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CNRMA’s culinary specialists win CNIC catering competition

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As a crowd of onlookers circle around, Sen Jon Tester, D-Mont., observes a moment of silence as he pays his respects before the casket of World War II Medal of Honor recipient Hershel Woodrow “Woody”Williams, who was lying in honor at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, on July 14, 2022. (CARLOS BONGIOANNI/STARS AND STRIPES)

Iwo Jima hero Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams honored with ultimate tribute in the US Capitol

By Svetlana Shkolnikova Stars and Stripes

WASHINGTON — As Mike Turner stepped up to pay his respects to former Marine Hershel “Woody” Williams on Thursday, he closed his eyes and prayed.

“I said, ‘God, you’ve got to give us the courage and the integrity and the commitment that [Williams] had to get us through these times,’ ” Turner said, choking up. “That’s really, really important.”

A retired Air Force colonel, Turner said he despaired about

the “tough times in this country” and he saw Williams and his heroism in the battle for Iwo Jima as the embodiment of the best that America has to offer.

“I kind of feel like all of us that ever wore a uniform owe Woody this day,” he said.

Turner was among the throngs of lawmakers, military officials and members of the public who gathered at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday to remember and thank Williams as he lay in honor in the Capitol Rotunda, a tribute reserved for the most distinguished Amer-

icans and previously afforded to just six others.

Williams was the last survivor of the 472 servicemen from World War II who earned the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military award. He died June 29 in Huntington, W.Va., at 98 years old.

Uniformed pallbearers carried Williams’ casket Thursday in a solemn procession up the steps of the Capitol as onlookers bowed their heads. The casket, draped in an American flag, came to rest in the center of the Rotunda, atop a black catafalque constructed in

USS Nitze departs on deployment From U.S. 2nd Fleet Public Affairs NORFOLK, Va. — Nearly 360 Sailors aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) departed Naval Station Norfolk on a scheduled independent deployment, July 17.

The ship’s departure comes after months of training, maintenance, and certification events, which ultimately prepared the ship for a multitude of operations.

“The Sailors, chiefs and officers of USS Nitze represent the finest fighting force ever assembled,” said Cmdr. Sam T. Sareini, Nitze’s commanding officer. “There is no other crew on Earth with whom I would rather go to sea. I am extremely proud of my team, and they are ready to answer the nation’s call.”

Last month, Nitze sailed with ships in Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 26 and the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG) during a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX). Led by commander, Carrier Strike Group 4, COMPTUEX is the final deployment certification event.

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“With Woody’s passing, we have lost a deeply selfless American and a vital link to our nation’s greatest generation,” said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.

“His story echoes the service of so many Americans who faced the horrors of war so that liberty might triumph over fascism.”

John Digilio, Jr., a retired Army general, said he and his group, State Funeral for World War II Veterans, lobbied for Williams to lie in honor as a final salute to the 16 million men and women who

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COMPTUEX lasts several weeks, during which units are tested on their proficiency and readiness for deployment through scenario-based, live training that increases in complexity and intensity.

Unique to this exercise was the virtual integration of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit into

a CSG COMPTUEX and the live integration of Italian destroyer ITS Caio Duilio (D554), which provided the opportunity to train in high-end warfighting with a close NATO ally.

The strike group also conducted the fourth iteration of Turn to Deployment, Page 5

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Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94), man the rails as Nitze deploys from Naval Station Norfolk, July 17. Nitze, assigned to the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group, departed Naval Station Norfolk on a scheduled independent deployment.

served in the U.S. armed forces between 1941 and 1945.

Standing in front of Williams’ casket on Thursday was emotional, he said.

“The courage, the tenacity, his heroism was truly outstanding,” Digilio said. “He saved lives and that’s perhaps the most important part.”

The 36-day fight to capture Iwo Jima and its two critical airfields was already underway when the 21-year-old Cpl. Williams landed

The Navy launched its annual Health of the Force survey July 2022.

The survey, which can be taken by any active duty Navy service member, focuses on programs and policies that impact Sailors’ personal lives, as well as a core set of measures used to assess the Navy’s culture and the well-being of the Fleet.

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This year, the survey includes questions about childcare, worklife balance, collocation, and more.

Most Sailors can take the survey in 5-20 minutes. Sailors who are married, who have children, or who are dual-military will have more questions available to answer.

There is also space to share your

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During the 2021 HOF, more than 10,000 Sailors shared their opinions with Navy Leadership.

Surveys - and the conclusions made from their results - are a critical tool in shaping Navy programs and policies. They help objectively demonstrate whether the Navy’s efforts are producing desired results, and provide important insights.

Sailors who choose to participate in these surveys are the ones driving Navy policy. This also means that the Sailors who do not participate have fewer opportunities to be heard on important issues. If you pass on taking a survey, the Sailor next to you filling it out is driving change - change you may or may not agree with.

Take the HOF survey, and remember: you aren’t just filling out a form. You’re also stepping up to help shape Navy policy.

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Wagging tails and smiling faces are filling the hangar bays of the USS George H.W. Bush once a week throughout the month of July as the ship prepares for an upcoming deployment.

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More than just a smoke alarm

By Katie Hewett

Public Affairs Specialist; Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic

Her dream kitchen was finally coming together. Fresh hardwood floors were installed and cabinets freshly hung. It was the start of an exciting home renovation for Sara Campbell, program support specialist for Navy Region Mid-Atlantic’s Fire and Emergency Services.

Until that dream went up in smoke.

Campbell is well aware of the importance of fire safety. Not only because she works for Fire and Emergency Services, but because she recently experienced it firsthand.

In the early morning of April 16, 2022, Campbell woke to the shrill beeps of her smoke alarm sounding loudly. Annoyed, at first, to be awake just before 5 a.m. on a Sunday by what she thought was a malfunctioning alarm, she smacked it to try and get it to stop.

That’s when she realized what was really happening. Her home was on fire.

“It was at this moment I smelled smoke and saw a glow coming from my kitchen,” Campbell recalled. “I ran downstairs to find

my gas stove and the cabinets above it on fire.”

Campbell immediately went into survival mode. She grabbed her daughter, who had already called 911, and they escaped their home unscathed.

After returning to the house a week after the fire to gather belongings, Campbell was reminded how big a role smoke alarms played in her and her daughter’s survival when she discovered that the alarm that woke her up that night was still going strong.

“I heard a faint ticking noise. I located the noise under some rubble in the hallway, and it was the smoke detector that I smacked off the wall,” said Campbell. “After a week, the smoke detector that saved our lives was still working. Kind of like Iron Man’s heart.”

Sharing her story has helped her friends and family recognize where they may fall short in fire safety measures within their own homes.

“After a few days I decided to share my story on social media and to remind my friends and family to check their smoke alarms because it literally saved me and my daughter’s life,” said Campbell. “I had so many people reach out to me,

including my family, letting me know that they either didn’t have batteries in their smoke alarms or they only had one throughout the entire house. That is so concerning.”

NRMA Deputy Fire Chief Michael Bowling acknowledged that Campbell responded appropriately in the moment.

“It’s important to note that smoke alarms are an early alerting

system to get you and your family out of harm’s way. Not for you to focus on grabbing your personal items,” said Bowling.

Bowling spoke both of the ease that smoke alarms can be obtained and also of how a lack of vigilance in maintaining these alarms could result in disaster.

“It’s something that’s so cheap and easy to put in place, but people just simply forget,” said Bowling.

“A simple two dollar battery could be the difference between life and death. It’s one of the most important things that homeowners can do for their home and for their family.”

The National Fire Protection Association states that half of all home fire deaths result from fires reported between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., when most people are sound asleep, and that roughly three out of five home fire deaths occur in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. Combine these two facts, and you have deadly consequences.

Unfortunately, the fire didn’t spare Campbell’s new floors and cabinets but, thanks to her quick thinking and vigilance with fire safety, she and her daughter are safe. For Campbell, that is the most important thing by a long shot.

“It really puts things in perspective. I worked hard for my house but, at the end of the day, it was just stuff. The only thing that that matters to me is me and my daughter’s health and safety,” Campbell said. “If our ordeal helps save just one life, it’ll have been all worth it.”

More information about fire safety can be found on the NFPA website at https://www.nfpa.org/ Public-Education/Staying-safe.

Free & Flexible: Sailor finds joy in education through USNCC

By Chief Petty Officer Alexander Gamble

U.S. Naval Community College

NORFOLK, Va. — “I’ve never been more motivated for education in my whole life!”

In a crowded conference room surrounded by Sailors talking with enlisted community managers and rating detailers, Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Petty Officer Gordan Stijak sought out the U.S. Naval Community College’s table at the Navy’s Career Development Symposium. Inside the Vista Point conference center, Stijak said he had poor grades in high school. He immigrated from Prijedor, Bosnia, when he was 2 years-0ld, and his dad had dropped out of college to work.

“I always hated school until recently,” said Stijak, of St. Louis, Missouri. He said his love of history drew him toward the USNCC’s Associate of Arts in Military Studies. Now, he says he loves the education he’s getting. “It’s easy. You do it on your own time.”

There are three things Stijak says he likes most about the USNCC program: flexibility, cost, and interest.

“I can do everything on my own time,” he said first. He said he appreciates that there is no need to log in at specific times for a broadcast lesson; he can schedule his homework around his work schedule and personal life. The USNCC program is fully online and asynchronous, providing the flexibility for Sailors to pursue their education while balancing the rigors of military service and personal life goals and needs. As a Sailor stationed on board the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), a lot can be expected from him.

When it comes to cost, Stijak said, “I’m not paying out of pocket, I’m not touching TA.” Since the USNCC is funded separately from tuition assistance, this means Sailors like Stijak can earn their associate degree without it affecting their 120-credit lifetime limit. This allows the opportunities for these Sailors to save those benefits for pursuing both a bachelor’s degree

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Petty Officer Gordan Stijak, of St. Louis, Missouri, poses for a portrait in front of the displays for the U.S. Naval Community College and the Career Development Symposium during the CDS at Naval Station Norfolk. The United States Naval Community College is the official community college for the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. To get more information about the USNCC, go to www.usncc.edu. PHOTO BY CHIEF MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST XANDER GAMBLE/RELEASED

and still having education benefits left for a graduate degree program.

This maximizes the educational opportunities for those serving in uniform.

Additionally, the USNCC covers the cost of required textbooks and course fees, which can often be a hidden cost to education. Stijak is able to pursue his education without having to use his own money for these additional costs.

“Plus, I’m a history buff. I love history,” he said as he talked about how his interest in all things military and history related keeps him motivated in his class work. The USNCC Military Studies degree program offers active duty en-

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listed Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen the opportunity to focus their education in one of several areas, such as history, political science, criminal justice, or geopolitics. This degree program is taught in consortium with Arizona State University. The USNCC teaches the five-course Naval Studies Certificate and Military Studies degree seekers attend ASU for the rest of the 60-credit degree program.

While the level of interest keeps Stijak motivated to attend class, he also talked about how the lessons he learns apply directly to his work. “It helped me to see everything, military-wise,

from both the deckplates as well as from the higher-ups, and even on the political level,” said Stijak.

He went on to say this helps him solve problems in the workplace by seeing it from multiple points of view. “Here’s from my point of view. Now let’s look at it from chief’s point of view, officer’s point of view, and even higher than that. What about the overall mission?”

Stijak found out about the USNCC on social media one day. “I clicked on the link, went to the website, and I saw everything I really wanted to know about, and now, here I am, enrolled,” he said as he described how easy it was to

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Career Development Symposium Mid-Atlantic wraps up Courtesy Story

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NORFOLK, Va. - The MyNavy HR Career Development Symposium (CDS), hosted by Navy Personnel Command, swept through Hampton Roads, engaging Sailors stationed throughout Navy Region Mid-Atlantic July 13-14.

The events, held at Naval Station Norfolk the first day and aboard Naval Air Station Oceana the second, brought a total of approximately 700 Sailors together with MyNavy HR leadership and subject matter experts to showcase new and emerging Navy programs and initiatives, explain how these changes will be affecting them, and offer Sailors the opportunity to ask questions and voice concerns.

Rear Adm. Alvin Holsey, commander, Navy Personnel Command, said the efforts brought out during CDS made this one of the best he’s seen. For Holsey, having the opportunity to meet Sailors and have direct honest conversations made all the difference.

“To watch young Sailors walk around and hear their comments, to tell them about what we’re doing at Navy Personnel Command, to me is about changing lives and improving outcomes,” he said.

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith also attended CDS and talked with Sailors about their concerns and career aspirations. He said CDS, “(lifts) barriers as a part of the CNO’s ‘Get Real, Get Better’ initiative. Hopefully, this symposium will put time back in our Sailors’ pockets to better prepare for combat,” Smith said.

CNP hosted a town hall, where he took questions from Sailors, many of whom took the opportunity to engage senior leaders in a direct forum.

