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ROUGH RIDERS MOTORCYCLE GROUP DELIVER TEDDY BEARS TO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL By AMN Alexandra Hassoldt USS Theodore Roosevelt Public Affairs
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Sixteen Sailors from the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Motorcycle Group rode from Newport Newsnto the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters located in Norfolk, June 13, and delivered nearly 60 teddy bears to children throughout the hospital. The motorcycle group circled up and tied teddy bears to each rider’s motorcycle and then rode in formation 25 miles to the hospital. Many of these Sailors were delivering teddy bears for the first time. “I’m looking forward to making these kids smile that are going through a rough time,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class (AW/SW) Jose L. Torres. When the riders arrived at the hospital, they revved their engines to let all the children know that the motorcycle group had arrived. “Going for a bike ride is always a good time,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Airman Benjamin J. Wheeler. “I love seeing the giant smiles on the kids’ faces when I hand them a teddy bear.” “It is neat to have the Theodore Roosevelt’s support in our community,” said Shannon Hood, the hospital’s operations director. “There was a little girl that hadn’t talked for a while and was down in the dumps – these Sailors came in and made her smile.” Overall, the TR Rough Riders feel honored to have had the opportunity to make a difference in a child’s life. “Anytime you can help out another person is such a blessing,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 1st Class (AW) Gerald Frasl. “Making a child’s day better is what this project is all about.”
online For more information on what you can do to help CHKD, including participating in fundraisers , volunteering, or donating, visit www.chkd.org/Giving.
Making a child’s day better is what this project is all about.” - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 1st Class (AW) Gerald Frasl
MC3 Sandra A. Pimentel Sixteen Sailors from the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Motorcycle Group rode from Newport News, to the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters in Norfolk, June 13.
JEBLCFS, local elementary school team up to keep Chesapeake Bay clean
Shauna Butler (right), a data specialist at Shelton Park Elementary School, helps members of the school’s science club conduct their final count and measurements of the oysters they helped raise on JEBLCFS.
By MC3 Jared Walker Navy Public Affairs Support Element East
VIRGINIA BEACH
The Shelton Park Elementary School Science Club conducted its final count and measurements, June 12, of oysters the students helped raise on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story (JEBLCFS). Shelton Park Elementary School joined forces with JEBLCFS to assist with educating students on raising oysters in an effort to clean up the Chesapeake Bay. The base established an oyster reef in its harbor in April 2010 in support of the Chesapeake Bay 2000 Agreement to increase native oysters in the bay.
MC3 Jared E. Walker
I think they have learned they can be involved in the world and help make a difference.”
“The base is a big supporter of the Chesapeake Bay Program. In support of the program, we created an oyster reef out here about two years ago. We dumped over 18 trucks loads of shells to serve as a foundation for the natural oysters that grow in these waters,” said Sharon Waligora, the Environ-
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Bataan Sailors receive ‘Best In Class’ award By MC2 (SW/AW) Julio Rivera USS Bataan Public Affairs
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MC3 Sandra A. Pimentel Teddy bears were tied to each rider’s motorcycle. Many of the Sailors delivered teddy bears for the first time. The goal of the trip was to make kids smile that are going through rough times.
IWO JIMA REVAMPS BARBER SHOP, SALON USS Iwo Jima’s Supply, S-3 division held a grand reopening of the ship’s barbershop, June 9.
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The Supply Department aboard multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) received the Ships’ Store Retail and Service Excellence Award “Best of Class” for FY-12 in a ceremony aboard during a pierside maintenance availability, June 7. The Best in Class award goes to the command with the best, feed-
VAMPIRE HUNTERS VISIT USS LINCOLN Cast and crew members from the film “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter” visited the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) at sea, June 12.They signed autographs and visited Sailors, and posed for photographs.
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backs of the customers and sale in its class. “Making sure your books are balanced and you open and close on time, that’s important,” said Rear Adm. David M. Thomas, Jr., Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic. “What’s really important is the feedback from your costumers and understanding the ‘customer comes first’ attitude.” Only commands that pass a rigorous review of customer satisfaction surveys can receive this
■ the award The Bataan Supply Department received the Ships’ Store Retail and Service Excellence Award “Best of Class” for FY-12. Best in Class signifies the command with the best, feedbacks of the customers and sale in its class.
NEW ORLEANS COMES TO NORFOLK Norfolk’s annual Bayou Boogaloo & Cajun Food Festival delivers the heart and soul of Louisiana with Cajun style, this weekend.
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award. Bataan was the only Waspclass ship to receive this award on the East Coast. Bataan received the award for selling more than $612,000 in candy, $202,000 in energy drinks and almost $1 million in soda and for having outstanding customer service. “It’s a great accomplishment,” said Ship’s Serviceman 1st Class (SW/AW) Derick Phoenix, lead-
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Navy Hospital Corps celebrates 114th birthday Hospital Corpsmen recite the Corpsman Pledge during a ceremony commemorating the 114th birthday of the Navy Hospital Corps aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) are deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
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Resilience helps Sailors, families navigate rough times Press Release
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Navy leadership has implemented the Operational Stress Control (OSC) program to help Sailors and their families recognize and navigate stress, said Navy officials, June 18. According to Capt. Kurt Scott, director, Navy Behavioral Health, the Navy’s goal is to help individuals identify stressors and develop the skills and tools to be resilient and handle the curveballs life may throw. Deployment work-ups, a sick child, four-section duty, marital trouble can all cause stress levels to rise. Stress is a fact of life, but resiliency helps make stress manageable. “Stress is normal and can help you excel and succeed, but there is a point when stress may impact your ability to meet life’s challenges,” said Scott. OSC defines resilience as the capacity to withstand, recover, grow and adapt in the face of stressors and changing demands. Scott discussed four skills that can help Sailors and their families improve resilience.
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Maintain your body for its unique optimal performance. Balanced and nutritious meals with moderate portions help fuel the body. Getting enough sleep is critical to physical and emotional well being. Regular exercise helps you physically and improves your mood. ■ Develop positive relationships. Nurturing at least one trusted friendship can help individuals achieve personal and professional success. “A friend can provide support, influence personal growth and provide a source of strength during difficult times,” said Scott. ■ Manage your finances – Don’t let them manage you. “Financial strain is a top stressor. It can cause personality changes in an individual and has been linked to depression which can impact duty performance and interpersonal relationships,” said Scott. Fleet and Family Support Centers, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society and command financial specialists
can help Sailors examine their finances and develop a budget. ■ Consider spiritual wellness. “Talking with a mentor, trusted advisor or chaplain can be a great outlet for stress reduction and resiliency,” said Scott. When stress becomes overbearing to your well-being, ask for assistance. “Asking for help is a sign of strength and a commitment to yourself to perform at your optimal level,” said Scott. “Friends, families and co-workers can be your support network, but there may be times when someone with more experience, knowledge and skill is better suited to provide the help you need.” The OSC Continuum can help individuals determine what level of support is needed. The continuum is a color-coded guide for Sailors and leaders to measure their stress as it relates to one of four color-coded zones: green is ready, yellow is reacting, orange is injured and red is ill. “The green zone is where we want to be, but the green zone is not stress free,” said Scott. “It means you have the skills and the tools you need to really be able to manage what life is throwing at you. Learning from life lessons makes you stronger and more resilient – and that is our goal.”
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COMPETITION IN CHEF’S CHALLENGE HEATS UP NORFOLK By MCSN Chelsea Mandello Navy Public Affairs Support Element East
Jose Franklin Obregon, a chef from Ecuadorian ship BAE Guayas, prepares food for the Fleet Chef’s Challenge.
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Culinary Institute of Virginia and Operation Sail Inc. (OpSail) 2012 Virginia held the first round I think of the Chef’s Challenge, a contest against the head chefs of U.S. and it’s really international tall ships and naval vessels, in a cook off in Norfolk, important June 9. Competing chef’s were paired that there’s with Virginian chefs to help prea freshness pare a three-course meal using a basket of already chosen ingrediand ents in addition to items from the galley of the individuals ship and wonderful necessary products from a local grocer. flavor The chefs had two hours to profile.” cook, said John Nystrom, culinary specialist from the institute of Vir-Sabre Young, one ginia. Chefs then were given judgof the judges for the ing spots and a 15-minute window Chef’s Challenge to reheat their meals before the judges arrived. The competition displayed the cook’s culinary skill as well as their diverse international dish styles. Five teams of three judges evaluated the meals on taste, preparation, creativity and the chef’s ability to tie in local Virginian products. “I think it’s really important that there’s a freshness and wonderful flavor profile,” said Sabre Young, national specialty manager for S. Wallace Edwards & Sons and one of the judges for the OpSail Virginia 2012 Chef’s Challenge. The chefs met at 8:30 a.m. Saturday to be given their basket of mystery ingredients and pair with their local chef counterpart, then departed for their own ship to begin the cook-off. “I’m here as a culinary ambassador,” said Sean O’Connell, chef at the Homestead resort in Hot Springs, Va., “working with your fine crew to have some fun and showcase regional Virginia ingredients.” Finalists who passed the first round cook-off met again, June 10, in Town Point Park to prepare their dishes for public critique. The chef’s had one preparation table, work table, gas grill and butane burner to prepare and complete dishes for final judging.
Scott Simpson, a chef from the Founders Inn and Spa, decorates a table with his country’s theme aboard the Ecuadorian ship BAE Guayas during the Fleet Chef’s Challenge.
Photos by MC3 Billy Ho Food Service Specialist 2nd Class Jason Rohrs, assigned to U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle, prepares food for the Fleet Chef’s Challenge.
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Lt. Cmdr. Colin Price, from Brandon, Fla., a pilot with the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 (right) and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Eric Brown, from Brigham City, Utah, cut a cake celebrating the 150,000th arrested landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).
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USS George Washington celebrates 150,000 safe arrested landings By MC3 William Pittman USS George Washington Public Affairs
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The U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) celebrated a signiďŹ cant milestone in the ship’s history, June 13. George Washington conducts more daily, ight sorties and recoveries than any other aircraft carrier in the eet, allowing the ship to conduct its 150,000th safe arrested landing since its commissioning, July 4, 1992. “Because we are part of the forwarddeployed naval force, we reached this milestone faster than most carriers,â€? said Lt. Chris Denton from Angleton, Texas, George Washington’s arresting gear branch ofďŹ cer. “We launch more aircraft and have fewer no-y days than anyone else in the eet.â€? The Sailors who maintain George Washington’s arresting gear work around-the-clock to ensure that the arresting gear cables can safely catch aircraft from its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5. “Our operational tempo has a heavy impact on the arresting gear and our Sailors that work in the gears are feeling it,â€? said Denton. “We y more than
100 daily sorties and they work tirelessly to ensure that we can conduct our operations safely. Say what you will about our catapults, the ship can’t maintain a warďŹ ghter-ready stance without a fully functioning arresting gear.â€? George Washington’s aviation boatswain’s mates (equipment) work 16-22 hours daily in the arresting gear engine rooms, monitoring the gear cables, communicating between the gear rooms and the ight deck, and conducting daily maintenance. “When the wing is not ying, we are still working,â€? said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Airman Brittany Hearne from Colorado Springs, Colo., one of the Sailors working on the arresting gears. “We are constantly doing maintenance on our equipment. We have to take readings on anything that gets used, and inspect it to make sure that the equipment doesn’t fall apart to wear and tear.â€? Because of the Sailors’ busy schedule, the 150,000th milestone almost went by unnoticed, said Hearne. “Today was just another day for us down in the engine rooms, until we heard the number mentioned,â€? said Hearne. “We y so often that it’s no surprise that we’ve hit this 150,000 mark so soon.â€?
Arresting gear Sailors, along with George Washington and CVW-5 senior leadership, attended a cake-cutting ceremony in honor of the milestone. Lt. Cmdr. Colin Price, from Brandon, Fla., assigned to the “Diamondbacksâ€? of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, the pilot who conducted the 150,000th landing, and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Eric Brown, from Brigham City, Utah, the engine operator who caught Price’s aircraft, had the honor of cutting the cake. “Because we’re so busy, I would’ve never known about this milestone if it hadn’t been mentioned to me,â€? said Brown. “We catch aircraft day in and day out – we had no reason to believe that today was special. This is truly something for the history books and something I can pass down to tell my children that I took part in something so signiďŹ cant.â€? George Washington departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka, May 26, to begin its 2012 patrol. George Washington and CVW 5 provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Asia-PaciďŹ c region.
NAVY LANDING CRAFT VISITS CAPE CHARLES By Lt. John Arazny Naval Surface Force, Atlantic Public Affairs
CAPE CHARLES, VA.
To commemorate the War of 1812 as part of Operation Sail (OpSAIL) 2012, Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1659 from Assault Craft Unit Two and Coastal Patrol Ship USS Zephyr (PC 8) visited Cape Charles, Va., June 8 - 11. Cape Charles is a quiet community on the Eastern Shore. The local harbor is home to numerous sailing and ďŹ shing vessels that calmly traverse the Chesapeake Bay each day. Although the naval base is only 25 miles away, this is the ďŹ rst display of naval vessels in Cape Charles Harbor in some time. According to Dave Steward, executive director of the Tall Ships at Cape Charles, it has been nearly 70 years since the Navy made a visit to the port. “It meant much to all here that the Navy would provide these resources and assets during our festival,â€? remarked Steward. “The Navy’s active participation in our festival contributed to its success. We look forward to the next visit.â€? More than 1,000 visitors boarded LCU-659 and Zephyr for tours to go along with the week’s activities, that included tall ship tours, cannon volleys, busy street vendors and live entertainment. OpSail Virginia was started to support educational, historical and research projects, activities in communities, military/civilian cooperative projects, marketing development and tourism. Spanning 2012 through 2015, OpSail events will take place in New Orleans, La.; New York; Baltimore, Md.; Boston, Mass.; Milwaukee, Wis.; Chicago, Ill., Cleveland and Toledo, Ohio; Detroit, Mich.; Norfolk, New London, Conn., and Buffalo, New York. Navy Ships will also visit the Great Lakes area for port visits in cities along the Canadian and U.S. shorelines.
Lt. John Arazny Visitors tour the landing craft utility (LCU) 1659 from Assault Craft Unit Two during Operational Sail (OPSAIL) 2012 Virginia festivities, June 9.
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JECC members assemble for total force training ■ about the JECC The JECC places a significant focus on employability and total force training to successfully execute its mission of rapidly establishing joint force headquarters and bridging joint operational requirements. Collective training events like Exercise Midway are a way to bring a unique group of service members together and allow them to tap into each other’s strengths to execute the mission. Integration of the JECC’s subordinate commands coupled with the synchronized training of both active duty and Reserve component personnel will lead to increased effectiveness as the JECC is requested to support future operations.
