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■ almost there Huntington Ingalls Industries celebrated significant progress as the 555-metric ton island was lowered onto the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) at the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding division, Jan. 26.

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AIRCRAFT CARRIER GERALD R. FORD TOPPED OFF WITH 555-METRIC TON ISLAND

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Huntington Ingalls Industries celebrated significant progress as the 555-metric ton island was lowered onto the nuclearpowered aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) at the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division, Jan. 26. The island will serve as the command center for flight deck operations aboard the first of the next-generation class of aircraft carriers.

“The Gerald R. Ford continues our tradition of building quality ships,” said Matt Mulherin, NNS president. “It is our duty, our responsibility and – indeed – our great privilege because we know CVN-78 will provide American presence and diplomacy anywhere she is needed.

She will be home to thousands of Sailors and she will keep President Ford’s legacy alive for future generations.”

Susan Ford Bales, daughter of the late President Gerald R. Ford and Betty Ford, serves as the ship’s sponsor and participated in the event.

“Shipbuilders – thank you for your extraordinary work,” she said. “You are a national treasure. Thank you very much.”

Bales also placed items under the island during the mast-stepping, an ancient Roman ceremony in which coins were put into the mast of a ship to ensure safe passage and good luck. Bales placed a sandstone piece made of the same sandstone used in the construction of the White House and the U.S. Capitol. The piece was embedded with a unique coin designed by Bales, as well as five official seals representing her father’s service to the nation.

“The Gerald R. Ford represents an incredible engineering achievement – truly a wonderful blend of technical knowhow and American heavy metal,” said Rear Adm. Ted Branch, Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic. “This ship will operate until about 2065, or beyond.”

» see FORD | A9 ROOSEVELT TRAINS TO REJOIN FLEET WITH READINESS EXERCISE Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USSTheodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) participated in a third readiness exercise to train Sailors to safely fight the ship asTR prepares to rejoin the operational fleet, Jan. 22.

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USS Cole returns home

By Ens. Kerry Gablin USS Cole Public Affairs

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from the USS Enterprise (CVN 65). “It’s not every day that you meet somebody as innovative as those two [CNO and MCPON], who have changed the Navy a great deal in the little time they’ve been in charge. To have the CNO’s signature on my reenlistment papers is a big deal to me.”

During the all hands call, Greenert discussed some of the most current events in the Navy. He also spoke about current issues the Navy faces and measures that should be taken to solve them.

Following a ninemonth deployment to the Mediterranean Sea, the guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) returned to Naval Station Norfolk marking the successful conclusion of her maiden Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) deployment, Jan. 26.

The ship departed last April for the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. Cole is the fourth BMDcapable ship to deploy to the European theater as part of the Phased Adaptive Approach, the purpose of which is to protect European allies, partners, U.S. forces in the region, and the U.S. homeland against current and emerging ballistic threats.

While deployed, Cole achieved new records of success in equipment availability and mission readiness, being 100 percent operationally capable. Both Command Master Chief Larry Dean and Commanding Officer Cmdr. Peter K. Nilsen praised the crew’s motivation and morale during the extended deployment.

“We’re very blessed to have an outstanding crew who love what they do,”

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MCC Leah Stiles Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert addresses Sailors at an all hands call on Naval Station Norfolk. Greenert updated Sailors about the most current events in the Navy.

CNO, MCPON hold all hands call

By MC3 Gregory White NAVSTA Norfolk Public Affairs

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Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) (AW/NAC) Mike D. Stevens addressed Sailors all over the world during an all hands call at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk, Jan. 25.

The all hands call took place in the C-9 auditorium on-base and was streamed live via the Navy’s official website and the Pentagon Channel.

online To view the all hands call in its entirety, visit www.navy. mil/viewVideo.asp?id=18032

The all hands call began with a reenlistment ceremony. The CNO took the time to acknowledge and reenlist 36 service men and women, representing several commands – both ship and shore – from the Hampton Roads area.

“I’m coming up on the end of my career and I wanted to do something memorable,” said Chief Personnel Specialist Jasper D. Mitchell

■ about the Cole The guidedmissile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) is named in honor of Marine Sgt. Darrell S. Cole, who was awarded the Medal of Honor during World War II.

WOMEN IN COMBAT The DoD made plans to remove genderbased barriers to service, Jan. 24, with rescission of 1994 Direct Combat Exclusion Rule.

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Navy increases alcohol education, awareness efforts Press Release Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command Public Affairs

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The Navy announced plans to promote safety and provide education and awareness on the dangers of irresponsible alcohol use and the negative impact it has on mission accomplishment, by introducing the use of alcohol detection devices (ADD) across the fleet, Jan. 23.

As part of the Secretary of the Navy’s (SECNAV) 21st Century Sailor and Marine initiative, SECNAV approved the use of ADD’s as another tool available for commanders to deter irresponsible use of alcohol and assist in identifying service members who may require support and assistance with alcohol use decisions.

U.S. Fleet Forces conducted a “pilot test” on ADD’s with 13 sea and shore commands during the 100 days of summer from May 24 through Sept. 30, 2012. The data collected fleet-wide was

used to develop the processes and policy for how best to implement a program Navywide.

The office of the Chief of Naval Operations approved OPNAV Instruction 5350.8, Jan. 22, which established policies and procedures for the use of the hand-held devices Navy-wide.

“Fleet feedback was instrumental in the development of this policy,” said Adm. Bill Gortney, Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces. “The test verified that the majority of our service members, who choose to drink alcohol, do so responsibly. It also verified that our commanding officers need a flexible program that serves to increase the Navy’s awareness about the impacts of alcohol.”

Gortney and Adm. Cecil Haney, Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, in a joint-message to commanders said the new program will complement current command efforts to educate service members on the responsible use of alcohol.

MC3 Zachary D. Montgomery Chief Culinary Specialist Kathy-Ann Gomez, the command drug and alcohol program advisor aboard the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) (center) gives alcohol abuse prevention training to Sailors.

The program also promotes standards of safety, education, training, and awareness.

According to the instruction, the objective of ADD is to promote safety and education on the effects of alcohol use decisions, and enhances leadership awareness and understanding of their unit's alcohol use culture.

“Deterring irresponsible use of alcohol is essential to the readiness of our fleet and ensuring the health and safety of our service members and units,” said Gortney. “Fleet Forces, in partnership with Pacific Fleet, will remain engaged in providing service members the tools and resources to make these responsible choices. The ADD is one of many tools com-

manders have to educate service members.”

Focused on those in a duty status and during normal working hours, the device is not intended to test those in an authorized leave or liberty status. Commanding officers may also use ADD results as a basis to further evaluate a service member’s fitness for duty through use of a Competence for Duty examination.

The instruction applies to all active duty, reserve and personnel from other services assigned to Navy units in any capacity.

Alcohol detection devices will begin arriving to commands in February.

A copy of OPNAVINST 5350.8 is available at www. npc.navy.mil.

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Two businesses removed from military off-limits list Press Release Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Public Affairs

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The Junction, 16916 Warwick Blvd., Newport News and Variety Motors, 3530 N. Military Hwy., Norfolk have been removed from the off-limits list by the Joint Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board (JAFDCB) for Southeastern Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina.

The businesses were removed from the off-limits list because of efforts demonstrated by the businesses to resolve the board’s concerns and status reports provided to the board by local law enforcement agencies.

The complete list of establishments currently off-limits to all members of the Armed Forces is:

■ Hampton Pipe and Tobacco, 86 W. Mercury Blvd., Hampton ■ Hampton Pipe and Tobacco, 15435B Warwick Blvd., Newport News ■ Hampton Pipe and Tobacco, 4796 George Washington Memorial Hwy., Hayes,Va. ■ Lazy Days, 731 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Ste B, Newport News ■ Lazy Days, 839 W. 21st Street, Norfolk ■ Mellow Smoke Tobacco Shop, 1948 Diamond Springs Rd., Virginia Beach ■ Outer Edge Gifts, 760-B J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News ■ Blazin Herbs, 85 W Mercury Blvd., Hampton, The safety and security of all service members is a priority for the Department of Defense. The JAFDCB is an

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investigative committee composed of members from each military service and civilian advisers, who work with local law enforcement agencies and local businesses to identify conditions which may adversely affect the health, safety, welfare and discipline of the Armed Forces. The off-limits order applies to all military personnel – active duty and reserves.

Establishments are given the opportunity to notify the JAFDCB in writing that corrective actions have taken place. Removal from the list will be considered by the board upon presentation that satisfactory corrective action has been taken. Failure to respond will result in the board making a request for establishment representatives to appear in person at a formal hearing of the JAFDCB.

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MC3 Nicholas S. Tenorio Equipment Operator 2nd Class Justin Pittman, assigned to Underwater Construction Team One (UCT-1), performs a front step-in water entry during dive training operations in Key West, Fla.

UCT-1 divers train for future readiness

By MC3 Nicholas Tenorio Expeditionary Combat Camera

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Underwater Construction Team One (UCT-1) divers, from Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek - Fort Story, conducted semiannual training in Key West, Fla. to hone their specialized skill set in variety of construction projects in the ocean environment, Jan. 16 - 17.

“This training is conducted every six months,” said Lt. Kent Michael Hull, diving medical officer for UCT-1.

“They are running through different drills and scenarios they might encounter on deployment.”

The Seabee underwater construction technicians practiced underwater welding and cutting, surfacesupplied breathing, scuba and emergency medical procedures in preparation for a scheduled deployment to

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“This training is about being proficient in everyday diving,” said Chief Engineering Aide Christopher Munch, UCT-1 diver. “It’s all about getting comfortable in the water, learning your limits and what your own capabilities are.”

Projects from recent deployments include the construction of boat ramps and floating piers, as well as the maintenance of shore front facilities.

“Anything that’s on the shore front, we can maintain, manage and inspect it,” said Munch.”

Diversity is paramount to the success of UCT-1. Divers must be interchangeable to maintain ocean construction capabilities and readiness.

“Every diver gets to work on different parts of the dive team,” said Hull. “This familiarizes them with all the dif-

MC3 Nicholas S. Tenorio Above: Builder 2nd Class Carlos Hernandez, assigned to Underwater Construction Team One (UCT-1), prepares to enter the water as seen in the reflection of Steelworker 1st Class Joseph Bryant’s Kirby Morgan 37 diving helmet, who sits as standby diver during dive training operations in Key West, Fla. Left: Chief Steelworker Scott Wright, assigned to Underwater Construction Team One (UCT-1), operates an exothermic cutting torch.

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Hull said his focus is to get the team ready for any type of dive injury they could encounter.

“It’s important that everyone on the team knows how to recognize the signs and symptoms of a dive injury, as well as the proper treatment

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“This training will benefit our team immensely,” said Builder 2nd Class Carlos Hernandez. “Not only have we built up our proficiency in underwater welding and cutting, we’ve worked on emergency procedures in the case

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GSEC Quintince Harper Sailors from the guided-missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG 72) and children from the Centro Laila orphanage enjoy a game during a visit.

Mahan Sailors volunteer at Naples-area orphanage

By Ens. Alexander Washofsky USS Mahan (DDG 72) Public Affairs

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Sailors stationed aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG 72) participated in a community service project at a Naples-area orphanage during their port visit, Jan. 14.

The Sailors took a break from enjoying the local history and cuisine to give back to the community that has hosted them by visiting the Centro Laila Center in Mondragone, an orphanage housing more than 40 disadvantaged children.

“It brought joy to my heart that we could bridge the gap between different cultures and put a smile on these children’s faces,” said the event’s organizer, Chief Gas Turbine System Technician (Electrical) Quintince Harper.

The Sailors and children spent the day enjoying a number of activities, including coloring, reading and playing games, such as musical chairs. Later in the evening, the Sailors helped prepare and serve a pasta dinner for the group.

“It means so much to me and the children for not just anybody, but American Sailors to show such support,” said Giselle Luciani, manager of the family-run orphanage. “They care for the welfare of these children miles away from where they are from.”

“It was hard to say goodbye to such wonderful children,” said Fire Controlman 2nd Class Antoine Dunklin.

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The 2012 Strike Fighter Ball was held at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott, Jan. 11.

