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F-35C completes first arrested landing aboard aircraft carrier newsub

North Dakota commissioned

By Kevin Copeland Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic Public Affairs

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USS North Dakota (SSN 784) officially became the Navy’s newest addition to the submarine force following a commissioning ceremony held Oct. 25, at Naval Submarine Base New London.

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

MC2 Nicholas S. Tenorio An MV-22 Osprey arrives at tactical landing zone Lark to pick-up senior officials during Exercise Bold Alligator 2014.

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By MC2 Aren Everett USS Kearsarge Public Affairs

ATLANTIC OCEAN

MC1 William Larned Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert addresses the crew during the commissioning ceremony of the USS North Dakota at Submarine Base New London.

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When I first checked onboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), I knew absolutely nothing about amphibious assault ships. I had never heard the term “Gator Navy,” and I kept hearing about something called “Bold Alligator.” To be honest, I wasn’t all that interested. To me, a ship was a ship and naval nicknames were a dime a dozen. But, being the person that I am, I wanted

to know more anyway. I can’t help it. I like to know things.

So, I started my investigation by asking my shipmates.

“Amphibious assault ships go to places we have to go and deliver the mission. We carry Marines to where they need to go,” said Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Oscar Gotayvega.

Got it. That explains the enormous storage capacity that I wander about everyday. Marines have a lot of stuff.

“The ‘Gator Navy’ refers to the relationship the amphibious team

BATAAN ARG RETURNS TO HAMPTON ROADS More than 4,000 Sailors and Marines from the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) completed a ninemonth deployment, returning to Hampton Roads, Oct. 31.

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has with the Marines,” said Chief Legalman Nita Fay Holliday.

That makes sense. While alligators aren’t really amphibians, they do travel by land and water and they are lethal. I can see the correlation.

“Bold Alligator is when a bunch of ships come together, Marines and foreign ships, and they do a bunch of exercises,” said Seaman Taryn Fuller.

Roger that shipma...wait.

What?

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Naval Air Forces Public Affairs SAN DIEGO

The Navy made aviation history as an F-35C Lightning II carrier variant Joint Strike Fighter conducted its first arrested landing aboard an aircraft carrier off the coast of San Diego, Nov. 3.

Navy test pilot Cmdr. Tony Wilson landed F-35C test aircraft CF-03 at 12:18 p.m. aboard USS Nimitz’s flight deck.

The arrested landing is part of initial at-sea Developmental Testing I (DT-I) for the F-35C, which commenced Nov. 3 and is expected to last two weeks.

“Today is a landmark event in the development of the F-35C,” said Wilson, a Navy test pilot with Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23. “It is the culmination of many years of hard work by a talented team of thousands. I’m very excited to see America’s newest aircraft on the flight deck of her oldest aircraft carrier, the USS Nimitz.”

Commander, Naval Air Forces, Vice Adm. David H. Buss, was aboard Nimitz to witness the milestone event.

“What a historic day today is for Naval Aviation. With the first traps of the F-35C Lightning II aboard an aircraft carrier, we begin the integration of the next generation of warfighting capability into our carrierbased air wings,” said Buss.

“This important milestone is yet another indicator of Naval Aviation’s ongoing evolution to meet future threats and remain central to our future Navy and National Defense Strategy.”

» see F-35C | A13 Top photo: An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter conducts its first arrested landing aboard the USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

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IMCMEX BEGINS IN MIDDLE EAST The International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX), the world’s largest naval exercise, began in Manama, Bahrain, Oct. 27.

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USS Philippine Sea arrives in Barcelona The guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) moors in Barcelona, Spain during a scheduled port visit.

Philippine Sea is homeported in Mayport, Fla., and deployed as part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.

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BUSH SAILORS RUN BREAST CANCER AWARENESS 5K Sailors aboard aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) participated in a Breast Cancer Awareness 5K on the carrier’s flight deck to support on-going breast cancer treatment and prevention research, Oct. 26.

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LINCOLN CELEBRATES FALL, FAMILY Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln celebrated the holiday season with their families and shipmates during the Lincoln Harvest Festival in Hampton, Oct. 25.

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NORFOLK ESTABLISHMENT PLACED OFF-LIMITS TO ALL SERVICE MEMBERS Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Public Affairs NORFOLK

The civilian business establishment Envy Car Audio and Design, located at 117 E. Princess Anne Rd., was recommended to be placed off-limits to all service members in the Hampton Roads area by the Joint Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board (JAFDCB) for Southeastern Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina. The recommendation came when the board learned the establishment is not registered to do business in the state of Virginia and for violations of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act and Automobile Repair Facilities Act. Upon that recommendation, the business was placed off-limits, Nov. 4, to all military personnel by Rear Adm. Rick Williamson, Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic.

Additionally, all Lazy Dayz store names have changed to "Unwind Hookah Lounge" and all Hampton Pipe and Tobacco stores have been renamed "The Vault." Although the names of the establishments have changed, all locations remain on the off-limits list. Both these establishments were put off-limits

following reports of the sale of synthetic cannabinoids or Spice.

The off-limits list is as follows: ■ Envy Car Audio and Design, 117 E. Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk ■ Unwind Hookah Lounge, 731 J Clyde Morris Blvd., Ste B, Newport News ■ Unwind Hookah Lounge, 839 W. 21st Street, Norfolk ■ The Vault, 86 W. Mercury Blvd., Hampton ■ The Vault, 15435-B Warwick Blvd., Newport News ■ The Vault, 4796 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes ■ Mellow Smoke Tobacco Shop, 1948 Diamond Springs Road, Virginia Beach ■ Outer Edge Gifts, 760-B J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News ■ Blazin Herbs, 85 W Mercury Blvd., Hampton The board works closely with businesses that are considered being placed off-limits to avoid these actions. Mitigation efforts demonstrated by area businesses and communication to the board by the businesses often have favorable results.

Establishments are given the oppor-

tunity to notify the JAFDCB in writing that corrective actions have taken place.

Removal from the list will be considered by the board upon presentation that satisfactory corrective action has been taken. Failure to respond will result in the board making a request for establishment representatives to appear in person at a formal hearing of the JAFDCB. The safety and security of all service members is a priority for the Department of Defense. The JAFDCB is an investigative committee composed of members from each military service and civilian advisers, who work with local law enforcement agencies and local businesses to identify conditions which may adversely affect the health, safety, welfare, and discipline of the armed forces.

The establishments will remain on the off-limits list until the next scheduled meeting of the JAFDCB, where it will be determined whether they will remain on the list or whether they will be removed.

For up to date information regarding off-limits establishments go to http:// www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrma.html and click on "Off-Limits List" under Useful Links.

Thanks to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth’s (NMCP) Psychology Department, two more clinical psychologists have graduated from their fellowship program and will head to Navy treatment facilities to provide advanced psychological care for service members and their families.

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NCTAMS LANT IS AWARDED THE MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATION On Oct. 23, Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Atlantic (NCTAMS LANT) was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation during an all-hands call and awards ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk.

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USS Bush arrives in Marseille, France

By MC3 Chase Martin USS George H.W. Bush Public Affairs

MARSEILLE, FRANCE

MC3 Robert Burck Interior Communications Electrician Fireman Joshua Valdez, from Apopka, Fla., left, and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Airman Recruit Joyce Bjaoui, from Tampa, Fla., raise the American flag aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) as the ship pulls into Marseille, France for a scheduled port visit.

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MCPON DELBERT D. BLACK LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENT ANNOUNCED

By MC1 Stuart B. Phillips Office of the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Public Affairs

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Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens announced the 2014 MCPON Delbert D. Black Leadership Award during the Leadership Mess Symposium in Suffolk, Oct. 24.

This year's recipient is Command Master Chief Frank C. Cannizzaro of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 74.

This year, retired Fleet

Master Chief Jon Thompson presented the award on behalf of Geico to Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic Force Master Chief Ken Daniels who accepted the award for Cannizzaro as he was not able to attend the symposium.

Each year, the award is sponsored and presented to a command master chief, chief of the boat, or command senior chief in recognition of performance in leading alignment efforts of the Chief of Naval Operations' tenets and the Chief Petty Officers'

guiding principles, and upholds the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

The award is named for the very first MCPON, Delbert D. Black, who was selected for the position in January 1967. During his 30 years of distinguished service to the Navy, MCPON Black earned a reputation as a deckplate leader committed to Sailor and family advocacy. As MCPON, Black served as an advisor to many boards dealing with enlisted personnel issues and as the enlisted representative of the

MCPON Delbert Black Department of the Navy. He is also credited with the establishment of the command master chief program.

This port visit will be an excellent opportunity for our Sailors to relax and enjoy French culture.”

-Command Master Chief David Carter

USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) arrived in Marseille, France for a scheduled port visit, Nov. 1.

“This port visit will be an excellent opportunity for our Sailors to relax and enjoy French culture,” said George H.W. Bush Command Master Chief David Carter. “I expect that all of our Sailors will really enjoy this stop, and that they will leave Marseille and France with a great impression of GHWB Sailors. France is one of our closest allies and I am extremely pleased that we are able to share this experience with them.”

Sailors had the opportunity to relax and enjoy the vibrant culture of Marseille as well take advantage of the provided tours, taste the local food, go sightseeing, and enjoy various cities surrounding Marseille including Paris.

USS George H.W. Bush hosted more than 200 distinguished visitors during the port visit.

The U.S. Navy has long maintained a presence in Europe and Africa to promote peace, regional cooperation and security. The long term commitment to improve maritime safety and security is part of a larger U.S. government and inter agency team effort to enhance stability worldwide. Naval domain awareness is the first step toward improving maritime safety and security.

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CHECK FRAUD A cautionary tale

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Simple steps that will protect you from being a victim of check fraud.

Steps your financial institution can employ to help stop check fraud scams.

1. Ask to review your financial institutions fund availability policy for check deposits.

2. Remember “available funds” does not mean an “actual deposit” into your account.

3. Ask your financial institution to notify you when a check has been paid by the issuing institution.

4. Remember that if the check does not clear, you are responsible for the funds withdrawn.

5. Ask what protections your financial institution provides for fraud.

6. Remember, time is on your side, wait until your financial institution states in writing that the deposit has cleared.

7. Ask your financial institution to place a hold on deposits from unknown or unfamiliar sources.

1. The bank could slow down the availability of funds and follow the Federal Reserve Board guidelines.

2. The bank could post in bold conspicuous words notice that fund availability does not mean funds actually deposited and you are responsible if the check does not clear.

3. The bank could allow you to designate certain checks from an unknown or untrusted source as “doubtful collectability” items and let you place a hold on funds from those checks until they clear.

By Dwain Alexander, II Region Legal Service Office, Mid-Atlantic

No one wants to be scammed, but service members who are trying to make some extra money are often victims of check fraud scams.

Even service members who try to protect themselves from check fraud can be misled.

One issue that can lead to service members becoming victims is that financial institutions will often give quick access to funds deposited in their accounts. This means the bank or credit union will credit the amount of the check to the deposit account before the check actually clears. If the check bounces, however, the financial institution will withdraw the precredited check funds from the account. If the service member who made the deposit has already spent the money, the service member is responsible to pay that money back to the bank or credit union.

When service members become victims of check fraud, it impacts more than just their bank account. Financial issues directly impact the family, morale, mission focus and mission readiness of the service member. The following illustrates the problem and identifies ways you and your financial institution can help stop check scams. Airman Jones was the victim of a check fraud that cost him his car and almost $18,000. He received permanent change of station (PCS) orders to the west coast and wanted to sell his vehicle. He listed it on-line and was contacted by an out-of-state buyer. This is known as an on-line transaction with an unknown source.

On June 14, Jones negotiated the sale of his vehicle to the out-of-state buyer. He was aware of check-fraud scams and contacted his financial institution for guidance on how to receive payment and when it would be safe to deliver his car to the buyer. Jones also had a loan for the car with the same financial institution. He was informed that the payment could be made over the phone and credited to his loan, with any difference going into his savings account.

On June 15, Jones initiated a three-way phone call between the buyer, himself and his financial institution. The buyer gave his account information to the financial institution over the phone. The deposit of $18,000 was received as a check drawn on the buyer’s account. Later that day, Jones called the financial institution to confirm that the payment was received and was informed that it was received, but it would take 24 hours to process the deposit. Keep in mind, “process the deposit” does not mean verify that the check is valid, only that the funds have been “made available,” or pre-credited to the receiving account. This can happen up to five days before the check actually clears, and remember, if the check does not clear, the money that was made available will be withdrawn from the receiving account. On June 16, the account reflected that the deposit was pending. On June 17, as he had discussed with the financial institution ahead of time, his loan was paid in full and the difference between the loan balance and the sales price was in his savings account. At this point, although the funds were made available in only two days, the check was still not actually deposited and had not yet cleared.

Jones's wife called the financial institution and asked if the money could be taken back for any reason. She was told, incorrectly, the payment could not be taken back. She also asked if

it was safe to deliver the vehicle. The financial institution’s representative provided assurances that all was safe and it was ok to deliver the vehicle stating, "We have your back. On June 18, Jones again checked his account to verify that the funds were still in the bank. After again receiving assurances from his financial institution, he delivered his vehicle to the buyer. On June 19, the financial institution notified Jones that the check was dishonored and removed the funds from his accounts. It was determined that the check was invalid, or bounced, after four days. The buyer received a free vehicle that is now listed on his Facebook page for sale. Jones has no vehicle and owes his financial institution thousands of dollars.

Jones relied on the information conveyed by the financial institution. Assurances that the check has cleared provide some protection for the service member. He needed more information, though. He needed to know that the check had not cleared and that he was responsible for the funds if it did not clear. The financial harm Jones and many other victims suffer from check fraud is preventable. Action by the financial institution and the service member/consumer could stop check fraud. Every bank and credit union has a legal duty to conduct its business in good faith and in accordance with reasonable commercial standards in the industry.

The availability of funds from check deposits is regulated by the Expedited Funds Availability Act and the Federal Reserve Board, Regulation CC. The law governs how soon funds must be made available – not how soon checks must clear or what notification must be provided to the consumer on the status of the check. Under the regulations, consumers are allowed access to funds deposited in their account as soon as possible, which usually means one or two business days. That is how scammers get away with grand theft. They motivate the victim to quickly access the cash available in the account. It can take up to 30 days for a check to clear although the status of the check is usually known in 5 to 10-business days.

Under the law, your bank has no liability when a deposited check does not clear.Your bank has a legal right to recover the money from you, their account holder.

Because there is no risk to the financial institution, banks often allow second-day access to funds, and in this case, $18,000. There are exceptions for certain checks that can provide protections for service members and consumers. “Non-local” checks from another Federal Reserve Region, “large deposits” in excess of $5,000 and checks with “doubtful collectability” can all be held. Holding the check allows additional time for processing and protects the service member from fraud. Under the Federal Reserve guidelines, access to the full amount of the buyers deposit in Jones’s transaction could have been delayed for up to 16 days. (The first $100 should have been available on the next day following deposit. Because the check was nonlocal the next $4,900 should have been available after five-business days (business days do not include weekends or holidays) for a total of $5,000. The financial institution could have held the remaining $13,800 under the large deposit exception.) The non-local hold for five-business days would have saved Jones from delivering his vehicle to a thief.

If you are dealing with check fraud issues, see your legal assistance attorney at the Region Legal Service Office, Mid-Atlantic or call 3414491.

Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Commander Capt. Brian Durant and Old Dominion University President Dr. John Broderick sign a memorandum of understanding at ODU Oct. 28.

NSWCDD, ODU collaboration enriches Navy, students, and faculty

By John Joyce NSWC Dahlgren Division Public Affairs

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Old Dominion University and Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) leaders initiated an epic increase in Navy and university collaborative efforts by signing three agreements at a ceremony Oct. 28.

The agreements – a memorandum of understanding, an education partnership agreement, and a non-disclosure agreement – will expand collaboration benefitting Navy technology programs as well as the university’s students and faculty.

“We are looking forward to a meaningful partnership,” said NSWCDD Commander Capt. Brian Durant. “We’ve had a long history with ODU and this opportunity is the next step to solidify and leverage our joint efforts that benefit the Navy and the nation.”

In effect, the agreements signed by Durant and ODU President Dr. John Broderick formalize a strong link between the organizations.

Specifically, the memorandum of understanding defines the engagement field of the maturing NSWCDD-ODU relationship. The non-disclosure contract enables NSWCDD and ODU to leverage each other’s intellectual capacity in a secure manner. The education partnership agreement enables NSWCDD to enrich ODU students in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics arena to foster a pipeline of future employees.

“Almost 25 percent of our student population is military affiliated,” said Broderick, emphasizing that the agreements signify, “a much more engaged partnership that will open even more doors for all.”

The memorandum of understanding also creates a new framework of cooperation for mutually beneficial innovative research projects and activities.

“Academic partnerships such as this are vital to our Navy research and development efforts because they bring a unique perspective to the table,” said Dr. Marty Irvine, head of the NSWCDD Maritime Warfare Systems Department based at Combat Systems Direction Activity Dam Neck, Virginia Beach.

This collaboration on technology focus areas such as mission engineering and cyber warfare engineering – crucial to NSWCDD and ODU – provides opportunities to expand into cybersecurity, decision science, modeling and simulation, marine engineering, warfighter performance, and unmanned and autonomous systems.

“ODU has an outstanding and growing capacity in the field of engineering, particularly in some of our interest areas, like cybersecurity engineering and additive manufacturing/3D printing,” said Irvine.

“We are greatly looking forward to leveraging and sharing knowledge and expertise.”

Navy and university officials look forward to a maturing relationship that may result in another formal contract, called a cooperative research and development agreement

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(CRADA), in the future. The CRADA is one of the principal mechanisms used by federal labs to engage in collaborative efforts with non-federal partners to achieve goals of technology transfer.

“The partnership between ODU and NSWCDD provides critical linkages toward the institutionalization of the innovative mission engineering approach,” said Dr. James Moreland, Naval Warfare deputy director and an ODU adjunct professor who teaches and is developing a curriculum on mission engineering at the university. “To rapidly embed this behavior change into a large technical workforce, it will take both academia and NSWC Dahlgren Division hands-on training resources.”

The linkages enable increased collaboration across the university on research in specific areas, the development of courses, and certification for NSWCDD staff. It also provides opportunities for ODU faculty and students to participate in research projects.

“ODU is well positioned based on physical location to the operational Fleet as well as their foundational work in system-of-systems engineering and modeling and simulation,” said Moreland.

The ODU National Centers for System of Systems Engineering is nationally recognized

for its system-of-systems engineering work.

ODU’s modeling and simulation research takes place at the Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center – a university-wide multidisciplinary research center that emphasizes modeling, simulation, and visualization, research, development and education.

“The pairing of these institutions creates a good incubation cell for advanced research ideas to drive the quantitative methods for the next generation of integrated warfighting capabilities,” said Moreland, who served as NSWCDD chief engineer before his current position supporting the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics.

In fiscally constrained environments, it’s important for the Navy and academic institutions to look for more synergistic ways to continue providing cutting edge technology to the warfighter with less funding using progressive relationships and agreements.

In addition to on-campus and on-line courses, ODU professors have been teaching at the University of Mary Washington Dahlgren campus – near NSWCDD’s Dahlgren, Va., location – for several years, enabling Navy scientists and engineers to keep abreast with technology and understand the realm of the possible for the future.

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The galley and mess decks aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike) re-opened Nov. 3, after being closed for more than a year during a docking planned incremental availability (DPIA) period.

The galley underwent many renovations and improvements in response to the suggestions of the crew.

“We do this for the Sailors,” said Cmdr. Jeffrey Ragghianti, Ike’s supply officer. “The CO has said Sailors are his number one priority and these renovations are a part of it.”

In order to allow for more space, the first class petty officer mess has been removed.

This has added more than 150 additional seats for Sailors. This was also seen as an opportunity to allow more interaction time with mentors and protégés.

“Eisenhower’s aft mess deck is the largest mess deck aboard the ship,” said Ragghianti. “And one of the major issues was Sailors having to wait in line, sometimes more than an hour. So to answer their mows, we took the command master chief’s office off of the aft mess deck and removed the first class mess.

