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It is absolutely fantastic to be back at sea where we belong.” - Capt. Dee L. Mewbourne, Truman’s Commanding Ofﬁcer

TRUMAN DEPARTS NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD FOR SEA TRIALS MC2 Kristina Young

By MCSN Lorenzo J. Burleson USS Harry S. Truman Public Affairs

USS TRUMAN, AT SEA

Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) departed Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) and began sea trails, one of the final milestones of its docking planned incremental availability (DPIA), July 7. Sea trials tests Truman’s system capabilities in surface operations, deck seamanship, flight deck operations and damage control readiness. “Today’s successful underway was the product of Truman and NNSY’s hard work and dedication for the past 16 months in the shipyard,” said Capt. Dee L. Mewbourne, Truman’s Commanding Officer. “It is absolutely fantastic to be back at sea where we belong.” Truman is conducting sea trials in collaboration with Norfolk Naval Shipyard to train Sailors and ensure operability of equipment and systems while at sea. “We have completed an enormous amount of testing, but things still need to be observed,” said Cmdr. Daniel Rossler, Truman’s chief engineer. “During this underway, we must work together to accomplish all the goals needed to successfully get this ship back in the fleet.” The goal is to reestablish the proficiency of the ship and its training teams, said Rossler. A series of training exer-

Results released from April F/A-18D jet crash

Magicians brighten NMCP pediatrics patients’ day By MC2 (SW) Anna Arndt Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Public Affairs

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Four members of the International Brotherhood of Magicians (IBM) visited Naval Medical Center Portsmouth’s (NMCP) Pediatrics Ward to perform a magic show for the patients and their families, July 3. Two of the magicians were from Virginia and two came from Canada to perform for the children while in Norfolk for the International Brotherhood of Magicians annual conference. The performed card and coin tricks, the never-ending handkerchief and many other sleight of hand tricks

that kept the audience enthralled. “Every year, we try to go to a children’s hospital, or a hospital with a children’s ward, and do a quick show for the kids, to take away some of the normal hospital routine,” said Scott Hood, one of the Canadian magicians and the IBM director of hospital shows. “It takes their mind off what they’re going through. It’s something different – they get a bit of a laugh, a bit of a giggle. They get to see something they may have not seen before, or may have only seen on television. And we have fun doing it.” “I love doing magic,” said Joan

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By MC2 Ernest R. Scott Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic Public Affairs

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MC2 (SW) Anna Arndt Mikaella Ducusin, 6, and magician Joan Caesar don clown noses following the magicians’ performance for pediatric patients, July 3.

USS NEW YORK RINGS IN INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH ‘COOKS FROM THE VALLEY’ ■ about the New York USS New York is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

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INJURED PELICAN RESCUED IN NORFOLK An injured pelican, who was rescued with the help of Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Mid-Atlantic Oil Recovery employees at Naval Station Norfolk, arrived July 3 at his new home at SeaWorld Orlando. » see A6

By MC2 (SW) Zane Ecklund USS New York Public Affairs

USS NEW YORK, AT SEA

Amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) celebrated their ﬁrst deployed Independence Day while on their maiden deployment, July 4. In addition to the Fourth of July festivities, Cooks from the Valley, a volunteer group from California, grilled steaks for Sailors and Marines aboard during an Independence Day “steel beach” picnic. “It’s all about thanking the troops for what they do every day,” said Mike George, a volunteer with the group. The crew enjoyed the special meal as well as a variety of events hosted by the ship’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation committee, ranging from a basketball free throw contest and volleyball, to Sumo wrestling and a chili

cook off competition. “It’s great to celebrate the Fourth of July underway because it brings up morale,” said Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Enrique Miranda. “We’re away for a lot of holidays, but this is something fun that gives service members aboard something to look forward to.” New York’s Commanding Officer, Capt. Jon Kreitz, was thankful for the volunteers’ efforts, as well as the unrelenting hard work the crew has been making on their maiden deployment. “As we remember the founding fathers’ pledge and sacrifice, I am proud of the service and sacrifice each of them and their families are making right now, to guarantee the liberty all Americans enjoy today,” said Kreitz. “We all should also be grateful for the support back home by countless patriotic individuals and organizations who give selflessly of their time and resources.”

LANDSCAPERS ‘GIVE BACK’ AT ARLINGTON More than 400 volunteers from children to adults descended on the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery, July 9.

STAY ON TOP OF SUMMER CONCERTS Stevie Nicks, KISS, Mötley Crüe andToby Keith are just a few of the musical performers on their way to Hampton Roads.

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Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic released the results, July 2, of its Judge Advocate General Manual (JAGMAN) investigation of the F/A-18D that crashed into an apartment complex in Virginia Beach on April 6. The F/A-18D, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 and based at Naval Air Station Oceana, was conducting a scheduled training exercise when it suffered a catastrophic mechanical failure shortly after takeoff and crashed into the Mayfair Mews Apartment Complex. “I know the process has been challenging for some, especially those who lost their homes and personal belongings,” said Rear Adm. Ted Branch, Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic. “But we are all incredibly fortunate that the crash, which occurred on Good Friday, resulted in zero loss of life.” The recovery process was a team effort between Navy

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Habitat for Humanity of South Hampton Roads (Habitat SHR) has proudly joined with other organizations to recognize the patriotic service of veterans of the United States Armed Forces. They have launched a project entitled “Habitat for Heroes” that will provide veterans with access to quality affordable new home ownership. Habitat SHR and its supporters have committed to building a minimum of one house per year for a qualiﬁed veteran and his/her family in the Habitat SHR service area of Chesapeake, Isle of Wight, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk and Virginia Beach. The envisioned home construction cost will be about $120,000 with a completed value of about $180,000. With an interest-free loan from Habitat SHR, the veterans monthly payment will be about $700 dollars – including principal, interest and insurance. The home will consist of a kitchen, family room, eat-in-kitchen and two

■ the stats In 2009, of the 21.9 million military veterans residing in the U.S., 4.3 million veterans were home renters. Of those renters, 675,000 earned 30 - 50 percent of the civilian annual median income. 72,000 Post-9/11 veterans pay more than half their annual income for home rentals. bedrooms, etc. In the Greater Hampton Roads area, the average monthly rent for a home of this quality is about $1,025 dollars. This cost differential to the veteran is substantive, thus allowing the veteran to provide a better standard of living for his family, or to meet other needs such as advanced education. Additionally, the veteran and the family will have the opportunity to engage with the civilian community and participate in the building of their new home. In return, the

veteran will be expected to volunteer and assist Habitat SHR in the construction of a follow-on veteran home. Habitat for Heroes is currently seeking to partner with a qualified veteran and his/her family to begin this year’s home construction project. Criteria for being selected for the Habitat for Heroes home include: have honorably served, or is currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces; have an annual income between $26,000 and $40,000; be a partner with Habitat SHR in building their home; and have the financial ability to pay the 30year interest-free Habitat SHR loan. Habitat for Heroes’ mission is to complete the first Habitat for Heroes home by autumn of this year. Donations are being accepted online at www.shrhabitat.org. Ensure the designation is for “Habitat for Heroes.” Building materials, labor and professional services may also be donated. For more information, contact Adm. Stan Bryant (ret.) at 321-8689, or 5105020.

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The Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Military Recognition Reception (MRR) is an informal opportunity for the community to provide additional recognition to service members and thank them personally for a job well done. The reception includes refreshments, brief remarks from guest speakers and the presentation of certiﬁcates and other mementos to each

honoree. The reception will be held on Aug. 16, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott, located at 235 East Main St. in Norfolk. Registration begins at 2:30 p.m. All Hampton Roads area commands/organizations of all services are requesting to have up to three of their unit’s outstanding service members (E-6 and below) recognized at this year’s MRR. In addition to

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“Aircrew’s assessments were reasonable” Continued from front Region Mid-Atlantic and the Virginia Beach first responders who quickly began helping the affected residents. The Emergency Response cooperation between the city of Virginia Beach and the Navy is a testament to the close working relationship that has developed over the years. “I would like to add my thanks to everyone who acted so quickly to assist our aircrew, treat the injured citizens and help ensure that all residents of the Mayfair Mews complex were safely evacuated,” said Branch. “This exceptional response almost certainly prevented further injury and perhaps death to affected citizens and aircrew, and more widespread property damage.” The Navy has spent the past several weeks doing a detailed investigation into the crash to learn what went wrong and how to minimize the chance of such an event from happening in the future. “The aircrew followed their procedures, but given the cascading series of problems and lack of thrust and altitude, continued controlled flight was not possible,” said Branch. “It is our view that the aircrew’s assessments were reasonable, given the initial indications, and their actions were in accordance with training and procedure.” The JAGMAN investigation found that the crash occurred as a result of two significant, unrelated engine malfunctions – the first at takeoff and the second shortly after takeoff. The right engine failed due to ingestion of fuel into the right intake. The left engine afterburner failed to light when selected by the pilot after the right engine

I would like to add my thanks to everyone who acted so quickly to assist our aircrew, treat the injured citizens and help ensure that all residents of the Mayfair Mews complex were safely evacuated.” - Rear Adm. Ted Branch Photos by MC2 Ernest R. Scott Above: Rear Adm. Ted Branch, Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic, addresses the public regarding the results of its Judge Advocate General Manual (JAGMAN) investigation of the F/A-18D Hornet that crashed into an apartment complex in Virginia Beach on April 6.

■ what happened The F/A-18D jet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106, based at NAS Oceana, was conducting a scheduled training exercise when it suffered a catastrophic mechanical failure shortly after takeoff and crashed into the Mayfair Mews Apartment Complex.

malfunction. Post-mishap analysis indicates the likely cause was failure of an electrical component, but several of the suspected components were damaged beyond the point of conclusive analysis in the crash and subsequent ﬁre. “While I recognize that these gaps are less than satisfying, we have a high degree of conﬁdence in the F/A-18 Airframe, and in the F404GE-400 engine in the legacy Hornet,” said Branch. “The

Left: Branch addresses the public regarding the results of its JAGMAN investigation of the jet crash.

U.S. Navy has been ﬂying the F/A-18 Hornet for more than 30 years, and we have found it to be an extremely safe and reliable aircraft.” According to the Naval Safety Center, there has been a steady decline in the over-

all mishap rate for Naval Aircraf and the Hornet mishap rate has followed this trend. The Naval Safety Center’s data indicate that the reliability of F404-GE-400 engine has been exceptionally good over the life of the

F/A-18 program. “We are conﬁdent that we can continue to conduct safe operations with the F/A-18, both here in Virginia Beach, and around the world,” said Branch. “Our concern is not just for our pilots and aircrew,

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Cadets Sarah Beck (middle) and Angelicca Kenny (right) take the obstacle course low wall as NSGW Two Sailors watch.

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Commands at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story rolled out the red carpet, June 28, for six Army Junior Reserve Ofﬁcer Training Corps (JROTC) cadets, high school students from Calumet High School (CHS) in Calumet, Mich. Members and support staff from Naval Special Warfare Group (NSWG) Two and Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) Two and Riverine Squadron One (RIVRON ONE) team members hosted the Army cadets at two separate events: running the base obstacle course promoting physical ﬁtness and building teamwork ethos, and boarding two riverine crafts for a hands-on experience with the communication equipment, handheld weapons and combat gear.

The Army cadets took top honors in the leadership element of the National JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl (JLAB) competition, held June 22 in Washington, D.C. The team wrapped up their competition with a visit to Norfolk to see the Navy side of the house. The six member team – Sarah Beck, Angelicca Kenny, Abbey Kesti, Bailey Langdon, Jessica Rich and Olivia Torola – spent the last 10 months studying and testing to qualify to compete, placing ﬁrst in both regional and national competitions. Regionally, CHS came out on top against 1,345 participating Battalions; nationally, the team beat out 40 participating Battalions. A few bumps and bruises and a lot of sweat were part in parcel with running the O course with NSWG2 and ESG2. But the opportunity to run it with Sailors and a Marine made the effort rewarding and memorable. “The obstacle course was one

■ best of the best Only 23 JROTC Battalions in all of U.S. Army Cadet Command placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in both competitions. Only 18 of the 23 placed first in at least one competition. Calumet High School JROTC numbers among these 18 battalions, placing them in the top one percent of competitors overall. of the most interesting physical activities I have ever participated in because it is something not just anybody could try – especially high school students,” said Beck. “I loved the versatility of the physical challenges because it made me work harder than I thought I could. NSWG Sailors were on hand to demonstrate each obstacle and help us through the course.” After a short but much needed rest, the cadets met up with RIVRON ONE Sailors. The Riverines and Army cadets covered the Riverine Patrol Boat (RPB) and the Riverine Assault Boat (RAB), two fully equipped, mission ready static displays, from stem to stern.

“I think the best part of the riverine presentation was when the Sailors allowed us to try on their vests and talk through the radio,” said Rich. Lt. Kenneth Walker, ofﬁcer-incharge, RIVRON ONE Detachment Three, welcomed the community outreach opportunity. “We really appreciated the cadets taking time out to stop by and check us out,” he said. “It was our pleasure to be there, socialize and provide some insight to the new up and comers.” The Army cadets realized hosting a group of high school kids was probably not in any of these military teams normal work day. Kesti noted, “The fact that they changed their

schedules just for us is a real honor. Not many people have the chance to experience what we did.” Army Major Michael Farley (ret.), JROTC senior Army instructor for Calumet and Lake Linden-Hubbell high schools, had a brief brush with the Navy about two years ago. “I tell my cadets that I was in the Navy for 24 hours. Two years ago I had the incredible fortune to spend a day at sea with the crew of USS Enterprise. It was a life changing experience for me,” he said. “Since then I seek every opportunity to expose my cadets to Sailors and the U.S. Navy.” The city of Calumet held a parade to honor the returning winning cadets. “They aim to have CHS JROTC return to next year’s national competition with both leadership and academic teams,” said Farley. CHS academic team ﬁnished third regionally, competing against 1,538 Battalions.

