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Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) participated in a Noncombatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) exercise, Jan. 16, while underway for Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX).

Crewmembers trained on how to respond in the event the ship would need to provide refuge to U.S. citizens if needed during its upcoming deployment.

Carter Hall Executive Officer, Cmdr. Brian K. Hamel said the training was important because a NEO is a likely scenario for Carter Hall.

“Ultimately our job is to protect U.S. citizens overseas,” Hamel said.

“We’re here to ensure that if something happens we can get them into a relatively safe environment; and we’ll get them here and we’ll take care of them.”

During the NEO exercise, 15 Marines with 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit acted as U.S. citizens who were evacuated from an American embassy and in need of care and assistance. The roles ranged from small children to older citizens.

“We’re often in environments where they would need to do evacuations,” Hamel said. “As American citizens our job is to bring them on American soil. Carter Hall is 605 feet of U.S. territory at sea.” »

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U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) announced the authorization of the improved flame resistant variant (IFRV) coverall as an approved fleet organizational clothing item Jan. 19 via ALFLTFORCOM/ALPACFLT 191900Z JAN 17.

The approval came after a review of the results from recently completed afloat wear tests conducted aboard three deploying ships and involving more than 700 Sailors. The IFRV coveralls are intended to replace the Flame Resistant Variant (FRV) coveralls currently in use throughout the fleet.

“The IFRV was designed not only with the safety of our Sailors in mind, but also comfort and durability,” Commander of USFF Adm. Phil Davidson said. “We will always make safety a priority, but if we can also improve the quality of life for our Sailors in doing so, then everyone wins.”

The original FRVs were introduced in response to widespread reports in which Sailors afloat were at risk because most of their required uniforms were not flame resistant. Given the potential safety concerns, USFF endeavored to develop and distribute the FRV as quickly as possible. In early 2015, recognizing the significant dissatisfaction with the original FRV, USFF partnered with Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) and the Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility (NCTRF) to develop an improved version, which is more comfortable, durable, and as safe

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The result was an IFRV coverall made from a flame resistant, tri-fiber blend. It weighs significantly less than the current FRV fabrics and provides improved moisture management by allowing the fiber to breathe more efficiently. This IFRV coverall also offers arc flash protection, a notable upgrade in safety from the current FRV. The IFRV coverall is also designed to last nearly twice as

Bataan earns Retention Excellence Award

By MC3 Kenneth Rodgers USS Bataan Public Affairs ATLANTIC OCEAN

Amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) earned the Retention Excellence Award for fiscal year 2016, Jan. 11.

Previously known as the Golden Anchor Award, this is the second consecutive year Bataan has won the award representing commitment to

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long as the FRV. “Shipboard wearability and functionality was of extreme importance with the development of the IFRV,” Davidson said. “We weren’t going to introduce something new without thorough testing afloat to ensure it meets the needs of our Sailors and was indeed an improvement over the original FRV.”

The Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard has officially announced dates for 2017 Fleet Week New York (FWNY).

Now in its 29th year, FWNY is scheduled to take place May 24-30.

The weeklong celebration is the city’s timehonored celebration of the sea services, and an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services.

The event has been held nearly every year since 1984, and it is anticipated that nearly 5,000 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen will participate this year.

In addition to public visitation of participating ships, there will be numerous exhibits, military band concerts, and aviation demonstrations throughout the week showcasing the skilled expertise of our dedicated sea service members.

The theme for this year is “Celebrating the Sea Services and commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Seabees.”

For 75 years, members of the Naval Construction Forces, known as the Seabees, have repeatedly demonstrated their skills as fighters and builders, and while doing so, they have built and fought for

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the growth and development of Sailors.

U.S. Fleet Forces Command created the annual award to recognize commands which sustain exceptional levels of retention and superior accomplishment in executing programs and policies which best enable Sailors to succeed in their Navy careers.

“Every Sailor matters,” Chief Navy Counselor Todd Wean said. “We are all parts

that make up a whole, and without the whole we can’t effectively do our job. Bataan’s leadership does a tremendous job at making sure the ship is ready to carry out our nation’s tasking, without forgetting that it’s our Sailors who make Bataan the best warship in our Navy!”

Fleet readiness remains a top priority, and effective execution of personnel programs and policies are criti-

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Reflecting on King’s dream, legacy

By Bill Mesta Military Sealift Command Public Affairs NORFOLK

Military Sealift Command (MSC) hosted a special observance ceremony to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. onboard Naval Station Norfolk, Jan. 19.

The celebration was coordinated by MSC’s equal employment opportunity team and was held to commemorate King’s leadership against racial inequality.

The special observance included the reading of the

presidential proclamation, which was presented by Lt. Cmdr. Kevin McGraw of MSC’s N-4 department.

“When the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. shared his dream with the world atop the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, he gave mighty voice to our founding ideals,” McGraw said.

“Few could have imagined that nearly half a century later, his iconic profile would forever be memorialized in stone, standing tall and gazing outward, not far from where he stirred our collec-

tive conscience to action.”

King is the only nonpresident to have a national holiday dedicated in his honor. He is also the only non-president to be honored in the National Mall at the nation’s capital, the District of Columbia.

“As we reflect on Dr. King’s legacy, we celebrate a man and a movement that transformed our country, and we remember that our freedom is inextricably bound to the freedom of others,” McGraw continued. “Given the causes he championed,

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Monterey departs 6th Fleet AOR ATLANTIC OCEAN

Guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) concluded its mission in the Mediterranean.

While in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR), Monterey conducted two port visits in Spain, the first to Palma de Mallorca and the second to Naval Station Rota. Monterey remained in the U.S. 6th Fleet AOR as part of the overall mission to the area.

Monterey celebrated the New Year in Palma de Mallorca. During the port call, command leadership met with Spanish Central Government Representative for the Baleric Islands Delegada Maria Salom and Spanish navy representative Lt. Cdr. Jose Maria Marquez Montero.

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people to engage in public service and promote peaceful social change.”

The keynote speaker for MSC’s special observance was Hampton University Business Incubator Executive Director J.R. Lock.

“We are here to celebrate and remember the efforts of Dr. King. Our nation is facing some challenging times.

We want to do all that we can to try and eliminate many of the problems in our society today,” Lock said. “Dr. King was a great leader and he was a humble man. I have a

very strong admiration for what Dr. King stood for and his fight for justice, equality, diversity and inclusion. Dr. King was a consensus builder and once said, ‘A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus.’”

King is widely regarded as America’s preeminent advocate of nonviolence and one of the greatest nonviolent leaders in world history.

For more news from Military Sealift Command, visit www. navy.mil/local/MSC/.

Naval Station Norfolk endures winter storm Helena’s snow

The guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) departs Rota, Spain, after a scheduled port visit. Monterey, deployed as part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

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from civil rights and international peace to job creation and economic justice, it is right that today we honor his work by serving others.”

According to Senior Chief Yeoman Nashera Brown, assigned to MSC’s administrative team, the federal holiday recognizing King’s legacy takes place annually on the third Monday in January.

“The theme for this year’s holiday is ‘Remember! Celebrate! Act! A day on! Not a day off!’” said Brown. “We are calling on the American

Palma. Meetings like this strengthened the bonds between the U.S. and our NATO Allies,” Monterey Commanding Officer Capt.

Chris DeGregory said. “We share the same interests of maintaining safety and security of the world’s oceans and sea lanes.”

While in Palma de Mallorca, many Sailors were able to experience the culture of Spain and see the sites.

“I was impressed by the beauty of Palma and all it had to offer. I loved the rich history and classic beauty of the island,” Lt. j.g. Christina Valladares said. “My favorite part was visiting the Catedral de Santa Maria.”

Monterey arrived at Naval Station Rota for a brief visit before setting out again for home.

“The crew had a great time in 6th Fleet, but after a long seven months on de-

ployment, we are all excited to get home and see our families,” Monterey Command Master Chief James Stedding said.

Monterey, deployed as part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with joint, allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.

For more news from Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, visit www.navy. mil/local/naveur/.

Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk endured a winter storm Jan. 7-8, which coated parts of the north and south coast with a blanket of snow and ice. Norfolk recorded a total of 5.9 inches of snowfall.

Mission essential personnel were declared for all bases in the Hampton Roads area for Jan. 7-9 and authorized a delay in reporting until noon for personnel Jan. 10.

Mission essential personnel from Public Works Department Norfolk, Operations Department, Food Service, Naval Security Force, the Fire Department and other NAVSTA Norfolk departments worked around the clock to clear snow, man the gates, keep the streets safe, clear the airfield and feed those working. Installation personnel were kept apprised of installation status and available service through the Shore Wide Area Alert Network, Facebook postings and the local news agencies.

“The dedication of the entire Naval Station Norfolk team — military, civilian and contractors alike – was especially evident during this storm,” NAVSTA Norfolk Commanding Officer

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Capt. Doug Beaver said. “All divisions and departments worked extremely well together displaying great communication and cooperation.

It was an awesome team effort and I was honored to be part of it all.”

According to Operations Department Leading Chief Petty Officer Senior Chief Quartermaster Jerrod Morgan Operations Department alone moved 628 tons of snow.

“Naval Station Norfolk’s Operations Department, Emergency Management division started working in shifts on Friday night and did not stop working until Tuesday evening,” Morgan said.

Their hard work and dedication in removing snow and ice ensured that Emergency services were available around the installation and

that the access to all piers and entry control points was never compromised.”

Civilian and contractor personnel, normally prohibited from eating at the galley, were authorized to do so during this significant weather event. Despite the area being crippled by snow, NAVSTA Norfolk Food Service personnel were able to maintain continuity of operations at the base galley.

The last major snowstorm to hit the area was in Jan. of 2014.

“Although major snow storms are not something that we experience every year, we always remain prepared,” Morgan said.

All non-essential personnel were able to return to the base for normal operations on Jan. 10 at noon.

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NEWS FROM NAS OCEANA Chapel helps Sailors use core values to enhance marriages

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

Honor, Courage and Commitment – the three core values that every Sailor lives by and uses throughout their career. But these values are more than just a military motto, they are values that can be used in every facet of daily life, and most important, strengthening our families and relationships with loved ones.

“Marines divorce at a rate three times higher than their civilian peers; the Navy divorce rate is five times higher, with 69 percent of divorce happening with E-5 and below,” said Lt Cmdr. Chris Hester, NAS Oceana lead chaplain.

“This is not what the Navy wants.

A strong Navy family with healthy marital bonds both strengthens and motivates Sailors, enhancing mission readiness.”

“There is no doubt that being in a military family can be subject to stress and trials not normally endured by civilians, but just as service members are given difficult tasks to accomplish on the job, and the military and its commands work toward giving their service members the tools to accomplish those tasks, they strive to provide that same support to our personal lives as well. Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana’s Chapel and its staff of chaplains and religious petty officers work hard to make those necessary tools readily available to all service members,” Hester said.

“Marriage is one of the most significant commitments an individual can make, and it takes both honor and courage to keep that commitment,” Hester added. “When you have a family and loved ones that count on you, your commitment to them should be lifelong. That requires keeping your core values and continually renewing your commitment to them.”

Hester says that both individuals and relationships continually change over time. These changes continually cycle during the span of a relationship, and that this process is what makes a marriage or close relationship interesting, challenging, fun, and painful.

“There are four main stages of a relationship – the first being the honeymoon or commitment stage, this is the one that everyone loves and talks about,” Hester said.

“When we pass the honeymoon stage we are given a more honest view of each other, our differences, likes and dislikes, and must as individuals make the decision to recommit.”

Hester says that as we change and go through life, we must always be able to be honest with ourselves and loved ones, be open to self-reflection and continually recommit to them. “The stages of our relationships can cycle quickly or slowly, and are always susceptible to the trials of life, but with the proper mindset and tools, the cycle can continue, leading to a healthy, fulfilling life and marriage,” Hester said.

As Sailors and marines faith-

fully serve their country, they must also faithfully serve their loved ones, but because people don’t always have a clear view of what lasting love is, or should be, they can feel lost. Chaplain’s Religious Enrichment Development Operation (CREDO) programs and personnel are operationally focused, family supportive, and flexible in the provision of ministry to Fleet, Fighter & Family. Oceana’s chapel and CREDO offer multiple no cost classes and retreats for personnel and their families. The focus of available classes ranges from deepening married couples’ commitment and self-understanding to self-reflection and development, and interactive family retreats for families to rest and strengthen their bonds.

Hester says that the chapel and staff at Oceana are always looking to build up service members, strengthen military families and keep the command mission ready.