That was all about answering the Sailors’ requests to reduce time away from their offices and to alleviate their time in line.”

Ragghianti went on to say many installments on the mess decks have been rearranged in order to streamline mess deck processes. Soda

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machines have been moved to reduce bottlenecking in high traffic areas and more options have been added. Now Sailors can go down the galley lines on either port or starboard side and have the choice of the same food. There are also now three ways to get food on the aft mess decks, which will alleviate some of the waiting time in all chow lines.

“The transition has been very difficult,” said Chief Warrant Officer 2 Demetrius Burton, Ike’s food service officer. “But we have a very strong team. And we’re all about taking care of business.”

Sailors will no longer see the extra basic allowance for substance (BAS) pay on their leave and earnings statement (LES) now that the galley is fully functional.

“Sailors will lose their commuted rations (COMRATS), but we will ensure they get the opportunity to have a wellbalanced meal three times a day,” Burton said.

Burton said Supply department’s S-2 division will be reworking the 21-day meal rotation, adding new options and even special meals. Again, all of these changes stem from Ike Sailors’ requests.

“Now, we have a plan for smoothies in the morning and ice cream at lunch,” said Burton. “Supply is also planning on adding more special meals like Mongolian barbecue and surf ‘n’ turf, as well

as some other surprises down the road. Every week, Sailors should expect to see something new.”

Ragghianti said bringing the mess decks up to this point took a collaborative effort by contracted workers and Ike Sailors, especially engineering department.

“The first major challenge was finding funding,” said Ragghianti. “It was an expensive change, but it was well worth it. We wanted the mess decks to be nice, we wanted it to be brighter and we wanted the Sailors to love it. We had everything from decking and ventilation to fabrication work done, all while working around the rest of the ship to have open passage ways.”

Ragghianti said if Sailors have any suggestions, there are many ways for their voices to be heard.

“We have a menu review board,” said Ragghianti.

“Both the XO and myself attend them and if we are able to fulfill requests, we will try.

There is also a suggestion box on the crew’s mess, or Sailors can contact the FSO or me directly.”

Both Ragghianti and Burton stated these changes are all for the happiness and morale of Ike’s crew, present and future.

“This isn’t just a change for now,” said Burton. “This is a change for all Ike Sailors to come. It’s about progress and we are starting from here. ”

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Navy EOD tech division combats IEDs during Exercise Bold Alligator

By MC2 Jared Aldape Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 2 Public Affairs

BOGUE, N.C.

MC2 Nicholas S. Tenorio Explosive Ordnance Technicians 2nd Class John Bueras and Mike Ganousis conduct post-blast analysis at the site of a simulated improvised explosive device (IED) during Bold Alligator 2014.

NMCP’s ‘Night Vision’ initiative increases patient care, reduces costs

By MC1 (SW/EXW/AW) Gary Johnson NMCP Public Affairs

PORTSMOUTH

As most people in Hampton Roads are sitting down to dinner, a Naval Medical Center Portsmouth radiologist starts her night shift, reading radiological scans from some of the day’s patients.

At the same time, a family member in Pensacola, Fla., is involved in a car accident, is rushed to the naval hospital and requires numerous radiological scans.

Thanks to NMCP’s recent Radiology Telemedicine initiative, “Night Vision,” the NMCP radiologist will be sent the scans from the Florida patient for reading, and will return the findings within an hour. Previously, the patient may have had to wait until the next day for a certified radiologist to read X-rays and CT scans.

Through “Night Vision,” NMCP supports naval hospitals and naval health clinics in Connecticut, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Texas, Cuba and Japan.

“Before this program, each facility we now support had contract staff who were only able to read certain scans at night,” said Cmdr. Scott Rader, Radiology Department chairman. “Now, NMCP radiologists are able to read all the patients’ scans and even provide results faster. We also provide more specialized reads because of the experience and training of our staff, which can be espe-

cially useful in an emergency.”

Naval Health Clinic New England’s branch clinic in Groton, Conn., was the first to receive support when the program began its beta testing phase last year. The idea for supporting East Coast treatment facilities was born from the success of NMCP’s day staff supporting the night staff of U.S. Navy hospitals and clinics throughout the Pacific Rim. “The time difference made it easy for us to help the night crew in the Pacific Rim with our full day staff,” said Lt. Cmdr. Matt Beery, Radiology Department vice chairman. “After doing that for a while, we saw that with a few manning and policy changes, we could consolidate and help patients at our other clinics and save money in the process.”

Three active-duty radiologists were added to the night staff at NMCP. They work an alternating schedule, with two on duty at a time from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Between reducing contract staff and adding NMCP staff, the net result is a cost reduction of about $800,000 annually. Since the program’s full implementation in September, radiologists have completed approximately 900 “Night Vision” reads, and 120 in support of Pacific Rim clinics.

“The changes implemented are making our system more efficient and letting us reduce costs,” Beery said. “This also lets us continue to improve and provide quality services for service members and their families within our coverage areas.”

Explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians assigned to EOD Mobile Unit (EODMU) 6 conducted a post-blast analysis at the site of a simulated improvised explosive device (IED) during Exercise Bold Alligator 2014 in Bogue, N. C., Oct. 29.

This scenario is common in parts of the world where terrorists use IED’s when engaging in asymmetric warfare.

“We conduct our investigation to find out what happened, how big the explosion was and to learn what was the target,” said Explosive Ordnance Technician 2nd Class John Bueras, assigned to EODMU 6.

EOD technicians do this in a variety of ways, including measuring the crater of the blast, taking samples of the affected soil, and gathering components of the expended IED. “We collect anything that looks like it has evidentiary value and photograph the scene,” said Bueras.

Though EODMU 6 was successful in conducting their investigation and recovering IED materials and soil samples from their findings, the handling of the inert explosive must proceed to the Naval Surface Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD) for further analysis.

EOD technicians call upon the forensic capabilities of the Combined Explosives Exploitation Cell (CEXC) to uncover telling details of an explosive’s origin. The unit serves as the link between tactical operations and the intelligence community of the armed forces.

Todd Isham, an analyst with Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head EOD Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD) and a former Navy intelligence specialist, is on hand to receive the remnants of a simulated IED that EOD technicians have recovered as part of a training scenario at BA14.

Isham and a small team of analysts who make up the CEXC unit at the exercise work in a laboratory no bigger than a small trailer, but inside one can find x-ray machines, optical gear, chemical testing systems, and equipment used for the handling and processing of IED components.

“Through our research, we see how terrorists use the explosives,” said Isham.

“We uncover their tactics, we look at the electronics and how IEDs are wired up. We find out how they are used and figure out how to defeat their use. That answer comes from this lab.”

When CEXC collects evidence, the unit begins the meticulous task of breaking down the samples and making them ready for examination.

“We take photos of every item we bring in and are able to determine how fast the process will be to get evidence,” said Isham. “We’re looking for finger prints, cell phone parts, swabbing for DNA; at the end of the day we want to know that we have gathered as much data as possible.”

Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Devon Bryan explained how within a post-blast scenario, there is a cycle of events.

“At this point, we are exploiting the

We conduct our investigation to find out what happened, how big the explosion was and to learn what was the target.”

-Explosive Ordnance Technician 2nd Class John Bueras

device at the lab,” said Bryan. “We will triage all items before laboratory processing for safety. We use devices as needed for chemical analysis.”

According to Bryan, this is the time that these researchers will look closely into residues and identify their use.

“Let’s say there is a powder – what is it?,” asked Bryan. “Is it explosive, an illegal drug, ordinary table salt or nothing harmful?”

The evidence left behind in a post-blast IED scenario can be very telling, said Bryan. The data and evidence are collected and shared with other agencies.

“In our lab we could collect finger prints, DNA, fibers and tool marks and send them to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for analysis, which is a great resource for us,” Bryan said.

After the identifying and data collection portion of IED analysis is complete, the process advances to fusion operations.

The data is passed along to several intelligence organizations such as the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security, and the National Security Agency. The agencies are then able to add or expand to their own objectives based off the collected data.

“Fusion Operations are crucial to identifying bomb makers and their networks,” said Bryan. “Once we do our biometric enrollment and finger print analysis left on the device from a suspect and forward them electronically to other agencies, the external analysis may return with a report that says the suspect may be linked to other criminal activities.”

The cycle of analysis and collection of IED data is continuous and for every event there is a new data point.

“You’re linking it all together; you’re talking about thousands of pieces of information,” said Isham. “The more data points that you have then the more accurate you will be. We’ve been doing this for over a decade. We have tens of thousands of data points and we are prepared.”

Though wars and contingency operations may decrease, terrorist operations actively continue and it is the job of the CEXC to ensure that U.S. forces remain ready and are kept alive.

“We have labs, not just in Afghanistan, but throughout the world where we need them,” said Isham.

Improving Navy-Marine Corps amphibious core competencies along with coalition, NATO, Allied and partner nations is a necessary investment in the current and future readiness of our forces. BA14 will take place Oct. 29 - Nov. 10 afloat and ashore along the eastern seaboard.

For more about Exercise Bold Alligator 2014 visit http://www.navy.mil/local/ba14.

The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) transits the Suez Canal.

EUROPEAN VISITORS EMBARK USS BUSH ■ mission of USS Bush George H.W. Bush, homeported in Norfolk, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet AOR MEDITERRANEAN SEA support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.

U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa hosted 23 dis- Read more news from Bush on A4 and A8. tinguished visitors from multiple European countries Defense Forces Commander, “It’s important to see the aboard aircraft carrier USS Commander, Estonian De- combat power of the United George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) fense Forces, Maj. Gen. Riho States Navy and to underas a part of the Navy’s Distin- Terras; and Spanish Fleet stand our strong support of guished Visitor (DV) Embark Commander in Chief, Adm. the NATO alliance,” said program, Oct. 30.

Santiago Bolibar.Bush also Adm. Mark Ferguson, who The DV program is a hosted DVs the previous joined the delegation aboard unique experience that allows day representing Bulgaria, the ship for the day. civilian and military guests Georgia and Greece includThe carrier has various capaboard the ship while un- ing Bulgarian Minister of bilities that exhibit more than derway and experience the Defense Dr. Velizar Shala- simply wartime usefulness.

Navy’s mission and witness manov; Georgian Minister “When we show up somecarrier operations firsthand. of Foreign Affairs Dr. Maia where, we bring a heck of The DVs included Lithu- Panjikidze; and Commander, a lot of combat power, and anian Minister of National NATO Missile Firing Instal- we make a pretty big stateDefense, Juozas Olekas; lation Crete, Greece, Maj. ment,” said Capt. Andrew Loiselle, commanding officer of Latvian Minister of Defense, Gen. Lazaros Skylakis.

Raimonds Vejonis; Polish The DVs toured the aircraft George H. W. Bush. “But, it’s Undersecretary of State, carrier and observed flight op- not just about combat power.

Maciej Jankowski; Estonian erations from the flight deck. It’s about all the other things

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we bring to the table; everything from humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

We’ve got some fantastic capabilities on board this ship and we’re willing to help out.”

During the tour, Ferguson also met with Sailors about the ship and thanked them for their service.

“I’d like to congratulate the crew of the Bush on a

successful deployment,” said Ferguson. “The ship has done everything from engagements to combat operations in Central Command. You all represent the very best of the global U.S. Navy.”

During a gift exchange ceremony, Lithuanian Minister of National Defense Juozas Olekas spoke on the importance of working together in

a multinational manner with the U.S. and other NATO countries.

“We all know how important our cooperation with the United States is for peace and democracy,” said Olekas.

“Indeed, it was a very unforgettable day for me being on this carrier, this symbol of freedom. It is a symbol of our efforts for peace.”

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GEORGE H.W. BUSH CARRIER STRIKE GROUP DEPARTS US 5TH FLEET

By MC3 Jeffrey Madlangbayan USS George H.W. Bush Public Affairs

USS GEORGE H.W. BUSH, AT SEA

The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWB CSG) transited through the Suez Canal marking the end of more than seven months of Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR), Oct. 27.

Commanded by Rear Adm. DeWolfe Miller, GHWB CSG comprises aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), Carrier Air Wing 8 (CVW 8), Destroyer Squadron 22 (CDS 22), guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58), guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) and guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80).

GHWB CSG deployed Feb. 15 from homeports in Norfolk, Mayport, Fla., and Whidbey Island, Wash., as part of a routine deployment of forces.

While conducting operations in the 5th Fleet AOR, GHWB CSG continuously displayed unique capabilities and flexibility, ranging from supporting Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) in Afghanistan to conducting combat operations over Iraq and Syria in support of Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR), as well as working with coalition and local navies conducting MSO. In addition, GHWB CSG participated in multiple international training exercises.

“I am extremely proud of the men and women that are the life blood of our ships, squadrons and warfighting staffs throughout the GHWB CSG,” said Miller. “Over the last eight months, these Sailors executed complex missions with precision, extraordinary skill and complete professionalism. We remain ready to respond to any and all challenges while operating in the C6F (Commander, 6th Fleet) AOR. I am also thankful for the

Over the last eight months, these Sailors executed complex missions with precision, extraordinary skill and complete professionalism.”

-Rear Adm. DeWolfe Miller

■ mission While in 6th Fleet, the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group’s (GHWB CSG) presence will strengthen regional maritime partnerships by conducting MSO and making routine port visits. Port visits are used to strengthen the Navy’s relationship with partner nations and help foster a better understanding of the maritime environment.

The GHWB CSG ships and squadrons are scheduled to return home in November.

continuous support we received from friends and family members and we all look forward to arriving home safely.”

Capt. Andrew Loiselle, George H.W. Bush commanding officer, added his own remarks on the performance of the crew and strike group during their time in the 5th Fleet AOR.

MC3 Scott Barnes The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) transits the Red Sea.

“I couldn’t be happier; I think the ship, air wing, staffs and other ships have done an outstanding job,” said Loiselle. “We were very well trained for operations in the AOR. The teamwork across the entire Carrier Strike Group Two team was, and continues to be, spectacular.”

Master Chief David Carter, George H.W. Bush command master chief, notes that he, too, is pleased with the performance of the entire GHWB team.

“I am very satisfied with what we’ve achieved being out here,” said Carter. “The whole strike group has done such a great job at being a team and working together.

We’ve done such a good job in integrating our air wing and staff that it seems like a seamless team. I do see shipmates hanging around with their air wing shipmates and that’s exactly the dynamic I’m looking for. The whole team has really come together to adapt and be successful in diverse challenges.”

GHWB CSG is on its second combat deployment. Throughout the early stage of this deployment, CVN 77 and CVW 8 provided bold, forward presence for Commander, 6th Fleet by setting the operational framework for the first

carrier interaction with the Russian fleet in decades, with the Admiral Kuznetsov carrier strike force in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Additionally, within one 30-hour period, GHWB CSG orchestrated the launch of OEF combat sorties in support of the Afghan Democratic run-off elections, steamed west at best possible speed executing an inbound Strait of Hormuz transit, then launched armed sorties into Iraq to counter massive Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) advances across the Levant into Iraq.

CVN 77 and CVW 8 swiftly and decisively planned and executed National Command Authority crisis response tasking, influencing major combat operations in two theaters of war within the same day. Throughout the first three weeks of the Iraq crisis, GHWB CSG was the sole provider of combat airpower in the United States inventory. Once on station in the North Arabian Gulf, GHWB swiftly transitioned to 24/7 air operations, supporting thousands of U.S. citizens and military consolidating in Baghdad under the advance of ISIS forces.

While basing rights were secured ashore from coalition partners, GHWB alone flew armed close-air support and intelligence,

surveillance and reconnaisance missions, which slowed the advance of ISIS extremists throughout northern and central Iraq. The GHWB CSG commenced the first air strikes defending American interests in Iraq, Aug. 8.

GHWB CSG participated in the first offensive strikes, Sept. 23, deep into Syrian territory engaging both ISIS and Khorasan Group targets.

CVW 8 aircrew launching from GHWB’s flight deck led sorties that included aircraft from five Arab partner nations destroying multiple ISIS targets including ISIS fighters, training compounds, headquarters and command and control facilities, storage facilities, a finance center, supply trucks and armed vehicles.

The strike group also launched 47 Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles from USS Philippine Sea and USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51). GHWB CSG conducted their final offensive operations Oct. 18, as they were relieved by the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group (CVN CSG).

The CVN CSG picked up where GHWB CSG left off and continues combat operations throughout Iraq and Syria.

For more news from USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), visit www. navy.mil/local/cvn77/.

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Bataan ARG returns to Hampton Roads after 9-month deployment

As I approach 29 years of service, I have never seen a more efficient, dedicated, or combat ready team.”

-Capt. Neil Karnes, PHIBRON 6 Commodore

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More than 4,000 Sailors and Marines from the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) completed a nine-month deployment, returning to Naval Station Norfolk, Va. and Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Va. Oct. 31, and Camp Lejeune, N.C. Oct. 28. While deployed, the Bataan ARG/MEU served in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility (AOR).

The ARG includes the flagship, the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) with embarked Assault Craft Unit 4 and Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22, the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) with embarked Assault Craft Unit 4 (also embarked on Bataan), and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) with embarked Assault Craft Unit 2.

During the deployment, the Bataan ARG conducted maritime security operations, theater security cooperation and provided a forward naval presence in the U.S. Navy’s 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation.

“I’m extremely proud of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group Sailors and Marines. As I approach 29 years of service, I have never seen a more efficient, dedicated, or combat ready team. Operating forward, they repeatedly executed missions with precision and unmatched zeal to win,” said Capt. Neil Karnes, Commodore, Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 6. “Whether rescuing more than 280 migrants from certain death at sea or inserting forces ashore to support humanitarian efforts, the Bataan ARG/MEU team accomplished every mission assigned with resounding success. After this deployment, I am no longer concerned with who will lead tomorrow’s Navy and Marine Corps. I witnessed firsthand the commitment and professionalism of America’s best, our young men and women of the naval service, they get it; we are in good hands.”

The ARG participated in several multinational exercises designed to strengthen coalition partnerships and reinforce regional security and stability, including Spanish Amphibious Exercise (PHIBLEX) 14 and Eager Lion 2014 exercise, as well as bi-lateral training with the Greek and French. The 22 MEU supported an assessment of humanitarian options in support of displaced Iraqi civilians trapped on Sinjar Mountain by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, and conducted surveillance and reconnaissance missions and fixed-wing strike missions in Iraq in August and September with aircraft based aboard Bataan.

Bataan was also involved in two rescues at sea. On March 8, Bataan rescued two Turkish mariners from their sinking cargo ship in the Aegean Sea. On June 6, the ARG participated in the rescue of 282 migrants in the Mediterranean Sea after their small vessel sank.

The Bataan ARG ships were the first to benefit from the Navy’s newly approved Hardship Duty Pay - Tempo (HDP-T). HDP-T, effective Sept. 17, compensates Sailors and Marines on deployments beyond 220 consecutive days.

“I think it’s important that the younger Sailors who are experience a long and arduous deployment for the first time understand that the Navy recognizes their hard work, and is prepared to offer monetary reward for it,” said Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Charles Kirby, from Wilson, N.C. The Makin Island ARG and 11th MEU relieved the Bataan ARG in the 5th Fleet AOR, Oct. 2.

For more news from Commander, Amphibious Squadron 6 or USS Bataan (LHD5), visit: www.navy.mil.

MC1 Julie Matyascik Above: Sailors man the rails aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) as the ship pulls into Naval Station Norfolk following a nine-month deployment.

Left: Family members and friends stand at the end of the pier waiting to greet Sailors attached to the Bataan.

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MC3 Jackie Hart Chief Hull Technician Don Jillson hugs his son upon returning with the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) to JEBLCFS as part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BAT ARG).

MC1 Josue L. Escobosa Friends and family await the arrival of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) at Naval Station Norfolk as part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BAT ARG), following a deployment to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

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Continued from front While my shipmates were helpful, I still didn’t really grasp the whole Bold Alligator thing. It seemed like a pretty big deal; the topic came up at least once or twice a week, but everyone I asked told me pretty much the same thing. The explanations I was getting just didn’t cut it. There had to be more to it than that. I decided I needed to find out more.