By Whitney Williams Joint Enabling Capabilities Command Public Affairs
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The Joint Enabling Capabilities Command (JECC) hosted an internal collective training event, Exercise Midway, to coincide with the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway, June 2 - 9, at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Ft. Story. Exercise Midway brought together over 120 active duty and reserve component members from each of the JECC’s subordinate commands – the Joint Communications Support Element (JCSE), the Joint Public Affairs Support Element (JPASE) and the Joint Planning Support Element (JPSE) – to provide fundamental training on the critical skills required of JECC members when deployed. Army Lt. Col. Richard Surowiec, a JPSE member and the officer in charge of executing Exercise Midway, explained how this event was intended to meet specific JECC training objectives. “This is a once in a year opportunity to bring both active duty and reserve component members from the JECC’s three subordinate commands to build esprit de corps in the shared challenges of training in a simulated austere environment,” he said. “We provided the training teams with a complex scenario to further challenge each JECC capability and to hone our skills.” Exercise Midway merged active duty and reserve component personnel in a unique, training environment that simulated the various dynamics of a real-world mission. The JECC relies heavily on its reserve component members who train to the same standards as active duty personnel. This total force concept creates a strong, cohesive unit that builds upon each other’s areas of expertise to bring even greater value to the joint force commander. Navy Capt. Thomas Savidge, the JECC J9 Reserve Forces director, talked about the importance of
an event that brings together the active duty and reserve component to train as one unit. “Exercise Midway provided a great opportunity to build trust and confidence in one another and brought all JECC members together as a cohesive unit,” he explained. “The common bond of shared differences is good for team-building as the active duty and reserve component members train together.” Exercise Midway also concentrated on building integration between each of the JECC’s subordinate commands. JCSE, JPASE and JPSE provide distinct capabilities in joint communications, public affairs and operational planning, respectively, and this training event offered an opportunity for each element to demonstrate their unique knowledge and learn how their counterpart’s skill sets could be employed during crisis or contingency operations. “Exercise Midway offered JPASE an opportunity to practice the skills that have proven critical for all JPASE deployments,” said JPASE Operations Chief Nick Balice. “Our participation offered the opportunity to train alongside JPSE and JCSE personnel and share knowledge and experiences from the different functional areas.” Commander, JECC, Navy Rear Adm. Scott Stearney, spoke of the benefit of these training events and mentioned that the command is planning similar internal exercises in the future. “This training exercise has provided lots of great learning and offered an opportunity for the JECC to raise the bar in what we do best – integrate across all elements and build upon the facets of our organization that allow us to be agile and flexible,” he stated. “We will continue to execute these exercises across our readiness cycle to maintain this high degree of employability standard for real-world missions.”
Photos by MC3 Karen Blankenship Above: The Portuguese Navy submarine NRP Tridente (S 160) arrives at Naval Station Norfolk. Left: Capt. Eugene P. Sievers, Commander, Submarine Squadron 6, tours the Portuguese Navy submarine NRP Tridente after its arrival at Naval Station Norfolk.
PORTUGUESE SUBMARINE VISITS NAVSTA NORFOLK FOR FLEETEX ■ about the sub Commanded by Lt. Cmdr. Bruno Ricardo Amaral Henriques, Tridente has a crew compliment of 33 Sailors – seven officers, 12 petty officers and 14 seamen.
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Portugal marked its first trans-Atlantic submarine trip when NRP Tridente arrived at Naval Station Norfolk, June 14. Tridente is here to participate in the multi-national Fleet Training Exercise War of 1812 (FLEETEX) from June 19 to 29. “The Portuguese are one of our European allies,” said Cmdr. Tom Winter, Commanding Officer, USS Montpelier (SSN 765), which is hosting Tridente during its stay in Norfolk. “We’re very pleased to be able to show hospitality to our Portuguese allies just as they show to us when we go on deployment.” More than 20 ships and air-
craft from the U.S., Portugal, United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Canada and Brazil are scheduled to participate in the exercise. FLEETEX will include realistic tactical scenarios that will allow U.S. Sailors and Sailors from other countries to hone their skills and increase their levels of operational readiness. “We get the opportunity to practice anti-submarine
warfare tactics against diesel submarines, which are prevalent throughout the world by participating in exercises with our allies,” said Winter. “They also get benefits by participating in exercises with the United States because they get to practice anti-surface warfare and other aspects of their naval activities.” Among other benefits Winter noted were the sharing of each Navy’s traditions and customs as well as tactics and other ideas about how to strengthen each service’s navel undersea warfare. Tridente, a diesel submarine, has a crew of 33 Sailors and is commanded by Lt. Cmdr. Bruno Ricardo Amaral Henriques. After FLEETEX, Tridente’s next port of call will be Groton, Conn.
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BATAAN SAILORS ADVANCE IN RANK ABOVE NAVY AVERAGE
Surface Warfare Officer Instructor named 2012 R.I. Military Woman of the Year
Small business earns big honor Press Release Naval Facilities Engineering Command Public Affairs
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By Lisa Rama
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One hundred fifty-five Sailors aboard multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) advanced in rank, June 11. This was the second cycle in a row Bataan achieved higher than the Navy’s average in advancements. The number of Sailors who advanced in rate more than doubled from three cycles ago. According to Master Chief Navy Career Counselor (SW/AW) Eugene Grenier, Bataan’s command career counselor, the Enlisted Review Board (ERB) and Perform To Serve (PTS) play a part in the recent increase in promotions. “ERB and PTS really opened up the numbers in advancement,” said Grenier, explaining that fewer Sailors retained meant more opportunities for well-qualified Sailors to continue their careers. ERB and PTS opened up undermanned rates and cut down the overmanned jobs. ERB is designed to eliminate overmanning in ratings, which will balance the Navy’s force. PTS uses performance criteria within individual ratings to ensure long-term experience throughout the Navy. Bataan Sailors had to balance a ten-and-a-half month deployment with finding opportunities to study for the advancement exam. Leadership gave training during deployment to help Sailors reach the next level. “Leadership really encouraged me when I had free time during deployment to study for the advancement exam,” said Yeoman 2nd Class (SW/AW) Charles Brewer, a Sailor promoted in this cycle. Another reason for Bataan’s excellent promotion for this cycle was the outstanding work done by the Sailors during the recent extended deployment. “Bataan’s Sailors took on the challenges of the deployment and used their time wisely,” said Capt. Erik Ross, Bataan’s Commanding Officer. “The missions accomplished and qualifications earned by the crew while standing the watch were recognized by leadership. Evaluations and awards followed, and our advancement numbers show the benefits of hard work and dedication.”
A Surface Warfare Officers School (SWOS) instructor selected as the 2012 Rhode Island Military Woman of the Year was honored at a luncheon, June 16, by the WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) National Ocean State Unit 118. Lt. Christie View was selected from among nine nominees by the local WAVES group. Consideration for the award included the qualities of military bearing, performance, specific accomplishments, and involvement in extra professional activities, both in service and in the community. “These strong women allowed people like me to get where I am,” View said during her remarks. Attending the luncheon were a gathering of over 30 WAVES Unit 118 members, SWOS colleagues, guests from the R.I. Department of Veterans Affairs, and former shipmates who arrived from San Diego, Calif. to help her celebrate this accomplishment. This is the seventh year that the local WAVES unit has honored an outstanding active duty or full-time reservist military woman, officer or enlisted, from throughout Rhode Island in recognition of outstanding individual achievements and service to community and
Courtesy photo Lt. Christie View was selected from among nine nominees by the local WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) group for 2012 Rhode Island Military Woman of the Year.
She’s a leader and a mentor not only to officers, but to enlisted members as well.” - Cmdr. Bill Abbott
country. All branches of the military service are eligible for consideration. “It’s the depth and strength of her commitment that sets her apart. She’s a leader and a mentor not only to officers, but to enlisted members as well,” said
Cmdr. Bill Abbott, director of SWOS Material Readiness and Fleet Engineering. “She’s highly deserving of this recognition today.” View began her Navy career as a machinist’s mate in 1997, was selected for the Navy’s Broadened Opportunity for Officer Selection and Training (BOOST) Program in 1999, and went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology in 2004. She served aboard USS Comstock (LSD 45), USS Rentz (FFG 45), USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) and USS Freedom (LCS 1). In addition to her stellar accomplishments in uniform, View has contributed more than 250 hours as a volunteer to the Special Olympics and to a local animal shelter.
The Navy’s Office of Small Business Programs awarded the Secretary’s Cup award to Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) for promoting acquisition opportunities for small businesses during a ceremony held at the Pentagon, June 15. Of 38,659 contracts awarded by NAVFAC last year, 25,296 went to small businesses. “This award represents the combined results of strong leadership support, dedicated professional small business team efforts and the focused collaboration efforts of all members of our acquisition teams across the command,” said NAVFAC Small Business Director Veneece McNeley. NAVFAC exceeded all governmentwide program goals and targets, with 44 percent of the total dollars awarded going to small businesses. Additionally, the command surpassed all of its goals in contract awards to service-disabled veteran-owned small business, disadvantaged small business and womenowned small businesses. “It’s an honor to be part of this win thanks to the efforts of an outstanding staff here in our Mid-Atlantic region that strives to maximize opportunities for small businesses,” said Joe McGrenra, NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic’s Deputy for Small Business. McGrenra added that NAVFAC MidAtlantic is responsible for managing the planning, design, and construction of shore facilities for the U.S. Navy from Maine to North Carolina. Small business outreach was another key factor in NAVFAC winning the award this year, as small business specialists and key acquisition personnel participated in 252 outreach events throughout the year, reaching more than 46,000 attendees worldwide. “These efforts aid in building stronger relationships with our small business industry partners in prime and subcontracting,” said McNeley.
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MILITARY VETERANS LIKE DOMINION LINEMAN DEVON MCFADDEN ARE REMOVING ONE PROUDLY WORN UNIFORM FOR ANOTHER. Supporting our military—when they’re abroad and when they come home—is an important part of who we are. That’s one of the reasons we’ve helped pilot the national Troops to Energy Jobs program, which links military veterans to jobs in the energy sector. We’re proud that our company’s commitment to service members and their families was recognized when we received the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award—the highest honor given to companies employing military veterans. It’s alsoled to Dominion being named a “Top 100 Military Friendly Employer” three years in a row. But what we’re most proud of are the dedicated men and women who’ve served ourcountry so bravely. We’re honored to stand behind them—and work beside them.
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Science club will continue to monitor oysters during summer Continued from front mental Division Director for the Public Works Department for JEBLCFS. Students from the science club brought classroom-raised oysters and placed them in containers next to JEBLCFS’s oyster reef in November. The students returned every month to monitor the oysters’progress. Melissa Follin, a Gifted Resources Teacher at Shelton Elementary School said the children are doing more than just measuring oysters. “By the children being involved in this project, I think they have learned they can be involved in the world and help make a difference,â€? she said. The science club will continue monitoring the oysters throughout the summer and the school will continue its partnership with JEBLCFS. Oysters beneďŹ t the environment by ďŹ ltering water and forming reefs which provide habitats for many species of ďŹ sh and crabs. The Chesapeake Bay 2000 Agreement was signed by the states of Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, the District of Columbia, the Chesapeake Bay Commission and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, establishing the Chesapeake Bay Program partnership to protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay’s ecosystem.
Photos by MC2 Anna Arndt Girl Scout Caitlyn Guthrie, 11, (left) and her best friend Myshay Harris, 11, (right) pose for a photo with Marines at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth.
MC3 Jared E. Walker Judy Middleton, a kindergarten teacher at Shelton Park Elementary School, pours oysters out for members of the school’s science club as they conduct their ďŹ nal count and measurements of oysters they helped raise on JEBLCFS.
Girl Scout aids Wounded Warriors By MC3 Jared Walker Navy Public Affairs Support Element East
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on mess decks to see award Continued from front ing petty ofďŹ cer. “It was a long deployment and Ship Service division stuck to it. They handled their business.â€? The ship’s crew gathered on the mess decks to witness Thomas presenting the award to supply’s S-3 division, June 7. “I won the Best in Class awards with my division because of the morale we give the crew,â€? said Ship’s Serviceman 3rd Class (SW) Reuben Williams. “It’s a lot of work and nobody really sees what we do. They just come to the store and it’s stocked. They don’t see us moving the stores every day, doing what we can for our customers and crew.â€?
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Girl Scout Caitlyn Guthrie, 11, was presented a certiďŹ cate of appreciation from the United States Marine Corps Liaison Detachment at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth for her work with Wounded Warriors. Guthrie sent iers to both the Joint Forces Staff College and several councils of the Girls Scouts of the United States to collect backpacks. She then ďŹ lled them with body wash, shaving cream, razors and other items for wounded service members returning home. “My mom said why don’t we do something for the Wounded Warriors. I thought it was a really cool idea. Then I said we can bring backpacks to them and put everything they need in them,â€? said Guthrie. “It’s really great that these girls did this,â€? said Pfc. Robert Franksmess with Security Forces Training Company. “A lot of Marines here
Marine Corps Maj. Steven Miller, commanding ofďŹ cer of the United States Marine Corps Liaison Detachment at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, presents a certiďŹ cate of appreciation to Girl Scout Caitlyn Guthrie, 11, for her work with the Wounded Warriors.
really like the gifts, too. The Marines who are in Afghanistan ďŹ ghting get sent here when they are injured. They don’t really have anything, so when they arrive here at the hospital, they will have this and it will make them more at ease.â€? Guthrie said she wanted to help the Marines to show her appreciation for what they do and that they are not forgotten. “Another reason I helped the Wounded Warriors is
because I am proud that my mom is in the U.S. Army and that I come from a military family,â€? said Guthrie. Guthrie’s mom, Army Lt. Col. Christina Schweiss, said she is really proud of her daughter. “She’s so much more empathic then most kids her age. The ďŹ rst time she came up here with cookies, she met a couple of the guys and started crying. She is really is a humanitarian in the making.â€?
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Ponce’s reďŹ t team recognized for outstanding performance By James Marconi Military Sealift Command Public Affairs
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Rear Adm. Mark H. Buzby, Commander, Military Sealift Command (MSC), recognized 82 MSC military and civilian employees with commendations for their role in reďŹ tting USS Ponce (AFSB(I)-15) during a ceremony, June 12, on Naval Station Norfolk. Ponce, formerly an amphibious transport dock ship, was reďŹ tted by MSC in approximately ďŹ ve months as an interim Aoat Forward Staging Base and deployed June 1 to U.S. Central Command. Adm. John C. Harvey, Jr., Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, and Rear Adm. David M. Thomas, Jr., Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic (SURFLANT), concurrently presided over the ceremony with Buzby. Of MSC uniformed Navy personnel receiving awards, two were awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. Eighteen MSC civilian personnel were given letters of commendation and 62 others were awarded letters of appreciation. Additional Fleet Forces and SURFLANT personnel also received recognition for their achievements. All personnel honored during the ceremony were presented with plaques incorporating a small piece of wood dunnage planking used aboard Ponce before its reďŹ t. They also received mugs emblazoned with Ponce’s crest, which were donated by Rear Adm. Brian LaRoche, deputy commander, MSC. Ponce’s quick conversion to an AFSB(I), with major
ReďŹ tting USS Ponce from an LPD to an interim aoat forward staging base in ďŹ ve months required signiďŹ cant dedication from the MSC team members we recognized.â€? - Rear Adm. Mark H. Buzby
work occurring Feb. 13 to April 15 at MHI shipyard in Norfolk, represents a true success story for MSC and the Navy, Harvey said during his remarks. “The work done by the individuals recognized today was key to giving Ponce a second life and provided signiďŹ cant savings for taxpayers. We are very proud of what you have accomplished and are here to formally thank you for your contribution to our Navy, and to the men and women that deployed on USS Ponce,â€? said Harvey. Once in theater, Ponce will support mine counter-measure and coastal patrol ships, and aircraft operations. The ship also has the capability to provide exible support as needed for embarked detachments of personnel when requested by U.S. Central Command and U.S. 5th Fleet. To perform its new role, Ponce’s bridge equipment and navigation sensors were replaced with modern automated systems to support reduced crewing by 152 of MSC’s civil service mariners (CIVMAR), who navigate, operate and maintain the ship. Ponce is also crewed by 55 uniformed Navy personnel; the combined CIVMAR and
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Navy crew is commanded by a Navy captain. Additional modiďŹ cations included overhauling Ponce’s main propulsion boilers; cleaning the ship’s main and auxiliary condensers; overhauling other existing ship’s equipment; and
MC3 Kayla Jo Finley Aoat Forward Staging Base (Interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I)-15) departs Naval Station Norfolk. Ponce will fulďŹ ll a long-standing requirement from U.S. Central Command for an AFSB.
