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U.S. Navy reestablishes Submarine Squadron Eight

The U.S. Navy established Commander, Submarine Squadron (COMSUBRON) 8 in an official ceremony Friday Feb. 18 at Naval Station Norfolk. PAGE A6

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Naval Station Norfolk’s Pierside Entertainment Center Hosts Inaugural Heritage Bowling Tournament

Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk’s Commanding Officer, Capt. David Dees, bowls at Pierside Entertainment Center’s first annual Heritage Bowling Tournament Feb. 15. (MC2 EMILY CASAVANT)

By MC2 Emily Casavant

NAVSTA Norfolk Public Affairs

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK - Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk’s Pierside Entertainment Center held its first annual Heritage Bowling Tournament Feb. 15.

The Heritage Bowling Tournament is the first tournament that Pierside Entertainment Center has hosted since completing its yearlong renovation in May of 2021.

Six teams participated in the tournament which began on Feb. 15 and will continue until Feb. 24. The departments participating include NAVSTA Norfolk’s Transient Personnel Unit, Unaccompanied Housing, Navy Reserve Forces Command, Ship’s Cabin Galley, MWR and the command triad.

“Why a bowling tournament,” said Capt.

Janet Days, executive officer NAVSTA Norfolk. “Why not? It’s a safe, indoor activity, and it’s something that brings folks together.”

Days was the originator of the event with a goal to bring awareness to the bowling alley on base and bring the local Naval community together. She is also a participant in the tournament.

“Holding a bowling tournament was an awesome idea,” said Kelly Wirfel, NAVSTA

Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk’s Pierside Entertainment Center held its first annual Heritage Bowling Tournament Feb. 15. (MC2 EMILY CASAVANT)

NAVSTA Norfolk Fire and Emergency Personnel Recognized

By Retail Specialist Third Class Emily Kelley NAVSTA Norfolk Public Affairs

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK — District Chief Anthony Sickell, District 1 Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk and Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, was named the Fire Chief of the Year for the 2021 Commander Navy Region-Mid Atlantic Fire and Emergency Services Awards, Feb. 9.

Sickell is one of two awardees assigned to NAVSTA Norfolk, and won the award for his leadership, innovative initiatives and dedication to his station.

“I feel honored to be recognized and I appreciate the personnel who work here giving their best day in and day out,” said Sickell. “This job can be both challenging and rewarding at the same time; but it’s what makes us stronger as a team.”

Sickell began his career working with the Navy in 1993 as an Operations Specialist

and would later leave the Navy as a second class five years later. Then in 1999 he joined the NAVSTA Norfolk Fire Department.

“I decided to become a firefighter after getting out of the Navy because even at a very young child it was always a goal of mine,” said Sickell.

During Sickell’s time serving as District Fire Chief, he has had oversight for response to more than 4,000 incidents including 13 aircraft emergencies.

Sickell also initiated a “Dry Hydrant” project for various piers to serve as a secondary water source and back up to single loop hydrant system which augments available water for shipboard firefighting.

In addition to Sickell winning the Fire Chief of the Year, Firefighter-Paramedic Jeremy McElroy also was awarded the Emergency Service (EMS) Provider of the Year award.

After receiving the results, the command-

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Norfolk’s public affairs officer and bowling tournament participant. “My favorite part by far is meeting people from the various NAVSTA Norfolk departments, many of which I would have never met if it was not for this event. It’s a great way to meet people, have fun and build comradery.”

The bowling alley has been on base for many years and was once an integral part of community recreation aboard NAVSTA Norfolk. With the new renovations, the goal is to once again become a destination for fun, safe, family and command entertainment.

“We want everyone to come out to Pierside Entertainment Center and just have a good time,” said Brandon Lopez, bowling manager. “We have great food, a friendly staff, an incredible establishment and we can’t wait to see everybody come out here.”

Pierside Entertainment Center is open every day of the week and currently has multiple promotion events, such as customer appreciation day on the last Friday of every month. The center is also hosting a Mardi Gras party on Friday, Feb. 25, with music and entertainment. For more information on schedules and upcoming events, visit https://www.navylifensn.com/ or call 757-445-0646.

Black Health and Wellness Celebrating Black History Month 2022

By MCSN Jordan Grimes CNRMA Public Affairs

District Chief Anthony Sickell, District 1 Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk and Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, was named the Fire Chief of the Year for the 2021 Commander Navy Region-Mid Atlantic Fire and Emergency Services Awards Feb. 9. (COURTESY PHOTO)

NORFOLK, Va. — February brings the opportunity for the American people to celebrate several holidays each year: Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, and the Lunar New Year, to name a few. However Black History is celebrated all month long.

Carter G. Woodson, an American historian and founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), first established the celebration of Black history in America in 1926. It was originally a weeklong celebration, which Woodson referred to as Negro History Week. He believed it would help popularize the knowledge of Black history throughout the American public.

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The U.S. Naval Community College selected two schools for its Pilot II cybersecurity degree programs Feb. 11, 2022. (MCC ALEXANDER GAMBLE)

U.S. Naval Community College Selects 2 Schools for Cybersecurity Program

By Chief Petty Officer Alexander Gamble

U.S. Naval Community College Public Affairs

QUANTICO, Va. — The U.S. Naval Community College selected two schools for its Pilot II cybersecurity degree programs Feb. 11, 2022.

This new agreement provides active duty enlisted Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen multiple options to earn a naval-relevant associate degree in cybersecurity that will directly contribute to the readiness of the naval services and set them on a path of lifelong learning.

Naval professionals who pursue an associate degree in cybersecurity through the USNCC will have an opportunity to pursue

this degree through several options. With the University of Maryland Global Campus, the program is designed to be a broad-based and academic-oriented cybersecurity program to allow students to maximize prior credit and specialize in the areas they are most interested in, such as programming or networking. Western Governors University will offer active duty enlisted Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen the opportunity to learn in a self-paced, master-based, competency education program.

The schools are both designated by the National Security Agency as National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity institutions, and their associate degrees will transfer to four-year degree programs in cybersecurity with little to no loss of credit.

“The cybersecurity program will be, by far, our largest program,” said Randi R. Cosentino, Ed. D., president of the USNCC. “Having these different programs with different schools allows the flexibility to offer our Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen the program they need to be more effective in their jobs supporting the naval forces, and it allows them the opportunity to learn in an environment that best reflects their learning needs.”

In addition to the flexibility provided by these programs, the selection of these schools ensures a quality degree program with an experienced and military-friendly higher education institution.

UMGC is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Educa-

tion, and WGU is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. The professional certificates and associate degrees the naval professionals earn will be conferred by their respective institution while the USNCC seeks accreditation.

Each degree program will also include an embedded Naval Studies Certificate awarded by the USNCC. Active duty enlisted Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen can fill out a student interest form on the USNCC website, www.usncc. edu. Those who select cybersecurity as their program of interest on the student interest form will have a pre-filled application sent to them during the application period in April 2022. The first courses are anticipated to start in August 2022.

The United States Naval Community College is the community college for the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. To get more information about the USNCC, go to www.usncc.edu. Click on the student interest form link to learn how to be a part of the USNCC Pilot II program.

Navy Exchange and Marine Corps Exchange customers step up to support NMCRS

By Kristine Sturkie

Navy Exchange Service Command Public Affairs

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — This past fall, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, NEX and MCX customers stepped up to support the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) by donating $294,130 and $158,500 respectively.

“Once again, NEX and MCX shoppers have shown their dedication to caring for fellow Shipmates and Marines,” said retired Lt. Gen. Jack W. Klimp, USMC, President, CEO, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. “Thank you to everyone who made a purchase and helped NMCRS provide relief to Sailors and Marines in need.”

The NEX and MCX customers support the NMCRS by purchasing $5 benefit tickets. The benefit ticket gives customers $5 and a 5% discount applied to a one time purchase at either the NEX or MCX. In 2021, NEX patrons donated a total of $586,450 while MCX customers donated $158,500 to NMCRS through its spring and fall ticket sales. Over the past 10 years, those ticket sales have garnered over $4.5 million to NMCRS from NEX and MCX customers.

Retired Rear Adm. Robert J. Bianchi, chief executive officer of the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) presents a check to retired Lt. Gen. Jack W. Klimp, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society on behalf of NEX customers. NEX customers donated to NMCRS by purchasing $5 benefit tickets in fall 2021. (KRISTINE STURKIE)

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Making Hydrogen Fuel Anywhere: ONR Tests Prototype to Power Marines in Expeditionary Environments

By Scott Hochenberg

Office Of Naval Research Public Affairs

ARLINGTON, Va.—U.S. Marines often operate in extremely harsh environments — including remote islands, hot deserts, rugged mountains and frozen, barren landscapes.

While these warfighters employ sophisticated, technologically superior equipment and weaponry in the field, such tools need large amounts of fuel and energy to perform — a tough demand in austere operating environments.

To address this, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) Global TechSolutions program is sponsoring efforts by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Lincoln Laboratory to convert aluminum into hydrogen fuel, which could potentially serve as a portable, readily available power source.

TechSolutions is ONR Global’s rapid-response science and technology program that develops prototype technologies to address problems voiced by Sailors and Marines, typically within approximately 12 months from project initiation.

