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ENTERPRISE TRANSITS SUEZ CANAL FOR THE FINAL TIME

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By MC3 (SW) Brian G. Reynolds Enterprise Carrier Strike Group Public Affairs

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Aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) has been the first to do a lot of things. The “Big E” was the world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and the first carrier to respond to the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. On April 29, 1986, Enterprise did something that no other nuclearpowered carrier had ever done – she transited the Suez Canal, the world’s largest man-made canal, adding another first to an already long list of accomplishments. The 1986 transit brought Enterprise back into the Mediterranean for the first time in 22 years, as she shifted homeports from Alameda, Calif., back to Norfolk, where she was originally commissioned in 1961. Twenty-six years later, on Oct. 12, the “Big E” passed through the Suez Canal for the final time as she transitioned from the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) to U.S. 6th Fleet AOR, entering the Mediterranean Sea for the last time. The transit marks the beginning of the last leg of the carrier’s historic 25th and final deployment, after seven months of operations at sea. The Suez Canal is a 120-mile long, 79-foot-deep canal that runs through

Being involved in the planning of the transit is something that no one can take away from me, or anyone else, on the Navigation team.” - Chief Quartermaster Craig J. Bowman

Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, allowing mariners to transit from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea, and viceversa. Because the canal is so shallow and narrow, the transit puts the skills of even the most seasoned helmsman to the test, as the canal was not originally designed to accommodate ships the size of an aircraft carrier. In fact, the evolution usually takes anywhere from 14 - 20 hours to complete. “Planning for this type of evolution starts months out to try to minimize any hiccups,” said Chief Quartermaster Craig J. Bowman. “We (Navigation Department) lay out the ship’s planned track with proposed, or planned, times to be at certain places. Other departments on the ship take the information we provide and plan when and where they can or can’t do

evolutions – or when they need to shut off or stop certain services.” Because Enterprise was the first to make the historic journey through the Suez Canal, those involved in its current transit believe that there is a bit of reverence in having the honor to take the “Big E” through “the Ditch” for the final time. “To bring Enterprise through the Suez Canal for the last time is certainly an honor,” said Cmdr. Donald Kennedy, Enterprise’s navigator. “For more than 50 years, Big E Sailors have expertly stood the long watches required to navigate Enterprise safely. To be among the last to see her through the Suez Canal will no doubt be one of the most memorable experiences of my career.” Many “Big E” crew members agree that it is an honor to be involved with the final cruise and Suez Canal transit of the world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. The cruise marks a milestone in not only their careers, but their lives as well. “Being involved in the planning of the transit is something that no one can take away from me, or anyone else, on the Navigation team,” said Bowman. “I went through as a QM1 (quartermaster 1st class) and I am coming out as a QMC (chief quartermaster). Just adding that to the transit makes this that much more memorable for me.”

MC3 Jared King The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65)is underway in the Suez Canal. Enterprise was deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.

■ her last hoorah The USS Enterprise is scheduled to return to its homeport of Norfolk at the end of its current deployment to begin its inactivation process after 51 years of service.

So you’ve registered to vote in the general election and you’ve received, completed and returned your absentee ballot. Congratulations for exercising your right and responsibility to participate in the democratic process. But here we are a few weeks from the election and you say you have you haven’t received your ballot? Can you still participate? “Absolutely, but you have to act fast to make sure your vote counts,” said Lt. Cmdr. Ron Pugh, voting assistance officer for the Navy’s Mid-Atlantic Region. The form to use is called the Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot (FWAB), and is available from your command’s voting assistance officer (every command has one), as well as online at www.fvap.gov. The FWAB is available to military and overseas citizens who have requested, but have not received their state absentee ballot in time to vote and return it before the deadline. To use the FWAB, citizens must have applied for a state ballot early enough so that their local election office received the request at least 30 days before the election, or the state’s ballot request deadline, whichever is later. The FWAB may be used to vote for federal offices (President/Vice President, U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, Delegate or Resident Commissioner) in primary, general, special, or runoff elections. Some states have expanded the use of the FWAB and accept the FWAB for voting for state and local offices, or allow the FWAB to be used for voter registration and ballot request. “Requirements vary by state, so I’d encourage anyone who is participating to contact their Voting Assistance Officer (VAO) as soon as possible,” said Pugh. Tips for using the FWAB: ■ Citizens who have not received a requested state ballot in time to return it before the election should immediately complete and submit the FWAB to their local election office. ■ The FWAB must be received by the local election office no later than the ballot return deadline. ■ The transmittal envelope must be signed and dated (and the witness or signature must be included if required by state.) ■ If citizens receive their state absentee ballot after submitting the FWAB, they should vote and return the ballot immediately. If the state absentee ballot arrives by the ballot return deadline, the state will count the state absentee ballot instead of the FWAB.

NAVY CELEBRATES 237TH BIRTHDAY ABOARD BATTLESHIP WISCONSIN Press Release U.S. Fleet Forces Public Affairs

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U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) Command hosted a ceremony commemorating the 237th birthday of the U.S. Navy aboard the Battleship Wisconsin, Oct. 12. Adm. Bill Gortney, Commander, USFF served as the event’s guest speaker and discussed the Navy’s history and contributions in building our nation. “While we are here today to celebrate our Navy’s 237th birthday, this

■ coverage of local Fleet Week events See pages A7-A9 for Fleet Week Hampton Roads events including: the Chili Cook-off, Navy Ball, Grunt Run and Military Appreciation Day at the Virginia Zoo.

year also marks the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812, and we learned a lot during that war,” said Gortney. “One, we need strong warships that are ﬂexible, adaptable and built to last by America. Two, we need bold and

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NAVY TEAM WINS 2012 WILDERNESS CHALLENGE Representing the U.S. Navy, Team “Trample the Weak, Hurdle the Dead” was named the 2012 All-Military Wilderness Challenge champions, Oct. 6, with a winning overall time of 7:11:13.

innovative commanders with highly motivated and incredibly proﬁcient crews. Three, we are a seagoing nation that not only requires a strong coastal Navy, but also a blue water Navy that can project power overseas to protect freedom of navigation at strategic maritime crossroads where shipping lanes and our security interests intersect. These are the conditions under which our Navy started. These are the lessons we learned more than 200 years ago. These are the imperatives by which we must operate today.”

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MC1 Phil Beaufort Adm. Bill Gortney,Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command hosts the 237th U.S. Navy birthday celebration aboard the Battleship Wisconsin. More than 200 military and local community leaders gathered on the fantail of Wisconsin to help celebrate the event.

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U.S. Navy photo The next generation command van, designed by Emergency Ship Salvage Material (ESSM) Headquarters Facility at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown-Cheatham Annex, contains extremely efﬁcient components: LED lighting, LED monitors, 26 SEER AC/heat pump, high-efﬁciency refrigerator and High “R” value insulation, leading to substantial power saving.

‘Green’ command van takes center stage at NWS Yorktown-Cheatham Annex ■ what it can do Using solar/wind generation, the command van can last 5-7 days on an average load of 10 hours per day. Using solar/wind generation in energy conservative mode, the command van can last an unlimited number of days.

By Mark O. Piggott Naval Weapons Station Yorktown Public Affairs

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A next generation command van was developed by the Emergency Ship Salvage Material (ESSM) Headquarters Facility aboard Naval Weapons Station (WPNSTA) Yorktown-Cheatham Annex (CAX) and will be on display at CAX in October during Energy Awareness Month. The van was developed to reduce the logistical support required to operate it while maintaining full operational capability. During the Hurricane Katrina disaster response effort by the Supervisor of Salvage and Diving (SUPSALV), an earlier version of the command van was used in Louisiana to coordinate the cleanup effort. Electrical power was supplied by small diesel generator, which used nearly a full tank of fuel each 12 to 16 hour day of operations. The logistic support needed to supply fuel to the diesel electric generators quickly

became a significant burden due to location of the command vans deep in the hurricane damage affected zone. This daily trip of 120 miles each way to procure fuel took resources that could have been used elsewhere. The ESSM HQ Facility was tasked by SUPSALV to design a new command van that incorporated the latest technology for power generation and storage while also utilizing the most efficient products available in the commercial market to lower the van's power consumption. In addition, the new design was not allowed to compromise on any of the current capabilities of the existing system. The resultant design for the command van contains extremely efficient components: LED lighting, LED monitors, 26 SEER AC/heat pump, high-efficiency refrigerator and High “R” value insulation, leading to substantial power saving. The original design command van consumes power at approximately 4-5 kilowatts per

hour, while the new command van consumes power at 0.75-1.5 kilowatts per hour. Power can be supplied to the new command van via traditional methods (diesel electric generator, ship auxiliary power connection, or shore power), or via the integrated solar panel arrays with active solar tracking and wind power generators. Power storage is accomplished with 16 lithium iron magnesium phosphate battery modules and an advanced battery monitoring and electrical distribution system. In battery only mode, the command van can go 2.5 days on an average load of 10 hours per day. Using solar/wind generation, the command van can last 5-7 days on an average load of 10 hours per day. Using solar/wind generation in energy conservative mode, the command van can last an unlimited number of days. For more news from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, visit www.navy.mil/local/nwsyorktown/.

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NAVY TEAM WINS 2012 ALL-MILITARY WILDERNESS CHALLENGE Meade, Md. Their camaraderie, dedication and determination brought them together for this win. “Between the four of us, we’ve all had a lot of experience doing the Wilderness Challenge. Even though we never trained together, we knew what we had to do,” said Himes. “We all got along – they were all quality guys with the right attitude – a perfect balance of the desire to win with the desire to have fun while doing it. I couldn’t have asked for a better team.” Forty-one teams participated in the Wilderness Challenge, competing in an 8K mountain run, a 12-mile mountain bike race, a 14-mile forced hike through the mountains, a 13mile whitewater raft race on the Gauley River and a 7-mile kayak race on the New River. For the 12th year, West Virginia has hosted the event and the state is quickly becoming a familiar site for everyone involved. “It was such a pleasure to be involved in the 2012 AllMilitary Wilderness Challenge at Ace Adventure Resort, and what an honor it is for West Virginia to host this exciting event year after year,” said Keith Gwinn, Cabinet Secretary, West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance. He attended the challenge to support the teams and represent the state of West Virginia in welcoming the participants. “For a state that truly embraces military veterans and also offers some of the most extreme outdoor adventures, there couldn’t be a better match,” he added. For some of the challengers,

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■ do you have what it takes? 41 teams participated in the Wilderness Challenge, competing in an 8K mountain run, a 12-mile mountain bike race, a 14-mile forced hike through the mountains, a 13mile whitewater raft race on the Gauley River and a 7-mile kayak race on the New River.

Representing the U.S. Navy, Team “Trample the Weak, Hurdle the Dead” was named the 2012 All-Military Wilderness Challenge champions, Oct. 6, with a winning overall time of 7:11:13. Defending champions, Team “HT-18B” from Naval Air Station Whiting Field, Milton, Fla. came in second with a time of 7:24:01 and Team “MCAS New River Patriots” from Marine Corps Air Station, Jacksonville, N.C. was third with a time of 7:29:23. The challenge was sponsored by Mid-Atlantic Region, Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department, Naval Weapons Station (WPNSTA) Yorktown and ACE Adventure Resort, West Virginia’s largest outdoor outfitter. More than 200 military personnel representing all five branches of the Armed Forces competed in a series of five outdoor adventure races – 52 miles over two days – in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains and on the New and the Gauley Rivers in West Virginia. Team “Trample the Weak, Hurdle the Dead” was comprised of four Naval officers from four different commands across the country: Cmdr. Sue Himes, U.S. State Department; Cmdr. Todd Gagnon, Navy Information Operations Command (NIOC), Fort Gordon, Ga.; Cmdr. Andrew Cawlfield, Commanding Officer, Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC), Baltimore, Md.; and Lt. j.g. Travis Dill, NIOC, Fort

Photos by Mark O. Piggott Team “Close the Distance, Finish the Fight” from the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Silver Springs, Md. race down the New River in two-man kayaks at the 2012 All-Military Wilderness Challenge, Oct. 5-6.

it was not only the spirit of competition, but the chance to compete against the top athletes in the military that brought them to the Wilderness Challenge. “We are all seasoned athletes who compete on our own in various types of endurance events (triathlons, marathons, ultra-marathons, Half Ironmans, etc.), so we all knew what we needed to do individually to be ready for this endurance event,” said Gagnon. In its twelfth year, the AllMilitary Wilderness Challenge is reaching commands from all across the United States, from as far away as Iowa and even Puerto Rico. Over the challenge’s two days, teams had to deal with everything from ﬂat tires to broken wrists in their quest for the title of “most extreme” military team. “Every team dealt with adversity, whether it was injuries, illness, fatigue, or breakdowns,” said Cawlﬁeld. “Our team (Trample the Weak, Hurdle the Dead) possessed a positive attitude which allowed us to pull together and encourage each other when faced with obstacles.” “A positive attitude, a little perspective and the ability to laugh at yourself are attributes our team possessed and it made the entire experience enjoy-

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■ casualties Two casualties on the mountain bike race hit the JAG Corps as Lt. Christina Caetano (left) from Team “Lethal Litigators” out of the Naval Legal Services Office (NLSO) Norfolk, broke her wrist and Lt. (j.g.) Emily Jones from Team “Reckless Endangerment” from NLSO received a gash under her eye. Both had to retire from the challenge due to the injuries. able,” he concluded. The top teams from each branch of service were also recognized at the awards ceremony. For the U.S. Army, Team “Dog and Pony Show,” from U.S. Army Reserve Unit in Ames, Iowa, were first with a time of 8:56:12. For the U.S. Air Force, Team “OL-Q,” from Defense Security Service in Quantico, Va., were first with a time of 9:29:18. For the U.S. Coast Guard, Team “Ducky Fuzz & the Master of Rubber,” from the Deployable Operations Group in Arlington, Va., were first with a time of 7:44:10. Team “HT-18B” also took top honors for the Marine Corps and Team “Trample the Weak, Hurdle the Dead” for the Navy.

