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Secretary of the Navy addresses Naval War College 2025 graduates

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ConnorBurns

U.S. Naval War College

NEWPORT, RI In his ﬁrst visit to the professional military education institution, Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan deliveredthecommencementaddressattheU.S. Naval War College’s (NWC) summer graduation ceremony onboard Naval Station Newport,June13

“I believe one of the most important ways to inﬂuence the world is through the education of our leaders, and your experienceattheNavalWarCollegeandwhatyou learnedherewillallowyoutomakeoptimal decisions when the stakes are the highest,” said Phelan in his remarks “Today I stand before you to discuss a critical challenge

andopportunity,onethatdeﬁnesthefuture of warfare the rapid pace of innovation on the battleﬁeld and the imperative for our future leaders to fully embrace the realities ofemployingtheseinnovationsanddefendingagainstthem.

The ceremony celebrated 273 in-resident and 720 distance education students graduating from senior and intermediate graduate level courses, including 96 international students The nearly 1,000 graduates included officers from all branches of theU.S.ArmedForces morethan30federal agencies and departments, and 60 partner andalliednations

Phelan also challenged students to approach the changing character of war with grit tenacity stating, “Welcome to the new era of warfare, an era you’re charged

with leading us in, an environment differentfromthosebeforeyou.Eachofyoumust have the courage to boldly lead from the fronttosucceedintomorrow’sbattleﬁeld.

Distinguished graduates of the college included Ms Evangeline Baldwin, U.S. Department of State, recipient of the Stephen B. Luce Award for the College of Naval Warfare, and U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Joshua Elliott, recipient of the William S. Sims Award for the College of Naval Command and Staff for their outstanding achievement across a spectrum of disciplines including academic performance, participation in NWC activities, participation in civic and community activities and promotion of the armed services in the publicinterest. Ceremony proceedings also recognized

additionalstudentsrecognizedforoutstanding academic achievements including 16 in-resident students who graduated with highest distinction, having ranked among the top 5% of their graduating class, and 43 students with distinctions, having ranked amongthetop15%. Each graduate earned Joint Professional MilitaryEducation(JPME)creditandeither a diploma or master’s degree in National Security and Strategic Studies or Defense andStrategicStudies Rear Adm. Darryl Walker president of NWC, delivered closing remarks at the ceremony, charging students with rejecting complacency and using their education to solve challenges with innovation and

ByJimKohler

A team of seven NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center(FLC)Norfolkcontractingspecialists provided on site husbanding support to the Navy ships that participated in Fleet Week NewYorklastmonth.

Thecontractspecialistscoordinatedwith the crew of the two U.S. Navy ships that participated in this year’s New York Fleet Week - USS New York (LPD 21) and USS Oak Hill (LSD 51). They also coordinated withCommander,NavyRegionMid-Atlantic(CNRMA). According to Code 213 Division Director Omar Roque, the contracted services includedcharterandhire,utilities,communications, transportation and force protectionfundeditemsfortheU.S.Navyshipsand charterandhire,utilities,transportationand communication funded items in support of the command centers for CNRMA These are all typical goods and services required whenashippullsintoalibertyport

NAVSUPFLCNorfolkarrangeshusbandingservicesforship’sthatpullintonon-Navy ports on the East Coast and West Coast of theUnitedStates,alongwithportsthroughout the Caribbean, Central America, South AmericaandMexico

Coordination of an event as massive as Fleet Week is multi-phased and begins months before the ﬁrst ship ever pulls in to port. According to Roque “the most challenging aspect is the changing logistics that requirequickturnaround.Wemitigatesome ofthisriskbyprovidingbootsontheground support, hesaid. Stakeholders’ needs are communicated to prospective husbanding service providersandcontractsareawardedtothosewho providethebestvaluetothegovernmentfor theirservices Afterthehusbandingservice providersareselected,theyareencouraged to also participate in the planning conferences and engage with the end users to ensurealignmentofallservices

Captain Nice assumes command of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

ByAlanaDemo Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD

Maine Capt. Jesse Nice assumed command of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, relieving Capt. Michael Oberdorf, during a Change of Command ceremony held in Kittery,Maine,June13

U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan and U.S. Representatives Chris Pappas and Maggie Goodlander were the shipyard’s honored guests Commander Naval Submarine ForcesViceAdm.RobertGaucherservedas keynote speaker, and Deputy Commander, Industrial Operations, Naval Sea Systems CommandRearAdm.ScottBrownpresided overtheceremony.

Gaucher praised Oberdorf’s leadership while in command of the shipyard “As Commanding Officer, you built a unit basedontakingcareofyourSailors increasing morale retention, and advancements across your Sailor and Civilian workforce, Gauchersaid.“Youdevelopedfutureleaders with enduring characteristics and without

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a doubt you left a lasting legacy with those youledandasigniﬁcantimpactontheNavy throughyourcontinuedleadership.”

Oberdorf reflected on his time in command of PNSY “When I assumed command 40 months ago, I knew I was stepping into a legacy built on excellence, craftsmanship, and commitment,” said Oberdorf “As I prepare to step away, I do so with immense pride, deep gratitude, and complete conﬁdence in the future of this shipyard.”

Oberdorf assumed command February 2, 2022 During his tour the workforce rallied behind him to meet critical submarine maintenance milestones throughout ongoinginfrastructureupgrades Duringhis tenure, USS Texas (SSN 775), USS Santa Fe (SSN 763), USS Alexandria (SSN 757), USS Virginia (SSN 774), and USS Greeneville (SSN 772) were returned battle-ready back totheﬂeet.

“Thisisadeeplyhumblingandemotional moment atimetoreﬂectonwhathastruly been an extraordinary chapter of service, growth, and teamwork,” stated Oberdorf

“Forthelastyear,youhavebeenapartofthiscollege’sgreat mission, committed to furthering your education to ﬁght and win our nation’s wars,” said Walker “It is now your responsibilitytousethisknowledge,returntoadynamicsecurityenvironment,out-thinkouradversariesandIknowthatyouknow -losingisnotanoption!”

Equippedwiththeabilitytoplanstrategicallyandout-think adversariesinalldomains manygraduateswillassumerolesat operationalandstrategic-levelstaffsaroundtheworld,includingnumberedﬂeets,combatantcommandsandtheJointStaff Otherswilltakecommandofships,squadronsandotherunits where they will be tasked with leading service members in pursuitofU.S.nationalsecurityobjectives

“Therealtestbeginsnow,”saidPhelan.“Theworldiswatching Youareready.”

NWC graduates are highly regarded across the Joint Force forthedecisivewarﬁghtingadvantagecreatedbytheirmental strength and ﬂexibility On average sixty percent are selected forcommand.

Initshistory,thecollegehasproducedthreeChairmenofthe JointChiefsofStaff,15ChiefsofNavalOperationsand13other U.S.servicebranchchiefs.

NWC’s international programs department has produced 1,787 international ﬂag and general officers, and 461 service chiefssince1956 Therearecurrently46servingheadsofnavies andcoastguardsaroundtheworldwhoareNWCgraduates

Established in 1884 NWC informs today’s decision-makersandeducatestomorrow’sleadersbyprovidingeducational experiences and learning opportunities that develop their ability to anticipate and prepare strategically for the future, strengthenthefoundationsofpeace,andcreateadecisivewarfightingadvantage

“Leading Portsmouth Naval Shipyard has been the honor of a lifetime I will carry the spirit of this place and its people with me always.”

During the ceremony, Brown presented Oberdorf with a Legion of Merit award.

“Under Captain Oberdorf’s leadership, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard has accomplishedagreatdeal,butmoreimportantly,he andhisteamhavemadeimpactfulimprovements that have reached beyond the island andarehavingapositiveeffectonallfourof ournavalshipyards.”

In his remarks Nice expressed appreciation for the opportunity to lead. “It is humbling and a great honor to now stand here before you as the 88th Commander of this proud and historic shipyard,” said Nice “From our very founding 225 years ago yesterday, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard has done great things Today, the Nation calls upon us once more to do great things to deliver our submarines back to the ﬂeet, timely ready and deadly against all foes Werisetomeetthischallenge,bringingour expertise, ingenuity, and steadfast determi-

nationforwhatisright.”

Nice, a native of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, enlistedintheU.S.Navyin1996asaNuclear Electrician’s Mate and currently holds a Masters in Nuclear Engineering He served aboard three nuclear-powered submarines: USS Kentucky (SSBN 737), USS Michigan (SSGN 727), and USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730). His shore assignments include the Trident Training Facility in Bangor, Washington; an Individual Augmentation tour in Kenya, supporting anti-terrorism operations; and roles at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Yokosuka, Japan, New London, Connecticut,andNAVSEA,Washington,D.C. NicereportedtoPortsmouthNavalShipyard in June 2022 and has since served as production officer, business and strategic planning officer, and most recently as operationsofficer

AsAmerica’sleaderforattacksubmarine maintenance, repair and modernization, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is enhancing critical warfighting capabilities by safely deliveringfirst-timequalityservice,on-budget,ontimetothefleet

ByMaxLonzanida

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown

YORKTOWN Va Captain Dan Patrick

Commanding Officer of Naval Weapons Station (NWS) Yorktown signed a historic MemorandumofAgreement(MOA)withMr EdwardBaine,PresidentofDominionEnergy

Virginia on Friday, June 6th at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown The MOA is a ﬁrst of its kind for any U.S. Navy installation within theHamptonRoads,Virginiaarea Itenables officialcollaborationstoexploretheconstruction of a reliable resilient, and responsible energysourceatthebase ThisMOAadditionallyallowsforthesitingofavarietyofpower sources on the installation, including a natural gas power plant, solar farm, wind farm, energy storage and transmission capabilities and advanced nuclear power; to include a SmallModularReactor(SMR)

The installation, situated in the heart of Virginia’s Historic Triangle is the largest employer in York County More than 2,400 active duty service members, nearly 1,100 U.S. Department of Defense civilian employees and over 530 contractors work onboard the installation. It’s sailors and civilians provide critical weapons and munitions support for the majority of the U.S.Navy’swarships,submarines,andassets stationed throughout the East Coast. It is also an important logistics and supply hub The installation is home to over 40 tenant commands whose combined teams of Sailors, Civilians and other service members execute a variety of missions across the globe Demand for a reliable, resilient and responsibleenergysourceacrosstheinstallation and in the surrounding communities is expected to grow in the coming years. Duringofficialremarks CaptainDanPatrick noted the need for energy dominance as it relates to national security. There was also amentionoftheinstallationbeingatacriticaltimeinhistorywherethemechanismsto illuminateapathforwardtowardsdeploying advancednuclearpoweroptions,including aSMRarefavorable Theinstallation’sbold energydominanceplan whichcommences with this MOA signing ensures that if contingencies happen, NWS Yorktown willhavethelightsandpoweronacrossthe installationandinthesurroundingcommunities This, in turn, allows the Sailors and servicemembersassignedtotheinstallation

tosuccessfullyexecuteavarietyofmissions acrosstheglobeandprevailacrossmultiple domains

Ed Baine, President of Dominion Energy Virginia, echoed with his own remarks “As a public service company, we realize that we cannot do this task alone We rely on partnerships with others, and we recognize our role within the communities that we serve,” said Baine “We are committed to exploring innovative energy solutions to our customers and supporting the needs of NavalWeaponsStationYorktown.Together we will explore the assess the feasibility of bringing new power generation assets on

ornearNavypropertytomaximizelanduse andinfrastructure. Together, we will explore the range of technologies that best suite the needs of the Navy and the community, whether its renewables, battery storage, gas plants and even advanced emerging technologies like SmallModularReactors,”saidBaine “In closing let me say this The men and women of our armed forces have never let this country down and Dominion Virginia Energy will never let them down. Together we will build a stronger, more resilient future,”concludedBaine Thereafter, both parties signed the MOA

toaheartyroundofapplausefrombothsides oftheconferenceroom.

