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BLACK DART EXERCISE TESTS C-UAS CAPABILITIES ABOARD JASON DUNHAM, LASSEN

NMCP corpsman recognized for assisting crash victim

By Rebecca A. Perron Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Public Affairs PORTSMOUTH

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Patrick Gravel was recognized, Sept. 15, by the Portsmouth Police Department for assisting the victim of a car crash last year.

Gravel is a staff member of the Healthcare Simulation and BioSkills Training Center at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP).

Chief of police Chief Tonya D. Chapman presented an award certificate to Gravel during a ceremony at police headquarters.

Gravel was recognized for his actions as

part of the Portsmouth Police Department’s annual awards program. During the ceremony, Chapman praised Gravel for his actions and concern for those at the scene of the crash.

Although the crash occurred in December, Gravel recalled the scene vividly.

“I was taking my son back to school after a doctor’s appointment at NMCP,” Gravel said. “As I was passing through an intersection, the light was turning yellow.

The truck behind me ran the light on red and hit a sedan that was entering the intersection. She hit the sedan just right and flipped her truck three or four times. I saw it all in my rear-view mirror.”

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As an EMT, I do this every day; as a corpsman, I do this every day, so for them to honor me was a shock and a surprise.”

-Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Patrick Gravel Gravel immediately dialed dispatch, a number he’s familiar with since his wife is a part-time paramedic for the city of Portsmouth, and reported the incident as he turned his car around. By the time he got there, Logistics Specialist 1st Class Erich » See NMCP | A7

NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR 2016 MILITARY CITIZEN OF THE YEAR The Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2016 Samuel T. Northern Military Citizen of the Year (MCOY) award.

Nominations are open to active duty E-6 and below. Nominees for this community service award must demonstrate active participation in off-duty community activities in addition to criteria expected of an enlisted military member. The award is not for a single act,

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but rather for sustained community service in Hampton Roads for a period of at least one year, but not more than two years. Local commands, as well as local volunteer organizations, can nominate outstanding personnel. Nominations received from volunteer organizations must be endorsed by the service member’s parent command in order to qualify for the award. Packages received from volunteer organizations will be forward-

ed to the appropriate command for verification and endorsement.

Nomination forms are available from the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce at http://tinyurl.com/zwz3css. All nominations must be received by Sept. 26. This year’s winner and finalists will be recognized during a luncheon held on Oct. 7 at the Norfolk Marriott Waterside Hotel.

For additional information, contact Candace Reid at 664-2572.

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Guided-missile destroyers USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) and USS Lassen (DDG 82) tested counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) capabilities during exercise Black Dart off the coast of Destin, Florida, Sept. 20.

The exercise provides a venue where participants from industry, government and operational forces can bring different systems together, share awareness of the latest developments in C-UAS capabilities, and train, evaluate and improve upon current systems.

“We got a lot of work accomplished yesterday validating and experimenting with new systems that we have,” Jason Dunham Commanding Officer Cmdr. Kevin Hoffman said. “Overall, the communication across all the Department of Defense agencies and different entities that we have here has been great. We have the opportunity to employ some systems that we have not tested before, so it’s a great experience for not only the ship, but the outside operators as well.”

Black Dart scenarios provided a realistic training environment for both Jason Dunham and Lassen to track UASs launched from Eglin, Air Force Base. In the initial scenarios, routes of the UASs were known to all operators, which allowed all systems, linked operators and sensors the ability to verify system settings and operator procedures. In advanced scenarios, routes of UASs were unknown, which increased the » See EXERCISE | A7

Top photo: Richard Hooks, an engineer from Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab, and Cadet 1st Class Hanson Oxford, a student at the U.S. Air Force Academy, operate an unmanned aerial system aboard a rigid hull inflatable boat during exercise Black Dart, Sept. 19. Black Dart is the largest DOD live-fly, live-fire, counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) technology demonstration.

HEROES AT HOME Lisa Smith Molinari dives into what it’s like to be a military spouse.

SEAPOWER SYMPOSIUM U.S. Naval War College (NWC) in Newport, Rhode Island welcomed the 22nd edition of the Chief of Naval Operations’ International Seapower Symposium (ISS) which began Sept.

20 with senior representatives from more than 100 nations attending.

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FLEET WEEK HAMPTON ROADS EVENT CALENDAR

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Navy Exchange Portsmouth wins 2015 Bingham Award

By Kristi Britt

The U.S. Navy, Local businesses and civic organizations are celebrating Fleet Week Hampton Roads 2016 from Oct. 7 through Oct. 15. There are a variety of events to honor the outstanding contributions and selfless sacrifice of service members and their families. Fleet Week Hampton Roads is held in conjunction with the Navy birthday. We celebrate and recognize the sacrifices and contributions made by our Sailors who are neighbors, volunteers and citizens actively working to enhance the quality of life in Hampton Roads.

Fleet Week Hampton Roads 2016 activities consist of school visits, band concerts, social events and military demonstrations throughout the area that showcase military personnel, equipment, technology and capabilities, while emphasizing the longstanding close relationship between the Hampton Roads community and the military.

5th Annual Fleet Ride

USO Military Appreciation Day

When: Oct. 4, noon Where: Bayside Harley-Davidson, Portsmouth For more information: visit www.baysidehd.com.

Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. day off and is free for all active and retired military members. Cost is $10 for all other riders. The ride is the largest motorcycle event in honor of our armed forces. All proceeds donated to Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society.

When: Oct. 9, 10 a.m.

Where: Virginia Zoo in Norfolk For more information: visit www.usohr.org.

Sponsored by the USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia, the event features children’s games, music, inflatable rides, face painting and clowns. The event is free and open to all DOD cardholders.

Military Citizen of the Year Luncheon

When: Oct. 13, 0700 a.m.

Where: Local schools For more information: call 322-2853.

Commands and Sailors are encouraged to volunteer at local elementary schools in celebration of the Navy’s birthday. Volunteer opportunities are available through installations school liaison officers. These opportunities include: raising morning colors, reading to classrooms and physical education activities.

When: Oct. 7 Where: Norfolk Waterside Marriott For more information: call 664-2572 Award inception and event has been hosted by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce since 1955, which recognizes outstanding enlisted – E-6 and below – for their demonstrated active participation in off-duty community activities. Guest speaker is Virginia State Senator Frank Wagner.

Navy Birthday Ball When: Oct. 8, 6 p.m.

Where: Norfolk Waterside Marriott For more information: visit www.hamptonroadsnavyball.com.

The Flagship, Inc., invites you to celebrate the U.S. Navy’s 241st birthday at the 2016 Hampton Roads’ Navy Ball on Saturday, Oct. 8 at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott, 235 East Main Street, Norfolk. The Hampton Roads Navy Ball is open to all hands and is a time honored tradition not to be missed. Seating is limited and will be sold on a first come first served basis. To get your tickets or for more information, visit hamptonroadsnavyball.com!

Navy Birthday School Outreach

Military Appreciation Day When: Oct. 13, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Where: Botanical Garden, Norfolk For more information: visit www.usohr.org.

Active-duty service members and their families receive free admission in honor of the Navy’s birthday.

Admiral’s Hockey Fleet Week Special When: Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Scope Arena, Norfolk For more information: visit www.norfolkadmirals.com or call 640-1212 ext: 23.

Norfolk Admirals will take on the Kalamazoo Wings.

Tickets for active-duty service member with military ID are $11 and can be purchased at the Scope box office.

Military Appreciation Day

Fleet Forces Band Performance

When: Oct. 8, 9 a.m.

Where: Children’s Museum of Virginia, Portsmouth For more information: visit www.childrensmuseumvirginia.com.

Admission will be $5 for military members and their families and will feature military static displays, demonstrations and demos. Fleet Forces Band will perform.

When: Oct. 14, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Oyster Point City Center, Newport News For more information: call 887-4939.

Concert is free and open to the public.

Dungeon Tours When: Oct. 8, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Where: Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Building 1 For more information: call 953-1941.

Tours are free and open to all DOD cardholders and their family members.

NNSY Public Affairs PORTSMOUTH

For three consecutive years Navy Exchange (NEX) Portsmouth has earned the NEX Bingham Award, the first store in their category to win three times in a row.

The team stationed at Scott Center Annex and Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) was awarded the 2015 Bingham Award for the 14 to 23 million dollar category, during a ceremony, Sept.20, at the Dry Dock Club.

“It’s been rewarding to me to see how this store has come along. I’ve seen the store evolve and the NEX Portsmouth team evolve with it,” presenter of the award and Chief Executive Officer of Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM Robert J. Bianchi said.

“This celebration is welldeserved and is the best part of my job. I know that I can do my job because we have associates like you here and around the world taking care of our Sailors and their families and making them feel part of something bigger. The Bingham Award is special and goes to the best of the best [that] supports our Navy families, and this team is the best of the best. Your team understands the value and importance of our customers and that’s why they keep coming back again and again and again. Your team is vital to our enterprise. You all embody the Bingham spirit, and you give that extra mile every single day.”

An award program dedicated to recognizing excellence in customer service,

operations, and management at NEX activities, the Bingham Award is named after the late Navy reserve Supply Corps Captain W.H. Bingham. An honor dedicated to rewarding those who go above and beyond the call of duty and set an example for the entire NEX community, NEX Portsmouth surged ahead of their efforts in previous years, exceeding exchange operating profit 128 percent over plan, 35 percent more than last year. Total profit equaled to $251,000, the highest exchange operating profit in recent history.

Total sales were the highest on record at $1.6 million, beating out their last year’s profit at $1.4 million.

Other accolades included providing more food services options to the shipyard population, including food service trucks, longer hours of operation, and more. The stores have seen timely renovations while continuing to provide a smooth business operation for the customers. Also, NEX Portsmouth won the NEXCOM Annual Military Star Card Acquisition Contest by exceeding the goal by 420 percent, the highest of any store across the entire enterprise.

The list goes on for the many accomplishments the team has achieved throughout the year; their efforts recognized once more for being the best of the best.

“The feedback we receive from patrons of the NEX Portsmouth is that the attention the customers receive while shopping is superior; beyond reproach,” Norfolk Naval Shipyard Commander Capt. Scott Brown said.

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Where: Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads / Northwest Annex, Norfolk For more information: visit www.raceit.com.

The event is free and open to all DOD cardholders. Registration is from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. and the race begins at 8:30 a.m. Test your agility on a five mile obstacle and endurance course. Post race party will feature a DJ and complimentary food and beverages for all registered participants.

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NEWS FROM NAS OCEANA

Meadows relieves Schager in change of command ceremony

By MC2 Jacob Richardson NAS Oceana Public Affairs VIRGINIA BEACH

Capt. Richard J. Meadows became the 44th commanding officer of Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana during a change of command ceremony at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit, Aug. 23, 2016.

Formerly serving as Oceana’s executive officer, Meadows relieved Capt. Louis J. Scha-

Harry Gerwien | MNV Capt. Richard J. Meadows became the 44th commanding officer of Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana during a change of command ceremony at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit, Sept. 23.

ger g Jr. in a hangar filled to capacity with senior Navy N leadership, city officials from the MidAtlantic A region, former Oceana commanding officers, families, friends and those who have worked for and with both naval officers.

Retired Capt. Brian Garrison was the guest speaker for the ceremony.

Garrison told the audience he was honored to be the guest speaker, “because there’s no individual I have admired and respected more for the past thirty years than Capt. Lou Schager.”

Garrison noted that his words could not do justice to Capt. Schager’s legacy. “Your impact is defined by the memories and experiences each of us here today and of literally thousands of Sailors, Officers and Navy civilians over the last thirty years, are privileged to have and to cherish,” Garrison said. “I know I speak for many in saying I was a better officer and person today because of your friendship, support and counsel.”

Commander of Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Rear Adm. John C. Scorby Jr. presented Schager with the Legion of Merit for his many accomplishments as the commanding officer of NAS Oceana, Dam Neck Annex and Naval Auxiliary Landing Field Fentress.

Scorby also commented on the recent 2016 NAS Oceana Air Show. “It was a huge success, showing more than 5,000 fifth grade Virginia Beach public school students not only the world of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, but the pride and professionalism of our Sailors.

In addition to being relieved, Capt Schager also retired from the Navy during the ceremony.

As Schager began his final remarks as Oceana’s commanding officer and as an officer in the U.S. Navy, he thanked various Navy officials, community leaders and family members for taking the time to attend the ceremony.

He singled out the Gold Star Families, families who have lost a loved one while they served in the armed forces. “It has been a supreme privilege getting to know each and every one of you and we are honored by your presence,” Schager said.

Schager recognized Capt. Meadows and his family for their support and friendship. “Our goal has always been to be better than we were yesterday and with you in charge that goal will be reached every day.”

Schager mentioned one of the greatest gifts he received while working as Oceana’s

Harry Gerwien | MNV Capt. Richard J. Meadows became the 44th commanding officer of Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana during a change of command ceremony, Sept. 23.

executive officer, and commanding officer was the support of the community and its leaders. “The cities of Virginia Beach with Mayor Sessoms, City Manager Jim Spore and Dave Hansen, Virginia Beach Police Chief Zucaro, Fire Chief Cover, Chesapeake City Manager Jim Baker and Police Chief Wright and Bob Geis, without the support of the whole community and leaders like these, we as a Navy cannot succeed.”

In his last remarks, Schager spoke of the Oceana team. “There are thousands of selfless men and women, in uniform and civilians, who make a base like Oceana operate successfully,” Schager said. “Thank you for your selfless sacrifice and for making my last tour in the Navy an incredibly fulfilling and rewarding experience.

Capt. Meadows also impressed upon the

hard work and responsibility that goes into running a large military installation like NAS Oceana. “We run an airport 24/7, 365 days a year, facilitating more than 300 F/A18 Super Hornets. Our Moral Welfare and recreation department provides services to over one million people annually, we house over 2,500 Sailors and feed them from two five-star accredited galleys that serve over 15,000 people a day,” Meadows said. “None of this would be possible without the over 10,000 outstanding Sailors and Civilians who make up the NAS Oceana Team.”

Meadows affirmed his dedication to Oceana. “I am honored to have the opportunity to lead NAS Oceana for the next 18 months.

NAS Oceana, Dam Neck Annex, and Fentress stands ready and remains the premier military installation in the world.”

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21, 2016. The non-combatant evacuation exercise is an opportunity for the United States and Oman to practice a bilateral mission of quickly providing security and safety to U.S. and international citizens abroad during a natural disaster or contingency

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U.S. Marines and Sailors from the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) with U.S. Embassy-Muscat and Royal Omani Police conducted the first non-combatant evacuation operation (NEO) exercise in Muscat.

NEO exercises serve to enhance a critical mission set by the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps to quickly provide security and safety to U.S. citizens abroad during a natural disaster or contingency. Marine group forces help safely evacuate personnel to the ship as Sailors aboard provide food and medical attention.

The exercise consisted of amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) and amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) supporting an amphibious landing and evacuation of select participants from the U.S. Embassy in coordination with the Royal Omani Police. Ship maneuvers and planning occurred Sept. 18.

The ARG/MEU provides a balanced and scalable sea-based crisis response force capable of accomplishing any mission ranging

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from combat to humanitarian assistance.

“The teamwork exhibited between San Antonio, Whidbey Island and the chief of mission, U.S. Embassy Muscat, Oman is the foundation behind conducting a timely and effective non-combatant evacuation,” Commander of Task Force 51 Naval Amphibious Force and 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade Brig. Gen. Francis L. Donovan said.

As the first NEO exercise conducted in Oman by U.S. Navy and Marine Corps assets, the exercise validated the capabilities of the ARG/MEU to execute the critical mission set of crisis response.

“Our units are integrated with the U.S. Embassy in Muscat, Oman to ensure that we are ready to respond to any contingency as an integrated naval amphibious force,” Donovan said. “While this is an unlikely mission in Oman, it’s important to work with all our regional embassies to ensure our plans are up to date and our procedures are well practiced.”

