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ISSUE NAS OCEANA FIRE DEPARTMENT HONORED Navy Fire & Emergency Services Department selected as 2016 Navy Large Fire Department of the Year. » See A3

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Divers visit NC elementary pen pals

By MC2 Charles Oki Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 2 Public Affairs MAPLE, N.C.

Navy divers assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 visited kindergarten students as part of a pen pal program at Central Elementary School in Maple, North Carolina.

The visit is the culmination of a six-month friendship between the Sailors and the students who began sending letters and care packages to the Sailors during their deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. During the visit, the divers let students try on the KM-37 diving helmets, speak through the diver recall system, and try on fins and masks to show them what life is like as Navy diver.

“Today was the first time the Sailors and students were able to meet in the person,” MDSU 2 Executive Officer MDSU 2 Lt. Cmdr. Stephen Andros said. “Even though they’ve never actually met before, the students speak and act as if they’ve known » See DIVERS | A7

MC2 Charles Oki Navy Diver 1st Class Jason Thurston, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, talks about the KM-37 diving helmet to kindergarten students during a community outreach event at Central Elementary School in Maple, N.C. The visit was the culmination of a six-month pen pal program between the students and the divers during their last deployment. MDSU 2, the only east coast mobile diving and salvage unit, is headquartered at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story.

USS Gonzalez goes ‘Beyond the Call’ for fitness

Truxtun aids Pakistani navy sailor

By Ensign Mckensey Smith USS Gonzalez Public Affairs

By MC2 Tyrell K. Morris George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group Public Affairs U.S. 5TH FLEET

Guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) assisted in the medical evacuation of a Pakistani navy sailor.

The sailor, assigned to Zulfiquar-class frigate PNS Aslat was in need of medical attention.

“After finding out the status of the patient, I coordinated with my corpsmen and the chain of command to come up with a plan to provide assistance,” Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Kelvin Murphy said.

That evening, Truxtun sent a crew in a rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) to meet Aslat, pick up the Sailor and transport him back to Truxtun.

“It was just after nightfall so visibility was low, which provided a challenge for our boat crew,” Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Daniel Martinez said.

At approximately

7 p.m., after the sailor was safely aboard Truxton, an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from the embarked Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 70 detachment launched from Truxton to transport the sailor to a shore-based medical facility for treatment.

“Our corpsmen did an outstanding job ensuring the patient was in stable condition prior to transferring him onto the helicopter for medevac to the hospital,” said Cmdr. Troy R. Denison, Truxtun’s commanding officer. “The coordinated effort between our medical team, deck Sailors and embarked air detachment enabled us to respond with urgency and precise execution.”

The sailor is expected to make a full recovery.

U.S. and Pakistan maritime forces have a long history of working through various exercises and realworld operations. These professional engagements have greatly increased » See TRUXTUN | A7

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MCSN Colbey Livingston Capt. Douglas Beaver, left, former commanding officer of Naval Station Norfolk receives a parting gift from Naval Station Norfolk Command Master Chief Marc Puco, right, during Naval Station Norfolk’s change of command ceremony, March 10.

NAVSTA Norfolk holds change of command Capt. Richard McDaniel replaces Capt. Doug Beaver

By MC3 Jeanyra A. Mateo NAVSTA Norfolk Public Affairs NORFOLK

Capt. Richard McDaniel relieved Capt. Doug Beaver as commanding officer of Naval Station Norfolk during a change of command and retirement ceremony, March 10.

SAILORS OF THE YEAR SELECTED Commander of U.S. Fleet Force Adm. Phil Davidson poses with the U.S. Fleet Forces Sea and Shore Sailors of the Year, Cryptologic Technician Technical 1st Class Courtney P. Evers, left, and Personnel Specialist 1st Class Aliscia S. Malone, right.

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Beaver retired from 27 years of honorable active duty naval service. Beaver served as the 46th commanding officer of Naval Station Norfolk from August 2015 to March 2017.

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In support of ongoing Navy health and fitness initiatives, members of the guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) wardroom went to New York City March 3 to participate in a strenuous indoor cycling program at a Peloton Studio.

Gonzalez’ continued efforts to build teamwork and comradery in their leadership combined with the goal of increasing onboard mental and physical toughness provided the trip’s focus. The concept of “toughness” in describing a Sailor, is historically attributed more to the Navy’s expeditionary side of the house, but the Gonzalez chain of command wants to extend that attribute to every Sailor onboard.

