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Iwo Jima ARG completes seven-month deployment

By Lt. j.g. Lily Hinz USS Iwo Jima

MAYPORT, FLA.

More than 4,000 Sailors and Marines from the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) completed a seven-month deploy-

ment July 15-20, returning to Naval Station Mayport, Florida; Naval Station Norfolk; Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story; and Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

Deployed since Dec. 11, 2014, the ARG and MEU supported theater security cooperation and provided a forward naval presence by providing crisis re-

Interior Communications Electrician 3rd Class Lynzi Miller, assigned to USS Jason Dunham, paints a fence during a community relations project at Rytas orphanage in Klaipeda, Lithuania, July 18.

sponse, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief and combat capabilities in the U.S. 6th and 5th Fleet areas of responsibility.

The ARG/MEU team played a crucial role in Yemen evacuation and contingency operations, participated in multiple bilateral and multi-lateral training exercises and conducted strategic transits of the Strait of

Above: A daughter of a Marine assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, displays a sign for the VMM 365 (Rein) homecoming at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, July 16. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Todd F. Michalek

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The MEU conducted sustainment training in Kuwait and Djibouti as well as bilateral and multi-lateral exercises in Jordan and Kuwait.

“The Sailors and Marines of the IWOARG and the 24th MEU did an outstanding job during this deployment,” said Navy Capt.

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The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) departed Klaipda, Lithuania, July 20, after a threeday scheduled port visit.

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A table is set-up at Naval Station Norfolk Galley honoring the four Marines and Sailor who lost their lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Jason Dunham’s visit to Klaipda demonstrated to regional partners and NATO allies that the Navy shares a commitment to strengthening ties while working toward mutual goals of promoting peace and stability in the

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NAVY GOLD STAR PROGRAM AT OCEANA Launched last year, the Navy Gold Star (NGS) program provides Gold Star Families, families that have lost a Sailor while on active duty, a level of long-term assistance and support not previously available through the Navy. » see A2

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Local ship tests gas masks Sailors sit in a row to test gas masks aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

Harry S. Truman is training and acquiring certifications required for its upcoming deployment.

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FROM THE SHORE: NAVY INSTALLATIONS TAKE ENERGY INITIATIVES TO THE NEXT LEVEL Navy Installations Command (NIC) has embarked on several aggressive strategies to reduce energy consumption, increase efficiency, and achieve the secretary of the navy’s goal to have one gigawatt (1GW) of renewable energy on or near Department of Navy installations by December 2015.

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NAVY GOLD STAR PROGRAM COMES TO OCEANA

By Carrie Anderson Jet Observer

The unthinkable happens all the time. Sailors lose their lives on active duty, leaving their family members to pick up the pieces, grieve and try to move on. Although they may not know it, they are not alone. The Navy has started the Gold Star Program to provide long-term support to surviving families of Sailors who pass while on active duty.

Launched last year, the Navy Gold Star (NGS) program provides Gold Star Families, families that have lost a Sailor while on active duty, a level of long-term assistance and support not previously available through the Navy. There are also new NGS region and installation coordinators, who are on hand locally to help coordinate the long-term care needed for surviving family members.

“I’m very proud of the steps we’re taking to embrace our Gold Star Family Program,” said Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Commanding Officer, Capt.

Louis Schager. “I think it’s a long time coming and Oceana’s excited to include the Gold Star Program into our Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show this Fall.”

Samantha Blackwell, a tall woman with a flower perpetually pinned in her hair and a ready hug for everyone she meets, is the Gold Star coordinator on Oceana. Working out of Fleet and Family Services, she is responsible for finding and contacting surviving family members in the area to let them know there’s a program that can help them.

“As a Navy Gold Star coordinator,

my typical day is anything but routine.

Because the program is new, I spend time building case files and doing case/ database management. Also, I may spend a good portion of my day talking to survivors seeking assistance on a range of topics from benefits to Gold Star events. In many instances, these phone calls or visits require research to identify benefits specific to the survivor’s circumstances, engaging organizations at the local/state/national level to provide assistance or services to survivors. My day is anything but ‘typical’ and I love it,” says Blackwell.

Part of her job as Gold Star coordinator is to organize events for surviving family members in the area where they can meet other Gold Star Families.

“My most successful event is our most recent event. For May, that would be the Poetry Reading and Children’s Story-Time event on at Barnes and Noble Town Center. We were also able to have Gold Star Families participate in Warrior Week and the Patriotic Festival through collaborating with USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia,” says Blackwell. “Because the program is so new, we are continuing to identify creative, innovative ways to connect with and engage our survivors and our military/civilian community. Stay tuned, more events are on the horizon.”

Personnel eligible to participate in the NGS program include the widow, parents and the next of kin. The term “widow” includes widower; the term “parents” includes mother, father, stepmother, stepfather, mother through adoption, father through adoption and foster parents who stood in loco paren-

tis; the term “next of kin” only includes children, brothers, sisters, half-brothers and half-sisters; and the term “children” includes stepchildren and children through adoption.

Although the program is less than a year old, it’s still hard for Blackwell to hear from survivors who have been struggling.

“The most difficult part of my job is hearing a survivor state ‘I wish I’d known about you sooner.’ That usually means the survivor has had to walk through some difficult times alone without an advocate, without knowledge specific to survivors, without benefits or entitlements. It means the survivor has endured living without their loved one’s presence or any significant recognition/remembrance of their loss.

It also means awareness of and knowledge about the program lacking. However, the newness of the program means it will take time to get NGS program’s presence known and the community familiar with it,” said Blackwell.

Blackwell’s goals for the Oceana Gold Star program are tied to surviving family members getting recognition for the sacrifices their families have made.

“I want Oceana to know what the Gold Star and next of kin of deceased personnel lapel pins mean. When the Oceana community sees a Gold Star license plate on a vehicle, they will understand the significance of that plate’s meaning. When personnel are accessing the commissary, medical/dental, NEX, and MWR facilities, they will understand the meaning behind that parking space reserved for Gold Star family members,” says Blackwell.

Part of Defense Department Chief Information Officer Terry Halvorsen’s work these days involves launching the Pentagon’s first wireless network and managing the rollout of “secure enough” mobile devices, he told an audience here recently.

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Two teams from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, take part in a practice session during the international RoboBoat competition in Virginia Beach.

During the event, sponsored by the AUVSI Foundation and Office of Naval Research, student teams race autonomous surface vehicles of their own design through an aquatic obstacle course.

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ROBOBOATS RULE THE WAVES

By Sierra Jones ONR Corporate Strategic Communications

ARLINGTON, VA.

On July 7-12, 16 teams from the U.S. and as far away as Indonesia, Taiwan and South Korea, hit the water with custom-built autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs) at the eighth annual RoboBoat Competition, held in Virginia Beach.

The competition, sponsored by the Office of Naval Research and the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International Foundation, is an autonomous robotics contest where teams put their student-built ASVs through a series of challenges.

“The course provides students with realistic maritime environment missions,” said Kelly Cooper, a program officer in ONR’s Sea Warfare and Weapons, Ship Systems and Engineering Research Division. “The successes and challenges students experience via the competition are good preparation for a future in engineering, hope-

fully for the Navy. From completing a run to making onsite adjustments, RoboBoat offers students a firsthand look at what reallife engineers go through when developing and testing Navy technologies for our Sailors and Marines.”

The teams, largely composed of university students, were evaluated on their vessel design and performance. The design component focused on innovation, quality of engineering and craftsmanship; the performance challenge looked at each vehicle’s ability to execute specific missions on the water.

The mandatory tasks measured propulsion, navigation and speed as the ASVs passed through a set of gates. These tasks demonstrated their visual sensor and guidance integration, speed and ability to navigate a channel. All of those tasks had to be successfully completed for any mission challenge points to be awarded.

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an unmanned aerial vehicle from a moving boat, and finally, return to dock.

“Autonomy is a major focus for the Navy today,” said Cooper. “The experiences received here provide students a crucial stepping stone in developing the skills needed to be successful in this important naval career field. These are the scientists and engineers that will undertake the fundamental research and development of our future autonomous naval systems.”

As recent programs like Autonomous Swarmboats, Low Cost UAV Swarming Technology and Laser Weapon System show, autonomous and unmanned systems will address a wide range of naval functions in the future. From providing logistical support to defeating asymmetric threats to humanitarian rescue operations, these systems will provide crucial support to warfighters.

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert has emphasized the importance of autonomy in his sailing directions.

Teams had four days of course practice to

troubleshoot system issues before entering into the qualifying sessions and final round to compete for cash prizes.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University was this year’s biggest winner, bringing home the top prize of $7,000. Florida Atlantic University won second prize and $4,000; University of Michigan took third and $3,000; and the Daytona Beach Homeschoolers came in fourth, earning $2,500.

Smaller awards of $1,000 and $1,500 in various special award categories went to Electronic Engineering Polytechnic Institute of Surabaya, the University of Ulsan and the University of Florida.

The other participating institutions were Old Dominion University, Temple University College of Engineering, the Catholic University of America, Georgia Tech, National Cheng Kung University, University of Central Florida, Villanova University and the University of West Florida.

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A4 | THE FLAGSHIP | JUL 23, 2015 | FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Matthew Kolb signals a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter as it lands on the ight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24).

Arlington is underway with the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (KSGARG) and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit in preparation for its maiden deployment.

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USS ARLINGTON BEGINS COMPTUEX

By MC2 Stevie Tate USS Arlington (LPD 24) Public Affairs

ATLANTIC OCEAN

We immerse ourselves in this scenario the moment we get underway.�

-Commanding OfďŹ cer Capt. Sean Bailey

The amphibious transport dock ship USSArlington (LPD 24) departed Naval Station Norfolk to begin Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX), July 15, as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (KSGARG).

The KSGARG consists of the Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 4, 26th MEU, the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51).

COMPTUEX is the ďŹ nal in a series of training exercises designed to certify the KSGARG deployment-ready by testing its ability to react to training scenarios and perform as an integrated unit. Commander, Carrier Strike Group 4 (CSG-4) will evaluate the KSGARG’s performance during simulated air, surface and sub-surface threats, as well as ship movements, such as transiting a strait in hostile waters.

COMPTUEX is the third integrated training for the KSGARG and Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The other trainings include PHIBRON-MEU Integrated Training (PMINT) and ARGMEU Exercise.

“What Arlington began with PMINT and continued with the ARGMEU Exercise, will be ďŹ nished at the end of COMPTUEX, at which point Arlington will be certiďŹ ed as ready to deploy,â€? said Lt. Cmdr. Emily Bassett, Arlington executive ofďŹ cer. “During this assessment, CGS-4 will evaluate our ability to perform various mission sets, including everything from counter-piracy to maritime interdiction operations and strike warfare.â€?

Throughout COMPTUEX, CSG-4 uses synthetic geopolitical scenarios to replicate real-world circumstances that ships could encounter during deployment.

“We immerse ourselves in this scenario the moment we get underway,â€? said Capt. Sean Bailey, Arlington commanding ofďŹ cer. “This scenario acts as a representation of what we might encounter during our deployment, such as failed states, acts of piracy and counterterrorism operations. We are expecting challenging missions that will test Arlington and the rest of the ARG’s ability to respond to different scenarios, ranging from non-combatant evacuation operations to counter-piracy. Finishing this assessment will essentially be the ARG’s graduation ceremony from the certiďŹ cation phase and show that we are ready for the upcoming deployment.â€?

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FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | JUL 23, 2015 | THE FLAGSHIP | A5 A volunteer with the nongovernmental organization (NGO) University of California San Diego Pre-dental Society (UCSDPDS) gives a child a Continuing Promise balloon at a medical site established at Coliseo Del Centro during Continuing Promise 2015.