The NEO exercise strengthened the solid relationship with the Sultanate of Oman, demonstrating a commitment to conducting future cooperative exercises.

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BATARG COMPLETES PMINT

By MC1 Julie Matyascik USS Bataan Public Affairs ATLANTIC OCEAN

The amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) and the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BATARG), Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 8 and the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), completed a two-week PHIBRON-MEU Integrated Training (PMINT) exercise off the east coast of the U.S. During PMINT, more than 1,800 Sailors from amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) and dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) along with 1,400 Marines from the 24th MEU, integrated for the first time, to complete a series of exercises designed to enhance interoperability between the Sailors and Marines.

Carter Hall’s participation took place from Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, as the

ship was undergoing maintenance.

“PMINT was a resounding success,” Bataan Commanding Officer Capt. Eric N. Pfister said. “We had a chance to train face-to-face, exercise equipment and procedures, and really get a solid start.”

PMINT is comprised of a three-phase evolution and is typically about two weeks of training exercises. The first phase is embarkation. Sailors and Marines work together to practice mission essential tasks like flight deck qualifications, amphibious assaults, transportation of vehicles and gear from shore to ship and tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel.

“The purpose of this exercise is the three ships, Navy support elements and the MEU come together to work collectively,” Pfister said. “Our next evolution will be our midterm, the ARG/MEU exercise, where we will have inspectors grading our homework, followed by the final phase, COMPTUEX [Composite Training Unit Exercise], which will be like our final exam.”

While underway, the embarked MEU personnel conducted integrated warfighting operations through a series of planning exercises, surface gunnery and communication scenarios and air defense exercises.

“Although we’ve been building this team for a few months now, this is our first at-sea period, where we will begin to develop “muscle memory in the basics,” 24th MEU Commanding Officer Col. Ryan Rideout said. “A large percentage of us have not operated aboard ship in a while and for most of our Marines, this is their first time. That said, I couldn’t be happier with what I’ve seen so far, which is shaping up to be an extremely capable Navy and Marine Corps team.”

Marines flew a variety of aircraft from their Aviation Combat Element for training, including the MV-22B Osprey, the AV-8B Harrier, the AH-1 Cobra, CH-53E Super Stallion and the UH-1N Huey.

Upon the completion of PMINT, the BATARG will continue with its remaining exercises in preparation to deploy more effectively in early 2017.

Sgt. Matthew Callahan USS Bataan (LHD-5) rests in port Sept.

11. Marines and Sailors with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit recently came aboard the ship for Amphibious Squadron 8 (PHIBRON)-MEU integrated Training (PMINT).

PMINT allows the MEU to refine standard operating procedures for shipboard drills, safely conduct ship to shore execution of MEU missions and master the basics of shipboard life.

MC3 Raymond Minami Deck department Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), watch as Gunner’s Mate Seaman Sam Harding shoots a Shot line over to the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE-13), prior to performing a replenishment-at-sea.

Cpl. Hernan Vidana A MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 departs USS Bataan (LHD 5) during Amphibious Squadron Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) at-sea. PMINT familiarizes Marines and sailors with amphibious operations and to safely execute embarkation training in preparation for future pre-deployment exercises.

Marines exit a MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 aboard USS Bataan (LHD 5) during Amphibious Squadron Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) at-sea.

PMINT familiarizes Marines and sailors with amphibious operations and to safely execute embarkation training in preparation for future predeployment exercises.

Lance Cpl. Brianna Gaudi A Humvee drives up the ramp of a landing craft, air cushion vehicle with Assault Craft Unit 4 embarked aboard USS Bataan (LHD-5) during a ship to shore deployment as part of their PHIBRON/MEU integration training at Onslow Beach, North Carolina.

Cpl. Hernan Vidana

Cpl. Hernan Vidana An AV-8B Harrier pilot prepares to take-off from USS Bataan (LHD-5) during Amphibious Squadron Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training at sea, Sept. 19, 2016.

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Klain was already out of his vehicle and beginning to pull the driver of the truck out of hers.

“The truck was on its side, so I helped him and we moved her away from the vehicle,” Gravel said. “I told him to stay with her so I could check on the occupants of the car. Those in the car had minor injuries and were mostly shaken up, so I came back to her and checked her vitals. I checked her pulse and checked her pupillary response with the flashlight on my cell phone. I kept her awake since I suspected she had a concussion.”

As a volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician (EMT) for Carrollton, Virginia, and with three deployments to Iraq, Gravel said it wasn’t that unusual to see a car on its side, and his corpsman and EMT training kicked in.

“When the paramedics arrived, I knew them since my wife is a firefighter [ and] paramedic for the city of Portsmouth and Isle of Wight County,” Gravel said. “I told them her vital signs and status. I assisted with putting her on the backboard, because I’m also a volunteer firefighter [and] EMT in Carrollton, and assisted with getting her loaded up.”

Gravel is humble about the recognition and thought he was being summoned to court as a witness when he got the call about the award.

“I’m a little awestruck at the whole thing,” Gravel said. “It doesn’t feel like I did that much, in my opinion. I did my job. I would hope that someone would stop for my wife if something happened to her. As an EMT, I do this every day; as a corpsman, I do this every day, so for them to honor me was a shock and a surprise. I do this because I love my job. I love being a Sailor and I love taking care of people.”

Gravel’s dream of serving in the Navy began when he was six years old.

“I can remember when my dad retired after a 20year career as an electrician’s mate,” Gravel said.

“However, there are seven corpsmen in my family, including myself and my wife. Everyone else is either retired or separated.”

As Gravel celebrates his 13th anniversary of service, his resume speaks volumes.

His tours to Iraq include treating patients in casualty evacuation in 2005, deploying with a Marine light armored reconnaissance battalion in 2006, and deploying with a Marine wing support squadron in 2009. He also deployed aboard the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH-20) in 2010 to assist with victims of the earthquake in Haiti, as well as last year during Continuing Promise 2015.

Gravel’s current assignment in the Simulation Center is to teach HM First, a course for corpsmen who are transferring to operational units, and the Tactical Combat Casualty Course which is for corpsmen who are preparing to deploy in support of combat operations.

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realistic aspect of the training.

“The goal here is to test our organic sensors radar systems, camera systems and interface with the shore side [operators] who are testing systems for the same purpose,” Jason Dunham Combat Systems Officer Lt. Cmdr.

Carl Poe said. “We want to communicate and coordinate to expand our battlespace and reduce reaction time we have from detection to engagement of these UASs.” Air Force cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy operated UASs from Jason Dunham’s rigid hull inflatable

boat about two nautical miles away from Jason Dunham, providing an opportunity for the cadets to test the UASs in a maritime environment and allowing Jason Dunham opportunities to test sensor and tracking systems from different ranges and elevations.

“Great job to the Air Force cadets with their first time operating a quad-copter in an at sea environment, and landing it in a two-foot by two-foot space,” Hoffman said. “It allowed us to test our detection capabilities, and evaluate our tactics, techniques and procedures, which is what Black Dart is allowing us to focus on.”

Exercise Black Dart is

MC1 Maddelin Angebrand Exercise Black Dart participants including Sailors, Airmen and DOD personnel arrive at the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), Sept. 18. Black Dart is the largest DOD live-fly, live-fire, counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) technology demonstration.

planned, coordinated and overseen by the DOD’s Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense Organization and is sponsored by the Office

of the Secretary of Defense.

The exercise is fully nested within the Chairman’s Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense Vision 2020.

Naval oceanography leverages better science, communications to deliver better results From Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command Public Affairs NORFOLK

The U.S. Navy faces numerous strategic challenges and the Naval Oceanography community is leveraging better science and communications to deliver better results for maintaining maritime superiority.

This was the message Fleet Weather Center Norfolk Commanding Officer Capt. Keith Williams delivered to members of the National Weather Association in a keynote address at their annual meeting, Sept. 15.

“Some of the biggest global strategic drivers are those that we in meteorology and oceanography know well, such as extreme drought, tropical cyclone intensification, regional El Nino and La Nina impacts and a potentially seasonally icefree Arctic,” Williams said.

Three evolving areas have contributed greatly to maritime superiority: environmental sensing capabilities, numerical modeling and tactical decision aids. Williams specifically cited Naval Oceanography’s two decades of experience with

unmanned systems, as well as high-performance computing which has enabled coupled modeling and allowed the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) to make significant improvements to the accuracy of their track forecasts over the last five years.

“In resource protection terms, a 26 percent reduction in mean track error at five days can mean the difference between getting the fleet underway or not,” Williams said. “Getting this recommendation right translates to tens of millions of dollars in cost savings every year.”

He further noted that knowing the track and intensity of a tropical cyclone can provide tactical advantages as well.

“Our tactical decision aids translate measured and derived weather parameters into a composite understanding of how the physical environment may impact particular operations,” he added.

“Apart from improved model physics the greatest advances in tactical decision aids will be realized through collaboration across the Navy’s warfare communities to deliver the models, databases and observations these decision aids require.”

In the future, he said, collaborative

modeling solutions will achieve even more accurate and longer range forecasting. An example is the Earth System Prediction Capability or ESPC, a multiagency next generation global ensemble capability that will fully couple atmosphere, sea, ice and land interfaces in a numerical model. The goal is to achieve time-scales ranging from hours to 90 days.

The National ESPC Project leverages the expertise of the entire U.S. weather community, including the Department of Defense, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NASA, the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation, to accelerate research to operations of the U.S. National environmental capability.

Within the next year, Williams said that the Navy will leverage the National Weather Service’s (NWS) 20 years of technological advances and collaboration with the community of interest when NMOC’s Fleet Weather Centers and JTWC migrate their forecast applications and processing to NWS’ Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System II.

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MILITARY CONDUCTS CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS EXERCISE DURING VALIANT SHIELD 2016

By MC3 Sara B. Sexton Task Force 70 Public Affairs PHILIPPINE SEA

Air and surface units from the Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force conducted a concept of operations simulated exercise during Valiant Shield 2016, Sept. 17.

The concept of operations simulation is designed to improve the interoperability and tactics between multiple military branches.

Units participating in the exercise included, Carrier Strike Group 5 including USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), Carrier Air Wing 5, USS Chancellorsville (CG 62), USS Barry (DDG 52), USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), USS Stethem (DDG 63), USS Benfold (DDG 65), USS McCampbell (DDG 85), USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54), the Wasp-class USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), the San Antonio-class USS Green Bay (LPD 20), and the Whidbey Island-class USS Germantown (LSD 42), aircraft from the 199th Fighter Squadrons, 18th Fighter Squadron, 44th Fighter Squadron and the 67th Fighter Squadron.

in its sixth year This is the sixth exercise in the Valiant Shield series that began in 2006. Barry is on patrol with Carrier Strike Group Five (CSG 5) in the Philippine Sea supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

“The goal of this exercise was to test and stress the joint and integrated air and missile defense of a Carrier Strike Group and Expeditionary Strike Group,” Chancellorsville’s Commanding Officer Capt. Wilson Marks said.

The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62), Task Force 70’s Air Defense Commander, led the exercise. The ship gave guidance and direction to the units and coordinated between surface and air units.

“Valiant Shield furthered joint interoperability concepts among the branches by planning and executing in several mission areas with emerging and existing

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tactical systems from the Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps,” Valiant Shield planner Cmdr. Michael Posey said. “This exercise set the conditions to further refine tactical integration of new weapons systems, deconfliction measures, and procedures. Additionally, the exercise fostered the warrior ethos of the Joint Force, by integrating liaison officers across services.”

Throughout the exercise the units were required to work together to protect the targeted unit. Protecting the unit was completed through using a number of ballistic missile defense tactics and air defense tactics.

Simulated exercises, like the one conducted during Valiant Shield, help create situations that cannot be replicated in the physical world. The simulation uses a number of factors and places them into a sequence of events to test all capabilities of each unit within the exercise.

Valiant Shield 2016 is a biennial, U.S.-only, field training exercise with a focus on joint training among U.S. forces to conduct a range of missions in the air, sea, land, and cyberspace.

The forwarddeployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) launches a vertical launch anti-submarine rocket (VLA) missile from its aft launchers during Valiant Shield 2016.

Valiant Shield is a biennial, U.S. only, field-training exercise with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces.

Exercise Silent Response 2016 underway begins From U.S. Naval Forces EuropeAfrica/U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs GAETA, ITALY

MC3 Jeanette Mullinax Lt. j.g. Jessica Vaeth (right), voting assistance officer of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), explains how to register for an absentee ballot request following a Women’s Equality Day celebration.

Free absentee ballot mail tracking for Sailors overseas and on sea duty

By Debbie Dortch Naval Supply Systems Command Corporate Communications Public Affairs MECHANICSBURG, PA.

Sailors overseas and on sea duty, eligible family members, and U.S. civilians overseas casting absentee ballots between now and election day are eligible for free Express Mail service with free tracking at afloat and ashore military post offices.

“Sailors’ votes count, no

matter where they are located.” Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Navy Postal Operations Director Gabe Telles said. “This free tracking service gives Sailors peace of mind knowing their ballots are received and counted.”

Customers will receive a copy of the Express Mail label number to track ballot delivery status at www.usps.com. » See VOTE | B7

The U.S. 6th Fleet has begun exercise Silent Response 2016, a regularly scheduled training exercise.

Exercise Silent Response 2016 has been conducted since 2015 and is not in response to any specific threat or realworld activity. The training conducted allows U.S. 6th Fleet staff to practice its routine functions in degraded communications environments, as well as at alternate locations for flexibility.

“Exercise Silent Response is designed to test the ability of the U.S. 6th

Fleet staff to adapt and innovate,” U.S. 6th Fleet Maritime Operations Center Director Capt. Brendan McLane said.

“The staff will exercise command and control over the full spectrum of naval operations in degraded communications environments. In a first for 6th Fleet, the exercise scenario will force the staff to move from the command ship to an alternate location.

This unique training will challenge us to maintain continuity of operations, which will improve our skills and make our team stronger.”

Approximately 200 U.S. 6th Fleet personnel will be involved in Silent Response 2016. The purpose of the

MC2 Daniel P. Schumacher Information Systems Technician 1st Class Bradlee Young, assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Europe, Detachment Maritime Ashore Support Team, assembles tents in Gaeta, Italy, in preparation for exercise Silent Response 2016, Sept. 7.

exercise is to ensure the staff is ready to respond to real-world events, even when experiencing degraded communications capabilities, or from » See SILENT RESPONSE | B7

HISTORY MADE WHEN NAVY’S FIRST AVIATION PA EARNS WINGS OF GOLD

By HM2 Matthew Clutter Navy Medicine Operational Training Center Public Affairs PENSACOLA, FLA.

A family medicine physician’s assistant (PA) became the Navy’s first aviation PA in a historic “winging” ceremony held, Sept. 21, at the Navy Aerospace Medical Institute (NAMI) in Pensacola, Florida.

Lt. William Grisham now reports to NAMI as a staff member, seeing

naval aviators and aviation flight crew patients.

The culmination of Grisham’s efforts gives the Navy another avenue from which to pull specialists in the field of aviation medicine, and creates a new program to train health care providers to work alongside flight surgeons.

“Lt. Grisham’s designation as the first aeromedical physician’s assistant is great for the fleet, Navy

Medicine and the Medical Service Corps’ physician assistant community,” NAMI Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Capt. John Wyland said.

“Aerospace medicine physician’s assistants will serve as invaluable flight surgeon extenders in areas of direct patient care, preventive medicine, safety and readiness. They will fill critical operational billets, and » See AVIATION | B7

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HeroesatHome Apples, oranges and milspouses

By Lisa Smith Molinari Military spouse contributor

I know what you’re all secretly wondering about me. So, why don’t I address it right off the bat.

Yep, your suspicions are correct – I do weigh over 150 pounds.

