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HONOLULU — Three men who were stranded on an uninhabited Pacific island for three days were found April 7 after using palm fronds to spell the word "help" in the sand. A Navy P-8 Madfox 807 aircrew from Misawa Air Base in Japan was conducting a search pattern for the missing mariners when they spotted survivors holding lifejackets and their makeshift sign. This information was relayed back to search and rescue watchstanders in Guam and shared with the family. The survivors were then picked up and transferred
by a local small boat to Pulap. Watchstanders at the Sector Guam Command Center received notification from a Chuuk search and rescue liaison at 11:07 a.m. Tuesday of the overdue skiff en route the island of Weno. Watchstanders issued an urgent marine information broadcast, coordinated the assistance of the Navy P-8 aircrew and vessels in the area of the skiff 's last known location to assist in the search. AMVER vessels Brilliant Jupiter and Ten Yu Maru diverted and conducted a combined 17 hours and searched 178 miles
of track-line. The Navy P-8 aircrew launched at 6 a.m. Thursday to assist in the search and located the men approximately two hours into their search. "Our combined efforts coupled with the willingness of many different resources to come together and help, led to the successful rescue of these three men in a very remote part of the Pacific," said Lt. William White, Sector Guam public affairs officer. AMVER, sponsored by the Coast Guard, is a computer-based voluntary global ship reporting system
used worldwide by search and rescue authorities. With AMVER, rescue coordinators can identify participating ships in the area of distress and divert the vest-sited ship or ships to respond. "The Coast Guard 14th District covers an area of responsibility more than 12.2 million square miles of land and sea, an area almost twice the size of Russia," said Jennifer Conklin, search and rescue mission coordinator at the Coast Guard Command Center Honolulu. "Of-
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Some Gave All ride in King George set May 22 Richard Leggitt The 10th Annual Some Gave All Motorcycle Ride has been scheduled for May 22 with end-of-theride festivities at King George High School. The ride honors the fallen warriors of the Iraq war including Sgt. Nick Mason of King George, a member of the Army National Guard who was killed on Dec. 31, 2004, during Operation Iraqi Freedom. "Taking part in the first Some Gave All ride on May 26, 2007, we had no idea that we would now be preparing for the 10th Annual Frazier/Mason Some Gave All Memorial Motorcycle Ride," said Mason's father, King George Circuit Judge Vic Mason. "We continue to be amazed at the support and the impact that people tell us that this event has on the community," Mason said. "We are fortunate to be able to serve as a gateway in the area’s interminable support for local disabled veterans and their families." "To date we have been able to provide over a quarter of a million dollars in assistance for clothing, uniforms, housing, transportation, education, travel expenses for the McGuire VMAC Wheelchair Team to the Wheelchair Olympics and other support to them and their families," Mason said. See Ride, page 3
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tentimes, we are thousands of miles away from those who need help and because of that our partnerships with the Navy, other search and rescue organizations, partner Pacific nations and AMVER are essential." As part of Pacific Partnership 2015, Coast Guard members conducted outreach in Chuuk and provided boating safety equipment such as lifejackets, radar reflectors and signaling mirrors.
Three men used palm fronds to spell “Help” after they were marooned in an uninhabitated island in the Pacific Ocean. A Navy plane spotted the signal, and the men were rescued.
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Riders participate in last year’s Some Gave All ride.