“I consider myself a fairly ‘fit’ person in the traditional sense,” Ensign Abdussalaam Kako said, “but the ride itself was very challenging and fun.

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Gonzalez Chief Engineer Lt. Cameron Carlson and other members of the wardroom who were unable to attend the New York session joined nearly 400 other participants » See FITNESS | A7

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School art exhibits to celebrate military child month

By IC3 Kassandra Jagers Naval Station Norfolk Public Affairs NORFOLK

Virginia Beach Public Schools (VBPS) and Norfolk Public Schools (NPS) will be hosting art exhibit events and contests, The Art of Being a Military Child, to celebrate children of service members. The VBPS event will be held at Lynnhaven Mall in Virginia Beach April 5 at 6 p.m. NPS will host their exhibit at MacArthur Center in The Governor’s School for the Arts Gallery

in Norfolk April 6 at 6 p.m.

This event will be the 5th annual celebration for VBPS and the 1st for NPS. The VBPS gallery will have around 700 pieces of art, and NPS will have around 200. “Each piece of art is done by a student currently enrolled in the school system in grades K-12,� regional school liaison officer Debbie Patch said. “Each school was sent criteria for the students to follow, and most schools fit it into their art curriculum. The artwork is done in several different media such

as, crayon, pencil, and we’ve even seen some 3-D pieces.�

Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk Executive Officer Capt. Richard McDaniel was asked to be a guest speaker at the NPS kick-off event. “It is a great honor to speak at this event,� McDaniel said. “I have five children of my own and I have a great appreciation for what our military children and spouses go through while supporting their service member.�

The events are also intended to be contests. Selected judges will be choosing

pieces for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and honorable mention based on the criteria provided at both events. “Every submission is displayed and evaluated by the judges at each event,� Patch said. “The top pieces will be sent to Richmond, Virginia to be displayed at the Department of Education, James Monroe building.�

The art submitted to the events were completed by not only military children but also their peers in hopes to truly encompass how extraordinary it is to be a child

of a service member. “This event is beneficial for both military children and their peers for several reasons,� McDaniel said. “For the military children, it gives them a way, other than vocalizing, to express their emotions about being a military child and for their peers it gives them a way to understand what their classmates go through as a military child.�

These events are two that happen during the month of April to observe the Month of the Military Child. April

is designated to recognize children of active duty, reserve, and retired service members. “I feel these events are extremely important because they help bring awareness to the triumphs and struggles that military children go through,� McDaniel said. “Not only are the service members themselves making great sacrifices, so do their families.�

For more information regarding the events, email deborah.patch@navy.mil.

Lincoln Sailors commit to save money, reduce debt

By MC3 Jessica Paulauskas USS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs NEWPORT NEWS

MC3 Juan Cubano USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Executive Officer Capt. Amy Baurenschmidt speaks during the Women’s History Month observance in the ship’s mess deck.

Lincoln ceremony marks Women’s History Month From CVN 72 Public Affairs NEWPORT NEWS

Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) joined the fleet and the nation in observing Women’s History Month with an all-hands ceremony on the ship’s forward mess decks, March 3.

The National Women’s History Project’s theme for Women’s History Month 2017 is “Honoring Trailblazing Women in Labor and Business.�

The ceremony paid tribute to three Navy women who have broken barriers and blazed a trail for other women to follow – Pioneer computer programmer Rear Adm. Grace Hopper, the first female chief petty officer Navy Chief Yeoman Loretta Walsh and the first woman

to command a strike fighter squadron Capt. Sarah Joyner.

The event’s guest speaker, Lincoln’s Executive Officer Capt. Amy Bauernschmidt as well as the first female executive officer of a Navy aircraft carrier had a key message for the crew about taking advantage of all opportunities that life hands you. “I take it all back to something I learned very early on from a very important woman in my life,� Bauernschmidt said, referencing her mother as a pivotal part of her naval success. “Never pass up an opportunity.�

Bauernschmidt was a senior at the U.S. Naval Academy when Congress repealed the combat exclusion law that prevented women from serving on combatant ships.

She said her class was about

50 days away from selecting future assignments and this act changed the course of her military career. “The Navy chose not to pass up an opportunity; they found a way to get the women from my class on destroyers, cruisers and on combat aircraft,�

Bauernschmidt said. “I could have chosen several different career paths, and I chose naval aviation.

