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OCEANA SAILOR WINS REGIONAL SOY HONORS By Cathy Heimer Jet Observer

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Selecting just one winner for the 2012 Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic (CNRMA) Sailor of the Year (SOY) from among the 11 Sailors nominated was a difﬁcult choice. Throughout the SOY dinner, Nov. 15, at the Shifting Sands Club on Dam Neck Annex, the nominees were often referred to as the “best of the best.” But following a week-long event that included community relations, lessons in naval history and interviews with chief petty ofﬁcers, Religious Program Specialist (RP) 1st Class (AW/SW/FMF) Jorge

nominees The nominees, whose time in service ranged from seven to 17 years, represented each installation within CNRMA.

Arocho, representing Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, earned the title of 2012 CNRMA Sailor of the Year. “This is an eye-watering group of individuals. Meeting them, watching them, listening to them speak, I’m 100 percent conﬁdent in the future of the Navy,” said Rear Adm. Tim Alexander, Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic prior to the announcement. “What sets these Sailors apart from all the others is their strong devotion to duty coupled with their personal sacriﬁce, commitment and unswerving loyalty to those they serve,” said Command Master Chief

USS Iwo Jima Sailors, Marines visit Rota, Spain

winner Religious Program Specialist 1st Class Jorge Arocho, his wife Johanna Arocho, and Command Master Chief Dominick Torchia pose for a photo following Arocho’s selection as CNRMA Sailor of the Year.

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HurricaneSandy

By MC2 (SW/AW) Morgan Dial watching a ﬂamenco show, USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Public Affairs

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Sailors aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) and Marines assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) experienced the local culture and cuisine of Rota, Spain during a regularly scheduled port visit, Nov. 11 - 13. Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) offered tours for service members, such as

exploring the Rock of Gibraltar and the ancient city of Ronda, and even descending into a canyon at Garganta Verde. “Since Great Britain wasn’t one of our stops, Gibraltar was a great chance to experience the British culture,” said Intelligence Specialist 3rd Class Gabrielle Pettit. “The local monkeys were the best part.” Along with the tours, ser-

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■ relief efforts Local ships and commands are helping with Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. See A4 to learn more. Cpl. Michael S. Lockett

USS Abraham Lincoln marks 23 years of service to nation Press Release USS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs

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MCSN Scott Youngblood Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman Fabion Willoughby troubleshoots the service panel of a forklift in the hangar bay of multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7).

THANKSGIVING ON NAVSTA NORFOLK More than 350 single Sailors, transient personnel and Wounded Warriors and their caregivers were served aThanksgiving meal, Nov. 15. » see A8

COMBAT SIMULATION Thirteen Coastal Riverine Group (CORIVGRU) 2 Sailors completed training with the use of a combat simulator during an Embarked Security Combat Skills course, Nov. 16. » see B1

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) celebrated the 23rd Anniversary of her commissioning, Nov. 11. Since its commissioning in 1989, Lincoln has completed seven deployments. Most recently, the ship concluded an eight-month deployment to the 5th, 6th

MISSION NUTRITION With ﬁtness failure discharges up 40 percent and the Navy continuing to increase its focus on physical readiness, it is more important than ever for a Sailor to ensure they are maintaining their physical condition through a lifestyle of ﬁtness and nutrition.

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and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility when she arrived at her new homeport in Norfolk on Aug. 7. Prior to the deployment, Lincoln was homeported in Everett, Wash. Lincoln’s keel was laid on Nov. 3, 1984, at Newport News Shipbuilding Company in Newport News. Lincoln was eventually christened on Feb. 13, 1988. The second ship named for President Abraham Lincoln, Lincoln entered the ﬂeet as the ﬁfth

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MCSN Joshua E. Walters Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 3rd Class Larry Manning prepares to help dismantle a catapult aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).

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NEX TAKES SHOPLIFTING SERIOUSLY Press Release NEXCOM Public Affairs

The prevention and detection of theft at NEX locations throughout the world is serious business. During 2011, NEX Loss Prevention/Safety associates investigated and resolved 1,320 shoplifting cases with a total dollar amount of $258,032. Of those 1,320 cases, 31 percent were juveniles and 19 percent were active duty military. The 2011 National Retail Security Survey, conducted by the University of Florida in conjunction with Americaâ€™s top retail chains indicates for a second year in a row, stealing by shoppers cost American retailers a staggering $10.9 billion. â€œOur customers and associates continue to play a vital role in preventing theft from our stores,â€? said Tom Ruane, NEXCOMâ€™s Corporate Loss Prevention/Safety Manager. â€œWe encourage anyone to report suspicions of theft activity to NEX management, loss prevention/safety personnel, or for our associates, through the anonymous Alertline program.â€?

The Top-5 departments for shoplifting at the NEX in 2011 were costume jewelry, mass cosmetics, prestige cosmetics, video games and fashion accessories. While the NEX continues to be proactive in apprehending shoplifters, NEX Loss Prevention/Safety associates work hard at preventing theft before it happens. NEXâ€™s worldwide use electronic article surveillance (EAS) systems for electronic and high value merchandise, as well as extensive closed circuit surveillance systems (CCTV) to try and deter and catch shoplifters. The CCTV systems, coupled with digital video recorders and remote viewing technology, gives the NEX the ability to see everything within the store and identify incidents of theft. If shoplifting is suspected, NEX Loss Prevention/Safety associates turn all incidents over to base police and/or local law enforcement. In addition to possible disciplinary action and criminal prosecution, the Federal Claims Collection Act allows NEXCOM to enact a ďŹ‚at administrative cost or Civil Recovery of $200 for each incident of theft.

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Sailors should create a holiday spending plan now to avoid postseason ďŹ nancial hardship, said a Navy ďŹ nancial specialist, Nov. 15. â€œExamine holiday priorities and ďŹ gure out what is most important to you,â€? said Stacy Livingstone-Hoyte, ďŹ nancial counselor, Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC). â€œInstead of spending your hard-earned money on something just because itâ€™s a holiday tradition, make sure itâ€™s a tradition that is important to you and your family. Do not spend out of habit, obligation or guilt.â€? Tracking expenses when paying for holiday purchases will help Sailors and families stay true to their priorities and objectives, said Livingstone-Hoyte.

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Shoplifting can account for about one-third of the total inventory shrink. Shrink is the retail industry term for the difference between the recorded book inventory and the actual physical inventory counted at the end of the year. Shrink is generally attributed to shoplifting, associate theft, administrative errors or vendor fraud. Over the past nine years, NEXCOM has seen its inventory shrink below one percent to sales compared to the national average of approximately 1.42

percent to sales. â€œShoplifting from the NEX hurts everyone,â€? said Ruane. â€œPeople involved in shoplifting get caught, prosecuted and possibly banned from the NEX, or end a military career. But the NEX and base lose out as well because 70 percent of our proďŹ ts are given to Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) to support quality of life programs. In 2011, that contribution totaled over $43 million. If our proďŹ ts decline, so do our contributions to MWR.â€?

Financial matters that occur from overspending or bad budgeting, such as failure to pay bills, bad credit, bankruptcy and foreclosures can negatively impact a Sailorâ€™s career, and affect mission readiness and the Navyâ€™s ability to transfer or retain Sailors. Command ďŹ nancial specialists (CFSs) provide ďŹ nancial education and training, counseling and information referral at the command level at no cost to Sailors and their families. FFSCâ€™s located worldwide provide ďŹ nancial education and counseling for Sailors and families as well. Sailors experiencing ďŹ nancial challenges should notify their chain of command and work with their CFS to development a budget and explore additional options such as military relief societies, eligibility for interest rate reductions and other relief.

â– where to go to learn more For more information about financial planning, budgeting or investing, contact the CFS, local FFSC, or call the Navy Personnel Command customer service center at (866) U-ASKNPC, or email CSCMailbox@ navy.mil.

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â€œDetermine your holiday spending limit by making a list of what you will spend on different categories or purchases. Be realistic and make sure that whatever you elect to spend will not exceed what you can afford,â€? said Livingstone-Hoyte. â€œA little research of market prices, retailer ads and deals around town can go a long way toward understanding how you can match your purchase dollars with items for sale and donâ€™t forget to clip, cut and stack coupons for the best results.â€? Livingstone-Hoyte said Sailors should also consider alternative gift-giving options, like making homemade gifts or cooking food, volunteering as a family to help neighbors, friends and relatives, or making a coupon to give as a present that is redeemable for babysitting, lawn care, etc.

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1st Lieutenant Division plays vital role in helping support NSA HR

NMCP CELEBRATES 11TH ANNUAL SAFETY DAY

Ship Serviceman 2nd Class Earl Brookins (left) and Damage Controlman 2nd Class Travis Pittillo load sand bags onto a truck in preparation for Hurricane Sandy last month.

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Nestled in the corner of the Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads (NSA HR) compound sits a facility that encompasses approximately 30 Sailors who have an unlimited number of duties and responsibilities, and are involved in almost every operational aspect at the base. NSA HR’s 1st Lieutenant Division is responsible for supporting the base and tenant commands, whether it is through emergency management, disaster preparedness, base parking, or base safety. “We have approximately 30 Sailors within 10 different ratings and half are here in a limited duty status,” said Senior Chief Quartermaster Daniel Dickson, department leading chief petty officer (LCPO) at 1st Lieutenant Division. Dickson, who credits his past experience for his success as the LCPO, has led Sailors afloat and ashore within different departments and ratings. “Leaders have to know the basic needs of Sailors and we try to expound on that by providing the recourses, tools and counseling to all Sailors so they learn to take care of themselves personally and professionally,” he said. The 30 Sailors who make up 1st Lieutenant Division provide support to three different entities, including 1st Lieutenant, the Military Information Booth at Norfolk International Airport, and the Fleet and Family Support Center. 1st Lieutenant is responsible for the maintenance and beautification of NSA HR, Lafayette River Annex, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, the Child Development Center and the Supply Depot Annex. The Sailors who work the Military Information Booth at Norfolk International Airport provide support to military service members and civilian patrons by disseminating information on hotels and attractions while working with Norfolk International Airport. The

Sailors also provide building maintenance to the Fleet and Family Support Centers and its buildings, including the Transition Assistance Program Building at Naval Station Norfolk. They help facilitate workshops, such as New Parent Awareness and the Dual Military Workshop. “1st Lieutenant Division is so important because they get the job done right,” said Lt. Cmdr. John Williams, Executive Officer at NSA HR. Culinary Specialist 1st Class Krystal Flores has been with the 1st Lieutenant Division for three years and enjoys working with diverse Sailors in and out of their rate environment. “It has helped me grow my leadership skills and is showing me different aspects of the Navy,” she said. Flores is the leading petty officer of 30 Sailors and was most recently named NSA HR’s Sailor of the Year (SOY). Working with the 1st Lieutenant Division may have helped catapult Flores into the SOY category, but it also helps prepare and educate the Sailors about the importance of learning about their individual roles in the Navy. “I try to keep the Sailors motivated while working out of their rate by keeping them sharp in their rating while attached to NSA HR and helping them to learn to take care of themselves,” said Dickson. “We do this through volunteering within the command and the community, being active in the command and our MWR program, giving Sailors specific responsibilities so they are a part of the team and participating with inhouse events to boost morale.” The 1st Lieutenant Division was instrumental in the beautification and upkeep of NSA HR’s Capt. Slade Cutter Athletic Park by laying more than three acres of sod, putting together pavilions and picnic tables, and planting 25 trees. They also support NSA HR’s Security

Department and the School Liaison Ofﬁcer Program. Quartermaster 1st Class David Miller, the assistant leading petty ofﬁcer at 1st Lieutenant, oversees and manages all of the daily work activities, generates the daily work list and assigns the daily tasking. “Working in 1st Lieutenant is enjoyable because we are involved in a lot of different taskings and nothing is ever really the same,” he said. “We are exposed to many different people, situations and opportunities, and there is a lot to be learned doing this job.” The organization not only provides services and support to NSA HR Headquarters, but they also support NSA HR’s other annexes, including Northwest Annex and the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP). “We added more than 250 parking spaces around the base at NMCP, including the parking garage and gravel lots,” said Dickson. Although the 1st Lieutenant Division is known to execute more labor-intensive jobs, they also get the opportunity to attend various training courses. “We send Sailors at no cost to temporary additional duty as much as possible to keep them sharp within their rate,” said Dickson. “We also take advantage of Basic Military Requirement Training and send our Sailors back to ships to get training and our senior Sailors training the junior Sailors within the same rating.” In a nutshell, the 1st Lieutenant Division provides services and support to commands that are sometimes not manned or able to provide. “The 1st Lieutenant Division is that ‘go to’ division who can accomplish any task you place in front of them,” said Williams. “Their service to the command, to the base, and to the tenants is indispensable.”

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth’s (NMCP) Safety Department held its 11th annual Safety Day, Nov. 15, with staff from NMCP departments and local community organizations setting up nearly 70 displays. The experts at each display spoke with patients and staff about the importance of their topic. This year’s theme was “Driving Down DUI’s” and many of the tables contained information about alcohol awareness and driving safety – other displays focused on industrial hygiene, traumatic brain injury and cold weather exercise safety. “The numbers of participants have tripled,” said Cmdr. Kimberly Davis, director for Public Health Services. “The Safety Day campaign goals focus on educating our Sailors, Marines and families about overall safety, communicating the importance of not drinking and driving, and the Safe Ride Program, and participating in multiple annual safety-related events throughout the year.” “Additionally, we’ve had groups from Mothers Against Drunk Driving, American Auto Association, GEICO and Navy Federal Credit Union that fully support educating and bringing awareness to workplace and home safety issues,” Davis continued. “I was incredibly proud of the creativity and enthusiasm our employees share for a wide range of safety topics.” The day began with a cakecutting by Davis and Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman (SW/AW/FMF) Lashawn Hawkins, DPHS senior en-

listed leader. “As we prepare to celebrate the party-rich holiday season, I have a simple message: Have fun, but don’t get behind the wheel if you’ve been drinking,” said Davis. “If you’re going to drive, don’t drink. Watch out for each other, be a true friend – friends don’t let friends drink and drive. Drink responsibly or ﬁnd another way to celebrate that doesn’t include alcohol. It’s OK not to drink.” The Safety Department also recognized several departments and individuals for the safety-related efforts throughout the year during an awards ceremony. The Bronze award went to the Ophthalmology Clinic; the Silver went to the Radiology Department; while the Main Operating Room picked up Gold. “We practice safety every day and we are very safety aware,” said Cmdr. Maria Norbeck from the Main Operating Room. “A member of the safety staff has commented that when he comes up for a ﬁre drill, the staff is all over it. They are very savvy with the way they respond and also with the way we correct things immediately – we don’t let them linger.” The top Branch Health Clinic award went to the NAS Oceana clinic for its involvement with the Interim Life Safety Measures during their recent extended facility upgrade. During this upgrade, they ensured their facility was a safe environment without interrupting patient care. Virlita Delima-Wisniewski, the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit safety representative, was named the 2012 Safety Representative of the Year for her exceptional support to the NMCP safety programs.

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Marine Sgt. Alan Goldenshteyn, a water support technician with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logisitcs Group is one of the 87 Marines who volunteered to come to New York in support of relief efforts after Hurricane Sandy. Goldenshteyn is a native of the Bronx, New York and has family in Brooklyn, areas which were in danger of being hit by Hurricane Sandy.

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As soon as I heard they were sending Marines up here, I volunteered right away.” - New York native Sgt. Alan Goldenshteyn

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When Hurricane Sandy struck areas of New Jersey and New York, 87 Marines from 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group quickly mobilized and arrived in New York to help the community. The Marines each volunteered to be a part of the relief effort. Some wanted to help those in need, some wanted to be involved with the ﬁrst Marine response team after

the hurricane and some volunteered to go because they are native to the area. Sgt. Alan Goldenshteyn, a water support technician with 8th ESB, 2nd MLG, and a New York native, took the opportunity to help in the humanitarian operation as soon as he heard about it. Goldenshteyn grew up the Bronx, New York and now has family living in Brooklyn, which makes him very familiar with the New York area, a large portion of which was hit during the storm. “[When the storm hit], I was mostly worried about my

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family because of the power outages,” he said. “We also couldn’t contact them right away, which made matters worse.” Goldenshteyn’s family, like many other families in the area, was hit by the storm. Luckily, they weren’t hit as hard as some areas on the coastline, but they experienced some ﬂooding and loss of power for approximately a week. When Marines were volunteering to come to New York and help, Goldenshteyn signed up as soon as possible. “As soon as I heard they were sending Marines up here,

I volunteered right away,” he said. “I wanted to help, especially since it’s my city and there’s something special about being able to help your own city.” Although he didn’t visit his city in the best of circumstances, Goldenshteyn is still thankful for the opportunity. “This is never the way you want to come home, especially with parts of it in ruins, but being able to make an impact and seeing them excited to receive our help makes our work worth it,” he said about the reception the Marines received from the residents of New

York. “Seeing their reactions and how they interacted with us on a day-to-day basis, we could tell they were happy to have us here and appreciated the help we provided.” Goldenshteyn said seeing things like the residents putting up Marine Corps ﬂags made it worth it to him. The support of the local community was something he really enjoyed while working in New York. “I’m just glad I got this opportunity to help out my local area, make a difference and interact with a lot of the locals here again,” he said.

SAILORS HELP VICTIMS OF HURRICANE SANDY By MC3 (SW/AW) Molly Greendeer Naval Station Norfolk Public Affairs

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Sailors assigned to Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk moved furniture from a barracks closed for renovation to donate to a charity, Nov. 14. More than 60 Sailors joined together to remove 375 pieces of furniture, including 96 beds, 95 dressers, 95 night stands, 14 mirrors and 56 desks from Constellation Hall. The furniture was loaded onto two 50-foot trucks and collected by Hope Charitable Services (HOPE), a local volunteer-driven international non-proﬁt organization. HOPE will store the furniture in one of their three warehouses where it will be sorted, inventoried and packaged to be transported by truck to disaster areas in New York and New Jersey. HOPE exists to serve those affected by poverty and disaster. Bishop Frank Allen, founder and director of HOPE, said he was gracious for the Sailors efforts. “Our greatest asset is the men and women of the United States Navy that are volunteering for the challenging task of loading and unloading,” said Allen. “Of our 20 years of serving those affected by poverty and disaster around the world, this is by far the best donation we have ever received.” One of the costliest natural disasters on record in the United States, Sandy will end up causing about $20 billion in property damage and $10 billion to $30 billion more in lost business, according to CNN.com.

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Chief Culinary Specialist Eric Johnson, one of the Sailors overseeing the evolution, said this is only the beginning of the base’s cooperation with the charity. “As barrack renovations continue, we will keep moving and loading furniture to be donated to families in need,” he said. “We want to do all we can to help.” Constellation Hall is being readied for renovations as will Intrepid Hall and Bullard Hall. The buildings will be remodeled to the Navy standard (two beds and a private bath), versus the current configuration of common bathrooms and showers. Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Arielle Money, one of the volunteers, said she was saddened by the effects of Sandy. “It is heartbreaking how many people lost their lives and their homes and I know the furniture will be put to good use,” she said. As of Nov. 1, the death toll had reach 149. According to CNN.com, the confirmed deaths include 42 in New York; 12 in New Jersey; nine in Maryland; six in Pennsylvania; five in West Virginia; four in Connecticut; two in Virginia; and one in North Carolina. One person died in Canada, and at least 67 people were killed in the Caribbean, including 54 in Haiti.

