USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) returned in March after completing operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Commanded by Rear Adm. Michael M. Gilday, IKECSG is comprised of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 8, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, embarked Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 28 and USS Hue City (CG 66). Aircraft squadrons of CVW-7 include strike fighter squadrons VFA-143 “Pukin Dogs,” VFA-131 “Wildcats,” VFA-83 “Rampagers” and VFA-103 “Jolly Rogers,” tactical electronics warfare squadron VAQ-140 “Patriots,” carrier airborne early warning squadron VAW-121 “Bluetails,” Fleet Logistics Support Squadron VRC-40 “Rawhides” and helicopter anti-submarine squadron HS-5 “Nightdippers.” While deployed, IKECSG served in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility, conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
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U.S. Naval Academy inducts Class of 2017 For the 1,206 men and women entering the U.S. Naval Academy’s Class of 2017, summer break is ending early.
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Friends, family pay final respects to Adm. Frank B. Kelso II
Above: A full honors funeral service was held for retired Adm. Frank Kelso II, the 24th Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), at Rose Hill Cemetery in Fayetteville, Tenn. Left: Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert ceremoniously presents a national ensign to the widow of retired Adm. Frank Kelso at Rose Hill Cemetery where Kelso was laid to rest with full military honors.
MC1 (SW/EXW) Peter D. Lawlor
Press Release Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs
FAYETTEVILLE,TENN.
Friends, family and colleagues gathered, June 29, in the small town of Fayetteville, Tenn. to celebrate the life of and pay final respects to the 24th Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Frank B. Kelso II. The full military honors funeral took place in Kelso’s hometown at the First United Methodist Church where Kelso attended services and was integrated as a pillar of faith and devotion among the congregation. Less than a mile from the church, Kelso was laid to rest at the Rose Hill Cemetery in his family plot in the company of his beloved relatives. Long time friend of Kelso and former naval officer of 27 years Chaplain Bill Perry helped preside over Kelso’s service. Perry had a close spiritual relationship and friendship with Kelso who he said committed his life to decency, respect and integrity. Perry said that in life after the Navy, Kelso was devoted to helping spread the word of God. “The last time I felt like this is when I buried and did this service for my mother,” Perry said as he gripped the pulpit to maintain his composure, suffering from the loss of his friend. “Today is a day we celebrate a life well lived and then we mourn heavily for ourselves,” Perry said. “For the Kelso family you have to know not only is there a pain within this church and over in the overflow room, but there is pain throughout the naval community because folks who knew him and worked with him – every person here – knows that if you knew Adm. Kelso then you respected him, and you liked him, and if you were around him enough, you grew to love him.” More than 300 people who loved and respected Kelso were in attendance for the funeral service. Current CNO, Adm. Jonathan Greenert, was among them. “Adm. Frank Kelso’s bold leadership and innovative thinking guided the Navy through times of war and significant draw-down at the end of the Cold
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ONE SMALL STEP FOR MANN… Pax River Marine Corps pilot selected as astronaut candidate Press Release PEO(U&W) Public Affairs
PATUXENT RIVER, MD.
U.S. Navy photo Maj. Nicole Mann, who was recently selected as a 2013 NASA astronaut candidate, aboard the USS Enterprise (CVN 65) in 2007 just prior to an Operation Enduring Freedom mission.
A lifelong dream came true for a Pax River Marine pilot when she received news in early June that she was chosen to be an astronaut candidate. Maj. Nicole Mann, a naval aviator supporting the Strike Planning
and Execution Program Office (PMA-281), was one of eight candidates, from a pool 6,100 applicants, selected to be part of NASAs elite astronaut program, according to the agency’s press release. “Everyone dreams of going to space, but to possibly have the chance to do it is the opportunity of a lifetime,” said Mann, who reminisced about wanting to be an explorer as a young girl. Mann said she has been interested in science and technology since
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Keel authenticated for eighth LCS Press Release Naval Sea Systems Command Office of Corporate Communication
MOBILE, ALA.
The Navy and Austal USA held a keel laying ceremony for the future USS Montgomery, the Navy’s eighth littoral combat ship (LCS) in Mobile, Ala., June 25. The keel-laying ceremony recognizes the first joining together of a ship’s compo-
nents. While modern shipbuilding processes allow fabrication of individual modules to begin months earlier, keel laying represents the formal beginning of a ship. Ship sponsor Mary Sessions, wife of U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions, authenticated the keel by having her initials welded into a sheet of the ship’s hull. The LCS is a new breed
of U.S. Navy warship, capable of open-ocean operation, but optimized for littoral, or coastal, missions. Montgomery is one of four Independence-variant LCSs currently under construction at Austal USA. The ship is expected to deliver to the fleet in 2016. “This class of ships breaks new ground in Navy acqui-
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U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Austal USA Mary Blackshear Sessions (left), wife of U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions and ship’s sponsor, and a welder for Austal USA engrave Sessions’ initials during the keel laying ceremony for the littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8).
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The dog days of deployment By Tiffany Silverberg Military Spouse Contributor
The days seem long during deployment. Sometimes the minutes, the very seconds, feel long. Summer days don’t necessarily help. The sun is out longer, the kids stay up longer. School is out. Sometimes it seems our sanity is on vacation too. Are you in the midst of the dog days of summer? Are they long, exhausting, seemingly never ending? Don’t despair. You aren’t alone. And even more, the days will shorten soon, as the busy days of school ramp up. For now, here are a few tips to maintain sanity during those long, hot days. Take advantage of base opportunities. Even if you don’t have time during the school year, now is a great time to check out what the MWR, base housing or other command opportunities. Find out the pool hours and sign up for swimming lessons. Participate in community activities such as hikes, scavenger hunts, movies and other outings. Grab a friend and check it out. Even if the whole thing turns out to be the absolute opposite of what you
tend to enjoy, it will make for some memories and maybe a few good laughs. Many bases have a bowling alley or golf course. Not your thing? You don’t know until you try. Plus you won’t find a cheaper alternative outside the base. Now might be the right time to become a golf or bowling pro. Take advantage of the local area. If you’re like my family, you will be on the road again, on another PCS, in the next summer or two. Now is the time to get involved in a local hobby, sport, or opportunity you may not get somewhere else. Not sure where to look? Check out the nearest recreation center or community center. YMCAs or local gyms might have special classes or activities you can sign up for. Don’t forget to look for things you won’t be able to do at your next station. Maybe it’s time to take up surfing, mountain climbing, kayaking, or fishing. Local libraries often offer free programs or classes to help you get to know the local area. Speaking of hobbies, have you been eager to pick up a new skill? Instead of counting sheep or staring at the ceiling, during insomniac
nights, pick up a pair of knitting needles, a crochet hook or a whisk. Deployments make great landmarks of time. There’s a built in deadline. Make it your own. Choose a new hobby and decide today how far along with it you want to be by the deadline. A certain number of projects finished? A certain part of the new hobby mastered? Set a goal, bump it up a little higher, and get to work. Those days will start to fly by when you fill the hours with projects. It’s never too early to think about the coming months. When does the deployment end? In the midst of back to school? During the winter holidays? Right before the big ski vacation? There’s no reason you can’t start getting ready today. People might call you crazy, but let them talk. You’ll be occupied and organized! Turn on some holiday music and start setting gifts aside. Make lists. Stow things away. Start filling the freezer. You’ll be glad then for the work you put in today. Technically there is no way, at least that I know of, to speed up
It’s in the quiet moments By Bianca Martinez Military Spouse Contributor
time. (Einstein had some ideas.) But if you can keep your hands busy and your mind occupied, those long, hot days will feel less oppressive. And you will soar through those dog days. Tiffany Silverberg is Navy wife and foodie with an independent streak. As a freelance writer, she brings years of journalism and language experience to nonprofits, businesses and families, telling their stories online and offline. You can visit her website at www.tiffanysilverberg.com.
MILITARY SPOUSE EMPLOYMENT – UNIQUE CHALLENGES OF FINDING A JOB
By Robert White Fleet and Family Support Center Northwest
Many times being a Navy spouse has been referred to as the “toughest job in the Navy.” When it comes to employment, this can certainly ring true. When PCS orders arrive there can be a lot of excitement and anticipation in moving to a new duty station, exploring a new geographical area and being immersed in a new culture. There can also be quite a bit of anxiety and dread on the part of the military spouse. While the active duty member just picks up a new set of orders and reports to a new duty assignment, the spouse must find a new “duty/ work assignment”…. better known as “employment.” Military families move 14 percent more often than their civilian counterparts, thus cre-
ating unique challenges for the military spouse seeking employment. According to ourmilitary.mil, 85 percent of military spouses currently either want or need employment, and there is a 26 percent unemployment rate among them (current U.S. overall unemployment rate is 7.6 percent). There are approximately 750,000 active duty spouses, with more than half being under 31 years old. Statistics are interesting, however the real issues are what resources are available to assist the military spouse from not becoming and remaining a member of the 26 percent unemployed statistic. While there is no absolute guarantee of immediate employment upon arrival at the new duty station, employment assistance is always available through your Fleet and Family Support Centers (FFSC), which can be extremely instrumental in the job seeking process. There are employment educators available to help provide employment guidance and facilitate a number of employment related workshops. You’ve heard it before and you will hear it again and again … network! It’s a simple fact. Employers prefer to hire people that are known. Networking can be done almost anywhere: social groups, professional organizations, job fairs, friends, family, social media, etc. Speaking of social media, how easy are you making it for the employer to find you? A new survey released by Jobvite, a company that provides applicant tracking software, shows that 92 percent
of employers are using or planning to use social networks for recruiting this year. Social media sites, such as LinkedIn and Twitter, have become major assets in job search, both for the job seeker and the employer. Also, review your Facebook site. It might be a good time to perform a little “electronic housekeeping.” You want to get noticed for the right reasons. Use some of the Facebook “aps” for career networking (BranchOut, BeKnown and CareerSonar). A great idea would be to check with your Fleet and Family Support Center and register for a Job Search Strategies workshop and learn some valuable tips on how to organize and optimize your job search, especially the networking portion. Also, you can learn some of the best places to look for jobs, names of local employers, staffing agencies and other useful employment information. What does your resume look like? Using the same resume to apply for all positions? It could be time to “re-tool” your resume, especially if it is not meeting its goal … to get you an interview! A resume must always be relevant to the position to which you are applying. Simply put, if you are applying for six different positions, you will probably need six different resumes. In your resume, never assume the reader will fill in vague information for you. Be specific by never using terms like “all, numerous, or various.” Provide quantification, numbers, percentages, dollar amounts, and always try to provide results for
your work history. Check with your FFSC for the next resume writing workshop or have one of the FFSC employment educators take a look at your resume. Make your resume the highly effective marketing tool it’s supposed to be and get that interview! Speaking of interviews, make sure you are completely prepared for your job interview. Extensively research the company/employer and know how to articulate your skills at the interview. You need to be able to demonstrate to the interviewer(s) what you can do for their organization and how your skills fit. The interview is the ultimate marketing opportunity. Be able to make the most of it. The Fleet and Family Support Center is always available to assist you in all phases of your job search, whether it’s polishing up your resume or providing a “mock” interview. Take advantage of these resources and make yourself the “candidate of choice” for whatever organization you are applying. Best wishes for a successful job hunt!
MCC Ahron Arendes Materials and resources from NADAPs recently launched campaign, “Keep What You’ve Earned” is available at www.nadap.navy.mil.
In keeping with the Navy’s recently launched “Keep What You’ve Earned” campaign, NADAP urges Sailors to drink responsibly throughout the year – you’ve earned it, don’t waste it! ■ While on vacation, you may be traveling an unfamiliar route, hauling a boat or camper, along with the possible distraction of pets and children in the car. Adding alcohol to the mix puts the lives of the driver and everyone in the car, as well as other people on the road, at risk. ■ Whether you’re on the road or outdoors, summer temperatures plus alcohol can equal trouble. Hot summer days cause fluid loss through perspiration, while alcohol causes fluid loss through increased urination. Together, they can quickly lead to dehydration or heat stroke. ■ At parties, make at least every other drink a non-alcoholic one. If you’re the host, be sure to provide plenty of cold, refreshing non-alcoholic drinks to keep your
guests well hydrated. If you know you’ll be driving, stay away from alcohol. And remember, there’s no shame in taking a cab or sleeping on a friend’s couch if you feel at all unsure if you should be driving. ■ Most importantly – do not drink and drive. The rate of alcohol-related traffic fatalities increases significantly from Memorial Day to Labor Day. “The summer holidays are some of the most dangerous times of the year to be on the road. Our Sailors have worked hard and deserve to enjoy their summer in a safe way,” said Favorite. “Have fun with family and friends, but be smart if you choose to drink.” For more information and to help promote responsible drinking this summer within your command, you can access materials and resources from NADAPs recently launched campaign, “Keep What You’ve Earned,” available at www.nadap. navy.mil. Materials include Sailor fact sheets, posters and videos.
Make summer travel safe Press Release Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs
MILLINGTON, TENN.
Summer is the perfect time to gather up your family or friends and take a road trip. With amusement parks, beaches and family reunions happening all over the country, more families are planning to buckle up and hit the road, Navy leaders said June 26. “Although the road trip is half the fun, making it to your destination safely should always be the first priority,” said Dorice Favorite, director of the Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention (NADAP) Office.
