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Navy celebrates ﬁrst disable and homeless veterans’ rental housing

Above: Quilts of Valor decorate Cedar Grove Veterans Apartments, the ﬁrst permanent rental housing for disabled and homeless veterans in the Hampton Roads region, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Left: Legacy Veterans, from the Navy Riverine Squadron, attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony, proudly wearing their vests in support of all veterans in the Hampton Roads region. Right: Vice Adm. Nora Tyson, deputy commander U.S. Fleet Forces, gives a speech during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Photos by MC2 Indra Bosko

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In an effort to combat homelessness, more than 200 veterans, current military personnel, advocates, dignitaries and local citizens participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Cedar Grove Apartments; a $6.6 million development of the first permanent rental housing for disabled and homeless veterans in the Hampton Roads region, Sept. 26. The ceremony, hosted by non-profits Virginia Beach Community Development Corporation and Southeastern Virginia Housing Corporation, was attended by guest speakers, Vice Adm. Nora Tyson, deputy commander U.S. Fleet Forces; Virginia Beach Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones; Commissioner, Virginia Department of Veterans Services Paul Galanti; and representatives from Congressman Scott Rigell’s office and local corporations. Guest speakers celebrated the completion of the veterans’ housing project but especially noted in their speeches how this project will help take veterans out of the streets and into a clean new home. Tyson, the first female to command a carrier strike group, shared her views on the first housing project for veterans of the Armed Forces.

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Seventy-three Sailors stationed aboard USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) ran in increments of at least 30 minutes for a period of 24 hours, running a total of 4,560 laps equaling about 380 miles.

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Fort McHenry Sailors ‘Run for Life’ By Ensign Stephanie Migut USS Fort McHenry Public Affairs

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Sailors stationed aboard USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) kicked off a 24hour “Run for Life” event in support of Suicide Awareness Month, on the ship’s ﬂight deck Sept. 25. Hosted by the ship’s Religious Ministries Team (RMT) and led by Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Marc Hargreaves, Sailors ran in increments of at least 30 minutes for a period of 24 hours to encourage a sense of community and to help raise awareness for suicide prevention. Upon conclusion of the event at morning colors on Sept. 26, 73 Sailors ran a combined total of 4,560

laps equaling about 380 miles. “No one Sailor could run for 24 hours straight, but together, shipmates can. No one person can stop suicides, but together, shipmates can,” said Lt. Kevin Johnson, the ship’s chaplain. “So many suicides can be prevented by shipmates helping shipmates.” Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Robert Strickler said he participated, “to support the cause.” The run also provided an opportunity to support physical readiness standards. Strickler said he was able use some of his run time toward improving his physical shape by adding in push-ups and sit-ups. The run extended beyond individual Sailors. Many of the ship’s

organizations, divisions and departments participated as groups. For example, Deck Department ran for an hour and produced the top seven ﬁnishers in terms of mileage. The lead runners were Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Sheunqua Williams (37.67 miles), Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Christopher Anderson (34.67 miles), and Seaman Britton Lyczkowski (22.67 miles). As part of the event, at least one Sailor was running on the ﬂight deck during the entire 24-hour period. Command Master Chief Lee Salas summarized the effort, “Fort McHenry Sailors are willing to do what it takes – even stay up all night – to save a life.”

More than 260 military and Veterans Affairs health care practitioners from all over the country, Europe and Asia gathered at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Sept. 18-20 for the third annual Pain Skills Training, which certiﬁed practitioners in advanced pain medicine techniques so they can offer their patients more options in their treatment. The training was sponsored by Joint Task Force National Capital Region Medical Command’s Wounded Warrior Pain Care Initiative and coordinated and hosted by NMCP. The joint training was open to practitioners from all armed services with a role in treating chronic pain, including doctors, nurses, hospital corpsmen and medics, and allied health and medical technicians.

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LOCAL GOLD STAR MOTHERS HONORED To honor the continuing pain and sacriﬁces suffered by military families, Naval Station Norfolk and JEBLCFS recognized Gold Star Mother’s Day during two services and a reception at JEBLCFS chapel Sept. 29.

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‘No Zebras, No Excuses’ Numerous sessions of the Department of the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Ofﬁce (SAPRO) sponsored “No Zebras, No Excuses” production were held on Naval Station Norfolk, Sept. 24; Naval Air Station Oceana - Dam Neck Annex, Sept. 26; and Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, Sept. 26. More than 3,000 attended throughout the sessions which focused on challenging the myths of sexual assault, addressed the attitudes and behaviors of offenders and bystanders, and emphasized the importance that bystanders “Notice,” ‘Interpret” and take “Purposeful Action” in the prevention of sexual assault.

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The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) provides financial assistance and education, as well as additional programs and services to retired and active duty Navy and Marine Corps members, their eligible family members, widows and survivors, and reservists who are mobilized or activated for 30 days or more. The Society’s main goal is to assist everyone who comes into their offices for support, but their long-term mission is to help Sailors and Marines become financially self-sufficient by learning how to better manage their personal finances and prepare for unplanned expenses. “In 2012, more than $6.7 million of financial assistance in the form of interest-free loans and grants was provided to active duty and retired Sailors, Marines and their families by the four NMCRS offices located in the Hampton Roads area,” said Kathy Nelson, director, NMCRS Norfolk. In July of this year, NMCRS opened a new limited services office (LSO) in Newport News, located inside the Fleet and Family Support Center Newport News at 2600 Washington Ave. Support available includes the processing of Quick Assist Loans (QALs) for eligible active duty

Sailors and Marines, and emergency financial assistance. Additional services are available at other NMCRS locations. “The society is an important element of fleet readiness and I am very excited that we will be able to provide emergency financial assistance to personnel assigned to the shipyard and to Navy ships on the north side of the Hampton Roads tunnel,” said Nelson. “The support of the area base and command leadership has really made this possible.” What they offer: ■ QALs – up to $500 (Eligible for active duty Sailors and Marines only) If you need help with basic living expenses, transportation expenses, family emergencies, medical/dental expenses and co-pays, you may be eligible for an interest-free loan up to $500 for your urgent needs in as little as 15 minutes. Eligibility: ■ Be an active duty Sailor or Marine. ■ Have enough time left on your contract to repay the loan. ■ Have no outstanding Society loans. ■ Have no disciplinary actions in the past six months (or pending) that

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Capt. Frank E. Hughlett, commanding ofﬁcer of Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story (JEBLCFS), left, and Capt. David A. Culler Jr., commanding ofﬁcer of Naval Station Norfolk, attend a Gold Star Mother’s Day ceremony with Gold Star mothers at the JEBLCFS chapel.

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Five white roses lay on the floor at the front of the Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story (JEBLCFS) chapel during morning service; five roses for five women, each dressed in white. The women share a common experience with each other – they all have suffered the loss of a child in combat. Mary Clark’s hair is now as white as the rose she clings to with her feeble, wrinkled hands. It was a hot and humid day on the other side of the world when she lost her son, Marine Pfc. Michael E. Hopkins. After becoming entangled in a firefight, the automatic rifleman in Company “K” of the 9th Marine Regiment used his own body as a distraction to draw fire away from two fallen comrades. For his selflessness, he was posthumously awarded the nation’s second highest decoration – the Navy Cross. The summer day when her son died saving his friends was July 4, 1966 in South Vietnam. She’s been honoring his memory on the last Sunday in September for the last 47 years. To honor the continuing pain and sacrifices suffered by military families, Naval Station Norfolk and JEBLCFS recognized Gold Star Mother’s Day during two services and a reception at JEBLCFS chapel Sept. 29. “Today we honor the Gold Star mothers and Gold Star families. We celebrate life, we celebrate lives lived well in service to our country, to our fellow Americans. Lives that were abruptly shortened all too soon,” said Capt. Frank E. Hughlett, JEBLCFS commanding officer. First created by Congress in 1936, the name “Gold Star” stems from the tradition of families placing a service flag in their window. Gold stars represented each loss and a blue star represented family members still serving.

MC3 Shannon M. Smith White roses are given to Gold Star mothers as part of the ceremony.

The Gold Star Mother’s Day event gave the women an opportunity to remember and share their children’s legacies. “To be with these ladies that share the same heartfelt hurt and the agony of missing our children, we all love each other,” said Violet Pope Stroud, mother of Ensign Jerry “Buck” Pope, a Navy SEAL who died in Yemen in 2002. “We come together and when we leave, you always feel as though you were among family, because we are family.” Maggie Sticklen, secretary of the Hampton Roads chapter of Gold Star Mothers, said their mission is to provide support to each other and also to ensure their children live on through memory. “There are so many (memories),” Sticklen said of her son, Marine Cpl. Joshua C. Sticklen. “The smile, the mischievousness, he loved his Marines, he loved his country and he lived life. And he probably lived more life in his short years than I have to this day.” Sticklen said her son had dreamt about becoming a Marine since he was a young boy. At 17 when he graduated high school, he begged for her to sign for him to join the Marine Corps early. She refused because she said if anything happened to him, she’d feel partly responsible. After a few years of college, he joined on his own accord in 2002. He died Dec. 3, 2006.

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“It is something you always think about, something you always worry about. But in the back of your mind, I think you always think it’s not going to happen to you,” Sticklen said. “But you have to be proud of what they do and what they’ve done and what they’ve stood for. Because he had the guts, the determination to stand up for what he felt was right so how could I say no.” For Jean Thomas, she finds comfort in the legacy of her son, Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Collin Thomas, as a person with drive and integrity. When her son was very young, a psychologist told her not to expect much of him due to moderate learning disabilities. He defied the limitations placed on him by working harder. “Don’t let people tell you that you can’t do something because if you really want to, you can,” Thomas said, adding she hopes his life will continue to make an impact with that message. As the Gold Star mothers attended the event at JEBLC, mothers and families across the country joined them in somber observation. In President Barack Obama’s proclamation of Gold Star Mother’s Day, he addressed the sacrifice of not only service members, but also the families who serve alongside them. “In our city centers and our bustling parks, monuments stand dedicated to visionary leaders and singular moments in the life of our Republic,” Obama said. “But in empty seats at family dinners and folded flags above the mantle, we find the constant thread of our Nation’s character – the truth that America endures because it is home to an unbroken line of patriots willing to lay down their lives for the land they love. As we honor the men and women who gave their last full measure of devotion, we hold close the families left behind.”

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Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and its branch clinics will offer flu vaccine for all TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries starting Oct. 1. This season's FluMist protects against four strains of influenza. The injectable vaccine protects against three strains of flu. Patients with an egg allergy will be able to receive an egg-free flu vaccine, which is expected to be available in November. Influenza vaccination is a mission-essential service, and will not be affected by a possible government shutdown. Beneficiaries enrolled to TRICARE Prime Clinics in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake should call to make an appointment for their flu vaccines.

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Navy Cyber Forces changes leadership Press Release NAVCYBERFOR Public Affairs

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Commander, Navy Cyber Forces (NAVCYBERFOR), held a change of command ceremony at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia Beach, Sept. 27. Rear Adm. Diane E. H. Webber relieved Rear Adm. Gretchen S. Herbert as NAVCYBERFOR Commander. Adm. Bill Gortney, Commander. U.S. Fleet Forces Command was the keynote speaker at the ceremony. “I am honored to join you in this time honored tradition,” said Gortney, who recognized both incoming and outgoing commanders for their professional leadership and experience in manning, training and equipping the Navy’s Command, Control, Communications,

Computers, Combat systems and Intelligence (C5I) workforce. Laced with professional and personal accolades, Gortney’s remarks outlined Herbert’s two years as Commander, NAVCYBERFOR. “Among her professional achievements was her early-on recognition for systems integration as a crucial part of our deployers’ mission success. We are so proud of all that you have done,” said Gortney. “Congratulations on an incredible tour and an amazing career – 29 years of dedicated service to our Navy and our nation. Well done, shipmate, well done!” Gortney presented Herbert with the Legion of Merit in which, among her numerous other achievements, Herbert was credited with developing and executing a comprehensive campaign plan to address Fleet Electronic Warfare shortfalls and

reestablishing electronic warfare as a primary warfare area. Overall her leadership as commander NAVCYBERFOR directly led to the command becoming the driving force in cyber warfare readiness production and capability. Herbert assumed command of NAVCYBERFOR June 22, 2011, taking charge of the newly established command after Naval Network Warfare Command was reorganized to form U.S. Fleet Cyber Command and Navy Cyber Forces. Herbert is credited with overseeing the administrative reorganization of NAVCYBERFOR, working together with two higher echelons, Fleet Forces Command and Fleet Cyber Command /10th Fleet. Gortney expressed clear conﬁdence in Webbers’ ability to assume command. “Diane has her orders and I know she will execute. Not

only because she is a great leader, but because of the Sailors and civilians who make up Navy Cyber Forces and U.S. Fleet Forces N6.” “RDML Webber is a superb Ofﬁcer, with an amazing intellect and vision,” said Herbert during her parting comments. “There is no one in the IDC (Information Dominance Corps) who is better suited, or prepared, for this job. [She] is the right leader, in the right place at the right time for this command.” Webber closed her remarks with a commitment to her command. “My commitment to you is to provide every available resource for you to meet these challenges – keeping our mission as our ﬁrst priority and caring for our people, including our families, always.” Herbert was piped ashore for the last time, closing out a 29 year Navy career. “I hope you can ap-

Robin Hicks Rear Adm. Diane E. H. Webber addresses the audience during the Navy Cyber Forces’ change of command ceremony, Sept. 27 on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek.

preciate how privileged I feel that I had the opportunity to serve with you,” said Herbert. “You always impressed me. As a matter of routine, you inspired me. On occasion, you amazed me. As I move on, I will always embrace, as a source of enduring pride, that for two remarkable years, I was the Commander of Navy Cyber Forces. Thank you.”