I’ve worn double-digit sized pants since the eighth grade, I have a brick of Velveeta in my fridge, I can’t remember my times tables when put on the spot, I never dust the ceiling fan blades, and I’ll admit it – I let the dog lick me right on the mouth.

There, now you know, I’m not perfect.

Isn’t it strange that humans instinctually size each other up, as if we’re all part of some Darwinian survival of the fittest scenario? What’s even more interesting is that competitive instinct affects military spouses differently than our civilian counterparts.

Often, civilians compete on a material level – who has the most expensive handbag, the best lawn, the best-dressed kids, the fastest car, the biggest house, the highest paying job, or the coolest vacations.

But in the military, uniforms broadcast rank and pay grade. Many of us live in identical base quarters, we take our trash to communal dumpsters, wearing the same lounge pants we all bought from the same PX clearance racks for $9.99, and our trash contains the same K-cups and chicken bones we all picked up at the same commissaries.

Since our spouses’ incomes and benefits are a matter of public record, the playing field for

military spouses is entirely different than it is for civilians. We don’t compare material possessions. We want to know: Who has moved the most? Who has lived in the worst base housing?

Who has suffered the most deployments? Who has lived overseas the longest time?

Instead of tit-for-tats over who has the best Pottery Barn curtains, we military spouses wrangle over whose life is, strangely enough, harder.

But the matchup over military hardships breaks down, when you consider that military spouses’ lives are really too diverse to compare.

According to the 2014 Military One Source Demographics Report, there are 665,619 active-duty military spouses, and 381,773 selected reserve military spouses. There are also at least 326,000 surviving military spouses and a whopping 15 million more spouses of U.S. military veterans, according to the 2010 National Survey of Veterans.

We may all be known as “milspouses,” but our differences are greater than our similarities.

Military spouses hail from every branch of the U.S. armed forces. They grew up in big cities and small towns in every state. They are of varying ethnicities. Some are shy, others outgoing. Some have traditional careers, while others work at home. Some are young, and others, like me, are … young-ish.

Also, like apples and oranges, our life experiences cannot adequately be compared due to variations in military communities. There are chaplains, aviators, culinary specialists, missile technicians, engineers, cryptologists, aircrew, submariners, infantry, artillery, tankers, and Special Forces, to name a few. Each community has its own subculture, deployment tempo, platform requirements, work schedules and social traditions.

As a young navy spouse, I felt inadequate when compared to friends in other military communities who were enduring more deployments. When my husband deployed for a year in 2007, I thought it was my chance to earn some “street cred.” After the first six months alone with three kids, a huge dog, and endless home maintenance, I realized how silly I was for wishing hardship upon myself just so I would stack up to my friends.

Now, after 23 years as a military spouse, I appreciate the diversity of our individual journeys.

It’s not who moved the most, who lived in the worst base housing, or whose spouse had the longest deployment. Each of us has our own distinctive experience based on our military community’s subculture, our family make up, and our diverse backgrounds.

Rather than competing, let’s focus on what military spouses have in common. We are hardworking, dedicated, and resourceful. We are strong in the face of hardship. We provide a constant presence at home. We share our active duty spouse’s sense of duty, honor and patriotism.

Most importantly, every military spouse loves a U.S. serviceperson, and like apples and oranges, they make all of our lives very sweet indeed.

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

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A. Yes. We have home selling workshops and property management workshops, no appointment is needed.

Just stop by the Housing center and ask for a Realty Specialist to assist you.

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MC3 Caleb Cooper Naval Aircrewman (Operator) 1st Class Billy Swinney, Patrol Squadron (VP) 40, holds his son after returning home to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island from deployment. VP-40 conducted patrol and reconnaissance operations in the 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR CHOLESTEROL From Tricare.mil

September is Cholesterol Education Month. Cholesterol plays an important role in your heart’s health but unfortunately, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 73.5 million adults have high cholesterol.

Cholesterol is made by your liver.

It is used to make hormones your body needs and to digest fatty foods.

It is found in many foods you eat such as egg yolks, fatty meats, and cheese.

If you take in more cholesterol than your body uses, the extra cholesterol builds up on the walls of your blood vessels. This makes it harder for blood to flow to your heart and other organs. This can lead to health problems such as coronary artery disease (CAD), which is the most common kind of heart disease in the U.S. Children, young adults and older Americans can have high cholesterol.

Risk factors for high cholesterol include diabetes, lack of exercise, poor diet, obesity and genetics. Since there are no signs or symptoms of high cholesterol, for some, the first sign of CAD is a heart attack.

The only way to know if you are at higher risk for cardiovascular disease is to get your cholesterol checked through a simple blood test. TRICARE covers cholesterol testing every five years in adults age 20 and over, as recommended by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.

Talk to your primary care manager (PCM) for more information on preventive screenings and how to remain heart healthy.

Prime beneficiaries may receive clinical preventive services from the PCM or any network provider without a referral or authorization at no cost.

If you use TRICARE Standard,

cholesterol screenings are only covered when combined with an immunization, breast, cervical, colorectal or prostate cancer screenings.

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Military spouses complete CPO season together in Hawaii

By MC2 Jeff Troutman Navy Public Affairs Support Element West, Det. Hawaii PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII

For chief petty officer (CPO) selectees, completing their extensive six-week Navy and chief heritage training is reason enough for celebration, but to complete the process alongside a husband or wife is a special event not often seen during CPO 365 Phase II. However, that’s exactly what happened in Pearl Harbor, Sept. 16, when Chief Legalman Belinda Hall received her gold fouled anchors alongside her military spouse, Gunnery Sgt. Corey Hall.

“The success of my career could not have happened without my family’s continuous support and understanding, especially from my husband and my three beautiful daughters,” Hall said. “If not for my husband’s support, I

about CPO 365 CPO 365 is a year-round training initiative Chiefs Messes throughout the Navy take on to prepare petty officers first class to become chiefs. Phase II of CPO 365 begins when the chief petty officer selection board results are released, usually in the month of August.

would not have been able to continue my career. He has truly been my foundation, friend and mentor.”

Though participating in the Phase II process in Hawaii, Hall is stationed aboard aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in San Diego, California, and needed to gain special approval from her chain of command to participate in Pearl Harbor.

She completed the majority of her Phase II training at her command, which she admit-

ted to being a challenging process. However, she credited her husband with always being there to support, even from afar.

“My Phase II process began while the USS [Carl] Vinson was underway and it was tough,” Hall said. “During the underway, there were long days with little to no communication, other than a daily email. Logging on to my computer and seeing an email from my husband kept me motivated, because no matter how long or tough his day was, he took the time to write me and give me words of encouragement that everything we were going through would be worth it in the end.”

Meanwhile, thousands of miles away in Hawaii, Gunnery Sgt. Hall was feeling many of the same challenges his wife was enduring during her training. Due to the CPO 365 training program being exclusive to the Navy, Gunnery Sgt. Hall had to submit

MC2 Johans Chavarro Chief (Select) Legalman Belinda Hall and her husband Gunnery Sgt. Corey Hall pose for a photo during CPO Pride Week 2016 in Hawaii.

would come back from Phase II as a chief, with more confidence and a kind of swagger about them,” Gunnery Sgt. Hall said. “When I got to the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24 here in Hawaii, my senior enlisted leader asked if I would be interested.

I told him I would and he explained the process and what I needed to do.”

Gunnery Sgt. Hall said despite being a part of a process exclusive to the Navy, the chief selectees from his command helped acclimate him to the Phase I and II training evolutions. The long days of team-building events, community relations projects and guidance on deckplate leadership weren’t as challenging as the time he had to spend away from his daughters and his wife.

“Going through the process together with her was tough for the first week or so,” Gunnery Sgt. Hall said. “We never talked, but I understood how busy she was because I was super busy myself. With us both going through it, I would think of her during the tough MC2 Johans Chavarro times and remind myself that Gunnery Sgt. Corey Hall participates in a CPO 365 Phase II drill and cadence event during CPO Pride Week 2016 in Hawaii. it wasn’t about me. You will a request through his chain of command to participate in the Phase I and II cycles. His senior enlisted leader ultimately provided him the opportunity that which, in the end, reunited him with his wife.

“I would always see how the [petty officers first class]

be challenged throughout your career and your life, so who better to weather the hard times than the one you chose to spend the difficult moments of your life with.”

That perseverance finally paid off for both when they got to pin each other’s gold-fouled anchors to each other’s collar at the end of their latest journey.

Whether they were an ocean apart or training right next to each other, the Halls knew they had each other’s support every step of the way.

Hall hopes other service members, regardless of which branch they work for, understand the importance of having a supportive spouse during their Phase II process.

“Being dual military is not easy, regardless of what branch you serve with,” Hall said. “It’s important to be supportive of your spouse’s heritage and tradition, and most of all, be fascinated about everything they do.

If there is any way for you to be involved in the branch your spouse serves with, do it! For those who are not dual military, help your spouse or significant other understand what you do and the importance of their support through this process.”

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MC2 Jess Lewis Commander of the Royal Canadian navy Vice Adm. M.F. Ronald Lloyd, provides remarks during the Chief of Naval Operations’ 22nd International Seapower Symposium (ISS) at U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island.

Naval War College hosts International Seapower Symposium

Haley Nace Participants converse during the Chief of Naval Operations’ 22nd International Seapower Symposium (ISS) at U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island.

Damage Controlman 2nd Class William Terrian, assigned to MidAtlantic Regional Maintenance Center in Norfolk, demonstrates running a 3-D printer on board the expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Carson City (EPF 7) during the Chief of Naval Operations’ 22nd International Seapower Symposium (ISS) at U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island.

By Daniel L. Kuester U.S. Naval War College Public Affairs NEWPORT, R.I.

U.S. Naval War College (NWC) in Newport, Rhode Island welcomed the 22nd edition of the Chief of Naval Operations’ International Seapower Symposium (ISS) which began Sept. 20 with senior representatives from more than 100 nations attending.

The three-day symposium, sponsored by Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson, welcomes maritime leaders from around the world to attend and lead presentations, take part in panel discussions, and learn from other global leaders on matters relating to current maritime topics that affect nations regionally and globally.

Secretary of the Navy the Honorable Ray Mabus addressed the assembled leaders with opening remarks and emphasized the conference’s theme “Stronger Maritime Partners” and the growing need for maritime security in the future.

“The demand for sea services will only expand in the years and decades to come,” he said. “Leaders across the globe and from all disciplines agree that we are living in the maritime century.”

Richardson also addressed the delegates and stressed that building relationships are important to mutual security.

“It is far better when a crisis emerges,” Richardson said, “that we can mitigate the crisis with relationships that are mature.”

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about the event Approximately 200 senior officers and civilians from 106 countries, including many of the seniormost officers from those countries’ navies and coast guards, are attending the biennial event Sept. 20-23. This year’s theme is “Stronger Maritime Partners,” and featured guest speakers and panel discussions to explore common security challenges of maritime leaders in history and provides a forum for senior international leaders to create and solidify solutions to shared challenges and threats in ways that are in the interests of individual nations.

Richardson went on to say that the relationships built throughout the history of ISS are as vital now as they have ever been in the 47 years the symposium has been held.

“Then, as now, we are here to promote mutual understanding,” he said. “The need for this forum is more important now than ever.”

NWC President Rear Adm. Jeffrey Harley, host of the event, welcomed the group noting that many attendees have studied at the school.

“Our college was specifically created to educate and develop future leaders,” Harley said. “And we are especially proud of the 86 delegates in the audience today who are graduates of the Naval War College International Program.”

Three Navy ships are also in Newport during the week: amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26); expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Carson City (TEPF 7), and Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton (WMSL 753).

The biennial ISS was first held in 1969 in Newport and was designed to allow naval leaders from around the world to meet and discuss common issues they face, how to address these issues, and ultimately find solutions for them.

Established in 1884, the NWC is the oldest institution of its kind in the world. More than 50,000 students have graduated since its first class of nine students in 1885. Approximately 300 of today’s active-duty admirals, generals and senior executive service leaders are alumni.

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9.29.2016 | The Flagship | www.flagshipnews.com | B5 An MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25, takes off from amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).

MC2 Diana Quinlan

A FLYING ACE OF USS BONHOMME RICHARD

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I have always looked up to my brother and saw his journey through the U.S. Naval Academy and flight school and was inspired to follow in his footsteps.”

-Lt. j.g. Jaclyn Franc

lenge,” Franc said. “Whether it is a mission you get tasked with in flight, a [medical evacuation], search and rescue, or a training flight, there is always something that makes today’s flight different and keeps you on your toes, and ready to execute whatever mission is necessary.”

Being ready for anything and expecting the unexpected is something Franc learned from her flight school days.

“On one of my last flights in flight school on night vision goggles, we were transitioning to land in the grass at [Naval Auxiliary Field] Santa Rosa, [California], and the helicopter aircraft commander and I both heard a noise and felt a rush of cold air at around 15 feet above the ground,” Franc said. “Once we were safe on deck, we turned around and looked and the back cabin door had fallen off of the [helicopter] and was lying on the ground behind us.”

Despite potential dangers of her profession, the young pilot is more than happy with her line of work.

“I would like to continue flying in the military as long as I can,” Franc said. “I think being a military officer and a pilot is demanding, but also extremely rewarding.”

For more news from USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), visit www. navy.mil/local/lhd6/.

By MC2 Diana Quinlan USS Bonhomme Richard Public Affairs PHILIPPINE SEA

With a dazzling smile, she confidently walks across the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) towards her bird; a thick braid of brown hair sticking from the pilot’s helmet.

The MH-60S number 02 is reflected in her helmet’s lowered visor as she inspects her helicopter, giving a “thumbs up” to an aviation machinist’s mate to unfold Sea Hawk’s rotors. And just like a butterfly unfolds its wings, MH-60S rotors slowly swing out, gently bouncing with the rocking of the ship.

Lt. j.g. Jaclyn Franc, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, followed the footsteps of both of her grandfathers and an uncle, who served in the military.

Combined, they served in the Navy, Army and Air Force, respectively.

But it was Franc’s oldest brother who became an inspiration for her to become a Navy pilot.

“I have always looked up to my brother and saw his journey through the U.S. Naval Academy and flight school and was inspired to follow in his footsteps,” Franc said. “Learning to fly was an interest I’ve had since childhood and I really enjoy the crew mind-

NAVSUP GLS loads Project Handclasp supplies bound for SOUTHCOM AOR

By Suzanna Brugler Naval Supply Systems Command Global Logistics Support Public Affairs SAN DIEGO

Personnel from Naval Supply Systems Command Global Logistics Support (NAVSUP GLS) helped load supplies for Project Handclasp, the Navy’s humanitarian assistance program, Aug. 23.

The medical supplies were flown from Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, to Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla., and will ultimately be transported to the Caribbean island of Barbados via the Navy’s surface fleet.

Lt. j.g. Michael Zervas of NAVSUP GLS Code 43 logistics operations center, and Mr. Darin Bratcher, material handler for NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) San Diego, facilitated the supply load and transport.

Zervas recently assumed the duties of managing Project Handclasp since NAVSUP GLS stood-up the new Code 43, June 6. Since then, he has focused on

creating efficiencies in running Navy logistics for the program.

“Since Lt. j.g. Zervas’s assignment to Project Handclasp he has cleaned-up our inventory, reached-out to fellow stakeholders, and coordinated the movement of materials directly to our unit issuing activities,” NAVSUP GLS Code 43 Operations Officer Cmdr. Mark Sheffield said.

Project Handclasp is facilitated through three different entities including the Navy via NAVSUP GLS Code 43, the Project Handclasp Foundation and the customers or humanitarian supply end-users.

In support of its mission, Project Handclasp coordinates the receipt, short-term storage, and space-available transportation of properly donated non-federal entity goods via Navy vessels in support of humanitarian aid operational requirements.

Zervas explained his primary role for the Navy logistics he overseas in support of Project Handclasp.