In attendance were the world famous Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron Three Four (VFA-34), led by their skipper, Cmdr. Edward “Stevie” Smith, who said, “The Blasters were excited to participate in their first Strike Fighter Ball in over three years, and it was made especially memorable with all of the East Coast VFA squadrons in attendance.”

With a 1940s theme in mind, the Blue Blasters went above and beyond the call of duty when it came to the design of their admin. With an incredibly well-coordinated effort, the officers of the Blue Blasters built the parts of the 1940s-themed bar in Virginia Beach and transported and assembled those parts inside the hotel ballroom in Norfolk.

Thanks to the artistic and constructive talents of the Blasters’ wardroom, the Blue Blasters also set up a 1940s aviation-themed mural. Couples were able to pose for fun, time-traveling photos throughout the night with the painted,

cut-out mural board.

“I'm extremely proud of how amazing our centerpieces and admin space looked, both of which paid homage to our 70-year heritage as a strike fighter squadron,” said Cmdr.

Sam “Bam Bam” Tanner, Blasters’ Executive Officer.

The squadron was originally commissioned the VF20 “Jokers” on Oct. 15, 1943, and has played a vital role in numerous conflicts, including World War II, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan.

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The Blue Blasters returned to Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana from their most recent deployment on Aug. 7, 2012, after a highly rigorous and successful combat deployment aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) while assigned to Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2).

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MC1 (SW/AW) Molly A. Burgess Chief Yeoman Monica Grenion read about the early childhood achievements of Martin Luther King,Jr. during a ceremony honoring his legacy and life, held at Navy Region Mid-Atlantic headquarters onboard Naval Station Norfolk.

Speakers recited historic moments from King’s life

By MC1 (SW/AW) Molly A. Burgess The Flagship Military Editor

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Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Sailors commemorated the life and achievements of Martin Luther King, Jr. during a Moral, Welfare and Recreation-hosted celebration inside the commands rotunda, Jan. 23.

The celebration brought together Sailors, officers and civilians from the command to honor King’s legacy and reminisce about historic moments during his life.

“On this day, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy and let us also remember his calling, his life, what he did for freedom for all, for equality for all,” said Capt. Bruce Boyle, regional chaplain, Navy Region MidAtlantic during the opening prayer at the ceremony.

“After today and once again this week, let’s remember his legacy and maybe reach out ourselves and try to do something good for someone in honor of Dr. King.”

The event kicked off with a slide show with images of Martin Luther King, Jr. as participants took turns speaking at the podium to tell about significant achievements, contributions, campaigns and historic events that King participated in and led during his life.

“In 1963, King was arrested and jailed during a protest in Birmingham [Ala.], where he was jailed for 11 days at which time he wrote his famous ‘Letters from a Birmingham Jail,’” read Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Cody Hornback. “… and later that year, during a peace march, King delivered his famous speech ‘I have a dream,’” Speakers took turn reading about historical moments until they concluded with details of his tragic death in April of 1968, when King was assassinated while standing on the balcony of his Memphis, Tenn. motel room.

The ceremony closed with a video clip from 1968, just days before his death, of King delivering his inspirational “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech.

The celebration officially concluded with a Southern-style luncheon, which included King’s favorite foods, including fried chicken, collard greens, rice and a ceremonial cake for those in attendance.

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Leadership changes at BHC Norfolk Triad Capt. Kay-Marriner relieves Cmdr. Neill

By Rebecca A. Perron Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Public Affairs

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The leadership of Branch Health Clinic (BHC) Norfolk Triad changed hands, Jan. 18, during a change of charge ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, where Cmdr. Sarah Neill was relieved by Capt.

Richelle Kay-Marriner.

The triad consists of the BHC’s at Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk Naval Shipyard and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown. The Naval Station Norfolk clinic is the largest branch health clinic in the Navy and supports the largest fleet concentration area.

During the ceremony, the speeches were filled with a laundry list of Neill’s accomplishments and gratitude for her devotion to her staff and to the many service members and their families they care for. Capt. David A. Culler, Jr., Naval Station Norfolk Commanding Officer, led the accolades.

“Cmdr. Neill’s engaged and proactive leadership as officer-in-charge [OIC] of the world’s largest branch health clinic and most operationally intensive naval installation on the planet certainly kept Sarah busy – and she performed flawlessly,” said Culler. “Successful commands are tied to strong, positive leadership. (It should be) better when you depart than when you arrived and you get an A-plus as you certainly did that.”

Capt. James Hancock, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) deputy commander, praised the value of Neill’s accomplishments.

“You have made something that supports our fleet, not only more economical, but better,” said Hancock.

“They’ve done over half a million visits during Sarah’s tenure, they’ve taken the noshow rate down to nothing.

You got certified by the nation’s certifying (body for healthcare quality), NCQA, and you’ve done this in a time of war.

“We thank you for the job that you have done,” Hancock added. “It has been no small

challenge. As they say, this is not her first rodeo. She’s a ‘been there, done that’ kind of gal.”

Neill spoke how the three branch clinics in her charge were like her “children,” each with unique challenges and solutions to improve healthcare delivery to their patients.

“When I reflect on what it is that these clinics and this amazing staff are able to accomplish each and every day, I am humbled by your awesomeness,” said Neill.

She thanked dozens of co-workers, shipmates and family members, and said this was the “tour of threes”: three commanding officers she supported, three branch health clinics in the region and their OIC’s, and the staff during her tenure – three administrative officers, three senior enlisted leaders and three senior nurses.

“Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be your OIC,” said Neill. “I could think of no other job in the Navy better than the one I leave today. It has been my distinct honor and privilege, and for that I am eternally grateful.”

After Neill and KayMarriner read their orders, Kay-Marriner expressed her excitement over her new assignment.

“Many say that the assignment of officer-in-charge is one of the best jobs in Navy Medicine,” said Kay-Marriner. “Having been previously assigned as an OIC, I would tend to agree. To be afforded another opportunity to serve as OIC with the responsibility of leading the largest healthcare clinic in Navy Medicine is an honor and also a dream come true.”

Kay-Marriner was most recently at NMCP as the senior advisor for the APL Research Project, “Improving Access to Care for Orthopedic Services.”

Following the change of charge, Neill held her retirement ceremony with retired Capt. Peter O’Connor as the guest speaker. Neill and O’Connor most recently served together at Navy Medicine East (NME) in Portsmouth.

O’Connor related many moments of stellar service by Neill, including her coordina-

LINCOLN SAILORS DONATE BLOOD IN SUPPORT OF TROOPS

By MCSA Kayla King USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Public Affairs

NORFOLK

Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) donated blood at a mobile blood donating facility at Naval Station Norfolk, Jan. 23.

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Aaron Oswald, assigned to Lincoln and one of the many assistants in the blood drive, said the drive was part of the Armed Services Blood Drive Program (ASBP) Naval Medical Center Portsmouth.

Sailors registered for the blood drive and filled out an initial screening aboard Lincoln’s Floating Accommodation Facility (FAF). Once the initial screening was done, Sailors transitioned to the mobile facility where they had a secondary screening and had their vitals checked.

Following the blood iron levels test, donors chose their own donation bag from a box, and a size 16 gauge needle was used to draw their blood.

“One pint is collected from each person,” said Oswald.

The ASBP donations are used for military service members and their fami-

lies only. By supporting the blood requirements for military facilities, ASBP provides blood to support overseas units.

ASBP ensures that there is enough blood for medical treatment facilities and for combat operations.

According to Oswald, it’s important for the blood to be stored and readily available for patients at medical treatment facilities and for ships that are forward deployed.

Oswald said that donating blood is a simple process.

The donor registers, fills out a few forms and completes a simple medical screening, which includes a finger prick to test the donor’s hemoglobin. The donor then picks their blood bag and is sent to the donation area. Donors can even use the Internet to sign up for the process in advance.

Lt. Heath Lucas donates blood regularly and had a great experience with the assistants from the ASBP. “I give blood to support my shipmates and brothers and sisters in the Armed Services,” said Lucas.

“For all who would like to donate, I say ‘good on you,’” said Oswald. “And thank you for supporting your brothers and sisters in arms.”

tion in sending medical teams to Haiti after the January 2010 earthquake, adjusting manning levels to improve services at the 15 naval hospitals and clinics within NME, and most recently, for her work at the BHC. “Sarah has been a superb naval officer and a great mom and wife,” said O’Connor. “I don’t know how she did all that. She will make a great catch for the organization lucky enough to get her. Fair winds and following seas.”

Neill was presented a fun run T-shirt and specially painted Adirondack chair by Rear Adm. Terry Moulton, deputy chief, Medical Operations Director, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, and Capt. Robert Fry, deputy executive aide to the Surgeon

General. The T-shirt was inspired by their command participation in runs while Neill and Fry were stationed together previously. The chair had the Medical Service Corps logo and her name stenciled on it. After the flag-passing ceremony, Neill surprised her mother, Linda Bagg, by presenting her with the flag.

Neill wraps up a notable career with many critical accomplishments within the BHC triad. The triad experienced a 700 percent increase in customer service satisfaction reporting with a more than 96 percent satisfaction rate, oversaw the merger of the Norfolk Dental Clinic within BHC Naval Station Norfolk, recently celebrated the 200th consecutive ship

Rebecca A. Perron Cmdr. Sarah Neill, outgoing officer-in-charge of Branch Health Clinic Norfolk Triad, receives a Meritorious Service Medal from Capt. James Hancock, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth deputy commander, during the change of charge ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk.

to deploy since 9/11 with 95 percent of greater dental readiness, overhauled the physical health assessment process resulting in higher and more

comprehensive healthcare, and greatly improved access to care through the implementation of the Medical Home Port team concept.

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TR trains to rejoin fleet with readiness exercise MC3 Brian G. Reynolds

The only way that we can make this a less dangerous task is through training. That way everyone knows where they are supposed to be and what they are supposed to do.”

- Ens. William Boll

Exercises train Sailors to safely fight the ship

By MC3 (SW) Brian G. Reynolds USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Public Affairs

NEWPORT NEWS

Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (TR) (CVN 71) participated in a third readiness exercise to train Sailors to safely fight the ship as TR prepares to rejoin the operational fleet, Jan. 22.

During the exercise, the entire crew stayed on the ship overnight in order to simulate a day at sea. While aboard, the crew trained on several routine underway evolutions, including line handling, sea and anchor detail, a man overboard drill and a general quarters drill, to ensure the crew is qualified and the carrier is ready to proceed safely to sea.

“Right now, while we are coming out of Refueling and Complex Overhaul [RCOH], is a great opportunity for us to form the habit patterns that will determine how we actually respond during a real situation,” said Capt.

Mark Colombo, TR’s Executive Officer. “If we do these things well enough and often enough, they become muscle memory. These exercises will give us the opportunity to form those basic habits.”

TR is simulating these underway conditions while the ship is completing its final year of mid-life RCOH at Newport News Shipbuilding, a division Huntington Ingalls Industries.

“Some of the things that we do can be dangerous tasks,” said Ens. William Boll. “The only way that we can make this a less dangerous task is through training. That way everyone knows where they are supposed to be and what they are supposed to do.”

During the line handling evolution, the ship’s Deck department simulated mooring to a pier – a fairly routine evolution while underway. However, the exercise did not go without risk involved.

MC3 Brian G. Reynolds Above: Sailors assigned to Repair Locker 3 fight a simulated fire during a general quarters drill aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) as part of a bi-monthly readiness exercise.

Left: Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) practice stretcher bearer drills during a general quarters drill as part of a bi-monthly readiness exercise.

MC3 Timothy J. Haake

“This line that we are using can be very dangerous,” said Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Quinton Thorpe, a Sailor with TR’s 1st Division. “The line can snap back at the speed of light. So we have to be very careful.”

“This isn’t your standard three-inch line,” said Boll. “This gives our guys the experi-

ence of maneuvering these big mooring lines around.”

The final exercise of the evening was a general quarters drill (GQ). During the drill, TR Sailors simulated fighting fires during a combat situation.

“Every drill is a plus for us,” said Chief Warrant Officer Noel Genao, TR’s fire mar-

shall. “Every evolution that we do, we learn something. We were doing a lot of things that we didn’t see during the last GQ. But, overall, I think that it went well.”