Last year, Dominion Energy signed a similar agreement with Fort Gregg-Adams, a U.S. Army garrison located near Petersburg, Virginia Additionally, the Virginia Department of Energy announced in October 2024 that four of seven locations being consideredbytheNavyforpotentialshorebased nuclear power sites are in Virginia. Those sites under consideration are: Naval Air Station

USS Iwo Jima holds change of command ceremony

ByMCCTimothyBlack

NORFOLK, Va

Capt. Richard Haley

relieved Capt. Brian Hamel as USS Iwo Jima’s (LHD 7) 18th commanding officer during a ceremony, June 13th held at Naval StationNorfolk.

Hamel led the LHD 7 crew for the past twoyears,overseeingamaintenanceperiod and rigorous workup cycle and leading the transition from maintenance to certiﬁcationsandintegrationwiththe22ndMarine Expeditionary Unit in preparation for deployment.

“What I’ve seen this ship go through has been nothing short of miraculous, yet on paper we simply did our job,” said Hamel. “I’m leaving at a rough time for a commander having been in the thick of it with everyone since our ﬁrst underway I amsoproudofthisteamwhatwe’veaccomplished.WhenIﬁrsttookcommand,Iasked for respect, perseverance, and team work, youguysbroughtit.Man,isthiscrewtough, coldexecutioners,gettingbusinessdoneday inanddayout.”

Capt. Chris Farricker, Commodore of Amphibious Squadron 8, presided over the ceremonyandgaveafewwordsforHamel.

“Ithasbeenanhonorandprivilegeworking with you and celebrating your time aboard Iwo, said Farricker “I know your continueddriveforexcellencewillnotsoon beforgotten.” Hamel is slated to be the Commodore of

AmphibiousSquadron4(PHIBRON4).

His successor, Capt. Richard Haley, will lead Iwo Jima and its crew through its ﬁnal advanced-phase exercise—as part of its pre-deploymentworkupcycle—andbeyond.

“Iwasgiftedacrewthirstyforconnection and a sense of purpose,” said Haley “After having endured a two-year long shipyard maintenanceperiod,thiscrewwasaskedto immediately put all that behind them and begin bringing a ship back to life, for she is

NORFOLK(June 13,2025) Capt.Richard Haley(center), commanding officeroftheWasp-class amphibious assault ship USS IwoJima (LHD 7),salutes Capt.Chris Farricker commodore ofAmphibious Squadron 8,after assuming command during IwoJima’s Change ofCommand ceremonywhere Haleyrelieves byCapt.Brian Hamel as commanding officerofIwoJima.(U.S.NAVYPHOTOBYMASS COMMUNICATIONSPECIALIST2NDCLASSJOSEPHT.MILLER.)

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The seven NAVSUP FLC Norfolk contractingspecialistsonsiteforNewYork FleetWeekthisyearwereonhandtoauthorize any additional husbanding support items needed and help with any additional requirements or concerns as they arose.

neededforAmerica’swork.”

A Millington, Tennessee native, Haley’s previous sea-duty assignments include he served as the Commanding Officer of the 2020 Battle Efficiency Award winning squadron, the Blackjacks of Helicopter Sea CombatSquadronTWOONE.Hedeployed with the Chargers of HC-6 and HSC-26 respectively, assigned as Officer-in-Charge onUSNSMedgarEvers(TAKE13),Officerin-Charge to Detachment SIX, an MQ-8B

NORFOLK(June 13,2025) Capt Chris Farricker,commodore ofAmphibious Squadron 8,addresses the crewand honored guests during theWasp-class amphibious assault ship USS IwoJima (LHD 7) Change ofCommand ceremonywhere Capt.Richard Haleyrelieves Capt.Brian Hamel as the commanding officerofIwoJima.(U.S.NAVYPHOTOBYMASS COMMUNICATIONSPECIALIST2NDCLASSJOSEPHT.MILLER.)

According to Roque, they had additional teammembersonsitethisyeartohelpwith arrivalsupportandcrosstraining Fleet Weeks are always a challenge but very rewarding “There were various last minuterequirementsthatneededcontractingofficerauthorizedchanges,”saidRoque. “We used the husbanding service provider (HSP) standard process of ensuring the request went from the ship to the contract-

detachment on USS Simpson (FFG 56), executing more than 1,600 hours of Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance in directsupportof5thFleetoperations

Capt. Kathryn Wijnaldum, a native of Georgia, assumed the duties as Iwo Jima’s newexecutiveofficer

Iwo Jima is homeported at Naval Station Norfolk and, as an amphibious assault ship, projects power and maintains presence by serving as the cornerstone of the Amphibious Ready Group and Expeditionary Strike Group. This warship is the ﬂagship of the IwoJimaAmphibiousReadyGroup,consisting of the San-Antonio Class Amphibious Transport Dock ships USS San Antonio (LPD17)andUSSFortLauderdale(LPD28). The ship is named for the Battle of Iwo Jima fought in 1945 where three divisions of U.S. Marines took control of a tiny island from more than 20,000 enemy defenders Since Iwo Jima‘s 2001 commissioning, the ship has supported major U.S. humanitarian-assistanceandcombatoperations

Theship’smotto,“AmongtheAmericans who served on Iwo Jima, uncommon valor wasacommonvirtue,”isaquotefromFleet Adm. Chester Nimitz, who reﬂected on the braveryandtenacityoftheMarinesandSailorswhofoughttheBattleofIwoJima. Twenty-sevenU.S.servicememberswere awardedtheCongressionalMedalofHonor for heroic actions during the Battle of Iwo Jima, more than any other single operation duringWorldWarII.

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ing officer representative, was vetted and submittedtocontracting Wethenrequested a quote from the HSP contractor and used bootsonthegroundandreachbacksupport to ensure sufficient funding and a fair and reasonablepriceandauthorizedtheservice One such example was USS Oak Hill’s request for oil booms that were not on the initialawardaswellasbusschedulechanges forbothvessels.”

While in town for New York Fleet Week, Code 200 employees were able to enjoy someofthesightsandsoundsandhospitality that New York is famous for but ultimately for the on site Code 200 team its all about attention to detail resulting in a successful event.“Myfavoritepartisensuringtheport visits and Fleet Week events are successful and the ships are satisﬁed with the services providedbytheHSP,”saidRoque.

FRCE hosts Navy Reservists for readiness training

BySamanthaMorse

Readiness Center East

Fleet

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION

CHERRY POINT, N.C. Fleet Readiness CenterEast(FRCE)recentlyhostedatrainingexercisedesignedtosharpentheskillsof

a Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Forward Deployed Combat Repair (FDCR) team that travels to forward-deployed and combatlocationsduringconﬂictandrepairs battle-damaged military aircraft to return themtotheﬁght.

AgroupofsevenmembersoftheNAVAIR Reserve FDCR team visited FRCE May 12-16 to train alongside the depot’s FDCR Teams During the visit they participated in hands-on repairs to damaged airframes including a MV-22 Osprey and a CH-53E SuperStallion.FRCEsupportedthetraining event with aircraft and a cross-disciplinary team of engineers, planners and estimators and artisans who are assigned to the FDCR mission to follow the Reservists’ guidance andexecutetherepairs

The training exercise resembled situations the team is likely to encounter while supporting the warﬁghter during an actual deployment. The exercise was designed to develop a working relationship between the depot’s artisans and Naval Reservists assigned to the FDCR Team, increase the Reservists’knowledgeandexperiencewhile deployed,andenhancetheartisan’saircraft maintenance and repair knowledge and capabilities

The NAVAIR FDCR Team provides the fleet with teams of Naval Reservists and skilled depot-level artisans, engineers, and plannersandestimatorswhodeployworldwide afloat or ashore to rapidly repair and return battle damaged aircraft to the fight.

While they may be performed by squadronpersonnel,aircraftbattledamagerepairs oftenrequirespecializedrepairanddamage analysis, skills and tools from depot-level maintainers,likethatofFRCEartisans The exercise was a great opportunity for the depot’s artisans, engineers and the Reservists to learn from each other, according to thedepot’sFDCREngineeringLeadRamsey Davis

“The Forward Deployed Combat Repair Team may not know what they are ﬁxing untiltheygetthere that’swhythistraining issobeneﬁcial, saidDavis “They’llgetthere andmustcompletethenecessaryrepairsina foreignenvironmentwithlimitedresources andtools.”

Intheeventofadeployment,theReservists act as a liaison between the active-duty servicememberswhoareinneedofaircraft

battle damage support and the depotlevel engineers and artisans who deploy to complete the repairs. Lt Matthew Hill, a Reservist on NAVAIR’s FDCR Team, said the exercise allowed the Reservists to practice overcoming potential obstacles that mayarisewhiledeployedtoaccomplishthe mission.

“TheReserveForwardDeployedCombat Repair instructor developed the scenario, adding in last minute things that could go wrongwhiledeployed, saidHill.“TheSailors had to ﬁgure out how to adapt to them and guide the artisans in what they should be doing This scenario also gave the Sailors experience working with the civilians, whichissomethingtheydon’tnormallydo It’s helpful because these artisans are the

onescomingwiththemifthey’redeployed, sodevelopingthatrelationshipisimportant tomissionsuccess.”

Cmdr JosephStewart,whoisaReservist on the NAVAIR FDCR Team, served as the training lead in the scenario He said exercises like this are essential to maintaining ﬂeetreadiness

“If there’s a conﬂict and they need more depot-level support in that theater we all go,” said Stewart. “The officers and senior enlisted are training their people to get out there, remove any barriers, so Fleet ReadinessCenterartisanscandodepot-levelwork outsideoftheirregulardepotspaces

“This ﬂeet training exercise was the best forward deployed combat repair training to date,” Stewart continued. “We created

an excellent, repeatable training scenario thatallowedtheteamtoeffectivelydevelop and install 10 safe structural repairs on two aircraftwithinathree-daytimeframe Itwas ahugesuccessandFRCEastwasinstrumentalinthesuccessofthisspecializedtraining.”

FRCE is North Carolina’s largest maintenance, repair, overhaul and technical services provider with more than 4,000 civilian, military and contract workers Its annualrevenueexceeds$1billion.Thedepot providesservicetotheﬂeetwhilefunctioning as an integral part of the greater U.S. Navy; Naval Air Systems Command; and Commander,FleetReadinessCenters

Cmdr Joseph Stewart,right a Reservist on the NavalAirSystems Command (NAVAIR) Forward Deployed Combat Repair(FDCR)Team, discusses the results ofthe FDCRtraining exercisewith Fleet Readiness CenterEast (FRCE) Commanding OfficerCapt.RandyBerti,middle and Executive DirectorDavid Rose,left FRCE hosted seven NAVAIRReservists May12-16 to train alongside the depot’s FDCRTeams in a scenario that included making hands-on repairs to MV-22 Ospreyand CH-53E SuperStallion aircraftwith simulated battle damage.(PHOTOBYSAMANTHA MORSE,FLEETREADINESSCENTEREAST)

Naval Station Norfolk MWR hosts

Tickets and Travel Fair

ByYeomanSeamanKyaRobinson

NORFOLK,Va NavalStation(NAVSTA) Norfolk’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR)programhosteditsinauguralTicketsandTravelFairinsidetheNavyExchange (NEX),June12

The event was formulated to exhibit opportunities, deals, discounts, and local travel and attractions to NEX customers with representatives on site from vendors like Busch Gardens, Water Country USA, Colonial Williamsburg, Universal Studios, and more. Guests had the opportunity to meetfacetofacewithvendors enterraffles andcollectgiveaways

“This is our ﬁrst time hosting this event,

and we really wanted to create something fun, educational, and beneficial to our community,” said Idona Johnson, ticket manager at NAVSTA Norfolk’s MWR.

“There’s something here for everyone; whether you’re planning a big theme park trip or just looking for local family outing opportunities.”

MWR staff issued event passports to attendees upon arrival. To be eligible for prize drawings, guests had to visit each vendortableandcollectastamp,encouragingfullparticipationandengagement.

“This fair makes planning trips so much easier for families especially with the amount of support MWR provides,” said Tierra Dye, a recreation assistant and

Disney/Universal travel specialist. “A lot of people don’t know just how many places theycanusemilitarydiscountbeneﬁts.”

MWR representatives from surrounding installations,includingJointExpeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story and Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Dam Neck Annex, alsoparticipatedtohighlightavailablelodging options and recreation opportunities acrosstheregion.