So I contacted a close, personal friend of mine who has never failed to steer me in the right direction whenever I had a question I just couldn’t answer...Google.

Google did not disappoint. I waded through thousands of articles and stories...okay, not really. I did what everyone else does and clicked on the first legitimate-looking link that popped up. But whatever, I still learned something. I learned that Bold Alligator is a large, multi-national, joint and combined amphibious exercise which started in 2011.

I suppose that’s cool and all, but I still didn’t see the awesomeness that everyone else seemed to see. So I said ‘thanks for everything’ to Google and dug deep to remember the old-school research skills that those of us who were born during the pre-Google years try to pretend we never learned or had. I’d explain the process, but I’d prefer my younger readers believe I used magic.

So I magically found someone more informed than Google. I found retired Rear Adm. Michael Nowakowski, Department of Operational and Strategic Leadership at the Navy War College and former Amphibious Group 2 Commander.

“I think, very simply, the commandant of the Marine Corps and the chief naval officer decided that, ‘hey, we need to get back to our roots and we gotta be able to operate from the sea as a fighting force. That’s how we’re going to be operating in the future,’” said Nowakowski.

Now I was getting somewhere! Say what you will about the information highway, but sometimes you’ve got

to go right to the source to find out what’s what. Finally, I was getting the low down on Bold Alligator.

“In 2011, it was just a synthetic exercise,” said Nowakowski. “Then in 2012, Bold Alligator was a large, underway, coalition exercise. A number of foreign countries participated, as well as joint Air Force, Army and Special Forces from the United States military.

It was a large exercise, probably the largest amphibious expeditionary exercise that had been conducted in 10 plus years. We did it in conjunction with the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. In 2013, it was back to synthetic...done pretty much alongside the pier in Norfolk and down at Camp Lejeune.”

I could tell I had definitely come to the right place. Not only had Nowakowski participated in Operation Enduring Freedom back in 2003, but he had been embarked on none other than USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Now here he was, a decade later, returning in an advisory capacity. A lot of things have changed since then, but not so much in the amphibious world, according to him.

“The ships that are out here now, a lot of them were participants in 2003.

With the exception of a few names, and the new LPD 17 class, the amphibious shipping has pretty much remained the same,” said Nowakowski.

“The internal capabilities, command and control, and the things that make for good command and control, have been installed on these ships, and I think that it’s a lot smoother than it was back 11, 12 years ago.”

I began to have an idea of what the fuss was all about, but it wasn’t until our conversation turned to Bold Alligator 2014, MY Bold Alligator, that I was able to fully appreciate how truly awesome my ship, my Navy and this exercise actually are.

“This year, of course, it’s an underway exercise again,” said Nowakowski. “It’s larger, but with a little bit different focus. I think, this year, it’s more realistic than it has been in the past and it’s still involving a lot of coalition partners. There are 18 or 19 nations that are participating.”

The “different focus” is crisis response. We train like we fight, readying ourselves to surge with partner nations to provide immediate support around the world. On Kearsarge alone 3,056 people are onboard for this exercise – that is more than deployment!

Many of those 3,000 are Marines.

Nowakowski pointed out that the Marine Corps wasn’t involved in expeditionary “from the sea” missions for more than a decade during the ground wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

“Now they’re back as Marine Expeditionary Units. They are an afloat contingency force, the 911 force of the United States, if you will, that provide humanitarian assistance, disaster relief...those kinds of things that we as a nation, and certainly as a Navy-Marine Corps, participate in all the time,” said Nowakowski.

So now that I finally understand the Bold Alligator thing, I want to know if this year is up to snuff. We have some pretty big shoes to fill!

“I’ve been talking to the young Sailors and Marines on this ship, and they are just as enthusiastic, professional and competent as they were 11 years ago. In fact, probably more so,” said Nowakowski. “Their IT prowess is something that I won’t even try to get. It’s just unbelievable the way they can manipulate and disseminate information. The systems that the ships have now provide the commanders with information they need to make good command decisions. I think it’s become seamless.

“Some would say that the NavyMarine Corps team is a little rusty, but I’m not seeing that. I’m seeing it as smooth as it was back 10, 12 years ago,” said Nowakowski. “It’s a good thing.”

It is a good thing at that, Sir. Today, I’m no longer the new, ignorant (and, admittedly, slightly disinterested) new check-in. I know what an amphibious assault ship is, I’m familiar with the term “Gator Navy” and I know what Bold Alligator means. But the best part of all that? I now know more than Google!

DT-I is the first of three at-sea test phases planned for the F-35C. During DT-I, the test team from the F-35 Lightning II Pax River Integrated Test Force (ITF) has scheduled two F-35C test aircraft from Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Patuxent River, Maryland to perform a variety of operational maneuvers, including various catapult takeoffs and arrested landings. ITF flight test operations also encompass general maintenance and fit tests for the aircraft and support equipment, as well as simulated maintenance operations.

As with the initial testing of any new aircraft, the goal is to collect environmental data through added instrumentation to measure the F-35C’s integration to flight deck operations and to further define the F-35C’s operating parameters aboard the aircraft carrier.

The ITF test team will analyze data obtained during flight test operations, conduct a thorough assessment of how well the F-35C operated in the shipboard environment, and advise the Navy to make any adjustments necessary to ensure that the fifth-generation fighter is fully capable and ready to deploy to the fleet in 2018.

“Our F-35 integrated test team has done an amazing job preparing for today. This will be one landing out of thousands more that will happen over the next few decades,” said Lt. Gen. Chris Bogdan, F-35 Program executive officer. “For months, we’ve been working with the Nimitz crew, Naval Air Forces, and our industry partners, Lockheed Martin and Pratt & Whitney, as well as their suppliers, to prepare and train for this event. We plan on learning a lot during this developmental test and will use that knowledge to make the naval variant of the F-35 an even more effective weapons platform.”

The F-35C combines advanced stealth with fighter speed and agility, fused targeting, cutting-edge avionics, advanced jamming, network-enabled operations and advanced sustainment. With a broad wingspan, reinforced landing gear, ruggedized structures and durable coatings, the F-35C is designed to stand up to harsh shipboard conditions while delivering a lethal combination of fighter capabilities to the fleet.

The F-35C will enhance the flexibility, power projection, and strike capabilities of carrier air wings and joint task forces and will complement the capabilities of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, which currently serves as the Navy’s premier strike fighter.

By 2025, the Navy’s aircraft carrier-based air wings will consist of a mix of F-35C, F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, EA-18G Growlers electronic attack aircraft, E-2D Hawkeye battle management and control aircraft, MH-60R/S helicopters and Carrier Onboard Delivery logistics aircraft.

The successful recovery of the F-35C represents a step forward in the development of the Navy’s next generation fighter and reinforces Navy-industry partnership goals to deliver the operational aircraft to the fleet in 2018.

Watch the landing at http://youtu.be/STVAM85y3i0.

MC1 Ernest R. Scott Capt. Scott Anderson, Commander Naval Air Forces, Fleet Requirements, addresses media correspondents regarding the advanced capabilities of the F-35C Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter.

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

Adm. Jonathan Greenert, Chief of Naval Operations, was the ceremony’s keynote speaker and reminded the crew of the important role they will play in protecting the nation’s security while executing his standing operating orders of: Warfighting First, Operate Forward and Be Ready.

“It is with great pride that I welcome USS North Dakota to the fleet,” said Greenert. “May God bless and guide this warship and all who shall sail on her. I congratulate all whose hard work and dedication brought this magnificent warship to life. On behalf of the Secretary of the Navy and for the President of the United States, I hereby place USS North Dakota in commission.”

Hundreds of citizens from North Dakota, including the governor and senators, attended the commissioning ceremony.

“Today was a historic day for the people of North Dakota,” said North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple. “We celebrated the commissioning of this majestic submarine just days before we mark the 125th anniversary of our statehood. We are proud and honored to have this grand ship bear the name, spirit and heritage of our great state.”

As the most modern and sophisticated attack submarine in the world,

| Greenert was keynote speaker the submarine can operate in both littoral and deep ocean environments and presents combatant commanders with a broad and unique range of operational capabilities. North Dakota will be a flexible, multi-mission platform designed to carry out the seven core competencies of the submarine force: anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, delivery of special operations forces, strike warfare, irregular warfare, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance and mine warfare.

“From the Arabian Sea to the Polar Ice cap, North Dakota will operate undetected in the harshest environments on the planet as her crew protects the freedom of the seas and the interests of the United States,” said Vice Adm. Michael Connor, Commander, Submarine Forces. “Leaders around the world around the world continue to ask for more American submarine presence, because they realize that there are some very important things that must be done that only submarines can do. To the crew of North Dakota, you have done a fantastic job in bringing this ship to life. Now it time to shift your focus to global operations and get ready to meet your new responsibilities on patrol far from home.”

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

Capt. Douglas Gordon is North Dakota’s first commanding officer and leads a crew of about 136 officers and enlisted personnel.

“The crew has been looking forward

to commissioning from day one of their arrival,” said Gordon. “Since we first began manning the ship in October 2011 our crew has progressed through numerous milestones which has culminated in our commissioning. For the first time the ship got underway for sea trials in August, and this sea time permitted the crew their first opportunity to finally see how their hard work and preparation had paid off.”

Ironically the only native North Dakotan assigned to the submarine is the ship’s senior enlisted advisor or chief of the boat, Master Chief Electronics Technician (Submarines/Diver) Timothy Preabt.

“The crew of North Dakota has worked together ensuring we were ready to operate the Navy’s newest Virginia-class submarine. Taking this fine warship to sea and operating it was a testament for their hard work, training and preparation during the last three years’” said Preabt. “The USS North Dakota will always be a great submarine because she started out that way - thanks to the Sailors that brought her to life!”

Katie Fowler, wife of retired Vice Adm. Jeffrey L. “Jeff” Fowler, a native of Bismarck, N.D., serves as the submarine’s sponsor. She broke the traditional champagne bottle against the boat’s sail during the christening ceremony in November 2013.

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

‘Grim Reapers’ introduce NAS Oceana to F-35C

By MC1 Ernest R. Scott Commander, Naval Air Forces Atlantic Public Affairs

VIRGINIA BEACH

The “Grim Reapers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101 returned to Naval Air Station Oceana, Oct. 28, bringing with them the future of Naval Aviation.

The F-35C Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter completed its first landing at Oceana, providing Sailors a chance to learn more about the platform.

“The pilots and maintainers are the ones who make the mission possible,” said Capt. Scott Anderson, Commander Naval Air Forces, Fleet Requirements. “This is their opportunity to see the advanced capabilities of the F-35.”

The F-35 is a single seat, multi-role fighter aircraft designed to eventually replace the F/A-18 Hornet and AV-8B Harrier. The aircraft was planned with a common design, but three unique service variants capable of performing ground attack, reconnaissance, and air defense missions.

“The combat capabilities and mission systems onboard are second to none,” said Cmdr. John Allison, a VFA-101 pilot with more than 160 flight hours in the F-35. “The in-flight controls and stealth capabilities provide a huge advantage on the battlefield.”

Although VFA-101 is the Navy’s newest squadron, they already possess a rich heritage. The original Fighter Squadron (VF) 101 was established in 1942 and flew various aircraft including the F-14 Tomcat. When the F-14 was retired in 2005, VF-101 was disestablished. Today, the “Grim Reapers” are ushering in a new era with the F-35.

“This is a way to pay homage to the past,” said Allison.

“Carrying on the name gives us a great connection to the F-14 and a great connection to Oceana.”

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Winter tuition assistance requests due

By Susan D. Henson Center for Personal and Professional Development Public Affairs

Applying for TA in November for courses starting in December or January is a great way for Sailors to beat the surge and have their TA authorized early, giving them peace of mind and security that funding is in place for those courses.�

-Lt. Cmdr. Mark Wadsworth

VIRGINIA BEACH

Sailors who plan to take college courses in December and January using Tuition Assistance (TA) should submit their requests now so they may be reviewed in time for class.

Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) Navy Voluntary Education (VOLED) Program Director Ernest D’Antonio said this is the best time for Sailors to begin the process of requesting TA. “November is historically a slow month in terms of receiving and processing TA requests,� he said. “Sailors who plan and take action now are in the best position for having their requests authorized.�

For the last ďŹ ve ďŹ scal years, average TA enrollments in October have been around 15,600. That number drops to 5,500 in November, according to Lt. Cmdr.

Mark Wadsworth, director of CPPD Support Site Sauey Field in Pensacola, Florida, which administers Navy TA spending. The number of TA enrollments then triples in December to more than 17,000. “Applying for TA in November for courses starting in December or January is a great way for Sailors to beat the surge and have their TA authorized early, giving them peace of mind and security that funding is in place for those courses,â€? Wadsworth said.

The Navy’s TA program is funded quarterly. When funding runs out for a given quarter, Sailors must wait until CPPD receives funding for the next quarter before their application can be authorized.

Additionally, applications are funded on a ďŹ rstcome, ďŹ rst-served basis and grouped by the term start date listed on the application, according to D’Antonio. “We strongly recommend Sailors submit TA applications a minimum of 30 days in advance of the term start date, even if enrollment in the course with the school is still pending,â€? hea said. “We can modify or cancel the TA voucher after the fact with no harm to the Sailor.â€?

Very few Sailors submit their requests at least one month in advance, though. “Many Sailors think once their command approver approves the request, it’s ofďŹ cially approved and the process is done; this isn’t the case,â€? he said. “Defense Department and Navy regulations require a TA voucher to be authorized by the VOLED team before the term start date. So if the VOLED team receives a command-approved request on or after the course start date, we are unable to authorize funding for the TA.â€?

MC3 Bryan Jackson Julian Duhe, an education service specialist, reads tuition assistance options to a Sailor at the Navy College OfďŹ ce at Naval Base San Diego. Navy College ofďŹ ces are located at 36 installations around the world and advise service members how to complete their high school diploma, work on technical or occupational certiďŹ cates or earn a college degree.

Wadsworth also pointed out that Sailors may be unaware of how leave periods may affect their TA requests, both for command approvers and the VOLED staff, especially during the holidays. “Sailors should be aware that leave schedules could affect the length of time it takes for the TA approval process,� saie Wadsworth. “We recommend Sailors follow up on the status of their requests to ensure they are routed and funded prior to the course start date.�

If requests are received on or after the date the term begins, those TA applications are denied. This can put Sailors in a difďŹ cult ďŹ nancial situation that could have been easily avoided.

Besides submitting their request early enough, Sailors must meet all TA eligibility requirements. These include having current education counseling; a current, approved education/degree plan; current TA policy and procedures training; command approval; and not exceeded their annual TA credit cap.

Counseling is more than just a check in the box. For example, Sailors may know that an education institution should be accredited but may not know the differences in the various types of accreditation, which should be a major consideration in their school selection. “The reason for education counseling is to make sure Sailors choose the right courses for the right degree at the right accredited, reputable institution that best meets their personal education goals and career needs,â€? D’Antonio said. “Our VOLED professionals at Navy College OfďŹ ces (NCOs) and the Virtual Education Center (VEC) provide impartial counseling to ensure Sailors know all their options and have the information they need to achieve their life-long educational and credentialing goals at the lowest cost to them and the Navy.â€?

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For more information about the Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD), visit: https://www.netc.navy.mil/centers/cppd/.

For more news from the Center for Personal and Professional Development, visit: www.navy.mil/ local/voledpao/.

Find CPPD on Facebook at https://www. facebook.com/pages/Center-for-Personal-andProfessional-Development/100056459206 and on Twitter @CENPERSPROFDEV. site to get the latest VOLED information such as current policies and procedures, NCO locations and VEC contact information. Recent updates to the website include revised FAQs and an example of a command approval chit for Sailors to use when requesting TA. According to CPPD Commanding OfďŹ cer Capt. F. A. Reid, Sailors who take advantage of voluntary education opportunities tend to be strong performers. “These Sailors demonstrate tangible skills such as good time management, study habits and decision making, as well as dedication to personal and professional development,â€? he said. “Sailors who invest in their own growth and education are the kind of committed professionals we want because their tangible skills result in valuable contributions to Navy mission accomplishment.â€?

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EMPOWERING ALL RANKS

By MC3 Harry Gordon Navy Public Affairs Support Element East

Female Sailors in the Hampton Roads area attended the first ever Empowering All Ranks, Education, Awareness, Resources and Support (EARS) seminar at the Huntington Hall Gymnasium in Newport News, Oct. 14.

The seminar provided an opportunity for female Sailors of all ranks to discuss personal and professional experiences in a relaxed forum.

“It’s important to have these types of events with open discussions because you want to build that trust factor between junior Sailors and senior enlisted or officers,” said USS Enterprise (CVN 65) Command Master Chief Dwayne Huff. “If a Sailor has issues or a question, trust is a contributing factor in having a successful command that can help their Sailors.”

Educational Services Facilitator Deanne Noel, with Newport News Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC), spoke to the Sailors about navigating rela-

tionships in and out of the military. During her speech she asked questions from the group and provided guidance on professional and personal development. She also provided information on the resources FFSC provides for Sailors.

“Forums like this are important to me because it allows junior Sailors to know that the upper enlisted and officers care about us,” said Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Cynthia Baldwin.

“Its good to know they care about us not just at work, but also outside of work with our physical and emotional wellbeing.”

Guest speaker, writer and domestic violence victim advocate Rebekah Acosta shared her personal story of domestic violence.

“If sharing my story can teach one person to empathize with someone who is going through an experience like I did, then I have done my job,” said Acosta. “My goal is to let other women know that they are not alone in experiencing domestic violence. There is support for

MC3 Brenton Poyse Arresting gear engine three is installed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is undergoing a refueling complex overhaul at Newport News Shipbuilding.

BEGINNING TO MOVE ABOARD

By MCSA Ashley Northen USS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs

NEWPORT NEWS

Fifty Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) began the first steps toward the crew move-aboard Oct. 23 when they loaded Inport Emergency Team (IET) and Reactor department berthing accommodations onto the ship.

“It all works into the process of getting the ship where it needs to be, which, in the scheme of things, helps us make progress getting through the Refueling Complex Overhaul (RCOH) and back to where the ship needs to be,” said Senior Chief Logistics Specialist Roderick Jessamy, the readiness leading chief petty officer.

The 50 Sailors loaded approximately 40 pallets of berthing material onto the ship and stacked mattresses to be moved into the berthing for IET and Reactor department duty section personnel.

The purpose of the moveaboard is to decrease delays in both IET’s response to a shipboard casualty and Reactor’s response to a reactor casualty.

“It benefits Sailors because it eliminates difficulties caused by a situation where IET is needed on the ship immediately and has to transit from the Floating Accommodation Facility (FAF) to the ship,” said Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Nathan Cork. “It makes handling and preventing emergencies much easier.”

Sailors worked hard to move the materials onto the ship efficiently and safely.

The working party was divided into sections to accomplish tasks relating to the berthing on-load.

“I’m very happy for the turnout, I got all of my 50 people,” Jessamy said. “It shows that we are motivated and we are interested in what is going on with the ship. We can be teammates when we are allied to achieve our Lincoln mission.”

Lincoln is currently undergoing Refueling Complex Overhaul (RCOH) at Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries.

For more news from USS Abraham Lincoln, visit www. navy.mil/local/cvn72/.

them from people who have dealt with the same thing.

They need to know there is hope.”

Plans are being made for quarterly EARS meetings for both male and female Sailors in the Hampton Roads area.

“Today was very enlightening, I was amazed to see different points of views, and I’m really glad I came,” said Baldwin. “I would definitely attend again.”

For more information on guest speaker Rebekah Acosta visit RebekahAcostaSpeaks.com. For information on FFSC visit http://www. cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrma/ ffr/support_services.html

MC3 Harry Gordon Guest speaker Rebekah Acosta shares her personal story with female Sailors during the Empowering All Ranks, Education, Awareness, Resources and Support (EARS) seminar held at the Huntington Hall Gymnasium, Newport News.