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At left, riders sport a host of flags last year. At right, a rider gets a little frisky at the ride
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The ride will begin at Spotsylvania High School with check-in and registration and a preride ceremony. In addition to Nick Mason, the ride also honors Marine Sgt. Joshua Frazier of Spotsylvania who was killed in Iraq on February 7, 2007. Proceeds from the event will go to support local wounded warriors and veterans. The caravan of hundreds of motorcycles will hit the road on May 22nd at 11 a.m. with a law enforcement escort and will arrive at King George High School around Noon. There will be official ceremonies beginning at 1 p.m. But food, music and other activities in connection with the event will be held on the high school grounds from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. "The community’s enduring thanks to those who gave their lives and everlasting gratitude to all that have served in the past and those currently serving our country serves as a testament to the ideals that this country was founded on and that the area community embraces," Mason said. "On behalf of the Frazier/Mason Some Gave All Memorial Foundation and our families we wish to thank all of ride participants, attendees,elected officials, volunteers, sponsors, supporters and military personnel that have been a part of our lives over the past 10 years. We hope to see you again on May 22." Nick Mason was an honor graduate of King George High School, a member of the King George Volunteer Fire Department and was enrolled at Virginia Tech when he was killed while serving in the Virginia Army National Guard. His family also holds an annual golf tournament King George in his honor each year to raise funds to help pay for scholarships for King George high school students.
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MSPB Chairman: engage for success in federal work John Joyce NSWC Dahlgren Division Corporate Communications DAHLGREN, Va. - How did you get here? Is it hard work, opportunity, or just plain luck? It's a question that people often ask Susan Tsui Grundmann, U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board Chairman. The new wave band Talking Heads asked a similar question "Well, how did I get here?" - in their 1981 hit song "Once In A Lifetime", named as one of the 100 most important American musical works of the 20th century by National Public Radio. "Engagement" is the answer and it's in the report, Grundmann said. The presidential appointee speaking to an audience gathered at the Naval Support Facility Dahlgren theater to celebrate National Women's History Month last month - was referring to a November 2012 report that her agency prepared for the President and the Congress of the United States. According to the report, "engagement" enables all employees to achieve greater opportunities and success in federal government. "What we find is that engagement at work is key, and we define engagement as the heightened connectivity to work that is beyond pay and benefit," said Grundmann. "It is filled with intangibles like communication, opportunity to succeed, and in our report we found that there are six characteristics of engagement." The report - entitled, "Federal Employee Engagement: The Motivating Potential of Job Characteristics and Rewards" - cited six elements of employee engagement. "Take a look at these characteristics - reflect on how they work in your work environment," said Grundmann. Pride in one's work and work environment. "Do you find your work meaningful? Would you recommend your agency or work unit as a good place to work?" Satisfaction with leadership. "Do the organization's leaders-from first-level supervisors to career executives to agency heads-provide clear vision and sound direction? Are they good stewards of the public interest and public employees? Opportunities to perform well at work. "Do employees know what is expected of them, and have the resources and support they need to succeed?" Satisfaction with the recognition received. "Does your agency or work unit award excellence? Is that reward based on performance, or is it based on favoritism which is a violation of
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DAHLGREN, Va. - U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) Chairman Susan Tsui Grundmann - keynote speaker for the National Women's History Month Observance held at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren in March - talks about the power of engagement and its importance to achieving greater opportunities and success in federal government. Grundmann also discussed an MSPB report related to the 2016 theme for National Women's History Month: "Working to Form a More Perfect Union: Honoring Women in Public Service and Government." The report cited changes within the federal government, reflecting diminishing differences between women and men in important characteristics such as education and experience. It recommended actions that agencies and managers can take to further progress in the representation and advancement of women and increase fairness for all employees. a merit principle." Prospect for future personal and professional growth. "Does your agency give employees an opportunity to maintain and improve your skills?" A positive work environment with some focus on teamwork. "Are employees treated with respect, do your opinions count?" Is the workplace collaborative or competitive? "This report notes that success at work depends on many factors, and it's not just hard work," said Grundmann. "The key we believe is being engaged at work. And that means