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Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group (NAVELSG) held a change of command ceremony at Naval Weapons Station YorktownCheatham Annex, Sept. 27. Rear Adm. Valerie K. Huegel relieved Rear Adm. Mark J. Belton as commander. Rear Adm. William A. Brown, director, Strategy, Policy, Programs and Logistics, U.S. Transportation Command, gave the ceremony’s keynote address. “It is the expeditionary nature of this command that is so critical to our nation,” said Brown. “Everywhere they have served, they have ensured our nation’s ﬁghting forces the best logistics support possible.” Brown presented Belton with the Legion of Merit as an end-of-tour award. Belton attributed the award to the hard work and support of the NAVELSG Sailors and leaders. “I am proudest of being part of outstanding teams that have been recognized for special achievements,” said Belton. “It is not about us as individuals, rather, it is about us as a team.” The ceremony marked the end of Belton’s second tour with NAVELSG. Belton recalled the challenges faced, lessons learned, and achievements made by the men and

MCC Edward Kessler Rear Adm. Valerie Huegel departs the stage after assuming command of Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group (NAVELSG) during a change of command ceremony held Sept. 27.

women who make up the NAVELSG force, before reading the orders relieving him of command. “It’s been an honor and privilege to have led you,” said Belton. “It is the hard work, determination and professionalism of our Sailors and civilian employees that allow us to accomplish all that we have.” Upon assuming command, Huegel recognized Belton’s hard work and leadership in leading the force through the operational downsizing in both Iraq and Afghanistan while also maintaining the group’s readiness at signiﬁcantly high levels. “We will continue to demonstrate that there are no theater logistics challenges we cannot face and overcome,” said Huegel. “There is virtually no volume of cargo or timetable that we cannot meet.”

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FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | OCT 3, 2013 | THE FLAGSHIP | A5 Director, Ofﬁce of Diversity Management and Equal Opportunity Clarence A. Johnson (left), Electronics Technician 2nd Class Leticia Haley, (center), Communications Maintenance & Engineering Leading Chief Petty Ofﬁcer Senior Chief Electronics Technician Andre Wallace pose for a picture during the awards ceremony.

Sailor awarded national award for SAPR efforts Press Release NCTAMS LANT, Det. Hampton Roads

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Electronics Technician 2nd Class Leticia Haley, of Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Atlantic, Detachment Hampton Roads, was selected as the naval active duty recipient of the 2013 National IMAGE Incorporated Meritorious Service Award. The award honors military members and Department of Defense (DOD) civilian employees who support the DOD mission, oversea contingency operations, or whose attributes are best epitomized by the qualities and core values of their respective

AUSN launches inaugural career symposium Press Release AUSN

The Association of the United States Navy (AUSN) will be holding their first Career Development Symposium at the Vista Point Conference Center, Naval Station Norfolk on Oct. 9-10. The two-day event, which will feature a dedicated enlisted program on the 9th and an officer program on the 10th, is a leadership and professional development conference for Sailors, focusing on the paths to success and the pitfalls to avoid in today’s Navy. This year’s theme is “Preparing Sailors to Be the Future Force.” In collaboration with the United States Fleet Forces Command (USFLTFORCOM), the Association is proud to feature sessions on a broad range of topics, including: ethics and responsibilities, promotion and advancement, financial planning, evaluations and career transition. Confirmed speakers include: Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert; Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. Bill Moran; Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Michael Stevens; and Dean of the College of Operational and Strategic Leadership, U.S. Naval War College retired Rear Adm. James Kelly. The Symposium will feature keynote addresses, lectures, interactive panels, a VIP networking reception and an exhibit hall. For registration and further information as well as complete updated agenda, visit www.ausn.org/CareerDevelopmentSymposium.

I organized a command 5K run fundraiser for sexual assault awareness where we raised $400 dollars.” -Electronics Technician 2nd Class Leticia Haley

military service or agency. “I still can’t really believe I won this award. It came as such a surprise to me,” Haley said. “It’s such a big award that I’m honored just to be nominated.” As NCTAMS LANT Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) coordinator, she organized and coordinated command events that helped raise awareness in a DOD top priority issue.

“I think the work I did as the SAPR for my command contributed a lot toward winning this award,” Haley said. “I organized a command 5K run fundraiser for sexual assault awareness where we raised $400 dollars.” Haley said all the proceeds from the run were donated to the Rape, Abuse, Incest, National Network (RAINN) organization in the detachment’s name.

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Additionally, Haley coordinated the command’s ﬁrst ever Denim Day USA, a national sexual assault awareness campaign which originated after an unprecedented ruling in a California rape case. Sailors wore jeans on Denim Day, advocating support for rape vic-

tims across the nation. As part of her selﬂess dedication toward her commands mission, she also earned her Enlisted Information Dominance Warfare Specialist qualiﬁcation eight months ahead of schedule. Haley expressed that her

achievement in winning the award is felt beyond her and her command. “A lot of my family are Hispanic,” she said, “and it means a lot to them for me to be recognized, not just in the Navy, but in the Hispanic community as well.”

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20 Years | 20 Questions

What has been your most challenging tour to date?

Capt. Michael “Jake”Johansson COMMANDING OFFICER, NSA HAMPTON ROADS

I think the most challenging tour was when I was the Military Aide to Vice President Cheney. The job is much more operational than anyone could ever imagine and every communication is with a high level ofﬁcial. The interagency coordination with the State Department, Intelligence Organizations and Law Enforcement agencies was extremely interesting. It was also challenging for our family since I was unable to be home for most of my 2.5-year tour. In the ﬁrst year in the job it was an election year and I was gone more than 270 days.

Are there any unique challenges in your current position? In addition to our daily challenges, we are working hard with local alternative wind energy developers to ensure the DOD operational and readiness concerns are addressed in the planning and development of wind energy in the area. North Carolina is a great place for wind energy generation and it is also a great place for some of our tenants at Northwest Annex in Chesapeake to operate due to its rural location. We work hard with developers, the City of Chesapeake and the states (VA and NC) to ensure we are all talking to each other and understand each other’s concerns.

Of all of your duty stations, is there one that stands out more than others? My command tour with Patrol Squadron Four was by far my best tour to date. Being in an operational command ﬂying combat missions in Iraq was very rewarding. My immediate boss was extremely trusting and allowed me to command, boots on the ground in Talil, Iraq. The operations were extremely rewarding and being able to debrief with the Soldiers on the ground was very helpful in ensuring we gave them the support they needed. Additionally, being able to bring a squadron to Iraq for seven months and bring everyone home safely was the most important thing for me.

Which is better – out to sea, on shore, or in the air? As an aviator, I have always been a P-3 shore based aviation Sailor but my heart belongs at sea. My time with Capt. Bill Barnes on USS Thach, Capt. Dennis Army on USS Cape St. George and my time at sea with Rear Adm. Jay Foley during my USS Eisenhower Battle Group tour have left an everlasting yearning for the sea. The sea and quest for that solitude led me to live on my sailboat on the Chesapeake for just short of three years before I was married.

How do Sailors today differ from 20 years ago? I think Sailors are more educated and demand more from the Navy than we did in the past. I am not saying that as a bad thing, leaders, especially older leaders like myself, are continuously challenged with keeping up with Sailors’ knowledge base and quest for the organization to keep up with them. I am still trying to ﬁgure out Twitter and they are onto the next form of communication already! We need to leverage their culture and capitalize where we can. I also think the Navy has moved the ball forward in regards to Sailors’ quality of life and they are living better. When I joined the Navy 33 years ago, barracks didn’t look anything like homeport Hampton Roads does today!

What career advice would you give to up-and-coming Sailors or ofﬁcers? Early in my career, my mentors used to say “just keep doing what you are doing” when I would ask for advice. I would say that what you were doing probably got you where you are but you need to be able to adapt to the next step. Embrace change, lead change and understand diversity. Everyone has a different view and understanding all views will provide you with the best tools for decision making.

Do you feel the Navy helped to shape the person you are today? You bet! My parents gave me a great moral compass to get me started and the Navy and my mentors have provided me with the necessary tools to succeed. I have spent my entire adult life in the Navy, so it is kind of hard to imagine it hasn’t shaped me!

Did you consider other branches of service prior to joining the Navy? Not at all. Most of my uncles as well as my father were prior Navy, so off I went when I was 17.

What part of the Navy has been the most rewarding for you? It is always a pleasure to see Sailors whom I have worked with succeed. When an Airman that used to work for you pins on chief or gets commissioned, it is about as rewarding as watching one of my sons reach a milestone. It can literally make my week when I get news like that.

What is one of the most important aspects of effective leadership? Knowing your people. The electronic age has made us advance in some good ways. It has also slowed our ability to get to know our people. Knowing your people is one of my three tenets of command. It is a lot easier to lead people you know.

Did you have a mentor who helped you during your career?

What are your thoughts on the P-3 Orion’s replacement, the Boeing P-8A Poseidon?

I have many mentors. My parents and grandfather helped with my character growing up. Retired Capt. Bill Bozin was the first person to encourage me to get my commission back in my aircrew days. I rely heavily on some of my surface warfare officer mentors, retired Capt. Paul Rinn, retired Rear Adm. and Mrs. Jay Foley from my battle group days, and within my aviation community Rear Adm. Sean Buck and Vice Adm. Bill Moran. All have been a tremendous influence on my career in the Navy.

I think the P-8 is a welcome and timely addition to the ﬂeet. If you look around, we are the only long range, quick reaction ASW platform in the Navy. We have worked the venerable P-3 very hard in the past and the P-8 will provide us with a greater capability in the maritime for years and years. Couple the P-8 with the MQ-4C Triton UAV and the MTOC support team and we have a formidable triad for defense of the maritime.

What is your most memorable naval moment? My most memorable “naval” moment was flying rescue and presence missions off the Sakalin Islands after KAL 007 was shot down by an Su-15 in 1983. Equal to that was flying over Iraq and receiving indications and warnings that a surface-to-air missile was inbound to our aircraft in mid-2003. I guess they were memorable because those were the closest I think I have come to not returning from a flight. My most memorable “non-naval” moment since I have been in the Navy was getting married at the Navy chapel in Washington, D.C.

To you, how has the Navy changed in the last 20 years? We used to be a little more seat of the pants in our decision making process. I think the advent of data bases and the plethora of available information has driven us to rely heavily on data to make informed decisions based on metrics. I think our next step is to ensure that data is solid and relevant. We have a way to go for that, but the DOD is working on some “big data” solutions that I hope we can capitalize on that will make all our data relevant and trustworthy.

What inspires you to lead? I have been motivated by public service my entire life. My inspiration comes from the young Sailors who come to work every day wanting to make the same difference I did when I was younger. I had good ideas when I was younger but could not articulate them well enough to make a difference. As I got more senior, I found myself in positions where it was easier to make a difference. By continually leading and being a servant leader, I allow those young Sailors I talked about earlier with all the good ideas make a difference as well.

What do you think the next 20 years will hold for naval aviation? I think we will get more and more comfortable with unmanned aviation as time goes on. I don’t think we will ever lose the man-in-the-loop portion of aviation, but where the pilot sits may change drastically. We recently tested the X-47B on a CVN, we have Fire Scout ﬂying off our CRUDES ships and Triton will be augmenting the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Force in the near future. This technology isn’t limited to the skies either so we should start seeing it inﬁltrate the surface and subsurface communities more in the next 20 years as well.

As a father, can you speak on importance of having support and resources available for military children? We transitioned from San Diego to Norfolk during the school year. One of our boys was at an important milestone in his schooling and we really needed to know the details of what we were going to be required to do in Virginia to keep him on track. Our school liaison ofﬁcer was very engaged and provided us with the information and contacts we needed to ensure we had all the tools we needed. Add to that the tremendous support from the Larchmont school team – we didn’t miss a beat.

Do you feel STEM education will help shape the Navy in the next 20 years? If you look around, the jobs the average person used to do 20 years ago, are going away, if not gone already. We are relying more and more on technology and robotics and I think that STEM is an important part of the next wave of employment. As computers and robotics continue to replace humans accomplishing basic tasks, we will see those tasks move from overseas back to the U.S. We will need people educated in STEM to operate and maintain those complex systems.

Would you encourage your children to explore military careers? Although we tell them they are not obligated, I hope that at least one of my three boys “stay Navy.” They talk about it often, but they are still young and have a lot of time to change their minds!

Describe your role as CO of a base that has the largest concentration of fleet headquarters administrative and communication facilities outside of Washington, D.C.? We aim to please everyone! Customer service is important to us here at the installation and we try to keep everyone happy. NATO ACT is expanding and we are working hard to provide them with the extra peace they need while people are displaced. USFFC and the local TYCOMS (SUBLANT, SURFLANT, AIRLANT) are in a building shuffle that will have them moving around a few commands on the base as well. Also, new technology in our operational fleet puts additional demands on the base infrastructure. Our communication with our tenants is great and we work hard to keep up with the changes and ensure the infrastructure is there for the HQs to support the warfighter.

