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Below: Capt. Douglas Beaver, far left, shakes hands with Capt. Robert E. Clark, Jr., as retired Capt. David A. Culler, Jr., far right, the guest speaker and Naval Station Norfolk’s 44th commanding officer, looks on during a change of command ceremony.

Beaver relieved Clark as the 46th commanding officer of Naval Station Norfolk on Aug. 7.

Naval Station Norfolk’s 46th commanding officer takes charge

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By MC2 Edward Guttierrez III Navy Public Affairs Support Element, East

NORFOLK

Capt. Douglas J. Beaver assumed the duties as commanding officer of Naval Station Norfolk (NSN) after relieving Capt. Robert E. Clark Jr., during a change of command ceremony aboard the installation Aug. 7.

“I look forward to working with you, Capt.

Richard McDaniel (prospective executive of-

ficer) and Command Master Chief (William) Carabello, in the coming months to continue the world-class service the men and women of Naval Station Norfolk provide to the U.S. Atlantic Fleet,” said Beaver.

Beaver reported to NSN in February 2014 to act as Clark’s executive officer, supporting the present NSN mission. A native of Honolulu, Hawaii, he graduated from Virginia Tech and was commissioned through the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC)

program in June 1991. His shore tours include Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center in Fallon, Nevada; officer in charge of the Weapons and Tactics Unit at Airborne Early Warning Wing Atlantic in Norfolk; placement officer at the Navy Personnel Command in Millington, Tennessee; action officer on the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Arlington, Virginia; and Fleet Readiness Reporting and Assessment Branch head on the U.S. Fleet Forces Command staff in Norfolk. Beaver has accu-

mulated more than 2,900 flight hours in 10 different aircraft types NSN houses the largest concentration of Navy forces. As the world’s largest naval station, its ships and aircraft support U.S. European and Central Command theaters of operation and the Caribbean. According to retired Capt. David A. Culler Jr., NSN’s 44th commanding officer and guest speaker, there is no

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MC2 Shannon M. Smith Men and women participate in the fifth annual “Workout to Remember” to honor 31 service members who died on Aug. 6, 2011, in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan.

Service members remember fallen heroes with special workout MC2 Shannon Smith Navy Public Affairs Support Element East

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Most memorials for fallen service members feature moments of silence, poignant stillness evoking the somber reality of sacrifice, however, the 31Heroes Project com-

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memoration is not most ceremonies. Grunts of exertion and thuds of weights hitting the ground filled the air at Town Point Park in Norfolk, as hundreds of people participated in a symbolic work out to honor 31 service members.

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CAREERS FOR VETERANS Students from the inaugural class of the Solar Ready Vets are slated to graduate from Tidewater Community College (TCC) in Chesapeake, Aug. 17.

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Truman helps cancer survivor fulfill wish

By MC3 E. T. Miller USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Public Affairs

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It’s not often you get to grant a wish, or even see one come true.

On Aug. 6, the crew aboard aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) joined together with Make-AWish® Mid-Atlantic to meet the lifelong goal of 16-year-old, Peter.

“Since fourth or fifth grade, I’ve wanted to be a naval aviator,” said Peter. “We live within 20 miles of Annapolis and everyone’s a Navy family. I can always remember when I was a little kid, we had this movie about USS Enterprise and it just in-

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MC3 M. M. Gillan Cmdr. T. Stringer, commanding officer of the “Vikings” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129, right, shows Peter, a cancer survivor, the inside of an EA-18G Growler on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

spired me.”

Peter is a cancer survivor. He was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma on Aug. 1, 2014 – just over a year later, with the cancer in remission, his wish to experience a day in the life of a naval aviator was granted aboard

Truman.

“This is the farthest away from home I’ve ever been in memory, and I don’t quite know what I expected,” said Peter. “I guess I expected I’d get

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NORFOLK TIDES HOST NAVY NIGHT 2015 The NorfolkTides, a minor league baseball team, hosted its 8th Annual Navy Night at Harbor Park, Aug. 8.

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Historical marker dedicated at Cape Henry Lighthouse Dressed in period costume, re-enactors help dedicate a historical marker Aug. 8 at the historic Cape Henry Lighthouse on Joint Expeditionary Base Fort Story.

The marker commemorates the War of 1812 and the taking of the lighthouse

by British forces in February of 1813. The lighthouse and First Landing State Park draw nearly 60,000 visitors each year.

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2015 ANSO Eastern Region Symposium Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs WASHINGTON

The 2015 Association of Naval Services Officers (ANSO) Eastern Region Leadership Symposium was announced Aug. 10.

The 2015 Eastern Region Symposium theme is “Taking Charge of Your Career and Future,” will be held at the Vista Point Conference Center at Naval Station Norfolk on Sept. 8.

The symposium brings together officers, enlisted personnel, civilian executives, and other senior leaders in the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast

Guard, and maritime industry to learn from, network with, and mentor one another, as well as conduct professional development training.

Navy will fund 100 registrations for personnel in the national capital region and will be coordinated through the Navy Office of Diversity and Inclusion (N134), requiring participation in pre-event and post-event surveys. Neither Navy nor commands can fund any other registrations or travel.

Uniform for the symposium will be service khaki for E-7 and above and service uniform for E-6 and below.

ANSO is an organization that focuses on the mentorship and professional development of Hispanic service members in the seafaring services.

To register for the symposium or request Navy sponsored registration, contact Lt. Kalen Kropa at (703) 604-5075, DSN 664-5075, or at kalen.kropa@navy.mil. You may also contact Lt. Cmdr. Jon Wilson at (703) 604-5082, DSN 664-5082, or at charles.j.wilson@navy.mil.

For more news from Chief of Naval Personnel, visit www.navy.mil/local/ cnp/.

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MATERNITY LEAVE GUIDANCE RELEASED As promised in the ALNAV release on July 2, NAVADMIN 182/15 announces Navy specific maternity leave information for expecting and new mothers since the start of the new year.

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced on July 2 that effective immediately, women who serve in the Navy and Marine Corps will have 18 weeks of maternity leave available to use during the first year of her child’s life.

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WORN-OUT WARRIORS? ONR LOOKS AT IMPORTANCE OF SLEEP TO WARFIGHTERS To discuss the impact of sleep deprivation on warfighters, and share ideas on how to make sleep more revitalizing, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and the Department of Defense’s Human Performance Optimization Advisory Committee on Aug. 4 held a workshop titled the “Restorative Effects of Sleep.”

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MILITARY SPECIAL

NATION’S PROTECTOR FINISHES COMPTUEX

By MC2 Justin Yarborough USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) Public Affairs

NORFOLK

The amphibious landing dock ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) returned to homeport after successfully completed her involvement in the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group’s (KSGARG) Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) on Aug. 7.

Over the course of several weeks, the men and women of Oak Hill trained during a number of simulated geopolitical scenarios and drills to test the crew’s ability to respond to situations that the ship could encounter

during Oak Hill’s upcoming deployment, as well as operate and coordinate as a part of the KSGARG. “Maritime security operations, noncombatant evacuation operations, visit, board, search and seizure drills, strait transit exercises, each and every event the crew has stepped up to the challenge, came together as a team and met it head on,” said Cmdr. Orlando Bowman, Oak Hill’s commanding officer. “I could be no prouder of each and every Sailor aboard Oak Hill and with the culmination of COMPTUEX. I know that this crew is ready to take the watch overseas.”

The exercise finished with a bang,

with the KSGARG and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conducting a simulated amphibious assault raid off the coast of North Carolina.

Oak Hill, along with the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) leading the charge and the USS Arlington (LPD 24), launched landing craft-air cushion (LCACs), amphibious assault vehicles (AAVs) and landing utility craft (LCUs), ferrying hundreds of Marines and supplies ashore.

COMPTUEX is the final predeployment certification for the KSGARG/MEU, which consists of Kearsarge, Arlington, Oak Hill, the 26th MEU and Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 4.

Join the conversation with Oak Hill online at www.facebook.com/ussoakhill. For more news from Oak Hill, visit www.navy.mil/local/LSD51.

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Lincoln Sailor’s Day with the Tides

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Sailors from the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) teamed up with the Norfolk Tides for Lincoln Day at Harbor Park, Aug. 6.

Lincoln’s Sailor of the quarter, Ship’s Serviceman 1st Class Marquita Canada, threw the first pitch on behalf of the ship to kick off the game.

“I was really nervous because I didn’t want to embarrass myself by not getting the ball to the catcher,” Canada said. “It was a huge honor to represent Lincoln and have fun doing it.”

More than 1,200 Sailors from Lincoln attended the game. The event was organized by the head of Lincoln’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) department, Brooke Webber, and John Muszkewycz, director of group sales for Norfolk Tides baseball club.

“I was really glad to get the opportunity to take a day away from work and be with my family for an event like this,” said Operations Specialist 1st Class Valeria Arellano. “When my son heard the song ‘Take Me Out to the Ball Game’ he just had to have peanuts and cracker jacks afterward.”

The Lincoln color guard was on hand to parade the colors during the national anthem, which was sung by Logistics Specialist 1st Class Mark Pollard.

“When I sing it’s an escape from everyday life and a chance to have fun doing what I enjoy,” Pollard said. “I am a little nervous when I go to sing, but once I start the world slips away and I can get lost in the music.”

As the final touch to a great day of fun, the Norfolk Tides, the AAA affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, took the win from the Louisville Bats for a 2-1 win.

Ship’s Serviceman 1st Class Marquita Canada, a Sailor assigned to aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), throws the first pitch prior to the Norfolk Tides baseball game at Harbor Park.

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Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Sokchantha Brown, assigned to Naval Station Norfolk Branch Health Clinic, cleans a patients teeth at a medical site established at the Roosevelt Douglas Primary School in support of Continuing Promise 2015 in Dominica.

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ARLINGTON COMPLETES COMPTUEX

By MC2 Stevie Tate USS Arlington (LPD 24) Public Affairs

NORFOLK

Sailors from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) and Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) completed composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX), Aug. 7, while operating as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (KSGARG).

COMPTUEX is designed to prepare and assess Arlington and the other ships in the KSGARG individually and as a unit, prior to deployment.

"The goal of this exercise is to demonstrate that the Kearsarge ARG can accomplish the full range of missions we may be tasked with during our deployment, and I would say we met that goal," said Capt. Sean Bailey, commanding officer of Arlington. "We demonstrated that we could operate as an integrated ARG/MEU team under very challenging conditions and in a difficult environment while accomplishing our mission."

During the exercise, Arlington ran through a series of drills that tested the crew's ability to respond to different scenarios, such as maritime patrol, non-combatant evacuation operations, and visit, board, search and seizure

(VBSS) operations.

Completion of COMPTUEX marks the completion of the integrated phase of the ship's training cycle, as well as completion of the certifications that make Arlington deployment ready.

"Completing this exercise makes me feel part of something important and relevant that matters to our country in a huge way," said Lt. Cmdr. Emily Bassett, executive officer of Arlington. "Up until this point, we have been tested on our ability to perform in individual warfare areas, and we've done so spectacularly. What we can appreciate now that we could not appreciate during the basic phase is how important all of those warfare areas are when they are integrated into the Navy and Marine Corps team."

The three-week exercise also helped to develop cooperation between the different units in the KSGARG by allowing it to practice responding together to various plausible scenarios.

"Many of the scenarios we were faced with during COMPTUEX are similar to the operations currently being conducted throughout the world," said Bailey. "The high operational tempo was something that we may see at times during deployment, and it was great training for everyone aboard Arlington."

Key components of COMPTUEX are communication and cooperation, not only between the ships, but also between the Sailors and Marines aboard.

"One of the very unique things you will find in the Department of Defense is the Navy and Marine Corps team," said Lt. Col. Daniel Coleman, commander of Arlington's Marine Corps forces. "You look outside and see Marine Corps aircraft landing on the Navy's flight deck and that relationship allows us to do great things for our nation. This training is great for both Marines and Sailors, and the harder we work here, the more prepared we are going to be when we face a real life situation when we deploy."

Bailey echoed the sentiments of his fellow officers, and also stressed how critical the ARG and MEU are to each others' success.

"We are designed to operate as one team," said Bailey. "The MEU needs the support of the ARG, and the ARG has only limited missions that we can perform without the MEU. So, it really is about being an integrated team. We really came together both internally and with the rest of the Kearsarge ARG and 26 MEU. It has been a great start to what I believe will be an exceptional maiden deployment for Arlington."

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USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1) arrived in Belize, Aug. 3, to offload adaptive force packages (AFPs) during Southern Partnership StationJoint High Speed Vessel 2015 (SPS-JHSV 15).

SPS-JHSV 15 is a U.S. 4th Fleet deployment designed to strengthen civil and maritime capabilities with regional partner nations in the Central, South American and Caribbean areas of responsibility.

“The SPS-JHSV 15 mission is structured around subject-matter-expert exchanges with our partners, building partner capabilities, humanitarian aid and disaster relief and training together to prevent counter-illicit trafficking all of which serve our shared interests and values throughout the region,” said Capt. Robert J. Cepek, mission commander of Southern Partnership StationJoint High Speed Vessel 2015.

“During SPS-JHSV 15 we will train alongside our partners in Belize and further explore and leverage the Spearhead’s capabilities. The U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) area of operations is the perfect environment to accomplish these goals for the current SPSJHSV missions and SPS-JHSV missions of the future.”

This is the second time Spearhead is dropping off AFPs and military equipment in Belize.