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Translators, Continuing Promise 2015 personnel serve together to bridge communication gap

By MC1 Amy Kirk CP-15 Public Affairs

BUENAVENTURA, COLOMBIA

Colombian translators aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) are serving a critical role in facilitating open communication between patients and medical personnel during the Continuing Promise 2015 (CP-15) mission stop in Colombia.

Volunteer translators include a U.S. embassy staff member, two host nation physicians, medical and dental professors and students from Universidad del Valle in Cali, Colombia, and Universidad de San Buenaventura in Bogota, Colombia.

“The translators who are embarked aboard the ship are intended to minimize the communication gaps between the patients and the medical staff,” said Lt. Davi Mack, the Translation Services Program coordinator for Comfort’s Medical Treatment Facility (MTF).

Mack explained that in accordance with the Joint Commission Hospital Accreditation Standards cultural and linguistics policy, the use of host-nation translators facilitates better communication between MTF providers, patients and their escorts, reducing errors and misunderstandings.

While the ship does have Spanish-speaking service members aboard, host-nation translators provide more knowledge on the local language and cultural differences between city residents and those living in the country, explained Lt. Cmdr. Jorge Martinez, the MTF’s pre-operation ward division officer.

“Because they understand the cultural differences, they are better able to interpret nuances or understand local idioms better than someone who is just giving a verbatim translation,” said Martinez.

Daniel Mejia, a second-year medical student at Universidad del Valle, said his time aboard Comfort has been a very unique experience.

“We are surrounded by people, not only from different countries, but with different cultures – even the culture of people from the cities in Colombia and the countryside can be very different. I feel we are not only translating languages, but also cultures to the physicians. That is so great, and we are learning so much from each other.”

Many of the translators view the opportunity to work alongside CP-15 medical per-

sonnel as a way to not only serve their country, but also as a unique learning opportunity for them.

“All of the doctors, nurses and techs didn’t just want our translation services, but they also wanted to make sure that as medical students we were also learning. They always took time to teach us something, and I got so much out of this experience,” said Mayra Rendn, also a second-year medical student at Universidad del Valle. “I know there was a lot of planning and logistics behind this opportunity. I appreciate the doctors, but I have to thank our escorts and those who put this all together.”

Mack explained that the translators are assigned to the ship and continue to accompany personnel to the medical sites established at Coliseo del Centro, Himno Institucion Educativa Juanchaco, and to subject matter expert exchanges (SMEEs) in Buenaventura and Juanchaco.

“Coordination has been the key to success. We try to place the translators at locations ashore and in different departments aboard the ship where they are needed, but also afford them the opportunity to learn,” Mack said.

Several of the medical students said this experience has reaffirmed their commitment to become physicians and served as an inspiration to many Colombians.

“As future physicians, I feel it is important for us to have a wider vision of what our role in society is and it goes beyond sitting behind a desk,” said Whitney Crdobo Grueso, an intern in her final year of medical school at Universidad del Valle. “We have to learn how to work in teams, cooperating and scheduling. This mission shows what can happen when you unite efforts to help people. It is inspiring.”

Grueso said if she could tell Comfort’s crew one thing, it would be that she hopes they will not forget about the time they spent in Colombia and the importance of the Continuing Promise mission.

“This mission has been so important to the people here. We see every day how thankful the people are to have this mission stop here,” she said. “When we arrive at the sites every day, the crowd will start clapping. One lady stopped me and asked that I please tell the nurses ‘God bless you for doing this for my community.’ I want the personnel from USNS Comfort to know how important the mission they are doing is, and that I am glad to have been part of it.”

KEARSARGE ARG BEGINS COMPTUEX

By MC2 Aren Everett USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Public Affairs

ATLANTIC OCEAN

Sailors from the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (KSGARG) and Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) departed Norfolk, to participate in composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) off the East Coast of the U.S. on July 16.

The KSGARG consists of the Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 4, 26th MEU, the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51).

“COMPTUEX is our final certification exercise before

our fleet commander determines that we are cleared for major combat operations,” said Capt. Larry Getz, Kearsarge executive officer. “It’s important that we go to sea and exercise our capability with the Marines so that we can execute the duties when we deploy to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) later this year.”

The ships of the ARG will train as individual units and at an integrated level, concentrating on ship-specific capabilities and systems.

“We’ve prepared well,” said Ensign Valeta WilsonJames, Deck Department 2nd Division officer. “I think one of the great things about this ship is everyone has the opportunity to learn everything that we will be doing.”

COMPTUEX supports the Navy’s mission of training to improve warfighting capabilities and preparing to operate forward when the nation calls.

Wilson-James said she believes COMPTUEX will be a successful exercise based on what she saw during PHIBRON-MEU Integrated Training (PMINT) and ARGMEU Exercise earlier this year.

“I think we’re going to do very well,” said WilsonJames. “The Captain, the XO, everyone, they’re very comfortable. The crew is very competent.”

The KSGARG deploys later this fall to provide an overseas forward presence and maintain maritime security to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet AORs.

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NE DAY IN 1989, California Highway Patrolman Les Page pulled over a tractor trailer truck. The driver of the truck stepped down and looked Page over. “He said to me ‘You were a Marine weren’t you?’ and I said yes. He said ‘You were in Vietnam weren’t you’ and I said yes. He said ‘You were in Quang Tri in January, 1967’ and I said yes. Then he looks at me and says, ‘I’ve been looking for you for 22 years. You saved my life,’” recounts Page. It was the first time anyone had ever thanked him for being in Vietnam.

Page enlisted in the Marine Corps before he even graduated from high school. His father, also a Marine, escorted him to the recruiter to sign a waiver because Page was only 17 at the time. Two weeks after graduation, he was in boot camp. He always knew he wanted to work with helicopters.

“I worked on fixed wing aircraft for about 30 days,” he said. “Then I volunteered to be a part of the new helicopter unit.” He knew that meant he would be heading for Vietnam.

Once the squadron, HMM 164 arrived in Vietnam, their assignments included inserting and extracting troops, evacuating troops that needed medical attention and resupplying military bases that were otherwise inaccessible. As an aviation mechanic, his days revolved around the “birds.” When they weren’t out on missions, their job was to make sure the helicopters were fixed and ready to fly again when TOP PHOTO: Glad to be home Summer of 1967. needed. Page remembers that over Christmas in 2ND PHOTO: A little down time with Gary Bailey at Marble Mountain, Summer of 66.

1966 his unit worked the flight line for 72 hours 3RD PHOTO: Squadron Photo Guru Richard Henderson straight. “You grabbed a nap in a chair when 4TH PHOTO: A group of ARVN’s (Army of Republic of Vietnam) loaded for insertion. you could,” he recounts.

“When the birds were down, we made sure they were flyable.”

“I was only supposed to be there 12 months but my tour was extended two months,” says Page. “Those were the shortest 14 months of my life.

Vietnam was a life changing experience. The things you learned there were the things you fell back upon when you got back.”

After he got home Page married Elaine Navarro, the girl he met on the first day of high school in 1961. They’ve been married for 48 years. He’s seen his son enlist in the Marines, and retire after 24 years of service. And now, he’s giving back to the veteran’s community in a unique way: quilting. “It’s just like woodworking except instead of wood, I use fabric. And instead of nails, I use thread,” he says.

He and his wife volunteer with Quilts for Valor, an organization run completely by volunteers with a mission to cover service members and veterans with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor. Since the founding in 2003, Quilts for Valor has presented over 120,000 quilts to service members.

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We look forward to further integrating with the Kearsarge ARG and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) team, as well as exercising several of the various capabilities that this great warship has to offer.” -USS Oak Hill’s Commanding Officer Cmdr. Orlando Bowman

USS Oak Hill departs for COMPTUEX ■ Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group The KSGARG consists of the Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 4, 26th MEU, the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) and Oak Hill (LSD 51).

By MC2 Justin Yarborough USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) Public Affairs

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The amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) departed Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story (JEBLCFS), July 15, to participate in the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group’s (KSGARG) Composite Unit Training Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preparation for the ship’s upcoming deployment.

COMPTUEX is a series of training scenarios designed to certify the KSGARG as a deployment-ready fighting force capable of completing operations in overseas theaters.

“We look forward to further integrating with the Kearsarge ARG and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) team, as well as exercising several of the various capabilities that this great warship has to offer,” said Cmdr. Orlando Bowman, Oak Hill’s commanding officer.

Oak Hill recently returned to JEBLCFS following her participation in the ARGMEU Exercise. In addition, the ship sailed in the amphibious training exercise Bold Alligator 2014.

Oak Hill is the second dock landing ship to bear the name. Her namesake honors the residence of the fifth President, James Monroe, and serves as a proud monument to Monroe and an important piece of American History.

Dock landing ships support amphibious operations to include landings by air, landing craft air cushion (LCAC) and conventional landing craft, onto hostile shores.

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Photos by MC2 Justin Yarborough Sailors detach a hook used to lower a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during small craft operations.

Left: Quartermaster Seaman Alicia Beumea records bearings aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) as the ship departs Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story.

Center: Quartermaster 2nd Class Albert Maldonado records plots on a navigation chart aboard USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) as the ship departs Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story.

Right: Sailors and Marines position supplies on the flight deck aboard USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during an on-load of equipment and personnel.

A landing craft utility (LCU) vehicle approaches the well deck aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during well deck operations.

Deck Department Sailors position an anchor chain from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) connected to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during a towing exercise.

Chief Boatswain’s Mate Brandon Carney, from Stratford, New Jersey, trains Sailors how to unravel a line on a capstan during a towing exercise aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51).

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MC3 Mark Andrew Lt. j.g. Chris Boniwell from the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) kisses his wife after arriving into homeport Naval Station Mayport.

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Europe, Middle East Continued from front Michael McMillan, commodore, Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 8. “This ARG/MEU team was ready to plan and execute complex tasking in very dynamic environments, which was made possible by the hard work and dedication of each Sailor and Marine.”

The ARG, led by PHIBRON 8, consists of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43), the 24th MEU, PHIBRON 8 staff, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28 (HSC 28) Detachment 5, Fleet Surgical Team 8, Tactical Air Control Squadron 22, and detachments from Assault Craft Units 2 and 4, Naval Beach Group 2 and Beach Master Unit 2.

The MEU is comprised of the 24th MEU Command Element; the Aviation Combat Element, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced); the Ground Combat Element, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines; and the Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 24.

“I am very proud of our Sailors and Marines aboard USS Iwo Jima,” said Iwo Jima Commanding Officer, Capt. Dana Gordon. “They have worked extremely hard over the last seven plus months completing various missions and exercises, while receiving recognition and accolades from senior leadership in every theater we’ve been in. Many of the Sailors and Marines have also completed numerous personal and professional goals that they set for themselves, earning warfare qualifications as well as promotions. The spirit and “can do” attitude of each of them is absolutely amazing. As their CO, I could not have asked for more. They performed their jobs flawlessly and delivered each and every time something was asked of them.”

During the deployment, the ARG transited nearly 135,000 combined nautical miles and logged nearly 5,000 flight hours.

Amphibious craft completed more than 4,000 passenger transfers and moved more than 350,000 pounds of cargo and mail to and from ARG shipping.

“It was an honor to deploy with such a professional group of Sailors and Marines,” said Lt. Cmdr. Cristobal Yera, HSC-28 officer in charge. “We accomplished a lot on this deployment and I definitely think we were an important player in the areas we operated.”

The ARG conducted port visits in Italy, Spain, Portugal, Montenegro, Israel, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Jordan. The visits provided an opportunity for the U.S. military forces to strengthen ties with the host nations and foster relationships.

The Essex ARG and 15th MEU relieved the Iwo Jima ARG in the 5th Fleet area of operations in July.