“As people make New Year resolutions, it can be a good time for self-reflection, evaluation, and renewing the commitments you have made in your life, your commitments to your family, loved ones, and your spouse,” Hester said.

“We are here to give all service members and their families the time and tools to keep the cycle going, to make adjustments for any changes that might have occurred, to communicate effectively and honestly, to learn forgiveness and conflict resolution, and most important, to use these skills and values to recommit to each other.”

MC2 Jacob S. Richardson Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Rich Meadows, NAS Oceana Executive Officer Capt. Chad Vincelette and Command Master Chief Richard Haninger stand with the civilian of the quarter awardees during the civilian of the quarter luncheon at the NAS Oceana galley. NAS Oceana and its leadership awarded civilians of the quarter recognizing their individual achievements and exceptional support of the installation and its mission.

Civilian of the quarter awardees recognized

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

Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana and its leadership awarded the civilians of the quarter, Jan. 18, recognizing their individual achievements and exceptional support of the installation and its mission.

The civilian workforce on NAS Ocean has many jobs and responsibilities. From integrating with contractors, outside businesses and enterprises and incorporating strategic, innovative concepts, Navy installations rely heavily on its civilians and the expertise they bring.

The civilians of the quarter, first quarter 2017, are as follows: Chris Ceiri, Sarah Leandado, Jeffrey Lowe, Sabrina Brodie, and Brian Cass.

To select civilians of the quarter, each organization on the installa-

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First quarter 2017 civilians of the quarter Chris Ceiri Sarah Leandado Jeffrey Lowe Sabrina Brodie Brian Cass

tion puts forth a nominee for selection. They then compete with others, first from within their own department, then again against personnel from other departments located on NAS Oceana, Dam Neck Annex, and Fentress.

Each nominee has been recognized by their peers, their departments, their supervisors and upper echelons of the chain of command.

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Since its pilot course in 1914, the College of Distance Education (CDE) at U.S. Naval War College (NWC) in Newport, Rhode Island, has celebrated more than a century of education, graduating more than 145,000 military and civilian students worldwide.

It is the goal of CDE to provide NWC’s superlative education to students around the globe, helping develop leaders and encourage excellence the world over.

“Not everybody can physically come to the NWC and attend in residence,” CDE Deputy Director Timothy Garrold said. “There are so many qualified students and a very finite number of seats in Newport. CDE greatly expands the opportunity for people to get this education, fulfill the Joint Professional Military Education Phase I requirement, and share the NWC experience.”

The three main CDE courses are Strategy and War, Theater Security Decision Making, and Joint Maritime Operations. In CDE programs, these courses are adaptations of the curriculum offered in residence; the main difference is the method in which the materials are presented.

Students may choose any of four methods to complete their coursework: The Fleet Seminar Program – composed of faculty-led seminars provided at 19 select locations across the U.S.; a web-enabled program; a CD ROM-based program; and the Naval War College-at-Naval Postgraduate School (NWC-

Haley Nace U.S. Naval War College (NWC) President Rear Adm. Jeffrey A. Harley addresses students, faculty, staff, and guests during a convocation ceremony kicking off the 2016-2017 academic year, in Newport, R.I. The class of 2017 is made up of 560 resident joint military, civilian, and international students representing 50 nations. After their completion of NWC’s 10-month Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) programs, students earn JPME credit and either a NWC diploma or a master’s degree in National Security and Strategic Studies or Defense and Strategic Studies.

at-NPS) program in Monterey, California, which is a partnership between NWC and the NPS through which students may complete their Joint Professional Military Education Phase I (JPME-I) qualification while earning a NPS master’s degree.

“The four programs we offer now really give prospective students an opportunity to assess both what they have time to do and how they want to learn,” Garrold said.

NWC’s CDE is open to U.S. officers of all military services and to eligible U.S. federal government civilian employees, in addition to a limited number of foreign officers. All prospective students can enroll by filling out and submitting an application

for review. Applications for each CDE program can be found on the NWC website at http://tinyurl.com/gkv4dfk.

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Lt. Cmdr. Leslie Councilor, a recent CDE graduate, agreed. Councilor participated in the Fleet Seminar Program in both Bremerton, Washington, and Norfolk.

She now works at U.S Fleet Forces Command in Norfolk as the Navy’s only Fleet Medical Laboratory scientist.

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ROM-based programs have evolved to include embedded videos and other multimedia presentations in addition to readings. Students are also encouraged to contact professors at the NWC directly if they have questions.

Regardless of the program, CDE students participate in graduate-level research, reading, essay writing, active learning opportunities, and exams that extensively prepare them for their future careers. Though the courses may be completed in any sequence and through any program, only students who complete coursework via the Fleet Seminar Program are eligible for the NWC Master of Arts Degree in Defense and Strategic Studies. Otherwise, students who complete the program requirements earn graduate credit, a NWC diploma, and JPME-I credit.

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would assist her in her medical work. Councilor studied from fall 2013 until spring 2016, constantly learning from the positions and experiences of her military and civilian peers.

“I now have a better understanding of how the Navy enterprise accomplishes its purposes of maritime protection and governess of U.S. interests worldwide,” Councilor said. “Now, as a medical professional, I can assist that demographic with their proper health care needs. The knowledge I gained cannot be overstated; I am a better Sailor and naval officer from my NWC experience.”

Though the Fleet Seminar Program most closely resembles the experience of resident NWC students, the faculty and staff in CDE have worked to make sure the web- and CD ROM-based programs are as engaging as possible.

“Originally, our distance education program was a box of books and a test that arrived on your doorstep,” Garrold said. “Students in this day and age are not going to be satisfied with that.

They’re used to being challenged, multi-tasking and interacting.”

Educational specialists, web designers, and programmers on the CDE staff do research to find out how technology can be used to better the learning experience. Both the web-enabled and CD

As an innovative leader, Cmdr. Shauna F. O’Sullivan raised the bar for female physicians by earning the 2016 Military Health System Navy Female Physician Leader of the Year award.

As the division head for rheumatology, internal medicine department, O’Sullivan has spent four years at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and 13 years in the Navy. She is the chair of the pharmacy and therapeutics, prescription drug misuse committee, an associate master clinician and a consult manager for the health experts online portal.

O’Sullivan outshined more than 30 applicants for the award and credited her hard work and accomplishments for putting her over the top.

She made her mark on the command and the Medical Corps by establishing a professional development committee and implementing a

monthly lecture series. The development lecture series focuses on long-term career planning and has more than 1,000 attendees.

“We don’t have boards where we can meet people to tell us what would be a good career move or how to write a fitness report,” O’Sullivan said. “These are basic things we should know, so I thought we should rectify that and I think it has been insanely successful.”

For O’Sullivan, the biggest satisfaction about winning the award was putting her mind to something and being rewarded for it.

“I think hard work pays off,” she said. “It’s nice to be recognized for the countless hours I spend doing things; sometimes we don’t do a good job of recognizing that.”

Because this award was specifically for female physicians, O’Sullivan noted it is all about motivation.

“I think what it does is encourage myself and other female officers who are ris-

ing in the ranks to be recognized, because there is a lack of us at high-level positions,” O’Sullivan said. “For me, I’m glad that I got recognized as a female, as a leader, and for everything that I’ve done.”

She offered some advice to others, saying, “Find people who will mentor you, and try to create new opportunities for yourself because that will make for a more rewarding career in the military.”

“I think that you make your career,” O’Sullivan added.

“You find new opportunities, create your own network, and make it the career you want.”

She also stated one of the reasons she joined the military is to not only take care of patients, but to serve on an aircraft carrier and to experience new and neat things.

“I think you have to create your own network of opportunities; if you don’t do that, then I don’t think you really get to experience the military,” O’Sullivan said. “If I’m going to work, I’m going to work hard – that’s my mentality.”

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MCSN Pat Morrissey Families wave goodbye as guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) departs Naval Station Norfolk as part of the Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 2 deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

GHWB carrier strike group departs for deployment From U.S. Fleet Forces Command Public Affairs Office NORFOLK

Nearly 6,000 Sailors attached to the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG) departed Norfolk and Mayport, Florida, Jan. 21, for a regularlyscheduled deployment.

Led by Commander of Carrier Strike Group 2 Rear Adm. Kenneth R. Whitesell, the GHWBCSG is comprised of the staff of CSG-2; aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77); the nine squadrons and staff of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8; Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 22 staff and the guided-missile destroyers USS Laboon (DDG 58) and USS Truxtun (DDG 103); and Mayportbased guided-missile cruisers USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) and USS Hue City (CG 66).

The squadrons of CVW8 will depart bases including Naval Air Station (NAS)

Oceana, NAS Whidbey Island, NAS Jacksonville, NAS Lemoore and Naval Station Norfolk. CVW-8 includes Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 “Fighting Black Lions”; VFA-31 “Tomcatters”; VFA-87 “Golden Warriors”; VFA-37 “Ragin Bulls”; Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131 “Lancers”; Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 124 “Bear Aces”; Helicopter Mine Countermeasure Squadron (HSM) 70 “Spartans”; Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9 “Tridents”; and a detachment from Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 “Rawhides”.

The deployment is part of a regular rotation of forces to support maritime security operations, provide crisis response capability, increase theater security cooperation and forward naval presence in the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

For more information, visit www.navy.mil.

Right: Lt. j.g. Christopher Hood kisses his daughter before leaving on a scheduled deployment with the guidedmissile cruiser USS Hué City (CG 66).

MC2 Kayla Cosby

Right: Sailors man the rails aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103).

Truxtun departed Naval Station Norfolk as part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG) deployment.

MC2 Tyrell K. Morris

MC2 Kayla Cosby Chief Information Systems Technician Joshua Payne holds his son before leaving on a scheduled deployment with the guided-missile cruiser USS Hué City (CG 66). Hué City departed Naval Station Mayport as part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG) deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

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Snapshot

Cpl. Sunsette Winsler and her combat tracking dog Bella stand by for a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel mission in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

Bataan conducts live-fire exercise

By MC3 Raymond Minami USS Bataan Public Affairs ATLANTIC OCEAN

Amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) conducted a live-fire exercise using a rolling airframe missile (RAM) against a target drone, Jan. 11.

The missile launch demonstrated the self-defense capabilities of the ship not only with the RAM, but also using the ship’s Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS).

“The exercise consisted of the ship identifying, tracking, and ultimately firing a missile at a rapidly approaching drone that was mimicking

an anti-ship cruise missile,” RAM Launch Supervisor, Chief Fire Controlman Justin Tucker said.

Using the CIWS serves a dual purpose – allowing Bataan’s fire controlmen to perform a maintenance check, as well as readying the mounts for any active targets.

The evolution is part of Bataan’s a Composite Training Unit Exercise, which is the last opportunity to conduct open ocean training before her upcoming deployment.

For more news from USS Bataan (LHD 5), visit www. navy.mil/local/lhd5/.

MC2 Magen F. Reed

MC2 Nicholas Cottone Flight deck crew show removed chocks and chains on board the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

MC3 Evan Thompson Pfc. Andreu Mitchell and Cpl. Vince Stebbins, attached to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, man a M41 SABER system aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during a simulated strait transit.

MC2 Magen F. Reed Cpl. Charles Smith from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced) holds a fuel hose cart in place during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5).

Amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) conducts a live-fire exercise with the ship’s RIM 116 Rolling Airframe Missile weapon system.

MC3 Evan

MC2 Magen F. Reed A Sailor directs an MH-60S Seahawk during takeoff from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5).

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NMCP celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day

By Rebecca A. Perron NMCP Public Affairs PORTSMOUTH

The Diversity Committee at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) marked Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a celebration, Jan. 20, that included a moment of silence, the reading of a portion of his famous speech and an interpretation of comments by Coretta Scott King.

NMCP Commanding Officer Capt. Christopher Culp made remarks during the ceremony, emphasizing the importance of diversity and how King’s message remains relevant.

“We are together much stronger, much better, much more thoughtful, much more powerful when we draw on the talents of each and every one of us with our diverse experiences, our diverse cultural experiences, and our diverse ways of looking at life than we would be if we were less

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Rebecca A. Perron Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Lanier Hibbler-Cooley reads an excerpt of the “I Have a Dream” speech.

diverse,” Culp said. “Dr. King particularly captured that, and – although his message in the 1960s was about peaceful and respectful resistance to the injustice of civil rights – his message today is as true as it was then, filling in any of the injustices that the world still faces.”

The master of ceremonies, Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class José Pina, then asked for a moment of silence, highlighted some of King’s accomplishments, and commented on the impact of the “I Have a Dream” speech.