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■ the pelican Karen Roberts (left), volunteer for Virginia Beach SPCA Wildlife Program, along with Kermit Tapia (right) and Jim Bragg (center) from the NAFVFAC MidAtlantic’s Oil Recovery Team rescued a brown pelican at Sewells Point Jetty in Norfolk, June 22.

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An injured pelican, who was rescued with the help of Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Mid-Atlantic Oil Recovery employees at Naval Station Norfolk, arrived July 3 at his new home at SeaWorld Orlando. Kermit Tapia, William Taylor and James Bragg assisted local wildlife rescue volunteers in recovering the pelican, June 22. The bird had been spotted on the jetty near pier 14 weeks prior. Tapia, a deck hand who has worked for Oil Recovery for 12 years, called the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) upon noticing the bird had broken off the tip of its wing and could not ﬂy. “I was just glad I could help,” he said. “Those volunteers who do this on a regular basis are truly heroes to me.” Tapia added that the SPCA Wildlife program sent a pair of volunteers, Karen Roberts and Noah Myer, who helped capture the pelican and bring him to safety. “He tried really hard to get away, but he couldn’t maneu-

ver very well with his broken wing, so we were able to bring him aboard with a net,” said Tapia. “Once he ﬁgured out we weren’t going to hurt him, he calmed right down.” According to Bragg, the boat operator, the most difﬁcult part was maneuvering among the rocks near the jetty, taking care not to damage the boat or injure the pelican further. “I’ve been operating boats since I was on active duty in the mid-60s,” said Bragg. “This is one of the more unique things I’ve ever done.” The approximately seven pound, mature brown pelican has a severely injured wing and is unable to be returned to the wild. Following treatment at the Sacred Friends Wildlife Rehabilitation in Norfolk, SeaWorld Orlando is now providing the bird with a long-term home inside the park’s Pelican Preserve. Upon arrival at SeaWorld Orlando, the pelican was placed in a quarantine area and will be closely monitored to make sure it is healthy before joining other rescued brown pelicans in the park. Since the park’s rescue programs began, more than 20,000 animals have been rescued.

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The U.S. Navy’s first afloat forward staging base-interim, USS Ponce (AFSB-I), arrived in Bahrain for duty in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR), July 6. Prior to arriving in theater, Ponce, formerly designated as an amphibious transport dock (LPD), was converted and reclassified as an AFSB(I) in April to fulfill a long-standing U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) request for an AFSB to be located in its AOR. “Ponce’s role as an AFSB provides us with an enhanced capability to conduct maritime security operations, and gives us greater flexibility to support a wide range of contingencies with our regional partners,” said Vice Adm. John Miller, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT). Ponce’s primary mission is to support mine countermeasures (MCM) operations and other missions, such as the ability to provide repair service to other deployed units, including electrical, diesel engine, piping and machinery repairs. Additionally, Ponce also has the capability to embark and launch small riverine craft. Commanded by a U.S. Navy captain, Ponce will remain a U.S. Navy ship. The newly classed AFSB will be manned by a “hybrid” crew consisting of approximately 150 Military Sealift Command (MSC) civilian mariners and 55 U.S. Navy Sailors. Sailors will be primarily responsible for the ship operations. MSC personnel will man the engineering, deck and damage control departments. “The versatility of Ponce, combined with the teamwork of its ‘hybrid’ crew, brings a unique capability to the region,” said Capt. Jon Rodgers, Commanding Officer of Ponce. “As the first dedicated afloat forward staging base, we look forward to working closely with our coalition and regional partners to promote security and stability.” Ponce departed its homeport of Norfolk on June 1. Previously scheduled to decommission, Ponce delayed its scheduled decommissioning to serve as an interim AFSB until a permanent solution can be identified.

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NSA HR PARTICIPATES IN ACTIVE SHOOTER DRILL EXERCISE

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By Katisha Draughn Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads Public Affairs

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â€œHelp! Help! Heâ€™s going to kill all of us!â€? This shrieking outburst was heard throughout the ďŹ re station from a wounded victim as Naval Security Forces and Portsmouth city police sprinted throughout the building to locate the shooter. This scenario was part of an active shooter drill spearheaded by Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads (NSA HR) at their headquarters compound and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP), on June 27 and 28. It encompassed NSA HR Headquarters, NSA HR Portsmouth precinct security watchstanders, Fire Department/Emergency Medical, Norfolk/Portsmouth Police Department, and the Tactical Response Unit. â€œThis drill was important in that it allowed us to train for a potential real-world event and enabled us to liaison with responders from the local community,â€? said Lt. Cmdr. John Williams, Executive OfďŹ cer at NSA HR. â€œGiven there were so many teams and moving parts, it was vital to conduct this drill to help identify process improvements and work on improving communications and coordinating response procedures in the event we are faced with an active shooter in the future.â€? The active shooter threat scenario is one of many real potential threats for all Naval Security Forces. â€œOur ďŹ rst objective was to enhance Naval Security Force tactics, techniques and procedures in combating an

Spencer Layne Lt. Col. James Efaw address the crowd at the Army Support Activity Change of Command, June 29. He assumed duties as the ASA Commander and Deputy Commander, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, from Lt. Col Thomas Netzel. Katisha Draughn Cpl. Ismael Pastrana (right) and Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Christopher Vandiver (left) assess a room in the transportation building at NMCP during the active shooter drill, June 28.

active shooter threat,â€? said Al Navarro, Security Director at NSA HR. â€œAdditional objectives were to enhance interoperability with local civilian law enforcement agencies in combating threats of which both agencies may encounter and to provide those we protect with the opportunity to identify and correct weaknesses of individual and unit procedures when faced with an active shooter.â€? On June 27, the drill took place at the Commander Operational Test and Evaluation Force Headquarters building in which two individuals were actively shooting innocent people. The following day, the transportation building at NMCP was the scene as the suspects were shooting and taking people hostage on the second ďŹ‚oor. Approximately 50 Department of the Navy police ofďŹ cers participated in the drill where training team members worked with the participants throughout each scenario and help build their tactical proďŹ ciency. â€œWorking a security force in the training mode pays

great dividends from a holistic perspective. They are able to have all aspects of a threat scenario presented to them from start to ďŹ nish,â€? said Navarro. â€œWe are able to build their tactical proďŹ ciency far beyond the basic more focused drills we conduct weekly. This is NSA HRâ€™s ďŹ rst integrated exercise this year with local law enforcement. However, they conduct Antiterrorism Training drills weekly and the full scale Integrated Exercises at least once or twice a year. Planning this type of drill took many months of coordination with NSA HR, the local and civilian law enforcement agencies, and the tenant commands. â€œI hope all of the participants were able obtain a realistic perspective of their individual and collective capabilities, to identify areas for improvement and realize the importance to continue such joint exercises to better our overall capability to protect those we serve and to protect ourselves,â€? said Navarro.

Efaw becomes new deputy commander at JEBLCFS Press Release JEBLCFS Public Affairs

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Army Lt. Col. James (Jamie) Efaw became the senior Soldier assigned to the naval command Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story (JEBLCFS), following ceremonies, June 29. Efaw assumed duties as the Commander, Army Support Activity, from Lt. Col. Thomas Netzel, in a Change of Command ceremony. He also holds the title of Deputy Commander, JEBLCFS. The Reviewing OfďŹ cer was Col. Thomas Wetherington, Commander, 733D Mission Support Group and U.S. Army Support Activity Fort Eustis, Joint Base Langley-Eustis. â€œI look forward to working for the service members and families of Fort Story and Little Creek,â€? said Efaw. â€œThere is a great support team already assembled that already works hard for the installation, but Iâ€™m conďŹ dent that we can take the installation to the next level. Iâ€™m sure it will be challenging, but I look forward to a fun two years.â€? Born in Charleston, W. Va., he was commissioned in 1993 by the United States Military Academy at West Point with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. His previous assignments include as Platoon Leader, 175th Topographic Engineer Company (Airborne) at Fort Bragg, N.C.; Platoon Leader, 264th Medium Girder Bridge Company

(Airborne) at Fort Bragg; Task Force Engineer, B/307th Engineer Battalion (Airborne) at Fort Bragg; Executive OfďŹ cer, C/307th Engineer Battalion (Airborne) at Fort Bragg; Assistant Operations OfďŹ cer, 168th Engineer Battalion at Fort Lewis, Washington; and Company Commander, HHC/168th Engineer Battalion at Fort Lewis, Washington. Other assignments include: Instructor and Assistant Professor of Psychology at United States Military Academy at West Point; Psychological Operations Detachment Commander, A/8th Psychological Battalion (Airborne) at Baghdad, Iraq; Psychological Operations Detachment Commander, A/8th Psychological Battalion (Airborne) at Fort Bragg; Battalion Operations OfďŹ cer, 3rd Psychological Operations Battalion (Airborne) at Fort Bragg; and Battalion Executive OfďŹ cer, 3rd Psychological Operations Battalion (Airborne) at Fort Bragg. His most recent assignment was as the Military Information Support OfďŹ cer, United States European Command at Stuttgart, Germany. Netzel assumed duties as the Deputy Commander, JEBLCFS and Commander, Army Support Activity, in June of 2010. His next assignment is to the U.S. Army War College located at Carlisle, Penn. â€œIt is an honor and privilege to have been selected to ďŹ ll this duty position,â€? noted Efaw. â€œI will do my best to validate the conďŹ dence that the Army has placed in me.â€?

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USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike) made a scheduled port visit to Palma de Mallorca, Spain, July 3 - 6. During the visit, Ike Sailors had the opportunity to do service work in the local community; participate in a reception for Spanish dignitaries, which provided the opportunity for the U.S. to show the partnership between the United States and Spain; and dressed the ship in recognition of U.S. Independence Day. Additionally, some Sailors competed in friendly athletic competition against their Spanish hosts. “We have been enormously impressed with the close working relationship that exists between all of the services, but especially between the United States Navy and the Spanish Navy,” said Alan D. Solomont, the U.S Ambassador to Spain. “One of the things we share with this country is a belief in the importance and the power of democracy. Democracy is younger in Spain, but that does not in any way weaken the connection that it represents between our countries.” Among the activities, Ike Sailors volunteered during community relations (COMREL) project with the Little Sisters of the Poor, a Roman Catholic order that is dedicated to serving the elderly of Palma de Mallorca; and volunteered during a COMREL project at Save Our Strays (SOS) Animal Shelter. Sailors also had the opportunity to tour the award winning Santa Catarina winery through the ship’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) committee, set to enhance Sailors understanding of the local culture. This port visit served to continue U.S. 6th Fleet efforts to build Global Maritime Partnerships with European nations and improve maritime safety and security. Eisenhower is on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO) and Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. IKE deployed as part of Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (CSG), which includes CSG 8, IKE, guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66), guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99), guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81), USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), the seven squadrons of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, and Destroyer Squadron 28.

Sailors assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) stand at attention during a ceremony for Spanish dignitaries in the hangar bay while in port in Palma de Mallorca, July 5.

We have been enormously impressed with the close working relationship that exists ... between the United States Navy and the Spanish Navy.” - Alan D. Solomont, the U.S Ambassador to Spain IKE Sailors volunteer with the Little Sisters of the Poor, a Roman Catholic order that is dedicated to serving the elderly during a scheduled port visit to Palma de Mallorca, July 5.

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Sailors tour Spanish winery Sailors assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower listen to the description of different wines at a Morale, Recreation and Welfare (MWR) sponsored winery tour during a scheduled port visit to Palma de Mallorca, July 3. Dwight D. Eisenhower is on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO) and Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

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■ COMREL Sailors assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) volunteer during a community relations (COMREL) project with the Little Sisters of the Poor, a Roman Catholic order that is dedicated to serving the elderly of Palma (right) as well as an SOS Animal Shelter (left, middle), July 4 - 5.