Baltic Sea region.

“Our exchange with the Lithuanian navy was extremely fulfilling,” said Cmdr. Darren Dugan, USS Jason Dunham commanding officer. “We learned a great deal about our counterparts and I know they learned a lot about us. That kind of dialogue is what has made our bonding experience here so successful, and it will allow us to continue working so effectively alongside our Lithuanian allies in the interest of peace and stability in the Baltic Sea region.”

Dugan visited with Vytautas Grubliauskas, mayor of Klaipda, and Capt. Juris Roze, Lithuania’s chief of naval operations.

The ship gave tours to Lithuan military and government personnel,

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HONDURAS

USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1), operated by the Military Sealift Command, arrived in Honduras, for its first mission stop during Southern Partnership Station-Joint High Speed Vessel 2015 (SPS-JHSV 15), July 11.

Cmdr. Robert Toth, commanding officer, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 6, and the commander of the Adaptive Force Package ashore for SPSJHSV 2015, said that he looks forward to the opportunities presented by the exercise.

“I have not operated in the U.S. Southern Command’s area of responsibility before, but am excited for the opportunity to do so,” said Toth.

“After a career spent operating in Asia and the Middle East I expect to learn a great deal about the culture from the people of the countries we will engage with, as well as face some challenges that are unique to the area of operations, such as the climate and jungle environment.”

Spearhead’s deployment to the region exemplifies the U.S. commitment to cooperative partnerships in the Ca-

ribbean, Central and South America.

The ship’s arrival to Honduras not only serves as a means to assist the local community, but also continues to strengthen ties with countries in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility.

For Marine Corps 1st Lt. James P. Magee, platoon commander, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, out of Camp Lejune, North Carolina, this is his second deployment in support of Southern Partnership Station.

“The measure of success for our mission is facilitating partnership capacity between the host nation governments and that of the U.S. via both Marines Corps Forces, South, and U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command’s intent,” said Magee.

U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command and U.S. 4th Fleet support U.S. Southern Command’s joint and combined military operations by employing maritime forces in cooperative maritime security operations to maintain access, enhance interoperability and build enduring partnerships in order to enhance regional security and promote peace, stability and prosperity in the Caribbean, Central and South American regions.

children from the Rytas orphanage, a group of international Fulbright Association alumni, patients and caretakers from the Pasaka special needs camp, several local scout troops and U.S. Embassy personnel and their families.

Sailors from Jason Dunham participated in two outreach programs at the Rytas orphanage and the Palangos Gintaras Children’s Rehabilitation Sanatorium. Sailors played sports and spent

time with children at both locations.

A reception aboard the ship was held for guests from the Lithuanian military and government, and the U.S. Embassy in Lithuania.

Jason Dunham, homeported in Norfolk, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. The ship deployed from Naval Station Norfolk, Jan. 27.

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U.S. Navy Photos Distressed fishermen (above) await rescue from their sinking fishing boat by the Military Sealift Command ocean surveillance ship (left) USNS Impeccable (T-AGO-23).

Eleven fishermen were rescued from the partially submerged boat.

USNS Impeccable rescues distressed fishermen

By MC2 Brian G. Reynolds Commander, Submarine Group 7 Deputy Public Affairs

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The Military Sealift Command Impeccable-class ocean surveillance ship USNS Impeccable (T-AGOS 23) rescued 11 fishermen while in route to Subic Bay, Philippines, July 19.

Impeccable Sailors spotted personnel on a partially submerged ship and noted debris

in the water.

The Impeccable Master immediately deemed assistance was required and began preparations to deploy their rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) to rescue the personnel.

“This was a team effort with civilian mariners, SECDET [security detachment], MILDET [military detachment] and Lockheed Martin working together to achieve an efficient rescue of all 11 fishermen,” said Impeccable’s Master, Robert Wiechert.

“They [Impeccable crew] initially spotted only eight people on the partially submerged vessel,” said Lt. Cory Hilgart, the theater anti-submarine watch officer at Commander, Task Force 74. “They then realized that it was actually 11 and made the call to commence the rescue effort.”

The RHIB made three trips to the distressed vessel and recovered all 11 individuals.

“One of the crew members spoke Eng-

lish,” said Hilgart. “He told the Impeccable crew that they were fishermen from the Subic Bay region. He confirmed that there were only 11 on board.”

Once the mariners were brought aboard Impeccable, they were examined by medical personnel and given food and water. No serious injuries or illnesses were reported.

Shortly after Impeccable arrived in port in Subic Bay, July 20, all 11 mariners were turned over to the Philippine Coast Guard.

Science and technology help Navy prepare for future Arctic operations

By Bob Freeman Office of Naval Research

ARLINGTON, VA.

as embedded personnel within U.S. military units.

During TS15, F/A-18 Super Hornets from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, executed an in-flight tank refueling from a Royal Australian air force (RAAF) KC-30A. According to Posey, this symbolizes the ever-growing partnership between the U.S. and Australia. The strategic partnerships and tactical

On July 14, Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Mat Winter was the Navy keynote speaker at the sixth Symposium on the Impacts of an Ice-Diminishing Arctic on Maritime and Naval Operations.

Winter discussed ONR’s investments in Arctic science, stressing the importance of international partnership and science and technology diplomacy.

“The Office of Naval Research has extensive research on computer modeling and prediction of sea waves, ice movement, seasonal ice cycles and air-ocean interaction,” Winter said.

He highlighted a few current initiatives: An integrated program of observations and computer simulations to study the marginal ice zone (MIZ), the transition area between sea ice and the open ocean; an initiative to provide better physics for computer modeling of waves in the MIZ; experiments to understand the effects of changing Arctic conditions on low-frequency sound in the water and sonar operations; and research into vertical heat distribution and movement in the Arctic Ocean.

Winter also addressed ONR’s research in issues like ship stability risk from ice accretion, improved hull design for ice operations, ice-phobic coatings to prevent ice from adhering to exposed material, and propellers and propulsors that are less vulnerable to ice damage.

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MC3 Alonzo M. Archer Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) look on as the ship prepares to take fuel lines from the Royal Australian navy afloat support force ship HMAS Sirius (O 266) during a replenishment-at-sea during Talisman Saber 2015.

George Washington CSG strengthens alliance with Australia, New Zealand

By MCSA Shayla D. Hamilton USS George Washington Public Affairs

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The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWCSG) concluded its participation in exercise Talisman Sabre 2015 (TS15), July 18.

“During TS15 we demonstrated our pacific partnership with the Australians and Kiwis,” said Cmdr.

Michael Posey, lead TS15 planner, Commander Task Force 70. “The

first level of TS15 validated our long-standing relationship with the Australians and it was a reminder that our two nations have fought together in every major conflict since World War II.” While Talisman Sabre has been a bilateral exercise, members of the New Zealand Defense Forces participated as embedded units within the Australian Defence Force, and members of the Japan Self-Defense Force participated, for the first time,

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CULTURE OR TORTURE? Lessons learned while traveling with kids

By Lisa Smith Molinari Military Spouse Contributor

Ah, Summertime … that happy time of year when, after months of running the veritable hamster wheel of work, school, bills, and chores, we finally loosen up and have a little fun.

Hike the Appalachian Trail? Take a Caribbean Cruise? Stay at a B&B in the French countryside? Camp in the Grand Canyon? Sightsee at Yosemite? Rent a beach house in the Outer Banks?

Simple, adventurous or extravagant, the point is to relax and have a good time.

But wait. Hold up. Just a sec. [Cue tirescreeching sound effects.] What do we do with the kids?

Unless you have a team of well paid nannies who will keep your offspring entertained at home all week (not likely on our military budget) then I’ve got some bad news: The kids are coming along.

Instead of leisurely lunching on brie and wine at a Parisian street café, you’ll find yourself at nibbling nuggets at the McDonalds on the Champs d’Elysie. Rather than braving class IV rapids on Pennsylvania’s Ohio Pyle Gorge, you’ll be splashing the sticky cotton candy off your face on the logjam at Six Flags. Forget about scheduling your couples massage at the spa, because you’ll be wading in a suspiciously cloudy kiddie pool at a motel off the interstate.

Take it from me. I know.

While stationed in California, England, Virginia, Germany, and Florida, I planned countless family trips. I wanted to jam-pack our time overseas and in different states with cultural and educational experiences that our kids would appreciate for the rest of their lives.

Problem was, I forgot. Oh, yea, they’re kids.

Bummer.

I soon learned that kids don’t want to wait two hours for traditional indigenous foods at an authentic local restaurant. They could care less about mountain scenery or sylvan country settings. And they absolutely hate lingering in art and history museums.

We discovered the hard way that, unless we

were planning a trip to the Threshold of Hell, w e ’d better figure out how to keep the kids happy.

First, we adopted the Cardinal Rule of Travelling with Children: “Lower your expectations.”

Don’t envision authentic ambiance, cultural experience, thrilling adventure, and romantic interludes. Just tell yourself that your family vacation will be about as relaxing and cultural as chaperoning a fifth grade field trip to BowlO-Rama. With that mindset, you’re bound to be pleasantly surprised.

Next, follow the strategies I finally learned while on the brink of family vacation insanity: ■ My kids are so cultured, they have thrown up in six states and seven foreign countries.

Nothing kills ambiance like the lingering scent of upchuck on your shoes, so keep gallon ziplock bags and wet wipes in your purse at all times.

■ Take appropriate steps, literally. Bell towers, monuments, castles, sand dunes, forts and tall buildings are great places to run the “squirrelly” out of kids. Beware that you may need a portable defibrillator for yourself, but a coronary event may be worth it if it means your kids will sit through dinner.

■ Pommes fritz, furai, chips, papas fritas –

whatever you call ‘em, don’t even think about sitting down at a restaurant that doesn’t have French fries on the menu.

■ Space out. No, I’m not suggesting that you take sedatives while traveling with the kids, but find wide open spaces where you and hubby can soak up local ambiance while the rugrats spread their grubby little wings and fly. You can nibble local cheese and bread while they scare pigeons in the piazza, chase bumblebees in an alpine meadow, or roll in the grass at a city park.

■ Wet them down while you wet your whistle. When deciding where to stop for a glass of wine, look for a nearby fountain, stream, lake, pond, beach or tropical fish tank. If they can splash, throw rocks, feed ducks or tap on the glass, you have a decent chance of sipping your wine in peace.

Oh – and be sure to take lots of photos, because no matter how torturous family vacations may seem, take it from me, someday you’ll look back and wish you could do it all over again.

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

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Whether you travel for business or pleasure, it’s important to know that TRICARE is portable and travels with you wherever you go.

You should receive all routine care and get your prescriptions filled before traveling. If you have a medication that you take regularly, get enough to take with you and be sure to pack your medication in your carry-on luggage.

With routine care complete, your only health care concern should be urgent or emergency care. Your first line of defense when deciding what kind of care you need is TRICARE’s Nurse Advice Line (NAL) at (800) TRICARE (874-2273). A registered nurse can answer your urgent care questions and schedule next-day appointments at military hospitals and clinics if necessary. Best of all, the NAL is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so there is no need to worry about availability as you travel between times zones.

In the event of an emergency, you should seek care at an emergency facility. If you use TRICARE Prime and need emergency care, be sure to notify your primary care manager (PCM) or regional contractor within 24 hours or the next business day. If you think you only need urgent care, get a referral from your primary care manager or call the NAL to get advice on when and how to seek care for an urgent problem.

Standard beneficiaries can visit any TRICARE-authorized, network or non-network provider; simply call the doctor to schedule an appointment. Referrals are not required, but you may need prior authorization from your regional contractor for some services. If you use a non-network provider, you may have to file your own claim. You may also have to pay up front for your care, so look for a network provider for treatment and save your receipts to file a claim later. Using a network provider exercises the TRICARE Extra option giving you a five percent cost-share discount.