The adaptive force packages are comprised of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Platoon, Navy divers assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 and a Navy mass communication specialist diver.

Each unit will spend time working with the Belize Defense Force to strengthen relationships and employ defense forces in cooperative maritime security operations to maintain access, enhance interoperability and build enduring partnerships that foster regional security.

The AFPs are scheduled to remain in Belize to work with the Belize Defense Force until August when JHSV 1 returns to reload and transport service members to continue the SPS-JHSV 15 mission.

SPS-JHSV 15 is a U.S. Navy deployment focused on subject matter expert exchanges with partner nation militaries and security forces.

U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command and U.S. 4th Fleet employ maritime forces in cooperative maritime security operations in order to maintain access, enhance interoperability, and build enduring partnerships that foster regional security in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility.

MCSN Lindsey E. Skelton Veterans listen to a lecture in the Solar Ready Vets classroom at Tidewater Community College in Chesapeake, Va. Solar Ready Vets is a program designed to equip veterans leaving active duty service with skills and experience for transition to the civilian workforce in the solar industry.

PREPARING “SOLAR READY VETS” FOR FUTURE CAREERS

By MCSN William B. Dodge Navy Public Affairs Support Element East

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Students from the inaugural class of the Solar Ready Vets are slated to graduate from Tidewater Community College (TCC) in Chesapeake, Virginia, Aug. 17, after six weeks of training in solar energy system installation.

Since September 2014, the Department of Energy (DOE) has formed a joint partnership with Naval Station Norfolk and Hampton Roads, as well as various military installations across the U.S., to provide active duty service members nearing the end of their enlistment with possible career options.

“This program was put together to give to vets who are nearing the end of their careers, an opportunity to train in the solar industry,” said Barry Rice, an instructor with TCC. The courses take place on or nearby military installations and are led by DOE master instructors using solar photovoltaic equipment. The pilot program prepares veterans for careers as solar energy system installers, sales representatives and system

inspectors. The DOE covers all costs for tuition, materials and exam fees.

“You have a family of five and you’re used to making so much, and you go to the civilian sector and it’s a fraction of what you make, so this opportunity gives you a footing,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mates (Fuels) 1st Class Shane Hawkey.

At the end of their training, service members will take the North American Board of Certified Energy Professionals Photovoltaic Entry Level Certification Exam. They will also receive employment interviews from major U.S. solar companies in hopes of finding full-time employment. As of 2014 the U.S. solar industry employed 174,000 professionals and is poised to add 35,000 additional full-time employees each year.

“Anyone who has training in the solar industry is definitely going to have a leg up on acquiring those jobs, and that’s what we’re trying to do here,” said Rice. “We want to impart the knowledge, get them acclimated to the industry and the way the industry operates, and once they get that information on their resumes, get them able to speak intelligently on the industry.”

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Region Legal Service Office Mid-Atlantic holds change of command

By MC2 Edward Guttierrez III Navy Public Affairs Support Element East

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Capt. David G. Wilson was relieved by Capt. Lawrence D. Hill, Jr. as commanding officer of Region Legal Service Office (RLSO) Mid-Atlantic (MIDLANT) during a change of command ceremony aboard Naval Station Norfolk, Aug. 4.

“It has been an honor and a distinct privilege to have been entrusted to lead the men and women of Regional Legal Service Office Mid-Atlantic,” said Wilson. “I believe in all my heart and soul that I have the best men and women and the best legal team in Naval Legal Service Command.”

Capt. Hill previously served as Fleet Judge Advocate, U.S. Fleet Forces Command. A native of Stoneham, Massachusetts, he graduated from Norwich University through the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program in 1989. He served as a surface warfare officer before being selected for the Navy’s Law Education Program. Hill graduated from Suffolk University Law School in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1996, and earned a master of law degree from Georgetown University Law Center in 2007.

Hill is a member of the Massachusetts Bar and his personal decorations include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal and various unit and campaign awards.

Rear Adm. John Hannink, deputy judge advocate general of the Navy and commander, Naval Legal Service Command, was the event’s guest speaker.

“A change of command is an important event,” said Hannink. “It’s important for these officers who are involved, but it is just as important for the entire command because without the support of the entire command, there is no military unit that can be fully effective.”

RLSO MIDLANT supports fleet operational readiness by providing high-quality legal services to Navy commands without their own assigned judge advocate or general counsel and authorized personnel to include Sailors and their families.

For more news from Navy Public Affairs Support Element, East, visit www.navy.mil/local/pacennorfolk/.

MC3 L. C. Edwards Sailors assigned to aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) participate in a motorcycle rodeo at the Norfolk Naval Exchange to demonstrate motorcycle safety and mentor junior riders during the 180 days of summer.

Motorcycles: A safe way to ride

By MC3 J. A. Mateo USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Public Affairs

NORFOLK

Harry S. Truman Sailors highlighted safety during the 4th annual Motorcycle Rodeo through Hampton Roads for 97 miles, July 28.

According to Virginia’s Department of Motor Vehicle, 1,778 motorcycle related injuries were reported in 2014.

Truman’s Motorcycle Safety Coordinator, Chief Aviation Maintenance Administrationman S. R. Tiggs said events like these are aimed at reducing these accidents.

The motorcycle rodeo paired junior riders with experienced riders to share best practices of motorcycle safety, proper personal protective wear inspections and motorcycle inspections.

Tiggs said the motorcycle rodeo was a success because it allowed Sailors to practice safe riding without any incidents.

“All riders took the advance riders

courses, but practicing the fundamentals is what makes the material stick,” said Tiggs. “The command allowed us to take a day to practice what we learned and use operational risk management.”

Tiggs said the riders reviewed safety techniques and practiced single riding and group riding formation while sharing personal experiences.

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class J. Soto, an experienced rider, said the rodeo is a hands-on experience that benefits any rider.

“Motorcycle safety is a big issue and having a day dedicated to learning how to prevent incidents by sharing situations and different technique is a proactive approach,” said Soto.

Legalman 1st Class M. T. Thomas, an experienced rider, said the rodeo was a great way to get individuals who love to ride to speak about their experience and share the road with the more junior riders.

“I’ve been riding for almost ten years,” said Thomas. “Since I have many years of

experience, I was able to show new riders things, such as hand signals and being aware of their surroundings. While junior riders were reminded of basic safety techniques I learned how to share the road with someone with less experience.”

Tiggs said motorcycle riders and anyone that is interested in owning or riding a motorcycle has to communicate it to their chain of command.

The rider will show all proper documentation to their motorcycle safety representative, complete basic riding courses, and participate in the annual rodeo. This provides Sailors with essential safety techniques that can prevent common incidents.

According to Naval Station Norfolk Instruction 5100.12B, the intent for the motorcycle rodeo is to provide the necessary resources and education to motorcycle riders so that they can remain as safe as possible.

For more news from USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), visit www.navy.mil/ local/cvn75/.

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Participants in the annual ASYMCA Mud Run held Aug. 8 at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story crawl their way out of the final mud pit on their way to the finish line.

Proceeds from the event assist the ASYMCA of Hampton Roads to provide programs that support junior military families.

RUNNERS GET DIRTY DURING ASYMCA MUD RUN AT JEBLCFS NABLC Public Affairs VIRGINIA BEACH

Nearly 1,200 runners, joggers and walkers braved wind, rain, sand and mud on Aug. 8 to help raise funds for the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) during the 15th Annual ASYMCA Mud Run held aboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. It was a morning of sweat, sand, climbing obstacles and pits of mud that got muddier as the runners trudged their way through the course. Overall, it was a day of fun!

The Mud Run has become a signature event for the ASYMCA, a non-profit organization serving junior military families throughout the region. The proceeds from the Mud Run help the ASYMCA provide junior military families childcare, child development, spouse support activities and much more.

Each year the ASYMCA gives adult runners an eight-kilometer, mud-slinging, heart-pumping course to conquer and a fun-filled but challenging MiniMud Run for children.

For a complete list of Mud Run results, visit www.asymcamudrun.com and for more information on the ASYMCA, visit www.asymca.org.

JEBLCFS Public Affairs Runners crawl their way through the final mud pit on their way to the finish line during the annual ASYMCA Mud Run held August 8 on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story.

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CEREMONY | Beaver relieves Clark as Naval Station Norfolk CO Continued from front

Bill Tiernan | The Virginian-Pilot Family, friends and Sailors gathered in a hangar at the Norfolk Naval Station Aug. 7 for a change of command ceremony where Capt. Douglas Beaver relieved Capt. Robert E. Clark, Jr., as the commanding officer of Naval Station Norfolk.

TRUMAN

higher honor than to lead the Navy’s largest installation.

“Naval Station Norfolk has the highest caliber of dedicated military and civilian personnel on the planet, doing their part every day to keep this strategically important installation focused on supporting warfighting readiness with absolute precision,” said Culler. “Having that caliber of individuals is a blessing for any commanding officer.”

Clark assumed command of NSN in February 2014 and will retire in November following 26 years of naval service. A Virginia native, his personal awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), Navy Commendation Medal (four awards), Navy Achievement Medal (three awards) and various other personal and campaign awards.

“To the Sailors and civilians of Naval Station Norfolk, you’ve made me so incredibly proud, “said Clark.

“I can’t thank you enough for your hard work and dedication to Naval Station Norfolk and the entire fleet. It has truly been an honor and privilege to serve as your commanding officer.”

“Since 1917, Naval Station Norfolk has prepared and supported the fleet in every conflict since World War I,” said Culler. “Our nation, our people, our children and our grandchildren live a little safer and freer because of the exceptional support this installation has provided to the fleet, our warfighters, and their families – the mission has always been crystal clear and it has required great commanding officers ... to ensure mission success regardless of the challenges and circumstances.”

Valerie Matney completes a rope climb as part of the fifth annual “Workout to Remember” to honor 31 service members who died Aug. 6, 2011, in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan.

| Peter

received training with ship’s equipment Continued from front to come and watch people do stuff, go up on the bridge and look out at everything, but it’s been more than that – it’s been interactive.”

Peter met Truman underway, flying aboard on a C-2A Greyhound transportation aircraft. He arrived with his family, donned in a flight suit, bringing enough excitement to power the ship.

“He has the biggest smile I’ve seen in my life,” said Lt. K. L. Muhlenberg, a tactical action officer aboard Truman. “The first time I saw Peter was up on the Flag Bridge and he was the first one in the room – I knew it was him instantly because his smile just filled up the room. He’s such a happy and appreciative person, just a really cool kid.”

Due to his previous experience flying F/A-18s, Muhlenberg was chosen to be an escort for Peter’s visit.

“It’s a real pleasure to do these events,” said Muhlenberg. “Peter’s dream was to be a naval aviator jet pilot.”

Peter toured many parts of the ship, spent time on the flight deck during flight operations, flew in an MH-60S Seahawk, assigned to the “Chargers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, and put on full aviation gear to sit in the pilot’s seat of a EA-18G Growler, assigned to the “Vikings” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129.

Out on the flight deck, Peter became a pilot – well, as much as he could without years of formal training.

“It was more than I expected,” said Peter. “I didn’t quite get to fly, but I wouldn’t trust me at the helm of a helicopter or a jet either – not yet. Stay in the Navy long enough and you’ll see me up on the flight deck.”

While touring Truman, Peter received hands-on training with some of the ship’s equipment, including a .50 caliber machine gun with Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class M. D. Kenworthy.

“Unfortunately, I couldn’t let him shoot it, so we did some dry-fire training,” said Kenworthy. “He got to rack it, load the ammo, look through the sights and put on the body armor. I got the feeling that he liked guns, he did it very well – better than some people that I’ve worked with before. He was very highly motivated and did great. He’s got a spot as a Gunner’s Mate if he wants it.”

By the end of the trip, Peter’s positive energy had left his mark on most everyone he met.

“It was a really amazing experience, mainly because of how excited he was to be here,” said Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class C. Lay, one of the Sailors who took Peter on his helicopter ride. “Seeing someone that thrilled to be around what we do is great. He is really smart, too. He asked questions about flight that a lot of junior crewmen and pilots would be asking. It’s clearly a passion to him.”

At the end of the flight, Lay gave Peter the rescue swimmer patch from his flight suit as a souvenir from the visit.

“It’s kind of a tradition to give our patches away,” said Lay. “I had actually been saving that one. We had them made in Bahrain so there are only fifteen copies of that specific patch. It seemed like the right time to finally give it away.”

Peter managed to inspire a new motivation in many of the Sailors he met. Lay described Peter’s enthusiasm as “refreshing” and explained he would remember this tour for a long time.

“It was a really rewarding experience,” said Muhlenberg. “To be able to make a kid’s day is better than anything in the world. This visit is something I would do a thousand times. It feels good to see the crew make a person that happy.”

Peter and his family launched off Truman’s flight deck the next evening, Aug. 7. After having his wish granted and living the Navy life for a day, Peter holds military members in high regard and looks forward to a life of working with them.

“I’ve always looked up to people in the military and I’ve always tried to hold myself to be disciplined.

Thank you so much for the job you do for us. You’re like a big family and its really amazing.”

MC2 Shannon M. Smith

MEMORIAL

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Fallen service members honored Continued from front Drops of sweat fell from faces of participants as they completed the fifth annual “Workout to Remember,” which is designed to remember the 30 military service members, many of whom were Navy SEALS, and one military service dog, who died in a helicopter accident Aug. 6, 2011. Their CH-47 Chinook helicopter “Extortion 17” was downed while transporting a quick reaction force attempting to reinforce an engaged unit of Army Rangers in Wardak province, west of Kabul, Afghanistan.