A very rare thing is happening as I write this article. My house is taking full advantage of summer. I’m sitting with coffee and my children are still sleeping ... and it’s almost 7:30 in the morning. How did I get so lucky? These quiet moments are so few and far between that when we have them, we may think it’s a great time to get to other things we need to get done, but let’s not think that way. For once, I’m taking advantage of the fact that we don’t have any camps to be at this week. No alarms are going off. We can take our time and eat a really yummy breakfast instead of shoving cereal down the kids throats just to get them out the door. Use those moments to ground yourself. Jane Austen knew how to use moments like these to find some small sliver of inner peace: “Reflection must be reserved for solitary hours; whenever she was alone, she gave way to it as the greatest relief; and not a day went by without a solitary walk, in which she might indulge in all the delight of unpleasant recollections.” She gave way to it as relief. I love that. Sometimes I think in our busy lifestyle we are afraid to sit and reflect on what has gone by in the week past. We don’t want to think about that time we got so frustrated we yelled at the kids a little too loudly. Or that time we cried ourselves to sleep because we missed our spouse so much will hit us as a moment of weakness and boy we refuse to see ourselves as weak. However, with those “unpleasant recollections” come the pleasant ones too. You may have had a day when everything was awesome. You flowed from work to “mom work” without a hiccup! Maybe you hit a goal at the gym or logged some miles walking. Shoot! Celebrate the time you made a dinner everyone in the family loved with no convincing! In the quiet moments, you will likely see you have more victories than defeats. In the rush of it all, it’s easy to find the struggles of milfam life. In the quiet moments, it’s easy to find the blessings. We have a lot of those.
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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A quiet 4th of July holiday By Tiffany Silverberg Military Spouse Contributor
My husband and I haven’t really established a set of Independence Day traditions. Our life always seems so mobile that I didn’t even really think about it, until I was talking with my less than nomadic sister. She and her husband have an entire day’s itinerary already planned. It’s what they always do. Then there’s us. We don’t always do anything. Sometimes he’s gone and I just tag along with someone else’s set of traditions. Sometimes he’s home and we head out somewhere. Then there was the year we arrived at our new duty station on the 4th of July. That was overwhelming, though certainly unforgettable. Sometimes we eat barbecue. Sometimes we just eat our favorites. Sometimes we watch fireworks. Sometimes they are canceled or banned, because of wildfire risks. Sometimes we are home. Sometimes we are back at our parent’s homes. Sometimes we are in a new home. I struggled to find a common thread. I couldn’t even find a patriotic theme. Our lives seem so soaked in the stars and stripes that even when there is an element of patriotism, it feels like just another day in the life. Then I realized there is one element I could find in the holiday. A certain quietness. The 4th of July isn’t known for silence or solitude. It’s a loud holiday. Fireworks crashing through the sky. Kids screaming with joy at block parties. Grills sizzling with meats ... and the occasional vegetable. The holiday just pops with noise! Still every fourth I can remember held a moment of pondering. A quiet moment in the heat, usually as the sun was setting, but before the fireworks can start, where I am transported in thought. A time to soak up the pleasure of summer, to contemplate the meaning of freedom, to breathe a thank you for the cost. I think that’s all I really require of the holiday. It’s OK if I miss the fireworks. It’s OK if we forego barbecue for something in the fridge. It’s OK if it’s just us or if we get together with friends or family. It’s OK if we are far from home. As long as I have that moment. My own quiet 4th of July moment. Tiffany Silverberg is Navy wife and foodie with an independent streak. As a freelance writer, she brings years of journalism and language experience to non-profits, businesses and families, telling their stories online and offline. You can visit her website at www.tiffanysilverberg.com.
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Award winning naval author presents book at U.S. Navy National Museum By MC1 Tim Comerford Navy History and Heritage Command Communication Outreach Division
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Lt. Cmdr. Benjamin “BJ” Armstrong presented a lecture on his recently published book “21st Century Mahan: Sound Military Conclusions for a Modern Era” at Naval History and Heritage Command’s (NHHC) National Museum of the United States Navy, June 26. The lecture, part of the museum’s lunchtime lecture series, which focuses on Navy-history impacting authors, was followed by a question and answer session and a book signing. Armstrong, a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and an active duty Navy helicopter pilot, is the recent winner of both the Navy History and Heritage Command’s Samuel Eliot Morison Supplemental Scholarship and, coincidentally, the United States Navy League’s Alfred Thayer Mahan Award for Literary Achievement. He holds a graduate degree in military history, and his writing on military innovation and naval strategy have appeared in numerous periodicals, including “Proceedings” and “Infinity Journal.” Armstrong was delighted at the recognition that NHHC had given him through the scholarship. “It gave me great pride to
know that the Navy sees value in my historical research,” he said, “and it is an honor to be associated with the many great historians that have received scholarships and fellowships from NHHC in the past.” “It’s more important than ever that the Navy identify and recognize its brightest young talents and naval officers who understand the lessons of our past. B.J. is certainly among our most promising young officers and it’s professionals like him that offer our Navy the perspective and critical thinking that will keep our Navy on the best course as it sails forward,” said Capt. Jerry Hendrix, Ph.D., the director of NHHC. The scholarship was given to Armstrong to support his graduate research with King’s College, University of London, in which he proposes to examine case studies of irregular warfare by the U.S. Navy during the age of sail (18th - 19th centuries). The committee granting the award saw the usefulness of the dissertation with the increase in the proportion of littoral combat ships and other small combatants in the fleet. They believe that this will bring greater responsibility at lower levels of command, so irregular warfare is likely to retain its relevance. According to them, Armstrong’s study looks to give junior officers knowledge of the Navy’s heritage in the types of operations for which
Lt .Cmdr. Benjamin Armstrong, author of “21st Century Mahan: Sound Military Conclusions from the Modern Era,” provides a lecture of his writings at the National Museum of the United States Navy, followed by a book signing. 21st Century Mahan is a collection of five of Mahan’s essays, along with Armstrong’s informative introductions and illustrations as to why Mahan’s work remains relevant to the 21st century.
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they will have responsibility, and will put the Navy’s experience in recent small wars in a historical context. Armstrong said the scholarship is a boon to anyone trying to research what may be unique Navy data. “It will assist me in my research and in funding the travel that my studies require,” he said.
An added benefit is his being able to ask some of the experts. “It also gives me the great opportunity to get advice and suggestions from the expert historians at NHHC,” he said. Alfred Thayer Mahan, flag officer, prolific writer and prominent Navy historian, left his mark upon the U.S. Navy in many ways. His writings
have spanned the subjects from historic documentation, biographic to tactical theses. His works have had tremendous influence all over the world, especially those directly concerning seapower and have been translated into many different languages. His book “The Influence of Seapower upon History 16601783” is well known reference
to students of naval history and strategy, but his other writings may often be disregarded in light of the current struggles of the U.S. Navy. In his book, “21st Century Mahan,” Armstrong looks at a collection of five of Mahan’s essays to illustrate why Mahan’s work remains relevant in the 21st century and how it can help develop strategic thinking.
SUMMER BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN KICKS OFF IN JULY By Jessica Pellegrini Armed Services Blood Program
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The Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) is launching its summer donation drive. “Our summer campaign this year is a service-specific campaign,” said Julie Oliveri, ASBPs communications and marketing director. “In this way, we hope to ensure our military family is ‘armed’ with the blood products needed for those who are ill or injured." Starting July 1 and ending Sept. 30, the campaign will be deployed at 23 donor centers on Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps installations worldwide. “A single blood donation to the military blood program has the potential to save up to three lives,” said Air Force Col. Richard H. McBride, ASBP director. “That can make a huge difference, especially since donations tend to decrease during the summer.” McBride noted that donations sometimes slow down
this time of year because the military blood program’s eligible donors are on vacation. Although donors get their welldeserved summer time off, he added, the need for blood donations is ongoing. “I know we are all busy preparing ourselves and our families for summer vacations, but I hope that we can all find time in our schedules to stop by and donate a few drops of lifesaving blood,” said Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jesse G. Porter, pay officer-in-charge of the command support branch of the Personnel Administration Center for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Rose Lori Briggs, an avid blood donor at the Robertson Blood Center at Fort Hood, Texas, said that as a girl she sometimes would go with her father when he donated blood. “I would watch as the blood filled the bag, amazed that it would go on to save a stranger’s life,” she said. “I donate to carry on my father’s dedication to the value of this selfless act.”
Briggs is a year-round donor, and like her father, she said she doesn’t let summer schedules get in the way of saving lives. “[My father] donated every eight weeks despite the busy summer season or vacations and I try to do the same,” she said. “Luckily, the ASBP makes it easy to fit donating into my schedule with walk-in appointments.” Blood collected by theABSP is collected by the military, for the military. This means that all blood, platelet and plasma donations collected by the military blood program directly support ill or injured service members, veterans and their families worldwide. “While I was growing up, my father was a great example. He went out of his way to find blood donor centers and frequently donated,” said Porter. “Ultimately, whether donating blood is a civic duty – such as voting – or a nice thing to do, by simply enduring a minor needle stick, a life can potentially be saved. That fact is motivation.”
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Islamic month of Ramadan: A brief explanation
By Lt. Haneef Mubarak DESRON 22 Staff Chaplain
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is a time in which Muslims dedicate to refocus on purifying their souls and conduct through self-reection, self-sacriďŹ ce and prayer. This year, Ramadan begins in the evening of July 8 and ends in the evening of Aug. 7. During Ramadan, more than 1.8 billion Muslims around the world observe one of the Five Pillars (creedal duties) of Islam – fasting. Each day of Ramadan, from dawn to sunset, Muslims practice compulsory fasting. Muslims rise before dawn to partake in a pre-fast meal called suhoor. Each night, after sunset, the fast is broken with the post-fast meal called iftar. Saum, the Arabic word for fasting, literally means to “abstainâ€? or to “refrain,â€? which is the general religious appeal of the month – not just abstaining from eating, drinking and marital sex, but also refraining from any activities that lead to a general lack of God-consciousness.
In Islam, fasting is not merely a physical act – it is a spiritually comprehensive concept. Prophet Muhammad (S) said: “Fasting is not [abstaining] from eating and drinking only, but also from vain speech and foul language. If one of you is being cursed or annoyed, he should say, “I am fasting, I am fasting.â€? Also, he (S) said, “Whosoever does not abandon falsehood in word and action, then Allah All-Mighty and Majestic requires not [i.e. will not accept] that he should leave his food and drink.â€? The mouth, for example, is restrained from idle talk and gossip, while the ears are restrained from listening to obscenities. In this way, a Muslim engages his or her entire self in the observance of the Ramadan fast. It was during the month of Ramadan when our creator revealed the ďŹ rst verses of the Qur’an (via the angel Gabriel) to Prophet Muhammad (S). Therefore, the focus of the month is not only to fast, but to honor and internalize the revelation of the Qur’an. The Qur’an reads, “The month of
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Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur’an, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong)...â€? [Qur’an 2:185] During the month of Ramadan, Muslims engage in worship that is special for the occasion.After the daily late evening prayer, additional prayers which are special to the month of Ramadan, called Taraweeh, are performed. During this worship, a portion of the Qur’an is recited each night (usually more than 1/30th), so that the worshipper will have stood in congregational prayer for the entire recitation of the Qur’an before month’s end. Also, it is customary for a Muslim to personally read the entire Qur’an, at least once, before the end of the month. In addition to the fast, Ramadan is also a time to reevaluate one’s convictions and personal conduct. It is a time to reconcile troubled relationships, give charity, ďŹ nd forgiveness for others and refocus on worshipping Allah (God). Our religious, communal and charitable acts are combined with our fasting. Obviously, these acts can and should be done at all times throughout the year, but we are given this month for increased awareness. Therefore, the month of Ramadan is an intensive course in physical and spiritual ďŹ tness. The fast is a religious “Boot Campâ€? in a sense. One should consider in what areas he/she is spiritually weak or strong. If one ďŹ nds spiritual weakness, then the focus of the month of Ramadan should be to improve that weakness. If one has an area of strength, then the focus should be to maintain that qualityeach progressive year improving and building upon the last. The end of the month of Ramadan begins the tenth month of the Islamic calendar, called Shawal. The ďŹ rst three days of Shawal are marked with the joyous festival of Eid al-
â– Ramadan 2013 This year, Ramadan begins in the evening of July 8 and ends in the evening of Aug. 7. During Ramadan, more than 1.8 billion Muslims around the world observe one of the Five Pillars of Islam: Fasting.