“Thisisagreatwaytobringtogetherallof our MWR resources,” said Michele Stams, manager at NAS Oceana Dam Neck Annex Dunes Ticket, Travel & Rentals. “Families can learn about ticket discounts and book lodgingonthespot;itreallystreamlinesthe vacationplanningprocess.”

For some, the fair offered more than just travel tips, it served as a reminder of the importance of family time and accessible recreation.

“Ithinkit’sreallynicethatMWRisdoing this,”saidLuqueenWilliams whoattended the event. “Sometimes it’s hard to know where to start when you’re trying to plan something fun with your family, and this givesusalotofoptionsrightinoneplace.”

The event concluded with attendees leaving the NEX with raffle prizes, vendor swag, and informational brochures For more information on future MWR events andavailabledeals visithttps://www.navylifema.com.

Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support holds change-of-command in Philadelphia

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NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support

PHILADELPHIA Rear Adm. Michael A.YorkassumedcommandofNavalSupply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) during a changeof-command ceremony at Naval Support Activity Philadelphia, June 9, 2025 York relievedRearAdm.KristinAcquavella,who willbereportingaschiefofstaff,U.S.TransportationCommand,atScottAirForceBase, Illinois

Rear Adm. Ken Epps commander of NAVSUP and Navy’s 50th Chief of Supply Corpspresidedovertheceremony.

York, a native of Hawaii, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1996, earning a bachelor’s degree in ocean engineering He hasamaster’sdegreeinoperationsresearch from the Naval Postgraduate School, and is agraduateoftheDardenSchoolofBusiness and Wharton School of Business executive educationprograms

“It’s an honor to serve with you again, said York. “This is a pivotal moment for the Navy,MarineCorpsandournation.Eachof you play an important role in the warﬁghter’s success, and I can’t wait to get to work withyou.”

Keyassignmentsfromhiscareerinclude: strategic communications branch chief directorateforlogistics JointChiefsofStaff; supply operations team lead and executive assistanttothecommander,NAVSUP;aviation operations director, NAVSUP WSS; commanding officer, Navy Supply Corps School; and director, fleet supply readiness and operations, U.S. Fleet Forces Command.Hismostrecentassignmentwas ascommander DefenseLogisticsAgency Distribution.

York’s operational experience includes forward-deployedoverseasserviceinYokosuka, Japan, as supply officer aboard USS Thach (FFG 43) and USS Gary (FFG 51). He served two tours aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) as assistant supply officer and supply officer, and as future operations planner on the headquarters staff of U.S.CentralCommand,Baghdad,Iraq.

York is a qualiﬁed Naval Aviation Supply Corps Officer and Surface Warfare Supply CorpsOfficer amemberoftheNavyAcquisition Professional Community, and a Joint Qualiﬁed Officer He is a recipient of the Navy League’s Vice Admiral Robert F. Batchelder Award and was honored to be recognizedalongwithhisteammatesasthe Admiral Stan Arthur Logistics Team of the Year for 2004 while assigned to USS Harry S.Truman.

York’spersonalawardsincludetheLegion ofMerit,DefenseMeritoriousServiceMedal (two awards), Meritorious Service Medal (three awards), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (four awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal and various unit awards, campaign medals and ribbons

About the Command: NAVSUP WSS provides the U.S. Navy Marine Corps and allied forces the program and supply support for the weapon systems that keep naval forces mission ready. With locations inPhiladelphia;Mechanicsburg,Pennsylvania;Norfolk,Virginia;andTucson,Arizona, NAVSUP WSS manages operational readiness for almost 300 deployable

Tactical Training Group Atlantic leadership changes hands, honors 37 year career

ByPettyOfficer2ndClass ChelseaPalmer

Carrier Strike Group Four

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK Capt.

Aaron R. Kelley relieved Capt. James A. QuaresimoascommandingofficerofTacticalTrainingGroupAtlantic(TTGL)during a ceremony at Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 4, headquartered on Naval Station Norfolk, June 13 The ceremony also celebrated Quaresimo’s retirement and 37 year career intheNavy Rear Adm. Max McCoy, Commander of Carrier Strike Group 4, presided over the ceremony.

“Tactical Training Group Atlantic is a center for training excellence Its mission matters more now than it ever has TTGL prepares our ships, Amphibious Ready Group MarineExpeditionaryUnitteams, and Carrier Strike Groups to deter, defend, and if necessary, defeat the enemy,” said McCoy. McCoy also commended Quaresimo for his leadership as part of the teams delivering relevant combat capability to the Navy MarineCorps,andJointForceteam.

“As Commanding Officer, Jim implemented revolutionary improvements to Navy integrated training,” said McCoy. “TTGL adapted and moved with speed to address an ever-changing threat environment.Jim’spassion,commitmenttomission, and mentorship enabled our ship captains major commanders and strike group commanders to be ready to lead warﬁghtersintoharm’sway.

The change of command took place at the headquarters of CSG-4 within building N-23, a juxtaposition from the building’s original purpose N-23 is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and its exterior is part of the original Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition site of 1907 During the event, which saw President Theodore Roosevelt launch the Great White Fleet near Sewell’s Point. Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels authorized the purchase of the former Jamestown Exposition property in 1917, which is now Naval Station Norfolk, the world’s largest navalbase CarrierStrikeGroup4isthesole occupantofbuildingN-23 leadingtraining mentorship andassessmentofcarrierstrike groups amphibiousreadygroups andindependentdeployers

QuaresimoisanativeofPennsylvania,and a graduate of Jacksonville University and the U.S. Naval War College His career was marked by a breadth of experience as both anenlistedSailorandnavalofficerinmultiple platforms with a focus on ﬂeet training andoperations In addition to command of TTGL, he previously commanded USS Chinook (PC 9), USS Squall (PC 7), USS Cole (DDG 67) and was the commissioning commanding

officerofUSSFortLauderdale(LPD28)

Quaresimo started his career when he enlistedintheNavyasadamagecontrolman in 1988 His enlisted tours of duty include USSGallery(FFG26),asaninstructoratFire Fighting Training Division, Recruit TrainingCommandGreatLakes,andastherepair division leading chief petty officer aboard USSMitscher(DDG57).

Additional assignments ashore include: deputy assistant chief of staff for Training and Readiness Commander Naval Surface Force Atlantic; solutions analyst, Joint Forces Command; requirements officer JointStaff,J7,JointandCoalitionWarﬁghting; deputy assistant chief of staff for C5I, Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic; executive assistant to Commander Naval Surfaces Force Atlantic, branch head for maintenance and operations at the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations Surface Warfare; and executive officer of Tactical TrainingGroupAtlantic

“Having the opportunity to lead Tactical Training Group Atlantic has been the privilege of a lifetime There is no one better at

preparing our ﬂeet for combat operations,”

saidQuaresimo

Quaresimo turned over lead of TTGL to Kelley a career naval aviator and native of Orange Park, Fla. who commissioned throughtheU.S.NavalAcademy.

“You are the right warﬁghter at the right timetotakethehelmatTTGL…You’vebeen riding shotgun and equally accountable for both CSG-4 and TTGL’s recent successes,” said McCoy. “You and your staff are sprintingandleading Bebold,movefast,anddon’t lookback.

TTGL is the benchmark for fleet live virtualandconstructive(LVC)andsynthetic training, and work closely with U.S. Fleet Forces Command at the Hefti Global LVC OperationsCenter Kelley’s unique career experience, commanding in both aviation and surface unitswillsupportthecontinuedtrainingand development of integrated naval forces and theNavy’sapproachtowarfarecommander trainingcontinuums

“I’m both honored and humbled to take on this role I am proud of our expert team,

humbledbytheirexperienceanddelighted to be here applauding their achievements under Jim’s vision and leadership,” said Kelley. “I am confident, in this era of persistent peer challengers and competitionthatourteamwillcontinuetoreimagine learning,andthewaysinwhichwetrain,in ordertomeetthechallengesoftoday’soperating environments Because of this team’s dedication,I’mevenmoreconfident,wewill bereadytofightandwinifcalledtodoso.” TTGL’s mission is to train, mentor and assess Carrier Strike Group, Expeditionary Strike Group Amphibious Ready Group and Marine Expeditionary Units, and their warfare commanders and staffs for global deploymentagainstpeercompetitors TTGL is a supporting command to CSG-4 alongsideExpeditionaryWarfareTrainingGroup Atlantic. The mission of Carrier Strike Group 4 is to train, mentor and assess Carrier Strike Groups Amphibious Ready Groups and independent deployers for global combat againstpeercompetitors Youcanfindthem onLinkedIn,Facebook,andDVIDS

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Leadership transition at Navy and Marine Corps Force Health Protection Command strengthens global readiness

FRCEInnovationLabmanufactures

ByHeatherWilburn

Fleet Readiness Center East

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION

CHERRY POINT N.C. When a critical need for new tooling arose for the F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft, innovative thinkingandforward-leaningtechnologyat FleetReadinessCenterEast(FRCE)helped fill the gap and put 2,000 tools in aircraft maintainers’handswithindays At the depot’s Innovation Lab, a team of two fulfilled a request from the F-35 Joint ProgramOfficetouseadditivemanufacturing commonly referred to as 3D printing toproduceanO-ringinstallationtoolused for all three variants of the fifth-generation fighter jet Using digital light processing, a technology that uses ultraviolet light from adigitalprojectortocureandhardenliquid resins, the team moved from a test run to mission completion in under two weeks less than 10% of the estimated six months procurement would have taken through traditionalacquisitionmethods

“This is an incredible success story for

ByPublicAffairsOffice

Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport

NEWPORT, R.I The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport’s newest crop of inventors and authorswerecelebratedduringaceremony that recognized the latest patents and journal articles on May 30 The event capped a technical focus theme of “Innovation” held throughout May and coincided with NationalInventorsMonth.

Plaquesfeaturing12patentsandanequal numberofpeer-reviewedpublicationswere on display as Chief Technology Officer Dr JasonGomezwelcomedtheaudience

“Thiswallshowcasestheinnovationhere and provides a measure of what an innovativeorganization,oracreativeorganization, cando,”Gomezsaidinhisopeningremarks

“Be proud of what you do Over a nearly 30-year span, NUWC Division Newport produced over 10% of patents across the Navy,andwe’renot10%oftheNavy Sothat’s abigdeal.”

Gomezusedtheopportunitytoannounce theformationofDivisionNewport’s“Inventors Society and said a plaque with the names of the command’s most active and historical patent holders soon will be featuredontheWallofInnovation.

JimKasischke,supervisorypatentcounsel inDivisionNewport’sOfficeofCounsel,also announcedanincreaseinmonetaryawards for patents and the creation of a one-of-akind challenge coin designed by paralegal Lauren Paquette and members of the graphicdesignteam

One side of the coin features a patent and sketch of the ﬁrst marine chronometer, invented by John Harrison in 1761

additive manufacturing, but also our ability to leverage the implementation of advanced and innovative technologies to support the ﬂeet,” said Randall Lewis lead of the Fleet Support Team’s Advanced Technology and Innovation (ATI) Team, which manages the Innovation Lab at FRCE.

“These type of efforts are why ATI and the Innovation Lab exist, and why our mission is so very critical to our ﬂeet and depot support efforts Worklikethis usingleading-edge technology to ﬁll an acute need is exactly why FRC East has been designated the Commander,FleetReadinessCentersAdditiveManufacturingCenterofExcellence.”

The tool has been distributed to the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force, along withforeignmilitarypartners,tosupportall variants of the F-35 The quick turnaround achievedthroughtheuseofadditivemanu-

This O-ring installation tool manufactured bythe Innovation Lab at Fleet Readiness CenterEast (FRCE) fulﬁlled a critical maintenance need forthe F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft.

facturing helped provide an almost immediate answer toaconcernthatcouldhave otherwise been a readiness inhibitor Lewissaid.

