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The move to Norfolk for the USNS Comfort will have an estimated annual savings of $1.7 million in the initial year, and $2.1 million for following years and improved access to military facilities for the 59 permanent military members assigned to the ship

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USNS COMFORT TO MOVE TO NAVSTA NORFOLK Press Release NORFOLK

The Navy announced that the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) will shift its layberth from Baltimore, Md. to Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk.

Comfort’s current layberth con-

tract in Baltimore runs through May of 2013, if all options are exercised. The Navy plans to execute the layberth shift on or about March 1, 2013.

A number of factors contributed to the decision to shift the Military Sealift Command (MSC) vessel to Norfolk, including an estimated

annual savings of $1.7 million in the initial year, and $2.1 million for following years; improved access to military facilities for the 59 permanent military members assigned to the ship; better use of the naval logistics hub and industrial base in Norfolk; and a reduction in transit time to typical mission areas.

The move of Comfort from a commercial layberth in Baltimore to a government pier at NAVSTA Norfolk Pier 1 maximizes use of existing infrastructure and facilities, provides cost savings and operational advantages that enhance Comfort’s mission capability and does not negatively impact medical staffing flexibility.

■ Comfort’s mission The mission of USNS Comfort is to provide afloat medical capacity for acute medical and surgical care for forward deployed operational forces, as well as providing a full-service hospital asset when needed worldwide.

Elrod Sailor revisits his roots in Colombia

By Ens. Willie Jeter USS Elrod (FFG 55) Public Affairs Officer

CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA

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NAMTS ramps up certification

By Douglas Denzine NSSA Public Affairs

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Sailors who completed Navy Enlisted Classifications (NECs) as part of the Navy Afloat Maintenance Training Strategy (NAMTS) program received their certificates during a ceremony at Norfolk Ship Support Activity (NSSA) in Norfolk, Feb. 8.

NSSA Sailors enrolled in NAMTS receive on-the-job, rating-specific training, which can help them earn up to eight different NECs. “I appreciate the opportunity to recognize the work that goes into achieving an NEC,” said Commander, Navy Regional Maintenance Center (CNRMC) Rear Adm. David Gale, who was on-hand to present the awardees with their certificates and his admiral’s coin.

“At the highest level in the Navy, there is a decision to con-

tinue to grow the IntermediateLevel (I-Level) maintenance capabilities of the Regional Maintenance Centers (RMCs).

A very important component of that is the investment we make in the Sailors that come to work in the RMCs with their rating development and getting them trained up,” said Gale.

NAMTS training is available to Sailors on shore duty that are located at a Regional Maintenance Center, Intermediate Maintenance Activities or Facilities (IMA or IMF), at shipyards, and aboard tenders, as well as those stationed on ships that are undergoing extended maintenance availabilities.

“NAMTS is certainly a big way to contribute to that outcome. I am exploring every option out there, not only to restore I-level capability, but also to restore journeymen level training for every Sailor that

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USS GEORGE H.W. BUSH WINS BATTLE “E” USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) was named the top aircraft carrier in the Atlantic Fleet in the 2011 Commander Naval Air Force Aircraft Carrier Battle Efficiency and Departmental Awards program, Feb. 10.

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The USS Elrod (FFG 55), on patrol in the Caribbean as part of Operation Martillo – Spanish for “hammer” – has several Sailors who were born overseas. During a recent port visit to Cartagena, Colombia, one of those Sailors had a chance to revisit his roots.

Gunner’s Mate Seaman (GMSN) Roberto Sabatino meets the challenges of everyday Navy life with an all-consuming passion. The spark for this passion can be found in his military lineage. Sabatino was born and raised in Cartagena, Colombia, a large Caribbean beach resort city located in the Northern, Caribbean coast region. His mother is a native of this region, which is also known as the hometown of major league baseball player Orlando Cabrera.

Sabatino’s father was raised in Chi-

cago, Ill., and this is where Sabatino observed firsthand the meaning of honor, courage and commitment, the U.S. Navy’s core values. His father was a decorated U.S. Marine Corps infantryman who served around the world. The distinctive military lineage of his family, however, does not stop there.

Sabatino’s grandfather, Rafael Grau Araujo, is a retired Colombian Navy admiral. Araujo’s life-long dedication to military service influenced two generations of his family.

When asked who the most influential person in his life was, Sabatino proudly states, “It would have to be my grandfather.”

Araujo instilled in Sabatino a deep passion and respect for service and the Navy that left an indelible mark.

His siblings also benefitted from his grandfather’s influence, including Sabatino’s sister, Alessandra, who served honorably for over four years aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4).

Courtesy photo During a port visit to Cartagena, Colombia, Gunner’s Mate Seaman Roberto Sabatino stands next to his grandfather, retired Colombian Navy Adm. Rafael Grau Araujo, Feb. 9, aboard USS Elrod (FFG 55).

Through his family’s lineage, Sabatino has a deeper appreciation for the Navy mission and what it means to serve. When Sabatino found out Elrod’s deployment included a scheduled visit to his place of birth, his thoughts went to his beloved family.

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IKE SAILORS VOLUNTEER IN NORFOLK

By MC3 Devin Thorpe USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Public Affairs

NORFOLK

Sailors from USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (IKE) volunteered for three community relations projects in Norfolk, Feb. 15.

Sailors sorted donations at a food bank, spread mulch and painted at a botanical garden and stained the amphitheatre at a state park.

IKE Sailors completed a job that other IKE Sailors had started last year at First Landing State Park. They stained the park’s newly built amphitheatre, a move that will save them years worth of money and maintenance time.

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“A year ago, Sailors from the Eisenhower helped us build this amphitheatre, and here they are today, helping us stain the wood.” said Bruce Wagner, First Landing State Park manager. “The amphitheatre is used for things like weddings and musical performances. The staining that these Sailors are applying today should last a solid five years before we need the Eisenhower’s help again.”

Other Sailors spent the day sorting food donations at the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia. Sailors sorted items like breads, canned goods and other various foods to make it easier to distribute the donations.

“I think volunteering at the Foodbank today is a wonderful thing,” said Lt. Eric

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Cochrane, IKE chaplain. “We have a community that supports us, they make us welcome here so the least we can do is give back.”

IKE Sailors also spread mulch and painted at a local 155-acre botanical garden. Norfolk Botanical Gardens currently contains various themed gardens, which require regular care to maintain.

“It was great getting some fresh air and exercise out in the sun today,” said Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman Joseph Washburn. “I helped with the rose garden by spreading mulch into a nice, even coat on the flowerbeds. I am proud of my work and plan on bringing my wife here to visit in summer when the roses bloom.”

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NMCRS awarded $1,000 Capt. Charles L. Stuppard, Commander, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story and Joan Guenero of the Little Creek Bargain Shop present a check for $1,000 to kickoff of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Fund Drive, March 1 - 31.

NCCS Kevin Moran (far left) and YNSN Nicole Danner (far right) stand as command representatives of Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story.

The Purpose of the Navy-Marine Corps Society is to provide assistance to Navy and Marine Corps personnel and their families in time of need.

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JEB LITTLE CREEK-FORT STORY HOSTS MILITARY SAVES WEEK Press Release JEBLCFS Public Affairs

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A penny saved is a penny earned!

That old cliché has never been more relevant considering today’s financial climate. Saving and investing in your future has never been more important.

In light of that, all hands are encouraged to participate in the many Military Saves events scheduled at the Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story (JEBLCFS) to assist in becoming financial savvy! Military Saves Week is an annual event running through Feb. 26. Events are open to all military personnel and their families in Hampton Roads.

Military Saves is a social marketing campaign to persuade, motivate and encourage military families to save money every month, and to convince leaders and organizations to be aggressive in promoting automatic savings.

The campaign is a growing network of organizations and individuals committed to helping and supporting military members and their loved ones build personal savings arsenals to provide for their immediate and long-term financial needs.

“I am very excited about this year’s campaign for the base,” said Mary Spear, Financial Educator, Fleet and Family Support Center, JEBLCFS. “We have several events planned on both

properties of the Joint Expeditionary Base to help make military personnel and their families savvy in planning their financial well being. Military Saves gives you the motivation, tools and resources to help you with everyday financial challenges.”

On Feb. 23, from 9 - 10:30 a.m., Gisile Goethe, from the Federal Retirement Thrift Savings Investment Board, will speak on “TSP Roth” at the EWTGLANT auditorium. In addition, the Shred-it Truck will be on hand from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to assist families in destroying personal documents, as well as informational tables from ABNB, Bank of America, FFSC and NMCRS. On Feb. 24 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., the bases Liberty Program will host a “Consumer Jackpot” presentation at the Foc’sle, and from 4 - 5:15 p.m., the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Child and Youth Center will host a Children’s Financial Fair. This event is available to only those children enrolled in the School Age Care (SAC) program.

In addition to the above scheduled events, Brown Bag Luncheon Financial Training will be held at the JEB Fort Story Fleet and Family Support Center located in building 517. From Noon to 1 p.m. each day, military personnel and family members are invited to bring their sack lunch and share time with others while receiving more great

financial training information.

Topics scheduled include: Wise Consumer Practices on Feb. 23; and I.D. Theft, Credit Reports, and Healing Wounded Credit on Feb. 24. For more information on the Brown Bag Luncheon training, call 422-7311.

Although financial planning should be a year-round event, the JEBLCFS Military Saves Week is dedicated to providing resources that will assist military families in ensuring their financial readiness. The campaign’s lifeblood is in its partners and organizations that see the value in working together to empower members, employees, customers and clients to become financially stable through saving, debt reduction and wealth-building over time.

“I think of how more financially stable I would be if programs such as Military Saves were around when I was a young Sailor. When I first enlisted in the Navy we did not have anyone telling us how to properly manage our money and there were no programs that promoted savings,” said CMDCM Andrew Thompson, JEBLCFS Command Master Chief. “Military Saves is truly beneficial because it prepares our Sailors for the long road ahead called life.”

Additional information on the Military Saves Campaign can be obtained online at www.militarysaves.org, or call 462-7563.

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Twenty-five Sailors officially earned the title of culinary specialist, Feb. 10, as they graduated from the five-week CS “A” School, taught at the Joint Culinary Center of Excellence at Fort Lee, Va.

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NAVY’S NEWEST CULINARY SPECIALISTS READY TO SERVE THE FLEET Press Release Center for Service Support Public Affairs

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Twenty-five Sailors officially earned the title of culinary specialist (CS), Feb. 10, as they graduated from the five-week CS “A” School, taught at the Joint Culinary Center of Excellence at Fort Lee, Va. Capt. Dana Weiner, Commanding Officer, Center for Service Support served as the guest speaker for the event, and after thanking the graduates for their hard work and community service while at Fort Lee, he shared with them a final thought on the importance of CS’s in the Navy.

“Your job will not be easy,” he said, “but I promise it will be rewarding, because you can – and will – make a real difference in the quality of life for your shipmates.”

Since 1797 with establishment of the cook rating, culinarians have greatly contributed to the

Navy mission by greatly impacting Sailor and crew morale.

“Today’s Navy men are among the best fed people in the world,” wrote author Charles A. Malin.

“Back in the days of the sloop, frigate and corvette, a Sailor’s stomach had to be nearly as strong as his back ... So, from the chow served during the early U.S. Navy to the present time, the commisssaryman’s qualification have advanced to the point where today’s meals are prepared in such a fashion that they will activate the taste buds of any connoisseur of good cooking.”

That tradition continues today.

Sailors rely on quality provisions provided by the Navy’s CS’s as the Navy carries out its mission around the world.

“One of the most important reasons for having Navy culinary specialists in the fleet is crew morale. When we are on long deployments away from our families and friends, a small ounce of what

you have from home, like a home cooked meal, anything to give our shipmates comfort at the end of the day is a huge impact,” said Culinary Specialist 1st Class Matthew Susienka, an instructor and member of the Navy’s culinary arts team. “If the CS puts some passion in a meal, it makes a world of difference to the crew. You want a productive crew? A well-fed crew will make for a productive crew.”

Susienka said today’s training builds upon tradition by providing students with the basics of cooking they will need to perform their unique duties in the fleet.

“Our training here at the schoolhouse provides the fundamentals of cooking, food sanitation, nutrition and the how and why of using ingredients,” said Susienka. “With every recipe, we teach from scratch the how and why you do each step the way you do. We break down the science of cooking, and when (the students) learn something new,

they get really motivated.”

Beyond teaching the essentials of cooking and working in a Navy galley, the staff and faculty of the school’s Navy element instill the importance of moving beyond the basics and always taking pride in what they prepare. By doing so, these Sailors will make a huge difference in the daily lives of their shipmates.

“In the fleet, CS’s who continue to hone their culinary skills and use these skills to prepare a meal for their shipmates puts more pride into what they are serving,” said Chief Warrant Officer Benny Brockington, CSS Learning Site Fort Lee site director. “Homecooking from scratch helps Sailors deal with being away from home, CS’s know that their cooking can make or break someone’s day, especially after a long day working on the deckplates.”

The Navy’s more than 7,000 culinary specialists, deployed around

Today’s Navy men are among the best fed people in the world.”

- Author Charles A. Malin

the globe, feed an average of more than 92 million wholesome and nutritious meals per year, ensuring the Navy’s fighting forces operate at peak performance and are ready to respond to threats worldwide.

Navy commanding officers agree that nothing impacts Sailors on a day-to-day basis more than the food CS’s prepare for them – they believe these top quality meals contribute directly to Sailor quality of life and morale.

Today’s CS’s have greater culinary instruction than ever before.

