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Operation Sail Virginia 2012 comes to Norfolk

Dozens of ships from around the world dock in Norfolk By MCSN Chelsea Mandello Navy Public Affairs Support Element East

Washington Redskins visit NAVSTA Norfolk By MC3 (SW) Tamekia L. Perdue Navy Public Affairs Support Element, Norfolk

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Washington Redskins football players and their cheerleaders, the “Ambassadors”, visited Sailors aboard Naval Station (NS) Norfolk during their ‘Thank You Tour,’ June 8. Redskins football players DeAngelo Hall, Christopher Baker, Douglas Worthington, and Dearrel Young visited Norfolk as part of the tour which honors the Washington Redskins’ 80th Anniversary and to also give fans an opportunity to meet the players during an autograph signing and photo session.

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■ Thank You Tour The Thank You Tour allows Redskins’ players, coaches, and cheerleaders a chance to thank their fans in during a fan-friendly pep rally. The tour visited Naval Station Norfolk June 8.

“Having the players here shows that the Redskins give back to the community,” said Intelligence Specialist 3rd Class Michael Jarvis from U.S. Fleet Forces. “It shows their appreciation for what we do, and that they do care about their fans.” Jarvis said having the players and the Ambassadors aboard NS

MC3 (SW) Tamekia L. Perdue Players from the Washington Redskins sign autographs for fans during the Washington Redskins’ 80th Anniversary Thank You Tour pep rally held at Naval Station Norfolk (NSN).

Norfolk was a large morale booster for those who aren’t able to attend any games. He said Sailors had the opportunity to see their favorite players, and he felt very excited to be a part of the event. “I appreciate them taking time

out of their busy practice schedule to come out here to say thank you to all of us,” said Jarvis. For Defensive Back DeAngelo Hall, a Chesapeake, Va., native,

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Former presidents visit USS Bush By MCSN Benjamin Kelly USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Public Affairs

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USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) hosted the ship’s namesake, former President George H.W. Bush, and his son, former President George W. Bush, for a promotion and reenlistment ceremony off the coast of Kennebunkport, Maine, June 10. “It’s a great honor to be out here,” said George H.W. Bush. “I’m thrilled to be on this vessel MC3 Joshua D. Sheppard that bears my name, and I’m very Former Presidents George H. W. Bush and proud of all of those that re-up’d for George W. Bush deliver remarks to the crew the service to our great country.” during a ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The ship’s sponsor, Doro Bush

It’s an honor to be reenlisted by our ship’s namesake. Not many people can say they’ve been reenlisted by a president.” -Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Zachery McKenzie

ships commemorate The battle of midway PCU Arlington (LPD 24), USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), and the USS Enterprise (CVN 65) commemorated the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway with wreath-laying ceremonies, June 4.

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Koch, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, and other members of the Bush family accompanied the Navy’s newest aircraft carrier during a regularly scheduled training evolution to encourage the crew and heighten their morale. While onboard CVN 77, the former presidents presided over a mass reenlistment, enlisted advancements, and officer promotions. This ceremony was the highlight of the visit and the crew to expressed their gratitude towards the ship’s namesake. “Today we are honored to have our namesake available to reenlist

trailblazer honored Hundreds of supporters and family members, June 6, to honor the life of the first African-American graduate of the Naval Academy.

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NAVSTA Norfolk hosts Triathlon More than 600 athletes participated in the 21st annual Breezy Point Triathlon hosted on Naval Station Norfolk (NSN), June 3.

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Operation Sail Inc. (OpSail) Virginia and the U.S. Navy held the opening ceremony for OpSail Virginia 2012 celebrating the bicentennial of the War of 1812 and Star-Spangled Banner at the Half Moone Cruise Ship Terminal June 8. The non-profit organization, OpSail, is committed to promoting goodwill among nations and commemorating American maritime history. This year is the first in which the organization has partnered with the U.S. Navy to support international goodwill and naval history. “This is the first major protocol reception bringing together all of the major forces that are involved in OpSail,” said Janet Bell, producer of the mayor reception and governors state events for OpSail 2012 Virginia. “The Navy, our military, international military diplomats, the ships and many different venues from around the world are involved in OpSail.” OpSail Virginia is a four-day event that features several historic outlets and festivities. The event includes participating tall historic ships from several different countries, fireworks, concerts, festivals, a chef’s challenge and educational events and programs. There are about a dozen tall ships from all over the world, said Paul D. Fraim, mayor of Norfolk. There are 22 or 23 foreign naval vessels and it is one of the largest armadas ever to come to the area. Norfolk is one of several other ports that OpSail is visiting in addition to New Orleans, Baltimore and Boston. “I think this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see all of these beautiful ships come into the harbor and enjoy all the festivities that are planned for families in the city of Norfolk,” said Bell. “It’s a celebration like no other.”

■ see more coverage and photos of OpSail Turn to A10 and A11 for more stories and photos of the ships and events of OpSail Virginia 2012.

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MC1 (SW/AW) Rafael Martie Director, Combined Joint Operations from the Sea Centre of Excellence (CJOS COE) U.S. Navy Vice Adm. David H. Buss speaks to maritime professionals from around the world at the Maritime Security Conference (MSC) 2012 in Halifax, Canada, June 7. MSC is an annual event co-sponsored by CJOS COE based out of Norfolk and COE CSW, based in Kiel, Germany.

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The Combined Joint Operations from the Sea Centre of Excellence (CJOS COE) and the Centre of Excellence for Operations in Conﬁned and Shallow Waters (COE CSW) began its combined Maritime Security Conference (MSC) 2012, June 5. The MSC is a three-day conference that examines activities required to achieve, enhance and coordinate international security cooperation and awareness. The participants are from various organizations and governments who have maritime security interests. “We have about 150 attendees from several dozen nations from around the world, and what it shows me is that there is an international maritime community of interest concerned about and ready to take action on common maritime security challenges that we face around the globe,” said CJOS COE director, U.S. Navy Vice Adm. David H. Buss. In addition to a number of speakers presenting on key topics, attendees also participated in working groups led by panels of experts. Each panel focused on key topics presented by conference

organizers. These topics included improvements in information sharing, enhancement of national and interregional maritime security governance and how to confront future challenges. “Maritime security is an extremely complex ﬁeld. It requires a comprehensive and holistic approach. It is necessary to have experts from all over the globe to deliver good products after the conference,” said COE CSW director, German Navy Rear Adm. Thomas E. P. Jugel. By enabling participants from various organizations to interact and familiarize themselves with counterparts from across the globe, they are able to develop shared ideas and better plan for future operations. “The reason I came to the conference is because I am working on a research paper on anti-piracy,” said conference attendee Lt. Cmdr. Jean Edmond from the Republic of Madagascar Navy. “We need to come up with a solution for anti-piracy through cooperation with our allies and partners.” This is the ﬁrst time the conference has been held in North America. Halifax was selected particularly for its strong naval presence and support within the region. Commander, Royal Canadian Navy Maritime Forces At-

lantic Rear Adm. David C. Gardam said he was pleased to have civilian and military professionals from all over the world attend MSC in Halifax. “Marine security for Halifax is something real and tangible that we deal with every day,” said Gardam. “There are thousands of vessels tracked by Halifax everyday, going either from the great circle routes from Europe down into North America, or into the St. Lawrence seaway and the heartland of our two great nations. So, Halifax is the right place to hold this conference.” The MSC is an annual event cosponsored by CJOS COE, based out of Norfolk,l and COE CSW, based in Kiel, Germany, and ran until June 7. The COE’s are nationally hosted organizations supported by sponsoring nations that perform work on behalf of NATO. They are manned by teams who possess in-depth multinational joint maritime expertise and experience to help address evolving operational capabilities. They offer leading edge advice on ways by which allies and partners may improve education, training, doctrine and interoperability in the multinational context. The COE’s also actively engage in testing and validating new concepts through collaborative experimentation.

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A Sailor aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Nicholas (FFG 47) guides a cargo net loaded with bales of cocaine recently recovered from a drug interdiction off the Paciﬁc Coast of Colombia. Navy and Coast Guard personnel recovered approximately 4,910 pounds of the contraband after it was dumped from a vessel during drug interdiction operations in support of Operation Martillo off the Paciﬁc Coast of Colombia.

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■ about Operation Martillo Operation Martillo (Spanish for “hammer”) is a U.S., European, and Western Hemisphere partner nation effort targeting illicit trafﬁcking routes in coastal waters along the Central American isthmus.

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shipment of contraband. U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard LEDET personnel recovered contraband that was jettisoned from the go-fast before the vessel entered Colombian territorial waters. The Colombian Navy was in the vicinity and launched a patrol boat to intercept and seize the go-fast. Since the beginning of their deployment in January, USS Nicholas and the embarked LEDET has seized approximately 10,148 pounds of cocaine, with a total estimated street value of more than $759 million. Operation Martillo (Spanish for “hammer”) is a U.S., European and Western Hemisphere partner nation effort targeting illicit trafﬁcking routes in coastal waters along the Central American isthmus. U.S. military partici-

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A4 | THE FLAGSHIP | JUN 14, 2012 | FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM Sailors participate in a junior leadership symposium sponsored by the Naval Warfare Development Command.

NAVAL WARFARE DEVELOPMENT COMMAND HOSTS JUNIOR LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM By MC2 Josue L. Escobsosa Navy Public Affairs Support Element East

Junior leaders can be our most creative demographic. They are very comfortable with new technologies and new ideas.” - Rear Adm. Terry B. Kraft

■ future of the Navy The symposium featured more than 400 participants and focused on the future of the Navy via new technology and junior Sailors.

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More than 400 junior Sailors participated in a junior leadership symposium hosted by the Naval Warfare Development Command (NWDC) on Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk, June 6. The event included Sailors ranging from E-4 to O-5 in an effort by Navy leadership to use new technology and the tech savvy of younger Sailors. “Junior leaders can be our most creative demographic,” said Rear Adm. Terry B. Kraft, Commander NWDC. “They are very comfortable with new technologies and new ideas. What we find is that the people who are actually doing the job sometimes are the best at helping us realize how we can do our jobs better.” The conference focused on the impact junior personnel can have on the Navy as a whole and encouraged attendees to embrace the challenges of an ever changing world. “Good ideas are everybody’s property,” said Kraft. “The idea of collaborative innovation is going to be huge.” Among the innovations was the use of social media as a way for the free-flow of ideas between junior and senior leadership, focusing on the vantage point and expertise of both sides. “You don’t necessarily remove rank with social media, but it sort of becomes secondary,” said Lt. Benjamin Kohlman, administrator for “Disruptive Thinkers,” a collaborative social media group between junior Sailors and civilians. “You end up with a free-flow discussion of ideas. That’s where things really start to pan out and you get the really innovative solutions from someone you may not have recognized who has the pedigree, or you would think is an expert.” The Sailors in attendance took away several lessons and felt more responsible of not just their commands, but for the Navy. “Technology is driving the Navy into the future,” said Personnel Specialist 2nd Class (AW) Shaun Evans, from Expeditionary Combat Readiness Center. “It’s the younger Sailors who are going to lead the Navy, and they want our input on technology and the Navy’s mission.”

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Above: Vice Adm. John M. Richardson, Commander, Submarine Forces Atlantic, speaks at a junior leadership symposium sponsored by the Naval Warfare Development Command. Left: The event included Sailors ranging from E-4 to O-5 in an effort by Navy leadership to use new technology and the tech savvy of younger Sailors.

