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NAVY’S NEW LOOK NEXCOM announces the conclusion of the Navy Working Uniform (NWU) Type III uniform rollout.

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Ships and aircraft from the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group participate in a simulated strait transit during a group sail training exercise.

Group sail is the first step in the Theodore Roosevelt’s integrated training phase and aims to enhance mission readiness and warfighting capabilities between the ships, air wing and the staffs of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group through simulated and real-world scenarios.

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A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE

By Lt. Rob Reinheimer

Augusta Bay and Cape St. George. Seven of the eight commanding officers eventually rose to flag rank and included naval greats such as Vice Adm. Bernard Austin and Rear Adm. Herald Stout. In the Battle of Cape St. George, Cmdr. Burke’s training and tactics resulted in DESRON 23 ships sinking three Japanese destroyers without suffering a single hit from the enemy.

Today, the guided-missile destroyers USS Sampson (DDG 102), USS Halsey (DDG 97), USS Preble (DDG 88) and USS Higgins (DDG 76), along with the DESRON 23, are deployed as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group.

All four ships are currently conducting missions across the 2.5 million square miles of water area that make up the U.S. 5th Fleet, including the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aden, Red Sea and Arabian Sea. Destroyers

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MC2 Paul MC P l L. L Archer A h Ships and aircraft from the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group participate in a simulated strait transit during a group sail training exercise. Group sail is the first step in the Theodore Roosevelt’s integrated training phase and aims to enhance mission readiness and warfighting capabilities between the ships, air wing and the staffs of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group through simulated and real-world scenarios.

Trump signs order to improve mental health resources for transitioning veterans From Department of Defense WASHINGTON

Transitioning service members and veterans can now receive up to a year of mental health care from the Veterans Affairs (VA) Department after discharge from the service, according to an executive order President Donald J. Trump signed Jan. 10.

The order, “Supporting Our Veterans During Their Transition From Uniformed Service to Civilian Life,” directs the Defense, Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security departments to develop a joint action plan to ensure the 60 percent of new veterans who now do not qualify for enrollment in health care — primarily because of a lack of verified service connection related to the medical issue at

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hand — will receive treatment and access to services for mental health care for one year following their separation from service.

“We look forward to continuing our partnership with the VA to ensure veterans who have served our country continue to receive the important mental health care and services they need and deserve,” Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said.

“We want them to get the highest care and the care that they so richly deserve and I’ve been working very hard on that with [VA Secretary David J. Shulkin] and with everybody. It’s something that is a top priority,” the president said. “We will not rest » See TRUMP | A7

WHAT COLD REALLY LOOKS LIKE The Hampton Roads Naval Museum recently acquired photographs taken by a young gunner’s mate floating on the York River that show just how cold it got one century ago.

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Across the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, four destroyers from Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 23 have the watch. While four destroyers deployed from one DESRON at the same time is not unusual, this group is special because these ships are from the Navy’s most storied DESRON, the “Little Beavers” of DESRON 23.

“Under the command of Commodore Arleigh Burke, DESRON 23 was the only destroyer squadron of World War II to be awarded a group Presidential Unit Citation,” said Commodore of DESRON 23 Capt. Bill Daly.

“Today we tend to refer to the DESRON staff as the Little Beavers, but it’s the ships and their Commanding Officers that are the true lineage of the original Little Beavers.”

The Little Beavers of World War II executed decisive victories at the battles of Empress

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Can’t decide whether or not to re-enlist? You may not have a choice.

From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs WASHINGTON

The Navy announced a policy and process change, directing commands to immediately take action to align Sailors’ End of Active Obligated Service (EAOS) with their duty station tour length in NAVADMIN 307/17, Dec. 22.

Effective immediately, the new policy changes and processes are: commanding officer’s (CO) extension authority, obligated service (OBLISERV) policy, career waypoints (C-WAY) policy, and enlistment extension policy.

“Alignment open season” is the time period from the release of NAVADMIN

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307/17 until May 31, 2018. With commanding officer’s approval, this open season allows Sailors to bypass C-WAY in order to extend their enlistment contract to match their prescribed tour. During this time, Sailors requiring a high year tenure (HYT) waiver to comply with this policy are approved to extend to meet the full prescribed tour length without the need of a HYT waiver request.

Also, effective immediately, permanent change of station (PCS) orders will now require obligated service (OBLISERV) to complete their full prescribed tour. Sailors will now meet the OBLISERV requirements through enlistment extension, reenlistment, or, in some cases, by filing an administrative » See RE-ENLIST | A7

DRUG BUST The Anzac-class frigate of the Royal Australian Navy HMAS Warramunga (FFH 152), stopped drug smugglers operating in international waters in the Arabian Sea, Jan. 2.

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MC3 Dartez C. Williams Legalman 1st Class Shardae Longshore, right, from Augusta, Ga., and Legalman 2nd Class Whitney Snider, from Davenport, Iowa, review documents in the legal office aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower.

USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER SAILOR SELECTED AS FINALIST FOR LEGALMAN OF THE YEAR

By MC2 Class Cyrus Roson USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Public Affairs PORTSMOUTH

A preliminary board was convened last November 2017 to select the top three finalists for the Navy Judge Advocate General (JAG) Legalman of the year 2017. Legalman First Class Petty Officer Chardae M. Longshore, assigned to the Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) received the news from command leadership Dec. 4, 2017 for being selected as one of the top three finalists.

Longshore was born in Kansas City, Missouri and raised in Augusta, Georgia. She joined the Navy in Augusta Dec. 2007 as an aviation maintenance administrationman and later converted to Navy cryptologic technician (technical) and now proudly serves as a legalman.

“I am completely honored for being considered as a finalist for Legalman of the Year,” Longshore said. She will be going to Washington, D.C. Jan. 29 through Feb. 3 for the final selection process against the other two finalists. She credits her achievement to her chain of command, mentors and peers in the community.

To be selected as legalman of the year is the highest recognition that a legalman can achieve in their community. Longshore’s position as one of the finalists is a proof of all her hardwork and contributions not only to the Navy, but also to the community. “I try to make sure that I bring everyone alongside so that we could all be up there together,” Longshore added.

“I was excited and I’m happy for her, it’s a good reflection of her accomplishment,” Legalman Second Class Petty Officer Nikki Millican said. “I’m glad we can put someone out

there representing our command on top of our community in a positive way.”

“Longshore is my leading petty officer and she is absolutely fantastic; she really helps keeps the office together.

She does everything from managing the administrative separations to organizing our captain’s masts, and really touches every part of legal practice we have going on here,” Legal Department Division Officer Lt. Katharine Shumway said.

“In addition, she is an assistant command fitness leader, President of the First Class Petty Officer Association and she’s constantly volunteering with different organizations. I honestly don’t know how she does it half of the time. She really does do so much as involved in so many different parts of life on the ship.

“I am incredibly proud of her,” Shumway said. “I think it’s awesome that kind of JAG -wide, they recognize her as such a great worker. She is one of the best first classes I’ve worked with in my entire career so it’s very well deserved and I’m glad she’s getting recognition.”

Legalmen work under the direction of judge advocates, doing administrative and clerical tasks. They investigate claims, prepare subpoenas, schedule proceedings and notify people involved. They are also involved in helping Navy personnel with legal problems, and performing other related duties such as court reporter for courts-martial, courts of inquiry and investigations.

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower is undergoing a Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) at Norfolk Naval Shipyard during the maintenance phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan.

For more news from USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), visit www.navy.mil/local/cvn69/.

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HUNGER U.S. Naval officer leads drug BLOGS, seizure while aboard Dutch warship TOO.

By MC2 Michael Hendricks U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command Public Affairs CARIBBEAN SEA

Aboard the Dutch naval warship HNLMS Zeeland (P841) a Personnel Exchange Program (PEP) officer U.S. Navy Lt. Ben Hondrum led two boarding teams during a drug interdiction Oct. 29.

The Zeeland had just begun their return transit to homeport in the Netherlands after five months when they received intelligence of a high speed “go fast” vessel departing Venezuela heading north.

The Zeeland altered course to intercept the vessel. While en route to the intercept point, Hondrum briefed the two boarding teams before loading the Fast Raiding Intercept Special Forces Craft (FRISC).

“I was excited for the opportunity to do what we had trained for in a real-world situation,” added Hondrum. “I was the boarding officer and am responsible for the safe naviga-

tion and execution of my teams in these situations, while en route to the intercept point; my teams and I went over the scenario and explored some ‘what-if’ situations in order to really prepare ourselves.”

After warning shots were not heeded, all three outboard motors of the “go fast vessel” were disabled, allowing the boarding teams to close in on its location and board the vessel. The boarding teams apprehended three suspects, found 15 packages of cocaine onboard and with the assistance of the helicopter, recovered 12 more that were jettisoned. A total of 1,300 kilograms of cocaine were seized with an estimated street value of $30 million USD. The Zeeland sank the smuggler’s vessel since it was a hazard to navigation. The smugglers and the cocaine were turned over to the Dutch coast guard authorities in Willemstad, Curacao, Oct. 30.

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NEWS FROM NAS OCEANA A REFLECTION OF SERVICE to be a very small vessel in the middle of the sea. Of course, it was not small at all. I never had reservations because I am the type to take on any challenge placed in front of me,” said VIRGINIA BEACH Halbsgut.

As the Navy continues to evolve and progress and time adHalbsgut said though she was new to the Navy she never vances into a new year, it can be beneficial to look back at felt overwhelmed by her assignment, or that it was too difspecific landmarks and achievements within the Navy that ficult. continue to affect and benefit service members.

Michelle Suzanne Halbsgut and her career in the Navy is one such example of progress. Halbsgut, enlisting in the Navy and graduating from boot camp in 1980 was assigned to USS Lexington (CV 16) for her first command, becoming one of the first females to serve aboard an aircraft carrier.

Her story, like many before and after her, reflects both hardships and personal victories that embody Naval service and how it has evolved through the years.

“At the time I enlisted I was attending college and working full time. Financially, it was becoming difficult, as was the schedule,” said Halbsgut. “Someone mentioned that the military would provide financial security and opportunity to continue with my schooling; plus travel, which I love to do.”

Many women have served in the United States Navy, beginning with the establishment of the United States Navy Nurse Corps in 1908, inducting its first female Sailors into the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1917, the creation of Women Appointed for Voluntary Emergency Service (WAVES) in the second world war and the advent of women serving aboard ships in 1978, opening the Surface Warfare community to all.

Michelle Suzanne Halbsgut Today, there are over 50,000 women serving on active duty in an array of traditional and non-traditional ratings or careers.

“When I was given orders to the ship, at first I thought it was an error. I wondered if I was reading my orders prop“Although small in stature, I was given an opportunity erly,” said Halbsgut. “Although taken by surprise initially, the to prove myself bigger, stronger and just as capable as the adventurous side of me shrugged my shoulders and said, ‘ok, men on board, in a place where generally only men live and here we go.’” work,” said Halbsgut. “I enjoyed performing the same exact Halbsgut said she looked at the opportunity with excite- tasks as the men and keeping up. I spoke freely, and said what ment and enthusiasm.

I felt and believed, and gained respect.”

“I attended two weeks of firefighter school prior to being The idea that certain jobs are better suited for men and men flown via a Chinook helicopter and landing on what appeared alone is redefined in the Navy. Stereotypes are overridden by

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When I was given orders to the ship, at first I thought it was an error. I wondered if I was reading my orders properly,” said Halbsgut.

“Although taken by surprise initially, the adventurous side of me shrugged my shoulders and said, ‘ok, here we go.’”

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determination, by proven capabilities, and by a shared appreciation for work that’s driven by hands-on skills and adrenaline. In the Navy, women who seek to pursue what some may consider male-dominated roles are not only welcome, they’re wanted — in dozens of dynamic fields.

Looking back on her time in the Navy, Halbsgut admits she wishes she had made the choice to serve longer than, but she carries her experiences with her and carries her achievements with pride.

“It was a privilege to have served in the United States Navy and I am honored to have been one of the first females in Naval history to be stationed aboard a US Navy aircraft carrier,” said Halbsgut Halbsgut she believes in the importance of a diverse Navy and one that takes pride in its female members.

“Female skills vary just as much as men, they can lead by demonstrating strength, endurance, and patience when and where needed,” said Halbsgut. “Other countries are able to witness this diversity and the microcosm of the American ‘melting pot’. Diversity in the Navy shows the citizens of America that they are being protected by and represented in the Navy because of its service members of all races, male and female.”

The Navy continually strives to be a place where individuals can attain leadership positions, further their educations and truly achieve something beyond themselves by serving their country — locally and globally. This focus on diversity is both a commitment now and a promise for the future.

To get a better feel for the diverse people and communities that make up the Navy, seek out and interact with Navy servicemembers and veterans who have achieved their dreams in the Navy, Michelle Halbsgut and her story is one of many.

“My advice for new Sailors and more specifically female Sailors is to stand strong. Don’t let the anyone take advantage of you physically, mentally or emotionally,” said Halbsgut.

“If you carry yourself with strength and confidence, it shows to others that you belong there along with everyone else serving our country.”

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NEXCOM CEO announces early rollout of type III uniform to all Navy regions

By Courtney Williams NEXCOM Public Affairs Officer VIRGINIA BEACH

Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) chief executive Officer Retired Rear Adm. Robert J. Bianchi, announced the conclusion of the Navy Working Uniform (NWU) Type III uniform rollout.

This final rollout began Monday, Jan. 8, ahead of schedule in Navy Region Northwest, Mid-Atlantic, Japan, Korea and Naval District Washington. This concludes the rollout of the Type III uniform in all NEX stores throughout all Navy Regions.

“At NEXCOM we are proud to support our deserving Sailors and families,” said Bianchi. “A key part of our mission is to provide the Navy’s newest uniforms to our Sailors, and so we’re excited to roll out the Type III uniform earlier than originally planned.”

Tom Jacobsen, NEXCOM Tidewater District vice president explained that, “NEX associates in the region are eager to assist Sailors who have any questions on the manner of wear of the Type III uniforms.” Jacobsen said, “Our NEX uniform associates are subject matter experts and have all the necessary guidance to help any Sailor with concerns regarding sizing or fit. We will continue to support our Sailors to ensure they look sharp in the new Type III uniform.”

Mallory, a Navy Lt., purchased her new Type III uniform at NEX Norfolk Monday morning. She said, “NEX Norfolk was fully stocked and the NEX uniform associates were incredibly helpful and pulled a variety of sizes to ensure a correct fit.”

“Throughout the region we are prepared, fully stocked and ready with the Type III uniform,” said Jean Bergquist, NEXCOM Northwest District vice president. “We have the greatest job and that’s to serve our Sailors, so we continue to stock our shelves and assist our customers with any and all

Scott A. Thornbloom Recruits march down the street at Recruit Training Command (RTC) while wearing the Navy Working Uniform (NWU) Type III uniforms. The new camouflage uniforms started being issued to incoming recruits at RTC in October. Approximately 30,000–40,000 recruits graduate RTC annually.

uniform matters.”

In accordance with NAVADMIN214/17, individual commanding officers will determine certain items for wear at their commands, such as the color/type of boot and ballcap.

On Oct. 1, 2017, Recruit Training Command Great Lakes began issuing the Type III uniform with black boots to all new recruits and by Oct. 1, 2019, the Type III uniform will be a mandatory seabag item for all Navy Sailors.