Marines recently saw a demonstration of a TechSolutions project that involved a fuel-generation prototype device — called the hydrogen tactical refueling point (H-TaRP) — at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Part of this demonstration included Marines learning how to assemble the H-TaRP as well as receiving a static demonstration of how the H-TaRP equipment works. The Marines learned how hydrogen can be produced with H-TaRP. “ONR Global TechSolutions got involved with H-TaRP when the Marines expressed their desire to get fuel in an expeditionary environment,” said Jason Payne, director of the ONR Global TechSolutions program.

“TechSolutions took the concept and reached out to our network of providers to create that solution, and MIT was chosen through a competitive process. TechSolutions provided the resources needed to develop a proof-of-concept prototype.”

When Marines are in the field, their energy options are normally either petroleum- or battery-based. Batteries are effective but can weigh a lot and must be constantly recharged via a power source.

H-TaRP — which comprises an aluminum dispenser, reactor vessel, water cooling system and a control system manifold to fill an H2 tank — can address these energy issues with a lighter, agile system that will ultimately lighten the load for Marines.

“H-TaRP’s purpose is to eliminate the need for diesel fuel transport and battery charging by being able to use locally available resources to produce hydrogen fuel for all sorts of vehicles,” said Erik Limpacher,

The Hydrogen Tactical Refueling Point (H-TaRP) prototype on display during a demonstration at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. H-Tarp is sponsored by the Office of Naval Research Global TechSolutions program and was developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratory. H-TaRP is designed to provide power to forces in expeditionary environments by combining water with aluminum to create hydrogen fuel. (COURTESY PHOTO)

leader of the Energy Systems Group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory.

Using simple chemistry, MIT researchers exploited the reaction of aluminum mixed with water to generate hydrogen gas. Any form of water works in the chemical reaction: salty ocean water, river water, even urine. This enables H-TaRP to potentially be used in many different environments.

Additionally, since steam is leftover after the hydrogen fuel creation process, it’s available to be distilled and used for drinking and hydration.

This model of energy logistics has many benefits over traditional liquid fuels. Utilizing this special aluminum as a precursor to hydrogen fuel allows for the storage and transportation of an inert solid instead of liquid fuel or pressurized gas, which greatly

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improves safety. Hydrogen gas is also compatible with fuel cell usage, which does not generate the noise and heat signature associated with internal combustion engines.

“Looking ahead to the 21st-century battlefield, Marines will be separated from their logistics many times,” said Maj. Steve Simmons, who commanded Marines during the Camp Lejeune demo. “We anticipate our logistic lines will be too long to be effective to provide immediate support to Marines.

Looking at the battlefields for the next 100 years, we see the need for readily available resources to be converted into natural energy.”

During the demo, junior infantry Marines received a brief tutorial on assembling the H-TaRP system and fire teams of up to four warfighters practiced putting it

together a couple of times. After one iteration, they assembled the system in just 13 minutes — showing the H-TaRP device could be deployed quickly with minimal training. The Marines also provided feedback and guidance and showed the MIT engineers a two-man assembly process for their system.

Future plans for H-TaRP involve extended operation and high pressure H2 generation, as well as making the device 50% smaller, aligning it with the Marine Corps commandant’s vision of fielding Marine units with greater mobility and agility.

Watch a video of the H-TaRP demo at https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=TYRilJU_lo0.

Scott Hochenberg is a contractor for ONR Corporate Strategic Communications.

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(Left to right) Warehouse Specialist Wesley Spruill, Warehouse Specialist Melissa Raddatz, Warehouse Specialist Cody Barton, REMOVES Team Lead Paul Whalin and Warehouse Specialist Damion Barrett work together offloading excess material during an AT Code 6 evolution on board the USS Vella Gulf (CG 72). (JIM KOHLER)

NAVSUP FLC Norfolk RRAM Program Brings Value to the Fleet

By Jim Kohler

NAVSUP FLC Norfolk Public Affairs

NORFOLK, Va. — Recycling has become a way of life, saving money, helping protect the environment and continuing the usefulness of items that might otherwise be placed in a landfill. The NAVSUP FLC Norfolk Real-Time Reutilization Asset Management (RRAM) is essentially a huge recycling operation that pays huge dividends.

According to Code 501 Physical Distribution Branch Director John Martin, NAVSUP FLC Norfolk manages the largest RRAM site in the Navy, with nearly 95,000 line items that are worth more than of $700 million. “RRAM is end-use material purchased by the fleet or SYSCOM, not Navy Working Capital Fund (NWCF),” said Martin. “The official category for RRAM material is OM&S(R) (Operating Materials and Supplies (Residual)). OPNAV policy requires OM&S(R) be made available

for Navy customers (end users) at no charge.”

The NAVSUP FLC Norfolk RRAM operation is government owned and contractor operated, specifically three civil service employees and 49 contractors keep the operation running. “RRAM provides storage for ‘A’ condition excess single materiel items not to exceed 6,000 pounds or 128 cubic feet,” said Martin. “The material is for redistribution to satisfy fleet requirements at no cost to the Navy.”

The RRAM program supports critical needs for customers resulting in tremendous savings.

“During calendar year 2021, RRAM received 42,672 line items from offloading activities valued at more than $125 million,” explained Martin. “RRAM completed 43,134 free issues in 2021 providing nearly $150 million in cost avoidance to fleet units saving valuable OPTAR funds, including 7,252 CASREP requisitions valued at $15 million.”

Martin further explained that RRAM gener-

ates credits to program sponsors by making free issue inventories available to DLA Item managers. “Credits were generated in 2021 in the amount of $6.7 million which is the average for a typical year. These credits offset the RRAM contracted operational costs of $4 million per year, so the entire operation pays for itself!”

Using Navy ERP/Single Supply Solution, the RRAM program provides customers real time Total Asset Visibility (TAV) of residual/excess material within the Navy ensuring cost avoidance by offsetting potential buys and repairs.

“NAVSUP and fleet incorporated business rules in the ERP Sourcing logic ensure RRAM is considered first when filling Navy end user requisitions, in accordance with OPNAV and SECNAV guidance,” said Martin.

Another important component of the NAVSUP FLC Norfolk RRAM operation is their REMOVES Team. They assist ships in the offload and backload of material being

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managed ashore during Integrated Logistics Overhaul (ILO) operations. “They remove excess material from in-service ships maximizing storage utilization onboard while making the material available to other Navy Activities via the RRAM free issue program,” explained Martin.

In 2021, they supported the complete offload of all storeroom material for six ships going into ILO and supported the backload of three ships returning to service after ILO. They have also removed nearly 6,000 line items valued at more than $9.7 million from 18 other ships in Norfolk and Mayport. All material was screened and inducted into RRAM stock and made available for free issue in the supply system for use by all Navy activities.

RRAM services are available to all U.S. Navy and Coast Guard activities worldwide and improves asset visibility and fleet readiness.

“This program has yielded a return on investment of over twenty fold through free issue back to the fleet and Materials Return Program (Item Manager Buy Back),” said Mike Johnson, department head for NAVSUP FLC Norfolk’s Industrial Support Department.

“Nothing has surpassed the benefit to the warfighter, saving and providing the needed parts to satisfy maintenance requirements in support of fleet readiness.”

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Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuels) 3rd Class Bruce Williams, from Danboro, Pennsylvania, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) air department, inspects the flange on a fuels on-load hose from a refueling barge, Feb. 8, 2022. Ford loaded 500,000 gallons of JP-5 aviation fuel in preparation for leaving Newport News Shipyard (NNS). Ford is in port at NNS executing her Planned Incremental Availability (PIA), a six-month period of modernization, maintenance and repairs. (MCSN RILEY MCDOWELL)

USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Don’t Know About You, but She’s Fuel-ing 2022

By MC2 Angel Jaskuloski

USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Public Affairs

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) air department, V-4 division, conducted a pier side fuel on-load at Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding (HII-NSS), Feb. 15, 2022.

The fuel on-load took place over the course of two days, taking on 750 thousand gallons of jet propellant-5 aircraft fuel (JP-5).

“JP-5 comes in a barge that is loaded up at Craney Island and brought alongside the ship by tugboats,” said Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuels) Rigoberto Cisneros, from

Homestead, Florida, assigned to Ford’s V-4 division. “We had four of our own Sailors down there assisting the Craney Island and HII-NNS personnel rig the fuel lines to our ship.”

As the case with many other evolutions, the likelihood for personnel injury or equipment damage is increased during a fuel on-load, however Ford completed the evolution with zero causalities.

“Everything went as planned and our Sailors did their jobs amazingly. We maintained safety standards by doing everything in a safe and professional way,” said Cisneros.

“This on-load wasn’t a one-day evolution— it’s spanned a couple weeks of preparation

where we trained on procedures and what-if scenarios. We made sure that our Sailors could perform under stress.”

It was all-hands on deck for V-4 division with over 90 Sailors of all paygrades and experience level participating in the evolution.

“I was excited about this on-load because it directly correlated with my next qualification,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuels) 3rd Class John Lovitt, from Washington D.C., assigned to Ford’s air department. “It gave me the chance to support the evolution in a new way.”

The JP-5 will support Ford’s flight operations as the ship heads back out to sea to conduct various certifications, inspections

and assessments. Sea Trials is Ford’s next challenge to tackle.

“During sea trials we are going to start our fuels certification. We’ll need at least 750 thousand gallons of fuel to test all of our equipment,” said Ensign Nhu Le, from Los Angeles, Ford’s fuels boatswain. “Beyond that, JP-5 is necessary for basically any machinery that moves, like the emergency diesel generators, aircraft crash and salvage crane, helos and aircraft.”