“The ‘I Have a Dream’ speech by Dr. Martin Luther

King is recognized as one of the best speeches ever given,” Pina said. “His strong rhetoric demanding racial justice and integrated society became a mantra for the black community and is as familiar to subsequent generations of Americans as the Declaration of Independence. The key

message is that all people are created equal, and although not the case in America at the time, Dr. King felt it must be the case in the future.”

Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Lanier Hibbler-Cooley remarked on the impact King has had on him before reading an excerpt of the speech.

“His speech moved a nation in a time where those of us in this room would not be sitting together,” HibblerCooley said. “We would not share the same field of work; we would not even communicate with each other unless it had to be. This is the speech that our nation goes back to at this time of year and rallies us together.”

Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Shena Gentry concluded the ceremony with an interpretation of remarks by King’s widow, Coretta Scott King.

“My husband derived so much of his strength and inspiration from the love of people who share his dream,” Gentry said. “We celebrate his life and achievements in hopes that it encourages people everywhere to reflect on the principle of non-violent social change and racial equality. In the words of my great husband, ‘injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.’”

Event held since 1984, honors Seabees 75th anniversary

Continued from A1 freedom both in peace and in war time. The Seabees continue to play a crucial role in supporting the fleet while carrying out our Navy’s maritime strategy.

For up-to-date information on all FWNY events, visit the official FWNY website at www.fleetweeknewyork.com, “Like” FleetWeekNewYork on Facebook, or “Follow” @FleetWeekNYC on Twitter.

FWNY photos can be viewed on Flickr at www.flickr.com/ photos/fwnypao and Instagram at www. instagram.com/fleetweeknyc. Join the conversation on social media by using #FleetWeekNYC. Follow the Seabee Commemoration at #SeabeeCanDo.

MC3 Kameren Guy Hodnett Sailors attend a live broadcast of the Today Show during Fleet Week New York. Fleet Week New York, now in its 28th year, is the city’s time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet, Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness first hand the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services. The weeklong celebration has been held nearly every year since 1984.

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Gold anchors, pennants symbolize award

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MC1 Darren Moore Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) pose as evacuees being brought in from an American embassy.

| Sailors simulated ill, wounded evacuees

NEO

Continued from A1 The evacuee role-players began on Carter Hall’s flight deck, as though they were delivered via helicopter. Crewmembers then escorted them to the vehicle stowage area where stations were set up for in-processing, medical screenings and assistance.

Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Matthew R. DeJesus said the medical team performed and communicated well during the exercise.

The evacuees simulated illnesses and trauma injuries such as gunshot wounds.

“The importance of having medical personnel available is because a lot of times in these NEOs there are people that have medical conditions or have had trauma,” DeJesus said.

“They need to be screened as they could have some medical conditions that could affect the people that

are on the ship. We need to make sure that we’re taking care of them and their needs, while also protecting our ship staff and ship riders from any possible dangers from personnel coming on board.”

DeJesus said everyone worked together and learned a lot of valuable information for future NEOs. Cpl. Jeffery D. Ott acted as an 8-year-old boy during the exercise. He said he could not imagine an 8-year-old coming aboard a ship, but that the crew was very comforting and well organized.

“It was good training,” Ott said. “I think we gave them a pretty good picture of what it would be like.”

Carter Hall is underway with the Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group participating in COMPTUEX, in preparation of a scheduled upcoming deployment.

Navy operating as an exceptional fighting force,” Bataan’s Commanding Officer Capt. Eric Pfister said. “I’m very proud of our whole team of career counselors; this award is a direct reflection of their leadership, hard work, and investment in Bataan’s Sailors.”

Each command was nomi-

nated by their respective type commander, having passed the annual career information program review with a score of 90 point or better, had zero fail to submit Career Waypoints applications, met all aggregate reenlistment benchmarks of 35 percent for zone A, 51 percent for zone B, 60 percent for zone C, and a total of 5 percent or less aggregate attrition for fiscal year 16.

COVERALLS | Wear Continued from A1 USFF conducted coverall wear tests aboard three ships, amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), the guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64), and the fast-attack submarine USS Newport News (SSN 750) during their recent deployments. Both a flight suit and traditional version were tested, with surveys were taken both mid- and postdeployment. The results were overwhelmingly positive for the IFRV and favorable toward the traditional version of the coverall. In summary, 89 percent of respondents thought the IFRV looked better than the FRV; 86 percent

Deployed Navy ships are authorized to paint their anchors gold and fly the retention excellence pennant as a symbol of earning the award.

“It’s a great feeling to keep our anchors gold because that means we have done the best we could at our jobs,” Navy Career Counselor 1st Class Jose Plamarrero said.

“Our office works very hard to ensure every Bataan Sailor

is provided with the latest career information, and that our department and divisional career counselors consider themselves an extension of our office. This is one of the cornerstones of Bataan’s successful career development program.”

For more news from USS Bataan (LHD 5), visit http:// www.navy.mil/local/lhd5/.

tests aboard three ships get positive results

thought it was more durable; 91 percent said it was more comfortable; and 85 percent thought it was cooler in hot climates. Overall, 91 percent of Sailors involved in the test thought the IFRV traditional coverall was an improvement over the FRV and 68 percent thought the same for the flight suit version. A data-driven decision was made to select the traditional coverall as the replacement for the FRV. Like any other organizational clothing item, Sailors can expect to have their current FRV replaced by the ship over time at no additional cost to them. USFF is teaming up with NEXCOM and Defense Logistics Agency to introduce the IFRV coveralls

to the fleet. The Navy’s transition from the FRV to the IFRV coveralls is expected to take place after October. Additional guidance on a finalized roll-out plan, along with instructions on manner and occasion of wear, will be provided at a later date.

Focus groups held during IFRV testing and the posttest surveys also revealed a desire among Sailors for a two-piece FR variant which can be worn at sea, in port, and off base to reduce the number of daily clothing changes. This data and feedback are informing a collaborative effort with NCTRF to prototype a more professional and modern two-piece variant with layering options

to allow for de-blousing for certain evolutions and in hotter environments. Under layers may include flame resistant and drifire-style moisture wicking jerseys. The goal is to explore a two-piece variant that is sufficiently versatile to address the requirements of all afloat communities. To ensure Sailor feedback is incorporated to the maximum extent possible, these concepts and associated design features are being reviewed by focus groups in fleet concentration areas this month.

For more news from U.S. Fleet Forces Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/clf/ or www.public.navy.mil /usff/ Pages/default.aspx/.

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MPT&E fleet master chief retires with more than 30 years of Naval service

By MC2 L.J. Burleson WASHINGTON

One of the Navy’s most accomplished master chiefs, responsible for the execution and success of several personnel initiatives retired from naval service Jan. 18.

Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education (MPT&E) Fleet Master Chief April D. Beldo retired from the Navy in a ceremony held at the Fort Myer Memorial Chapel, Fort Myer, Virginia, after 34 years of service — four served as the MPT&E fleet master chief.

Beldo’s accomplishments during her 34-year tenure included being the first African American female command master chief (CMC) of an aircraft carrier, and the first African American female CMC of Recruit Training Command.

“She upheld the values of the Navy and the institution above everything else,” Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Bill Moran said.

MCC Elliott Fabrizio “She took this obligation to Fleet Master Chief for Manpower, Personnel, Training, and Education (MPT&E) April Beldo retires during a ceremony at the Fort Meyer Memorial Chapel in Arlington, Va. Beldo served more than 33 years in the Navy.

» See RETIREMENT | B7

Whiting Field honors Navy hero

By Jamie Link Naval Air Station Whiting Field Public Affairs MILTON, FLA.

Naval Air Station Whiting Field remembered a true hero and patriot during a ceremony renaming the base auditorium as the Cmdr. Clyde E. Lassen Auditorium Jan. 17.

Lassen was the only Navy helicopter pilot to earn the Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War. The ceremony was also a highlight of the installation’s ongoing commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. Following a multimedia presentation honoring Lassen’s heroic efforts, guest speaker retired Capt. Dick Catone, for-

mer Training Air Wing 5 commodore, shared personal memories of Lassen and fondly recounted Lassen’s humility and character.

“Clyde was a LASSEN very humble man; his loyalty to his country, family, and fellow shipmates epitomize his life,” Catone said. “If he were here, Clyde would tell you, ‘I was just doing my job like any other helicopter pilot.’ His life is an inspiration to all who were fortunate to have known him.”

Late in the night, Lassen and his crew

were sent to rescue two downed aviators who were shot down over North Vietnam, June 19, 1968. Running low on fuel in a damaged UH-2 Seasprite helicopter, the team successfully pulled the pilots out on the fifth attempt. It was the first nighttime helicopter rescue attempt over Vietnam.

Prior to being commissioned, Lassen received his enlisted training at NAS Pensacola. After concluding his service in the Vietnam War, he served as an instructor pilot in the local area and ended his Navy career as Helicopter Squadron (HT) 8 commanding officer.

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Proper safety gear can save your life

Topeka visits Yokosuka

By Ensign Britney Duesler Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs PEARL HARBOR

By Lt. j.g. Jason L. Herrera USS Topeka Public Affairs YOKOSUKA, JAPAN

Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754) arrived at Fleet Activities Yokosuka Jan. 17 for a visit as part of its Indo-Asia-Pacific patrol.

The visit strengthens the already positive alliance between the U.S. and Japan through the crew’s interaction with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. It also demonstrates » See TOPEKA | B7

Ensign Britney Duesler Yeoman 2nd Class Kelvin Marshall, assigned to Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific, ensures his gloves are properly fastened prior to heading home from work on his motorcycle. Marshall recently survived a motorcycle crash on the H-1 freeway due to the quality of his safety gear.

MC2 Brian G. Reynolds Attack submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754) prepares to moor on board Fleet Activities Yokosuka. The port visit is to promote stability and security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

For riders like Yeoman 2nd Class Kelvin Marshall, safety gear is everything. After wiping out on H-1 at 55 mph, Marshall walked away with minimal injuries thanks to the quality of the gear he was wearing.

“I was doing the speed limit when a piece of sheet metal came off a construction vehicle near an exit ramp,” Marshall

said. “The SUV in front of me tried to swerve around it and hit the metal, which deflected towards my bike.”

Marshall attributes the lack of broken bones and abrasions to his safety gear, which included racing boots, a reinforced riding jacket with rigid plastic inserts, a backpack, and a properly-fitted helmet.

“You only get one body, one head,” Marshall said. “Invest in good gear, especially a » See GEAR | B7

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Those ‘base housing people’ I was emerging from the base gym’s steam room, sweating and feeling a bit woozy, when I heard her.

“We don’t do base housing,” a young female officer putting on her blueberry fatigues told a friend in the women’s locker room.

She mentioned that she received orders to her Lisa Smith next duty at Naval StaMolinari tion Mayport, Florida, and that she and her Military spouse husband were looking contributor for a rental in St. Johns, Florida, where the houses are nicer.

“We’re searching early, so we don’t get stuck living on base,” she explained. “We’re not base housing people.”

I was steamed. Pun intended.

Little did she know, I lived up the street from the base gym – although one would never suspect it based on how few appearances I’d made there – in a small cluster of old duplex houses on Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island.

Before that, we’d lived in the very Mayport base housing the young officer was trying to avoid.

Before that, we’d lived in an apartment on Patch Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany. Those years, plus a two-year stint in old Army base housing on Fort Ord in Monterey, California, in the 90s, meant that we’d spent almost half of our 23-year marriage living in base quarters.

Apparently, we’re those “base housing people.”

When I heard the young officer say she had orders to Naval Station Mayport, my instinct was to pipe up, “We were stationed there!” as many military folks do, and then I’d tell her all about the beach, the base gym, the good fried chicken at the mess hall, and the local shrimp place. But, sensing the negative connotation she attached to “base housing people” I stayed silent.

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However, I couldn’t help but pity her, because she didn’t know what she was missing.

In Monterey, we’d walk Ardennes Circle, the huge curved road winding through our base housing community, pushing our first baby in a stroller and chatting with neighbors along the way. On many an evening, a stop at a neighbor’s house to chat turned into an impromptu party, with babies sleeping in portable cribs and car seats while we laughed into the wee hours. We still have those friends today.

When we moved to Royal Air Force Molesworth in rural England, we wanted to “experience English culture.” We lived in an old village house with creaky floorboards and a World War I bomb shelter in the basement. It was a terrific immersion into rural English village life, but we spent many weekends at our friends’ base houses, seeking camaraderie.

Years later, we were deciding whether to live in a bland

communist-era stairwell apartment on Patch Barracks in Stuttgart, or brave the risky but rewarding German rental market. In the end, we chose base housing, because we felt it would ease the transition for our three children.