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CRUISING IN STYLE USS Iwo Jima revamps barber shop, salon
■ the ship Iwo Jima along with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit is currently deployed and supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
By MC2 Jamica Johnson Amphibious Squadron 8 Public Affairs
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Multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima’s Supply, S-3 division held a grand re-opening of the ship’s barbershop, June 9. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the newly remodeled space that includes salon amenities for the female Sailors and Marines aboard. In attendance for the event was Capt. Grady Banister, Iwo Jima’s Commanding Officer, Supply Officer Cmdr. Jeffery Davis, and plenty of excited crew members. “I want to welcome you all to the newly remodeled barbershop/hair salon. A lot of hard work went into making this happen,” said Ensign Christopher John, S-3 division officer. “We created this so our female Sailors and Marines can have a location to style their hair, so they don’t have to wait until we hit port, or have to go without services.” The salon hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, with services rendered by both licensed and apprenticed cosmetologists. Amenities provided are: wash and sets, full cuts or trims, braiding, extensions and eyebrows. “I decided to volunteer because I love styling hair,” said Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Courtney Harris. “Some of the girls have seen my work, from me doing hair in the berthing and they have convinced me that I could really make a difference in helping to build morale on the ship.” “We all need some type of escape sometimes, being able to have a place to go vent about a bad day and come out feeling beautiful is a plus,” Harris added. To be a fully functional hair salon, a shampoo bowl and special salon chair was installed into the barbershop. The ship’s servicemen also added a woman’s touch to the masculine space by adding women’s products for sale and magazines, giving it a homey feeling. “A lot of hard work went into the salon coming together,” said Ship’s Servicemen 1st Class Telehia Sutherland, beauty salon supervisor. “With the help of the hull technicians, my fellow ship’s servicemen and the volunteer hair stylists, we’re providing a service vital to keeping our shipmates happy and beautiful.”
MCSN Jonathan L. Correa Ensign Jessica Powell shampoos the hair of Electronic Technician 2nd Class Maryam Gaskin during the grand opening of the beauty salon aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7).
Navy Exchange at JEBLCFS celebrates 50th Anniversary
Christina Giordano, general manager of the Navy Exchange (NEX) at JEBLCFS speaks during the 50th Anniversary celebration of the NEX.
By MC3 James Turner Navy Public Affairs Support Element East
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Service members and employees of the Navy Exchange (NEX) at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story (JEBLCFS) celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the JEBLCFS NEX, June 11. The celebration began with words from Christina Giordano, general manager of the NEX at JEBLCFS. She expressed her gratitude and accounted the exchange’s continuing success to service members and their families. “You are the reason we exist. We serve you with pride,” she said. During the celebration, a majority of the employees dressed in 60s fashion
to demonstrate the attire worn when the NEX at JEBLCFS first opened. The event also included trivia games, door prizes, dancing and a live DJ. “The NEX is always there for us,” said Sonar Technician Seaman Apprentice Ryan Campbell, a customer at the NEX. “They also return a lot of the money to us through Morale, Welfare and Recreation.” The NEX at JEBLCFS is the fifth largest exchange in the world and brings in nearly $100 million a year, and has contributed more than $26 million to MWR since it’s opening in 1962.
The NEX is always there for us. They also return a lot of the money to us through Morale, Welfare and Recreation.” - Sonar Technician Seaman Apprentice Ryan Campbell
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It’s important to get everyone out here and show them that we appreciate them. That’s what Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) is here for.” -Enterprise “Fun Boss” Megan Villapudua
Sailors enjoy a steel beach picnic on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).
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USS Enterprise hosts steel beach picnic By MC3 Randy J. Savarese Enterprise Carrier Strike Group Public Affairs
USS ENTERPRISE, AT SEA
The first day of summer may not be until June 20, but for the Sailors and Marines of aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65), the season seemed to be in full swing as the carrier held a “steel beach” picnic, June 15, on the ship’s flight deck. The day’s festivities included activities such as sumo suits, jousting, mini pools, water guns, trike races and a driving range (with biodegradable golf balls). Grills run by the carrier’s Mustang Association were churning out hot dogs, burgers and chicken while bands and DJ’s “moved the crowd.” This kind of event takes a great deal of coordination to pull off given the logistics involved and the number of Sailors and Marines aboard Enterprise. Lt. Cmdr. Jason Endress, Enterprise’s Princi-
MC3 Gregory White Members of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise’s Mustang Association grill for the crew on the flight deck during a steel beach picnic.
pal Assistant for Services, was one of the individuals charged with bringing the first steel beach picnic of the carrier’s 22nd and final deployment to fruition. “It took a lot of coordination between all the departments,”
said Endress. “[The aircraft handling officer] gave us the space on the flight deck and helped us with the elevator runs so we could get all of our grills, tables and food up here. Engineering and Combat Systems helped us with the sound
systems, and all the electrical and MWR and food services set up and manned the event.” The Mustang Association provided the grilling manpower necessary to serve up food to more than 4,600 Sailors and Marines on the flight deck.
“The Mustang Association wanted to give the crew a break – especially the food service attendants – and just mingle and let the enlisted Sailors know what the LDO (limited duty officer) program is all about,” said Lt. Harry Adair, assistant flight deck officer and one of several Mustangs manning the grills on the flight deck. Events like these are meant to improve the crew’s morale and strengthen the bonds between the Sailors and Marines aboard Enterprise. “Everyone is out here working seven days a week for the entire time we are out at sea. Even though port visits have been kind of frequent, they are still not frequent enough to count as having weekends and holidays where you get to go to your own BBQ’s and have your own relaxing days,” said Megan Villapudua, Enterprise “Fun Boss. “It’s important to get everyone out here and show them that we appreci-
ate them. That’s what Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) is here for.” Despite the massive coordination that went into planning the event, it seemed to be worth the effort due to the impact it had on the morale of the crew. “We have to make sure they (the crew) get time off every now and then to blow off some steam, dance, listen to some good music, eat some good food and enjoy each others’ camaraderie,” said Endress. Whether they were working the event or just enjoying the festivities, it seems the steel beach picnic was a big hit among the crew. “This was my first steel beach and it was very entertaining,” said Lance Cpl. Adrian Robinson, assigned to the Thunderbolts of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251. “I had a good time and I think it really boosted everyone’s morale.”
USS Iwo Jima begins ‘101 Critical Days of Summer’ safety By MC3 (SW) Natasha R. Chalk USS Iwo Jima Public Affairs
USS IWO JIMA, AT SEA
Sailors and Marines aboard multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) are participating in “101 Critical Days of Summer,” a campaign which runs from Memorial Day until Labor Day. The campaign helps raise awareness in order to prevent possible mishaps that can happen to service members during the summer months. Sponsored by the Naval Safety Center, the program traditionally focuses on motor vehicle safety, water safety, alcohol awareness, sexual assault and suicide awareness. “The safety office is working with all departments to ensure that the missions and evolutions are completed safely and properly,” said Lt. Christopher Neboshynsky, Iwo Jima’s safety officer. With Iwo Jima currently deployed in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility, it is vital that the crew prepare themselves. “Being deployed to an area where the heat and humidity are higher than back home, we should be extra vigilant in our daily endeavors and in our work environment,” said Neboshynsky. While the campaign focuses on mostly outdoor activities, the safety team’s primary focus is deployment concerns: stay-
■ drink plenty of water The Iwo Jima medical department recommends every Sailor and Marine drink 32 ounces of water a day to stay hydrated. For those working in hotter than normal environments, the recommended amount increases to 64-72 ounces per day. Soda is not considered a form of hydration.
ing hydrated, use of proper gear when participating in sports, safe and responsible consumption of alcohol on liberty and preventing work place mishaps. “When participating in outdoor activities, Sailors and Marines should be careful, take breaks, hydrate and wear sunscreen,” said Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Alexander Mabile, Iwo Jima’s independent duty corpsman. “Fatigue is the main factor involved in a majority of incidents.”
The medical department onboard Iwo Jima recommends every Sailor and Marine drink 32 ounces of water a day to stay hydrated. For those working in hotter than normal environments, the recommended amount increases to 64-72 ounces per day. Soda is not considered a form of hydration. “Hydration is one of the most important factors in our everyday work especially in the hot environment we are operating in. Because many of us are not
acclimated to the local climate, we should be careful to not overexert ourselves,” said Mabile. One of the ship’s missions while deployed is promoting diplomacy abroad. The crew of Iwo Jima is charged with being ambassadors for the United States and setting good examples while on liberty. “We encourage the Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) team to follow the Navy’s policy for safe and
responsible consumption of alcohol and to take care of one another while on liberty,” said Neboshynsky. Neboshynsky expressed that everyone aboard should follow established and written procedures because taking shortcuts can lead to injuries or worse. “Every Sailor and Marine onboard has a role to play in completing the ship’s mission. We need for them to carry out that mission safely and bring everyone home,” he said.
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NCTAMS LANT helps clean the Chesapeake Bay Volunteers, civilian and military, have been participating in the Virginia Clean the Bay Day for the last 24 years. This year, Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Atlantic Detachment Hampton Roads (NCTAMS LANT DET Hampton Roads) contributed their philanthropy to this outstanding cause, June 2. NCTAMS LANT Detachment Hampton Roads Team take a break at the end of their clean-up; IT2 Tina Rivera and daughter, a friend of one of the Sailors, ITSN Cassandra Sprague and son, IT3 Iliana Ramirez, ITSN Leona Beck, ITSN Adam Steins, ITSN Adam Cataldi, IT2 Gemma Adkins, ITSN Jaquana Gainey, and ITSN Cindy Mccandies.
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MCPON visits Groton, discusses SAPR
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick D. West joined 2,000 Sailors on Naval Submarine Base New London, June 14, to watch a presentation aimed at raising awareness of sexual assault and prevention. » see B3
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Sailors admire the tall ship at Inner Harbor during climactic events celebrating the Bicentennial of the War of 1812. Navy Week Baltimore is one of the signature events around the country commemorating the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
» see WELCOME | B8
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Sailors assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-1, conduct a KM 37 diving helmet familiarization dive with Bahamian divers.
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NAVY DIVERS CONCLUDE STOP IN JAMAICA KINGSTON, JAMAICA
Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-1, deployed aboard Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grapple (T-ARS 53), concluded a three-week subject matter expert exchange with divers from the Bahamas, Canada, Chile and Jamaica, June 15. The first week began in the classroom, with all divers exchanging information about their respective diving programs. From there, the divers split into groups. The Bahamians and the Canadians focused on various underwater search and salvage techniques using scuba, culminating in the location and recovery of a sunken engine block.
■ three years of events The U.S. Navy and its partners will commemorate the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 from 2012 to 2015.
The city of Baltimore welcomed U.S. Sailors and Marines to the city’s first-ever Navy Week during a ceremony, June 14. The Navy Week is part of Baltimore’s “Star-Spangled Sailabration” and commemorates the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the writing of “The StarSpangled Banner,” and honors all who fought and continue to defend safe passage on the seas. The U.S. Navy band opened the ceremony with the national anthem during a presentation of colors by the Baltimore Police Honor Guard Unit and the Baltimore City Fire Honor Guard Unit, followed by a recital of the Pledge of Allegiance led by local Girl Scouts. As locals filled every chair and perch near the ceremony, the mayor of Baltimore also honored attendees with a few words of welcome. “I want to welcome everyone to my hometown,” said Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake. “I saw white uniforms just about everywhere yesterday … we are delighted to show the best of Baltimore to you.”
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Baltimore welcomes first-ever Navy Week
I saw white uniforms just about everywhere yesterday … we are delighted to show the best of Baltimore to you.”
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■ about company 2-1 Company 2-1 is participating in Navy Dive-Southern Partnership Station 2012, a multinational partnership engagement designed to increase interoperability and partner nation capacity through diving operations.
Meanwhile, the Jamaicans joined MDSU 2 aboard Grapple to focus on surface supplied diving using multiple diving systems. They honed their skills by assembling projects underwater in very low visibility. They also worked on basic running gear inspections.
» see DIVERS | B6
Carter urges Charleston troops to consider future By Cheryl Pellerin American Forces Press Service
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C.
Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter visited service members in the coastal low country of South Carolina, June 18, urging the Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen who serve the nation to think about the future. Against the backdrop of a hulking C-17 Globemaster III transport jet, one of 54 on the base, Carter urged the service members to look ahead. “It’s important to all of us,
and we all need to think about … what’s next for us?” he said. “What’s the next challenge? What challenges in the security field are going to define our future?” After 10 years of hard work, U.S. troops have done “incredibly well” at the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the deputy secretary said, crediting the efforts of many, including the service members in attendance. “No other military could do anything like what we’ve
» see CARTER | B6
Glenn Fawcett Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter address a gathering of troops as he visits Joint Base Charleston for briefings on space and naval warfare systems in Charleston, S.C., June 18.
Swift continues APS Mozambique mission ■ where they are The crew of the Military Sealift Command-chartered High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2) are in Nacala, Mozambique NACALA, MOZAMBIQUE Military Sealift Command- located on the Southeast coast of Africa. chartered High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2) arrived in Mozambique, marking the ing agents and personnel from Nacala, Mozambique, June second visit there in two Naval Criminal Investigative 17, for a five-day port visit years. This marks the ship’s Service (NCIS) will facilisupporting Africa Partnership 10th stop in Africa since de- tate information exchanges Station (APS) East 2012. parting Rota, Spain in May. on topics like leadership, port The visit comes after Swift Sailors and Marines emspent seven days in Maputo, barked aboard Swift, includ» see APS | B6 Press Release
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Need. More. Sleep. Army 1st Lt. William Edwards (left) and President Barack Obama visit Kenny’s BBQ restaurant in Washington, June 13.
By Bianca Martinez Military Spouse Contributor
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Obama meets military dads on national fatherhood initiative By Lisa Daniel American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON
President Barack Obama met with two active duty military men in honor of Father’s Day weekend and as part of a new “Fatherhood Buzz” campaign, June 13. The president met Army 1st Lt. William Edwards and Army Capt. Joubert Paulino, as well as two local barbers, for lunch here at Kenny’s BBQ Smokehouse as part of the campaign sponsored by the
National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse and the Department of Health and Human Services. The Buzz campaign is designed to reach out to fathers with positive information through barber shops. The campaign is currently focused on distributing information on financial literacy and job training through barbers to fathers around the country, according to White House officials. Barbers have signed on to the program in at least eight major cities, including Washington, D.C., the Clear-
inghouse website said. Obama talked about the initiatives with the four men over a platter of beef ribs, greens, black-eyed peas and rice, according to a press pool report. The president said he wants to work with the barbers to spread information about local resources to help fathers. “It makes a huge difference” to men and their families when fathers are involved with their children, Obama said. Edwards is the National Fatherhood Initiative’s 2012 Military
Fatherhood Award Winner. He is based at Fort Jackson, S.C., where he lives with his wife Esther, and their four children. He was deployed with the 3rd Infantry Division Band in 2007 - 2008 for 14 months in Iraq. While Edwards was deployed, he sent a flag that had flown over Camp Victory headquarters in Iraq to his daughter’s preschool as a reminder of how much he cared about his family. Paulino is based at Fort Meade, Md., where he lives with his wife, Ginamarie, and their two children, Jonah and Julia. Paulino travels frequently with his specialized emergency response team, part of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense.