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As the NEX rolls out the Type III within each region, the legacy NWU Type I “blue camouflage” uniforms will be removed from the NEX shelves to make room for the Type III NWUs. However, Sailors will still be able to purchase Type I components by calling the NEX Uniform Support Call Center at 877-810-9030 in the continental United States and 001877-432-1736 overseas.

For more news from Navy Exchange Service Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/nexcom /.

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MC3 Alex Corona Sailors assigned to the “Cougars” of Electronic Attack Strike Squadron (VAQ 139) disassemble an EA-18G Growler in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71).

Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region.

CVW-17 COMPLETES MATERIAL CONDITION INSPECTION

By MC3 Alex Perlman USS Theodore Roosevelt Public Affairs ARABIAN GULF

Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 Sailors and Marines completed a mid-deployment aviation material condition inspection (AMCI) while embarked aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Jan. 7.

Naval Air Forces Pacific conducted the AMCI to ensure all squadrons assigned to CVW-17 meet maintenance and safety standards while deployed. Inspectors looked for discrepancies in aircraft such as corrosion, broken parts, worn paint and over-used hardware.

“We’re just another pair of eyes looking over everything and trying to find things that, for whatever reason, were overlooked during standard inspection,” said Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic Jim Powers, a lead inspector with Commander Airborne Command Control and Logistics Wing. “We’re making sure, that without a doubt, the aircraft is going to fly safely and efficiently. Our team went around with flashlights and mirrors and thoroughly inspected the aircraft from all angles making sure there are no major things we need to fix.”

No problems were discovered in the inspec-

MC3 Spencer Roberts Chief Aviation Machinist’s Mate Edwin Villaneuva, left, shows Aviation Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Edward Cayanan, right, a photograph during an inspection of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Indians of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71).

tion, with the exception of average wear and tear, said Powers.

The AMCI not only focused on the condition of the aircraft, but also the necessity of pilot and passenger safety.

“Aviation is inherently dangerous,” said CVW-17 Maintenance Officer, Lt. Cmdr.

Charles Fisher. “Our Sailors put in an unbelievable amount of time to ensure our programs meet or exceed the Navy’s standards.

The pilots trust their lives in our work and this inspection helps give them peace of mind and is an opportunity for the maintainers to underscore their critical importance to mission success.”

The nine squadrons assigned to CVW-17 participated in the inspection designed to thoroughly assess the condition of the aircraft, and

MC3 Spencer Roberts Senior Chief Aviation Electrician’s Mate Christopher Perry inspects an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Indians of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71).

the attention to detail of the aircraft maintainers.

“Our jets are flown hard and around the clock, but our maintainers are working just as hard to keep them in the air,” said Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 1st Class Mark Rummel, assigned to the Cougars of Electronic Strike Squadron (VAQ) 113. “Everyone involved did awesome. We worked together and worked hard to get it knocked out really quick with minimal preparation.”

CVW-17 consists of the Fighting Redcocks of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 22, the Mighty Shrikes of VFA 94, the Stingers of VFA 113, the Cougars of Electronic Strike Squadron (VAQ) 113, the Checkerboards of Marine Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312, the Indians of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6, the Battlecats of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 73, the Providers of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30 and the Sunkings of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 116.

Theodore Roosevelt, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, is currently underway with USS Bunker Hill (CG 52), USS Halsey (DDG 97), USS Sampson (DDG 102) and USS Preble (DDG 88) for a routine deployment. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group deployment is an example of the U.S. Navy’s routine presence in waters around the globe, displaying commitment to stability, regional cooperation and economic prosperity for all nations.

For more news from USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), visit www.navy.mil/local/ cvn71/

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The construction site for Dry Dock 4 at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, January 8, 1918.

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WHAT COLD REALLY LOOKS LIKE From Hampton Roads Naval Museum

Local headlines recently proclaimed that the Hampton Roads area is experiencing perhaps the coldest new year it has experienced in a century. Thousands of “nonessential” workers at military bases across the Hampton Roads Region are off for the second day in a row (myself included, although I’m still on deadline for this blog post and other projects).

Many of them are busily documenting the snowdrifts and other winter wonders deposited by the recent “bomb cyclone” that made it all possible. But what did the winter of a century ago look like to the Sailors and other photographers who were working then?

The Hampton Roads Naval Museum recently acquired photographs taken by a young gunner’s mate floating on the York River that show just how cold it got one century ago.

Compared to the arctic blast of January 1918, which froze battleships into place off Yorktown and made the majority of the Chesapeake region practically impassible, the socalled “bomb cyclone” that swept through the area this week was a mere inconvenience.

Thanks to a young Sailor named Ernest A. Washburn, who was serving aboard USS Rhode Island (BB 17), we now have a better idea what the York looked like during that epic cold snap.

When not on patrol or in the midst of training the teeming multitudes of prospective engineers and gunners passing through Hampton Roads during the First World War, the bulk of the Atlantic Fleet, made up mostly of ships that sailed with the Great White Fleet ten years before, was bottled up behind antitorpedo nets at “Base 2” on the York River, just off the old Yorktown Battlefield. The area was also home to “Camp Mayo,” a tent encampment serving as a provisional headquarters to the fleet while the naval operating base at Sewells Point was under construction.

One of the young officers tasked with gunnery training aboard the newer superdreadnought Texas (BB 35), future Vice Admiral Bernhard H. Bieri, recalled in an oral history he gave to the U.S. Naval Institute: They took the whole fleet into the York River, behind the submarine nets, in early 1917.

We spent the winter of 1917 in the York River and the Chesapeake Bay. The Germans were prowling in the Atlantic and sinking ships all over. So we had nets up, and they put us back of those barriers in the Chesapeake Bay, where we carried out our target practices.

The river and the bay froze up very hard, We had some of the old battleships that were used as icebreakers.

Meanwhile, Sailors at the the newly-opened naval training center at Sewells Point, about 36 miles southeast of Yorktown, were facing even more extreme living conditions than those marooned on the York. Water pipes that had just been installed in brand new barracks began bursting and the steam plant designed to support hundreds of new recruits with hot water failed.

Roger B. Copinger, an officer candidate from Maryland who was waiting for classes to begin at the Officer-Material School, established at the former Pennsylvania Exhibition Hall on the base, later recalled what the winter was like for him and his shipmates: Shortly after we reported the weather became even colder. The overhead steam pipe froze, and as a result we had no heat in the barracks or hot water in the showers. We slept in our clothes, and our weekend liberty became not only a relaxation but a necessity.

We would usually make for the Navy Y and a hot bath, or if we had the required funds, we would team up, and three of four of us would get a room at the Neddo Hotel on Plume Street near Granby.

The Chesapeake Bay from the Capes to Baltimore was frozen, and while channels in the lower portion were kept open, shipping from the Potomac north was at a standstill.

The Navy finally ordered the USS Ohio to try to break out a channel in the upper Bay, but the task turned out to be too much for the old battleship, and she was likewise frozen in.

When we had a few minutes before or after classes we would walk out on the ice which extended from in front of the Pennsylvania Building almost to the channel. This was dangerous because of the thin places or holes, so we were finally ordered to discontinue this activity.

Copinger, who ultimately rose to the rank of commander while serving in Hampton Roads during the Second World War, also reported that several Sailors on their way to Sewells Point for classes in early January were diverted to downtown Norfolk to stand guard over the remains of the Monticello Hotel, which had burned on New Year’s Day, 1918.

Construction projects at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, just south of the city of Portsmouth, across the Elizabeth River from Norfolk, as well as the new mine assembly plant at St. Juliens Creek Annex, about a mile south of the shipyard, also ground nearly to a halt.

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Norfolk Naval Shipyard Archives The dangerous conditions did not prevent these workers from venturing out to the new power plant construction site at Norfolk Naval Shipyard on January 8, 1918.

Library of Virginia Digital Collections Longtime Norfolk photographer Harry C. Mann recorded the aftermath of the Monticello Hotel fire, after which a fire engine remained frozen in place. At far left, merchants can be seen removing whatever wares they can salvage.

E.A. Washburn Collection, Hampton Roads Naval Museum The battleship Virginia (BB 13) waits out the weather on the York River in January 1918.

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USS Wasp arrives in Sasebo to join forward deployed naval forces From Amphibious Force 7th Fleet Public Affairs SASEBO, JAPAN

Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) arrived at Sasebo, Japan on Jan. 14, completing a 28,400-mile journey from Norfolk, Va. that began in late August.

Wasp, which has undergone significant upgrades to be able to land and launch the U.S. Marine Corp’s F-35B Joint Strike Fighter, will replace USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship in 7th Fleet.

The force structure change has been long-planned as part of a Department of Defense effort to position the most advanced and capable assets forward in support of partners and allies.

Wasp’s arrival to Sasebo comes after nearly two months of humanitarian relief efforts following two major hurricanes in the Caribbean and more than two months transiting across the Atlantic and into the Pacific.

“The arrival of USS Wasp represents an increase in military capability and a commitment to our partners and allies for security and stability in the region,” said Wasp Commanding Officer Capt. Colby Howard. “Paired with the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter, we remain ready to execute the full range of military operations from crisis response to disaster relief.”

Wasp departed Norfolk Aug. 30 and was diverted a few days later to the Caribbean to assist the U.S. Virgin Islands and Dominica in the wake of Hurricane Irma. The amphibious assault ship then provided assistance to Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria, a Category 5 storm regarded as the worst natural disaster in the history of the American commonwealth island.

In support of relief efforts, Wasp aircraft flew 108 missions on the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico totaling 385 hours of flight time moving 1,129 total passengers along with 26,720 pounds of equipment and 1,718,200 pounds of

MC1 David R. Krigbaum Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) moors at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, after a four and a half month transit from Norfolk, Va. Wasp, capable of operating the U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Join Strike Fighter, will replace USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship in 7th Fleet.

various logistical support items, including 328,100 pounds of food and water.

“It’s an exciting time to be in the Navy, and an exciting time for Wasp and her crew, given the wide variety of missions we have the opportunity to support,” said Wasp Command Master Chief Gregory Carlson. “Over the last 18 months, this crew has not only performing their daily duties in an exemplary manner, but grown as individuals and well-represented the U.S. as ambassadors as we have served across the globe.

While I’m proud of what they have accomplished, I’m also very proud of who they’ve become as a crew.”

Wasp and other amphibious ships assigned under Expeditionary Strike Group 7, the Navy’s only forward-deployed expeditionary strike group, directly partner with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit as the Pacific’s on-call crisis response force. The F-35B is scheduled to embark on Wasp

when the amphibious assault ship and MEU deploy in 2018 for regularly scheduled regional patrol.

Bonhomme Richard has been forward-deployed to Sasebo, Japan since April 2012 and will relocate to San Diego following a regularly scheduled patrol.

Commissioned in July 1989, Wasp has served on numerous deployments throughout the world, including a 6-month deployment to the Middle East in 2016.

Seventh Fleet, which celebrates its 75th year in 2018, spans more than 124 million square kilometers, stretching from the International Date Line to the India/Pakistan border and from the Kuril Islands in the North to the Antarctic in the South.

Seventh Fleet’s area of operation encompasses 36 maritime countries and 50 percent of the world’s population with between 5070 U.S. ships and submarines, 140 aircraft and approximately 20,000 Sailors in the 7th Fleet.

Navy asks for feedback through personal and professional choices survey

Sailors conduct aviation fire fighting drills on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is transiting to Sasebo, Japan to conduct a turnover with the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as the forward-deployed flagship of the amphibious forces in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs WASHINGTON

The Navy announced Jan. 12, that is it soliciting feedback from Sailors through the biennial Personal and Professional Choices Survey set to open Jan. 17.

This secretary of the Navy-directed survey collects data and comments from Sailors across the Fleet to gauge the present-day impact of Navy policies on Sailors and their families. The survey touches on a wide variety of issues, including career development, work-life balance, MC3 Levingston Lewis adoption leave and family planning.

The 2018 iteration of the survey is scheduled to begin Jan. 17, and close Feb. 23. The survey will be sent to 80,000 randomly selected active-duty Sailors. Notification emails will be sent to clusion/Pages/Resources.aspx. participants from the survey platform Max.gov, urging Sailors to use this opportunity to provide The 2018 survey results are expected to be released in August and will be posted on Navy’s their feedback to the Navy. Although participation is anonymous and completely voluntary, Inclusion and Diversity website.

Navy leadership strongly encourages the selected Sailors to participate.

Questions on the survey may be addressed to the Office of Inclusion and Diversity (OPNAV Results from previous surveys are available at www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/support/in- N1D) at ALTN_ N1D@navy.mil.

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are multi-mission warships, capable of a wide-array of missions, to include surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, maritime interception operations, and more.

“I am so proud of this crew — they are ever at the ready conducting many different events in theater,” said Cmdr. Tim Labenz, commanding officer of USS Sampson. Sampson was recently recognized for their efforts by President Donald J. Trump in a teleconference held while they were underway in the Red Sea. Across the area of operations USS Preble Commanding

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Officer Cmdr. Allen Maxwell, understands how the past is shaping his ships current operations. “On Preble, we understand our lineage with the Little Beavers, and this crew trains and operates in theater today with an eye to preserving this squadron’s legacy and current standards of superb operational readiness.” Preble’s training recently paid off, as their quick response provided aid to a fishing vessel in distress while on patrol off the coast of Iran.

The phrase “The Little Beavers” was adopted by Burke after he saw the cartoon character being painted on torpedo tubes on one of the DESRON ships in 1943. Little Beaver was the companion character to Red Ryder in the newspaper comic strip, “The Adventures of Red Ryder,” which ran from

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Continued from A1 until all of America’s great veterans receive the care they’ve earned through their incredible service and sacrifice to our country.”

Shulkin noted that as service members transition to veteran status, they face higher risk of suicide and mental health difficulties.

“During this critical phase, many transitioning service members may not qualify for enrollment in health care,” he said. “The focus of this executive order is to coordinate federal assets to close that gap.”

Three-Department Approach The three departments will work to expand mental health programs and other resources to new veterans in the year following departure from uniformed service, including eliminating prior time limits and to: — Expand peer community outreach and group sessions in the VA Whole Health initiative from 18 Whole Health flagship facilities to all facilities. Whole Health includes wellness and establishing individual health goals.

— Extend DoD’s “Be There Peer Support Call and Outreach Center” services to provide peer support for veterans in the year following separation from uniformed service.

— Expand the DoD’s Military OneSource, which offers resources to active duty members, to include services to separating service

1938-1964. To this day, Little Beaver remains a hallmark symbol of this famous squadron.

Destroyer Squadron 23 is on a regularly scheduled deployment with the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group.

TRCSG is comprised of Carrier Strike Group 9 staff, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 23 staff, USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17, and the DESRON 23 ships: the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Halsey (DDG 97), USS Higgins (DDG 76), USS Preble (DDG 88) and USS Sampson (DDG 102), as well as USS Bunker Hill (CG 52).

For more news from USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), visit www.navy.mil/local/cvn71/.

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Serving Their Country “The Department of Homeland Security is where many veterans find a second opportunity to serve their country — nearly 28 percent of our workforce has served in the armed forces, in addition to the 49,000 active-duty members of the United States Coast Guard,” Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen M. Nielsen said.

