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Navy’s newest chief petty ofﬁcers pinned at Naval Station Norfolk MC1 Ernest R. Scott Capt. Todd Flannery, commander of Helicopter Sea Combat Wing Atlantic, addresses the public regarding the results of the Judge Advocate General Manual investigation.

CNAL releases investigation results of MH53E crash By MC1 Ernest R. Scott Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic Public Affairs

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Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic (CNAL) released the results today of the Judge Advocate General Manual (JAGMAN) investigation in to the crash of an MH-53E off the coast of Virginia Jan. 8, that resulted in the deaths of three Sailors. The MH-53E, assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron Fourteen (HM-14) and based at Naval Station Norfolk Chambers Field, was conducting a routine training exercise when the accident happened. “Lt. Sean Snyder, Lt. Wes Van Dorn, and Petty Ofﬁcer Brian Collins were outstanding Sailors, sons, brothers, and fathers,” said Capt. Todd Flannery, Commander, Helicopter Sea Combat Wing Atlantic (HSCWL). “We continue to keep their families in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers.”

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MC2 Jeffrey Atherton A Sailor is piped aboard as a chief petty ofﬁcer at a pinning ceremony held at Naval Station Norfolk. Thirty-six Sailors from various commands on Naval Station Norfolk were promoted to the rank of chief petty ofﬁcer at the ceremony held Sept. 16.

Gravely Sailors go back to school with namesake students By Lt. j.g. Bobby Dixon USS Gravely Public Affairs

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Thirteen Sailors from USS Gravely (DDG 107) went back to school Sept. 2, visiting with students at their namesake elementary in Haymarket, Va. The crewmembers spent the day at the Samuel L. Gravely Elementary, welcoming

back the 880 teachers, staff and students as part of an ongoing partnership between the crew and the school. “We just love when our Sailors come visit us,” said ﬁrst-grade teacher Laura Moose. The Sailors arrived early for the busy, ﬁrst day back to school. They divided themselves into two teams: one team met students

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9/11 ATTACKS REMEMEBERED LOCALLY AND ABROAD See how commands in Hampton Roads and around the world commemorated the Sept. 11 attacks.

INVICTUS GAMES An aviation boatswain’s mate won the U.S. team’s first gold medal during track and field competitions Sept. 11 at the Invictus Games in London.

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It was a day no one who worked on the Washington Navy Yard will ever forget. Shortly after 8:00 a.m., on Sept. 16, 2013, Navy contractor Aaron Alexis entered the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) headquarters building and killed 12 people while wounding four more - including two police officers. A year later, though much of the NAVSEA workforce is still displaced and many struggle to make sense of the tragic events, Washington Navy Yard employees met to remember the lives of co-workers, friends and loved ones during a short, 8:00 a.m. ceremony on the base. Attended by more than 2,000 Navy Yard employees, the purposely low-key ceremony featured remarks from both Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus and Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert. “We know now that, although we have healed, our Navy and Marine Corps family will never feel completely whole...that even though we remind ourselves it is impossible, we will never quit thinking, if only for an instant, that those we lost will come to work again and that it will be as if nothing has happened,” said Mabus. “But in the midst of these hard, awful truths, we also know that bright, wonderful memories will be with us and sustain us always. We know that their lives are defined, not for how they died, but for how they lived and will be remembered always.” Though the event was designed to memorialize the tragedy, each of the speakers highlighted how much the command has achieved in the wake of the shooting. NAVSEA, responsible for designing, building and maintaining the Navy fleet, was able to almost immediately reconstitute the majority of its workforce in satellite offices around the metro area - many were back to work the day after the shooting. In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, the command awarded $1.6 billion worth of contracts, delivered a littoral combat ship, christened a submarine and aircraft carrier, and provided oversight to all of the Navy’s new ship construction and maintenance programs. “As we come together during events like this, we remember our lost shipmates and their families. We also rededicate ourselves to our mission, a mission they fully supported, and do our best for our nation,” said Vice Adm. Willy Hilarides, NAVSEA Commander. “We mark today as a day of remembrance and a day of inspiration. Remember the shipmates we lost,they’re with us every day as we continue to move forward.” The command continues to conduct its mission despite being displaced from its headquarters. The building - now officially renamed the Joshua Humphreys Building in honor of the Navy’s first naval architect - is undergoing a 16-month, $44 million renovation designed to repair damage and give returning employees a new sense of place. The renovation will also allow the Navy to incorporate an area memorializing the fallen. Employees will begin returning to the building in February.

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PENINSULA CPOS RUN THROUGH HISTORIC YORKTOWN Chief Petty Officers (CPO) and CPO selectees from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown (WPNSTA Yorktown) and its tenant commands took a step back in history together to learn more about their community and where our nation began. See the full story at http://bit.ly/1uQVHoz.

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This app and related videos can help our Sailors and civilians understand how truly critical energy is, both to our daily jobs and to enable combat capability through greater distance, increased time on station, and the ability to carry more and new payloads.” -Rear Adm. Kevin Slates, director of the Chief of Naval Operations Energy and Environmental Readiness Division

New App showcases Sailors, projects that can disrupt the future of energy Chief of Naval Operations Energy and Environmental Readiness Division Public Affairs WASHINGTON

Today the Navy released a new digital publication (app) called “Energy Warrior” that highlights the efforts of Sailors and other naval personnel who are taking innovative steps to conserve energy, lead behavioral change, and get the maximum warﬁghting punch out of every gallon. The current app can be downloaded and installed for free on Mac and Android tablets. Related videos are posted on an Energy Warrior playlist on the U.S. Navy YouTube channel. Short summary videos are being provided to Armed Forces Radio and Television Service (AFRTS) channels and can be viewed aboard ships via Direct-to-Sailor (DTS) beginning this month.

Videos in this version of the app include profiles of Chief Fire Controlman Christopher Roberts, who started a competition aboard USS Benfold (DDG 65) that is optimizing shipboard energy use; retired Marine Corps infantry officer Eric McElvenny, who helps retired military personnel transition to energy-related careers through the Troops to Engineers/Energy Systems Technology Evaluation (ESTEP) Program; and Matt Schreck, energy program manager for Fleet Readiness Center Southwest, who is seeking ways to reduce energy waste to better support the warfighter on the front lines. The app also provides facts about worldwide energy use, U.S. oil production, and Navy’s ongoing energy projects that are supportive of the Secretary of the Navy and Chief of Naval Operations energy goals. “Energy isn’t something most of us walk around thinking

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Air Force squadron lands on Gunston Hall A CV-22B Osprey from the Air Force 8th Special Operation Squadron lands on the ﬂight during a deck landing qualiﬁcation (DLQ) aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44). Gunston Hall is part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

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MCSN Kameren Guy Hodnett Above: Quartermaster 1st Class William Jerman raises the American ﬂag aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) as the ship approaches Baltimore to participate in the Star Spangled Spectacular. Right: The amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) approaches the Francis Scott Key Bridge in support of Baltimore’s Star Spangled Spectacular.

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The U.S. Navy ships here this week represent the proud history of service to our great nation that was born from the War of 1812 and that continue today.” -Rear Adm. Victorino Mercado

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Three U.S. Navy ships, one U.S. Coast Guard cutter and 28 coalition ships from various parts of the world sailed into the Baltimore Harbor, commencing the 2014 Baltimore Navy Week, Sept. 10. Throughout the week, more than 2,000 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen are scheduled to attend and celebrate this year’s Navy Week, taking place Sept. 10-16. Baltimore Navy Week, themed “Star Spangled Spectacular”, is a 6-day, free festival that celebrates the 200th birthday of the national anthem. The landside celebration includes live history demonstrations, a family fun-zone, live musical performances, Chesapeake food and beverage, and ship tours. “The U.S. Navy ships here this week represent the proud history of service to our great nation that was born from the War of 1812 and that continue today,” said Rear Adm. Victorino

Mercado, commander, Carrier Strike Group Eight (ESG 8). “The Navy is proud to be a partner of the state of Maryland, while celebrating the birth of our national anthem.” U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships participating in this year’s Star Spangled Spectacular include amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), guided missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), joint high-speed vessel USNS Choctaw County (JHSV 2) and U.S. Coast Guard cutter USCGC Eagle (WIX 327). This week is an opportunity for citizens in Baltimore and the surrounding area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, and to see ﬁrsthand the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services. “I feel that this is a great opportunity for us Sailors to visit the Inner Harbor area,” said Information Systems Technician 1st Class Quinyon Davenport. “Events like these open up the door to the public to see what the U.S. Navy does along with our coalition partners.” Oak Hill and Leyte Gulf will dock in North Locust Point at pier 4 and 5. Choctaw County and

the U.S. Coast Guard signature ship, Eagle, will dock in the Inner Harbor at pier 5 and west wall. Public visitations of the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships will commence Sept. 11 and conclude Sept.15. North Locust Point ships at piers 4 and 5, as well as Inner Harbor ships are open every day from 12 a.m. to 5 p.m. along with coalition ships located at the Inner Harbor, Fells Point, and North Locust Point piers. The signature events crescendo on September 13 with two star-studded patriotic concerts and extraordinary ﬁreworks display over Fort McHenry and the Baltimore harbor, which will broadcast live on PBS. Baltimore Navy Week runs September 10-16, 2014 and is part of the City of Baltimore’s Star Spangled Spectacular. This event celebrates the bicentennial of the Battle of Baltimore which provided the backdrop for Francis Scott Key’s famous poem, “Defence of Fort McHenry,” which later became America’s national anthem. More than 30 ships from the U.S. and foreign nations, and the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels aircraft will be on display and open to the public.

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Navy diver waves inside National Aquarium Navy Diver 1st Class Robert Johnson waves to kids while diving in the National Aquarium in Baltimore during the Baltimore Star Spangled Spectacular, which runs Sept. 10-16. The event celebrates the bicentennial of the Battle of Baltimore which provided the inspiration for Francis Scott Key’s famous poem, “Defence of Fort McHenry,” which later became America’s national anthem. Along with more than 30 ships from the U.S. and foreign nations, the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels aircraft will be on display and open to the public.

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USNS Choctaw County sails to Baltimore for StarSpangled Banner celebration Military Sealift Command Public Affairs BALTIMORE

The U.S. Navy’s second joint high-speed vessel entered Baltimore’s Inner Harbor yesterday with other Navy ships to celebrate the Star-Spangled Spectacular, the 200th anniversary of the poem penned by Francis Scott Key that later became the national anthem. USNS Choctaw County (JHSV 2) sailed from Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia, and hosted Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus and other distinguished guests for the last leg of the voyage. “The fact that Choctaw County is going to be one of the representatives of the Navy, showing the people of Baltimore and the people of America the new capabilities, showing them just how good our ships and our MSC mariners and our Sailors and Marines are, I think it’s going to be wonderful,” said Mabus. The ship’s 20,000-square foot mission bay holds a Riverine Patrol Boat, land-based vehicles, a diving chamber and a variety of other displays from Naval Expeditionary Combat Command, the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Coast Guard. These displays will

be open to the public and media Sept. 11-14, noon to 5 p.m. Choctaw County will also host 189 service members and their families, courtesy of the USO, to watch Saturday night’s concert and fireworks from the ship. Joint high-speed vessels are fast, flexible and maneuverable, and the planned class of 10 ships is designed to enable rapid intratheater transport. Mission bay spaces can quickly be reconfigured for multiple mission types, from humanitarian aid and disaster relief to safely delivering vehicles and personnel. The flight deck is certified for aircraft up to and including a CH-53 Super Stallion. Although the ship’s designated mission is for high-speed transport - 1,200 nautical miles at an average of 35 knots - other possible capabilities and missions are being explored for the JHSV class. These might include theater security cooperation, non-combatant evacuations and counterillicit trafficking detection and monitoring. The joint high-speed vessel class “brings all sorts of capabilities,” said Mabus. “So it’s one of these game-changing technologies and it’s going to be important for a long time for the Navy.”