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Pearl Harbor survivor makes his final return to Hawaii An ash-scattering ceremony was held for a Pearl Harbor survivor retired Navy Chief Warrant Officer Dallas C. Harvey of Highland, Ill., at the USS Utah Memorial on Ford Island, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Oct. 30. » see B3

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NAVY’S LARGEST EXERCISE BEGINS IN THE MIDDLE EAST U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Public Affairs MANAMA, BAHRAIN

The International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX), the world’s largest naval exercise, with 44 participating nations from six continents, began with the Maritime Infrastructure Protection Symposium in Manama, Bahrain, Oct. 27.

The exercise is organized and led by U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT)/U.S. 5th Fleet.

IMCMEX is an opportunity for more than 6,500 personnel from navies around the world to hone the intricate defensive techniques necessary to search for and dispose of mines, which represent a threat to all nations worldwide.

“I am delighted that we are hosting IMCMEX here in the Gulf,” said Commodore Keith Blount, Royal Navy, Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) deputy commander and IMCMEX lead. “Freedom of navigation on the high seas and in international straits is critical to keeping the global economy running smoothly. This exercise offers a unique opportunity for nations from across the world to work together to prove our capability to keep the sea lanes open for legitimate trade.”

The initial stages of IMCMEX will take place ashore, allowing participating nations to ensure they can communicate with each other, which is a challenge considering each nation has its own systems.

Representatives will then have an opportunity to talk through and plan operations and maneuvers together. Once the task group sails, the ships will practice at-sea mine countermeasure operations as well as maritime infrastructure protection and maritime security operations.

The exercise runs through Nov. 13, and will end with a chance to discuss best practices and lessons learned for future exercises.

MC3 Daniel Rolston Clearance divers from Fleet Diving Unit 3, assigned to Task Group 523.3, and divers from the Royal Naval Force of Jordan, conduct a search dive while participating in International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX).

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Hagel: Monitoring returning troops provides ‘safety valve’

By Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jake Richmond

Wounded Warriors show strength during Warrior Care Month

By Ingrid Mueller and Steve Buckley Fleet and Family Readiness Marketing

WASHINGTON

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus named November 2014 Warrior Care Month in an all-Navy message (ALNAV) to Navy and Marine Corps personnel released, Oct. 27.

“The Department of the Navy (DON) has made an abiding commitment to seriously wounded, ill, and injured Sailors and Marines, as well as their families and caregivers,” said Mabus. “I encourage all DON personnel to take an opportunity during Warrior Care Month to join me in expressing heartfelt gratitude and support.”

Warrior Care Month is

an annual effort to increase awareness of resources available to seriously wounded, ill and injured service members, their families, and those who care for them. This year’s theme, “A Show of Strength,” recognizes the fortitude and resiliency that seriously wounded, ill and injured service members exhibit during their journey toward recovery.

“This is an opportunity to join with the other military services in publicly recognizing our wounded warrior heroes,” said Navy Wounded Warrior (NWW) - Safe Harbor Director Capt. Brent Breining. This year, Warrior Care Month kicks off during the last week in October (Oct. 27-31) to accommodate the

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DoD News, Defense Media Activity

WASHINGTON

A 21-day monitoring period for U.S. service members returning from areas affected by Ebola in West Africa provides a margin of safety that troops and their families wanted, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Oct. 29.

During an interview at the Washington Ideas Forum, Hagel said the policy he signed was “discussed in great detail by the communities, by the families of our military men and women,” who very much wanted a “safety valve” in place.

The order implements a recommendation from the Joint Chiefs of Staff to place all U.S. military service members returning from Operation United Assistance into a 21-day controlled monitoring regimen. It applies to all military services contributing personnel to the fight against Ebola at its source, Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby said in a statement.

Hagel’s directive to the Joint Chiefs also stipulates that they provide operational specifics for the program within 15 days and a review of the new regimen within 45 days. The review will take into account what

Courtesy photo A transmission electron micrograph shows Ebola virus particles.

officials learn and observe from the initial waves of personnel returning from Operation United Assistance, and will result in a recommendation on whether the controlled monitoring should continue, Kirby said.

“The secretary believes these initial steps are prudent, given the large number of military personnel transiting from their home base and West Africa and the unique logistical demands and impact this deployment has on the force,” the press secretary said.

USAMRIID CONTRIBUTES TO EBOLA VACCINE DEVELOPMENT EFFORT

By Cheryl Pellerin DoD News, Defense Media Activity

WASHINGTON

No vaccines or drugs are available yet to protect people worldwide against Ebola virus disease, but two potential vaccines are in human safety testing, and scientists at the U.S. Army Medical Research Insti-

tute of Infectious Diseases were a critical part of their development.

During an interview last week with DoD News, USAMRIID scientists described their vaccine and drugdevelopment research, development processes and products in development for Ebola virus and other infectious diseases.

USAMRIID, based in Frederick,

Maryland, has pioneered research since 1969 to develop medical countermeasures for warfighters against deadly pathogens they might encounter as bioweapons on the battlefield.

But lately, its work has gained a more immediate use as a medical tool for ensuring global public health security.

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Mesa Verde holds Tiger Cruise Family members greet each other outside the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) for the ship’s “Tiger Cruise,” where Sailors can bring friends and family on the ship before returning to homeport at the end of a deployment.

Mesa Verde was deployed as part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, along with the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. They returned Oct. 31.

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reserve component force, it would be very difficult for service members to do their mission.”

She continued, “I like to think that military families are right there, throughout the greatest challenges as well as right there during the greatest triumphs of the service member.”

throughout the month in events designed to honor military families, Thompson said, and the military services, installations and family support centers also will be working to recognize military families.

“There will be a lot of events and special recognitions,” she added.

Thompson noted that the modern military family mirrors the modern American family – some families are blended, some have single parents, others consist of unmarried or samesex couples, and still others have special needs.

“Just like the American family, we have all different shapes and sizes. … They all comprise this fabric of military families,” she said.

Families contribute to the U.S. military’s strong, resilient and ready force and to their communities as well, Thompson said.

“When we think of our military members and the values that they embody, such as courage and duty and ethics and loyalty, those same attributes are key to our military family members,” she noted.

Thompson said the department considers military families an integral part of the force.

“We like to say that military families serve, too,” she said. “Because without the support … that they provide the active-duty force and the

Military Families Are Your Neighbors The department can’t be everything to everyone, she noted, “So we rely on the community assets where our service members and their families live – whether the faith-based community or the school community.”

Military families in communities across America typically live, shop, go to school and worship with their neighbors. According to recent statistics from the Defense Manpower Data Center, 61 percent of all service members live in off-base housing, and 70 percent of married troops live off base.

“So that community needs to recognize the sacrifices that military families make,” Thompson said. She noted that November is “the perfect month for them to reach out and thank our military families for their sacrifice and what they do to support our nation.”

“They have challenges such as caring for aging parents, they may have children with special needs, they relocate on a much more stringent schedule than their civilian counterparts, so children are changing schools and adapting to new environments,” Thompson said. “And I think America at large needs to recognize that, and to reach out, and step up, and thank them for their service.”

By Karen Parrish DoD News, Defense Media Activity

WASHINGTON

November in America traditionally is a month of thankfulness, and the Defense Department chose this month to recognize those who support the nation’s armed forces but who don’t wear the uniform: military families.

Barbara Thompson directs the department’s Office of Family Policy, Children and Youth, and Special Needs. She recently spoke with DoD News about Military Family Month and why it matters.

“In November, we take the time to draw attention to and highlight the great sacrifices and support that military families offer our men and women in the armed forces,” she said.

Thompson’s office oversees programs and policies that promote military families’ wellbeing and quality of life. Thompson’s portfolio covers a range of military family concerns, from child development programs to spouse career development, personal financial readiness and nonmedical counseling.

DoD Honors Military Families Senior Pentagon officials will participate

■ Clinical Counseling(Individual, Couples, and Child Counseling ) ■ Personal Financial Management ■ Information & Referral ■ Family Employment Assistance ■ Transition Assistance ■ Family Advocacy Program ■ Deployment and Mobilization Support ■ Ombudsman Support ■ Relocation Assistance ■ Parenting Programs ■ Stress and Anger Management ■ Command Support ■ Crisis Support ■ Suicide Prevention ■ Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Support

Appreciating sacrifice on Veterans Day

By Lisa Smith Molinari Military Spouse Contributor

I’m just a housewife, what the heck do I know?

Some days it seems my only expertise is how to wipe smudges off the refrigerator door, but it turns out, I’ve actually learned a thing or two in my 21 years as a military spouse.

I’ve learned that being in the United States military is not just a job – it is a lifestyle that requires the commitment of the entire family. Since the 1970s, our military has consisted entirely of volunteers who sign up to serve their country, knowing that their families will face sacrifices and hardships.

My husband has been on active duty in the Navy for 26 years, and our family has lived in nine different homes in five states and two foreign countries. He has spent many days away from home; the longest separation was a yearlong deployment to Djibouti. But we’ve been pretty lucky; other military families have had it much worse, with multiple deployments, back-to-back hardship tours and hazardous duty.

Even though military folks could have nice lives “on the outside” with, in most cases, better pay and stability for equivalent work, many have

stayed well past their service obligation despite 13 long years of war.

Why on earth do they do it?

Although retirement benefits, compensation, and job stability are factors, there has always been a common sense of patriotic duty motivating military service members to keep at it. It might sound clichéd to civilians, but the honor, pride and respect that has traditionally come with serving one’s country has been a key reason why military families continue to volunteer for duty year after year.

Well, at least until recently.

With all the talk of fiscal cliffs, sequestration, budget cuts, downsizing, draw down, veteran unemployment, force reduction, retention boards, and the public’s increasing war fatigue; military members are not exactly “feeling the love.” In fact, the Armed Forces could be facing the worst military retention rates since the post-Vietnam War era.

The 2014 Navy Retention Study released on Sept. 1, examined which factors were impacting Sailors’ “stay/go” decisions, concluding that “Sailors are most likely to leave uniformed service because of increasingly high operational tempo, poor work/life balance, low

service-wide morale, declining pay and compensation, waning desire to hold senior leadership positions, and a widespread distrust of senior leadership, all of which erodes loyalty to the institution.”

The Navy study revealed plummeting morale – only 17.7 percent of Sailors ranked morale to be good or excellent – finding “a fundamental belief that attainment of senior positions … are not worth the sacrifice.”

Other branches of the service are also facing the negative impact of budget cuts and war fatigue on morale and retention of their service members. The Blue Star Families 2014 Military Family Lifestyle Survey indicated that “[c]hanges in the national security priorities have ripple effects on military families that were evident in the responses of this year’s survey participants.”

The survey participants perceived that “civilians do not understand the service or sacrifices made by military families.” Blue Star Families recommended that policy makers take note of “the contributions of the military service culture to American life.”

“One of the biggest challenges we face as a country is supporting our military community both

so that our all-volunteer force remains a sustainable alternative, and so that a generation of service members, veterans and military family members are both empowered and encouraged to share their sense of service, adaptability, and civic mindedness with the nation and within local communities,” the survey concluded.

I might just be a housewife whose biggest mental challenge today was remembering to defrost the rump roast, but I do know this: On Veterans Day, we all need to snap out of the political buzz of election day long enough to appreciate the military men, women, and families who spend years committed to securing our country’s freedom.

At the very least, we can all grab the hand of a veteran and say, “Thank you for your service to our country.” Now, more than ever, military members and veterans need to be told that their sacrifices are indeed “worth it.”

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

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Pearl Harbor survivor makes ďŹ nal return to Hawaii

By MC2 Tiarra Fulgham Navy Public Affairs Support Element West Detachment Hawaii

PEARL HARBOR

MCC Sam Shavers Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus and Chief of Naval Staff of the Indonesia Navy Adm. Marsetio, participate in an arrival ceremony in Medan, Indonesia. Mabus is in the region to meet with Sailors, Marines, civilians and military ofďŹ cials as part of a multi-nation visit to the U.S. PaciďŹ c Command area of responsibility.

SECNAV completes partnershipbuilding visit to Indonesia Secretary of the Navy Public Affairs MEDAN, INDONESIA

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus completed a visit to the Indonesian province of North Sumatra Oct. 25 in conjunction with a port visit

by Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate, USS Rodney M. Davis (FFG 60).

During the stop, Mabus met with Chief of Naval Staff, Indonesia Navy, Adm. Marsetio, to discuss the relationship between the Indonesian and U.S. navies. “There are several purposes for my visit,� said Mabus. “First, it is to work with our partners and friends in the Indonesian Navy to assess ways we can broaden and deepen the things we can do together.�

During several meetings, the naval leaders discussed past bi-lateral exercises as well as opportunities for

future cooperation. “We have a strong relationship (with the Indonesian Navy), and it is growing stronger with each passing year,� said Mabus. “We have conducted exercises together and the Indonesian Navy has proven very professional, and the training we do together is increasing in its complexity and in its results.�

As the U.S. Navy continues its rebalance to the PaciďŹ c, the importance of these joint exercises is expected to increase. “The work that we do together is crucial to the security and stability of this region and the world,â€? Mabus said.

Mabus’ visit also served to underscore the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps’ commitment to the rebalance. “In 2011, our president announced that we would put additional focus on the PaciďŹ c,â€? said Mabus. “While America has never left the PaciďŹ c and

we have been a presence here for many decades, we are now increasing the number of ships, the number of Sailors and the number of exercises we do with our partners in the region - partners such as Indonesia.�

During his time in Medan, Mabus also conducted an all-hands call for the Sailors of Davis, as well as a series of reenlistments and award presentations.

Mabus’ stop in Indonesia is part of a multi-nation visit to the U.S. PaciďŹ c and Africa Command areas of responsibility focused on reinforcing existing partnerships and visiting Sailors and Marines providing forward presence.

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An ash-scattering ceremony was held for a Pearl Harbor survivor retired Navy Chief Warrant OfďŹ cer Dallas C. Harvey of Highland, Ill., at the USS Utah Memorial on Ford Island, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Oct. 30.

In attendance ware Harveys' two sons Edward and Steve, along with their wives and a close friend of the family, retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant OfďŹ cer Kate Broadhurst.

"I had the privilege to meet Dallas in 1997 right after I retired from the Army," said Broadhurst. "I had the honor of taking him to a lot of school functions and talking to the children, in-fact one of the ďŹ rst ones was my son's class who was 12 at the time. Dallas always captured these kids attention and he had ďŹ rst-hand knowledge of everything that happened [Dec. 7] and he had their undivided attention for hours at a time."

Harvey was serving aboard USS Argonne (AG 31) as a hospital corpsman earlier in his career on the morning of the 1941 Japanese attacks on Pearl Harbor.

Harvey retired in 1967 following 30 years of honorable service. During his retirement he was one of the three members to start and work with the Military Ministry for Campus Crusade for Christ until his passing on Apr. 27, at the age of 95.

"This [ceremony] was beyond anything that we could have imagined," said Harveys' youngest son Edward.

"My dad was proud of his 30 years of service and then serving alongside the military even beyond that for another 35 years, working as a chaplain in the ministry, bringing everything together for our Sailors everywhere.

I am just grateful for all those who serve and keep us safe."

Harvey's sons stated that their father's last wishes was to make a ďŹ nal trip back to Hawaii and have his ashes scatted in Pearl Harbor alongside his shipmates who lost their lives during the attacks.

"A few years ago he just thought about being buried in one of the national cemeteries and then he decided on being buried here," said Harveys' son Steve. "I guess you had to have been here on Dec. 7, to know how you would feel about what it was so long ago and what it is today."

Pearl Harbor Survivors Liaison and retired Navy Master Chief Jim Taylor said Harvey were one of the ďŹ rst 40 Navy Sailors to "climb the enlisted ladder" and to be commissioned as a U.S. naval ofďŹ cer and to command the Naval Medical Service Corps.

Military honors included a gun salute, playing of Taps, and presentations of American ags by the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Honors and Ceremonial Guard to both sons in attendance.

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Today, we honor those who served and those who serve.

For all they have given to the country, we can never thank them enough.

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PREVENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE The ďŹ ght stops here

By Terrina Weatherspoon Defense Media Activity

For Petty OfďŹ cer 3rd Class Jazmin Thomas, the abuse started with words; harsh words that began to eat at her from the inside out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m the only one who could ever love you.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;You are just something to look at.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Come over here house slave.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;No one would ever want something like you.â&#x20AC;?

Rather than just breaking her body, which she has been able to recover from, he also broke her mind, heart and spirit, which she admits sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still trying to put back together. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I remember we were arguing and it got out of hand, he picked me up and shook me, then he threw me half way across the room into the wall,â&#x20AC;? said Thomas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I slid down and bounced off the edge of the bed. He came, rolled me on my back and put his knee on my arm. Having 100 pounds over me, it hurt! Then he choked me and whispered in my ear that I was his and only his, then he kissed me on the cheek and told me he loved me. I got up and it was like the only thing I heard was him saying he loved me. It was like I missed everything before that. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m happier now without him but it hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been that long. I fear eventually, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll give in again.â&#x20AC;?

She said she still looks back sometimes and can see all the warning signs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I stayed as long as I did because I was so brainwashed into believing that I could never be with anybody else.â&#x20AC;?

Domestic abuse cuts across all religions, sexual orientations, age groups, and social classes (ranks). Victims can be Sailors as well as spouses/ intimate partners. Navy leaders may encounter Sailors experiencing distress as a result of domestic abuse. Abuse is preventable and is often treatable if addressed promptly.

Through prevention, Navy leaders can promote family resilience and Sailor mission readiness. Therefore, knowing how to prevent abuse and respond to reports of abuse is crucial to mission readiness. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The command plays a signiďŹ cant role in the prevention of abuse by establishing clear standards for personal behavior, providing early detection of potential problems and intervention before abuse occurs,â&#x20AC;? said Lolita Allen, LCSW Family Advocacy Program Analyst at Commander, Navy Installation Command. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Leadership is critical in establishing a climate that promotes prevention by encouraging Sailors and their families to take advantage of services and programs.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Commands need to be more

supportive, especially when it comes to emotional abuse,â&#x20AC;? said former Chief Petty OfďŹ cer Dena Hargrave, who has been documenting her abuse for more than a decade. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My soon-to-be ex-husband is still active duty military. His command takes his word for what goes on between us despite my ofďŹ cial reports and documentation. There has never been a proper investigation and this leaves the victim feeling helpless and at a loss.â&#x20AC;?

Hargrave has ďŹ led reports twice with FAP, but said they need to do more for victims of emotional abuse. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are mostly focused on physical abuse because emotional abuse is often too difďŹ cult to prove. They realize that there is a problem, but are unsure what to do. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just the abused who needs help, but also the abuser. If the cycle is going to stop then more needs to be done to rehabilitate the abuser.â&#x20AC;?

The Family Advocacy Program assists Navy leaders, who may not understand the dynamics of DV, by providing victim advocacy, clinical counseling and case management services. When victims of abuse contact the Family Advocacy Program, trained, experienced clinical providers and/or Domestic Abuse Victim Advocates are available to assist them with establishing and maintaining safety, providing them with resources and creating a support plan that empowers him/her. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was covered in bruises on a regular basis, had multiple busted lips, a busted nose, and even a gun placed to my head,â&#x20AC;? said Chief Petty OfďŹ cer Teresa Alvarez. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I always heard of women in abusive relationships and thought that I would never let a man do that to me. Yet here I was. He was a manipulator that broke me down little by little and â&#x20AC;&#x153;put me in my placeâ&#x20AC;? through physical and mental abuse.

He took me home to meet his parents and even abused me in his parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; home. His mother had to stop him. I would go into work and would pray that someone would see my bruises and question them but no one ever did. Two years into the relationship I decided to try to leave again. In a blink of an eye his hands were around my throat. The force that he came at me with, caused the couch to ďŹ&#x201A;ip and I was now struggling on the ďŹ&#x201A;oor thinking to myself this is it. I just wanted to get out alive.â&#x20AC;?