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Beneficiaries enrolled in the U.S. Family Health Plan cannot use the Nurse Advice Line.

TRICARE Overseas Program (TOP) beneficiaries traveling in the U.S. can call the Nurse Advice Line for health care advice, but if they ultimately seek care from a provider, they will need to call their TOP Regional Call Center to coordinate care.

TRICARE covers services that are medically necessary and proven safe and effective. For information about your health plan, visit the TRICARE website.

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Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens speaks with students attending the third class of the new training curriculum at the Senior Enlisted Academy (SEA).

The SEA is moving to nine weeks distance learning, followed by a three week inhouse training program.

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MCPON SPEAKS ABOUT DEVELOPING LEADERS AT SENIOR ENLISTED ACADEMY

By MC1 Martin L. Carey MCPON Public Affairs

NEWPORT, R.I.

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens met with students and staff at the Senior Enlisted Academy (SEA) on July 14, to discuss the recently redesigned leadership course.

“Leadership starts from the top down, and it starts here,” said Stevens. “In order to be effective leaders we must establish and maintain the conditions that provide all of our Sailors with the opportunity to be successful, and the SEA

is one of those opportunities to build effective leaders.”

Stevens started by speaking with the staff during a round-table discussion where he listened to concerns and troubles encountered during the first three classes.

“Make no mistake about it, you are all pioneers as we work towards implementing this new course of instruction,” said Stevens. “It is imperative that we talk about any issues or problems we are having so we can fix them, in order to provide the best leadership training possible for every student.”

MCPON recognized the staff for their hard work and thanked them for all the time and effort they have given supporting the new changes.

“The standards are high, and that’s where they will remain. It is up to each of you to keep challenging the students academically and continue holding the line,” said Stevens.

Senior Chief Yeoman Richard Miller, from Orange County, California, and an instructor at the SEA, spoke about some of the positive aspects of the training, including the benefit of students

having already built a sense of ‘forming’ and ‘storming’ during the distance-learning portion that allows for an immediate ‘norming’ phase upon arrival at the SEA. He also offered some words of advice to future students. “Don’t underestimate this course,” said Miller.

“You have earned your seat and you should be proud that you’re here, but it’s not over when you arrive. You must continue giving it your best effort.”

MCPON later spoke with the third class of the new training curriculum, which now includes nine weeks of distance learning followed by three weeks of in-house residence training.

“As most of you know, developing leaders is my number one priority,” said Stevens. “What you learn here will only be impactful in the fleet if you embrace it, share it, and lead your Sailors with it.

“My vision for leader-

ship training is to someday be able to provide this type of training for every one of our chiefs and first class petty officers,” said Stevens.

“I believe that by arming our senior enlisted leaders with meaningful leadership training, we will someday achieve that goal.”

Starting with the March 2016 selection boards, Sailors who make senior chief will have to attend the SEA in order to be eligible for Master Chief.

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Sailors learn value of nutrition, fitness combination at TSC Great Lakes

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By Zach Mott

The fiscal year 2016 (FY-16) performance-based Senior Enlisted Continuation Board is postponed until December.

Navy Personnel Command (NPC) received information that the board membership list was inadvertently released prior to the board convening. The public disclosure of these documents compromises the integrity of the board.

The list of Sailors eligible for the board will not change, and a new NAVADMIN will be released regarding the board.

As outlined in NAVADMIN 088/15, active component (AC) and Full Time Support (FTS) E-7 to E-9 Sailors with at least 19 years of active service computed from their active duty service date as of Feb. 28, 2015, and three-years' time-in-rate (TIR) as of June 30, 2015; and Selected Reserve (SELRES) and Voluntary Training Unit (VTU) E-7 to E-9 Sailors with at least 20 years qualifying service as of Feb. 28, 2015, and three-years TIR by June 30, 2015, will be considered by the board.

The Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center published the names of board-eligible Sailors on June 8. The names are posted to the Navy Enlisted Advancement System website at https://neasos.cnet.navy.mil, and individuals can view their board eligibility profile sheet on Navy Knowledge Online (https://wwwa.nko.navy.mil).

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Training evolves. Training that won wars generations ago is not the same as today. At Training Support Center (TSC) Great Lakes that evolution is taking place with fitness regimens as well. Sailors learned the role nutrition plays in their fitness during a briefing, July 15.

“It’s a two-fold thing, you have to eat (well) and you have to work out.

You can’t just work out; you can’t just eat (well.) You have to do both,” said Jacqueline Jackson, a fitness specialist with TSC. During the briefing, Jackson instructed the Sailors about the different food groups and the role they

play in fueling a workout. Additionally, she talked about foods that help weight loss and which foods to avoid.

“Without the knowledge behind it, you’re just working out,” said Fire Controlman Seaman Broderick Laws, a student assistant who was attending the briefing. “You don’t really know what you’re doing without the knowledge behind it.”

In addition to the briefing, Jackson also set up individual meetings with each Sailor in order to address more specific fitness goals and how they can achieve them.

“This is just the basic stuff that still works,” she said. “A lot of people are moving away from the conventional stuff and it can be more hurtful than helpful. The basic stuff works just as good if you stick to it.”

SURFACE WARFARE LAUNCHES NEW INITIATIVE TO RETAIN TOP TALENT

By MC1 Trevor Welsh Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs

SAN DIEGO

The surface warfare officer (SWO) lead detailer delivered a brief on the new SWO Career Chart during the 2015 Surface Navy Association (SNA) West Coast Symposium in San Diego, July 16.

Capt. Brad Cooper, from the

Surface Officer Distribution Division (PERS-41), spoke about Vice Adm. Tom Rowden’s initiative to improve the careers of current and future surface warfare officers and continuing the Navy’s focus on warfighting first.

The goal of the new SWO Career Chart is to raise the level of talent in the SWO community and grow future department heads, command-

ing officers, warfare commanders, and flag officers who can think, lead, operate, and win in a variety of future environments.

Cooper told the group that the program is about empowering junior officers, providing them flexibility and options.

“We are shifting away from a ‘conveyor belt’ approach and toward a multi-track,

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option-based, agile approach to career management,” said Cooper. “Surface warfare officers will now have the option to pursue different tracks as part of their career chart.

These options connect strongly with and enable our top priority of ‘Warfighting First!’”

Cooper said this program is the first of its kind and offers SWO junior officers career options that give them the opportunity to develop skills valuable to the community, apply for education at America’s elite institutions, work at a Fortune 500 Company to gain valuable corporate experience and knowledge, increase the potential retention bonus and take career intermission to pursue goals, among others.

“Among the new options are going to Naval Postgraduate School after the first division officer tour, earning a master’s degree in a skillset we value then returning to sea for a second division officer

tour then to department head school,” said Cooper. “We want to offer an option-based, flexible and agile career, underscored by opportunities emerging from Sailor 2025 initiatives, a restructured bonus proposal that rewards performance and pro-active outreach to retain talent.”

Cooper said that junior officers and their families have different tracks on the SWO career chart available to them.

“This effort builds on current policies that have served us well,” said Cooper. “Under our new approach, commanding officers and junior officers are more empowered to influence the future and leverage new opportunities in graduate education, personal growth and career flexibility.”

Cooper said the initiative was not developed due to retention or accession issues, but is a new approach that focuses more on retaining the most talented vice the

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most willing.

“We’ll put a rocket on the backs of our best performers and propel those officers to new heights as those officers achieve their absolute maximum potential,” said Cooper.

The new initiative had been previously briefed to more than 60 flag officers on July 15, during the Surface Warfare Officer Flag Officers Training Symposium (SWOFOTS) in San Diego.

Along with the unveiling of this program to surface warfare leadership at SNA West 2015 and SWOFOTS, Cooper and his team has a global face-to-face tour planned to educate the surface warfare community.

“In the coming weeks, we will travel to every fleet concentration area and Washington, D.C., to brief this plan,” said Cooper. “The plan will also be briefed at the U.S. Naval Academy and to every NROTC [Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps] unit in America starting this fall. We will also pursue opportunities to virtually connect with SWOs serving throughout the country in other locations and assignments.”

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GREEN BAY, THE NEWEST LPD CLASS SUPPORTING TALISMAN SABRE 2015

By MC3 Derek A. Harkins Commander, Amphibious Squadron 11 Public Affairs

INDIAN OCEAN

There is a new player at Talisman Sabre 2015 (TS15), and it comes in the form of the innovative San Antonioclass amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20).

Each ship in the Bonhomme Richard (BHR) Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) has a role to play in the bi-lateral exercise Talisman Sabre. This includes everything from the planning stages of the exercise to the rehearsal and execution of the amphibious assault.

Lt. Joe Brisco, operations ofďŹ cer on board USS Green Bay (LPD 20), said that while no shipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission outweighs the others, Green Bayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is likely the most diverse. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What sets the new LPDs apart from any other ship in an amphibious team are their ďŹ&#x201A;exibility and versatility,â&#x20AC;? he added.

During the simulated amphibious assault, Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Australian Army soldiers, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers launched from Green Bayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s well deck in 32 combat rubber raiding craft and simulated landing on a beach in Australia. Brisco said the shipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s key mission is to embark up to 800 Marines and transport them quickly and effectively to shore. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our main goal is to put troops on the beach,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On time, every time.â&#x20AC;?

MC3 Derek A. Harkins An MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter conducts a vertical replenishment on the ďŹ&#x201A;ight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay as the ship sails ahead of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland, left, the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard, the guided-missile destroyer USS Preble and the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Amelia Earhart.

Brisco said Green Bay brings assets and capabilities which its predecessor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Austin class â&#x20AC;&#x201C; did not, allowing Green Bay to integrate to a greater level with the ESG or amphibious ready group (ARG), carry heavier mission loads, and support a wider range of operations.

While the new ships accommodate fewer Marines, Green Bay can store twice as much equipment. This increased capacity allows the ship to store a greater quantity of troop transportation, such as the high mobility multipurpose vehicles, or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Humveesâ&#x20AC;?, various Earth moving equipment, and the M1 Abrahms Main Battle Tank for the embarked troops to operate with. This greater storage capacity, coupled with embarked landing craft utility from Naval Beach Unit 7, allows Green Bay to reliably fulďŹ ll its mission of getting Marines and their equipment to the beach and back.

The increased carrying capacity does not just apply to vehicle and equipment storage. Green Bay can house a

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The U.S. Post OfďŹ ce and Military Postal Service Agency announced new Global Trade Compliance requirements, effective Oct. 1, that will impact all packages mailed at Navy Fleet Post OfďŹ ces (FPO). â&#x20AC;&#x153;The new Global Trade Compliance program will require the data on all customs forms for packages mailed to and from our Navy FPOs to be entered into the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) database, similar to the way U.S. Postal Service post ofďŹ ces are currently conducting business for international and military packages with customs forms,â&#x20AC;? said Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Navy Postal Director Gabe Telles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sailors can reduce waiting time in line to mail packages by ďŹ lling out their customs forms online with the U.S. Postal Serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, and bringing them to the post ofďŹ ce, which is good news for Sailors,â&#x20AC;? Telles added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Navy postal personnel will experience an increased workload due to the manual input of the customs form data into the USCBP database. However, if Sailors come to the Navy FPOs with their customs forms already completed online, this will save time and only require the scanning of a barcode on the customs form.â&#x20AC;?

Sailors can complete their customs forms online at www.usps.com under the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Internationalâ&#x20AC;? tab when they click the link titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Complete Customs Forms.â&#x20AC;?