“You can ask hard questions that you may not be able to ask over your computer and we are going to be here to answer them,” said NPC Force Master Chief Chris Detje.

True to its name as a Career Development Symposium, detailers and community management

Commander, Navy Personnel Command Rear Adm. Alvin Holsey responds to questions from Sailors during Career Development Symposium Mid-Atlantic held at Center for Naval Aviation and Technical Training, Oceana. The symposium, hosted by NPC, is visiting Naval Base Norfolk to reach out to Sailors and inform them of the benefits available from the personnel modernization initiatives of the Sailor 2025 program. PHOTO BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST SEAMAN MOISES SANDOVAL/RELEASED

teams were on hand to provide career advice and discuss current and upcoming programs with Sailors.

“There’s not too many times that a Sailor can have their enlisted community manager and a detailer in the same spot at the same time, it’s like one stop shopping,” said Master Chief Electrician’s Mate Douglas Stevenson Jr., Surface Engineering Enlisted Community Manager.

The central feature of CDS was the MyNavy HR Trade Show. Sail-

ors had the opportunity to visit tables filled with information and meet with subject matter experts standing by to discuss many programs and initiatives such as the MyNavy Career Center, eNAVFIT, the Government Travel Charge Card, the MyPCS Travel Voucher, MyNavy Coaching, and many others.

For Sailors new to their careers, CDS also brought with it the Professional Apprenticeship Career Track (PACT) Fleet Engagement Team, which helped more than

450 Sailors earn a rate right on the spot. Held in conjunction with CDS, the PACT Team started their work July 12 and wrapped up July 15.

“This (CDS) is a fantastic event.

This is the biggest event I have ever seen and it’s been nothing but excellent,” said Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class George Whitehead, assigned to Navy Cargo Handling Battalion (NHCB) 1.

“Every single one of my sailors got a rate today. It was fantastic.”

“The Sailors really mean every-

thing and without the men and women in this room we’re not the strongest military on the planet,” said Dietje. “It’s our mission to make sure that we’re taking care of each and every Sailor. CDS brings us closer to our goal: To see the Sailor today.”

Learn more about CDS at https://www.mynavyhr.navy. mil/Career-Management/Talent-Management/CDS. Follow MyNavy HR on Facebook at https://www.facebook. com/MyNAVYHR

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CNRMA’s culinary specialists win CNIC catering competition

By Katisha Draughn-Fraguada

Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads Public Affairs Officer

Two culinary specialists from Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads-Northwest Annex and another from Dam Neck Annex proved that hard work really does pay off after winning the Commander, Navy Installations Command’s Food Services Ashore Culinary Competition at Naval Station Great Lakes on July 14, 2022.

Culinary Specialist 1st Class Makyla Johnson and Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Jarred Horne from NSA Hampton Roads along with Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Dakeyita Moore from the Dam Neck’s galley were among those representing Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic in the competition.

The competition consisted of Navy galley teams from different CNIC regions and installations who were judged on their knife skills, sanitation, sauces, fabrication of protein, and plating/presentation.

“This was a very eye-opening feeling,” said Horne. “To see all the other competitors represent their regions was such an amazing thing to witness and showed just how much talent that was there, not just from my team, but from every single person at the competition.”

In April, Johnson and Horne competed in CNRMA’s Annual Regional Culinary Competition against all the Regional Galleys and won, securing their place in

Teams from Navy galleys throughout the world each prepared an entree and an appetizer during competition at the Commander, Navy Installations Command Culinary Competition, taking place at Naval Station Great Lakes,July 14.

Seven teams consisting of three chefs each from most Navy regions competed to be called the best chefs in CNIC. This is the seventh time the CNIC Culinary Competition took place at Great Lakes. PHOTO BYJOHN SHEPPARD

to compete in the CNIC Culinary Competition. Moore was sent to join CNRMA’s team as she was recognized as the best culinary specialist at the galley located at the Dam Neck Annex.

After being selected for the team they immediately began to prepare for the competition through training, reviewing recipes, and preparing dishes.

“You want to practice how you play,” said Johnson. “Sometimes that means just getting in the kitchen and being creative.”

Johnson, Horne, and Moore cooked a spinach and bell pepper salmon cake with a piccalil-

li sauce for their appetizer, and braised chicken with a coconut lime freekeh, a potato vegetable medley, and a spicy peach chutney for their entrée, resulting in their placing first in the overall competition.

“I am extremely proud of them,” said Chief Culinary Specialist Jonathan Osuna, Leading Culinary Specialist at the Northwest Annex Galley. “They are very talented Sailors and were the absolute best representation for this command and region.”

For these culinary specialists, this competition is the pinnacle of many early days and long weeks

of hard work to ensure they prepared the best quality food to be on the line for base patrons.

“These Sailors did a fantastic job and represented our installation and the U.S. Navy with enthusiasm, dedication, and meticulousness as they worked on and served each dish,” said Capt. Matt Frauenzimmer, commanding officer of NSA Hampton Roads.

“They work hard day in and day out when they prepare meals for our base personnel. This competition gave them the opportunity to showcase their amazing talent and skill and they should be very proud of themselves.”

Horne enjoyed participating in the competition and even connected with a familiar face from his previous duty assignment.

“All the information was incredible and fun to learn. But the best part was being able to see some familiar people,” he said. “My mentor from my previous command, the person who taught me how to cook, also competed and was a member of the second place team.

So not only being able to surpass him but also to stand on stage with him was just such an amazing thing.”

Johnson appreciated the training from the chefs who volunteered their time at the competition.

“We competed against some very talented chefs and I am grateful for that opportunity,” she said.

Johnson has been a culinary specialist for eight years and initially picked the rate because she wanted to work with people.

“I initially didn’t know about the long hours and sometimes grueling work schedule,” she said.

“However, I’ve found myself really enjoying the fruits of my labor and I’m contemplating similar avenues of work outside the Navy.”

For Horne, his love for cooking began when he was 15 years old.

“Cooking has always been a passion of mine and I knew that I wanted to be in the food service industry very early on,” he said.

The culinary specialists continue to excel at cooking at their respective galleys where they are able to truly do something they enjoy — serve delicious and hearty meals to base personnel, every day.

It’s hurricane season! Don’t get caught off guard

By Ninoshka Basantes

Public Affairs Specialist, Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic

The 2022 Hurricane season may have started on June 1, but the peak months are coming up.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

has predicted an above normal activity for 2022 due to the above average temperatures in the Atlantic.

Here is what you need to know: Are you in a flood zone? Go to https://msc.fema.gov/portal/ search to find out.

Stock your emergency kit.

Have a go-bag ready to go if your local government issues an evacuation order.

Keep all your important documents in a waterproof bag.

Maintain a full tank of gas in your vehicle at all times.

Stage flashlights in accessible locations in case of a power out-

age Have extra batteries ready.

Stock up on non-perishable food items.

Ensure you have plenty of water as a hurricane may damage the flow of municipal water.

Have cash, just in case power is out for a long period of time and

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Do not forget about your pets, they need many of the same survival items that people do.

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A sailor’s best friend Petty Officer 3rd Class Novalee Manzella

USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77)

NORFOLK, Va. — Wagging tails and smiling faces are filling the hangar bays of the Nimitzclass aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) once a week throughout the month of July as the ship prepares for an upcoming deployment. The canines are welcomevisitorstotheshipincreasing morale, joy, connectedness, and toughness while decreasing stress for Sailors as the ship wraps up preparations for deployment.

The visits are the results of strategic partnerships developed and collaboration between the ship, Avenger family members, Mutts with a Mission, Crisis Response Canines, and the USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia.

“A lot of people already sent their dogs to other places in preparation for deployment,” said Lt. Sara Faber, assistant air operations officer for George H.W. Bush and a key organizer of the program. “You don’t always realize the place that your animal holds in your life. They have an incredible impact on life and stress management because of the unconditional love they give.”

The partnerships began with an idea from a military spouse, led to discussions with a constellation of organizations inside-and-outside ship, and ended with puppies in the arms of Sailors in the hangar bay.

Thesuccessoftheconceptisalready driving interest at other commands in the region who began requesting visits from the dogs and volunteers as well. The spark of ingenuity and drive toward an achievable, worthy goal collaboratively is an example of how each Sailor or family member of a ship plays a significant role in creatingtheenvironmenttheywant to serve and work within.

Deployment from Page 1

the NATO vignette, developed by CSG 4 and Combined Joint Operations from the Sea Centre of Excellence (CJOS COE).

NATO vignette refers to a period of time during which a NATO command exercises command and controlofexerciseparticipants.The GHWBCSGteamrehearsedatrans-

Much like the Avenger team reflects the best elements of team — the whole of the diverse group of Sailors is greater than the sum of its parts.GeorgeH.W.Bush’scollaborative partnerships with community partners,itsFamilyReadinessGroup, and Ombudsmen deliver incredible valuetothecrewwhowilldeployas the warriors, leaders, teachers, and ambassadors of America.

Anditisisn’tjusttheship’sSailors and leadership team that are taking noticeoftheimpactthefurryfriends have onthe crew.

“It has been a great experience getting to watch the canines strengthen the moral, well-being and mental health of the Sailors on the USS George H. W. Bush,” said Emily Ramsey, an operations specialistwiththeUSOofHampton Roads and Central Virginia. “Seeing aSailorcomeuptothegroupofdogs with the joy and comfort on their faces is like no other. What is even better is when the Sailors sit down, get comfortable and really connect with the dogs. It gives them a sense of home.”

The extension of the program beyond a single-day event is particularly beneficial to the crew. In just a short time, Sailors built bonds with the puppies who came a week earlier, which is helping them connect and express emotions in a way they cannot otherwise, which opensdoorsofdialogueandconnection between shipmates. It helps forge relationships between Sailors, Avenger family members, and theorganizationsinvolvedforfuture collaboration after deployment.

“After the first couple of discussions, I was encouraged that we were moving forward, but I was concerned that we weren’t going to have enough dogs to support what we were looking to do for the crew,” saidJenPollardwhohelpedtospearheadtheeffort.“Butaswecontinued

to press forward and support began to develop organically, it really took off. The opportunities for long term relationships between our Sailors and their families and these organizationsandthefacesoftheSailorsas they meet the dogs each week make it all worth it.”

And while the dogs won’t deploy with the ship, the memories and photos from their visits, along with updates from their handlers on where they are at in their training program, will provide continued connection. In fact, Mutts with a Mission has five puppies — three boys and two girls — that they plan to name based on their experience with the ship and its crew. Sailors aboard the ship already began pitching name ideas for the boys such as Sully, Crew, Avenger, CAVU, Freedom, Sailor, Light, Aviator, and Poppy, andPearl, Liberty, andRobin for the girls.

In addition to the joy and stress relief that comes through playing with the puppies, many of the volunteers and staff from the organizations supporting these events are also veterans including retired nurses, psychologists, and other highly-trained professionals. This adds additional weight and depth to the experience, and also allows Sailors and veterans to work handin-hand to deliberately develop a positive culture and psychological safety aboard the ship — trust being themostimportantoutputandbeating heart of any team.

After visiting with Sailors on the ship, many of the dogs will continue training and continue a life in service and companionship with as specially trained service and/or assistance dogs to qualified veterans, law enforcement officers, and first responders. For example, Brooke Corson founded Mutts with a Mission in 2008 after witnessing the positive impact dogs provided

to the troops returning from overseas deployments. During her time working at Fort Benning, she was inspiredbywatchingherdogAngus interact with the troops, and it was cleartoherthatdogsheldthepower tohealinvisiblewounds.Theorganization placed its first service dog in 2008andcontinuestohelpalleviate the burdens of mobility disabilities and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) today. Renice Zimmerman with Crisis Response Canines and two additional therapy canines joined the visits to further harness the power of the human-canine bond. Their mission is to inspire resiliency and recovery in people affectedbycrisis,traumaordisaster.

Of course, the ship’s namesake President George H.W. Bush was no stranger to man’s best friend. While in office President and Mrs. Bush hadaSpringerSpanielnamedMillie who had puppies, one named Spot who eventually lived in the White HouseasPresidentGeorgeW.Bush’s dog.Mostrecently,PresidentBush’s service dog — a Labrador retriever named Sully — was with him for the last six months of his life. Sully

received wide attention for the way he laid by President’s casket at the state funeral honoring Bush’s life of service to his family and the country. Sully continued serving after the President’s death at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s Facility Dog Program wherehe“willvisitinjuredveterans helping to provide comfort during rehabilitation center sessions and visit with families during what can be an emotional and very difficult time.”

Onethingisforcertain,thesedogs are proving week-after-week that they are a Sailor’s best friend.