“This critically important executive order will provide our service members with the support they need as they transition to civilian life,” she added. “These dedicated men and women have put their lives on the line to protect our nation and our American way of life, and we owe them a debt we can never repay. We look forward to working with the VA and DoD to implement the president’s [executive order].”

In signing this executive order, Shulkin said, the president has provided “clear guidance to further ensure our veterans and their families know that we are focusing on ways to improve their ability to move forward and achieve their goals in life after service.”

For more information information on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, visit www.va.gov/.

remark (NAVPERS 1070/613) prior to executing orders.

“There are currently more than 61,000 Sailors whose EAOS is prior to their duty station tour length,” Director of Military Community Management Capt. Vincent Segars said.

“Having an EAOS prior to their duty station tour length causes Sailors to enter into the C-WAY process in the middle of their tour. This misalignment causes unexpected gaps in manning, creating a demand signal for personnel replacement, which may be unnecessary if the Sailor intends to obligate service. Matching a Sailor’s EAOS and duty station tour length helps reduce this unpredictability and often unexpected gaps in manning.”

Sailors who currently have an EAOS prior to completion of their prescribed tour may extend their EAOS to match their current duty station tour length. Sailors are in a “decision window,” defined as the length of time from when a Sailor checks onboard and completes the initial career development board (CDB) up to 13 months from the end of their enlistment contract.

Once a Sailor’s duty station tour length has been moved to their prescribed tour, with Commanding Officer’s approval, the Sailor can extend to the end of their enlistment contract and normal C-WAY functionality will be restored.

Sailors not wishing to extend to their EAOS will have their duty station tour length adjusted to their EAOS by Navy Personnel Command (NPC) and their record will be marked “Undecided” in C-WAY. Sailors whose records are marked “Undecided,” who later want to stay in the Navy will be unable to apply for a C-WAY quota or enter the Career Management System-Interactive Detailing (CMS-ID) until the “Undecided” status has been changed.

FACT BOX: With commanding officer’s approval, during open season, Sailors are allowed to bypass C-WAY in order to extend their enlistment contract to match their prescribed tour. Open season ends May 31, 2018. During this time, Sailors requiring a high year tenure (HYT) waiver to comply with this policy are approved to extend to meet the full prescribed tour length without the need of a HYT waiver request.

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USS Carney arrives in Odessa, Ukraine The guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) arrived in Odessa, Ukraine, Jan. 8, for a scheduled port visit.

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HAZARDOUS MATERIAL TRAINING INCLUDES SIMULATED RESPONSE EXERCISE AT PAX RIVER Participants in the Waste Operations and Emergency Response for Site Workers course take part in a hazmat response exercise at NAS Patuxent River. The course includes legal aspects of anyone dealing with hazardous waste, as well as what is required when it comes to the identification of a hazardous site.

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By Donna Cipolloni NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs NAS PATUXENT RIVER, MD.

Civilians and Sailors from Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Washington and Naval Air Station Patuxent River attended a hazardous material training course Dec. 11–15 that also included a simulated hazardous response exercise.

The course, titled Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response for Site Workers, was held aboard Pax River and spanned 40 hours over a five-day period.

“The course covers the legal aspects of anyone dealing with hazardous waste,” said Chuck Watts, senior instructor and consultant with HazTrain, who conducted the course. “It covers the reasons why and what is required when it comes to the identification of a hazardous site, identifying the parties causing the contamination, and the requirements of the

individuals doing the cleanup.”

Segments of the training also covered protective clothing and equipment, toxicology and the effects of chemical exposure, and basic chemistry.

“We teach different ways of monitoring or testing the atmosphere to identify the hazards and give them enough knowledge to protect themselves — how chemicals can get into the body, do they need a respirator or protective clothing and, if so, what kind,” Watts explained.

Participants suited up in two different protective ensembles: a blue Level A suit, sealed to be gas and vapor tight with a self-contained breathing apparatus inside the suit; and a white Level B suit.

“The Level A suit provides the highest level of respiratory and skin protection,” Watts added. “The Level B suit has the SCBA tank on the back, and while it provides the highest level of respiratory protection, it’s only

Chaplain Corps releases new RP guide, Strengthens career development listed Leader Master Chief Religious Programs Specialist Eddie Walker III said.

It takes commitment and dedication to WASHINGTON climb that career ladder, Walker said. “It’s Chaplains engage in religious minismore than just studying for an exam.” try and compassionate pastoral Chaplains also have a recare to enhance the lives sponsibility to evaluate of Sailors, Marines and and guide the caCoast Guardsmen. reers of RPs. Religious pro“The RP gram specialists rate is fairly (RP) manage young, and command rea small ligious procommugrams for nity comchaplains. peting To g e t h e r against chaplains larger and RPs form rates such religious minas corpsistry teams that man or IT provide for the (information free exercise of systems techreligion in the Navy. nicians),” added To manage day-toWalker. day operations, RPs now Whether joining the have a career roadmap, a stepranks of RPs through acU.S. Navy Graphic by-step guide that’s designed to cession or conversion, the guide aid in making meaningful career is a tool that can shape the vision decisions. It’s the RP Guide to a for current and future recruits.

Career in the U.S. Navy (Oct. 2017).

“I knew I was going to serve when I was “Learning how to advance as an RP is a consistent form of education,” RP Senior En» See RP GUIDE | B7

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designed for chemical splash protection and can’t be used in an area contaminated with a skin hazard.”

After learning how to inspect and use the equipment, and how to properly protect themselves with the necessary suit, cartridge, face pieces, boots and gloves, the group split up into pairs and took turns responding to a simulated situation they might encounter.

Watts said the scenario presented involved a group of insurgents who drove a van onto the installation and were carrying stolen radioactive material and some form of chemical that could be used to make an improvised explosive device; two things which could lead to fallout from a dirty bomb.

“The teams approached the empty van carrying a multi-gas meter to check for oxygen concentration in the atmosphere, and to detect a flammable or explosive atmosphere,” Watts said. “They also looked for carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulfide, and had an instrument

that looked for volatile organic compounds, normally associated with flammables or potentially toxic chemicals.”

Lt. Cmdr. Stephen Ramsey, Facility Engineering Acquisition Division (FEAD), found the course beneficial.

“If a large hazmat spill or incident ever occurs here at Pax, it’ll be an all-hands exercise,” Ramsey noted. “After completing this course, I feel confident enough to suit up and help the first responders in any way they require.”

The course culminated in a written exam and earned the participants a Navy hazmat certification, which will require an annual 8-hour refresher course to maintain.

For more news from Naval Air Station Patuxent River, visit www.navy.mil/local/ patuxent/.

NAVY CIVILIAN WHO HELPED SHAPE SAILOR 2025 RETIRES WITH MORE THAN FOUR DECADES OF SERVICE From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs WASHINGTON

A Navy civilian responsible for the administration and implementation of past, current and future personnel policies affecting Sailors, civilians and their families retired Jan. 9, after 43 years of service to the Department of the Navy.

Anne R. Davis, director, Navy Civilian Workforce, and former assistant deputy chief of naval operations (CNO) for Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education (MPT&E) was recognized for her years of service by Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. Robert Burke, who served as the retirement ceremony’s presiding officer.

Burke detailed Davis’ accomplishments and contributions and how her lasting impact led to the betterment of Sailors and their families.

“Ms. Davis was critical in getting our efforts of Sailor 2025 off the ground and running,” said Burke. “She got us to focus not just on the customer, but helped the Navy focus on transforming the organization for the future, and I think that will give us the competitive edge in what we know as the war for talent.”

Burke presented Davis with the Navy Superior Civilian Service Award, the second highest honorary award the Navy bestows upon civilians. The award recognizes employee contributions that are exceptionally high in value.

Davis led the MPT&E domain as a recognized expert in program financial and information technology management. Her work involved leading and managing diverse portfolios, strength planning, recruiting, career progression, diversity and inclusion. She was responsible for the implementation of the Force of the Future and Sailor 2025 initiatives.

“I was a public servant working to make sure the federal government did what it was supposed to do — being part of something larger than myself, being a good steward and helping to take care of Marines, Sailors, the civilian workforce and their families,” said Davis. “I have been blessed throughout my entire career to work with the most amazing professionals I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with.”

Davis co-authored the Navy Civilian Workforce Framework, which was designed to strengthen the Navy’s investment in its » See CIVILIAN | B7

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Turning the other cheek: Enduring a colonoscopy

By Lisa Smith Molinari

It seems that every humor writer on Earth has penned an amusing account of his or her root canal, mammogram, or other cringeworthy medical procedure. Arguably, the intimate details of one’s doctor’s appointments should not be published for the masses to read. However, many unscrupulous writers have plucked this low hanging fruit in shameless pursuit of an easy laugh.

While I aspire to higher moral standards as a writer, I cannot deny the uncontroverted fact that embarrassing medical procedures are grounding experiences to which many readers can relate. So, realizing that publicly exposing the sordid details of my recent colonoscopy might qualify as conduct unbecoming of a military spouse, I nevertheless feel compelled to give my readers what they want.

Of course, I will tell the unsavory tale with the utmost decency and decorum — no vulgar language will be used in this story. In fact, I have gone to great lengths to provide squeaky-clean metaphors and subtle innuendos to describe the most sensitive parts.

For those who may not know, routine colonoscopies are recommended for people over fifty. In theory, the procedure is relatively simple — the doctor uses an endoscopic camera to check the colon for irregularities.

But in reality, this life-saving cancer screening has a way of bringing humans to the brink of all that is sacred, forcing them to confront the indignity of uncontrolled bodily functions and to stare into the deep, dark abyss of their mortality.

No pun intended.

The first step in my colonoscopy journey was the dreaded pre-operative bowel cleansing. By nearly starving myself on a clear liquid diet for two days, and guzzling what seemed like a 50-gallon drum of the prescribed system-cleaning solution which tasted like bilge water with a spritz of Lemon Pledge, I effectively relinquished all control of my bowels for the next 48 hours. Suffice it to say that I would highly recommend that anyone scheduled for a colonoscopy invest in a Mega-pack of Charmin double ply, install a splash guard on the toilet, and stop wearing

pants altogether.

By the next morning, my intestines were emptier than an AA meeting on St. Patrick’s Day and I was ready for my colon’s photo shoot. At the Naval Clinic’s surgery center, I put on a hospital gown open at the back and laid on my side as instructed. The room contained various trays of instruments, an overhead spotlight, an air compressor and a long black hose wound over a metal rack. I thought I had accidentally wandered into a Jiffy Lube. But then, I saw the flat screen TV for live streaming the video of my innards and knew I was in the right place.

The doctor had decided to put me under general anesthesia rather than mild sedation, because my lower intestines were “all over the place” and would need extra probing. As I waited for the anesthesiologist to arrive, I was embarrassed about my exposed rump and middle-aged stomach that drooped onto the table like spilled pancake batter. I glimpsed at the air compressor and knew that they would soon be pumping my intestines full of air and shoving Lord-knows-how-many-feet of that hose into my body.

Thank God the nurses and doctors are all strangers to me, I thought.

I’d heard all the mortifying stories of uncontrolled flatulence during colonoscopies, and I was relieved that no one I knew would be there to see me turn into a human kazoo.

Just then, I heard, “Hey, Lisa!”

The anesthetist came in for a side hug, and I stared at him in shock. It was Jerry, the father of my daughter’s friend from school. I had chatted with him and his wife many times during school events. I knew he was a Navy doctor, but I had no idea that he would one day peer down at my bare backside.

The milky solution in the syringe could not hit my IV soon enough. I awoke an hour later, feeling gassy, embarrassed and woozy, but mostly relieved that my colon had a clean bill of health.

Schedule your colonoscopy screening now. See www.coloncancerfoundation.org.

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On Feb 1, 2018, copayments for prescription drugs at TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery and retail pharmacies will increase. These changes are required by law and affect TRICARE beneficiaries who are not active duty service members.

While retail pharmacy and home delivery copayments will increase, prescriptions filled at military pharmacies remain available at no cost. You can save the most money by filling your prescriptions at military pharmacies.

“Military pharmacies and TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery will remain the lowest cost pharmacy option for TRICARE beneficiaries,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ann McMa-

nis, Pharmacy Operations Division at the Defense Health Agency.

Using home delivery, the copayments for a 90-day supply of generic formulary drugs will increase from $0 to $7. For brand-name formulary drugs, copayments will increase from $20 to $24, and copayments for non-formulary drugs. A drug in a therapeutic class that isn’t as clinically or cost-effective as other drugs in the same class. You pay a higher cost share for these drugs. without a medical necessity will increase from $49 to $53.

At a retail network pharmacy, copayments for a 30-day supply of generic formulary drugs will increase from $10 to $11 and from $24 to $28 for brand-name formulary drugs.

In some cases, survivors of active duty service members may be eligible for lower costsharing amounts.

TRICARE groups pharmacy drugs into three categories: generic formulary, brand name formulary and non-formulary. You pay the least for generic formulary drugs and the most for non-formulary drugs, regardless of whether you get them from home delivery or a retail pharmacy.

To see the new TRICARE pharmacy copayments, visit www.tricare.mil/pharmacycosts.

To learn more about the TRICARE Pharmacy Program, or move your prescriptions to home delivery, visit www.tricare.mil/pharmacy.

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The Anzac-class frigate HMAS Warramunga (FFH 152) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) steam in formation while participating in a photo exercise in the Arabian Gulf.

Hopper is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region.

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RFA Fort Rosalie helicopter leads HMAS Warramunga to a 3.5 ton drug bust From Combined Maritime Forces Public Affairs U.S. 5TH FLEET

The Anzac-class frigate of the Royal Australian Navy HMAS Warramunga (FFH 152), currently operating as part of Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), stopped drug smugglers operating in international waters in the Arabian Sea, Jan. 2.

Under the command of the Australian-led Combined Task Force (CTF) 150, Warramunga conducted a combined patrol with the United Kingdom’s Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Fort Rosalie (A385) when a suspect dhow was located by Fort Rosalie’s helicopter and subsequently intercepted by Warramunga.

This was Warramunga’s fourth seizure of narcotics since starting operations in the Middle East in support of the Australian Operation Manitou. Warramunga Commanding Officer Cmdr. Dugald Clelland emphasized that the operation was the result of close coordination with Fort Rosalie in a complex night operation.

“The [United Kingdom Royal navy] helicopter was able to guide us to the suspect vessel that Warramunga’s boarding party searched at night, in difficult conditions,” said Clelland.

“The boarding party did a first-rate job and was able to locate and seize more than 3.5 tons of illegal narcotics.”

The illicit drugs are valued at more than $142 million and takes Warramunga’s total seizures since joining CMF in December, to more than 11.5 tons of hashish and 69 kilograms of heroin, valued at approximately $468 million.

Whilst alongside visiting Salalah, Oman, RFA Fort Rosalie with the embarked 849 Royal Naval Air Squadron (NAS) Normandy Flight were informed of the suspect vessel. Fort Rosalie made rapid preparations and sailed 48 hours early from her planned period alongside.

Fort Rosalie conducted a helicopter sortie with one of its Sea King Airborne Surveillance and Control (SKASac) Sea King Mk7 helicopters Jan. 2, and found a single dhow acting suspiciously. Flying operations continued throughout the day with the helicopter gaining radar imagery, maintaining oversight of the suspicious dhow and coordinating with Warramunga.

