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NAVY TESTS NEW UNMANNED UNDERWATER VEHICLE MC3 Edward Guttierrez III

GhostSwimmer vehicle tested at JEBLCFS

By MC3 Edward Guttierrez III Navy Public Affairs Support Element East

VIRGINIA BEACH

The U.S. Navy completed tests on the GhostSwimmer vehicle, the latest in a series of science-fiction-turned-reality projects developed by the Chief of Naval Operations’ Rapid Innovation Cell

(CRIC) project Silent NEMO Dec. 11, at Joint Expeditionary Base Little CreekFort Story (JEBLCFS).

Silent NEMO is an experiment which explores the possible uses for biomimetic, unmanned underwater vehicles in the fleet. During the past several weeks, Boston Engineering’s tuna-sized device has been gathering data at JEBLCFS on tides, varied currents, wakes, and weather conditions for the development of future tasks.

“GhostSwimmer will allow the Navy to have success during more types of

■ the photo above The GhostSwimmer vehicle developed by the Chief of Naval Operations Rapid Innovation Cell project Silent NEMO undergoes testing during a demonstration at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek - Fort Story.

missions while keeping divers and Sailors safe,” said Michael Rufo, director of Boston Engineering’s Advanced Systems Group.

The GhostSwimmer was developed to resemble the shape and mimic the swimming style of a large fish. At a length of approximately five feet and a weight of nearly 100 pounds, the GhostSwimmer vehicle can operate in water depths ranging from 10 inches to 300 feet.

“It swims just like a fish does by oscillating its tail fin back and forth,” said Rufo. “The unit is a combination of unmanned systems engineering and unique propulsion and control capabilities.”

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By MC3 Corey Dill USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Public Affairs

VIRGINIA BEACH

MC1 Abraham Essenmacher Lighted candles are displayed by parents of their individual infants lost prematurely during a service held in the NMCP chapel, Dec. 5.

NMCP holds candle lighting service for grieving parents

By MC1 Abraham Essenmacher Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Public Affairs

PORTSMOUTH

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth held its fifth annual Candle Lighting Remembrance Service Dec. 5, providing parents who have experienced the loss of an infant an opportunity to come together and support

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each other during the holidays.

The service was held in the chapel and coordinated by the command’s bereavement team.

Nearly 40 people attended and a member of each family lit a candle for each child and spoke the name of their child.

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Forty Sailors assigned to aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike) and their families attended a celebratory dinner to honor this year’s Stennis Center awards winners at Steinhilber’s restaurant in Vir-

ginia Beach, Dec. 9.

Capt. Stephen T. Koehler, Ike’s commanding officer, and Rex Buffington, the executive director of the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service, presented the following awards: Lt. Cmdr.

Shaun A. Nidiffer, Ike’s assistant weapons officer, received the Five Star Leadership Award; Senior Chief Aviation Ordnance-

Navy delegation from Kuwait visits MARMC

By Chris Wyatt NSSA Public Affairs

NORFOLK

Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) welcomed the Kuwait Navy Delegation to Building CEP-200, Naval Station Norfolk, Dec. 11.

MILITARY, FAMILY MEMBERS HONORED AT SUFFOLK VETERANS CEMETERY Hundreds of volunteers, including active duty military across Hampton Roads, paid their respects to military veterans and their families during the “Wreaths Across America” tribute, Dec. 13, at the Albert G. Horton Jr. Veterans Cemetery.

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MARMC Production Manager Derrick Mitchell along with Diving Manager Troy Delgado and Leading Chief Petty Officer (LCPO) of the Chamber Division, NDCS (Surface Warfare) Joe Sweeting briefed the delegation on MARMC’s Dive Locker and recompression chamber capabilities.

man Adonnia M. Cason, Weapons department’s leading chief petty officer, received the Waging Peace Award; and Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Jeremiah J. Carmine, magazine supervisor of Weapons department’s G-3 division, received the Spirit of Freedom Award.

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“The objective of the visit was to provide the Kuwait Navy Delegation with information and capabilities of the recompression chamber and dive boats,” said Mitchell.

The delegation toured several spaces that included the Dive Locker and Dive boat. At each space, the delegation was met by a Subject Matter Expert who briefed them on their spaces capabilities.

HISTORIC LEAP ONR announced the laser weapon system (LaWS) was, for the first time, successfully deployed and operated aboard a naval vessel in the Arabian Gulf.

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LOCAL NEW YEAR’S EVENTS Check out the On Liberty section for NewYear’s celebrations in and around Hampton Roads!

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USS MCFAUL CHANGES COMMAND Command of the guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) passed from Cmdr. Lester A. Brown Jr. to Cmdr. Michael J. Gunther during a change of command ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, Dec. 5.

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MC3 Karl Anderson Sailors raise the national ensign on the fantail of the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

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■ divers explore wreck U.S. Navy divers assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-1, explore an underwater wreck during a joint dive with Colombian divers from the Departamento de Buceo y Salvamento.

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Representatives of more than 20 Navy and Marine Corps commands met Dec. 9-11, at Naval Station Mayport to plan for Southern Partnership Station-Joint High Speed Vessel (SPS-JHSV) 2015, a four-month deployment that will focus on subject-matter expert exchanges with partner nations.

U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) hosted the main planning conference for the mission, which is scheduled to begin in June and include events in Belize, Colombia, Guatemala and Honduras - the same countries that participated in SPS-JHSV 2014.

“We can build on what we did last year and pick up where we left off,” said Capt.

Sam Hancock, the Commodore of Destroyer Squadron 40, who commanded SPS-JHSV 2014 and whose deputy, Capt. Errin Armstrong, will lead next year’s deployment.

In an indication of the importance of integrating Navy and Marine Corps operations, a Marine will be the deputy mission commander.

As it did in 2014, SPS will operate from USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1), a Military Sealift Command ship based at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story.

MC3 Andrew Schneider Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Melissa Brideson plays a game with Guatemalan children during Southern Partnership Station 2014.

An important objective of the planning conference was determining what forces and equipment were available and how they would be used on the 2015 deployment, converting general plans into specifics.

“The right people were here, the people

who can make decisions and get real-time answers,” Armstrong said.

Southern Partnership Station involves all three of U.S. SOUTHCOM’s lines of operation: security cooperation activities, maritime security operations and contin-

gency operations, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Also as in 2014, Navy and Marine Corps units will join in Tradewinds, a SOUTHCOM-sponsored, multinational training exercise focused on improving cooperation and security in the region.

They also will carry out military construction projects such as building boat ramps, and barracks and outposts for partner-nation security forces that operate in remote areas.

Among those people was Lt. j.g. John Ledford, the officer in charge of a detachment of Seabees from Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit 303 in San Diego. At the conference, Ledford and his assistant officer in charge, Chief Equipment Operator (SCW/EXW) Carlos Carruego began working out repairs to a hospital and school in Guatemala, among other projects.

“It’s going to be a great mission,” Ledford said. “Any time you can get down there and work with joint forces and host nations, it’s a good time.”

Marine Lt. Col. John Parkinson, the expeditionary operations officer for U.S. Marine Corps Forces South, likewise predicted a successful mission. “The SPS-JHSV mission is the quintessential example of NavyMarine Corps joint efforts in the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility,” he said.

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Jackey’s Journey: Steroids and chemo complete. What’s next?

By MCC Jackey Smith Office of the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy

Hooray! Hooyah! Praise God! Today marked the last day that I will have to take steroids, get a shot into my stomach, or swallow anti-nausea and anti-diarrhea medications.

I just completed my last round of chemotherapy at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center! Words cannot fully describe how relieved I am that this phase of my journey is over. Now, I’m no quitter but a week ago, I told my husband, Chuck, that I was done. I was done with feeling like crap, done looking at my puffy face and body from the steroids, done with the mood swings, done with either having insomnia or oversleeping, done with not being able to verbally express things due to chemo brain, done with having to stop at the nearest gas station because I was afraid that I couldn’t get to my destination on time to get to the bathroom, I was done with it all. He listened and responded, “You’ve got one more round to go.” I replied, “Well, I know that I’ll finish because I don’t quit, but goodness am I ready to be done!” I also likened chemo to a moment in grade school or junior high when you’re sitting in class and your friend informs you that she/he heard the school bully wants to fight you at the end of the day! All you can do is mentally prepare for the confrontation and pray that your body responds with enough determination, adrenaline and drive to push you through the situation. You don’t want to show up, but how can you not!

The past couple of months have been filled with emergency room visits, oncology and hematology appointments, and a bunch of bed rest. I’ve often reminded myself that sometimes it’s important to have the bad days so that you can appreciate and fully embrace the good ones. My days have been filled with attending promotion ceremonies, having lunch with my co-workers, hosting friends who have come to sit with me during my down days, cheering on the Cincinnati Bengals games with my hubby, participating in a Zumbathon in my honor with the proceeds going to cancer research, preparing a chemotherapy basket for a four-yearold mentor of mine who is undergoing her tenth round of chemo, attending parent-teacher conferences, and attending

online Read more of Jackey’s story in Jackey’s Journey: A glimpse into cancer, chemo and courage here: http://bit.ly/1GIREPO

sports practices with my sons.

During a recent visit with my oncologist, I was given the news that due to the number of lymph nodes involved, I’d been “upgraded” to stage III breast cancer. I wanted to know if the treatment I was receiving would be enough to shrink the tumor in my left breast and lymph nodes. He assured me that I’d been getting the exact same treatment whether I’m stage II or stage III. I couldn’t control my second diagnosis, although a part of me wanted to and that’s just stupid, really.

I see this in many other people as well, not just myself; the need to have complete control. Not sweating the small things has helped me minimize stress. Cancer has quickly pulled my life into a sharper focus, bringing with it a new perspective; the power of choice. I could choose to look at the news with anger or I could choose to look at it with even more determination to beat this ugly disease. At that moment I could be a glass half empty Negative Naomi or a glass half full Positive Penny. I chose Penny. What good

I’ve often reminded myself that sometimes it’s important to have the bad days so that you can appreciate and fully embrace the good ones.”

-Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jackey Smith

would getting upset do? I’m still on the same treatment regimen. Life goes on and we continue to fight the disease.

Technically my last chemo treatment was on Thanksgiving. The oncology clinic was closed on Thanksgiving so my oncologist offered a couple options for my last chemo date.

I could have it the Wednesday before or the Monday after the holiday. A part of me wanted to schedule it so that I could hurry up and be done with this chapter of my journey.

I’d be a few steps closer to becoming a “survivor” instead of “fighter.” Then I thought about my husband and boys.

Chemo has also taught me to enjoy each moment. This is my husband’s first Thanksgiving without his mother. They were very close. His sister was cooking a feast in Cincinnati. His father was without his wife of nearly 50 years. The boys were excited to visit their cousins and extended family.

I could enjoy the holiday surrounded by the people that I love without the tired, run-down, and worn-out feeling that crazy chemo delivers with each round of treatment. I chose to have my last round of chemo Dec. 1, 2014.

As I prepare for a double mastectomy, I face many emotions about my breasts, that at times, I have a hard time explaining. However, I believe that many women can relate to these emotions. They understand, as only women can, the relationship you come to have with your lady lumps. At first we ask ourselves “what are these two anthills?” As we get older we plead “God, please give me bigger anthills!” As mothers, they take on a whole new role helping our children survive. You never imagine a day when you would want them gone, but I had one such day; the day I was diagnosed.

I wanted them off, STAT! I am now saying, “You gotta go because you tried killing me.” But I will miss my breasts.

My personal challenge has been not to be consumed with negativity and not allow my fears of the unknown or sad stories from those who didn’t survive this disease to take over or maintain real estate in my head.

I have operating surgeon and plastic surgeon consultations this week, radiology, head and body scans over the next few weeks, and will continue to fight the poisons that chemo fills within my body as we close that chapter. My double mastectomy will take place at the beginning of the year and only at that moment will I be able to cautiously shout that I’m cancer-free! I will still have to go to oncology and hematology appointments; I will still have to get hormonal medicine pumped through an IV. I will still need radiation. I will still need to take pills for the next five years.

And thanks to God’s grace and mercy, I will still FIGHT, SURVIVE, and THRIVE. Life’s lumps – I’ll take them as they come. And I’ll miss them when they have to go.

FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | DEC 18, 2014 | THE FLAGSHIP | A5 From left to right: ABE1 Kenneth Flonnoy, CS2 Drevon Thompson, and CS2 Tahair Wilson, from Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, serve meals for the senior citizens during a holiday luncheon.

Sailors give back during holiday season

By Katisha Draughn-Fraguada Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads Public Affairs

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Sailors from Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads spent some time before the holidays giving back to the community.

Sailors volunteered their time by serving food to approximately 132 senior citizens for the City of Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism’s 55 and Better Holiday Luncheon at River Crest Community Center on Dec. 12.

“I think participating in events like this is important because it brings the citizens closer to the military,” said Chief Boatswain’s Mate Michael Kelly, Center for Security Forces (CENSECFOR).

As part of the program, the senior citizens were serenaded with Christmas music, played games, and even received a surprise visit from Santa Claus. They then feasted on a catered lunch consisting of turkey, green beans, yams, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and rolls.

“This event affords us the opportunity to gather together

as a group to celebrate before the holidays,” said Kela Cowan-Grant, Recreation Specialist for the City of Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism who planned the event.

“We wanted to make sure everyone felt some type of love before the holiday season.”

The program was open to independent senior citizens, as well as those from assisted living facilities.