LIBRARIES LAUNCH READING CHALLENGE By Lisa Daniel American Forces Press Service
Educators have long known that summer reading bridges the learning gap during the school break between June and September. With that in mind, Defense Department libraries have kicked off their 3rd annual summer reading program with a challenge to military members and their families to outpace the 10 million minutes they read last summer. “Last year, we saw a 400 percent increase in participation across the program, and we plan to continue this trend with creative programs that connect with readers of all ages,” said Nilya Carrato, program assistant for the Navy General Library Program. DoD’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation division is holding open registration at all of its 250 base libraries this summer, said Larra Clark, with the iRead Summer Reading Program. The program is for both children and adults and is flexible for installation libraries to “tailor it in whatever makes sense in their own community,” she said. Under the theme, “Reading Is So Delicious!,” base libraries may have themed crafts, characters and story time programs for children, and reading challenges and book groups for teens and adults, as some examples, Clark said. Judy Wiggins, whose husband, Air Force Staff Sgt. Lawrence Wiggins is based at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., has taken part in the program with their two children for the past seven years. The couple’s daughter, Arielle, 11, and son, Acial, 6, have enjoyed meeting at the base library for the program each week of summer break, she said. “With the program, the kids read more and they get prizes,” she said. “They express themselves by reading the books they really like. Through the school year, they’re busy with homework and reading [textbooks]. When summer comes, they get to choose what they like.” Christine Nelson, wife of Army Sgt. Joseph Nelson, also based at Anacostia-Bolling, homeschools their children, Sophia, 7, and Dirk, 6. She
They express themselves by reading the books they really like.” - Judy Wiggins, military mom and spouse
Courtesy photo Under the theme, “Reading Is So Delicious!,” the summer reading program includes themed crafts, characters and story time programs for children, and reading challenges and book groups for teens and adults.
is glad for the hour and a half they can spend at the library each week of summer, making crafts with other children and being introduced to new books. “It encourages them to read different things, which I’m always happy about,” said Nelson. Last summer, she said, the children made a cardboard castle under the program’s theme, “A Midsummer Knight’s Read,” and had a party at the end of the session. This year, Sophia has graduated from the Magic Treehouse series to the harder American Girl and Nancy Drew series, she said. Nelson said she has instilled early reading in her children by letting them choose most of their books, setting aside quiet time each day for reading and subscribing to the Highlights children’s magazine. Also, she said, she and her husband set an example by reading in front of them and limiting TV time. “We have only one TV in the house,” she said. “We don’t have any hand-held [electronic games], so that’s part of it. We just don’t have those things.” Also, Nelson said, “if there’s ever a cartoon that they like, we go online to see if there are books … because books are always better.” The summer reading program coordinators offer these tips for encouraging children and young adults to read: ■ Get involved with your library’s summer reading program and other library reading initiatives all year, including book clubs. ■ Buy books, or bring them home from the library. Access to books in the home is critical to making reading a habit. ■ Give books or magazine subscriptions as a gift or reward. ■ Set aside time each night for the family to read. ■ Share your favorite book with your child or teen and talk about books. ■ Let your children and teens choose their reading material, with your guidance. Reading for fun is an important part of making reading a lifelong habit.
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What happened to sleep? Do you find yourself asking that question a lot? I can’t imagine that I am the only one, especially in this crazy military lifestyle we lead. Why do we feel exhausted all of the time? Oh yeah, because we are. I’ve been so excited for summer in hopes of adding more sleep to my world. I typically don’t get home each night until Midnight, and my son has had to be at the bus stop at 7:10 a.m. every day to catch his bus. People have probably thought I’m a part of a zombie apocalypse the way I walk around half asleep all day long. Nope, I’m just another mom burning her candle at both ends like most of the mom/dad military spouse population. I’m doing the most I can to negate the bad effects of no sleep that study after study warns us all of. I workout at least four times a week at CrossFit Unrivaled. I have totally changed the way I eat. So, it’s a bummer that I still feel exhausted. Is it the stress of this lifestyle that gets us there? I thought summer would bring relief, but the kids still want to wake up at 6:30 a.m. every morning! Are you there too? I’ve had to go searching for some help and this is what I have found and plan to implement in these summer months, so I can get the most out of my sleep. ■ I put digital clocks in the kids rooms alongside a sign that says “7:30.” They are not allowed to come out of their rooms until their clock matches the paper. It’s the first morning and so far so good. ■ As much as I want the chance to say by to the hubs when he rolls out early for a trip, it’s not gonna happen this summer. Yes, he wasn’t supposed to travel for months, but guess what. Who was he kidding? Nevertheless, I will say goodbye the night before in exchange for a couple hours more of uninterrupted sleep. ■ Naps! Oh yes, they will be had and preferably on a lounge chair outside while my body absorbs some Vitamin D from the sun. Of course, this will be done with adequate sunscreen. Seriously what is wrong with taking the kids mandatory after lunch quiet time and making it a mini vacation for you? ■ If someone offers to help out and take the kids for a couple hours, don’t try to be tough mom or dad ... just say yes! If help is offered, put the pride aside and take it! ■ I am going to fight the urge to sleep in on the weekends. This one stinks and takes some convincing. WebMD and other studies point out that sleeping in on the weekend disrupts your normal sleep schedule, and in the end, actually can make you more tired later in the week ... so don’t do it. (sigh) I will keep you posted and let you know if this plan is working on my blog on www. wtkr.com If you have any ideas and help to offer, please share! If you are in the same boat as me and think these tips may help, good luck! Let’s put an end to our military spouse sleep haze, shall we?
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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CNO delivers speech at Naval War College graduation ceremony
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick D. West gets motivated with Sailors at Naval Submarine Base, New London in Groton, Conn.
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Sexual Assault Prevention and Response is an important element of the readiness area of 21st Century Sailor and Marine initiative.
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The Department of the Navy is working aggressively to prevent sexual assaults, to support sexual assault victims and to hold offenders accountable.
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MCPON visits Groton, watches ‘No Zebras, No Excuses’ GROTON, CONN.
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Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) joined 2,000 Sailors on Naval Submarine Base New London, June 14, to watch a presentation aimed at raising awareness of sexual assault and prevention. The 90-minute production by students of Central Michigan University’s (CMU) “No Zebras, No Excuses” performance team took place as a training aid during the base’s weekly general military training afternoon. A quick talk by MCPON launched the event. “I want everyone to have eyes on target to this,” said MCPON (SS/SW) Rick D. West. “You have to take this as serious as you take submarine schooling, because it is a serious thing in our Navy right now.”
The performance was a series of real-life scenarios followed by brief lectures with members of CMU’s team. “We’re talking about sexual aggression here,” said Stephen M. Thompson, CMU director of Sexual Aggression Services and facilitator of the performance. “Sexual aggression manifests itself in many ways: sexual assault, stalking, harassment and partner violence. All four have one thing in common and it’s about power and control.” Mixed with comedy and drama the CMU team hit home the fact that one in four people will be a victim of sexual aggression at some point in their life. “I think this is great,” said Electronics Technician 2nd
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Class Boyd Moats. “I just hope my shipmates get the message that they are trying to get across.” In the end, the lesson was summed up with one word action. “These incidents do not happen in a vacuum,” said Thompson. “Other people know, but they just don’t know what to do about it and that’s why we are here. The first thing you have to do is notice behavior.” Thompson went on to discuss the concept of notice, interpret and choose. He spoke about how one may notice an individual taking candy off the shelf in the grocery store and stuffing their pockets. The action is then interpreted as a crime. The result of this situational awareness is a fork-inthe-road of choice – do something, i.e. tell the manager, or do nothing. “Doing nothing is the zebra,” said Thompson, referring to an earlier analogy of
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MC2 Eric Dietrich Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert delivers the commencement speech during a graduation ceremony at the U.S. Naval War College.
tion of NWC graduation ceremonies, Christenson gave graduates a final “charge” or challenge as they leave the college for higher leadership assignments. “You depart Newport to be part of the solution, to win any war and to defend freedom. You depart with greater trust and confidence in your service and international partners. You depart with the ‘knowledge of centuries’ directly relevant to the challenges of today. I wish you and your families success and happiness in the years ahead,” said Christenson. The June graduating class of 2012 included almost 300 of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Coast Guard, National Guard and civilian government employees and over 100 international students from 70 countries. When combined with March and last November graduates, the 2012 graduation class is the largest in the college’s 128-year history with 1,692 students.
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VAMPIRE HUNTERS VISIT USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN AT SEA By MC3 Carlos M. Vazquez II USS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, AT SEA
Cast and crew members from the ďŹ lm “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunterâ€? visited the crew of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) at sea, June 12. Author Seth Grahame-Smith; director/producer Timur Bekmambetov; producer Jim Lemley; and actors Benjamin Walker, Anthony Mackie and Erin Wasson toured the ship, signed autographs for Sailors, posed for photographs, visited with Sailors and treated the crew to an early screening of the ďŹ lm in the ship’s hangar bay. “We made a movie about freedom and you are the reason we have freedoms,â€? said Walker, who plays Lincoln in the ďŹ lm. “We wanted to show it to you guys ďŹ rst.â€? “I was excited to come aboard,â€? said Mackie, who plays Lincoln’s personal friend William H. Johnson. “I felt like a kid who walked into a candy store. For me, it’s educational, and I wanted to come out and support the troops. I was making a movie in Miami, and they told me I wouldn’t be able to make it here. I did more work a little earlier so they would change my schedule so that I could come out and be with you guys.â€? Walker said he appreciates service members and the sacriďŹ ces they all make for the country. “People back home need to know how much work it takes to keep us safe,â€? said Walker. “We appreciate everything you do and how much of a privilege it is to be here.â€? The Sailors in the hangar bay cheered at the start of the ďŹ lm and again after the ending credits rolled. “The movie was entertaining and funny,â€? said Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Thomas Dickerson. “I would recommend it to my family back home.â€? After the ďŹ lm, the cast took questions from the crowd and stayed behind for extra photos and autographs. “The Sailors’ hospitality has made a huge impact on us,â€? said Mackie. “It’s an honor, and it makes us really proud and has reinvigorated us to go back to the states to talk about this experience.â€? The visit was sponsored by Navy Entertainment and Fox Studios. Lincoln is currently deployed with Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, which also includes: embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2, embarked Destroyer Squadron 9 and the guidedmissile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71). CSG-9 is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and combat ight operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. For more information, visit www.navy.mil, www.facebook. com/usnavy, or www.twitter.com/usnavy. For more news from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), visit www.navy.mil/local/cvn72/.
MCSN Karolina A. Martinez Above: Benjamin Walker, who plays the titular role in the ďŹ lm “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunterâ€? tours the bridge of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Left: The cast and crew of the ďŹ lm “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunterâ€? tour the Flight Deck Control aboard USS Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
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Navy ships participate in Flag Day, War of 1812 commemorations ■ after the war The three combatants in the War of 1812, the WASHINGTON United States, Great Britain Ten Navy ships, including and Canada, have since USS Fort McHenry, commemorated Flag Day at the become close allies. site of the historic battle that inspired the national anthem, June 14. lombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Sailors, Marines and Coast Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Guardsmen took part in Flag Mexico and Norway are acDay events at Fort McHenry, companying the Navy gray the star-shaped fortress that hulls in the “Star-Spangled endured what’s become one Sailabration.” of the most remembered enThe flotilla spent 12 days gagements of the war. in Norfolk before arriving in On the night of Sept. 13, Baltimore for a week of ac1814, British ships in Balti- tivities including a tall ship more harbor bombarded the parade, an air show by the outgunned U.S. resistance Navy’s Blue Angels flight at the fort for 25 solid hours. demonstration squadron, fireFrancis Scott Key, a civilian works and a parachute jump lawyer who was sent to Balti- into Camden Yards. more to negotiate an American The festivities, co-sponhostage’s release, found him- sored by Operation Sail Inc., self in a front-row seat to the are part of a lineup of bicenbattle aboard a British ship. tennial commemorations that As dawn broke the follow- kicked off in April in New ing morning, Key stood on Orleans and will continue the ship’s deck, amazed to through 2015. Organizers see the U.S. flag still flapping hope to engage the public in the breeze over the battered with educational events and fort. He was so moved that he programs across the South, penned the poem that became the Mid-Atlantic and Great the lyrics of “The Star-Span- Lakes regions and into gled Banner.” Canada to highlight AmerThe Navy ships in Bal- ica’s maritime heritage and timore are part of a flotilla the War of 1812. making its way up the EastBeyond the Battle of Fort ern Seaboard to mark the bi- McHenry, many Americans centennial of the war that his- have little understanding of torians say marked the dawn what’s been called America’s of U.S. naval power. first forgotten war. Eighteen tall ships, includThe War of 1812 centered ing the U.S. Coast Guard on maritime disputes beBarque Eagle, and Navy ves- tween the United States and sels from Brazil, Canada, Co- Great Britain. In the early By Donna Miles
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MC2 Kiona Miller Members of the New York Says Thank You Foundation stitch threads from the flag that flew over Ft. McHenry in the War of 1812 and inspired Francis Scott Key to write “The Star-Spangled Banner,” into the National 9/11 flag during a Flag Day ceremony near Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.
1800s, the Royal Navy, which was at war with France, was stopping American ships to search for Sailors born in England, then forcibly pressing them into service for the crown. Both the French and English began seizing American ships, and later imposed an embargo on American vessels going to Europe that nearly bankrupted the industry. President James Madison ultimately declared war against England in 1812. Among the most remembered events was the burning of the White House, the Capitol and the Washington Navy Yard. Dolly Madison, alone with her servants when British troops torched the White House, personally saved the famous Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington by carting it off in a wagon to Georgetown. Army Gen. Andrew Jackson became a national hero as he led the Battle of New Orleans, ending Britain’s long string of land victories.
But with naval battles in North America, off South America and Great Britain, and in the Pacific and Indian oceans, the War of 1812 was predominantly a sea campaign. It served as a defining moment for the fledging U.S. Navy, which fought the British as they tried to blockade the Atlantic Coast and support land forces from Lake Erie and Lake Champlain, leading to the birth of America’s modern sea services. “The War of 1812 is significant because it paved the way for future development of the U.S. Navy,” said U.S. Naval War College Professor Kevin McCranie, author of the soon-to-be-released book, “Utmost Gallantry: The U.S. and Royal Navies at Sea in the War of 1812.” “Challenging the most dominant naval power of the time, the less powerful U.S. Navy found ways to protract the war and incurred significant costs for Great Britain,” he said. “That’s why the War
of 1812 is important for national leaders to study.” The war also helped establish the Navy’s legacy of heroes. Oliver Hazard Perry, who had been dispatched from Newport, R.I., constructed ships on the shores of Lake Erie that went on to defeat a large British armada assembled there. Capt. James Lawrence, aboard the U.S. frigate Chesapeake as it was taken by HMS Shannon, uttered as his last words, the famous battle cry, “Don’t give up the ship.” Navy Secretary Ray Mabus, who announced the bicentennial celebration last year, said the activities will recognize the men and women who continue to carry on this tradition. He called the bicentennial an opportunity to celebrate the U.S. Navy’s heritage and its continued commitment to securing unobstructed access and free use of the world’s oceans that are vital to national security and prosperity.