Opportunities can be big or small, extra study time for the exam or putting in an officer package, Bauernschmidt said, but every day the Navy gives you opportunities to improve. “Never pass up an opportunity. You never know if it will impact your life for a day or week. It may affect everyone around you, and it may change the entire course of your life,� she said.

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Sailors made a commitment to save during the annual Military Saves Week campaign, Feb. 27March 4.

Military Saves Week serves as part of the nonprofit organization America Saves and the DOD’s Financial Readiness Campaign to persuade, motivate and encourage service members to save money and reduce consumer debt.

The week provided an opportunity for the command to focus on financial fitness and promote good savings habits to Sailors and their families by encouraging them to set financial goals in order to better prepare for their future. “As adults and as Sailors, you have to be prepared for anything to happen in life as well as at work,� Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Sirsamuel Corley said. “My end goal is to clear out any debt I have acquired through my years of adulthood and to have a cushion for later on in life.�

Command Financial Specialists (CFS) aboard the ship set-up a display on the mess decks to distribute information about taking the Military Saves Pledge, financial planning, investing, retirement planning, and more. The command also shared posts via social media throughout

the week to educate its followers about the campaign and share financial tips.

In a video message to the ship, Commanding Officer Capt. Ron Ravelo commented on the importance of Sailors’ financial security. “By budgeting your money and being fiscally responsible, you can achieve financial security later on in life,� Ravelo said. “A solid financial plan can help you achieve financial independence.�

Abraham Lincoln’s Military Saves Week coordinator Chief Mass Communication Specialist Amy Kirk said, in addition to encouraging members to save, the campaign provides CFSs a chance to discuss the various financial and educational resources available to them aboard the ship as well as through Fleet and Family Support Centers. “We are here to help Sailors save for their future or

their goals – whatever those may be. Lincoln CFSs are asking our Sailors to make a commitment to themselves and start saving today,� Kirk said.

Abraham Lincoln Sailors are encouraged to visit the Military Saves website, www. militarysaves.org, to take the Military Saves Pledge and to change the way they think about money. The pledge inspires you to set a goal and make a plan, not just for the week but through the entire life. “Act now and take the pledge, and commit to taking control of your finances and saving for the future,� Kirk said.

Lincoln is in the final stages of a four-year refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) and is scheduled to be delivered back to the fleet in early 2017.

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NEWS FROM NAS OCEANA

NAS Oceana Fire Dept. and Region Fire Chief recognized for outstanding service

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

Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Navy Fire & Emergency Services Department has been selected as 2016 Department of the Navy Large Fire Department of Year. In addition, its Region Fire Chief Kenneth Snyder, was selected as the 2016 Department of the Navy Fire Chief of the Year.

NAS Oceana’s Fire Department was recognized for its outstanding achievements during 2016. With an active fire warden program from NAS Oceana’s 70 tenant commands, the Fire Department was able to protect over $1 billion in facilities. The emergency medical technicians display an outstanding response time and have assisted numerous training and actual events, attributing to the safety of the service members and civilians at NAS Oceana and the preservation of life. In addition, their efforts and expertise are essential to the success of the annual NAS Oceana Air Show, providing fire and emergency services, ensuring the safety of over 242,000 visitors during the three-day event.

“For us as a Fire Department to become successful I believe we need to know our strengths and capitalize on them, we must know our weaknesses and shore them up through training, or through outreach efforts to experts from other departments who can help us gain the knowledge and experience we need to meet our mission,” Snyder said. “It’s also why fire departments in general, train as hard as we do. We need to ensure we remain

MC2 Jacob S. Richardson Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Fire Department staff and Region Fire Chief Kenneth Snyder, center, pose in front of the fire station at NAS Oceana. The Department was selected as 2016 Department of the Navy Large Fire Department of the Year. Its Region Fire Chief Kenneth Snyder was selected as 2016 Department of the Navy Fire Chief of the Year.

resilient. We don’t get snow days or excessive heat days. The purpose of our training is not just to check our skills but to also purposely stress ourselves so that on the day the real incident comes, we stand ready.”

Taking the lead and responsibility for NAS Oceana’s Fire Department is the Region Fire Chief Kenneth Snyder, who was also awarded for his achievements, expertise, and his strong oversight over the department and its personnel. Snyder, who has over 25 years of firefighting experience and has been a fire chief at NAS Oceana for 12 years, is responsible for directing the activities of the fire department, and for directing all firefighters, ensuring that they receive adequate training and support. As the fire chief, he develops all policies and procedures concerning firefighting in accordance with Navy regulations.

