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MC3 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos Spectators watch as F/A-18 Hornet aircraft assigned to the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, perform aerial maneuvers during the 2012 Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show at Virginia Beach, Va., Sept. 15, 2012. The theme of the air show is ?Our Flag was Still There? which is part of the many signature events around the country commemorating the bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the writing of the national anthem ?The Star-Spangled Banner.

Navy announces cancellation of 2020 NAS Oceana Air Show due to COVID-19 concerns

By Brock Vergakis Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Public Affairs

VIRGINIA BEACH

The Navy today announced the cancellation of the 2020 Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Air Show originally scheduled for Sept. 19 - 20 due to public health risks associated with

COVID-19.

The NAS Oceana Air Show is the Navy’s premier aviation event in North America, drawing more than 250,000 spectators each year. The last time the air show was canceled was in 2013 due to budget shortfalls from sequestration.

Although there are no plans to re-

schedule the show, the Navy is considering showcasing the best of Naval Aviation to fans virtually.

“The air show brings aviation fans from all over the world each year,” said Capt. John Hewitt, Commanding Officer, NAS Oceana. “Unfortunately, the risks associated with large gatherings are too considerable to ensure absolute

safety for our guests. While we won’t have the traditional show this year, we hope to still provide a unique experience virtually for our fans and our entire Hampton Roads community.”

The air show is the Navy’s largest community outreach event in Hampton Roads. This year’s schedule included highly-anticipated performances by the Navy’s elite flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels.

The air show often serves as a homecoming for pilots in the Blue Angels who may have been stationed here earlier in their careers. NAS Oceana is the Navy’s East Coast Master Jet Base, home to F/A-18 Super Hornet squad❯❯

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Navy updates face covering rules: What you need to know

By MC1 Mark D. Faram Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

WASHINGTON

Since April 5, the Navy has required the wearing of cloth face coverings for all military, Navy civilian and contractors as well as family members while on DoD property, installations and facilities when maintaining proper social distancing between people isn’t possible.

Those rules, laid out in NAVADMIN message 100/20, remain in effect. Now, the Navy’s top uniformed personnel official, Vice Adm. John B. Nowell has

issued further guidance in NAVADMIN 194/20 on face coverings which can be worn in uniform and how to get them.

“Initial face covering guidance facilitated immediate wear and availability of face coverings as one of several COVID-19 protective measures,” Nowell wrote. “Procurement, design and wear guidance was less defined pending the availability of more durable and conservative designed government procured face coverings.”

This initial flexibility was by necessity, Nowell said, to quickly put personal protective equipment (PPE) in the hands of Sailors and provided unit

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U.S. Navy photo Mid-Atlantic Regional Materials Test Laboratory's (Code 134) lab director Lyndon Clark and Senior Chemist Dickson Aweanung prepare hydrogen peroxide spray.

3% hydrogen peroxide spray, 100% “ teamwork and care: Norfolk Naval Shipyard's newest solution to fight COVID-19

This guidance indicated that hydrogen peroxide at a minimum of 0.5 percent has the power to disinfect COVID-19 when sprayed on surfaces.”

By Hannah Bondoc Norfolk Naval Shipyard Public Affairs

PORTSMOUTH, VA.

In its ongoing fight against COVID-19, Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) has found a new way to protect its employees with a little common household chemical solution: three percent hydrogen peroxide. Typically found in bleaching agents and even naturally occurring in the human body, NNSY’s Reactor Engineering Division (Code 2310) and Nuclear Material Division (Code 2305) have used the diluted chemical combination to make a cleaning solvent that has less restrictions than the current disinfectant being used at the shipyard.

According to Code 2310’s Ventilation Support Branch (Code 2310.4) Engineer Cynthia Raines, the hydrogen peroxide initiative began when certain spaces in the shipyard needed better cleaning agents than the ones being used at the time: Strike-1-N and alcohol dampened cloths. “Although the two cleaning solutions being used at the time were effective, the Strike-1-N cleaning solution sometimes caused irritation to the upper respiratory tract upon inhalation,” Raines said, “and

alcohol dampened cloths posed a flammability hazard.”

With the goal to find something that effectively eliminated COVID-19 surface contamination without posing health and safety risks, Code 2310.4 looked in the Naval Sea Systems Command Fleet Advisory’s Guidance for Surface Ships Coronavirus Disinfectant Products and Procedures—and found their solution. Raines explained, “This guidance indicated that hydrogen peroxide at a minimum of 0.5 percent has the power to disinfect COVID-19 when sprayed on surfaces.” She added that the new disinfectant is more affordable, easier to obtain, and nonhazardous; it also will be powerful enough to kill COVID-19 contaminants on impact, provided that the three percent hydrogen peroxide remains on surfaces to be disinfected for a minimum of ten minutes, without wiping.

As simple as implementing a new cleaning agent might seem, the task did not come without obstacles. “The greatest challenges during this process were determining where three percent hydrogen peroxide was acceptable for use,” Raines said, “and who would perform the work necessary to implement it as a cleaning solution for areas

potentially exposed to COVID-19.”

Thankfully, her team’s devoted members were able to overcome this and implement it.

While the Mid-Atlantic Regional Materials Test Laboratory (Code 134) is in the process of diluting and bottling hydrogen peroxide for the new disinfectant, the only thing left in the codes’ endeavor to put it into action is the green light. “Once we receive the signoff, we will issue the change to our procedure and three percent hydrogen peroxide can be implemented for COVID-19 disinfection in work areas,” Raines said. “Additionally, the Nuclear Facility Maintenance Branch (Code 2380.5) is in the development stage for their procedure to implement three percent hydrogen peroxide as the primary disinfectant in their work facilities.”

Raines stated that the three percent hydrogen peroxide spray initiative would not have been possible without the help of multiple departments.

“Code 2310.4 led this initiative,” she said, “but between Nuclear Material Analysis Branch (Code 2305) Head Gerry Zaner obtaining hydrogen peroxide and spray bottles from suppliers; Job Readiness Cell (Code 530) lead and COVID-19 Personal Protective Equip-

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Cynthia Raines ment (PPE) Zone Manager Mark Ragsdale maintaining bottles of three percent hydrogen peroxide for general shipyard use; Occupational Safety, Health, Environmental (Code 106) providing safety background knowledge; and Nuclear Engineering and Planning Department’s (Code 2300) Department Director Curt Hart, Division Head Mike Kwiatkowski, and Ventilation Support Rob Harrington who propelled the process forward, this was a true product of team effort!”

In working to put the spray into effect, the opportunity to demonstrate the C.O.R.E. value of Care and protect others from the virus was not lost on the team. “We have this virus going around and it is tough because you may not even know if you have it for a two-week period of time,” Raines said.

“That’s why it is important that we have this disinfectant spray because not only is it cheap, safe, and easy to obtain, but also it enables us to effectively prevent the spread of COVID-19.” A product of care and teamwork, the new peroxide spray will help keep the virus away and allow employees to stay safe at NNSY!

Sailor saves lives on land - story retraction From USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Public Affairs NORFOLK

On July 9, The Flagship printed a story about Machinist Mate 2nd Class Nathaniel Atkins’ actions during a residential fire in Portsmouth, Virginia on June 24. Since originally running this story, the Navy has learned that the initial facts as reported are in question. USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is conducting an investigation into Petty Officer Nathaniel Atkins’ role in a Portsmouth fire on June 24, and his subsequent statements given in a press interview and with ship representatives.

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U.S. Navy photo USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) arrived at Norfolk Naval Shipyard July 7 for an Extended Carrier Incremental Availability.

NNSY welcomes USS Harry S. Truman for Extended Carrier Incremental Availability

By Michael Brayshaw Norfolk Naval Shipyard Public Affairs

PORTSMOUTH, VA.

USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) arrived at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) July 7 for an Extended Carrier Incremental Availability.

Coming off a seven-month deployment, Truman now joins USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) as the second carrier on the NNSY waterfront. If the Bush’s Drydocking Planned Incremental Availability is a marathon involving extensive maintenance, then Truman’s availability is more of a sprint, requiring approximately 208,000 workdays of maintenance and expected to complete in a matter of months.

For the first time at NNSY, two carriers will share a single pier. The Bush will undock later this summer to complete the last leg of its availability.

The Truman project team has positioned itself for success in several ways, including getting an early start at Naval Station Norfolk for several weeks prior to the carrier’s arrival at NNSY, offloading the air wing, moving trailers onboard, performing shipchecks and making access cuts.

The Truman project team, and NNSY as a whole, have worked through resource issues in recent months due to the novel coronavirus

(COVID-19) pandemic. While a project team often looks to similar past availabilities to glean lessons learned, for Truman “we are actually developing lessons learned from a situation that has never been seen before,” according to Deputy Project Superintendent Lt. Nic Twisselman. “The project team has been extremely flexible and resilient. We have seen numerous changes over a very short period of time and everyone has worked diligently and steadfast to ensure that NNSY supports Truman and the Fleet, especially taking into account that Truman just returned from a deployment of seven months.”

The Truman project team will benefit from a Surge Maintenance (SurgeMain) mobilization effort across all four of the nation’s public shipyards.

NNSY is welcoming approximately 140 reserve Sailors this month to eventually culminate in more than 480 reservists supporting work on a variety of NNSY projects through September 2021. Established in 2005, SurgeMain has 2,200 enlisted Reserve Sailors and 240 Reserve officers across 75 units, created to augment the Navy’s organic civilian shipyard workforce in times of need. Capt. Michael P. MacLellan, SurgeMain’s national director, said the 480-plus Sailors that will support NNSY have the knowledge and skills

to hit the deckplates ready to turn wrenches to deliver critical assets like Truman back to the Fleet. “Our Sailors are electricians, pipefitters, sheet metal workers, plumbers, hydraulic technicians, mechanics, machinists, carpenters, welders and more,” he said.

“Many of our people have prior experience at the shipyard where they’re being sent, right down to the specific shop where they will be working alongside the shipyard’s organic civilian workforce.”

Last month, NNSY returned to full operations welcoming back all members of its civilian workforce who were on Weather and Safety (Administrative) Leave due to COVID-19 concerns. In addition to vital work on Truman, NNSY has a number of other critical deliverables on the horizon, including completion of USS Wyoming’s (SSBN 742) Engineered Refueling Overhaul, and undocking both Bush and USS San Francisco (SSN 711), with the latter undergoing conversion into a Moored Training Ship to train the next generations of fleet operators.

In response to COVID-19 concerns, NNSY has safeguarded employee safety and health through enhanced screening at exterior gates to include temperature checks, regular disinfecting of common and high-touch areas, estab-

“

Many of our people have prior experience at the shipyard where they’re being sent, right down to the specific shop where they will be working alongside the shipyard’s organic civilian workforce.”

Capt. Michael P. MacLellan lishment of handwashing and hand sanitizer stations, practicing physical distancing and mandatory wearing of face coverings. Given the Truman was in a mobile COVID-free bubble at sea, Twisselman said, “We have brought our lessons learned and the practices we have been adhering to here at NNSY to the crew of the Truman that was out at sea and only recently were fully indoctrinated into the COVID way of life.”