Fitr, which literally means the “Festival of Breaking the Fast.� During Eid al-Fitr, Muslims celebrate with communal prayer after sunrise. The focus of the holiday is to increase one’s effort to give charity to the poor or make contributions to the masjid (mosques) for the same purpose. This charity is also compulsory and it should be given before the end of Ramadan, it is called Zakat-ulFitr or “Charity for Fast Breaking.� The goal is for all to enjoy the festival associated with breaking the fast, regardless of one’s personal means. This act fosters unity in the community and is a major contributor to social justice in the Muslim communities worldwide. This year, Eid al-Fitr will be on Aug. 8. There is so much more that can be said about the month of Ramadan. If one has a personal interest in learning more about Islam and Muslims, the month of Ramadan provides an excellent opportunity to do so. Generally, during the month, committees are formed in the local masjid (mosque) to entertain visitors and guest. For information and details about visiting a local masjid during the month of Ramadan and subsequent Eid ul-Fitr celebration, contact Chaplain Mubarak at haneef. mubarak@navy.mil. Editor’s note: It is traditional in Islam to pronounce a blessing on the Prophet Muhammad and other prophets when they are named either in speech or in writing. The letter S that appear in parentheses after such names are abbreviations for the Arabic which means “Prayers and Peace be upon him.�
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Defense Department officials will move forward in making benefits available to all military spouses, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said in a statement issued after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). The law had prevented federal agencies from offering all of the same benefits to spouses in same-sex marriages that they provide to other spouses. Here is the secretary’s statement:
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Employment equality for military veterans By Celia Yette Virginia Office for Protection & Advocacy
Lee is a veteran who earned many military honors while stationed overseas. After returning home, Lee was diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a result of being in combat. At first, Lee was debilitated by this condition. Through the help of medication, therapy and support from his family and friends, Lee recovered and became very independent. He was able to go back to college and earned his degree in accounting. After graduation, Lee found employment with a privately owned business as a tax preparer. When he started at the company, Lee informed his employer about having PTSD. Due to symptoms like depression and anxiety that he often experienced with his condition, Lee was concerned that he would miss time from work. Therefore, he submitted to his employer a letter of medical necessity and a request to allow him to work from home when needed. Lee’s employer agreed to the request for reasonable accommodations. Lee enjoyed his work, maintained good working relationships with his 25 co-workers, and seldom missed a day. One afternoon while at work, Lee felt his medications were no longer helping his symptoms. When he contacted his physician, he was advised to stay home for a few days while he tried a new medication. Lee went to his supervisor to explain the situation and asked to work from home. The supervisor was new to the company and said that he was not aware of Lee having this condition or any arrangements he had made with the previous supervisor. The supervisor denied Lee’s request and ordered him back to work. At that point, Lee became frantic and told his supervisor that he was leaving. The supervisor informed Lee that if he walked off the job, he was fired. For any veteran with a disability, understanding your rights when it comes to employment is essential. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reports that nearly 25 percent of recent veterans are reporting service-connected disabilities. As many veterans make the transition back to civilian life, the search for employment
begins. Therefore, it is crucial that veterans understand their rights when it comes to employment. Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities by a state or local government or private employers who have 15 or more employees. The ADA also prohibits job discrimination when it comes to the hiring, promotion, assignment and termination process. An employer is not allowed to ask any applicant with a disability questions pertaining to disability during the hiring process. However, the employer may ask questions regarding whether the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job. Once an individual with a disability is hired, an employer must provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal opportunity on the job. In the scenario regarding Lee, he had followed the process and was granted the reasonable accommodation of working from home. When Lee went to his new supervisor to inform him that he had PTSD and to request to work from home, the supervisor could have reviewed Lee’s personnel file for verification of the agreement. Furthermore, Lee could have offered his copies of what was submitted at the time he was hired or obtained a written note from his doctor indicating the changes in medication, and the recommendation that he stay home for a few days. The obligation was on the employer to ensure that reasonable accommodations were provided to Lee. Since neither Lee nor his supervisor took remedial steps, Lee may consider filing a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC telephone number is (800) 669-4000 or (800) 669-6820 (TTY). To learn more about his rights under the ADA, Lee could also visit their website at www.ada.gov, or he could contact the Department of Justice’s Disability Rights Section at (800) 514-0301 or (800) 514-0383 (TTY). If you are a veteran and have questions or concerns about job discrimination under the ADA, you can contact the Virginia Office for Protection & Advocacy at (804) 2252042 or (800) 552-3962 (TTY/VOICE) for more information.
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For the 1,206 men and women entering the U.S. Naval Academy’s Class of 2017, summer break is ending early. The Academy’s newest plebes reported to Annapolis for Induction Day, June 27, to begin the arduous six-week indoctrination period called “Plebe Summer.” “Induction day is a first step ... a critical step in the process of re-infusing the U.S. Navy with our very best and brightest,” said Cmdr. Valerie Overstreet, Plebe Summer officer-in-charge. “Starting today, we make these individuals part of the team where we infuse dignity, respect and honor into everything they do. It is a special day for USNA.” More than 17,600 students applied for this opportunity. The new class includes 18 international students from 17 different countries, including Cambodia, a first for the academy. There are now 59 international students across all four classes, the most the academy has had at one time.
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A third of the students come from minority backgrounds and 23 percent are women. Sixty-three students in the Class of 2017 formerly served as enlisted Sailors and Marines. Among the Academy’s newest plebs is Charlotte Asdal, one of four sisters who have now attended the Naval Academy. Asdal is preceded by her sisters Ashley (USNA 2009), Lindsey (USNA 2010) and Kirsten who graduated this year. It is a day marked by family traditions. The grandson of former Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Frank Kelso also joined the Class of 2017. During Induction Day, or I-Day, the incoming plebes receive uniforms and military haircuts, undergo medical evaluations, learn to render a salute and complete their registration. They each receive a copy of “Reef Points,” a 309-page handbook of information about the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, the Naval Academy’s history and traditions, their administrative chain of command and the general orders of a sentry. New midshipmen are re-
quired to memorize virtually all of the facts that are outlined in the book. I-Day concludes when the midshipmen take the oath of office in front of their family, friends and new classmates during a ceremony in Tecumseh Court at 6 p.m. After the ceremony, plebes say goodbye to their families who will not see them again until Plebe Parents Weekend, Aug. 8-11. With the conclusion of I-Day, Plebe Summer officially begins. During this time, plebes start each day at dawn with mandatory physical training. The remainder of each day is packed with drills and instruction on the military lifestyle and more physical training. The plebes are allotted minimal leisure time. During Plebe Summer, the plebes are led and trained by upper class midshipmen. Instruction includes seamanship, boat handling, navigation and small arms training. This indoctrination period is designed to help plebes develop discipline, honor, character, self-reliance and organization, providing them with the foundation to become midshipmen and successful military leaders.
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The Navy awarded Hewlett Packard Enterprise Services (HPES) a firmfixed-price award fee contract for the Next Generation Enterprise Network (NGEN), June 27. The amount awarded to HPES, based in Herndon, Va., is $321,689,010. The contract includes four, one-year options, which if exercised, has the potential overall contract value of $3,454,735,513. If all options are exercised, work will continue through June 2018. “The NGEN contract represents the next phase of Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) services, providing continued IT operational support to our Sailors and Marines, and creates a path toward aligning with the DODs JIE,” said Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition Sean Stackley. “The NGEN acquisition approach will allow sustained competition and significant savings for the department.” The Joint Information Environment (JIE) refers to an initiative to increase operational efficiency, enhance network security and cost savings through reduced infrastructure and manpower, achieved through the convergence of the DODs multiple enterprise networks into a common global network. Initially, network capabilities provided under the NGEN contract will remain the same as the services provided by the NMCI contract in 2010. However, the segmented contract structure positions the DON to re-compete subsets of NMCIs network and computing services – such as hardware, software and transport services – when it makes sense to lower cost or provide improved system performance. NGEN will increase government operational and design control of the network and requisite Information Assurance en-
hancements to meet evolving security requirements. Other benefits include better visibility into costs, the potential for increased industry competition, and the potential for enhanced cost efficiencies and improved innovation. NGEN is the acquisition approach and contract vehicle that will provide enterprise network services originally consolidated in 2000 under the NMCI contract. The NGEN acquisition approach will allow NMCI to transition from a monolithic model to a segmented business model that allows for periodic competition of segmented services. Under the current contract, all network services were competed as a single package. NMCI is one of the largest intranets in the world, providing end-to-end secure IT services to more than 400,000 computers and 800,000 users across 2,500 locations that vary from major bases to single user locations. The transition of Navy network services to the NGEN phase of NMCI will begin immediately and is expected to take up to 13 months. The Navy’s network services will be provided under a government-owned, contractor-operated model. The Marine Corps has taken a different approach, recently completing the transition of services from HPES to their own personnel under a governmentowned, government operated model with contract support. HPES has been the prime vendor of the DONs network services since NMCIs inception in 2000. The NGEN contract is a Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 15 contract and was awarded based on a lowest-pricetechnically-acceptable (LPTA) process. An LPTA approach is appropriate when best value is expected to result from the selection of a technically acceptable proposal with the lowest evaluated price.
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The ability to cut against the grain and find new and creative solutions for the Navy are what set Adm. Kelso apart from his peers.” - CNO Adm. Jonathan Greenert
Glenn Fawcett Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks at a troop event at Carson Army Post as he visits USNORTHCOM in Colorado Springs, Col., June 28
Hagel: Sexual assault solutions include everyone By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service
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Sexual assault issues are corrected within the fabric of an institution, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel told troops, June 28, “and you’re the fabric. And I know you feel the same way.” Hagel visited several military installations in Colorado this week. He said in a response to a Soldier’s question at a Fort Carson town hall meeting that sexual assault is a scourge on the Defense Department. Sexual assault is a crime, he said, and
U.S. service members have to stop it within their institutions. “We don’t break the law, but we certainly don’t assault our own people,” said Hagel. “There’s no excuse for this. Our standards are higher than that.” Prioritizing sexual assault as an issue, focusing on prevention, establishing accountability and administering effective training is all part of the solution, Hagel said. “Every one of you – me, top, bottom, bottom-up – has the responsibility here,” he said. “It isn’t going to get fixed just by directive or a training session or a new law being passed. It gets fixed within the fabric of the institution.”
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MC1 (SW/EXW) Peter D. Lawlor A full honors funeral service is held for retired Adm. Frank Kelso II, the 24th Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), at the First United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, Tenn. Following the service, Kelso was laid to rest at Rose Hill Cemetery. He served as CNO from 1990-1994. He was 79 years old.
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Former CNO known for his intelligence, strong character, innovative thinking Continued from B1 War,” said Greenert of the late Kelso. “It was his strength of character and surefire integrity that ensured his success as a former CNO and to a higher degree solidified the formidable legacy of a great life that Adm. Frank Kelso leaves behind.” Kelso, 79, had a long and successful career in the U.S. Navy and was known for his intelligence, strong character and innovative thinking. He was the third of three submariners in a row who served as CNO in the 80s and 90s. As CNO, he led the Navy in a period of significant drawdown of U.S. naval forces following the Cold War. He also oversaw the introduction of new platforms and systems that improved capabilities, including precision strike operations. The nation persistently called on the naval capabilities throughout his tour, starting with Operation Desert Storm. As CNO, he also oversaw revolutionary changes within the OPNAV staff and profoundly changed the means by which the Navy processed and made decisions. In keeping with joint staff practices, he changed “OP” codes to “N” codes and the staff was reorganized to align with a “Napoleonic” arrangement used by both the Army and the Joint Staff. In a period of dramatic change, he helped to transform not merely the organization, but also the processes by which information could be shared and considered. He is credited with dramatically changing the means by which more informed decisions could be made by the Navy. “The ability to cut against the grain and find new and
MC1 (SW/EXW) Peter D. Lawlor An officer wearing a mourning band stands at attention at the head of the casket of retired Adm. Frank Kelso II, the 24th Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), at Rose Hill Cemetery in Fayetteville, Tenn. where he was laid to rest.
creative solutions for the Navy are what set Adm. Kelso apart from his peers,” said Greenert. “It was an honor to have served with him and we are a better Navy due to his leadership and faithful commitment to our Sailors, civilians and their families.” As CNO, at the time of the now infamous Tailhook Convention in 1991 during which numerous incidents of sexual assault and harassment were found to have occurred, Kelso found himself at the forefront of a new horizon for the treatment of women in the military. Tailhook was a turbulent event for the entire naval department and precipitated support in widening of opportunities for women in the service. Kelso, a proponent of allowing women to serve in expanded roles, embraced the integration. Upon selection for flag rank, Kelso served as Director, Strategic Submarine Division, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, and then was assigned as Director, Office of Program Appraisal, Office of the Secretary of the Navy. On Feb. 8, 1985,
Kelso became Commander 6th Fleet and NATO Commander Naval Striking Force and Support Forces Southern Europe. On June 30, 1986, Kelso was promoted to admiral and assumed the duties of Commander in Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. Kelso became Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic and Commander in Chief, U.S. Atlantic Command on Nov. 22, 1988. He became the Navy’s 24th Chief of Naval Operations on June 29, 1990. Kelso has been awarded the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the Navy Distinguished Service Medal (three awards), Legion of Merit (four awards), Meritorious Service, Navy Commendation and Navy Achievement Medals. Kelso eventually returned to live in Fayetteville, Tenn. in 2003, a decade after retiring from the Navy. He remained there until his death on June 23. Kelso is survived by his second wife, Georgeanna, his four children and numerous grandchildren. Landess McCown, his first wife of 56 years, passed away in 2012.
sition, ship design and warfighting technology,” said Capt. Stephen Mitchell, supervisor of Shipbuilding, Gulf Coast. “I am impressed by their strength, flexibility and extraordinary capability, and they offer our troops a greater range of options than ever before.” The Navy is committed to the LCS program and is leveraging competition, fixed-price contracting and ongoing production to reduce construction time and costs. Lessons learned from the lead ships have been incorporated in the follow on ships. “It is exciting to see the shipyard really getting into the rhythm of serial production,” said Capt. Tom Anderson, LCS program manager. Although several vessels have been named USS Montgomery, LCS 8 is only the second U.S. Navy ship named specifically for the city of Montgomery, Ala. The former cruiser USS Montgomery (C 9) was commissioned in 1894 and decommissioned in 1918. The ship primarily operated in the Caribbean and off the coast of South America, participating in the blockade of Havana, Cuba in 1898 during the SpanishAmerican War.
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Marine is ‘the best of both worlds’ Continued from B1 childhood. Fixing and taking things apart as well as understanding how and why things worked had always fascinated her. “As I got older, I knew I wanted to focus my education in the area of math and science, which is why mechanical engineering seemed fitting,” she said. “When I started to explore my options in high school, I felt a sense of honor and pride when I thought about serving my country. That is what drove me toward the military.” Mann said she knew she would receive a great education and have the opportunity to serve her country by attending the U.S. Naval Academy. The summer before her senior year at the academy, Mann had the opportunity to fly in the backseat of an F/A-18 for the first time. She hadn’t necessarily thought about an aviation career path before that day, she said, but it was an amazing experience that changed her life. “Wow, it’s the best of both worlds, to be a Marine and be able to fly,” she recalled thinking. After graduating from the academy with a degree in mechanical engineering, Mann went on to receive her master’s at Stanford University. Next came flight school, where she earned her pilot’s wings in 2003 and selected the F/A-18C, a multi-mission tactical jet aircraft. More than a decade later, Mann has logged more than 1,500 flight hours and
47 combat missions. In the F/A-18C, she has completed two deployments flying missions off USS Enterprise (CVN 65) in support of operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. Besides her aviation background, Mann said her test and acquisition experience at Pax River definitely helped ease NASAs interview process. A 2009 Naval Test Pilot School Class 135 graduate, Mann served as a test pilot and the operations officer for Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 before joining PMA-281, where she leads a team that provides mission planning systems to aviation and amphibious forces. “Maj. Mann has been performing at the “astronaut” level in this office since her arrival,” said Mike Paul, PMA-281 program manager. “In my time in the military and as a civilian, she would be my first choice for this program.” Life for this Marine pilot, military spouse and mother is about to get more exciting. In just two months, Mann and her 16-month son will head to Houston, Texas so she can begin training at Johnson Space Center, while her husband begins a yearlong deployment to the Middle East. “It will be a challenge to say the least, but I am ready for it,” she said. Mann and the team of new astronaut candidates will receive a wide array of technical training at space centers around the globe to prepare for missions to low-Earth orbit, an asteroid and Mars, according to NASA.
