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ISSUE ‘WE BUILD. WE FIGHT.’ Chesapeake native and Keys High School graduate continues Seabees tradition.

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Bataan ARG, 24th MEU begin exercise

By MC1 Kegan Kay USS Bataan (LHD 5) Public Affairs ATLANTIC OCEAN

Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) began their Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) after departing Naval Station Norfolk, Jan. 10 COMPTUEX is a series of training scenarios designed to evaluate the mission readiness of deployable assets in relation to their ability to react and perform as an integrated unit.

The Bataan ARG is commanded by Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 8 Commodore Capt. Larry LeGree and is comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) and amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), both homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, and amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) homeported at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story.

“COMPTUEX is our opportunity to operate in a MC2 Nicholas Frank Cottone The amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) conducts a live-fire exercise with the ship’s RIM 116 Rolling Airframe Missile weapon system. Bataan is underway conducting composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

Shipyard starts supervisor class

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Coast Guard rescues 2 from boat

By Jennifer Zingalie Norfolk Naval Shipyard Public Affairs NORFOLK

Norfolk Naval Shipyard will launch its initial high velocity first line supervisor (1LS) class in February, changing the way supervisors are both hired and trained.

Unlike the original five-day training model, the new model is based on curriculum design concepts which are composed of “learn, use, and teach back,” lead curriculum designer for NNSY’s Command University Chad Coffin explained.

“Instead of just sitting in a classroom, new supervisors will have a half day of classroom training and a half day to go out and reinforce and reflect on what they learned,” Coffin said.

This means after a topic such as safety surveillance is taught, participants will then conduct one, as well as filling out and submitting the associated paperwork. They will also have a chance to discuss what works and what could be improved.

In the past, training was often segmented.

The new six-week program incorporates supervisor core competency requirements from various aspects of the shipyard. These include production-specific trainings, production safety, shipyard safety, human resources, the Equal Employment Office, and the Legal Department.

“Senior leader involvement is also a huge aspect of this program, as they will be holding discussion panels,” Coffin said.

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home on Dec. 15 from their four-day vacation in Dallas.

As the families arrived for the trip and upon returning to Norfolk, the terminal was decorated from top to bottom in balloons, games, crafts, Disney characters and even a surprise visit

The Coast Guard rescued two people, Jan. 15, from a grounded boat near Deltaville, Virginia.

Watchstanders at U.S. Coast Guard Station Milford Haven in Hudgins, Virginia, received a call from Middlesex County dispatchers at about 1:15 a.m., stating a 40-foot pleasure craft was aground in Jackson Creek with two men aboard, including a 75-year-old man who required medication.

Watchstanders in the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads Command Center in Portsmouth issued an urgent marine information broadcast and a 29-foot Response Boat-Small (RBS) crew launched from Station Milford Haven at about 1:55 a.m.

The boat crew arrived on scene at approximately 2:43 a.m. and realized it was too shallow to come alongside the grounded pleasure craft. Two crew members from the RBS waded through the water to the grounded boat to assess the survivors. The crew determined it was too dangerous for the stranded boaters to wade through the water back to the RBS. The Coast Guard crew returned to the station, retrieved a kayak, and arrived back on scene at about 3:30 a.m.

The crew used the kayak to transport both survivors and bring them aboard the RBS. They were taken to shore near Deltaville Boatyard.

“This rescue demonstrated how well our entire

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Staff Sgt. Teresa Cleveland U.S. service members hand U.S. flags to Gold Star families as they leave for the Snowball Express on Dec. 11 at Norfolk International Airport. Gold Star families traveled to Dallas on an all-expenses-paid trip to thank them for their sacrifice.

Military volunteers honor Snowball Express participants

By Kelly Wirfel NAVSTA Norfolk Public Affairs NORFOLK

As Gold Star families arrived at Norfolk International Airport on Dec. 11 to board the 2016 Snowball Express, they were warmly greeted by more than 350 service members and community volunteers from the Hampton Roads area.

Not only did military volunteers from Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk, Naval Air Station Oceana, Dam Neck Annex, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek — Fort Story participated in the Sunday morning send-off, the volunteers along with the Patriot Guard Riders, proudly stood together to give the families a warm welcome

EISENHOWER SNAPSHOT With USS Dwight D. Eisenhower pierside, Sailors get to work cleaning and repairing the aircraft carrier.

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If you are interested in volunteering for next year’s Snowball Express, contact Melissa Black, NAVSTA Norfolk Gold Star Coordinator, at 322-9182.

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Twelve ECRC Sailors reenlist aboard battleship Wisconsin

By LS3 Dana Williams Expeditionary Combat Readiness Center Public Affairs NORFOLK

Twelve Sailors from Expeditionary Combat Readiness Center (ECRC) reenlisted aboard decommissioned battleship, USS Wisconsin (BB-64), Jan. 4 as shipmates, family members, and friends watched.

Sailors ranging in rank from petty officer second class to master chief petty officer signed on to extend their service in the Navy.

The unusual locale for the ceremony made for a memorable experience for the participants and attendees.

“An unforgettable experience desired and achieved,” Chief Information Systems Technician Jessica Curtis said. The ceremony was held on the main deck just underneath the battleship’s gun turrets.

“We are what the Navy is,” ECRC’s commanding officer Capt. Joseph Rehak said, after administering the oath of reenlistment. “I am honored to lead such great

Sailors, and even more proud that they are choosing to stay Navy.”

“It feels nice to go out with a bang,” Command Master Chief Randy Watson said, as the ceremony marked his final enlistment.

Wisconsin was launched Dec. 7, 1943, and commissioned April 16, 1944. She was recommissioned for Korean War service and subsequently decommissioned in 1991 after serving in Operation Desert Storm.

Wisconsin earned five battle stars for her World War II

service and one for Korea.

ECRC provides processing, equipping, training, certification and proactive family support to active duty for special work (ADSW) Sailors, individual augmentees, and provisional units throughout all deployment phases in support of combatant command (COCOM) requirements, contingency operations, or national crises.

For more news from Expeditionary Combat Readiness Center, visit www. navy.mil/local/ecrc/.

Branch Health Clinic Norfolk celebrates dental milestone with USS Laboon

By MC2 Terah L. Bryant NMCP Public Affairs NORFOLK

Branch Health Clinic Norfolk celebrated the 250th consecutive ship to deploy with a minimum of 95 percent operational dental readiness. USS Laboon Commanding Officer Cmdr.

Jason Labott received a plaque Jan 12 celebrating their commitment to readiness and collaboration with the dental clinic.

“Although we don’t have a ceremony for the 249th of the second ship to deploy with the same readiness threshold, if not for the consistency of the collaboration between the ships and staff over the past several years, we would not have made it to this milestone,” mistress of ceremonies Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Naketa Stoudemire said. Stoudemire then thanked the ship and the dental clinic for all of their hard work.

Guest speaker Cmdr.

Richard Adcook noted that while Laboon may have the title for the 250th ship, they

MC2 Terah L. Bryant.

Lt. Emily Summerlin presents USS Laboon Commanding Officer Cmdr. Jason Labott with an award recognizing them as the 250th consecutive ship to deploy with an overall dental readiness of 95 percent or higher. The plaque represented the collaboration and dedication USS Laboon crew members and dental staff from the Norfolk Branch Health Clinic.

also were the 13th, 68th, 106th, 133rd, 164th, 196th and 229th to deploy since tracking began in 2001.

“Not all dental officers and technicians have the opportunity to deploy,” Adcook said. “We spend plenty of time fighting the war on dental disease within these walls, but this streak, this gives us something tangible

to be a part of.”

Adcook thanked the clinic and staff for what they do every day.

“We would like to present this plaque to you in recognition of the collaborative efforts and dedication of both the crew members of USS Laboon, as well as the dental staff from the Norfolk Branch Health Clinic,”

read Lt. Kurt Langenderfer.

After accepting the plaque, Labott expressed his gratitude for the clinic.

“This is not just us, and it’s not just you, it’s a team effort,” Labott said. “Yes we just happened to be the 250th ship, but you guys made us that ship. It is very important to me that you guys helped us get to this point.”

“I know emergencies will arise but because of you, I won’t have to worry about my crew and the minor normal stuff that you have taken care of for me. It’s you guys who actually got us here so from Laboon, thank you,” Labott added.

Branch Health Clinic Norfolk’s Fleet Department consists of 14 personnel and seven mobile dental units.

Each day one mobile dental unit is sent to the piers on Naval Station Norfolk to provide care to Sailors with minimal disruption to the ship’s schedule. The clinic provides dental services to more than 30 cruisers, destroyers and submarines.

Statement from US Coast Guard Atlantic Area Commander on announcement of changes to US Cuba immigration policy Press Release U.S. Coast Guard Public Affairs NORFOLK

“The U.S. Coast Guard maintains a robust presence in the Florida straits, the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico.

Our role in the enforcement of U.S. immigration laws remains unchanged in light of Thursday’s announcement.

The Coast Guard’s highlytrained crews aboard cutters, aircraft and small boats remain ready and continue to work with our DHS partners to stop any attempts at illegal immigration to the United States. If anyone attempts to illegally immigrate by sea the U.S. Coast Guard will stop them and repatriate them in accordance with U.S. law and international agreements,” said U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area Commander Vice Adm. Karl L. Schultz. “Safety of life at sea is top priority for the Coast Guard and our DHS partners. Taking to sea in a poorly-constructed, illequipped craft is extremely dangerous. Every effort will be made by the Coast Guard to stop illegal voyages before they potentially end in tragedy. I urge Cuban-American communities to discourage the people of Cuba from putting their lives at risk in dangerous and illegal at-sea crossings.”

For the full White House

announcement, visit http:// tinyurl.com/z3qtpfj.

For Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson’s statement, visit http://tinyurl.com/ hrfn38a.

For the joint statement between the governments of the United States and Cuba, visit http://tinyurl.com/zk769cv.

For the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fact sheet on changes to parole and expedited removal policies affecting Cuban nationals, visit http://tinyurl. com/zfs28xx.

Vice Adm. Karl L. Schultz is the U.S. Coast Guard’s Atlantic Area Commander, where he serves as the operational commander for all Coast Guard missions from the Rocky Mountains to the Arabian Gulf, spanning across five Coast Guard Districts and 40 states. Vice Adm. Schultz’ bio can be found by visiting http://tinyurl.com/gpvlzuq.

For more information about Coast Guard alien migrant interdiction operations in the Florida Straits and the Caribbean, please contact the Coast Guard Seventh District Public Affairs Office in Miami at (305) 415-6683.

For more information regarding this change in immigration policy, please contact the DHS Office of Public Affairs at (202) 282-8010.

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Sailors have tools to reach higher fitness levels Fitness Centers offer advice, classes and support for reaching health goals A study released by the University Of Scranton revealed the most popular New Year’s resolutions. Not surprisingly, “lose weight” and “stay fit and healthy” were among the top two. The same study revealed that just eight percent of people go on to achieve their New Year’s goals by year’s end, with 36 percent straying from their resolutions after just one month.

“If a person is only looking to make a “resolution” and is not fully committed to a weight loss program, it will not stick,” Sibelius said.

“Losing weight is hard. It entails making changes to eating habits, implementing a workout program, and changing a lifestyle to be overall more active. I feel people make the mistake of viewing weight loss as a diet when really it’s a lifestyle change and should be something that can last a lifetime.”

With the rising cost of food and busy schedules, eating well may seem challenging.

Sibelius says she sees three areas of major concern and possible roadblocks for individuals starting or looking to start a fitness and health plan.

1. The time it takes to plan healthy meals – People can implement a day of food preparation and planning during the weekend that will help them stay on track through-

By MC2 Jacob S. Richardson NAS Oceana Public Affairs VIRGINIA BEACH

Every year in January, promises are made that this is the year you will go to the gym regularly, eat more salads, forgo sweets of all kinds, and drop those pesky pounds you’ve been vowing to be rid of for years.

But then it happens, the winter months bring us colder weather, breaks from routines, and delicious highcalorie foods. By the second week of the month you decide since you’ve already blown at least one of the above resolutions, you might as well give up.

This year, however, with advice from the professionals at the Naval Air Station Oceana (NAS) Fitness Center, you can have your own team of professionals to help guide you and keep you on track.

“The New Year is always viewed as an opportunity for a fresh start,” Lisa Sibelius said. NAS Oceana Moral Welfare and Recreation Fitness Program Director. “For many, that is exercising more or making adjustments to their diet or lifestyle to lose weight. For a weight loss program to be successful for a person, it should be started for the right reasons, such as becoming healthier.”

with Fitness Team members that can provide Fitness Assessments, exercise prescriptions, group exercise classes, basic nutrition information, assistance with FEP, and assist CFL’s with command PT.” Individuals, who make lifestyle changes such as increased physical activity and dietary changes gradually, and with realistic expectations and goals, are able to retain their weight loss and fitness goals better than those who rush into it and set high unrealistic goals. The first step, however, is making the commitment to show up.

“We have a variety of incentive programs that occur all year. “Journey to a new you” is the current program that is geared toward helping people reach goals made for the New Year,” said Sibelius “For parents and families we have a family workout room that is for customers who have children under the age of 10. The room is located in the Hornet’s Nest Fitness Center and the parents can exercise while the children play in a play area of the room.”

When you make a “New Year New You” resolution, consider your goals, requirements, and the tools provided

by NAS Oceana’s fitness center and its professionals.

Take it one meal at a time, one workout at a time and remember that any day is a good day to resolve to be your healthiest.

MC2 Jacob S. Richardson Service members and their families participate in the annual Veterans Day 5K run at Dam Neck Annex. Naval Air Station Oceana’s Moral, Welfare and Recreation and installation fitness center, plans and schedules runs and fitness events year round for individuals looking to challenge and better themselves physically.

out the week. This can entail chopping vegetables and cook large batches of pasta, rice, and grains which can save time during the week.

Also doubling up on healthy recipes and putting one in the freezer for another day is helpful.”

2. Feeling like you don’t have the time to exercise – Doing short exercise sessions has been proven to be as effective as a long session. If a person isn’t able to get in a continuous hour, breaking it up into multiple 10-20 minute segments throughout the day can work as well.

3. Feeling overwhelmed with options — many times people feel overwhelmed

with all of the weight loss options, diets, foods, and exercise plans that are out on the market. Ultimately, you have to do the activity or exercise that you enjoy so you stay with the exercise program and slowly make changes to eating plans to incorporate more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and smart snacks.

Group activities are also a good place to start if you are just beginning your fitness journey. The fitness center provides a variety of classes ranging from toning, sculpting, strength training, Sport Specific Training, CORE, Spin, Yoga, and Zumba.

Having an instructor or

finding a workout partner for accountability is an excellent way to stay motivated and on the path to good health.

If you’re worried about joining a class or committing to something you haven’t tried, all classes are free of charge for active duty personnel and their families, that means no pressure, no worries.

“We have an outstanding and seasoned fitness team that is here to help everyone reach their fitness goals!

The first step is completing a health history questionnaire and making the first appointment for a fitness assessment,” Sibelius said. “MWR Fitness and Sports at Oceana provides two fitness centers

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Chesapeake native continues 75 years of Seabee tradition

By MC1 David Wyscaver Navy Office of Community Outreach PORT HUENEME, CALIF.

“We Build, We Fight” has been the motto of the Navy’s Construction Force, known as the “Seabees,” for the past 75 years. Chesapeake native and Keys High School graduate, Petty Officer 2nd Class Brenden Bedford, builds and fights around the world as a member of a naval construction battalion center located in Port Hueneme, California.