With deployment on Ford’s horizon, successful evolutions such as the fuel on-load lend credence to the crew’s proficiency and preparedness.

“This was my first fuel on-load aboard Ford and I was honestly a little nervous beforehand,” said Le. “But I know that with the team we have, we’ll be able to power through anything.”

For more news from USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), visit www.dvidshub.net/CVN78 or www.facebook.com/USSGeraldRFord.

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U.S. Navy reestablishes Submarine Squadron Eight

Capt. Brian Hogan, commodore, Submarine Squadron (COMSUBRON) Eight, renders a salute to sideboys as he departs his command’s reestablishment ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk Friday, Feb. 18. (MC1 CAMERON STONER)

By MC1 Cameron Stoner

Submarine Force Atlantic Public Affairs

NORFOLK, Va. — The U.S. Navy established Commander, Submarine Squadron (COMSUBRON) 8 in an official ceremony Friday Feb. 18 at Naval Station Norfolk.

COMSUBRON 8’s re-establishment is intended to distribute and align the responsibility for command and control of submarines assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 6, based in Norfolk, Virginia, during the submarines’ sustainment phase and maintenance shipyard periods.

COMSUBRON 8 was initially disestablished in a ceremony April 28, 2011, and the squadron’s original roles and responsibilities were merged with COMSUBRON 6.

This move returns the control of new submarine construction and ongoing submarine operating maintenance schedules of Los Angeles-class attack submarines and Virginia-class submarines homeported in Norfolk, Va. to COMSUBRON 8.

COMSUBRON 6 retains the operational responsibility of preparing Norfolk-based submarine crews in all facets of operations, to include tactical and operational readiness for war, inspection and monitoring duties, nuclear and radiological safety, and the development and control of submarine operating schedules and logistical support coordination of all submarine operations in the Virginia Capes operating areas.

Vice Adm. William Houston, Commander, Submarine Forces, was the keynote speaker for the establishment ceremony.

“Normally we have a change of command which can be upsetting as it means someone is moving on, but this ceremony is nothing but good news as we are reestablishing a squadron,” said Houston. “The reestablishment will give us a squadron that can concentrate on maintenance and new construction and that skillset, while we have another squadron that is focused on operational units.”

Capt. Brian Hogan took command of submarines previously under COMSUBRON

6, relieving Capt. Jason Pittman, commodore, COMSUBRON 6, of responsibility of new submarine construction and ongoing submarine operating maintenance schedules.

“I would first like to congratulate Brian on assuming command of Submarine Squadron 8,” said Pittman. “He brings to the team a wealth of invaluable experience and I cannot think of anyone more right for the job than him. It is an important day for the entire Submarine Force and the entire Navy. We are building a dedicated team that will lean in and learn new and innovative ways to build and repair our submarines.”

After assuming command of COMSUBRON 8, Hogan gave remarks on reestablishing the squadron.

“Submarine Squadron 8 was established back in the 1940s, so we are simply restoring Submarine Force normalcy by reestablishing it here today,” said Hogan. “This time around, Squadron 8 is focused on shipyard readiness. It is difficult to transition a submarine and its crew into the shipyard and back out as the boat and crew both transform themselves for operational read-

iness. It is important we get these transitions right, and it is now our job to do it successfully.”

COMSUBRON 8 will step in to provide administrative, manning, logistical, training, operational planning and readiness support for Los Angeles-class attack and Virginia-class fast attack submarine during periods of maintenance and improvement.

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Black History from Page 1

Though it is the shortest month of the year, Woodson had a great reason for choosing February to hold his week of celebration. The month houses the birthdays of two Americans who played crucial roles in shaping Black history as it is known today: Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. Since Lincoln’s assassination in 1865, African Americans had celebrated his birthday in honor of the role he played in ending slavery by signing the Emancipation Proclamation. Since his death in 1895, Douglass’ birthday would be celebrated in the African American community because of the abolitionist’s lifelong fight for equality.

With this in mind, Woodson knew February would be the right month for his week of raising awareness.

Today, Black History Month celebrates even

more accomplishments than the end of slavery.

It puts a spotlight on prominent Black names such as civil rights activists Rosa Parks, John Lewis, and Martin Luther King Jr.; scientists such as Charles Richard Drew, who pioneered research used to discover the effective longterm preservation of blood plasma, and Mark Dean, who co-invented IBM’s original personal computer and the PC color monitor; and service members such as Samuel L. Gravely Jr., the first African American to serve aboard a fighting ship as an officer, and Carl Maxie Brashear, the Navy’s first African American master diver. The month goes on to highlight the community as a whole and all the accomplishments African Americans have woven into the fabric of American history.

Each year, ASALH establishes a new theme for Black History Month, putting the focus on a new aspect of the community’s culture and history. This year, the theme is “Black Health and Wellness.” This theme puts emphasis on the

importance of members of the Black community advocating for their own health and well-being, as well as using known scientific data to their advantage in order to stay safe in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Over the past few years, there has been an ever-growing emphasis on personal nutrition, as well as the promotion of caring for physical and mental health within the community. These ideals have been further emphasized through the addition of new scientific fields, such as Public and Community Health and Health Informatics and social media initiatives such as Therapy for Black Girls.

As time goes on, Black History Month gives the American population more to celebrate.

Since the mid-1970s, the celebration’s annual theme has been endorsed in an official proclamation made by the president of the United States, reinforcing Woodson’s vision to bring forth the importance of acknowledging Black history and caring for one another.

NAVSTA from Page 1

ing officer of NAVSTA Norfolk, Capt. David Dees, commended the awardees on their accomplishments.

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U.S. and France The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Milwaukee and French Floréal-class frigate FS Germinal conducted a bilateral maritime exercise in the Caribbean Sea, Feb. 16, 2022. PAGE B6

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90), a part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group, returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Feb. 19, after an eight-month deployment to U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleets. The strike group operated alongside multiple partners, allies and carrier strike groups in heavily navigated waters, including the South China Sea and Philippine Sea, in support of regional stability and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (MCC HOLLY HERLINE)

USS Chafee Returns Home to Pearl Harbor after Eight-Month Deployment

By Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet Public Affairs PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii—Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) returned home to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, completing an eight-month deployment with Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 to U.S. 7th and 3rd Fleets, Feb. 19.

Chafee departed Pearl Harbor en route to U.S. 7th Fleet June 28, 2021. The destroyer served as an escort for the Nimitz-class aircraft carriers USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in addition to Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ESX ARG). Chafee also served as a primary deployed force for Commander Task Force (CTF) 71 in the 7th Fleet area of operations (AO). The ship executed a variety of high-level operations alongside multinational alliances and partnerships to include quad-carrier operations with the

British Royal Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Carl Vinson and Ronald Reagan, and bilateral exercises with the JMSDF and the Republic of Singapore Navy. Additionally, Chafee participated in several large-scale exercises such as the U.S. Pacific Fleet’s joint training exercise and Large Scale Exercise 2021.

“I am in awe of what this team has, and continues, to accomplish for each other and our Nation,” said Cmdr. Shane Dennis, commanding officer of USS Chafee. “Whenever more is asked, they answer the call collectively to complete the mission with precision regardless of the hardships faced.”

Chafee deployed with “Blue Hawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 Combat Element 2 Air Detachment during her 7th Fleet deployment.

HSM 78 embarked May of 2021 and stayed with the ship until Chafee’s return home.

During their time aboard, HSM 78.2 conducted 610 deck landing qualifications

and flew over 900 hours, upholding their certifications and increasing Chafee’s ability to utilize all available sensors and systems to safely navigate and build and maintain a recognized maritime picture for fleet and national decision makers.

In order to remain constantly combat ready, Chafee conducted over 40 underway replenishments. Operating weekly with Commander Task Force (CTF) 73 to conduct replenishment-at-sea (RAS) with nine different Military Sealift Command ships, one bilateral fueling-at-sea (FAS) with Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Sirius (O 266), and three FAS evolutions with CVN 70.

Over the past eight months, Chafee was hard at work progressing with qualifications and the professional development of both officers and enlisted sailors. Overall, nine officers earned their Officer of the Deck (OOD) letters and the U.S. Navy gained eight new Surface Warfare Officers, 64 Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialists, and

46 Enlisted Air Warfare Specialists.

While in U.S. 7th fleet, Chafee conducted sustained presence operations in support of U.S. strategic and operational objectives, overall increasing regional maritime security and ensuring the high seas remain open to all international parties to uphold a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy’s role across the full spectrum of military operations—from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region.

For more information on USS Chafee (DDG 90), visit the website https://www. surfpac.navy.mil/ddg90.

USS Ohio Holds Change of Command Water Rapid Response Team Stand-Up

By MC2 Marqueon Tramble

U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs

last year, contributing to the team earning the 2021 Submarine Squadron 19 Battle ‘E’ award.

“These success stories demonstrate that under Brian’s leadership, America’s oldest submarine contributed to keeping America safe and secure,” said Perry. “He did not do it alone; I know he would be the first to tell everyone. The crew is fully responsible for the ship’s success.”

Ohio is the fourth U.S. Navy ship to bear the name, and is the first in her class of ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) and guid-

JOINT BASE PEARL HARB ORHICKAM, Hawaii — Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Engineering Working Group is organizing trained teams to address any water quality concerns residents may have after their zones are declared safe by the Hawaii Department of Health (DOH).

