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NAS Oceana Air Detachment realigns to NAVSTA Norfolk

By MCSN (SW/AW) Molly A. Treece Navy Public Affairs Support Element East

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MCSN Andrew Sulayao Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick D. West talks with Sailors stationed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during the ship’s “mentorship fair” at the Huntington Hall gym in Newport News.

A disestablishment and realignment ceremony was held onboard Naval Station Norfolk, Jan. 20.

The command formerly known as Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Air Detachment Norfolk was disestablished and realigned, becoming the Air Operations Department at Naval Station Norfolk. When Naval Air Station Norfolk was disestablished in 1999, Air Operations personnel were programmatically aligned to Naval Air Station Oceana as NAS Oceana Air Detachment Norfolk. The ceremony marked the realignment of Air Operations to Naval Station Norfolk.

MCPON SPEAKS AT USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT’S FIRST MENTORSHIP FAIR Fair focused on physical, spiritual, mental health and education

By MC3 (SW/AW) Jessica Echerri USS Theodore Roosevelt Public Affairs

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Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (SS/SW) Rick D. West visited Sailors aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during their first-ever Mentorship Fair, Jan. 19.

West spoke at an enlisted all-

hands call about the importance of mentorship of today’s Sailors from a holistic perspective and to answer Sailors’ questions.

“Mentorship is a very important part of the Navy,” said West. “Mentorship fosters teamwork, which fosters success. It’s about reaching out to each other and getting honest advice.”

Sailors from various departments aboard TR set up informational booths in the gym, each of which demonstrated areas Sailors might require mentoring in. The advice provided in the displays was designed to help Sailors in their ca-

West gave Sailors insight on how mentorship helped him become the highest ranking enlisted Sailor in the U.S. Navy.

“I’ve had several mentors during my career,” West explained. “We always worked as a team. It’s about - Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (SS/SW) Rick D. West having that person I could always go to with any question.”

While having a mentor is imporreers and personal lives by provid- Rashad White. “It’s one of the tant to a Sailor’s career, West also ing physical, spiritual and mental tools the ship provides to help Sail- stressed the importance of mentorhealth, education and medical in- ors stay healthy, which helps their ing others and doing what is necesformation. career too. It’s important for Sailors sary to help a fellow Sailor.

“We set up a booth to educate the and their mentors to learn about ev“When you see a shipmate starcommand about dental hygiene,” erything they can take advantage of ing into trouble, that’s when I said Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class to succeed.” expect you to step up,” said West.

Mentorship fosters teamwork, which fosters success. It’s about reaching out to each other and getting honest advice.”

Norfolk Submariners give back to local community

Navy ramps up initiative to support Sailors up for separation or conversion

By MCC (SW/AW) Christina M. Shaw

By MC1 (SW) Kim Williams

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Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic Public Affairs

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Since the announcement of the Enlisted Retention Boards (ERB), the Navy has ramped up their initiative with an immediate response to accommodate and support Sailors up for separation or conversion.

“My primary concern right now is making sure we do everything in our power to stay true to our responsibilities to these Sailors and their families and make their transition to civilian life as smooth as possible. To that end, our Navy will be offering additional services beyond the transition assistance programs typically available to all departing Sailors. Some of these benefits include pre-separation transition coaching, resume writing, job interview preparation and job search assistance,” Adm. John C. Harvey, Jr., Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command blogged in November of last year. “... It’s absolutely critical that we make sure our Sailors are aware of (and attend!) these work-

Sailors from the Ohio-class ballisticmissile submarine USS West Virginia (SSBN-736) volunteered with the nonprofit organization Habitat for Humanity during a home build in Virginia Beach, Jan. 18.

The crew of volunteers helped put the finishing touches on four newly constructed three bedroom, two bathroom homes, which Habitat for Humanity and its volunteers will present to waiting families on Jan. 21.

“For most people, buying a home is one of the biggest purchases you’ll make in your life,” said Chief Fire Control Technician Angel Rivera, West Virginia’s fire control and torpedo division leading chief petty officer. “Imagine receiving a gift like this from a group of people. It is a great way to give back.”

The submariners, along with several

» see ERB | A7 WHIDBEY ISLAND SAILORS TOUR ITALY Twenty-three Sailors and Marines aboard USS Whidbey Island received a blessing from Pope Benedict XVI during a visit to Rome, Jan. 18.The group traveled from Naples to Rome to attend the Pope’s weekly Wednesday general audience at Vatican City. » see A6

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MC1 (SW) Kim Williams A Sailor assigned to the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS West Virginia (SSBN-736) volunteers with non-profit organization Habitat for Humanity during a home build in Virginia Beach, Jan. 18.

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other volunteers from the Hampton Roads community, have volunteered at two sites in Portsmouth and Virginia Beach since their arrival to the state in 2011.

“I love helping the families,” said Missile Technician 3rd Class Robert Gloden from Yale, Mich. and West Virginia’s volunteer coordinator. “I have met most of the families that we are building these homes for and they are great people. With the economy being the way it is now, these projects help people who may be struggling, working multiple jobs to make ends meet, get an interest-free mortgage,” said Gloden.

“It’s helpful for the command to be supportive like this in the community and also lets them know that we are here to support Virginia residents and help out the best we can.”

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Exception Family Members not a ‘career killer,’ Sailors encouraged to enroll The Flagship Staff Writer

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Capt. Lowell D. Crow, a Navy veteran of 28 years, knows a lot about adversity.

He has served on seven different ships as everything from a gunner to chief engineer, and then as a commanding officer. He has been an instructor, flag secretary, a branch chief and, currently, the Commanding Officer of Naval Weapons Station Yorktown. The one thing he hasn’t had to do is stress about meeting his family’s medical needs, and he has been in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) for more than 20 years.

EFMP was established in 1987 and requires coordination of early intervention, special education and related services for children with disabilities who are attending, or eligible to attend Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS).

I have never been denied a promotion or a set of orders because I am on EFM. I would encourage (Sailors) to enroll in the program.”

- Capt. Lowell D. Crow

In September 1988, the Department of the Navy EFMP evolved to include the identification and enrollment of all family members with special needs at overseas and continental United States (CONUS) locations.

Crow found out his wife needed special care when he was being screened for a change of homeport for the USS Germantown (LSD 42) in 1991.

“It was right after I was married,” Crow said, explaining that the process for enrollment was more extravagant back then. “It was difficult. Back in 1991 it took

a few weeks. We had to go through the hospital to get our cases worked, and the EFMP desk was in Washington, D.C. and detailers were in Millington, Tenn.

It slowed the orders process down. All of that has now been streamlined – now it takes a few days.”

Even with the process of enrollment being difficult, he wouldn’t have had it any other way.

“It helped the detailers ensure I was detailed to jobs, or adjust my orders, to meet the requirements of my family,” said Crow.

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It is no wonder that he doesn’t think that having a family member in EFMP will hold him back.

“I have been a commanding officer three times and I have made captain,” said Crow.

In fact, he has some advice for Sailors who think that having an EFM will be a “career killer.”

“I have never been denied a promotion or a set of orders because I am on EFM. I would encourage (Sailors) to enroll in the program,” Crow explained. “It will not affect their ability to get the fulfilling and career jobs. It will, however, ensure your family is taken care of – both educationally and medically.”

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ARLINGTON SAILORS TO SUPPORT BOLD ALLIGATOR 2012

By MC1 Eric Brown PCU Arlington (LPD 24) Public Affairs

Bold Alligator 2012 will test and strengthen the six core capabilities of the U.S. Maritime Strategy: forward presence, deterrence, sea control, power projection, maritime security and humanitarian assistance/ disaster response. The nation’s largest joint, multi-national amphibious exercise will take place from Jan. 30 - Feb. 12.

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MC3 Lauren G. Randall Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mark Ferguson meets with Sailors to discuss career opportunities and transitioning from military to civilian during a Shipmates to Workmates career forum.

NAVSTA Norfolk hosts ‘Shipmates to Workmates’ career forum

By MC3 Lauren G. Randall Navy Public Affairs Support Element East

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Naval Station Norfolk hosted a “Shipmates to Workmates� career forum to assist Sailors who are transitioning from military to civilian careers, Jan. 17.

Shipmates to Workmates is an initiative that assists Sailors in ďŹ nding and competing for civilian jobs at partnering commands. It is managed jointly by Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Air Systems Command, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Naval Supply Systems Command, Navy Installations Command, Space and Naval Warfare Command, and the OfďŹ ce of the Chief of Naval Operations.

Adm. Mark E. Ferguson, Vice Chief of Naval Operations, attended the forum and spoke to Sailors about career opportunities and transitioning from the military to civilian life. “I came today to see ďŹ rsthand the transition assistance that we are providing our Sailors who will be leaving the Navy in the next year,â€? said Ferguson. “We’re making a concerted effort as a Navy to provide specialized assistance for those Sailors affected by Enlisted Retention Boards (ERB), as well as Sailors who are separating at the end of their enlistment or retiring.â€?

The program provides Sailors one place where they can ďŹ nd transition resources, assistance with applications and resumes, as well as information on applying for federal jobs.

