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Celebrating 20 years of serving the Hampton Roads Navy family

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More than 4,000 Sailors and Marines serving in the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (KSG ARG) are scheduled to arrive at their homeports in Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 7.

WELCOME HOME KEARSARGE AMPHIBIOUS READY GROUP

USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), USS San Antonio (LPD 17) and USS Carter Hall (LSD 50), are returning after an eightmonth deployment conducted in support of maritime security operations, crisis response, theater security cooperation and providing a forward naval presence in the U.S. Navy’s 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation.

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USFF showcases FRV coveralls for senior enlisted leadership

Firefighters from Navy Region MidAtlantic Fire and Emergency Services extinguish a fire on an aircraft fire trainer during a mass casualty drill at Naval Air Station Oceana.

By David Todd Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Public Affairs

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U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF) showcased the new flame-resistant variant (FRV) coveralls to senior enlisted leadership onboard Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk, Nov. 1.

The FRVs are said to be a critical first step in improving the level of protection from flame and flash fire hazards associated with shipboard operations, as well as ensure shipboard environments are safe.

Although the likelihood of a major shipboard conflagration is low, if it does happen, the consequences could be severe to fatal. The Navy has averaged one-to-two major conflagrations per year over the last 30 years. For the FRV, the Navy’s overall objective is to provide maximum protection to cover all possible contingencies and scenarios.

Earlier this year Adm. Bill Gortney, Commander, USFF and Adm. Cecil D. Haney, then Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet approved the development and issue of FRV coveralls for all Sailors assigned to ships as an added safety precaution due to the inherent risks Sailors at sea can experience.

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SAILORS, FIRST RESPONDERS HOLD MASS CASUALTY DRILL

By MCSA Edward Guttierrez III Navy Public Affairs Support Element-East

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David Todd An informational slide shows an overview of the flame-resistant variant (FRV) coverall.

Who will wear the FRV: ■

Engineering/Damage Control ■ Weapons/operations ■ Deck ■ Administrative ■ Supply ■ Medical/Dental

Who will not wear FRVs: ■

Aviators ■ Submariners ■ Tech reps ■ Guests (DVs, Tigers) ■ Personnel with existing suitable organizational clothing

“Safety of our Sailors was the driving force behind the development of the FRV coverall,” said Fleet Master Chief (AW/SW/IDW) Chuck Clarke, USFF. The FRV will not be used in place of organizational clothing mandated for specific operational environments, such as flight decks or while performing work on electrical systems that require arc-flash protection.

“It is intended to be the midterm solution while we continue researching an all-purpose coverall incorporating three important characteristics:

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LINCOLN PLANKOWNERS’ SIGNATURES DISCOVERED Sailors serving aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) uncovered a piece of history, Oct. 23, when they stumbled upon signatures of Sailors who signed original deck surfaces soon after the carrier’s commissioning, more than two decades ago. » see A13

First responders from Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire and Emergency Services, the Virginia Beach Fire Department and Virginia Beach Emergency Management Services joined with Navy personnel to participate in a simulated aircraft mishap and mass casualty drill at Naval

Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Oct. 31.

“We’re never sure what we may encounter, and we’ve presented these first responders with a complex scenario that challenges them,” said Capt. Kit Chope, commanding officer of NAS Oceana.

“You’re just never sure what you’re gonna see out there in the field and that’s certainly held true multiple times in the past.”

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NMCPs galley crew wins ‘BBQ & Slaw Throwdown’

By Rebecca A. Perron NMCP Public Affairs

PORTSMOUTH

A four-man team of Naval Medical Center Portsmouth culinary specialists won the Best Overall BBQ and Slaw award during the 4th annual First Responders BBQ and Slaw Throwdown competition, Nov. 2. The competition was held at Portsmouth’s North Landing in conjunction with the Coast Guard Day celebration.

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NEW SUB CHRISTENED The Navy’s 11th Virginia-class attack submarine, the PreCommissioning Unit (PCU) North Dakota, was christened in Groton, Conn., Nov. 2.

Courtesy photo CS1 (SW/AW) Micah Lee adds cilantro to the brisket to help cool the spicy flavor of the chili rub.

LOCAL VETERANS DAY EVENTS Check out this week’s C section for events honoring the Veterans Day holiday in and around Hampton Roads.

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Groton commands kick off another caring and sharing season

By MC1 (SW/EXW) Jason J. Perry Submarine Group 2 Public Affairs

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MCSN Lorelei R. Vander Griend Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Joshua Schumaker and his daughter eat Christmas dinner aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush.

Navy announces new holiday stress navigation campaign, ‘Thrive During the Holidays’ Press Release Chief of Naval Personnel

MILLINGTON, TENN.

With the holiday season approaching, Navy officials announced the launch of its annual holiday stress navigation campaign Nov. 1.

This year’s campaign, “Thrive During the Holidays,” will provide Sailors and families proactive resources to get ahead of holiday chaos while focusing on building resilience for the New Year.

“For many of us, ‘the most wonderful time of the year’ is as demanding as it is joyous,” said Capt. Kurt Scott, Navy resilience chief. “Our Sailors and families are operating under more stress and uncertainty than ever this year, and planning for the holidays can be overwhelming. Our annual campaign will address everything from financial preparations to maintaining diet and fitness goals, so that we can help everyone stay in the holiday spirit and position themselves to thrive in the New Year.”

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“Thrive During the Holidays” campaign will include collaboration between Navy’s 21st Century Sailor programs and other readiness programs to offer resources on topics such as responsible alcohol use during holiday celebrations, planning and time management, budgeting, incorporating physical fitness into busy schedules, healthy eating tips, spirituality and relationship fitness, and more.

“Our focus is helping Sailors and families proactively identify these sources of stress before things start to pile up on them, so that they can truly enjoy their holidays and do so responsibly,” said Scott. “Continuing our effort to promote a sense of community, we really have something for everyone this year, from families navigating the holidays with a loved one on deployment, to helping Navy kids ‘Track Santa.’”

Engagement with the North American Aerospace Defense Command’s annual “NORAD Tracks Santa” promotion is a new initiative for the OPNAV N171 annual holiday campaign this year, part of an expanded effort to reach out to Navy kids.

online The “Thrive During the Holidays” campaign will continue through early January 2014. Releases can be found on Navy Operational Stress Control’s blog, www.navynavstress. com, and the Navy Suicide Prevention website, www. suicide.navy.mil.

Follow Navy Operational Stress Control on Twitter and Facebook @NavStress for the latest updates to help you and your family “Thrive During the Holidays.”

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Submarine Group 2 and Naval Submarine School are partnering to kick off an annual Caring and Sharing program in Groton, Conn., Nov. 1.

Military personnel and families stationed in the New London area are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items outside the commissary at Naval Submarine Base New London, Tuesdays through Sundays during business hours.

Volunteers will be standing next to collection bins where donated items can be placed until midDecember. Navy families in need during the holidays will begin receiving the donations in late November, prior to Thanksgiving.

“This program is really about Sailors helping Sailors,” said Submarine Group 2 Command Master Chief Andrew W. Smith.

During last year’s holiday season, more than 400 military families benefitted from the program. In fact, there were so many donations that the program was also able to donate 800 pounds of extra food to a local food distribution center serving the Southeastern Connecticut community at large.

This year, organizers are looking for new ways to reach those in need.

“We are working with the Submarine School this year to bring in new and innovative ideas as we prepare to turn over leadership of this program to them next year,” said Legalman 1st Class Ru Li, the Caring and Sharing coordinator from Submarine Group 2. Li has been volunteering with the program since 2008.

“Each year our goal has been to reach more people than we did the previous year,” said Li. Submarine Group 2 commander Rear Adm. Ken Perry is scheduled to volunteer his time in November to assist Sailors collecting the donated items.

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COMNAVSURFLANT HEADQUARTERS RELOCATES TO NAVSTA NORFOLK Press Release

Rear Adm. Pete Gumataotao, Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic (SURFLANT) (center) cuts a ceremonial ribbon during SURFLANT’s ribbon cutting ceremony.

SURFLANT Public Affairs

NORFOLK

Rear Adm. Pete Gumataotao, Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic (SURFLANT), cut the ribbon to the command’s new building Nov. 1, officially recognizing the relocation of his headquarters from Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads to Naval Station Norfolk.

“I want to thank everybody for their hard work,” said Gumataotao. “Really, it took all of you [SURFLANT civilians and Sailors] to accomplish the move. I know it was a lot of work and it took some people out of their comfort zone, but the move really puts us in a better position to support our ships. “The move brings our ‘ohana’ [family] closer together.”

The previous SURFLANT commander, Rear Adm. David Thomas, initiated the move to Naval Station Norfolk, Building D-29, with the intent of positioning the headquarters and its staff much closer to the waterfront.

Former headquarters to U.S. 2nd Fleet, the building received a nine-month renovation project to better support the SURFLANT staff.

Led by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command and contractor Archer Weston, the effort resulted in modernized conferencing facilities, upgraded audio-visual equipment, and computer and telephone lines. It features a more open design to enhance face-to-face communication between different work centers.

The six-week move-in period saw more than 600 Sailors and civilian personnel move their files, gear and supplies to the new headquarters. The transported equipment included more than 700 computers, 27 printers, and countless boxes of files, paperwork and miscellaneous items.

SURFLANT was located in its previous headquarters since it was established in 1975 as a consolidation of the Cruiser-Destroyer, Amphibious, and Surface Forces in the U.S. Atlantic Fleet. The command is one of six U.S. Naval Type Commands and supports more than 70 ships as well as special mission and fleet support units that make up nearly 30 additional commands of the Force.

SURFLANT ships maintain constant readiness to engage enem y land targets, aircraft, ships, and submarines. Naval Beach Group 2, consisting of the Amphibious Seabees (PHIBCB 2), Beach Master Unit 2, and Assault Craft Units 2 and 4, provide essential pre and post-landing support to our Amphibious Forces.

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SURFLANT supports more than 70 ships, as well as special mission and fleet support units that make up more than 29 commands of the Atlantic Surface Force.

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AbilityOne holds annual luncheon for disabled employees

By MCSN Justin R. DiNiro Navy Public Affairs Support Element-East

VIRGINIA BEACH

Employees from AbilityOne, with disabilities, were honored during an appreciation luncheon at the Hornet’s Nest Galley on Naval Air Station Ocean, Oct. 30.

Chesapeake Service Systems (CSS) hosted the sixth annual luncheon to thank their employees with disabilities for their hard work and great service in the galleys aboard various naval stations.

“When I come to work, I feel loved,” said Bill Glenn, AbilityOne employee at

NAS Oceana’s Hornets Nest Galley.” I love coming to work, I love it here.”

“They provided such great service, working so hard to keep the galley clean and making sure our military is happy,” said Chief Warrant Officer 3, Eleithia Castro, Hornets Nest Galley food service officer. “These aren’t disabled workers – they’re our ability workers. We want them to know how much they are appreciated.”

AbilityOne and Chesapeake Service Systems worked together during disability week to hire disabled persons for jobs, which led to the development of National Disability Employment Awareness Month

honoring the disabled individuals in our nation.

“What really makes us appreciate working here is the leadership and the teamwork we get to experience,” said Jasper Joyner, a CSS employee. “We love the companionship that coming to work every day builds.”

Edward Coleman, a CSS employee, and Joyner have each worked with AbilityOne and CSS in the Hornets Nest Galley for two years and according to them, they have a lot of fun every day.

“We were awarded ribbons this year and it was really nice of them,” said Coleman.

“The last year we were given certificates signed by the Navy which was a great feeling.”

“The individuals here work so close to our military everyday, they support our heroes,” said Tom Swanston, chief executive officer of CSS. “I look around the room and I see heroes in themselves. To receive this trophy speaks volumes about the work they do and the life they put into every day.”

NSSA certifies calibration lab partnership in Luxembourg

By Douglas Denzine NSSA Public Affairs

NORFOLK

Norfolk Ship Support Activity’s (NSSA) certification of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Support Agency (NSPA) Reference Calibration Laboratory located in Capellen, Luxembourg, will begin supporting Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers in January 2014.

NSPA-NATO provides laboratory and field calibration services on Test Measuring and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) deployed within European NATO countries.

“The calibration lab already set up in Luxembourg meant that we didn’t have to establish a full callab capability in Rota, Spain to lend support to our ships in that area,” said NSSA Engineering Technician and Metrology and Calibration (METCAL) Auditor Timothy Tippins.

The lab will assist guided-missile destroyers stationed in Rota, a new detachment currently being set up

by NSSA in order to support a Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) presence within the U.S. Navy’s 6th Fleet which maintains the Mediterranean Area of Responsibility.

“There are many benefits in using existing resources in the area, and the Luxembourg lab has onsite capability where members of the lab can actually go to Rota and work with the ships at the detachment,” said Tippins.

The lab has already proven useful as USS Mt. Whitney (LCC 20) is using their services for any calibrations needed on portable TMDE that cannot be fixed on board the ship. Military Sealift Command has also formed a relationship with the lab.

“During our audit of the lab, we had to guarantee that the lab was capable of performing the mis-

sion required,” said Tippins. “With the upcoming support needed for DDGs, which have a BMD platform, there is specific gear that we wanted to make sure the lab was capable of handling.”

“Our team made sure to check the quality of their systems, their personnel, equipment, and their laboratory condition,” said NSSA Engineering Technician Clayton Jedrey.

“We used the guidelines of a Joint Naval Audit Certification to ascertain if the lab could conform to the criteria needed to support our ships.”

Since the lab had previous experience with U.S. ships, it met many of the requirements needed to maintain Navy assets and also proved it was competent of supporting the new BMD gear.

“The visit was highly successful and resulted in a recommendation to the Technical Warrant Holder of certification of the NSPA Reference Laboratory in measurement areas and parameters list in the laborites Scope of Competency (SOC) for NAVSEA cognizant workload,” said South East Regional Maintenance Center Engineering Technician Charles Cockrell.

The NAVSEA METCAL and TMDE Technical Warrant holder signed a letter on July 18, certifying the calibration capabilities of the NATO lab for use on USN ships.

The Luxembourg lab is equipped with a very versatile group of highly professional personnel.

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The NSPA-NATO laboratories are International Organization for Standardization/ International Electrotechnical Commission (ISO/IEC) 17025 accredited ensuring the facilities have quality systems aimed at improving the ability to consistently produce valid results.

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20 Years | 20 Questions

What does the USMC birthday mean to you personally?

The birthday of our Corps is an occasion to celebrate who we are – our proud legacy and rich heritage. It’s a time to reflect on what it means to be a Marine! We celebrate much more than a date or an anniversary – we celebrate 238 years of valor and sacrifice in defense of our country. We celebrate the lives and heroic deeds of Marines and Sailors who have answered the call before us.

We celebrate today’s warriors, facing daily challenges at home and abroad. We celebrate the support of our families and friends whose love and support aid in accomplishing our missions more than we can ever say.

Importantly, we celebrate the indomitable spirit and courage of those Marines and Sailors who have made the ultimate sacrifice over the course of our illustrious history.

What should Marines reflect on during the USMC birthday?

Birthdays are by their very nature a time for reflection. The occasion of the Marine Corps birthday is a time to be proud and a time to be humble. We should be proud of who we are, what we represent, what we do for our country. We should be humble as we recall the deeds of those who have gone before us, the sacrifices that have been made by each succeeding generation of Marines, and by the prospect that we have the awesome responsibility to uphold the legacy of the Corps that we have inherited.

Do you think the Marine Corps Values remain true today as they did in 1775?

Our Core/Corps values of Honor, Courage and Commitment are as true today as they have ever been. It’s who we are ... it’s what we represent ... it’s what the American people expect. As an “All Volunteer Force,” the Marines of today join knowing full well that we are a nation at war – there’s no question of their COURAGE! When they take their oath, it’s their word of HONOR and an expression of their COMMITMENT to exercise moral COURAGE in the execution of their duties.

Although missions have changed in the last 20 years, has Marine commitment remained strong?

Our commitment to Corps and country is steadfast. The nation may alter its course – our national policy and our objectives may change in any given conflict – but for Marines, the task at hand is certain ... we will do our duty –we will do what our nation asks of us.

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Describe the Marine Corps history, its customs and courtesies and why it is so important.

COMMANDER, U.S. MARINE CORPS FORCES COMMAND

The character of today’s Marine Corps has been dramatically shaped by our history – from Tun Tavern to the shores of Tripoli and beyond! Our history inspires us. The legacy of Belleau Wood, Iwo Jima, Inchon, Khe Sanh, Fallujah and Marjah speaks to every Marine. History compels us to meet the expectations of the American people and uphold the proud traditions of the Corps.

How does teamwork and esprit de corps factor into that?

Teamwork and esprit de corps are the essence of our motto, “Semper Fidelis” – “Always Faithful.” We rely on each other in peace and in war. Working together, we can accomplish more than we can as individuals. Under the most demanding conditions and hardships, our collective efforts generate motivation – esprit – that binds us together to achieve our mission – and to take care of each other on the way.

What do you think has been the biggest change to the Marine Corps in the last 20 years?

The Marine Corps is an expeditionary force in readiness. As part of the nation’s Maritime Force in readiness, the most significant change has been the reduction of amphibious warships. In 1994, there were 41 L-Class/amphibious ships in service.

Today, there are 30. Operational maneuver from the sea requires a larger amphibious fleet to meet the challenges of today’s security environment in order to train at home station and operate forward.

Do you think joint services will stay prevalent in the Armed Forces?

Joint Force operations will absolutely continue to be the way of the future. The nation is best served drawing upon the collective capabilities of our respective Services – Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. It is the most efficient and effective use of our military. The Navy and Marine Corps should be proud of the fact that we – the naval service – have been joint since our founding.

Do you think there will be a greater dependence on forward deployed forces?

Yes! The CNO’s tenets are “Warfighting First, Operate Forward, and Be Ready” ... he and the Commandant are aligned – the Commandant’s priorities are to support the war in Afghanistan and to be our nation’s crisis response force – to be the most ready when the nation is the least ready. You don’t do that from home station. We are our nation’s force in readiness. The Navy and Marine Corps are the country’s away team!

How would you say Marines have adjusted to the OPTEMPO and foreign deployments?

OPTEMPO and deployments are what we do! No one joins to sit in garrison and hang out in the barracks. Our goal is to achieve 1:3 dwell for the active force – that means for every year you’re deployed, you’re home three years. With future force reductions, that may not be feasible and a 1:2 dwell may be more the case. In any event, it’s what we do. You can work for General Electric, General Dynamics or General Motors if you want to stay home, but if you want to work for Gen. James F. Amos, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, be prepared to deploy!

What is the state of the morale of Marines you have come in contact with?

The morale of the Marines with whom I serve is high! I hear the media talk about the military and the nation being “war weary” ... for Marines it’s the opposite – we’re battle hardened and ready to go.

How can Marines experience the best of what the Marine Corps has to offer them?

Marines can experience the best of what the Corps has to offer by bringing their “A” game to work every day. When you kill time, you murder success. Keep your head in the game, look for opportunities and strive to do your best in every activity. Whether you stay four years or 40 years, you will reap what you sow ... be all “in” every day!

What part of the Marine Corps has been the most rewarding for you?

The single most rewarding aspect of my career has been the opportunity to work with great Marines and Sailors. The young Marines who join the Corps today are the best we’ve ever seen. Teaching, training, mentoring and leading Marines is what it’s all about. When my Marines succeed, there’s no better reward.

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Name a person during your career who motivated or inspired you.

I’ve had many role models over the course of my career – I can’t single out just one as the most inspirational. The fact is, I always seemed to have that right person at the right time when I needed them. That’s the great thing about the Corps – we enjoy talented, inspirational leaders throughout the ranks. I can think of a number of enlisted Marines and officers who have made a difference in my life – both personally and professionally.

What inspires you to lead?

Marines and the mission!

What is one of the most important aspects of effective leadership?

There is no one thing – no prescription, no recipe, no formula for leadership ... only professional competence, common sense and sound judgment. Understand your mission, take care of your Marines, Sailors and their families. Listen to your subordinates, make your own decisions and exercise moral leadership.

Do you have a favorite motto or saying?

My favorite motto... “Semper Fidelis!”

Of all of your commands, where do you think you had the most impact?

Every command is different and each provides unique opportunities to contribute to the Corps mission. Among my favorites was Marine Corps Recruiting Command. It provided me with the opportunity to engage the American people and tell the Marine Corps story ... to let the young people across the country know that the Marines are looking for a few good men and women ... not just anyone. For 238 years, we’ve kept our standards high and our ranks small. There’s only one promise ... we make Marines, we win our country’s battles, and return quality men and women, imbued with the core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment, back to their communities to become productive members of society.

Are there any unique challenges in your current position?

The unique challenge of today in my current assignment is the austere budget environment that affects all of us. Ensuring that we remain mission capable and take care of our Marines given the drawdown of the force and reduced funding is the challenge.

Marine Forces Command must ensure that we continue to maintain our readiness and relevance while minimizing risk to our assigned missions.

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The storm carved a swath of destruction from Florida to Maine and its fury was felt as far inland as the Appalachian Mountains, and as far west as Michigan and Wisconsin.

“We had to be ready to respond big and fast – so the National Guard deployed in multiple states, creating ground task forces in advance of Hurricane Sandy,” said Army Gen. Frank J. Grass, chief of the National Guard Bureau.

In the aftermath, more than 9,100 citizen-Soldiers and Airmen had boots on the ground across 12 states. Dual-status commanders were appointed to oversee and coordinate military response operations in affected areas in New Jersey and New York.

Now, one year later, poststorm rebuilding and recovery continues.

■ where it hit Hurricane Sandy formed in the Western Caribbean Sea and affected Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti and the Bahamas before making landfall in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States.

“Although it took only a matter of hours for Hurricane Sandy to cause widespread damage throughout the region, recovering from the second-costliest hurricane in U.S. history and improving coastal storm damage risk reduction will be a long and complex task,” said Brig.

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Savre’s area of operations included the worst-hit areas along the East Coast, from New Jersey through New England.

Disaster response efforts and relief during Sandy were well executed, Savre said, because the Corps was able

U.S. Navy Photo A GOES-13 infrared satellite image of Hurricane Sandy provided by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) in Monterey, Calif., shows the storm at approximately 3 p.m. EST in the Atlantic Ocean.

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The Corps’ efforts were helped by Congress, which passed the 2013 Disaster Relief Appropriations Act in January. Of the $60 billion provided for disaster relief agencies, the Corps was given $5 billion.

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Bataan, 22nd MEU begin ARG exercise

By MCSN Mark Hays USS Bataan Public Affairs

USS BATAAN, AT SEA

Sailors from the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are participating in Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercises (ARGMEUEX), commencing, Oct. 23.

ARGMEUX is a three-and-a-half week exercise that is designed to strengthen Navy and Marine Corps amphibious capabilities in preparation for deployment.

The Bataan ARG consists of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 6, 22nd MEU embarked with the ARG and multiple units and ships participating in ARGMEUX. ARGMEUX consists of thousands of Sailors and Marines attached to ships, aviation squadrons, medical units, and a Marine Expeditionary Unit training together for global security.