“It was just a few weeks ago that the ship made history performing exercises with USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), marking the first time a Ford-class and Nimitz-class carrier were together at sea,” said Shipyard Commander, Captain Kai Torkelson. “Now that the Truman is out of its bubble at sea, we welcome them into the bubble of America’s Shipyard, where we all stand united in minimizing the spread while maximizing the mission working these next several months providing superior quality and reliable delivery!”

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U.S. Navy photo Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Vice Admiral Bill Galinis visited Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) June 30 to see firsthand how America's Shipyard supports the NAVSEA mission of delivering ships and submarines back to the Fleet. Galinis' visit included walkthroughs and discussions of ongoing work in NNSY's Mechanical, Piping, Structural and Special Emphasis Shops.

NAVSEA's new commander “ visits Norfolk Naval Shipyard

Do not underestimate how important that is--and you are--to our Navy and our country.”

By Michael Brayshaw Norfolk Naval Shipyard Public Affairs

PORTSMOUTH, VA.

Just days after taking the helm of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Vice Admiral Bill Galinis visited Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) June 30 to see firsthand how America’s Shipyard supports the NAVSEA mission of delivering ships and submarines back to the Fleet.

Galinis met with senior shipyard leaders to discuss his command priorities before visiting the waterfront to learn more about how NNSY delivers warfighting capability for the Navy and nation.

Beyond a focus of ensuring combat power via on-time delivery of ships, submarines, and systems, Galinis said he is prioritizing digital capabilities, expanding leadership opportunities for all NAVSEA personnel, and establishing a culture of excellence based on integrity, trust, toughness and competence.

“Delivering ships, submarines, and systems on time is our number one priority, and this team in particular

plays into that every day,” he said. “Do not underestimate how important that is--and you are--to our Navy and our country.”

As part of showing integrity and building trust, Galinis challenged NNSY leaders to develop their teams and improve diversity of thought by providing leadership opportunities for all, including personnel early in their careers. “Those folks are out there. We have to find them, develop them and bring them forward,” he said.

Addressing how inclusion relates to many of the protests and discussions being held nationwide in recent weeks, Galinis pointed out, “We’re having a conversation that’s long overdue about equality for all. It’s very important for our workforce that we continue those conversations. I don’t care what your skin color is, what your gender is, or what your age is, we’re looking for the best people to build our team. We need a level playing field so everybody can compete and win.”

Galinis’ visit included walkthroughs and discussions of ongoing work in NNSY’s Mechanical, Piping, Structural

and Special Emphasis Shops. The shops are currently supporting work on a variety of projects including USS George H.W. Bush’s (CVN 77) Drydocking Planned Incremental Availability (DPIA), USS Wyoming’s (SSBN 742) Engineered Refueling Overhaul, and USS San Francisco (SSN 711), undergoing conversion into a Moored Training Ship for training the next generations of Fleet operators.

During his tour Galinis discussed NAVSEA’s Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP), a 20-year, $21 billion program dedicated to completely refurbishing the nation’s four public shipyards by modernizing equipment, improving workflow and upgrading dry docks and facilities. As part of SIOP, NNSY’s Dry Dock 4 is currently undergoing a $165 million renovation spanning nearly three years.

“There is an alignment in the Navy right now that we need to reinvest in the public shipyards,” Galinis said. In addition to the larger SIOP projects, he added there will also be a focus on improving the “day-to-day infrastructure” of the shipyards.

Vice Admiral Bill Galinis

As the leader of the Navy’s largest systems command, Galinis oversees a global workforce of more than 83,000 military and civilian personnel responsible for the research, development, delivery and maintenance of the Navy’s ships, submarines and combat and weapons systems. Already familiar with the Hampton Roads Navy community, Galinis previously served as commanding officer of Norfolk Ship Support Activity (NSSA).

“This visit provided an excellent opportunity to show Vice Admiral Galinis how we are executing our and NAVSEA’s top priorities—achieving excellence in repair and modernization of ships and submarines, with superior quality and reliable delivery,” said Shipyard Commander Captain Kai Torkelson. “Additionally, we align completely to building a stronger team by leveling the playing field through developing the talent within every one of us, regardless of any identifier such as race, gender or age, then we will achieve win after win in all areas, for our people and our nation.”

NMCP's meal service gets “ innovative

By MCSN Ariana Torman Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Public Affairs

PORTSMOUTH, VA.

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth’s (NMCP) Nutrition Management Department, also known as the galley, is implementing an innovative system for heating, chilling and distributing meals to patients beginning July 6. NMCP’s new heat and chill carts will be used to ensure that patient meals are highquality and consistent.

The leadership of NMCP’s nutrition management department found that with these improved carts they could better maintain the temperature of the hot and cold meals being served to patients.

“The previous carts that we used were outdated and this is a way for us to improve our operations,” said Culinary Specialist 1st Class Whitney Arce, the team lead for NMCP’s meal service innovation project.

Before the system could be implemented, though, the galley crew and diet clerks had to train and adapt to this new way of delivering meals.”

They conducted several operational trainings, using mock patients, and tested the process to make sure that proper temperatures were maintained when delivering meals.

“With these new carts, hot and cold foods are kept in separate sections,” said Lt. Sara Steenburn, assistant department head of NMCP’s Nutrition Management Department. “Before loading in the trays, the cart must be plugged in and go through a preheat cycle in preparation to transport meals.”

The hot side reaches approximately 248 degrees Fahrenheit and the cold side is chilled to approximately 33 degrees Fahrenheit.

“This is done in advance so that once trays are loaded onto the cart, the proper temperature is maintained from that point until the food reaches the patient,” said Steenburn.

After loading the trays, the cart goes through a boost cycle that ensures proper food temperatures are maintained during transportation. Once the cart reaches its destination, the hot side will remain heated for 1-5 minutes after opening the doors. The meal trays will be slightly warm to the touch but will be cool upon delivery to patients.

Steenburn says that she and her team in the nutrition management department identified this innovation and are excited to be improving NMCP’s in-patient meal service process from a safety and quality standpoint.

“We always have the health and safety of our patients at the forefront,” said Steenburn. “Many of

Many of our patients have compromised immune systems so we want to make sure that we are upholding the highest standards of food safety and patient satisfaction.”

Lt. Sara Steenburn

our patients have compromised immune systems so we want to make sure that we are upholding the highest standards of food safety and patient satisfaction.”

The July 6th implementation of this new system was limited and was one of several scheduled test runs of the carts. Once the trials have been successfully completed, the carts will be used for in-patient meal distribution throughout the hospital.

As the U.S. Navy’s oldest, continuously-operating military hospital since 1830, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth proudly serves past and present military members and their families. The nationally-acclaimed, state-of-the-art medical center, along with the area’s 10 branch health and TRICARE Prime Clinics, provide care for the Hampton Roads area. The medical center also supports premier research and teaching programs designed to prepare new doctors, nurses and hospital corpsman for future roles in healing and wellness.

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MC1 Jaima Fogg/ F/A-18E Super Hornets assigned to the Tomcatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 return to Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana in Virginia Beach, Va., July 7, following a six-month deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71).

Oceana F/A-18 squadrons return from historic deployment From Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic Public Affairs

VIRGINIA BEACH

Two F/A-18E “Super Hornet” squadrons with a total of 20 aviators returned to their home base at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana in Virginia Beach, Va., July 7, following their six-month deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71).

The two F/A-18E squadrons, Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 and VFA-87 embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt. More than 5,000 Sailors from Theodore Roosevelt Strike Group and embarked CVW 11 deployed Jan. 17 to conduct operations in the Indo-Pacific and maintain security and stability in the region.

VFA-31 and VFA-87 departed NAS Oceana in July 2019 and flew to San Diego to join CVW 11 aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt.

VFA-31 Commanding Officer Cmdr.

Damon Loveless praised the accomplishments of his team. During the deployment VFA-31 logged more than 1,600 flight hours and completed I,047 sorties for an overall sortie completion rate of 98.2 percent.

“I was impressed by the resiliency shown in each Felix Sailor and the incredible support from the entire DoN enterprise that responded. We were extremely proud to get back to sea and operational, to continue to support 7th Fleet tasking,” said Loveless. “Each and every Tomcatter continuously demonstrated their pride, professionalism, and dedication throughout the entire deployment. I am both proud and honored to have the opportunity to lead such an outstanding group of young men and women.”

While deployed to the Indo Pacific region, CVW-1 aircraft and the U.S. Marine Corps participated in the first evolution of Expeditionary Strike Force operations in the Philippine Sea, conducted a multitude of joint, high-end warfighting exer-

cises with USS America (LHA 6), and their expeditionary strike groups. Additionally, after the Strike Group departed Guam, CVW-1 aircraft participated in two more ESF evolutions with the USS America Expeditionary Strike Force in the South China Sea. Following the port visit to Vietnam, USS Theodore Roosevelt arrived in Guam for nearly two months respond to a Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak ultimately returning to sea on May 21.

The ship and embarked air wing returned to mission in U.S. 7th Fleet and participated in dual carrier operations with the USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Carrier Strike Group. Both strike groups conducted a multitude of operations including air defense drills, sea surveillance, replenishments at sea, defensive air combat training, long-range strikes, coordinated maneuvers and other events.

VFA-87 Commanding Officer Cmdr.

Jason Dalby reflected on the diligence and hard work of the crew while deployed aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt.

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I was impressed by the resiliency shown in each Felix Sailor and the incredible support from the entire DoN enterprise that responded.

We were extremely proud to get back to sea and operational, to continue to support 7th Fleet tasking,” Cmdr. Damon Loveless “VFA-87 and CVW-11 conducted an unprecedented Field Carrier Landing Practice detachment at Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, in the middle of deployment to recertify our pilots for Carrier Qualification after two months out of the cockpit while in quarantine on Guam. To my knowledge, this monumental challenge has never been achieved before in the history of Naval Aviation,” said Dalby.

IWTC Virginia Beach civilian molds IS Sailors From Information Warfare Training Command Virginia Beach Public Affairs

VIRGINIA BEACH

Tori Leezer, currently serving as a Navy civilian, leads the way in molding Navy information warfare Sailors as an Intelligence Specialist (IS) “A” School instructor at Information Warfare Training Command (IWTC) Virginia Beach.

Leezer, a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, graduated from Navy boot camp in 1994. She originally entered the Navy as an undesignated Seaman and later graduated from IS “A” School. Her operational Navy duty stations include USS Grapple (ARS 53); United States Strategic Command; USS Enterprise (CVN 65) and Navy Marine Corps Intelligence Training Command (NMITC). After leaving the service as an intelligence specialist 1st class, she served for a short term as the military relations coordinator at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh.

Since her return to the Navy as a civilian in 2009, Leezer has worked at IWTC Virginia Beach. Her specific duties while here include serving as the Operational Intelligence Analyst “C” School lead civilian instructor. During the past 11 years, she has been instrumental in the implementation of multiple curriculum updates and the coordination of implementing key updates to support the Sailor 2025 initiative within the IWTC Virginia Beach Intelligence “A” and “C” Schools.