“We’re delighted to have been able to contribute to CTF 150’s missions within the joint operations area,” said U.K. Royal navy flight commander Lt. Cmdr. Dan Breward.”There was a massive effort from both Fort Rosalie and, ultimately, Warramunga. As long as drugs and weapons continue to be trafficked to aid terrorism, we will be here with the coalition members to stop them; we have a track record that we aim to build upon.”

Australian Commander of CTF 150 Commadore Mal Wise praised the close teamwork between Fort Rosalie and Warramunga and said, “The RN SKASac was essential to locating the suspect vessel in the challenging maritime environment. This close cooperation assisted the crew of HMAS Warramunga in successfully seizing a substantial quantity of narcotics. This highlights the excellent teamwork from nations contributing to CMF operations in the Middle East, and has a significant impact on the flow of illegal narcotics that fund terrorist networks.”

In 2017, CMF ships seized a total of 22.67 tons of narcotics. Visit, board, search and seizure operations at sea require a persistent and methodical approach by CMF Sailors and Marines.

Established in 2002, CTF 150 is primarily focused on disrupting terrorist organizations and their activities by denying them the freedom of maneuver in the maritime domain. In collaboration with international and regional maritime security partners, the CTF 150 teams have seized and destroyed billions of dollars in drugs and captured thousands of weapons, ensuring they are no longer available to organizations which would cause others harm.

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30TH ANNUAL SURFACE NAVY ASSOCIATION NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM KICKS OFF

By MC3 Brianna L. Bowens CRYSTAL CITY, VA.

The 30th annual Surface Navy Association (SNA) national symposium kicked-off Jan. 9 in Crystal City, Virginia with keynote addresses and remarks from Navy leadership and roundtable discussions with Sailors and midshipmen.

This year’s theme is Surface Forces and Cross-Domain Integration, and leaders from the surface community joined Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson on the stage to begin the symposium. During the first keynote address of the three-day symposium, Richardson discussed leadership and the vital role naval leaders play in ensuring the U.S. Navy remains the world’s most powerful naval force.

“Winning in this competitive environment demands action.

That starts with leaders in this room and with those listening around the fleet,” said Richardson. “Everyone has a role to play — and you never know when your number will be called. Luckily, toughness is nothing new for our force — it’s ingrained in our warfighting ethos.”

Speaking at his final SNA symposium as Commander of Naval Surface Forces Vice Adm. Thomas Rowden highlighted the need for a powerful Navy, which he describes as necessary for establishing and maintaining control of the sea.

“The universal purpose of the United States Navy is to develop surface warfare strategies that will achieve and maintain sea control,” said Rowden. “There is a formula for remaining the most powerful Navy on the planet. And the country needs just that: a powerful, forward deployed, lethal, and resilient surface force as an integral part of the Navy’s unique role in providing global freedom to the seas. Freedom of the seas is the irreducible minimum condition necessary for global trade, that has in the past 25 years, lifted more human beings from poverty than any other force in human

MC2 Ignacio Perez Commander of Naval Surface Forces Vice Adm. Tom Rowden gives opening remarks at the 29th annual Surface Navy Association (SNA) National Symposium. Rowden is highlighting the new “Surface Force Strategy” which describes the return to sea control and implementation of Distributed Lethality. The objective of the Surface Force Strategy is to achieve and sustain sea control at the time and place of the Navy’s choosing in order to protect the homeland from afar, build and maintain global security, project the national power of the United States, and, if necessary, win decisively. This year’s SNA Symposium focuses on “Distributed Lethality: Enabling Sea Control.”

history. Freedom of the seas enables other nations to sell their product here, which brings wealth and prosperity to both sides of the transaction.”

Roundtables and mentoring sessions for junior officers, enlisted Sailors and midshipmen highlighted the scheduled events for the first day, and provided an opportunity for those attending to ask questions and receive guidance from leaders throughout the surface community. Those unable to attend today’s sessions will have additional opportunities throughout the three-day event to interact and learn as panels, briefings and keynote addresses continue throughout the symposium.

The Surface Navy Association was incorporated in 1985 to promote greater coordination and communication among the military, business and academic communities who share

a common interest in naval surface warfare and to support the activities of Surface Naval Forces.

View the symposium live stream on the Navy live blog at http://navylive.dodlive.mil/2018 / 01/ 07/surface-navy-association-30th-annual-national-symposium / and join the conversation on social media using # SNA2018.

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USS Ross departs on sixth FDNF patrol

By Ensign Nicholas L. McGrath USS Ross Public Affairs ROTA, SPAIN

The guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) departed Naval Station Rota, Spain, Jan. 8, to begin its sixth forward-deployed naval forces (FDNF) patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations.

The ship’s patrol is a demonstration of the U.S. Navy’s continued commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships in the European and African region.

“After a challenging and productive in-port MC1 Kyle Steckler period, Team Ross is excited to be back on Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) stand watch on the bridge wing mission in the European Theater of Operaas the ship departs Naval Station Rota, Spain. Ross, forward-deployed to Rota, is on its sixth tions. As we begin our sixth FDNF patrol, we patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners and U.S.

look forward to building relations with our NATO allies and performing any national tasking assigned to us.”

Ross, forward-deployed to Rota, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.

U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied, joint, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.

For more news from Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa /U.S. 6th Fleet, visit www.navy.mil/local/naveur/.

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Naval War College kicks off lecture series

EODESU 1 sponsors a recruit division

By MC2 Jess Lewis

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Expeditionary Support Unit (EODESU) 1 sponsored USS Triton Recruit Division 001 at Recruit Training Center (RTC) Great Lakes, Illinois, as a part of the Navy’s Recruit Division Sponsorship Program.

This is the second year EODESU 1 has participated in the program. Four teams of Sailors visited Great Lakes, each team during a different phase of recruit training, giving EODESU 1 Sailors a chance to observe training and interact with the brand new Sailors.

“Our leadership wanted to provide support last year after we heard of other commands sponsoring divisions at RTC providing mentorship and motivation to recruits,” said Navy Counselor 1st Class Allan Ferraris, EODESU 1 command career counselor To kick off the program, the first team attended the division’s commissioning.

During the division’s commissioning, the EODESU 1 Guidon was presented to USS Triton Recruit Division 001. The guidon was then carried by one of the division’s recruits any time the division marched during its eight weeks of basic training at RTC. The second team of Sailors provided motivation for their division as they observed the final Physical Fitness Assessment.

The third team went to tour the USS Trayer, the ship used during the battle stations training event, attended the Capping Ceremony and the next day, attended the Captains Cup, which consisted of nine divisions competing to be the best division in a series of athletic events.

Commanding Officer EODESU 1, Cmdr. Albert Hornyak and Command Master Chief Bradley Rosenak were a part of the fourth and final visit to review the

U.S. Naval War College Public Affairs NEWPORT, R.I.

For the second year, U.S. Naval War College (NWC) is hosting a series of academic lectures designed for the spouses of staff, faculty, students and all other military spouses in the region wishing to attend.

The lecture series, titled “Issues in National Security,” was developed in response to requests from spouses and will be held every other Tuesday, from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. in Spruance Auditorium on campus.

“Spouses wanted to get a better look at the issues and topics being taught at the school,” said Army Col. Chris Kidd, NWC faculty member who is organizing the lectures. “This series is a great way for spouses to have a more active look at what Naval War College is all about.”

This year’s series was kicked off on Jan. 9 with a lecture titled, “100 Years Ago: America and the Great War- Lessons for Today,” by John Maurer, Strategy and Policy.

“Last night’s kickoff presentation of the lecture series was a tremendous success,” said Kidd. “Building on last year’s program, John Maurer provided an insightful look at World War I and the tough decisions made by our nation’s leaders to commit the nation to war.

More than 100 people were in attendance and now have a better understanding of the complex national security topics taught every day at NWC by the school’s expert faculty.”

Spouses with ordinary base access can proceed directly to the quarterdeck in Conolly Hall at NWC and will be directed to the Spruance Auditorium. Parking will be available in the lot of McCarty-Little Hall which

is directly east of Conolly Hall.

Spouses wishing to attend who do not have base access can get on base by contacting Kidd at chris.kidd@usnwc.edu at least two days prior to the lecture they want to see.

Attendees who come to nine or more lectures will be presented with a certificate from NWC recognizing their participation.

The academic lectures will cover the following topics: – Jan. 23: “Looking Outward to the Future: Seeking Solutions Just below the Surface of Naval History in the NWC Curriculum,” by David Kohnen, Hattendorf Center.

– Feb. 6: “U.S. Naval Power in the Pacific,” by James Holmes, Strategy and Policy.

– Feb. 20: “A New Nuclear Arms Race?”

by David Cooper, National Security Affairs.

– Mar. 6: “Civil-Military Relations,” by Lindsay Cohn and Jessica Blankshain, National Security Affairs.

– Mar. 20: “Why Russia Lost the Cold War,” by Sally Paine, Strategy and Policy.

– Apr. 3: “Robotics / Unmanned Systems,” by John Jackson, College of Distance Education.

– Apr. 24: “Feral Cities,” by Rick Norton, National Security Affairs.

– May 8: “The North Korea Problem: Solve or Manage?” by Terry Roehrig, National Security Affairs.

– May 22: “Humanitarian Assistance / Disaster Response,” by Dave Polatty and Tony Fox, College of Maritime Operational Warfare.

For more news from Naval War College, visit www.navy.mil/local/nwc/.

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graduation of the division, Nov. 9.

“It was great having the opportunity to return to the RTC in Great Lakes to tour the training facilities and review the graduation ceremony for our sponsored division,” said Rosenak. “I had not been there since I graduated in 1990.”

Sponsoring a recruit division is win-win experience, for both sponsoring command and recruit division, by providing an opportunity for fleet Sailors to see first-hand what has changed, the caliber of training taking place and the quality individuals joining our Navy today.

For the recruits, it’s an opportunity to interact with and ask questions of seasoned Sailors.

“The recruits had so many questions about the Navy and our experiences throughout our careers,” said Ferraris. “You can tell that they couldn’t wait to go to the fleet to have their own experiences and perform their jobs.”

“It was truly amazing to see the changes and the advancements in training since my generation. The shipboard trainer and Battle Stations evolutions really bring a realistic feel to the training environment,” said Rosenak. “I am impressed with the quality of our new accessions and the outstanding job the staff at RTC does in eight weeks, transforming these individuals into shipmates with the skills and drive to meet the challenges facing our nation and our Navy.”

Sailors from the sponsored USS Triton Division 001 are continuing their naval training at various locations across the nation to learn their job-specific skills and soon will be joining their fellow Sailors in the fleet.

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The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) arrives in Guam for a scheduled port visit. San Diego, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-AsiaPacific region to strengthen partnerships and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency.

USS SAN DIEGO ARRIVES IN GUAM

By MC3 Justin Schoenberger USS San Diego Public Affairs NAVAL BASE GUAM

The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Guam for a scheduled port visit Jan. 9.

Naval Base Guam is a strategic U.S. naval base located on Apra Harbor, Guam. It serves as one of the leading naval bases in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

“It feels good to be making our way home,” said Quartermaster 1st Class Christian Roman. “It’s strange to think that this is the first U.S. (territory) port we have stopped in since we left San Diego.”

San Diego’s port visit will allow the crew the chance to conduct some maintenance, onload supplies and mail, as well as relax and enjoy the local scenery.

“Stopping in Guam will be a great time to replenish what we need,” said Logistics Specialist 2nd Class John Munyan.

“There’s a lot of mail and items that we have not received since most of it was redirected once we left the Mediterranean.”

After completing their maintenance, Sailors and Marines aboard San Diego plan on using this time to relax and enjoy the island.

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“I know Guam is not a very big island but I’d like to see what is around and look at some of the history since a lot of my friends and their families are from there,” said Quartermaster Seaman Joriane Leyran. “I’ve heard Guam is a beautiful place and I’m excited to be going there.”

The Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) in Guam is also hosting tours such as a dolphin watching, snorkeling, fishing, seeing local aquatic and terrestrial wildlife along the Talofofo and Ugum Rivers, or an island tour to observe some of Guam’s cultural and historical spots.

“I know Guam has very nice and clear water with tons of wildlife,” said Marine Lance Cpl Ty Dowdy. “I’ve never been snorkeling in another country so I think this will be a lot of fun.”

While in Guam, San Diego will be rejoining with the amphibious assault ship, and flagship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, USS America (LHA 6) who is also visiting the island.

“It’s good to get the band back together and merge the collective combat power to form the synergy that is the ARG/ MEU team,” said Capt. Pete Collins, commanding officer of San Diego. “As individual units, each ship has its own significant presence, but the combined force is where the full combat power of the ARG/MEU team comes into play.”

After visiting Guam, San Diego will continue on her sched-

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uled deployment as part of the America ARG. San Diego, with embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Asia Pacific region to strengthen partnerships and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency.

Seventh Fleet, which celebrates its 75th year in 2018, spans more than 124 million square kilometers, stretching from the International Date Line to the India/Pakistan border; and from the Kuril Islands in the North to the Antarctic in the South. Seventh Fleet’s area of operation encompasses 36 maritime countries and 50 percent of the world’s population with between 50–70 U.S. ships and submarines, 140 aircraft, and approximately 20,000 Sailors in the 7th Fleet.

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USS CARNEY ARRIVES IN ODESSA, UKRAINE

By MC2 James R. Turner USS Carney Public Affairs ODESSA, UKRAINE

The guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) arrived in Odessa, Ukraine, Jan. 8, for a scheduled port visit.

The visit to Odessa demonstrates a shared commitment to promote security and stability within the region, while seeking opportunities to enhance interoperability with partners in the Black Sea. “As a Forward-Deployed Naval Forces — Europe destroyer, returning to the Black Sea and Odessa is a familiar mission. Carney was here during the summer in support of Sea Breeze 2017, and we look forward to improving our cooperative capability with the Ukrainian Navy.” said Carney Commanding Officer Cmdr.

Peter Halvorsen.

USS Carney entered the Black Sea to demonstrate the U.S. commitment to the collective defense of the Black Sea. This naval

operation is in support of allies in eastern Europe and falls under Operation Atlantic Resolve.

The ship’s operations in the Black Sea are meant to enhance maritime security and stability, as well as the combined naval capability and capacity among allies and partners.

The U.S. Navy routinely operates in the Black Sea consistent with the Montreux Convention and international law.

Carney, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is conducting a routine patrol to support U.S. national security interests in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations.

U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.

For more news from Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa /U.S. 6th Fleet, visit www.navy.mil/local/naveur/.

The guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) transits the Mediterranean Sea. Carney, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its fourth patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe.

Photos by MC2 James R. Turner

Quartermaster 1st Class Christopher Holgate uses a sextant on the bridge wing aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) in the Black Sea. Carney, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its fourth patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe.

The guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) operates in the Black Sea. Carney, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its fourth patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe.

The guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) fires a Phalanx close-in weapons system during a live-fire exercise in the Black Sea. Carney, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its fourth patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe.

In the slammer Special programs, brig duty

By Austin Rooney Defense Media Activity FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, MD.

It’s 4 a.m., and Petty Officer 1st Class Melissa Mayer is heading to jail.

Her morning begins with the clanging of locked doors opening, almost constant intercom announcements from other guards and general chatter from inmates and staff. Daily life inside Naval Consolidated Brig Miramar Detachment Pearl Harbor is far less relaxed than its setting on a beautiful Hawaiian island would indicate, said Mayer.