“This event could not have happened without the great teams that competed this year, or without the support of Rick Bayes and ACE Adventure or the great staff from MWR MidAtlantic,” said Mike Bond, MWR Director, WPNSTA Yorktown and the event coordinator. Even as this year’s competition comes to an end, participants and organizers are already preparing for next year’s Wilderness Challenge, building on the success of this year to make it even better. “Congratulations to the winners of this year’s challenge and to all who participated. I look forward to seeing you back here again next year,” Gwinn concluded.

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NECC hosts Operational Stress Control for Leaders course By MCSN Heather M. Paape Navy Expeditionary Combat Command Public Affairs

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Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) hosted the Operational Stress Control for Leaders (NAVOSC-Lead) course for senior command leadership on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek Fort Story, Oct. 11. During the course, more than 120 ofﬁcers and chief petty ofﬁcers participated in attendance. Leaders learned how to notice changes in behavior and functions resulting from prolonged exposure to severe stress. They were also taught zones of the stress-continuum model, the importance of communication between caregivers and leaders, and their responsibility for navigating operational stress.

■ what’s being taught NAVOSC-Lead teaches leaders about the zones of the stress-continuum model, the importance of communication between caregivers and leaders, and their responsibility for navigating operational stress. “The Operational Stress Control Model was one topic covered, but particular emphasis was made on leadership roles in relation to stress management and how to effectively spot potential issues and address them in a correct manner,” said Master Chief Master-at-Arms Bob Hewitt, one of the course attendees. As part of the training, command leaders were provided scenarios that led to open discussions about real stress

issues in a focused and personal setting. “Every training on this topic gives a leader more tools for the leadership tool bag,” said Hewitt. “To hear discussions on the various issues that were raised made me more conﬁdent that I will be able to identify stressors and work as leader to eliminate unneeded or unintended stress.” The discussions provided an approachable environment to help participants grasp simple but effective concepts to help themselves and their Sailors navigate stressful situations on a daily basis. “First, as a leader, I have a responsibility to take care of the Sailors that are in my charge,” said Hewitt. “This training gives leaders the tools to do that task. Second, I have a responsibility to the mission of the command. If I can spot stress issues before they result in the loss of the Sailor, I can help the command stay on mission and on task.” The stress-continuum model is a tool to identify how Sailors react under stressful situations with deﬁned stages called zones: green is good-togo, yellow is stress reaction, orange is stress injury and red is stress illness. These zones provide Sailors and leaders a visual tool for assessing stress responses and practical steps to take to mitigate stress injuries. The training incorporated the model to keep focus on prevention more than treatment to emphasize the importance of recognizing the early stages of stress. These skills will be used to assist Sailors in staying in the “green zone” of the model. “As leaders, we really have to understand stress and be able to deal with it ourselves,” said Rear Adm. Michael P. Tillotson, Commander, NECC. “The thing I really want every-

Photos by MCSN Heather M. Paape Rear Adm. Michael P. Tillotson, Commander, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC), speaks to senior leaders assigned to NECC during the Operational Stress Control for Leaders (NAVOSC-Lead) course on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Oct. 11.

Capt. Lori Laraway, Operational Stress Control (OSC) program manager for Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC), trains senior leaders assigned to NECC during the OSC for Leaders (NAVOSC-Lead) course.

one to get out of this training is how you’re going to recognize stress and how to help those that are undergoing certain amounts of stress, get back to the zone where they can deal with it rationally and where they can recover from it.” Tillotson pioneered the development and implementation of NAVOSC-Lead and hosted the initial pilot phase of the course in 2010. After

reviewing the results of the pilot phase, Tillotson directed that all operational units under his command receive the training. NECC became the ﬁrst Type Command and Navy enterprise to make the training mandatory among all NECC operational commands and units. “The Navy Operational Stress Control Leaders course is important because it is im-

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one of many held around the country to recognize the service and heritage of the U.S. Navy since its founding. The U.S. Navy was born in 1775 when George Washington took command of three armed schooners under Continental authority to intercept British supply ships. Congress adopted a resolution establishing the Continental Navy on Oct. 13, which later became known as the U.S. Navy’s ofﬁcial birthday. In 1972, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Elmo R. Zumwalt authorized the recognition of Oct. 13 as the Navy’s birthday. In contrast to Navy Day, the Navy Birthday is intended as an internal activity for members of the active forces and reserves, as well as retirees and dependents. For more information, visit www.navy.mil, www. facebook.com/usnavy, or www.twitter.com/usnavy. For more news from U.S. Fleet Forces Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/clf/.

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ďŹ‚eetweek Military Citizen of the Year Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Brown (center) poses with Rear Adm. Tim Alexander, Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic (left) and Norfolk Mayor Paul D. Fraim (right).

Arlington Sailor named the Military Citizen of the Year By MC3 (SW/AW) Desiree D. Green Navy Public Affairs Support Element East

This was a win not only for myself, but also all of their hard work.â€? - MC1 Eric Brown, speaking about his fellow crew members

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The Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce honored a Sailor as the Military Citizen of the Year during a luncheon held at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott, Oct. 13. Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Brown, stationed aboard PCU Arlington (LPD 24), was chosen as this yearâ€™s honoree for his dedication and organization of volunteer work for the United Service Organizations (USO) located in the Norfolk International Airport. â€œIâ€™m honored,â€? said Brown upon receiving the award. â€œIâ€™m also very happy to be here representing the Arlington. This was a win not only for myself, but also all of their hard work. Iâ€™ve never been to a command where people volunteer the way they do here.â€? â€œHe was a volunteer there already when I came on as the center director,â€? said Amber McKinney, director of the

ASYMCA/USO Center at Norfolk International Airport. â€œHe welcomed me in and we began discussing our visions and goals to better serve the military in our facility. There is nothing more heartbreaking than seeing Sailors and Marines sleeping on bags and waiting. He motivated and trained Sailors to come out and volunteer their time.â€? McKinney said many volunteers would stand 12-hour watches in order to keep the facility open for military personnel. â€œCommunity service is the primary way we interact with our environment and the way we embrace our neighbors,â€? said Brown. In 2011, Brown volunteered more than 250 hours with the USO and Central Virginiaâ€™s Center alone. He also dedicated hundreds of volunteer hours to other outreach programs in the Hampton Roads community, such as Habitat for Humanity, and served as a tour guide for the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. â€œI am very excited,â€? said McKinney. â€œItâ€™s like watching your child win

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the spelling bee. He has been huge in helping the military, including training his people. Itâ€™s an honor to see his hard work pay off.â€? Many other Sailors agree that Brown deserved to take home the award. â€œIâ€™m very proud,â€? said Cryptologic Technician Collection 3rd Class Jarad Krum, PCU Arlington (LPD 24) command coordinator for Habitat for Humanity and USO volunteer. â€œI donâ€™t think there is anyone that deserved it as much as him. I found out about the program through him and Iâ€™ve been doing it ever since. Iâ€™m there every Monday and

heâ€™s always there to help.â€? There were 29 nominations for the award that is named in honor of Samuel T. Northern, a local businessman who devoted most of his life to strengthening the relationship between the local community and the military. â€œIt is a difďŹ cult task to select a winner from those who have dedicated time and sometimes their own money,â€? said J.C. Kriedel, Immediate Past Chair of the Armed Forces Committee. â€œThese ďŹ ne young men and women have raised hundreds and thousands of dollars and inspired others to do the same.â€?

Military Appreciation Day held at Norfolk Zoo By MC3 Jared E. Walker Navy Public Affairs Support Element East

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MC3 Jared E. Walker Navy Driver 2nd Class Devin Headley, attached to Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek - Fort Story, educates members of the Bertola family while participating in Military Appreciation Day at the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk.

Service members and their families spent the day at the 10th annual Military Appreciation Day at the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk, Oct. 14. The event was hosted by the United Service Organizations (USO) of Hampton Roads Central Virginia and sponsored by Dominion Virginia Power, who provided free admission for military personnel and their families. â€œItâ€™s nice to see people acknowledging the hard work that the military performs,â€? said Machinistâ€™s

Mate 2nd class Daniel G. Phillips, assigned to the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). â€œI am originally from Colorado and I never saw an event like Military Appreciation Day when I was back home.â€? Navy spouse Anamarie Quejado expressed that the event was special because she could see the appreciation the local area has for the military. â€œToday is important to me because it shows the support that my spouse and other spouses serving in the military have,â€? she said. â€œOur spouses work hard and put their lives on the line.â€? Karen Licari, Chief Operation Of-

ďŹ cer for USO Hampton Roads and Central Virginia said enhancing the quality of life for military members and their families is the USOâ€™s mission, and they are doing their part when they can to make the lives of services members and their families better. Last yearâ€™s appreciation day hosted as many as 10,000 service members and their dependents visiting the zoo. Some features during this yearâ€™s event, were childrenâ€™s games, inďŹ‚atable rides, face painting, clowns and military displays, such as a dive tank and military construction equipment. â€œI love working for the USO,â€? said Licari. â€œPart of the reward is seeing the kidâ€™s smiles during this and all the activities the USO holds. These events are a chance for military members and their kids to get out have a good time together.â€?

NAVSTA NORFOLK CELEBRATES NAVY BIRTHDAY By MC3 (SW/AW) Molly Greendeer Navy Public Affairs Support Element East

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Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk held a birthday celebration to mark the Navyâ€™s 237th birthday on the base parade ďŹ eld, Oct. 12. Capt. David Culler, Commanding OfďŹ cer, NAVSTA Norfolk said in his opening remarks that it is the Sailors who create and preserve the Navyâ€™s heritage for those in the future to uphold. â€œFrom sailing ships to ironclad steam ships to nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, our Sailors have been the heartbeat of an unmatched combat team that has had a signiďŹ cant impact on preserving the freedom that we all cherish,â€? he said. Electricianâ€™s Mate 3rd Class Lindsay Boshak read the Secretary of the Navy birthday message. â€œWhile we have innovated and built the worldâ€™s greatest ďŹ‚eet through the years, what makes our Navy part of the best expeditionary ďŹ ghting force the world has ever known is our Sailors,â€? she read. â€œYou are standing the watch and sustaining peace in the global commons.â€? Air-TrafďŹ c Controller Airman Stacy Maddox read the Chief of Naval Operations birthday message. â€œHappy 237th birthday shipmates! I could not be more proud of our Sailors, civilian work force, and families,â€? she read. â€œI am grateful to be your shipmate and a part of the greatest Navy the world has ever known.â€? At 9 a.m., the ceremonial eight bells rang to signify the end of the current birthday year and were followed by a ceremonial strike of one bell to signify the start of the new birthday year. Following tradition, the most senior ofďŹ cer and youngest enlisted Sailor cut the Navyâ€™s birthday cake. Rear Adm. Tim Alexander, Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic and Information Systems Technician Seaman Felicia Donaldson, assigned to NAVSTA Norfolk, cut the birthday cake concluding the birthday celebration. Donaldson said that she is the 3rd generation Sailor and canâ€™t wait to tell her grandfather she cut the cake.

MC3 (SW/AW) Molly Greendeer Boatswainâ€™s Mate 2nd Class Ekundayo Mammah rang the bell during a bell-ringing ceremony on Naval Station Norfolk. This year marks the Navyâ€™s 237th birthday.

â€œThis was a great honor and I am very proud to be a part of tradition,â€? she said. Beginning with the establishment of our Navy in 1775 and continuing to our current modern ďŹ‚eet, our Navy has stood the watch as the shield of the republic for more than two centuries. The age-old practice of sounding the bell during watches, on the hour and half hour, is symbolic of our Navyâ€™s hallmark efforts and is appropriate in our nuclear and missile-oriented Navy at the dawn of the 21st century, as it ever was. From our historic sailing vessels in the late 18th century to every command today, it signals that someone stands the watch. Bell ringing serves as a powerful and tangible reminder of the history, heritage and accomplishments of our Naval service and is intended to be an enduring tradition of the Navy birthday celebration.