Sailors attending the forum were able to talk to human resources personnel from the partnering commands for resume review, general assistance with job searches and to discuss job and career opportunities.

The “Shipmates to Workmatesâ€? program is just one of many transition beneďŹ ts available to Sailors including those affected by the ERB. For additional resources and assistance, separating Sailors can go to the Shipmates to Workmates website, http://jobs.navair.navy.mil/SM2WM/.

For more information about ERB and other transition beneďŹ ts, visit the NPC ERB website at www.npc.navy. mil/boards/ERB/, contact the NPC customer service center at (866) UASK-NPC (1-866-827-5672) or email cscmailbox@navy.mil.

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More than 15 Pre-commissioning Unit Arlington (LPD 24) Sailors will get underway aboard USS San Antonio (LPD 17), USS New York (LPD 21) and USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) in support of the nation’s largest joint, multi-national amphibious exercise, from Jan. 30 - Feb. 12.

Led by Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) and Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Exercise Bold Alligator 2012 (BA 12) is designed to revitalize, reďŹ ne and strengthen the fundamental roles of the NavyMarine Corps team as â€œďŹ ghters from the sea,â€? by conducting large-scale, integrated amphibious operations. “Our adversaries today are capable of employing a range of hybrid tactics to disrupt our missions and threaten our forces aoat,â€? blogged USFF’s Adm. John Harvey, Jr. “For this reason, we must be ready and stay ready to ďŹ ght at sea as we are conducting the ship-to-objective movement.â€?

BA 12 leaders will plan and execute a brigade-sized amphibious assault, emphasizing the Navy-Marine Corps capabilities in undeveloped theaters of operations. “This is a great opportunity for us because it gives us the chance to actually go out and do our expeditionary mission,â€? noted Cmdr. Brett Hershman, Arlington’s Executive OfďŹ cer. “After 10 years of ground wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, one of our maritime goals is to get our Navy-Marine Corps team back to our expeditionary roots.â€?

Arlington Sailors are no stranger to sister ships San Antonio and New York, or dock landing ship Oak Hill, all homeported in Hampton Roads. Since last spring, numerous Arlington crew members have earned qualiďŹ cations, skills and experience aboard the ships, in port and underway. “When our Sailors aren’t in schools, training here at the detachment or completing Navy Knowledge Online courses, we get them down to the ships on the waterfront, which are the best schoolhouses we have,â€? Hershman explained. “The more time our Sailors spend aboard the ships – particularly the LPD 17 class – the better.â€?

BA 12 will test and strengthen the six core capabilities of the U.S. Maritime Strategy: forward presence, deterrence, sea control, power projection, maritime security and humanitarian assistance/disaster response. “By participating in this, our Sailors are going to be able to do things they wouldn’t normally be able to on a pre-com, where our focus is usually on textbook training,â€? said Hershman. “They are going to get the practical application and see what Arlington will eventually be doing when the ship passes her ďŹ nal contract trials and becomes a deploying unit.â€?

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OCEANA HONORS MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Celebration held to pay tribute to MLK, promote diversity in Navy

I’m saying that we’re on the move – I’m saying that Dr. King’s teachings are working. I’m saying that I’m proud of what you are doing here today.”

By MC3 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos NAS Oceana Public Affairs

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Sailors and civilians gathered, Jan. 11, at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Dam Neck Annex Chapel by the Sea to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and to promote the diversity of the Navy.

Following the parading of the colors, NAS Oceana Command Chaplain Cmdr. Vinson Miller gave the invocation, highlighting the message of brotherhood in Dr. King’s legacy.

“He (King) said the ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. The true neighbor will risk his position, his prestige and even his life for the welfare of others. In dangerous valley’s and hazardous pathways he will lift some bruised and beaten brother to a higher and more noble life,” said Miller, paraphrasing the civil rights leader.

A short slide show about the highlights of King’s message of non-violence and equality was also presented.

A performance by Mount Bethel Baptist Church Praise Dancers of Virginia Beach was followed by 13-year-old Rae’Vaughn Johnson’s reciting of King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, which received a standing ovation from the audience.

The guest speaker, Rev. Dr. Derek Keith Ross, a retired

- Rev. Dr. Derek Keith Ross, Commander and Navy chaplain (ret.)

Sailors and Department of Defense (DoD) civilians observe Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at the Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Dam Neck Annex Chapel by the Sea, Jan. 11. The first federal holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was observed in 1986 to recognize the many accomplishments of the civil rights leader. This year marks the 26th observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the United States.

Photos by MC3 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos Mount Bethel Baptist Church Praise Dancers in Virginia Beach perform as part of the annual observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at the Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Dam Neck Annex, Jan. 11.

commander and Navy chap- sage and legacy and how this lain, spoke of the history of affected his life as a black man African Americans in America in America. and emphasized King’s mes“What am I saying? I’m

saying that we’re on the move – I’m saying that Dr. King’s teachings are working. I’m saying that I’m

proud of what you are doing here today,” said Ross. “I’m confident that you will take these teachings and proclaim them everywhere you go.”

NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. James Webb closed the program by citing the fragileness of the progress that society has made and the responsibility of service members and civilians to help realize King’s dream of America.

“You have to understand this is part of our history, this is part of who we have become. The great integrator is the United States military,” said Webb.

“Our job in the military is to continue to show that not only do we defend our country, not only do we sacrifice time with our family, with our friends, when we go on deployments, but that we always share the integration, the team work, the

■ the history The holiday was established by President Reagan in 1983. The first official observance was held Jan. 15, 1986, the anniversary of King’s birthday.

family that we have to have to do our job every day. We must never forget that it can go away in an instant if we don’t continue to enforce all that has been earned.”

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was established by President Ronald Reagan in 1983.

The first official observance was held Jan. 15, 1986, the anniversary of King’s birthday. In 1992, President George H. W. Bush proclaimed the federal holiday would be observed on the third Monday of January.

To further honor the civil rights leader, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial was dedicated Oct. 16, 2011 and is the first monument dedicated to an African American on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. For more information about the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, visit http://mlkday.gov/

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Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta is briefed on the functions of the combat direction center during a visit aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).

The Enterprise Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX).

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SECDEF tours USS Enterprise, addresses crew Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta visits ship while underway in Atlantic

■ SECDEF coins given Following the all-hands call, Panetta presented 200 Sailors with his personal coin.

“It was one of the coolest things I’ve done in my military career,” said Machinist’s Mate 1st Class James Holman.

Even after 50 years of service, because of your tireless work on the Big E, there is no other nation that can match this ship.”

- Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta

By MC3 Scott Pittman Enterprise Carrier Strike Group Public Affairs

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Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Leon E. Panetta visited the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, Jan. 21 - 22.

Following his arrival on the carrier’s flight deck via helicopter, Panetta was greeted by Rear Adm. Walter E. Carter, Commander, Carrier Strike Group 12 and Capt. William C. Hamilton, Jr., Enterprise Commanding Officer.

Following a brief meeting, Panetta ate lunch with enlisted Sailors on the mess decks and held an all-hands call for more than 1,700 Sailors and Marines.

“Even after 50 years of service, because of your tireless work on the Big E, there is no other nation that can match this ship,” Panetta told the crew. “This is a great ship and all of you are a great crew.”

Twenty-one of the Sailors who gathered in the ship’s hangar bay had the privilege of being re-enlisted by Panetta, who also presented awards to 10 additional Enterprise Sailors.

“It’s an amazing feeling and it’s something I never thought would happen,” said Senior Chief Navy Counselor Ramous K. Fleming, one of the Sailors who reenlisted, Jan. 21. “It fills me with pride to get to stand in front of someone as high ranking as the Secretary of Defense and renew my commitment to my country.”

Following the all-hands call, Panetta presented 200 Sailors with his personal coin.

“It was one of the coolest things I’ve done in my military career,” said Machinist’s Mate 1st Class James Holman, the Reactor Labs leading petty officer. “It’ll be cool to show my parents the SECDEF coin I received and the picture I took with Mr. Panetta, because how many people can say they’ve met the

MC3 Scott Pittman Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta re-enlists 21 Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).

I enjoyed every aspect of the ship, but the greatest thrill was watching the aircraft takeoffs and landings – a thrill I will never forget.”

- Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta

Secretary of Defense?”

That evening, the SECDEF ate dinner in the Enterprise wardroom with junior officers before heading to the flag bridge to watch evening flight operations.

“I’ve had a really good tour,” said Panetta.

“I enjoyed every aspect of the ship, but the greatest thrill was watching the aircraft takeoffs and landings – a thrill I will never forget.”

“Carriers play a major role in our military, not only today, but they will play a role in our future,” said Panetta. “You are part of what keeps our force agile, flexible, quickly deployable and capable of taking on any enemy anywhere in the world.”

■ rare privilege Twenty-one of the Sailors who gathered in the ship’s hangar bay had the privilege of being re-enlisted by Panetta, who also presented awards to 10 additional Enterprise Sailors.

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta arrives aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).

MC2 Michael L. Croft, Jr. Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta speaks with Damage Controlman 2nd Class Benjamin Clark during lunch on the mess decks aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).