George H.W. Bush provides the nationalcommandauthorityflexible, tailorable warfighting capability as the flagship of a carrier strike group that maintains maritime stability and security to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied andpartnerinterests.Formoreinformationabouttheshipyoucanvisitits Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, or officialwebpage.FormoreinformationaboutGeorgeH.W.BushCarrier Strike Group you can visit its official website,Facebook,orLinkedInpage.

ferofauthority(TOA)betweenU.S. 2nd Fleet and Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO), NATO’s rapidly deployable joint headquarters in Portugal. NATO vignettes support thedevelopmentofinteroperability requirementsforfutureforcegeneration and improve allied maritime commandandcontrollinkagesthat are vital in all phases of warfare.

“Our team trained hard for the past year, preparing to face any

challenge ahead and execute whatever mission our country asks of us,” Sareini said. “Our crew is resilient and ready to deliver superior combat capability to deter, and if necessary, defeat America’s adversaries in support of national security.”

The Vipers of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 48, Detachment 5, deployed aboard Nitze.

“HSM 48 will execute and

support any and all missions assigned to the ship and stands firm in our commitment to integrate with Nitze’s talented crew,” said Lt. Cmdr. Kyle Stewart, Nitze’s air operations officer.

Nitze is equipped to operate in high density, multi-threat environmentseitherindependentlyorasan integral member of a carrier strike grouporexpeditionarystrikegroup.

She is a multi-mission warship that is incredibly capable across more

than 24 mission areas.

Theship,whosemottois“Vision, Courage and Determination,” was commissioned in 2005 as the 44th destroyer of the Arleigh Burkeclass. She bears the name of Secretary of the Navy Paul H. Nitze who served under President Lyndon B. Johnson.

For more information on USS Nitze (DDG 94), please visit the ship’s website at https://www. surflant.usff.navy.mil/ddg94/.

Ens. Sydney Hughes holds a dog that was brought on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) by Mutts With a Mission,July 13, 2022.

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Fleet commanders vow to improve accuracy, timeliness of sailors’ pay www.navy.mil The four-star commanders of Naval Forces Europe-Africa, U.S. Fleet Forces Command and U.S. Pacific Fleet have released a joint directive that aims to quickly improve the timeliness and accuracy of Sailors’ pay.

The directive is called a task order and tells subordinate commanders to urgently correct problems that will build trust with Sailors and specifies steps the Navy is taking to solve pay issues, such as creating waterfront teams to reduce transaction backlogs.

“Our Sailors and their families must be paid accurately, consistently, reliably, and most importantly, on time,” the task order released July 9 says. “This is both a quality of life and a readiness issue, and it is certainly commanders’ business.”

Sailors have reported various issues receiving their basic allowance for housing, special pay entitlements, permanent change of

station travel entitlements, separation pay and retirement pay.

“Good, bad, or ugly, it is important that we get after issues that are impeding readiness and our ability to be the best Navy in the world,” said Adm. Daryl Caudle, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command. “Input from our fleet Sailors made it very clear that our pay system is not running smoothly, which is impacting Sailor and family readiness. Timely and accurate pay for our Sailors is a no-fail mission and the task order is our initial plan to get after it.”

Under an initiative by the chief of naval operations called “Get Real, Get Better,” fleet commanders are committed to being “brutally transparent” about problems that must be solved up and down the chain of command that impede readiness.

“A key tenet of ‘Get Real, Get Better’ is to self-assess and correct.

Fleet feedback makes it abundantly clear that we’re missing the mark on Sailor pay,” said U.S. Pacific Fleet Master Chief James

“Smitty” Tocorzic. “We understand the problem and the impacts it’s having on our service members and families. We’re using the Get Real, Get Better framework to dig in and aggressively pursue changes to the way we’ve been doing business.”

The issues with pay stem from a lack of process standardization, insufficient training for pay administrators and immature information technology that never materialized with the centralization of Navy pay transactions at Transaction Service Centers and Regional Support Centers, according to Rear Adm. Stu Satterwhite, Commander, MyNavy Career Center.

When combined with a surge of high-priority transactions supporting families in the wake of the Red Hill fuel spill in Hawaii, the Navy has a large number of pay transactions his team is working to draw down.

“Bottom line, the amount of work in waiting is completely unacceptable, and we are working

toward quickly drawing it down and getting our Sailor Pay program back on track,” Satterwhite said.

“We are in the process of transitioning to a more modern program that manages timely and accurate pay for our Sailors.”

Additional personnel are also being moved into the centers where pay issues are processed.

After their training is complete, these Sailors will take their qualifications back to their command, thereby expanding the pool of qualified personnel who can submit personnel and pay transactions and possess the authority to process those transactions.

Initial teams will be in place by the end of July.

The long-term goal of this initial effort targets Dec. 31 as the date Sailors should begin to receive pay and entitlements within 14 days of becoming eligible for the pay or entitlement.

“This task order is a strong step in the right direction to correct pay challenges with efficient and

long-lasting process improvements. Through ‘Get Real, Get Better,’ we’re asking Navy leaders to think, act and operate differently by being more self-assessing and self-correcting,” said Vice Adm. Jim Kilby, deputy commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command and ‘Get Real, Get Better’ Advisory Group chairman. “As leaders, we must break down barriers for our subordinates. We must be striving not just to fix one problem, but to understand the root causes of the problem, and make our commands better for years to come. Sailor pay is just step one in a long-list of topics we are tackling with a ‘Get Real, Get Better’ mentality.”

Follow-on task orders will address Sailors’ quality of life during maintenance availabilities and the quality of unaccompanied housing, but addressing pay issues is the top priority.

To read the Sailor Pay task order and for more information on “Get Real, Get Better,” visit www.navy. mil/GetRealGetBetter

Keep safety at the forefront during the summer months

By Katisha Draughn-Fraguada

Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads Public Affairs Officer

Summer is in full-swing and people are excited to be heading to the beach, taking family vacations, attending festivals, outdoor concerts, and amusement parks.

While it is always fun and enjoyable to participate in these different activities, we must remember to keep our safety and security at the forefront in order to protect ourselves and our friends and family.

“If you see something, say something and make sure to report any suspicious activity, regardless of where you are,” said Alonzo Johnson, assistant security officer for Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads. “It is important to not leave anything of value in your vehicle in

plainsight.Remember,ifit’sinsight, it can take flight.”

Johnsonalsourgedindividualsto always lock their car doors even if theyplantoonlybeawayfromtheir vehicle for a short period of time, suchaswhenrunningintothestore to pay for gas.

During the summer months, road trips and flights to vacation destinations are common targets for criminal activity, which is why being vigilant and aware of your environment and the people who arearoundwhileyouareinanunfamiliar place is critical.

“It is important to stay prepared by paying attention to your surroundingsandhave a plan ifyou are leaving the area on vacation or for the weekend,” said Michael Works, Safety Director for NSA Hampton Roads. “Get plenty of rest before any trip and map out

thesafestroutetoyourdestination.”

Takingprecautionswhenvisiting commercialestablishmentssuchas malls and shopping centers is also important.

“Always park in well-lit areas or close to the building you will be going into,” said Johnson. “When shopping,besuretoplacepurchases in the trunk or out of sight before going to the next shopping area to park.”

When you are away from home and visiting other places, continue to practice safety tips as if you were still in your local area.

“Blend in with your surroundings by not wearing clothing or carrying items that attract criminal attention and try to always remain low key,” said Johnson. “It is also a good idea to reduce your vulnerability and exposure by traveling in a small group, and only use automo-

biles and residences with adequate security features.”

Your chosen mode of transportation is also an important decision and brings with it additional responsibilities, as well as some risks.

“More people are active during the summer months so there is moreactivityontheroadsandhighways,” said Works. “Most people vacation with their families during the summer, which can increase the probability of accidents on the roadways.”

Works emphasized the importance of making an appointment to check your vehicle prior to a trip to make sure that it is in good condition and running properly.

“You should get your vehicle inspectedbyacertifiedmechanicto ensurecriticalsystemsarefunctioning as designed,” he said. “Routine

maintenance should be scheduled andconductedforoptimumperformance from your vehicle.”

Other helpful tips include maintainingaclutterfreevehicle,removing GPS systems from view when leaving your vehicle, and replacing standard license plate screws with theft deterrent screws.

“You can reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim of a larceny, robbery, or burglary by locking up your valuables, tightening security practices at work and home and, if an incident does occur, providing the police with details,” said Johnson. “Security is a team effort so it is importantthatweworktogetherso that we can all remain safe during the summer and year round.”

Foradditionalresourcesonsafety awareness, visit the Naval Safety Command’s website, https://navalsafetycommand.navy.mil

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Norfolk MWR hosts 2022 Run for a Cause 5K

By Mass Communication

Specialist 2nd Class Joseph T. Miller

Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department hosted the annual 2022 “Run for a Cause 5K Color Run” at McClure Field, onboardNavalStationNorfolk,July 15, 2022.

The Run for a Cause 5K Color RunwascreatedAnthonyBenning, the NAVSTA Norfolk MWR fitness director, and his MWR team, who wanted to create an event that would give the spotlight to lesser causes.

“We started this event five or six years ago,” said Benning. “We starteditbecausepeoplearealways looking to run a 5K for a cause, and we are not able to, as much as we would like to, do a 5K for every cause.Becauseofthiswedecidedto make a 5K that can represent every cause in a fun way.”

The participants, including Sailors,theirfamilies,andchildrenfrom the child care centers on NAVSTA Norfolk,wereinvitedtowearshirts representing their cause of choice.

Runners and walkers gathered at

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on the Japanese island on Feb. 21, 1945 with the 21st Marines of the Third Marine Division. Two days later, he was startled out of a slumber by the sounds of jubilation.

“Suddenly, the Marines around me started jumping up and down, firing their weapons in the air,” Williams recalled years later to the Marine Corps History Division.

“My head was buried in the sand.

ThenIlookedupandsawOldGlory on top of Mount Suribachi.”

The flag-raising, famously captured by Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal and immortalized in bronze at the Marine Corps War Memorial, became inspirational fuel for the battle soon to come.

That afternoon, Williams volunteered to clear a path for Marine tanks and personnel carriers through an enemy network of “pillbox” bunkers and mines buried in black volcanic sands. He went forward alone, armed with a flamethrower.

For four hours, Williams dodged Japanese machine-gun fire to wipe

Runners reach the“Run For a Cause 5K Color Run”finish line at McClure Field onboard Naval Station Norfolk, June 17, 2022. The race was held by Norfolk’s Morale Welfare and Recreation Department and allowed participants to represent any cause they were passionate about. PHOTOS BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 2ND CLASS EMILY CASAVANT/RELEASED

McClure Field where MWR had tablessetupwithfood,drinks,event shirts, and promo gear. There were also information booths with sponsors of the run and a live DJ. The event kicked off at 9:00 a.m. behindMcClureFieldwithrunners takingoffinaflurryofmulti-colored chalk. Midway along their route,

the runners ran through another barrage of chalk dyes and looped aroundthepierareaandNAVSTA’s marina and ended back at McClure Field.

Torpedoman’s Mate 1st Class, Matthew Armenta, was the first to reach the finish line and he spoke about the cause that he ran for.

“Iranforthecauseofinclusivity,” said Armenta. “This run was very fun and exciting, and I think it’s great that they allow us to run for the causes that matter to us.”

AsArmentaandtheotherparticipants for the event crossed the finish line, they were bombarded with one final blast of color. The

run ended with drinks, snacks and socializing.

The 2022 Run for a Cause 5K ColorRunwassponsoredbyUSAA, BuschGardensandFirstCommand.

For more information on future eventshostedbyNAVSTANorfolk’s MWR please visit https://www. navylifema.com/events.

out one pillbox after another, at one point mounting a pillbox to insert the nozzle of his flamethrower through an air vent. The resulting inferno incinerated the Japanese soldiers inside and silenced their guns.

In another moment, Williams charged into a group of enemy soldiers brandishing bayonets and killed them with a burst of flame.

Williams destroyed seven pillboxes in total and returned to headquarters five times to replenish his weapons when his supply of diesel fuel and high-octane gasoline ran out.

“His unyielding determination and extraordinary heroism in the face of ruthless enemy resistance were directly instrumental in neutralizing one of the most fanatically defended Japanese strong points encountered by his regiment,” read Williams’ Medal of Honor citation.

Two of the four riflemen who covered Williams during the mission were killed — early casualties of what would become the bloodiest battle in the history of the Marine Corps, with nearly 7,000 dead. Of the 20,000 Japanese defenders, only about 1,000

survived, according to the Naval History and Heritage Command.

Williams fought through the remainder of the campaign on Iwo Jimathoughhewaswoundedinthe leg by shrapnel on March 6, 1945.

He returned to the U.S. in September after Japan’s surrender marked the end of World War II and he was presented the Medal of Honor by President Harry Truman the next month.

Years later, Williams said he could never satisfactorily answer a frequently posed question: Where did his bravery come from?

“Everybody has some instinct of bravery,” he said in a 2020 interviewwiththeDefenseDepartment.

“And,aslongastheycancontrolthe fear, you can be brave.”

Williamsalsoattributedhisfortitude to a hardscrabble upbringing in Quiet Dell, W.Va., where he was born Oct. 2, 1923, as the youngest of 11 children. Several of his siblings died during the 1918-19 flu pandemic.