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Troy Bodie broke a 2-2 tie midway through the ﬁnal frame as the Norfolk Admirals (1-0-0-0) opened the 2012-13 regular season with a 4-2 win over the Worcester Sharks (0-1-0-0) at Norfolk Scope Arena as a part of Military Appreciation Night and Fleet Week Hampton Roads, Oct. 12. John Mitchell, Peter Holland and Kyle Palmieri also scored for the Admirals, who out-shot the Sharks, 25-21. Goaltender Frederik Andersen earned the win in his North American professional debut by making 19 saves. The Admirals took a 1-0 lead just 2:07 into the contest. Devante Smith-Pelly sent a pass from the right circle to Mitchell in the left circle. Mitchell’s wrist shot went between the legs of Worcester goaltender Alex Stalock and into the net. Norfolk’s lead doubled just over 10 minutes later off a turnover. Holland picked off the pass of a Sharks attacker in the neutral zone and sped over the blueline through the left wing. Holland’s wrist shot eluded Stalock’s blocker and found its mark in the top of the net at 12:47 for a 2-0 Norfolk lead. Worcester came out of the gates ﬁring in the second period, out-

■ 5,000 attended Friday night’s crowd of 5,004 for Military Appreciation Night was the largest home opener crowd for the Admirals in five years (5,627 on October 19, 2007, vs. Binghamton.

shooting Norfolk, 11-6, in the frame. Andersen held the Sharks off the scoresheet until a power play late in the stanza. Travis Oleksuk tipped a Matt Irwin shot from the left point past Andersen at 15:41 to cut Norfolk’s lead to one goal. The Sharks tied the game at 2-2 less than three minutes later. While being checked to the ice by an Admirals player, Sebastian Stalberg sent a wrist shot from the right point that eluded Andersen at 18:33. The crowd of 5,004 at Norfolk Scope Arena got back on its feet 2:36 into the ﬁnal frame as Bodie dropped the gloves with Matt Pelech, who had boarded Admirals forward Chris Wagner. On his ﬁrst shift after exiting the penalty box, Bodie stationed himself in front of Stalock and tipped a Jay Rosehill shot from the right half wall past the goaltender. The tally at 10:41 put the Admirals ahead, 3-2.

Photos by MC2 Tony D. Curtis Capt. Brian E. Luther, Commanding Ofﬁcer of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), salutes during the national anthem at the Norfolk Admirals hockey game at Norfolk Scope Arena, Oct. 12.

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More than 900 attend Navy Ball More than 900 attended the Navy’s 237th birthday in Norfolk during the Hampton Roads Navy Ball, Oct. 13. Adm. Bill Gortney, Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command and the youngest Sailor at the ball,Aviation Electrician’s Mate (Airman) Jace E. Patterson, Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) Unit Norfolk, slice the ceremonial Navy Birthday cake.

Capt. Brian E. Luther, commanding ofﬁcer of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), drops the puck during Military Appreciation Night at the Norfolk Admirals’ hockey game at Norfolk Scope Arena, Oct. 12.

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ﬂeetweek ■ give me 50 A Marine motivator demands a set of pushups from a runner before being allowed to pass during the Grunt Run at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads (NSA HR) Northwest Annex.

Runners get down and dirty at Grunt Run ■ obstacles One runner vaults a wall (left) while others swing over a muddy bog on monkey bars (right) during the Grunt Run at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads (NSA HR) Northwest Annex.

More than 800 competed in this year’s course By MCSN Rob Aylward Navy Public Affairs Support Element East

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More than 800 runners climbed, crawled and hauled themselves through five miles of wooded terrain at the Grunt Run at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads (NSA HR) Northwest Annex in Chesapeake, Oct. 13. The swampy course featured obstacles, such as a cargo net climb, monkey bars crossing a muddy bog and a high wall rope descent. “My favorite one was the wall with the rope,” said Seaman Apprentice Erin Grenier, an Intelligence Specialist trainee at Naval Air Station Oceana Dam Neck Annex. “I have bloody knees, bloody elbows and rope burn, but I definitely had a good time.” Runners of all ages competed in the race with finishing times ranging from 30 minutes to 60 minutes and beyond. “Last year we had 350 finish the race and this year we had 836,” said Gil Bouley, the Morale Wellfare and Recreation (MWR) Director at NSA HR. “We are very happy with the outcome.” Bouley said the effort it takes to get to the point of being physically able to do a contest like this is considerable and the competitors were well-prepared based on the times at the finish. “We like to keep the course moderate so nobody will get hurt, but challenging enough so athletes will participate,” he said. For many, the trails and obstacles were just the challenge they expected from the management team at Navy MWR. “We have battalion runs, workouts with stations three times per week, and we train at the gym across from our barracks when we can,” said Grenier. “We didn’t think we were going to make it through this, but clearly we did.” Drill instructors stalked the course providing the extra motivation required by some, and dealing out punishment in the form of pushups and bear crawls to runners attempting to take the easy route. “We all participated to motivate the runners,” said Private 1st Class Dillon Morrone, a NSA HR Security Force Training Company trainee. “A few of us jumped in at the end and finished the race with a group to show that even though we’re out there motivating them, that we are all a team.” A team of more than 100 volunteers and MWR employees supported the run by providing refreshments, music and motivation for runners throughout the course. Bouley and his team worked on this year’s event for six months to ensure success and will begin working on the 2013 Grunt Run once the dust clears from 2013. “It seems to be a trend throughout the United States,” said Bouley. “People love these challenges. This is only our second year and we hope to have many more to come.”

More than 800 runners climbed, crawled and hauled themselves through five miles of wooded terrain. Photos by MCSN Rob Aylward

Great chili, showmanship winning recipe for Fleet Week Chili Cook-off By Cathy Heimer The Jet Observer

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The Fleet Week Chili Cook-off turned into a “battle of the galleys,” with NAS Oceana, Dam Neck Annex, Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek - Fort Story, Naval Weapons Station Yorktown and Naval Station Norfolk sending teams of culinary specialists to try to bring home the top awards, which included plaques, money for their MWR fund and bragging rights. Along with other commands across Hampton Roads, they were joined by the galley staff on USS Ross (DDG 71) and a team of culinary specialists from CS “A” School for the annual event, held at Dam Neck Annex on Oct. 13. “It was awesome this year – lots of great enthusiasm, lots of great spirit, teams put lots of work into making some great chili,” said Capt. Bob Geis, Commanding Ofﬁcer, NAS Oceana, who helped judge the competition. “This is one of the best events I do all year,” said head judge Terry Ward from the Peppers Lovers Club. “I’ve been coming here for about 15 years.” This year’s Chili Cook-off was hosted by the Jet Observer, the Navy’s ofﬁcial newspaper for Oceana, Dam Neck and NALF Fentress. “We were thrilled to once again host the cook-off. I was extremely impressed with the teams this year. Not only was

■ the winners Most original 1st – Naval Station Norfolk Galley 2nd – Fleet Weather Center 3rd – Dam Neck Galley Showmanship USS Ross Best Tasting 1st – USS Ross 2nd – Fort Lee 3rd – NAS Oceana Galley Big Dipper NAS Oceana Galley

there great tasting chili, but all the teams were so engaged with the crowd,” said Laura Baxter, publisher and general manager of Military Newspapers of Virginia, which publishes the Jet Observer and The Flagship, among its other papers. “Everyone was having such a fun time.” First on the line of 15 commands that entered was the NAS Oceana Hornet’s Nest Galley, whose culinary specialists welcomed everyone with “Wild West” chili. The team was led by Chief Warrant Officer 4 Wayne Cummings, Oceana galley officer, who dressed the part of the sheriff, complete with a fake mustache and beard. His “band of lawmen and outlaws” showed up at the softball field at 6:30 a.m. ready to cook up a winning recipe. They were excited when they were presented the Big Dipper award, selling the most samples of their chili and earning them $300 for their

Harry Gerwien | Military Newspapers of Virginia The Fleet Week Chili Cook-off featured 15 local commands competing for best ﬂavor, most original, showmanship and most samples sold.

MWR fund. But following the cook-off, the judges discovered third place for best tasting and had been mistakenly awarded to another command instead of the Oceana galley, who were actually the winners. So their efforts earned the Oceana galley yet another award. The Dam Neck Galley by the Dunes brought out their best mountain man attire, complete with plaid ﬂannel shirts and fake beards as they served up “Lumberjack Chili.” Their display matched their enthusiasm with the brand new chaﬁng dishes and serving utensils the team broke out for the competition. “We brought everything we need to make this an outdoor galley,” explained Culinary Specialist 1st Class Jason Lowry. Like their costumes, the chili was hearty with its blend of ground beef, ground pork, several varieties of sausages, peppers, onions and a few secret ingredients. “But there’s no liquid heat whatsoever for its spiciness,” said Lowry. Their “chili with a kick” earned third place in the most original category and $100. If there would have been a prize for the team who travelled the farthest to compete, it would have gone to the Center for Service

Support Learning Site at Fort Lee, Va. After a top ﬁnish in the 2011 competition, the trio from Culinary Specialists “A” School drove for nearly two hours to compete again this year. Their theme of “Game On,” came complete with a large screen TV for watching sports while sampling their chili. As Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Ashley Rivera added more ingredients to the large pot at the back of their tent, Culinary Specialist 1st Class (SW) Matthew Susienka and Fire Controlman 1st Class Dario Hurron served up samples to the steady line at the booth. “We train these guys, so it’s great to come out and see a lot of them here and see what they’ve been up to,” explained Susienka, an “A” school instructor, about the other culinary specialists. The team from Fort Lee didn’t leave empty-handed – they took home second place and $200 for the best tasting. With Halloween just around the corner, it wasn’t hard for teams to ﬁnd great costumes and props, and teams went all out as they competed for the showmanship award. “This is one of the best years we’ve ever had with the showmanship,” said Ward about the variety of costumes and entertainment at each booth.

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By MC1 Marie Montez Navy Public Affairs Support Element West

SAN DIEGO, CALIF.

The Navy and Marine Corps team demonstrated its aerial warfighting capabilities at the Marine Corps Air Station’s (MCAS) annual Miramar Air Show, Oct. 13 - 14. One of the show’s featured events was a demonstration of the MV-22A Osprey, a multimission aircraft capable of vertical take-off and landing. “This assault support aircraft can transport up to 24 infantrymen to objective areas, sometimes from a ship to shore or from an expeditionary site,” said U.S. Marine Maj. Greg Gehman of Scottsdale, Ariz. “It’s a fascinating airplane and I enjoy flying it.” Military and civilian families came from all over San Diego County to see America’s finest in civilian and military aerial arsenal. It was an opportunity for the military to show what it can do and offer. “There are so many opportunities with the Navy. I started out as an E-1,” said Ens. Daniel McGourty, of Wallowa, Ore. “You just need to know what’s available to you, find a goal and stay goal oriented. Maybe you too can become a pilot.” Visitors to the MCAS Miramar Air Show also saw a Marine Ground Task Force (MAGTF) demonstration, with special effects pyrotechnics. More than 11,000 Marines of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing are dedicated to providing combat ready expeditionary aviation forces to the MAGTF. Aviation support is a key element of the MAGTF, which also has command, ground combat and combat service support elements.

This assault support aircraft can transport up to 24 infantrymen to objective areas, sometimes from a ship to shore, or from an expeditionary site.” - U.S. Marine Maj. Greg Gehman about the MV-22A Osprey

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Rebecca Eller

Hospital corpsmen, nurses work together to care for patients By MC2 Josh Curtis U.S. Naval Hospital, Yokosuka Public Affairs

YOKOSUKA, JAPAN

The roads are quiet as Lt. Amanda Burns pulls her car up to the main gate of Commander, Fleet ActivitiesYokosuka. The sentry offers his morning salutation as he checks her identification. As she pulls into base, she glances down at clock on the front of her car stereo. It reads 6:15 a.m. In an hour the base will be alive with activity. The roads will be filled with cars and parking will become scarce. But for now all is calm and Burns has no problem finding a parking spot close to where she works. It is just one of the few perks that come with beating the morning rush. Burns turns the engine off and takes a few moments to enjoy the early morning calm before starting her 12-hour shift. She reaches back to grab her uniform, but it’s not the blue and grey pattern of the Navy Working Uniform, nor is it the more formal khaki uniform. The uniform of the day for Burns is a pair of comfortable blue cotton scrubs, a bright white lab coat and a pair of sneakers. Burns is a registered nurse stationed aboard United States Naval Hospital (USNH) Yokosuka. She works in the hospital’s Multi Service Unit. The doctors, nurses and hospital corpsmen working there have another name

MC2 Josh Curtis Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Grifﬁn Villanueva, a member of the decontamination (DECON) team at U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka, looks over a simulated patient during a contamination drill.

for it – the “Ward.” Burns makes her way to the nurses’ station and meets up with her teammate for the day, Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Wanda Santana. Decked out in the same blue scrubs,Santana is nearing the end of an eight-month rotation on the ward. She and Burns have worked together many times in the past and have a sort of natural rhythm, which is good because they, along with all the medical staff working on this ﬂoor, have a very important job. It is their responsibility to care for patients who call USNH Yokosuka home for any span of time. The length of time varies from patient to patient, it could be an afternoon, a month or even longer, but the job is always carried out

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ONR-SPONSORED SCIENTIST RECEIVES NOBEL PRIZE IN PHYSICS Press Release Ofﬁce of Naval Research

ARLINGTON, VA.

A scientist whose work has been funded by the Ofﬁce of Naval Research (ONR) for more than 30 years received the Nobel Prize in physics, Oct. 9, for his investigations into the quantum mechanics of matter and lightresearch that has resulted in the world’s most accurate clock. A physicist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the University of Colorado-Boulder, Dr. David J. Wineland, was hailed for his contributions to the measurement and control of individual quantum systems, or isolating and trapping atoms and photons to scrutinize the

■ amazing shot Flames explode behind the Navy Blue Angels’ F/A-18 Hornets during the night portion of the 2012 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show, Oct. 13. The wall of ﬁre is the last event of the night air show.