“If you’re pinpointed as weak, you’re going to be treated like you’re weak,” she said, pacing a cell block inside the facility as inmates watch her pass by. “You have to come in here with an attitude that will make you look strong and make it so people aren’t going to walk all over you.”

Mayer’s stay at the brig is not permanent, nor is it sentenced; she voluntarily took orders to serve as a brig duty officer inside the facility, essentially serving as a prison guard for the installation. Seeing her interact with inmates or confidently walk the corridors of the brig, it might come as a surprise to learn that Mayer wasn’t always so comfortable with the job.

For Mayer and many Americans, the closest reference point to what life is like in a prison or brig environment comes from television and movies, which often portray it as violent and intense. “’Orange is the New Black’ just came out when I started

this,” said Mayer, laughing. “I just don’t think TV portrays brig or prison life accurately. People are expecting something completely different, but it’s a very professional place.”

Mayer’s primary job as a brig duty officer is ensuring the safety and security of prisoners and staff. Since the brig is not a civilian prison, the prisoners are not serving life sentences and will either return to active duty or to civilian life, meaning the staff must also help them prepare for that reality.

“It’s not a harmful environment; they’re safe here,” said Mayer. “It’s about rehabilitation here. It’s not mean — it’s very professional.”

Once Mayer got over the initial culture shock of switching from the damage control community to working as a brig duty officer, she immediately began taking on more responsibilities until she became a standout Sailor. About a year into her tour, she became the brig duty officer for an entire section of seven to 12 other guards, acting as their supervisor and planning out watch bills and duty assignments. She has also served as the evidence custodian, fire marshal, sexual assault victim advocate and the operations chief for the command.

She even finds time to volunteer at a local animal shelter when not busy working.

It didn’t take long for her to be noticed for her hard work; Mayer was named as the 2016 Military Corrections Professional of the Year for the Navy by the American Correctional Association, a sought-after award in the military and civilian corrections community.

“I’m still in shock, actually,” said Mayer. “It was a really big deal.”

As far as her future, Mayer is finishing up a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, and hopes to stay in the field as a lawyer. In fact, she plans to apply to join the Judge Advocate General Corps someday.

“This helped me decide that, actually,” said Mayer about her time in the brig. “Learning about law and interacting with

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this side of the law, makes it so when I leave I’ll know just a little bit more than everyone else, since a lot of people have never even been inside a place like this.”

As Mayer paces the cell blocks, her uniform adorned with radios, belts, keys and a gold badge, she holds her head high with confidence and authority. The buzzing of the large metal doors unlocking and the loud din of voices and intercom announcements echoing through the cold, concrete hallways are just background noise to Mayer, who said she feels comfortable in the environment.

“I don’t even notice the doors clicking anymore. I don’t even notice the announcements anymore,” she said. “It’s really just a great place to work. We have a lot of great people who work here.”

Mayer pauses to answer a radio call, silently laughing as if to acknowledge the busy nature of her job.

“You know, basically I won this award,” she said, after ending her radio conversation. “But it really should have been the whole facility, because we all got the award together.”

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U.S. Navy photo The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory’s Marine Meteorology Division in Monterey, California, houses a team of scientists and engineers who work in conjunction with the lab’s broader scientific community to provide the fleet with the most accurate weather forecasts possible.

NAVY RESEARCH METEOROLOGISTS WIN UNIQUE AMS AWARD

By Daniel Parry U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Public Affairs WASHINGTON

An interdisciplinary team of scientists, including meteorologists from the Navy Research Laboratory’s (NRL) Marine Meteorology Division, received the American Meteorological Society’s (AMS) unique “Special Award,” Jan. 10.

The team received the award for providing an innovative suite of satellite passive microwave products to the global

tropical cyclone community via a tailored website, enabling enhanced storm monitoring.

“This honor marks a significant recognition for contributions to the meteorological sciences that fit outside the traditionally defined awards,” said Joshua H. Cossuth, Ph.D., U.S. Naval Research Laboratory. “Providing real-time storm monitoring since 1997, the NRL tropical cyclone (TC) satellite analysis team were early adopters of storm centric processing and internet broadcast of satellite data through the creation of NRL TC Web.” Using information provided by operational TC forecast centers via NRL’s Automated Tropical Cyclone Forecast (ATCF) system, near real-time processing of value-added products from satellite imagery were created for TC-centric analyses around the world. NRL TC Web has made these analyses of TC position, intensity and structure an indispensable part of

the forecasting toolbox at the Joint Typhoon Warning Center, National Hurricane Center, and Central Pacific Hurricane Center.

Current and former members of the NRL Tropical Cyclone Satellite Analysis Team include Richard L. Bankert, Joshua H. Cossuth, Jeffrey D. Hawkins, Thomas F. Lee, Kim A. Richardson, Charles R. Sampson, Melinda L. Surratt, and Song Yang (U.S. Naval Research Laboratory — Monterey [NRL-MRY]); F. Joseph Turk (NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory [JPL]); John E. Kent (Science Applications International Corporation [SAIC]); and Jeremy E. Solbrig (Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere [CIRA]).

The AMS annual awards honor outstanding individuals and organizations of the weather, water and climate community.

Special awards are presented to individuals, teams of individuals, or organizations not appropriately recognized by more specifically defined awards, who have made important contributions to the science or practice of meteorology, related aspects of oceanography or hydrology, or to the society.

For more news from Naval Research Laboratory, visit www.nrl.navy.mil or www.navy.mil/local/nrl/.

RP GUIDE | Strengthens career

development Continued from B1

eleven years old,” Religious Programs Specialist 1st Class David Okula said, who joined the Navy in December 2012 after graduating college.

“Growing up during the period of the global war on terror, I had a variety of options and chose the RP rate where I can serve and help all kinds of people,” Okula said. “With the new guide, I trust all RPs will feel empowered to making decisions with confidence.”

RPs are Sailors first and from day one are navigators of their career.

“What’s unique about the guide is that everything a RP needs to know is in one place,” Walker said.

The training guide project began more than a year ago with support and collaboration from the RP leadership mess, and complements the Navy’s Sailor 2025 ready, relevant learning initiatives.

To learn more about the religious program specialist rating visit: Americas Navy Recruiting website.

Religious Program Specialist Facebook Page.

Navy Chief of Chaplains Facebook.

Navy Chaplain Corps webpage.

Navy Chaplain Corps Twitter and Instagram.

The expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Brunswick (EPF 6) departs Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story in Virginia Beach, Va. Brunswick is underway for her first overseas deployment.

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USNS Brunswick departs Lumut, Malaysia

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Continued from B1 military and civilian workforce, as part of CNO’s “A Design for Maintaining Maritime Superiority”. Her contributions shaped the workforce, enhanced Navy-wide effectiveness and contributed to mission readiness by ensuring Navy civilians were recognized, empowered and supported.

She was also responsible for mitigating potential manpower gaps at sea, through directed manning, improving capacity for recruits, mitigating retention factors and

applying socio-economic analysis to evaluate impacts to retention.

Davis was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps Jun. 1975, and served on both active and reserve duty, until her retirement as a colonel Oct. 2008. She became a government civilian in 1993 and held her first senior executive service term appointment in 1997.

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

LUMUT, MALAYSIA

The expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Brunswick (T-EPF-6) concluded a port visit to Lumut, Malaysia, Jan 12.

The crew members had the opportunity to experience the country’s culture while strengthening ties with the local population. Port visits such as these serve as an important element in the U.S. Navy’s theater security cooperation efforts by enhancing solid relationships with partner nations throughout the region.

The port of Lumut’s unique capabilities in supporting expeditionary maintenance for deployed assets including the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) continues to be vital for the U.S. Navy in regional security and theater security cooperation efforts.

“The port of Lumut allows repairs and maintenance which would otherwise need to be completed further away from strategic areas,” said Capt. Lex Walker, commodore of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7. “Furthermore, not only does Lumut provide an excellent opportunity for port visits, the Lumut Naval Base continues to be an important location for bilateral exercises with the Royal Malaysian Navy.”

The Royal Malaysian and U.S. Navy continue to work closely together through increasingly sophisticated exer-

cises including the annual bilateral Maritime Training Activity (MTA) Malaysia and the Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) exercise.

“The U.S. Navy values the strong partnership with the Royal Malaysian Navy and we continue to look forward to even greater cooperative engagements this year,” said Walker. “These opportunities to share knowledge and experiences with each other allow us to enhance mutual capabilities and improve tactical proficiency so that we may more effectively operate together as a unified force.”

Brunswick is one of three expeditionary fast transport ships in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to continue its mission of providing rapid intra-theater transport of troops and military equipment.

As U.S. 7th Fleet’s executive agent for theater security cooperation in South and Southeast Asia, Commander, Task Force 73 and DESRON-7 conduct advanced planning, organize resources and directly support the execution of maritime exercises and engagements, such as Pacific Partnership, the bilateral CARAT series, the Naval Engagement Activity (NEA) with Vietnam and multilateral SEACAT. Task Force 73 and DESRON-7 also tactically control and coordinate maintenance for rotationally deployed LCS. For more news from Commander, Task Force 73, visit www.navy.mil/local/ctf73/.

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If you’re a parent with a smartphone or tablet, it didn’t take long before your little one first reached for your shiny device. If only their fingers weren’t covered in slobber at the time, you may have been more willing to hand it over. The good news is that saliva is easy to wipe off! S’mores? Not so much.

To your surprise — and theirs — learning how to swipe and tap objects to make them move on the screen came quickly and naturally. Oftentimes the challenge soon becomes how to keep their hands off the device. It’s perfectly acceptable, even beneficial, for young children to have these interactions

with technology ... but only with appropriate parental guidance.

How young is too young?

Young children can strengthen their interactions with other family members, as well as improve their familiarity with sounds, words, language and the world around them, through the responsible use of technology. Most experts agree, however, that children under the age of 2 probably shouldn’t trade their rattles in for tablets. There are enough real-world interactions to keep them busy, and whether they play with blocks or pull the cat’s tail, these tangible experiences are important to their development. There will be plenty of

time to show them Angry Birds when they’re a bit older, so allow them to develop their senses by exploring, touching things and even getting into a little mischief.

Once beyond the 24-month mark, you can begin introducing technology to your little tyke. Chances are he or she may already enjoy the privilege at preschool; many toddler day-care centers and preschools now incorporate technology, from computers to tablets, into their curriculum.

Kids’ access to digital media Whether at school or at home, most youngsters interact with screens before they turn 5.

According to a survey conducted by the Joan

Ganz Cooney Center, more than eight in 10 children from age 2 to 10 use digital media every week. In fact, two-thirds have tablets or e-readers. While the interactions are practically inevitable, significant parental and caregiver involvement can help steer them in the right direction, ensuring kids are exposed to content providing the best opportunities for learning.

Between laptop computers, desktop PCs, tablets, televisions and smartphones, there’s probably a screen in nearly every room of your home. Although these screens can and » See KID-TECH | C3

New Study Shows Hyperbaric Space heaters account for 43 percent of U.S. home Oxygen Therapy Helps heating fires and 85 percent of Veterans with Brain Damage associated deaths

By Hatherleigh Press, Ltd.

A recent study at the Louisiana State University (LSU) Health Sciences Center in New Orleans has shown significant improvements among veterans with mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) and persistent post-concussion syndrome (PPCS) using hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT).

Dr. Paul Harch, author of The Oxygen Revolution and director of hyperbaric medicine at the LSU center, led the study which included thirty veterans, most of which had also been diagnosed

by PTSD. “Not only did they improve cognitively and symptomatically and their depression and anxiety were reduced,” Dr. Harch says, “but in particular, when we finally got all of the data in front of us, we found that nearly all of them who were thinking of suicide before the study started were no longer suicidal or having panic attacks.”

The American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS) recognizes Dr. Paul Harch as someone who “personifies the commitment

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Keeping sufficiently warm during the winter months can prove challenging, particularly when frigid temperatures persist, as they have recently for much of the country. While portable space heaters can help generate heat, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is reminding the public that they do present potential fire hazards and must be used with caution.

According to NFPA’s latest U.S. Home Fires Involving Heating Equipment report, which was released today, heating equipment is the second-leading cause of U.S. home fires and the third-leading cause of home

fire deaths. More than half (53 percent) of all home heating fire deaths resulted from fires that began when heating equipment was too close to things that can burn, such as upholstered furniture, clothing, mattresses or bedding.

Between 2011 and 2015, portable and stationary space heaters accounted for more than two of every five (43 percent) U.S. home heating fires and five out of six (85 percent) home heating fire deaths.

“Space heaters can be effective tools for providing added warmth at home, but it’s critical that people follow basic precautions to ensure that they’re used safely,” said Lorraine Carli, vice president of NFPA’s Outreach and Ad-

vocacy division.

Carli says space heaters should be placed a minimum of three feet away from anything that can burn, and must be turned off when people leave the room or go to sleep.

“Make sure children and pets are kept well away from space heaters at all times, and remember that space heaters should never be left unattended,” said Carli. “When you’re ready to go to sleep, it’s time to turn off your space heater.”

December, January and February are the leading months for home heating fires. The peak time of day for home heating equipment fires is between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. (27 percent of

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The Legwarmers at The Norva Jan. 19, 8 p.m. Tickets $16 The Norva 317 Monticello Ave. 757-627-4547 www.thenorva.com Remember the Eighties? Sure, we all do...but the Legwarmers don’t just remember the Eighties - they relive them. With more moves than a Rubik’s Cube, the Legwarmers take the stage like it’s prom night in a John Hughes movie, a very special episode of “Square Pegs” and the Monsters of Rock Tour - all at once. So remember: this ain’t no phoning-it-in cover band, this ain’t no disco, this ain’t no fooling around - it’s the Legwarmers, the Ultimate 80s Tribute Band.

Tony Desare Jazz Trio at The American Theatre Jan. 19, 8 p.m. Tickets $35-$45 American Theatre, 125 E. Mellen St. Hampton VA 23663 757-722-2787 www.hamptonarts.net/the-american-theatre Join a celebration of great music filled with joy, playfulness and virtuoso musicality when Tony DeSare comes to The American Theatre. From intimate clubs to Carnegie Hall, DeSare is introducing jazz standards and the Great American Songbook to a new generation. With robust arrangements backed by guitar and bass, his smooth vocals and agile piano skills are sure to electrify audiences.

Military Family Day, Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Jan. 20, 10 a.m. Free Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, 2200 Parks Ave. Virginia Beach, VA 23451 757-425-0000 www.virginiamoca.com Active and non-active duty military and their families are invited to spend the day at MOCA. Create, explore, enjoy art, and most important, have fun together! Join a family conversations tour, play detective in a gallery scavenger hunt, and experience the interactive ARTlab.

Families are also welcome to visit our Studio School for drop-in art making activities.

Scope On Ice

Jan. 21, 2 p.m.

The Scope, 201 E. Brambleton Ave. Norfolk, VA 23510 757-664-6464 www.scope.arenanorfolk.com Calling skaters of all ages and skill sets! Lace up your skates to hit the biggest rink in town, as Scope Arena presents “Scope On Ice.” Tickets are only $10 and will include entry and skate rental. Skating aids will be available for new skaters, and soda, hot chocolate, and snacks will be available for purchase at every session.