Following the development of various IS course pilots, Leezer transferred to Intelligence Specialist “A” School to provide instruction and continuity within the course. She has focused her instruction predominantly on the final weeks of the course, where students are placed in an intense classroom environment during the final exercise, or FINEX,

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scenario. Utilizing her expertise in current operations intelligence, she reconstructed the FINEX scenario to include more current adversary technology, tactics, techniques and procedures. The new scenario provides the students a better opportunity to develop actual analysis based on current threats faced by our U.S. blue forces during recent deployments.

“Being in the position to personally train and mentor the intelligence professionals on the current threats we are facing is phenomenal,” shared Leezer.

“There is no greater reward than knowing that the fleet is getting the brightest and best trained intelligence analysts.”

IWTC Virginia Beach, located in Dam Neck Annex, currently offers 65 courses of instruction in information technology, cryptology, and intelligence

with an instructor and support staff of 280 military, civilian and contractors who train over 6,500 students every year. It is one of four schoolhouses for the Center for Information Warfare Training (CIWT) and oversees learning sites at Jacksonville and Mayport, Florida; Kings Bay, Georgia; and Groton, Connecticut to continue aligning IW community training.

With four schoolhouse commands, two detachments, and training sites throughout the United States and Japan, CIWT trains over 20,000 students every year, delivering trained information warfare professionals to the Navy and joint services. CIWT also offers more than 200 courses for cryptologic technicians, intelligence specialists, information systems technicians, electronics technicians and officers in the information warfare community.

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MC3 Brett Walker/ Boatswain's Mate Seaman Riva Redding, from Norfolk, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) security department, is sprayed with oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray during a security reaction force basic training course in Norfolk, July 2, 2020. The participants of the course take off their masks to help them breathe and to not get the OC spray on their mask.

Ford Sailors feel the heat during security training

By MC3 Brett Walker USS Gerald R. Ford Public Affairs

NORFOLK

Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) In-Port Security Force (ISF) training, participated in a security reaction force oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray course in Norfolk, July 2.

The OC spray course is a required part of the ISF training to get qualified to be a part of Ford’s first line of defense.

“This final practical helps the Sailors understand what it feels like to be

OC sprayed,” said Lt. j.g. Mark Greer, Ford’s assistant security officer. “They need to understand so if they ever get cross-contaminated or sprayed by OC, then they will still have the ability to fight through the situation.”

Sailors who participate in the OC course need to be motivated and confident in order to pass. It is no simple trial to overcome the pain, so only the most qualified pass the course and become part of ISF. “I think this course is going to be fun,” said Airman Tyler Owenby, from Kingsport, Tennessee, assigned to Ford’s ISF. “It is hot outside today, but

I think we can overcome the heat and the spray and just have a fun time overall.”

Ford periodically has ISF courses throughout the year, but this one was slightly different. Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the OC spray course had to be slightly altered to incorporate appropriate mitigation protocols.

“The hardest part we had to overcome was the fact that this is a closecontact course,” said Greer. “We have to maintain all the [DoD safety] regulations with COVID-19 and we did our best to maintain social distancing for

the course.”

Sailors who go through ISF training are selected from all 20 departments on Ford. After departments send in their selections, personnel who meet the minimum requirements are selected for the course, go through the training, and eventually stand security watch while the ship is in port.

“I believe it’s important to go through all of this,” said Owenby. “It’s important to know how it feels to be OC sprayed so that we know what the person we spray is going through. We don’t want to overdo subduing anyone and since we know how it feels we will know what point we need to go to in order to subdue someone.”

The OC course may be known as an unpleasant one, but Sailors come out stronger in the end and more prepared to fight to keep the ship safe.

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Navy updates face covering rules: What you need to know Continued from A1 bility,” allowing them to “rapidly field face coverings to their personnel.”

Since design type and configuration have been narrowed for wear with the uniform, here’s what you need to know about what can be worn and how to get them.

When worn in a Navy uniform, face coverings must still meet the standards set by the Centers for Disease Control

Navy announces cancellation of 2020 NAS Oceana Air Show due to COVID-19 concerns Continued from A1 rons.

The Blue Angels’ commanding officer, Cmdr. Brian C. Kesselring, trained to be an F/A-18C Hornet pilot at Oceana after he was designated a naval

and Prevention and can be purchased by individuals or issued by commands.

Functionally, they must be made of at least two layers of cloth fabric and fit snugly and comfortably, covering the chin and extending over the bridge of the nose. They must not interfere with wearing eyeglasses or cause them to fog. Single-layer face covering already available through Defense Logistics Agency and Navy Exchange Service Command are acceptable and meet standards.

Fastening devices must be neutral in color and made of elastic, cord, string and loop. They must tie around the back of the ears or back of the head.

It’s ok to use face coverings with barrel

lock devices but only in areas where safety and Foreign Object Debris restrictions aren’t an issue.

Face coverings worn in uniform must overall be conservative in appearance, non-offensive and exhibit nothing that will bring discredit upon the wearer or the Navy.

Only face coverings made of plain neutral colors -- specifically black, brown, tan, white, grey, green, blue can be worn. No lettering/wording, logos, symbols, prints or patterns are authorized.

The only exception is the option to wear coverings with camouflage patterns that match the Navy’s existing camouflage pattern uniforms.

Commands have the option of buying face coverings through Defense Logistics Agency or through open purchase if those available through the supply system “do not meet mission requirements,” Nowell wrote. Purchase through the Navy Exchange is also available.

For further details, see NAVADMIN 194/20 which contains stock numbers for face coverings in all seven authorized colors. In addition, the message contains contact information for both uniform and supply points of contact in this issue.

The latest DoD policies can be found at: https://www.defense.gov/explore/ spotlight/coronavirus.

aviator in 2003. His first fleet assignment was also at Oceana as a member of the “Gunslingers” of VFA-105, where he flew the F/A-18C and F/ A-18E and completed two combat deployments aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

The Blue Angels have not announced their performance schedule for 2021.

The NAS Oceana Air Show originated in 1953 and has been held nearly every year since 1962. It has received an unprecedented four Dick Schram Memorial Community Relations

Awards from the International Council of Air Shows and the Military Child Education Coalition Pete Taylor Partnership of Excellence Award.

More than 8,000 students attended the 2019 NAS Oceana Air Show, breaking the Guinness World Record for the largest field trip. More than 5,600 fifth grade students from Virginia Beach, 1,500 fifth grade students from Chesapeake, Virginia, and students from other areas were welcome a day before the air show opened last year to the public to attend the show’s annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Lab

Learning Day. “The health and safety of people who live, work and play in Virginia Beach remains our top priority,” said Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer.

“The annual air show draws thousands of spectators to our great city each year, so it will be greatly missed. We eagerly look for its return next year as we continue to do our part to minimize the spread of COVID-19.”

Future air show updates will be posted on the NAS Oceana Air Show website at http://oceanaairshow.com and Facebook page at https:// www.facebook.com/OceanaAirShow.

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Military medicine joining forces to fight COVID-19 The efforts of Navy Medicine’s research and development enterprise to support everything from outbreak response to laboratory detection and warships

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MC2 Jessica Paulauskas The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) returns to San Diego, July 9, 2020. Theodore Roosevelt returned to Naval Air Station North Island after a six-month deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S.7th Fleet area of operations.

Theodore Roosevelt returns from deployment From Commander, U.S. Third Fleet Public Affairs

SAN DIEGO

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) returned to San Diego July 9, marking the end of their deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

More than 6,000 Sailors from Theodore Roosevelt Strike Group and em-

barked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 deployed Jan. 17 to conduct operations in the Indo-Pacific and maintain security and stability in the region.

“I am incredibly proud of the Theodore Roosevelt Strike Group and all they’ve accomplished over the deployment,” said Rear Adm. Doug Verissimo, commander Carrier Strike Group 9. “They operated in a variety of complex environments ranging from how to respond to an inter-

national pandemic to operating safely throughout the Indo-Pacific, including the South China Sea.” Theodore Roosevelt sailed over 31,835 nautical miles, deploying dynamically to support dual-carrier operations, expeditionary strike force operations, air defense exercises, and joint-service interoperability exercises.

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Senior Enlisted Academy updates curriculum, requirements

By MC2 Derien C. Luce NEWPORT, R.I.

Key changes are coming to the format and enrollment requirements of the U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Academy (SEA), as detailed in Naval Administrative Message (NAVADMIN) 191/20 released July 6.

Beginning in Fiscal Year 2021, the distance-learning portion of SEA will be three weeks in length and students will no longer need to complete the Primary Professional Military Education (PPME) or Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education (SEJPME) I and II. Additionally, the SEA will begin a stepped-approach to increase annual student throughput from

U.S. Navy photo The U.S. Naval War College holds a graduation ceremony, March 13. The Senior Enlisted Academy (SEA) graduated 135 students from Class 230. The curriculum is a twelve-week blended course of instruction comprised of nine weeks of distance learning and three weeks of in-residence instruction. The mission of the United States Navy SEA is to strengthen senior enlisted commitment to professional excellence and mission accomplishment through education.

1,296 to 1,782 senior enlisted leaders.

“The process for implementing these changes will be seamless to the Fleet, other than senior enlisted leaders having a better opportunity to attend,” said Command Master Chief Jason Avin, SEA director. “The online portion will be shorter, redundancy will be removed, and the three week in-residence portion will remain the cornerstone of

the educational and networking experience.”

“Streamlining distance learning and eliminating pre-requisites were necessary steps in removing barriers for attendance,” said Avin. “Keeping in line with the Navy’s culture of excellence, we also used the opportunity to conduct a thorough review of curriculum to ensure the SEA continues to provide

students with the most relevant and up-to-date tools the fleet needs for senior enlisted leaders to be successful.”

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Northern thoughts on southern exposure

By Lisa Smith Molinari

Because I wholeheartedly believe the old adage that says, “Tan fat is better than pale fat,” I’ve been spending more time in the sun this summer. My waistline plumped considerably during quarantine, and I’ve found that lounging in a bathing suit in my back yard is infinitely more enjoyable than diet and exercise.

Despite my nice tan, I’ve always been somewhat uneasy exposing my body parts during summer, so I hide myself away where my neighbors can’t see.

Born and raised in snowy Western Pennsylvania, I’m most comfortable packed securely into jeans and a turtleneck. Add boots, a wool sweater, mittens, hat, scarf, and a hooded parka, and I feel downright sexy. All those layers of fabric not only cover varicose veins and stretch marks, but they also magically smooth away any flubby bits so I can live in oblivious denial of my body’s imperfections.

However, I married a Navy man whose career eventually took us to warmer climates. We

lived in the south for thirteen of Francis’ twenty-eight years on active duty. Although most of that time was spent in the Norfolk area, I found our years in Florida to be the most challenging to my modest sensibilities.

When we transferred there from Stuttgart, Germany, I was mentally unprepared to live in the South, where unseasonably warm weather required me to show more skin than I ever had before.