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pain more difficult to obtain Continued from front In the past, chronic pain has typically been treated with a prescription. The goal now is to move beyond that and treat the cause of the pain rather than the symptoms. The lessons will help providers treat chronic pain and standardize pain care in the military health system. Chronic pain can be debilitating and have a negative impact on mission readiness, and by practitioners better able to treat the source of their patients’ pain, service members can return to full duty sooner, thus advancing mission readiness. “These skills that folks are learning in here this week will increase their ability to diagnose and treat difficult conditions,” said Cmdr. Anthony Tucker, Pain Medicine Fellowship director and staff pain medicine physician at NMCP. “This really highlights the need to expand our skill set when we deal with chronic pain patients. So definitely more holistic in this course, but also, in the entire spectrum of what we are doing here this week is more holistic.” “If you have a 15- or 20minute patient appointment, and your only tool is to offer them medication, and say it makes them sleepy, they are not going to be successful on their mission,” said Cmdr. James Houston, director of the Wounded Warrior Pain Care Initiative and the Capital Region Initiative. “If we can treat their pain with different modalities that allow them to avoid medications, yet still have their pain improved, we can increase mission readiness.” According to Houston, chronic pain can be difficult to treat. “We have to rely on the patient report a lot more than we would for other conditions,” Houston said. “So getting a diagnosis can be somewhat difficult. We use history, physical exam, radiol-

ogy. Once we have a diagnosis, treatments can be medicationbased, or sometimes opioidsbased, which have side effects. We are trying to reduce those side effects by using other types of modalities.” Teaching and certifying the health care practitioners over three days of training included a classroom phase, and small groups for hands-on courses conducted in clinical spaces throughout the medical center. The courses included Acute Pain Skills, Acupuncture, Behavioral Health Modalities for Pain, Pain Medication Pharmacology, Ultrasound Guided Chronic Pain Skills, Orthopedic Manipulation/ Massage Therapy, Mind/Body Modalities, and Chronic Pain Cooled Radiofrequency Lesioning. They were also invited to attend yoga and chi-gong sessions to learn how they can be beneficial to patients in pain. Each course began with a pain medicine physician demonstrating specific techniques on simulated patients portrayed by actors, with about a dozen health care providers watching the demonstration. The providers then practiced the technique under the supervision of the pain medicine physician. “We are showing them structures they need to know about – the thyroid, the esophagus, the vasculature, including the carotid artery and the internal jugular vein, and nerve roots are the major components, in addition to muscle planes and facial planes,” said Capt. Ivan Lesnik, a pain medicine physician at Naval Medical Center San Diego, who demonstrated using an ultrasound of the neck to treat upper extremity or head or neck pain. “It is a commonly done block that is now being done under fluoroscopy X-ray and, in some settings, being done blindly.

■ the training Courses included Acute Pain Skills, Acupuncture, Behavioral Health Modalities for Pain, Pain Medication Pharmacology, Ultrasound Guided Chronic Pain Skills, Orthopedic Manipulation/ Massage Therapy, Mind/ Body Modalities, and Chronic Pain Cooled Radiofrequency Lesioning.

By using the ultrasound, the practitioner can actually see the nerves and inject local anesthetic medication directly to the affected area to help alleviate the symptoms. While looking for more holistic ways to relieve pain, health care providers are also taking a closer look at the connection between pain and other diagnoses, such as post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. “In the past, we have treated one of those without working together to treat all (diagnoses) at the same time, and we’ve been less successful,” said Army Lt. Col. Scott Griffith, a specialty leader for anesthesia and pain medicine. “That’s why we have changed our approach, and we have brought more people into the equation of trying to solve this. Primary care providers, subspecialists, allied health professionals like physical therapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, and a variety of other folks who work together with us in teams to give us the best chance of solving what in some cases is a very difficult problem. “It’s very exciting,” Griffith added. “I’ve been around pain management for about a decade, so to see that evolution and the focus the military has placed on it over that decade is very exciting. I think that, in many aspects, we are still on the front end of this. There are a lot of advancements and improvements that we are still going to realize as we keep applying our abilities across the services and across the specialties to come up with the best solutions.”

VETS

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begin; Friedman thanked local council members for approval Continued from front “Generations of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coastguardsmen gave some of the best years of their lives and sacrificed so much to preserve the American way of life,” said Tyson. “They rarely ask for anything in return, but we must all remember that it was once said: ‘in war, there are no unwounded Soldiers.’ Unfortunately, many veterans carry the burden of military service long after their service. But Americans take care of their own. Cedar Grove Veterans Apartments is one small example where a community – Virginia Beach – recognizes the sacrifices and gives back to our veterans.” Guest speakers also echoed Tyson’s message in sharing their appreciation of all the individuals and organizations that made the “facility a reality” and “a place that our veterans will call home.” “The efforts of a few dedicated Americans made Cedar Grove happen, as well as other similar projects around the country. It is evidence that America takes care of its veterans. And because of that dedication, I am confident that this great nation will never have a shortage of volunteers willing to fight to preserve our way of life,” said Tyson. Surrounded by adjacent multi-family properties, Cedar Grove is a 32-room four-story apartment complex that sits on less than one acre of land with a Green building design that is more energy efficient and reduces utility costs. The complex offers one and two bedroom apartments decorated with bedroom and dining furniture, original paintings, washer and dryers and kitchen appliances donated by local companies, service clubs, churches, individuals and veterans’ associations. The building includes resident community and fitness rooms, elevator, locked entry with intercom system and adjacent parking. An organic garden developed by local residents will help complete the project. “It takes a community to put together a building like this,” said Barbara Clevenger, president of Southeastern Virginia Housing Corporation.

According to Andrew Friedman, director of Virginia Beach Department of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation, the idea to develop Cedar Grove apartments for veterans “didn’t happen by accident and didn’t happen overnight.” The concept of an apartment complex for veterans was initially proposed by Mary Kay Horoszewski, executive director of Virginia Beach Community Development Corporation. “Our mission is to provide affordable housing to all people,” said Horoszewski. It took years for the project to start and Friedman thanked local council members for approving the funding and zoning for the veterans’ apartment project. Friedman further asked locals to share the success of this project across Virginia and other states in the country “so that fewer and fewer veterans are left homeless and have a quality place to stay.” The ribbon-cutting ceremony was followed by a property tour and refreshments. “This is absolutely gorgeous,” said Tyson who toured all four floors of the apartment building. Residents are expected to move in by the end of September. In addition to the ribbon cutting ceremony, a Quilt of Valor was presented to one of the residence. The quilt is a hand stitched quilt awarded to wounded warriors in appreciation for their service, sacrifice and valor. 62 year-old army veteran Dan Hallock, who received the first Quilt of Valor at the grand opening ceremony, said he is excited to move into his new home. “I waited this long,” said Hallock. “I got the first quilt and the first key [to Cedar Grove apartments.] There are about 2,500 homeless veterans and the reason I know this is …I was out there. “I’m glad to have a home now, instead of just a place to stay. It can happen. That’s what I tell these guys,” Hallock said about homeless veterans he has encountered on the streets of Virginia.

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NEX gives back to customers The NEX, which will stay open during the government shutdown, announced it has made some exciting changes to its second Navy Blue Holiday celebration.

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GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

A message from the Commander in Chief

WASHINGTON

To the dedicated and hard-working employees of the United States Government: The Federal Government is America’s largest employer, with more than 2 million civilian workers and 1.4 million active duty military who serve in all 50 States and around the world. But Congress has failed to meet its responsibility to pass a budget before the fiscal year that begins today. And that means much of our Government must shut down effective today. I want you to know that I will keep working to get Congress to reopen the government, restart vital services that the American people depend on, and allow public servants who have been sent home to return to work. At my direction, your agencies should have reached out to you by now about what a shutdown means for our and your families. Today, I wanted to take a moment to tell you what you mean to me – and to our country. That begins by saying thank you for the work you do every day – work that is vitally important to our national security and to American families’ economic security. You defend our country overseas and ensure that our troops receive the benefits they deserve when they come home. You guard our borders and protect our civil rights. You help small businesses expand and gain new footholds in overseas markets. You guide hundreds of thousands of people each day through the glory of America’s national parks and monuments, from Yosemite to the Statue of Liberty. And much more. You do all this in a political climate that, too often in recent years, has treated you like a punching bag. You have endured three years of a Federal pay freeze, harmful sequester cuts, and now, a shutdown of our government. And yet, you persevere, continuing to serve the American people with passion, professionalism, and skill. None of this is fair to you. And should it continue, it will make it more difficult to keep attracting the kind of driven, patriotic, idealistic Americans to public service that our citizens deserve and that our system of self-government demands. Public service is noble. Public service is important. And by choosing public service, you carry on a proud tradition at the heart of some of this country’s greatest and most lasting achievements. In fact, more than 50 current or former federal employees have received the Nobel Prize for their efforts. It was grants from the Department of Energy that helped businesses unlock new sources of renewable energy, and from the National Science Foundation that helped entrepreneurs like the founders of Google change the world. It is your efforts that will help this country meet the great challenge of our time – rebuilding an economy where all who work hard can get ahead. So while the budget fights in Washington are too often partisan, your service to the country must never be. As one of my predecessors, President George H.W. Bush, once said, “There is nothing more fulfilling than to serve your country and your fellow citizens and to do it well. And that is what our system of self-government depends on.” This shutdown was completely preventable. It should not have happened. And the House of Representatives can end it as soon as it follows the Senate’s lead, and funds your work in the United States Government without trying to attach highly controversial and partisan measures in the process. Hopefully, we will resolve this quickly. In the meantime, I want you to know – whether you are a young person who just joined public service because you want to make a difference, or a career employee who has dedicated your life to that pursuit – you and your families remain at the front of my mind. Your agency leaders and I will continue to defend your work at a time when that work has rarely been more important. We will continue to work with your agencies to keep you and your families apprised and informed of what is happening. And I will continue to do everything in my power to get the House of Representatives to allow our government to reopen as quickly as possible, and make sure you receive the pay that you have earned. Thank you, again, for your service, your sacrifice, and everything you do every day for this country we love so much. Sincerely, Barack Obama President

■ what’s being affected locally The NEX and Navy Lodges are not affected by the shutdown and will remain open. The Commissaries, however, will close beginning Oct. 2. Some Fleet and Family Readiness programs and services have also been affected. Contact the speciﬁc program at your location installation to ensure its availability. MC2 Stuart Phillips

Service dogs aid with comfort at Navy Yard By Patrick Gordon Naval District Washington Public Affairs

WASHINGTON

In the aftermath of the Washington Navy Yard (WNY) shootings Sept. 16, many organizations have stepped up to give comfort and support to personnel. The Red Cross, Emergency Family Assistance Center and chaplains have all provided their assistance to counsel and help those who need it. Help is also being provided by a cadre of four-legged emergency workers, as well. Since Sept. 23, volunteers and their dogs from the Hope Animal-Assisted Crisis Response (HOPE AACR) have been offering WNY personnel the opportunity to meet, pet and play with friendly dogs. HOPE AACR is an all-volunteer, national nonproﬁt organization that provides comfort and encouragement through animal-

■ about HOPE Hope Animal Assistance Crisis Response (HOPE) is a volunteer, non-proﬁt, crisis response organization with specially trained handlers and canines trained and tested for crisis response work.

assisted support to individuals affected by crisis and disaster. Teams consist of a handler and their dog, both trained to respond to intense emotional and environmental situations. “HOPE comfort dogs provide a specialized skill set during recovery that is unique and very simple to explain – they provide an unqualiﬁed and appropriate opportunity to smile,” said Amy Rideout, a member of HOPE AACR’s board of directors. “So much of what we do and say during the recovery process is about signiﬁcant loss and the se-

MC2 Pedro A. Rodriguez Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus speaks with Hope Animal Assistance Crisis Response (HOPE AACR) volunteers Burton Goldstein and Mrs. Shellie

rious business of getting the organization back to mission-ready status. The presence of a comfort dog provides an opportunity to unplug from all that and take a deep breath. These simple interactions show the survivors and emergency response personnel that they have support and that someone cares – this enables us to build hope and resilience.” The comfort dogs that perform these services train for predict-

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able situations that the dogs may encounter, such as therapy visits at hospitals and nursing homes, as well as more unpredictable situations, such as evacuation centers and disaster sites where sounds, smells, and actions may provide a more hectic and stressful surrounding. “The thing that makes us different is that we train above and

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NECC hosts reintegration training workshop

By Lisa Johnson U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Public Affairs

By MC2 Steven Hoskins Navy Expeditionary Combat Command Public Affairs

FALLS CHURCH,VA

From the destruction following hurricanes Katrina and Ivan, to the shootings at Virginia Tech and most recently the Washington Navy Yard (WNY), Sept. 16, the Navy Medicine Special Psychiatric Rapid Intervention Team (SPRINT) is making a difference. In the wake of the tragedy that afﬂicted the historic WNY, the SPRINT group of Navy Medicine men and women were deployed to provide mental health support. “SPRINT is a team of mental health and chaplain corps providers put together to respond in the immediate event of a variety of traumatic events happen in the ﬂeet... any situation where a person may have a strong physical or emotional reaction,” said Cmdr. Michail Charissis, director Deployment Health, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery. The SPRINT was activated from Naval Medicine East, Portsmouth, immediately following the shooting and moved onto the WNY Sept. 18, to increase proximity to affected personnel.

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“The team is there to be on call to help the command with whatever is necessary, whether it’s walking through the spaces to see how people are doing or identifying those that are really being impacted by the event,” Charissis said. “They make sure that people receive things like medical health evaluation or any other necessary resource.” One of the many services SPRINT offers is assisting in a variety of scenarios in which surviving personnel are reasonably expected to experience strong physiologic and/or emotional response to the associated trauma. “We deliver psychological ﬁrst aid,” said Cmdr. D. Walter LaBrie, head of the Psychology Department, Navy Medical Center Portsmouth. “It’s a somber atmosphere and some people are still in shock. We’re trying to help return normalization following a horriﬁcally abnormal event.”