The workout was the centerpiece for the 31Heroes Project, a nonprofit organization that raises money for surviving family members of fallen service members through athletic endeavors and competitive fundraising events.

31Heroes Project organizers reinforced the theme of the event by playing “Taps” and formally reading the names of each of the 31 fallen service members to start the day.

“We really make sure that we constantly have those names on the forefront of our minds,” said Liz Lindsay, director of marketing for the 31Heroes Project. “We’re saying the names of friends and family of ours that have passed away since then and before that event, we’re just making sure that everyone knows why we’re doing this … it’s to say that we’re here to work out and sweat and give everything for this guy, or that guy, or this woman, because of what they’ve given to us.”

For the workout of the day (WOD), pairs of athletes completed multiple repetitions of eight thrusters, six 15foot high rope climbs, and 11 box jumps within 31 minutes. Each represents a significant number, 8-6-1131. While one member completed the thrusters, rope climbs and box jumps, his or her partner ran a 400-meter dash

MC2 Shannon M. Smith Danielle Throckmorton, who served 10 years in the Air National Guard, performs a box jump as part of the fifth annual “Workout to Remember” to honor 31 service members who died on Aug. 6, 2011, in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan.

carrying a sandbag.

“When the workout was designed, they put a lot of thought into paying homage to the guys,” said Jason Fernandez, 31Heroes Project chief executive officer and former Navy supply officer.

“It’s one of those things that when you’re in the military it’s ingrained to ‘don’t necessarily think about yourself, think about the guy next to you’ and that’s kind of the theme we wanted to go with for the workout when we made it.”

The Town Point Park event combined the 31Heroes WOD with the Norfolk Joggin’ for Frogmen 5K, an additional event named for the Navy Seals’ nickname. A “Tadpole Trot” was also held for kids ages six and under.

“Lots of the commands get really heavily involved in this, we have lots of (SEAL) team guys come out, we have Sailors, we have Marines, we have Air Force, we have basically every branch represented here,” Lindsay said. “In addition to that we also have a lot of first responders too, which is really awesome, just seeing the camaraderie between everyone who really gives back to our community and our country.”

More than 300 gyms worldwide organized 31Heroes WOD events to coincide with the Norfolk event. Athletes were also encouraged to participate remotely if a local gym was not hosting the event.

Yeoman 1st Class (SW) Maryjoe Rifenburgh, assigned to Naval Special

Warfare Development, said the workout brings people closer together.

“If it wasn’t for events like this, you know, all the bad stuff going on in the media, it would just consume you,” Rifenburgh said. “Things like this reassure you that there is still good in the world.”

This was Rifenburgh’s second year participating, but she said the event hit close to home after she lost a close friend earlier in the year.

“It just reinforced why I joined the Navy and why I wanted to do this,” Rifenburgh said. “It shows support for the community, it shows that reassurance that the Navy still cares, and that even when you’re at your weakest point, you know there’s still somebody there that will pick you up and tell you that it’s OK and to keep moving and just never give up.”

Most participants walked away from the challenge feeling a sense of accomplishment, and Lindsay says she loves being a part of it. But she said the most rewarding thing of the event is interacting with family and friends who have lost someone.

“Just being able to say we’re standing beside you, we’re not forgetting,” Lindsay said. “Just to see that relief on their face, that their loved one did not die in vain and that they’re going to continue living on in this legacy.”

For more information on the 31Heroes Project, visit http://www.31heroes.com.

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HULL SWAP BEGINS

George Washington arrives in San Diego

By MC2 Paolo Bayas USS George Washington Public Affairs

SAN DIEGO

The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) arrived in San Diego to conduct a 10-day hull swap with the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) as part of a force structure change, Aug. 10.

Ronald Reagan (RR) will relieve George Washington (GW) as the Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier in Yokosuka, Japan, and GW will return to Newport News, Virginia, for a mid-life refueling complex overhaul (RCOH) following a deployment around South America.

"I would like to thank our Sailors and their fami-

Admiral Richardson confirmed as next CNO

By MC1 Elliott Fabrizio Chief of Naval Operations Public Affiars

WASHINGTON

Adm. John M. Richardson, director, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, was confirmed by the Senate as the 31st Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Aug. 5.

Richardson will replace Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert

lies," said Capt. Timothy Kuehhas, GW's commanding officer. "To ensure the success of this historic hull swap, the Sailors aboard the three ships and their families have had to remain flexible to ensure the Navy's carrier fleet is manned effectively. Key personnel, especially those related to unique systems, will remain with their ships. For training of new crews, each ship will go through a tailored syllabus following the crew swap."

RR was one of the first responders during Operation Tomodachi in 2011 after the earthquake and tsunami, establishing a strong tie between the ship and the community of Japan. In addition, RR recently completed a maintenance period where it had many of its systems upgraded.

"Our relationship with Japan is vital to U.S. na-

tional security interests abroad," said Kuehhas.

"Providing USS Ronald Reagan forward in Japan ensures the United States is best positioned to honor our security commitment to Japan. Our forwarddeployed naval forces in U.S. 7th Fleet, along with their counterparts in the Japan Self-Defense Forces, comprise the core capabilities needed by the alliance to meet our common strategic objectives."

Following the turnover and personnel swap between RR and GW, RR will conduct a flight deck certification and tailor the ship's training availability before departing the Southern California operating area to proceed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

For more news from USS George Washington (CVN 73), visit www.navy.mil/local/cvn73/.

MC3 Gerald Dudley Reynolds The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) pulls into Naval Air Station North Island to participate in a cross deck exercise.

Developing the Sonar Technician Surface Combat Systems Training Continuum

By Lt. Cmdr. Willard Phillips Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Training Center

Adm. John M. Richardson who has been CNO since September 2011. Vice Adm. Frank Caldwell, who was also confirmed by the Senate, will succeed Richardson later this month as the director, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.

“I am honored and humbled to have been nominated

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Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Training Center (FLEASWTRACEN), which manages and operates Sonar Technician Surface (STG) “A” and “C” schools, hosted the STG combat systems strategic training ratings review (CSSTRR) at their facility on board Naval Base Point Loma, July 21 – 23.

Twenty-four Navy commands and three ships, including the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) and the future guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000),

attended to discuss STG career paths, manning, training, different community and platform requirements, and Sailor 2025.

Representatives from fleet and training commands, SQQ-89 and littoral combat ship (LCS) program offices, as well as community managers from the Navy Personnel Command, attended the event.

The Center for Surface Combat Systems (CSCS) oversees 14 learning sites, including FLEASWTRACEN, and is responsible for combat systems training across the rates of fire controlman, operations specialist, gunner’s mate, sonar technician surface, mineman, interior communications electrician, and electronics technician.

In December 2014, CSCS developed the CSSTRR to review each rating in a series of strategic reviews that will serve to form the basis for a formal training approach. The STG CSSTRR is the fourth review to be completed.

FLEASWTRACEN’s Senior Instructor Senior Chief Sonar Technician (Surface) Keith Albro, who coordinated the event, says the review was a great way to discuss the future of the STG rating.

“The STG CSSTRR was an opportunity for all STG rating stakeholders, from the initial accession Sailor to the Echelon II commands, to come

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Military families face the challenges of deployments and frequent moves and the impact they have on their children’s morale and education.

Air Force Senior Master Sgt. David Mason, a security forces first sergeant here, his wife, Jennifer, and their four daughters spoke with DOD News about the impact his deployments have had on their family.

Missed birthdays David Mason’s last deployment was to Iraq five years ago. He said he was fortunate that during his seven deployments he didn’t miss any births, although he did miss birthdays.

“He was here for my graduation and when I turned 16 and 18,” said Brooke, 18, who was happy her father didn’t miss her special days, but joked that her curfew becomes stricter when he’s home.

The Mason’s youngest daughter, Laura, 11, said her father ordered Daddy Dolls and Daddy Blankets that had their baby pictures with him on them. Daddy Dolls are personalized soft dolls printed with the image of a loved one.

“I still have the doll, and I still sleep with mine,” she said, her face lighting up.

Melanie, 15, said she missed seeing her dad around the house.

“I missed waking him up in the morning, tackling him and hugging him, telling him good morning,” she said.

Venessa, 13, said she remembers when her father came back from one deployment, they all surprised him.

“He dropped his bags, and everybody started running toward him. I ran up to him and hugged him,” she said. “I was upset he was gone so long because I love my dad so much. I missed him.”

Jennifer Mason said his last few deployments to Iraq were the hardest for her.

“He would usually go out on night missions, and I would be up all night, just waiting for his phone call to let me know that he got back from his mission safely,” she said. “He likes to deploy because he likes to be out there doing

Moves challenge children’s education Military families experience permanent change of station moves every four or so years for enlisted members and slightly less for officers. Their children face challenges as they adjust to different school requirements from state to state.

While at Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina, the Mason children attended school at Fort Bragg for 10 years. When they moved to Buckley Air Force Base in Colorado, they attended a public school off base. Jennifer said the high school was new and employed a different grading system with Us, Ps and Ss instead of the usual A to F system.

“I don’t think it was Common Core,” she said. “It was nothing we had seen. When the girls got their report cards, we couldn’t tell if they were progressing or if it was a bad grade.

We moved the girls to a charter school and a normal grading system. It was really nice there, and people from our church went there, but they taught the science courses backward. They taught physics, then chemistry, biology and earth science instead of the other way around like I was taught.”

Jennifer added, “When we got to Maryland, it was really difficult. My oldest had to take biology with the freshmen, and she was like, ‘They’re going to think I’m stupid because I’m a junior.’ She was ahead of them on chemistry and physics, though.”

Brooke said the other challenge was the testing. She had taken the exit exams in Colorado and had an issue with those scores transferring when she moved to Maryland.

“Here, they have testing that you have to take and that almost interfered with my graduation,” Brooke said. “I didn’t want to not graduate because the military decided at the last minute to move us. That’s not fair to me or anybody else that has to deal with that because they’ve had problems with that at the school.”

All of the girls said it’s hard to move away from the friends they make.

“You get really close to them and you get to know them and then you have to move again

– it’s hard,” Laura said. “The first few days of a new school, you have to walk the hallways by yourself because people who aren’t military are with their friends because they don’t move as much.”

Melanie said she met her friend Rebecca in North Carolina in the third grade and hadn’t seen her in five years.

“When she came from Texas, and she showed up at my door, we both cried, and we were so overwhelmed that we got to see each other after five years,” she said. “We just clicked. We had so much fun together.”

The girls said through it all, they have each other, though they can get on each other’s nerves.

“I have a close relationship with my mom, my dad and all my siblings. We’re all really close and we get along great but sometimes it sucks because if they do anything, I get blamed for it because I’m supposed to be setting the example for them. We all get along,” Brooke said, smiling at her sisters.

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Proud of father’s military service Venessa said though the moves can be a challenge, she’s still proud of her dad being in the military.

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Brooke plans on going to community college so she can “have a good job,” she said.

Venessa said she hopes to either be a lawyer or work for the Air Force Office of Special Investigations.

“Education is important because it’s good to learn and be smart so you can be successful and have a good job,” she said. “I have good goals.

I take school seriously. I want my parents to be proud of me and at the same time, I want to be proud of myself too.”

Jennifer said she hopes all of her daughters will go to college.

David said he continues to work on his time management, to make time for just him and his wife, as well as having daddy-daughter dates so that he can spend one-on-one time with each daughter.

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FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | AUG 13, 2015 | THE FLAGSHIP | B3 The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) transits the Pacific Ocean.

George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, are en route to conduct a hull-swap with the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) after serving seven years as the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier in Yokosuka, Japan.

NSA Bethesda hosts its first ‘National Night Out’ Naval Support Activity Bethesda Public Affairs BETHESDA, MD.

Naval Support Activity Bethesda (NSAB) Police Department sponsored its first National Night Out on the installation Aug. 4 with the goal of building police-community relationships.

Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Colleen Dibble, NSAB crime prevention officer, said the event was focused on community policing to make the police department more approachable, “instead of always being the guys writing your tickets.”

“We want to help you guys out, we want to show everyone what we do,” said Dibble, who organized NSAB’s event.

National Night Out is a 32-year-old campaign that seeks to promote police-community partnerships to make neighborhoods safe. NSAB’s event was held outside the United Service Organization (USO) Warrior and Family Center at Bethesda where NSAB police and other base organizations, and local law enforcement explained their missions and showed off police and fire vehicles.

One area that drew a crowd was the canine demonstration, where members of the Marine Corps Base Quantico Security Battalion Military Working Dogs Section showed how their dogs approached subjects as well as how the dogs can locate explosives in a suitcase.

In addition to NSAB police and base organizations, several local community organizations, businesses and restaurants attended the event providing activities, information, promotional items and food.

NSAB Executive Director Bill Meekins signed a National Night Out proclamation and reminded those assembled of the “See Something, Say Something” campaign, encouraging community members to report suspicious activity if they observe it. Meekins thanked all the organizations for coming to NSAB’s National Night Out event, but more importantly, for their work in providing a safe and secure community.

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USS GEORGE WASHINGTON HAS RECORD BREAKING FUELING-AT-SEA

By MC3 Brian Sloan USS George Washington Public Affairs

EASTERN PACIFIC OCEAN

The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) conducted a record breaking fueling-at-sea (FAS) with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) July 31.