With even more advanced training on the way, Sailors, both afloat and ashore, can look forward to even healthier and better-tasting meals in the near future.

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USS GEORGE H.W. BUSH WINS BATTLE “E” Press Release USS George H.W. Bush Public Affairs

USS GEORGE H.W. BUSH (CVN 77), AT SEA

USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) was named the top aircraft carrier in the Atlantic Fleet in the 2011 Commander Naval Air Force Aircraft Carrier Battle Efficiency and Departmental Awards program, Feb. 10.

The Battle Efficiency Award, or Battle “E,” recognizes superior operational performance, assessing the command’s accomplishments during training exercises and various command inspections. The crew of George H.W. Bush won the honors on the heels of the ship’s first combat deployment. It was a clean sweep for the Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, with a full 13 departmental awards and an additional nod to the combined USS George H.W. Bush/Carrier Air Wing EIGHT carrier maintenance team, making George H.W. Bush the only operational carrier to win honors in all categories.

“Winning the Battle “E” is a great accomplishment and a testament to the skill of any crew, but it’s all the more meaningful when you consider the fact that our crew earned it during the ship’s maiden deployment – the first deployment ever for 40 percent of our Sailors,” said Capt. Brian “Lex” Luther, Commanding Officer.

The Battle “E” Award is based on a comprehensive overview of the ship’s battle readiness, assessing a variety of factors from the number of days the command spent at sea to its performance in competitive exercises such as precision anchoring evolutions to

the ship’s safety record.

“Congratulations to USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) for your selection as the 2011 Battle “E” winners.

Congratulations as well to all departmental winners on your hard work and demonstrated performance. The Sailors and officers of these carriers continue to achieve and surpass the high standards of those who have gone before. We are proud of the operational excellence and sound fiscal execution that you have displayed. You have our personal congratulations on a job well done,” read a combined message from Commander, Naval Air Forces Vice Adm. Allen G. Myers and Commander, Naval Air Forces Atlantic Rear Adm. Ted N. Branch.

“I think the very essence of our success was teamwork. We had a common goal and we worked together to achieve that,” said Command Master Chief (SW/AW) David Colton. “A key element

MC3 Leonard Adams, Jr. Seaman John F. Castano polishes the ceremonial bell aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).

of that is leadership. We train ourselves and we train our subordinates, and that’s culminated in the clean sweep.

I’m exceptionally proud of every member of this crew, because every one of them played a role in this, from the Sailors launching the aircraft up on deck to the Sailors working in the ship’s laundry,

■ honors USS George H.W. Bush was the only operational carrier to sweep the departmental “E” competitions, earning the following honors: Air Dept. - Yellow E Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Dept. - Black E Combat Systems Dept. - Green CS Damage Control - Red DC Deck Dept. - White Crossed Anchors with Black D Health Services Dept. - Blue M Navigation Dept. - White Ship’s Wheel Operations Dept. - Green E Reactor Dept. - Red E Safety Dept. - Green S Security - Black S Supply Dept. - Blue E Weapons Dept. - Black W Carrier Maintenance - Purple E

it was truly an all hands effort that paid off.”

“To the Sailors of USS George H.W. Bush congratulations on winning the 2011 COMNAVAIRLANT Carrier Battle “E” Award. Your sustained leadership led your team through a highly successful combat deployment in support of our continued war on terrorism and has also culminated in your selection as the CNAL Battle “E” winner. Your commitment to excellence cannot be understated,” read a separate message from Rear Adm. Branch.

This is an incredible achievement for a ship that has just completed her maiden deployment and I look forward

to future accomplishments.

Please extend my heartiest congratulations to each member of your ship for a job well done.”

USS George H.W. Bush was also named a recipient of the U.S. Fleet Forces FY-11 Retention Excellence Award, also known as the “Golden Anchor,” which recognizes the command’s career information program, minimal attrition among junior Sailors and exceptional management in support of retention programs. Ships winning the Retention Excellence Award are authorized to paint their anchors gold.

“Your successes represent your command’s commit-

■ about the award The Battle Efficiency Award, or Battle “E,” recognizes superior operational performance, assessing the command’s accomplishments during training exercises and various command inspections.

ment to the growth and development of your Sailors and will serve as the foundation of fleet readiness. Congratulations and well done,” read the message from Commander, Fleet Forces Command Adm. John C. Harvey, Jr.

MCSN Brian Read Castillo Operations Specialist Seaman Diego L. Escamilla stands port lookout watch aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).

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NMOC FORECASTING FOR BOLD ALLIGATOR Marks first time NMOC deployed SLOCUM glider

By George Lammons Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command Public Affairs

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The Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (NMOC), for the first time in an amphibious exercise, deployed a SLOCUM glider, Feb. 8, in Bold Alligator (BA12), the Navy’s largest amphibious exercise in a decade.

The SLOCUM glider was deployed from USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) on the East Coast in advance of the landing to provide additional data for the ocean and wave models that were being run daily in support of the operation, to assess water clarity and to provide ground truth for satellite water clarity data.

The Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVO) Glider Operations Center tracked the glider, sent instructions and downloaded the data.

“The SLOCUM was designed to operate and provide critical oceanographic volume measurements – real-time – in the littoral battle-space,” said Lt. Cmdr. Tim Uncapher, Iwo Jima Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG)/24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) oceanographer. “It is uniquely suited in characterizing the ocean environment where ARG/ MEU expeditionary and mine countermeasures operations take place from the sea base.”

In addition to the SLOCUM glider operations, NMOC personnel and assets from five of its commands forecasted weather and oceanographic conditions to support beach landings, conduct mine hunting and anti-submarine warfare operations in the exercise.

NMOC Sailors served on ships, Sailors and civilians worked on watch floors on shore-based installations, and one group deployed to San Diego, Calif. to work with Naval Mine and Anti-submarine

Warfare Command (NMAWC).

NMOC Sailors also ran unmanned underwater vehicles in mine-hunting operations in San Diego as well as off Iwo Jima.

Uncapher said that the glider data helped the model performance as the seas built during the weekend.

Sea state has a huge impact on shipto-shore movement and amphibious operations and the greater model accuracy, thanks to the glider data.

He said the SLOCUM contributed more than 1,000 water column profiles.

“Data collected from the SLOCUM is transmitted in situ to the Glider operations cell, where it is then assimilated into ocean models and used in initializing sea temperature, currents and water clarity-supporting marine recon, EVBSS and amphibious vehicle operations-in this dynamic environment,” said Uncapher.

“Furthermore, the data improved model initialization and real-time data support for both NAVO and FNMOC (Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center) products and help with oceanographic trend analysis for sustained operations at the sea base, aiding ARG/MEU planners with making force allocation and phasing decisions during mission planning.”

Col. Francis Donovan, Commander, 24th MEU said the glider data made a big difference in his operation.

“I see capability and value of this system – I think the ARG/MEU team would benefit from having one or two available on Iwo (Iwo Jima) for our upcoming deployment,” he said.

For the overall METOC BA12 support, Fleet Weather Center Norfolk (FWC-N) served as the METOC fleet coordination cell, providing the official combined operations area forecast for the duration of the exercise. FWC-N has deployed 43 Sailors to four ships: USS Enterprise (CVN 65), USS Bataan (LHD 5), USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) and USS Wasp (LHD 1),

MCSA Jonathan Correa Boatswain’s mates aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) hoist a rigid hull inflatable boat after recovering a SLOCUM Ocean Glider. The SLOCUM provides critical, real time oceanographic volume measurements.

■ underway The Iwo Jima Amphibious Readiness Group is underway participating in a certification exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

and one Sailor to U.S. Submarine Force. FWC-N also hosts coordination chats twice daily for METOC support personnel. FWC-N is one of two subordinate fleet weather centers under NMOC. The Naval Oceanography Mine Warfare Command (NOMWC) sent its unmanned underwater vehicle platoon to NAMWC in San Diego with three civilians from the NAVO to look for mines, supporting BA12 at a distance. NOMWC and NAVO personnel also operate the data fusion cell, the central collection and fusion point for all the mine data.

NAVO, NMOC’s ocean production center and largest subordinate,

also ran tailored high resolution ocean models and analyzed imagery and environmental support products to enable intelligence preparation of the environment. Navy METOC and Marine Corps officers used the imagery to help identify beach landing sites, beach gradient profiles and hazards to navigation.

FNMOC, NMOC’s atmospheric production center, created specialized high resolution atmospheric models in direct support of forecasting coupled with NAVO ocean models and leveraged global broadcast satellite feeds to deliver air/ ocean model data and METOC satellite imagery to forces afloat.

“Both Fleet Numerical (FNMOC) and NAVO have been fantastic. It is just the best I’ve ever seen - their ability to react to the needs of the forces. It has really been impressive, especially for an exercise,” said Cmdr. Christy Cowan, 2nd Fleet oceanographer and the Combined METOC officer for the exercise.

Naval Oceanography Anti-submarine Warfare Center at Stennis Space Center, Miss., supported anti-submarine warfare in a reachback cell at Stennis.

NMOC directs the Navy’s meteorology and oceanography programs, operates the Navy’s atomic clock for precise time and tracks the positions of the stars for navigation. The command is comprised of approximately 2,500 officer, enlisted and civilian personnel stationed around the world. Naval Oceanography enables the safety, speed and operational effectiveness of the fleet by identifying the risks and opportunities for naval and joint forces posed by the present and future natural environment.

Bold Alligator began Jan. 30 and ran through Feb. 12 afloat and ashore, in and around North Carolina and Virginia.

For more news from Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/ cnmoc/.

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Mason upgraded with new chemical agent detection capability Navy begins massive fleetwide initiative

By John J. Joyce NSWC Dahlgren Division Corporate Communications

NORFOLK

A new automated chemical warfare agent detection capability that successfully passed operational tests aboard USS Mason (DDG 87) will be installed on warships throughout the fleet, Navy officials announced Feb. 15.

The Navy plans to install the new system – designed to quickly alert warfighters to the presence of chemical warfare agents – on all active guided missile destroyers and cruisers, aircraft carriers, large and small deck amphibious ships, littoral combat ships and dry cargo/ammunition ships by the end of 2018.

“IPDS-LR (Improved Point Detection System – Lifecycle Replacement) will provide the Navy continued chemical warfare agent detection, identification and alerting along with the high system reliability they need to perform their mission worldwide,” said Bruce Corso, IPDS-LR System Manager, office of the Joint Project Manager for Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Contamination Avoidance (JPM NBCCA).

“This successful deployment of the IPDS-LR is a culmination of the work of some great scientists and engineers, collaboration with the Joint Community and

having waterfront locations that provide continuous fleet interaction,” said Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Chemical, Biological and Radiological (CBR) Defense Division Head Mike Purello.

Warfighters aboard USS Mason – the first guided missile destroyer protected by IPDS-LR – are now relying on a better performing system that features ion mobility spectrometry. This chemical detection technology creates ions that separate by the time it takes the ion clusters to traverse a constant electric field drift region.

“I am excited to have the Improved Point Detection System – Lifecycle Replacement aboard,” said USS Mason Commanding Officer Cmdr. Adan Cruz after testing concluded Jan. 27. “As captain, I hold the responsibility for the safety of the crew and this system provides enhanced chemical warfare defense to ensure our Sailors will return home safely.”

“The install went extremely well,” said USS Mason Executive Officer Cmdr. Mike Briggs. “Having a reliable chemical detection system aboard to aid in ship’s defense goes towards making Mason a more effective warship.”

Teams based in Norfolk and San Diego, Calif., are prepared to install the new system on 35 ships in 2012.

USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110), USS Howard (DDG 83) and USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) are the next ships on NSWCDD CBR De-

U.S. Navy archive photo A new automated chemical warfare agent detection capability will be installed on warships throughout the fleet.

fense Division’s schedule for IPDS-LR installation.

“More DDG’s will follow,” said NSWCDD IPDS-LR Project Lead Brian Flaherty.

“The Sailor will see a system they can turn on and be confident it is protecting them.

It samples air from outside the ship, evaluates it for the presence of chemical warfare agents, and if there’s an agent present, IPDS-LR will alert them in an adequate amount of time to take precautionary measures.”

IPDS-LR components located on the port and starboard sides of a ship sample air through external intakes in the hull. The system analyzes the external air for chemical agents.

“If the detector identifies a chemical agent, it sends a signal that displays an alert at both the ship’s damage control central and the bridge,” said Flaherty. “The system also interfaces directly to the ship’s chemical alarm, which broadcasts an audible shipwide alarm to alert the crew

■ how the system works IPDS-LR (Improved Point Detection System – Lifecycle Replacement) components sample air through external intakes in the hull, analyzing the external air for chemical agents. If the detector identifies a chemical agent, it sends a signal that displays an alert at both the ship’s damage control central and the bridge, as well as to the ship’s chemical alarm, which broadcasts an audible shipwide alarm to alert the crew of a chemical warfare agent.

of a chemical warfare agent.”

IPDS-LR’s test and evaluation involved extensive time both in the laboratory and aboard ship – with extensive time at sea as well as an independent underway evaluation by the Navy’s Commander Operational Test and Evaluation Force.

“The new system is more maintainable and reliable,” said Flaherty. “Warfighters will see improved false alarm performance and longer periods of time between repairs.

It will be easier and cheaper to repair.”

Based on a commercialoff-the-shelf concept, a joint team of NSWCDD and JPM

NBCCA engineers evaluated IPDS-LR in reliability, availability and maintainability (RAM) tests emphasizing a Navy shipboard maritime environment.

The team collected over 14,000 hours of underway and in-port test time supporting the RAM analysis with multiple ships – and ship classes – based in the Norfolk and San Diego areas. Additional data collection continued aboard ships in forward deployed locations.