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TED CONSTANT CENTER CONTINUES TO RANK AS ONE OF THE WORLD’S TOP VENUES Spectra by Comcast Spectacor, providers of Venue Management at Old Dominion University’s Ted Constant Convocation Center, is proud to announce that the Constant Center is ranked No. 1 among venues on a college campus and No. 7 worldwide with a seating capacity under 10,000 seats, according to Pollstar Magazine’s 2017 year-end report.

This is the second year in a row the Constant Center has ranked No. 1 on a college campus. Among venues within the state of Virginia, the Constant Center ranked No. 3 and was the only arena ranked in the Hampton Roads area. Additionally, the Constant Center is ranked No. 176 worldwide and No. 100 in the US among venues regardless of capacity.

Pollstar Magazine is the only trade publication covering the worldwide concert industry. The year-end report features the top tours, promoters, venues and more during the 2017 calendar year based on worldwide ticket sales,

including concerts and traveling shows.

“Thank you to the artists, agents, promoters and artists management for playing the Constant Center in 2017.

We’d like to thank Old Dominion University for their continued support over the years in bringing world-class entertainment to the Constant Center,” said Spectra’s Mike Fryling, General Manager for the Constant Center. “This ranking demonstrations the commitment our staff members are making in providing all of our guests a first-class entertainment experience during all events. In 2017, we revamped our GREAT experiences program that acknowledges our frontline staff who have gone above and beyond in providing GREAT experiences to our guests and will continue to acknowledge our amazing staff in 2018”.

During the 2017 season, the Constant Center welcomed a diverse lineup of events including top talent such as Green Day, Ringo Starr, and a sold-out UFC Fight Night. Other noteworthy

Red Cross blood shortage prompts urgent call for blood and platelet donations during National Blood Donor Month Severe weather forces blood drive cancellations causing thousands of donations to go uncollected This January, National Blood Donor Month, the American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood and platelet donors of all blood types to make an appointment to give now and help address a winter blood donation shortage.

Severe winter weather has had a tremendous impact on blood donations already this year, with more than 150 blood drives forced to cancel causing over 5,500 blood and platelet donations to go uncollected. This is in addition to seasonal illnesses, such as the flu, and hectic holiday schedules collectively contributing to more than 28,000 fewer donations than what was needed in November and December.

In the Mid-Atlantic Blood Services Region, 45 blood drives were forced to cancel due to last week’s winter storm, causing nearly 600 donations to go uncollected.

“Even temporary disruptions to blood and platelet donations can diminish the availability for hospital patients,” said Bernadette Jay of the Appalachian and Mid-Atlantic Red Cross Blood Services Region. “It’s the blood on the shelves

events included performances by Rick Ross, Paramore, XSCAPE, Old Dominion, 21 Savage, Lil Uzi Vert, Migos, Charlie Wilson, Fantasia and Jonny Gill and annual touring events such as the World Famous Harlem Globetrotters, Festival of Laughs with Mike Epps, and Garden Bros. Circus.

The Constant Center will continue to bring top talent to Hampton Roads in 2018. Upcoming events include charttoppers Justin Moore and Dylan Scott on Feb. 9, the World Famous Harlem Globetrotters on Feb. 10, Platinum artists Casting Crowns on Mar. 10, Ireland’s music sensation Celtic Woman on Mar. 23, the all-new interactive live concert experience Disney Junior Dance Party On Tour Apr. 14 and Grammy winner Chris Tomlin May 6. Tickets for these and all other events are available at YnotTix.com. Thank you to everyone that attended our events in 2017, we can’t wait for you to join us in 2018!

that help save lives in an emergency, and that’s why we’re asking eligible individuals to make an appointment to give blood or platelets today.”

While serving local hospitals is the first priority, the Red Cross can move blood products to where they’re needed most.

This allows generous donors throughout the country to contribute to the national blood supply and potentially help patients locally and in storm-affected areas.

While all blood types are urgently needed, there is a more critical need for the following blood and donation types right now: • Platelets: The clotting portion of blood primarily given to cancer patients during treatment and always in great demand.

• Type O Negative: The blood type that can be transfused to almost everyone and is what doctors reach for in trauma situations.

• Type B Negative: The blood type that can be transfused to type B Rh-positive and negative patients.

• Type AB: The plasma type that can be transfused to almost everyone and can be donated through a platelet or plasma donation, where available, or during a regular blood donation.

How to help Eligible donors can find a blood or platelet donation opportunity and schedule an appointment to donate by using the free Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Donation appointments and completion of a RapidPass are encouraged to help speed up the donation process. RapidPass lets donors complete the pre-donation reading and answer the health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, by visiting redcrossblood.org/rapidpass from the convenience of a mobile device or computer, or through the Blood Donor App.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities...

CHESAPEAKE Jan. 18 2 p.m.–6 p.m., Cavalier Ford Lincoln, 1515 South Military Highway Jan. 22 3 p.m.–7 p.m., Deep Creek Baptist Church, 250 Mill Creek Parkway Jan. 25 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Nexcom, 530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500 HAMPTON Jan. 21 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 2150 Cunningham Drive Jan. 22 2 p.m.–7 p.m., Wesley United Methodist Church, 2510 N Armistead Avenue Jan. 24 1 p.m.–6 p.m., Hampton Roads Chapter RSMO, 1323 W. Pembroke Avenue NEWPORT NEWS Jan. 19 7 a.m.–11 a.m., Printpack, Newport News, 270 Pickett’s LIne

Jan. 22 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Riverside Wellness and Fitness Center, 12650 Jefferson Ave Jan. 23 3 p.m.–7 p.m., Saint Leo University, Newport News, 1 Compass Way, Suite 160 NORFOLK Jan. 20 8:15 a.m.–2:45 p.m., Norfolk Blood Donation Center, 250 West Brambleton Avenue Jan. 20 7:45 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Norfolk Blood Donation Center, 250 West Brambleton Avenue Jan. 20 8 a.m.–1 p.m., Church Of The Ascension, 405 Talbot Hall Road Jan. 21 7:45 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Norfolk Blood Donation Center, 250 West Brambleton Avenue Jan. 22 7:45 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Norfolk Blood Donation Center, 250 West Brambleton Avenue Jan. 22 3 p.m.–7 p.m., Granby Elementary School, 7101 Newport Avenue Jan. 23 7:45 a.m.–2:15 p.m., Norfolk Blood Donation Center, 250 West Brambleton Avenue

Jan. 23 8 a.m.–10:45 a.m., Virginia Oncology Associates, 5900 Lake Wright Drive, Suite 300 Jan. 23 1:15 p.m.–4:15 p.m., Virginia Oncology Associates, 6350 Center Drive, Building 5 VIRGINIA BEACH Jan. 19 2 p.m.–6 p.m., Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad, 3769 East Stratford Road Jan. 20 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Virginia Beach Blood Donation Center, 4554 Virginia Beach Blvd.

Jan. 21 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Church of the Acension, 4853 Princess Anne Road Jan. 22 1 p.m.–7 p.m., Coastal Community Church, 2800 S Independence Blvd Jan. 22 2 p.m.–7 p.m., Blackwater Baptist Church, 6000 Blackwater Road Jan. 23 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Virginia Beach Blood Donation Center, 4554 Virginia Beach Blvd.

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Arts& Entertainment Virginia Stage Company brings literary classic Pride and Prejudice to the Wells Theatre Virginia Stage Company opens the new year with Jane Austen’s most popular literary novel, Pride and Prejudice.

Directed by Virginia Stage Company Producing Artistic Director, Tom Quaintance, Pride and Prejudice will sweep you away with its witty, fast-paced exploration of expectations that has become the template for modern romance.

Fans of the novel will be thrilled with this faithful adaptation of the story.

Sparks fly when the charming, vibrant Elizabeth clashes with the aloof, enigmatic Mr. Darcy. A mix of romance, drama, and comedy, the story navigates a number of obstacles, including family matters and social class. Romantic repartee will be best appreciated by ages 10 and older.

Pride and Prejudice begins on January 17 with an official opening night on January 20 and continues with performances through February 4. Tickets for each performance range between $20 — $55 with discounts for groups, students, and the military.

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The 757 is special – and so is the $7.57 admission rate at Nauticus Start the New Year with a visit to Nauticus and the Battleship Wisconsin — and a special, limited-time offer! If you’re local, you get it! — a substantial discount at one of Norfolk’s most popular attractions. From Jan. 18 through Feb. 28, all residents with a 757 area code will pay only $7.57 per adult or

$3 Movies

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle:

The tables are turned as four teenagers in detention are sucked into the world of Jumanji. When they discover an old video game console with a game they’ve never heard of, they are immediately thrust into the game’s jungle setting, into the bodies of their avatars, played by Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan. What they discover is that you don’t just play Jumanji - Jumanji plays you. They’ll have to go on the most dangerous adventure of their lives, or they’ll be stuck in the game forever...

child, nearly half the price of regular admission. This offer also applies to those with out-of-area phone numbers who now live in Hampton Roads.

Visitors must bring in proof of local residency to receive this amazing deal.

In addition, Nauticus family memberships, for up to two adults and four chil-

dren, are only $75.70 through Feb. 28 (no other discounts apply).

Nauticus and the Battleship Wisconsin are open 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and closed on Monday. For more information, call 757-664-1000.

JEB Little Creek, Gator Theater – 462-7534

NAS Oceana, Aero Theater – 433-2495

Friday, January 19 6 p.m. Pitch Perfect 3 (PG-13) 9 p.m. Jumanji: WelcomeToThe Jungle (PG-13)

Friday, January 19 6 p.m. Jumanji: WelcomeToThe Jungle (PG-13) 9 p.m. Pitch Perfect 3 (PG-13)

Saturday, January 20 1 p.m. Ferdinand (PG) 4 p.m. Jumanji: Welcome toThe Jungle (3-D) (PG-13) 7 p.m. Star Wars:The Last Jedi (PG-13) Sunday, January 21 1 p.m. Up (NDVD) Free Admission (PG) 4 p.m. Pitch Perfect 3 (PG-13) Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures Entertaiment 7 p.m. 3 Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (R) 7 p.m. Star Wars: The Last Jedi (PG-13)

Saturday, January 20 12 p.m. Star Wars: The Last Jedi (PG-13) 3 p.m. Ferdinand (PG) 7 p.m. Jumanji: WelcomeToThe Jungle (PG-13) Sunday, January 21 12 p.m. Pitch Perfect 3 (PG-13) 3 p.m. Jumanji: WelcomeToThe Jungle (PG-13) 6 p.m. Star Wars: The Last Jedi (PG-13)

Schedule is subject to change. For your weekly movie showtimes and more, check out the Navy Mid-Atlantic Region MWR website at discovermwr.com.

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of the ABPS to high-level patient care through continued study and innovation.”

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced that two of its facilities will work with local providers in Washington, D.C. to offer HBOT as a treatment option for veterans with persistent PTSD symptoms resistant to standard options. In addition, the VA and the Department of Defense are planning a multi-site research study to more fully examine the use of HBOT for patients diagnosed with PTSD. Regarding this announcement, Dr. Paul Harch says that it’s “very encouraging to see the VA, following the research results on HBOT in PTSD and traumatic brain injury (TBI), advancing the application of HBOT to veterans with PTSD.”

often do serve as virtual babysitters, games, apps and other content should be carefully selected, and screen time should be limited to an hour or less a day for toddlers.

Parental involvement By using technology with your children, you’ll introduce them to the most beneficial content, while also bonding with them over an exciting, shared experience. Something as simple and fun as taking turns in a game or reading together on a tablet can also help ensure technology is being consumed in a responsible way that can educate and aid development.

DANGER | Space heaters Continued from C1 fires), with another 20 percent occurring between 8:00 p.m. and midnight. The fewest fires occur between midnight and 8:00 a.m. (18 percent), but these fires caused almost half of the heating fire deaths.

“Put a Freeze on Winter Fires,” an annual campaign run by NFPA and the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), provides a wealth of information and resources to help reduce the risk of home fires during the heating season. Following are important home heating safety tips and recommendations: • Have a three-foot “kid-free zone” around open fires and space heaters.

• Have a qualified professional install stationary space heating equipment, water heaters or central heating equipment according to the local codes and manufacturer’s instructions.

• Have heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected every year by a qualified professional.

• Always use the right kind of fuel, specified by the manufacturer, for fuel burning space heaters.

• Make sure the fireplace has a sturdy screen to stop sparks from flying into the room. Ashes should be cool before putting them in a metal container. Keep the container a safe distance away from your home.

• Install wood burning stoves following manufacturer’s instructions or have a professional do the installation. All fuelburning equipment should be vented to the outside to avoid carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.

• Install and maintain CO alarms to avoid the risk of CO poisoning. If you smell gas in your gas heater, do not light the appliance. Leave the home immediately and call your local fire department or gas company.

• Never use your oven to heat your home.

| How to introduce technology While education is key, it doesn’t always have to be about learning your ABCs and 123s. Plenty of games and apps combine learning and entertainment experiences that are fun for kids.

Checking the ESRB age and content rating information in console and online stores (like the Nintendo eShop, the PlayStation Store, the Xbox Store and Windows Store) is a great way to find appropriate games for kids of all ages.

ESRB ratings are also assigned to mobile games and apps in the Google Play Store, complete with content descriptors and interactive elements when applicable.

As your little ones mature from toddlers to tweens, their use of technology as well as the technology itself will certainly evolve. The breadth of content they enjoy will greatly expand, highlighting the importance of parental involvement in managing and monitoring their time with tech. Regardless of where our smartphones and tablets take us, parental involvement and engagement is key to ensuring kids enjoy a healthy, responsible relationship with technology.

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Travel

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GO FROM VACATION DEPRIVATION TO VACATION INSPIRATION From Brandpoint

Pop quiz: When was the last time you took a vacation? A real vacation, not one of those staycations where you stuck around town to finish a project at your home? Do you even remember your last vacation? If you don’t, then you are officially vacation deprived.

And you’re not alone.

Research from Expedia’s 2017 Vacation Deprivation report shows that 50 percent of Americans are vacation deprived and that approximately 462 million vacation days will go unused this year. The study also found that millennials are the most vacation-deprived age group and that people who live in urban areas reported being more vacation deprived than those who lived in suburban or rural areas.

What’s causing the vacation deprivation?

Not surprisingly, time and money — or lack thereof — were two of the most common reasons people reported not using their vacation. Another large group of respondents said that even when they find time to go on vacation, they struggle to unplug. A quarter said they still check email and/or voicemails every day while on vacation, with millennials being the most common offenders.

Finding the perfect vacation for you If you’ve felt vacation deprived for the past year — or longer — then there’s no better time than the present to take the vacation you always wanted and leave your vacation deprivation behind for good. To get you started on the vacation of your dreams, the experts at Expedia offer these tips.

Back to the beach. Many places throughout the Caribbean and Florida were minimally affected by the recent hurricanes and are welcoming tourists. Destinations like the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Aruba and the Bahamas are still the exotic getaways you always dreamed

they’d be, and when you visit them, you’ll actually be supporting hurricane recovery efforts for the whole region through your tourist dollars.

Book right. The holidays are a wonderful time to travel because schools and offices are closed. However, many other would-be travelers are thinking the same thing; that’s why knowing when to book and when to fly is key for saving time and money. For Christmas travel, for example, Expedia has found that booking between Dec. 5 and 11 will yield you about 5 percent in savings. Furthermore, avoid the peak holiday travel days by leaving a day early and staying a day later.