During the evolution, an unprecedented 205,292 gallons of JP-5 was given to Chafee surpassing the previous record of approximately 33,000 gallons delivered by the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) in 2010.

“The typical amount of fuel passed during a normal evolution is between 5 and 10 thousand gallons,” said Chief Warrant Officer 2 William Dinsmore, George Washington’s fuels boatswain.

“In the past we have proved that we could refuel them [cruisers and destroyers] if we needed to, during this evolution we actually refueled them.”

Hundreds of Sailors working for several different departments were required

for the FAS to be successful, according to Lt. Cmdr. Reza Chegini, George Washington’s 1st lieutenant.

“Operations Department worked scheduling, Navigation worked course and desired location, Engineering ensured that the electrical and auxiliary portions of the systems were ready, Air provided the personnel to operate the pump system to transfer fuel and, of course, Deck provided the qualified personnel to rig and operate the station,” said Chegini.

Additionally, Air Department’s V-4 division contributed several man-hours in preparation for transferring the JP-5, according to Dinsmore.

“Before we started pumping fuel to the Chafee, we had to ensure our pump rooms were aligned correctly, so we walked the entire system and verified all the individual valves were in the correct position,” said Dinsmore.

Furthermore, George Washington overcame unique challenges during the evolution.

“The major challenge to this evolution was getting the JP-5 from our forward-

most service tanks to the one farthest aft,” said Dinsmore. “Normally, we would use our aft pump room, which would greatly reduce the distance the fuel had to travel, but we had to use our forward pump room because of the amount of fuel the Chafee requested.”

According to Chegini, George Washington’s performance is a testament to the ship’s capabilities.

“The mishap-free execution of this event is a direct reflection of the level of professionalism displayed daily by George Washington’s crew as they remain mindful of the fact that we are the United States Navy – our nation’s sea power, ready guardians of peace, victorious in war,” said Chegini.

George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, are en route to conduct a hull-swap with the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) after serving seven years as the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier in Yokosuka, Japan.

For more news from USS George Washington (CVN 73), visit www.navy. mil/local/cvn73/.

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FEMA sends Sailors, Marines for Typhoon Soudelor relief to Saipan Joint Region Marianas Public Affairs ASAN, GUAM

U.S. Marine Corps photo by combat correspondent Sgt. James Gulliver Service members with Pacific Partnership 2015 wave to locals from aboard the Military Sealift Command joint high speed vessel USNS Millinocket (JHSV 3). The service members are assigned toTask Force Forager and will be in the Philippines until Aug. 15 providing medical and engineering assistance.

Pacific Partnership 2015 hosts opening ceremony in Philippines

By MC1 Carla Burdt Pacific Partnership Public Affairs

SAN FERNANDO CITY, PHILIPPINES

Pacific Partnership 2015 (PP15) Task Force Forager (TFF) members and Armed Forces of the Philippines service members kicked off the PP15 mission visit here during an opening ceremony Aug. 6.

TFF, embarked aboard the Military Sealift Command joint high speed vessel USNS Millinocket (JHSV 3), arrived in San Fernando City, La Union, Aug. 4, and will spend ten days conducting medical, dental, veterinary, engineering, band and community relations engagements.

Commander Naval Task Force 11, Philippines navy Capt. Albert Mogol, explained the value of Pacific Partnership.

“Through our program trainings and exercises, we can be assured that we can be ready to plan, train and conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster response operations in accordance with international standards,” said Mogol.

TFF’s medical task force, comprised of 56 professionals from 20 different disciplines, will integrate with local doctors, nurses, veterinarians and den-

tists to provide medical care and build joint competency through hands-on training, seminars and public outreach programs.

“The men and women of Task Force Forager look forward to engaging with the people of the Philippines, sharing common goals and exchanging customs, culture and traditions,” said TFF Commodore, Capt. James Meyer.

“The long-standing alliance between the Philippines and the United States has contributed to peace, stability, and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region for many years and this mission will continue to strengthen our nations’ partnership.”

A 12-person engineering team from TFF comprised of service members from Amphibious Construction Battalion (ACB) 1, ACB-2, and the 7th Engineer Support Battalion, will join Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5 and Philippine navy Seabees, who have been working sideby-side for over a month at Eulogio Elementary School, Caba High School, and Boy-Utan Elementary School.

“We can be assured of improved interoperability for ourselves for the benefit of all involved,” said Mogol. “For the duration of the mission we have

organized trainings and exercises to improve our knowledge and skills. One of the most valuable projects is the construction of school buildings. Through our joint efforts we have successfully started the construction and renovation of schools.”

The task force’s civil affairs team will be conducting disaster preparedness training and exercises to help the country better respond in the event of a crisis.

The Army and Navy joint band, under the leadership of U.S. Pacific Fleet Band, will be performing at multiple locations throughout the community.

“Task Force Forager service members will also participate in numerous scheduled sporting events and community relations activities to invest in the children and youth-the future of the Philippines,” said Meyer.

Millinocket and embarked TFF, led by an expeditionary command element from the Navy’s 30th Naval Construction Regiment (30 NCR) from Port Hueneme, California, are currently serving as the secondary platform for PP15. The primary platform for the mission is the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19).

Through the coordination of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) will depart Guam and arrive in Saipan Aug. 8 to provide relief in the aftermath of Typhoon Soudelor, which devastated the island Aug. 2-3.

Agencies including the Government of Guam, American Red Cross, Ayuda Foundation and other non-profit and non-governmental organizations have provided drinking water, bed sheets, food, generators, power lines and other electrical restoration supplies to aid in the effort.

Upon arriving in Saipan, the supplies will be sent to distribution sites, shelters and schools around the island to provide the much needed supplies to local residents and government agencies.

Leah Eclavea Sailors and Marines load cases of water onto the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) in preparation for the ship getting underway to deploy to Saipan.

DANGEROUS DISTRACTIONS:

Avoiding unintended consequences

By Lt. j.g. Clyde Shavers Special to Navy Installations Command Public Affairs

WASHINGTON

A quick glance at the news headlines will tell you that dangerous distractions are everywhere and even a seemingly safe swim at the beach can lead to disaster without good situational awareness.

The Navy provides resources through local programs and briefings at our installations to help Sailors avoid unintended consequences of many seemingly harmless activities.

“When Sailors arrive at a new command,

they generally don’t know what training and resources are available, so a good thing to do upon arrival is to attend the command safety indoctrination briefing to understand installation specific safety programs and hear about local hazards,” said Richard Maiello, safety director at Navy Installations Command (NIC).

The installation briefings are helpful, but still there are many incidents that can be easily avoided by ensuring all distractions are taken care of prior to heading off base.

If you’re driving, make sure any distractions are placed well-away from the driver’s seat prior to starting the car. Anything

“Ashland, as part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Readiness Group, has been underway in the region conducting routine training and exercises. We have precisely the capabilities and capacity, at the right place and time to respond,” said Ashland Commanding Officer Cmdr. Daniel Duhan.

“Along with the 31st MEU [Marine Expeditionary Unit], we are just one part of Typhoon Soudelor relief efforts. With the collaboration between the Navy, Marines, local and federal government agencies, we hope to make significant contributions to the effort.”

Ashland, homeported in Sasebo, Japan, is the eighth and last of the Whidbey Island-class ships to be commissioned and the second Navy ship to bear that name.

She is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations with her crew of more than 600 Sailors and Marines.

you do other than drive your car distracts your focus and can lead quickly to an accident, especially with crowded road conditions at many locations.

The National Security Council (NSC) categorizes distracted driving as a public health threat, ranking it with alcohol and speeding as leading factors behind deaths and serious injuries in vehicle accidents.

“I’m often amazed at the risks people take in their cars when they’re focused on things such as talking or texting on cell phones, playing with other devices, watching TV, reading books, or listening to music using earphones when driving,” said Robert Kle-

bahn, Naval District Washington Regional Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP) manager. “Not only are they a danger to themselves, but also to every other vehicle in their vicinity.”

However, distracted driving is just one way people are at risk. Recreational activities can provide as much danger as driving when proper precautions are ignored.

According to Maiello, commands provide a local hazards brief that identifies high-risk recreational activities. The brief provides safety tips to avoid unintended consequences. For more information about local hazards in your area, contact your base security office.

The Navy remains committed to educating personnel of the importance in being aware of their surroundings. Safety-awareness campaigns sponsored by the Naval Safety Center also provide insight and training on ways to be situationally aware and safe.

FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | AUG 13, 2015 | THE FLAGSHIP | B5 Below: Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Levi Wallace, an instructor with Surface Common Core and Boatswain’s Mate ‘A’ School, Center for Surface Combats Systems Unit, talks to the family of World War II veteran Lt. Cmdr. Aubrey H. Gunn during a tour of USS Whitehat.

Family of WWII veteran returns to see building dedicated to patriarch

By Zach Mott Training Support Center Great Lakes Public Affairs

GREAT LAKES, ILL.

Family members of World War II veteran Lt. Cmdr. Aubrey H. Gunn gathered at USS Whitehat on Naval Station Great Lakes to see the building dedicated to their patriarch Aug. 4.

Lucy Murphy and Jennifer Almond, both granddaughters of Gunn, along with their children and Lucy’s husband, toured the “ship in a bottle” and learned about the duties their grandfather would have performed as a boatswain’s mate during his 30-year Navy career.

“As a boatswain’s mate, moving all the way up to lieutenant commander, he went from someone who drives the ship, someone who paints the ship, to becoming the one in charge of those Sailors, all the way up to commanding the Sailors on the ship,” said Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class (SW) Levi Wallace, an instructor with Surface Common Core and BM ‘A’ School, Center for Surface Combats Systems Unit (CSCSU).

“That’s pretty cool.”

Gunn joined the Navy in 1919 as a recruit assigned to Naval Station Great Lakes, and trained to become a boatswain’s mate. During his career he earned chief boatswain’s mate in 1934, warrant boatswain in 1936 and chief boatswain in 1942.

Gunn also served as the commanding officer of USS Jade (PY-17), USS Carib (ATF-82), USS Arap-

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aho (ATF-68) in the Atlantic and Pacific combat theaters. He earned three battle stars during his career.

The Boatswain’s Mate ‘A’ School building was dedicated to Gunn in the mid-90s during a ceremony there. For Jennifer, this was her first

time visiting the building dedicated to her grandfather.

“It was very special because I was not here for the original dedication, but I could bring my own son to come back and see it and have an understanding of who his

ONR scientist awarded for ‘game-changing’ research on wireless networks

By Warren Duffie Office of Naval Research

ARLINGTON, VA.

On Aug. 5, officials announced that Dr. Syed Jafar, a professor at the University of California, Irvine, recently won the 2015 Blavatnik National Award for Young Scientists for his work on network information theory, which seeks to determine how many users and devices a wireless network can support.

Jafar’s work is sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR).

When warfighters need to send covert messages over military wireless networks, they cloak the transmission signals in a haze of virtual “noise” or chatter. This method hides secret commu-

nications effectively, but also consumes immense bandwidth, limiting message size and speed.

However, thanks to Jafar’s efforts, military wireless networks could one day be larger, faster and accommodate more users.

“Dr. Jafar has conducted game-changing research in the study of wireless network capacity,” said Program Officer Dr. Satanu Das, who works in ONR’s C4ISR Department.

“This has helped us explore new frontiers in bandwidth efficiency for military communication networks.”

The Blavatnik awards are presented yearly by the New York Academy of Sciences, honor the nation’s most exceptional scientists and engineers under 42 years of age, and

provide a prize of $250,000 to each winner. Jafar was one of three winners chosen from among 300 candidates.

Jafar’s award-winning research determines how much user capacity a wireless network (a series of signal transmitters and receivers) can hold. With the rapid growth of – and need for – civilian and military wireless networks, this knowledge quest has taken on unprecedented urgency.

Wireless networks have a limited, or fixed, amount of bandwidth and user capacity.

When just a few people are online, signal strength is great, but when more users connect, the connection slows down.

“Take a network that can support 20 users, for example,” said Jafar. “It’s loud, cha-

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great grandfather was and what he contributed to our country. It means a lot to me to bring him here and see that,” she said.

Seeing the plaque and display case commemorating her grandfather’s service allowed the family to

otic and everyone is talking at once, creating interference that diminishes connection strength.”

To remedy this, wireless providers usually divide available bandwidth into slices, like a cake. The more users, the smaller the bandwidth ration for each. The problem, said Jafar, is this method has never been proven to be the most effective or efficient.

Through his research, Jafar has found that by changing the mathematical formulas and algorithms used to design wireless signals, it’s possible to potentially filter out undesired signals at every network receiver, making other users’ interference less intrusive while allowing each user to access half of the total bandwidth

share their pride in Gunn’s service with each new generation of Sailors who pass through the building.

“It’s been an honor and a privilege to see his service and how it’s transferred to younger servicemen coming in,” said Lucy.

free from interference.

“This means that, in a network of 20 users, each person’s available bandwidth can increase by a factor of 10,” said Jafar. “In theory, everyone gets half the cake instead of one-twentieth. This principle can apply to networks of varying sizes.”

Altering the signal design formulas also naturally jams undesired signals, guaranteeing communication security, since only desired signals are visible at each receiver.

Although Jafar points out his research is still theoretical and needs further testing, his work has influenced the overarching conversation about how people understand wireless networks and the best way to design them.