being present in mind, in body, in spirit, which is ever more challenging when bonuses are capped and when there is more work being conducted by fewer and fewer people. We found, however, that where there is engagement - that heightened connection - the agency performs better, you feel better, and you enjoy work. Engagement at its core is that sense of contribution to your work and your work environment." Motivating employees to perform at a high level and encouraging their engagement are essential to an efficient and effective federal
government. "Having skilled, engaged employees is more important than ever, especially in light of austere fiscal conditions, budget constraints, impending retirements, and public debate over the value of Federal employees and their work," the report states in its executive summary. "Previous Merit Systems Protection Board research has shown the importance of employee engagement for several desirable organizational outcomes, and has discussed the importance of supervisory performance management practices for
employee engagement." Building on that research, the report focused on helping federal agencies, federal managers and supervisors, and other stakeholders better understand how job characteristics and rewards can support employee motivation and encourage engagement and performance. "What we tell supervisors is that their job is not just to supervise subordinates, but to empower the employees to do their job with dignity and with respect," said Grundmann. See Merit, page 5
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Lambert’s storied career honored last month PORTSMOUTH, Va. (NNS) -There are names associated with early American history - names such as George Washington, John Paul Jones, Ulysses S. Grant and David Farragut. These are the names of men who helped shape the United States through their military leadership and social contributions. There are names less recognizable - names like Deborah Samson Gannett and Sarah Rosetta Wakeman. These are the names of women who fought alongside men like Washington and Grant, but they hid their true identities and passed themselves off as men. They did this because of a desire to serve their country despite the societal restrictions imposed on them due to their gender. Though these women may not have been given the recognition they deserved in their time, the nationally-observed Women's History Month, celebrated in March, provided an opportunity to highlight the contributions and accomplishments of women like Gannett and
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"Trust, engagement, and the pride in their own work does not come from micromanagement - it comes from the contributions, decisions, ideas, the sweat, and seeing how your contributions contribute to a larger reality. We are all part of a much bigger picture." The keynote speaker also discussed a report directly related to the 2016 theme for National Women's History Month: "Working to Form a More Perfect Union: Honoring Women in Public Service and Government." This year's theme recognizes countless women who are often unrecognized and overlooked but have "shaped America's history and its future" through their skills, tenacity and leadership. "We found some ambitions and achievements have been achieved for women in federal government," said Grundmann, regarding her agency's 2011 report to the President and the Congress of the United States, called, "Women in the Federal Government: Ambitions and Achievements". The report cited changes within the federal government, reflecting diminishing differences between women and men in important characteristics such as education and experience.
“I was going to hold my head up. I was going to work hard. I was going to study, and I was going to get ahead. The best revenge is success.” Retired Command Master Chief Beth Lambert
"That trend, combined with a continued interest in career advancement among women in the federal government, bodes well for future gains in the representation of women at the highest levels of pay and responsibility, including the Senior Executive Service," according the report. "Much credit is also due to agency efforts to recruit and advance women, to reduce the incidence of prohibited discrimination, to provide greater flexibility in work arrangements, and to focus on contributions and skills-rather than on indirect and unreliable indicators of performance and dedication such as time spent in the office or irrelevant factors such as marital status and family responsibilitieswhen evaluating and promoting employees." The report's executive summary continued. "Still, progress toward full equality is not yet complete. Women remain less likely than men to be employed in high-paying occupations and supervisory positions. That reflects, in part, continuing occupational differences between women and men in the federal workforce and the broader civilian labor force. Women have made great strides in entering occupations such as physician and attorney, but remain relatively scarce in fields such as law enforcement, information technology, and engineeringfields important to the current and future Federal workforce. Also, even within a given occupation, women