Alvarez was able to leave and eventually purge him from her life, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but not a year goes by without me thinking that I should have done more to stop this person from hurting some-

â&#x2013; who can help You can find the nearest Fleet and Family Service Center in your area at www.ffsp.navy.mil. If you are in an abusive relationship, contact Military OneSource at (800) 342-9647. You may also contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 799-7233 or (800) 787-3224 (TTY). OCONUS personnel can seek assistance from the Americans Overseas Domestic Violence Crisis Center at (866) USWOMEN (879-6636). one else. What I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize then is that the weak person is really the one inďŹ&#x201A;icting the physical and mental abuse.â&#x20AC;?

Domestic violence doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just affect you, it affects everyone around you who loves and cares for you, said Chief Jessica Myers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My mother would cry, in constant fear that she would one day receive a call with devastating news,â&#x20AC;? said Myers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thankfully one day I had enough strength to say â&#x20AC;&#x153;no moreâ&#x20AC;? and took a stand to ďŹ nally change the home environment for my children and myself. Becoming a single mother was challenging, but I made it work. I would much rather live on a tighter budget and know my home was safe, vice living in misery. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It would have been amazing if someone would have believed me when I did tell them,â&#x20AC;? said Hargrave, who eventually had to give up her Navy career to gain more control over her life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My command was supportive, but many knew and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to interfere, so I kept a lot to myself.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;My advice for anyone going through this alone and in silence is to seek assistance,â&#x20AC;? said Myers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Life is too short to continually feel miserable, alone, and afraid. Verbal abuse is just as bad, if not worse, than physical abuse â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both leave a lasting mark. No one has the right to make you walk on egg shells in your own home, or to tear down your self-esteem.

You must take control of your life again. But you cannot do it alone. Utilize the programs offered to you and seek help.You will feel so much better when you do.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Commands should take all reports of emotional and verbal abuse seriously and contact the Family Advocacy Program to make an ofďŹ cial report,â&#x20AC;? said Allen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Determining whether the report initiates the process for domestic violence is a Family Advocacy Program

responsibility.

Commands should report all allegations of abuse. FAP personnel are available to assist Navy leaders in appropriately responding to reported acts of abuse, to include emotional abuse.â&#x20AC;?

To help service members get the help they need, Congress created a task force on domestic violence. This task force made nearly 200 recommendations for improving the military response to domestic violence. Many of these recommendations have now been implemented, including alternate reporting options for victims.

In 2005, the DoD instituted the restricted reporting option.

Adult victims of domestic abuse now have two reporting options: unrestricted reporting and restricted reporting.

Unrestricted Reporting Unrestricted reporting supports effective command awareness, prevention programs as well as law-enforcement and criminal-justice actions that maximize accountability and prosecution, as appropriate, of domestic-abuse offenders. Victims of domestic abuse who want to pursue an ofďŹ cial command or criminal investigation of an incident should use the unrestricted reporting channels, including chain of command, FAP, or law enforcement.

Restricted Reporting The restricted reporting process allows an adult victim of domestic abuse, who is eligible to receive military medical treatment, the option of reporting an incident of domestic abuse to a speciďŹ ed individual without initiating the investigative process or notiďŹ cation to the victimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s or offenderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commander.

Each of the services has continued to strengthen its protocols for protecting victims and holding batterers accountable.

The Navy Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate (DAVA)

Program provides services to victims of domestic violence.

Within FAP, the DAVA provides a broad range of services to military-afďŹ liated victims of domestic abuse. Advocacy services are provided with the goal of increasing victim safety and autonomy. Services include responding to victimsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; emergency and ongoing safety concerns and needs; providing information on programs and services available to victims and their children in both civilian and military communities; and providing victims with ongoing support and referrals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reservists are required to attend the same annual GMTs and maintain the same mission readiness standards, but education on these important programs rarely trickles down from the active component to the Reserve component,â&#x20AC;? said Myers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Perhaps if I had known about programs that dealt with domestic violence, I may have sought help sooner, rather than the violence escalating to the point of him being permanently removed from the home and our divorce being granted on the basis of physical and mental cruelty.â&#x20AC;?

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MCSN Christopher Farrington A midshipman escorts Alfred White, a survivor of the Battle of Leyte Gulf, through Rosecrans Cemetery during the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Leyte Gulf memorial service. The Battle of Leyte Gulf was the largest naval battle of World War II.

Final reunion for battle of Leyte Gulf survivors

By MC3 Joe Bishop Navy Public Affairs Support Element West

SAN DIEGO

Survivors of the Battle of Leyte Gulf shared their experiences during the 70th anniversary reunion with friends and family in San Diego from Oct. 22 - 26.

Leyte Gulf survivors from the 13 ships that made up the “Taffy 3” commemorated Sailors that were lost during the Battle of Samar, a critical battle within the Battle of Leyte Gulf.

“We’ve had a reunion ever year now,” said Don Kurtze, a survivor who was assigned to USS Fanshaw Bay (CVE 70). “I’ve only missed one, and only because I was at the Mayo Clinic taking care of colon cancer.”

A dozen midshipmen from the Naval Academy, Class of 2015, attended the event to pay their respects and take the opportunity to speak to the survivors firsthand.

“It’s humbling to be in the presence of these men,” said Midshipman Phil Youngberg, Class of 2015, about speaking with the survivors. “They thank us for our service, but we are thankful for them. We’re the new guys, we’re the ones that should be giving them the honors.”

Survivors shared their experiences and answered questions during an open forum in the ballroom at a local hotel.

“I think it’s the ultimate compliment to these Sailors from World War II to know that these future officers want to take their experience and carry it forward,” said James D. Hornfischer, a guest speaker and author of “The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors.”

The Survivors shared their experiences with the visiting senior class of midshipmen and offered them advice for their future naval careers.

“They’ll have a lot of good times ahead of them,” said Oscar Fields, assigned to USS Fanshaw Bay during the battle. “As long as they learn that there has be mutual respect for those serving under them, they’ll go a long way in being a good naval officer.”

The survivors and guests also attended a ceremony at the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery near the Battle of Leyte Gulf Memorial.

“It’s amazing to hear their stories, said Midshipman Pete McDonald, Class of 2015.

“The casual heroism of these men is awesome. I’m glad I could be here to hear what they had to say.”

This will be the final reunion of the “Taffy 3” survivors.

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B8 | THE FLAGSHIP | NOV 6, 2014 | FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM Operations Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas Lamb provides cover alongside a Royal Cambodian Navy Sailor during a bilateral visit, board, search and seizure drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) as part of the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Cambodia 2014 exercise.

In its 20th year, CARAT is an annual, bilateral exercise series with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations.

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MUSTIN ARRIVES IN CAMBODIA TO BEGIN CARAT 14 CARAT exercise now in its 20th year

By MC2 Declan Barnes USS Mustin Public Affairs

SIHANOUKVILLE, CAMBODIA

The Arleigh Burke-class guidedmissile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) arrived in Cambodia to begin the fifth annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Cambodia exercise, Oct. 25.

CARAT Cambodia’s opening ceremony was held at the Royal Cambodian Ream Navy Base, Oct. 27.

“Mustin is incredibly excited to have the opportunity to visit Cambodia and participate in CARAT,” said Cmdr. Joseph A. Torres Jr., Mustin’s commanding officer. “We are looking forward to working and training with the Royal Cambodian Navy in order to build stronger bonds of

friendship between our two navies and countries.”

This year’s CARAT Cambodia will include three days of events in port and two days at sea. While in port, a variety of subject matter expert exchanges, symposiums and community service projects and sporting events will allow members of both navies to share best practices and build friendships. The U.S. 7th Fleet Band will also hold a concert in Kampot Province.

“I’m really looking forward to meeting and interacting with the kids at the children’s home we are going to visit,” said Ship’s Serviceman Seaman Christopher Garcia. “The good-will projects like these are always what I seem to remember most.”

During the at-sea phase, U.S. and

MC2 Declan Barnes Lt. j.g. Nicholas Lenci provides an overview of ship’s navigation equipment to Royal Cambodian Navy Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Cambodia 2014 exercise.

Royal Cambodian Navy ships will steam together underway to practice and improve interoperability on a range of competencies, including formation maneuvers, gunnery and maritime security exercises.

In its 20th year, CARAT is a series of bilateral naval exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps

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and the armed forces of nine partner nations in South and Southeast Asia.

Mustin is currently on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting regional security and stability in the Indo-Asia Pacific region.

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

DLA Energy issues renewable Energy proposal for Texas Navy installations

ARLINGTON, VA.

Two years after helping to establish a “green city” in Thailand, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) is expanding its quest for renewable energy and bringing the latest technologies to other parts of the Asia-Pacific region, officials announced, Oct. 27.

The announcement comes during National Energy Action Month, as the Navy promotes energy efficiency and conservation by participating in and hosting events around the world.

“Each new partnership we establish moves the United States and our allies closer to energy independence,” said Dr. Richard Carlin, head of ONR’s Sea Warfare and Weapons Department.

The Chiang Mai World Green City was established two years ago at Chiang Mai Rajabhat University with support from ONR. It uses solar cells, batteries for energy storage and a direct-current (DC) microgrid to power more than 20 buildings over 200 acres, including residences, offices, businesses and a vegetable farm.

“This system is unique in that it uses direct current to power an entire community,” Carlin said. “While this concept is perfect for isolated and remote communities, it also could be used in the future on naval installations and even ships at sea to bring power to our Sailors and Marines wherever they are.”

The concept has proven so successful that scientists in Thailand soon will establish another smart grid-powered village at the University of Phayao and introduce sustainable technologies to military barracks and other communities throughout the country.

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MC2 Kegan E. Kay Tokyo Gas Representative Sho Tanaka speaks with Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Livel Clark, assigned to air operations at Naval Air Facility Atsugi, about different types electricity and gas during the base’s annual energy fair at Taylor Field.

The system at Chiang Mai can deliver DC electricity from an array of solar cells to locations on campus without having to convert to alternating current (AC) because it does not need to tie into a main power grid.

The electricity is being produced locally to power modern devices such as computers and lighting, which already come equipped with DC inputs.

This saves money and requires no extra equipment to convert DC to AC, a process that can result in a reduction of power.

Smaller, portable DC power plants can be set up quickly and don’t require fossil fuels, making them ideal for use by naval forces looking to reduce their reliance on petroleum as directed by the secretary of the Navy.

ONR now has turned its attention to Vietnam, where there is an abundance of solar, biomass, wind, geothermal, hydro and other rich renewable energy sources.

“We are expanding our research collaboration to Vietnam to build off the success in Thailand and to support the United States in our pivot to the Asia-Pacific region,” said Dr. Cung Vu, ONR Global associate director for power and energy. “Vietnam’s remote rural, mountainous and island areas will benefit from ONR’s microgrid research, and the Navy will be able to increase its understanding of energy-efficient technologies through another key partnership.”

The U.S.-Vietnam collaboration also will take advantage of investments made in Hawaii, where ONR is sponsoring a study of electrical grids for three naval bases. As part of that initiative, the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute (HNEI) and the Applied Research Laboratory at the University of Hawaii are working with the Naval Facilities Engineering Command to develop an action plan for the Navy’s energy needs in Hawaii.

The Department of the Navy announced, Oct. 27 that the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the purchase of renewable energy to help power three Department of the Navy (DON) installations in Texas.

Once awarded, the contract will serve Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, Naval Air Station Kingsville and Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth with up to 55 megawatts (MW) of renewable electricity from a new off-site generation facility over a period of 10 years.

“The Department of the Navy (DON) continues to make progress toward the secretary of the Navy’s one gigawatt goal as demonstrated by this most recent milestone,” said Robert Griffin, executive director of DON’s Renewable Energy Program Office (REPO). “We will continue to work tirelessly to ensure we meet our renewable energy requirements to safeguard strategic flexibility and continuity of operations.”

“We are proud to support the Department of the Navy’s mission to secure renewable energy sources and look forward to the successful completion of the acquisition,” said George Atwood, DLA Energy deputy commander.

As a result of this RFP, DLA Energy will contract to purchase power for the Navy from a new renewable energy generation project. The power will be delivered through the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT).

DON’s aggressive pursuit to acquire alternative energy sources stems from Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus’ directive for the service to produce or procure one gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy by December 2015 in order to bolster energy security and resource availability. DLA Energy’s issuance comes on the heels of the recently announced Western Area Power Administration RFP to meet the renewable energy requirements of 14 DON installations in California which, once awarded, will be the largest single purchase of renewable energy by a Department of Defense entity. So far in 2014, DON has up to 255 MW of renewable energy in procurement on top of 110 MW in existing capacity. These recent announcements serve as major milestones towards the successful completion of the one GW goal, with more projects to come.

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Master-atArms 2nd Class Justin Sosa, a native of Los Angeles assigned to Naval Air Station Key West’s K-9 Kennel, and Military Working Dog Jessy inspect the float for the Fantasy Fest Parade at Truman Annex.

Over 40 floats and marching groups were inspected prior to parading down Duval Street.

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Military working dogs inspect parade floats

By MC1 Brian Morales Naval Air Station Key West

KEY WEST, FLA.

Naval Air Station Key West’s military working dog handlers assisted Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Key West Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives with inspections of floats and the staging area for the Fantasy Fest Parade, Oct. 25.

“It was nice to interact with other departments, not just military,” said Master-atArms Seaman Geraldo Martinez, of Ontario, Calif., and newest member to NAS Key West’s K-9 Kennel. “It was good to see how they work as a team.”

With the military working dogs’ trained skills and high sense of smell, the combined security agencies inspected over 40 Fantasy Fest entries before the floats, marchers and vehicles paraded down Duval Street.

Military working dogs are bred and live for the sole purpose of assisting civilian and military law enforcement in the detection and deterrence of aggressors, drugs and improvised explosive devices.

According to NAS Key West K-9 Kennel Master Master-at-Arms 1st Class Gabriel Salinas, the inspection was conducted with zero incidents and negative search results for any explosives.

NAS Key West’s K-9 Kennel trains their dogs yearround, running obedience and detection courses and obtaining security certifications in order to provide public safety for the military services and local community.

MC1 Brian Morales Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Justin Sosa pets Military Working Dog Jessy prior to inspecting floats for the Fantasy Fest Parade.

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Navy leaders speak to small business owners

By John Joyce NSWC Dahlgren Division Corporate Communications

DAHLGREN, VA.

What advice does the Navy have for small business owners who want to do business with the Navy?

How should a business propose a contract to the Navy in support of its surface warfare missions?

What opportunities are available?

These are the type of questions that more than 220 business executives had on their minds upon arrival to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Small Business and Industry Brief at the University of Mary Washington Dahlgren Campus, Oct. 21.

The businessmen and women left with in-depth answers, including the NSWCDD services acquisition forecast. Moreover, they left with new relationships, perspective and knowledge to guide their business decisions.

“The event provided unprecedented insight into each of our technical departments, acquainting attendees with specific roles, responsibilities, and upcoming procurement opportunities,” said Kris Parker, NSWCDD associate deputy director for small business. “The bulk of the audience members consisted of small business representatives, but large businesses were well represented, offering a great opportunity for networking and partnering.”

Guest speaker, Jerome Punderson, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) director of contracts, discussed the current acquisition environment and the procurement process while the business professionals – representing 140 businesses – listened to his insight regarding NAVSEA’s “better buying power” strategy to promote real competition.

Punderson told the business executives and entrepreneurs that “the focus of better buying power is to improve the productivity of DoD’s acquisition of both products and services,” through initiatives in areas such as affordability, cost growth control, and incentivizing productivity and innovation.

Ten NSWCDD leaders – including Technical Director Dennis McLaughlin, Capt. Brian Durant, Commander of NSWCDD – briefed the business executives and program managers on the command’s mission, capabilities, future initiatives, and support to Navy programs ranging from Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense, the littoral combat ship, and PCU Zumwalt (DDG 1000) to the electromagnetic railgun, chemical biological and radiological defense, and defense critical infrastructure.

“The command’s industry partners, including many small businesses, play a key role in our ability to complete our important mission in support of the fleet,” said Tom Duval, chief of the NSWCDD Contracting Office. “Historically, 50 cents out of every dollar we receive is obligated on a contract.

The Small Business Outreach and Industry Brief gave us the opportunity to present industry with our future contracting demand signal with the goal of fostering more effective competition.”

NAVSEA wants to reduce the number of single competitive bid contracts for several reasons, particularly to improve buying power.

This initiative to promote competition on contracts combined with the capabilities of small businesses to provide rapid, cost-effective technological solutions is enabling Navy leaders to reduce costs.

“Competition leads to cost savings and better contract performance,” said Duval. “In the last four years, our competition rate for support services increased from approximately 45 to 80 percent. This is good news for NSWC Dahlgren Division, the Navy, our industry partners and the taxpayer.”

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NAVAL SUBMARINE LEAGUE RECOGNIZES 2014 AWARDEES

By MC2 Benjamin Malveezi Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic Public Affairs

FALLS CHURCH,VA.

Hundreds of retired and active duty submarine force leaders, along with their counterparts in the industrial community, descended on Falls Church, Va., Oct. 22-23 for the 2014 annual Naval Submarine League (NSL) symposium.

The theme for the NSL’s 32nd symposium was “Expanding Undersea Dominance.”

Eight fleet awards were presented during the luncheon to submariners and civilians who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and technical abilities.

Established in 1986, the Rear Admiral Jack N. Darby Award for Inspirational Leadership and Excellence of Command recognizes a submarine officer who has displayed exceptional leadership in command. One award is presented annually to a submarine commanding officer.

The 2014 recipient was Cmdr. Christopher A. Nash, former commanding officer of Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) (Gold), homeported in Kings Bay, Ga. He currently is the deputy chief of staff for operations at Commander, Submarine Squadron 10 in Kings Bay. “I am honored and humbled in being recognized by the Navy Submarine League and attending the Naval Submarine League Symposium,” said Nash. “I am also proud and honored to have served with the incredible men and women on board USS Wyoming (Gold) who created a positive work environment by working, learning and leading the ship in a way where excellence became routine.

“The past Rear Adm. Jack Darby recipients have contributed so much to the submarine force, so this award has filled me with a deeper sense of leadership responsibility in honoring their legacy. The outstanding daily work accomplished by all the outstanding commanding officers and submarine crews in every ocean of the world also makes this recognition even more humbling. The midshipmen, officers, and fleet awardees at the symposium exemplified the extraordinary breadth and depth of talent in our submarine force.”

The Fleet Master Chief Frank A. Lister Award for Exceptional Leadership and Motivation, established in 2000, was awarded to Master Chief Machinist’s Mate (Submarines) Edward Rathgeber, chief of the boat for Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Georgia (SSBN 729) (Blue), homeported in Kings Bay. The award recognizes a submarine chief of the boat who displayed exceptional leadership and motivation of his crew. One award is presented annually to a submarine senior or master chief petty officer while serving as or has recently served as chief of the boat in a submarine during the nomination period.

“It is a great honor to be recognized for this distinguished award,” said Rathgeber. “The men and women of USS Georgia (Blue) deserve all the recognition for the sacrifice and the hard work that they perform on a daily basis. I have the best job in the Navy that provides me the opportunity to lead these incredible personnel.”

The Vice Adm. Charles A. Lockwood Award for Submarine Professional Excellence, also established in 1986, recognizes individuals (active or Reserve) for achievement, contribution, specific

action or consistent performance, which best exemplifies the traditional spirit embodied in the submarine force. Three awards are presented annually– one each to an officer, a chief petty officer, and a first class petty officer and below.

The 2014 awardees are: Lt. Adam Matthews assigned to Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Cheyenne (SSN 773), homeported in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; Senior Chief Electrician’s Mate (Submarines) Zachary Montello from Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Norfolk (SSN 714), homeported in Norfolk; and Machinist’s Mate 1st Class (Submarines) Vin Mai assigned to Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Buffalo (SSN 715), also homeported in Pearl Harbor.

The Vice Adm. Guy Reynolds Award for Excellence was established in 2010 and recognizes a member who has demonstrated professional excellence in submarine acquisition. One award is presented annually to an officer in the grade of commander or captain. The 2014 award was presented to Capt. David Goggins, program manager, Virginia-Class Program Office (PMS 450) in the Program Executive Office, Submarines (PEO SUB), Washington, D.C. He was recognized specifically for his continually demonstrating initiative, innovation, cost efficiency, and fleet focused leadership in his drive to deliver Virginia-class submarines with the greatest capability at a realistic cost in optimal time. USS Minnesota and USS North Dakota were both delivered ahead of schedule and within budget under his management.

