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Items from the Cournoyer family collection of war memorabilia that are on display at Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport in November include the sea bag (left photo) of Paul Phillip Cournoyer, who inscribed all of the places he was stationed while serving in the U.S. Navy; an artillery shell that was made into a piggy bank (center photo); a World War I-era helmet (right photo) worn by Paul Peter Cournoyer; and many photos, postcards and love letters. Ryann Cournoyer, a physicist in the Division Newport’s Sensors and Sonar Systems Department shared the memorabilia as part of the command’s celebration for Veterans Day. (PHOTO BY EVAN CRAWLEY, NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER DIVISION NEWPORT)

War memorabilia on display for Veterans Day has special meaning to NUWC Division Newport physicist By Public Affairs Office

Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport

NEWPORT, R.I. — The cylindrical canvas sea bag, now a faded shade of green, has been all over the globe, from France to Cuba, Libya to Canada and pockets in between. It once carried the belongings — photographs, love letters and mementos — of Paul Phillip Cournoyer, who served in the U.S. Navy in the 1960s. These days, the bag itself is a beloved possession of Cournoyer’s granddaughter, Ryann Cournoyer of Cranston, Rhode Island, who is a physicist in the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport’s Underwater Sound Reference Branch in the Sensors and Sonar Systems Department. It is part of her family collection of war memorabilia that is on display during the month of November as part of the command’s celebration of Veterans Day. In addition to the sea bag, on display is a battle helmet from her great-grandfather and an artillery shell, both used while ﬁghting in the trenches in France during World War I. The shell was later made into a piggy bank. There are also her grandfather’s love letters and photographs. “When I called him and told him it was going to be placed in the display case, he was ecstatic,” Ryann said of her grandfather, who recently celebrated his 80th birthday. “He said, ‘I don’t want our family to be forgotten.’ He did a lot of great things, and I’m happy people are going to appreciate it. He was incredibly thankful.”

Living through history Paul Peter Cournoyer, her great-grandfather, was born and raised in Canada before immigrating to the United States. One of the ﬁrst things he did after becoming a U.S. citizen was head to the local recruiting office to join America’s efforts overseas. Cournoyer fought, reenlisted, and fought again until, Ryann said, the military ﬁnally turned him away for being “too old” for battle. Part of the memorabilia collection is a 5-foot frame that contains two panoramic photographs of her great-grandfather and the men in his WWI platoon. Inspired by his father’s heroism, Paul Phillip Cournoyer, Ryann’s grandfather, also opted to serve soon after graduating from Natick High School in Massachusetts with the Class

Ryann Cournoyer, a physicist in the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport’s Underwater Sound Reference Branch in the Sensors and Sonar Systems Department, poses with her grandfather Paul Phillip Cournoyer, who served in the U.S. Navy in the 1960s. As a tribute to Veterans Day, her family’s collection of war memorabilia is on display at Division Newport for the month of November. (COURTESY PHOTO)

of 1961. With an expertise in sonar and radar, he was serving on the destroyer USS Du Pont (DD-941) when the Sailors detected the ﬁrst Soviet vessel headed for the Caribbean Sea during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Less than a year later, Cournoyer was a member of the team that discovered the remains of the USS Thresher (SSN-593), a technologically advanced submarine that sank in April 1963 while conducting deepdive trials roughly 220 miles off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. [LINK: https:// www.dvidshub.net/news/442570/nuwcdivision-newport-marks-60th-anniversaryloss-uss-thresher] “He acts so casual about all of this stuff, but he’s lived through some very important parts of history,” Ryann said. ‘He took care of me’ Upon leaving the service, Paul Phillip Cournoyer and his wife had four children.

He worked as a postman and other odd jobs to provide for his family. He retired around the same time Ryann was born to help raise her and her two older brothers while their single mother went to work. “All three of us called him dad, and that was a big deal for my grandfather because he was just trying to be there,” Ryann said. “He took me to all of the father-daughter dances. He took me to all of the sock hops in my town. He sat through ballet recitals. “My town was very judgmental, very nuclear family-orientated, so it was different than the rest of the families and all of the other girls. But he took care of me, and I wouldn’t change it for the world.” Ryann soon grew interested in learning more about her grandfather’s experience in the military, and he had plenty of stories to share. There was the time he met actress Grace Kelly, later the Princess of Monaco, while his ship was docked and the crew was playing a game of baseball. Another time, on a helicopter transport to Key West in Florida, a Sailor grabbed Cournoyer’s sea bag, mistaking it for his own. That Sailor’s name also was Cournoyer and, unbeknownst to them, the two were cousins. As quick as Cournoyer was with a story, he was even quicker with a dad joke and still has an infectious laugh. But he’s also quite humble about his service. When Ryann was playing with the high school band, military ﬁght songs were included among the numbers. Before one of the football games, the public address announcer asked all current and former military members to stand for applause, and when Ryann realized her grandfather remained seated, she asked why. “He said, ‘Because you serve to serve. You don’t serve to stand later in life and be recognized,’ ” she said. “I always thought that was so interesting because he’s shared these stories with me his whole life, and you’d think he’d want to tell people. He’s proud of it, but he thinks that if you love your country, you serve for your country. It wasn’t something he needed a pat on the back for. It’s just something he did.”

Facing adversity and aiding the warﬁghter

sity of Arizona. Midway through her schooling, she decided she wanted to join the military and began to train for the physical requirements needed to serve. That’s when she suffered a knee injury that proved to be blessing in disguise. While undergoing tests on her knee, doctors discovered a far more serious issue with her heart. Nowadays, you might see Ryann making her way around the Division Newport campus with a sweet, 3-year-old black lab aptly named Shadow, a service dog trained to recognize cardiac episodes. “This is something I’ve come to terms with,” she said. “At that time, I had to mourn the life I thought I was going to have and the body I thought I had. But you have to make do with what you’ve got. You have to ask yourself, ‘What assets do I still have and how can I utilize them? What will make me happy?’ ” What makes her happy now is her current role with the team in the Underwater Sound Reference Branch. “I love my job in Newport,” said Ryann, who worked at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Dalhgren for six months before transferring to Division Newport. “This is it. This would have been my dream job as a kid. I get to work on multiple projects. I love what I do. My colleagues are both personable and very professional, and I can’t ask for anything better than that.” Even though Ryann’s dream of serving in the military — like her grandfather and her great-grandfather before that — didn’t work out, she ﬁnds solace in the fact she’s still aiding the warﬁghter. “On the days I don’t really want to work, I have to remind myself that the stuff that we’re doing — if we lived in the same time period — would have helped my grandfather,” she said. “I have a lot of pride in that.” NUWC Newport is the oldest warfare center in the country, tracing its heritage to the Naval Torpedo Station established on Goat Island in Newport Harbor in 1869. Commanded by Capt. Chad Hennings, NUWC Newport maintains major detachments in West Palm Beach, Florida, and Andros Island in the Bahamas, as well as test facilities at Seneca Lake and Fisher’s Island, New York, Leesburg, Florida, and Dodge Pond, Connecticut.

After graduating from high school, Ryann sought a degree in physics from the Univer-

Mind-Body Mental Fitness By Ninoshka Basantes

Pubic Affairs Specialist Navy Region Mid-Atlantic

Mind Body Mental and Fitness (MBMF) is a program offered by Navy Fleet and Family Support Centers (FFSC). This program is designed to promote a culture of excellence as part of the continuum of Warrior Toughness, Expanded Operation Stress Control (E-OSC) and Command Resilience Team (CRT). MBMF consists of six modules: stress resilience, mindfulness and meditation, living core values, ﬂexibility, and problem solving and connections. These six modules will help participants focus on building resilience in mind, body, spirit, and social life as well as building toughness, trust and connectedness. “Taking the class, I learned that stress can be a motivator,” said Mary Hamm, a civilian contractor at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown. “If I am short on money, instead of

allowing stress to take over, the class taught me how to use it in a positive manner by going out and ﬁnding a new job, or by providing the ﬁnancial assistance I need to diminish the stress,” added Hamm. Each module is taught in an interactive classroom setting. This interaction helps attendees learn from one another through feedback and different points of view. Hamm expanded about the negative impact stress can cause to the body and how the class provided her with the tools to bounce back quicker. “Through mindfulness and meditation I learned to stop second guessing myself,” said Hamm. Mindfulness and meditation teaches techniques on how to turn autopilot or the loud voice off and be in the present moment. For anyone interested in attending this course, visit your local FFSC for more information and class schedules.

Sailors attend the Mind, Body, Mental Fitness class given to Sailors during the Newport News Ship Yard resource fair March 24, 2023. (PHOTO BY BY NINOSHKA BASANTES, PUBIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST NAVY REGION MID-ATLANTIC)

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Partner Appreciation Day celebrates 21 years of partnership at Camp Lemonnier By MC2 Rion Codrington Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti — U.S. and partner nations across the Horn of Africa came together to celebrate Partner Appreciation Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 8, 2023. PAD celebrates 21 years of U.S. presence at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti and reaffirms the U.S. commitment to partners and allies across the region. Camp Lemonnier originally belonged to the French, who used it as a garrison for the French Foreign Legion. The French turned the base over to the Djibouti Armed Forces. Djibouti renovated the base and leased it to the United States in November 2002. “The United States recognized the strategic importance of Djibouti for security in the Horn of Africa and the broader global interests of peace and stability,” said Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, commanding general of the Combined Joint Task Force — Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), a Camp Lemonnier tenant command. “Djibouti welcomed us after the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, and we are grateful,” she said. CJTF-HOA — a Marine Corps organization at the time — arrived off the coast of Djibouti aboard the USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), a Blue Ridge-class amphibious command ship. A Marine Corps Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team (FAST) occupied the base ﬁrst, making way for an Army engineer unit to come prepare it for long-term operations. In May 2003, CJTF-HOA moved in. In July 2006, the Marine Corps turned over Camp Lemonnier to the U.S. Navy, which still operates the installation to enable forward operations and foster positive U.S.-allied relationships. “Camp Lemonnier supports the U.S. military mission in East Africa to conduct theater security cooperation activities, enabling regional partner efforts to maintain regional security and stability,” said Navy Capt. Suzanne Krauss, commanding officer of Camp Lemonnier. “We continue to work alongside our Djiboutian government partners to main-

CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (November 8, 2023) - U.S. Navy Capt. Suzanne Krauss, commanding officer of Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, shakes hands with Djiboutian Sous-Préfet de Damerjog, Abdi-Chaib Nour Youssouf during Partner Appreciation Day at CLDJ, Nov. 8, 2023. PAD commemorates the beginning of U.S. presence in Djibouti following the Sept. 11 attacks and reaffirms commitment to interoperability between Djibouti and allied nation forces deployed across the Horn of Africa. CLDJ is an operational installation that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where and when they are needed to ensure security in the region. (U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 2ND CLASS RION CODRINGTON)

tain regional stability, promote positive economic growth and support humanitarian efforts in Djibouti.” Camp Lemonnier service members regularly train with the Djiboutian Navy and Coast Guard. Additionally, the Camp Lemonnier hosts a variety of community events, including a biannual bazaar, an Iftar meal during Ramadan and an annual visit to the historic Islamic cemetery on

the installation. “Partnership Appreciation Day is one more way we celebrate and deepen our connection with the community,” Krauss said. “Over more than two decades, we have proven that we are stronger when we work together. We look forward to many more years of partnership.” About CJTF-HOA and Camp Lemonnier:

Camp Lemonnier is an operational installation that provides world-class support for service members, transient U.S. assets and its 38 tenant commands, including CJTF-HOA. CJTF-HOA, enabled by Camp Lemonnier, conducts operations in the Horn of Africa to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conﬂict and protect U.S. and partner interests.