“We were taught in the [Great] Depression years, if you didn’t have it, you had to make it,” he said. “And the only way you could make it was to work at it. Our upbringing gave us the confidence that developed

into bravery.”

Williams helped his parents run their small dairy farm and after his father died of a heart attack when Williamswas11,hetookonoddjobs to support the family. He quit high school to join the Civilian Conservation Corps and later drove a taxi, sometimes delivering telegrams to the families of fallen soldiers.

Born weighing just 3 ½ pounds, Williams grew to stand just 5 feet 6 inches tall. That was initially too short to enlist in the Marine Corps but became the service’s minimum height requirement in 1943, allowing Williams to finally become a Marine.

He was adamant about joining the branch after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Two of his brothersservedintheArmybutWilliams intensely disliked theirwool brown uniforms, calling the outfit “the ugliest thing in town.”

“I decided I did not want to be in thatthing,”hetoldTheWashington Post in 2020. “I want to be in those dress blues.”

Despite his small stature, Williamsbecamea“forceofnature” inthemilitary,saidSenateMinority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. Williams remained in the

Marine Corps as a reservist, retiring as chief warrant officer in 1969.

He worked as a counselor for the Veterans Administration and created the Woody Williams Foundation to serve Gold Star military families.

“The thing that drew a farm boy from West Virginia to a lifetime of patriotic service could best be described as gravitational pull,” McConnell said. “Even his improbable safe return from dangerous combat couldn’t convince him that he’d actually done enough.”

Michelle Jenks, a member of a Texan Iwo Jima reunion committee, met Williams in 2007 and she said his dedication to his fellow veterans extended well into his twilight years. He would go to the reunioneveryyear,withagrandson in tow, and regularly kept in touch with Jenks and her family, she said.

Williams and his late wife, Ruby, had two daughters, Tavie Jane and Tracie Jean, as well as multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

“He was just an amazing, amazing man,” Jenks said. “His grandsons are just as amazing as he is, and they will carry on his legacy very well.”

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Team investigating racial disparity in military justice embarks on installation visits

By C. Todd Lopez DOD News

In May, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks directed the creation of an internal review team to look into the root causes of racial disparities in the military’s investigative and justice systems. Now, members of that team have embarked on conducting a series of listening sessions

and visits to military installations to undertake the work that will help them deliver a final report to the deputy secretary.

“Racial disparities in the investigative and military justice systems have been a problem for far too long, and it is incumbent on the Department to take immediate action to correct these issues wherever they exist,” Hicks wrote in a memorandum delivered May 3 to Pentagon lead-

ership, commanders of combatant commands and others. “Our people deserve nothing less.”

In the memorandum, the internal review team was given three months to look into the root causes of racial disparities in the investigative and military justice systems.

“The review will provide actionable recommendations that the Department

can implement to improve policies, programs, processes and resources to address these disparities,” Hicks said of the team’s work. “It will incorporate ongoing work within the military departments and complement independent external reviews of this issue.”

The team began work June 1 and will deliver the findings to Hicks by August 24.

Navy takes accountability actions after USS Bonhomme Richard fire investigation www.navy.mil WASHINGTON - The U.S. Navy completed the accountability actions in support of the command investigation into the July 2020 fire aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Adm. Samuel Paparo, the Consolidated Disposition Authority (CDA), made individual disposition decisions and Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro issued a Secretarial Letter of Censure (SLOC).

As CDA, Paparo made 27 individual disposition decisions, which were primarily focused on the ship’s fire prevention, readiness, and response efforts. The disposition decisions included six Nonjudicial Punishments (NJP) with guilty findings, two NJPs with Matter of Interest Filings (MIF) and a Letter of Instruction (LOI), two NJP dismissals with a warning, one additional MIF, five other LOIs, three Non-Punitive Letters of Caution (NPLOC), two letters to former Sailors documenting substandard performance, and six no-action determinations.

Paparo’s CDA accountability actions

were primarily focused on USS Bonhomme Richard’s leadership and the fire response team. Paparo awarded punitive letters of reprimand and forfeitures of pay to Capt. Gregory Scott Thoroman, former commanding officer, and Capt. Michael Ray, former executive officer. Former Command Master Chief Jose Hernandez was awarded a punitive letter of reprimand.

After a thorough and careful review, the CDA issued LOIs to Rear Adm. Scott Brown, U.S. Pacific Fleet director of fleet maintenance, and Rear Adm. Eric Ver Hage, commander, Navy Regional Maintenance Center.

Additionally, Secretary Del Toro issued a Secretarial Letter of Censure (SLOC) to Vice Adm. (ret) Richard Brown. At the time of the fire, Vice Adm. (ret) Brown was Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet.

“When leaders’ actions or inactions result in the loss of life or capital resources, the senior leadership of the Department of the Navy has a responsibility to determine the root cause and hold those accountable,” Del Toro said in a message sent to the De-

partment of the Navy on June 2. “This fire could have been prevented with adequate oversight into the ship’s material condition and the crew’s readiness to combat a fire.”

The CDA’s actions are separate and distinct from the ongoing criminal proceedings against Seaman Apprentice Ryan Mays, who is accused of arson and hazarding a vessel.

The accountability actions do not represent the entirety of corrective actions following the fire aboard USS Bonhomme Richard.

“Losing Bonhomme Richard to this fire was preventable. We are making significant changes in the way the Navy learns and leads so that this does not happen again,” said Adm. William Lescher, Vice Chief of Naval Operations.

Lescher specifically pointed to three key institutional reforms that go beyond firefighting and prevention: the Get Real, Get Better initiative is designed to scale Navy-best leadership behavior and problem-solving across the Navy; the elevation of the Naval Safety Center to the Naval Safety Command with a new mandate as

the naval enterprise lead for non-nuclear safety standards, expertise, and oversight; and the VCNO and Under Secretary-led Learning to Action Board which serves to both implement key lessons learned and assess the effectiveness of corrective actions over time.

“What we have learned from both our strongest and our weakest performance is that consistently practicing Get Real, Get Better leadership is the most powerful way to make the Navy better. The Get Real, Get Better initiative will sharpen Navy readiness and reduce the variability in the performance between our strongest and weakest performers,” said Lescher. “It reflects our commitment to invest in people as the center of what we do. Reinforcing and rewarding critical thinking, empowering our Sailors to find and fix problems at their level, and challenging leaders to remove barriers to their teams’ performance.”

The Navy’s revised Charge of Command and the Get Real, Get Better principles, both posted on the www.navy.mil website, include more information on these foundational initiatives.

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Heroes at Home

Aviation Corpsman helps deliver baby in parking lot

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On June 3, 2022, while standing administrative duty at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, Murphy assisted in delivering a baby girl.

Murphy was standing administrative duty during what she said was a “long, quiet night” at the medical center when a man approached the Quarterdeck desk to let staff know his was wife might be in labor. Murphy stayed calm and grabbed a wheel chair to assist the patient, but she quickly realized there wasn’t much time to move the mother to Labor and Delivery.

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Within seconds, Murphy was aided by Labor and Delivery nurses to help the family into the medical center. Murphy says being able to help deliver the baby was a great experience, but she isn’t

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Calhoun, a Selected Reserve member attached to U.S. Fleet Forces Command Maritime Operations Center (N3 FCC) in Norfolk, Va., initially thought of his idea during a mobilization exercise where he realized shifting many of the mobilization requirements to a secure mobile platform would make the process faster and more efficient for both Sailors and Navy Reserve Center staff.

“In this era of strategic competition, we must be ready on day one,” said Calhoun. “Empowering Sailors to use their mobile device to complete a significant portion of pre-mobilization requirements will improve the overall experience for the modern-day Sailor and save critical time during mass mobilizations to get warfighting-ready Sailors on station faster.”

The envisioned mobile application could reduce duplicative administrative requirements for both members and mobilization staff, save critical time by auto-populating data fields across multiple documents, provide realtime transparency and progress status for members and leader-

ship throughout the process, and enable clear and customizable views and reports.

Additionally, the app could remove the difficulties some Reserve members have accessing CAC-enabled sites outside an NMCI environment and would “ensure our ability to mass mobilize, predictably, at scale, and with seamless administration activation workflows” as outlined in the Navy Reserve Fighting Instructions 2022.

“We are already moving out on the design for Lt. Cmdr. Calhoun’s mobile application,” said Mustin.

“His idea to add mobile technology to our distributed activation process helps us achieve our goal of mobilizing the entire Selected Reserve force of 50,000 in 30 days, if required.” i3 Waypoints is an approach to inventing: innovate something entirely new; improve on something already established; or integrate several ideas, products or processes rendering the former completely obsolete. Mustin introduced the annual competition to fast-track transformative ideas from across the Navy directly to the highest levels of the Navy Reserve, without filters or bureaucratic barriers.

One-hundred and seven submissions were received in a five-week period. Five final entries were subsequently chosen and presented to a panel hosted by Mustin during a taped session at Fort Meade, Md., June 28, 2022. The other panelists were retired Vice Adm. Andrew “Woody” Lewis, Mr. Bruce E. Mosler, chairman, global brokerage of Cushman & Wakefield, Inc., Navy Reserve Force Master Chief Tracy L. Hunt and 2021 Navy Reserve Sailor of the Year Chief Yeoman (Select) Jasmyn Phinizy.

“The large number of creative, thoughtful strategic ideas submitted in a relatively short timeframe far exceeded our original expectations,” said Mustin. “It demonstrates our Reserve Force’s commitment to innovate, improve efficiencies, and reduce administrative burdens, allowing us to focus on warfighting readiness — our one and only priority. With suchanenthusiasticresponsefrom the force, and so many great ideas to modernize the way we do business, we saw enough in this inaugural event to commit to making i3 Waypoints an annual program.

Very little is more important to us than keeping the direct pipeline

open for creative ideas to flow to top leadership without filter or disruption.”

The other i3 Waypoints finalists and their submissions were: Lt. Brian Adornato, Naval Sea Systems Command, Surge Maintenance Sacramento: “Create a New Category of Personnel: Civilian Technicians” Cmdr. Bobby Hsu, Director of Navy Staff, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations: “Official Navy Reserve YouTube Channel” Cmdr. Sarah McGann, Navy Personnel Command (PERS-9), and Lt. Josh Didawick, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations for Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education (MPT&E): “New Policy for Reserve Retirement Education Across the Career Continuum” Cmdr. Scott Mericle, Navy Reserve Operations, Plans and Policy (N5), Commander, Second Fleet: “Improve Active to Reserve Transition” The streamlined broadcast can be viewed at: https://www.navyreserve.navy. mil/Resources/I3-Waypoints/ https://www.dvidshub.net/ video/850303 https://www.youtube.com/c/ usnavyreserve

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Amid the celebrations of the July Fourth weekend, a crew from Naval Air Station Patuxent River’s Search and Rescue (SAR)“SAR Dogs”squadron was called into action July 1 for a boater in distress on the Choptank River.

Pax River Search and Rescue performs rescue over holiday weekend

By Patrick Gordon

Nas Patuxent River Public Affairs Officer

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — A father and daughter were fishing on the river when their boat became disabled, drifting into a rocky break protecting a waterway. But rescue efforts were initially hampered by the depth of the Choptank.

“A Sea Tow vessel was unable to recover them due to shallow water. The Coast Guard was called and they were met with the same issues,” said Lt.

Wendy Zehner, Pax River Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) Officer and co-pilot on the rescue flight. “The Coast Guard then called the Pax SAR Squadron Duty Officer Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Chelcey Justiniano and relayed the request.”

Lt. Andrew Brumbeloe, Pax SAR Operations Officer and pilot during the rescue flight, positioned the aircraft over the breakwater as Naval Aircrewman 2nd Class Michael McCarthy readied Naval Air-

crewman 2nd Class Eladio Perez to be lowered onto the boat.

“We did one pass and setup for a hover into the wind,” said Zehner. “The crew determined that the rescue basket would be the best device for the small child so we lowered Perez to prepare them for hoisting.”

Once lowered to the break, Perez placed the nine-year-old in the rescue basket first, raising her into the SAR helicopter, followed by her father. Both were transported to Easton Airfield

with no injuries.

Brumbeloe said that while the majority of calls Pax SAR receives to assist civilians are for mariners that have been lost at sea, warmer weather and holidays typically account for an increase in emergency calls; this was the fifth call to NAS Pax River’s SAR to assist the Coast Guard this year, and the second that required a hoist from a civilian vessel. He added that working with mission partners from the U.S. Coast Guard ensure that if one method of recovery doesn’t work,

an alternative can usually be found.

“The Coast Guard Sector Maryland responded with their rescue vessel in an attempt to reach the stranded survivors before they requested an air recovery,” said Brumbeloe. “And no medical attention was required, thankfully.”