“I am extremely humbled to receive the honor and owe it all to my team; they give me the ability to push

our program ahead and I couldn’t do what I do without them,” Snyder said. “Something I have always loved about this fire department is their incredible “can do” attitude. Where others may start with “no”, we do everything we can to start from a position of “yes” and try to help regardless of the nature of the problem, even if we can’t we still help them find who can help them.”

NAS Oceana’s Fire Department not only focuses on performance, but in training and the continuation and growth of skill, and coordination with other departments. The fire Department certified eighteen personnel in professional firefighting certifications, instructed 16 Naval Reserve fire academy students in ARFF and live fire training requirements, conducted helicopter rescue and paratrooper rescue training with Special Forces, maintained a 100 percent participation in the fire warden program across all 70 tenant commands, and

led from the front by coordinating a major mass casualty drill involving responses from seven area emergency response agencies and over 80 volunteer personnel.

“We had a great emphasis on education, event support, and some great responses this past year,” Snyder said.

“I also think the scope of the individual and group achievements mattered; we had a great variety of personal accomplishments that spanned from lifesaving awards to academic degrees. As a department, we supported all sorts of events and worked with all sorts of other agencies from Virginia Beach Public Schools to the Port of Virginia not to mention our mutual aid Fire/EMS counterparts from our surrounding communities.”

Successes for NAS Oceana’s fire department lies not only with the strength and training of its own personnel, but in its ability to communicate, work, train, and coordinate with other departments and organiza-

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tions. “Our accomplishments would not be possible without the help and support of the staffs at CNRMA Regional Fire HQ, Fire Districts 1 and 2, Virginia Beach Fire Department, Virginia Beach EMS, Virginia Beach EM, Virginia Beach Police Department, Virginia Beach Public Schools, NAS Oceana Air Ops, NASO Airshow Team (which is every NASO dept.), Sentara Healthcare, Port of Virginia, Old Dominion University, Virginia Department of Emergency Mgmt., Morale Welfare Recreation, CNATTU, VR56, and our military firefighters at NALFF Fentress to name a few” said Snyder.

The service of NAS Oceana’s Fire Department is truly a credit to the Navy, its Sailors, the surrounding community, and the essential support received from the civilian workforce.

“When the media reports our activities, we are often referred to as Navy Firefighters, I am proud to be addressed that way, but it has led to the perception in the community that we are all active duty military members,” Snyder said. “On all of our fire trucks is the motto, “Protecting Those Who Defend America”. We are truly very blessed to be able to watch over and protect our military, who have been asked to sacrifice and give so much over this so many years. A lot of people do not know that with the exception of our outstanding military firefighting staff at NALFF Fentress, all of the firefighters at NAS Oceana and Dam Neck, as well as all of the other Hampton Roads bases are staffed by career federal civilian firefighters who are also proudly “Protecting Those Who Defend America” 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.”

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Lincoln Sailors celebrate Seuss books at schools

By MC1 Mark Logico USS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs

AZ2 Justan Williams Sailors from Naval Station Norfolk wait in line at a mobile blood drive truck at outside pier 6. The blood drive is hosted

by Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and donations are for armed service members and their families anywhere in the world during peace time or war.

NAVSTA Norfolk Sailors donate blood All encouraged to sign up to help military families

By AZ2 Justan Williams Naval Station Norfolk Public Affairs NORFOLK

Sailors from Naval Station Norfolk participated in a blood drive held by Naval Medical Center Portsmouth.

“Our quota for the day was 100 units,” Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Deana Mitchell said. “That’s why we encouraged all Sailors to sign up because we usually have to turn away a good number for various reasons. It’s always a positive thing to support your fellow service members.”

Sailors registered for the blood drive and filled out an initial screening. Once the initial screening was done Sailors transitioned

to the mobile facility where they had a secondary screening and had their vitals checked.

“I donate blood because of the people who either need it now or will need it,” Operations Specialist 3rd Class Kevante Martin said.

“There is a need for donating and it is important to me because I know it will be used to save a life.”

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth recommends eating and hydrating before donating.

Before use, donated blood is screened for diseases and contaminants for about three days and then begins a seven-day trip as a top priority delivery item for use in military medical facilities.

Each unit of blood, which can save three lives, is separated into three components; platelets, red blood cells and plasma.