“We have already established a battle rhythm with the ware-

MC2 Diana Quinlan/ Lt. j.g. Jaclyn Franc pilots an MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25, during a replenishment-at-sea aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).

set that flying a helicopter provides.”

Franc is no stranger to doing what most would consider a man’s job.

Growing up with two older brothers, being overly “girly” is not exactly her style.

“I played ice hockey all the way through high school on the boys’ team, so it is not anything new for me,” Franc said about being a military pilot – still a predominantly male field with only 6 percent women pilots. “I think we all work extremely hard at our jobs and want to be the best that we can possibly be.”

With her cool precision, the heli-

NAVSUP GLS NAVSUP GLS provides global logistics for a global Navy.

The organization is made up of approximately 6,300 military and civilian logistics professionals operating from 105 locations worldwide, providing an extensive array of integrated global logistics and contracting services to Navy, Marine Corps, joint operational units and allied forces across all warfare enterprises. houses, while synching with the battle rhythm of the fleet operational planners, in order to establish a fiscal year training schedule with which we can embed our Project Handclasp requirements,” Zervas said.

In today’s modern Navy focusing on efficiencies helps to save tax payer dollars, which ultimately better serves the supply end-user and, in the case of Project Handclasp, better services nations in need.

“We are establishing demands in advance, so that we can be proactive rather than reactive in providing logistics services for Project Handclasp,” Zervas said.

For more news from Naval Supply Systems Command Global Logistics Support, visit www.navsup.navy.mil/navsup/ ourteam/navsupgls/news/ or www.facebook .com / navsupgls/. For more news from Naval Supply Systems Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/navsup/.

copter tirelessly transitions between the ships during a replenishment-atsea, bringing heavy, dangling pallets of food, equipment and mail for the Sailors, making numerous circles to supply the essentials for shipboard life. Each day there is a different mission, but all are essential to naval operations.

Piloting an aircraft brings its own challenges that require a steady hand and nerves of steel, quick thinking, and the teamwork from the crew responsible for safety of operations and completion of the mission.

“Every day is a different chal-

Deadline approaching for ACC wear date From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs WASHINGTON

The Oct. 31, deadline for wear of the Alternative Combination Cover (ACC) is approaching and Navy leaders want to remind all officers and chiefs to acquire that cover or the current combination cover by that date.

The deadline for wear was announced last October in NAVADMIN 236/15, which detailed the plan to redesign several uniform elements for Sailors that improve uniformity across the force, as well as improve fit and function of the uniforms. This policy phased out the female “bucket” cover and mandated the ACC and the current combination cover for wear by both men and women. Wear-tests

and Sailors’ feedback were incorporated into the final designs that were announced.

Since the release of that message, the ACC has been available for purchase in Navy Exchange (NEX) Uniform Stores and through the call center.

The ACC and combination cover for officers and chiefs can be worn by both men and women in service and dress uniforms.

Based on availability in the NEX, Sailors are advised to make their purchase now to avoid any issues that would prevent them from having the cover in time for the wear date.

To view the full NAVADMIN, visit http://tinyurl.com/hztpo8z.

For more information on upcoming uniform updates, visit http:// tinyurl.com/hpamfoq.

Chief Personnel Specialist Savannah L. Dukes receives her chief’s cover from her mentor during the Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony at the Training Support Center on Naval Base San Diego, California.

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U.S. Navy photo illustration Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced, that the next ships of the next generation of fleet replenishment oilers will be named USNS Robert F. Kennedy (T-AO 208), USNS Lucy Stone (T-AO 209) and USNS Sojourner Truth (T-AO 210).

Secretary of the Navy names three fleet replenishment oilers From Secretary of the Navy Public Affairs BOSTON, MASS.

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced, that the next ships of the next generation of fleet replenishment oilers will be named USNS Robert F. Kennedy (T-AO 208), USNS Lucy Stone (T-AO 209) and USNS Sojourner Truth (T-AO 210).

A ceremony marking the announcement of John F. Kennedy was held at Presidential Library in Boston, Massachusetts. The ceremony marking the announcement for Lucy Stone and Sojourner Truth was held at the Boston Public Library. All three ships are part of the John Lewis-class of ships named in honor of U.S. civil and human rights heroes.

“This class of ships would be incomplete absent the name Robert F. Kennedy,” Mabus said.

“He was a Navy man, a U.S. attorney general, a senator, and a leader who committed, and ultimately sacrificed, his life to pursuing justice, equality and freedom.”

Robert F. Kennedy, a Navy veteran, served as the U.S. attorney general from 1961 to 1964 and as a U.S. senator from New York from 1965 to 1968. A graduate of Harvard University and the University of Virginia School of Law, Kennedy was appointed attorney general after his brother John F. Kennedy was elected president in 1960.

In this role, Robert Kennedy fought organized crime and fought for civil rights for African Americans. He also served as a close advisor to the president.

As a senator, he was a committed advocate of the poor and racial minorities.

While in Los Angeles, California, campaigning for the Democratic presidential nomination in June 1968, Kennedy was shot and killed at age 42. Kennedy, the father of 11 children, is buried at Virginia’s

Arlington National Cemetery.

“It is important to recognize and honor those who have strived to fulfill the promise laid out in our Constitution – ‘to form a more perfect union,’” Mabus said, “those who fought – in a different way – for the ideals we cherish as a nation: justice, equality and freedom. Both Lucy Stone and Sojourner Truth fought relentlessly for all human rights.”

Lucy Stone, a native of West Brookfield, Massachusetts, was a prominent 19th-century abolitionist, suffragist and a vocal advocate for women’s rights.

Stone convened the first National Women’s Rights Convention and assisted in establishing the Woman’s National Loyal League to help pass the 13th Amendment and abolish slavery, after which she helped form the American Woman Suffrage Association, an organization dedicated to winning women the right to vote.

Sojourner Truth was an African-American abolitionist and women’s rights activist. Born into slavery in Swartekill, New York, she escaped with her infant daughter to freedom in 1826.

Born Isabella Baumfree, she gave herself the name Sojourner Truth in 1843.

Widely recognized as a great orator and advocate of civil rights and equality for all, Truth died in 1883 at the age of 86.

The future USNS Robert F. Kennedy, USNS Lucy Stone and USNS Sojourner Truth will be operated by Military Sealift Command and provide underway replenishment of fuel and stores to Navy ships at sea and jet fuel for aircraft assigned to aircraft carriers. Construction is expected to begin on the Lucy Stone and Robert F. Kennedy in 2021 and on the Sojourner Truth in 2022. Construction is expected to begin at General Dynamics National Steel and Shipbuilding Corporation (NASSCO) in San Diego, California.

SRB UPDATE RELEASED From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs WASHINGTON

The Navy released an update to the Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) award plan for active component and full time support Sailors, Sept. 20, in NAVADMIN 212/16, that closes two skills and announces new award levels for nuclear ratings from the list released earlier this year in NAVADMIN 155/16.

Skill removals and award level decreases take effect 30 days after release of the NAVADMIN. The NAVADMIN contains the complete list of SRB skills award levels with changes.

Sailors should expect to see more frequent SRB updates via NAVADMIN as well as through the SRB page on Navy Personnel Command’s website.

SRB rewards Sailors who attain special training in skills most needed in the fleet and helps meet critical skill reenlistment benchmarks. Award levels are adjusted as reenlist-

ment requirements for specific ratings and skill sets are met.

Enlisted community managers continuously monitor the health of their community and make recommendations to leadership, as required, to maintain acceptable manning levels in critical skills. As reenlistment requirements for specific ratings and skill sets are met, award levels are reduced to zero and posted on the Navy Personnel Command SRB webpage www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/career/enlistedcareeradmin/Pages/SRB.aspx/.

Eligible Sailors desiring SRB reenlistment are encouraged to work with their command career counselors, command master chiefs and chain of command to discuss timing of reenlistment and procedures well before their expirations of active obligated service. Requests are required to be submitted a minimum of 35 days prior to the requested reenlistment date.

Current SRB information can be found at www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/career/enlistedcareeradmin/Pages/SRB.aspx/.

Rescue training at Port Valdez, Alaska

Coast Guard PO1 Bill Colclough A Coast Guard member signals to the aircrew of an MH-60 Jayhawk that he has secured the hoist basket on board the 45-foot response boat during rescue training in Port Valdez, Alaska.

9.29.2016 | The Flagship | www.flagshipnews.com | B7 The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) fires a Sea Sparrow missile during a missile exercise during Valiant Shield 2016.

Valiant Shield 16 is a biennial, U.S.only, field training exercise (FTX) with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces.

Germantown, part of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is participating in Valiant Shield in an effort to increase naval integration and joint capabilities in the event of conflict, contingency, or disaster relief.

MC2 Raymond D. Diaz III

DESRON 7 staff complete Valiant Shield 2016

By Lt. Kevin Chambers Destroyer Squadron 7 Public Affairs GUAM

Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7 staff disembarked amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), Sept. 21, following completion of their duties during exercise Valiant Shield 2016.

DESRON 7 staff served as the sea combat commander (SCC) for Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7 and was responsible for overseeing movements of all ESG ships, coordinating surface fire support, utilizing air assets for search and surveillance, and coordinating anti-submarine warfare and surface warfare operations.

“Valiant Shield was an excellent opportunity for our staff to plan, train, and operate in a complex maritime environment,” Deputy Commodore of DESRON 7 Capt. Lex Walker said. “Our primary responsibility was to defend the ESG, and we were able to do this successfully by effectively communicating and coordinating with a multitude of assets and across warfare commanders.”

Valiant Shield is a U.S.-only, biennial field training exercise with a focus on integration

of joint training in a blue-water environment among U.S. forces. This training enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land, and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas.

The Valiant Shield series is aimed at developing a pre-integrated, joint force built from habitual relationships. This force builds interoperable and complementary cross-domain capabilities and benefits from realistic, shared training enhancing the flexibility to develop new tactics, techniques and procedures as operational conditions dictate. Such forces will provide the deterrence and stabilizing effects of a force-inbeing, ready at the outset of a contingency without delays for build-ups or extensive mission rehearsal.

ESG 7’s composition during Valiant Shield consisted of Bonhomme Richard, amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay (LPD 20), amphibious dock landing ships USS Germantown (LSD 42), guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54), and Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.

MC2 Andrew Schneider The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) fires a standard missile (SM 2) at a target drone as part of a surface-to-air-missile exercise (SAMEX) during Valiant Shield 2016.

In addition to ESG 7, participants in Valiant Shield 2016 included aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), nine surface ships, more than 18,000 personnel and more than 180 aircraft from the Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps.

The U.S. 7th Fleet conducts forward-deployed naval operations in support of U.S.

national interests in the Indo-Asia-Pacific area of responsibility. As the Navy’s largest numbered fleet, U.S. 7th Fleet interacts with 35 maritime nations to build partnerships that foster maritime security, promote stability and prevent conflict.

For more news from Destroyer Squadron 7, visit www.navy.mil/local/ds7/.

VOTE | Voting assistance is available Continued from B1 “In November, our nation will elect our next president, vice president, federal, and local officials,” Vice Adm. P.H. Cullom said, in a Sept. 13, NAVADMIN message. “I strongly encourage you to take an active role in deciding our next elected leaders.”

The Department of Defense, in cooperation with the U.S. Postal Service, is offering this expedited, free service to ensure all Americans’ absentee ballots are counted, no matter the location from which they are mailed.

“Local voting assistance representatives are on hand to an-

swer any questions Sailors may have about obtaining absentee ballots or mailing ballots,” Telles said.

In addition, the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP), is available 24/7 at 1 (800) 438VOTE or online at www.fvap. gov.

Sailors voting from continental U.S. locations in Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and U.S. territories should complete absentee ballots and mail from any U.S. post office. Express Mail service with free tracking is not available in these locations.

NAVSUP’s mission is to provide supplies, services, and

quality-of-life support to the Navy and joint warfighter. With headquarters in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and employing a diverse, worldwide workforce of more than 22,500 military and civilian personnel, NAVSUP oversees logistics programs in the areas of supply operations, conventional ordnance, contracting, resale, fuel, transportation, and security assistance. In addition, NAVSUP is responsible for food service, postal services, Navy Exchanges, and movement of household goods.

For more news from Naval Supply Systems Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/navsup/.

MC3 Jeanette Mullinax Capt. Jeffrey Ward, commanding officer of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), registers for an absentee ballot request with the assistance of Lt.j.g.

Jessica Vaeth, Bonhomme Richard’s voting assistance officer.

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U.S. 6th Fleet regularly trains and prepares its staff in order to conduct the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied, joint, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.

U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied, joint, and interagency partners in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.

the experience they receive should enhance their ability to serve in future leadership positions.”

Grisham’s endeavor to become an aviation PA began five years ago with an email. While working as a family medicine PA at Naval Branch Health Clinic Atsugi, Japan, he had already received orders to be a family medicine PA at Naval Air Station Whiting Field, Florida, when a hot-fill billet request popped into his email inbox.

“I immediately responded to the email and contacted my specialty leader to let him know I wanted that billet,” Grisham said.

That billet was in aerospace medicine with Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5. Instead of moving halfway around the world, Grisham transferred across the hall, remaining in Astugi.

The opportunity allowed Grisham to work with flight surgeons, and to receive hands-on training in aviation patient care. More importantly, his time with CVW 5 showed PAs could

successfully operate as extensions of flight surgeons within the aviation medicine community. That set the stage for his historic formal training with NAMI three years later.

He admitted there was pressure being the first PA to complete the program.

“I definitely had people tell me, ‘Better not screw this up,’ or something like that,” Grisham joked. “However, I can honestly tell you that the only pressure I felt was the pressure I put on myself to do well and successfully complete this training. Just like many of the student naval aviators and flight surgeons I trained with, I wanted to do well for myself and to prove I belonged here just like everyone else.”

The training for Grisham and future aviation PAs is identical to what flight surgeons receive with some differences in responsibilities. The program lasts six months and includes academics and flight training.

The flight training portion consists of aviation preflight indoctrination and an abbreviated flight training syllabus with a training air

wing at NAS Pensacola or NAS Whiting Field.

The academic portion is held at NAMI and includes aerospace medicine topics in primary care, acute care, occupational health, preventative medicine and naval aviation safety. Graduates are assigned to a CVW medicine department where their duties are similar to a flight surgeon.

Grisham said his journey from family medicine to aviation medicine is one he didn’t take alone, crediting everyone from leadership at CVW 5, NAMI and the Navy Medicine Operational Training Center in Pensacola, Florida, to his wife.

“There have [been] so many great individuals involved in this process,” Grisham said. “I also owe a great deal of gratitude to [Naval Air Forces] and [Pacific Fleet Surgeon Commander Capt. Kris Belland], for helping make this opportunity possible and for their strong support every step of the way.”

For more news from Navy Medicine Education and Training Command, visit www.navy. mil/local/nmsc/.

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Photos by Krystal Dash | Fleet Readiness Regional Marketing Barbarian Bruiser was held Sept. 24 at Cheatham Annex.

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Calendar THE PILOT’S ANNUAL For a complete list of events in Hampton Roads or to submit your own, visit www.flagshipnews.com/calendar

Fall 2016 Peanut Fest 5K Run/Walk – 1 mile walk When: Oct. 1, 7 a.m.

Where: Constant’s Wharf and Marina, Suffolk For more information: visit http://tinyurl.com/ jjphba6.

Grab those sneakers and join us for a great way to get physically active. Suffolk Parks & Recreation in collaboration with the Suffolk Partnership for a Healthy Community is hosting the free un-timed Peanut Fest Run-Walk or 1 Mile Run.

Biplanes & Triplanes World War I Air Show When: Oct. 1, 9 a.m.

Where: Military Aviation Museum, Virginia Beach For more information: visit http://tinyurl.com/ jpa5u6c.

Come out and see these beautiful aircraft fly high in the sky at the museum’s annual fall air show.