“This ‘second war of independence,’ fought 200 years ago, established U.S. sea power as a force in the world and our continuing presence in the great blue and beyond,” he said. “As we commemorate Old Glory and the War of 1812, we ought to remember the delicate weaving of history that has brought America to this place of great influence and greater responsibility.” Event organizers also call it a way to underscore the importance of a strong international goodwill. William Armstrong, Jr., from Operation Sail pointed out that the three combatants in the conflict have become close allies. The United States and Canada share the longest unprotected national boundary in the world, he noted during a May Parade of Sail event in Norfolk. Meanwhile, the United States and Great Britain have become not only trading partners, but also military and political allies.
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MC1 Martin Wright U.S. military personnel teach striking techniques to Mozambique Marines aboard High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2).
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going to be counting on in the next phase.� The joint base, under the jurisdiction of the 628th Air Base Wing of the Air Force’s Air Mobility Command, formally combined Charleston Air Force Base and Naval Support Activity Charleston in October 2010. Today, the support activity here has more than 40 tenant commands and is a training center for the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command, the Nuclear Power Training Unit, the Propulsion Facility and the Border Patrol satellite academy. Others that make up the joint base include: the Mobile Mine Assembly Unit, explosive ordnance detach-
ments, the Marine Corps Reserve Center, and an engineering complex with the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, called SPAWAR. “There are many things you have done that are a signature of Charleston,� Carter said, including the integration and shipping out to the war zone of life-saving mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles, called MRAP’s. In May 2011, a SPAWAR-Atlantic integration team here won an award for its collaboration with MRAP manufacturers, other military units, industry partners and the community as they integrated more than 16,000 MRAP’s and 8,000 MRAP all-terrain vehicles with
security, martial arts and ďŹ re team tactics. Swift’s top ofďŹ cers will meet with local Mozambique Navy and military and civilian leaders in the interest of building relationships and friendships to aid future visits, a hallmark of the APS program. The crew is also set to participate in several community outreach events including a friendly soccer match with Mozambique service members and a visit to an orphanage in a Nacala neighborhood. At the end of the week, the information exchange will conclude with close to 30 new graduates ready to take their knowledge back to their peers and superiors in either the Mozambique military or port security ofďŹ cials. Navy Detachment OfďŹ cerin-Charge Lt. Cmdr. Charles Eaton said that a second port
communication, computers, command and control, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems. “You can go, as I frequently do, to hospitals in Washington where Wounded Warriors come back, and I can’t tell you the number of them who have said, ‘I’m here, not in [the military morgue at] Dover ‌ because of the MRAP,’â€? he said. “And the MRAP was there when they needed it because the integration was done over at SPAWAR,â€? he added. “It was brought over here, and you all ew it out so it was there on time. That’s history in the making. It’s making our country secure and saving the lives of Americans at the same time. You all did that, and we are truly grateful.â€? That’s just one sign of Charleston and the Charleston community contributing to the U.S. war effort,
stop to Mozambique serves to enhance the growing relationship between the two countries. “This will probably be the only visit from Americans the people in this port will see this year. I expect the crew to do themselves and the ship proud as they take the chance to get out and participate in the events we have planned,� said Eaton. “Our role as ambassadors of the Navy and of APS will go a long way here in strengthening our future ability to provide more opportunities for information exchange and goodwill events,� said Eaton. 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 in order to improve maritime safety and security in Africa.
Carter said. During his visit to the joint base, Carter and his delegation had briefings on space and naval warfare systems and Army logistics, and took time to thank military members and Defense Department civilians and their families for their service and sacriďŹ ce. Carter brought thanks to the Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen from Washington, he said, and he also sent thanks along to the service members’ families. “Whether it’s a spouse and children or a mom, dad, or just a friend – whoever you’re close to, whoever you call family – tell them that you were thanked today and then turn around and thank them, because they support you, and it’s their support that makes it possible for you to support this great country,â€? he said.
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Above and Right: Two of the tall ships depart for their next ports of call at the end of OpSail 2012 Virginia in Norfolk. Left: Rev. David LaSalle (ret.), along with his grandson, Matthew, offers a centuriesold “Blessing of the Fleet” to safeguard ships and crews as they return to sea.
Blessing of the Fleet is a ceremony from ancient times By MC3 Karen Blankenship Navy Public Affairs Support Element, Norfolk
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Operation Sail (OpSail) 2012 Virginia in Norfolk came to a close, June 12, as U.S. Navy vessels and coalition ships departed for their
next port of call in Baltimore, Md., where they are participating in a Bicentennial of the War of 1812 commemoration, June 11 - 19. Rev. David LaSalle (ret.) offered a centuries-old Blessing of the Fleet to safeguard ships and crews as they returned to sea. “The Blessing of the Fleet is a very ancient ceremony,” said LaSalle. “In the Roman days, they carried their Gods onboard. When we became Christians, it translated into a Christian service.”
From June 1 - 12, the Port of Virginia hosted OpSail 2012 Virginia and the Commemoration of the War of 1812, and “The Star Spangled Banner.” In attendance were tall ships and Navy and military warships representing many countries from around the world. The 12-day celebration was held in conjunction with Norfolk’s annual Harborfest and hosted events all around the Hampton Roads area. “All of the Sailors were just so
interesting and their countries were so diverse,” said Barbara DeFelice, who was visiting the area from Pittsburgh, Penn. “It was just so worthwhile. I’m so glad we came.” As the ships departed, LaSalle blessed each one by name. “Protect them from the perils of the deep,” he prayed. “May they have fair winds and following seas as they leave our port of Norfolk, in the name of the Father, of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.” LaSalle then ceremoniously
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LEAP FROGS JUMP INTO OCEAN CITY AIR SHOW By MC1 Fletcher Gibson U.S. Navy Parachute Team Public Affairs
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Members of the U.S. Navy Parachute Demonstration Team, the Leap Frogs, performed at the Ocean City waterfront as part of the city’s annual Ocean City Air Show, June 8 - 10. In addition to parading the U.S. flag to open the ceremonies each day, the five-man jump team also performed a number of canopy formations over the beach. “To be one of the few shows each year to have this elite demonstration team is a great honor,” said Bryan Lilley, the air show coordinator. “The crowds here know them and love them.” After touching down following each routine, team members took the time to interact with the crowd. They gave hands-on demonstrations of their jump equipment and answered questions concerning their experiences as SEALs and Navy life in general.
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MC1 Fletcher Gibson Aviation Survival Equipmentman 1st Class Thomas Kinn, a member of the U.S. Navy Parachute Demonstration Team, the Leap Frogs, parades the U.S. flag during the opening ceremonies of the Ocean City Air Show.
“I think it was cool because they actually wanted to answer our questions,” said 13-yearold Grant Barcus. “They didn’t have to, but they took the time.” “I think he’s my new role model,” added his friend, Will Dorey. The Leap Frogs performed a number of their routines alongside the Screaming Eagles of the Army’s 101st Airborne parachute demonstration team.
In addition to the jump crews, the Air Show also featured both military and civilian aircraft demonstrations and static displays. The Leap Frogs next scheduled performance is July 2 - 4 at the Boston Navy Week. The Leap Frogs are based in San Diego, Calif. and perform aerial parachute demonstrations in support of Naval Special Warfare and Navy recruiting.
MC2 Andrew Johnson Capt. Brandon Cordill, left wingman of the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, flies an F/A-18 Hornet over Baltimore during the Star-Spangled Sailabration, which coincides with Baltimore Fleet Week 2012 and commemorates the War of 1812 and the writing of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
San Antonio, Cook Sailors build community garden in Baltimore By MC1 Rachael L. Leslie Navy Public Affairs Support Element East
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MC3 Desiree D. Green Rear Adm. Gregory M. Nosal, Commander, Carrier Strike Group Two, renders a salute before greeting Sailors aboard the Mexican ship ARM Cuauhtémoc in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.
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mingled with Sailors, Marines Continued from B1 Commanding officers from each ship participating in the week-long festivities held a place of honor on stage during the welcoming ceremony. “The War of 1812 defined our Navy,” said Rear Adm. Gregory M. Nosal, Commander, Carrier Strike Group Two. “The Sailabration is a salute to all who fought and continue to defend safe passage on the sea. What happens on the sea, and keeping the sea lanes open, was just as important 200 years ago as it is today.” U.S. Navy ships: USS San Antonio (LPD 17), USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43), USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) and USS Monsoon/ Shamal/Zepher arrived in Baltimore during a parade of ships into the city’s Inner Harbor, June 13. Eighteen tall ships, including the U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle, and Navy vessels from Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico and Norway joined the Navy vessels
The Sailabration is a salute to all who fought and continue to defend safe passage on the sea.” - Rear Adm. Gregory M. Nosal
for the celebration. Throughout the week, locals and visitors alike had opportunities to take free tours of many of the ships, mingle with Sailors and Marines from around the world. “I think it’s pretty cool, and they’re doing a pretty good job,” said 10-year-old Brody Kunselman, who attended the ceremony with his family. “We came all the way here for me because I love the military and I want to join the Army some day.”
Sailors from amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) and the guided missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) and midshipmen from the Naval Academy teamed up with local Project T.O.O.U.R., Inc. (Teaching Our Own Understanding & Responsibility) personnel and volunteers to build a community garden in Baltimore, June 18. The community relations project was only one of many throughout the city’s weeklong Star-Spangled Sailabration event commemorating the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the writing of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” “Our mission is to bring much-needed services to the communities of Lakeland, Mt. Winans and Westpark/Mt. Winan Homes,” said Linda Towes, executive director of Project T.O.O.U.R., Inc. “This has just been really great. We’ve done a lot of projects with the Navy over the years, but having them working and helping out, literally in our own backyard is truly special.” The 27 Navy personnel, Boy Scout Troop 348 and local volunteers spent the morning clearing a small field behind the organization’s headquarters building, constructing several large garden boxes and setting up a rain collection station to maintain the ecological friendliness of the new garden. When
■ team effort The 27 Navy personnel, Boy Scout Troop 348 and local volunteers spent their time building the garden. When completed, it will provide fresh, organic vegetables and flowers to the local community.
complete, the garden will provide fresh, organic vegetables and flowers to the local community. “We always try to encourage young Sailors to get involved in these types of projects,” said Religious Program’s Specialist 1st Class Douglas Mushend, community relations coordinator for the San Antonio. “We really wanted to get out here and make a difference in the local community. The benefits are two-fold – we are here to celebrate the War of 1812, but also to build a better relationship with the local community. We truly are a ‘global force for good.’” “I just feel so very grateful we had someone to come help us out,” said Towes. “Everyone is just so nice and really, genuinely wants to be here. It just makes it that much more special.” While some volunteered to help on the project out of a sense of patriotism, others came for the personal interaction with the children and community members who will benefit from the garden. “I believe in paying it forward, and the Navy, like Amer-
ica, is one big melting pot,” said Hull Technician 1st Class Matthew Crawford, a volunteer from the Donald Cook. “We do these types of projects around the world all the time, and I believe it’s also important to look out for our fellow Americans.” “I really enjoyed being able to get my hands dirty, working with the power tools today and doing something good for the community,” said Gas Turbine Systems Technician 2nd Class Gil Ryerson, a volunteer from the Donald Cook. “All these little kids out here are superstars! If just one of them is touched by this experience today and does something good with his life as a result, all of the hard work is more than worth it.” Project T.O.O.U.R, Inc., offers a wide variety of community programs for the local area in Baltimore including; Maryland energy assistance, free tax preparation and filing, housing assistance, after school and mentoring programs, family strengthening workshops, community clean ups and environmental projects, GED programs, a senior employment program, foster grandparent program and various youth programs. In addition to the garden built at Project T.O.O.U.R, Sailors and Marines from the Donald Cook, San Antonio and dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43), participated in more than 15 community projects throughout Baltimore during the week.
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StarSpangledSailabration Fort McHenry Fife and Drum Corps march with Informations Systems Technician 2nd Class Breon Smalls (left), and Boatswains Mate 1st Class Terry Vines, both from the dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) during a performance in commemoration of the War of 1812 held at the national monument and historic shrine in Baltimore.
MC3 Desiree D. Green Navy Sailors from USS Donald Cook played Royal Navy Sailors from the Royal Fleet AuxilIary (RFA) Argus as part of a Navy week soccer tournament in Patterson Park, Baltimore, Md,
Navy, Great Britain battle it out in War of 1812 soccer challenge By MCSN Chelsea Mandello Navy Public Affairs Support Element East
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Sailors from the guided missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) played Royal Navy Sailors from the royal fleet auxiliary ship HMS Argus (A135) during a Navy week soccer tournament in Patterson Park, Baltimore, June 16. Navy week is part of Baltimore’s Star-Spangled Sailabration and commemorates the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the writing of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” “We are playing with all of the other ships that are here,” said Culinary Specialist Seaman Justice Agbzo, from the dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43). “We’ve come together to just play, which is nice.” Visiting naval vessels and tall ships participating in Baltimore’s Navy week held several sports tournaments, such as softball, volleyball and soccer. Every crew had the opportunity to sign up for each event to play fellow Sailors from around the world. “We’re always working together on our ship, but we don’t obviously see many other navies,” said Leading Medical Assistant Richie
This is a way we can all interact and have a little bit of bonding.” - Argus Sailor Richie Ward
Ward, a Sailor on the Argus. “This is a way we can all interact and have a little bit of bonding.” “The game brings everyone together,” said Leading Medical Assistant Dean Keating, a Sailor on the Argus. “On the pitch (field) there aren’t any friendships, but off the pitch there are friendships everywhere.” Baltimore’s Sailabration brings the foreign and domestic navies together to celebrate American and maritime history. “Baltimore has been very welcoming,” said Agbzo. “Everywhere people have been so nice to us.” “In the whole celebration, everyone has welcomed us with open arms,” said Keating. “The events that have been laid down for us have been amazing!”
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USS FORT MCHENRY SAILORS FIFE AND DRUM By MC3 (SW/AW) Desiree D. Green Navy Public Affairs Support Element East
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The delicate dancing squeak of the fife and the rum-pum stickings of the calfskin drums could be heard throughout the Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine in Baltimore, June 14. Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen took part in Flag Day events at Fort McHenry, the star-shaped fortress that endured what’s become one of the most remembered engagements of the War of 1812. “It’s pretty cool what’s happening here in Baltimore and how everything is connected from the Navy, 1812, Op Sail, and Fort McHenry,” said Patrick Rawle, park ranger and guard member. “It was really neat to have the Sailors here supporting us.” Sharing the monument’s namesake, the dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) selected two Sailors to perform with the Fort McHenry Guard Fife and Drum Corps during its commemorative Flag Day performance held at the site of the historic battle that inspired the national anthem. Fort McHenry is participating in Navy week as part of Baltimore’s StarSpangled Sailabration commemorating the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the writing of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The United States Navy and its partners will commemorate the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 from 2012 to
■ commemoration The U.S. Navy and its partners will commemorate the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 from 2012 to 2015, honoring all who fought and continue to defend safe passage on the sea.
2015, honoring all who fought and continue to defend safe passage on the sea. “The ship sent out an email about performing music and I play the drums, keyboard, anything, you name it,” said Information Systems Technician 2nd Class (SW/AW) Breon Small. “I’m here to celebrate my ship’s namesake and if it’s music, then I’m there.” Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class (SW) Terry Vines agreed the opportunity to perform music led him to volunteer. “I’ve been playing the drums for 26 years,” said Vines. “Ever since I picked up a stick, I was playing. I played all throughout school and for my church. I love it.” In addition to his love of music, Vines has personal ties to the area as well. “It’s a pleasure to be here,” said Vines. “I am originally from the Eastern Shore, so it feels good to be back home. It feels good especially because I have an understanding of what Fort McHenry stands for and being on the ship that honors its namesake is wonderful.” Vines and Small had very little time to rehearse, having only the afternoon to practice before performing in the early evening.