In addition to providing urgently needed tools to the ﬂeet as a whole, FRCE was even able to deliver tools directlytoMarineAviationLogisticsSquadron14(MALS-14)onboardMarineCorpsAir Station Cherry Point. MALS-14 Production Control Officer Capt Jason Moore said the initiativedemonstratedthepromiseofusing additive manufacturing to support military aviation maintenance in instances where traditionalprocurementprocessescantake

signiﬁcantlylonger

“Thesetypesofeffortsleadtoexpeditious capabilities,rapidfieldingandsustainment, andincreasedaircraftandmissionreadiness for all warfighters and show the potential of how a more robust additive manufacturing capability with aerospace applications can continue to benefit the service,” Moore said. “This is a win-win for FRCE and the endusers.”

Innovation Lab Lead Engineer Jeremy Bunting said when the initial request came infromtheF-35JointProgramOffice,heand lab technician Ken Murphy began working immediatelytofulfilltheorder;thefirststep was determining which of the lab’s additive manufacturing technologies offered the most cost- and time-efficient solution. Bunting said an examination of the tool’s configuration and application suggested it could be a good use case for digital light processing The team produced an initial batch of 20 tools, and the local F-35 Lightning Support Team at FRCE and the F-35

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Kasischkesaidthechronometerisa“fundamental navigation tool” that helps ships determinepositioning.

Naval War College hosts forum discussing China, changing character of war

ByPettyOfficer2ndClassConnorBurns

U.S. Naval War College

NEWPORT, RI

The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) hosted the 74th iteration of the Secretary of the Navy’s Current Strategy Forum (CSF), focusing on strategic competition with the People’s Republic of China and emerging technologies, onboard Naval StationNewport,June9-10

This year’s CSF, titled “The Future of Sea Power, Maritime Strategy and Naval Warfare,” brought senior military leaders, national security scholars and researchers, foreign and defense policy practitioners and NWCstudentsandfacultytogethertoexamine the international balance of power and theroleofseapowerinstrategiccompetition movingforward.

The forum began with a keynote address by retired Adm. James G. Foggo, dean of the CenterforMaritimeStrategy,whodiscussed the enduring impact of Alfred Thayer Mahan’swritingsonseapower.

“Mahan died in 1914, but he left a legacy in his writings and in the credibility that he brought to this institution, said Foggo “Xi Jinping has read Mahan and he subscribes toit.

Foggoalsourgedparticipantstouselessons fromhistorytobuildacomprehensivemaritime strategy for today, stating, “it’s time to bringMahanandseapowerback.”

In addition to NWC students and faculty, more than 100 in-person and virtual attendees participated, including faculty from TuftsUniversity,KielUniversity,Dartmouth College,HarvardUniversityandMerrimack College

AdditionalkeynotespeakersincludedHal Brands,theHenryA.KissingerDistinguished Professor of Global Affairs at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS); Dr Toshi Yoshihara, Senior FellowattheCenterforStrategicandBudgetary Assessments; and Lt Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, Commanding General, U.S. Marine CorpsTrainingandEducationCommand.

Speaking about the potential for Chinese action against Taiwan, Yoshihara suggested that a takeover of the island could include bothcoercionandinvasion.

“A narrow focus on a Taiwan invasion scenariomightleadustoneglectotherpossibilities,” said Yoshihara. “The onus is on the U.S. and its allies to respond to a wider array ofcontingencies.”

CSFfacilitatedtwomainpaneldiscussions: “Americanpowerandpurposeinachanging world” and “challenges to American leadership.” Both examined the contrasting goals of U.S. and China, as well as changes to the characterofwarfaredrivenbyartiﬁcialintelligence space access hypersonic weapons andunmannedsystems

Following panels and remarks by guest speakers, NWC students further discussed trends, challenges and opportunities for enduring maritime stability in a seminar format. These seminars marked the first time CSF has been integrated into NWC’s newestcourse,PerspectivesonModernWar (PMW),introducedatthestartofthecurrent academicyear

Rear Adm. Darryl Walker president of NWC,chargedstudentswithcontinuingthe analysisfosteredbytheforumastheyfacethe security challenges discussed during their

nextoperationalassignments

“You must continue to make the time to think, to read and to understand,” Walker said. “Consider other perspectives, listen to alternative views, be curious and ask questions.”

Designed to more rigorously challenge students and serve the Navy Joint Force and interagency, PMW synthesizes learning objectivesacrossallthreetrimestersatNWC and requires students to critically analyze the changing character of modern warfare, combining the theoretical analysis of war with development of practical solutions for currentandfutureglobalsecuritychallenges

CSFﬁrstoriginatedasNWC“RoundTable Talks” in May 1949 These talks provided an opportunity for the nation’s public servants, scholars, and senior military leaders to discussfutureU.S.strategywiththecollege’s senior officers. Since then, the event has expandedtoincludeacrosssectionofAmerica’scivilianandmilitaryleadership,encouragingabroadrangeofdebatesonnationaland internationalsecurityissues.

CSF serves as the ﬁnal capstone event for NWCstudentscompletingtheirJointProfessional Military Education (JPME) I and II before their graduation ceremony, which willtakeplaceJune13onboardNavalStation Newport.

Established in 1884, NWC is the oldest institutionofitskindintheworld.Thecollege delivers excellence in education, research, and outreach, informing today’s decision makers educating tomorrow’s leaders and engagingpartnersandalliesonallmattersof naval power in order to preserve the peace, respondincrisisandwindecisivelyinwar.

ByThomasZimmerman Defense Logistics Agency

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa Navy Rear

Adm. Michael York relinquished command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution to Perry Knight, deputy commander, DLA Distribution, during a ceremony held June 9 at the command’s headquarters in New Cumberland,Pennsylvania. Theceremony,officiatedbyArmyLt Gen. Mark Simerly, DLA Director, marked the culminationofYork’syear-longtenureasthe organization’s commander. Simerly highlightedkeyaccomplishmentsduringthepast year including management of a vast global network,processingmillionsoftransactions andshipments,supportingglobaloperations and humanitarian efforts, and advancing crucialmodernizationprograms

“Your leadership during an especially dynamic and turbulent time of change and transition has been masterful,” Simerly said. “Your legacy here in New Cumberland is a strengthened organization and a more resilient workforce. Thank you for a job well done.” Simerly lauded York’s leadership and the DLA Distribution team’s ability to support combat operations across multiple continents and signiﬁcantly increase support for the F-35 program. These efforts underscore DLA Distribution’s critical role in ensuring the readiness and effectiveness of the U.S. military Employees, family, and friends gathered to celebrate York’s service and reflect on DLA Distribution’s ongoing modernization efforts furthered under his command. A key modernization achievement was the implementation of the Warehouse Management System at ﬁve distribution centers, streamliningoperationsandimprovingefficiency. Additionally the command continued its transformation of the Eastern Distribution Center, a critical hub within the global network. DLA Distribution manages a vast and complex network of 50 locations, spanning 20 states and 7 countries, supporting

customers worldwide, including the U.S. militaryandwhole-of-governmentpartners.

This extensive reach underscores the organization’s critical role in providing logistical support.

During his remarks York reflected on a yearmarkedbysignificantaccomplishments andunwaveringdedicationfromtheorganization’s personnel, highlighting their ability to navigate challenges and maintain their commitmenttowarfightersacrosstheglobe.

“Every package, every box, every crate, every container matters,” he said. “Whether itisontheothersideoftheworldorjustdown thestreet,youdelivereverysingletime.”

YorkreﬂectedonthededicationandresilienceoftheDLADistributionteam.

“We faced numerous challenges over the last year, and each time, from Yokosuka to Bahrain, from Puget Sound to Jacksonville,

and everywhere in between, you’ve risen to theoccasion,demonstratingyourunwavering commitmenttothemission.”

In closing York expressed deep appreciation for the opportunity to serve with the DLADistributionteam highlightingthelastingimpactoftheexperience “Ithasbeenmyprofoundhonorandprivilegetorepresentyouasyourcommander,”he said. “I will cherish the memories and relationships forged during my time here. You are the heart and soul of this organization, and I am incredibly proud of each and every oneofyou.”

Inhisnextassignment,Yorkwillbeserving as the commander of Naval Supply Systems CommandWeaponSystemsSupportatNaval SupportActivityPhiladelphia.

Quantico conducted full-scale active shooter response exercise

ByLanceCpl.FedericoMarquez

Marine Corps Base Quantico

MARINECORPSBASEQUANTICO,Va

MCB Quantico hosted a full-scale active shooterresponseexerciseinvolvingﬁreand emergency services and security personnel from on base and neighboring communities June11.

The exercise involved coordinated participation from the MCB Quantico’s Provost Marshal’s Office, Fire and EmergencyServices,thePrinceWilliamCounty Police Department, and Stafford County’s Sheriff’s Office and Fire and Rescue Department.

“The exercise of this scope allows us to fullyintegratelawenforcement,ﬁre,emergencymedical,andthecommand-and-controlelementofmanagingamajorincident, said Peter Russett, the director of MCB Quantico’s Installation Protection branch.

The exercise evaluated ﬁrst responders’ capability, cooperability and coordination duringasimulatedactive-shooterscenario

“We try as much as we can to work together,” said Capt Feliciano Wilson, an officer with Prince William County Police Department. “We try to make sure that we are trained and understand each other’s tactics If these incidences do happen, we already know how each other work, which createsthatcamaraderie.”

Keycomponentsoftheexerciseincluded the deployment of military police special reaction teams and the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office to conduct room clearing and rescue operations The scenario also included an explosive ordnance disposal response to a simulated suspicious package to test bomb threat procedures while law enforcement agencies utilized drones toprovideaerialsurveillanceandsituational awareness

“It’s just the prep work and the awareness,” said Wilson. “The drop is because more agencies across the country nationallyhaveaplanonhowwerespondtothese incidents.

AccordingtotheFBIdatabase,223active shooter cases happened between 2020 and 2024,with19stateshavingincidentsin2024 alone

Duringtheactiveshooterexercise,medical personnel from Stafford and Prince William Counties provided simulated care through mass casualty triage and delivered on-sitepatientcaretoroleplayerswithinjurieswhileairmedicalcrewsparticipatedin patientevacuations

Theexercisealsotesteduniﬁedcommand

and interagency communication procedures, ensuring that local, federal and militaryauthoritiescouldshareinformationand coordinateeffectivelyinacrisis Representatives from the Naval Criminal Investigative ServiceandtheFBIwerealsointegratedinto the response to simulate federal coordinationduringamajoremergency

It’s about understanding what an active shootercando,”saidBrockMcCurdy,alead coordinator for the exercise and member of the MCB Quantico Installations ProtectionsBranch.“Themoreyoucanbeexposed to this type of scenario, the more you are preparedtohandlethesituation.”

Exerciseslikethisemphasizetheneedto bevigilantandpreparedforemergencies Authorities urge anyone who see suspiciousbehaviortoreportit.Foremergencies, pleasecall911

Portsmouth,Virginia,(June 6,2025) Capt.Marion Gregg,the outgoing commanderofNavyMarine Corps Force Health Protection Command (NMCFHPC),formerdirectorofDefense Centers for Public Health Portsmouth (DCPH-P),Capt.Darryl P.Arfsten,the commanderofNMCFHPC,directorofDCPH-P,and RearAdm.Kevin Brown,commanderofNaval

Leadership transition at Navy and Marine Corps Force Health Protection Command strengthens global readiness

ByDesmondMartin Navy and Marine Corps Force Health Protection Command

PORTSMOUTH, Va The Navy and Marine Corps Force Health Protection Command (NMCFHPC) and Defense Centers for Public Health Portsmouth (DCPH-P) marked a pivotal leadership transition as Capt Darryl Arfsten assumed commandfromCapt.MarionGreggduring a time-honored change of command ceremony held aboard Hampton Roads—PortsmouthAnnex,June6.

TheceremonycelebratedGregg’simpactful tenure and welcomed Arfdten’s strategic leadership as the command continues its global mission to protect the health and readinessofthenavalforce.

In his remarks, Rear Adm. Kevin Brown, commanderofNavalMedicalForcesAtlantic (NMFL), Director, Defense Health Network (DHN) Atlantic, who presided over the ceremony said, “Over the past two years Captain Gregg’s visionary leadership and relentless commitment to excellence has elevated the command’s global impact across the full spectrum of the military’s publichealthpipeline.”