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The Brazilian submarine BNS Tikuna (S-34) is guided toward Pier 3 at Naval Station Norfolk for mooring during a routine port visit. The 11-day visit is in conjunction with the submarine’s 2012 deployment to the East Coast, and is part of the bilateral submarine exercise cooperation initiative between the United States and Brazil’s submarine forces.

BRAZILIAN SUBMARINE VISITS NAVSTA NORFOLK 11-day visit part of bilateral submarine exercise By MC3 (SW) Billy Ho Navy Public Affairs Support Element East

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The Brazilian Navy submarine BNS Tikuna (S-34) arrived at Naval Station Norfolk for a routine port visit, June 7. The 11-day visit is in conjunction with the submarine’s 2012 deployment to the U.S. East Coast and is part of a bilateral submarine exercise cooperation initiative between the United States and Brazil’s submarine forces. “This exercise helps us very much,” said Brazilian Capt. Pires Martins, Commanding Ofﬁcer of Tikuna. “The construction of the events had us use this weekend for training purposes to see where we need to improve.” According to Capt. Eugene P. Sievers, Commander, Submarine Squadron Six, the exercise not only helps Brazil’s Navy, it also beneﬁts the U.S.

Capt. Pires Martins, Commanding Ofﬁcer of the Brazilian submarine BNS Tikuna (S-34), and Capt. Eugene P. Sievers, Commander, Submarine Squadron Six, speak to local media on the pier following the ship’s arrival at Naval Station Norfolk for a routine port visit.

Navy. “The rest of the world typically is highly proﬁcient with diesel submarines,” said Sievers. “While we can simulate that with our own forces, it is just not the same as having professional mariners skilled with the diesel submarine. The reason why this partnership is important to us is to impress upon our Sailors and antisubmarine warfare (ASW) community just exactly how challenging the threat is.” Tikuna is an indigenous-

built 209/1400 diesel-electric submarine with a crew of 43. Tikuna’s deployment marks Brazil’s fourth submarine deployment under the initiative. The submarine is expected to operate in theater for approximately 100 days and will participate in ﬂeet ASW exercises. “Having the Brazilians here demonstrating their capabilities to our forces absolutely makes us much more prepared to deploy to the rest of the world,” said Sievers.

Photos by MC1 Todd A. Schaffer Sailors aboard the Brazilian submarine BNS Tikuna (S-34) tend the mooring lines topside as the ship moors pierside at Naval Station Norfolk for a routine port visit.

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USS George H.W. Bush hosts Battle of Midway ceremony Commanding Officer Capt. Brian E. Luther also laid a wreath to pay homage to the men who lost their lives during the battle. “It is especially fitting that we hold this ceremony here aboard this warship that bears the name of a living namesake who participated in many of the combat operations that followed this event,” he said. “George H.W. Bush experienced firsthand the result of this great battle as he flew combat missions in the carrier-based torpedo bomber, the TBM Avenger in 1944.” The Battle of Midway, considered the turning point of

By MC3 Timothy Daughton USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Public Affairs

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USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) commemorated the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway with a ceremony in the ship’s hangar bay, June 4. The ceremony was hosted by Commander, Naval Air Forces, Atlantic Adm. Ted N. Branch, and was attended by more than 300 service members and civilians, including Adm. Joseph Prueher (ret.), a World War II (WWII) veteran and Virginia Beach business owner. USS George H.W. Bush

WWII, took place June 4 - 7, 1942, when the Japanese sent the majority of their naval force to capture Midway Island, which was being used by U.S. forces as an airﬁeld. The battle was unique in history as neither side saw the opponent; it was fought primarily by aircraft launched from aircraft carriers. By the battle’s end, the Japanese had to retreat after losing air superiority. The U.S. lost the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown (CV 10) while four Japanese ﬂeet carriers were lost along with their crews. This marked the dawn of the U.S. Navy’s global prominence and the coming

Rear Adm. Ted Branch, Commander, Naval Air Forces Atlantic, salutes as a wreath is laid at a ceremony to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway.

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of age of carrier aviation. “Each year across the ﬂeet and around the world, we remind ourselves what the Battle of Midway means to our Navy and our nation,” said Branch. “I think what is most noteworthy is what Midway represents for the legacy of the U.S. Navy and to all of us. At its heart, it was

about spirit, innovation, courage and sacriﬁce. Seventy years later, these same qualities still deﬁne these American Sailors.” After speaking on the Battle of Midway and the impact it has had on the military today, Branch introduced Prueher to speak about the Battle of Midway.

“This battle did not take place anywhere close to the mainland, but the death and destruction that occurred during this battle was staggering,” said Prueher. “There is individual heroism, but the great victories are only achieved through teamwork and that is what happened at Midway.”

ARLINGTON SAILORS COMMEMORATE BATTLE OF MIDWAY ANNIVERSARY fought from June 4 - 7, 1942 at a tiny atoll in the Pacific Ocean, about a third of the way from Hawaii to Japan. American naval forces sunk four Japanese aircraft carriers and one cruiser, which turned the tide of the war to the Allies’ favor and eventually led to victory in World War II in the Pacific. Arlington’s First Class Petty Officers Association coordinated training events prior to the wreath-laying ceremonies with Hampton Roads Naval Museum Educator, Laura Orr. “The importance of the Battle of Midway is something we need to teach our Sailors and the public,” she said. “If the Americans hadn’t won this decisive battle, the Japanese might have attacked Hawaii, California or Australia – it’s hard to say, but

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Pre-commissioning Unit Arlington (LPD 24) Sailors in both Pascagoula, Miss. and Norfolk commemorated the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway with wreath-laying ceremonies, June 4. These events were performed following the release of the CNO’s “Battle of Midway Commemoration Planning Order (NAVADMIN 398/11)” with the goal of imbuing “our Sailors with the importance and signiﬁcance of our Navy’s history and heritage and this decisive victory in particular, [and] honor our shipmates who fought and sacriﬁced at the Battle of Midway.” The Battle of Midway was

the outcome of World War II could have been much different.” In Norfolk, nearly 100 Sailors marched from the Pre-commissioning Detachment at Clendenin Hall to Iowa Point, a memorial site on the base’s waterfront near where USS Monitor fought CSS Virginia during the Civil War. “Our Sailors looked very sharp in their service dress whites, and we turned a lot of heads along the way,” beamed Arlington Training Ofﬁcer Lt. Sean McDonnell. At the ceremonial site, Information Systems Technician 1st Class Gina Rendon placed a wreath at the bases of American and Navy ﬂags as Cryptologic Technician – Maintenance 1st Class Kathleen Mitchell read the invocation, “One can only pause

and give thanks for the bravery, courage and brilliance of the Sailors that brought our country a tremendous victory at the Battle of Midway.” “Today, we memorialize the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown (CV 5), the destroyer USS Hammann (DD 412), 150 aircraft, and most importantly, we shall never forget our 307 shipmates that made the ultimate sacriﬁce at Midway.” Arlington Sailors serving in Pascagoula visited the decommissioned World War II-era Battleship USS Alabama (BB 60) in Mobile, Ala. for their wreath-laying ceremony. “I can think of no better a place to lay this wreath than here aboard the mighty USS Alabama and near USS Drum (SS 228). The ship we are currently on served in the Paciﬁc Theater during World War II and the Drum made several stops at the Island of

MC1 Eric Brown Pre-commissioning Unit Arlington’s (LPD 24) Information Systems Technician 1st Class Gina Rendon prepares to lay a wreath commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway, at Naval Station Norfolk, June 4.

Midway,” said the event coordinator, Information Systems Technician 1st Class Christopher Hooper. “Today we pay homage and respect to those who have gone before us to defend freedom and democracy around the world.” Engineman 1st Class Joshua Wick delivered the invocation aboard Alabama. “Remembering those who have passed is only half of the task that is before us today,” he noted. “We must also carry

their love, honor and duty forward to the future generations that will pass. Our children must know who they were, what they did and why they did it. To do anything less, will be a disservice to their sacriﬁce.” Under the direction of the Naval History and Heritage Command, U.S. Navy commands around the world held similar wreath-laying ceremonies, June 4, to honor the Battle of Midway.

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ENTERPRISE COMMEMORATES THE BATTLE OF MIDWAY

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Sailors and Marines aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) commemorated the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway with a ceremony conducted early in the morning, June 4, a fitting tribute given the ship’s close ties to the battle. The previous USS Enterprise, CV-6, and her air wing played a vital role in the pivotal World War II battle that took place, June 4 - 7, 1942. The Battle of Midway is widely regarded as the turning point of the war in the Pacific. “On this day in 1942, the entire complexion of the war in the Pacific changed,” said Capt. William C. Hamilton, Jr., Enterprise’s Commanding Officer, as he addressed the current Enterprise crew during the ceremony. “Thanks in no small part to the efforts of those serving aboard Enterprise.” Along with Enterprise, aircraft carriers USS Hornet (CV 8) and USS Yorktown (CV 5), along with U.S. strike forces, defeated the Imperial Japanese Navy carrier task force under the direction of commander in chief of the Japanese Combined Fleet, Adm. Yamamoto. Japanese losses during the battle were staggering. The Japanese Navy lost all four of the large carriers that had attacked Pearl Harbor, a heavy cruiser, 248 carrier-based

aircraft and over 3,000 lives, including 100 trained pilots who could not be replaced. Enterprise and her air wing were credited with three of the four Japanese carriers sunk that day at Midway. “We were not without losses of our own, however,” said Rear Adm. Ted Carter, Commander, Enterprise Carrier Strike Group. “Although Enterprise was not attacked during the battle, her air wing suffered the heaviest losses of any air wing at sea up to that point.” At the opening of the ceremony, Carter described the heroic roles of the Sailors and Marines who fought and died during the historic battle. “This morning, we pause for a few moments to reﬂect on the battle itself, the role each member of the Enterprise Strike Group played, and the sacriﬁces Sailors and Marines just like you made on those early days of June 1942,” Carter told the crew. Hamilton, Commander, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1; Capt. Jeffrey L. Trent and Capt. Joseph J. Leonard, Commodore, Destroyer Squadron 2, also spoke about the roles Enterprise, the air wing and the destroyer strike group played during the battle. “Knowing this is our legacy, it is an absolute honor and privilege to remember the heroes of the Battle of Midway aboard our nation’s most historic and legendary aircraft carrier, a great warship with a longstanding bond with Destroyer Squad-

ron Two,” said Leonard. The partnership between Enterprise and Destroyer Squadron 2 began at Midway 70 years ago, and continues today. As part of the commemoration, Enterprise’s First Class Petty Ofﬁcer Association, detailed by Command Master Chief Dwayne E. Huff, performed a wreath-laying ceremony on the fantail aboard the ship. The fallen Sailors

and Marines were also honored with a 21-gun salute and the sounding of “Taps,” played by Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Timothy Lumpkin. “While we look back on the incredible achievements of Midway and reﬂect on what it took for those Sailors to win, we should also look forward with great conﬁdence,” said Carter. “Midway taught us that this strength is not built upon technology and train-

ing, but rather brave, passionate Sailors and Marines just like you.” Aircraft assigned to CVW-1 performed a missing-man ﬂyover formation, June 3, to commemorate the aviators who lost during the battle. Throughout the course of the day, Enterprise went on to announce a historical timeline recounting the events of the Battle of Midway over the ship’s announcing system.