■ ONR’s purpose The Ofﬁce of Naval Research (ONR) provides the science and technology necessary to maintain the Navy and Marine Corps’ technological advantage.

relationship between light and matter. This practice lies at the heart of the quest for precision clocks and the world’s most powerful computers. “Dr. Wineland is the 63rd Nobel laureate that we’ve sponsored,” said Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Matthew L. Klunder. “This signiﬁcant achievement underscores the vision and skill of ONR program

officers to identify and invest in the best scientific talent in the U.S. and around the world.” ONR in 1977 provided the first funding outside of NIST for Wineland and fellow researchers when they began exploring the possibilities of laser cooling to manipulate atoms using light. “This technique has found its way into many aspects of experimental atomic physics, and through our continued funding from ONR, has enabled us to now realize the world’s most precise clocks,” said Wineland, whose research into trapped-ion atomic clocks continues to be supported by ONR. His recent research helped create a clock that would not stray more than a second from actual time over the course of 30

Courtesy photo Dr. David J. Wineland, a physicist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the University of Colorado-Boulder received the Nobel Prize in physics.

billion years. Dr. Charles Clark, who oversees ONR’s Atomic, Molecular and Quantum Physics Program, said this level of precision opens up a world of possibilities for Sailors and Marines, who rely on atomic clocks stationed on satellites to provide accurate GPS measurements for operations on land, at sea and in the air.

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Naval Energy Forum: SECNAV, industry leaders to explore ‘the art of the long view’ Press Release Chief of Naval Operations Energy & Environmental Readiness Division

WASHINGTON

stay connected To view the full agenda for the event, visit www.ndia.org/ meetings/3600/ Pages/default. aspx. To learn more about the Navy’s energy goals, visit www. greenﬂeet. dodlive.mil/ energy/. Follow event updates on Twitter (@ NavalEnergy) and www. facebook.com/ NavalEnergy.

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus and other key representatives from Navy, Marine Corps, industry and the international community will speak at the 4th annual Naval Energy Forum, Oct. 17, at the Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington. This year’s theme, “The Art of the Long View,” highlights the importance of using energy in a judicious manner to enhance combat capability today, and ensure availability of resources for future generations. Panels and presentations will address progress toward SECNAV’s aggressive energy goals and related aspects of U.S. and global energy security. “Energy is a vital enabler of warﬁghting. It has been since before the Industrial Revolution and we continue to recognize that today,” said Rear Adm. Kevin Slates, director of the Chief of Naval Operations Energy and Environmental Readiness Division. “The energy forum is a great opportunity for dialogue among energy policy leaders and the participants about our successes to date, solutions in progress and the vision for the future.” An all-star cast of panelists and speakers will present on various topics including: expeditionary energy, energy in acquisition, international impacts and industry perspectives. Key speakers include: SECNAV Mabus, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Operational Energy Plans and Programs Sharon Burke; Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Fleet Readiness and Logistics Vice Adm. Phil Cullom; Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration Lt. Gen. Richard Mills; and U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen.

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Commissaries to offer new innovations, conveniences By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON

We have to pay attention to what happens in the private sector, know the trends and be sure we are right along with them, or maybe in some ways ahead of them.” - Joseph H. Jeu

The new commissary rewards card now offered at all 247 military commissaries worldwide offers a glimpse into what the Defense Commissary Agency is working to provide its customers: the same selection, conveniences and quality as the most popular commercial grocery store chains, but even better customer service and lower prices. That’s the vision of Joseph H. Jeu, who took the helm of what amounts to the nation’s 11th-largest grocery story chain a year and a half ago, and is steering into new waters to provide patrons what he calls the “Commissary Beneﬁt 2020” – the most advanced commissary service they’ve ever experienced. “We have to pay attention to what happens in the private sector, know the trends and be sure we are right along with them, or maybe in some ways ahead of them,” Jeu told American Forces Press Service. “We want to be equal or better.” By many standards, military commissaries are already there, he noted. Patrons rated commissaries at 4.72 on a scale of 5 on a recent commissary customer satisfaction survey. In the industry-wide American Customer Satisfaction Index, commissaries ranked 81 – six points above the industry average of 76. Only one commercial grocery chain scored higher. Jeu attributes some of that success to the fact that military family members, retirees and veterans make up 64 percent of the commissary workforce. “When two-thirds of your workforce is military related, it means we understand who our customers are and what they are going through,” he said. “It says, ‘We care and appreciate what you do.’” But Jeu acknowledged that the biggest attraction commissaries offer boils down to price. Selling products at ﬁve percent over cost, with the surcharge invested directly into new construction, renovation and equipment upgrades, commissaries typically save shoppers about 32 percent compared to civilian supermarkets. Savings are even higher in some high-cost areas, such as Hawaii, where commissary shoppers typically save about 50 percent. Looking ahead, Jeu is exploring new ways to maximize consumer savings without increasing the $1.4 billion subsidy Congress authorizes to operate the commissaries.

For example, the new commissary rewards card allows shoppers to download coupons directly onto the card and redeem them at checkout. Fort Lee, Va., home of the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), served as a test bed for the cards in August, and as of early this month, they’re available at every commissary worldwide. Jeu said he’s been amazed at how well the cards have been received, even among coupon-savvy commissary shoppers who typically rank within the Top-3 among the nation’s top coupon clippers. About half of those who received a card went online to register it into the system so they could begin using it. “That’s a very high rate of acceptance,” said Jeu. “This is a service our customers very clearly accept.” Another idea in the works is the opening of warehouse stores that offer even deeper discounts by selling products in bulk. Jeu is eyeing regions with multiple commissaries – Virginia’s Hampton Roads area, San Antonio, Texas and San Diego, Calif. among them – with hopes of converting one traditional commissary into a “box store.” The ﬁrst could happen sometime next year. In addition to bulk items, each warehouse store will sell meat, produce, deli and bakery goods, but with a smaller selection than at traditional commissaries, he explained. Meanwhile, recognizing a growing trend in the commercial grocery industry, DeCA is exploring ways to connect with and serve its customers using online technology and smartphones. In a test started about a year ago at Fort Lee, commissary customers can order a customized deli sandwich online, then pick it up at the store. Now Jeu wants to expand the concept to allow customers to pre-order groceries online, then arrive at the commissary to ﬁnd their order packed and ready for pickup. DeCA plans to test the curbside pickup plan from Mondays to Fridays beginning in the spring at Fort Lee and possibly one or two other commissaries to see how shoppers like it. “I believe it will be successful, and if it is, we will expand it to other stores,” said Jeu. Also using online technology, DeCA plans to extend its services to more parts of the country with large populations of reserve and National Guard members, but no commissaries. That initiative, started on the West Coast in 2008, enables reserve-component members to pre-order and prepay electronically from a selection of several

hundred items, most sold in bulk. Trucks arrive at a designated site with the orders packed and ready for pickup. During the last fiscal year, DeCA staged more than 100 of these on-site sales. “It worked out pretty well,” said Jeu. “We definitely want to do more of that.” Recognizing how comfortable its customers, particularly younger ones, have become with smart phone technology, DeCA plans to branch out into what industry refers to as “mobile commerce.” A new app to be introduced soon will provide generic information about store locations and hours and sales promotions. But Jeu plans to broaden the service so shoppers can use their smartphones to get price comparisons and even place grocery orders. To ensure only authorized users have access to the system, they will enter their Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System, or DEERS, information, he explained. While giving commissary shoppers more options and more convenience, DeCA continues to ensure it’s providing the items they want. “When a new product comes out, we want to have those items at the same time as commercial grocery stores,” Jeu said, while removing stock that’s not moving from its shelves. “It’s a constant balancing act and something we constantly monitor. We want to be sure we are offering the products our customers want.” To continue to do so, DeCA continues exploring ways to reduce overhead and streamline its operations. It’s been an ongoing process that began with the merger of four separate commissary systems into one in 1991, Jeu said. That consolidation weeded out duplication, creating a more streamlined organization that has reduced operating costs by $700 million over the past two decades. “For the last 20 years, we have done our part, but we will continue to search for new efficiencies, and at the same time, provide the same level of savings for our people,” said Jeu. At the same time, DeCA stands as a Defense Department model, boasting 10 consecutive years of “clean” annual financial statements – something Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta wants institutionalized department-wide by 2015. While exploring and rolling out new services and offerings, the DeCA staff plans to tap into Facebook, Twitter and other social media to better-connect with its customers. “We want this to be interactive, to ask questions of our customers. What do they think of this new concept? Do they have new ideas of how we can do better?” said Jeu. “We want to be asking more questions to ensure we continue to live up to our customers’ expectations.”

Internships expand child care options, jobs By Lisa Daniel American Forces Press Service

The Defense Department is taking internship applications for a program that expands the availability of child care and youth programs, while also giving a leg up to job seekers in that ﬁeld, especially military spouses. DoD and the Agriculture Department formed the Military Extension Internship Partnership (MEIP) in 2010 in concert with a major construction project that started in 2008 to accommodate the growing requests for child care and youth programs, Barbara Thompson, director of DoD’s Ofﬁce of Family Policy/Children and Youth, told me recently. “We thought the program up because we had huge child care growth,” she said. “We were going through a big construction program and increasing the number of child development spaces and we knew we needed to do something on the employment side. We wanted to be grooming our staff

internship applicants must: ■ Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. ■ Have a GPA of at least 2.75. ■ Have completed at least four semesters of college classes by the beginning of the internship. ■ Be majoring in child development, youth development, recreation, management, or a similar program. ■ Plan to pursue a professional career similar to one’s major, such as those within education, child or youth programs, or family services. The application requires an original essay of at least 600 words, two recommendations, ofﬁcial college transcripts, and if applicable, an outline of the institution’s mandates for the receipt of academic credit. Compensation varies by military service, but all interns receive assistance to cover basic living expenses.

along the way so we would have experienced people to take on the role of management.” The MEIP is taking applications for summer internships between Nov. 30 and Jan. 31, 2013 on its website. More than 200 college students and recent graduates have completed

internships through the program, and 25 percent of them have received federal jobs in child development and youth programs, Thompson said. Those management positions usually are at the general scale nine to 11 pay grades, and with beneﬁts, make them highly competitive against private-

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sector options, she noted. As part of the department’s efforts to help with military spouse employment, spouses are encouraged to apply for the internships, she said. “We think it’s important that spouses who are going back for their education ... and we want to make sure there are jobs for them,” she said. MEIP places interns from 10 weeks to six months in child care and youth programs on military installations around the world, Thompson said. “They are placed under a seasoned program director to learn our system from the bottom up,” she said. The internships, like the child development jobs, are varied and include full training and the most up-to-date information in the child development ﬁeld, Thompson said. And, she added, the child development centers and youth programs on every installation – and multiple ones on the larger bases – the jobs are portable enough to move with spouses when they relocate.

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TOP-10 THINGS TO ENJOY BEFORE KIDS By Jacey Eckhart Military Spouse Contributor

Nearly one in ﬁve married military members do not have children. At the SpouseBuzz LIVE event at MCAS Miramar, many of our participants described themselves as “prekid.” These young military couples want kids in the future, but for now, they are working on establishing themselves in their careers, getting used to being married and having the time of their lives. Our participants put together this breezy list of things that they are enjoying in the pre-kid period of their lives. Which we thought was great. We remember when we used to sleep, too! Would you add anything to their list of pre-kid enjoyments? At SpouseBuzz, we don’t want our military prekidders to miss anything ... 1. You can travel, party and enjoy spontaneous outings. 2. You can freely borrow other people’s kids – and give them back. 3. You can eat sushi, drink alcohol and suck up all the coffee you want. 4. Feel free to have sex all around the house without an audience. 5. Shop for yourself and know that you don’t have to share treats with kids. 6. Rejoice that moving is easier. 7. Learn about parenting by watching other people’s mistakes (knowing you will make your own!) 8. Sleep whenever you want. 9. Have meltdowns freely. 10. Know you don’t have to cook every day. Jacey Eckhart is a Navy wife, the Editor of SpouseBuzz and the author of “I Married a Spartan?? The Care and Feeding of Your Military Marriage” available on iTunes, Amazon, and on www.jaceyeckhart.com.

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CNO reiterates three tenets in birthday message

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert and Master Chief Petty Ofﬁcer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens host a worldwide Navy birthday all hands call and reenlistment.

By Jonathan W. Greenert Chief of Naval Operations

WASHINGTON

“As we celebrate our naval heritage on our 237th birthday, Oct. 13, we proudly reflect on more than two centuries of warfighting excellence as the world’s preeminent maritime force. We had an extremely busy year answering our nation’s calls to operate forward – and like those Sailors that came before us – we assured allies, projected power and defended our nation’s interests around the globe. This past year also signified a landmark year for our Navy as we commemorated the War of 1812. Two hundred years ago, on the Great Lakes, along the Eastern seaboard and waters of New Orleans, our legacy was forged and traditions were made. We can never forget the Sailors who fought in 1812 and what we learned. They were brave and innovative Sailors with an amazing warfighting spirit. They made us what we are today, and their spirit and self-sacrifice live on in our bold, proficient and confident Sailors. As we start this new year together, I ask you to remember our tenets: Warfighting First, Operate Forward, and Be Ready. We must be ready to fight and win today, while building the ability to win tomorrow. We must provide offshore options to deter, influence and win in an era of uncertainty. Finally, we must harness the teamwork, talent and imagination of our diverse force to be ready to fight and responsibly employ our resources. Happy 237th birthday shipmates! I could not be more proud of our Sailors, civilian work force and families. I am grateful to be your shipmate and a part of the greatest Navy the world has ever known.”