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Pope Benedict XVI blesses Whidbey Island Sailors, Marines

By Lt. j.g. Bree Dail USS Whidbey Island Public Affairs

ROME, ITALY

Twenty-three Sailors and Marines aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) received a blessing from Pope Benedict XVI during a visit to Rome, Jan. 18.

The group traveled from Naples to Rome to attend Pope Benedict’s weekly Wednesday general audience at Vatican City.

The Pope welcomed groups from all over the world and then specifically mentioned the U.S. service members. “I also greet the group of Sailors and Marines from the United States and accord to you and your families God’s abundant blessings.”

Regardless of their faith, Whidbey Island service members responded warmly to the Papal blessing.

“My whole family is Catholic and I am currently studying to fully enter the Catholic church, but I am the one who gets to see him before they do,” said Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class (FMF) George Serrano. “Seeing him give a shout-out to the Sailors and Marines – it was just an awesome experience. Also, listening to him (greet a group) in Spanish – that definitely made me feel like I was at home.”

“For someone who is not Catholic, it was still an overwhelming and an amazing thing to know that someone, such a high and popular person, is welcoming you in front of all these people,” said Cpl. Weston Sherwood, from Whidbey Island’s embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit.

Following the general audience, service members toured St. Peter’s Basilica and the excavations under the Basilica, known as “The Scavi Tour,” which ended at the bones of St. Peter, the first Pope of the Catholic church.

Later, service members toured some of Rome’s most famous sights, such as the Roman Forum, Coliseum, Santa Maria sopra Minerva, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona.

“Rome is probably one of the places I’ve been dreaming about visiting for a while,” said Operations Specialist Seaman Sierra Spencer. “(This) ranks No. 1 on the liberty ports we’ve visited.”

“It was one of those oncein-a-lifetime experiences,” said Cpl. Evan Carrillo. “It was overwhelming at first, seeing all those sights and all the history surrounding them. I still feel that sense of being overwhelmed. I’m

MC3 (SW/AW) Desiree D. Green Above: U.S. Navy Sailors man the rails aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) while arriving in Valletta, Malta for a scheduled port visit.

Left: Sailors and Marines deployed aboard USS Whidbey Island explore St. Peter’s Basilica while on a guided tour of the Vatican City and Rome during a port visit in Naples, Italy, Jan. 18. Whidbey Island is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.

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going to have to look through all the pictures I took to be like, ‘Oh yeah, yeah ... I remember when we saw this or that.’”

After more than 300 days away from family and loved ones, the visit to Rome and the Vatican provided unforgettable moments for some Sailors and Marines.

“I think the highlights of the visit for me would probably be a mix of seeing the Coliseum and seeing the Pope, because the Pope is such a huge figure in the

world – one of the few people that everybody knows – and to actually see him in person and hear him reading the scriptures to the audience ... that was pretty awesome,” said Sgt. Renn Shaver. “And the Coliseum, because obviously I’m a Marine, so of course I love that kind of stuff!”

“It was the best experi-

ence in my life – truly amazing,” said Serrano. “Out of all the ports we visited, this was the best one. The highlight for me was seeing the Pope – you don’t get a shoutout from the Pope every day, right? It’s not just some random guy saying, ‘Hey’ or ‘God bless you,’ you know?

It’s the Pope! You don’t go much higher than that.”

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Continued from front Capt. Mary M. Jackson, Commanding Officer, Naval Station Norfolk assumed the Air Operations duties from Capt. Jim Webb, NAS Oceana’s Commanding Officer, during the ceremony.

“The Air Det. here at Naval Station has enjoyed operational excellence and success for a long time,” said Jackson. “My expectations and our commitments will not change with the new alignment.

Good principles and values are important to ground us in what we do everyday.”

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MCSN Molly Treece Capt. James D. Webb, Commanding Officer, Naval Air Station Norfolk, addresses the audience during a disestablishment and realignment ceremony in Norfolk.

Alexander, Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic expressed his gratitude to the disestablished command during the ceremony.

“Men and women, both Navy and civilians from Naval Air Station Oceana Air Detachment Nor-

folk, soon to be Air Operations Department, thank you for what you do each and everyday,” said Alexander. “I do believe this arrangement is a good one and it’s time to move forward in a new direction.”

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“We can do anything that they need us to do as long as there is a supervisor or someone there to guide us,” said Rivera. There’s no shortage of Habitat sites in Hampton Roads and helping the community is our No. 1 priority. Since our ship is in dry dock for at least the next year, we have plenty of opportunity to volunteer.”

In addition to all of their own efforts on the Habitat projects, the West Virginia Sailors have plenty of help from their veteran counterparts in the local community as well.

“It’s great, rewarding work volunteering with Habitat for Humanity,” said Rear Adm. Stanley Bryant (ret.). “It makes the community feel good to see the Sailors out here and it makes the Sailors feel good, because they get to do some work in the community that they can recognize. They are nice young people

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and it’s good to see them out here.”

Bryant is the chairman of a newly established Habitat for Humanity program called “Habitat for Humanity For Heroes.” The program will offer homeownership opportunities to active duty, retired, honorably discharged veterans and surviving families similar to the traditional Habitat for Humanity Program.

While the project that Bryant and the West Virginia team are currently working on is not for a veteran family, their efforts are still the same.

“These young folks are working hard no matter what it is they are asked to do,” said Bryant. “We really appreciate getting up close and personal with the military volunteers because they always energize everybody,” said Bryant. “You can’t ask for a better qualified, more fun group of volunteers.”

West Virginia, commanded by Cmdr. Adam Palmer, is assigned to Commander, Submarine Group Ten and permanently homeported in King’s Bay, Ga., but is currently undergoing an Engineered Refuel-

MC1 (SW) Kim Williams Missile Technician 3rd Class John Hall, a Sailor assigned to the USS West Virginia, volunteers with Habitat for Humanity during a home build in Virginia Beach, Jan. 18.

ing Overhaul at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth.

The sole mission of ballistic-missile submarines like West Virginia has been strategic deterrence since their inception in 1960. The SSBN provides the nations’ most survivable and enduring nuclear strike capability, always ready and vigilant in a secure and survivable posture to rapidly respond to national tasking.

shops and all the other events and services our Navy has put together to assist with their transition.”

To date, combined efforts from Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC), Veterans Affairs (VA) and Navy contracted, Challenger, Gray & Christmas (CGC) have gotten the ball rolling, but Sailors have access to many other resources through Navy Personnel Command (NPC).

Harvey continued.

“The Navy Personnel Command (NPC) has created a web page with a wealth of information along with a very comprehensive (and very well done) Transition Handbook,” he said.

The handbook outlines all the benefits available to Sailors as part of the transition support strategy.

The new handbook, available on NPC’s website under “Boards” or at www.npc.navy.mil/boards/ERB, acts as a resource guide for Sailors not only affected by the ERB, but also those retiring or transitioning to the Selected Reserve (SELRES) or National Guard. In addition to the handbook, NPC offers a new website that contains supply tools, guidance and policy, quota information, and timelines for Sailors to access to help ensure a smooth transition.

For those needing a little more hands-on experience, there are a number of forums Navy-wide offering additional transition services to enable Sailors to apply the training, job skills, success acquired during their Navy career and help them succeed in the civilian job market.

The briefs are a collaboration of efforts and usually end with an open question forum to get participants the information they need.

While on active duty, Sailors up for ERB can expect an assigned job search coach courtesy of CGC who will assist them through the entire process, including: resume writing, job search strategies, interview techniques and much more as part of the “Shipmates to Workmates” program.

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The competition to stay Navy is at a record high due to retention and low attrition with more than 3,000 Sailors finding themselves in a unique situation as part of ERB, designed to meet end strength requirements to afford high performing Sailors an opportunity to re-enlist and advance.

“Although we cannot change the results of the ERB, we can very much control how we support our Sailors who will be separating. I ask that all of you who know someone being affected by this ERB reach out and offer your assistance,” said Harvey. “We all have knowledge, experience or even some contacts in the civilian world that can help our Shipmates make this transition. I can assure you my entire leadership team at Fleet Forces, starting with me, will remain engaged and fully supportive of these Sailors and their family members who will be leaving our Navy” For more information on future job fairs and forums, visit www.jobs. navyair.navy.mil/sm2wm/Forums. aspx.

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NMCB FOUR’S UNIQUE BUILD TEAM First all-female construction team builds B-Huts in Afghanistan

By Lt. Cmdr. Jeremy Ramberg U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Four Public Affairs

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, PARWAN PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN

Since their establishment on March 5, 1942, Seabees have been known to make history around the world. U.S. Navy Seabees were born in the dark days following the attack on Pearl Harbor when building victory seemed almost in-

surmountable. They were created to fulfill a crucial demand for construction workers who could fight.

With their “Can Do” spirit, Seabees have made the impossible, possible. “Can Do” took on a new meaning in November 1972 when the Chief of Naval OperationsAdm. Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr. announced that female personnel would be granted entry into all Navy ratings, opening the way for Carmella J. Jones to become the first female

Seabee in history. Many more would follow and make significant contributions. In 1994, the Department of Defense’s combat exclusion policy was revised and women were permitted to be assigned to mobile construction battalions.

Although it’s 18 years later, “firsts” are still not uncommon.