Photos by ISC Daniel B. Mayfield A wreath that was part of a memorial ceremony commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway ﬂoats away after being dropped into the sea from the USS Enterprise (CVN 65).

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Rear Adm. Ted Carter, Commander, Enterprise Carrier Strike Group, salutes aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) during a memorial ceremony commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway.

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Burial-atsea takes place aboard USS Cole Press Release USS Cole Public Affairs

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The crew of USS Cole (DDG 67) recently held a burial-at-sea during their transit across the Atlantic Ocean. The remains of eight individuals who faithfully and nobly served their country were committed to the sea during a ceremony led by Cmdr. Dennis Farrell, Executive Officer, and included Command Master Chief Larry Dean, Chaplain Lt. Douglas McIntosh, the ship’s honor guard and rifle squad, and eight flag and urn bearers. The solemn ceremony began with the command “All hands bury the dead” and ended with the traditional 21-gun salute and the playing of “Taps” by bugler Sonar Technician (Surface) Seaman Mark Fenstemaker. Committed to the sea were: Lt. j.g. Thomas Alford, Lt. John Baldwin, Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Charles Christ, Commissaryman (Ship’s Cook) 3rd Class Roger Gedney, Disbursing Clerk 1st Class John Hurrey, Chief Control Technician (Gun Fire Control) Gary McKay, Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Elbridge Rathbone and honored Navy wife, Gertrude Parah. It is seldom necessary to bury members at sea except in time of war. On occasion, naval personnel who die ashore or naval retirees request a burial-at-sea. Individuals eligible for this program are: active duty members of uniformed services, retirees and veterans who were honorably discharged, U.S. civilian marine personnel of the Military Sealift Command, and dependent family members of active duty personnel, retirees and veterans of the uniformed services.

Above: Cmdr. Dennis Farrell, Executive Officer, and crew stand at attention during a burial-at-sea ceremony aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) while crossing the Atlantic Ocean. Left: Fire Controlman 2nd Class Robert Briscoe and Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class fire their rifles as part of the 21-gun salute during a burial-at-sea ceremony aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67). USS Cole is operating in the Mediterranean Sea supporting ballistic missile defense of Europe.

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Both former presidents posed for pictures with crew

Ryan Smenda, Alyssa Reichard, Tivona Dinh, Tristan Axelsen, and Jessica Haynes, participants in last year’s summer camp, took a ﬁeld trip to the Naval Station Lagoon swimming pool.

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Volunteers wanted for NCTAMS LANT’s drug education for youth program Press Release NCTAMS LANT Command Public Affairs

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Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Atlantic (NCTAMS LANT), located in Norfolk, is looking for motivated individuals to assist with its 2012 Drug Education for Youth (DEFY) Program. This will be the twelfth consecutive year NCTAMS LANT has participated in this highly-successful project. The Navy’s DEFY program targets 9 to 12-year-old children, providing valuable tools to deter “at risk” behavior. The program teaches drug and alcohol awareness and prevention, leadership and teamwork skills, conflict resolution, decision-making and goal setting. DEFY builds self-confidence and self-esteem, and deglamorizes “gang mentality.” Program funding is provided by the Navy’s Drug Demand Reduction Task Force. DEFY is offered at no charge to dependents of military members and civilian Department of Defense employees, and is designed to produce graduates with character, leadership and confidence to engage in positive, healthy lifestyles as drug-free citizens. The program consists of two parts: ■ Phase I is a two-week summer leadership camp scheduled from July 10 - 19, which includes classroom training and discussions on drug awareness, leadership, conflict resolution, and physical fitness edu-

cation and various ﬁeld trips. ■ Phase II begins in September. Mentors meet with the DEFY class one Saturday each month. This phase supports and reinforces the training received during the leadership camp. Both phases of the program combine education on health, physical ﬁtness, citizenship and life skills, and provide children the skills they need to grow-up smart and strong in a world that can present them with confusing choices. This year’s camp director/operations coordinator is Chief Boatswain’s Mate Cherise Chase. “This is a year-round program,” she said. “We are looking for highly-dedicated personnel that can bring great energy and abilities to teach our youth. A positive attitude and the chance to make a difference in the lives of every child is a guiding force within our program. Continuing this partnership with our youth and community is a valuable tool for adults and children alike.” DEFY also relies heavily on the involvement of parents who receive information and resources, such as referrals to other youth organizations and Internet safety. If you would like to become a DEFY volunteer, or participate in this year’s program, contact BMC Chase at 443-9153, cherise.chase@ navy.mil; or Sharon Shaw (Local Program Coordinator) at 417-6779, sharon.shaw1@ navy.mil. A mentor application and any other additional information can be found online at www.public.navy.mil/fcc-c10f/nctamslant/ Pages/DEFY.aspx.

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MCSN Samantha Thorpe Former President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush tour the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).

77 George H.W. Bush Sailors, promote seven ofﬁcers to the next rank and advance Sailors through our Command Advancement Program (CAP),” said Capt. Brian E. Luther, the ship’s Commanding Ofﬁcer. “They are the true spirit of this great ship, and as with their namesake, represent the past, the present and the future of our Navy.” Following the ceremony, both former presidents took time for photographs with the crew before George W. Bush and family members toured

the ship. Throughout the tour, the 43rd president took time to meet Sailors and thank them for their service. For many crew members, this was not only their ﬁrst opportunity to meet the ship’s namesake, but also two former U.S. presidents. “I have been in the Navy for ﬁve years and this is something that will go down as one of the top moments of my life,” said Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Zachery McKenzie. “It’s an honor to be reenlisted by our ship’s name-

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■ special visit The Navy’s newest aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush hosted the ship’s namesake, and former President George H. W. Bush, along with his family and friends including former President George W. Bush, for a promotion and reenlistment ceremony. sake. Not many people can say they’ve been reenlisted by a president. It’s rare.”

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We look up to you and respect you so much, and we wish we could do more.” - DeAngelo Hall speaking to the service members

Chesapeake native and Virginia Tech student, coming to Norfolk was not only important because of the tour, but because he had a chance to come back to his roots. “I got a chance to see my mom and get out here to show support. Anytime that I can get back home, I love the opportunity,” said Hall. He also expressed how even though he is an NFL star and many people do look up to him, service members hold a special place in his heart and he feels that service members are the

true heroes. “You guys are the real heroes, not us. We look up to you and respect you so much, and we wish we could do more,” said Hall. As part of the 80th Anniversary Thank You Tour, the players, coaches and cheerleaders provided a fan-friendly pep rally for all of those in attendance. The players and the Redskins’ Ambassadors ﬁnished the tour with a shout out to all the Sailors and a “Go Navy, Beat Army.” For more news from Commander, Navy Region MidAtlantic, visit www.navy.mil/ local/cnrma/.

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U.S. Navy, Coast Guard inspire patriotism, bond multinational community Boater safety, security was paramount By David Todd The Flagship Managing Editor

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Beautiful American and international tall ships, military vessels, tugboats and more lined the Downtown Norfolk Harbor, June 8, for the OpSail 2012 Virginia Parade of Sail. Crowds waited patiently and cheered as the impressive fleet made its way down the Elizabeth River and culminated at Town Point Park in Downtown Norfolk. In addition to the many American and international tall ships, the presence of the U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle was a crowd pleaser. This year, Operation Sail Inc. (OpSail) Virginia and the U.S. Navy commemorated the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and “The Star-Spangled Banner,” spanning 12 days. The Norfolk-specific portion started on June 6 with the Sea and Air Parade of Sail, and ended with the Parade of Sail Up The Chesapeake, June 12. The events included: historic tall ships from several different countries, many open for public visitation; fireworks; concerts; festivals; a chef’s challenge; educational events and programs, and much more. Leading the way for this year’s parade was the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Shearwater (WPB 87349) with its dedicated crew of 10, homeported in Portsmouth. Though the day was full of breathtaking views from the water – full of cannons firing, patriotic singing and aircraft flyovers – the Shearwater was there to make sure safety and security remained paramount. “[My main goal] is the safety of the ships in OpSail and the public,” said Master Chief Boatswain’s Mate William “Bill” James, who has been in the U.S. Coast Guard for 28 years, but this was his first time participating in OpSail. “Both safety – it’s a crowded harbor – and also security, this is a high-interest event.” For the Shearwater crew and the Coast Guard, the Parade of Sail was “normal routine business.” “Fortunately, for us here in the port of Hampton Roads, this is a normal mission for us,” said James. “We normally escort Navy aircraft carriers, submarines and other high-value ships in and out of port, protecting them from external threats. So, this is kind of a fun version of that … we’re still doing the same mission, but I would say it’s a little less stressful.” The crew also participated in the Sea and Air Parade of Sail earlier in the week and had an opportunity to forecast Friday’s main event. “There was not as much boat traffic … and the warships are a little more able to take care of themselves,” he

■ about OpSail The goal of OpSail and the 1812 commemoration events is to promote goodwill among nations, inspire patriotism and foster interest in American maritime history and heritage, while creating unique educational opportunities for young and old alike, and bringing economic and social beneﬁt to our communities.

explained. The Shearwater was well prepared for whatever the day’s event experienced, including medical and emergency rescue support. “It depends on the type of emergency … everything from medical to security to attack. We have different plans in place already,” said James. “I have control of all the boats that would respond in an emergency in the parade itself. I would direct a unit, and if I needed other assistance, I can reach back to my superior commander and get other vessels.” For two of Shearwater’s more seasoned crew members, Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Robert McConnell, Jr. and Machinery Technician 2nd Class Damien Gayle, safety for all ships involved was a top priority. “My major concerns today is the safety of the sailboats, the safety of the people actually out there trying to get close to the sailboats, and make sure they understand that they don’t have as much maneuverability as a

David Todd The U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle passes by the USS Wasp (LHD 1) during the Parade of Sail, June 8.

Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Robert McConnell, Jr. and Machinery Technician 2nd Class Damien Gayle from the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Shearwater (WPB 87349) provide security support during the Parade of Sail, June 8.

The Eagle is the ﬂagship of the Coast Guard. People always remember when they see it.”

In the left background is the U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle, the only active (operational) commissioned sailing vessel in the U.S. maritime services.

- Master Chief Boatswain’s Mate William “Bill” James David Todd

online More incredible shots of last week’s OpSail 2012 Virginia can be viewed at www. ﬂagshipnews.com.

small boat would,” said McConnell. Gayle echoed similar safety concerns and explained how the Coast Guard assists international ships participating in the parade. “We have pilots on all the boats to

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■ upcoming OpSail 2012 dates -Baltimore / Annapolis, Md., June 13 - 19. -Boston, Mass., June 30 - July 6. -New London, Conn. (tall ships only), July 6 - 9.

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U.S. Navy, Coast Guard aircraft fly over festivities Above: Two F/A-18 Super Hornets fly over the Elizabeth River during OpSail 2012 Virginia and Norfolk Harborfest at Town Point Park, June 8. Left: An MH-60S Seahawk, the Navy’s multi-mission helicopter, flies an American flag over the Elizabeth River during the OpSail 2012 Virginia Parade of Sail, June 8. “The Star-Spangled Banner” could be heard proudly as it flew over the harbor.