MC2 Armando Gonzales Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus tours the joint highspeed vessel USNS Choctaw County (JHSV 2) during its transit to Baltimore to participate in the Star Spangled Spectacular. The event celebrates the bicentennial of the Battle of Baltimore which provided the inspiration for Francis Scott Key’s famous poem, “Defense of Fort McHenry,” which later became America’s National Anthem.

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U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Patrick Kelley Lights begin to illuminate the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial as the sun sets in Arlington, Va., Sept. 10.

September 11, 2014 marked the 13th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. President Barack Obama and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel attended the observance at the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial.

DoD photo taken by Casper Manlangit President Barack Obama and Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel pay respects during a wreath laying in honor of all those who perished on September 11, 2001 at the Pentagon Memorial in Washington, DC on September 11.

Present Obama exalts America’s endurance in wake of Sept. 11 attacks By Amaani Lyle

America endures in the strength of your families, who, through your anguish, kept living. You’ve kept alive a love that no act of terror could ever extinguish.” -President Barack Obama

U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Laura Buchta U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel speaks while President Barack Obama and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey listen, during the 9/11 memorial ceremony at the Pentagon in Washington, Sept. 11.

Secretary of Defense Hagel nation will never forget lives lost on 9/11 By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr.

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Thirteen years after the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil, President Barack Obama spoke at an observance at the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial today to honor those who lost their lives and those who have persevered. As combat missions in Afghanistan draw to a close in three months, Obama noted that America endures in the tenacity of its survivors and the memories of more than 6,800 American patriots who perished on and since Sept. 11, 2001. “America endures in the strength of your families, who, through your anguish, kept living,” Obama said. “You’ve kept alive a love that no act of terror could ever extinguish.” The president recounted that terrorists sought to do more than destroy buildings and murder thousands of innocent men, women and children on that fateful day. “They sought to break our spirit and to prove to the world that their power to destroy was greater than our power to persevere and to build,” he said. But America and its citizens proved them wrong, he added, as evidenced in the post-9/11 generation of those who serve in the military and as first responders. “Because of these men and women, Americans now work in a gleaming Freedom Tower,” Obama said. “We visit our great cities. We fill our stadiums and cheer for our teams. We carry on, because, as Americans, we do not give in to fear – ever.” The president also lauded America and the “perennial optimism” that defines its people, who he said will shape the days to come. “Beginning tomorrow there will be teenagers, young adults, who were born after 9/11,” the president said. “While these young Americans did not know the horror of that day, their lives have been shaped by all the days since.” The president acknowledged difficult years since the attacks, but he praised the triumph of hope over fear as the nation continues to evolve. “Generations from now, Americans will still build towers that reach toward the heavens, still serve in embassies that stand for freedom around the world, still wear the uniform and give meaning to those words written two centuries ago: land of the free, home of the brave,” he said.

The men and women of the Defense Department will never forget the lives of 184 Americans lost, their families and the survivors of the act of terror when a hijacked airliner struck the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said today. Speaking during an observance at the Pentagon Memorial on the 13th anniversary of the 9/11 attack, Hagel was joined by President Barack Obama and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in honoring those affected by the terrorist attack on the Pentagon and remembering those who were lost. “We will never forget what happened on this day, at this hour, in this place – an act of terror that shook the world and took the life of 184 Americans,” Hagel said. “Today, we remember those we lost on that day – this day – as we’re surrounded by those who love them. We celebrate our nation’s strength and resilience surrounded by those who embody it.” Honoring their legacy Americans draw inspiration, Hagel said, from the ways in which survivors and victims’ families continue to honor the legacy of those who were killed and those who responded to the attack. “My thoughts also turn to others whose lives were forever changed that day – the first responders and survivors whose heroism and resilience we celebrate,” he said. Hagel lauded the Pentagon workers who came to work the next day “with a greater sense of determination than ever before” and the men and women in uniform “who have stepped forward to defend our country over 13 long years of war, bearing incredible sacrifices, along with their families.” The defense secretary said the nation is in a time of many complicated challenges. “But America has always faced challenges,” he added. “We have always responded as a nation united in purpose, woven together in a fabric of strong character and resounding commitment to each other and to our country.” In introducing President Barack Obama during the event, Hagel praised the president’s leadership. “To lead our nation at such a defining time requires not only the courage and vision to lead, but the humility that recognizes this unique privilege,” he said. “These traits are embodied in our commander in-chief.”

We will never forget what happened on this day, at this hour, in this place – an act of terror that shook the world and took the life of 184 Americans.” -Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel

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Lincoln Sailors take part in 9/11 remembrance ceremony By MC2 Rusty Pang USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Public Affairs

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Sailors from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) remembered the 9/11 attacks with a ceremony that included Newport News officials and the former commanding officer of sister ship USS George Washington (CVN 73). A flash moment in history is when an event impacts a nation so heavily, that it becomes commonplace for people to remember exactly how they felt at the exact moment they received the news of the event. Some examples of flash moments are John F. Kennedy’s assassination on Nov. 22, 1963; the first moon landing on July 20, 1969; and the terrorist attack of Sept. 11, 2001. The attack on Sept. 11, 2001 that claimed the lives of 2,977 victims was the largest terrorist attack ever carried out on American soil. Events like 9/11 leave a lasting impression for generations and we hold remembrance ceremonies to remind ourselves of that dark day and to honor those we lost. In the city of Newport News, Sailors stationed aboard Abraham Lincoln gathered along with members of the Newport News police and fire departments at Victory Landing Park to take a few moments to solemnly remember the events and people lost during the terrorist attack 13 years ago. Lincoln’s Commanding Officer, Capt. Ronald Ravelo, introduced the keynote address, given by retired Rear Adm. William

McCarthy, who commanded USS George Washington (CVN 73) as it famously provided air defense off the coast of New York city following the 9/11 attacks. Lincoln Sailors were humbled and honored to play their role in the remembrance ceremony. “It is an honor to be here. I’ll never forget what happened 13 years ago,” said Chief (select) Aviation Structural Mechanic Joanna Madrid. “I just want others to know why we are here. We are willing to give the ultimate sacriﬁce.” During the ceremony, Madrid read the poem “Names” while a Newport News police ofﬁcer played “Amazing Grace” on the bagpipe. For Madrid, 9/11 represents more than a tragic event-for her it was the catalyst for deciding to join the Navy. “I was operating a forklift in a warehouse moving holiday items when someone heard the news on the radio,” Madrid said. “I stopped and stared. It was this shocking feeling of disbelief. It didn’t seem real. I visited the recruiter the next day. The rest is history.” Operations Specialist 2nd Class Dominique Bowder was in the 11th grade when she heard the news. “I thought it was a movie. It was surreal,” Bowder said. “I remember feeling an incredible sadness that all these people died at once.” “I feel a deep and real pride in my military service because I am protecting people,” Bowder said. “Ceremonies like this transcend politics, religion and race. It’s about remembering and honoring human beings.”

USS Abraham Lincoln along with the Newport News Fire and Police Departments honored the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Sept. 11 with a remembrance ceremony at the Newport News Victory Arch.

U.S. Navy photos USS Abraham Lincoln along with the Newport News Fire and Police Departments honored the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Sept. 11 with a remembrance ceremony at the Newport News Victory Arch.

USS Abraham Lincoln along with the Newport News Fire and Police Departments honored the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Sept. 11 with a remembrance ceremony at the Newport News Victory Arch.

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CVN 77 REMEMBERS 9/11 By MC3 Chase Martin USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Public Affairs

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Sailors aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) held a ceremony to remember the events of 9/11 in the ship’s forecastle. The ceremony was put on by the fiscal year 15 chief selects aboard CVN 77. During the ceremony the commanding officer spoke to the crew about the events of 9/11, and how relevant those events remain today. “I think it’s very important for all of us to pause, and reflect on what this day means to all of us,” said Capt. Andrew Loiselle, the commanding officer of CVN 77, “Because all of us remember where we were on that particular day.” “Think about how some of those first responders felt when they knew exactly what kind of danger they were walking in to,” said Loiselle. “Those folks rushed in and put all thoughts of personal safety aside to save heir fellow human beings.” Legalman 1st Class Jessica Jeter spoke to the audience about her experience as a member of the Navy’s Ceremonial Honor Guard both during

Think about how some of those ﬁrst responders felt when they knew exactly what kind of danger they were walking in to.” -Capt. Andrew Loiselle, USS Bush (CVN 77) CO

and after the events of 9/11. “That morning I wasn’t feeling well,” said Jeter. “I went back to see my leading petty ofﬁcer (LPO), Electronics Technician 1st Class Brian Moss. He joked with me a bit and then let me go. I walked out in the north Pentagon parking lot at 9:18 a.m. not knowing that was the last time I would see my LPO, my shipmate, and my friend ET1 Moss. At 9:37 a.m., 19 minutes after I had left Pentagon premises, American Airline 77 had crashed into the western side of the Pentagon between the Navy and Army corridors.” The ceremony was meant to help everyone share and reﬂect upon their own experiences that day. The chief selectees began it with the singing the national anthem, and closed with a benediction by one of the ship’s chaplains. After the Ceremony there was a reception for the attendees. USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) deployed Feb. 15 and is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. For more news from USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), visit www.navy. mil/local/cvn77/.

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USS NEW YORK COMMEMORATES 9/11 By Lt. j.g. Timothy Pietrack Commander, Amphibious Squadron 8 Public Affairs

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The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) held a remembrance ceremony commemorating the 13th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The New York is a ﬂoating memorial dedicated to the men and women who lost their lives that day and a steadfast symbol of American resolve. The ship is underway preparing for an upcoming deployment, where she will bring seven-and-a-half tons of World Trade Center steel across the globe in support of national security. The ceremony included three volleys, fol-

■ current mission USS New York is underway as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWO ARG) and is underway conducting Amphibious Ready Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise with the 24th MEU.

lowed by taps and a moment of silence, remarks from the ships Commanding Ofﬁcer, and remarks from the 24th MEU’s Commander of Troops. In conclusion, Chaplain Justin Bernard offered words of hope to all who suffered loss on 9/11. “This ship that we serve on today is a beacon of light, one that reminds our nation and the world that

by God’s grace we can and will rise.” “Today, once again, Sailors and Marines stand shoulder to shoulder on this great warship, to pay homage to the past and contemplate the challenges of the future. We are strengthened by a profound sense of duty, brought into sharp focus by the memory of those who have gone before us. It is our sacred duty to our nation, our sacred duty to our fellow countrymen, and our sacred duty to those who perished thirteen years ago,” said Capt. Christopher Brunett, Commanding Ofﬁcer of USS New York. Nearly 1,100 Sailors and Marines currently call USS New York “home.” A select few of those dedicated service members have the unique opportunity to serve on a ship dedicated to their hometown. “Being a native New Yorker and a part of this ship’s crew, I feel I have come full circle in my 22 year career,” said Chief Aviation Boatswains Mate (Fuels) Hector Respetto. “The feeling I get from being privileged enough to still be able to touch the steel of the

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Twin Towers like I did as a kid sends chills through me. I truly believe that I’m here for those families, including my own, that have suffered the loss of fallen heroes on 9/11.” The Sailors and Marines on board have a profound sense of what this ship truly means to the citizens of New York City and the State of New York. Corporal Michael Scuderi, whose uncle was a dedicated NYPD officer and first responder on 9/11, said “As a native New Yorker it is an incredible honor to serve on this ship. From the nightly prayers dedicated to the fallen first responders, to the countless memorials spread throughout New York, there isn’t a minute that passes where I don’t find myself thinking about the selfless dedication of the fallen first responders.” The USS New York’s motto “Strength Forged Through Sacrifice...Never Forget,” coupled with the steadfast devotion displayed by the men and women who serve aboard New York, reaffirm that the heroes of that day will never be forgotten.