Eight women from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Four (NMCB 4) have accomplished a first – an all female construc-

tion team. They answered the call and excitedly accepted an assignment, which only few believed was achievable. They were tasked with building two 20 by 32 foot B-Huts in Nahr-e-Saraj District, Helmand province, Afghanistan.

At first, the concept of an all female construction team was a random thought thrown around NMCB 4’s Operations Department,

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Utilitiesman 3rd Class Crystal McDougal of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4 prepares for an upcoming convoy in the Camp Krutke armory.

NMCB 4 is a component of the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command that provides contingency engineering and construction across Afghanistan.

Navy examines early retirement option for some ERB-separating Sailors Press Release Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

Naval Special Warfare celebrates 50 years of SEAL teams

WASHINGTON

As announced by the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert during an all-hands call at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), Jan. 19, the Navy plans to offer voluntary early retirement to certain Sailors separating due to the Enlisted Retention Board (ERB).

A NAVADMIN outlining official guidance and application procedures for voluntary early retirement is forthcoming.

The National Defense Authorization Act, signed into law Dec. 31, 2011, reinstated the authority for the Department of Defense to implement Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA) for Sailors who have completed at least 15 years of service. TERA is a temporary, voluntary program that offers voluntary early retirement at a reduced monthly stipend to eligible members with 15 to 20 years of active service.

“Our Sailors have served honorably and our Navy is committed to doing all we can to help them and their families successfully transition to the civilian sector,” said Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) (SS/SW) Rick D. West. “We have aggressively pursued the option to offer early retirement benefits to eligible Sailors since Temporary Early Retirement Authority was granted. This is the right thing to do and it ensures we provide the strongest possible transition benefits to those who qualify for retirement under TERA.”

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MC2 Kyle P. Malloy Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert delivers remarks and answers questions from Sailors stationed at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

We strongly encourage Sailors who are eligible for voluntary early retirement under TERA to discuss this option with their families and with their command retention team.”

- Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. Scott Van Buskirk

Sailors who will have completed at least 15 years of active service as of Sept. 1, 2012, and were not selected for retention by the ERB, will be eligible for early retirement benefits under TERA. Eligible Sailors who desire early retirement under TERA must submit an application. As TERA is not an entitlement, all eligible members must apply to receive benefits and all applications may not necessarily be approved. Detailed application procedures will be promulgated in a future NAVADMIN. Eligible Sailors who wish to apply for TERA will have their ERB results held in abeyance to facilitate their application for voluntary retirement.

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The Naval Special Warfare community celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the establishment of Navy SEAL teams, Jan. 1.

In the late 50s and early 60s, Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy determined a need for developing an unconventional warfare capability to counter a menacing Soviet threat, turmoil in places like Indonesia and Malaysia, and rising insurgency problems in South Vietnam.

In response to the demand for a maritime special operator, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Arleigh A. Burke authorized the creation of the first two SEAL teams, Jan. 1, 1962. SEAL Team 1 was established in San Diego, Calif. to support the Pacific Fleet. The team was estab-

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Married to the Military

Finding the silver lining

By Bianca Martinez Military Spouse Contributor

Homefront-in-Focus: Make new friends, but keep the old

By Beth Wilson Military Spouse Contributor

Did you ever sing a little song when you were young that went like this: “Make new friends, but keep the old.

One is Silver and the other Gold.”

A few months ago I started humming this jingle, which led to me looking at the lyrics.

Make new friends … hmmm … that sounds a little like strong encouragement – just shy of a command. During the last few months I’ve reassessed my relationships. Being sick provides time to ponder many things. I think I took the “strong, independent military wife-thing” to extreme. I became a bit of an island. Oh sure, I have friends all over the country. But I have two best friends: one in Washington, D.C. and one in Dallas, Texas ... and I’m in California. My other friends, I realized, I kept at the “outer marker,” to use an aeronautical term. They were never allowed to get closer.

Ladies, I don’t know – maybe I was

just tired of saying goodbye. Maybe I was lazy, and it certainly takes work to develop fulfilling friendships. Maybe I got used to being “alone.” I’ll let a shrink figure that part out. The bottom line is I didn’t make new close friends.

There are certainly different levels of friendship. You know there are those friendships that are “surface.”

You know, the mother you sit with at the soccer games, but that is about all you know about her. Then there are those you share a bit more of yourself and learn more about. Maybe it is a coworker you see daily or a fellow fundraising committee member.

But then there are those you will let into your inner circle. Okay ladies, I know you know what I mean. These are the ones, the select few, that get to see the real condition of your linen closet and the ring around your toilet bowl. They see you at your worse and you trust them to love you anyway ... and you love them!

I recently spoke to a group of military wives. We did a round table dis-

Stock photo There are many levels of friendship. One might be what you share with a co-worker you see daily or a fellow fundraising committee member.

cussion on the subject of friendship.

Does any of this sound familiar to you? “I don’t have time to find that ‘girlfriend’ at every new duty station.”

“The challenge is moving. It’s hard to say goodbye, and frankly, I don’t want this cycle of looking for a local girlfriend only to say goodbye.” Or, “with Facebook, I can keep in contact with my friends, so I don’t feel the need for local friendship as much.”

But friendship is a give and take situation. We might not think we need that local “sister” (although we do), but we are needed by others! There are new moms, new military spouses, first deployment sisters who need you. And in reaching out to them, you will find how much you needed them too.

Next time I’ll tell you about persistent Debra. The woman who wouldn’t let me keep her at the outer marker … and all that I learned. In the meantime, make new friends, they are silver ... keep the old, they are gold … and at today’s precious metals prices, that is great wealth!

MEDICAL COLLEGES STEP UP CARE FOR TROOPS, FAMILIES

By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service

The nation’s medical colleges are the latest to join forces with First Lady Michelle Obama to ensure the best care for troops, veterans and their families.

The first lady announced the commitment, Jan. 11, which is aimed at improving training for civilian healthcare providers so they can better care for veterans and their families. It also calls for more research on combat-related injuries.

The Association of American Medical Colleges and the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, with a combined 130 schools between them, have signed on to use their expertise in education, research and clinical care to better serve the military population.

“Today the nation’s medical colleges are committing to create a new generation of doctors, medical schools and research facilities to make sure our heroes receive the care worthy of their military service,” Obama said in an article written by my AFPS colleague Lisa Daniel.

As part of the initiative, Daniel reported, the associations pledged to: ■ Train their medical students, as well as their current physicians, faculty and staff to better diagnose and treat

(Mental health challenges) are a natural reaction to the challenges of war, and it has been that way throughout the ages.”

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veterans and military families.

■ Develop new research and clinical trials on traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder.

■ Share their information and best practices with each other through a collaborative web forum.

■ Coordinate with the Defense and Veterans Affairs departments.

This new commitment is one of many spurred by the Joining Forces campaign. The first lady and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, launched Joining Forces last year to raise awareness of troops, veterans and their families, and to call on all sectors of society to support them.

“In a time of war, when our troops and their families are sacrificing so much, we all should be doing everything we can to serve them, while they are serving this country,” said Obama.

“It’s an obligation that extends to every single American. And, it’s an obligation that does not end when a war ends

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and troops return home. In many ways, that’s when it begins.”

Obama acknowledged the difficulties troops and their families sometimes face when they return home from war.

An estimated one in six Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans return home with post-traumatic stress disorder or depression, and at least 4,000 have had at least a moderate-grade brain injury, the first lady said. While some seek treatment, the stigma of seeking mental healthcare stops many troops in their tracks.

“I want to be very clear today – these mental health challenges are not a sign of weakness,” said Obama.

“They should never again be a source of shame. They are a natural reaction to the challenges of war, and it has been that way throughout the ages.”

For more on this commitment, read the AFPS article, “Medical Colleges Pledge to Care for Troops, Families,” written by my colleague, Lisa Daniel.

It may be a fault of mine.

My mother has always taught me to look up. She never let me get down for longer than a day and she certainly never let me think the worst. It is the way her mother raised her and it is very much the way I raise my own children. So, if it is a fault, I get it honestly. I am an optimist.

Once in a while I will get an email from a Flagship reader telling me that I need to be honest with people and I shouldn’t make it seem like this life as a military spouse is always perfect. I have been told it would be wrong to paint a picture of roses and cookies for young spouses new to all of this. Emails have said my way of looking at things will backfire one day and it will all blow up in my face. So this week, a little honesty. I am tired.

I am run down. I am certainly ready for my husband to come home as we hit the almost four month mark of him being gone. I want sleep back in my life and I certainly would like to hear another name thrown in with the millions of, “mooooooommmmmm” cries I hear a day.

This past weekend was certainly a test. The weather was gloomy. We had to be at my six-year-old’s basketball game an hour early on Saturday, making it a 6:30 a.m. go time. Whew! It must have been fun to watch if you were a fly on the wall. Alarm goes off, I jump out of bed and try to get dressed and ready before getting the kids going. Not looking at the clock I took 15 minutes, which of course would be way too long to expect a mother with a deployed husband to look moderately decent enough to represent her family in public. So, workout clothes, a really messy ponytail with a very light coating of makeup, and it is off to the kids rooms. Upon waking Lucas, he reminds me that the color jersey they are wearing for the pictures is different from the game jersey and he wants his hair done for the pictures. OK. Oh wait, I almost forgot to wake up Sophia, who I might add, has been quite the peach lately. Not the sarcasm. That is a huge effort to get her going and of course ... going on the potty, so that she doesn’t put on a show at basketball and call for the mop on the court.