Photos by MCSN Preston Paglinawan

An E-2 Hawkeye, the Navy’s early warning and control aircraft, and an H-60 Jayhawk, the U.S. Coast Guard’s medium range responder helicopter, also participated in ﬂy overs as ships traveled up the Elizabeth River.

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Continued from A10 escort and help them out, and show them the waterways on the way in,” he said. With such a small crew manning the boat, each crew member had specific duties to ensure everyone stayed safe on and off the water. “I’m the only person onboard that has just one job,” said James. “Everybody else has two to 10 – and everybody can pretty much fill in for anybody else.” The highlight for many of the Shearwater crew members, and spectators alike, was the U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle, the only active (operational) commissioned sailing vessel in the U.S. maritime services. “The Eagle is the flagship of the Coast Guard. People always remember when they see it,” said James. “I was lucky enough to sail on it for a couple of months, so it’s an important part for anyone in the Coast Guard to see it.” “Two hundred years ... that’s what we’re celebrating,” said McConnell. “Everybody is here to see the tall ships, see The Eagle, and see all the other countries Armed Services, whether it be Navy or Coast Guard,

and the civilian sailboats. The Shearwater was available for public tours while it was docked in port, as well as other U.S. military vessels including: “The Eagle;” the dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43); the patrol coasta l boats USS Monsoon (PC 4) and USS Shamal (PC 13); and two U.S. Naval Academy yard patrol (YP) boats. OpSail 2012 will be in Baltimore / Annapolis, Md. from June 13 – 19; Boston, Mass. from June 30 - July 6; and New London, Conn. (tall ships only) from July 6 - 9. Visit http://opsail.org for more details.

■ our ﬂag was still there The OpSail 2012 Virginia and United States flags fly from the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Shearwater (WPB 87349), homeported in Portsmouth, during OpSail 2012 Virginia Parade of Sail, June 8. (Photo by David Todd) Top photo: A brave U.S. Coast Guard photographer climbs a net on the bowsprit of the U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle, June 8. Here you can see the beautiful golden eagle ﬁgurehead at the bow of the ship. (Photo by David Todd)

■ Keeping history alive for Virginia students All across Virginia, students engaged in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to interact with the OpSail 2012 Virginia international fleet through the “Adopt a Ship” program. Over 4,000 students from 66 different schools and youth organizations across Virginia spent the last year learning about the War of 1812, as well as studying their adopted ship and country. Tall ships from Brazil, Columbia, Ecuador, Mexico, Spain, and the United States, and naval ships from Canada, Denmark, Germany, Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States participated in the multi-port commemorations.

Left: Sailors and Coast Guardsmen march in a parade at Town Point Park as part of OpSail 2012 Virginia.

The 12 day event, spanning two weekends and including at least nine Virginia cities, included three Parades of Sail, public ship visitations, festivals and special events, fireworks, international athletic competitions, and much more.

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MCSN Lacordrick Wilson Tall ships and military vessels make their way down the Elizabeth River toward the Downtown Norfolk Harbor for the OpSail 2012 Virginia Parade of Sail, June 8.

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Ferris wheel, military static displays among attractions Above: Chief Mass Communication Specialist Leah Stiles shows a young visitor how to use a Nikon D3s at OpSail 2012 Virginia, June 9. Left: A Ferris Wheel stood prominently in front of Nauticus in Downtown Norfolk for OpSail 2012 Virginia, June 8.

Courtesy of Rob Harrison Photography

David Todd A mini cannon ﬁres from the stern of the sailboat, “Magic,” during the OpSail 2012 Virginia Parade of Sail, June 8.

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Paciﬁc Partnership 2012, charities deliver supplies to Indonesia By MC2 Stephen M. Votaw Paciﬁc Partnership 2012 Public Affairs

MANADO, INDONESIA

Forty-seven pallets of supplies, weighing more than 13 tons, were donated by Project Handclasp and the Latter Day Saint Charities to the city of Manado, Indonesia, June 7, during Paciﬁc Partnership 2012 (PP12). The supplies were donated during a community service event at the Manado City Hall. “I would like to thank the people of Indonesia for welcoming us here today,” said Capt. James Morgan, PP12 mission commander. “It is important for us to give back to the city that has welcomed us so openly during PP12 and to build on the partnerships that are the backbone of this mission.” More than 200 people from host and partner nations attended the event. Lt. Alex Marin, Judge Advocate

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Almost $100,000 dollars worth of healthcare and educational supplies were donated to the people of Manado.” - Lt. Alex Marin

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Frank Martin makes friends with Indonesian children during a Paciﬁc Partnership 2012 demonstration.

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Navy UAV crashes; no injuries or property damage

Using man’s best friend to heal the heart By Theresa Donnelly American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON

Press Release Naval Air Systems Command Public Affairs

PATUXENT RIVER, MD.

A Broad Area Maritime Surveillance Demonstrator (BAMS-D) unmanned aircraft being tested by the Navy crashed, June 11, at approximately 12:11 EST near Bloodsworth Island in Dorchester County, Md. approximately 22 miles East of NAS Patuxent River, Md. No one was injured and no property was damaged at the unpopulated swampy crash site, Navy officials said. A Navy F/A-18 aircraft made visual confirmation of the crash. Navy and regional authorities quickly responded to the crash scene, where cleanup of the site is underway. Navy officials are investigating the cause of the crash. One of five aircraft acquired from the Air Force Global Hawk program, BAMS-D program has been developing tactics and doctrine for the employment of high-altitude unmanned patrol aircraft since November 2006. BAMS-D supports more than 50 percent of maritime intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) in theater and has flown more than 5,500 combat hours in support of combat operations since 2008. BAMS-D continues to collect lessons learned for the MQ-4C BAMS Unmanned Aircraft System and the Navy ISR family of systems in an operational arena. For more information about the Navy’s BAMS UAS program, visit http://1.usa. gov/MAwreS.

MC2 John O’Neill Herrera Marine Cpl. Michael Fox pets Tommy, Naval Medical Center San Diego’s Comprehensive Combat and Complex Casualty Care (C5) facility service dog during his physical therapy appointment.

With the uncertainty in military families due to constant moves and deployments, our four-legged family members provide comfort and stability in stressful times. These loyal, furry companions not only help those serving our nation, but are ideal friends to anyone in need. In fact, a growing body of research is backing up what pet lovers already know – canines provide therapeutic beneﬁts for those suffering from life’s invisible scars. In the U.S. Army Medical Department Journal, Canine-Assisted Therapy in Military Medicine April - June 2012, authors Marine Corps Col. Elspeth C. Ritchie (ret.) and Army Col. Robinette J. Amaker (ret.) write that the “acceptance of canines in Army medicine and

in the civilian world has virtually exploded.” They are the chief clinical officer of Washington, D.C. Department of Mental Health, and the assistant chief of the Army Medical Specialist Corps and occupational therapy consultant to the Army Surgeon General, respectively. The authors cite several examples, such as canines being used to help children cope with Autism, shelter dogs trained as services dogs and therapy dogs that help Soldiers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Now, there is a difference between animal-assisted therapy dogs and service dogs. In 2010, The American with Disabilities Act revised its definition of service animals to be “any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, senso-

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Navy’s STARBASE-Atlantis offers free summer academies By Ed Barker Naval Education and Training Command Public Affairs

PENSACOLA, FLA.

The STARBASE-Atlantis programs at Navy bases around the country offer free summer Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) academies to elementary school-age children in areas near most major naval installations. Classes begin in early June and continue through August in most locations. Many of the summer programs offer two levels of STARBASE-Atlantis. Level 1 is open to elementary-age students who have not already attended the academy. Level 2 is a more advanced program for those who have previously participated in the Level 1 program through their school or during the summer program.

■ milestone The Navy program is in its 16th year of inspiring 5th-graders in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), and recently graduated its 100,000th student.

Both levels include several days of fun educational activities. Students that are new to the program, as well as veterans of STARBASE-Atlantis, are encouraged to apply. “This is an outstanding opportunity for kids to experience a hands-on STEM experience and broaden their science knowledge during the summer,” said Henry Giles, the Navy’s STARBASE-Atlantis and community outreach program manager at the Naval Education and Training Command (NETC). “Priority is

High Speed Vessel (HSV) 2 Swift pulls into Durban Harbor for a two-day port visit in support of theater security cooperation in the region.

given to children of military members and employees of area military installations, but the academies are open to all elementary-age children (grades 4 - 6). We have lots of home-schooled kids join us for the summer programs.” STARBASE-Atlantis is a Navy community outreach program managed by NETC and operates 15 academies at naval installations around the United States. A part of the Department of Defense STARBASE youth program, STARBASE-Atlantis offers students an opportunity to participate in a variety of learning experiences designed to increase knowledge and interest in STEM subjects. “The STARBASE curriculum has been strengthened with STEM lesson plans that now include chemistry,” said

The civilian master of High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2) and ofﬁcer-in-charge of the military detachment aboard, visited Mozambique’s chief of the Navy, June 11. The meeting was held in conjunction with Swift’s seven-day port visit to Maputo in support of Africa Partnership Station (APS). Swift’s Civilian Master Capt. Rhett Mann, and Military Detachment Ofﬁcer-in-Charger Lt. Cmdr. Charles Eaton met with Rear Adm. Lazaro Menete, Mozambique’s

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U.S., MOZAMBIQUE NAVIES MEET DURING APS VISIT By Ens. Joe Keiley High Speed Vessel 2 Swift Public Affairs

MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE

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Army Lt. Col. David Lloyd (ret.), of Newnan, Ga., attends his fourth TAPS National Military Survivor Seminar, May 25, in Arlington, Va. He attends the seminars to help his daughters, ages 11 and 19, cope with the loss of their mother.

Survivors of fallen share memories, understanding

Married to the Military

By Lisa Daniel American Forces Press Service

ARLINGTON, VA.