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larger number of aircraft on the â&#x2013; about the shipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ&#x201A;ight deck, with the abilexercise ity to operate several at once.

Talisman Sabre is Typical launches and recoveries a bilateral exercise on the ďŹ&#x201A;ight deck include up to intended to train two simultaneously-operating Australian and U.S. aircraft. The shipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s company inforces in planning cludes a full air department and and conducting is augmented by a portion of an combined task embarked Marine Corps Aviation Combat Element. This Navy and force operations.

Marine Corps integration accommodates larger modern aircraft, such as the MV-22 Osprey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Green Bay is deďŹ nitely not an amphibious assault ship or an aircraft carrier,â&#x20AC;? Brisco added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But we certainly provide a signiďŹ cant aviation capability to compliment the air side of Bonhomme Richardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission, and provide a substantial amount of support to landing troops.â&#x20AC;?

During and following a simulated assault on July 11, pilots launched from Green Bayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ&#x201A;ight deck in helicopters and joined other aircraft from the ESG as they provided surveillance from above. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are the eyes and ears for the troops on the ground,â&#x20AC;? said Brisco.

The contributions of Green Bay to the successful amphibious assault did not end in the well deck or on the ďŹ&#x201A;ight deck. Sailors throughout the ship also had a role to play. The shipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Operations Department worked in close coordination with other members of the ESG to plan the dozens of shipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s movements, create safe ship-to-shore routes and ensure hundreds of ďŹ&#x201A;ight hours were carried out safely.

Brisco called the exercise â&#x20AC;&#x153;a success across the board.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Exercise Talisman Sabre has been a superb litmus test for Green Bay,â&#x20AC;? said Capt. Kristy D. McCallum, the shipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commanding ofďŹ cer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The diversity of the 31st MEU and maritime missions that the crew supported conďŹ rms the versatility of the San Antonio-class. We are a potent addition to the BHR ARG and are proud to have played our part in the exercise. Of course, the ship could not reach its potential without the creativity and dedication of my outstanding crew. I am proud of their performance and their willingness to go the extra mile to ensure the success of TS15. â&#x20AC;&#x153;

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By MC1 Ty C. Connors

THE IMPOSSIBLE BIRD

USS Bonhomme Richard Public Affairs

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MV-22 Osprey

During the dynamic amphibious landing on the Northern Territory shores of Australia as part of Talisman Sabre 2015, a huge range of men and material was moved quickly across one of the most challenging transition areas in the world; from the unforgiving sea to a contested shore.

The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, with partners from the Royal Australian navy and Australian Defense Force, used a wide-range of technology to move personnel and equipment from ship to shore for the exercise, July 11.

The aerial lynchpin of this effort is the U.S. tiltrotor, the MV-22 Osprey.

The Bell Boeing V-22 (MV-22 is the Marine Corps variant) is a joint-service, multi-mission aircraft introduced in February of 2007 to replace the Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter, which ďŹ&#x201A;ew its last service ďŹ&#x201A;ight with the U.S. Marine Corps in May 2015.

Like the CH-46, the MV-22 is a medium-lift vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft.

Unlike the CH-46, which is a conventional helicopter using tandem rotor blades to provide the additional thrust capability of a mediumlift helicopter; the MV-22 uses large proprotors mounted on rotating nacelles to the wings.

The wings and nacelle-mounted proprotors give the MV-22 the unique capability to perform VTOL missions as effectively as a helicopter, while having the long-range cruise abilities of a twin turboprop aircraft.

"It is a thrill to watch these birds (MV-22) lift off from the ďŹ&#x201A;ight deck day-after-day," said Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Devyn Brower, a landing signalman from Dundee, Florida, assigned to forward deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD6). "I get to stand right in front of the Ospreys to help the pilots launch safely, and it awesome to see these aircraft in action up close."

When one of these impressive aircraft claws its way into the sky the ďŹ&#x201A;ight deck crews must lean low into the enormous thrust of wind caused by the rotors as it tries to blow them backward, until at last, the aircraft frees itself from the ship's ďŹ&#x201A;ight deck and banks out and up into the sky.

The MV-22 lifts a gross loaded weight of almost 20,000 lbs off the ďŹ&#x201A;ight deck and carries 24 passengers at a cruise speed of over 280 knots, with a combat radius of more than 325 nautical miles.

The MV-22's abilities to launch from a short runway or vertically, carry heavy loads and refuel in the air make it the perfect aircraft for amphibious assault ships, like Bonhomme Richard, to deliver over the horizon capability to amphibious forces.

â&#x2013; about the strike group Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) which is comprised of Bonhomme Richard, the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), the embarked 31st MEU, and the guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88).

The ESG is currently in the Indian Ocean participating in Talisman Sabre, a bilateral exercise intended to train Australian and U.S. forces in planning and conducting combined task force operations.

MC3 Christian M. Caldwell An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), takes off from the ďŹ&#x201A;ight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).

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ARCTIC |

ONR scientist lists main focus areas

Continued from B1 Reflecting higher level strategic guidance, including the Navy’s Arctic Roadmap, Winter emphasized the importance of partnerships in Arctic preparations.

He noted that his researchers are uniquely postured to build partnerships, a practice he called “S&T diplomacy.”

“Our ONR global outreach mission allows our scientists to collaborate with other scientists around the world to discover the breakthrough technologies and build the scientific relationships vital to addressing the unique challenges in the harsh Arctic environment,” Winter said.

Later in the day, ONR’s Dr. Scott Harper, lead for the Navy’s Arctic and Global Prediction initiatives, went into more detail about environmental research in his presentation. Harper noted that there are three main focus areas.

First is to develop an improved understanding of the changing Arctic environment, which will enable more accurate representation in environmental computer models and improved forecasting capabilities.

Harper explained that the loss of summer sea ice cover was allowing more interaction between the atmosphere, waves and ocean surface, creating much more dynamic conditions.

“Understanding how these things work together is the first step towards making reliable predictive models for better forecasting,” he said.

The second focus is the development of technologies for sustained observations and measurements that will provide long-term monitoring, further scientific understanding and improve models. This focus includes the use of unmanned and autonomous vehicles and the collection of remote sensing data.

“We need to build the operational data set,” Harper noted. “Not only for the science that we need to do,

but also to provide real-time awareness to operational forces.”

Improved understanding and enhanced data collection support the third focus: The development of computer models that include the influence of ocean, atmosphere, ice and waves.

“The goal is to build system models that operate in high resolution, capture important Arctic processes and assimilate all this data and then run these models out to the future to predict not only what will happen in the next few days, but to also provide seasonal guidance as well as looking out multi-year to decades to figure out how fast the ice will continue to diminish,” Harper said.

The Symposium was jointly sponsored by the U.S. Arctic Research Commission and the National Naval Ice Center, with funding support from ONR. For more news from Office of Naval Research, visit www.navy.mil/local/onr/.

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Strike group concludes role in Talisman Sabre 2015

USS North Dakota (SSN 784) completes groundbreaking mission

Continued from B1

By Kevin Copeland Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic Public Affairs

NEW LONDON, CONN.

USS North Dakota (SSN 784) returned to its homeport at Naval Submarine Base, New London, Connecticut, July 20, after conducting ground-breaking operations in the Mediterranean Sea. Under the command of Capt. Douglas Gordon, the ship finished its first-ever mission by deploying and retrieving unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) from the ship’s dry deck shelter (DDS) in an operational environment. The six-week mission was conducted prior to completing the ship’s post shakedown availability (PSA), joining a small group of Virginia-class submarines to accomplish the feat. Others have been USS Virginia (SSN 774), USS Hawaii (SSN 776) and USS New Hampshire (SSN 778).

“The crew was very excited to be chosen to take the ship forward and conduct operations in support of fleet and combatant commanders’ operational objectives,” said Gordon. “It was a rare opportunity for the crew to be able to deploy prior to executing its post shakedown availability. Many crew members had never deployed before and were able to experience first-hand the hard work and effort required in preparing a ship for deployed operations. They trained hard and expertly executed our mission. I could not be more proud of their performance and the professionalism that they exhibited during our operations.”

Capt. Jim Waters, commander, Submarine Squadron 4, and the submarine’s immediate superior in the chain of command, expanded on the captain’s comment.

Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Mat Winter paints a portrait of naval operations in a challenging Arctic environment, July 14, at the sixth Symposium on the Impacts of an IceDiminishing Arctic on Naval and Maritime Operations held at the Naval Heritage Center in Washington.

U.S. Navy Photo The PCU North Dakota (SSN 784) during bravo sea trials. The crew performed exceptionally well on both alpha and bravo sea trials. The submarine North Dakota is the 11th ship of the Virginia class, the first U.S. Navy combatants designed for the post-Cold War era.

“The timing within USS North Dakota’s schedule, along with its highly-trained and certified crew, made it the optimal choice to conduct this mission,” said Waters. “The mission completed by North Dakota also demonstrated the promising and emerging technology of UUVs within the Submarine Force.”

North Dakota is the 11th Virginia-class attack submarine to join the fleet, and the first of eight Block III Virginia-class submarines to be built. The Block III submarines are built with new Virginia Payload Tubes designed to lower costs and increase missile-firing payload possibilities.

The 10 current Virginia-class submarines have 12 individual 21-inch diameter vertical launch tubes able to fire Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles (TLAMS). The Block III submarines being built will have two-larger 87-inch diameter tubes able to house six TLAMS each.

As the most modern and sophisticated attack submarine in the world, the submarine can operate in both littoral and deep ocean environments and presents combatant commanders with a broad and unique range of operational capabilities. North Dakota is a

flexible, multi-mission platform designed to carry out the seven core competencies of the submarine force: Anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, delivery of special operations forces, strike warfare, irregular warfare, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance and mine warfare.

The submarine is 377 feet long, has a 34foot beam, and will be able to dive to depths greater than 800 feet and operate at speeds in excess of 25 knots submerged. It will operate for 33 years without ever refueling.

Construction on North Dakota began March 2009; the submarine’s keel was authenticated during a ceremony on May 11, 2012; and the submarine was christened during a ceremony Nov. 2, 2013.

North Dakota is the second Navy ship, and first submarine, to be named in honor of the people of “The Peace Garden State.” The other ship was the Delaware-class battleship BB-29, which was commissioned April 11, 1910, and decommissioned Nov. 22, 1923.

For more news from Commander, Submarine Force, Atlantic, visit www.navy.mil/local/ sublant/.

interoperability were two of the important elements incorporated to achieve success in TS15.

“This exercise was planned for almost two years,” said Posey. “I really enjoyed working with members from other nations and services. It has been a reminder of why we fight. To realize and see firsthand that U.S. and Australian forces share those same values has been very valuable.”

For more news from USS George Washington (CVN 73), visit www.navy.mil/local/ cvn73/.

■ the mission TS15 is a biennial land, sea and air military training exercise between U.S. and Australian forces that features more than 33,000 personnel, 21 ships, 200 aircraft and three submarines, which increases U.S.-Australian interoperability to respond to a wide variety of contingencies and maintain security, peace, and stability in the Indo-AsiaPacific region.

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Hampton Bay Days presents the sixth annual

FREAKY KON-TIKI HAMPTON RIVER RAFT RACE AT MILL POINT PARK HAMPTON

This Saturday, July 25, head to Mill Point Park in downtown Hampton for the Sixth annual Freaky Kon-Tiki! The river raft race, presented by Hampton Bay Days, allows a team of five people to build a raft on-site and race other contestants around a course in the Hampton River. Each participant must be at least 14 years old to compete.

Raft construction begins at 9:30 a.m. in Mill Point Park. All rafts must be homemade and all rafts will be inspected prior to launching. In addition, all rafts must be human propelled and self-propelled. No power is available and no generators can be used in construction of the rafts. There is a $100 maximum for the amount allowed on building materials and teams must bring receipts (pre-approved household recyclables do not count towards $100 maximum).