Wakeman, and all the women who followed in their footsteps. Naval Medical Center Portsmouth celebrated Women's History Month, March 29, highlighting this year's theme, "Working to Form a More Perfect Union: Honoring Those in Public Service and Government" with a ceremony in the medical center's chapel. In recognition of the theme, NMCP invited retired Command Master Chief (AW/SW) Beth L. Lambert, who served 30 years, and local talk show host and producer Barbara Hamm Lee, to speak at the event. Both women shared their personal experiences throughout their careers and discussed the lessons they learned along the way. For Lambert, a significant lesson happened during her time as a junior enlisted Sailor. After becoming the first female to be designated as an Aviation Structural Mechanic (Structures), she faced resistance and maltreatment from some of the male Sailors. Despite this, Lambert was deter-
mined to not let their prejudiced behavior hold her back. "I was going to hold my head up. I was going to work hard. I was going to study, and I was going to get ahead," said Lambert. "The best revenge is success." Lambert was successful. She went on to become the first female United States Navy Shore Sailor of the Year in 1988. She graduated from the Senior Enlisted Academy as the Academic Excellence Award winner in 1997, and she became the first woman selected to serve as command master chief on an aircraft carrier. Lambert also said that while the United States was much better than other parts of the world in terms of equality, there was still room for improvement, a sentiment echoed by Lee. "Until we learn to talk to one another and get to know one another as people, then we continue to carry on these stereotypes and negative thoughts," said Lee, referring to her own experiences facing discrimina-
tion both as a woman and an African American. Lee's work in public service has garnered several awards including the Humanitarian Award from the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award from the Urban League of Hampton Roads. Women like Lambert and Lee, along with Madeleine Albright, the first female Secretary of State; Adm. Michelle Howard, the first female to reach the rank of 4-star admiral in the Navy; and Capt. Kristen Greist and 1st Lt. Shaye Haver, the first two women to graduate from Army Ranger School, show how far the United States has come since the days of George Washington and Ulysses S. Grant. These are the names of women who continue to break down barriers and make history as leaders, regardless of the challenges they faced as individuals, to create a more perfect union with selfless contributions to public and government service.
often have lower salaries than men, and those salary differences cannot be fully explained by differences in measurable factors such as experience and education." Actions that agencies and managers can take to further progress in the representation and advancement of women and increase fairness for all employees include: Provide continuing feedback and development to employees, so that employees understand and can develop the competencies and behaviors that are important to job success and career advancement. Improve the recruitment, selection, and development of supervisors. Enhanced supervisory effectiveness will create a cadre of supervisors who are better able to focus on results, support work/ life balance, and ensure fairness in work assignment and other aspects of human resources management. Make informed and appropriate use of both internal and external sources of talent. When used appropriately, internal hiring can provide a "bridge" from technical, clerical, or blue-collar occupations to professional and administrative occupations, to the benefit of both agencies and employees. However, agencies should also recognize that internal and external talent pools can differ in ways that have significant implications for assessment, development, and advancement. Recognize, and avoid reliance on, stereotypes and assumptions in dayto-day human resources manage-
ment. Agencies should consciously focus on ability and results, rather than surface characteristics and impressions, when assigning work, allocating developmental opportunities, and evaluating employee performance and potential. Remain vigilant against sex-based discrimination, including sexual harassment, and ensure that avenues for reporting and addressing such discrimination are accessible and trusted. Maximize flexibility in work arrangements and job requirements. Flexible work arrangements can help agencies attract diverse pools of qualified applicants, retain employees, and sustain engagement without compromising teamwork and productivity. Conversely, unnecessary inflexibility in matters
such as geographic mobility, work hours, and travel may result in the loss of highly capable applicants and employees who have life/family responsibilities and can find competing employers that are more accommodating. For more information, the two U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board reports can be accessed on the web via the following links: Federal Employee Engagement: The Motivating Potential of Job Characteristics and Rewards: http:// www.mspb.gov/netsearch/viewdocs.aspx?docnumber=780015&ve rsion=782964. Women in the Federal Government: Ambitions and Achievements: http://www.mspb. gov/netsearch/viewdocs.aspx?doc number=606214&version=60805 6&application=ACROBAT.