Having arrived in July, I learned quickly that in Florida, one can’t be covered in all those imperfection-hiding layers unless one is in the market for a serious case of heat stroke. To the contrary, the people of that sun-washed sub-tropical peninsula relish the hot climate and use it as the ultimate excuse to expose themselves in every skimpy garment imaginable. At the beaches, in the malls, and as I regrettably learned one Christmas while in Tampa, at the amusement parks while wearing bathing suits and eating smoked turkey legs.

For two years, I tried my best to adapt to Florida’s relaxed

couture standards, but it wasn’t easy, especially when surrounded by all that flesh-expanding Southern food. It was difficult for me to put on spaghetti straps when I’d eaten so much spaghetti in my life. I found it tough to pull off a maxi dress while approaching my maximum weight. It was downright impossible to wear shorts at Epcot when my thighs were at epic proportions.

All the while, I witnessed aging snowbirds migrating from northern states to that bastion of retirement bliss, wearing their wrap-around sunglasses and driving too close to the steering wheels of their Chryslers. They couldn’t wait to peel off their gabardine stretch slacks, kick off their orthopedic shoes, and bare their potbellied ponches, flapping lunch-lady arms and gnarled toes to the world in sequined sandals, garish muumuus, and tropical shirts.

And what about the thongs, er, I mean throngs of locals born and raised in the South, who think nothing of bellying up to a bounty of fatback bacon,

buttermilk biscuits, barbecue and bourbon balls while bubbling out of their booty shorts?

While living in the South for thirteen years, I was consistently impressed with their endless repertoire of skin-cooling strategies and mastery of deepfrying techniques. But more importantly, I envied their ability to abandon stuffy notions of modesty and restraint in favor of simply enjoying oneself.

During our years in Florida, I often wondered, “Will I ever learn to let it all hang out?”

Our last two tours of duty were back in the North, and we finally settled here in New England. Here, where there are two main seasons — winter and July — I can safely avoid exposing my body parts for most of the year.

I’ve learned that the key to enjoying oneself while scantily clad is to be a Southerner. Or, to be so old, you just don’t give a damn. This summer, I’ve had no problems swilling sweet tea and slathering pork products in barbecue sauce like they do in the South. But considering my Northern heritage, it’ll be quite a few more years before I’ll be comfortable showing my armpit flub to my neighbors while tanning in the back yard. www.themeatandpotatoesoflife.com

The Military Spouses Residency Relief Act From Military OneSource

Moving from place to place requires a lot of effort and changes. Two laws make it easier for military spouses regarding their residency, voting and state taxes.

In 2009, the Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act was amended by the Military Spouse Residency Relief Act. It allows military spouses to maintain legal residence in the state where they lived before a permanent change of station move with their active-duty service member. A second amendment to the SCRA provides additional protections and benefits to military spouses. This is called the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018.

Maintaining your legal residence under MSRRA Every person has a state of legal residence.

For most civilians, their state of legal residence is the place where they live. But service members and their families move frequently.

The SCRA allows active-duty military members to maintain their legal residence in the place they consider home.

The Military Spouses Residency Relief Act allows military spouses to declare the same state of legal residency as their spouse. The Veterans Benefits and Transition Act allows that choice to be made regardless of when they were married. The following conditions must be met to qualify under the MSRRA: The service member is stationed under military orders in a state that is not his/her resident state.

The spouse is in that state solely to live with the service member.

Both the service member and spouse have the same resident state.

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When those conditions are met, the spouse’s income will be taxed only in the state of legal residency.

Using your spouse’s state of legal residence Spouses may vote and pay taxes in their active-duty spouse’s state of legal residence, according to the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018.

Income covered by MSRRA A military spouse’s income is subject to tax laws in the state of legal residence. Only an active-duty service member’s military income is covered under SCRA. Any other income is taxable by the state in which it is earned.

Military spouses and service members may be required to file and pay state income taxes on other income in the state where it is earned.

This includes income from rental property.

Service members and spouses who own businesses should check with their legal and tax professionals. They can help determine if and how MSRRA and SCRA apply to their

specific situations.

What MSRRA does not do MSRRA does not permit military spouses to maintain a legal residence in a state different than their active-duty service members. State laws, however, may be more generous than the federal MSRRA. Military spouses must fulfill their state’s residency requirements. That almost always includes having a physical presence in that state.

Sometimes a military spouse will live in a different state than the active-duty service member. In these cases, the MSRRA generally does not apply.

Access free legal assistance on your installation or call Military OneSource at 800-3429647. You may also connect via Live Chat 24/7/365. Military OneSource can help with other questions about MSRRA, SCRA, or other residence, tax or voting issues. CONUS/ International? Click here for calling options.

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MC3 Andrea Rumple Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) prepare to port in Varna, Bulgaria, Feb. 27, 2020. Ross, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its ninth patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

USS Ross completes availability early at Repair Maintenance Center Detachment Rota From Team Ships Public Affairs ROTA, SPAIN

On July 1, Forward Deployed Regional Maintenance Center (FDRMC) detachment Rota completed the USS Ross (DDG 71) Surface Incremental Availability (SIA) two days early, ensuring the ship’s readiness for continued operational tasking.

Ross serves as one of the Navy’s four forward deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers homeported in Rota, Spain that support NATO’s regional security and ballistic missile defense efforts through regular patrols, exercises and port visits in the Mediterranean.

An SIA provides maintenance support and is part of the planned maintenance cycle that keeps Navy ships ready and responsive, reflecting Naval Sea Systems Command’s commitment to returning ships to the fleet on-time.

Although the availability was initially delayed due to enhanced protective measures associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the FDRMC team and industry partners, developed a plan to lessen infection risk and safely execute the availability. Critical path work was completed ahead of schedule, including significant preservation efforts of the gas turbine generator fan room and Vertical Launch System.

“The success of this availability was a team effort,” said Chris Musgrove, USS

Ross (DDG 71) project manager. “All stakeholders were committed to not only completing the work, but also doing so while putting safety at the forefront.”

One of FDRMC’s key missions is to return readiness to the Fleet Commanders for tasking in a challenging and contested environment.

“The fact that the FDRMC team, Ross crew, Destroyer Squadron 60, and our industry partners can complete a complex SIA early, under COVID-19 restrictions, is a testament of the innovative approach and excellent teamwork that we see in Rota, Spain," said Capt. Gustavo J. Vergara, commanding officer for FDRMC. FDRMC provides contract management oversight, fleet technical assist-

“

The fact that the FDRMC team, Ross crew, Destroyer Squadron 60, and our industry partners can complete a complex SIA early, under COVID-19 restrictions, is a testament of the innovative approach and excellent teamwork that we see in Rota, Spain, Capt. Gustavo J. Vergara ance, voyage repair and diving and salvage to Forward Deployed Naval Forces in Europe and the Middle East and for Deployed ships in the 5th and 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

Nimitz, Reagan demonstrate unmatched commitment to free and open Indo-Pacific

By MC2 Codie L. Soule CTF 70 Public Affairs

SOUTH CHINA SEA

The Nimitz and Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Force are conducting dual carrier operations in the South China Sea, July 6.

The Nimitz and Ronald Reagan strike groups conducted several exercises and operations to strengthen warfighting readiness and proficiency in an all-domain environment. Integrated operations included air defense exercises, tactical maneuvering drills, simulated long-range maritime strike scenarios, and coordinated air and surface exercises to maintain combat readiness and maritime superiority.

“Reagan’s object is ‘Peace Through Strength,’ and that is exactly what her dedicated Sailors bring to this theater,” said Capt. Pat Hannifin, Ronald Reagan’s commanding officer. “Committed to our allies and a free and open Indo-Pacific, Reagan brings a flexibility and combat lethality unmatched anywhere in the world. These operations with Nimitz demonstrate that we are but one component of a much larger and equally committed naval force.”

Dual carrier operations provide increased reach, power projection, and continuity of operations, particularly in the air domain. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, embarked aboard Ronald Reagan, and CVW-17, embarked aboard Nimitz, launched and recovered hundreds of aircraft daily, continually operating around-the-clock. Together, the strike force was able to extend the reach of air superiority, and provide greater security throughout the region.

“Working together with another Carrier Air Wing provides advanced opportunities for our squadrons to

MC2 Samantha Jetzer An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the "Dambusters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 approaches the flight deck of the Navyonly forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), July 6, 2020. Ronald Reagan is the flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5. The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) and Ronald Reagan and their CSGs are conducting dual-carrier operations as the Nimitz Carrier Strike Force.

conduct high-end training, and increase our warfighting readiness,” said Capt. Michael Rovenolt, commanding officer of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5. “Our forces provide combatant commanders with significant operational flexibility to respond to regional contingencies.”

The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group arrived to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations June 17, and has been conducting routine security and stability operations in the Indo-Pacific.

“Working together with the Ronald Reagan carrier strike group provides advanced, high-end training opportunities that increase our warfighting readiness,” said Capt. Todd Cimicata, Commander, Carrier Air Wing 17. “Dual carrier operations demonstrate unique U.S. capabilities, increase carrier strike force command and control experience, and show our commitment to regional allies. Additionally, our operations reinforce the rights, freedoms, and lawful use of the sea and airspace guaranteed by international law.”

The U.S. Navy regularly conducts integrated strike group operations that demonstrate commitment of presence and stability in the region, as well as

training opportunities that increase fleet wide tactical proficiency.

In Nov. 2018, the Ronald Reagan and John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Groups conducted combined operations in the Philippine Sea. In Sept. 2014, the George Washington and Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Groups operated in the South China Sea and East China Sea. In 2009, The George Washington and Nimitz Carrier Strike Groups operated together in the Western Pacific, and in 2001, the Constellation and Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Groups operated together in the South China Sea. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group consists of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), CVW-17, the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59), the guided-missile destroyers USS Sterett (DDG 104), and USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114).

The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group consists of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), CVW-5, the guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54), the guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89), and is forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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MC2 Chris Roys/ The Independence-variant littoral combat ships USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10), bottom, and USS Montgomery (LCS 8) operate in the South China Sea, accompanied by an MH-60S Sea Hawk of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, Jan. 28, 2020. Montgomery and Gabrielle Giffords are on rotational deployments to USINDOPACOM, conducting operations, exercises and port visits throughout the region and working hull-to-hull with allied and partner navies to provide maritime security and stability, key pillars of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Air detachment brings extended combat capability to rotationally deployed LCS

By Lt. Lauren Chatmas Destroyer Squadron SEVEN Public Affairs

U.S. 7TH FLEET

With advanced technology, the air detachment aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) is an integral part of crew complement, delivering situational awareness and combat capability well beyond ship-based sensors during their rotational deployment to the IndoPacific region.

A part of the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, Air Detachment (Det.) 8 adds an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter and two MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), all part of a vital war-fighting component providing surveillance and lethal over-the-horizon capability in a critical region.

“The MH-60S serves as a logistics, search and rescue, and anti-surface warfare platform while the MQ-8B is designed to increase the ship’s lethality, contributing to the global presence of U.S. Naval power,” said Lt. Cmdr. Matt Keeley, “Wildcards” Det. 8 officer-in-charge. “They are very capable machines, however, our most important assets are the hard-working Sailors of Det. 8. Without them, these aircraft wouldn’t fly.”