The Levering Smith Award for submarine support achievement was presented to Lt. Mark Williams, formerly the electrical/electronic division officer at Naval Submarine Support Facility, New London, Connecticut, and currently assigned to Strategic Systems Programs, Washington, D.C. He was recognized for his outstanding support in supervising more than 160 Sailors, government employees, and contractors conducting maintenance efforts and underway preparations for 15 Grotonbased submarines. Specifically, 1,524 maintenance items totaling over 105,000 production man hours over a one-year period were conducted under his leadership.

The Frederick B. Warder Award for outstanding achievement was awarded to Myra Yamada, Commander, Submarine Force Pacific Training Support Department, Pearl Harbor. As the fleet training officer and formal schools coordinator, she provided outstanding dedicated support to 10 surface ships, four air squadrons, 18 Pearl Harbor submarines, three Guam submarines, and two submarine tenders in Guam and Diego Garcia. Yamada took personal ownership in making sure every submarine, surface ship, and aircrew were ready to deploy with the required school graduates.

Established in 1995, the Gold and Silver Dolphin Awards recognize annually the officer and enlisted submariners serving on a commissioned submarine on the anniversary of the Submarine Force (April 11) who have the earliest dates of qualification in submarines.

The Gold Dolphin Award (officer) was presented to Capt.

George Norman, who qualified in December 1990 and is the commanding officer of Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726) (Blue), homeported in Bangor, Wash. The Silver Dolphin Award (enlisted) was awarded to and Command Master Chief (Submarines) Eric Antoine, who qualified Sept. 11, 1987 and is the chief of the boat for Seawolf-class attack submarine USS Jimmy Carter (SSN 23), also homeported in Bangor.

Navy demonstrates new autonomous ground vehicle with modular mission capability

By Dan Broadstreet NSWC PCD Public Affairs

PANAMA CITY, FLA.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) and Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) Systems Center Pacific (SSC Pacific) Reconnaissance and Detection Expendable Rover (RaDER) team recently demonstrated the autonomous operation of the first RaDER prototype.

The successful demonstration was conducted at SPAWAR’s Point Loma Test Facility in San Diego. “This was our first opportunity to show all the stakeholders what we have been working on for the past two years,” said NSWC PCD RaDER Project Engineer Jeff Dinges. “It is extremely exciting to see a concept demonstrated two years after the project was conceptualized.”

The RaDER concept was developed at NSWC PCD and initially funded as a Naval Innovative Science and Engineering (NISE) effort for 2013. The RaDER is designed to provide a low-cost, autonomous, modularvehicle capability for fielding numerous explosive hazard defeat (EHD) and countertactical surveillance and targeting (CST) mission packages.

“I believe this is what the NSWC PCD NISE efforts are all about,” said Dinges. “The RaDER analysis team performed the research to identify gaps in the Marine Corps’ strategic objectives and developed the RaDER concept to fill a gap. The NISE committee believed in our concept and funded us to develop it into a functional prototype.”

As the NISE effort progressed, the NSWC PCD team began working closely with Product Manager Engineer Systems (PdM ES) Joe Klocek’s team at Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC).

“We were able to develop requirements with a target transition organization during the engineering process,” said Dinges. “This team effort between MCSC, the PdM ES and NSWC PCD helped refine the requirements for the platform and future mission capabilities.”

As fiscal year 2013 was coming to an end, MCSC, PdM ES funded the RaDER effort to allow for the integration of the Office of Naval Research (ONR) Expeditionary Maneuver Warfare and Combating Terrorism Department (Code 30) advanced ground system autonomy technology onto the RaDER platform.

“The ONR Code 30 developed ground system autonomy technology met all of the requirements we had for our platform”,

said Dinges. “Cost was a large focus of our effort. The low-cost ground system autonomy technology was a perfect match.”

As fiscal year 2014 began, the NSWC PCD team was in the fabrication stages of the project.

“Many long hours were spent completing the mechanical and electrical design”, said Dustin Bride, NSWC PCD lead mechanical engineer. “We performed all the modeling and analysis on the computer before we started cutting metal. We made every effort to minimize fabrication time and cost through the process.”

Once the mechanical design was complete, NSWC PCD and SSC Pacific teams worked to integrate the autonomy kit onto the vehicle.

“It was a challenge to adapt the ONR 30 autonomy system to the RaDER platform without access to the vehicle but the two teams worked closely with one another and pulled it all together,” said Mike Bruch, chief engineer for robotics at SSC Pacific.

“The RaDER is a low-cost platform with an autonomous navigation package,” said Dinges.

“The platform uses a number of commercialoff-the-shelf (COTS) parts to keep costs low while also decreasing the logistics footprint.

RaDER has a unique chassis design to meet

multi-mode transportation, quick deployment and modular mission capability requirements.”

According to Dinges, some of these missions include route reconnaissance and clearance detection, proofing and situational awareness.

“We analyzed over 13 different mission packages to integrate onto RaDER,” said Dinges. “Even with a modular mission capability platform producing 750 watts of sensor power, RaDER maintains an all-terrain capability with four-wheel drive and a fuel-efficient three-cylinder diesel capable of over 150 miles of range.”

Although RaDER development is still underway, Joe Klocek indicated he would prefer to get the platform in front of the Marines for their feedback.

“I certainly see a need for this type of system,” said Klocek. “It’s gone from concept to reality in a short period of time. We need to continue the development of the RaDER and let the operating forces utilize the system in a tactical environment to help generate the concept of operations for this unique capability.”

According to Dinges, the RaDER effort shows how NSWC PCD NISE efforts and creative teaming combine to achieve successful science and technology efforts.

“In today’s cost and time constrained environment, we demonstrated how a small investment can foster innovative thinking,” said Dinges. “The technical teams from NSWC PCD and SSC Pacific achieved great success in transforming RaDER from concept to reality.”

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IMCMEX |

44 countries participating Continued from B1 “This IMCMEX will continue in its focus on mine countermeasures,” said Blount.

“However, it has been broadened to include opportunities for ships’ crews from around the world to conduct maritime security operations such as escorting and defending commercial shipping, as well as carrying out the drills required to protect maritime infrastructure, such as harbors and oil rigs.

“The key for me is that this exercise demonstrates that the international community is capable and ready to work together in the spirit of cooperation and partnership,” he added.

As an international task group cannot always rely on support from the shore, the International Mine Exercise Force will test the afloat staging base concept. Support will be provided afloat from the U.S. Navy’s Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I) 15) and British Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) amphibious assault vessel Cardigan Bay (L3009).

Operations will include diving operations, small-boat exercises, unmanned underwater vehicle operations, port clearance tactics and will be coordinated with industry and commercial shipping.

EBOLA

| Scientists studying two vaccines

Continued from B1 Dr. John M. Dye Jr., chief in USAMRIID’s Viral Immunology Branch, said dozens of vaccine candidates are being created worldwide, “especially with this outbreak, and all of them have to go through a [Food and Drug Administration] regulatory pathway.” USAMRIID is taking the most advanced vaccines forward as quickly as possible to try to stem the Ebola outbreak, he added.

Dye, who has worked at USAMRIID for a decade, said that over the past 10 years scientists there have made great advances in vaccines and therapeutics.

“The vaccines we’ve been working with here all express one particular protein of the virus, and many of these vaccines have been shown to be 100 percent [effective] in nonhuman primates, or monkey studies,” the viral immunology branch chief said.

Two Ebola vaccines now in clinical studies USAMRIID has worked with the two Ebola vaccines now in clinical trials at the National Institutes of Health and the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research and many others over the years, he added.

“Pretty much every vaccine that is currently being assessed for FDA approval has been through USAMRIID at one point or another,” Dye said.

Most of the vaccine candidates target Ebola Zaire, one of five species of Ebola virus and the one that’s now causing the West Africa outbreaks.

Other species, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, include Sudan virus, Tai Forest virus and Bundibugyo virus. The fifth, Reston virus, has caused disease in monkeys, but not in people.

In their medical countermeasures work, USAMRIID scientists already had created a trivalent vaccine – one that contains three components. They are Ebola Zaire, Sudan virus and Marburg virus –another highly lethal virus that’s in the same filovirus group as Ebola.

The trivalent vaccine is still going forward, Dye said, but a vaccine for Ebola Zaire was spun off in a separate program, “where they’re taking … just the Zaire forward and then we’re continuing work on the trivalent cocktail – Zaire, Sudan and Marburg – with the idea that eventually we’re going to have to cover all those bases.”

The problem, he added, is that each component in the trivalent vaccine has to go through its own set of clinical trials and FDA approvals for use in people, and that takes time.

“This outbreak is [Ebola] Zaire and, honestly, we were lucky it was Zaire,” Dye said, “because we have the most information and the most therapeutic options and the most vaccine work for Zaire. It’s the one we’ve been working on the longest.”

One vaccine candidate in clinical trials is based on recombinant, or genetically engineered, virus from an animal disease called vesicular stomatitis.

An Ebola virus protein is modified into a vesicular stomatitis virus, and that virus acts as a vector, or carrier, to deliver the Ebola protein into the human body. The vaccine is called VSV-EBOV. Human testing is underway Human testing to evaluate safety of VSV-EBOV is underway at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. Researchers at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, or NIAID, are conducting an early phase trial to evaluate the VSV-ZEBOV candidate for safety and its ability to generate an immune system response in healthy adults who receive two intramuscular doses.

At the same time, the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research is testing the vaccine candidate as a single dose at its Clinical Trials Center in Silver Spring, Maryland, NIH officials said.

The other vaccine in clinical trials is a recombinant chimpanzee adenovirus, or cold virus. An

Photos by MC3 Daniel Rolston Clearance divers from Fleet Diving Unit 3, assigned to Task Group 523.3, and divers from the Royal Naval Force of Jordan, conduct a search dive while participating in International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX). IMCMEX includes navies from 44 countries whose focus is to promote security through mine countermeasure operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility and throughout the world.

Pretty much every vaccine that is currently being assessed for FDA approval has been through USAMRIID at one point or another.” -Dr. John M. Dye Jr. Ebola virus protein is engineered into a chimpanzee adenovirus to deliver the vaccine, called ChAdEBOV, into people.

In early stage clinical trials, again designed to assess vaccine safety and immune response, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of NIH, will test two versions of the NIAID/GlaxoSmithKline vaccine. One is a bivalent, or two-component, version containing genetic material from Ebola Zaire and Ebola Sudan. The other is a monovalent, or singlecomponent, version that contains only genetic material from Ebola Zaire.

It’s important for USAMRIID to keep working on vaccines for all the filoviruses, Dye said, “because we don’t know what the next outbreak is going to be, … but it’s important to realize that just because we have a response against Zaire doesn’t mean we’ve covered everything that we need to.”

Work applies to many different programs Dr. Travis K. Warren, principal investigator in the Division of Molecular and Translational Sciences, said “the response we’re generating for Ebola virus is also going to contribute to the efforts for Marburg virus, Sudan virus [and] for these broad-spectrum viruses, … because we will begin to develop the drug product, the supply of the drug product and the safety information that will be applicable to many different programs.”

In a statement on its website, the World Health Organization (WHO) said the two Ebola vaccine candidates in clinical trials also will be tested soon in clinical trials in Africa and Europe. The WHO statement added that officials will work with all stakeholders to accelerate the vaccines’ development and safe use in countries with outbreaks.

WHO convened an Oct. 24 meeting in Geneva with high-ranking government representatives from Ebola-affected countries and development partners, civil society, regulatory agencies, vaccine manufacturers and funding agencies to decide how to fast-track testing and deployment of vaccines in enough numbers to affect the Ebola epidemic.

Meeting attendees came to consensus on the following points: ■ Results from phase 1 clinical trials of the most advanced vaccines are expected to be available in December, and efficacy trials in affected countries will begin in the same timeframe.

■ Pharmaceutical companies developing the vaccines committed to ramping up production capacity for millions of doses to be available in 2015, with several hundred thousand ready before mid2015.

■ Regulatory authorities in countries where the vaccines are manufactured and in Africa committed to supporting this goal by working under extremely short deadlines.

Vaccine or treatment option for responding health care workers WHO reported that as of Oct. 23, along with more than 10,000 confirmed and suspected cases of Ebola virus disease and nearly 5,000 deaths, at least 450 health care workers have been infected with Ebola virus disease, and 244 have died.

“If we do have experimental therapeutics and vaccines that could help,” Dye said, “it’s going to give some peace of mind to those who are going into [affected] countries” to treat patients.

MONTH

| November 2014

honors Wounded Warriors Continued from B1 Thanksgiving holiday during the final week in November.

Since its inception, NWW has provided world-class assistance to more than 3,100 Sailors and Coast Guardsmen and their families throughout the country. It provides a lifetime of non-medical care to seriously wounded, ill and injured service members, guiding them through their recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration.

“There are a lot of disabled veterans out there, and service members suffering with various issues, whether they realize it or not, and they may feel forgotten,” said retired Lt. j.g. Laura Root, who was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy in 2011.

“We really need to raise awareness and bring them into our community and this movement.”

Each day, wounded warriors demonstrate strength in ways large and small - from pushing themselves during a grueling physical therapy session, to attending a class to acquire new skills, to asking for help when they need emotional support.

Wounded warriors are not only service members wounded in combat; the term also applies to those with serious illnesses, as well as those injured in shipboard, training and liberty accidents.

“Military treatment facilities are providing expert restorative and rehabilitative care for wounded warriors whether on the battlefield or the home front,” added Breining.

“And, our non-medical care providers at NWW, as well as our other Fleet and Family Support programs, address the daily needs of wounded warriors so they can focus on healing without distraction.”

The families and caregivers of Wounded Warriors also exhibit

■ about the month Warrior Care Month was established in 2008, when former Secretary of Defense Robert F. Gates declared it would be a “Department of Defense effort aimed at increasing awareness of programs and resources available to wounded, ill and injured service members, their families, and those who care for them.”

strength by supporting their loved ones’ during their recovery – often at great personal expense. The Navy connects them with critical resources to make their jobs as caregivers more manageable, including the SCAADL (Special Compensation for Assistance with Activities of Daily Living) program, FOCUS (Families Overcoming Under Stress), and the Joining Forces Peerto-Peer initiative.

“Everyone in the Navy family can make a difference in the lives of Wounded Warriors,” said Breining.

“They can refer a service member who has experienced serious illness or injury to NWW by calling (855) NAVY WWP (628-9997). They also can help spread the word about NWW and other resources online, in conversations with neighbors, at community meetings and around the dinner table.”

For more information about NWW, call (855) NAVY WWP/(855) 628-9997, visit http://safeharbor. navylive.dodlive.mil or email navywoundedwarrior@navy.mil. For more information about Warrior Care Month activities, visit http:// safeharbor.navylive.dodlive.mil or www.facebook.com/navysafeharbor.

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VET DAY FREEBIES Two notes before jumping in: ■ Proof of Military Service: Most companies require some form of military ID. These include: a Military ID Card(active/reserve/retired), Current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), Drivers License with Veterans Designation, Photograph in uniform, wearing your uniform (if your service permits), Veterans Organization Card (e.g., American Legion and VFW), DD214, discharge paperwork, or other form of identification. Other restaurants and companies may go by the honor system.

■ Participation: Always call ahead to verify locations, dates, times, and participation. Many of the companies listed are franchises, and may have different policies.

7 - Eleven: Veterans, active duty military members and their immediate families can stop by 7-Eleven on Veterans Day and get a free small Slurpee drink. Just bring proof of current or former U.S. military service to participating 7-Eleven stores.

Applebee Restaurants: They will again provide a meal at no cost for all military active, retired and veterans.

Proof of service is required in the form of a service retired ID card or other such proof. For a restaurant near you go to www.applebees.com.

Bed Bath & Beyond: Nov. 9, 10 & 11, receive 20 percent off your entire purchase. In-store only. U.S. Military ID required at time of purchase.

Big Lots: Receive 10 percent off your entire purchase.

Offer available to active duty, guard/reserve, veterans, retirees and their immediate family members, with valid ID. Call ahead to verify.

BJ’s Restaurant: Free lunch entree or free one topping mini pizza at dinner.

California Pizza Kitchen: Free meal and non-alcoholic beverage for veterans and active military with valid ID or proof of service. Find a location near you.

Cheeseburger in Paradise: Free meal from select menu with military ID or proof of service. Beverages and gratuity not included. Find a location near you.

Chilis: Free entree to veterans and active duty military from 11 a.m. -5 p.m.

Denny’s: Get free all you can eat pancakes at Denny’s.

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Dollar General: Receive a 10 percent discount on entire purchase on Veterans Day. Offer good for all active duty military, retirees, veterans, guard/reserve, & immediate family members. The coupon can be found in the store circular, or by asking an employe. Also good online, use Coupon Code VETERANSDAY. More info.

Food Lion: Receive 12 percent off all groceries (some exclusions) for active and retired military personnel with military ID and MVP card. More info.

Golden Corral (Hours vary by location): Military Appreciation - Golden Corral restaurants will host their military appreciation with a meal at no cost for all military active, retired and veterans. No proof is required to enjoy this buffet meal. Guests of veterans will have to pay the regular meal price.

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When: Nov. 8, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Where: The Chrysler Museum Veterans and active-duty military members: blow a free glass ornament and enjoy Worn to Be Wild Family Day activities with our thanks for your service. Spaces are limited (one ornament per service member or family). Sign up for your free time period by calling 333-6299.

Unreserved slots will be filled as Saturday’s schedule permits, and the public may watch from the gallery throughout the day

country and fought for our freedom. This year’s Veterans Day activities kick off Tuesday, Nov. 11, with a parade beginning at 9 a.m. at 16th Street and Atlantic Avenue, ending at the Tidewater Veterans Memorial at 19th Street, across from the Virginia Beach Convention Center.

Following the parade, a formal ceremony will be held at approximately 11 a.m. at the Tidewater Veterans Memorial.

Portsmouth Honoring our veterans When: Nov. 8, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Where: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, 2 High Street Contact: 393-8591 Website: www.portsmouthnavalshipyardmuseum.com

Veterans Day Ceremony When: Nov. 11, 2 p.m.

Where: MacArthur Memorial The MacArthur Memorial will be hosting the City of Norfolk’s Veterans Day Ceremony. The event will begin in the MacArthur Memorial Visitors Center with a ceremony and keynote address by retired Adm. Joseph Prueher. The event will conclude with a wreath laying at the tomb of General MacArthur in the Rotunda of the MacArthur Memorial. As part of the Memorial’s commemoration of Veterans Day, the Memorial’s Facebook page will also feature an honor gallery of veterans. Many of these photographs will come from the MacArthur Memorial’s Archives. If you would like us to include a veteran special to you, past or present, email a photograph to amanda.williams@norfolk.gov

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Family Fun Friday When: Nov. 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: Nauticus, 1 Waterside Drive Contact: 664-1025, abby.dotson@norfolk.gov Price: $15 per family (up to 2 adults and 4 children); Nauticus members $5 per family.

Reservations required Website: http://www.nauticus.org/programsactivities/family-programs Family Fun Friday. Wrap up the week with some fun, educator-led activities honoring Veterans Day. Please bring a canned food item for our drive. Activities will include patriotic crafts, “dress like a sailor,” painted tattoos, “Ask a Veteran” and more!

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Come and commemorate Veterans Day with us and discover the history behind the holiday, as we remember those who have gone before us. Enjoy hands-on displays featuring real World War II artifacts, engaging activities, and experience what life was like for Sailors on the high seas during wartime. Admission is free as part of our first weekends, first Saturdays programming series.

Chesapeake Veterans Day ceremony When: Nov. 11, 11 a.m.

Where: Chesapeake Veterans’ Memorial, 306 Cedar Road This annual event will feature a guest speaker and an annual wreath laying.

16th annual Veterans Day Salute to Afro-Union Soldier and Sailor Patriot Heroes When: Nov. 8, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Where: Unknown and Known Afro-Union Civil War Soldiers Memorial, 1001 Bells Mill Road Contact: 547-5542 A Special Veterans Day Roll Call Salute to 26 Afro-Union Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients.” Seating limited; advised to bring folding chairs.