Bedford works as a construction mechanic in the Navy.

“As a construction mechanic I’m responsible for maintenance in terms of preventative and corrective measures,” Bedford said. “As a Seabee I get the opportunity to perform a variety of tasks outside of my daily mechanic responsi-

bilities.”

The jobs of some of the Seabees today have remained unchanged since World War II, when the Seabees paved the 10,000-mile road to victory for the allies in the Pacific and in Europe, according to Director of the U. S. Navy Seabee Museum Lara Godbille.

“I enjoy being a Seabee because it’s very diverse and every day I broaden my horizons professionally,” Bedford said. “Every day is different and it offers me the opportunity to do more than just a standard nine to five routine.”

For the past 75 years Seabees have served in all American conflicts. They have also supported humanitarian efforts using their construction skills to help communities around the world following earthquakes, hurricanes and

other natural disasters.

“I am proud of the hard work that Seabees do every day,” Naval Facilities Engineering Command Commander Rear Adm. Bret Muilenburg said. “Their support to the Navy and Marine Corps mission is immeasurable, and we look forward to the next seven decades of service.”

Seabees around the world will take part in a year-long celebration in 2017 to commemorate the group’s 75-year anniversary. The theme of the celebration is “Built on History, Constructing the Future.”

“Seabees deploy around the world providing expert expeditionary construction support on land and under the sea, for the Navy and Marine Corps, in war, humanitarian crisis and peace,” Naval Construction Group 1 Commodore Capt. Mike Saum said.

Courtesy of Navy Office of Community Outreach CM2 Brenden Bedford, a Chesapeake native, serves as a member of a naval construction battalion center located in Port Hueneme, California.

“Seabee resiliency, skill, and resolution under hostile and rough conditions prove our motto ‘We Build, We Fight.’

The Seabee patch we wear on our uniform signifies to the warfighter and civilian alike

that they’re in good hands.”

Serving in the Navy has allowed Bedford to continue learning about himself and the legacy he wants to leave to future Seabees.

“Serving is critical because

the Seabees are evolving from what our responsibilities were in the past,” Bedford said. “Our mission is more diverse in terms of providing increased supportive work on a global scale.”

Norfolk resident qualifies as a double “vet” In the Navy, Tara Golden volunteered helping animals. Now, that’s her job at Beach Pet Hospital.

By Lee Belote Virginian Pilot Correspondent NORFOLK

If you ask Tara Golden if she’s a vet, she’ll say yes twice. She’s not only a veteran that served in the Navy, but she’s a veterinarian at Beach Pet Hospital.

The Norfolk resident went from flying planes to helping furry animals. After flying for 12½ years, she decided to follow a passion that she’s nurtured since childhood.

Golden graduated from the Naval Academy in 1998 and then went to Pensacola, Florida, to become an aviator.

She was an E2 Hawkeye naval flight officer.

While she was a Fleet Readiness Squadron training officer, she took prerequisites for veterinarian school.

She then transitioned to Navy Reserves, so she could enroll into North Carolina State University veterinarian school. In 2014, she graduated with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

Golden’s love of animals started when she was a young girl. She would bring turtles

home from the playground and remembers taking a cat that was hit by a car to the emergency room.

“It was ingrained in me from a very young age,” Golden said.

During her naval career, Golden intertwined her passion for animals by volunteering at animal shelters wherever she was stationed. Her fondest memory is flying to New Orleans in 2005 to work with animal rescue groups after Katrina. She helped to pull abandoned dogs and cats out of the destroyed homes.

In fact, that’s how she found her pit bull Daisy. She rescued her from under a dilapidated house.

Ironically, she brought Daisy to Beach Pet Hospital after the rescue to get fixed up and then got hired there in 2015 as a veterinarian.

Golden has furthered her education by traveling to China and Colorado to learn acupuncture.

“It’s a very powerful feeling to know you have the capacity to heal another being with your hands, rather than medicine alone,” said Golden.

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LB: Favorite Virginia Beach spot to clear your mind and center your soul?

TG: The Chesapeake Bay with the Navy planes flying overhead, nature and the LB: Who or what inspires remainder of freedom all at you to do what you do? once.

TG: It must be God and the universe executing the master LB: Of what achievements plan. are you most proud?

TG: Attending veterinary

LB: Favorite pet?

TG: All of them! They’re like children, you love them all equally.

Lee Belote | For The Virginian-Pilot Tara Golden is a veterinarian at Beach Pet Hospital in Virginia Beach.

Kindra Powell, veterinary assistant at Beach Pet Hospital, said Golden’s compassion for people and animals is why she excels at her job and everything she does. “Her credentials are incredible,” said Powell. “We’re lucky to have her on our team.”

Golden said her passion for the military is fulfilled by staying with the reserves.

She’s currently an executive officer of the Norfolk NATO Allied Command Transfomation Reserve unit. She added that her favorite part of being a vet is the bond you forge with the patient and client.

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LB: Who or what in your background best prepared you for doing what you do?

TG: My mom and dad were both career naval officers, true patriots and avid animal lovers. I had more than just “Top Gun” and “Ace Ventura” movies motivating me to make my mark.

“We are like family,” said Golden. “It starts at the puppy stage and carries to the geriatric years.”

Lee Belote (LB): What do you enjoy most about what you do?

Tara Golden (TG): Both my Navy and veterinary occupations have blessed me with lifelong friendships.

LB: Something you’ve done that others might not expect of you?

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World War II vet receives special warfare ‘trident’ U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jered Stone Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, middle right, poses for a photo with awardees, from left, Staff Sgt. Michael Mendoza, who received a Navy Cross; and Master Sgt. Steven Davis; HM1 Michael Atkinson; Sgt. Nicholas Brandau; and Sgt. Edward Huth, who were each honored with a Silver Star.

By MC1 Rob Rupp Naval Special Warfare Group 2 Public Affairs VIRGINIA BEACH

Special Warfare commands receive SECNAV awards From Secretary of the Navy Public Affairs WASHINGTON

On Jan. 13, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus presented eight Navy Crosses and eight Silver Stars to active-duty and former members of East and West Coast Naval Special Warfare Commands at a ceremony in Virginia Beach. One Navy Cross and one Silver Star were presented posthumously.

“Today we honor some of our nation’s finest heroes, not just for their individual acts of courage and bravery in the face of danger, but for the everyday selflessness that they and their peers demonstrate,” Mabus said.

“This generation of Sailors, and particularly those serving as part of our Naval Special Warfare team, is an extraordinary group of men and women who have given so much to our country. Although today we recognize these individuals for their heroism and valor in combat, we are also honoring the Sailors and Marines who fought beside them and those who are still in the fight.”

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These awards were upgrades to previously awarded medals for valor in combat and upgraded as a result of the Department of the Navy’s Post 9/11 Valor Awards Review Panel. This panel reviewed award nominations from combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan to ensure members were appropriately recognized for acts of valor.

The Department of the Navy reviewed more than 300 valor awards and the review was completed, Nov. 15.

The Navy Cross, the Navy’s second highest decoration, is awarded for extraordinary heroism while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States. The act must be performed in the presence of great danger or at great personal risk.

The Silver Star is awarded for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States, while engaged in military operations with a friendly force. It is the fourth highest military honor that can be awarded to a member of the U.S. armed forces and the third highest award for valor.

Ninety-year-old Bruce E. McCormick, retired Petty Officer 1st Class and an early member of the Navy Scouts and Raiders, was presented the Special Warfare (SEAL) insignia, commonly referred to as the “SEAL Trident”, during a pinning ceremony at the SEAL Heritage Center on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story Oct. 12.

Commander of Naval Special Warfare Group TWO Capt. Jamie Sands, pinned the Trident on McCormick’s lapel officially making him a member of the Navy SEAL community.

“I was incredibly honored to pin the Navy SEAL trident on one of the original members of Scouts and Raiders,” Sands said. “He represents an extraordinary piece of NSW history, and I was grateful for the opportunity to celebrate his service to our country.”

The Scouts and Raiders were created in 1942 for the covert reconnaissance of

realistic, high-tempo environment where we can push our teams hard and really hone our skills. The tremendous capability the BlueGreen team brings as a flexible, adaptable and persistent crisis response force requires reps and sets in a pressurized environment,” LeGree said. “Responding to these scenarios helps to determine where our weak points are and how we can strengthen them. It’s all about teamwork and maximizing the tremendous capabilities of our forces to provide the fleet commanders with scalable, ready and resilient forces.”

The 24th MEU is commanded

by U.S. Marine Corps Col. Ryan Rideout and is comprised of a Ground Combat Element, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment; an Aviation Combat Element, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365; a Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 24; and a Command Element which includes the MEU’s senior staff, enablers, its Maritime Raid Force and Special Operations Liaison Element.

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landing beaches and coastal defenses. The Scouts and Raiders units could conduct raids and sabotage missions from a pair of men to platoon sized operations.

The first Scouts and Raiders group was commissioned in October 1942 and first this group saw combat in November 1942 during Operation Torch, the first allied landings in Europe, on the North African coast. The Scouts and Raiders also supported landings in Sicily, Salerno, Anzio, Normandy, and southern France.

Training offers challenging scenarios

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MC1 Rob Rupp Ninety-year-old Bruce E. McCormick honors the crowd with a salute during a ceremony held at the SEAL Heritage Center, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Oct. 12.

MC2 Magen F. Reed A Humvee drives from a landing craft utility into the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is underway conducting composite training unit exercise with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

training together, this ARG/MEU team is really starting to fire on all cylinders,” Rideout said.

“COMPTUEX is a varsity level

event and we fully expect to be challenged at every turn. The commodore, ship CO’s, and I are all confident that the training we’ve

received, the solid habit patterns we’ve formed, and the outstanding relationships we’ve developed across the team have set us up well for success.”

Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 4 and Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG) will mentor, train and assess the Bataan ARG and 24 MEU integrated team in preparation for their upcoming deployment.

“The scenarios we will face over these next few weeks will provide more skills for our crew for the challenges we will face during deployment. I have complete confidence that we will prove ourselves through COMPTUEX,” Bataan Commanding Officer Capt. Eric Pfister said. “This is the last step in demonstrating our proficiency and I think everyone is ready and eager to learn and get the job done.”

When deployed, the Bataan ARG and 24 MEU team will provide combatant commanders a versatile sea-based force that can be tailored to a variety of missions, including quick reaction crisis response options in maritime, littoral and inland environments in support of the nation’s maritime strategy.

New process to be more efficient, effective

Continued from A1 opportunity for systems thinking, a holistic approach to analysis, as well as cohesion when executing and planning work, Coffin added.

“This also affords them a chance to get different leadership perspectives and ways of execution,” he continued. “It gives them ideas of things they may want to integrate as a new leader.”

After participants complete the program, the expectation is they will receive additional department specific knowledge and training, Coffin said.

“The overall goal for leadership across the shipyard is that our new supervisors will be able to effectively and confidently execute work on the waterfront from the start,” he said.

The program will also work in cohesion with the shipyard’s hiring office. Previously, NNSY would hire supervisors on an as-needed basis, sometimes having to hire a supervisor almost on the spot. In turn, new supervisors are required to receive leadership and fundamental training within a year of the promotion, but often training would be delayed for various reasons.

With the new process, depart-

ments will have to look at their future workload and manning and make the decision to hire supervisors based on those projections.

Supervisors will, in turn, be hired in batches across the shipyard in order to meet the workload demand and efficiently get them through the training program without hindering production.

Supervisors may be hired through the Management Identification of Candidates (MIC) process. The MIC process allows management to advertise the vacancies within their departments without the formal USAJobs announcement, making the process more efficient and effective.

Employees interested in being considered for a vacancy will submit the required documentation identified in the solicitation of interest directly to the Fleet Forces Command Human Resources Office located at NNSY. The human resources specialist reviews all applicants’ qualifications to create a list of eligible employees for the hiring manager. The hiring manager then follows the normal processes for selecting the best candidate for the vacancy.

Once supervisors have been identified and hired, they will im-

mediately head into the high velocity 1LS program.

“The purpose of the new process is not only to be proactive in developing new leaders, but at the same time encourage a paradigm change for the new supervisor who will be stepping into a new role,” Chakeita Dickson said, curriculum designer for NNSY’s Command University.

“It’s important for them to realize they are stepping out of their technical role and into an execution role. For them, it will mean a change in role and attitude.”

Once the supervisors complete the program, the shipyard will hold a graduation celebration attended by the stakeholders.

“We want to make this a big deal; participants will receive their new supervisor hard hats and will be honored by their chain of command, friends, and family,” Coffin said.

High velocity learning is derived from a concept found in the book “The High Velocity Edge,” written by author Steven Spears. According to Spears, high velocity organizations manage processes based on internally generated improvement and innovation.

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson has called on the

Navy to concentrate on four specific areas in the January 2016 released document, “A Design for Maintaining Maritime Security.”

One of these areas is “achieve high velocity learning at every level.”

Inspired by this, NNSY Commanding Officer Capt. Scott Brown mandated leaders within the shipyard to enhance supervisor training by using innovative methods to help new leaders grow, while at the same time seeing a rise in overall performance.

“We believe it is important to invest the time in the participants and really prep them as much as we can,” Dickson said. “Integrating the experiential component into this course increases the ability of our new supervisors to not only perform well, but to do so confidently.”

“Our hope is this program will also do more than just providing knowledge or hands-on experience,” Dickson added. “We hope it will instill pride and inspiration not only in the new supervisors, but all those who observe the process.”

For more news from Norfolk Naval Shipyard, visit www.navy.mil/ local/nnsy/.

McCormick attended Scouts and Raiders training at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, formerly known as Amphibious Training Base Little Creek in 1944.

“I am truly thankful to receive the Special Warfare insignia,” McCormick said. “It was such a surprise and I am overwhelmed by all the people who came to witness this.”

The UDT-SEAL Association also presented McCormick with a lifetime membership to the association, a non-profit veterans support organization whose members are made up of U.S. Navy personnel who have served, or are presently serving in the Naval Special Warfare community.

“Scouts and Raiders have always been welcome by the UDT-SEAL Association,” McCormick said. “I am thankful for the lifetime membership and I appreciate everything they do.”

After the ceremony ended current Naval Special Warfare East personnel were able to meet with McCormick during a luncheon and share “sea stories.”

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helps families Continued from A1 from Santa.

“What an amazing event, and I am just honored to be part of it,” NAVSTA Norfolk Executive Officer Capt.

Richard McDaniel said. “Anything we can do to honor these families is important. This is a small way of showing that their sacrifice is not forgotten.”

Sponsored each year by American Airlines, the Snowball Express allows Gold Star families (spouses and children of those killed since Sept. 11, 2001) to share a joyful moment with others that have been through similar experiences – bonding, laughing, crying and playing are all part of the four-day trip to Dallas, Texas.

“Christmas is a special time of year and it is important for these children who have lost their parent to have special memories this time of year,” American Airlines General Manager at Norfolk International Airport Don O’Neal said. “We do this in their honor with the goal of filling this time of year with positive memories for the families.”

According to O’Neal, 1,400 snowball passengers flew on eight chartered American Airlines aircraft to Dallas-Fort Worth for the annual event. Activities such as trips to amusement parks, plays, sporting events and rodeos were planned throughout the four-day trip.

According to NAVSTA Norfolk Gold Star Coordinator, Melissa Black the call for volunteers went out to all the Hampton Roads bases in late October.