“This also could benefit the work ONR does, since the military is always seeking information advantage,” said Jafar. “By increasing its wireless network capacity, the military can accommodate more users, send out stronger, more secure covert transmissions and more effectively jam incoming hostile signals.”

Jafar’s work aligns with several tenets of the Cooperative Strategy for 21st Century Seapower, a maritime strategy shared by the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. The strategy calls for increased focus on cyberspace operations, which includes defensive and offensive measures to protect networks and data.

B6 | THE FLAGSHIP | AUG 13, 2015 | FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM

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VIETNAM HONORING OUR LOCAL VETERANS

Photo by Harry Gerwien

MC1 Michael Russell Basic Underwater Demolition (BUDs) SEAL students participate in Surf Passage at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif.

Navy releases updated operational stress control program Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs WASHINGTON

TOP PHOTO: Taken prior to Operation Allenbrook, when we provided humanitarian assistance to the local population, including the children pictured at a local orphanage. The Viet Cong had killed all of their parents.

The Navy recently reiterated its commitment to building resilience, releasing Operational Stress Control (OSC) Program Instruction (OPNAVINST 6520.1), which details policy, guidelines, procedures and responsibilities to standardize the OSC Program across the Navy.

The OSC Program, part of the 21st Century Sailor Office’s (OPNAV N17) Suicide Prevention Branch (OPNAV N171), promotes an understanding of stress, awareness of support resources, and provides practical stress navigation tools to help build resilience of Sailors, families, and commands.

“This instruction was written using a team approach, and relied on the expertise of stakeholders from across the Navy to formalize the guidelines for an effective program,” said Capt. Michael Fisher, the director of Operational Stress Control and Suicide Prevention. The instruction, as well as the OSC Program in general, is Sailor-focused and research-informed.

“Since 2008, OSC has teamed with researchers, medical professionals and deck plate leaders, and we’ve made significant strides in advancing understanding of operational stress,” Fisher said. “This instruction represents years of hard work, and the priority that our senior leaders place on the comprehensive well-being of our Sailors.”

One way the OSC Program ensures that its efforts meet the needs of Navy stakeholders is through the OSC governance board. The makeup of the governance board, which meets quarterly, is defined

in the new instruction. Participants include representatives from Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), the office of the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, the Navy Reserve, the Chaplain Corps, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF) and U.S. Pacific Fleet, Navy Installations Command (NIC) and the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA).

The new instruction also outlines OSC training requirements, an integral part of ensuring all Sailors are trained and motivated personally to navigate stress and to assist their shipmates. Per the instruction, Sailors are taught OSC at accession points and military career milestones. Additionally, Sailors can receive instruction through general military training (GMT) requirements, and the work of mobile training teams (MTT), who provide pre-deployment Navy operational stress control (NAVOSC) skills training to commands within six months of deployment.

Leanne Braddock, the MTT program manager, has worked with the OSC Program since its inception. According to Braddock, the instruction represents an important message. “Our top Navy leadership doesn’t just want people to get by; they want people to thrive, not just survive. The instruction speaks to how important leaders think our people are.”

For more, visit the OSC blog at navstress. wordpress.com, follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/navstress, or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/navstress. Immediate help can be obtained through the Military Crisis Line at 1-800-273-TALK (Option 1).

For more news from Chief of Naval Personnel, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnp/.

2ND PHOTO: Johnny Johnson pictured with the book “After Tet,” in which Ronald Specter recounts what happened to Johnson’s unit in Vietnam in early February 1963 as part of the Tet Counteroffensive.

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Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay’s Commanding Officer Capt. David Culpepper, spoke at a town hall as part of an ongoing effort to keep personnel informed of the current public health review taking place as a result of a concern that was brought to leadership’s attention alleging that military and civilian personnel who worked at the Commissions area of Guantanamo Bay were likely exposed to carcinogens.

Culpepper reviewed the timeline of information with the approximate 56 attendees, and explained what is being done.

“On Tuesday [Aug. 4] a team of public health professionals from the Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center arrived here at the base,” said Culpepper.

“They are supporting the review which includes an occupational and environmental health survey, a public health review, and a medical records check. The team is already at work.”

While a timeline for when results will be available is not known, the public health team, lead by Dr. Paul Gillooly, from the Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center, emphasized the need to allow the process to take its course. “A public health review involves a variety of

efforts, so we don’t want to rush the process. We want to be deliberate with every step,” said Gillooly.

Culpepper emphasized during the town hall that the health and safety of personnel at the base is a priority and that regular updates would be provided through town halls, the command website and the weekly base newspaper, The Guantanamo Gazette.

“We are in front of this issue and will do our very best to keep everyone informed,” Culpepper said.

For more information, about the ongoing public health review, visit http:// www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/ cnrse/installations/ns_guantanamo_bay.html

FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | AUG 13, 2015 | THE FLAGSHIP | B7 The U.S. Fleet Forces Band brass quintet plays patriotic music at Chattanooga Sings for Hope, a concert for families of the fallen Marines and Sailor in Chattanooga, Tenn.

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Navy Band performs at Chattanooga event honoring victims of shooting

By MC1 Leona Mynes Navy Office of Community Outreach

CHATTANOOGA, TENN.

The U.S. Fleet Forces Band brass quintet and Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC) Nashville color guard participated in a concert honoring the families of the four Marines and Sailor killed in last month’s shooting at NOSC Chattanooga.

Chattanooga Sings for Hope was held at the International Congress of Churches and

SONAR

Ministers (ICCM) Miracle Theater, Aug. 8.

Event organizers requested the U.S. Fleet Forces Band play a medley of patriotic songs and taps to honor the Chattanooga five.

“These men were our loved ones, our neighbors, and our friends,” Dr. Michael Chitwood, founder of ICCM, said. “I am very thankful that [I] had the opportunity to sponsor this event.”

U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-Tenn.) said he was in awe of the sacrifice made

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David Wyatt, Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Randall Smith, Sgt. Carson Holmquist, and Gunnery Sgt. Thomas Sullivan.

“Today, the men and women who serve, volunteer to serve,” Fleischmann said. “As we heal as a community, let us resolve that on that day, those five great Americans that gave their lives will never be forgotten.”

The event, which organizers began planning three weeks ago, also honored law enforcement officers and first responders in the Chattanooga area.

“This [event] is bigger than we imagined,” Willie Kitchens, an event organizer, local pastor, and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame musician, said. “The [USFF] band was gracious, and said they would love to perform tonight.”

The USFF band and NOSC Nashville color guard were proud to attend.

“It’s an honor to be out here and pay homage to our fellow service men,” Chief (Select) Musician Jennifer Lange, a member of the USFF brass quintet, said.

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USS Essex deployed to 5th fleet AOR

Continued from B1 together to address shortfalls in our community and develop a plan for future training and manning,” Albro explained. “We developed a way forward in which our rating will become more effective in the execution of the anti-submarine warfare (ASW) mission.”

Capt. Scott Dugan, FLEASWTRACEN commanding officer, says the review was a success.

“All attendees who were present for the three-day event have a better grasp of the needs of the community and how each organization plays a role in improving ASW training regardless of platform or community,” Dugan said. “The goals of the review were focused on achieving the first stage of implementation of the Sailor 2025 initiative. More specifically, the forum looked to identify what aspects of the STG continuum required improvement, analyzed how to reduce accession training time, investigated ways to implement technology in the process, and executed a training program for Delayed Entry Program (DEP) Sailors.”

Mine Warfare Training Center (MWTC) will host the next review, mineman (MN) rating, Sept. 1 – 3, at the Naval Mine and Antisubmarine Warfare Command (NMAWC) Complex on board Naval Base Point Loma in FLEASWTRACEN, building 52. It is critical that senior mine warfare officers and enlisted MN subject matter experts (SME), the limited duty officer (LDO) community, and senior surface warfare officers attend.

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held in September Continued from B1 and confirmed to succeed Adm. Greenert as our Navy’s next chief of naval operations,” said Richardson. “Adm. Greenert and his wife Darleen have been tireless and superb advocates for our Sailors and their families. I am deeply grateful for their service to our Navy and nation.

I am excited to lead the extraordinary men and women in the world’s greatest Navy.”

The change of office ceremony will be held in September at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.

Richardson, 55, hails from Petersburg, Virginia. He graduated with a degree in physics from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1982. Richardson also holds master’s degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and the National War College.

As one of the Navy’s top leaders, Richardson has a broad-based record as an operational commander. Richardson commanded the nuclear attack submarine USS Honolulu (SSN 718), served as a naval aide to the president of the United States, as well as numerous other assignments through his career. Richardson received the prestigious Vice Adm. James Stockdale for inspirational leadership award in 2001, among a long list of personal and unit awards.

Quartermaster 3rd Class Thomas Field lowers lines on the aft mast of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2).

Essex is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

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Veterans Airlift Command to fly a Wounded Warrior to be with his family

By Dan Boyle Omni Financial of Virginia, Inc.

Andre Bohy, a Veterans Airlift Command volunteer pilot, will embark on another mission. This time the mission is to unite a decorated veteran, Sgt. Samuel Schoenheit with his family in an annual family reunion held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The duo will be traveling on a three-hour flight traveling over 470 miles.

The Veterans Airlift Command (VAC) and its country-wide network of volunteer pilots and aircraft owners, make it possible for wounded military personnel, veterans, and family who cannot travel long distances on their own, to be airlifted, free of charge, for medical care or to be reunited with family and friends to celebrate significant life events.

Andre Bohy, president of Omni Financial, who flies out of the Danbury, Connecticut, Municipal Airport and is a veteran of many VAC missions, as well as rescue flights for “Pilots N Paws,” has again volunteered his time, personal aircraft and fuel, which was donated by Omni Financial, to fly

Schoenheit back home.

Serving three deployments in Afghanistan, Schoenheit was an accomplished Marine. During a routine snatch and grab mission Schoenheit’s team was ambushed, attacked from all sides. After an intense half-hour fire fight that seemed an eternity, Schoenheit’s team was victorious but at a great cost. During the heat of battle Schoenheit was unaware that he had suffered a bullet to the head.

With the adrenaline rushing throughout his body, he started to realize that something was wrong. Schoenheit was thinking clearly but was unable to speak. The words he was forming in his mind were not coming out properly at all. Schoenheit knew something was wrong, but by the time he realized what had happened he had already collapsed.

Schoenheit woke up two weeks later due to having a stroke. It was a long journey to recovery but the sergeant was determined to pull through. Being fully conscious and aware of his surroundings Schoenheit couldn’t speak.

He needed to learn all over again how to talk and practiced word-by-word

every day. By two months he was able to give one or two word responses, and by six months he was fully articulate. During this time he was also attempting to regain the feelings in his legs. Schoenheit was determined to walk again, and he did.

As tough of a battle as this was, Schoenheit had amazing support from his loving parents.

Both dedicated many months at his bedside. Once the sergeant had recovered, he was offered a job in Camp LeJeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina. While working there he was also granted a full scholarship to attend Washington University in Nashville, North Carolina. Schoenheit graduated four years later with a Bachelor’s degree in history. Schoenheit has walked a rugged path, but with every trip or fall he has gotten up and continued the journey. He has overcome every challenge thrown at him and has excelled in every area of his life. Omni Financial's President Andre Bohy is humbled by the opportunity to grant this man a smile on his face by flying him to his family in Myrtle Beach.

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S E C T I O N C | F L AG S H I P N E W S . C O M | 0 8 . 13 . 15 Below: The Norfolk Tides, a minor league baseball team, hosted its 8th Annual Navy Night at Harbor Park on Aug. 8 in honor of the men and women of the Navy and to showcase the capabilities of commands in the region.

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Norfolk Tides host Navy Night

By MC3 Michael J. Lieberknecht Navy Public Affairs Support Element East

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Rear Adm. Rick Williamson, commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic, shakes hands with the Navy’s newest Sailors after reading the oath of enlistment at Harbor Park.

Above: Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Lane Grant, from Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, shows Riley Todd how to control a man-transportable robotic system outside of Harbor Park.

Left: Sailors give gifts to children at Norfolk Tides Navy Night, an annual salute to members of the Navy.

It was The Norfolk Tides, a minor league baseball team, hosted its 8th a great Annual Navy Night at Harbor Park on Aug. 8. chance The event was held in honor of to show the men and women of the Navy and to showcase the capabilities of the public commands in the region. “Tonight we celebrate our naval what forces that have evolved from six we do.â€? frigates to the most dominant and inuential naval force in the world,â€?

-Master-At-Arms said Jack Ankerson, former execu1st Class Nick tive director of the Hampton Roads Webster Sports Commission Before the game, public interactive displays from Navy Expeditionary Combat Command and online Mid-Atlantic Fire and Rescue Visit us were set up outside of the ballpark. online at Inside the park were tables featuragshipnews. ing displays from Hampton Roads com to see the Naval Museum, Navy Stewards of photo gallery the Sea, and a Sailor from Naval from the event!

Station Norfolk performing basic knot tying skills.

On the ďŹ eld, fans in their seats were shown a demonstration with Dokie, a Navy working dog trained to ďŹ nd explosives and take down threatening persons. “It went really well,â€? said Master-At-Arms 1st Class Nick Webster, attached to a K-9 unit from Naval Air Station Oceana. “It was a great chance to show the public what we do.â€?