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USS Arlington (LPD 24) Sailors and Marines held a remembrance ceremony honoring the 13th anniversary of September 11th while underway in the Atlantic Ocean. The morning of September 11, 2001, five hijackers on American Airlines Flight 77 forcibly commandeered the controls of the plane and at 9:37 a.m., crashed into the west wall of the Pentagon, in Arlington County, Va. This deliberate attack was the second of three that occurred, the first at the World Trade Center in New York and the third in Somerset County, Pa. USS Arlington was named in remembrance of the attack on the Pentagon. The ship’s commemorative ceremony began at 8:47 a.m. with an announcement denoting the time of the first strike on the World Trade Center in New York City. The event was organized and executed by the ship’s nine chief petty officer selectees. “The Arlington’s chief selectees feel privileged and honored to be able to host this year’s 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony,” explained chief petty officer (select) Travis McCarthy. “All nine of us are plank owners and have been with Arlington since early pre-commissioning; we feel a deep commitment to the ship and her namesake and really wanted to provide the crew with something memorable. Being able to honor the lives lost on September 11th, 2001 has been a humbling experience and one that none of us could be more proud of.” The hand carried boxes (vessels) that Arlington’s chief petty officer selectees carry with them throughout CPO 365 Phase II, bear the names of the 184 people who perished in the attack on the Pentagon. The vessels, when adjoined, create the emblem of the Pentagon. “9/11 is a day in history that I will never forget,” chief petty officer (select) Bruce White explained. “I will never forget the feeling of emptiness and selflessness for the victims and heroes of that great day. I recently had the opportunity to visit Arlington Cemetery and the Pentagon Memorial. It was a humbling experience to pay my respects for the fallen. I am truly honored to be a part of this ceremony on 1 of the 3 warships named in remembrance of the 9/11 attacks.” Events of the ceremony included performances of the National Anthem and the command’s Color Guard. White and chief petty officer (select) Grace Britos shared their experiences as junior

Sailors in the Navy at the time of the terrorist attacks and how those events molded the beginning of their careers in naval service. “It's unfortunate that 9/11 happened, nonetheless I am fortunate to be able to represent the 184 lives that have fallen,” said Britos. “A major change that I have witnessed is the additional security measures each base has encountered. Standing watch may be tedious at times, but let us challenge ourselves to never forget why our presence is of importance." At 9:37 a.m., the time Flight 77 struck the Pentagon, the names of the fallen were read as a bell was rung for each of the 184 fallen from youngest to oldest, just as they appear at the Pentagon Memorial in Washington D.C. Executive Officer, Lt. Cmdr. Emily Bassett addressed the crew, explaining the significance of the events and America's response to the tragedy. "Today is a somber day of reflection and a day to remember those horrific and unprovoked attacks on American soil,” said Bassett. “This is a day to reaffirm our vows to ourselves and our nation. This has become a day of action, to consider not ‘what if’ or even ‘why,’ but ‘what now?’ 9/11 has become a day of resolution and of rekindling the reasons for why we do what we do. Arlington was named as part of a triumvirate dedicated to spirit of action and resolve. We on Arlington take today to think about the spirit of the ship and how as a crew we are upholding the spirit of our namesake.” The ceremony concluded with a moment of silence for the final attack and a reception on the mess decks. The crew then dispersed to resume normal underway operations in support of their daily missions. “American service members hold September 11th as a day of reflection,” said Command Master Chief Brian McDonough. “Those who were on active or reserve duty in 2001 automatically remember exactly where and what they were doing on September 11th. Many Americans who were not in the military on that tragic day, soon joined out of sheer patriotism, and many of our newest service members continue to join based on a loyalty born from the carnage of September 11th. I am very honored to serve aboard USS Arlington with my shipmates, as we continue to protect our nation, every day. I am also honored to witness this ceremony as planned and executed by our newest enlisted leaders.”

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A MH-60R Seahawk helicopter crew embarked aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), performed the at-sea rescue of an USS New York (LPD 21) Sailor Sept. 11. The amphibious transport dock USS New York initiated the successful search and rescue

mission after the Sailor failed to report for muster. USS New York, USS Jason Dunham, the guided missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69), and Coast Guard Cutter Tybee also assisted in search and rescue (SAR) efforts. The Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM-46) helicopter located the Sailor who was recovered by their SAR swimmer shortly after 11 p.m. The cause of the incident is currently under investigation. At this time, the Sailor is in the ship’s Medical department for evaluation and observation and is being treated for minor injuries. New York, Jason Dunham and Vicksburg are currently operating off the coast of South Carolina as part of an Amphibious Readiness Group exercise.

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MC1 Ernest R. Scott Capt. Todd Flannery, Commander, Helicopter Sea Combat Wing Atlantic (HSCWL), addresses the public regarding the results of the Judge Advocate General Manual (JAGMAN) investigation in to the crash of an MH-53E off the coast of Virginia January 8, that resulted in the death of three Sailors.

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as they departed buses and the other team was stationed at the curbside drop-off point. As students arrived at the two locations, they were met with smiles and high ﬁves from a Gravely Sailor who then escorted them to class. Once the children were in their classrooms, Sailors walked room-to-room, sharing sea stories and answering questions about themselves, their ship and the Navy. One parent stated how excited his daughter gets when she hears that the Sailors are at the school. The Sailors enjoy the visit as well. “This is my second time visiting Gravely Elementary. Each time I have gone, parents and students alike say how much they love us being there and they always ask when we are coming back,” said Lt. j.g. Bobby Dixon. “It is always encouraging to me to see their excitement when we return.” In addition to escorting the students, crewmembers participated in classroom instruction, art and music lessons, and played basketball, football, and other playground activities throughout the day. Fire Controlman 2nd Class Bruce Harry has been to

After accident, all CH/MH-53 cabin fuel tubes and electrical wiring were inspected

Continued from front OS2 David J. Hemlock USS Gravely (DDG 107) Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Augustine Keen helps students with their schoolwork during the ﬁrst day of school at Gravely Elementary during a community relations project Sept. 12.

Gravely Elementary almost every time the ship has sent a group up to the Northern Virginia School. He has fond memories of each visit, along with how wonderful it was to host the students when they attended the ship’s commissioning ceremony, how proud the crew was to be able to show them their brand new ship. “Of all the trips I’ve made to Gravely Elementary, this trip had the most positive engagement with the students and staff,” said Harry. Gravely Elementary School was built seven years ago and named in honor of Vice Adm. Samuel L. Gravely, who is remembered for being a trailblazer for all minorities, rapidly rising through the ranks

of the officer corps. His accomplishments include being the first African-American to assume command of a ship, a fleet, and first ever to attain the rank of vice admiral. His widow, Alma Gravely, is the ship’s sponsor and lives near the school. She remains very active in school activities and recently had a new reading room there named in her honor. “Gravely Elementary is a great partner and we value their sponsorship,” said Dixon. “Their support during deployment was very encouraging for the Sailors that opened up all the letters and boxes that we received. We look forward to returning this winter for another day at the school.”

The Navy has spent the past several months conducting a detailed investigation into the crash to learn what went wrong and how to minimize the chance of such an event from happening in the future. “The investigation has found that these deaths were incurred in the line of duty and not due to misconduct,” said Flannery. “These Sailors are true American heroes who loved doing what they did. They are missed and remembered, not only by their families, but by their shipmates as well.” The JAGMAN investigation found that the crash occurred as a result of a fire that erupted in the upper left side wall of the crew cabin, resulting in a thick smoke that filled the cabin and cockpit. This caused the aircrew to lose spatial awareness and become disoriented, resulting in the aircraft crashing into the ocean. “Chafing between insulation covering electrical wires and the surface of an aluminum fuel transfer tube had likely enabled an electrical arc from a wire to breach the transfer tube, igniting the fuel that was inside,” said Flannery.

Post-mishap analyses revealed two small holes in an aluminum fuel transfer tube. It is likely that the chafing breached through the insulation of a conductive wire, allowing shorting/arching to the aluminum surface. “The wire bundling near the breach was not recovered,” said Flannery. “While a short/arc event localized to the wiring within the bundle was possible, it could not be conclusively determined.” In the weeks following the crash, the Navy directed a one-time inspection of all CH/MH-53 cabin fuel tubes and electrical wiring within 12 inches of each other for signs of chaffing. A periodic inspection schedule is currently being developed. It is anticipated that this new requirement will be released in approximately three to four months. “The MH-53 and its Marine Corps CH-53 version is a safe and dependable aircraft to operate,” said Flannery. “It continues to perform a vital mission which no other helicopter currently in the Navy – Marine Corps inventory can accomplish. The outstanding determination and dedication of our aircrews and maintainers are testimony to the confidence we all have in this aircraft.”

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Members of the Navy parachute demonstration team showed Navy skills Sept. 1 for hundreds of students and faculty at Heritage High School and Reach! Partnership School located on the Lake Clifton Campus in Baltimore. The team, known as the Leap Frogs, was in Baltimore supporting the StarSpangled Spectacular, a seven-day free festival celebrating the 200th birthday of the national anthem. “It’s a privilege to be a part of this event. We do a lot of Navy events across the country, but coming to out to Baltimore, it’s such a gorgeous city and it’s a lot of fun,” said Navy SEAL Lt. Dan Gibson. “The team has been looking forward to this trip all year.” The team tours the country throughout the year performing at schools and events to raise Navy awareness and support recruiting. “We’re the face of the United States Navy because you’ve got a whole ﬂeet out there serving hard and protecting our country and what we hope to do is demonstrate professionalism and excellence of the United States Navy,” said Gibson. The demonstration provided the students with bit of excitement about the military and the opportunities it offers them in training, travel and education. “It was amazing,” said ninth-grader Robin Hodges. “I feel as though maybe I want to give it a try when I grow up. “The Navy is cool.”

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Members of the U.S. Navy parachute demonstration team, the Leap Frogs come in for a landing at Clifton Park, Baltimore in front of students from Reach Partnership and Heritage High Schools during the Baltimore Star-Spangled Spectacular, Sept. 10-16.

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to hungry Marylanders that need it as quickly as possible,” said Jill Rowlett, Volunteer Program manager at the Maryland Food Bank. “There are close to half a million food insecure people across the state that do not know where their next meal is coming from.” The Food Bank seeks volunteers from a variety of organizations to help sort and pack donated food. “We are lucky enough to have a lot of different military organization in our area that volunteer,” said Rowlett. Rowlett appreciated the Navy volunteers from the USS Maryland and joked that she

The Navy today announced it has identified Lt. Nathan Poloski as the missing F/A-18C Hornet aviator and declared him presumed deceased. Poloski, 26, hailed from Lake Arrowhead, California. On Sept. 12, Poloski was involved in an apparent collision between the F/A-18C Hornet he was flying and another Hornet aircraft during routine flight operations in the western Pacific Ocean. The other pilot involved in the incident was rapidly located and received medical attention. After an extensive search, the Navy yesterday ended search-andrescue efforts for Poloski. A 2009 graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Poloski reported to Strike Fighter Squadron

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Visitors and special guests watched as members of the U.S. Army’s 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), with the help of War of 1812 re-enactors, hoisted a 15-star, 15stripe, full-size replica Star-Spangled Banner ﬂag over Fort McHenry here at the “By Dawn’s Early Light” ﬂagraising ceremony Sept. 14.

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Star-Spangled Banner replica At precisely 9 a.m., guns blasted and the crowd of onlookers fell silent as service members raised a 30-foot by 42-foot replica of the ﬂag that 200 years ago inspired Francis Scott Key to write “The Defence of Fort McHenry,” which would later become America’s national anthem. “It is a great pleasure for me to be here at this historic site and historic

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Sailors assigned to the USS Maryland (SSBN 738) volunteered their time to sort and pack boxes of food at the Maryland Food Bank during a community relation’s event as part of the weeklong celebration, Star-Spangled Spectacular. The Maryland Food Bank is a nonproﬁt hunger-relief organization that partners with farms, manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, Feeding America and other sources to secure food for families in need. “Our main charge is to get as much food out

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By Jacey Eckhart Military Spouse Contributor

We already told you what you should STOP doing in your military life. That was so easy. We are all so good at picking apart our current performance (and the current performance of others –including that lady at the Exchange with the leopard skin leggings with the giant hole in the thigh). But how about all the things you should START doing? What about all those positive good things you mean to do but never seem to get around to actually doing? Luckily for you, our audience at the Spouse Experience at Joint Base Lewis McChord came through with these suggestions.