“The volunteer turnout this year is absolutely amazing and it just continues to grow each year,” Black said. “This is just a great opportunity to show how the military community gives back to the families that have lost so much. It reminds them that they have support from the military and hopefully helps them emotionally get through their sorrows.”

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“We encourage mariners to report problems on the water as they arise.

Simple engine problems can lead to running aground in a short amount of time. Thankfully, we were able to reach these men quickly.”

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BLAST system offers greater speed, accuracy in recognizing brain injury

By Warren Duffie Jr. Office of Naval Research ARLINGTON, VA.

Modern body armor better protects warfighters against shrapnel from explosive blasts. However, they still face a hidden threat – the resulting blast pressure and shock wave which could cause traumatic brain injury (TBI).

To fight this invisible, insidious adversary, the Office of Naval Research is sponsoring the development of a portable, three-part system which can measure blast pressure, establish injury thresholds for the brain, and analyze potential TBI symptoms. It’s called Blast Load Assessment Sense and Test

(BLAST).

“A system like BLAST is vitally important because it can help recognize the signs of TBI early and tell warfighters they might need medical attention,” a program manager overseeing the research for ONR’s Warfighter Performance Department Dr. Timothy Bentley said. “This reduces the likelihood of someone enduring multiple blasts and suffering more serious brain injury. BLAST also is unique for its unique suite of technology.”

DOD doctrine requires all those within 50 meters (approximately 165 feet) of an explosion to “stand down” for 24 hours and undergo a mandatory medical checkup. Bentley said this approach presents two

major challenges – some forward operating bases are only 100 meters (approximately 330 feet) across, so half of the personnel would need to stand down after an explosion and 24 hours isn’t enough time for a regular medical exam to detect signs of even mild TBI. BLAST uses coin-sized sensors which are tough enough to survive an explosion, can be worn on helmets and body armor, and are able to record blast pressure. This pressure can be downloaded with a specialized scanner, and design possibilities include a handheld, barcode-style scanner or a stationary one modeled after airport metal detectors. By » See BLAST | B7

Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos Marines shield themselves from a detonated explosive charge during an urban leaders course. During the course, Marines learned four different types of charges used to make a safe entrance into an objective. This type of training allows Marines to practice for possible scenarios when they are deployed to combat zones anywhere on the globe.

Midshipman awarded medals for heroism

Navy Week schedule announced

By Ricky Burke Navy Office of Community Outreach Public Affairs MILLINGTON, TENN.

From Portland, Maine, to Spokane, Washington, America’s Navy will sail into 15 cities across the country in 2017 as part of the Navy Week outreach program.

Navy Weeks, coordinated by the Navy Office of Community Outreach (NAVCO), are designed to give Americans the opportunity to learn about the Navy, its people, and its importance to national security and prosperity. Since 2005, the Navy Week program has served as the Navy’s flagship outreach effort into areas of the country without a significant Navy presence, with 195 Navy Weeks held in 71 different U.S. » See WEEK | B7

Navy Week Schedule - Mobile, Alabama, Feb. 22-28 - Austin, Texas, March 19-26 - Gulfport/Biloxi, Mississippi, March 31-April 8 - Memphis, Tennessee, May 8-14 - Spokane, Washington, May 15-21 - Pittsburgh, June 19-25 - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, July 17-23 - Green Bay/Fox Cities, Wisconsin, July 24-30 - Indianapolis, Aug. 7-13 - Portland, Maine, Aug. 21-27 - Detroit, Aug. 28-Sept. 4 - Salt Lake City, Sept. 11-17 - Little Rock, Arkansas, Oct. 16-22 - Fort Worth, Texas, Oct. 23-29

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was pinned by the current and previous Nimitz Chief Petty Officer Association presidents, while Command Master Chief Jimmy Hailey presented him with a certificate commemorating the event.

In addition to Ring’s new anchors and certificate, the Nimitz Chiefs Mess also presented him with his own CPO charge book, inscribed by the Nimitz

A U.S. Naval Academy midshipman received the Navy and Marine Corps Medal Jan. 10 in front of the entire Brigade of Midshipmen assembled in Alumni Hall.

Midshipman 3rd Class Jonathan Dennler received the medal, the highest noncombat decoration awarded for heroism by the U.S. Department of the Navy, for heroic actions while leading a Boy Scout troop, July 2016.

While camping in Quetico Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada, the troop experienced a major storm with up to 80 mph gusts and lightning strikes. Two trees fell on the campsite, killing a scout and an adult volunteer and severely injuring others.

When Dennler couldn’t contact anyone on the radio for help, he canoed more than 1.5 miles at night in 60 mph winds to a ranger station to bring back help and medical supplies.

The Navy and Marine Corps Medal falls in order of precedence just below the Distinguished Flying Cross and above the Bronze Star.

It was first bestowed during World War II, to then Lt. j.g. John F. Kennedy.

Only about 3,000 have received the award since. To win this award, there must be evidence the act of heroism

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The Sailors are in town during Albuquerque Navy Week, September 12-18.

Nimitz CO Made Honorary Chief Petty Officer Capt. John C. Ring, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), addresses newly promoted petty officers following a frocking ceremony on board USS Nimitz.

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The commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) was named an honorary chief petty officer by the Nimitz command master chief and Chiefs Mess during a ceremony held Jan. 11.

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New TRICARE contracts, regional alignment coming soon Virginia to be part of East Region, under Humana Government Business Inc. From TRICARE FALLS CHURCH, VA

At the end of 2017, stateside beneficiaries will see a change to TRICARE regions and to the contractor that administers your TRICARE benefit outside of military hospitals and clinics. This new generation of contracts awarded by the Department of Defense will improve how we manage quality of care, provider networks, referrals, enrollment, claims processing and customer service for beneficiaries who receive care in the civilian sector.

Under the new contracts, which are scheduled to take effect at the end of 2017, the North and South regions will combine into a single “East” region, while the West region will remain the

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same. This consolidation from three to two regional contracts will improve continuity of care, reduce administrative burdens on beneficiaries, and reduce unnecessary variation among contractors.

What does this mean for you? Right now, there is no change to your provider network. You may continue using your primary care doctors and specialists you use now, and you will continue to use the same contact numbers, billing addresses and websites. Once

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the new contracts take effect at the end of 2017, a new contractor will administer your health plan based on the region in which you reside.

If you live in or move to the West Region, Health Net Federal Services, LLC will administer your health plan and provide TRICARE

coverage.

If you live in or move to the North or South region, you will be in the new East Region, and Humana Government Business, Inc. will administer your health plan.

In the coming months, we will pass on valuable information about changes

including: Contact information, addresses and websites of new contractors; Information about changes in network providers; What you can expect under the new regional alignment.

Sex, lies and profile pics What does your photo say about you?

Eight years ago, I sat at a desk in our stairwell apartment on Patch Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany, and created my first Facebook profile. Technology was not my forte, so it took hours for me to figure out how to upload a digital photo.

The image that I used that afternoon is the Lisa Smith same one on my FaceMolinari book profile today, but not for the reasons one Military spouse might think. contributor I’m not trying to fool my friends into thinking that, in the last decade, my double chin hasn’t grown any bigger, or my eyes haven’t gotten baggier, or a new crease hasn’t formed in my forehead. I don’t mind if everyone knows that I started coloring my grays or that I sprouted a liver spot on my left cheek.

I’m not hiding my age, I’m just too lazy to post a new pic.

I admire people who have the technical know-how, energy, and vision to change their profile photos frequently. They are the same people who know how to use filters to soften edges, make photos look vintage, or overlay a translucent screen of the French flag, rainbows, or the Yankees logo.

I on the other hand, have the same image I’ve had since I uploaded it on Jan. 23, 2009, and I’m now wondering what that says about me …

In today’s social-media savvy world, profile photos are not just for identification anymore – these carefully selected images convey a message about one’s personality, political affiliation, financial success, sex appeal, fashion sense, spontaneity, worldliness, athleti-

cism and intelligence.

In a University of Pennsylvania research paper published in May 2016 titled “Analyzing Personality through Social Media Profile Picture Choice,” scientists studied 66,000 social media users and over 100 million tweets, determining that personality can be predicted “with robust accuracy” based on the type of profile photo posted by the user.

The researchers used the “Big Five” personality trait model common in psychological analysis – extraversion, agreeableness, openness to experience, conscientiousness and neuroticism – and found correlations between the traits and distinct features of profile photos.

For example, neurotic people tend to post simple, less colorful photos that do not include faces.

Extraverts post colorful pictures of multiple smiling faces. Open people post more artistic photos that may not include faces but are aesthetically pleasing. Conscientious users post natural shots of single faces. Agreeable people tend to post colorful but blurry photos of people expressing positive emotions.

Perhaps I should update my old profile photo to show more of my personality?

I could find a photo that just happens to have the Taj Mahal, the Sphinx or the Eiffel Tower in the background, thereby implying that I’m adventurous. Or should I get a photo of me wearing ski goggles, clutching a surf board, or smiling victoriously with a marathon number still pinned to my sweaty spandex top to fool everyone into thinking I’m an athlete?

Lisa’s profile picture on Facebook is the same one she has had since setting up the account eight years ago.

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I could project professionalism by posting one of those $29.99 Sears Portrait Package photos of me wearing a nice blazer in front of a mottled mauve backdrop.

I could feign quirky intelligence by borrowing someone’s glasses, then striking a head-resting-onone-hand-with-eyes-looking-upinto-a-corner pose. If I could only figure out how to make a “fish face” or “duck lips” without looking pathetic, I could even sex it up a little bit.

But seriously, do I really need to change my profile photo just because it’s out of date?

My husband, Francis, took the shot of me on a dreary day in 2007, while he was home during a yearlong deployment for two weeks of R-and-R. We were walking on the beach, happy to be together after

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nine months apart. I’m wearing his fleece jacket and some outdated hoop earrings, my hair looks damp, and the photo is a bit blurry, but I’m showing a genuine smile.

According to science, my blurry smiling profile picture means I’m “agreeable.” And the fact that the photo was taken in 2007 just means I’m old. Either way, the picture tells the true story about me and our military life, and that’s something I’ll never want to change.

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Currently stationed in Newport, Rhode Island, Lisa is a 23-year Navy spouse and mother of three, whose columns appear in military and civilian newspapers nationwide including Stars and Stripes, and on her award-winning blog, themeatandpotatoesoflife.com.

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Face of Defense: Military service helps Sailor endure life’s hardships

By Air Force Tech. Sgt. Amber and lifestyle into us and made Kelly-Herard my sister and I do Marine Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff WASHINGTON

Corps ROTC all four years of high school.”

Tragedy strikes

Throughout Hilliard Kelly III’s childhood, he admired his father’s service in the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division.

However, when his father left the military, the changes impacted the entire family.

Jumping out of planes caused the senior Kelly pain, most notably in his knee, making it difficult for him to find work. This eventually led him to abuse drugs and alcohol.

Young Kelly’s mother knew she had to get her family out of that environment, so in 1998 they moved from Orange, New Jersey, to Orlando, Florida.

Unfortunately, this move left the family of four financially unstable, but they found shelter at the Orlando Union Rescue Mission.

“It was a women and children shelter, but they accepted six or seven whole families,” Kelly said, now a petty officer first class. “They also gave my father a job.

Because of his experience in the Army, they made him the head of security over the property and this gave him a sense of ownership.”

As Kelly entered high school, his family was finally getting back on their feet, and they moved into a home in nearby Winter Park, Florida.

“I was on the wrestling team and my mom and dad went to every meet I had,” Kelly said. “My father also instilled the military structure

Shortly after getting their lives together, grief struck the Kelly family again.

“In 2005, my father went to [Veterans Affairs] for his knee,” Kelly said. “His doctor wasn’t there, but a nurse prescribed him some medicine. He was misdiagnosed and had a heart attack in his sleep and died.”

Kelly’s reaction, having just turned 16, was to rebel.

“I started to get into trouble and hang out with the wrong crowd,” he said. “I went to jail for one night and I realized this was not who I was.”

Kelly then began to focus on his dream: college football.

“College football was all I wanted to do,” Kelly said.

“I got a scholarship to play football, but my test scores weren’t high enough, so they Courtesy photo dropped my scholarship.”

“I went to community col- Petty Officer 1st Class Hilliard Kelly III, Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps Personnel Service Manager, not only carriers his father’s name, but he credits his father for his military service. The family went through many hurdles, even losing one lege, but that wasn’t going of the members, but they have are doing well now. too well,” he continued. “I was working odd jobs at the movie theater and as a janitor.” tioning what he should do Or so they thought … everything that happened, tools he needs to become a with his life.

Kelly scored well and I continue to excel. I don’t successful young man,” Kelly “My girlfriend, Tobia, was quickly entered into the want to be a statistic and not said, who works for the Joint Navy life wanted to join the Navy and delayed-entry program. To- amount to anything because Chiefs of Staff as a Navy and Kelly thought his next she asked me to go with her,” bia changed her mind and of where I came from.”

Marine Corps personnel serbreak came when his high he said. “While I was sitting decided to no longer pursue The Kelly family is now vice manager. “Going back, it school sweetheart’s mother there, the recruiter started a career in the Navy. This stationed at the Pentagon, makes me realize the imporgave him a job for a non-prof- asking what I was doing. He didn’t change their relation- with their 3-year-old son tance of the smaller things in it business she ran bringing had us both take a practice ship though and they later Tristan. life and not taking things for organized sports to impover- ASVAB and we both scored married.

“I spoil my son so he granted.” ished, inner-city youth. When well, so now we were joining “It was one of my best de- doesn’t want for anything, Kelly’s mother and sister that job didn’t go anywhere together.” cisions I ever made to join the but in the same sense instill are both doing well and his either, Kelly was left quesNavy,” Kelly said. “Despite in him the integrity and the sister also serves in the Army.

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Navy Personnel Command now offers live chat option on website From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs MILLINGTON, TENN.

Navy Personnel Command (NPC) customer service center (CSC) opened a live chat option on the Navy Personnel Command website, Jan. 3.

The new function allows Sailors, families and retirees located around the

globe to chat directly with NPC representatives without the need for a long distance phone connection.

“Being responsive to our customers is our priority,” Deputy Director and Customer Relations Manager Greg Moody said. “The live chat option provides just one more avenue for us to answer questions from our con-

stituents.”

The CSC supports active duty, family members, and retired service members by answering questions on a wide range of topics including career information, selection boards, distribution and Navy records maintenance.

“It’s a better option for Sailors and career counselors to receive updated

information directly from NPC,” Navy Counselor 1st Class Deanna Ponder said, assigned to the Career Transition Office at NPC, Millington, Tennessee.

The live chat function is available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CST Monday through Friday. To use the function click on the “Live Chat” link on the

NPC homepage, fill out your contact information, your question, and click the “Start Chat” button at the bottom of the page.

For more news from Navy Personnel Command, visit www.navy. mil/local/npc/, www.npc. navy.mil/, www.wfacebook.com/NavyPersonnel Command/.

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Charleston, SC, to host commissioning of future USS Ralph Johnson From Secretary of the Navy Public Affairs WASHINGTON

The city of Charleston, South Carolina, will serve as the commissioning site for the future USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114), Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus has announced.

The ship is named for Marine Pfc. Ralph Henry Johnson, a native of Charleston, who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his

heroic actions during the Vietnam War. Johnson used his body to shield two fellow Marines from a grenade, absorbing the blast and dying instantly in March 1968.

No date has been set for the commissioning ceremony, but the ship was launched at the Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) shipyard in Pascagoula, Mississippi, Dec. 12, 2015.