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Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) Sailors, family and civilians participated in a Reintegration Training Workshop at the Virginia Beach Resort and Conference Center, Sept. 23-25. The NECC Reintegration Training Workshop bridges the gap between redeployment transition education delivered at Third Location Decompression (TLD), the Warrior Transition Program (WTP) and pre-deployment training. “When Sailors come home from deployment they receive TLD and WTP and those programs do a great job at preparing our Sailors to go from the deployment battle space back to their families and communities,” said Capt. Lori Laraway, NECC warﬁghter resilience program

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■ NEXs, Navy Lodges to remain open The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) announced Sept. 30 that NEXs and Navy Lodges worldwide will remain open in the event of a U.S. government shutdown Oct. 1.

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“NEXs and Navy Lodges are non-appropriated funded activities and therefore will not be affected by any government shut down,” said retired Rear Adm. Robert J. Bianchi, chief executive ofﬁcer, NEXCOM. “Customers can still purchase the products and services they need at any NEX around the world. At this time, our stores will continue to operate at their normal hours and our Navy Lodges will remain open for our military families.” U.S. Navy ﬁle photo

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Catch Bianca next week! You can catch Bianca Martinez anchoring the 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts with Kurt Williams, Barbara Ciara, and Juliet Bickford during the work week. You can also follow her laughter, stress and tears as a military wife in her blog, “Married to the Military,” weekly in the Flagship. Reach out to Bianca at bianca. martinez@wtkr.com.

NEX GIVES BACK TO CUSTOMERS By Kristine M. Sturkie Navy Exchange Service Command Public Affairs

VIRGINIA BEACH

The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) announced Sept. 27 that it has made some exciting changes to its second Navy Blue Holiday celebration. The Navy Blue Holiday is a time to celebrate the NEX’s unique connection to the Navy and Navy families, emphasize Navy values and to give back to deserving NEX customers. “This year, our Navy Blue Holiday is going to be even bigger and better,” said retired Rear Adm. Robert J. Bianchi, chief executive ofﬁcer, NEXCOM. “We are very

excited to bring our customers more savings, quality and value, and most importantly, say thank you for being a loyal customer of your NEX.” The Navy Blue Holiday season will kick off this year on the Navy’s 238th birthday Oct. 13. The kick-off includes one of the largest single customer giveaways ever! NEXCOM has partnered with its vendor community to give away 1,000 NEX $100 gift cards. Customers can enter for the drawing beginning Oct. 9 at their local NEX or online at www. myNavyExchange.com. “We are excited to be able to give away $100,000 in NEX gift cards to our customers,” said Bianchi. “I know there are many other shopping

options available. We are thrilled to be able to thank our customers for their support throughout the years. It is our honor to give back, because our mission is our customers.” One thing that hasn’t changed is that customers will continue to ﬁnd a great selection of items in all price ranges including prestige brands, national mass brands and private brands at excellent savings, plus no sales tax on NEX purchases. Throughout the holiday season, the NEX will offer even more savings and promotions so customers can save even more. In addition, based on the success of last year’s aﬂoat Navy Blue Holiday sale, NEXCOM will once again be offering special pricing on the

Recognizing victims, abusers of domestic violence and abuse

By Amanda Burbage Fleet and Family Service Center Norfolk

Because October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, a lot of information is pushed out about recognizing victims and seeking assistance. What if we turned our attention to the abuser? Could we spot him or her? If we’re looking at gender, race, age or income, the answer is “no.” However, if we look beyond the surface, some commonalities can be identiﬁed. Although there is no stereotypical abuser, many appear loving and friendly. Often the abuse is hidden behind closed doors. While abusers may use a variety of methods, their entire set of actions center around power and control over their victims. All abusers have learned coercion is their capital. High stress, ﬁnancial problems and substance abuse may be trig-

gers to someone crossing the line of abuse. Moreover, abusers often have low self-esteem and do not typically take personal responsibility. Many see themselves as victims and have elaborate stories which allow them to avoid accountability. Blaming, excuse making and accusing the victim of “holding them back” from fame or fortune are all part of their narrative. Sometimes abusive behavior is written off as a “loss of control.” In fact, abusers are able to control their behavior and frequently do so. They select their victims carefully. They don’t abuse everyone they come in contact with. Abusers choose when and where to abuse, when alone or harming body parts which are easily covered with clothing. And abusers can stop when it’s to their beneﬁt – such as when the command gets involved or the police arrive on their doorstep. Abusive partners sometimes think they are above the law and entitled to domination within the relationship. Lying, manipulating, minimizing and possessiveness

are common characteristics in an abuser’s proﬁle. They frequently think of themselves as unique. The truth is they have more in common with each other than they would likely want to admit. So, what’s to be done? Can abusers be rehabilitated? Yes…. but only with hard work and supportive resources. First, there must be a willingness to change. Second, the abuser must identify abusive behaviors, through counseling and education. Third, they must make healthy substitutes, rather than trading one type of abuse for another. Finally, abusers must rely on a person or professional system for accountability. There are many contributing factors as to why someone may turn towards abusive behaviors to get what they want. Yet, there is no excuse for abusive behavior and it cannot be tolerated. We can draw the line with compassion; but draw the line nonetheless. Contact an FFSC Clinician if you would like to resolve issues that contribute to crossing the line.

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What every mother sees: Gold Star moms ■ local mothers For story and photos from the local ceremony in honor of Gold Star Mother’s Day, see A3.

By Jacey Eckhart Military spouse contributor

The Marine pilot chuckled when I showed him the picture my Army son sent me of himself with a giant weapon and a threatening expression. “I have a picture of myself at the same age exactly like that,” the Marine said. “Everyone does.” I’m sure those guys look at the picture and see themselves armed and dangerous. I don’t see it quite that way. I see what every mom sees when she sees her own child in uniform. I see my little boy. I see the ﬁve-year-old who begged for a boot camp birthday party. I see that raggy soldier costume coming through the laundry again. I see his baby face, his rounded cheek, his earnest expression. I don’t see that when I look at other men and women in uniform. Just my own child. Except for today. Except on Gold Star Mother’s Day. This is the day we honor all those mothers whose sons and daughters served and died in uniform so that the world could be a better place. On Gold Star Mother’s Day, I am so aware of the precious lives of our fallen. Of how much their mothers put into them. And how even the love of a mother cannot keep them all safe. Is this what every mother sees? Jacey Eckhart is the Director of Spouse and Family Programs for Military.com. She is an Air Force brat, a Navy wife and an Army mom.

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Continued from B1 Once on site, the SPRINT engages in direct consultation with the chain of command, along with providing command and members with resources for follow-up services, if needed. “We’ve done everything from group counseling settings to individual settings, as well as deckplating where we send our people out to different work centers to check on the [victims] face to face,” LaBrie said. SPRINT interventions are conﬁdential and participation by command members is completely voluntary. “We’re basically an expeditionary mental health force,” Labrie said. “We provide an educational focus of normalization restoration. We’re here to give these surviving victims an opportunity to process their feelings.” The initial SPRINT group deployed to the WNY consisted of psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, clinical social

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workers, hospital corpsmen, chaplains and religious support personnel. Lt. John Knorek, a ﬁrst-time SPRINT member and clinical psychology fellow, was one of the Navy Medicine professionals sent to augment the initial group and was grateful for the opportunity to engage and assist. “When I came to the WNY, I saw FBI, media and lots of people needing our help,” Knorek said. “I walked in, observed and became part of the mission.” Knorek also explained that every SPRINT mission is different. “There’s an element of organic development based on the situation,” Knorek said. “There are plans in place as well as preparation. But with an urgent situation it’s ‘what are the variables that are unique to this situation.’ SPRINT is an opportunity to engage in that unique intersection of military and my psychology profession.” LaBrie, a SPRINT veteran, who was personally on hand during the Virginia

Tech shootings, the aftermath of Hurricane Ivan and a host of other signiﬁcant events, also added that the help SPRINT provides is very important, particularly for the WNY employees, because most employees have already returned to conducting the Navy’s overall mission. “I’m very proud of the work SPRINT has done with the folks that have had to go through this tragedy,” LaBrie said. “But human beings are incredibly resilient, and [the WNY employees] are going to get better.” Ultimately, when the dust settles and the SPRINT team returns to Portsmouth, the results of their work should leave behind a ‘new normal.’ “If the SPRINT has done its job, the people are well enough to continue to execute the mission and that some of the ‘self-care’ information and normalization has improved people’s resiliency in the face of future stress,” said Charissis.

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Continued from B1 beyond for certain situations,” said Janet Velenovsky, HOPE AACR Eastern U.S. regional director. “Our dogs are required to go through about a year’s worth of work at the local level. Then, if they meet certain requirements regarding aptitude and personality, they go through a three-day certiﬁcation workshop where they receive comprehensive training in animal-assisted crisis response.” The animal-assisted crisis response training is for both the dog and its owner, and includes crisis communication skills, stress management, crisis response protocols, canine behavior and welfare, and ﬁeld training with emergency responders. Shortly after the WNY shootings, HOPE AACR volunteers began wondering how they could help. Rideout immediately contacted support services in Naval District Washington (NDW) to see how and where they could do the most good. “HOPE was able to support the WNY response because Robert Klebahn, NDW regional Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) manager, was able to recognize the value that HOPE Teams can provide and the professionalism with which we serve,” said Rideout. Since their arrival, the dogs have been a welcome sight for many around WNY and have left a lasting impact on those they’ve met. “I think they’re wonderful; I can say personally that dog I pet put a smile on my face,” said Lori Knell, program analyst with Commander, Navy Installations Command housing. “It’s such a great thing that they do, and such a morale booster. I wish they were here all the time.”

Continued from B1 manager. “But what was missing out of our Fleet Response Training Plan (FRTP) training cycle was anything speciﬁcally addressing reintegration.” The goal of reintegration is to return service members to their previous levels of function and well-being, often after prolonged stressful conditions of separation from family and combat or high optempo situations. Reintegration is often a positive series of events, including reunions with family and friends and a return to one’s pre-deployment life, but it also may be a time of personal struggle for service members. “Once a Sailor gets past that honeymoon stage of coming home where everything is great, and begins the next cycle of pre-deployment training and maintenance; that’s often when the issues and challenges start to arise,” said Laraway. “Relationships may not be as you thought, and communication problems may develop. That’s why

this program was designed, to close the gap in the FRTP.” Topics discussed during the workshop included common reintegration challenges as well as psychological, social, spiritual and physical ﬁtness, along with small group discussions led by trained facilitators. “We’re teaching reintegration lessons, but these are also life lessons that Sailors can use,” said Master Chief Constructionman James Odom, NECC reserve mobilization manager. “There’s a set of skills that can be learned to help them cope, assist, and thrive in a post deployment environment.” During the workshop, attendees watched the play “ReEntry,” which is based on thousands of interviews conducted with Marines preparing for and returning from deployment. “The play really brought home some of the things that I have experienced personally and some of the things my Sailors have experienced,” said Master Chief Constructionman Calvin Foster,

MC2 Steven C. Hoskins Actors perform a scene from the play “ReEntry” during the Reintegration Training workshop, given by NECC to Sailors, families and civilians at the Virginia Beach Resort and Conference Center, Sept. 23-26.

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Navyâ€™s personnel chief visits Pensacola-area training commands Press Release Naval Education and Training Command Public Affairs

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The chief of naval personnel (CNP) visited Naval Education and Training Commandâ€™s (NETC) tenant commands aboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola Sept. 24. This was Vice Adm. William F. Moranâ€™s ďŹ rst visit to Pensacola as CNP. As he worked his way through the aviation and information dominance training pipelines, Moran addressed Sailor and civilian questions on the current budget discussions taking place in Washington. He stressed that Navy leadership was focused on the situation and would continue keep the ďŹ‚eet informed on the impacts of a potential government shutdown, continuing resolution and sequestration. â€œWe have good people, from the CNO on down working these issues. We donâ€™t know exactly how things will play out, but I need you to stay focused on your mission of training Sailors as we work through all of this,â€? said Moran. â€œWe will do our best to keep you and your families informed as we learn more and understand what the future holds.â€? One of Moranâ€™s ďŹ rst stops was with senior air trafďŹ c control managers at this yearâ€™s Navy and Marine Corps Air TrafďŹ c Control (ATC) Leadership Continuum at the Naval Aviation Schoolâ€™s Command (NASC) auditorium. The admiral spoke to controllers about the

importance of standing a professional and proďŹ cient watch. He speciďŹ cally emphasized the need for integrity and character in proper watch standing. â€œBeing on watch and standing watch around the world for our nation is fundamental to who we are as a Navy,â€? said Moran. â€œCentral to our ability to stand that watch is trust â€“ the trust we have in each other and the trust the nation places in us as a service.â€? CNP then visited Aviation Rescue Swimmer School (ARSS) where he spoke with students and instructors. ARSSâ€™s intensive ďŹ ve-week program challenges its students with extensive physical training and helicopter deployments that include jumping from hovering aircraft and using a rescue hoist. From there, Moran toured the Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC) barracks and ate lunch at the NATTC Galley with students and instructors. Capt. Alan Dean, NATTC commanding ofďŹ cer, noted that his students genuinely appreciated getting to meet and talk with the admiral. â€œTodayâ€™s visit by Vice Adm. Moran was not only an opportunity for NATTC to showcase our facilities and Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) program, but was also an opportunity for our students and staff to ask questions about policies that directly affect them and their careers,â€? said Dean. â€œOpportunities like this, to get answers to questions that directly impact them, are important and show

that Navy leadership in interested in both their personal and professional development as well as taking care of their families.â€? After lunch, the tour continued with the Center for Information Dominance (CID) at Corry Station, the Navyâ€™s Learning Center that leads, manages and delivers Navy and joint force training in information operations, information technology, cryptology and intelligence. CID Executive OfďŹ cer, Cmdr. John Markley commented that his staff and students enjoy demonstrating their capabilities. â€œWeâ€™re very pleased to have Vice Adm. Moran on board Corry Station to meet our instructors and students and to see ďŹ rsthand how CID continues to deliver the worldâ€™s ďŹ nest cyber warriors to the ďŹ‚eet,â€? said Markley. â€œOur graduates will help the Navy meet and overcome current and future challenges.â€? CNP Fleet Master Chief April Beldo accompanied Moran during his trip to Pensacola. Beldoâ€™s previous job as NETC force master chief gave her a unique insight into the training pipelines. â€œI continue to be amazed with the caliber of Sailors coming through the training pipeline, as well the instructors we have on staff, whose job it is to prepare these students for the ďŹ‚eet,â€? said Beldo. â€œWe are preparing these men and women to be successful for when they get out to their ships, boats, squadrons and units. We have high stan-

NAVSCIATTS LAUNCHES WATERBORNE INSTRUCTOR COURSE â€“ COASTAL By Kelly Flynn Naval Small Craft Instruction and Technical Training School Public Affairs

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Thirteen students from seven different countries are set to become the ďŹ rst graduates of the Waterborne Instructor Course â€“ Coastal (WIC-C) offered by the Naval Small Craft Instruction and Technical Training School (NAVSCIATTS) on Sept. 26. NAVSCIATTS, which launched the course at the request of United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), has traditionally offered only a waterborne instructor course for riverine environments, known as WIC-R.