Surely, if we’d lived off base we’d have spoken more German and learned more about the local culture, but we found that on base communities have a culture all their own. Safe and secure within the fences of Patch Barracks, kids ran everywhere and spouses chatted on shared patios. We went off base and traveled often, seeking the enrichment of European culture. But we were also enriched by the close-knit experience of on-base life, with its unparalleled camaraderie and Mayberry-esque small-town feel.

Again, we made friends for life.

At Mayport, we knew we wanted to live in the base housing community. Not only was the housing in sight of the beautiful sandy Atlantic coastline, it was the kind of

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tight-knit military community we’d learned to value. By the end of our two years there, we’d had countless nights around fire pits and afternoons at the beach with neighbors, and our kids always had someone to hang out with on the street. As always, we made friends for life.

As I walked back to my base house from the gym, my cheeks still flush and damp from the steam room, I hoped that the young officer would, someday, experience base housing culture. Because, overcoming the challenges of military life takes the sweat of one’s brow, but finding life-long friendships on base is actually no sweat at all.

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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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USS Michael Murphy deploys to Western Pacific From Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs PEARL HARBOR

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) departed Pearl Harbor for a regularly scheduled deployment with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, Jan. 13.

Michael Murphy deployed with a crew of approximately 320 Sailors and a detachment of MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopters from Helicopter Maritime Squadron (HSM) 37, based out of Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, who trained for months to earn deployment certification.

“The crew has worked tirelessly in preparation for this deployment,” Michael Murphy Commanding Officer Cmdr. Robert A. Heely, Jr. said. “’Team Murphy’ will be challenged with diverse mission sets within the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Their resiliency will be tested, but they are up to the task and are ready to perform as part of Carrier Strike Group 1.”

While deployed, the Carl Vinson CSG will remain under U.S. 3rd Fleet command and control, including beyond the international dateline which previously divided operational areas of responsibility for 3rd and 7th Fleets. Third Fleet operating forward offers additional options to the Pacific Fleet commander by leveraging the capabilities of 3rd and 7th Fleets. This operational concept allows both numbered fleets to complement one another and provide the foundation of stability in the IndoAsia-Pacific region.

“Our forward presence contributes to freedom of navigation and lawful use of the sea, as well as furthers operational training and enabling the exchange of culture, skills, and tactical knowledge,” Commander of CSG 1 Rear Adm. James W. Kilby said.

The Carl Vinson CSG will report to U.S. 3rd Fleet, headquartered in San Diego, while deployed in the western Pacific as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend

Photos by Ensign Britney Duesler USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Sean O’Hara wishes his family farewell as the ship departs. Michael Murphy departed Pearl Harbor, Hawaii for a regularly scheduled deployment with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group to the Indo-Asia-Pacific Region.

the command and control functions of 3rd Fleet into the region.

The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2, and embarked Destroyer Squadron (CDS) 1 deployed from San Diego, Jan. 5 with Ticonderogaclass guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) and USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108).

The Carl Vinson CSG deployed with approximately 7,500 Sailors and will focus on maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. The strike group assets will conduct bilateral exercises in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to include anti-submarine warfare, maneuvering drills, gunnery exercises, and visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) subject matter expert exchanges.

For more news from Commander, Navy Region Hawaii, visit www. navy.mil/local/cnrh/.

Command Master Chief Ben Pierson wishes his family farewell on the piers.

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Helping Marines make faster, better combat decisions

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

Battlefield commanders face many scenarios requiring fast decisions – attacking an enemy position, evacuating injured warfighters, navigating unfamiliar terrain.

Each situation pushes leaders to make quick, yet informed choices.

To enhance these decisionmaking capabilities, especially for small-unit leaders, the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines (2/6) – “The Spartans” – recently held a weeklong exercise called Spartan Emerging Technology and Innovation Week at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

The event, also called Spartan Week, featured various training technologies, from quadcopters to augmented reality, developed with support from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) to accelerate the development of decision-making skills.

“We are working with 2/6 to develop a suite of new training tools that are easy to implement, tailorable to Marines’ needs, and include the ability to assess decisionmaking skills,” program officer in ONR’s expeditionary maneuver warfare and combating terrorism department Dr. Peter Squire said.

“Exercises like Spartan Week enable the Marine Corps to better examine the use of training technologies to improve tactical decision making at the small-unit level.”

During Spartan Week, Marines used several ONR-sponsored technologies. These included the Interactive Tactical Decision Game

Sgt. Kaitlyn V. Klein Marines test out the HoloLens during a training exercise geared toward the development and strengthening of small unit-decision making at Camp Lejeune, N.C. The HoloLens is an augmented reality system designed to overlay digital information on top of the real world. The Marines that tested the new equipment are with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division.

(I-TDG) with an associated augmented-reality headset, the Augmented Immersive Team Trainer (AITT), and a quadcopter based system for surveying and modeling terrain quickly.

I-TDG is a web technologybased application which allows Marines to plan missions and conduct “what if” tactical decision games or simulation-based exercises. It supports maps and multimedia tools and links to ONR’s HoloLens augmented reality headset.

AITT comprises a laptop, software and battery pack, and helmetmounted display, and can support forward observer training in live field environments. It employs augmented-reality technology, which inserts virtual objects into

Steinhauser said in Orlando, Florida, who took part in Spartan Week.

“These decisions not only impact the success or failure of a mission, they affect life and death. With technologies like I-TDG, Marines can perform simulated missions in a safe classroom environment, carry out multiple missions, and even use I-TDG as an after-action review tool.”

Steinhauser said Camp Lejeune’s Spartan Week was a success and another event will be held at another location early this year.

Perhaps the real measures of success, however, are endorsements from Marines who participated.

“For me, the best part of I-TDG was re-creating simulated battles we conducted during past field exercises and using the system as a debrief on what we did wrong and how we could be better,” Lt. Andrew Veal said. “Like athletes watching game film, you really experienced that ‘a-ha’ moment.”

“The Spartan Week technology enabled all Marines, from squad leaders to riflemen, to evaluate their ability to make fast decisions,” Cpl. Fredrick Zuberer said.

“Marines tend to focus on using their bodies as weapons, but the most important weapon is the mind. Spartan Week helped sharpen that weapon beyond just pulling a trigger.”

Warren Duffie Jr. is a contractor for ONR Corporate Strategic Communications.

a real environment to create realistic tactical scenarios — including friendly and opposing ground vehicles, aircraft, and battlefield effects such as explosions from mortar shells and artillery.

To rapidly develop terrain models to support these technologies, Marines were trained to operate a prototype, quadcopter based terrain mapping system. Two Camp Lejeune training sites were flown over and mapped out, and the resulting imagery was used to build terrain models for the training systems.

“Small-unit leaders are tasked with making big mission decisions in an extremely short time window,” senior research psycholo- For more news from Office of gist at Naval Air Warfare Center Naval Research, visit www.navy.

Training Systems Division Natalie mil/local/onr/.

Navy Wounded Warriors complete training camp

By Kyle Malloy Navy Wounded Warrior-Safe Harbor under Navy Installations Command PORT HEUNEME, CALIF.

Athletes learned new skills and enhanced their knowledge of archery, air-rifle shooting, and track and field at the Navy Wounded Warrior-Safe Harbor Warrior Games Training Camp on board Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC), Jan. 8-14.

The training camp was for new and accomplished athletes and provided a chance to strengthen their skills while increasing their knowledge. Each day of the camp was full of instruction, practice and motivation.

One of the main goals of the camp was to improve every athlete’s ability in each sporting event while tailoring the practice sessions to each individual’s capabilities.

“Every athlete competes with themselves and their abilities and that includes those in adaptive sports,” said Margaret Smith, track and field coach for the adaptive sports camp. “We (as coaches) figure out the things each athlete can do, and then this camp makes space for them to do those activities to their maximum potential.”

The Port Heuneme training camp was the second for retired Chief Logistics Specialist Averill Malone. He expressed how these events have taught him the importance of overcoming obstacles and not allowing his disability impede his desire to compete.

“What I have learned is, if you have a body, you’re an athlete,” he said. “You should never allow your disability to prevent you from at least trying.”

Along with improving athletic abilities, the camp provided a place for the athletes to make new friends and build new relationships.

“It’s exciting for me to see how the athletes bond with each other in a short amount of time and become this support network that really

“

You should never allow your disability to prevent you from at least trying.”

Chief Logistics Specialist (Ret.) Averill Malone

motivates each other,” Smith said.

“The best part of the camp is being with the team members,” Malone said. “It builds camaraderie and you get to know everyone on an individual basis.”

The training camp was a first for Information Systems Technician 1st Class Pou Pou and he spoke about how great of an opportunity it was to be part of it.

“This is something I’ve really looked forward to doing since I found out about Navy Wounded Warrior-Safe Harbor,” Pou Pou said. “I’m really happy to be here.”

The adaptive sports camp played a part in athletes’ recovery process and demonstrates how Navy Wounded Warrior-Safe Harbor continues to encourage service members on their road to recovery.

“Navy Wounded Warrior saved my life, and I know I belong here,” Malone said. “I can do this.”

Navy Wounded Warrior-Safe Harbor is the Navy’s sole organization for coordinating the non-medical care of seriously wounded, ill and injured Sailors, and Coast Guardsmen and providing resources and support to their families.

Through proactive leadership, the program provides individually-tailored assistance designed to optimize the success of the wounded warriors’ recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration activities.

Kelly Schindler A T-45C Goshawk training aircraft assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 conducts a test flight using a biofuel blend of JP-5 jet fuel and plant-based camelina.

Navy training aircraft mishap at NAS Meridian From Chief Of Naval Air Training Public Affairs MERIDIAN, MISS.

Naval Air Station (NAS) Meridian reported a T-45C Goshawk jet aircraft assigned to Training Squadron (VT) 9, crashed Jan. 17 at approximately 1:53 p.m. while conducting a training flight. The incident occurred off the east runway on board the installation.

The student and instructor pilot were able to eject safely near the airfield.

NAS first responders were dispatched to the scene of the mishap and both pilots were subsequently taken to a local medical facility for evaluation.

For additional information or updates, contact Penny Randall, NAS Meridian public affairs officer, at 601679-2602.

For more news from Naval Air Forces, visit www.navy.mil/local/airpac/.

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From Gulfport to Africa, Seabee provides support

By EO2 Matthew Blyth NMCB 11 CENTRAL AFRICA

When Construction Electrician 2nd Class Alejandro Villanuevamascote found out he was mobilizing for active duty, he wondered whether his construction skills would be ready for the tasking.

Although he recently celebrated his seventh anniversary in the Navy Reserve with the Seabees, he had never spent more than a few months on active duty.

Also, with his civilian career as a medical assistant and pharmacy technician, Villanuevamascote found it difficult to keep his construction skills up to date. Fortunately, he turned out to be exactly the right Seabee for the job.

Villanuevamascote spent most of spring 2016 “It is receiving training in gratifying Gulfport, to see how Mississippi with Na- everyday val Mobile C o n s t r u c - knowledge tion Battal- and ion (NMCB) experiences 11, to brush up on his gained from construction skills before my civilian he deployed life can help in August. so many As part of a small Seabee detail, people.” he provided Construction timely construction Electrician 2nd support to Class Alejandro U.S. advisors Villanuevamascote and partner forces in Central Africa. He found his electrical skills in high demand, especially his newly acquired solar power installer certification.

A recent trip to a small town in Central Africa also revealed how useful his civilian skills were to the military mission. For an entire week, after finishing his daily construction tasking, Villanuevamascote volunteered all his spare time assisting U.S. Army medics in the treatment of local villagers.

His efforts allowed the four Army medics and one doctor to spend more time on critical cases. He quickly proved he was capable of managing multiple patients and made a significant impact on U.S. efforts to support the local population.

“He’s a rock-star,” raved one U.S. Army medic when asked about Villanuevamascote’s contributions.

Villanuevamascote helped in the treatment of cuts, lacerations, burns, and broken bones, assisted in the debridement and dressing of two villagers who were bitten by crocodiles and ran routine testing for endemic diseases.

Overall, he assisted with the treatment of more than 100 patients in one short week.

Villanuevamoscote has since moved to a different location to work on other construction projects, but will be taking with him a suitcase of new life lessons.

He reflected that “It is truly fulfilling to see how everyday knowledge and experiences gained from my civilian life can help so many people.”

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Ships Zephyr, Shamal return to Mayport

By MC2 Michael Hendricks U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command U.S. 4th Fleet Public Affairs MAYPORT, FLA.

Cyclone-class patrol coastal ships USS Zephyr (PC 8) and USS Shamal (PC 13) returned to Mayport, Florida, from 64-day patrols in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility, Jan. 17.