A Coronado-based expeditionary squadron under Commander, Helicopter Sea Combat Wing Pacific, HSC-23 was the first squadron to deploy a composite MH-60S and radar-capable

MQ-8B detachment aboard USS Coronado (LCS 4) during her maiden deployment to the Indo-Pacific in 2014.

HSC-23 continues to sustain deployed detachment rotations onboard Independence-variant LCS, to include the entirety of USS Montgomery’s (LCS 8) maiden deployment to the Indo-Pacific from May 2019 to June 2020. Currently embarked on Gabrielle Giffords, Det. 8 continues to lead the efforts of demonstrating the dynamic and integral roles between traditional Navy-manned helicopters and unmanned assets.

Onboard Gabrielle Giffords, Det. 8 and its preceding detachments bring UAV operations to the fleet on a greater scale than ever before. The MQ-8B provides situational awareness and precision targeting support in distributed maritime operations through a manned/ unmanned “system of systems” concept. The aircraft can also provide communications-relay and battlespace management beyond visual range to support the tactical commander.

“Our aviation detachments forwarddeployed on littoral combat ships represent the best that the ‘Wildcards’ have to offer – regularly pushing the operational and tactical envelope of both the MH-60S and MQ-8B in some of the most challenging environments possible,” said Cmdr. Jeff Schwab, HSC-23 Commanding Officer. “Every day, they continue to write the book on manned and unmanned teaming, work through the inherent challenges of being independent deployers, and provide

much-needed capabilities to the USS Gabrielle Giffords’ crew, DESRON 7, and CTF 76.”

Det. 8 consists of five pilots, four aircrewmen and 16 maintainers or maintenance professionals, with the majority of the detachment consisting of enlisted personnel. They consistently maintain the aircraft, keeping both the MH-60S and MQ-8B fully mission capable and operating at peak readiness, prepared to execute tasking when called upon. The naval aircrewmen control the MQ-8B radar and sensors as well as fly in the MH-60S, operating crew-served weapons and performing search and rescue (SAR) when required.

Chief Aviation Machinist’s Mate Blas Vital emphasized the crucial role that each person on the detachment plays, noting their extensive training and commitment are essential to support the “Wildcard” mission.

“Each member of our detachment provides vital elements to the safe operation and mission readiness of the aircraft and we all rely on one another to accomplish the mission,” says Vital.

“From the maintainers to the aircrewmen and the pilots, Det. 8 is a solid team and we all work really well together.”

To date, Gabrielle Giffords has completed high visibility tasking in and around Southeast Asia to include patrols in the South China Sea; presence operation near the Spratly Islands, drillship West Capella, and Chinese

survey vessel Hai Yang Di Zhi 4 Hao; integrated operations with USS America (LHA 6); and bilateral exercises with the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force and Republic of Singapore Navy. Additionally, the MH-60S utilized Hellfire missiles during a sinking exercise as a part of a bilateral event with Republic of Singapore Navy, exercise Pacific Griffin in 2019.

“The MH-60S and MQ-8B carried onboard LCS continue to provide enormous operational flexibility and add to the overall value that LCS brings to the region,” said Capt. Ann McCann, Commodore, Destroyer Squadron 7. “The air detachment onboard Gabrielle Giffords has been a force multiplier, which is exemplified by continued mission successes and the ability to meet any 7th Fleet tasking.”

HSC-23 is one of two expeditionary squadrons based at Naval Air Station North Island, California, that operates MH-60S Seahawk helicopter and the MQ-8B Fire Scout. The squadron deploys helicopter detachments that conduct anti-surface warfare, special operations support, SAR, humanitarian relief and logistics throughout the U.S. Pacific Fleet AOR. Attached to Destroyer Squadron 7, Gabrielle Giffords is on a rotational deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific.

U.S. 7th Fleet conducts forward-deployed naval operations in support of U.S. national interests in the Indo-Pacific area of operations. As the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet, 7th Fleet interacts with 35 other maritime nations to build partnerships that foster maritime security, promote stability, and prevent conflict.

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MC1 Woody Paschall Sailors man the rails as the guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) returns to Naval Base San Diego after a six-month deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S, July 8, 2020. 7th Fleet areas of operation.

While this deployment has been unlike many Bunker Hill, Russell “deployments of the past, the Bunker Hill team is to return home to San Diego after comreturn from deployment excited pleting a very successful deployment," From Commander, U.S. Third Fleet Public Affairs

SAN DIEGO

The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) and the Arleigh Burke-class guidedmissile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) returned to San Diego July 8 after a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

Bunker Hill and Russell are part of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group and departed on a deployment to the Indo-Pacific on Jan. 17.

“While this deployment has been unlike many deployments of the past, the Bunker Hill team is excited to return home to San Diego after completing a very successful deployment," said Capt. Shea Thompson, commanding officer of Bunker Hill. “The crew executed a broad spectrum of missions over the last six months while serving

as Air Defense Commander for Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9.

“During the course of our six-month deployment, we supported multiple freedom of navigation operations directly enhancing maritime security in the Indo-Pacific,” Thompson said. “I couldn’t be more proud of this highpowered team.”

Both Bunker Hill and Russell’s primary mission was conducting maritime security operations while in U.S. 7th Fleet, ensuring a free and open IndoPacific. Both ships also engaged in theater security cooperation engagements and multiple joint exercises with the U.S. Marine Corps and Air Force.

“The nature of our deployment has been unique by any measure,” said Cmdr. Ryan Rogers, commanding officer of Russell. “The crew exceeded all expectations and professionally executed all tasking during our mission in the Western Pacific, and I am extremely proud.”

Capt. Shea Thompson Bunker Hill and Russell participated in Expeditionary Strike Force (ESF) operations in the Philippine Sea in March with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) and the USS America Expeditionary Strike Group (AMAESG) highlighting the interoperability of joint forces.

Both Bunker Hill and Russell participated in dual carrier strike group operations in June that showcased the tactical power of two individual carrier strike groups, demonstrating flexibility, endurance, firepower, maneuverability, and capability unmatched in the history of warfare.

Additionally, both Bunker Hill and Russel participated in freedom of navigation operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in accordance with international law.

Although COVID-19 inhibited many

scheduled port visits, both Bunker Hill and Russell were able to visit several ‘Safe Haven’ ports. Bunker Hill made port visits in Saipan, Vietnam and Guam while Russell was able to visit Sasebo, Yokosuka, and Guam. Prior to the COVID pandemic, Sailors participated in community relations events and experienced local culture in Vietnam, Sasebo, and Saipan.

Bunker Hill and Russell are both home ported in San Diego, the home of the U.S. 3rd Fleet.

U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary for an effective global Navy. U.S. 3rd Fleet works constantly with U.S. 7th Fleet to complement one another and provide commanders with capable, ready assets across the spectrum of military operations in the Pacific.

Saudi, UK, U.S. Navies conduct mine-hunting countermeasures training From NAVCENT Public Affairs

MANAMA, BAHRAIN

Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF), Royal Navy and U.S. Navy forces participated in mine countermeasures (MCM) interoperability training in the Arabian Gulf June 6-21.

U.S. Navy mine countermeasures ships (MCMs) operated alongside mine countermeasures vessels (MCMV) from the Royal Navy and RSNF. The training consisted of realistic mine hunting simulations where participating units practiced detecting and classifying training aids shaped like mines while following standardized mine hunting procedures.

“This training provides a perfect opportunity for the U.S. Navy and our Coalition and regional partners to strengthen our mutual interoperability in addition to refining and developing our mine countermeasures methods and tactics,” said Capt. Jeffrey Morganthaler, Commodore of Combined Task Force 52.

Participating ships included U.S. Navy MCMs USS Dextrous (MCM 13) and USS Gladiator (MCM 11), UK Royal Navy MCMV HMS Brocklesby (M 33) and RSNF MCMV HMS Al-Shaqra (422).

“As mines threaten maritime traffic indiscriminately, it is crucial that we focus our combined

MC3 Dawson Roth/ Ships from Saudi Arabia, the U.K, and U.S. sail in formation during a mine countermeasures interoperability exercise in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, June 18, 2020. The 5th Fleet area of operations encompasses about 2.5 million square miles of water area and includes the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Red Sea and parts of the Indian Ocean. The expanse is comprised of 20 countries and includes three chokepoints, critical to the free flow of global commerce.

efforts on addressing threats to freedom of navigation in the region,” said Vice Adm. James Malloy, Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet. “Training like this emphasizes our commitment to the free flow of commerce and the safety of navigation.”

“Working with regional partners, this is an excellent opportunity to not only sharpen skills, methods and tactics, but also further strengthens capability to operate as an effective coalition”, said Captain Don

Crosbie Royal Navy, Deputy Commander Task Force 52.

HMS Brocklesby’s commanding officer, Lieutenant Commander Chris Easterbrook Royal Navy added, “We are focused on ensuring that we use every opportunity to train closely with our regional partners. We look forward to these activities as a way to deepen our own skills and at the same time the experience reinforces our capability to work as part of an effective coalition.”

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CAPT Charmagne Beckett Pictured: USFJ Surgeon Cell COVID-19, 28 May 2020, USFJ Yokota AB, Japan. (L to R): 1st Row: TSgt Teresa Antonitis USAF, LtCol Shawn Garcia MC USAF, Capt Kristin Drell USAF; 2nd Row: CAPT Robert Lipsitz MC USN, LT Niraj Khanal MSC USN, TSgt Casey Forbes USAF, LT Jessy Calderon MSC USN, CAPT Charmagne Beckett MC USN; 3rd Row: SSgt Mitchell Dawson USAF, LT Dennis Chang DC USN, Col Patrick Stilley NC USAF, Capt Phillip Mailloux MSC USAF, Lt Gen Kevin Schneider USAF, CDR Brock Johnson DC USN, HM1 Matthew Swaitek USN, Maj Earl Thomas USAF.

Military medicine joining forces to fight COVID-19 all around the world

By Denise Alford Naval Medical Research Center Public Affairs

SILVER SPRING, MD.

From the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the efforts of Navy Medicine’s research and development enterprise (NMR&D) to support everything from outbreak response to laboratory detection and warships to floating hospitals highlights the speed and relevance of military medical and scientific capabilities that help make the U.S. armed forces so strong.

From staffing aboard the Navy’s hospital ships and aircraft carriers to clinical studies at hospitals and in the field, many of Naval Medical Research Center’s (NMRC) staff members were out helping to quash COVID-19 during quarantine. Capt. Charmagne Beckett, senior clinical research medical officer at NMRC’s Infectious Diseases Directorate, deployed within three days of receiving the order to the U.S. Forces Japan (USFJ) where she is now the Assistant Officer in Charge.

The USFJ Surgeon, dual hatted as the U.S. Air Force 374th Medical Group (MDG) Commander, submitted several requests for forces to support the COVID-19 mission. The additional forces allowed the standing up of the Surgeon Cell with the mission “to monitor, prevent, contain, and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 disease through direct action and collaborative efforts to preserve Warfighter readiness by keeping our service members, civilian employees, family members, and our neighboring community healthy, resilient and safe.”