“We usually don’t let anyone join in for performance,” said Patrick Rawle, seasonal park ranger and Fife and Drum Corps member. “Originally we thought that we would just be dressing them down in uniform, but we heard that they were both musicians, so we roped them into performing with us.” According to Guard Coordinator, Tim Ertel, the traditional music of that time communicated daily life. “We have a program teaching music through the day of the Soldier, from ‘Reveille’ to ‘Tattoo,’ or lights out,” said Ertel. “There was a call for everything – for breakfast, to get wood and water. They played from sunup to sundown.” Despite this, many audience members believed the Sailors were members the corps. “I had no idea,” said Edward Niehenke, an audience member. “They were amazing. I think it was a great idea for them to be a part of the performance. I would have never guessed it.” Rawls agreed the performance proved to be very successful. “They did extremely well,” said Rawls. “Their bass and snare were excellent, especially for just being thrown in the mix.” Both Small and Vines appreciated the opportunity to be a part of the event. “If you have the opportunity to do stuff like this, take advantage of it,” said Vines. “In the military, I have been afforded the opportunity to do many things that I wouldn’t normally be able to do.”
NBC’s Al Roker entertains at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor By MC1 Pat Migliaccio Navy Office of Community Outreach Public Affairs
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Famed NBC “Today Show” weatherman, Al Roker, brought his enthusiastic personality to the Star-Spangled Sailabration in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor amid wild cheers of “Huzzah, Huzzah!” next to the Brazilian tall ship, Cisne Branco, June 14. With the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Band as his musical backdrop, Roker entertained hundreds of visitors with descriptions of the local culture,
such as “eating crabs in Baltimore as big as your head,” while performing his duties as the NBC Today Show weatherman. The Star-Spangled Sailabration is the national launch of the three-year commemoration by the U.S. Navy and the State of Maryland of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812, and the penning of “The Star-Spangled Banner” by Francis Scott Key. “The U.S. Navy took on, at the time, the most powerful Navy in the world and won,” said Roker. “It’s great to be part of the celebration that reinforces democracy on our shores.
And you can’t have a Baltimore Star-Spangled Sailabration without being serenaded by the U.S. Navy band. It puts the cherry on top of the nautical sundae.” Roker interviewed numerous participants during his broadcast weather segments, including Fort McHenry National Park Service Ranger Vincent Vaise. Vaise explained that “Huzzah” is what the Americans shouted on the morning of Sept. 14, 1814, when they saw our flag still waving defiantly after a massive British bombardment. The Bicentennial of the War
of 1812 commemorates pivotal engagements in the harbors in Baltimore and Boston, on the Great Lakes, and all along our coasts. The commemoration is also a salute to all Sailors and Marines who fought gallantly in that conflict, who served in all of our nation’s conflicts since then and who are defending freedom around the world today. “It’s significant for us to be here,” said Senior Chief Musician David Kolo, of the Navy Band, which is performing at various venues through the week. “The Navy and its fighting spirit was an integral part
Members of the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Band perform patriotic music behind Al Roker (left) during the “Today Show” filming at the Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Md.
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Norfolk’s annual “second line” with New Orleans’ special spirit and unique culture takes place, June 21 - 24, at Town Point Park on the Downtown Norfolk waterfront. 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 and 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 and the Family Band bring a crazy and utterly joyous mix of musical forms and fla-
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vors from blues to rock to gritty funk and soul. The unbelievably successful Arts Market of New Orleans is back for its seventh year and features 24 of the top artists from the Louisiana artist community. Boogaloo guests will have the chance to meet the artists who will be on-site selling their art and sharing their stories. This is a great opportunity to buy one-of-a-kind artwork that represents the essence of New Orleans. What better way to learn about that amazing city than to talk with and support her
residents. Take your own little trip to New Orleans without leaving Virginia and laissez les bons temps rouler. More food locations have been added to the menu, so make sure you leave room for more than one treat. No Boogaloo celebration would be complete without the mouthwatering Cajun delicacies prepared by authentic Louisiana inspired chefs. Festival guests are in for a real sizzle as they feast on fresh crawfish straight from Louisiana, jambalaya, gumbo, etouffee, alligator, muffuletta, andouille and beignets. Guests will also find festival favorites like snow balls, root beer floats, smoothies, glazed nuts, kettle korn and funnel cake. Wash it all down with a variety of cold beverages including a favorites straight from New Orleans. Admission is $10 per day. Save $10 with advance purchase of a three-day festival pass. Boating packages are also available. For more information about the entire weekend’s events or to purchase tickets, visit www.festevents.org, or call 441-2345.
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Saturday Summer Street Fest brings family fun to the streets of Queensway in Downtown Hampton, June 23, with musical entertainment provided by Fastball and special guest Aftermath. Admission is free. There is plenty of fun for children, including a giant inflatable, face painting and activities are provided from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. by Buttar Cups Fancy Face Painting & More. Children can enjoy the inflatable ride, face painting and other special activities for $4 a ticket. For more information, contact 727-0900, or visit www.vasc.org.
Dam Neck Beach Blast is destined to become an annual favorite for families and friends alike as the Morale, Welfare & Recreation (MWR) Department presents a day of fun in the sun along the Atlantic Ocean. The event, which is being held on June 24 from 2 to 9:30 p.m., is free and open to the public. Gates open at 2 p.m. and the afternoon kicks off with an extreme sports expo. 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. Additionally, 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. But that’s not everything. On-site, there will be fun to be had by all. Virginia Beach Cornhole will host a free tournament from 3 to 7 p.m. with fabulous prizes. There will also be a strongman competition held from 3 to 5 p.m. featuring the following events: log squat and press, tire flip, tire pull, ammo can
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relay, and gladiator push-ups. Teams must consist of at least four people, but not more than six. A tug-of-war competition between the top civilian team and top military team will be held to determine overall winner. To register, go to www.discovermwr.com/ beachblast/strongmancompetitionform. Additionally, surf and skate brand representatives from Volcom, Roxy and Quicksilver will be on-site giving away swag, and WRV, Atlantic Paddle Source and Riviera Paddlesurf will be on the beach displaying a variety of sports gear. There will also be a kid’s area complete with inflatables, amusement rides,
games and more offered from 2 to 7 p.m. The beach area has plenty of room to stretch out a blanket and chairs to enjoy the sun, sights and sounds of the ocean and scheduled activities. Additionally, several food vendors will be on hand offering summer’s best grilled offerings for your ease and enjoyment. Beverages will also be available for sale. Bring your family and friends and enjoy a fantastic day at Dam Neck Beach on the Atlantic Ocean. For more information, check out www.discovermwr.com/beachblast, or call 433-2695.
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Don’t let your child spend another boring summer with nothing to do. This summer, kids can explore space, build kooky contraptions, visit the Moon, race hot rods, meet robots, uncover the secrets of their favorite thrill rides and more at the Virginia Air & Space Center’s Summer Science Camps. All camps last from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children in Grades K camp must be age 5 by Sept. 30, all other camps are determined by their grade entering the Fall 2012 school year.
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World All-Star Soccer Camp ■ When: June 25 - 29; July 9-13 ■ Where: Lake Taylor High School,
Norfolk; Virginia Beach Sportsplex ■ For more information, visit: www.hrpiranhas.com/ Registration/index_E.html The Virginia Beach Piranhas and Norfolk SharX will once again host the World All-Star Soccer Camp. The camp features Olympic and World Cup soccer players and is open to boys and girls age 4 - 18. Each camper receives five days of instruction, a new soccer ball, a camp T-shirt and a goodie bag full of surprises. Cost of the camp is $159 and there is a sibling and group discount of $25. Teams registering together receive $25 off each registration. Two sessions are currently available for registration: June 25 - 29; Lake Taylor High School fields, Norfolk; 9 a.m. to Noon; and July 9 - 13, Virginia Beach Sportsplex, Virginia Beach; 9 a.m. to Noon.
Newborns in Need meeting ■ When: June 23, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ■ Where: Major Hillard Library, 824
Old George Washington Hwy, Chesapeake ■ For more information, call: 943-1413, or visit www.newbornsinneed.org Newborns in Need Tidewater Chapter work meeting. Come join us as we knit/crochet/sew to support our local “newborns in need.” Donations of new and gently used infant clothing are gladly accepted.
Norfolk Botanical Garden Concert Series ■ When: June 24, 3 to 6 p.m. ■ Where: Norfolk Botanical Garden,
6700 Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk ■ For more information, visit: www.norfolkbotanical garden.org/programs-events/summer-music-series. Norfolk Botanical Garden’s 2012 Summer Concert Series – Dancing Through the Decades – is on selected Sundays during the summer. Guest will enjoy an afternoon of outdoor music entertainment and dancing demonstrations. One Sunday a month will represent decades starting with the 30s and 40s music on June 24. Swing into summer with big band music from the Mark Michielsen Orchestra. Upcoming schedule includes the 50s and 60s on July 29; 70s and 80s on Aug. 19; and 90s and today on Sept. 16. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the sounds of the decades. The event is free with Garden admission.
Virginia Beach Tuna Tournament ■ When: June 27 - 30 ■ Where: Marina Shores,
2100 Marina Shores Dr., Virginia Beach ■ For more information, contact: Bob Sinclair Jr. at 222-2983, or visit www.vbtuna.com The 8th annual Virginia Tuna Tournament benefits EQUI-KIDS Therapeutic Riding Program. Last year the tournament paid out over $86,500 in cash with a 100 percent payout of all entry fees and Calcuttas. There are two official scales, one in Lynnhaven and one in Rudee Inlet. The scales are open to the public. New this year, the parties will be held on the water under Marina Shore’s covered deck and in the Coastal Room at the Yacht Club at Marina Shores.
PFAC Southern BBQ and Art Auction ■ When:
June 23, 7 to 10 p.m. Peninsula Fine Arts Center, Mariner’s Museum Park, 101 Museum Dr., Newport News ■ For more information, call: 596-8175, or visit www.pfac-va.org ■ Where:
Peninsula Fine Arts Center’s 3rd annual Southern BBQ and Art Auction is a casual cocktail party where attendees can bid on a variety of goods and services. Features a silent and live auction, where the funds raised are used to support Pfac’s exhibitions and educational programs. Guests can also look forward to pulled pork, BBQ chicken, “spiked iced tea” and the Alternative-Country musical stylings of Gina Dalmas and the Cow Tippin’ Playboys. Attendees even have the opportunity to watch Brian Murphy, oil painter and instructor at the Center, create an original work during the event that is going to be auctioned at the end of the night. A wide variety of items are up for auction. Tickets are $50 at the door and are limited.
■ Flight Training I — June 25 - 29 Do you have what it takes to be a pilot? Earn your pilot’s wings as you explore the world of flight. Compare kites, balloons, helicopters and more as you discover the different ways people reach for the clouds. Discover what we can learn from our flying animal friends. What goes up most come down. ■ Pyrotechnics 101 — July 2 - 6 Explore the wonders of nature’s own light show when you learn all about the Northern Lights. Make your own Northern Light art to light up your wall. Take a good look at the Sun, the largest firework in our galaxy. Design your own Sun and then take a step back in time to discover the origins of fireworks. ■ A Powder Monkey’s Primer — July 9 - 13 Discover life aboard a pirate ship for the youngest members of the crew. Learn the secrets of navigating the narrow ways inside a ship by designing and navigating through your own Powder Monkey obstacle course. Make your own Snap Sack to hold your booty. Design your own pirate boat. ■ Power Up — July 16 - 20 What makes a hero? What about a superhero? Explore the world of superheroes and find out if you have what it takes to be a hero. Create a superhero and a world your hero can call their own. Find the superhero most like you. Use your own heroic powers to solve a mystery. ■ Puppet Masters I — July 23 - 27 Learn about some famous puppets and puppeteers. Make your own finger puppets, shadow puppets, sock puppets and more. Design and build your own puppet theater. Work in teams to put on a puppet show. ■ Mission to Mars I — July 30 - Aug. 3 Prepare for the Mars landing by discovering the mysteries of Mars. From rocket launch to landing, explore the work NASA scientists must do to prepare for their goal to get to Mars. What would people need to survive on Mars? Create your own Mars environment to explore. Imagine the ways in which life on Mars would be different. Create your own Mars Rover. ■ Speed Racer I — Aug. 6 - 10 How fast can you go? Explore the world of speed. How do the fastest animals maintain their speed? Design a car and see how fast it can travel. Launch your own rocket and observe the propulsion needed to travel up into space. Compare racecars, rockets and airplanes to one another. ■ Crime Scene Investigator I — Aug. 13 - 17 Put your nose to the ground and earn your Junior Detective certificate after solving a number of mysteries. Working with your team of detectives, photograph mock crime scenes, gather evidence and assemble a list of suspects. Learn techniques to collect, process, and analyze fingerprints, shoe prints, and trace evidence.
Grades 2 - 3 ■ Flight Training II — June 25 - 29 Do you have what it takes to be a pilot? Earn your pilot’s wings as you explore the world of flight. Compare kites, balloons, helicopters and more as we discover the ways people reach for the clouds. Discover the four principles of flight and apply them to your creations. Practice controlling roll, pitch, and yaw. Explore the world of flying animals. ■ Pyrotechnics 102 — July 2 - 6 Discover how we got to the Moon and the role fireworks have played in the history of space travel. Start back in the 800s with the Chinese when you learn about bamboo and how to make a popper out of it. Take a look at rockets and make your own balloon rockets. Transport Starburst payloads across the center. Make your own water rocket to launch at Carousel Park. Explore the history of gun powder and discover, with a pirate, how early weapons and cannons were used. ■ Navigator’s Mate — July 9 - 13 Discover how the 1800s mariners navigated the sea. Compare the differences and similarities between navigating the seas and navigating the stars. Learn how to safely look at the Sun and how it is used for navigation. Build your own navigation supplies, and make a Mariner’s bag to store them. ■ Amazing Adventures of Superheroes — July 16-20 What makes a hero? Explore the world of superheroes and the stories that inspired them. No hero acts alone. Discover some of the sidekicks and helpers superheroes need to defeat the villains. Create a heroic duo to save the day. ■ Puppet Masters II — July 23-27 Investigate some famous puppets and puppeteers. Learn the history and origins of puppetry. Make your own finger puppets and hand puppets, and create stories for them. Learn how to make hand shadows from a 150-year-old book. Build a theater for your puppets and put on your own puppet show. ■ Mission to Mars II — July 30 - Aug. 3 Prepare for the Mars landing by discovering the mysteries of Mars. From rocket launch to landing, explore the work NASA scientists must do to prepare for their goal to get to Mars. What would people need to survive on Mars? Create a biosphere to discover what life requires and design a colony on Mars. Create your own Mars Rover and explore how the Rover moves. ■ Speed Racer II — Aug. 6 - 10 How fast can you go? Explore the world of speed. What animals travel the fastest and how do they do it? Design a car and test its speed. Launch your own rocket and observe the propulsion needed to travel up into space. Discover some of the ways NASA science has changed life outside of space travel. ■ Crime Scene Investigator II — Aug. 13 - 17 Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes in a CSI laboratory? Become a crime scene investigator when you solve several mock crimes and catch crooks. Investigate what is left at the scene of a crime when you process and analyze lip prints, fingerprints, shoe prints, voice prints, tool and dental impressions, glass fractures, hair specimens and fibers.