Marking the completion of the ship’s first deployment in fiscal year 2017, Zephyr’s patrol resulted in one interdiction entailing the seizure of 900 kilograms of cocaine and detaining four personnel in support of Operation Martillo.

“The professionalism and seamless interaction between the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy during the go-fast interdiction led to the successful confiscation of over $30 million worth of cocaine,” Zephyr Commanding Officer Lt. Cmdr. Cameron Ingram said. “Such a strong presence in the Caribbean is vital in building partnering nation cooperation and homeland security. I am proud of my crew and their execution of this critical mission.”

Operation Martillo is a joint, international law enforcement and military operation involving U.S., European and Western Hemisphere partner nations, and targets illicit trafficking routes in the waters off Central America.

The U.S. Navy forces support the Joint Interagency Task Force-South-led operation in the western Caribbean and eastern Pacific through available air and surface assets.

Three patrol coastal ships, including Zephyr and Shamal, have been outfitted with advanced capabilities including a U.S. Coast Guard Over the Horizon-Rigid Hull In-

MCSN Michael Lopez Patrol coastal ship USS Zephyr (PC 8) pulls into Naval Station Mayport after 64 days patrolling the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command and U.S. 4th Fleet employ maritime forces in cooperative maritime security operations in order to enhance interoperability, build enduring partnerships that foster regional security, and maintain access in the U.S. Southern Command Area of Responsibility.

flatable Boat (OTH-RHIB), which allows U.S. Coast Guard law enforcement personnel to travel a greater distance from the ship and utilize their own radar to conduct counter-illicit trafficking operations.

Zephyr and Shamal deployed to conduct counter illicit trafficking operations in support of the operation. Shamal, Zephyr, and USS Tornado (PC 14) are homeported in Mayport and deploy regularly to the 4th Fleet AOR. U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command and U.S. 4th Fleet support U.S. Southern Command’s joint and com-

bined military operations by employing maritime forces in cooperative maritime security operations to maintain access, enhance interoperability, and build enduring partnerships in order to enhance regional security and promote peace, stability and prosperity in the Caribbean, Central and South American regions.

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MC2 Michael Hendricks Patrol Coastal USS Shamal (PC 13) returns to homeport U.S. Naval Station Mayport after a 64 day deployment to the 4th Fleet area of responsibility where they conducted counter illicit trafficking operations in support of Operation Martillo. Operation Martillo is a joint international low enforcement and military operation involving U.S., European and Western Hemisphere partner nations, targeting illicit trafficking routes in the waters off Central America.

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Navy Culinary Specialist wins Army/Navy cook-off at largest indoor agricultural event

By Samantha Lohr Naval Supply Systems Command Corporate Communications HARRISBURG, PA.

A Navy culinary specialist was the winner of the Army vs. Navy Cook-off at the 101st Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Jan. 12.

Culinary Specialist 1st Class Patrick Parigi led a team of local media personalities to create a fresh pasta dish tossed with mushrooms, sliced beef round and marinated veal served with a salad made from apples.

Each team was surprised with the main Pennsylvaniasourced ingredients. Some the ingredients were beef top round, boneless veal, red Russian kale, fresh pasta, mushrooms, smoked gouda cheese, and apples. Both teams had access to common pantry items. They were given 30 minutes to prepare the most appealing dish.

The Pennsylvania Farm Show is held every January at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg. It is the largest indoor agricultural event in the United States, offering 24 acres of exhibition space under one roof. The event attracts more than half a million visitors every year.

A team of four judges rated the dishes based on taste, presentation, the harmony of ingredients, visual appeal and originality. The judges stated the Navy had a dish where the flavors worked together and herbal blends and texture were smooth. They also pulled the proteins together which was one of the bigger challenges.

“The Navy’s more than

Lee Mundy Culinary Specialist 1st Class Patrick Parigi (center) celebrates winning the Army/Navy cook-off held at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Jan. 12. The Pennsylvania Farm Show is held every January at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg, Pa. It is the largest indoor agricultural event in the United States, offering 24 acres of exhibition space under one roof. The event attracts more than half a million visitors every year. Local television news anchors from Harrisburg WHTM-TV Ali Lanyon (left) and James Crummel (right) assisted Parigi as he created his award winning dish in just 30 minutes, using Pennsylvania-sourced ingredients, including beef top round, boneless veal, red Russian kale, mushrooms, cheese, and apples.

8,000 culinary specialists, also known as chefs, annually prepare more than 80 million wholesome meals. They cook meals for Sailors on ships and ashore, to include private messes, Camp David and the White House,” Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP), director of Fleet Services Support Capt. Robert Williams said. “This ensures

our Sailors are well nourished to operate at peak performance. They also prepare meals for special occasions, which provide an opportunity for Navy families to enjoy.”

“Nowadays, we train our chefs to not only be qualified, but to be innovative, too.

These special skills are taught by some of the world’s finest civilian chefs from around

the world,” Williams added.

“Sometimes, the best part of a Sailor’s day is when he or she gets to take a break and sit down for a well-balanced, nutritional meal. We want that meal to be one that really contributes to their qualityof-life, no matter where they are located in the world.”

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addition, NAVSUP is responsible for quality-of-life issues for our naval forces, including food service, postal services, Navy Exchanges, and movement of household goods.

For more news from Naval Supply Systems Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/ navsup/.

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CNO hosts all-hands call, tours Navy electric weapon, cyber warfare facilities Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) leaders briefed Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson on electric weapons and cybersecurity technology during his visit Jan. 18.

Upon arrival, the CNO spoke to more than 900 Sailors, government civilians, and defense contractors attending his early morning all-hands call in person or via live-stream video.

“What brings you here is a sense of mission, a sense of doing something important and the nobility of that cause,” Richardson said. “Let’s make sure we preserve those attributes. It helps us maintain our competitive edge.”

Richardson discussed Navy policies and plans impacting the fleet and answered questions, including queries related to the emerging technologies he would see during his tour of NSWCDD laboratories and facilities.

“I will sign the Navy Lead-

er Development Framework next week,” Richardson said, regarding his strategy to provide a common framework for comprehensive and enduring leader development across all Navy communities. “It will be available online and I encourage you and your folks to read it. We’re committed to improve the way we develop our entire Navy team, Sailors and civilians.”

While on tour, he turned his attention to understanding the science and engineering challenges involved with new and emerging technologies.

Specifically, Richardson saw electric weapons – electromagnetic railgun launcher, hypervelocity projectile, and the high-energy laser – in addition to the battle management system. He was briefed on the latest technological advancements and observed a laser weapon demonstration.

The hypervelocity projectile is a next-generation, guided projectile capable of completing multiple missions for gun systems such as the Navy 5-inch, 155mm, and future railguns.

NSWCDD scientists and

TOPEKA | Crew

excited to experience Japan

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Topeka is a marvel of modern engineering, capable of operating at depths greater than 800 feet and at speeds exceeding 25 nautical miles per hour.

“The crew has been working hard on this deployment and this port visit to Yokosuka will allow some much deserved rest for them all,” Chief of the Boat Master Chief Electronics Technician (Navigation) Matthew Schecter said.

Many crew members are excited to experience the rich culture of Japan.

“I am excited about making the port visit to Japan,” Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Davin Laurell said. “The country is known for its exciting

By John Joyce Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division Corporate Communications DAHLGREN, VA.

the U.S. Navy’s commitment to regional stability and maritime security in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

“We are honored to have the opportunity to visit Japan,” Commanding Officer Cmdr.

Steven Tarr III said. “I believe that healthy relationships between the United States Navy and Japan Maritime SelfDefense Force contribute to peace, security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

Through port visits such as this, we fortify our bond and introduce many of our young Sailors to our allies and their unique culture. I appreciate the efforts that made this visit to Yokosuka possible.”

RETIREMENT |

MC1 Nathan Laird Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson visits Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). During his visit, CNO held and all-hands call, and toured various labs and workspaces including electromagnetic launchers, hypervelocity projectiles, and directed

engineers developed and installed the Laser Weapon System aboard afloat forward staging base-interim USS Ponce (AFSB[I] 15) to operate seamlessly with its ship defense system approximately two years ago.

Ponce Sailors – trained by the Dahlgren team on the Laser Weapon System’s op-

culinary scene. I am excited about trying new cuisine I haven’t experienced.”

Measuring more than 300 feet long and weighing more than 6,000 tons when submerged, Topeka is one of the stealthiest submarines in the world. This submarine is capable of supporting a multitude of missions, including anti-submarine warfare, antisurface ship warfare, strike, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.

Commissioned in 1989, Topeka has a long-standing tradition of excellence and achievement. Its crew is highly trained and capable of supporting the boat through any mission cycle within short notice.

One of most accomplished

Continued from B1 serve in our country the last 34 years freely, voluntary, and has served us faithfully.”

Beldo’s retirement ceremony hosted more than 300 Sailors, civilians, friends and family members who all joined to wish her farewell. The presiding officer was Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. Robert Burke, who spoke highly of Beldo’s character and years of service.

“This is a hard day for the entire Navy as we say goodbye,” Burke said. “You are a true shipmate, an incredible role model, a great leader and faithful friend. I will miss you – as will thousands of our Sailors.”

During her remarks, Beldo talked about how much Sailors have meant to her during her career.

“To my shipmates, in and out of uniform, you have all been a part of my career, my success, and my Navy chapter,” Beldo said. “Without your guidance, your trust, and your faith in my ability to do what is right, this Navy journey would not have been successful, sustainable or enjoyable. I am a United States Sailor, forever.”

Beldo, a native of Lancaster, California entered the Nay through the Delayed Entry Program and completed basic training at Recruit Training Center, Orlando Florida, in May 1983.

Following recruit training, Beldo reported to the Checkertails of Composite Squadron Five (VC-5) at Naval Air Station Cubi Point, Philippine Islands. While with the Checkertail’s, she was detailed to attend Aviation Maintenance Administrationman “A” School in Meridian, Mississippi, returning to the squadron after graduation.

Her follow on tours included assignments to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW-110) at NAS Miramar, California; Patrol Squadron 11 (VP-11) at NAS Brunswick, Maine; Naval Hospital Corpus Christi, Texas; and Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 6 (HS-6) at NAS North Island, California. While she was with HS-6 she deployed aboard the aircraft carriers USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), and USS Kitty Hawk (CVN 63). She has also served at Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic (CNAL) with their Aviation Maintenance Management Teams (AMMT), and aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), in Norfolk, Virginia.

In December 2002, Beldo was selected into the Command Master Chief Program and graduated as honor student of her Senior Enlisted Academy class. She then reported as Command Master Chief aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG

84) from May 2003 to December 2005. After completing Recruit Division Commander School, she became Command Master Chief of Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois from April 2006 to June 2008. In July she assumed the duties of Command Master Chief at Naval Service Training Command (NSTC), Great Lakes, Illinois followed by a tour as Command Master Chief aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) from October 2009 to March 2012. Upon completion of her tour on board the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) she served as the Force Master Chief for Naval Education and Training Command from April 2012 to February 2013.

From March 2013 until today, Beldo served as Fleet Master Chief for the MPT&E domain.

Her personal awards include the Legion of Merit; Meritorious Service Medal (four awards); Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (three awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (three awards) and numerous of unit awards. She also holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Excelsior College and a Master’s Degree from American Military University in management.

For more news from Chief of Naval Personnel, visit www. navy.mil/local/cnp/.

eration – reported the weapon performed flawlessly during testing in the Arabian Gulf, including tests conducted in adverse weather conditions of high winds, heat, and humidity.

NSWCDD scientists and engineers also updated Richardson on the command’s complex warfare systems de-

GEAR

velopment and integration capabilities, and their efforts to incorporate electric weapons technology into existing and future platforms.

Moreover, NSWCDD cyber engineers briefed the CNO on USS Secure – a multi-enclave test environment to enable the Navy’s development, evaluation, and testing of cyberse-

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Continued from B1 helmet.”

Motorcycle helmets are rated by a variety of safety companies, most notable of which is the Snell Memorial Foundation named after William “Pete” Snell, a well-known sports race car driver who died of head injuries during a fatal crash in 1956. The nonprofit organization provides a highquality standard of safety for helmet safety research, testing, and certification.

Following the crash, Marshall replaced his helmet with a new one. Although the helmet required replacement, Marshall’s other gear withstood the test of time.

He still wears the same reinforced jacket, which now sports a minor fray on the sleeve.

“It’s about convenience versus safety,” he said, opening the heavy jacket to reveal the removable plastic inserts along the spine. “My gear saved me.”