The event was broadcast live on television via satellite to Sailors overseas and at sea, and carried around the world on the internet.

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CNO, MCPON talk heritage, uniforms and deployments in worldwide all hands call Press Release Defense Media Activity - Navy

WASHINGTON

The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) and the Master Chief Petty Officer (MCPON) of the Navy hosted a worldwide all hands call and reenlistment at the Washington Navy Yard, Oct. 11. CNO Adm. Jonathan Greenert and MCPON Mike Stevens answered questions during the broadcast, which was held at the National Museum of the U.S. Navy. The broadcast was timed intentionally to coincide with the week of the Navy’s birthday during which many are taking time to honor the service’s 237 year heritage of putting warfighting first, one of Greenert’s three tenets. Greenert kicked off the broadcast by reenlisting 11 Sailors from a variety of fleet units. The event was available to Sailors worldwide on Direct-To-Sailor (DTS), The Pentagon Channel and online

at www.navy.mil, and www. livestream.com/usnavy. Following the reenlistment, the CNO discussed the Navy’s ongoing celebration of its heritage with the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812. He believes that conflict provided enduring lessons that have influenced the fleet of today. Among them are the importance of well-built and resilient ships, confident and professional crews, and bold and accountable leaders. During the broadcast, Greenert and Stevens took questions from those gathered at the museum, from around the fleet via email, and from those tuned in to a live chat on the Internet. Popular topics for questions included uniforms, deployment tempo and manning initiatives. One Sailor asked the CNO’s perspective regarding the current 2.0 carrier requirement in the 5th Fleet. “The good news is the hard work of the Sailors out there getting it done is clearly recognized

all the way to the White house. Our country needs us and we are ready to respond. We are good through March. The CSG (Carrier Strike Group) and the ships that have responded up to date have been in their deployment, or sustainment phase,” said Greenert. For deployments past March, we’ll look very closely on where those ships stand in their training and maintenance cycles. The optempo of ships and individual Sailors will be signiﬁcant factors as we look at this,” Chief Petty Ofﬁcer Andrew Young from Navy Information Operations Command, Maryland, asked about 15-year retirements. “I want that tool in the tool bag to balance the force as necessary, but I don’t think we need it right now. We went from 35 to seven over-manned ratings as a result of recent force shaping efforts. No, we don’t plan to use the 15-year retirement option, but I will ask Congress for authority for it as a force shaping tool if we need it.

Right now, I like the way things are laid out,” Greenert explained. Stevens answered several questions regarding uniforms, speciﬁcally new enlisted dress white uniforms and the Navy Working Uniform type 1. “We’ve done a lot of good work with this new uniform (dress whites). In October of 2015, we will begin to issue them to new recruits at Great Lakes. Then in October 2018, the uniforms will start to be populated throughout the ﬂeet under the current plan,” he explained. “We have no plan to discontinue NWU type 1 uniform. We understand these are not perfect uniforms in all situations, but the plan is to continue to wear the NWU and become experts in where and how we wear it.” The event concluded with a traditional cake-cutting recognizing the Navy’s birthday on Oct. 13, with newly reenlisted Sailors helping CNO and MCPON cut the cake while the Navy Band performed.

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PRIZE

U.S. physicist Dr. David J. Wineland talks about is experiment in his lab during a media tour after a news conference in Boulder, Colo. after learning he was awarded the 2012 Nobel Prize in Physics, Oct. 9.

| Wineland

to share $1.2M prize, receive medal, diploma Continued from B1

Reuters/Mark Leffingwell

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“Greater precision in the measurement of time also leads to greater precision in measurement and control of the frequencies of electromagnetic waves,” said Clark. “These have many uses in U.S. Navy applications, such as enhanced sensitivity of radar, greater security of communications and improved sensing of changes of Earth’s magnetic and gravitational ﬁelds, among others.” Wineland’s research along with that of co-recipient Serge Haroche, a professor

| Corpsmen, nurses share unique relationship

Continued from b1 the same way, and the day always starts with the same routine. “At 6:45 a.m., we do reports where we do a handoff from the night shift to the day shift,” said Burns. “We go through all the patients that are currently on the ward, what brought them into the ward and their condition.” With turnover complete, the oncoming shift assigns different responsibilities to each nurse and hospital corpsman covering a variety of scenarios. “Every day we assign roles in the event of an emergency,” said Burns. “Say if there was a ‘Code Blue’ [cardiac arrest], we know who would be the first person to initiate CPR and who would bring the crash cart. If there is a fire, we know who’s in charge of getting patients out and who is grabbing charts.” While Burns finishes going over a few final details about the day’s events with the other nurses, Santana goes to meet their patients for the day. “I walk in and introduce myself

and ask them how their night was,” said Santana. “Next, I’ll take their vital signs and give them any medications they may require. After that I ask them if there is anything they need.” Burns will arrive next and perform her assessment. “I’ll introduce myself,” she said. “Next, I ask how are they’re doing. I also take in visual cues. How do they look? Do they look like they are in pain? Then we start at the head and work our way down, which normally starts with a neurological exam. Then we move on to a physical exam. The hospital corpsmen are right next to us during all this. We use it as a teaching tool.” This hands-on teaching approach is something one will see a lot on the ward. Not only does it play a vital role in strengthening the professional relationship between nurses and their hospital corpsmen, but it allows the hospital corpsmen to gain valuable ﬁrsthand experience. “If we come across some things we don’t see that often, we will pull them in and do some one-on-one teaching,” said Burns. “The biggest

thing is to expose them to as much as we can and get them to be as efficient as they can be, because eventually, they are going to go out to the fleet. They are going to go off to the ships or the Marines, so now is the time to teach, train and expose them to things, so when they are out there working more independently, they can function and still provide high quality care.” That rapport between nurse and hospital corpsman has been a special one for Santana. “The relationship between the corpsmen and nurses is really unique,” she said. “They are really inspirational. They have a lot of knowledge and they pass that information on to us. The officers and enlisted Sailors gel really well together here on the ward. They can answer all our questions about the officer side of the Navy, or about being a nurse. They are really open to teaching us everything they know.” Likewise, Burns appreciates the important role hospital corpsmen play in caring for those residing on the ward. In a job where lives could

potentially be on the line at any moment, the teamwork between nurse and hospital corpsman is of utmost importance. “The [hospital] corpsmen are really phenomenal here,” said Burns. “It’s a team effort from 6:45 in the morning to 6:45 at night. We need to stay close to each other because if the [hospital] corpsmen is in with a patient and something happens, they need to be able make us aware of it, or if we are in there and we see something that would make a great teaching opportunity, we can bring them in. Most importantly, if we need to respond to an emergency, we each know our roles.” Not every situation is a lifethreatening one. In fact, a lot of the job deals with making patients feel comfortable while they call USNH Yokosuka home. For example, monitoring a patient’s intake and output of ﬂuids can be a helpful diagnostic tool. A tool that some patients maybe a little uneasy with. “Sometimes we have to tell the patient it’s OK,” said Santana. “They are kind of uncomfortable doing some of this stuff, but for me

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Guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64) took part in a simulated non-combatant evacuation operation (NEO) off the coast of Scotland, Oct. 8. The exercise included evacuating 11 Royal Navy midshipmen posing as citizens in simulated danger from Mallaig, Scotland to Gettysburg on two rigidhull inflatable boats (RHIB). The exercise was planned by the Joint Tactical Exercise Planning Staff (JTEPS) as part of Exercise Joint Warrior, a coalition exercise designed and led by JTEPS in the United Kingdom that lasts two weeks and takes place twice a year. “This is not a normal mission for a cruiser or destroyer platform to go do,” said Capt. Bob Hein, Commanding Officer of Gettysburg. “But what made it interesting is that sometimes, you’re the only asset that is available.” Normally a NEO operation is assigned to larger vessels, such as aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships, so those ships complete NEO training instead of cruisers. Having a cruiser practice a NEO is an opportunity to expand the capabilities of the platform. “It’s just another tool in their toolbox,” said Hein. “The strength of the Sailors aboard this ship is that they can figure out how to do it. So, even for a nonstandard mission for a cruiser, like a NEO, they figured it out and they did a great job. It proves the versatility of the modern day Sailor.” The NEO training operation went smoothly, the entire exercise taking just over an hour to complete. “It was kind of cool to plan,” said Lt. Cmdr. Jason Lautar, the operations officer for Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 26. “Being a DESRON, normally it would be a strike group that planned it. For us, as a small staff to create a plan and give it out and then see it executed, I thought it was kind of cool and it went well.” During the exercise, Gettysburg hosted the 11 midshipmen overnight in the wardroom with food, games and karaoke. The following day the group was sent ashore via two RHIB’s to Campbeltown, Scotland.

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Fort McHenry prepares damage control team By MCSN Erik Luebke Navy Public Affairs Support Element-East Detachment Europe

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Sailors aboard amphibious dock-landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) conducted damage control training drills to maintain shipboard readiness, Oct. 10. During the drills, the ship’s damage control training team (DCTT) placed the ship in a training environment where each damage control team, composed of Sailors from each department, reacts to different training scenarios. “Once a Sailor steps aboard this ship, we have a duty to instruct that Sailor so that they are familiar with how the ship works and how they can combat damage to the ship in the most effective way possible,” said

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MCSN Erik Luebke Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Charles Canterbury (left) conducts medical training for Sailors during a general quarters drill aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43).

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MCSN Adam D. Wainwright Machinist’s Mate Fireman Jeannette Acosta prepares mugs to be washed while wearing a T-shirt for Breast Cancer Awareness Month aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).

It is a month dedicated to those who have passed due to breast cancer and to those who are currently ﬁghting the battle.” - Lt. Krystal Martin MC3 Karen Blankenship

USS BONHOMME RICHARD GOES PINK FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH to purchase pink T-shirts and can wear them all month as a part of their uniforms to show their support for breast cancer awareness. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month began in 1985 and is an annual campaign to raise awareness, share information about the disease and provide greater access to services and resources. “Awareness is the key to

By MC3 Karen Blankenship Amphibious Squadron 11 Public Affairs

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Sailors aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) are going pink and helping to raise awareness for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Sailors had the opportunity

prevention and early detection of breast cancer,” said Lt. Krystal Martin, the medical administration ofﬁcer and the health promotion coordinator aboard Bonhomme Richard. “If people are aware of the symptoms and procedures to detect breast cancer, then it is more likely for an individual to ﬁght and beat cancer.” According to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, more

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“We as American service men and women are always ﬁghting for a cause,” said Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Raymond Meyers. “As a corpsman, I believe in providing the best care for those who defend our freedom, and an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of care.” Studies have shown that women can reduce their risk

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DoN holds â€˜Tribute to Diversityâ€™ ceremony By MC2 Alexandra Snyder Defense Media Activity - Pentagon Bureau

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MC1 Peter D. Lawlor Carla Lucchino, the Department of the Navy Assistant for Administration; Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert; Secretary of Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus; and Lt. Gen. Willie Williams, the Director of Marine Corps Staff, cut a ribbon to unveil the Diversity Wall exhibit at the Pentagon.

The Department of the Navy (DoN) held a â€œTribute to Diversityâ€? in the Pentagonâ€™s Center Courtyard in Arlington, Va., Oct. 12. Following the ceremony, the eventâ€™s keynote speaker, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, along with Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert, DoN Assistant for Administration Carla Lucchino and Director, Marine Corps Staff Lt. Gen. Willie Williams dedicated

the Pentagonâ€™s newest memorial â€“ a hallway tribute to diversity. The 45-photo commemoration features pictures of diverse Navy and Marine Corps leaders and service members. Mabus said diversity has always been key to the Navyâ€™s success. â€œDiversity is important because it makes us a far better military force,â€? he said. â€œWhen we have a diversity of ideas, of experiences, of expertise and of background ... we can fulďŹ ll the dizzying variety of missions that the Navy and Marine Corps are given by our country.â€? The importance of diversity means

that improving it within the ďŹ‚eet must remain a priority, continued Mabus. â€œThe Navy and the Marine Corps doesnâ€™t have just one platform that we go to for every mission,â€? he said. â€œWe count on a wide variety of assets, to execute a myriad of missions. The very same is true for our people. We have to continue to increase diversity in our ranks and in the career opportunities, and allow for the training, the job satisfaction and the retention of the talent that we have.â€? DoN continues to demonstrate its commitment to equal opportunity and diversity through training extended to its Sailors and civilians. The Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI), opened in 1971, was established to address the education and training of military and civilian personnel on these topics.