Yorktown

Veterans Day Parade/Ceremony Veterans Day ceremony When: Nov. 11, 9 a.m. - noon Where: 16th Street and Atlantic Avenue Contact: Barbara Morrison 385-4075 bmorriso@vbgov.com Website: www.vbgov.com

When: Nov. 11, noon - 2 p.m.

Where: York Hall, 301 Main Street Contact: 890-3500 Website: www.visityorktown.org

Join the Hampton Roads Council of Veterans Organizations as they pay tribute to all the men and women who have served and protected our

“Letters from War” is the theme of this annual event in which all veterans are honored.

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VIRGINIA BEACH GOES BLUE Contributing writer goes one-on-one with member Mike Brown

By Yiorgo Contributing Writer

Sandler Center for the Performing Arts in Virginia Beach, is going Blue – Blue Man Group to be exact. Nov. 7 and 8, Sandler and those fortunate enough to be going to the Blue Man Group show will never be the same again.

Here to tell us all about that amazing, hyper active, fun ride that the audience will experience is one of the members of Blue Man Group, Mike Brown, and just happens to be from Virginia Beach.

Yiorgo: Mike, welcome home. We are all so proud of you! So tell us a little bit about you and this amazing job of a lifetime that you get paid to do.

Mike Brown: Thank you George, it’s good to be home.

I was born in Susquehanna, Pa., but when I was four we moved to Newport News, and then to Virginia Beach. I loved doing theater at Cox High school so much that I chose it as a major and I attended Old Dominion University where I graduated with a theater degree. I made sure to do everything, from acting to producing, behind the scenes, TV and theater. I wanted a well-rounded education that can prepare me and I can apply in the real world. It really did prepare me for Blue Man Group (BMG).

Y: How did you become aware of BMG? MB: While I was at ODU we went on a college trip to New York City and it was there that I saw Blue Man Group.

From that moment on it became a dream of mine to one-day audition for them. After graduation, I moved to New York and wound up doing crew work for BMG and six months later with the encouragement of many friends I auditioned for the part. My dream came true and I got the part. It’s pretty unbelievable, it still blows my mind. Although I am 36 years old I am the eternal 11 year old inside.

Y: You travelled all over the world. Any interesting stories on life on the road?

MB: The best part was that I met my girlfriend Cheyenne in Tulsa, Okla., and that is really wonderful. One of the best parts of being on the road is that you get to meet really awesome people and she is definitely on the top of that list!

Y: Is there a part of the show that you enjoy more?

MB: One of my favorite parts of the show is when we have audience participation. We bring up an audience member up to the stage and there are infinite possibilities and lots of improvisations. One night when we were in Boston, we found out 15 minutes before the show that actor Christopher Lloyd was in the audience so we quickly came up with a theme of being stuck in time and we brought him up on stage and we had him throw candy in our mouths. He was great and after the show he came back with his family and did a private meet and greet with us complimenting us and the show and sharing some of his past theatrical experiences.

Y: How would you describe the show to someone who was not familiar with BMG? MB: Well first of all there are actually four Blue Men, with

Courtesy photo The Blue Man Group will be performing at the Sandler Center in Virginia Beach Nov. 7 and 8.

always three on stage and one that rotates. Patrick Newton, Steven Wendt, Adam Zuick and myself comprise the group on this tour. They are all amazing performers that bring their own unique style and character to the show. I am very proud and humbled to share the stage with them. As far as the show itself, it is about these three blue men that are their own little culture. They are these very innocent beings that all of a sudden come into existence at the top of the show and are now taking their beliefs and thoughts into this new for them human culture to see what exists and the interactions that go with it. For me the show is ultimately people becoming hyper connected to people around them and their surroundings with everybody having their own inner blue man or child come out and be way more excited and have fun for fun shake. We are not just a show, we are an experience that you will have for the first and only time and remember the rest of your life.

For more information, times and dates go to http://www. sandlercenter.org.

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Cirque du Soleil comes to the Hampton Coliseum

By Yiorgo Contributing Writer

Cirque du Soleil, the world’s largest theatrical producer brings its multi-award winning show to the Hampton Coliseum Nov. 12-16.

This extraordinary show brings the story of Icarus to life. As he flies closer to the sun, his wings melt and he lands on the island of Varekai, a world populated by fantastical creatures, in an adventure beyond imagination.

Tanya Jacobs, head of wardrobe for Varekai, has lead an amazing life the last 12 years, traveling the world with various productions of Cirque du Soleil. I had the pleasure of talking with her recently.

Yiorgo: Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you born, grew up, etc. and how did you become involved with costumes and theater?

Tanya Jacobs: I was born in South Africa and grew up in Northern Ireland and Australia. I studied fashion design and was in the industry for a few years before I saw the Cirque Du Soleil live

and I decided that I had to be part of this world. Three years later I started working for them and with hard work, I worked my way up to head of wardrobe for this amazing show Varaqai. I am a firm believer that once you decide what you want to do, make all the necessary decisions and take the right steps you will make your dream come true just as I have made my dream come true.

Y: What is your work schedule like?

TJ: There is a lot of travel involved. I currently live in New Zealand and I only get to go home 3-4 times a year. It goes very quickly.

With this job, traveling is a blessing and a curse. You get to see the world but you are also always in and out of airports and hotels. I’ve gotten to know their lounges very well.

Y: And the actual everyday work itself?

TJ: The costumes to me are all pieces of art and we get to exhibit them all over the world. We work in optimizing the costumes, to make them as visually stunning as

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Downtown Norfolk 30th annual Grand Illumination Parade ■ When: Nov. 22 ■ Where: Downtown Norfolk ■ For information, visit: www.holidaysinthecity.net.

The lights, the sights, and sounds of the season provide unforgettable activities for the whole family to enjoy. Bursting on the holiday scene will be the 30th annual Grand Illumination Parade and from that night on until New Year’s Eve, the lighted skyline provides a magical backdrop for a calendar filled with holiday traditions!

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possible and at the same time comfortable for the performer while preventing any wardrobe malfunctions. We travel with 2,000 costumes and we have to keep them all clean and fresh. Also there are many times that we have to quickly adapt to the different physical conditions that each venue presents itself so we can get our job done.

Y: What are some of the most fascinating places that you have been?

TJ: There are so many but if I had to pick, I love Italy, their people, architecture and their coffee. Also going to Russia was indeed fascinating!

Y: Any wow moments?

TJ: We have quite a few of them actually, but the one that stands out to me is when singer Jack Johnson came backstage and complemented us on how amazing the wardrobe was and how flawless the transitions were.

Y: How would you describe Varekai to someone who has never been to a Cirque de Soleil show and if they can only see one show this year, why should they see this one?

Courtesy photo Cirque du Soleil comes to the Hampton Coliseum Nov. 12-16.

TJ: It is the traditional story of Icarus, who, when his wings melt, he lands on an island where he faces many challenges and amazing adventures. Add to that the acrobatic moves performed on such an extreme high level by all the performers along with the award-winning costumes and extra ordinary music, and well it is pure magic.

Y: Now this show is performed in an arena rather then a stage. How

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Businesses that will be in attendance looking for employees to hire will be ABB Group, Air Specialty Corporation, Cargill, CHKD, CINTAS, Defense Contract Management Agency, Givens Distribution, Metal Skills, Prism, Inc., Romulus Medical, Starbucks, Universal Technical Institute, VDOT, and many more!

Salem United Methodist Church will be holding its eighth annual Fall Fling Craft Show. The show is free to attend and will include arts and crafts, food, gift baskets, bake shop, clothing boutique, home show consultants and much more. Money raised through the event will go toward filling holiday food baskets for families in the local community during Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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Free meals, discounted goods for vets

Continued from C1 Great Clips: On Monday, Nov. 11, customers who come in for a service can get a free haircut card to give to their favorite veteran. Veterans can also receive a free haircut or get the free haircut card.

Haircuts are redeemable until Dec. 31.

Home Depot: Military Discount. The Home Depot is offering all active duty personnel, reservists, retired military, veterans and their families a 10 percent discount off their purchases in honor of Veteran’s Day. The offer is valid on purchases of up to $2,000 for a maximum of $200 and is available at The Home Depot stores, The Home Depot Design Center locations, Yardbirds and EXPO Design Center locations.

Hooters: Free Meal. Hooter's is serving 10 free hot wings to military veterans all day on Veterans Day. Offer good for all veterans and active duty military personnel. Offer valid at participating Hooters only; open to all active duty and military veterans with valid military ID or proof of military service. Drink purchase required. For more information, visit,www.HootersVeteransDay.com.

JCPenny: Veterans, active duty and family members receive an extra 20 percent off in stores, Nov. 6-11 with coupon.

Jos. A. Bank: Specials. Veterans Day Sale – One Day Only! JoS. A. Bank Veterans Day sale orders.

Krispy Kreme: Free doughnut and small coffee. Available only at participating Krispy Kreme stores. Offer available to all active duty, retirees and veterans. Be sure to call ahead to verify your local Krispy Kreme is participating.

Little Caesars Pizza. Active duty military and veterans get a free order of Crazy Bread, with proof of military status/service. Call your local Little Caesars to make sure they are participating in this deal.

Lone Star Steakhouse: All veterans and active duty military will receive a free entrée from the Stars & Stripes Menu. ID required, please call ahead for verification.

Lowe’s: Military Discount. Lowe’s Companies, Inc. will offer all active, reserve, honorably discharged, retired military personnel and their immediate family members a 10 percent discount on in-store U.S. purchases made during the Veterans Day holiday. The discount is available on in-stock and special order purchases up to $5,000.

Max & Erma’s. Participating Max & Erma’s locations are offering military members and veterans a free Best Cheeseburger in America Combo, which includes tortilla soup or side Caesar salad, seasoned fries, and chocolate chip cookies. Locations.

McCormick & Schmick's: Complimentary Lunch or Dinner. McCormick & Schmick's highly encourage reservations for the Veterans Appreciation Event as tables fill up quickly for this event each year.

Outback Steakhouse: As an expression of Outback Steakhouse's appreciation to our Country's veterans and active duty military, a free Bloomin' Onion and Coca Cola will be available to them at every Outback in the country. Learn more. Please visit www.outback.com for locations.

Red Lobster: Free appetizer on Veterans Day with military ID or proof of service. Veterans may choose from a select list of appetizers. Find a location near you.

Red Robin: Free Red’s Tavern Double and Bottomless Steak Fries for all Red Robin guests with a military ID or proof of service. Red Robin is also partnering with Heinz for Veterans Day to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Red Robin will also donate $10,000 to the Wounded Warrior Project. Find a location near you.

Shoney’s: Shoney’s says ‘Thank You’ to America’s heroes by offering Shoney’s All-American Burger to all veterans and active duty military members on Veterans Day. Sports Authority: Discount. Fifteen percent off all purchases. All veterans and military personnel please stop

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does that affect the show?

TJ: It is the perfect show to see in an arena. It is very energizing and haunting with an amazing musical score. This show also has a whole new set of designers than the other Cirque shows, so it has an energy and mystery unique to this show. Watching it live you cannot help but have your imagination take you places that you never knew existed.

by your local Sports Authority store to receive 15 percent off your entire purchase!

Sport Clips: Veterans Day discount.

Sport Clips offers a Heroes discount which includes active and retired military. Please call ahead to verify participation. Find a location near you.

Steve Madden: We’d like to salute our heroes by doubling our everyday military discount of 15 percent to 30 percent off for Veterans Day only. Valid with a valid form of Military identification (past or present) in Steve Madden stores only (not valid online). Full priced merchandise only. Find a store near you.

Subway: (not all stores participate – call ahead) Free Six Inch Sub - Select Subway locations offer a free six inch sub to military veterans on Veterans Day. However, Subway restaurants are franchises, so this offer may not be available everywhere. Please call ahead.

Texas Roadhouse: Free lunch. Offer varies by location; our local Texas Roadhouse is offering a free meal from opening until 4 p.m. Other locations may vary in offer, hours, or availability. Call ahead to your local restaurant for more information.

T.G.I. Friday's: Free Lunch: Valid for all active duty military personnel and veterans. Must wear uniform (if permitted by your service) or present military ID or other proof of service. Only valid at participating locations for anyone with an old or current military ID. More details on TGIFridays.com.

The Olive Garden: Free entrée.

Offer good for veterans and active duty military, during regular business hours.

Choose from a special menu; all entrées include freshly baked garlic sticks and choice of soup or salad. Offer good in U.S. and Canada, proof of service required.

Uno Chicago Grill. Free individual pizza or entrée with the purchase of a pizza or entrée of equal or greater value.

Available for all active duty and veterans. No coupon necessary; proof of service required. Find a location near you.

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MCC Molly A. Burgess Air Force Staff Sgt. Erica Myers positions her wedding head gear while trying on a gown during the Brides Across America gown giveaway at Maya Couture Bridal Salon in Norfolk.

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“Operation Wedding Gown” is Brides Across America’s mission to give away free wedding gowns to military brides. On Nov. 11, Maya Couture Bridal Salon will host a gown giveaway to make wedding dreams come true for many military brides.

Men get honored for their sacrifices, but fiancés and wives make a large sacrifice too.

Far too often, military brides find it difficult to plan their “fairy tale” wedding due to deployment, injury and/or economic hardship.

Heidi Janson, founder says, “A wedding is something everyone loves and to give a wedding gown to support our troops makes perfect sense! This is our gift to them, to say thank you for their service and sacrifice.”

Maya Couture is participating in Brides Across America for the seventh year in a row.

Maya Couture will host this annual event on Nov. 11 at 12 Best Square in Norfolk. Brides Across America and Maya Couture will roll out the red carpet for deserving military brides and give them the opportunity to shop for a free wedding gown.

Visit www.bridesacrossamerica.com for more information on how to qualify and register for the event.

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Family and friends make Thanksgiving special, but it's the food that's always the center of attention. From juicy turkey and creamy potatoes to zesty cranberries and buttery rolls, nobody leaves the table hungry.

This year, delight guests by making the classic foods they love but with a few simple twists that will leave taste buds dancing.

Appetizers When guests arrive, give them something to nibble on as they visit and watch the parade or game. A cheese platter that features three to five new varieties will get everyone talking. Select a range of flavors to tempt every palate, such as pairing soft brie with a crumbly blue and Black Creek premium extra-aged cheddar cheese, made by Certified Master Cheesemakers.

berries. A splash of port can bring new depths to the classic dish, too.

Allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg and even chili powder can add surprising flavor. If you want to add texture, crushed walnuts add crunch and complexity to the sauce.

Potatoes Thanksgiving menus often include several potato dishes. The secret to enhancing potato dishes is adding cheese for an indulgent result. For example, the complex flavors of crumbled gorgonzola folded into sweet potatoes make a rich dish that guests will love. With a cheesemaking history that dates back to 1923, you can't go wrong with Stella Gorgonzola. Upgrade standard mashed all-purpose white potatoes (russet, Idaho, etc.) by sprinkling in freshly grated parmesan or cheddar for extra kick.

Accompaniments The cheese shouldn't stand alone, so be sure to complement it with fresh fruits. Instead of simply placing bite-size pieces on a plate, create fruit cornucopias using sugar ice cream cones. Simply spoon fruit into the cones and arrange the mini cornucopias on a platter for a beautiful seasonal presentation that's easy to grab and enjoy for party guests young and old.

Dessert No matter how full you are after your Thanksgiving dinner, there's always room for dessert. Instead of or in addition to pumpkin pie, try pumpkin cupcakes or pumpkin cheesecake. Add new flavor to apple pie or apple crisp by mixing shredded cheddar cheese into the apple mixture prior to baking. Guests will ooh-and-ahh over how the sharp cheddar flavor enhances the sweet apple filling.

Cranberries Cranberries are a Thanksgiving staple, but most people take a small spoonful and move on. If you want to add new flavor to cranberries so guests will be asking for seconds, different spices and additions could mean lip-smacking results. Sweet citrus fruits like oranges taste heavenly when cooked down with cran-

online Need inspiration? Try these two delicious recipes perfect for enhancing any Thanksgiving table. For more unique recipes, visit www. dcicheeseco.com/recipes.

Baked Sweet Potatoes with Cranberry Gorgonzola Gremolata Ingredients: 6 medium sweet potatoes 1/4 cup melted butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley 1 lemon, zested 1 clove garlic, minced finely 3 tablespoons minced pecans 3 tablespoons finely chopped dried cranberries 1 scallion, minced 2 ounces Stella gorgonzola, crumbled (If you prefer a milder flavor, use 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese instead of gorgonzola) Directions: Preheat oven to 450 F. Place sweet potatoes on cookie sheet and bake for 30 minutes. Flip over and return to oven to bake until tender - about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.

When cool enough to do so safely, peel sweet potatoes. Place in a medium skillet over low heat with butter, salt and maple syrup for 5 minutes, basting the potatoes with the butter mixture occasionally. Lightly smash the potatoes until there is an even consistency. Hold over low heat.

To make the gremolata: In a small bowl, toss together parsley, lemon zest, garlic, pecans, cranberries and scallion. Gently fold in the cheese.

Move sweet potatoes to a serving dish and sprinkle with the gremolata. Serve hot.

Cheddar Apple Crisp Ingredients: 4 cups apples (crisp and tart such as Braeburn), peeled and sliced 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/3 plus 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed, divided 1/2 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup butter 1 cup Black Creek cheddar cheese, shredded Directions: Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine apples, lemon juice and 1/3 cup brown sugar. Arrange in buttered 8 or 9-inch square pan. Combine dry ingredients and cut in butter until mixture is crumbly; gently mix in cheese. Sprinkle evenly over apple mixture. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

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JAKE MATTHEWS: ‘AGE ISN’T A FACTOR’

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People always use age against me – that I’m too young to be in the UFC – and that win showed that age isn’t a factor; it has nothing to do with it – it all comes down to training and hard work.”

-Jake Matthews

Age and experience are always going to be a topic of discussion whenever Jake Matthews prepares to set foot in the Octagon, as the 20-year-old lightweight with just eight professional fights to his credit is the second youngest fighter on the UFC roster.

It doesn’t help that the emerging Australian could easily be cast as a high school student – his baby face suggesting “Prom King,” not professional mixed martial artist. Fifteen years from now when he still looks like he’s in his mid-20s, Matthews might consider his youthful appearance a blessing, but for now, he’s tired of having people question whether someone so young can compete at this level.

After all, “The Celtic Kid” has already proven he belongs.

A contestant on TUF Nations, Matthews was bounced in the elimination round by eventual finalist Olivier Aubin-Mercier and not invited back for the finale in Quebec City. Rather than lament his situation, he returned home and picked up a victory just a few days after the cast were released.

A month later, the UFC came calling, offering the unbeaten prospect a place on the June 28 fight card in Auckland, New Zealand.

Matthews didn’t disappoint.

After controlling the action through the first two rounds, the submission specialist locked up a triangle choke on fellow newcomer Dashon Johnson midway through the final frame, deftly setting up the finish and earning the tap. In the process, he became the

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youngest fighter to ever pick up a submission win inside the Octagon.

“It’s magic to me to be able to say that I’m the youngest person ever to get a submission victory,” Matthews, who pushed his record to a perfect 8-0 with his debut win, admits. “It shows that I can have a long career and that I’m not too young to be in the UFC and be competitive.

“People always use age against me – that I’m too young to be in the UFC – and that win showed that age isn’t a factor; it has nothing to do with it – it all comes down to training and hard work.”

This Friday (Saturday in Australia), Matthews returns to action, gunning for his second win as he welcomes veteran Vagner Rocha back to the UFC. The 32-year-old Brazilian went 1-2 in his first stint with the organization and has gone 4-0 with three finishes since being released following a February 2012 loss to former TUF winner Jonathan Brookins.

With twice as many fights under his belt and a couple more trips into the eight-sided UFC cage on his resume, Rocha, like just about everyone else, has an experience edge on Matthews, but the confident fighter from Epping – a suburb just north of Melbourne – wouldn’t have it any other way.