The City of Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism, partners with the Planet Chiropractic company each year on the holiday luncheon.

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porting the program.

In addition to serving food, the Sailors also interacted with the senior citizens during the program and assisted with cleanup.

“I think giving back is a good thing,” said Culinary

Specialist 2nd Class Drevon Thompson. “It’s important and it helps us continue to build relationships with people in the community.”

In addition to Kelly and Thompson, other Sailors from CENSECFOR and

SURFLANT hosts Commander’s Symposium destructive behaviors; sound shipboard operating principles; and shipboard safety practices.

“What we want leaders to take from this is the importance of formative and continued education and training,” Capt. Tim Spratto, SURFLANT assistant chief of staff for Readiness Assessment and Class Advocacy said while discussing procedural compliance. “We are here to provide tools without increasing the burden on leadership. This will facilitate measuring, tracking and communicating compliance.”

During an open forum discussion on maintenance, the group shared best practices and lessons learned during a ship’s maintenance period. These included holding daily meetings in the work spaces on the ship; getting sub-contractors as well as the prime contractor involved in production meetings; and to successfully foster positive working relationships with non-military personnel, like giving a coin to a shipyard worker to recognize their efforts.

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens also attended the training symposium and discussed the top concerns that he hears from Sailors around the fleet.

“They want to know about the lengths of maintenance and yard periods, as well as future

By MC3 Ellen E. Hilkowski SURFLANT Public Affairs

VIRGINIA BEACH

Taking care of Sailors, ships, and leaders was the theme of the Naval Surface Force Atlantic (SURFLANT) leadership training symposium held Dec. 3, at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.

More than 230 commanding officers, executive officers, command master chiefs, and other waterfront leaders attended the symposium which focused on the importance of personal and material readiness.

Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic, Rear Adm. Pete Gumataotao, opened the symposium with the statement: “I hear you.

What if?” This tagline was designed to encourage the attendees to voice their concerns and issues as well as share potential solutions and lessons learned.

“Before you can get to warfighting you have to deal with the basic block and tackling of shipboard life,” said Gumataotao. “You, my triads, are my point in making sure this is embraced down to the most junior Sailor in the surface force.”

Focusing on SURFLANT ships, Sailors, and leaders, the event included briefs on maintenance issues; sexual assault; prevention of

deployment lengths,” Stevens said. “They also have a lot of questions about the current evaluation system, uniforms, and their pay.”

Stevens also discussed other fleet-wide issues such as; sexual assault and suicide prevention; the ability to find solutions to alcohol abuse; maintaining good order and discipline; novel issues like the use of spice; and leadership development across the ranks.

“As naval leaders, we are our Sailors ‘ceiling.’ It all starts and stops with us and we have a responsibility to increase our ability to lead.

But just as importantly, we have a responsibility to increase our Sailor’s capacity – their ceilings,” Stevens said. “Whatever you want your Sailors to be, be it. Because in many ways they will become who you are.”

The SURFLANT Force Judge Advocate, Capt. Keith Gibel, also developed a brief for the group on the importance of sound leadership, by understanding and mitigating vulnerabilities. His brief addressed ethical decision-making, having positive ways to deal with stressors, and utilizing trusted advisors as integral components to maintaining the moral compass.

The message, as relayed by Gumataotao, was that he knows it is very difficult to be a leader and that there is a lot of pressure to get it right. But above all, we need to remember

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“We really appreciated the Sailors coming out and volunteering their time to ensure the [senior citizens] had a good time,” said Cowan-Grant.

that it’s a privilege to lead and that Sailors should always come first. It is a leader’s job to take care of Sailors and accomplish the mission. But to do that, Sailors must feel good about themselves and what they’re doing.

Otherwise, they are at risk for destructive decision-making.

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Chuck Marks, the U.S. Fleet Forces SexualAssault Prevention Response Officer (SAPRO).

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While these issues were being discussed with the command triads, a parallel gathering for their spouses took place in an adjacent part of the convention center. There they received social media guidance; briefings from the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society; the Fleet and Family Service Center; and Navy Safe Harbor. That agenda featured dialogue about a variety of issues facing Navy families, such as lifestyle stressors and coping resources.

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USS NORFOLK (SSN 714) DECOMMISSIONED

By Kevin Copeland Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic Public Affairs

NORFOLK

The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Norfolk (SSN 714) was decommissioned Dec. 11, during a ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk. The submarine will remain in Norfolk until in leaves in January to begin the decommissioning process at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine.

Norfolk is currently under the command of Cmdr. Christopher Polk, who became the submarine’s 17th and final commanding officer during a ceremony on Oct. 10.

“Anyone who has ever served in the Navy understands there is a special bond between a ship and her crew,” said Polk, during the ceremony. “With every one of the ship’s successes, and the occasional failure, we live and die. While onboard, we experience the full spectrum of emotions – happiness and/sadness, joy and anger, and confidence and fear. We love her, we curse her; we feel out of place, we feel right at home. But through it all, our spirits breathe life into this ship.

“None of us want to acknowledge the inevitable, least of all me. The ship has a particularly special place in my heart since I was fortunate enough to previously serve onboard as a department head and I still consider that assignment as the turning point in my naval career. Without my Norfolk experience, I never would have achieved my ultimate goals of command at sea and command of the Norfolk.”

The 360-foot submarine is the third naval ship to be named in honor of its namesake city of Norfolk. It was built by Newport News Shipbuilding and was commissioned May 21, 1983 by then Secretary of Defense Casper Weinberger.

Norfolk was also the Navy’s 133rd nuclear-powered submarine, the 89th attack submarine, and the 24th Los Angeles-class submarine.

In addition to Polk, Mayor Paul Fraim, city of Norfolk, retired U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Joseph J. Krol,

■ local sub The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Norfolk (SSN 714) will remain in Norfolk until it leaves in January to begin the decommissioning process at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine.

could have happened is through the efforts every day of every year by the crews that manned this ship.”

The ship returned from its maiden deployment in the Mediterranean Sea in November 1984 and returned to its homeport in Norfolk from its last deployment on Aug. 26, 2014, where it operated in the European Command and Central Command areas of responsibilities.

“It is an honor for me to have this rare opportunity to represent the city at USS Norfolk’s decommissioning ceremony,” said Fraim. “To each of you who presently serve on-board Norfolk – and to all who have had the privilege of serving in the past – please know how very proud we are that your boat was named for this city and proud that it has sailed around the world in defense of the freedom we are so blessed to enjoy here at home.

“Norfolk and her citizens are fiercely proud of our military heritage, proud of our relationship with the Navy, and proud that we have had the privilege of giving more than most cities in defense of our nation.

For thirty-one years, your boat has sailed the world’s oceans carrying our city’s name through times of war and times of peace. On behalf of the citizens of Norfolk, thank you to all who have served our nation onboard USS Norfolk. We will never forget her . . . or you.”

During its 31-years of active service, Norfolk completed 15 deployments to the North Atlantic, Mediterranean Sea, U.S. Central Command and U.S. European Command. The ship has received six Battle Efficiency awards; two Arleigh Burke awards; four Meritorious Unit Commendations; a Navy Unit Commendation; and two Armed Forces Service Medals.

“It is a true honor to attend this ceremony to celebrate a ship that has always answered the call of our nation,” said Snodgrass. “We are in the midst of generations of submariners who share a common spirit, and exemplify the USS Norfolk motto “Vi per Concordium” which translates from Latin as “strength

Norfolk’s second commanding officer and former Associate Administrator for the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Office of Emergency Operations, and Capt.

Paul Snodgrass, commander, Submarine Squadron Six, were the featured speakers.

“It is a real thrill for me to be here today, as we honor this crew and all who sailed before them on USS Norfolk,” said Krol. “I am a Norfolk Sailor and just one of more than 1,000 submariners who have served on board the ship. Thank you, captain, for inviting me to participate, as I am very proud to have been a small part of the accomplishments produced by those who have sailed on this magnificent ship.

“It has always been fashionable to say that a successful Naval vessel is a great ship, and I have always thought that a strange expression. But, Norfolk has been and is a great ship.

However, it is not the ship which has delivered so much success over the past 31-plus years. Norfolk joined the fleet on May 21, 1983 and was a key player during the huge transition in submarine warfare that has spanned her entire life. She was designed and constructed as primarily an anti-submarine warfare platform but that all changed from the bipolar Cold War to today’s chaotic and unpredictable asymmetrical war involving various state supported and non-state actors worldwide.

“The crews that sailed Norfolk in 31-plus established a huge legacy were at the forefront of this development change. Throughout the vast changes in the military and the Navy that have taken place since the Cold War ended, this ship has soldiered on and delivered. The only way this

MC2(SW) Benjamin Malvezzi Sailors from the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Norfolk man the ship during the ship’s decommissioning ceremony, Dec. 11, at Naval Station Norfolk.

through unity. While others went about their normal lives, these men have lived that motto and have stood the watch to maintain our nation’s security – completing 15 overseas deployments, carrying out our nation’s tasking through the Cold War, Gulf War, Kosovo Conflict, Global War on Terror and many other conflicts and periods of tension…some named…others unnamed.”

Almost 140 Sailors will be on Norfolk when it leaves in January for the trip to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and begin the formal decommissioning process. Ninetythree Sailors will stay after the first crew release scheduled in February 2015. Twenty-nine of those 93 Sailors will be moving families and 24 Sailors will travel unaccompanied.

All lament being the final crew, but understand there is still work ahead.

“The crew is excited and at the same time saddened to this Battle “E” winning ship being decommissioned,” said Senior Chief Logistics Specialist Kevin Gibbs, the submarine’s senior enlisted advisor or chief of the boat (COB). “Norfolk has served the Submarine Force and the U.S. Navy honorably, and has contributed significantly to our nation’s defense and that of our allies.

While we are disheartened in seeing this great warrior go, we are ready to face the challenge in ensuring USS Norfolk exits our Submarine Force with the utmost dignity. It has been an honor for me to serve on this great warship with this amazing crew on her last deployment.”

Snodgrass and Polk echoed the COB’s sentinments.

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“Over the past several years, the Norfolk crew has developed a rallying cry, ‘When you want more, 714,’” continued Snodgrass. “Since 1983, USS Norfolk has always given more. The current crew is the reigning Submarine Squadron Six 2013 Battle Efficiency awardee.

This crew returned from a very successful six month deployment to Central Command this past August.

Half way through that deployment, the crew was informed that the ship would be decommissioned.

This news may have caused some crews to let down their guard, but not Norfolk. This crew ran to the finish line, carrying out all tasking and demonstrating the highest level of skill. After deployment, the crew completed a rigorous propulsion plant evaluation this past month with stellar results, the best in our squadron. This crew gave more and.

I am proud of them. USS Norfolk crewmembers and families, I thank you for your service to our nation, and contribution to the Submarine Force.”

“All of us can feel a special pride in knowing that we are Norfolk’s final crew and have the honor of ensuring that she is treated with the respect she deserves in her final days,” said Polk. “Our experiences on this boat have been a microcosm of our lives and we should never forget the lessons we learned on these sacred deckplates. In this manner, we can honor her best by keeping her spirit alive in our thoughts, our words and our deeds. This submarine is CALLED NORFOLK, but WE ARE NORFOLK.”

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By Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs WASHINGTON

Plan ahead, know your options, and visit your command career counselor if you have C-Way questions.

Plan ahead for C-Way

By Katie Suich Navy Personnel Command

MILLINGTON, TENN.

Command leaders, career counselors and Sailors should begin working together to plan Sailors’ next career steps 15 months prior to end of their current tour of duty, community managers said Dec. 12.

Career Waypoints (C-Way) automatically generates an application for a quota for Sailors 15 months prior to their soft end of active obligated service (SEAOS).

“A Sailor in a competitive rating may want to review their options and consider looking at open ratings with an open mind toward converting,” said Senior Chief Navy Counselor (SW/AW) Kim Covington, Navy counselor technical advisor. “Planning ahead and having a career development board is the best way for Sailors to know what all the options are and really know where they stand.”

Career Waypoints reviews applications in a 3-2-1 cycle. From 13 to 10 months prior to their SEAOS a Sailor has three options: to choose to stay in-rate, to con-

vert, or to ask for a quota in the selected reserve (SELRES). That Sailor will have four looks at their three choices at the 13, 12, 11 and 10 month points.

At nine months out, Sailors are left with to two choices: conversion and SELRES, but still have four looks at nine, eight, seven and six months. Finally the Sailor drops down to one choice – SELRES – and are reviewed for a quota for the last three months of their C-Way window five, four, and three months.

From 13 to six months, conversion quotas are being awarded to Sailors.

They may select up to three ratings for which they are qualified and that there are available quotas. Quotas are released monthly.

“Planning ahead, finding the open ratings and retaking the Armed Forces Qualification Test, if necessary, in order to qualify for additional fields will provide Sailors maximum opportunities for retention,” said Covington. “Some areas, like the Seabees, are making cuts, but others, like information dominance and the submarine community, are growing.

A Sailor in a competitive rating may want to review their options and consider looking at open ratings with an open mind toward converting.”

-Senior Chief Navy Counselor (SW/AW) Kim Covington, Navy counselor technical advisor

Sailors want to plan ahead to make the most of their C-Way window.”

Information about conversion can be found in MILPERSMAN 1440-010. Requests for conversion to ratings that are properly manned will be considered on a case-by-case basis, but requests for conversion to overmanned ratings will not be considered.

For more detailed information, visit http://1.usa.gov/1DBKzo5.