This is the third exercise of this kind for TR as the crew prepares to rejoin the operational fleet. The readiness exercises are scheduled to be held bi-monthly for the foreseeable future.

Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 1st Class Jason L. Etheridge directs a hose team during a general quarters drill aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) as part of a bi-monthly readiness exercise.

MC3 Timothy J. Haake

MC3 William McCann Sailors aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) engage in a general quarters drill as part of a bi-monthly readiness exercise.

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■ snowy homecoming >> Sailors came home to a rare sight on Saturday.

ALL HANDS | Greenert,

Stevens addressed sexual assault, suicide, budget Continued from front “Everyone is satisfied and things are fine, but there are four things that have caused some set drifts and we need to take a look at,” he said.

“The first thing we’re going to look at is sexual assault.”

Greenert said that the number of sexual assaults is alarming and unsatisfactory, stating that the Navy as a whole needs to educate and take charge of the problem in and out of the fleet. He also said that there are some good initiatives that have been put in place with proven successful in reducing sexual assaults. These initiatives will soon be spread around the fleet.

“We’ve been working on this for a couple of years,” he said, “ ... and we’re going to ramp it up.”

Greenert also discussed suicides. He said that the

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About 1 to 3 inches of snow fell in the region Friday, with Western Tidewater seeing the most and South Hampton Roads getting about an inch, according to the National Weather Service.

Navy has had a slow increase in the number of suicides over the past few years, and that it is something Sailors need to be aware of and work toward preventing. He mentioned that in almost every case, Sailors who have thought about suicide, or maybe even attempted it, said they are still alive because a shipmate or someone else asked the right questions and cared enough to get help.

The CNO went on to discuss the Navy’s operations tempo, budget and projected sea power, noting that the world has evolved a lot in the last year.

“The Arab spring rolled into all kinds of issues from Libya to Syria, issues in the Arabian Gulf with Iran and their desire for nuclear ability, the list goes on,” he said.

“We became, in a big way, the service of choice and many of you are living that.”

COLE

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returns after a nine-month deployment to the Mediterranean Photos by MC2 William E. Blake Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Bradley Batronis holds his new baby, Wesley, as his wife, Dani, and family look on.

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percent structurally complete

Gerald R. Ford is being built using modular construction, a process where smaller sections of the ship are welded together to form large structural units, equipment is installed and the large units are lifted into the dry dock.

The 60-foot long, 30-foot wide island represents the 452nd lift of the nearly 500 total structural lifts needed to complete the ship.

At this stage in construction, Ford is about 90 percent structurally complete.

“When the island is landed, Gerald R. Ford will take on that distinctive and unmistakable proU.S. Navy photo courtesy of Huntington Ingalls Industries file of an aircraft carrier,” said Rear Adm. Ted N. Branch, Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic places coins CVN-78’s prospective Commandunder the future nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN ing Officer Capt. John Meier. “Its 78) island. Watching Branch are Capt. John Meier, prospective Commandprofile will be easily recognizable ing Officer, Newport News Shipbuilding president Matt Mulherin and Susan Ford Bales, daughter of late President Gerald R. Ford and the ship’s sponsor. – it belies the advancement of es-

sentially every system aboard the ship. Simply put, this is not your father’s aircraft carrier.”

The island is redesigned on Ford to incorporate the latest technology in flat-panel array radar systems and dual-band radar that provides improved functionality. It is shorter in length, but stands 20 feet taller than islands on previous aircraft carriers. Its placement is 140 feet further aft and three feet further outboard than previous carriers to improve flight deck access for aircraft operations. The firstin-class ship also features a new nuclear power plant, electromagnetic catapults, improved weapons movement, an enhanced flight deck capable of increased aircraft sortie rates, and growth margin for future technologies and reduced manning.

Continued from front said Nilsen. “They understand the commitment they’ve made and have done a great job over these nine months. I couldn’t be more proud of what they’ve done.”

“Our success is indicative of the hard work, training, ownership and pride of our crew,” added Dean. “Not only have they performed magnificently as a unit, but the individual accomplishments are equally outstanding with 85 Sailors earning their Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist pins, over 88 Sailors advancing in rate and eight new chief petty officers. There’s a lot of history and pride on this ship, which isn’t forgotten. Cole is not a museum – it’s an active warship – and our crew honors its legacy by doing their jobs the best they can.”

Cole is named in honor of Marine Sgt. Darrell S. Cole, who was awarded the Medal of Honor during World War II. For more information, visit www.navy. mil, www.facebook.com/usnavy, or www. twitter.com/usnavy.

For more news from Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, visit www.navy.mil/local/surflant/.

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DIRECT COMBAT EXCLUSION RULE RESCINDED Follows decision to add additional 14,000 positions to women Press Release Department of Defense Public Affairs

WASHINGTON

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Martin Dempsey announced the rescission of the 1994 Direct Ground Combat Definition and Assignment Rule for women and that the Department of Defense (DoD) plans to remove gender-based barriers to service, Jan. 24.

“Women have shown great courage and sacrifice on and off the battlefield, contributed in unprecedented ways to the military’s mission and proven their ability to serve in an expanding number of roles,” said Panetta said. “The Department’s goal in rescinding the rule is to ensure

that the mission is met with the best-qualified and most capable people, regardless of gender.”

Today’s announcement follows an extensive review by the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who unanimously concluded that now is the time to move forward with the full intent to integrate women into occupational fields to the maximum extent possible.

It builds on a February 2012 decision to open more than 14,000 additional positions to women by rescinding the co-location restriction and allowing women to be assigned to select positions in ground combat units at the battalion level.

“The Joint Chiefs share common cause on the need to start doing this now and to doing this right,” said Dempsey. “We are committed to a purposeful and principled approach.”

The DoD is determined to successfully integrate women into

■ the stats Today, women make up approximately 15 percent, or nearly 202,400, of the U.S. military’s 1.4 million active personnel.

Over the course of the past decade, more than 280,000 women have deployed in support of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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MCSN Heather M. Paape Chief Engineman Patricia Cooper, a student in the Riverine Combat Skills course (RCS), patrols the training grounds during a field training exercise in Camp Lejeune, N.C.

NEW HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR DEPLOYING TROOPS

Panetta: Honor King’s legacy with action

By Amaani Lyle American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON

Action is the best way to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said, Jan. 24.

Speaking at the Pentagon’s 28th annual observance of the holiday honoring the slain civil rights leader, Panetta noted that August will mark 50 years since the famed march on Washington in which King shared his vision for a more just and equal society.

“The most fitting way to honor [King’s] legacy is not just to celebrate a holiday, but to act on his work … in order to achieve the dream that he spoke about,” said Panetta. “Americans of every background have chosen to renew Dr. King’s legacy, because his dream is the American [dream].”

Panetta recalled meeting

King at a White House function while developing civil rights laws as a congressional legislative assistant during President Lyndon B. Johnson’s administration.

“It was remarkable having worked on that legislation, then to see the individual who … created the inspiration for Congress to act on changing the laws that had for so long segregated individuals in this country,” said Panetta.

The secretary recalled discrimination he witnessed during his first Army assignment at Fort Benning, Ga. in the 60s.

“You saw the reality of communities that had been divided by race,” the secretary said. “I saw the world that Dr. King was fighting to change and knew that America could not be true to its founding creed of equality if it did not change.”

Three years after leaving the Army, Panetta served as the

By Hugh Cox Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center, Public Affairs

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Glenn Fawcett Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta shakes hands with Air Force Maj. Gen. Marcelite J. Harris (ret.) shortly before they delivered remarks in memory of Martin Luther King, Jr. in the Pentagon Auditorium, Jan. 24.

director for the Office of Civil Rights, where he helped to implement the landmark integration case, Brown vs. the Board of Education.

“It was not easy working … throughout the South trying to desegregate schools,” Panetta explained. “I saw individuals, black and white, who were willing to do what was right, knowing that they would probably lose their jobs. That kind of courage … is ultimately what … produced the success of the civil rights move-

ment in this country.”

The secretary emphasized the importance of diversity rooted in King’s vision.

“Our military is more capable, our force is more powerful when we use all of the diverse strengths of the American people,” he said. “Their career success and their specific opportunities should be based solely on their ability to successfully carry out their assigned missions – everyone deserves that chance.”

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F-35 Lighting II’s have first aerial refueling Two F-35 Lightning II carrier variants completed an aerial refueling for the first time. Test pilots Navy Lt. Christopher Tabert and Dan Canin flew CF-1 and CF-2 respectively, with a KC-130 from Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 20 at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

The F-35C carrier variant of the Lightning II is distinct from the F-35A and F-35B variants with its larger wing surfaces and reinforced landing gear to withstand catapult launches and deck landing impacts associated with the demanding aircraft carrier environment.

Initial carrier trials for the F-35C are scheduled for 2014.

U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Lockheed Martin

■ mental health conditions The new format focuses on the signature conditions of OIF/OEF – alcohol abuse, depression, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

The Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center (NMCPHC) recently announced the introduction of a new version of the electronic Deployment Health Assessment (eDHA).

This latest version, made available to the Fleet on Jan. 1, is an upgrade to the previous version originally launched in 2008 that initially required seven separate It offers the assessments. opportunity for The most significant the member change to the series of assessto discuss his ments was the integration of the Congressionally-mandator her health ed mental health assessment concerns with into the Pre-Deployment a medical Health Assessment and Postprofessional Deployment Health Reasduring the facesessment. Now, Sailors, Mato-face review. rines and Coast Guardsmen will be able to complete two assessments instead of the four that were required to complete the original eDHA. The new format focuses on the signature conditions of OIF/OEF – alcohol abuse, depression, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and offers the opportunity for the member to discuss his or her health concerns with a medical professional during the face-to-face review.

“This was a technological challenge,” said Azad Al-Koshnaw, NMCPHC lead developer of the eDHA application. “Providing a seamless tool that comfortably collects sensitive health information and facilitates the member-provider meeting was the goal of this version.”

According to Tina Luse, NMCPHC lead epidemiologist for deployment health, the new format is a value-added resource to military leadership for helping assess fleet and force readiness.

“Deployment health assessments are a valuable tool for all concerned. By spacing the assessments out over the entire deployment cycle, the members have several opportunities to discuss their health with their medical providers,” said Luse. “Some of these conditions have a delayed mental or physical

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■ ways to network Networking is very important for career success – up to 80 percent of positions are filled without being formally advertised. LinkedIn, your college alumni association and In Gear Career can help you network.

Networking as a military spouse

By Stephanie Hughes-White In Gear Career, Inc.

Does this sound like you: Your spouse has just received Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and your career is now in limbo – yet again.

What do you do? Where do you start? Are you moving to a large city or a remote posting? Do you want to work for a large or small company?

What kind of industry are you seeking? What opportunities are available? These are just a few of the many questions you may be asking yourself.

Stop and consider harnessing the power of networking. U.S. job market statistics indicate that up to 80 percent of positions are filled without being formally advertised. Joyce Lain Kennedy, national columnist at Jobs Today, The Los Angeles Times, advises in a recent column: “Network forever. Never has it been more important to participate in professional organizations and to network with other groups and individuals.”

That’s good advice, but you may now have another question: How do you network when you are a military spouse in transition to your new PCS home?

Here are some answers! If you haven’t already, join LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network on the Internet with more than 175 million members in more than 200 countries and territories. Facebook is social, but LinkedIn is for profession-

als. Here are some tips for using LinkedIn: ■ Create an outstanding profile and remember this should reflect you as a business professional. When looking at your profile, would you hire you?

■ Make network connections with current/past colleagues, friends, etc.

Search your email for other contacts.

■ Ask for recommendations of your work from former employers/ colleagues.

■ Then join some LinkedIn groups that are relevant to your background, college, associations, interests or industry specific. Then you can make more connections through these groups.

Another great source of networking opportunities is through your college alumni association and your college placement office. You may already have a lifetime email address from your college and you can use this as a professional email address for networking. Many colleges have alumni groups on LinkedIn and they frequently post employment opportunities.

So now what … you have created this awesome LinkedIn profile, networked with as many people as you can, searched for jobs and joined relevant groups, and joined your college alumni chapter or LinkedIn group.