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FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | JUL 4, 2013 | THE FLAGSHIP | B15 Information Systems Technician 1st Class Anthony Coleman (left), assigned to the Hopper Information Center and Legalman 2nd Class Derek Holder, assigned to Region Legal Services Center, compete to catch a football while participating in a oneminute receiver challenge during the Electronic Arts (EA) Madden NFL 25 Skills Challenge. The event consisted of a series of challenges for some of the NFLs greatest players, as well as five Sailors from the San Diego, Calif. area.
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SAILORS COMPETE WITH NFL LEGENDS ABOARD MIDWAY MUSEUM By MC3 Christopher Farrington Navy Public Affairs Support Element West
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Four Sailors had the opportunity to compete with 12 National Football League (NFL) legends, during the Electronic Arts (EA) Madden NFL 25 Skills Challenge aboard USS Midway Museum, June 26. EA and the NFL partnered together with the Navy to show their appreciation for the Armed Forces by encouraging Sailors to participate and attend the event. “It’s pretty amazing being able to talk with these NFL legends and spend some time playing football with them,” said Air Traffic Controller 2nd Class Travon Daigle, a skills challenge participant. “You
grow up cheering these guys on, but being able to step on the field and play with them is a once-in-alifetime experience.” The four teams were comprised of three NFL legends and one Sailor, to face off in a series of challenges testing the teams speed, strength and agility to accomplish the challenge on the gridiron. “It’s a fantastic opportunity playing with these NFL legends that I grew up watching,” said Legalman 2nd Class Derek A. Holder, a skills challenge participant. “My hat’s off to everyone in the military serving overseas though because those guys are my real heroes.” The event featured NFL greats such as Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice and Hall of Fame quar-
terback Dan Marino. “It’s all about giving back and showing the military how much we appreciate what they do,” said Rice. “This experience is an honor for us to be here on this ship and bring some entertainment to the military.” It’s cool to have the opportunity to be around the Navy and give some of their guys the opportunity to show what they’ve got on the field, added Marino. For former NFL quarterback Donavan McNabb, the experience of meeting Sailors and putting on a show for the Navy was a heartfelt experience because his father, Sam McNabb, was a 24-year Navy veteran. “My dad was a Navy man and
Aviation Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Jeremy Melendez, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3, jumps a hurdle while participating in an obstacle course during the Electronic Arts (EA) Madden NFL 25 Skills Challenge.
I had the chance to be around the Navy my whole life,” said McNabb. “I always love having the opportunity to say thanks to the men and women of the military for their service. They’re going to be cheering our names while we’re out here playing, but we really should be
cheering their names for what they do for us.” The Sailors chosen to participate in this event were selected by the Naval Base San Diego (NBSD) Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) flag football coordinator.
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Multiple live performances on oceanfront stages will attract thousands of visitors and residents of Virginia Beach to a “star-spangled” salute to this great country of ours at Stars & Stripes Explosion, July 4. Musical acts offer something for everyone – patriotic to R&B to tributes dedicated to the Beatles, U2 and Journey. From 8 to 9:30 p.m., a stage erected right on the beach at 20th Street becomes the focal point for performances by Symphonicity – the symphony orchestra of Virginia Beach – together with the Virginia Beach Chorale. The concert will feature patriotic selections, folk songs and Broadway tunes. As a special observance not only of Independence Day, but to honor the 50th Anniversary of the modern day City of Virginia Beach, Bill Deal’s Original Rhondels band member Dr. Steven Ambrose has prepared special orchestral charts for a portion of the program with Symphonicity. Bill Deal’s Rhondels will play international hits like “May I,” “I’ve Been Hurt” and “What Kind of Fool Do You Think I Am?” Bill Deal’s Rhondels have been around as long as the city has, thus their inclusion in the program is a fitting tribute to our collective history. The show will segue into a spectacular fire-
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■ at a glance What: Stars & Stripes Explosion When: Thursday, 8 p.m. Where: 20th Street, Va. Beach Oceanfront works show at 9:30 p.m. that explodes over the ocean in a burst of colors and patterns. This program on the 20th Street stage on the beach will be hosted by Juliet Bickford, news anchor and reporter for Newschannel 3 WTKR-TV. Chester B’s Motown Tribute Show will fill the 17th Street Park stage with the smooth sounds of R&B from 8 to 10:30 p.m. The English Channel will take center stage
at the 24th Street Park from 7 to 8 p.m. and 10 to 11 p.m. Formed in 2001, The English Channel authentically recreates British rock and pop from the mid 60s to the mid 70s. Their program includes music by the Rolling Stones, The Dave Clark 5, The Kinks, The Hollies, Petula Clark, The Who, Dusty Springfield, Moody Blues, The Animals, The Zombies, The Yardbirds, Herman’s Hermits and many others. Tribute bands playing the music of U2 and Journey will perform at 31st Street Park from 7:30 to 10:45 p.m. 2U and Almost Journey replicate the look and sound of these two popular rock bands and promise to get the crowd dancing on their feet at the oceanfront.
Family fun and fireworks at Mount Trashmore VIRGINIA BEACH
Celebrate with your family and friends at Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation’s annual July 4th Celebration at Mount Trashmore Park. This day of family fun is open to the public and will take place on July 4 from 4 to 10 p.m. at Mount Trashmore Park in Virginia Beach. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. Admission and limited on-site parking is $5. Local music band User Friendly kicks off the Independence Day celebration with their classic and modern rock covers, plus heartfelt original songs from 4 to 6 p.m. on the main stage. Then from 7 to 9:30 p.m., will be East Coast music sensation Strictly Bizzness, a high energy, versatile group of entertainers that performs a variety of musical styles, in-
■ at a glance What: July 4th Celebration When: Thursday, 4 to 10 p.m. Where: Mount Trashmore, Virginia Beach
cluding rock, classic rock & roll, Motown, oldies and everyone’s favorite Top-40 dance music. Free children’s activities and games, including inflatables, will be available from 4 to 8 p.m. The Virginia Freemasons will be making child ID cards at no cost. The evening will conclude as Zambelli, the “First Family of Fireworks” will amaze the crowd with their spectacular fireworks show
at 9:30 p.m. There will plenty of delicious foods and beverages available for purchase. Sink your teeth into hot dogs, hamburgers, BBQ sandwiches, chicken pitas, Italian sausages and more. Sodas, bottled water, lemonade and sno-cones will also be available. When parking lots at Mount Trashmore Park are full, Edwin Dr. between Independence Blvd. and South Blvd. may close, so expect delays. For more information about the July 4th Celebration, contact the Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation Special Events Office by calling 385-2990 (TTY: Dial 711), email fun@VBgov.com, or visit www.VBgov.com/ specialevents.
Norfolk Festevents will celebrate our Nation’s birthday the good old-fashioned American way – fireworks! Pride and patriotism abound as the celebration starts with the 31st annual AT&T 4th of July Great American Picnic on July 4 at Town Point Park in Downtown Norfolk. The festivities continue with The Shore Thing Concert & Independence Day Celebration on July 5 at Ocean View Beach Park in Norfolk. Fireworks will light up the sky at 9:30 p.m. for both events on their designated days. Admission for each event is free and open to the public. Leave the grilling to us on the 4th of July and bring family and friends down to Town Point Park from 5 to 10 p.m. Guests can feast on traditional all-American fare, including hot dogs, hamburgers, barbecue, seafood, buttered corn on the cob, juicy watermelon and lemonade with all the fixings. Relax on the lawn along the Downtown Norfolk waterfront and enjoy patriotic sounds throughout the evening highlighted by the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command Band at 8 p.m., followed by a spectacular fireworks show on the Elizabeth River at 9:30 p.m. Keep the celebration going on July 5 from 6 to 10 p.m. as we celebrate our Nation’s birthday at Ocean View Beach Park. This patriotic beach party is sure to jump-start the weekend with family fun that includes great music, food, beverages, children’s activities and more. Dance to live music by The Embers starting at 6 p.m. and experience a spectacular fireworks display over the Chesapeake Bay at 9:30 p.m. For more information about both events, including hours, park regulations, parking and surrounding attractions, visit festevents.org, or call 441-2345.
■ at a glance What: Great American Picnic When: Thursday, 5 to 10 p.m. Where: Town Point Park, Norfolk What: The Shore Thing Concert When: Friday, 6 to 10 p.m. Where: Ocean View Beach Park, Norfolk
Virginia celebrates our independence RICHMOND
For families seeking an affordable, all-American 4th of July vacation, look no further than Virginia. Longhailed “The Mother of Presidents,” Virginia is a leading destination for celebrating the birth of our nation with historic hot spots, including Monticello, Mount Vernon and Yorktown, as well as informative tours and reenactments offered statewide. The Commonwealth of Virginia is preparing for 4th of July travel to increase based on the American Express Travel & Saving Tracker finding that 31 percent of Americans are planning to escape for the holiday. From festivals and parades to firework displays and live musical performances, Virginia has all the resources for an ideal getaway. The state is within a day’s drive or less of 60 percent of the U.S. population, creat-
ing an unbeatable weekend retreat for American travelers. Additional 4th of July festivals, events and packages may be found at www.Virginia.org/July4th.
4th of July Stars in the Sky ■ When: Thursday, 7 to 10 p.m. ■ Where: Victory Landing Park,
Newport News ■ Cost: Free Virginia Peninsula’s biggest 4th of July party draws more than 20,000 people to Victory Landing Park for live music, obstacle courses and rides, and food from local vendors. The waterside park offers remarkable views of the James River, and when night falls, the stage lights up with a lively concert and fireworks display performed by internationally award-
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Charlottesville, Va. ■ Cost: Free Enjoy 4th of July merriments at Monticello’s 51st annual Independence Day Celebration and Naturalization Ceremony – the oldest continuous naturalization ceremony outside of a courtroom in the United States. Musical icon Dave Matthews of the Dave Matthews Band will be the featured speaker at the event, held on the West Lawn at Monticello. Reservations are required.
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Mike Tomlin to host Gridiron Legends Tailgate Party ■ When: July 11, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. ■ Where: Hampton Roads Convention Center ■ Cost: $15 (limited advance tickets available),
children under 5 are free ■ For more information, contact: 304-8172, or visit www.hryf.org Join Newport News native and Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin for the 5th annual Gridiron Legends Tailgate Party presented by the Hampton Roads Youth Foundation. The event will welcome NFL players from the Hampton Roads area including: Buffalo Bill E.J. Manuel, Dallas Cowboy B.W. Webb, New England Patriot Jerod Mayo, former New Orleans Saint Aaron Brooks, Washington Redskin Darryl Tapp, former Miami Dolphin Dwight Hollier, Tennessee Titan Justin Hunter, and more. Come out and celebrate the return of the NFL season with interactive activities, music, contests, win prizes, games and fun for the entire family. Planned activities include QB throw, field goal kick, Wii Madden football challenge, corn hole competition, football drill stations, raffle giveaways, player autographs (as available) and more.
PFAC Summer Preschool Programming ■ Where: Peninsula Fine Arts Center, 101 Museum Dr. within Mariners’ Museum Park, Newport News ■ For more information, contact: Joan Dobson at jdobson@pfac-va.org, 596-8175, or visit www.pfac-va. org
The Peninsula Fine Arts Center will supplement its Hands on For Kids Gallery with guided instruction perfect for preschool-aged children to develop fundamental visual learning skills and begin their exploration with creative expression. The art activities are ideal for children ages 3-5; younger children will need additional assistance from a parent or guardian. PFAC admission is free for children 5 and under. New lessons will be offered each week from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Parents are asked to register for each week’s classes by the preceding Friday. Hands On for Kids Paint Days are offered from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Battle of Gettysburg Artifacts ■ When: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Sundays and Mondays ■ Where: Museum of the Albemarle, 501 S. Water Street, Elizabeth City, N.C. ■ For more information, visit: www.museumofthe albemarle.com
With the nation commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, the Museum of the Albemarle has something for those unable to attend the ceremonies in Pennsylvania. The museum’s sesquicentennial exhibit on the Civil War, “Under Both Flags: The Civil War in the Albemarle,” has several artifacts connected to the biggest battle ever fought in North America.
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Have a safe Independence Day and leave fireworks to the professionals RICHMOND
Food: Check. Beverages: Check. Decorations: Check. Fireworks safety information – wait a minute! Fireworks and celebrations go together, especially during 4th of July celebrations, but if you do not take the proper fireworks safety precautions, your celebrations could come to a sudden and possibly tragic conclusion. The Virginia Department of Fire Programs and the State Fire Marshal’s Office would like to remind everyone not to forget about fireworks safety as they make their holiday preparations. The following lifesaving, injury prevention tips are provided to assist citizens with their planning efforts: ■ The safest way to prevent fireworks-related injuries and property damage is to leave fireworks displays to trained professionals. Many localities provide safe, community fireworks displays. Check with you local parks and recreation division or visit your locality’s activity website for details.