“It’s very rewarding to field this system to the fleet,” said Flaherty, noting that his team conducted “IPDS-LR tests on the Navy side – shock test-

ing, vibration testing, electromagnetic interference – and worked with different groups over two-and-a-half years to make sure the system is ready to field to the warfighter.”

“The Navy’s CBR Defense Division exists to provide our warfighter with the tools and capabilities necessary to detect, protect, and if necessary, decontaminate threats resulting from a CBR attack,” said Purello. “Our direct and active connection with the fleet helps the warfighter and provides a wealth of valuable information for our scientists and engineers in the lab. This knowledge is immediately put to use as they work to create, develop,and provide updates and future solutions for our men and women in uniform.”

A Navy leader in CBR Defense, NSWC Dahlgren’s CBR Defense Division provides a full complement of capabilities that support the naval warfighter both on land and at sea as well as the joint and Homeland Defense communities.

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Naval Station Norfolk hosts Black History ceremony

By MCSN Darien G. Kenney, Navy Public Affairs Support Element East

NORFOLK

A Black History ceremony was held at Naval Station Norfolk to celebrate Black History Month, Feb. 17.

The theme was “Black Women in American History and Culture,” highlighting some of the most powerful black women in history.

The program consisted of a skit, poetry reading, a slideshow presentation and a speech from guest speaker, retired Army Lt. Col. Michael Miner, an assistant professor of Mathematics at American Military University in West Point, New York.

Vivian Parker, an inspiring poet, read a poem called “Being a Mother of a Black Child,” written by Mona Lake Jones, describing the challenges as a parent raising black children.

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“My inspiration for the poem is to open the eyes of the audience and show them the privileges and struggles of raising a black child,” said Parker.

The skit, “Where Would the World be Without Black people,” was acted out to highlight discoveries and inventions by African Americans throughout history.

Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Carrie Cellilo-Garcia, a Diversity Committee member from Naval Station Norfolk, took part in coordinating the program and expressed her thoughts about the success of the event.

“I like the fact that we are all from different backgrounds and races and were able to come together and put together a program that educates everybody,” said Cellilo-Garcia.

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helps Sailors earn NECs in various NSSA areas

AN UNPRECEDENTED MC3 Billy Ho Michael Miner, a guest speker and retired U.S. Army officer, waves to the audiences while delivering a speech during an African American/Black History observance ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, Feb. 17.

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spiring black women in his life and how they made him the person he is today.

“The biggest thing I learned is perseverance,” said Miner. “You have to have the drive to succeed as an African American, and without perseverance, it makes all the difference in life.”

The event concluded with a cake cutting ceremony and a traditional meal honoring Black History Month and the achievements and events in African American history.

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I think everybody should participate in NAMTS if it is available in their respective shops to broaden their knowledge base.”

Continued from front comes ashore to an RMC. I want to thank all of you here today who received NECs for your hard work and I encourage you to keep it up,” said Gale.

Journeyman training is offered through the NAMTS program and helps Sailors earn NECs in NSSA’s Hydraulics, Pipefitting, Valve, Outside Electrical, Outside Machinist, Diesel Engines, Shipfitter and Gas Turbines shops.

Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Joshua Coleman, NSSA’s Valve Shop Leading Petty Officer, was one of the 45 Sailors to receive a NAMTS award. He took part in the award ceremony and received an NEC for his recent completion of Valve Shop training.

“Now that I have this skill set, if I am ever on a ship and something goes wrong with a valve while we are out to sea, they can come to me and I can help to correct or fix the problem without having to waste money or time trying to get additional support out to the ship,” said Coleman.

“This training has helped me tremendously. I gained knowledge and learned a lot of things that I didn’t know prior to the class,” said Coleman. “I think everybody should participate in NAMTS if it is available in their respective shops to broaden their knowledge base.”

Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Joseph Barnes, a Skill Area Coordinator at NSSA, helps organize each of the different NECs obtainable through NAMTS. “Each of these NEC’s is broken up into sections, called “Series.” The 100 Series focuses on safety and basic shop related items.

The 200 Series covers your tools and parts.

When you get to the 300 Series, it focuses on your on-the-job training – you go out and actually perform production work whether it is on sliding pad-eyes, pumps, welding or anything that your training involves. This gives

- Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Joshua Coleman, NSSA’s Valve Shop Leading Petty Officer

you experience by allowing you to see the full progression of a job package and how to put it all together,” said Barnes.

Sailors who take on the task of completing NAMTS training are also encouraged to participate in the United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP). USMAP is a formal military training program that provides active duty Coast Guard, Marine Corps and Navy service members the opportunity to improve their job skills and to complete their civilian apprenticeship requirements while they are on active duty.

Chief Gunner’s Mate (SW) John Higgins, Leading Chief Petty Officer (LCPO) for NSSA’s NAMTS program, has been helping NSSA and NNSY lead the charge when it comes to training Sailors through the NAMTS program.

In 2011, Higgins and his team were able to award 89 Sailors with NECs. This year their goal is to graduate at least 100 Sailors from the program and they intend to increase their goal if the manpower becomes available.

“Our goal is to take Sailors who are already doing a job in a production facility and make them subject matter experts by getting their NEC. When big Navy looks at the battle groups that are getting ready to deploy they can say, ‘we want the NAMTS Sailors aboard these particular ships before they leave,’” said Higgins. “In the long run, this creates a much more efficient system within the fleet. If you can take just one person with an NEC and send them out with the expertise that they have gained, instead of a group of 10, you greatly cut down on your cost, reduce travel time and the risk of having workers traveling to heightened threat areas.”

| Elrod is currently on a six-month deployment in support of Operation Martillo

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Continued from front Elrod looked forward to hosting Sabatino’s family for several weeks. Navies around the globe share many common bonds and it was “an honor to host Adm. Grau,” said Ens. Marissa Jimenez, Sabatino’s division officer.

The diverse backgrounds of Elrod’s Sailors, including those from around the globe, contribute to mission effectiveness. The close ties between Colombia and the United States, familial ties in this case, will ensure the success of Operation Martillo and fulfill our motto as “A Global Force for Good.”

Under direction of U.S.

4th Fleet, Elrod is currently on a six-month deployment in the U.S. Southern Command’s (USSOUTHCOM) area of responsibility, in support of Operation Martillo. Operation Martillo is a critical component of the U.S. government’s coordinated interagency regional security strategy in support of the White House Strategy to Combat Transnational Organized Crime and the U.S. Central America Regional Security Initiative.

U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command and U.S. 4th Fleet (COMUSNAVSO/C4F) supports USSOUTHCOM joint and combined full-spectrum military operations by pro-

viding principally sea-based, forward presence to ensure freedom of maneuver in the maritime domain, to foster and sustain cooperative relationships with international partners, and to fully exploit the sea as maneuver space in order to enhance regional security and promote peace, stability and prosperity in the Caribbean, Central and South American regions.

For more information, contact COMUSNAVSO/ C4F Public Affairs by email at comusnavso-c4f_mypt_ pao@navy.mil, visit www. public.navy.mil/comusnavso-c4f, or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NAVSOUS4THFLT.

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After six months under the waves, the crew is especially eager to take advantage of the many outdoor activities available in the Hampton Roads region.” - Cmdr. Thomas A. Winter

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Cmdr. Thomas A. Winters, Commanding Officer of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Montpelier (SSN 765) is greeted by his daughter following his return to Naval Station Norfolk from a regularly scheduled deployment.

Montpelier is returning from the European Command area of responsibility where it executed the Chief of Naval Operation’s Maritime Strategy in supporting national security interests and maritime security operations.

Photos by MC1 Todd A. Schaffer

USS Montpelier returns home from deployment Visited ports in Norway, Scotland, Spain during 6-month deployment

■ about the sub Montpelier was the first submarine to launch Tomahawk cruise missiles in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

The submarine has a crew complement of 15 officers and 129 enlisted, is 360-feet long and can travel in excess of 25 knots.

By Kevin Copeland Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic Public Affairs

NORFOLK

The Los Angeles fast-attack submarine USS Montpelier (SSN 765) returned to Naval Station Norfolk from a regularly scheduled deployment, Feb. 17.

Under the command of Cmdr. Thomas A. Winter, Montpelier is returning from the European Command area of responsibility where it executed the Chief of Naval Operation’s Maritime Strategy in supporting national security interests and maritime security operations.

“Montpelier conducted various independent operations that directly contributed to the Combatant Commander’s theater security operations,” said Winter. “Additionally, we participated in a multinational anti-submarine warfare exercise with participants from France, the United Kingdom, Canada and Portugal.”

During the deployment, Montpelier steamed more than 36,500 nautical miles. They were able to conduct port visits to Haakonsvern, Norway; Faslane, Scotland; and Rota, Spain.

“Each of these visits provided opportunities for the Montpelier crew to experience the local culture while strengthening relations with our allies in the European theater,” said Winter. “The performance of Montpelier’s crew was exceptional – in port and at sea. We accomplished all operational tasking, pulled into and out of port as scheduled, remained at sea as scheduled and was an invaluable asset to the 6th Fleet commander for more than six months. The technical and tactical competence exhibited by this highly-trained crew was nothing short of phenomenal. In addition to meeting all operational requirements, we qualified 22 enlisted personnel and five officers in submarine warfare.”

After spending major holidays overseas, the Montpelier Sailors are ready for their homecoming in Norfolk.

“The crew is excited to return home to Norfolk and looking forward to reunions with family and friends,” said Winter. “After six months under the waves, the crew is especially eager to take advantage of the many outdoor activities available in the Hampton Roads region.”

Fast-attack submarines like Montpelier have multi-faceted missions. They use their stealth, persistence, agility and firepower to deploy and support special force operations, disrupt and destroy an adversary’s military and economic operations at sea, provide early strike from close proximity and ensure undersea superiority.

Cmdr. Thomas A. Winters, Commanding Officer of the USS Montpelier (SSN 765) waves to his family as the ship returns to its homeport at Naval Station Norfolk, Feb. 17, from a regularly scheduled deployment.

Crew members aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Montpelier (SSN 765) tend to the mooring lines as the ship returned to its homeport at Naval Station Norfolk, Feb. 17, from a regularly scheduled deployment.

Capt. Chas Richard, Chief of Staff to Commander, Submarine Forces and Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic congratulates Cmdr. Thomas A. Winter, Commanding Officer of the USS Montpelier (SSN 765) upon his return to Naval Station Norfolk from a regularly scheduled deployment.

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series | part 3 ■ the museum The Newsome House Museum and Cultural Center is located at 2803 Oak Ave. in Newport News, and is open to the public Thurs. - Sat. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mon. Wed. by appointment only).

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USS Mason (DE 529) crew members mustered in Dress Blues on the ship’s bow while moored at New York Harbor, New York.

Naval History and Heritage Command archive photo

Exhibit offers insight into African American During this WWII Sailors Journalism helped preserve Mason’s (DE-529) legacy

By David Todd The Flagship Managing Editor

NORFOLK

During World War II, hundreds of thousands of black men were given the opportunity serve in the military, but a majority of these men were only allowed to serve in a support capacity.

In the Navy, black men often held jobs as stewards and were tasked with manning the Officers’ Mess and maintained the officers’ bil-

lets aboard the ships. Some were also engaged in mess management, menu planning and purchasing supplies.

For the enlisted crew of the USS Mason (DE 529), an Evarts-class destroyer escort, the opportunity to serve aboard a U.S. Navy ship during the war was not only a chance to defend the country, it was also a chance for job and racial equality. In fact, it was the first time that black men were able to hold jobs like sonar technicians,

time, the Black Press was very instrumental in covering those World War II stories.”

- Brenda H. Andrews

signalmen and operations specialists in the Navy.

“These were the first men of color who were given an opportunity to do things that people do on ship,” said Brenda H. Andrews, Publisher, New Journal and Guide.

Black journalists also played an important part in that equation. They covered the war conflicts and reported on what they saw, and like all journalists traveling with the military at the time, what they saw was restricted and what they published was often censored.

Thomas W. Young, a journalist from the Journal and Guide in Norfolk, was commissioned by the Navy as a war correspondent aboard the Mason. While embedded, his job was to report on this history-making venture, and it was his articles and photos that kept the ship, and the crew's, stories alive through the years.

“During this time, the Black Press was very instrumental in covering those World War II stories,” said Andrews. “There were five black newspapers, that were New Journal and Guide archive photo called ‘national newspapers,’

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The Journal and Guide was one of them – The Baltimore Afro-American, The New York Amsterdam News, The Chicago Defender and The Pittsburg Courier – were all power houses. The interesting thing about that lineup is that the Journal and Guide was the only one below the Mason-Dixon line.”

That fact was significant because being below the Mason-Dixon line and being headquartered in a Southern town, the Journal and Guide was under different constraints than some of the other black publications of the time.

“The publisher of the Journal and Guide, P.B. Young (founder), had to do his stories in a way that he got the story out, but he didn’t get run out of town,” explained Andrews. “If you are in Chicago, you can pretty much call a spade a spade. Or if you are in Pittsburg, or New York, or even Baltimore, but if you are in Norfolk, Va., then when you call a spade a spade, sometimes it is clothed in some other language that may be more palatable to the environment that you are operating out of.”

The Journal and Guide played a major part in telling not only the ‘sea stories,’ but also many of the pressing issues that faced the local black community.

“The Black Press, in particular the Journal and Guide,

covered all the major stories of the day,” said Andrews.

“Certainly the war stories were significant, and that was in telling families here (in Norfolk) how their sons were being treated abroad and bringing that story back.”