Where can you go as a military spouse to get to the ground level of networking in your new local area?

Join In Gear Career, a free, pro-

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By Bianca Martinez Military Spouse Contributor

fessional, career-minded military spouse networking and career development organization. Military spouses who wish to build their careers alongside their service members can seek advice, obtain resources and network with each other regardless of location. By using this non-profit organization’s website, you can: ■ Network/connect through In Gear Career online through local chapters to learn about unlisted job opportunities, learn about the local job market and “meet” other military spouse professionals in your new location, ■ Join any of the 26 virtual Communities of Practice, which allow military spouses working in the same occupational fields to share advice and corporate knowledge.

■ Once you relocate to your new location, you can attend In Gear Career local chapter events to meet other military spouses in person and attend career development programs.

Other spouses can provide strategic introductions to members of their professional networks or local communities.

All military spouses, past and present, regardless of their service members’ branch of service, status or rank are welcome to join In

Gear Career. There is no fee for any of the resources and costs for social gatherings like coffee talks or lunches are kept as low as possible.

Through a growing number of local chapters in locations, including Hampton Roads; West Point, New York; Washington, D.C.; and Honolulu, Hawaii, In Gear Career is harnessing the power of networking to empower and support military spouses who are pursuing professional careers. In Gear Career’s strategy is to enable military spouses to target this “hidden job market” through its website virtual communities and “on the ground” local chapters.

In Gear Career is having success in making the grassroots networking work. In the Hampton Roads area, several spouses have found jobs connecting through the organization, and in West Point, In Gear Career has connected 21 spouses in the past year with jobs and countless referrals and interviews.

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MILITARY KIDS WEBSITE ALSO HELPS PARENTS, EDUCATORS Press Release National Center for Telehealth and Technology

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, WASH.

The Defense Department website for military children has added new features to help parents and educators explain difficult topics of the military lifestyle to children.

Since its launch in January of 2012, MilitaryKidsConnect.org has served more than 125,000 visitors and won five industry excellence awards. To mark the one-year anniversary, the website added new content designed for children, parents and educators, officials said.

The new features include: ■ Military culture videos and lesson plans for teachers, school counselors and educators to better understand the differences between military and civilian youth.

■ Graphic novels and mini-documentaries by military kids sharing their experiences.

■ New modules for children and parents on handling grief, loss and

online MilitaryKidsConnect.org is an online community of military children that provides access to age-appropriate resources to support children from predeployment, through a parent’s or caregiver’s return.

physical injury.

The website, created by the Defense Department’s National Center for Telehealth and Technology, known as T2, uses innovative ways to help military youth cope with the unique strains of military life.

In addition to disruptions from parents deploying to assignments away from home, military children are affected by moving frequently, changing schools and making new friends.

They also have to live with readjustment issues when a parent returns from deployments. These issues may include post-traumatic stress and physical disabilities.

“After watching the interaction

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MC2 Antonio Peter Turretto Ramos Cmdr. Matt Barker, Executive Officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131, is reunited with his wife and children during a homecoming celebration for the squadron.

VFA-131, part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7.

with kids on MilitaryKidsConnect this past year, we saw many conversations about trying to understand the issues they live with,” said Dr. Kelly Blasko, T2 psychologist. “We developed the added features to help parents and teachers answer the questions the kids were sharing with each other.”

Blasko said the website is continuing to add features and information to military children with the special challenges of living in a military

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family. Separations, moving and changing friends frequently may be unusual for civilian children, but it’s a normal lifestyle for military children. The website helps them live in that world, and hopefully, makes it more fun for them, Blasko added.

The National Center for Telehealth and Technology serves as the primary Defense Department office for cutting-edge approaches in applying technology to psychological health.

There are so many wonderful organizations that help our community. If you look closer, there are groups lending a hand to specific individuals within our community as well. As you may already know, one of my favorite organizations to work with is Wounded Wear (WW).

Born out of the founder’s own needs when recovering from wounds sustained in combat, WW has made it their mission to make things a little “easier” on our Wounded Warriors. It will never be easy but with organizations like WW, the little things make a huge difference in the battle to recover. As it says on the website, “Helping warriors rediscover the hero within.”

Now, a wonderful night planned in Norfolk will help Wounded Wear continue it’s mission. Planning is well underway for the 3rd annual Toast to the Heroes. The event will be held on Feb. 9 at the Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center in Norfolk at 7 p.m. Simply put, this is going to be awesome and I would not miss it for the world!

There will be tasting of 12 different wines, locally brewed beers from Young Veterans Brewing company and Blue Ridge Mountain Vodkas. The cocktail event will have food, entertainment and an incredible silent auction!

The best part about the event is the ticket money and proceeds raised in the silent auction (which is already up and running online) will go directly to helping Wounded Wear grow and provide. If you don’t know much about Wounded Wear and the heroes behind it, or to find out more information about the Toast to the Heroes, please visit www.woundedwear.org I hope to see you there! I will be in a cocktail dress and combat boots … supporting the Boot Campaign that night too!

You can catch Bianca Martinez anchoring the 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts with Kurt Williams, Barbara Ciara, and Juliet Bickford during the work week.

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Reach out to Bianca at bianca. martinez@wtkr.com.

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President promises continued support at Inaugural Ball

By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service

Thank you for volunteering. Thank

WASHINGTON

President Barack Obama opened the first Inaugural Ball extending “extraordinary gratitude” to the men and women in uniform, and promised to ensure they have everything they need as they defend Americans’ freedoms every day, Jan. 22.

Speaking to hundreds of service members, including Wounded Warriors and Medal of Honor recipients, Gold Star families and veterans gathered at the Commander in Chief’s Ball, and via a televised webcast with troops deployed to Afghanistan, the president said it’s impossible to say “thank you” enough to those who serve.

“Thank you for volunteering. Thank you for stepping up. Thank you for keeping us strong. Thank you for always making us proud,” he told the gathering.

“I have no greater honor than being your commander in chief,” he said, drawing enthusiastic applause.

Obama named some of the accomplishments made possible during the past four years and vowed to ensure the military has what it needs for continued success.

“It’s because of you that with honor we were able to end the war in Iraq. Because of you that we delivered justice to Osama bin Laden.

Because of you that it’s even possible to give Afghans a chance to determine their own destiny,” he said. “We are going forward and we’ll keep our military the finest fighting force the world has ever known.”

you for stepping up. Thank you for keeping us strong.

Thank you for always making us proud.”

- President Barack Obama

The president offered special recognition to members of the 3rd Infantry Division and Regional Command South, who are deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan. He spoke via teleconference with Army Sgt. 1st Class Orlando Jackson and Army Sgt. 1st Class David Wood from the 3rd Infantry Division’s Falcon Brigade, Task Force Light Horse; and Air Force Master Sgt. Robert Skowronski and Air Force Master Sgt. James Godlewski of the 807th Expeditionary Air Support Operations Squadron.

“We know it’s tough being away from your families. We know the incredible sacrifices and challenges that you make every day,” said Obama. “But I can tell you that you’ve got a room full of patriots here.”

“And although I’ve got to admit that they’re a little spiffied up right now,” he continued, drawing laughter and applause, “their heart and soul, their dedication, their sense of duty is at one with every single one of the folks who are in Kandahar right now.”

Reflecting on his swearingin on the steps of the U.S.

Above: President Barack Obama (far right) speaks to service members while their senior enlisted advisors listen during the Commander In Chief’s Ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., Jan. 21.

Left: President Barack Obama (center) dances with Air Force Staff Sgt. Bria Nelson and First Lady Michelle Obama (far right) dances with Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Timothy Easterling during the Commander In Chief’s Ball.

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Capitol earlier in the day, Obama said he biggest cheer he received was as he spoke about “the extraordinary men and women in uniform that preserve our freedom and keep our country strong.”

He offered assurance that the nation will continue to stand by them and give them the tools and support they, and their families, require.

“We’re going to make sure that you’ve got the equipment, the strategy [and] the

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Four service members were selected for honorary dances during the ball. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bria D. Nelson of the 579th Medical Operations Squadron, Joint Base

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New directive to remove the almost 20-year ban of women serving in combat on the front lines

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Continued from B1 the remaining restricted occupational fields within our military, while adhering to the following guiding principles developed by the Joint Chiefs of Staff: ■ Ensuring the success of our nation’s warfighting forces by preserving unit readiness, cohesion and morale.

■ Ensuring all service men and women are given the opportunity to succeed and are set up for success with viable career paths.

■ Retaining the trust and confidence of the American people to defend this nation by promoting policies that maintain the best quality

online The Joint Secretary of Defense and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Women in Service Review Memorandum can be viewed at http://1.usa.gov/WvgUVW.

and most qualified people.

■ Validating occupational performance standards, both physical and mental, for all military occupational specialties (MOS), specifically those that remain closed to women. Eligibility for training and development within designated occupational fields should consist of qualitative and quantifiable stan-

dards reflecting the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for each occupation. For occupational specialties open to women, the occupational performance standards must be genderneutral as required by Public Law 103-160, Section 542 (1993).

■ Ensuring that a sufficient cadre of midgrade/ senior women enlisted and officers are assigned to commands at the point of introduction to ensure success in the long run. This may require an adjustment to recruiting efforts, assignment processes and personnel policies. Assimilation of women into heretofore “closed units” will be in-

Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta hands Army Lt. Col. Tamatha Patterson a document, which he just signed, lifting the ban on women in combat roles during a press conference at the Pentagon, Jan. 24.

formed by continual instride assessments and pilot efforts.

Using these guiding principles, positions will be opened to women following service reviews and the

congressional notification procedures established by law. Secretary Panetta directed the military departments to submit detailed plans by May 15, for the implementation of this

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Officer Leadership Continuum key to growing Navy leaders

By Susan Henson Center for Personal and Professional Development Public Affairs

VIRGINIA BEACH

A recent update to the Naval Military Personnel Manual’s (MILPERSMAN) Navy Officer Leadership Continuum Training article defines milestone requirements for officer leadership training, Center for Personal and Professional Development leaders said, Jan. 22.

MILPERSMAN 1301-906, which was signed Dec. 14, 2012, spells out when officers are required to attend Navy leadership training that is part of the Officer Leadership Continuum, which consists of the Division Officer Leadership Course (DIVOLC), Department Head Leadership Course (DHLC), Executive Officer Leadership Course (XOLC), Commanding Officer Leadership Course (COLC) and Major Commander Leadership Course (MCLC).

“Navy leadership training is designed to provide officers with the tools to perform – and excel – in demanding leadership jobs regardless of community, specialty or job title,” said Capt. John Newcomer, CPPD’s Commanding Officer. “These courses focus on giving maritime professionals the tools to lead with courage, respect and trust and mentor future leaders to do the same.”

XOLC, COLC and MCLC are offered via the Command Leadership School in Newport, R.I. and are available only to officers selected to those billets, with some exceptions for those selected for an officer-in-charge billet to attend the COLC course on an asavailable basis. DIVOLC and DHLC are offered at CPPD learning sites in several fleet concentration areas.

The MILPERSMAN update restated the requirement for all officers in leadership positions to attend the appropriate CPPD leadership training either as

Navy leadership training is designed to provide officers with the tools to perform – and excel – in demanding leadership jobs regardless of community, specialty or job title.”

- Capt. John Newcomer

part of their community pipeline, if offered, or through a CPPD learning site. The article defines the appropriate leadership training for department heads and division officers, and also clears up previous confusion by providing corrected course names and course identification numbers, according to Cmdr. Jerome Morick, CPPD assistant director of training.

“Communities that have established training pipelines for officers heading to division officer and department head billets get the necessary leadership training course through those pipelines,” said Morick. “Officers not en route to a department head, or division officer tour, who would like to attend the training, can enroll through their command training officer or representative.”

Officer leadership training at all levels is a brief time-out for officers while in transition to the next level of leadership to re-engage on the discussion of leadership skills, awareness, challenges and opportunities to prepare them for the leadership challenges they will face. Morick said it also provides an opportunity to share experiences and best practices among peers from within and outside one’s community.

“Attending these courses provide the tools and time for future division officers and department heads to focus ahead of their assignment and be ready for the challenges that will greet them as soon as they arrive,” said Cmdr.