The Rapid Response Teams are on-call 24 hours a day to respond to water concerns that may arise after the Hawaii DOH issues amended health advisories. Residents can call any of the emergency services operations centers, which will dispatch a team to investigate. Each response team is comprised of two service members trained in water quality field investigation procedures by NAVFAC. “The purpose of the Rapid Response Team is to be a resource for the residents to contact if they have immediate concerns,” said Lt. Cmdr. Richard Forney, Rapid Response Team officer in charge.

According to Forney, many water quality concerns can be resolved over the phone. If an issue cannot be resolved by phone to a resident’s satisfaction, a team will visit the home and investigate.

“After initial screening, the emergency services operations center will schedule a

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Capt. Micah D. Maxwell, oncoming commanding officer of the blue crew of Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726), passes through ceremonial side boys at a change of command ceremony held on Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor in Silverdale, Washington, Feb. 17, 2022.

(COURTESY PHOTO)

By MCSA Sophia H. Brooks USS Ohio Public Affairs

SILVERDALE, Wash. — The blue crew of the Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726) held a change of command ceremony onboard Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Washington, Feb.17.

During the ceremony, Capt. Micah D. Maxwell, from Lemoore, California, relieved Capt. Brian G. Freck, from Vienna, Virginia, to assume the duties and responsibilities as Ohio’s commanding officer.

Freck assumed command of USS Ohio’s Blue Crew in January 2020.

Rear Adm. Douglas Perry, director, Undersea Warfare Division, N97, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, served as the ceremony’s guest speaker.

“SSGN command is one of the most challenging assignments in our Undersea Force, and for that we rightly commit that assignment to our seasoned O-6 submarine officers,” said Perry.

Under Freck’s leadership, the crew of Ohio deployed to the Western Pacific, completing a more than eight month operational period out of Guam. During that time, Freck and the crew successfully performed the highest visibility submarine mission conducted

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Heroes at Home

Tips for Building Family Resilience

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Resilience is the ability to bounce back quickly from stress and difficult life events. Learning to be more resilient can help your family deal with the demands of military life.

Resilient families are flexible and connected.

They are great at using their resources to solve problems. Here are some ways your family can build resilience: Stay smart Keep up to date on child development and parenting information.

• Know what is normal for your child’s age.

This can help you have realistic expectations for behavior.

• Learn how to recognize stress and deal with it in positive ways. This can increase your own well-being and show your children healthy ways to deal with challenges. Use these resilience tools to help with stressful situations.

• Check out THRIVE, a free online parenting program from the Defense Department. Use it to raise healthy, resilient children from birth to 18.

• Learn more about parenting and teen stress.

Stay connected Relationships need to be nurtured with time and attention.

• Simple acts like playing with children, listening to them and showing affection can build resilience. When children feel loved and secure it is easier for them to form healthy relationships and handle stressful situations.

• Parents need nurturing too. Make time to do simple things as a couple. Take a walk, watch a movie, listen to each other and show affection.

When parents nurture their relationship it can make it easier for them to support their family’s needs. It also shows children positive ways to behave.

• Make community connections. Spend time with friends, family or community groups that share your interests and make you feel good.

Social networks can help parents and children feel more secure and better able to manage life challenges. Learn more about connecting to the military community.

• Give your children constructive outlets for stress and anxiety. Check out the military youth and teen programs offered through your installation youth center to help your youth engage in positive activities and strengthen community connections.

• Learn better ways to communicate and stay connected in your closest relationships. Military OneSource offers communication training as part of its building healthy relationships specialty consultations. Build better relationships — with your children, spouse, friends and other family members — to help keep your support community strong.

Stay positive Military life can present unique challenges.

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These include frequent moves and long deployments. Two ways to manage those challenges are: • Get comfortable with change. Try to see transitions as puzzles to solve rather than impossible situations. These challenges can present opportunities to build skills, expand resilience and experience new adventures.

• Learn to focus on the things you can control instead of worrying about things you can’t. If your family has received orders, create checklists and track your moving tasks through Plan My Move. If your family is facing a deployment, tap into the Plan My Deployment resources to stay deployment strong.

• Practice resilience as a family so that you can stay positive during challenging times.

Children learn as much from what their parents do as from what their parents say. When parents demonstrate resilience, they show children how to be strong too.

Use your resources The Defense Department is committed to the health and well-being of military children and families. It provides a wide variety of resources to help families thrive.

• Your Military and Family Support Center can connect you to parenting programs, support for special needs, activities for children and families, MWR programs and more. Services vary by location so contact your installation for more information.

• Sesame Street for Military Families offers family support services including the Little Children, Big Challenges resources to help with deployment, relocation and grief.

Military OneSource is a great place to find information anytime, anywhere in the world.

Here are some online resources to help your family build resilience:

• Parenting and Children — Resources • Resilience Tools — The Essentials • 20 MilParent Power Tips • The Military Parenting Community: Enhancing Resilience One Family at a Time • Enhancing Parental Resilience podcast • Recommended Wellness Apps • Being Your Best: How Healthy Are Your Habits?

• Children and Youth Counseling Services Help Develop Healthy Habits • Building healthy relationships specialty consultations Reach out for support Sometimes being strong means reaching out for support. The Military and Family Readiness System offers an array of programs and services designed to help you and your family live your best MilLife. Programs and services include, but are not limited to: • Relocation assistance • Deployment support • Confidential, non-medical counseling • Child and youth behavioral military and family life counselors • New Parent Support Program • Exceptional Family Member Program • Personal financial management counseling • Career coaching for military spouses • Emergency family assistance and much more Programs and services vary by location. For more information, contact your installation Military and Family Support Center.

Still have questions or need help locating support? Military OneSource agents are available 24/7 to answer questions and connect you with resources to help you and your family build resilience and stay smart, connected and positive. Call 800-342-9647, set up a live chat or use overseas calling options.

FUNCTIONS AND/OR SERVICES FFSC PROVIDES: ClinicalCounseling(Individual, Couples,a nd Child Counseling) Personal Financial Management Information & Referral Family Employment Assistance Transition Assistance Family Advocacy Program Deployment and Mobilization Support Ombudsman Support Relocation Assistance Parenting Programs Stress and Anger Management Command Support

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Military Onesource Choosing child care may be one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a parent, and it can be hard to know where to start. The Defense Department knows that affordable, quality child care is critical to the well-being of military parents. The department is committed to meeting the growing and diverse child care needs of military families and takes pride in providing quality services on and off installations worldwide. While services may vary by location, the standards and quality of services are consistent and meet established regulations. Learn more about military child care program options below.

Child development centers Child development centers, or CDCs, are located on installations and generally offer care for infants through preschool age children. Child care is available Monday through Friday during standard work hours (e.g., 6 a.m.-6 p.m.). Some locations offer extended hours. CDC programs provide full-day and part-day care. Centers vary in size, and larger installations may operate multiple facilities.

CDC programs have DOD certification and accreditation from a national accrediting body, such as the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Family child care Family child care providers are certified professionals who provide child care for infants through school-age children in their homes, located either on or off an installation. FCC providers typically offer a flexible schedule to support parents with a variety of care needs, including full-day, part-day and school year care, summer camp and, in some cases, 24/7 and extended care. Regulations limit the number of children who receive care at any one time to no more than six children under 8 years of age and no more than three children when all children are under 2 years of age. FCC providers must be certified by the installation to operate. Individual providers may voluntarily seek national accreditation from the National Association for Family Child Care and receive local support, training and materials to accomplish this goal.

School-age care School-age care, or SAC, programs provide care to children in kindergarten through sixth grade. Care is offered before and after school, during non-school days and summer vacations. SAC programs may take

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place in DOD youth centers, child development centers or other suitable facilities.

All programs have DOD certification and accreditation by a national accrediting body such as the Council on Accreditation.

Requesting child care • MilitaryChildCare.com is a DOD website that helps families in any service branch find and request military-operated child care anywhere in the world. Families can search for full- and part-time care in the CDC, FCC and SAC programs outlined above.

• If your child has special needs, your service will work closely with you to find the best placement for your child. You can contact your installation Exceptional Family Member Program to learn about options for your family. For more information, visit the Military OneSource Exceptional Family Member Program Family Support page.

Hourly child care service In addition to child care programs available through MilitaryChildCare.com, the DOD is proud to offer an expanded child care service to help meet the growing and diverse needs of military families. Through Military OneSource, parents can now access a nationally recognized caregiver database to search for hourly, flexible and on-demand child care.

The online caregiver service lets you: • Search for care that fits your own needs and criteria • Find potential care providers • Check references • Review background checks • Interview, hire and pay providers on your terms Use your Military OneSource account to set up free access to the online child care service. Log in to your existing account or

create an account to get a unique subscription code and establish your child care service account.

For more information about the online caregiver search service and to register, visit Military OneSource Expanded Hourly Child Care Options.

Finding child care that is right for you If this is your first time arranging child care and you’re feeling overwhelmed, Child Care Aware® of America offers lots of helpful information for families. Resources include these downloadable checklists with questions to help you compare different options and make the right child care decision for your family: • Child Care Center Checklist • Family Child Care Home Checklist • Preschool Program Checklist • School-Age Child Care Program Checklist Use these resources to help you find affordable, quality child care, take steps to secure the care your family needs and find out how to ensure your provider is licensed and qualified to care for your child.

Child Care Aware® of America manages several programs for the military. Find out more about the Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood, or MCCYN, and the expanded MCCYN-PLUS fee assistance programs offered through the DOD. Visit Child Care Aware® of America to see if you qualify for fee assistance.