Experience the sight and sounds of the war to end all wars, with colorful planes painting the Virginia Beach skyline, including an authentic 1918 Curtiss Jenny biplane and our featured Sopwith 1 ½ Strutter.

Join us along with reenactors and live entertainment throughout the Biplanes and Triplanes weekend. It’s sure to be fun for the entire family. Come enjoy great food and beverages and shop a wide array of vendors, selling everything from military memorabilia and collectables to artwork, music, clothing and toys.

When: Oct. 1, 9 a.m.

Where: The Columbian Center, Newport News For more information: visit http://tinyurl.com/ hm277aa.

Come to an education bird club for pet and exotic bird enthusiasts of all levels. Admission and parking are free. Join the birds, vendors and speakers for a large raffle, bake sale and free flying Macaws!

43rd Newport News Fall Festival of Folklife When: Oct. 1, 10 a.m.

Where: Newport News Park For more information: visit http://tinyurl.com/ zcrw765.

The festival, which attracts 70,000 visitors each year, will feature over 200 exhibitors showcasing traditional crafts, heritage trade demonstrations, entertainment, children’s activities, and food. Admission is free, however parking is $10 on-site and at satellite areas (Greenwood Elementary School, Woodside High School and New Horizons) with a shuttle bus provided to the park. No pets are permitted in the festival area.

World Farm Animal Day When: Oct. 2, 11 a.m.

Where: Virginia Zoo in Norfolk For more information: visit http://tinyurl.com/ zqqdoq6.

Join us to celebrate our residents at the ZooFarm. Enjoy keeper chats, story time, fun activities and crafts, and discovery stations! Free with zoo admission.

Hampton Roads Navy Ball When: Oct. 8, 6 p.m.

Where: Norfolk Waterside Marriott For more information: email adair.wells@militarynews.com or visit hamptonroadsnavyball.com The Flagship, Inc., invites you to celebrate the U.S. Navy’s 241st birthday at the 2016 Hampton Roads’ Navy Ball, open to all hands and is a time honored tradition not to be missed. Seating is limited and will be sold on a first come first served basis.

Hampton Roads Military Family Festival When: Oct. 23 from 12 p.m. — 4 p.m.

Where: Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach For more information: email adair.wells@militarynews.com or visit militaryfamilyfestival.com.

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FALL IS UPON US. Just as the leaves begin to change colors, The Pilot’s annual fall bazaar guide is here to help you plan for fall festivals, crafts shows and more.

SEPT. 30 United Methodist Women’s annual Gigantic Indoor Yard Sale. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 at Great Bridge United Methodist Church, 201 Stadium Drive, Chesapeake.

Household items, small appliances, linens, clothing and more. 757-482-4521 or 757-362-8157.

OCT. 1 Annual Bazaar and Yard Sale. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Salem United Methodist Church, 2057 Salem Road, Virginia Beach. Books, glassware, kitchen and garden shops, holiday items, more. Auction at 11 a.m., karate demo at 1 p.m., bake sale, lunch with barbecue, hot dogs. 757-471-2406.

Church bazaar. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at New Heights Fellowship Church, 1251 Kempsville Road, Norfolk. Huge yard sale, baked goods, homemade jellies and pickles, cake walk, more. Rain date: Oct. 8. 757-575-4094.

OCT. 5 Fall Flower Festival and Marketplace, hosted by Virginia Beach Garden Club. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street. Pansies, perennials and native plants. 757-581-6920 or 757-646-0232.

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Charity United Methodist Women’s Bazaar. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4080 Charity Neck Road, Virginia Beach. Turkey luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., $10, $5 kids. Takeout available. Crafts, jewelry holiday items, more. 757-426-7296.

Disciples’ Women bazaar. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Park View Christian Church, 3201 Western Branch Blvd., Chesapeake.

Silent auction, advance sale of homemade Brunswick stew quarts, bake sale, crafts, breakfast and lunch. 757-484-1776.

Fall Craft Show and Sale. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Crawford Hall, 1404 Pacific Ave., Virginia Beach. Shop for the holiday featuring handmade jewelry and more. Stay for lunch. 757-635-1929.

OCT. 15 Haygood United Methodist Women Bazaar. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4713 Haygood Road, Virginia Beach. Plants, bake sale, crafts. Lunch served. 757-495-4861.

Pancake Breakfast and Bazaar. Breakfast served from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. pancakes, bacon, sausage, baked apples.

7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Bethlehem Christian Church, 1549 Holland Road, Suffolk. Country store, sweet shop, more. 757-752-4116.

Fall Craft Bazaar. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ocean View Assembly of God, 234 E. Bay Ave., at the corner of Tidewater Drive and Ocean avenues, Norfolk. Holiday crafts, decorations, more. Breakfast burritos and lunch served. 757-5883525.

Virginia Children’s Chorus seventh annual Rummage Sale. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot behind the Norfolk Masonic Temple, 7001 Granby St., Norfolk. Holiday decorations, jewelry, purses, more. 757-440-9100.

Country Fair Bazaar. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Market Street United Methodist Church, 75 Market St., Onancock. Country store, bake shop, crafts, more. 757-787-4873.

Fall Fling Fundraiser. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, 5615 Portsmouth Blvd., Portsmouth. Breakfast and lunch served, baked goods, yard sale items, more. 757-488-3534.

Church Bazaar. 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Church of the Epiphany, 1530 Lafayette Blvd., Norfolk. Household items, small electronics, more. 757-214-5738.

OCT. 20 Lee’s Friends’ 10th annual Unique Boutique. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Memorial Hall, the Church of the Good Shepherd, 7400 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk. 757-440-7501.

OCT. 21 The 137th annual Fall Fest. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 21 and 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 22 in the Parish Hall, Trinity Episcopal Church, 500 Court St., Olde Towne, Portsmouth. Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and spaghetti dinner from 5:30 to 8 p.m., both Friday. Bakery items, crafts, jams, books, more.

757-393-0431.

OCT. 22 Fall Faire Crafts and More. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1072 Old Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach. Craft fair, book sale, bake sale and Brunswick stew. 757-474-1328.

Church Bazaar. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Providence United Methodist Church, 3109 Providence Road, Suffolk. Crafts, homemade sausage, cheese, more. Lunch served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 757-539-2820, 757-539-9444, 757-5396740.

Fall Harvest Bazaar. 8 a.m. to noon at Bethel United Methodist Church, 6369 Occohannock Neck Road, Jamesville. 757-442-4905.

OCT. 27 Craft Bazaar. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 27 and 28 in the lobby, Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, 1060 First Colonial Road, Virginia Beach. Exceptional local crafts, more.

757-348-4180.

OCT. 28 Women’s Group Bazaar. 5 to 7 p.m. at Johnson’s United Methodist Church, 11175 Bayside Road, Machipongo.

Handmade quilts, baked goods, jams, chicken salad, more.

757-678-7531.

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Fall Bazaar. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Salvation Army Kroc Corps Community Center, 1401 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk.

Local vendors, crafts, holiday items, baked goods, lunch served. 757-477-1622.

Fall Art and Food Bazaar and Auction. 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with lunch served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and auction from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at Franktown Methodist Church, 7551 Bayside Road, Franktown. Local artists, vendors, baked goods, more. 757-442-3481.

10th annual Fall Craft Show. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Grassfield High School, 2007 Grizzly Trail, Chesapeake. Crafts, jewelry, home decor, more. 757-673-8963.

Church Bazaar. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Centenary United Methodist Church, 3312 Cedar Lane, Portsmouth. Baked goods, country store, breakfast and lunch served. 757-4849593.

11th annual Fall Fair, hosted by Nansemond River Pilot Club. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront, 100 E. Constance Road, Suffolk. Handmade soap, jams, jellies, jewelry, home decor, more. 757-621-3736.

NOV. 4 31st annual Craft Faire, sponsored by Friends of the Historic Houses of Virginia Beach. Noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 5 and noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 6 at Colonial Education Center, Lynnhaven House, 4409 Wishart Road, Virginia Beach. Wooden items, ceramics, jewelry, Brunswick stew, ham biscuits, more. 757-467-1549.

NOV. 5 Third annual Holly Craft Show. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Catholic School, 3316 Sandra Lane, Virginia Beach. 757-420-2455.

Finlandia Foundation Bazaar. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 4200 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach. Finnish bakery, traditional crafts, local artisans, more. 757-544-2786.

Fall Bazaar. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Suffolk Christian Church, 216 N. Main St., Suffolk. Homemade craft items, silent auction items, breakfast and lunch served. 757-539-9182.

Fall Fest. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jolliff United Methodist Church, 1900 Jolliff Road, Chesapeake. Kids games, face painting, bake sale, cakewalk, crafts, barbecue, more. 757488-2784.

Festival Bazaar. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1004 Graydon Ave., Norfolk. Gift shop, local craft vendors, baked goods, flowers, Christmas decor, more.

Kids activities include bounce house, petting zoo. $10, wristband. 757-635-6339.

Suffolk Christian Academy’s eighth annual Christmas Bazaar. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church, 3488 Godwin Blvd., Suffolk. Handmade crafts, vendors, more. Fundraiser Bazaar. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kempsville Mennonite School, 3261 N. Landing Road, Virginia Beach. Yard sale, crafts, homemade baked goods, more. Rain or shine. 757-619-3382.

Fall Bazaar. 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 109 Plum St., Cape Charles. Arts and crafts, country store, bake table, more. Auction at 10 a.m., takeoutonly lunch served at 11 a.m., $8. 757-331-1967.

Somerton Friends Meeting Annual Bazaar. 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Boxelder Community House, 5329 Quaker Drive, Suffolk. Brunswick stew, chicken salad, ham biscuits, homemade pies, sweet shop, more.

Church Bazaar. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hertford United Methodist Church, 200 Dobbs St., Hertford, N.C. Baked goods, home canned goods, fresh produce, cake auction, more. Chicken salad lunch served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., $8. 252-426-5467.

Artisans and Crafters Village. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at London Bridge Baptist Church, 2460 Potters Road, Virginia Beach.

Holiday art show and craft bazaar featuring fine art, handmade crafts, culinary delights. 757-486-7907.

39th annual Christmas Bazaar. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 5 and 6 at Church of the Ascension, 4853 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. Crafters, stained glass, candles, more. Lunch served featuring Brunswick stew, beef burgundy, pork barbecue, hot dogs. 757-495-1886, ext. 410.

NOV. 6 Annual Christmas Bazaar. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bayview United Church of Christ, 1051 Bayview Road, Norfolk.

Thrift shop, like-new toys, more. Lunch served with takeout available. 757-588-2479.

NOV. 11 Bodacious Bazaar. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 11, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 12 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 13 at Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton.

More than 300 crafters, vendors and artists. Ticketed event.

757-727-8311, www.bodaciousbazaar.com.

Church Bazaar. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 11 and 12 at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 34 Afton Pkwy., Portsmouth.

Baby, Christmas, homemade bake goods, more booths.

Lunch served. 757-484-7335.

NOV. 12 The Women’s Fellowship Bazaar. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Liberty Spring Christian Church, 4213 Whaleyville Blvd., Suffolk. Bake sale, more with breakfast and lunch served. 757986-4403.

Apple Sale Pick-Up. 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Messiah United Methodist Church, 408 Dominion Commons Way, Chesapeake. Freshly harvested Virginia orchard apples (Pink Ladies, Golden Delicious, others), apple cider, apple butter, more. Place orders through Oct. 31. 757-436-1682, www. messiahunitedmethodist.com.

Mount Pleasant Mennonite Ladies Group Bazaar. 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2041 Mount Pleasant Road, Chesapeake. Breakfast of homemade sausage gravy and biscuits, pancakes and sausage, baked goodies, apple dumplings, Brunswick stew, more. 757-436-0388.

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Bazaar. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Gregory the Great Church, school gym, 5345 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach. Handmade items, jewelry paintings, etched glass, more. Lunch served. 757373-5157.

Holiday Craft Show. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bethlehem Christian Church, 1549 Holland Road, Suffolk. More than 25 crafters selling jewelry, fall and Christmas decor, glass art, more. Breakfast and lunch, featuring Brunswick stew, served. 757-986-3252.

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BBQ Dinner and Bazaar. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Holy Neck Christian Church, 4400 Holy Neck Road, Suffolk. Bake sale, country store, craft sale. 757-934-0755.

Holiday Craft Bazaar and Fish Fry. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Courthouse Community United Methodist Church, 2708 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. 757-689-2109.

Christmas Mart. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 1969 Woodside Lane, Virginia Beach. Market features vendors, crafters, holiday gifts and decor, more. 757481-0577.

Church Bazaar. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Christ’s Sanctified Holy Church, 1477 Kempsville Road, Chesapeake. Bake sale, yard sale, hot dog lunch served. 757-424-7845.

Hickory Craft Fair. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hickory High School, 1996 Hawk Blvd., Chesapeake. More than 130 vendors. 757-348-5070.

Holiday Craft Bazaar, hosted by Estabrook Civic League.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 3612 Robin Hood Road near Chesapeake Boulevard, Norfolk. Handmade crafts, soaps, knitted items, sea glass jewelry, baked goods, more. 757-853-9338.

Harvest Craft and Gift Show. 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 13 at Church of the Resurrection, 3501 Cedar Lane, Portsmouth. The indoor show will feature original artwork, handmade jewelry, vendors, more.

Food items of pork barbecue, eggs rolls, pancit, and chicken adobo will be served. 757-383-0478.

NOV. 18 Shop-Sip-Stock Holiday Shopping Gala. 1 to 8 p.m. at Princess Anne Country Club, 3800 Pacific Ave., Virginia Beach. More than 40 diverse handcrafted quality vendors.

CHKD bakery booth. Proceeds benefit the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia. 757-615-5694.

Annual Greek Holiday Bake Sale, hosted by the Philoptochos Society of St. Nicholas. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 621 First Colonial Road, Virginia Beach. Baklava, handmade pastries, frozen entrees, more.

Grecian lunch served at 10 a.m. 757-422-5600.

14th annual Holly Days Bazaar and Arts Festival. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 18 and 19 at All Saints Episcopal Church, 40 Pintail Trail, Southern Shores, N.C. Handmade jewelry, handbags, Christmas decorations, original photography and paintings, scarves, gourmet bake table, take-home casseroles, silent auctions. Lunch served. 757-672-3045, 252715-0410.

NOV. 19 82nd annual Oyster Roast. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Old Donation Episcopal Church, 4449 N. Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach. Holiday baked goods, silent auction, used book sale, more. Lunch, served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., includes roasted and raw oysters, award-winning barbecue and Brunswick stew. 757-497-0563.

Harvest Bazaar. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Galilee Church, 3928 Pacific Ave., Virginia Beach. 757-428-3573.

Christmas Bazaar, sponsored by the Women’s Fellowship. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lynnhaven Colony Congregational Church, 2217 W. Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach. Crafts, jewelry, pottery, local vendors, bake sale. Lunch served.

757-481-7674.

Women’s Ministry Bazaar. 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Queen Street Baptist Church, 413 E. Brambleton Ave., Norfolk. Crafts, jewelry, baked goods, more. 757-573-4862.

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Holiday Extravaganza, hosted by PTSA. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Deep Creek High School, 2900 Margaret Booker Drive, Chesapeake. Kettle corn, Zinos pizza, homemade crafts, vendors, more. 757-576-6347, www.myvlink.org/dchsptsa/.

Holiday Craft Show, sponsored by Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 19 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 20 at Chesapeake Conference Center, 700 Conference Center Drive, Chesapeake. Handmade crafts, woodworking and carvings, ceramics, soaps, candles, jewelry, pictures with Santa, more. 757-382-6411.

NOV. 26 Second annual Handmade for Christmas Craft Show.

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Elizabeth Manor Country Club, 1 Ace Parker Drive, Portsmouth. One-of-a-kind gift items, 90 percent handmade crafts, more. 757-718-1253.