“We have over 25 Navy and Marine Corps commands and detachments teaming up and participating in the BAT ARGMEUEX,” said Capt. Neil A. Karnes ,Commodore, Amphibious Squadron 6. “This incredibly talented and diverse group of hard charging Sailors and Marines are dedicated to the safe and successful execution of this extremely complex and realistic training opportunity, both at sea and on the beach.”

The BATARG is scheduled to train in a multitude of scenarios designed to test the abundant capabilities of the amphibious force. The core of amphibious ops is ship to shore movement with MV-22, tilt-rotor aircraft and high speed hovercraft, or Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC). Additionally, the exercise will assess many other aspects of maritime operations to include boarding, noncombatant evacuations, and rescue missions.

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York River Harbor Port Security is 24/7 at WPNSTA Yorktown

By Mark O. Piggott Naval Weapons Station Yorktown Public Affairs

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The York River is a navigable estuary, approximately 34 miles long in Eastern Virginia. Its width ranges from one mile across to nearly 2.5 miles near its mouth at the Chesapeake Bay. Its watershed covers 17 counties in Virginia and has been navigated by everyone from Native American Indians to Captain John Smith during the first colonization of America.

Today, it provides a vital “explosive corridor” to the United States Navy and the Atlantic Fleet in defense of our nation. Naval Weapons Station (WPNSTA) Yorktown Harbor Security boats protects more than 22 miles of shoreline and two pier complexes in support of Atlantic Fleet warships meeting worldwide contingencies.

“Considering that the mission at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is to provide weapons and pre-deployment support to U.S. warships, a highly-trained and tactically proficient Harbor Patrol Unit (HPU) constitutes the first line of defense to prevent immediate access from the York River to our ships at the pier during these weapons movements,” said Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Tyler A. Block, one of the coxswains with the HPU. The Brandon, S. D., native has only been at the installation since May, but is already immersed

MCSN Jesse A. Hyatt Above: Chief Gunner’s Mate John Mathewson fires a shot line from the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189).

Left: Crew members aboard USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189) load supplies to send to the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during a replenishment-atsea.

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We have over 25 Navy and Marine Corps commands and detachments teaming up and participating in the BAT ARGMEUEX.”

well as well deck and flight deck crews, staffs and the steely eyed Sailors and hard charging Marines of the Bataan ARG to pull it all together into a choreographed blue/green team of unmatched capability,” said Karnes. “The exercise will further develop communication and at-sea experience, working together as Sailors and Marines toward a common goal of combat readiness.”

-Capt. Neil A. Karnes, Commodore, Amphibious Squadron 6

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USS KEARSARGE Mark O. Piggott Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Bradley Thomas mans a M240 machine gun on one of four Harbor Patrol Unit boats as USS Farragut maneuvers towards the ordnance handling pier at Naval Weapons Station.

in the day-to-day operation of the HPU. As a Basic Boat Coxswain instructor, it’s his job to ensure the 29 Sailors attached to the HPU maintain proficiency within a strict training regime.

“The most difficult aspect of my job is trying to take an already proficient Harbor Patrol Unit and developing advanced levels of skills and tactical knowledge within the Sailors without stretching them even thinner,” Block added.

The HPU operates in the York River 24/7, ensuring the safety and security of the installation pier facilities at WPNSTA Yorktown and Cheatham Annex. The Sailors pilot two 27-foot “Sea Arks” and two 27-foot “Metal Sharks,” both with rigid aluminum hulls powered by two Honda outboard motors. The boats are armed with M240 machine guns mounts.

“The biggest threat is the unknown individual that is planning an attack that we have no clue on where it's coming from rather it's waterborne or on land,” said Chief Master-atArms Marvin K. Montgomery, HPU leading chief petty officer. “The only way to combat that, is, presenting a ‘Hard Target’ and maintaining 360 degree situational awareness at all times – deter, detect and mitigate!”

The HPU patrols along the York River and its tributaries that intersect with the installations. It is an ongoing opera-

tion that requires tactical proficiency and vigilance in their duties. The most challenging risk factor of the HPU is not pleasure boats or fishermen but rather something completely out of their control – the weather.

“The weather is a constant factor in the operations of small boats, the sea state, the current, tides; there are no rain-delays or snow days for the Harbor Patrol Unit,” said Master-atArms 1st Class Christopher A. Harvey, HPU leading petty officer, a native of Garrett, Pa., and a 10-year Navy veteran.

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NORFOLK CLINIC: A LEADER IN TOBACCO CESSATION EFFORTS

By Deborah R. Kallgren Naval Medical Center Public Affairs

PORTSMOUTH

Naval Health Clinic Naval Station Norfolk shared its success in helping patients become tobacco free during a webinar, Oct. 25.

Representing the clinic in the webinar was Peg Smith, Health Promotions nurse educator.

Since joining the Norfolk clinic in 2006, it has been her passion to make it easier for Sailors, their families and retirees to quit tobacco.

“In our tobacco program, we teach people that they are not ‘quitting tobacco or giving something up,’” Smith said. “Instead, we teach them that they are just taking back what they willingly gave away to a pack of cigarettes or a can of dip – power, choice and control over their health, finances and their future.”

After arriving at the clinic, Smith

researched the needs of tobacco users wanting to quit and why so many had trouble completing the classes. The feedback pointed Smith and the team to make the process easier and more Navy-friendly. The clinic, part of Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, serves thousands of Sailors on the Norfolk waterfront, who often were unable to complete the four Tobacco Cessation classes due to fleet and other obligations.

In 2007, the multiple Tobacco Cessation classes were condensed into one four-hour class, leading to 100 percent course-completion rates. This allowed Sailors to attend and complete a tobacco program in one appointment. The course “must meet the needs of operational Navy,” Smith said.

Providers are available after the tobacco workshop to write prescriptions for those who are eligible. Patients no longer have to come back or

make an additional appointment to receive medications to help them quit tobacco.

In addition, after taking the class, patients receive one email a month for six months asking how they are doing and offering encouragement to remain tobacco-free.

“It’s a coordinated effort with many moving parts,” Smith said.

That attention to detail and understanding of their patients’ needs have paid off with higher rates of success.

The addition of twice-a-week open/ walk-in Tobacco Cessation Medication Clinic for refills also helps the patients keep on track.

At the Norfolk clinic, nearly 30 percent of those who took the Tobacco Cessation class in 2012 remained tobacco free for six months.

Smith presented the data to the webinar audience and answered questions about the road to their suc-

cess. The clinic’s innovative approach has not gone unnoticed – in addition to being chosen to present their experience during the webinar, the clinic has been recognized as a Best Practice by the Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, and has been selected by the Partnership for Prevention for inclusion in their book highlighting the most successful military efforts to curb tobacco use.

“We have the indebted responsibility to take care of our veterans, and we have a sacred trust to take care of those who currently wear the uniform ensuring they know we will take care of them and their families,” Smith said. “We simply find and remove barriers to care, meet our patients more than halfway and treat every patient with respect. We don’t know what road they are on, how long

they have been on it or what mountains stand between them and success or peace.

“When they realize they can quit tobacco, they succeed. And when they succeed we create a stronger, healthier, tobacco-free military.”

Approximately 20 commands across Navy Medicine joined the webinar to get ideas on how to develop their own programs and get ideas from the most innovative programs.

The webinar was produced by the Navy-Marine Corps Public Health Center in Portsmouth, and also highlighted Great American Smokeout activities at Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, N.C., and Naval Hospital Bremerton, Wash.

Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center hosts Virtual Smokeout Share Fair

By Hugh Cox Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center Public Affairs

PORTSMOUTH

In support of November’s health observance, Tobacco Free Living, the Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center (NMCPHC) hosted its first Virtual Smokeout

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Share Fair Oct. 25 for health promotion and wellness professionals and leaders Navywide.

The focus of the Share Fair was to promote idea and knowledge sharing, to bring about the continuous improvement of tobacco cessation programs and outcomes.

According to Dr. Mark Long, NMCPHC Public Health educator and event coordinator, the Share Fair will generate awareness among health promotion coordinators and educators and health care team members about tobacco cessation tools and resources, successful practices, and lessons learned, in order to increase use of these tools and strengthen resilience among Sailors and Marines.

“The Tobacco Share Fair

gave us an opportunity to highlight some really good Navy efforts and programs for the Great American Smokeout as well as innovative and effective group interventions, along with discussion and dialogue on tobacco issues, in a cost effective manner,” said Long.

Representatives from nearly 20 Department of the Navy activities, who influence or support tobacco programs at the local level, participated in the event, sharing challenges along with success stories regarding local tobacco cessation efforts.

“This was an excellent way to utilize technology, share ideas and information, enhancing our capabilities to educate patients and promote tobacco cessation programs Navywide,”

said Cmdr. Gerald White, Naval Hospital Jacksonville Wellness Center department head.

Successful practices were also discussed as part of the Share Fair, including Great American Smokeout planning at Naval Hospital Bremerton, Wash., and Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, N.C., as well as the Tobacco Workshop and Tobacco Medication Clinic from the Naval Health Clinic Naval Station Norfolk.

For more information on Navy public health and tobacco cessation, visit www. med.navy.mil/sites/nmcphc/ Pages/Home.aspx.

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NAVY MEDICINE LAUNCHES NEW ONLINE MAGAZINE Press Release U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

Going to an online magazine continues to tell great Navy Medicine stories while reaching new readers.”

-Navy Medicine Magazine editor Valisha Johnson

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The U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) launched an online version of its flagship publication, Navy Medicine Magazine, Oct. 31.

This new website marks the latest evolution of the publication, which has served as the window into the Navy Medicine community for more than 70 years.

The online magazine site will highlight the work of the more than 63,000 Navy Medicine professionals who provide the highest quality care to Sailors, Marines and their families.

“What an awesome opportunity to give our audience an online publication that is unique to Navy Medicine and its mission,” said Capt. Dora Lockwood, BUMED public affairs officer. “This site will help us communicate to our stakeholders in new ways to ensure the widest possible reach.”

In its 70-year history, Navy Medicine Magazine has evolved from a modest, black and white letterpressed newsletter to the glossy, four-color quarterly. The final print edition hits shelves in the beginning of November.

In the new online version, readers will notice familiar features, news and history stories and as well as

fresh ideas such as the new ‘Scrubbing In’ video series, which takes viewers around Navy Medicine to highlight its people and mission.

The website will also allow readers to comment and share content via social media channels, like Facebook and Twitter.

“We are extremely excited about the changes to our magazine,” said Valisha Johnson, BUMED public affairs specialist and editor, Navy Medicine Magazine. “Going to an online magazine continues to tell great Navy Medicine stories while reaching new readers.”

In this always-changing information age, Navy Medicine Magazine continues to be a staple in the collection of Navy publications and is currently the third oldest Navy periodical in continuous production.

U.S. Navy Medicine is a global health care network of 63,000 Navy medical personnel around the world who provide high quality health care to more than one million eligible beneficiaries. Navy Medicine personnel deploy with Sailors and Marines worldwide, providing critical mission support aboard ships, in the air, under the sea and on the battlefield.

To contribute to Navy Medicine Magazine online, contact the editor at valisha.johnson@med.navy.mil for details on contribution guidelines. Check us out at www.navymedicinemagazine.navylive.dodlive.mil/.

FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | NOV 7, 2013 | THE FLAGSHIP | A13 crew serving today, but with Sailors he served with on board Lincoln from May 1989 through September 1993.

“I had been looking for a Sailor I served with for five or six years, One of the Sailors’ signatures who found me on Facebook from found on the deck plates was that the post written about my signaof Data Systems Technician 2nd tures,” said Dukes. “I remember Class Tim Dukes. While Dukes’ serving aboard like it was last rating has been phased out and he week. Those bonds do carry across has long hung up his dungarees, he over time.” reminisced on the years he served USS Abraham Lincoln was comin the Navy, and on board Lincoln. missioned at Norfolk Naval Base, “I look back and remember the pier 12, Nov. 11, 1989. The prinfond parts of the Navy and wish I ciple speakers were the Honorable would have stayed,” said Dukes, Richard Cheney, former Secretary who discovered his signature was of Defense; the Honorable H. Lawfound by Sailors serving aboard rence Garrett III, former Secretary Lincoln after a photo of the signed of the Navy; and Adm. C. A. H. tile was posted on the carrier’s Trost, former Chief of Naval OpFacebook page. “I felt the connec- erations. tion with the crew of today.”

For more news from USS AbraDukes said the Facebook post ham Lincoln (CVN 72), visit www. not only connected him with the navy.mil/local/cvn72/.

LINCOLN PLANKOWNERS’ SIGNATURES DISCOVERED DURING TILE REMOVAL Press Release USS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs

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Sailors serving aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) uncovered a piece of history, Oct. 23, when they stumbled upon signatures of Sailors who signed original deck surfaces soon after the carrier’s commissioning, more than two decades ago.

Sailors assigned to Lincoln’s Combat Systems department found the signatures while refurbishing an area onboard the carrier. Lincoln’s Combat Systems Officer Cmdr.

Chris Haden, reflected on the bond

Finding the signatures of the pre-com crew was a real inspiration, as it was their hard work that made it possible for USS Abraham Lincoln to have such a successful first 25 years.”

-Cmdr. Chris Haden

the Sailors of yesterday share with the Sailors serving on board today and in the future.

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MCSN Phylicia A. Hanson Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Elliot Jones and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Matthew Scott, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), help build a house during a Habitat for Humanity Building on Faith project.

Lincoln Sailors attend Habitat for Humanity dedication, celebrate home completion

By MCSN Jonathon L. Lockwood USS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs

HAMPTON

Volunteers, including Sailors from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), gathered in the living room of a house built by the nonprofit organization Habitat for Humanity in Hampton, to dedicate and celebrate its completion, Oct. 24.

Lincoln Sailors contributed more than 600 hours of volunteer labor toward helping construct the house, and the house next to it, over the last three months.

“I think that it is an awesome experience to be able to come out and give back to the community,” said Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Taylor Denett. “Even if I was only able to put 16 hours into this house, knowing that what I did helped out a family in need, and to see their smile on their face is an amazing experience.”

The home Lincoln Sailors helped to construct is part of the Habitat for Humanity Building on Faith project.

More than 25 area congregations of all denominations combined forces to sponsor a home for Cynthia Owens and her two sons.

“I enjoyed the opportunity to come out and volunteer on such a great project,” said Chief Logistics Specialist Dianne Brathwaite. “Knowing that I was able to help give this family a home that would allow them to care for their sons, is an amazing feeling.”

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Local officials witnessed the ribbon cutting, including Hampton Mayor George Wallace.

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Sailors, families take part in the Monster Dash 5K at NAVSTA Norfolk

By MC2 Molly Greendeer Naval Station Norfolk Public Affairs

More than 780 Sailors, civilians take part in run

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“Ghouls, goblins and werewolves…oh my!”

More than 780 Sailors and civilians participated in the Monster Dash 5-kilometer fun run on Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk, Oct. 31.

“The purpose of this Halloween fun run is to bring everyone from the base together for some fun,” said Duffy Drum, event coordinator with NAVSTA Norfolk Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR). “It’s great to see everyone get in the spirit and wear all kinds of costumes.”

Participants ranged from ages 10 to 63, and more than 10 shore and sea-based commands in Hampton Roads came to represent their command during the event.

“The camaraderie is great, everyone here comes for the same reason and it’s because we all love to run,” said Chief Operations Specialist Kevin Wyche attached to NAVSTA Norfolk. “It is also a great way to prepare for physical readiness tests and these events make it a little more exciting to workout because they give out awards and prizes at the end of the race.”

The event was sponsored by the NAVSTA Norfolk MWR. “Events like these bring the family together as a whole and it’s also a way to stay connected to the community,” said Senior Chief Culinary Specialist Jessica Thompson attached to Commander, Naval Surface Force, Atlantic Fleet. “My children get a chance to wear their costumes and have a fun time together. It also promotes staying fit and it’s always great to boost morale.”

Each contestant who wore a costume received a T-shirt for participating and trophies were given to the top three male and female finishers in each age category.

“I enjoy running and this definitely beats running around a track alone,” said Yeoman 1st Class Yuvetta Abeira attached to NAVSTA Norfolk. “I think they should have more events like these to promote healthy activities for motivation.”

■ family event Participants in the Monster Dash 5-kilometer fun run ranged from ages 10 to 63, and more than 10 shore and sea-based commands in Hampton Roads came to represent their command during the event.

The camaraderie is great, everyone here comes for the same reason and it’s because we all love to run.”

-Chief Operations Specialist Kevin Wyche

Sailors and civilians competed in a costume contest following the Monster Dash 5-kilometer fun run on Naval Station Norfolk, Oct. 31.

Photos by MC2 Molly Greendeer

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COVERALLS

| FRV coveralls were

extensively tested by NCTRF Continued from front flame-resistant, arc-flash resistant and low-lint,” said Clarke. “Once developed, this will allow possible elimination of several other types of organizational clothing, streamlining and standardizing what’s needed at sea.”

The FRV coveralls were extensively tested by the Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility (NCTRF), a government owned and operated laboratory located in Natick, Mass., and passed all flame and flash fire testing requirements in various conditions: new, 25 washes, and after 50 washes. According to NCTRF, the flame-resistance properties of the FRV did not degrade with wear or laundering. All coveralls were tested with a 100 percent cotton Tshirt and brief underneath, pinned on metal collar insignia, leather nametag with Velcro backing and a web belt with clip. While underway, chiefs and officers will wear a khaki, cotton web belt. Command ball caps are authorized for wear; and covers, footwear, outerwear and undershirts will be the same for the FRV as currently authorized for the utility coverall.

Each FRV, which mirrors the design of the existing blue utility coverall, will be constructed from 100 percent cotton, flame-retardant treated fabric currently used in the repair locker coverall. There are more than 50 different sizes available for the FRV, but because of the nature cotton fabric, some shrinkage (approximately 3 - 6 percent) will occur during launderings.

Sailors may require one size larger at initial issue. It is also anticipated that some color fading will occur over time.

Like other organizational clothing, the FRVs will be replaced by each ship over time based on normal wear and tear. The optimal wear life is

estimated at 18-24 months, however, the wear life could potentially be less from heavy use. FRVs are ordered by units from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).

Should the FRV become soiled, torn or prematurely worn, Sailors should turn in the unserviceable FRV to be issued a new set.

Once FRVs are issued, it is the only uniform authorized to be worn at sea – to include all watchstations.”

-Fleet Master Chief (AW/SW/ IDW) Chuck Clarke, USFF

Initial fleet supplies, approximately 230,000 coveralls, will be subsidized by already available fleet funding (no out of pocket expenses to Sailors) and are scheduled to begin being distributed to Sailors in the fleet as organizational clothing – not a uniform – before the end of the year for those who are scheduled to deploy in early 2014, as well as forward deployed naval forces. All fleet surface Sailors will be issued two sets of FRVs by September of 2014.

The average per-unit procurement cost for an FRV coverall is estimated at $50.24. The Navy has spent approximately $40,000 in fielding the new FRV, and will cost the Navy $11.5 million to procure the initial issue and distribute it among the fleet. The total cost to field and issue the new FRVs is approximately $12 million.

“Our seabag today con-

tains no flame-resistant items in it,” explained Capt. Frank W. Futcher, N41 Supply Ops/Fleet Services, USFF, noting that existing utility coveralls, made with a 65 percent polyester fabric, and the Navy Working Uniform (NWU) type I, made with a 50/50 nylon-cotton blend fabric, are not flame-resistant and will not self-extinguish.

Futcher said commands should be vigilant of what is worn either under or over the FRV, but said the existing foul weather jacket and green flyer’s jacket used afloat are authorized cold weather garments that are designed to be flame-resistant. “[The seabag] does have a few wool items in it – a peacoat and the optional wool sweater you can wear shipboard – but neither of those wool items are flame-resistant. Wool is a natural fiber, and does contain its own moisture and will selfextinguish, but when exposed to flame, it too will burn.”

The FRVs are said to provide the same protection as the current engineering coveralls and are intended for general shipboard use, however, they do not serve as a firefighting ensemble. When worn with correct battle dress (flash hood, gloves, pant legs tucked in, top button buttoned, sleeves rolled down and buttoned, and steel toed leather boots), the coveralls provide Sailors with significant levels of protection against a variety of flame and flash fire hazards. The long-term solution will be to develop an all-purpose flameresistant coverall that will be suitable for general shipboard use, taking into consideration type commander (TYCOM) specific requirements.

“Once FRVs are issued, it is the only uniform authorized to be worn at sea – to include all watchstations,” said Clarke. “The NWU type I, the current seabag cover-

David Todd A static display of the new flame-resistant variant (FRV) coveralls was on exhibition onboard Naval Station Norfolk’s C-9 auditorium, Nov. 1. The FRV coveralls are scheduled for distribution to the fleet in 2014.

alls and other polyester and poly blend uniforms will no longer be authorized for wear underway except for special events [such as manning the rails, change of command, or receptions held at anchor].

There is still the safety requirement for arc-flash protection, low-lint and flight deck clothing, which the FRV will not replace.”

Submarine personnel will continue to wear the poly/ cotton utility coveralls until a long-term all-purpose coverall solution that is flame-resistant with low-lint qualities is made available, however, a specific timeline for a roll-

out to the fleet is unknown at this time. Units with existing stocks of suitable flame-resistant clothing, such as engineering coveralls, are directed to continue distribution until stocks are exhausted.

Futcher noted that Sailors who have not been issued FRV coveralls are safe at sea. Current organizational clothing and the NWU type I remain safe uniforms when worn properly and under normal steaming conditions, however, they are not appropriate for firefighting.

This month and through December, TYCOMs will hold a series of show and

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tell roadshows in fleet concentration areas to ensure Sailors have an opportunity to see and feel the new FRV. The goal is to provide an understanding on the basics of where, when and how to wear the new coverall.

Visit www.cffc.navy.mil for more details.

online To view the joint message that details the FRV rollout plan and guidance on the occasion and manner of wear, visit http://goo.gl/ TCDlWO.

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coleslaw among menu items Continued from front

U.S. Navy photo Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96), participate in a 5K race in support of breast cancer awareness month.

Bainbridge Sailors raise money for breast cancer research

By Lt. j.g. Peter Pagano USS Bainbridge Public Affairs

USS BAINBRIDGE, AT SEA

USS Bainbridge’s (DDG 96) forecastle, usually the site of anchor details, linehandling operations, and the mighty blast of the 5-inch gun, was home to pink ribbons, decorative T-shirts, and some very colorful headbands, Oct. 27.

In support of breast cancer awareness month, 17 crew members competed in a 5K race to raise money for breast cancer research.

The race, a collaborative effort between the First and Second Class Petty Officer Associations onboard, raised more than $1,000 toward the Combined Federal Campaign, to be donated under the Tidewater chapter of the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

The idea started at the First

Class Petty Officer Association’s (FCPOA) monthly meeting for October. Members wanted to show support for those dealing with the disease back home.