The purpose of the course is for graduates to return to their country as wellprepared, conďŹ dent instructors....â€? -Bob Emry

The riverine course was originally designed to support speciďŹ c requirements from Colombia to help develop riverine mobile trainers, according to Cmdr. John Cowan, NAVSCIATTS commanding

ofďŹ cer. Through the success of that ďŹ rst effort, SOUTHCOM saw the beneďŹ ts of offering similar training programs to other countries in that region of the world. â€œThe impetus for a coastal version of this course came from SOUTHCOM, who has been leading the Geographic Combatant Commands (GCCs) by following a â€˜train-the-trainerâ€™ approach to Security Cooperation â€“ a methodology NAVSCIATTS practices daily,â€? Cowan said. â€œWe are seeing an increased demand signal from SOUTHCOM requesting broader opportunities to develop instructors from partner nations as an effective way to enhance regional interoperability and

cooperation and build important relationships.â€? This advanced course is speciďŹ cally designed for select junior ofďŹ cers and senior enlisted personnel who are graduates of NAVSCIATTSâ€™s Patrol Craft OfďŹ cer â€“ Coastal (PCO-C) course, or personnel with an equivalent level of training but, as NAVSCIATTS leadership stresses, not every PCO-C graduate is an ideal candidate for the WIC-C course. â€œStudents should be conďŹ dent, well-spoken, patient, subject-matter-experts with a broad vocabulary to succeed in this course,â€? said the course manager, a Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen currently assigned to NAVSCIATTS. Classroom lectures and progressive sequencing of full mission proďŹ le operational scenarios allow students to fully master the skills needed to carry out small craft coastal missions and provide training to members of their armed forces or civilian equivalent organizations whose primary mission is to interdict illicit contraband, support counternarcotic operations or provide waterborne Special Operations support in coastal environments, according to the course manager. â€œThe purpose of the course

MC2 Kathryn E. Macdonald Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP) Vice Adm. William F. Moran speaks to U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, team members during an informal stop at the squadron.

dards for them â€“ they are meeting those standards because they are excited and committed to serve.â€? At each stop during the visit, Moran told Sailors and civilians that he needed them to continue to lookout for their shipmates â€“ referencing ongoing efforts across the Navy on sexual assault prevention and response. â€œSexual assaults are happening in our Navy, we all know this, we have been to the training, we see the daily reporting. The only way we are going to drive the numbers down and make a real impact is through leadership and active bystander intervention. Fundamentally it comes down to leadership by example, setting the right climate and work environment, and comes down to not being afraid to step in when we see something that isnâ€™t right.â€? For more information on the Naval Education Command and its learning centers, visit https://www.netc.navy.mil, https://www.facebook.com/NavalEducationAndTrainingCommand or follow NETC on twitter: @NETCPAO.

is for graduates to return to their country as well-prepared, conďŹ dent instructors who can lead their home country training teams in complex training scenarios as well as provide positive assets for future joint training endeavors,â€? said Bob Emry, NAVSCIATTS assistant learning standards ofďŹ cer and course curriculum developer. According to the course description, successful graduates of this eight-week course will acquire the advanced skills and knowledge necessary to perform and teach group and individual tasks during day and night evolutions consisting of night vision, GPS and RADAR, introduction to computerized navigation, navigation rules, aids to navigation, plotting, piloting, dead reckoning, over-the-horizon navigation, principles of communications, weapons safety and employment, rules of engagement, mission planning, maritime interdiction operations, insertions and extractions, and board and search procedures. â€œLearning in a multinational classroom environment will assist my country in streamlining operations so that my unit, and the region as a whole, can operate more effectively and efďŹ ciently,â€? said Lt. Mauricio

â– budget discussion Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP) Vice Adm. William F. Moran addressed questions on the current budget discussions. He stressed was focused on the situation and Navy leadership would continue keep the fleet informed on the impacts of a potential government shutdown, continuing resolution and sequestration.

Serrano, an ofďŹ cer in the El Salvador Navy and a current WIC-C student. â€œThrough this course, Iâ€™ve gained advanced knowledge in security procedures, the value of partnerships and lesson planning procedures that I can take back home to create a more elite unit,â€? he said. A demanding physical readiness requirement also sets this course apart from others offered at NAVSCIATTS. Students are required to perform a timed physical ďŹ tness test during the ďŹ rst week. Students have to complete a minimum of 42 push-ups, 50 sit-ups, six pull-ups and run 1.5 miles in less than 15 minutes. Students must also perform a 500-yard swim and a ďŹ‚oat test in combat gear. WIC-C, along with WIC-R, is an attrition based course. Students who fail to demonstrate patrol craft knowledge, skills, physical ďŹ tness and swimming requirements are dropped and returned to their country of origin. â€œI received a high-caliber group of students,â€? said the course manager. â€œThey were easy to instruct and arrived skilled in operating in a coastal environment. I was able to add more advanced topics of discussion to the course because of it. It was refreshing and eye-opening.â€?

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HARP Sailors return to hometown to assist recruiters By MCSN Mark Langford

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After completing “A” school many new Sailors are encouraged to return to their hometown to assist with recruiting efforts and activities around the recruiting station. Many Sailors know the opportunity exists and participate with their area recruiting stations, but there is some confusion on the details of the program. Although the program has adopted several unofficial names across the fleet, the actual instructions are the Hometown Area Recruiting Program (HARP) and Officer Hometown Area Recruiting Program (OHARP) referenced in BUPERSINST 1150.1C and detail all of the guidelines and instructions for Sailors interested in applying. These programs are nonfunded, which means participants are not allowed any travel or per diem; however, they are not charged any leave. Participants in HARP and OHARP return to their hometown for 12 days (two working weeks Monday through Friday) and assist local recruiters with day-to-day tasks and local recruiting efforts. The Senior Minority Assistance to Recruiting Program (SEMINAR), open to pay grades E6 through O6, helps with the Navy’s efforts to recruit more African-American, Hispanic, and Asian/Pacific Islander applicants and to help the Navy better connect with diversity groups in local communities. Sailors coming directly from the fleet can offer a wide array of insights and experi-

Press Release Sea Warrior Program (PEO EIS PMW 240) Public Affairs

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The NKO Technology Refresh (NKO-TR) was deployed on Sept. 28. Most of NKO’s users will see only minor changes to the portal’s look and feel since the technology refresh replaces the underlying technology. “NKO was launched in 2001 to support Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) Training Centers and Schoolhouses, and the last portal software upgrade was in 2004,” said Bill Johnson, NKO Project Director. “The NKO tech refresh is a major step in delivering the capabilities needed for today’s dynamic Navy training environment.” The new portal technology improves navigation and search, and provides a cleaner-looking, more intuitive interface. A new global navigation bar provides quick-access links and dropdown menus to more easily find relevant content. System alerts now appear on both the NKO login page and home page. Users are notified in advance of scheduled system outages and receive other important information that may affect NKO access. In addition, replacing NKO’s older infrastructure with modern technology will reduce operating costs and position NKO for future Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education (MPTE) portal integration efforts. “While many of the tech refresh changes won’t be apparent to NKO users, the portal administrators – which number about 5,000 – will appreciate the expanded configuration options and flexibility,” said Johnson. NKO currently has 756 active communities of practice (COPs) and 26,178 active knowledge centers. The NKO-TR project is a collaborative effort with the Navy Education and Training Command (NETC), the Sea Warrior Program (PMW 240), and OPNAV N156. In accordance with information assurance policy, a Common Access Card (CAC) is required to use NKO. For help, contact the NAVY 311 at (855) NAVY- 311 or (855) 628-9311, DSN 628-9311 or email at NAVY311@navy. mil or chat at www.navy311.navy.mil Tutorials and training materials for NKO administrators are available at https://wwwa.nko.navy.mil/portal/ aboutnko/home/nko-tr. For more information, visit www.navy.mil, www.facebook.com/usnavy, orwww.twitter.com/usnavy. For more news from PEO for Enterprise Information Systems Command, visitwww.navy.mil/local/peoeis/.

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HARP, OHARP, and SEMINAR can be a very rewarding and successful experience. Together, these programs account for approximately 30 percent of all recruitment, said Black. “I get to see the same people that were in the same position I was in and I’m able to answer their questions and help them,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Airman Dea L. Preyer, participating in HARP before reporting to her ﬁrst command in Norfolk, Va., after completing “A” school. HARP duty can be taken independently or in conjunction with Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders. Participants already on board must have a minimum of one year aboard their ﬁrst permanent duty station before applying. Command career counselors can provide additional guidance for requesting HARP, OHARP or SEMINAR during a PCS. “They want you to be abreast with how the Navy runs and operates before you go back to your high schools and try to talk about the Navy and try to sell it to someone else,” said Black. Exceptions may be made for individuals looking to participate in HARP following “A” school.

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CNO VISITS BREMERTON, RE-ENLISTS SAILORS CNO Greenert visits Bremerton for all-hands call, reenlists Sailors By MC3 Justin M. Lawrence USS John C. Stennis Public Affairs

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The chief of naval operations held an all-hands call for more than 900 sailors at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton, Sept. 25. Adm. Jonathan Greenert began by re-enlisting 26 sailors from commands throughout Navy Region Northwest. “I thought it was an awesome opportunity to be reenlisted by Adm. Greenert,” said Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Tony Johnson, currently assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). “Not everyone can say they were re-enlisted by the CNO.” During his visit, Greenert spoke on several topics, including the strategic importance of Navy Region Northwest. “A lot of our Navy comes out of the Paciﬁc Northwest from Whidbey Island down to this area [Puget Sound],” said Greenert. “Make no mistake about it, you’re a big part of the bigger picture.” Greenert concluded his visit by emphasizing the Navy’s policy on sexual assault prevention. “We have to deal with it,” said Greenert. “We have to extract it and we have to defeat it.” For more news from USS John C. Stennis, visit www. stennis.navy.mil or www. facebook.com/stennis74.

Chief Of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert spoke to Sailors and base civilians during an allhands call as well as performed a mass reenlistment during his trip to Naval Base KitsapBremerton.

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The Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Coronado (LCS 4) during a ceremony at the Austal USA shipyard Sept. 27. Coronado is the fourth littoral combat ship (LCS) to deliver to the Navy, the second of the Independence variant – noted for its trimaran hull – to join the ﬂeet. Capt. Randy Garner, Commodore LCS Squadron (LCSRON) One, was on hand to mark the occasion. “We are excited to receive USS Coronado into the LCS class and ultimately to San Diego alongside the other LCS class ships in service,” said Garner.

The LCSRON supports the operational commanders with warships ready for tasking by manning, training, equipping, and maintaining all LCSs in the fleet. Delivery marks the official transfer of LCS 4 from the shipbuilder, a General Dynamicsled team that includes Bath Iron Works, Austal USA, and Advanced Information Systems, to the Navy. It is the final milestone prior to commissioning, which is planned for April 2014 in Coronado, Calif. Following commissioning, Coronado will be homeported in San Diego with her sister ships USS Freedom (LCS 1), USS Independence (LCS 2) and USS Fort Worth (LCS 3).

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Courtesy of Austal USA The future USS Coronado (LCS 4) conducts at-sea acceptance trials in the Gulf of Mexico.