DEC. 2 Hellenic Woman’s Club Christmas Bake Sale and Craft Sale. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 2 and 3 at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 7220 Granby St., Norfolk. Grecian lunch served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 757-440-0500.

DEC. 3 Holiday Craft Fair, hosted by PTA. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ocean Lakes Elementary School, 1616 Upton Drive, Virginia Beach. 757-426-1956.

Craft Fair. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Prince of Peace Church, 621 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Vendors, Christmas gifts, lunch served including homemade soups and barbecue. 757-5470356.

Jingle Bell Bazaar. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Church of the As-

cension, community center, 4853 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. Crafters, bake sale, more. Lunch served including pork barbecue, hot dogs and chicken on a stick.

757-495-1886, ext. 410.

Altrusa International of Tidewater Inc. Annual Holiday Bazaar. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lynnhaven Colony Congregational Church, 2217 W. Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach.

Hand-crafted items, holiday decor, baked goods, more. 757615-1590.

Swedish Christmas Bazaar, hosted by SWEA Virginia Beach. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1489 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach. Traditional decorations, gifts and crafts, baked goods, cafe, glogg and julmust. Lucia celebration, 1 p.m. 757-663-2744.

DEC. 4 Craft Show, hosted by Lady Shriners. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 641 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake. Local art, hand-crafted jewelry, more. 757-270-8175.

DEC. 6 Christmas in the Country, sponsored by Cape Henry Woman’s Club. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the home of Clarence and Linda Keel, 2345 Santa Fe Drive, Virginia Beach.

Homemade crafts, baked goods, jams, Brunswick stew. $10 in advance or at the door. 757-769-7162.

DEC. 10 Christmas Craft Show. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 3396 Stoneshore Road, Virginia Beach. The indoor event will feature handmade crafts, wood items, holiday decor, more. Lunch served. 757-468-3511.

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An ultimate fight to take place at VCW this weekend

By Jonathan McLarty Contributing Writer

Following a successful charity event in Suffolk that benefited the Salvation Army, Vanguard Championship Wrestling (VCW) returns to Norfolk Masonic Temple on Saturday, Oct. 1. Headlining this event will be the returning John Kermon taking on former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) competitor Matt Riddle. Kermon has competed in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) since 2013 while sporadically appearing on professional wrestling cards. Riddle is best known for his time on The Ultimate Fighter: Season 7. Since stepping away from MMA in 2014, Riddle set his sights on professional wrestling. Riddle has recently competed for Evolve and in Pro Wrestling Guerilla’s “Battle of Los Angeles” tournament. Kermon has the veteran advantage in the wrestling ring, but it’s anybody’s match to win should this come down to a battle of submission holds.

Also announced for the event is Sean Denny defending his VCW United States Liberty Championship against Romonus. In Suffolk, Romonus defeated a former US Liberty Champion in The Reason in a Top Contender’s match. As always, the $1,000 bounty is still in play should anyone be able to remove Romonus’ mask to reveal his true identity.

Sean Denny could not compete in Suffolk due to illness, but his brother Mark Denny received help from a surprise partner in Phil Brown. Though it was a competitive match, Denny and Brown would fall to the current VCW Tag Team Champions The Hellcats after the champions used their title

Dave Layne John Kermon.

belts as an illegal weapon. Brown will be in Norfolk and it is rumored that he will announce who he will challenge when cashing in his title shot earned at the 2016 Liberty Lottery.

Mark Denny will take on Benjamin Banks, who most recently scored a victory over Livid the Clown in Suffolk.

Jerry Stephanitsis will be at ringside and doesn’t shy away from dastardly tactics to ensure a win for his client. Returning to VCW will be Reality of Wrestling star Gino competing for the VCW Commonwealth Heritage Championship held by Colby Corino. The “Tongan Giant” Asaafi will be taking on a debuting giant named Juggernaut in what should be a physical brawl.

It is important to note that the Suffolk event last month featured the first ever women’s main event match in VCW history. Former NWA Women’s Champion Kacee Carlisle was defeated by former TNA and WWE Superstar Mickie James. Carlisle, who is doubtful to have made any friends in the crowd after slinging insults, was put down for the three count after a standing tornado DDT. For tickets and information, visit VCW-Wrestling.com.

Jonathan McLarty is a contributing writer for The Flagship, as well as a local sports and event photographer.

Connect with him on Twitter (@JonathanMcLarty) and view his photography at McLartyPhoto.Zenfolio.com.

Sadler continues impressive Xfinity Series success

By Rick Minter Universal Uclick

Courtesy of NASCAR Kevin Harvick celebrates his Bad Boy Off Road 300 victory Sunday in front of his No. 4 Stewart-Haas Racing team.

Harvick rockets into Chase’s second round; four drivers face elimination at Dover

By Rick Minter Universal Uclick

With his win in Sunday’s Bad Boy Off Road 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Kevin Harvick assured himself of advancing to the second round of the Chase for the Sprint Cup, which begins after next Sunday’s race at Dover International Speedway.

Under the rules that allow a Chase race winner to automatically advance to the next round, Harvick joins Chicagoland Speedway winner Martin Truex Jr. in being assured of a second-round spot no matter how they finish at Dover.

Behind those two, there is plenty of uncertainty heading into Sunday, where four of the 16 drivers now in the Chase will drop out before the circuit heads to Charlotte Motor Speedway for the start of the second three-race round. There will be two more eliminations — after the Oct. 23 race at Talladega Superspeedway and after the Nov. 13 race at Phoenix International Raceway, with the final four drivers deciding the championship in the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Nov. 20.

Harvick’s current situation is far different than a year ago, when he ran out of gas while leading with three laps to go, resulting in a 21st-place finish that put him in a must-win situation heading to Dover.

Harvick, the 2014 series champion, did just that — and wound up making it to the final round before losing the race and the title to Kyle Busch.

Both last year and this year, Harvick started the Chase with a disappointing run. He was 42nd at Chicagoland last year and 20th this year after being pinned a lap down early in the race and unable to rejoin the lead group. But he and his No. 4 Chevrolet team, led by crew chief Rodney Childers, have a history of finding ways to overcome the setbacks.

“I think it’s really the nature of our team,” Harvick said in his winner’s interview at New Hampshire. “It’s one of those things where you get behind a little bit, and I feel like that’s something I like because you can motivate yourself and you can motivate everybody around you by

Courtesy of NASCAR Penciling his name into the second round of the 2016 Chase for the Sprint Cup, Kevin Harvick enjoys the moment in Victory Lane on Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

your actions and the things that you do and the attitude that you carry.”

Harvick also said that bouncing back from a bad weekend has its advantages.

“When you get in these situations, it’s fun to be able to succeed,” he said. “It’s kind of like an addiction. You just love the rush of being able to be behind and be able to perform and make that happen.

“It’s something that is very gratifying.”

It’s also something that several of his competitors will have to summon this weekend at Dover if they want to continue to be a part of the Chase.

Among those Chase drivers with poor finishes at New Hampshire were Jamie McMurray in 19th, Tony Stewart in 23rd, Chris Buescher in 30th and Austin Dillon, who finished 16th in a backup car after crashing his primary vehicle in practice.

Elliott Sadler, who won the first-ever Chase race for NASCAR’s Xfinity Series on Saturday night at Kentucky Speedway, is doing something careerwise that seems fairly logical, but in reality rarely happens: He’s forged a career in the Xfinity Series after his Sprint Cup career faltered.

Sadler once was a promising young Sprint Cup racer who won three Cup races from 2001 to 2004. But his career at NASCAR’s elite level had stalled by the 2010 season.

Instead of pursuing rides with backmarker Cup teams, as many once-hot prospects often do, Sadler took a step further back to the No. 2 circuit, now known as Xfinity, and resurrected his career.

Eddie Wood, who co-owned the No. 21 Ford that Sadler drove to his first Cup victory at Bristol Motor Speedway in 2001, said Sadler has made a successful transition to Xfinity because he’s made good decisions that landed him in fast cars. Wood also said Sadler is good at keeping his sponsors happy, which keeps the dollars flowing to his teams.

Wood sees Sadler’s recent success as a sign of better things to come for his fellow Virginia resident. (Sadler is from Emporia; Wood from Stuart.)

“Elliott is all about confidence,” Wood said. “When he has it, he’s hard to beat.”

Sadler’s win at Kentucky Speedway Saturday night was the 13th of his career in the series and his third this season — joining victories at Talladega Superspeedway and Darlington Raceway.

In the bigger picture for Sadler, he seems to be peaking at just the right time. His latest win was his fourth topfour finish in a row. That represents an improvement over an already remarkably consistent season that has seen him score 11 top-five and 24 top-10 finishes in 27 races this year.

At Kentucky, Sadler didn’t appear to have a winning car, but crashes by some of the faster drivers allowed him to begin the final restart on the front row.

Although outside front row starter Ryan Blaney had a much faster car, Sadler got a mighty push from thirdstarting Daniel Suarez. That allowed Sadler to clear Blaney and drive away to victory, one that was especially rewarding because his mother had been hospitalized for most of the week leading up to the race.

Courtesy of NASCAR Elliot Sadler carries the checkered flag back to his No. 1 JR Motorsports Chevy at Kentucky Speedway.

“I’ve had a really hard week on not much sleep,” Sadler said in his winner’s interview. “So to come here and be able to walk away with a trophy is very special, more than you probably know.”

He said he was inspired by his mother, Bell Sadler, who has been battling cancer.

“I’ve watched my mom fight so much,” he said. “She’s a tough rascal, man, battling a lot. Had two surgeries — one on Monday and one on Tuesday.

“If I can see my 70-year-old mom fight like that to get better and want to make it home, I sure can fight inside the race car and do a better job.”

Sadler’s victory also was a rewarding one for his car owner, Dale Earnhardt Jr., who also has been battling health issues related to a concussion suffered midway through the Sprint Cup season.

Suarez finished second ahead of Ryan Blaney, who flew in from New Hampshire Motor Speedway to drive the No. 22 Ford for Team Penske.

Part-time driver Sam Hornish Jr. had another strong run, finishing fourth over Matt Tifft, who was racing in the Xfinity Series for the first time since being sidelined in July for surgery to remove a benign brain tumor.

Saturday’s race put a damper on the Chase hopes of some of the division’s top drivers. Erik Jones, who entered the Chase as the top seed, was battling with fellow Chaser Ty Dillon with 13 laps to go when they crashed.

“It’s my fault,” said Jones, who finished 28th and dropped to ninth in the standings after starting from the pole and leading 100 laps. “We definitely had a winning car, but we just made a mistake and it ended our night.”

Dillon, who led 47 laps and finished 27th, was similarly disappointed.

“We’re in a hole,” he said. “We had speed ... so we can win races.

It just hurts.”

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French bulldog,$800each,9weeks,3boys and 2girls,AKC,shots,vet checked,purebred,home raised, ward4557@aol.com 757-965-9703

Pruning. Trimming, Removal. Firewood.

Free Estimates. Licensed & Insured. 420-6396

Diabetic Test Strips Wanted Up to $25 Cash/Box + Bonus Unexpired/Unopened LOCAL. CALL BETH 757-235-4496

Phoebus Auction Gallery. Next Auction

& complete tree removal, stump grinding avail.

Senior Citizen Disc. Theo 515-6933. Josh 309-0115

removal, tree pruning, hedge trimming, stump grinding. Lic/Ins. 757-277-3733. zarradondo@yahoo.com

Building & Construction/ Skilled Trades

Skilled Labor/Equipment Operators Corman Construction, leading heavy hwy,

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

COMPLETE YARD WORK-Weeding, mulching,

Reasonable Rates, Licensed & Insured. bandjmoving.com 757-576-1290

Fully Insured

Shingles, Slate, Tile, Chimney Flashing, Siding.

Licensed & Insured Call Today! 757-718-1072

BEST PRICE EXTERIORS: 757-639-4692

(A) FAMILY TRASH MAN

H J.D. BAKER Concrete Contractor H

ROOFING/FLAT RUBBER, HOT TAR,

$CASH for Unused, Unexpired Diabetic Test Strips$ Call Denise 757-335-1130 Same day pick up

Brand New

GUTTER & SIDING. LICENSED & INSURED

Call (757) 880-5215

Motivated individuals, no exp. necessary, we will train you to make MONEY!! 90 days pd training.

Benefits & great pay plan + bonuses.

2 POSITIONS OPEN. Apply at Beach Auto Brokers, 3510 E. Little Creek Rd., Norf. 480-6500.

HITT ELECTRIC CORPORATION (EOE)

Layaway Available

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

J.K. ROOFING

Automotive/ Mechanics AUTO SALES - START TODAY

Construction - Hampton Roads & Richmond Burgess Snyder Ind. is accepting applications for anyone interested in the glass and glazing industry and/or with experience in commercial construction.

Email/Text/Call: dkesler@burgess-snyder.com or 757.618.2128

mauve, very good cond, $600. 757-292-6134.

Pets-Dogs,Cats,Other

LEAKING ROOF, REPAIR SPECIAL 30 YEAR ARCHITECT SHINGLE $1.99 PER SQ. FT.

Wanted To Buy

Furniture-Household

budget. Over 20 yrs. exp. Complete new roof or roof repairs. Lots of refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Call Stanleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Affordable. Free Est. Licâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d & Insâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Member BBB. Senior Citizen Discount. 757-289-0044

types-flat, gutters, slate, shingle, torch down/rubber.

Free est, 30+ yrs exp. BBB. Lic/Ins 757-382-0031

Screened topsoil 5 yds $185, Mulch $25, Compost $28, Sand, Gravel, Sm. loads. 353-7233

2 Pc. All New Mattress Sets-In Plastic

lawn equipment. No riding mowers. Call 412-5664.

Tree Removal, Pruning, Tractor Work & Grading, French Drains, Mulching, 757-282-3823

Affordable Cuts - Landscaping, Lawn & Tree

Sports Equipment Winchester Model 12 12 GA VG condition. Full choke 30â&#x20AC;? barrel. $450. 757 635 3183

USED TRAILER SALE !!!

FREE PICK UP of your broken or unwanted

100% Drainage & Yard Cleanup, Shrub &

Lawn Maintenance

new carb, new outdrive, $4000. 757-227-7204.

OVER 100 Avail. For Boats 12'-38' BUDGET BOATS: (757) 543 -7595

AA+ Affordable Roofing-To meet your

Siding

Household, demo inside & out, construction sites, dumpster drop off, backhoe work. We haul it all!

20 yrs exp, lic & ins. 485-1414

â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you don't use concrete, it's your own asphalt!â&#x20AC;?

Roofing-Guttering

Landscape/Gardening

trimming, planting & transplanting of grass, trees & shrubbery. Clean Ups, 25 Yrs Exp. 757-918-4152.

Sea Ray 1992 22â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 200 Series, new motor,

Boat Trailers

Hunt Club, Eastern Shore, Accomack County,

All Handyman, Int & Ext: Bathrooms, Small Jobs, Remodel. 30 Yrs. Exp. BBB A+ Rating. 430-2612.

Drywall & Plaster Repairs, Whole House Painting, Commercial & Residential. **757-403-4689**.

Tandem trailer, excel cond, $16,500. 757-944-1338

Asst Maintenance Sup - Needed for

NORFOLK PLUMBING, INC.

D&W Garages - 20x24' $15,995; 24x24' $17,995; 24x30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; $20,995; w/Slab & Vinyl Siding.

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

Power Boats/Cruisers Grady White 209, ctr console, 200 Yamaha,

ORGANIC MUSHROOM COMPOST

ESTATE YARD SALE 315 Thelmar Lane, Park Manor, Portsmouth. Furniture, antiques, auto, appliances, housewares, books, more. Sat., Oct 1 (rain date Oct. 8) 9 am - 2 pm

Fall Hours 10-5 Daily; Closed Monday. Butterbeams, Winter Squash, Apples, Tomatoes.