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When David Lloyd’s wife, Ann, died, he hit a level of loneliness he said he never could have imagined. On May 25, he stood among some 2,000 people who had been there, too. As the Washington area marked the first day of a weekend teeming with public events commemorating the nation’s fallen service members, some 1,500 adults and 500 children filled the Crystal Gateway Marriott in an effort to help themselves, and each other, deal with the grief of losing their very own military heroes. The 18th annual Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp for Young Survivors offered four days of events to help the families of those who died while serving in the military cope with their grief. Sponsored by the non-profit TAPS, the seminar includes numerous sessions for adults and children, ranging from coping with suicide to helping siblings and children, to understanding survivor benefits. “As the surviving family and friends of members of the Armed Forces, we share a very special bond of service and sacrifice to our nation,” said Bonnie Carroll, TAPS founder and president. “We have in each other our most powerful resource for comfort and understanding. This is a safe place to spend time with others who have experienced a similar loss and understand the pain we all carry.” David and his wife were Soldiers with the 3rd Army Division at Fort McPherson in Georgia – David, a lieutenant colonel, and Ann a major. Ann was away at training, preparing to deploy, at Fort Gordon, Ga. In November 2006, David got the call that Soldiers had found her dead in her room from a blood clot. With their two daughters, Rhaynae and Nicole just five and 11 years old, respectively, and the family living off-base with no relatives nearby, David quickly decided to retire. “I had a new job then” – as a full-time father, he said. The family got by as best they could, returning to their routines, and some happy times, too, he said. But he was concerned that the girls weren’t dealing with their loss, and at the same time, he was trying to figure out his own grief. It all caught up with him one night shortly before retirement. “I was very much alone in the office that night,” he said, recalling that he had picked up a magazine

among the papers on his desk. “I couldn’t even tell you what the magazine was, I just flipped it over and there was TAPS advertised on the back cover.” The ad included a hotline for grief counseling. He didn’t hesitate in picking up the phone. The TAPS volunteer spoke with him in exactly the way he needed. “When I called, it just opened up a new world to me,” he said. “Then I understood I was not alone. It was just one of those things, one of those defining moments.” David returned to the annual TAPS seminar for the fourth time this year, mostly for the girls, stating that it was “therapeutic for them.” Rhaynae, now 11, looks at it as going to camp and playing with other children who have lost parents, and Nicole, now 19, has come a long way in dealing with her grief, David said. It was only a year ago that Nicole asked what her mother had died from. “She just didn’t want to know,” he said. “This place makes you see the kids in a different light. You just know the hurt [they’re going through], then you see them laughing and you know this is a great thing.” Other parents also voiced concern that their teens and young adult children also wouldn’t talk about their loss. When Shelann Clapp’s husband, Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 Douglas Clapp, was killed in a helicopter crash along with Army Brig. Gen. Charles B. Allen and five other Soldiers near Fort Hood, Texas in 2004, she quickly sought support with TAPS and other groups. “It helped me that I was employed,” she said, who works in education and is a doctoral student. “I just had to keep going. I didn’t know what else to do.” Vice President Joe Biden spoke at the seminar about losing his wife and infant daughter, and how it made him understand how people can contemplate suicide. Shelann said his message resonated with her. “I didn’t want to go on – I didn’t know how,” she said. “I was married to this man longer than I had lived without him.” While Shelann worked through her grief, her then 18-year-old daughter, Jennifer, did not. “She kept telling me she didn’t want to talk about it. She was angry, but she couldn’t say why,” Shelann recalled.

The Clapps marked a milestone when Jennifer, now 27, attended the seminar for the first time with her mother. After just one day of TAPS, Jennifer said she was glad she attended. “I never really dealt with it,” Jennifer said of losing her father, but being at the seminar forced her to think about it and realize she wasn’t alone. She said that she felt better about her loss when she met a mother of three young children on a Metro train that very morning. The woman’s husband, a service member, recently died. “It really opens your eyes about what people are going through,” she said. “You think you’re the only one it’s happened to, then you meet others who have it just as bad.” “We’re very much about survivors helping survivors,” said TAPS spokeswoman Ami NeibergerMiller, whose brother was killed in action in Iraq in 2007. “We find people come, first for themselves, then they come for others,” she said of the TAPS mentoring program. Bob and Kitty Conant attended the seminar for the first time this year and went through mentor training. They said they hope to help other grieving families by being TAPS mentors. “It’s about coming alongside them and listening, and being there for them,” said Kitty. The couple, from Valencia, Calif. said their religious faith has gotten them through the loss of their son, John, an Army sergeant who died of an undiagnosed heart condition, miocardial arythmia, on April 10, 2008. “He just had a duty station change and he’s serving the supreme commander now,” Kitty said of her son’s death. “He just went before us.” John, the second of four boys, three of whom serve in the military, had been in the Army 15 years and completed two deployments to Iraq and one to Haiti when he died suddenly. While his heart problems were unknown, he had been battling post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and seemed to have turned a corner in the months before his death. He had started calling again, having long conversations with his parents and reconnecting with his brothers, one of whom he had started to bond with in their shared PTSD and combat experiences. John had found out two days before his death that he had been cleared to return to Iraq.

MEMORIES TUCKED AWAY UNTIL FINDING ‘THE PLACE’ TO CALL ‘HOME’ AGAIN By Tiffany Silverberg Military Spouse Contributor

Finding a home, making a home, is one of the lesser discussed struggles of military life. When being a military spouse means holding down the homefront, having a homefront to hold down is critical. A place where the family, of two or 10 who have been transplanted from afar, can gather and feel enveloped in their own scents, ﬂavors, colors, patterns, themes and sounds. We often tout our innate ability to transform any space into that warm place, but it’s ﬁnding that space that can burden us through the constant moving. I grew up in seven different places, thanks to my dad’s Coast Guard career. The last few moves, before I transferred my dependency to my Navy husband’s page 2, landed us in military housing – some of the best and worst houses we could ever imagine. It was always the luck of the draw. In the dead of Midwest winters, we huddled together in a

sardine can of a tin house. While on the West Coast, we lived large in the most beautiful Mediterranean style home. But those housing moves were convenient because someone in an ofﬁce somewhere just told us the house we were getting. We would make it work – no matter which straw we drew. And we were always content in the end. As a Navy wife, I have never lived in housing. Without kids, it has always made more sense for us to live out in the community. I’ve enjoyed the idea of choosing which neighborhood we want to live in and the kind of house we want. But the search comes with drawbacks, of course, that sometimes make me long for the simplicity of having a set of keys just handed to us. It’s no great revelation that the housing market has taken quite a roller coaster spike and dip in the last few years. The volatility complicates the process. Do we buy? As an investment or to sell right away?

Will we make money? Are we trying to? If we rent, can we stay under our BAH? Is it worth going over? They are all necessary questions to ensure that we can buy bread and milk in the long run, but right now, it’s painfully tedious. It’s hard to care so much about a mortgage, or rental jargon, when I’m trying to imagine where the Christmas tree will go. Because really, that seems to be the one burden I can’t shake from this whole process ... that I’ve done 12 times now. I’ve learned to say goodbye with a stiff upper lip, knowing there are hellos on the other side. I’ve gotten rather adept at organizing before a move to reduce unnecessary unpacking on the other side. I know how to manage movers and checklist boxes. I know what needs to go with us and what can go with them. I know how to join the spouse group and make friends, and ﬁnd a grocery store, church and favorite restaurant. My roots are short enough. We can pick up and go ... as

long as I know there is a home I can create on the other side. In many ways, the Internet is helpful – I can gaze through listings and imagine how each layout would work for us, while my husband crunches numbers. But just when I get things mentally moved into one place, they take it off the market or decide to sell rather than rent. I move everything back out again and sit dejected on the curb. I don’t know how my parents did it ... before the Internet. The ﬁrst four places we lived growing up were out in town. They had no way to search before they arrived. But maybe that was better. Maybe my mom could just pack everything up – in reality and in her mind – and hold on with patience until they found a house. Not just a house, but “the house,” that would be the setting of many memories and object of many family stories. With that in mind, I packed up the Christmas tree and organized it with everything that we will need in some unknown house next December. I won’t open it until we are already there – and maybe I will do the same mentally. Keep it all tucked away until we found the one to call “home.”

Take the ‘Challenge’ By Bianca Martinez Military Spouse Contributor

It’s that time of year again and I can’t wait! No I am not talking about summer time, as we know I’m scared of the challenge of entertaining my kiddos for months! It’s time to start registering for The Flagship Military Challenge! Book you calendars now for July 28 because it’s going to be awesome! If you have never heard of the Challenge, basically it’s an “Ultimate 5K militarystyle conﬁdence course on the grounds of the Virginia Beach Sportsplex.” That’s how the organizers describe it, and they’re spot on. NewsChannel 3 has been a part of the event since it started three years ago and I have had the chance to watch it grow to be the “must do” race of the summer. Part of the proceeds this year will be going to the USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia. If you read this column often, you know I am a huge fan of the USO. This year, there will be two new obstacles and I would tell you what they are, but um, you know how the saying goes, “If I told you I would have to …” OK, no I wouldn’t, but why ruin the surprise! Here is what you need to know and what I can tell you right now. There are a lot of registration options, including military teams and the kiddos! That’s right, run them through the mud, give them a bath and I promise an extended nap time is in your future for that day! OK, so let’s get going and let’s get training! Use this as a motivator and a challenge to maybe set a goal for physical ﬁtness, or maybe you are an avid runner and want to make this race your personal record! Head to http://bit.ly/ L73GYO for all the details, and keep me posted on your training progress. I have to know what I am up against! See you at the challenge!

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

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MC2 Thomas L. Rosprim Master Chief Petty OfďŹ cer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick D. West is underway with Sailors aboard USS Constitution to commemorate the Battle of Midway.

MCPON joins â€˜Old Ironsidesâ€™ for Battle of Midway Commemoration By MC2 Thomas L. Rosprim OfďŹ ce of the Master Chief Petty OfďŹ cer of the Navy

CHARLESTOWN, MASS.

Master Chief Petty OfďŹ cer of the Navy (MCPON) (SS/SW) Rick D. West got underway aboard USS Constitution in Boston Harbor, June 4, joining the shipâ€™s Sailors to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway. Despite the rain and wind, â€œOld Ironsidesâ€? departed the pier shortly following morning colors. â€œUnderway, the only way,â€? said West. â€œIt is great to be underway with Constitution commemorating the Battle of Midway. Both Constitution and the Battle of Midway proved pivotal in laying the foundation for generations of Sailors. It was a privilege to watch this motivated team in action today and to remember all the Sailors who have given so much over to the years to keep our nation free.â€? Secretary for Massachusetts Department of Veteransâ€™ Services, Coleman Nee, joined USS Constitution Commanding OfďŹ cer Cmdr. Matthew J. Bonner, to toss a commemorative wreath into the water.

â€œWe commemorate events such as Midway, not just to celebrate the victories, but more importantly to remember the people who fought the battles,â€? said Bonner. â€œToday, we remember those who answered the call 70 years ago and helped preserve freedom and democracy in the face of tyranny and fascism.â€? The Battle of Midway took place, June 4 - 7, 1942, and concluded with the defeat of an Imperial Japanese Navy carrier task force. The Japanese lost four carriers, a heavy cruiser and 256 planes during the three-day battle. MCPON concluded his visit by attending the reenlistment ceremony of Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Travis Mobley, who has been stationed aboard Constitution for the past two years. â€œItâ€™s pretty amazing to be aboard a piece of history and to be reenlisted on this day is a great honor,â€? said Mobley. â€œIf you love what you do, and I love cooking, then there is nothing stopping you. That means six more years for me.â€? Constitution, a 214-year-old vessel, is the oldest commissioned warship aďŹ‚oat in the U.S. Navy.

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Paciﬁc Partnership surgery rebuilds life for Indonesian baby By MC3 Michael Feddersen Navy Public Affairs Support Element West

MANADO, INDONESIA

An 8-month-old Indonesian boy’s life has been rebuilt thanks to a joint Indonesian and Pacific Partnership medical team, June 7. Hendra Mangadil required approximately five hours of neurosurgery and maxillofacial surgery to correct a portion of his brain lining that was protruding through a hole in his skull between his eyes. Royal Australian Navy Reserve Maxillofacial Surgeon Lt. Cmdr. John McHugh said to stop the condition from getting worse, timely intervention was needed. “We shared and combined techniques to achieve the best possible outcome for the patient,” he said. “The hole was small enough to avoid using a bone fragment or a metal plate to fill it, thus reducing the risk of infection. This is very important, as the child lives in a distant area of the island, far away from medical help. “So after the protrusion was pushed back in by the neurosurgeons, we made a strong, two-layered flap of bone-covering tissue to prevent a reoccurrence of the condition. With the pressure on the hole in the skull removed, the bone should grow and fill the gap over time,” said McHugh. U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Curtis Gaball, a facial plastic sur-

U.S. Navy photo Two Indonesian boys play Connect Four as Elizabeth Fitri Anggiaini, a HOPE Worldwide volunteer, watches in the Pediatric Ward aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19).