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START SHOWING A LITTLE MORE COMPASSION If we military spouses have one thing in common it is that we are so hard on ourselves. And we can also be kinda hard on other people. Today practice a little compassion and understanding on yourself and other people. Everything is going to be OK. Really.

START LOVING WHERE YOU LIVE NOW Every duty station cannot be Italy or Oahu. Even Oahu is not always Oahu. Wherever you are stationed, decide you are going to enjoy the area and visit the sites. Make your own top 10 list of places to eat. Photograph the ﬂora and fauna. Dress just like the natives–including eyewear. Live a little, people.

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START ATTENDING MORE LOCAL SOCIAL EVENTS Part of loving where you live now is knowing where you live now. Get to know the natives by participating in their festivals. Artichoke festival? Been there. Strawberry Gala? Done that. Mardi Gras in New Orleans? Get the coconut to prove it. Just don’t indulge in the King Cake. Trust me.

START SPENDING TIME WITH THE RIGHT PEOPLE Who are the “right” people? In high school, you might have thought the right people were the cool people or the status-y people or the rich people. In military life, the right people are the ones that when you are with them, you feel better, happier, freer. They are people who laugh with you and cry with you and bring the celebration in a (paint) can.

START ACTING ON YOUR GOOD INTENTIONS There is a kind of therapy out there that posits that people already know how to solve their problems. They just need some encouragement to do what they already know is right. What do you know you need to do?

START ENJOYING YOUR INDEPENDENCE “Happiness is a large, loving, caring, close-knit family–living in another state,” quipped George Burns. Sometimes we military families can feel like we are so far from our extended families that we can feel cast adrift. Take advantage of the distance and start making your own family traditions.

START INVESTING IN THE POWER OF FATHERS More than 72% of SpouseBuzz readers say their husbands are good fathers. Others say that their husbands just need a little more time at home with their kids. Talk to your husband about what he likes about the way he is fathering your kids and what he would like to do different. Stay-at-home dads in your unit often have great parenting tips.

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START GOING NATIVE & EMBRACE THE CULTURE It is so easy to get in a rut. And in military life it is so easy to get out of one. Join one of the many groups on your base who are doing something that sounds just a little bit interesting and fantastically local. White water rafting. Dancing in parades in a kimono. Go for it.

START CELEBRATING THE JOYS OF OTHERS They say that it isn’t how friends react during your hardships that matter. What matters is how they react when you have something to celebrate. There are people all around you celebrating homecomings and new houses and beautiful babies and graduations and falling in love. Genuinely enjoy their joys.

START ATTENDING MORE SPOUSE EVENTS If you are determined to start living a better military life, please, please, please come do it with us. We love military spouses and we are announcing new shows all the time. Visit http://spousebuzz.com/military-spouse-experience to see if Spouse X is coming to a base near you.

■ about the writer Jacey Eckhart is the Director of Spouse and Family Programs for Military.com. Since 1996, Eckhart’s take on military families has been featured in her syndicated column, her book The Homefront Club, and her award winning CDs These Boots and I Married a Spartan?? Most recently she has been featured as a military family subject matter expert on NBC Dateline, CBS morning news, CNN, NPR and the New York Times. Eckhart is an Air Force brat, a Navy wife and an Army mom.

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President discusses ‘Relentless’ campaign against ISIL Obama discusses airstrikes in Iraq during weekly address

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In his weekly address issued Sept. 13, President Barack Obama discussed the strategy of his “targeted, relentless counterterrorism campaign against ISIL that combines American air power, contributions from allies and partners, and more support to forces that are fighting these terrorists on the ground.” The American public, the president said in his address, “can be proud of our men and women in uniform who are serving in this effort.” The text of the president’s address: As Commander in Chief, my highest priority is the security of the American people. And I’ve made it clear that those who threaten the United States will find no safe haven. Thanks to our military and counterterrorism professionals, we took out Osama bin Laden, much of al Qaeda’s leadership in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and leaders of al Qaeda affiliates in Yemen and Somalia. We’ve prevented terrorist attacks, saved American lives and made our homeland more secure. Today, the terrorist threat is more diffuse, from al Qaeda affiliates and other extremists – like ISIL in Syria and Iraq. As I said this week, our intelligence community has not yet detected specific ISIL plots against our homeland. But its leaders have repeatedly threatened the United States. And, if left unchecked, these terrorists could pose a growing threat beyond the Middle East, including to the United

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We’re moving ahead with our campaign of airstrikes against these terrorists, and we’re prepared to take action against ISIL in Syria as well.” -President Barack Obama States. So we’re staying vigilant. And we’re moving ahead with our strategy to degrade and ultimately destroy this terrorist organization. To meet a threat like this, we have to be smart. We have to use our power wisely. And we have to avoid the mistakes of the past. American military power is unmatched, but this can’t be America’s ﬁght alone. And the best way to defeat a group like ISIL isn’t by sending large numbers of American combat forces to wage a ground war in the heart of the Middle East. That wouldn’t serve our interests. In fact, it would only risk fueling ex-

tremism even more. What’s needed now is a targeted, relentless counterterrorism campaign against ISIL that combines American air power, contributions from allies and partners, and more support to forces that are fighting these terrorists on the ground. And that’s exactly what we’re doing. We’re moving ahead with our campaign of airstrikes against these terrorists, and we’re prepared to take action against ISIL in Syria as well. The additional American forces I’ve ordered to Iraq will help Iraqi and Kurdish forces with the training, intelligence and equipment they need to take the fight to these terrorists on the ground. We’re working with Congress to expand our efforts to train and equip the Syrian opposition. We’ll continue to strengthen our defenses here at home. And we’ll keep providing the humanitarian relief to help Iraqi civilians who have been driven from their homes and who remain in extreme danger. Because we’re leading the right way, more nations are joining our coalition. This week, Arab nations agreed to strengthen their support for the new Iraqi government and to do their part in the fight against ISIL, including as-

pects of the military campaign. Saudi Arabia will join the effort to help train and equip moderate Syrian opposition forces. And retired Marine general John Allen – who during the Iraq war worked with Sunnis in Iraq as they fought to reclaim their communities from terrorists – will serve as our special envoy to help build and coordinate our growing coalition. Today, every American can be proud of our men and women in uniform who are serving in this effort. When our airstrikes helped break the siege of the Iraqi town of Amerli [Ah-MER-lee], one Kurdish ﬁghter on the ground said, “It would have been absolutely impossible without the American planes.” One resident of that city said – “Thank you, America.” Today we’re showing the world the best of American leadership. We will protect our people. We will stand with partners who defend their countries and rally other nations to meet a common threat. And here at home – thirteen years after our country was attacked – we continue to stand tall and proud. Because we’re Americans. We don’t give in to fear. We carry on. And we will never waver in the defense of the country we love.

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This War Game provides the opportunity for Commanders to hone their skills and employ capabilities in defeating anti-access/area -Navy Global War Game Director Prof. Don Marrin denial (A2/AD) strategies.”

CNO’S NAVY GLOBAL WAR GAME 2014 KICKS OFF MC2 James R. Evans

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More than 80 service members from across the Department of Defense, as well as Australia, Canada, Japan and United Kingdom, are participating in the CNO’s Navy Global War Game 2014 in Newport, R.I., Sept. 8-12. Global ‘14 is hosted by the Naval War College, and

is the third in a series of the Chief of Naval Operations’ Title 10 war games that focuses on assuring access for the joint force. “This War Game provides the opportunity for Commanders to hone their skills and employ capabilities in defeating anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) strategies. The scenario will enhance overall synergy across multiple domains,” said Rear Adm. James G. Foggo III, assistant deputy chief of naval operations for operations, plans and strategy. “This is the time to identify the seams and remove any daylight between us. We integrate, coordinate, and align how we gain and maintain access in a variety

of scenarios.” This year’s effort is intended to contribute to the continued improvement of Command and Control (C2) of joint operations in a contested and cross-domain environments. Global ‘14 is focused on examining how a C2 system is organized to plan, direct, monitor and assess operations at the operational level of war. “Global ‘14 is all about the C2 system – the processes and authorities – that a commander utilizes to effectively command and control assigned forces in order to achieve a desired operational outcome,” said Prof Don Marrin, Navy Global War Game Director. “While combat capabilities play a key role in combat outcomes, so does the C2 system that a commander utilizes, and we’re working to provide future commanders with a system that is better-suited to address emerging operational challenges.” Title 10 war games refer to a series of major Service Chief sponsored war games that address future concepts and capabilities in the context of the Services’ Title 10 responsibilities to organize, train, and equip their forces in order to carry out their roles and functions as a component of the national instrument of military power.

MC2 John Herman Cmdr. Tadd Gorman, commanding ofﬁcer of the USS Ross, explains the combat information center to Vice Adm. Serhiy Hayduk, Commander in Chief of the Ukrainian navy, during exercise Sea Breeze 2014.

The Global ‘13 War Game investigated Command and Control informed by the Joint Operational Access Concept (JOAC) and the supporting multi-service Air-Sea Battle concept under JOAC. The project consisted of a number of pathway events, culminating in the Global’13 Capstone War Game, which was conducted in September 2013. Global ‘14 will explore key areas that were identiﬁed in the lessons learned from Global ‘13, which can be found in the 2013 game report.

MCC James E. Foehl More than 80 members from the Department of Defense, Australia, Canada, Japan and United Kingdom, participate in the Chief of Naval Operations’ Global War Game 2014 (Global ‘14) at U.S. Naval War College (NWC) in Newport, Rhode Island.

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Above: Max Rohn, a retired Navy petty ofﬁcer 3rd class, winds up to throw a discus during training for the inaugural 2014 Invictus Games at Mayesbrook Field in London. The Invictus Games is an international competition that brings together wounded, injured and ill service members in the spirit of friendly athletic competition.

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An aviation boatswain’s mate won the U.S. team’s first gold medal during track and field competitions Sept. 11 at the Invictus Games in London. After placing well in the qualifying round, Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Donald Jackson outran his competition in the men’s 100-meter sprint (open) with a time of 11.42 seconds. His teammate, retired Navy Lt. John Edmonston, clinched a bronze medal in the same race with a time of 12.33 seconds. “It feels great to have won the gold medal, but, really, I don’t think it’s sunk in just yet,” said Jackson, who was diagnosed with epiglottal cancer last fall. “Sports have made a big difference in my life. They have given me something to do, instead of just sitting at home on the couch feeling depressed.” Jackson wasn’t the only Navy athlete to strike gold. Edmonston won a gold medal in the men’s 200-meter sprint (open), and both athletes were part of the U.S. men’s 4x100-meter relay team, which captured gold during the final race of the day. On the field, retired Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Max Rohn and retired Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Jaime Garza won three gold and one silver medal in discus and shot put competitions. Additionally, retired Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Redmond Ramos and Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Angelo Anderson earned bronze medals in 400-meter sprints. Two activeduty female Sailors, Navy Lt. Cmdr. Maria Gomez-Mannix and Navy Chief Career Counselor Ching Dressel took home bronze medals, as well. “I’m excited to be at the Invictus Games because it’s time for wounded warriors from other nations to meet,” said Dressel, who was diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome in 2009. “The therapeutic power of sports for wounded warriors – not just combat-wounded service members, but medically wounded, too – is important to recognize and share.” At the end of the day, the U.S. Team led the overall medal count with 37 medals, 12 of which are gold medals. The U.K. Team, which enjoyed the support of a robust crowd of spectators, clinched 16 gold medals - more than any other team. Before the track and field finals commenced, a drumhead service - a longstanding tradition during which a makeshift altar is constructed by drums commemorated the 13th anniversary of the events of Sept. 11, 2001. Athletes and audience members looked on as hymnals were sung and prayers communicating a desire for peace were recited. “The Invictus Games is not really about medals; it’s about connecting with seriously wounded, ill and injured service members from other nations,”

MC2 Joshua D. Sheppard United States sitting volleyball player Delvin Maston serves during a preliminary match at the 2014 Invictus Games.