“This second ship of the Independence variant, which encompasses lessons learned from its predecessor, has proven her readiness for delivery through the most rigorous acceptance trial conducted to date,” said LCS Program Manager Capt. Tom Anderson. “I’m excited to place this impressive ship in the hands of the crew and I know they are equally as excited to make her their own.” The Navy is committed to a 52ship LCS class. Twelve more ships

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Kirkpatrick Field honors visionary commander who led Naval Weapons Station Yorktown through WWII By Mark O. Piggott Naval Weapons Station Yorktown Public Affairs

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On a solitary ďŹ eld aboard Naval Weapons Station (WPNSTA) Yorktown sits a singular white brick platform, ďŹ‚anked by two cannons and adorned with a large brass plaque. This ďŹ eld is used for physical training or ceremonies like change of commands, retirements and special commemorations. People drive by it every day on their way to work aboard the Navyâ€™s ordnance hub for the Atlantic ďŹ‚eet, yet most donâ€™t know what it is or who itâ€™s named for. This is Kirkpatrick Field, sonamed for Capt. Robert D. Kirkpatrick, commanding ofďŹ cer, Navy Mine Depot Yorktown (the precursor of WPNSTA Yorktown) from November 1942 to March 1946. During the tumultuous years of World War II, Kirkpatrick concluded a 37-year naval career by leading the installation through war and into peace, preparing for the future of Navy munitions. â€œThe mission of the Naval Mine Depot is to store high explosives, to ďŹ ll, service and store mines, depth charges, war heads, torpedoes, antisubmarine devices, aircraft rockets, bombs and their component parts in order to maintain a supply and provide a reserve for the U.S. ďŹ‚eet,â€? Kirkpatrick said in a speech to more than 2,000 civilian workers on May 8, 1945. â€œThat we have executed our mission has been fully conďŹ rmed by letters, telegrams, and cables setting forth the damaging blows inďŹ‚icted on our enemies by munitions which were loaded and assembled here. That we, of this command, are play-

ing an important and essential part in the successful prosecution of the war, is unquestioned,â€? he concluded. Established in 1918, the Navy Mine Depot was envisioned as a place to store underwater mine materials left over from WWI. But over the years, the role of the depot grew to manufacture, transport and store a variety of ordnance, especially during WW II under the leadership of Kirkpatrick. At the height of the war, the installation shipped an average of 800 tons of ordnance per week, 80 percent of which was shipped by rail. â€œThroughout the Mine Depot, lit-

â– short retirement Capt. Robert Kirkpatrick had a heart attack that forced him to retire from the Navy. His retirement, however, was followed by the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and a recall to active duty that would limit him to shore base assignments, leading him to Naval Mine Depot Yorktown.

erally everywhere, he was the one who approved the designs and personally supervised the construction and installation of the equipment that would meet the requirements of war,â€? said Leo Forrest, a base historian and employee with Navy Munitions Command (NMC) aboard WPNSTA Yorktown. â€œAnd no detail was too small,â€? he continued. â€œMany times, long after normal working hours, the lights could still be seen in the Captainâ€™s ofďŹ ce as he studied ways to improve operations at the Mine Depot.â€? A graduate of the U.S. Naval

Academy in June 1913, Kirkpatrick reported onboard several ships, including USS Hull (DD 350), where he serves as executive ofďŹ cer. In the spring of 1916, Kirkpatrick took advantage of an interesting opportunity. At Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., he began training in both ďŹ xed-wing and lighter-than-air craft. In June 1917, he was designated naval aviator #48. After earning his wings, the Navy places its conďŹ dence in Kirkpatrick as he establishes and organizes all naval aviation training schools. This work continues throughout WWI, until he is ordered to report to Naval Headquarters, London, England. While there, he observes the advances being made in aviation over the skies of Europe. In December 1919, he reports to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, completing the initial construction of Naval Air Station Ford Island. While there, he helps to lay the groundwork for the air ďŹ eld on Midway Island by compiling a detailed aerial topography chart. In the fall of 1926, Kirkpatrick continues his work in connection with naval aviation as a Naval attachĂŠ in Europe. For the next few years, he is assigned to embassies in London, Paris, Berlin and The Hague; but often, this work was interrupted in order to inspect naval air facilities, including those in Spain and North Africa. After taking command of two destroyers and a destroyer tender â€“ USS HatďŹ eld (DD 231), USS Hopkins (DD 249) and USS Dobbins (AD 3) â€“ Kirkpatrick was forced to retire from the Navy due to a heart attack. He was recalled to active duty after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, restricted to assignments at

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shore installations. At age 51, he took command of the Navy Mine Depot and, with respect to organization, administration and the engineering of facilities for munitions, Kirkpatrick led the way. â€œHe (Kirkpatrick) required all the operations at the Mine Depot to be run as efďŹ ciently as possible,â€? Forrest explained. â€œFor example, he had a state-of-the-art roundhouse built from which long-tentacles of new railroad tracks originated and stretched across the Mine Depot. For the next 60 years, these rails allowed the efďŹ cient movement of ordnance and other materials around the installation.â€? Kirkpatrick also encouraged everyone, especially those who lived on the Mine Depot, to plant a â€œVictory Garden.â€? He saw these backyard vegetable gardens as both a sign of patriotism and an important source of food during this time of war. Of course, even the â€œVictory Gardensâ€? were subject to inspection, and with food supplies being rationed, he expected to ďŹ nd the plants well-watered and the soil free of weeds. During all this, a feeling of pride and appreciation developed â€“ both for the civilian workers, military personnel and for Kirkpatrick. Almost overnight, the Depot turned into a state-of-the-art ordnance production, testing and storage facility. Once the war was over, it was the employeeâ€™s turn to recognize their commanding ofďŹ cer. On Sept. 3, 1945, the civilians of the Depot, after learning that Kirkpatrick would soon be retiring and moving to California, presented him with a reviewing stand of concrete and brick, emblazoned with a plaque honoring their leader through a time

U.S. Navy photo Capt. Robert Kirkpatrick had a long and illustrious Naval career that took him to what is now known as Naval Weapon Station Yorktown.

of war. â€œThis plaque is the gift of the civilian employees as a token of respect and admiration for Capt. Robert D. Kirkpatrick, whose wise planning, bold vision and persistent effort during the war years wrought lasting beneďŹ t to the Depot and under whose inspiring leadership it was a privilege and honor to have served.â€? Kirkpatrick retired to Coronado, Calif., spending time with his family, including his wife, Lucille, and their son, Robert Jr. He enjoyed years of gardening and was able to lend his leadership skills as president of the Coronado Floral Association. Kirkpatrick died on June 20, 1961, and was buried in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego. At the time of his death, his wife noted how proud he was to have been the commanding ofďŹ cer of the Navy Mine Depot during WWII and his contributions to naval aviation. â€œKirk was an adventuresome person, always ready to try the untried and to face the challenges of the unknown,â€? she said. â€œIn his early days, he regarded aviation as the great opportunity it turned out to be.â€? Though most of the buildings from that era are empty and dark or demolished for a new energy efďŹ cient structure, the accomplishments of one man still echoes through the corridors of WPNSTA Yorktown today. On a solitary platform in a place known as Kirkpatrick Field, the memory of the man who led the station through a time of war will never be forgotten as generations of new Sailors report for duty.

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Hampton Roads’ most beloved family festival returns with more than 100 creative and interactive activities, storytelling, hands-on workshops and educational displays, cultural experiences, arts and crafts, costumed characters and more. The 24th annual AT&T Virginia Children’s Festival is scheduled for Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Town Point Park in downtown Norfolk. Parents and children alike can frolic through the many imagination stations, shows and displays that will be on site. Then visit the multiple exhibitions and activities that are sure to get the creative juices ﬂowing. The entire family is sure to have a great time as they share in the fun, food and festive celebrations that bring the whole family and Hampton Roads’ community together. This event is designed with children 10 and younger in mind. Tickets are $3 per person, ages 2 and under are free. Show your AT&T wireless phone and receive one free ticket per AT&T wireless phone owner. For more information, visit www.festevents.org/mini-site/childrens-festival.

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■ Beach Party Ponies petting zoo including

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animals such as a rooster, bunnies, chicks, ducks, a mini cow, a donkey, a mini pig, a goat and a pony.

■ Stop by WHRO’s PBS Kid’s Village. Meet

and greet with Mr. Steve, play games on an interactive whiteboard and participate in a book giveaway. ■ Get a free “safety print I.D. Program”

for your child at the Norfolk Sheriff’s Department tent.

■ Toys and tikes galore in Toddler Town,

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This weekend, toss on a sweater for a “chili” day in downtown Hampton. On Oct. 5, the Five-Alarm Festival returns to Carousel Park complete with food vendors, ﬁre safety demonstrations, children’s activities, exhibitors and more. The free event, taking place from noon to 4 p.m., will kick-off National Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 6-12). The theme of this year’s NFPW is “Prevent Cooking Fires.” Teams will put their secret chili recipes to the test beginning inning at noon with a public cook-off lasting until 2:30 p.m. Festitival attendees can purchase tickets for 50 cents each that will entitle them to chili samples (1 ticket each). Prizes will be awarded based on the decisions of the judges. This year’s panel of judges includes military veterans who have given so much to keep our communities safe. Throughout the day, vendors will be distributing valuable safety information. Children will want to havee their face painted and enjoy make-and-take activities in the festival’s designated craft section. Other activities for this year’s festival include a K-9 accelerant demonstration on and a rescue demonstration, featuring rappelling. In addition to chili, food vendors will be on site selling hot dogs and hamburgers. Proceeds from chili and food sales will be used for ﬁre prevention and public education. For more information on the Five-Alarm Festival & Chili CookOff, call 727-1212 or e-mail sstrykowsk@hampton.gov.

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■ tempt your taste buds What: Five-Alarm Festival & Chili Cook-Off When: Oct. 5, noon to 4 p.m. Where: Carousel Park, 602 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton

Over 30 color guards from throughout the Commonwealth will band together on Oct. 5 to pay tribute to the American flag and to the law enforcement officers, fire fighters, emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and the servicemen and women who serve our nation, at the 10th annual Massing of the Colors at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond. The public, and especially active and retired military and “first responders,” are invited to attend this colorful and inspirational ceremony which is co-hosted by the Richmond Chapter of the Military Order of World Wars (MOWW). It will be held outdoors in the Memorial’s E. Bruce Heilman Amphitheater at 621 South Belvidere Street from 2 to 3 p.m. Admission and parking are free. ■ speak up Keynote speaker will Keynote speaker be retired Air Force Maj. for the 10th annual Gen. Robert B. Newman Massing of the Jr., who served as AdjuColors will be tant General of Virginia retired Air Force from 2006-2010. Maj. Gen. Robert “This year’s Massing of the Colors gives all of B. Newman Jr., our fellow citizens the opwho served as portunity to show appreAdjutant General ciation to the law enforceof Virginia from ment officers, volunteer 2006-2010. and professional firefighters, and EMTs as well as those in our military who go beyond the call of duty every day to protect and serve our local communities, our Commonwealth and Nation,” said retired U.S. Navy veteran John Baumgarten, Commander of MOWW’s Richmond Chapter. Participating in the Massing of the Colors will be JROTC Army, Navy, Marine and Air Force high school, military academy and college color guards plus color and honor guards representing active and retired military organizations, police and fire departments and more. Music will be provided by the 392nd Army Band of Fort Lee Brass Ensemble and the St. Andrew’s Legion Pipes and Drums. The Massing of the Colors is co-hosted by the Richmond chapter of the Military Order of World Wars. The MOWW and its local chapters sponsor Massing of the Colors Ceremonies throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. The ceremonies are not held on a specific date, but on various days throughout the year depending on the locality. Founded in 1919, the Military Order of the World Wars is a non-partisan military fraternal organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, good citizenship, national and homeland security and service to country. Membership is open to any current, former or retired commissioned or warrant officer of the seven uniformed services (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Public Health Service and National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration), their spouses and direct descendants. For more information, go to www.militaryorder.net. Situated on over four acres overlooking downtown Richmond and the James River at 621 South Belvidere St., the Virginia War Memorial also includes the Paul and Phyllis Galanti Education Center which houses military-related exhibits, programs and theaters showing the award-winning “Virginians At War” video series and the multi-dimensional film, “Into Battle.” For more information, visit www.vawarmemorial. org or www.facebook.com/virginiawarmemorial.

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Wounded Warriors BBQ Lunch ■ When: Oct. 4, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ■ Where: BOSH Corporate Headquarters,

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BOSH Global Services is hosting its 3rd annual “BBQ Lunch for Wounded Warriors,” fundraiser. The event is open to the public and beneﬁts the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) and the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program (VWWP), nonproﬁt organizations dedicated to honoring, empowering and assisting wounded service members. The menu includes slow-roasted pork barbecue on a bun, coleslaw, baked beans, dessert and drinks. Attendees will enjoy lunch, live music, and an opportunity to recognize the dedication of our nation’s service members.

A Taste at the Cabins ■ When: Oct. 4, 4 to 8:30 p.m. ■ Where: JEB Fort Story Cabins ■ Cost: $20 per person ■ For more information, contact:

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Enjoy the opportunity to sample a wide variety of local food and beverages while relaxing, enjoying great music and socializing at the cabins. Tickets are available at JEBFS Navy Getaways, Bldg. 601. Rental cabins that sleep 6 to 8 are available for reservations.

Fitness Fair ■ When: Oct. 4, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ■ Where: JEB Little Creek Rockwell Hall Gym ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, contact: 462-7735

Participate in several of the classes offered. Receive information on how to make healthy choices with nutrition, exercise, behavior modiﬁcation and more.

Blaster’s 8K / 1K Kids Run ■ When: Oct. 5, 8:30 a.m. ■ Where: Fort Story ■ Cost: $20 adult, $15 children 12 and under ■ For more information, contact: EODC Robert

Wagner at robert.d.wagner@navy.mil or EODCS Richard Gatt at richard.gatt@navy.mil Registration/check-in begins at 6 a.m., ﬂag presentation at 7:45. The 8K race is a challenging course for any runner with elevation changes, mixed terrain, soft sand and packed dirt. To register, visit http://goo.gl/G60xlM.

Scholarship Fair ■ When:

Oct. 9 - 10, noon to 5 p.m. Commonwealth University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Avenue, Richmond ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, visit: www. scholarshipsharing. wix.com ■ Where: Virginia

During this fair, hosted by Scholarship Sharing, students and their families can learn about college funding options. The event will be an opportunity to meet foundations and departments which can connect students to scholarship, grant, and fellowship opportunities. Students can learn about organization’s programs for college success, and their application process for their scholarships. Students attending any high school, community college or university are invited to attend. The event will have opportunities for incoming freshmen, undergraduate and graduate students. There will be a military appreciation section of the fair, where military personal and their dependents can inquire about college funding options for each branch of the military from participating organizations.