Paciﬁc Partnership 2023 concludes another mission stop in Fiji By Ensign Madison Kwok

Commander, Logistics Group Western Paciﬁc

SUVA, Fiji — Pacific Partnership 2023 has concluded its mission stop in Fiji from a closing ceremony hosted aboard Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship, USS Pearl Harbor, Nov. 8. The largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Blue Pacific, Pacific Partnership enables participants, including United States and Fijian personnel, to work together to enhance disaster response capabilities and foster new and enduring friendships. “Multilateral efforts such as Pacific Partnership are crucial to advancing Pacific maritime security and stability,” said U.S. Navy Capt. Claudine Caluori, mission

commander. “Pacific Partnership has concluded its second successful mission stop in Fiji this iteration, and I could not be more proud of the support we have received from both the local Fijian government and community for supporting this mission, supported by our partners in Australia, Canada, Chile, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.” While in Fiji, the medical team conducted a total of 104 engagements. The team, consisting of U.S., Fijian, British, Australian, New Zealand and Chilean personnel conducted a total of 254 dental exams and 103 tooth extractions; 15 side by side subject matter expert exchanges in the ﬁelds of ophthalmology, physical therapy, nursing, general and oral surgery; 23 nursing training events with over 200 participants, and over 250 spay and neuter surgeries performed

across seven villages. The Pacific Partnership team also provided focused support to address critical infrastructure concerns. A total of 25 U.S. Seabees and United Kingdom’s British Army Royal Engineers were joined by their Fijian counterparts to take on the construction and repairs of Lomaivuna High School, to include the completion of one building and the plumbing of the campus bathrooms. Lomaivuna High School supports over 400 faculty and students, and hosted a ribbon cutting for the newly renovated facilities on Nov. 8. The Pacific Partnership 2023 band performed in full force, consisting of members from the U.S., Australian, New Zealand and Canadian navies, and the Scots Guard. These musicians formed a woodwind ensemble and rock band, and hosted

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Military Tropical Medicine course resumes international ﬁeld missions By Lt. Jessica Wentlent

Naval Medical Forces Support Command

Two years after its inaugural 1993 class, the Navy’s Military Tropical Medicine (MTM) program took on a tri-service mission, with a hallmark structure of 4 weeks of in-person didactic followed by 2 weeks in tropical infectious disease endemic locations. In 2020, the course momentarily halted international rotations due to travel restrictions and mandated a pivot to virtual education. Naval Medical Leader and Professional Development Command (NMLPDC) has maintained a virtual MTM course due to its popularity and increase in access to critical education for military medical providers, while also re-establishing the in-person course and field missions during 2022. In August 2023 and for the first time in three years, graduates of both the virtual and in-person MTM courses were able to execute field mission practicums. MTM re-established field rotations in Brazil, India, Peru, Honduras, Ghana, and Liberia, restoring the keystone MTM experience. MTM students engaged with host nation military medical ships, hospitals, and healthcare professionals on the challenges of diagnosis, management, and treatment for their endemic tropical disease cases, which affect both military and civilian populations. The students collaborated in the treatment of infectious disease patients and traveled to high-risk populations to complete rigorous fieldwork that included identification, sampling, and surveillance. Per MTM Course Director, CAPT Todd Gleeson, MC, USN, “Our team’s greatest achievement this year (2023) was re-establishing our field mission rotations. OCONUS rotations provide legitimate experience in austere tropical environments and help our students consolidate the knowledge they gain in the classroom and labs. The field missions truly produce officers of choice for global health engagement missions and deployments in these regions.” About 500 students participated in the MTM course throughout 2023. MTM provides military medical providers with hands on experience to understand the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases and other Force health threats which are only seen in tropical regions. The course is facilitated through over 100 hours of coursework paired with hands-on laboratory instruction. Student skills are further developed in microscopy through key faculty at Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences and National Institutes of Health, which enables graduates to diagnose gastro-

ABOVE: Military Tropical Medicine students visit a Liberian maternal health center where pregnant women can stay close to their delivery date to ensure safe peripartum care. RIGHT: Military Tropical Medicine Students on board a Brazilian medical ship as part of the courses ﬁeld rotations. Pictured above are LT Aviv Fraiman, LT Kylie Wilson, LT Louise Gaunt, LCDR Cyrus Haselby, and CPT Ben Norton. (PHOTOS COURTESY OF MILITARY TROPICAL MEDICINE COURSE STAFF)

intestinal and bloodborne infections with limited tools on their own. During overseas rotations, students then see patients with the infectious diseases of study and gain a ﬁrsthand understanding from our host nation partners on diagnosis and treatment. To continue to build on the momentum of 2023, future MTM courses will include ﬁeld site missions in Tanzania and Thailand, in addition to working to increase subscription of both the didactic and virtual courses. Interested providers can use this common access card protected link to register for the next virtual course that convenes on December 31, 2023. For more information visit https://obiwan2.health.mil/sites/nmfsc/ apps/ACR/SitePages/courseInfo.aspx Article authored in collaboration with MTM Staff, CAPT Todd Gleeson, MC, USN and LCDR Tupur Husain, MSC, USN.

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NWS Yorktown’s Fleet & Family Support Center to host Career Expo for those with a disability By Max Lonzanida

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown

YORKTOWN, Va. — Naval Weapons Station Yorktown’s Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) and Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) are proud to announce an upcoming career expo for persons with a disability. This annual event is scheduled for Friday, 17 November 2023 from 1000 to 1400 at the Denbigh Community Center located at 15198 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23168. There is no cost to attend this career expo. The career expo will include workshops on interviewing skills and how to dress for success, transportation options information about government aid and other resources that are facilitated by FFSC Educators. “Bringing together our community stakeholders to provide a comprehensive career road map for those that experience a disability builds our relationship with the community and strengthens the services we provide to Navy families,” stated Lesia Howard, EFMP Case Liaison. For more information or to register, please call Fleet and Family Support Center at 757-887-4606.

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NAVFAC Southwest celebrates grand opening of new environmental exhibit onboard Battleship USS Iowa museum By Katie Cadiao

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southwest

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Southwest joined Navy Region Southwest, United States Pacific Fleet (USPACFLT), and representatives from the Battleship USS Iowa Museum to cut the ribbon on a new interactive environmental exhibit onboard the San Pedro, Calif. museum Oct. 20. The exhibit was curated by NAVFAC Southwest environmental outreach staff and financed by USPACFLT. The first of its kind on the West Coast, the Navy Stewards of the Sea exhibit features interactive displays that allow museum visitors to learn about the Navy’s work in protecting the marine environment. “Environmental stewardship is a critical component of the Navy’s mission in support of National defense,” said Kathy Stewart, NAVFAC Southwest Business Director. “Without the Navy’s environmental program, we would not be able to train, operate, construct, and stay in compliance with environmental laws and regulations” Interactive Exhibit The interactive Navy Stewards of the Sea exhibit focuses on three main themes, Protecting the Marine Environment, Planning for Environmental Protection, and Cities at Sea - Technologies for the Environment. The first part of the exhibit showcases the Navy’s marine species research and monitoring program and the work of the marine biologists and scientists employed by the Navy who monitor local marine species populations and ensure they stay healthy and are protected. The Navy is a world leader in

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southwest joined Navy Region Southwest, United States Paciﬁc Fleet, and representatives from the Battleship USS Iowa Museum to cut the ribbon on a new interactive environmental exhibit onboard the San Pedro, Calif. museum Oct. 20. (PHOTO BY KATIE CADIAO, NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING SYSTEMS COMMAND)

marine species research and monitoring, investing over $20 million in research every year. The Planning for Environmental Protection section of the exhibit allows visitors to explore in a playful way what it is like to be at the helm of a Navy ship and to be on the lookout for marine species. This part of the exhibit features information about whales and other species that are present off the coast of Southern California and details

what sailors are doing throughout the year to protect these sea creatures. The third component, Cities at Sea Technologies for the Environment, details the technologies used onboard naval ships that allow the Navy to minimize its footprint. This part of the display highlights the equipment sailors use and steps they follow to minimize the environmental impacts while they are at sea. The exhibit can be visited daily during the

Battleship USS Iowa’s regular visiting hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit https://paciﬁcbattleship.com. About NAVFAC Southwest: NAVFAC Southwest supports planning, design, construction, real estate, environmental and public works for U.S Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force and other supported federal agencies in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado.