Based on Sailor feedback and lessons learned from Navy’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response efforts, new Bystander Intervention to the Fleet (BI2F) training will begin this fall for all active and reserve Sailors.

As this training will bridge several topic areas, BI2F will count for the fraternization, hazing, physical readiness and sexual health GMT requirements for FY15.

BI2F training details are spelled out in NAVADMIN 275/14 released Dec. 11.

Rear Adm. Mike White, Commander, Naval Education and Training Command, said that BI2F training provides the tools for the fleet to significantly reduce unacceptable behaviors such as fraternization, hazing, and sexual harassment or assault.

“This training will equip our Sailors with the skills to recognize potentially risky situations and take appropriate action to help shipmates avoid decisions that could have life-altering consequences,” said White. “This peer-to-peer training is designed to encourage open, honest dialogue among those of similar age and experience level.”

Training will be delivered by facilitators using interactive video and small-group peer discussion.

Rear Adm. Rick Snyder, 21st Century Sailor Office director, points out that the training covers a range of topics that span the continuum of harm.

“BI2F is skills-based, peer-led training designed to prevent destructive behaviors and promote an environment of professionalism, respect, and trust for all,” said Snyder. “It focuses on how to recognize and safely intervene to prevent a number of destructive behaviors. In the end, our Sailors will have the skills to step up and step in to help shipmates and our Navy.”

BI2F training must be completed for all Sailors no later than Sept. 30, 2015 Commands may access BI2F training information via the NPC 21st Century Sailor webpage at http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/ support/21st_century_sailor/pages/default.aspx.

The BI2F training webpage will contain up-todate policy information, training materials, CF training schedules and locations, and FAQs. For more news from Chief of Naval Personnel, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnp/.

JOINT SERVICES TRANSCRIPT REQUEST PROCESS STREAMLINED

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

VIRGINIA BEACH

Sailors can expect their requests for Joint Services Transcript (JST) updates to take less time with a streamlined process that will begin Dec. 15.

The processing change removes the intermediate step of Sailors submitting JST requests to the Center for Personal and Professional Development’s (CPPD) Virtual Education Center (VEC) in Virginia Beach.

Sailors will, instead, submit JST requests directly via mail, email or fax to JST Operations at Naval Education and Training Professional Development Technology Center (NETPDTC) in Pensacola, Florida.

According to Ernest D’Antonio, CPPD’s Voluntary Education (VOLED) program director, the change will benefit Sailors in a few ways.

“Although Navy Voluntary Education still retains program management responsibilities for JST, under the new process Sailors will wait less time to get updates to their JSTs,” said D’Antonio. “The VEC team will also have more time to assist Sailors enrolling in and pursuing off-duty education since the VEC will no longer be reviewing JST documents.”

Under the outgoing system, the VEC received and reviewed documents such as official JST requests, special mailings, JST corrections and updates, DD-214 documents, and official college transcripts to

add degrees. After the review was completed, the VEC forwarded eligible documents to JST operations to process.

Under the new system, Sailors and veterans send their documents directly to JST operations.

“This change will streamline the process and ensure JST corrections and additions are processed more quickly,” said Susan Sutter, VEC supervisor. “It also means that a degree added to Sailors’ JSTs will transmit faster to their other Navy records.”

The VEC is continuing to process JST requests during the transition until Dec. 15.

Any JST requests received at the VEC after that date will be forwarded to JST Operations for processing, Sutter said.

JST processing is already relatively user friendly, Sutter said.

“For example, Sailors can request an official JST be sent to their education institution in just a few minutes. All they have to do is log on the JST website and submit an official transcript request.

“And to add non-academic certifications such as master training specialist and Homeland Security to a JST, they simply email, fax or mail a certified true copy of their certificate to JST operations,” she said.

Although the VEC will still assist Sailors with questions about the JST process, Sailors may also contact JST Operations directly at the following: NETPDTC ATTN: JST Operations Center, N615 6490 Saufley Field Road Pensacola, FL 32509 Website: https://jst.doded.mil Email: jst@doded.mil Fax: (850) 473-6013 or DSN 753-6013

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Wreaths are laid on veteran’s graves by volunteers during Wreaths Across America Day at the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery.

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Photos by Harry Gerwien | Military Newspapers of Virginia Wreaths are laid on veteran’s graves by volunteers during Wreaths Across America Day at the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery.

Volunteers honor military, families at Suffolk Veterans Cemetery

By Cathy Heimer Jet Observer

VIRGINIA BEACH

Hundreds of volunteers, including active duty military across Hampton Roads, paid their respects to military veterans and their families during the “Wreaths Across America” tribute, Dec. 13, at the Albert G. Horton Jr. Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk.

Volunteers, including members of the Patriot Guard Riders, began arriving before dawn to help with the annual wreath-laying ceremony, also taking place at veterans’ cemeteries across the country. By 9 a.m., they were joined by hundreds of military members from all branches, Boy and Girl Scout troops, local veterans’ organizations and other volunteers, who placed nearly 6,000 wreaths on the graves.

What better way to give back than to give back to those who brought us to the point where we can serve?”

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Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs John C. Harvey Jr. was the guest speaker for the ceremony, where attendance was estimated at 3,000. “Virginians understand what it means to serve. Virginians understand what it means to be a veteran … There is a natural affinity in the ‘Old Dominion’ for those who serve,” said Harvey, a retired Navy four-star admiral and former commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command.

Harvey said the day is all about remembering. “Remembering who they were, what they did, your grandfather, your father, your uncle, your brother, your son, your daughter; remembering what they did in their lives to give us our lives. This day is about recalling and renewing your commitment to what they understood so much and so well, so that we can go forward, not burdened by our

■ online For more photos from this event, visit www.flagshipnews.com/multimedia history, but renewed and rejuvenated by it, and understand what we must do each day to retrieve the promise that they gave us with their lives and their sacrifice,” said Harvey.

Lt. Col. Dean Gould, Commander, Group 2 Civil Air Patrol, asked for a minute of silence to honor all veterans and read a tribute to Wreaths Across America and explained how the Civil Air Patrol, which provided the flyover, became involved with the event.

The formal ceremony concluded with active duty representatives of each service placing a holiday wreath at the stone memorial to honor their respective branch. They were accompanied by scouts and members of veterans groups.

The volunteers Capt. Daniel Lane, a student pilot at Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106, escorted the Marine’s wreath to the stone monument. Lane volunteered on Saturday, expecting to just be placing wreaths on individual headstones; however, when he arrived in his uniform, he was asked to carry the wreath to honor Marine veterans. “They needed a Marine and this is a good thing to do,” said Lane.

The local ceremony is organized by the non-profit Horton Wreath Society, which depends on volunteers and monetary donations all year around from the community to accomplish its mission of placing a live wreath at every veteran’s grave in the cemetery.

The efforts of the society and volunteers were appreciated by families such as Joan Pickett, whose husband Navy Cmdr. Walter Pickett, was buried at the cemetery oneand-a-half years ago. Pickett, who lives in Virginia Beach, was accompanied by two of her three children, son Treven Pickett and daughter Cameron Weber, as they honored their husband and father, a Navy cryptologist and submariner.

“I’m so impressed at the organization and the number of volunteers and how kind and generous they are. This is truly remarkable,” said Joan, who attended the event for the first time.

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The early morning sun illuminates the headstones and the motorcycles of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery.

(NMCP) were both well represented, with each command estimating they had at least 20 Sailors laying wreaths.

“What better way to give back than to give back to those who brought us to the point where we can serve?” asked Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Brittany Monroe from NMCP’s Junior Enlisted Association.

“It’s a good opportunity to come out here and be part of the community for such an occasion. I want to do my part in honoring the men and women of the armed services who have given the ultimate sacrifice,” said Chief Logistics Specialist (SW/AW) Reginald Green from Gerald R. Ford.

For another Ford Sailor, Chief Damage Controlman (SW/AW) Michael Lewis, honoring those buried in the veterans’ cemetery was important because both his father and grandfather served in the military. “I wanted to come out and support the community because they are honoring the sacrifices these veterans have made,” said Lewis, who was participating in the wreath-laying for the first time.

Mike Gooding, 13 NewsNow military reporter, who served as master of ceremonies, has a personal connection to the cemetery’s establishment. In the mid-to-late 1990s, one of his assignments was to follow a Chesapeake veteran around Hampton, as he knocked on doors, urging residents to sign his petition to finally establish a local

veterans’ cemetery and to ask politicians to secure the funding. Albert C. Horton Jr. never lived to see his mission accomplished, having died two years before the cemetery was opened in 2004. Instead, Horton is buried in the cemetery which bears his name. But his son Albert C. Horton III, a Coast Guard veteran, attended the wreathlaying again this year.

The son of a naval aviator, Gooding also understands the sacrifices made by those buried at the cemetery. His father, retired Navy Capt. Niles Gooding Jr., was buried at Arlington last year, among his friends and shipmates.

After carefully placing wreaths at two headstones, Aviation Machinist’s Mate 1st Class (AW) Karlyn Medley and Yeoman 2nd Class (AW) Adam Freeze, took a step back and rendered a formal salute at the graves.

Both Sailors from VFA-103 said they were honored to be part of the occasion.

“I was part of an honor detail before I got here, so it always meant something to me when I did it, so when I had the opportunity to come out here and do something to show support for our fallen service members, I was interested in helping out,” said Freeze.

“This is something near and dear to all of our hearts. One day, we may possibly be on the other side and we want to make sure people remember us with this tradition,” explained Medley.

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The tour also stopped at Building CEP-209 to view the diver’s recompression chamber.

“The chamber we use is the RCF6500. We use it for pressure test and hyperbaric oxygen treatments. This chamber is one of only five in the world its size,” said Sweeting.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a well-established treatment for decompression sickness, a hazard of scuba diving.

Other conditions treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy

include serious infections, bubbles of air in your blood vessels, and wounds that won't heal as a result of diabetes or radiation injury.

Upon completion of the tour, Colonel Waleed Abdullah, Chairmen, Kuwait Navy thanked everyone for their hospitality, and for the tour of the recompression chamber.

“We really think your chamber is perfect. We use a U.S. type chamber currently. We like it because it is very useful, powerful and not overly complicated,” said Waleed.

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Songs sang, scriptures read during service Continued from front “The service was designed with the intent that parents would be able to attend a service and be active participants in honoring their babies,” says Sharon Evans, bereavement team member. “Parents grieve because they didn’t get a chance to parent their babies. They had many hopes, dreams and expectations of being Mommy and Daddy to this child, so we wanted to give these parents an opportunity to parent.”

While the service draws attention to sad events in the families’lives, it can also be cathartic and help parents through their grief.

“Programs and events like this are a great way to meet people who are going through the same thing and realize that we’re not crazy for feeling like the way we do,” said former Machinist Mate 2nd Class James Tilley, who with his wife, Caitlyn, lost their twins last January.

“This is something that will never be closed for us, but this service is something that helps us deal with it and maybe even sleep better at night.”

Many of the infants died due to miscarriage, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), ectopic pregnancy and newborn death. The service included stories and remarks to give consolation and hope. The somber event provided grieving parents a forum where they could talk and share their story with each other, helping to further bring closure and better understanding of these tragedies.

“It’s a struggle that’s hard to describe to the average person when we tell them our story because they don’t fully grasp the gravity of it,” said Tilley. “But being with other parents who have lost children,

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dealt with the pain and the suffering like we have, is comforting.”

“We wanted parents to be able to honor the life of their baby, no matter the brevity, by lighting a candle for them,” says Evans. “Lighting a candle has significant meaning and is associated with other candle-lighting opportunities, like lighting a candle on a birthday cake. Unless we show our parents that it’s okay, parents will not know that they can light a candle or make a cake for a child who has died.”

Songs of reflection were played, including “Hello, Goodbye,” by Michael W. Smith, and “Tears in Heaven,” by Eric Clapton, as well as a reading of Bible scriptures including Psalm 23.

Lt. Cmdr. Rita Farias, NMCP Perinatal Bereavement Team member, provided closing remarks. She shared the story of the loss of her and her husband’s baby boy while they were attending college in Wisconsin through the Navy Reserve Officers Training Corps program.

Evans encouraged parents to remember their child’s life during the holidays.

She suggested grieving parents could set a special place at the Christmas table for their child, release butterflies or balloons to signify that they are thinking of the child. Those “happy memories will soar up to them in heaven where they reside,” she said.

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Continued from front The Stennis Awards are presented annually to one officer, one chief petty officer and one junior Sailor serving aboard Ike who best exemplify the vision, integrity, courage, commitment to duty and hard work of President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Koehler said Nidiffer’s leadership while standing the command duty officer watch affords the captain an opportunity to feel comfortable while he is away from the ship.

“It is indicative of his leadership among the duty section that everything will happen the way it needs to happen,” Koehler said. “He holds the duty section accountable, and that is leadership.”

Koehler said he was also honored to be able to recognize Cason’s hard work on behalf of the ship.

“What I see in Senior Chief Cason is somebody who not only demands respect

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For her part, Cason deflected attention to her fellow weapons awardee, saying Carmine’s guidance of the ship’s Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) group was a big factor in his being recognized. CSADD is a fleetwide initiative that promotes accountability and responsible decision making between junior Sailors.

After the awards were presented, Buffington said he takes pride in identifying the leaders serving aboard Eisenhower and celebrating them for their performance.

“It’s a great opportunity to recognize outstanding leaders for the work they do aboard the ship,” Buffington said.