For more information regarding NAS Patuxent River visit https://ndw.cnic.navy.mil/Installations/NAS-Patuxent-River/, www.facebook.com/NASPaxRiver, and www.twitter. com/NASPaxRiverPAO .

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The future USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) departed Huntington Ingalls Shipyard to conduct Acceptance Trials in the Gulf of Mexico. Acceptance Trials are the last significant milestone before delivery of the ship to the Navy later this year. U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 2ND CLASS DUSTIN KNIGHT/RELEASED

Future USS Fort Lauderdale sails away

By Petty Officer 2nd Class Dustin Knight PASCAGOULA, Miss. — Underway, Shift Colors! The Navy’s newest amphibious transport dock ship, the future USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28), began her maiden voyage as the ship departed from Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Miss., July 11, en route to her commissioning site in Fort Lauderdale, Fl. and homeport in Norfolk, Va. “With a crew of over 360 Sailors, Fort Lauderdale is the first ship for over 240 of them and for many, this will be their first time at sea,” Quaresimo said. “It is exciting to

watch the team come together and operate our ship at sea for the very first time.”

After years of hard work and dedication by both Huntington Ingalls Industries and the crew of the ship, the Mighty Fort Lauderdale is ready to become a part of the Fleet and the greatest ship on the waterfront.

“Our team is fully ready for anything,” said Quaresimo. “In 10 short weeks we have certified in multiple warfare areas and have met all Sail Away requirements.

We have brought online each and every system from scratch. From stem to stern each department has demonstrated their preparedness

for getting underway by exceeding the standards required of them.

The crew is simply amazing.”

During her transit to Norfolk and prior to her commissioning, Fort Lauderdale will conduct hull, mechanical, and electrical system shakedown events as well as navigation checks, flight deck and well deck operations and combat systems test events. Additionally, the crew will participate in training events to continue honing their familiarity with the ship and how to combat any casualty that may arise.

“Everyone onboard is extremely excited to sail to our namesake city for commissioning,” mentioned Quaresimo. “The tremendous

support we have received from the City of Fort Lauderdale and our Commissioning Committee is really remarkable. Simply put, commissioning is going to be an amazing, once in a life time, event.”

Amphibious transport dock ships are warships that embark, transport and land elements of a landing force for a variety of expeditionary warfare missions.

LPDs are used to transport and land Marines, their equipment, and supplies by embarked Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) or conventional landing craft and amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) augmented by helicopters or vertical take-off and landing aircraft

(MV 22). These ships support amphibious assault, special operations, or expeditionary warfare missions and serve as secondary aviation platforms for amphibious operations.

Fort Lauderdale is the twelfth San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship of the United States Navy and is the first ship to be named for Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Fort Lauderdale will commission at Port Everglades in the City of Fort Lauderdale July 30.

For more news on PCU Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) visit https://www.facebook.com/ FORTLAUDERDALELPD28.

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NRL, Aerospace Industry hosts 18th Annual CanSat Student Challenge

By Samina Mondal

U.S. Naval Research Laboratory

WASHINGTON — After countless hours of preparation, flight testing, and launching, 23 student teams from universities and colleges around the world participated in the CanSat Aerospace Competition at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) in Blacksburg, Virginia, June 11-12, 2022.

Since 2005, the CanSat Competition, organized by the American Astronautical Society (AAS) alongside the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), has organized an annual student design-build-launch competition for space-related topics. Although similar competitions exist for other fields of engineering (robots, radio-control airplanes, racing cars, etc.), most space-related competitions are paper design competitions. Throughout the past years, NRL has been devoted to supporting CanSat in its efforts to further student’s aerospace exploration through the development of aeronautical exploration and STEM education.

This year’s competition tasked teams to design a CanSat consisting of a container and a payload, that teams designed around the structure of a container by a 10-meter long tether. Once the CanSat deployed from the rocket, it was to demonstrate the ability to descend at a rate of 15 m/s using a parachute. During that time, the payload must have maintained the orientation of a video camera pointing in the south direction and 45 degrees downward to ensure terrain was in the frame.

Ivan Galysh, Section Head of NRL’s Digital Signal Processing Section of the Precise Navigation and Timing Branch, CanSat competition director, recounted being impressed by the teams’, “documentation provided displaying a very detailed outline of their payload. This truly shows that they have dedicated themselves and their skills to a successful launch.”

Throughout the second day of the competition, students gathered around the Kentland Farm of Virginia Tech to place the final touches on their models. On launch day, tensions were high amongst teams as they eagerly anticipated a successful deployment. University of Alabama at Huntsville’s leader of Team Star Saber, Tristan McGinnis, explained his team’s

A rocket is launched into the sky during the American Astronautical Society CanSat Competition on June 11, 2022 in Blacksburg, Virginia. CanSat Competition is an annual student design, build and launch competition for space related topics. U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY JONATHAN STEFFEN

desire to not only execute a successful launch, but utilize their time at CanSat to enjoy collaborating and learning with one another.

“As a computer science major, I initially came into the competition wanting to engage in programming the payload. But along the way, hurdle after hurdle, I found myself engaging in different forms from aerospace to electrical engineering. It is such a well-rounded project,” said McGinnis, who indicated his team is looking forward to participating in the competition again next year.

After a full day of launching rockets for 23 present teams, first place in the 2022 CanSat competition went to Team Descendere of Assumption College, Bangkok, Thailand. The

remaining winners were: Second place - Team PWr Aerospace Team of Wroclaw University of Science and Technology Poland, Wroclaw, Poland Third place - Team Bamantara EEPISAT of Politeknik Elektronika Negeri, Surabaya, Indonesia Fourth place to Team Heriot Watt CanSat of Heriot-Watt University, UK, Edinburgh, Scotland Fifth place to Team Soton CanSat of University of Southampton, UK, Southampton, United Kingdom.Jim Way, executive director of the American Aeronautical Society, emphasized the importance of CanSat facilitating student’s ability to interact with like-minded peers from across the world. He noted how the

teams came together to express their love of science, and feel a sense of pride in their hard work.

“It is a phenomenal competition for aspiring aerospace professionals — truly the closest you can get to a realistic project for their future careers in the field,” said Way. NRL’s continued investment within CanSat is representative of its current and future Department of the Navy workforce, which enhances the Navy and Marine Corps’ ability to meet present and future war-fighting challenges. NRL science, technology, engineering, and mathematics serves to inspire, engage, and educate the next generation of aeronautical scientists and engineers.

If you are interested in par-

ticipating in CanSat or are a government agency looking to support the next annual competition, please log onto: www. cansatcompetition.com or contact NRL Corporate Communications at (202) 480-3746 or nrlpao@nrl.navy.mil.

About the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory NRL is a scientific and engineering command dedicated to research that drives innovative advances for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps from the seafloor to space and in the information domain. NRL is located in Washington, D.C. with major field sites in Stennis Space Center, Mississippi; Key West, Florida; Monterey, California, and employs approximately 3,000 civilian scientists, engineers and support personnel.

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Armed Forces Classic returns in 2022 with USS Abraham Lincoln www.navy.mil WASHINGTON - The U.S. Navy is proud to partner with ESPN Events to host the 2022 Armed Forces Classic men’s college basketball game featuring Gonzaga and Michigan State universities, Nov. 11, 2022, on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif.

“It is truly an honor that, on Veteran’s Day in the centennial year of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, we will host the Armed Forces Classic basketball game on the flight deck of one of our most renowned aircraft carriers, USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72),” said Vice Adm. Kenneth Whitesell, Commander, Naval Air Forces. “Those who serve, and who have served, know that the military is the ultimate team sport, and I can think of no better way to salute our men and women in uniform than to celebrate this all-American pastime together on one of our nation’s capital warships.”

Since 2012, this event has featured men’s college basketball programs competing on military bases and at Armed Services locations around the world.

“We are honored to have the unique opportunity to stage the Armed Forces Classic on the USS Abraham Lincoln,” said Clint Overby, Vice President, ESPN Events. “First and foremost, we want to thank the men and women of the Navy, and the entire Armed Forces, for allowing us into their world to share their stories and to thank them for their service to our country. We will work with the teams, the Navy and our collective Events group to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants and spectators.”

The 2022 game between Gonzaga and Michigan State on USS Abraham Lincoln will be the first Armed Forces Classic event since 2019.

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Blue Angels select officers for 2023 show season Petty Officer 1st Class Robert Baldock

Lt. Cmdr. Brian Vaught, of Englewood, Colo., is a naval flight officer currently assigned to the Naval School of Aviation Safety. He graduated from the University of Colorado in 2008.

Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron

NAS PENSACOLA, Florida (NNS) — The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, selected six new officers to join the team for the 2023 air show season.

The squadron selected two F/A-18E/F Super Hornet pilots, an events coordinator, a C-130J Super Hercules pilot, an aviation maintenance officer, and a flight surgeon to replace outgoing team members.

Among those team members selected this year is the squadron’s first woman F/A-18E/F demonstration pilot. For over 55 years, hundreds of women have served with the Blue Angels representing the very best of the Navy and Marine Corps. Come the start of the 2023 show season, these six selectees will join the ranks of the U.S. Navy’s most elite aviation officers, ground support officers, and enlisted maintenance personnel already serving on the team.

“We had an overwhelming number of applicants from all over the globe this year,” said Capt.

Brian Kesselring, commanding officer and flight leader of the Blue Angels. “We look forward to training our fantastic new team members, passing on the torch, and watching the incredible things this team will accomplish in 2023.”

Each year, the Blue Angels select finalists to interview at the team’s home base of Naval Air Sta-tion (NAS) Pensacola, Fla., during the week of the Pensacola Beach Air Show; selections are made at the conclusion of that week. This year’s Pensacola Beach Air Show took place July 6-9.

The selected 2023 officers include: F/A-18E/F Demonstration Pilots:

Lt. Cmdr. Thomas Zimmerman, of Baltimore, Md., is currently assigned to the “Red Rippers”

C-130 Demonstration Pilot:

Marine Corps Capt. Samuel Petko, of Osceola, Ind., is a KC-130J Hercules pilot currently as-signed to the “Sumos” of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152. He graduated from Indiana University in 2014.

Maintenance Officer: Lt. Philippe Warren, of Williamsburg, Va. is a flight surgeon currently assigned to the“Fighting Griffins”of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266. He graduated from the University of Virginia in 2014.

Lt. Cmdr. Thomas Zimmerman, of Baltimore, Md., is currently assigned to the“Red Rippers”of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2009. PHOTO BY

Lt. Amanda Lee, of Mounds View, Minn., is currently assigned to the“Gladiators”of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106. She graduated from Old Dominion University in 2013. PHOTO BY CHIEF

PHOTO BY CHIEF PETTY OFFICER PAUL ARCHER, NAVY FLIGHT DEMONSTRATION SQUADRON

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PETTY OFFICER PAUL ARCHER, NAVY FLIGHT DEMONSTRATION SQUADRON

Marine Corps Capt. Samuel Petko, of Osceola, Ind., is a KC-130J Hercules pilot currently as-signed to the “Sumos”of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152. He graduated from Indiana University in 2014. PHOTO BY CHIEF PETTY

Lt. Cmdr. Brian Vaught, of Englewood, Colo., is a naval flight officer currently assigned to the Naval School of Aviation Safety.

He graduated from the University of Colorado in 2008. PHOTO BY

Lt. Cmdr. Greg Jones, of Cary, N.C., is an aviation maintenance officer currently assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit John F. Kennedy (CVN 79). He graduated from Elon University in 2008.

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of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2009.

Lt. Amanda Lee, of Mounds View, Minn., is currently assigned to the “Gladiators” of Strike Fighter Squadron(VFA)106.Shegraduated

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Lt. Cmdr. Greg Jones, of Cary, N.C., is an aviation maintenance officer currently assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit John F. Kennedy (CVN 79). He graduated from Elon University in 2008.

Flight Surgeon:

Lt. Philippe Warren, of Williamsburg,Va.isaflightsurgeon currently assigned to the “Fighting Griffins” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266.

He graduated from the University of Virginia in 2014.

New team members will report to the squadron in September for a two-month turnover period. Upon completion of the 2022 show season, which concludes in November with the Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show at NAS Pensacola, the team will embark on a rigorous five-month training program at NAS Pensacola and Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif.

The mission of the Blue Angels is to showcase the teamwork and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps through flight demonstrations and community outreach while in-spiring a culture of excellence and service to country.

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5 reasons to add lobster to summer meals

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The 2021 Navy Lodge of the Year Grand Winner is Navy Lodge North Island, California. PHOTO BY KRISTINE STURKIE, NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND

NEXCOM’s Navy Lodge Program announces annual award winners News Release

The Navy Exchange Service Command’s (NEXCOM) Navy Lodge Program announced its 2021 award winners during a virtual event on July 12. The awards were presented by NEXCOM’s Chief Executive Officer, retired Rear Adm. Robert J. Bianchi and Christopher Settelen, Vice President, NEXCOM’s Navy Lodge Program.