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Madera, California native serves aboard USS Rafael Peralta while conducting operations in the South China Sea By MC3 Alexandria Esteban

Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron 15

SOUTH CHINA SEA — A Madera, California native and 2019 graduate of Madera High School is serving aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115), which is forward-deployed to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas Blancas is a Cryptological Technical Technician, also known as a CTT. According to Blancas, CTTs are responsible for supervising the ship’s Electronic Warfare operations, including signals intelligence, countermeasures, and anti-ship missile defense. “CTTs protect our Navy’s ships in the most literal sense,” Blancas said. “We provide the first line of defense and the last. We detect threats from when they first arrive and are critical to find solutions to defend against them.” Blancas joined the Navy in May 2020. He decided to enlist around the time COVID hit because he had lost two jobs and could not afford any college classes. A recruiter told him that the Navy would pay for his college during and after his time in service. Blancas hopes to get accepted to Arizona State University for an undergraduate degree in business management while in the Navy. He chose to be a CTT because he wanted to be a part of the Navy’s intelligence community. “It gives me the opportunity to solve complex and difficult problems all around the world,” Blancas said when explaining why he picked the CTT rate. “Ever since joining, I have been making a positive impact and couldn’t be happier.” Rafael Peralta is Blancas’ first command. Before the Navy, Blancas had never travelled outside of the country. Now, he has visited several countries and made countless port calls. Port calls are a part of naval operations and provide Sailors the opportunity to experience different cultures while highlighting the strength between the US and its allies. Blancas also has his own house in Japan. “In regards to sightseeing, Japan has so much to offer,” said Blancas. “So far, my highlights include Tokyo Disney, Kyoto, and

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 09, 2023) Cryptologic Technical Technician 2nd Class Nicholas Blancas, from Madera, California, makes a voice report in the combat information center aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) in the South China Sea, Oct. 09. Rafael Peralta is forward deployed and assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 3RD CLASS ALEXANDRIA ESTEBAN)

walking through the famous Shibuya crossing. One thing I hope to do before my next duty station would be to hike Mount Fujji.” Blancas said that he hopes to inspire his shipmates by continuing to lead by example. His proudest Navy accomplishment is when he earned the Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist warfare pin. “To get this warfare pin, you undergo complex and difficult training involving

every job necessary to operate a warship,” Blancas said. “It is a huge milestone in my naval career, and I couldn’t be happier to wear it on my chest.” Blancas’ favorite part about being aboard Rafael Peralta is working with the people around him. He said that everyone in this command relies on each other to complete the Navy’s missions and that this bond he has with his shipmates keeps him motivated

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during extensive periods away from home. “USS Rafael Peralta was cordial from the start, and I couldn’t be more proud to call myself a war-ﬁghting Lava Dog,” Blancas said. Rafael Peralta is forward deployed and assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/ Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force.

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NSWCPD contractor Joseph Anyzek saves a life By Joseph Fontanazza

Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division

While contractors for Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) are crucial to the United States Navy’s mission, they are usually not called upon to act in life-or-death situations. Still, NSWCPD contractor Joseph Anyzek displayed the poise of a seasoned Navy Sailor when he witnessed a Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) electrician’s life put into jeopardy from a severe shock while refurbishing a workspace. “I was at my desk and heard a crash, and then a lot of commotion and hollering for 911. I walked into the room where the incident occurred and saw a man down and in trouble. There was a gentleman trying to start CPR, but it did not look like he knew exactly what to do. Someone looked at me since I had just arrived and asked me if I knew CPR. The next thing I knew I was performing CPR and then administering the Automated External Deﬁbrillator (AED) on [the man],” Anyzek said speaking on the ordeal. The Senior System Engineer knew right away from the questions being asked by onlookers that this was a dire situation for which he needed to act quickly. “Once I was asked if I knew CPR, I knew he was in big trouble. From that point on, I assumed control of the situation. I’m not sure what kicked in for me, but thankfully I was able to think clearly and remember enough of my CPR/AED/First Aid training to save him,” Anyzek said. The NSWCPD contractor has been prepared for a situation like this for over 20 years because of AED, CPR, First Aid, and First Responder training from a previ-

ous employer and he has made sure to keep those skills sharp. “I was required to have AED, CPR, First Aid, and First Responder certifications yearly due to some of the work some of the employees did under my management. Some of the more dangerous tasks were transitioned out from under my watch over time, so it only became voluntary by my previous employer to stay trained ... Since I had a family, I thought it was in our best interests [my family’s] to keep my training current,” Anyzek said. The NAVFAC electrician was able to be resuscitated and monitored further by ﬁrst responders because of Anyzek’s quick thinking and ability to stay calm under immense pressure. While even the most usually composed people may have difficulty staying lucid during a real emergency, Anyzek made sure to put everything in perspective for those with the ability to lend a helping hand. “If you have the training needed to assist someone in trouble, and there is a life-ordeath situation, you need to step up. It’s your civic duty. Not everyone knows how to save a life,” he said. He added that everyone regardless of ability can “keep your eyes open to everything going on around you at all times. You never know when an accident will happen.” NSWCPD employs approximately 2,800 civilian engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel. The NSWCPD team does the research and development, test and evaluation, acquisition support, and in-service and logistics engineering for the non-nuclear machinery, ship machinery systems, and related equipment and material for Navy surface ships and submarines. NSWCPD is also the lead organization providing cybersecurity for all ship systems.

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) contractor Joseph Anyzek became a hero when he used his CPR, Automated External Deﬁbrillator (AED), and First Aid training to save the life of a Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) electrician who suffered a severe shock while refurbishing a workspace. (COURTESY PHOTO)

Combined Maritime Forces hosts maritime security conference By MC2 Kyleigh Williams

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MANAMA, Bahrain — Combined Maritime Forces hosted a maritime security conference at the CMF headquarters in Manama, Bahrain, Nov. 6. Leaders from CMF’s partner nations attended the annual conference, in person and virtually, to discuss future partnership opportunities and initiatives amongst the world’s largest naval partnership. The conference was an opportunity to review the accomplishments of the past year and coordinate plans to enhance future regional maritime security and partnerships. “CMF takes great pride in being the largest maritime coalition in the world,” said Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, CMF commander. “It is important we have these discussions about where we are, where we’re going and where the future opportunities are for growing the organization.” CMF includes ﬁve combined task forces that focus on defeating terrorism, preventing piracy, encouraging regional cooperation, and promoting a safe maritime environment. “As a non-state facing organization, CMF remains committed to upholding the international rules-based order and supporting the free ﬂow of legitimate commerce across the region,” said United Kingdom Royal Navy Commodore Philip Dennis, CMF deputy commander. “Our forces will continue to maintain vigilance and stand ready to respond to non-state threats.” Combined Maritime Forces is a multi-national naval partnership, which exists to promote security, stability and prosperity across approximately 3.2 million square miles of international waters, which encompass some of the world’s most important shipping lanes.

MANAMA, Bahrain (Nov. 6, 2023) Senior Combined Maritime Forces leaders attend a maritime security conference at CMF headquarters in Manama, Bahrain, Nov. 6. The conference, held in person and virtually, was an opportunity to review initiatives achieved over the past year and coordinate plans to enhance future regional maritime security and partnerships. CMF is the world’s largest naval partnership united in upholding international rules-based order to protect the free ﬂow of commerce, ensure regional maritime security and deter illicit activity by non-state actors. (U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 2ND CLASS KYLEIGH WILLIAMS)

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The Vietnam Women’s Memorial stands near the main Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., Dec. 1, 2022. The statue depicts all of the women, military and civilian, who served during the Vietnam era. (PHOTO BY AIR FORCE TECH. SGT. JACK SANDERS, DOD)

Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Vietnam Women’s Memorial By Katie Lange DoD News

Anyone who’s ever scanned the list of 58,318 names etched into the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial in Washington, D.C., may have noticed a few that were different from the rest — particularly, the eight names that belong to women. While women weren’t allowed to serve in combat back then, plenty volunteered for other roles that still saw them deployed to Vietnam and put in harm’s way. As the nation recognizes all who have served this Veterans Day, a special spotlight will be on these women because Nov. 11 also commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Vietnam Women’s Memorial. Standing about 300 feet behind the apex of the Wall, the memorial was the ﬁrst in the nation’s capital to exclusively recognize the patriotic service of women, both military and civilian. It took a long time to be realized, though. In fact, the idea for it didn’t even begin to take shape until the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated in 1982. Diane Carlson Evans, who eventually founded the women’s memorial, made sure she was at that unveiling. “I had to be at the dedication. I had to ﬁnd names,” Evans said. Evans was a captain in the Army Nurse Corps during the Vietnam era and served in the country as a nurse at two hospitals from

Army Nurse Corps Lt. Diane Carlson helps an injured service member with his crutches while at a hospital in Vietnam in the late 1960s. (PHOTO BY DIANE CARLSON EVANS, COURTESY PHOTO)

1968 to 1969. She said she and many other women saw a lot of trauma, and they did their best to save lives. An estimated 10,000 women served in Vietnam, while more than 265,000 military and civilian women served around the world during that era. While 90% of the women

who served in Vietnam were nurses, many were also in administrative roles, military intelligence or air traffic control. The eight women listed on the Wall were military nurses, but dozens more women died during the war working as civilian war correspondents, photojournalists, humanitarian aids

and more. When Evans and the other women returned home, much like thousands of male service members of that era, they didn’t receive a warm welcome. “I believe in protesting war if we don’t support it, but they didn’t separate the war from the warrior, and we were feeling the brunt of it,” she said. “For so many of us, our way of surviving our homecoming was to just not talk about [the war].” However, about a year after the Wall’s dedication, Evans saw a photo of the statue that would be added to the memorial depicting three servicemen. And that’s when something just clicked. “If they’re going to have a statue to the men, there has to be one to the women, or they’ll never know we were there,” Evans remembered saying to her husband. So, she began what turned into a 10-year quest to get a memorial built for female Vietnam veterans. (To put this effort into perspective, the larger memorial, the Wall, took three years.) After years of planning and ﬁnding allies to support the cause, Congress approved a site on the National Mall for it in 1988, but the initial design was rejected by the D.C. Commission of Fine Arts, Evans said. So, they held a national open-design competition that received 350 submissions. The design by Glenna Goodacre, a New Turn to Vietnam Women’s Memorial, Page 6

Hicks calls on civilian, military leaders to preserve success of all-volunteer force By Joseph Clark DoD News

Maintaining healthy civil-military relations and taking care of service members is critical to maintaining the success of the Defense Department’s all-volunteer force, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said on Nov. 7, 2023. Marking 50 years since the military moved away from conscription and filled its ranks exclusively with volunteers, Hicks said the success the all-volunteer force has enjoyed must not be taken for granted. “That our all-volunteer force has lasted for 50 years, and that we have built the finest force in the world is a testament to its strength. And I believe it remains the best model for the U.S. military,” she said during a fireside chat hosted by the Center for a New American Security, a Washington think tank. “Yet, even now, we cannot take it for granted,” she said. And we must address and attend to its challenges.” Military and civilian leaders must remain vigilant stewards of the force, Hicks said, and ensure the call to service that has filled the ranks remains strong. That starts with ensuring the military remains among the United States’ most trusted institutions, she said. “We must ensure that, as a society, we are familiar with the military, with military

Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks answers questions from Senior Fellow and Director, Military, Veterans, and Society Program at the Center for New American Security Katherine Kuzminski and audience members during a ﬁre side chat at the CNAS, Washington, D.C., Nov. 7, 2023. (DOD PHOTO BY U.S. AIR FORCE TECH. SGT. JACK SANDERS)

families and what they do and the sacriﬁces that they make for the nation,” Hicks said. Critical to maintaining healthy civil-military relations is ensuring the military avoids politicization and remains nonpartisan, a

tenet Hicks warned, has been challenged by a widening divide in American politics. She pointed to the ongoing blanket hold on military conﬁrmations in the Senate, which has held up promotions and appoint-

ments for hundreds of general and flag officers. “This hold is unnecessary, unprecedented and unsafe. It’s bad for the military, it’s bad for military families, and it’s bad for America,” she said, adding that timely confirmations are critical to national security. In addition to advancing the nominations, Hicks called on Congress to ensure the department maintained the funding needed to accomplish its mission and take care of its people. “One of the strongest signals of healthy civil-military relations we can send right now is Congress passing [the] fiscal year 2024 defense appropriations — and soon,” she said. She noted that just 10 days remain until Congress’ latest stopgap spending bill — known as a continuing resolution — expires, and that continued patchwork approach toward funding the government has resulted in years of detrimental delays to new programs, training and permanent change of station moves for service members. “We cannot afford any further delays,” Hicks said. “I can assure you that Russia and … [China] are not going to slow down while we get our house in order.” Maintaining healthy civilian-military relations is critical for recruiting and retaining Turn to All-Volunteer Force, Page 2

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Under Secretary of the Navy visits USS George Washington (CVN 73) By Navy.mil Under Secretary of the Navy Erik Raven visited Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) Nov. 3. USS George Washington is currently underway in the Atlantic Ocean in support of carrier qualiﬁcations. “Aircraft carriers are undoubtedly a wellknown symbol of the United States Navy’s power and capability,” said Secretary Raven. “I am grateful to see this ship, embarked aircraft, and personnel train and operate together as they prepare for future operations as a Forward Deployed Naval Force asset in the Paciﬁc theater.” During the underway visit, Secretary Raven

and other distinguished guests visited more than 20 spaces, met with the George Washington leadership, and spoke with members of the ship’s crew. “It was a privilege and honor to host Secretary Raven and guests, as it is always a pleasure having distinguished visitors on board our mighty warship. We welcome the opportunity to highlight our extraordinary men and women that are grinding seven days a week on the high seas to meet the critical needs of our great nation,” said Capt. Brent Gaut, commanding officer of USS George Washington. “I greatly appreciate the frank dialogue I had with sailors across all ranks,” said Secretary Raven. “Whether they have only been

in the Navy for a year, or have served for decades, each crew member has a unique individual background, special skill set, and technical expertise that makes a team stronger. Every hand on deck is valuable, and I am honored to serve you.” Before departing, Secretary Raven addressed the crew on the 1MC. He commended the sailors for their professionalism and dedication to duty. “There are so many processes in place, each critical to the successful operation of an aircraft carrier at-sea,” said Secretary Raven. “I am incredibly proud of this crew for demonstrating how much progress and forward movement you have made since completing Refueling Complex Overhaul.”

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Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Bahrain detachment Dubai hosted Industry Day for all local businesses and contractors on October 19, 2023. NAVSUP FLC Bahrain Det. Dubai is responsible for providing repair, alteration, maintenance, supplies, and services to support the U. S. Navy’s 5th Fleet in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Pictured from left to right; Ms. Elizabeth Cantos, Mrs. Laila Montales-Algarne, Mr. Jeffrey Gamboa, Mrs. Lori Stibb, Mr. Richard Bauer, CAPT Alexander Wallace, LCDR Matt Hamilton, LCDR Bryan Pace, Mrs. Shiela Castro-Cruz, Ms. Irene Pamﬁlo, and Mrs. Cheryl Geneciran-Paulino. NAVSUP FLC Bahrain is one of eight FLCs under Commander, NAVSUP. Headquartered in Mechanicsburg, Penn., NAVSUP employs a diverse, worldwide workforce of more than 25,000 military and civilian personnel. (PHOTO BY MARGARET ALGARIN, NAVSUP FLC BAHRAIN)

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those who are called to serve in the military, she said. That includes improving societal connections between civilians and service members, even as a smaller military population reduces many Americans’ direct connection with friends, neighbors and family members who have served. “We can improve societal connections by increasing the visibility of the military through community outreach, by sharing their stories of service so that youth, especially, can better understand who our service members are, what they do, and what they’re most proud of,” Hicks said. She said military and civilian leaders must also tell younger generations about the vari-

contracting process specifically geared toward enhancing awareness of ship repair and maintenance opportunities. NAVSUP FLC Bahrain contracting personnel provided an overview of how to do business with the U.S. Government and discussed different contract types. NAVSUP FLC Bahrain is responsible for awarding and managing contracts to shipyards for the repair and maintenance of homeported and deployed U.S. vessels within the 5th Fleet AOR. Key speakers for the event included Captain Alexander D. Wallace, III, commanding officer, NAVSUP FLC Bahrain, Mr. Richard Bauer, director of contracting NAVSUP FLC Bahrain, Mr. Jeffrey Gamboa, and Mrs. Cheryl Geneciran-Paulino. The event began with a welcome by Captain Wallace. He spoke about the mutually beneﬁcial importance of partnerships and highlighted the beneﬁts of partnering with NAVSUP FLC Bahrain and supporting the 5th Fleet AOR, its global reach, and its strong reputation. It was a terrific opportunity to have experts from contracting and maintenance industries around the globe meet in support of mission readiness. “Industry Day is an incredible opportunity to liaise with current vendors and assist them in properly preparing competitive proposals,” said LCDR Bryan

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ous benefits to service — including education and training, financial benefits and the satisfaction of working toward a common purpose with fellow service members. Furthermore, she said, leaders must ensure military service continues to be rewarding and rewarded. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has made taking care of those who chose to serve a top priority under his tenure. “As a department, we’ve been working to expand support for our service members and their families, invest in top-tier talent, promote our people and create new opportunities for advancement,” Hicks said, noting that 40% of the DOD budget proposed for 2024 goes toward taking care of its people. Key among those initiatives is ensuring service members receive competitive compensation and access to affordable child care. The department has also prioritized

initiatives to improve spousal employment and food security. “We know that when we take care of the basic needs of our service members and their families and improve their quality of life, they can focus on their mission to defend the nation,” she said, adding that it is in the nation’s interest to ensure younger generations continue to consider military service. “Every generation has its heroes,” Hicks said. “Our job is to light the pathway. That includes communicating how military service creates long-term opportunities in virtually every career ﬁeld and how the responsibility, leadership and skills developed while in service to our nation reap lifelong beneﬁts for individuals, their families and their communities. “Each of us today should be doing our part to communicate the positive, life-changing aspects of military service,” she said.

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Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support successfully navigates ﬁscal year 2023 challenges and triumphs By Asya Parker

NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support

In the ever-evolving landscape of military logistics and procurement, Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) demonstrated its proficiency by effectively overcoming hurdles and fully executing its obligation authority during fiscal year 2023. This remarkable feat is a testament to the dedication and collaborative efforts of the NAVSUP WSS Contracts Directorate, showcasing their commitment to the readiness and capability of the United States Navy. The path to success was not without its share of challenges. In a world characterized by macro-economic uncertainties, NAVSUP WSS encountered a series of obstacles that tested its resilience. These uncertainties led to extended contractor proposal turnaround timelines, pushing the organization to navigate “economic turbulence” to maintain its operational effectiveness. Despite recent improvements in the global supply chain, persistent constraints continued to affect NAVSUP WSS’s ability to source and procure critical materials and components. Inflation and price volatility in certain commodities posed substantial challenges, thereby impacting the stability of the sub-tier supplier base. NAVSUP WSS had to adapt to these conditions to fulfill its obligations effectively. Overcoming these challenges, NAVSUP WSS achieved remarkable successes during fiscal year 2023. These victories were a result of the collaborative efforts and unwavering commitment of the NAVSUP WSS team. NAVSUP WSS demonstrated remarkable success in fulfilling critical material requirements, making significant contributions to the United States Navy’s defense capabilities. In fiscal year 2023, the organization efficiently executed material requirements for Virginia-Class submarines, a pivotal achievement facilitated by collaborative efforts with key stakeholders including Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Program Executive Office for Attack Submarines (PEO SSN), and critical industry partners. This accomplishment emphasizes the vital role of collaboration in enhancing national defense.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 9), An F/A-18F Super Hornet, from the“Flying Eagles”of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 122, ﬂies over the ﬂight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 3RD CLASS JUSTIN MCTAGGART)

Additionally, NAVSUP WSS achieved full execution of the FY23 CH-53K spares requirements, which had a positive impact on the readiness of this essential aircraft. The organization also reached a signiﬁcant milestone through the awarding of the F/A-18 Flight Control Surfaces (FCS) and Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar System for the U.S. Navy and Foreign Military Partners. This achievement is a testament to the relentless efforts of NAVSUP WSS’s Fixed-Wing Contracts Team and their

collaboration with industry counterparts, further solidifying the U.S. Navy’s defense capabilities. “The NAVSUP WSS F/A-18 Integrated Weapon Systems Team (IWST) and NAVSUP WSS Fixed-Wing Contracts Team worked together to incorporate inputs from numerous stakeholders,” said Lt. Cmdr. Mike Marchese, NAVSUP WSS, Director of Fixed Wing Contracts. “Side-by-side with our industry counterparts, we led the charge towards reaching

an advantageous deal across all parties, and strengthening the Nation’s defense capabilities along the way,” said Mr. Ed Pluciennek, NAVSUP WSS, Deputy Director of Contracts. Moreover, NAVSUP WSS secured contracts for E-2D key readiness spare and repair requirements, offering vital support to bolster the readiness of this crucial aircraft. These accomplishments collectively highlight NAVSUP WSS’s dedication and efficacy in meeting diverse material requirements that strengthen the nation’s defense capabilities. “Our contracts hold immense value and significance, poised to chart the course for future warﬁghting by forging strategic agreements with industry,” said Lt. Cmdr. Chris Harvey, NAVSUP WSS, Director of E-2D Contracts. As a final testament to the dedication and commitment of NAVSUP WSS, Capt. Abdul Ceville, NAVSUP WSS’s Director of Contracts, remarked, “Fully executing Obligation Authority (OA) during the last two years has proven that the entire NAVSUP WSS team is committed to solving future readiness challenges… today.” In conclusion, NAVSUP WSS Contracts Directorate’s successful navigation of ﬁscal year 2023 is a clear indication of the organization’s ability to overcome challenges, collaborate effectively, and ensure the readiness of the United States Navy. Their achievements underscore the importance of partnerships, dedication, and unwavering commitment in the world of military logistics and procurement. NAVSUP WSS is one of 11 commands under Commander, NAVSUP. Headquartered in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, NAVSUP employs a diverse, worldwide workforce of more than 22,500 military and civilian personnel. NAVSUP and the Navy Supply Corps conduct and enable supply chain, acquisition, operational logistics and Sailor and family care activities with our mission partners to generate readiness and sustain naval forces worldwide to prevent and decisively win wars. Learn more at www.navsup.navy.mil, www.facebook. com/navsupwss, and https://twitter.com/ navsupsyscom.