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Navy hopes to attract youngsters with gaming WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Baby Boomers are retiring fast, really fast. The Department of the Navy has recognized this and is trying to attract and retain younger generations such as Generation Y's and Millennials. The plan the DON has come up with to attract Gen Ys and Millennials is Massive Multiplayer Online Wargame Leveraging the Internet. "MMOWGLI was born out of the science advisor program run by Office of Naval Research," said Garth Jensen, MMOWGLI program director. "Science advisors bridge the gap between science and technology and the operational side. One particularly glaring gap was that there was no scalable way for innovators and operators, and everyone in between, to co-create new ideas and solutions in the same space. A talk at ONR given by the Institute for the Future on the coming era of Crowdsourcing and Citizen Science provided the inspiration that
became MMOWGLI." Game players post ideas and then respond with other ideas that build, counter, redirect or call for further expertise. Each idea posted is labeled a "card" and points are earned based on their influence and perceived value. MMWOGLI was created to show and provide senior leadership about a problem the DON could or will have, according to Mark A. Romano, deputy counsel for the commandant. The DON MMOWGLI competition commences online April 11 and will run through April 22. In order to participate, you just need to be over the age of 18. After the competition is over, the authors of the top action plans will receive an opportunity to brief their plan through a video teleconference to the Chief Strategy & Innovation, Department of the Navy and other senior executives.
Mabus travels to Gabon for talks on piracy, maritime security, crime LIBREVILLE, Gabon (NNS) -- Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus met with Gabon President Ali Bongo Ondimba during an official visit to the nation's capital April 5. During the meeting, Mabus and Bongo Ondimba discussed maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea and other areas of mutual concern such as piracy, transnational crime and regional security. "Border and maritime security and the fight against illicit trafficking affect both our nations," said Mabus. "We look forward to continuing our partnership with Gabon in addressing these security issues." The two leaders also discussed progress on Gabon's Maritime Strategic Framework, which was generated as the result of a maritime assessment and strategy developed by the U.S. Navy for Gabon following a mutual agreement between Mabus and Bongo Ondimba in August 2013. The assessment provided recommendations for the achievement of maritime security for the people and interests of Gabon. Mabus presented the Department of the Navy's "Gabon Maritime Assessment and Strategy" to Bongo Ondimba during a visit to the Pentagon by the Gabonese president in 2014. During his time in Gabon, Mabus also met with other Gabonese government and military officials to discuss, among other issues, the Central African nation's partnership with the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. "Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea is important to both our nations," said Mabus. "The Department of the Navy values the partnership we have with Gabon and their participation in exercises like Obangame Express and Central Accord. The interoperability developed through exercises such as these enhances our ability to work to together to maintain security and stability in this region." Mabus' visit, part of a multinational tour meant to reinforce existing relationships and highlight the importance of maritime domain awareness with African countries, represents a continuation of the Department of the Navy's focus on building partnerships designed to help distribute the burden of securing the global maritime domain based on alliances, shared values and mutual trust.
Navy makes cybersecurity a priority SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- One only needs to look through current headlines to understand the security threats of cyberspace. From information and identity theft, to cyber-espionage, to the hazards of "insiders", either malicious or unintentional, Navy networks afloat and ashore are at risk. Cyberspace is particularly difficult to secure due to a variety of factors including the ability of malicious actors to operate from anywhere in the world, the linkages between cyberspace and physical systems, and the difficulty of reducing vulnerability and consequences in complex cyber networks. The Navy is focused on preventing access, protecting vital information and securing freedom of movement within cyberspace for warfighters. Naval Information Forces, the Navy's Information Warfare (IW) type command, is aiding in this effort. "NAVIFOR's mission is unique among the TYCOMs," said NAVIFOR's Commander Rear Adm. Matthew J. Kohler. "While we have traditional assignments, train and equip readiness responsibilities for afloat units, NAVIFOR is also responsible for the readiness of IW commands ashore as well as readiness of more than 64 operational shore commands with operational control to these units." An all-hands approach is necessary to safeguard the Navy's networks; several organizations and agencies work together in a concerted approach concerning cyber defense. As part of NAVIFOR's MT&E responsibility, training and assist visit (TAV) teams are dispersed throughout the world to review the cyber defenses being utilized by commands to protect their networks. The TAV visits are part of a three-stage process in support of the Navy's Cyber Security Inspection and Certification Program (CSICP). CSICP is the Navy's process of formally inspecting afloat and ashore information assurance posture based on Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, DISA and National Institute of Standards and Technology standards. This program ensures the health and security of Navy networks and connected combat systems. NAVIFOR administers the second-stage of this review, training commands on how to ensure com-
“While we have traditional assignments, train and equip readiness responsibilities for afloat units, NAVIFOR is also responsible for the readiness of IW commands ashore ...” NAVIFOR’s Commander Rear Adm. Matthew J. Kohler.