They quickly drew inspiration from the visible support fellow Operations department Sailors had shown to Operations Specialist 2nd Class Justin Wilson, whose mother is battling cancer. Wanting to spread this energy throughout the ship, the First and Second Class Petty Officer Associations came together, hashing out ideas until they both decided on the run.

It was truly a team effort with everyone pitching in to help. Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Andrew Freeman’s wife even sent pink ribbons and wreathes from home to be displayed by the crew. The event saw no shortage of support from the crew, with runners

and spectators alike donating.

Culinary Specialist 1st Class Cindy Garza said more than 100 Sailors made donations.

When asked if he thought the event was a success, SCPOA member and coordinator for the event, Operations Specialist 2nd Class Jacques Bates, responded, “Any time you raise money for a worthy cause, no matter how big or small, it’s a success.” Pausing reflectively before continuing. “You know, people think we’re heroes for being out here every day at sea. But there are people back home fighting their own battles, and we want to let them know we are here to support them too.”

Bainbridge is currently on deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation in the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations.

The “Backyard Boys,” who nicknamed themselves “Team El Guapo” to fit their Mexican-style theme of recipes and displays, dressed for the occasion in ponchos and sombreros, thick mustaches and maracas.

On the menu: shrimp ceviche coleslaw, pumpkin jalapeño cornbread, southwest chili rubbed brisket with chipotle rum BBQ sauce and mojo criollo chicken.

“We try to think of an altogether theme, like last year, we did a luau, so we did more of a Hawaiian barbecue,” said Culinary Specialist 1st Class Micah Lee, the leading petty officer of NMCP’s galley. “This year’s more of a Mexican-style food, so more the spice and flavors of Mexico, so that’s why we are dressed up with sombreros, and we

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are having a good time. Our name is the “Backyard Boys,” but every year we have a side name. This year, we are “Team El Guapo.”

In the previous two years, they won four awards, including Most Creative Table (twice), Most Entertaining and the Peoples’ Choice Award. The Hawaiian theme last year won them the Peoples’ Choice award, and they proudly displayed their 2012 awards at this year’s throwdown.

This year, they were focused on the award that had thus far eluded them – the Judges’Award.

“We want the Peoples’ Choice again, but we want the Judges’ Award, too,” Lee said.

“We’re not greedy, but we want it. We came here to win.”

In the end, the team’s recipe earned them the Best Overall BBQ award.

| Exercise simulated aircraft

crash, building fire, partial collapse Continued from front The drill consisted of a simulated aircraft crash combined with a simulated building fire and partial collapse. The training evolution involved similar circumstances to those faced by first responders when a Navy F/A18D jet crashed in Virginia Beach last year.

“We try to make the training as realworld as possible,” said Virginia Beach Fire Department firefighter Josh Creamer.

“The problems that occurred during that plane crash are things we encounter here, so we try to work through it and remember the lessons learned.”

Civilian first responders were not the only ones to benefit from the training.

“There’s no one in the Navy that isn’t focused on training,” said Chope. “It’s important in this era of constrained resources that we continue the types of training that we need to have to keep us sharp and ready to respond to any contingency. It’s critically important.”

Due to the heavy concentration of Navy installations in Hampton Roads, resources from across the area were invited to take part in the training evolution.

“It’s always a benefit when we’re able to bring multiple resources together,” said Battalion Chief Amy Valdez of the Virginia Beach Fire Department. “On a dayto-day basis, we’re kind of separated, but we know that in the event of a large-scale event of this nature, we’re going to have to work together.”

For Chope, it is vital for the Navy to reach out and show solidarity with the Hampton Roads community.

“It’s important for our young Sailors, and even older Sailors like me, to see and recognize the commitment we have to those who live, work and play in this community,” said Chope. “I’m very proud of this team and our relationships with all of the Hampton Roads area and we look forward to continuing this kind of exercise to hone our capabilities in the field.”

FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | NOV 7, 2013 | THE FLAGSHIP | A17 Boatswain’s Mate First Class Tyrone Williams (center), Norfolk Ship Support Activity, Ridged Hulled Inflatable Boat (RHIB) Maintenance Assist Team, and his crew, perform preventative maintenance checks on a RHIB aboard USS Ross (DDG 71).

RHIBMAT pilot program begins on USS Ross

By Chris Wyatt Norfolk Ship Support Activity Public Affairs

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Norfolk Ship Support Activity’s (NSSA) Rigid Hulled Inflatable Boat Maintenance Assist Team (RHIBMAT) pilot program initiated work on USS Ross (DDG 71), Oct. 21.

RHIBMAT is the newest NSSA MAT established to find, fix and document shipboard material discrepancies within the fleet.

“Specifically on the RHIBs, we are looking at the engines.

It is the area where, in past inspections, Ship’s Force (S/F) has found discrepancies,” said NSSA Lead MAT Zone Manager Jorge Lopez. “RHIBMAT was created in order to reduce those discrepancies. Our guys go aboard and conduct Preventa-

tive Maintenance System (PMS) checks with S/F. We answer any questions S/F may have regarding PMS checks on the RHIB. When we help S/F find, fix and document discrepancies thoroughly, the next time we go aboard, fewer corrective actions are needed.”

Even though the engine is a critically important part of the RHIB, when doing PMS checks the MAT looks at everything from bow to stern. These PMS inspections cover the boats electronics systems, associated safety gear, checking the boats sponson and a hull check is completed. An operational check of the RHIB is also done.

“We take these PMS checks very seriously. When you have a man overboard, you need to be able to turn the key and start the boat. Minutes are very precious

in those situations. It is our job to help S/F maintain the readiness of these RHIBs,” said Lopez.

RHIBMAT will spend two weeks aboard Ross. “We are excited and thankful to help our fellow Sailors and shipmates on the waterfront. We like to think of NSSA as the NASCAR pit stop for the fleet. Our job is to get these ships in-and-out in a timely manner where our work is done as efficiently as possible,” said NSSA Production Manager Ronnie Saunders.

Since the MAT’s inception in 2010, the NSSA team has completed more than 2,000 I-Level and Depot-Level repairs, 3,000 PMS checks along 150 ship visits. Currently NSSA has nine Maintenance Assist Teams – Auxiliary, Deck, Electrical, Gas Turbine, Valve, Watertight Door, Gun, Laundry and Galley team.

Navy seeks ideas from across the fleet on balancing capacity and capabilities in times of constraints ■ lots of feedback The CNO’s Reducing Administrative Distractions (RAD) initiative received nearly 1,500 ideas, had more than 7,600 comments posted on these ideas, and 91,000 votes casted to help easily identify the top ideas.

Press Release Navy Warfare Development Command Public Affairs

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In order to generate innovative ideas on how to best maintain the capabilities and capacity of the Navy and mitigate risks in an era of constrained resources, the Navy is hosting an online collaborative event to solicit input from a broad, diverse audience.

Cap2con MMOWGLI – or Capacity, Capabilities and Constraints Massive Multiplayer Online War Game Leveraging the Internet – seeks creative ideas to spread mission requirements across the active, reserve and civilian forces to keep “warfighting first.”

The game will be played in two phases.

Phase I – an idea discovery phase – will take place Nov. 4 - 10. Phase II, which will focus on further refining the ideas from Phase I, will be played Dec. 2 - 8.

Cap2con MMOWGLI is sponsored by the Chief of Navy Reserve, Navy Warfare Development Command (NWDC), Office of Naval Research and the Naval Postgraduate School.

“Some of the best ideas come from the deck plate,” said Vice Adm. Robin Braun, chief of Navy Reserve. “I believe this exercise will draw out ideas that can help the Navy best leverage the talents of our active and reserve component Sailors.”

Results of the game will be used to

inform high-level discussions about future Navy force structure, strategies and capabilities across the active, reserve and civilian components.

The internet “card-based” game is easy to play. Root cards start off the game, and players build on, counter, refine or seek further information by placing their own cards on top of root cards.

Promising “card chains” form the basis for action plans that further develop the participants’ ideas. Participants can play for as little or as long as they want, 24hours a day, from any internet browser.

For those competitive “gamers,” leader boards recognize players with special achievements and bragging rights, all in good fun.

“Internet crowdsourcing games are gaining traction helping the Navy to address some of its more challenging problems,” said Rear Adm. Scott Jerabek, commander, NWDC. “The CNO’s Reducing Administrative Distractions (RAD) initiative received nearly 1,500 ideas, had more than 7,600 comments posted on these ideas, and 91,000 votes casted to help easily identify the top ideas. We are looking forward to similar collaboration in cap2con MMOWGLI to address this very serious challenge for all of us.”

Interested players can sign up at https:// mmowgli.nps.edu/cap2con/signup anytime and will be notified once the game is open for play Nov. 4.

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SUBMARINE NORTH DAKOTA CHRISTENED IN GROTON

Lt. j.g. Phillip Chitty Ship sponsor, Katie Fowler, wife of retired Vice Adm. Jeff Fowler, christens Pre-Commissioning Unit North Dakota (SSN 784), by breaking a bottle of sparkling wine against the back of the sail.

Submarine Group 2 Public Affairs

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A message from the commandant of the Marine Corps

Semper Fidelis, General James F. Amos

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By Lt. Timothy Hawkins

Happy 238th birthday U.S. Marine Corps For 238 years, the United States Marine Corps has proudly served our great Nation with unfailing valor – bolstered by the enduring fortitude of our fellow Marines, our families, and our friends. This is why each year on Nov. 10, Marines from all generations gather together, ■ more in groups large and small, to celfrom the ebrate the birthday of our Corps Marine and to reflect our proud legacy Corps and warrior ethos we share. This See B12 for is what unites us as Marines. From more coverage our first battle at New Providence of the U.S. to today in Afghanistan, Marines have always shown that they were Marine Corps made of tougher stuff – that when birthday. the enemy’s fire poured in from all angles, and the situation was grim, Marines unequivocally knew that their fellow Marines would stay behind their guns, fight courageously, and drive the enemy from the battlefield. We have always known hardship, fatigue, and pain... but we have never known what it is to lose a battle!

Marines of generations past built our reputation as the most disciplined and honorable warriors to ever set foot on a battlefield, and we have triumphed in every battle because our Corps has always focused on iron discipline and combat excellence. This is who we are... this is what we do! It matters not whether you carried an M-1, an M-14, or M-16. It matters not whether you fought on a lonely island in the Pacific, assaulted a citadel in the jungle, or marched up to Baghdad. It matters not whether you are a grunt, a pilot or a loggie. What matters is that, when the chips were down and things got tough, your fellow Marines could count on you to stand and fight... and fight you did!

This year, we celebrate the anniversary of several epic battles in our celebrated history – 70th anniversary of the 2nd Marine Division landing on Tarawa, the 45th anniversary of the Battle of Hue City, and the 10th anniversary of the “March Up” to Baghdad. Marines who fought in these legendary battles each made their mark upon the history of our Corps. They have passed a rich and illustrious legacy on to us – a much heralded reputation. It is ours to jealously guard, and it up to us to make our own marks and thus proudly pass it on to the generations of marines who will follow.

Sgt. Maj. Michael Barrett joins me in congratulating each of you. Because of you, your selfless service, and your many sacrifices, our Corps remains strong and ready to respond to any crisis. Throughout history, Marines have faced tough times and there will be tough times ahead, but there is no challenge we cannot overcome if we remain honorable and always faithful to our Nation, our Constitution and each other. Happy Birth Day, Marines!

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MC1 Arif Patani Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus presents Sgt. Joshua Moore, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines, with a Navy Cross medal.

SECNAV presents Navy Cross to Sgt. Joshua Moore Press Release Secretary of the Navy Public Affairs

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus presented Sgt. Joshua Moore with the Navy Cross Medal during a ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 1.

Moore, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines, earned the nation’s second highest award for valor for his actions during combat operations while deployed to Northern Marjah, Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

On March 14, 2011 Moore’s scout

sniper element came under attack while occupying a compound north of Marjah.

As Moore and his fellow Marines were preparing to exit the compound, they came under attack and an insurgent threw two grenades over the wall into their position.

Without hesitation, Moore picked up the closest grenade and threw it back out of the compound before it exploded. Realizing seconds later that the second grenade was not going to explode he charged out of the compound to aid three Marines who were previously wounded in the attack.

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JKO offers Sailors on remote duty transition GPS class Press Release Commander, Navy Installations Command

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The Transition Goals, Plans, Success (Transition GPS) virtual curriculum is now available on the Joint Knowledge Online (JKO) portal.

The JKO portal provides joint training resources including training courses, seminars, video library, and communities of interest. Also training on JKO is tracked, reported and can be managed for individual service member’s unique training requirements.

“Family members unable to attend the classroom-based training now have

access to Transition GPS virtually,” said Shauna Turner, Commander Navy Installations Command’s Headquarters, Work and Family Life Program Manager.

“Locations without internet access will receive a Transition GPS Virtual Curriculum DVD that can be used to meet VOW compliance.”

The Transition GPS virtual curriculum is not intended to replace classroombased instruction, but is for Sailors who are on remote duty and/or are located farther than 50 miles from any military installation that offers Transition GPS Workshops.

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The Navy’s 11thVirginia-class attack submarine was christened in Groton, Conn., Nov. 2, during a late-morning ceremony at the General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) shipyard.

The ceremony marked the official naming of Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) North Dakota (SSN 784). The ship is currently under construction by both GDEB and Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, through a teaming arrangement.

Ship sponsor, Katie Fowler, wife of retired Vice Adm. Jeff Fowler, was on hand to officially christen the submarine by breaking a bottle of sparkling wine against the back of the boat’s sail.

“In the name of the United States, I christen thee North Dakota. May God bless her and all that sail in her,” said Fowler, just before giving the bottle a brisk swing.

During keynote remarks, Commander, Submarine Forces Vice Adm. Michael Connor told more than 4,500 dignitaries, Sailors, and shipyard personnel in attendance that the Navy needs the nuclear-powered attack submarine as soon as “practical.”

“The Submarine Force eagerly awaits the day when USS North Dakota will assume the watch and establish a legendary reputation worthy of the name North Dakota,” said Connor. “There’s still much to be done, and there is not a moment to lose.”

PCU North Dakota is the second Navy ship named after the 39th state. The first was a Delaware-class dreadnought battleship.

SSN-784’s name was chosen in honor of North Dakota’s proud military heritage. Seventeen North Dakotans have been awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in combat.

» see SUBMARINE | B15 ■ sub stats The submarine measures 377 feet in length and has a beam of 34 feet. It will displace 7,800 tons and be capable of operating at more than 25 knots under water.

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Virginia Beach hosts Military Family Festival The 2013 Military Family Festival was held Oct. 27, at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, providing local military families with a day of appreciation and fun while also staging the largest resource fair in the region geared toward the needs of military families.

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‘Tis the season to give

By Margie Russell Fleet & Family Support Center Norfolk

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It’s that time again. Time for baking, decorating, lighting candles, praying, traveling, eating, enjoying festive music… and shopping. Shopping? Yes, shopping…and lots of it. It’s holiday gift giving season. No matter what holiday your family celebrates, chances are there are expectations of a gift. Err…make that gifts. Many kids are busy making lists, checking them twice, and making sure you know exactly which items on the list they HAVE to have.

What’s a parent to do?

It seems that many children have access to more brandname clothing, expensive electronic gadgets, and other assorted goodies than many of their parents could have never imagined as kids. We say we want our children to learn gratitude, to share, and to think of others. However, parents often try to provide their kids with

the things they didn’t receive as children. This frequently causes family conflicts when parents feel their children don’t appreciate all they’ve provided for them.

Well, maybe this is the holiday season we change things up a bit. Maybe this is the holiday season that we concentrate on giving gifts of time together instead of “stuff.” Let’s explore some possibilities…

■ Wrap a fishing tackle box with a few inexpensive supplies and an invitation to an all-day fishing excursion together at a nearby fishing hole.

■ Place some yarn, knitting needles or crochet hook, and instructions to make a scarf in a festive bag. Include a coupon good for an afternoon of needlework instruction with you.

■ Print a map of a local hiking trail and use it to wrap up some new socks or hiking shoes. Tie it up with a sweat band and attach a tag with a fill in the blank statement: I’m going on a hike to (location) with my parents on (date/ time).

■ Print out the flyer for a workshop at the local hardware store on how to make a small table or bookshelf. Write “Let’s go to this together!

Love, Dad” across the flyer in bright red marker. Place a small hand tool or two along with the flyer into a new tool bag with a little holiday decoration.

■ Sign yourself and your

child up for a cake decorating class. Place the class tickets with your names on them in a basket along with a few measuring cups and decorating supplies. Wrap them up in a festive kitchen towel or apron with a note that says “Let’s go bake a cake together! Love, Mom” You, like many military families, may find yourself being separated from your family during the holidays due to deployment. That may have you wondering how you could give your kids the gift of time when you can’t be with them.

Any of the ideas listed above could be a fun way to celebrate homecoming with your children. In addition, a few ideas to spend some virtual time together during the separation: ■ Splurge on a new camera with a video feature for your child. Give them a list of places you’d like them to take a selfie and send it to you.

■ Send several photos or short video clips to older kids. Challenge them to guess where you are or what you are doing in each photo or clip.

Encourage them to create the same challenge for you.

■ You’ll need help with this one: Create a scavenger hunt for your kids. Have your designated helper leave hints all over the house with each hint leading to the next hint. At the end of their hunt, they’ll find a gift from you. As a special bonus have the family com-

puter playing a special holiday video message from you. To make it extra special (if it can be arranged) have a computer where you can be available for a video chat.

■ Create a questionnaire for your kids to complete using fill in the blanks, multiple choice and true or false answer options. The questions can be ways to stay up to date with their likes/dislikes, their new friends, schoolwork, holiday plans, and more. Encourage your child to make a questionnaire for you, too.

The ideas for gifts of time are endless and precious.

Using the things your family members are interested in, you can continue to create these gifts for years to come and in the process spend many hours together creating memories and family traditions. If you are looking for other ideas to enhance your military family, and rise to the challenges and rewards of military family life, consider attending Fleet and Family Support Center’s Parenting in a Military Family program.

Taking care of our heroes

By Bianca Martinez Military Spouse Contributor

One of the things that I treasure about writing for The Flagship is having the opportunity to spread the word about issues I think are so important. If you have been following me here for a while you are already well aware that I feel strongly about taking care of our heroes when they come home from war. There are two inspirational families right here in our own backyard fighting the good fight for those returning with wounds you can see and those you can not.

I received a message from a family a few weeks ago.

They are working very hard to organize an event focusing on military suicides and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). As Gold Star parents, they know the pain of losing their loved one and in honor of their son, Spc. James M. Ciccone, they are hosting a showing of the film “Happy New Year.” I have watched the trailer and I was brought to tears.

Make a difference on military suicide and PTSD and join us in attending this Virginia Beach event. Stop Soldier Suicide Presents: Happy New Year. Everyone is welcome and invited to come to this event! The Ciccones know they can not bring their son back, but they hope to keep any other family from going through this heartbreaking loss. So this showing is their way to bring awareness to the community. The event will be taking place at Cinema Cafe at Pembroke Meadows in Virginia Beach. A social and silent auction will be taking place as well as special guests with information on how to help those struggling with the pains of war. This screening is one night only here in Hampton Roads. For more information on the event head to www.wtkr.com and look for this story.

Some of the contributions from the Ciccone’s “Happy New Year” event will be going to one of my favorite organizations, Wounded Wear. Coincidentally, this week marks the release of Wounded Wear Founder, Jason Redman’s book release. The Trident is his story. A Navy SEAL severely injured in Iraq, Redman has overcome so much and he shares it all in this captivating book.

I could not put it down. Personally, where I drew the most inspiration was from the story of his wife, Erica.

She is an amazing example of strength and determination. Their marriage endured more than many could imagine and their love continues to grow stronger. Incredibly, through all of this, the Redman’s found way to give even more to their country and they now make sure wounded veterans know someone cares. I honestly believe Wounded Wear has prevented many of the possible suicides the Ciccones are also working to prevent.

I have seen first-hand what Wounded Wear has done for our nation’s amazing veterans. What I had not known was the full story of why the Redmans felt the need to make it happen. The Trident will definitely be on our list for Christmas gifts for our friends and family this year.

We can all make a difference. Look to these two families and see that it’s possible. When you think you can’t, know that the littlest gesture could brighten someone’s day and maybe even save a life.

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

HELLOS, GOODBYES, AND LOTS OF SEE YOU LATERS

By Tiffany Silverberg Military Spouse Contributor

Friends are a strange thing in military life. They come as fast as they go, and often it’s after they leave, you realize how precious they are. We all approach the constant change differently. I’ve heard some say they are cautious about opening themselves up to new friends all the time. They aren’t eager to let an influx of people into their lives, knowing it will all shift and change in a matter of months. I understand.

Yet, I’ve heard others say they love all the new faces, the new backgrounds, the new stories. They embrace the potential to increase their circle and are ready for the changes ahead. I understand that too.

I, somehow, fall in the middle.

I’ve been around long enough to know not to throw myself into the fray too quickly. I know to let myself observe for a bit, see how the dynamics of a group play out. I’ve learned to be comfortable with the friends I do have, the ones I know I can trust with our life and our story,

so I can try to welcome new families into the fold, without feeling too exposed. Or at least that’s the goal.

I think after years of dozens, maybe hundreds, of goodbyes, I’ve learned the reality of the revolving door of our lives. Freely letting people in and letting people out is the only way the door functions properly. That being said, as it revolves, it has to be ready to let those who’ve left, come back in and those who just came in, slip out, if my department store of life is just not right for them. We can’t expect

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to hold people in or shut them out in this life. It’s just too transient and too unexpected for that.

That’s where my stiff upper lip comes from. I’ve been asked multiple times if I’m even sad or whether or not I cry over all these goodbyes. The truth is, I generally refuse to accept them. Orders come faster than we remember and soon enough we are all reshuffled again.

And in this age of Facebook and Skype and Instagram, how far away are we really?

So, if I’ve said “Hello” recently,

know that I’m eager to welcome you into the circle, and I’m glad to introduce you to my ever-growing network. And if we’ve said “Goodbye,” please know I really meant “See You Later!” because the door is still revolving.

Tiffany Silverberg is Navy wife and foodie with an independent streak.

As a freelance writer, she brings years of journalism and language experience to non-profits, businesses and families, telling their stories online and offline. Visit her website at www.tiffanysilverberg.com.

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Biden, Senate and military spouses team up to assemble care packs for Wounded Warriors

By Melanie Kaye and Andrea Sok Joining Forces

Last week, Dr. Jill Biden welcomed Senate and military spouses to the Vice President’s residence to assemble more than 1,500 USO Warrior Care Packs for wounded, ill and injured troops. These special kits were filled with toiletry items most requested – and needed – by our healing heroes. The lip balm, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, lotion, towels and razors will be combined with T-shirts, pants and blankets to provide troops with items to comfort and remind them of home during the recovery process.