The first heat of the day is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Teams can be as large as five people, however all rafts must have two people during the heat race (no more, no less) and rest of the team can help move the raft from the water to the finish line. After the start, the rafts will proceed around the course with each heat being timed. The best times of all heats will go into the final.

The Freaky Kon-Tiki Cornhole Tournament returns this year, beginning at 2 p.m.

Registration is $10 per person and entry fees are due at 1 p.m. the day of the event.

The tournament will be a blind draw tournament, with the drawing starting at 1:30 p.m. Rules are based on American Cornhole Association (ACA) rules.

Cost to enter the Sixth annual Freaky Kon-Tiki is $25 per team until July 22.

Teams can register the day of the event for $40.

Spectators are welcome to come out and join the fun free-of-charge! There will be live music in Mill Point Park, as well as food and libations available for purchase.

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Yorktown Battlefield Presents Award-winning historian and actor-interpreter Jerome Bridges YORKTOWN

Beginning Saturday, July 25, Yorktown Battlefield, the headquarters and a unit of Colonial National Historical Park, proudly presents its own Ranger Jerome Bridges and his portrayal of a Soldier of color assigned to the Rhode Island Light Infantry, present at the battle of Yorktown, September and October of 1781. The outcome of this famous battle signaled the birth of a new nation, and the beginning of the end of British control of the thirteen American colonies.

Little is made of the fact that a substantial number of the Soldiers of the Rhode Island regiment were indeed black men. Several historical references, most notably by French soldiers here during the battle, describe them as well-drilled, well-dressed, and well-respected. By the time of the battle at Yorktown in the fall

of 1781, attrition had claimed a large percentage of the 1st Rhode Island "Black Regiment" and resulted in the consolidation of its companies with that of the 2nd Rhode Island. It would be thereafter referred to as simply the Rhode Island Regiment. The Rhode Island Regiment would be chosen by Maj. Gen. La Fayette to execute the battle-changing attack on a part of the British outer defenses referred to as Redoubt #10. This attack is famous for not having fired a shot, but rather was accomplished at the point of a bayonet in darkness. This attack, combined with the simultaneous French attack on Redoubt #9, expedited the battle and forced a British surrender before the British relief fleet could arrive. Interestingly, that British fleet sent to relieve the besieged Lord Cornwallis would arrive only a few days after the surrender. One could only guess

at the outcome had Redoubts #9 and #10 not been successfully taken, prolonging the battle, with the British fleet imminent.

Come visit with Jerome Bridges at the Yorktown Battlefield and learn about a black Soldier in the American Revolution, on Saturdays, beginning July 25, and will run through September 5. Jerome will welcome visitors between 10 a.m. and noon at the renowned Redoubt #10, and then at the historic Moore House (site of the surrender negotiations) from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.

These presentations are free with normal park admission fee. Adults are $7 each, good for seven days. Children 15 and under are free. National Park passes, including senior passes, Access passes, and military passes are welcomed. Visitors that do not already possess one of the aforementioned passes can obtain them at the Yorktown Battlefield visitor center.

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When: July 25, 11 a.m.

Where: Bank Street Memorial Baptist Church Cost: Free - children under 3; $3 - children ages 3-18; $10 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ages 18 and older â&#x2013; For more information, visit: http://bit.ly/1LnOBU6 Tutorial Lectures by Courtney is a company that believes in the ďŹ nancial freedom to all ages, but primarily, the youth. This year we are hosting our annual Run for Your Money Youth-A-Thon. We will be hosting this fun ďŹ lled event with food and games to all participants. We invite you to help us promote ďŹ nancial literacy and empowerment throughout the community.

Virginia Jerk Fest â&#x2013; â&#x2013; â&#x2013; â&#x2013;

When: July 25, p.m.

Where: Virginia Beach Sportsplex Cost: $10 For more information, visit: http://www.virginiajerkfest.com This annual event will feature a multicultural display of culinary experiences, visual arts, and entertainment by multiple musicians, artists, and live bands. Our friendly, motivated and culturally diversiďŹ ed associates will strive to inspire, educate and create an atmosphere where people of all ages can come together and learn about the Caribbean culture. The Virginia Jerk Fest is a family affair! Jerk Fest also offers an interactive area just for children with face painting and games, an educational and cultural area, souvenirs, folk dances, and amusement for the entire family.

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When: July 26, 7 p.m.

Where: Farm Bureau Live Cost: $27 - $89 â&#x2013; For more information, call: 368-3000 or visit http://ďŹ&#x201A;oridageorgialine.com/tour-dates Over the past year, Florida Georgia Line has cherished the good times seeing their quadruple Platinum debut single â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cruiseâ&#x20AC;? dominate Billboardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hot Country Songs Chart at No. 1 for 19 straight weeks, the longest stretch for any song in the past 50 years and their aptly titled, GOLD-certiďŹ ed Republic Nashville debut Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to the Good Times top the Billboard Country Albums Chart. The breakout duo has taken home ACM and CMT awards and scored opening slots for Taylor Swiftâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Red Tour and Luke Bryanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dirt Road Diaries Tour.

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When: July 26, all day Where: Double Tree Hilton in Williamsburg Cost: $25 - $40 For more information, call: (855) 666-2275 or visit http://scaresthatcareweekend.com The Scares That Care Weekend Convention is a horror convention designed to delight horror fans while beneďŹ ting those in need. Scares That Care is an IRS approved, 501(c)(3) charitable organization, designed to bring together the fans of â&#x20AC;&#x153;all things spooky.â&#x20AC;?

Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s haunted houses, paranormal, horror ďŹ lms, or anything else in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;veinâ&#x20AC;? of the horror genre, Scares That Care brings together those individuals in order to give back to the families that need it most â&#x20AC;Ś and in turn, become â&#x20AC;&#x153;Good Ambassadors of Horror.â&#x20AC;?

The difference between our convention and the other, fantastic shows that are out there, is simple. All of our proceeds will go to the families that need our assistance.

With summer in full swing, and temperatures regularly in the high 90â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, if you are looking for something new, exciting and fun to do inside a cool airconditioned setting now, away from the scorching heat, then make sure to check out the Williamsburg Dinner Theatre. Located near Historic Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, this brand new dinner theatre features the hilarious mystery/comedy skit â&#x20AC;&#x153;My Big Fat Murderâ&#x20AC;? by Nita Hardy. And the food is to die for with a grand buffet meal that includes a classic Greek salad, succulent pork tenderloin or beef entrĂŠe, plump and tender poultry entree (chicken or turkey), mouthwatering local baked ďŹ sh entrĂŠe, and included on the buffet ďŹ&#x201A;avorful Greek dishes and deserts.

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dience participation, great food and drink will make this a fun, engaging, and memorable night.â&#x20AC;? It is hosted in the Quality Inn and Suites Banquet hall every Friday night located at 5351 Richmond Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188.

The Grand Opening was held recently and those in attendance left happy, and their tummyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s full. They were very eager to share their impressions of the show and the food.

Here is what Evelyn Bibi had to say about the Grand Opening. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I went to the Grand Opening with some friends and had lots of fun, good food, a lot of laughs all of the time. Very, very funny and enjoyable and relaxing. I even acted in the show, had a small part, what fun!

I am looking forward to when the next show comes.â&#x20AC;?

Linda Blandin also attended the Grand Opening. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I went to the Grand Opening, and enjoyed it immensely! Good food,

lots of laughs and an all around good time. Thank you for making our trip to Williamsburg memorable!â&#x20AC;?

Also in attendance, Chelsea Sims was very impressed with it all. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fantastic!

Enjoyed the show, the people and the authentic Greek food. Highly recommended that everyone get tickets for this show. I would deďŹ nitely go back again. Fun for the whole family.â&#x20AC;?

Christine Mignogna loved it all! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Great play, great actors and great food.

What a fun night that was. Congratulations to all involved.â&#x20AC;?

The Williamsburg Dinner Theatre is a year round experience and showcases a different production for each season.

They are a full service company offering several different production packages for both on and off site use. If you are a corporation looking for a team building experience, someone looking to plan that fun and different birthday party experience for a child or adult, a school in need of an acting troupe to bring a historical event play to your school, an organization looking for a fund raising event, they do it all for you.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Koozaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; a charming return to Cirque du Soleilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original premise â&#x2013; see the show When: July 16 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 16 Where: Virginia Beach VIRGINIA BEACH Convention Center Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deďŹ nitely an unusual Parking Lot sight for the Oceanfront â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just Cost: $36 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $76.50 blocks from the bikinis and For info, call: 683-7087 stingrays.

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Tents!

Rising to the sky like winged invitations of blue and gold is the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grand Chapiteauâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the big top. And there are others.

Tents for meals. Tents for rehearsals and tents for cotton candy and other treasured mementos. The inhabitants come from Mongolia, Russia, South America, China and lots of other far-ďŹ&#x201A;ung places. Of course, it is no coincidence that French-speaking Canadians are most in evidence.

You might see them at the grocery store in the next month. They are the residents of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kooza,â&#x20AC;? the Cirque du Soleil attraction that has moved into the parking lot of the Virginia Beach Convention Center for a full month. It is the most daring booking since â&#x20AC;&#x153;Phantom of the Operaâ&#x20AC;? was brought into Chrysler Hall in 1995 for a six-week run with a top price of $75. The naysayers said it would never work in this market: The run was too long and the price too high. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Phantomâ&#x20AC;? changed the economics of show business forever for Norfolk, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Koozaâ&#x20AC;? could do the same for Virginia Beach.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quite a show that does much to hide the fact that it is actually a circus. Cirque du Soleil (â&#x20AC;&#x153;circus of the sunâ&#x20AC;?) has

become an international brand name, like Coca-Cola, since 1984 when Guy Laliberte decided to try to merge the cultures of artistic and acrobatic disciplines in a studio in Montreal.

Dozens of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cirqueâ&#x20AC;? shows are currently on the road all over the world, with the most famous attractions dominating Las Vegas in a way that Frank Sinatra and Elvis once did. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kooza,â&#x20AC;? which takes its name from â&#x20AC;&#x153;boxâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;circus in a box,â&#x20AC;? is a return to the original, intimate qualities of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cirque.â&#x20AC;? It is not â&#x20AC;&#x201C; repeat â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not, the multimillion-dollar spectacle of â&#x20AC;&#x153;O,â&#x20AC;? the water amazement at Las Vegasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bellagio, which remains my favorite. Neither is it the strident drama of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ka,â&#x20AC;? still running at Vegasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; MGM Grand.

It seems that Cirque can adapt to any format, including tributes to the Beatles (at the Mirage) or Michael Jackson (at the Mandalay Bay) or the skin version, â&#x20AC;?Zumanity,â&#x20AC;? at the New York, New York, also in Vegas. (Strangely, only the Elvis production was a ďŹ&#x201A;op.)

Locally, this is not the ďŹ rst outing. Arena versions have played both Norfolkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scope and Hamptonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coliseum.

But the intimacy of the

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tent is a charming return to Cirqueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original idea of acrobatics as theater. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Koozaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sâ&#x20AC;? plot, if you could call it that, is pretty sparse. A stockingcapped childlike ďŹ gure who is called The Innocent tries, without success, to ďŹ&#x201A;y a kite.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vulnerable in a threatening world. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cirqueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sâ&#x20AC;? theatrical touches are more mood than substance. They suggest an ominous threat at the same time they sell joy. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something a bit ironic, perhaps sarcastic, about the double meanings. The clowns have a touch of evil. (Ask children.

They know.)