Marshall also emphasized the importance of having proper footwear and accessories.

“I really believe you

important for visibility The Navy requires riders to wear the following gear: - A DOT approved helmet - Eye protection in the form of shatter resistant safety goggles or face shield properly affixed to the helmet - Sturdy over-the-ankle footwear - Long-sleeved shirt or jacket and long trousers - Full-fingered gloves

were several of Lassen’s squadron mates from Navy Helicopter Combat Support Squadron (HC) 7, with whom he served in Vietnam.

Following the ceremony, the men assisted Commanding Officer Capt. Todd Bahlau with the unveiling of the new building facade, featuring backlit wings of gold and lettering indicating the auditorium’s new designation in Lassen’s honor.

The auditorium serves as the location where 100 percent of the Navy, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps rotary wing aviators receive their wings of gold designating them as naval aviators.

Training Air Wing 5 holds winging ceremonies every two weeks onboard NAS Whiting Field, the busiest air complex in the world, which produces more than 600 winged aviators per year.

Hill Goodspeed, National

“Most gear is abrasion rated, meaning you can expect [a finite amount of time] of abrasion wear at a certain speed,” he said.

For some riders, style is as important as certification.

Marshall agreed, pointing out color plays an important factor in visibility on the road. A high-contrast color scheme makes it easier for cars to see motorcyclists, especially during an early morning commute to work.

Style also can increase a rider’s desire to wear safety gear, which in the hot climate of Hawaii can be bulky, uncomfortable, and inconvenient.

Motorcycle dealerships, as well as the Navy Exchange and safety gear manufacturers, provide many options for safe, stylish gear which can be customized to suit riders’ individual needs.

When looking for the right gear, Marshall recommended reading online reviews, ensuring the gear is from a reputable company, and trying it on for comfort and fit.

should have full race boots and a backpack,” Marshall said.

The Navy’s Traffic Safety Program, in accordance with OPNAVINST 5100.12J, requires all Sailors to have over-the-ankle boots when riding, but does not require a backpack. Marshall went one step further, upgrading his boots with rigid plastic over a leather exterior for durability and protection.

He recommended riders customize their gear, buy directly from the manufac- For more news from Navy turer, and upgrade as neces- Region Hawaii, visit www. sary. navy.mil/local/cnrh/.

HERO | Auditorium Continued from B1

curity concepts and technologies to defend mission critical systems at sea and ashore.

Richardson’s tour of Naval Support Facility Dahlgren and its tenant commands included Aegis Training and Readiness Center, NSWCDD, and the Joint Warfare Analysis Center.

The CNO is the senior military officer of the Department of the Navy. He is a four-star admiral and is responsible to the secretary of the Navy for the command, utilization of resources, and operating efficiency of the operating forces of the Navy and of the Navy shore activities assigned by the secretary.

NSWCDD, a Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) warfare center division, is a premier research and development center which serves as a specialty site for weapon system integration.

The command’s unique ability to rapidly introduce new technology into complex warfighting systems is based on its longstanding competencies in science and technology, research and development, and test and evaluation.

hosts winging ceremonies

Naval Aviation Museum historian, served as the featured speaker at the event.

Goodspeed attended the 25th reunion for Lassen’s crew and the two rescued pilots in 1993 at the museum and shared his memories of the men reminiscing about that daring rescue. He spoke about how Lassen humbly recounted the details of the mission, 25 years earlier to the day. According to the historian, everyone present was mesmerized by Lassen’s retelling of the story.

“In disbelief, we listened as Lassen told of the sudden darkness as the last of the flames extinguished, and the jolt of the Seasprite striking a tree as he attempted to maneuver to a position from which the downed aviators could be hoisted aboard,” Goodspeed said.

He went on to explain how Lassen reacted to the appreciation, after returning safely

from the rescue mission.

“When safely on deck, Lieutenant Commander John ‘Zeke’ Burns [one of the rescued F-4 Phantom II pilots] tapped Lassen on the shoulder to thank him,” Goodspeed added. “’He replied, just as cool as a cucumber,’ Burns remembered, ‘We’ve been over here several months now – nice to have something to do.’”

Goodspeed told those present at the dedication Lassen “fulfilled that obligation held sacred by all who serve, to come to the aid of comrades in arms with a willingness to put himself in danger in the process. That is the legacy of the Medal of Honor and those who wear it. That is the legacy of Commander Clyde Everett Lassen.”

For more news from Naval Air Station Whiting Field, visit www.navy.mil/local/ naswf/.

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Prevent pollution from pet waste From NAVFAC MIDLANT Environmental HAMPTON ROADS

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 or boating.

Runoff from our lawns, rooftops, and driveways enter into the storm drain system. This system discharges directly to nearby streams, lakes, and bays without receiving any treatment. Because of this, it is important for us to prevent all pollutants, including pet waste which this article will focus on, from being washed into storm drains.

Pet waste is not only unsightly, but also is a health risk to pets, people and our local water bodies. The problem is that pet waste contains harmful bacteria such as E. coli and fecal coliform, which can make the water unfit for irrigation, drinking water supplies, and recreation such as swimming or fishing. In addition to potentially causing gastrointestinal illnesses in humans such as Giardia and Salmonella, the bacteria from pet waste are harmful to the thousands of species of plants and animals that live in our waterways. Pet waste also contains nutrients that can lead to excessive algae growth in water bodies, which in turn can lead to fish kills and disrupting the waterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural ecology.

Some important statistics related to these issues include: â&#x20AC;˘ When pet waste decays in our waterways, it uses up dissolved oxygen and releases compounds that are harmful to fish and other aquatic life; â&#x20AC;˘ On average nationally, there are 0.58 dogs per household. Each dog produces approximately 0.42 pounds of fecal waste per day, or about 150 pounds per year. Just think how much waste is produced by the pets in your neighborhood; â&#x20AC;˘ A single gram of pet waste contains an average of 23 million fecal coliform bacteria that can cause disease in humans; â&#x20AC;˘ A single dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s waste from one large dog can contain 7.8 billion fecal coliform bacteria â&#x20AC;&#x201C; enough to close 15 acres of shellfish beds; â&#x20AC;˘ EPA estimates that two-three days of pet

Third of a four-part series Â&#x201E; This article is part three in a fourarticle series on everyday habits that residents can adopt to prevent pollution from stormwater runoff and to protect our local waterways. Â&#x201E; Part one was published in the Jan. 12 Flagship, and part two was published in the Jan. 19 Flagship. Part four will be presented in a future issue of the Flagship.

waste from a population of 100 dogs would contribute enough bacteria and nutrients to temporarily close an entire bay for swimming and shell-fishing.

Preventing pollution from pet waste can be accomplished by simply using a bag to pick up the pet waste and properly disposing of it in the trash. Other facts and tips to make prevention easier include: â&#x20AC;˘ Always carry waste bags with you on your walks with your pets; â&#x20AC;˘ Turn pet waste collection baggies inside out over your hand to use the bag as a glove when picking up the waste, and properly dispose of it in the trash. Or even better if possible dispose of the pet waste into the sanitary sewer system, where it will be treated; â&#x20AC;˘ Always clean up after your pet, even in your own yard. Your petâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s waste is not fertilizer; â&#x20AC;˘ Bury pet waste in your yard at least 5-6 inches underground away from gardens or ditches, to allow it to properly decompose.

Other sources of bacteria include the waste from wild animals and septic systems. Because of this, it is important to not feed wild animals such as ducks or geese to prevent them from congregating in one area and causing spikes in bacteria. Also, the proper maintenance and inspections of septic systems is also important to prevent bacterial pollution to our nearby waterways.

Thanks for reading this article and hopefully you can incorporate some of these pollution prevention techniques into your everyday habits to help protect our local waterways. Be sure to pick up the next issue of The Flagship and read the final article in this four-part series, which will discuss the harmful materials found around your home and how to properly dispose of them.

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Spanish language FM radio station to be first in area

By Katherine Hafner The Virginian-Pilot NORFOLK

Hampton Roads is about to get a Spanish-language radio station on the FM airwaves.

La Selecta WVXX is expanding and soon will become the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only FM station with a Spanish broadcast. It has been at 1050 AM since 2005. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a big move for us,â&#x20AC;? said station owner Andy Hindlin.

La Selecta is launching at 103.3 FM within the next few Bill Tiernan | Virginian-Pilot file photo weeks, he said. The content La Selecta WVXX is expanding and soon will become the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only FM will be simulcast on both stastation with a Spanish broadcast. It has been at 1050 AM since 2005. tions.

Listeners can expect to hear a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Latin Top 40,â&#x20AC;? with everything from Ricky Martin and Shakira to Mexicoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Banda Los Recoditos.

Alongside plenty of music, the station in its AM format has featured guest segments like a local immigration lawyer taking questions from callers.

The idea is to connect people within the local Hispanic population. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Latinos can listen to Latino music in a lot of different places: Sirius, Pandora,â&#x20AC;?

Hindlin said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But what they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get is what is going on locally here. So we provide themâ&#x20AC;? with that.

Residents of Hispanic or Latino origin make up about 6 percent of the South Hampton Roads population, according to 2015 U.S. census data.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up from about 4.7 percent in 2010.

Olga Torres, a marketing consultant with the station and former president of the Hampton Roads Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, said La Selecta is a way for people who move here from Spanishspeaking communities to stay connected to their language. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very much a feeling of community,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our station is the kind of station people play all day long.â&#x20AC;?

Advertising from Hispan-

ic-run businesses or those targeting the Latino community also helps promote local events and job listings. Some of the radio DJs play at Latin clubs where locals go dancing, Torres said.

But she hopes adding an FM broadcast will draw in new listeners as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not native speakers who are interested in gleaning more about whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening in the community,â&#x20AC;? she said.

And â&#x20AC;&#x153;maybe bring out a few â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;gringos,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;? Hindlin added.

Katherine Hafner, 222-5208, katherine.hafner@pilotonline.com. Follow @khafner15 on Twitter.

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Flower and Garden Expo Jan. 27-29, 10 a.m., Virginia Beach Convention Center For more information: visit www.vafgs.org.

Experts and knowledgeable professionals will discuss plants, plans, products and practices. More than 100 vendors, exhibitors and displayers provide guests countless ideas and products they can use.

Winter Waterfowl Walks Jan. 28, 9 a.m., Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Virginia Beach For more information: visit http://tinyurl.com/ zy6qkmq.

A walk to discover the variety of ducks, geese and swans that rest and feed here in Virginia Beach during the winter months.

Walks are led by local expert birders and Refuge staff. Binoculars are available by request. To reserve a pair, call 301-7329, ext.

3106.

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Jan. 28, 3 p.m., Greater Jan. 28, 10 a.m, Kemps- Williamsburg Chamber and ville PONY Baseball Provi- Tourism Alliance dence Park, Virginia Beach For more information: visit http://tinyurl.com/ For more information: hfberob. visit http://tinyurl.com/ Discover what you can do jxpqqsr. when confronted with “acOnline registration is open tive shooter” situation. Reuntil Feb. 23. Kempsville ceive real-life knowledge PONY Baseball is a nonand guidance from law profit organization that is enforcement professionals the administrative body for youth baseball between and from experienced U.S. Law Shield Independent the ages of 5-19. Players Firearms Program attorare grouped into leagues neys as they explain how to made up of two-year age navigate the legal aftermath brackets. of an incident.

”RED” Exhibition Feb. 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Artists Gallery, Virginia Beach For more information: visit http://tinyurl. com/7urqlp6.

Come see how the palette’s most exciting, tempestuous color is interpreted in a wide variety of art expressions.

Touch down in Houston for the big game

By BPT

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Explore the city

February is fast approaching, and with it the year’s largest football event. Fans will come from across the nation to experience the highly anticipated Sunday football game in Houston, Texas.

With mild weather, amazing city views, a walkable cultural district and delectable food, visitors will have plenty to keep them busy during their visit to the nation’s fourth largest city.

Check out the game (even if you don’t have a seat) Snagged tickets to the big game? Make sure you check out the “know before you go” transportation details and plan accordingly. Once there, NRG Stadium will be ready, rain or shine. With pro football’s first retractable roof, the stadium is nearly as much of a spectacle as the game itself.

No tickets? No problem There are some amazing events happening just outside of NRG, such as the Houston Touchdown Tour or LIVE Fan Festival in Discovery Green Park, which will feature concerts from various Texas artists over the course of nine days leading up to the event. Both events offer free admission and feature fun for

As the largest city in Texas, Houston is filled with so many entertaining things to do. Hit up Buffalo Bayou Park and “burp the bayou.” Built as part of a 1998 art project, you’re able to send a massive bubble to the water’s surface with the push of a small, red button. A great place to relax or take the kids and get a breath of fresh air, the park is also great to hike, canoe, bike and see bats under the bridge.