It ended up being a great collaborative effort between U.S., Australia and Indonesian surgeons.” - U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Curtis Gaball, talking about the operation

geon for the operation, said the surgery went better than expected. “The surgery was very smooth and straightforward,” he said. “It ended up being a great collaborative effort between U.S., Australia and In-

donesian surgeons. We came into the operation prepared with a number of different options in case we needed to implement them, but the need for such measures never came. We are very happy with the outcome of the procedure.” Hendra’s father, Hendrick Mangadil, said he hopes his son gets better and can grow up like normal children. “I want to thank everyone from Paciﬁc Partnership and the Siloan Hospital for providing great care for my son,” said Mangadil. “My baby will now be able to grow up and get a proper education, as well as a good childhood. Without this help, we wouldn’t have been able to give him the life he has the potential for.” Lt. Cmdr. Thomas Chung said if left untreated, the boy

MC3 Michael Feddersen Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Donald Maskel assists Lt. Cmdr. Thomas Chung during a reconstructive surgery procedure on an Indonesian patient’s hand aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) as part of Paciﬁc Partnership 2012.

would be at risk of contracting meningitis, as well as the chance of the protrusion to get larger, pushing his eyes further apart, causing him headaches and obscured vision. “I think the main thing we did for him was prevent the widening of the eyes,” said Chung. “Not only that, but we also saved him from what could have potentially been a lot of ridicule throughout his life because of the defect. We were happy to know the surgery went smoothly and he will be left in the wonderful care of Siloan Hospital.” Gaball said Paciﬁc Partner-

ship surgeons enjoyed working with their Indonesian counterparts. “The surgeons we worked with were very talented and it was a great learning experience for everyone,” he said. “All of us benefitted from it in some way. We are looking forward to these kinds of opportunities to arise in the future. They are tremendously beneficial for the host nations involved, as well as our own providers.” Pacific Partnership surgeons are expecting to partake in similar procedures in the upcoming mission ports of Philippines, Vietnam and

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Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert delivers remarks during a memorial service for Lt. Cmdr. Wesley Brown in the U.S. Naval Academy Chapel. Brown became the ﬁrst African American to graduate from the Academy in 1949. A veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars, he served in the Navy from 1944 to 1969. Brown, 85, passed away on May 22.

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Navy honors ﬁrst African American Naval Academy graduate By MC2 (SW) Kyle P. Malloy Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs

ANNAPOLIS, MD.

In the U.S. Naval Academy Chapel, naval leadership joined hundreds of supporters and family members, June 6, to honor the life of a trailblazer and ﬁrst African American graduate of the Naval Academy. Lt. Cmdr. Wesley Brown (ret.) passed away, May 22. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert, among several speakers at the memorial service, highlighted a special day when he and his wife hosted Brown and his wife at their home to hear about Brown’s life and naval career. “I was honored to have met Brown through my classmate Kerwin Miller who arranged the luncheon at our quarters and introduced Wesley and Crystal to Darleen and I,” said Greenert. “He was a humble, courageous and resilient person – a true pioneer in our Navy.” During an interview after the April luncheon, Brown remarked that he was impressed with CNO and appreciated the direction he is taking the Navy. “We had a nice and honest discussion about the Navy from when I was at the Naval Academy to now,” said Brown. Brown voluntarily enlisted in the Army at the age of 17. After serving in the Army, he enrolled at the Naval Academy in 1945, and then was commissioned in 1949. Brown’s military service included ﬁghting in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He built homes in Hawaii, roads in Liberia, wharves in the Philippines, a nuclear power plant in Antarctica and a desalination plant in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Brown said his military experience was undoubtedly very different from that of today’s service members, but that his active duty service was very memorable. “I am very proud of the fact that we did change from a segregated service and made it into a positive one,” said Brown. While discussing two African American military leaders that achieved four-star rank and the current African

American president, Brown humbly recognized that his service has affected today’s Sailors. “I think I have had an influence on Sailors, both male and female, in terms of racial discrimination and their choice in joining the Armed Forces,” said Brown. “And I think that is a very positive thing.” Greenert and several of the memorial service speakers commented on Brown’s courage, leadership and pioneer spirit – Brown shaped today’s Navy and taught the service to capitalize on the strengths of all Sailors. “I will most remember Wesley’s positive recollection of a difficult and challenging time at the Naval Academy, enduring hazing and bigotry,” said Greenert after the ceremony. “Though the barriers he faced were plentiful, he demonstrated repeatedly that one person can make a difference and bring about real change.” Brown maintained a successful career after retiring from the Navy as a faculty member at Howard University, and he served as chairman of District of Columbia Congressional Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton’s Service Academy Selection Board. He grew up in Baltimore, Md. and entered the Naval Academy in 1945. He was an accomplished runner as a midshipman and the Naval Academy recently dedicated the Wesley Brown Field House in his honor. “Although he was grateful for the opportunities he was given, it is we who should be thankful for his courage and leadership,” said Greenert. “Our Navy and nation are better thanks to Wesley Brown and his family.” As Brown reminisced about his life, he expressed much gratitude for every opportunity afforded to him. And as he recounted his lunch with the top Navy officer or watching track meets hosted in a facility named after him, Brown referenced a line from one of his favorite musicals. “You have to have a dream,” he said. “If you don’t have a dream, how are you going to make a dream come true?” For more information, visit www.navy.mil, www.facebook.com/usnavy, or www. twitter.com/usnavy.

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| both parties discussed common issues shaping the maritime environment

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MC2 Roadell Hickman Above: Personnel from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 40, the Australian 6th Engineer Support Regiment and the Australian 21st Construction Squadron, paint a wall outside the Beo Health Center in Talaud.

chief of the Navy. The meeting focused on Mozambique’s participation in the multinational security cooperation initiative, known as APS, and the continued efforts it makes in building lasting friendships and promoting cultural exchange among service members. “On behalf of the Navy and Sixth Fleet, we greatly appreciate the opportunity to visit and continue our partnership with Mozambique,” said Eaton. “Leaving the ship today we already saw some of the students coming aboard for classroom engagements and that was great to see.” Trainers from Special Purpose Marine CorpsAir Ground

Task Force (SPMAGTF) 12.2, Team 6 held training engagements aboard Swift during its Maputo visit, with almost two-dozen Mozambique enlisted and junior ofﬁcers participating. The military-to-military exchange of knowledge is just one aspect of the issues that APS seeks to develop among partner nations. At the meeting held at Mozambique’s Navy Headquarters, both parties discussed the common issues shaping the maritime environment in the region like piracy and illegal smuggling. Prior to the meeting coming to a close, both sides exchanged gifts and took one last moment to learn something about each other’s cul-

ture. Menete explained the signiﬁcance of the decorative plate he presented to Swift’s leaders. “This features the lion, the symbol of all of Armed Forces is that of the lion in the forest,” said Menete. Mann presented a ship’s compass and said, “May this compass point the way toward future cooperation between us.” APS is an international security cooperation initiative, facilitated by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces EuropeAfrica, aimed at strengthening global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities to improve maritime safety and security in Africa.

Left: Musician 3rd Class Steve Lamonica lets local Indonesian children strum his guitar during a Paciﬁc Partnership 2012 community service project.

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Students participating in the STARBASEAtlantis science academy work on ﬂight simulators.

$100,000 dollars in healthcare, educational supplies donated ■ Paciﬁc Partnership Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-governmental organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the AsiaPacific region.

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Continued from B1 General (JAG) ofﬁcer for PP12, was one of the service members to attend the event. “The ceremony was absolutely amazing,” said Marin. “Almost $100,000 dollars worth of healthcare and educational supplies were donated to the people of Manado, and afterward we were treated to numerous amazing performances.” Musical performances were held throughout the ceremony by multiple groups and included an impromptu collaboration by the PP12 band and local musicians.

“When the bands started playing together, that was by far my favorite part of the day,” said Marin. “Hearing the combination of music from our two countries being played was such an awesome way to emphasize the partnerships.” This event is one of many the PP12 team is participating in during their time in Indonesia. For more information, visit www.navy.mil, www. facebook.com/usnavy, or www.twitter.com/usnavy. For more news from Paciﬁc Partnership 2012, visit www.navy.mil/local/ pacpart12/.

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| Programs deliver dynamic, participation-based activities Continued from B1 Donna Eichling, director of the STARBASEAtlantis academies onboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola and NAS Whiting Field, Fla. “The programs deliver dynamic, participationbased activities, including advanced engineering activities that culminate with the launch of model rockets built by the students.”

online For more about NETC Community Service and Outreach programs, including more information about the STARBASE-Atlantis Level 1 and 2 summer programs, visit http://1.usa.gov/KqQaTB Bases that offer the STARBASE-Atlantis summer programs are: NAS Pensacola and NAS Whiting Field, Fla.; NAS Meridian and Naval Construction Training Center, Gulfport, Miss.; NAS Corpus Christi, Texas, Naval Training Center Great Lakes, Ill.; NAS Patuxent River, Md.; Naval Station Norfolk; Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; Naval Operational Support Center Pittsburgh, Penn.; Naval Station San Diego, Calif.; and the Washington Navy Yard, D.C.

| Therapy dogs can aid in reducing blood pressure, stress, anxiety

Continued from B1 ry, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability.” This regulation on service animals contains no stipulations on breed and even allows miniature horses under special circumstances. There’s no regulatory body for certifying service animals, nor can businesses ask for medical paperwork and/or an identiﬁcation card for the dog. They can ask if the dog is required because of a disability and what work or task the dog has been trained to perform. According to the American Humane Association, an animalassisted therapy dog is designed to improve a patient’s social, emo-

It’s the unconditional love of the dog that makes this all possible.” - Susan Luehrs tional, or cognitive functioning. Pet therapy is used in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, mental institutions and prisons. It also is used in Wounded Warrior clinics and veterans’ centers. Researchers have documented the positive beneﬁts of animal-assisted therapy. In a 2005 study, the American Heart Association found that a 12-minute visit with a therapy dog reduced blood pressure and levels of stress hormones and eased anxiety among hospitalized heart

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SALUTE TO SUMMER BASH Activities included bungee pull, rock climbing and obstacle course

■ activities Above: Machinist’s Mate 1st Class James Hamaker, right, and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) 3rd Class Jacob Contreras, from Transient Personnel Unit, Norfolk compete against each other on the Inﬂatable 2,000 obstacle.

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Right: Contreras throws a softball in a dunk tank challenge at the “Salute to Summer Bash” event. Photos by MCSN Preston Paglinawan

Virginia Symphony Uncorked event a huge success By Katisha Draughn

■ the event Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NSA HR, NMCP) and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) hosted the inaugural Virginia Symphony Uncorked event, which attracted more than 1,500 people.