3116 New Bridge Rd., Va. Beach. 721-6226.

Floors

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

CALL 453-8000 for your free quote.

EOE/M/F/D

Jack Frost Enterprises 430-2257

fessionally framed, 1/2 of retail price, LeRoy Neiman & Norman Rockwell, 757-493-8358.

bushel, apples, mums, vegetable plants, pumpkins.

2385 Harpers Rd., VB. 10-6. Call 427-2346 MC/Visa

Custom wood, alum., chain link, vinyl. Quality work, great prices. Free Est. 35 Yrs. Exp. 757-438-7057.

Chesterfield County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services Employment Opportunities 804-743-2390

Art For Sale-Rare limited edition, signed & pro-

Interior/Exterior Paint, Power Washing, Carpentry, Remodeling, Renovations, Roofs & Floors. Free Est

714-4573. PAINT & WALLPAPER BY BOB

Apply via the CCPS website at http://mychesterfieldschools.com.

Complete job description and application procedures are available on the website.

90 mile radius of Richmond VA. Commercial insurance & references reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Able to pass background checks. Call Michael Morello 252-293-4517.

10% OFF ABSOLUTELY ANY JOB

www.aftonlaw.com 888-254-9188

YORKIE Puppies & Adults, AKC, Health Guar., Family Raised, Microchip, Vet Check, Vaccines, Friendly & Playful, 757-778-7081 www.dynamoyorkies.com

Provides professional and technical supervision in all areas of Food and Nutrition including the Federal Breakfast and Lunch programs and centralize vending in a minimum of 13 schools. Plans, develops, and executes the departments marketing plan to promote school meals and other nutrition initiatives programs. Complex work is performed within specific departmental objectives and policies: employee plans own work and coordinates with others as necessary. Contacts are regularly and frequently made at all organizational levels within the school system to explain programs and policies and solve problems; considerable judgement is required.

A-1 BLACK, Screen/Sifted Black Topsoil, Mulch, Sand, Compost. Prompt Delivery. Visa/MC.

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

NEW FLOORING FAST!!

Yorkie Poos-10 wks., 1st shots & wormed, have parents. $500. 757-421-7708.

Field Supervisor School Food and Nutrition Services

Articles For Sale

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

Separation Agreements $150-$500

Baby Doll Faces, $450-$650. 757-274-2381.

We are currently accepting applications for:

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

D. Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 482-5083

CINDYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PRODUCE-Shelled butterbeans by the

$399 Divorces No-Fault, Costs Paid

Yorkie Poos & Yorkie Crosses-Cute Little

Topsoil-Mulch

Painting/Decorating

Decks & Fencing

Toy Poodle puppies F,M. UKC registered.

Very cute! $600 cell 7575356609

#01A Black Sifted TOPSOIL

Electrical Work

ACTION ONE FENCE & DECK

Rottweiler Puppies 8 Wks tals dok, shts wrmd 2yr hlth garntee Imedate Europe chmp bldines, text or call serious inquiries only 252-232-8001

Advertising/ Marketing Media

Stove $125; Freezer $150; Washer $150; Dryer $125; Dishwasher $100. All Items Like New. DELIVERY AVAIL 757-447-7347

Air Conditioning & Heating

Attorneys

Doodles, beauty w/brains, $750 & up. 274-2381.

PUPPIES...Olde Eng Bulldogge, French Bulldog, German Shepherd, Cocker Spaniel, St. Bernard, Lab, Beagle, Puggle, Chorkie & Yorkie (540) 907 1697

Appliances

services

757.622.1455

I BUY COINS

APPLIANCES - Refrigerator $195;

25 Yrs. Exp. Licensed Grace Community Church, 872 Clearfield Ave, Chesapeake VA 23320 Yard Sale; Friday & Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Furniture, clothes, games, books, jewelry, appliances, sporting equipment, house hold items, kitchen supplies, kids toys, lamps, yard equipment, tables, desks, chairs etc.... Come an check it out.

Miniature Aussies ASDR reg. Ready now! $500 call or txt for info 804-725-6987

RAY HIGGINS

Sterling Flatware

Garage Sale - Chesapeake

Mini. Schnauzers All Colors. Super Coats.

Year Health Guarantee. www.smithschnauzers.com For More Info 434-349-3854 or 434-770-1464

American Antique Buyer

ALL COINS

Tucson Rd., Va. Bch. Oct. 1, 8:30-2:3. Hardcover $1, paperback 50 cents.

DECOYS WANTED Collector will pay CA$H for Old wooden ducks or canvas geese, Old shorebirds, swans, & duck calls.

Buying old fishing tackle & lures, Old nautical & lifesaving items.

Call Mark at 757-721-2746

A Basic

Furniture, Glassware, Vintage Art, Costume Jewelry, Antique Guns

USED BOOK SALE-St. Andrews UMC, 717

Pets-Dogs,Cats,Other Labradoodle Pups-Multi-generation, vet ck &

-GML@KA<=

-EETS IN THE $IAMOND 3PRINGS 'ARDENWOOD 0ARK #IVIC ,EAGUE "UILDING

Antiques & Collectibles

United Methodist Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual

Accounting/ Finance Chief Deputy Treasurer/ Administration #21158 The City of Virginia Beach City Treasurer's Office is seeking to fill the Chief Deputy Treasurer position. For more information and to apply on-line go to www.vbgovcareers.com EOE

Exciting Leadership Opportunity with a progressive school division.

Fauquier County Public Schools, located 45 miles west of the nation's capital, is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic candidate for the position of Associate Superintendent for Instruction. Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia Division Superintendent license. Excellent compensation package. For more information and to submit your application and resume Visit https://jobs.fauquiercounty.gov.

Live Here. Work Here. Thrive Here!

Engineering/ Architecture Engineering Technician Engineering&Testing Services, Inc is seeking CWI,ACI/VDOT certified Engineering Techs in VABeach. Will certifyand train experienced candidates for long term careers. Competitive pay and benefits, eOE,E-verify notice of right to work participation. colleen@etsva.com fax 757-306-1042 www.etsva.com

General/Other Christmas Bell Ringers The Salvation Army is preparing for the Christmas season and is looking for Bell Ringers. *Rings bells at assigned locations. *Ensures the Kettle is always attended. *Conducts duties in accordance with The Salvation Army mission. *Apply today at 5525 Raby Road Norfolk, VA 23502. 757-543-8100 Contract Instructors (CI) Cubic Global Defense (CGD) has immediate openings for full time and part time positions for Instructors in support of the CNATRA T-45 aircraft in Kingsville, TX. Successful candidates will have a BA/BS degree and have tactical jet experience as an Instructor Pilot (IP) or as a Contract Simulator Instructor (CSI) within the preceding five years.

CGD is an industry leader supporting training devices and training ranges for the US Government and foreign nations around the globe. We have a competitive compensation and benefits program.

EOE / M / F / Vet / Disability For consideration, apply online at our careers link at http://www.cubic.com.

Job Fair Tuesday, October 4, 2016 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Interviews conducted all day for the following positions: Plant Operations and Environmental Services l Maintenance Technician - Full Time l Floor Technician - Full Time l Housekeeper - Full Time Nursing l Registered Nurse - Full Time l Licensed Practical Nurse - Full Time l Certified Medication Aide - Full Time l Certified Nursing Assistant - Various Shifts Full Time, Part Time and Per Diem Dining Services l Dining Services Servers - Part Time and Per Diem l Cook - Full Time, Part Time and Per Diem Customer Service l Receptionist - Per Diem

Lake Prince Woods 100 Anna Goode Way, Suffolk, Virginia 23434 757-923-5500 EOE

Motor Coach Driver ** TOP PAY for Qualified Candidates** Local and long distance driving Also hiring expâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d Woodworker/Cabinet Builder and Mechanic/ Maintenance Tech Phone: 757-545-8585

Healthcare/ Medical Dermatology Medical Assistant - FT Busy Dermatology office seeks exp’d (min. 1 year derm exp.), personable & reliable MA for Clinical Position w/Benefits. VB. Fax resume to Office Mgr. 757-481-9182, email: admin@vbderm.com.

Marian Manor is a caring, non-profit assisted living community conveniently located. Come join our team in one of the following positions: FT Assistant Director of Maintenance FT Janitor, evenings/EOW PT Dietary Aides varied shifts PT LPN 11-7 PRN LPNs Apply in person at Marian Manor 5345 Marian Lane Virginia Beach, VA 23462 or email resume to candice@marianmanor.com EOE, pre-employment drug screen and background check required

Law Enforcement/ Security TOP GUARD SECURITY- DCJS CERTIFIED ARMED AND UNARMED SECURITY OFFICERS! New Contract Awards allow Top Guard, the region's largest private security firm, with 695+ security professionals, to expand its employment opportunities.

Positions available throughout Hampton Roads, Williamsburg, Richmond, and Petersburg, Virginia.

Since 1996 the family-owned firm has served the region's finest clients. Full Time and Part-time positions are available. Apply online at www.topguardinc.com for consideration Job Requirements: *High school or GED required *Must be reliable and dependable *Must possess excellent customer service skills *Superior verbal and written communication skills *DCJS certification, ARMED WITH A TWIC card a plus *1-2 years' experience preferred but only 6 months exp. required *Military and ex-military welcome and highly encouraged to apply EOE M/F/D/V

For Rent-Norfolk Apts

For Rent-Townhomes

Automobiles for Sale

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Kempsville Lake-3 BR, 2 BA ranch, end unit,

RENT 2 BR FOR $

635 MONTH

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Ingleside Square APARTMENTS 3515 Gatling Ave., Norfolk, Va 23502

757-466-8111 Renovated & Affordable 1, 2 & 3 BR apartments, new carpeting, cabinets, lighting. Cable ready.

Large eat-in kit. On-site laundry facilities. Pets Allowed.

Close to Bus lines & Light Rail.

$100 Moves You In. • *Rent includes Timely Payment Discount

For Rent-Other City Apts NEWPORT NEWS/DENBIGH AREA In-Law

Legacy 2015 37’ Diesel Pusher, loaded, Mercedes 2014 C-250 Sport One owner like new,25k miles best offer 757-639-6563

$1275. Owner/Agent, Apollo Realty 1, Inc. 687-5300.

For Rent-Va. Beach Apts OCEANA/HILLTOP AREA Newly renovated

For Rent-Va.Beach House

757RENTALS.COM THE PROPERTY SHOPPE (757) 496-1986 Lic’d. Agent VA Beach - Chix Beach Waterfront Duplex 2BR 1BA Lg.Kit. Central Heat/AC W/D & Shed 1200 sqft $1400/mo + dep 757-408-3032.

BMW 2014 M5 Perhaps the nicest pre-owned M5 nationwide. Black/black with black upgraded factory wheels and tinted windows.

Fully loaded with Exec Pkg, LED Lighting Pkg, Cold Weather Pkg, Harmon Kardon sound, etc.

Garage-kept, 28k highway miles, all service records, factory warranty remaining. Price is $73k obo (new MSRP $120k), serious inquiries only may text 757-550-1860 anytime.

Nissan 1987 300ZX 2+2 No Turbo 110K Miles, Good Condition, $3000, dhamp2006@gmail.com

Helper to assist in installation and repair of water treatment systems. Attention to detail and workmanship a must. Must have valid drivers license. Hours 9-2 M-F. $9.50 per hour. Fax resume and 3 professional references to 485-0062.

Western Branch-3 BR, 2 BA brick ranch, $212,000. Kline Realty 484-0123.

$299,000. 499-1088. Apollo Realty 1, Inc.

Antiques & Classics Jeep Comanche 1986 Custom 1986 Jeep Comanche, 2WD, Great project car.

Honda 2002 Civic EX 2 door. Blue. Excellent Condition. Low mileage. Please contact (757) 420-1990. $3750.

Real Estate/ Property Management Leasing Agent Apartment community in Portsmouth area seeks enthusiastic professional with prior leasing or customer service experience. Tax credit exp helpful.

Must be able to work Saturday hours.

Send resume to hbates@ripheat.com for immediate consideration

Restaurant/ Food Service

twnhmes. $725-$1800. Kline Realty 484-0123

Plymouth 1960 Savoy, 2 doo sedan, slant 6,

Honda 2012 Accord EXL 59k mi, 1 owner, fully loaded, exc cond,$15,500, 310-200-4349

Automobiles for Sale

TESLA 2012 S - P85 PERFORMANCE PACKAGE, “SIGNATURE” SERIES, IN NEW CONDITION, MAROON RED EXT. & BLACK INERIOR, NEVER USE GAS, NEW TIRES, NAV., BACK UP CAM, 2 KEY FOBS, CLEAR CARFAX, CURRENT VALUE $67,875. NEW $109,000. ON SALE FOR $64,890. CALL OR TEXT @ (757)373-3257 VaDlr Toyota 2000 Camry LE 142,639 miles, never smoked in, one owner, recent VA inspection. $3500 as is. Call 757-469-3667 for more details.

You must be authorized to work for any employer in the US.

Pay Transparency Notice: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/PayTransparencyNotice_JRFQA508c.pdf Travis Hansen 757-531-7867

sell, & finance your RV. Snyders RV 499-8000.

DIXIE RV SUPERSTORE COLEMAN 13.5 A/C, $595 1-800-959-3494

LET DIXIE RV SELL YOUR RV!

Jeep 1999 Cherokee Cherry Red, Excellent condition, 221,000 miles 4 door 4 wheel drive. A nice vehicle for student or college student or anyone who need a car.

LET US CLEAN/SELL/FINANCE YOUR RV! CALL DENNIS @ 57-249-1257 POP UPS-New 2012 Flagstaff, 206ST, MSRP $10,287 now $5500. New 2014 Flagstaff HW 27S/C, loaded, MSRP $18,773, now $11,000.

Snyder’s RV 499-8000.

CAMPOSTELLA n/s on busline must be clean near baesystems $135wk+Dep 718-3991 Room for Rent. Laundry on Site. Off St parking.

Working roommates, clean. Rachelle 585-216-7901

Chesapeake-Campostella Square. $495 mo. or pay bi-weekly. Cable included. Bus stop in front of house. Bed & dresser included. 757-373-1983.

BENTLEY 2007 CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR STUNNING CONDITION, V-12 TWIN TURBO AWD, LOW MILES, BLACK PEARL EXT., SADDLE BROWN INT WITH REAL WOOD TRIM, PICNIC FOLDING TABLES, NAV, BLUETOOTH, IPOD CONNECTION, INCREDIBLE AUTOMOBILE. EXTREME PERFORMANCE, ELEGANCE & LUXURY. OVER $24k IN OPTIONS, CURRENT BOOK $101,000.00. PRICED TO SELL @ $58,780. CALL OR TEXT @ (757)373-3257 VaDlr

Furn Rm-Priv. home, Va. Bch off Oceana, credit/

BMW 2001 330i 160K, runs well, new paint &

bkgrnd ck, clean, quiet, no drama, $500. 635-5151

upholstery, p/w needs work, $2500. 757-771-4822

Great Bridge Area Of Ches., Avail 9/21.

Quiet/clean. Basic cable, shared bath, w/kit. priv’s, $550 (furnished), utilities included. Dep. & references needed. 757-717-9332

BMW 2007 650i Convertible $28,500 garage kept, only 33k miles, excellent mint condition. Also have clear protected laminate on hoods, bumpers, and sides of vehicle. Interior and exterior is new. All maintenance is up to date. Serious buyer only. Call Brian (757) 581-4504

Norfolk- Barraud Park Area. $625 mo. or bi-weekly. Central heat & air, cable. Utils inclu. 737-0169.

PORTS.-Furn’d, cable, all utils, 1 blk to bus & Shore Dr. Furnished, bath, walk-in closet, internet, Dish, bus/grocery store. $700. 757-818-4872,

VB-Furn BR, liv rm, TV, cable + priv. half bath in

Chrysler 2005 Crossfire Convertible Blaze Red, Custom Wheels, 99,600 mi., Auto V6. Garage Kept.