Following that, seven recruits from a local Delayed Entry Program (DEP) recited the Oath of Enlistment on the third base line, making their entry into the Navy ofďŹ cial. “My favorite part of the night was watching the admiral swear in all of them,â€? said Yeoman 3rd Class Ashley Bracken, from Norfolk. “It brought back the memory of when I swore in.â€?

After Rear Adm. Rick Williamson, commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic joined in throwing the ďŹ rst pitch, fans held their hands over their hearts for the national anthem.

The Tides, dressed in blue digital camouage, then took to the ďŹ eld to begin the game. “As Sailors, with the nature of our job being deployed, sports is life-blood to us,â€? said Williamson.

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When: Aug. 15, 10 a.m.

Where: Woodrow Wilson High School, Portsmouth ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, visit: www.NFLPPK.com

For a complete list of events in Hampton Roads or to submit your own, visit www. flagshipnews.com/calendar

AnnualVirginia Honey Bee Festival ■ ■

When: Aug. 15, 10 a.m.

Where: Norfolk Botanical Gardens ■ Cost: $9 - $11 ■ For more, call: 441-5830 Join Norfolk Botanical Garden (NBG) and the Beekeepers Guild of Southeast Virginia for the 5th Annual 2015 Virginia Honey Bee Festival. This year’s message is to help the community understand the critical role of bees.

You can make a difference! Incorporate bee friendly plants into your landscape and use organic pesticides versus traditional pesticides with harmful chemicals. We need these pollinators and they need us to protect them. Children that dress as a bee will receive a free honey stick! The Honey Bee Festival is included with Garden admission and will take place on the Baker Hall Visitor Center terrace. Admission is $11 adults, $10 senior and military, $9 for ages 3-17, 2 and under are free. For more information, visit www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org.

The NFL Punt, Pass and Kick football competition allows youngsters to showcase their talents in punting, passing and kicking with scores based on distance and accuracy. Age classification is as of Dec. 31 at 11:59 p.m. local time of the current year. Girls and boys in five separate age divisions (6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, and 14-15) compete against each other in punting, passing and place kicking in a fun and engaging forum. The PPK program is free – both to organizers who host a local competition and to every youngster who wants to participate. Competition information and entry forms are available online at www.NFLPPK.com.

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When: Aug. 15, 11 a.m.

Where: Town Point Park, Norfolk ■ Cost: $0 - $15 ■ For more information, visit: http://bit.ly/1MScoMA CaribFest is no ordinary festival! It is a vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture.

One of its main highlights is the STEELPAN music and the many practitioners of this remarkable art form. Enjoy the colorful Parade portion of the Festival including stilt dancers, elaborate costumes and folklore characters. Live authentic Caribbean performances will take place on stage throughout the Festival.

Visitors will get an opportunity to celebrate, learn, and savor Caribbean hospitality, culture, heritage and mouthwatering Caribbean food and much more … truly something for everyone!

The Australian Pink Floyd Show - Led Zeppelin 2 ■ ■

When: Aug. 15, 7 p.m.

Where: nTelos Wireless Pavilion, Portsmouth ■ Cost: $0 - $49.75 ■ For more information, call: 462-8423/25 or visit http://bit. ly/1EdJVIN Having sold over three million tickets to concerts that have taken place in 35 countries, The Australian Pink Floyd Show is rightfully hailed as one of the most in demand touring entities currently operating. The Times Newspaper in London described them as “The Gold Standard”. This act is so good they were even engaged by David Gilmour to perform at his 50th birthday celebration! Ages 12 and under are free with adult and $3 off Gold Circle and lawn with AAA or military ID.

■ event details FranklinSouthampton County Fair runs Wednesday through Saturday.

The Mule and Horse Draft competitions are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Advance tickets for the fair are $20 for the fourday event, or $10 for a day. Children 6 and younger are free. For more information, visit http://bit. ly/1pawTrg

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By Bree Mead Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s® (LLS) Hampton Roads branch will be celebrating its 2015 Light The Night® Walk on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 5 p.m., at McArthur Green in Norfolk.

Light The Night is LLS’s annual Walk and fundraising event and the nation’s night to pay tribute and bring hope to people battling cancer. Friends, families and co-workers form fundraising teams and millions of consumers help by donating at retail outlets. These efforts culminate in inspirational and memorable evening Walks in nearly 200 communities across North America each fall.

Participants carry illuminated lanterns – white for survivors, red for supporters and gold in memory of loved ones lost to cancer. Anyone big, small, young or old can shine a light on the importance of finding cures and ensuring access to treatments for blood cancer patients.

During the 2015 Hampton Roads Walk, the Virginia Chapter of LLS would like to honor members of the military community who have been affected by cancer.

There will be a special section of the Walk route designated for our men and women in uniform. The Chapter is seeking service members to share their stories and allow us to commemorate both the sacrifices they have made in service as well as honor their fight against cancer. Those interested in participating are urged to call the Hampton Roads office at 459-4670 or visit www. lightthenight.org/va.

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Vicki Cronis-Nohe | The Virginian-Pilot Greg Rice, left, and Ole John pull a downed tree out of the woods on a property near Holland in Suffolk.

County Fair’s Mule and Horse competition pulls together a man, his horse and a day out in the woods

By Denise M. Watson The Virginian-Pilot

Greg Rice hammered an iron hook and chain into one end of a pine log, then called to his friend.

“Back, back, back, John,” Rice said, holding a set of reins, and guiding the draft horse over the thick layer of pine needles to the timber.

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John obeyed.

Then: “Get up, John, go!”

And forward Ole John pulled, clopping the log about 20 feet to the side of the road.

Rice, 67, grabbed a hammer he inherited from his father, yanked out the hook, and tramped back to the next downed tree littering the Holland field. Some have been here since Hurricane Isabel knocked them down in 2003.

Rice knows that mechanical equipment could make the job quicker and easier. But he sees clearing property with old-fashioned horsepower as better for the land. And it’s just more fun. Especially with Ole John.

When Rice was 17, he bolted from the Pennsylvania farm he grew up on to join the Navy, never wanting to feed another chicken, cow or horse.

But he always loved messing in the woods, and eventually started a logging company in the 1980s, hauling timber when he moved back to Pennsylvania to take care of his ailing dad, and then near the Dismal Swamp when he moved back to Virginia.

He relied on tractors then.

“It’s something about the woods,” Rice said, “that keeps calling me back. I can’t explain it any better than that.”

He retired from his business a few years ago and got in his head that he wanted a horse – something to attach to a buggy and ride around in parades. So he found a fella who wanted to trade and swapped an ancient log skidder for an ancient horse.

Rice isn’t sure how old John is, but he’s guessing he’s around 19. Ole John is a Percheron mix; the breed originated in western France. John is on the smallish side for a draft horse, only about 1,300 pounds. Rice knew even well-trained horses could bolt when unharnessed, but not John. He was the easygoing partner for a man who wanted an easygoing life.

Rice finally understood his father’s love of the horses.

His daddy was a coal miner and would sometimes quit to go logging with horses in the woods. Rice said they almost lost the family farm.

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Rice and John started plowing the field for a produce business Rice started with his wife. Rice and Ole John get hired occasionally by people who want their land cleared without machinery.

Others fell in love with John.

A couple of years back, a man asked if Ole John could buggy his newly wedded daughter to her wedding reception. The mother of the bride, who owns horses, thought John was special. She asked Rice if he would house Ole John at her stable, a short drive from Rice’s house in the Holland community of Suffolk.

Rice obliged, and goes by daily to feed and water him.

In the stable, above Ole John’s stall, first, second and third-place ribbons flutter in the breeze. Rice and Ole John will be participating Saturday in the Franklin-Southampton County Fair mule and draft horse competitions.

“We plan on spanking ‘em real hard this year,” Rice said to John recently, smoothing out his light-brown coat.

“When I left home, I didn’t think I’d get back into horses,” Rice said. “But if I ever win the lottery, I’d go to Belgium and get a group of Belgians – beautiful horses!”

Then he pats Ole John again.

“Don’t worry, John. You’d still be out there.”

This article originally appeared on Hamptonroads.com.

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backtoschool When the school year begins, students need to quickly get back into the swing of things.

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Back-to-school organization tips for a successful school year When the school year begins, students need to quickly get back into the swing of things. Staying organized from day one can ease the transition.

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The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Director Guy Ritchie brings the popular TV spy series to the big screen in this origin story. Set in the 1960s CIA agent Napoleon Solo (Henry Cavill) and KGB op Illya Kuryakin (Armie Hammer) pair up to stop an international criminal organization that is dealing in nuclear weapons and technology, which could upset the balance of power in the world. Cast includes Alicia Vikander, Elizabeth Debicki, Hugh Grant and Jared Harris.

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Entrenched in the racial tumult of Los Angeles in the mid-1980's, a group of aspiring rappers banded together to revolutionize the global consumption of hip-hop and popular culture. NWA was born out of racial frustration and the disadvantaged economics of their South Central neighborhood. F. Gary Gray directs this biopic about the rise to stardom for the act that earned the moniker of "The World's Most Dangerous Group", featuring Ice Cube's son O'Shea Jackson Jr. playing the role of his father, Corey Hawkins as Dr. Dre, and Jason Mitchell as the late Eazy-E.

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Friday, Aug. 14 6 p.m. Ant-Man (PG-13) 9 p.m.Trainwreck (R)

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Saturday, Aug. 15 12 p.m. Minions (PG) 3 p.m. Ant-Man (3-D) (PG-13) 6 p.m.Trainwreck (R) 9 p.m. Magic Mike XXL (R)

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Minions: Minions Stuart, Kevin and Bob are recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a super-villain who, alongside her inventor husband Herb, hatches a plot to take over the world.

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RODDY PIPER: THE MAN BEHIND THE LEGEND

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The pro wrestling and acting world is still in shock as they said goodbye to the extraordinary, much loved and respected man known to the world as “Hot Rod” Roddy Piper.

A private funeral was held on Aug. 11 with millions of Piper's fans joining in worldwide to observe a moment of silence at 10:30 a.m., held at the same time during the service. A private memorial service will also be held Aug. 17, at the Comedy Store in Hollywood.

My early memories of this great man were imbedded here at the Hampton Coliseum and the Norfolk Scope when Jim Crockett Promotions, Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling would put on it’s by-weekly shows with consistent sell out shows every time. He was young, abrasive, and talented and he controlled the crowd from the moment he walked to the ring, wrestled and finally went back behind the curtain.

I was honored enough to work with this great man many years later. But I am getting ahead of our story.

I asked several of his contemporary colleagues, and several independent wrestlers whose lives he touched to reminisce and answer these three questions: 1) What is a favorite moment you would like to share about Roddy? 2) Complete this sentence for me. “I have a smile on my face when I think about the time Roddy ____” and 3) What is something you would like for people to know about Roddy that they may not be aware off? Here is part of what they wanted to share: Beth Harrell Fliehr was married to Ric Flair from 1983 to 2006. They had two children together. Ashley, is currently Charlotte in WWE and Reid who passed away in 2013 at the age of 25. Roddy served as one of the best men in their wedding along with Ricky Steamboat. Jim Crockett Jr. was their best man.

BF: Roddy was in our wedding so many years ago when he and kitty, now his wife, first started dating. I smile when I remember the time about a week before Ric and I were married; he and Ric wrestled traveling the Carolinas. When they arrive back to Charlotte one particular night they stayed out most of the night drinking. Roddy came home with Ric and stayed at our house.

The next day I found Roddy putting his sheets in the dryer from the washer. He was trying to hide the fact from me that

he had had an accident on the bed from being out with Ric all night. We had a good laugh.

One of my favorite memories of Roddy is the two of us sitting together talking about Reid as we watched him wrestle. Reid was close with Roddy.

Reid is in good company now as Roddy was one of his favorites. It was a special moment with a long time friend. Roddy was also very proud of Ashley and what she has accomplished so far in WWE. We also reminisced about our younger years. Special time with a special man!

I want people to know that Roddy was not only generous, but he was loyal to a fault.

When he left the NWA Jim Crockett Promotions to work for the WWF back then, he had misgivings about leaving as he became fond of the Carolinas.

He did leave and as they say, the rest is history. But what most people may not be aware of ... when WWF started coming to NWA territories in Virginia, Carolinas, etc., Roddy asked to be left off the card in those cities out of loyalty. That is the kind of man Roddy was. Those were also the territories that the Murnick family ran.

Elliot Murnick promoted Virginia and parts of the Carolinas along with his father Joe and his brother Carl.

EM: I guess my best moment was the first time that I met Roddy. Don Owens, the promoter from Oregon, was a very good friend of my fathers and he talked a lot about Roddy and his desire to have him come to the East Coast. When he got here, my first meeting with him was at Dorton Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. He made an unbelievable impression on my father and me.

After that first meeting, I was lucky enough to have Roddy on dates in Norfolk, Richmond and Hampton. We did get to have some rides together and the best way I can describe the relationship is that it was super.

He was funny and at the same time knowledgeable about the business. I have a smile on my face when I think about the time Roddy spent with me on the road. It would be best not to go into too much detail about those times as it was personal, but I can tell you whether a heel or a babyface, Roddy was always 100% business and a very hard worker.

Ivan Koloff is a legendary wrestler who beat WWF Champion Bruno Sammartino and has held many titles all over the world. He held the Mid-Atlantic Tag-Team Championship belts with Roddy in the early 1980’s.

Courtesy of IMSA

Jonathan McLarty Roddy Piper at the 2011 Vanguard Championship Wrestling Lutz Tournament.