The USO is well known for their care packages, having shipped millions to troops around the globe in the past decade.

Dr. Biden and the spouses moved through the assembly line often packing two to three kits at a time.

In true Joining Forces spirit, the Senate spouses in attendance represented both sides of the aisle and the military spouses represented all branches of the military.

The majority of the USO Warrior Care Packs will be sent to USO Centers throughout Afghanistan as well as the USO Warrior Center at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany – often the first stop for wounded troops on their journey back to the United States.

The USO has had the privilege of working with First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Biden on many occasions in support of their Joining Forces initiative. They have hosted events supporting military mothers, spouses, children and most recently welcomed the 2013 USO Service Member Honorees to the White House to recognize them for their bravery and service.

For more than 72 years, the USO has been lifting the spirits of America’s service members and their families. The USO provides critical support to our military communities through an array of comprehensive programs that have continued to adapt to meet the changing needs of our military communities. With more than 160 locations worldwide and 1,700 family programs, their broad reach and valuable resources have touched the lives of millions.

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackeline M. Perez Rivera At a similar event, Gunnery Sgt. Harelo Keel (right) helps his wife, Tomoko, walk across a bridge constructed by students, during Marine Corps Engineer School and the Coast Guard Special Missions Training Center’s “In Their Boots Day” at Courthouse Bay aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.

Spouses spend day in boots of their Marine

By Marine Lance Cpl. Alejandro Bedoya Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center

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Marine Corps spouses took part in “In Their Boots Day,” hosted by Lifestyle, Insights, Networking, Knowledge and Skills (L.I.N.K.S) at Felix Field, Oct. 24. The spouses participated in different mock-training events that their Marines are regularly required to conduct.

“Our program is like an introduction to the Marine Corps lifestyle,” said Amber Bilderain, L.I.N.K.S program manager. “The spouses get a chance to spend a day in their Marine’s boots.

It gives them a good understanding of what their husbands do and how difficult it would be to do every day.”

The Marine wives started the day with classes covering Marine Corps knowledge including classes on customs and courtesies, and rank structure. The spouses then charged an inflatable obstacle course. Once they completed the course two times, the wives ran to another section of Felix Field to suit up for laser tag and learn

how to conduct fire and movement drills. The spouses were faced with the challenge of overcoming an enemy force portrayed by Marines, which they defeated.

The spouses grabbed Meals-Readyto-Eat for lunch before gearing up in flak jackets and Kevlar helmets to take a ride in a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement, or 7-ton. The 7-ton took the wives to the Explosive Ordinance Disposal building to see a static display of different equipment EOD technicians use for training on base, and combat environments.

“Our husbands are used to seeing these kinds of things,” said Lindsey Ferguson, a Marine Corps spouse.

“We are constantly surrounded by them, why not learn about them.”

The spouses were excited to learn about the Marine Corps and use the knowledge they gained to make their Marine Corps experience even better.

“This is like our little boot camp,” Ferguson said. “We want to be the best Marine wives we can possibly be and with events like these, it will help us achieve our goal.”

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THINGS SAILORS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE ACA

By MC2 Amara Timberlake Defense Media Activity

The Affordable Care Act has created quite a stir across the country. Also known as Obamacare, the new law aims to make medical care more accessible to all Americans. Here are five things that Sailors should know about the new law.

Affordable Care Act will have little impact on TRICARE beneficiaries Press Release Defense Health Agency

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The Affordable Care Act, also known as the health care law, was created to expand access to affordable health care coverage, lower costs, and improve quality and care coordination for all Americans.

Under the health care law, people will have health coverage that meets a minimum standard (called “minimum essential coverage”) by Jan. 1, 2014, qualify for an exemption, or may be required to pay a fee if they have affordable options, but remain uninsured. Because of this, many TRICARE beneficiaries may be wondering how this new law will affect them and their families.

Simply speaking, the Affordable Care Act will have very little impact on TRICARE beneficiaries.

The biggest change they will notice

may be an extra letter in their mailbox every January and an extra box to check on their tax forms every April.

Beneficiaries who receive TRICARE benefits, whether at no cost, by electing to pay an enrollment fee, or by paying monthly premiums, have minimum essential coverage under the Affordable Care Act. This includes: TRICARE Prime, Prime Remote and Standard; TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS); TRICARE Young Adult (TYA); TRICARE Retired Reserve (TRR); and the Continued Health Care Benefit Program (CHCBP).

Eligibility alone for premiumbased TRICARE benefit plans – TRS, TYA, TRR and CHCBP – does not constitute minimum essential coverage. Eligible beneficiaries must purchase and be in good standing, by paying their premiums to have coverage in force, in

order for these TRICARE programs to qualify as minimum essential coverage. There are two groups of TRICARE beneficiaries who do not meet the minimum essential coverage requirement: those getting care for line of duty only related conditions, and those only eligible to receive care in military hospitals or clinics.

Beginning with the 2014 tax season, and every tax year after that, the Department of Defense will send every TRICARE beneficiary the same information it sends the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

This notification will detail whether sponsors and their dependents had minimum essential coverage during the previous year. Sponsors can then use this information when they file their tax forms.

Because the information sent to the IRS is generated using beneficiaries’ Social Security numbers, it’s essential for sponsors to make sure their family’s Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) information is correct and up-to-date.

1. All Americans are required by law to have minimum essential coverage.

Beginning Jan. 1, 2014, everyone (with a few exemptions) will be required to have some type of health insurance or face a 1 percent tax (of total household income) that could go up to 2.5 percent by 2016. For anyone who is not currently insured through their employer, the new Health Insurance Marketplace allows people to comparison shop for a plan that best meets their needs.

2. If you have TRICARE, you’re good.

Active duty service members need not worry.

Military personnel, veterans, civilians and their families covered under TRICARE will not see a change in their care or tax status. No additional action is required. Additionally, if you’re enrolled in (or are a beneficiary of) Veterans health care program, VA Civilian Health and Medical Program (CHAMPVA) or Spina bifida health care benefits program, you’re considered to have minimum essential coverage under the health care law and are not required to get additional coverage. Civilians that are satisfied with their current policy won’t need to make any changes either.

online To see the list of exempted groups, visit www.irs.gov and for more information on the new health care laws, visit www. whitehouse. gov.

3. If you’re separating, you need to act quickly if you want to avoid a fee.

Limited service members are eligible for 180 days of TRICARE for free, after they separate.

You can also purchase the Continued Health Care Benefit Program for an additional 18 months of minimum essential coverage. Once that runs out, it’s important that the minimum essential coverage is obtained through other means to avoid the fee.

4. ... And you don’t want to pay the fee.

Starting January 1, 2014, if someone doesn’t have a health plan that qualifies as minimum essential coverage, they may have to pay a fee that increases every year: from 1 percent of household income (or $95 per adult, whichever is higher) in 2014 to 2.5 percent of income (or $695 per adult) in 2016. The fee for children is half the adult amount. The fee is paid on the 2014 federal income tax form, which is completed in 2015.

And if you don’t fork over the cash, the IRS will just deduct it from a future tax refund.

5. There are some important milestones: The Health Insurance Marketplace opened Oct. 1. If you or someone you know is not insured, visit www.healthcare.gov to get started.

Jan. 1, 2014 is the deadline to have the minimum essential coverage. March 31, 2014 is when open enrollment ends. After that, you can get new private health insurance for 2014 only through a special enrollment period if you have a qualifying life event like a job loss, birth, or divorce.

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U.S. Navy photo courtesy of General Dynamics The Zumwalt-class guided-missile destroyer DDG 1000 is floated out of dry dock at the General Dynamics Bath Iron Works shipyard.

CNO speaks to Electronic Warfare and Information Operations Professionals

By MCC Julianne Metzger Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs

WASHINGTON

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert was the keynote speaker at a national electronic warfare convention held in D.C., Oct. 29.

The Association of Old Crows (AOC), which hosted the event, is a non-profit organization that promotes all aspects of electronic warfare within the Department of Defense and Industry.

Speaking to more than 500 military and civilian electronic warfare and information operations professionals, Greenert discussed how the Navy is focused on the electromagnetic spectrum and cyber warfare in the coming years.

“We’re using the electromagnetic spectrum as a domain and as a means, and we understand and grasp it,” said Greenert. “We have to figure out how we can beat things electronically first.

Why do we spend all this money kinetically if we can jam, spoof or do otherwise?”

Greenert outlined the Navy’s approach to this emerging domain in a series of three steps – the first step being cultivating more awareness of the electromagnetic and cyber warfare environment.

“We’ve got to get a better awareness of our environment out there, we need to know what normal is,” said Greenert. “We’ve brought all these networks in and we know when there is a change, but is the status quo the normal? The other is finding out what our electronic signature is on all our units.”

Greenert also stressed that commands need to remain vigilant in their cyber hygiene.

“Are you changing your passwords frequently, are you keeping thumb drives off your computers and are you doing the proper monitoring?” Greenert asked.

Greenert stressed the importance of agility in regards to the electromagnetic spectrum and cyber warfare, using such assets as strike packages, developing radars than can use alternate frequencies and assembling cyber teams.

“We’ve got to evolve this paradigm,” said Greenert. “We need to prepare the fleet to enact an electronic warfare plan the same way they think of a communications or surface warfare plan.”

Greenert also described the expansion of Navy training to develop cyber warriors for the future at the Naval Academy, Naval Postgraduate School and Corry Station Naval Technicala-

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MCC Peter D. Lawlor Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert speaks at the 50th annual Association of Old Crows Symposium and Convention about the importance of electromagnetic (EM) and cyber warfare in the Navy.

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Likening cyber warriors to Jedis, Greenert said, “We want to work faster to develop our cyber warriors.”

“We’re going to have to teach our people to understand the value of this spectrum and cyber,” said Greenert.

“We just need to break out of our training techniques. The Naval Postgraduate School, to me, is where we need to send officers and some select enlisted to become theoretical experts on this subject.”

Closing his remarks and following a question and answer session, Greenert reiterated his commitment to exploring the electromagnetic spectrum and cyber warfare. He emphasized that this one of his four focus areas is very critical and something he would be working on for the rest of his tenure.

DEALING WITH BUPERS ONLINE OUTAGES Press Release Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

WASHINGTON

U.S. Navy photo Fireman Erica Williams, assigned to Personnel Support Detachment at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, looks through a box of personnel records.

Navy pay, personnel services align with NPC

By MC2 Andrea Perez Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs

MILLINGTON, TENN.

The Navy Pay and Personnel Administrative Support System (PASS) Program and Navy Pay and Personnel Services is now under the umbrella of Navy Personnel Command (NPC).

According to NAVADMIN 228/13, the transfer unifies the policies, processes and execution of pay and personnel services across the fleet. With this transition, the PASS Program, Personnel Support Detachments (PSDs) and Customer Service Detachments (CSDs) are now operating under the authority of the NPC Pay and Personnel Management Department.

“Integrating the PASS System and the Personnel Support Detachments into our NPC family was the right thing to do,” said Ann Stewart, NPC assistant commander for Pay, Personnel and Benefits. “Rather than have policy makers and executers working under different organizations, there is now a single PERS Code dedicated to Pay and Personnel management for the entire Navy.”

The change means NPC has embraced 66 PSDs and CSDs across the world and gained approximately 2,300 employees.

Stewart says the organizational realignment of the PASS Program, PSDs and CSDs should be transparent to customers. The staff of these centers will continue to ensure timely and accurate pay, personnel and passenger transportation services Navywide.

Many Internet-based applications that support personnel actions associated with Navy Personnel Command (NPC) continue to experience downtime while the Navy works to enhance its network reliability and security, officials said, Oct. 28.

These actions include BUPERS Online (BOL) access and applications for selection boards, record maintenance, retirements and fleet reserve processing among others.

Workarounds for some BOL applications are in place while the enhancements are ongoing.

BOL has switched to CAConly access, and currently the

Physical Readiness Information Management System (PRIMS) is the only application that is accessible.

The exact timeline for the restoration of other offline applications is still being determined, but Sailors should be aware that it could take until the end of the calendar year.

Commands are reminded that they still must continue to track Individual Personnel Tempo (ITEMPO), and that workarounds for reporting ITEMPO were provided directly to the commands.

Those impacted by these system outages may contact the NPC Customer Service Center (CSC) at (866) U-ASKNPC ((866) 827-5672) or CSCemail@navy.mil for handson assistance.

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General Dynamics Bath Iron Works successfully launched the Navy’s first Zumwalt-class destroyer at their Bath, Maine shipyard, Oct. 28.

The future USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) will be the lead ship of the Navy’s newest destroyer class, designed for littoral operations and land attack.

The ship began its translation from Bath Iron Works’ land-level construction facility to a floating dry dock on Oct. 25. Once loaded into the dry dock, the dock was flooded and the ship was removed from its specially designed cradle. On Oct. 28, the dock had been flooded and the ship was floated off and tied to a pier on the Kennebec River.

“This is the largest ship Bath Iron Works has ever constructed and the Navy’s largest destroyer. The launch was unprecedented in both its size and complexity,” said Capt.

Jim Downey, the Zumwalt-class program manager for the Navy’s Program Executive Office, Ships. “Due to meticulous planning and execution, the operation went very smoothly. I’m extremely pleased with the results and applaud the combined efforts of the Navy-industry team.”

Construction began on DDG-1000 in February 2009, and the Navy and its industry partners have worked to mature the ship’s design and ready their industrial facilities to build this advanced surface combatant. Zumwalt is currently more than 87 percent complete, and the shipbuilder will continue remaining construction work on the hull prior to planned delivery late next year.

Because of the complexity of the first-of-class ship, the Navy will perform a two-phase delivery process. Bath Iron Works will deliver the ship itself to the Navy in late 2014.

Upon delivery, the Navy will then conduct combat systems activation, tests and trials, to include multiple underway periods. The ship is expected to reach its initial operating capability in 2016.

The ship, the first of three Zumwalt-class destroyers, will provide independent forward presence and deterrence, support special operations forces and operate as part of joint and combined expeditionary forces. The Navy has incorporated many new technologies into the ship’s unique tumblehome hull, including an all-electric integrated power system and an Advanced Gun System, designed to fire rocket-powered, precision projectiles 63-nautical miles.

The shape of the superstructure and the arrangement of its antennas significantly reduce the ship’s radar cross section, making the ship less visible to enemy radar at sea. The design also allows for optimal manning with a standard crew size of 130 and an aviation detachment of 28 Sailors thereby decreasing lifecycle operations and support costs.

The lead ship and class are named in honor of former Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Elmo R. “Bud” Zumwalt Jr., who served as chief of naval operations from 1970-1974.

As one of the Defense Department’s largest acquisition organizations, PEO Ships, an affiliated PEO of the Naval Sea Systems Command, is responsible for executing the development and procurement of all major surface combatants, amphibious ships, special mission and support ships and special warfare craft.

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Pearl Harbor survivor joins shipmates in final resting place

By MCSA Rose Forest Navy Public Affairs Support Element West, Detachment Hawaii

OAHU, HAWAII

The ashes of Gale Mohlenbrink, a survivor of the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, were scattered in the waters by his family near the USS Utah Memorial on Ford Island, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during a ceremony, Oct. 29.

He wished to be returned to Pearl Harbor, a place he always called paradise, to be reunited with his shipmates killed on that historic day.

“Today we return a shipmate back to his brothers in arms at this most hallowed spot,” said Capt. Lawrence Scruggs, deputy commander, Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility.

Among those in attendance were Mohlenbrink’s wife, Onah, and daughters Shiela and Corinne. Several Pearl Harbor Sailors were also on hand to pay respects to one of their own. Chaplain Lt. Rick Tiff, Pearl Harbor Memorial Chapel, presided over the services.

Military honors included a gun salute and the presentation of the burial flag to the family by the Honors and Ceremonies, Joint Base Color Guard.

Following the speeches by Scruggs and Jim Taylor, Pearl Harbor survivor liaison, the family gathered on the walkway of the Utah Memorial where Mohlenbrink’s wife and daughter scattered his ashes into the water.

“It really gave me a sense of closure,” said Onah. “He didn’t really like to talk about what happened but he came back to visit many times. It was important to him and he always called this place paradise.”

“Gale Mohlenbrink was born in February of 1924 and joined the Navy at the tender age of 17. Needless to say, he witnessed the horrific attack at a very young age,” said Taylor.

Mohlenbrink was stationed to the heavy cruiser USS Northampton (CA 26), which was out to sea at the time of the attack. However, Mohlenbrink was assigned to work ashore on the Captain’s Gig and witnessed the attack unfold on Pearl Harbor.

“He had been assigned the highly impressive job of assisting in the overhaul and restoration of the Captains Gig,” said Scruggs. “A job entrusted to only the best Sailors, those who could be counted on to come to work early and stay late, the best of the best.”

After the attack Mohlenbrink worked to rescue his shipmates and went on patrol in the Hawaiian waters searching for the Japanese Battle Fleet. Heavily outnumbered after the attack, it was considered a potential suicide mission and yet he performed his duties with honor.

Mohlenbrink went on to serve his country with honor aboard USS Northampton in the Doolittle Raid, Battle of Midway and Battle of Guadalcanal earning six battle stars before the Northampton sunk in the battle of Tassafaronga.

He survived her sinking, floating in shark infested waters until a Navy destroyer rescued him and fellow shipmates.

He later served combat duty on destroyer USS Edison (DD 439), fighting across the globe, before returning to Pearl Harbor in support of the final battles with Japan. He served throughout World War II in Pearl Harbor.

Gale Mohlenbrink recently passed away July 7, of natural causes. With assistance from his family and the U. S. Navy, his final wish to return to the place he called paradise has come true.

LEEK HUNTING AND MOUNTAIN PRESERVE TO RECEIVE 2012 FISHER AWARD

By MC1 Elliott Fabrizio Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

WASHINGTON

The Chief of Naval Personnel has announced LEEK Hunting and Mountain Preserve as the Navy’s nominee to receive the Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Award for 2012, in a ceremony at the Pentagon, the Navy announced, Oct. 21.

The LEEK Hunting and Mountain Preserve, located in north central Pennsylvania, is a nonprofit, charitable organization that provides wounded and injured service members a way to enjoy therapeutic outdoor recreational experiences and activities, regardless of their physical condition.

The Fisher award recognizes and honors a private sector individual or

organization that has demonstrated exceptional patriotism and humanitarian concerns for members of the Armed Forces and their families.

“It’s great to be recognized by an award that aligns us with the Fisher House,” said Cmdr. Steven MacDonald, a LEEK volunteer on the board of directors. “In a way we’re an extension of the Fisher House, focusing on giving wounded veterans and their family a recreational experience that’s one more step removed from the military treatment facility environment.”

LEEK was nominated by Rear Adm. Joseph P. Mulloy, deputy assistant secretary of the Navy for budget (FMB) director.

“This award attests to LEEK’s genuine exemplification of the values held so important by Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher,” said

A Wounded Warrior and a volunteer with the LEEK Hunting and Mountain Preserve pose for a photo during a pheasant hunt in Oswayo, Pa.

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Mulloy. “LEEK’s dedication and support for our service men and women shows through the generosity and dedication of the dozens of

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Dr. Jill Biden, Senate spouses and White House interns helped USO volunteers in putting together “warrior care packs” to aid wounded, injured and ill troops in their recovery process, Oct. 29.

Make a Social Media Splash: As Warrior Care Month kicks off – or at any point during November – you are encouraged to show your support for Wounded Warriors by changing your Facebook profile picture to the Warrior Care Month logo and/or using a Warrior Care Month cover photo. Please join us in using the hashtags #WarriorCare and/ or #ReadyandResilient!

Share the Message: Throughout the month, Navy Wounded Warrior – Safe Harbor will work to increase awareness of the program, and of other resources available to seriously wounded, ill and injured service members. Help spread the word via Plan of the Day/Plan of the Week messages.

Share Good News Stories: Warrior Care Month is a time to spotlight the achievements of Wounded Warriors.

Please check safeharbor.navylive. dodlive.mil for the latest news stories and share them widely.

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U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall, Jr.

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A senior military official has praised the work of the Defense Department’s disabled employees as well as the branches that hire them, calling the efforts vital to the department’s workforce.

“Your support of our employees with disabilities and our wounded, ill and injured Soldiers, is critical to inclusion and full participation and equal opportunity, and I thank you for taking those responsibilities seriously,” said Lt. Gen. Michael Linnington, military deputy to the undersecretary of defense for Personnel and Readiness, during the 33rd annual Department of Defense Disability Awards ceremony at the Pentagon, Oct. 30.

In a written message for the event, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel noted that President Barack Obama has reaffirmed the government’s obligation to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities.

“Our department supports this effort in many ways,” said Hagel, “including our continual commitment to Wounded Warriors and our long-

standing goal that people with targeted disabilities make up at least two percent of our civilian workforce.”

DOD always has relied on the abilities of its employees – in and out of uniform – to accomplish its mission, he added.

“Integrating people with disabilities not only makes for a diverse and inclusive workforce – it also provides critical problem-solving abilities, skills and perspectives that we wouldn’t have otherwise,” Hagel wrote. “This ultimately makes us more effective at defending our nation.”

“I sincerely appreciate this year’s theme…‘We are equal to the task,’ and in that regard, I believe diversity is strength of our nation and the department. And we should never lose sight of the importance of that responsibility,” said Linnington.

This year’s theme also highlights an important point, he added – Individuals with disabilities make organizations stronger and a person’s disability is not a boundary to the talent he or she possesses.

Those with disabilities are vital to the DOD workforce, and diversity has been part of the country’s history since the nation was founded, Linnington

By Army Staff Sgt. Michelle Gonzalez National Guard Bureau

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Courtesy photo Jason Braase underwent 13 surgeries after his convoy was struck by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED).

“Today is a great day to be alive!” said Wounded Warrior Jason Braase, as he began the keynote address while telling his story of how he was wounded, to the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (WSS) Philadelphia audience, during the Disability Employment Awareness Month program on Oct. 23.

Military and civilians listened as Brasse shared his stirring tale of service in the Army National Guard beginning in 2001, detailing the fateful day when his convoy was struck by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), followed by his struggles with depression and suicide, and finally culminating in how the Wounded Warriors Project changed his life.

“I was plagued with losing my leg. Of being in a wheelchair. Of not being able to walk down the aisle with my bride. Of not being able to one day run with my children,” said Braase, in relating how he felt during the early days he spent at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Braase underwent 13 surgeries, of which helped to save his right leg that had been torn-up by rocks projected through it, creating a gaping hole.

Today, he is physically active, including being an avid mountain biker and swimmer.

Braase credits a Wounded Warriors Project backpack filled with daily ne-

cessities given to him at Walter Reed as providing that much-needed ray of hope.

“They honored and empowered me every step of the way,” Braase emphasized, saying that before he became actively involved with the Wounded Warriors Project he felt that he had no one to talk to and that he had no forward plans for his future.

“The organization has been there for me,” he continued. “I’ve been told ‘thank you for your service a hundred thousand times,’ and not one time have I ever taken it for granted.”