Multiple commands from the Navy and Air Force responded to the request with personnel from all over the country, including Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, Wright Patterson, Randolph Air Force Base (AFB), Randolph AFB, Davis-Monthan AFB, Scott AFB and Naval Medical Center San Diego. Beckett and the 14member team are providing knowledge, skill sets and capabilities from a variety of

disciplines: preventive medicine, infectious diseases, advanced care nursing, medical planning, public health analytics and medical surveillance. Beckett and the Surgeon Cell team are providing direct support and advisement of all COVID-19 related activities.

“We are hopeful that the USFJ Surgeon Cell provides strength to the overall COVID-19 response across Japan’s subunified commands. Specifically, at the 374th MDG, clinical research activities were limited prior to COVID-19 but the need to establish access to potential lifesaving therapeutics was great thus paving the way for speedy processing of protocol approvals and training,” Beckett said.

The 374th MDG located at Yokota AB, Japan, ensures medical readiness of the 374th Airlift Wing, 5th Air Force, the U.S. Forces Japan Headquarters staff and provides health care, including occupational health, preventive medicine and environmental protection to more than 11,000 personnel.

Working in a new environment even temporarily requires adjustments to professional routines as well as personal. The additional COVID-19 restrictions and requirements do not hinder the work efforts but they can sometimes add to the challenges and no deployment is without challenges.

“The major challenge is the requirement to gather and synthesize the rapidly evolving information regarding COVID-19. We are cautious to avoid missing important information that would threaten to impact operational missions,” Beckett said.

“This mission demands learning and adapting to a joint environment,” she added. “After 26 years on active duty, staying flexible is a personal, life-long lesson that I’ve continued for this mission. Things change swiftly and constantly – especially with COVID-19.”

Beckett and the Surgeon Cell team are expected to remain in Japan for roughly 170 days and they are already planning redeployments. A new rotation will replace the current team in order to maintain the critical functions. NMR&D has deployed over 30 people to the COVID-19 fight to date.

USS Detroit completes historic counter-narcotics deployment

By Lt. j.g. Miranda Rossum U.S. Fourth Fleet/U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command Public Affairs

MAYPORT, FLA

The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Detroit (LCS 7) returned to Mayport, Fla., July 11, following its maiden deployment to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations.

Detroit, along with a detachment from the “Sea Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22, deployed on March 15, 2020 to conduct U.S. Southern Command and Joint Interagency Task Force South’s enhanced counter-narcotics operations missions in the Caribbean Sea and Eastern Pacific Ocean.

During their deployment, Detroit, with their embarked U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET), disrupted an estimated 1780 kilograms of cocaine, worth over an estimated street value of $124 million.

“I could not have asked for more from the crew over the past several months. Our Sailors and Guardsmen have overcome equipment casualties, COVID-19 challenges, and losses back home to ensure the success of USS Detroit while deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations. I am proud to be a USS Detroit Blue Iron Warrior and can’t wait to sail with this extraordinary unit again in the near future,” said Cmdr. Jiwan Mack, Detroit commanding officer.

Just as Detroit deployed, the crew adjusted quickly to the new COVID-19 environment. Detroit’s crew met the changes in guidance and procedures due to the pandemic, safeguarding Sailors while still meeting counter-drug mission requirements.

“Detroit did a fantastic job while deployed, sending strong messages to our partners and our adversaries that the United States Navy operates globally and in all conditions,” said Rear Adm. Don Gabrielson, Commander U.S. 4th Fleet. “Detroit did a great job adapting to our changing world, and their

MC2 Anderson W. Branc The Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS Detroit (LCS 7) departs Naval Air Station Key West, Fla.May 3, 2020. Detroit is deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility to support Joint Interagency Task Force South's mission, which includes counter illicit drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific.

operational successes set a high bar for the next round of deployments. We are both grateful for and proud of Detroit’s accomplishments.”

This was a Navy and Coast Guard team effort and I am extremely proud of the way Detroit, HSC 22 Detachment 5, and LEDET 407 performed alongside our partners and allies in support of maritime interests in the Caribbean Sea. A lot of great work was put in by the team onboard and from outside the lifelines support provided by our Mayport-based staff and maintenance team,” said Cmdr. Joseph Caldwell, Detroit’s executive officer.

Detroit joined other U.S. Navy warships, numerous U.S. agencies from the Departments of Defense, Justice and Homeland Security cooperating in the

effort to combat transnational organized crime. The Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, Customs and Border Protection, FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, along with allied and international partner agencies, are all playing a role in counter-drug operations.

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.

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Dustin Gautney/ Vice Adm. John Nowell, Jr., chief of naval personnel, provides virtual remarks at the Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) change of command and retirement ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, July 9. Rear Adm. Peter A. Garvin relieved Rear Adm. Kyle J. Cozad as NETC commander.

Naval Education and Training Command holds virtual change of command, retirement ceremony From Naval Education and Training Command Public Affairs

PENSACOLA, FLA.

The Navy’s largest shore command held a virtual change of command and retirement ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, July 9.

Rear Adm. Peter A. Garvin relieved Rear Adm. Kyle J. Cozad as commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC).

“I couldn’t be more proud of the entire NETC and Force Development team over the last three years,” said Cozad.

“Despite some significant challenges, new opportunities were created – and the entire team found ways to innovate and work beyond any barriers. This effort resulted in countless examples of initiatives that changed for the better the way we develop our Sailors and officers, and how we deliver training today. I want to thank each and every one of you for your dedication and professionalism during these historic times.”

NETC saw major changes with the standup of the chief of naval personnel’s MyNavy HR organization and matured the concept of the Force Development pillar, which now covers the full “street to fleet” process of recruiting civilians, and through world-class training, transforming them into combat-ready warfighters ready to meet the current and future needs of fleet customers.

Navy Recruiting Command realigned with NETC for the recruiting aspect of Force Development, and the NETC team continued to make strides with imple-

Theodore Roosevelt returns from deployment Continued from B1 port visit to Da Nang, Vietnam, only the second time a U.S. aircraft carrier has visited the country since the Vietnam War, to commemorate 25 years of U.S.Vietnam diplomatic relations.

Senior Enlisted Academy updates curriculum, requirements Continued from B1 period had on students.

“The SEA used fleet input, staff feedback, and student and alumni surveys to develop the next iteration of the

“

I couldn’t be more proud of the entire NETC and Force Development team over the last three years,”

menting Ready, Relevant Learning, the future of Navy training, as part of the chief of naval operations Sailor 2025 initiative.

Cozad, who retired after 35 years of naval service, stressed to the NETC team that they must continue to evolve to meet the command’s Force Development mission.

“NETC really is a foundational element of fleet readiness in our Navy,” said Cozad. “We owe the fleet our very best and as a result of that, we owe them an ability to be better, to be faster, and to be more effective as we develop Sailors and officer in preparation for their initial fleet assignments.”

Cozad, a Las Vegas native and 1985 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, expressed his thanks to the NETC team for how they came together to not only continue to meet the mission when he suffered an injury early in his tour, but for the support he personally received from the staff, Navy leadership, and so many organizations throughout his ongoing recovery. As a Wounded Warrior himself, he found a personal mission in supporting Navy Wounded Warrior – Safe Harbor, the Navy’s sole organization for coordinating the non-medical care of seriously wounded, ill and injured Sailors and Coast Guardsmen, and providing resources and support to their families.

The importance of taking care of one another and the command’s family mentality became even more evident to him in the aftermath of the terrorist attack at Naval Aviation Schools Command and now during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

“I don’t have a crystal ball, but I am of the opinion that this is our new normal, and we are in it for the long haul,” said Cozad. “At the end of the day, as we look toward assurance of our critical training mission, we need to do so with an eye toward protecting the health of our workforce and our families.”

Cozad’s previous flag officer assignments include vice deputy director, Regional, Force Management and Future Operations (J-35), The Joint Staff in Norfolk, Virginia; commander, Joint Task Force Guantanamo; and commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Group and Patrol and Reconnaissance Group Pacific in Norfolk.

The ceremony’s guest speaker, retired Adm. Bill Moran, who previously served as the 57th chief of naval personnel and the Navy’s 39th vice chief of naval operations, commented on Cozad’s and his spouse, Amy’s, ability to make everyone feel special – what he referred to as the “Cozad Retention Machine.”

“There is nobody that I have met that is better at drawing in young men and women and making them feel they are part of the team,” said Moran. “Amy has also done so much for the Navy. She had a wonderful way of making people feel special at every tour. I hope you feel that your career was a success because of the people you and Amy have positively touched.”

Moran concluded by welcoming the Garvins to the NETC team.

“Pete, you and Cheryl (Garvin’s spouse) are stepping into very big shoes,” said Moran. “But you two are extraordinary in your own rights and I

Theodore Roosevelt had an outbreak of coronavirus in early March and pulled into Guam ahead of a scheduled port visit. Theodore Roosevelt rapidly responded and strategically moved more than half of the crew off ship to quarantine at various locations on Guam, leaving enough Sailors aboard to stand critical watches and to clean and sanitize the ship. The crew members who met rigorous ‘operational units’ return to work criteria set forth by U.S. Pacific Fleet returned to the ship and were able to get

underway and back to their mission June 4.

“The crew of TR persevered displaying uncommon fortitude and tenacity in the face of uncertainty to meet expectations in a crisis,” said Capt. Carlos Sardiello, commanding officer of Theodore Roosevelt. "This recovery of the ship and the crew on deployment is a testament to the professionalism of the young men and women of the TR who turned a potentially demoralizing downward spiral into a symbol of inspiration and hope against

adversity."

To ensure the success of the deployment extends beyond their return to homeport, Theodore Roosevelt conducted a variety of training classes promoting sound decisions and safety. The information provided in the classes helps individual Sailors and their families know what to expect after returning to homeport. Topics covered included drinking and driving, returning to children, traffic safety, motorcycle safety, car buying, and money management.

Senior Enlisted Academy,” said Nicol.

“Based on that feedback, the SEA reached out to the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) and our Board of Advisors to provide our recommendations of what we would like senior enlisted leaders to be educated on. The entire staff at SEA is involved in reimaging the curriculum to the most up to date readings, and to adjust the flow of topics to be in line with the feedback from the MCPON’s leadership mess.”

Avin goes on to commend the work

that the SEA staff is doing to develop the new course.

“They have reached across domains, across services, into the civilian sector and even internationally to develop the most relevant and challenging educational experience possible for our future students,” said Avin. “I am very proud of this team, and we are all excited to deliver the new curriculum to the chief ’s mess and senior enlisted leaders across the globe.”

For additional information, contact the SEA course director, at coursedi-

rector.sea@usnwc.edu, (401) 8414944, or the SEA lead faculty advisor, at LFA.sea@usnwc.edu, (401) 8414471.

The SEA is a leader development program for active and reserve senior enlisted leaders from the U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and National Guard, as well as from our international service partners, for increased leadership and career advancement. SEA focuses on management, leadership, national security and physical fitness.

Rear Adm. Kyle J. Cozad have no doubt both of you will do a fantastic job.”