During his time as commander, Gregg oversawaforceofmorethan750personnel across10subordinateunitsin12timezones Under his direction NMCFHPC supported more than 40 global missions, including deployments to Africa, Indo-Paciﬁc and Europe which were all in response to high proﬁlepublichealthconcerns

According to Brown, Gregg also guided the Navy’s response to cancer studies, emerging infectious threats, and provided critical scientiﬁc guidance to congress and senior Navy leadership Additionally, he spearheaded modernization efforts for the Forward Deployed Preventive Medicine Unit platform (FDPMU), ensuring it remainrelevantwithintegratedcapabilities forDistributedMaritimeOperations

Brown also welcomed Arfsten noting his previousleadershiprolesinhealthadministration, expeditionary operations, and strategic health planning His diverse career whichincludesoverseeingteamsinforward deployedenvironmentsandlarge-scalejoint operations is essential for a command that operates across 12 time zones and supports every combatant command sometimes simultaneouslysaidBrown.

During the ceremony, guest speaker Mr Oscar (Sean) Friendly, the deputy director for DHA shared some remarks from U.S.

6,2025) Lt AdemolaAjiboye,left an administration officerwith the Navyand Marine Corps Force Health Protection Command (NMCFHPC) presents Capt.Marion Gregg,outgoing commanderofNMCFHPC,formerdirectorofDefense Centers forPublic Health Portsmouth (DCPH-P),center,with a plaque on behalfofthe command during a change ofcommand ceremonyheld on board Hampton Roads - PortsmouthAnnex,June 6,2025.Greggwill transferto U.S.Naval Forces Central Command (COMUSNAVCENT)where hewill serve as the Fifth Fleet Force Surgeon.(U.S.NAVYPHOTOBYDESMONDMARTIN)

NavyRearAdm.EdDieser directorofDHA PublicHealth. “Gregg is a companionate and caring leader with a focus on the mission but a heartforhisteam,”sharedFriendly “Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm. It takes a special person to hold the helm in roughseas Asoneofmypartnersduringthe DepartmentofDefense(DOD)transformation, he started his tenure through rough seas.”

DuringtheceremonyGreggwasawarded the Legion of Merit and received farewell giftsfromcommandstaff Following the presentations Gregg took

to the podium to deliver his remarks “This command has saved lives,” said Gregg “We have sustained deployed forces and safeguardedthehealthofouractive-dutyservice members, civilians and families across the world. I could not be more proud about all weaccomplishedtogether.” Aftercompletinghisremarks,Greggread his orders and relinquished the command to Capt. Arfsten. Gregg will transfer to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (COMUSNAVCENT)wherehewillserveastheFifth FleetForceSurgeon. NavyandMarineCorpspublichealthand preventive medicine teams play a critical

role in protecting the health and readiness of deployed forces. Through expeditionary units such as the Forward Deployable Preventive Medicine Unit (FDPMU), and with support from Navy Environmental andPreventiveMedicineUnits(NEPMUs), theseteamsproviderapid,ﬂexible,andscalable health protection capabilities From identifyingenvironmentalandoccupational health hazards to advising commanders on risk mitigation, their mission is to ensure operational forces remain medically ready andmissioncapable—anytime,anywhere

ABOVE:VIRGINIABEACH,Va Cmdr Ryan Schippert departs aftera change ofcommand where Cmdr Bruce Batteson assumed command ofExplosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 6 during a change ofcommand ceremonyatJoint ExpeditionaryBase Little CreekFort Story,June 12,2025.EODMU 6 is a subordinate command ofExplosive Ordnace Disposal Group 2 and operates as part ofNavyExpeditionaryCombat Force providing skilled,capable, and combat-readydeployable NavyEOD and NavyDiverforces around the globe to support a range ofoperations.RIGHT: Cmdr Bruce Batteson,commander Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 6,delivers a speech during a change ofcommand ceremonyatJoint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story,June 12 2025.(U.S.NAVYPHOTOBYMASSCOMMUNICATION

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EOD Mobile Unit 6 holds change of command ceremony

ByLt.j.g MartinCarey

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group Two

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va Cmdr Bruce Batteson, from East Granby, CT, assumed command of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit SIX (EODMU 6) during a change of command ceremony at Joint ExpeditionaryBaseLittleCreek-FortStory, June 12, 2025 Batteson relieved Cmdr Ryan Schippert as commanding officer of EODMU6inthepresenceoffamily friends andfellowservicemembers

Capt. Karl Haywood, Commodore of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group TWO (EODGRU2),presidedovertheceremony.

“Commander Schippert’s leadership of Mobile Unit Six has been nothing short of exceptional,” said Haywood. “He led with integrity precision, and an unrelenting focus on warﬁghting readiness Under his command, Mobile Unit Six 6 sharpened its maritimeexplosiveordnancedisposalcapa-

bilities executed complex global deployments and stood ready to respond to crises with unmatched professionalism and skill. His tenure reﬂects the best of what Navy EODrepresents.”

Lookingahead,Haywoodhighlightedthe operationaldemandsfacingEODMU6and expressedfullconﬁdenceinBatteson’sability to maintain the unit’s high operational tempoandwarﬁghtingreadiness

“As we welcome Commander Bruce Batteson,IamconﬁdentthatMobileUnitSix will continue to excel under his command Brucebringsawealthofoperationalexperienceandadeepunderstandingofmaritime security challenges His vision, combined with the strength of this unit, ensures that Mobile Unit Six will remain ready to clear thewayfortheFleetanddefendournation’s interestsanywhereintheworld.”

Stepping to the podium, Batteson acknowledged the trust placed in him and outlinedhiscommitmenttobuildingonthe

unit’s operational momentum and mission focus

“I am humbled and honored to take command of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Six, and I personally want to thank Ryan for his leadership here,” said Cmdr Bruce Batteson “The maritime domain presents complex and evolving threats compounded by the current global environment and Navy EOD and Divers are critical to enabling the Fleet’s freedom of maneuver Mobile Unit Six has a proud warrior culture and a legacy of warﬁghting excellence and I have absolute conﬁdence thattheSailorsandciviliansofMobileUnit Sixstandreadytoconfrontthosechallenges withprecisionandprofessionalism.”

Established in 1986, EODMU 6 has a distinguished history of supporting critical operations worldwide Notably the unit participated in mine countermeasure missions during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm and was involved in the

recovery efforts of TWA Flight 800 in the AtlanticOcean. In 2017 EODMU 6 was awarded the Battle Efficiency Award (Battle “E”) for demonstrating superior operational readiness and excellence during deployments to U.S. Central Command and U.S. Africa Commandareasofresponsibility Morerecently,EODMU6personnelhave beeninvolvedinportoperationsinDjibouti, ensuringthesafetyandsecurityofmaritime operations in the region and conducted multiplecapabilitiesdemonstrationsduring FleetWeekNewYork,2025 EODMU 6, a subordinate command of EODGRU 2, operates as part of the Navy Expeditionary Combat Force, providing skilled, capable, and deployable maritime EODandNavyDiverforcesaroundtheglobe tosupportarangeofoperations Formoreinformation,visithttps://www necc.usff.navy.mil/eod/

Navy EMPLOY program retains non-deployable sailors

ByPettyOfficer2ndClassDallasSnider

Navy Personnel Command

MILLINGTON, Tenn. The Navy implemented a new program named EMPLOY that provides non-deployable Sailors with expanded opportunities for continued service

EMPLOY is a collaboration between Navy Personnel Command and the Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery to identify, retain, and assign Sailors before being referred to the Disability Evaluation System.

“EMPLOY Sailors are assigned to shore billets that would otherwise be gapped and will not compete with Sailors rotating from sea to shore,” said Commander, Navy Personnel Command, Rear Adm. Wayne

JointProgramOfficebeganevaluationofthe product.

Following the initial assessment slight modificationsweremadetothetool’sdesign andtheLightningSupportTeamcompleted analysisandtestingtoconfirmtheprinter’s resin medium would be chemical resistant and suitable for use in the tool’s intended environment.Now,itwastimetoprint. Traditionalpolymeradditivemanufacturing machines what most people envision whentheythinkof3D-printing,Buntingsaid use melted plastic filament and lay that filament down into a pattern. The machine worksonelayeratatime,onepartatatime With digital light processing, the machine curesanentirelayeratonce,whetherthere isonepartor20onthebuildplate.

“With the traditional machines, if I have a part that takes two hours to build, then threeofthosepartstakessixhours,”Bunting

Baze “EMPLOY helps to retain our talent, improving their quality of service and increasing ﬂeet readiness.”

Eligible Sailors are nominated for EMPLOY by their medical provider The nominationmustbeapprovedbytheMedical Evaluation Board Approval Authority andtheConveningAuthority NavyPersonnel Command reviews the nomination package thecommander’sassessment,and billetavailabilitytodetermineapprovalfor EMPLOY.

Sailors will be reconsidered for medical retention during each EMPLOY tour until they are found ﬁt for full duty, cross-rate/ redesignate or are separated from service Formoreinformation,readNAVADMIN 126⁄25 or visit www.MyNavyHR.navy.mil.

explained.“Withthedigitallightprocessing, I did a batch of 20 and it took an hour and 15 minutes; then I did a batch of 60, which was as many as would ﬁt on the plate, and that also took an hour and 15 minutes That makesitextremelyscalable.”

Bunting said the single order of 2,000 parts almost matched the Innovation Lab’s entireoutputforﬁscalyear2024,intermsof rawquantities;however,usingcutting-edge technology to meet ﬂeet needs is standard procedureattheInnovationLab

“This job was unusual because of the quantity, but the Innovation Lab does jobs likethiseveryday,”hesaid.“TheInnovation Lab exists to be quick-turn and solve problems,tobeveryagilewithadditivemanufacturing Sothisjobwasuniqueintermsofthe quantity and how we were able to leverage this newer technology, but in terms of our day-to-daybusiness,itwasjustwhatwedo.”

Demonstrating the ability to successfully produce a product quickly and on a large scale helps support the advancement of additive manufacturing as a routine solu-

tion within military aviation maintenance, repairandoverhaul.

“Projectslikethispositivelyimpactnaval aviation’s capability, readiness and lethalitybybroadeningtheuseofadditivemanufacturingasacapabilityinourmaintenance activities,”saidRobertLessel,chiefengineer andFleetSupportTeamsseniorexecutiveat Commander,FleetReadinessCenters “WinslikethemanufactureofthisO-ring installation tool produce meaningful outcomes for the fleet as we deliver aircraft materialreadinessfasteratmoreaffordable costs,” Lessel added. “The work is a powerfulexampleoftacklingafleetproblemwith expertise and urgency It’s all about warfightingandsupportingourwarfighters.”

Sinceitsinceptionin2020 theInnovation Lab has made great strides in developing additive manufacturing as a capability that canbescaledupandusedtoaddressabroad rangeofuses Thegoalistocontinueapplying additive manufacturing as a solution until it becomes as commonplace as traditionalmanufacturingistoday,Buntingsaid.

DIEGO (May 3,2023) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class ChristopherMelo a native ofJacksonville, Fla.,prepares fora routine dresswhite uniform inspection on the ﬂight deckof Nimitz-class aircraft carrierUSS CarlVinson (CVN 70).Vinson is currentlypierside in its homeport ofSan Diego (U.S.NAVYPHOTOBY MASSCOMMUNICATION SPECIALIST3RDCLASS LEONVONGUYEN)

“We already do a lot of local manufacturing at FRC East, with machining and sheet metal,andouradditivemanufacturingteam has been working very closely with our production artisans to get them trained on thisequipment,”heexplained.“Wewantto be able to productionize additive manufacturingsowecanquoteitandworkitjustlike anyotherjob

“Mycatchlineisthatwe’retryingtomake additive manufacturing ‘boring,’ ” Bunting continued.“It’sexcitingandnewrightnow, but I would like it to become much more routine where additive manufacturing is justanotherthinganartisanworksonaspart oftheirjob.”