The Trickster, played with tumbling aggressiveness by Joey Arrigo, is suspicious in that he might be leading The Innocent into dangerous territory (think Pinocchio). The Heimloss, looking something like a ďŹ re hydrant, pops up from the ďŹ&#x201A;oor. (He lives beneath the stage.) The King is a fool (and overly committed to slapstick). My favorite is the Dog, who can wag both his tongue and his tail. Folks in the front row had best beware. He might pee on you. Dogs will be dogs, even in Cirque du Soleil.

There are lots of ooh-and-ah moments provided by the tumblers, acrobats, contortionists and unicyclists. A scary one on the trapeze is a Russian girl named Yulia Korosteleva, who has a habit of faking falls. Yao Deng Bo, from China, balanced eight chairs more than 23 feet up, only to do a balancing act on top. If you have that many chairs, one supposes

you have to do something with them.

There was a fall (harmless) among the teeterboard group, but they came back and did the quintuple twisting somersault successfully. Irina Akimova, also from Russia, does more than any island hula girl could ever do. (You go, girl!)

But the champions are the performers in the Wheel of Death. These two guys dash about like hamsters in a highspeed cage.

Stephane Royâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s set design has a central bandstand that evolves from tent coverings that rise to suggest we are entering yet another world, even though weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in one tent. The music, with a live band, has a decidedly Indian strain. The stage is lit with blues, greens and oranges, with a special effort to make the clowns have facial identities. Marie-Chantale Vaillancourtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s costumes are knockouts â&#x20AC;&#x201C; particularly for the skeleton dance.

Is it overpriced? Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Koozaâ&#x20AC;? opens on top of a promotional campaign that has been exhaustive, but its long run still will be a challenge.

However, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a knockout show without the plane fare to Vegas.

And, more notably, the city of Virginia Beach didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t put up any money as incentive. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cirqueâ&#x20AC;? proudly announces that it hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t taken grants for years. This booking is a coup.

Eat your heart out, Myrtle Beach.

This originally appeared in The Virginian-Pilot and Pilotonline.com

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NEW CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT SPARTYKA FIGHT LEAGUE’S ‘FIGHT FOR THE WARRIORS’

By Jonathan McLarty Contributing Writer

Spartyka Fight League (SFL) presented SFL XX: Fight for the Warriors on July 18, at Old Dominion University’s Ted Constant Convocation Center. In front of a large, vocal crowd, 23 matches were witnessed. The three headlining bouts saw championships being defended: Lightweight, Featherweight, and Welterweight.

Going to a split decision, Tevin Cooke defeated Andres Enciales for the Lightweight Championship. Sodiq Yusuff defeated Dmitriy Yakovlev in the closing moments of the third round by knockout due to strikes and was awarded the Featherweight Championship. Mitch Aguiar quickly defeated Damon Miner with a guillotine submission and is now the Welterweight Champion. Miner, after he regained his bearings, was visibly upset about the loss.

A new contender to the Welterweight Championship was decided after Demar Holloway defeated Chris Gardner within the first round by submission due to repeated strikes to Gardner’s ribs.

In the feel good moment of the night, 56-year-old Sgt. Maj. Clark Wright went the distance and defeated James Hurley by split decision. The crowd was behind Wright and the excitement grew as he was able to overcome devastating blows that left a noticeable lump above his left eye.

A touching tribute for those fallen members of the military in Chattanooga, Tennessee, earlier this month was lead by SFL owner Jimi Partyka as he asked everyone in attendance to raise a toast.

SFL XXI will take place on Saturday, October 10. Information about this event and the fighters of SFL can be found at SpartykaFightLeague.com.

Tevin Cooke delivering a vicious punch to Andres Enciales at SFL XX: Fight for the Warriors on July 18, at Old Dominion University’s Ted Constant Convocation Center. Photo by Jonathan McLarty.

■ Matthew Rouland d.

Marcus Lindsey – 1st Round Rear Naked Choke Submission ■ Marlon Curry d. Jonathan Mulder – 1st Round TKO due to strikes ■ Charles Wood d. Ricky Carr – 2nd Round TKO due to strikes ■ Scott Davis d. Ryan McElraft – Decision ■ Chris Garnes d. Damian Bobbit – Decision ■ Jamal Benford d. Jeremy Salvador – 2nd Round TKO due to strikes ■ Trevor Harris d. Keith Freeland – 2nd Round Armbar Submission ■ Nick Peters d. Orlando Wade – 1st Round (:25) Guillotine Submission ■ Zack Taylor d. Brandon Clifton – 1st Round Rear Naked Choke Submission ■ Kasim Ruffin d. Aaron Supernaw – 1st Round TKO due to strikes.

■ Geno Quintin d. Richard Collier – 1st Round Triangle Submission ■ Francis Ayro d. Ramon Hurtado – 2nd Round Rear Naked Choke Submission ■ Tony White-Moye d.

Robert White – 1st Round Rear Naked Choke Submission ■ Garret Williams d. Rob Shermer – 2nd Round Rear Naked Choke Submission ■ Damien Hatcher d. Al Henderson – Impressive (:11) KO in 1st Round ■ Ryan Parker d. Kedrick Harris – Decision ■ Thomas Blair d. Keith Whitehead – 1st Round Guillotine Submission (Bantamweight Contender Match) Jonathan McLarty is a contributing writer for The Flagship, as well as a local sports and event photograOther event results: pher. Connect with him on ■ Alex Albus d. Derrick Twitter (@JonathanMcLarty) Carter – 1st Round Guillotine and view his photography at McLartyPhoto.Zenfolio.com.

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Bisping pushed to the brink, beats Leites

By Thomas Gerbasi UFC.com

Michael Bisping’s first fight in the United Kingdom since October of 2010 was a winning one, July 18, but the middleweight contender had to dig deep to eke out a five-round split decision win over Rio de Janeiro’s Thales Leites in their UFC Fight Night main event at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland.

Judges scores: 49-46, 48-47 and 47-48 for the number-nine ranked Bisping, now 28-7; the tenth-ranked Leites, who saw an eight-fight winning streak snapped, falls to 25-5.

The 36-year-old Bisping had a solid opening round, especially when he fired off combinations at Leites. The Brazilian didn’t panic as he stalked the Brit, and even when Bisping set the pace on the mat late in the first,

Leites took his time, eventually getting his opponents back just before the end of the frame.

Leites, 33, had success with his strikes in spurts, but Bisping kept outworking him with volume in the stand-up game. The heavier shots were definitely being landed by the former world title challenger, yet a flush kick to the body by “The Count” may have been the hardest strike landed up until that point in the fight.

Going on the attack as soon as round three opened, Leites thudding right hand briefly knocked Bisping into the fence. The Manchester native got out of trouble quickly and went back to work on Leites, with both fighters now sporting cuts over the left eye. Simply stated, Bisping was just putting in more work, and even when Leites got a takedown, which he did with a minute left, Bisping

bounced right back up and went back to the game plan. A hard right uppercut by Leites did end the scoring for the round in a big way though.

Despite the bout moving into the championship rounds, Bisping looked to be in his best rhythm of the fight in round four, with his stick and move strategy working well as Leites simply stalked, unable to put his opponent on his back or get off more than one big shot at a time.

Showing a sense of urgency as the final round began, Leites went on the attack and scored well, but Bisping had his moments as well, and his return fire was coming in volume, not one at a time. And while Leites looked to always be inches away from landing a fight-altering blow on several occasions, it never came.

The bout headlined the first UFC event in Scotland.

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VCW Liberty Lottery event to take place in Norfolk

By Jonathan McLarty Contributing Writer

Vanguard Championship Wrestling (VCW) returns to Norfolk Masonic Temple on Saturday, July 25, for their annual Liberty Lottery event. This is the company’s biggest event of the year and the show will feature a 20 man over-the-top-rope Battle Royal. Two men will start the match and, in 90-second intervals, the next entrant will be drawn at random by the VCW fans at ringside. The only way to win the match is to throw your opponents over the top rope and have both of their feet touch the arena floor. The last man standing will earn a title opportunity of their choosing at any time within the next year.

At VCW’s June 13 event, a match with Battle Royal implications, took place as Joe King, Chatch, and Country Kidd competed in a triple threat match. The winner of the match would be the 20th and last entrant in the Battle Royal, while the individual who was pinned or forced to submit would be forced to enter at number one. Chatch, the winner of the 2008 Liberty Lottery Battle Royal, scored a roll-up victory on Joe King.

Chatch has greatly improved his chances of becoming the first ever two-time Liberty

Lottery winner, while Joe King now has the worst odds of the entire field.

Following the split between Quarter Pound and Ground members Benjamin Banks and Big MC 1-2-3, Benjamin Banks’ singles career is on the rise. Back on June 13, manager Jerry Stephanitsis announced Banks as becoming one of his new clients.

This is the second new client Stephanitsis has recently acquired as he did the same with Logan Easton Laroux in May. Devin Lopez’ high-flying offense was no match for the size and strength of Banks on this occasion.

VCW Tag Team Champion Sean Denny took on “The Enforcer” CW Anderson in a physical encounter. Anderson scored the victory with a Shotgun Superkick to the face of Denny. To determine the number one contender to James Dallas Hall’s Commonwealth Heritage Championship, Brandon Scott faced “Number One” Jefferson Early, accompanied by Neil Sharkey. Hall sat at ringside to provide commentary for the match. Early got the pinfall victory with the assist of Sharkey, who held Scott’s legs down to the mat, preventing Scott from kicking out. After a face off in the ring, Early slapped Hall and fled from the ring. Early will be receiving his championship match at

Jonathan McLarty Asaafi stomping on VCW Heavyweight Champion Jay Steel.

Liberty Lottery.

VCW Tag Team Champion Mark Denny took on one half of the Pink Pride Nation in Frankie Fontaine. The Geordie Bulldogs will be defending their championships against Pink Pride Nation (Fontaine and Luscious Lance) at Liberty Lottery. Lance, who had been down in recent months due to a knee injury, surprised Denny and the fans when he entered the ring, took off his

knee brace, and cracked Denny with it from behind. Fontaine got the pin and the challengers have the advantage going in to their title match.

In the night’s main event, new VCW Heavyweight Champion Jay Steel defended his championship against former champion Dirty Money. This was a back-and-forth match as both competitors had done their share of research on their opponent. The action spilled to the backstage area, bringing the crowd to their feet. Following a running powerslam, Steel was ready to deliver his clothesline finisher. At that point, the Tongan giant Asaafi ran to the ring and chokeslammed Steel to the mat. The match was thrown out as Asaafi continued to deliver punishment. Asaafi physically threatened Brandon Metheny to award him a title opportunity against Steel at Liberty Lottery.

Asaafi got his wish, and The Geordie Bulldogs ran out to pull Asaafi away. With the assistance of the Pink Pride Nation and Phil Brown, Steel was able to stand tall at the end of the night.

Also at Liberty Lottery, “Mr. Mid-Atlantic” Damien Wayne will defend his U.S. Liberty Championship against former TNA Superstar Chase Stevens. Tickets are on sale at VCW-Wrestling.com.

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

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AA Affordable Painting /Plastering- Paint Jobs low as $70/rm, Eliminate popcorn ceiling low as $99/rm. Drywall & Handyman Svcs. 237-1090

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

CALL 453-8000 for your free quote.

p/l, cruise, runs great, $2,990. 439-8017 VA DLR

2BR, 2BA, 2 balconies, new appls, new carpet, prkg space, swimming pool & tennis court access, walking distance to TCC, bank and grocery store.

Just off Buckner Rd. $830mo. 757-430-1735

shots, de-wormed, parents on site, $350.

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

WE SERVICE ALL LAWN TRACTORS

Free Estimates. Reasonable Rates.