At this point I realize an hour was just not enough time to get ready to go and give my kids actual food before heading out the door. So a Ziploc breakfast it was. Oh you know what that is ... dry cereal in one bag, some fruit in another and a bottle of water and they shove it down their throats in the minivan on the way to your destination. I know, I am total-

ly mom of the year. Feel free to nominate me.

After basketball, I take them to my CrossFit gym (CrossFit Unrivaled) as the nutrition challenge is kicking off and a seminar is planned. There is a children’s section at the gym, so I figured we would be fine.

No worries. Who’s kids were the loudest? Who’s kids were wrestling and doing hand stands on the windows while screaming at the top of their lungs? Oh yeah, they were mine. Speaking of lessons, what made me think I could go back to school for another B.A. with two children? The evening was spent reading about primates as two monkeys of my own grabbed card board boxes and giant beef jerky sticks to simulate a fullon knights in armor jousting contest. And bedtime was fun too. Sophia cried her brains out until midnight because the routine we had when daddy was home simply doesn’t work with him gone. A glass of wine helped me be the mom that went in occasionally to say some encouraging words ... and then walk away. How does the saying go, “In wine there is wisdom.”

Of course Sunday rolled around ... with no sun. It was another day of indoor entertainment, sibling bickering and creative play. We did venture out to the grocery store just to get out of the house. Not a good idea. I bought random stuff just to make the begging stop. Mommy’s head hurts.

Quiet time could not come fast enough, but then of course, it was too short when their quiet time is spent by us doing laundry. And don’t judge me, but I just got the kids in the car in their pajamas and told them I had to run to the store. Twenty minutes into the ride, Sophia was out and it was as simple as carrying her inside to her bed.

She had a lovely 12 hours of sleep and woke up a happy girl on Monday. Mommy got to go to the gym and let it out. Lucas couldn’t wait to get to indoor soccer to blow of some pent up energy and all in the household is well.

I don’t want to sound like a whiner, but this is what folks wanted to know. So many people made comments about being overly positive, they could not imagine that my world could be like I just shared. It is. I love it. I am proud of it. Sure I want to quit some days in the middle of it all, but when it is done I can stand back and look at the day and think I accomplished something. Don’t you think it would help if we all did that? Review your day and give yourself a pat on the back for what you did well.

Look at it as another day in the books that we were blessed to have. Call me an optimist. I will agree with you.

You can catch Bianca Martinez anchoring the 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts with Kurt Williams, Barbara Ciara, and Juliet Bickford during the work week. You can also follow her laughter, stress and tears as a military wife in her blog, “Married to the Military,” weekly in the Flagship. Reach out to Bianca at bianca.martinez@wtkr.com.

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The Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), Ray Mabus presents retired Chief Petty Officer Carl E. Clark with the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with the Combat Distinguishing Device.

Mabus presented the medal to the 95-year-old Clark for his actions during World War II.

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SECNAV RECOGNIZES HEROISM OF WORLD WAR II VETERAN

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Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus presented the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device to a former Sailor during a ceremony on Moffett Field in Mountain View, Calif., Jan. 17.

Mabus presented the long-awaited medal to Carl E. Clark, a 95-year-old African American, for his actions during World War II. “Clark’s service was honorable, but his DD-214 was missing one entry,” said Mabus. “Today, we will add that final official entry that has been missing from his record for almost exactly two-thirds of a century. That entry will record that Carl E. Clark has been awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with the Combat V.” Clark, then a ship’s steward first class, was working in the Officer’s Mess aboard the destroyer minelayer USS Aaron Ward (DM 34), when Japanese kamikazes attacked his ship, May 3, 1945.

The Ward’s gunners shot down some of the kamikazes, but six planes and three of their bombs hit the ship

could in a very ugly and demanding situation.’”

- Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus, quoting Carl Clark.

on the port side of the main deck, igniting an instant firestorm upon impact.

According to Clark’s Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal citation, he was slammed against the overhead from the impact of the first kami-

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“Imagine being in a battle like that. Imagine being a member of that crew, engulfed in fire and water, while relying on training and experience to conquer your fear with determination,” said Mabus. “Carl Clark not only can imagine it, he lived it.”

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“Carl Clark will tell you that he doesn’t consider himself a hero. He says, ‘I only did the best I could in a very ugly and demanding situation,’” said Mabus.

“Well Carl, we here consider you a hero. America considers you a hero, and I am proud to offer this symbol of thanks from a grateful Navy and nation.”

Retired Chief Petty Officer Carl E. Clark salutes the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), Ray Mabus, as he passes through the sideboys just before presenting Clark with the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with the Combat Distinguishing Device.

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Marine’s ‘best friend’ shows IED-detecting capabilities

By Katherine H. Crawford Office of Naval Research

ARLINGTON, VA.

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) hosted “Top Dog Demo 2012,” where canines displayed the ability to detect explosives, Jan. 18.

“These dogs have kept Marines alive by helping them move through the battle space,” said Lisa Albuquerque, program manager for ONR’s Naval Expeditionary Dog Program, part of ONR’s Expeditionary Warfare and Combating Terrorism department.

“Marines can focus on their mission because they’ve got these four-legged sensors helping to keep them safe.”

ONR and its partners have been working to improve the canines in three primary areas: nutrition and physiology; stress and cognition; and olfaction, or sense of smell. The Top Dog technical demonstration at Southern Pines, N.C. was an opportunity for senior Navy leadership overseeing the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Detector Dog (IDD) 2.0 Project to see the canines in action.

IDD 2.0 is funded by the Joint IED Defeat Organization, with ONR and the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory teaming to execute the work for the U.S. Marine Corps. The technical

demo included project researchers from North Carolina State University, Oklahoma State University and the Naval Research Laboratory.

Currently, there are 280 IDD’s deployed at forward operating bases in Afghanistan, supporting counterIED missions.

Throughout the workday, the dogs are unleashed and Photos by John F. Williams on the go. They move in a Col. Sam Kirby, military deputy for the Office of Naval Research’s (ONR) Expeditionary Maneuver Warfare and Combating Terrorism Departcircular pattern, hunting 50 ment, takes part in an Improvised Explosive Device Detector Dog (IDD) 2.0 project technical demonstration. to 100 meters out in front of the Marines. An IDD will by the government prior to respond to commands from being redeployed with anthis distance and can be rediother Marine. rected at a moment’s notice The program originated without having to return to in 2006 in response to a the Marine. It can detect Universal Urgent Needs smells even while running Statement for off-leash exat full speed, and when it plosives detection dogs that finds something suspicious, could work in harsh infantry it alerts the unit. environments and provide “This is the only dog like remote IED protection with this in the world,” said Allimited user training and no buquerque. “It’s extremely increase in personnel or ingood in terms of answering frastructure. the warfighter’s requireONR provides the science ments and an incredible and technology necessary force multiplier.” to maintain the Navy and The IDD’s are all hunting Marine Corps’ technologibloodline Labrador Retrievcal advantage. Through its ers, selected for their huntaffiliates, ONR is a leader in ing abilities, endurance and science and technology with sturdiness, so they’re inher- Grady, an Improvised Explosive Device Detector Dog (IDD), waits for a command from his Marine engagement in 50 states, 30 ently “ruggedized” for their trainer during an Office of Naval Research (ONR)-hosted IDD 2.0 project technical demonstration. IDD countries, 1,035 institutions mission. These unique dogs 2.0 is funded by the Joint IED Defeat Organization and the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory. of higher learning and more are 100 percent mission-fothan 900 industry partners. cused, having been custom- pace with a Marine on foot dogs at the squad level with- with the dog, and returns to ONR employs approxideveloped based on Marine and to keep moving for long out any additional resources the squad as a member of a mately 1,065 people, comrequirements. For example, periods of time each day.

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MC3 Joshua Keim A rigid hull boat with Sailors from guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey’s (DDG 105) visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team speak with mariners on an Iranian fishing dhow.

Dewey aids sinking Iranian fishing dhow

By Ens. John Tanalega USS Dewey (DDG 105) Public Affairs

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Guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) rendered aid to the crew of a sinking Iranian fishing dhow in the central Arabian Sea, Jan. 18.

At 7:53 a.m. local time, an MH-60R Seahawk from the “Raptors” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71 spotted the disabled fishing vessel, Al Mamsoor, with one person aboard. The vessel was tethered to one of two other dhows nearby.

“Our first priority was to make sure that all the crew (of the fishing vessel) was safe,” said Lt. Will Jourdan, pilot of the helicopter. “After we identified the vessel and re-

ported it to back to the ship, we remained on scene.”

Dewey travelled to Al Mamsoor at flank speed, to assist the Iranian fishermen, who had fled the sinking dhow and boarded the other dhows.

The destroyer’s visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team was sent to communicate with the displaced crew members and determine their needs.