Bundle and save. Another often-overlooked way to save a ton of money on travel is to book your flight and hotel or flight and rental car at the same time as part of a travel package.

Booking as a package can save an average of up to $600, and that extra money will come in handy while you’re enjoying your vacation or shopping for holiday gifts.

Member-only deals. A really simple way to save on hotels and activities is by logging in when you visit Expedia.com. When signing in with your account information, you’ll immediately see hotels and activities available at a 10 percent discount. Members also get points for every booking, which can be used to shave dollars off your next trip.

Precheck, precheck, precheck. Save yourself a lot of time and security line headaches by applying for TSA precheck. You’ll get to skip the longest lines at security and keep your shoes on. It’s absolutely worth the $85 fee, and your application lasts five years.

Start your travel plans today If you’ve been vacation deprived, don’t continue to settle for being just another statistic.

You work hard for your vacation time and you deserve to get away. Pick a destination you want to visit, apply the tips above and start planning. It’s the best way to turn yourself from another case of vacation deprivation into a vacation inspiration.

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Health&Fitness 5 physician-approved nutrition tips to look and feel your best From Brandpoint

Looking and feeling your best go hand in hand. When you take charge of your well-being, you’ll feel healthier inside and out. Small efforts every day add up to a big impact.

“By taking specific steps each day, you can optimize your beauty hormones,” says Dr. Shelena Lalji, founder of Dr. Shel Wellness & Aesthetic Center and medical advisor to Douglas Laboratories. “These hormones help boost your overall appearance. Features like your skin, hair and nails suddenly look stronger, younger and more radiant than ever.”

Dr. Shel says the following five steps can help jump-start your beauty hormones so you can look your best whether you’re in your 20s or 60s: Step 1: Follow a plant-based paleo eating plan.

Your diet directly affects how you feel on the inside and how you look on the outside.

Cut out dairy, sugar, gluten and alcohol to reduce inflammation internally and externally.

Boost your intake of fresh organic produce, striving for at least five servings of fruits and vegetables daily. A simple rule is, the more variety of colors you eat, the more nutrients your body receives.

Step 2: Balance your hormones through supplementation.

Talk with your health care practitioner about adding nutritional supplements that

can help support beauty hormones and skin health.Some of Dr. Shel’s favorites include: Ultra HNS, a blend of high dose biotin, methylfolate, vitamin C, zinc and Cynatine(R) HNS, a patented, solubilized keratin for the health of hair, nails and skin. Cynatine(R) HNS has demonstrated that it can improve the strength, brightness and appearance of hair, nails and skin, as well as reduce hair loss associated with washing.

Skin Nourish, a special skin nutrient blend containing polyphenolic compounds from grape seed, superoxide dismutase (SOD) from melon, vitamin C and zinc which are primary and secondary antioxidants that support the appearance of radiant skin color, contrast and integrity.

Skin Protect, a clinically studied combination of the antioxidants carnosic acid, lycopene, phytoene and phytofluene to promote smooth, healthy skin from the inside out, while helping to protect from damage caused

by UV sunlight exposure and environmental stresses.

Hydrolyzed Collagen Plus, a unique formulation for skin and joint health. Collagen peptides with hyaluronic acid and co-factors support the appearance of healthy skin by promoting collagen production, skin elasticity and hydration, while lessening the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Finally, daily probiotics and vitamin C

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support overall well-being while supporting a healthy immune system.Learn more at www. douglaslabs.com/HealthyAging.

Step 3: Identify and avoid food sensitivities.

You’re likely sensitive to some foods and don’t even know it. Pay attention to how you feel after eating certain foods. Does cheese make you feel sluggish? Does processed food make you feel bloated? To learn more, ask your doctor about running an allergy and food-sensitivity test. Then make adjustments to your nutrition as needed. If a test is not readily available, begin by cutting out processed foods including sugar, gluten and dairy.

Step 4: Focus on daily detoxification activities.

Start each day with a cup of room-temperature water with lemon to eliminate toxins from the liver and balance the body’s PH levels and get alkalinized. Exercising each day also supports detoxification, getting the heart

pumping and organs working to flush pollutants that come from daily exposure.

Step 5: Keep calm.

Stress impacts cortisol levels, suppresses the immune system and causes hormonal imbalance. Plus, it affects your overall happiness. Fortunately, managing stress is in your control. Simple deep breathing techniques and daily meditation can help you feel centered and in control. In addition, make adequate time for rest and sleep each night (at least 7 to 8 hours per night) so your body can heal and recharge. Your cortisol will start balancing out.

“Transforming your health both inside and out will boost your self-confidence so you feel your best,” says Dr. Shel. “From smart supplements to daily detox, you’ll look amazing no matter your age.”

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Home&Garden

TIPS TO SAVE MONEY AND ENERGY THIS WINTER From Brandpoint

Winter is a time of year when expenses can soar, especially your utility bills. Thankfully, Chip Wade, HGTV expert, has some advice on how you can save energy, and ultimately money, this year: Lighting: LED bulbs are 90 percent more efficient than incandescent light bulbs.

Prevent heat loss: Find and seal air leaks in your home. “Areas around windows and doors are often culprits for allowing heat to escape,” says Wade. Use caulking or weatherstripping to seal these leaks and keep the heat inside your home.

Water heating: Did you know you can control the temperature of your water heater?

Most households only require water heater thermostats to be set at 120 F, which is lower than what the temperature is typically set at. By lowering your water heating temperature, you’re not only reducing energy, but also preventing water from becoming dangerously hot.

Adjust the temperature: Hosting a gathering? Consider turning the thermostat down.

“More people in your home means an increase in your home’s temperature,” says Wade.

“To accommodate for this, I turn my thermostat five to ten degrees lower than normal before

guests arrive, so that they are comfortable.” Also, if you’re traveling, it’s good to keep in mind that programmable thermostats like the YORK Affinity Hx Touch-screen Thermostat can take care of temperature adjustments for you while you’re away. YORK’s free downloadable app allows you to control the thermostat from your smartphone, no matter where you travel.

Maintain your heating system: Be sure to schedule regular service appointments with your local technician to keep your heating and cooling system running properly. Also, set a calendar reminder to replace your air filters once a month to maintain proper airflow.

Choose a high-efficiency furnace: Save energy heating your home by choosing a highefficiency furnace. “Always consider a furnace’s annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) rating,” says Wade. “The higher the AFUE, the more efficient the furnace and the greater the amount of heat it delivers for your money. Look for models with AFUE of 90 percent or higher.”

For more ways to save energy and money, visit www.YORK.com.

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Holiday Tree’s, Blow Mold and Office Equipment.

Everything Must Go!! (General Foam Plastics Liquidation Sale) General Foam Plastics will be shutting their doors for good at the end of 2017 after being in the Plastics Business for over 50 years. Local residents and visitors from several states are piling in by the car loads to take advantage of the discounted prices on many of our seasonal items such as Christmas Trees, Blow Molds, Wreaths and other items that may still be in the warehouse. Items such as office desks, chairs, file cabinets, supplies,computers and other furniture will be available for sale also. If you haven’t already, make plans to head out to our 3321 E Princess Anne Road location in Norfolk Virginia, to take advantage of this blow out sale. Hours of Operation are 7:30 am until 2:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Store will remain open until all products are sold, don’t delay, head over today!

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Boat Trailers USED TRAILER SALE !!!

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

Estate Sale ESTATE SALE 7800 NANCY DR. NORFOLK FRI & SAT JAN 19 & 20 9 AM to 3 PM Large collection of vintage & new Snoopy & Peanut collectibles - phones, figurines, etc., washer/dryer, generator, power tools, modern & contemporary furniture, antiques, clothes, bric a brac, kitchenware, garage things, concrete yard decorations, contents of 3 bedroom home, sterling silver bars, gold jewelry PRICED TO SELL ALL MUST GO

ESTATE SALE

4221 CHESWICK LANE VA. BEACH Fri & Sat, Jan 19 & 20, 9-3

Plantation style desk, Victorian chairs & sofa, wing chairs, clocks, gun cabinet, sideboards, antique mirrors, pictures, fine Oriental lamps & student lamps, nest of tables, drop-leaf tables, mahogany dressers & chests, king-size poster bed, lots of brass & silver plate, China, crystal, costume & silver jewelry, wrought-iron kit. set, lots of stuff, still unpacking, a wonderful sale! Very clean, lots of nice things. House Alarmed.

Cash/Check Only. Larry Zedd, Va. Beach Antique Company

Cameras-Photography WANTED: High-End Film Camera Collections.

Call 757-481-5375.

Construction Equipment

ESTATE SALE-Grandma’s Attic! 217 Tara Circle Ches -Thurs to Sun Jan 18-21st 9-3 Antiques,Mid Cent,Henkel Harris,Ethan Allen,Designer Clothes,Co llectibles,Trains,Military,2000sq ft Attic Full of Vintage Goodies! Low Miles Buick Lucerne Go to ThisNThatCompany.com for pics&more info.

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Antiques & Collectibles A Basic

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RAY HIGGINS

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Border Collie Pups-Classic black w/white,

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English Bulldog Pups-Reg, 1st shots, de-wormed, fam. raised, vet checked, gorgeous, short & fat, must see. $1200. 757-408-2179.

FDSB Llewellin Setter Puppies for Sale. 2 males/1 female. $650M/$725F. Vet checked. (757)3395161 Ches. VA.

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Auctions

AUTO AUCTION JACK’S TOWING

1114 Harmony Rd. Norfolk, VA Saturday, Jan. 20, 12 Noon GATES OPEN AT 10 AM

757-474-1303

Call 461-5765. Many Late Models 90+ CARS, TRUCKS, MOTORCYCLES & SCOOTERS.

WANTED

Barrett Street Auction, next Auction Jan. 27.

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1 Piece Or Entire Contents.

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Motorcycles Honda 2014 CBR500R/RA, brand new, 145 mis., red & black, $5000 obo 228-6656

Sport Utility Vehicles Ford 2012 Escape Lt gray excel cond, blk leather int, nav, syn, sunroof, inspected, runs great, $12500, 66000 miles 8149420239

4-Wheel Drives Jeep 2014 Wrangler Sahara Unlimited Copperhead Pearl color, 6 Speed manual, new BFG A/T KO2 tires, Rockslide Engineering Steel bumper, CB, tow hitch, premium soft top, one owner, non-smoker, all scheduled maintenance by dealer, garage kept, clean Car-Fax, excellent condition, 66K miles. $28,950 757-618-5758

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For Rent-Portsmouth Apts CALL ABOUT FREE HALF MO. RENT SPECIAL!! $250 Sec Deposit. Starting at $675. 393-2111

Westhaven-2 BR, 1 BA duplex apt. $775 mo + dep. Section 8 welcome. $20 app fee 646-2398.

For Rent-Portsmouth House Churchland, W. Branch, Suffolk Homes, apts, twnhmes. $725-$1800. Kline Realty 484-0123

For Rent-Rooms CHESAPEAKE-Battlefield/Volvo Pkwy, furnished, incl. all utils, Wi-Fi. $550 mo. + dep. 757-681-4067

Kings Grant-Furnished rm, TV. $110 wk. plus dep. Call Eddie 340-4990.

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Volvo 2007 XC90 3.2 AWD White w/ tan leather.

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Trucks Ford 2001 F250 Heavy Duty Truck w/ Ladder Racks. 4 Brand New Tires Good Condition Call 757-460-0999

Ford 2013 F150 Platinum, 4X4, 77K mis., ,

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RAM 2014 1500 SLT CREW CAB 4X4 AUTO LOADED 16K MILES 1 OWNER PRICED TO SELL 25,900.00 CALL 963-2299 TRINITY PRE-OWNED vadlr

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THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE

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Environmental/ Agriculture Environmental Compliance Specialist

needed for SPSA. Environmental sampling and regulatory compliance Apply at: www.spsa.com/employee-joblistings.asp

Medical Assistant Internal Medicine Practice seeking medical assistant with at least 1 year of experience in front office operation and patient care. Knowledge in Practice Fusion preferred. Please submit your resume to pdhmd2018@gmail.com

Needed for busy Orthopaedic practice. Part time evening from 4pm to 9pm. Must be energetic and able to multi-task. Prior Orthopaedic experience strongly desired. Great working environment. Email resume to gregoryj@atlanticortho.com

Va. Bch-Free room & board taking care of senior

WHO THINK

with moderate dementia, all inclu.757-428-0838.

For Rent-To Share 2200 sq ft. Home in Blackwater Private bed & bath, avail 2/1. $650. Gene 435-1900.

For Rent-Va. Beach Apts OCEANA/HILLTOP AREA Newly renovated throughout, Spacious 2 BR, 1 BA. $795/mo. 631-1306.

For Sale-Chesapeake Home Western Branch-3 BR, 2 BA brick ranch, $212,000. Kline Realty 484-0123.

Wanted Real Estate Hampton Roads Virginia I Will Make An Offer On Your Home Today! Call Courtney 757-267-9965

Antiques & Classics

Cash or Certified Funds Day Of Sale. www.jackstowing.com. VAAF 58

Now Accepting Consignments. 463-1911

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Sun., Feb. 18, 2018. VAAR #1597. 722-9210

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Accounting/ Finance Accounts Payable Processing Supervisor (#00896) The Office of Finance at Old Dominion University is seeking candidates for a Financial Services Specialist I position. This position will supervise the Accounts Payable Processing Staff by monitoring the daily activity in the production section of accounts payable. This position opens January 15, 2018. To apply, please visit http://jobs.odu.edu/postings/7310 and follow the online instructions.

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Chevrolet 2003 Corvette 50th Anniversary Edition. Loaded, only 15,000 miles. Showroom condition. $24,000. Call 422-3436.

Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center www.vbpcweb.com

7x20 PJ Flat bed trailer Heavy duty flat bed for sale 7’x20’ 14000 GVWR bumper pull trailer.

Double 8 lug 7000 pound axles. Built in ramp storage w/ramps included. Heavy duty front jack, plus 2 rear jacks for leveling while loading.

Electric Brakes. Clear title in hand. 4750 OBO credit cards accepted. Call/text 757-687-9173.

Or anthony@peinc.co

THEY HAVE THEIR CHILD IN THE RIGHT SEAT.

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

FREE TOWING. 749-8035 AUTOS ACCEPTED - Any Year, Make Or Model TOP DOLLAR, FAST, FREE TOWING. 757-737-2465 Or 757-754-9675

CASH PAID FOR JUNK and/or salvaged vehicles. Quick response. Call 757-754-0614.

MISSING!-MY 1ST CAR-ORANGE 1973 VW SUPER BEETLE! PLEASE HELP find Gertie.

Bought her 1973,VW dealer Laskin Rd.,sold 1993-94,someone Va. Bch. Gertie had CB antenna on top,vin 1332325451. PLEASE CALL 757-412-0506 if you see Gertie,or own this car.

I would like to make offer to buy her back. I MISS HER!

4-Wheel Drives

Maintenance

KNOW

FOR SURE IF YOUR CHILD IS IN THE RIGHT CAR SEAT.