“He has three fights in the UFC in the past, so he’s got more experience than Dashon Johnson,” he offers in regards to Rocha. “It’s definitely a step up from my debut and I want a step

up in every fight. That’s the reason I do this – I want to win fights and keep challenging myself, fighting the more experienced guys.”

Listening to Matthews speak, it quickly becomes apparent that he’s not your typical 20-year-old and not just because he’s a professional fighter.

He speaks with a purpose and projects a focus and determination that belies his age. While he’s preparing for the here and now, he’s also planning for the future as well, working toward what he hopes will be a 15-plus-year career fighting under the UFC banner.

He has a personal motto that keeps him motivated, which he shared prior to his debut appearance back in June.

“I always say that with hard work and focus, dreams do come true,” he said. “I believe that if you implement those two things, it’s inevitable that you’re going to succeed.”

Debuting on home soil can rattle some fighters, but Matthews took it all in stride, coasting through training camp and fight week without any issues before delivering a standout performance that put him on the radar as a

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fighter to watch going forward.

“When I was announced as the winner, that’s when it all started to sink in. I didn’t have a problem walking out and I didn’t really notice any of it until afterward. The atmosphere in the venue was great with the music going and the lights flashing and everyone cheering.

“It sort of got me pumped up, unlike The Ultimate Fighter, where it was really quiet,” he laughs, referencing the limited number of observers that took in the bouts between Team Canada and Team Australia. “When I got introduced, I was just focused on the fight. After I won, that’s when I started taking it in that I had just won my first UFC fight.”

With his first win out of the way, the talented, young Aussie is looking forward to stepping back into the cage with Rocha and continuing to prove that he has the talent to succeed in the big leagues “I’m going to play to my strengths, but I always say, `Play what you see,’” he says of his sophomore appearance. “I fight off reaction and instinct.

There’s no strict game plan – I’m just going to do my thing, play my game. I think when you start playing into your opponent’s game, that’s where they’re going to beat you.

“I’ve played this fight through in my head a few times, different scenarios each time, but my hand is always raised in the end.”

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When the new format for the Chase for the Sprint Cup was announced, many assumed the “win and you’re in” rules for both getting in to the Chase and advancing to future rounds via a race win meant that points weren’t all that important anymore.

But Ryan Newman is proving that points still matter. Newman, in his first year driving the No. 31 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing, has yet to win a race this season, but he heads into Sunday’s AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway second in the Chase standings, with just three races remaining.

Newman’s regular-season performance was mediocre by his career standards, but he accumulated enough points to qualify for the Chase. He started in 13th place out of 16 drivers, but has survived the first two elimination rounds and seems to be peaking in performance at just the right time. After starting the Chase with finishes of 15th at Chicagoland and 18th at New Hampshire, he’s reeled off five strong finishes. He started with an eighthplace run at Dover, followed by sixth place at Kansas, a seventh-place finish

at Charlotte, fifth place at Talladega and third place at Martinsville.

Newman said that while he’d like to be winning races, consistency is working for him so far.

“Our job is to go out there and do the best job we possibly can based on how we work together as a team,” he said. “We have to outperform all those guys and, so far, it has provided us with consistency.

We have been one of the most consistent teams out there when it comes to the Chase. For the longest time, we were a seventh- to 11th-place car. Over the second half of the season, we have made improvements that have allowed us to be championship contenders.”

The next step, he said, is to win a race.

“We definitely need to win as a team,” he said. “That’s what we need to do to improve. That’s our goal. We just have to keep our nose to the grindstone and keep digging and digging.

“We need a win.”

Sunday’s race at Texas could be a good one for Newman, a 17-time winner on the Cup circuit. He won there in his second Cup race at the track, in 2003, and has two top-10 finishes in his past three races there.

Brad Winchester and Nic Kerdiles each tallied a goal for the Admirals in a 2-1 victory to sweep the weekend series over Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton Nov. 1, at the Scope Arena.

After a disappointing threegame road trip, it appears all the Norfolk Admirals needed was home ice. Unlike last night, it did not take an overtime session for the Admirals to close out a 2-1 victory over Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

Through the first period of play between the Admirals and Penguins, goals and shots were hard to come by, but the physical play remained prevalent. The boards rattled continually throughout the first period. A quick-paced opening 20 minutes featured several heavy body checks thrown by Brad Winchester and newcomer Bryan Allen as the two teams showed no remorse for one another.

Appropriately, Norfolk’s best scoring chance came shorthanded as John Kurtz walked in alone, but couldn’t slip the puck past Penguins goalie Matt Murray. Later in the period on the man advantage, 19-year-old Shea Theodore broke up a Penguins’ odd-man opportunity in front of the Norfolk net to spring a three-on-one rush the other way. Winchester took a pass from Jesse Blacker at center ice and put the puck between Murray’s legs for the 1-0 lead

with just nine seconds left in the opening frame. Theodore recorded an assist as well on the goal. It was his second point in just two games played with Norfolk.

The first period came to an end with Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton registering only one shot on Admirals goalie Jason LaBarbera, tying a franchise record for shots allowed in one regular-season period. It was also Norfolk’s first time this season holding a lead after the opening frame.

The physicality between the division foes continued in the second period. Multiple scrums erupted in front of each team’s net, usually centering around Penguins forward Bobby Farnham. Steve MacIntyre and Mat Clark of the Admirals also frequently found themselves in the middle of the ill-tempered rivalry. Somehow, cooler heads prevailed with no fighting majors doled out.

Once the pushing and shoving subsided, Nic Kerdiles was able to score his first goal of the season. The Admirals winger was left unguarded in the slot. He didn’t hesitate to slip it past Murray, putting Norfolk up 2-0 with less than three minutes remaining in the period. Another first came for Dave Steckel as the center found Kerdiles in the middle of the ice, picking up his first point of the season as the period came to an end.

Mat Clark delivered the

biggest hit of the night moments after Norfolk had killed off a penalty to Louis Leblanc early in the third period. His check sent two players down to the ice, one of whom was teammate Steve MacIntyre. While MacIntyre would eventually skate away, Penguins forward Tom Kuhnhackl had to go to the locker room for repairs.

Another scrum nearly erupted midway through the third, resulting in penalties to Norfolk’s Nathan McIver as well as Farnham and PierreLuc Letourneau-Leblond of the Penguins. Unfortunately, the Admirals were unable to capitalize on the man advantage spurred by undisciplined play on both sides.

Despite few offensive opportunities, the Penguins were able to close within a goal late in the third. Conor Sheary found himself staring at a wide open net after LaBarbera made the initial save on Tom Kostopoulos, who picked up the assist on the goal 14:36.

The Penguins forwards awakened in the last five minutes of the game, eventually finishing the game with 23 shots, but LaBarbera stood tall. The defense tightened in the game’s final moments as the Admirals were able to hold on for their second straight win over the Penguins, 2-1. Rookie Matt Murray saved 17 shots in his second loss of the weekend.

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Interstellar With our time on Earth coming to an end, a team of explorers undertakes the most important mission in human history; traveling beyond this galaxy to discover whether mankind has a future among the stars. Christopher Nolan directs and cowrote the script with his brother Jonathan for this sci-fi film surrounding inter-dimensional travel based on the theories of physicist Kip Thorne. Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway star.

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THE VIRGINIA ARTS FESTIVAL A horn of plenty

By Rashod Ollison The Virginian-Pilot

This spring’s Virginia Arts Festival, like previous ones, will blend the esoteric and the accessible – jazz and Broadway, opera and cabaret, elegance and whimsy.

Female vocalists dominate this season’s lineup, including opera star Renee Fleming, Broadway powerhouse Audra McDonald and pop-country veteran Roseanne Cash.

On the classical side, the performances promise to be engaging beyond the impressive refinement of the music.

“Patrons will have the opportunity to experience an array of classical performances that are rarely performed,” says Robert Cross, VAF’s artistic director. “Virginia Arts Festival continues to present audiences options outside traditional performing venues.”

Such rare performances will include Béla Bartók’s “Bluebeard’s Castle,” a psychological thriller set to enthralling orchestration by the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, conducted by JoAnn Falletta.

The set is something of a spectacle, with glass sculptures by renowned artist Dale Chihuly. The presence of his work in “Bluebeard” will extend to a tribute exhibit at the Chrysler Museum of Art with “Chihuly in the Garden,” featuring several glass sculptures inspired by Norfolk’s natural and nau-

tical sights. Both events will be in April.

Two grand shows will become more intimate at the historical Attucks Theatre in Norfolk. Revered jazz ambassador Wynton Marsalis will front the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra in two back-to-back performances in April. The next month, Audra McDonald, who a few months back made history when she won her sixth Tony Award for acting – the most of any performer – will appear at the Attucks for the second time.

“I am very excited that Wynton Marsalis will perform with his Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra in the historic Attucks Theatre,” Cross says. “He is looking forward to joining the impressive list of musicians who have played at the Attucks Theatre through the years. Audra McDonald returns to the festival and the Attucks Theatre for another rare opportunity to hear her velvet voice in this wonderful intimate space.”

Teen classical-pop star Jackie Evancho, who four years ago at age 10 became a sensation after her appearance on “America’s Got Talent,” will headline Chrysler Hall in May. Renee Fleming, a glamorous and often beautifully accessible soprano, will explore the Great American Songbook at the Harrison Opera House in February, accompanied by award-winning pianist Olga Kern.

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First Aid: Even quick hikes require a basic first aid kit. Be prepared with bandages, antibiotic ointment, antiseptic, splinter removal tools and basic medication.

There’s nothing like exploring the beauty of nature yearround. Just be sure to do so safely and wisely. By getting prepped with innovative tools and basic equipment, you can relax and enjoy the hike.

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Cool temperatures, low humidity, and furnace-blasted dry air can leave your skin dry, flaky, and itchy.

Everyone needs to protect his or her skin from drying out in winter, but if you have certain skin conditions, you should step up your routine to keep your skin healthy.

“Winter itch is a common name for the skin symptom of generalized itching in winter. While most commonly seen in the elderly and those with a history of asthma, allergies and eczema, anyone can experience winter itch,” says Dr. Vishakha Gigler, a board certified dermatologist.

With that in mind, here are a few steps everyone can take to prevent and relieve dry itchy skin in wintry weather: Avoid irritants. Try to avoid products that can irritate your skin, such as fragrance, dryer sheets, and fabric softeners. Use a hypoallergenic laundry detergent and wear soft fabrics such as cotton.

Add humidity to your home and office. Portable humidifiers or those that work with your heating system put moisture into the air that will be absorbed naturally by your skin and hair.

Wear sunscreen. Sunscreen may make you think of the beach, but it’s important in winter, too. Apply a moisturizing, broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 to exposed areas to protect from the sun’s harmful UV rays before heading outdoors. Look for sunscreens with hyaluronic acid in them.

Moisturize after showering. The most important thing with regards to bathing is your follow-up routine. Pat your skin dry with a towel and then apply a thick moisturizer. Apply in the morning and at night.

Alleviate winter itch. To alleviate itch safely and effectively, toss a topical treatment into your bag for the day.

A topical non steroid-based treatment providing fast itch relief is best, and will help you avoid side effects like skin thinning, stretch marks, increased bruising and enlarged blood vessels.

For example, TriCalm is a steroid free, fast acting itch relief gel that is five times more effective than steroidbased hydrocortisone 1% at reducing itch. More information can be found at www.tricalm.com.

Protect against windburn. When heading outside on cold days, avoid windburn and prolonged exposure by wearing a hat, scarf, and gloves.

Eat right. Stock up on foods with lots of healthy monounsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish, nuts, olive oil, flax, sardines, and avocados. These foods promote good skin health.

Hand care. The skin on your hands is thinner than most parts of the body and has fewer oil glands. That means it's harder to keep your hands moist, especially in cold, dry weather. This can lead to itchiness and cracking. Wear gloves outside; if you need to wear wool to keep your hands warm, slip on a thin cotton glove first, to avoid any irritation the wool might cause.

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*THE MATTRESS FIRM CREDIT CARD IS ISSUED BY WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL NATIONAL BANK. SPECIAL TERMS APPLY TO QUALIFYING PURCHASES CHARGED WITH APPROVED CREDIT. SPECIAL TERMS OF 5 YEARS (60 MONTHS) VALID ON PURCHASES OF $2998 AND ABOVE, 4 YEARS (48 MONTHS) VALID ON PURCHASES OF $2498 AND ABOVE, 3 YEARS (36 MONTHS) VALID ON PURCHASES OF $1998 AND ABOVE, 2 YEARS (24 MONTHS) VALID ON PURCHASES OF $1498 AND ABOVE. SOME PLANS REQUIRE DOWN PAYMENT. SEE STORE FOR DETAILS. THE SPECIAL TERMS APR WILL CONTINUE TO APPLY UNTIL ALL QUALIFYING PURCHASES ARE PAID IN FULL. THE MONTHLY PAYMENT FOR THIS PURCHASE WILL BE THE AMOUNT THAT WILL PAY FOR THE PURCHASE IN FULL IN EQUAL PAYMENTS DURING THE PROMOTIONAL (SPECIAL TERMS) PERIOD. THE APR FOR PURCHASES WILL APPLY TO CERTAIN FEES SUCH AS A LATE PAYMENT FEE OR IF YOU USE THE CARD FOR OTHER TRANSACTIONS. FOR NEWLY OPENED ACCOUNTS, THE APR FOR PURCHASES IS 27.99%. THIS APR MAY VARY WITH THE MARKET BASED ON THE U.S. PRIME RATE AND IS GIVEN AS OF 7/1/14. IF YOU ARE CHARGED INTEREST IN ANY BILLING CYCLE, THE MINIMUM INTEREST CHARGE WILL BE $1.00. OFFER VALID 11/5/14-11/11/14. **ALL MONTHLY PAYMENTS ARE ROUNDED UP TO THE NEAREST WHOLE DOLLAR. MONTHLY PAYMENT IS BASED ON PURCHASE PRICE ALONE EXCLUDING TAX AND DELIVERY CHARGES. CREDIT PURCHASES SUBJECT TO CREDIT APPROVAL. OTHER TRANSACTIONS MAY AFFECT THE MONTHLY PAYMENT. *†SEE STORE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. *†*IF YOU ARE NOT SATISFIED WITH YOUR NEW MATTRESS, YOU MAY EXCHANGE OR RETURN THE MATTRESS WITH A SMALL PROCESSING FEE. SEE STORE FOR DETAILS. †*OFFER VALID IN-STORE 11/5/14 – 12/1/14 AT PARTICIPATING RETAILERS ONLY. SAVINGSTAKEN AT TIMEOF PURCHASEOF TEMPUR-PEDIC® MATTRESSANDADJUSTABLEBASE(S)AS A SET.SAVEUPTO $500ONTEMPUR-ERGO™PREMIERBASES-$500ON KINGS/DUAL KINGSAND CAKINGS/DUALCA KINGS, $400 ONQUEENSANDDOUBLES,AND $250ON TWINS,TWINLONGS ANDSPLITS. SAVEUP TO $400ON TEMPUR-ERGO™PLUS BASES-$400 ONKINGS/DUAL KINGSANDCAKINGS/DUAL CAKINGS,$300 ON QUEENS AND DOUBLES, AND $200 ON TWINS, TWIN LONGS AND SPLITS. SAVE UP TO $300 ON TEMPUR-UP™ FOUNDATIONS - $300 ON KINGS/DUAL KINGS AND CA KINGS/DUAL CA KINGS, $200 ON QUEENS AND DOUBLES, AND $150 ON TWINS, TWIN LONGS AND SPLITS. CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER, COUPON OR DISCOUNTS. EXCLUDES PREVIOUS PURCHASES. SEE STORE FOR AVAILABILITY AND DETAILS. †††SERTA MOTION SIGNATURE ADJUSTABLE FOUNDATION SAVINGS OFFER VALID 10/15/14-11/11/14 AT PARTICIPATING MATTRESS FIRM STORES. $600 SAVINGS BASED ON THE PURCHASE OF A KING SIZE SERTA MOTION SIGNATURE ADJUSTABLE FOUNDATION. SAVINGS ON A QUEEN AND FULL SIZE IS $300. SEE STORE FOR DETAILS ON PRODUCT AVAILABILITY AND PRICING. CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER, COUPON OR DISCOUNT. DOES NOT APPLY TO PREVIOUS PURCHASES. SEE STORE FOR DETAILS. ††OUR LOW PRICE GUARANTEE: WE WILL BEAT ANY ADVERTISED PRICE BY 10% OR YOUR PURCHASE IS FREE. IF YOU FIND THE SAME OR COMPARABLE MATTRESS SET ADVERTISED FOR LESS THAN YOUR INVOICED PRICE WITHIN 100 DAYS. SEE STORE FOR DETAILS. OUR LOW PRICE GUARANTEE DOES NOT APPLY TO TEMPUR-PEDIC®, ICOMFORT®, OPTIMUM™, CLEARANCE MERCHANDISE, FLOOR MODELS, VENDOR ROLL BACKS/REBATES, SPECIAL PURCHASES, PROMOTIONAL ITEMS, DOOR BUSTERS OR DISCONTINUED MERCHANDISE. MERCHANDISE OFFERED FOR SALE ON AUCTION SITES (I.E. EBAY, CRAIG’S LIST, ETC.) ARE EXCLUDED. WE INVITE YOU TO ASK ABOUT ANY INDIVIDUAL PRICES. PRODUCT AND SELECTION MAY VARY FROM STORE TO STORE. PHOTOGRAPHY IS FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY AND MAY NOT REFLECT ACTUAL PRODUCT. MATTRESS FIRM, INC. STRIVES FOR ACCURACY IN OUR ADVERTISING, BUT ERRORS IN PRICING AND/OR PHOTOGRAPHY MAY OCCUR. MATTRESS FIRM RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CORRECT ANY SUCH ERRORS. SOME PRODUCTS ARE AT THE MANUFACTURER’S MINIMUM SELLING PRICE AND FURTHER REDUCTIONS CANNOT BE TAKEN. STORE HOURS MAY VARY BY LOCATION. OFFERS VALID 11/5/14-11/11/14 OR WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. †ON AVAILABLE PRODUCTS IN LOCAL DELIVERY AREAS. MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE DELIVERY CUT OFF TIME. NOT AVAILABLE FOR ONLINE PURCHASES. ††OUR LOW PRICE GUARANTEE: WE WILL BEAT ANY ADVERTISED PRICE BY 10% OR YOUR PURCHASE IS FREE. IF YOU FIND THE SAME OR COMPARABLE MATTRESS SET ADVERTISED FOR LESS THAN YOUR INVOICED PRICE WITHIN 100 DAYS. SEE STORE FOR DETAILS. OUR LOW PRICE GUARANTEE DOES NOT APPLY TO TEMPUR-PEDIC®, ICOMFORT®, OPTIMUM™, CLEARANCE MERCHANDISE, FLOOR MODELS, VENDOR ROLL BACKS/REBATES, SPECIAL PURCHASES, PROMOTIONAL ITEMS, DOOR BUSTERS OR DISCONTINUED MERCHANDISE. MERCHANDISE OFFERED FOR SALE ON AUCTION SITES (I.E. EBAY, CRAIG’S LIST, ETC.) ARE EXCLUDED. WE INVITE YOU TO ASK ABOUT ANY INDIVIDUAL PRICES. PRODUCT AND SELECTION MAY VARY FROM STORE TO STORE. PHOTOGRAPHY IS FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY AND MAY NOT REFLECT ACTUAL PRODUCT. MATTRESS FIRM, INC. STRIVES FOR ACCURACY IN OUR ADVERTISING, BUT ERRORS IN PRICING AND/OR PHOTOGRAPHY MAY OCCUR. MATTRESS FIRM RESERVES THE MF41_FLAGSHIP_11.6_VA RIGHT TO CORRECT ANY SUCH ERRORS. SOME PRODUCTS ARE AT THE MANUFACTURER’S MINIMUM SELLING PRICE AND FURTHER REDUCTIONS CANNOT BE TAKEN. STORE HOURS MAY VARY BY LOCATION. OFFERS VALID 11/5/14-11/11/14 OR WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.