I K: I have lots of great memories. I had met Roddy back in 1973 in the Minnesota area where he trained at the Verne Gagne training camp with the great wrestler Billy Robertson, so he was trained real good. A lot of people don’t realize that he was an all round athlete. He participated in Golden Glove Boxing, Judo and off course wrestling.

The memory that comes to mind is when we were the Mid-Atlantic Tag-Team champs and the people hated us. We were wrestling together against Ric Flair and Wahoo McDaniel in Sumter, North Carolina. We were coming out of the locker room, Roddy with his bagpipes and me with my chains. One of the fans took a swing at Piper; Roddy calls my name and throws me his bagpipes and off he went. He dropped that guy with a couple of punches. The police arrested the guy and were suppose to throw him out, but after the match, it was a two out of three falls, we got disqualified the last fall, so we kept the belts.

As we stepped out of the ring that same fellow came nose to nose with Roddy. Roddy gave him a knee to the groin pushed him and the guy went tumbling over. He came around and tried to get to Roddy – I intercepted, punched him and broke his jaw I guess, because we had the biggest lawsuit with that guy.

We always watched each other’s back. He was such a partner in and out of the ring. He was the type of a man that would not back down. He was so intense because we were fighting for our lives. You never know if a guy would have a knife or somebody else would jump in. The Crockett’s took care of that lawsuit thank God. That guy was a Soldier and off on leave, and when he came back to the trail date several months later, he was a police officer. No wonder he was attacking us. Here was an American Soldier, defending the other two Americans Ric and Wahoo against us foreigners, a Russian and a Canadian/Scott.

Next week part II with more from Ivan Koloff, J.J. Dillon, Jerry Jarrett, Tommy Dreamer, Steve Corino and many more.

TUDOR United SportsCar Championship returns to VIRginia International Raceway

By Nicole Kypraios VIRginia International Raceway

DANVILLE,VIRGINIA

The TUDOR United SportsCar Championship, the premier sports car racing series in North America, will once again return to VIRginia International Raceway this August for a family-friendly weekend of high-end sports car racing. Dubbed the Oak Tree Grand Prix, the race is the highlight of three days at the track. It kicks off Friday, Aug. 21, includes more than nine support series races, and then culminates with the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship race and victory lane celebration on Sunday, Aug. 23.

VIR’s Oak Tree Grand Prix is the 10th stop of only 12 tracks on the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship 2015 schedule.

The series is the result of a 2013 merger between the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series and the American Le Mans Series.

It is sanctioned by the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA), based in Daytona Beach, Florida, in the International Motorsports Center that also serves as headquarters to NASCAR and the International Speedway Corporation.

The Oak Tree Grand Prix features the TUDOR Championship’s GT Le Mans and GT Daytona classes. The GTLM class is widely recognized as the most competitive GT class in the world, featuring factory-backed teams from Corvette Racing, Porsche, Ferrari and BMW. In fact, the same Corvette that won this year’s Le Mans 24 Hours, the world’s most prestigious sports car race, will be racing at VIR. The GTD class includes world-class race cars including the Aston Martin Vantage, Audi R8, BMW Z4, Dodge Viper SRT GT3-R, Ferrari 458 and Porsche 911. These cars are fielded by elite sports car race teams and driven by a mix of top professionals and accomplished sportsman racers.

“We’re thrilled to return to VIR for our second season,” said David Pettit, vice president of marketing for IMSA. “Drivers love this road course, fans love it and we love it.

There’s nothing like all of the track’s elevation changes, the 17 turns and especially the famous ‘climbing esses’ – easily one of the most challenging courses in North America.

This whole track is fast and competitive.

We’re really looking forward to a great race.”

In addition to the Oak Tree Grand Prix, the weekend will feature several other GT-type series races, including the recently expanded schedule with two more single-make series rounds rescheduled to take place at VIR due to inclement weather earlier in the season.

The additions bring more racing action to fans without any increase in ticket pricing.

The series include: ■ Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge is sanctioned by the IMSA and returns to VIR after undergoing many changes in 2014. The series races include both GS and ST classes and the racecars tend to have fewer modifications than other series, most similar to the types of cars you’d find in dealer showrooms everywhere.

■ Lamborghini Super Trofeo Series is the world’s fastest one-make series. It is returning to the North American circuit for the second year where point leaders will also be invited to participate in the Super Trofeo World Final later in the year. The VIR race weekend will now include rounds four, five and six.

■ Porsche GT3 Cup is entering its 11th season in 2015 and returning to VIR for the first time in three years. Semi- and aspiring professional drivers compete in one of the largest of Porsche’s 20 single-make Cup Challenge series in the world. The VIR race weekend will now include three rounds.

■ Maserati Trofeo World Series is in its sixth year and takes place on three different continents, Europe, America and Asia. It brings a new set of regulations to the circuit including new driver regulations to enhance performance.

The race weekend festivities offer guests the chance to take advantage of VIR’s many onsite amenities, like karting, off-road racing and skeet shooting. The three-day event will also include car corrals for some of the top auto manufacturers in the country, such as Porsche, Mazda, BMW and Corvette, as well as qualifiers, driver autograph sessions, a pre-race grid walk and open victory podium. NISSAN, the track’s official auto partner, will also be hosting a car corral where anyone driving a Nissan can enter at no charge and also get the chance to win hot laps in the Nissan GTR safety car.

To purchase advanced tickets or to learn more, visit: http://virnow.com/events/oaktree-grand-prix/.

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Frigidaire Gas Stove, self-cleaning, black with stainless steel $180; Kenmore washer/dryer, heavy duty $185 for both, 757-436-3697.

FLOYD'S TREE SERVICE Topping, Trimming, Removal.

Free Estimates. Licensed & Insured. 420-6396

We Repair Scooters & Wheelchairs, We Are Mobile. Call C Mobiliy 757-650-3999

www.cmobilityonline.com

Horse Trailers For Sale- 2 Horse Trailer $1700 757-923-0409

Lawn & Garden

$150, Freezer $150. Dishw. $100. 757-239-3998

Excellent condition, $550. 757-652-3530

FREE PICKUP of broken or unwanted lawn equipment. No riding mowers. Call 412-5664.

Machinery Tools Carpenter Tools & Equipment-Must see.

Call for appointment, 757-420-7203.

Musical Merchandise BABY GRAND BLACK PIANO

Pet Stud Service Stud AKC Reg. German Shepherd black & tan, 97lbs, 25â&#x20AC;? at shoulder, seeks mate, $500 fee or pick of litter. 399-3514. No answer, leave msg.

Pets-Dogs,Cats,Other Aussiedoodles Pups-11 wks. old, M/F, shots, wormed, $300 cash only firm. 757-6 19-4694.

Beagle

Pups-AKC, all shots & wormed, 4 males, $100. 757-236-5133.

de-wormed, $700. 757-282-3823.

BUGS-Half Boston Terrier & half Pug, cute as a Bull Mastiffs-Kind & gentle giants, purebred, no Chihuahua Puppies black long hair M,

I Pay Cash For All

German Shepherd Pups-3 males, 2 females, parents on site, $450. 757-714-5505.

$30 to $25; camping gear, tents, backpacks, GoreTex clothing, cookware. 757-490-2626.

Bikes-Mopeds-Dirt Bikes Giant MTTX 225 Girls MountainBike White Price:$90 Contact: (253) 720-5884

Boat Trailers USED TRAILER SALE !!!

OVER 100 Avail. For Boats 12'-38' BUDGET BOATS: (757) 543 -7595

Golden Doodle-8 wks., male/females, cream color & black, shots & wormed, $675. 421-7708 shots, de-wormed, parents on site, $350.

252-357-4829, 252-548-8327, call or text.

Golden Retriever Puppies/Registered Fat, Healthy, & Playful.

Shots Fully Up to Date Call 252-338-7775

Golden Retrievers-AKC, 8 wks, 1st shots & wormed, parents on site. 7F, 4M. $675. 421-7708

Lab Puppies AKC Reg. 8 Choc & 2 Black, parents on site, shots & wormed, $500. 757-377-6778

10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Avon Hardbottom Dinghy, excel cond, $750. 757-689-1624.

21â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Pontoon Boat by Sun Tracker, 60hp Mercury Eng., $9,900. 340-3529 or 481-0554

site, wormed & shots, $475 ea. 252-796-7276.

Cameras-Photography WANTED: Professional Film Cameras Leica, Nikon, Zeiss, Rolleiflex, Graphlex, 4x5 & 8x10 View Cameras, Etc. Also Antique Cameras Entire Collections Purchased. No Brownies, Box Cameras or Polaroids. 757-481-5375.

Clothing Infants, Girls, Ladies, Brides, Maids, Flower Girls. All Sizes. Shoes, Purses. Betty Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shop S2. The Mall, 3900 Bonney Rd., VB.

Furniture-Household 2 Pc. All New Queen Mattress Set $124

Lab Pups-AKC reg, yellows & blacks, males & females, $500. Call for details, 757-449-6671.

Lab Pups-Black, AKC, OFA, hunting pedigree, vet ck, shots, worming up-to-date. $500. 757-642-0833 Labradoodles-Creams & blacks, shots & clicker

Mini. Schnauzers All Colors. Super Coats.

Year Health Guarantee. www.smithschnauzers.com For More Info 434-349-3854 or 434-770-1464 Min Pins Pups-Rare colors, blue & merles, 7 wks, wormed, 1st shots, $700. 434-265-2954.

Norwich Terrier Puppies - AKC, Champion lines, health guarantee, shots, dewormed, parents on premises, M & F, 434-374-8004

Old English Bulldog Pup-Reg, shots, deSt. Bernard Pups-Males/females, 1st shots,

set, end tables, organ, new desk, chairs, sewing machine, foyer table, pictures, 757-421-7358.

H AMERICANTREESERVICE.CO H

Mattress, Box Spring & Bed Rail, full pillow-

757-587-9568 H Cord Hardwd Firewood Mix $150 H Free Stump Grinding With Tree Removal H

top, down comforter & mattress pad. 2 sets fitted sheets, 2 pillowcases, good cond, $250. 228-1872

For Rent-Norfolk House Large 4BR, 1BA, Norfolk/Little Creek area, 1600 sq ft. sunroom, fenced back yard, shed, $1200 mo. Call 757-646-9609

For Rent-Rooms Bayview Area-Unfurnished priv. room & bath, kit. & laundry rm privâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, responsible, dependable, no pets. $650 mo. 757-285-7050.

Ches.-Georgetown E. Furn. rm, nice neighborhood, $550 inclu utils & cable + deposit. 757-420-5371.

CHES- Battlefield/Volvo Pkwy, furnished, incl. all utils & cable. $525/mo + dep. 757-681-4067.

Furnished Lakefront Apt in VB- Deck, BA, kitchenette, w/d. Fish from backyard. Driveway parking. $700. 1st, last, & dep. required. No smoking or pets. 757-633-2228.

Furnished room by Lynnhaven Mall.Cable, utils,& WIFI, Kit,W/D incl. Non-smoker. $600 Sec.Dep. Call 757-472-3581.

bath, $500 mo. + 1/4 utils. 804-873-3752.

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Hardwood bar stools, 26"H, refinished, new seats, LNC. $20 each. 757-596-0656.

Trimming, total removal (stumps), Lisc./ Insured, Senior/Military Disc. free estimates- 237-1285

extras, W/D. avail now. $1280. 757-403-2841.

Kempsville Lake-Share house, private room & Maltipoos & Shih-Poos, M & F 252-207-9353

wormed, fam raised, $750 cash. 757-580-0281.

Mahogany Queen BR Set, all wood, full BR

For Rent-Norfolk Apts

training started. Smart. $450-$750. 757-274-2381.

Twin $94, Full $114, King $199, In Plastic, Free Lay Away/Can Deliver. 757-717-2510

Godwin Tree Service-Over 25 YRS Exp. Pro-

For Rent-House (All) House for rent- 3BR, 1.5 BA ,Single Car garage.

1300 sq.ft. $1150 mo. neg. Call anytime.

757-620-8509.

wormed & shots, 8 wks. $425 ea. 252-796-7276.

Pile Driver 900 lbs. hammer, 32â&#x20AC;&#x2122;leads, 12X27â&#x20AC;&#x2122; compartment barge, $12,000. 757-715-3116.

For Rent-Duplex Norfolk, Little Creek area - 2BR, 1BA eat in kitchen, just upgraded. No pets, laundry room CAC, off street parking $995 mo. Call 757-434-4886.

Lab Pups - AKC, Chocolate, 1M, 2F, parents on Lab Pups - AKC, Chocolate, 2F, parents on site,

Boats/Rigs

For Rent-Chesapeake House Deep Creek-240 Gruen St. 3 BR, 2 BA, FROG,

Larchmont-2 BR, 2nd floor, terrace, some

Golden Lab Mix Pups-Ready to go 7/21, 1st

Storage Cabinets-Lg 4 steel 2 wood, 3 shelves

Woodlawn Memorial Gardens-2 lots, side by side, Garden Of The 10 Commandments, close to walkway. $2700. 757-242-0242

papers. Shots started. $950. 757-274-2381.

Cock-A-Poo Puppies- Black. 1 male, $300 & 2 females, $350 ea. 757-777-4873

Cover Lifters, $179. Call (888) 772 - 7810

2 steel vaults, in The Garden of Life Section, $6000.