During the early 40s and 50s, the Black Press became a vehicle to record the stories of racial equality, civil rights accolades and social advancement in the United States.

“When it came to desegregation of the schools, when it came to integration of the various job forces, these were all covered in the Black Press,” she said. “Up until the 1950s, The Black Press was really the only place where black people could read about themselves, and about who they were. That continued in the 1960s when we began to have more desegregated environments.”

Through the end of February, the New Journal and Guide, a successor of the Journal and Guide, and the Newsome House Museum and Cultural Center in Newport News are presenting a special exhibit dedicated the Navy men who served on the USS Mason (DE 529), called “Black Pride At Sea: The Men of the USS Mason.” The exhibit pays special attention to the role of the Black Press and the untold heroism of the men who served on the ship during World War II. “Our exhibit is primarily centered around the Journal

Courtesy of THEntertainment War correspondent, Thomas W. Young, aboard the USS Mason in 1944, as seen in the movie “Proud.” Actor Darnell Williams portrayed Young in the film.

and Guide and around the stories that P.B. Young told about how the men felt on this first mission,” explained Andrews. “We have 10 full page (newspapers) from 1944.”

Uncovering these documents was quite challenging for Andrews, because although the historical pages have been digitized, the filing conventions were often unique to specific writers and events.

“What we discovered is sometimes things had been digitized under another name, so you’ve kind of got to know the other name as well,” said Andrews. “… With the Navy men of the USS Mason, I believe they were called ‘Blue Jackets,’ so they may have been filed under that versus USS Mason.”

Ultimately, the exhibit is a way for Hampton Roads residents – military and nonmilitary – to experience a moment history and reflect on the accomplishments of Mason’s crew and to celebrate Black History Month.

“This is a Navy town, this is a Navy story, this is a great American story,” said Andrews, “that until 1994 was just in the minds of those remaining USS Mason men and in the pages of black newspapers.”

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-Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta speaks with troops aboard Barksdale Air Force Base, Feb. 17.

Secretary Panetta met and thanked the Airmen of the Global Strike Command for their service.

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PANETTA TAKES STRATEGY, BUDGET MESSAGE TO SERVICE MEMBERS

By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON

Fresh from three days of Capitol Hill testimony, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta flew to Louisiana, Feb. 17, where he shared his strategy and budget vision in a more dresseddown setting.

Speaking with a bit more salt than he had used on the Hill, and with his normal suit coat swapped out

for a wind jacket, Panetta stood in a Quonset Hut at Barksdale Air Force Base and told Airmen and civilian employees how he will cut defense spending, while shaping a stronger future force.

Standing with bombers behind him and uniforms in front, the secretary told the troops, “You are the part of the strongest military force of the history of the world, and we’re going to keep that.”

The Airmen and their fellow ser-

vice members have been part of significant achievements in Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya and around the world over the past decade, Panetta said.

Despite those successes, the nation faces a wide array of national security threats from volatile regions, space and cyber, he said, while “we are a country of heavy deficits and debt.”

“Our responsibility in national defense is still to protect this country,

to keep our kids safe for the future.

That’s the challenge we face,” he added.

The combination of factors dictates a smaller, more agile force backed with great technology, Panetta said. The defense strategy sets priorities for that force, and the budget request is set to those priorities, he added.

Barksdale is home to Air Force Global Strike Command, which is tasked to support combatant com-

■ on Iran When asked about the threat from Iran, Panetta told the troops “We, the United States, have all options on the table. But, as the prime minister of Israel himself said, (military action) ought to be the last option, not the first.”

manders with combat-ready forces, capable of strategic nuclear deterrence and global strike operations.

The command includes the nation’s three intercontinental ballistic missile wings, two B-52 Stratofor-

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MCPON testifies before Congress on quality of life

By MC2 Thomas L. Rosprim Office of the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy

WASHINGTON

MC2 Felicito Rustique Gas Turbine System Technician (Mechanical) 3rd Class Botha Nzinga explains the propulsion control console aboard the guidedmissile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56) to Gabonese Ensign Luther Mouloungui as part of Africa Partnership Station (APS) 2012.

Africa Partnership Station 2012 begins Press Release Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/ Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs

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Sailors and Coast Guardsmen from several African nations are gathered in Lagos, Nigeria, to participate in the start of Africa Partnership Station 2012 (APS), Feb. 14.

APS is part of an ongoing international effort to assist African nations to improve maritime safety and security.

The security cooperation initiative, now in its fifth year, is aimed at strengthening global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities in order to improve maritime safety and security in Africa.

This year’s program builds

■ about APS APS is an international security cooperation initiative aimed at strengthening maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities in order to improve maritime safety and security in Africa.

upon relationships fostered in previous years and brings together more than 30 African, European, North and South American countries.

“By working together, African navies and Coast Guards are able to bring maritime safety and security,

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Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) (SS/SW) Rick D. West testified before Congress, Feb. 16.

MCPON appeared before the House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies.

West, along with the other top enlisted leaders from the Marine Corps, Army and Air Force, discussed the current status of their respective military branches, focusing specifically on quality of life programs and initiatives.

“During the past year, I have traveled extensively around the world to visit, listen, learn and speak with Sailors and their families,” said West. “I have observed, firsthand, their tremendous work and sacrifices, and I am con-

MC2 Thomas L. Rosprim Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick D. West (second from left), and other senior enlisted advisors prepare to testify before Congress.

■ MCPON testimony The MCPON periodically testifies before Congress along with the senior enlisted leaders of the other services. This was his fourth appearance before the congressional committee. stantly amazed and truly awed by their outstanding capabilities and resiliency as they serve with distinction on ships, squadrons, submarines and ashore.”

Recruiting, retention, force manage-

ment and professional development of service members were among the topics addressed at the hearing.

West and his counterparts from the other service branches responded to several questions from representatives about transition resources in place to assist active duty personnel and families affected by force reductions.

“We want to make sure our Sailors have every opportunity to succeed in the future,” said West. “The Navy has

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DoD raises nearly $16 million in CFC contributions

By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall, Jr. American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON

The Defense Department raised nearly $16 million in contributions during the 2011 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), marking its fifth consecutive year raising more than $15 million, Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter said, Feb. 17.

“With almost $16 million raised, we have again surpassed this year’s fundraising amount,” said Carter. “This is DoD’s eighth consecutive record-setting year and our fifth year in a row we’ve raised over $15 million – no small accomplishment!”

Carter spoke during the 2011 DoD CFC Awards for the National Capital Region to celebrate the department’s “impressive contributions to the Combined Federal Campaign.” It also was the

campaign’s 50th Anniversary.

“Working at this department signifies the devotion all of you have to public service and I think of our contributions to the Combined Federal Campaign as an extension of that devotion,” he said.

“It’s a reflection of that devotion that underscores just how committed each of you are to bettering our nation and our world.

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Why military marriages rock

Married to the Military

Push the limits

By Bianca Martinez Military Spouse Contributor

By Casey Spurr Military Spouse Contributor

By now, we’ve all heard the news – military marriages end in divorce at a higher rate than our civilian counterparts. In fact, it isn’t news at all because this has been the case for many years, and the rates have only increased since the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan began.

According to data released by the Pentagon in recent months, nearly 30,000 military marriages ended in divorce in fiscal year 2011, which is the highest rate since 1999. Every branch of service saw an increase in their divorce rate last year, with the exception of the Marine Corps whose rate remained steady from the previous year. The highest divorce rates were amongst enlisted Air Force personnel, with one in 20 marriages dissolving and female enlisted personnel across all services with one in 10 marriages ending. The overall military divorce rate last year was 3.7 percent, or about one in 27 marriages.

With numbers like this, the outlook appears bleak for our service members and their potential for successful marriages.

According to interviews conducted by USA Today, there is even some fear at the Pentagon that troop withdrawals will lead to more divorces as families are reunited who aren’t used to being together. This is depressing news to say the least.

Despite all of this, I say these numbers are giving military marriages a bad rap.

What about the vast majority that aren’t ending in divorce? There is an upside to being married to the military, but the things that make our marriages great are all too often overlooked.

There is a lot to love about being married to a service member, and I happen to believe – no, I know – the fact that my husband and I are a military couple only

makes our marriage stronger. Though he may come and go far more often than I would like, what our time apart does for us is it gives us a chance to miss each another. I think that is something so many of us take for granted.

Of course, none of us want to spend months on end separated from our spouses, but I have always found that those months are when my relationship with my husband grows the most and we become the closest.

We communicate better than ever and we constantly tell each other we love one another. It’s the silver lining to deployments.

These are the things that can sometimes be lost in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and our time apart gives us a chance to get back to that and have an even stronger marriage when he returns.

There is something about forced separation that gives us the chance to reflect on everything we love about our spouses and how different our lives are in their absence.

When my husband is deployed, I want nothing more than to have him home and I am reminded of just how much I can’t live without him. After 10 years of having him in my life, this feeling of desperately wanting him by my side is something I’ve actually come to appreciate. Though we often look at our time apart as a sacrifice and a stressor in military marriages, maybe we should start looking at it as somewhat of a benefit, even if a bittersweet one.

When a civilian friend complains about how much her husband is getting on her nerves or the fact that she wishes he’d just pick up after himself, I can only think to myself how much I’d love to have the hassle of being annoyed by my husband’s quirks right about then. Or when another civilian friend tells me her husband is on a week-long business trip and she just doesn’t know how much more of this business travel she can stand, I feel like saying, “Girl, you have no idea.” Or better yet,

Budget request backs military families

By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON

From education and employment to program cuts and reductions, President Barack Obama’s fiscal 2013 budget proposal has been dominating the headlines.

With so much information to process, I figured I’d share the provisions that directly affect troops and their families.

According to an Office of Management and Budget fact sheet, the budget request includes: ■ $8.5 billion in Defense Department base funding to support military families, from child care and education for military children to counseling and employment programs for the entire family.

■ More than $1 billion through the Education Department’s Impact Aid program to local school districts where a military base may increase the number of students and decrease the property tax base that funds the local schools. Districts educating more than 368,000 children from military families receive these funds.

■ Funding for a 1.7 percent pay raise for service members – the full amount authorized by law – as well as a variety of monthly special skill-based payments, enlistment and

re-enlistment bonuses, and other benefits.

■ About $2.4 billion for programs serving wounded, ill and injured service members, with $747 million of that total to address traumatic brain injury (TBI) and psychological health needs, such as support for recovery care coordinators and enhanced access to care.

■ $465 million for medical research specifically focused on psychological health, TBI and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

■ $259 million for the Labor Department’s Veterans Employment and Training Service and $8 million for the department’s transition assistance program and grants for employment services to veterans. The budget request ends the Veterans Workforce Investment Program, supporting service delivery innovations through the Workforce Innovation Fund instead. The expanded transition assistance program makes employment workshops more accessible to retiring reserve and National Guard members, as well as spouses of separating service members.

■ Continuing grants under the Homeless Veterans’Reintegration Program at a level of $38 million.

■ Expanding entrepreneurship training for veterans and military families through

“You know who you’re talking to, right?”

Deep down though, at the risk of sounding bombastic, I sort of know how much better we have it – even if it does require some tears, sweat and sacrifice along the way.

Then there is also the issue of honor and respect. As teenagers and young adults, we all probably had our list of qualities we wanted in our ideal mate – a sense of humor, good looks, a great personality, and hopefully, some brains to go along with them.

For me though, as I matured there was something far more important on that list. I knew I wouldn’t find my mate until I found a man I could truly respect as a human being. For me, marriage is about mutual respect, and I knew I had to find a man who possessed qualities I could admire in order to build a healthy marriage.

Where else can you find so many individuals worthy of respect than our military? Our spouses likely entered service because they possess the qualities of honor and commitment ... and aren’t those the qualities that make a good partner in life? There is no one in this world I respect more than my husband for the qualities he possesses – a man of integrity, honesty and values who is an incredible example for our son of the type of man he can be one day. It would be an understatement to say I am enormously proud of the man he is. And you know something? I know how much he respects me, as well, for the job I am doing at home and what I am contributing to our military family. I don’t think there is much that could have greater value in a marriage.

With all of the challenges facing military couples, we each have the opportunity to become a true team and build a partnership with our spouse that has a foundation of love, commitment and respect. Let’s not look at this lifestyle as a challenge we must overcome in our marriages, but a reason our marriages are so strong.

the Small Business Administration’s National Veterans Entrepreneurship Training, a new $7 million program that will train up to 260,000 veterans annually.

■ $278 million for implementation of the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act. New caregiver benefits and services include: training adapted to the veterans’ individual care needs, a direct stipend payment and healthcare and mental health services.

■ Almost $1.4 billion to provide services through the Veterans Affairs Department for homeless and at-risk veterans. These funds will combat veteran homelessness through collaborative partnerships with local governments, nonprofit organizations, and the Housing and Urban Development, Justice and Labor departments.

Officials said defense leaders are fully committed to assisting service members and their families.

The DoD budget request provides $1.3 billion in funding for child care space for more than 200,000 children, as well as $1.4 billion for family support centers and morale, welfare and recreation programs. It also commits $2.7 billion for the education of more than 61,000 students at DoD Education Activity schools in 12 countries and more than 33,000 students in seven states, Puerto Rico and Guam.

The request includes more than $50 million to improve public school facilities on military installations.

Military construction funding is set at $9.1 billion and family housing at $1.7 billion.

just what I do and I do it well and I will not give up.”

My challenges are nothing compared to those, like my husband, who actually put on the uniform and leave their families to protect the many blessings we have here in this country. They are pushing themselves every day in the name of our safety and security. This is the least I can do.