NUWC Division Newport signs Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with Flinders University in support of AUKUS By Public Affairs Office

Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport

NEWPORT, R.I. — Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport and Flinders University of Adelaide, Australia, signed a cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) on Oct. 25 to foster new technologies in support of AUKUS, the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States. The CRADA marks a significant step forward in advancing collaborative research between the U.S. and Australia in the field of undersea technology and opens up opportunities for Flinders University researchers to develop rapid solutions, future partnerships, skills exchange and opportunities for impactful on-site training, contributing to the advancement of Australian and U.S. joint interests. The pioneering agreement is a significant step in fostering closer U.S.-Australia research cooperation on the largest infrastructure investment in Australia’s history and signifies South Australia’s strategic position at the heart of Australia’s continuous naval shipbuilding program, including both AUKUS pillars. “We are excited to build this relationship with Flinders University, which is emblematic of the collaborations we need to keep our undersea technology on the cutting edge and enable the naval capabilities needed to protect our nations,” Division Newport Commanding Officer Capt. Chad Hennings said. “Our partnership with NUWC Division Newport signifies a new era in undersea technology research, where the best minds from Australia and the U.S. will join forces to address critical challenges and opportunities,” Flinders University President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Colin Stirling said. “Flinders is proud to be at the forefront of advancing submarine defence capabilities in Australia. This landmark collaboration reinforces Flinders’ position as a global leader in underwater technologies and underscores our dedication to innovative research. We look forward to the transformative research outcomes and educational outcomes that will arise from this partnership.” Under the terms of the CRADA, Division Newport scientist and engineers and Flinders University staff work together to identify and collaborate on cutting-edge research projects and initiatives related to undersea technology. Subject matter experts from both organizations held a technical exchange meeting on Oct. 10 to consider several collaborative research opportunities. Presentations by Division Newport personnel included “Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning,” by Anton Spirkin and Dr. Christopher Hixenbaugh, of the Undersea

University of Rhode Island President Marc Parlange (seated, left) and Flinders University President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Colin Stirling (seated, right) formalize a research and education partnership in support of AUKUS, the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States, on May 26, 2023. Division Newport’s Chief Technology Officer Dr. Jason Gomez (standing, sixth from left) oversaw the signing of a cooperative research and development agreement between the warfare center and Flinders University on Oct. 25, 2023. The agreement will foster new technologies in support of AUKUS. (COURTESY PHOTO)

Warfare Platforms and Payload Integration Department; “Biofouling,” by Dr. Thomas Ramotowski and Kristina Kamensky, of the Sensors and Sonar Systems Department; “Electromagnetics/Antennas,” by William Craig, of the Undersea Warfare Electromagnetic Systems Department; and “Cybersecurity,” by Dr. Benjamin Drozdenko, of the Undersea Warfare Combat Systems Department. Dr. Jason Gomez, Division Newport’s chief technology officer, said the CRADA will create a foundation for technology development so that AUKUS will endure. “NUWC Division Newport is excited to enterintoacollaborativeresearchagreement with Flinders University. With the growing importance of the undersea domain, we are continuously looking to expand our research base and tap into the knowledge and talent of academia,” Gomez said. “Flinders University is a great partner and has a wide array of overlapping and complimentary research interests with NUWC. We look forward to establishing long-lasting research collaborations that will provide both a technology development and expert workforce pipeline, to help provide an enduring foundation for the AUKUS agreement.” Another technical exchange meeting is planned for the future and will focus on shared research possibilities related to autonomy and decision-making, and bio-inspired sensing. Joint research on subjects

that pertain to human factors will be the focus of a meeting in early 2024 between the two groups. The CRADA will extend for three years, concluding on Oct. 25, 2026. Some 5,500 direct jobs will be created to build the SSN-AUKUS submarines in South Australia when the program reaches its peak in 20 to 30 years. “Building ships and submarines in our state will deliver thousands of jobs,” said Peter Malinauskas, premier of South Australia. “But this endeavor is about more than cutting steel. This research partnership is exactly what we’re seeking — more highly educated South Australians doing more complicated and interesting work in a way that builds the overall complexity of our economy.” AUKUS was created in September 2021 and the partnership is intended to strengthen each government’s security and defense interests through deeper information and technology sharing and greater integration of security and defense-related science, technology, industrial bases, and supply chains. An announcement about the partnership was posted by Flinders University here: news.flinders.edu.au/blog/2023/11/06/ historic-agreement-with-us-to-advancedefence-research/ In May, the University of Rhode Island also formalized a research and educa-

tion partnership with Australia’s Flinders University. Read more about the partnership here: https://www.uri.edu/news/2023⁄05/ university-of-rhode-island-flinders-university-australia-formalize-partnership-in-support-of-aukus-agreement/ NUWC Newport is the oldest warfare center in the country, tracing its heritage to the Naval Torpedo Station established on Goat Island in Newport Harbor in 1869. Commanded by Capt. Chad Hennings, NUWC Newport maintains major detachments in West Palm Beach, Florida, and Andros Island in the Bahamas, as well as test facilities at Seneca Lake and Fisher’s Island, New York, Leesburg, Florida, and Dodge Pond, Connecticut. Join our team! NUWC Division Newport, one of the 20 largest employers in Rhode Island, employs a diverse, highly trained, educated, and skilled workforce. We are continuously looking for engineers, scientists, and other STEM professionals, as well as talented business, ﬁnance, logistics and other support experts who wish to be at the forefront of undersea research and development. Please connect with NUWC Division Newport Recruiting at this site- https:// www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/Warfare-Centers/NUWC-Newport/Career-Opportunities/ and follow us on LinkedIn @ NUWC-Newport and on Facebook @ NUWCNewport.

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The Naval Postgraduate School’s latest Warfare Innovation Continuum (WIC) Workshop, one of the pillars of the NPS innovation process, took place Sept. 18-21 in Monterey. This year’s WIC Workshop centered on“Integrated Naval Campaigning,” with participants attending panel discussions and working in teams to generate innovative solutions to challenges related to that theme. (U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 2ND CLASS LEONARD WESTON)

WIC Workshop kicks off NPS’ Annual Innovation Continuum Courtesy Story

Naval Postgraduate School

In today’s era of strategic competition, the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps understand that innovation is a key to success in the maritime warfighting domain. To that end, every year the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) brings together representatives from the fleet, service headquarters, the Naval Research and Development Establishment, and industry to work with NPS students and faculty at the Warfare Innovation Continuum (WIC) Workshop, one of the pillars of the NPS innovation process. This year’s WIC Workshop, which ran from Sept. 18-21, centered on “Integrated Naval Campaigning,” with participants attending panel discussions and working in teams to generate innovative solutions to challenges related to that theme. The event is coordinated and supported by NPS’ Naval Warfare Studies Institute (NWSI) as part of its efforts to connect NPS faculty and students across campus and beyond to challenges faced by naval forces. Retired U.S. Navy Capt. Jeff Kline, an NPS professor of practice who leads the year-long WIC campaign of analysis, was encouraged by the participation and success of this year’s event. “NPS has been hosting an annual Warfare Innovation Workshop for over 13 years,” said Kline. “With over 100 individuals attending from warfare labs, industry, warfare development centers, fleet staffs, the Pentagon, and our own faculty and students, we obtain a diverse set of technical, engineering, and operational talent to generate concepts for employing emerging and existing technologies in operational environments.” In addition to 108 active participants, the WIC Workshop had an additional 73 registered observers. International participants from Australia, Taiwan, Brazil, Indonesia, Turkey, South Korea, Singapore, India, and Colombia added depth and diversity of expertise, experience, and perspectives and

greatly enhanced the team dynamics. Before breaking into teams, participants attended panel discussions on the WIC Workshop theme and the NPS innovation process. Rear Adm. Richard Seif, Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMSUBPAC), spoke on the first panel of the event that introduced the workshop’s theme. “It was great to take part in this conversation about Integrated Naval Campaigning with the WIC participants,” Seif said. “Across the U.S. Navy, and particularly within the Submarine Force, we are thinking about how technology will affect how we employ our forces in the future. It’s vitally important that we use these conversations as opportunities to discuss these possibilities and challenges. It is inspiring to see how collaboration between warfare communities, countries, and generations comes together at this workshop to push the boundaries of how we think about operations within the maritime domain.” At the end of the first day, participants divided into their groups. Each group examined the intersection of technology and warfighting within their topic. During the next three days, eight concept generation teams — Amphibious Ops, Gray Zone Ops, Coalitions Ops, Undersea Ops, Advanced Mining, Contested Logistics, Long Range Fires, and Future VTOL — were guided by experienced mentors and facilitators through a rapid concept generation process. The last day of the event was dedicated to team presentations and evaluations. Each team provided a brief on their topic that outlined areas of concern and then new strategies or technologies that addressed that concern. They responded to questions from the audience and defended their solutions. Among the international attendees was Indonesian Navy Lt. Rayhan Khar, an NPS student who was part of the Maritime Gray Zone Operation working group. “Our Gray Zone Operation team is not

only talking about how world powers compete, but also how partnerships and alliances will impact a situation,” said Khar, who is currently studying Information Strategy and Political Warfare in the NPS Department of Defense Analysis. “We are working with institutions like Johns Hopkins University and Lockheed Martin to have an openminded discussion. Our team is asking how we can do an operation with perspectives from scholars, historians, and anthropologists along with military institutions. “This is a good time to enhance cooperation between countries to maintain freedom of navigation in the Indo Asia-Pacific and maintain the peace of Eurasia,” Khar added. “Together, we can build a framework where a great operation avoids escalation into a real conflict.” The diverse community was noted by other participants as well. Robert Zebrowski, a senior researcher at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU APL), graduated from NPS in 2011 and was excited to return to take part in the Gray Zone Operations team. He and other representatives from JHU APL are taking their experience with WIC to heart and looking for ways to incorporate concepts from the workshop into their jobs. “I’m in the reserves now, but from my day job I support the Submarine Force. I analyze the combat control system, check the algorithms, and see what the operator employment of the system is,” said Zebrowski. “This event took me out of what I do on a daily basis. It was a lot more of an open thinking, ideological approach. At my work, we often think about being a bridge between business and industry, so this has opened us to an academic perspective.” The final concepts presented by the eight teams, outlined in this initial report, will be leveraged to inform areas of research, and in developing potential solutions to move forward in the NPS innovation process. “We synthesize ideas from the various innovation teams to further develop in the