FRCE is North Carolina’s largest maintenance repair overhaul and technical services provider, with more than 4,000 civilian, military and contract workers Its annualrevenueexceeds$1billion.Thedepot providesservicetotheﬂeetwhilefunctioning as an integral part of the greater U.S. Navy; Naval Air Systems Command; and Commander,FleetReadinessCenters

industryapprentices aboutwaybackthen.

Talking Shop: Celebrating NNSY’s Insulator Shop (Shop 57)

ByTroyMiller Norfolk Naval Shipyard

It is important to provide protection for the many components onboard U.S. Navy vessels, from cold pipes to hot steaming pipes, vents to ducts, and equipment to machinery.ProperactionsaretakentosafeguardSailorsfrombecominginjuredandto prevent damage to the ships’ pipes, vents, ducts,equipmentandmachinery Onesuch precautionary measure is using insulation strategically placed around said items to preventanyinjuriesordamagefromoccurring.ThisiswhereNorfolkNavalShipyard’s (NNSY)InsulationShop(Shop57)comesin

“Here in Shop 57, we prefabricate installations for various ships like submarines and aircraft carriers,” said Shop 57 Work Leader Luther Tynes “We fabricate insulation that is used to control temperature and energy efficiency within Navy ships. It helps maintain a stable temperature inside the ship which is particularly important in cold or hot climates, preventing excessive heatbuilduporfreezingconditions.”

Shop57hasvariousworkstationssuchas the temp mat table, insulation cloth table, sewing stations, Bandsaw Room and the nuclearinsulationworkarea.

“When we receive a job order, the ﬁrst step in the process is to assess the project/

requester insulation needs based on the ship type, material needed, efficiency standards and regulatory requirements,” said Shop 57 Inside Shop Supervisor Frank Reyes.“Supervisorsandormechanicscreate detailedplansfortheinsulationsystem This includesselectingtherighttypeofinsulation material (e.g., fiberglass, temp mat, calcium silicate) and determining the thickness and density required for optimal performance Once the materials are delivered to the prefabrication facility, they are cut and shaped according to the design specifications This may involve precision cutting of insulation to match the measurements neededforthesystemsandorcomponents Once the insulation materials are prefabricated and undergo verification, they are packaged for shipment Each package is clearlylabeledwithdrawings.”

Shop 57 has approximately 15 employees who work diligently to play their part to support NNSY’s mission of repairing modernizing and inactivating the Navy’s warshipsandtrainingplatforms

“America’s Shipyard is made of many shops and codes that form one team,” said Reyes. “Shop 57 is just a member of the bigger picture. Because together we strive to deliver on time, every time, anywhere to protect this great nation of ours, the United StatesofAmerica.”

NorfolkNaval Shipyard Insulation

don’t rush becauseyou’re going to mess up more andyou have to start all over. So I take mytime,stay alert,and depend on myteammates,”said Pope.(PHOTOBYTROY MILLER,NORFOLKNAVAL SHIPYARD)

Naval Weapons Station Earle to conduct harbor protection exercises

COLTS NECK N.J. Naval Weapons

Station Earle (NWS Earle) will conduct harbor protection exercises from June 24 to July 2, 2025, in the waters surrounding theNavypierinLeonardo,N.J.

These exercises are part of regularly scheduled training aimed at enhancing the

Gomez introduced the inventors and provided a brief description about each product.Theseinnovationsrangedfromthe relatively simple, like a holder for a video game controller invented by David M. Ellis of the Undersea Warfare Combat Systems Department,tothewildlycomplicated.The completelistofpatentscanbefoundbelow. Division Newport’s Director of Research Dr Elizabeth Magliula echoed Gomez’s sentiments in praising the authors who published recent peer-reviewed journal articles

“A journal article is such an impressive achievement,” she said “Our science and technology community is really dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge aligned with our mission, and they perform some really groundbreakingbasicandappliedresearch, and investigations that can revolutionize future naval capabilities and contribute to the progression of knowledge that is essentialformaintainingtheNavy’stechnological advantage and the ability to meet the needs ofthefuturewarﬁghter.”

Magliula said Division Newport has also reinstated monetary awards for peer-reviewedpublicationsforﬁscalyear2025

The patents may be searched by number or title at: https://ppubs.uspto.gov/pubwebapp/static/pages/ppubsbasic.html

readiness and capabilities of harbor security forces They are not in response to any speciﬁcthreat.

Training will take place in the early morninghours between5:00and8:00a.m. Pleasenotethatdatesandtimesaresubject to change depending on weather and sea conditions

The exercises will involve marked U.S. Navyharborpatrolboatsandsentrytowers

Patent award recipients honored during theMay30ceremonyinclude:

David M. Ellis of the Undersea Warfare Combat Systems Department: Patent D1,062,663,“ControllerHolder” Jacob O’Donnell of the Chief Technology Office, Michael P. Smith of the Ranges, EngineeringandAnalysisDepartment,and former Division Newport employees Paul V. Cavallaro and Nicholas A. Valm: Patent 12,227,276,“InﬂatableandDeployableMast FairingsforSubmarineSailSystems”

Brian K. Amaral of the Undersea Warfare Platforms and Payload Integration Department, and former Division NewportemployeeAnthonyA.Ruffa:Patent 12,209,960,“Non-InvasiveTensionMeasuringSystem” DavidE.Yamartino ArenM.Hellum,and Jesse L. Belden, all of the of the Undersea Warfare Weapons Vehicles and Defensive Systems Department, and former Division NewportemployeeNathanB.Speirs:Patent 12,173,997,“VariableDiameterConicalNose” JenniferR.RizzooftheUnderseaWarfare Platforms and Payload Integration Department,ChristianR.SchumacherofUndersea Warfare Combat Systems Department, and formerDivisionNewportemployeeCharles J.Patrissi:Patent12,166,247,“HermeticSeal inAnodePouchforLithium-SeawaterElectrochemicalBattery UnderseaWarfarePlatformsandPayload Integration Department employees Keith Wichowski, Daniel T. Savaria, and Zachary

operatinginSandyHookBay,neartheNWS Earle Waterfront Restricted Area. Training activities will include the use of blank ammunition Residents of Leonardo Atlantic Highlands, Belford, Middletown, and Sandy Hook National Park may hear noise associatedwiththeexercises Asareminder,thewaterssurroundingthe NWS Earle pier are a restricted area. The

D. Sawyer and Patrick B. Ryll of the Undersea Warfare Combat Systems Department: Patent 12,146,762, “Time Synchronized ObjectTrackingSystem” Undersea Warfare Combat Systems Department employees Makia S. Powell, Benjamin M. Drozdenko, and Steven A. Roodbeen: Patent 12,143,406, “Real-Time NetworkIntrusionDetectionSystem” Undersea Warfare Electromagnetic Systems Department employees Christopher J. Morcom and Nathaniel Couch: Patent 12,081,411, “Internal Network EnumerationTool” StephenC.ButleroftheSensorsandSonar Systems Department: Patent 12,042,821, “SquirterTransducer” UnderseaWarfarePlatformsandPayload IntegrationDepartmentemployeesMonica L. Blanchard and James M. LeBlanc, Dr Thomas S. Ramotowski of the Sensors and Sonar Systems Department, and former Division Newport employees Rachel E. BlanchardandZacharyR.Golebieski:Patent 12,092,628,“ResinGel-TimeTestFixture” UnderseaWarfarePlatformsandPayload IntegrationDepartmentemployeesMonica L.BlanchardandMatthewColavita:Patent 11,975,887 “A Shock-Qualified Stowage Pallet Lewis Shattuck of the Sensors and Sonar Systems Department and former Division Newport employees Thomas E. Hansen, Simon E. Freeman and Rylan King: Patent 11,965,492, “Shape Memory Alloy Compos-

MarineSecurityZone,indicatedonnavigational charts for Lower New York Harbor, isactivelypatrolledbyarmedNavySecurity Forces Violatorswillbeprosecuted. For more information, please contact the Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Public Affairs Officeat757-322-2853

iteFabricPressureVesselandDivingSuit ThosehonoredforrecentjournalpublicationsincludeJosephIafrateoftheCorporate Operations Department; Georges Dossot, BrandonL.Gusto,andAhmedS.Zaki,ofthe Sensors and Sonar Systems Department; DylanR.AllhusenoftheUnderseaWarfare CombatSystemsDepartment;CarlosJavier, Craig Tilton, Michael Forstmeier James LeBlanc, Kelly Merlo and Chris Hixenbaugh, all of the Undersea Warfare PlatformsandPayloadIntegrationDepartment; Alexandra Carroll, Stephanie L. Watwood, Kaelyn M. Gamel, Karin A. Dolan, Ronald P.Morrissey,NancyA.DiMarzio,andSusan M. Jarvis, all of the Ranges, Engineering and Analysis Department; and Dr Peter M. Miklavčič, Jessica B. Desrochers, and Eric Warner alloftheUnderseaWarfareWeapons VehiclesandDefensiveSystemsDepartment. NUWC Newport is the oldest warfare center in the country, tracing its heritage to the Naval Torpedo Station established on Goat Island in Newport Harbor in 1869 Commanded by Capt. Chad Hennings, NUWC Newport maintains major detachments in West Palm Beach, Florida, and AndrosIslandintheBahamas aswellastest facilitiesatSenecaLakeandFisher’sIsland, New York, Leesburg, Florida, and Dodge Pond,Connecticut.

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Travel backtothe 1940’s at The South Paciﬁc Luau and Hangar DanceonSaturday, July 12

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Travel backtothe 1940’sSouth Paciﬁc, put on your bestHawaiianshirtand join us for aluau dinner andbig bandhangar dance!

Stepbackintimeandimmerseyourselfin thenostalgic ambianceofour South Pacific-themed Hangar Dance! Set againstthe backdropofourhistoricaircraftcollection and hangar,this event promises an unforgettableevening reminiscent of a1940s island base

Imagineminglingundertheshadeofthe iconicPBYCatalinawing,serenadedbythe swinging rhythms of GraceStreet Seven, ourfeatured BigBand for thenight.The dance ﬂoor? None other than our expansivehangar ﬂoor,transformed into alively venue completewithtiki bars and atantalizing array of NEWExoticTropical CocktailscourtesyofourfriendsatTiki’sBarand Grill in Virginia Beach

Guests will be greeted withatraditional Leiand treated to an authentic Luau experience,featuring mesmerizing Hula and TahitiandancesbyTeOriOKeoneTi’aMai. Whetherminglingatcommunalstyletables orenjoyingtheVIPtreatmentwithreserved tables and seating,guestswill be immersed in avibrantatmospherethat promises to keeptheirtoestappingallnightlong Ourislandairstripwillofcoursefeature the Museum’sincrediblecollection of WWII-era aircraft,someofwhich will be prepared for photo opportunitieswith guests! Doorsopenat6pm.Parking is free and justlikeinthe islands —thisisarain or shineevent!Ticketsarenowonsaleandcan be purchased online at https://www.militaryaviationmuseum.org/event/south-pacific-luau-hangar-dance-2025/.The museum is located at 1341Princess Anne Road Virginia Beach, VA 23457.For additional information please call 757.721.7767

Totally TributeMusic Fest to rock VirginiaBeach on July 4th weekend

Free event features the music of TheCure, RollingStones, EltonJohn, Billy Joel, DefLeppard,Van Halen, TomPetty and Earth, andWind &Fire

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VIRGINIABEACH,Va ThisIndependence Dayweekend, Virginia Beach,Beach Events andIMGoing invitesvisitors and locals aliketocelebrate249 years of AmericawithaRevolutionary-themedrock‘n’roll experience at the Oceanfront.The FREE Totally TributeMusicFestreturns to 17th and 31stStreet Parks fromThursday, July 3through Saturday, July 5, 2025,including theStars&StripesCelebrationonJuly4th. Thursdayleadsoffwithhigh-energytributeperformanceshonoringlegendaryBritishbandsTheCureandTheRollingStones OnSaturday,thespotlightshiftstoAmerican icons with tributes to TomPetty and Earth, Wind &Fire. The centerpiece ofthe weekend arrives on Friday, July 4, when tribute actsforEltonJohn,BillyJoel,DefLeppard, andVanHalentakethestageinatransatlantic musical showdown—capped off by the city’s annual ﬁreworks spectacularat9:30 p.m.ET.Gatesopenat7:00p.m.ETnightly withperformancesbeginningat8:00p.m.