Garvin, a 1989 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and most recently, commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Group and Patrol and Reconnaissance Group Pacific in Norfolk, became the 20th NETC commander. He reminded the NETC team of the importance of its mission to recruit, educate and train the fleet.

“To the Force Development enterprise – Navy Recruiting Command, Naval Service Training Command, and all our learning and training support centers,” said Garvin. “From ‘street to fleet,’ know this: we must remain focused on what matters most at the end of the day; Sailors who are ready to fight and win against any adversary, at any time, at any location.”

The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition, formally restating the continuity of authority of command. The Navy retirement ceremony is a solemn event that recognizes a Sailor’s total commitment to service and country and bestows the Navy’s appreciation for a job well done, while recognizing the painstaking devotion to duty and endless family separations.

NETC recruits and trains those who serve our nation, taking them from “street to fleet” by transforming civilians into highly skilled, operational, and combat-ready warfighters, while providing the tools and opportunities for continuous learning and development.

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Elizabeth River Trail Foundation Unveils Major Donor Sculpture by Ellenburg & Shaffer Glass and steel sails honor donors in $4-million capital campaign

By Cheryl White NORFOLK, VA.

The Elizabeth River Trail Foundation is thrilled to announce the completion of its major donor sculpture, THREE, by local artists Ellenburg & Shaffer during a virtual ribbon cutting on July 13 at 10 am. Special guests include Norfolk Mayor Kenneth C. Alexander, ERT Foundation Board Chair Charles McPhillips and artists George Ellenburg and Avery Shaffer.

Inspired by Norfolk’s dynamic waterfront, the elegant design features three freestanding sails fabricated in glass and steel. Located on the small plot of land to

the west of the Pagoda, the sculpture will anchor the Elizabeth River Trail’s presence along the downtown riverfront.

“This dynamic three-part sculpture shifts in size and color according to viewer perspective and time of day much like the river by which it stands and symbolizes the ever-steady, but ever-changing vantage point provided by the Elizabeth River Trail,” said Shaffer.

“The three minimal sails are made of an airy painted steel and kiln-formed glass and are grounded by a silhouette of undulating poured concrete bases. Depth carved, hand-made, kiln-formed glass is a signature component of the work of Ellenburg & Shaffer, and we are proud to share this work with the good folks of

Hampton Roads as an emblem of the hard work, resources and dedication that resulted in this waterfront trail.”

This sculpture honors the donors who made ERT’s $4-million comprehensive capital campaign a success. Generous sponsors include Sentara Healthcare, City of Norfolk, Hampton Roads Community Foundation, PRA Group, TowneBank Foundation, Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Hampton Roads Shipping Association, Landmark Foundation, The Patricia and Douglas Perry Foundation, Virginia Maritime Association and more.

“Our donors are making it possible for our foundation to achieve its mission of creating the most iconic urban riverfront

Virginia Opera makes major changes to offerings and events in continuing response to effects of COVID-19 From The Virginia Opera HAMPTON ROADS, RICHMOND, FAIRFAX, VA

Today, Virginia Opera, The Official Opera Company of the Commonwealth of Virginia, announces an overhaul of the company’s previously announced main stage opera schedule for the 2020-2021 “Love is a Battlefield” season due to ongoing effects and circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. A number of revisions affecting every facet of the company’s operations both on and off stage were required, including debuting the 2020–2021 Season offerings in February 2021, with an attenuated three-production statewide schedule between February 5, and April 25, 2021.

Giuseppe Verdi’s Rigoletto, formerly the company’s lead-off October 2020 production, will not be performed; Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance will be rescheduled from November 2020 to April 2021; and the VO season will now begin in February 2021 with the change of a double bill featuring Francis Poulenc’s La Voix Humaine and Giacomo Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi performed in place of Jennifer Higdon and Gene Scheer’s Cold Mountain. The realignment of performance dates and the shifting of one VO production to spring has also necessitated some changes in casting and resulted in The Pirates of Penzance only being performed in Norfolk and Richmond. Details of these changes will all be posted on Virginia Opera’s website, vaopera.org.

Virginia Opera Artistic Director, Adam Turner: “As we are so well aware at this stage, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced nearly every performing arts organization throughout the globe into re-positioning their offerings and rearranging or canceling productions in their seasons—ours is no exception. The sheer safety concerns for our audiences, performers, and staff; the travel restrictions im-

posed on our artists; the new social distancing needs required both onstage and throughout the theater present myriad uncertainties and restrictions, and all of these factors have led us to this difficult decision. Although altered, artistically, the season remains an incredible line-up and includes what is an exciting new addition to our repertoire with La Voix Humaine. We, of course, share everyone’s disappointment in the loss of both Rigoletto and Cold Mountain, but, rest assured, they will be included in our planning for future seasons.

We will have our time to enjoy them anew.”

The VO also remains committed to presenting and creating quality educational experiences—both online and in person—for students and educational partners throughout Virginia. Based on the current restrictions in school protocols, VO has elected to postpone its fall in-school education program of Pinocchio, which will be rescheduled to soon-tobe announced performance dates in the spring of 2021.

Virginia Opera’s President and CEO, Russell Allen: “Despite best efforts, Virginia Opera simply could not see a clear and definite way to safely perform the 2020-2021 Season as planned. As much as we want to gather again in our theaters across the Commonwealth, it is clear that we cannot sufficiently assure our audiences, our artists, our Orchestras, or our staff itself an experience that would allow all that an afternoon or evening at the opera can truly be under these trying circumstances. These significant changes to our plans are absolutely necessary, and we thank everyone for their understanding in that realization.”

NOTE: Current subscribers to the 20202021 Season are encouraged to contact the Virginia Opera Box Office to discuss available options for their Rigoletto tickets. The Box Office can be reached at info@vaopera.org or by calling the temporary line 757-347-1906.

Virginia Opera 2020-2021 Production

Overview La Voix Humaine – Francis Poulenc If breaking up is hard to do, Francis Poulenc’s intimate one-act, one-soprano operatic adaptation of Jean Cocteau’s 1928 play manages to grab hold of that truth by its very soul. A young woman, a one-sided phone conversation, La Voix allows us to eavesdrop as the agony of love lost is fully illuminated in a spotlight shone on a single human heart. In her VO mainstage debut, soprano Jessica E. Jones performs the role of Elle. Sung in French with English supertitles.

Gianni Schicchi – Giacomo Puccini Is true love even possible? In this case, yes—as long as you are willing to pose as a dead guy and falsify some documents to smooth the way. But, of course, when has the path of true love ever been smooth, much less with a will in the mix. Gianni Schicchi treats audiences to twists, turns and more than a few laughs along the way, and includes one of Puccini’s most beloved and breathtaking arias: “O mio babbino caro” (Google it and see!). Troy Cook sings the title role, Benjamin Werley the role of Rinuccio, and Jessica E. Jones returns to the evening’s stage to play Rinuccio’s love interest, Lauretta. Sung in Italian with English supertitles.

DOUBLE BILL: Norfolk - FEB 5, 7 & 9, 2021 | Fairfax - FEB 13 & 14, 2021 | Richmond - FEB 19 & 21, 2021 The Marriage of Figaro (Le nozze di Figaro) – W.A. Mozart Just the kind of mad and frantic bedroom farce of which guilty (and not-so-guilty) pleasures are made. Full of scheming and wooing, flirting and folly, Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro’s joyful and absurd twists pile the truly outrageous on top of the joyfully scandalous to provide what we all wish for— the very happiest of endings. Driven by the music of Mozart at his most spirited in collaboration with his entrusted librettist, Lorenzo Da Ponte, Figaro promises captivating

trail in the country,” said Cheryl White, executive director of ERT. The public is invited to join the virtual ribbon-cutting on Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/ events/925283587885312/.

The Elizabeth River Trail Foundation’s mission is to promote, enhance and transform the Elizabeth River Trail into the most iconic urban riverfront trail in the country. The ERT runs 10.5 miles and connects businesses, historic attractions and 28 neighborhoods within a five-minute walk. The multi-use trail is designed for walking, running and biking. It comprises 12 sections and 12 trailheads from Norfolk State University to NIT Terminals along the Elizabeth River. Highlights include Harbor Park, Downtown Norfolk, Freemason Historic District, Sentara campus, Fort Norfolk, Chelsea, West Ghent, Lambert’s Point, Old Dominion University, Larchmont and Lochhaven. For more information, visit www.elizabethrivertrail.org.

performances that will leave you walking on air. Figaro will welcome esteemed Stage Director Lawrence Edelson to the VO stage, just as the company welcomes back, as Count Almaviva, bass-baritone Richard Ollarsaba— Raimondo in the VO’s 2018 production of Lucia di Lammermoor. Making their VO mainstage debuts are Argentinian bass-baritone Federico De Michelis as Figaro and Vanessa Becerra as Susanna. Sung in Italian with English Supertitles.

Norfolk - MAR 12, 14 & 16, 2021 | Fairfax MAR 20 & 21, 2021 | Richmond - MAR 26 & 28, 2021 The Pirates of Penzance – W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan A young apprentice pirate with no stomach for a future of piracy is due to be released from his required service on his twenty-first birthday… Trouble is, fate might just intervene with the plan. With his newly found sweetheart, a long-winded but well-intentioned father, and a Pirate King boss with his own merry band of buccaneers, Pirates presents a timeless comedic romp. Hijinks and hilarity don’t miss a beat, and love works to win the day. Tenor David Blalock (Frederic) and soprano Jeni Houser (Mabel)—both Herndon Foundation Emerging Artists Program alumni—headline the cast for the production. Sung in English with English supertitles.

Norfolk – APR 16, 18 & 20, 2021 | Richmond - APR 23 & 25, 2021 Subscription Information Subscription tickets for all 3 productions are on sale now for performances in Norfolk and Richmond starting as low as $56.25. Subscriptions for performances at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts will go on sale later this fall. Subscription tickets and ticket information at: The Edythe C. and Stanley L. Harrison Opera House, Norfolk, VA866.673.7282, vaopera.org George Mason University’s Center for the Arts, Fairfax, VA, 703.993.2787 ,cfa.gmu.edu The Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center, Richmond, VA, 866.673.7282 vaopera.org

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I am Navy Medicine: Lt. Daniel Murrish

By Navy Medicine and Readiness Training Command Cherry Point Public Affairs

"I am Lt. Daniel Murrish, Laboratory department head, assigned to Navy Medicine and Readiness Training Command Cherry Point (NMRTCCP), N.C.” Murrish was recently selected as NMRTCCP’s Officer of the Year for calendar year 2019. While assigned to Cherry Point, Murrish has developed an Officer Mentorship Program with input from executive leadership to optimize availability and awareness of useful career resources among naval officers onboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. Murrish has also served as Acting Director for Clinical Support Services.

“Lieutenant Murrish was selected from an extremely competitive group of high-performing officers,” said NM-

RTC Cherry Point Commanding Officer Capt. Doug Stephens. “Besides being the Laboratory Services department head, he is also the urinalysis program coordinator and the command diversity officer. His quiet professionalism and enthusiastic support of enlisted education and development truly make him an example.”