year-long warfare innovation continuum, provide candidates for the Naval Innovation Exchange teams, suggest prototypes to test in the NPS field experimentation programs, and later have acquisition strategies developed in our NPS Innovation Capstone Projects,” said Kline. “But the real value is the connections made at the workshop between participants. Junior officers exchange ideas with industry and navy lab engineers. These connections provide the basis for career networking to possibly address future challenges beyond the WIC Workshop.” NPS has defined an innovation continuum that channels concepts through a six-step process: source, curate, ideate, prototype, experiment, and transition. Programs like the WIC Workshop serve to put diverse groups together in one space so ideas can be generated that make sense from both a research perspective and a warfighting need. The NPS Office of Research and Innovation (OR&I) has been working to streamline the innovation continuum and ensure there is support for each step of the innovation process. Kaitie Penry, Director of Research Innovation within OR&I, sees the WIC Workshop as a key contributor to the curation and ideation components. “The WIC Workshop really forms that first touch point of, ‘What is it that we’re looking at?’ ” said Penry. “It comes in after we’ve been able to source meaningful projects from the Fleet and Fleet Marine Force, OPNAV, ONR, or any similar stakeholder. It provides a space for us to put our thoughts into manageable bites that can then have actual solutions developed against them.” NPS has historically been a place where warfighting and research combine to create unique military solutions. As the school looks to cement the concept of the Naval Innovation Center at NPS, the WIC Workshop and similar events will form a foundational block of what happens at the center and what NPS provides back to the Navy.

SECNAV Del Toro names future medical ship USNS Balboa (EMS 2) By Navy.mil

SAN DIEGO — Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced today that a future Bethesda-class expeditionary medical ship will be named USNS Balboa (EMS 2), during a ceremony at Naval Medical Center San Diego, Oct. 27. The future USNS Balboa honors the legacy and commitment of Navy doctors, nurses, corpsmen, and staff of Balboa Naval Hospital in caring for the needs of U.S. Service Members. “The contributions of this medical center over the past 100 years, represented by the care its personnel delivers to our Sailors, Marines, and families, are absolutely incredible. This hospital’s personnel continue to conduct ground-breaking medical research, discover new and innovative approaches to the delivery of world-class medical care, and provides a medical residency program for over a dozen medical specialties to develop our next generation of military doctors,” said Secretary Del Toro. “The guiding principle of Navy Medicine is to align its people and platforms in order to enhance warﬁghter health, wellness, and performance. I can

say, with full conﬁdence, that Naval Medical Center San Diego achieves this on a daily basis.” The name selection follows the tradition of naming expeditionary medical ships after U.S. military hospitals. As the informal name for Naval Medical Center San Diego, “Balboa” began as a naval hospital tent erected in December 1914 in support of the Panama-California Exposition (1915—1917) held in San Diego’s Balboa Park. When the United States entered World War I, the Navy converted the deserted exposition grounds into a training center containing a war dispensary and a camp hospital. In September 1919, San Diego officials set aside 17.35 acres of the park at Inspiration Point for the construction of a permanent naval hospital, often referred to as the “Pink Palace,” for its stucco façade. Commissioned in 1922, the complex added a hospital corpsman school in 1928 and continued to grow throughout World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, adding a surgical building, medical library, and outpatient clinic over time. By the early 1970s, the Balboa complex was among the largest military hospitals in the world. A new hospital compound to replace

aging structures was completed in 1988 on land adjacent to Inspiration Point with the former site reverting to the City. Today, Balboa leads the way as one of the largest naval medical teaching and research facilities in the nation, in addition to supporting ﬁve medical mobilization teams and USNS Mercy (T-AH 19). In addition, Secretary Del Toro announced that Mrs. Deborah Paxton, MSN, RN, agreed to be the ship’s sponsor. Mrs. Paxton, wife of retired Marine Corps General John Paxton, the 33rd Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, has spent her life in support of the Marine Corps and a decade of work serving the Marine Corps’ Wounded Warrior Regiment as the mental health advisor to the regiment. “I am beyond grateful that Secretary Del Toro chose me for this great honor, and I pledge my commitment to USNS Balboa and her crew,” said Deborah Paxton. “I feel such conﬁdence and comfort knowing that EMS 2 will operate where Marines and Sailors are engaged in either combat or humanitarian relief providing access to world-class medical care in critical times.” Bethesda-class expeditionary medical

ships are designed as a dedicated medical ship that optimizes hospital-level medical care in support of distributed maritime operations (DMO). EMS will feature a shallow draft enabling greater reach and allowing direct access to shallow austere ports, while also providing a ﬂight deck that accommodates military helicopters. This design provides a full range of medical capabilities including triage/critical care, three operating rooms, medical laboratory, radiological capability, blood bank, dental, mental health, OB/GYN and primary care, rapid stabilization and follow-on evacuation of multiple casualties and combat search and rescue including recovery at sea. The primary mission of the EMS as a high-speed forward-deployed medical ship is to provide rapid responsive sea-based and near-shore hospital level critical care, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, non-combatant evacuation operations and special operations. The EMS is designed to respond and provide care at a more rapid pace than their predecessors, USNS Mercy and USNS Comfort, sailing at speeds of at least 30 knots with a range of 5,500 nautical miles at 24 knots.

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A reﬂection on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial shows women veterans attending the dedication of the Vietnam Women’s Memorial, Nov. 11, 1993, as a female veteran touches the name on the Wall of Army Lt. Sharon Lane, who died in Vietnam during the conﬂict. (VIETNAM WOMEN’S MEMORIAL FOUNDATION/EASTERN NATIONAL, COURTESY PHOTO)

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Mexican sculptor, came out on top. She created the bronze statue that’s now in place depicting three women and a wounded soldier. “The nurse tending to the wounded soldier directly faces the apex. The standing woman … is facing the [Abraham] Lincoln [Memorial], and the kneeling woman is facing towards the Washington Monument,” Evans explained. “The eight trees that surround this monument represent the eight women whose names are on the Wall.” She said while many people assume the statue depicts nurses, it’s a memorial to honor all women who served. “There is no rank on the ﬁgures. There is no insignia identifying any of them,” Evans said. “We embrace the 265,000 women who served around the world.” Once it was built, Evans said letters of thanks from service-

women of the era began to pour in. “They were just so thankful for the Vietnam Women’s Memorial because it was the starting point for their healing,” she said. “Once they started sharing their stories, the public was incredulous. They had no idea that that’s what we had seen, that’s what we had done. … And so, the appreciation and the gratitude from the public for these women has all been part of that healing process.” Over the years, more and more women have opened up to tell their stories publicly. For this year’s Veterans Day commemoration on the National Mall, Evans said that, for once, it wasn’t hard to ﬁnd women willing to participate. “They’re just coming out of the woodwork. It’s wonderful. I’m hearing from so many of them that they’re coming in,” she said. For those who can’t attend in person, the event will be a livestreamed at https://www.vvmf.org/live/. Evans said that, in the past 30 years, female veterans have contributed greatly to America and should be celebrated. “Some of them went on to become colonels and generals

Army Lt. Ann Cunningham, an operating room nurse, poses for a photo in Vietnam circa 1968. (VIETNAM WOMEN’S MEMORIAL FOUNDATION/EASTERN NATIONAL, COURTESY PHOTO)

and stayed in the military. Others came out and … changed occupations. They furthered their degrees, and they’ve been contributing to research that’s being done on PTSD and Agent Orange. They’ve fought for legislation for gender-inclusive beneﬁts at VA facilities which were not friendly to women veterans when we came home in the 60s and 70s,” Evans said. “We proved ourselves, and we opened doors for the next generations. Now, the sky’s the limit.” Evans said she and other female vets will continue to share their legacy “every day until we’re all gone.” “I want to say how proud I was of the women I served with, and how much we cared for these young men who served during that era,” she continued. “I’m so grateful to all those wounded soldiers in particular who came to stand by our side and support us to help us get that memorial built. … They were so appreciative and so grateful.” To learn more about the special events honoring servicewomen this Veterans Day weekend, visit the Vietnam Women’s Memorial website.

American Red Cross volunteer Barbara Sutherland and her sister, Bette Baker, staff secretary to the ARC unit attached to the 8th Field Hospital, team up to bring cookies, books and some stateside conversation to Army Spc. 4 Paul Perry circa June 1966. (NATIONAL ARCHIVES/AMERICAN RED CROSS PHOTO)

Army Nurse Corps Lt. Diane Carlson poses with South Vietnamese service members and local children while serving in Vietnam in the late 1960s. (PHOTO BY DIANE CARLSON EVANS, COURTESY PHOTO)

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Expeditionary Medical Facility Great Lakes holds decommissioning ceremony, establishes Navy Reserve, NMRTC Great Lakes By Jayna Legg

Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center

NORTH CHICAGO, IL. — Most recently they provided pandemic support in New York City, but prior to that, Navy Reservists assigned to Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) Great Lakes deployed all over the world for wide-ranging medical missions to include treating wounded warriors from Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) at the Army’s Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany; Combined Joint Task Force — Horn of Africa; Medical Readiness Training Exercises in Central America; and more than a decade of leading the multi-national Northern Lights/Global Medic annual exercises at Ft. McCoy, Wis. When they gathered at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center Nov. 4; however, the day’s mission in North Chicago, Ill. was simultaneously somber and hopeful. EMF Great Lakes leaders — present and former — and sailors were in the audience for the unit’s decommissioning ceremony, 26 years after it started as Naval Reserve Hospital Unit Great Lakes. “As each of us transitions to our new commands, know that you take the storied legacy of EMF Great Lakes with you,” said EMF Great Lakes Commanding Officer Capt. Amada Avalos during her remarks. “You should be proud of your service with EMF Great Lakes and the contributions you made to our Navy and our nation.” Guest Speaker Rear Adm. Eric Peterson, deputy director, Medical Forces Atlantic, presided over the ceremony. He said the decommissioning is the result of Navy Medicine’s ongoing “evolution in what we do and how we focus our resources. We must always maintain a forward presence and prioritize the care of the warﬁghter.” Approximately 500 billets of the former EMF Great Lakes are now assigned to the United States Naval Ship (USNS) Comfort and USNS Mercy, hospital ships that provide aﬂoat acute and emergency medical care for U.S. humanitarian and other missions around the world. About 120 former EMF Great Lakes sailors, led by Avalos, now have the mission of augmenting Navy Medicine Readiness Training Command (NMRTC) Great Lakes, located at Lovell FHCC. The number of billets for the new NMRTC Great Lakes Reserve unit is 145 but could be increased if needed, according to Avalos. The Reservists are highly skilled medical professionals in their civilian careers, Avalos said in an interview prior to the ceremony, including but not limited to ER, OR, ICU, acute care and other nurses; specialty doctors and surgeons; clinical psychiatrists; optometrists; dentists; pharmacists; physician assistants; and surgical and laboratory