Joshua D. Sheppard United States wheelchair basketball player Scott Palomino shoots a free throw during a training session at the 2014 Invictus Games.

said retired Navy Lt. j.g. Laura Root, who was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy in 2011. “I’ve met other people here with Muscular Dystrophy - people like me. I have been using all of the other languages I know! It has been amazing to connect with these athletes.” On Sept. 10, the Invictus Games kicked off during an elaborate opening ceremony that was attended by the royal family and included Red Arrow and Apache attack helicopter ﬂy-overs. A video message from U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama was played, and she told the athletes: “You’re inspiring to all of us, especially our young people.”

I’m excited to be at the Invictus Games because it’s time for wounded warriors from other nations to meet.” -Navy Chief Career Counselor Ching Dresse

Actor Idris Elba read from the poem that inspired the name of the games: “Invictus” by William Ernest Henley. The stanzas of the poem - which conclude with the declaration, “I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul” - also were put to song, and the anthem has been played during each medal ceremony. Prince Harry announced the launch of the Invictus Games March 6. The Royal Foundation, with the direct oversight of the prince and the Defense Secretary Philip Hammond, are hosting the event, which brings together wounded warriors from 13 nations. The athletes are competing in archery, cycling, powerlifting, rowing, sitting volleyball, swimming, track and ﬁeld, wheelchair basketball, and wheelchair rugby. All of the Navy and Coast Guard athletes participating in the Invictus Games are enrolled in Navy Wounded Warrior - Safe Harbor, the Navy’s sole wounded warrior support program. NWW supports more than 3,150 Sailors and Coast Guardsmen. To learn more about NWW, the Invictus Games and adaptive athletics, visit http://safeharbor. navylive.dodlive.mil; call 855-NAVY WWP (6289997) or email navywoundedwarrior@navy.mil. Follow NWW on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ navysafeharbor) and Twitter (@navysafeharbor) for the latest news from London.

B6 | THE FLAGSHIP | SEP 18, 2014 | FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Warrior (MCM 10) pulls into Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo. Warrior traveled from Bahrain by heavy-lift transport ship to replace ex-Guardian (MCM 5).

Annual UNITAS naval exercise kicks off in Peru ■ 4th ﬂeet U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command and U.S. 4th Fleet (COMUSNAVSO/ C4F) employs maritime forces in cooperative maritime security operations in order to enhance interoperability, build enduring partnerships that foster regional security, and maintain access in the U.S. Southern Command Area of Responsibility.

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Warrior joins Republic of Korea Navy to commemorate anniversary of Incheon landing By MC1 Frank Andrews Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea Public Affairs

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Sailors from USS Warrior (MCM 10) joined Republic of Korea navy ships in a naval demonstration and reenactment Sept. 15 to pay tribute to Korean War veterans who fought sideby-side during the Incheon landing 64 years ago. The commemoration also included amphibious assault vehicles, helicopters, and a landing force from the ROK marines. More than 3,000 Korean War veterans from the U.S., ROK, and participating United Nations sending states joined senior military and civic leaders for the event. “We are honored to have this opportunity to bring USS Warrior to Korea and represent the U.S. Navy for the 64th anniversary of the Incheon Landing,” said Lt. Cmdr. Robert Biggs, commanding ofﬁcer of Warrior. “By participating in the reenactment, our Sailors gained a better appreciation of the courage and

heroism displayed by Korean War veterans 64 years ago. Our alliance with the Republic of Korea remains strong today because we take these occasions to honor the decisive battles that shaped our history together.” The Incheon landing, which occurred between Sept 15-19, 1950, was a daring amphibious assault carried out by a force of 261 allied navy ships and 75,000 UN troops that led to the liberation of Seoul from North Korean forces. The victory was made possible through the sacriﬁces of UN troops, along with Korean service members who fought side-by-side and laid the groundwork for a military alliance that remains in place today. “It is an honor and a privilege to be a part of the 64th anniversary of the Incheon Landing,” said Rear Adm. Hugh Wetherald, commander of Amphibious Force 7th Fleet. “The amphibious forces of the Seventh Fleet were a vital piece of this historical operation that helped to turn the tide of the war and demonstrate the cooperation and

close ties between our services and our nations that we still share today.” Local U.S. Sailors on hand for the ceremony said the event made them appreciate the close bond that exists today between U.S. forces and the Korean people. “To actually witness the reenactment of how the U.S., ROK and other UN sending states defeated the North Korean military at Incheon was educational on the history of how our alliance began,” said Quartermaster 2nd Class William Jones, assigned to Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea. “I was really impressed by the support of the Korean people and the camaraderie we shared with them today.” Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea is the regional commander for the U.S. Navy in the Republic of Korea and provides expertise on naval matters to area military commanders, including the Commander, United Nations Command, the Combined Forces Command, and Commander, U.S. Forces Korea.

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Naval forces from Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and the United States kicked off UNITAS 2014, an annual multinational exercise, in Cartagena, Colombia, Sept. 12. Personnel from Argentina, Brazil, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Honduras, Italy, Panama, United Kingdom and New Zealand are also participating in the exercise. This year’s exercise is hosted by the Peruvian navy and will include 20 warships that will conduct operations in the Southern Paciﬁc through Sept. 26. UNITAS is intended to train participating forces in a variety of maritime scenarios to test command and control of forces at sea, while operating as a multinational force to provide the maximum opportunity to improve interoperability. “UNITAS develops and sustains relationships that improve the capacity of both U.S. forces and partner nation maritime forces through complex and comprehensive multinational training at sea,” said Rear Adm. George Ballance, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command, U.S. 4th Fleet. The overall objectives of the intense training focus on developing coalition building, multilateral security cooperation, promoting tactical interoperability and promoting friendship, professionalism and mutual understanding among the participating partner nations. “While the overarching goal of the exercise is to develop and test command and control of forces at sea, training in this exercise will address the spectrum of maritime operations,” Ballance said. “Speciﬁcally, there will be high end warfare scenarios addressing electronic warfare, anti-air warfare and air defense, anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare and maritime interdiction operations.” UNITAS began in 1960. It is the U.S. Navy’s longest running annual multinational maritime exercise. UNITAS, which means “unity” in Latin, is a demonstration of the U.S. commitment to the region and to the value of the strong relationships forged between our partner militaries. The next UNITAS exercise is scheduled for spring 2015.

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Above: A 30-foot by 42-foot Star Spangled Banner Flag replica is raised during Fort McHenryâ€™s By Dawnâ€™s Early Light program, in support of the Star Spangled Spectacular.

State Powell spoke at event Continued from B1 city of Baltimore as we celebrate the 200th anniversary of our StarSpangle Banner,â€? said former Secretary of State and retired Army Gen. Colin L. Powell, the eventâ€™s guest speaker. The American ďŹ‚ag is â€œa piece of cloth I have loved all my life and have served under for over 40 years,â€™ Powell added. Celebrating history The special ceremony capped a weeklong series of events at the fort

for Baltimoreâ€™s Star-Spangled Spectacular, a celebration commemorating the bicentennial of the Battle of Baltimore and the national anthem. The fort hosted a number of special events and activities including commemorative ceremonies, living history demonstrations and interpretive programs during the Star-Spangled Spectacular. The cityâ€™s celebration, which concludes Sept. 16, also includes visits by more than 30 ships from the U.S. and foreign nations, as well as an airshow performance by U.S. Navyâ€™s Blue Angels.

Left: Former Secretary of State Colin Powell, keynote speaker, address the crowd during Fort McHenryâ€™s By Dawnâ€™s Early Light program.

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94, based in Lemoore, California, in April, 2014. â€œNathan was an outstanding person, naval ofďŹ cer and aviator,â€? said Navy Cmdr. Michael Langbehn, the commanding ofďŹ cer of Poloskiâ€™s squadron. â€œMy personal thoughts

and prayers are for his family, friends and shipmates as they endure this immeasurable loss.â€? Following the apparent collision the Navy conducted an extensive search for Poloski, covering more than 3,000 square miles using the USS Carl Vinson, guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill, guided-missile destroy-

Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Adam Spitz, left, and Cmdr. Geoffry Patterson, commanding ofďŹ cer of the USS Maryland (SSBN 738), sort food items at the at the Maryland Food Bank.

ers USS Gridley, USS Sterett, USS Dewey, helicopters assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 15 and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 73, P-8 Poseidon aircraft from Guam, and satellite imagery. The search was unable to locate or recover any remains of the missing aviator.

Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 94, Carrier Air Wing 17, and USS Carl Vinson will hold a memorial service on board USS Carl Vinson to honor the life and service of Lt. Poloski at a date and time to be determined. The cause of the incident remains under investigation.

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pounds of food distributed in 2013 Continued from B1 could always count on Sailors to be on time and work efďŹ ciently. A conveyor belt ďŹ lled with a seemingly endless supply of food turned continuously for more than three hours while the Sailors checked for dented cans and items not able to be donated. Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Adam Spitz, stationed on the USS Maryland, was one of the Sailors who volunteered his time to help feed the hungry at the food bank. â€œBeing a cook and dealing with food, I love feed-

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AIR SHOW RETURNS TO

NAS OCEANA SKIES By Cathy Heimer Jet Observer

The Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show is back! After sequestration and budget cuts forced the cancellation of the 2013 show, performers will again take to the skies above Virginia Beach Sept. 20 21. This year’s show, with free admission and parking, will feature the best of naval aviation, top civilian performers, as well as honoring the Navy Safe Harbor program and wounded warriors. “The 2014 Oceana Air Show will be the same air show that you’ve always seen but bigger and better than ever,” said NAS Oceana Commanding Ofﬁcer Capt. Kit Chope. “We have some longtime Oceana-fan favorites and we have some new and exciting performers,” said Chope. Fan favorites include the Navy’s Flight Demonstration Team, Blue Angels, Shockwave Jet Truck, Bill Leff and Geico Skytypers. “It is a very unique opportunity to reach the American public in a way that very few other opportunities allow. It is the ‘bang for the buck’ that is extraordinary … to allow the American public to see who we are and what we do is important. This will be the sole opportunity that many people will ever have to look in the eyes of a Sailor or Marine and see our nation’s military for who we are,” said Chope. Last year “was not the right time to hold an air show. We were furloughing our civilian employees; we were cutting ourselves to the quick with the budget constraints. I understand but it was certainly disappointing for everybody,” said Chope about the cancellation of the Navy’s 2013 shows. Last year’s cancellation was only the second in the Oceana show’s history; the ﬁrst was in the wake of Sept. 11, 2001. Each year, the Oceana Air Show is themed, with past years honoring the

■ air show info After taking a one-year hiatus, the Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show returns Sept. 20 - 21. Gates open at 8 a.m. each day and ﬂying will begin at approximately 10. The Blue Angels are schedule to perform at 3 p.m. both days. Admission and parking is free.

Centennial of Naval Aviation, War of 1812 and the Star Spangled Banner, Blue Angels’ anniversary and supporting breast cancer awareness. “This year, we’re going to honor our Navy wounded warriors and the Safe Harbor Program, which cares for those brave service members and their families,” said Chope. “With a show as popular as the air show, what better way to help the program than to get their logo and their mission in front of 250,000 people and the media?” asked Air Show Director Richard “Corky” Erie. Navy Wounded Warrior-Safe Harbor (NWW-SH) coordinates the non-medical care of seriously wounded, seriously ill and injured Sailors and Coast Guardsmen, and provides resources and support to their families.

The 2014 Oceana Air Show will be the same air show that you’ve always seen but bigger and better than ever.”