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On June 9, Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NSA HR, NMCP) transformed into an event that is destined to become a local favorite for years to come. NSA HR, NMCP MWR hosted the inaugural Virginia Symphony Uncorked event, which attracted more than 1,500 people. “Our measure of success really does come from others’ enjoyment,” said John Lucas, director at NSA HR, NMCP MWR. “Judging from the responses that we have received, it seems like it was a success. It was a total team effort and we received great support from NSA HR command in pulling it all together.” The event kicked off with a free concert featuring the Jim Newsom Band, who provided various jazz selections. Afterwards, Rear Adm. Elaine Wagner, Commander, Navy Medicine East, Commander, NMCP and Chief, Navy Dental Corps; and Capt. Jake Johansson, Commanding Ofﬁcer, NSA HR took the stage to

Katisha Draughn The crowd enjoys the festivities at the Virginia Symphony Uncorked event, June 9.

welcome the crowd to the event. “This event would not have been possible without the diligent work of our Portsmouth MWR team who put this entire event together,” said Johansson. “Everything from the wine festival, the children’s area and the concessions stands – this team went above and beyond to ensure that you all would enjoy yourselves this evening.” Following their remarks, the Virginia Symphony played the national

anthem as Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Amanda Johnson belted the lyrics. From there, the band played two hours of patriotic-themed selections while participants enjoyed the music and a view of the Elizabeth River. “For me, it was all about the music,” said Capt. Mary Beth Neill, who attended the event with friends. “I think it is so special to be able to bring the arts to people and allow them to experience different types

of music that they may have never heard of before.” In addition to the music, there was a kid’s area set up with inflatables, a rock wall and a firehouse slide. There was also a full service concession stand available and a beverage and tapas area. The event culminated with the fireworks display. Capt. Rick Freedman said he had a wonderful time at the event and looks forward to next year. “It feels great to be a part of this great Navy on this day,” he said. “I thoroughly enjoyed spending this experience with great friends.” Portsmouth MWR and NSA HR plan to make this an annual event, which will allow them to show their appreciation for the support that they have received from the local communities throughout the year.

Naval Station Norfolk Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) kicked off the summer with their annual “Barracks Bash” themed “Salute to Summer” for active duty service members onboard Naval Station Norfolk, June 7. The event was held for single and unaccompanied service members to meet people with similar interests, discover the local area and get connected.

I enjoyed the activities here from the bike race to the obstacle course. I had a blast.” - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) 3rd Class Jacob Contreras

“I think it’s important to have events like these because it gives service members alternatives to destructive decisions like alcohol,” said Danielle Rickner, MWR operations manager. “This event deﬁnitely offers some fun things to do and really builds camaraderie.” The “Bash” featured several contests and challenges, such as a sand sculpture contest, water balloon race, bungee pull, rock climbing, volley ball, and obstacle course with prizes and giveaways.

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Beach Blast ■ When: Sunday, June 24 at 2 p.m. ■ Where: Dam Neck Beach ■ For more information, visit:

www.discovermwr.com/beachblast Dam Neck Beach Blast is destined to become an annual favorite for families and friends alike as MWR presents a day of fun in the sun along the Atlantic Ocean. The event is free and open to the public. Paddleboard and surf demonstrations and mini-clinics will be offered from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. by Wave Riding Vehicles (WRV), Virginia Beach Surf Sessions and Atlantic Paddle Source. Local favorites, The Aragona Project and Audiostrobelight will provide live music starting at 5 p.m. At 7:30 p.m., national recording artists Bowling For Soup will take the stage to perform several of their cheeky punk-pop music hits including “1985,” “Girls All The Bad Guys Want” and “High School Never Ends.” The event concludes at 9 p.m. under a dazzling display of ﬁreworks over the Atlantic Ocean.

Summer Fever 5K ■ When: Friday, June 15 at 11:30 a.m. ■ Where: Cheatham Annex Gym, NWS Yorktown ■ For more information, call: 847-7830/7828

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown will host the Summer Fever 5K, June 15 at 11:30 a.m. with same day registration starting at 10:30 a.m. For more information and to download the registration form, visit http://issuu.com/jeblcfs_pao/docs/summer_fever_5k_em.

Norfolk Botanical Garden Summer Exhibit celebrates OpSail 2012 ■ When:

June 16 through September 3 from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. ■ Where: Norfolk Botanical Gardens ■ For more information, visit: www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org Norfolk Botanical Garden will open their 2012 summer exhibit – Voyage of Discovery. The new exhibit celebrates OpSail 2012 where guests will embark on a voyage that will take them on a journey throughout the Garden. A replica of the USS Constitution will keep guests entertained as they enter a life-size section of the ship and dream of adventures on the high seas. It’s fun for the entire family and the fun doesn’t stop there! Cross the make-believe ocean to Pirate’s Cove where you will have a blast on a gigantic island of sand. Pirate’s Cove will have a platform, slide, rope, games, activities and tunnels for more exploration. Set sail and steer your own remote control boat, solve word puzzles with nautical ﬂags, participate in a treasure hunt and much more! Exhibit is free with garden admission.

23rd annual AT&T Bayou Boogaloo and Cajun Food Festival ■ When:

Thursday, June 21 - Sunday, June 24: Thursday 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. (free admission); Friday noon - 4 p.m. (free admission) and 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., Saturday, noon - 10 p.m. and Sunday, noon - 6 p.m. ■ Where: Town Point Park on the Downtown Norfolk ■ For more information, visit: www.festevents.org/ mini-site/bayou-boogaloo The 23rd annual AT&T Bayou Boogaloo & Cajun Food Festival delivers the heart and soul of Louisiana to visitors of Town Point Park in true Cajun style. From New Orleans to Norfolk, two stages featuring national recording artists provide musical entertainment for the weekend. Traditional favorites, such as Aaron Neville, Marcia Ball & Cowboy Mouth are sure to get your hands clapping, feet two-steppin’ and heart pumping throughout the weekend. New comers to the Bayou Boogaloo, Robert Randolph & the Family Band bring a crazy and utterly joyous mix of musical forms and ﬂavors from blues to rock to gritty funk and soul.

MC3 Indra Bosko Sailors and Marines from Navy and Marine Corps Intelligence Training Center’s (NMITC) Adopt-A-School program ran with students from Princess Anne Elementary School at the 7th annual Beach Fun Run at Dam Neck Annex.

NMITC’S ‘Adopt A School’ program promotes ﬁtness to students By MC3 Indra Bosko

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Sailors and Marines from Navy and Marine Corps Intelligence Training Center’s (NMITC) Adopt-A-School program hosted a run with students from Princess Anne Elementary School onboard Dam Neck Annex, June 8. More than a 100 service members participated in the 7th annual NMITC Adopt-A-School Beach Fun Run. Children from Princess Anne Elementary School performed warm-up exercises including push-ups and mountain climbers, and ran in formation with military members on the beach campgrounds of Dam Neck Annex. Students, who excelled at their school’s Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run (PACER) fitness test, earned the opportunity to leave school for the morning to participate in the run along the beach. First-time Fun Run participant 11-year-old Melanie Wells said the event inspired her and she plans to share that motivation back home. “I would do it again,” said Wells. “I want my parents to run with me because it’s fun.” The event also included a luncheon and award ceremony. “I am glad you had a good run,” said Capt. William Kotheimer, Commanding Officer, NMITC. “Physical fitness is key to good health.” During the award ceremony, Kotheimer

presented a letter of appreciation to Principal Krista Barton-Arnold for her 10-year participation with NMITC’s Adopt-A-School program. Barton-Arnold expressed her appreciation, with not only NMITC’s service to the community, but also their continued efforts in motivating children’s lives. “It’s really inspiring for children,” she said. “They are more motivated when they work with the Navy and Marines. Physical ﬁtness is something that we work on.” “Why do we do it?” asked Frank Cubillo, retired colonel and Princess Anne Elementary School volunteer who trained the students. “We do it because these kids are going to replace you ... one day,” he said. “Give back to the community that you came from. You are their role model. Let this be a seed to plant in your head to participate in something as wonderful and meaningful as today.” For 21 years, NMITC has partnered with local elementary schools in Virginia Beach and has been recognized by the Navy as an outstanding partner in educational programs. For more information, visit www.navy.mil, www.facebook.com/usnavy, or www.twitter. com/usnavy.

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I am glad you had a good run. Physical ﬁtness is key to good health.” - Capt. William Kotheimer, Commanding Ofﬁcer, NMITC

Free BBQ dinner served to attendees

Continued from C1 “I enjoyed the activities here from the bike race to the obstacle course,” said Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) 3rd Class Jacob Contreras, from Transient Personnel Unit, Norfolk. “I had a blast.” Following the day’s events, a free BBQ dinner was served to attendees, complete with pulled pork sandwiches, chicken, potato salad and corn on the cob. “I decided to come to this event because I had nothing to do and was bored, but now that I’m here, I’m glad I came,” said Contreras. The night ended with the participants gathering around on the lawn to watch a movie. “I think it’s a great thing that MWR has done here and I appreciate what they did for us today,” said Machinist’s Mate 1st Class James Hamaker, from Transient Personnel Unit, Norfolk. “It went well and everyone here seemed to be entertained and had a great time.”

MCSN Preston Paglinawan Information Systems Technician Seaman Apprentice Angelo Dominguez, from the guidedmissile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67), smooths a block of sand during a sand castle building contest at the Morale, Welfare and Recreation “Salute to Summer Bash” event.

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Track capable performance: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 coupe By Ken Chester, Jr. Motor News Media Corporation

Engineered to be track-capable from the factory, the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Coupe features a rear-differential cooler, an integrated engine and transmission-oil cooler and brake-cooling ducts as standard equipment. The performance numbers speak for themselves: 0 to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds with a top speed of 184 mph. The ZL1 also includes Performance Traction Management and Magnetic Ride suspension as standard equipment â€“ resulting in supercar levels of performance and technology for the price of a sports car. â€œFrom the original Camaro to the current Corvette ZR1, Chevrolet has a long history of delivering world-class cars that outperformed competitors at several times the price,â€? said Chris Perry, vice president, Global Chevrolet Marketing. â€œThe ZL1 is no exception. There are very few cars at any price that can match the power, features and track-capability of the Camaro ZL1.â€? The heart of the Camaro ZL1 is a supercharged (LSA) 6.2L V8 engine. The LSA features a roots-style blower with an efďŹ cient four-lobe rotor set and compact intercooler. The ZL1 also features a standard dual-mode exhaust system,

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driver pushes the throttle to the ďŹ‚oor, the system holds a predetermined engine speed until the driver releases the clutch. Then, the system modulates engine torque 1,000 times per second to maximize the available traction. Similarly, on a road course, the driver can apply full throttle when exiting a corner and Performance Traction Management will automatically manage acceleration dynamics to maximize exit speed based on available traction. Inside the passenger cabin of the Camaro ZL1 standard are leather seating surfaces with suede microďŹ ber inserts and heated, powered-adjustable front seats for passenger and driver. Standard technologies include a nine-speaker Boston Acoustics audio system; USB and Bluetooth connectivity; and rear-park assist with a rear-view camera display integrated in the center rear-view mirror. The Camaro ZL1 is available with just six options: six-speed automatic transmission with TapShift controls; 20-inch, bright aluminum wheel package; power sunroof; stripe package; exposed-weave carbon ďŹ ber hood insert; and the suede package, including suede microďŹ ber accents on the steering wheel, shift knob and shift boot.