In that moment I was reminded of what people used to say to me when I announced my engagement.

“You really want to live that life? You will never see your husband,” is what I heard so many times. This was always my response, “I would rather have someone I am crazy about walk in the door once in a while than have someone come home every night that makes me say, ‘ehhhh.’ “ When you think you can’t go any further ... realize you can. You are stronger for it ... and so is this country!

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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There is no deep philosophical meaning to this week’s article. I am not trying to fix the world or change anyone’s perceptions or ideas of what it means to be a military spouse. I am not sharing any huge breakthroughs in new resources or programs to make our lives easier.

This week it is what it is. What it is, is just a little extra “push and motivation.”

I met some wonderful spouses a couple weeks ago and we chatted. They were kind enough to say they have always felt connected to this column every week.

One of the greatest honors is when someone tells me, “... that is exactly how I felt!” I have never tried to make this the go-to for information. It has always been meant to be a place to share emotions and moments. So it is wonderful to hear it has been that to so many. I have to admit, it is actually a great venting and destressing tool for me. Sometimes it is nice to just get it out on paper.

So let me share this. I wonder how much longer I can do this. Do you? There are days (and mostly during a deployment) I wonder just how I can manage to live this military lifestyle too much longer. I want my husband home more days than he is gone for once. I want to have help when it comes to getting the kids where they need to be. I want to be able to leave one kid at home when I need to take the other to the emergency room. Shoot! I want one day, just one day, when I don’t have to empty the dishwasher. These are the little (and sometimes big) things that bring us to the point of wanting to throw our hands up and be done. I am sure it would sound silly to anyone outside of our community reading it, but that is okay. We know how all of these little things can pile and pile and pile ... until BOOM! You find yourself on the floor crying out of a mixture of exhaustion, insanity and defeat. It’s okay to wonder how long you can do it. You wouldn’t be normal if you didn’t.

I have found a new addiction, as I am sure a lot of you have. You just have to love Pinterest. One of my pinboards is “Words to Live By.” I came across one the other day that reminded me, as we have been well over 100 days without my spouse, that I am not ready to give up.

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Blue Angels seek officer, enlisted applicants for 2013 season Navy, Marine Corps encouraged to apply for 2013, follow-on seasons

By MC1 Eric Rowley Blue Angels Public Affairs

EL CENTRO, CALIF.

The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, is encouraging Navy and Marine Corps enlisted personnel and officers to apply for the 2013 team and follow-on seasons.

Enlisted personnel applicants Navy E-5 and above and outstanding E-4 Sailors from multiple aviation platforms are considered for this Type-2 sea duty billet.

The Blue Angels team is not locked into selecting Sailors solely based on naval enlisted codes (NECs) or F/A-18 experience. However, Marine Corps applicants must be F/A-18 specific electricians, communication/navigation (COMNAV), power plants or air frames.

The team has a variety of opportunities available for the following rates: aviation machinist’s mate (AD), aviation electrician’s mate (AE), aviation structural mechanic (AM and AME), aviation ordnanceman (AO), aviation support equipmentmen (AS), aviation electronics technician (AT), aviation maintenance administrationman (AZ), aircrew survival equip-

mentman (PR), mass communication specialist (MC), logistics specialist (LS) and yeoman (YN). The team is also looking for a hospital corpsman (HM) with an 8406 NEC and E-7’s in aviation maintenance ratings.

According to the Blue Angels Command Master Chief Yoshimi Core, team members must have a strong work ethic, exceptional communication skills, the enthusiasm to represent the men and women of the Navy and Marine Corps and the desire to uphold the traditions of the Blue Angels organization.

“The Blue Angels Navy and Marine Corps members are all about team work,” said Core. “Ultimately, you can be the best technician in the world, but if you do not thrive on teamwork, you are not the right fit for this team.”

It is common to see Blue Angel HM’s, YN’s, MC’s and LS’s on the flight line servicing jets. Team members in different work centers help other shops with heavier or higher priority workloads.

Each member adds their skills to the team and they are refined in an intense training process.

“Prospective chief, limited duty officer and Seamen to Admiral (STA-21) program candidates benefit from sustained superior performance, and selection to the team is just another good bullet in their resume,” said Core.

“The Blue Angels are a small sample of the best Sailors and Marines in the fleet.”

MC2 Jen Blake The U.S. Navy fight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, perform the Diamond Low Break Cross maneuver at the Randolph Air Force Base Air Show during San Antonio Navy Week.

Officer applicants The Blue Angels team is seeking two Navy or Marine Corps F/A-18 demonstration pilots, a flight surgeon and one naval flight officer for the events coordinator position, for the 2013 and follows-on seasons. The team is also seeking one Marine Corps C-130 demonstration pilot, a public affairs officer and a maintenance officer for the 2014 and follow-on seasons.

“We are looking for highly motivated career-oriented officers who desire an opportunity to represent the finest men and women of the United States Navy and Marine Corps,” said Blue Angels Opposing Solo Pilot Lt. Dave Tickle. “The opportunity to demonstrate the teamwork and dedication of our military to citizens across the country is a rare and unique privilege. It is important the individuals selected are well rounded and proficient in their fields.”

Ultimately, you can be the best technician in the world, but if you do not thrive on teamwork, you are not the right fit for this team.”

- Blue Angels Command Master Chief Yoshimi Core

■ how to apply For more information on how to apply, visit the Blue Angels’ website at www.blueangels.navy. mil, or email Patrick Hosterman patrick. hosterman@navy.mil.

Once individuals are considered “active applicants,” they are invited to attend any pre-show briefing during the normal show season and attend social functions at the air shows. This gives pro-

spective members insight into the overall routine of the Blue Angels and allows team members to meet the applicants.

Future Blue Angels must have a strong work ethic, exceptional communication skills, the enthusiasm to represent the men and women of the Navy and Marine Corps and the desire to uphold the traditions of the Blue Angels organization.

“My favorite part about being a part of this team is having the opportunity to talk to children at the show sites

and see their faces light up with enjoyment,” said Blue Angels Lead Solo Pilot Lt. C.J Simonsen. “Our hope is to inspire them to pursue careers in the Navy and Marine Corps and focus their studies in math, science and technology.”

Navy and Marine Corps F/A-18 demonstration pilots and naval flight officers are required to have a minimum 1,250 tactical jet hours and be carrier-qualified. Marine Corps C-130 demonstration pilots are required to have 1,200 flight hours and be an aircraft commander.

“The dedication and teamwork of the Blue Angels is absolutely amazing,” said Blue Angels Flight Surgeon Lt. Cmdr. Jason Smith. “Applicants, if selected, can expect a challenging and rewarding experience.”

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B4 | THE FLAGSHIP | FEB 23, 2012 | FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM Montel Williams, a former enlisted Marine and graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, serves two Marines a green shake he prepared himself during a luncheon he held for 100 Wounded Warriors and their families at the Fisher House in Bethesda, Md.

Montel Williams provides lunch for Wounded Warriors

By MC1 (SW/AW) Monique K. Hilley Commander, Navy Installations Command Public Affairs

BETHESDA, MD.

Montel Williams provided lunch for nearly 100 Wounded Warriors and their families at the Fisher House in Bethesda, Md., Feb. 13.

Service members and their families were treated to a feast of donated baby back ribs, pulled pork and coleslaw, fried fish cooked

by Montel’s sister, Marjorie, crab cakes made by his father, Herman, a salad and turkey chili prepared by one of Montel’s favorite chefs, Claire Winslow, and green fruit smoothies, which Montel prepared himself.

Two large patriotic cakes were also donated for dessert.

“This started six trips ago and now this is trip number seven, and by the time we get done, we’ll be at trip number 70 or 80 because I’m going to continue to do this – I think it’s just a way for us to give back,” said Williams.

“Why am I doing this? Because I want to stop people from just paying lip service to ‘I support the troops’ and understand there is something you can do personally to put a smile on a Soldier’s face.”

The luncheon marked the Williams family’s seventh trip to provide lunch at the Fisher House for Wounded Warriors, their family members and the guards on the base.

“These family members come down here and they do what we don’t do for those who allow us to live with the dignity we do and the free-

dom we do,” said Williams.

“These family members don’t ask for anything, they barely even ask for help, they don’t even know about Fisher House. Most of the time, Fisher House has to reach out to them and say, look, ‘I have a place for you to stay.’”

Fisher House has provided help, on average, for 17,000 families a year across the nation at 56 Fisher Houses located nationwide. The houses are located near Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals and at all major military medical facilities. The Fisher House in Bethesda has five houses with 72 rooms total.

“We are opening number 57 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson near Anchorage, Alaska on Friday (Feb. 17), one at the end of the month in Salt Lake City at the VA, and one at Ft. Belvoir on the 22nd of May,” said Cindy Campbell, Fisher House Foundation, Inc., Vice President for Community Relations and Media Affairs. “So, we’re expanding a great deal.

We’re also building a Fisher House in Birmingham, England to support British Wounded Warriors at their hospital.

It’s our chance to reach out to our allies and thank them for their service, as Americans, and to give back to the British Soldiers who have served us so well.”

Fisher Houses are free of charge for all family members and caregivers to the Wounded Warriors, not just spouses, parents or siblings. Family members can stay for any length of time needed, whether that is for a week, six months, or a year. Cindy and all members of the Fisher House Foundation, of which Montel Williams is a

trustee, are grateful to have him talking about Fisher House and providing lunches for the families.

“This is a chance for us at Fisher House to thank the families for what they’re doing because we all forget that when the military member is wounded. We only tend to think about the price of that injury that has to do with the recovery of the wounded,” said Campbell. “The other price is the family, because you have the entire family that has now taken on this injury. They’re the ones who have to get him through this.”

One of the families Fisher House is helping is Deborah Elliott and her husband, Marine Capt. Tommy Elliott, an aviation supply officer assigned to Cherry Point, N.C., who was recently diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. The Elliotts, have been at Fisher House since Dec. 31, 2011, when Capt. Elliott was admitted to the hospital.

“He was in the hospital for two weeks inpatient care, and he’s getting outpatient care, so we’ve been here for six weeks,” said Debbie.

“For the treatment they have my husband on, they’re still trying to work everything out because it’s such a severe disease. He has to be near the hospital because he’s on complete digestive rest, so he can’t eat at all and is on a feeding tube and nutrition bag. They said no food for another two to three weeks, but the doctors suggest we are in this area for another six months.”

For the Elliotts, charities such as Fisher House can become a long-term solution to what may have quickly become

MC1 (SW/AW) Monique K. Hilley

This started six trips ago and now this is trip number seven, and by the time we get done, we’ll be at trip number 70 or 80 because I’m going to continue to do this –I think it’s just a way for us to give back,” - Montel Williams

a financial crisis brought on by severe health issues and the expenses that can rack up during those times.

“It has been wonderful that we are here and we’ve been provided with a place to stay,” said Debbie. “It’s really nice to have this facility on-base, close to the hospital, where we can come and go as we need to his appointments. It’s nice knowing that he’s getting treatment.”

Williams providing lunch at Fisher House took some guests by surprise. Montel arrived at 9 a.m. to begin preparing and cooking the food, with lunch beginning at Noon.

“I didn’t expect to wake up and go down to get some breakfast and Montel Williams is in there getting ready for lunch,” said Debbie. “It’s

just wonderful that he is here and that he supports Fisher House. He’s got his own history with the military, so he’s very connected to this place.”

During the lunch, Williams chatted with many of the families and let them know how much he appreciated them. As a former enlisted Marine and graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy with 22 years of service, he has a connection to those who are currently serving in the military.

“I spent every single day I could trying my best at the time I was on active duty thinking that I was in every hot spot we had,” said Williams. “I have a very strong bond with the guys who still are willing to not have to do so because they were forced by draft, they step

up to the plate and volunteer to continue to support and defend my democracy?

I mean, come on, what else am I supposed to be doing then what I’m doing here?”

Over the course of the last three years, Williams has been visiting the Wounded Warriors in Bethesda, Md. almost every month.

“I go and I see them and after about a year, I didn’t even know Fisher House existed,” said Williams. “I was introduced to one of the board members of Fisher House and was shocked that this is an organization that, No. 1 doesn’t have as much media attention as it should because these guys are, in my opinion, the No. 1 Wounded Warrior charity in the country. They are providing free living space for family members while their loved ones recover in the hospital here and in the course of about nine years now, they’ve given over 180 million dollars in services just to our fallen Soldiers.”

Montel Williams, a former talk show host who has prided himself in leading his life in a way that may serve as an example to others, continues to do that through his work with the Fisher House Foundation.

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Military-only scholarshipss increase options for air, surface, sub communities March signifies deadlines for scholarship applications

A lot of your scholarships are going to request the same information – your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid); letters of recommendation from your guidance nce counselor, or favorite teacher, or someone inn the church, or someone in the community – s.” there are a lot of pieces to the whole process.”

By David Todd The Flagship Managing Editor

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The stresses involved in obtaining a higher education may seem somewhat an insurmountable task, but for military child, these stressors can be even harder.

In conjunction with frequent moves, multiple schools, and/or an absence of one or more parent for portions of a school year, many of these children also face financial burdens associated with attempting to further their education.

According to the Department of Defense, there are currently over two million children of military parents in the United States. Military children typically attend between seven to nine different schools before they graduate and also move approximately every two years.

“Problem No. 1 is the moving and meeting curriculum guidelines,” said Christine Wilson, Executive Director, Wings Over America. “So if you move from California to here, Junior Math out there is different from Junior Math here, so trying to make all of that mesh can sometimes result in the kids having to go to Summer School to make up for classes that they didn’t get.”