NAVSUP WSS Contracting Director Capt. Sonya Ebright spoke about the program, highlighting the organization’s success in recruiting and hiring Wounded Warriors.

“In the case of Wounded Warriors, we are certainly fortunate to have them among our ranks. Those with prior military experience positively benefit our organization with their talent, especially with their energy and self-discipline. We are lucky that they want to continue to support our country in another way after their military service has ended,” said Ebright, adding that currently there are 40 Wounded Warriors working at NAVSUP WSS and there are another 10 being processed to join the staff within the next few months.

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I sincerely appreciate this year’s theme…‘We are equal to the task,’ and in that regard, I believe diversity is strength of our nation and the department.”

-Lt. Gen. Michael Linnington

Guard Soldiers host British, Danish Wounded Warriors

Wounded Warrior shares inspirational story

By Margaret Kenyon-Ely

said. “The diverse backgrounds and experiences of our people give us a strategic advantage in achieving mission success and achieving our high standard of readiness,” he said.

“As the largest federal employer, many people expect DOD to lead the way in hiring individuals with disabilities, including our nation’s veterans,” Linnington added. “And I think that expectation is well-founded…we are committed to rising to the challenge,” he said.

Linnington honored the four DOD components with the 2013 Secretary of Defense Awards for Achievements in Employment of Individuals with Disabilities: ■ Best Military Department: Department of the Air Force, presented to Eric Fanning, acting secretary; ■ Best Mid-Sized Component: Defense Logistics Agency, presented to Navy Vice Adm. Mark D. Hartnitchek, director; ■ Best Small-Sized Component: Defense Security Service, presented to Stanley L. Sims, director; and ■ Best Intelligence Component: National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, presented to Letitia A. Long, director.

ARLINGTON, VA.

Conversational buzz filled the atrium of the Army National Guard Readiness Center, Oct. 25, as those assigned to the readiness center anticipated the arrival of special guests.

Army National Guard Soldiers embraced the opportunity to foster international camaraderie by honoring the service of some 57 Wounded Warriors and their support teams from the United Kingdom and Denmark.

After a poignant reception by the welcoming line, the U.S. Soldiers took the opportunity to meet and exchange stories with their British and Danish comrades.

“The welcome has been phenomenal,” said British Cpl. Jay Watt, with the British army’s 4th Battalion, The Parachute Regiment.

“I was overwhelmed by the warm welcome,” Watt said. “I’ve never seen that before.”

Staff Sgt. Laura Atkinson of the British army’s Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, echoed that sentiment.

“It’s been overwhelming and quite humbling,” she said. “We don’t get this sort of support over in the U.K., not only from the public but from other corps and services.”

The event was a way to say thank you.

“I’m excited for you to be here,” Army Lt. Gen. William E. Ingram Jr., the director of the Army National Guard, said in his opening remarks. “Hosting this group today provides an opportunity to thank you for your service and the sacrifices that you’ve made to the cause of freedom around the world.”

And that sacrifice was shown both on and off the battlefield, Ingram said.

“You’ve shown valor on the battlefield,” he said, “but just as importantly, each of you has shown incredible courage and determination throughout the course of your rehabilitation.”

Throughout the day, guests received background briefings on the National Guard’s history, followed by sessions broken out by specialty that allowed for an exchange in cultural ideas that cultivated ongoing relationships.

“We recognize that we are partners and that we need each other,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Brunk W. Conley, command sergeant major of the Army National Guard.

“If we maintain our relationships, the next time we call on each other and need each other’s help, we’ll be there standing side by side, ready to do whatever the mission calls for.”

Guests ended the visit with sharing a barbecue-themed lunch with National Guard Bureau leaders.

For these Wounded Warriors and their support teams, the reception at the readiness center marked the first stop of a weeklong trip that included participating in the 38th Marine Corps Marathon, a tour of Arlington National Cemetery, a trip to Capitol Hill and a visit to the Pentagon.

“I’m looking forward to all of these,” Watt said.

Command Sgt. Maj. Brunk W. Conley, the command sergeant major of the Army National Guard, shares stories with British soldiers during a Wounded Warrior event in Arlington, Va., Oct. 25.

U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Michelle Gonzalez

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Girma Bedada is the first runner to reach Capitol Hill during the 38th Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C., Oct. 27.

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michael Walters

MARINE CORPS MARATHON STILL RUNNING STRONG IN ITS 38TH YEAR We are here because we love the Marines.”

-Giulia Cajati, first time Marine Corps Marathon runner

By Marine Lance Cpl. Clayton Filipowicz Defense Media Activity - Marines

WASHINGTON

The crack of a Howitzer signaled the start of the 38th Marine Corps Marathon in the National Capital Region, Oct. 27.

A sea of runners lined the crowded streets for miles. At 7:40 a.m., contestants in wheel chairs and hand cycles, some of which were Wounded Warriors, began the race at the front of the pack. Shortly after, the ocean of runners rolled forward, beginning the 26.2mile race on Route 110 between the Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery.

According to the Marine Corps Marathon’s official website, the race earned the nickname “The People’s Marathon” because it was originally created to promote goodwill between Marines and the communities they serve.

With more than 100,000 spectators and 30,000 runners, it is the largest marathon in the world that doesn’t offer prize money.

The race’s course is also relatively flat, making the event more beginner-friendly.

“We didn’t really do much training for the marathon,” Giulia Cajati, a first time runner of the Marine Corps Marathon, said.

“We are here because we love the Marines.”

The marathon’s course ran through many of the nation’s most iconic monuments.

After running through Georgetown, Va., runners passed historic sites like the Kennedy Center and Theodore Roosevelt Bridge.

The Arlington Memorial Bridge was next, followed by famous monuments such as the John Ericsson National Memorial and Jefferson Memorial. Runners then passed the National Mall and, finally, the Marine Corps War Memorial.

Participants were required to maintain a 14 minute-per-mile pace to remain in the marathon. If runners failed to run the minimum 14-minute mile pace by the time they reached the 14th Street Bridge, they were driven to the finish line in “straggler” buses.

Runners wore a bib, which included an embedded “B-tag” chip that recorded runners’ times when they crossed the start line.

The chip stopped recording at the finish line. The first three male and female finishers were based on the opening gun time, while the chips decided all other awards.

Girma Bedada won first place for the males with a time of 2 hours 21 minutes 32 seconds, followed by Patrick Fernandez (2:22:52) and Richard Morris. Kelly Calway won first place for the female category (2:42:16), followed by Gina Slaby (2:48:04) and Emily Shertzer.

The recent government shutdown caused operational concerns for the marathon.

The Marine Corps was functioning under operation-pertinent guidelines during the closure, causing public relation events to be cancelled. However, the government reopened, allowing the marathon to continue as scheduled.

“The atmosphere here is great,” Robin Cross, a runner who traveled from California to participate in the race, said. “People come to have fun and support our Marines.”

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin M. Boling Marine volunteers could be found throughout the course offering encouragement and motivation to the participants of the 38th Marine Corps Marathon, Oct. 27.

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Mark Fayloga A hand-cyclist rides past spectators in Washington, D.C., during the 38th Marine Corps Marathon, Oct. 27.

Marines from team “Geek Squad” compete in the sled pull portion of Station Cherry Point’s All Terrain Unit Competition, Oct. 25, at the Piranha Pit.

Marine saves local man’s life

By Marine Lance Cpl. Shawn Valosin 2nd Marine Logistics Group

JACKSONVILLE, N.C.

It was just like any football game, the crowd was cheering for the home team, but then a man collapsed. While most of the bystanders were panicking and running around, one man kept his cool, Sgt. Ty M. Baker, Jr. Baker, an auto maintenance technician with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, was with his family at a local high school football game in Jacksonville, N.C., Sept. 27, when his son asked if they could go to the opposite bleachers.

Upon reaching the bleachers, people were panicking after a man collapsed. Baker rushed to the man’s aide, moving him to a flat surface and performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The next day the man underwent a triple bypass surgery on his heart.

“To know that man is alive and will be able to continue to spend time with his children and grandchildren is the best feeling,” said Baker.

Wayne Allen, the man who was saved, is a local who is well known and liked by many and said that there was an instant bond between Baker and himself because Baker saved his life.

“He made it possible for me to be here tonight and for the rest of my life,” said Allen.

Baker was awarded certificates of commendation from the mayor of Jacksonville, a plaque from the Jacksonville Senior High School booster club and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.

“I was extremely proud of Sgt. Baker’s actions,” said 1st Lt. Joseph Strumolo, the company commander of General Support Maintenance Co., 2nd Maintenance Bn., 2nd MLG. “If it had not been for his quick response and dedication in continuing CPR, Mr. Allen would have died.”

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shawn Valosin Jacksonville Mayor Sammy Phillips (left) speaks with a first responder who aided Sgt. Ty M. Baker Jr. (right) save a local man’s life at a high school football game during an award ceremony for the first responders in Jacksonville, N.C., Oct. 25

Eighteen teams competed in the event sponsored by U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command.

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua R. Heins

MARINES BATTLE TERRAIN, ZOMBIES

By Marine Lance Cpl. Joshua R. Heins Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point

HAVELOCK, N.C.

Anyone can run, but everything changes when running for your life through an obstacle course with zombies at your heels during Cherry Point’s All Terrain Unit Competition at the Piranha Pit, Oct. 25.

Eighteen teams of Marines and Sailors gathered to maneuver through the various obstacles including sled pulls, squad pushups, mud pits and, to the runners surprise, zombies.

“The zombies added a new way for everyone to get into the run,” said Berna Crosby, the Marine Corps community service Semper Fit special event coordinator for Cherry Point.

Each team received four flags that symbolized a times bonus, that is of course if they could make it out. For every flag that crossed, the finish line was intended to cut off a minute from the teams final time, but the zombies did not make this easy.

“We weren’t trying to protect any flags,” said Sgt. Joshua L. Jones, the team captain of “Suits and Boots.” “We were trying to get out of the way.”

Competitors also dressed for the costume contest that coincided with the race.

Taking home the gold for the best costumes were “The Dental Sentinels,” the all-Navy team comprised of dentists from bases throughout the East Coast.

“We figured we’d make fun of ourselves,” said Lt. Inga M. Keithly, team captain of the “Dental Sentinels.” “At one point, we we’re standing in the front of the line and someone said we had the scariest costumes, being dentists.”

In regards to the actual course competition, taking home all first, second, and third places were three teams, all from the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT).

“The course was fun, challenging at some points, but overall a completely great time,” said Pfc. Ian Kelly, a CNATT student aboard Cherry Point. “When we had to bear crawl through the water was the best part of the course.”

The CNATT instructors keep the students in top physical condition, said Pfc. Vincent R. Moschelle, a CNATT student on the first place team.

Jones said the course built some esprit de corps with “our brothers in arms.”

“The best part was the camaraderie,” said Keithly. “We have males and females, both officer and enlisted, from different dental clinics coming together, just making it a fun event.”

Even before taking all three award places, Moschelle expressed that CNATT felt very confident in themselves and their ability to win.

“The [commanding officer] said he wanted gold, and we said ‘not a problem,’” Moschelle said.

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Hear, see, and speak out against sexual assault

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OAHU, HAWAII

Sailors need to be made aware that Sailors take care of Sailors.”

- U.S. Pacific Fleet Master Chief Marco Ramirez

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Little can deter the power of militarygrade teamwork. However, a consistent affront arises and inexorably destroys the solidarity and camaraderie so many Sailors work hard to build.

The problem is sexual harassment and sexual assault.

Since July 25, Navy.mil and Marines. mil began publishing the results of Special and General Courts-Martial, including sexual assault cases in an effort to increase the transparency of the department’s criminal proceedings.

“Sailors need to be made aware that Sailors take care of Sailors,” said U.S. Pacific Fleet Master Chief Marco Ramirez.

“We count on each other to save our ship, our shipmates, and ourselves. Sailors who hurt other Sailors violate our Core Values and there is no room in the U.S. Navy for those Sailors.”

A recent technological development that Sailors can take advantage of to mitigate a potentially risky situation is to download and use a free smartphone application called “Circle of 6.”

This app, which was initially developed for college students to provide an extra line of defense from violence, sexual assault and otherwise potential unsafe or uncomfortable situations, allows users to quickly send a distress text message to six people assigned to their “circle of six” – a group of six friends who can be trusted during an emergency.

According to Ramirez, it is absolutely not okay to turn a blind eye to the problem of sexual assault. “As I get out to the fleet and see what is acceptable in our society, I see a thin line out there of what acceptable behavior is. The way men treat women is something we need to discuss.

There are people out there who look for the drunkest one. This behavior is not consistent with our Core Values and is what gets a lot of Sailors in trouble.”

Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 3rd Class Anthony Mehring echoed Ramirez’ sentiments toward the prevention of sexual assault.

“There are a few things you can do to prevent an incident, which basically comes down to doing what’s right when the circumstances arrive,” Mehring said. “Using the buddy system and looking out for signs of someone being a predator toward one of your shipmates are effective ways to stop something from happening.”

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“You’ve got to put others before yourself,” said Agha. “If you see something happening – even if you’re drinking underage – it is your obligation to stand up for that Sailor.”

The Navy takes the consequences of perpetrators quite seriously, stressing how sexual harassment and assault will not be tolerated.

“The bottom line – once a report has been substantiated the offending Sailor is caught and will be prosecuted, disciplined, and separated from the U.S. Navy,” Ramirez said. “On the opposite side, the victim seeks counseling and may be transferred from their command.

This affects Sailors, commands, and families.”

The fleetwide SAPR training teaches Sailors the effective ways they can report sexual assault incidents.

“Once an incident is made known to the command the victim elects the process in which the report is made – restricted or unrestricted,” Ramirez said.

“The question –- ‘is this working?’ – I would say yes, without a doubt – Sailors trust their leadership to do the right thing and reports of past incidents are being addressed. The fact that leaders make this a readiness issue makes it a priority coupled with the fact that Sailors trust their leadership to report these cases, points in the right direction. Bottom line – in order to kill this beast, we need to attack prevention.”

In addition to giving victims an avenue to report cases, the SAPR program also provides services that help survivors deal with the occurrences.

“The SAPR program is important because it gives hope to the survivors,” said Agha. “It provides for the victims a way to cope with it, a way to get justice and get medical attention and counseling – it gives them what they need to help them through a sexual assault.”

Although the SAPR training and program seem to be effective, it is not the only avenue that must be traveled in order to reduce the incidents of sexual assault.

“Our business is to run the Navy, so we need to fix this problem,” stated Ramirez. “Confidence and trust equals change – cultural change. Sailors are mission oriented and we need to contin-

ue with work center safety as we fight to prevent sexual assault. Bystander intervention can work to change the culture if it’s used on a continuum basis when we let each other know what is acceptable and what is not. We need to stand up and encourage each other to break through the peer pressures of acceptable culture and make it known that Sailors who abuse women, or abuse young girls, or abuse boys, or abuse other men, that behavior is not acceptable – we need to speak out. We need more Sailors with the guts and strength to stand up and do the right thing.”

According to Ramirez, Sailors must remain vigilant, on and off duty. “Let’s take care of each other,” Ramirez continued. “Help change the culture and correct the behavior once you hear it – in the work place – jokes, offensive material that is not professional for the work spaces. Once you identify behavior – correct it. Once Sailors walk by this behavior they condone it. We also need to report the results of intervention to the chain of command so we can spread the word of what worked.”

In order to get feedback from the fleet, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced the 2013 Department of the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response survey in ALNAV 070/13. This voluntary, anonymous survey will be conducted from Oct. 15, through Jan. 6, 2014.

The results of this survey will provide insight into the true frequency of sexual assaults involving Sailors, the circumstances surrounding those assaults, and factors affecting their reporting. This information is critical to inform the Navy’s SAPR program progress, future policy, training, messaging and awareness. It can be accessed from any web-enabled computer, tablet or smartphone at www. donsapro.navy.mil/donsas.html.

The password for all military participants is 2013Survey.

Ramirez also remarked on the efforts toward preventing sexual crimes being long-lasting, rather than treating the problem with a temporary solution.

“It takes time to change the culture, so we need to stay on it,” mention Ramirez.

“Identify the behavior in the work centers and correct it then. By doing that we gain our Sailors trust to do the right thing. It’s like seeing trash on the ground and you stop to pick it up and throw it away. Do the same thing – identify it and address it so we can earn Sailors trust and confidence – by doing that we can change the culture.”

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North Dakota is the 11th Virginiaclass attack submarine and is scheduled to be commissioned in early 2014.

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North Dakota to join fleet in early 2014

Continued from B1 In future years, the attack submarine will deliver speed, agility, stealth, endurance and firepower to combatant commanders directing U.S. military operations around the globe.

Virginia-class subs have improved stealth and sophisticated surveillance capabilities. Their special warfare enhancements enable them to meet multiple mission requirements.

North Dakota will be able to attack targets ashore with highly accurate Tomahawk cruise missiles and conduct covert long-term surveillance of land areas, littoral waters or other sea-based forces.

Its reactor plant is designed so that

Lt. j.g. Phillip Chitty Sailors assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit North Dakota (SSN 784) stand atop the hull of their ship during a christening ceremony in Groton, Conn., Nov. 2.

it will not require refueling during the planned life of the ship, reducing lifecycle costs while increasing time at sea.

North Dakota’s construction will continue during the next few months as its 138 crew members prepare to evaluate the ship’s seaworthiness and operational performance during sea trials.

“The Navy and the nation counts on our submarine force to deliver relevant and powerful capabilities where and when it matters, and nothing is more important to meeting that commitment than building the most capable submarines in the world,” said Rear Adm. Ken Perry, commander, Submarine Group 2.

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“Every phase of submarine construction requires world-class expertise and close partnership, and today’s christening at Electric Boat signifies a key milestone in that partnership toward delivering North Dakota to the fleet,” Perry added.

PCU North Dakota is scheduled to officially join the Navy fleet once commissioned in early 2014.

The submarine measures 377 feet in length and has a beam of 34 feet. It will displace 7,800 tons and be capable of operating at more than 25 knots under water.

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PARRIS ISLAND, S.C.

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus welcomed 626 of the nation’s newest Marines to the Marine Corps during a recruit graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 1.

During the ceremony, Mabus, the guest of honor, thanked the new Marines for volunteering to carry on a generations-long tradition of selfless service to the United States of America.

“It is a remarkable thing,” said Mabus.

“Every one of you walked into a recruiter’s office in a time of war and said, ‘send me.’

You are now the ones who represent the fighting spirit of the United States Marine Corps,” Mabus continued, “and you will now follow those who have gone before you to defend freedom and democracy around the world.”

Mabus also thanked the families gathered on the MCRD Parris Island parade deck to watch their sons and daughters become Marines for their contributions to the future of the Marine Corps.

“The service and sacrifice of our military families is something we must never stop recognizing,” he said.

While the ceremony served as an example of the precision and professionalism that characterize the Marine Corps and impressed many of the family members on hand, Mabus ensured the new Marines were also well aware of the importance of their character and values.

“I want you to remember that our core values aren’t advertising slogans. They must be how you live your lives,” he said.

“For almost 238 years, they have been the ideals that have bound our Marine Corps and our Navy together, and prepared us to represent our nation around the world. I am confident that each and every one of you will proudly serve our country with honor, courage and commitment.”

Parris Island has been a site for Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915.

Today, approximately 20,000 recruits come to Parris Island annually, enduring 13 weeks of rigorous, transformative training.

Parris Island is home to entry-level enlisted Marine training for 50 percent of males and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps.

Though instantly taken under fire by enemy forces one hundred meters away, Moore stood his ground, returning fire with his M4 rifle and M203 grenade launcher. The effects of his fire neutralized the enemy and forced them to abandon their position, buying his team precious time to regroup and aid their wounded.

He then immediately took action to assist in the scouting and securing of a landing zone to extract wounded personnel.

Moore was not the only Marine who performed heroically that day more than two years ago.

During the award ceremony at Camp Lejeune, Mabus presented awards to three other members of Moore’s battalion who took part in the fight. Sgt. Justin Tygart received the Bronze Star with combat distinguishing device, and Cpl. Ritchie Elias and Cpl. Gaven Eier received the Navy and Marine Corps

Commendation Medal with combat distinguishing device.

“It is appropriate that today we recognize these individuals for their outstanding actions in the face of extreme danger,” said Mabus while delivering remarks to Marines, family members and friends attending the event. “It is also appropriate that, by honoring these men, we honor the rest of you who fought beside them, and those who are still in the fight.”

Mabus also reminded the audience that every Marine is capable of the same extraordinary acts of valor that Moore and 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines showed in Afghanistan.

“From the newest recruits to the combat veterans, together you are writing another chapter in the long, inspiring history of the Marine Corps,” he said. “Helmand will join names like Tripoli, Belleau Wood, Tarawa, and Fallujah.

The job that you do every day while you are deployed includes actions and events most Americans cannot even imagine.”

| Virtual curriculum not intended to replace classroom based instruction

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Continued from B1 “The JKO Transition GPS virtual curriculum can be accessed by service members whenever needed from anywhere in the world,” said Turner. “As always, the FFSC classroom instruction is the preferred method.”

Sailors located in isolated or

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Wisconsin, One Waterside Dr., Norfolk ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, contact: 664-1000, or visit online at www.nauticus.org The Veterans Day ceremony at Nauticus is presented by the city of Norfolk and the Mayor’s Advisory Commission on Veterans Affairs. The featured speaker will be retired Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Willaim H. Plackett, the 6th MCPON, who retired in 1988 after 32 years of military service. Parking is available in the city operated parking garage located across the street from Nauticus.

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HAMPTON ROADS CELEBRATES VETERANS DAY In tribute of the brave men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces, we honor those veterans on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

During Veterans Day weekend, Hampton Roads is paying homage to veterans through various events and ceremonies in the area for all to attend.

Throughout the weekend, patrons are invited to visit the Veterans Day museum exhibits, parades, raising of the flag ceremonies and remembrance ceremonies to honor those who have served their country and paved the way for those who serve today.

Museum and Lightship, High St. (corner of High and Water streets), Portsmouth ■ Cost: Free with paid admission ■ For more information, contact: 393-8591, email barnesk@ portsmouthva.gov, or visit www. portsnavalmuseums.com Step into a world recreation of 1943 U.S. Naval Recruiting Station, with hands-on displays featuring real World War II artifacts and accurate reproduction gear and equipment.

Write a letter to a veteran and learn the history behind this important holiday. No registration required.

The Virginia Air & Space Center honors our military veterans with free exhibit admission for veterans and retired military. ID must be presented to receive admission.

NEWPORT NEWS Virginia War Museum ■ When:

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Norfolk Post 5 of the 29th Infantry Division and the Norfolk Bureau of Cemeteries will present a Veterans Day Service featuring guest speaker John F. Lane, Acting Commander, Norfolk Post 5, 29th Infantry Division. No RSVP is required to attend and all ages are welcome.