Grades 4 - 5 ■ Aviation Exploration I — June 25 - 29 Take to the skies as you discover the principles of flight.
Take part in experiments to determine what makes planes fly, balloons float and rockets soar. Build and launch an air-powered rocket. Use what you have learned to design and test your own flying machine with techniques used by NASA engineers. ■ Pyrotechnics 201 — July 2 - 6 Step into the world of friction and fire. Discover how the atmosphere turns to heated plasma and how we protect our space vehicles from it. Take a look at the different ways we send vehicles to space from NASA, Virgin Galactic and Space X. Discover what plasma is here on Earth, how we use it, and what produces it in nature. ■ Bosen’s Mate — July 9 - 13 Learn the difference between line and rope on a ship. Make your own line, learn to spice line and tie different knots. Make your own Monkey’s Fist and play a game. Find out what Baggie Wrinkle is and what it is used for when you help to make Baggie Wrinkle for the pirate ship Luna. Then make your own Baggie Wrinkle bag. ■ Movie Magic — July 16 - 20 Ever wondered how special effects worked in movies? Explore the magic of movie make-up and set design while investigating the science behind special effects. Go behind the scenes at the NASA Digital Learning Network film studio. Create designs and effects for your own movie skit. ■ International Puppetry — July 23 - 27 Explore the art of Asian puppetry with water puppets and shadow puppets. Practice the challenge of manipulating marionettes. Find their center of balance and your own, and determine what role that plays in moving your marionette. Discover the imagination and skill required of Jim Henson’s puppeteers. ■ Mars Exploration I — July 30 - Aug. 3 Design and build your own edible space craft to get to Mars. Now that we’re here, how do we land this thing? What are our human needs to survive? Make and test a Mars Rover. Discover why the ones on Mars have two eyes instead of one. ■ Speed Racer III — Aug. 6 - 10 Build a rocket and launch it at the NASA Langley Research Center. Design, build, test and race your own balloon powered car. Aerodynamics is not just for airplanes; learn how to reduce the drag on racecars. Build and run a soda car for distance. ■ Forensic Lab — Aug. 13 - 17 Become a crime scene investigator when you learn the ins and outs of a Forensics Lab. Process and analyze lip prints, fingerprints, shoe prints, tool and dental impressions, glass fractures, hair, cloth and paper fibers. Examine documents and bank checks to spot forgeries. Use chemistry to analyze and identify mystery powders, writing on burned documents, and ink and blood left at a crime scene.
Grades 6 - 8 ■ Grimm’s Gizmos — June 18 - 22 Travel the world of Brothers Grimm and explore the science behind the fairytales. Create your own fairytale complete with a hero and a villain. Learn the technology of the magician when you give your characters special abilities and powers. Use technology and science to bring them to life. Use a storyboard to plot out your own story. ■ Aviation Exploration II — June 25 - 29 Learn the history of aviation … it started long before the Wright brothers. Build models and experiment with the four forces of flight. Learn the anatomy of an airplane. Learn about Bernoulli and his principles when you explore floating ping pong balls, rising trash bags and wing designs. Figure out how a jet engine works. Find out what the newest designs are for a space plane and curling plane wings. ■ Pyrotechnics 202 — July 2 - 6 Discover how we use fire, from myths to theories and facts. Learn all about the Ancient Greeks who discovered fire, the Egyptians who used fire to light their deepest and darkest hall ways, to the first lamps. Make a storyboard timeline of fire. Create a clay and oil lamp. Discover how ancient mariners used fire to light their way and to communicate. Figure out how signal fires work, and why, sometimes, fire is a good thing. ■ Honest Seaman — July 9 - 13 Learn how honest seamen become pirates when you learn all about the history of piracy. Spend time with a navigator, a seaman, a Bosen, the Constable and others from Blackbeard’s crew. As you learn to become a pirate, earn your letter of Mark. Make a Seaman’s box, and start to fill it with knot work, Baggie Wrinkle, navigation tools, and more. ■ FX 2 — July 16 - 20 Explore the science behind the special effects in movies. Design your own special effects while investigating movie make-up and set design. Go behind the scenes at the NASA Digital Learning Network film studio. Direct and film your own short skit with your own special effects. ■ Spatial Cadets — July 23 - 27 Examine Earth and Mars through the “Eyes” of NASA satellites by using real-time data, satellite imagery, GPS units, Google Earth/Mars and other geospatial software. Test your skills at landing a mission on Mars using the Mars/Lunar Lander Simulator. Discover hazardous weather lurking on Mars and see how it compares to conditions on Earth. ■ Exploration Mars: Where’s the Water? — July 30 Aug. 3 Take a step on to Mars. Discover why and how Mars is losing its atmosphere. Explore Mars’ magnetic field and relate it to the importance of water on Mars. Experiment with water as an element and find out its different states of matter. Learn how important water is to the spread of civilization on Earth and to the stars. ■ Speed Racer IV — Aug. 6 - 10 Take a step into the world of jet cars and compare car engines to rocket engines. Examine the first rocket and find out the secrets of the Redstone rocket. Experiment with different propulsion systems from air to water when you make and test your own rockets. Discover how NASA is helping race cars with technology from rockets. Design your own race car, from the drawing board to the test track. ■ Forensic Science — Aug. 13 - 17 Become a crime scene investigator when you attempt to solve a mock-murder at the Virginia Air & Space Center. Examine evidence and learn forensic techniques when you take fingerprints, explore splatter patterns and test other clues. Collect soil samples when you make your own Earth, Mars, and Moon Regolith slides. Register at www.vasc.org, or by calling 727-0900 ext. 780. Space is limited and available on a first come first paid basis. Before and after care are available for an extra fee.
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Dodge continues to build bold minivan leadership By Ken Chester, Jr. Motor News Media Corporation
First, innovative and still the volume leader in the segment, the Dodge Grand Caravan continues to set a new standard for the minivan segment with more than 40 safety and technology features that make it the best vehicle to transport both people and cargo. The Dodge Grand Caravan features industry-exclusive Super Stow ‘n Go seating with new easy one-touch operation and more comfortable seats. The second row in the Dodge Grand Caravan can be effortlessly stowed in less than five seconds with just one hand. And when not stowed, only Dodge Grand Caravan allows secure storage in the second row infloor bins. Also standard on all Grand Caravan models is the 50/50 split-folding third row Stow ‘n Go seating. The 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan is available in five models: the new AVP, SE, SXT, Crew and R/T. New for 2012, the American Value Package (AVP), with a starting MSRP of $20,995, includes the standard 3.6L Pentastar V-6 engine joined to a six-speed automatic transmission, air conditioning, anti-lock brakes (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), seven airbags, second-row Super Stow ‘n Go seating and storage system, third-row Stow ’n Go, power windows, locks and mirrors, remote keyless entry and cruise control.
The Dodge Grand Caravan SXT is the only minivan in America priced less than $30,000 to include the functionality of power dual sliding doors, power liftgate and power-adjustable pedals. The SXT model now includes $1,800 in no-extra-charge equipment, including dual power sliding doors, power liftgate, poweradjustable pedals, segment-exclusive Super Console and Stow ’n Place roof rack system. The Grand Caravan Crew adds 17-inch aluminum wheels, bright chrome exterior accents, 6.5-inch touch screen media center and backup camera, eight-way power driver’s seat, leatherwrapped steering wheel and shifter, Sirius XM Satellite radio, ambient interior lighting and automatic temperature control, to name a few. The Grand Caravan R/T includes a very distinctive monochromatic exterior and unique 17-inch aluminum wheels, premium black leather interior with red accent stitching, nine speakers with amplifier and subwoofer and a unique suspension. The Grand Caravan Crew and R/T models also include $820 in no-extra-charge equipment for 2012 including remote start, power liftgate and security alarm. The standard powertrain for the Grand Caravan is the 3.6L Pentastar V-6 engine mated to a smooth-shifting 62TE six-speed automatic transaxle. The Dodge minivan also features a driver-selectable fuel economizer mode. Drivers can change the transaxle shift
■ seating arrangement The Dodge Grand Caravan features industry-exclusive Super Stow ‘n Go seating with new easy one-touch operation and more comfortable seats. The second row in the Dodge Grand Caravan can be effortlessly stowed in less than five seconds with just one hand. And when not stowed, only Dodge Grand Caravan allows secure storage in the second row in-floor bins. Also standard on all Grand Caravan models is the 50/50 split-folding third row Stow ‘n Go seating.
schedule with the flip of a switch to maximize their fuel economy. Inside the passenger cabin, owners will step inside to a world-class interior. A modern, one-piece instrument panel is intuitive for the customer with instinctive ergonomics and large gauges, with premium bright accents and soft-touches throughout. An available “super” center console provides clever functionality and storage for the active commuter, as well as easy
driver/passenger access with a pass-through storage space for larger items, like a purse. A three-spoke steering wheel with integrated controls for audio, navigation and speed control also offers a minivan-first heated steering wheel option. The best storage in the segment rounds out the improved interior. New for 2012 are a Sapphire Blue interior lighting scheme and an available quad leather seat option for R/T models.
2012 Dodge Grand Caravan ■ Wheelbase: 121.2; overall length 202.8; width 78.7; height 67.9 (all vehicle measurements are in inches). ■ Engine: 3.6L V6 – 283 hp at 6,400 rpm and 260 lbs.-ft. of torque at 4,400 rpm. ■ Transmission: six-speed automatic. ■ EPA Fuel Economy: 17 city/25 highway. ■ Cargo capacity: 143.8 cubic feet. ■ Towing capacity: 3,600 pounds. ■ Safety features: Dual front airbags, front seat mounted side impact airbags, four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock, brake assist, electronic brake force distribution, all-speed traction control, electronic stability control, remote keyless entry, engine immobilizer, automatic power door locks and tire pressure monitoring system. Crew adds: fog lamps,
HomeLink universal transceiver and power adjustable pedals. Optional safety features include: automatic headlamps, rain sensitive windshield wipers, portable rechargeable trouble light, remote engine start system, navigation system, blind spot monitoring, ParkSense rear park assist system, ParkView rear backup camera, rear cross path system, security alarm and Uconnect hands free phone system. ■ Warranty: Basic – 3-year/36,000 mile; Powertrain – 5-year/100,000 mile; Corrosion – 5-year/100,000 mile. ■ Pricing: The base Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price for the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan minivan starts from $20,995 for the American Value Package model up to $29,995 for the R/T. Destination charges add $835. Photos courtesy Motor News Media
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â– go see the show Footloose plays July 27 at 7 p.m.; July 28 at 3 p.m.; and July 29 at 3 p.m. at the T.C.C. Roper Performing Arts Center in Downtown Norfolk.
THE HURRAH PLAYERS PRESENT FOOTLOOSE Press Release The Hurrah Players, Inc.
Coming this summer, The Hurrah Players will present the live stage production of one of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory – Footloose. Footloose tells the story of teenager Ren McCormack, whose mother moves them from the fast paced city life of Chicago to the small farming town of Bomont. Mc-
Cormack is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school, but not for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing. To the rockin' rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top-40 score and augmented with dynamic new songs for the stage musical, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people and guiding them with a warm heart and open mind.
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Showcasing outstanding local teen and adult talent, and under the direction of Hurrah founder, Hugh Copeland, choreography by Lisa Wallace and musical direction by Debra Kern, this family-friendly musical
is guaranteed to help everybody lose their blues and cut loose! Footloose plays July 27 at 7 p.m.; July 28 at 3 p.m.; and July 29 at 3 p.m. at the T.C.C. Roper Performing Arts Center in Downtown
Norfolk. Tickets are $15 or $20 for children (age 12 and under); $20 or $25 for adults, and can be purchased online at www.hurrahplayers.com, or via phone at 627-5437. Footloose will also play
August 4 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at The Arts of the Albemarle-Maguire Theatre in Elizabeth City, N.C. Tickets are $15 for children (age 12 and under); $20 for adults and can be purchased via phone at (252) 338-6455.
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Tim McGraw praises wife Faith Hill’s organizational skills By Sarah Wyland Great American Country | GACTV.com
Tim McGraw has a lot on his plate. He’s a husband, a father of three daughters, just signed a new record deal with Big Machine Records and is working on new music. He’s also on the Brothers of the Sun Tour with Kenny Chesney all summer. To keep it
all straight, he relies on his wife, Faith hill. “Faith is great at it,� he said. “She’s so type A and she’s very organized. She’s got my career, her career, the house and all the family stuff, and then the three girls with all their different interests. There’s such a great schedule and plus, we’ve got great people working for us. And so
they’re great. I’m not good at that at all. I’m sort of like the meat that just shows up and does the job.â€? While his career is important, McGraw said, “Our ďŹ rst priority is as long as the kids are good and happy and stable, our family unit is stable and happy and everybody’s comfortable and in a good place then everything else sort of
ďŹ nds its spot. As long as the top’s stable, everything else just sort of ďŹ nds a place to settle in.â€? For a complete list of Brothers of The Sun tour dates, visit www. timmcgraw.com. At each tour stop, McGraw will award a mortgage-free home to a Wounded Warrior through “HomeFront,â€? a partnership between him, Chase and Operation Homefront.
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Swing through and explore Manhattan in next web-slingin’ Spider-Man video game The Amazing Spider-Man System: PS3, Xbox 360, Nintendo (Wii, DS/3DS) Publisher: Activision-Blizzard Release Date: June 26 ESRB Rating: Teen (Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Violence)
“The Amazing Spider-Man” video game features an original narrative crafted by Hollywood writer Seamus Kevin Fahey (episodes of Spartacus: Gods of the Arena and the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica) that continues young Peter Parker’s adventures following the events of the new film. Using the game’s new Web Rush mechanic allows players to pull off a vast array of moves never before possible. With a story that takes players through many areas all over (and under) Manhattan, fans will feel what it’s truly like to be a superhero, as they experience the cinematic adrenaline rush of web-swinging through the city and fighting crime using Spider-Man’s spectacular acrobatic moves and attacks. Created as an epilogue story occurring entirely after the events of the movie, the
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Earnhardt ends long victory drought By Rick Minter Universal Uclick
Dale Earnhardt Jr. blew away the field at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday, ending a four-year, 143-race losing streak and setting off debate on just what his victory means to him and to the sport of NASCAR racing. Some, including NASCAR president Mike Helton, are saying that Earnhardt is now a favorite to win the championship this year. His stats, even before the Michigan victory, indicate that he’s good at gathering points even on days when he isn’t riding a winning car. He leads all Cup drivers with 12 Top-10 finishes this season, and he’s second in the standings, just four points behind Matt Kenseth. Kenseth told reporters that he’s pretty sure that Earnhardt is happy to put behind him a long and much-discussed losing streak. “I don’t know what it means for him personally on it to get that win, but I know that even if he acts like it isn’t, it was probably a burden having all your fans talking about you and writing stuff about you not winning,” he said, adding that the way Earnhardt’s been running this year, the win was only a matter of time. “That 88 [Earnhardt’s team] has had a ton of speed and hasn’t always got the finishes, but they have been battling in the Top-5 each week. You could just see they kept knocking on the door, and [Sunday] they were able to kick it down and dominated the race pretty good.” And Kenseth said he wouldn’t dispute the notion that Earnhardt, who was a fellow Cup rookie with him back in 2000, is a threat to win the title. “I think they are definitely a contender,” he said. “They have been in the mix each race no matter what size or shape of race track. I think they are, at this point in the season, one of the favorites.” Tony Stewart, runner-up at Michigan, didn’t appear to be in the mood to talk about the big day for the Junior Nation when he made his stop in the media room after the race. “It’s not a national holiday, guys,” Stewart said of Earnhardt’s win, even though it did come on Father’s Day. “This morning, they were celebrating his fourth anniversary of his last win, so I guess we are all in a state of mourning now because he’s broke that streak now, so I don’t know what we are all supposed to think.” For his part, Earnhardt seemed to be relishing the praise from his peers. “I guess it means I’m an all-right dude,” he
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Photos courtesy of NASCAR ABOVE: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 Chevrolet, celebrates with girlfriend Amy Reimann after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 17.