“I’m so proud of all of our Navy

Lodge associates for the support and service they provided to our military members and their families this past year,” said Settelen.

“Over the past two years, they have worked through unprecedented conditions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. These annual awards are a great way to recognize that hard work and show our appreciation for the dedication and tenacity of our associates as they continue to provide

PREMIER guest service every day to our deserving patrons.”

The Edward E. Carlson Award is given to the Navy Lodge that has the highest scores in Donovan guest and associate satisfaction, operations, quality assurance assessment and financial performance. The 2021 Navy

Lodge of the Year Grand Winner is Navy Lodge North Island, California; Navy Lodge San Diego California is the winner in the large category; Jones and Navy Lodge Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, is the winner in the medium Category.

Professional, dedicated, hard-

working, enthusiastic and outstanding communicator are just a few of the words used to describe Mark Jones, the Navy Lodge Program Associate of the Year. Jones, a Maintenance Supervisor at Navy Lodge Monterey, California, has worked at the Navy Lodge since 2008 when he started as a Flex Guest Service Representative. Jones wears many Turn to Award, Page 3

Legendary promoter and TV host David Crockett talks Ric Flair’s Last Match, Starrcast V and wrestling memories Part I Interview Conducted

By Yiorgo We are one week away from THE event that has captivated the pro wrestling world. After an absence of almost three years, Starrcast V, a wrestling convention that also presents dozens of “stage shows’ ‘ featuring live podcasts, live wrestling matches, a roast, panel discussions, Q&A sessions and so much more.

The brainchild of Conrad Thompson, it will be taking place July 29th-31st in Nashville, Tennessee. Starting with “The Roast of Ric Flair” Friday night July 29th, then Saturday July 30th is filled with panel discussions and photo ops with a who’s who of the pro wrestling world.

It culminates Sunday night July 31st at 6:05 PM with a card full of wrestling matches, highlighted by the main event of “Ric Flair’s Last Match.” If you can’t be there in person, you can access all the Pay-Per-Views at https:// www.fite.tv/vl/pc/thuzio/united-states/ For all the up to date information, package deals and any questions, go to https://starrcast. com/ Yiorgo: With us today is legendary promoter and TV host David Crockett, of the famed

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Eggleston expand on the penninsula with the Eggleston Wellness Center

By Kristen Ricks

Director Of Marketing For Eggleston

David Crockett. PHOTO COURTESY DAVID CROCKETT COLLECTION

Jim Crockett Promotions. David, along with the podfather and mortgage guy himself Conrad Thompson, formed an unstoppable tag-team and have taken the wrestling world by storm.

They are presenting “Ric Flair’s Last Match” event. David, how did you and Conrad first connect and what brought you together

originally David Crockett: It was around Christmas a few years ago, and Tony Schiavone called me and asked me if I wanted to do his and Conrad’s podcast, “What Happened When?” I said yes and that started the relationTurn to Crockett, Page 3

NORFOLK, Va. — After nearly 20 years of delivering its mission on the Peninsula, Eggleston has invested over $2.3 million to continue to provide key services for adults with disabilities in this region of Hampton Roads. Earlier this year, Eggleston opened a new day program facility, the Eggleston Wellness Center, at 645 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard in Newport News and purchased two homes for its residential services program.

Until recently, Eggleston leased

a building and four residential homes on the 40-acre campus of the Sarah Bonwell Hudgins Foundation campus in Hampton. Once an innovative setting for people with disabilities to live, learn, and play, changing legislation meant campus-settings like this one are no longer considered community integrated.

Eggleston’s Chief Executive Officer, Paul J. Atkinson Sr. explains, “It is our priority as we grow to ensure our programs and services are inclusive and accessi-

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Chincoteague Island celebrates 97 Year tradition Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company Host Pony Roundup, Swim and Auction News Release

Courtesy of Chincoteague Chamber Of Commerce

Chincoteague Island, Va. - Pony Penning is a time of homecoming and celebration for those who have ever claimed Chincoteague Island as their home. Folks gather the last full week in July to rekindle, reconnect, and recharge with family and friends during this exciting week of pony fever. Visitors from around the world experience an event like none other.

Thousands line the shores of Veterans Memorial Park and Pony Swim Lane to watch the world-famous Chincoteague Ponies make their annual pilgrimage from Assateague Island, VA to Chincoteague Island. Charter boats and kayaks filled with eager onlookers line the Assateague Channel creating a pathway for the ponies as they make their yearly swim from shore to shore. The Town of Chincoteague will provide enhanced viewing of the event on a large Jumbotron located at Veterans Memorial Park.

Festivities begin with the South Herd roundup on Saturday, July 23rd at 8 a.m. The North Herd will be rounded up on Sunday, July 24th at 6 a.m. The North Herd of wild Chincoteague Ponies will join the South Herd to await the “big day” in the traditional Beach Walk on Assateague Island at 6 a.m. on Monday, July 25th. The annual swim on Wednesday, July 27th is at the earliest morning slack tide— window between 8:30-10:30 a.m.

Visit www.chincoteaguechamber.com/pony-penning and the chamber’s Facebook page for any updates, shuttle map, and information including where to park if you are coming in for the day, helpful hints and full schedule of events.

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Shuttle buses will start running at 5 a.m.

The auction of foals takes place on Thursday morning July 28th at 8 a.m. at the Carnival Grounds located at 3648 Main Street. The auction will also feature a virtual component, so register beforehand if you plan to bid online. A special treat at the pony auction this year is a “once in a lifetime opportunity” to bid on and possibly take home the very saddle that Maureen Beebe herself owned and used!

Maureen’s daughters are establish-

ing a scholarship fund in memory of their mother and “100% of the sale of this saddle will go directly to the Maureen Beebe Hursh Scholarship Fund”, according to Denise Bowden, Public Relations Officer of the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company.

The week’s events culminate with the return swim of the South Herd adult ponies to Assateague Island on Friday morning, July 29th (time to be announced on Thursday). The Chincoteague Volunteer Fireman’s Carnival will

be open July 22-23, 25-30 from 7-11 p.m. featuring rides, games, raffles, and fabulous Eastern Shore food including oyster and clam fritters!

The last night of the carnival will be celebrated with a huge Fireworks display on July 30th.

Come early to enjoy the 34th Annual Chincoteague Island Blueberry Festival on July 21-23.

Buckaroo Bingo, free showings of Misty of Chincoteague, Chincoteague Cultural Alliance Family Fun Day, “Virginia is for Adventurers” Scavenger Hunt, Music

at the Dock, Storytelling, Farmers and Artisans Market, and so many more fun events take place during Pony Penning week. Stop by the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce and Certified Visitor Center located at 6733 Maddox Boulevard to learn more or visit the Events Page of the chamber’s website for all the details for these and many other events and activities. It is truly an awesome time on the island where wild ponies roam.

This is the year to check Pony Penning off your “bucket list”!

2022 Director’s Series continues through November at Jamestown Settlement featuring conversations with prominent scholars and public figures

Hampton Boulevard bridge rehabilitation project

News Release

Updated construction start date and upcoming traffic pattern changes

Courtesy Of The JamestownYorktown Foundation

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — The Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation is proud to continue its popular Director’s Series at Jamestown Settlement on July 27, September 21 and November 16, featuring Executive Director Christy S. Coleman engaging in lively and enlightening conversations with some of the nation’s most prominent scholars and public figures.

Since the six-part series debuted earlier this year, programs have presented thought-provoking conversations with Dr. Jason Herbert of “Historians at the Movies,” Dr. Joanne B. Freeman on everything Alexander Hamilton and Lonnie G. Bunch III, 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.

The Director’s Series has been televised on C-SPAN American History TV, and plans are underway for a new series in 2023.

Upcoming presentations on Wednesdays, July 27, September 21 and November 16, will take place in Jamestown Settlement’s Robins Foundation Theater at 7 p.m. Online registration is required in advance at $10 per program to attend these live and virtual presentations and is available at jyfmuseums.org/directorsseries. Remaining programs for this year’s series include: Dr. Keisha Blain

July 27 • 7 p.m.

Blain, an associate professor of history at the University of Pittsburgh, is the 2022 New America National Fellow and regarded as one of the most innovative and

News Release

Courtesy Of City Of Norfolk Dr. Keisha Blain

Christy S. Coleman

influential young historians of her generation. Blain, who has written extensively about African American history and is a regular contributor to NPR, BBC and other national and international media outlets, will discuss Black freedom struggles and their impact on American history and culture.

Winona LaDuke

September 21 • 7 p.m.

LaDuke is a member of the Ojibwe Nation and an internationally renowned activist working on issues of sustainable development, renewable energy and food systems. A 2007 inductee in the National Women’s Hall of Fame, she has written widely on Native American and environmental issues. An acclaimed author of five books, including “Recovering the Sacred, All Our Relations” and a novel “Last Standing Woman,” she will discuss her efforts to deploy Indigenous techniques to stem climate change.

Shannon Lanier

November 16 • 7 p.m.

Lanier is a veteran TV host, author and social media influencer who’s been keeping audiences tuned in for decades.

He also happens to be the 6th great-grandson of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings. Join us for

Shannon Lanier

Winona LaDuke

the year’s final program exploring the role and responsibility of journalism and media in American discourse, as well as our shared but complicated legacies as we approach the 250th commemoration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

The 2022 Director’s Series is supported in part by the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Inc. The Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, an educational agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, raises awareness and understanding of the shared legacies of American history through its two history museums, Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, and a myriad of educational programs.

Jamestown Settlement, a museum of 17th-century history and culture, is located on State Route 31 near the Colonial Parkway in James City County, just southwest of Williamsburg. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Jamestown Settlement daytime admission is $18.00 for adults and $9.00 for ages 6-12. Separate admission is required to attend the Director’s Series evening programs. Parking is free.

For more information, visit jyfmuseums.org/directorsseries or call (757) 253-4838.

NORFOLK, Va. — The City of Norfolk is making improvements to the Northbound Hampton Boulevard Bridge. This rehabilitation project will repair major structural components and protect the bridge from deterioration. The original construction start date was Monday,July11.Duetothecontractor’s schedule, the construction is nowsettobeginMonday,August15.

This project will add a new deck overlay, repair the structural concrete, girders, piers and piles, and replace the bearing and expansion joints. Completion is expected by mid-2023.

Construction is scheduled Monday—Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Off-duty police and flaggers may assist with traffic. Motorists should expect alternating lane closures and intermittent traffic stoppages.Alternatinglaneclosures and traffic shifts will remain in place 24/7.

Traffic lanes approaching the bridge will taper and merge. Traffic lane closures will include reduced northbound lanes during most of theproject.Constructionwilloccur in three phases. One southbound lane will be converted to a northbound lane during Phase 2, which will reduce southbound traffic to two(2)lanes.Theeastsidesidewalk willbeclosedduring Phases1and2.

Phase 1 (six months): Work area in outside lanes, to allow for access underneath the bridge. Two (2) lanes open northbound. Three (3) lanes open southbound.

Phase 1

Phase 2

Phase 3 Phase 2 (three months): Work area in outside lanes. Two (2) lanes open northbound. Two (2) lanes open southbound.

Phase 3 (three months): Work area in inside lanes. Two (2) lanes open northbound. Two (2) lanes open southbound.

Future updates will be announced on message boards along Granby Street, media alerts, norfolk.gov, Nextdoor and status emails. For more information, review the project sheet.

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New low-riding dolphin boat tour at the Virginia Aquarium News release courtesy of the Virginia Aquarium Virginia Beach, Va. — A brnd-new dolphin-watching boat tour experience is now offered at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center! The first of its kind on the east coast, the 70-minute excursion brings guests even closer to wildlife in the new low-riding vessel called the Atlantic Scout.

The new ride is a RIB boat, or a rigid inflatable boat, and hosts 40 passengers with a canvas awning for shade.

Guests are now able to choose from two unique dolphin-watching experiences at the Virginia Aquarium, as the traditional 90-minute tour on the Atlantic Explorer is still

offered as well. What makes the Atlantic Scout distinct is that it seats guests at sea level and provides a quieter and more adventurous experience with nature. While cruising, guests will ebb and flow with the waves, so this option may be less suitable for guests who feel motion sickness.

Guests on the Atlantic Scout must be 6 years or older and must be able to navigate stairs. Tickets for guests of all ages are $34.95.

Tickets must be purchased in advance through online ticketing only. A portion of all ticket sales supports the Virginia Aquarium’s education, research, and conservation initiatives. Passengers should report to the Aquarium Boat Dock (adjacent to

the outdoor Seal Exhibit) at least 30 minutes prior to their scheduled tour.

Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center

The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums. The Aquarium is also a member of World Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The Virginia Aquarium’s mission is to inspire conservation of the marine environment througheducation,research, and sustainable practices.

It is located at 717 General

Booth Boulevard, just south of Rudee Inlet in Virginia Beach.