Also in-state and out-of-state rules can factor for military students.

“The whole in-state/out-of-state – we live in Virginia, but dad is a Florida state resident, ‘Where do I get my in-state tuition from?’” said Wilson. “Or they start out in Virginia, because mom’s a Virginia resident, but then they get transferred to Washington State, so the family moves and the kid is left in Virginia … not only financially can that change their Financial Aid package, but now where they were only three hours away from home, they are now cross country.”

Three non-profit organizations: Wings Over America, Anchor Scholarship, and Dolphin Scholarship Foundation, have made it their mission to support the air, surface and sub communities by offering scholarship opportunities to military-only individuals, which can help alleviate some of this burden and stress. Wings Over America also accepts candidates who are military spouses.

-Danielle Dawley undation Executive Director, Anchor Scholarship Foundation

■ Post 9/11 G.I. Bill When you’re headed back to school, figuring out exactly how to pay for it all can be stressful.

Service members can make their G.I. Bill benefits stretch further by supplementing them with scholarships.

■ fundraising Each of the scholarships receive strong financial support from the local community; various fundraisers, including their annual golf tournament; generous individuals; corporations; as well as the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC).

“I was raised military, married military, and now I’m raising Navy kids,” said Danielle Dawley, Executive Director, Anchor Scholarship Foundation. “I know the challenges that our military kids face being uprooted and having a parent absent from the house for periods of time … having to reinvent or reinsert themselves into an academic situation … having credits that don’t transfer and having to retake classes, and all of those challenges, I think it is important that we support our military kids and give them opportunities to apply for scholarships that are only for them, so it narrows the field a little bit.”

Like many non-military scholarships, certain essential criteria must be met to receive the grants.

“It’s based on four equally weighted areas,” explained Dawley.

“Financial need, academics, character and extracurricular.”

As March approaches, Dawley stressed the urgency to heed to all of the necessary submission deadlines.

“Everyone has deadlines and they are called deadlines for a reason,”

eds she said. “If it says that it needs ch to be in the office on March 15th, it doesn’t mean that it ch has to be postmarked March ips 15 … a lot of your scholarships are going to request the same inFree formation – your FAFSA (Free dent Application for Federal Student ation Aid); letters of recommendation or, or from your guidance counselor, favorite teacher, or someone in the church, or someone in thee ot community – there are a lot of pieces to the whole processs that are going, if you duplicatee ng them on the frontend, it’s going arto make your life and your parckents life a lot easier on the backend.” ohnAccording to Amy-Beth Johnson, Executive Director for Doln, it is phin Scholarship Foundation, often a misconception that these scholarships are for officers’’ children only, however, that is false. ng for Ultimately they are all looking well-rounded applicants. tistics, “If you look at our statistics, across the board, we’re about half enlisted and half officer children,” she said, “About half boys and half girls – the process is completely blind. Any student has nothing to lose by trying to apply. The way that we have our rubric designed, they (the student) may have a lower GPA and think they are less competitive, but if they are highly involved, then they get a point value for that.”

Last year, Wings Over America awarded 43 scholarships; Anchor Scholarship awarded 34 scholarships; and Dolphin Scholarship Foundation (DSF) has 114 scholars that receive a total of $13,600 toward their college education. According to Johnson, DSF awards roughly 25 new scholars each year.

Editor’s note: Each scholarship has specific requirements and eligibility. Please visit the appropriate scholarship websites for specific details and pertinent information.

Important Dates ■ Wings Over America Scholarship

Mar. 1: Pre-qualification form must be postmarked.

April 1: Full application must be postmarked.

Visit www.wingsoveramerica.us for more information.

■ Anchor Scholarship

March 1: Eligibility application deadline.

March 15: Scholarship application deadline.

April 15 - 21: Anchor Scholarship recipients notified.

Visit www.anchorscholarship.com for more information.

■ Dolphin Scholarship

March 15 : Completed applications and all required documents must be on premises.

Notification letters to all applicants will be mailed by the end of April.

Visit www.dolphinscholarship.org for more information.

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Topics included sexual assault, suicide

Continued from B1 lined up a world-class placement consultant to help our separating Sailors transition to the civilian sector. They will provide coaching, mentorship and guidance to prepare our people as much as possible. Additionally, Naval Sea Systems Command, one of our largest components, is driving the ‘Shipmates to Workmates’ program, which pairs Sailors with partner organizations for possible employment opportunities.”

Other subjects of discussion included current efforts by the Armed Forces to combat sexual assault and suicide, promote resiliency and ensure a high quality of education for the children of service members. West emphasized that success in these areas, and a commitment to holistic quality of life overall, are main factors in determining how long many Sailors will serve.

“We thank Congress for the historical support of pay and benefit increases and quality of life initiatives.

Steady gains in these areas have allowed us to retain skilled Sailors and develop them into the enlisted leaders of the future,” said West. “We cannot, however, rest on past success. The civilian job market searches for the same smart, motivated and dedicated people. We must keep pace with pay, allowances, housing, support programs and educational opportunities.

And in this time of war, we must continue to make care a top priority for our wounded service members.”

West discussed the value of communication with Sailors and families through resources, such as Afterdeployment.org, Military OneSource, Navy.mil and various social networking sites.

“Both CNO and I are committed to using social media, because it is

another opportunity to connect with our Sailors Navy-wide,” said West.

“Social media is a great tool in our outreach efforts for getting information out in a timely manner to our entire Navy family.”

West spoke of the operational tempo of the Navy and mentioned the nearly 50,000 Sailors, including more than 4,000 mobilized reserve Sailors, and 40 percent of the Navy’s ships which are underway or deployed globally on any given day.

“America’s Navy is defined first by its agile warfighting capability ... operating forward and always ready,” said West. “Our fleet is deterring aggression, protecting sea lanes, projecting power and delivering humanitarian assistance where needed. Despite fiscal constraints facing our nation, the world’s oceans and waterways are not getting smaller. We still remain engaged in every theater of operation.

which will help secure their future,” said Chief Warrant Officer Eve McAnallen, APS MC2 Thomas L. Rosprim training officer.

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy USS Simpson (FFG 56) (MCPON) Rick D. West speaks with arrived in Lagos, Nigeria, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF) James A. Roy prior to testifyto launch this year’s training to Congress. ing program. While in port, Simpson’s crew will work We have the best Navy we have ever with Nigerian Sailors and fielded and we will continue that trend Coast Guardsmen, and with into the future. We will work the chalcrews from 11 other African lenges and accomplish the mission.” nations participating in the first leg of training events.

“It’s a great way to start APS,” said Cmdr. Leonard Milliken, Simpson’s Comwill rely on sea and air power to ing – for its stealth and precise target- laws, and negotiate an agreement on manding Officer. “APS is an PANETTA nuclear capability, he said. react swiftly to global threats. While ing capabilities, the secretary said. important mission because “The Air Force is going to play a “So that pressure needs to continground forces will be critical, Deit helps growing navies and fense Department leaders do not plan very important role … (in the) strat- ue and Israel has been part of that,” Coast Guards in Africa conPanetta added. “And my hope is that in future conflicts to include a “huge egy I just talked about,” he said. duct maritime operations.”

Panetta also responded to troops’ for the future … Israel will be part of stability force” like that used in Iraq, Bringing these nations questions, which included, “How that international effort to keep the he added. together for specifically taiThe military always has the option close is Israel to going to war with pressure on. That’s the most effeclored training events, both tive way to isolate Iran.” to mobilize more service members Iran?” ashore and at sea, allow AfThe secretary, again echoing his If Iran crosses one of the lines he through reserve component forces, rican maritime nations to imContinued from B1 Panetta noted, and strong National Hill testimony, said the United States described, Panetta continued, “We, prove their capabilities, while tress wings and the only wing of the Guard and reserve forces are also will not tolerate Iran developing a the United States, have all options strengthening relationships nuclear weapon or closing the Strait on the table. But, as the prime minB-2 Spirit aircraft. The Stratofortress central to defense strategy. with partner nations. APS The department is investigating of Hormuz, which provides passage ister of Israel himself said, (military is a long-range, subsonic, jet-powalso allows African maritime action) ought to be the last option, ered strategic bomber – the Spirit is both manned and unmanned capa- for a fifth of the world’s oil. nations to bolster regional bilities for the next-generation long“And frankly, we don’t want an not the first.” a stealth, long-range heavy bomber. maritime safety and security Panetta again thanked the troops Those planes represent a key piece range bomber, Panetta said. In his Iran that basically spreads violence throughout the maritime enof future defense, Panetta said. view, he said, “You don’t just lock in around the world, that supports ter- for their service and administered vironment in three specific “Frankly, that’s one of the reasons one or the other,” but manned bomber rorism, that conducts acts of vio- the oath of reenlistment to six areas: counter-piracy, illicit Airmen.

I’m here at Barksdale, because of flights will continue for a very long lence,” he said. trafficking and energy and reThe secretary also was scheduled Nations have joined together in apthese babies here behind me,” he said, time. source security.

The department has committed to plying diplomatic and economic pres- to meet with strike command offiadding they are “absolutely essential Through a regional, comto the kind of future force we’re going maintaining the bomber fleet, putting sure on Iran to convince that nation’s cials and attend briefings on nuclear prehensive approach, APS money into developing a new bomber leaders to change their behavior, act deterrent capabilities during his visit to need.” helps African nations build The secretary said future wars and perfecting the F-35 – now in test- according to international rules and to the air base. their own maritime domain awareness, create maritime professionals, build required maritime infrastructure and improve response capabilities in the maritime environment.

The common belief among participating nations is that Carter noted contributions know many of you face them,” other through charity and ser- of tens of thousands of people APS contributes to developContinued from B1 also provide emergency relief he said. vice is one of the things that domestically and overseas. ment, economic prosperity “So it’s not surprising that “From the earthquake and keep this country great,” said “What you give extends to disaster-stricken areas and and security within Africa. we do so well in the Com- tsunami in Japan (to) the Carter. “Every year those that access to medicine and medical promote women’s health, free“I really appreciate the APS bined Federal Campaign in deadly outbreak of tornados in contribute to the CFC astound care to some of the most im- dom and dignity. program because it helps us “Thanks to you, once again, this department, because the American South and Mid- us with their personal dedica- poverished parts of the world,” improve and meet our potenit’s the kind of people who west,” he said, “(to) the con- tion to philanthropy.” he said. “What you give fights these organizations and charitial through different experimake it up,” he added. tinued uncertainty and turmoil Carter said CFC contribu- hunger from poverty with tech- ties will benefit from another ences,” said Gabonese Chief Carter praised DoD em- in the global economy, the past tions go to more than 4,000 nological advances and agricul- record-setting year of generosPetty Officer Pierre Mbouity,” he said. ployees for their substantial year reminds us of just how im- charities and impact the lives tural education.” lou. “I hope this program can contributions. portant it is to extend a helping be held every year and keep “The individual contri- hand to others.” going to help African militarbutions you make have a The deputy secretary reies.” huge collective impact even ferred to volunteerism as a part APS brings together Afriduring difficult times for in- of the “fabric of our society.” can partners, allowing them dividuals and families, and I “Our commitment to each to focus on common security challenges.

“By working together, African navies and Coast Guards are able to improve maritime safety and security, which will help secure their future,” said Chief Warrant Officer McAnallen.

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WINTER WILDLIFE BOAT TRIPS SEE MULTIPLE WHALES WHILE UNDERWAY VIRGINIA BEACH

The numbers speak for themselves – since January every Winter Wildlife Boat Trip has seen whales. And most trips see more than one whale. This past week each trip saw at least five humpback whales. The “Best Trip of the Week” saw pairs of humpback whales breaching all around the boat for an extended period of time. Another boat trip saw a few breaches from one of four pairs of humpback whales that they spotted.

Revised season highlights include: ■ To date, the Aquarium has had 56 boat trips, 12 were cancelled due to poor weather conditions.

■ All boat trips have seen magnificent winter sights, as well as incredible bird activity, especially from the gannets dive-bombing to eat the menhaden bait fish.

■ All but three boat trips have seen whales and those trips were at the beginning of the season, the last week in December. Most have seen more than one whale.

■ Not only have guests seen whales, but their activity has been amazing as well. Observed behaviors include lunge feeding, tail slapping and breaching out of the water.

■ Even dolphins have gotten “into the act” by making a few unseasonal appearances.

■ Nearly all of the whales are humpback whales. Also sighted

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The Virginia Aquarium has extended its Winter Wildlife Boat Trip season through April 1. Trips typically run on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

were a fin whale and a minke whale that has surfaced several times.

■ Fourty-two individual humpback whales have been identified by the Virginia Aquarium’s Stranding Response Team in collaboration with Allied Whale and Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies.

■ Nearly 3,000 guests have enjoyed the Virginia Aquarium Winter Wildlife Boat Trips this season.

General information about Virginia Aquarium Winter Wildlife Boat Trips: Winter obviously changes our familiar landscape, but the sea offers some amazing differences as well. To get a different perspective, the Virginia Aquarium offers two hour Winter Wildlife Boat Trips. Guests will find on the 65-foot catamaran Rudee Whaler or Rudee Flipper, a heated cabin as well as outdoor seating on both the upper and lower decks.

Guests can sip a hot beverage as they cruise along with knowledgeable Virginia Aquarium educators and scan the horizon look-

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ing for birds, harbor seals, harbor porpoises and whales.

The Virginia Aquarium has extended its Winter Wildlife Boat Trip season through April 1. Trips typically run on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The two hour adventure costs $28 per adult (ages 12+) and $24 per child (ages 4 - 11).