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Continued from front Caesar, the other magician from Canada. “I especially love doing magic for children, and this was perfect – to perform for kids who are in the hospital and maybe need a little smile on their face.” Eight children as well as their parents attended the show, with each magician performing for approximately 10 minutes. “I can’t imagine what it’s like to be a kid stuck in the hospital, especially around the Fourth of July,” said Army Staff Sgt. Ezekiel Jump, one of the local IBM members. “I hope it brings joy to their lives. Some of them were shy when they ﬁrst came in, but by the end their eyes were big and they were smiling, and that’s why I do magic – for that look.” The parents enjoyed the show as well. “We had a great time,” said Tara Sweeten, whose daughter is a patient. “I think it was such a blessing to all the kids, especially to my daughter, who is not in the hospital very often. We didn’t expect anything like this and it really cheered her up, so we really appreciate it.” “I really enjoyed all the magicians coming here and giving the kids a show,” said Mischelle Ducusin, mother of a 6-year-old patient. “My daughter had a lot of fun, and it just made her day.” For Jump and Michael Heckenberger, the other local magician, magic is a passion they have cultivated for many years. “I love this art with a passion,” said Jump. “There is nothing more satisfying that watching the moment the spectator realized that what you just did is not possible. That face, the pure moment of astonishment, is something that fuels me.” Jump’s day job is as a doc-

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trine writer in the Individual Training Division of the Directorate of Training and Doctrine for the U.S. Army School of Music, stationed at Joint Expeditionary Base-Little Creek. Heckenberger, who retired as a major after a career in the Air Force as a B-52 navigator, became interested in magic as a teenager when he started learning card tricks. “I love doing stuff like this,” said Heckenberger. “I love the kids, I like entertaining people and I like making them feel better. I know it’s a tough world we live in. I especially like coming out here for the military children. I know it’s tough being raised in the military, with all the moves and making new friends, especially if you’re not feeling well and especially around the holidays. It gives them something to look forward to – some entertainment.” He is president of Assembly 226 (Williamsburg) of the Society of American Magicians and is also a member of Ring 103 of the IBM. Like, Jump, Heckenberger’s favorite aspect of performing is the look on the audiences’ faces. “I think it helps get their minds off what going on here,” said Heckenberger. “Magic is an escape from reality, a chance to believe in something special. It’s the ultimate escape for me.” “I sure hope I can come out again,” Jump added. “I’m a Soldier and it’s nice to be able to come out to a naval hospital and perform for military children.” About 1,500 members of the IBM came to Norfolk for the ﬁve-day conference. The organization has been in existence for 90 years and has thousands of members from 88 different countries. There are about 300 branches, known as “rings,” all over the world.

Army Staff Sgt. Ezekiel Jump, a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, performs for patients in the Pediatric Ward.

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RIVERINES HOST FAMILY DAY

Sailors assigned to Riverine Squadron (RIVRON) 2, demonstrate boat maneuvers during Riverine Family Day at Munden Point Park in Virginia Beach, June 29.

By MC2 Steven C. Hoskins Navy Expeditionary Combat Command Public Affairs

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More than 250 family and friends came out for the day to learn about Riverine equipment and jobs Riverines perform.

■ about the Riverines Riverines are the combat arms force of Navy Expeditionary Combat Command and merged with Maritime Expeditionary Security Force (MESF) to establish Coastal Riverine Force (CORIVFOR), June 1.

Sailors assigned to Riverine Squadron (RIVRON) 2 held a friends and family day at Munden Point Park, June 29, to showcase their capabilities and teach about Riverine equipment and their jobs. “We wanted to get the families together and put on a show so they can understand what it means to be a riverine warrior and see what we do MC2 Steven C. Hoskins day-to-day,” said Chief Intelligence Specialist Josh Mazer, RIVRON 2 leading chief petty officer. CORIVFOR During the event, RIVRON showperforms cased their capabilities with boat core maritime demonstrations, allowing attendees expeditionary to see firsthand how the Riverine security missions Patrol Boat (RPB), Riverine Assault in the green and Boat (RAB) and Riverine Command brown waters Boat (RCB) operate in the water. bridging the gap “My mentor is an invaluable asset,” The purpose of riverine family between traditional said Operations Specialist 2nd Class day is to increase family readiNavy blue water Dennis Faulker. “Master Chief Fire ness by giving family and friends Controlman Glenn Kent has seen more a glance at why Riverines train and operations and and done more in his career than I can deploy the way they do. land-based forces. understand. If he is able to teach me a “Because of our operations and fraction of what he knows, I will be a training schedule, our guys are away much better Sailor because of it.” from home quite often and it’s hard for families to understand Although the program was put in why,” said Mazer. “They absolutely understand why we deploy place to aid junior Sailors, it is also an for six to eight months, but the time spent away from home opportunity for mentors to gain new training in the field learning about weapons, boats, vehicles and perspectives and experience as leaders. everything else they might not easily understand.” “Mentoring is a two-way street,” said RIVRON Sailors talked with family and friends, explaining Heeter. “The mentor, while more expeRiverine operations with static displays. Also in attendance rienced, will be able to learn from the were members of the Gamewardens Association, Vietnam to protégé as well.” Present, to talk about Riverines and answer questions. Sinclair echoed this opinion. Gary Marker, President of Gamewardens Association, Viet“For the mentors, it allows them nam to Present Mid-Atlantic Chapter, recalled family life to get out of their work centers and during Vietnam, when he served on Riverine boats and the become deck plate leaders,” said Sinprogress family readiness has made over the years. clair. “The program allows them to “The family we had back in Vietnam were the men next to have more responsibility and look at us – the family at home was kind of on their own,” said Marker. problems and issues facing Sailors “Now to see all the nice families enjoying the day at the park through a different pair of eyes.” is outstanding because they actually get a chance to see what Nitze’s Commanding Officer Cmdr. their husband or brother does, and you can see how proud the Christopher Nerad is pleased with the children are of their parents.” program’s success. More than 250 family and friends came out for the day and “Our Sailors have responded exthe highlight was rides aboard Riverine boats. ceptionally well to this program,” said “It was really great to have an opportunity to meet other Nerad. “It affords all of us another family members,” said spouse Angelia Hill. “My children abopportunity to lead and guide, and it solutely loved it. We enjoyed seeing all the different gear and is clear that this is an absolutely vital how they transport gear in all the different vehicles. Just seeing program.” what they do day-to-day was wonderful.”

USS NITZE SAILORS PARTICIPATE IN MENTORSHIP PROGRAM By MC3 Jeff Atherton USS Enterprise (CVN 65) Public Affairs

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Sailors aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) are participating in a mentorship program designed to guide Sailors in personal and professional development. The mentorship program is designed to pair junior Sailors with more experienced Sailors they see as positive role models. “One of the underlying strengths of the Navy is the diversity of experiences and skills of its personnel,” said Master Chief Information Systems Technician Daniel Heeter. “The mentorship program allows Sailors to beneﬁt from the experiences and skills of personnel who have been in their shoes.” “This program is very important because it leads the young Sailors down the right path,” said Logistics Specialist 1st Class Stephen Sinclair. “It gives young Sailors positive guidance, not necessarily just for their time in the Navy, but for years down the road.” The program, although not new to the Navy, has been revamped and reenergized by Nitze leadership, and has been beneﬁcial in helping young Sailors. “The results are seen every day from

the interactions of mentors with their protégés,” said Heeter. “The morale of the crew is higher and Sailors are becoming more engaged with the assistance they are getting from their mentors.” Sailors pair up with someone outside of their chain of command to guide them through different aspects of Navy life that may be difﬁcult to get used to, including advancement exams, enlisted surface warfare specialist (ESWS) qualiﬁcations and collateral duties. Having a mentor outside of the immediate chain of command offers Sailors a different perspective. “A mentor can provide insight and assist with personal and professional development throughout a Sailor’s career,” said Heeter. “They also provide an avenue outside of the Sailor’s chain of command that allows them to discuss issues they may not necessarily feel comfortable talking to their immediate chain of command about.” Program mentors have been in the junior Sailors’ shoes and understand what it takes to be successful in the Navy. “The mentors are there for positive growth, to push you, to motivate you, to hold you accountable, to help you, and to keep you going forward,” said Sinclair.

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VAW-126 completes air-to-air SFARP in Key West Press Release VAW-126 Seahawks Public Affairs

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The SEAHAWKS of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron One Two Six (VAW-126) recently flew to Key West, Fla. to support Carrier Air Wing Three’s (CVW-3) Air-to-Air Strike Fighter Advanced Readiness Program (SFARP). Air-to-Air SFARP tactically prepares an air wing for an upcoming deployment with specific focus on air intercept control and allows F/A-18 Hornet and E-2C Hawkeye aircrew to work together prior to the air wing and carrier strike group integration. The Key West area provides a tactically challenging environment for the entire Hawkeye aircrew. E-2C pilots are forced to fly in constrained airspace while providing the best aircraft profile to assist the air wing with their air-to-air engagements. The aircraft profile has a significant influence on how well the Hawkeye is able to detect airborne contacts with its onboard systems and sensors. E-2C Naval Flight Officers (NFOs) utilize the Hawkeye’s radar to detect and track small, maneuvering, fighters in a cluttered, littoral environment. While tracking these multiple contacts, SEAHAWK NFOs verbalize the tactical picture to F/A-18 pilots, helping them build situational awareness to and engagement of airborne threats. Seahawk maintenance crews also excelled in supporting the highly demanding operational tempo, often launching multiple aircraft simultaneously. They worked quickly and efficiently to fix aircraft and system discrepancies which aircrew rely on to complete each mission. The demanding sortie rate required to support SFARP events sometimes required swapping parts from one aircraft and putting them into another in order to support flight requirements. Their hard

SEAHAWK aircraft 600 prepares to launch in order to provide airborne control to CVW-3, F/A-18 aircrews.

■ about the SEAHAWKS The Seahawks of VAW-126 are currently stationed at Naval Station Norfolk and deploy aboard the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) with Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3). work allowed the SEAHAWKS to meet 100 percent of their operational requirements. In addition to flying, the SEAHAWKS also held squadron-wide quarters on the beaches of Boca Chica Key where Cmdr. Lanzilotta, Commanding Officer of VAW-126, frocked five Sailors to petty officer 2nd class and 15 Sailors to petty officer 3rd class. In total, of the promotable Sailors this cycle from VAW-126, 65 percent were frocked. Additionally, three Sailors were awarded their Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist pin. “I’m very proud of all the hard work our Sailors displayed in order to promote and I am very confident they will all excel in the new leadership challenges ahead of them,” said Lanzilotta, during the frocking ceremony. The detachment proved a huge success for VAW-126. VAW-126 provides mission-ready and combat-ready aircraft and aircrew on-station, on-time, and safely. SEAHAWK aircrew provided exceptional aircraft control and helped facilitate multiple and often simultaneous air-to-air engagements. Maintainers worked tirelessly in extreme heat to ensure aircraft were safe for flight and that the Hawkeye’s weapon systems were functioning to ensure mission accomplishment. “VAW-126 displayed extreme professionalism and took the first steps to being operationally ready for deployment,” Lanzilotta said proudly of his squadron’s work during the recent detachment.

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FARRAGUT SAILORS HONOR HERITAGE OF SHIP’S NAMESAKE Cmdr. Glen Quast, Commanding Ofﬁcer of guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut, salutes the tomb of a fallen U.S. Sailor buried at the Anglo-American Cemetery in Menorca, Spain.

By MC3 (SW) A.J. Jones USS Farragut (DDG 99) Public Affairs

MENORCA, SPAIN

Sailors assigned to guidedmissile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) celebrated the birthday of the ship’s namesake, Adm. David Glasgow Farragut, at a ceremony in the town square of Ciutadella, Menorca, Spain, July 5. Farragut, whose father Jordi “George” Farragut was a Menorca native, was adopted as a native son of the Spanish island on July 12, 1867. A statue of the United States Navy’s ﬁrst admiral was erected in Ciutadella in 1970 by the Navy League of the United States Madrid Council, and Farragut’s birthday has been celebrated ever since. This is the ﬁrst year that one of his namesake ships has visited the island for the ceremony. “It is an honor to have the Farragut here in Menorca today with us as we celebrate in honor of Adm. David Glasgow Farragut,” said Nick Hayes, president of the Navy League of the United States Madrid Council, during a speech at the ceremony. The ceremony started with the

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Farragut color guard parading the colors jointly with Spanish Sailors and Spanish Soldiers. Remarks were delivered by Navy League representatives, the Mayor of Ciutadella, the Insular Director of the General Administration of the State, and Cmdr. Glen Quast, Farragut’s Commanding Officer. The ceremony concluded when Quast placed a wreath on a statue of the distinguished admiral in the town square. “Today, we are fortunate to be able to honor [Adm. Farragut’s] legacy with a fifth warship named after him; since the first ship was named in his honor in 1899, only 28 years have passed without an active ship in the U.S. Navy named after Adm. Farragut,” said

Quast during his speech at the ceremony. “Strengthening the relationship between our two nations helps us maintain a safe and secure maritime environment. We look forward to building stronger friendships and enhancing our long-standing friendship with Spain, and particularly Menorca.” The day’s events also included a ceremony at the Anglo-American Cemetery, located in Mahon Harbor. The multinational color guard opened the event, followed by speeches from Hayes and Quast, who together laid a wreath at the Tomb of an Unknown Sailor to conclude the event. Thirty-four American Sailors are buried in the cemetery, losing their lives while in serving.

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Children plant milkweed to attract Monarch butterﬂies during the 16th annual Renewal and Remembrance Volunteer Day of Service at Arlington National Cemetery, July 9. Monarch larvae feed exclusively on milkweed. The children joined hundreds of landscapers and lawn care professionals as volunteers for a day of service to help maintain the more than 600 acres of cemetery grounds.

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Landscapers ‘give back’ to vets, fallen at Arlington By Terri Moon Cronk American Forces Press Service

ARLINGTON,VA.

More than 400 volunteers from children to adults descended on the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery, July 9, for the 16th annual Renewal and Remembrance Volunteer Day of Service, to honor the nation’s veterans and fallen service members by sprucing up the land-

mark’s grounds. Members of PLANET – the nonproﬁt Professional Landcare Network – brought out 82 professional lawn care and landscape companies from around the country for this year’s day of service. They lent their hands and donated materials and equipment to mulch, prune, aerate, irrigate, plant, spread lime and cable some of the trees for lightning protection on 150 of the cemetery’s

more than 560 acres. Since the annual landscaping event began, more than $2 million has been contributed to the care of the national cemetery, according to a PLANET news release. The cemetery’s 8,400 trees are maintained on a four-year pruning cycle. Some are more than 200 years old, cemetery ofﬁcials said. John Gibson of Swingle Lawn, Tree and Landscape Care traveled

■ historic vehicle Workers from Machinery Moving get the Cable-controlled Undersea Research Vehicle (CURV) III ready for ofﬂoading as they deliver the vehicle to Navy History and Heritage Command, July 2.