The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, supports the work of the Virginia Aquarium. The Foundation procures and maintains the Aquarium’s exhibits, including the animalsandhabitats.Itisalso responsible for annual and capital fundraising, administration and funding for the VirginiaAquariumStranding Response Program, conservationandscientificresearch efforts, and the Aquarium’s mission-related education programs. You can be a part of our mission by making a tax-deductible donation to support our programming.

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ship between Conrad and I. From there, I did a few more and our friendship grew.

Y: Your dad Jim Crockett Senior, God Rest his Soul, started Jim Crockett Promotions back in 1931.

Did you always wanted to be an announcer ?

DC: Oh no, I didn’t start out to be an announcer. I wanted to be behind the camera. We were taping our shows at the WRAL TV studio in Raleigh, North Carolina. Jim Goodman, who at that time was Executive Vice President, came to us and said, “You guys need to start your own television production. You’re taking up a good 3 days of all of our tape machines, personnel, and so forth, and they could make a lot more money on having what they call one offs.”

I took that as sort of marching orders and I started learning about behind the camera and the TV camera itself, audio, lighting and how to run the graphic machines. I learned from Wayne Daniel who was a master in the tape room, how to do replays on the tape machines. He would put up a dot and it would rewind back to that dot and that’s how he created the ins and outs of our program, going into commercial break, going into an end que. Eventually we found a truck in eastern North Carolina that was for sale. It belonged to an evangelist. We bought it, tore everything out, put tape machines, and then really one inch, half inch, 3 quarter inch Attachi, Panasonic and Sony. And then we had about five, two inch mpex machines back at our building, and several other three quarter machines. When we came back at night, we had like an umbilical cord from the truck that would go in. We hooked it up to all the machines and spent the night dubbing. We would then put interviews into the tapes for the different cities and send them out by 4 o’clock that afternoon. It was something.

I was more interested in the hands-on portion of it, then the theory behind it and learning what the machine can do, what the camera can do. I even started working with an

Starcast V press conference with Ric Flair and David Crockett. PHOTO COURTESY DAVID CROCKETT COLLECTION

Attachi handheld. And you’re expected to have your right hand up working on the lens. It was a job, And we started with four cameras and eventually we had five.

At one point we just used light zones on Jenny Towers to light the ring and we were producing these shows in high school Gyms, Rec. Centers, small arenas to get our audience.

We also wanted the fans to leave happy, so we had main events for them besides what we taped. We did our interviews down at ringside. Keeping an audience became a problem. I had a motive, because part of the company was mine, so I had to figure out the quickest and best way to do it, and it was baptism under fire.

Y: Coming back to today, how did this particular concept of Jim Crockett Promotions Presents “Ric Flair’s Last Match” come together?

DC: Conrad came to me to talk about doing an event around Ric Flair’s last match and that’s when I said Ric is nuts to think about doing that. Conrad said, “David, you need to come to Tampa and watch him do his exercise, and so forth.” I wasn’t gonna commit until I saw that. Ric’s body fat ratio is better than it’s ever been.

He is doing cardio, which he has always done. Ric has always been 90% cardio and maybe 10% weights.

That has helped Ric’s longevity, so much more than other wrestlers, and he’s always taking care of himself, you know. I say that, and at the same time we all know Ric Flair. He

takes care of himself, he works out in the morning and then that afternoon, and into the night, the bright lights, big city, women.

Oh, my God! He’s got that boat down in Tampa, the Wooooo. He has a Captain for it. I would not get on it, if he didn’t have a Captain for it. So I went, I watched, I talked to Ric and he said, “David, I don’t need the money, but I have something to prove.”

Ric also said that he didn’t go out the right way and when he said that I started thinking about Jim Crockett Promotions and how we didn’t go out the right way either. Everyone knows, I fought tooth and nail, not to sell to Turner and yes, I always had a bad taste in my mouth. I just didn’t like it, and it further split the family. That’s another conversation.

Y: Would you mind expanding on that?

DC: The family was split before that. Dusty Rhodes and my brother Jimmy Crockett went to Texas, when Jimmy bought the Mid-South territory from Bill Watts. That just opened a can of worms as far as the debt that Bill had. We didn’t do our good diligence and then people would start doing crazy things like at some of our events we would have David Allen Coe, Wayland Jennings and Hank Williams Junior. Why are you doing this? It’s a wrestling event and you’re paying them $100,000 more plus production, for just one or 2 songs. If that’s what you want, then do a concert and separate the two out.

Y: How did that concept

even start?

DC: It started with the Rock and Roll Express.

We did the Rock and Roll Express Tour. They were on a bus, we went to high school stadiums and wrestled, we had the cheerleaders ride on the bus with chaperones and the radio station sponsor and it was a hit. So they said, why can’t we do this for our big event “The Great American Bash.”

It was in the spring and the summer and it really was good. Of course we didn’t go national with it but in the Carolinas and Virginia, it really worked. But when you take it to high cost cities your cost triples. And outside is risky business, you know, in the spring and summer, because of the weather.

And when Jimmy purchased the second plane, he named it Stardust and I think you could only seat six. So who’s gonna suck up to whom to get on the jet.

Now, I’d rather fly commercial unless I really had something to do. But yeah, that really started it and it split the family, it split the wrestlers. Who gets to ride and who doesn’t. It wasn’t right. So I decided to do this so we can go out in a fitting way. There again if this is the last time for Jim Crockett Promotions. You never know. It might not be. I hate to say it but it gets back in your blood, it never goes away. The adrenaline rush of creating something that works. Talking to Ric, too, was important. My concern was the fans. Are they gonna get a quality, unique special event, and not a belly flop.

And I really believe they’re

ble for those we serve. The way we provide services to people with disabilities today compared to 30 years ago has changed, but the reasons behind them have not. We continue to empower and value the abilities of all persons, and their pursuit for an inclusive life. Eggleston has been a strong provider of services since 1955 and we are fortunate enough to have resources to invest back into our mission and the community.”

For over 65 years, Eggleston has helped individuals with disabilities gain independence, confidence, and increased feelings of self-worth through on-the-job training, stable, rewarding work opportunities as well as residential and day support programs.

Eggleston empowers and supportsnearly100individuals with disabilities on the Peninsula each year. Many

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hats at the Navy Lodge. In addition to his full-time job, Jones has expertise in all aspects of the Navy Lodge’s operations, is the Navy Lodge’s Government Purchase Card Holder, point of contact for base HAZMAT and, when needed, Manager on Duty. He has earned certifications from the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute and Marine Corps Public Health Center for Food Safety Supervisor/Manager and has completed requirements for Naval Support Activity Monterey’s American Red Cross first aid, adult CPR and AED-adult and he is a

gonna get a special, unique, exciting event. Ric Flair is going to be Ric Flair. He might be a step slower, but he is going to be Ric Flair.

My concern now is, what is Ric going to do with his life because he is known throughout the world. You see him, going through the airport and the athletes and the entertainers, that know, like and love him, he lives and dies with the audience.

There is something else in his life for Ric. He’s been too close several times to going over the edge. We were in that plane crash together.

Y: In horrific accidents like that, they say it’s best if you don’t remember. Do you have any memories of the plane crash?

DC: I don’t. It’s to the point of I don’t know what I’ve been told and what I do remember. Well I take that back. I do remember the engine on one side cutting off. And for some reason I want to say that we were over Lumberton or Florence, South Carolina and to this day I don’t know why we didn’t land at either one because they both have airports. My seat was the only seat that did not break loose in the plane.

Everybody else did. God was thinking of me. Also, with the plane crash in 1975, afterwards, Ric and I were in the same hospital room.

With his back broken the way it was, he would ask my wife Valerie to move the sheet just to get to a different position.

Y: And a few years ago we almost lost him again.

DC: He was in intensive care, they called me, I rushed to the hospital, we all prayed, he came back, had a pacemaker put in, he had heart problems and he’s come back, his doctor has given the okay, so you know, God has another purpose for Ric. Y: What have been some of your favorite behind the scene moments in regards to this whole experience?

DC: Working on the Ric Flair documentary and seeing so many great old friends. It was great seeing Tommy Young again and talking to him. Magnum TA, he’s doing well, he’s got several businesses going.

Nikita Koloff, we spent two hours together and I’d love to spend more time with him. His philosophy on life and talking about how he entered wrestling not knowing anything, and look

oftheindividualsdependon theresidentialprogramsfor primary care in the absence of their own family. This includes round-the-clock support services in congregate homes to nearly 40 individuals.

Eggleston will celebrate its recent expansion on the Peninsula with an open house event on July 21st from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at the Eggleston Wellness Center. The ribbon cutting & keynote remarks with VirginiaSecretaryofHealth and Human Resources, Mr. John E. Little will be at 4:30 p.m. The location, previously a women’s weight losscenter,hasamplespace for program services and a fullyequipped,state-of-theart fitness center. Eggleston plans to open this fitness center to the community as a way to create opportunities for people with and without disabilities to connect organically.

Eggleston Wellness Center: 645 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News, VA 23601.

base Fire Warden.

Secelia Donovan, General Manager, Navy Lodge Fort Worth, Texas, was selected as the Navy Lodge Program’s General Manager of the Year. In 2021, Navy Lodge Fort Worth had an impressive, record breaking year, delivering the highest annual occupancy in the property’s 18 year history. It had an84.8%occupancy,which was 12.7% above plan and exceeded its budget by 2,321 room nights. In addition,officialtravelexceeded 1,058 room nights. Finally, the Navy Lodge achieved a 96% guest satisfaction rating. Donovan joined NEXCOM’s Navy Lodge Program in 2017 as a Guest Service Representative at Navy Lodge Pensacola, Florida.

at him today. I saw Jake “The Snake” Robertsand Diamond Dallas Page. DDP is doing fantastic. You know I have my family, but I had another family, the Jim Crockett Promotions family and it was great seeing them doing well. And not just the wrestlers but those behind the scenes as well.

Y: The band is back together again. David Crockett and Tony Schiavone will be announcing the matches and of course Ric Flair’s last match. What are your thoughts about that?

DC: After all these years we are reuniting on a replica of the original 6:05 PM TBS studio set. It’s very exciting.

I am really looking forward to it. It may also be the last time it may happen because of Tony’s contract with All Elite Wrestling. We were very fortunate in Tony Khan allowing him to do it.

And thanks to Tony Khan again for allowing us to use Arn Anderson and his son Brock. Wow what a nice kid, and he looks just like his dad, too.

Y: You’ve stayed friends with Tony Schiavone through all these years.

What was your first impression of Tony when you met him?

DC: Well, Greenwood, South Carolina was the first time I saw Tony. I remember saying, who is this kid? I mean he was a kid. He could have been my son. I told him he had to grow a mustache just to look older. But such a talent. Talk about somebody that can cut a person apart. You think he is mild and meek, no way, no way, no way. He has a gift of the king’s English and he uses it to tear people apart when he wants to.

Y: What are some of your favorite moments with Tony? Hanging out at the bar, traveling, on the set, etc.

DC: Tony didn’t hang out that much at the bar.

Going out to eat and definitely announcing was fun.

You know I’m the crazy person and he’s the straight guy I guess. And Tony is so knowledgeable. We were a good twosome. We were like ham and eggs.

Next week Part II. Yiorgo is an arts, entertainment and sports writer. A stage, TV and movie actor, he is also a sports entertainer, educator, motivational speaker, writer, storyteller and columnist.

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5 reasons to add lobster to summer meals

By Family Features The arrival of summer means favorites like fresh seafood are back on the menu for many families. This year, as you explore new and inventive ways to add variety to weeknight dinners and backyard barbecues, consider including lobster as a versatile, indulgent ingredient.

Throughout the summer months, lobstermen up and down the Maine coast set off before dawn in pursuit of one of the most beloved crustaceans in the world.

As one of the oldest fisheries in the country, the industry boasts a rich history with an unparalleled commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship that has allowed it to thrive for generations.

In addition to its distinctly sweet flavor, consider these reasons to add Maine lobster to your menu this summer: Sustainability

To help protect the lobster population and the livelihood of those in the fishery, the lobstermen pioneered sustainability and traceability practices before it was fashionable. The sustainability measures developed and adapted over generations, such as protecting egg-bearing females and releasing juvenile lobsters, have preserved the fishery and produced abundant lobster stocks.

Small Business Support

Unlike many commercial fisheries, the Maine Lobster industry consists of more than 5,000 independent lobstermen who own and operate small day boats. Many lobstermen are from multi-generational lobstering families, which, along with a mandatory apprenticeship program, ensure its continued survival.

Front Lines of Science

Mother Nature and science guide the fishery, meaning ongoing collaboration between scientists and fishermen to research the health of the lobster population and adapt to the effects of climate change to help protect the oceans.

Protection of Endangered Species

Sustainability for the industry means taking care of the larger marine environment and the species that rely on it. Since the 1990s, Maine lobstermen have taken proactive steps to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales by eliminating surface

Chilled Lobster with Orange and Basil Vinaigrette. COURTESY OF MAINE LOBSTER MARKETING COLLABORATIVE

float rope, incorporating weak links to allow whales to break free in the event they encounter gear and marking rope to ensure traceability.