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The City of Norfolk will host a Remembrance and Flag Raising Ceremony, presented by Boy Scout Troop and Cub Scout Pack 180, and the Norfolk Bureau of Cemeteries.

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Street, Virginia Beach ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, contact: Mike Maliniak, president of the HRCVO at 467-9017, or Al Tase, Vice President, HRCVO at 636-9190 Plan to pay tribute to our service men and women at the annual Tidewater Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony. The city of Virginia Beach has been hosting the Veterans Day parade since 1970, and the event is sponsored by the Hampton Roads Council of Veterans Organizations and co-sponsored this year by the Fleet Reserve Association.

Turn to the next page for a list of Hampton Roads restaurants offering free Veterans Days meals for retired and active duty military.

Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

■ Where: Virginia War Museum, 9285 Warwick Blvd., Newport News ■ Cost: $6 ■ For more information, contact: 2478523, or visit www.warmuseum.org American military history unfolds at the Virginia War Museum. American military history from 1775 to the present is highlighted through weapons, vehicles, uniforms, insignia and much more. See a section of the Berlin Wall and a portion of the outer wall from Dachau Concentration Camp. Galleries include: Women at War and Marches Toward Freedom, exploring the roles of women and African-Americans in the military; and Visions of War, the museum’s outstanding propaganda poster collection.

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Virginia Wesleyan College to dedicate Veterans Memorial ■ When: Nov. 11, 2 p.m.

■ Where: Virginia Wesleyan

campus on the lawn and memorial garden behind Godwin Hall ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, visit: www.vwc.edu Virginia Wesleyan College (VWC) will honor veterans with a ceremony and memorial dedication. The VWC Veterans Memorial was recently installed on the VWC campus. The ceremony and dedication will be led by Dr. Timothy O’Rourke, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Kenneth R. Perry Dean of the College.

Speakers will include: Army and Iraq War veteran Keith Mycek, VWC Class of 2015; and Navy veteran Nicole Rust, VWC Class of 2012. Campus ROTC will also participate in the event. A reception will follow in Barclay Sheaks Gallery in Godwin Hall.

Kevin James coming to Chrysler Hall ■ When: Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m.

■ Where: Chrysler Hall, 215

E. Brambleton Ave., Norfolk ■ Cost: Tickets range from $39.50 to $65 ■ For more information, visit: www.KevinJames.com Kevin James, the star of film such as “Paul Blart: Mall Cop,” “Zookeeper” and “Here Comes The Boom,” will perform one night only at Chrysler Hall as part of his national stand-up comedy tour. Tickets are on sale at LiveNation.com, the Scope Box Office, all Ticketmaster Outlets or by phone (800) 745-3000.

History Museum Civil War presentation ■ When: Nov. 11, 7 p.m.

■ Where: Hampton History Museum, 120 Old Hampton

Ln., Hampton ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information,

contact: 727-1610, or visit www.hamptonhistorymuseum.org Join curator Mike Cobb with historian Wythe Holt for a presentation and signing of their new book “The Battle of Big Bethel: Crucial Clash in Early Civil War Virginia.” The book is the first full-length treatment of the small but consequential June 10, 1861 battle that reshaped both northern and southern perceptions about what lay in store for the divided nation.

Santa’s Stocking Old Fashion Craft Bazaar ■ When: Nov. 16 - 17; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays ■ Where: Kempsville Recreation Center, 800 Monmouth Ln., Virginia Beach ■ Cost: Entry is free ■ For more information, contact: Special Events Office at 385-2990 (TTY dial: 711), or email fun@VBgov.com

Looking for a unique gift this holiday season? Shop the 35th annual Santa’s Stocking Old Fashioned Craft Bazaar. More than 100 different crafters each weekend will be selling handmade items – everything from stocking stuffers to works of fine art, all at budgetfriendly prices. Two unique events with different craft exhibitors are on display each weekend. Meet with Santa from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Visits are free, professional photo packages (children and pets) are available at varied prices. No personal cameras please. Don’t forget to bring your letters or wish lists for Santa’s mailbox when he’s not available for photos.

Military Appreciation at the Zoo ■ When: Nov. 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

■ Where: Virginia Zoo ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, contact:

764-5232, or visit-

www.usohrcv.com The USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia, and Dominion Power are proud to honor military heroes and their families with Military Appreciation Day at the Virginia Zoo. The event is free and open to all active duty and retired military, civilians, reserve/Guard members and eligible family members with proper ID card. Uniforms are not required, however, personnel are encouraged to wear military pride shirts/ballcaps.

The Virginia Zoo has numerous new arrivals including a baby giraffe, squirrel monkey, siamang and two red panda cubs. Additionally, the USO and Dominion Power will host children’s games, entertainment, clowns and face painting, give-aways and much more.

Outside food and beverages are not permitted in the VirginiaZoo, but there are a number of dining options available.

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Free tickets available to events nationwide on Veterans Day U.S. veterans, active military and their immediate family members are eligible for free event tickets on Veterans Day and every day of the year through a crowd source donation portal called “Brown Paper Tickets Salutes.”

Event registration and ticketing company Brown Paper Tickets has created this easy way for event organizers to donate and to allow their ticket buyers to purchase extra tickets for those who have verified U.S. military service as a way of saying thank you for serving our country. Nearly 34,000 event tickets, worth more than $669,000, have been donated through Brown Paper Tickets Salutes since the program began last July.

“We are truly humbled by how many people creating and attending events have donated to veterans, U.S. military and their families,“ said William S. Jordan, president and founder of Brown Paper Tickets. “We found that many event producers and ticket buyers just needed an easy way to express their gratitude – we are honored to give them a way to say ‘thank you’ by sharing the joy and community created by live events.”

Brown Paper Tickets is integrated with the Veteran Tickets Foundation,

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also known as Vet Tix, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to matching donated tickets with military and their families. Vet Tix verifies military service records, giving donors the confidence of knowing that their gift will be enjoyed only by those who served.

Dozens of types of live events, such as music festivals, comic book conventions, sporting events, comedy shows, farm-to-table dinners, cooking classes, plays, concerts, roller derby and much more have been a part of the 34,000ticket donation.

“The donation of free tickets from event organizers on Brown Paper Tickets has dramatically widened the range of ways that veterans can relax, enjoy themselves, share smiles with their families and loved ones, and for some, be re-integrated into civilian life,” said Michael A. Focareto, a Navy veteran and the chief executive officer/founder of Vet Tix. “The variety of free tickets donated has grown dramatically since Brown Paper Tickets began offering

this opportunity to give to its event producers and ticket buyers.”

Military personnel, veterans and the immediate family members of those who gave their lives in U.S. military service can browse events offering them free tickets through the Brown Paper Tickets Salutes website, click to have their military service verified by Vet Tix, and sign-up for the free tickets.

The Brown Paper Tickets Salutes website is sharable on social media, so that those who know someone in the military, or a veteran who would enjoy free tickets can view upcoming events and register for this lifetime benefit.

“Brown Paper Tickets is helping us to provide a gift of free tickets every day of the year, not just on Veterans Day, Independence Day or Memorial Day,” said Focareto. “These events mean everything to veterans, some of whom tell us that this is the first time anyone has said ‘thank you’ for their service.”

For more information, visit http:// community.brownpapertickets.com/LP/ BPTsalutes/.

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Nov. 9 - 11; open from 9 a.m. Free entry into parks to 5 p.m. on Monday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday ■ When: Nov. 9 and 10 ■ Where: The Mariners’ Museum, 100 ■ Where: Historic Jamestowne and Museum Dr., Newport News Yorktown Battlefield units of Colonial ■ Cost: Free National Historical Park ■ For more information, ■ Cost: Free contact: 596-2222, or visit www.

■ For more information, contact: MarinersMuseum.org 898-2410, or visit online at www.nps.gov/colo The Mariners’ Museum will offer free admission to active duty and All National Park Service sites, retired military personnel and their including the Historic Jamestowne families during Military Appreciation and Yorktown Battlefield units of Weekend. In order to receive free Colonial National Historical Park, admission, active duty and retired will be offering free admission for military personnel must show their all visitors over the Veterans Day valid military IDs at the admissions and Civil War Sesquicentennial desk. The admission is valid for up to weekend. four people.

RICHMOND Commonwealth’s Ceremony ■ When: Nov. 11, 10 to 11 a.m.

■ Where: Virginia War Memorial,

621 S. Belvidere St., Richmond ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, contact: (804) 786-2060, email cshelton@ vawarmemorial.org, or visit www. vawarmemorial.org Co-hosted with the American Legion, 11th District. We honor all veterans who served our country and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

This event coincides with the signing of the WWI Armistice on Nov. 11, 1918.

freemealsformilitary Applebees On Nov. 11, veterans and active duty military can choose from a free signature Thank You Meal menu that includes some of Applebee’s favorite items. Must present valid veteran’s form of identification or be in uniform.

Bar Louie On Nov. 10 and 11, Bar Louie will offer veterans and military personnel a free meal up to a $12 value when they show valid military I.D. or other proof of service.

Fatz Eatz and Drinkz On Veteran’s Day, veterans and active duty military can enjoy a free entree up to a $15 value. No purchase required.

Golden Corral On Nov. 11 from 4 to 9 p.m., get a free Veterans Day Stock photo buffet and beverage to any veteran or active duty service member. All Golden Corral locations will be participating.

Sizzler No military identification is required to get your free Active duty and retired military get a free lunch on veterans day meal.

Veterans Day until 4 p.m. Guests with proof of military service will select a six-ounce Tri Tip Steak, single Max & Erma’s Malibu Chicken or a half dozen Fried Shrimp entree with On Veterans Day, participating Max & Erma’s locations a choice of side dish. are celebrating veterans and active military personnel with a cheeseburger, choice of soup or salad, and a Spaghetti Warehouse chocolate chip cookie.

On Nov. 10 and 11, choose one original spaghetti entree or 15-layer lasagne, and get the second entree free.

Menchie’s On Nov. 11, veterans and active duty personnel receive TGI Fridays a free six-ounce frozen yogurt. Show a valid ID or be in Veterans and active duty military service members are uniform to receive. invited have lunch on T.G.I Friday’s this Veterans Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Paciugo Gelato Caffe Paciugo will thank our nation’s veterans and troops with Travel Centers of America a free 12-ounce Gelatte on Nov. 11. Military guests will On Nov. 11, all CDL drivers who are military veterans eat need to provide proof of military service. free at participating restaurants with proof of service.

Must present valid ID. Red Robin All veterans and active duty military get a free Tavern Tucanos Brazilian Grill Double Burger and Bottomless Steak Fries on Nov. 11.

All active duty, reserve and retired military and veterans receive a complimentary Churrasco meal Shoney’s Shoney’s says thank you to America’s heroes by offering on Nov. 11. Also, get 10 percent off the entire bill for Shoney’s All-American Burger to all veterans and active veterans and troops who dine with their families, from Nov. 8 - 11. duty military on Nov. 11.

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HEAVY HELPING OF HOLIDAY FUN COMING TO HAMPTON THIS YEAR HAMPTON

This November and December, slip into a warm sweater, grab a cup of hot cocoa and head to Hampton for a large helping of holiday cheer. Whether taking in a special seasonal performance at the American Theatre in Phoebus, enjoying a nautical parade of lights on the Hampton River, or cheering traditional street parades in Coliseum Central and Downtown Hampton, there is an activity or event for every member of the family to celebrate the holidays.

On Nov. 8 - 10, enjoy items presented by more than 300 quality crafters, vendors, artists and local businesses at the Bodacious Bazaar and Art Festival, a shopping extravaganza taking place at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. The three-day event will feature upscale gifts, gourmet foods, fine art and more. The “real” Santa Claus will also make an appearance, so be sure to bring the kids. This year, the Bodacious Bazaar will benefit eight local non-profit organizations, including The American Red Cross, Beyond Boobs, Foodbank of the Virginia Peninsula, Hampton Roads Womens Juniors League, Kelly Weinberg Foundation, Kids to Kids St. Mary’s Disabled Children, and Project Care. The cost is $7 for adults ($10 for two days), $4 for children, and children in strollers are free. Check out www.bodaciousbazaar.com for further information.

On Nov. 16, join the PeninsulaTown Center as they celebrate Christmas in Hampton with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Bring the family, grab a hot chocolate, light a luminary and enjoy holiday entertainment. A surprise guest will also be joining the festivities all the way from the North Pole. Luminary registration begins at 6 p.m., entertainment and tree lighting at 6:30 p.m. There will be a special visit from Santa for military families in attendance from 7 to 9 p.m.

This year, the Coliseum Central Holiday Parade presented by Peninsula Town Center returns on Nov. 23. Festivities include live entertainment, floats, huge helium balloons, marching bands and Santa. The parade route begins at Hampton Roads Center Parkway and proceeds down Coliseum Dr. until making a right onto Merchant Ln. and entering Peninsula Town Center. The parade then continues until turning left at Allainby Way, followed by left at McMenamin St., a right on Von Schilling Dr. and concludes at Cinema

eKnowledge offers military discount on SAT and ACT PowerPrep programs Courtesy photo The annual Hampton Holly Days Parade is scheduled for Dec. 14.

Café behind the Riverdale Shopping Center. The parade begins at 9:30 a.m., but get there early for a prime spot.

This Dec. 6 and 7, the 18th annual Holiday and Kwanzaa Marketplace returns to Hampton University Museum. Beginning at 10 a.m. on Nov. 30, guests may purchase holiday and Kwanzaa gifts from the museum gift shop. The shop specializes in African, African-American and other multicultural items and artwork. At 5:30 p.m., enjoy special holiday music, sales and planned activities. On Dec. 7, in addition to shopping from noon to 4 p.m., enjoy a holiday and Kwanzaa inspired brunch from 1 to 3 p.m. Though the event is free, there is a fee for the brunch.

The 25th annual Downtown Hampton Lighted Boat Parade sails back into Downtown Hampton on Dec. 7. Festivities begin at 7:15 p.m. This highly anticipated parade of illuminated power and sail boats will be visible from anywhere along the Hampton River. Spectators interested in the narration will want to find a spot near the Hampton Maritime Center. Those who don’t have a vessel but want to join the action can board the Miss Hampton II tour boat. Attendees interested in riding on the Miss Hampton II are encouraged to make reservations by calling 722-9102. Admission is an unwrapped toy that will be donated to Toys for Tots. Captains who wish to enter their craft in the parade are

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On Dec. 12 and 13, shop for the perfect holiday gift or pick up a little treasure for personal enjoyment at the Santa’s Attic Craft Show at Hampton City Hall. Santa’s Attic features the best talents of area crafters as they showcase an array of original, hand-made items. The show runs from noon to 5 p.m. on Dec. 12 and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 13.

On Dec. 14, celebrate the first documented Christmas in English-speaking North America at the 6th annual First Light Celebration at the Hampton History Museum, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Enjoy seasonal music from several choirs and join in song with holiday karaoke. Make several different types of holiday decorations, such as tinpunch ornaments and cloth angels.

Dec. 14 also marks the return of Hampton Holly Days Parade presents Joy to the World, beginning at 7 p.m. Join us for an evening of enchantment at the Peninsula’s largest illuminated holiday parade. Fun includes music from marching bands, spectacular floats, the man of the hour, Santa.

“Joy to the World” goes from Eaton St. and Settlers Landing Rd. to Darling Stadium.

Other holiday activities include Carriage Rides and Santa at Peninsula Town Center on Nov. 23, the 12th annual Breakfast with Santa at the Virginia Air & Space Center on Dec. 7, and plenty of seasonal performances at the American Theatre.

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The Donation Project is in alliance with the Department of Defense (DOD) and supported by more than 100 partners, including NFL and MLB players. In eight years, eKnowledge has donated more than 200,000 SAT/ACT programs valued at more than $44 million – no profit is created by the donation effort and all proceeds are reinvested to improve the program.

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TRAVEL LIKE A LOCAL FOR A TRULY AUTHENTIC VACATION EXPERIENCE Brandpoint

Americans are on the move, logging two billion business and leisure trips of 50 miles or more from home for at least one night last year alone, according to the U.S. Travel Association. Today, more people are looking for authentic travel activities – ones that are outside the traditional museum or monument visit. To get more out of your next vacation, consider expert advice on how to break out of the tourist rut and have a truly authentic local experience.

“The single biggest thing you can do to trigger these experiences is to talk to people, talk to locals,” said Reena Ganga, Gadling blogger and Wanderplex Founder.

“But since that’s easier said than done, I think there are several ways you can try to foster interactions with locals and put yourself in a position to create great travel memories.”

Hyatt House, an upscale extended stay hotel brand located across the United States, has teamed up with Ganga and America’s favorite lifestyle maven, Martha Stewart, to help vacationers learn the tricks of travelling like a local with the following tips: Trek like the locals – Don’t limit yourself to sightseeing buses or taxis. If the locals travel in communal mini-vans or via bike, do it too. Locals who aren’t used to seeing tourists take that form of transport often find their tenacity endearing and will make the effort to talk to them.

Go off the beaten path – Make time to

head to the smaller, secondary cities when you travel. These are often the places that feel the most culturally distinct. If you’re in a big city, head outside the tourist zones and into interesting neighborhoods where the locals spend their time.

Choose a place that feels like home – Instead of staying in a traditional hotel, think about staying in a serviced apartment or an extended stay hotel like Hyatt House, where you have a living room and kitchen.

Then head out to the local market and talk to the vendors. You’ll discover the produce and products that are special to that area, and you never know where the conversations will lead.

Eat with the locals – Don’t just eat at chain restaurants that you’re familiar with or that only have English menus. Go where the locals congregate. Whether it’s a momand-pop restaurant or a street stall, local eateries are likely to have more authentic food and the locals are often eager to tell you about the food, how to eat it, etc.

Put away technology – If you find yourself lost while traveling, don’t immediately refer to maps on your phone – stop and ask a shopkeeper for directions. If you need a restaurant recommendation, don’t just search online. Ask locals for their tips. It’s a great excuse to strike up a conversation.

Keep in mind, traveling with a local mindset means taking a new approach to packing, too.

Distribute weight evenly – Pack the heaviest items, such as shoes and toiletry bags, at the bottom. Pack socks inside shoes

The single biggest thing you can do to trigger these (truly authentic local) experiences is to talk to people, talk to locals.”

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to prevent footwear from getting squashed.

Skip checked baggage – A canvas bag with a sturdy strap is great for packing for any length of trip. Remember, if you forget something, often hotels can help. Hyatt House has the Hyatt Has It – Borrows program, which can supply everything from a phone charger to yoga mats.

Carry-on with care – Because you never know when weather or unforeseen events will cause travel delays, pack a carry-on bag containing items you would be very unhappy to lose, such as medications and toiletries.

Stay clean on the run – Travel-size packaged antibacterial towelettes are great for keeping your hands and face clean.

Regulate wrinkles – Use large drycleaner bags to pack bulky sweaters or cardigans. The plastic helps prevent wrinkling.

Secure belongings – If you’re traveling a long distance, use a lock and key or combination lock to protect your belongings.

These simple tips make it easy to travel like a local and get the most out of your next vacation. You’ll be delighted by the unique memories and wonderful stories you get by traveling with a local mindset.

Sources: Martha Stewart Living, June 2003; Martha Stewart Digital, Article: Smart Packing Tips; Martha Stewart Video - Organizing: Helpful Tips for Packing Travel Bags; The Martha Stewart Show, Season 7, Episode 7099 (How to Pack a Suitcase Lightly for Easy Travel).

As temperatures dip, it’s important to prepare your car for harsh winter weather. Not only can the elements be hard on your vehicle, but the chemicals that are used to fight the elements such as road salt and chemical compounds to melt ice are as well. Being prepared and knowing how to take care of your vehicle can help you avoid costly repairs and will extend the life of your vehicle.

Step 1: Check your windshield wipers – You never think about the condition of your windshield wipers until they don’t work properly in a rain or a heavy snow fall.

Rule of thumb is that you should change your wiper blades every six months. This will ensure you have the necessary vision on the road to drive safely even in less than ideal weather conditions.

Step 2: Protect your engine – You may not think about what’s under the hood of your vehicle during the winter months, but protecting your engine and the components that make your vehicle run is important. Premium synthetic lubricant manufacturer Royal Purple recommends using Purple Ice, a yearround radiator conditioner that will provide corrosion protection and is fully compatible with antifreeze. A single bottle will treat a radiator for 30,000 miles when mixed with antifreeze to maintain maximum performance.

Step 3: Emergency road kit – Even if you take the best care of your vehicle, in some instances you cannot avoid a breakdown or incident when you’re on the road. Take the time to pack an emergency kit that you can keep stored in your truck. It could be a lifesaver if you have to put it in use. Include: flashlight, batteries, blanket, snacks, water, gloves, boots, first-aid kit, ice scraper/snow brush, jumper cables, road flares, white towel or window sign to indicate you need help.

Before the colder winter weather sets in, getting your vehicle ready in advance will ensure you’re prepared for the winter driving months.

Practice makes perfect with dress rehearsal for your turkey Brandpoint

The holidays are approaching and before you know it, you’ll be thinking about that daunting task of cooking a turkey. This holiday season, make sure your bird impresses all the guests and relatives by conducting a dress rehearsal for your turkey.

More than 88 percent of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving, according to a National Turkey Federation survey. But before doing so, why not do a dry run and prepare a turkey, or try a smaller bird like chicken, using a

brining technique that is sure to be a crowd pleaser?

It’s the hot new culinary trend that’s got everyone from celebrity chefs to home cooks buzzing. But even though brining may be the latest technique to sweep kitchens, it’s hardly new. Mankind has been brining since ancient times. It probably started out, hundreds of millennia ago, as a way of preserving seafood with sea salt.

The technique has come a long way since, and now food lovers everywhere, in typical what’s-old-is-new-again fashion, are rediscovering the

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Think you don’t have the tools to brine? Chef Helen Roberts, director of culinary development at Kikkoman, has perfected the turkey brine. The brine is simple: salt, sugar, water, dried spices and the magic ingredient: soy sauce. Pull out your refrigerator drawer or a large, deep bucket to brine your bird. After you’ve stirred your ingredients and placed your turkey in the liquid, let the brine work its magic overnight.

What’s the secret behind brining? Brining has a tenderizing and moisturizing effect.

The brine is absorbed and diffused throughout the meat as it soaks overnight. In addition, Roberts explains that soy sauce has a savory effect that seals in the turkey flavor and moisture.

“Brining makes a big difference when you’re roasting meat,” she said. “You’ll have the juiciest bird you’ve ever tasted.”

Savory Turkey Brine Ingredients (Recipe for a 16 to 24 pound turkey): 2 gallons cold water 10 ounces Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce 1/2 cup kosher salt 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons dried sage 2 tablespoons dried celery seed 1 tablespoon dried thyme Directions: The night before roasting, remove giblets and turkey neck; rinse turkey inside and out. In a large stock pot or 5 gallon bucket, mix water with remaining ingredients. Stir well until all the salt is dissolved. Place turkey in the pot, cover with a lid and refrigerate overnight or at least eight hours. Remove turkey from the brine, rinsing well. Follow your regular cooking instructions.