If you have questions about child care, parenting or military life in general, reach out to Military OneSource. Consultants are available 24/7/365 to answer questions and connect you with resources to help your family thrive.

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U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Michael Feroli, Navy Physician Assistant and Battalion Surgeon for Combat Logistic Battalion 22 was the guest speaker during a STEM presentation about echocardiograms and electrocardiogram, or EKG, which aligned with the Lejeune High School students’ lessons about the cardiovascular system. (COURTESY PHOTO)

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune revives STEM outreach with local area schools

By Michelle Cornell

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune Public Affairs

CAMP LEJEUNE , Nc — After an 18-month pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune is reviving their STEM outreach with local area schools. On February 16, anatomy and physiology students at Lejeune High School aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune got a close-up look at what a heartbeat looks like during an echocardiogram presentation from NMCCL staff.

The nationwide STEM initiative, which stands for “science, technology, engineering, and math” is strongly supported and encouraged by the Department of Defense. The

presentations from NMCCL staff members help to bring an in-person approach to the initiative.

“This event is a great opportunity for my kids [students] to see an application of what they are learning and how it applies within different jobs in the community,” said Ms. LeAnn Mastropasqua, teacher and STEM Coordinator for Lejeune High School. “I enjoy when the doctors and medical professionals come in; the interaction is a great hands-on experience for them.”

NMCCL staff are just as eager to continue the STEM program. They work very closely with school facilitators to determine how resources can enhance educational objectives.

“I think it is very important that NMCCL

reaches out to area schools because we have a wealth of knowledge and resources. Being in rural NC, we can introduce students to more high tech fields that some may not have seen or had prior interest in before,” explains U.S. Navy Lieutenant Adam Rondina, STEM co-coordinator for NMCCL. “I network with the faculty and follow their syllabus to bring in instructors and demonstrations for each topic they are talking about.”

Wednesday’s guest speaker was U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Michael Feroli, Navy Physician Assistant and Battalion Surgeon for Combat Logistic Battalion 22 who spoke about echocardiograms and electrocardiogram, or EKG, which aligned with the students’ recent school lessons about the cardiovascular system.

Prior to the pandemic the NMCCL STEM program featured biannual STEM Fairs in which interested schools within the DODEA school system would participate. NMCCL and Lejeune coordinators are hopeful they can grow the program again.

Thomas Castello, a junior at Lejeune High School remembers the previous STEM fairs at the Medical Center and hopes to be able to do this again.

“I love this class; I want to be a doctor so this class is really enjoyable. The stem program gives me hands-on practical application. You get to see how everything we learn is employed in the everyday world,” Castello said. “We’ve seen a cast and splints put on by orthopedics, we’ve talked to an anesthesiologist, and we have even done ultrasounds, which was really great. Seeing the different jobs is really beneficial.”

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Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) Deputy Command Information Officer Robert Sweeney, center left, and NPS Command Information Officer Scott Bischoff, center right, are presented with the Department of the Navy Information Technology (DON IT) Excellence“Defend”Award by DON Chief Information Officer Aaron Weis, right, during a ceremony at the 2022 West Coast DON IT Conference. (LCDR EDWARD EARLY)

NPS ITACS Department Honored for Achievement with DON IT Excellence Award

By Lt.Cmdr. Edward Early

Naval Postgraduate School Public Affairs

SAN DIEGO, Ca — The Information Technology and Communications System (ITACS) department at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) received the prestigious Department of the Navy (DON) IT Excellence “Defend” Award on Feb. 16 at the West Coast DON IT Conference in San Diego.

The award recognized NPS’ evaluation of a cyber readiness tool, “Nova,” conducted under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with Rebellion Defense. The Nova tool is designed to continuously test the defenses of a computer network, simulating a variety of cyber threats — a process also known as

“red teaming” — in order to ensure operational readiness of the network at all times.

DON Chief of Information (DON CIO) Aaron Weis presented the award to NPS Command Information Officer Scott Bischoff and Deputy CIO Robert Sweeney, representing the NPS ITACS team.

“Defending the network is a key tenet of the Information Superiority Vision and will continue to be a team effort across the Department of the Navy, so I’m honored to recognize the work done by the team at NPS for their work with Rebellion,” said Weis. “Future Sailors will no doubt benefit from the lessons we learn from this important pilot.”

NPS was one of a number of commands competing for the DON IT Excellence

Award, recognizing excellence in Information Management (IM) and Information Technology (IT) within the DON. Bischoff, a retired Navy captain and naval aviator, compared the approach of the software demonstrated during the “Nova” pilot program to milestones known in the aviation community — adversary training and pre-deployment workups.

“In my experience in the ship-air wing team, we’re used to training for months prior to deployment — plan, brief, fly, then debrief to hammer home the lessons,” said Bischoff. “We do workups with your ship before deployment and each CO gets readiness measures along the way. Cyber readiness software such as the tool we tested similarly point out our readiness gaps. They

make it possible to view the network from a readiness and currency perspective — the team and the equipment.

“We can let the software run autonomously, or plan complex scenarios, run them with or without notice, debrief, address your shortcomings, and repeat the process. Our cybersecurity cycle is constant — we are always ‘on deployment.’ Tools like this allow us to keep pace,” Bischoff continued.

Going forward, Bischoff said that ITACS and NPS will continue to provide a unique terrain for DON, the Department of Defense and industry leaders to evaluate cutting-edge software and technology.

“Working collaboratively with industry partners such as Rebellion has improved the NPS cybersecurity team,” said Bischoff.

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The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Milwaukee (LCS 5) and French Floréal-class frigate FS Germinal (F-735) conduct a bilateral maritime exercise in the Caribbean Sea, Feb. 16, 2022.

Milwaukee is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force South’s mission, which includes counter-illicit drug trafficking missions in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. (MC2 DANIELLE BAKER)

U.S. and French Demonstrate Interoperability in Caribbean

By U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command / U.S. 4th Fleet CARIBBEAN SEA — The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Milwaukee (LCS 5) and French Floréal-class frigate FS Germinal (F-735) conducted a bilateral maritime exercise in the Caribbean Sea, Feb. 16, 2022.

Forces practiced a series of tactical shipboard movements called division tactics (DIVTACS), which include precise turns and formations, and “leapfrogs,” where

the ships are positioned in a straight line and take turns overtaking one another.

The units also tested command and control capabilities, providing the opportunity for both navies to improve interoperability and demonstrate their ability to communicate, navigate, and operate together at sea.

In addition to the ships, Milwaukee flew their MH-60S assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22, Detachment 5 during the exercise.

“The chance to work with one of our

NATO allies here in the Caribbean was a valuable training opportunity,” said Cmdr.

Brian Forster, commanding officer of Milwaukee. “Anytime you have a chance to sharpen your skills with a NATO ally and show the world we are a global force is time well spent. FS Germinal is a capable warship, which I hope to sail with in the future to accomplish a wide array of missions.”

Bilateral engagements afford the opportunity for partner nations to develop a greater trust, understanding and respect for each

other’s unique capabilities all while improving crews’ knowledge and demonstrating shared tactics. This allows both navies to build capacity for future operations, maintain readiness at sea, and support continued efforts to ensure security and stability.

Milwaukee is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force South’s mission, which includes counter illicit drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific.

U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet supports U.S. Southern Command’s joint and combined military operations by employing maritime forces in cooperative maritime security operations to maintain access, enhance interoperability, and build enduring partnerships in order to enhance regional security and promote peace, stability and prosperity in the Caribbean, Central and South American region.

Navy Recruiting Gold “R” Award Winner Announced for 2021

Commander, Navy Recruiting Command (CNRC) announced Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Rocky Mountain as the 2021 winner for the annual Gold“R”award during Recruiter of the Year ceremonies held at CNRC Feb. 17. (COURTESY PHOTO)

By Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Priestley Navy Recruiting Command Public Affairs

MILLINGTON, Tenn. — Commander, Navy Recruiting Command (CNRC) announced Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Rocky Mountain as the 2021 winner for the annual Gold “R” award during Recruiter of the Year ceremonies held at CNRC Feb. 17.

“The Gold ‘R’ is the most prestigious award in Navy Recruiting Command, bestowed to only one command per year, identifying that NTAG as the best in the nation,” said Master Chief Navy Counselor Heather Charara, National Chief Recruiter. “It is awarded to the command

that met and exceeded expectations and consistently recruited high quality Sailors in both the officer and enlisted ranks.

NTAG Rocky Mountain showed us this year that no matter how adverse the environment around us is, with strong leadership, hard work and dedication anything is possible. They have set the standard for years to come.”

Not only did NTAG Rocky Mountain meet their recruiting goals, but they far exceeded them. They recruited 1,245 Sailors, 156 officers and managed to ship 1,223 future Sailors to Recruit Training Command.

NTAG Rocky Mountain also managed and directed an enlistment incentives program and loan repayment program,

which allowed them to write contracts worth over $9,300,000 for fiscal year 2021.

“I give each and every member of my command credit for the successes we’ve enjoyed,” said Cmdr. Jeremiah Baldwin, commanding officer of NTAG Rocky Mountain. “Give these fine men and women the freedom to make the tough decisions, day in and out. The consistent positive results have been inspirational to me.

Frankly, leadership comes down to making every member sincerely feel like a vital part of the whole. Call it ‘buy-in’ if you will.”

The quality of the future Sailors they recruited was unmatched. Over 90% of the future Sailors held traditional high school diplomas and over 75% of them scored in the upper test category on the Armed

Services Vocational Aptitude Battery.