Tickets may be purchased at Aquarium Guest Services or at the Virginia Beach Fishing Center. Call 385-FISH for more information and/or visit VirginiaAquarium.com for a complete boat schedule. Boat trips may be cancelled due to weather, which may affect safe boating conditions. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

Operation Homefront launches ‘Homes on the Homefront’ Chase to donate 100 homes and support to nonprofit SAN ANTONIO,TEXAS

Operation Homefront, the national non-profit that provides emergency assistance to military families and Wounded Warriors, recently launched a partnership with Chase bank that will put at least 100 Wounded Warrior, military and veteran families permanently into homes this year.

The bank is providing the homes and other support to enable Operation Homefront to administer the “Homes on the Homefront” program. Operation Homefront will provide ongoing transitional ser-

vices to the families until such time the properties are actually deeded to the recipients.

Operation Homefront and Chase will match homes in the bank’s inventory with deserving families served by the non-profit. Some of the requirements that applicants must meet include: 1. Be active duty, Guard or reserve, or have been honorably discharged. 2. Do not currently own a home. 3. Be financially capable of sustaining the home throughout an initial transition period and beyond.

The program’s first priority will be to place families who currently live at an Operation Homefront Village, which provides transitional housing for Wounded Warrior families.

Other Wounded Warriors, surviving single spouses of those killed-in-action and Post 9/11

disabled veterans will also receive priority consideration under the program. Any veteran of any era, regardless of wounded or disability status, will be eligible to apply.

“This is an incredible gift from Chase to our men and women in uniform,” said Jim Knotts, President and CEO of Operation Homefront.

“Chase’s imaginative, nationwide approach to providing quality homes to deserving service members and their families will make a huge difference in how these heroes can make that difficult transition and adjustment into productive civilian lives.”

“We’re proud to partner with Operation Homefront in awarding homes to members of the military and their families,” said Frank Bisignano, J.P. Morgan Chase Chief Ad-

ministrative Officer and CEO of Mortgage Banking. “These individuals have made tremendous sacrifices for our nation, and as they move back into civilian life in a tough economic environment, we hope that a mortgage-free home will make that transition a little easier.”

“This is exactly the type of wonderful, collaborative effort that the first lady and Dr. Biden hoped to see

when they rolled out ‘Joining Forces’ last year – companies and organizations coming together to better serve veterans, service members and their families,“ said Brad Cooper, Executive Director of Joining Forces in the White House Office of the first lady.

“Every day, we work to give military families financial security so that when service members are in harm’s way,

they don’t have to worry about their families back home,” said Knotts. “The homes provided by Chase takes that one step further and will provide these families with additional peace of mind concerning their futures.”

Operation Homefront is currently seeking new donated goods and money from other companies to provide every home fully furnished when the families move in.

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Death of A Salesman comes to WellsTheatre ■

When: Feb. 21 - March 11

■ Where: Wells Theatre, Norfolk ■ Tickets may be purchased by

calling (800) 982-2787 or at any Ticketmaster outlet, at the VSC Box Office, or online at www.vastage.com.

Virginia Stage Company will present a creative new staging of Arthur Miller’s classic American drama “Death of A Salesman.” Willy Loman’s insatiable appetite for the “American Dream” has kept him blind to the people who truly loved him. This thrilling play of deep and revealing beauty remains one of the most profound dramas in American theater. Typically set in the 40s, VSC’s production will feature a shift in setting to the early 60s.

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St. Patrick’s Day at Nauticus

■ When: March 13 - 14 ■ Where: NWDC, NAVSTA

■ When:

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Navy Warfare Development Command’s (NWDC) “Innovation Series 2012” will kick off this year’s campaign with a Maritime Innovation Symposium.

Under the theme “Regaining the Innovation Advantage ... Awakening Our Creative DNA,” the symposium will feature speakers from military, academia and industry. Adm. John C. Harvey, Jr., Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces will kick off the event. Rear Adm. Terry B. Kraft, Commander, Navy Warfare Development Command will also provide remarks and serve as host.

March 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

■ Where: Nauticus, Norfolk ■ For more information, contact: Beth Bilderback at 664-1017 or (800) 664-1080, ext. 41017 In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, enjoy half price admission if you wear green – offer applies to both children and adults. March is Military Appreciation Month. $11 admission for all military adults with ID. No other discounts apply.

Healthy Heart Dance-a-thon ■ When: Feb. 25, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

■ Where: NSAHR (NMCP) River-

view Fitness Center details, call: 967-2500

Individuals who would like to attend the event can find registration and other logistical information on NWDC’s CAC-enabled portal at https://portal.nwdc.navy.mil/cft/IS/ default.aspx.

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Class will consist of Zumba moves and yoga. Receive an incentive if you wear your best 80s workout attire!

HR Naval Museum welcomes guest speaker ■ When: March 8, 6 p.m.

■ Where: Hampton Roads

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Museum, Norfolk To commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Hampton Roads, the Hampton Roads Naval Museum (HRNM) will kick off their 2012 “After Hours History” program with a free talk and book-signing by a renowned author and playwright.

Dr. My Haley will read from and discuss her latest historical novel, The Treason of Mary Louvestre, which she spent a decade researching and writing. The story concerns the true adventures of a slave who, in 1861, copied plans for the CSS Virginia and walked to Washington, D.C. to deliver those documents to then Secretary of the Navy, Gideon Welles.

Reservations are required and may be made by calling 322-3109 by March 2.

Newly arrived photographs at Chrysler capture the essence of the modern city NORFOLK

The Chrysler Museum of Art captures the energy and vitality of the modern city with its Cities of Light: Photographs from the Chrysler Collection exhibition that is on view through the end of 2012. Admission is free.

This focused exhibition explores the urban metropolis as a source of poetic and visual inspiration for photographers across generations and continents. Cities of Light is inspired by the moniker for Paris, one of the first cities to install electric street lights in 1881.

Photographers have captured shifts in the time of day,

the dramatic mood and the atmosphere of cities around the world with a wide array of light and shadow. Jun Shiraoka, Frank Paulin, and Gordon Parks relay the enigmatic quality of the urban landscape with its dark corners and subterranean recesses. By experimenting with cropping, André Kertész, Ray Metzker and Louis Faurer emphasize the oblique angles and obscure spaces imposed by illumination. Cuban artist Abelardo Morell’s camera obscura image juxtaposes a private room against the public space of the city, suggesting the confusion of these boundaries as a characteristic

of urban life.

Several images personify the city as an ungraspable entity containing an unseen, dynamic force. German and Brooklyn-born photographers Ilse Bing and Harvey Zipkin accentuate the strict geometry and overwhelming immensity of the New York City skyline. George Tice’s renowned view of New York from the top of the Chrysler building evokes a limitless frontier of one skyscraper after another. By contrast, in Bob Lerner’s Fancy Free, two dancers weightlessly propel themselves across the Chicago skyline. Finally, Norfolk’s White Way emphasizes the

Courtesy photo André Kertész American (b. Budapest, Hungary, 1884–1985) | Eiffel Tower, 1929

mystical quality of our own city of light.

The Museum is located at 245 West Olney Rd. in Nor-

For exhibitions, programfolk and is open Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Thursdays - ming and special events, Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; visit chrysler.org or call 664and Sundays, Noon - 5 p.m. 6200.

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Operation Sail, Inc., the national nonprofit organization that produces tall ship events commemorating patriotic American milestones announced its sponsorship of an essay contest and an art contest for high school students in association with the USS Constitution Museum, the National Maritime Historical Society, the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. The prize, awarded in each of six ports, will be a ride on the Coast Guard tall ship Eagle.

OpSail has partnered with the Navy, Coast Guard and navies around the world to commemorate the bicentennial of the writing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” and the War of 1812. Some of the world’s largest sailing ships will sail into six major east coast ports from April through July, 2012.

Essay contest entrants will write a

1,000-word essay on one of three topics: ■ The role of USS Constitution and the U.S. Navy in the War of 1812.

■ What the “Star-Spangled Banner” means to me.

■ The role of the revenue cutter service in the War of 1812.

Essays must be submitted as a Microsoft Word attachment in 12 point, Times New Roman font, double spaced, with one-inch margins. The entrant’s name, email and port of interest must appear on the top right-hand corner of the front page. Essay entries should be emailed to opsail2012-essay@opsail.org.

Art contest entrants must submit a copy of their original watercolor, oil, or pencil drawing/painting, no greater than 18 inches x 18 inches depicting one of three topics:

■ What the “Star-Spangled Banner” means to me.

■ A maritime scene from the War of 1812 ■ A revenue cutter in action during the War of 1812 Copies of original artwork must be submitted in .JPG format under 6 megabytes in size. The entrant’s name, email and port of interest must appear in the body of the email. Art entries should be emailed to opsail2012-art@opsail.org.

Contestants must follow specific deadline and submission requirements. The contests are open to students enrolled in public, parochial or private high schools and who will be at least 12 years old by date of the event for which their work is submitted. The deadline for essays and artwork for the Norfolk port is May 4.

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Dierks Bentley finds his element with 'Home'

By Sarah Wyland Great American Country | GACTV.com

The 10th Anniversary of Waylon Jennings’ death was marked on Feb. 13. In honor of his legacy, his family is releasing the songs he recorded shortly before his death. At least eight of the 12 songs on the album, tentatively titled “Goin’ Down Rockin’: The Final Recordings,” were written and never released

by Jennings. The vocal and guitar tracks were cut before his death and musicians who worked with him came together to finish them.

The album is part of several projects the Jennings family has planned to honor his legacy. His son, Shooter Jennings, plans to launch a clothing line, a redesigned community-based website and finalize plans for a biopic. In addition, the second part of a three-part tribute, “Waylon: The Music Inside,” was released featuring songs from Hank Williams, Jr., Dierks Bentley and Jewel.

“February 13th will be 10 years since he died and I do feel like it’s time for him to have a presence,” said Shooter.

“It should have been before, but I don’t think anybody was ready to take it on. I certainly wasn’t. I know this year we’re about to bring him back, you know what I mean?”

Though Waylon Jennings is best known by the general public as the voice of The Dukes of Hazzard, he released over 50 solo studio albums and forged many collaborations with his peers.

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Jennings left behind a legacy of being an outlaw, fighting for his artistic freedom alongside fellow outlaw artists like Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson. The four toured together as The Highwaymen. Jennings was unwilling to bend to the will of record labels, holding out for a better contract that would let him record his way.

“It’s the curse of the trailblazer to have the highest walls, the hardest knocks,” said Jessi Colter, Jennings’ widow. “His choices were different. His offers were different. His story is yet to be told. And I actually have confidence that it will be.”

The new album will include songwriter Tony Joe White’s “Goin’ Down Rockin’” and Willie Nelson’s “Sad Songs

& Waltzes.” According to Shooter, the songs, originally recorded in Robby Turner’s studio, have interesting interpretations. The family isn’t releasing many details of the potential biopic, but they say it will be different from those done about other artists.

“The way it will happen with him won’t be like any of the others,” said Colter. “He didn’t like those. In fact, when he saw ‘The Buddy Holly Story,’ he just cringed because they didn’t begin to get his character.” (Before Jennings’ success as a solo artist, he was Buddy Holly’s bass player.)

Shooter was just 22 when his father died. At first, he didn’t have any interest in preserving his father’s legacy. As he’s gotten older, he’s come to appreciate his father’s place in music history.

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On his last record, 2010s “Up On The Ridge,” Dierks Bentley went Appalachian while pursuing his love for bluegrass, amidst earthy tones and Americana-influenced songs. Though the album was critically acclaimed and garnered “Country Album of theYear” nominations from both the Grammys and CMA, the singles didn’t achieve quite the same success on radio as his previous releases. On “Home,” his first mainstream set since 2009s “Feel That Fire,” Bentley returns with 12 contemporary songs that showcase the singer/songwriter firmly entrenched in his element and building on established strengths.

With the album’s first single, “Am I The Only One,” already reaching the top spot on the country charts, and followup single “Home” currently in the Top -10, it’s clear the new work is already connecting. These two songs also highlight the diversity of his songwriting and continued artistic drive. “Am I The Only One” is a rowdy stomp through a wild night that has Bentley seeking out someone to party with, while “Home” is an introspective and vast power ballad celebrating our differences with elegant patriotism. His ability to maneuver between lighthearted and openly emotional from song-to-song has been a key aspect to his career – and he continues to execute it flawlessly here.

Songs like the quick “5-1-5-0,” punctuated by sharp acoustic riffing and tight banjo, illustrate his sense of humor and penchant for entertaining twists. “5-1-50, just this side of loco / I’m goin’ crazy / Think I love you, baby,” he sings through lyrical dips and dives. On the hard-driving “In My Head,” distorted guitars roll along while he shows off his ability to develop engaging melodies over an entire song. Flowing through verse and chorus,

Courtesy of Capitol Nashville Dierks Bentley’s 2012 CD, “Home,” features guest spots from bluegrass players Sam Bush and Tim O’Brien on “Heart of a Lonely Girl” and Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild adds beautiful dynamics to the bluesy “When You Gonna Come Around.”

melodies build to a powerful refrain complete with rhymes inside rhymes.

“You’re still in that t-shirt on my bed / You’re every song that’s on, you’re gone, but you’re in my arms in my head,” he sings with an emotional punch.

On the swaying “Tip It On Back,” Bentley cleverly alters the carefree nature found in other songs on the album with a desire for being free from troubles when faced with tough struggles. With epic-sounding production, supplied by Brett Beavers and Luke Wooten, ringing guitars and twinkling mandolin lay a foundation for forgetting about Main St. closing and miles of “for sale” signs with a good old-fashioned night at the bar. It’s a smart emotional swap that gives the song extra depth.