■ Did you know that many fireworks are illegal in Virginia? Before purchasing fireworks, check with your local fire marshal’s office, or the State Fire Marshal, to determine what fireworks, if any, are permissible in your locality. If caught with illegal fireworks they may be confiscated – or worse – you may be charged with a violation of county or state laws. More comprehensive fireworks safety information can be found at www.usfa.fema.gov/citizens/home_ fire_prev/holiday-seasonal/summer. shtm. “We want our citizens to understand that fireworks, even permissible fireworks, are dangerous and we urge extreme caution for everyone who chooses to use them,” said Ed Altizer, Virginia State Fire Marshal. “The best way to enjoy fireworks is by attending a professional fireworks display where the fireworks are under a controlled setting and monitored by public safety officials.”
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■ When: July 9, 16, 23 and 30; 8 to 9 a.m. ■ Where: Virginia Living Museum, 524 J. Clyde
Morris Blvd., Newport News ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, contact: 595-9135, or visit thevlm.org Riverside Health System and the Virginia Living Museum (VLM) are teaming up to deliver a breakfast health education series at the museum on four Tuesday mornings in July. Learn from the specialty physicians of Riverside how our body systems support human function and well-being. Following the talk, there is an opportunity to join the doctor in Bodies Revealed to see the body system being discussed. Tickets for the exhibition are $7 for VLM members and $15 for nonmembers (does not include museum admission).
Summer Youth Recreation Camps ■ When: Now through Aug. 30; Monday to Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ■ Where: Naval Station Norfolk ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, contact: 445-0996
Summer camps schedule a variety of age appropriate activities that enhance cognitive, social, emotional and physical development for family members five to 12 years of age. Activities include Boy’s and Girl’s Club programming, 4-H programming, swimming, bowling, golf, field trips and more.
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Keep a bucket of water nearby for emergencies and for pouring on fireworks that do not go off. ■ Never try to relight or handle malfunctioning fireworks. Douse and soak them with water and throw them away. ■ Be sure all people are out of range before lighting fireworks. ■ Do not light fireworks in a container, especially glass or metal containers. ■ Keep unused fireworks away from firing areas, preferably in a dry, cool location. ■ Always read the directions and warning labels on fireworks. If the fireworks are not marked with the contents, directions and warning labels, do not light them. ■ Supervise children around fireworks at all times.
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Fourth of July Military Days and Fireworks ■ When: Thursday and Friday, 10:30 a.m. to close; fireworks on Thursday, 9:30 p.m. ■ Where: Kings Dominion, Doswell, Va. ■ Cost: Free for all active and retired military ■ For more information, visit: www.kingsdominion.com
Kings Dominion honors our nation’s heroes with Military Days during the 4th of July holiday. All active and inactive United States service members receive admission to the park for free with a valid ID. Special features also include: music, military vehicles, the Wounded Warriors on-site and more. Fireworks are best viewed from the Drop Tower Plaza in the Grove area of the park. The sky lights up at night with the new Dominion at Dusk at Kings Dominion. It all starts out at dusk with more than one LED lights in Snoopy’s Starlight Spectacular around the iconic Eiffel Tower. Finally, International Street comes alive with popular music and today’s favorites in a new high-energy show, Street Beats at 9:45 p.m.
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■ When: Thursday, 8 a.m. ■ Where: Mount Vernon, Fairfax, Va. ■ Cost: $17 for adults, $8 for children (5 and under ■ For more information, contact: 445-0996
Independence Day at Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest ■ When: Thursday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. ■ Where: Poplar Forest, 1542 Bateman Bridge Rd., Forest, Va. ■ Cost: $8 for adults, children 15 and under are free
History buffs enjoy an afternoon rediscovering Thomas Jefferson’s passion for America’s freedom during the 28th Independence Day Celebration at Poplar Forest. The event provides fun for all ages. Children experience 18th century lifestyle through pony rides and popular games of the generation including stick horse races, sack races, rolling hoops and tug-of-war. A Declaration of Independence speech will be delivered from Thomas Jefferson’s octagonal house followed by juggling, rope walking, drums performances and musical delights from the Jefferson era.
■ When: Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. ■ Where: Downtown Harrisonburg, Va. ■ For more information, visit: www.
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Balloon Rally and 4th of July Celebration ■ When: Thursday-Saturday ■ Where: 106 E. Washington St., Lexington,Va. ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, visit: www.lexingtonvirginia.
com/ balloon.htm This popular three-day event features piloted and tethered hot air balloon rides, live musical entertainment, children’s activities, antique appraisals, a classic car show, festive food and a dazzling fireworks display. Piloted hot air balloon rides are limited and must be reserved in advance. No reservations required for tethered balloon rides.
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Mount Vernon salutes the nation’s first President, George Washington, with a dazzling display of daytime fireworks over the Potomac River. The event also includes a naturalization ceremony for new citizens, military reenactments, a special wreath-laying ceremony, free birthday cake for all and “General and Mrs. Washington.”
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Three exciting events take place in Downtown Harrisonburg on July 4. Head to Turner Pavilion & Park for an early morning charity run through scenic Shenandoah Valley, followed by the first annual “Grillin’ by the Pavilion” cook-off featuring craft beers, local wines, live music and fireworks. Families will enjoy Court Square, with activities including a dunk tank, face painting, puppet shows and local food and craft purveyors. Over on Main Street travelers indulge in the “Summer in America Food Tours,” featuring tasty food shops and local businesses offering samples of the state’s fine wines, craft beers and culinary treats.
Liberty Celebration ■ When: Thursday-Saturday ■ Where: Yorktown Victory Center ■ Cost: $9.75 for adults, $5.50 for children
ages 6 through 12 (under 6 are free) ■ For more information, visit: http://historyisfun. org/2011-Liberty-Celebration.htm Celebrate America’s birthday in Yorktown, the site of one of the most important battles in the American War for Independence and an ideal place to salute the country’s freedom. Guests experience military drills and role-playing demonstrations and view a rare broadside printing of the Declaration of Independence dating to July 1776. With a combination ticket to Jamestown Settlement, visitors save 20 percent. Combination tickets are priced at $20.50 for adults and $10.50 for children ages six through 12. Parking is free along with shuttles to historic Yorktown and Williamsburg area attractions.
4th of July Jubilee ■ When: Thursday-Sunday ■ Where: Wintergreen Resort, Route 664, Wintergreen ■ For more information, visit: www.wintergreenresort.
com/July-2013/ Kick off the holiday at Wintergreen Resort’s festive block party featuring live music and entertainment, arts and crafts, movies under the stars, chairlift rides at the Blue Ridge Express, family-friendly games and spectacular Fourth of July fireworks that light up the mountain. The party is free for resort guests.
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The Virginia Aquarium educators offers visitors opportunities to explore many different kinds of wildlife this summer. â– Ocean Collections, Fridays only, through Aug. 30 Virginia Aquarium educators trawl the ocean oor for a sample of sea life to bring aboard. Guests have an opportunity to have an up-close and personal encounter with what is collected from Owls Creek and the Atlantic Ocean. This 75-minute boat trip is offered on Fridays at 3 p.m. out of Rudee Inlet’s Virginia Beach Fishing Center. Guests should arrive at 2:30 p.m. Visit www.virginiaaquarium.com for more information. Fee is $19 per adult and $14 for children 4 to 11 years old. â– Dolphin Watching, daily until Sept. 2 Observe bottlenose dolphins and their dynamic behaviors during a 90-minute ocean excursion. Experienced Virginia Aquarium educators introduce guests to Virginia’s favorite summer visitors. Trips typically run daily at 11 a.m., 2, 4 and 7 p.m. out of Rudee Inlet’s Virginia Beach Fishing Center. Visit www.virginiaaquarium.com for more details. Dolphin sightings are not guaranteed. Trips may be cancelled due to boating conditions. Fee is $21 per adult and $15 for children 4 to 11 years old. â– Cruise the Creek, daily until Sept. 2 Off the dock of the Virginia Aquarium, explore Owls Creek during a gentle 30minute pontoon cruise focused on salt marsh ecology. Scan the mudats for ďŹ ddler crabs and animal tracks, listen for the calls of osprey and kingďŹ shers, and look for signs of muskrat and otter activities. Trips typically run daily in the afternoon from noon until 4:30 p.m. Visit www.virginiaaquarium.com for more information. Fee is $7 per person, $5 for members or combo tickets. â– Butteries Grace Virginia Aquarium Upland River Room and IMAX Screen Imagine seeing the miracle of a buttery emerging from its chrysalis, gently waving its wings to dry them in preparation for its ďŹ rst ight. Experience the lighter-than-air touch of a buttery landing on your sleeve, or daintily sipping nectar from your hand. The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center presents “Backyard Butteries,â€? an immersive buttery experience in its
Courtesy photo The Virginia Aquarium offers Ocean Collections trips every Friday through Aug. 30.
Upland River Room. The exhibit features Virginia native butteries in a naturalistic setting, including graceful swallowtails, color-spattered painted ladies and of course, the majestic Monarch. You can watch them come to life through emergence boxes, and feed them yourself with “sip tips,â€? cotton swabs dipped in nectar. The exhibit is included with Aquarium admission. Sponsored by Ann W. Host and the Lee A. and Helen G. Gifford Foundation, the exhibit makes for a full day’s entertainment with the IMAX movie, “Flight of the Butteries.â€? The movie is presented locally by Monarch Bank. For more information on the exhibit or the movie, visit Virginia Aquarium.com, or call 385-FISH (3474). The Virginia Aquarium also offers other experiences that are free with admission. â– Attracting Butteries, July 13; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In support of the Aquarium’s “Backyard Butteriesâ€? exhibit, the Buttery Society of Virginia will be hosting a Life Cycle of Butteries program in the Bay & Ocean Pavilion Changing Exhibits Gallery on July 13. Guests can take a look at 15 to 20 species of caterpillars and pupae through all life cycles of the buttery. Buttery society members will be on hand to answer questions includ-
ing which plants will attract butteries and caterpillars to your garden and conduct demonstrations on how to “growâ€? a buttery in your own backyard â– Wildower Wednesdays, through August; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join us in the Wildower Garden, outside the Bay and Ocean Pavilion, to learn how to turn your yard into a backyard habitat to attract butteries. Fun buttery crafts and activities will also be offered. â– Shark Shenanigans, Aug. 8 - 11; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join us in the Bay and Ocean Pavilion as we celebrate one of the oceans most mysterious residents – sharks. Guests will have the opportunity to learn interesting facts about sharks, discover the shark sixth sense, make a shark hat and view educational programs throughout the day. â– Vulture Awareness Day, Sept. 7; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join us in the Marsh Pavilion as we celebrate nature’s best recyclers. Guests will learn interesting facts about vultures take a “vultureâ€? scavenger hunt, make vulture vomit and meet a live vulture at the meet the keeper talk. Event is free with admission. â– Toddler Tuesdays, 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Bring your preschoolers on Tuesdays for this age-appropriate program that includes stories, songs and an adventure in the Aquarium. On the third Tuesday of the month, we feature a puppet show. These 30-minute programs are held in the Marsh Pavilion. â– Toddler Trek, Thursdays, 11 a.m. Join us for Toddler Trek Thursdays, an outdoor exploration session for early learners and their parents. Every Thursday, take an easy 30-minute stroll along the nature trail to discover a new animal, color, or shape through fun outdoor activities. This program meets in the Marsh Pavilion and takes place inside during inclement weather. â– Early Expeditions, Wednesdays, 11 a.m. Every Wednesday, bring your toddler to the Conservation Station in the Bay and Ocean Pavilion to solve an animal mystery. Hone your problem solving skills and help us ďŹ gure out the “who, what, when, where and whyâ€? of the animal world.
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Winfield Danielson Each of the reef balls lowered onto the reef along the Lafayette River shoreline near the Virginia Zoo, June 25, was seeded with live baby oysters, called “spat,� to help restore oyster populations in the Lafayette River.
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The Chesapeake Bay Foundation lowered 25 concrete oyster reef balls into the water here along the Lafayette River shoreline near the Virginia Zoo, June 25. Reef balls are dome-shaped concrete structures that provide a surface on which swimming oyster larvae can attach. They provide an alternative substrate in Virginia streams and rivers, many of which no longer have the hard surfaces oysters need. Each of the reef balls is seeded with live baby oysters called “spat.â€? They also provide the beneďŹ t of shoreline stabilization. Working from the Chesapeake Gold, the foundation’s work boat, foundation staff will emplace 104 such reef balls with the boat’s crane in waters near the Virginia Zoo, a partner in the project. The effort is part of a plan announced in 2011 by the foundation, the Elizabeth River Project and more than 100 community partners to bring the Lafayette River back to health. Chesapeake gold is a term used to describe oysters, which were once so plentiful they played a central role in the regional economy. Harvest of oysters has been banned on the Lafayette since the 1920s, due to contamination associated with industrial activities and storm water runoff. “Conservation is one of our core missions, and the Virginia Zoo is involved in many conservation efforts at home and abroad,â€? said Greg Bockheim, the Zoo’s executive director. “The oyster reef along the Zoo shoreline is a double win for us as it helps restore the natural habitat and the oysters ďŹ lter water runoff, improving water quality.â€? The oyster restoration initiative is possible due to funding provided by Restore America’s Estuaries and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The reefs are funded by the Rotary Club of Norfolk and constructed by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission.