SPAWAR expert discusses getting ahead of the growing cyber threat By Tina C. Stillions SPAWAR Headquarters Public Affairs

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The Navy must beef up its arsenal to protect todayâ€™s warďŹ ghters from the growing menace of cyber attacks, said Kevin McNally, one of Space and Naval Warfare Systems Commandâ€™s (SPAWAR) program managers, at a symposium, Oct. 10 - 11, in San Diego. A SPAWAR cybersecurity expert, McNally was the plenary speaker at the Securing Our eCity (SOeC) Cybersecurity Symposium. McNally oversees the acquisition of information assurance and cybersecurity solutions for Navy tactical networks. â€œMy goal is to move us more toward rapid detection and response,â€? he said. â€œI want to stop cyber terrorists before they cause more damage, not ďŹ x the problem after the fact.â€? The two-day symposium brought together some of the nationâ€™s cybersecurity experts and key contributors to San Diegoâ€™s cybersecurity community for a series of speaker and

panel sessions on industry best practices. â€œAs a result of recent cyber activity, including Stuxnet and Flame, many more countries are preparing for cyber warfare,â€? said McNally. â€œWe spend a lot of money on prevention â€“ we have to do that. We would be foolish not to. However, that course of action will not be 100 percent effective. We must also detect and respond in a rapid mannerâ€? There are more than two billion Internet users worldwide. The Department of Defense (DoD) makes more than one billion Internet connections daily, passing 40 terabytes of data. DoD networks are scanned and probed on average six million times per day. McNally claims that the improvements in malware and toolkits, combined with the slow acquisition process for Navy technology, makes his job of helping protect defense systems somewhat of a challenge. According to McNally, more effort should be put into situation awareness and monitoring. â€œWe currently have signa-

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hackers are able to wreak havoc on network systems is best exempliďŹ ed in the ZeuS-based attacks against U.S. and U.K. bank account holders. In 2010, I want to more than 30 people were arrested for their part in the at- stop cyber tacks on ďŹ nancial institutions. terrorists â€œIn the case of ZeuS, you didnâ€™t even have to be an before expert in cyberwarfare,â€? said McNally. â€œFor $3 - 4 thousand they cause dollars, you could buy your own private version â€“ a virtual more network computing module damage, costs 10. In the end, the ZeuS author earned a cool $15 mil- not ďŹ x the lion commission from licensproblem ing rights.â€? External attacks are greater in volume, but insider threats can after the cause more damage. An insider fact.â€? is more likely to be successful; bypass traditional security - SPAWAR program boundaries; know the organizamanager Kevin tions policies and procedures; McNally and know where the most valuable information resides. Cybersecurity is a serious issue for the Navy. McNally and his team are committed to building and supporting a strong and integrated computer network defense system.

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Members of the Old Dominion University Ghost Hunters team recently locked themselves aboard the Battleship Wisconsin overnight with surprising, and at times terrifying, results. Video evidence from the investigation suggests something – or someone – is making quite a racket below the decks after the lights are turned off. Is this the legendary ghost of a crew member who died aboard the vessel in 1951? Based on actual spaces the paranormal team considered “hot spots,” a ﬁrst-of-its-kind haunted tour has been developed by Nauticus just in time for Halloween. Follow the team’s path into areas of the Wisconsin never before opened to the public. The tours require the physical ability to climb steep ladder steps and navigate tight below-deck spaces. This experience is not suitable for children under age 12, the claustrophobic or the faint of heart. Doors open at 6 p.m. and tours begin at 6:30 p.m.. Tickets are limited and cost $15 ($10 for Nauticus members). There are no advance sales. Tours will run from Oct. 18 - 21 and 25 - 28. Thursday and Sunday tours last until 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday tours last until 11 p.m. For more information, visit www.nauticus.org/programs-activities/bb64-three-decks-darkness, or call 6641000.

Busch Garden’s annual “Howl-O-Scream” horror-fest offers up terrifying fun for all ages.

Haunted good time is ‘paranormal’ for Halloween trips around Virginia

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Virginia is one of the most beautiful, serene and scenic destinations on the East Coast, with legendary Southern hospitality. Some of Virginia’s ﬁnest homes, hotels and inns and historic sites are so hospitable, in fact, that some guests decide to stay forever, as in well into the afterlife. With more than 400 years of spirits, it’s no wonder that Virginia has more listings on the National Register of Haunted Places than any other state in the nation. For those who believe in things that go bump in the night, Virginia is ﬁlled with places that are high on the list of any dedicated ghost hunter. The sites and tours below promise for a hauntingly good trip, with more ideas found on www.Virginia. org. Guided “ghost tours” take on a more authentic feel when walking some of America’s most historic sidewalks. The Haunts of Richmond tours use the Edgar Allan Poe Museum as the base for one of its night-time walking tours. Richmond’s haunted sites can also be toured by trolley with Ghouls Ghost Tour by Trolley. Colonial Williamsburg’s Peyton Randolph House and George Wythe House are considered to be among America’s most haunted abodes. Those are two of the stops on the Spooks and Legends Haunted Tours on which door knobs and shutters rattle and guests are met by costumed interpreters along their route. In Southwest Virginia Appalachian Ghostwalk Tours, visitors travel through the streets of Abingdon

■ trick-or-treat season For more information on Halloween events throughout Hampton Roads, see next week’s issue of The Flagship.

and Bristol where famous ghost stories abound. Charlottesville’s Ghost Mystery Walking Tour has a twist. Guests are presented with the tale of a 1904 murder and they are asked to try to solve the mystery of who’s guilty during the two-hour adventure. Haunting spirits are said to be seen at historic sites across Virginia. At Alexandria’s Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, visitors have reported the apparition of a beautiful young woman who died there in the early 1800s. The city’s Ramsay House also has a famous haunting. Dumfries’ Weems Botts Museum is reportedly inhabited by a ghost who likes to throw books and turn lights on and off. At Colonial Williamsburg, visitors might hear Lady Ann Skipwith on the stairs of the George Wythe House. Hurrying home late one night after a party she broke her slipper and hobbled up the stairs with a distinctive clunking sound that some say can still be heard there at night. Abingdon’s venerable hotel, The Martha, is said to be home to the ghost of a young woman of

the Civil War mourning for a Soldier. Across the street from the hotel at the Barter Theatre, the State Theater of Virginia, actors have reported seeing theater founder Robert Porterﬁeld sitting in the audience. Porterﬁeld died in 1971. Visitors need to watch their step inside Winchester’s Cork Street Tavern, where a ghost seated at table L-6 likes to stick a foot out and trip unsuspecting guests. Even Virginia’s popular theme parks get in on the seasonal fun all decked out for Halloween. Busch Gardens’ annual horror-fest Howl-O-Scream features sinister tricks and terrifying fun. Younger guests will enjoy Sesame Street characters in the Forest of Fun. Kings Dominion’s “Halloween Haunt” transforms the park into a rolling good time where roller coasters aren’t the only scary things. Visit www.Virginia.org for information on planning a Halloween getaway to Virginia this fall, or call toll-free (800) VISITVA for a free Virginia is for Lovers Travel Guide.

Join in the spine chilling fun as the Ghost Train ventures through the spooky woods of Northwest River Park, 1733 Indian Creek Rd., Chesapeake. The Ghost Train runs from Oct. 18 - 20 and 25 - 27. This haunted hay ride is appropriate for families and children. Tickets must be purchased in advance and cost $9.50 on Fridays and Saturdays, and $8 on Thursdays. You can purchase tickets at all Chesapeake community centers, Northwest River Park, Parks and Recreation Administrative Ofﬁce at 1224 Progressive Dr., or online at www.CityofChesapeake.net/guide. For more information, call Northwest River Park at 4217151, or Parks and Recreation at 382-6411.

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Center, Hampton â– For more information, call: 727-0900, Cost is $25 per person for military and $30 ext. 703, or visit www.vasc.org for civilians/DoD with mandatory advance registrations. You donâ€™t want to miss these The Virginia Air & Space Center will be spook-tacular one-hour guided trail rides. hosting its 21st annual Halloween Bash. The event will feature safe trick-or-treating, make-and-take activities, scavenger Fleet Fest Car Show hunt, haunted house, costume contest â– When: Oct. 20, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. â– Where: Carrier Piers Parking Lot, Naval (starting at 5:15 p.m.) and more. The Bash continues as families head to Downtown Station Norfolk Hampton for trick-or-treating from 6 to 7 â– For more information, call: 322-2337, p.m. Admission is $5 or $7 on the day of or visit www.discovermwr.com/ďŹ‚eetfest/ event. Space is limited. carshow.html Free admission, open to the public. Rain or Military Classic golf tournament shine. Use Gate 2. There will be 14 vehicle â– When: Nov. 12 classes with cash prizes. Registration must â– Where: Kiskiack Golf Club, Williamsbe in by Oct. 18 by visiting the website, or burg by calling 462-4877. â– For more information, contact: Pete Hoyer at 877-4022, or email p.hoyer@ verizon.net Commotion in the Ocean â– When: Oct. 20, 8 p.m. to Midnight Registration is open for the 14th annual â– Where: Virginia Aquarium Bay & Hampton Roads Military Classic of The Ocean Pavilion South Golf Tournament. The tournaâ– For more information, call: 385-FISH ment is open to everyone, but the ďŹ eld is (3474), or visit www.VirginiaAquarium. limited to 144 players. Foursomes will com play Captainâ€™s Choice format. The lowThe Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science est scoring team comprised of military members (active duty, retired or civilCenterâ€™s Commotion in the Ocean gala fundraising event transforms the Aquarium ian) representing their unit or command, into a magical evening. This year, Commo- will receive a special trophy and prizes. tion in the Ocean will feature the band Car- The Major Military Command (Air bon Jam. Guests will be able to dance in a Force, Army, Navy, etc.) will receive the nightclub atmosphere, compete in â€œthrow- Veteranâ€™s Trophy following the competibackâ€? games like arcade and pinball, shop tion. All proceeds support local college scholarships for The Citadel and Virginia the silent auction mall of travel packages Military Institute. Entry fee of $75 per and exquisite merchandise, partake in player and includes: green fees, golf cart, abundant food and beverages, and enjoy beverages, practice range balls, breakfast the Aquarium exhibits in a festive atmoand after tournament cookout. Deadline sphere. Tickets cost $75 per person and for registration is Nov. 3. Early registrainclude admission, food and beverages. Advanced tickets are highly recommended. tion is encouraged.

â– ďŹ‚ightâ€™s mission Honor Flight Historic Triangle Virginia (HFHTVA) is a Williamsburg-based nonprofit organization established in October 2008 with one goal â€“ to take every World War II and terminally ill veteran in the Hampton Roads and Richmond areas that is able and has not visited the World War II Memorial built in their honor on a charter bus day trip to Washington, DC.

II Memorial if you have not made the visit with the Honor Flight Network,â€? said Kelley Hall, Veteran Liaison for the local Honor Flight Chapter. â€œThe camaraderie that exists between the WWII veterans while together on the trip is like watching history.â€? Participants for the trip will meet on Saturday morning at the Indian River Rd. Park & Ride in Chesapeake for departure to Washington, D.C. The group will stop in Williamsburg at the Colonial Heritage Clubhouse to pick up additional participants and for a departure ceremony. Meals are provided to all attendees. All veterans on the trip are accompanied by a trained volunteer guardian, who will assist the veteran for the entire day. Additional information about the Honor Flight organization and the trips to Washington D.C. can also be found at www.honorďŹ‚ightHTVA.org.

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Wounded Wear, a Virginia Beach-based non-proďŹ t organization beneďŹ ting Wounded Warriors and their families, is gearing up for its â€œHold emâ€™ for Heroes IIIâ€? charity poker run presented by Geico, Oct. 21. The poker run will begin with registration at 9 a.m. at Clutch Bar and Grill and will continue with a Texas Hold emâ€™ tournament along ďŹ ve stops in Virginia Beach â€“ Biker Depot, GSS Gear, Wounded Wear Headquarters, Grumpyâ€™s Bar and Grill, and will conclude at JageRâ€™s Beach Bar and Grill at 1 p.m. After the tournament, prizes for best and worst hands will be awarded, and a live auction and rafďŹ‚e will also take place from 1 to 7 p.m. at JageRâ€™s. Entertainment will be provided by Trailer Hood and Travis Martin. Kim Morlino will perform the national anthem. The 2011 event raised $15,000, which was used to aid in the organizationâ€™s mission of distributing clothing kits to Wounded Warriors and raising awareness for their sacriďŹ ces. Auction items include: Emerson knives, admission to a dinner cruise aboard the Spirit of Norfolk, a Sure-Gen generator, a gift basket from Twist Salon, Tattoo gift cards and more. For additional event information and registration details, visit www.woundedwear.org.

â– event features The â€œHold emâ€™ for Heroes IIIâ€? poker run will feature a motorcycle poker run, live auction and entertainment to benefit Wounded Warriors and their families. Auction items include: Emerson knives, admission to a dinner cruise aboard the Spirit of Norfolk, a Sure-Gen generator, a gift basket from Twist Salon, Tattoo gift cards and more.