To learn more about the Gold “R” award, reference COMNAVCRUITCOMINST 1650.

Navy Recruiting Command consists of a command headquarters, three Navy Recruiting Regions, 26 Navy Talent Acquisition Groups (NTAGs) that serve more than 1,000 recruiting stations around the world. Their mission is to attract the highest quality candidates to assure the ongoing success of America’s Navy.

For more news from Commander, Navy Recruiting Command, go to http://www. cnrc.navy.mil. Follow Navy Recruiting on Facebook (www.facebook.com/NavyRecruiting), Twitter (@USNRecruiter) and Instagram (@USNRecruiter).

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OICC China Lake Commanding Officer Capt. Laurie Scott delivered closing remarks during the groundbreaking ceremony held February 16 at the site of the Range Control Complex on Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, which officially marked the beginning of the fourteenth military construction project of the $2.7B Military Construction and Restoration and Modernization Earthquake Recovery Program. (COURTESY PHOTO)

NAVFAC Officer in Charge of Construction China Lake Breaks Ground on Range Control Complex Fourteenth MILCON of Earthquake Recovery Program

By Edward Cartagena

Naval Facilities Engineering Command Pacific Public Affairs

RIDGECREST, Ca — Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Officer in Charge of Construction (OICC) China Lake hosted its fourteenth groundbreaking ceremony on February 16, for the awarded $113 million Range Control Complex project aboard Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake, as part of the $2.7 billion Earthquake Recovery Program.

The Range Control Complex project encompasses building a quartet of specialized facilities, ranging from 10,000 to 45,000 square feet for testing and evaluation support a the continued advancement of weapons

research aboard NAWS China Lake.

The construction of the Range Control Center, Range Engineering and Operations Building, a Range Instrumentation Support Facility and the Range Fire Control/Missile Assembly Building are estimated to be move in ready in winter 2024.

OICC China Lake Construction Manager Lt j.g. Kevin Freedman served as the master of ceremonies and provided welcoming remarks before introducing the speakers for the ceremony Webcor Builders - Project Director Aditya Thakur, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) Director of Ranges/ Targets Operations and Labs Group Tom Dowds and OICC China Lake’s Commanding Officer Capt. Laurie Scott.

“Once this project is completed the Range

Control Complex will be a quartet of stateof-the-art facilities that will support realworld research, development, testing and evaluation by the NAWCWD team,” said OICC China Lake Commanding Officer Capt. Laurie Scott. “The important work that this project will support right here in Ridgecrest will allow warfighters around the world to defend our nation against those who wish to do us harm.”

“At NAWCWD, we come to work every day with a single goal in mind: bring our warfighters the capabilities they need to ensure they come out on top, whatever the situation,” said NAWCWD Director of Ranges/ Targets Operations and Labs Group Tom Dowds. “This facility will help us meet that ever-evolving mission more efficiently and effectively than ever before.”

“The unique elements of this project, the intricate complexities, and, most importantly, the support this facility will provide have been some of the reasons that keeps our team motivates to deliver excellence.’ said Webcor Builders Project Director Aditya Thakur. “The partnership that NAVFAC and OICC China Lake is fostering is a testament of the same excellence we see in our esteemed client.”

NAWS China Lake is located in the Western Mojave Desert region of California, approximately 150 miles north of Los Angeles. China Lake’s mission is to support the Navy’s RDT&E missions to provide cuttingedge weapons systems to the warfighter. The installation is the Navy’s largest single landholding. In total, its two ranges and main site cover more than 1.1 million acres, an area larger than the state of Rhode Island.

OICC China Lake was established in August 2020 to provide engineering, acquisition, and execution oversight for military construction and repair projects caused by the devastating damage from the 6.4 and 7.1 magnitude earthquakes that occurred on July 4 and 5, 2019.

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response team to address the issue at the resident’s earliest convenience,” said Forney.

“That team will go to the home to address the concerns of residents.”

An on-site response team will discuss all water concerns with the resident and evaluate the water in the home. The team will

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ed-missile submarines (SSGNs). She was commissioned Nov. 11, 1981 and became the first of four Trident SSBNs to convert

determine any necessary follow-up actions after evaluation, to include flushing the home and sampling the water for testing.

To contact the Rapid Response Team, call the Emergency Services Operations Center at the following numbers (808) 448-3262/2557/2570/2583 or email: jpbhh-water-response@navy.mil For general project information, news and updates visit: http://www.navy.mil/ jointbasewater

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Farm to Table Next time you lay out a weekly menu that includes recipes like this Bone-In Prime Rib, keep sustainability in mind by considering the practices put in place by America’s farmers.

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ANGELO’

A moving character portrayal by Valarie Gray Holmes. (JAMESTOWN-YORKTOWN FOUNDATION)

‘After Angelo’ Event Returns to Jamestown Settlement on February 26 for Celebration of African American Art, Music, Storytelling and Community From Jamestown Settlement WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — “After Angelo” returns to Jamestown Settlement on Saturday, February 26 for a one-day special event honoring the legacy of one of the first African women mentioned by name in the historical record at Jamestown with a lively celebration of African American culture and heritage showcasing art, music, storytelling and community conversation.

Beginning at 12 p.m. with a traditional African Libation and drum call, Chadra Pittman, founder and executive director of The Sankofa Projects will lead an opening ceremony featuring a historical reflection on “It began with a woman on the White Lion: Remembering Angelo, Araminta and the African Women who Shaped America.”

At 1 p.m., Valarie Gray Holmes will perform a moving character portrayal in “The Heart of Angela.” Other special performances on rotation throughout the afternoon include original compositions for violin by Odysseus, spirituals and gospel songs by Rejoicing, storytelling by Dylan Pritchett and Yemimah, and an end-of-day drum circle led by master drummer Adam Canaday.

A 2 p.m. community conversation using “The Artist as Griot” as its theme will feature Barbara Hamm Lee, host of WHRV’s “Another View” radio program,

“After Angelo”will feature a variety of art, including the work of artist Jowarnise Caston.

(JAMESTOWN-YORKTOWN FOUNDATION)

and Steve Prince, distinguished artist in residence at William & Mary’s Muscarelle Museum of Art. The conversation will take place in the Robins Foundation Theater.

From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., African American artwork will be on display – some of which will be available for public purchase – and

space will be available for local organizations promoting and empowering the Black community to share their stories and literature or host special activities.

“After Angelo” is supported in part by the Williamsburg Area Arts Commission.

Permanent Gallery Exhibits, Films &

Education Programs Visitors to Jamestown Settlement can explore expansive permanent exhibition galleries that present one of the most varied collections of objects relating to the nation’s beginnings in 17th-century Virginia, including more than 500 objects representative of the Powhatan Indian, European and West Central African cultures that converged in 17th-century Virginia.

The introductory documentary film – “1607: A Nation Takes Root” – traces the evolution of the Virginia Company that sponsored the Jamestown colony, examines the relationship between the English colonists and the Powhatan Indians, and chronicles the arrival of the first recorded West Central Africans in 1619 – featuring scenes filmed in Angola.

Period artifacts, immersive films and interactive exhibits share historical accounts of the first recorded West Central Africans to Virginia in 1619, their homeland in Ndongo (Angola), life in the Virginia colony, development of the transatlantic slave trade and the evolution of a new African American culture.

As part of “After Angelo” on February 26, education carts will be available from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for visitors to further explore the culture and heritage of West Central Africans in 17th-century Virginia.

Fairfax High School Alumnae Nominated for Television Academy’s 41st College Television Awards From The Television Academy Foundation FAIRFAX, Va — Emily Dillard of Fairfax, Virginia, has been nominated for the prestigious Television Academy Foundation’s 41st College Television Awards. The College Television Awards recognizes and rewards excellence in student-produced programs from colleges and universities nationwide. Winners in the competition will be announced by television stars at the awards ceremony on March 26, 2022.

Dillard graduated from Fairfax High School and is a graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design in Georgia.

Dillard is a nominee, along with classmate Nicola Rinciari, in the Scripted Series category for producing and writing Our Side, which they created while attending Savannah College of Art and Design.

Our Side tells the story of Adillah, who emigrates to Italy from Ghana and obtains a job caring for an elderly Italian man named Mimmo. After a new immigration law passes in Italy, it nullifies her visa and driver’s license. Adillah must take a chance on being discovered by authorities when Mimmo has a heart attack, and she must take him to the hospital for treatment.

“Our Side was born as a reaction to an immigration law passed in Italy in 2019 that impeded the renewal of asylum seekTurn to Award, Page 3

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Norwegian Cruise Line’s Sunday Arrival Launches Norfolk’s Busiest Season From Nauticus NORFOLK, Va. — Nearly two years after the Covid-19 pandemic paused the global cruise industry, Nauticus will welcome its first major ship to Norfolk with Sunday’s arrival of the 1,000-foot-long Norwegian Getaway. The port-of-call is the first of 25 total visits this year from Norwegian Cruise Line, one of the world’s premiere

cruise lines sailing to nearly 400 destinations worldwide. Sailing at limited capacity due to its robust return-to-service health and safety protocols and normally able to accommodate nearly 4,000 passengers, Norwegian Getaway will carry 2,002 guests to experience the sites of Norfolk.

“After two years of overall cruise industry uncertainty, this first ship call is really significant,” said Nauticus executive direc-

tor, Stephen E. Kirkland. “It’s surreal to go from a relatively empty pier throughout 2020 and 2021 to our busiest season ever in 2022.”