WASHINGTON

The National Navy Museum (NNM) received cable-controlled undersea recovery vehicle (CURV) III, the Navy’s most sophisticated deep-sea recovery submersible from 1976 until its retirement in 2007, along with its operator control van, July 2. The submersible and van were installed in the museum’s new Cold War Gallery, located in Building 70 at the Washington

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Navy Yard. The display will include multiple realtime and vintage video camera feeds from Navy research and recovery submersibles, including historic feeds from CURV-III. CURV-III, which was capable of diving to depths of more than 20,000 ft., was ultimately made obsolete with the introduction of the Navy’s state-of-the-art CURV-21. “The CURV III represents a milestone in Navy history. For more than 20 years, it

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Labor Department announces grants to train homeless vets Press Release Department of Labor

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The Labor Department awarded 90 grants totaling more than $20 million to fund job training and support services that ofﬁcials said will help more than 11,000 veterans succeed in civilian careers, July 2. The grants are being awarded through the department’s Homeless Veterans Reintegra-

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every year to have a chance to give back. All we do is lawn and tree care, and these guys [sacriﬁced their lives] for us.” “It’s nice to give back to the people who gave everything,” said Taylor, adding that she and her sister would come back next year. About 25 of the volunteers’ children, ranging in age from 3 to 12,

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from Denver, Colo. with his daughters Taylor, 17, and Marissa, 15, to join a six-person crew that spread 400 bags of lime to balance the soil’s nutritional levels. This is his twelfth year of working with Renewal and Remembrance at the cemetery, and his daughters’ ﬁrst, he said. “The very ﬁrst year,” said Gibson. “I realized what an impact it would make on those people who made an impact for us. It’s pretty emotional

tion Program. “Americans who have served their country should not ﬁnd themselves without a home,” said Labor Secretary Hilda L. Solis. “The grants announced today will help these heroes ﬁnd good jobs and take us one step closer to the goal of ending veteran homelessness altogether.” The grants are second and third year

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Commander, Submarine Group 2 and four Sailors assigned to the Los Angelesclass attack submarine USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720), who all hail from Massachusetts, were recognized at the Boston Red Sox vs. Yankees Major League Baseball (MLB) game at Fenway Park in Boston, July 7 - 8. As part of the Red Sox Military Recognition Program, Rear Adm. Rick Breckenridge, Commander, Submarine Group 2, attended the Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees game, July 7, and was recognized during the fourth inning. Four Sailors from USS Pittsburgh attended the Red Sox vs. Yankees game, July 8. The Sailors stood on the ﬁeld during the national anthem, prior to the start of the game, and were also recognized during the fourth inning. Fire Control Technician 1st Class (SS) Derek Dowen, who has served aboard Pittsburgh for nearly six years, was accompanied to the Red Sox game by three of his fellow shipmates. “It means a lot to all of us and we are all very excited about it,” said Dowen. “We are all from the area and are

Amanda Swinhart Vice Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Mark Ferguson throws out the ﬁrst pitch at a Yankee-Red Sox game to help celebrate the conclusion of Boston Navy Week.

We are all from the area and are avid Red Sox fans.” - Fire Control Technician 1st Class (SS) Derek Dowen

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avid Red Sox fans.” Dowen and his fellow shipmates collectively have been fans of the Red Sox for more than 80 years. He added that his mother, Carol, arranged the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for him and his fellow shipmates to participate in several of the Red Sox military recognition events. “I’m excited that the Red Sox allowed us on the ﬁeld to take part in the national anthem,” said Dowen, who added that it will be an honor

to represent the U.S. Navy and the submarine force during his favorite team’s game. Carol, who fought back tears when describing what this type of recognition means to her and her family, emphasized the pride she has for her son and the men assigned to Pittsburgh. “I’m just glad that it all worked out because they deserve the recognition,” said Carol, who added that her son is a bigger fan, and that their recognition with the Red Sox’s rival – the Yankees – couldn’t have been planned better. Pittsburgh recently returned from a six-month deployment where they conducted maritime security and theater security cooperation efforts in the 5th and 6th Fleet area of operations. Pittsburgh, commissioned Nov. 23, 1985, was built by General Dynamics Electric Boat Division, and is the fourth American warship to be named for the city of Pittsburgh. For more news from Commander Submarine Group 2, visit www.navy.mil/local/ Subgru2/.

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Face of Defense: Marine ‘has the blues’ in Afghanistan

Marine Corps Cpl. Nathan Karasch plays his harmonica to unwind after his workday at Forward Operating Base Nolay, Afghanistan, June 29.

By Marine Corps Cpl. Ed Galo Regimental Combat Team 6

FORWARD OPERATING BASE NOLAY, AFGHANISTAN

As they waited in line for breakfast at the ﬁeld mess hall one recent morning, Marines heard blues music coming from a harmonica. “They’re out of eggs right now, so I’m going to wait out here for them to ﬁnish the next batch,” said Marine Corps Cpl. Nathan Karasch, taking a break from his music. Karasch, with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 6, has had a longtime passion for music. “I played the trumpet in school from the fourth grade,” the Minnesota native said, “and then in high school I picked up piano, drums and guitar.” He studied music in college, majored in percussion and received an Associate’s degree. Karasch said he taught himself how to play the harmonica on this deployment as a way to pass time, since he doesn’t have his other instruments with him. “I got it in one of the care pack-

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I wanted to learn how to bend notes just to get that bluesy sound.” - Marine Corps Cpl. Nathan Karasch

ages from my family,” he said. “I picked it up pretty quickly just because I have a background in music. I wanted to learn how to bend notes just to get that bluesy sound.” He spent his evenings in the base’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation tent, searching the Internet for harmonica lessons. Other Marines sometimes ask Kar-

asch to play songs, and occasionally, he’ll play “The Marines’ Hymn” to lighten the mood. But he said he usually just keeps his music to himself. Though he enjoys playing blues music with his harmonica, Karasch said, he doesn’t really listen to the blues. He grew up listening to classic rock. “I’ve gotten into jazz and metal and every other type of music under the sun, especially since music school,” he said. “But the harmonica sort of has a blues history to it, so it’s really fun to try and get a blues song out of it.” Music even led Karasch to his wife, Ashlee, whom he met at a bandmate’s wedding in January 2009. The keyboardist brought her as a date and introduced her to Karasch. “He sort of tried to play match-

maker for us throughout the wedding,” said Karasch. “I left for boot camp, Feb. 17, and we got married Dec. 30 of the same year.” Karasch, an infantryman by trade, now works in the company’s intelligence section. It’s a job he said he has come to enjoy. “I despised it at ﬁrst, just because I signed up to be a grunt. But I’ve grown to like it,” he said. “Now, I don’t know which I prefer. I like them both.” Karasch joined the Marine Corps three years ago. “As cliché as it sounds, I joined because I wanted to serve my country,” he said. “I just wanted to do my part, even if it’s just one contract. I actually thought I’d be a good ﬁt for the military and possibly make a good career out of it.”

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THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY Find comfort in the consistency of the dull architecture ■ base layouts become instinct My husband and I were recently on a base new to us, looking for the commissary. We both simultaneously pointed in the same direction. It felt “over there.” It was.

By Tiffany Silverberg Military Spouse Contributor

Military bases are, by nature, aesthetically dull. Brown buildings, white numbers, plain signs. It’s function over form, the epitome of cookie cutter designs. If it isn’t broken, don’t change it. And it evidently hasn’t broken since the middle of the last century. If the same old buildings have succumb to wear and tear, we bring out the old blueprints and make an identical form. It’s dull, it’s lifeless, it’s for the military. Sometimes when you visit a base where money happened to ﬂow for some reason, if even through a short window of time, you see evidence of an architect trying something new. A glasssided structure in a sea of brown stucco stands out. And while it’s nice to see diversity, the skeptic always asks if it’s really necessary. After all, it’s worked this long. But mostly, tight budgets, ﬂowing understandably to operations overseas, necessitates buildings cranked off an assembly line. Frankly, it lacks interest. But as I look back over all the bases I’ve driven onto, sometimes with anticipation of the times to come, sometimes with dread, there’s a certain sense of comfort. When I see that formidable concrete sign, just to the left or right of a gate, my nomadic homesickness receives a dose of relief. Welcome to “Soandso Base” is what it says. “Welcome Home” is what I read. I’ve been to enough bases over a course of a lifetime that

I don’t always need those admirally named street signs. With a sense of home, I’m usually able to feel out the general layout. My husband and I were recently on a base new to us, looking for the commissary. We both simultaneously pointed in the same direction. It felt “over there.” It was. The last time we PCS’d, we stayed at as many Navy Lodges, Air Force Inns and other DoD facilities as we could. Of course, the main goal was convenience and saving money, but as we pulled onto base after base, with the same concrete signs and the same brick brown buildings, I couldn’t help but notice the sense of comfort each stop brought. As

we crept further and further from what had been our home for years, a lingering sadness haunted the back of my mind. As we neared our new home, the anxiety grew, feasting on a steady stream of what if’s. But every base shared the same message of consistency. Every stop looked the same, with only the temperature and surrounding landscape changing. It was like a portable home that we carried with us. And each held the promise that the ﬁnal stop would also be okay. It would also feel like home, just like every base before. When we ﬁnally reached our destination, we took a tour around the town. It looked like

nowhere I had ever lived. Nowhere I would choose to live. Lay a map out before me and I would never choose that town. It’s remote and almost comical in it’s desolation. Dread crept in as I remembered the town we left behind with miles of seaboard and acres of green. Where was home now? Then we got to the base. With it’s standard trees, that I think they order in bulk with the brown buildings, I realized it was not only home – it was prettier, homier than my civilian surroundings. I can’t imagine how much they spend to keep the grass green, kids’ parks clean, and golf course up kept.

But I’m glad someone put those line items in an otherwise sparse budgets. Because sometimes even the ugliest bases don’t just feel like home, they are absolute oasises in an alien world. Tiffany Silverberg is a Navy wife and foodie with an independent streak. As a freelance writer, she brings years of journalism and language experience to nonproﬁts, businesses and families, telling their stories online and ofﬂine. When she’s not working, she’s drinking red wine, cooking, knitting or sewing or driving around, sometimes with her pilot husband in the passenger seat. You can visit her website at www. tiffanysilverberg.com.

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CSADD SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR TOP CHAPTERS

Jim Cheevers, of the Naval Academy Museum, leads guests on the War of 1812 walking tour after a ribbon cutting ceremony. The free tour has 10 stops, ďŹ ve at the Naval Academy and ďŹ ve in the City of Annapolis.

By Lt. Michael Fallon Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

WASHINGTON

The nomination period for the Fiscal Year 2012 Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) Chapter of theYear Awards is open, as announced in NAVADMIN 207/12, released July 7. CSAAD is a peer mentoring program for active and reserve Sailors, Reserve OfďŹ cersâ€™ Training Corps (ROTC) candidates, and Junior Reserve OfďŹ cersâ€™ Training Corps (JROTC) cadets aimed at promoting good decision-making and leadership development at the most junior levels. The annual awards, which recognize top CSADD chapters at both sea and shorebased commands, are a testament to the progress of the CSADD program throughout the ďŹ‚eet, according to Chief of Naval Personnel Fleet Master Chief (SW/AW/ SCW) Scott A. Benning. â€œMaking good decisions â€“ and Sailors encouraging their shipmates to make the right choice â€“ is critical to Sailor and ďŹ‚eet readiness,â€? said Benning. â€œThe support that our CSADD Sailors provide to their fellow Sailors, and to their Navy, is incredible â€“ these awards seek to recognize their efforts.â€? Though originally envisioned as a response to frequent DUI cases in the Mid-Atlantic region, the CSADD program quickly expanded to encompass a variety of issues and has spread across the ďŹ‚eet worldwide. Today, it is a peer-mentoring program for all aspects of life in which Sailors face pressures or temptations to make unwise decisions. Monthly training is conducted at the nearly 300 chapters of CSADD ďŹ‚eet-wide â€“ opics vary each month and provide a forum for Sailors to discuss important issues and create new methods for helping their fellow Sailors. In addition to promoting healthy life choices, the program also develops membersâ€™ leadership skills. Recent initiatives by CSADD members have included the use of posters, videos and social media to reach out to others. Additionally this year, for the ďŹ rst time, CSADD held two rallies in both San Diego, Calif. and Norfolk with the theme of â€œNavigating Success,â€? to provoke thought and inspire

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War of 1812 commemorative walking tour opens to public Press Release U.S. Naval Academy Public Affairs

ANNAPOLIS, MD.