Each Stennis Award winner received a crystal eagle trophy and a trip to Washington, D.C., to meet members of congress and other top government leaders.

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The tether is long enough to transmit information while inspecting a ship’s hull, for example, but if operating independently (i.e., no tether) the robot will have to periodically be brought to the surface to download its data.

“This project and others that we are working on at the CRIC are important because we are harnessing the brainpower and talents of junior Sailors,” said Capt.

Jim Loper, department head for Concepts and Innovation, Navy Warfare Development Command. “The opportunity for a young Sailor who has a good idea to get that idea heard, and to get it turned into action, is greater [now] than

MC3 Edward Guttierrez III A variant model of the GhostSwimmer vehicle developed by the Chief of Naval Operations’ Rapid Innovation Cell project Silent NEMO, awaits testing during a demonstration at JEBLCFS.

any other time in our Navy’s history.”

The CRIC was established in 2012 to provide junior leaders with an opportunity to identify and rapidly field emerging technologies that address the Navy’s most pressing challenges and aims to find ways to quickly employ them in the Fleet.

“Our mantra is ‘you have permission to be creative.’

We want our people to go out there and dream big dreams and put them into action,” said Loper. “We want to see projects like this replicated throughout the Fleet.

The fusion of the deckplate brainpower with support of

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Officials at the Office of Naval Research (ONR) announced today the laser weapon system (LaWS) a cutting-edge weapon that brings significant new capabilities to America’s Sailors and Marines – was for the first time successfully deployed and operated aboard a naval vessel in the Arabian Gulf.

The operational demonstrations, which took place from September to November aboard USS Ponce (AFSB[I] 15), were historic not only because they showed a laser weapon working aboard a deployed U.S. Navy ship, but also because LaWS

operated seamlessly with existing ship defense systems.

“Laser weapons are powerful, affordable and will play a vital role in the future of naval combat operations,” said Rear Adm. Matthew L. Klunder, chief of naval research.

“We ran this particular weapon, a prototype, through some extremely tough paces, and it locked on and destroyed the targets we designated with near-instantaneous lethality.”

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Families at Navy Region Singapore will have access to a new Department of Defense (DOD) website on Dec. 11, designed to simplify and improve the request for child care process.

MilitaryChildCare.com (MCC) provides a single online gateway for families to access military-operated or military-subsidized child care options worldwide across all services.

The site enables families to create a household profile, conduct child care searches, submit requests for care and manage their requests at any time from any location. Ultimately MCC makes it easier for families to find the child care they need.

In Singapore, the Child and Youth Programs (CYP) will begin part-time, pre-school care starting Feb. 2. Families must register their child on the MCC website at home or on-site at CYP to take advantage of pre-school care and later this spring for the summer camp program.

Courtesy photo MilitaryChildCare.com (MCC) provides a single online gateway for families to access military-operated or military-subsidized child care options worldwide across all Services.

The MCC website is a request for care site, separate from the annual CYP registration that families complete.

The new DOD site –which is being introduced worldwide in phases – offers a more streamlined approach to finding and requesting

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Through MilitaryChildCare.com, eligible families can search and request care for full day and part day options in facility-based and homebased programs for children from birth through age 12. Families may remain on a preferred program’s wait-list even after being offered care or enrolling in another program.

Families that are changing duty stations and are currently on wait-lists will be automatically transitioned to the new web-based system.

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LIFE SNEAKS UP ON YOU…

By Linda Port Military Spouse Contributor

Is it the middle of December already?

When did this happen, and why didn’t I see it coming? ...yet again!

I had plans. I want to make a Gingerbread House, and peanut brittle, and cookies for the neighbors, and have my shopping done, gifts wrapped, packages mailed… This year I was going to get a jump on things, start early and be better prepared. Wait; haven’t I been saying that over and over for the past 30 years?

I really do want to have my life in order, with all my ducks neatly in a row. I always have a rough plan in my mind about how the year ahead of me should go. And although I am a chronic procrastinator, I have made some strides over the last few years to plan better. Unfortunately, I have convinced myself that I do some of my best work up against the pressure of an immoveable deadline.

Lots of things are predictable and locked in to the calendar, like birthdays and holidays. Even so, when our family is juggling military careers and deployments we do not always have the last word on event planning. I have no problem shifting a celebration to whatever time

we can get together. What trips me up now is the last-minute add ins. I am not a great multi-tasker, so squeezing in a last minute pot luck dinner on Wednesday between a Tuesday Ornament Exchange and a Thursday evening Holiday Party will always throw me for a loop. I will pull it off and have fun at each event but when I get home after that party on Thursday I will be spent!

The first half of the year seems to roll pretty smoothly for me now that my kids are grown. When they were young I was out of my mind with all of the PTA, Scouts and kid stuff I did, and I loved every minute of it.

The second half of the year is a bit more fast-paced. It starts with a few simple things in August and September and by October the social season of Military Balls, community holiday events and friends parties just seem to take over the schedule.

The problem is I know it is coming and think I am ready every year! I used to have a detailed day planner to keep track of dr. appointments, meetings, and events. I stopped using it because I was committing to things any time there was an open slot when I checked my calendar. I found myself thinking there were just not enough of those little boxes on the page each month! So my ridiculous answer was to stop the madness by giving up the day planner.

I think that may be my New Years Resolution; to get a new day planner and use it more wisely. That, and maybe a journal to write down all of the fabulous ideas and lists that my 50+ year old brain just can’t seem to keep track of. I am learning to have more patience with myself and take firmer control of things I task myself with, but I know there will always be unexpected curveballs. I will never hesitate to sneak in a three-week long visit for the birth of a new grandson or a spur of the moment road trip with my sister to visit our parents and brother. They say this is what life is about, the things we do while we are making plans. I still have miles to go with improvement but at least I am no longer floundering – and I count that as progress!

Last year my family experienced what was, for us, a Christmas Miracle. For the first time in 8 or 10 years none of our five active duty Sailors were deployed and we were all able to be together. Pure joy for me! Quite a bit of chaos, of course, but we all felt blessed to be in the same place. This year will be starkly opposite but we will count our blessings just the same and hopefully invite a few Sailors to join us.

Although I will not say that I eagerly look forward to my husband’s career winding down, I do see the reality that retirement will soon come

into view. For this, I am doing my best to work my way through 28 years of accumulated “stuff” so we can hopefully lighten the load of unnecessary baggage. I have unearthed a couple dozen half done projects from over the years. Nothing too extravagant, but more than a couple of them are detailed and tedious crossstitch. They were no small investment of time to have been set aside and gone forgotten and unfinished.

Clearly something else took precedence at the time. Knowing myself I would not be surprised if it were merely that my well-worn copy of “Pride and Prejudice” was calling me to read it for the third or fourth time. Yes, I am that distractible. I like to think of it as my own little self-preservation safety net. When life sneaks up on me I tend to take the path of least resistance. No child ever went unfed but mountains of laundry did go unfolded.

So yes, here we are mid December. Don’t fret about what you cannot make happen. Take that extra hour to admire and reminisce over the ornaments as you decorate the tree. If you don’t do it now that greedy clock on the wall is going to sneak up and tick away the time, and this intangible thing we call time IS your life. Embrace it.

Linda Port is a Navy Wife and Navy Mom and contributes regularly to this column.

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Subject matter experts needed, critical for writing Navy advancement exams Naval Education and Training Command Public Affairs PENSACOLA, FLA.

Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center (NETPDTC) released the latest schedule Dec. 9, for upcoming Advancement Examination Readiness Reviews (AERRs) held between January and June.

Chief petty officers (E7-E9) identified as fleet subject-matter experts (FSME) are highly encouraged to apply and participate in this process, which helps identify the most qualified advancement candidates. FSMEs are critical to ensuring that Sailors are being tested on current, relevant, and important advancement examination topics.

“All chiefs should consider serving as an FSME, it’s critical to the process and I believe equally as important as selection board duty,” said NETPDTC’s Command Master Chief, Master Chief Electrician’s Mate Eric Riddle. “All Navy ratings have AERRs periodically to update the exam bank and to write advancement exams, so every chief in the Navy has the potential to make a substantial contribution to their rating.”

AERRs are held at NETPDTC at Saufley Field, in Pensacola. Temporary additional duty (TAD) travel in support of AERR events is considered mission critical and is flag approved. All costs pertaining to TAD are funded by NETPDTC. “Without exception, the feedback I’ve received from AERR panel members has been extremely positive as time well invested,” said Cmdr. Brenda Stencil, Navy Advancement Center (NAC) director.

“Virtually all of the panels have members who are back for their second or third time, demonstrating dedication to the process and their belief in its value.”

Currently, the following ratings are scheduled for AERR events between January and June: ABH, AC, AD, AE, AG, AM, AME, AO, AS, ATI, ATO, AWF, AWO, AWR, AWS, AWV, BM, BU, CE, CM, CS, CTR, CTT, DC, EA, EN, EO, EOD, ET, ETV, FC, FT, GM, GSE, HM,

online For more information about the Navy Advancement Center and the Navy Enlisted Advancement System (NEAS), visit https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Navy-Advancement-Center.

For more on Naval Education and Training Command, visit https://www. netc.navy.mil. For more from Naval Education and Training Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnet/.

IS, IT, LN, LS, MA, MM (conventional), MM (nuclear), MME, MMW, MR, MT, NC (counselor), NC (recruiter), OS, PR, PS, QM, SB, SH, SO, STG, SW, YN. The application to volunteer as an FSME for advancement exam development must be endorsed by the commanding officer or officer in charge, as well as the command master chief, senior chief or chief of the boat prior to submission to NAC. The AERR fleet liaison, Peter Pappas, coordinates with learning center rating managers, detailers, and type commander (TYCOM) representatives to select the best nominees.

To take part in the AERR process, log into NKO then use the following link: http://bit.ly/1qERCpY. This link provides the scheduled dates for the ratings listed above, eligibility and nomination package requirements, and other pertinent information regarding AERR events.

Potential SME’s should submit their nomination packages to Peter Pappas, NETPDTC N33A, via email peter. pappas@navy.mil. Pappas may also be contacted with further questions at (850) 473-6121/DSN 753, fax (850) 473-6124.

The latest AERR schedule, including specific dates for each rating listed above, will be continuously updated and available on the Navy Advancement Center’s (NAC) Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) page and on NAC’s Facebook page. Quarterly updates will be announced via news release, online and through social media, and will no longer be published as a naval administrative message (NAVADMIN).

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Things to know about reprisal, retaliation Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs WASHINGTON

Sailors whose official service record may reflect reprisal or retaliation because they reported a criminal offense, including sexual assault or sexual harassment, can request records correction through the Board for Correction of Naval Records.

Section 1709 of the fiscal year 2014 National Defense Authorization Act (FY14 NDAA) required the secretary of defense to create regulations to prohibit retaliation. On April 25, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus issued ALNAV 030/14, prohibiting retaliation against members of the Department of the Navy who report a criminal offense. On Dec. 4, Mabus signed out SECNAV Instruction 5370.7D, Military Whistleblower Protection.

Here are five things you need to know about reprisal and retaliation: 1. Sailors who believe they

have been reprised or retaliated against and wish to have their record corrected for action taken as a result of retaliation can visit http://bit. ly/1wnqZpb or http://1.usa. gov/1wnqVpf for instructions on how to do so.

2. Reprisal includes taking adverse personnel actions or withholding favorable personnel actions. It also includes threatening either positive or negative personnel actions. Retaliation includes ostracism or maltreatment by peers. Both supervisors and peers can be guilty of retaliation.

3. Reprisal or retaliation against alleged victims or other members of the armed forces who report a criminal offense is prohibited and punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) Article 92. A violation by civilian personnel may be punishable under regulations governing disciplinary actions.

4. Sailors wishing to report reprisal or retaliation can speak with their local inspector gen-

eral (IG) office on matters involving allegations of suspected retaliation.

5. Sailors can also visit the Department of the Navy’s IG website at http://www.secnav. navy.mil/ig to report reprisal or retaliation through the complaint hotline. It is important to note that the IG won’t investigate retaliation; a complaint can be filed with the IG, but the investigation will be referred to the appropriate command.

It is imperative that Sailors report crimes or sexual harassment without fear of reprisal or retaliation, and victims receive the appropriate level of care and support. Commanding officers, executive officers and officers-in-charge can consult with their staff judge advocate, office of General Counsel Attorney, region legal service office or legal services support section with any questions. Sailors and civilians deserve a responsible, professional, and safe environment in which to work, live and serve our country.

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Navy beats Army 17-10, extending their winning streak for the 13th straight year

EJ Hersom Above: Navy celebrates a win with the fellow midshipmen after Navy beat Army 17-10, in the 115th Army-Navy Game in Baltimore, Md., Dec. 13. The Army-Navy Game, commencing in 1890, has been held at several locations throughout its history, including Baltimore and New York City.

Left: A Navy football player is tackled during the 115th meeting between the United States Military Academy and United States Naval Academy at M&T Bank stadium in Baltimore, Md., Dec. 13.

U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Mikki L. Sprenkle

Left: U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen cheer on their team during the 115th Army-Navy football game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md., Dec. 13.

Left: Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert and his wife Darleen, applaud Navy at the 115th Army-Navy football game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md., Dec. 13.

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THE CHAIRMAN, THE STARS, THE CUPCAKES

By Lt. David Carter and Morgan Over Naval Station Rota, Spain Public Affairs

ROTA, SPAIN

MCC Sam Shavers Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus meets with Republic of Korea Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Hwang Ki Chul in Seoul.