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The local Honor Flight Hub is making preparations for its eighth trip to Washington, D.C. for World War II veterans on Oct. 20. In addition to visiting the National World War II Memorial, the veterans visit Arlington National Cemetery, the Marine Corps War Memorial and other signiďŹ cant monuments and memorials over the course of the day. The trip to Washington D.C., open to all WWII veterans who have not already visited the National WWII Memorial with the Honor Flight Network, is free of charge to veterans. Korean War Veterans may also participate when space is available. â€œThe opportunity for WWII veterans to see this magniďŹ cent memorial is an amazing experience,â€? said Matt Hartman, Director of the local Honor Flight Chapter. â€œThe United States is currently losing its World War II veterans at a rate of 700 per day. It is now more important than ever that we make sure that these heroes have the chance to see the memorial â€“ their memorial.â€? The Honor Flight Network is dedicated to making sure all WWII veterans are provided a chance to be safely taken to the memorial that was built in their honor on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. With this goal in mind, the Virginia Hub, Honor Flight Historic Triangle Virginia (HFHTVA), organizes two bi-annual bus trips. The ďŹ rst seven Honor Flight trips organized by the local hub have included well over 600 WWII veterans, and the universal reaction was one of sincere enjoyment and appreciation. Veterans from Hampton Roads, Williamsburg and Northeast North Carolina participated. Applications for veterans and volunteers to serve as guardians can be found on the HFHTVA website at www.honorďŹ‚ightHTVA. org, or by calling (800) 619-0578. Wheelchair-bound veterans can be accommodated. â€œYou have not experienced the World War

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The Paranormal Activity film series continues with this fourth entry from Paramount Pictures and returning directors of the previous film, Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman. It has been five years since the disappearance of Katie and Hunter in the original Paranormal Activity and a suburban family witness strange events in their neighborhood when a woman and a mysterious child move in.

Follows the young homicide detective/ psychologist Alex Cross (Tyler Perry), from the worldwide best-selling novels by James Patterson, as he meets his match in a serial killer (Matthew Fox). The two face off in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, but when the mission gets personal, Cross is pushed to the edge of his moral and psychological limits in this taut and exciting action thriller.

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‘Rocksmith’ to revolutionize the music gaming industry Rocksmith System: PC, PC3, Xbox 360 Publisher: Ubisoft Release Date: Oct. 16 ESRB Rating: Teen (Lyrics, Mild Cartoon Violence)

rent artists, such as The Animals, The Black Keys, David Bowie, Interpol, Nirvana and The Rolling Stones. No more plastic or button bashing, Rocksmith is the real thing for those who are serious about learning and playing. Rocksmith’s magic is thanks to the exclusive “Real Tone Cable” provided with the game. It’s as simple as plugging the quarter-inch jack into any electric guitar and the USB plug to any USB port. The cable and software transform the analog signal of the guitar into a digital one that can be heard through TV speakers, or any other stereo ampliﬁer. Even the most challenging of Rocksmith’s 50-plus outstanding tracks can be mastered with the help of the “Guitarcade” mini-games that develop techniques, such as shifting between frets, learning chords and harmonics. Last but not least, the riff repeater will give them the possibility to replay a riff as

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“Rocksmith” is the first and only video game where players can plug any real guitar with a standard quarter-inch input jack into an Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3, and play through an in-depth library of music, including everything from the latest hits to classic rock songs. “Rocksmith is the most authentic and addictive music game ever created,” said Geoffroy Sardin, HQ Chief Marketing & Sales Officer at Ubisoft EMEA. “Whether a beginner or a seasoned guitarist, players can progress at their own speed and walk away from the game with the ability to play songs by memory. Rocksmith is the only video game that gets players stage-ready.” Rocksmith features gameplay that automatically adjusts to the player’s skill level and will engage experienced musicians, as well as those who are picking up a guitar for the first time. Players will be able to choose from actual lead, rhythm and combo guitar compositions, inspiring players to perform songs after the game is turned off. The game includes a sizeable library of music from classic rock bands to cur-

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Country artist raises funds, support for military families with new song By David Todd The Flagship Managing Editor

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Country recording artist Aaron Watson is helping to raise awareness and funds for military families through the sales of his new single “Raise Your Bottle.” In partnership with The Boot Campaign, a grassroots initiative started by ﬁve women from Texas – known as the “Boot Girls” – who have created a way for Americans to show appreciation for the military and their families, Watson is giving all proceeds from the sales from his song to the campaign in an effort to help military families through tough economic times. “[Helping] disabled vets has always been a focal point in my career, doing anything and everything I can do,” said Watson. “I don’t feel like it’s giving back, I just feel like it’s my duty – that’s the way I serve my country.” The song was originally written for his father, an Army veteran who was injured during the Vietnam War, and it was inspired by bravery and courage of the men and women in the Armed Services. “Even though I wrote [the song], I didn’t feel like it belonged to me, so I joined up with The Boot Campaign,” he said. “Every penny, till the day I die, from this song is going to go towards disabled veterans and their families, which hits close to home because I am the son of a disabled veteran.” Watson said that he empathizes with Wounded Warriors and their families who have sacriﬁced a great deal while serving our country, because his family also went through the same emotions

Every penny, till the day I die, from this song is going to go towards disabled veterans and their families.” - Aaron Watson about the sales from his single “Raise Your Bottle.”

and hardships. “Growing up I spent a lot of time with my dad at different VA hospitals – sometimes that was for dad’s appointments and sometimes it was helping dad with volunteer work,” he said. “My dad told me, that when I was two or three years old, when he would do volunteer work [at the hospitals], he would take me up there with him and we would go from room to room visiting with the World War II and World War I veterans. Dad said that those old veterans seeing a little boy come in their room just brightened up their day. So, I think because of that experience, I developed a great appreciation for freedom and the men and women who have fought for that.” Despite the heavy themes associated with the song and the military imagery in the video, the song is meant as an upbeat celebration of the military versus a solemn hymn. He made a point to address and toast veterans of the past, present and future in the song, as well as highlight events in military history, including Normandy; Korea; Kason Mai, Vietnam; Fallujah, Iraq; Gettysburg and Japan. “I didn’t want this song to be a tearjerker ... I didn’t want this to be a feel sorry for our veterans kind of song,” he explained. “I wanted this to be a strong song – a proud song.” Watson hopes that the song

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will help raise awareness for the campaign and allow Americans to give support for the military and their families. “We need to raise the bar and help these families out,” he said. “I love everything about this country, but we do have a responsibility to take care of the men and women that protect us.” The song is included on Watson’s latest album, “Real Good Time,” that was released Oct. 9. Watson said that recording the album was an extremely difficult and emotional process because almost a year to the date of the release, their fourth child, Julia Grace, passed away due complications in his wife’s pregnancy. “My heart is still broken even today, but you know it’s one of those things that, for the first time in my life, I put things in God’s hands and he definitely gave me the strength to get my family through such an ordeal.” Originally, Watson was scheduled to go into the studio to record the album last fall, but he had no songs written and no desire to record. “One night out of frustration, I hung my guitar on the wall and I said a simple prayer, saying ‘God I need some help,’” he recalled. “A few weeks later I became very inspired and I wrote the bulk of this record.” As he said, it was like “God

Born in Amarillo, Texas, Aaron Watson’s earliest musical inﬂuences were the gospel hymns he sang in church with his family, and the classic country records he heard being played at home.

■ new album Aaron Watson’s new album, “Real Good Time,” features No. 1 Billboard Texas Regional Music hit “Raise Your Bottle.” All proceeds from the sale of this single will go to The Boot Campaign, which provides an easy way for Americans to show appreciation for troops, cultivates awareness of the challenges they face upon returning, and raises funds for military programs to help meet these physical and emotional needs. Courtesy photos

answering a prayer,” and the album is now at the top of the country charts in album sales. The album’s name pays homage to Julia Grace because she is now “at home in

Heaven,” and that is what he calls a “Real Good Time.” To view the video for “Raise Your Bottle,” visit http://youtu.be/QcRJAUhwqzY.

To learn more about The Boot Campaign, visit www. bootcampaign.com. To view Aaron Watson’s ofﬁcial website, visit www.aaronwatson.com.

In the pool or ocean swimming, I have faced boredom, doubts about my ability to continue, and pain that sometimes rises up and suggests it can debilitate me and prevent me from staying aﬂoat.”

Finding peace within through swimming By Roger Whiteway Contributing Writer

Of the many choices for fitness training, swimming is recognized as a low-impact/low risk sport that can be practiced across the expanse of a lifetime. But what goes on in the consciousness of the swimmer can provide benefits well beyond fitness and in all aspects of life. Unlike running a road race, the first-time swimmer often faces fear of drowning and must learn to overcome it. Many a Sailor, Marine, Airman or Soldier has failed a swimming test because they did not learn how to deal with fear, or more specifically, how to manage their breathing while in the water. So, what separates a new swimmer from an Olympic synchronized swimmer? The answer is practice and training. It’s that simple! We start in a pool where we can touch the bottom, or grab the edge, and learn how to put our face in the water, turn and take a breath and do it again and again. Once putting one’s face in the water and calmly turning to take a breath is mastered, much of the fear departs. But there is more – particularly in competitive swimming events. For me, having positive mental images to dwell on during distance swims when the doubts about fitness, preparation, or competitors crowd

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in, can make all the difference in performance and enjoyment. In everyday life, our mental equilibrium comes under attack in the form of doubts, fears and challenges. Maybe it’s fear of contagion from an office worker, doubt about our ability to deal with a difficult relative, or the stress of comforting a fussy child. In my experience, it’s not about the office worker, the relative or the child, it’s about how I react and respond, and whether my reservoir of patience, kindness and calm is sufficiently robust to meet the challenge and maintain my poise. In the pool or ocean swimming, I have faced boredom, doubts about my ability to continue, and pain that

sometimes rises up and suggests it can debilitate me and prevent me from staying afloat. But all those hours in the pool, mentally meeting suggestions that come up in every practice session, has shown that I can find dominion. It’s a state that relaxes the body, and the breathing propels me through the next stroke. In 1970, I was in Navy flight training in Pensacola, Fla., and a few of us had rented a house on Pensacola Beach. It was a September afternoon and there was a large storm in the Gulf that kicked up unusually large waves. I ventured in for some body surfing, and after a few rides, I found myself about 100 yards out and caught in a rip current headed out to

sea. There was no one on the beach to call to for help. I attempted to swim (freestyle), but the rip was just too strong. Panic crept up my back and constricted my throat like a snake. Then I realized that this fear was all about loss of control. My spiritual training had taught me about a higher power that was in control. Also, I knew that the water had not changed – it was still warm and I was in no hurry to go anywhere. So I turned over on my back, and just floated and sculled with my hands and legs in a gentle backstroke. I saw beauty in the clouds and a sense of order as I viewed the horizon where the sky met the sea. I lost myself in those views and just focused on staying afloat. I don’t know how long I was in that state, but my guess is more than 30 minutes, perhaps an hour. When I finally decide to look up and find shore, I could see land about 800 yards away. I did not see our beach house, but something told me to just start swimming gently toward shore, and in another 30 minutes, I was on the beach. This lesson taught me about staying in the moment, watching my thought and not allowing fear to predict – and possibly precipitate – some disastrous event. Swimming provides a great venue for fitness training and for exercising our ability to maintain poise and equilibrium, whatever the challenge.

■ swim fast facts • 65 percent of people in the U.S. don’t know how to swim. • An hour of vigorous swimming will burn up to 650 calories, and burns off more calories than walking or biking. • Swimming strengthens the heart and lungs. • Swimming works out all of the body’s major muscles. • Swimming helps reduce stress. • Water’s buoyancy makes swimming the ideal exercise for physical therapy and rehabilitation or for anyone seeking a low-impact exercise. • Swimming is a great cardiovascular exercise because you are moving against the water’s resistance, which is more than 10 times that of the air. Fast facts courtesy of www.swimmingpool.com

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Courtesy of NASCAR Dale Earnhardt Jr. (center), with team owner Rick Hendrick (left), speaks to the media at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Oct. 11. Earnhardt will miss two races after suffering a concussion from a wreck in Talladega.

Live to ďŹ ght another day Earnhardt talks about concussion, â€˜playing hurtâ€™ By Rick Minter Universal Uclick

Concussions in the sports world have pretty much been a football story, until last week when NASCARâ€™s biggest star, Dale Earnhardt Jr., had to get out of his car. Earnhardtâ€™s problems began with a violent wreck during a tire test at Kansas Speedway in August. But he kept it quiet until a seemingly minor impact on the last lap at Talladega Superspeedway triggered more symptoms and led to his seeking medical help for concussions suffered in both incidents. Missing Saturdayâ€™s Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway pretty much ended any hope he had of winning the Sprint Cup championship, but the driver and those around him all said the most important thing at this point is the driverâ€™s health. And most around him were praising him for having the courage to come forward and admit he was suffering. Earnhardt, throughout his career, has been known for telling the truth no matter the

consequences. â€œI think thatâ€™s one thing everybody admires about Dale is how honest and up front he is,â€? Earnhardtâ€™s car owner Rick Hendrick said in a press conference at Charlotte. â€œHe cares a lot about the team, his fans and the sport in general. But when he knew that there was something not right, he went to see Dr. [Jerry] Petty, and I admire him. I think a lot of guys would try to play hurt, but when the doctor tells you if you get hit again like right away, it could be catastrophic.â€? Petty, who has worked for years with NASCAR and its drivers, said the very nature of concussions requires honest answers on the driverâ€™s part to get a correct diagnosis. â€œNinety percent of a concussion probably depends on individual information,â€? said Petty. â€œPeople around you might notice that youâ€™re different. By and large, the history that the patient gives is the thing that tells you that theyâ€™ve had a concussion. A concussion can be seeing stars. A concussion can be just being addled for a minute. Any time the brain is not doing what itâ€™s supposed to be doing after an acceleration or deceleration, thatâ€™s a concussion.â€? But despite the possible consequences of concussions after concussions, drivers tend to try to keep their symp-

Courtesy of NASCAR The No. 88 Chevrolet driven by Regan Smith.

toms from keeping them out of their race cars, especially when there are big trophies to be had. Earnhardtâ€™s teammate Jeff Gordon said he probably wouldnâ€™t take the steps Earnhardt took if there was a championship on the line. â€œHonestly, I hate to say this, but no, I wouldnâ€™t,â€? he said. â€œThatâ€™s why I say we all play a part in this. If I have a thought at the championship, thereâ€™s two races to go, my head is hurting and I just came through a wreck, and I am feeling signs of it, but Iâ€™m still leading the points, or second in the points, Iâ€™m not going to say anything. Thatâ€™s the competitor in me, and probably many other guys. And, thatâ€™s to a fault. Thatâ€™s not the way it should be. It is something that most of us, I think, would do. I think that is what gets a lot of us in trouble.â€? But Earnhardtâ€™s comments reveal that thereâ€™s a lot at stake, career-wise and otherwise, when a driver has literally rattled his brain in a crash. And sometimes the best decision is the one that seems so hard to make at the time. â€œI want to live a healthy life, so Iâ€™m going to make sure that Iâ€™m doing the right thing, and thatâ€™s all I felt like I was doing here,â€? said Earnhardt. â€œI think if I give myself time to get healed up, I can race for as long as I want to race, and thatâ€™s my objective.â€?