Ralph Johnson is the 64th Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, and the 30th DDG 51

class destroyer built by the Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) shipyard.

DDG 51 class ships are integral players in global maritime security, engaging in air, undersea, surface, strike and ballistic missile defense.

Ralph Johnson, a Flight IIA destroyer, will be equipped with Aegis Baseline 9 which incorporates Integrated Air and Missile Defense and enhanced Ballistic Missile Defense capabilities.

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CIWT launches CTM ‘A’ School pilot

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Krishna M. Jackson Mike Hutter, center front row, Navy Undersea Integration Program Office (PMW 770) technical director, participates in a discussion during a brief by U.S. Army Lt. Col. Bryan Juntunen at the Undersea Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (UC4I) Conference.

Military, industry talk undersea integration

By Krishna M. Jackson Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence SAN DIEGO

The Navy’s Undersea Integration Program Office (PMW 770) hosted a three-day program review to discuss undersea integration and modernization and the status of various Navy programs, Dec. 13-15.

The review provided a forum for professionals who play a role in the development, advancement, management, maintenance, and operation of undersea technology to engage in conversations with leaders, acquisition professionals, scientists, engineers, and others in Navy Undersea Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (UC4I) program management.

“We are here to have constructive conversations about the modernization of the Navy’s undersea systems and programs of record,” PMW 770 technical director Mike Hutter said, during a review of the action items resulting from the three days of discussions.

Military and civilian person-

nel from various commands and organizations attended the review along with representatives from the Royal Canadian navy and United Kingdom’s Royal navy. The UK and Canada regularly participate in the Navy’s Rim of the Pacific biennial exercise and Canada takes part in the annual crisis response exercise Trident Warrior.

According to PMW 770 program manager Capt. Ed Anderson, working with foreign military partners to align integration efforts helps improve interoperability during operations and training exercises.

“What good is working together if we can’t communicate across platforms?” Anderson asked.

“Keeping an open dialogue with our partners allows us to collaborate on our modernization efforts as we strive to align our systems so they can communicate with each other during critical operations.”

PMW 770 plays a critical role in the advancement of Undersea C4I systems which contribute to the submarine’s unique abilities to conduct missions of nuclear deterrence, sea control, and force projection.

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The pilot course for the new Cryptologic Technician (maintenance) (CTM) “A” School convened Jan. 6, at Information Warfare Training Command (IWTC) Corry Station, Pensacola, Florida.

The curriculum, developed by the training directorate at Center for Information Warfare Training (CIWT), is designed to provide entry-level CTM personnel with fundamental knowledge and skills in the field of electronics equipment repair. Students receive classroom and hands-on laboratory training on computer, networking, communication, and collection systems, as well as test equipment such as hardware, software, operating systems, and peripheral devices.

The course integrates relevant training topics from the Apprentice Technical Training (ATT) course, a prerequisite school for the CTM rating, to eliminate redundancy. The course also incorporates elements of the information systems technician training curriculum.

The update is expected to result in a 30 percent decrease in production training time and more closely aligns with the Ready Relevant Learning initiative. The streamlining of the course is expected to save nearly $850,000 annually.

“As with any newly-developed course, being able to ‘test

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drive’ the learning materials with students while validating the course’s length is critical to a successful Navy pilot,” CIWT’s Cryptologic Functional Program Lead Danny Campbell said. “We owe it to the Navy to be not only effective in executing our training, but being efficient in utilizing our resources.”

Students in this pilot course are scheduled to graduate April 11.

Information Warfare Training Command Corry Station, as part of the Center for Information Warfare Training, provides a continuum of training to Navy and joint service personnel which prepares them to conduct information warfare across the full spectrum of military operations.

Center for Information Warfare Training delivers trained information warfare professionals to the Navy and joint services, enabling optimal performance of information warfare across the full spectrum of military operations.

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Online exchange shopping opens to vets From DOD News Defense Media Activity WASHINGTON

Naval Battalion assists school in Cambodia

MC1 Benjamin A. Lewis Engineering Aid 2nd Class Viktoria Thompson, left, and Utilitiesman 3rd Class Anatoliy Morsov, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5, shovel gravel for the Sromo Primary School in Svay Rieng Province, Cambodia. NMCB5 is ready to support major combat operations, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations, and to provide general engineering and civil support to Navy, Marine Corps and joint operational forces.

Veterans will soon be able to shop online at military exchanges, the Defense Department has announced.

The policy change will extend limited online military exchange shopping privileges to all honorably discharged veterans of the military, DOD officials said in a news release.

The shopping benefit will be effective this Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2017.

While shopping privileges exclude the purchase of uniforms, alcohol and tobacco products, it includes the Exchange Services’ dynamic online retail environment

known so well to service members and their families, the release said. The change follows careful analysis, coordination and strong public support, officials said in the release. “We are excited to provide these benefits to honorably discharged veterans to recognize their service and welcome them home to their military family,� said Peter Levine, performing the duties for the undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness. “In addition, this initiative represents a low-risk, lowcost opportunity to help fund morale, welfare and recreation programs in support of service members’ and their families’ quality of life. And

it’s just the right thing to do,�

Levine added.

The online benefit will also strengthen the exchanges’ online businesses to better serve current patrons. Inclusion of honorably discharged veterans would conservatively double the exchanges’ online presence, according to DOD officials, thereby improving the experience for all patrons through improved vendor terms, more competitive merchandise assortments and improved efficiencies. “As a nation, we are grateful for the contributions of our service members,� Levine said. “Offering this lifetime online benefit is one small, tangible way the nation can say, ‘Thank you’ to those who served with honor.�

Leaders highlight Sailor 2025 initiative at Naval Base San Diego

By MC2 Indra Bosko Naval Base San Diego Public Affairs SAN DIEGO

The 58th Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. Robert Burke and Fleet Master Chief Petty Officer April Beldo visited Naval Base San Diego to discuss the Sailor 2025 initiative and hear from Sailors Jan. 12.

The Sailor 2025 initiative is a series of changes to a wide range of personnel programs and policies Burke is looking at in order to provide the Navy with the right mix of skill sets and Sailors with more flexible career paths. “I am here to paint the big

picture of Sailor 2025,� Burke said. “My main job is to make sure that the fleet is fully manned.�

The goal of Sailor 2025 is aimed at modernizing the naval personnel system and includes 43 different initiatives which fall under three major categories: modernizing the entire personnel system, modernizing the training process, and enhancing career and family readiness. “Sailor 2025 is a great initiative and will bring a lot of valuable programs to the fleet,� Commanding Officer of Naval Base San Diego Capt. Roy Love said.

According to Burke, some of the Sailor 2025 incentives include increasing training opportunities for Sailors, making adjustments to evaluations and fitness reports, extending hours and capacity at child development centers, and increasing paternity leave days.

Burke said many of these changes are critical to recruiting and retaining talented Sailors, and are based on direct feedback from fleet engagements such as this. “We are working really hard to put things in place to make the Navy a place that people who aren’t in yet want

to come to, and for you folks, make it a place that you want to stay,� Burke said. “Sailor 2025 allows Sailors to make choices, have flexibility in their career paths, and adds transparency and opportunities to do things outside the normal mold,� Burke said.

The visit concluded with a question-and-answer session from Sailors on a wide range of issues such as advancement tests for enlisted personnel, the meritorious advancement program, family career planning, Navy Knowledge Online (NKO), and tuition assistance.

Burke noted he values feed-

back from the fleet and will bring Sailors’ ideas and concerns back to his staff to see if there is room for improvement or adjustment to policies. “Fleet [Master Chief] Beldo and I value your opinion, and I encourage you to continue giving us your ideas and concerns,� Burke said.

The Office of the Chief of Naval Personnel is responsible for recruiting, training, education, and manpower distribution for all naval personnel.

For more news from Naval Base San Diego, visit www. navy.mil/local/NBSD/

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Surface Navy Association national symposium kicks off in Crystal City

By MC2 Charlotte C. Oliver CRYSTAL CITY, VA.

The Surface Navy Association’s (SNA) 29th annual national symposium opened Jan. 10 with a video displaying the superior technology and warfare of the United States Navy fleet in Crystal City, Virginia.

The theme this year is “Distributed Lethality: Enabling Sea Control” to highlight the doctrine of distributed lethality as a valuable warfare strategy that enhances Naval power at and from the sea.

The symposium gives Navy leaders, government officials and members of private industry an opportunity to discuss the continued national value of a strong Naval Surface Force.

Commander of Naval Surface Forces Vice Adm. Thomas Rowden opened the symposium with “The Surface Navy Today” where he talked about returning to sea control and strengthening our naval forces.

“We, as the United States Navy, are back in the sea control game again in a big way and just how we got here is worth remembering,” Rowden said. He spoke of the Navy’s history and the nearly 600 ships in the 1980s. “It was a powerful Navy able to impose sea control where we needed against a powerful foe that wanted to deny it. Simply put the world has changed and so must we.”

Fleet and force master chiefs from around the Navy hosted an enlisted roundtable luncheon to discuss issues and gain insight to help the Sailors of the surface Navy.

The luncheon ended with remarks by Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Steven S. Giordano.

“As we prioritize readiness and change how we apply firepower and how we fight, the most important component of just how effective we will be, tomorrow and well into the future, is, of course, our people,” Vice Chief of Naval Operations Vice Adm. Bill Moran said. “When I say people, I mean Sailors, Navy civilians, engineers, yard workers, academia, industry.

Together they form the Navy’s asymmetric advantage.”

The Surface Navy Association was incorporated in 1985 to promote greater coordination and communication among the military, business and academic communities who share a common interest in naval surface warfare and to support the activities of Surface Naval Forces.

MC1 Armando Gonzales Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus delivers remarks at the 29th annual Surface Navy Association (SNA) National Symposium.

Secretary of the Navy addresses fleet growth, innovation at SNA symposium

By MC2 Bill Dodge and MC3 Deven Leigh Ellis ARLINGTON, VA.

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus likely delivered his final address as SECNAV at the 29th annual Surface Navy Association Symposium (SNA) in Arlington, Virginia, Jan. 11.

Mabus, Wednesday’s keynote speaker, addressed members of the surface warfare community, highlighting all the Navy has achieved during his more than seven years in office while emphasizing the importance of fleet growth and alternative energy usage.

“The world has gotten more complex since 2012, and the demand for naval assets has increased dramatically,” Mabus said. “We’ve got to keep one eye on today and be ready to fight tonight. When we deploy, we have to ensure those ships are ready for what’s on the horizon, but also keep an eye on the future.”

The 75th SECNAV-and longest serving since World War I-Mabus has more than doubled the number of ships under contract for construction while cutting contract costs by 20 percent.

During his tenure, Mabus also oversaw a significant decrease in oil usage throughout the Navy and Marine Corps, replacing 30 percent of the fuel used by ships and aircraft with alternative energy sources.

“If you have choices with what kind of energy you use, you will have an edge,” Mabus said. “Energy is a weapon. It makes us better warfighters.”

Mabus said the Navy and Marine Corps have both experienced substantial growth since he assumed office in 2009.

“The Navy and Marine Corps are significantly different from when I came in eight years ago, but are undeniably much stronger,” Mabus said.

“The U.S. Navy, in particular, the surface fleet is on track to meet our missions and everything America expects of us without undue stress on ships and our Sailors.”

Mabus concluded his address by quoting the Marine Corps’ and Navy’s mottos, “Semper Fidelis” and “Semper Fortis,” while adding his own, “Semper Tecum.” Mabus translated for the audience, telling them the last one means “I am always with you.”

The annual three-day SNA symposium provides military leaders and members of the private sector the opportunity to discuss and showcase current and developing technologies and to enhance the Navy’s warfighting capabilities.

SNA was incorporated in 1985 to promote greater coordination and communication among the military, business and academic communities, which share a common interest in naval surface warfare and support the activities of surface naval forces.

MC2 Ignacio Perez Commander of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) Rear Adm. John Wade delivers remarks during the 29th annual Surface Navy Association (SNA) National Symposium on the status of SMWDC’s warfare tactics instructor (WTI) program.

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Secretary of State visits Academy

By MC2 Brianna Jones U.S. Naval Academy Public Affairs ANNAPOLIS, MD.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry visited the United States Naval Academy (USNA) Jan. 10 to address approximately 400 midshipmen in Mitscher Hall.

Kerry reminisced about his own service in the U.S. Navy, and the lessons he learned during that time and during his public service since.

Kerry enlisted in the U.S. Navy Reserve in 1966 and served in the Vietnam War. “My earliest memories were probably a mixture of some of the things you all felt when you came here – a little bit of excitement or maybe a lot of excitement, a certain amount of exertion, a fair amount of fear,” Kerry said. “But I look back on all of it fondly, as I’m sure I hope you do at this point, and I know you will ultimately.”

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taught at USNA is absolutely defining of the heart of America and our strength in the world today, Kerry said.

Kerry mentioned he has served with many USNA graduates and referred to the institution as “one of the great assets of this country.”

Kerry said many of the lessons he learned while in the Navy were “deeply personal” and influenced the way he operated during his public service. Being an officer and leader of a ship was a “shaping and formative” experience that taught him how to be a leader, he said.

“As officers of our sea services, you are often direct extensions of our foreign policy writ large,” Kerry said. “And from practically the moment you leave the confines of this campus, you’re going to deploy and train with forces from around the world, and you will interact directly with our diplomatic corps.”

Kerry said the world is in

a very complicated place, but he offered an uplifting quote from President John F. Kennedy’s speech to midshipmen in August 1963. “’Any man who may be asked what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction: I served in the United States Navy,’” Kerry said. “I couldn’t agree more, because that declaration is a sign of the courage and the character and the commitment and the patriotism of anyone who is afforded the privilege of attending this great institution. And I know looking around this hall at all of you that that tradition of service and the honor of that calling remains very much in the best of hands. So I thank you for your service and your sacrifice even now.”

Vice Adm. Frank Pandolfe, a 1980 USNA graduate and assistant to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff was also in attendance. Kerry spe-

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MC2 Brianna Jones Secretary of State John Kerry answers a question from Midshipman 1st Class David Larkin during his visit to the United States Naval Academy.

cifically recognized Pandolfe, who serves as military liaison between the Joint Chiefs and the State Department.

Following his remarks, Kerry engaged in a questionand-answer session with the

midshipmen which covered an array of topics ranging from cybersecurity to climate change.

For more news from U.S. Naval Academy, visit http:// www.navy.mil/local/usna/.

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“Navy Weeks are designed to show Americans the tremendous investment and unmatched capability they have in their Navy,” NAVCO’s director Cmdr. John Gay said. “Because the Navy is concentrated primarily on both coasts, we’re challenged to communicate our mission away from fleet concentration areas. The Navy Week program helps us do that.”

An additional Navy Week will be added to the 2017 schedule during the year at a location and time to be determined.

Navy Weeks bring a variety of events, equipment, and personnel to a single city for a weeklong series of engagements with the public, key influencers, and organizations representing all sectors of the community.

“During a Navy Week, 75-100 outreach events are coordinated with corporate, civic, government, education, media, veterans, community service, and diversity organizations in the city,” NAVCO’s event planning department head Lt. Cmdr. Brett Dawson said. “We bring in as much of the Navy as we can to raise awareness of the Navy, its mission, and its importance to the public.”