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Pierce hopes new attitude leads back up the ladder By E. Spencer Kyte UFC.com
Mike Pierce sports an 8-3 record in the UFC. Of the three men to beat him, only Johny Hendricks has yet to fight for a title, and that fact will change come November, “Good Lord willing” as Hendricks would say. Last time out, Pierce put an end to Seth Baczynski’s six fight winning streak, his third consecutive victory since losing a close, debated split decision to Josh Koscheck at UFC 143. On July 6, the 32-year-old Portland, Ore. native will return to action at UFC 162. Rather than taking on a fellow fringe contender in a preliminary card bout feature on FX, Pierce will serve as one half of the opening act, squaring off with David Mitchell in the first bout of the fight card, one fight before Baczynski welcomes Brian Melancon to the Octagon for the first time in his career. “I saw that he was on the card the other day because I haven’t been paying attention,” Pierce said of Baczynski and their respective placements on next weekend’s fight card. “And I saw that he was fighting a new guy too, so I find that a little weird.” If it wasn’t clear before, Pierce’s positioning on the UFC 162 fight card stands as a clear indication that when it comes to moving up the competitive ladder in UFC, it takes more than just winning. The Sports Lab Fight Team member has amassed victories, but of his eight wins inside the Octagon, five have come by way of decision. Of his 11 UFC appearances to date, eight have made their way to the scorecards. While going the distance with contenders like Hendricks, Koscheck, and Jon Fitch remains a feather in the former Division I wrestler’s cap, his grinding, “good chance this is going 15 minutes” style doesn’t do him any favors
■ mma schedule UFC 162 July 6, 8 p.m., FX; 10 p.m., PPV Featured bouts: Anderson Silva vs. Chris Weidman Frankie Edgar vs. Charles Oliveira Roger Gracie vs. Tim Kennedy Dennis Siver vs. Cub Swanson Tim Boetsch vs. Mark Munoz UFC ON FOX 8 July 27, 5 p.m., FX; 8 p.m., FOX Feature bouts: Demetrious Johnson vs. John Moraga Jake Ellenberger vs. Rory MacDonald Robbie Lawler vs. Siyar Bahadurzada Jessica Andrade vs. Liz Carmouche ■ All cards are subject to change.
Sometimes you have to do things out of character in order to try and get the upper hand, but it’s definitely a difficult battle.” - Mike Pierce, UFC welterweight on worrying about more than just fighting inside the Octagon
Courtesy of UFC Mike Pierce (right) has won three straight bouts and carries and 8-3 UFC record heading into his showdown against David Mitchell at UFC 162, July 6.
portant,” begins Pierce. “You always want to win – that’s number one I think – and if you happen to get a great finish, that’s icing on the cake to me, but there are other elements [at play] in the sport of MMA that help catapult your career. “Sometimes you have to do things out of character in order to try and get the upper hand, but it’s definitely a difficult battle,” he said. “On one hand, you want to win, but if you don’t win, that’s usually worse than if you win and have a poor performance.” “You go in there with a particular game plan – you’ve been training for a while, you think you know what he’s going to do, and you have weapons in your arsenal to deal with that – but sometimes those things don’t always come together and you just have to find a way to win,” he continued. “Sometimes that ends up being a boring, grueling grind, and sometimes, that ends with a quick knockout – you found something that connected and got your hand raised with a finish. It’s really hard to balance that and I’m not the only guy that has struggled with that.” Inside the cage isn’t the only place Pierce is looking to make some changes either – he also plans on putting more of his personality on display outside of the Octagon. But just because he’s a well-spoken resident of the Pacific Northwest, don’t expect him to follow the trail blazed by a certain “Gangster from West Linn” anytime soon. “It won’t be as dramatic as Chael,” laughs Pierce. “That guy has got that act down cold and I don’t want to try to imitate it because it would look horrible.” “My antics with Josh Koscheck at weigh ins with the wig and all that stuff – playing to the fans, telling them how I was the guy that wanted to beat the crap out of him because no one likes him, which is still generally true. Those are things that I want to do and bring back to the light,” he continued. “It seems like I was getting close [to breaking through] with Photo courtesy of UFC the Koscheck fight and that’s kind of what I Former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar (right) will look to rebound from a three-fight losing streak when need to get back to again. I need to go in there and do my absolute best to put this guy away, he faces Charles Oliveira at UFC 162, July 6. when it comes to increasing his “I want to see that guy” factor with fans. It would be understandable for fighters in Pierce’s position to rant and rave in the media about searching for his fourth consecutive win on Facebook while athletes with fewer accomplishments under the UFC banner earn television time. Though he’s undeniably frustrated by the situation, that’s not the route the 16-5 welterweight is opting to take. Instead, it’s “message received” with designs on advancing further up the fight card next time out after dispatching Mitchell. “I’m coming in here with a little bit of an attitude and pissed off, and I’m going to do everything I can to put this guy away quickly and in dramatic fashion.” While fans will always clamor for highlight reel finishes and the UFC will continue to encourage fighters to leave it all in the cage, there is a danger for fighters when it comes to deviating too far from what has worked in the past in order to deliver the type of performance that appeases both the audience and the UFC brass. “First and foremost, winning is most im-
and keep promoting myself – calling guys out and climbing my way back up to where I want to be.” For all the criticism that has been directed at Pierce for his performance and all the discussion of areas where he needs to improve, you would think he was stuck on a losing skid, but that isn’t the case. In one of the most competitive divisions in the UFC, he’s put together a three-fight winning streak and earned himself a place in the Top-20 of most rankings. As much as there are always things to work on, the past year has brought far more successes than failures. “That’s the internal dialogue I have with myself frequently,” he said. “I have had a lot of success in the UFC and have a couple very close decisions that had they gone my way, my career would be in a completely different light right now, I imagine. I do think about it – maybe I would be in the Top-10 right now, and fighting on the main card, looking at a potential title shot down the road, who knows? That’s just not the case right now. I have to deal with reality, which is that I have David Mitchell on July 6 and that’s the only thing I care about right now.” A submission specialist who posted a perfect 11-0 mark before being called up to the big leagues in 2010, the 33-year-old Mitchell broke through to collect his first UFC victory last time out, earning a unanimous decision win over Simeon Thoresen back in January. As far as Pierce is concerned, there is no reason he shouldn’t be able to push his own winning streak to four, while opening things up in the process. “I’m definitely prepared for David. I don’t think that he has any tools in his arsenal that are going to nullify any of mine, so I see myself being able to take some of those risks, and hopefully get that finish. “I know what I need to do to get ready for this fight, I know what I need to do to win, and I’ve been doing that since I heard about the fight. My recipe for success is still the same; I just have to expand on things a little, take a few risks, and hopefully get that finish.”
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David Ragan pilots Sprint Cup team’s hauler cross-country By Rick Minter Universal Uclick
In the 70s, trips to tracks out West were particularly tough on independent racers like Richard Childress and James Hylton, who had to drive their team rigs to the tracks, then climb in their race cars and compete, before doing it all over again the next week. Many drivers in the ARCA series today also drive their team haulers, but it rarely happens in Sprint Cup anymore. David Ragan, driver of the No. 34 Ford in the Sprint Cup Series, got a taste of that experience recently as he co-drove his team’s hauler from its home base near Charlotte, N.C., to Sonoma Raceway in California, some 2,700 miles away. For Ragan, 27, the trip wasn’t a necessity as it was for independent racers back in the day or ARCA racers today. It was a product of his lifelong love of all things mechanical, including the giant, 80-foot, 80,000-pound rolling rigs. “I’ve always liked big trucks,” he said via his hands-free phone as he drove through Wyoming. “I got my CDL [commercial driver’s license] because I’m cheap and didn’t want to have to pay somebody to drive the hauler for my Late Model team. I figured this trip would be an adventure and also a good chance to get to spend some time with our regular truck driver, Mike Smith, and get a better idea of what his job is like.” Ragan, a native of Unadilla, Ga. said he enjoyed the communication with other truck drivers on the citizens band radio and in person with the people he met in truck stops. The common theme of many of those conversations was his upset, last-lap victory at
Ragan said later that he made it through the weigh station and on to Sonoma with no issues, logging a little more than 1,500 miles behind the wheel. He went on to finish 33rd at Sonoma. But Smith, the team’s regular truck driver, had to make the return trip without his new co-driver. Ragan planned to take a flight home.
Daytona International Speedway to undergo major overhaul Daytona International Speedway, the 54-year-old flagship track of NASCAR, has fallen behind many of the sport’s other tracks when it comes to fan amenities. But that’s about to change. Plans for an overhaul costing between $375 Courtesy photo million and $400 million were announced last Sprint Cup racer David Ragan pilots his team’s week. The project, which will focus on the fahauler from Charlotte, N.C., to Sonoma Raceway. cilities along the frontstretch of the 2.5-mile Talladega Superspeedway in May. track, are set to begin immediately after the “You wouldn’t believe how many of them Coke Zero 400 in July and be completed by said something about me winning Tallade- Speedweeks 2016. ga,” he said. Among the changes are five new fan enRagan said others, seeing the rolling bill- trances along International Speedway Bouboard that is his team hauler, came on the CB levard. Each of those entrances will lead to and said, “I pull for David,” not realizing the a series of elevators and escalators that will driver himself was behind the wheel. take fans to three different concourse levels, “I talked back to a lot of them,” he said. each with a 300-foot “neighborhood” that “They seemed pretty surprised when I said, will allow fans to socialize without missing ‘Hey, this is David.’” the action on the track. Ragan said that despite his relative lack of All existing frontstretch grandstand seats experience driving a big rig, he felt he did a will be replaced with wider seats, something credible job as a trucker. that has already occurred at many tracks. “The right side’s still up,” he said with a When the project is complete, the track’s laugh just before he quickly ended the inter- seating capacity will be about 101,000, down view. “I’m going to have to call you back. from the current 146,000. There’s a weigh station coming up in a “We are truly creating history with this uncouple of miles and I need to act like I know precedented endeavor,” Lesa France Kennewhat I’m doing.” dy, CEO of Daytona’s parent company, Inter-
national Speedway Corp. said in announcing the project. “I commend the board’s decision to move forward on our plan to redevelop the company’s signature motorsports facility, thereby shaping the vision of Daytona for the next 50 years. This significant private investment is a strategic use of our capital that will ensure the long-term viability of the iconic speedway, and will contribute favorably to the company’s revenues, as well as to our community and the sport as a whole.” So far, there has been no indication that taxpayer dollars will be spent on the project.
Allmendinger makes the most of his ‘second chance’ A.J. Allmendinger continues to make the most of the second chance given him by car owner Roger Penske. Last year, Allmendinger was fired as driver of Penske’s No. 22 Sprint Cup car after he failed a NASCAR drug test. But Penske gave Allmendinger another opportunity to race, hiring him to run a limited schedule in both the IndyCar series and in NASCAR after he completed the sanctioning body’s “Road to Recovery” program. Allmendinger has maintained that he failed the drug test because he took a pill that a friend gave him, and it turned out to be Adderall. Allmendinger raced for Penske in the Indianapolis 500, starting fifth, leading 23 laps and finishing seventh. Then on June 22, he drove Penske’s No. 22 Ford to victory in NASCAR’s Nationwide Series race at Road America. It was his first major NASCAR victory, but his second at Road America, the first coming in a Champ Car race on the 4.048-mile road course in Elkhart Lake, Wis. in 2006.
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WWE Superstar Curtis Axel talks his rise to success, roots By Jonathan McLarty Contributing Writer
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is taping their weekly SyFy Network television broadcast “WWE SmackDown!â€? on July 9 at the Hampton Coliseum. Current Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel took a moment to discuss his recent rise to success, along with stories of his roots. Jonathan McLarty: Do you have a special message for service members that you would like to say? Curtis Axel: My grandfather was a captain of a naval ship. I want to thank the men and women who serve our country. I am very proud to be a strong supporter of not only the Navy, but all of the Armed Forces. I appreciate all of their help and hard work. JM: How does it feel to be one half of the ďŹ rst ever father/son pairing to win the Intercontinental Championship? CA: Leading up to that whole pay-per-view, the whole week before, the thoughts going through my head were, “What was going to happen if I were to win? What was I going to be thinking?â€? My grandfather (Larry “The Axeâ€? Hennigâ€?), I talked to him about it. When I ďŹ nally won at Payback, man – I just couldn’t stop thinking about my dad (“Mr. Perfectâ€? Curt Hennig). Holding that same Intercontinental Championship that he held. He would bring (it) home and I would hold it and wear it as a kid. I now possess this thing. I had goose bumps and was pretty emotional. My grandfather and mother were emotional about the whole thing, too. (My father and I) never got to stand in the same ring as each other, but now I feel honored that I get to stand in the record books with him. JM: As “Michael McGillicutty,â€? your heritage wasn’t a major focus. Now that you’ve become “Curtis Axel,â€? does this allow you to become more of yourself and tap into a different side of your character? CA: At ďŹ rst, they (WWE) didn’t want to bring up where I came from – which they
have totally 180’d on. If I incorporate moves that my father and grandfather did, it’s to pay homage to them – to my family. Family is number one and will always be number one to me. Even as Michael McGillicutty – I still wrestled as myself. I think it was a good thing – even though that name sucked. I hated being Michael McGillicutty and having to tell people my name. It was embarrassing. Even signing that ďŹ ve-syllable name is ridiculous. I always wanted to be “meâ€? in the long run. JM: Who are the guys, now, that offer up the most advice about your matches and your promos? CA: Paul Heyman. Just being with that guy – listening to him before the show and after the show, riding up and down the roads with him between events. He has so much information. He’s like a library – he’s got stories, and if you have questions, he has answers. He is the best tool I’ve got right now. When I am off the road – my grandfather. I talk to him two or three days a week. He has critiques of my work. He is super old-school, which I have to take into consideration, but he is a beast. JM: You were on NXT Season 2. Being in that kind of environment, being introduced to the world in this reality show of sorts – what are some lessons you learned from that whole experience? CA: NXT was a nightmare. I was really excited to be brought up – I knew I was ready. I saw what those kids had to go through in season one – getting the microphone shoved in your face and doing these stupid challenges. I was kind of bummed, but at least I was being brought up. Then they told me my name was Michael McGillicutty (and) it broke my heart. You never knew exactly what was going on. They said, “OK, you guys have a match, a contest – here’s the microphone.â€? It was a surprise every single week. You had to stay on your toes – it was scary ‘cause everyone in the back and everyone at home were watching. I think being involved in that atmosphere – it kind of toughens you up. I feel, now, that I am
prepared for anything. JM: Who do you have your sights set on going into the Money in the Bank pay-perview? CA: It seems like The Miz has been sticking his nose in my business as of late. He isn’t happy that I stole the victory at Payback. Miz is a little snake and will do anything to get noticed and get under my skin. If it’s not him,, it mayy be Wade Barrett – he wants that rematch, but I’m ng Miz is going to come guessing
knocking on my door. Tickets to WWE SmackDown on July 9 may be purchased at Ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices start at $15. WWE Money in the Bank will be live on pay-per-view on July 14. Jonathan McLarty is a contributing writer for The Flagship, as well as a local sports and event photographer. Connect with him on Twit( y) ter (@JonathanMcLarty).