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NAVY PUBLISHES NOTICE OF INTENT TO PREPARE SUPPLEMENTAL EIS FOR P-8 BASING

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A Notice of Intent (NOI) will be published in the Federal Register, Nov. 15, announcing the Navy’s intent to prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the introduction of the P-8A Multi-Mission Maritime Aircraft (MMA) to the U.S. Navy fleet. The Supplemental EIS will address the potential environmental impacts of new homebasing alternatives and updated P-8A MMA program information. In September 2008, the Navy completed the Final EIS for the Introduction of the P-8A into the U.S. Navy fleet, which evaluated the environmental impacts of homebasing 12 P-8A MMA fleet squadrons (72 aircraft) and one Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) (12 aircraft) at established maritime patrol home bases. On Jan. 2, 2009, a Record of Decision (ROD) was issued that called for basing five fleet squadrons and the FRS at Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville, four fleet squadrons at NAS Whidbey Island, and three fleet squadrons at

Marine Corps Base (MCB) Hawaii Kaneohe Bay, with periodic squadron detachments at NAS North Island (Alternative 5). To meet the Navy’s current and future requirements and maximize the efﬁciency of support facilities, simulation training equipment and on-site support personnel, the Navy now proposes to analyze additional alternatives for P-8A aircraft homebasing. The Navy has determined that a dual-siting alternative, rather than homebasing the aircraft at three locations, may best meet current requirements. The two potential homebase locations for the P-8A MMA are NAS Jacksonville and NAS Whidbey Island. Homebasing at two locations would result in an increase in aircraft and personnel at NAS Jacksonville and NAS Whidbey Island compared to the 2008 ROD. There is no new facility requirement for additional aircraft at NAS Jacksonville. Additional aircraft at NAS Whidbey Island would result in an expanded facility footprint. Under a dual-siting alternative, a presence in Hawaii would be maintained with a continuous pres-

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ence of two aircraft ﬁlled by rotating detachments at MCB Hawaii Kaneohe Bay. The two-aircraft detachment would result in fewer personnel and a reduced facility footprint at MCB Hawaii Kaneohe Bay when compared to the 2008 ROD. There would be no change to the periodic squadron detachment operations at NAS North Island, as described in the 2008 ROD. No decision has been made to change the 2008 Record of decision. When the Supplemental EIS is complete, the SECNAV can decide to homebase at two locations, or to continue implementing homebasing at three locations in light of the updated information. During the 45-day public comment and agency review period following release of the Draft Supplemental EIS, anticipated in the summer of 2013, the Navy will schedule public meetings to discuss the ﬁndings of the Draft Supplemental EIS and to receive public comments. The public meetings will be held near each of the homebasing locations. Dates, locations and times for the public meetings will be announced in the Federal

Register and local media at the appropriate time. The Navy has established a public website for the Supplemental EIS: [www. mmaseis.com]. This public website includes up-to-date information on the project and schedule, as well as re-

lated documents associated with the Supplemental EIS and 2008 Final EIS. To be included on the Navy’s mailing list for the Supplemental EIS (or to receive a copy of the Draft Supplemental EIS), interested individuals may submit an electronic

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MC1 (SW/AW) Rafael Martie Vice Adm. Matthew L. Nathan, Surgeon General of the Navy and Chief of the Navy’s Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, meets with Navy Medical Department Personnel from various commands across Hampton Roads area in an all hands call at Naval Station Norfolk, Nov. 14.

U.S. FLEET FORCES COMMAND FLEET HEALTH SERVICES HOST A MEDICAL ALL HANDS CALL By MC1 (SW/AW) Rafael Martie U.S. Fleet Forces Command Public Affairs

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U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF) Fleet Health Services hosted an all hands call for Navy medical personnel from across the Hampton Roads area at Naval Station Norfolk, Nov. 14. During the all hands call, ViceAdm. Matthew L. Nathan, Navy Surgeon General and Chief of the Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery shared his vision and priorities for Navy medicine, and spoke about ﬂeet medical readiness, joint missions, global tasks, manning, training and equipment. He emphasized the vital role Navy medicine plays in supporting the missions of the Chief of Naval Operations and the Commandant of the Marine Corps. “We represent America’s forward-deployed service,”

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said Nathan. “We team up with the United States Marine Corps to be the premier amphibious team. Our hallmark is readiness.” With readiness at the forefront of the conversation, he explained how grateful he is to have such a phenomenal medical team supporting the fleet. “I understand high demands and OPTEMPO. We are on stage all the time. You don’t get to take a knee,” said Nathan. “You are why I exist. I am here to find out what I can do for you. It all feeds back to you and the work you do.” The visit also gave medical personnel the chance to discuss topics of concern for them with the Navy’s senior medical officer. “This was a great opportunity to ask questions and get some clarification about the Navy Surgeon General’s guidance to the fleet,” said Capt. Bruce Gillingham U.S. Fleet Forces fleet surgeon.

A Sailor assigned to Navy Medicine’s recognized global leader in operational and aviation survival training rendered aid to a runner during mile 14 of the 8th annual Pensacola Marathon, Nov. 11. Navy Medicine Operational Training Center (NMOTC) Career Counselor Hospital Corpsman 1st Class (FMF) Robert Crampton, an avid runner competing in his eighth marathon, spent nearly 20 minutes assisting another runner at the 14-mile mark, an effort he said was instinctual for any medical professional. “We’re trained as [hospital] corpsmen to respond,” he said. “Being ready for anything that might happen is something ingrained in every corpsman, something that starts in ‘A’ school. The runner was OK, but the situation could have been much worse.” As Crampton neared the 14mile mark, slightly more than halfway through the race, he saw another runner doubled over on the ground. He immediately took charge, calming the 50-year-old woman while assessing what could be wrong. “There was another guy there who turned out to be a young Marine trying to help,” he said. “I identiﬁed myself as a corpsman, and he immediately backed off and asked me if I needed any help.” Crampton identiﬁed the runner as dehydrated and experiencing intense muscle fatigue, something he attributed to the woman over-exerting

Being ready for anything that might happen is something ingrained in every corpsman, something that starts in ‘A’ school.” - NMOTC Career Counselor Hospital Corpsman 1st Class (FMF) Robert Crampton

herself during the race, a novice mistake. He instructed and assisted the woman in raising her arms over her head to open her airway in an effort to help increase the flow of blood and oxygen through her body, while instructing the woman to attempt deep breathing exercises. He remained with the woman until emergency response crews arrived, spending nearly 20 minutes rendering assistance during an event where seconds dictate an outcome. An experienced marathoner, Crampton said novice runners can sometimes over-exert themselves during an actual distance race, becoming over anxious to complete what many times they have set as a personal goal. Being in the right place at the right time Crampton said was lucky, but being prepared as a U.S. Navy hospital corpsman is something he maintains as commonplace during his 14-year career. “I know I could’ve run a better race, but I also know that making sure the individuals around me are safe is what I should do,” he said. “We’re in the Navy first and foremost, and if I am in a position to use the skills I’ve learned while in the Navy to help, I’m not too concerned about a final time.”

Crampton, recently named the NMOTC Headquarters Sailor of the Year, has competed in eight marathons, boasting a personal best time of 3:29 at the Walt Disney World Marathon in 2009 in Orlando, Fla. A qualifier for the legendary Boston Marathon, the Pensacola Marathon began at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Pensacola, finishing next to the only replica of the Washington, D.C.-based National Vietnam War Memorial. The Pensacola Veteran’s Park also boasts a 26.2 mile race winding through historic neighborhoods, Pensacola’s downtown district and the bluffs overlooking Escambia Bay. NMOTC is a component of Navy Medicine Education and Training Command (NMETC), the sole point of accountability for Navy Medicine education and training. NMETC and NMOTC are all part of the Navy Medicine team, a global healthcare network of Navy medical professionals 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.

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PCU Arlington Sailor builds a sailboat By MC1 Eric Brown PCU Arlington Public Affairs

PASCAGOULA, MISS.

Pre-commissioning Unit Arlington (LPD 24), which has been under construction in Huntington-Ingalls Industries’ shipyard for the past four years, is only weeks away from delivery to the U.S. Navy. One Sailor, Religious Program Specialist 2nd Class Eric Eder, who has been assigned to the amphibious transport docking ship for more than a year, didn’t want to wait any longer for his move aboard, so he took matters into his own hands and built his own boat. Eder’s sailboat isn’t much compared to the $1.4 billion Arlington, a 684-foot-long steel warship, capable of speeds exceeding 22 knots, but it does have panache. With $6 bottle of Andre Spumante sparkling wine, “Dee-Lux” was christened and launched in a hotel swimming pool on Oct. 8. While Eder cited boredom as his initial inspiration for building Dee-Lux, he added “there are many beautiful ponds and lakes around here and I want to go explore them.” In mid-September, with a budget of just over $100, Eder purchased two four-by-eight foot sheets of plywood, wood glue, L-brackets and paint. He also purchased a handsaw, a hammer and a screwdriver. “I didn’t want to use any power tools, but eventually I broke down and used a drill,” he said. “Plywood has three layers and the center layer is a different density than the other two, which caused the nails to bend.” Dee-Lux’s rectangular hull measures 40-by-70 inches, with two inches of draft and 10 inches of freeboard. The seven-foot mast, made from PVC pipe, carries a six-by-six foot triangular sail that is held in place with a toilet ﬂange and a gasket. On a particularly windy day, Dee-Lux is capable of making up to two knots. Eder spent about 20 hours hard at work on his vessel, constructed mostly in the hotel parking lot where he resides until he moves aboard Arlington on Dec. 7, along with more than 400 other crew members. He used the bed of his pickup truck as a workbench, where he also stores his boat when it’s not out to sea. Construction of Dee-Lux, much like Arlington, was a lengthy process.

“There’s a lot of waiting, because wood glue dries pretty slowly, and you need about 18 layers and coats everywhere,” Eder explained. “You do about 10 minutes of labor and then wait for a day.” More recently, he has taken his maritime operations from the hotel swimming pool to a small pond adjacent to the Lakeside Barracks, also in Pascagoula. It’s a great place to learn the finer points of sailing a homemade boat, because “the pond here is square, so it’s very easy to get around. There are no trees to crash into and I haven’t seen any alligators, just a few turtles.” Dee-Lux’s crew certification took place on Nov. 2, when Eder passed the Mississippi Boating Safety Course and Exam. Eder, who learned about sailing from his father-in-law during a trip to Indiana this summer, said building his own boat has been an educational and fun way to spend the last couple of months. “I was very surprised that it actually floated the first time I put it in the water,” he noted. While the buoyancy issues were resolved early on, due in large part to copious amounts of wood glue and paint, there is still much work that needs to be done, especially in the steering and propulsion departments. “I need more power – I don’t get enough from the sail I have,” he said. “I’m kicking around the possibility of making the mast taller, maybe up to 12 feet.” Eder’s inability to steer the boat was partially corrected when he added a dagger board, which bolts onto the port side of the craft. “The dagger board helps maintain current heading without being tossed about by the wind. It does increase the drag a bit, so again, I need a larger sail,” he explained. And somewhere down the road, Eder plans to install a rudder. Right now he has to steer using paddles. Eder’s off-duty activities have not gone unnoticed by Arlington’s upper chain of command. “This has proven to be a great alternative to going out to the local bar scene or casinos,” said Prospective Executive Officer Cmdr. Brett Hershman. “Petty Officer Eder has taught himself quite a bit, and to build something like this – in the parking lot of a hotel during his off-time, and then put it out to sea in the bar-

Gunston Hall visits Toulon, France By MC3 (SW) Jonathan Sunderman Amphibious Squadron 8 Public Affairs

TOULON, FRANCE

U.S. Sailors and Marines aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) enjoyed the opportunity to experience French culture during a port visit to Toulon, France, Nov. 10 - 12. Crew members used the port visit as a chance to not only relax and enjoy some free time, but to also learn about local cuisine, culture and history. “I truly wasn’t sure what to expect, seeing how this is the ﬁrst country I’ve been to outside of America,” said Engineman Fireman Apprentice Itzel Valdez. “I really enjoyed viewing all the old buildings, and the people were really friendly too.” Many crew members participated in tours organized by Gunston Hall’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) team. Tours being offered included an all day

countryside excursion with a stop at a local winery and a guided tour to Monte Carlo. “I really wanted to see the authentic French countryside,” said Lt. j.g. Patrick Cummings. “It was really neat to be able to see all of these little country towns, it was everything I was hoping to get out of a tour to this area.” “This was an extremely successful port visit in terms of MWR tours,” said Lt. j.g. Morgan Hill, Gunston Hall’s MWR ofﬁcer. “The tours were fully booked and we’ve had nothing but positive feedback from our Sailors and Marines.” In addition to tours, crew members were able to walk from the ship to the local shops and restaurants in Toulon. “I didn’t sign up for any tours this time,” said Religious Programs Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan Shields. “My liberty buddies and I spent a majority of our time eating, relaxing, sightseeing and exploring the town.”

racks’ pond – is fantastic.” Arlington Prospective Commanding Ofﬁcer Cmdr. Darren Nelson was equally enthusiastic. “This is an extremely creative way to occupy his time,” he said. “It’s a true hobby – as opposed to drinking and getting in trouble.” Nelson seemed only slightly perturbed that he is still waiting for Arlington, while Eder can sail Dee-Lux anytime he pleases. “I’m a little jealous,” he conﬁded, “but my ship will last 40 years.” Not to be outdone, Eder said “Yes, but Cmdr. Nelson will only be the captain of Arlington until he transfers next year. I will always be the master and commander of Dee-Lux.”

There are many beautiful ponds and lakes around here and I want to go explore them.” MC1 Eric Brown Religious Program Specialist 2nd Class Eric Eder in his homemade sailboat “Dee-Lux,” Nov. 3

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USO gives thanks during the holiday season By MC1 (SW/AW) Molly A. Burgess The Flagship Staff Writer

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The smell of turkey, cranberry and stufﬁng roamed the hallways of the Navy Mobilization Processing Site (NMPS) Norfolk building as the doors opened up to a line of hungry service members during the 6th annual Thanksgiving Luncheon onboard Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk, Nov. 15. The luncheon is an annual event for Wounded Warriors, hosted by the United Service Organization of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia (USOHRCV), a non-proﬁt organization with a mission to enhance the quality of life of the Armed Forces and their families. November has been designated as Warrior Care Month, and this year to expand the lunch celebration, USO combined efforts with various local businesses to help make the event more memorable for those who attended.

“When I heard the USO was looking for donations for the lunch, it was a no-brainer to call everyone I knew and say ‘it’s time for us to do our part,’” said Jerri Prophet, CEO of IntellecTechs and volunteer for the event. More than 40 volunteers from the USO and the Hampton Roads community came out to help prepare and serve food for single Sailors who reside in the building, Wounded Warriors and service members who are rehabilitating, or in a transient status, and their caregivers at NMPS. “It feels absolutely great to be a part of this,” said Prophet. “I’m always thankful for service members actively serving and those who have previously served, and however we can help, we absolutely want to.” The event has grown tremendously from the ﬁrst year, starting with only 60 Wounded Warriors coming out to take advantage of the home-cooked meal.

“We ﬁrst started the lunch because a group of Individual Augmentee’s (IA) were coming back from a year of being deployed from overseas and hadn’t seen a good Thanksgiving dinner with all the ﬁxings,” said Ann Morris, center director of NMPS, USO. “This year we anticipate between 200 and 400 personnel coming through today, and between 200 and 400 coming tomorrow for leftovers, just like home.” For some, the lunch is more than just an annual event. The meaning behind it hits home and becomes an incentive to continue the USO lunch tradition. “It’s something personal to me. When I was a military wife stationed in New York and my husband was out to sea away on deployment, there was a time I went through Thanksgiving without a dinner,” said Morris. “So it’s important to me for these guys who are away from home who don’t get a Thanksgiving dinner, to know

■ food for the holidays More than 350 single Sailors, transient personnel and Wounded Warriors and their caregivers were served a Thanksgiving meal during the 6th Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon on Naval Station Norfolk, hosted by the United Service Organization of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia (USOHRCV). USOHRCV and local businesses volunteered their time during the event as part of a way to go give back to the Armed Forces during the holidays.

that this for them.” The food preparation for the lunch is a task all in itself, beginning days before the event actually takes place. Cooked turkeys, side fixings and baked goods made from scratch are all prepared in the kitchens of volunteers and brought in on the day of the event. Carol Beddard, a volunteer from St. John’s Lutheran Church in Norfolk, known as the “Cookie Lady,” has been a part of the luncheon for five years and donates her time, as well as five to six dozen homebaked cookies every Wednesday at the USO. “It is my Wednesday today, and when I did not come yesterday, it felt strange,” said Beddard about coming to the USO on a Thursday. “It’s a part of my life and I love coming in and seeing the enjoyment from these Sailors.” The event not only serves as a place where service members can come and enjoy a Thanksgiving

Photos by MC1 (SW/AW) Molly A. Burgess Tables dressed in holiday decorations ﬁll the room during the 6th annual Thanksgiving Luncheon onboard Naval Station Norfolk, Nov. 15.

meal during the holiday, but it also provides service members an opportunity to enhance camaraderie. “This is so nice for the USO to do this for us,” said Engineman 2nd Class Wayne Carter, who is returning from an IA in Kuwait and transiting through NMPS on his way back to Fort Lauderdale, Fla. “It’s deﬁnitely a way to bring togetherness to those who are passing through the area like me.” “It is a great idea and very well put together,” said Operation Specialist 2nd Class Denim Jarrell, who is also transiting through NMPS after an IA. “I’ve visited USO’s in other locations and they are always so helpful with their accommodations.” Although the luncheon is only an annual event, what emerges from it is more than a once-a-year incentive for some. “The interaction with these Sailors is so rewarding,” said Beddard. “The friendships I make here lasts a lifetime.”

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CNRMA honors National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month By MC3 Indra Bosko The Flagship Staff Writer

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More than 50 Sailors and Department of Defense (DoD) personnel honored National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month during a celebration at Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic (CNRMA) headquarters on Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk, Nov. 15. CNRMA’s Heritage Committee hosted the event and touted the national 2012 theme of “Serving Our People, Serving Our Nations: Native Visions for Future Generations” with live performances of historical Native American characters. As performers strutted across the CNRMA rotunda, Sailors proudly showcased their Native American costumes and played characters, such as Chief Pontiac, an Ottawa Indian Chief who organized a rebellion against the British near the Great Lakes region, and Sacagawea, a Shoshone Indian who as-

sisted the Lewis and Clark Expedition. In addition to the performances, the program recognized Native Americans as warriors and their contributions in the military. The warrior tradition continues today with more than 14,000 Sailors and 1,200 DoD personnel of Native American Indian and Alaska Native heritage serving in the Navy. Rear Adm. Tim Alexander, Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic echoed the historical contributions of Native Americans to America. “Native Americans are and have always been very important to our culture – look at the Navajo code talkers in World War II and the number of Native Americans who are Medal of Honor winners,” he said. “This event gives us the opportunity to pause and reﬂect on who we are and where we came from.” Noted in a presidential proclamation, released Nov. 1, “As the ﬁrst people to live on the land we all cherish, American Indians and Alaska natives have profoundly shaped our country’s char-

acter and our cultural heritage. Today, Native Americans are leaders in every aspect of our society – from the classroom, to the boardroom, to the battleﬁeld,” the president said. “This month, we celebrate and honor the many ways American Indians and Alaska Natives have enriched our nation and we renew our commitment to respecting each tribe’s identity, while ensuring equal opportunity to pursue the American dream.” According to the U.S. Department of the Interior Indian Affairs, the ﬁrst time an American Indian Day was formally designated in the U.S. was by the governor of New York in May of 1916. It wasn’t until November of 1990 that President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November as “National American Indian Heritage Month.” Similar proclamations, under variants on the name have been issued each year since 1994. The event concluded with a Thanksgiving themed luncheon and traditional cake-cutting ceremony.