Home features guest spots from bluegrass players Sam Bush and Tim O’Brien on “Heart of a Lonely Girl” and Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild adds beautiful dynamics to the bluesy “When You Gonna Come Around.” However, it’s Bentley’s 3-year-old daughter Evie who provides the most touching collaboration, singing the final chorus of “Thinking of You” and creating the album’s most tender moment. On Home, Bentley masterfully pulls these different elements together, creating an album that succeeds in both its artistic vision as well as its mainstream appeal.

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Courtesy of NASCAR Kyle Busch, driving the No. 18 Toyota, spins out in front of driver Brad Keselowski’s No. 2 Dodge during the Budweiser Shootout at Daytona International Speedway, Feb. 18, in Daytona Beach, Fla.

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Based on the results of last Saturday’s Budweiser Shootout at Daytona, Sunday’s 54th annual Daytona 500 will feature the kind of restrictorplate racing that fans have been demanding.

NASCAR officials appear to have succeeded in limitCourtesy of NASCAR ing the two-car tandems that fans had come to dislike and brought back the big packs of cars that have proven to be popular over the years.

But as expected, the tandem style of racing came into play at the end of the Shootout as Kyle Busch and Tony Stewart paired up and drove away from the pack to decide the win among themselves, with Busch surging past Stewart just as the two approached the finish line.

But the return of pack racing also has brought back - Dale Earnhardt Jr. the big crashes that were associated with it in the past. Of the 25 drivers who started the 75-lap race, only 13 were still running at the finish, and only 10 of them were on the lead lap.

Busch was a factor at the end of the Shootout, mostly because he managed to save his car during at least two mid-race incidents.

Among the lessons learned from the Shootout that will apply to Sunday’s Daytona 500 are that drivers must be extra careful when pushing the car in front of them, and that pushing can only be done for a short time before the pusher’s engine overheats, something that occurs because of NASCAR’s rules related to engine cooling.

Busch said in his Shootout winner’s interview that he expects drivers to be more cautious in the 500, as much more is at stake in NASCAR’s showcase race than in the non-points Shootout.

“It will be a little bit calmer,” he said. “It’s all in the drivers’ hands, how boring or how exciting we want to make the race. I think (the Shootout) was pretty exciting, the reason being because it’s a non-points race.”

Busch, who delivered a victory for sponsor M&M’s in the company’s first race with him since his one-race suspension at Texas last fall, went on to say that even though drivers will be more cautious in the 500, they won’t be just riding around until the end.

“When you get to the Daytona 500, there’s going to be some moments there where you’re pushing, trying to see what your car is going to do,” he said. “You have to keep your water temperatures in check, the front and back bumpers on your car, you got to keep the sides on your car. You have to be there at the end. When it comes down to the last 50 miles, 25 miles, 10 miles, it’s going to get hectic. We’re probably going to be spinning each other out and hopefully being able to miss it all.”

Dale Earnhardt Jr., one of the more vocal critics of tandem-style racing, said he likes the current form of racing more than the tandem style, but he cautioned that more changes need to be made.

“I like it better,” he said. “The closing rate is a little fast. Guys will go flying backwards and forwards … I think we have really made a lot of great improvements and I have more of my destiny in my hands in this type of racing … I felt like I had control of my race and had potential to win the race if I made all the right moves.

That is all I can ask for.”

He went on to commend NASCAR officials for their off-season work on the issue.

“NASCAR should be pretty proud of what they have done and hope that they get a good response, which I’m sure they will,” he said. “We still need to keep trying to make it even better. This is not the end. This is just the beginning of trying to put a great package out here. It is a great improvement, really good. I’m pretty pleased with what I saw.”

The closing rate is a little fast. Guys will go flying backwards and forwards.”

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TNA BRINGS FUN, EXCITEMENT TO ODU’S CONSTANT CENTER

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Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling made a recent stop at the Ted Constant Convocation Center on Feb. 10, and what a night it was.

The night was designed as an interactive experience that was all about the fans. Between every couple of matches, fans were asked to make the loudest noise possible, and those who did were chosen to meet some of the wrestlers backstage.

“I love TNA!” said Roy Rolex, a local super-fan who travels with TNA wherever possible. “They are like my family!

From top to bottom, everyone works together to ensure that the fans have a great time at the live events, and they go home happy!”

Long time wrestling fan James Benn came out to support the “local” national talent.

“My brother David and I, we support all of the local independent wrestling shows in the area, and it’s great to see local talent make it nationally,” he said. “I remember seeing Mickie James perform locally a few years ago. Now she is an international star who has wrestled for the WWE and is currently a Knockout in TNA. We are having a blast here tonight!”

The show opened with TNA Division X Champion Austin Aries vs. Jesse Sorensen. It was an exciting match full of aerial moves. Aries prevailed with a pin over Sorensen.

Next on the card was “The Phenomenal” A.J. Styles vs.

Christopher Daniels. These two wrestlers have a long rival history. In the past, they have been partners and bitter enemies, but they have grown to respect each other’s abilities and work ethic. This match did not disappoint. Fans were on the edge of their seats as Styles pinned Daniels for the win.

Tag-Team action was up next, when Tag-Team champs Matt Morgan and Crimson took on Samoa Joe and Magnus for the TNA World Tag-Team titles. The fans were treated to a great match that even took the action out of the ring. The defending champs took home the win.

The fans were treated to female action next, when Knockouts Champion Gail Kim took on the challenge of local Virginia favorite Mickie James, who was substituting for the injured Tara. Kim went home with a win over James.

During the intermission, fans waited in excitement to meet Mickie James and legendary referee Earl Hebner, who early in the week had refereed his 100,000 match after over 40 years in the business. Both Hebner and James reside in Richmond and were a big hit with the local fans.

In the first of the triple main events of the evening, TNA World Television Champion Robbie E opened the second half of the show, taking on North Carolina’s own Shannon

TNA Superstar Jeff Hardy at the Constant Center, Feb. 10.

Moore. Robbie E got under the skin of most of the fans when he stalled for time over and over again, but he took home the win over the frustrated Moore.

The second main event saw two former TNA World Champions “Cowboy” James Storm and Kurt Angle as they put on a wrestling clinic. On this night, Storm went home the victor.

After the match, in a moment of great sportsmanship, Storm called Angle back to the ring and congratulated him on his many accomplishments and on Angle’s quest to qualify for this year’s U.S. Olympic wrestling team.

The final main event of the evening was between TNA World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Roode and North Carolina favorite Jeff Hardy. The match went back and forth with Hardy coming very close to defeating Roode several times. Finally, Roode pinned Hardy to retain his championship.

The fans, however, weren’t left disappointed. For a small fee, they had the opportunity to get into the ring with Jeff Hardy along with their friends and family and take a group picture.

All in all, it was a great night of in-ring action and fan participation. Until next time, see you at the matches.

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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MCSN Lacordrick Wilson Religious Programs Specialist 1st Class Gary G. Denette, recently named Sailor of the Year for Naval Station Norfolk and Navy Region MidAtlantic Sailor of the Year, performs a ceremonial puck drop during the opening of the Norfolk Admirals hockey game. The Admirals hosted the second Military Appreciation Night of the 2011-12 season.

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Intelligent downsizing. That’s what the new Golf R represents. As the heir to the 2004 and 2008 Golf R32 models, the new R has more power, more performance and consumes less gasoline than its illustrious iconic performance forebears.

While the legendary R32 models used 3.2L VR6 engines, the new Golf R is fitted with a high-output version of the BorgWarner K04 turbocharged EA113 2.0L four-cylinder TSI engine. This engine makes six more horsepower than the VR6 fitted into the 2008 R32.

For the first time, the Golf R will be available in two and four-door models, as well as in two trim levels: well-equipped Golf R and luxurious Golf R with sunroof and navigation. The Golf R is a refined vehicle that’s marked by clean, minimalist lines that are mixed with sharp, intricate detailing. The style is sleek and contemporary, yet timeless and elegant.

The new Volkswagen performance icon is offered with a slick shifting, close-ratio sixspeed manual transmission that features a magnesium selector housing and cable operation with very short lever movements. The latest-generation 4Motion all-wheel drive is also standard on the Golf R. This system uses a Haldex clutch pack that continuously

varies the amount of torque sent to the rear wheels, depending on whether slippage is detected at the front. In normal driving, the Golf R acts like a front-wheel-drive machine, which has benefits for fuel economy.

However, if needed, up to 100 percent of the torque can be directed to the rear wheels for traction on more challenging surfaces.

The Golf R features unique calibration for its suspension, even compared with the GTI. At the front, it uses a damper-strut layout with lower control arms and a stiff, tubular anti-roll bar that combine to help keep the front tires planted during hard cornering, reducing body roll and heightening steering feedback.

At the rear, there’s a compact multilink independent layout that features coil springs, telescopic dampers and an anti-roll bar. The four-link layout features three lateral control arms – the spring mounting, the track rod and upper control arm, with a trailing link at each wheel. Suspension assemblies are attached by way of a rear-axle subframe and, as at the front, rubber and metal mountings that are soft in torsion but stiff radially are used to help ensure the anti-roll bar responds immediately and suppresses body roll effectively.

Inside the passenger cabin has been enhanced to make it even more purposeful and demonstrate its role at the apex of the Golf

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The squared-off steering wheel is also swathed in leather, with gloss-black-finished spokes that carry through from the exterior design. Other R-specific features include: blue pointers for the instruments; the shifter knob with an “R” motif; aluminum trim for the dashboard and doors; and aluminum pedals.

The Golf R comes extremely well equipped, even in base form. Fully automatic dual-zone climate control is standard, along with a multifunction steering wheel, Premium VIII audio with eight speakers, aux-in, a Media Device Interface with iPod connectivity and Bluetooth. The Golf R with sunroof and navigation adds the RNS 315 touch screen navigation system; a 300-watt Dynaudio sound system; a sunroof; and keyless entry with push-button start.

Just like the rest of the Golf range, the R is practical and versatile. The high-lifting tailgate provides easy ingress and egress to a load area that offers 15.3 cubic feet of space. And with the folding rear seat back split 60/40 – and featuring a pass-through – there's real flexibility for load carrying.

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‘CRACKING’ THE MYTH BEHIND EGGS AND CHOLESTEROL Eggs can be a part of a healthy diet Press Release aracontent.com

When it comes to eggs – dietary cholesterol and heart health – what you think you know may be a bit scrambled.

Concerns over dietary cholesterol and its impact on heart disease keeps many people from eating eggs, despite their nutritional benefits. However, more than 40 years of research shows that healthy adults can enjoy an egg every day without significantly impacting their risk of heart disease.

data, one large egg is 14 percent lower in cholesterol than previously recorded, down from 212 mg to 185 mg, and is also 64 percent higher in vitamin D, with 41 IU per large egg. Moreover, one large egg contains six grams of high-quality protein and 13 essential nutrients for 70 calories.

Additionally, the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recognized eggs as a nutrient dense food and state that the consumption of one egg per day is not associated with risk of coronary heart disease or stroke in healthy adults. And, eggs provide high-quality protein that helps build muscles and increases satiety for all-day energy, which can help maintain a healthy weight, an important factor in promoting overall health.

Cracking the cholesterol myth Incredible egg benefits Enjoying an egg a day as part of a healthy diet balanced with fruits and vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy, falls well within current cholesterol guidelines. In fact, according to USDA

■ Cost: With eggs averaging about 15 cents each, they extremely affordable.

■ Breakfast boosters: Research shows that eating high-quality protein foods for

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■ Sunshine supplement: Eggs are one of the few foods that are a naturally good source of vitamin D, meaning that one egg provides at least 10 percent of the recommended daily allowance. Vitamin D plays an important role in calcium absorption, helping to form and maintain strong bones.

■ Weight-loss companion: Research shows that eating eggs for breakfast can help overweight dieters lose more weight, lower their body mass index and shrink their waist more than eating a bagel of equal calories for breakfast.

■ Easy: Adding eggs to your breakfast routine can be easy, even on busy weekday mornings. Whether you’re craving scrambled eggs, an omelet or an egg sandwich, microwaves can be an incredible time-saving tool, so you can start every day with a nutritious breakfast.

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Commissary customers can save money while assisting worthy causes thanks to causemarketing promotions offered from the Defense Commissary Agency’s industry partners.

“We are very fortunate to have generous industry partners who establish sales promotions that save our customers money and allow them to give back to their military community,” said Chris Burns, DeCA’s director of sales.

Throughout February, DeCA’s industry partners – manufacturers, vendors, brokers and suppliers – will host many in-store promotions that provide extra savings, but also support worthy causes. Overseas stores may have substitute events for certain promotional programs. Customers are asked to check their local commissary for the following super sales events: ■ Focus on Fitness Contest: Unilever is distributing more than 75,000 in-store coupon flyers offering $6 in coupon savings. They will distribute $40,000 in wellness prizes to the Top-14 military installations where commissary customers purchased the most Unilever products. Through this, a winning installation may build a new playground for its children or purchase new equipment for its fitness center.

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■ “Unleash the Power of NASCAR”: The Kellogg’s Racing Car will again support the Scholarships for Military Children program.

In 2011, Carl Edwards drove the Kellogg’s Car to a 2ndplace finish in the Daytona 500, earning $30,000 for the scholarship fund. During February, stores will once again gear up for the excitement of Daytona and the Kellogg’s Racing Promotion, offering savings including high-value coupons on participating brands.

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- Chris Burns, Defense Commissary Agency’s (DeCA) director of sales

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