Great Condition. $8,250. 757-496-4966

Steeplechase 4BR 2.5BA Home w/lg yard in N. Suffolk, $1500/month (757) 638-0022

Sport Utility Vehicles Chevrolet 2005 Tahoe Z71 Gold, fully loaded, very clean, 4x4, excellent condition, seats 7, 167K mi, $8,250. 757-439-2260.

Ford 2004 Explorer, 93K, blue, V-6, auto, a/c, alloy wheels, excel cond, $5500. 757-497-4740 Isuzu 1999 Rodeo LS, loaded, GOOD mis., good insp, nice. $2400. 757-487-4194. Va. Dlr.

Jeep 2000 Grand Cherokee, 4WD, good cond, black, 235K, runs good, $2000. 642-1805.

Mercedes Benz 2012 GL-450 4MATIC Black/ beige, Leather seats, XM/Bluetooth, rear camera, memory seats, 60K miles, $38000, 757-816-2015

LINCOLN 2011 MKZ LOADED WITH EVERYTHING, WHITE EXTERIOR/ TAN INTERIOR, UNDER 31K MILES, REG. GAS, 22/28 MPG, MINT CONDITION, CALLS ONLY PLEASE. (757) 646-2254

bedliner, roll-up bed cover, $10,500. 757-232-1469 Winnebago 1993 Warrior Only $3689, very clean inside and out. text me at: (423) 777-3270

NEED A CAR? ZERO DOWN? BAD CREDIT? CALL 757-717-1715 VA DLR

runs great. $3000. 757-481-7104.

Ford 2012 Mustang GT One owner, muscle car.

LOADED! Garage kept. 6 sp/V8. 757-894-5235.

Mercedes 2009 C300 Sport 56k mi, silver w/ black interior, garaged, heated seats, satelite radio, new tires, VGC, $16,000, h: 623-1433, c: 621-3977

HONDA 2000 PRELUDE RUNS GREAT. NEW TIRES, BRAKES, MAST CYL $3000 OBO 777-4860

Mercury 2001 Sable, dark green, 70K mis., runs like a champ, $3000. 757-531-7182 lv msg.

Vans Dodge 2005 Caravan, seats 7, excel cond,

Handicapped Virginia’s Largest Wheelchair Van Dealer in Norfolk Mobility Works is located in the Military Circle area in Norfolk. We are a full service dealer with fully certified technicians trained by Braun, VMI, El Dorado, Bruno, Harmar, and most other mobility brands. Don’t be fooled, service is a huge benefit for all of our clients. Buy from a dealer that can service your vehicle. We offer low bank financing from 2.5% with approved credit, VA approved, and work with most state and federal agencies. Give us a call today for a compassionate and professional evaluation.

We are nationwide and over 800 vehicles to choose from and many as low as $9995. Our new vans are priced from $37,995 with full factory warranty. Make that call. 757-455-9889.

Retail FRONT END MANAGER - FULL TIME Computer literate. Retail experience required.

Apply in person at SAS Shoes, 1556 Laskin Rd., Ste 130, Virginia Beach. 757-425-9915.

cold a/c, $3950. Fred 497-8104.

Wanted Automobiles $ABSOLUTELY ABLY ACQUIRING AUTOS All Makes & Models, Best Price Paid!!

FREE TOWING. 749-8035

MISSING & WANTED ! - ORANGE 1973 VW SUPER BEETLE MY VERY 1ST CAR ! PLEASE HELP ME locate my first car. Sold in 1993-94 to someone in Va. Bch. Gertie had CB antenna on top, last 6 vin numbers 325451. Call 757-4120506 if seen,or own this car, would like to make an offer to buy back.

Religious Services JEB Little Creek Chapel JEB Fort Story Chapel

Meat Cutter/Butcher Full/Part time. Experience required. No Sundays.

E.O.E. Central Meats, 1120 Kempsville Road, Chesapeake, VA 23320. Apply in person or Online applications: http://centralmeats.com/content. asp?pl=263&contentid=295

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.

Central Meats, 1120 Kempsville Road, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Sales EXTERIOR SALES REPRESENTATIVE. Commercial Roofing Company is seeking dynamic, experienced Sales Representative. Candidates must have working knowledge of the roofing and exterior industry, possess excellent communication skills and be proficient in customer service and management. Job offers competitive commission and benefit package. Please email resume to jrailling@westarroofing.com. EEO/Drug Free.

Skilled Trades (Manufacturing)

lastweek's answers

INDUSTRIAL BATTERY/CHARGER SERVICE TECHNICIAN - East Penn Mfg. Co. (Deka Batteries & Accessories) is seeking an experienced Industrial Battery/Charger Service Technician for the Eastern Virginia area requiring some overnight travel. Requirements include a valid Virginia driver's license and good driving record, strong communication skills, and self motivation. Strong mechanical ability and a strong electrical background (AC/DC) are mandatory as well as basic computer skills. East Penn offers an excellent benefit package including the following: *Competitive Wages *Group Insurance *Profit Sharing *401K *Life Insurance *Paid Holidays/Vacation *Company Vehicle. Qualified applicants should send, fax or e-mail resumes with wage requirements to: East Penn Mfg. Co., Attn: Holly Spotts, PO Box 147, Lyon Station, PA 19536 e-mail: epmhr@eastpenn-deka.com fax: 610-682-0594

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.

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: 11:30 a.m., Wed. | 10 a.m., Sun. PROTESTANT David Adams Memorial Chapel Worship services: 10:30 a.m., Sun. Praise, Worship, and The Word: 5 p.m., Wed. 2nd floor

Jewish SABBATH Commodore Levy Chapel ROMAN CATHOLIC (Second Floor Bldg. C7) Mass schedule: 8:30 a.m., Sun. Sabbath: 11 a.m., Fri. (Sabbath Fellowship Oneg PROTESTANT Shabbot Follows) Worship service:10:30 a.m., Sun. ISLAMIC WORSHIP: Masjid al Da’wah 2nd Floor (Bldg. C-7) NSA Northwest Services: 1 p.m., Fri. Annex Chapel Chapels are open daily for ROMAN CATHOLIC prayer.

Rosary: 9:30 a.m., Sun. Confessions: 9:30 a.m., Sun. NAS Oceana Chapel Mass Schedule: 10 a.m., Sun. ROMAN CATHOLIC CCD (Sept-May) 11 a.m., Sun. Mass schedule: 11:30 a.m., Tues.-Fri. PROTESTANT (EPISCOPAL) 9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m., Sun. Worship service: 8 a.m., Sun. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL PROTESTANT July 29 - Aug. 2; 6 to 8 p.m.

Sun. school: 9:15 a.m., Sun. Worship service: 10:40 a.m., Sun. Bible study: 11 a.m., Wed.

NWS Yorktown Chapel

For Rent-Condo Georgetown Commons $1195 4mi from Ft Eustis. 3BR. 2.5BA. w/d incl. pics online 924 Lucas Creek Rd#3, 23608. Call ERA 757-310-6826

Huntington Park Condo - Portsmouth 23703 2 Bedroom 1 Bath 755 Sq. FT Updated Condo $900/month For more info. visit: http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2097099131_zpid/

For Rent-Duplex Norfolk-E. Balview. 2 BR, washer/dryer, central heat/air, avail Oct. 1st. 757-955-4419.

Willoughby 2BR, 1BA duplex on Little Bay Ave, large private yard. Central AC, gas heat, new carpet, available now, $775. Call 757-717-1127

For Rent-Furnished Apts Motel 6-Ocean View. New rms, near fishing pier, $225 wk, kitchenette avail. Pet ok. 757-480-9611

For Rent-House (All)

Ward & Hollingsworth Realty 497-4838

Suzuki 2011 Blvd 650CC S40, 3K mis., windshield, hard saddlebags, $2700. 252-331-3718

Toyota 2009 Tacoma, 4 cyl., 44,800 mis.,

FunandGames

Bayview-2 BR apt, new paint & carpet, $650 Estabrook-2 BR duplex, central heat/air, $795 Oceana-2 BR duplex, new carpet & paint, $795 Pembroke Crossing-2 BR, 2.5 bath condo, $1150 Aragona-3 BR, den, central heat & air, $1150 Town Ctr-2 BR, 2.5 BA condo, corner unit, $1150

Harley Davidson 2006 Road King excellent condition, garage kept 21,000 miles. just inspected 757328-2134

Trucks

LEXUS 2014 ES350 - LIKE NEW, BLACK EXT & BLACK INT., LOW MILES, FACTORY WARRANTY, BLUETOOTH, IPOD, VERY ECONOMICAL, ROOMY & COMFORTABLE, ICE COLD AC, LEXUS RELIABILITY AND SAFETY, CURRENT BOOK $30,550. ON SALE FOR $25,490. CALL OR TEXT (757)373-3257 VaDlr

Ford 2002 Taurus, 4 dr., 132K original mis.,

mobile home, lg priv. lot. $400 mo+ dep. 390-5898

For Rent-Suffolk House

Harley Davidson 2001 Fatboy All chrome with 96” motor with over 110 HP. Buyer will also receive all stock parts. $5200.00 7576813634

Nissan 1998 Pathfinder SE Only 2nd Owner, 4x4, Leather, New Exhaust, 8/2017 Inspection, Runs Great, Very Dependable. New Vehicle Purchased - Must Sell. 195k mi, $2,500 OBO 757-434-5870

Campus East, Virginia Beach $380+util.

store, $550 mo w/$250 dep .757-967-9113 lv msg All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

CONSIGNMENTS WANTED! Let us clean,

THE #1 RV WHEELATOR IN VIRGINIA!

furn’d w/appl’s, pool, tennis court, cable, high spd net, employed, no drugs/smoke, 757-270-6012.

refrig, w/d, share BA w/ 1, clean & quiet 776-8498 Steward/Cook Seeking former Navy Senior Culinary Specialists and Watch Captains who enjoy serving world-class meals, up to 250 people on ships deployed worldwide. Live where you want, we provide travel to the ship. After four months of work, we provide travel back to your home and a paid vacation. Steady employment for high performers successful in providing tasty and nutritious meals to embarked workers. Competitive salary. For more information contact Travis Hansen at Maersk Line, Limited, 1-757-531-7867.

BENTLEY 2001 ARNAGE - BY ROLLS ROYCE LOW MILES, NAVY BLUE EXT. w/LIGHT TAN & WOOD Int., NEW CONDITION, ROLLS-ROYCE V8 TURBO ENGINE, NAV, ALPINE AUDIO, WOOD STEERING WHEEL, NO ACCIDENTS, GARAGED, Orig. MSRP $231,000 .

EXTREME LUXURY, ELEGANCE & PERFORMANCE! CURRENT VALUE $79,000. PRICED AT $39,980. A MUST SEE. Call (757)373-3257 VaDlr

Campers/RVs

JAGUAR 2013 XJL - SUPERCHARGED AWD, LOW 53K MILES, NAVY BLUE EXT WITH BROWN SADDLE LEATHER INT & BLUE PIPING, AS NEW AS IT GETS CONDITION, TOP OF THE LINE LONG-WHEELBASE LUXURY SEDAN, EVERY OPTION I.E., NAV, BACK-UP CAM, SIDE VIEW ASSIST, DUAL PANO ROOF, BLUETOOTH, TWO REMOTES, ALL MANUALS & SERVICE RECORDS, ONE OWNER, CLEAR CARFAX, STILL SMELLS NEW, VERY QUIET & SMOOTH RIDE! NEW SOLD $90K, CURRENT BOOK $42K. ON SALE @ $38,780. CALL (757)373-3257 VaDlr

1A+ Rm. Va Bch TCC. Priv. entrance, quiet,

Chesapeake- $120/wk, $120 dep, microwave,

Harley 2006 Dyna Wide Glide, 6200 mis., gar kept, mint cond, $7000 obo. 252-340-5173.r

Porsche 2016 GT3, agate gray, fully loaded, 100 point car, 3K mis, $189,900. 718-1964 Va. Dlr.

$10,000 obo text 8318696494

Pontiac 1953 Eight, 2 dr sedan, 350 trans, burgundy w/fender skirts, $12,500. 757-729-3459

For Rent-Rooms

Ches., Paramont Crossing - Shared BA. $125/wk. Incl’s Util, HD Cable, priv fridge Must Have Job & Car. 2012 Paramont Ave. 434-1620

$5000 obo. 757-589-5486.

Honda 2012 Accord brand new tires, rotors, breaks, and serpentine belt! Great condition!

95, 141 miles

blue, $6500. 757-729-3459.

Craddock Completely Renovated 3 bed-

For Rent-Portsmouth House

BMW 2002 1150 RT, 112K mis., good cond.

For Sale-Va. Beach Home Glenwood-4 BR, 2.5 BA Colonial, gar., on water,

$250 Security Deposit. Waterview Colonial Manor Starting at $675. Immediate Availability, 393-2111

Churchland, W. Branch, Suffolk Homes, apts,

Motorcycles

ZERO DOWN? BAD CREDIT?

clean, $4800. 757-739-7390.

Suite 1BR/1BA. $750, Utilities Included. Great for 1 person. NO SMOKING. NO PETS. 304-283-7532

room/ 1 bath, Central Air and Heat, Wall to Wall Carpet, W & D hook up, 990 square feet, $950.00 a Month Call 757-399-3800

NEED A CAR? CALL 757-717-1715 VA DLR

Honda 2002 Accord, very good cond, very

For Sale-Chesapeake Home

DIXIE RV SUPERSTORE 50TH ANNIVERSARY SALE NOBODY BEATS OUR PRICES! NOBODY! 1-800-959-3494

MERCURY 1999 GRAND MARQUIS One owner, only 92K miles, silver, new insp. This baby has been babied - needs nothing! $2950. 757-467-7766.

throughout, Spacious 2 BR, 1 BA. $795/mo. 631-1306.

For Rent-Portsmouth Apts Part-Time/ Seasonal

6600 mis., MSRP $232,000. Now $129,500.

Snyders RV 499-8000. www.snydersrv.com

Dam Neck Annex Chapel

Sudoku

ROMAN CATHOLIC Confessions: 4:15 p.m., Sat. | Mass Schedule: 5 p.m., Sat. PROTESTANT Worship service: 9 a.m., Sun.

For Lease-Industrial Offices & Lg Shop Space-(1,000-20,000 sq ft). All utils inclu. Zoned I&M. Call Fred 499-8000

For Rent-Norfolk Apts A Newer Remodeled 1 BR apt., walk-in closet, E. Ocean View. $625. Water included. 646-2398.

GHENT-8 Great Locations 1 & 2 BR, free heat & hot H20, $650-$995.

Meredith Mgmt. 622-8233 www.RENTMEREDITH.com

Little Creek Rd-2 BR Twnhse. Central heat/air, carpet. $700-$730. Credit 4 req’d. (888)368-5920 Ask About Our Specials Meredith Mgmt. www.RENTMEREDITH.com Move in Special! Ocean View-1 & 2 bdrm units.

Gregory Realty 855-3315 gregoryrealtycorpofva.com OCEAN VIEW-Nice 1-2 BR, 5 locations, must see.

Carpet/wood, air, laundry, $595-$790.

Some/Most Utils. 625-7110. 588-2359 Wards Corner - 1BR, $650 & 2BR, $750 Call 460-1992 or 625-8193.

Last week’s CryptoQuip answer Since I caught some game using only one dog’s help, I suppose I hunted single-houndedly.

contact info

duty chaplain

Norfolk: 444-7361 JEBLCFS: 462-7427 Yorktown: 887-4711 Oceana: 433-2871 Dam Neck: 492-6602 NSA Northwest Annex: 421-8204

The Duty Chaplain stands by to serve and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Conversations are confidential. Contact the Duty Chaplain by calling 438-3822.

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