WTMAT Pilot Program begins on USS Monterey By Chris Wyatt NSSA Public Affairs Specialist

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Norfolk Ship Support Activity’s (NSSA) Water Tight Door Maintenance Assist Team (WTMAT) pilot program initiated work on USS Monterey (CG 61), Oct. 29. WTMAT is the newest NNSA MAT to stand up in an attempt to find, fix and document shipboard material discrepancies within the fleet. “Our objective and goal is to increase the ship’s water tight integrity and increase maintenance knowledge,” said Jorge Lopez, NSSA Lead MAT Zone Manager. “When we help Ship’s Force (SF) find, fix and document thoroughly, the next time we go aboard, fewer corrective actions are needed.” WTMAT began performing Preventative Maintenance System (PMS) checks along with SF aboard USS Monterey. The first step in this process is to document any discrepancies found. Once documented, WTMAT orders replacement parts, then the MAT oversees SF performing the repair work. “We dedicated 10 days to preventative and corrective maintenance on doors, hatches and scuttles alone,” said WTMAT Damage Controlman (DC) 1st Class (SW) Kaleb Brack. “The team replaced worn gaskets on water-tight doors, lubricated the linkages and dawgs after they were disassembled, and subsequently performed a Chalk Test.” “Personnel from different divisions come to us without formal training,” said Machinery Repairman 1st Class (SW/ AW) Michael Martin, leading petty officer of NSSA’s repair division. “Sailors in rates, such as electronics technicians, fire controlmen, and

Shelby F. W. West Damage Controlman 2nd Class (Surface Warfare) Stephanie Bricker ﬁts new gasket to an interior door aboard USS Monterey (CG 61), Oct. 23. Bricker is a member of Norfolk Ship Support Activity’s Water Tight Door Maintenance Assist Team Pilot Program aboard USS Monterey.

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RP1(AW/SW/FMF) Jorge Arocho selected as region’s Sailor of the Year

Continued from front (AW/SW) Dominick Torchia, CNRMA Command Master Chief. The first class petty officers, whose time in service ranged from seven to 17 years, for a total of 128 years, represented each installation within CNRMA. Arocho, a native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, has served 11 years, and like each of the others, earned SOY honors at their command. Arocho, who serves as the assistant to the NAS Oceana command master chief, emotionally dedicated the award to his wife Johanna Arocho, a former RP1. “Last year about this time, my wife was told by her chaplain that she would be separated because of ERB [Enlisted Retention Board]. I always look up to her and I just want to dedicate the Sailor of the Year award to my wife,” he said. The couple has six children – five boys and a girl. “If it wasn’t for her and her support, I wouldn’t be here today,” he said, explained how it was easy for them to come home and discuss their problems at work because they understood each other’s jobs. Arocho also thanked the 10 other nominees. “I wish I could take a little piece of what I receive today and give it to all of you ... you’re doing great things for

the Navy and our Sailors. I really appreciate the whole week we spent together. You’re all outstanding and I hope to see you gain, networking and working together to build the Navy of the future.” The admiral emphasized the importance of the support of spouses, such as Johanna, in his opening remarks. “This recognition, whether you are an installation Sailor of the Year or become a region Sailor of the Year, is as much about the spouse and the family as it is about the Sailor ... to all our spouses, thank you for what you do each and every day, thanks for being here tonight, thanks for what you do for your Sailor in the competition,” said Alexander. The admiral also challenged all of the nominees when they return to their command. “You know there’s a Sailor back there who needs you to take him or her under your wing,” said Alexander. “My challenge to you is to go back there and find that Sailor so that Sailor is sitting in your seat, one year, two years, five years from now. I guarantee you, if you were honest, you would say that someone did that for you.” Guest speaker, Fleet Master Chief Petty Officer (AW/ SW/IDW) Charles “Chuck” Clarke, U.S. Fleet Forces Command also thanked the Sailors’ families and challenged each of the nominees.

“The Navy has challenges of increased operational tempo, reduction of budget and manpower, and today’s challenges will become tomorrow’s challenges, if we don’t do something about it,” said Clarke. “They are difficult to overcome, but not definitely impossible.” He noted that even in hard times in the Navy’s history, “successes were tied to the leadership of our Sailors – the same leadership exhibited by the Sailors we honor tonight.” He asked the Sailors to take a hard look at the Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert’s three tenets – “Warfighting First,” “Operate Forward” and “Be Ready,” as well as their own commanding officer’s guidance, to see how they can make a difference. “We should all endeavor to refrain from passing today’s challenges on to the next generation of Sailors,” said Clarke. “We need to create an environment that allows us to maximize readiness to succeed in any mission our nation calls upon us to do.” Prior to the announcement of the winner, each of the 11 nominees spoke for one minute about what they learned during the week. Many of them shared how the week gave them a deeper knowledge of the history and traditions of the U.S. Navy and also learning from their fellow nominees, as well as

■ nominees for 2012 CNRMA Sailor of the Year RP1 (AW/SW/FMF) Jorge Arocho (2012 CNRMA SOY) MA1 (SS) Jeremiah Brumbaugh, SUBASE New London MA1 (EXW) Nathan Connor, NAVSTA Norfolk CS1 (SW/AW) Krystal Flores, NSA Hampton Roads CS1 (SW/AW) Kristopher Freyberg, NAVSTA Newport YN1 (SW) Tamara Hollis, CNRMA HQ SH1 (SW/AW) Paul Mendoza, NSA Lakehurst MA1 (SW/AW/EXW) Orlando St. Louis, NWS Yorktown HT1 (SW/AW) Garrett Page, NAVSHPYD Portsmouth FC1 (SW) Christina Reilly, JEB Little Creek-Fort Story MA1 (SW/AW) Shaver Reynolds, NWS Earle ■ more from the SOY candidates See A18 for more about the events that the SOY candidates took part in during the competition.

ciation for what they’ve done, more importantly, let them get to know each other and share experiences,” explained Torchia. Events included visits to Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown, the Mariners’ Museum, Norfolk Admirals the CPO’s who accompanied hockey team, Naval Medical them. Center Portsmouth and visit“The goal is to bring them ing with Wounded Warriors. down here to show our appre- On the ﬁnal day, each of the

Iwo Jima deployment stats

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Continued from front vice members explored Rota and neighboring cities, such as Cadiz and Seville. “Since this is our second time in Rota, I had a better idea of how to get around,” said Operations Specialist 3rd Class Tamara Evans. “I was able to navigate and take the train to Seville. I loved watching Spain’s beautiful landscape and walking the streets like a local.” MWR Rota hosted a ﬂeet bash for Sailors and Marines at the enlisted club. The event included volleyball, horse shoes, food and live music. Sailors and Marines engaged in some friendly competitions in basketball and in a golf tournament. Iwo Jima Sailors and Marines teamed up against the Naval Station Rota basketball team with Iwo Jima’s team coming out on top. The golf tournament was a four person scramble with prizes for the best and worst teams. “A lot of the Sailors and Marines never played together, but our team came to-

ADAN Phurtura L. Brazier Rear Adm. Tim Alexander addresses the 2012 CNRMA Sailor of the Year nominees at the Shifting Sands Club on Dam Neck Annex.

first class petty officers also went in front of a board that included a uniform inspection, recitation of the Sailors Creed and answering a variety of questions. Chief petty officers within the region organized events throughout the week to “remind them of their heritage, where they came from, as well as to lead them and guide them for the future,” said Torchia. While Arocho publicly thanked his boss, Command Master Chief Bill Smalts, Oceana’s command master chief, for his mentorship and guidance, Smalts said afterwards that Arocho achieved the award on his own. “He’s been a fire-breathing kind of Sailor,” said Smalts. “He had the tools he needed and he went out and made it happen. I’m not surprised.” “We couldn’t be more proud of Petty Officer Arocho,” said NAS Oceana Executive Officer Capt. Kit Chope, following the ceremony. “He really embodies the spirit of customer service, pride and professionalism that we all strive to achieve.” Arocho won’t have much time to savor his award. Even as he transfers to his next command at the 2nd Marine Air Wing at Marine Corps Air Station in Cherry Point, N.C., he will be competing for the Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) Sailor of the Year.

■ More than 2,878 flight sorties as an ARG. ■ More than 4,873 flight hours logged as an ARG. ■ More than 310 small boat sorties as an ARG

MCSN Scott Youngblood Aviation Boatswain’s Mate’s remove chocks and chains from an MH-60S Knighthawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22 on the ﬂight deck aboard the USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7).

gether and played like a well oiled machine,” said Master Sgt. Marvin Caulk. “We won the basketball tournament and I would put our team up against anyone.” The port visit was wrapped up with a reception held aboard Iwo Jima celebrating the centennial birthday of U.S. Marine Corps aviation. The Honorable Alan D. Solomont, U.S. Ambassador to Spain; Adm. Bruce W. Clingan, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and Vice Adm. Fernando Querol, Spanish Navy, Chief of Logistics Support for the Bay of Cadiz addressed guests commemorating the monumental occasion. “This celebration took place at a base that is a

■ Hosted five U.S. Embassy engagements aboard with more than 200 distinguished visitors, model for successful coop- including the U.S. eration between our navies Ambassadors to Jordan, and a friendship among our Morocco and Spain. people,” said Querol. Querol emphasized the in- ■ Participated in ﬂuence that the United States Exercise African Lion military aviation capabili- with the Moroccan ties have had on the Spanish military. military where they import American made aircraft and ■ Participated in conduct joint pilot training Exercise Eager Lion with the Jordanian within the United States. “We’d like to thank the Navy encompassing Spanish Navy and U.S. 19 countries from five Navy League in hosting us in different continents Rota,” explained Capt. Grady and more than 11,000 Banister,Commanding Ofﬁ- participants/ cer of USS Iwo Jima, of the ship’s visit while in Spain. “Their hospitality is without equal. Iwo Jima had a wonderful port visit in Rota, Spain.

Continued from front Nimitz-class supercarrier. The ship embarked on her maiden deployment beginning in May of 1991 in response to Operation Desert Shield/ Desert Storm. In May of 2003, then-President George W. Bush became the ﬁrst sitting president to participate in an arrested landing of a ﬁxed-wing aircraft aboard an aircraft carrier when he arrived on Lincoln as a passenger in an S-3 Viking. Lincoln is currently in Norfolk preparing for an upcoming four-year refueling and complex overhaul at the Newport News Shipyard. For more news from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), visit www.navy.mil/local/cvn72/.

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Photos by MC3 (SW) Betsy Knapper

Virginia Beach hosts Veteran’s Day parade, ceremony ■ honoring veterans Following the ceremony, there was a dedication at the William L. “Bill” Myers Veteran Memorial Park honoring veterans whose names were engraved on memorial pavers in the last year.

More than 80 units marched, performed at the oceanfront By MC3 Betsy Knapper Navy Public Affairs Support Element East

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The City of Virginia Beach hosted a Veteran’s Day parade and ceremony to salute past and present American veterans, Nov. 12. Virginia Beach has been hosting the Veteran’s Day events since 1970 and is one of 64 designated sites nationwide that serve as a model for community events in honor of our nation’s veterans. More than 80 units with multiple components marched or performed during this year’s parade. The annual parade featured representatives and military vehicles from all branches of the Armed Services in the region. “Veteran’s Day to me is showing pride in our country, seeing everyone who supports the military now and in the past, and seeing how proud everybody is,” said Robby Lane, retired U.S. Navy chief. “I marched today with my sons that are in Cub Scouts because it’s very important that they see where their dad came from, being that I’m retired military.” Veterans who marched represented those who served in World

War II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Desert Shield, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. “I don’t look at things the same way I suppose that young people do today,” said Scarborough A. Lee, a Marine Corps veteran. “I used to ask why did we make it, why did we survive? And I came to realize it was up to us to make sure the word still went out that service is important.” A ceremony was held following the parade. There was a wreath laying, a salute to all veterans and a ﬂyover by aircraft from the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach. The Veteran’s Day Proclamation was read by Virginia Beach Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., Portsmouth Mayor Kenneth I. Wright and Earl W. Timmons, former president of the Hampton Roads Council of Veteran’s Organization and this year’s Grand Marshal. “It’s an honor for me to read the proclamation, but before I read it, I would like to sincerely thank all the veterans that are here today,” said Sessoms. “When I turned 18, there was a draft and I went and registered for the draft, but I did not get called. I did not have to make the sacriﬁces that each of you all have had to make in order for me and my family to have such a wonderful life.”

Above: Marines march down the street during a parade in Virginia Beach in honor of Veteran’s Day. Left: Virginia Beach Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. reads the Veteran’s Day Proclamation.

I used to ask why did we make it, why did we survive? And I came to realize it was up to us to make sure the word still went out that service is important.” - Marine Corps vet Scarborough A. Lee

A retired U.S. Navy senior chief removes his cover as a sign of respect during a ceremony at the Tidewater Veteran’s Memorial in Virginia Beach in honor of Veteran’s Day.

A member of the Virginia Beach Fire Department waves to children during a parade in Virginia Beach in honor of Veteran’s Day. More than 80 units marched or performed during this year’s parade.

Marines ride in a tank and wave at a crowd during a parade in Virginia Beach in honor of Veteran’s Day.

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Leap Frogs showcase skills at two Florida shows By MC1 Fletcher Gibson Navy Parachute Team Public Affairs

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USS New Mexico Sailor receives IDC of the Year award ■ about the award An Independent Duty Corpsman (IDC) is the sole medical provider on every boat in the Submarine Force today and is directly responsible to the submarine’s commanding ofﬁcer for the safety and health of every Sailor aboard.

By Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Cragg

Chief Hospital Corpsman (SS) Retroyreo Conner holds the IDC of the year for 2012 statue. Conner had won the award earlier in the year, but was later presented the award in October due to the submarine’s deployment schedule.

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An Independent Duty Corpsman (IDC) aboard the Virginiaclass attack submarine USS New Mexico (SSN 779) was recognized as the Submarine Independent Duty Corpsman of the Year for 2012 at a command awards ceremony in Groton. Chief Hospital Corpsman (SS) Retroyreo Conner was named IDC of the year for 2012 earlier this year, but was later presented the award in October due to the submarine’s underway schedule. “It was a total surprise I can honestly say that,” said Conner. “I have a great crew and I can say that I received this recognition based on their stellar performance and support of me.” The IDC of the year award is also presented to a surface and shore IDC annually. Last year, Hospital Corpsman 1st Class (SS) Aaron P. McKnight, who was assigned to USS Toledo (SSN 769), was the recipient of the award, which is presented annually to enlisted medical professionals who have signiﬁcantly contributed to the combat readiness and overall health of Sailors aboard submarines. “Chief Conner’s dedication to the health and well-being of the New Mexico crew, his constant drive to help those around him achieve success, and his positive, infectious attitude makes him an inspiration to every Sailor aboard,” said Cmdr. George Perez, Commanding Ofﬁcer, USS New Mexico. “He is,

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without a doubt, one of the finest Sailors I have ever had the privilege of serving with in my 26year career.” Conner, who has served in the Navy for 14 years, said his tour aboard New Mexico marked his first IDC tour and first submarine. During his three-year tour Conner said one of his highlights was learning and qualifying to pilot the submarine. “Serving as the IDC for the past three years has been career enhancing for me personally because you are truly an independent duty corpsman when the submarine is at sea,” said Conner. “You are the sole provider for your crew and assisting with their medical needs allows me to keep sharp on my medi-

cal knowledge mainly because every medical case isn’t always the same.” In addition to receiving IDC of the Year, Conner was also pinned chief petty officer in September. “This award and my performance aboard USS New Mexico definitely contributed to [my] pinning on chief petty officer this year,” said Conner. In order to qualify as an independent duty corpsman, IDCs attend 18-months of training at both Naval Undersea Medical Institute and Naval Submarine School. To qualify as an IDC, Conner took a variety of training at NUMI consisting of clinical patient care, laboratory, pharmacy and general preventative medicine.

USS Annapolis Sailor at the ‘right place and time,’ saves Newport News shipyard worker By Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Cragg Commander, Submarine Group 2 Public Affairs

GROTON, CONN.

A Sailor assigned to the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) was at the right place and time when he performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on an employee of Newport News Shipbuilding in Groton, Nov. 2. Machinist’s Mate 1st Class (SS) Jared J. Bradovich relied on his quick thinking when the medical announcement came across the 1MC. Bradovich grabbed the emergency medical treatment kit and responded to the situation. Relying on his years of training with the Navy and at Tripler Army Medical Center, in addition to experience gained with the Navy Counter Rocket Artillery Mortar Unit/Task Force Hurricane under the Army’s 1st Calvary Division while serving in Iraq in 2007, Bradovich supplied the mouthpiece and assisted with CPR ultimately saving the man’s life. “When I arrived on the scene I noticed that he wasn’t breathing,” said Bradovich. “I then grabbed the resuscitator and started rescue breathing.” Bradovich, who has served in the Navy for 12 years, frocked to the rank of first class petty officer in April. Lt. Cmdr. Andre Lester, Executive Officer of USS Annapolis, said it didn’t surprise him to see Bradovich rendering aid because he is the “go-to guy on the ship, who is a mentor to many.” “When the announcement was called away, the first thing that I saw was Petty Officer Bradovich breaking out the EMT kit,” said Lester. “When Bradovich arrived on scene, he took charge, which I have seen him do countless times aboard Annapolis. It was amazing to watch him. He made the ship proud and definitely rose to the occasion.” Commander, Submarine Group 2 Command Master Chief Wesley Koshoffer extended a Bravo Zulu to Bradovich for rendering assistance quickly and efficiently. “We are thankful that Petty Officer Bradovich was in the right place at the right time to render assistance and sincerely hope that the shipyard worker makes a full recovery,” said Koshoffer. “Bravo Zulu to Petty Officer Bradovich for taking prompt action to assist someone in need. Bystander intervention is a concept that we embrace in the Navy and train on often. This further reinforces that we really can make a difference when we engage.” Annapolis is currently at General Dynamics Electric Boat undergoing a three-month maintenance availability. Annapolis was commissioned on April 11, 1992. It is the fourth warship to bear the name of Annapolis.

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SAILOR OF THE YEAR CANDIDATES VISIT VIRGINIA’S HISTORIC TRIANGLE

MC3 (SW) Tamekia Perdue Sailor of the Year (SOY) candidates from Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic (CNRMA) tour Norfolk’s Mariners Museum during the annual SOY competition, Nov. 13.

By MC3 (SW) Tamekia Perdue Navy Public Affairs Support Element East

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Sailor of the Year (SOY) candidates from Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic (CNRMA) toured Norfolk’s Historic Triangle during the annual SOY competition, Nov. 13. The Historic Triangle tour included Colonial Williamsburg, the Yorktown Battlefield and the USS Monitor Center at the Mariners’ Museum in Newport News, where the Sailors spent time learning the history of the USS Monitor and the Battle of Hampton Roads. “Visiting the museum gives the Sailors a sense of heritage and knowledge on how Sailors lived and fought during the Civil War,” said Russell Morrison, tour guide for the Mariners’ Museum. “I think they are more aware of how difficult it could be to be on one of the older ships like the Monitor.” USS Monitor, commissioned in December of 1861, was among the first ironclad ships during the Civil War-era, explained Morrison. “Learning about the USS Monitor is very important to me because it is part of Navy and

state history,” said Yeoman 1st Class Tamara Hollis, CNRMA. Built in New York, the ironclad ship set sail for Hampton Roads on March 9, and was immediately sent into action against confederate ironclad CSS Virginia (formerly USS Merrimack). The battle between the two ironarmored warships ended in a tactical draw and ultimately prevented the Virginia from gaining control of Hampton Roads. According to Morrison, the battle was a turning point in naval history. “It was the end of wooden ship battle,” said Morrison. “From then on, every ship that was built in the world was made of iron.” For Hollis, details of the battle and the visual aids from the Navy of 1800 demonstrated how certain aspects of the Navy are still the same despite technological advances. “We let our Sailors of the Year see the history and the heritage that makes up our Navy,” said Master Chief Dominick Torchia, Command Master Chief, CNRMA. “They get to see where we came from and I thought it was very important to see that and relate them both together.”

Visiting the museum gives the Sailors a sense of heritage and knowledge on how Sailors lived and fought during the Civil War.” - Tour guide Russell Morrison

SOY candidates visit the Admirals Sailor of the Year (SOY) candidates from Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic (CNRMA) pose for a photo at the Norfolk Scope arena during the annual SOY competition, Nov. 14. During the tour, Sailors went behind the scenes and learned the requirements to keep the arena and the Admiral’s hockey players game ready.