“This is an opportunity to give back to some folks who have either sacrificed or are bearing an extraordinary burden,” explained Chope, adding, “it comes at a great time, as we’ve just held the Navy Wounded Warrior Trials here [in Hampton Roads]. It’s a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness and give something to these Sailors and family.” Based on the 2012 show that followed a year of bad weather which curtailed much of the flying and attendance, Erie and Chope expects attendance to top the record of nearly 250,000. However, Chope noted “weather has a final vote.” “Having taken a year off, I expect that number to be greatly increased. This is only one of the places in the center part of the Mid-Atlantic Region where you can see the Blue Angels flying. I think we have all the right draws and we have every indicator that this will be a great show,” said Chope. The closest locations to see the Blue Angels in 2014 are Baltimore, Md. or near Pittsburgh, Pa. With a year off, a new air show instruction, significant turnover of Oceana military and civilians in key areas, Erie said producing this year’s show presents some challenges, which also includes a tight budget and controlling costs. Starting from the ground up in many areas, Erie views the challenges as an opportunity to make the 2014 show “better, faster, stronger,” than past years. Also until just several weeks ago, Erie said no Navy performances, outside of the Blue Angels, was authorized. But within the past month, Erie said the performances of Oceana-based aviators, including the tactical demonstration team from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106, have been authorized to participate in the show.

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Bill Leff The Flagship | ďŹ‚agshipnews.com | 09.18.14 | C2

Bill Leff with T-6 Texan returning to Air Show Bill Leff, a crowd favorite, will be returning to perform in the 2014 NAS Oceana Air Show, taking place Sept. 20 - 21. Leff has ďŹ‚own a wide variety of aircraft since earning his pilotâ€™s license at age 15 in his hometown of Dayton, Ohio. As the hometown of the Wright Brothers, it is considered the birthplace of aviation. He has served as a helicopter crew chief in the National Guard, worked as both a corporate and instructor pilot, among other jobs in the aviation industry. He went on to obtain his instrument, multi-engine, single-engine sea and airline transport rating to go with his single-engine land, glider and ďŹ‚ight instructor ratings. Since then, he has obtained Beechcraft 300, Cessna Citation, Learjet, Westwind, Saberliner, DC-3 and DC-9 type ratings. He is also an airframe and powerplant mechanic with FAA inspection authorization certiďŹ cation. Leffâ€™s aviation career includes more than 30 years of corporate ďŹ‚ying, several years as president of an internationally-known corporate aircraft maintenance company and ďŹ‚ight instructor for Trans World Airlines. He also now does test ďŹ‚ying for defense-related research projects, as well as initial and recurrent training in Aero Commander aircraft. Leff has ďŹ‚own more than 170 different types of aircraft, from warbirds to airline transport aircraft, and has well over 20,000 hours of ďŹ‚ying time, including more than 4,000 hours in the T-6. Leff has been in the air show business since 1976. Leff purchased and authentically restored his T-6 Texan in 1975. His Texan was manufactured in 1943 as an AT-6C and saw service with the Army Air Forces at Victoria Army AirďŹ eld at Victoria, Texas. In 1951, the plane was â€œre-manufacturedâ€? as a T-6G and ďŹ rst assigned to Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas and then Malden AFB in Missouri. It was used as a trainer until 1955, when it was retired from service to make way for a new era of ďŹ‚ight training that prepared pilots to ďŹ‚y jet aircraft. In 1959, the

Courtesy photo Bill Leff ďŹ‚ies a T-6 Texan that he purchased and authentically restored in 1975. Itâ€™s been improved to accommodate its new job as an air show plane. Courtesy photo Bill Leffâ€™s aviation career includes more than 30 years of corporate ďŹ‚ying, several years as president of an internationally-known corporate aircraft maintenance company and ďŹ‚ight instructor for Trans World Airlines.

plane was sold as surplus for $771.11. This T-6 was restored to its original Korean ConďŹ‚ict military conďŹ guration with the help of the Air Force Orientation Group at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Leffâ€™s hometown of Dayton. Leff has made improvements to the aircraft to accommodate its new job as an air show plane. These improvements include an inverted oil system, modern radio and navigational systems for long cross-country ďŹ‚ights and a smoke system. A regular performer at Oceana for many years, during an interview several years ago at the air show, Leff immediately listed several reasons he returns to perform here year after year. â€œThis is the greatest air show in the country! Youâ€™ve got jets, youâ€™ve got Navy jets. Itâ€™s just cool,â€? he laughed. â€œOn top of that, the air show is just so well organized; the facility is so nice and so well managed. The enlisted people and ofďŹ cers here take such good care of you. Everybody knows what theyâ€™re supposed to do and where theyâ€™re supposed to do it,â€? he added. For the most current list of performers and the most up-to-date information on the NAS Oceana Air Show, visit www.oceanaairshow.com.

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night Twilight Show at this yearâ€™s event Continued from C1 As the East Coast Master Jet Base, Oceana is home to the Navyâ€™s F/A-18 squadrons, whose aviators need to maintain proďŹ ciency with their skills. Those who perform at the air show will demonstrate many of the very ďŹ‚eet maneuvers used for combat ďŹ‚ying. As part of controlling costs, Erie began by building the performer base, selecting â€œfolks who do more than one thing,â€? such as pilot Greg Shelton who will ďŹ‚y solo and then again with wing walker Ashley Battles. Kent Pietsch will bring his 1950s-era Cessna with three different performances for the Oceana crowd. After a couple of yearâ€™s hiatus, the Shockwave Jet Truck will again race across the Oceana ďŹ‚ightline twice a day. â€œSince the show is so highly regarded in the industry, we typically attract some of

the best in the business â€Ś theyâ€™re just hard working folks who want to do the best for the public,â€? said Erie, adding â€œTheyâ€™re all different and exciting.â€? Another way of controlling costs means not hosting the Friday night Twilight Show this year. But Erie is optimistic about bringing it back in future years. A full dress rehearsal, with all performers ďŹ‚ying will take place during the day on Friday, open to only military members, families and DoD civilians, as well as special needs and student groups. There will also be an opportunity to meet the Blue Angels during the Beach Blast on Saturday night at the Virginia Beach oceanfront at the 31st Street Park â€œItâ€™s the one opportunity to take the show out to the public,â€? said Erie about the free family event, which typically includes a jump team and live music.

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Blue Angels The Flagship | ﬂagshipnews.com | 09.18.14 | C3

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Mission The mission of the United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron is to showcase the pride and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to the country through flight demonstrations and community outreach. A Blue Angels flight demonstration exhibits choreographed refinements of skills possessed by all naval aviators. The Blue Angels’ C-130, affectionately known as Fat Albert, begins each demonstration by showcasing its maximum-performance capabilities during a ten-minute performance. Shortly thereafter, you will see the graceful aerobatic maneuvers of the four-jet Diamond Formation, in concert with the fast-paced, high-performance maneuvers of two Solo pilots. Finally, the team illustrates the pinnacle of precision flying, performing maneuvers locked as a unit in the renowned six-jet Delta Formation. The team is stationed at Forrest Sherman Field, Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola,

Fla., during the show season. The squadron spends January through March training at Naval Air Facility El Centro, California. With a fully-funded 2014 season, the Blue Angels are scheduled to ﬂy 68 performances at 35 locations in North America, making this our 28th year of ﬂying the F/A-18 Hornet.

Blue Angels History At the end of World War II, the Chief of Naval Operations, Chester W. Nimitz, ordered the formation of a flight demonstration team to keep the public interested in Naval Aviation. The Blue Angels performed their first flight demonstration less than a year later in June 1946 at their home base, NAS Jacksonville, Fla. Lt. Cmdr. Roy “Butch” Voris led the team, flying the Grumman F6F Hellcat. Two months later, on August 25, 1946, the Blue Angels transitioned to the Grumman F8F Bearcat. The 1947 team, led by Lt. Cmdr. Robert Clarke, introduced the nowfamous “Diamond Formation.” By the end of the 1940s, the Blue Angels

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were flying their first jet aircraft, the Grumman F9F-2 Panther. In response to the demands placed on naval aviation in the Korean Conflict, the team reported to the aircraft carrier USS Princeton as the nucleus of Fighter Squadron 191 (VF-191), “Satan’s Kittens,” in 1950. The team reorganized the next year and reported to NAS Corpus Christi, Texas, where they began flying the newer and faster version of the Panther, the F9F-5. The Blue Angels remained in Corpus Christi until the winter of 1954 when they relocated to their present home base at NAS Pensacola, Fla. Here they progressed to the swept wing Grumman F9F-8 Cougar. The ensuing 20 years saw the Blue Angels transition to two more aircraft, the Grumman F11F-1 Tiger (1957) and the McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II (1969). In December 1974, the Navy Flight Demonstration Team began flying the McDonnell Douglas A-4F Skyhawk II and was reorganized into the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron. This reorganization permitted the establishment

of the first commanding officer (Cmdr. Tony Less) instead of a flight leader, added support officers and further redefined the squadron’s mission, to enhance the recruiting effort. On Nov. 8, 1986, the Blue Angels completed their 40th anniversary year when they unveiled their present aircraft, the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet, the first dual-role fighter/attack aircraft, which is still serving on the nation’s front lines of defense. The 2012 show season brought out more than 11 million spectators and since1946, the Blue Angels have performed for more than 495 million fans. In April 2013, following sequestration, the Navy announced that the remaining air show season was cancelled as one of many steps to ensure resources would be in place for forces who were operating forward deployed. The Blue Angels remained committed to their mission, reaching out to their local community and performing more than 500 squadron community outreach events totaling more than 5,000 hours of community service.

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Justin Lewis / Kurt Pietsch The Flagship | ﬂagshipnews.com | 09.18.14 | C4

Justin Lewis brings his FLS Microjet to Oceana Since its conception in the 1970s, the “Worlds Smallest Jet” has been thrilling air show audiences all over the world. Using today’s advanced technology, the FLS Microjet features equipment that even James Bond couldn’t imagine. In July 2011, Lewis & Clark Performance, LLC brought back one of the most soughtafter aerial performances to the air show circuit. Former Navy pilot Justin Lewis will amaze the NAS Oceana Air Show crowd on Sept. 20 - 21 with an aerial performance that displays the FLS Microjet’s high performance and aerobatic capabilities.

The pilot Born in Texas and raised in Virginia, Lewis

started flying at age 14, and received his pilot’s license at 17. In 1999, he graduated from the University of North Dakota with a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Studies, a MultiEngine Commercial Pilot Certificate and a Flight Instructor Certificate. He built experience as a flight instructor for several years until he left for Navy Officer Candidate School. After receiving his commission, Lewis married his high school sweetheart, Sarah Clark Lewis, to whom he attributes much of his accomplishments. Upon completion of Navy flight school, Lewis was recognized as the top graduating tactical jet aviator in 2001. He was assigned the F-14D Tomcat and in 2004, he transitioned

to the E-6B Mercury (a Boeing 707 variant). In 2007, he was assigned to train the next generation of Navy fighter and aircraft carrier pilots in the T-45 Goshawk. Today, Lewis is a certified airline transport pilot and currently flying the A-10C through the Air National Guard.

The FLS Microjet

The FLS Microjet is a high performance, aerobatic, single seat, low-wing, all metal, jet-powered aircraft built from an amateur homebuilder kit. The design was originally developed in the 1970s by Jim Bede of Bede Aircraft, Inc. and designated as the BD-5. It was a public sensation and fueled homebuilders with dreams of owning a high performance propeller or jet aircraft at a fraction of the normal cost. The BD-5 was dubbed “The World’s Smallest Jet” and quickly earned a reputation as James Bond’s jet when it was featured in the movie “Octopussy.” Through the years, a few air show teams have captivated fans all over the world but today, very few flying BD-5s still exist. Unfortunately, because the aircraft was well ahead of its time, it proved too difficult to build for most enthusiasts. Bede Aircraft, Inc closed its doors after just a few years. In 1992, Ed (“Skeeter”) and Richard Karnes started BD Micro Technologies, Inc. Courtesy photos (BMT) and began a long journey to update Pilot Justin Lewis will bring the the FLS Microjet to the NAS Oceana Air Show Sept. 20 -21 for the first the BD-5 with today’s technology, using curtime. Lewis is a former F-14 Tomcat pilot, who is currently a certified airline transport pilot and flying the A-10C through the Air National Guard. rent building techniques. After many years

■ aircraft specs Length: 13 feet Wing span: 17 feet Empty Weight: 416 pounds Max Weight: 860 pounds Max speed: 320 mph Stall speed: 67 pmh Fuel capacity: 30 gal Thrust: 265 pounds Engine: Quantum Turbine System featuring the PBS TJ-100

of research and development, BMT has successfully incorporated many improved design features in an aircraft line-up called the “Flight Line Series” or “FLS” kits. FLS safety advances include improved stall characteristics, increased pitch stability, reduced airframe fatigue and modern technology integration focused on increasing systems reliability, while reducing pilot workload. On July 2 - 3, 2011, the FLS Microjet made its debut performance at the Thunder Over Cedar Creek Lake Air Show and Wings Over Tyler Air Show. For the most current list of performers and the up-to-date information on the NAS Oceana Air Show, visit www.oceanaairshow.com.