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More than 30 Sailors from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) visited four Newport News elementary schools, March 2, to participate in the 20th anniversary of Read Across America.

Read Across America is an annual reading motivational and awareness program hosted by the National Education Association that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on March 2, the birthday of children’s author Dr. Seuss.

School Counselor from Jenkins Elementary School Sara Brown hosted nine Sailors at her school to read and interact with students.

“Any adult coming into the building and serving as a role model and reinforcing the messages we give our kids is helpful,” Brown said. “We are trying to make our kids college, career and citizen ready, so having a chance to hear from someone who has a good job, who has the opportunity to go to school really reinforces how good they can be.”

Volunteer reader Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Equipment Ivelaw Sealey said he enjoyed reading and the good vibe coming from the children.

“The kids were singing and saying thank you for our service,” Sealey said. “It’s very uplifting.”

After he finished reading,

Photos by MC1 Mark Logico Logistics Specialist 1st Class Corey Keel, ABOVE, and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Equipment Airman Chelsea Belvill, BELOW, read children’s books to students at Jenkins Elementary School during Read Across America day. Abraham Lincoln Sailors were out at several Newport News elementary schools celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday and spreading the joy of reading.

Sealey said the children asked him about being in the Navy.

One child was particularly interested in Navy discipline.

Sealey explained that discipline in the Navy is the same as discipline in schools.

“There are teachers and principals in schools. In the Navy, we have chiefs and officers.

The most important thing is being a good person and being a role model to your friends and classmates.”

Sealey said he was surprised to receive so many questions about the Navy. “I think we are going to have a lot of Sailors out there,” he said.

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NOAA provides weather forecasts, warnings for Naval Station Norfolk Scientists provide reliable information to decision-makers when needed

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) collects real-time weather data to provide Naval Station (NAVASTA) Norfolk with daily weather forecasts, severe storm warnings and climate monitoring.

“NOAA is an agency that enriches life through science.

Our reach goes from the surface of the sun to the depths of the ocean floor as we work to keep citizens informed of the changing environment around them,” NOAA Regional Coordinator Amy Holman said.

From daily weather forecasts, severe storm warnings, and climate monitoring to fisheries management, coastal restoration and supporting marine commerce, NOAA’s products and services support economic vitality at NAVSTA. NOAA’s dedicated scientists use cutting-edge research and high-tech instrumentation to provide citizens, planners, emergency managers and other decision makers with reliable information they need when they need it.

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Fleet Sea and Shore Sailors of the Year announced

By MC2 Michael Fiorillo USFF Public Affairs NORFOLK

Commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Adm. Phil Davidson, announced the 2016 U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) Fleet Sea and Shore Sailors of the Year (SOY) during a ceremony hosted by the Hampton Roads Navy League at the Half Moone Cruise Center in Norfolk, March 10.

Navy Information Operations Detachment Kaneohe Bay Cryptologic Technician Technical 1st Class Courtney Evers was named the 2016 Sea Sailor of the Year and U.S. Navy Expeditionary Combat Command Personnel Specialist 1st Class Aliscia Malone won Shore Sailor of the Year.

“All the Sailor of the Year candidates represent the best the United States Navy has to offer. They all exemplify the attributes of integrity, initiative, accountability, and toughness. The selection process was not an easy one,” Davidson said. “Petty Officers Evers and Malone deserve this honor and are role models for the rest of the fleet.”

The two winners were called on stage with the admiral to be recognized as the crowd, including those whom they competed against, applauded.

Cryptologic Technician Technical 1st Class Courtney Evers: 2016 Sea Sailor of the Year Evers said she was honored by her selection, turning to her fellow nominees she shared these words “You guys are all amazing, we wouldn’t be here if we weren’t helping each other out and having each other’s backs.”

The candidates spent the week participating in several Navy heritage events as well as being interviewed by a panel of master chief petty officers as the final winners were determined.

Personnel Specialist 1st Class Aliscia Malone: Shore Sailor of the Year Malone said she was proud to have been selected and recognized that she was up against the best in the fleet.

She also thanked her biggest supporter, her husband. “No one person can be here alone.

This is such an honor.”

Evers will travel to Washington, D.C., and be meritoriously promoted to chief petty officer by the Chief of Naval Operations. Malone will advance to the final selection process for the Chief of Naval Operations Shore Sailor of the Sailor of the Year nominees get a safety brief on the capabilities of Naval Expeditionary Combat Command onboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story.