Community Engagement

The lobster industry goes well beyond the fishermen on the water; including the dealers, processors, restaurant owners, trap and boat builders and more.

The fishery is part of the identity of Maine, which means enjoying lobster rolls, grilled tails or steamed lobsters this summer directly supports the community and the lobstermen who call it home.

To find more ways to support the industry and recipes to enjoy this summer, visit lobsterfrommaine.com.

Chilled Lobster with Orange and Basil Vinaigrette

Servings: 4 Dressing: 1 tablespoon minced shallots 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley ½ teaspoon salt, plus additional, to taste, divided ¼teaspoon Dijon mustard pepper, to taste 1 pound cooked Maine Lobster meat, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 head butter lettuce, torn 1 ripe avocado, peeled and diced 3 radishes, thinly sliced kosher salt freshly ground black pepper To make dressing: In medium bowl, whisk shallots, olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, basil, parsley, salt and Dijon mustard.

Season with additional salt and pepper, to taste.

Add lobster to bowl; toss to coat. Chill at least 1 hour, or up to one day.

To serve: Arrange lettuce on serving plate and place lobster on top. Sprinkle with avocado, radishes, kosher salt and ground black pepper.

Traditional Lobster Rolls Yield: 4 rolls

Traditional Lobster Rolls. COURTESY OF MAINE LOBSTER MARKETING COLLABORATIVE

1 pound cooked Maine lobster meat mayonnaise, to taste, for binding freshly ground black pepper, to taste salt, to taste fresh lemon juice, to taste 4 buttered, toasted rolls or

preferred bread sliced chives, for garnish In bowl, combine lobster meat; mayonnaise, to taste; pepper, to taste; salt, to taste; and lemon juice, to taste.

Place 3-4 ounces lobster salad on each roll.

Garnish with chives and serve.

Make weeknight meals a breeze

By Family Features After a long day in the classroom or at the office, it’s tough to top bringing the family together with a home-cooked meal. When evenings are busy with homework and activities, however, there might be little time left for complicated dishes.

Take those schedules on with a menu of delicious recipes that require 30 minutes or less so you can focus on celebrating the day’s accomplishments with loved ones. These simple yet flavorful ideas from Milk Means More call for limited instructions and ingredients lists fueled by dairy favorites that provide nutrients to recharge the entire family.

Pork Chops in Creamy Mustard-Peppercorn Sauce feature the sharp yet balanced taste of mustard and cracked black peppercorns as an easy way to dress up pork chops. For a tasty twist on Taco Tuesday, “beat the clock” with Roasted Chicken and Zucchini Tostadas by crisping corn tortillas under the broiler then topping with a tangy yogurt spread, cumin-seasoned chicken, veggies and shredded cheese.

Turn your hectic weeknights into cause for celebration with more quick and easy recipe ideas at MilkMeansMore.org.

Pork Chops in Creamy MustardPeppercorn Sauce

Total time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 ¾ cup evaporated 2% milk 3 tablespoons spicy brown mustard or Dijon mustard ¾ teaspoon coarsely cracked black peppercorns ½ teaspoon all-purpose flour 4 boneless pork loin chops (1 ¼

pounds), cut ¾-inch thick ¼ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic ¼ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth cooked noodles or rice (optional) chopped fresh parsley (optional) In bowl, whisk milk, mustard, peppercorns and flour. Set aside.

Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Sprinkle both sides of chops with salt.

In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook pork chops 3-4 minutes, or until browned. Turn and cook 3-4 minutes, or until thermometer inserted in thickest part of chops reads 145 F. Transfer chops to serving platter. Loosely cover with foil to keep warm.

Add garlic to drippings in skillet. Cook 15 seconds. Stir in broth.

Cook, stirring constantly, until most liquid evaporates. Stir in milk mixture and any accumulated juices from cooked pork.

Cook and stir until just boiling.

Immediately remove from heat and spoon sauce over chops.

Serve with noodles or rice, if desired. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Roasted Chicken and Zucchini Tostadas. COURTESY OF MILK MEANS MORE

Roasted Chicken and Zucchini Tostadas Total time: 25 minutes Servings: 4 12 street taco-size corn tortillas nonstick cooking spray ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or 5%) 3 teaspoons lime juice, divided ¼ teaspoon garlic powder 1 ½ cups shredded or chopped rotisserie-roasted chicken breast ½ cup seeded and chopped tomato

Pork Chops in Creamy Mustard-Peppercorn Sauce. COURTESY OF MILK MEANS MORE

½ cup chopped zucchini 2 teaspoons olive oil ½ teaspoon ground cumin

⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded

Monterey Jack cheese Heat oven to broil.

Line large baking sheet or 18-by-13-by-1-inch baking pan with foil. Arrange tortillas in single layer on pan. Lightly spray tortillas with nonstick cooking spray. Broil about 5 inches from heat 4-6 minutes, or until beginning to brown on one side.

Remove from broiler. Carefully turn tortillas over.

In medium bowl, stir yogurt, 1 teaspoon lime juice and garlic powder. Set aside. In another bowl, toss chicken, tomato, zucchini, remaining lime juice, olive oil, cumin and cayenne pepper.

Spread yogurt mixture on unbrowned sides of tortillas. Top with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil about 5 inches from heat 2-3 minutes, or until hot and cheese melts. Serve immediately.

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Health

Wounded sailor ready to lead Navy wunded warrior marksmen to victory

By Gabby Bonilla Health.mil

While the Military Adaptive Sports Program has opened the door for hundreds of recovering service members, their families, and their caregivers — for one athlete this program has led to a special opportunity.

Previous Warrior Games Navy athlete, Roel Espino, recently transitioned from athlete to coach.

With his first Warrior GamesGoes to the Warrior Games page in 2014 in Norfolk, Virginia, Espino competed in shooting and archery.

But at the Warrior Game Trials on Naval Base Coronado this May, Espino helped coach the Navy’s Wounded Warrior Shooting Team. His journey from recovering service member to coach is one to recognize.

Espino’s wounded warrior journey began in 2013, when he was involved in a motorcycle accident.

“I had a lot of abrasions, but more cognitive and neurological issues from the crash, such as TBI, PTSD, and short-term memory loss,” added Espino.

When getting involved in adaptive sports, Espino added, “I had reservations coming in as an athlete, I was able body, so nobody was able to see the wounds from which I was suffering. After being in it, you receive knowledge that comes with participating, such as networking, benefits, and additional programs that are here to help you.”

After participating in the Warrior Games in 2017, Espino retired from the Navy and finished competing as a wounded warrior.

However, he continued to shoot on local shooting ranges in southern California.

When an opening became available at Navy Wounded WarriorNavy Wounded Warriors page for a team shooting coach, coaches Bob McMullin and David Kime recommended Espino. Espino shares, “I was hired as a coach, 2 years now, and it has been exciting! It is fun seeing the athletes progress and they are really blowing my mind.”

“Coming back as a coach, I could apply military situations to things

Coach Roel Espino assists Retired AZ3 Elizabeth“Ellie”Smith with air rifle during the Navy Warrior Games Training Camp at Port Hueneme - Naval Base Ventura County, California.

on the range” explained the Navy veteran. “Comparing military experiences to these competitions translates a lot better for the military athletes. Adaptive sports build your confidence and lets you know that just because you’re hurt doesn’t mean you’re out of the fight.”

Espino added, “Adaptive sports changes lives. It teaches you different ways of how to play a sport and life skills. I know a common theme among the athletes is that they are still angry at their situa-

tion and getting through and over that anger is a huge hurdle when trying to apply everyday life.”

Espino continued, “ I tell every athlete, “You could either be the life of your own pity party or you could do something about it. I’ve had athletes with terminal illnesses come back and bounce back stronger than the last time I saw them. It makes you really appreciate everything around you. If they can do it, then so can I.” Although the past two years the Warrior Games have been

cancelled due to the pandemic, Espino shared, “I understand the need to cancel, especially when some of the athletes have immune issues. It was crushing for some of the athletes, but you must look at it into a positive aspect. We couldn’t compete this year, but that gives us more time to prepare. And we are prepared!”

“Representing the Navy as a coach is exciting. I thought my last time would be in 2017 when I competed in Hawaii, but they called me back and I’m able to wear

the same colors again,” continued Espino. “Warrior Games matter because these men and women made a promise to the American people that they would put their lives on the line for our freedoms.

Unfortunately, sometimes we get hurt. Warrior Games is only a fraction of what we could do for American soldiers and veterans.

You can’t put a price on happiness.”

This year, the Warrior Games will take place at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Florida.

Ask the Doc: Heat stroke vs. heat exhaustion — what’s the difference?

By Claudia SanchezBustamante MHS Communications

Dear Doc: During a recent run in the hot weather, I started to feel dizzy and got a headache. Could this be heat exhaustion or heat stroke? Can you please explain the difference between the two so that my buddies and I can learn ways to prevent heat-related injuries in the hot weather?

Thank you, -Sgt. Dizzy Run Dear Sgt. Run: Whew! That

sounds dangerous. With those symptoms, you probably experienced some sort of heat illness.

Fortunately, I found the perfect expert to talk to about this.

Army Col. (Dr.) Anthony Noya is the chief of primary care at BayneJones Army Community Hospital, in Fort Polk South, Louisiana.

Here’s what he had to say: “Heat-related illnesses refer to a spectrum of conditions that worsen as the body loses its ability to compensate for the increased core temperature due to environmental heat or metabolic heat.

There are warning signs to be aware of and measures to take to prevent the progression of heat-related illnesses.

Simply put, as with any illness, the result is an inability to function, which can be mild, moderate, or severe.

Risk factors are numerous — generally speaking, the main risk factors are: people who take certain medications that lead to fluid or electrolyte alterations, people at the extremes of age, and insufficient cooling, hydration, and fitness. There are also genetically predisposing conditions that can increase someone’s risk of heat illness.

Heat exhaustion occurs earlier in the spectrum of heat-related illnesses. If left unaddressed, heat exhaustion can rapidly progress to the medical emergency we call heat stroke. It can be difficult to differentiate the two without accurate diagnostic measurements.

Being exposed to hot weather can lead to heat-related illnesses including heat exhaustion and heat stroke but taking proper precautions may reduce the likelihood of illness. PHOTO BY AIR FORCE SR. AIRMAN CHRISTOPHER MALDONADO

The primary difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke has to do with core body temperature and persistent, severe neurologic manifestations. Heat stroke involves a core temperature above 104 F (40 C), and persistent neurologic dysfunction to include coma, seizure, and altered level of consciousness, confusion, or headache. If heat stroke has set in and there is a delay in cooling, this condition can be fatal.

Heat stroke’s primary symptoms include a change in mental status, such as confusion, delirium, combativeness, seizures, loss of consciousness, and a core body temperature above 104 F. Heat exhaustion can present with dizziness, headache, nausea, weakness, unsteady gait, muscle cramps and fatigue. The core body temperature is elevated but remains below 104 F.

To avoid these, particularly during fitness training or working outdoors in the summer heat, I recommend people stay cool, stay hydrated with a balanced liquid that has glucose, electrolytes and water (such as a sports drink). I also recommend you address the early warning signs.

Thankfully, the majority of heat related illness is heat exhaustion or heat cramps. However, if left unaddressed, heat exhaustion can rapidly progress to heat injuries like non-cerebral end organ dysfunction or heat stroke, with severe elevations of core body temperature and nervous system, brain, and other organ dysfunction.

To avoid heat-related illness, it’s important to remove the person from the heat, measure his or her core body temperature (rectal is the preferred method) and initiate rapid cooling. If a rectal thermom-

eter is not available, one reasonable approach is to cool the patient until they begin to shiver.

Cooling them off through cold-water immersion or applying ice packs to their neck, underarms, and lower abdominal or groin area is highly effective if suitable equipment is available.

In circumstances when ice water immersion is not feasible, particularly if the patient has complications requiring aggressive medical intervention, such as a compromised airway or active seizures, trained professionals should use alternative methods of cooling. The goal is to lower the core temperature to about 101 or 102 degrees.

Calling 911 will mobilize trained professionals to assist casualties of heat illness. They will determine if transporting the patient to a hospital for more intensive intervention and management is necessary.

People who must work outdoors can stay ahead of the harmful effects of extreme heat by being aware of the conditions, wearing proper clothing, hydrating, and having cooling capabilities available.

As always, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Knowing and addressing the warning signs of heat related illness along with basic prevention is our best approach.”

Sgt. Run, I hope this advice is helpful to you. For more information, check out the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature to gauge when it’s too hot to do certain activities outdoors as well as the Army Public Health Center’s information on heat illness prevention and sun safety. These are great tips, especially for this time of year. Good luck, my friend, and as always… take care out there!

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