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The coastal Virginia town of Smithfield is readying its “red carpet” for the entertainers slated to perform during its eighth annual Smithfield Music’s Aiken & Friends Fest. The event, which runs Oct. 4 and 5, offers music and educational workshops that benefit youth music education in Isle of Wight County. “It’s certainly not a ‘red carpet’ type of event,” Fest founder and noted singer/songwriter Mike Aiken said. “But this year’s entertainers are certainly celebrities in their own right, and we want to make them feel welcome.” Ever humble, Aiken would never toot his own horn, but the Northwind Records’ artist is a Virginia-based singing and songwriting fixture who is cherished for his signature blend of Americana, Country and Roots music. A performer loved by audiences, Aiken is a teller of tales whose music makes you feel like you instantly know him. With five Top 30 singles over the past four years in the U.S. and Europe, Aiken is a compelling performer. His depth as a songwriter is a result of his wandering, adventurous lifestyle. His current, and sixth studio album, “Captains and Cowboys,” is now in stores. Others scheduled to perform include Buzz Cason, Austin Cunningham, Danny Flowers and Mojo Collins. Cason’s six-decade career has been spent living the rock ‘n’ roll dream. Cason formed Nashville’s first rock ‘n’ roll band, The Casuals, in the mid-1950s, enjoyed a solo hit with “Look For A Star” under the name Garry Miles, and produced Buddy Holly’s former band, The Crickets. As a songwriter, Cason has garnered cuts by The Beatles, Pearl Jam, U2, Mel Tillis, T.G. Sheppard and many more. His best-known composition is “Everlasting Love,” which he co-wrote with Mac Gayden. The tune has enjoyed chart success in every decade since its release by The Righteous Brothers. Texas native Cunningham made a name for himself as a songwriter early in his career with cuts by Hank Williams Jr., Martina McBride, Dolly Parton, Wynonna, Del McCoury and others. His songs have been featured in film soundtracks for Ashley Judd’s “Where The Heart Is” and the Richard Gere/ Winona Ryder film “Autumn In New York.” Cunningham has performed at the Sundance Film Festival for the Bluebird Café On The Road series, and has been awarded the coveted Johnny Mercer Award for “Emerging American Songwriters.” Flowers, a legendary guitarist, songwriter and recording artist, is best known for his songs “Tulsa Time” (Don Williams and Eric Clapton), “Back In My Younger Days” (Williams), “Gulf Coast Highway” for Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson, and Nanci Griffith (co-written with Griffith and James Hooker) and “Before Believing” from Harris’ “Pieces Of The Sky” disc. Flowers has also enjoyed a solo recording career that includes the 2007 album “Tools For The Soul.” A

Courtesy photo Mike Aiken is scheduled to perform Friday night at the eighth annual Smithﬁeld Music’s Aiken & Friends Fest.

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passionate and sought-after session musician, his licks can be heard on tracks by Williams, Griffith, Vince Gill, Marshall Chapman and Dobie Gray. Collins is a Folk/Blues icon. A revered performer known for captivating his fans, he has shared the stage with Fleetwood Mac, Janis Joplin, Big Brother & the Holding Company, Steve Miller, Santana, The Grateful Dead, Ike and Tina Turner, Muddy Waters, Leon Redbone, Sly and the Family Stone, Blue Cheer, The Spinners, Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs, Keith Shealy, and the incomparable Stevie Ray Vaughan. Over the last 20 years, his music has received critical acclaim with airplay in the U.S. and nine other countries. He is a recipient of several prestigious awards, including the North Carolina Arts Council’s Fellowship in Music. The festival kicks off on Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. with a Songwriters in the Round Concert featuring Aiken, Cason and Cunningham at the Smithfield Little Theater (210 N. Church Street). On Oct. 5, educational workshops and live performances run from noon until 9 p.m. at Windsor Castle Park (301 Jericho Road, Smithfield). Offerings include a Songwriters’ workshop with Aiken and Cunningham; a Guitar Seminar with Flowers; and an Indie Music Promotion wtih Amy Aiken. The live music lineup also features: LEA, The Hungry Monks, and three local songwriters – Roy Moats, Scott Slay and Jacob Vanko – who earned their stage slots via Fest open-mic nights held throughout September. For more information on the Fest, go to http://aikenandfriendsfest.com.

Phish returns to the ‘Mothership’ for trio of shows at Hampton Coliseum HAMPTON

Phish will perform a trio of concerts at the Hampton Coliseum on Oct. 18 20. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m., and doors open at 6. Parking lots open at 2 p.m. daily. This is the band’s first fall tour since 2010. Known by Phish fans as the “Mothership,” Hampton Coliseum has a notable role in the band’s history. The five-CD “Hampton Comes Alive” was recorded in the venue and released in 1999. What is more, a decade later following a five-year touring break, Phish launched its reunion concerts in March 2009 in the venue. Phish has performed 15 times in the Mothership, dating back to 1995. General Admission tickets are $65 plus fees each day, or $180 plus fees for three-day tickets. Tickets are on sale at all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www. ticketmaster.com and the Hampton Coliseum Box Office or charge by phone at (800) 745-3000. The Hampton shows are presented by IMG and Live Nation. “Phish are in one of the best grooves of their career,” said Rolling Stone in a feature that coincided with the launch of the group’s summer tour.

Courtesy photo Beloved “Jam” band Phish has performed at the Hampton Coliseum 15 times since 1995, and in scheduled to return to the “Mothership” for three more shows Oct. 18 - 20.

The band released two live collections in the weeks leading up this year’s summer tour: “Ventura,” a six-CD set that captures two full shows, recorded July 30, 1997 and July 20, 1998 at Ventura County Fairgrounds in Ventura,

Calif.; and “Live Bait Vol. 9,” a ninetrack compilation of live Phish performances that can be streamed or downloaded for free at http://bit.ly/livebait09. For further details, visit www.LivePhish.com.

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After 85 years, Merchants Square is better than ever, and invites the community to celebrate with a blowout birthday bash on Duke of Gloucester Street, Oct. 4, from 6 to 9 p.m. The free concert and celebration will feature the renowned Right On Band. A special treat for this event is a food tent with great, affordable picnic-style food from all of the Merchants Square restaurants. From hotdogs and burgers to brats, she-crab soup and shrimp and grits, the restaurants will offer a variety of foods priced at 85 cents to $4.85. Beverages will be avail-

able for purchase as well. Younger audience members will ﬁnd plenty to do prior to the concert, with special children’s activities courtesy of The College of William and Mary Bookstore. Food service and children’s activities begin at 6 p.m., with music and dancing from 7 to 9 p.m. For a complete schedule of events visit www.merchantssquare. org/celebrate. For more information about weather-related cancellations, see the Merchants Square website, www.merchantssquare.org, or call the events hotline on concert days: (757) 565-8889.

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“[Maddox is] the toughest guy I know, really. I can’t believe some of the stuff he’s gone through.” - Thomas K. Poey, Jr., Maddox’s father

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In the world of mixed martial arts (MMA), fighters and champions come in different shapes and sizes. Their training, dedication and conditioning often becomes a mantra, and being the best at the sport is simply a way of life. For one fighter, Thomas K. Poey, Jr., owner of Poey’s School of Martial Arts in Virginia Beach and a 25-year veteran of amateur/professional MMA, and wife Tara Poey, the idea of fighting took on a much deeper meaning when their youngest son Maddox was diagnosed with a rare form of eye cancer called retinoblastoma at just 7 months old. “We would walk into a room and he wouldn’t even acknowledge that we were in the room, so we knew something was wrong,” said Thomas, noting an eye specialist in Norfolk first diagnosed the tumors in Maddox’s eyes and referred the family to Dr. Carol L. Shields, the co-director of Ocular Oncology Service at WillsEye Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa., for treatment. Maddox, now 2.5 years old, had the most advanced stage of the disease in his right eye, a category e, and a category d in his left eye. Tests showed nine tumors on his retinas, which blocked almost all of his vision and doctors even discussed possible eye removal to avoid the spread of cancer to his brain, Thomas said. After magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed the cancer was contained within the eyes, he said, chemotherapy was used to reduce the size of the tumors to help restore Maddox’s vision. “He did six months of chemo,” said Thomas. “After one chemo treatment, his largest tumor had shrunk to half-size.” “With the treatments, with people from all over praying and nutrition – my wife is big into nutrition, so he’s on a very strict diet with a lot organic products, vegetables,

no processed foods – between those three things, [Maddox] has regained almost all of his vision back,” he said. Maddox and his family have traveled back and forth to Philadelphia more than 20 times within the last two years for treatments, spending upwards of a week at a time. Although the treatments have been successful to date, Maddox isn’t completely cancer free and officially out of the woods. “Those nine tumors have been destroyed, but for the past year and a half, we’ve been dealing with reoccurring tiny [cancer] seeds popping back up in his eyes that if not treated will turn back into large tumors,” said Thomas. “They do laser treatments pretty much every month, month and a half to make sure they don’t grow.” Despite battling the disease and enduring countless treatments, Maddox, affectionately called “The Miracle” by family and friends, is an active and happy toddler. “He’s normal … runs around, loves martial arts, loves fighting,” said Thomas with a confident smile. “He’s big into Rocky [Balboa], so it works out perfect being in Philly … we try to go up a little bit early because he loves running the ‘Rocky Steps’ [the 72 stone steps before the entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art in Philadelphia] because he sees it in the movies all the time. He’s obsessed with that, always wants to get in the ring up there and pretend he’s Rocky and I’m Apollo … he knows all the characters!” “[Maddox is] the toughest guy I know, really. I can’t believe some of the stuff he’s gone through and the way he acts, you would never know it because he’s a happy kid, he runs, plays,” he continued. “Me being a former professional fighter myself, I often say, ‘I don’t think I could have done it.’ He’s had injections in his eyes where his eyes have swollen up to almost baseball size and all the chemo and everything else he’s gone through. For him to act the way he acts is unbelievable.” Thomas said he has received a lot of support for Maddox from his family and the martial arts community, but with the expenses of constant travel and family lodging, and the costs associated with Maddox’s treatments, the family’s

David Todd Thomas K. Poey, Jr. (right), owner of Poey’s School of Martial Arts in Virginia Beach and a 25-year veteran of amateur/professional MMA, with his youngest son Maddox, 2.5, who was diagnosed with a rare form of eye cancer called retinoblastoma when he was just 7 months old.

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finances are often put into a difficult position. To help alleviate some of the family’s financial burden, Spartyka Fight League (SFL) is scheduled to host a special MMA event (SFL XIII) in Maddox’s honor at the Ted Constant Convocation Center in Norfolk on Oct. 19. The event is fittingly named “Miracles For Maddox” and a percentage of ticket sales will go directly to the Poey family. “We want to try to raise as much money as we can. There is a very tight community amongst the MMA fighters – everyone is very close and everyone knows everyone around here – so we are hoping we get a lot of people to come out,” said Chief Boatswain’s Mate Jimi Partyka, owner and founder of Spartyka Nation, a trio of companies consisting of an apparel line, race team and MMA fight promotion. Partyka was awarded the 2013 Hampton Roads Military Volunteer of the Year by VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads for his work with Wounded Warriors and is also in the process of

filing for 501(c)(3) non-profit status. Partyka will close out the year with 19 Spartyka-sponsored events between MMA fight promotion, Wounded Warrior support events and running/charity events, all while being on deployable status as a Navy platoon leading chief petty officer and completing 12 international trips with the Navy. The last Spartyka fight at the Constant Center was the largest amateur MMA event ever hosted in the state of Virginia and the fight card for this event is looking equally promising with fighters coming in from across the U.S. to compete inside the 26 foot hexagon. “It’s an awesome feeling to be in the military, serve my country and at the same time be able to give back to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice – those that have been injured,” said Partyka, “… and it’s also great to work with people like the Susan G. Komen Foundation and now with Maddox.” For more information about “Miracles For Maddox” or to purchase tickets, visit www. spartykafightleague.com. Tickets are $25 for general admission. The event will start promptly at 7 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m. If you are interested in sponsoring or volunteering for an upcoming Spartyka event, email Jimi Partyka at jimi.partyka@gmail. com, or call 515-6538. For more information about Spartyka Nation, visit www.spartykanation.com.

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Jimmie Johnson wins AAA 400 to become all-time Sprint Cup win leader at Dover By Rick Minter Universal Uclick

Critics of NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup have complained for years that the 10race, season-ending run to the championship leads to a lack of attention paid to the drivers who are not in the running for the title. But this year, like many others, when it comes to the final 10 races, the main reason the also-rans get shuffled out of the spotlight is because the cream of NASCAR’s crop – that group of drivers who have made the Chase – rises to the top. On Sept. 29 at Dover International Speedway, the top 10 in the finishing order were all Chase contenders. At New Hampshire the week before, fifth-finishing Jamie McMurray became the only non-Chase driver in the first three races to score a top-five finish. And in the Chase opener at Chicagoland, the only non-Chase drivers in the top 10 were Brad Keselowski in seventh and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. in eighth. And there’s the fact that non-Chase drivers rarely make it to Victory Lane in the final 10 races. In the 93 Chase races run since the format was adopted in 2004, only 15 have been won by drivers not in the Chase that year. Greg Biffle and Tony Stewart, who usually are in the Chase, have had the most success of non-Chase drivers, winning three races each in years they were not among the elite running for the title. Most weeks, the stepped-up performance of the championship contenders commands the most attention. At Dover International Speedway on Sunday, points leader Matt Kenseth finished seventh and had what would have been a good points day if not for the fact that the drivers ahead of him were all in the Chase. Jimmie Johnson won at Dover, leading the most laps and scoring maximum points in his eighth triumph there, which gave him the track’s all-time win leader record, which he had shared with Hall of Famers Richard

Alan Marler Five-time Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson moved up one spot to second in the current standings with his win in the AAA 400, Sept. 29.