Holding that same Intercontinental Championship that (my dad) held. He would bring (it) home and I would hold it and wear it as a kid. I now possess this thing. I had goose bumps and was pretty emotional� Photos courtesy of WWE
- Curtis Axel (real name Joe Hennig), whose father is the late Curt Henning
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Originally introduced at the 2010 New York International Auto Show, Kia’s groundbreaking spirit continues under the hood with the Optima Hybrid sedan. With a stunning design, roomy interior, class-leading fuel efďŹ ciency, the Optima Hybrid is Kia Motors America’s (KMA) ďŹ rst hybrid vehicle offered for sale in the United States. The Optima Hybrid is set apart from the regular sedan by several unique features, including front grille design, 16-inch alloy wheel design, headlamp design, heated outside mirrors, front and rear lower bumpers and side sills and LED tail lamp design. Now available in two trim levels – base and EX – the Optima Hybrid features numerous powertrain reďŹ nements this year for smoothness and driveability, including a more robust 47 HP electric traction motor, a stronger Hybrid Starter Generator (HSG) and a more powerful 47 kW Lithium Polymer battery. Although the combined horsepower rating is slightly lower than before, the combined torque is signiďŹ cantly higher resulting in a more responsive and powerful sedan. In addition to increases in performance and efďŹ ciency, the 2013 Optima Hybrid also beneďŹ ts from greater trunk space than before, thanks to the repackaging of the vehicle’s battery pack. Furthermore, the EX model adds navigation with back-up camera, an eight-speaker InďŹ nity audio system, panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats and 17-inch wheels to the already long list of amenities. Starting with a sophisticated 2.4L four-cylinder gasoline engine, the Optima Hybrid uses a full parallel hybrid system and can be driven in zero emission, full-electric drive mode at speeds up to 62 miles per hour or in blended gas-electric mode at any speed. When the car comes to a stop and the electrical load is low, the engine shuts off to completely eliminate idle fuel consumption and emissions. The Optima Hybrid also is among the ďŹ rst full hybrid systems on the market to use a typical step-ratio six-speed automatic transmission. An external electrically-driven oil pump also has been added to provide the hydraulic
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â– under the hood Starting with a sophisticated 2.4L four-cylinder gasoline engine, the 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid uses a full parallel hybrid system and can be driven in zero emission, full-electric drive mode at speeds up to 62 miles per hour or in blended gas-electric mode at any speed.
uid pressure needed to keep the clutches engaged when the vehicle is in idle stop mode. The Optima Hybrid’s electric motor is hard-coupled to the input of the transmission and equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous electric traction motor. This replaces the torque converter, with a multi-disc clutch is ďŹ tted between the engine and motor, enabling the gasoline engine to be de-coupled from the powertrain for idle stop and electric drive modes. Employing this layout allows the entire package, including a torsional damper, to ďŹ t virtually within the same area as the traditional torque converter. Another unique component of the Optima Hybrid is the Hybrid-Starter-Generator (HSG). This starter motor-generator is belt-driven off the Theta II engine and operates at the same 270 volts as the electric traction motor and the lithium polymer battery, but does not provide
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As of July 1, when Gov. BobMcDonnell’s transportation funding plan took effect, Virginia retail gas prices should begin to drop by about six cents per gallon as the Commonwealth’s retail gas tax is replaced with a lower tax at the wholesale level. In contrast to the current 17.5 cents per gallon gas tax, The Virginia Petroleum, Convenience and Grocery Association is estimating Virginia motorists will end up paying a total of 11.7 cents in taxes and fees for a gallon of gasoline through the end of the year. Will the difference be noticeable to motorists? “Well, most likely not immediately,â€? said Georjeane Blumling, Vice President of Public Affairs at AAA Tidewater Virginia. “Drivers should not expect an immediate impact or an exact six cents reduction per gallon because the gas in the station tanks on July 1 was paid for under the current gas tax structure and uctuations in the daily price of gas should be taken into consideration. But, over time, Virginia’s historic elimination of the retail gas tax should leave consumers just shy of a dollar more in their pocket with each ďŹ ll up.â€? Just how low will gas prices go? Soon, Virginia motorists may ďŹ nd themselves in one of the coveted ďŹ ve most affordable states in which to ďŹ ll up. The average for a gallon of self-serve regular gas in Virginia recently was $3.40. Theoretically, if that price dropped by six cents, today’s adjusted price would be $3.34, making Virginia the fourth most affordable state in the nation to purchase gas.
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Richie McDonald reunites with Lonestar on new album By Daryl Addison Great American Country | GACTV.com
After sitting out Lonestar’s 2010 album, “Party Heard Around the World,â€? as he pursued a solo career, original lead singer Richie McDonald returns for the band’s eighth studio album. “Life As We Know Itâ€? (in stores now),. The album not only marks a reunion between McDonald and fellow members Michael Britt (lead guitar/ backing vocals), Keech Rainwater (drums) and Dean Sams (keyboards/backing vocals), but it’s also the ďŹ rst time the group has had complete creative control over a new project. Lonestar not only produced “Life As We Know Itâ€? themselves, but they’re also set to release it through their own 4 Star Records. Pair that with the quartet writing nine of the album’s 12 songs and the foundation here is one of complete artistic freedom. The result is in many ways a return to form for the group that notched nine No. 1 singles through the late 90s and early 2000s. Full of electric riffs and tight harmonies,
■tale of two singers Richie McDonald was the lead singer for Lonestar for the band’s first seven albums before leaving the group at the end of 2007 to begin a solo career. Lonestar released one album with new lead singer Cody Collins and McDonald released two independent albums before rejoining the band in 2011. Courtesy photo
“Life As We Know Itâ€? showcases a rejuvenated band throughout much of the record. Songs like the summer anthem “Party All Dayâ€? and pace-setting opener, “The Countdown,â€? establish the tone as Lonestar moves through an incredibly polished collection. Stretching out on “Maybe Someday,â€? McDonald’s dynamic vocal creates emotional urgency when matched with the owing rhythm section. And on “I Did It For The Girl,â€? Britt’s guitar twists land evenly with Rainwater’s percus-
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bound to make listeners smile. I miss when time moved slower and too loud sounded good, he sings with a nudge. Willing to shake things up with funky rhythms and a horn section, “Oh Yeah� details the group’s early years where guitar amps and a two-car garage were a little slice of heaven before turning to thank all the fans that brought Lonestar this far. Set to sentimental piano and warm strings, the stirring ballad “Just The Rain� provides the album’s most striking moments through its vivid depiction of loss. “I can feel you on my skin / but to them, it’s only the wind,� McDonald sings, easing patiently into each new line while building tension. This sort of drama and emotion, packed into each new passage, showcases a skilled group of musicians with an undeniable chemistry, and on “Life As We Know It,� that’s a welcome note for fans waiting on new material.
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When it comes to health, many people are aware of the major do’s and don’ts of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and diet. However, people often focus on their cholesterol, blood pressure and body mass index (BMI), and overlook another key medical marker: Advanced Glycation Endproducts (AGEs). AGEs are harmful compounds in the body that accelerate the aging process and are linked to many of the top health concerns people face today. AGEs develop in the body or are ingested through certain foods, including browned, sugary and processed foods. When people consume too many of these foods, higher than normal levels of AGEs build up in their tissues. This accumulation accelerates the aging process from the inside out. Slowing the progression of AGEs is vital to living a long, healthy life. In an effort to educate the public about AGEs, the A.G.E. Foundation, a global nonprofit organization, is unveiling the findings of its U.S. survey on the effect of eating habits and cooking methods on aging. The A.G.E. Foundation is dedicated to educating consumers about AGEs and how they can protect themselves. ■ The impact of eating habits and cooking methods on aging Seventy-six percent of Americans know that eating and preparing processed food can accelerate aging, according to the survey. Thirtytwo percent cited the manner in which they prepare food as having an impact on aging, while just 11 percent indicated cooking food at high temperatures affected aging. As temperatures warm up and outdoor cooking season begins, people will be heating up the grill with limited awareness of the way to reduce AGEs. The survey showed that six in 10 people prefer grilling their meat over ovenroasting (23 percent), stir-frying (9 percent), steaming (3 percent) and poaching (1 percent). “It is important for people to limit the amount of barbecued, sauteed or even toasted food,”
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■ did you know? Advanced Glycation Endproducts (AGEs) are harmful compounds in the body that accelerate the aging process and are linked to many of the top health concerns people face today. AGEs develop in the body or are ingested through certain foods, including browned, sugary and processed foods.
said Dr. Michelle Davenport, a board member with the A.G.E. Foundation. “We’ve found that the higher the temperature you cook something, the higher the AGE level – and excessive AGEs cause our bodies to age prematurely.” The survey also showed that when people are eating processed, fried or sugary foods, 81 percent are more concerned with the impact on their weight compared with 58 percent who are more concerned about the effect on their internal organs. ■ Controlling your AGEs The key to lowering AGEs is to reduce heat, extend cooking time and incorporate more water and acid into your food preparation, according to the A.G.E. Foundation. Waterbased cooking methods (i.e., steaming, poaching) dramatically reduce AGEs. When queried about healthy ways to prepare meats for grilling, herb and oil ranked the highest (34 per-
cent), followed by “straight to the grill” at 21 percent. Only 17 percent of respondents knew that adding an acid-based marinade was the best cooking method to reduce AGEs. “Adding a marinade in the form of lemon, lime or vinegar can cut AGEs by 50 percent,” said Davenport. Avoid foods high in AGEs and opt for brightly colored fruits and vegetables and whole grains, which are low in AGEs, is also recommended. Opt for foods that include iridoids, which are healthy elements produced in plants and found in certain fruits and vegetables like noni, blueberries, olive leaves and Cornelian cherries. In addition to eating a healthy, fresh diet and preparing low-AGE level foods, it’s important to quit smoking, exercise regularly, get enough sleep and control stress levels to achieve an AGE-less lifestyle.
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We’ve all been there: 3 p.m. rolls around and suddenly you need a snack. As children, we thrived on snacks, but as we grow older many of us ignore those in-between-meal hunger pangs. We ignore the signals our stomach sends us in an attempt to be healthy. However, healthy snacking not only boasts the metabolism, but keeps cravings for less healthy foods at bay. “Snacks help me stay motivated to keep moving throughout the day,” said Ilyse Baker, dance and fitness expert to celebrities and creator of the Dancinerate fitness program and videos. “I’m always on the go, so I have smart snack options on hand to keep my energy up between meals.” By following a few simple tips from Baker, you can transform your snacking behavior and even eat more healthfully throughout the day. ■ Be prepared. Having a few snack options on hand will help you make smarter decisions once hunger strikes. Slice up vegetables on Sundays to have available throughout the week to eat with hummus. Keep nuts, crackers and trail mix at your desk, in the car and in your gym bag so there is always a healthy snack within reach. ■ Choose foods you actually like. It takes a strong person to nibble on nuts day in and
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New technologies are now enabling homeowners to automate lights, entertainment and security systems, thermostats, door locks and more. And experts say that coordinating these control systems can save you time and money, and increase the value of your home. Gone are the days when home automation was a futuristic concept from science fiction or an out of reach luxury, as new innovations are making such technologies more affordable and easier to use. “While many automation products available today are stand-alone devices, offering control for only one component of your house, such as your thermostat or music, it’s possible to bring all of those various smart home features together under one system,” said Martin Plaehn, CEO for Control4, a market leader in home automation. “And doing so can make your life easier.” If you’re not entirely sure that modernizing your home in this way is right for you, there are many things to consider, ranging from security to budget, to comfort and increasing the value of your home. ■ Stay safe: An automation system can deliver peace of mind. Before you left for vacation, did you forget to lock the door or schedule your lights to rotate? With a system like the Control4 MyHome app, you can use your
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mobile device to check your security system or lock your front door from wherever you are in the world. ■ Stay on budget: It may be hard to imagine a high-tech home, but flexible systems allow you to start small, controlling just one room and then expand through the home. For example, Control4 can start with a single controller, remote and an app to automate and control existing or new smart devices. Over time, the system can grow, adding more devices and functionality to meet your changing
lifestyle needs and budget. ■ Invest: While there are up front costs to modernizing your home, you may recover some of your initial investment if you’re looking to sell anytime in the future. Such an upgrade can potentially drive up your home’s value and will definitely set it apart from others on the market. ■ Go green: By scheduling everything – from lighting control to thermostat management, you can stop wasting energy at home and save kilowatts and dollars. You can even program your shades to be drawn at a certain time of day to keep your house cooler. An installer can consult with you to offer more ideas for how to make your home more energy-efficient. ■ Reduce clutter: With one remote, you can turn on your television, draw the shades, dim the lights and control the temperature of the room, making space on your coffee table for more snacks. ■ Ease of use: Many home automation systems operate from a device you’re already familiar with, such as your smartphone, tablet or computer. Envy the Jetsons? While robot maids may still be a futuristic fantasy, new technologies available today can help you live a more comfortable lifestyle. More information about modernizing your home can be found at www.Control4.com.