Navy Capt. Amada Avalos presents the Expeditionary Medical Facility Great Lakes guidon to U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Eric Peterson for historical preservation at the EMF Great Lakes decommissioning ceremony Nov. 4 at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, North Chicago, Ill. (PHOTO BY TREVOR SEELA, CAPTAIN JAMES A. LOVELL FEDERAL HEALTH CARE CENTER)

technicians. On their drill weekends and during annual training, the Reservists will work with NMRTC Great Lakes personnel at Lovell FHCC’s main hospital and at its Naval Station Great Lakes (NSGL) branch clinics — one on base and three at Recruit Training Command. “We will train to be ready on ‘Day 1’ to augment NMRTC Great Lakes,” Avalos said, in the event of a large combat deployment of NMRTC Great Lakes sailors. Peterson, who also is the director of the Navy Reserve Nurse Corps, said in an interview, “It’s about being able to increase capability to receive casualties from the combat

theater(s) and taking care of the warﬁghters on the back end.” In wartime, the Reservists would help meet an increased need to provide medical care for recovering and convalescing service members back in the United States. During the Nov. 4 ceremony, Avalos read the official disestablishment order and announced the establishment of Navy Reserve, NMRTC Great Lakes. She went on to accept the unit’s guidon, or ﬂag, which she then presented to Peterson for historical preservation. Vice Chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Reserve Policy and Integration, Rear Adm. Pamela Miller, couldn’t be at the

ceremony but provided a statement that read, in part: “I am very proud of the leadership team and the entire command of EMF Great Lakes as they have continued to press on with training, readiness, and providing support to numerous mission requirements during this challenging time of transition. “The future is very bright, and this is an exciting time for Navy Reserve Medicine,” Miller said. “RC (Reserve Component) NMRTC Great Lakes will play an important part in our future missions. I am extremely proud of the professionalism, can-do attitude, and accomplishments of this team.”

Air Force Col. Daniel Willison, left, director of the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Customer Operations Directorate; Mary Stevenson, Space Force deputy director for mission sustainment; and Terry Simpson, executive director of DLA’s Nuclear and Space Enterprise Support Office, discuss logistics during a meeting Oct. 24, 2023 at DLA’s headquarters at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. (PHOTO BY CHRISTOPER LYNCH)

DLA, Space Force leaders discuss strategic partnership in ﬁrst meeting By Nancy Benecki

Defense Logistics Agency

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Leaders from the Defense Logistics Agency, its Nuclear and Space Enterprise Support Office and the Space Force discussed how they can work together to help the new service grow its approach to logistics during their ﬁrst meeting Oct. 24 at DLA’s headquarters. Mary Stevenson, the Space Force deputy director for mission sustainment, said she’s worked with DLA throughout her career as a program manager for major weapons systems and knows the agency will be a key partner for the service. “The Space Force is not going to be successful without the DLA partnership. That’s what this is going to take. I appreci-

ate your efforts in the ﬁeld out there, the tip of the spear, trying to get us to understand what we need, because we don’t know what we need,” Stevenson said. Terry Simpson, executive director of DLA’s Nuclear and Space Enterprise Support Office, gave an agency overview, noting it had $42.8 billion in revenue last year, manages over 5 million line items and awards 10,000 contracts a day. He also brieﬂy detailed what each of DLA’s major subordinate commands do, from clothing and textiles at DLA Troop Support to DLA Distribution and DLA Disposition Services’ worldwide support. He highlighted DLA Aviation’s role as the lead MSC providing customer facing support to Space Force. “It truly is end-to-end supply chain management,” said Simpson, who has been

with DLA’s NESO since its inception in 2015. He said his office’s mission is to proactively support the Defense Department’s nuclear and space enterprises. Through DLA’s Small Business Innovation Research team, the Weapons System Readiness Improvement Program finds small businesses that can provide parts, materials and innovative manufacturing solutions, said Brett Wod with DLA Information Operations. DLA supports 16 parts for the Space Force through the WSRIP and has already secured parts for the service’s Pave Phased Array Warning System, optical encoders, and launch and test range systems, Wood said. The Space Force has 52 weapons systems and its $1.5 billion program is more than 90% contracted logistics support, said Laura

Radley, Space Force mission sustainment analyst. DLA supported Space Force systems even before its inception and began providing dedicated liaison officer support to Air Force Space Command in 2017. Simpson said his team is looking forward to establishing a performance-based agreement with the service and setting up the ﬁrst USSF/DLA service day for senior leaders to collaborate, discuss support issues and create action items that improve readiness. “We have agreements with each of the military services, so we’re pushing hard to get our partnership with Space Force codiﬁed. This will outline mutually agreed-upon performance goals, identify the governance structure and strengthen the dynamics of the Space Force and DLA relationship,” he said.

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Get ready for Thanksgiving and all the flavors to savor: Roasted Turkey Breast with Herbs, Easy Oven Roasted Carrots and Baked Sweet Potatoes and Apples. Page C4

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Warm up to the holidays at the 10th annual Holiday Yule Log Bonfire & Christmas Market Press Release NORFOLK, Va. — The 10th Annual Holiday Yule Log Bonfire & Christmas Market brings holiday cheer and good tidings to the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront on Saturday, December 2, 2023, from noon until 8:00pm. Welcome the holiday season with a visit from Santa while you shop from local artisans and cozy up to the Yule Log Bonfire with a seasonal cocktail or warm beverage. Enjoy a live ice carving demonstration from Chisel & Shaker, hot chocolate & whiskey tastings, and family friendly entertainment in a beautiful, snowy winter wonderland. The Sensory Inclusive Zone offers a dedicated, staffed area for families with special needs wanting a break from the noise, action, and crowds. New this year! The Swinging Santa Band brings a festive sound as their four-piece band roams throughout the event from noon until 4:00pm. Returning to the event are DJ Melody & Co. Entertainment, holiday-themed arts & crafts, meet & greets with The Grinch, and much more. View below for a full list of specialty entertainment, as well as the participating marketplace vendors. The event is free — including Santa visits — and open to the public. Attendees will have two opportunities to visit with Santa Claus this year, from 1-2pm and 6-8pm.

The Holiday Yule Log Bonfire & Christmas Marketplace and Norfolk Festevents’ corporate offices at 120 West Main Street will be serving as a donation location for the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore. For more information or to make an online donation, visit https://bit. ly/23YuleLogDrive.

Entertainment Schedule: 12-8pm — Christmas Marketplace Open 12-4pm — NEW! The Swinging Santas Band 1-2pm — NEW! FREE Santa Claus Visits (Early time) 2-4pm — Live Ice Carving by Chisel & Shaker 4-7:30pm — Meet & Greet with The Grinch 4-8pm — Holiday Yule Log Bonfire Lighting 4-8pm — DJ Melody & Co. Entertainment 6-8pm — FREE Santa Claus Visits

Marketplace Vendors: Bright Delights (BBQ Sauce & Seasoning) Christopher Mize Studio (Canvas Paintings & Prints)

Coastin’ (Coastal Apparel) Comercial del Norte (Bags, Bracelets, Hats & More) Crunch On! (Freeze-dried Candies & Fruit) Kahiau’s Bakery and Café (Vegan & Gluten Free Baked Goods) La Neige Home Décor (Coastal Themed Home Décor) M&M Links Jewelry (Handmade Jewelry) Mama B’s Nuts & Delicious Needs (Gourmet Boxes, Nuts & Cookies) Nothing Bundt Cakes (Bundt Cakes) NuLand Hot Stuff (Hot Sauce) OnieTonie Designs (Custom Merchandise & Apparel) Paper Pie (Children’s Books) Peacefrogs (Official Festival Merchandise) Peanut City Candle Co. (Handmade Candles, Wax Melts & Accessories) PlushiHut Workshop (Create Your Own Stuffed Animal) Sons of Vikings (Drinking Horns, Games & Nordic Apparel) Stefanie Foley Designs (Handmade Paintings, Magnets, Ornaments & More) The Baby Alpaca (Peruvian-Inspired Apparel & Accessories) Wooden Seams (Custom Woodcraft & Sewing/Quilting Gifts)

Specialty Entertainment: The Swinging Santa Band Chisel & Shaker Live Ice Carving DJ Melody & Co. Entertainment The Grinch

Community Partners: Autism Society Tidewater Virginia YWCA Southampton Roads Operation Smile

Food Trucks: Deep Fried, Inc. (Hot Chocolate & Pretzels) Duck Donuts (Donuts & Coffee) Hades Wood Fired Oven (Wood Fired Artisan Pizza) Latin 2 Soul (Empanadas, Tacos, Quesadillas, Chicken Baskets & More) Mello Beans Coffee (Coffee, Bread, Drinks & Bowls) The 2023 Holiday Yule Log Bonfire & Christmas Market is produced by Norfolk Festevents in partnership with the City of Norfolk and presented by Southern Auto Group, Pepsi, Marriott Norfolk Waterside, The Main, and Waterside District. For more information on Norfolk Festevents’ Season of Events, visit Festevents.org.