JANITORIAL ATTENDANT

The Norfolk Airport Authority® is currently accepting application forms for Janitorial Attendant until 4:00 PM on January 26, 2018. Visit www.norfolkairport.com/employment for details. EOE F/M/Vets/Disabled

JANITORIAL ATTENDANT

The Norfolk Airport Authority® is currently accepting application forms for Janitorial Attendant until 4:00 PM on January 26, 2018. Visit www.norfolkairport.com/employment for details. EOE F/M/Vets/Disabled

VISIT SAFERCAR.GOV/THERIGHTSEAT

FORD 1984 Mustang BOSS 5.0 HO Moving - Must Sell by ORIGINAL OWNER, Garaged since new. 5-spd.

Factory T-tops - Many new upgrades, shocks /strutscoated headers- stnlss.stl. dual exhst. new tires & wheels. Just inspected. Strong H.O motor/ no issues. $5,500 obo. Local Cell 210-787-0534.

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

needed for apartment community in Norfolk. Applicants must be HVAC certified, have a valid driver’s license and be familiar with all phases of apartment maintenance. Excellent pay and benefits to include FREE health insurance and 401K. Email resume to jenny@kotarides.com

Part-Time/ Seasonal PT Service Coordinator Luther Manor Senior Apartments. Call for Info Mary Parks/Terri Cosby 757 463-3510

Ship Building Ship Repair

Director of Human Resources Take this opportunity to become part of, and grow with this 5-star healthcare organization.

The incumbent provides professional Human Resources Management for the hospital operations for approximately 425 employees.

Specific areas of responsibility include but are not limited to recruitment, retention, employee relations, benefits management and workers' compensation. Maintaining compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations is a key responsibility. Accomplishment of these primary functions is established in concert with a 5 person Human Resources staff . The HRD will possess strong customer service, critical thinking, and time management skills along with coaching and conflict resolutions skills.

Chevolet 2017 Colorado 4WD/Z71 Pkg.Cajun Red,V6,8Sp trans.lots of options, plus add on’s.

Only 1450 mi. ONLY $33,995 Ph: (757) 482-2759 Ford 2003 Excursion Fully Loaded Eddie Bauer Edition, 6.0 Turbo Diesel Engine, Low Miles Call 757460-0999

Maintenance Technician (Franklin, VA) FRHA is seeking experienced, skilled candidates to provide daily upkeep of its apartment homes. For info, call 757-562-0384 or visit frhaonline.org.

Teddy Bear Yorkie Poos Ready for X-Mas! Parents onsite 2F 1 M. Call 757-404-8990 pics upon request

#01A Black Sifted TOPSOIL

Coin Collections

A New Career in just 8 Months!

Visit us at www.caycereilly.edu.

Enter an allied health field that the US Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts will grow faster than average - Massage Therapy! Cayce/Reilly School of Massage has been recognized as one of the top schools in the country for the past 30 years.

We offer flexible full-time, part-time, and evening classes. Cayce/Reilly School of Massage is approved to offer Federal Financial Aid to those who qualify. As a Veteran, you may be eligible for educational benefits through numerous GI Bill programs, including post-911 GI Bill and MyCAA.

GHENT-8 Great Locations

Medical Assistant

6 yds $205, Mulch $25/yd; Compost $30/yd.

Rock, Sand & Firewood. D. Miller’s, 482-5083

I BUY COINS

Education/Training

For Rent-Norfolk Apts

Akc dachshund piebald male 434-470-4034

Topsoil-Mulch

DECOYS WANTED Highest CA$H prices paid Old wooden ducks or Canvas geese Swans and Shorebirds. Also buying Old fishing tackle & Wooden lures Boat oars Nautical & Lifesaving items Call Mark at 757-721-2746

Plumber II #23360

The City of Virginia Beach Department of Public Works is recruiting for an experienced Plumber with at least 5 years of experience in plumbing. For more information and to apply online by 1/24/18 go to www.vbgovcareers.com EOE

Pet Stud Service MALE MALTESE FOR STUD NEED FEMALE TO BREED. NO STUD FEE. Male owner to choose pick of the litter. Female owner to keep all other pups. Blue Ribbon Show Champion Bloodline. DNA paperwork will be provided for male. Call 757-975-7433

Yorkie (F) born 9/18. CKC Tiny, cute, cuddly, ready to go. Parents on site. $800 call/text 805-824-6059

24/7. Free Estimates.

Fair Pay and Benefits. No Layoffs.

Call 757-390-0022.

Lake Taylor Hospital is hiring for all Healthcare Related Positions. Visit our website at www.laketaylor.org for more information.

Twin $99, Full $119, Queen $129, King $189 Financing Available. Can Deliver. 757-490-3902.

Working or Broken

Will Come to You for Antiques

HVAC Mechanics/Technicians/Helpers

Healthcare/ Medical

Wrist Watches 25 Yrs. Exp. Licensed

Building & Construction/ Skilled Trades

2 Pc. All New Mattress Sets-In Plastic

SHORKIE PUPS. Available Jan. 1. Don’t shed! $850. Reserve now. Call or text 757-724-5978

Pocket Watches

Site Coordinator/Recruiter MK Industries is hiring a Coordinator/Recruiter for VA office. Pay $18.00 per hour plus commission.

Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Recruiting experience and skilled trade knowledge is a plus. Send resume to Julie at jlord@mkpro.com 1-800-573-6269

LM42 TRENCHER, new motor, new bar & chain, new plow blade, excel condition, $14,500 obo. Call 757-718-8880.

Estate Sale-428 Coconut Lane, Va. Beach, Sat.

& Sun. 1/20 & 1/21, 9-4 PM. Camera collection with speed Graphex X3, jon boat, antique & painted furniture, sports memorabilia, roll-top desk, kit. ware, children’s books, toys, highchair, car seat, strollers, bikes, clothes-newborn to 7. Something For Everyone. Cash & Checks Only.

Administration/ General Office

Jewett 1923 touring car complete frame off in 2012, black and burgundy, runs and looks great. one of 111 know in existence. $17,500 obo.call 757-787-1116 or email tippe7deaux@ gmail.com

Automobiles for Sale BMW 2016 435i 2dr Mineral Grey Metallic, Oyster Dakota Leather, Luxury package, Tech package, Driver Assist, Heated seats, Sunroof, Garage kept, 9200 miles $39,000 Call 757-227-3030 9am-4pm M-F Buick 2010 Lacrosse cxl PEARL WHITE, tan lthr, factory chrome rims, cd, htd seats,htd steer wheel, cool seats, cd,xm, non smoker, garaged kept, fully serviced,absolutely flawless!clean VA title. 144,800 mls $7,900 (757-717-1997)

business services 757.622.1455

Additions Additions, Sunrooms, Roofs, Decks & Other home Improvements. Chesapeake Office 757-274-4533. Suffolk Office 986-3777. BBB Accredited. www.builderscorporation.com

Attorneys

DIVORCE/WILLS

Buick 2014 Verano Base, silver, auto, warranty, excel cond, 11,000 mi., $12,000, 757-793-0447

Uncontested. $395 + $86 filing fee.

No court appearance req’d. Wills $275 Member BBB. Se Habla Espanol Hilton Oliver, atty. 757-490-0126

Camaro 2002 Camaro, 1 owner, T-top, V-6, clean, dependable, low mis, $3900 obo. 647-3954

Automotive Service

FORD 2003 TAURUS SES 4dr Sedan LOW MILEAGE (71K) White,Good Condition,$2195,757-488-2030

Ford 2007 Taurus 4 door sedan bronze 6 cylinder in good condition with a uhaul tow for bike or light trailer automatic current inspection 260000 miles Call Ken @ 7577182980 or email krhill@verizon.net $850 cash or best offer Ford 2009 Escape 134,000 mis. Black w/ black interior, clean & well maintained. $5,000 757-6894482 or 757-406-8866.

Ford 2011 Escape Limited Exc Condition, Auto, V-6, Blue w/ BLK Leather Int., New Tires, NAV, Financing Avail. $8,999. 630-5132 Hyundai 2009 Accent Please call Rhonda at 757995-8762. $3800 is price. Car in good condition.

www.ecomaxtires.com - 10% Military Discount Quality new and used tires at unbeatable prices! We provide professional tire & wheel/rim installation, tire service & repair, and minor wheel/rim repair.

Concrete/Asphalt *S & H Enterprise 20 Yrs. Concrete Exp. All types of concrete work driveways, stamped & exposed. We Accept Card Cards 652-4050. www.shabazznva.com

Electrical Work 10% OFF ABSOLUTELY ANY JOB

Free Estimates $100 OFF ANY BREAKER BOX COLE ELECTRIC - 498-2653

Floors

D&W Garages - 20x24' $15,995; 24x24'

5819 Northampton Blvd, Va. Bch. Rms start at $45.99 + tax daily & $225+ tax wkly. 460-1000.

Low Weekly Rates avail starting $210 week.

Oceanfront Hotel. 1719 Atlantic Ave. 757-425-5511 Motel 6-Ocean View. New rms, near fishing pier,

$199 wk, kitchenette avail. Pet ok. 757-480-9611

For Lease-Industrial Office Warehouse

Chesapeake 1200 & 1500 sq. ft. Call 485-1323.

Va. Beach-3000 sq. ft. shop & 2 offices, 14’

doors, utilities & air included. $1800. 499-8000.

(A) FAMILY TRASH MAN

Household, demo inside & out, construction sites, dumpster drop off, backhoe work. We haul it all!

20 yrs exp, lic & ins. 485-1414

Plastering/Drywall A1 PLASTER & REPAIR 32 Yrs Exp.

Small Repair Specialist. Affordable Pricing.

Licensed & Insured.We Get The Job Done! 237-5999

DRYWALL REPAIRS 757-497-DONE (3663) SPECIALIZING IN CEILINGS

Walls, Cracks, Circle Ceilings & All. Free Estimates.

Licensed & Insured. 757-695-7755.

Plumbing/Heating/Air NORFOLK PLUMBING, INC. “THE ORIGINAL” 757-466-0644 “YOUR PLUMBERS IN THE BRIGHT YELLOW TRUCKS”

Roofing-Guttering

Mazda 2000 Miata LS, dark green, tan leath-

For Rent-Furnished Apts

Moving-Hauling

removal, wallpaper hanging & removal, deck staining, power washing, painting interior & ext. Lic’d/ Insured. Credit Cards accepted. 757-512-4433

Burial/Cemetery Plot

Norfolk - Refurbished 2 BR, 2 BA, balcony, end unit, pool, near Norfolk Naval Base $950. 575-2013

FREE INSPECTIONS

757-502-0200.

(Mention This Ad and Get $100 Off)

Painting/Decorating

Sheet Metal Mechanics & Helpers

For Rent-Condo

UNIVERSAL INSULATION DOCTOR Attic Insulation l Insulation Removal l Crawl Space Insulation l l Insulation Upgrade l

E & P Painting & Drywall, Popcorn ceiling

We'll bring samples to your home, measure, and can even install the next day. We are Hampton Roads largest flooring dealer, so you get your floors installed right and at the lowest price guaranteed.

CALL 453-8000 for your free quote.

Woodlawn Mem-In Garden of 10 Commandments, 2 space, 2 vaults, 2 memorial plaques, bronze on granite w/bronze vase, 870-930-9996.

Home Improvements HOME INSULATION

Reasonable Rates, Licensed & Insured. bandjmoving.com 757-576-1290

MAYBACH 2007 MODEL 57 - VERY RARE, NEW CONDITION, GRAY EXT., W/BLACK LEATHER INT. LOW 39K MILES, 2 TV’S & DVD PLAYER, REAR ENTERTAINMENT PKG, REFRIGERATOR, 20’ MAYBACH CHROME WHEELS, 2 REMOTE KEYS, ONE OWNER CLEAN CARFAX. UNMATCHED LUXURY, PERFORMANCE & ELEGANCE, NEW $341,000. CURRENT BOOK $132,000. ON SALE @ $89,000. CALL 1(757)373-3257.

VaDlr

Must have exp installing commercial duct work, must have own tools & transportation. Good benefits. Southern Sheet Metal 757-934-2709

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B & J MOVING

CHEVROLET 2007 COBALT AC RECENT INSPECTION MUST SEE! GOOD MILES 3750.00 963-2299 TRINITY PRE-OWNED vadlr

APPLY: Online: www.laketaylor.org/careers Fax: 757-321-4808 Email: jobs@laketaylor.org In Person:1309 Kempsville Road, Norfolk, VA 23502 (EOE)

Skilled Trades (Manufacturing)

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er 111K, needs new top, $3800. 757-377-2658.

Nissan 2010 Rogue Clean, good tires, new inspection and battery. Have all service paperwork. Non smoker. Lowest price in town!!!788-4048 Toyota 2008 Prius Touring Package $6,995 Blue, 70K miles, 45 mpg Org. Owner, Nav, Bluetooth, JBL sound system, Leather seats, Power windows, Rear camera, 4 dr htbk 757-305-8329

Campers/RVs 5TH WHEEL SALE

2014 Avenger 528SGS, $18,500 2014 Cougar 28SGS, $18,750 2013 Vengence 306V, $26,500 2010 Sabre, 1.5 Bath, $16,900 2006 Puma, 282RK, $9500 2004 Montana, 3255RL, $9500 SNYDER’S RV 499-8000 Processing Fee $225 www.snydersrv.com CONSIGNMENTS WANTED! Let us clean, sell, & finance your RV. Snyders RV 499-8000.

NEW FLOORING FAST!!

Garages $17,995; 24x30’ $20,995; w/Slab & Vinyl Siding.

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

General Repairs A+ Affordable Handyman To Meet Your Budget. Call Stanley Services, Any Repairs & Improvements You Need From Roofs, Gutters, Siding, Painting, Etc. Military & Senior Disc. Lic’d/Ins. Stanley’s 289-0044

*A FLAT RUBBER, HOT TAR,

Shingles, Slate, Tile, Chimney Flashing, Siding.

Licensed & Insured Call Today! 757-718-1072

CALVIN’S ROOFING REPAIR - Roofing of all types-shingles/gutters. Free est. 10% Ad Discount.

30+ yrs exp. BBB. Lic/Insured. 757-382-0031.

J.K. ROOFING

LEAKING ROOF, REPAIR SPECIAL 30 YEAR ARCHITECT SHINGLE. $1.99 PER SQ. FT. GUTTER & SIDING. PLUS HANDYMAN. LICENSED & INSURED

Call (757) 880-5215

Siding

BEST PRICE EXTERIORS: 757-639-4692 Siding, Windows, Trim, Roofing & Gutters.

FREE ESTIMATES! Lic. & Insured. Lowest Prices & Top Quality Work. BBB A Plus Rating

HHH Affordable Same Day Repair HHH

Frank’s Siding & Repairs 227-8964

Home Improvements AIR-DUCT CLEANING

FLOYD'S TREE SERVICE

All Handyman, Int & Ext: Bathrooms, Small Jobs, Remodel. 30 Yrs. Exp. BBB A+ Rating. 430-2612.

UNIVERSAL DUCT CLEANING FREE INSPECTIONS Member BBB 757-502-0200

Repairing Siding & Trim. Also Small & Large Jobs.

Lic/Ins. Low Prices BBB A+ RATING.

Tree Service Pruning. Trimming, Removal.

Free Estimates. Licensed & Insured. 420-6396

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Free Stump Grinding With Tree Removal H 100% Price Match Guarantee. 757-587-9568 H

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