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NAVSEA, RMCs partner to complete USS Porter’s voyage repairs; return ship to homeport By Susan Lawson Commander, Navy Regional Maintenance Center

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After its collision with a large Japanese-owned merchant vessel near the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Navy guidedmissile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) completed voyage repairs in Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates, and returned to Norfolk on Nov. 4. Rear Adm. David Gale, Commander, Navy Regional Maintenance Center (CNRMC) led damage assessments and initial repairs on Porter after the ship’s Aug. 12 collision. A team from Norfolk Ship Support Activity (NSSA) and several other NAVSEA commands helped assess the ship’s damage and assisted Gale in the ship’s repair efforts. “The repair team arrived in Dubai on Aug. 15, which gave them virtually no advance notification to prepare for this effort,” said Gale. “Despite the inherent challenges, their ability to arrive and immediately help assess damage and support repair recommendations was commendable.” Among the repair team crew who supported the effort were Southeast Regional Maintenance Center (SERMC) Commanding Officer, Capt. Ron Cook; SERMC’s Chief Engineer Phil Schmid; Norfolk Ship Support Activity (NSSA) Engineering Department project support engineers Tone D’Addario and Larry Gruber; NSSA Engineering Technician Chris Andres; NSSA Detachment Bahrain Officer-

This was a monumental task and was the ﬁrst time a repair of this caliber was completed outside the U.S., and on top of that, done pier side and not in a shipyard.” - NSSA Engineering Technician Chris Andre

in-Charge Cmdr. William Hardman; and NSSA Detachment Bahrain project ofﬁcers Lt. Cmdrs. Paul Stence and Dan Kidd. General Dynamics Bath Iron Works also played an integral part of the effort, providing both planning and engineering support to the permanent repairs needed for the ship to return to the continental United States. Several Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) divisions, including NAVSEA’s Supervisor of Salvage and Diving Division (SEA 00C) Lt. Cmdr. Bauer, a diving and salvage project ofﬁcer, also aided in the effort. Though the collision left a gash in the side of the destroyer, the repair team’s divers inspected Porter and determined no apparent structural damage below the waterline existed. The effort, conducted between Aug. 15 and Sept. 16, included damage removal and reconstruction. The total repair time took 33 days to complete and restored all critical systems. According to Cook, roundthe-clock work allowed the team to successfully com-

plete the ship’s voyage repairs earlier than originally anticipated. “The size of the structural repair was approximately 70 feet by 35 feet by 20 feet. We estimated 3,100 square feet of vertical plate, a 1,000 square feet of horizontal plate and 1,000 linear feet of distributed piping systems, including firemain; ventilation; chill water; potable water; aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF); Halon fire alarm system activation; plumbing vents; and magazine sprinkling, which are designed to store explosive ordnance and automatically contain and suppress fires,” said Cook. Additionally, 1,300 electrical cables were identified and had to be pulled back and dead ended, 48 critical systems for safe operations had to be rewired and energized, several structural brackets for the AN/SLQ-32, the shipboard electronic warfare suite, were replaced and one life raft bracket was repaired. “The repair team,” said Andres, “had significant concerns at the start of the project, ranging from available materials to basic means of communications. Overall,

MC3 Zachary S. Welch The guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) pulls into Naval Station Norfolk with the rest of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group (CSG) after a deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

the team noted the material side was the biggest hurdle to overcome for the repair team. They had to rebuild three entire decks and over 60 structural frames ensuring NAVSEA standards were adhered to and the ship could safely transit back to continental United States without restrictions to her operational abilities.” The team spent many hours beyond their normal work days assessing and reporting the material strength, size, composition and availability requirements to NAVSEA personnel to obtain approval for use in the repair efforts. Andres also noted that the team had to develop repair techniques and procedures to be used by the contractor to ensure they also complied with NAVSEA standards and requirements. This challenge was further complicated during the inspection of work since the work force came from no less than seven different countries.

The heat in Dubai also factored in as a major issue for the repair teams. The temperature exceeded 120 degrees their first 21 days there, then remained above 100 degrees for the remainder of the project. Further compounding their challenges, Dubai law restricts work from being accomplished in direct sunlight from 1 p.m. to approximately 4 p.m. daily. This resulted in mid-day changes to the work schedule to allow workers to conduct interior ship repairs or provide the workers with adequate tenting coverage while working outside. “I’m proud of the many NSSA employees who contributed to voyage repair efforts that enabled the Porter to make it home,” said Capt. William Galinis, NSSA’s Commanding Officer. “This was an exceptional collaborative effort and the NSSA Team came through as I expected.” “This was a monumental task and was the first time a

repair of this caliber was completed outside the U.S., and on top of that, done pier side and not in a shipyard,” said Andres. It could not have been accomplished, according to Andres, without the true teamwork of both the Navy and civilian teams. Many of those who supported those teams were in the air as the Porter was mooring to the pier, then spent every waking moment on the job. The expert craftsmanship provided by the contractors, under the most adverse conditions imaginable, was one of the main reasons the project was completed in record time. “I would like to personally thank the entire team for all of the tremendous support they provided,” said Vice Adm. Kevin McCoy, Commander, NAVSEA. “Their successes were no minor feat, but through their exemplary solidarity, they set the Porter on her course toward her to full mission capability.”

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First Wounded Warrior Paciﬁc Trials begin Forty-three wounded, ill and injured Sailors and Coast Guardsmen from across the country are attending the inaugural Wounded Warrior Paciﬁc Trials, which kicked off in Honolulu, Hawaii, Nov. 12. » see B3

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COMBAT SIMULATION PREPARES CORIVFOR SAILORS FOR DEPLOYMENT MC3 Kay Savarese Master-at-Arms 1st Class Beverly Henson instructs a class of Coastal Riverine Group (CORIVGRU) 2 Sailors on the Laser Shoot Combat Simulator during an Embarked Security Combat Skills (ESCS) course in Portsmouth, Nov. 7.

NSA Naples hosts the ‘Great American Smoke Out’ 5K By MC2 Jason Howard Navy Public Affairs Support Element East Detachment Europe

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Service members and their families participated in the 37th annual Great American Smoke Out fun run at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples, Nov. 15. The event is a community outreach program designed to inform people about the health risks of tobacco, as well as provide them with ways to help stop tobacco use. “This event will hopefully make people more aware of the risks of smoking and realize there are a lot more tools at their disposal to help quit,” said Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Juan Alvarez, command ﬁtness coordinator for U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Naples.

» see SMOKE OUT | B7

MC2 Jason Howard Service members and their families participate in the 37th annual Great American Smoke Out Fun Run at Naval Support Activity Naples, Nov. 15.

Navy takes steps to address issues affecting Sailors By Claudette Roulo American Forces Press Service

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The Navy is taking steps to address several issues that are affecting its Sailors, the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert said a National Press Club luncheon, Nov. 16. Upward trends in sexual assaults and suicides are chief among the issues the Navy is tackling, the admiral said. “Sexual assault is a safety issue,” he said. “I’m troubled that we haven’t

moved forward to limit and really reverse the trend of these events during my time here ... everybody deserves a safe place to work. We have to treat it as a crime, because that’s what it is.” The admiral also said he’s concerned with the increase in the number of suicides in the Navy. “A few years ago, we had about 13 suicides per 100,000 [personnel], now it’s 15 per 100,000, so we’re creeping up,” he acknowledged. “We have to empower our Sailors to be

» see CNO | B7

MCC Joshua Treadwell Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert delivers remarks at the change of ofﬁce ceremony for Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC).

By MC3 Kay Savarese Navy Expeditionary Combat Command Public Affairs

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Thirteen Coastal Riverine Group (CORIVGRU) 2 Sailors completed training with the use of a combat simulator during an Embarked Security Combat Skills (ESCS) course in Portsmouth, Nov. 16. Embarked security teams board high-value assets to provide force protection to non-combatant Military Sealift Command (MCS) vessels and contracted ships around the world, ensuring safe passage for the ships and crews, specifically within the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. “We teach them all the basic tools and fundamentals they need to conduct embarked security team missions,” said Master-at-Arms 1st Class Beverly Henson, ESCS instructor and coordinator. “While deployed, these teams protect ships that are contracted by the Navy, but don’t have the weapons to defend themselves efficiently through dangerous areas.” The training course utilizes the Laser Shoot Littoral Combat Simulator, developed by Laser Shot and Virtual Battle Space 2, to help prepare the students for the challenges of their upcoming deployment to Bahrain by exposing them to scenarios they may encounter. “This training is kind of a crash course to prepare us for deployment,” said Master-at-Arms Seaman Lance Shults, a student attending the course. “I have never done anything like this before. It’s all brand new to me. We’re getting all the training we can here, so we’re prepared for when we get to Bahrain.” The simulator enhances the classroom portion of the course, bringing a sense of realism to training scenarios by using a central platform surrounded by screens. An instructor controls a computer, which projects an image of the open ocean onto the screens as well as an array of variables – ships, small watercraft, floating objects, etc. the students may encounter while on

» see TRAINING | B7

While deployed, these teams protect ships that are contracted by the Navy, but don’t have the weapons to defend themselves efﬁciently through dangerous areas.” - Master-at-Arms 1st Class Beverly Henson

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This week, there will be no commentary. There will be no complaints. All I would like to share is a simple thanks to those who serve. Not only do I live the life of a military spouse, but everyday in my job I am reading stories of the incredible sacriﬁces these heroes and she-roes make. I see the surprise homecomings and I hear the voices of little ones missing their mommies and daddies because they are off taking on the challenges of military life so that other Americans do not have to. This country is proud of you. Americans appreciate you and your families. So with that, on behalf of all us here at NewsChannel 3 and WGNT, thank you! We are grateful for your courage and commitment to the United States of America. Everyday we promise to “Take Action” to show the incredible things you are doing for all of us. Happy Thanksgiving “I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him.” – Abraham Lincoln

‘TIS THE SEASON TO BE THANKFUL By Casey Spurr Military Spouse Contributor

My plate is full, like an all-youcan-eat buffet kind of full. I have two young children, a deployed husband, graduate school in progress, and several creative projects that I tell myself I do “just for fun.” While I’ve taken on a lot of that by my own choosing, there are definitely days I feel like I’ve spread myself entirely too thin. I rise early in the morning to get my son off to kindergarten and stay up well past midnight most evenings just to finish my own schoolwork. Some days I have to remind myself to eat lunch or have to choose between taking a shower and making sure the kids have clean laundry and three hot meals. It can feel overwhelming at times. It is not lost on me, however, that this is not unlike the experience of many military spouses. When my husband and I moved with our son from Virginia to California two years ago, it was the first time we would ever live at a considerable distance from our family. Up to that point, all of our loved ones were less than a day away by car, and my parents lived so close we had never even had to hire a babysitter for our son. We had it about as good as it gets for a military family, and we knew it. Though we knew our lives were going to change dramatically and it was going to be different than the comfort we’d become accustomed to, we were ready for what lied ahead. As my husband began the next chapter in his career, I decided it was time for me to do something for my career, as well, and pursue the Mas-

ter’s degree I had desired for much too long. We also had a much more important dream of adding another child to our family. What we didn’t know is that within a very short period of time, my husband would go through a full workup cycle, numerous detachments, a seven-month deployment and then leave again for a lengthy surge deployment quickly following his homecoming. Had we known these things at the outset, there’s a high probability I would not have applied to graduate school or pursued other creative projects. I would have believed focusing on our son and his baby sister whom we would soon welcome would be the limit of my capabilities. In a sense, I’m glad I didn’t know though because what I’ve realized is that we’re always capable of more than we think we are. Just when we think we couldn’t possibly add another morsel to our plates, we manage to ﬁnd more of ourselves to give. While I would love to sleep in a little later, get in bed a little earlier, and not have to pencil my meals in on my calendar, I wouldn’t change a thing about the last two years because it has really taught me a lot about myself and the people in my life who love and support my family and me. What I know with certainty is that our family would never be able to thrive in the way we have if it weren’t for the community of family, friends and neighbors who have wrapped their arms around us and supported my children and me every step of the way. Throughout these deployments, somehow I have been fortu-

nate enough to have people in my life who know exactly when I need them, or just magically appear at the right moment. Whether it is an act of kindness, a helping hand, or simply friendship and words of encouragement, they have held me up and helped me maintain my sanity at moments when I may not have been able to do it without them. During this season when we are reflecting upon what we appreciate most in life, I often think about how thankful I am for all of them this year. From each of our parents flying across country to visit our children and help care for them, to my best friend and my sister-in-law who both call frequently just to check in and lend an ear, and never get frustrated that I can’t manage to remember to call nearly as frequently as they do. From the neighbor who appeared on my doorstep with warm cherry turnovers late one morning when I hadn’t had time to pour myself a cup of coffee, much less throw together breakfast, to our lawn guy who has done everything from move furniture to paint our daughter’s nursery to pull my trash can from the curb almost weekly. From the soccer coach (on active duty himself) who has greeted my son at each and every practice and game with the warmth of a father because I’m certain he has figured out we are in the midst of a deployment given that we always show up a minute or two late, in a bit of a rush, and without daddy. To my friends who have offered to come play with my kids or pick them up for a play date, so I can complete my final as-

signments and study for my upcoming exams. From the two magniﬁcent babysitters (one a military child herself and the other a military spouse) who take exceptional care of my children and whom I’ve relied upon and trusted throughout these deployments while I have attended meetings, indulged in a rare bit of “me time,” or taken care of other responsibilities, to the neighborhood family who have become my friends and have reached out continuously in support of my children and me. They have done everything from care for my son early in the morning while I attended a prenatal appointment, to pick him up and drive him to swimming lessons, so I wouldn’t have to take his infant sister out in the heat, to invite us trick-or-treating with them and extend an invitation to their Thanksgiving table. These are things that may have felt like small gestures to each of them, but to me, it has meant more than they’ll ever know. It is because of the community of people who support us that my family, and military families like ours, are able to face the tremendous challenges that come with multiple deployments and remain committed to this cause that is greater than ourselves. So in this season of thankfulness and giving, I would just like to give my most heartfelt thanks to those who have supported my family and given us so much. Casey Spurr is a military spouse and freelance writer who lives in California with her husband and their two children. You can contact her at casey.spurr@gmail.com.

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.

Heart Link: ‘Air Force 101’ for spouses ■ the purpose The Airman and Family 633rd Air Base Wing Readiness Center hosts the Heart Link orientation HAMPTON program quarterly to Whether a person is a new U.S. Air Force spouse, about introduce spouses to the to become one, or has been base and local community. a spouse for 20 years, these acronyms may be a mystery. But with a little help from the “It’s a great opportunity to Airmen and Family Readi- network and become familness Center (AFRC), spouses iar with key resources on and can decode the military lingo off-base.” and better understand their The course is generally role in the Air Force family. geared toward spouses who The AFRC hosted Heart are new to the military, but Link, Nov. 9, an orientation all spouses are welcome. designed to introduce spouses The event gives new spouses to the base and local commu- the chance to meet and learn nity, while working to create from “seasoned” spouses, mission-ready spouses. who have been married to a “We consider Heart Link to military member longer and be the Air Force 101 course are used to the military lifefor military spouses,” said style. Robyn Wilson, AFRC outCol. Korvin Auch, Comreach readiness consultant. mander, 633rd Air Base Wing By Airman 1st Class Teresa Aber

and his wife, Kristin, spoke to the group about their role in the military in support of the operational mission. Spouses were also briefed on a variety of subjects, such as protocol, customer service and ﬁnance. “Ultimately, we want to empower these spouses,” said Wilson. “We want them to feel more conﬁdent in their role so they can be better wingmen to their spouses and so they feel good about what they contribute to the Air Force as a whole.” Lea Nerby was among those in attendance. Nerby has been at Joint Base Langley-Eustis with her husband, Master Sgt. Nathan Nerby, 158th Fighter Wing, an Air National Guard unit from Vermont for 10 years. She attended Heart Link to gain more information to become a better key spouse for her

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Forty-three wounded, ill and injured Sailors and Coast Guardsmen from across the country are attending the inaugural Wounded Warrior Pacific Trials, which kicked off in Honolulu, Hawaii on Nov. 12. Hosted by Adm. Cecil D. Haney, Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, the trials showcase Wounded Warrior athletes competing for a place on the 2013 Warrior Games NavyCoast Guard team. The final team roster will be presented during a ceremony aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial on Nov. 16. “These athletes personify dedication, perseverance and courage,” said Haney. “They are warriors on the playing field and in life. Every athlete I spoke to brought up the need to compete. Their tenacity and positive attitude are an inspiration to all of us.” Throughout the week, Wounded Warriors will compete head-to-head in archery, cycling, track and field, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming and wheelchair basketball. Participants include active duty and retired service members with upperbody, lower-body and spinal cord injuries; serious illnesses; traumatic brain injuries; visual impairment; and posttraumatic stress disorder. “Being a part of the NavyCoast Guard team last year was life changing,” said Navy Lt. Rick Bennett (ret.). “When I first joined, it was a matter of life or death. Just before the Warrior Games, I had a thought – one I hadn’t had in eight years. I thought: I’m glad to be alive.”

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Bennett, who served as a Navy chaplain, was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder after serving with the 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment in Iraq in 2004 and 2005, where he cared for the sick and dying. He said his Navy-Coast Guard teammates helped save his life. Ultimately, 35 Wounded Warriors will be selected for the Navy-Coast Guard team at the 2013 Warrior Games, an annual competition among Wounded Warriors from all branches of military service. The team is sponsored by Navy Wounded Warrior-Safe Harbor, the Navy’s organization for coordinating the non-medical care of seriously wounded, ill and injured Sailors, Coast Guardsmen and their families. All Wounded Warriors are encouraged to make athletics a key component of their recovery and rehabilitation plans. Adaptive athletics is proven to have positive effects on self-es-

teem, stress levels and medical issues. “I’m hoping to make the team, but just being here with these guys and having the support of the staff is a blessing,” said Navy Electronics Technician 2nd Class Aaron Matthews (ret.). While on leave visiting family in 2008, Matthews was involved in a car accident, sustaining a spinal cord injury, a broken neck and a broken arm – he was later diagnosed as a C-6 incomplete quadriplegic. November marks Warrior Care Month, a time to recognize Wounded Warriors, as well as their caregivers, for their service, sacrifices and achievements. This year’s theme, “Success through Transition,” highlights the many ways Wounded Warriors and their families thrive after illness and injury. The 2012 Wounded Warrior Pacific Trials is a Warrior Care Month flagship event.

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Dempsey said he has conﬁdence in Allen’s ability to command

Nominations sought for 2013 Joint Women’s Leadership Symposium Leadership Awards By OSC Jessica Myers Ofﬁce of Women’s Policy

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DoD photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo Gen. John R. Allen briefs the press in the Pentagon.

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The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said he retains “absolute conﬁdence” in Marine Gen. John Allen’s ability to command NATO’s international Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey called Allen a man of integrity during an interview aboard an Air Force C-40 taking him from Guam to Hawaii. Dempsey spoke to Allen following Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta’s decision to refer an investigation about Allen to the DoD Inspector General (IG). “I asked him if he thought in the context of this additional stress in his life if he would be affected by it and he assured me that he was ready, willing and able to continue in command, and I absolutely have conﬁdence in his ability to do that,” said Dempsey. Dempsey agreed with Panetta’s decision to refer the matter to the IG, and he also agreed with the secretary saying that people were “jumping to conclusions” in the matter. “When there’s a question, we’re obligated to allow the DoD Inspector General to examine it and render their advice to the secretary,” he said. “We have John Allen scheduled to become the (European Command) commander and I wouldn’t want him to miss that opportunity unless there is reason for that

We’ve got to keep all these issues separate. They are really different.” - Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff about those involved in the investigations

to happen.” There have been a number of incidents involving senior general and flag officers, and Dempsey said there is a tendency for the public to jumble them all together. “We’ve got to keep all these issues separate. They are really different,” the chairman said. “Whether it’s a one-star at Fort Bragg or a four-star at the Pentagon, we owe those individuals the opportunity to have these investigations dealt with individually and not collapse them together.” In one of his first acts upon becoming chairman, Dempsey made the study of the profession of arms one of his four focus areas. In the 14 months he has been in office, he examined what 20 years of operations and deployments from Bosnia to Afghanistan has meant to the

services. Dempsey said the issue is not limited to just general and flag officers, and he will need the input from noncommissioned, warrant and commissioned officers. “I’m not reacting to something, I’ve been interested in this from the start,” he said. The chairman said he did see some disturbing indicators in the spring and tasked the Joint Staff’s Staff Judge Advocate, the director of joint force development and others to look across the community at how to perform ethics-related training. That work is ending and the chairman expects a report within the next two months. “In response to these issues I have communicated through a memorandum to every four-star in every service – including the Coast Guard,” he said. “I expressed my concern and encouraged their interest and their active involvement in helping us to understand what really is going on and what’s not.” Finally, the chairman is examining setting up a panel on professional ethics for an outside the department look at the situation. Dempsey is still scoping what he would ask such a panel to examine. It could include retired general and flag officers, retired chaplains, academics who study the military and senior NCO’s.