pliance with cybersecurity standards, enhancing cybersecurity culture and providing an assessment on where the command currently stands before their final review under CSICP. Current headlines highlight the security threats of cyberspace. From information and identity theft, to cyber-espionage, to the hazards of "insiders", either malicious or unintentional, Navy networks afloat and ashore are at risk. It's important to remember that cyber threats reach beyond traditional information technology networks to systems that affect nearly every aspect of the Navy's mission. A successful cyber-intrusion anywhere in the Navy increases the risk that adversaries can move to other targets. Therefore, a mistake by one individual puts everyone and the mission at risk. Adhering to cybersecurity policies, directives, and best practices requires an all-hands approach to protect the Navy and the mission.
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Navy engineer wins 2016 technology award As a high school student, Deztany Jackson attended her first Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) Science, Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) Conference with her father. "I was able to watch and read about the various engineers and scientists who received awards at the BEYA conference," said Jackson, an engineer with the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Weapons Control and Integration Department. "My dad, who represented the U.S Army Corps of Engineers, was excited for us to meet some of the engineers and scientists who were in attendance as well as the award winners. Fifteen years later, I was fortunate enough to receive an award." U.S. Black Engineer and Information Technology magazine honored Jackson as a 2016 Modern-Day Technology Leader during BEYA's 30th annual STEM Global Competitiveness Conference Awards Gala held in Philadelphia, Feb. 18-20. The BEYA Modern-Day Technology Leaders Award recognizes an individual's commitment to shaping the future of engineering, science and technology. "I am grateful to experience this honor from both sides of the podium," said Jackson, after the event. "My career with the Naval Sea Systems Command has taught me to continuously appreciate and learn from people and experiences in the environments that surround me, while also recognizing my responsibility for greatness in the areas under my sphere of control." Jackson is currently on detail at the NSWCDD Weapons Systems Engineering Branch where she is applying systems engineering modeling and architecture for strike weapons control systems. In her previous role as lead systems engineer for an amphibious assault program, she was responsible for requirements configuration as well as the management and development of a strategy for the verification and validation of the system design. The three-day BEYA conference, sponsored by Career Communications Group, recognizes the significant accomplishments of African-Americans in government and industry, who have achieved exceptional career gains in the fields of STEM. The event attracts thousands of STEM professionals and also serves as a learning tool for students interested in pursuing professional interests in engineering. Jackson earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Old Dominion University (ODU) in 2010. Upon graduation, she joined NSWCDD as part of the Naval Acquisition Intern Program. She received a Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering from ODU in 2015.
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Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) systems engineer Deztany Jackson and NSWCDD scientist Timothy Leancu, a former Marine captain, use the fielded Common Laser Range Finder (CLRF) and the Defense Advanced GPS Receiver to take targeting measurements. The CLRF is a lightweight, eye-safe laser rangefinder capable of being carried and employed by a single Marine. It’s primary functions are to assist the operator in target acquisition by measuring distance, direction, azimuth and vertical angle from the operator to an object. The CLRF interfaces with the Defense Advanced GPS Receiver, which is a handheld GPS receiver providing an operator with real-time position measurements. Jackson was honored as a 2016 Black Engineer of the Year (BEYA) Modern-Day Technology Leader during BEYA’s 30th annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Global Competitiveness Conference Awards Gala held in Philadelphia, Feb. 18-20.