Nauticus anticipates welcoming more than 150,000 total passengers and 62,000 crew members in 2022. On average, each cruise guest spends $125 while in port. The economic impact from Norwegian Cruise Line’s operations represents the largest

annual port-of-call commitment ever for Norfolk.

“Our Great Cruise Comeback not only celebrates the return of our vessels and resilience of our team members worldwide, but also underscores the revival of our destination partners,” said Norwegian Cruise Line President and Chief Executive Officer, Harry Sommer. “The kick-off of cruise season for the Port of Norfolk is another important milestone for the U.S. cruise industry and we’re honored that Norwegian Getaway will once again bring thousands of visitors to this historic destination.”

The newly-refurbished Norwegian Getaway will arrive at Nauticus on Sunday, February 20 at 11 a.m. and depart at 7 p.m.

ET. For images of Norwegian Getaway or the Brand’s other 16 award-winning vessels.

through education, research, and sustainable practices. It is located at 717 General Booth Boulevard, just south of Rudee Inlet in Virginia Beach. Visit www.VirginiaAquarium.com for more information.

The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, supports the work of the Virginia Aquarium. The Foundation procures and maintains the Aquari-

um’s exhibits, including the animals and habitats. It is also responsible for annual and capital fundraising, administration and funding for the Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response Program, conservation and scientific research efforts, and the Aquarium’s mission-related education programs.

You can be a part of our mission by making a tax-deductible donation to support our programming.

Recycle Old Electronics for Ecofriendly Disposal at the Virginia Aquarium

From The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center VIRGINIA BEACH, Va — Out with the old and in with the new as we embrace 2022!

It is a great time to recycle old electronics that have stacked up around the house or in storage over the years. The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is hosting its bi-annual E-cycling Event to recycle personally owned electronic waste, in partnership with Goodwill and the City of Virginia Beach Waste Management and Police departments. Stop by the Aquarium’s East Parking Lot on Saturday, March 12 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m.

There will be an opportunity to recycle three different types of personal products at the event: electronics, household hazardous wastes, and prescription drugs.

Goodwill and the Aquarium are spearheading general electronics recycling such as personal computers, cell phones, printers, fax machines, televisions (except for tubes/CRTs), and stereo equipment. The City of Virginia Beach’s Waste Management department will collect household hazardous wastes for proper disposal, such as batteries, automotive fluids, pool chemicals, fertilizers, and light bulbs, and the Virginia Beach Police Department will collect expired or unneeded prescription drugs.

Conducted by volunteers, the Virginia Aquarium has hosted 20 e-cycling events since 2009 that have collectively diverted more than 350 tons or 700,000 pounds of e-waste from the landfill. In 2011, the Aquarium’s e-cycling program won Most Innovative Green Project by Virginia Green.

The event is free to the public, but donations are appreciated and will go to the Aquarium’s Green Team and their efforts promoting sustainable practices. Only personal-use

(COURTESY PHOTO)

items will be collected at this time.

Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums. The Aquarium is also a member of World Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

The Virginia Aquarium’s mission is to inspire conservation of the marine environment

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Norwegian Cruise Line’s Sunday Arrival Launches Norfolk’s Busiest Season From Nauticus NORFOLK, Va. — Nearly two years after the Covid-19 pandemic paused the global cruise industry, Nauticus will welcome its first major ship to Norfolk with Sunday’s arrival of the 1,000-foot-long Norwegian Getaway. The port-of-call is the first of 25 total visits this year from Norwegian Cruise Line, one of the world’s premiere

cruise lines sailing to nearly 400 destinations worldwide. Sailing at limited capacity due to its robust return-to-service health and safety protocols and normally able to accommodate nearly 4,000 passengers, Norwegian Getaway will carry 2,002 guests to experience the sites of Norfolk.

“After two years of overall cruise industry uncertainty, this first ship call is really significant,” said Nauticus executive direc-

tor, Stephen E. Kirkland. “It’s surreal to go from a relatively empty pier throughout 2020 and 2021 to our busiest season ever in 2022.”

Nauticus anticipates welcoming more than 150,000 total passengers and 62,000 crew members in 2022. On average, each cruise guest spends $125 while in port. The economic impact from Norwegian Cruise Line’s operations represents the largest

annual port-of-call commitment ever for Norfolk.

“Our Great Cruise Comeback not only celebrates the return of our vessels and resilience of our team members worldwide, but also underscores the revival of our destination partners,” said Norwegian Cruise Line President and Chief Executive Officer, Harry Sommer. “The kick-off of cruise season for the Port of Norfolk is another important milestone for the U.S. cruise industry and we’re honored that Norwegian Getaway will once again bring thousands of visitors to this historic destination.”

The newly-refurbished Norwegian Getaway will arrive at Nauticus on Sunday, February 20 at 11 a.m. and depart at 7 p.m.

ET. For images of Norwegian Getaway or the Brand’s other 16 award-winning vessels.

through education, research, and sustainable practices. It is located at 717 General Booth Boulevard, just south of Rudee Inlet in Virginia Beach. Visit www.VirginiaAquarium.com for more information.

The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, supports the work of the Virginia Aquarium. The Foundation procures and maintains the Aquari-

um’s exhibits, including the animals and habitats. It is also responsible for annual and capital fundraising, administration and funding for the Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response Program, conservation and scientific research efforts, and the Aquarium’s mission-related education programs.

You can be a part of our mission by making a tax-deductible donation to support our programming.

Recycle Old Electronics for Ecofriendly Disposal at the Virginia Aquarium

From The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center VIRGINIA BEACH, Va — Out with the old and in with the new as we embrace 2022!

It is a great time to recycle old electronics that have stacked up around the house or in storage over the years. The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is hosting its bi-annual E-cycling Event to recycle personally owned electronic waste, in partnership with Goodwill and the City of Virginia Beach Waste Management and Police departments. Stop by the Aquarium’s East Parking Lot on Saturday, March 12 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m.

There will be an opportunity to recycle three different types of personal products at the event: electronics, household hazardous wastes, and prescription drugs.

Goodwill and the Aquarium are spearheading general electronics recycling such as personal computers, cell phones, printers, fax machines, televisions (except for tubes/CRTs), and stereo equipment. The City of Virginia Beach’s Waste Management department will collect household hazardous wastes for proper disposal, such as batteries, automotive fluids, pool chemicals, fertilizers, and light bulbs, and the Virginia Beach Police Department will collect expired or unneeded prescription drugs.

Conducted by volunteers, the Virginia Aquarium has hosted 20 e-cycling events since 2009 that have collectively diverted more than 350 tons or 700,000 pounds of e-waste from the landfill. In 2011, the Aquarium’s e-cycling program won Most Innovative Green Project by Virginia Green.

The event is free to the public, but donations are appreciated and will go to the Aquarium’s Green Team and their efforts promoting sustainable practices. Only personal-use

(COURTESY PHOTO)

items will be collected at this time.

Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums. The Aquarium is also a member of World Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

The Virginia Aquarium’s mission is to inspire conservation of the marine environment

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Food

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Sustainable Family Meals from Farm to Table

By Family Features Much time is often spent planning and preparing family meals, from choosing recipes to gathering ingredients and working in the kitchen. However, where that food actually comes from and how it’s made is an often-overlooked part of food preparation.

Next time you lay out a weekly menu that includes recipes like this Bone-In Prime Rib, keep sustainability in mind by considering the practices put in place by America’s farmers. For example, the corn industry’s evolution in sustainability along with its documented environmental, economic and social improvements over the last several decades points to farmers’ willingness to embrace change.

As the largest sector in American agriculture, corn farmers impact hundreds of thousands of jobs, infuse billions of dollars into the economy and care for critical resources while overseeing substantial improvements in production.

The family farm belonging to Nathan and Nicki Weathers in Yuma, Colorado, includes 3,000 acres of irrigated crops and 300 cows.

They harvest grain corn, which goes to a feedyard, dairy or an ethanol plant, and silage, which is sold to local feedyards.

According to Nathan, corn is the best feed available for his farm and makes his beef production more sustainable.

“They go hand in hand,” Nathan said. “To be able to drive the protein market and meet the demands of the future, we have to be sustainable in both. We need to have protein and be able to grow it and have a feed source for pork and poultry. Corn is an efficient and economic feed source for all our protein.”

Consider these ways the corn industry is continuing its efforts toward sustainable practices, according to the National Corn Growers Association’s Sustainability Report.

Soil Conservation Healthy soils are the foundation of agriculture production and why corn farmers are committed to leaving land in better shape than they found it. Adoptions in conservation tillage and other soil conservation strategies have contributed to a reduction in erosion.

Water Stewardship Farmers recognize the invaluable role

water plays in raising crops each year. They also know they must actively protect this resource for the benefit of their crops, their communities and the planet.

Ecosystem Resilience With approximately 90 million acres planted annually, corn is grown in a variety of ecosystems. Supporting the health of those ecosystems requires active attention from farmers, who respond by using integrated pest management techniques, establishing wildlife habitats on their lands and more.

Energy Efficiency Technology that enhances farmers’ productivity also help reduce the amount of energy and emissions required for corn production. Farmers provide a carbon reduction strategy through the production of ethanol and the support of the Renewable Fuel Standard, a program created by Congress intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and expand the nation’s renewable fuels sector while reducing reliance on imported oil.

Minimal Waste Due to corn’s versatility, from animal feed

to ethanol production and bioplastics, the components of each kernel find homes in a variety of uses, leaving little to go to waste.