Courtesy photos Ric Peterson is scheduled to be the announcer for the 2014 NAS Oceana Air Show. He has announced more than 100 such events over the past 26 years.

THE VOICE OF OCEANA AIR SHOW The announcer for the 2014 NAS Oceana Air Show is Ric Peterson, an award-winning broadcaster. Peterson is the voice of Fleet Week San Francisco, the Los Angeles County and California Capital Air show, as well as the Canadian National International Air Show in Toronto. Peterson has traveled across the United States and Canada announcing at more than 100 such events over the past 26 years. He acts as master of ceremonies at the International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) annual convention in Las Vegas, the Young Eagles Gala at AirVenture, Oshkosh, Wis. and is an honorary member of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds Jet Demonstration Team. He also serves as a race track announcer for The Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, Indy Cart Mont Tremblant and NASCAR Montreal races. Peterson has written and narrated several television documentaries on aviation and is very active on the web, allowing air show fans to follow him on his travels and give them inside views of many performers by attaching his cameras to their planes. His videos have attracted thousands of viewers and you can follow his posts at www.allthingsaero.com. “I’m very excited to finally announce at a real fighter base and I can’t wait to explain what the men and women do here. I also hope to inspire you to stop dreaming and start flying and I plan to have a lot of fun doing it!” Peterson said.

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Kent Pietsch bringing variety to air show Since 1973, Kent Pietsch has performed his incredible aerobatic routines for millions of people at more than 400 shows that have taken him to quality venues throughout the United States, including Oceana, where he will be performing at the 2014 NAS Oceana Air Show Sept. 20 - 21. Pietsch fell in love with flying when he was 4 years old. Five decades later, his passion has not waned. Pietsch grew up in Minot, N.D., where every day after school, he’d find a way to get to the airport, and do whatever it took to get into an airplane. While most aerobatic performers have one basic program, Pietsch executes three storied acts that leave spectators mesmerized. These include a dead-stick (turning the engine off) routine from 6,000 feet and a rooftop landing on a moving RV. However, Pietsch is best known for a comedy act that features a detached aileron (wing flap) and a mesmerizing wingtip-scraping pass down the runway that you must see to believe. When Pietsch is at the controls of his plane, it is impossible not to watch him perform. Pietsch loves to fly, but the audience is always his number one priority. “If you can’t entertain, you have no business being out there,” he said. “The gratification is in knowing that people are enjoying

Courtesy photos Pietsch’s ﬂying routine includes a dead-stick (turning the engine off) routine from 6,000 feet and a rooftop landing on a moving RV. Pietsch will bring his Interstate Cadet aircraft to the annual NAS Oceana Air Show, Sept. 20 - 21.

themselves.” Pietsch’s humble nature and willingness to interact with fans make him a crowd favorite wherever he performs. He ﬂies an 800-pound Interstate Cadet with a 37-foot wingspan. The plane’s horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine can generate 90 horsepower and a G-force rang-

ing from -3 to +5. Pietsch is a recipient of the Bill Barber Award for Showmanship, the Art Scholl Showmanship Award, as well as an honorary member of the Canadian Snowbirds. For the most current list of performers and the up-to-date information on the NAS Oceana Air Show, visit www.oceanaairshow.com.

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Shockwave Jet Truck The Flagship | ﬂagshipnews.com | 09.18.14 | C5

It’s back – Darnell Racing Enterprises will bring the 30th Anniversary Tour of Shockwave Jet Truck to the NAS Oceana Air Show Sept. 20 - 21. When Les Shockley created the Shockwave Jet Truck in 1984, he had no idea the major impact this triple jet engine monster would have on not only the drag racing world, but also the air show industry. Many fans say they saw this truck perform when they were kids and even Chris Darnell, who shares the driving responsibilities with his dad Neal, got to ride in Shockwave at age 7 and now he’s in the drivers seat, a dream come true for him. With Darnell Racing Enterprises acquisition and rebuild of the famous Shockwave Jet Truck, the team had a very busy and successful 2013 season and also very exciting 2014 season so far. Darnell Racing Enterprises owns a ﬂeet of three jet trucks that includes Shockwave and two Flash Fire Jet Trucks. For the most current list of performers and the most up-to-date information on the NAS Oceana Air Show, visit www.oceanaairshow.com.

The Shockwave Jet truck, a triple jet engine Peterbilt Semi, performs at a show. Driving duties are shared between a father and son team, Chris and Neal Darnell.

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As driver/pilot of the world’s fastest jet powered truck, Neal Darnell has been performing at air shows for 10 years. With a long career producing various types of motorsport events Neal and wife Marilyn made the decision to turn over that business to son John in 1999. Neal then turned to real estate development, building a luxury subdivision in Springﬁeld, Mo., but missing the adrenalin rush from the various types of racing he’d been involved in, it was time to jump back in. Always interested in jet engines, he thought why not put a military ﬁghter jet engine in a Chevy pickup truck? With a little magic, a lot of money, a little luck, and lots of hard work, the Flash Fire Jet Truck was born. A Jet Truck with more than 12,000 Horsepower and capable of speeds approaching 400 mph. After licensing with NHRA and a short drag racing stint, Neal decided it was time to start performing at air shows and soon he was developing a reputation racing and beating some very fast airplanes, even an F-16 in 2011 at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington D.C. With over 20 years in the show promotion business as the producer of over 400 major, events Neal understands the importance of showmanship in everything he does. In 2005 Neal set an Air show Speed Record of 375 mph at Tyndall AFB in Florida. This record still stands today, making the Flash Fire Jet Truck the “Worlds Fastest Jet Powered Truck.”

Chris Darnell is the driver/ pilot of the 2nd Flash Fire Jet Truck and the Shockwave Jet Truck. Chris has been involved in motorsports his entire life. He has many years of experience in the Motorsports Promotion business as well. Chris has competed in many different types of racing over the years from drag racing to circle track and beyond. He has literally done it all. Having experience on the production side of motorsport events as well as a performer/competitor in motorsports goes a long way towards making each show a success. Chris also has a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing/ Advertising and Promotions from Missouri State University. Following in his father’s footsteps, Chris is now driving the 2nd Flash Fire Jet Truck in the Darnell Racing Stables. Besides driving one of the fastest trucks in the world on the air show circuit, Chris also owns a truck accessory company called 4 Wheel Customs.

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Super Hornet Demo Team The Flagship | ﬂagshipnews.com | 09.18.14 | C6

Super Hornet Demo Team to be featured performer at Air Show By Cathy Heimer Jet Observer

Photos by Harry Gerwien

MC3 Timothy Daughton VFA-106 weapons systems ofﬁcer Lt. Jason Hoch (left) and pilot Lt. Nate Miller are the East Coast’s 2014 Super Hornet Demo Team and will be demonstrating the capabilities of the jet during the NAS Oceana Air Show Sept. 20 - 21. Both are also instructors at the squadron.

After a two-year absence, the East Coast’s Super Hornet Team will once again take to the skies at the NAS Oceana Air Show, Sept. 20 - 21. Pilot Lt. Nate Miller and Weapons Systems Officer (WSO) Lt. Jason Hoch, based at Oceana with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106, will demonstrate the capabilities of the F/A-18F Super Hornet to the thousands of air show visitors expected to attend each day. “We’re looking forward to being the pride of the Navy, having their F/A-18 demonstration back at the Master Jet Base, our home field. We’re excited not just for us but for the public, Hampton Roads. It’s kind of a shame to have an air show and not have the local aviators be able to perform at that air show,” said Hoch, something that Miller agreed with. The 14-minute show will include vertical maneuvers and “we’re going to do our standard performance. It’s going to be a combination of high speed and low speed, in addition to different performance characteristics, both low altitude and high altitude,” said Miller. Because of budget issues and sequestration, military air shows were cancelled in 2013, which meant no performances for any demo teams. Until recently, it also appeared those same issues would again curtail the East Coast’s F/A-18 demo teams, which also includes the F/A-18C Hornet. But in late May, the two officers received a pleasant surprise when they were notified of their selection and completed a check ride on June 13. They completed a turnover with members of the 2012 Super Hornet Demo Team, which included four aviators and two jets, before the previous team transferred. The Oceana Air Show and Friends and Family Day on USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) mark the only two performances in 2014 for the team. Because of only one air show this year, only one Super Hornet crew in one jet was trained for 2014. “Hopefully, next year, we can train up a second crew,” said Hoch. To be selected for the team, aviators must have at least 1,000 hours in the F/A-18, be a qualified instructor and have at least two years left on their tour. Both agreed that timing was also important in their selection. Until reporting to the “Gladiators” in March 2013, Hoch was stationed at NAS Lemoore, Calif. with VFA41. A history major at Drexel University, the Allentown, Pa. native was commissioned through ROTC. “It just seemed like something fun to do – and here I am,” Hoch explained why he chose the Navy.

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We’re looking forward to being the pride of the Navy, having their F/A-18 demonstration back at the Master Jet Base, our home ﬁeld. We’re excited not just for us but for the public, Hampton Roads.” -Weapons Systems Ofﬁcer (WSO) Lt. Jason Hoch, based at Oceana with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106

“It’s nice to get off the boat every now and then, and having two hours out of the 24 on deployment, to get off the boat and do something else makes all the difference in the world,” he said about why he chose aviation. Miller, originally from Sammamish, Wash., reported to the “Gladiators” in September 2013, following a tour just across the Oceana flightline at VFA-103. A graduate of the University of North Dakota’s aerospace program, he was commissioned through Officer Candidate School. “I always wanted to be a pilot. I thought this would be the most exciting and most challenging way to be a pilot,” he said about flying the Super Hornet. Although the team flies between 30 - 40 hours a month and they always fly together, being part of the Super Hornet Demo Team is only part of their duties at VFA-106. Both are instructors for VFA-106’s Fleet Replacement Squadron, which trains new pilots and WSOs. They also have ground jobs and are still required to travel as part of detachments. “It’s still a privilege to learn the demonstration routine and perform for the public,” explained Miller. “It’s exciting to do the Oceana show and hopefully, this will kick if off for next year with some more shows,” added Hoch. To learn more about the F/A-18 Hornet Demo Team and the pilot, as well as the fleet flyby being performed by VFA-32 at the 2014 NAS Oceana Air Show, pick up a copy of next week’s Jet Observer or visit www. oceanajetobserver.com. For a complete schedule of performers and air show updates, visit www.oceanaairshow.com

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The Viper The Flagship | ďŹ‚agshipnews.com | 09.18.14 | C7