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NSWCDD commander honors ROTC cadets for groundbreaking help
Right, U.S. Navy photo by Kathy Heil; Above, photo by Stacia Courtney
King George High School Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) cadets Madeline Hassler and Kaleb Sabo receive letters of appreciation and John Dahlgren 200th Birthday coins from Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Commanding Officer Capt. Brian Durant at the King George County School Board Meeting, April 11. Durant recognized the cadets for their efforts in supporting the NSWCDD Missile Support Facility’s groundbreaking ceremony last month. Hassler, Sabo and their fellow NJROTC cadets (not pictured) - Ashley Mobley, Garrett Robey, Micala Peterson, Chukwuezugo Aguolu, Zack Cantrell, Ashley Cooper and Lauren Devlin - in addition to King George High School NJROTC Commander Fred Duckworth supported the event by greeting visitors, parking, handing out programs, and assistance with refreshments.dent missile-armed Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines - is scheduled to begin construction in 2021.
Pelvic distortion can cause pain all over your body Dr. Shawn Pallotti, DC I know you’re saying to yourself, “pelvic what?” Pelvic Distortion is in other words a crooked pelvis. Pelvic Distortion is the most common reason people see me with low back pain; and believe me I have been there. It’s 5:00 pm you’ve been working all day and now your back is bothering you or you are 3 hours into your weekend get away and you twist in your car’s seat trying to loosen up and get relief. I used to blame my car’s seat or that “my back was out” and I can tell you, you are not alone. Often patients will try to ignore their problem or blame whatever activity was happing when the crisis kicked in. The bad news is, that when left untreated, pelvic distortion can greatly increase pressure on the ankles, knees, hips, low back, discs, and much more. The good news is that this condition is very treatable and preventable. After x-raying over 5000 patients I have found that 75% of people have an average leg length difference of 5 millimeters. If you have a family history of disc problems, arthritis, or knee problems, this could be of huge implications for you and your family. Why? When there is balance there is less pressure on key structures like the feet, ankles knees, hips, low back, and neck. Pelvic distortion can come from leg length inequality, muscle imbalances, or just sitting on your wallet. (Patients are amazed to see their low back pain go away when they simply take out their wallet.)
Symptoms of pelvic distortion include SI joint pain, hip tenderness, sciatica, low back pain, knee pain, plantar fasciitis, heal pain, uneven shoe wear, and pain on the entire side of the body. If you look in the figure above there will be some signs of pelvic distortion. The hip will be high on one side and often will be tender about 5 inches above this area there will often be a boney prominence around L1 in the kidney area. It will often feel good to try to stretch out the buttock on this side because it will feel tight. The buttock will appear thinner and bulge out on the high side. The low side will look flatter and wider (this is very easy to see if you look at the pockets on your jeans one will be 30-40% wider) it also may produce sciatica and medial knee pain. The pain comes from the short leg on this side which causes the ankle to turn in and the outer rear edge of your shoe on this side will be worn down. Pelvic Distortion can literally be a pain in the butt. Even more serious are the long term effects of having a crooked foundation. I first suspected it in my son just two years ago when I saw how imbalanced he was on his Wii Fit. A five millimeters lift, adjustments and core stabilization has helped his knees, feet and low back. If this was not discovered and treated he would have had more serious effects in high school and college. Pelvic distortion is an epidemic among youth athletes; setting them up for injuries, arthritis and disc problems in the future.
If you have the following warning signs this is not normal!! feet pain, ankle pain, knee pain, hip pain, low back pain, mid back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, weight imbalance over 5 lbs from side to side, unequal shoe wear, pain with standing, pain with driving, pain vacuuming. Tailor telling you to hem one side of your pant leg and not the other.
You or your infants butt crack veers to one side and not down the middle. Rehab, pelvic and lumbar adjustments, ice, muscle stimulation, heel lifts, and orthotics can help make a permanent change restoring balance and long term stability. Dr. Shawn Pallotti, DC is pleased to share his years of experience and research. However, the information contained in this article and his
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