“Once we talked with their captain, it was clear that they needed food and water,” said Lt. j.g. Jason Dawson, the VBSS team leader.

For more than two hours, the VBSS team provided food, water, medical and hygienic supplies, and confirmed that the dhow’s crews did not need additional fuel.

While rendering aid, they

■ assistance For more than two hours, the VBSS team provided food, water, medical and hygienic supplies to the crew of a sinking Iranian fishing dhow.

learned that the Al Mamsoor crew fought flooding for three days before finally abandoning their vessel.

After ensuring the safety of the crew and providing approximately 150 pounds of supplies, the VBSS team departed the scene and returned to Dewey.

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“I am extremely proud of our John C. Stennis Strike Group Sailors for demonstrating, once again, their readiness to render life-saving assistance at sea.”

U.S. Navy photo Sailors from USS Dewey’s VBSS team provide food, water and medical supplies to distressed Iranian mariners.

Dewey responded to a distress call from the Iranian fishing dhow Al Mamsoor, which indicated it was sinking and in need of assistance.

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Two opposing high school wrestlers begin their match during the 3rd annual U.S. Military Duals competition, which consisted of 22 high school from around the United States.

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MILITARY DUALS: Twenty-two high schools wrestling teams compete

Expeditionary Combat Readiness Center (ECRC) detachment Fort Jackson, S.C. hosted its 3rd annual U.S. Military Duals high school invitational wrestling tournament at the state fair grounds in Columbia, Jan. 13 - 14.

Twenty-two high school wrestling teams from all over the United States competed in the tournament.

“Originally it was known as U.S. Navy Duals, but we were approached by the South Carolina Army National Guard, who wanted to get involved and we decided to change the name to U.S. Military Duals,” said Lt. Cmdr Randal Jones, one of the tournament’s creators.

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The tournament is unique because of two reasons. Unlike traditional oneon-one wrestling tournaments, where individuals are recognized as winners, this tournament was a dual that pit high school against high school and each high school is guaranteed at least eight matches ... no matter what. It is also open to all schools interested in participating.

“Any high school is eligible to participate. There is always a waiting list to get in, but of the schools that do get in, we know the best of the best are competing,” said Jones. “Although, this is the 3rd annual Military Duals tourna-

ment, this turnout is the most successful to date, with 18 teams competing the previous year and 12 teams participating the inaugural year.”

Trophies were given out for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places, but in the end, there could only be one overall winning high school. This year’s overall winning school was Emmaus High from Emmaus, Penn (pictured below).

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Anytime you can bring today’s youth together and experience our core values of honor, courage and commitment in wrestling, and the pride the students exhibited, then I know we’re making a difference in promoting the youth of America,” said Smilek.

High school wrestlers from Emmaus High School out of Emmaus, Penn. display their winning trophies from the 3rd annual U.S. Military Duals.

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tactical ground movement, foot Continued from B1 but it quickly turned into reality when some female crew members werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able to travel with their regular build teams to sites with limited berthing arrangements. Once the ladies heard about the tasking, they eagerly applied pressure to the ops chief, Chief Utilitiesman Mike Saenz, to give them the chance at proving themselves as highly skilled and capable Seabees. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a woman in the Seabees, it can sometimes be stressful proving myself to my male counterparts and I ďŹ nd it exciting to be able to prove myself at their level or higher,â&#x20AC;? said Builder 3rd Class Jessica Vera.

Builder 3rd Class Gafayat Moradeyo was tasked as mission commander for the team. Typically NMCB 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission commanders are a pay grade or two more senior than other members of the team, however, Moradeyo readily took on the challenge. She quickly gathered her team and laid out what needed to be done prior to their departure. In short order, the team planned and estimated the project, validated building materials, packed their pallet of construction tools and were ready to travel.

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difďŹ cult at best. This mission was no different as they traveled by air, tactical ground movement, and by foot to reach their ultimate destination.

Unlike most times, Seabees show up to a new location, this team was welcomed with some doubt, but Moradeyo quickly put any doubts to rest as she met with the camp commander to identify berthing areas, where he wanted the B-Huts built and camp rules. After this initial meeting, attitudes changed a bit as coalition Special Operations Forces living at the site knew the Seabees were there to help improve their quality of life.

Because the site had only recently been occupied as part of village stability operations, it lacked basic amenities and was in dire need of upgraded living facilities. Originally tasked with constructing two B-Huts, once on-site

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they were asked to build four, one for a tactical operations center, a gym and two berthing B-Huts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Water for bathing was pulled up in buckets from a shallow well, which was freezing cold and it smelled horrible!â&#x20AC;? said Builder Constructionman Shelby Lutrey.

Living conditions on the camp were austere at best. As in similar build sites, everyone used WAG BAGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s or â&#x20AC;&#x153;toilets in a bagâ&#x20AC;? and lived off beans and rice for dinner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Although this camp is not really developed, we already knew what we were getting ourselves into,â&#x20AC;? said Moradeyo. As soon as the team hit the ground, they began working diligently and completed the four B-Huts in record breaking time of just over two

weeks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a completion time which their male counterparts have yet to achieve. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Honestly, I was a little bit apprehensive when I heard that there was going to be an all female team,â&#x20AC;? said Utilitiesman 1st Class Joshua Hullsiek, the quality control petty ofďŹ cer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But I was completely amazed and impressed by how efďŹ ciently and effortlessly they put the four buildings together in just two weeks.â&#x20AC;?

The team is extremely proud to have made history as the ďŹ rst all female Seabee construction team, but they are equally as proud to be supporting the efforts to stabilize Afghanistan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been nothing but a great experience and honor to be a part of something bigger than myself,â&#x20AC;? said Moradeyo.

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Continued from B1 Sailors whose TERA application is approved will be retired voluntarily no later than Sept. 1, 2012 and will not be entitled to involuntary separation pay (ISP). However, Sailors will remain qualiďŹ ed for enhanced ERB transition beneďŹ ts until their retirement date. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We strongly encourage Sailors who are eligible for voluntary early retirement under TERA to discuss this option with their families and with their command retention team,â&#x20AC;? said Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. Scott Van Buskirk. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Additionally, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re encouraging Sailors to continue to take advantage of the

multitude of transition assistance beneďŹ ts and resources available to them during the next few months.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sailors eligible to apply for early retirement should request to remain in the Navy through Sept. 1, 2012.

NPC is now accepting Short-Term Extension (STE) requests to extend a Sailors Soft End of Active Obligated Service (SEAOS) to Sept. 1, 2012, to ensure eligible Sailors have the opportunity to receive TERA beneďŹ ts. Sailors should submit a request for an STE to NPC for expedited processing and approval. Further instructions on submitting STE requests are forthcoming. Because of their time-sensitive nature, commands are encouraged to expedite

these requests. Once program application procedures are established, Sailors may still be able to separate prior to Sept. 1, 2012 if their application is approved and they have accumulated 15 years of service.â&#x20AC;?

ERB Sailors who will reach 15 years of service after Sept. 1, 2012 will not be eligible for TERA and must separate in accordance with ERB policies no later than Sept. 1, 2012, or at the end of their operational deferment, as applicable.

For more information on the ERB visit the NPC website www.npc. navy.mil or contact the NPC customer service center at CSCmailbox@navy.mil or (866) U-ASKNPC.

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Rodney Carrington has been making audiences laugh for almost 20 years with his unique brand of stand-up comedy. The country singer-songwriter will bring his “Laughter’s Good Tour” to Chrysler Hall on Jan. 28. The show starts at 7 p.m.

Carrington has recorded eight major label comedy albums, which have sold more than two million copies – two of which have been certified “Gold.” His albums include such hit comedyinspired songs as “It’s Too Late,” “Pickup Truck” and “Don’t Look Now.” His Christmas album, “Make It Christmas,” features the song, “Camouflage and Christmas

■ comic relief Rodney and his wife, Terri, decided to give back to the community by uniting resources, donors and agencies to strengthen the lives of others. They started a foundation in 2010.

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Carrington is also an actor having starred in his own sitcom, “Rodney,” which ran for two seasons on ABC. As well, he co-wrote and co-starred in the feature film “Beer for My Horses” with Toby Keith.

In 2008, Carrington co-starred

On Jan. 30 from 7 to 8 p.m., the Hampton Roads Network for Non-violence presents the opening ceremony to launch the 2012 Season for Peace and Non-violence, with an interfaith ceremony of inspiration, song and skits. The event is free and open to the community, and will held at Basilica of St. Mary, Fellowship Hall, 1000 Holt St., Norfolk.

Free refreshments will be served following the program.

The ceremony will open with the procession “Peace is flowing like a river” beginning on the Virgin St. side of the church to the Holt St. entrance to fellowship Hall.

Among the scheduled activities for the opening ceremony are the placing of a Peace Pole and Peace Cranes, a performance by the Basilica Youth Choir and an Ecological Working Community Presentation.

Seasons for Peace and Noviolence run from Jan. 30 through April 4 – the period between the anniversary dates of the assassinations of the two great 20th century models of non-violent activism, Mahatma Gandhi (Jan. 30, 1948) and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (April 4, 1968). The event is presented locally by the Hampton Roads Network for Non-violence.