Find more information at ColoradoCorn. com.

Bone-In Prime Rib Recipe courtesy of chef Jason K. Morse, C.E.C., 5280 Culinary, LLC, and Ace Hardware Grill Expert on behalf of the Colorado Corn Administrative Committee 1 bone-in prime rib roast (8 pounds) oil 5280 Culinary Rub-a-Dub seasoning, to taste 5280 Culinary Island Boys Coffee seasoning, to taste Remove roast from packaging and place on large sheet pan. Drain juices and warm at room temperature 20 minutes. Starting at tail on bone side of roast, cut bone along ribs, between meat and ribs, to back side, separating bones from meat.

Rub prime rib with light coat of oil.

Season on all sides and under bone with blend of seasonings. Return bones to bottom side and, using butcher twine, secure in 2-3 areas by tying bones to meat.

Wrap in plastic wrap or place in pan and refrigerate 12-16 hours.

Preheat smoker or grill to 200 F and load with preferred smoking wood chunks, if desired.

Place prime rib on grill rib side down, fat side up, allowing drippings to collect in drip tray. Increase heat to 350 F. Close lid and cook, uncovered, until desired doneness is reached.

cheese and salt well.

Split English muffins in half. Cut each muffin half into shamrock shape.

Spread cheese mixture over each muffin half.

Place three cucumbers on each “shamrock,”

one on each “leaf.” Use green pepper slice as stem. Place cilantro leaf on top of each sandwich.

Sprinkle sandwiches with lemon juice and add lemon slices, for garnish, if desired.

Make Your St. Patrick’s Day Spread Green with Envy

By Culinary.net

Freshen up your St. Patrick’s Day menu with easy, light sandwiches inspired by the traditional color of the festivities. These open-faced noshes can be perfect for lunch, snack time or even as an appetizer for get-togethers with friends and family.

Layered with a smooth cream cheese and mozzarella mixture then topped with crisp cucumber and a stem of green bell pepper, these St. Patrick’s Day Sandwiches are easy and cute, which makes them a fan favorite at nearly any green gathering. They’re also sprinkled with lemon juice to add a little acidity and create a nice, light bite.

Plus, this recipe is quick to make. When you’re in a rush to get everything on the table for the party, it’s easy to throw together and get on the platter in next to no time.

The sandwiches pop off the plate with their bright, seasonal garnishes. While sure to attract attention and have your loved ones asking “Where did you get this idea?” they’re also an easy way to sneak a few vegetables into your kids’ diets.

For more festive recipes and ideas at Culinary.net.

St. Patrick’s Day Sandwiches Yield: 8 sandwiches 8 ounces plain cream cheese spread, softened 1 cup finely shredded mozzarella cheese salt 4 English muffins 24 slices cucumber

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8 thin slices green pepper fresh cilantro leaves lemon juice lemon slices, for garnish (optional) In bowl, mix cream cheese spread, mozzarella

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Health

The Defense Health Agency celebrated Black History Month by hosting a panel discussion called,“success always leaves footprints.” The panelists shared stories of their cultural pride as black Americans and their perspectives on the lessons we can learn from studying black American history. (DEFENSE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE)

Success Leaves Footprints: DHA Observes Black History Month

By Paul Reynolds

Defense Health Agency

“There’s no point in doing something if you’re not going to help the greater good…

If you’re creating a path, those who follow are that much further along the path.”

This comment from Dr. Holly O’Reilly, program manager for the Defense Health Agency’s sexual assault / women’s behavioral health program management office, highlights the theme of the DHA’s recent Black History Month observance.

O’Reilly and Kelisa Wing, chief of diversity, equity, and inclusion at the Defense Education Activity joined the observance as members of a panel called “success always leaves footprints.”

They shared their perspective on how black American culture has strengthened our national culture.

Stories of Cultural Pride

The black American leader Booker T. Washington once said, “Success always leaves footprints.” He emphasizes how that the study of black American history provides lessons that support our nation’s continued growth.

“Black Americans saw the flaws of America and knew there was work to do,” O’Reilly stated as she shared her views on the significance of this observance. “They were committed to being part of the solution.”

“They saw a vision for America that did not exist, one of equality and justice.”

Wing reflected on studying the fullness of black American history, “It is all of our history, in its ugliness and its beauty. While we have a long way to go, we would be remiss not to honor the accomplishments of black individuals from our nation’s history.”

Honoring History’s Lessons What we now call Black History Month was first established by historian Carter G.

Woodson in 1926.

He wanted this observance to celebrate the achievements of black Americans as critical to the story of American history.

“Black history is American history,” Wing added. “We are all in this together.”

She highlighted the importance of establishing a culture that values diversity and inclusion, a value black Americans have fought for throughout history.

“This is a life-long journey of creating an environment of equity, diversity, and inclusion for everybody.”

O’Reilly added that the achievements of black Americans have inspired others.

“Other groups, such as LGBTQ Americans and Asian Americans are using the civil rights movement as a model for success.”

Leaving Our Own Footprints Army Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Ronald Place, DHA director added to the discussion, “We don’t plant trees to enjoy the fruit, we do that for

future generations.”

O’Reilly and Wing mentioned being inspired by the black Americans who overcame bitter suffering to establish a nation that would help everyone, including future generations.

Wing, remarked, “No matter what black Americans have experienced systemically, we have always found a way to find something inside of whatever we were going through to still be free.”

O’Reilly added, “It all boils down to the pursuit of a dream and persevering in the face of seemingly impossible odds.”

Before the event concluded, DHA senior enlisted leader affirmed, “As we invest more in the talent of our people, the future of how black Americans can impact our great nation is limitless.”

Black History Month invites us to honor the black Americans who have strengthened our national defense, health care system, and every other aspect of American culture.

It encourages us to keep working to establish a just, inclusive, and stronger American culture for generations to come.

As Wing urged attendees, “Leave your footprints, make new footprints….leave footprints of success for the future to see.”

How 3D-Printed Teeth and Other New Tech are Transforming Dental Care

By Claudia Sanchez-Bustamante MHS Communications

Dentistry and the tools to improve the dental field have come a long way from the days of George Washington, when he endured painful metal dentures made with horse and cow teeth.

Thanks to technology, the evolution of dentistry is improving patient care. One key milestone for the Department of Defense came in November 2020 when doctors conducted the first jaw reconstruction surgeryDOD website article: Marine Receives DOD’s First Jaw Reconstruction Using 3D-Printed Teeth using 3D-printed teeth.

Some major advances in dentistry include advances in imaging technology, such as 3D imaging, computer aided design and 3D printing, said Navy Lt. Cmdr. (Dr.) Daniel Hammer, a maxillofacial surgical oncologist and reconstructive surgeon at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD). Hammer took part in the first surgery implanting the 3D-printed teeth.

“We are able to obtain 3D imaging of the facial skeleton with increased accuracy and decreased radiation dose,” Hammer said.

They can use 3D images to plan reconstruction of the patient’s face with unprecedented accuracy, he added.

“These [digital] impressions are more accurate and do not require additional laboratory work,” said Hammer. “If a physical model is needed, we’re able to print the scan on our 3D printers.”

By leveraging computer-aided design, he said, doctors can now print or mill the final teeth or surgical guides at NMCSD. These types of advances in dental technologies have improved patient outcomes as well as treatment options and clinical scheduling, said Navy Cmdr. (Dr.) Mike Andersen, a maxillofacial prosthodontist at NMCSD. Doctors are now able to do far more in a single surgical procedure. “We’re able to

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jaden Murry had nearly all of his lower jaw removed because of a tumor. The procedure was the DOD’s first ever immediate jaw reconstruction surgery using 3D-printed teeth. ( Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jacob L. GREENBERG, NMCSD)

combine numerous surgical procedures that were once split up over years of treatment,” he said.

As a bonus, the advances make patients more willing to get treatment when needed, Andersen said.

He admits he’s still in awe of being able to immediately see the patient’s teeth on the machine in real time.

“The ability to immediately transfer that data to our imaging software to discuss and plan cases with our team is unbelievably more accurate, consistent, and predictable than traditional methods,” he added.

The imaging data can be used to create essential tools such as orthodontic retainers, night guards, milled or printed prototype teeth, or even final restorations, he said.

These technologies also help better explain procedures and treatment options to patients, said Hammer.

“With 3D planning and printing, I can better articulate to our patients what we plan to complete and achieve for each procedure,” he said. “They’re empowered to ask questions and have an easier time understanding the complexity of these procedures because they’re holding models and seeing images of their own procedure completed in a virtual world.”

The more the patient understands before the procedure, the better their post-operative experience is, he said.

The Psychological Impact “The preservation or rehabilitation of a patient’s [teeth condition] is critical to their overall health,” said Hammer.

“That includes their mental health.”

He explained, for example, that when he discusses the removal of a jaw tumor with his patients, most of them are very concerned about the possible removal

of their teeth.

Andersen added there’s a “tremendous psychosocial component to dental and oral health.”

“A significant proportion of patients with maxillofacial injuries suffer from anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorders,” he said.

He explained that many patients struggle daily with essential life functions such as swallowing, speaking, and chewing, but also with self-esteem and body image.”

“Whether our patients have cancer, trauma, or benign tumors, our goal is for patients to awaken from surgery with not only the pathology removed and a new craniofacial reconstruction, but to also have a full complement of implant-retained prosthetic teeth for immediate improvement of speech, swallowing, function, and overall quality of life.”

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