For the perfect photo opp to document your time in Houston, ride to the top of JP Morgan Chase Tower for an incredible view of the Houston skyline, snap a photo in front of the infamous biscuit paint wall or one of Houston’s many wall murals, and definitely make sure to visit Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park, featuring a 64-foot waterfall.

Visit the renowned Space Center Houston, an educational complex and space museum with more than 400 space artifacts. The center serves as a nonprofit gateway to NASA Johnson Space Center and is Houston’s only Smithsonian Affiliate museum.

Midtown Houston is the heart of Houston night life.

Grab drinks and dance the night away with friends at the many bars and clubs the city

BPT photo Houston, Texas, offers plenty to do and see in addition to hosting football’s big game on Feb. 5.

has to offer in celebration or defeat. Houston is also filled with an underground society of secret bars, such as Last Concert Café and 13 Celsius.

Beware, as some of these hotspots are password protected.

Stroll through the cultural district. Houston’s Museum District is comprised of 19 museums located within approximately one and a half miles of downtown, making it the country’s fourth largest museum district. Ten of the 19 museums always feature free general admission, including the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, Hous-

ton Center for Photography the barbecue, tacos and Texand DiverseWorks.

Mex. Local favorites include Goode Company Barbeque, Gatlin’s BBQ, El Tiempo Eat everything Cantina, Texas founded-TorSave the wings for Sunday, chy’s Tacos, Cuchara, Hugo’s and explore the diverse food and The Original Ninfa’s. scene throughout Houston.

As part of the Gulf Coast re- Extend your stay gion, Houston is well known for its Cajun food. Get a taste Spending a few extra days of Louisiana at Zydeco Loui- in the Lone Star State? Other siana Diner, Brennan’s of incredible destinations are Houston and Bernadine’s. a quick drive or flight from Like any big city, Houston Houston. San Antonio, Ausalso hosts a variety of global tin and Dallas are all within a cuisines, including French, three and a half hour drive or Indian and Pakistani, Japa- 50 minute flight from Housnese and Italian. However, ton. when in Texas you can’t miss If you’re looking for a

shorter drive but want to feel further away from city life, head 45 minutes south to Galveston Island. This beautiful beach town has everything from luxurious resorts to cottage-style beach rentals.

Visitors can take advantage of the deep sea fishing, a family-friendly pleasure pier, and of course, all the fresh Gulf seafood you can handle.

Whatever you do for the big game, be sure to make your game plan early.

For more information about travel experiences in the Lone Star State, visit www.

TravelTexas.com.

These pop-culture icons are now a half century old

By The Virginian-Pilot

es, Buggy Bunny or Bozo the Clown. Kids loved it; parents who stepped on wayward pegs or had them clog their vacuum cleaners fumed.

In 2011, Lite-Brite made Time magazine’s 100 most influential toys list for toys released since 1923.

in cinema with the release of three films, all dealing with ideas of race and all hailed as classics of the period: “To Sir, With Love,” “In the Heat of the Night” and “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner.”

You are only as old as you feel ... until the history books slap you in the face with hard facts. It’s hard to believe that in 2017, 50 years will have passed since these definitive pop culture figures, products, events and moments made their mark.

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Jim Delligatti, a McDonald’s franchisee in Uniontown, Pa., created the sandwich to satisfy customers who wanted a bigger burger. It cost 45 cents and was worthy of its own jingle: “Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce,

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By the time Aretha Franklin recorded “Respect,” an R&B hit for Otis Redding in 1965, she was not yet the Queen of Soul. She had been a gospel prodigy and a pop-jazz chanteuse for seven years at Columbia Records. Months after signing with Atlantic in 1966, the Memphis-born artist overhauled Redding’s song, famously spelling out its title midway, and became a pop icon. The song demanding equality in a romantic relationship was later adopted as a battle cry for civil and women’s rights.

“Sgt. Pepper’s” album In the summer of 1967, after retiring from touring the year before and taking a three-month break from the recording studio, the Beatles re-emerged with their gamechanging eighth studio album.

“Sgt. Pepper’s,” among the first elaborate concept albums in rock, swirls with disparate styles and esoteric lyrics but somehow manages to be accessible, becoming one of the

most celebrated albums of all time.

The three-day concert held on the weekend of June 16-18 at the Monterey County Fairgrounds in Monterey, Calif., embodied the mythologized counterculture and “Summer of Love” in 1967. It also set the template for Woodstock two years later and several of today’s summer festivals, including Coachella. Beyond that, the festival also launched the pop stardom of several of its performers, including Janis Joplin, Steve Miller and Otis Redding, who died in a plane crash six months later at age 26.

uniform for the movie “How I Won the War.” Twiggy The model formerly known as Lesley Hornby had been on the rise in London, but it wasn’t until she set foot in the United States in March 1967 that her fresh appeal – super thinness; short, boyish haircut and flair for mod fashion – fully transformed style aspirations. Twiggy set the course for what’s considered a supermodel – one who could command several platforms. Plus, she had her own magazine.

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Rolling Stone magazine Rolling Stone magazine was born in San Francisco when two men decided the world of rock needed a new voice. College dropout Jann Wenner joined with Ralph J. Gleason, a reporter with the San Francisco Chronicle who had covered jazz for decades but agreed more space could be given to Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead. They got investors and a group of volunteers to produce the first issue.

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The first countertop microwave was released by Amana and was called the Radarange.Microwave ovens weren’t new, but those of the past had been as large as refrigerators and much more expensive.

The Radarange stood just 15 inches tall, though it weighed a hefty 90 pounds.

It was powered by a 115-volt current and had 650 watts of cooking power. Sales were slow in the beginning. It retailed for $495, about $3,560 in today’s dollars.

Denise Watson, Rashod Ollison and Jamesetta M. Walker contributed to this story.

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Common tax filing mistakes to avoid

By BPT

It’s probably safe to say handing cash to Uncle Sam does not top the list of your favorite things. When it comes to filing taxes, making a small mistake can mean paying more taxes than you need to or forking over cash to cover penalties.

Fortunately, there’s an easy way to make sure your tax return is mistake-free: just take a little extra time to double check your work. Here’s a closer look at the six most common tax-filing errors and tips to help you avoid making them.

Mistake: Not reporting all income Reporting your income is easy if your employer sends you a wage statement (called Form W-2) documenting what you made throughout the year.

But what about the money you earned from any freelance work? Unfortunately, many people forget to report extra income from side jobs such as photography shoots, design projects and Etsy shops.

How to avoid the error: Depending on how much you earned, you may receive an “information return” called Form 1099 from the institution that paid you. There are numerous 1099 forms that report different types of income earned during the year, but in some cases you may not receive the document. For example, if you earn less than $600 as a freelance writer, the institution is not required to send you Form 1099-MISC. However, you still need to include the amount earned in your total annual income so it’s important to keep your own records of each transaction.

“To help accurately report your income, review last

year’s return and match your income sources item by item,” More online says TaxAct Director of tax www.irs.gov/ development, Mark Jaeger. “If individuals/military you discover you haven’t re- www.tax.virginia.gov/ ceived a 1099 for your work, content/military-tax-tips last year’s return will serve as a reminder to ask about it.

Keep in mind, all freelance or longer tax return processing side-gig income is reported times. on Schedule C as part of your How to avoid the error: Form 1040.”

Electronic filing (e-filing) is the quickest and most acMistake: Mistyping bank curate way to file your tax accounts, personal info. return. In fact, the IRS typically processes e-filed returns Believe it or not, incorrect within 48 hours. If you’re due bank account numbers or a refund, you’ll get it quicker personal information — like if you e-file and choose direct Social Security Numbers — deposit. is one of the main reasons tax returns are rejected. Using a Mistake: Incorrect nickname or a shortened ver- calculations sion of your legal name also lands near the top of the list.

When the IRS receives How to avoid the error: your tax return, one of the first Double — or triple — check steps the agency takes is to any personal or bank account check the figures to make sure information before you sub- they add up. Unfortunately, mit your completed tax return. it’s easy to miscalculate numbers — especially if you’re in Mistake: Paying too much to a rush or aren’t sure what to add or subtract. file your taxes How to avoid the error: Paying too much to file First, take your time and douyour return is a mistake. ble check all numbers. SecMost taxpayers can file ond, consider using DIY tax federal and state taxes on- software so you don’t have to line through Free File, avail- do the math on your own. able exclusively at IRS.gov/ FreeFile.

Mistake: Using the wrong Other options for free or filing status low-cost filing are available for military members and othChoosing the wrong filing ers. Find out more at www. status, like Head of Houseirs.gov/individuals/military, hold instead of Single, can www.tax.virginia.gov/con- have a great impact on your tent/military-tax-tips and tax rates, the number of perthrough military service orga- sonal exemptions you can nizations. claim, your qualifications for certain tax deductions, credits and more.

Mistake: Not e-filing How to avoid the error: While 91 percent of tax Before starting your return, returns were e-filed in 2016, review the five different filing there are still filers who file a statuses to help you select the paper return. Going the pencil one most appropriate for your and paper route often means tax situation.

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Free File, the free tax software preparation program that gives eligible taxpayers a dozen options for brandname products, is now available online.

Free File is available exclusively at IRS.gov/ FreeFile.

The filing season officially began on Jan. 23. Taxpayers should remember that, by law, the IRS must hold refunds claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit until Feb. 15.

Anyone whose adjusted gross income in 2016 was $64,000 or less – that’s more than 70 percent of taxpayers

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Arts&Entertainment Movie review

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By Mal Vincent Virginian-Pilot Correspondent

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;La La Land:â&#x20AC;? Written and directed by Academy Award nominee Damien Chazelle, â&#x20AC;&#x153;La La Landâ&#x20AC;? tells the story of Mia [Emma Stone], an aspiring actress, and Sebastian [Ryan Gosling], a dedicated jazz musician, who are struggling to make ends meet in a city known for crushing hopes and breaking hearts.

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6 p.m. Assassinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creed (PG-13)

7 p.m. La La Land (PG-13)

Friday, Jan. 27

1 p.m. Fences (PG-13) 4 p.m. Collateral Beauty (PG-13) 7 p.m. Assassinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creed (PG-13)

6 p.m. La La Land (PG-13) 9 p.m. Why Him? (R) Saturday, Jan. 28

1 p.m. Sing (PG) 4 p.m. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (PG-13) 7 p.m. La La Land (PG-13) Sunday, Jan. 29

Saturday, Jan. 28

Sunday, Jan. 29

1 p.m. La La Land (PG-13) 4 p.m. Sing (PG) 7 p.m. Why Him? (R)

4 p.m. Passengers 3-D (PG-13) 7 p.m. Fences (PG-13) Thursday, Feb. 2

6 p.m. Nocturnal Animals (R)

To put it mildly, â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Monster Callsâ&#x20AC;? is too much for a child to take, and maybe for adults as well.

One wonders, then, where the audience is for this serious-minded, often intelligent study in the meaning of death â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and life.

Good intentions, and noisy special effects, are all for naught when things get this traumatic.

It is not a kiddie movie per se. It is not exactly a monster movie . In fact, its monster means well and keeps telling us that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a force for good, but his entrance is anything but comforting. The earth moves violently and opens beneath a church, whereupon the talking tree informs the lad that â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m coming for youâ&#x20AC;? as he generally tears apart the property. We wonder if the good ever quite gets to the surface.

It is both unnerving and impressive, but one gets in the way of the other. It is more heart-wrenching than heartwarming and perhaps more suited for an R rating than the PG-13 it got.

The central character is Conor Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malley (Lewis MacDougall), who has a lot to deal with â&#x20AC;&#x201C; mainly the terminal illness of his mother (Felicity Jones). He loves her. She is the central figure

Focus Features In â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Monster Calls,â&#x20AC;? Lewis MacDougall portrays Connor â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a boy determined not to lose his mother.

in his life. This should be enough, but Conor also is bullied at school. His father deserted him and his mother years ago and has started another family. His grandmother (Sigourney Weaver) will take him in, but sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a cold, disciplineminded number who seems no bargain for a young boy.

Oliver Twist and Dickensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; other urchins have nothing on Conor.

Based on a novel by Patrick Ness, â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Monster Callsâ&#x20AC;? deserves credit for its introspective journey.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just that, when it comes to sermonizing about the meaning of life and death, the film seems to be in the wrong pulpit and lacking in catharsis.