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Virginia Aquarium’s newly renovated South Building to open January 14, 2024 Press Release VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Migrate to the South Building this winter! The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center will welcome guests into the newly renovated and expanded South Building in January 2024, opening to the public on January 14. Holding nearly 20,000 gallons of water and more than a dozen species, the South Building’s renovated spaces will have immersive experiences with interactive exhibits, kids’ play areas, touch pools, an observable veterinary care center, interactive water quality lab, outdoor play areas, and so much more. After a complete $28.9 million renovation and expansion, the South Building features new animals including Pacific sea nettle jellyfish, decorator crab, mantis shrimp, and cuttlefish, along with old favorites like the North American River Otters. Brand-new exhibits spotlight the superheroes of the marine world and the jellyfish lifecycle with a moon jelly touch pool. As a City of Virginia Beach asset, the project first appeared in the City’s capital improvements project in 2013. Over the next few years, the City’s partner, the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation, raised $14 million from generous community members in support

of the project. Kids and adults can unleash their imaginations while playing the role of a veterinarian or field biologist in the Windows into Animal Care gallery — which also invites guests to observe real-life animal examinations on occasion and water quality testing through nearby windows. During the warmer months, guests can step outdoors to a playground with hands-on activities teaching the role of watersheds in the environment and the impacts humans have on our waterways. “We are thrilled to welcome guests into our reimagined South Building. This space will expand our offerings and education programming, enhancing the overall guest experience,” said president and CEO, Cynthia Whitbred-Spanoulis. “The building is designed to be a hands-on, interactive experience that engages all the senses, sparks curiosity for all ages, and inspires conservation of the marine environment.” In addition to the new exhibits, the building will have an education hall for schools to utilize for field trips, and an outdoor amphitheater with elevated seating to accommodate a 200-person capacity for events, programs, and entertainment. City officials and donors will be invited

to a ribbon cutting ceremony on January 11, 2024. PRA Group, Inc. is the title sponsor of the Virginia Aquarium’s new South Building grand opening and private dedication event. Virginia Aquarium members will be invited to Member Opening Day for an exclusive first look of the South Building on January 13, 2024. Advanced time-ticket reservations are required for the opening event. Walk-up entry is not guaranteed. The Aquarium’s South Building, previously known as the Marsh Pavilion, first opened in 1995 and was closed in 2018 for planned renovations to revamp and expand the entire facility. The construction process included a complete demolition of the inside, followed by the construction of a new wing, new and upgraded electrical components, replaced roof, fireproofing and the installation of all new exhibits. The South Building is accessible by walking the Nature Trail from the Virginia Aquarium’s North Building at 717 General Booth Blvd. or by using the south parking lot, which the South Building shares with The Adventure Park, at 801 General Booth Blvd. About Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center: The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s mission is to connect people to the marine environment,

inspiring a more sustainable future. The Aquarium aspires to be a driver in conservation, education, tourism, and sustainability, leading the charge to save wildlife and their ecosystems. Owned by the City of Virginia Beach, the Aquarium operates as a city department in partnership with the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation. The Aquarium is proud to be an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquarium, and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums. 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 animals and habitats. It is also responsible for annual and capital fundraising, administration and funding for the Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response Program, conservation and scientific research efforts, and the Aquarium’s mission-related education programs. You can be a part of our mission by making a tax-deductible donation to support our programming.

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Enjoy a festive evening with A TRADOC Holiday featuring America’s Got Talent finalists Voices of Service Press Release Join the talented U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band, featuring top 5 finalists from America’s Got Talent, Voices of Service, as they bring you classic and popular holiday favorites! Special guest Ashley Smith, Daybreak and Noon Anchor from 13News Now, will also join the Band. Showtime is Friday, December 8th at 7p.m. This family-friendly performance is free, but reserved seating is required. Get your tickets now at The Scope Arena Box Office and Ticketmaster.com. The Scope Arena box office is located in the Scope parking garage at 201 E. Brambleton Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510. It is currently open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information visit sevenvenues.com/events or call 757.664.6464. About TRADOC Band: The United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Band serves as the premier musical organization for U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command and connects the Army to the American people. Based in Fort Eustis, Virginia, the TRADOC Band performs locally for public concerts, military ceremonies, and educational outreach programs while also maintaining a presence on the national stage. Soldiers assigned to the TRADOC Band are active duty, full-time musicians performing in a wide variety of musical ensembles, having trained and studied music at some of the finest colleges, universities, and conservatories in the United States and abroad.

Sing your way into the holiday season with American Idol alum Kimberley Locke Press Release HAMPTON, Va. — Christmas is Here starring Kimberley Locke showcases a medley of holiday favorites at The American Theatre on Friday, December 1 at 8 p.m. The Tennessee native and American Idol runner-up released her debut album “One Love” in 2004 and her hit single “8th World Wonder” reached the top half of the Billboard Hot 100. “It’s special being able to watch one of your favorite American Idols perform live. You connected with them throughout the competition from your living room and then

seeing them live in concert ampliﬁes your experience and brings back fond memories,” said Arts Administration Manager Carena Novak. Locke has performed on national television, ﬁrst in her initial stint on American Idol, then returning for guest appearances during later seasons. She has also sat as guest host on The View and appeared in game shows like Don’t Forget the Lyrics. Locke’s talent is not limited to television. She debuted on Broadway as a special guest of Kristin Chenoweth in her one-woman show titled Kristin Chenoweth: For the Girls.

Get ready for the holidays and enjoy your favorite Christmas classics reimagined by this incredible American Idol alum. Tickets to see Kimberley Locke at The American Theatre start at $35. Additional fees may apply.

Purchasing Tickets The FLEX-8 Subscription offers the best discounts when guests purchase eight or more tickets to select shows. Order forms may be faxed, mailed or brought in person to the Hampton Coliseum Box Office. Individual performance tickets may be purchased in

person at the Box Office or ordered online at theamericantheatre.org.

Box Office Hours: Hampton Coliseum 1000 Coliseum Drive 757-838-4203 10 a.m. — 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday The American Theatre 125 East Mellen Street 757-722-2787 Two hours before show time.

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FLAVORS TO SAVOR Roasted Turkey Breast with Herbs Recipe & Photo By American Heart Association This recipe takes the hassle out of cooking a whole bird but provides all the same juicy,tender goodness you crave from a turkey dinner. Calories: 187 Per Serving Protein: 33g Per Serving Fiber: 0g Per Serving Servings: 8 Ingredients Cooking spray 3 ½-pound turkey breast half with skin, thawed if frozen 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra-virgin preferred) 4 medium garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled ½ teaspoon dried tarragon, crumbled ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon red hot-pepper sauce ¼ teaspoon pepper ¼ cup ﬁnely chopped fresh parsley Directions Lightly spray a large glass baking dish with cooking spray. Put the turkey in the baking dish. In a small bowl, stir together the remaining ingredients except the parsley. Stir in the parsley. Using a tablespoon or your ﬁngers, gently loosen the skin from the breast meat, creating a pocket. Being careful to not break the skin, spread the parsley mixture as evenly as possible under the skin. Gently pull the skin over any exposed meat. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8 to 12 hours. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Remove the plastic wrap from the turkey. Roast the turkey with the skin side up for 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes, or until a meat thermometer or instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast registers 170°F and the juices run clear. Transfer to a cutting board. Let stand for 15 minutes for easier slicing and to let the turkey continue cooking (the internal temperature will rise at least 5°). Discard the skin before serving the turkey. Tip: You may have to buy a whole turkey breast. If so, ask the butcher to cut it in half and wrap one of the pieces for freezing.

Baked Sweet Potatoes and Apples Recipe & Photo By American Heart Association These warm seasonal apples make a great side dish for breakfast,lunch or dinner. Calories: 101 Per Serving Protein: 1g Per Serving Fiber: 3g Per Serving Servings: 8 Serving Size: ½ cup Ingredients Cooking spray ¼ cup sugar ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 medium sweet potatoes (peeled, cut crosswise into ¼ inch slices) 2 medium sweet apples (such as Rome Beauty or Gala) peeled, each sliced into 10 wedges 3 tablespoon light tub margarine Directions Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 1 ½-quart glass casserole dish with cooking spray. In a small bowl, stir together the sugar and cinnamon. In the casserole dish, layer in order half each of the sweet potatoes, apples, and cinnamon-sugar. Dot with about half the margarine. Repeat. Bake, covered, for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes and apples are soft.

Easy Oven Roasted Carrots Recipe & Photo From Samantha at www.spendwithpennies.com This recipe for savory roasted carrots is especially simple.Seasoned with olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper,the carrots’natural, slightly sweet ﬂavors to really shine through. Plus,this technique can be applied to roast any of your favorite vegetables. Calories: 103 Per Serving Protein: 1g Per Serving Fiber: 4g Per Serving Servings: 6 Ingredients 2 pounds carrots washed, peeled and cut if large 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper plus additional to taste, as needed chopped parsley for garnish, optional Directions Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper (for easy clean-up). Toss carrots with oil and seasoning. Pour onto prepared baking sheet. Arrange carrots in a single layer. Bake 18-20 minutes for baby or garden carrots, 25-30 minutes for larger store bought carrots. Ensure carrots are tender when pierced with a fork. Serve warm, garnished with parsley if desired. Tips: For a sweeter glazed carrot, add 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar before cooking. Young fresh carrots or baby Carrots can be left whole and will require less time. If using storebought larger carrots (even if you cut them) they may need an extra 10-15 minutes. Larger carrots can be cut into 1 ½” chunks and may need a few minutes extra.

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Learn about TRICARE Open Season during Nov. 16 Facebook event By TRICARE Communications FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you need help understanding your health plan options during TRICARE Open Season? Join us for a TRICARE Facebook Live event on Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. ET. TRICARE experts will provide an overview of TRICARE plans you can choose from during open season. They’ll also answer questions from the audience. To participate and ask a question, you need to follow TRICARE on Facebook. “If you’re eligible to participate in TRICARE Open Season, this event is for you,” said Zelly Zim, a senior program analyst with TRICARE Policy and Programs

at the Defense Health Agency. “We’ll help you learn more about your health plan options so you can choose the best plan for yourself and your family members.” This year, TRICARE Open Season starts Nov. 13 and ends Dec. 12. Any enrollment changes you make will take effect on Jan. 1, 2024. TRICARE Open Season is for anyone enrolled in or eligible for TRICARE Prime, including the US Family Health Plan, and TRICARE Select. If you’re eligible to participate in open season, you have three options: Stay in your plan. If you want to stay in your current TRICARE health plan, you don’t have to do anything to stay enrolled.

You’ll stay in your current health plan as long as you’re eligible. Enroll in a plan. If you’re eligible for a TRICARE Prime option or TRICARE Select but not enrolled, you can enroll in a plan during open season. Change plans. If you’re already enrolled in a TRICARE Prime option or TRICARE Select, you can switch plans. You can also switch between individual and family enrollment. TRICARE Open Season doesn’t apply to active duty service members or anyone enrolled in or eligible for these plans: TRICARE For Life TRICARE Reserve Select TRICARE Retired Reserve

TRICARE Young Adult Separate from TRICARE, you may also be eligible for the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP), managed by the Office of Personnel Management. Your eligibility depends on your beneficiary status. You need to have coverage in a TRICARE health plan to enroll in vision coverage. Visit BENEFEDS.com to check your eligibility and shop for coverage. To learn more about TRICARE Open Season, go to www.tricare.mil/OpenSeason. Would you like the latest TRICARE news sent to you by email? Visit TRICARE Subscriptions, and create your personalized profile to get benefit updates, news, and more.

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