Call 757-482-3242.

credit ck, $1300 mo+ dep. 757-434-8204 Mon-Sat 757-695-4333 or 757-462-0845

Hot Tub-Twilight Series, TS120, 2010, 2 to 3 seats, 120V. $1500 OBO. 757-382-0867.

Spa & Hot Tub Covers - $99 & Up.

Woodlawn Memorial Gardens-2 lots,

Blue Pit Pups fantastic papers, $450.

5 months old, CKC $250, 502-4231

912-674-8358

graves, side by side, Section Redemption, $3500 (or best offer). Perpetual care. Call 757-351-5188 or 757-739-0175, ask for Liza.

1 male. $200 each. Parents on site. 757-650-9777.

Bloodhounds- AKC reg, vet checked, 1st shots,

Elephant, Lenox Black 1999 Horse, 757-430-0347.

Types of Collections

Burial/Cemetery Plot Roosevelt Memorial Park-Chesapeake. 2

Beagle Pups-De-wormed, 1st shots, 2 females,

engine, gas, 2 tanks, $400. 757-227-7204.

Bronze Eagle 22X29;, Franklin Mint 1990

Martin Baker America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Story & Clark Prelude, QRS player system w/ CDs Must see! $8500 obo. 757-477-7700

bug $550, also 1 Puggle Pup $400. 757-274-2381.

Articles For Sale

Send resume to: Martin-Baker America Attn:Paul Webb, Human Resources 423 Walters Avenue Johnstown, PA 15904 Or Email to cv@m-bamerica.com

42â&#x20AC;? Bolen Riding Lawn Mower

Washer & Dryer $225, Stove $150, Refrig.

ALL-BRITE PRESSURE WASHING, LLC. 2 story siding & trim, cleaning from top to bottom, $115 to $125. Our promise to remove all mold, mildew & surface dirt. Call Gil to schedule, 272-5395. www.all-britepressurewashingllc.com

EXTREME POWER WASHING-Deck sanding & staining, interior & exterior painting, roof repair. 25+ yrs. exp. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. 757-615-3070

Lawn Maintenance

Fully Insured W/ Workmans Comp Call 466-9249

Power Washing

Hawkins Enterprise, Inc. Specializing in room additions, bathroom & kitchen remodeling.

Lic & Insâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Free Estimates. 757-466-7272

Replacement & New Driveways. Since 1990.

H J.D. BAKER & SONS H

â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE ORIGINALâ&#x20AC;?

757-466-0644 â&#x20AC;&#x153;YOUR PLUMBERS IN THE BRIGHT YELLOW TRUCKSâ&#x20AC;?

Home Improvements

Rise & Shine - Back to School Cleaning

Concrete/Asphalt

18th, 19th & 20th Century, Furniture, Artwork, China, Crystal & Collectibles.

1 Piece Or Entire Contents.

We Come To You With & Courteous & Professional Service. No Obligation Offers. Please Get My Offer Before You Sell!

Tag Sales & Estates Settled.

Air Compressor-DeWalt, GX160 Honda 5.5

Plumbing/Heating/Air

Handicapped Supplies Free Installation/25% Discount

ANTIQUES & ESTATES

REFRIGERATOR $125. Stackable Washer & Dryer $325. CAN DELIVER. 757-735-2317

BROWNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HOME REPAIRS - Large &

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maria's Child Care" licensed, 30 + yrs experience, near Naval Base, Little Creed Rd. 6 wks to school age, meals, fenced yrd.

Mon - Fri 6am - 6pm (757) 440-7956

WANTED

$14,995; 24x30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; $15,995; w/Slab & Vinyl Siding.

Call 465-0115 or 362-1833. dandwgarages.com

UNIVERSAL PEST & TERMITE. FREE INSPECTIONS. 757-502-0200

YOU PICK APPLES GALA & JONATHAN U-Pick Vegetables. Estate Bottled Wines.

For Info, Call 252-429-3564 or 757-646-6637

Wheelchairs, Scooters, Lifts for Cars & Vans, Stairlifts/Elevators/Pool Lifts/Ramps.

Dryers $75; Washers $100 H H

Beaufort Home Repairs, carpentry, electrical, drywall repairs, plumbing, painting & more. Senior Discounts. Licâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d & Insured. 757-619-1386.

ACCEPTING CHILDREN OF ALL AGES

757-474-1303

D&W Garages - 20x24' $13,495; 24x24'

General Repairs

We have experience & educational training for child care providers in your city. Go to: www.pfceea.com

STAMPS, STAMP COLLECTIONS

Martin Orchard & Vineyard, Knotts Island

Parachute Rigger Martin-Baker America is currently conducting a search for the position of Parachute Rigger at its Johnstown, Pennsylvania location.

The position requires a high school diploma and minimum of four years' experience in the support and maintenance of ejection seats and ejection seat components. At least three years' experience with Martin-Baker Aircraft Company ejection seats is required. Prior military experience and graduation from U.S. Navy/Marine Corps PR "A" school or U.S. Air Force equivalent required.

Position requires a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Must have the ability to accurately understand and interpret product drawings, and specifications of moderate complexity. Must have excellent organizational and communications skills.

de-wormed, ready to go. $800. 252-357-4829, 252-548-8327, call or text

WESTIES - AKC, vet checked, 1st shots, lovingly raised. $795. Ready now. 252-473-5619

Kempsville-Utils inclu, $550, $250 dep, cable, MUST BE CLEAN, non-smoker, must work. 644-6443 Tired of living on base. Become a roommate, Hampton House $1200mth include util, and bath call 757-593-7272 avai Now serious inquiries only

Va. Beach-$650 mo. Private bath, all utils, cable, internet inclu. Across from base. 757-404-8328.

Va Beach-2 Rooms+ priv. half bath in mobile home, lg priv. lot. $400+ mo. 757-390-5898.

Va Beach Furnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d room, kitchen, laundry, utilities, cable, $550, full time employed w/car, 473-9284

For Rent-To Share Baylake Pines-3 BR, 2 BA, on Lake Joyce, fire-

Yorkie Pups-AKC, shots/wormed, 3 tiny precious girls, dad is 3 lbs. $900. 757-479-5101

place, washer/dryer, walk to bch, no pets. $700+ dep.+ utils. Call Wendy 757-464-2309.

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Antiques & Classics

Newport News VA - Willow Green North 2 BR 2 BA townhome. $1100/mo with $550 deposit and non-ref $50 app fee. No pets, no smoking.

757-595-5301

Buick 1989 Riatta. REDUCED. Great car, collector, no rust, must see. $4300. 757-646-2652

Mercedes 1984 280SL. REDUCED. Euro

Motor Homes $65,500. New Winnebago, 31K, loaded, not stripped, $225 prep fee. Only 2 at this price. List $85,000 Snyder’s RV 499-8000 www.snydersrv.com

model, good cond., Must see. $7300. 646-2652

For Sale-Home (All) Virginia Beach, Pembroke Manor, 4BR, 2 Full Baths and a 600 square foot detached garage.

Call 843-697-6052 or email galayden@gmail.com

For Sale Commercial London Bridge & Va Beach Blvd. 1+ Acre.

If interested call Mr. Davis 340-6642

For Sale-Mobile Home 2004 Double Wide 32’x63’ 3BR w/ walk-in closets, 2BA, fireplace, excel. shape, Magnolia Lakes in Suffolk, $38,000 neg. 757-809-3689

VW 1973 Super Beetle REDUCED. Auto, collector, excel 0 rust, must see. $7300. 646-2652.

Automobiles for Sale 1973 VW Super Beetle, white, excellent condition, collector, automatic, rust free, must see. $7,300 - Call 757-646-2652 1984 Mercedes, 280sl Euro model, great car, rust free, collector, must see, $7,300.00 - Call 757-646-2652 1989 Buick Reatta, great car, potential collector, rust free, red, very reliable, must see. $4,300. Call 757-646-2652.

Acura 1998 TL, 3.0 CL, excel cond, auto, air, leather, sunroof, loaded, $2990. 439-8017, va dlr.

Motorcycles Harley 2008 Softail Custom, 2 tone red, excel cond, 21K mis., $10,500. Call 757-485-0220 between 7:30 PM & 10 PM.

Free!

Honda 2004 Goldwing Motor Trike, Spider 2+2, 46K, excel cond, $23,500 obo. 757-961-7235

Honda 2006 VTX 1800, 14K, great shape,

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Submit your classified ad and advertise for FREE Restrictions do apply see below for details

loads of chrome, $7495 OBO. 757-435-9695

Honda 2007 1300, 1915 mis., beautiful bike, gar kept, looks like new, sacrifice. 757-477-0745.

Sport Utility Vehicles

Qualifications:

Ford 2004 Explorer, new trans, runs but needs timing chain, $1000 OBO. 757-675-6018.

Dodge 1991 Shadow Convertible spotless, auto, air, NEW TOP. $1,990. 439-8017 VA DLR Ford 2002 Thunderbird, hardtop/conv, black with black & red interior. $15,000. 757-487-2486

Honda 1994 Accord, 2 dr. LX, inspected, cold

Fast!

Hyundai 2004 Santa Fe 4dr, 4wd, auto, air, p/w, p/l, cruise, alloys, $3990. 439-8017 VA DLR Scion 2006 XB, looks & runs great, auto, air, new insp, loaded, $2990. 439-8017. Va. Dlr

a/c, 180K mis., runs excel. $2295. 757-394-4827

CARDINAL ESTATES, VB-Rent to own, 2 BR, 2 BA, $1095 mo. w/$5,000 down. 438-4802.

Honda 2007 Accord EXL, new Michelins, white, 54K mis., great cond, $9700. 757-481-1263,

Tractors & Trailers

• For active-duty, retired military, their eligible family members and active or retired civil service employees If you are retired military or retired DOD civilian, include current employer and work phone number on the application.

Restrictions:

Freightliner Day Cab dual-axle, 9spd, 478k mi, $5,250. 757-235-3040

For Sale-Norfolk Home 7036 University Dr. 2BR, 1BA, LR, Kit., DR, Spacious Lot, $115,000. 757-853-4490

For Sale-Peninsula Home Hampton, Harris Creek, 1600sqft 3BR ,2.5BA, ranch ph-660-1439 w/garage,sunroom,shed,fence. $179K

Honda 2013 Civic, black, 1917 mis., excel cond, $18,200. 757-716-2751.

Lincoln 2000 Town Car,, white, leather seats, 74K mis., $4400. 757-538-9488.

Elizabeth Manor-Golf course community, 4 BR, 2 BA, $239,900. Owner finance. 757-235-3040.

excel cond, 122K, 2nd owner, $8500. 621-8613.

cond, white, $8500. 757-588-8601.

Toyota 1997 4-Runner Ltd Edition, fully loaded, 207K mis., runs excel, $2000. 757-227-7204.

Nissan 2006 Sentra SER manual, 61k mi, all power, new insp, cold ac, $6300. 232-9225 excel cond, 53K mis., $14,500. 757-434-0129.

VW 2008 Jetta SEL leather, sunroof, heated seats, loaded, insp. $4990. 439-8017 VA DLR

Vans Dodge 1997 Grand Caravan, LOW MIS, immaculate, auto inspected $1990 439-8017 va dlr

Toyota 1999 Sienna Mini, extra clean, low mis, auto, air, loaded, insp. $3990. 439-8017 va dlr

Real Estate Services

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All Houses Bought

ZERO DOWN? BAD CREDIT? CALL 757-717-1715 VA DLR

$ABSOLUTELY ABLY ACQUIRING AUTOS All Makes & Models, Best Price Paid!!

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Chevy 2004 Silverado Ext Cab, all power,

Lincoln 2005 Town Car Limited, excel

Toyota 2011 Camry XLE, silver, 1 owner,

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PROTESTANT Sun. School : 9 a.m. Sun. (Ages 4 - Adult) AWANA / Children’s Church : 10 a.m., Sun. (Ages 4 - 10) Worship service:10:30 a.m., Sun. Fellowship: 11:30 a.m., Sun. Coffeehouse: 5 p.m., Sun. Bible Study/ Band Practice: 5 p.m., Mon. WOC: 9:30 a.m., Wed Chapel choir practice: 7 p.m., Wed. Handbell choir: 7 p.m. Thurs.

NWS Yorktown Chapel ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass schedule: 8:30 a.m., Sun. PROTESTANT Worship service:10:30 a.m., Sun.

NSA Northwest Annex Chapel ROMAN CATHOLIC Rosary: 9:30 a.m., Sun. Confessions: 9:30 a.m., Sun. Mass Schedule: 10 a.m., Sun. CCD (Sept-May) 11 a.m., Sun. PROTESTANT (EPISCOPAL) Worship service: 8 a.m., Sun. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL July 29 - Aug. 2; 6 to 8 p.m.

ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass schedule: 9 a.m., Sun. Bible study: 9:30 a.m., Tues.

PROTESTANT Worship service:11 a.m., Sun. Bible study: Noon, Wed.

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

NAS Oceana Chapel ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass schedule: 11:30 a.m., Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m., Sun. PROTESTANT Sun. school: 9:15 a.m., Sun. Worship service: 10:40 a.m., Sun. Bible study: 11 a.m., Wed.

Dam Neck Annex Chapel ROMAN CATHOLIC Confessions: 4:15 p.m., Sat. Mass Schedule: 5 p.m., Sat.

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Last week’s CryptoQuip answer Because the mathematician needed to use a gripping tool, he grabbed his multi-pliers.

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