Kevin Boykin, CPPD Sites West director and CPPD Learning Site San Diego instructor.

Navy leadership training is an iterative process, according to Morick.

“It’s not meant to be a one-time segment of training that, once received, meets a check in the box. CPPD develops training focused to meet the needs of officers at particular career points. DIVOLC and DHLC are part of a leadership continuum that continues throughout the officer’s career. Just like education, this leadership training stays with you regardless of what you do throughout your life, whether you stay in the Navy or separate to pursue a civilian career,” he said.

DIVOLC covers various situations in which division officers may find themselves, whether it involves briefing a senior officer on the status of the division, working with the chief in administering day-to-day division tasking, or sorting out conflicts between members of the division. Facilitators emphasize the importance of the chain of command and how division officers use the chain to meet the command’s mission, according to Lt. Dan Rogers, a CPPD Learning Site Dam Neck DIVOLC instructor.

“DIVOLC is valuable because it provides a forum for junior officers to prepare for their roles as division officers through practical exercises and the experiences of both the instructors and their fellow classmates,” said Rogers.

“Students do not always realize it, but they often can find all of the answers they need from the network that develops between them and their classmates.”

DHLC similarly places value on what students have to contribute and provides expertise in lessons learned from the facilitators. It provides course content in a way designed to appeal to each class member’s preferred learning style. The course places special emphasis on leadership variables that distinguish superior commands from average ones, according to Lt. Cmdr.

Matt Mattro, a CPPD Learning Site Dam Neck instructor.

“We use the collective knowledge of the students as the foundation for learning about leading and managing people, tapping into that wealth of knowledge and experience, and relating it to the course content. With this information, we provide the students with a toolbox of information they can immediately use in their role as a department head,” he said.

“I enjoy facilitating these courses because of the different points of view from officers from diverse backgrounds and designators,” said Lt. Cmdr. Noah Bellringer, a CPPD Learning Site San Diego instructor. “I learn as much from the students as they learn from me.”

In addition to courses offered at one of CPPD’s learning sites, the command also has the ability to provide DIVOLC and DHLC to nearly any command in any location in the world via a Mobile Training Team (MTT) based on need and command support, according to Morick.

Regardless of how and where the courses are completed, “Leader development is essential at all levels of the Navy … junior and senior, officer and enlisted,” he said. “It requires the focus of all hands to be successful as we ‘grow’ our leaders for tomorrow and beyond.”

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be accessed while in theater Continued from B1 response and could be missed if the assessments were done just once or too early.”

Currently, eDHA is fully implemented and is available for Department of Defense (DoD) active and reserve components. Because the tool is web-based, many units complete the assessment while still in theater. The Air Force has completed implementation, while the Army is scheduled to be implemented

by March of this year “With all services using the same assessments, our service members can get their deployment health assessments done in any military treatment facility around the world, including in theater,” said Capt. Michael Macinski, NMCPHC Commanding Officer. “The addition of the enhanced mental health questions will provide a good measure of the effects of the

conflict on resilience and readiness.”

Medical and line leaders across the DoD have offered high-praise for the health status reports that are derived from these deployment health assessments.

“Our monthly Force Health reports provide senior Marine Corps leadership a snapshot of the health and concerns of the Force, enabling us to focus on risk reduction and prevention strategies that improve the health and well-being of our Marines,” said Capt. William Padgett, Director of Preventive Medicine, Health Services, Headquarters U.S. Marine Corps.

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MC2 Erin Lea Boyce Religious Programs Specialist 3rd Class Gardiel Martinez, a Habitat for Humanity volunteer from the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), helps build duplexes during a community service project while his ship was in port Naval Station Mayport for the Week of Valor.

Religious program specialists celebrate 34 years of service

By Christianne M. Witten Chaplain Corps Public Affairs

WASHINGTON

More than 60 religious program specialists (RPs) and guests from across the national capital region gathered, Jan. 19, at the Chesty Puller VFW Post 1503 in Dale City, Va., to celebrate the 34th Anniversary of the establishment of the RP rating.

During his invocation, Chief of Navy Chaplains Rear Adm. Mark Tidd remarked, “RPs have supported the ministry of chaplains from over 100 religious traditions. They have ensured that our people are able to practice their faith, whether at sea or ashore, in combat or in garrison. And they have kept a watchful eye and a ready weapon to provide security in dangerous areas.”

“One moment they can be engaged in combat operations, and in the next moment, bringing hope to people devastated by a natural disaster,” he continued. “RPs have met every challenge with courage, tenacity and creativity.”

The event also featured an inaugural anniversary video message from Master Chief Dino Medler, 13th senior enlisted leader for the RP rating, and Senior Chief Scott Quinn, RP of the Marine Corps, highlighting the significant contributions of RPs. Medler made particular reference to the record number of

“RPs recognized Navy-wide [in 2012] with at least five RPs awarded Sailors of the Quarter and at least nine command Sailors of theYear.”

A POW/MIA table served as a solemn reminder of those service members unable to join in the festivities. Quinn remarked, as he read a script, “we join together to pay our humble tribute to them and bear witness to their continued absence and the purity of their intentions to respond to their country’s call to arms.”

Chief Andy Duprey read the official All Marines Message from the commandant (ALMAR 002/13), citing RPs as “force multipliers that are in tune with the needs of today’s warfighter.”

Chief Montana Sor read the official anniversary letter from Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Michael Stevens where he stated, “It is vital our Sailors, Marines and their families are grounded not only physically and mentally, but spiritually as well.Your motto ‘exceed the expected’ is fitting to the outstanding service and support you provide to them every day around the world.”

The guest speaker for the evening, Master Chief James H. Graham (ret.), was instrumental in the establishment of the RP rating in 1978.

He had recently connected with Medler during a Veteran’s Day service at their community church in Woodbridge, Va. and

was later invited to share his experiences during the RP Anniversary Ball.

During his remarks, he recalled, “once we got approval for the rating, we had to staff it, create a rating badge, as well as set up training for RPs as Navy combatants, serving with Marines.”

He went on to add “the selection for the initial 160 candidates for the rating was very serious business. We got hundreds of applicants and our decision would change their career.”

At the conclusion of his remarks, Medler presented Graham with an engraved pocketwatch with the RP logo on the inside.

The ceremonial cake-cutting followed, which honored the longest serving RP present, Master Chief Thomas McComas, the senior enlisted RP for the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, and the youngest RP present, Seaman Apprentice Angelique Nicole Fernandez, who enlisted in the Navy April 16, 2012 and is currently assigned to Naval District Washington.

When asked how she felt to be a part of the ceremony alongside the master chief instrumental in the establishment of the RP rating, Fernandez replied, “It was such an honor and I will remember this for the rest of my life. I will get to tell my children and my grandkids about it. That makes me so excited.”

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FACE OF DEFENSE: Navy corpsman supports joint team ■ off duty When he is not out on missions, Chief Corpsman Jay Thrailkill volunteers at the post exchange.

He is also completing the few remaining courses for his Bachelor’s degree in healthcare management.

By Army Sgt. Jeff Neff Provincial Reconstruction Team Kandahar

KANDAHAR, AFGHANISTAN

During normal combat patrol missions, an Army medic accompanies an Army unit. But the provincial reconstruction team for Afghanistan’s Kandahar province is not a normal unit.

Composed of Soldiers, Sailors and civilians from the State and Agriculture departments, the U.S. Agency for International Development and other entities, the team is a joint organization.

When Afghans in Kandahar see the team, it is likely that Navy Chief Corpsman Jay Thrailkill is nearby.

“Corpsmen are like jumper cables,” he said. “We aren’t needed until the battery goes, but no matter what, we’re always ready.”

A prior X-ray technician, Thrailkill is the provincial recon-

struction team’s senior enlisted corpsman and has completed more than half of all mounted combat missions since October. He must be familiar with Army infantry tactics and procedures to be effective.

“Chief makes my job easier by going above and beyond what is expected of him,” said Navy Lt. j.g. Jessica Friddle, the team’s senior medical officer.

“His background in preventive medicine helps to ensure that the safety of our unit is always a priority.”

Friddle, a native of Virginia Beach, teaches combat lifesaver refresher classes to ensure that members are fully prepared if medical personnel are not immediately available in an emergency.

The team’s Army medic, Spc. Jerome Jaquis, is serving as a member of the team’s security force and covers the missions that

Thrailkill isn’t on. And with most of the team certified in combat lifesaving, ample assistance is available if it’s needed.

Thrailkill said his best times in Afghanistan are when he is out on mission.

“My primary role is to be ready,” he said. “Most of my work is done from the vehicle, unless the mission requires that we have a long walk.”

Various duties keep Thrailkill busy as he medically prepares the vehicles for anything that could go wrong. He checks his equipment before each mission and inventories each week.

This is not the first time Thrailkill has worked in the interservice realm, with seven deployments under his belt. He has served in Japan, Kuwait and Williamsburg, as well as on the USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63), USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) and USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). His service brings more than 22 years of medical experience working in the joint environment to the Kandahar team.

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It’s no surprise that Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Shirra Dickerson wound up being a Recruit Division Commander (RDC) – she’d planned it from the start.

When Dickerson joined the Navy in 2004, after briefly considering the Air Force, she wanted two things: to become a Fleet Marine Force (FMF) corpsman and return one day to boot camp, this time wearing an RDC’s red aiguillette instead of a recruit ball cap.

“I decided being a military dependent was not for me,” she said, who entered Navy boot camp two years after her husband enlisted in the Marine Corps. “I had always wanted to be in the medical field, so when I went to the recruiter, Hospital Corpsman was the only thing I would take.”

Hoping to be co-located with her husband, and feeling a strong pull towards the field, Dickerson wanted to take the route of the FMF corpsman, serving as “Doc” to Marines. After eight years of marriage, Dickerson and her husband have only been stationed together once. After backto-back tours at hospitals, however, Dickerson faced the possibly of a third rotation in a hospital setting.

There was one other opportunity: RDC duty.

“I wanted to be that person that transitions people from civilian life to Sailor, to know that I had an impact at the start of their careers,” she said. “Hopefully, I’m giving a positive outlook to them at the start of their Navy life.”

The Fowlerville, Mich. native sums up the RDC experience as two sides of the same story.

“The nightmare can be the long hours, when you try so hard to train recruits, and they just don’t get it or they don’t do well on an inspection,” said Dickerson. “Then, they’ll do something out of the blue that blows you off of your feet. But the dream is the whole idea of being able to be here and mold people, training them in the basics of the Navy and seeing how they change.”

Dickerson credits mentorship she received in the fleet with developing her leadership and mentorship style at Recruit Training Command (RTC).

“I’ve had a lot of mentors. The major one who made an impact on my life is Chief Gerfy,” said Dickerson. “He took the time to explain things to us, or if you asked a question, he’d look up the answer in the instruction with you.

He didn’t just give you the answer – he showed you how to find the answer.

When I train recruits, I try to tell them how they can find the answers for things, or who they need to talk to.

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I’ve seen in my career.”

Dickerson has earned a Bachelor’s degree in psychology while in the Navy, enrolling in Campbell University in Buies Creek, N.C., where she was able to take a blend of classes online and in person. She is currently halfway through a Master’s degree in healthcare administration. Once her education is complete, she plans to apply for an officer’s commission through the medical service corps in-service procurement program (IPP).

“All I do right now is school,” she explained.

“That’s all I do right now in my spare time [too]. I try to stay healthy and P.T. [but] it can be a challenge.”

Dickerson recently took the chief petty officer exam, being eligible for the first time during the 2013 cycle. Though admitting to being “anxious, unsure and excited” about the selection cycle for chief, she knows she will stay Navy for her career regardless of the outcome. She will leave RTC later this year, finally to her long-awaited billet with a field medical training battalion, with follow-on orders to the Third Medical Battalion in Okinawa.

Dickerson will at that point be co-located with her husband.

“It’s been quite interesting,” she said, “because I’ve only worked with a few rates before, but here at RTC, I’ve worked with and met people in every rate possible, rates I never knew about. To hear their sea stories and their experiences, it really opened my eyes to what is out there.”

Though Dickerson is leaving RTC this year, the experience will stay with her.