This international, grassroots event honors Gandhi’s and King’s visions for healing, transforming and empowering our lives and our communities through the practice of non-violence.

Josh Turner headlines Country Winterblast 2012 music festival On Jan. 28, 97.3 The Eagle and Troopswap.com will present the 5th annual 97.3 The Eagle Country Winterblast 2012 music festival. Headliner, Josh Turner, will be joined by five other national recording artists: Gloriana, Andy Gibson, Sunny Sweeney, The Farm and Kip Moore. The Winterblast will also feature Hampton Roads local Bria Kelly, who was last year’s winner of the Country Winterblast Challenge.

In addition to this year’s exciting lineup, the finals of “The Country Winterblast Challenge” will take the spotlight on the side stage, where the 2012 winner will be crowned.

In keeping with a festival atmosphere, there will be many other activities for attendees to enjoy and participate, including: country karaoke, cornhole games, line dancing exhibitions/lessons, Country Western vendors, kids’ activities and much more. Autograph sessions with each of the artists will be held during the intermissions.

Doors will open at 2:30 p.m. and music will begin at 3 p.m.

Tickets are currently on sale at Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at (800) 745-3000 and Hampton Coliseum Box Office.

Annual Chili Cook-Off to benefit Suffolk Humane A.J. Gators at Chesapeake Square, 4300 Portsmouth Blvd., Chesapeake, will host its 4th annual Chili Cook-Off to benefit Suffolk Humane, Jan. 28.

The event, which starts at 11 a.m., will feature live music, drawings and prizes.

The event is free and open to the public.

The entry fee is $20 to compete in the cook-off. Entrants who bring a one gallon crock pot of their favorite red or white chili will receive a free event t-shirt. Entrants need to have their chili at the restaurant by 11 a.m. Judging will start no later than Noon.

Entry forms are available at the restaurant. Contestants are limited to the first

Courtesy photo Rodney Carrington has released eight comedy albums, co-starred in a feature film, starred in his own network sitcom, and released a book.

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■ more to come A closing ceremony for the Season for Peace and Non-violence is planned for April 5 at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Plaza in downtown Norfolk.

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In addition, he released a book entitled “Rodney Carrington: Coming Clean.”

Tickets for Carrington’s upcoming “Laughter’s Good” show at Chrysler Hall are available at www.ticketmaster.com, the Scope Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets and charge by phone at (800) 745-3000.

■ get your taste on Samples at the 4th annual A.J. Gators Chili Cook-Off will be available for 50 cents each.

50 to turn in registration forms. Chili samples will be on sale at the event for 50 cents each. There will be live music, prizes and drawings.

“We hope everyone will come out and enjoy a great afternoon at A. J. Gators and help support Suffolk Humane,” said Linda Shannon, event coordinator for Suffolk Humane. “This event gets more popular each year and we are excited about this opportunity to not only have fun, but to also let people know more about what we do so close to PetSmart, where we have wonderful cats up for adoption.”

Call 729-2554 for more details.

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Second annual Madden Xbox 360 Tournament. Come play Madden 2012 on the big screen. Free food will be provided and prizes will be awarded.

For the first 50 people, make your own pizza and enjoy a movie. All ingredients will be supplied.

Super Bowl in IMAX Shakespeare’s Macbeth ■ When: Jan. 27, 8 p.m.

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Hampton ■ For more information, call: 7222787

Adopt-a-thon ■ When: Jan. 29, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Aquila Theatre Company in William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth.” Free preperformance lecture at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale by calling 722-2787 or visit www.hamptonarts.net. Tickets cost $27.50 or $32.50 with discounts for students, seniors and military personnel.

The New Year is resolution time and Suffolk Humane and Suffolk Animal Control encourages you to “resolve to adopt” at their joint adopt-a-thon at the PetSmart Charities Adoption Center.

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The American Cancer Society, in partnership with NEWorks Productions and Grove Baptist Church, will host “Call to Action,” a gospel concert to increase cancer awareness and action within Portsmouth’s African American community.

The event, the first of its kind in Portsmouth, is a combination of music and ministry designed to address the wellbeing of the African American community from a holistic perspective: mind,

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Norfolk Botanical Garden will welcome the work of Laurel Duplessis, Carolyn Goodridge and Hubert Jackson for Black History Month.

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Jan. 28, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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The Call to Action gospel concert will feature performances by multi Stellar award winning gospel artist Jonathan Nelson, Patrick Lundy and the Ministers of Music and Shirley Murdock.

The concert is scheduled for Jan. 28, 5 p.m. at Grove Baptist Church, 5910 West Norfolk Rd., Portsmouth.

Admission is free.

The American Cancer Society is working to increase disease awareness and encourage dialogue and action among African American community members. Despite decreases in overall cancer death rates across all racial and ethnic groups since the early 90s, racial disparities in cancer mortality persists. African Americans have the highest risk of all major ethnic groups in the United States of being diagnosed with and dying of cancer.

The over arching goal is to encourage community members to talk about cancer and to seek appropriate cancer screenings. Attendees will have the opportunity to get involved in the Portsmouth Partnership to Beat Breast Cancer. Ultimately, the partnerships aims to increase the number of Portsmouth women who get annual mammograms, starting at

■ gospel concert The Call to Action gospel concert on Jan. 28 at Grove Baptist Church in Portsmouth is free and will feature performances by multi Stellar award winning gospel artist Jonathan Nelson, Patrick Lundy and the Ministers of Music and Shirley Murdock.

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“It is absolutely vital that we take steps to close the disparity gap when it comes to cancer,” said Rev. Tawana Thomas-Johnson, Director of health disparities for the American Cancer Society.

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“We’re very excited to host this important event,” said Dr. Melvin O. Marriner, Senior Pastor, Grove Baptist Church. “The fellowship created through an event like this is the perfect environment for sharing messages about healthy mind, body and spirit. We hope that those who attend will not only hear the words, but take action.”

For more information about the Portsmouth Partnership to Beat Breast Cancer, visit portsmouthbeatbreastcancer.org.

To learn more about the concert series and the Partnering for Life program, visit www.partneringforlife.org, or contact Fredda Bryan, Associate Director American Cancer Society 493-7943 or email fredda.bryan@cancer. org.

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By Michael DiSanto

Rashad Evans has fought just once in the last 20 months, a second-round TKO victory over Tito Ortiz at UFC 133 last August.

Evans, a former UFC light heavyweight champion, is scheduled to return to action, Jan. 28, when he faces undefeated Phil Davis live on UFC on Fox 2.

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A string of injuries and a bit of bad luck has nearly rendered Rashad Evans an afterthought in the collective minds of mixed martial arts fans as he prepares to headline UFC on FOX 2, Jan. 28.

Evans saw three opportunities to challenge for the UFC light heavyweight championship slip through his fingers due to injuries. Two of those opportunities were to come against reigning champion Jon Jones, a former teammate who turned a bitter rival.

Now fully healthy, Evans must pass one more test before finally securing his eagerly awaited bout with Jones. That test comes in the form of undefeated, red-hot prospect Phil Davis this Saturday night.

Davis is far from a tune-up bout for “Suga.”

He may, indeed, be the most dangerous opponent that Evans has faced since losing the championship back in 2009. Davis might not have the same MMA credentials of Thiago Silva, Quinton Jackson or Tito Ortiz, but he certainly does possess the one skill that many think is Evans’ kryptonite – elite wrestling.

Davis is, without a shadow of a doubt, the best wrestler that Evans has faced in his career to date. The four-time NCAA Division I All-American won an individual national championship in 2008 and finished in the Top-10 nationally in each of his four years at Penn State. His collegiate record was 116-17.

Evans also wrestled in the Big Ten, along with Davis, though he experienced far less success.

In three years at Michigan State University, Evans racked up 48 wins in 82 attempts.

MMA isn’t wrestling. An amateur wrestling pedigree doesn’t always translate into elite takedown efficiency. Georges St-Pierre, who possesses some of the best takedowns and takedown defense in the sport, proved that point.

Nonetheless, the spread between Evans and Davis, in terms of pure wrestling ability, is enormous. If Davis is able to devolve the action into a wrestling match, which is precisely how Evans fought Jackson and Silva, then he is in a whole heap of trouble.

Why do I write those words? Davis has never been taken down in a UFC bout.

OK, that was overly dramatic. I know. I’ll quickly concede that Davis has never faced a highly-decorated wrestler in the UFC. I’ll

also concede that Evans has far superior takedowns to any of his previous opponents and he is very adept at setting up those takedowns with strikes.

I don’t care. I don’t see any way for Evans to dominate, or even stalemate, the takedowns in this fight. He will not be able to take the action to the ground whenever he wants, unlike in just about all of his previous fights.

That may seem like a major problem for Evans. I actually believe the opposite is true.

Evans was at his very best when he had complete confidence in his standup skills and chin. The results back up the statement. Dramatic knockout wins over Chuck Liddell and Forrest Griffin remain the best performances of his career. They also elevated him to the top of the sport, albeit for only a brief reign.