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Previous award winners include Navy Senior Chief Air Traffic Controller (AW/ SW) JoAnn Ortloff, who was serving aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) when she was selected as the 2000 Capt. Joy Bright Hancock Senior Enlisted Leadership Award winner. Soon after receiving her award, Ortloff was selected for promotion to master chief, and then was chosen for the command master chief program in 2003. In May of 2012, Ortloff became fleet master chief for Commander, Naval Forces Europe and Africa, and upon her selection, Ortloff became the highest ranking enlisted woman in the Navy, and the second woman in naval history to reach the position of fleet master chief. Navy pilot Lt. Megan Donnelly, the 2012 Capt. Joy Bright Hancock junior officer leadership award recipient, was also recently selected for the highly competitive Career Intermission Pilot Program (CIPP). This program allows Donnelly to take time off from her current career path to pursue personal and professional goals outside the Navy, optimizing life/work integration. Upon completion of the program, Donnelly will return to the Navy to resume her career path pipeline. CIPP is an element of the continuum of service area of the 21st Century Sailor and Marine initiative which consolidates a set of objectives and policies, new and existing, to maximize Sailor and Marine personal readiness, build resiliency and hone the most combat-effective force in the history of the Department of the Navy. For more information about the Capt. Joy Bright Hancock and Master Chief Anna Der-Vartanian Leadership Awards, or to download an award template, visit www. public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/organization/ bupers/womenspolicy/pages/hancockaward.aspx. For more information about the 2013 SSLA Joint Women’s Leadership Symposium, visit www.sealeader.org/leadershipsymposium-summary/. For more news from Chief of Naval Personnel – Office of Women’s Policy, visit www.public.navy.mil/BUPERS-NPC/ORGANIZATION/BUPERS/WOMENSPOLICY/Pages/default.aspx.

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From all around the local county, and even from the San Francisco and Sacramento regions, young girls gathered for a day of exposure to science and technology thanks to the Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) Conference held at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), Oct. 27. More than 240 girls from grades 5 - 10 gathered at NPS’ Monterey campus for the day-long event meant to promote interest in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. The event included a series of hands-on workshops that exposed the students to possible careers, or studies, in STEM. “Over the years, we’ve seen a decrease in interest in the science fields and we want to change that,” explained EYH organizer Dr. Dave Nickles, NPS Director of Research Communications and Outreach. “This is what makes this conference so great ... the kids get hands-on experience in science activities and they leave here believing that they can work in these fields.” This year the conference offered a series of workshops led by professionals in the fields of robotics, geology, mathematics and other sciences. The girls were able to conduct experiments and even had the opportunity to operate underwater robots to collect an item from the bottom of a pool. The girls also got the opportunity to participate in a career fair where they were able to interact with professionals in different STEM-related fields. They were able to ask questions and learn about the different pathways they could take to work in their re-

■ about the conference Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) was started in 1974 by a group of female engineers and educators from the San Francisco Bay area. Their mission was to encourage young women to pursue STEM careers and motivate young girls to become innovative and creative thinkers, and meet the challenges of the future. Today, EYH conferences are held in 31 states across the United States and in several countries in Europe and Asia. spective fields. As a special treat, the students got the opportunity to listen to a local Monterey scientist. Representing the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, Ann Wasser gave an energetic speech about her life as a scientist and how she became interested in science. “I was thrilled to be asked to be a part of this and I think it’s really important for these girls to have experiences like this to keep them excited about science,” said Wasser. “I was always a science nerd ... and it was fun to be in a room with a group full of girls that enjoy science too.” Wasser said that it was important to keep these kids interested in the sciences because, as they get older and enter into high school, their interests would begin to change and they could possibly lose interest. She said that if these kids can remain interested in the sciences, their possibilities are endless and they would have better options for the future. “I think this is very important, I love being a part of this and I hope to be a part of it in the future,” she added. The conference held at NPS saw a significant amount of participation from a multitude of groups and organizations. Aside from the 248 girls that registered to participate in the event, there were 23 Monterey County teachers leading the workshops, over a dozen organizations

hosting the career fair, more than 40 volunteers, including female professionals from around the local area leading the workshops, and a number of NPS faculty staff and students volunteers helping throughout the day. There was even participation from industry giants, such as Chevron, Google and others. “Having all these people and organizations show their support shows you how important this is,” said NPS President Dan Oliver. “It shows you how many folks are really interested in helping these girls achieve their goals, especially if they are in STEM ﬁelds.” As a graduate university, the mission of NPS is to educate its students in unique programs relevant to national security and global stability, but the passion by dedicated NPS faculty and staff, working beyond their day-to-day responsibilities, demonstrates the value placed on what Oliver notes is critical to future American defense. “These young people are our future,” said Oliver. “Many of the solutions to the challenges of national security now, and in the future, have their roots embedded in STEM. To the extent that we can encourage bright young people – in this case, young girls and young women – to get excited about these ﬁelds, and go into them, it helps ensure the future of our country.”

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Master-atArms 1st Class Beverly Henson instructs a class of Coastal Riverine Group (CORIVGRU) 2 Sailors following a Laser Shoot Combat Simulator training during an Embarked Security Combat Skills (ESCS) course in Portsmouth, Nov. 7. Embarked security teams provide force protection to non-combatant Military Sealift Command (MSC) vessels and contracted ships around the world.

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TRAINING Continued from B1 deployment. The central platform serves as the vessel from which the students operate, utilizing a system of hydraulics to simulate the movements of an actual boat. “Before the simulator, we spent a lot of time in the classroom,” said Shults. “You can read power points all day, but it’s totally different when you get up on that platform and you’re doing the training hands-on. I learn so much more by using my hands and actually seeing the en-

| Student: ‘They’re throwing every situation they can at us.’ vironment on the screens with the computers.” This is the second evolution of students to attend the four-weeklong course in Portsmouth since the formation of Coastal Riverine Force (CORIVFOR) on June 1. “With the merger between Maritime Expeditionary Security and Riverines, we took the defensive and offensive sides and mixed them together,” said Henson. “The expeditionary security community used to be completely defensive, while the Riverines were primarily offensive.

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The TRICARE Retail Pharmacy Vaccination Program celebrated the fall flu season with an ounce of prevention – serving up its one millionth vaccine, Oct. 28. TRICARE expanded its pharmacy coverage in August 2011 to include a full spectrum of preventive vaccines. Up until that time, administration of most vaccines to beneficiaries was limited to physicians’ offices and military treatment facilities. “The response has been phenomenal and we are excited to hit this milestone in such a short period of time,” said Rear Adm. Thomas McGinnis, director of the TRICARE Management Activity Pharmaceutical Operations Directorate. “Vaccines are available at participating TRICARE network pharmacies at no cost. And with more network pharmacies than McDonald’s and Starbucks combined, there is really no excuse not to get vaccinated.” Vaccines are among the most cost-effective way to prevent disease. TRICARE covers all Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-recommended vaccinations at no cost if they’re administered

by a pharmacist at a participating TRICARE pharmacy. To find a participating pharmacy and see a list of covered immunizations, go to www. tricare.mil/vaccines. Since availability of some vaccines varies, and all states do not have the same regulations, beneficiaries should call ahead before going to their local pharmacy. The effort to increase the number of beneficiaries with convenient access to vaccines won special recognition from the American Pharmacists Association at its 2012 annual meeting. The TRICARE Pharmacy program is responsible for more than just vaccines. TRICARE patients can fill prescriptions at no cost through military pharmacies; at low or no cost through the Home Delivery program; or through a network of more than 57,000 retail pharmacies. To learn more about the TRICARE Pharmacy program go to www.tricare.mil/pharmacy. TRICARE makes healthy living the easy choice for 9.7 million beneficiaries. To learn more visit www.tricare. mil/healthyliving, or the Department of Defense’s new campaign OPERATION: Live Well, visit http://1.usa. gov/SInokM.

When the two forces combined to form Coastal Riverine Force, the dynamic changed a bit. “Prior to the merger, this training was conducted on the West Coast,” said Henson. “So far, the two classes we’ve had come through the course on the East Coast have done really well. We throw a vast amount of information at them in a short period of time, and they put in fairly long days in order to be able to retain it all and become a well-rounded Sailor before beginning their mission.” Following the simulator portion

of the course, the students will continue their training using a stationary training vessel and actual boats in the open water, employing the skills they have learned thus far. “They’re throwing every situation they can at us, so it’s been kind of a challenge – but it’s new, it’s fresh, it’s fun,” said Shults. “It’s highly beneﬁcial because if I’m in a situation overseas, I will have this experience to look back on and I will be more prepared since I have actually practiced how to react in that situation.”

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able to deal with stress. We have to look out for each other and we have to embed ... in all of our shipmates to make sure that, if somebody is reaching out, we’re ready to take care of them.” The rate of operations is higher than he expected it would be at this time last year, Greenert said, and the Navy needs to reconcile how to continue to support that. This may result in adjustments to training and maintenance plans, he said. The Navy needs to look at the operations tempo with particular attention to

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Upon graduation from the course, the students will deploy to Bahrain where they will receive follow-on training and perform their mission as an embarked security team. CORIVFOR performs core maritime expeditionary security missions in the green and brown waters, bridging the gap between traditional Navy blue water operations and land-based forces, providing port and harbor security for vital waterways and protection of high value assets and maritime infrastructure.

its Sailors, he continued. “We call that individual tempo – ITEMPO – which is the measurement of what each Sailor’s requirements are for going to sea [and] coming back ... as opposed to the unit. I think it’s important to the health of the force.” The admiral said he’s satisfied with the overall manning of ships at sea. But, he noted, the balance of skilled personnel and leadership needs to be adjusted to ensure that, as the Navy responds to the increased operational tempo, it has the right people in the right place at the right time.

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to Thanksgiving; fun run added this year Continued from B1 The event is always held the Thursday before Thanksgiving, and this is the first time the event incorporated a fun run. “In the past, we have handed out pamphlets and other materials to help people quit smoking,” said Health Promotions Manager Silvia Murray. “This year I decided to include a run and in the future hope to make it an official 5K race.” According to Hospital Corpsman Seaman Daniel Scott, USNH assistant command fitness leader, not only does this event encourage people to quit smoking, but it also promotes team-building skills. “Throughout the run we never left a Sailor behind and we kept each other motivated during the whole event,” he said. The Great American Smoke Out is not the only event at NSA Naples promoting tobacco cessation. In April of 2013, there will be the Great American Spit Out for service members who chew or dip tobacco.

In the past, we have handed out pamphlets and other materials to help people quit smoking. This year I decided to include a run and in the future hope to make it an ofﬁcial 5K race.” - Health Promotions Manager Silvia Murray

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DEFY program celebrates 20 years Press Release Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs

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■ ﬁrst-ofclass ship An artist concept, courtesy of NASSCO, of a mobile landing platform (MLP) ship under construction at the General Dynamics National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) shipyard in San Diego, Calif.

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Military Sealift Command’s first Mobile Landing Platform ship completed its first float out operation at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego, Nov. 13. Designated T-MLP-1, the ship will be named USNS Montford Point, honoring African American Marine Corps recruits who trained at Camp Montford Point, N.C from 1942 to 1949. The first of three MLP’s planned for construction at NASSCO, Montford Point is scheduled to be christened in March of 2013 and delivered to MSC in May of 2013. “This ship, and the others in its class, will be imperative to MSC’s role in supporting Navy and Marine Corps warfighters worldwide,” said Rear Adm. Mark Buzby, Commander, Military Sealift Command. “It was exciting to witness this important milestone – getting MLP-1 into her element today brings us one step closer to being mission-ready in 2013.” The MLP is a new class of auxiliary support ship, scheduled to join MSC’s Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF). These ships will be the centerpiece of the Navy’s “Sea Base” concept and will serve as a transfer point for Marine Corps amphibious landing forces between large ships and small landing craft. They will provide the capability to transfer vehicles and equipment at-sea, improving the U.S. military’s ability to deliver equipment and cargo from ship to shore when land bases do not exist. “The MLP-class of ships will fill a critical role in enabling U.S. forces to be delivered safely and effectively around the world using mobile, sea-based strategies in areas where secure harbor facilities ashore are not readily available,” said Tim McCully, deputy commander, Military Sealift Command Pacific. “By remaining at sea as floating logistics support bases, these ships enhance the independence of U.S. forces to operate near global hot spots without entering their ports.” Unlike the traditional ship launch, the process for “undocking” the 784-foot-long MLP is a slow, methodical and technical evolution. The launch consists of slowly flooding the building dock, stopping the flooding, balancing the ship, inspecting the ship and then balancing it again before continuing the flooding. The sequence is repeated several times until the ship is level to the water outside the dry dock, then completed by pulling the ship from the building dock and moving it pier side with tug boats. MSC operates approximately 110 non-combatant, civilian-crewed ships that replenish U.S. Navy ships, conduct specialized missions, strategically preposition combat cargo at sea around the world and move military cargo and supplies used by deployed U.S. forces and coalition partners. For more news from Military Sealift Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/MSC/.

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SOLDIERS USE SUNLIGHT TO IMPROVE COMBAT CAPABILITY ■ multiple uses In addition to being used by Special Forces Soldiers in Afghanistan, these systems have been deployed for oil WASHINGTON companies, railroads, mining companies and a number of Soldiers are enlisting the sun’s power in Afghanistan. non-governmental organizations. Ten solar generators are now providing Special Forces and collect and transport the very successful two year Soldiers in distant outposts the fuel back to the outpost, ac- Special Operations Forcesenergy they need to accom- cording to Kidd, who has been run program in Afghanistan. plish their mission. And, these working with others in the They were shown to reduce generators are allowing them Army’s Installations, Energy fuel significantly, save taxmore precious time to train & Environment Department, payer dollars and increase Afghan forces and win the G3/4 and contract personnel, combat capability, according friendship of local Afghans. to field these devices. an April 2012 U.S. Special The key benefit of solar is And secondly, those air Operations Command report savings in fuel. Fuel makes assets that would have been “Mobile Smart Power Initiaup a significant portion of used to transport fuel are now tive,” initiated by now-retired weight and volume that has available for other important Adm. Eric T. Olson, Comto be transported great dis- missions, he added. mander, United States Spetances to remote locations in Each 28-kilowatt mobile cial Operations Command Afghanistan and elsewhere. solar generator system can (USSOCOM). “During World War II, provide power for about 30 A third savings, Kidd said, we used (an average of) Soldiers, according to Dennis is in repair costs and downone gallon of fuel per day, Bohannon, a spokesman for time. per Soldier,” said Richard the Army’s Installations, “The majority of our (traG. Kidd IV, deputy assis- Energy & Environment De- ditional diesel) generators tant secretary of the Army partment. are ‘wet stack,’” he said, for Energy & Sustainability, “The 10 systems now in “meaning they are (prone) to with the Office of the Assis- Afghanistan can provide breaking down sooner. We’re tant Secretary of the Army about 700 megawatt hours also overtaxing our generator for Installations, Energy & per year, saving approximate- mechanics, who are having a Environment. “We now use ly 460,000 gallons of fuel,” difficult time repairing them (an average of) 20 gallons he said. “That is equal to all.” per day, per Soldier, and in pulling 185 M978 Heavy ExWet stacking is a condition Afghanistan, over 40 percent panded Mobility Tactical fuel where unburned fuel is disof that fuel is used to pro- trucks out of our convoys per charged through the exhaust duce electricity.” year. In terms of cost, these system, which happens when “With solar power, we are systems pay for themselves the engine is running at the cutting the supply of fuel in fuel savings in about two- low-end capacity of its maxineeded in half, from 40 to and-a-half months.” mum output, he explained. 20 percent,” he added, noting Each solar system is com“Generators like to operate that is the first of at least five pletely contained in a 20-foot at 75 to 80 percent (capacity), benefits. container – solar panels, bat- not the 20 to 30 percent they Because the solar genera- teries, communications gear often run at.” tors, which are hybrid – solar/ and generator, according to The new solar generators diesel – don’t need as much Dan Rice, president, SunDial are “networked together in fuel as traditional diesel gen- Capital Partners, the com- an intelligent manner so that erators, Soldiers are spend- pany that makes the patented one generator will service ing less time moving to drop technology. the whole load all the time,” zones, securing those areas so The SunDial systems thereby utilizing greater caaircraft can land, or airdrop, proved themselves after a pacity, he said. By David Vergun Army News Service

A SunDial 28.2-kilowatt solar generator is in use in Afghanistan. In addition to being used by Special Forces Soldiers in Afghanistan, these systems have been deployed for oil companies, railroads, mining companies and a number of non-governmental organizations.

Photos used with permission of SunDial Capital Partners A SunDial solar generator system is being set up in Tebu, Nigeria.

“If more power is needed, they come online in a staggered manner” so each is operating at the ideal capacity that will extend the life of the generator, as well as save some of the fuel which would otherwise be discharged through the exhaust, he said. Of course when the sun is shining, the batteries are being charged so no fuel is needed, and when the sun is not shining, the batteries will

continue to provide stored power until it is expended. A fourth beneﬁt, Kidd said, was “unintended,” but nonetheless welcome. Soldiers in Afghanistan are using some “sophisticated” electronic equipment, such as sensors and cameras “requiring high-quality power to maintain consistency in hertz and frequency,” he said. “You don’t get that (quality) when you’re connected to (diesel)

generators, but you do when you’re connected to batteries. So, operational readiness rates of sensors and communications equipment have gone up dramatically wherever solar has been deployed.” A fifth benefit is that Soldiers who have solar generators now have not only enough power for themselves, but enough to supply local Afghan villages, he said, and “this will help Special Forces’ public engagement and village stability missions.” Kidd said the Army intends to make this technology more widely available, not only to the operating forces, but eventually to the installations. These and other renewable energy sources systems are being tested and the Army’s Rapid Equipping Force is working to deliver these as soon as possible, he said. “We’re on the cusp of making intelligent, informed, power management a feature on the battlefield,” Kidd concluded.

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CTR1 Joshua Pugh Master Chief Cryptologic Technician (Collection) James Dawkins, the senior enlisted leader for the Center for Information Dominance Unit Corry Station, thanks staff and students for attending FIT60, a physical-training-centered event which raises awareness for the Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR).

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As part of the Navyâ€™s continuing efforts to eliminate sexual assaults, the Chief of Naval Personnel announced requirements for Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Fleet training, Nov. 14. As outlined in NAVADMIN 336/12 at www. npc.navy.mil, all active and reserve Sailors in ranks E6 and below will take part in targeted SAPR-Fleet (SAPR-F) training. The training will be delivered by mid-level leadership teams from their command and must be completed by March 31, 2013. SAPR-F training is meant to educate Sailors on the magnitude of the problem of sexual violence in the Navy and to emphasize the role that each Sailorâ€™s decision-making has on sexual assault prevention. SAPR-F also aims to help members understand the reporting options available to victims of sexual assault, as well as where to go for help. The training uses video vignettes and facilitated discussion to educate Sailors on their responsibilities to intervene in situations of possible assault or sexual assault. Sailors are trained not as potential perpetrators of sexual assault, but as bystanders who can and must intervene with other Sailors when they encounter risky situations. Rear Adm. Martha Herb, director of Personnel Readiness and Community Support, emphasized the important role that this bystander

intervention plays in preventing sexual assault. â€œSexual assault prevention and response is about courage: for victims to report, for shipmates to intervene and for leaders to do what needs to be done. We all must have the courage to do whatâ€™s right,â€? said Herb. â€œBystanders have the power â€“ and responsibility â€“ to intervene in a potentially harmful situation, regardless of rank.â€? SAPR-F training follows SAPR-Leadership (SAPR-L) training, which was designed to raise leadersâ€™ awareness about the reality of sexual assault in the Navy and to emphasize their key prevention and response roles. SAPR-L and SAPR-F complement the Navyâ€™s training continuum for sexual assault prevention and response, which begins when each Sailor enters the Navy. The wide-sweeping reach of this initiative ensures that all Sailors are empowered to intervene to stop sexual assault. Completion of all SAPR training will be reported using the Fleet Training Management Planning System (FLTMPS). Commands are required to complete SAPR-F training no later than March 31, 2013. SAPR is an important element of the readiness area of the 21st Century Sailor and Marine initiative, which builds resiliency to hone the most combat-effective force in the history of the Department of the Navy. Additional information regarding SAPR training efforts can be found at the SAPR L/F training websites at www.sapr.navy.mil. For more news from Chief of Naval Personnel, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnp/.