“The best thing about RTC is seeing how the recruits change from processing days to the day of graduation,” she said. “They’re surer of themselves.

They’re more independent.

My hope was to mentor, train and build Sailors so that they do well out in the fleet.”

Recruit Training Command graduates more than 37,000 basically trained Sailors annually.

To find more information, visit www.bootcamp.navy. mil, or www.facebook.com/ NavyRecruitTrainingCommand.

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FEEL THE FREEZE AT THE ANNUAL POLAR PLUNGE VIRGINIA BEACH

Run. Plunge. Play. Repeat. We’re repeating the coolest event on the beach, the Polar Plunge Winter Festival benefiting Special Olympics Virginia, Feb. 1 - 2, between 6th and 9th streets at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.

More than 3,300 thrill-seekers – including Mayor Will Sessoms – are expected to brave the chilly Atlantic Ocean wearing nothing but swimsuits and zany costumes to help Special Olympics Virginia reach its $1 million fundraising goal. Proceeds from the Plunge help provide year-round support to more than 11,000 Special Olympics athletes and 20,000 volunteers across Virginia.

This year’s Polar Plunge, presented by FM99, 106.9 the FOX, WTKR NewsChannel 3, WGNT, Wawa, Virginia Natural Gas, Booz Allen Hamilton and the Virginia Law Enforcement Torch Run, kicks off Friday at 10:30 a.m. with the Cool School Challenge, an exclusive opportunity for school groups to take the Plunge (the actual Plunge is at Noon). The Polar

Plunge Winter Festival begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, with the actual Plunge taking place at 2:30 p.m.

Additional event highlights: ■ Polar Plunge 5K – 1,000 runners will “dash” before they splash at the Plunge 5K, presented by the Virginia Law Enforcement Torch Run and Tropical Smoothie. The run begins at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday at 8th Street and the Boardwalk.

■ Pee-Wee Plunge – Kids 10 and under will jump into a “cool” kiddie pool between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday under the Main Tent.

■ Friday and Saturday Beach Parties – Join us at the Friday Night Plunge Party from 6 to 10 p.m., featuring the Deloreans, and then celebrate with at the Saturday Night Beach Bash from 6 to 10 p.m., featuring local band Butter.

■ Boogie Down the Boardwalk Costume Parade and Contest – Dust off your tutu, grab your loudest wig and join thousands of others in costume. Boogieing begins at Noon on the boardwalk at 6th Street.

■ The Plunge will take place at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday at 6th Street, rain or shine.

For more information, visit www.polarplunge.com.

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■ for a good cause Since 1993, more than 33,000 plungers have raised more than $7.5 million for Special Olympics Virginia.

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Brick by Brick: Naval Museum to host LEGO shipbuilding event Press Release Hampton Roads Naval Museum

NORFOLK

Calling all shipbuilders ... bring your LEGO ships to the Hampton Roads Naval Museum (HRNM).

Building with LEGO’s is a celebrated pastime where enthusiasts of all ages collect and create miniature models. In the spirit of creativity in an age of ever-increasing scientific and technological importance, the Hampton Roads Naval Museum is holding a free program about building ships with LEGO’s, Feb. 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

HRNM wants people to bring their already-built LEGO ship – made from a kit or from scratch – to display at the museum for the day. At 2 p.m., HRNM will hold a ship contest. Prizes will be given to the winners of the best adult-built ship and best child-built ship brought in before 2 p.m.

Don’t have a ship made already? Never fear,

HRNM will set up a shipbuilding station during the program, where anyone can build their own ships to enter into the contest, or create one from HRNM’s own diagrams. All of HRNM’s new ship designs are based on real ship models in the museum gallery. Participants will learn the science behind building ships, while using LEGO’s. Have fun showcasing your talent while connecting with enthusiasts in the Hampton Roads community.

Several activities will accompany the event, so be sure to bring your creativity to the museum.

This program is for both children and adults. If you can’t make it to the event, you can set up a time to drop off your LEGO ship prior to Feb. 2.

The event is in coordination with the Civil War Navy Sesquicentennial, an official U.S. Navy Commemoration, and in partnership with the Hampton Roads LEGO User Group (www.hardlug.com) and Bricks 4 Kidz (www.bricks4kidz.com).

For more information, visit HRNM’s Facebook pag page at www.facebook.com/HRNavalMuseum.

T The Hampton Roads Naval Museum, located on the second level of Nauticus, introduces visitors to more than 237 years of U.S. Naval history in Ha Hampton Roads. One of 11 officially operated U.S. N Navy museums reporting to the Naval History and Heritage Command, the museum houses a rich collection of authentic uniforms, weaponry, underwater artifacts, detailed ship models and artwork. Admission is free.

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■ ship plans For those planning to build a LEGO ship on-site, the Hampton Roads Naval Museum will provide their own diagrams based on real ship models in the museum gallery.

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Calendar Largest center in USO history scheduled to open at Ft. Belvoir For a complete list of events in Hampton Roads or to submit your own, visit www.flagshipnews.com/calendar

Salute to theTuskegee Airmen ■ When: Feb. 2, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

■ Where: Virginia War Museum, 9285 Warwick

Blvd., Newport News ■ For more information, contact: 247-8523, or visit www.warmuseum.org Meet the men of the U.S. Army Air Corps who took to the skies while fighting the Axis powers aboard and segregation at home. The event will feature a showing of “The Tuskegee Airmen” movie starring Laurence Fishburne and Cuba Gooding, Jr. at 11 a.m.; personal reflections of the Airmen at 12:30 p.m.; meet the Tuskegee Airmen: display and signing from 1 to 3 p.m.; and another showing of the Tuskegee Airmen movie at 1:30 p.m.

Healthy Heart Challenge ■ When: Starts on Feb. 1 ■ Where: Portsmouth Fitness & Sports ■ For more information, contact: 967-2500

Log your cardiovascular workout minutes and the top five will receive a prize.

Football Bash ■ When: Feb. 3, 7 p.m.

■ Where: NNSY, Strike Zone Bowling Center ■ For more information, contact: 396-3808

All-you-can-bowl for only $12, includes shoes, 50 cent wings and hot dogs; $14 large, one-topping pizza and soda special. Call 396-3808 for reservations.

Racquetball ladder tournament ■ When: Feb. 4 to March 29 ■ Where: NSN, Waterfront Athletic Complex ■ For more information, contact: 444-1212

Compete for free in several divisions. Open to active duty service members and DoD civilians assigned to NSN.

Spring soccer registration

FORT BELVOIR, VA.

On Feb. 5 at 1 p.m., Fort Belvoir will host the opening of the largest center in USO history. The USO Warrior and Family Center will support wounded, ill and injured troops, their families and caregivers and local active duty troops and their families.

The grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

The USO Warrior and Family Center at Fort Belvoir will be a place where families of our wounded, ill and injured troops can be together, away from the hospital environment.

It will also be a place where they can reconnect with their fellow service members and their community, and make the necessary transitions to service or civilian life. Here, they can enjoy a home-cooked meal, their children can play, and troops and their families can rest, relax and begin to work toward the future in a positive and supportive environment.

■ center to help The center is an integral part of the Warrior Transition The USO Warrior and Family Center measures more Unit (WTU) Complex at Fort Belvoir. The USO amenities than 20,000 square feet and includes a business on the center’s grounds provide a central gathering place to center, dining room, healing gardens as well as a enhance the most important non-clinical needs of the pagame room and music room. tients and their families. Strategically located directly adjacent to the WTU, our healing heroes and their families and caregivers have easy access to the hospital and a host of sup■ Family strengthening port services to help in their recovery process.

■ Positive behavioral health The building – which measures more than 20,000 square ■ Education feet and has more than 20 unique spaces – includes a busi■ Employment ness center, dining room, healing gardens, as well as a game ■ Community reintegration room and music room that will provide a place for USO WarFor more information, contact Gayle Fishel at (703) 908rior and Family Care programs and activities that promote: ■ Physical health and recreation 6433 or Michelle Shortencarrier at (703) 864-6429.

DMV OUTFITTED WITH WHEELS, SERVICING MILITARY BASES HAMPTON ROADS

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is putting their services on wheels and visiting the Hampton Roads area during their DMV 2 Go drive across the state to provide mobile services.

DMV 2 Go is a fleet of five mobile customer service centers ready to bring DMV services to Virginians at convenient locations. During their visits to each location, they will provide the same full services as you would receive if you walked into a DMV building in your area.

The mobile services will begin Feb. 1 and visit various locations to include military Naval Exchanges (NEX).

The handicapped-accessible full-service office-on-wheels is equipped to process all DMV transactions, including: ■ Apply for or renew your ID card – available for adults and children.

■ Apply for or renew your Driver’s License – take road and knowledge tests; get your picture taken. Reinstate driving privileges.

■ Apply for a veteran ID card.

■ Get a copy of your driving record.

■ DMV 2 Go mobile locations JEB Little Creek - Ft. Story NEX (1170 Amphibious Dr., Va. Beach) – Feb. 5, March 28, April 25, May 23, June 27, July 18, Aug. 22, Sept. 26, Oct. 24, Nov. 14, Dec. 12 Hampton Veterans Hospital (100 Emancipation Dr., Hampton) – Jan. 10, March 14, June 13, Sept. 12 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard NEX (1560 Andre St., Portsmouth) – Feb. 6, March 8, April 5, May 3 NAS Oceana NEX (NAS Oceana Bldg. 292, Va. Beach) – Feb. 25, March 29, April 29, May 31, June 28, July 31 Naval Station Norfolk NEX (1560 Mall Dr., Norfolk) – Feb. 11, March 18, April 22, May 20, June 24, July 15, Aug. 19, Sept. 24, Oct. 21, Nov. 4, Dec. 2

■ Obtain vehicle titles, license plates, decals, transcripts.

■ Order disabled parking placards or plates.

■ Get fishing and hunting licenses.

■ Have you moved? Stop in to update your address on your DMV record. You can also update your voter registration address and organ donor status.

■ Request a Personal Identification Number (PIN) to set up a myDMV ac-

count – receive DMV notices via email or phone; conduct secure transactions on the DMV website.

■ Search for other state services through a wireless Virginia Internet portal.

■ And much more.

For more information, visit www.dmv NOW.com/DMV2GO. To see additional locations by jurisdiction, visit www.dmvnow.com/webdoc/citizen/pdf/dmv2go_schedule.pdf.

■ When: Feb. 4 to March 1; 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

■ Where: JEB Little Creek and Fort Story Youth Centers ■ For more information, contact: 462-8718, or 422-7714

Hampton Coliseum set to host funk, reggae festivals

Season starts on April 20. Registration fee is $40 and a birth certificate is required upon registration.

Hoops skills challenge ■ When: Feb. 6, 8:30 to 10 a.m. or 1:30 to 5 p.m.

■ Where: NSA Hampton Roads, NH-30 Gym ■ For more information, contact: 836-1810

HAMPTON

The Hampton Coliseum boasts back-toback concert events in the beginning of February with the Hampton Funk Fest, scheduled for Feb. 1, and the 2nd annual Hampton Reggae Fest, scheduled for Feb. 2.

Passing, dribbling and shooting obstacle course. Run it for free. Open to active duty, reservists, retirees and DoD civilians.

Hampton Funk Fest

Admirals Military Appreciation Courtesy photo ■ When: Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m.

■ Where: Norfolk Scope ■ For more information, contact:

Charlie Colon at charlie@norfolkadmirals.com, or call 640-1212, ext. 23 The Norfolk Admirals hockey team will be holding a Military Appreciation Night for their game on Feb. 8. Tickets are $11 and can be purchased at the Scope Box Office with a valid military ID. Group tickets are available thru the admirals Group Sale Office for $9 each for groups of 15 or more.

VA Veteran’s Health Exposition ■ When: Feb. 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

■ Where: Hampton Roads Convention

Center, 1610

Coliseum Dr., Hampton more information, contact: 423-7100, or visit www.dav21virginia.org ■ For

Norfolk’s disabled American Veterans Chapter 21 and the National Organization for Aortic Awareness is presenting the first ever Veteran’s Health Exposition for veterans, active duty members and their families.