â– Smith drives No. 88 Dale Earnhardtâ€™s concussion opened the door for Regan Smith, displaced from the No. 78 Furniture Row Chevrolet, to get in Earnhardtâ€™s No. 88 Chevrolet, and Smith made the most of it while the car was running. He qualiďŹ ed a disappointing 26th, but was second fastest in the Happy Hour practice session. Then in the race he was steadily marching toward the front when a blown engine sent him to the garage at Lap 61.

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Chase standings following the Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway (race ďŹ nish in parentheses): 1. Brad Keselowski 2,214 (ďŹ nished 11th) Fuel-mileage racing, which had been one of his strong suits throughout his career, worked against him at Charlotte as he had to stop for gas while his closest Chase competitors stretched theirs to the ďŹ nish. â€œItâ€™s like playing blackjack,â€? he said of mileage racing. â€œSometimes youâ€™re going to get a good deal, but youâ€™re not going to win â€™em all.â€? 2. Jimmie Johnson -7 (ďŹ nished 3rd) With four ďŹ nishes of fourth or better in the ďŹ ve Chase races to date, heâ€™s making a strong bid for a sixth Cup title. â€œWeâ€™re still not the best car out there at it, but weâ€™re making it work week-in and week-out,â€? he said. 3. Denny Hamlin -15 (ďŹ nished 2nd) The ďŹ ve-time winner this year played it conservatively in the closing laps at Charlotte, stretching a tank of fuel to the ďŹ nish, and now heâ€™s headed to four of his best race tracks. â€œItâ€™s ďŹ nally good to have a fuel mileage race somewhat go our way,â€? he said. â€œYouâ€™ve got to be prepared for these because they seem happy more often than not.â€? 4. Clint Bowyer -28 (ďŹ nished 1st) He made gas-mileage racing work for him again and remains in the hunt for the championship in his ďŹ rst year at Michael Waltrip Racing. And it was a milestone victory. â€œIt is my ďŹ rst mile-and-a-half race track win, and itâ€™s Charlotte, my worst race track,â€? he said. 5. Kasey Kahne -35 (ďŹ nished 8th) Many ďŹ gured heâ€™d be battling for the win at Charlotte, where he has three points-paying Cup victories, but he wasnâ€™t. Still, heâ€™s not completely out of the running for the title. 6. Greg BifďŹ‚e -43 (ďŹ nished 4th) After setting a track record in qualifying on the pole, he led the race early, but wasnâ€™t fast enough to win at the end. â€œIt was too loose all night,â€? he said. â€œI just didnâ€™t want to take big enough swings at it. And then fuel mileage â€“ we are just not in that game to go as far as those cars were going.â€? 7. Martin Truex Jr. -49 (ďŹ nished 10th) He salvaged a Top-10 ďŹ nish after struggling mid-race. â€œWe started out really strong, but lost some track position and it was so hard to get it back when we were in trafďŹ c.â€? 8. Tony Stewart -50 (ďŹ nished 13th) He battled back from as low as 36th after an early race incident damaged the nose of his car. â€œI was following the two-car [Brad Keselowski] there, and he had to check up, big time, for whatever was going on in front of him,â€? he said. 9. Jeff Gordon -50 (ďŹ nished 18th) His chances for a ďŹ fth Cup title dwindled after he lost a lap due to a penalty for speeding on pit road. 10. Kevin Harvick -56 (ďŹ nished 16th) Handling problems throughout the 500 led to his worst Chase ďŹ nish so far, and he doesnâ€™t have any Top10â€™s to offset it. 11. Matt Kenseth -67 (ďŹ nished 14th) The Talladega winner spun early at Charlotte and never really recovered. â€œIt took us so long to get that lap back and we never had any cautions to really get caught up,â€? he said. 12. Dale Earnhardt Jr. -86 (did not compete) His decision to seek medical help for concussions led to his not being able to compete, and his chances for even a Top-10 Chase ďŹ nish at this point are slim to none.

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BELLATOR 77 Oct. 19, 8 p.m., MTV2 Featured bouts: Rich Clementi vs. Alex Sarnavsky Rene Nazare vs. Ricardo Tirloni Marcin Held vs. Murad Machaev Daven Jansen vs. M. Saadulaev

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Pound-for-pound kingpin Anderson Silva proved yet again why he is viewed as the very best fighter on the planet by easily dispatching with an overmatched Stephan Bonnar at UFC 153 on Oct. 13. It was absolutely a no-win situation for the champ. A loss to Bonnar would have been disastrous to the legacy of the UFC middleweight champion. Even allowing Bonnar to survive into the second round, something that neither of Silva’s previous two 205-pound opponents did, would be fodder for his critics. Yet, Silva volunteered for the short-notice fight anyway. Why? To prevent the cancellation of UFC 153 after the two other marquee matchups were cancelled due to injuries. He said this was his way of giving back to the fans and the UFC. My response: Thank you, champ! UFC 153 turned out to be one of the most entertaining cards of the year. For my money, it was actually the most entertaining to watch. But that is like preferring strawberry to chocolate ice cream. It is a matter of personal taste. Yet, as mentioned, the card may not have happened without Silva stepping up. The fact that his performance was as dominant as his staunchest critics would have demanded is just icing on the cake. Silva was a winner the moment he accepted the fight. It displayed the Bushido (warrior) mentality that UFC President Dana White loves so much. Now, we just need the champ to step up one more time. Nothing against Chris Weidman or Michael Bisping, probably the two top contenders at 185 pounds. It’s time for Silva to concentrate on nothing but super fights, which means two names: Georges St-Pierre and Jon Jones. For my money, Silva should fight welterweight champion St-Pierre first and light heavyweight champion Jones second. If he takes the fights

BELLATOR 78 Oct. 26, 8 p.m., MTV2 Featured bouts: Lyman Good vs. Michail Tsarev A. Koreshkov vs. M. Zaromskis

Courtesy of UFC Anderson Silva notched his 17th straight victory with a ﬁrst-round technical knockout win over Stephan Bonnar at UFC 153, Oct. 13. Silva, the UFC middleweight champion, moved up to light heavyweight for the bout.

in the reverse, then the St-Pierre fight will be largely immaterial. Would anyone give the Canadian a chance at scoring an improbable upset if Silva already has a win over Jones? By contrast, facing St-Pierre first may be the biggest fight in the sport’s history, trumped only by an immediate next matchup against Jones. Come on, champ. Give us a reason to say “thank you” one more time.

Making up for lost time Saturday night was Glover Teixeira’s 17th consecutive win when he scored a brutal technical knockout victory over Fabio Maldonado via doctor’s stoppage. Teixeira’s last loss occurred 90 months ago when Ed Herman scored a unanimous decision victory over the still green Brazil-

ian. Now, Teixeira is undoubtedly the best “no name” light heavyweight in the game. I say “no name” because few in the U.S., outside of the truly dedicated hardcore fans, recognize his name. Visa problems forced this guy to hone his craft in his native Brazil over the last several years. Two ﬁghts – and two one-sided wins – into his UFC career, there is no doubt that the time in Brazil served him well. I recall famed trainer John Hackleman touting this guy’s potential way back in 2004. Hackleman, who is best known for training iconic champion Chuck Liddell throughout his career, is an exceptional judge of talent. It looks like the “Pit Master” was right yet again. Teixeira is looking every bit like the 205-pound monster that Hackleman predicted he would become.

UFC on Fuel TV 6 Nov. 10, 9 a.m., Fuel TV Featured bouts: Rich Franklin vs. Cung Le Stanislav Nedkov vs. Thiago Silva Dong Hyum Kim vs. Paulo Thiago Mac Danzig vs. Takanori Gomi Alex Caceres vs. Kyung Ho Kang UFC 154 Nov. 17, 8 p.m., FX; 10 p.m., PPV Featured bouts: G. St-Pierre vs. Carlos Condit J. Hendricks vs. M. Kampmann Tom Lawlor vs. Francis Carmont Cyrille Diabate vs. Chad Griggs Mark Hominick vs. Pablo Garza UFC on Fox 5 Dec. 8, 5 p.m., Fuel TV; 8 p.m. Fox Featured bouts: Ben Henderson vs. Nate Diaz A. Gustafsson vs. Mauricio Rua Rory MacDonald vs. BJ Penn Matt Brown vs. Mike Swick ■ All cards subject to change.

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Chaos ensues during absence of VCW commissioner; rematches scheduled By UltimateWrestling Charmer Contributing Writer

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Greetings wrestling fans. It was another exciting, although a bit chaotic, night of great VCW wrestling on Oct. 6 at the Norfolk Masonic Temple. A variety of wrestlers tried to take advantage of the absence of Commissioner George Pantas, who was up North scouting talent. The opening match of the night was an old-fashioned barnburner that saw the team of The Set and Jay Steel bring down the house and come out victorious against Hax Bandito, Logan LaRoux and Ryan Zane. Next, Idol X made short work of Tyrell Jones, and when Gremlina tried to recruit Idol for her stable, he walked away. The Hallstars were the ﬁrst to take advantage of Pantas’ absence. During an interview, the Youth of Today (Chase Punker and Kid VCW) were interrupted by The Hallstars, who demanded and got a rematch against Youth of Today. This match saw the viciousness of The Hallstars come out even more than in the past. They tossed Kid VCW out of the ring and proceeded to re-injure Punker’s shoulder. They were disqualiﬁed and The Set eventually had to run off the Hallstars. VCW Liberty Champion “Diamond” Victor Griff came out next and demanded that his match take place immediately against the injured Kid VCW. Kid put on

a valiant effort, but he eventually submitted to the Diamondback Death Lock. The VCW Commonwealth Heritage championship was at stake as former champion Ray Storm had his rematch against current champion Chris Escobar, who retained his belt using his Escalation move. Gremlina, who has no love loss for Pantas, continued to come out when she felt like it and badgered different wrestlers. She approached Krotch to join her stable. To her dismay, Krotch also refused. Mugabi then came out and offered to shake Krotch’s hand for causing Krotch to lose the VCW Championship Belts recently. When Krotch refused, Gremlina ordered Mugabi to attack Krotch, thus revealing her ﬁrst acquisition to her stable. Krotch lost his match to Damien Wayne that night. Old school wrestling was back in session as the fans were treated to a Texas “Bull Rope” match between Phil Brown and Sam Bass, with his manager Mr. Salazar. It was a hard fought match with the winner being Bass, who was the ﬁrst to touch all four corners when Brown accidently shoved Bass into the fourth corner in frustration. In perhaps the biggest attempt of the night to pull the wool over the fans eyes, VCW Heavyweight Champ John Kermon brought out Gremlina, Mr. Salazar and Spencer Chestnutt’s “twin” brother Joey Chestnutt in his match

against Dirty Money. After numerous interferences, Kermon was disqualified. To Kermon’s dismay, VCW owner Travis Bradshaw announced that Pantas had been kept abreast as the events of the night unfolded and was livid that Spencer was there, since he had barred him from ringside. Bradshaw announced that Pantas made it effective immediately that Spencer will be suspended from attending the next show and a rematch will take place on Nov. 17 at the Norfolk Masonic Temple between John Kermon and Dirty Money for the VCW heavyweight belt, but this time in a 15 foot steel cage with no time limit and no disqualification. Pantas also confirmed that The Set will take on Northern sensation Fusion DS and the winners will challenge the VCW TagTeam champions in December at VCW’s annual 2012 Lutz Tournament. Also on the card, No. 1 contenders Tropic Thunder will challenge the VCW Tag-Team Champions The Hallstars. Other exciting matches will be announced soon. Go to www.vcw-wrestling.com for all up to the minute information. Relive some of your favorite wrestling memories and stories of the past and present by contacting ultimatewrestlingcharmer@yahoo.com, or on Facebook at UltimateWrestling Charmer. Tune in to the VCW Hype Machine every Friday for all the up-to-date information, www.youtube.com/user/jstep009.

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