Sure, he got blasted out by Lyoto Machida after defeating Griffin, and he certainly fought Machida with all the standup bravado that he showed against Liddell and Griffin, but that can happen to anyone on any given Saturday in the UFC. Since that loss, Evans has been a tentative, and dare I say somewhat boring, fighter. The Machida loss looked to erase any confidence he previously had in his ability to survive a

power strike from a standup killer. His game plans, therefore, focused solely on quickly getting the fight to the ground and keeping it there at all costs.

Submissions and stoppages from ground strikes weren’t really part of the blueprint.

Those actions require the attacker to take chances. Taking chances means risking an opponent escaping to his feet. Avoiding any scenario where that could happen was of paramount concern for Evans.

I’m not surprising anyone by suggesting that his wins over Jackson and Silva were sleepers.

Evans’ win over Ortiz, in his most recent bout, was anything but a sleeper. Why? He didn’t respect Ortiz’s standup or his power.

He knew for sure that he could take whatever Ortiz could dish out on the feet. The result speaks for itself – his first win inside the distance in two-and-a-half years.

I firmly believe that Evans can take the same approach with Davis. “Mr. Wonderful” is far more athletic than Ortiz, but he poses no greater threat on the feet – in terms of strikes.

The former collegiate wrestling star remains a work in progress in MMA. He defeats opponents with his wrestling base and pure athleticism. But his gaps in skills make it tough for him to finish top-level opponents. I know the submission against Tim Boetsch was a thing of ■ fighter stats • Rashad Evans: 21-1-1 overall, 11-1-1 UFC; beauty, but Boetsch isn’t on Evans’ level.

Evans should come out and see if Davis has former UFC light heavyweight champion. the guts to initiate the action. Davis enjoys • Phil Davis: 9-0 overall, 5-0 UFC; NCAA solid height and reach advantages, but he Division I national wrestling champion. has nothing on Evans in terms of speed and striking technique. If Evans can bait him into throwing a jab, which Davis does with a noticeable hitch, the former champion will able to slip to his right and step in with a ferocious overhand right, his money punch.

If Davis refuses to lead, Evans should circle until he has opening to attack from an angle.

Davis won’t be able to effectively change levels and power through for a double-leg when Evans is attacking off of one of his shoulders, rather than square to his core. Davis is not an expert striker, nor is he overly comfortable on the feet, so he will retreat in the face of pressure.

The pressure will cause Davis to do one of two things – cover up or desperately lunge for a takedown. Neither of those will cause Evans much problem. If Evans continues with a spirited attack, then a stoppage should soon follow.

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Sonnen will now face Michael Bisping, while Bisping’s originally-scheduled opponent, Demian Maia, will face rising prospect Chris Weidman.

■ upcoming UFC ON FOX 2 Jan. 28, 5 p.m., Fuel; 8 p.m., Fox Featured bouts: Phil Davis vs. Rashad Evans Michael Bisping vs. Chael Sonnen Demian Maia vs. Chris Weidman UFC 143 Feb. 4, 8 p.m., FX; 10 p.m., PPV Featured bouts: Carlos Condit vs. Nick Diaz Roy Nelson vs. Fabricio Werdum Josh Koscheck vs. Mike Pierce Renan Barao vs. Scott Jorgensen Ed Herman vs. Clifford Starks UFC of Fuel TV 1 Feb. 15, Fuel TV Featured bouts: Jake Ellenberger vs. Diego Sanchez Dave Herman vs. Stefan Struve Ronny Markes vs. Aaron Simpson Philip De Fries vs. Stipe Miocic UFC 144 Feb. 25, 10 p.m., PPV Featured bouts: Frankie Edgar vs. Ben Henderson Ryan Bader vs. Quinton Jackson Cheick Kongo vs. Mark Hunt Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Jake Shields Joe Lauzon vs. Anthony Pettis STRIKEFORCE March 3, 10 p.m., Showtime Featured bouts: Miesha Tate vs. Ronda Rousey Paul Daley vs. Kazuo Misaki K.J. Noons vs. Josh Thomson ■ All cards are subject to change.

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Greetings wrestling fans. The Superstars of Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Impact Wrestling are invading the Constant Center for an unforgettable night of action, Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Appearing live on the night of the show will be Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle, “The Charismatic Enigma” Jeff Hardy, “The Cowboy” James Storm, Impact Wrestling star Bobby Roode, and many more.

This week you’re in for a special treat, as we talk to two of TNA’s finest – Superstar James Storm, an 11-time TNA World Tag-Team Champion as well as a TNA World Heavyweight Champion; and the lovely and talented, four-time Women’s Knockout Champion, Tara.

Ultimate Wrestling Charmer: Tara, lets start with you. You were born Lisa Marie Varon of Puerto Rican and Turkish descent. Tell us a little about yourself.

Tara: Well, I am actually Tartar, but most people don’t know where that is.

So, since I have a lot of family in Turkey, I simply say that I am half Turkish /half Puerto Rican.

UWC: You were first involved with bodybuilding. How did you get into professional wrestling?

Tara: At first, I was an aerobics teacher. I started lifting for a better tone on my body. I then started training and won several contests. I also competed on TV on Fitness America. It was there that I met and competed with Torrie Wilson of WCW (World Championship Wrestling) fame and Trish Stratus of WWF (World Wrestling Federation) fame. One day, Torrie brought me backstage to a WCW TV taping and she was walking Billy Kidman out on TV. I could not believe that she was paid to walk out a guy.

UWC: But you wound up working for WWF. Tara: I also had met Chyna from the WWF and she asked me if I was a wrestler. I said no, (but) she said you got a good look for it. I took myself to the WWF – they called me – and I said what do you

Courtesy of TNA TNA star James Storm, along with Tara, recently talked with UltimateWrestling Charmer.

see me doing? And they spit out Tara and Victoria ... that’s when they had created a monster. It was a natural transition because I am a big ham.

UWC: OK Storm, your turn. How did you get into professional wrestling?

Storm: I saw an ad on TV for the United States Wrestling Association (USWA) in Nashville, Tenn., run by Wolfie D and Jerry Jarrett. I had a basketball scholarship at the time, but I broke my shoulder training to wrestle and I lost the scholarship.

So, I stayed with it. It was funny because the day I signed up, it was at the Nashville Fairgrounds (Nashville, Tenn). There were 57 people that signed up that day, but I’m the only guy that made it out of that wrestling school.

■ wrestling seminar Vanguard Championship Wrestling will be hosting a seminar with TNA TV Champion, Robbie E, Feb. 11. Meet and greet is free and open to the public at 10 a.m. Autograph pictures will be just $5. Following the meet and greet will be an in-ring seminar open to any pro wrestler or trainee. Call 371-6103 or login to www.vcw-wrestling.com for more details.

UWC: Did you go from the school to TNA, since the Jarrett’s were involved from the beginning of TNA? Storm: Oh no. Before I got that call, I paid my dues working the indies (small independent promotions throughout the U.S.). You know, this is a tough business.

It takes its toll on you physically, mentally and on relationships – and so much more.

I had made up my mind to stay with it. I worked different independent shows, getting my craft down and polishing my skills.

I even went over to WCW a couple of times doing some stuff. When they sold out to WWE, I went back to the indies to keep fresh. TNA started up and Jeff Jarrett called me to come try out, and the rest is history.

UWC: Tara, you mentioned Trish Stratus. What are you thoughts about Trish?

Tara: Oh I love Trish. She is Greek, and not only are a lot of my family members Greek, but so is my husband. So, when I go to Canada to visit Trish, we go to Greektown, eat Greek food and listen and dance to Greek music. “OPA!” I love, love the culture. I tell you what, they/we (Greeks) are a wonderful people.

UWC: Tara, you have been with TNA now, going on your third year. What has that been like?

Tara: It’s a difference of night and day from when I started working here.

Our Women’s Knockout Division is very hardcore. It’s not a cookie cutter division.

We all have different looks, and here, we wrestle.

Tune in next week for part two, when Tara expands on the women’s division, Dixie Carter as a boss, and much more.

Storm will give advice on how to get into the business, his thoughts on Kurt Angle and memories of being a member of America’s Most Wanted and Beer Money.

Until next time, see you at the matches.

Login to www.impactwrestling.com for up to the minute information. Relive some of your favorite wrestling memories and stories of the past and present by contacting ultimatewrestlingcharmer@yahoo. com or on Facebook at UltimateWrestling Charmer. Tune in to the VCW Hype Machine every Friday for all the up-to-date information, www.youtube.com/user/ jstep009.

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The Busch brothers, Kyle and Kurt, had their share of behavioral issues during the 2011 season, but that hasn’t prevented them from signing a sponsor to back their Nationwide Series racing this season.

The brothers have announced a multi-year agreement with Monster Energy Company to sponsor their No. 54 car.

Toyota in the Nationwide Series The two will share driving duties, with Kyle opening the season at Daytona International Speedway and running the next four races before splitting the balance of the season with Kurt, as the two compete for the Nationwide car owner championship.

Turn One Racing to run in Cup Former driver Stacy Compton and his Turn One Racing team have announced plans to campaign a Sprint Cup car in a limited schedule this season. The team plans to focus on the shorter tracks on the circuit, beginning their season at Phoenix International Raceway in the Subway Fresh Fit 500, March 4.

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