Sponsored in part by Medtronic, Inc., this free health expo will feature free Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screenings for the first 100 veterans. Preregistration is required for the free screening offer.

Zoinks! Scooby-Doo Live coming to Constant Center NORFOLK

The much-loved Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang take center stage in an all-new family musical, “Scooby-Doo Live! Musical Mysteries,” presented by Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Life Like Touring.

Featuring everyone’s favorite characters from one of television’s longestrunning animated series, “ScoobyDoo Live!” is set to thrill audiences at Ted Constant Center on Feb. 1 and 2.

Tickets start at $12 and may be purchased online at www.COXTix. com, by dialing (888) 3-COXTix, or at the Constant Center Box Office.

For more information, visit www.

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In this exciting new production, Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang have been called upon to help solve an epic mystery. A troublemaking ghost is haunting a local theatre and Shaggy, Fred, Daphne, Velma and Scooby-Doo are on their

way in the Mystery Machine to crack the case. With crazy ghosts, perplexing puzzles and an abundance of Scooby Snacks, it’s Scooby-Doo and friends at their best, travelling across the country, solving mysteries wherever they go.

“Scooby-Doo Live! Musical Mysteries” features big musical numbers, including the evergreen Scooby-Doo theme song, “Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?,” alongside original groovy tunes, including “Round Every Corner” and “We’re Mystery Inc.” “The timeless antics of ScoobyDoo and his mystery solving gang have been delighting kids for generations,” said Brad Globe, President, Warner Bros. Consumer Products.

“We are thrilled to be bringing the Scooby gang home to North America in this exciting new musical for the whole family. Scooby fans of all ages will truly enjoy this immersive and entertaining experience.”

The Hampton Funk Fest returns, featuring Bootsy Collins, Zapp, Rose Royce, Con Funk Shun and Lenny Williams. Fans “Can’t Stay Away” from funk legend Collins and his star-studded bass guitars. With major hits, this Rock and Roll Hall of Famer is sure to put on one memorable show. The “auto-tune” we hear in popular music today is influenced by Zapp’s famous “talk box.”

Fans are sure to sing along to favorites by Rose Royce.

The Funk Fest starts at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $43.50.

For more information, call 838-4203, or visit www.hamptoncoliseum.org.

Hampton Reggae Fest Buckroe Beach Reggae Fest and Hampton Coliseum are pleased to announce the 2nd annual Hampton Reggae Fest, which will feature The Archives, Ever-G, Meagan Simone, Nature’s Child, The Dharma Initiative, Stable Roots, Jesse Chong Band, Session Rockers, United Souls, Jr Mixx, DJ Badjoe, DJ Jerseygoodas, DJ Philosophe, Conscious Brothers, Kerri Thurman and more. This will be an all-day event that runs from 2 to 10:30 p.m., and will be jam-packed full of positive vibes and great music.

Tickets cost $50 for VIP, $15 for adults and $5 for children ages 2 to 12.

For more information, visit www.hamptonreggaefest.com.

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GMC Denali offers personal luxury

By Ken Chester, Jr. Motor News Media Corporation

GMC is expanding its exclusive Denali subbrand with the 2013 Terrain Denali, bringing a new level of style and power to the luxury small SUV segment. It is distinguished with unique exterior and interior appointments, exclusive wheels and the radar-based safety technologies.

Standard power for the Terrain Denali is generated by the Ecotec 2.4L four-cylinder, which also features direct injection and camshaft phasing to optimize performance and fuel efficiency.

Torque is communicated to the street through a Hydra-Matic 6T45 six-speed automatic transmission with an “Eco” transmission mode that alters shift points to improve fuel economy.

A larger-displacement 3.6L V-6 engine with direct injection and continuously variable valve timing is now an available option. Torque for the V6 is transferred to the pavement through a Hydra-Matic 6T70 six-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is also offered.

The Terrain’s bold look is amplified with the signature cues that distinguish GMC’s premium Denali sub-brand, including a chrome grille, body-color fascias and rocker moldings, satinchrome accents, specific headlamp and taillamp designs and dual chrome-finish exhaust outlets (single outlet with the 2.4L). Unique 18inch (with the 2.4L) or 19-inch (with the 3.6L) wheels complete the look.

The Terrain Denali is built on a body-integral structure with single-piece body side stampings and targeted applications of high-strength steel.

These elements create a solid, quiet driving experience. This strong structure supports a fourwheel independent suspension system that – with a long wheelbase and wide front and rear tracks – contributes to car-like ride and handling traits.

The long wheelbase and wide tracks reduce body roll for a more stable driving experience.

New dual-flow dampers are exclusive to the Terrain Denali’s suspension system. This technology provides a smoother ride and improved handling by controlling suspension dampening across a broader range of driving conditions.

Inside the passenger cabin, the Terrain Denali’s updates are highlighted by soft-touch Jet Black leather, which lines the seats and door inserts. Contrast stitching and red accent lighting contribute to an inviting interior. Other Denali-exclusive interior details include: soft-

■ under the hood Standard power for the 2013 GMC Terrain Denali is generated by the Ecotec 2.4L fourcylinder, which also features direct injection and camshaft phasing to optimize performance and fuel efficiency. A largerdisplacement 3.6L V-6 engine with direct injection and continuously variable valve timing is now an available option.

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touch instrument panel with French stitching, leather-wrapped steering wheel with smoked mahogany wood accents, embossed Denali logos on front seatbacks, smoked mahogany wood trim accents, Denali illuminated front sill plates, eight-way power driver and passenger seat, and standard sunroof.

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Convenience features, including a programmable power liftgate, are included on Terrain Denali.

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WHAT IS YOUR HEALTHY WEIGHT?

By Roger Whiteway Contributing Writer

Is there a “Goldilocks,� ideal weight – not too light, not too heavy, but just right for each of us? And just how much is too light or too heavy?

Are you happy with your weight? Oftentimes, carrying extra weight can be a burden, particularly for those serving in the military whose job may demand periods of high exertion. I am no physician or dietician, but I have worked hard with the opposite problem – i.e. maintaining sufďŹ cient weight – throughout my active life.

For those carrying “excess weight,� the standard answer is to work off the pounds through diet and exercise. But, how much should one work off? A new view of health and weight is emerging. It’s called “health at any size,� or “health at every size.�

The Healthy Weight Network deďŹ nes it as “a health-centered paradigm that focuses on total health and well-being, not weight. It promotes active living, eating well without dieting and a nurturing environment that includes respect and acceptance for people of all sizes.â€?

I like this focus on total health – what we think of ourselves is just as important as what our time is in a half mile run or how many pull-ups we can do.

My training as an engineer (I have a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering) taught me to make sure my analysis of any problem identiďŹ es root causes rather than beginning with effects, before applying the laws of motion or physics to solve it.

For me, when it comes to health, the root cause starts with what I think and know about myself, and my willingness to maintain certain standards of thought.

I like to think of it as working from the inside out, rather than the outside in. This spiritual view came to me through my faith practice and study of ancient texts, like the Bible. For me, getting some understanding of my relationship to a higher power provides a stability, grounding and freedom from many limitations I might otherwise put on myself. Whatever practice you choose to center yourself – be it spiritual, yoga, meditation or just mindfulness – it can bring sunlight to problems that appear to hold only darkness.

In 2008, I competed in the National Senior Track and Field meet at the University of Louisville in Louisville, Ky. I had qualiďŹ ed for the meet by winning the

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â– relieve stress Take 10 minutes each day for a relaxation technique. Take occasional 30-second relaxation breaks through the day. Simply empty your mind and relax your body.

Listen to your body. Stress can lead to high blood pressure, chest pain, back pain, indigestion, headaches, diarrhea, insomnia, fatigue, anxiety, depression, sexual problems, inability to concentrate, forgetfulness, confusion, lack of focus, burnout, mood swings, crying spells, irritability and anger.

400m race in Virginia, but it had been many years since I had competed at this level. There were many fans in the stadium, and while warming up, I could not help being impressed with the speed and ďŹ tness of my competitors. Despite putting in all the work to be ready, I found I had no strength in my right leg. The thought occurred to me that this problem might be linked to the pressure I was accepting from the conditions around me.

When the gun went off, the leg was ďŹ ne and I ran well, ďŹ nished strong and was happy with my time. After the race I realized that I had mentally been overwhelmed by the picture of very strong and ďŹ t competitors. It was a real lesson for me in keeping my thought focused on myself

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As a member of the Armed Forces, you are required to meet certain weight and physical ďŹ tness standards. If meeting them is a challenge or worry, consider getting your mental ďŹ tness in order as a foundation for any ďŹ tness or diet program.

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Roger Whiteway is a former Navy A6 pilot, masters state track champ and lifelong competitor. He now serves as spokesman for Christian Science in Virginia.

Worried about getting sick this season? Maintaining a healthy immune system is the key to your overall health. Let’s look at four different things you can do to avoid a visit to the doctor’s ofďŹ ce during the winter months.

1. Having beneďŹ cial bacteria in your gut may be one way to decrease the risk of getting sick.

This “healthy bacteria� is also called probiotics and can be found in a variety of foods, such as yogurt, milk, Tempeh and soy products.

2. A variety of vitamins will also be beneďŹ cial to reducing the health risk and increasing your immune function. Some important vitamins include: A, C, D, E and K, as well as many others. Although all of these are found in popular supplements, such as Airborne, the consumption through whole natural foods may provide many more long-term beneďŹ ts.

3. Hygiene is another factor that doesn’t receive enough credit when considering someone’s health. The simple use of hand sanitizer is reported to possibly reduce the risk of sickness anywhere from 10 to 37 percent, noted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

4. Get plenty of rest and ensure you are taking time off for yourself. Getting adequate sleep, which reports indicate between six to nine hours for adults to function at 100 percent, as well as resting from training days. Sleep deprivation can eventually result in injury or fatigue and will negatively affect your daily performance.

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NASCAR’s annual media tour, held each year in Charlotte, N.C. prior to the start of Speedweeks in Daytona, usually generates offseason news as teams and NASCAR wait for the tour to make any official announcements concerning the upcoming season.

This year’s tour, held last week, was no different, except that some of the biggest news came the day after the tour ended when Danica Patrick and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. confirmed to the Associated Press that they were dating each other.

It had been rumored for weeks that Patrick, who announced last fall that she was divorcing her husband, Paul Hospenthal, and Stenhouse, the two-time and defending Nationwide Series champion, were romantically involved.

Stenhouse, who will face Patrick in the Sprint Cup circuit’s Rookie of the Year contest this season, was questioned about their relationship during the media tour, but offered little insight. The two spoke with the AP the next day and insisted that their off-track relationship won’t affect the way they race each other on the track.

Stenhouse, 25, is moving up to Cup to drive the No. 17 Ford at Roush Fenway Racing.

Patrick, 30, will drive the No. 10 Chevrolet for Stewart-Haas Racing.

On the tour, Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) announced that it had signed Kyle Busch to a long-term contract extension. Gibbs also will field the No. 54 Toyota in the Nationwide Series with Busch as its primary driver.

Busch, for the most part, raced his own car in the Nationwide Series last year, but without the success he’s had in Gibbs’ cars in the past.

“This is a big deal for us,” said JGR President J.D. Gibbs. “It’s no secret that you have to have great drivers to win in NASCAR, and in the past year, we’ve been able to secure longterm deals with Kyle and Denny [Hamlin], and of course we were able to add Matt [Kenseth] as well. Kyle is a big part of our success at JGR and we’re thrilled to know he will be with us for a long time.”

Busch, who drove for both Roush Fenway Racing and Hendrick Motorsports earlier in his career, said he looked around and decided that staying with Gibbs was his best opportunity.

“I did have options, which was awesome,” he said. “I just felt like this was the best place for me. I’ve been here for a while now.”

Busch said the lineup of drivers and crew chiefs at Gibbs weighed heavily in his decision.

mmaschedule BELLATOR 87 Jan. 31, 10 p.m., Spike Featured bouts: David Rickels vs. Lloyd Woodard Guillaume DeLorenzi vs. Patricky Freire Will Brooks vs. Ricardo Tirloni Thiago Michel vs. Alexander Sarnavskiy Courtesy of NASCAR A general view of the new Generation 6 race cars during the 2013 Sprint Media Tour at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Concord, N.C., Jan. 22.