“Since July 4thfallsright in themiddle ofTotallyTributeMusicFest,wewantedto havesomefunanddecidedtokickthingsoff on Thursday,July 3rdwith British tribute bands,followedbyAmerican tribute bands on Saturday, July 5th, and amix of bothon the Fourth of July,” saidWilliam Younce Director of Beach Events. “Combine that with our annual Fireworks Celebration and the Tidewater Winds concert at 24th Street Park, and we’vegot atrue‘battle of the bands’ to celebrateIndependenceDay instyle!”

TheTotallyTributeMusicFestisagrand celebration of the belovedmusic brought totheworldbysomeofyourfavoriteartists and bands.This high-energy, part-serious part-camp,butpureperformanceweekend of tributebands guarantees somethingfor everyone This event is FREEand opento the public. Formoreinformationvisit beacheventsvb.com.

Excitable (above)and Full Moon Fever(right)will perform atTotally Tribute Music Fest (PHOTO COURTESYBEACHEVENTS)

THURSDAY,JULY3,2025

17thStreetPark:TheGatheringGloom (The Cure)

31stStreetPark:Satisfaction (Rolling Stones)

FRIDAY,JULY4,2025

17thStreetPark:CaptainFantastic&52ndStreet (Elton John /Billy Joel)

31stStreetPark:Excitable&84 (Def Leppard/ VanHalen)

SATURDAY,JULY5,2025

17thStreetPark:FullMoonFever (Tom Petty)

31stStreetPark:SingingInSeptember (Earth, Wind &Fire)

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Sentara simulates doctor’s visit for military service dogs

ByKellyAnneMorgan

Sentara Health

Head tilted and ears perked, a yellow labrador retriever named Maple looked curiouslyasanurserippedthevelcroblood pressurecuffoffJonMcIvor’sarm.

The two-year-old service dog and her handler McIvor who works with the Virginia Beach Fire Department, were taking part in a simulated doctor’s visit at the Sentara Simulation Center in Chesapeake,Va

“We train and educate clinical staff to make sure they’re comfortable with the equipment and policies before they go into the hospitals to take care of patients,” said Debra Gillis manager of the Sentara SimulationCenter “WhenMuttsWithAMission reached out and asked if we could help createaclinicalexperienceforthedogs,we wereveryexcited.

Founded in 2008, Virginia Beach-based Mutts With A Mission is accredited by AssistanceDogsInternationalandprovides servicedogsforactivemilitary,veterans,and ﬁrstresponders

The dogs are trained for two years by puppy raisers and they meet their new owners during a two-week long Transfer Camp

ThisistheﬁrsttimeMuttsWithAMission has partnered with a health system to help the dogs and their handlers feel more comfortableandconﬁdentinamedicalenvironment.

“This seemed like such a perfect partnership for us These handlers have medical anxiety they’ve got this new dog who they’relearninghowtotrust, saidJoOfeldt, puppy raiser and office manager at Mutts With A Mission “We want them to know thesedogsarewell-trainedandthiswillgive them a lot of conﬁdence for future doctor’s appointments.”

Part of the simulation was to have the service dogs and their handlers go through a mock check-in process and sit in a waitingroom.

Theythenwentintoapatientroomwhere thenursetookthehandler’sbloodpressure, listenedtotheirlungs,andhadthemsqueeze theirhands

“This has really made us aware of the noises and movements we take for granted when we are treating our patients,” said Gillis

Themagicofaservicedog

WhenJameyHebertretiredafter20years of military service, a few doctors recommended that he get a service dog, but he resistedbecauseofthestigma.

“It’s like wearing a sign that says, ‘you’re hurt, you’re messed up.’ That’s what it felt liketomeatthetime,”saidHebert,aformer bomb disposal expert in the U.S. Navy “But aftertalkingwithsomepeople meetingthe dogs seeing what they could do obviously Icaved.

In 2018, Hebert got his ﬁrst service dog, Amelia, a 160-pound English Mastiff who was trained to go get help, give medication reminders, and help Hebert up and down stairs Sadly, Amelia passed away in 2023 from cancer That’s when Hebert began training

Yeti, a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, to be Amelia’ssuccessor

Kyle Cozad, CEO of the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation, met his dog Neo, a black labrador retriever, three days before thesimulation.

“This is our ﬁrst time out of the training facility, so a lot of different distractions And it’s great for the dogs, but also for me,” said Cozad, a retired two-star Admiral in the U.S. Navy “It just validates how welltrained and disciplined these dogs are, how

they pick up on the little cues, what they get distracted by or what they don’t get distractedby.”

Cozad and his wife traveled all the way from Florida to Virginia to get Neo and said the clinical experience was a “super conﬁdencebuilder”.

“You don’t realize how magical these damndogsare.It’sridiculous,”saidHebert. “Itdidn’teverdawnonmethataconnection couldfeellikethis.”

Gillissaidthisclinicalsimulationnotonly

helped the owners and their dogs, it also helped clinical staff better understand the needsofpatientswithservicedogs “Themostimportantparttomeispaying backtotheservicecommunity,fortheveteransandfortheﬁrstresponders,”saidGillis “Itjustshowsthattherearesomanyaspects ofhealthcareandthehumanbeing.”

Gillis said Sentara and Mutts With A Mission plan to continue this partnership inthefuture.

Elizabeth River Trail Foundation receives National Recreation Trail designation from the Department of the Interior

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NORFOLK, Va The ElizabethRiverTrail(ERT) Foundation announces it hasreceivedthedesignation as a National Recreation Trail from the U.S. DepartmentoftheInterioronJune 9.TheERTisoneofjustﬁve newly recognized trails in the U.S. this year, joining a networkofmorethan1,300 National Recreation Trails across the country

“This designation is a big winforourregion,securing the Elizabeth River Trail as anationaldestination,”said Kindra Greene executive director of the ERT Foundation. “This recognition goes a long way in ensuring the longevity of our urban trail for the future.” The ERT is now officially theﬁrstNationalRecreation Trail in Hampton Roads, marking a major milestone fortheregion’soutdoorand active transportation infrastructure.

Receiving the National TrailDesignationcelebrates not just the path itself, but thepeoplewhouseit,shape it, and care for it. It brings opportunities for greater regional collaboration, increased tourism, and long-term preservation,ensuringthetrailcontinuesto serve as a resource for health, connection, and joy for generations

The ERT’s selection reﬂects its unique role in advancing outdoor recreation, public wellness, and civic pride The trail linksvibrantneighborhoods,theElizabeth River and the city’s Innovation Corridor It serves as a living thread connecting people to each other and to the natural world. From walkers and cyclists to familiesandnatureenthusiasts,theERTbrings together a cross-section of the community in a shared space that now holds national

distinction. This recognition also highlights the broader impact of the trail on Norfolk and theHamptonRoadsregion.Withincreased national visibility, the ERT is positioned to attract more visitors and bolster local economicactivity Italsosupportsongoing effortsintrailmaintenance,programming, and future trail connections The National Recreation Trail designation comes at a pivotal moment, as the ERTFoundationcontinuestogrow thanks to the unwavering support of volunteers, donors, the City of Norfolk, and community partners Through community input and collaboration, the ERT will grow as a

part of a regional trail system that reﬂects the spirit, history and vision for the future of Hampton Roads If you would like to host an event on the trail,partnerwiththeElizabethRiverTrail Foundation, or sponsor an ERT program, pleaseemailhello@elizabethrivertrail.org. The Elizabeth River Trail Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonproﬁt that provides the planning program, and advocacy for the Elizabeth River Trail connecting Naval Station Norfolk to the Virginia Beach Trail. The Elizabeth River Trail runs 10.5 miles through businesses, historic attractions, and is within a 5-minute walk of 28 neighborhoods The multi-use trail is

and

designed for walking running and biking Itcomprises11sectionsfromNorfolkState University, through Downtown Norfolk, and Old Dominion University to NIT Terminals along the Elizabeth River The Foundation has completed multiple new, unique, and award-winning amenities, including kayak launches, a play sculpture, and a double turbo challenge course in Plum Point Park, and most recently the installation of the ﬁrst ERT hydration station. Major sponsors include CHKD Downtown Norfolk Council, PRA Group, and the City of Norfolk.

Elizabeth RiverTrail in Norfolk,Va provides 10.5 miles

over100 events that are free

TOP:Jon McIvorchecks in to his doctor’s appointmentwith Maple byhis side. ABOVE LEFT:JameyHebert andYeti in the simulatedwaiting room.ABOVE RIGHT:The Sentara Simulation Centerteamwith KerryKendrick(farleft) andJo Ofeldt (center)who hold Flynn andVatra,Mutts WithAMission service dogs.(PHOTOSCOURTESYSENTARAHEALTH)

Easysummerrecipesthatkeep youenergizedandhydrated

Power your summer with 100% orange juice

ByFamilyFeatures

Source: Florida Department Of Citrus

Whetheryou’reloungingbythepoolorhittingthetrails forafamilyhikeorbikeride,exposuretosummerheatcan leaveyoufeelingdehydratedandfatigued.

Comprisedofnearly90%wateranddeliveringessential electrolyteslikepotassiumandmagnesium,100%orange juice can serve as a healthy complement to your hydration routine These electrolytes are crucial in helping to maintainﬂuidbalanceandmusclefunctionregardlessof the time of year, but they’re especially important during thewarmersummermonthswhenyouareexertingmore ConsidertheseunexpectedwaysFloridaOrangeJuice canhelppoweryoursummer

SupportImmunity

100% orange juice isn’t just a tasty drink; it’s also packed withessentialnutrientsthatsupportyourimmunesystem. An 8-ounce glass of 100% orange juice is an excellent source of vitamin C, plus it provides key nutrients such asfolate,potassiumandthiamin,aswellasvitaminDand calcium(infortiﬁedjuices),thathelpsupporttheimmune systemallyearlong

AddHealthyFlavortoMeals

Fat-free cholesterol-freeandsodium-freewithnoadded sugar 100%orangejuiceisahealthyadditiontoanydiet, addingaburstofﬂavortofavoritedishes.Considerusing Florida Orange Juice as part of the marinade in these OrangeJuiceCitrusChickenKebabsorasabaseforsalad dressingstocreateaperfectbalancethatwilldelightyour tastebuds

ElectrolyteandHydrationSupport

With many kids participating in summer sports and other outdoor demands on families during the warmer months it can be difficult to provide your family with healthy,hydratingbeverages However,anoptionlikethis

On-the-Go Orange Juice Sports Drink helps to replenish carbohydrates and electrolytes during and after physical activity, such as running, biking, exercising or playing sports

Findmorenutritiousanddeliciousrecipestokeepyour familyenergizedduringsummeractivitiesatFloridaJuice com.

OrangeJuiceCitrusChickenKebabs

Recipe courtesy of Aaron Himrod on behalf of the Florida Department of Citrus Servings: 8 (2 kebabs per serving)

1largeFloridaOrange,zestonly

1lime,zestonly

½teaspoongroundthyme

2tablespoonsvegetableoil

¼teaspoongranulatedgarlic

1teaspoonsalt

whitepepper,totaste

1cupFloridaOrangeJuice

1cuplemon-limesoda

2poundschickentenders

8woodenskewers

To make marinade: Inmediummixingbowl,combine orangezest;limezest;thyme;oil;garlic;salt;whitepepper, totaste;orangejuice;andsoda

Addchickenandcompletelycoatwithmarinade Cover bowlandplaceinrefrigeratoratleast1hour Soakwoodenskewersinwater20-30minutes

To make kebabs: Removechickenfromfridgeandlace througheachskewerusingweavingmotion.Repeatforall chickentendersandsetaside.

When skewers are prepared, drizzle extra marinade overchicken.

Heatgrilltomedium.Placechickenongrill.Coverand cook 3 minutes per side, or until center of meat reaches internaltemperatureof170F.