MC2 Stacy M. Atkins Ricks

Year.

The Sailor of the Year Program was established in 1972

by Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Elmo Zumwalt and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Whittet. The intent of the competition is to recognize individual Sailors who best represented the ideals of the professional Sailor and the Navy. Initially only Atlantic and Pacific Fleet Sailors on sea duty were recognized.

Within 10 years, however, the SOY program was expanded to include shore duty and Navy Reserve Sailors.

MC2 Michael Fiorillo Navy Expeditionary Combat Command Sea Sailor of the Year nominee Personnel Specialist 1st Class Aliscia S. Malone receives final tips from Chief Yeomen Tiwana Powell before appearing in front of the Sailor of the Year Board. Malone won Shore Sailor of the Year.

MC2 Stacy M. Atkins Ricks Naval Information Forces Sea Sailor of the Year (SOY) nominee Cryptologic Technician Technical 1st Class Courtney P. Evers introduces herself during a training hosted by the U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF) CPO Fleet Training Team. Evers was named the 2016 Sea Sailor of the Year.

Finalists for Fleet Sea Sailor of the Year Hospital Corpsman 1st Class (FMF/SW/AW) Benjamin Foy Marine Corps Forces Command (MARFORCOM), 2nd Battalion 6th Marines, 2D Marine Division Electricians Mate 1st Class (EXW/SW) Kelelu Kromah Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC), Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Expeditionary Support Unit (ESU) 2 Sonar Technician (Submarine) 1st Class (SS) Thomas Hudgins Submarine Force Atlantic (SUBLANT), USS Florida (SSGN-728) (BLUE) Intelligence Specialist 1st Class (IW/AW/EXW/SW) Kevin Pulley U.S. Naval Forces EuropeAfrica / U.S. 6th Fleet, Maritime Coordination Committee for Tomahawk Land Attack Missile Strike Coordination Detachment, Naples, Italy Finalists for Fleet Shore Sailor of the Year Aviation Aerographer’s Mate 1st Class (IW/EXW) Brittany Burris United States Fleet Forces, United States Fleet Forces Command Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class (AW/SW) Christopher Carter Naval Air Force Atlantic (AIRLANT), Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 40 Operations Specialist 1st Class (SW/AW) Circia Howe Naval Surface Force Atlantic (SURFLANT), Afloat Training Group Yeoman 1st Class (SS) Fausto Viera Submarine Force Atlantic (SUBLANT), Submarine Squadron 16 Cryptologic Technician Technical 1st Class (IW/SW/ AW) Jaxi Sehorn Naval Information Forces (NAVIFOR), Farragut Technical Analysis Center

MC2 Stacy M. Atkins Ricks Sailor of the Year nominees practice repelling techniques at Naval Expeditionary Combat Command onboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story.

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Bataan group enters US 6th Fleet From U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs NAPLES, ITALY

The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), entered the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations as part of a routine deployment in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe, NATO allies, and European and African partner nations.

“We are ready to put all our training to the test; we are flexible and capable for any mission that should come our

way.” Commodore of Bataan ARG Capt. Larry LeGree said.

While in theater, more than 4,000 Sailors and Marines of the ARG and MEU will train to share information, experiences, and work together for regional stability.

“The Marines and Sailors of 24th MEU and Bataan ARG are ready and look forward to working with our allies and partners in the 6th Fleet area of operations.” Commander of 24th MEU Col. Ryan S. Rideout said.

ARGs are capable of a variety of operations including amphibious combat opera-

tions, anti-piracy, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

The Bataan ARG is comprised of Amphibious Squadron 8, 24th MEU, amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), amphibious transport dock USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), and amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50). Also embarked as part of the Bataan ARG are Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26, Fleet Surgical Team 6, Tactical Air Control Squadron 21, Assault Craft Unit 4 and Beachmaster Unit 2.

The 24th MEU consists

MC1 Julie Matyascik The amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) departs Naval Station Norfolk. The ship and its amphibious ready group is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in Europe and the Middle East.

of more than 2,200 Marines, including a Ground Combat Element, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Ma-

rine Regiment, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), Combat Logistics Battalion 24 and the MEU

command element. The 24th MEU spent 26 weeks training in mission areas such as security operations, humanitarian relief and amphibious raids.

U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied, joint, and interagency partners in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.