Breaker Box Changes. Richard 757-572-3282.

cold air, inspected, $5,850. 439-8017 VA DLR

Golden Lab Mix Pups-Ready to go 7/21, 1st

MOBILE MECHANIX

A Master Electrician I Do The Work!

recent insp, 200K+ mis. $2200. 757-580-8884.

ALSO AVAILABLE, SWEET CORN, PICKLING CUCUMBERS, PEPPERS, SQUASH, EGGPLANT & MORE.

Roofing-Guttering

Free Estimates $100 OFF ANY BREAKER BOX COLE ELECTRIC - 498-2653

Volkswagen 2001 Beetle 5 spd, air, p/w,

757.539.7451

BIRDS-2 for the price of 1, ring neck Parakeets w/lg cage. M/F. Beautiful. Cash $285. 410-4660.

CALVINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ROOFING REPAIR - Roofing of all

Electrical Work

For Rent-Townhomes

1 plot, Singing Tower Section, asking $1700 includes title transfer. 757-351-1413

Can deliver. 757-706-3667

Lawn Maintenance

10% OFF ABSOLUTELY ANY JOB

loaded, leather, sunroof, $2990. 439-8017. va dlr.

Toyota 2010 Venza, V-6, AWD, panoramic roof, 15K mis., $19,500. 757-715-2111.

CHOREY & ASSOCIATES REALTY

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

Tree Removal, Yard Clean Up. Backhoe & Dump Truck Rentals. Licensed/Insured. 757-714-4848

auto, air, loaded. T-top, $3950. 439-8017. Va. Dlr.

Green Run $600/mo, util. incl., priv. BR & BA, TV, Avail 8/1. Female w/same. 757-471-1559.

Rosewood Memorial Park, Va Beach

100% Drainage & Yard Cleanup, Shrub &

All Discounts - Driveways, Top Soil Installed,

Tickets

Pontiac 2000 Firebird, extra clean, low mis.,

Toyota 2005 Corolla LE SPOTLESS, auto, ice

1st shots, wormed, $100 ea. 757-651-9736

wormed, 3 males, $100 each. 757-390-0193.

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

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

Like new, hardtop, loaded, $41,000. 757-410-8911

Nissan 2006 Altima Must see to appreciate, $6,500. Financing Available 235-9983 VA DLR

Toyota 2001 Camry, great cond, auto, air,

Beagle Pups-Purebred, 9 wks, 2 females,

years experience to Hampton Roads. Commercial, Residential & Boats. We specialize in carpet, laminate, hardwood, vinyl, & tile. We also do repairs.

Fully Lic. & Ins. Will bring samples. Free estimates.

We accept Credit Cards & Cash. 757-515-0499

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

Grady White 2002, 232 Gulfstream, 255 hrs.

Mercedes 2005 E320 Certified, $10,500.

Must see to appreciate. Fin. avail. 235-9983 va dlr

vate entrance, all utils, must be employed, will work w/dep. Va. Bch, 2 blocks from Town Ctr., close to busline, $200 wkly or $750 mo. Must see to appreciate. 757-580-0246.

40% Military Discount on all other sets!

American Patriots Flooring brings over 35

30 Yrs Exp. Lic. & Ins. No Job Too Small. Serving All Your Concrete Needs & Hardscapes. 633-4765

very nice, $9,000 Cash firm. 757-646-7815

mis., 1 family car, $5900. 757-289-6453.

Toyota 1999 Solara, immaculate, auto, air,

For Rent-To Share

2006 Sea Quest 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 150 Suzuki 4 Stroke,

seats, 74K mis., $4800. 757-538-9488.

Lincoln 2006 Zephyr-Beige, runs great, 89K

Completely Furnished w/flat screen TV, pri-

Roosevelt Memorial Park-Chesapeake. 2 graves, side by side, Section Redemption, $3500 (or best offer). Perpetual care. Call 757-351-5188 or 757-739-0175, ask for Liza.

The Handy Teacher-Let a teacher on sum-

10x40 Driveway $1950. Absolute Best Prices

VB- Fully Furn rm, DirecTV, kit. privs, $160 wk., 1 wk. sec. Must have income & car. 757-359-1189

Beagle Pups-Pure bred, 4 mos old, 1st shots,

Small Jobs, Baths, Kitchens, Ceiling Fans, Lights, Paint, Plumbing, Carpentry. 25 Yrs. Exp. Licâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d & Insâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Call Rob 757-679-4558

Concrete/Asphalt

$550 mo. includes utils. 757-738-8534.

PALM TREES FOR SALE

Power Boats/Cruisers

Lincoln 2000 Town Car,, white, leather

Mercedes 2006 R350 Must see to appreciate, Certified, $11,750. Fin. Avail. 235-9983 va dlr

Large Rm. For Rent, Campostella Heights, non-smoker/alcohol, furnished, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s req. 615-4451

SABLES 12-20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; starting at $400 per palm.

Warranty avail. Delivery & planting available.

757-719-9273. www.cabanaboypalms.net

Jaguar 2003 X Type, very clean, gar kept, 84K mis., 5 spd, $6000. 757-322-0144.

Mercedes 2006 E350 1 owner, certified, $11,500. Financing Available. 235-9983 VA DLR

Kings Grant, Virginia Beach Room For Rent. Call Eddie For Details, 340-4990

Full- $99, Queen- $129, King- $169

D&W Garages - 20x24' $13,495; 24x24' $14,995; 24x30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; $15,995; w/Slab & Vinyl Siding.

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

Brick Block Work

10â&#x20AC;? Grizzly Table Saw $425; 4â&#x20AC;? Grizzily

wormed, $400 cash only firm. 757-6 19-4694.

Layaway Available

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

Experienced loving grandmother - child care for under the age of 2 yrs. in our VA Beach home.

Mon-Fri 5:30 am - 5:30 pm. Call 757-340-4458

John Deere 160 Lawn Tractor w/ #10 Deere

Aussiedoodles Pups-11 wks. old, M/F, shots,

Garages

Childcare

Lawn & Garden

ladders, like new, best offer, Patrick 757-635-5358

Air Conditioning & Heating

DIVORCE

job reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Full-Time Students 1/2 off rent. Background check required. 757-419-6611.

Norfolk- utilities, cable, must have job, $500/mo,

6 yds $205, Mulch $25/yd; Compost $30/yd.

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

10â&#x20AC;&#x2122;6â&#x20AC;? Brake Tapco w/rolling stand, two 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Twin $94, Full $114, King $199, In Plastic, Free Lay Away/Can Deliver. 757-717-2510 Elegant Coffee/Living Room Table, purchased from Haverty's Furniture Store - Brand New, Never Used, tags still on table, 60'L x 34" W glass top. $300.00. call 201-803-3482 Hardwood bar stools, 26"H, refinished, new seats,$20 each.

757-596-0656.

757.622.1455

Uncontested. $350 + $88 filing fee.

No court appearance required.

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

Kempsville- Nice rm, quiet & clean, no smokers,

Plants,Seeds,Flowers

www.cmobilityonline.com

Machinery Tools

2 Pc. All New Queen Mattress Set $124

business Attorneys

must have job, no smoke/alcohol, 757-227-8046

wormed, both parents, $475. 757-421-7708.

#01A Black Sifted TOPSOIL

Trailer, in good working cond., $700. 757-440-7734

Buying All Antiques

Any Silver Pieces

de-wormed, ready to go. $800. 252-357-4829, 252-548-8327, call or text

equipment. No riding mowers. Call 412-5664.

p/s, live PTO, $6,500. 757-373-5736

Furniture-Household

Sterling Flatware

Kempsville-$500 inclu all utils, Wi-Fi, references,

We Are Mobile. Call C Mobiliy 757-650-3999

FREE PICKUP of broken or unwanted lawn

Ray Higgins

Furniture, Glassware, Artwork Costume Jewelry, COINS Clocks. I WILL BUY IT ALL

St. Bernard Pups-Males/females, 1st shots,

YOU PICK PEACHES!

Handicapped Supplies

USED TRAILER SALE !!!

2810 Ford Tractor w/ Diesel eng. 3pt hitch,

American Antique Picker

Hilltop Master BR, Priv. BA, cable TV, use of kit. & laundry, immaculate cond., $625mo. 757-498-3601

Honda 2008 Accord Must see to appreciate, $10,700. Financing Available 235-9983 VA DLR

waterfront, $1400 mo.+ dep. 757-439-2381.

Bi-color Corn, Blackberries, Tomatoes, Melons, & Vegetables. Estate Bottled Wines.

For Info, Call 252-429-3564 or 757-646-6637

A Basic

SIAMESE

up to $100/mo. Deck, BA, kitchenette, w/d. Fish from backyard. Driveway parking. $800. 1st, last, & dep. required. No smoking or pets. 757-633-2228.

Honda 2003 Civic Hybrid, new inspection, SPOTLESS, 5 spd, air, $3950. 439-8017. Va. Dlr.

Great Bridge-Cedar Lakes, 3 BR., 2.5 BA,

Volvo Penta Manifolds #3861459, Risers #50456 go on 454GM engine, $200, 757-754-2101

Antiques & Collectibles

136K, auto, air, loaded, $3990. 439-8017, va. dlr.

Completely Furnished w/flat screen TV, private entrance, all utils, must be employed, will work w/dep. Va. Bch, 2 blocks from Town Ctr., close to busline, $200 wkly or $750 mo. Must see to appreciate. 757-580-0246.

8 wks old, $200 each, cash. 252-482-3658.

912-674-8358

Sat & Sun Year Round 3416 N. Military Hwy

7/25, 8-1 PM. Numerous homes, numerous items.

Come one, come all.

the litter, huge, M/F. 5yr hip guar. 804-829-5512

Yorkshire Terriers M/F, CKC reg., 1st shots & wormed, $600. Will Meet Halfway. 252-548-4002

Martin Orchard & Vineyard, Knotts Island

Woodlake North-230 Holbrook Arch. Sat.,

Rottweiler AKC Pups Big German type, pick of

loaded, inspected, $2,990. 439-8017 VA DLR

Honda 2002 Civic EX, 2 dr coupe, spotless,

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

Furnished Lakefront Apt in VB- Incl. utils.

Yorkie Pups-Pure bred, 1st shots, 2 boys $600, 1 girl $700, 8 wks, parents on site, 757-718-0797.

Boat Motors

Garage Sale - Suffolk

vetted, parents here, $495. 804-338-1228

Yorkie Poos-9 wks., male & female, 1st shots &

FLEA MARKET OF NORFOLK! Local Business for 15 years.

35 Indoor Shops/200 Outside Tables Crafts, antiques, furniture, tools, baseball cards, clothes, tools, jewelry, cd's, dvd's, sporting goods, auto parts & much more.

Tables avail at $11. More info call 857-7824

Pomeranian Pups- CKC, rare black, M/F,

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

Siding BEST PRICE EXTERIORS: 757-639-4692 Siding, Windows, Trim, Roofing & Gutters.

FREE ESTIMATES! Lic. & Insured. Lowest Prices & Top Quality Work. BBB A Plus Rating

Frankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Siding & Repairs 227-8964 Repairing Siding & Trim. Also Small & Large Jobs.

Lic/Ins. LOW PRICES. BBB A+ RATING.

Tree Service AFFORDABLE TREE SERVICE-Tree pruning & complete tree removal, stump grinding available.

Senior Citizen Discount. 757-515-6933.

FLOYD'S TREE SERVICE Topping, Trimming, Removal.

Free Estimates. Licensed & Insured. 420-6396

Target Group- Painting & More

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Free Estimates. Senior & Military Discounts.

435-7543

757-587-9568 H Cord Hardwd Firewood Mix $150 H Free Stump Grinding With Tree Removal H

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

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

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

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

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