Removefromgrillandserveimmediately,orcoverwith foilandservelater Tips:Coverkebabswithfoilforatleast20minutesafter cookingtotrapinﬂavorandjuices

Addvegetablestokebabs,ifdesired,toincreaseﬂavor. On-the-GoOrangeJuiceSportsDrink

Recipe courtesy of the Florida Department of Citrus

Servings: 1

8ouncesFloridaOrangeJuice

8ounceswater 1pinchsalt

Mixorangejuiceandwater Addpinchofsalt. Pourintosmallbottleorreusablepouch

Healthybreakfastsolutions for busy mornings

ByFamilyFeatures

Source: Dairy Pure Milk50

Hustling to get out the door for a busy day may tempt you to skip breakfast but taking a few extra minutes to nourishyourbodyhelpsensureyoucankeepupwiththe day’sdemands

Breakfastisyourchancetojumpstartyourbody.Eating breakfast offers multiple beneﬁts including providing energytofuelyourdayandincreasingyourabilitytofocus andmakedecisions

Abreakfastrichinproteinisalsoimportanttokeepyou fullerlonger Eggsmaybeafrequentoption,yetdairyfoods canbeagood,protein-richalternative.

Ifyou’recuttingcalories,anoptionlikeMilk50contains only 50 calories per serving but the same amount of protein as other dairy milks - 9 grams per serving - along withcalciumandvitaminD.Thisﬁrst-of-its-kindproduct alsocontains75%lesssugarthanskimmilk,islactose-free

anddoesn’tcontainanyartiﬁcialﬂavorsorcolors

A return-to-dairy trend is gaining momentum, with 58%ofU.S.adultswelcomingdairybacktotheirdietsafter beingdisappointedwiththeprice tasteandheavyprocessing of plant-based beverages according to a national surveycommissionedbyDairyFarmersofAmerica.Incorporatingtheserealdairyfavoritesinyourmorningrecipes canbeacinch.

Startyourmorningwithanutritiousanddeliciousshake like this Vanilla Coffee Protein Shake, which combines coldbrewcoffeeandfrozenbananasforarefreshingtreat. Or, if you’re craving something a little heartier, mix up a batch of Chai Oatmeal Energy Bites over the weekend or intheeveningsoyoucangraboneortwoonthego Findmorebreakfastinspirationatmilk50.com.

ChaiOatmealEnergyBites

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 55 minutes

Yield: 2 dozen

1cupDairyPureMilk50Vanilla

3chaiteabags,divided

nonstickcookingspray

2cupsold-fashionedoats

½teaspoonsalt

2teaspoonsbakingpowder

2tablespoonsﬂaxseed

1teaspoonvanilla

⅓cupmaplesyrup

½cupchoppedpecans

Insmallpot,heatmilkuntilhotbutnotsimmering Take off heat and place two chai tea bags in milk Steep tea in milkuntilcool,about30minutes,thendiscardteabags Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray mini muffin pan with nonstickcookingspray Inlargebowl,stircooledchaimilk, oats,salt,bakingpowder,ﬂaxseed,vanillaandmaplesyrup. Openthirdchaiteabagandmeasure2teaspoonstea.If teaiscoarse,blitzinspicegrinderorusemortarandpestle togrindmoreﬁnely Stirteaintobatterandletmixturesit 10minutessooatscansoakupmilk.

Givebatteranotherstirthenﬁlleachminimuffincavity about ¾ with batter about 1 tablespoon in each. Sprinkle choppedpecansontop Bakebites12-13minutes,oruntil toothpick inserted in center of bite comes out clean. Let cool5minutes

VanillaCoffeeProteinShake

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 8 hours

Servings: 1

5-6ouncesDairyPureMilk50Vanilla

½banana,slicedandfrozen

¼cup,plus2tablespoons,coldbrewconcentrate

½teaspoonvanillaextract

1-2scoopsproteinpowderofchoice

2teaspoonssimplesyrup(ortotaste)

Make ice cubes by pouring milk into ice cube tray and freezinguntilsolid,about8hours

To make shake: In high-speed blender blend frozen banana slices cold brew vanilla, protein powder simple syrupand5-6milkcubesuntilcreamy Serveinglass.

What women should know about their heart, kidney and metabolic health

ByFamilyFeatures

Source: American Heart Association

Some women may be unaware they’re living with risks for heart disease, kidney diseaseandmetabolicconditionslikediabetes which drive risk for cardiovascular disease

The interplay among these conditions is called cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM)syndrome,accordingtothescientiﬁc experts at the American Heart Association. Consider these facts women should know aboutCKMsyndrome

Cardiovascular Disease is the No 1 Killer of Women

Cardiovascular disease (CVD), which includes heart disease and stroke, affects nearly45%ofwomenages20andolder,and 1 in 3 women will die from it, according to theassociation.

“Despite heart disease being the leading causeofdeathforwomen,mostwomenare not aware of their risk for heart disease,” said Sadiya S. Khan, M.D M.Sc FAHA American Heart Association volunteer and a member of the science advisory group for the association’s CKM Health Initiative, supported by founding sponsors Novo Nordisk and Boehringer Ingelheim and championsponsorDaVita.

Womenmaydevelopheartdiseasedifferently than men and experience symptoms uncommoninmen.Womenaremorelikely to have blockage in smaller blood vessels around the heart and, while chest pain is the most common heart attack symptom, women are more likely than men to experiencepaininthearms,jawandneck,too.

Early Action is Key

According to a study presented at an American Heart Association scientific conference, women with either Type 2 diabetes or chronic kidney disease are predicted to reach elevated risk for CVD 8-9 years earlier than women with neither condition while women with both conditionsmayreachhighrisk26yearsearlier

Risk Factors are Connected

The health factors that comprise CKM syndromeareconnected.Theyincludehigh bloodpressure,abnormalcholesterol,excess weight, high blood glucose sugar and low

kidney function. If something goes wrong inonearea,itaffectsothers

“Knowingyourhealthnumbersiscritical tooptimizeyourCKMhealthandprioritize prevention of heart, kidney and metabolic disease,” said Khan, who is also the Magerstadtprofessorofcardiovascularepidemiologyandanassociateprofessorofcardiology and preventive medicine at Northwestern SchoolofMedicine

Sincehighbloodpressureandearlystages of kidney disease and diabetes often don’t havesymptoms,regularscreeningisnecessarytobeawareofyourrisk.

Pregnancy and Menopause Affect Women’s CKM

Health

Each pregnancy is a window into later heart and kidney health, according to Janani Rangaswami, M.D., FAHA, professor of medicine at the George Washington

University School of Medicine and Health Sciencesandco-chairofthescientiﬁcadvisory group for the American Heart Association’s presidential advisory that deﬁned CKMsyndrome Pregnancycomplicationssuchaspre-eclampsia,gestationaldiabetesandgestational hypertension are risk factors for future chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease,Rangaswamisaid.

Changesduringmenopausealsoinﬂuence long-term heart and metabolic health. This includesdecliningestrogenlevels,increased body fat around the organs, increased cholesterol levels and stiffening or weakening of blood vessels, per the American HeartAssociation.Earlymenopause(before age 45) is linked to a higher risk for kidney disease,Type2diabetesandCVD “Women can mitigate those risks by getting appropriate treatment for their menopausesymptoms,”Rangaswamisaid.

Social Factors Affect Women’s Health

Negative economic, environmental and psychosocial factors are associated with lower levels of preventive health behaviors likephysicalactivityandhealthyeatingand higher levels of conditions like obesity and diabetes Somefactorsaffectwomendifferently than men. For example, marriage is associated with worse health for women, and women are more likely than men to delaymedicalcarebecauseofcosts,accordingtoanAmericanHeartAssociationscientiﬁcstatement.Womenarealsomorelikely to have their health concerns dismissed, Khansaid.

Women should know their risk and self-advocacyiscritical.Theyshouldrequest thorough screenings that assess heart, kidney and metabolic health at visits with their health care providers Visit heart.org/ myCKMhealthtolearnmore.

ByTRICARE Communications

FALLS CHURCH, Va Do you have an upcoming trip?

TRICARE covers you whether you travel across the country or around the world. Whether you’reheadingoutforbusinessor taking a family vacation, understanding your coverage options helps you stay prepared for any healthissuesthatmightarise

“Most travelers won’t need medical care during their trip, butifyoudo,youdon’twanttobe caught off guard by the process,” saidDanielleMcCammon,Chief TRICARE Overseas Program

TRICARE Health Plan, at the Defense Health Agency “Taking time to understand your coverage and prepare before leaving willsaveyoustressandconfusion ifyouneedcarewhiletraveling.”

Get all routine care before you travel. TRICARE may not cover routine care after you leave for your trip This preparation can saveyoutime,money,andconvenience while you travel Here’s whatyouneedtoknowtogetcare whenyouneedit.

Getting care in the U.S.

When you travel within the U.S. your TRICARE coverage travels with you. However,knowingtherightstepstotakecan makeallthedifferenceingettingtimelycare andavoidingunexpectedcosts

EmergencycareintheU.S.

If you reasonably believe you have an emergency always call 911 or your international emergency number Or go to the nearestemergencyroom.TRICAREcovers emergency care while you’re away from home

FindingcareintheU.S.

Needtoﬁndamilitaryhospitalorclinic?

Visit Find a Military Hospital or Clinic to locate the nearest facility as described in theTRICAREChoicesintheUnitedStates Handbook (online at https://tricare.mil/ Publications/Handbooks/united_states) Forhealthadvice,calltheMilitaryHealth SystemNurseAdviceLine(MHSNurseAdviceLine.com). Nurses are available 24/7

in the U.S. and U.S. territories This service can help you decide if you need immediate care or if your condition can wait until you return home

Filing claims

Understandingtheclaimsprocessbefore youtravelcanpreventdelaysinreimbursementlater Ifyou’reoverseas youmayneed topayupfrontandfileaclaimlater Keepall receiptsandfileclaimsintheregionwhere you live, not where you got care. You have oneyearfromyourservicedateorhospital discharge to file claims If you have TRICARE Prime or TRICAREPrimeRemote,callyourprimary caremanagerorregionalcontractorwithin 24 hours or the next business day after getting emergency care. This step ensures your care stays coordinated and covered under your plan.

Prescriptions while traveling

Don’tletprescriptionneedscatchyouoff guardduringyourtrip Fillallprescriptions beforeyoutravel.Ifyouﬂy,keepmedications with your carryon bag If you need medicationwhileaway youhaveoptions: Visitanearbymilitarypharmacy(callﬁrst tocheckiftheyhaveyourprescription). Useanetworkpharmacy Gotoanon-networkpharmacy,ifneeded. TRICAREPharmacyHomeDeliverymay workforlongtrips,butdon’tuseitformedicationyouneedrightaway Planningaround yourprescriptionsensuresyoustayhealthy andcomfortable

Getting care overseas

International travel requires additional preparation, but TRICARE still has you covered. The key difference is understand-

ingtheuniquerequirementsand resources available when you’re outsidetheU.S. Knowinghowtoobtainhealth care, based on your TRICARE plan, can provide peace of mind. If you need emergency care, go to the closest emergency facility If you don’t know where one is locatedorareunsurewhattodo youcancalltheTRICAREOverseas contractor, International SOS, 24/7, 365 days a year for assistance

Paying for health care over-

seas: Financial procedures work differently overseas You may be requiredtopayupfrontandfilea claim for reimbursement. To file forreimbursement,youwillneed a completed DD2642, an itemizedbill,andproofofpayment. If you have other health insuranceortravelinsurance,youmust file with them before submitting toTRICARE. You have three years from the date of service to submit an overseasclaim.Keepallreceipts, itemized bills, and medical records

Submitclaimstotheregionyou receivedcare,notwhereyoulive. Include all required documents Proper documentation from the start makes the reimbursement processmuchsmoother.

Follow-upcareoverseas

Yourcaredoesn’tendwhenyourtripdoes If you got care while traveling, keep your records and contact your PCM when you return home. This continuity of care helps ensure any treatment you received overseas integrates properly with your ongoing healthcare.

Your coverage extends everywhere

Planahead,knowyouroptions,andtravel withconﬁdenceknowingTRICAREcovers youwhereveryougo Withtherightpreparation and understanding of your beneﬁts you can focus on enjoying your travels instead of worrying about potential health careneeds

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