SECNAV Ray Mabus visits Korea, reaffirms commitment to alliance

By Lt. Arlo Abrahamson Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea Public Affairs

SEOUL, REPUBLIC OF KOREA

The secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) visited the Republic of Korea (ROK) Dec. 8-9, to meet with Sailors, Marines, and senior leaders to reaffirm the Department of the Navy’s strong commitment to the U.S. and ROK alliance.

During his visit, Secretary Ray Mabus met with Mark Lippert, the U.S. ambassador to the ROK, Han Min-koo, ROK minister of national defense, Adm. Choi Yoon-hee, ROK chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Adm. Hwang Ki-chul, ROK chief of naval operations, and Lt. Gen. JanMarc Jouas, deputy commander, U.S. Forces Korea, where he received opera-

tional updates and discussed future initiatives to enhance partnerships with the ROK armed forces.

Mabus also conducted allhands calls with Sailors and Marines stationed in Seoul and Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhae (CFAC) where he thanked service members for their important contributions to the security of the Korean peninsula.

“We ask a lot of our men and women in uniform and you all perform your job very well under tough conditions,” said Mabus during the all-hands call in Seoul. “I thank you for what you do for our Navy and Marine Corps team, for our nation, and for this great alliance we have with our Korean partners.

Mabus also thanked the people of Korea for their support of U.S. Navy and Marine

Corps forces who are forward deployed on the Korean peninsula.

“Partnerships matter and our alliance with the Republic of Korea is very important,” said Mabus. “We receive great support from the people of Korea, which allows the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps to be where it matters and when it matters, to sustain our alliance, and maintain stability and peace throughout this region.”

Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea is the regional commander for the U.S. Navy in the Republic of Korea and provides expertise on naval matters to area military commanders, including the Commander for the United Nations Command, the Combined Forces Command, and Commander, U.S. Forces Korea.

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff joined several celebrities at Naval Station Rota, Spain, as their first stop on the USO Holiday Troop Visit tour, Dec. 6.

Gen. Martin Dempsey and his wife, Deanie, made their fourth USO Holiday Tour visit and were joined by celebrities including actor-comedian Rob Riggle, country music star Kellie Pickler, Washington Nationals pitcher Doug Fister, former Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher, and actresses Meghan Markle and Dianna Agron.

Not only did they bring talent, jokes, and motivation, but they also hand-delivered nearly 200 dozen cupcakes from a bakery in Washington, D.C. During the daylong visit the Dempseys and celebrities visited Sailors aboard USS Ross (DDG 71), dined with service members at the base galley, then entertained the crowd of nearly 1,500 with jokes, poems, songs, and words of appreciation.

“It’s the holidays and we should remember all the things we are and should be thankful for, but I hope you’re as proud of what you do as we are of what you do,” said Dempsey.

Aboard Ross, Dempsey and the celebrities toured spaces and were briefed on Ross’ capabilities as well as her recent patrol. Following the tour, Dempsey held an all-hands call during which he highlighted Ross’ resolve and praised the crew’s aptitude.

“I’m really, really glad you’re on our side because when I see the kind of capability that we bring to bear and the technology we bring to bear I always remember that we can always have the best technology in the world but if it wasn’t for you, the best and brightest of America who are willing to leave their homes and forward deploy, if we didn’t have you willing to do that, we wouldn’t be the country we are,” said Dempsey.

Highlighting Ross’ role in the NATO and European Phased Adaptive Approach of Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD), Dempsey left a message for those aboard

Morgan Over Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey salutes sideboys aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) during a ship tour as part of the USO Holiday Troop Visit.

the ship as well as providing support from the base.

“They’re in such an incredible strategic location, nearly where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean...and with all the challenges we have in the Middle East and North and West Africa in addition to the BMD missions, I want them to know they’re in the right place at the right time for their country,” he said.

The USO show was filled comedy, music, and heartfelt appreciation from the celebrities.

“You guys have gone out there, sacrificing for us and we wouldn’t be able to do the things we do without you guys,” said Fister. “It’s something that doesn’t go unnoticed and we’re definitely supporting from home.”

Markle echoed Fister’s sentiments and remarked about how meeting the troops amplified the connecting she felt to the base.

“Hearing their stories, where they’re from, who their families are and just having that connection to the base made it so real,” said Markle. “Today has been a day filled with a lot of chills and a lot of tears.”

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LASER |

System operated with video game-like controller

Continued from B1

John F. Williams The Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) USS Ponce (ASB(I) 15) conducts an operational demonstration of the Office of Naval Research (ONR)-sponsored Laser Weapon System (LaWS) while deployed to the Arabian Gulf.

NeRD

Sailors worked daily with LaWS over several months since it was installed, and reported the weapon performed flawlessly, including in adverse weather conditions of high winds, heat and humidity. They noted the system exceeded expectations for both reliability and maintainability.

The system is operated by a video-game like controller, and can address multiple threats using a range of escalating options, from non-lethal measures such as optical “dazzling” and disabling, to lethal destruction if necessary. It could prove to be a pivotal asset against what are termed “asymmetric threats,” which include small attack boats and UAVs. Data regarding accuracy, lethality and other factors from the Ponce deployment will guide the development of weapons under ONR’s Solid-State Laser-Technology Maturation program. Under this program, industry teams have been selected to develop cost-effective, combat-ready laser prototypes that could be installed on vessels such as guided-missile destroyers and the Littoral Combat Ship in the early 2020s.

Researchers say the revolutionary technology breakthroughs demonstrated by LaWS will ultimately benefit not only U.S. Navy surface ships, but also airborne and groundbased weapon systems.

While laser weapons offer new levels of precision and speed for naval warfighters, they also bring increased safety for ships and crews, as lasers are not dependent on the traditional propellant and gunpowder-based ordnance found on ships. Lasers run on electricity and can be fired as long as there is power.

They also cost less to build, install and fire than traditional kinetic weapons – for example a multimillion-dollar missile.

“At less than a dollar per shot, there’s no question about the value LaWS provides,” said Klunder. “With affordability a serious concern for our defense budgets, this will more effectively manage resources to ensure our Sailors and Marines are never in a fair fight.”

The Navy already has demonstrated the effectiveness of lasers in a variety of maritime settings. In a 2011 demonstration, a laser was used to defeat multiple small boat threats from a destroyer. In 2012, LaWS downed several unmanned aircraft in tests during naval exercises. Specific details on next steps and timeframes are being determined as the data from the current demonstrations are analyzed.

The announcement confirms continued significant progress on directed-energy weapons, and meets the timeframe announced by Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert at the 2013 Sea-Air-Space Expo. Greenert will be the opening speaker at the upcoming Naval Future Force Science and Technology EXPO in February 2015, where many of the innovative technologies coming to fruition for the Navy and Marine Corps will be on display.

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E-readers used to enhance leisure time, promote professional growth JoAnna Delfin The littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) is moored at Apra Harbor on U.S. Naval Base Guam. Fort Worth is conducting its maiden 16-month rotational deployment in support of the Indo-Asia-Pacific rebalance.

Continued from B1 The e-readers were produced to enhance leisure time, while promoting professional growth. They contain most of the 18 titles that comprise the Chief of Naval Operations Professional Reading Program.

“The Navy e-Reader is a definite hit with the submarine force,” said Senior Chief Electronics Technician, Kevin Rollert, chief of the boat, USS Jacksonville (SSN-699). “During at-sea time there is routinely a five person waitlist. The material is what today’s Sailors want to read and is one of the most popular morale items onboard.”

Submarines began receiving the NeRDs in May of this year. They were a huge hit with the Sailors. As a result of this success, the program is expanding to include the surface fleet.

“The NeRDs have been shipped to the Deployed Forces Support (DFS) offices,” said Nilya Carrato, program assistant for the library program. “Once DFS receives them then they are distributed to the surface fleet.”

The e-Reader has already been shipped to all homeports worldwide. They are being distributed to smaller combatants such as mine sweepers, destroyers, frigates, and cruisers, and also to the hospital ships, Diego Garcia

LCS

| 32 LCS ships planned for fleet

Continued from B1

MC2 Bryan Niegel Navy Installations Command’s Navy General Library Program (NLGP) announced the release of the new Navy e-Reader device (NeRD). The NeRD was developed in conjunction with the NGLP and is an essential component of the U.S. Navy’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) program.

The material is what today’s Sailors want to read and is one of the most popular morale items onboard.”

-Senior Chief Electronics Technician Kevin Rollert

Shore Library, and Navy Air Facility Atsugi Shore Library.

The NGLP office plans to include all other surface ships, including aircraft carriers, in the NeRD program in the future.

The collection contains a

wide variety of titles such as “The Odyssey,” “Game of Thrones” and “Bossy Pants.”

“There is something for everyone,” said Carrato.

Carrato added that since its initial release the title list has had some adjustments and that the list of titles is constantly being reviewed. Carrato added that the NeRDs now have fiction, contemporary and best seller genres that appeal to both men and women. For example, they added “To Kill A Mocking Bird” to the classic literature section and more books with female heroines in the SciFi section.

Current plans call for 1,170 NeRDs to be distributed, with 1,140 going to the fleet and 30 going to shore libraries.

While there are not enough NeRDs for every Sailor, there are enough to share.

Adding to current LCS Flight 0+ baseline configurations, which include the 57mm gun and SeaRAM missile system, this ship will be equipped with overthe-horizon surface-to-surface missiles, air defense upgrades (sensors and weapons), an advanced electronic warfare system; advanced decoys; a towed array system for submarine detection and torpedo defense, two 25 mm guns, an armed helicopter capable of engaging with either Hellfire missiles or MK-54 torpedoes, and an unmanned FireScout helicopter for surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting.

Modularity design features will also be retained to augment SUW and ASW capabilities as directed by the fleet commanders. Available mission modules include Longbow Surface to-Surface Missiles (Hellfire), two MK46 30 mm guns, and two 11 meter RHIBs for Surface Warfare, or a variable depth sonar for submarine warfare which, when added to the ship’s organic multi-function towed array and embarked helicopter, make this an extremely effective anti-submarine warfare platform.

In addition to the improved weapon systems capabilities for this ship, which reduce its susceptibility to being hit by a threat weapon, the small surface combatant will also include improved passive measures – measures that will reduce the ship’s signature against mine threats, and measures that will harden certain vital spaces and systems against potential damage caused by weapon impact – to further enhance its overall survivability.

From an operational perspective, the sum of these improvements will increase the ship’s capability and availability to participate in SUW Surface Action Groups, ASW Search and Attack Units; escort of High Value Units, and support of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) SUW and ASW operations.

■ LCS ships With increased lethality and survivability, the modified LCS will provide the flexibility to operate both independently and as a part of an aggregated force.

This decision allows the Navy to add organic multi-mission capabilities to the small surface combatant force while leveraging the benefits and affordability of the LCS program.

The modified LCS ships will complement the planned 32 LCS ships, resulting in a 52 ship Small Surface Combatant Fleet in keeping with the Navy’s Force Structure Analysis.

The 32 LCS ships, with their full modular capability, will allow the Navy to deploy assets to meet the Navy’s mine warfare, SUW, and ASW demands.

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Navyenergy

Navy receives Federal Energy and Water Management Award

By Regina Adams NAVFAC Washington Public Affairs

WASHINGTON

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognized the Navy as a recipient of the 2014 Federal Energy and Water Management Awards, Dec. 9.

Capt. Tony Edmonds, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Washington commanding officer and Naval District Washington(NDW) regional engineer, and Lt. Cmdr. Keith Benson, NDW and NAVFAC Washington energy officer, accepted the national award during a ceremony held at the National Archives and Records Administration in Washington D.C. “It’s an honor and privilege to be recognized by Department of Energy Federal Energy Management Program for our comprehensive energy program at Naval District Washington and NAVFAC Washington,” Benson said.

This year, the DOE recognized 25 winners across the federal government as recipients of the 2014 Federal Energy and Water Management Awards. The annual awards highlight exceptional federal agency efforts for improving the nation’s energy, water, aviation and vehicle fleets. Each winner deployed cutting-edge practices that will significantly cut carbon pollution, protect the environment, and strengthen national security.

In 2013, Naval District Washington built the foundation for a comprehensive energy program. The program focuses on five energy pillars: energy culture, energy information, energy efficiency, renewable energy and alternative fuels and energy security. Five teams were established to enhance energy leadership with the focus on optimizing retro-commissioning projects, identifying potential renewable energy opportunities, collecting and analyzing data on fuel consumption, installing advanced metering, and deploying smart grids that enable technologies to monitor, control and respond to building and utility management systems.

“We thank all those energy warriors who continue to make daily progress across all energy pillars,” Benson said.

NAVFAC Washington continues to lead the charge on energy program initiatives. Across the region’s six installations, energy intensity was reduced by 19 percent and water intensity by 13 percent. The program created 50 megawatts of renewable energy opportunity and brought the total of advanced metering infrastructure to 99 percent installed with 37 percent actively connected.

Naval District Washington’s program forms the basis of its energy policy and fundamentally empowers all employees to use energy resources efficiently all the time.

THE 12 DAYS OF ENERGY AND WATER SAVINGS! You’ve heard of the 12 Days of Christmas?

Here are 12 days of energy and water saving projects that will give back long after the holidays are gone!