The pilot Jason Newburg is an â€œextreme aerobatic pilotâ€? who â€œloves to share his high energy performance with air show audiences around the country.â€? Newburg will bring The Viper to the NAS Oceana Air Show Sept. 20 - 21, where he will keep spectators on the edge of their seats. From the very beginning in Toronto, Canada, Newburgâ€™s father, Ron, instilled a passion for aviation in his son. Ron built aircraft and competed in Aerobatic Championships in the late 1960s and those performances inspired Newburg to become the aerobatic pilot he is today. At the age of 16, Newburg had his ďŹ rst solo ďŹ‚ight and by 17, had earned his pilot license. Sea and ski planes were the ďŹ rst he added to his list of aircraft and he continued to build his experience in many different types of aircraft. Eighteen years ago, Newburg discovered the aircraft that would satisfy his craving for an adrenaline rush. The Pitts Biplane allowed him to explore his interest of aerobatic ďŹ‚ight. Newburg has ďŹ‚own competition and air shows in Extra300s, Suhkois, Cap 232 â€” some of the highest performance competition aircraft in the world, but returned to the Pitts S2S, which he said â€œis

the best air show aircraft ever built.â€? One of his favorite roles has been his involvement with the Embry-Riddle Sport Aviation Club, where he acted as vice president for many years. He has served as an International Aerobatic Club chapter president for ďŹ ve years. In Dallas, Newburg now instructs and coaches aerobatic pilots. After receiving his FAA Aircraft Mechanic license with his FAA inspection authorization, Newburg formed his own

company in Dallas as a way to put his aircraft knowledge to work. He modiďŹ es and maintains aircraft and provides a wide range of aviation services to aerobatic pilots. These skills were instrumental in the creation of the Pitts Viper and Viper Airshows. Newburg has been granted by the FAA and ICAS an unlimited, unrestricted air show authorization. He is an Unlimited Aerobatics Competitor. Newburg has competed in a number of events, and has competed at the advance level since 2003. In 2006, he took his talent to Sweden to compete in the Advanced Aerobatic World Championship. He has also competed in the Reno Air Races. In 2010, he competed in the Lonestar Aerobatic Championship and earned the title of Lonestar Unlimited Champion. Aerobatic Aircraft of Texas is Newburgâ€™s aerobatic training center in Dallas. He offers instruction in aerobatics, unusual attitudes and thrill rides in both Pitts (Biplane) and Extra Aircraft. For more information on Jason Newburg and Viper Airshows, visit www.viperairshows.com. For the most current list of performers and the most up-todate information on the NAS Oceana Air Show, visit www.oceanaairshow.com.

Courtesy photos Jason Newburg will ďŹ‚y The Viper at the Oceana Air Show, Sept. 20 - 21. Newburg is an â€œextreme aerobatic pilot.â€?

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GEICO Skytypers The Flagship | ﬂagshipnews.com | 09.18.14 | C8

Skytypers to leave their mark The GEICO Skytypers will leave their messages high in the sky during the 2014 NAS Oceana Air Show Sept. 20 - 21.

Fast facts about the GEICO Skytypers ■ The GEICO Skytypers are a flying unit based in Long Island, N.Y. ■ The team is comprised of 10 pilots who fly World War II-era aircraft. ■ The GEICO Skytypers are the only flying unit in the world to type giant skytyped messages and perform in air shows across the United States.

Aircraft ■ The aircraft used by the GEICO Skytypers are the North American SNJ-2s originally built in 1940 and 1941 during World War II. ■ Called the T-6 Texan by the Army Air Corps, the Harvard by the RAF, and affectionately known as “The Pilot Maker” by its crews, the SNJ was designed to transition from basic trainers to ﬁrst-line tactical aircraft. ■ There are only 11 remaining aircraft of this type in the world, of which the team utilizes six. The planes have been fully restored and specially equipped with modiﬁcations for skytyping missions.

Skytyping ■ Flying in a line-abreast formation (side-by-side in a straight line), the GEICO Skytypers’ lead aircraft carries

a custom-designed computer. The computer transmits specialized radio signals to each speciﬁc aircraft at the appropriate time to release puffs of smoke. ■ The incoming radio signal causes a valve to release a non-polluting solution into the manifold which is then steam compressed and forced out of the engine exhaust. The moment the steam hits the cold air at 10,000 feet, the white “dot-matrix” clouds appear. ■ The aircraft ﬂy approximately 250 feet apart to create letters 1,000 feet in height (or as tall as the Empire State Building) and spanning six to eight miles long. ■ The messages are visible for 15 miles in any direction and can be seen for approximately 400 square miles. ■ Skytyping is 17 times faster than skywriting. A single letter is created every four seconds.

Air show performance ■ The Skytypers perform a low-level, precision ﬂying demonstration that has thrilled spectators all over the United States. ■ The demonstration features maneuvers and formations utilized during World War II. ■ Through expert energy management and steady hands, the expert pilots extract every ounce of performance possible from the World War II antique aircraft. For the most current list of performers and the most up-todate information on the NAS Oceana Air Show, visit www. oceanaairshow.com.

Have You Gotten Any Flowers Lately? Courtesy photos Four of the team members demonstrate the vertical diamond. The aircraft have been fully restored and specially equipped with modiﬁcations for skytyping missions.

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AIR SHOW TO HONOR WOUNDED WARRIORS In a suite of offices in building 3, 7th floor of Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, the Navy Wounded Warrior - Safe Harbor Program works to assist wounded and seriously ill Sailors and Coast Guardsmen of all ratings and ranks. The 2014 NAS Oceana Air Show will honor wounded warriors and recognize their sacrifices throughout this weekend’s show. But just as importantly, the event will bring attention to a program that assists not just service members who are combat injured, but also those battling serious illnesses such as cancer, multiple sclerosis or PTSD, or hurt in motorcycle or car accidents. Being recognized at a major military event such as the Oceana Air Show is extremely important to the program. “Up until last year, when we regionalized, most people didn’t even know who we were,” said Lt. Aileen Lott, recovery care coordinator for Navy Wounded Warrior-Safe Harbor at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. Each service, along with the special forces, has their own wounded warrior program that provides nonmedical services to the military member and their family. While the numbers fluctuate, Lott said, as of early September, they were tracking 220 active duty members. The Portsmouth location is headquarters for Navy Mid-Atlantic Region, one of five program regions in the U.S. The Mid-Atlantic Region covers the area from North Carolina to Maine, and west to Illinois, with the exception of Naval District Washington, which is its own region.

A common misconception about the program is that it’s only for combat wounded active duty service members. “We are for seriously ill, injured or wounded,” Lott stressed. When the program was initially stood up in 2006, Lott said they only worked with combat injured, but within a short time, the program was changed to be more inclusive. It has also changed names. Having started as Navy Safe Harbor in 2006, it was later changed to Navy Wounded Warrior - Safe Harbor. “A lot of people thought we were port operations, or in charge of tugs,” Lott said about the original name. “We’re a bridge to resources … We’re the one person they can call to deal with anything non-medical related, so they can focus on getting better … They can just call us and we will help them ﬁgure it out,” she said. The program can help with questions about navigating the medical retirement system, ﬁnding childcare, education, job training, legal assistance with a power of attorney, wills and more. Referrals for the program can come from anyone, including medical professionals, social workers, chaplains, the chain of command

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and even service members themselves. Once her office receives a referral, it’s screened by their doctor at the program’s headquarters in Washington D.C. “He makes the determination for every referral that comes through whether they will be enrolled in our program or what we call an ‘assist case.’ We don’t turn anyone away,” Lott said. Enrollment is based on the service member’s condition and how long it’s expected to last. Those with illnesses or injuries expected to last for more than a year or seriously affect their military service, will probably be enrolled in the program, which usually means for their entire life. If the Sailor or Coast Guardmen is able to return to duty or are medically retired, a transition team in Washington D.C. takes over the case and provides follow-up. “In assist cases, initially they get the same level of care. We do an initial assessment, we identify their needs. The difference is once we have helped them with everything we’ve identified then we close their case,” said Lott. However, even if their case has been closed, they are encouraged to call if anytime they need something. Unfortunately the Navy’s program is sometimes confused with the Wounded Warrior Project, a non-governmental organization which provides support for injured warriors. The longer they are in existence and the more outreach they provide, Lott said their mission will be clearer and the less the two programs will be confused. The program helps enrollees apply for benefits, find childcare, financial assistance, and adaptive athletic programs, apply to receive a service animal, among others. For those transitioning out of the military, Lott said they provide assistance with Tricare options, education and employment opportunities after the military, and coordinate with VA. Navy Wounded Warrior – Safe Harbor can also assist with the family’s travel expenses if the service

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member is hospitalized. The Navy covers travel and lodging expenses for up to three family members so they can be bedside for the patient. That family member assistance is especially invaluable for patients with traumatic brain injuries or PTSD because “we communicate a lot with family members,” said Lott. They also work closely with other Navy services, such as Fleet and Family Service Center which provides many resources for spouses and children. Much of their family support is on a case-by-case basis. The team works with the service member’s medical team, especially the nurse case manager. They also work with a liaison in Millington,

Tenn. to assist seriously ill service members, particularly single Sailors, leaving Hampton Roads to move back home to be close to family. Lott encourages service members and their families to learn more about Navy Wounded Warrior – Safe Harbor, and for those eligible, to not feel guilty about taking advantage of their services. “We would rather get referrals for people who don’t necessarily meet our criteria than have wounded warriors not get our services and not know about us,” she said. To learn more, visit http://safeharbor.navylive.dodlive.mil or call 855NAVY WWP (628-9997) or email navywoundedwarrior@navy.mil.

schedule of performers ■ The 2014 NAS Oceana Air Show is scheduled for Sept. 20 - 21.The following schedule of performances is the same for both days. All times and performers are subject to change.

10:15 a.m. – Air Show starts with Bill Leff T-6 warm-up 10:25 – Jason Newburg Viper warm-up 10:40 – F/A-18C Tactical Demonstration 10:55 – L-39 Albatross Demonstration 11:05 – Fleet Air Power Launch and Demonstration 11:35 – National Anthem Flag Jump and Fleet Aircraft Flybe 11:50 – Fleet Aircraft Recover 11:55 – Greg Shelton Stearman Solo Noon – Kent Pietsch Comedy Act 12:16 p.m. – Bill Leff T-6 Demonstration 12:31 – Bob Carlton Salto Jet Powered Glider Demonstration 12:43 – Jason Newburg/Viper Performance 12:55 – L-39 Albatross Demonstration 1:07 – Skydive Suffolk Jump Team Performance 1:17 – Geico Skytypers Demonstration 1:37 – Kent Pietsch Dead Stick Performance 1:50 – Greg Shelton/Sam Wing Walk Performance 2:05 – Justin Lewis/Micro Jet Demonstration 2:15 – Shockwave Jet Truck 2:25 – Navy Wounded Warrior-Safe Harbor Presentation 2:35 – F/A-18F Super Hornet Tactical Demonstration 2:50 – Kent Pietsch RV Top Landing 3:00 – U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron/Blue Angels 4:00 – Finish

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Religious Services JEB Little Creek Chapel JEB Fort Story Chapel ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass schedule: 5 p.m., Sat. (fulfills Sunday obligation) 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. , Sun. Confessions: 3:30 - 4:45 p.m., Sat. PROTESTANT Sun. School : 9 a.m. Sun. (Ages 4 - Adult) AWANA / Children’s Church : 10 a.m., Sun. (Ages 4 - 10) Worship service:10:30 a.m., Sun. Fellowship: 11:30 a.m., Sun. Coffeehouse: 5 p.m., Sun. Bible Study/ Band Practice: 5 p.m., Mon. WOC: 9:30 a.m., Wed Chapel choir practice: 7 p.m., Wed. Handbell choir: 7 p.m. Thurs.

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.

ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass schedule: 9 a.m., Sun. Bible study: 9:30 a.m., Tues. PROTESTANT Worship service:11 a.m., Sun. Bible study: Noon, Wed.

Naval Station Norfolk ROMAN CATHOLIC Our Lady of Victory Chapel Mass schedule: 11:45 a.m., Wed. | 10 a.m., Sun. PROTESTANT David Adams Memorial Chapel Worship services: 10:30 a.m., Sun. Jewish SABBATH Commodore Levy Chapel (Second Floor Bldg. C7) Sabbath: 7 p.m., Fri. (Sabbath Fellowship Oneg Shabbot Follows) ISLAMIC WORSHIP: Masjid al Da’wah 2nd Floor (Bldg. C-7) Services: 1 p.m., Fri. Chapels are open daily for prayer.

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