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Parachute Team; bands; divers; Seabees; explosive ordnance disposal teams; naval aviation aircraft and aircrew; Sailors from ships and submarines with namesake ties; hometown Sailors; Navy Medicine personnel; USS Constitution Sailors and equipment; Naval History and Heritage Command; science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and environmental assets; the Navy Ceremonial Guard; and Navy recruiting assets all have participated in the Navy Week program in various capacities over the life of the program.

Navy Week cities are chosen based on a variety of factors, including Gallup data on Navy knowledge and awareness, Navy recruiting data, demographic information, namesake ties of ships and submarines, past outreach history in the market, and geography to ensure events are dispersed across the country.

Last year’s Navy Week program, through the execution of more than 900 individual outreach events, showcased the Navy, its mission, and its people to a combined audience of approximately 70 million Americans.

For more news from Navy Office of Community Outreach, visit www.navy.mil/navco/

MC1 Joshua Hammond During Navy Week Dayton, Ohio, Sailors from USS Constitution’s Color Guard Parade the Colors before a baseball game between the Dayton Dragons and the South Bend Cubs. Dayton is one of select cities to host a 2016 Navy Week, a week dedicated to raise U.S. Navy awareness through local outreach, community service and exhibitions.

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The award came as a surprise to both Dennler and his classmates, who listened in silence while academy Superintendent Vice Adm. Ted Carter read the award citation then gave him a rousing standing ovation.

“It was an incredibly humbling and unexpected experience,” Dennler said.

“I’m very thankful to everyone who helped to make that happen and for the support of my family and friends.”

The award wasn’t a surprise to his parents, who also attended the award presentation. Dennler’s mother, Monica Dennler, described her son as “persistent and tenacious.”

“He knows how to persevere, and has a kind heart,” she said. “He was the only one who knew what to do back in high school when a classmate broke their leg at a basketball game, because he was an Eagle Scout.”

“He is a quiet young man who would not want a big fuss, but rightfully deserves it,” 20th Company Senior Enlisted Leader Chief Electronics Technician Nicholas Howell said. “Out of his classmates, he is the one who has the level head to think clearly and decisively act to contain the situation and help bring about the best possible solution.”

Dennler is a political science major and member of 20th Company. He com-

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using a special algorithm to convert data into a “go or nogo” injury threshold, BLAST indicates if exposed warfighters can stay in the fight or need a TBI-focused medical exam with the third component – a neurofunctional assessment tool.

This assessment tool is sized like a computer mouse, fits in the palm of the hand, and emits vibrations to stimulate fingertip sensations and assess brain health. By testing whether or not warfighters feel these vibrations, administered in a variety of patterns, a medic or corpsman can decide if someone exhibits TBI symptoms and needs to stand down.

“BLAST sensors can provide valuable blast pressure data that can be used to assess the possibility of TBI,” a scientist at the Naval Research Laboratory Dr. Amit Bagchi said, which is developing the physical sensors. “The more data we have, the better we can predict the presence of TBI.” “Together, the components of BLAST can enable us to designate a pressure threshold number for when someone is at risk for TBI and needs to stand down for more advanced testing or medical care,” Dr. Laila Zai said, a scientist with ARA Dr. Laila Zai said, a research and engineering company helping to develop BLAST’s algorithm and neurofunctional assessment tool. “Think of a speedometer; whether you’re going too fast or slow depends on road conditions, and is indicated by the speed limit.

BLAST determines a safe ‘speed’ for the brain.”

BLAST sensors currently are undergoing testing in laboratories using electrical shocks to simulate blasts of varying size and intensity.

Within the next year and a half, Bentley said, the system should be tested on field mannequins and then by Marines completing breacher training – overcoming obstacles such as walls and doors using explosives.

BLAST is part of ONR’s Future Naval Capability – a science and technology program aimed at developing and transitioning cuttingedge technology products to Navy and Marine Corps acquisition managers within a three- to five-year timeframe.

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Kenneth Aston U.S. Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Adm. Ted Carter, left, pins the Navy and Marine Corps Medal on Midshipman 3rd Class Jonathan Dennler’s uniform. Dennler received the medal — the highest non-combat decoration awarded for heroism by the U.S. Department of the Navy — for heroic actions while leading a Boy Scout troop in July 2016.

pleted two years of college at George Washington University before transferring to the Naval Academy.

“USNA has taught me how to work and think in environments where many things are out of my control, and I think the academy helps to create mindsets that put others first,” Dennler said. “I am incredibly thankful for those lessons.”

An active member of the academy’s Semper Fi Society, he hopes to serve in the Marine Corps after graduating from the academy in 2019.

For more news from the U.S. Naval Academy, visit www.navy.mil/local/ usna/, www.facebook.com/ USNavalAcademy/

Chiefs Mess following a standing ovation. “Wow; holy smokes. I could not imagine something more meaningful than to be an honorary chief. I’m at a loss for words. This is something that doesn’t happen very often.”

Other notable honorary chiefs are Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus; retired Adm. Mike Mullen, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; actor Gary Sinise; and celebrity chef Robert Irvine.

“I want to thank you for your loyalty and for taking the vision and making it happen,” Ring said to the Chiefs Mess. “It was a pleasure working with you. You guys are a great and special group and I’ll remember you forever. Thank you for making my tour easy, and most importantly, thank you for taking care of our Sailors.”

chiefs and vessel.

The honor comes a day prior to his change of command, when he will depart Nimitz and transfer to the chief of naval operations (OPNAV) staff.

“I have never in all of my years of doing this worked with a CO that has empowered the mess more than you have,” said Hailey to Ring in front of the Chiefs Mess. “You let us lead the way we’re supposed to lead, and that’s exactly what we needed as a Chiefs Mess. Thank you for that from the bottom of my heart. We tried to figure out what we could do to thank you for allowing us to be chiefs. Quite honestly, the only way I thought we could properly thank you is to make you an honorary chief.”

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around your home. This clogs storm drains which can cause flooding issues and adds exces This article is part two sive nutrients to our waterways. in a four article-series on Grass clippings hold the fertilizeveryday habits that resiers or pesticides that are applied dents can adopt to prevent to your lawn, and if blown into pollution from stormwater the nearby storm drains will carrunoff and to protect our ry these pollutants into the downlocal waterways. stream waterways.

Part one was published Special tip: Instead of bagging in the Jan. 12 Flagship. your lawn clippings and leaves, Following parts of this use your lawn mower to mulch series will be presented the lawn waste and allow it to in future issues of the spread over your lawn which will Flagship. act as a natural fertilizer. This will also help you save money because you will not have to pay storm drain: for fertilizers and will help get • Frequently check your ve- that nice green lawn! hicle for leaks by examining the pavement in your driveway or Pool maintenance garage and use drip pans to capture the leaky substances until Using the following tips for you are able to completely repair proper pool maintenance can the leak; prevent chlorine from entering • Properly dispose of or re- the storm drain: cycle used or unwanted oil, • Drain your pool waters to the transmission fluid, antifreeze, sanitary system if possible and and batteries. Never dump or al- allow by local ordinance. The low these materials to leak onto sanitary system provides treatpaved surfaces that connect to ment before discharge to local the storm drain system; waterways; • Carefully store vehicle main• If draining your pool water tenance supplies in tightly sealed to the stormwater system, only containers to prevent spills; drain your pool when a test kit • In the case of a spill, use an demonstrates that the chlorine absorbent material to contain the levels have dissipated and are no potential pollutant, clean it up longer detected. The pH should immediately once absorbed, and be between 6.5 and 8.5 before properly dispose of the spill and discharging; cleanup materials.

• Never clean or rinse a pool or Special tip: Empty liquid de- spa filter over a paved area that tergent bottles are excellent for leads to a storm drain. Only rinse storing vehicle maintenance flu- in a sink that is connected to the ids because the lids seal tightly. sanitary system or over a lawn that will absorb and infiltrate the runoff; Lawn maintenance • Carefully store your pool Using the following tips for chemicals in a covered area and proper lawn care and mainte- in tightly sealed containment to nance can prevent pollutants prevent spills or exposure to presuch as pesticides, fertilizers, cipitation; lawn clippings and leaves from • Prevent algae buildup and entering the storm drain and the need for additional cheminegatively affecting our nearby cals with regular cleanings and waterways: maintaining consistent chlorine • Use pesticides and fertilizers levels; sparingly and never right before • Avoid the use of the more it rains. If you believe that your toxic copper-based algaecides by soil needs nutrients have your using an alternative such as sosoil tested first so that you know dium bromide. the proper amount to apply. Over Thanks for reading this article application of fertilizers is a and hopefully you can incorleading cause or pollution from porate some of these pollution homeowners; prevention techniques into your • Composting or using organic daily habits to help protect our fertilizers are highly recom- local waterways. Be sure to pick mended to reduce polluted run- up the next issue of The Flagship off from our homes; and read article three in this se• Do not use a leaf blower or ries which will discuss pollution sweep your leaves and grass that results from pet waste and clippings into the storm drains what we can do to prevent it.

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Stormwater pollution results when precipitation such as rain or snowmelt runs over surfaces picking up pollutants like pesticides, fertilizers, construction site sediments, pet waste, litter, etc. These pollutants can significantly degrade water quality and threaten aquatic wildlife and human health. In addition, stormwater pollution impacts our drinking water supplies and use of waterways for recreational activities such as swimming, fishing, and boating.

Runoff from our lawns, rooftops and driveways drain directly into the stormwater system. This system consisting of ditches, storm drains and pipes, or other conveyances which collect and transport stormwater, all discharges stormwater directly to nearby streams, lakes, and waterways without treating the water first to remove contaminants. Because of this, it is important for us to try and prevent pollutants from being washed into these storm drains from our car, lawn, and pool maintenance activities.

The facts related to pollution can be staggering: • A single quart of oil can pollute 250,000 gallons of drinking water – National Development and Reform Commission, 1994; • Recycling just one gallon of used oil can generate enough electricity to run the average household for almost 24 hours – Philadelphia Water Department, A Homeowner’s Guide to Stormwater Management, January 2006; • Pesticides are toxic to the fish and the organisms living in our waterways and are harmful to our drinking water supplies; • Excessive nutrients from fertilizers result in an overgrowth of algae and plants which depletes the necessary oxygen for fish; • Back wash residues, algaecides, and acid washes from routine swimming pool and spa maintenance can be very harmful if discharged into our waterways.

Below are tips we can all adopt to help keep our local waterways healthy!

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Polynesian Voyagers: Family Hula Workshop

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Jan. 21, 10 a.m., Mariner’s Museum, Newport News For more information: visit http://tinyurl.com/ zba575f.

All ages and abilities are invited to learn the basics of hula with the dancers and musicians of Hawaiian Style Halau.

Jan. 21, 9 a.m., Chesapeake Dismal Swamp Canal Trail For more information: visit http://tinyurl.com/za6r5ra.

Courtesy Girl Scouts The public is invited to join the annual Girl Scout Cookie Classic Run, starting with the 5K Trefoil Trek at 9 a.m., followed by the Samoa Stroll Kid’s One Mile at 10 a.m. The Thin Mint Challenge includes both the 5K and the one mile.

Tidewater Striders will be assisting with this event, and it will be professionally timed. Finishers of the 5K will receive medals and all participants will receive a t-shirt. Girl Scout members may receive fun patches and run activities may apply to certain badges.

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Monster Jam trucks, 12 feet tall, 10,000 pound machines, will race a customdesigned track of obstacles.

Winter Wildlife Festival Jan. 22, 8 a.m., Princess Anne Recreation Center, Virginia Beach For more information: visit http://tinyurl.com/ gmw4hft.

Experienced tour guides take visitors throughout the city to witness winter wildlife and bird activity, and to explore natural areas and harbor seals near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.

Downtown Norfolk Restaurant Week Jan. 15-22, 11 a.m., Downtown Norfolk For more information: visit http://tinyurl.com/ hk9quje.

Downtown Norfolk Restaurant Week features fixed-price dinners for $25 or $35 per person. Lunch specials start at $12 per person at participating restaurants. Reservations are recommended.

Smithfield and Isle of Wight County 2017 Restaurant Week Jan. 27-Feb. 4, Smithfield and Isle of Wight County For more information call 357-5182.

Participating restaurants will offer a reduced price lunch and dinner menu.

The price includes an appetizer, entrée and dessert.

Beverage, tax and tip are not included.

Virginia in the movies: Current films set here The commonwealth is getting its turn in the spotlight, but the subjects often aren’t pretty.

By Mal Vincent Virginian-Pilot Correspondent NORFOLK

You might like to think of small-town Virginia as a pastoral, quiet place – maybe with one stoplight and the Rotary Club and Sunday morning meetings.

Hollywood, however, has painted a much stormier view over the past few months.

While movies about emotional trauma, violence and the ugly side of human nature commonly gravitate to places like Chicago, Los Angeles and New York, little old Virginia has been having its turn on the big screen. And the close-ups aren’t always pretty.

Five movies have pictured Virginia towns as centers for murder, rape, massacre, sexual repression and racial bigotry.

What are people from Paris or Montana going to think of us as they sit in darkened theaters around the world?

And, mind you, four are based on true stories, and some of these movies will be getting international attention in Oscar season.

The sites somehow seem unlikely: Courtland and Southampton County – 1831: “The Birth of a Nation.”

Caroline County on the Rappahannock River – 1967: “Loving.”

Front Royal – 1958: “Rules Don’t Apply.”

Hampton – 1960s: “Hidden Figures.”

Lynchburg and Charlottesville – 1985: “The Promise.”

At the state premiere for “Loving” in Charlottesville as a part of the Virginia Film Festival in November, Gov. Terry McAuliffe acknowledged the film’s subject matter as a stain on Virginia’s past.

He also could have been speaking in reaction to the entire flock of films when he said: “Virginia has had a colorful and controversial history running back to 1607, and we have learned and pushed forward from each through wars and changes. We welcome

films on our past and, hopefully, our future.”

“The Birth of a Nation” In what is now the peaceful peanut country of Southampton County, a bloody, historic uprising and massacre occurred in 1831 – the Nat Turner slave rebellion. For decades, Hollywood toyed with the idea of making a big-budget movie on the event, once planning to cast Sidney Poitier in the central role. William Styron’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “The Confessions of Nat Turner” was considered, and rejected, as a source.

In October, Norfolk native Nate Parker brought his acclaimed film on the subject to a national audience. He cowrote, directed and starred in “The Birth of a Nation,” which had initially been touted as an Academy Award shoo-in after getting rave reviews at the Sundance Film Festival and setting off a bidding war for distribution rights.

Parker played Turner, whose revolt killed 55 to 65 people in raids throughout the county before being put down. At least 200 slaves and freed blacks, many of whom had nothing to do with the revolt, were murdered in retaliation, and Turner was hanged.

The event is no less controversial now that it was in 1831.

Added to that was a modern controversy. Parker faced widespread criticism when a long-ago accusation of rape resurfaced, even though he was acquitted. Parker had been a standout athlete at Great Bridge High School in Chesapeake, and the accusation came while he was a student at Pennsylvania State University on a wrestling scholarship.

The loathsome publicity was heightened by the fact that the woman committed suicide after years of legal conflict regarding the case.

His supporters claimed his personal life should have no bearing on judgment of the film. Critics eventually turned against it, claiming that a raperevenge subplot written into the film cheapened the motivation and that the overall quality was limited.

The movie did not do well at the box office, although rumors have it being re-released for Oscar consideration.

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Photo courtesy Sundance Institute/TNS Norfolk native and Great Bridge High School standout athlete Nate Parker plays the role of Nat Turner in “The Birth of a Nation,” a film he also co-wrote and directed. It is set in Courtland and Southampton County in 1831.