1. Check your toilets. If they make noise when not being flushed, you could have a leak.

2. Use rebates to change incandescent light bulbs to CFLs or LEDs. 3. Read up on energy and water efficiency.

4. Check all faucets in your home and fix any leaks if you have them.

5. Test the door gaskets on your refrigerator/ freezer. Place a dollar bill or a piece of paper between the seal and the refrigerator and close the door. Pull the paper out. You should feel tension as you pull. If not, the seal may need to be replaced.

6. Make chili in your crock pot instead of your stovetop.

7. Set your water heater to 120 degrees to prevent burns.

8. Use your microwave instead of the stove when possible.

9. Turn off ceiling fans when you leave a room.

Fans cool people, not rooms.

10. Turn off lights when not in a room.

11. Change your air filter every month during the cooling season.

12. Install a low-flow showerhead and save water. ~Source: News from JEA

Sandra Niedzwiecki Timothy Unruch, director, Federal Energy Management Program, U.S. Department of Energy, gives the opening remarks during the 2014 Federal Energy and Management awards ceremony.

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SECNAV discusses Navy, Arctic at UAF Office of the Secretary of the Navy WASHINGTON

MCSN Andrew Schneider The guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) transits the North Arabian Sea.

USS PAUL HAMILTON (DDG 60) RESCUES MISSING MARINER

By Ensign Ashleigh M. Share USS Paul Hamilton Public Affairs

USS PAUL HAMILTON, AT SEA

Sailors on board Paul Hamilton have a heroic sea story to share and an early Christmas gift – saving a life.”

-Cmdr. John Barsano

Arleigh Burke-class guidedmissile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) rescued a stranded mariner, Dec. 9, while operating south of the Hawaiian Islands.

Paul Hamilton Sailors rendered assistance to Ron Ingraham after receiving a distress call from U.S. Coast Guard District 14’s Honolulu Sector.

Ingraham, stranded at sea since Nov. 27, was caught in a storm that blew his vessel approximately 200 miles south of the Hawaiian Islands, leaving him without food or water for 12 days. The Coast Guard ceased searching for Ingraham Dec. 1, after Coast Guard and Navy crews conducted an extensive search of the area, flying 59 sorties and covering approximately 12,000 square miles.

“I thought I was going to die today,” said Ingraham. “You guys are heroes.”

Paul Hamilton received the call while approximately 14 miles from the vessel’s last known position and arrived on scene about 30 minutes later. Once on scene, Sailors aboard Paul Hamilton launched a seven-meter rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) to render assistance.

The RHIB crew of Paul Hamilton, that comprised Ensign John Crow from San Diego, Petty Officer Majelle Medrano-Pangasinan from the Republic of the Philippines, Petty Officer Jeffery Hansen, from Tacoma, Washington, Petty Officer Darren Purvis, from Raleigh, North Carolina, and Petty Officer Michael FarbridgeCurrie, from Las Vegas, provided food, water and medical attention.

Ingraham embarked Paul Hamilton while awaiting a Coast Guard cutter to take him and tow his

vessel, Malia, back to port.

“We are grateful to be a lifelong friend of Mr. Ron Ingraham,” said Paul Hamilton Commanding Officer Cmdr. John Barsano. “Sailors on board Paul Hamilton have a heroic sea story to share and an early Christmas gift – saving a life.”

Paul Hamilton is one of eight surface warfare ships of Commander, Destroyer Squadron 21.

The ship maintains warfighting readiness, capable of operating forward with allies and partners in the Western Pacific to deter aggression and preserve peace.

Joint, interagency and international relationships strengthen U.S. 3rd Fleet’s ability to respond to crisis and protect the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners.

For more news from Commander, Navy Region Hawaii, visit www. navy.mil/local/cnrh/.

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus met with senior research personnel and faculty members at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Dec. 5, to discuss the role of the U.S. Navy in the arctic.

“We in the Navy have a particular interest (in the arctic) because our responsibilities increase as the arctic changes,” said Mabus. “As sea levels rise, as ice melts, our role in terms of freedom of navigation, in terms of search and rescue and in terms of scientific exploration, increases pretty dramatically.”

Home to the International Arctic Research Center, UAF’s unique location makes it especially well situated to serve as a hub of research for areas such as the integration and coordination of the study of the arctic and the impact of climate change on this dynamic region.

“One of the main reasons I came here was to hear about this flagship university, and from its resident experts, how we might partner outside our existing Office of Naval Research (ONR) projects, in arctic research,” said Mabus. “The arctic is only going to gain importance, particularly for the U.S. Navy.”

Currently, ONR has three major projects on the Alaska side of the Arctic Ocean, including seasonal ice zone reconnaissance surveys.

As the United States prepares to take over chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2015, Mabus’ visit to Fairbanks underscored the importance the U.S. Navy places on the arctic, not just in the short term, but through 2030 and beyond.

Previously this year, Mabus visited Sweden, Finland and Norway in an effort to strengthen relationships with these fellow Arctic Council nations.

“What we’re trying to do through building these partnerships,” Mabus said, “is to do some things now that will allow us to be prepared. As the arctic changes, we have to maintain the ability to be where we’re needed, when we’re needed. To have that presence, you cannot surge it, you cannot wait for an emergency, you have to be ready.”

The U.S. Navy’s focus on the arctic is expected to become more prominent over the coming years.

“The arctic is becoming increasingly important, not just for us, not just for the members of the arctic council, but also for the world,” said Mabus.

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CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR IN AND AROUND HAMPTON ROADS! Norfolk Ring in 2015 ■

Who: DoubleTree by Hilton Norfolk Airport ■ When: Dec. 31 - Jan. 1 ■ Where: 1500 North Military Hwy ■ For more information: call 595-1900 or email webmaster@thevlm.org This package includes overnight accommodations, dinner in a spacious ballroom with gourmet food stations throughout, adult beverage toast at midnight, and live music from The Janitors (based out of Hampton Roads). The Janitors are selfdescribed as a tight blend of Rhythm & Blues, 60s Soul, 70s Funk, Country, Classic rock and current Top 40 Dance keep people of all ages dancing from the first note ‘til the last!

New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise ■ Who: Spirit of Norfolk ■ When: Dec. 31, board at 7:30 p.m.

■ Where: 333 Waterside Drive ■ Cost: $139.90 per person ■ For more information: call 866-304-2469

Start 2015 out on the water! Head to Norfolk’s exciting waterfront for an entertaining New Year’s party unlike any other. Aboard Spirit of Norfolk’s 2014 New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise you’ll get buffet dining, DJ music for dancing and awesome views of the Navy’s Atlantic Fleet – all for one price! Make this New Year’s Eve a special memory for many years to come.

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free entertainment, fireworks and laser light show. Your choice of four packages giving you flexibility to decide what works best for you and your party. All complete with the convenience of included motor coach transportation between the hotel and Town Center.

Town Center 2014 New Year’s Eve Bash ■ ■ ■ ■

Who: Virginia Beach Town Center When: Dec. 31 Where: Begins at Pembroke Mall For more information: visit http:// www.lastnightonthetown.com/ Celebrate the “Last Night on the Town,” the City of Virginia Beach’s premier New Year’s Eve event. The festivities begin in the afternoon at Pembroke Mall with entertainment for the whole family by The Magic of Krendl & Company, including a children’s countdown and balloon drop at 5 a.m. The adult fun continues throughout the night at Town Center with live music by Lla.m.as at Brunch, The Fuzz Band, Seth Stainback & Roosterfoot, and headline band Eddie Money. A midnight countdown and a spectacular laser light show, fireworks, and Virginia Beach Ball Drop will ring in 2015.

Portsmouth Noon Year’s Eve Bash: Countdown To Noon

Who: Founders Inn and Spa When: Dec. 31 - Jan. 1, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

■ Where: 5641 Indian River Road ■ Cost: $350/couple.

■ For more information: call (800) 9264466 or email holidays@foundersinn.com Celebrate New Year’s Eve at our Gala Ball featuring an elegant and sumptuous buffet dinner and dance, adult beverage toast count-down to midnight. Entertainment by the 10 Spot Band, a 5 piece ensemble playing a variety of Motown, Big Band, modern and classical hits.

Reservations required. Also includes overnight accommodations for two adults in a standard guest room, and New Year’s Day brunch for two.

New Year’s Eve Last Night On The Town ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Who: The Oceanfront Inn When: Dec. 31 - Jan. 1 Where: 2901 Atlantic Avenue Cost: $129-$299 per couple For more information: call (888) 8262326 or email info@oceanfrontinn.com Ring in the New Year with our exclusive offer partnered with Town Center’s Last Night on the Town event featuring

Williamsburg First Night Williamsburg ■ Who: New Year’s Eve in City of Williamsburg and College of William & Mary ■ When: Dec. 31 (3:00 a.m.-11:59 a.m.)

■ Where: 200 Sadler Drive ■ Cost: $15.00 for souvenir Admission Button ■ For more information: call 258-5153 or email info@firstnightwilliamsburg.org

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Who: Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center ■ When: Dec. 31 (11 p.m.-2 a.m.)

■ Where: 420 High Street ■ For more information: call 393-8543 or visit www.portsmouthartcenter.com.

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a.m. to 1 p.m. Museum is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some activities require a fee in addition to museum admission.

There is no better place to ring in the New Year then the Portsmouth Museums!

Countdown to noon with a glittery ball drop, children’s activities and toast to the New Year at the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center. Families can enjoy all these fun-filled, and family friendly New Year’s festivities all before bedtime. Festivities begin at 11 a.m. with a dramatic countdown to Noon followed by a toast, craft activities, music, and more!

Newport News High Noon Year’s Eve at the Virginia Living Museum ■ ■ ■ ■

Who: Virginia Living Museum When: Dec. 31 (11 p.m.-1 a.m.)

Where: 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard Cost: : $17+adult/$13+child, additional activities $10 in advance, $12 at the door ■ For more information: call 595-1900 or email webmaster@thevlm.org The whole family can enjoy this daytime western-themed New Year’s celebration at the Virginia Living Museum. Meet special animal friends from the Teeny Tiny Farm.

Come dressed as a cowpoke. Meet Bubbles the Clown. Celebrate New Year’s with carnival games, prizes, face paint, crafts and other fun activities. Count down at noon. 11

First Night Williamsburg is a family-oriented, non-alcoholic New Year’s Eve celebration of the performing arts presented throughout the City of Williamsburg and on the campus of the College of William & Mary.

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Cost: $80 - $250 For more information: call (888) 7184253 or email info@lemasque.info Le’Masque is Virginia’s ultimate New Year’s Eve Masquerade Gala. This awe inspiring, over-the-top event and nightlife excursion is to raise awareness of the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation (UMDF). Proceeds will support mitochondrial research and education being conducted at VCU School of Engineering. Additionally, proceeds from special events fees help the Science Museum of Virginia reach its goal of improving science literacy for all Virginians. Just another reason you’ll feel good about your participating in this event at the Museum.

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Richmond New Year’s Eve Family Frolic At Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Who: Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden When: Dec. 31 (2-5 p.m.)

Where: 1800 Lakeside Avenue cost: $12 Adult/$11 Senior/$8 Child For more information: call (804) 2629887 and email Bethm@lewisginter.org Regular Garden admission; all activities included with regular Garden admission.

Fun for all ages! All of the activities are inside the warm and cozy Kelly Education Center. Activities include a live concert by the Ululating Mummies, continuing our “Rolling in the New Year’s” tradition of rolling down the hill to the Rose Garden (weather permitting), photo opportunities with the Garden Keeper & the Butterfly Fairy, and the dominion GardenFest of Lights from 5 - 10 p.m.

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Who: Science Museum of Virginia When: Dec. 31 (9 -11:59 p.m.) and Jan. 1 (midnight -1 a.m.)

■ Where: 2500 W. Broad St.

Who: The Inn at Tabbs Creek Waterfront B&B ■ When: Dec. 29 - Jan. 1 ■ Where: 384 Turpin Lane, Port Haywood ■ For more information: call (804) 7255136 or email innattabbscreek@gmail. com Tired of the New Year’s Eve madness with tons of traffic, crowds and noise?

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Oh Where, Oh Where Is My Christmas Tree ■ ■ ■ ■

When: Dec. 20, 8 p.m.

Where: The American Theatre, Hampton Cost: $15 For more information, visit: http://www.hamptonarts. net/events/detail/kbana-blaq

Old Dominion University Athletics has launched a program that provides military folks with free tickets to the school’s sporting events.

Tickets for Troops will give roughly 100 tickets per event to active-duty and retired military members and their families to attend basketball, baseball and football games, and wrestling and soccer matches. Military members can receive up to four tickets per family.

The program is sponsored by ADS Inc., an equipment and logistics provider. Fans also can contribute to the program by making donations when they purchase tickets.

The men’s and women’s basketball teams will honor the military at games on Jan. 17 and Jan. 24, respectively. Up to 250 tickets will be given, courtesy of the program, at these games.

For info about obtaining tickets, contact Jackie Barrow, director of Old Dominion Athletics’ community relations, at 683-3359 or jbarrow@odu.edu; or Constant Center at 683-4444 (option 3).

Right: ODU’s Jonathan Arledge shoots over VCU’s Melvin Johnson at ODU’s Ted Constant Convocation Center in Norfolk on Saturday, Nov. 29. Photo by Steve Earley | The Virginian-Pilot.

K’bana Blaq will be presenting his first work that he alone wrote, cast and directed. A modern-day mix of Scrooge and Annie, “Oh Where, Oh Where Is My Christmas Tree” is an original story that takes place over the two days leading up to Christmas Day. Brokenhearted Devon Leehart is hiding himself under selfishness and anger, Mr. Leehart runs the orphanage he inherited from his late mother with an iron fist.