Murrish, a Medical Service Corps (MSC) officer from Santa Rosa, Calif., became interested in a career in Navy medicine after hearing of his grandfather’s actions as a hospital corpsman during the Korean War. “I graduated high school when I was 15 after I passed the California High School equivalency/proficiency examination in 1997, said Murrish. “I received my bachelor’s degree from Thomas Edison State University, and in 2017, I received my MBA in Health

Care Management from Saint Leo University,” During a break in active-duty service, he worked at Harrison Medical Center, Bremerton, Wash., where he employed transfusion medicine protocols and supported the laboratory’s role in the management of heart surgeries and treatment of dialysis and hematologyoncology patients. He returned to the Navy as an ensign in the MSC. “My first assignment as an officer was at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune (NMCCL) as a division officer, safety officer and chemical hygiene officer for the laboratory department,” Murrish said. “During my final year at NMCCL, I served as an officer in charge of laboratory logistics, planning and operations in support of Continuing Promise, 2018, a diplomatic medical and Expeditionary Medical Unit test

mission conducted in Central America.

There were many challenges that we faced as a team. We hustled all day, every day, barring a few well-earned days of R&R. It was exhausting at times, but the trust and camaraderie that developed was incredibly energizing.”

Murrish leads NMRTCCP’s diversity committee, which he says has opened up a fantastic opportunity to engage community leaders, organize events and support local schools and non-profit organizations.

Outside of NMRTCCP, Murrish continues to look for ways to grow both personally and professionally.

“I’ve maintained a chiropractic license since 2006,” Murrish said. “I also look for new perspectives on leadership, philosophy, and developing healthy relationships (mostly from books and podcasts). Gaining knowledge in these areas has never failed to improve my life experience in significant and lasting ways

DHA's new app assists providers with treating infectious diseases From Health.mil

Health care providers worldwide are challenged with navigating the amount of emerging COVID-19 information and guidance, all while caring for patients. The Defense Health Agency’s new Antimicrobial Stewardship mobile app expedites access to information at the point-of-care and supports standardization of care across the Military Health System.

The app is available for mobile or desktop device at https:// mobile.health.mil/asp.

This progressive web application provides faster updates to content and function than traditional apps. Contents include general prescribing guidelines for common infectious diseases by conditions and organisms, access to facility-specific antibiograms, and useful tools such as clinical calculators, links to knowledge bases, and national organization guidelines.

Specific to COVID-19 are general clinical information, guided clinical protocols, return-to-the-workplace or release-from-quarantine information, health care provider exposure assessment, and specialty consultation contact information. Education and protocols support care in both the outpatient and inpatient settings; and updated COVID-19 triaging and testing infor-

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mation is included.

“The application started off as an idea in 2017 to make a mobile app displaying the local antibiogram,” said Air Force Capt. (Dr.) Kevin Loudermilk, internal medicine department, 959th Medical Group. “I connected with Dr. (Twee) Sim from the DHA Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, and the app took off. It’s the perfect platform to ensure our health care providers receive the most up-to-date information at the point-of-care, and that has been particularly true during the current pandemic.”

The app has become a resource and tool for health care providers treating patients for infectious diseases. Over a one month period the app has been used by over 1,300 providers, with an average use session lasting over 5 minutes.

“Essentially, the Antimicrobial Stewardship app provides a centralized platform for promoting standardized

practice in treating infectious diseases, including COVID-19, and supports antimicrobial stewardship,” explained Sim, senior medical advisor and chief of the Office of Advanced Clinical Quality Management & Policy Analysis for the DHA. “The app gathers all the evidence-based resources in one place and is available at your fingertips.

This is especially important during this pandemic, when providers may be overwhelmed by the multiple and different sources for information.”

The app also supports providers at the point-of-care with relevant guidelines and evidence-based recommendations for treatment. The information included within it has been reviewed by DHA infectious diseases providers and gives recommendations based on nationally recognized organizations such as the Infectious Diseases Society of America, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institutes of

Health, and on the DoD COVID-19 Practice Management Guide.

The app is a DHA collaboration of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Working Group, the Solutions Delivery Division, and the Connected Health Branch.

“The Antimicrobial Stewardship App has arrived at a time when infectious diseases, like COVID-19, are significantly impacting health care,” Sim said. “The ongoing coronavirus pandemic is highlighting the continued need to provide clinicians around the world with useful, frequently updated tools to help support their work in managing care for and treating people.

It is especially important since information on this novel organism and disease is rapidly evolving. This new mobile app provides timely and current recommendations to medical professionals in the management of infectious disease, including COVID-19.”

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Food

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The Best Pumpkin Spice Cake Ever

BY THE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING TEST KITCHEN

Prepare to impress: This decadent, overthe-top, and shockingly easy Pumpkin Spice Cake will make jaws drop everywhere. Three layers of unapologetically flavorful cake (there’s a full tablespoon of the season’s signature pumpkin pie spice in the batter), show-stopping meringue frosting, and rich and tangy cream cheese filling make this recipe the absolute best pumpkin recipe to make for fall. A drizzle of molasses in the batter gives it extra oomph, while a quick torch of the meringue frosting (optional, but good) develops even better flavor — think heavenly toasted marshmallow vibes.

How do you make pumpkin spice cake from scratch?

Despite its ridiculously ‘gram-gorgeous look, this pumpkin cake is easy to prepare in just a few straightforward steps.

First, you’ll make the cake batter using just two bowls and a mixer. Pour the spiceflecked batter into three 8-inch cake pans; these will be your layers.

Next, mix cream cheese, butter, and sugar together to create the simplest-ever cream cheese filling that makes this fall cake recipe even more luxurious and moist.

Finally, we’ll show you how to prepare the fluffy meringue frosting using a basic double-boiler method. Bonus: If you have a culinary torch, toasting the meringue gives it a deep, caramel-y depth of flavor. Just stack all the layers with the cream cheese filling, top with the sweet, airy meringue, and dip a fork into delicious, autumnscented bliss.

Ingredients For the Cake 3 c. all-purpose flour 1 tbsp. pumpkin pie spice 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1 15-oz. can pure pumpkin 1/4 c. molasses (not blackstrap) 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 3/4 c. granulated sugar 1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened 4 large eggs For the Cream Cheese Filling

2 8-oz. bricks cream cheese, softened 6 tbsp. butter, softened 1 c. confectioners’sugar 1/8 tsp. salt For the Fluffy White Frosting 3 large egg whites, room temperature 1 c. granulated sugar 1/4 c. water 1 tsp. light corn syrup 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar Directions Prepare Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease three 8-inch cake pans. Line bottoms with parchment paper; grease paper. Dust pans with flour. In medium bowl, whisk flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another medium bowl, stir pumpkin, molasses, and vanilla.

With mixer on medium speed, beat sugar and butter until well blended and creamy, scraping side of bowl as needed. With mixer on low speed, beat in eggs, one at a time.

Add flour mixture and pumpkin mixture, alternating. Beat until smooth, scraping down side of bowl as needed. Divide batter evenly among prepared cake pans. Bake 30

to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean.

Cool on wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides of cake with offset spatula. Invert cakes onto wire rack; cool completely.

Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: With mixer on medium speed, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Beat in confectioners’sugar and salt until blended.

Prepare Fluffy White Frosting: In 4-quart saucepan, heat 1-inch water to simmering on high. Reduce heat to medium. Place medium stainless steel bowl on top of pan.

With hand mixer on high speed, beat egg whites, sugar, water, corn syrup and cream of tartar until soft peaks form and temperature reaches 160 degrees F on candy thermometer, about 5 to 7 minutes. Carefully remove bowl from pan. Continue beating another 5 to 10 minutes or until stiff peaks form.

Assemble Cake: Place 1 cake layer on cake plate; spread with half of Cream Cheese Filling. Repeat with second cake layer and remaining filling. Top with final cake layer. Spread Fluffy White Frosting over sides and top of cake. Toast frosting with culinary torch if desired.

Farmers' Market Pasta

BY THE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING TEST KITCHEN

Just when you thought pasta couldn’t get better, we added the freshest of summer’s crops: corn, tomatoes and green beans.

Ingredients 1 lb. campanelle or penne pasta 1/2 lb. green beans, trimmed 1 tsp. plus 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil, divided Kosher salt and pepper 4 large ears corn, husked 1/3 c. sherry vinegar 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice 1 clove garlic, pressed 12 oz. multicolored cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced 1/4 c. basil leaves, finely chopped Directions Heat grill on medium-high. Cook pasta per pkg. directions.

Meanwhile, fold 12- by 30-in. sheet foil in half. In large bowl, toss green bean with 1 tsp oil and 1/8 tsp salt. Place beans in center of fold. Crimp edges of foil to seal tightly.

Grill 15 min., turning over once halfway through. Grill corn 8 to 10 min. or until charred in spots, turning occasionally.

Transfer bean packet and corn to cutting board; let cool.

In large bowl, whisk together vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, remaining 1/4 cup oil, 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Add cooked pasta and tomatoes to bowl, tossing to combine.

When cool enough to handle, slice beans 2 in. thick and cut corn kernels off cob; add to bowl with pasta along with onions and basil, tossing until well combined. Pasta can be covered and refrigerated up to 1 day ahead.

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Recognizing Unhealthy Relationship Behaviors From Military OnesSource

Most relationships consist of a mixture of healthy and unhealthy behaviors. No relationship is perfect, but it’s important to recognize the warning signs of unhealthy behaviors. Relationships can start out great, but unreasonable expectations and controlling behaviors can emerge over time, causing common conflicts to escalate and the relationship to become abusive.

Unhealthy behavior like abuse and control take many forms – physical, economic, emotional and/or sexual – and can happen to anyone. Learn to recognize the signs of unhealthy relationships. Ask yourself these questions: Does your partner get upset when you make plans to go out with your friends?

Is your partner obsessive about who you interact with on Facebook?

Does your partner talk over you or dismiss what you say in public?

Does your partner avoid your family get-togethers and discourage you from visiting friends and family?

Does your partner try to take control of all the money?

Does your partner discourage you from going back to school or pursuing a better career?

Does your partner tell you what to wear?

Does your partner go through your phone and read your texts?

Abuse doesn’t look the same in every relationship because every relationship is different. But one thing most abusive relationships have in common is that the abusive partner’s aim is to gain more power and

control over their partner.

Do you know where your relationship lies on the scale of healthy and unhealthy behaviors?

How to get help: Family Advocacy Program and more It is important to recognize the warning signs that could escalate into more serious forms of domestic violence. Everyone deserves to be healthy and safe in their relationships. The Department of Defense is committed to educating service members and families about domestic abuse to ensure that all active duty personnel and military family members are protected from relationship violence.

No matter where your relationship lies on the healthy/unhealthy scale, help is available and you have options. It’s safe to reach out. Talk whenever you want to. Confidential information and support is free and available 24/7.

Help is available at your installation or through Military OneSource. Contact your installation’s Family Advocacy Program for help or services, or call Military OneSource at 800-342-9647 for information or counseling. Military OneSource offers confidential help from experts who understand military life.

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