Hopper Stone, 20th Century Fox Katherine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe) are three brilliant women working at NASA in “Hidden Figures.”

“Loving” More promising in the upcoming Oscar race will be “Loving,” a movie ostensibly about the landmark civil rights decision in which the Supreme Court invalidated Virginia laws prohibiting interracial marriage.

Mildred Loving, a black woman, and Richard Loving, a white man, were married in the District of Columbia but faced a one-year prison sentence when they returned to live in Central Point in Caroline County on the Rappahannock River in 1958. Their marriage violated the state’s anti- miscegenation statute, the Racial Integrity Act of 1924. The eventual 1967 Supreme Court ruling on their case ended race-based legal restrictions on marriage in the United States.

The movie, released in November, has gained critical praise, and relative box office success, because of director Jeff Nichols’ softening of the legal procedures to bring the story home on a personal level. It is a love story, not a political drama, and its stars, Joel Edgerton and Ruth Negga, are in the running for acting awards at this year’s Oscar race. It is low-keyed in every way and yet makes its message clear.

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Beatty and older sister Shirley MacLaine spent eight early years growing up in Richmond, and he went to high school in the Arlington area. They also had relatives in Front Royal.

“That was our family for years – where Shirley and I would go for Thanksgiving some years,’’ he said in an interview in advance of the film’s November release.

One of the main characters, a young actress trying to get a start in Hollywood with eccentric producer Howard Hughes (Beatty), comes from Front Royal, which is presented as a place of religious and sexual repression. Beatty’s wife, Annette Bening, plays the conservative woman who wants to protect her daughter from Hollywood ways.

It’s noted that Baptists have one objection to kissing – that “it might lead to dancing.”

Beatty seems to be flirting with a social comedy here, but if he is suggesting sexual repression as a part of his Old Dominion upbringing, he clearly got over it.

None of the movie was filmed in Front Royal, a factor that perplexes, but is taken in good spirit by, Andy Edmunds, the head of the Virginia Film Office.

He said that only one of the current cluster of Virginia films was filmed here, “Loving.” The fault, he explains, is that we lack the state budgeting to give tax breaks to the film companies. Most of them, lately, have been turning to Georgia, which is doling out those tax breaks.

“We have all the great locations dating back to 1607, from mountains to beaches,” Edmunds said, “but we need more incentive.”

“Hidden Figures” The nearest thing to a feelgood movie in this bunch is “Hidden Figures.” It concerns the lives of three African American women who defied odds in the 1950s and 1960s space race to become “human computers” working at NASA’s Langley campus in Hampton.

The film is similar to “The Help” in the way it plays with social issues yet sent us all home feeling not guilty.

The women are trying to use their brains and skills to help their country beat the Russians, but they also have to battle prejudice.

This movie manages to keep a balance between being true to its source and providing an enjoyable night at the movies.

We come away cheering for Katherine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe), who break gender, economic and racial barriers. The movie makes its point without preaching.

This one was shot in Georgia, but at least it looks like Tidewater.

“The Promise” In its way, a German documentary called “The Promise” might be the strangest of the bunch. It examines the double murder of Derek and

Nancy Haysom on March 30, 1985, in Lynchburg. The focus is on the two killers who are serving life sentences in Virginia: Jens Soering, son of a German diplomat, and Elizabeth Haysom, the daughter of the murdered couple.

The young people were University of Virginia students at the time. The murdered man was a wealthy Canadian industrialist. His wife was from an old Virginia family and was a relative of Lady Astor, the Virginia socialite who became the first female member of the British House of Commons. They were found nearly decapitated in their Lynchburg home.

The film is made up largely of archive footage from the trial. The daughter is pictured as a beautiful, assured enigma who, according to the film’s viewpoint, bewitched and beguiled Soering. He is pictured as naive, a nerd who was so seduced that he would have done anything she demanded. He claims that he viewed himself as a knight in shining armor, out to save her. The court found that he aided her in the murders.

The film suggests that she acted alone. The intrigue is that the audience is left to its own devices, even if the film is heavily weighted against her and toward him ( “I Put a Spell on You” is played in the background for some of her scenes). She is painted as a femme fatale, beautiful and seductive as any Hollywood star.

Elizabeth Haysom, according to his testimony, asked Soering to use what he believed was diplomatic immunity and confess to the crimes. Immunity didn’t work.

It was a notorious case, and Soering’s trial was one of the first to be given a coast-tocoast, live broadcast. But today it is largely forgotten, as are the two murderers who, as a result of this film and a new book, face re-examination.

The documentarystill faces challenges in getting a United States release. The case is overdue for a dramatic Hollywood version, with all the ingredients of melodrama: international flight in an escape attempt, obsessive love, privileged money and a good deal of blood.

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Art of Burning Man festival coming to Norfolk

By Denise M. Watson

Exhibit information The Art of Burning Man opens at a ticketed party on June 3 and ends with a closing party on Oct. 14. Ticket sales begin May 1. The exhibit can be viewed 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesdays through Sundays and at night during special evening events. For more information, view TheHermitageMuseum. org.

The Virginian-Pilot NORFOLK

Local “Burners” won’t have to trek to the Black Rock Desert of Nevada for their annual taste of the legendary Burning Man festival.

Some of its signature artwork is coming to Norfolk in June, when the Hermitage Museum and Gardens hosts “The Art of Burning Man.” Last week, Crimson Rose, a cofounder of Burning Man, and logistics coordinator Brody Scotland were in Norfolk for a public forum for those interested in volunteering and getting involved with the exhibition and related programming. The exhibition will be the Hermitage’s largest to date.

“Burning Man is here to support the Hermitage Museum and work with their vision of what interactivity and participatory experience can be in a setting that removes the barriers from what is normally expected from a museum,” Rose said in an email.

While the two organizations are still working out details of the show, Rose said, “from the list of artists that they have chosen, the creative expression of these artists will expose the local community to art and ideas that they would not otherwise see and participate with.”

“Burning Man” started in 1986 on a San Francisco beach when two friends decided to build a human effigy and burn it. A crowd grew as the figure made of scraps disappeared in flames, but people were transfixed, started to sing, and created the feeling of community.

The idea became a weeklong festival that is best described as an experience. In 2015, close to 68,000 people from around the world converged on the desert to create “Black Rock City,” a temporary village dedicated to art, self-expression and self-reliance. Merchandise and food cannot be sold during the festival, but attendees, known as Burners, can gift items. Burners can’t be wimps. They must bring their own food, water and toilet. Desert temps can soar to above 100 degrees during the day and fall by 60 degrees at

night. Dust storms can form and swirl through the camps at any time. When the Burners leave, all trash must be taken with them; Burning Man has a clear “no trace left behind” policy.

Jen Duncan, executive director of the Hermitage, came to the Norfolk venue more than three years ago and set out to expand the art beyond the walls of the arts-and-crafts style museum. In 2014, British sculptor Bruce Munro set up an immersive large-scale light installation on the Hermitage grounds that proved highly successful.

In October, artist Patrick Dougherty installed “Stickwork,” a sculpture that resembles a fairytale castle made of local saplings in the grotto area of the Hermitage back lawn.

“The Art of Burning Man” will feature outdoor and indoor works of six of Burning Man’s artist teams, including Michael Garlington, Charles Gadeken and James Peterson. The large-scale, interactive pieces will remain on the grounds for five months. Hermitage staffers met to select artists and pieces that best represent the festival but also fit well at the museum. This will be the first time some of the artists have exhibited their work on the East Coast.

“The festival removes any barrier from the experience, makes it more interactive, with fewer rules constraining the visitor and the artist,” Duncan said in a news release. “The art created at Burning Man is only available for a limited time each year, and I believe that it can stand on its own and should be displayed in the museum setting as well.”

Photographer John Goodman Charles Gadeken’s “SQUARED” is pictured at the Burning Man Festival in 2014. Gadeken’s 50-foot-tall artwork will serve as a focal point for the Burning Man exhibit starting in June at Norfolk’s Hermitage Museum and Gardens.

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$3 Movies

‘Sing’ is just the thing to entertain kids and give parents a break

By Mal Vincent Virginian-Pilot Correspondent HAMPTON ROADS

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‘Passengers‘: Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt star in an action-thriller about two passengers who are on a 120-year journey to another planet when their hibernation pods wake them 90 years too early.

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6 p.m. Sing (PG) 9 p.m. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (PG-13)

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Saturday, Jan. 21

1 p.m. Sing 3-D (PG) 4 p.m. Assassin’s Creed (PG-13) 7 p.m. Passengers (PG-13)

1 p.m. Sing 3-D (PG) 4 p.m. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story 3-D (PG-13) 7 p.m. Passengers (PG-13) Sunday, Jan. 22

4 p.m. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (PG-13) 7 p.m. Nocturnal Animals (R)

7 p.m. Sing (PG) Saturday, Jan. 21

Sunday, Jan. 22

1 p.m. Sing (PG) 4 p.m. Passengers 3-D (PG-13) 7 p.m. Assassin’s Creed 3-D (PG-13)

Schedule is subject to change. For your weekly movie showtimes and more, check out the Navy MidAtlantic Region MWR website at discovermwr.com.

Sing out, little critters, for bedraggled parents need you to take them off their hands for a blessed 90 minutes this winter.

Animated movies can be a saving gift, when most needed.

In this game “Sing” will do, and do nicely, in part because it sticks to animals and leaves humans to “live action” movies – as it should be. In animation world, animals reign.

“Sing” trots out quite a menagerie. It has a perky koala bear who wants to save his failing theater; a pig named Rosita who is mom to 25 piglets; Mike, a mouse who sells a song like Frank Sinatra; a porcupine punk rocker who looks like Scarlett Johansson; a shy sheep; an elephant with Barbra Streisand possibilities but severe stage fright; and a gorilla who faces an identity crisis because his father wants him to be a tough gangster. They all want to become stars and win a bogus $100,000 prize.

It all evolves as something like a juke box party at the zoo. Buster Moon,

Illumination Entertainment A scene from the animated film “Sing,” which is playing at base theaters this week.

the huckster who has failed in all forms of show business, decides to stage a talent show to pay off his theater’s debts. The contestants range, hilariously, from talentless to disastrous. No matter, we know that with heart, and some rehearsal, it will all lead to a triumphant night.

For some misguided reason, movie studios cast big names as the voices of these characters. It usually does more harm than good by distracting us, like when we see Buster as a koala bear while hearing him as Matthew McConaughey picking up a pay check.

Seth MacFarlane, however, lends real flair to his Sinatra imitation.

And Scarlett Johansson lends fire to Ash, the porcupine who has a problem

because when she rocks she tends to fling her prickly stickers into the audience.

Many of the musical moments are dubbed by real singers, as Disney movies used to always do – with each character having one speaking voice and one singing voice. Just relax and don’t try to figure who’s doing what.

Among the musical numbers, and their performers, are “Don’t You Worry About a Thing” and “Hallelujah” – Tori Kelly; “Set It All Free” – Scarlett Johansson; “My Way” – Seth MacFarlane; “Shake it Off” – Reese Witherspoon; and “Golden Slumbers” – Jennifer Hudson.

It is always a joy to note the little character who steals the show and, in this case, it is Miss Nana, the elderly,

forgetful secretary of Buster Moon who tries to hold it all together. I’m not sure, but I think she’s a green lizard.

And, if you listen closely, you might recognize the voice of Chesapeake’s own Jay Pharoah, as the grandfather of Meena – Tori Kelly.

“Sing” is a kind of animal version of “American Idol.” It makes no pretense for originality but it did beat out “Trolls” to get a Golden Globe nomination.

It met the supreme test of any animated movie – the bath room test. If the kiddies don’t like the movie, they will demand to go to the bathroom multiple times.

Spot an aisle crowded with children on the way to the bathroom and you’ve found a flop movie. “Sing” kept them engrossed. The aisles were clear – most of the time.

The film has lots of movement, lots of noise and, just to be sure, a super destruction scene in which the entire theater is destroyed by flood waters. Who could ask for more? “Sing” is great fun.

Mal Vincent is a longtime culture writer for The Virginian-Pilot. He can be reached at mal.vincent12@ gmail.com.

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Comedian Buress to be at Attucks Theatre

By Yiorgo Contributing writer NORFOLK

Hannibal Buress, is a wildly popular Emmy and Writers Guild of America Award nominated comedian, writer, and actor, who the New York Times named one of the most “supremely gifted and respected” comics, will perform his standup at the Attucks Theatre, Jan. 21.

The versatile Buress can be seen as the co-host of Adult Swim’s The Eric Andre Show, which just aired its fourth season.

Buress’ third hour special “Comedy Camisado” is currently streaming on Netflix.

He is the voice of Lincoln on Comedy Central’s hit series Broad City.

This year he will be seen in the highly anticipated upcoming feature films: “Baywatch” and “SpiderMan: Homecoming.” He also recently lent his voice to the animated films “The Secret Life of Pets” and “Angry Birds.”

Yiorgo (Y): Where were you born, what was your childhood like?

Hannibal Buress (HB): I was born in west side Chicago, and it was cool growing up.

Y: Why did you decide to go into the entertainment field?

HB: In high school I did debate. I was funny around people; I tried comedy and it

If you go The Hannibal Montanabal Experience When: 8 p.m. Saturday Jan. 21 (rescheduled from Oct. 8) Where: Attucks Theatre, 1010 Church St., Norfolk Cost: $35-$65 plus fees www.hannibalburess. com www.sevenvenues.com events/detail/hannibalburess

was fun for me. I got addicted to it and kept going from there.

Y: What would you consider as your first break?

HB: When I started, I was living with my parents, and I survived by eating their food.

I kept performing and trying to figure it out. My first big break came when I went to Montreal for a comedy festival in 2006 and that helped me get a manager. Then I got a gig, a show in Amsterdam from that. It was still a lot to do after that point, but it put me in the mix.

In 2007 I got on my first American TV show, the Greg Ferguson show. Then in 2008 I did Live at Gotham, I moved to New York officially, got on late night with Jimmy Fallon and that led to writing for Saturday Night Live in 2009.

Alexander Jorgensen Hannibal Buress hosts his Sunday night showcase in July 2012 at The Knitting Factory in Brooklyn. He will bring his deadpan delivery style and laissez-faire, matter-of-fact intonation to Norfolk’s Attucks Theatre on Jan. 21.

HB: Have fun with what you do, embrace it, enjoy it. For me I started doing comedy and everything else branched from there.

Y: What are your top favorite three moments in your career?

HB: There are a handful that I am very proud of: Doing the Chicago Theatre Y: What advice would you back home was a big thrill give to aspiring entertainers? for me – playing that venue,

Sports

Sgt. Major Clark Wright’s final battle at SFL XXVII in Norfolk

By Jonathan McLarty

that legendary spot, that was amazing; then the movie “Daddy’s Home,” as far as a sizable role in a movie; and the comedy specials that I have done. I have a handful of albums out. I am excited to have put out stuff, a sizable body of work that people can pick from.

having him be a fan and a supporter, a mentor who I can talk to for advice is outstanding. I have done lots of shows with Chappelle, watch him and learn from him. It’s just a bunch man. Meeting Louie in 2009 and having him put me on his show, and to have people that I admire request me to be on their Y: Tell us a couple of wow, shows. pinch me moments.

HB: Working on 30 Rock, Y: What should your fans working with Tina Fey, Rob- expect to see at your show, ert Carlock on a daily basis Jan. 21? was really awesome. Doing HB: They should expect shows with Chris Rock and to see a slightly crazy person

tell stories and talk smack for an hour and 20 minutes.