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From love story to mystery to discovery, WWII widow remains devoted

Courtesy photo Peggy S. Harris and 1st Lt. Billie D. Harris were married for just six weeks before Billie deployed in World War II. He was ﬂying a mission over Nazi-occupied France when his plane was shot down and crashed into the woods near a small town in Normandy. He never returned home.

By Airman 1st Class Klynne Pearl Serrano 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs

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At an assembly to honor U.S. veterans at Vernon High Schoo, Nov. 12, the Altus Air Force Base (AFB) Blue Knights Honor Guard performed a flag folding ceremony in commemoration of 1st Lt. Billie D. Harris and the flag was presented to Peggy S. Harris, his wife, by Col. Ted Detwiler, Commander, 97th Operations Group. For more than 60 years, Peggy has been on a journey to find answers to her husband’s whereabouts. Her husband flew his last mission over Normandy, France on July 17, 1944, after which he never returned. He was first reported as missing and then reported as alive and coming home, but Peggy later received a letter saying he was killed and buried at a certain cemetery, then another letter that said he was buried in another cemetery, and then was told

that those remains weren’t her husband’s after all. “Billie was married to me all of his life, and I choose to be married to him all of my life,” said Peggy, a native of Vernon, Texas, who was working at Altus AFB as an electrical instrument mechanic in 1942 when she first heard about Billie from his father. “I worked with my husband’s father at that time,” she said. “He was writing letters to [Billie], telling him about me, and I refused to write to him first or give him or his father my address. So he wrote a letter to me and put it in an envelope to his father to give to me. That was my first acquaintance with him.” After that, they wrote letters back and forth. “I tried to discourage him,” she said. “I wrote to him that I loved opera and listened on Saturday afternoons. I thought that would turn any man off, but he wasn’t and he wrote back. I wrote him that I memorized poetry and he wrote back that he memorized

Courtesy photos Peggy S. Harris, a World War II widow, stands next to the grave of her husband, 1st Lt. Billie D. Harris in the Normandy American Cemetery in France. Although it took more than 60 years, she remained determined to ﬁnd answers to her husband’s whereabouts.

poetry as well, and he thought that was really great. So over and over, when I tried to put him off, he still came back and wrote.” Peggy and Billie ﬁnally met in person in a hangar at Altus AFB. “When he came home for leave, I hid in the cockpit of an airplane so he wouldn’t ﬁnd me,” she said. “Then all of a sudden, even though I was crouched down in the cockpit, the door opened and there he was. Evidently, he saw me squatting in the plane.” Since then, they were inseparable, she said, noting that she was only married to 1st

Lt. Billie Harris for six weeks before he deployed in World War II. “He wrote me that the ship was needed for wounded and he would come home as soon as there was space available,” she recalled. In 2005, Peggy ﬁnally received some answers to his whereabouts. “Alton (Billie’s cousin) reached out and decided to request Billie’s military records,” Peggy recalled. “They told Alton in September [2005] that it would take six months, and then they called him back and said ‘you’ll never believe this,

but six months ago a woman from France asked for these ﬁles and we sent copies to her.’” Peggy and Alton attained the woman’s name and contacted her. They were then informed that Billie was buried in Normandy. “The woman said that the people in Normandy wanted to have a parade and ceremony and she invited us to come,” she said. “She told us to set the date and we set it for Easter of 2006.” Peggy also discovered that a small town in Normandy called Les Ventes named the main road “Place Billie D. Harris”

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Pvt. Taylor Faircloth (left) and Pfc. Patrick Crowell dress in authentic historical Marine Corps uniforms from past wars as part of the Joint Daytime Ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Nov. 2. Among other things, the ceremony commemorated Marines fallen in combat dating back to the Marine Corps’ establishment.

U.S. Marine Corps. photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Grant

Camp Lejeune celebrates history, tradition ■ 237 years of history For 237 years, Marines carried on the traditions and values that make up the Marine Corps, and with another year passing, the Marines, Sailors and Coast Guardsmen in attendance at the Joint Daytime Ceremony carry on the honor of fighting side by side in battle once again.

By U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Joshua Grant Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Public Affairs

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The birth of every branch of the U.S. military is signiﬁcant in our nation’s history, but it’s through traditions and legacies those birthdays are carried on. The Marine Corps takes special pride in honoring past and present Marines and their dedication to teamwork with other services by hosting the Joint Daytime Ceremony. This years event was held at the newly-refurbished Liversedge Field with hundreds in attendance onboard Marine Corps Base Camp (MCB) Lejeune, Nov. 2. While the Marine Corps celebrated 237 years of existence in 2012, it also celebrated the combined cooperation between the Naval services with the Navy and Coast Guard units aboard the base participating. In past years, Army and Air Force units aboard the base have also joined the celebration and renewed their dedication as well. The ceremony included represen-

tation from units across MCB Camp Lejeune, featuring Marines wearing historical uniforms, and the cutting and passing of the Marine Corps birthday cake. “Re-dedication of the core values, traditions and virtues of the Marine Corps is what this event is all about,” said Lt. Cmdr. John Rudd, chaplain for the Deployment Processing Center aboard the base who delivered the invocation for the ceremony. This event is designed to “break down the barriers” between services and the animosity that sometimes inevitably occurs between branches, said Rudd. Many Marines know the basics of Marine Corps history, but often times it ends there. In order to broaden the minds of those who attended, a historical pageant was presented as part of the ceremony. Marines dressed in authentic attire from the periods they represented, which illustrated the evolution of the uniforms and weaponry used in the battles of past wars.

We developed ourselves a long time ago to come together and ﬁght as a team, and the ceremony is a way to honor that teamwork.” - Sgt. Maj. Ernest K. Hoopii “It’s fun to see all my friends in uniform, especially ones I’ve never seen before,” said Pfc. Phillip Bacon, a Marine stationed onboard Camp Johnson. “It’s an honor to be in this ceremony. The uniforms may look different on the outside, but on the inside, there’s still a Marine.” Bacon was dressed in a uniform worn by Union Soldiers during the Civil War. “On occasion I’ve been the oldest Marine at the ceremony and it is a great honor and a great joy,” said Sgt. Maj. Ernest K. Hoopii, Sergeant Major of Marine Corps Installations East MCB Camp Lejeune, who took part in the cake cutting during the ceremony.

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The Secretary of the Navy joined the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s (MAW) Marine Corps birthday ball celebration in New Bern, N.C., Nov. 7. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus served as the guest of honor during the ceremony celebrating the Corps’ 237th birthday. “I am very happy to be with you all tonight, very happy to see 2nd MAW here at your home, just as I was very happy to see you forward deployed in the two visits I made with you in theater,” said Mabus. “Tonight is all about history, tradition, heritage – as it should be. The Corps has an unbroken line from that day in 1775 for 237 years protecting America, defending freedom, standing for the principles that made the Marine Corps great.” Mabus makes an effort to see Marine battlefields around the globe to see the history firsthand. He’s been to Guadalcanal, Belleau Wood, Iwo Jima, and recently returned from his tenth visit to Afghanistan, where he expressed his appreciation for Marines fighting in the present day.

2nd MAW (forward) is slated to deploy again in early 2013 as one of the final combat deployments in support of operations in Afhganistan prior to President Obama’s proposed withdrawal timeline. Maj. Gen. Glenn M. Walters, Commanding General of 2nd MAW said the deployment will add to the Corps’ rich history. “For 237 years, Marines have gone to the sounds of the guns,” he said. “We are proud of our service in time of conflict and our upcoming deployment to Afghanistan is another chapter in our proud heritage of answering the nation’s call.” After the official ceremonies and the traditional birthday meal, one Marine reenlisted. Cpl. Wilfredo Cieza, a supply administration clerk with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, said he wants to remain a part of the 237 years of brotherhood, camaraderie and history. “I think every Marine takes part in Marine Corps history, I’m just doing my job every day to support and keep that readiness,” he said. “To me, it’s tradition, history, and everything the Marines and the Marine Corps has ever done for the United States, and I’m just hoping we can carry it on.”

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Operation Ride Home gets Soldiers home for the holidays ■ a good cause Jack Daniels and the Armed Services YMCA have launched the annual “Operation Ride Home” program to help junior enlisted Soldiers and their families travel home this holiday season. Help Soldiers and their families by donating at https://jdoperation ridehomemedia.com/donation. For more information, visit www.jdoperationridehomemedia.com.

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SERVING UP A FEAST ‘Foods & Feasts’ serves up Colonial cooking methods over Thanksgiving weekend Courtesy photo Martina McBride has been named country music’s Female Vocalist of the Year seven times.

Bringing ‘The Joy of Christmas’ to Norfolk Martina McBride to perform at the Ted NORFOLK

Seven time Female Vocalist of the Year Martina McBride will perform live at Ted Constant Center on the campus of Old Dominion University (ODU) on Nov. 24 at 8 p.m. All the traditional holiday favorites will be sung by the biggest vocals in country music as she illustrates through song “The Joy of Christmas.” McBride’s Christmas show will bring families together for a night filled with perfectly sung ballads and exquisite range in all of her holiday renditions. Tickets to “Martina McBride – The Joy of Christmas” are priced at $45 and $55, and can be purchased online at www.COXTix. com, by dialing (888) 3-COXTix, or at the Constant Center Box Office. For more information on special and group discounts, login to www.ConstantCenter. com to join the All Access Club. After two decades in the music business, McBride is starting over. Now signed to Republic Nashville, with new management, a new co-producer, newlyspotlighted songwriting skills and the release of her 11th album, “Eleven,” she has a new spirit of accomplishment swinging into high gear. Seven of her studio albums and two of her compilations have received an RIAA Gold certification, or higher.

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Savor the Thanksgiving holiday by exploring centuries-old cooking and preservation methods during Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center’s “Foods & Feasts of Colonial Virginia,” Nov. 22 - 24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This annual three-day event begins on Thanksgiving Day. At Jamestown Settlement, a museum of 17thcentury Virginia, discover how food was gathered, preserved and prepared on land and at sea by Virginia’s English colonists and Powhatan Indians using clay pots and dutch ovens, and preserving meats and vegetables by smoking and salt curing. At the Yorktown Victory Center, a museum of the American Revolution, learn how Revolutionary War Soldiers prepared rations in an earthen “kitchen” and see how 1780s farming families transformed the season’s gardens and crops into stews, pies and breads and preserved food for the winter ahead. Visitors also can learn colonial recipes for indigestion. Courtesy photo

Jamestown Settlement In the re-created Powhatan Indian village, visitors can see venison, turkey and other game roast over an open fire, while stews of corn, beans and squash cook in clay pots. A daily program at 10 a.m. will explore the importance of corn to the Powhatan Indians and the variety of dishes in which it was used, including corncakes and corn dumplings. At 1 p.m., see the preparation of a variety of food derived from the river, including fish and shellfish. At Noon and 4 p.m., see Powhatan Indian hunting techniques to obtain food. At the ships’ pier, a special program at 10:30 a.m. allows visitors to haul cargo from a replica of one of the three ships that brought America’s first permanent English colonists to Virginia in 1607 to learn how the colony was provisioned. Throughout the day, visitors can explore typical Sailors’ fare of salted fish, biscuit and dried foods and try making the most common food – a ship’s biscuit. Discover culinary skills English colonists brought to Virginia in the re-created 1610-14 fort. On Thursday and Friday, an entire pig will be processed into hams and bacon, followed by salting for preservation, including a special program at 11 a.m. on butchering and curing in the riverfront discovery area. On all three days, historical interpreters will demonstrate baking bread in a Devon oven at 1:30 p.m. and open-hearth cooking of 17th-century dishes, including pudding, pies and pottage. Military demonstrations will include the 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. firing of a swivel gun at the ships’ pier and, at 3:30 p.m., European military tactics and drills near the fort.

■ what to expect At Jamestown Settlement, discover how food was gathered, preserved and prepared on land and at sea by Virginia’s English colonists and Powhatan Indians. At the Yorktown Victory Center, learn how Revolutionary War Soldiers prepared rations in an earthen “kitchen” and see how 1780s farming families transformed the season’s gardens and crops into stews, pies and breads and preserved food for the winter ahead.

the re-created Continental Army encampment will show how Soldiers turned meager rations of dried beans, salted meat and hard bread into nourishing soups and stews. Plundering and theft sometimes occurred when rations were scarce, and a special program at 10:45 a.m. and 1:05 p.m. will illustrate the consequences. Artillery demonstrations will be held daily at 11:05 a.m. and 3:05 p.m. Visitors to the re-created 1780s farm at 11:45 a.m. Thursday and Friday can see how farmers salted and cured different cuts of meat and, at 3:35 p.m., how they preserved fruits and vegetables for the winter ahead. Daily at 2:05 p.m., a variety of dishes, including pork roast and sausage, will be prepared in the farm kitchen using 18th-century open-hearth cooking techniques and recipes. In addition, visitors can learn about 18th-century Throughout the day, historical interpreters in remedies for indigestion at 4:35 p.m.

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Planning a visit Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center are open daily year-round from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A combination ticket to both museums is $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 6 to 12, a 20 percent savings on individual museum admission. Admission to Jamestown Settlement is $15.50 for adults and $7.25 for children ages 6 to 12, and to the Yorktown Victory Center it’s $9.75 for adults and $5.50 for children ages 6 to 12. Children under 6 are free. Parking is free at both museums. Customized private tours are available for an additional fee with advance reservations. A “History is Fun for the Holidays” combination ticket – available online only – offers seven days of unlimited admission to both museums at $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 6 to 12, and includes coupon booklets for Williamsburg Premium Outlets and the Historic Yorktown Rewards Card. Tickets and packages available with other Williamsburg area attractions. Food preparation in the museums’ interpretive areas is for demonstration purposes only. The Jamestown Settlement Café will offer a traditional Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. For more information, contact the Jamestown Settlement Cafe at 253-2571. Jamestown Settlement and the Yorktown Victory Center are separated by a 25-minute drive along the Colonial Parkway, a National Scenic Byway. Jamestown Settlement is located on Route 31 just southwest of Williamsburg. The Yorktown Victory Center is located on Route 1020 in Yorktown. For more information, call (888) 593-4682 toll-free, 253-4838, or visit http://historyisfun. org/foods-and-feasts.htm.

Harken back to simpler times at Holiday Hills days through Dec. 31. For more information, including an operating schedule, visit www.ChristmasTown.com.

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Christmas Town: A Busch Gardens Celebration will open on Friday, and when it does, guests will be treated to an all-new thematic area that pays homage to a simpler time when life seemed less hectic. Holiday Hills is the latest creation at Busch Gardens’ annual Christmas event and celebrates mid-20th century Christmas traditions complete with tin toys, miles of garland and painted Christmas lights. Transforming the 100-acre park into a Christmas wonderland takes many people and many hours. Holiday Hills alone required a team of nearly 100 people to create. Installers hung more than one million Christmas lights and spanned the area with more garland than some towns hang on Main Street. Holiday Hills is being created in the park’s Festa Italia area. It expands the park’s footprint and adds additional ride and dining opportunities along with the overthe-top thematic elements that have become a Christmas Town tradition. Vice President of Entertainment Scott Gasparich said the inspiration behind the new area comes from nostalgic Americana Christmas traditions. “There is nothing stronger than families

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■ blast from the past Holiday Hills celebrates mid-20th century Christmas traditions complete with tin toys, miles of garland and painted Christmas lights.

sharing, caring and having fun together during the holidays,” Gasparich said of his thought process behind the new area. “This theme is celebrated in Holiday Hills. Holiday Hills heralds back to simpler times, but also incorporates larger-than-life themes, colors, shapes and materials. The contrast of simple and bold provides a perfect theme that complements the rest of the park, but has the visual power to stand on its own.” Christmas Town will continue on select

Holiday Hills adds a nostalgic element to Christmas Town: A Busch Gardens Celebration. Taking inspiration from the mid-20th century Christmas Traditions, the park is transforming its Festa Italia section into an Americana Christmas. The list below provides descriptions of the main features guests will experience when visiting Holiday Hills. ■ Reindeer Run – Have a rockin’ retro ride with the little ones aboard a sized-down sleigh that isn't sized down on fun. ■ Snowman Summit – The winter wind will ﬂow through guests’ hair as this ride spins them around and around. ■ Jingle Junction – Hidden in the beautiful Holiday Hills, guests can climb aboard one of Busch Gardens’ three steam-powered locomotives at Jingle Junction. Bundle up with the family to enjoy a 20-minute trip through more than 200 acres of lush landscaping with stops in Scotland, New France and Holiday Hills.

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Mary Poppins at Chrysler Hall ■ When: Nov. 27 through Dec. 2 ■ Where: Chrysler Hall, Norfolk ■ For more information, visit: www.MaryPoppins.com

Norfolk’s most eagerly awaited stage production, “Mary Poppins,” will begin performances at Chrysler Hall on Nov. 27 for a limited engagement of one week. Jam Theatricals and producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh have worked diligently to bring the classic tale to life on-stage. With four productions currently running on three continents, Mary Poppins is one of the biggest stage musical successes to emerge from London or New York in recent years. Worldwide to date, the show has grossed more than $644 million and welcomed an amazing 9.3 million guests. The musical is the winner of 44 major theatre awards around the globe. In Norfolk, Mary Poppins will play Tuesday through Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m., and twice Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m. Ticket prices start as low as $35 and are available at the Scope Arena Box Ofﬁce, all Ticketmaster Outlets and online at ticketmaster.com. To charge tickets, call (800) 7453000. Orders for groups of 15 or more may be placed by calling 664-6957.

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The worlds of movie magic and travel are set to come together in Virginia with the launch of The Lincoln Movie Trail. “Lincoln,” directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Daniel Day-Lewis, is currently in theaters nationwide. The movie was filmed 100 percent in Virginia at sites in Richmond and Petersburg. The state tourism office has created a self-guided trail and interactive website to help movie and history buffs visit actual film locations that are open for visitors, as well as restaurants, bars and shops that were favorites of the stars. The trail experience includes special Lincoln tours by Segway and guided walking tours. Notable film locations that are open for visitors include the Virginia State Capitol, historic Downtown Petersburg and the Empire Theater. Each participating trail site is marked with an iconic “Lincoln was Here” graphic, with more information online about each site’s connection to the movie. An interactive trail map as well as Lincoln travel packages, special offers and unique guided tours are on www. Virginia.org/Lincoln. “The anticipation for ‘Lincoln’ has been building for years,” said Rita McClenny, president and CEO of the Virginia Tourism Corporation. “We’re excited it’s finally here as Virginia has a starring role in the film. The trail launch is timed with the movie’s release so fans can come walk in the footsteps of Spielberg’s Lincoln in Virginia and see where they made the movie and enjoy the same restaurants and businesses that were favorites of the stars.” The Lincoln Movie Trail is self-guided. Visitors can go to www.Virginia.org/ Lincoln and use an interactive map to plan a visit to film sites which are open for visitors and include the Virginia State Capitol, Maymont, the Virginia Executive Mansion, historic Downtown Petersburg, the Empire Theater and other sites in Richmond and Petersburg. The cast and crew spent months filming Lincoln in Virginia and reportedly had several restaurants and shops that were favorites which are now part of the trail, including Arcadia, Brickhouse Run and Bistro Bobette. Each business included on the trail completed an online application form and stated which stars visited. “Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln affords us tremendous opportunities to showcase the Richmond region in a unique way,” said Jack Berry, President and CEO of the Richmond Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau. “Tours being offered by our partners will allow visitors to follow in the footsteps of Lincoln

Courtesy photo Daniel Day-Lewis stars as the nation’s 16th president in “Lincoln,” currently in theaters.