The Annapolis War of 1812 200th Anniversary commemorative walking tour opened, July 6, with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the U.S. Naval Academy. U.S. Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Adm. Michael Miller, Maryland Governor Martin Oâ€™Malley and Annapolis Mayor Joshua Cohen cut the ceremonial ribbon at Mahan Hall on the Naval Academy Yard. During the ceremony, Miller explained why the city of Annapolis should remember the War of 1812 and its signiďŹ cance to the Naval Academy. â€œThe War of 1812 was truly our ďŹ rst nautical war, and rightly called our nationâ€™s second war for independence. It was foundational to the Naval preeminence we enjoy today and set the stage for what would become the United States Naval Academy.â€? The self-guided walking tour throughout Annapolis consists of 10 stops of historical signiďŹ cance to the War of 1812 and will be available

through October 2014. The tour includes ďŹ ve stops at the Naval Academy â€“ Mahan Hall, the HMS Macedonian Monument, the Naval Academy Museum, the Joseph Nicholson Home and Bandstand and the HMS ConďŹ ance Cannon. â€œSome of the artifacts in this walking tour include ďŹ‚ags of tremendous signiďŹ cance to our Naval heritage, such as the colors from the British Frigate HMS Guirrere, defeated by the smaller yet quicker USS Constitution on August 19, 1812 under the command of Capt. Isaac Hull, and perhaps the most famous of all Naval ďŹ‚ags, Capt. Oliver Hazard Perryâ€™s â€œDonâ€™t give up the shipâ€? ďŹ‚ag ďŹ‚own in our victory in the Battle of Lake Erie on September 10, 1813,â€? Miller added. Miller concluded his speech by recognizing those who have helped with the project. â€œIâ€™d like to recognize our strong partnership with the State of Maryland, City of Annapolis and all participant groups,â€? said Miller, â€œand to donors and supporters William I. Koch, Watermark Tours, the Naval History and

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Heritage Command, and our team here at USNA.â€? Beginning April 1, 2013, the tour will also feature an exhibit in Mahan Hall entitled â€œSeas, Lakes & Bay: The Naval War of 1812.â€? This exhibit will feature artifacts from the War of 1812 and will be open to the public, free of charge, from Monday through Saturday, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and Sunday between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. through November 3, 2013. This walking tour and exhibition are made possible by Koch, whose generous support and loan of his inspired collection of historic maritime paintings and artifacts provide a glimpse into life on the seas during the War of 1812. Copies of the walking tour map are available at the academyâ€™s Visitor Center, the Naval Academy Museum, the Maryland State House, the Historic Annapolis Foundation on Main Street and the Annapolis Visitor Center. For more information about the Naval Academy, visit www.usna.edu. For more information about the War of 1812 walking tour, visit www.usna.edu/ War1812.

online To learn more about CSADD, visit http:// bit.ly/LbkyQV and the CSADD Facebook page, http://on.fb.me/NjeaT1. young leaders to discuss a variety of issues affecting the ďŹ‚eet, such as sexual assault awareness, bystander intervention, responsible alcohol use, off-duty safety and Sailor family readiness. Through programs like CSADD, Sailors are proving that helping their peers to achieve success individually is vital to achieving success as a team. â€œCSADD is all about I.C.E. â€“ Inspirational leadership, Challenging our young Sailors to engage, and Empowering them to lead,â€? said Benning. â€œOur Sailors have strong opinions â€“ and solutions â€“ for many of the challenges facing our Navy.â€? CSADD Sailors are taking on leadership challenges both on and off-duty, reinforcing both the core principles of CSADD and the Navyâ€™s 21st Century Sailor and Marine initiative. The 21st Century Sailor and Marine initiative which consolidates a set of objectives and policies, new and existing, to maximize Sailor and Marine personal readiness, build resiliency and hone the most combateffective force in the history of the Navy and Marine Corps. Information about applying for the CSADD award, registering a chapter for CSADD, and requirements and processes related to the award can be found in NAVADMIN 207/12. Nominations must be submitted by the unit commander of registered CSADD chapters to their regional commanders by Oct. 1.

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■ celebration U.S. and coalition service members stand at parade rest during a 4th of July celebration as part of Boston Navy Week 2012. This celebration is one of 15 signature events planned across America in 2012.

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Constitution celebrates Independence Day, War of 1812 Bicentennial

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USS Constitution and her crew got underway for her annual July 4th turnaround cruise in Boston Harbor, July 4. The cruise was Constitution’s second of 2012 and one of the last major events of Boston Navy Week, June 28 - July 5. “There is simply no better way to celebrate Independence Day than being aboard Constitution,” said Cmdr. Matthew Bonner, Constitution’s 72nd Commanding Ofﬁcer. “And this year is made even more special by celebrating the commemoration of the War of 1812 and sailing with USCGC Eagle to honor the nation.”

This ship is very special to a lot of people from this city, state and country. I am so proud to serve aboard her.” - Sonar Technician 1st Class (SS) Mark Comeiro

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Denmark, Rear Adm. Finn Hansen, and four of Constitution’s former commanding officers were also aboard. “The Fourth of July is all about history and heritage,” said Sonar Technician (Submarine) 1st Class (SS) Mark Comeiro, a Boston native, and Constitution’s officer of the deck for the underway. “As such, it couldn’t be more appropriate for our ship to get underway today. This ship is very special to a lot of people from this city, state and country. I am so proud to serve aboard her.” At 11:45 a.m., retired Cmdr. Bob Gillen, Constitution’s 59th Commanding Officer, and representatives of the Bellingham Bell company unveiled Constitution’s new shipboard bell. The inscription on the bell commemorates the Bicentennial of the War of 1812, a war in which Constitution won three major victories. It’s also the fourth bell in the ship’s 214year history. At Noon, Constitution performed a 21-gun salute near Fort Independence on Castle Island. Fort Independence is

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Vice Chief thanks Boston, Sailors for Navy Week support By Lt. Cmdr. Chris Servello Vice Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs

BOSTON, MASS.

STS2 Thomas Rooney Above: The USCGC Eagle (WIX 327) passes the USS Constitution in the Boston Harbor. Left: Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus speaks during an Independence Day event aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1).

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â– the ship Constitution is the worldâ€™s oldest commissioned warship afloat and welcomes more than 500,000 visitors each year. She defended the sea lanes from 1797 to 1855.

Continued from B4 a state park that served as a defense post for Boston Harbor at one time. â€œIt was a very moving experience to be aboard this ship on the Fourth of July,â€? said Seamus Daly, one of Constitutionâ€™s lottery winners. â€œThe three salutes the Constitution performed and the ďŹ‚yover was simply fantastic.â€? At 12:20 p.m., Constitution passed amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) and rendered honors with a 19-gun salute, which culminated with a ďŹ‚yover demonstration by the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron Blue Angels. Sailors performed a ďŹ nal 17-gun salute to the city of Boston near Coast Guard Sta-

tion Boston, the former site of the Edmund Hartt Shipyard where Constitution was built. The shots honored the 16 states that comprised America when Constitution launched in 1797 and one in honor of the ship. She returned to her berth at approximately 1:30 p.m. Additionally, Constitutionâ€™s color guard detail presented the colors at the annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular at Bostonâ€™s Hatch Shell at 8:30 p.m. that night. Constitutionâ€™s mission was to offer community outreach and education about the shipâ€™s history. For more information, visit www.history.navy.mil/ussconstitution or www.facebook.com/ ussconstitutionofďŹ cial.

The Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO) met with Boston city ofďŹ cials and U.S. Sailors, July 5, to thank them for their hard work during Boston Navy Week. Adm. Mark Ferguson met with Mayor Thomas Menino at Boston City Hall to thank him for the warm hospitality that the city showed Sailors while USS Wasp (LHD 1) and USS Gravely (DDG 107) were in port for Navy Week. â€œBoston is a Navy town with a rich maritime heritage dating back to the earliest days of the American colonies,â€? said Ferguson. â€œThroughout this week, the citizens of Boston, state and city governments and area businesses have treated our Sailors with warm hospitality.â€? A celebration of the nationâ€™s sea services, Boston Navy Week provides an opportunity for the citizens of Boston and New England to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as see the latest capabilities of todayâ€™s maritime services ďŹ rsthand. â€œOur Sailors have greatly enjoyed their visit,â€? said Fer-

Boston is a Navy town with a rich maritime heritage dating back to the earliest days of the American colonies.â€? - Adm. Mark Ferguson guson. â€œThis week has been a success in sharing Americaâ€™s Navy with Boston and celebrating the Bicentennial of the War of 1812.â€? Ferguson also visited Wasp and Gravely to say thank you to their crews for the work they did to showcase Americaâ€™s Navy to the thousands of local visitors who toured the ships and interacted with Sailors. Wasp and Gravely participation in Boston Navy Week from June 28 to July 6, gave their Sailors the opportunity to tour the city and interact with locals, as well as participate in community relations events. â€œI could not be more proud of the Sailors who represented our Navy during Boston Navy Week,â€? said Ferguson. â€œThey were the embodiment of our values of professionalism, service, honor and integrity, and were outstanding ambassadors for the naval service.â€?

Boston Navy Week is one of many signature events around the country commemorating the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and â€œThe Star-Spangled Banner.â€? The commemoration of the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812 is a salute to all Sailors and Marines who fought gallantly in that conďŹ‚ict, who served in all the nationâ€™s conďŹ‚icts since then, and who continue defending freedom around the world today. Since winning independence in 1776, the United States has been a maritime nation, relying on unobstructed access and free use of the worldâ€™s oceans, which are essential to our national security and prosperity. The performance of Americaâ€™s Sailors and Marines in the War of 1812 set the standards upon which the nationâ€™s naval forces continue to build today. Vice Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Mark Ferguson, speaks with Sailors assigned to the USS Constitution during Boston Navy Week 2012. Boston Navy Week is one of 15 signature events planned across America in 2012.

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NAVY LEAP FROGS LAND IN DOWNTOWN BOSTON By MC3 (SW) J.C.J. Stokes Navy Public Affairs Support Element, Norfolk

BOSTON, MASS.

MC1 David P. Coleman A member of the U.S. Navy parachute demonstration team, the Leap Frogs, lands on Fan Pier during Boston Navy Week.

Marines, Sailors lift spirits at Boston Boys and Girls Club By U.S. Marine Cpl. Marco Mancha

online Visit www.bostonnavyweek. com or search “Boston Navy BOSTON, MASS. Children at theYawkey Boys and Week” on Facebook. Girls Club were treated to a surprise visit from Sailors and Marines attached to amphibious assault ship community, and that’s what we USS Wasp (LHD 1), July 3. did,” said Sgt. Jeremiah Phillips, The visit was part of a commu- 3rd Battalion, 10th Marine Reginity outreach project that allowed ment, 2nd Marine Division. “They Sailors and Marines to interact with also asked us a lot of questions and local children by competing with it was pretty cool to be able to tell them in various outdoor activities them I shoot cannons for a living, and not a basketball.” and games. Both the Yawkey Boys and Girls “We were sitting on the benches, and one of the kids came right up Club staff, like local summer camp to me and hugged me,” said Op- counselor Jonathan Anderson, and erations Specialist Seaman Colleen the service members agreed the Fitzgerald. “I didn’t really know event was a success. “Words could not explain how how to react at ﬁrst, but it was pretty cool. They made us feel at thankful we are to have these service members here,” said Anderhome.” During the visit, volunteers took son, one of the club’s camp countime to answer all questions except selors. “We weren’t trying to see the for one – How did the children win a game of basketball against the 4th of July as just a day off. We were actually trying to support our service members? “We came out here to have a troops, and they actually came out good time and give back to the and supported us.” Navy Public Affairs Support Element, Norfolk

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marco Mancha Cpl. Tim Noble, a combat videographer assigned to 2nd Marine Division, plays basketball at the Yawkey Boys and Girls Club during a community relations outreach projects during Boston Navy Week.

The U.S. Navy parachute demonstration team, the Leap Frogs, landed in Boston Common during an aerial demonstration for the public, July 3. The jump was one of several aerial dives the team had the opportunity to perform during Boston Navy Week 2012. “It’s a celebration of our freedom and what [service members] do for us,” said Peggy Scott, a Boston resident whose uncle served in World War II. “It is a wonderful way to remember and to celebrate them.” The team of five deployed out of a C-130 aircraft at an altitude of 6,500 feet launching blue and gold parachutes shortly into the 1,000 feet per minute fall. Each Leap Frog completed canopy formations before descending into the crowd of spectators, with the last jumper deploying the American flag attached with red, white and blue smoke trailing behind him. The performance brought emotion to some of those watching the demonstration. “They [Leap Frogs] picked a good city to do this,” said Louis F. Brandano, a prior Army World War II paratrooper. “I have great respect for the SEALs – thank you for serving and ‘God Bless America!’” The history of aerial demonstrations began in 1960 when Navy Sea, Land and Air (SEAL) teams performed air shows on weekends before becoming officially commissioned in 1974 by the Department of Defense to showcase Navy capabilities.

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Navy medicine support command to reorganize ■ who it will affect Nearly 150 service members, and DoD and contract employees work at the NMSC headquarters as NMSC staff members and members of several Navy Medicinewide program ofﬁces as part of a designated region under the BUMED hierarchy.

Press Release Navy Medicine Support Command Public Affairs

JACKSONVILLE, FLA.