Brining isn’t just for meat though. Brine veggies for a rich, savory taste. Perhaps one of the trendiest veggies, Brussels sprouts, are a prime candidate for a soy sauce brine.

Sick of the same old side dishes? Now

that you’ve brined your turkey, get creative with your side dishes too. Put a spin on classic mashed potatoes with the Wasabi Mashed Potatoes recipe found on www.kikkomanusa.com. The spice and heat will balance out the creamy texture of the mashed potatoes. If you have leftover turkey, try a completely new dish instead of just reheating. Keep enjoying your juicy turkey by adding to a stir fry, include in a salad or in a tetrazzini. For leftover mashed potatoes, use panko to transform into crunchy, warm mashed potato cakes

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■ fitness tip – Don’t change everything all at once Adapting a healthier lifestyle is all about changing habits. If you want to become more active and eating healthier … pick one. Changing your lifestyle all at once is a recipe for disaster. You must realign your priorities. Initial attempts to succeed are limited until you change your habits and make the time for your new commitment. You must understand in order to see a change, you need to make a change. – Lacey Lee

TIPS TO HELP YOU AVOID HOLIDAY WEIGHT GAIN

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Going on a personal fitness/health journey is just that – a journey. It will have its ups and it will have its downs. The goal is to not let those “down” times last long nor get you off of your personal fitness/health path.

Challenges and temptations can happen all year long, but the hardest time for a lot of people has begun. Yes, it has begun!

Most think of Thanksgiving as the beginning of the dreaded weight gain season, but Halloween really is the “appetizer” to the season. It starts with those bite size pieces of candy that seem like no big deal, but they add up quickly in calories, and let’s be honest, who can just have one. Before you know it you have been to every holiday party under the sun, you have skipped your workouts and you feel more sluggish than ever.

The average American will put on a pound or two by New Year’s Day. I know you are saying, “So what’s the harm in a little holiday weight gain, especially if it’s just a pound?” According to researchers at the National Institutes of Health, most Americans never lose the weight they gain during the winter holidays. The pounds add up year after year, making holiday weight gain an important factor in adult obesity.

Get a jump start today and use the following tips to avoid weight gain this holiday season: Know your numbers Whether your goal is to lose, gain or maintain weight, you must know how many calories you specifically need to consume each day in order to achieve your goal. This is based on your age, height, weight, activity demands, etc. Everyone is different and some days demand less or more calories – you should consume based on how active you are.

If you do not have a range of calories that you need to consume each day and you are not tracking how many calories that you are consuming, you are just playing a guessing game.

Most people consume more calories than they think. We tend to remember the “good” choice we made and not the extra/bad calories in our day.

Calculating your daily calorie needs has been made simple via a smartphone and/or the Internet. Make sure the program you choose asks you to put in your age, height and weight. It also may ask you how many pounds you want to lose. If it does, do two calculations to give you a range. Put in the amount you want to lose

and then put zero. This way you can know how many calories you need to consume in order to lose weight and to maintain your weight.

Tracking what you eat throughout the day may seem like a tedious task, but becoming aware of what you truly consume each day is the key to success. It will open your eyes to habits you may not realize you have. Do you tend to snack after dinner? Do you go long periods of time throughout the day without eating?

Like I said, our brain has a tendency to conveniently delete the times we consume more than we should and/or something that is high in fat and calories. You can find apps on your smartphone to help you track your food with ease, as well as online.

Stay active Keep your workouts on schedule. Don’t let shopping for presents or holiday parties take the place of you burning those calories. On days that you really lack motivation or simply “think” that you do not have time for your complete exercise routine, there is always something you can do. Whether that means you do just 10 minutes of exercise, wake up a half hour earlier, do a workout in your house, hit the gym instead of grabbing lunch with co-workers, etc.

Once you get out of the habit of working out, it is much harder to get back into the swing of things.

Be kind to yourself Here’s the deal ... you will make a bad food decision. You will eat more than you intended.

It will happen, but the key is to become aware of your bad choice and learn from it. A mistake we all tend to make is when you “fall off the healthy eating wagon,” we give up. We turn a bad meal into a bad day, and into a bad week.

Do not strive to eat perfectly. Be kind to yourself.

This time of year can be especially stressful for many reasons. Food is high on the list of things people go to when under stress. Eating may feel good in the moment, but the feelings that triggered the eating are still there. Chances are you will feel worse than you did before because of the unnecessary calories you consumed. You may beat yourself for messing up and not having more willpower. Choosing food to help cope with stress will get you stuck in an unhealthy cycle. Again, be kind to yourself. Get back on track as soon as you can.

Party prepared Holiday season also means holiday parties – a.k.a. food and drink temptations everywhere.

Whether you look forward to going to or hosting these parties, the temptations are still going to be there. Be prepared.

Some tools to have in your pocket before you head out to have a good time, or at least act like it: ■ Have a nutritious snack or a meal before you head out to the holiday party. It is the same as never going to the grocery store hungry. Arriving hungry will have you pouncing on the food table. Maybe twice. Once you are hungry, you will make a bad food decision ... guaranteed. Our stomach will override anything you “intended” on eating.

If you work in an office setting, be prepared for the deluge of guilty treats your co-workers and other business associates will graciously want to share. Stash your own healthy snacks in your desk so you won’t be tempted to overindulge when your grumbling stomach demands a mid-day snack.

■ Remember one of the great things about the holidays is spending time with friends and family. Take advantage of catching up with friends and/or family you have not seen in a while.

■ Avoid drinking too much alcohol at holiday parties. I know, I know, party pooper, however it is not just about calories but about control. If you drink more than intended, you won’t have as much control over what you eat. Should you partake in having a cocktail or two, be aware of the alcohol you choose. Stay clear of the desert drinks as they pack a lot of calories.

■ Whether you are at a holiday party, someone else’s home or in the comfort of your home, use small plates. When you use big plates, chances are you will fill up that plate. Using a smaller plate will limit how much food you put on that plate. Before going back for seconds, wait 30 minutes to decide if you really are hungry. It takes about that long for our body to reach our brain letting us know if we are full or not.

Lacey Lee is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and AFPA Nutritional Consultant. Visit www.laceyleefitness.com, or call 288-5444 for a free consultation.

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As the season’s change, looking great can be a challenge, especially when it comes to your skin, as cooler air and strong winds can leave your complexion with seasonal skin disorder.

Unfortunately, a bad skin day can mean a bad day overall. In fact, 90 percent of Americans agree that they feel more confident when they have a “good skin day,” according

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“With a strategic skin care regimen, you can combat common seasonal beauty pitfalls, such as dryness and dullness,” said Maria Lekkakos, an aesthetician for Mary Kay. With this in mind, Lekkakos is offering some restorative, hydrating beauty tips to protect and restore your skin:

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Re-texturize – With the weather shift, you’ll notice more dryness, particularly on the face, elbows, lining of the cheekbones and hands. Re-texturize your skin by frequently moisturizing.

Protect – Eighty-four percent of Americans surveyed by Wakefield Research say they would change how they cared for their skin if they could have a do over. Don’t live with regret, protect skin against free radical damage that can impact skin firmness and definition. Use an antioxidant-rich serum containing blends of botanical extracts derived from natural ingredients which are high in levels of Vitamin C. Hydrate – Sometimes the source of dryness comes from the inside out. Drink plenty of water and eat hydrating fruits and vegetables to deliver vitamins to the skin and prevent dryness.

Nourish – In the morning, use a mask for five minutes to prepare and protect the skin for the day. It’s the ideal time to open the cells, allowing skin to breathe.

A mask that hydrates and locks in moisture can leave it looking less stressed and feeling more nourished. A moisture renewing mask can breathe life into tired skin and help minimize the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles

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“There is a mask for every skin type, but most people don’t know the benefits,” said Lekkakos, who recommends adopting an antiaging regimen as soon as early signs of aging begin to show. “It’s never too late to save your skin.”

In fact, 84 percent of Americans would change how they cared for their skin if they could travel back in time, with 42 percent saying they’d moisturize more frequently.

Repair – At night, use a retinol treatment to reduce the appearance of deep lines and wrinkles, and make skin tone appear more even.

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The all-new 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage 5-door sub-compact marks the return of the company’s lovable and popular small vehicle offering. Making a triumphant return to the North American marketplace, the all-new 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage 5-door sub-compact is practical and efficiently sized for urban driving, while providing spacious accommodations for five passengers.

The all-new Mirage offers consumers a long list of standard amenities at an impressive MSRP that is below $13,000. This list of standard features include: tilt steering; automatic climate control; power windows with driver’s side auto-up/down; power side mirrors; bodycolored side mirrors, door handles and tailgate handle; a convenient 60/40 split folding rear seat; keyless entry with panic alarm; variable intermittent wipers; a sporty rear spoiler and a dynamic sounding four speaker 140-watt AM/ FM/CD/MP3 with USB/iPod input.

To add an additional touch of vibrancy to Mirage’s dynamic exterior styling, there’s a total of eight fun and eye-catching colors to choose from including: Thunder Gray, Starlight Silver, Cloud White and Mystic Black, along with Mitsubishi Motors fan-selected colors Kiwi, Plasma Purple, Infrared and Sapphire Blue Available in DE and ES trim levels, power for the all-new Mirage is generated by an extremely efficient 3A92 1.2L three-cylinder DOHC engine featuring the latest version of the Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control (MIVEC) variable valve-timing system that maximizes fuel efficiency and power output while greatly minimizing exhaust emissions. Consumers have a choice between a smooth-operating five-speed manual and an advanced continuously-variable automatic transmission (CVT) with Idle Neutral Logic.

With its precision engineered high-tensile steel-fortified body/chassis providing reduced mass with excellent rigidity, Mitsubishi Motors’ newest model achieves a very low overall weight of only 1,973 pounds, giving this sturdy yet highly-maneuverable featherweight a better power-to-weight ratio than its main rival.

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The patented RISE system utilizes a body structure with an impact energy-absorbing front end along with an abundant use of high tensile steel in key areas throughout the platform.

A sharp turning radius of 15.1 feet, compact overall size, and optimized spring rates and damping forces produce an excellent blend of performance and comfort. A front stabilizer bar has been fitted to reduce body roll as well as ensure high-speed stability. What’s more, the entire suspension system has been designed for maximum strength with reduced overall weight to help improve fuel efficiency.

Thanks to the use of high-tensile steel, the body of the new Mirage is characterized by excellent strength and structural rigidity – all while being the lightest body in its class.

Inside the ergonomically-enhanced passenger cabin is comfortable and very spacious considering the vehicle’s exterior size. The Mirage interior features extensive use of softtouch high-grade surface materials along with an eye-catching centerpiece – a center console covered with a rich-looking high-gloss piano

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Other thoughtful interior touches include several handy storage compartments/ trays and large cup holders, 60/40 split-fold rear seats, an included cover for the rear cargo area, and surprisingly generous rear cargo space.

■ Wheelbase: 96.5 inches; overall length: 148.8 inches; width: 65.6 inches; height: 59.1 inches.

■ Engine: 1.2L 3-cylinder – 74 hp at 6,000 rpm and 74 lbs.-ft. of torque at 4,000 rpm.

■ Transmission: five-speed manual, CVT automatic ■ EPA Fuel Economy: 34 city/42 highway (manual); 37 city/44 highway (CVT automatic) ■ Cargo capacity: 47.0 cubic feet ■ Safety features: Dual front airbags, front seat mounted sideimpact airbags, dual head curtain side-impact airbags, driver’s side knee airbag, four-wheel antilock brakes, brake assist, electronic brake-force distribution, traction control logic, active stability control, tire pressure monitoring system, keyless entry with panic alarm feature, and engine immobilizer.

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Courtesy photo Lucy Hale was one of five winners of the reality show “American Juniors,” and she is best known for her role as Aria Montgomery on the ABC Family series “Pretty Little Liars.”

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People may know Lucy Hale best as Aria Montgomery on “Pretty Little Liars,” but she was raised on country music and is returning to her roots as she prepares to release her debut country album. During the “Pretty Little Liars” Halloween episode, fans got a sneak peek at the making of her album with the debut of the “Webisode,” “Introducing Lucy Hale,” which includes an interview with Hale and some of Nashville’s biggest songwriters.

Born and raised in Memphis, Tenn., Hale grew up singing Martina McBride, Faith Hill and Shania Twain songs. She moved to Los Angeles, Calif. at the age of 15 to land a record deal, only to end up finding success as an actress. This fall, Hale will continue her radio tour ahead of the album’s first single, which will be released early next year.

In the meantime, Hale will wrap up season four of “Pretty Little Liars” and perform on CMA Country Christmas, which will be taped at Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 8. The holiday special will air on Dec. 2.

Willie Nelson’s third studio album in less than 18 months pairs the music icon with a who’s who list of female vocalists for a moving collection of duets. “To All The Girls...” is a love letter to women everywhere as the 80-year-old entertainer orchestrates a thoughtful and inspired project.

Over the course of 18 songs pulling from Nelson’s own catalog, in addition to some well-chosen covers, “To All The Girls…” ranges from hopelessly in love (the swinging “Till The End Of The World” with Shelby Lynne) to “it’s complicated” (“Somewhere Between” with Loretta Lynn), and even sad understanding (“She Was No Good For Me” with Miranda Lambert). The album might be a love letter, but that doesn’t mean it always has to have a happy ending.

“To All The Girls…,” using mostly acoustic arrangements and with light jazz flourishes, does an excellent job capturing the different faces of the emotion. Pieces as different as the Latin-flavored “No Mas Amor,” where Alison Krauss’harmonies are like a haunting memory, play a different but equally honest story as do others like the daydreaming Sheryl Crow duet “Far Away Places.”

From the opening notes of “From Here To The Moon And Back” with Dolly Parton, Nelson’s voice carries a sweetness that conveys the high level of respect he has for women the world over, as well as those on this collection.

Nelson shares the stage with his partners on “To All The Girls…,” allowing them to spread out as on the stunning “Always On My Mind,” where Carrie Underwood delivers one of her most striking traditional-based performances on record. “Walkin,’” performed with Norah Jones, features her tender piano notes while “Bloody Mary Morning” leaves plenty of room for Wynonna’s fiery vocal.

Working with producer Buddy Cannon (Kenny Chesney, Jamey Johnson), Nelson’s song choices are excellent. In addition to the emotional range presented, covers are also

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Nelson makes sure to brush the album with his signature Tex-Mex sound using his famed six-string, Trigger, yet this project is all about the chemistry between him and his partners.

The Wurlitzer-tinged “Grandma’s Hands” with Mavis Staples and slow-burning “Will You Remember Mine” featuring Lily Meola, showcase impressive give and take. On a project defined by wonderful back and forth, Nelson’s love letter “To All The Girls…” is well-received as the illustrious and talented voices on these selections show that the feeling is mutual.

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Thor: The Dark World In the aftermath of Marvel’s “Thor” and “The Avengers,” Thor (Chris Hemsworth) fights to restore order across the cosmos, but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all.

Tom Hiddleston returns as Loki, and also returning from the previous Thor film are Stellan Skarsgard, Idris Elba, Kat Dennings, Rene Russo and Anthony Hopkins.

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Courtesy of Universal Pictures Rachel McAdams and Domhnall Gleeson star in “About Time,” the latest film from writer/ director Richard Curtis, who is known for his romantic comedy films such as “Four Weddings and a Funeral,” “Bridget Jones’s Diary,” “Notting Hill,” and “Love Actually.”

Best Man Down

The night after another unsatisfactory NewYear’s Eve party, Tim’s father (Bill Nighy) tells his son that the men in his family have always had the ability to travel through time. Tim (Domhnall Gleeson) can’t change history, but he can change what happens and has happened in his own life – so he decides to make his world a better place by getting a girlfriend. Sadly, that turns out not to be as easy as you might think.

Moving from the Cornwall coast to London to train as a lawyer, Tim finally meets the beautiful but insecure Mary (Rachel McAdams). They fall in love, then an unfortunate time-travel incident means he’s never met her at all. So they meet for the first time again – and again – but finally, after a lot of cunning time-traveling, he wins her heart.

Tim then uses his power to create the perfect romantic proposal, to save his wedding from the worst best-man speeches, to save his best friend from professional disaster and to get his pregnant wife to the hospital in time for the birth of their daughter, despite a nasty traffic jam outside Abbey Road.

But as his unusual life progresses, Tim finds out that his unique gift can’t save him from the sorrows and ups and downs that affect all families, everywhere. There are great limits to what time travel can achieve, and it can be dangerous too.

When their obnoxious and over-served best man, Lumpy (Tyler Labine), unexpectedly dies at their destination wedding in Phoenix, Ariz., bride and groom Kristin (Jess Weixler) and Scott (Justin Long) are forced to cancel their honeymoon and fly home to the snowy Midwest to arrange for his funeral. But when they arrive they realize that there was a lot more to their friend than met the eye.

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The Starving Games The “Date Movie” spoofsters are at it again, this time with their eyes set on “The Hunger Games” in this Safran Company parody. Maiara Walsh and Brant Daugherty head up the starring cast.

Though “The Hunger Games” will be front and center for many of the jokes, other movies to be pilloried include “The Avengers,” “Sherlock Holmes” and the finale of the Harry Potter franchise.

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Thursday, Nov. 7 7 p.m. – Gravity in 3D (PG-13) Friday, Nov. 8 6 p.m. – Captain Phillips (PG-13) 9 p.m. – Machete Kills (R) Saturday, Nov. 9 1 p.m. – Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 2 (PG) 4 p.m. – Captain Phillips (PG-13) 7 p.m. – Don Jon (R)

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Machete Kills (R): DannyTrejo returns as ex-Federale agent Machete, who is recruited by the President of the United States for a mission which would be impossible for any mortal man – he must take down a madman revolutionary and an eccentric billionaire arms dealer who has hatched a plan to spread war and anarchy across the planet.

Sunday, Nov. 10 1 p.m. – FREE MOVIE: Megamind (PG) 4 p.m. – Gravity in 3D (PG-13) 7 p.m. – Machete Kills (R) Monday, Nov. 11 1 p.m. – Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 2 in 3D (PG) 4 p.m. – Captain Phillips (PG-13) NAS Oceana’s Aerotheater is temporarily closed, undergoing renovations.

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comingsoon Dec. 6 ■ Inside Llewyn Davis (R) ■ Khumba (not yet rated) ■ Last Days on Mars (R) ■ Out of the Furnace (R)

Nov. 15 ■ The Best Man Holiday (R) Nov. 22 ■ Delivery Man (PG-13) ■ The Hunger Games:

Catching Fire (PG-13) Begins as Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) has returned home safe after winning the 74th annual Hunger Games along with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark. Winning means that they must turn around and leave their family and close friends, embarking on a “Victor’s Tour” of the districts. Along the way, Everdeen senses that a rebellion is simmering, but the Capitol is still very much in control as President Snow prepares the 75th annual Hunger Games (The Quarter Quell) – a competition that could change Panem forever.

Nov. 27 ■ Black Nativity (PG) ■ Frozen (PG) ■ Homefront (R) ■ Oldboy (R) Nov. 29 ■ Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (PG-13)

courage, but the limits of their friendship and the wisdom of the journey itself – the Dragon Smaug.

■ Tyler Perry’s A Madea Christmas (PG-13) Dec. 20

Dec. 13 ■ American Hustle (not yet rated) ■ Hours (PG-13) ■ Saving Mr. Banks (PG-13) ■ The Hobbit: The

■ Anchorman: The Legend

Continues (not yet rated) With the 70s behind him, San Diego, Calif.’s top-rated newsman, Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell), returns to the news desk. Also back for more are his coanchor and wife, Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate), weather man Brick Tamland (Steve Carell), man on the street Brian Fantana (Paul Rudd) and sports guy Champ Kind (David Koechner) – all of whom won’t make it easy to stay classy while taking New York’s first 24-hour news channel by storm.

■ The Past (not yet rated) ■ Walking with Dinosaurs (not yet rated)

Desolation of Smaug (not yet rated) Continues the adventure of the Bilbo Baggins as he journeys with the Wizard Gandalf and 13 Dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield, on an epic quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain and the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor. Having survived the beginning of their unexpected journey, the company continues east, encountering along the way the skin-changer Beorn and a swarm of giant spiders in the treacherous forest Dec. 25 of Mirkwood. After escaping capture by the dangerous ■ 47 Ronin (PG-13) Wood-elves, the Dwarves journey to Lake-town, and ■ Grudge Match (PG-13) finally to the Lonely Mountain itself, where they must face ■ Labor Day (not yet rated) the greatest danger of all, a creature more terrifying than ■ The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (not yet rated) any other; one which will test not only the depth of their ■ The Wolf of Wall Street (not yet rated)

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“Angry Birds Star Wars” marries the fantastic spirit, legendary characters and classic imagery of Star Wars with the accessibly engaging design and energetic gameplay of Angry Birds, thrusting players into a captivating, light-hearted adventure saga, featuring inventive challenges, tantalizing Force powers and a wealth of familiar faces and places. Twenty exclusive, newly created levels join the more than 200 stages already available from the original mobile release of “Angry Birds Star Wars.”

This latest version brings the flock to the fight with the introduction of cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes, letting players team up or square off for high scores and galactic bragging rights. Moreover, this expansive edition exploits the unique capabilities of each game system to deliver a distinctive experience tailored specifically to each platform, including sharp and colorful, high-definition visuals (on HD-compatible devices), achievements and trophies, leader boards, voice command support through Kinect for Xbox 360 and touch-screen controls on Nintendo Wii U and 3DS, and PlayStationVita systems.

The next-generation versions of “Angry Birds Star Wars” maintain these core features while introducing new play and interface elements exclusive to each system.

The PlayStation 4’s adaptation makes full use of the DualShock 4 controller’s touchpad to offer precision, touch-screen handling, paired with full support for PlayStationMove in both single-player and local multiplayer modes. Players can also easily

Angry Birds Star Wars Systems: PC, Nintendo 3DS/ Wii/Wii U, PS3/ PS4/Vita, Xbox 360/One Release Date: In Stores Now Publishers: Activision; Rovio for PC ESRB Rating: Everyone (Comic Mischief, Mild Cartoon Violence)

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“Angry Birds Star Wars” on Xbox One also allows for automatic video capture and online sharing, while adding all the benefits of the system’s improved Kinect for Xbox One functionality, affording intuitive gesture and motion controls, as well as voice command support. The Xbox One iteration of “Angry Birds Star Wars” also includes unique, timed challenges that deliver fresh trials for players well after the game’s launch.

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Gain valuable free time with laundry room organizing ■ Bleach (if things get really messy!)

■ Drying rack for delicate items

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Laundry is always on the to-do list, and in busy households across the country, it seems that the hamper is always full. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the average household does 392 loads of laundry each year.

That translates to 7.5 loads per week, which can make the process of washing your clothes, towels and bedding feel like a permanent chore.

Running a household doesn’t have to be a chore, especially when it comes to laundry, said Laura Deluttri of HealthyHousekeeper.com.