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said with a chuckle. “When people are happy for you, they want to see you do good.” “That’s the way I feel about people – I want to see good people do good things and I want to see people that I think are good people have success and be happy.” Earnhardt seemed more excited about his dominant victory, one in which he led five times for 95 laps including the final 30, than relieved that his losing streak was over. Even before he won, he told reporters at Michigan that he didn’t believe the media has harped too much on his losing streak. “It hasn’t been that incessant,” he said. “I feel like it’s just a realistic inquiry and I feel pretty comfortable answering that question.”
Earnhardt said he tried to be honest with his answers, and there’s general agreement in the garage that he was just that. “I feel like I’ve told you how terrible we might have been and why we weren’t winning or how close we are, and that it’s right around the corner,” he said. “I’m just telling you my gut feeling. But I don’t feel like you guys [media] have asked the question too many times, because I think that if you weren’t asking that kind of question, I’d be a little worried that nobody gives a dang when you’re going to win.” “There are other things about finishes and weekends and what happens to you on the race track that can bother you way worse than that to keep you up at night.”
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Russow is ready to emerge from the shadows in showdown against Werdum By E. Spencer Kyte UFC.com
If you ask most UFC fans what they know about Mike Russow, chances are you’re going to hear about his UFC 114 meeting with Todd Duffee. Back in May 2010, their heavyweight encounter at the MGM Grand looked like a mismatch in every way possible. On one side of the cage stood Duffee, a massive specimen, unbeaten in his professional career, and fresh off a seven-second knockout of Tim Hague. Across the cage stood Russow, a doughy veteran with a 12-1 record built largely against regional competition, entering the contest off a largely forgettable unanimous decision win against Justin McCully nine months earlier. Most people envisioned a one-sided walk in the park for Duffee, and while he dominated the first two rounds, landing more punches than Russow had thrown in the two frames combined, the chiseled youngster couldn’t put away his less sculpted senior. But a funny thing happened on the way to Duffee collecting his second consecutive UFC victory. The unbeaten prospect tired, his punches losing their sting, his hands dropping lower and lower as the seconds ticked off the clock. Midway through the final round, Russow landed what most will recall as the only punch he threw all night, and he made it count, sending Duffee crashing to the canvas in an unconscious heap to score one of the more improbable wins in recent memory. While most fans could probably tell you what happened to Duffee since that contest, the trajectory of Russow’s career is probably less well known, which is strange considering the Chicago native has added two more wins since his “Homer Simpson moment” in May 2010, pushing his winning streak to 11 as he prepares to take on Fabricio Werdum at UFC 147 this weekend. “I think I’ve been under the radar,” said Russow, now 15-1 (with 1 no contest) for his career, and 4-0 inside the Octagon. “It seems like I’ve been averaging one fight a year since I signed with (the UFC) because of injuries. I broke my arm in that Todd Duffee match, had elbow surgery and so
Courtesy of UFC Unheralded UFC heavyweight Mike Russow (standing) carries a 15-1 career record into his scheduled UFC 147 showdown against Fabricio Werdum on June 23.
I’ve had some things that didn’t go my way, so I’m pretty excited (right now). I fought in January and I’m going to be fighting again here, so I’m hoping this year is a big year for me.” Six months ago, Russow stepped into the cage with former ADCC champion John Olav Einemo in front of a hometown crowd in Chicago, earning the victory in a contest where he largely controlled the action on the ground against the decorated grappler. It was a fight that fulfilled a longtime dream for the 35-year-old, but one that he says came with some added nerves. “It was something I’ve always wanted to do since I’ve been in the UFC, get an opportunity to fight in Chicago,” said Russow, offering a more succinct version of Forrest Griffin’s patented “I’m not a big fan of traveling and everything that comes with it” explanation. “It was definitely a double-edged sword though, there’s a lot more pressure I think, because you’re fighting at home and all your friends and family are sitting out there in the audience. I think it defi-
nitely gets to your nerves a little bit more.” This time around, Russow is switching places with Einemo and wading into his opponent’s home turf, making the trip to Belo Horizonte, Brazil to square off with the Top 5-ranked Werdum in what is easily the biggest fight of the veteran American’s career. Because of Russow’s presence South of the radar, his placement opposite Werdum caught some off-guard. After becoming the first man to cleanly defeat Fedor Emelianenko two summers ago in Strikeforce, Werdum returned to the UFC with a dominant performance against Roy Nelson at UFC 143, battering “Big Country” on the feet en route to a lopsided decision win. But with four consecutive wins in the UFC, and only a single career loss on his resume, Russow has earned his way into this co-main event matchup, even if some people still haven’t come around to recognizing that as of yet. “I was definitely excited,” Russow recalls of finding out he was being booked opposite the former PRIDE and Strikeforce star. “You want to face the best, and Fabricio, I have a lot of respect for – he’s very tough, and a win over him would be huge for my career. It just moves me on that much further. We’ve had a great camp, been real dedicated, and working hard, and hopefully good things will happen.” “I think [fighting in Brazil will] definitely be fun. I don’t know if it’s something I’m looking forward to,” adds Russow with a laugh, detailing the logistics involved with preparing to fight outside of the United States. “I don’t know that I’m looking forward to it, but I definitely think it will be cool going to Brazil, and I definitely want to get the win down there.” Victories over Werdum are hard to come by, as just five men have gotten the better of “Vai Cavalo” over his ten-year, 21-fight career.Adding his name to a list that includes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski, and current titleholder Junior dos Santos would put Russow in distinguished company. It should also be enough to carry him above the radar and into the title conversation in the suddenly deep heavyweight ranks.
Courtesy of UFC Fabricio Werdum has won four of his last five fights, including a unanimous decision victory over Roy Nelson in February in Werdum’s return to the UFC.
upcomingmma BELLATOR 71 June 22, 8 p.m., MTV2 Featured bouts: Chris Davis vs. Travis Wiuff Zelg Galesic vs. Attila Vegh Richard Hale vs. Beau Tribolet Roy Boughton vs. Emanuel Newton UFC ON FX4 June 22, 6 p.m., Fuel TV; 9 p.m., FX Featured bouts: Clay Guida vs. Gray Maynard Spencer Fisher vs. Sam Stout Brian Ebersole vs. T.J. Waldburger Ross Pearson vs. Cub Swanson UFC 147 June 23, 8 p.m., FX; 10 p.m., PPV Featured bouts: Rich Franklin vs. Wanderlei Silva Cezar Ferreira vs. Sergio Moraes Rony Bezerra vs. G. de Oliveira Mike Russow vs. Fabricio Werdum Yuri Alcantara vs. Hacran Dias ■ All cards are subject to change.
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Liberty Lottery heats up; Pantas trains for greatness ing coming along for your match in VCW’s Liberty Lottery? GP: I could not ask for better teachers. The Set has been very generous with their time at In The Biz Pro Wrestling Academy, and at VCW’s Bump Zone, Krotch and Chris Escobar have gone out of their way to work with me.
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Greetings wrestling fans. This week I interviewed ex-Vanguard Championship Wrestling (VCW) Commissioner George Pantas, who is scheduled to step into the squared circle for the first time as a wrestler at VCW’s biggest event of the summer, the annual Liberty Lottery on July 28 at the Masonic Temple in Norfolk. Pantas will be fighting for the opportunity to win his job back. At Liberty Lottery, Pantas will be teaming up with former VCW Tag-Team Champions, The Set, to take on Jerry Stephanitsis and the current VCW Tag-Team Champions, The Hallstars. The winning team will determine who will become the new VCW Commissioner.
UWC: What would you like to say to Jerry Stephanitsis and the fans reading this column? GP: Jerry, you called me an “old man” and you talked to me “as a child.” Well, what are you going to say when this “young old man” beats you in the ring? I’ve been learning some wrestling and submission holds, because I want you to suffer for the humiliation you put me through before I beat you. So, you better pack a lunch because it’s going to be a long night! To my loyal fans, I will not disappoint you. Bring your signs and cheer for me as I flatten the “Pizza Boy” into a flat gyro! OPA! OPA! OPA! Courtesy of Jonathan McLarty UWC: Thank you George and good luck.
Ultimate Wrestling Charmer: You’re a hard man to find these days Mr. Pantas. George Pantas: Please call me George. I’ve been commuting between the two wrestling Team Pantas is comprised of ex-VCW Commissioner George Pantas (center) and former VCW Tagschools training. Wednesday nights I’m at Team Champions The Set (J-Sinn and Lance Lube). VCW’s Bump Zone, and Thursday nights I’m at In The Biz Pro Wrestling Academy (itbpromo- (North Carolina). will better recognize them as former WWE stars tions.blogspot.com) training for my six-man tag Ken Shemrock and Tatanka. Also on the card match on July 28. UWC: Can you tell us some of the stars was The Fantastics, Robert Fuller, Paul Jones, that you promoted from those groups? Mark Fleming and many others. UWC: How long have you been involved GP: With Virginia Championship Wrestling, with professional wrestling? we had some of the best independent talent in UWC: I also remember Rickey Steamboat, GP: I’ve been in the wrestling business for Virginia. Jeff Collet, Iron Horse, Dave Cas- The Nasty Boys, The Bulldogs, and many over 40 years. I think the great Bobby Heenan sanova, Rusty “The Fox” Thomas, John Rambo, more. You were also in other parts of the said it best when he was asked the same ques- and the great manager Kevin “The Truth” Casey, country. tion. He said, “You’re in this business from the just to mention a few. We also had national stars, GP: Yes, many wrestling stars either got their moment you become a fan.” I became a fan in such as the great Ivan Koloff, Manny Fernandez, start with us, or honed their skills before moving the early 70s watching the great stars of Mid- and the New Zealand Militia of Jack Victory and on to ECW (Extreme Championship Wrestling) Atlantic Championship Wrestling. Rip Morgan. and WCW (World Championship Wrestling). At our peak, we were syndicated on 75 televiUWC: When did you get involved actively UWC: And with South Atlantic Profession- sion stations throughout the U.S. Sadly, it was a on the business side? al Wrestling (SAPW)? combination of bad office decisions and hiring’s GP: I began promoting Virginia ChampionGP: We had a great run with them. My first that caused us to go out of business. But that was ship Wrestling (Richmond) in 1990 … it’s not show, we had SAPW Heavyweight Champion then and this is now. the same VCW of today. The same year, I also Vince Turrelli defending his belt against “The promoted South Atlantic Professional Wrestling War Eagle” Chris Chavis in the main event. Fans UWC: Speaking of now, how is your train-
The Liberty Lottery will be jam-packed with great matches from beginning to end. Highlights include: A 20-man Liberty Lottery Battle Royal, where fans get to pick the order the wrestlers enter the ring … the winner gets to pick any title shot at a later date; VCW Heavyweight Champion John Kermon will defend his belt against Dirty Money; and a Ladder Match will have “Diamond” Victor Griff challenging the VCW Liberty Champion Paul London … both will be suspended from the ceiling and the winner will be the undisputed VCW Liberty Champion. All of the VCW stars will be there, and expect some surprises too! Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Ringside tickets are available online for a special discounted price of just $14 prior to the event and $18 at the door. General admission is just $12, with special discounts for kids 12 and under too. As always, active duty military personnel get in for free with ID. Call 371-6103, or go to www.vcw-wrestling.com for more details. Until next time, see you at the matches!
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Fairway Villas $174,900 Immaculate unit in move in condition. New bamboo flooring, new light fixtures, new updated faucets, and more! Sylvia Payne 757-220-9500 or 757-880-7590
Wythe $165,000 4 bedroom home, lots of updates already done for you. New kitchen countertops, ceramic floor, cabinets and more. Kathy Macklin 873-6900 or 897-8750
Carleton Falls $165,500 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhouse, attached garage, hardwood up and down, laminate in kitchen, excellent condition. Ruby Conn 873-6900 or 291-4744
Ballentine Place $165,000 Colonial 4 bedroom, 2 bath with new HVAC and heat pump, kitchen with newer flooring and appliances, wood floors on 1st level, and spacious backyard with deck. Donna Turner 422-2200 or 409-4380
Port Norfolk $164,999 Exceptional Cape Cod in convenient location with impressive views of the Elizabeth River. Hardwood floors, new alarm system, new windows and gorgeous sunroom. Jennifer Russell 422-2200 or 477-1697
Estabrook $130,000 Charming 3 bedroom cape cod home sited on a huge lot over a half and acre, Freshly painted, original wood floors throughout, new linoleum in bath and kitchen, detached garage, work shop and shed. Great starter home! Katie Zarpas 685-4400
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Is the current American workplace creating a more sedentary lifestyle? Navy Fitness
A review of changes in the labor force since the 60s suggests that a large portion of the national weight gain can be explained by declining physical activity during the workday. Jobs requiring moderate physical activity, which accounted for 50 percent of the labor market in 1960, have plummeted to just 20 percent. The remaining 80 percent of jobs are sedentary or require only light activity. According to a recent published report, this shift translates to an average decline of 120 to 140 calories a day in physical activity, closely matching the nation’s steady weight gain over the past five decades. The new emphasis on declining workplace activity represents a major shift in thinking and it suggests that healthcare professionals and others on the frontlines against obesity, who for years have focused primarily on eating habits and physical activity at home and during leisure time, have missed a key contributor to America’s weight problem. The findings also put pressure on employers to step up workplace heath initiatives and pay more attention to physical activity at work. “If we’re going to try to get to the root of what’s causing the obesity epidemic, workrelated physical activity needs to be in the discussion,” said Dr. Timothy S. Church, a noted exercise researcher at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, La. and the study’s lead author. “There are a lot of people who say it’s all about food, but the work environment has changed so much we have to rethink how we’re going to attack this problem.” In 1960, one out of two Americans had a job that was physically active. Now, it is estimated that only one in five Americans achieve a relatively high level of physical activity at work. Church notes that because research does not factor in technological changes, like increasing reliance on the Internet and email, many people in service and desk jobs that have always involved only light activity are now moving less than ever, meaning the findings probably understate how much physical
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■ ways to exercise while in the workplace • Sit on an exercise ball instead of a chair. This will strengthen your abs and back and you’ll work on your posture without even trying. • Set an alarm to go off every hour to remind you to stand up and move around. Even if you just swing your arms or take a deep breath, you’ll feel more alert. • Use the restroom on another floor and take the stairs. • Use a pedometer and keep track of how many steps you take. Aim for 6,000 to 10,000 steps a day. • Leave something important in your car (your lunch, your briefcase, etc.), so you have to run out to get it (and take the stairs). • Deliver documents or messages to co-workers in person rather than by email. Courtesy photo In 1960, one out of two Americans had a job that was physically active. Now, it is estimated that only one in five Americans achieve a relatively high level of physical activity at work.
• Go to the mall for lunch and park on the opposite end of the food court. Don’t forget to buy something healthy.
activity has been lost during work hours. “It’s a light bulb, ‘aha’ moment,” said Barbara E. Ainsworth, the president-elect of the American College of Sports Medicine and an exercise researcher at Arizona State Uni-
• Get a headset for your phone so you can move around while you talk.
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