Flagship 07/21/16

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Coast Guard Cutter Vigorous returns to Virginia Beach. During the deployment, the cutter interdicted 1,200 pounds of cocaine. See the full story and photos on A5!

More than 20 years of serving the Hampton Roads Navy family

Vol. 24, No. 28 Norfolk, VA | flagshipnews.com | 07.21-07.27.16

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Local Sailors foster camaraderie; discuss rider safety

USFF force protection advisory message From San Diego Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command Systems Center Pacific WASHINGTON

MC1 Theodore Green With summer in full swing, motorcycle riders stationed aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) (GHWB) are hitting the highways across Hampton Roads. GHWB recently held a command-sponsored motorcycle ride in an effort to foster camaraderie and reinforce safe-riding techniques among Sailors who ride motorcycles. More than 30 riders met at Norfolk Naval Shipyard before traveling as a group to a restaurant in Suffolk. There the riders exchanged stories and discussed ways to improve rider safety. GHWB is currently undergoing a planned incremental availability at Norfolk Naval Shipyard.

HAMPTON ROADS SAILOR RECOGNIZED AS MILITARY TIMES SAILOR OF THE YEAR By Lt. Sarah Godwin

Vice Chief of Naval Operations Admiral William F. Moran and Hospital Corpsman 1 st Class Samuel Johnson.

Navy Environmental Preventive Medicine Unit Two Public Affairs NORFOLK

Navy Environmental and Preventive Medicine Unit Two (NEPMU-2) Preventive Medicine Technician Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Samuel Johnson is a 2016 recipient of the Military Times Service Member of the Year Award. In July, before Congress adjourns for its summer recess, Johnson, along with fellow winners of the Military Times Service Member of the Year Awards from the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard, will visit Capitol Hill as part of a week-long trip to the District of Columbia for workshops with policymakers and a formal awards ceremony on Capitol Hill. Johnson received the award that includes a scholarship, in large part for his work with Team Red, White and Blue (RWB). Recently featured on National Public Radio in a series of stories about the impact of war, RWB is a fitness club that connects veterans and civilians through running, with over 83,000 members from 175 chapters nationwide. As founder of the Hampton Roads Chapter, Johnson dedicated much of his off-duty time developing the program. His endeavors with this organization were recognized by the Navy Times when they evaluated Johnson, along with 103 other candidates, for this award. The Sightline Media Group, through the marketing and editorial

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staff of the Navy Times, reviewed nominees based on selection criteria that included a high level of professionalism, concern for fellow service members, and a commitment to community service. This “beyond the call of duty” ethos is something that Johnson values and personifies. “I’m really proud of what HM1 Johnson has done,” OIC of NEPMU-2 Cmdr. Jennifer Espiritu said. “As part of the Navy medicine en-

terprise, he talks the talk and walks the walk when it comes to health, wellness, and fitness, as well as building mental and physical resilience and looking out for one another.” Johnson discovered RWB after returning from a difficult deployment to Afghanistan. “Even though I was still part of the Navy and the military, emotionally, something was » See AWARD | A7

According to multiple sources, protests and public gatherings are scheduled throughout the United States and Canada in response to two recent fatal police shootings. There are planned protests coming up and the Navy wants to remind all Department of the Navy service members, civilian employees and their family members are reminded that large gatherings of this nature can turn violent at a moment’s notice. Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) does not have information regarding a specific threat to Department of Defense (DOD) personnel. This advisory is to provide situational awareness for all DOD personnel who may find themselves in the vicinity of any of the protests, planned or spontaneous. NCIS continues to coordinate with law enforcement and intelligence community partners to monitor known threats and will provide updates as warranted. Although the planned protests are intended to be peaceful in nature, the recent shootings in Dallas, Texas, illustrate the potential for protests to escalate to violence. NCIS is aware of posts on social media claiming multiple groups are calling for or planning riots and violence against law enforcement personnel. Additionally, political and social awareness groups may use large gatherings as an opportunity to promote conflict, follow-on violence or copycat crimes may occur at future public gatherings or rallies. There is nothing to suggest a change in the threat environment to military assets or installations in the U.S. at this time. However, service members are encouraged to stay vigilant and remain aware of their surroundings in the vicinity of protest areas and depart the immediate area if violence erupts.

USNS John Lenthall: Worldwide logistics warriors By Bill Mesta Military Sealift Command Public Affairs NORFOLK

MC3 Anthony Flynn Fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189) and guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) participate in a replenishment-at-sea with aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

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OBAMA VISIT President Obama spoke to American and Spanish service members and their families during a visit to Naval Station Rota. See B1

Military Sealift Command’s fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (TAO 189) returned to Naval Station Norfolk after completing a successful eight-month

deployment, July 13. “Congratulations and welcome home to the crew of USNS John Lenthall,” Commodore of Military Sealift Command Atlantic Capt. Doug A. McGoff said. “For 240 deployment days you represented » See LENTHALL | A7

POKEMON GO The Navy does not promote, endorse or condone the use of the Pokemon Go – or any other app. Personal accountability is the key. Sailors and Navy employees are expected to adhere to base rules and regulations. Base commanders may make a determination if there is a need to restrict the use of Pokemon Go, where it may impact personnel or base operations, just as there are other restrictions, such as: using head phones, talking on the phone while driving on base etc.

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