“The laundry room is an area that is so easy and simple to get organized and keep clean, and once it’s together, you’re able to maximize your time doing other things,” she said. “By making the laundry room as efficient as possible, you can let the machines do the work, focus on other things outside the mudroom and come back later to fresh, clean clothes.”

To get your laundry room in tip-top shape, consider the following tips: Create a stain removal station There might be grass stains on your child’s sports jersey or dinner stains from the last party you hosted. Even if you don’t treat the stains immediately, keep those items separated at your station so you don’t have to sort the laundry when it comes time to run it.

What should you have at your station?

Follow this list: ■ A bucket for presoaking clothing and linens ■ A supply of your favorite stain-treating detergents handy for easy access

■ Recycling bin for unwearable/undonatable clothes and/or used bottles Keeping this area separate also prevents any chemicals like bleach from mixing with your regular laundry.

Keep everything at your fingertips Clutter is your worst enemy. When all of your laundry supplies are haphazardly stored, you can spend too much time trying to find something, and even causing more of a mess along the way. That’s why it’s important to organize your space so you can easily grab the detergent, liquid softener or dryer sheets while your arms are full.

Easy access and convenience are found in some of the newest top load washers like a model from LG with an innovative design that places the control panel on the front of the machine. Just set the washer to the desired cycle and turn it on with the push of a finger – no leaning over the machine to get to the back panel. It comes in handy if you have anything in your other arm – like a baby or laundry basket full of clean clothes ready for folding.

Installing a hanging rack near the washer is also a great idea, so that as you remove clothing, you can immediately hang items specified for air drying without slowing down the process.

Do fewer loads of laundry This sounds pretty basic, but it can really save you lots of time, energy and water. If you’re in the market for a new washer-dryer pair, consid-

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er mega-capacity models that allow you to do fewer loads. Some Energy Star washers even have a new “turbo wash” feature that saves 20 minutes of wash time per load, even on larger loads giving you back more “me time.”

Use two hampers Encourage your family to help with the laundry process by presorting their clothes.

Anything with stains goes to the stain removal station, while everything else gets placed into the dark or white hampers as appropriate. It’s a great way to teach children at an early age how to do their own laundry and it ensures the evermissing sock stays put.

Reduce time spent ironing Check the care labels in your clothing items before starting the laundry process. For example, synthetic materials like nylon, polyester and acrylic will have fewer wrinkles when washed in a permanent press cycle. Using cold

water to wash bright colors will also help keep wrinkles at bay.

When transferring clothes to the dryer, shake them out to prevent anything from balling up during the drying cycle and becoming more wrinkled. Also, take advantage of technologies that can help reduce wrinkles. Some dryers from LG, for instance, offer steam cycles to help freshen clothing and remove wrinkles, while also helping to cut down on your dry cleaning bill. Lastly, don’t overfill the dryer as this can keep clothing from drying quickly, leading to wrinkles.

“If you have a large family, or just feel like you end up doing a lot of laundry each week, know that with some easy organizational tips, washing the clothes can turn into the easiest job on your home’s to-do list,” said Deluttri.

“Keeping everything organized and within easy reach can open up time for doing more activities you enjoy like spending time with family and friends.”

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Elegant, planet-friendly bathrooms continue to be a hot trend in home building and renovation. Bath products that respect and celebrate water have become trendier and more satisfying, proving that homeowners don’t need to sacrifice comfort, beauty and luxury in order to do something good for the environment.

The secret to achieving a pleasing and environmentally friendly bathroom renovation is choosing the right combination of fixtures and accessories – and realizing that the bathroom is one room that’s well worth investing a bit more in to achieve great upgrades that are modern and lasting.

Worth the investment Bathrooms sell homes. An upscale bathroom remodel that costs around $50,000 will recoup more than 58 percent of its original cost at the time of resale, according to Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs. Value Report.

A mid-range renovation returns even more on your investment – 65 percent.

The bathroom is one room where dollar value also meets aesthetic appeal. Considering how much time Americans spend in the bathroom, and how many of us consider the bath a restful oasis where we can close the

■ return on investment According to Remodeling Magazine, an upscale bathroom remodel that costs around $50,000 will recoup more than 58 percent of its original cost at the time of resale.

Mother Nature and your own lifestyle?

Start with upscale eco-friendly fixtures that strike the perfect balance between highend aesthetics, high-performance design, and environmental stewardship. TOTO is the “coolest brand name” in the bathroom, said influential real estate blog Zillow.com TOTO product designs are distinctive but adaptable, so they work well with a wide range of styles and architectural expressions.

The manufacturer’s elegant 11-inch Rain Showerhead uses a water-sipping 1.75 gallons per minute to deliver a luxurious shower Courtesy photo experience and appreciable water savings.

And its Keane Lavatory Faucet consumes door on the 24/7 wired world, it’s easy to jus- just 1.5 gallons of water per minute, without tify spending a bit more to achieve the bath- sacrificing an ounce of performance.

TOTO toilets have earned a reputation as room of your dreams. the “Sub-zero of the toilet world,” according to the New York Times. They perfectly marry Eco-friendly fixtures Life – and your morning – begins with exceptional design with EPA WaterSensewater. So how do you create an environ- level conservation. The UltraMax II 1G toilet mentally friendly bathroom that is good for uses a single gallon of water per flush to ef-

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Greener design elements When it comes to other design elements in the bathroom, such as flooring and lighting, it’s easy to find greener options that are also high-end and visually striking.

The cost of quarrying and transporting from point of origin to point of sale can make natural stone less than eco-friendly. Instead, consider using recycled flooring material, such as pebbled tiles made from recycled glass or plain recycled glass tiles.

Reclaimed wood can also work wonderfully in an upscale bathroom, imparting a look that is both rich and rustic. Or, if you prefer newer wood, opt for cork or bamboo; both resist mold and mildew, and repel moisture. And both are among the hottest flooring choices for savvy interior designers.

Finally, improving the electricity efficiency of your bathroom lighting is as simple as replacing incandescent bulbs with energysipping LEDs or CFLs. The looks and sizes available in both types of energy-efficient bulbs seems to expand every year, so it’s possible to find one that will fit in any light fixture – turning even high-end luxury lights into eco-friendly, energy efficient options.

FARMERS FACE THREE PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS FOR NEXT YEAR Brandpoint

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■ money matters Farm Credit is offering fixed rates as low as 2.99 percent on operating loans which gives farmers the flexibility to use an operating line of credit to prepay for 2014 expenses based on a farmer’s individual tax situation.

As farmers begin harvest and approach the end of 2013 production, many are assessing the year and looking forward to 2014. For row-crop farmers, the 2013 harvest is expected to be a good one.

However, prices are lower than last year, and some are delaying their decision to go to market in hopes that the price will improve early next year. Low commodity prices may also persuade farmers to consider prepaying for at least some of next season’s inputs before the end of the year. Additionally, meat and milk producers are currently looking to cover feed purchases and other input costs for livestock operations.

“A range of factors, including lower commodity prices and higher input costs, are currently impacting the way farmers are approaching 2014,” said David Lynn, senior vice president of financial services for Farm Credit Mid-America, an agricultural lending cooperative serving farmers, agribusinesses and rural residents in Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee. “However, farmers

have the opportunity to put measures in place to gain operational and financial stability, and mitigate risk as they plan for the coming year.”

Lynn recommends farmers create a checklist of considerations to help plan for 2014: 1. Set operation goals, identify and analyze options The key to smart operational planning is to first define business goals. Farmers should ask themselves what they expect to achieve in 2014 and assess financial options based on those goals. Working with a trusted financial partner to research factors, such as demand, production and labor requirements, operating/input costs and potential returns can help provide direction.

2. Consider the components of a plan An operation’s plan should include a statement of goals, market assessment and marketing strategy, production plan, labor and management plan and a careful financial plan, including profitability, cash flow projections, cash flow needed and debt levels. Part of an operational plan may include arranging for an operating loan to allow flexibility to

finance seed, crop protection products, fertilizer, utilities, repairs, wages or other supplies.

3. Monitor progress and evaluation In season, maintain good record keeping of day-to-day operations to help inform decisions. Compare progress to goals and modify operation plans as needed while analyzing farm progress.

Currently, Farm Credit is offering fixed rates as low as 2.99 percent on operating loans which gives farmers the flexibility to use an operating line of credit to prepay for 2014 expenses based on a farmer’s individual tax situation.

“Farm Credit works with farmers and their businesses when it’s most convenient for them and has tailored this loan offering to ensure our approach fits with operations and schedules,” said Lynn. “With fluctuating commodity prices and unpredictable weather conditions, an operating line of credit is one of many tools farmers can use to protect themselves against market volatility.”

For more information, contact your local Farm Credit office, visit e-farmcredit.com, or call (855) 778-5768.

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HUGHES WAS CORNERSTONE AS UFC CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY UFC history, and a mark shared with the man he fought three times, Georges St-Pierre.

That is a lofty set of accomplishments by any standard and it is only fitting they can be found on the resume of the two-time former champion. As a country strong farm kid who grew up against the backdrop of the corn and soy bean fields that cover Southern Illinois, rising to become one of the best 170-pound fighters to ever enter the cage is a story equally as rich as the one that belongs to the organization he helped bring to the mainstream.

“From a fighter standpoint, things are only going to get better,” said Hughes. “When I started there weren’t high school kids training to become mixed martial artists. Now you have kids saying they want to be in the UFC. Junior high kids are walking around saying they want to be the next St-Pierre or the next ‘Bones’ Jones, and who knows how talented the fighters of the future are going to be. Things are only going to keep going up from here.”

By Duane Finley UFC.com

Twenty years is a long time for something many believed wouldn’t last.

The promotion that put mixed martial arts on the map is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary later this month on Nov. 16 at UFC 167. While the organization punched, kicked and choked its way into existence on a cold night in Denver, Colo. back in 1993, when the UFC rolls out the octagon for their milestone show, it will do so in the only place fit to host a celebration worthy of such an accomplishment – Las Vegas, Nev. The “fight capital of the world” is the place the UFC has called home since the Zuffa-era began in 2001, and will surely be the location for the promotion’s biggest fights for many years to come. That said, the 20th anniversary event will feature one of the year’s most anticipated fights as pound-for-pound great and longreigning welterweight king Georges St-Pierre puts his title on the line against one-punch knockout artist Johny Hendricks in the main event of UFC 167.

Building blocks Having the welterweight title on the line in the main event is a fitting byline, as the 170pound division has consistently held its status as one of the deepest, most talent-rich collectives under the UFC banner. In addition to the light heavyweight division – which is largely considered the UFC’s “crown jewel” weight class – the welterweight ranks have provided some of the best action in UFC history, and has been a “must watch” division for the majority of the UFC’s reign atop the sport of MMA. With that in mind, a big reason the 170pound division earned the respect of a growing fan base is credited to former champion Matt Hughes.

For a five-year period ranging from 20012006, the Hillsboro, Ill. native was in a class of his own as he ruled the welterweight division and shattered the record books along the way.

The future Hall of Famer presented a level of dominance never before seen inside the octagon and did so at a time when the organization he championed and the sport itself needed it the most.

Hughes, hand-in-hand with a group of other future legends, became one of Zuffa’s most visible and viable assets as the “dark ages” of MMA gave way to the post-TUF boom of 2005. Yet, while the rising tide of future stars and champions would eventually break through, Hughes’ impact on the octagon will never diminish.

“It’s amazing,” said Hughes. “My first UFC was in late 1999. I’ve been with the UFC for

Courtesy of UFC Former two-time welterweight champion Matt Hughes first fought in the UFC in 1999, and still holds the record for most wins (18) with the company. Hughes fought a total of 25 times for the UFC, including 12 title fights.

about 13 years and the way this sport and company have grown have been amazing.

SEG [Sterling Entertainment Group] owned it when I first started, and when Zuffa bought the company in 2001, things really started turning around. I won the title for them in late 2001, and as soon as I won the title, it was just amazing how much things changed. For a fighter, it changed my life incredibly.”

Meant to be broken In a sport like MMA, where the fighters involved and the landscape itself are in constant evolution, it would have been a far stretch to expect Hughes’ records to stand the test of time.

While many of his marks in the history books have been matched or broken, the number of times he competed for a UFC title (12) and his amount of overall appearances inside the octagon (25) are achievements of the highest order.

Of the records Hughes set during his time competing under the UFC banner, the only one that still stands today is number of overall victories in the octagon. While there are a number of young, talented fighters who have the potential to claim that record as their own, as of now his 18 octagon wins are the most by any fighter in

What I’m going to take the most out of this is the good times with my buddies. Here I am getting paid to walk into a gym with my friends twice a day, train, lift weights and have fun ... this life has been nothing but a dream.”

- Matt Hughes, former two-time UFC welterweight champion

Time for reflection Nevertheless, the end of the road comes for every athlete, and when it comes to this, Hughes is no exception. At 40 years old, and with his days of power-slamming his opposition to the canvas behind him, Hughes can reflect proudly on the work he did both in and out of the cage.

He remains a definitive example that just because the spotlight fades, the fighter doesn’t have to fade along with it.

Being at the pinnacle of a sport and having all the perks that come with being “the man” for so many years can be a difficult thing to lose. Yet, those elements aren’t the aspects of his fight career he misses. In fact, they never even enter the conversation.

What the former two-time welterweight champion longs for the most is the entire reason he decided to give an unlikely career in mixed martial arts a try. And in retrospect, those motivations are an exceptional example of what made him such an exceptional figure in UFC history.

“I was interviewed two or three years ago and in the interview the person asked me what was the biggest thing I was going to take away from this experience when I retired,” he said.

“I told him it was an interesting question and that I had never been asked that before. I told him I would answer that question at the end of the interview. The whole time he’s asking questions and I’m answering them, but I’m trying to figure out my answer to that previous question so that I can give it to him at the end.

When he came to the end and it was time for me to answer, I told him I wanted to give him the most honest answer possible.”

“I told him when he first asked the question, the immediate thing that popped into my head was winning the world title, but that honestly isn’t the right answer – not by a long shot,” he continued. “What I’m going to take the most out of this is the good times with my buddies.

Here I am getting paid to walk into a gym with my friends twice a day, train, lift weights and have fun. I get to go wherever I’m going for the fight – basically take a vacation – train with my friends a little bit more, then I fight on Saturday. I told him this life has been nothing but a dream. That is what I’ll take away from this sport the most – all the great times I’ve had with my buddies.”

Courtesy of UFC Vitor Belfort (top) is scheduled to face another long-time MMA veteran, Dan Henderson, in the main event of UFC Fight Night 32, Nov. 9.

■ mma schedule BELLATOR 107 Nov. 8, 9 p.m., Spike TV Featured bouts: Cheick Kongo vs. Peter Graham Travis Marx vs. Joe Warren Mikkel Parlo vs. Brennan Ward Edson Berton vs. Patricky Freire UFC FIGHT NIGHT 32 Nov. 9, 8 p.m., FOX Sports 1 Featured bouts: Vitor Belfort vs. Dan Henderson Cezar Ferreira vs. Daniel Sarafian Rafael Cavalcante vs. Igor Pokrajac Brandon Thatch vs. Paulo Thiago BELLATOR 108 Nov. 15, 8 p.m., Spike TV Featured bouts: Joey Beltran vs. Quinton Jackson Alexander Shlemenko vs. Doug Marshall Patricio Freire vs. Justin Wilcox Marcos Galvao vs. Tom McKenna UFC 167 Nov. 16, 8 p.m., FOX Sports 1; 10 p.m., PPV Featured bouts: Georges St-Pierre vs. Johny Hendricks Rashad Evans vs. Chael Sonnen Robbie Lawler vs. Rory MacDonald Josh Koscheck vs. Tyron Woodley THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER 18 FINALE Nov. 30, FOX Sports 1 Featured bouts: D. Johnson vs. J. Benavidez TUF 18 men’s final TUF 18 women’s final Nate Diaz vs. Gray Maynard UFC FIGHT NIGHT 33 Dec. 6, FOX Sports 1 Featured bouts: Mark Hunt vs. Antonio Silva Mauricio Rua vs. James Te-Huna Pat Barry vs. Soa Palelei Ryan Bader vs. Anthony Perosh UFC ON FOX 9 Dec. 14, 5 p.m., FOX Sports 1; 8 p.m., FOX Featured bouts: Anthony Pettis vs. Josh Thomson Urijah Faber vs. Michael McDonald ■ Cards subject to change.

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Johnson dominates AAA Texas 500 to take points lead

By Rick Minter Universal Uclick

To hear Jimmie Johnson and his crew chief Chad Knaus tell it, the start of their dominating run in the AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on Nov. 2 can be traced to a test session at the track two weeks prior to the race weekend.

“After two days, we really honed in on the balance of the car and comfort of the car,” Johnson said in his winner’s interview after leading the most laps, winning the race and moving seven points ahead of Matt Kenseth with just two races left to run. “We felt really strong about things, but at the same time, we’re here testing, as all of our competitors were as well. So it was tough to leave here overly excited, because your competition is here getting better and getting data and all of that as well.”

“We came back and just kept our blinders on and focused on our team, our race car and got the thing pretty dang awesome,” he continued.

Knaus pointed out that Kenseth, who entered Texas tied with Johnson atop the points standings but finished fourth in the race, didn’t have such a good Texas test. He crashed his No. 20 Toyota after blowing a tire during the session.

Courtesy of NASCAR Jimmie Johnson led the most laps and took the checkered flag in the AAA Texas 500, Nov. 2.

“I know if I was [Kenseth’s team], and I came here and on my last day of testing I blew a right-front tire, I’d be nervous coming back,” he said. “So that had to have been looming over them.”

Knaus said he believes his No. 48 team also came out ahead in a test session last week at Homestead-Miami Speedway, in which teams

prepared for the season-ending Ford 400.

“Quite honestly, based on what I saw at Homestead, they’re probably pretty nervous about that same thing happening there,” he said.

He said there were several things learned at the Texas test, which was rained out and then rescheduled, that helped his team score its first

victory on a 1.5-mile track this year.

“I think it was very beneficial for us,” said Knaus. “We were able to really kind of break down what the race car was doing. Jimmie was able to go out there and kind of explore a little bit and find the nuances of the race track in kind of a more calm environment.”

“I think it paid huge dividends for us from a lot of different levels, and it was good,” he continued.

Kenseth shouldered much of the blame for his team’s inability to come up with a winning setup at Texas, which historically has been one of his best tracks.

“We’re just a little off,” he said. “I just couldn’t help [the crew] enough to give them the information they needed to get in the car what I needed to run a little bit better.

It’s all on me. We just worked hard that first [Texas] race, came and tested, worked hard through all the practice sessions, threw a lot of stuff at it and just never had it quite good enough.”

But Kenseth said Johnson’s points lead can be overcome.

“It’s not insurmountable,” he said. “It’s still in your hands. The math works out if you win the last two races. If we go out there and can outrun everybody for two weeks, then it’s ours.”

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Johnson takes lead in Sprint Cup standings

By Rick Minter Universal Uclick

Points standings and race results following the AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway: 1. Jimmie Johnson (Finished ďŹ rst) 2,342 points; leader He dominated the race, leading a whopping 255 of 334 laps to score the maximum 48 points and break a tie with Matt Kenseth, the only driver with a reasonable chance of stopping him from winning a sixth Sprint Cup title. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to get points in this championship battle ... and we got a couple [Sunday].â&#x20AC;?

2. Matt Kenseth (Finished fourth) 2,335 points; behind -7 He overcame a penalty for speeding on pit road to score a Top-5 ďŹ nish and remain in the running for the championship. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Honestly, the 48 [Johnson] had us from the time they unloaded until the time they put it back on the truck. They were just dominant all weekend.â&#x20AC;?

3. Kevin Harvick (Finished eighth) 2,302 points; behind -40 Another steady performance kept him clinging to an outside chance of winning the championship, but it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen unless both Johnson and Kenseth experience major setbacks in one of the next two races.

4. Kyle Busch (Finished 13th) 2,290 points; behind -52 He battled back from an early wreck to run up front, only to be caught speeding on pit road late. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[Busch] was giving us all he had to give us the best ďŹ nish possible, and we took a little bit more than what was there,â&#x20AC;? said crew chief Dave Rogers of the speeding penalty.

5. Dale Earnhardt Jr. (Finished second) 2,280 points; behind -62 He scored his third runner-up ďŹ nish in the past six races, but he hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been able to overcome a 35th-place ďŹ nish in the Chase opener.

Otherwise, he has an average Chase ďŹ nish of 5.4. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We feel like weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing a lot of good work and getting really close to probably breaking through and getting a win.â&#x20AC;?

6. Jeff Gordon (Finished 38th) 2,273 points; behind -69 After entering the race with an outside chance to catch Johnson and Kenseth, a blown tire led to a crash that essentially took him out of the title hunt. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have things like this happen if you are going to make a run at a championship.â&#x20AC;?

7. Clint Bowyer (Finished 10th) 2,273 points; behind -69 Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s had six ďŹ nishes of 11th or better in the eight Chase races to date, and a worst of just 17th at New Hampshire, but he started the Chase with no bonus points and has just one Top-5 ďŹ nish â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a third at Martinsville.

8. Greg BifďŹ&#x201A;e (Finished 12th) 2,269 points; behind -73 He hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t had a Top-5 ďŹ nish since the second race of the Chase at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, where he ďŹ nished third. He never seemed to really get going at Texas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t where we wanted to be. It was a tough day.â&#x20AC;?

9. Joey Lagano (Finished third) 2,251 points; behind -91 His Ford was fast, but not nearly as fast as Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s No. 48 Chevrolet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Overall, we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be disappointed with a third-place ďŹ nish, but the 48 car was just ridiculously fast.â&#x20AC;?

10. Kurt Busch (Finished 17th) 2,246 points; behind -96 After a runner-up run at Kansas, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s had four straight ďŹ nishes outside the Top-10 and has been mathematically eliminated from title contention, as have the drivers below him in the standings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need a turn-around in the ďŹ nal two races, because it has been too good of a year to end on a struggling note.â&#x20AC;?

11. Carl Edwards (Finished 37th) 2,226 points; behind -116 He started on the pole, but fell out with a blown engine and now ďŹ nds himself outside the Top-10, which is the cutoff for being on stage at the annual awards banquet in Las Vegas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will just go on to Phoenix and, hopefully, get another win there and go to Homestead.â&#x20AC;?

12. Ryan Newman (Finished ninth) 2,224 points; behind -118 Despite a loose-handling car, he scored his 17th Top-10 ďŹ nish of the season and his ďŹ fth in the Chase. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get it to where I needed it to be. But in spite of how much we struggled today, to ďŹ nish ninth was good.â&#x20AC;?

13. Kasey Kahne (Finished ďŹ fth) 2,209 points; behind -133 Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still at the bottom of the Chase standings despite his second Top-5 in the past four races. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m glad we were able to have kind of a ďŹ&#x201A;awless race, and race all day and make a little bit of ground at the end.â&#x20AC;?

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