The collaborative efforts between the manufacturers, teams and NASCAR has been unparalleled in my 34-plus years in the sport. We’ve been highly encouraged by the results that we’ve seen at the tests at Daytona and Charlotte.”

- Robin Pemberton, NASCAR’s vice president for competition on the new Generation 6 race car

“It just shows nothing but positive growth over here for this organization,” he said.

At Roush Fenway Racing, team co-owner Jack Roush said he hoped to put Trevor Bayne in a full-time Sprint Cup ride in 2014. Bayne, who is set to run a full Nationwide Series campaign for Roush this season, already runs a limited Cup schedule in the Wood Brothers’ No. 21 Ford. He won the Daytona 500 in that car in 2011.

Roush said Bayne’s move to a full-time Cup ride will require more sponsorship and continued improved performance by Bayne.

There were plenty of sponsor-related announcements last week, most of them involving existing sponsors continuing their relationships, plus a few new sponsors joining the sport. Hertz was among them, announcing that it was teaming with Penske Racing to back cars in both the Cup and Nationwide Series.

Cessna also announced that it would be sponsoring Jamie McMurray’s No. 1 Chevrolet at Ganassi Racing for 10 races this season, joining McDonald’s, Dr. Pepper and Bass Pro Shops.

There also was confirmation that the sport’s most popular driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr., has 13 unsponsored races at this point.

His team owner Rick Hendrick said he’s not concerned and is waiting to sign a backer with the best long-term prospects.

Hendrick also announced that his youngest Courtesy of NASCAR driver, Chase Elliott, will run five ARCA and J.D. Gibbs, president of Joe Gibbs Racing, speaks nine Camping World Truck Series races under to the media during the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour in Concord, N.C., Jan. 24. the Hendrick banner. Elliott, the 17-year-old

son of former Sprint Cup champion Bill Elliott, is in position to take over one of Hendrick’s four Cup cars, if and when one of the current drivers retires.

Jeff Gordon, at age 41, appears the most likely candidate for retirement at some point in the not-too-distant future. He talked about his plans last week, telling reporters that he doesn’t intend to compete into his 50s as many of his peers have done.

NASCAR officials discussed a new trackdrying system that is billed as quicker than the kerosene-burning jet dryers now in use, and more environmentally friendly. Drying the track after a rain has been a painfully slow process in the past, as the process can take up to two hours at most tracks, making for a long wait for fans at the track and watching on TV. “The goal is to improve it by 80 percent,” said NASCAR chairman Brian France. “So that means if we’re drying Daytona off, where it usually took two and a half hours, we get it down to 30 minutes.”

And France said that with the new system they’re close to meeting his goal.

“We’re going to be able to dry Martinsville off in 15 minutes,” he said. “It’s going to be a spectacular thing and all auto racing will benefit from this as we go down the road.”

The new system, which NASCAR owns the rights to, relies on compressed air and heat, plus some vacuuming, to dry the track. The old jet dryers, supplied by the tracks, used the heat from jet engines to blow water off the track as well as dry it.

NASCAR officials also praised the work that has been done on the Generation 6 race car that will make its competitive debut next month at Daytona International Speedway.

“The collaborative efforts between the manufacturers, teams and NASCAR has been unparalleled in my 34-plus years in the sport,” said NASCAR’s vice president for competition Robin Pemberton. “We’ve been highly encouraged by the results that we’ve seen at the tests at Daytona and Charlotte earlier this month, and are optimistic that not only will the cars look great, we believe they will race great … I really believe we’re going to see some of the most competitive, intense and exciting racing that we’ve seen in quite some time.”

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Courtesy photo Veteran action movie star Sylvester Stallone stars as a hitman out for revenge in “Bullet To The Head,” opening in theaters Feb. 1.

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comedy as retired gangsters who reunite for one epic last night.

Val (Pacino) is released from prison after serving 28 years for refusing to give up one of his close criminal associates. His best friend Doc (Walken) is there to pick him up and the two soon re-team with another old pal, Hirsch (Arkin). Their bond is as strong as ever, and the three reflect on freedom lost and gained, loyalties ebbed and flowed, and days of glory gone by. And despite their age, their capacity for mayhem is still very much alive and well – bullets fly as they make a hilariously valiant effort to compensate for the decades of crime, drugs and sex they’ve missed.

But one of the friends is keeping a dangerous secret – he’s been put in an impossible quandaStand Up Guys (R) Stars Al Pacino, Christopher Walken and ry by a former mob boss and his time to find an Alan Arkin in a tough, but touching action acceptable alternative is running out. As the sun After watching their respective partners die, a cop and a hitman form an alliance in order to bring down their common enemy.

A hitman (Sylvester Stallone) teams with a young NYPD detective (Sung Kang) in a high-stakes investigation that leads from dingy back alleys all the way to the power corridors of New Orleans. The unlikely duo, brought together by two vicious murders, take on all who stand in their way, willing to sacrifice everything to exact revenge.

From veteran tough-guy filmmaker Walter Hill (48 Hrs., The Warriors). Jason Momoa and Christian Slater co-star.

rises on the guys’ legendary reunion, their position becomes more and more desperate, and they finally confront their past once and for all.

Warm Bodies (PG-13) A funny new twist on a classic love story, “Warm Bodies” is a poignant tale about the power of human connection.

After a zombie epidemic, R (Nicholas Hoult), a highly unusual zombie, encounters Julie (Teresa Palmer), a human survivor, and rescues her from a zombie attack. Julie sees that R is different from the other zombies, and as the two form a special relationship in their struggle for survival, R becomes increasingly more human – setting off an exciting, romantic and often comical chain of events that begins to transform the other zombies and maybe even the whole lifeless world.

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Success leads Schultz to free Django, though the two men choose not to go their separate ways. Honing vital hunting skills, Django remains focused on one goal: finding and rescuing Broomhilda (Kerry Washington), the wife he lost to the slave trade long ago.

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After scoring a breakout radio hit with his 2009 single, “Boots On,” it seemed as if bigvoiced Mississippi native Randy Houser might fall victim to some ill-timed record label consolidation. Though immensely talented and critically acclaimed, Houser had trouble connecting with follow-up singles like the hard stomping, “Whistlin’ Dixie,” or the gentle ballad, “In God’s Time.” However, in 2011, he found a new home with Stoney Creek Records, tightened up his sound and released what appears to be a career defining single in preparation of a new project.

The current Top-10 hit and album title-track, “How Country Feels,” is a three-minute blast of soulful crossover country. Working with producer Derek George, the sound here is much more polished than his earlier efforts. However, with a clean backdrop, his voice is firmly in the spotlight – and wow can this guy sing. With a bluesy drawl that sounds something like a soul man’s Ronnie Dunn, Houser takes over “How Country Feels” with a powerful voice that demands attention.

From the loose opening notes of “Runnin’ Outta Midnight,” through the dynamic melodic shifts of the acoustic based “Top of the World,” and high up into the bends of the power ballad, “Wherever Love Goes” (a duet with label mate Kristy Lee Cook), Houser shows off a voice that can do it all. “I’m not here for forever / I’m here for the here and now,” he sings with a delicate vibrato on the bluesy “Along for the Ride,” making the most of every opportunity.

On “Goodnight Kiss,” his easy rhythm over an

odd 8/8-time signature further demonstrates the technical chops he possesses. And the fact he’s able to nestle such subtly complex shifts into a pop-laced love song drives home the notion that this is one of the genre’s best voices.

“How Country Feels” does have a more radiofriendly, pop-influenced sound than his earlier works. However, the heart and soul of the collection lies in a series of songs that may not be destined for radio fandom. On “The Singer” and “Power of a Song,” two traditional tracks sitting side-by-side, Houser poignantly describes different takes on a man and the music he creates.

“She loved the singer, she just couldn’t live the song,” he sings on the former, giving an insightful and embattled voice to a wife’s heartache. On the rising, “Power of a Song,” however, he shows that the music can often be bigger than the man that makes it. The album’s closing song might be its best. The rolling autobiographical, “Route 3 Box 250 D,” is pained with tales of a hard upbringing. “When he took to drinkin,’ he’d take it out on us,” Houser sings with a heavy voice as the honesty cuts like a knife.

He does include a couple of hard country tunes reminiscent of the aforementioned, “Whistlin’ Dixie,” but “Sunshine on the Line” and the bootlegger tale, “Shine,” fit nicely into the collection to offer a different sound.

Houser uses the project to take listeners on a journey where honesty rings true. Songs about love, hardship and life come with a powerful voice that is comfortable moving through parts of the genre that span Western to pop. On an outstanding collection where changing scenery makes for a wonderful trip, he lets it be known exactly “How Country Feels” on his best album yet.

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■ houser’s history “How Country Feels” is the third studio album from Randy Houser (above), coming on the heels of “The Call Me Cadillac,” released in 2010, and “Anything Goes,” released in 2008.

Houser’s highest charting single, “Boots On,” reached No. 2 on the U.S. country chart in 2009.

Country legend Aaron Tippin has been performing the Valentines for Veterans concerts for the past three years. This year, he will kick off the series on Feb. 10 in Ann Arbor, Mich., travel to Muskogee, Okla. to play on Feb. 14, and then continue to Poplar Bluff, Mo. to perform on Feb. 15.

The popular national concert series is made possible through the generosity of non-profit organizations and through donations of funds, time and materials from local communities. No admission will be charged to attend this concert “because the price has already been paid” by the sacrifices of America’s veterans.

Tippin also visits with hospitalized veterans who can’t attend the concert before the event. He tunes his guitar and sings at the VA Hospital medical patient’s bedside.

Organization founder, Frank Cimorelli and a group of Prescott community leaders created Valentine’s for Veterans concert events after learning that the divorce rate rises dramatically for veterans coming back from active duty, and also after finding out that holidays often trigger breakups.

There are 16 concerts by major acts in cities nationwide, Frank Cimorelli V4V founder said.

“We don’t charge for tickets,” said Cimorelli. “The price has already been paid by veterans’ sacrifices.”

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Modem rental fee credit for up to 12 months only; requires continued subscription to Digital Phone. After promo, then-current regular rates apply. See www.cox.com. Free install limited to standard pro install on prewired outlets. TV Economy consists of TV Starter service & select cable networks from TV Essential. Digital receiver reflected in advertised retail price.

Other equipment options available & prices may vary. Cable modem required for Internet services. For best performance, use of Cox approved cable modem is recommended. Uninterrupted or error-free Internet service, or the speed of your service, not guaranteed. Actual speeds vary. Phone Premier includes Primary Phone line, features, voicemail, & unlimited long distance. Unlimited plan long distance minutes limited to direct dialed long distance calls within United States & to Canada, U.S.Virgin Island & Puerto Rico & may be used only for residential, non-commercial voice calls. Usage not consistent with such use may subject your account to review and/or suspension or termination of your service. Prices exclude add’l installation/activation fees, add’l equipment charges, inside wiring fees, add’l jacks, taxes, surcharges & other fees. Not all services & features available everywhere.Telephone modem required & will be provided for duration of phone service. Upon disconnection, modem must be returned within 30 days or a monthly rental fee or lost equipment charge will apply.

Modem uses household electrical power to operate & has backup battery power provided by Cox if electricity is interrupted. Telephone service, including access to e911 service, will not be available during an extended power outage or if the modem is moved or inoperable. Telephone service provided by an affiliated Cox entity. WHDVR requires Cox Advanced TV Plus, at least 1 host WHDVR receiver, & WHDVR service fee per host WHDVR receiver. Receivers to view programming in add’l rooms extra. Each host WHDVR receiver can record 2 shows at once. Up to 8 networked host WHDVR receivers & non-host receivers allowed. Each add’l networked WHDVR service fee is $4.99/mo for 12 mos. Credit check and/or deposit may be required. Offer may not be combined with other offers, discounts or promotions. Other restrictions may apply. ©2012 Fox Cable Networks Services, LLC.All rights reserved. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL and the Yellow Border Design are trademarks of National Geographic Society, used with permission. HBO® and related channels and service marks are the property of Home Box Office, Inc. ©2013 Cox Communications, Inc.All rights reserved. 3911661