Conor, played with whining concern by young MacDougall, may, in addition to everything else, have mental troubles, and he fantasizes nightmares that provide eager special-effects engineers with all kinds of ideas. He imagines a talking yew tree who sounds exactly like Liam Neeson and damages a lot of property.

The tree monster promises three stories (a factor that makes us recoil when we realize how long this movie might last). The stories are more ambiguous than revealing. Soul searching is more the game than sweetness.

The cast is impressive in a commendable effort, di-

rected by J.A. Bayona, to lift this whole trauma to existential importance.

Felicity Jones, who seems to live to die here, is popping up everywhere from the Academy Awards to the latest â&#x20AC;&#x153;Star Wars.â&#x20AC;?

For veteran film fans, it is an oddity that Geraldine Chaplin, from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Doctor Zhivago,â&#x20AC;? has a small part as a school official. She is unrecognizable.

The ending strives to be empowering, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too little too late.

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

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No token on the Monopoly board is safe.

The Scottie dog could get replaced by a hashtag. The thimble could be pushed out in favor of a pair of sunglasses.

In a look to the future, Hasbro is letting game players decide which of the eight classic tokens will go, and which new ones will replace them. Some of them are symbols of the millennial genera-

tion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a big deal,â&#x20AC;? said Jeremiah Harrison of Virginia Beach, a board game fan and member of the Virginia Gaming Association. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would hate to see emojis or the hashtag symbol.â&#x20AC;?

Harrison said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unsettling news to longtime fans of the game, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also no surprise. Change can come to even the most beloved pieces of Americana.

The vote is being held on votemonopoly.com through

Jan. 31. Results will be announced March 19, and the new game pieces will debut when the new game hits shelves in August. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also going to be a version with the eight original pieces plus eight new ones.

Fans can choose from 56 new pieces and replace some, all or none of the original ones.

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Sports

Royal Rumble leads to WrestleMania

By Jonathan McLarty Contributing Writer NORFOLK

WrestleMania season is about to begin in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) as the 2017 Royal Rumble event will take place, Jan. 29.

This event, broadcast from the Alamadome in San Antonio, Texas, can be seen on the WWE Network. Headlining the Royal Rumble is the match of the same name, a thirty-man battle royal where the winner earns the right to compete in the main event at WrestleMania 33. Superstars from both Monday Night Raw and SmackDown Live will face off against each other in hopes of earning that number one contender spot for their brand’s heavyweight championship. Notable competitors in the match include Brock Lesnar, Goldberg, Dean Ambrose, Braun Strowman, Baron Corbin and The Undertaker.

On the SmackDown Live side, John Cena will attempt to tie the record of “Nature

Boy” Ric Flair and become a sixteen-time world champion as he is set to compete against “The Phenomenal” A.J. Styles for the WWE Championship. For Monday Night Raw, Universal Champion Kevin Owens will defend his championship against Roman Reigns. The alliance of Kevin Owens and U.S. Champion Chris Jericho has aided Owens in retaining his championship on multiple occasions.

In this contest, Jericho will be locked away in a shark cage that will be hanging above the ring.

The cruiserweight division, exclusive to Monday Night Raw and the WWE Network program “205 Live,” will be showcased in a match where current Cruiserweight Champion Rich Swann will defend against Neville. The self-proclaimed “King of the Cruiserweights,” Neville has been dominant since entering this division and stands a good chance at taking the title off of Swann. Formerly friends when in NXT, Charlotte Flair will defend her Raw Wom-

en’s Championship against Bayley.

In WWE Network news, a two-day tournament recently aired to determine the first ever United Kingdom (U.K.) Champion. Streaming live from Blackpool, England, 16 men faced off in a single-elimination tournament.

Standout talent from the U.K. included Trent Sevyn, Pete Dunne, Tyler Bate and Mark Andrews. Exciting action, paired with a raucous crowd and historic venue, made for a must-see event. In the final match of the tournament, Tyler Bate overcame his injuries and defeated Pete Dunne to become the inaugural U.K. Champion.

On the eve of this year’s Royal Rumble event, NXT will present NXT Takeover: San Antonio. Signed for the main event is NXT Champion Shinsuke Nakamura defending against “Glorious” Bobby Roode. NXT Women’s Champion Asuka will defend against Nikki Cross, Billie Kay, and Peyton Royce in a Fatal Four-Way match. The

Authors of Pain, Rezar and Akam, will compete against DIY, Johnny Gargano and Tomasso Ciampa, for the NXT Tag Team Championships.

Finally, the first inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2017 has been announced. Headlining this year’s class will be none other than Kurt Angle. A former WWE and WCW Champion, as well as an Olympic gold medalist in 1996, Angle will return to WWE after nearly eleven years to accept the honor. Angle hasn’t ruled out once again competing in the ring for WWE, but only time will tell.

For all of the latest WWE information and to sign up for the WWE Network, visit WWE.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) and view his photography at McLartyPhoto.Zenfolio. com.

Jonathan McLarty “Glorious” Bobby Roode, No. 1 contender for NXT Championship.

Mid-Atlantic wrestle expo to host two-day event with Mid-Atlantic area legends

By Yiorgo Contributing writer NORFOLK

Photos by L. Todd Spencer | The Virginian-Pilot Nine-year-old Akin Kunold practices proper technique during the Jan. 11 “Saber X” training at King Tiger Martial Arts in Virginia Beach.

Martial arts studio offers saber lessons

By Kimberly Pierceall The Virginian-Pilot VIRGINIA BEACH

There’s no mention of Jedis or Sith Lords.

No telling these warrior students to “use the Force.”And there’s certainly no reference to any “lightsabers” during the evening martial arts class where students wearing black belts reached for glowing weapons that “woosh’d” with every swing.

“We in no way shape or form want to step on Disney’s toes,” said Byron Kunold, or Master Kunold as he’s referred to at King Tiger Martial Arts at 3300 Holland Road in Virginia Beach.

That’s where he and the studio’s owner, Master Geoffrey Cielo, offer lessons they call “Saber X,” inspired by certain popular films about interstellar warfare.

The two pride themselves on maintaining a traditional martial arts curriculum using the sabers as a tool that could just as easily be a fencing sword, a kundo sword or a saber sword.

“We’re hiding it. We’re giving them their vegetables, and they don’t know it,” Kunold said.

For now, the pair plan to offer classes to studio members for $3 to $10 each. King Tiger monthly

Domenick Vasquez works through some technique drills, Jan. 11 during “Saber X” training.

memberships cost between $130 and $179. Saber X only memberships will cost $199 a month.

They plan to offer at least three classes a week.

Students must bring their own lightsabers.

Why so careful about how they tread around the “Star Wars” terminology?

Others, including groups in New York and California, have tried to launch their own “Jedi” academies only to face The Walt Disney Co., which bought LucasFilm for $4 billion in 2012, in federal court.

And as “Star Wars” has surged in popularity (again), so has the desire to wage combat with lightsabers.

Disneyland and Walt Disney World both offer official lightsaber Jedi training to “younglings.”

And martial arts studios have become regular customers of at least one maker of the the replica galactic weapons, Ultra-

Sabers.

“We have a ton of martial arts groups,” said Marlena Ficklen, a customer service representative with Texas-based UltraSabers.

Ficklen said she likes to see martial arts studios getting involved, because the movements they teach are rooted in traditional combat: “It’s more than just swinging a lightsaber around and choreography.”

Cielo and Kunold said the styles they plan to teach range from kendo and samurai to rapier and fencing, Spartan and freestyle parkour to Scottish claymore – each style getting about two months of focus before moving onto the next.

Eventually, the pair hopes to license its Saber X curriculum to other martial arts studios, incorporate more stunt work and open dedicated, standalone studios.

Mid-Atlantic Wrestle (MAW) Expo is hosting a twoday event featuring Legends of the Mid-Atlantic area, as well as the stars of tomorrow to celebrate the rich tradition of Crockett Promotions and MidAtlantic Championship Wrestling.

This gathering will be held at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, May 19-20.

“We are very proud to support The Crockett Foundation,” Operations Manager William Crowder said. “We are donating a portion of the proceeds to The Crockett Foundation who in turn supports U.S. military veterans dealing with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

They also pay for the training of certified service and emotional support dogs, veterinary bills and food costs for vets who need canine companions.

For more information about The Crockett Foundation visit http://tinyurl.com/jgqawwg.

Former TV commentator for MAW and current media and public relations manager for MAW Expo Rich Landrum shared some of the legends that have agreed to attend.

Some of the legends are: Rock and Roll Express, Road Warrior Animal, J J Dillon, Nikita Koloff, Jimmy Valiant, Barbarian Demolition, The Patriot, Jimmy Valiant, Barbarian, Van Vader, Bushwacker Luke, Bruce Prichard, Bill Apter and many more added daily. For more information visit our site http://tinyurl. com/zbuabqd.

Talent Relations Manager Bill Eadie, a legend as the Masked Superstar in MidAtlantic Wrestling and WWE Superstar AX from Demolition, said he is excited about this opportunity to bring a fun-filled experience to the fans and keep the Mid-Atlantic memories alive.

Below is part one of our interview with Eadie.

Yiorgo (Y): Where were you born, why did you decide to teach and how did you transition into professional wrestling?

Bill Eadie was the Masked Superstar in Mid-Atlantic Wrestling and WWE Superstar AX from Demolition

Bill Eadie (BE): I was born outside of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. I got interested in teaching basically because of my high school football and track coach. I went to West Virginia University and played football and track there. After graduation I taught special education in Ohio and coached football and track for five years there.

I got into wrestling by mistake. We went to visit my parents and my next-door neighbor use to be a professional boxer. He retired and was appointed one of the three athletic commissioners in Pennsylvania. His son and I had gone to college together, and he invited me to a match at the Pittsburg Civic Arena. We got to go backstage because he was the commissioner. We went into the dressing room and a couple of wrestlers asked me if I was interested in becoming a wrestler and six months later we were both in the ring.

Y: Who trained you?

BE: I was trained by Geto Mongol – Newton Tattrie. He was a good trainer and I eventually became his partner for a while because Nikolai Volkoff had gotten injured so I took over his place. We traveled for about three years. We ended up in the Mid-Atlantic area.

It’s there that I started as the Masked Superstar. I also went to Georgia and 44 different trips to Japan over 13 years. I went to New York and back, traveled all over North America, Canada and Europe. I had a very, very nice career working.

ment was we would turn the belts in when we got paid. We never got paid. George Scott had asked us to come into the Mid-Atlantic for a period of time. We went and of course it was a natural for the IWA to go against the National Wrestling Alliance belts. During that particular time Mongol wanted to go back home, so George Scott the booker for the MidAtlantic territory approached me about wearing a mask because the office had some kind of fallout with their masked wrestler Don Jardine – the Spoiler – who had left the territory abruptly. Mongol was so gracious to say go ahead. I said yes, and the Masked Superstar was born.

Y: I seem to remember you doing an hour and 1½ hour matches with Blackjack.

BE: Oh yes, we did a serious of 12 one-hour matches, then we came back and did 12 1½ hour matches, and then we came back again and we did 12 no time limit matches, where we did anywhere from 80 minutes to 120 minutes depending on the venue. That was a hot summer. Mulligan lost about 50 pounds and I lost about 40 pounds.

Y: How do you pace yourself for those kinds of matches?

BE: Well it’s conditioning, like everybody else who wants to run a marathon. We did not want to run a marathon; you can’t start out running 15-20 miles. We had a serious of 3-4 matches per city where we started with 10 to 20-minute matches, 30 minutes, 45 minutes to finally an hour and then the 90-minute matches. You do pace yourself. You get used to it. The conditioning is the big part of it. Blackjack was a big guy. We both pride ourselves with our conditioning. In that stage of my career, I could blow up anybody; you know forced to wrestle with their tongue hanging out.

Next week part two with our interview with more stories about the Mid-Atlantic, WWF/E Japan and more.

Y: I have very vivid memories here in the Mid-Atlantic of the battles you and Mongol had with Ole and Gene Anderson in your title versus title tag matches!

BE: We left the International Wrestling Association (IWA) with the World Tag belts as their Champions. They went Yiorgo is a Hampton Road out of business but they still arts, entertainment and sports owed us money. Our agree- journalist.

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Return transport provided or paid to same wkrs if wkr completes job period or is dismissed early.

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

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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

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WHEELCHAIR VAN - ENTERVAN BY BRAUN 2004 Dodge Caravan SXT This is a nice wellkept van featuring remote side entrance ramp, wheelchair tie-downs, lowered floor and kneeling capability. Only 126,000 miles, silver exterior with gray leather interior. Priced at $9,500.00. Trades will be considered.

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