He remains distant and cold as he works to close the orphanage without losing the trust fund tied to it. After the children discover what lies behind the madman, they set a course planning mission-impossible to bring back Leehart’s passion for life – and song!

Peninsula Glass Guild 27th annual Juried exhibition ■ ■ ■

When: Now through Jan. 25 Where: Charles H. Taylor Arts Center, Hampton For more information, visit: http://www.hamptonarts. net/the-charles-h-taylor-arts-center/exhibitions This 27th annual Juried exhibition presents the many forms of glass created by members of the Peninsula Glass Guild. The PGG, established in 1986 to promote quality art glass in the community, is a membership organization of glass artists working in Virginia. The exhibition offers 100 works by 40 glass artists in a wide range of creative processes, including blown, carved, cast, painted, flame worked, fused, leaded, neon, sandblasted and stained glass.

Courtesy photo The Best Christmas Pageant Ever tells the story of an unlikely group of kids who learn the true meaning of Christmas.

Virginia Children’s Chorus tryouts ■ ■

When: Jan. 5, 6 and 10 Where: Talbot Park Baptist Church, 6919 Granby St., Norfolk.

■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, visit: www.vachildrenschorus. org, call 440-9100 or e-mail vcccmgr@verizon.net to schedule an audition Do you know a child who loves to sing? The Virginia Children’s Chorus will hold auditions for new students for the spring season. We welcome boys and girls entering grades 1 to 12 – from young beginners to serious high school singers. We have a choice of Norfolk or Virginia Beach rehearsal sites for singers in the two younger choirs (approx. grades 1 to 7). Group try-outs are available for children entering grades 1 through 3.

All students receive excellent voice training and perform in concert while making new friends and having fun!

Santa’s Lil’ Helpers 2-Mile Family Fun Run ■ ■

When: Dec. 22, 8:05 a.m.

Where: Scott Center Annex, Strike Zone Bowling Center, Portsmouth ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, call: 967-2500 or visit www. discovermwr.com.

Same-day registration begins at 7 a.m. Race T-shirts will be given to the first 300 preregistered participants. You must participate in order to claim a T-shirt. Breakfast with Santa and bowling from 9-11 a.m.

Beat the Ball 5K ■ ■ ■ ■

When: Dec. 31, 11:15 p.m.

Where: Portsmouth MWR, NMCP Cost: Free For more information, call: 953-7024 or 953-7108, or visit www.discovermwr.com/btb5k.

Registration begins at 10 p.m. Live DJ! Get a head start on your new year’s resolutions! A healthy way to start 2015! Event includes a midnight toast.

Food and beverages will be at the gym after the run.

Preregistration ends Friday, Dec. 26.

Sentara New Year’s Day 5K Race ■ ■

When: Jan. 1, 11 a.m.

Where: Coliseum Central, 4001 Coliseum Dr., Hampton ■ Cost: $20 before Dec. 23, $25 after Dec. 23, $15 without T-shirt ■ For more information, visit: www.sentarafitness.com, call 766-2658 or e-mail devans@sentarafitness.com We invite you to participate in the Sentara New Year’s Day 5K in memory of Denise Suits, for the American Cancer Society. Suits was an employee of Sentara Center for Health and Fitness (SCHF) and after losing the fight against cancer, the race is still held in her memory benefitting the American Cancer Society.

This will be the 20th year of the event. To print out a registration form, visit http://www.sentarafitness.com/ images/pdf/2014-Race-Flyer.pdf

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Hugh Copeland, Hurrah Players celebrate 31 years

By Yiorgo Contributing Writer

Hugh Copeland and the Hurrah Players are celebrating their 31 season with such family musicals as “The Path to Freedom” in February, Disney’s “Mulan” in March, Broadway “Sizzles” in May, “The Magic and Music of Motown” in July and “3 Blind MiceAgainst All Odds” in August.

I recently sat down with Hugh to find out a little bit more about this very fascinating man, who has been instrumental in building the foundations of the careers of so many stars in the entertainment world today.

Yiorgo: Tell us a little about yourself, and who motivated you to pursue theater.

Hugh Copeland: I was born in Belvedere, a little Quaker community in North Carolina and my grandmother, who was a Sunday school teacher at the Quaker Church, unbeknownst to her, was my first theater teacher. She would act out her lessons by taking what was written and bring it to life and that absolutely amazed me. My father actually build a theater in our garage when I was 7 years old and I would write plays, rehearse them with my friends and then we would put them on, charging people money. That was my beginning of my passion for theater.

The most amazing thing that happened in my life was that I attended Smith College, originally an all girls’ school. I was fortunate in that for 7 years, men were allowed to get a masters degree in theater there because they had just started the theater program and needed students.

Y: You eventually taught in Norfolk.

HC: Yes, I was basically the forerunner of the Governors School in a sense that it was housed at Booker T. Washington but students from all 5 high schools could audition, then come to Booker T. for an afternoon city wide program that I headed.

Y: Why did you start the Hurrah Players?

HC: In 1984 with a lot of support from the community and Paul Dicklin, who started the career theater program at ODU, I was encouraged to branch out and serve more children of all ages and that’s when Hurrah was incorpo-

rated and Hurrah Players became a not for profit theater company. We started with 9 students in the lobby of the Riverview Theater on Granby St. and after several other locations, in 2010 after much work by the Board of Directors and so many others; we are at our current location of 485 St. Paul’s Blvd.

Norfolk, VA. 23510.

Y: You have molded the young careers of so many stars now on Broadway, movies and TV. Can you share some of their names and accomplishments?

HC: I have been very honored to work with so many talented people.

I apologize in advance because I am sure I will inevitably leave someone out. Some of them are: Adrian Warren who in 1997 was our black Annie and I am sad to say it got national attention that a regional theater had a black Annie. Adrian went on to star on Broadway in Bring it On, and in other Broadway shows such as The Wiz, Dreamgirls as well as movies and television; Van Hughes has had several lead and supporting roles on Broadway such as American Idiot, and many Television shows and movies; Grant Gustin currently stars on the TV show Flash as Flash, he had a recurring role on Glee, was in a Lifetime movie and on Broadway in West Side Story; Tiffany Haas is currently in Wicked as Glinda the Good Witch on Broadway; Emmy Raver-Lampman is Alphaba in the touring Broadway production of Wicked; Derrick Wiggins was one of the first black princes in Wicked, he was also in Lion King and is now on Broadway as one of the leads in Book of Mormon; Derrick Williams is one of the leads on Broadway now in Book of Mormon; Max Chucker was in West side Story, and Fiddler on the Roof; Dustin Elsea is in his 8th year in Stomp; Anthony Wayne was on Broadway in Anything Goes, and Pippin; Jay Pharoah is starring now as one of the members of Saturday Night Live; Tiffany Howard was on Broadway in Motown; Anthony Wayne was in Anything Goes, Pricilla and Pippin on Broadway; Rashidra Scott is currently on Broadway in Beautiful, the Carol King Musical and also was in Sister Act, Hair and Avenue Q. among others.

Courtesy photo Hugh Copeland and the Hurrah Players are celebrating their 31st season.

Y: Where are some of the more interesting locations that the Hurrah players have performed through the years?

HC: Our students have been invited to perform in Washington, D.C., Nags Head, North Carolina, The Homestead, New York City, four times in Disney World, twice in Pearl Harbor and also at the American Embassy in London to mention just a few.

Y: Can you share a fun road story with us?

HC: We were in Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade one year and they are so particular with the costumes we had to send them a picture in advance of us dressed as toy solders with white gloves on. We get to New York and there were 60 of us, only to realize that we had left the gloves back in Virginia. So I went and bought white socks and instructed the group that when they inspected us to have our hands closed like a fist and from a distance the Macy’s people could not tell the difference. We did the whole parade waving with white socks on our hands instead of gloves.

Y: Tell us about Hurrah’s recent purchase of an additional building in the new Arts District of Norfolk and the current Capital Campaign going on.

HC: We have purchased our building, and with the help of the Perry foundation we have completed phase I that includes the scene shops, dressing rooms, bathrooms, and kitchen area.

Phase II is what we are razing money for now, to help complete the other side of the building. We need to put on a new roof, built the Perry Family Theater, classrooms, resource centers, offices, etc. We need to raise 1.5 million and we have raised nearly a million so we hope to wrap within next year.

People can contribute to our Capital Campaign Fund by going to our site at http://hurrahplayers.com/

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5 ways to maximize your fireplace/chimney efficiency

By Erin Connealy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

The Northeast and much of the country has had very frigid temperatures lately! If you're like me, nothing sounds better than cozying up to the fireplace with a cup of cocoa on a cold day. But be aware that while fireplaces can be a great source of warmth during the winter, if they are not properly maintained, they can contribute to quite a bit of heat loss in your living space.

Here are a few tips to make sure you're maximizing your fireplace and chimney efficiency

this winter: ■ Keep the fireplace damper closed unless you have a fire burning. It can be easy to forget to close it when the fire has burned out, but keeping the damper open can cause drafts and heat loss in the rest of the house.

■ Install tempered glass doors and a heat-air exchange system that blows warm air back into the room.

■ Check the seals around your fireplace flue damper – if the seals aren't tight, you could be losing home heating through the chimney.

■ Insulate your chimney. Exiting exhaust from chimneys can create

creosote build-up and can decrease the efficiency of your fireplace.

Liners provide maximum efficiency for your chimney and protect masonry from corrosive byproducts of the flue gases.

■ Get your chimney properly inspected by a chimney sweep certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of America each year before it gets too cold. A certified chimney sweep can offer advice to help make sure all the components of your fireplace and chimney are functioning efficiently and safely.

■ Lastly, and this may seem obvious, but if you don't use your

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fireplace, consult an expert and have the chimney flue plugged and sealed.

These tips should keep you warm

in your house year round. If you'd like more tips similar to these, see our Energy Saver tips on wood and pellet heating maintenance.

Change-of-season checklist for lowering home energy costs Brandpoint

The change of season creates a need for many adjustments around your home, from switching over wardrobes to warmer clothes, to completing necessary yard work and home repairs. You can also make adjustments to ensure you get the most out of your heating and cooling dollars as temperatures change.

When you consider that space heating is the largest energy expense in the average U.S. home – accounting for 45 percent of energy bills, according to energy.gov – it makes sense to take steps to improve heating efficiency. Tackle this change-of-season checklist to help lower home energy costs now, before the long, cold winter sets in.

Program your thermostat An easy first step is to turn down the temperature on your thermostat, particularly while you’re away from home. You can save roughly 10 percent a year on your heating and cooling bills by turning your thermostat

temperatures and make adjustments remotely from a smartphone, tablet or computer as well as enabling you to receive temperature alerts via text and email. You can even view system-generated charts to determine how much energy you’re using, so you can immediately make adjustments to save money.

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back 10 to 15 degrees for eight hours, according to energy.gov. And, since fall temperatures can fluctuate quickly, from warm and balmy during one part of the day to cold and blustery during another, consider a programmable thermostat that you can adjust remotely as weather conditions change.

For example, some thermostats let you program seven days of temperatures, with up to six schedules per day, as well as monitor

Change your furnace filter When your HVAC system circulates and filters the air in your home, dust and dirt particles build up on the filter. Excessive accumulation can block the airflow, forcing the system to work harder to maintain the desired temperature. And the harder the system works, the more energy it uses. Your system will have to work less, use less energy and last longer if you clean or replace your filter monthly, or at least every three months.

Take steps to keep cold air out Small cracks and holes throughout your home can be a source of heat loss. To help keep cold air out and warm air in, add weath-

er-stripping around windows and doors.

Consider adding insulation to your attic or crawl space. Even closing your drapes at night can help keep heat inside.

Protect outdoor HVAC equipment Take some time to care for your outdoor HVAC unit, too. Clean off any fallen and decaying leaves from the fan grill so they won’t affect its operating efficiency.

Schedule annual HVAC servicing Now is an ideal time to schedule an annual servicing checkup for your heating and cooling system. A qualified dealer can inspect your system and recommend any adjustments to ensure it is working properly and make any necessary repairs.

These steps will better prepare your home for the season change, and also keep your family more comfortable, no matter what the weather brings. So check off all the items on your list and watch those lower energy bills come in.

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Interstellar: With our time on Earth coming to an end, a team of explorers undertakes the most important mission in human history; traveling beyond this galaxy to discover whether mankind has a future among the stars.

THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES Courtesy of New Line Cinema

Peter Jackson takes cues from the appendices of The Lord of the Rings to expand New Line Cinema’s Hobbit adaptation with this third ďŹ lm completing the epic tale of Bilbo Baggins, as played by Martin Freeman.

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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1: When Katniss destroys the games, she goes to District 13 after District 12 is destroyed. She meets President Coin who convinces her to be the symbol of rebellion, while trying to save Peeta from the Capitol.

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Thursday, Dec. 18 7 p.m. Interstellar (PG-13)

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Ben Stiller and director Shawn Levy return for more after-hours mayhem in this third outing of the successful Night at the Museum series. When the magic that brings the exhibits to life begins to fade, Larry (Ben Stiller) rallies his historical friends for a trip to London and the adventure of a lifetime. Owen Wilson, Steve Coogan, Ricky Gervais, and Rebel Wilson co-star.