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More than 600 athletes participated in the 21st annual Breezy Point Triathlon hosted on Naval Station Norfolk (NSN), June 3. The event included active duty and retired service members and civilians from the Hampton Roads area. â€œItâ€™s pretty neat that people who donâ€™t normally get to come on-base, get to come and run on the largest naval station in the world,â€? said Brian Sagedy, Breezy Point Triathlon race director. â€œIt allows civilians a chance to really interact with military people who are our friends, our neighbors and our relatives, and it gives us a chance to come and appreciate what our military does for us everyday.â€? One hundred ďŹ fty civilian and military volunteers donated their time through the course of three days to setup for the race. Sailors provided security, cleaned up the race area and helped direct trafďŹ c on the day of the event.

â€œThe base has been incredible,â€? said Sagedy. â€œThe security, the public affairs ofďŹ cer and Sailors coming over from the ships to help â€“ the support has just been incredible.â€? The race consisted of a 750 meter swim, 20 kilometer bike and 5 kilometer run. Participants from age 15 - 74 ran the course as teams or as individuals. â€œI think itâ€™s a great event,â€? said Capt. Mary Jackson, Commanding OfďŹ cer, Naval Station Norfolk. â€œItâ€™s not only good exercise, but it also builds camaraderie.â€? The triathlon had more than 200 service members participate in the race and it allowed for the Sailors to interact with and show Naval Station Norfolk to their fellow athletes. â€œItâ€™s a great venue,â€? said Kate Derner, a triathlon participant. â€œWe donâ€™t normally get to see the base, mostly we just drive past it, so for us to come on is really nice and it helps build a great relationship between the locals and the Navy.â€? For more information on the event, visit www.breezypointtri.com

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The Norfolk Admirals have won the 2012 Calder Cup Championship after defeating the Toronto Marlies in the best-of-seven Calder Cup Finals, four games to zero. Norfolk earned its first ever American Hockey League championship at the Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, after a 6-1 victory over the Marlies in Game 4. The Admirals, who won the Macgregor Kilpatrick Trophy as the AHL’s regular season champions with a 55-18-1-2 record, reached the Calder Cup Finals after defeating the Manchester Monarchs in four games in the best-offive Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, the Connecticut Whales in six games in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference Semifinals, and the St. John’s IceCaps in four games in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference Finals. Norfolk, the AHL affiliate of the Tampa Bay Lightning, won its last

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28 regular season games to establish a North American professional hockey record. The Admirals then went 15-3 in the 2012 Calder Cup Playoffs en route to the ﬁrst Calder Cup Championship in Virginia history. Norfolk brings a professional hockey championship back to Hampton Roads 14 years after the Hampton Roads Admirals of the ECHL won their third championship (1991 and 1992 Riley Cup, 1998 Kelly Cup). Norfolk becomes the 28th different city to win the Calder Cup in the

Courtesy photo The 2012 Calder Cup was awarded to Norfolk Admiral’s Captain Mike Angelidis by David Andrews, president of the AHL. The Admirals beat the Toronto Marlies 6-1 at Ricoh Coliseum to sweep the series 4-0.

76-season history of the American Hockey League’s championship trophy. The Admirals recorded the 17th sweep in Calder Cup Finals history (15th in a best-of-seven format). Two players on the Norfolk roster recorded their second Calder Cup Championships: Brandon Segal (2004 Milwaukee Admirals) and

Jean-Philippe Cote (2007 Hamilton Bulldogs). All other players and coaches won their ﬁrst Calder Cup championship. Alexandre Picard, who scored nine goals and added seven assists, tallied 16 points in the Calder Cup Finals, was awarded the Jack A. Butterﬁeld Trophy as Most Valuable Player of the 2012 Calder Cup

Playoffs as voted by the coaches. The Jack A. Butterﬁeld Trophy is named after the former president and treasurer of the American Hockey League. Butterﬁeld served the longest tenure of any American Hockey League President (28 years) and served as Chairman of the Board until his passing in October 2010.

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■ Miller’s struggles Dan Miller (right) throws a heavy right hook against Michael Bisping at UFC 114.

STRIVING FOR BOWLING PERFECTION, NAVY PRIDE

Dan Miller went back to training for the first time in months. His two-year-old son, Danny, is receiving treatments for complications stemming from his Polycystic kidney disease (PKD).

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I knew that it would be very difﬁcult to make the team since they only invite those who can compete at the highest level.” - Chief Warrant Ofﬁcer Joe Gomez

■ about All-Navy Bowling All-Navy Bowling is an opportunity for Sailors with the appropriate skill set to compete at the highest level in the Armed Forces.

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Chief Warrant Officer 3 Joe Gomez of Transient Personnel Unit, Norfolk recently participated in the 2012 All-Navy Bowling Team tryouts, held May 7-19 at Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio, Texas. All-Navy Bowling is an opportunity for Sailors with the appropriate skill set to compete at the highest level in the Armed Forces. Making the team, Gomez and his doubles partner took 1st place in the doubles category and Navy took 2nd place in the team competition. Overall, he finished 8th out of the 16 men from all of the services. Bowlers who are selected to attend trial camp are competing for roster spots available on the All-Navy Team. Once the All-Navy Team is selected, the team moves on to the Armed Forces Championships, where they compete against the Army, Air Force and Marine Corps for the title of Armed Forces Champions. The tryouts consisted of bowling eight games a day for four consecutive days. Gomez and 16 other men were invited to bowl in the tournament, but only the Top-4 would make the team. They bowled six games a day for four days in four separate events: Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles partner, and team categories. In preparation for the tryouts and championships, he practiced eight games a day after work, four days a week honing his skills. Gomez summarized his accomplishments by saying, “To compete at any high level of competition requires practice. I knew that it would be very difficult to make the team since they only invite those who can compete at the highest level, and I wanted to be prepared as much as possible.”

Courtesy photo Chief Warrant Ofﬁcer Joe Gomez of Transient Personnel Unit, Norfolk shows off his bowling medals.

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With everything on the line, Dan Miller ﬁghts through adversity By Elias Cepeda UFC.com

Good parents, the ones who do everything they can for their children, are the ones who worry that they aren’t. This was Dan Miller’s struggle as he went back to training for the first time in months, forced to leave his son, Danny, with his mother at the hospital as the two-year old received treatments for complications stemming from his Polycystic kidney disease (PKD). Danny was born with PKD and needs his enlarged kidneys replaced with a donors. Luckily, Danny has found a donor (an aunt), but his surgery dates have been pushed back several times because he’s gotten sick and has to be healthy in order to undergo the procedure. Danny’s medical expenses are already astronomical, about $10,000 each month, and the surgery itself will, of course, cost more money. He will also have to be on anti-donor rejection medication for the rest of his life. For months, the Millers drove Danny two hours each way to a Philadelphia, Penn. hospital from their New Jersey home three days a week to receive the best treatment he could. They stayed in a hotel to be with their son. Dan had decided to take time off after his last fight, a decision loss to Rousimar Palhares last August, but as his son’s condition worsened, that time off grew longer and longer. Dan stayed with Danny, but eventually, as the family’s breadwinner, he had to make the difficult decision to go back to work. He had little choice, but still, Dan felt guilty. “It was kind of tough,” he told UFC. com. “I felt very guilty leaving him on Saturday or Sunday night every week because I had to go back to Jersey to train. But I did it also knowing in my head that this is how I make my living.

This is how I provide for my kids. It was a thing I had to do like anyone else. I had to make money somehow and fighting is the best way I know how to. So, I started training again, basically for them. I need to make money ... I need to pay bills.” Thankfully, Danny’s condition has improved enough that he was allowed to return home. He still receives dialysis after having his kidneys removed in anticipation of receiving new ones and the family hopes to be able to finally have the transplant surgery done. “He is doing well,” said Dan. “We had a little rough patch in January when he was really sick. He’s gotten better and he’s working through it. Hopefully we will get the transplant done soon.” Miller now balances those concerns with final preparations for his next fight – an engagement with Ricardo Funch in Atlantic City, June 22. The fight will be Miller’s debut at a lighter weight class – welterweight. It is safe to say that, outside of middleweight champion Anderson Silva and No. 1 contender Chael Sonnen, no one had faced stiffer competition in the 185-pound weight class than Dan in recent years. Against the likes of Sonnen, Michael Bisping, Nate Marquardt and Palhares, Dan was never outclassed, but he was overpowered. He had never been very large for 185, but the thought was that as long as he was successful there, there was no reason to go through the rigors of dropping 15 pounds to compete at welterweight. But he decided at one specific moment to make the drop. “Halfway through the Palhares fight,” he laughed. “He’s just a beast. At one point I tried to stand back up and he just threw me down like a child. I thought, ‘Well, I guess I’m not standing up at this point.’ It had been in the back of my head for a long time … I never had to lose a lot

of weight for middleweight – it was kind of an easy thing. But fighting some of these guys, I technically might have been close to them, but physically, it wasn’t a fair fight. At this level you need every advantage that you can get. So I thought, ‘Let’s get serious. Let’s do this.’” Dan spoke with his coaches and they told him that he could do it. Since then, he’s cleaned up his diet and started paying more attention to how and when he eats. “I’m on a very strict diet now,” he said. “I’m eating healthy and trying to make a turn, trying to be more professional – training hard and keeping focus. The weight is coming off pretty good. I’m pretty close to my goal. There are still some big, strong kids [at 170], so I don’t think it is going to be a huge advantage for me. I just think that now I’ll be one of the bigger guys in the division instead of being the small guy. I’m looking forward to it.” As stressful as his personal life has been, Dan has enjoyed being able to do something productive again, instead of just waiting around, watching, worrying. “I’m a type of guy that needs to be doing something with myself,” he said. “Once Danny was able to return home, it got a lot easier to train. I’m enjoying it again.” He’ll enjoy himself even more if he can make a successful debut at welterweight and snap a two-fight losing streak. Dan is taking a workmanlike approach to game planning for his opponent on the UFC on FX 4 card, June 22. “I know he’s an aggressive, good all-around fighter,” Dan said of Funch. “He’s a black belt in jiu-jitsu. I’ve got to be on top of my game. It’s going to be a tough fight. I’m looking forward to it. It is kind of a rebirth for me. I’m going to go in there, take it to him and show that I deserve to be in the UFC.”

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Rock of Ages A small-town girl and a big-city boy ﬁnd their fates intersecting on the Sunset Strip, riding a wave of romance through the height of the “hair metal” scene as the offBroadway musical rocks its way to the big screen courtesy of choreographer-turned-director Adam Shankman. Arriving in Hollywood with stars in her eyes, Sherrie (Julianne Hough) meets Drew (Diego Boneta), and together they plunge headlong into the local rock scene. Meanwhile, as Sherrie struggles to stay aﬂoat in a churning sea of rock ‘n’ roll excess, she gets swept off her feet by audacious rock star Stacee Jaxx (Tom Cruise). Russell Brand, Paul Giamatti and Bryan Cranston co-star in a movie featuring music by Journey, Def Leppard, Poison, Whitesnake, Bon Jovi, Foreigner, Joan Jett and REO Speedwagon.

That’s My Boy While still a teen himself, Donny (Adam Sandler) fathered a son, Todd (Andy Samberg), and raised him as a single parent. On Todd’s 18th birthday, Donny cut the youth loose. After years of estrangement,the older man shows up unexpectedly on the eve of his son’s wedding day, sending the young man’s life into a tailspin. Donny wants desperately to reconnect with Todd, but he must now deal with the repercussions of the bad parenting he exhibited in the past life.

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

Because I have no dread of grain-munching beetles, you might well say I fear no weevil. PROTESTANT Worship service: 9 a.m. - Sun.

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