■ follow the trail The Lincoln Movie Trail features a self-guided trail and interactive website to help movie and history buffs visit actual film locations that are open for visitors, as well as restaurants, bars and shops that were favorites of the stars. The trail experience includes special Lincoln tours by Segway and guided walking tours.

and Spielberg via Segway, trolley, or on foot. Restaurants, hotels and businesses are offering Lincoln-themed packages, special deals, and even special menu items. We invite visitors to come explore the Richmond region’s rich history and modern-day cosmopolitan energy that made it Spielberg’s destination of choice for the filming of Lincoln.” “The filming in Petersburg of Spielberg’s Lincoln provided an economic boost and excitement for our city,” said Brian Moore, Mayor of the City of Petersburg. “Petersburg is ready for the many visitors who will want to see the historic locations that Spielberg chose for his film, while also shopping and dining in the same places as did Spielberg, the actors and his crew. Visitors will also have the opportunity to ‘Walk

In Lincoln’s Final Footsteps’ throughout the Petersburg region, and learn why Lincoln was here for the last two of the three weeks of his life. Petersburg now has a great blend of history and Hollywood.” Online visitors can also learn about historic sites in Virginia where President Lincoln himself visited during the Civil War. The online trip planner will help build a personalized itinerary complete with museums, restaurants and lodging options. Visit www.Virginia.org/Lincoln to learn more about The Lincoln Movie Trail and enter to win a four-day, threenight vacation sweepstakes to Virginia to tour the sites, stay at The Jefferson Hotel and dine at the same restaurants as the Lincoln stars.

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Nov. 28, 6 to 8 p.m. Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Dr., Hampton ■ For more information, call: 315-1610, or email info@thehrcc.com ■ Where:

Hampton Roads Convention Center will host an opening reception for Halls of Art X, a gallery comprised 46 artists and 63 pieces of art. The event will celebrate those who were chosen to display their work at the facility. The artists presented at the event were all chosen by members of the Public Arts Steering Committee, a group of Hampton citizens from various professional backgrounds, including business people, Hampton Arts Commission board members, residents, and more. Art featured at the Hampton Roads Convention Center will be available for purchase. The center is currently requesting that any art purchased be allowed to remain in the building for six months, however special exceptions will be made. Interested parties are encouraged to contact the artists directly for further information about their art.

USO Holiday Party ■ When: Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ■ Where: Rockwell Hall Gym, Building

3147, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story ■ For more information, visit: http://usohrcv.com/ events/holiday-party. The United Service Organization of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia’s annual Holiday Party is a funfilled, family-oriented event that is free to all U.S. Armed Forces personnel and their families. The USOHRCV will provide a first-class holiday party that will feature Santa’s Village, clowns, inflatable rides and face painting. There will be free food and giveaway items provided by local sponsors. The real star of the show will be Santa Claus who will make an appearance to collect Christmas wishes from the children in attendance.

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Continued from C1 ■ Peppermint Twist – No trip to Holiday Hills is complete without a ride on Peppermint Twist. These antique teacups are perfect for the entire family as guests control the whirling, twirling pace around candy canes at Busch Gardens’ special version of this classic ride. ■ Frosty Friends Photos – Storefront windows glisten during the holidays, decked out and ready for a photo, step inside our own retro version with the Frostiest of Friends. ■ The Stocking Stop – Take home a holiday gift, ornament for the Christmas tree or a souvenir to make this a Christmas Town experience never to be forgotten. ■ Dasher’s Diner – Christmas is a wonderful time for tasty holiday treats and a family feast. Dasher’s Diner will feature many Christmas goodies including an old-fashioned, home cooking inspired buffet and other holiday treats. This warm and welcoming environment will bring guests back to a simpler time.

■ Christmas Town fun facts • Six million Christmas lights adorn the 100-acre park. • 85 percent of the lights used at Busch Gardens Christmas Town are energy saving LED lights. • More than 1,500 fresh-cut Christmas trees are placed throughout the park’s pathways and hills. • The fresh-cut Christmas trees are turned into mulch at the end of the season and used in the park’s planters and flower beds. • 25 miles of cables provide power. • The park is wrapped in more than three miles of garland. • More than 700 wreathes and artificial trees decorated inside areas, doors and windows. • 800 lit snowflakes and stars twinkle. • 20,000 Christmas ornaments are carefully placed on the trees. • 900 window candles and luminaries light the night sky. • Thousands of hours of installation completed by a 70-person team.

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Tidewater Community College (TCC) opened a new Center for Military and Veterans Education (CMVE) with a special ceremony and Veteran’s Day observance, Nov. 12. The center is located on the Virginia Beach Campus of TCC, 1700 College Cres. in the Kempsville Building. The Center will provide a centralized and comprehensive clearinghouse for academic and student support services for the 14,000-plus military-related students at TCC, which accounts for more than 30 percent of the student body. The grand opening included remarks and a formal opening of the facility, along with a special flag-folding ceremony to recognize the significance of the day for veterans. “We are proud to observe Veteran’s Day and honor our military and their families,” said TCC President Edna Baehre-Kolovani. “And we are pleased to provide active duty military service members, veterans and their families a dedicated resource to serve all of their education needs.” The CMVE will include expanded, dedicated staff and advisors specializing in the unique needs of military-related students on TCC’s campuses and around the globe. Staff members are trained to help students with admissions needs and financial concerns, and develop a roadmap for academic success and workforce development. The Center also provides counselors skilled in non-academic issues of concern to veterans and even a special lounge for military-related students. “Using research into what works in a college environment, TCC has made a significant investment into the success of military-related students,” said Bruce Brunson, executive director of CMVE. “Our goals are to significantly increase student retention, success, employability and future economic security for service members, including active duty, reserve and National Guard members, as well as veterans and their families. The CMVE will be an outstanding model for student success among colleges and universities across the nation.” Coordinated through the new center and located on all four campuses are Veterans Administration services and VetSuccess programs. Additional Center offerings include: continuing education programs, military and government contract training, Navy College Program Distance Learning Partnership and the Service members Opportunity Colleges (SOC) program, which helps transferring students coordinate continuation of studies with schools around the country. The CMVE will also provide special faculty and staff training to help all departments better serve TCC’s military-related students.

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Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) is teaming up with Hallmark Channel to present the live debut of the band’s multiplatinum rock opera, “The Lost Christmas Eve” for more than 100 shows in 65 cities across North America this holiday season. A modern classic that can stand side by side with a Charles Dickens tale, “The Lost Christmas Eve” is the newest chapter in the TSO holiday tradition. TSO is scheduled to return to Richmond for two spectacular shows at Richmond Coliseum on Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale, with a portion of the proceeds from every ticket beneﬁtting the Central Virginia Foodbank. As a special offer, Ticketmaster will be offering a download of TSO’s newest release “Dreams of Fireﬂies (On a Christmas Night)” with every ticket sold online. “The Lost Christmas Eve” has been called “a story of loss and redemption” and features a diverse soundtrack fusing elements of rock, classical, folk, Broadway,

and R&B, which takes you on a journey into the “Capra-esque” world of TSO creator/producer, Paul O’Neill. Encompassing a rundown hotel, an old toy store, a blues bar, a Gothic cathedral,and their respective inhabitants all intertwined during a single enchanted Christmas Eve in New York City, this year’s show is sure to start any TSO fan’s holiday season off right. “The Lost Christmas Eve” will be performed in its entirety and will feature the hit single “Wizards in Winter” as well as longtime crowd favorites “Christmas Nights in Blue” and “Siberian Sleigh Ride.” It will be followed by brand new songs from TSO’s Fall EP release from Lava/Republic, “Dreams of Fireﬂies (On a Christmas Night),” classics from TSO’s debut album “Christmas Eve and Other Stories” and the rest of the heralded catalogue of rock operas. “This is an exciting year for the band and something we’ve been planning for years,” said O’Neill. “The Lost Christmas Eve has always been a personal favorite of

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MCS2 Nardel Gervacio Sailors conduct a group warm-up exercise during the Command Fitness Leader (CFL) course at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. The ďŹ ve-day CFL certiďŹ cation course consists of training on conducting the Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) test, injury preventions, safety and emergency response, nutrition education and physical readiness information management systems (PRIMS).

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Younger drivers are more likely to drive while drowsy, according to new data presented by AAA. Based on a recent survey conducted by the AAA Foundation for TrafďŹ c Safety, one in seven licensed drivers ages 16 to 24 admitted to nodding off at least once while driving in the past year, compared to one in 10 of all licensed drivers who confessed to falling asleep during the same period. These new ďŹ ndings echo data from a 2010 AAA Foundation study of National Highway TrafďŹ c Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash data that estimates that young drivers ages 16 to 24 were more likely to be drowsy at the time of the crash than drivers ages 40 to 59. This earlier analysis also revealed that one in six deadly crashes involve a drowsy driver, making it one of the leading contributors to trafďŹ c crashes. â€œResearch shows that fatigue impairs safe driving, with many symptoms causing drivers to behave in ways similar to those who are intoxicated,â€? said Georjeane Blumling, spokesperson for

AAA Tidewater Virginia. â€œIn preparation for the holiday driving season and with many young drivers heading home for Thanksgiving break, AAA is drawing attention to this often overlooked crash risk that is a serious threat to everyoneâ€™s safety on the road.â€? The recent analysis also found that while eight out of 10 people view drowsy drivers as a serious threat to their own safety, many drivers admit to driving while extremely drowsy themselves. In fact, 30 percent of licensed drivers reported having driven in the past 30 days when they were so tired that they struggled to keep their eyes open. â€œUnfortunately, most drivers underestimate the risks associated with drowsy driving and overestimate their ability to deal with it â€“ thatâ€™s a dangerous combination,â€? said Peter Kissinger, AAA Foundation President and CEO. Driving while sleepy or fatigued can signiďŹ cantly impact driving ability. It can cause slower reaction time, vision impairment and lapses in judgment. While there is no guarantee that drivers will recognize when they are becoming

tired behind the wheel, signs of drowsy driving can include: â– Trouble remembering the last miles driven, or missing exits and trafďŹ c signs. â– DifďŹ culty keeping your eyes open and focused. â– Yawning frequently or rubbing your eyes repeatedly. â– Drifting from your lane or off the road. â– Daydreaming or having wandering, disconnected thoughts. AAA urges all motorists to stop driving and ďŹ nd a safe place to pull over if experiencing any of the drowsy driving symptoms. To remain alert and be safer behind the wheel, AAA suggests: â– Get plenty of sleep (at least seven hours) the night before a long trip. â– Avoid travelling at times you would normally be sleeping. â– Schedule a break every two hours, or every 100 miles. â– Avoid heavy foods. â– Travel with a companion and take turns driving. â– Avoid medications that cause drowsiness or other impairment.

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Laura Bell Bundy performs for USS Eisenhower Sailors By MCSN (SW) Luis Fiallos USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Public Affairs

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Actress and country singer Laura Bell Bundy performed aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike), Nov. 12. During her visit, Bundy took time to tour the ship, sign autographs and meet the Sailors of Ike and Carrier Air Wing 7. The concert held in the ship’s hangar bay featured a number of Bundy’s hit songs, such as “Giddy On Up” and “Drop On By.” Many Sailors attended the performance, creating an excited and electriﬁed crowd throughout Bundy’s performance. “The concert was a good way for the crew to relax, have some fun and release some stress,” said Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Sherry Crain from S-8 division of supply department. “It’s very nice for all the Sailors to have someone come and show their appreciation to us for being out here.”

Sailors also had the opportunity to meet Bundy one-on-one during two autograph signings held in the hangar bay and mess decks. “I’m pretty excited that she’s here and that she signed an autograph,” said Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Andrew Harper from IM-4 division of aircraft intermediate maintenance department. “I love country music.” Bundy toured various workspaces on the ship to thank Sailors for their service. Bundy said she does not take for granted the freedoms that she enjoys and recognizes that it is military service members who make that freedom possible. Such an outlook is why she wanted to come to Ike to say thank you in person and to give back to those who serve by providing entertainment. “We have the freedom to have a dream and freedom to say what we want, and there are places where you can’t do that,” said Bundy. “I’ve wanted to give back in some kind of way. We have men and women who are out there protecting [America] and making a huge sacriﬁce. The least I can do is entertain.”

MC3 Ryan D. McLearnon Country music singer Laura Bell Bundy (right) poses with Lt. Gary Spier during a visit to the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) as part of an MWR and Navy Entertainment event. Dwight D. Eisenhower is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Bundy began as an actress in the OffBroadway musical “Ruthless! The Musical,” which earned her a nomination for the Drama Desk Award. She acted in a number of venues throughout her career, playing roles in the movie “Jumanji,” the Broadway musical “Legally Blonde,” where she earned a Tony Award nomination, and in Country Music Television’s

“To The Mat” and “How I Met Your Mother.” Bundy’s debut album “Achin’ and Shakin’” was released on April 13, 2010 and has sold more than 70,000 copies in the United States. Her ﬁrst single, “Giddy On Up,” has received four million streams from multiple music download sites nationwide, nominating Bundy for two Country Music Awards.

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Staff Sgt. Nicolas Morales Hillary Lindsey (left) introduces Billy Montana to the troops after her set of two songs during a performance on Forward Operating Base Sharana, Afghanistan, Nov. 14.

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missions related to Benedict Arnold. Initially launched in 2007, the “Assassin’s Creed” franchise is now established as one of the best-selling series ever. Recognized for having some of the richest, most engrossing storytelling in the industry, Assassin’s Creed transcends video games, branching out into other entertainment experiences, including comic books, Facebook games, novels, short ﬁlms and more. For more information on Assassin’s Creed III, visit www.assassinscreed.com.

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I feel our play is the perfect introduction to the classic American musical format with all the singing, dancing and telling that human story.”

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Broadway in Norfolk: Mary Poppins opens Nov. 27 By Yiorgo

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Disney’s Mary Poppins hit Broadway musical is coming to the Chrysler Hall in Norfolk, Nov. 27 - Dec. 2, thanks to Seven Venues Broadway in Norfolk. I had the opportunity to interview Michael Dean Morgan, who will be portraying George Banks, the father, in the upcoming musical. As a character, Banks is a sensible man with a sound mind and he has a clear idea of what a nanny should be like, so of course, the arrival of Mary Poppins throws a wrench in the works. Yiorgo: You are a father yourself … has playing George influenced your parenting skills in any way? Michael Dean Morgan: Well I have a great anecdote. I was in rehearsal, with the song “Let’s Go Fly a Kite,” and I say to Michael, my son in the play, “Look, you always wanted to fly a kite,” and Michael says, “Yes, but I wanted to fly one with daddy!” It was a revelation for me because I realized that I had never flown a kite with my boy. So, the next time I saw my son, I made sure we flew a kite together. I love the show because it’s such a great journey for Mr. Banks. In his role he goes

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from being this Edwardian stuffed shirt who can’t even see that his family exists – because of his work. And with Mary Poppins’ prodding, he begins to hug his children. I think everybody tries to be “Mr. Banks” by the end. Y: We have many aspiring actors that will be reading this article. You have been in several Disney productions, from “Finding Nemo” and “Lion King” as a puppeteer, to now Mary Poppins. Can you expand on what it takes to

audition for any of these Disney productions? MDM: Well for Mary Poppins, I did a scene and a song from the show, and then hoped for best. The real trick when you audition for any of these Disney shows is not to recreate a scene, but bring a human side to it. You need to capture the essence of what is on stage. What is it that you love about it? You need to keep it very personal. I did not use a puppet when I auditioned for Nemo. They needed someone who could sing, dance, be human and who could act. It’s the human element that’s portrayed in these stories. These stories are not about animals. From Finding Nemo to Lion King, it’s a story about a father and a son. It’s really about the men underneath the masks. That’s why in Finding Nemo we did a scene where we put the puppets down and it was just a moment between a boy and his dad. There is nothing that hits

me harder than that relationship between a parent and their child, or children. It’s at its most primal. Y: What do you feel are your responsibilities as an actor, especially in the touring production of Mary Poppins? MDM: For so many people, whether they are adults or kids, this will be their first introduction to what live theater can be. I feel our play is the perfect introduction to the classic American musical format with all the singing, dancing and telling that human story. Our musical not only captures the essence of the film, but gives you so much more. It takes you on a journey you don’t expect. As Mr. Banks, I speak to all the dads out there who can see what a good dad should be …. like so many of our military dads that are gone for so long. It’s the same relationship here. That’s what this play is all about. It’s about an absent father who learns to see his family for the very first time. And that is as Mary says, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! Tickets are available at the Scope Box Office and all Ticketmaster outlets. For ticket prices and more information about the show, visit www.marypoppins.com/ticket/norfolk-va, or call (800) 745-3000. For groups of 20 or more, call (757) 664-6957.

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GSP returns to top form in win By Thomas Gerbasi UFC.com

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As Carlos Condit entered the Octagon at the Bell Centre on Nov. 17 for the biggest fight of his career, he was accompanied by Rage Against The Machine’s version of “The Ghost of Tom Joad.” Unfortunately for the interim welterweight champion, he wasn’t facing the ghost of Georges St-Pierre in the UFC 154 main event. Instead, he was facing the same dominant champion that last appeared in April of 2011, one who got punched, kicked, knocked down, bloodied and bruised, but who also came through with flying colors in his first fight since an injury to his right ACL that kept him out for nearly 19 months. “People talk about ring rust and I definitely know what it is now,” said St-Pierre, who won the unanimous decision by scores of 50-45 twice and 49-46. “Carlos gave me my toughest fight.” “I’m so disappointed,” said Condit. “His top game was very good and he was able to hold me down very, very well. Maybe I’ll get him next time.” Entering the Octagon with a sprint and two cartwheels as if to show the world that his knee was fine, St-Pierre was greeted with cheers that nearly drowned out announcer Bruce Buffer’s introductions, not surprising considering the long-awaited return of Montreal’s favorite son. And at the bell, it was St-Pierre out to the middle of the Octagon first as he aggressively went after his opponent. Condit calmly lay in wait, just missing with an overhand right as St-Pierre moved in. The bout progressed this way until 3:18 remained in the opening round and GSP got his first takedown. Condit tried to stay active from the bottom, but St-Pierre was landing with solid strikes from the top as he attempted to improve his position. And while he wasn’t able to transition into the mount or side control, his busy attack piled up the points, leaving Condit with a nasty cut above his right eyebrow as the round ended. Condit tried to stick and move as the second round began, but his timing was way off as StPierre either blocked or got out of the way of the punches and kicks. With 2:52 left, St-Pierre landed his best strike of the fight, a hard right that Condit took well. But just when Condit looked like he was comfortably starting to get his rhythm, St-Pierre took him to the mat with two minutes remaining, again unleashing a torrent of blows. Condit never stopped moving, using elbows and punches to stay in the fight while his legs would shoot up periodically in the hopes of catching a submission. With seconds remaining in the round, Condit rose to his feet and tried to trade with the Montrealer, and as the bell sounded, he raised his hands to the crowd as if to ask if they were entertained. They were, but not in the way they expected or wanted to be in the opening minute of the third round, as Condit dropped St-Pierre with a

Courtesy of UFC UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson.

mmaschedule BELLATOR 82 Nov. 30, 8 p.m., MTV2 Featured bouts: Lyman Good vs. Andrey Koreshkov Jason Fischer vs. David Rickels Courtesy of UFC Despite having not fought in almost 19 months following an ACL, UFC welterweight champion Georges StPierre barely missed a beat in a unanimous decision victory over Carlos Condit at UFC 154, Nov. 17.

left kick to the head and put him in trouble for the first time in the fight. A barrage of ground strikes followed, bloodying and bruising StPierre’s face, but the courageous champion gathered himself, made it to his feet, and after a flurry of punches was able to score the takedown. Proceeding to push Condit to the fence, St-Pierre regained control of the action, even as Condit rose with 90 seconds remaining, only to be sent back down moments later. By round four, takedowns – expected to be Condit’s Achilles heel heading into the bout – were St-Pierre’s most dominant weapon, and he quickly used his strikes to put “The Natural Born Killer” on his back early in the round. Yet what was most impressive was St-Pierre’s busy attack, as he put himself in harm’s way to land thudding strikes and try to improve his position. With 1:15 left, Condit was briefly able to get the top spot on GSP, but within seconds, the Canadian had his opponent pinned once again, locking up another round on the scorecards. Looking winded for the first time in the fight, St-Pierre kept taking the lead as the final round began, and for the first time Condit emerged from a takedown attempt unscathed. And the Albuquerque native didn’t let this moment pass without him opening up his striking in order to turn the fight around. Yet it was St-Pierre whose punches made Condit stumble briefly, giving him the opportunity to get the takedown midway through the round. And though St-Pierre could have sat on the lead, he didn’t, trying to take Condit’s back and then pounding away with strikes as the crowd stood, roared and celebrated their hero’s return. As for the talk of a potential Superfight with Octagonside guest and middleweight champion Anderson Silva, the 31-year-old St-Pierre said, “I was focused on Carlos Condit 100 percent. I need to take a vacation and think about it.” He earned it. With the win, St-Pierre improves to 23-2 and ties UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes for most successful welterweight title defenses with seven. The 28-year-old Condit falls to 28-6.