HOME IMPROVEMENT TIPS TO ASSIST BUYERS AND SELLERS ■ Attend the inspection. Ask questions cled into new ones every five to seven years. about noted problems. Prefer wood? Opt for bamboo, cork, engiMore information about home inspections neered or reclaimed wood. Buying or selling a home in today’s real estate market? Go about it properly. From can be found at www.PillarToPost.com. More flooring ideas can be found at www. home inspections to home improvement, take FloorCoveringsInternational.com. your advice from leading experts. Flooring New flooring can give a home an instant lift Painting affordably. Get more for your buck without Home Inspection Whether you’re prepping your home for Because the industry is unregulated, be wary compromising style and quality with these market or improving your new purchase, nothwhen hiring a home inspector. Protect yourself tips from Floor Coverings International, a ing brightens a home like a fresh coat of paint. According to the experts at CertaPro Painters, with these tips from, Pillar To Post, the na- leading shop-at-home flooring retailer: tion’s largest home inspection franchise: ■ Hardwood: A classic look that comple- the nation’s largest painting franchise, these ■ Get referrals from family, friends, your ments almost any style home, furniture or signs mean it’s time for a paint job: real estate agent and contractors. Interview décor. Mix and match species of wood, fin■ Chalking: A formation of fine powder on ishes and widths for a unique look. everyone on your list. paint surfaces that can cause color fading if ■ Ask for qualifications and certification. ■ Vinyl: Luxury vinyl flooring, or PVC, left unchecked. Double check credentials. looks like wood, but is more durable and ■ Scaling or cracking: Often caused by ■ Inquire about Errors and Omissions insur- heavier duty. Easily-maintained, PVC makes a multiple layers of old paint, the only remedy is complete removal. ance which can protect you from mistakes. great choice for high-traffic households. ■ Avoid conflicts of interest. Don’t hire ■ Decorative inlays: Metals like aluminum ■ Flaking: loosened peeling paint chips. someone who performs repairs or refers con- and stainless and galvanized steel provide ■ Alligatoring: Deep fissures caused by tractors. striking, industrial looks, while the translu- long-term cracking. Complete removal is the ■ Are the inspector’s sample reports longer cent, gem-like surface of glass tiles reflects only treatment. ■ Lead threats: A health hazard, immedithan a few pages? Lengths of reports vary; light. Mixing these materials with tile or wood can create subtle separations of space. ately remove lead paint. but most range from 20 to 50 pages. ■ Ask how long your inspection will take. ■ Accent rugs: Tie the entire room together ■ Discoloration Most take at least three hours. Lack of thor- or inject an unexpected burst of color into an ■ Loose caulking: Avoid rotting and disoughness and errors can result in you losing otherwise neutral palette. repair by checking window panes and doorthe house. ■ Go Green: For eco-friendly flooring, try frames. Find a painter near you by visiting www. ■ Does your home inspector charge for re- Shaw Industries’ cradle-to-cradle carpeting, inspection? which makes nylon carpets that can be recy- CertaPro.com.
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Tips to make home painting projects easier StatePoint
Painting your home yourself? Don’t be intimidated. “Whether you’re a rookie or an experienced do-it-yourselfer, anyone can produce professional-looking results efficiently with the right techniques and tricks,” said home improvement expert Lou Manfredini, a regular contributor to NBCs Today Show. Manfredini, who is passionate about home improvement, is offering seven tips to help make your home painting projects easier: ■ Even a steady hand is liable to make mistakes and drip. Protect your furniture and flooring with drop cloths. ■ Good masking is necessary for sharp, clean paint lines. Be sure to use tape designed to remove cleanly from the particular surface with which you’re working. For example, ScotchBlue Painter’s Tapes are specifically designed with appropriate adhesion levels to come off cleanly, creating super sharp paint lines without leaving behind residue or harming the surface. ■ For a smoother finish, clean and dust the surfaces you’re painting and sand them down before getting started. ■ Don’t forget to wear a respirator to protect your lungs from fumes and sanding particles as well as safety eyewear, especially if you are painting overhead. “Most of the work involved comes before you even pick up your paintbrush or roller,” said Manfredini. “New products that can help you cut steps and get the same results will save you time and energy for the actual painting.” ■ For wall repairs, skip traditional patching products as they’re susceptible to water absorption and liable to shrink, crack and flash, or show through the finished painted wall. 3M makes a spackling and primer in one that eliminates the need for priming called 3M Patch Plus Primer. ■ Paint separates over time, so always mix your paint when you open a can, and do so periodically as you go for better color and texture consistency. Always use higher quality paints for professional results. You get what you pay for. ■ Load rollers and brushes with the proper amount of paint. Too little paint will make you inefficient and too much paint will have you dripping. You’ll get a feel for the right amount of paint for your tools through a bit of trial and error. Without cutting corners, you can learn to paint your home yourself quickly and more precisely. More practical tips and creative inspiration can be found at www.3MDIY.com.
How to save money on lawn care StatePoint
There’s no doubt that Americans spend a fortune on lawn care annually. But you can trim your costs without sacrificing your beautiful yard. And if you need more motivation than saving money, remember that many of the lawn care practices that are good for your pocketbook are great for the planet.
Without efficient water distribution, you’re liable to waste water and harm your lawn and plants. However, an irrigation system can help remove that guesswork. And opt for a licensed contractor with an established reputation for your installation. They can help avoid common doit-yourself pitfalls, such as uneven sprinkler coverage and poor water pressure.
Smart Technology Why Green Matters
Consider investing in a smart system that uses sensors to measure moisture levels in soil. Professionally installed, properly maintained sensors can potentially save a household more than 11,000 gallons of irrigation water annually, according to Environmental Protection Agency estimates. A good soil sensor will also have extra capabilities, such as the ability to detect soil type and adjust calculations accordingly. For example, the Toro Precision Soil Sensor, which is installed without digging, is the only such sensor to offer freeze detection that prevents irrigation when temperatures approach freezing. Don’t let the initial installation costs Efficient Irrigation When you’re standing out there with a of an irrigation system dissuade you. Not hose, it can be hard to gauge when to stop. only will you recoup the cost over time, Sure, green lawns are a pleasure to look at, but there’s much more to it than that. Consider this: ■ Environmental benefits: Trees, shrubs and grass remove smoke, dust and other pollutants from the air. ■ Lifestyle benefits: Well-placed plantings offer privacy and tranquility by screening out busy street noises. Do you have children or pets? Turf is necessary for play space. ■ Economic benefits: A green lawn can improve property value.
but many municipalities and water districts nationwide offer homeowner rebates for installing water conserving irrigation products. Check with your local water district or municipality for rebates in your area.
Optimize Don’t be afraid to upgrade your motorized lawn care equipment or parts when necessary. From lawn mowers and electric hedge trimmers to the controller, valves and sprinklers of your irrigation system, efficient alternatives may entail up front costs, but will optimize savings over time. For example, leaking valves are a major source of water loss, so check them annually for issues. Also, a simple immediate upgrade you may want to consider is replacing your spray nozzles with more efficient ones designed to eliminate runoff and reduce water bills. To calculate how much money you can save with a model like the Toro Precision Series Spray Nozzle, visit www.toro.com/irrigation/ psn_calculator.htm. With a few eco-friendly tweaks to the way you care for your lawn, you can save some green from your wallet and some time.
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Festive 4th of July recipes in time for a summer party Looking to throw an 4th of July party that is bound to be the talk of the neighborhood? Or maybe just an intimate barbecue with some of your friends? Don’t be afraid to explore new ideas for hosting your festive party, showing off your hosting skills to all your friends. Try some of theses tips and tricks to make your gathering a success: ■Get your grill on: Now is the time to tune up the grill. Creative grilling starts before your meat and veggies hit the heat, and a splash of citrus avor is just what they need to stand out among the crowd. Add the tang of freshly squeezed lemon juice to chicken marinades and the kick of lime zest to spicy dry rubs for steak and chops. ■Shake up some cocktails: Grab a variety of spirits with a few favorite mixers.
Place them in a designated area of the room along with lemons and limes for garnishes. This will take the burden off you to feel required to replenish your guests’ drinks and let you enjoy your party. ■Choose a theme: Everyone loves a good party theme. Pick a food theme like Southern barbecue or Mexican. Or choose a theme for attire such as “all white� or “summer hats.� Ambiance is also key, since it will set the tone of any party. Invest in some fun patio lights, lanterns or tiki torches to place around your yard if you plan to utilize your outside space. ■Don’t forget the kids: If you know children will attend your party, have kid-friendly items ready for them to play with such as chalk or bubbles. On this page are a few 4th of July themed recipes for you to try.
Red, White and Blueberry Smoothie Ingredients: 1/2 cup vanilla avored yogurt, plus more for garnish 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries 1 cup milk or water 1 large banana, cut up 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup blueberries, for garnish Directions: Place yogurt, strawberries, milk, banana and sugar into a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into tall glasses and top each drink with 1 teaspoon of yogurt and garnish with blueberries. For a delicious frozen treat, pour mixture into popsicle molds and freeze. This recipe is perfect for breakfast or brunch, and the layered red, white and blue effect will get everyone in the holiday spirit!
Ingredients: 1/4 cup plus 2/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 1 pre-made angel food cake, cut into 1-inch slices 1 pound cream cheese, at room temperature 2 cups heavy cream, at room temperature 2 pints blueberries 2 pints strawberries, hulled and sliced Directions: Heat 1/4 cup sugar, the lemon juice and 1/4 cup water in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and stir in the almond extract. Brush both sides of each slice of cake with the syrup. Cut the slices into 1-inch cubes. Beat the remaining 2/3 cup sugar and the cream cheese with a mixer on medium speed until smooth and light. Add the cream and beat on medium-high speed until smooth and the consistency of whipped cream. Arrange half of the cake cubes in the bottom of a 13-cup trie dish. Sprinkle evenly with a layer of blueberries. Dollop half of the cream mixture over the
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blueberries and gently spread. Top with a layer of strawberries. Layer the remaining cake cubes on top of the strawberries, then sprinkle with more blueberries and top with the remaining cream mixture. Finish with the remaining strawberries and blueberries, arranging them in a decorative pattern. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour, then serve.
Red, White and Blue Berries Ingredients: Strawberries 1 pkg. white chocolate chips Blue sanding sugar or sprinkles
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4th of July Ice Cream Sandwiches Ingredients: Mini ice cream sandwiches Red, white & blue sprinkles Colorful cupcake liners Directions: Skewer mini ice-cream sandwiches on popsicle sticks. Press the exposed ďŹ lling into a plate of sprinkles or non-pareils. To keep mess to a minimum, serve the pops in colorful cupcake liners.
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Directions: Wash strawberries and let dry thoroughly. Pat dry if necessary. Set aside. Line a baking sheet or tray with wax paper or non-stick foil. Pour about half of the sanding sugar into a small bowl. In another bowl, melt white chocolate according to directions on package, then stir until completely melted. If it is too thick, add about 1/2 teaspoon shortening and stir until melted and smooth. Holding a strawberry by the leaves, dip into the white chocolate to cover about 2/3 of the berry. Let the excess chocolate drip back into the bowl. Dip the bottom third of the chocolate covered berry into the blue sanding sugar. Carefully place each berry onto the prepared tray or baking sheet to set. Refrigerate until time to serve. Best if served the same day as prepared.
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Religious Services JEB Little Creek Chapel JEB FORT STORY Chapel ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass schedule: 5 p.m., Sat. (fulfills Sunday obligation) 9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. , Sun. Fellowship: 10 a.m., Sun. Choir practice: 6 p.m., Tues. Confessions: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Sat.
ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass schedule: 9 a.m., Sun. Bible study: 9:30 a.m., Tues. PROTESTANT Worship service:11 a.m., Sun. Bible study: Noon, Wed.
Naval Station Norfolk PROTESTANT Sun. School : 9 a.m. Sun. (Ages 4 - Adult) AWANA / Children’s Church : 10 a.m., Sun. (Ages 4 - 10) Worship service:10:30 a.m., Sun. Fellowship: 11:30 a.m., Sun. Coffeehouse: 6 p.m., Sun. Bible Study/ Band Practice: 5 p.m., Mon. PWOC: 9:30 a.m., Wed Choir practice: 6 p.m., Wed.
LATTER DAY SAINTS Worship: 11:30 a.m., Sun. (Chapel Annex Classroom 1) Meeting: 7 p.m., Wed. (Chapel Annex Classroom 4) * Nursery care is available Sundays, 10 a.m. - Noon
NWS YORKTOWN CHAPEL Nelson Chapel, 1868 Lafayette Rd., Newport News
ROMAN CATHOLIC Our Lady of Victory Chapel Mass schedule: 11:45 a.m., Wed. 10 a.m., Sun.. PROTESTANT David Adams Memorial Chapel Worship services: 10:30 a.m., Sun. Jewish SABBATH Commodore Levy Chapel (Second Floor Bldg. C7) Sabbath: 730 p.m., Fri. (Sabbath Fellowship Oneg Shabbot Follows) ISLAMIC WORSHIP Masjid al Da’wah 2nd Floor (Bldg. C-7) Services: 1:30 p.m., Fri. Chapels are open daily for prayer.
NAS OCEANA CHAPEL
ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass schedule: 11:30 a.m., ROMAN CATHOLIC Mon. - Thurs. Mass schedule: 8:30 a.m., Sun. 9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m., Sun. PROTESTANT Worship service:10:30 a.m., Sun.
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DAM NECK ANNEX CHAPEL
PROTESTANT Sun. school: 9:15 a.m., Sun. Worship service:10:40 a.m., Sun. Bible study/ 11 a.m., Wed.
ROMAN CATHOLIC Confessions: 4:15 p.m. - Sat. Mass Schedule: 5 p.m. - Sat.
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contactinfo Norfolk, call 444-7361. JEB Little Creek-Fort Story, call 462-7427. Yorktown, call 887-4711. Oceana, call 433-2871. Dam Neck Annex, call 492-6602. For stories from the Chaplain’s Corner, visit www.flagshipnews.com/news/chaplains_corner/
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