When I am touring, my shows are a snapshot of what is happening with me at that time so it’s me talking about what’s going on, being funny and having fun.

Yiorgo is a Hampton Road arts, entertainment and sports journalist. A stage, TV and movie actor, he is also an educator, motivational speaker, writer, storyteller, columnist, and is involved in professional wrestling.

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Contributing Writer

What Color is Your Garden?

NORFOLK

Spartyka Fight League (SFL) will be presenting SFL XXVII: Friday Night Fights, Jan. 27, at Old Dominion University’s Ted Constant Convocation Center in Norfolk.

Several headlining bouts have been announced, including the final SFL appearance for retired U.S. Army Command Sgt. Major Clark Wright (3-1) taking on Darryll Tate (2-1).

Wright, now 58 years old, will be making the trip to Norfolk by way of Colorado for his final bout inside the cage. SFL fans are familiar with Wright from his past appearances and will no doubt cheer him on as he seeks one last victory.

Also on the card is Thomas Blair (12-4) defending his 145 pound championship against Andres Encinales, as well as Elias Acereto (2-1) taking on Will Worley (6-1).

Additional match-ups will be signed in the days leading up to the event, featuring amateur fighters gaining experience in a high-profile event.

The opportunity to compete in front of local crowds allows fighters to build a record that may earn them a chance to compete in the world’s largest Mixed Martial Arts organization Ultimate Fighting Championship.

SFL supports Spartyka Foundation, a non-profit organization based out of Virginia Beach. Spartyka Foundation, founded by active-duty Navy

Thousands of people attend this show each year to enjoy creative floral and landscape displays, horticultural booths, children’s activities and miniature landscapes, speakers, demonstrations, special displays, competitions, European flower market, vendors, and the fragrance and excitement of Spring.

Jonathan McLarty Retired U.S. Army Command Sgt. Major Clark Wright will take on Darryll Tate on Jan. 27 at the Ted Constant Convocation Center for his final bout inside the cage.

Chief Jimi Partyka, serves troops and veterans by assisting with homelessness, those wounded while serving, and Gold Star Families of those who had died in combat. The Foundation will be presenting a Freedom Gala, Jan. 22, at Crowne Plaza in Virginia Beach. More details can be found at SpartykaFoundation. org.

Tickets are on sale at the Ted Constant Convocation Center box office, as well as YNotTix.com. Members of

the military can show their common access card at the Ted box office to receive a 20 percent discount on general admission tickets. VIP table seating is also available for an up-close view of the action. For the latest SFL information, you may visit SpartykaFightLeague.com.

Jonathan McLarty is a contributing writer for The Flagship, as well as a local sports and event photographer.

Connect with him on Twitter (@JonathanMcLarty).

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WWW SOUTHSIDECOC NET Keyboard & Guitar Lessons for senior citizens, six 1 hr lessons $49.95. 18 yrs. exp. Many refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

Call Alex 757-810-6573.

Estate Sale Bayview - Estate Sale Jan 14 @ 9, Jan 15 @ noon - CASH ONLY - Lifetime of possessions 1500 INWOOD AVE, Everything must GO!

Pets-Dogs,Cats,Other Lab Pups-AKC reg, yellows, blacks & choc, males & females, $600. Call for details, 757-449-6671.

WANTED

Mini. Schnauzers All Colors. Super Coats.

Year Health Guarantee. www.smithschnauzers.com For More Info 434-349-3854 or 434-770-1464

ANTIQUES & ESTATES

Rotteweiler pups. Purebred. Ready 12/31. Health guarantee. $800. Approved homes only. 252-5083025. Pics available. Accepting deposits.

18th, 19th & 20th Century, Furniture, Artwork, China, Crystal & Collectibles.

1 Piece Or Entire Contents.

We Come To You With & Courteous & Professional Service. No Obligation Offers. Please Get My Offer Before You Sell!

Tag Sales & Estates Settled.

TEDDY BEARS-Gorgeous puppies, pet store quality, received basic vaccines & de-wormer, $800. White & tan, black, white & black mix, verification of parents lineage is available.

If seriously interested call 757-289-5107.

Yorkie Puppies AKC, Health Guar., Family Raised, Vet Check 757-778-7081 www.dynamoyorkies.com Yorkshire terrier true tcup male akc weighs 15 ozs at 6 months babydoll face 7500 must go to special home. chorkie females black and gold 999 ready now. will travel to deliver come with health certs. call 7274219895

LARRY ZEDD

Topsoil-Mulch

422-4477

#01A Black Sifted TOPSOIL

Virginia Beach Antique Co.

6 yds $205, Mulch $25/yd; Compost $30/yd.

Rock, Sand & Firewood. D. Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 482-5083

Appraisal Service With 40 Years Experience.

Wanted To Buy

Appliances 30â&#x20AC;?Whirlpool gas stove black 2 years old look new....$100...7575833620

Articles For Sale SHEDS & DOG HOUSES FOR SALE 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 16â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Well Built & Reasonable. MUST SEE ! Call (757) 589-5359 or visit www.shedguy757.com

Diabetic Test Strips Wanted Up to $25 Cash/Box + Bonus Unexpired/Unopened LOCAL. CALL BETH 757-235-4496 Freon R12 WANTED: Certified buyers will pay CA$H and pickup for cylinders of R12. 312-291-9169

accessories, $400. 757-424-5728.

Watersports/Jet Skis

Boat Motors Evinrude/Mercury/Yamaha Outboards Special pricing on all in stock left over models Call Bill in Parts for availability 757-481-0700

Boat Trailers USED TRAILER SALE !!!

OVER 100 Avail. For Boats 12'-38' BUDGET BOATS: (757) 543 -7595

Flea Markets/Bazaars

Cameras-Photography

seadoo 2013 260 rxpx, 260 limited super

WANTED: Professional Film Cameras, Entire Collections Bought, 757-481-5375.

Azalea Acres Flea Market Norfolkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Original Flea Market 3348 Azalea Garden Road Crafts, antiques, furniture, tools, jewelry, and much more! Tables available starting at $5. Call (757) 439-1286 for more information.

Firewood-Fuels 100% Absolute Affordable! Seasoned & Split, All Oak, Quantity & Quality Guar. Delivered To All Areas. Double â&#x20AC;&#x153;FFâ&#x20AC;? Firewood. Dan 757-335-0198

100% SEASONED FIREWOOD Elks Lodge Indoor Flea Mkt/Vendor Show 1/28-29, 9-4pm, 1231 Typo Ave, Nflk. Space/Info 461-6244

Antiques & Collectibles

Stacking Available.

757-515-6933. 757-359-6832.

AFFORDABLE FIREWOOD 1/2 Cord & Full Cord Available. Call For Pricing.

Call 757-695-8733 FIREWOOD-SEASONED. Full, Half & Quarter Cords.

Pickup or Delivery.

Jack Frost Firewood 430-2257

A Basic

American Antique Buyer

Furniture-Household

RAY HIGGINS

2 Pc. All New Mattress Sets-In Plastic

Buying All Antiques Furniture, Glassware, Vintage Art, Costume Jewelry, Antique Guns

charged-2013 260 rxpx super charged, 42 hours, all services up to date -2013 260 limited super charged with hydraulic suspension and reverse 48 hours, all services up to date -triton double ski trailer priced new at 2200 included with skis -double jet ski dock prices new at 5500included with skis -retail market price for all items 23,500 asking 16,500 - priced firm, serious inquires only -757-761-2375 ask for Jimmy Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out on this great end of season deal!

Auctions

AUTO AUCTION JACKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TOWING

Twin $99, Full $119, Queen $129, King $189 Financing Available. Can Deliver. 757-490-3902.

Den Furniture-Sofa, loveseat, recliner, 2 tables, mauve, excel cond, $400. 757-292-6134.

ALL COINS

Furniture in very good condition for sale: Sofa & Loveseat $198 and Chair $25.

Please Contact: 757-482-0336

Sterling Flatware

Brand New

Older Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s/Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Layaway Available

Wrist Watches

MATTRESS SETS

1114 Harmony Rd. Norfolk, VA Saturday, Jan. 21, 12 Noon GATES OPEN AT 10 AM Call 461-5765. Many Late Models 90+ CARS, TRUCKS, MOTORCYCLES & SCOOTERS.

Barrett Street Auction, next Auction Jan. 28. Now Accepting Consignments. 463-1911

Phoebus Auction Gallery. Next Auction

Working or Broken

40% Military Discount on all other sets!

Ports RE TAX Auct & Mult Prop Auct Jan 31st

25 Yrs. Exp. Licensed

Can deliver: 757-706-3667

Will Come to You for Antiques

24/7. Free Estimates.

757-617-4043

Feb. 12th, 2017. VAAR #1597. 722-9210.

6 PM. VAF#662 www.vaauctionco.com 538-0123

Saturday, Jan. 28, 9:30 AM, Peoples Consignment Auction, 421-2525. VA #527

Machinery Tools 12â&#x20AC;? Craftsman Bench Saw, 110/220, steel extensions, $200. 757-615-3879.

Pets-Dogs,Cats,Other

Cash Paid For All

AKC Chesapeake Bay Retriever pups. Parents onsite. Family/Hunting/Show potential. 252-312-3642

Types of Collections & Collectibles 912-674-8135

AKC CHOCOLATE LAB PUPPIES 1st shots,8 weeks call Gregg 7576361139 AKC German Shepherd Puppies Black & Tan (2 Females, 1 Male) $600 Text (anytime) 757-729-5189 Call (3p-9p) 757-465-4932 AKC Registered Yorkie Puppies 1 male, 2 females, very small, tails docked, dewclaws clipped, shots/wormed by vet, parents on site, $1200 call/text 757-560-1303, pictures, cash only

DECOYS WANTED Collector will pay CA$H for Old wooden ducks or canvas geese, Old shorebirds, swans, & duck calls.

Buying old fishing tackle & lures, Old nautical & lifesaving items.

Call Mark at 757-721-2746

AKC Yellow Labs. Only have males. 1st shots. 8 weeks old. $700.00. 252-305-2769 Aussie pups - mini red & blue Merleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & tris. Call or txt for details. Great pups! Reserve yours now! 804384-3125

Brittany Pups-M/F, liver & white, parents have OFA. Ready 1/22/17. 757-710-5961.

German Shepherd Pups-3 white males & 2 females & 1 black & tan male & 2 females, born Nov. 22, ready Jan. 22. $1000 OBO. Call 917-335-7537 (located in VA).

I BUY COINS

German Shepherd Pups-AKC, excel German

SILVER COINS &

lines, fam. raised, vet check, ready mid Jan. Long & regular coats. 757-543-6288, 757-777-4902.

Coin Collections STAMP COLLECTIONS

757-474-1303

German Shepherd Pups-AKC, lg boned, parents on premises, shots/wormed. Good w/kids. www.jolindys.com 410-957-1279.

Want To Buy 1776-1976 Old Knives, Swords, Guns, Decoys & Coins. 757-650-3549.

wormed, $800. AKC, 1st shots, wormed, $800.

See Facebook Williams Goldensof-IndianNeck Rountree. 252-357-4829, 252-548-8327

10AM VAF 662 www.vaauctionco.com 538-0123

Drivers/ Transportation/ Shipping Driver: Lowboy/Tanker CDL-A Vico Construction is currently seeking applicants for Exprerienced (min of 3 years) Lowboy Drivers. Responsible for loading, transporting and unloading heavy equipment, structures, piping and related components throughout Southeastern VA and Northeastern NC. Must complete daily vehicle inspection reports, verify necessary permits are in truck, ensure load is secure, haul wide loads (w/escorts). Compliance with all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMSCR) is a must. Adhere to DOT regulations, Clean Motor Vehicle Report. Equal Employment Opportunity employer Apply in person at 4001 S. Military Hwy, Chesapeake, VA or submit resume to safety@vicoconstruction.net

Drivers CDL & NON CDL Moving Company. Also packers & helpers. All applicants must have valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lic. Apply Only @ 3325 Croft St. Norfolk, VA 23513, No phone calls please.

Truck Driver CDL Class A/Part time Chesapeake/Hampton. P&D. Home every day.

Mon.-Fri. $18/hr. Benefits available. Jose Melendez 757-771-2323 Truck Driver CDL Class A $500 sign on bonus Make Min $52,000/yr. Also, $1,600/yr safe driving bonus. Home every morning.

Jose Melendez 757-771-2323

are vet ck, 1st shots & wormed, Health guaranteed, references avail. Sire of puppies is featured in 2015 John Deere calendar. Accepting dep.

Puppies will be ready Feb. 4. $800 each.

757-650-1949. 757-617-7508.

LAB PUPS-AKC. Strongly bred for hunting, hunt tests and/or loyal companion. Champion bloodlines.

Email: bylabs6@mchsi.com. Call 252-619-4180.

business

Truck Driver Driver needed to operate walking floor trailer delivering mulch in local area. Full time. Clean driving record. Military friendly. Please send resume, driving record, medical card, and driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license to tidewatergreen@gmail.com

services

757.622.1455

Additions

Suffolk R E TAX Auct-16 properties Feb 9th

Golden Retriever Pups-AKC, 1st shots,

GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS-AKC. Puppies TRAINS & Old Toys Wanted American Flyer, Lionel, LGB, HO Collections CALL 757-715-5173

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Floors

pilotezads.com

Plastering/Drywall

Additions, Sunrooms & Other Home

A1 PLASTER & REPAIR 32 Yrs Exp.

Improvements. Chesapeake Office 757-274-4533.

Suffolk Office 986-3777. BBB Accredited. www.builderscorporation.com

Small Repair Specialist. Affordable Pricing.

Licensed & Insured.We Get The Job Done! 237-5999

R.A. Tharrington Home Services-We do it all, over 30 yrs. exp. Additions, kit., bath remodeling. Licâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. & Insured. References. 757-438-3072.

Attorneys

DIVORCE/WILLS Uncontested. $395 + $86 filing fee.

No court appearance required.

Wills $275. Se Habla Espanol Hilton Oliver, atty. 757-490-0126

Childcare

NEW FLOORING FAST!!

We'll bring samples to your home, measure, and can even install the next day. We are Hampton Roads largest flooring dealer, so you get your floors installed right and at the lowest price guaranteed.

CALL 453-8000 for your free quote.

Garages

CEILING REPAIRS 757-403-4689 Plumbing/Heating/Air

D&W Garages - 20x24' $15,995; 24x24'

NORFOLK PLUMBING, INC.

$17,995; 24x30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; $20,995; w/Slab & Vinyl Siding.

Call 465-0115 or 362-1833. dandwgarages.com

â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE ORIGINALâ&#x20AC;?

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General Repairs H AFFORDABLE SAME DAY REPAIR H All Handyman, Int & Ext: Bathrooms, Small Jobs, Remodel. 30 Yrs. Exp. BBB A+ Rating. 430-2612.

Home Improvements AIR-DUCT CLEANING UNIVERSAL DUCT CLEANING FREE INSPECTIONS Member BBB 757-502-0200 Hawkins Enterprise, Inc. Specializing in Bayview in Norfolk Will babysit in my home.

Monday-Friday, 6am-5:30pm. Breakfast, lunch & snacks provided. Call 816-4996

Brick Block Work Brick Repairs & Point Up, Walls, Steps, Etc. Semi-Retired Stone Mason, Earl Smith, AKA Stone Smith. Free Est & Great Prices.

You Wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Find A Better Man. 757-270-0578

room additions, bathroom & kitchen remodeling.

Lic & Insâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Free Estimates. 757-466-7272

Hurricane Repairs & Other Home Improvements. Class A Lic/Ins. BBB A+ Accredited Rating.

757-986-3777. www.builderscorporation.com

House Cleaning *ALL SEASONS CLEANING* Let us clean for you!

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out on the best holiday savings yet! Call Heather today for your free estimate 757-696-2255

Moving-Hauling (A) FAMILY TRASH MAN

Concrete/Asphalt

Household, demo inside & out, construction sites, dumpster drop off, backhoe work. We haul it all!

20 yrs exp, lic & ins. 485-1414

20 Yrs. Concrete Exp.-S & H. All Types of Concrete work. Driveways. We Accept All Major Credit Cards. 652-4050. www.shabazznva.com

Electrical Work 10% OFF ABSOLUTELY ANY JOB

B & J MOVING Reasonable Rates, Licensed & Insured. bandjmoving.com 757-576-1290

Pest Control

Free Estimates $100 OFF ANY BREAKER BOX COLE ELECTRIC - 498-2653

Hardwood refinishing/installation. Carpet, laminate & ceramic tile. Exterior/int repairs. 757-769-6457.

PLUMBER with 3 years experience.

New Construction remodeling and service. Mostly in the Virginia Beach area. Call 757-481-9199.

Care Giving/ Child Care Child Care Postion Open.

Previous Exp not necessary. Chesapeake Apply today. Call 757-487-7432.

Roofing-Guttering

Counseling/ Social Services/ Non-Profit The Behavioral Health Systems Manager (BHSM) will oversee and coordinate program behavioral health operations at the Hampton Roads Regional Jail. The BHSM will act as the liaison between program clinical staff, jail security staff, and other contracted health care providers to integrate service delivery between the jail and community based providers.

Other duties include budget oversight, data collection and reporting of program outcome measures and other required items, quality assurance and improvement. The BHSM will be a gatekeeper between service needs of persons transitioning between the general population and program inclusion & back to the general population within the correctional facility.

Minimum Requirements: Graduation from a college or university with a degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education or a related human services field. Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree preferred but not required.

Experience in management & systems management; or equivalent. Experience in crisis & emergency services and criminal justice & correctional experience. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to Hampton Roads Regional Jail, Human Resources, 2690 Elmhurst Lane, Portsmouth, VA 23701 or submit by email to apply@hrrj.org.

Detailed listing on website, www.hrrj.org . HRRJ-equal opportunity employer, considers all applications w/o regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES District 19 Community Services Board Job Opportunities 926: Community Based Crisis Stabilization 997: Crisis Intervention Provider 981: Enhanced Care Case Manager For job descriptions and applications, please visit our website on the next business day at www.d19csb.com or visit our Human Resources office at 20 W. Bank Street, Suite 7, Petersburg, VA 23803.Sign on bonus available for some positions. Restrictions apply.

District 19 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Education/Training Assistant Superintendent of Instruction School Board Office $74,636 to $111,070 Benefits include sick leave, personal leave, health insurance, professional liability insurance, state retirement benefits, credit union and sick leave bank.

Must have a minimum of a Master's Degree in Educational Administration or Curriculum, Doctorate is preferred. Must be able to obtain VA State Level I Administration and Supervision PreK-12 with time of hire. Must be proficient in use of technology. Must have excellent organizational skills and oral and written communication skills.

Understanding of research on successful educational practices. Must have reliable transportation.

To serve as a leader who defines, communicates, motivates and collaborates with staff to implement the academic vision of the organization. This position is an ideal opportunity to play a transformative role for Accomack County Public Schools by supporting and driving performance through a variety of metrics reflecting academic success and school culture. The Assistant Superintendent of Instruction works closely with the Superintendent and the Senior Leadership Team in the planning and execution of the Accomack County Public Schools' mission, vision and goals.

Application Deadline: Wed., February 8, 2017

Mrs. Clara Chandler Director of Human Resources P.O. Box 330 Accomac, VA 23301 All applications must be completed online and view the complete job description at www.accomack.k12.va.us. Please contact the Human Resources Department at (757) 787-5754 with questions regarding application procedures. The Accomack County School System does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, handicap, race, religion, color, or national origin in its employment practices.

Call (757) 880-5215

Director of Certified Academies An Achievable Dream is seeking a Director of Certified Academies to supervise our program implementation in new schools. Please visit our website www.achievabledream.org to view the complete job description and apply. No phone calls, please.

Factory/ Warehouse WAREHOUSE TECHNICIANS Gryphon Technologies is seeking Warehouse Technicians. The job location is in Chesapeake, VA. For more information visit www.GryphonLC.com. Applicants must have the ability to acquire and maintain a secret clearance.

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This event has been created to educate the community on Hospice services. If you are interested in working in Hospice and would like to learn more, please RSVP to this event.

Visit www.sentara.com/ HospiceEducation to register.

Email jnhassel@sentara.com for questions.

For all nurses, 1.5 contact hours are available. ______________________________ ______________________________

Frankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Siding & Repairs 227-8964 Repairing Siding & Trim. Also Small & Large Jobs.

Lic/Ins. LOW PRICES. BBB A+ RATING.

Tree Service

Godwin Tree Service-Over 25 YRS Exp. ProTrimming, total removal, winter sale prices Lic./Ins. Free Est. Member BBB. 237-1285. 816-3759.

HOLDEN BEACH HIDEAWAY SACRIFICE $30,000 Breathtaking views and shoreline with direct ocean and ICW access! Call (910) 216-9733

Wanted Real Estate Hampton Rds I BUY HOUSES ANY CONDITION for CASH/TERMS/HOWEVER 757-550-1193

All-Terrain Vehicles 2007 Suzuki ATV King Quad, low mis/hrs, loaded, excel cond, $4000 firm 757-639-6735

Now offering up to

$10K sign-on bonus to experienced RN's that are interested in working full-time with our hospice team.

To apply online, please visit www.sentaracareers.com (Keyword Search: 89851BR)

Antiques & Classics FORD 1976 Gran Torino FOUR DOOR Sedan.

AS IS. $1000. 757-348-9287

Rolls Royce 1978 Silver Shadow 2. 50,400 orig mi, excel cond, blue silver, $17,500, 721-6152

Automobiles for Sale

Law Enforcement/ Security

Acura 2005 TSX. Great running cond. Sell immediately, $5000 OBO. 757-285-4130.

Public Safety Technology Specialist (#01127) The Public Safety Department at Old Dominion University is seeking candidates for an Information Technology Specialist II position. Visit http://jobs. odu.edu/ postings/4738 to apply. AA/EOE.

NEED A CAR? ZERO DOWN? BAD CREDIT?

Law Legal

CALL 757-717-1715 VA DLR

PARALEGAL

Restaurant/ Food Service Chesterfield County Public Schools Inovative.Engaging.Relevant.

Now Hiring Food Service Associates $9.02-$15.40 (determined by experience) JOIN OUR TEAM! l Training is provided, no experi ence necessary. l Work from September to mid-June with summers off. l All student holidays off to spend with your family! l Permanent part-time positions available. l Advancement opportunities avail able with benefits.

Apply via the CCPS website at http://mychesterfieldschools.com.

Complete job description and application procedures are available on the website. EOE/M/F/D

ALFA ROMEO 2015 4C LAUNCH EDITION VERY LOW 3,210 MILES, RED EXTERIOR W/CHARCOAL INTERIOR, REAR ENGINE DESIGN, AUTO/MANUAL TRANSMISSION, HIGH PERFORMANCE & EXTREME HANDLING ITALIAN SUPERCAR!! AS NEW AS IT GETS, CLEAR CARFAX AND IN NEW CONDITION, A BLAST TO DRIVE!! MSRP $69,890. ON SALE @ $59,690. CALL OR TEXT @ (757)373-3257 VaDlr

BENTLEY 2001 ARNAGE - BY ROLLS ROYCE LOW 31K MILES, NAVY BLUE EXT. w/LIGHT TAN & WOOD Int., NEW CONDITION, ROLLS-ROYCE V8 TURBO ENGINE, NAV, ALPINE AUDIO, WOOD STEERING WHEEL, NO ACCIDENTS, GARAGED, Orig. MSRP $231,000 . EXTREME LUXURY, ELEGANCE & PERFORMANCE! CURRENT VALUE $74,890. PRICED AT $46,980. A MUST SEE. Call (757)373-3257 VaDlr

Burial/Cemetery Plot Meadowbrook Memorial-1 plot, 4 graves, will separate, $2000 each, 757-439-6721.

PA Memorial Park, Va Beach $1,000. below Park price. One plot. Will hold one casket and one urn or two urns. Call 757-340-3997 M-Sat. $3,200. Owner will pay transfer fee.

Roosevelt Memorial Park-2 plots, Garden Apostle, Lot 141, spaces 3 & 4. Includes 2 vaults, 2 monuments, 2 interments, granite vases. $8000 or will sell separately, 301-847-0964.

For Rent-Furnished Apts Motel 6-Ocean View. New rms, near fishing pier, $199 wk, kitchenette avail. Pet ok. 757-480-9611

For Rent-House (All)

BENTLEY 2008 CONTINENTAL â&#x20AC;&#x153;SPEEDâ&#x20AC;? COUPE 2-DOOR, V-12 TWIN TURBO AWD, LOW MILES, BLACK EXT. DARK GRAY INT., NEW CONDITION, â&#x20AC;&#x153;SPEEDâ&#x20AC;? EDITION, CARBON FIBER DASH, NAV., BACK UP ASSIST, BLUETOOTH, TEXT AUTO CONVERT, NEW TIRES, BENTLEY-SERVICED, WARRANTY, EXTREME PERFORMANCE & LUXURY ALL-IN-ONE, CARFAX CERTIFIED, BOOK VALUE $98,600. OFFERED AT $64,890. CALL (757)373-3257.

VaDlr

BAYVIEW-1 or 2 BR, water/sewer inclu. $575-$625 ESTABROOK-2 BR duplex, central heat/air, $695 BOW CREEK-3 BR, 1.5 BA, central heat/air, $950 PLAZA-3 BR ranch, central heat/air, $1095 TOWN CTR.-2 master BR, 2.5 BA, pool, $1100 CARRIAGE HILL-4 or 5 BR, 2 BA, 1668 sq ft $1495

Ward & Hollingsworth Realty 497-4838

For Lease-Industrial Offices & Lg Shop Space-(1,000-20,000 sq ft). All utils inclu. Zoned I&M. Call Fred 499-8000

For Rent-Norfolk Apts A Newer Remodeled 1 BR apt., walk-in closet, E. Ocean View. $625. Water included. 646-2398.

1 & 2 BR, free heat & hot H20, $650-$995.

Meredith Mgmt. 622-8233 www.RENTMEREDITH.com

Renovated 2 Bedrms. $750 Mo. Ingleside Square Apts. 3515 Gatling Ave. 466-8111

Little Creek Rd-2 BR Twnhse. Central heat/air, carpet. $700-$730. Credit 4 reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. (888)368-5920 Ask About Our Specials Meredith Mgmt. www.RENTMEREDITH.com Move in Special! Ocean View-1 & 2 bdrm units.

Gregory Realty 855-3315 gregoryrealtycorpofva.com

BMW 2011 128I convertible For sale with only 37,000 miles new inspection dealer serviced in very good shape $17.400 great running car call 757343-7251 Dodge 2008 Caliper Silver color...good condition...73k miles...asking $8k...call 757-6215506 if interested.

HONDA 2002 CIVIC EX MUST SEE! W/CARFAX VERY CLEAN CALL FOR IMFO $3500 757-323-1190.

HONDA 2006 ACCORD 2 DOOR COUPE 101,500 Miles, never hit, no dents, one owner, non-smoker, clean, A/C, CD plus $6000 Bill 757-377-2069 HONDA 2010 ACCORD EXL ONE OWNER WHITE EXT.TAN LEATHER WELLMAINTAINED,BLUETOOTH, ASK FOR JEFF 7572375664 CLEAN TITLE,NO LIENS Jaguar 2003 XJR Silver w/ Black int. only 67,000 miles, $6,800, nice cont. 757-685-4575

Jaguar 2005 S Type, 3.0L, all leather, luxury at best, 67K mis. $6000 obo. 757-531-0162.

OCEAN VIEWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BEST-5 Locations, 1-2 BR, extras Near beach, air, laundry. www.capitalrentalsva.com

Some/Most Utils. 383-5246. 625-7110.

CUSTODIAN/SEXTON Second Calvary Baptist Church, Part-Time. Call (757) 627-7222 or email: danamjoyner2@gmail.com

Senior Director of Development An Achievable Dream is seeking a Senior Director of Development to manage all fundraising, marketing and special events activities for the organization. Please visit www.achievabledream.org to view the complete job description and apply. No phone calls, please.

Call 460-1992 or 625-8193.

For Rent-Portsmouth Apts $250 Security Deposit. Waterview Colonial Manor Starting at $675. Immediate Availability, 393-2111

For Rent-Portsmouth House Churchland, W. Branch, Suffolk Homes, apts, twnhmes. $725-$1800. Kline Realty 484-0123

For Rent-Rooms 4 Blks From Town Ctr, furnished, TV & DVD,

MASERATI 2008 QUATTROPORTE - LOW 34K MILES, 4-DOOR SEDAN, SILVER EXT. W/BLACK LEATHER & WOOD INTERIOR, AUTO, NAVIGATION, AM/FM/CD IN DASH CD CHANGER, NEW TIRES & BRAKES, RECLINING REAR SEATS, JET-LIKE PERFORMANCE, VERY COMFORTABLE & RELIABLE. BOOK VALUE $47,100. ON SALE $34,890. CALL OR TEXT (757)373-3257 VaDlr Mercedes 2006 E350 Clean inside and out. Loaded. Looks good and runs good. For inquires email willisd@cox.net. This one has been babied.

utils inclu. Laundry privâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, no smokers, 499-4961.

Stock Clerk (Virginia Beach, VA) Receive, store & issue sales floor merchandise. Stock shelves w/ merchandise & arrange merchandise displays to attract customers. 40hr/wk. Forward dipl & resume U Mart, Inc, 1505 Lynnhaven Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23453

Healthcare/ Medical Lake Taylor Hospital is hiring for all Healthcare Related Positions. Visit our website at www.laketaylor.org for more information.

4 Blks From Town Ctr, furnished, TV & DVD, utils inclu. Laundry privâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, no smokers, 499-4961.

Campostella n/s on busline near baesystems must be clean $135wk+Dep 718-3991

Campus East, Virginia Beach $375+util+Dep. Room for Rent. Laundry on Site. Off St Parking.

Working roommates, Clean. Rachelle 585-216-7901

Greenbrier/Clearfield-Furn rm, kit privâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, cable, utils & Wi-Fi inclu. $600 mo. or $150 per wk.+ deposit. Call Brian 757-472-3518.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25 FAMILY FUN PACK AND STUDENT RUSH NIGHT 7:15 pm against Manchester Monarchs Family Fun Packs include four Red Level tickets, four hot dogs, four popcorns and four sodas for only $54.

A savings of $37! Available at the Norfolk Scope Box OfďŹ ce for all Wednesday night games. With a valid Student ID fans may purchase a $10 white level ticket after 2pm at the Scope Box OfďŹ ce. All Student RUSH tickets come with a B.O.G.O offer for a future Wednesday game!