The Bureau of Medicine and Surgery’s (BUMED) sole point of accountability for Navy Medicine education, training, public health, and human resource management for Sailors and Marines around the world will be reorganized, July 15, in response to a BUMED initiative to streamline operations. Navy Medicine Support Command (NMSC), commissioned Nov. 1, 2005, is scheduled to be renamed as the Navy Medicine Education and Training Command (NMETC), July 11, during a change of command ceremony aboard Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla. The former NMSC’s responsibilities will also rescope as NMETC, focusing solely on the BUMED education and training mission. Personnel initially employed at NMSC will become part of the NMETC staff, and individuals whose positions realign to BUMED Headquarters will remain in Jacksonville, Fla., as part of BUMED Detachment Jacksonville, another entity created through this administrative realignment. Functions necessary to the overall

BUMED mission, however, will remain unaffected by the process, something NMSC Commander, Rear Adm. Eleanor Valentin said is imperative to Navy Medicine’s more than one million eligible beneficiaries. “This realignment simplifies the BUMED organization structure and chain of command, and helps create a more effective command and control,” she said. “The new structure provides senior-level representation to help ensure Navy equities are maintained in military healthcare’s increasingly joint environment. This will also help Navy Medicine better align operational and strategic activities.” Valentin also said NMSC, an Echelon-3 command designed to provide administrative support to subordinate commands around the world, will not disestablish, adding that the realignment stems from U.S. Navy Surgeon General Vice Adm. Matthew L. Nathan’s vision of streamlining Navy Medicine into a more effective, efficient and responsive organization that improves accountability, and command and control. Nearly 150 service members, and Department of Defense (DoD) and contract employees work at the NMSC headquarters as NMSC staff members and mem-

bers of several Navy Medicine-wide program offices as part of a designated region under the BUMED hierarchy. Along with Navy Medicine East, Navy Medicine West and Navy Medicine National Capital Area, NMSC has served over the past almost seven years as a regional-level command, directly reporting to BUMED on matters ranging from research and development to training to medical supply systems. Valentin said that aside from Unit Identification Code changes, reporting senior signatures for administrative purposes and other clerical shifts, NMSC personnel should remain largely unaffected. “Navy Medicine values it employees and is committed to making the reorganization process transparent and seamless,” she said. “I believe this realignment of key support functions and commands will improve efficiency and effectiveness.” NMSC’s current education and training, public health and Navy Medicinewide program responsibilities will shift to either NMETC or BUMED. The NMETC Detachment Jacksonville will provide administrative, facility and other support services to personnel assigned to a BUMED Detachment Jacksonville.

Although transparent to other organizations, Valentin said this realignment maintains a positive endpoint for Navy Medicine beneficiaries, stressing that training, support to operational platforms on and under the sea, in the air and forward deployed U.S. Navy medical professionals will still receive the unparalleled support NMSC has historically provided. NMSC, through July 15, will maintain oversight of the Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center, the Navy Medicine Professional Development Center, and Navy Medicine Operational Training Center, and provide support services to Naval Medical Logistics Command, the Naval Medical Research Center and the Navy Medicine Information Systems Support Activity, all Echelon-4 commands. NMSC is part of the Navy Medicine team, a global healthcare network of 63,000 Navy medical personnel around the world who provide high-quality healthcare to more than one million eligible beneficiaries. Navy Medicine personnel deploy with Sailors and Marines worldwide, providing critical mission support aboard ship, in the air, under the sea and on the battlefield.

Vice Adm. Matthew L. Nathan, the U.S. Navy Surgeon General and Chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, conducts an all hands call with the Paciﬁc Partnership 2012 crew aboard the USNS Mercy (TAH 19).

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Paciﬁc Partnership 2012 participants set new bar By MC2 Kristopher Regan Navy Public Affairs Support Element West

SAMAR, PHILIPPINES

Service members and Sailors taking part in Paciﬁc Partnership 2012s (PP12) Medical Civic Action Project (MEDCAP) in Samar, Philippines set a new record by seeing more than 1,000 patients in a single day, June 30. The record setting day was a result of combined effort between U.S., Philippine and Japanese service members and civilians, who worked in cooperation with each other to give medical attention to a multitude of local Filipinos. When asked about the team’s achievement, Lt. Matthew Hitchcock, MEDCAP ofﬁcer-in-charge said, “It is truly a testament to their work ethic and how hard they had to work to make this happen.” Services provided by MEDCAP included: dental, optometry, pediatrics, adult care and minor surgeries. “It’s been a wonderful experience,” said Hitchcock. “I

think we are doing a lot of good here working with the host nation to help improve their heath infrastructure and also for us to learn about this region and this area in case something happens in the future.” The multinational team overcame many challenges including heat, basic work conditions and language barriers to provide care for all of the patients. “We are all from different countries and have different nationalities, it’s great putting together everyone’s strengths and skills to learn from each other,” said Etsuko Narita, a Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Nurse. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

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ARLINGTON

| Children given chance to see their work ﬂourish

Kelly Wilson, a horticulturist at Arlington National Cemetery, explains the purpose of planting milkweed, the only species of plant that Monarch butterﬂy larvae will eat, to a group of nearly 30 children, during the 16th annual Renewal and Remembrance Volunteer Day of Service at Arlington National Cemetery, July 9.

Continued from B1 pitched in on the beautification project. But before they planted milkweed, they received a lesson in the importance of how the plants attract the caterpillars of the endangered and migratory Monarch butterfly, and how the caterpillars feed only on that particular plant. Former Navy officer Roger Phelps, promotional communications manager for Stihl equipment, has worked with the children at Arlington’s Renewal and Remembrance for 10 years. “It’s my passion,” Phelps said of his work with the project. “These kids are our future, and creating this experience is important.” And volunteers bringing their children, he added, is especially meaningful. “It’s so important, because we live in sort of a virtual world,” he said. “These kids are different. They live in a real world. They get their hands dirty, they put the plants in the ground [and] see the roots in the dirt.” Phelps said many of the children return from year to year and see the fruits of their labor as the vegetation they planted grows and matures. “We take the kids around to all the different areas they’ve worked on over the years, so they can point to the things they’ve worked on and planted,” he said. “The opportunity for us is to give them an understanding of what it means to serve – and what service means. What they learn here is by working with the plants, they have an opportunity to serve the families and visitors by creating an environment that is pleasant and respectful.” The significance of the children volunteering goes beyond planting foliage, Phelps said. “We live in a generation that’s getting a little separated from what it means to serve in the military,” he said. “So these kids learn that at the same time.” Phelps related the story of a young girl who once asked her father if all the headstones were people. “He had the opportunity to explain to her what this place means,” he said. Phelps, a former Navy lieutenant commander, said Arlington National Cemetery is a special place to him. “I’ve got some shipmates and friends in here,” he said, adding that many of the landscape volunteers also know someone who is buried at the national cemetery. “It’s a personal thing, too.”

DoD photo by Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall, Jr.

CURV-III | Recovered a helicopter in 1992 from a depth of

17,251 feet – the world’s record for deepest salvage at the time Continued from B1 was the workhorse of deep diving operations and was a reminder of our American ingenuity and technological capabilities,” said Capt. Jerry Hendrix, interim director of the Naval History and Heritage Command, which supports NNM. “This vehicle is masterpiece of naval research and design, and will be a wonderful addition to our Cold War Gallery.” When it was initially deployed, Soviet planners were shocked to discover CURVIII’s abilities to retrieve lost Navy assets from such depths, especially when many of the “recovered” assets were theirs. “This is a remarkably important Cold War story, one that needs to be told,” said

Jim Bruns, director of the NNM, a sentiment that was echoed by John Sasse, supervisor of deep ocean search and recovery for the Navy. “CURV-III’s colorful history makes it more desirable to donate it for display than any of the other alternatives available to the Navy,” said Sasse. CURV-III participated in the rescue of two crew members trapped in PISCES-III in 1973 off Ireland at a depth of 1,575 feet. In 1990, the submersible dove to 20,106 feet off of Puerto Rico, making it the ﬁrst Navy recovery vehicle to go deeper than 6,000 meters CURV-III recovered a CH-47 helicopter off of Wake Island in 1992 from a depth of 17,251 feet, the world’s record for deepest salvage at the time.

Over the years, CURV-III has participated in the recovery of countless black boxes and conducted many secret missions, recovering an array of important “lost” Cold War objects. The last assignment was the recovery of a downed royal Australian navy H-60 Blackhawk helicopter from 9,000 feet of water off the coast of Fiji in 2007. CURV-III and its control consoles will become the cornerstones of the Cold War Gallery’s new Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Center, an interactive learning activity center devoted to science, technology, engineering and mathematics education. The Cold War Gallery was created with support from the Naval Historical Foundation, which will operate the new Cold War STEM Center.

X GAMES SHINES ON THE ‘CITY OF ANGELS’ By MCC Anthony Briggs, Jr. Navy Recruiting District Los Angeles Public Affairs

LOS ANGELES, CALIF.

The Navy joined more than 145,000 sports fans and celebrities in Southern California as hundreds of athletes competed in X Games Los Angeles, June 28 - July 1. The X Games, which began in 1995, showcases world-class athletes in action events, such as Motocross, BMX and skateboarding, and has spawned competitions throughout the world. For the Navy, the X Games provide a great vehicle for brand awareness. At the Navy’s area within the X Games “village” nestled between the competition venues, recruiters, along with members of the Navy’s Special Warfare community, answered questions about the Navy, signed autographs and posed for photos. For the Sailors assigned to

Navy Recruiting District Los Angeles, X Games L.A. is a chance to highlight career opportunities to men and women who enjoy these types of sports. “The high-intensity nature of these events dovetails nicely with our naval special operator (NSO)/naval special warfare recruiting (NSW) efforts,” said Chief Special Boat Operator Timothy Compton. “We are always looking for that individual that is looking for the challenges that are inherent in the NSO/NSW community. We also use venues like this to educate the public that NSO/NSW is not just the SEALs – it’s also special boat operators, air rescue, Navy divers and explosive ordnance disposal.” Throughout the four days, the Navy team, which included members from the Navy’s Detroit-based advertising agency, Campbell-Ewald, entertained the crowds with trivia challenges, the NAVY Simulator and two autograph sessions with X Games competitor Kevin

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This is a remarkably important Cold War story, one that needs to be told.” -National Navy Museum director Jim Bruns

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occupational, classroom and on-the-job training Continued from B1 Robinson. Robinson, who has been a mainstay of X Games, thanked the Sailors for their commitment to serving. “You know, a lot of people think that professional athletes, or actors, are heroes, but the men and women of the military – the ones who put their lives on the line for all of us – they are the true deﬁnition of a hero.” Deputy Commander, Surface Forces, Rear Adm. Mike Shatynski, awarded medals to the top performers during the competition. Shatynski, whose hobby is racing in off-road competitions, such as the Baja 1000, was thrilled to be part of X Games L.A. “The energy and excitement here is wonderful,” he said. “I’m honored and thrilled to be here on behalf of the Navy.”

awards to state and local workforce investment boards, local public agencies and non-profit organizations – including faith-based and community organizations – that demonstrated satisfactory performance during the past year, officials said. Some of the grants are set aside to serve formerly incarcerated veterans, female veterans and veterans with families who are homeless. Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program grants provide occupational, classroom and on-the-job training, as well as job search and placement assistance, including follow-up services. Grantees are expected to maximize available assistance and find good jobs for veterans by coordinating efforts and resources with the Health and Human Services, Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development department, as well as other national, state and local agencies, in accordance with VA’s five-year plan to end homelessness for veterans and their families, officials said. Last month, Solis announced the award of 64 grants through the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program. Those grants – which are separate from the 90 receiving funds today – are first-year awards totaling more than $15 million, aimed at providing about 8,600 homeless veterans nationwide with job training.

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‘The Blind Side’ Cinema Under The Stars ■ when and where TowneBank Fountain Park, Norfolk Saturday, July 14 This summer, TowneBank Fountain Park doubles as Norfolk’s own outdoor living room for Cinema Under the Stars. Offering viewers the ultimate, free outdoor cinema experience, our 16-foot movie screen. For more info, go to www.festevents.org.

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Local summer concerts schedule continues with Summerland Tour PORTSMOUTH

What better way to usher in longer and brighter days of summer than the first-ever Summerland tour. Anchored by founding bands Everclear and Sugar Ray, joined by Gin Blossoms and featuring Lit and Marcy Playground, Summerland will be at Portsmouth’s nTelos Wireless Pavilion on July 17. Tickets are on sale through all Ticketmaster outlets, including www.ticketmaster.com, and by phone at (800) 745-3000. Orchestra tickets are $40, Gold Circle seats are $30, and general admission Lawn tickets are $25, including service and facility fees. There is a $3 discount on Gold Circle and Lawn tickets with military ID. Present your AAA Membership Card at the Box Office, or Ticketmaster outlet, and receive $3 off Gold Circle and Lawn tickets. Children 12 and younger are free on the lawn with a paid adult admission. Discounts cannot be combined. With tons of smash hit songs and millions and millions of albums sold between them, the five bands comprising this year’s

Stevie Nicks brings her legendary sound to Virginia Beach VIRGINIA BEACH

Summerland are still a constant presence on the airwaves across the country and represent a true value for concert fans. “We’ve wanted to do a tour like this for a long time and we’re so excited to be hitting the road with our friends to bring you this huge summer party,” said Everclear front man Art Alexakis.

Sugar Ray (pictured above) lead singer Mark McGrath added, “Get out your ﬂip ﬂops and your shades because Summerland is going to be a blast.” Summerland VIP packages including great tickets, meet and greets, exclusive merchandise and more available at http:// vipnation.com.