Friday, Dec. 19 6 p.m.The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 (PG-13) 9 p.m. Birdman (R)

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Saturday, Dec. 20 1 p.m. Big Hero 6 (PG) 4 p.m.The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 (PG-13) 7 p.m. Birdman (R)

Saturday, Dec. 20 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Santa visits!

Noon Big Hero 6 (PG) 3 p.m.The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 (PG-13) 6 p.m. Interstellar (PG-13) 9 p.m. Birdman (R)

Sunday, Dec. 21 1 p.m. FREE: Polar Express (G) 4 p.m.The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 (PG-13) 7 p.m. Nightcrawler (R)

Sunday, Dec. 21 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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Avoid ambiguity. Aspiring to “lose weight” isn’t an effective resolution. Instead, Kriegler says, you should focus on a course of actions rather than the outcome such actions produce. “Focus on making small, realistic commitments to goals you can achieve along the way,” he says. “Lose five pounds of fat over the next three months is a much better – and more achievable resolution, plus you’ll be able to track your progress and set new goals once you achieve it.”

Kick off your commitment in a healthy way. Demonstrate your commitment by kicking off the new year with an activity that will help you reach your goals. Walk your first 5K with your friends or family.

Resolve to take daily action - no matter how simplistic it is. “Most of us bite off more than we can chew and forget about what’s not within our direct control,” says Kriegler. “Life is busy – everyone has demands to meet and responsibilities often prevent us from carrying out our grand intentions of turning our lifestyles on end by working out, sleeping eight hours each night or perfectly portioning our home-prepped meals.” Instead of setting grand plans, resolve to string together 365 days of tiny battles won and see what happens. Chances are,

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Expect to fail sometimes. If you keep things simple, an occasional failure shouldn’t be a problem. In fact, it should seem so easy to get back on the right track that you almost have to laugh at yourself for falling off in the first place. Set behavior goals that appear easy but are effective enough to make progress even if you only hit the target 80 percent of the time. Kriegler says that missing one day of sticking to your plan shouldn’t ruin your desire to continue, especially if the miss is an expected part of the process.

Eat well to live well. The types of food you eat can be as important as, if not more important than, the calories they contain.

This year, commit to really thinking about the foods you eat, every time you eat. Keep a food journal for a week and write down everything that you eat and drink as well as how much and make a point to note how you feel. Be honest with yourself about those occasions when you may choose to eat something that isn’t in the interest of your healthy eating plan. When you do an honest assessment of your eating patterns, you will likely see where moderation can work for you and where it can’t.

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New Year’s resolutions often focus on personal improvement. This year experts are encouraging entire families to consider making a pledge to adopt a healthier and more active lifestyle.

Parents have more potential than anybody else to influence their children’s behavior – including their eating habits – according to a study by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

In fact, parents outrank sports celebrities as the people most children would most like to be, according to the survey.

“You are the most influential role model in your child’s life,” says Kim Larson, registered dietitian nutritionist and Academy spokesperson. “Modeling healthy eating behaviors encourages children to adopt and choose healthy behaviors that will benefit them for a lifetime.”

Setting realistic goals Small steps add up, and Larson recommends making healthy lifestyle changes that are realistic and easy to stick with for the long-haul. Try adopting healthy changes for the entire family, such as: ■ Make sure your kids know they are part of the team and that health and fitness are a family affair.

■ Encourage children to help plan meals – from developing the menu to shopping to preparing and serving the meal.

■ Serve regular, balanced meals and snacks with a variety of nutrient-rich foods.

■ Eat breakfast daily.

■ Enjoy family dinner together each night or as often as possible.

■ At each meal, fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables.

■ Make at least half of the grains you eat whole grains.

■ Get active. Incorporate physical activity where you can in your day, whether taking a family walk after dinner or hitting the gym. Remember, children and teens should get at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day, and adults should get two and a half hours per week.

ONE LAST INDULGENCE BEFORE YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS KICK IN After weeks of yuletide indulgence, it’s time to think about New Year’s resolutions. Before jumping the gun on a regimen of deprivation, indulge one last time.

Forget cronuts, cake pops and cupcakes. There’s another chic pastry that deserves its day -- the madeleine! These classic seashell-shaped cakes were named after their creator, Madeline Paulmier,

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To make these dainty, distinctive treats at home, check out award-winning baker Barbara Feldman Morse’s new cookbook, “Madeleines: Elegant French Tea Cakes to Bake and Share,” featuring more than seventy recipes that use a simple one-bowl method.

This scrumptious recipe for Dark Chocolate Espresso Madeleines is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and yields 24 madeleines:

Dark Chocolate Espresso Madeleines Ingredients ■ 12 tablespoons unsalted butter ■ 1 cup granulated sugar ■ 1 cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips (or 4 ounces chopped semisweet chocolate) ■ 1 tbsp instant espresso powder dissolved in 1⁄3 cup warm water (or 1⁄3 cup strong black coffee, or 2 tablespoons instant coffee crystals dissolved in 1⁄3 cup warm water) ■ 2 large eggs, room temperature ■ 1 cup all-purpose flour ■ 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Madeleine Directions ■ Place a rack in the center of the oven and

Focus on overall health, not weight alone According to the experts, good nutrition, health, and fitness fun should be the focus of your family’s goals, not calorie counting, food restriction or working out.

“You don’t want your kids to think that a healthy lifestyle is only about how much they weigh,” Larson says.

“Concentrate on delicious nutrition and fun physical activities,” says Larson.

For a personalized plan tailored to your lifestyle, food preferences and the unique needs of your family, consider consulting a registered dietitian nutritionist.

This New Year, you can get the whole family together by committing to a healthier lifestyle as a team.

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■ Place butter, sugar, chocolate and espresso in a two-quart microwavable glass bowl.

Microwave on low for one to two minutes.

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■ Let mixture cool for three to four minutes.

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■ Using a 1 1⁄2-inch-diameter scoop or teaspoon, fill shell molds with batter until almost full. Gently press batter to distribute evenly.

■ Bake for 10 to 13 minutes, until madeleines puff up and no shiny spots remain in centers.

Small cracks may appear, but be careful not to over-bake.

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■ Place waxed paper on a cookie sheet or large wire rack. Hold madeleines by their narrow ends and dip one-third in the warm chocolate glaze. Scrape the flat side along the side of the bowl to remove excess. Place on the waxed paper and let glaze set, 30 to 60 minutes.

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Tim Means understands better than most elite fighters that his chosen profession, while hard by all standards of making a living, is still a privilege that can be taken away quicker than a flash knockout if taken for granted.

“Seven years ago I was locked up in a jail cell and going through a phase in my life where I didn’t know what to do,” said Means, who faces TUF Brazil 3 alum Marcio “Lyoto” Alexandre Junior at UFC Fight Night: Machida vs Dollaway this Saturday in Barueri, Brazil, “I was sitting in a cell with no windows, locked up for 23 hours a day. You can only come out to take a shower. But it did teach me patience.

And in a way it’s helped me in my fight career to know that my time will come. As long as I keep doing the right things it will come, so just get better,” he said.

In “Lyoto” – a nickname bestowed on him for a karate-based style of fighting that mimicked fellow countryman Machida, Means faces a tricky fighter that he hasn’t seen much of.

“He likes to fight going backwards, he likes to try some trips and sweeps,” he said. “His nickname is Lyoto so he’s a bit of a karate guy, but I’m excited about this fight. It’s my first time going to Brazil, and he’s a hometown kid and I like being the hometown killer. It’s right before Christmas, so I’m looking forward to celebrating Christmas with a win.”

Winning is what Means is all about these days, after getting back to that column in July against Hermani Perpetuo, breaking a three-fight skid that forced him to re-evaluate not only his weight class, but his execution inside the Octagon.

“I’m a gritty fighter, I like to stand in front of you and slug it out, but now I’m a little more open-minded,” Means said. “I’ve gone back to the drawing board and gone back to my wrestling roots. I’ve also added side teeps and elbows and have really focused on being a mixed martial arts fighter. I used to consider myself a stand-up fighter but then realized that people didn’t want to stand with me and were able to outwrestle me, which is counterproductive, so I’ve adjusted and evolved as a fighter.”

Two fights in particular were the catalyst for some of the evolution that Means has seen in his preparation for this bout.

“There was the Jorge Masvidal fight, where I had it in my head that I was going to have a parking lot fist fight, and my coach was telling me to watch his wrestling and I didn’t listen and he wrestled me and beat me,” Means said. “With Danny Castillo I was cutting too much weight and taking last-minute fights, but it showed me I needed to move up to 170.”

And while those two losses inspired Means to get back to the drawing board, it was a phone call seven years ago he made from prison that inspired him to get his life back on track.

“My drug addiction got to a point, I would call home from jail and my nephew was getting old enough to know where I was and he asked me ‘Are you still in jail?’” he said. “That’s when I realized I wasn’t just poisoning myself, I was poisoning my family and it was a hard wake-up call, so I couldn’t be that guy my nephews could look up to anymore. I came back to mixed martial arts because it was taken away from me by some bad decisions I was making, and since MMA blew up so big it was easy for me to be inspired to get it back.”

Brave pioneers who blazed trail in NASCAR, being lost to time

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Between the on-track success of Camping World Truck Series driver Darrell Wallace Jr. and the election of the late Wendell Scott to the NASCAR Hall of Fame, there’s been considerable focus lately on the role of black drivers in the history of NASCAR. Wallace, a three-time winner on the Truck circuit in 2014, is the most successful African-American driver since Scott, who was the first person of color to be a regular driver in the series now known as Sprint Cup. What hasn’t been publicized is the story of a group of pioneering black drivers who had a league of their own in Georgia even before the formation of NASCAR in 1948.

Their organization was called the Atlanta Stock Car Club. From the late 1940s through the mid-1950s, the drivers raced at their home track in Lithonia, Georgia, and also at tracks across the Southeast, in cities including Chattanooga, Calhoun and Jefferson in Tennessee and Augusta and Thomaston in Georgia.

Like the all-black baseball teams of that era of racial segregation, the Atlanta Stock Car Club members ran in all-black races, most of the time in front of predominately black spectators. But club members also raced at tracks where white drivers usually ran.

The star drivers of the Club included the Muckle brothers, George and Ben, Richard “Red” Kines, Charlie Scott, Arthur “The Decatur Express” Avery, Robert “Juckie” Lewis, James “Suicide” Lacey and Joe Daniels.

The exploits of the black racers weren’t widely publicized at the time, but they were well-documented in the pages of the Atlanta Daily World, a newspaper for Atlanta’s black community. The paper also

carried advertisements for and stories about races at predominately white tracks like Atlanta’s Peach Bowl, where the promoters welcomed black fans throughout that track’s existence.

The racers got prominent play in the Daily World.

A victory by Red Kines in a Sunday afternoon race at Thomaston in August of 1947 was the lead story on the next day’s sports page.

The story reported that Kines, a former football star at Booker T. Washington High School and a Postal Service employee, drove a ’39 Ford known as the “Burger Special No. 1” to victory.

He took the lead on the start, fought off challenges first from Calvin Williams, then Charlie Scott, to take the victory in front of 3,000 fans. His share of the prize money was $410, including his earnings from finishing second in the first qualifying race.

An article in the Gainesville Times told of a race in September 1947 at Jefferson Speedway, a predominately white track, in which Otis Pruitt, driving car No. 13, was injured in a Lap 13 crash. The extent of his injuries was unknown.

H. Miller and George Muckle swept the main events.

Mixed among the stories in the Daily World about Jackie Robinson and other black baseball stars of that era are recordings of Ben Muckle breaking Joe Daniels’ five-race win streak at Lithonia Speedway in 1951. There’s an account of another Lithonia race where Daniels knocked down a lamp post, sailed down an embankment, “then rolled back like a Navy jet” to wrestle the win from George Muckle.

Racing historian Mike Bell from Decatur, Georgia, is among the few who know the full history of black stock-car racing.

Bell, as a 17-year-old, was in the infield at Jacksonville to witness Wendell Scott’s historic win. He

Courtesy of NASCAR Atlanta Stock Car Club star George Muckle poses for photos after a 1948 dirt-track victory in Atlanta.

also has done extensive research on the Atlanta Stock Car Club.

Bell said the early black drivers were plenty talented, even if their equipment often wasn’t equal to their skills.

He pointed out that Atlanta Stock Car Club member Charlie Scott (no relation to Wendell Scott) rode his racing talents into the history books as the first black to compete in the series now known as Sprint Cup. In 1956, Scott drove a Chrysler owned

by Carl Kiekhaefer, the dominant car owner of that era, in the sport’s biggest race of the year – on the beach-road course at Daytona. He started 19th and finished 14th in a field of 80. Scott’s teammates that day were Tim and Fonty Flock, Buck Baker and Speedy Thompson – all major stars of that era.

“There are a lot of people who believed Charlie Scott was the best of the black racers,” Bell said.

Despite the fast start, and the potential of drivers like the Muckle brothers and Charlie Scott, the black racing league faded away in the late 1950s after a strong 10year run. Bell believes the Supreme Court’s 1954 ruling in Brown v.

Board of Education, which struck down the “separate but equal” policies on schools, was a factor in the demise of racially separate racing.

“That’s when it all died,” he said.

And as an historian, Bell finds it unfortunate and frustrating that a group of brave pioneers blazed a trail only to see that trail lost to time. “Those guys did a heck of a lot for little recognition at the time, and they’re still not getting any recognition today,” he said. “And that’s a shame.”

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