■ chase for the cup Points standings and race results following the AAA 400 at Dover International Speedway: 1. Matt Kenseth (ﬁnished seventh) 2,149 points; leader After winning the first two races of the Chase, he had a so-so day at Dover. Justin Heiman/Getty Images Jimmy Johnson gives the fans a burnout after his record-breaking Dover victory on Sept. 29.

Petty and Bobby Allison. And the ﬁve-time series champion extended his Chase-race win total to 23, more than double that of the next closest driver, Tony Stewart, who has 11 Chase-race wins, but is out of the running for the title this year because of a broken leg suffered in a sprint car race. Johnson’s crew chief, Chad Knaus, said it really is a matter of the cream rising to the top when Johnson drives to the head of the pack in Chase races like the one on Sunday at Dover. “The man’s got a lot of skills,” Knaus said in the winner’s interview on Sunday. “I think he’s able to pull out some things that are pretty spectacular. He’s able to dig deeper, pull out his cape, make things happen in winning moments of these races that other people cannot do. It’s pretty spectacular.” At Dover, Johnson held off his teammate and pole-sitter Dale Earnhardt Jr. over the ﬁnal 29 laps even though Earnhardt had four

fresh tires to Johnson’s two. “I’ve seen a lot of great drivers; worked with a lot of great drivers,” Knaus said. “Knowing what we’ve got sitting behind the seat is always a little bit of conﬁdence, knowing if you get close, if you make the right call at the right time, he’s going to be able to carry the ball. “Once again, I think Jimmie is probably the most underrated champion we have in this industry. He is by far and above the most powerful driver over the course of the last 25, 35 years in this sport.” Johnson said that when he’s on the track, racing with drivers like Matt Kenseth and Kyle Busch, with the championship in mind, he goes all out. “I was thinking about it when I was in the car,” he said. “My whole thought process was just how tough this championship’s going to be. They’re bringing their best and doing their best. “You’ve got to deliver.”

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2. Jimmie Johnson (finished first) 2,141 points; behind -8 He came to his best track third in the standings and got maximum points by leading the most laps and winning. 3. Kyle Busch (finished fifth) 2,137 points; behind -12 He salvaged his third straight top-5 finish by overcoming handling issues that made his car extremely loose at times. 4. Kevin Harvick (finished sixth) 2,110 points; behind -39 His Chevy was fast, but not fast enough to suit him. “We didn’t have a great car, but we still have some work to do to get the performance a little bit better,” he said. 5. Jeff Gordon (finished fourth) 2,110 points; behind -39 Once again, he had a fast car at times and wound up with a strong finish. 6. Greg Biffle (finished ninth) 2,108 points; behind -41 The 400 was a learning experience for the No. 16 crew. 7. Ryan Newman (finished eighth) 2,101 points; behind -48 After qualifying third, he slipped back as the race went on.

BELLATOR 102 Oct. 4, 9 p.m., Spike TV Featured bouts: Mark Godbeer vs. Cheick Kongo Lavar Johnson vs. Vinicius Queiroz Anthony Leone vs. Rafael Silva Jason Butcher vs. Mikkel Parlo Perry Filkins vs. Brennan Ward

8. Clint Bowyer (ﬁnished 10th) 2,098 points; behind -51 He was poised to stretch his final tank of fuel to the finish and possibly win the race, but a late caution for debris took away that chance. 9. Kurt Busch (ﬁnished 21st) 2,094 points; behind -55 A change in pit crews didn’t solve his problems on pit road.

UFC FIGHT NIGHT 29 Oct. 9, 5 and 7 p.m., FOX Sports 1 Featured bouts: Demian Maia vs. Jake Shields Dong Hyun Kim vs. Erick Silva Matt Hamill vs. Thiago Silva Joey Beltran vs. Fabio Maldonado Rousimar Palhares vs. Mike Pierce Raphael Assuncao vs. T.J. Dillashaw

Courtesy of UFC Having won three straight since dropping to welterweight, Demian Maia (top) will look to make it four in a row at 170 pounds when he faces Jake Shields at UFC Fight Night 29, Oct. 9.

BELLATOR 103 Oct. 11, 9 p.m., Spike TV Featured bouts: JJ Ambrose vs. David Rickels Joe Taimanglo vs. Justin Wilcox Patricio Freire vs. Fabricio Guerreiro Aaron Rosa vs. Mikhail Zayats

BELLATOR 104 Oct. 18, 9 p.m., Spike TV Featured bouts: Rick Hawn vs. Brent Weedman Ron Keslar vs. War Machine Peter Graham vs. Eric Prindle Kendall Grove vs. Joe Vedepo

UFC 166 Oct. 19; 8 p.m., FOX Sports 1; 10 p.m., PPV Featured bouts: Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos Daniel Cormier vs. Roy Nelson Gilbert Melendez vs. Diego Sanchez UFC FIGHT NIGHT 30 Oct. 26, 3 p.m., FOX Sports 2 Featured bouts: Lyoto Machida vs. Mark Munoz Melvin Guillard vs. Ross Pearson

10. Dale Earnhardt Jr. (finished second) 2,092 points; behind -57 His best run in months was hampered by a mistake entering the pits under the green flag. 11. Carl Edwards (finished 35th) 2,084 points; behind -65 A broken part under the rear of his No. 99 Ford sent him to the garage for repairs. 12. Joey Logano (finished third) 2,083 points; behind -66 He’s trying to bounce back from a blown engine in the Chase opener. 13. Kasey Kahne (finished 13th) 2,071 points; behind -78 Undetermined mechanical problems left him limping home at the end.

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« Gravity Dr. Ryan Stone (Sandra Bullock) is a brilliant medical engineer on her ﬁrst shuttle mission, with veteran astronaut Matt Kowalsky (George Clooney). But on a seemingly routine spacewalk, disaster strikes. The shuttle is destroyed, leaving Stone and Kowalsky completely alone-tethered to nothing but each other and spiraling out into the blackness. The deafening silence tells them they have lost any link to Earth – and any chance for rescue. As fear turns to panic, every gulp of air eats away at what little oxygen is left. But the only way home may be to go further out into the terrifying expanse of space.

Runner Runner A Princeton grad student ﬁnds himself caught between the FBI and a malevolent online gambling tycoon in this thriller. A whiz at the virtual-poker table, bright young Ivy Leaguer Richie (Justin Timberlake) had nearly raised enough cash to pay his tuition when he lost it all in the blink of an eye. Convinced that he’s been cheated and determined to confront the swindler, Richie hops a plane to Costa Rica, and comes face-to-face with online gambling mogul Ivan Block (Ben Afﬂeck), who introduces him to a world of wealth and privilege. Meanwhile, the FBI has been watching Block, and attempts to strong-arm Richie into turning informant. With Richie’s help they could bring Block’s illegitimate empire crashing to the ground. But who’s more dangerous, the entrepreneur who feeds his enemies to crocodiles, or the agents who seem like they’re willing to break the law in order to uphold it? Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures

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Only 5 ads per week, per household Renewals, corrections and cancellations cannot be taken by phone and must be resubmitted Illegible, too long or otherwise do not conform to instructions will not be published and must be resubmitted for the next issue Automotive ads must begin with make, model and year Real estate ads must begin with name of city, neighborhood and must be your primary residence. Ads will not be accepted via official mailing channels such as guard mail or postage and fees paid indicia. Free ads cannot be of a commercial nature (i. e., business opportunities, help wanted, etc) and must be personal property of the eligible member. Should not represent a sustained income or business or listed through agents or representatives. When advertising a home for rent or home for sale, the home must be THE PRIMARY RESIDENCE. (All rental properties are considered paid ads.)

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For active-duty, retired military, their eligible family members and active or retired civil service employees If you are retired military or retired DOD civilian, include current employer and work phone number on the application.

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For Rent-House (All) Chesapeake, 3 BR,1.5 BA, Brick, Newly Renovated, $1200 757 487-6920/ 757 545-9460

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POLICE OFFICER TESTING VILLAGE OF BURR RIDGE The Village of Burr Ridge, located approximately 20 miles southwest of Chicago, will conduct testing to create a 2-year Eligibility List for Police Officer candidates. QUALIFICATIONS: High School Graduate (GED Equivalency accepted); U. S. Citizen; Minimum age 21 upon employment; Maximum age 34 at time of posting of Final Eligibility List, unless exempt from such age limitation as provided in the Fire and Police Commissioners Act, must possess current P.O.W.E.R. test certification card obtained from NIPSTA between November 12, 2012, and November 12, 2013, or show proof of registration to take P.O.W.E.R. test at NIPSTA prior to November 16, 2013, to apply.

WE DO NOT ACCEPT CALLS FOR FREE CLASSIFIED ADS Deadline Thursday, 5 p.m. for the following weekâ€™s publications

For Sale-Va. Beach Home ARAGONA - $169,900. 3BR, attached & detached garage/workshop, large fenced yard. Harriet Posey, Rose & Womble Rlty 757-581-7800

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TESTS: Mandatory Orientation Program; Written Exam; Oral Interviews STARTING SALARY: $57,892 per year BENEFITS: Health & Dental Insurance; Sick Leave; Uniform Provided/ Clothing Allowance; Paid Vacations; Tuition Reimbursement; Paid Holidays; Police Pension APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE: at the Village Hall, Administration Dept., 7660 County Line Road, Burr Ridge, from October 1-October 31, 2013, M-F, 8:30 AMâ€“4:30 PM. There is a $10 charge for each application, payable at the Village Hall prior to receiving an application. NO PERSONAL CHECKS OR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED. Charge will be waived upon written proof of indigence. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED: only at the Mandatory Orientation Program on Tuesday, November 12, 2013. Full details provided with application.

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FULL TIME PAY WITH PART TIME HOURS! INSIDE SALES EXECUTIVE MILITARY NEWSPAPERS OF VIRGINIA serves the needs of our local active duty soldiers, their families, and retiree/veterans in the Hampton Roads area. We are seeking an inside sales executive to represent our newspaper and service the Hampton Roads market via client management and outbound telephone sales. A successful candidate will: â€˘ Have a strong work ethic, and be a self motivator â€˘ Enjoy working with clients in finding solutions that will assist them in promoting their businesses to the military through our product offerings of newspaper, online, and events. â€˘ Manage time wisely and be a great multi-tasker! â€˘ Is results driven and goal-oriented. â€˘ Has a minimum of 3 years inside telephone sales, or similar experience. â€˘ Someone that is committed to the military, community, and our company. Compensation package is salary and commission based. Flexible work schedule. All interested applicants should apply online at

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Religious Services JEB Little Creek Chapel JEB Fort Story Chapel ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass schedule: 5 p.m., Sat. (fulfills Sunday obligation) 9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. , Sun. Fellowship: 10 a.m., Sun. Choir practice: 6 p.m., Tues. Confessions: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Sat.

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

Naval Station Norfolk PROTESTANT Sun. School : 9 a.m. Sun. (Ages 4 - Adult) AWANA / Children’s Church : 10 a.m., Sun. (Ages 4 - 10) Worship service:10:30 a.m., Sun. Fellowship: 11:30 a.m., Sun. Coffeehouse: 6 p.m., Sun. Bible Study/ Band Practice: 5 p.m., Mon. PWOC: 9:30 a.m., Wed Choir practice: 6 p.m., Wed. LATTER DAY SAINTS Worship: 11:30 a.m., Sun. (Chapel Annex Classroom 1) Meeting: 7 p.m., Wed. (Chapel Annex Classroom 4)

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ROMAN CATHOLIC Our Lady of Victory Chapel Mass schedule: 11:45 a.m., Wed. | 10 a.m., Sun. PROTESTANT David Adams Memorial Chapel Worship services: 10:30 a.m., Sun. Jewish SABBATH Commodore Levy Chapel (Second Floor Bldg. C7) Sabbath: 7:30 p.m., Fri. (Sabbath Fellowship Oneg Shabbot Follows)

* Nursery care is available Sundays, 10 a.m. - Noon

ISLAMIC WORSHIP: Masjid al Da’wah 2nd Floor (Bldg. C-7) Services: 1:30 p.m., Fri. Chapels are open daily for prayer.

NWS Yorktown Chapel

NAS Oceana Chapel

ROMAN CATHOLIC ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass schedule: 8:30 a.m., Sun. Mass schedule: 11:30 a.m., Tues.-Fri. PROTESTANT 9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m., Sun. Worship service:10:30 a.m., Sun. PROTESTANT Sun. school: 9:15 a.m., Sun. NSA Northwest Worship service: 10:40 a.m., Annex Chapel Sun. ROMAN CATHOLIC Bible study: 11 a.m., Wed. Rosary: 8:30 a.m., Sun. Confessions: 8:45 a.m., Sun. Dam Neck Annex Mass Schedule: 9 a.m., Sun. Chapel ROMAN CATHOLIC PROTESTANT (EPISCOPAL) Confessions: 4:15 p.m., Sat. Worship service: 11 a.m., Sun. Mass Schedule: 5 p.m., Sat. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL July 29 - Aug. 2; 6 to 8 p.m.

PROTESTANT Worship service: 9 a.m., Sun.

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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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