Stevie Nicks, whose ﬁrst studio CD in 10 years “In Your Dreams” was released to critical raves and debuted in the Top-10 on Billboard’s Top-200 Chart, is back on tour and is scheduled to perform at Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach on July 14. As a solo artist and member of Fleetwood Mac, whose “Rumours” CD was one of the biggest selling albums of all time, Nicks’ extraordinary career includes multiple Grammy awards, gold and platinum records, induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and unforgettable performances across the stages of the world for over three decades. As a legendary performer and songwriter, Nicks has penned several Fleetwood Mac classics including the timeless “Landslide,” “Dreams,” “Gold Dust Woman” and “Rhiannon” along with her solo hits beginning with her ﬁve-time platinum debut “Bella Donna” and unforgettable solo singles such as “Edge of Seventeen,” “Leather and Lace” and “Stand Back.” Her previous studio CD, the Grammy-nominated “Trouble in Shangri-la” was released in 2001.

summerconcertsschedule Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach 3550 Cellar Door Way, Virginia Beach July 14 – Stevie Nicks July 21 – KISS and Mötley Crüe July 22 – Maze featuring Frankie Beverly July 24 – 311 and Slightly Stoopid July 25 – Vans Warped Tour featuring Taking Back Sunday, All Time Low, New Found Glory, Streetlight Manifesto and Yellowcard July 26 – Toby Keith with Brantley Gilbert July 28 – Nickelback with Bush and My Darkest Days Aug. 12 – Def Leppard and Poison Aug. 18 – Mary J. Blige and D’Angelo Aug. 21 – Big Time Rush and Cody Simpson Aug. 23 – The Doobie Brothers and Chicago Aug. 24 – Jason Aldean with Luke Bryan Sept. 11 – The Fray and Kelly Clarkson

For more information on events at Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach, call 3683000, or visit http://bit.ly/kW0Gzs

For more information on events at nTelos Wireless Pavilion, call 393–8181, or visit www.pavilionconcerts.com.

nTelos Wireless Pavilion 16 Crawford Circle, Portsmouth July 15 – #1 Girl Tour starring Mindless Behavior July 17 – Summerland July 29 – Merle Haggard and Kris Kristofferson Aug. 3 – Yes and Procol Harum Aug. 5 – Lynyrd Skynyrd Aug. 9 – Mumford & Sons Aug. 10 – ABBA The Concert Aug 18 – Fresh Fest 2012 feat. Salt-n-Pepa, MC Lyte, Slick Rick, Kurtis Blow and Big Daddy Kane Aug. 22 – Duran Duran

The Norva 317 Monticello Ave., Norfolk July 13 – New Potato Caboose July 14 – Badﬁsh July 15 – Anybody Killa & DJ Clay July 20 – Passion Pit July 21-22 – SOJA July 23 – Iced Earth July 26 – Michael Franti & Spearﬁsh July 27 – Oh, Set Sail July 30 – Static X Aug. 2 – Ingrid Michaelson Aug. 4 – Os76 Aug. 6 – Dark Star Orchestra Aug. 10 – Evolution Is Voluntary

Aug. 11 – The Legwarmers Aug. 14 – Robert Earl Keen Aug. 17 – Citizen Cope Aug. 18 – Buckcherry Aug. 20 – Matisyahu Aug. 21 – All Stars Tour 2012 Aug. 24 – Shaggy’s Locals Lounge Aug. 25 – Metalocalypse Dethklok and Lamb of God Sept. 6 – Umphreys McGee Sept. 13 – Firepower Records Tour featuring Datsik Sept. 18 – Circa Survive Sept. 23 – Seether For more information on events at The Norva, call 627-4547 or visit www. thenorva.com. Highlighted performers pictured below.

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Calendar Flagship Newspaper to host the 3rd annual Military Challenge For a complete list of events in Hampton Roads or to submit your own, visit www.ﬂagshipnews.com/calendar

USS Forrestal Memorial Service ■ When: July 20, 10:30 a.m. ■ Where: Farrier Fire Fighting

School, Norfolk International Terminal, Hampton Blvd. ■ For more information, contact: ABCS Joe Costello, U.S.Navy (ret.) at joemaryjo2@verizon.net Forty-five years ago, while operating on Yankee Station off the coast of Vietnam, 134 Sailors lost their lives during a catastrophic flight deck fire aboard USS Forrestal (CVA-59). In honor of those fallen shipmates and of the surviving crew members, the USS Forrestal Association will be holding a memorial service. All hands are invited to join the survivors of the USS Forrestal tragedy to pay tribute to our fallen shipmates. Guest speaker will be Rear Adm. Ted Branch, Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. Working uniform or equivalent civilian attire is appropriate. Two valid ID cards will be required to access the Norfolk International Terminal. The Fire School will compile a list of those attending. Please submit adult and children’s names to Lt. David Beaver, by 4 p.m. on July 13. Phone 444-5585, or email david. beaver1@navy.mil, or DCCM Danny Burke danny. burke@navy.mil.

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The Flagship Newspaper, Military Newspapers of Virginia and presenting sponsor Grand Furniture are pleased to announce the 3rd annual “Military Challenge” in Hampton Roads. The Military Challenge, an ultimate military-style confidence course, will feature a 5K run/obstacle course designed to challenge even the most fit individuals. This signature event will be held from 8 a.m. to Noon at The Virginia Beach Sportsplex located at 2181 Landstown Rd. in Virginia Beach. Gates open at 6:30 a.m.; there is free parking at venue. There is $5 off entry fee for active duty military. The registration deadline online, or by mail, is July 26. This event will showcase a variety of military challenges/obstacles, entertainment, food and fun family activities. Civilians are welcomed and encouraged to compete alongside the military and take on obstacles used in the everyday military training. Individuals or teams of five may compete. Teams and individuals will compete for the top honors. All racers will receive a technical shirt as well as a meal and two beverages. All

finishers will receive an official Military Challenge medal. A portion of the event proceeds will benefit The USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia. New for 2012 is the Command Challenge. The command with the most participants will receive a $500 donation to their MWR fund. The command must have a minimum of 20 individuals or four teams to qualify for the donation. The event will also host a Kids’ Mini Challenge, where children ages 5-12 will have an opportunity to conquer a similar course with military and other fun obstacles to challenge them. Kids will receive a Mini Challenge T-shirt and all finishers will receive an official Kids’ Mini Challenge medal.

Harris Jewelry will sponsor the onemile Diamond Dash. This race is free to any Military Challenge participant and will be held after the Kids’ Mini Challenge. The top male and female finisher will receive jewelry courtesy of Harris Jewelry Other highlights include: ■ Moon Bounce and other children activities. ■ Exciting raffle prizes. ■ Concessions available for purchase. ■ Live entertainment. “We are excited to put on this event in cooperation with the support of the City of Virginia Beach, the Virginia Beach Sportsplex, our official race partner Mettle Events and our presenting sponsor, Grand Furniture,” said Laura Baxter, Publisher and General Manager of The Flagship, Inc. “We doubled our numbers in 2011 and anticipate a great turnout for this year’s challenge. This event will prove to be fun for the entire family with food, family entertainment and a post-race party.” The event is open to the public. For more information, or to register, visit www.themilitarychallenge.com.

Summer Sizzler Morning Workouts ■ When: Mondays in July, 7 a.m. ■ Where: JEB Little Creek, Sulinski Field ■ For more information, call: 462-2399

Full-body workout with emphasis on muscular endurance and cardiovascular stamina.

Family Fitness at the Park ■ When: Thursdays in July, 9 to 10 a.m. ■ Where: NSA Hampton Roads (Norfolk),

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Athletic Park ■ For more information, call: 836-1810 An hour of fitness led by a certified fitness instructor for the whole family.

Parent involvement meeting ■ When: July 12, 3 p.m. ■ Where: NSA Hampton Roads (Norfolk), ■ For more information, call: 444-3239

Brooke Scarbrough A camper enjoys spending time with one of the horses during MWR’s Pony Pals camp at the NAS Oceana Stables in Virginia Beach.

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Goals of these programs include encouraging parents to be an integral part of the development of the participants of the program and creating positive, ongoing relationships with staff.

Teen summer outdoor adventure camp ■ When: July 16 - 20 ■ Where: JEB Little Creek-Fort Story ■ For more information, call: 462-8718

or 422-7714

Camp activities include: Water Country USA trip, kayaking, hiking, paintball, Norfolk Tides game and one overnight event.

Lucky Train lunchtime game ■ When: Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ■ Where: Naval Station Norfolk, Pierside Lanes ■ For more information, call: 444-3239

If the Lucky Train comes up on your scoreboard during your game, you win a free game of bowling.

LOCAL MILITARY KIDS AWARDED FREE SUMMER CAMP TUITION Fifty-six local military kids from all five branches of the Armed Forces were awarded free summer camp tuition thanks to the Tidewater Military Family Services Council (TMFSC). Military kids, ages 4 - 16, were invited to apply to receive one of the free local summer camp experiences, which included kayaking, basketball, horseback riding, painting, fishing, soccer, making movies, swimming, caring for animals and overnight camping. Capt. Karen Guadalupe, parent of a lucky camper, expressed her thanks for this opportunity by saying, “I just want to extend our appreciation to [TMFSC] for affording our daughter the opportunity to attend camp ... I know it will be a phenomenal experience for her. I am certain she will savor memories from this camp that she will cherish a lifetime.” TMFSC’s selection committee reviewed over 150 applications looking for distinguishing factors such as need, multiple deployments, extreme family circumstances, dual-military parents, etc. and read many heartfelt pleas from parents who simply have great kids who deserve a reward for their sacrifice as a military child. Thanks to the proceeds from last October’s successful Military Family Festival and contribu-

tions from generous donors, TMFSC was able to sponsor 56 kids at camps which matched their interest and age level. Local area camps, such as the Virginia Aquarium and the prestigious Norfolk Academy, were kind enough to hold spots open for the military kids until the applications could be gathered in late May. The low fees for many of MWR’s excellent local youth camps also allowed more kids to earn a free spot. Susan Burns, camp program coordinator, is hopeful that the free camps will continue for summer 2013 and beyond. “The best way to keep this program alive is for military families to attend the 2012 Military Family Festival in October and show our generous community partners that their contribution to the program is appreciated,” said Burns. “We are looking for sponsors every day to keep this program going for next year’s campers.” Beyond the camp program and the festival, TMFSC is committed to creating opportunities among the organization’s member by sharing information and resources which will beneﬁt Hampton Roads’ military families. For more information, visit www.TMFSC.org.

Tug-of-war contest ■ When: July 13. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ■ Where: NSAHR Northwest Annex Fitness ■ For more information, call: 421-8263

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NMCRS to distribute free diapers

Bring your family for food and fun. Moonwalk for the kids and trophies awarded to the winning teams.

Professional military knowledge training

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society-Norfolk (NMCRS) Director Kathy Nelson was at local distributor MDV Nash Finch, July 6, to accept 125,000 “camo diapers” from Kimberly Clark. NMCRS locations in Hampton Roads and North Carolina will distribute the free diapers to participants in their “Budget for Baby” classes and at area parenthood events.

■ When: Thursdays now through Aug. 30, 10 to 11 a.m. ■ Where: JEB Little Creek-Fort Story’s Chapel Annex

ECRC’s First Class Petty Ofﬁcer Association will host Professional Military Knowledge training every Thursday. This training will be conducted in preparation for the upcoming September Navy-wide advancement exams and is open to all E6 and below preparing for advancement or looking to refresh their Professional Military Knowledge. Any dynamic First Class Petty Ofﬁcers who would like to assist with facilitating this training are asked to contact either YN1 Kisha Smith at 462-4744 (ext. 215), email kisha. smith@navy.mil; or PS1 Siretta Dixon at 462-4744 (ext. 223), email: siretta.dixon@navy.mil for the schedule of topics and dates available.

During home visits to new parents, NMCRS Visiting Nurses will also deliver free diapers while supplies last. Additional giveaways are being planned in the Hampton Roads area – The Flagship will publish dates, times and locations as they are conﬁrmed.

Courtesy of Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society-Norfolk

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Built for work, designed for play and engineered for comfort, the Nissan Frontier continues to be a no-compromise pickup forged with premium hardware, extraordinary power and off-road athleticism. Available in Frontier S, Frontier SV, Frontier PRO-4X (4x4 models only) and Frontier SL (Crew Cab only) models, it is offered in both King Cab and Crew Cab body styles and in 4x2 and 4x4 driveline conďŹ gurations. Revisions for the 2012 model year include the addition of a new Sport Appearance Package on King Cab and Crew Cab SV models. The Sport Appearance Package includes 18inch aluminum-alloy wheels and front grille with Dark Hyper Silver ďŹ nish, body-color front and rear bumpers, sport cloth seat trim with embroidered Frontier logo, fog lights, body side â€œFrontierâ€? sport graphic, white-faced gauges and Bluetooth Hands Free Phone System. Other enhancements for 2012 include the addition of standard 2-Wheel Brake Limited Slip (ABLS) and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) on 4-cylinder engine equipped models

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Silva proves he is the current king By Michael DiSanto UFC.com

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Chael Sonnen has the perfect style to beat Anderson Silva. We know that for certain now. The champion didn’t have injured ribs heading into their middleweight championship showdown at UFC 148 on July 7. He was healthy, fully prepared and highly motivated. Yet, he had to feel a sense of déjà vu halfway through the first round on Saturday night. He was on his back defending grinding ground-and-pound with basically no hope of working to his feet. Silva looked concerned, in my opinion, when the round ended. He looked like a guy facing very real adversity. Yet, he found a way to win – again. Sonnen executed near perfect game plans in their two fights. The only problem is that near perfect is not good enough against Silva. Sonnen’s two mistakes led to two stoppage losses. That, in my opinion, demonstrates the true greatness of the reigning pound-for-pound king. And it all comes down to his mental strength. Silva never allows frustration to get in the way of execution. He knows that, with his skills, he is never out of a fight until the final bell sounds, he submits, or the referee waves off the action. All he needs is one opening – one mistake – and he can bring the fight to an end, on the feet or on the ground. It requires tremendous mental strength to remain clearheaded and focused in the face of adversity, particularly when adversity is the exception, not the norm. It is that mental strength that allows Silva to get the most out of his amazing physical abilities. And it is why he is, far and away, the single best fighter in the world today.