Hendricks drops hammer He knocked out Jon Fitch in 12 seconds, did the same thing to Amir Sadollah in 29 ticks of the clock, and Saturday night at the Bell Centre, Johny Hendricks made his case for a shot at the welterweight title in similarly devastating fashion, as he knocked out Martin Kampmann in just 46 seconds in the UFC 154 co-main event. “Martin Kampmann is a tough dude,” said Hendricks, now 14-1. “I knew I had to go out there and prove that I was the No. 1 contender. Please, give me a shot at that title.” There’s really no one else in line for the next shot at the 170-pound crown after that performance. Coming out fast, Hendricks started his offense with three left hooks as he chased after Kampmann, but none hit home. That changed seconds later, as he threw a right hand that set the Denmark native up for a left that put him ﬂat on his back. A follow-up shot was just window dressing, as referee Dan Miragliotta stopped the ﬁght at the 46 second mark.

BELLATOR 83 Dec. 7, 8 p.m., MTV2 Featured bouts: Rad Martinez vs. S. vs. Shamhalaev Jessica Eye vs. Zoila Gurgel UFC on Fox 5 Dec. 8, 5 p.m., Fuel TV; 8 p.m. Fox Featured bouts: Benson Henderson vs. Nate Diaz Alexander Gustafsson vs. Mauricio Rua Rory MacDonald vs. BJ Penn Matt Brown vs. Mike Swick BELLATOR 84 Dec. 14, 8 p.m., MTV2 Featured bouts: Christian M’Pumbu vs. Attila Vegh Richard Hale vs. Alexander Volkov Marcin Held vs. Dave Jansen Michelle Gutierrez vs. Felice Herrig UFC ON FX 6 Dec. 14, FX and Fuel TV Featured bouts: Ross Pearson vs. George Sotiropoulos Hector Lombard vs. Rousimar Palhares TUF: Australia vs. UK ﬁnals UFC TUF 16 FINALE Dec. 15, FX and Fuel TV Featured bouts: Roy Nelson vs. Matt Mitrione Pat Barry vs. Shane Del Rosario Melvin Guillard vs. Jamie Varner

Courtesy of UFC Johny Hendricks might have moved himself to the front of the line of the UFC’s welterweight title contenders with his impressive 46-second knockout victory over Martin Kampmann at UFC 154.

UFC 155 Dec. 29, PPV and FX Featured bouts: Junior dos Santos vs. Cain Velasquez Phil Davis vs. Forrest Grifﬁn Tim Boetsch vs. Chris Weidman Joe Lauzon vs. Jim Miller Alan Belcher vs. Yushin Okami ■ All cards subject to change.

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Ring of Honor brings its ‘Final Battle 2012’ to NYC By UltimateWrestling Charmer Contributing Writer

Ring of Honor (ROH) will have its last IPPV for the year, “Final Battle 2012,” in New York City, Dec. 16, with a triple main event. ROH World Heavyweight Champ Kevin Steen will put his belt on the line in a ladder match against his old nemesis, El Generico. In a special challenge match, Matt Hardy is challenging ROH World TV Champion Adam Cole for his belt. And in a 3-Way ROH World Tag-Team Championship match, Jay and Mark Briscoe, Caprice Coleman and Cedric Alexander, and S.C.U.M. (Jimmy Jacobs and Steve Corino) will all battle at the same time. Recently, Corino sat down for a heart felt interview about his career and winning ROH’s Tag-Team belts with Jacobs. UltimateWrestling Charmer: Why did you become a pro wrestler? Steve Corino: I discovered my love for pro-wrestling when I was 8 years old. My parents had just got cable TV and I clicked on Superstation 17 (now TBS), and there was Tommy “Wildﬁre” Rich ... I was hooked. UWC: Who were some of your favorite wrestlers growing up? SC: There was Tommy Rich, Eddie Gilbert, Barry Windham, Dusty Rhodes, Ric Flair, The Midnight Express, The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express, Jumbo Tsuruta, Riki Chôshû, to name a few. As you can see, it’s a whole array of styles that I tried to incorporate into my style. UWC: How would you describe indie wrestling?

Courtesy of Jonathan McLarty Steve Corino stands inside the VCW ring.

SC: The indies are the life blood of pro wrestling … imagine minor league baseball.You are going to see the stars of tomorrow, the stars of yesterday and a high percentage of wrestlers that will never make it. But it’s entertainment at its best! Every night, each wrestler goes out with the thought in their mind to steal the show. UWC: What did you enjoy the most about Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW)? SC: Well, once King Kaluha and former NWA World Champion Dory Funk, Jr. trained me in 1994, I worked hard to get established. ECW was a great learning place. I was around so many veterans and I literally would sit in the corner and soak up the knowledge. Fans and wrestlers always wondered how I could

go from a mouth piece for Rhino and Tajiri, to World Heavyweight Champion in a year. It was picking my spot. UWC: How did the “Extreme Horsemen” come into existence? Do you see them being resurrected? SC: Most wrestling fans will tell you that the Extreme Horsemen formed in 2002 in Major League Wrestling, but that was just on camera. The relationship of Simon Diamond, CW Anderson and I goes back to 1995. We were always close and always looked for that opportunity to be together. A few years ago, Vanguard Championship Wrestling (VCW) Commissioner George Pantas tried to drive a wedge between CW Anderson (VCW Champion at the time) and myself, but you can’t. Our bond goes further then any wrestling company. When Pantas called me to “teach CW a lesson,” he let evil into VCW. They have tried to keep me out, but you can only keep out the truth for so long. UWC: Now, not only are you in ROH, but also one half of the ROH Tag-Team Champs with Jimmy Jacobs. Tell us about that? SC: ROH is the 2012 version of ECW. Not the same style, but it is an alternative for the wrestling fans that only know the WWE and/or TNA. At almost 40 years old, I am the veteran, and a guy that knows he has to go out there and show the fans and wrestlers that not only do I deserve to be there, but I deserve to be half of the ROH World Tag-Team Champions. UWC: Talk about your ﬁrst ROH title win with Jacobs and going to NYC to defend it. SC: It took 10 years, but it felt good. A reward for doing the things I needed to do to

continue to be a part of ROH. You see, ROH is a young mans game, but I wasn’t going to go out so quietly. I worked hard over the last year to get into good shape physically, and most importantly, mentally. It is a great feeling knowing that 12 years ago I walked into New York City as the ECW World Heavyweight Champion and now I am walking back into the Hammerstein Ballroom as the ROH World Tag-Team Champion. UWC: How would you describe the relationship you have with current ROH Heavyweight Champ Kevin Steen? SC: Steen is a disciple of evil. It’s in his heart. People think that evil is bad, but it is not, evil is truth. What we say on ROH television is the truth and we are described as evil, or “SCUM,” but fans know that we are the real deal in a fake world. Evil is good. I am proud of all of Kevin Steen’s accomplishments. One year ago, Jim Cornette tried to keep him out of ROH and today he is the most dominant World Champion since the days of Samoa Joe. On Dec. 16, Steen, Jacobs and I will unleash evil, and the truth is that we will all leave as ROH Champs once again. Until next time fans, see you at the matches! Relive some of your favorite wrestling memories and stories of the past and present by contacting ultimatewrestlingcharmer@yahoo. com, or on Facebook at UltimateWrestling Charmer. Tune in to the VCW Hype Machine every Friday for all the up-to-date information, www.youtube.com/user/jstep009. To learn more about ROH’s “Final Battle 2012,” visit www.rohwrestling.com/live/events/ 2012/dec/16/ﬁnal-battle-2012-nyc.

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Stay safe while you’re out in the woods this hunting season StatePoint

Hunting season is underway, and both beginners and old pros are gearing up for adventure. But even the most seasoned hunters don’t know everything about their sport. Hunting can be dangerous and experts warn that there is such a thing as getting too comfortable with ﬁrearms. “Everyone needs instruction,” said David E. Petzal, co-host of the Outdoor Channel show “The Gun Nuts” and coauthor of the new Field & Stream book, The Total Gun Manual: 335 Essential Shooting Skills. “Admitting what you don’t know is actually one of the most crucial steps toward becoming an expert shooter and a safer hunter.” With that in mind, Petzal and coauthor Phil Bourjaily are providing crucial safety tips to anyone planning to go hunting this season: ■ Every time you see a gun, pick one up or point it, assume that it’s loaded and treat it accordingly. ■ Make sure your safety is always on and that the barrel is pointing down when you are walking or

transporting your gun. When hunting with dogs, be sure the muzzle is level with the ground at the very least and preferably angled up in the air. ■ Never shoot at a sound or movement. Be absolutely sure that you’re shooting at an animal and that no people are anywhere near your target. ■ Wear at least the required amount of orange so you don’t become another hunter’s target. ■ Make sure all animals are dead before strapping them onto your vehicle. ■ Wait until your kids are old enough to understand and follow rules before bringing them hunting. ■ Never climb a tree or over a fence with a loaded gun. ■ Keep your ﬁnger off the trigger until you’re ready to shoot. ■ Save those beers until the end of the day, it’s just plain common sense. ■ Look well beyond your target before you shoot. High-powered ammunition can travel up to three miles and still be deadly. ■ Hunt with a trusted buddy. If you’re alone, make sure that some-

one knows where you will be and when to expect you back. If you’re hunting with an unsafe shooter, you don’t need an excuse to leave. ■ If using a tree stand to hunt, don’t forget to wear a safety belt. ■ Be sure all your equipment is working properly and you know how to operate it before hunting. ■ Store and transport ammunition separately from guns. Keep everything under lock and key when it’s not in use. ■ It doesn’t take much effort to elevate your heart rate into the danger zone. Make sure you exercise regularly for better ﬁtness on your hunt. ■ Before heading out for your next big hunt, lock and load for your adventure by reviewing life-saving safety rules. Thorough safety tips, buying guides and practical gun handling advice can be found in “The Total Gun Manual: 335 Essential Shooting Skills” by Phil Bourjaily and David Petzal. For more information, visit Bourjaily and Petzal’s blog, www.ﬁeldandstream. com/blogs/gun-nut.

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If your children are like most kids, they are spending more time indoors than ever before. A 2010 Kaiser Family Foundation study found that children ages eight to 18 engage in more than seven hours of electronic media each day. Some experts warn that all that time indoors can take a heavy toll on children’s health, contributing to attention difficulties, hyperactivity, obesity, a diminished use of senses and even a disconnect from the real-world. “American children are losing a vital aspect of healthy development as they spend less time riding bikes, climbing trees or doing much of anything outdoors,” said Kathy McGlauflin, Director of Project Learning Tree (PLT), a nonprofit organization that trains teachers to incorporate environmental education into school curricula. “Today, children spend most of their time indoors – largely because that’s where all the electrical sockets are.” According to McGlauflin, teaching children to understand and value nature is vital to raising the next generation of environmental stewards and even to improve children’s performance at school. Here are some fun ways to cure nature deficit disorder: ■ Brainstorm with your children’s teachers and principal about ways the school can incorporate learning in the outdoors and provide a healthier environment for students and staff that promotes ecological sustainability, reduces waste and teaches students to be environmental stewards. For ideas, visit www. greenschools.org. ■ Have your child help sort the recycling at home. Visit the recycling center to see how it all works. ■ Talk to your child’s teacher about applying for a Project Learning Tree GreenWorks! grant to help them get started on building a school or community garden, starting a recycling program at school, or restoring a nearby stream. Since 1992, PLT has distributed nearly $1 million to fund 1,000 environmental service-learning projects in communities across the country. Grants are offered annually. Visit www.plt.org/ApplyForaGrant to find out how

American children are losing a vital aspect of healthy development as they spend less time riding bikes, climbing trees or doing much of anything outdoors. Today, children spend most of their time indoors.” - Kathy McGlauﬂin, Director of Project Learning Tree

your school can participate. ■ Encourage your child to adopt a local tree and get familiar with it. Revisit this tree on a regular basis throughout the seasons, recording observations in a journal. ■ Take a walk through a local wooded area, park or even your own backyard. Observe wildlife and plant life, paying special attention to fallen logs to learn how decomposition works and get a better understanding of microhabitats. Look for signs of animals including insects and plants in, on or around the log. ■ Go for a bike ride around your neighborhood for exercise, quality time and some fresh air. ■ Plant a garden together to improve your family’s nutrition and create something meaningful. You’ll diversify your meals with fresh local produce and teach your child about the life cycle of plants. Choose ﬂowers that will attract an array of hummingbirds and butterﬂies to admire. More tips can be found at www.plt.org. Getting children outside is an important aspect of child development and can contribute to student achievement and a healthy lifestyle. This school year, be sure your child takes some time off from television, video games and the Internet to explore the great outdoors.

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When big kids play, little kids win. Join us at the 45th Annual Toyota Charity Bowl on Friday, November 30th at 7:30 pm. All proceeds go toward purchasing holiday gifts for underprivileged children in Hampton Roads. It’s the nation’s longest running annual community charity football game, so join in on the fun and add joy to a child’s life.

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■ green tip – reusing and recycling Along with buying greener products, you can make a big impact by using the products you buy in ways that respect the environment by: using fewer products and following instructions for product use; conserving energy, water and materials; recycling items made of materials, such as glass, metal, plastic, or paper or disposing of products properly.

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Holiday season means that it’s cookie season The holiday cookie season – and baking season – has arrived, and home bakers are in a ﬂurry ﬁnding favorite recipes, purchasing necessary ingredients and planning for the big baking day. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, everyone can achieve baking bliss with a little help from-the experts. Hershey’s Cookie Headquarters offers step-by-step recipes, professional tips and exclusive access to a team of experts ready to answer your toughest baking questions. Visit HersheysKitchens.com for more details. For a fool-proof holiday cookie, try this easy recipe for Hershey’s Peanut Butter Blossoms.

Peanut Butter Blossoms Ingredients: 48 Hershey’s Kisses Brand Milk Chocolates 1/2 cup shortening 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1 egg 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Granulated sugar Directions: Heat oven to 375 F. Remove wrappers from chocolates. Beat shortening and peanut butter in large bowl until well blended. Add 1/3 cup granulated sugar and brown sugar; beat until fluffy. Add egg, milk and vanilla; beat well. Stir together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into peanut butter mixture. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar; place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately press a chocolate into center of each cookie.The cookie will crack around edges. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.Yields 4 dozen cookies.

■ expert tips • To prevent cookies from becoming hard and tough, avoid adding more flour than necessary to the cookie dough or batter. Taking cookies out of the oven one to two minutes early may also help keep them soft after they cool.

• To avoid cookies that are too flat, try refrigerating the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before you scoop them on the tray. This will keep the dough from spreading too much when placed in a hot oven.

Eating healthy at the holidays By U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Teresa Aber 633rd Air Base Wing

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I felt anxious walking into the Health and Wellness Center as I prepared to taste what I expected to be some rather unappetizing food. As a child, I always associated “healthy” with “bland” and “boring.”When I grew up, I refused to buy anything that said “low fat” or “fat-free” on the label. Imagine my surprise as I walked into the Healthy Eating class attached to the kitchen and smelled the familiar tartness of cranberries. Tracy Conder, registered dietician and class instructor, welcomed me with a big smile. She had already started cooking and there were several people sitting, ﬂipping through hand-outs ﬁlled with holiday recipes and tips. “Americans gain on average between seven and 10 pounds during the holiday season,” said Conder. “I want to provide some strategies to avoid that – things like recipe substitutions to cut fat and calories, and tips to survive when eating at relatives’ and friends’ homes.” Conder began by making a cranberry-pear sauce. Instead of using the typical cranberry sauce that still bears the shape of the can it came from, she made the sauce from scratch. As she cut the pears and blended them with cherries and cranberries, she discussed a few healthy tips for visiting friends and family during the holidays. ■ Be realistic. Don’t try to lose weight during the holidays. Instead, try to maintain a healthy weight. ■ Plan time for exercise. People tend to travel more during the holidays, so there isn’t always time to keep a consistent workout plan. Every little bit counts. Make a few extra trips around the grocery store when shopping for gifts, and park a little further out in the parking lot. ■ If you know a host is going to have a lot of high-fat foods, don’t skip a meal. Eat a healthy snack before arriving at their home. You will be less tempted to over-indulge. ■ Bring your own healthy dish to a holiday gathering. It will allow you to eat healthier and encourage others to do the same.

Sweet potato consumption rose nearly 10 percent since the year 2000, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. And as more restaurants tout sweet potato options on their menus, at-home chefs are looking for ways to prepare the nutritious orange spud. Whether swapping standard white potatoes for sweet potatoes in a game day potato skins recipe, or mashing the sweet spuds as part of a reinvented

potato casserole, opportunities to incorporate sweet potatoes in home-cooked recipes are endless. Luckily, in today’s growing marketplace, consumers don’t have to slave away slicing and dicing. Frozen food companies offer a wide variety of premium sweet potato side dishes available at retailers nationwide. “More at-home cooks are choosing to serve sweet potatoes as part of their

Spicy Asian Dip – serve with sweet potato fries Ingredients: 2 cups mayonnaise 1/2 cup chili garlic sauce 1/2 cup Sriracha Directions: Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Set in refrigerator for 20 minutes to join all ﬂavors together. Serve chilled.

weeknight menus. They’re not just reserved for the holidays anymore,” said Mike Smith, vice president and general manager of Alexia Foods. “Plus, sweet potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin A, making them a snack or side dish consumers can feel good about.” To give classic sweet potato fries a kick, try serving them alongside a homemade dipping sauce like a Spicy Asian Dip featuring Sriracha hot sauce.

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

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

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

LATTER DAY SAINTS Worship: 11:30 a.m., Sun. (Chapel Annex Classroom 1) Meeting: 7 p.m., Wed. (Chapel Annex Classroom 4) * Nursery care is available Sundays, 10 a.m. - Noon

NWS YORKTOWN CHAPEL Nelson Chapel, 1868 Lafayette Rd., Newport News

ROMAN CATHOLIC Our Lady of Victory Chapel Mass schedule: 11:45 a.m., Wed. 10 a.m., Sun.. PROTESTANT David Adams Memorial Chapel Worship services: 10:30 a.m., Sun. Jewish SABBATH Commodore Levy Chapel (Second Floor Bldg. C7) Sabbath: 730 p.m., Fri. (Sabbath Fellowship Oneg Shabbot Follows) ISLAMIC WORSHIP Masjid al Da’wah 2nd Floor (Bldg. C-7) Services: 1:30 p.m., Fri. Chapels are open daily for prayer.

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ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass schedule: 11:30 a.m., ROMAN CATHOLIC Tues.-Fri. Mass schedule: 8:30 a.m., Sun. 9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m., Sun. PROTESTANT Worship service:10:30 a.m., Sun.

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

ROMAN CATHOLIC Confessions: 4:15 p.m. - Sat. Mass Schedule: 5 p.m. - Sat.

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