Why Sonnen? Why? A spinning backfist? Really? What makes Sonnen so good is he knows exactly who he is as a fighter and rarely tries to be anything else. He is an elite wrestler who excels when fighting in a phone booth. His standup is solely designed to close the distance for takedowns. Nothing more. That is why it was so bizarre to see him try a spinning backfist against the best standup fighter in the division, if not the sport. Silva identified the technique the split second Sonnen shifted his weight to uncork the blow and easily slipped it. We all know what happened next. I wonder if Sonnen is beating himself up over that decision right about now. He easily won the first round by staying true to himself. And he was controlling the champion early in the second, until that ill-fated decision. We will never know if the outcome would have been different had Sonnen chosen to

Courtesy of Strikeforce Strikeforce middleweight champion Luke Rockhold is scheduled to defend his belt against Tim Kennedy, July 14.

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Courtesy of UFC Anderson Silva (right) defended his UFC middleweight championship for a record 10th consecutive time when he scored a second-round technical knockout victory over Chael Sonnen at UFC 148, July 7.

remain focused on simple standup techniques solely designed to close the distance. That wasn’t enough to win last time, but something tells me that Sonnen is wishing he could take back that once decision.

Thanks for the memories Tito Ortiz is a polarizing figure. There is no doubt about that. Fans either love him or love to hate him. There are very few fans who have been watching the fight for five years or more who don’t have an opinion of the new UFC Hall of Fame inductee. That is because Ortiz is as brash as they come, and for the first decade of his career, he backed up those brash words with dominant wrestling and an unstoppable groundand-pound attack. There is little doubt that the Ortiz who competed against Forrest Grffin on Saturday night is a shell of the man who once reigned supreme in the 205-pound division. Injuries and age have sapped him of his once-dominant wrestling skills. As a result, he has won just once in his last nine fights – certainly more than a subtle sign that this is the correct time to call it quits. Nonetheless, Ortiz looked as good in defeat as he has at any point in his career over the last six to seven years. In fact, his standup arguably

looked better against Griffin than it ever has in Ortiz’ 15-year career. Griffin even admitted that the second knockdown was a legitimate bomb that had him hurt, which is a shocking turn of events for a guy who has never seemed very comfortable fighting on his feet. The loss does nothing to minimize the significance of the matchup or the magnitude of the moment. Ortiz was the last consistent tie to the pre-Zuffa UFC. That chapter of the sport’s history is now officially closed. Ortiz ended his UFC career with a 15-11-1 record. His 15 wins included five consecutive successful defenses of the 205-pound title and wins over fellow all-time greats Wanderlei Silva, Ken Shamrock and Vitor Belfort. Of course, his 11 losses included two knockout losses to fellow Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell in what were then the biggest bouts in the sport’s history, and a unanimous decision loss to fellow Hall of Famer Randy Couture. Win or lose, Ortiz was always an entertaining fighter, and he was also among the best interview candidates in the history of the game. I know I certainly enjoyed more than my own fair share of exclusive stories from Ortiz over the years. Thanks for the memories, Champ. You will be missed.

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NASCAR vows ‘no gimmicks’ in search to add more drama By Rick Minter Universal Uclick

A trip back to Daytona International Speedway for the traditional start of the second half of the NASCAR season has become a time to reflect on the good and bad of the first half of the year. And while Saturday’s Coke Zero 400 at Daytona had plenty of excitement late in the race due to multi-car crashes and cautions, the conversation at Daytona before the race was about the lack of such at many races this year. The first half of the 400 was relatively uneventful as well. The week before at Kentucky Speedway, track owner Bruton Smith proposed mandatory caution periods or timeouts at certain intervals in the race, with the idea that the double-file restarts that followed those cautions would provide action and drama that has been missing in many races. “Call it what you want, but you’ve got to have caution flags,” Smith told reporters at his Kentucky track. “That creates excitement. You can’t just sit there with nothing happening. It ruins the event. It’s damaging to our sport.” NASCAR chairman Brian France said in his mid-season session with the press at Daytona that Smith’s ideas won’t fly. “It’s a very clear line to us,” he said. “What we’re not going to do are gimmicky things. I’ve heard we ought to throw a caution every ten laps. That’s nonsense. We won’t do gimmicky things. But we’ll do things that incentivize performance, incentivize wins. That we are open to. The wild card does that. It does it in an authentic way.” NASCAR has, in recent seasons, added double-file restarts, the free pass rule, greenwhite-checkered-flag finishes and even the Chase format and several modifications to it in attempts to spice up the action. Some say that many caution flags thrown for small pieces of debris on the track were actually displayed to break up dull stretches of racing. Drivers asked about Smith’s mandatory cau-

■ sprint cup standings 1. Matt Kenseth, 676 points; 2. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 651; 3. Greg Bifﬂe, 632; 4. Jimmie Johnson, 618; 5. Tony Stewart, 592; 6. Kevin Harvick, 586; 7. Denny Hamlin, 585; 8. Martin Truex Jr., 584; 9. Brad Keselowski, 575; 10. Clint Bowyer, 572.

tion idea generally said they were opposed to it. “I just think when we start using cautions to make the race ‘more exciting,’ I think that’s going down a slippery slope,” said Carl Edwards. “I don’t think it’s good for the sport. That’s my opinion from where I sit. That doesn’t mean it’s right, that’s just my opinion.” He said that auto racing, by its nature, isn’t going to have a “game seven” moment every time. “That’s what makes some races great,” he said. “If you start affecting the competition like that, that is analogous to stopping a basketball game if the score gets too far apart and putting the score back even.” “That, to me, is not what auto racing is about. If you let these races play out naturally, and let the racing be racing, sometimes there are some wild things that happen, and things happen that are unexpected, and that’s what makes that true, real drama that happens every once in a while.” And sometimes races don’t play out that way, and that’s OK, too, he said. “If a guy wins by three laps, well, he was meant to win by three laps, and you don’t want to take that away from that guy and that team,” he said. Edwards said that doing things any other way cheapens the sport. “You can’t fabricate competition,” he said. “That’s what’s so great about our sport. There’s a whole other world there – politics and the real world – where everybody is changing the rules all the time to try and get an advantage. We might as well just leave sports alone, and may the best man win.”

MCS3 DJ Revell The IKE Maulers, Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower’s (CVN 69) rugby team, plays El Toro, a local Spanish team, during a port visit to Palma de Mallorca, Spain, July 4.

IKE MAULERS TAKE ON SPANISH RUGBY TEAM By MCSN John Haynes USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Public Affairs

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USS Dwight D. Eisenhower’s (CVN 69) (IKE) rugby team, The Ike Maulers, played a hard fought match against El Toro rugby club in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, July 4. Though the Maulers lost to El Toro 19-7, just taking to the pitch (rugby field) is an accomplishment. “We could have lost by 50 points, the point is that these guys got to come out and play,” said Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) (AW/SW) Dennis Parker, coach and player on the Ike Maulers. The Maulers, made up of crew members of all ranks aboard Ike, fought hard to stay in the game until the very end. The two teams were scoreless after the first period, but El Toro surged ahead to score twice in the second period and once more in the third. The Maulers finally landed on the board when Damage Controlman 3rd Class (SW) Jorge Gonzalez

scored late in the third period, providing the only points for the Maulers. For his efforts, Gonzalez was named the Maulers’ “Man-of-the-Match.” “We did alright even though we lost,” said Gonzalez. “It was our ﬁrst game, so hopefully we’ll do better in our next match.” The Maulers and El Toro battled in front of an enthusiastic crowd of Sailors, local residents and several media outlets. “We had a good turnout of about 150 people,” said Gonzalez. “Local area reporters covered the game, doing articles and video for the news there.” After the match, the players for both teams left all their aggression on the pitch, coming together for a small party featuring food and drinks. “No matter how competitive the teams are on the ﬁeld, when the after party begins, there are no hard feelings,” said Parker. “There is only laughter, singing, and good times. This is a good opportunity for two teams from different parts of the world to get to know one another.”

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legendary blind psychic Simon Silver (Robert De Niro) comes out of retirement after 30 years, his once-fearless adversary Matheson warns Buckley to back off, fearing reprisal from the powerful Silver. Determined to discredit Silver, Buckley and his star student (Elizabeth Olsen) use every tool at their disposal to uncover the truth behind the charVeteran paranormal researchers Dr. Margaret ismatic, spoon-bending, mind reader. But Buckley Matheson (Sigourney Weaver) and Tom Buck- is forced to reexamine his own core beliefs as his ley (Cillian Murphy) debunk fraudulent claims quest builds to a mind-blowing conclusion. of ghost whispering, faith healing and other psychic phenomena by detecting what Matheson calls â€œred lights,â€? the subtle tricks behind every staged supernatural occurrence. But when the

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“NCAA Football 13,” published by EA Sports and ““N developed devve by EA Tiburon, continues the rich tradition andd pageantry of gameday Saturday. Storm out of the tunnel tunnn with your favorite team and build a national powerhouse pow w as you fight for your chance to win the National Natt Championship. Donning the game cover are former Baylor quarterD back bacck and 2011 Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III, and 1988 Heisman Trophy winner Barry Sanders, who whho was chosen by the fans. Other nominees included: Marcus Maar Allen, Doug Flutie, Desmond Howard, Charlie Ward, Waar Andre Ware, Eddie George and Herschel Walker. NCAA Football 13 will include two rule changes N which whi will be taking effect in NCAA Division I (A) FBS FBS games in the 2012-13 season. The first rule change chaan is the location of the ball on kickoffs, where the ball will be moved up five yards, in conjunction with witth NFL kickoff standards which took effect in the 2011-12 2011 season. Players will also need to stay within

■ game features Sights and Sounds Revel in the pageantry of college football game days with NCAA Football 13. Featuring new team run-outs, mascots and pre-game traditions along with significantly enhanced audio and new trophy presentations, it will deliver the passion and excitement of college football to fans across the nation. Gameplay With a new passing system that

changes the way quarterbacks and receivers play and respond, combined with a new read and react defensive AI system, NCAA Football 13 delivers greater realism on the virtual gridiron. Dynasty Dynasty Mode is more addictive than ever with recruiting and scouting upgrades, plus even more ways to interact with your dynasty from the web. Game days come to life with mid-game updates

featuring new studio analyst, Rece Davis, and the addition of the ESPN Bottom Line Ticker to keep you upto-date on scores relevant to your dynasty. Heisman Challenge There are familiar faces on the field in NCAA Football 13, which now features a selection of former Heisman Trophy winners. With the new Heisman Challenge mode, fans have the ability to utilize the skill set of a legendary Heisman

ﬁve yards of the ball on kickoff to prevent a running head start. The second rule change affects kickoffs and other free kicks where if a player gets a touchback the ball will start on the 25 yard line instead of the 20. A number of gameplay enhancements and improvements will be implemented in NCAA Football 13. Among those are enhancements to the quarterback position including: 20 new quarterback dropbacks, 25 pass trajectory zones (compared to one the year before), a number of quarterback sack avoidance moves, 430 new pass animations and more (not including the others from previous years). Also on offense, wide receivers now have better awareness, where icons will now show the level of readiness a receiver has as they look for the ball. On defense, players will now have to see the ball to make a move and will no longer be able to make “blind swats.” There is also three new NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision teams that have been added to NCAA Football 13: University of Massachusetts (UMass), University of Texas-San Antonio (UTSA), and Texas State University (TXST). UTSA and TXST will be joining the Western Athletic Conference for the 2012 season, while UMass will join the Mid-American Conference. South Alabama was originally one of the new teams, but was eventually excluded from the game.

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British folk rock band Mumford & Sons has chosen Bristol, Va. as one of the U.S. towns for its Gentlemen of the Road tour. The show takes place in the heart of Downtown Bristol, the birthplace of country music, on Aug. 11. The Virginia Tourism Corporation is offering music lovers a way to get in on the fun with the Gentlemen of the Road: The Crooked Road to Bristol Sweepstakes. U.S. residents 21 and older can enter to win a VIP experience to see Mumford & Sons perform. In addition to attending this once-in-alifetime concert as a VIP, the winner will also have the opportunity to experience the history and culture of Southwest Virginia at toe-tapping, old-time and bluegrass music venues as they follow The Crooked Road – Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. A 350-mile driving route that winds throughout the region, the Crooked Road connects some of the most authentic traditional country and mountain music venues together.

The winner can join music lovers in Floyd , Va. for the Floyd Country Store’s Friday Night Jamboree, where folks enjoy ﬂat-footing and clogging to the music of regional bluegrass or old-time bands inside, while independent jam sessions ﬁll the streets outside. Or, they can visit the Carter Family Fold in Hiltons, Va. where each Saturday night the Carter family, credited as forerunners of modern-day country music, play traditional Appalachian music that’s been around for generations. The winner of Virginia’s Gentlemen of the Road: The Crooked Road to Bristol Sweepstakes will receive two tickets to the Gentlemen of the Road Concert; two nights lodging; access to a VIP hospitality bus to enjoy all day long on Aug. 11 (including snack foods); a 1927 Bristol Recording Sessions Box Set; and a $500 gas card. To enter, visit www.virginia.org/crooked roadsweeps. People who share with their friends after entering can have extra chances to win.

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