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

Event was part of National Nutrition month

FITNESS |

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Photos by MCSN Colbey Livingston U.S. Fleet Forces Band performs prior to Naval Station Norfolk’s change of command ceremony, March 10 at Naval Station Norfolk. Capt. Rich McDaniel assumed duties as commanding officer of Naval Station Norfolk from Capt. Douglas Beaver during the ceremony.

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across the nation who were able to stay connected with their team and get a good workout by participating in the ride from their homes via live streaming.

Trying to do their part to increase fitness, toughness and a healthy lifestyle, and as March is National Nutrition Month, Gonzalez has changed the menu to offer healthier choices including fruit for dessert, changing iceberg lettuce to kale, expanding salad bar options and making other menu changes to teach Sailors the habit of healthy eating.

In addition, the command fitness leaders have publicized and encouraged their shipmates to participate in

5K runs in town. They have also been conducting the fitness enhancement program three days a week for Sailors who are training for better physical fitness test results.

These changes are in line with the Navy’s efforts to instill a culture of fitness and overall health throughout the fleet and Gonzalez leadership hopes Sailors will continue to make healthy choices long after National Nutrition Month concludes.

In 2015, the Navy changed the body composition assessment threshold to a graduated scale based on age and gender. In 2016, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson discussed the idea of an operational fitness test that

would be more job specific and include events more suited to test a Sailor’s ability to fight a fire or save a shipmate during a casualty at sea. And last month, the Navy gathered experts in the fields of physical fitness, psychology, law and education together as part of a Tactical Advancements for the Next Generation (TANG) event to discuss one of the CNO’s four core pillars of Sailor identity: Toughness.

The ship’s Commanding Officer Cmdr. Les Sobol exemplified that toughness by placing third on the postworkout leaderboard among the 400 riders.

“It was an awesome class,” Sobol said. “My wardroom is energized!”

Continued from A1 ecution of daily operations.

“Beavers inspirational professionalism and innovative focus lead to the safe accomplishment of more than 1,800 ship movements, 3,100 radar radiation and 550 active sonar operations as well as more than 105,000 successful flight evolutions,” Kenney said. “His keen oversight was in the awarding of the prestigious SECNAV Environmental Award, CNO Safety Award, CNIC MWR and Galley 5-Star accreditations, Willoughby Child Development Center NAEYC Accreditation, and Navy Gateway Inn and Suits Zumwalt Award.”

According to Beaver, Naval Station Norfolk has been a strategic asset for the U.S. Navy for the past 100 years.

“Naval Station Norfolk carries the title of the Largest Navy Base in the world. We are unquestionably the most operationally intensive installation in the United States Navy,” Beaver said. “I am proud and honored to have been the 46th commanding Officer of Naval Station Norfolk.”

Beaver accredited the readiness and success of the installation to the people that work in it every day.

“While the hardware here is impressive allowing us to maintain a technological advantage over our adversaries, the Sailors, Department of Defense employees and contractors that bring this base to life are the unarguably the most important asset on the Naval Station,” Beaver said.

“To the men and women of Naval Station Norfolk, thank you for making it happen day in and day out, 365 days a year, in cold, the heat, day and night.”

During the ceremony, Beaver was presented with the Presidential Certificate of Appreciation for service in the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

Naval Station Norfolk Commanding Officer Capt. Douglas Beaver passes sideboys during Naval Station Norfolk’s change of command ceremony, March 10.

MC2 Charles Oki Navy Diver 1st Class Jason Thurston, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, talks about the Mark V diving helmet to kindergarten students during a community outreach event at Central Elementary School in Maple, N.C.

Kindergarten teacher coordinated exchange program

DIVERS | Flag detail members fold the U.S. flag during Naval Station Norfolk’s change of command ceremony, March 10.

Continued from A1 McDaniel was commissioned in 1992 and has served at sea of five U.S. Navy Combatant and two afloat staffs.

He has 25 years of active duty naval service and deployed multiple times to the Arabian Gulf, Western Pacific, Eastern Pacific, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean and Caribbean.

As McDaniel assumed all duties and responsibilities of Naval Station Norfolk as its 47th commanding officer, he thanked Beaver for his contribution to the installation and his encouraging relationship.

“While I’m taking the helm of the largest and most operationally complex naval installation in the world, I’m also saying goodbye to Capt.

Doug “Beav” Beaver, an incredible naval officer and leader, an outstanding mentor and most importantly a wonderful friend,” McDaniel said.

“Your calm demeanor, grace under pressure, and ability to

roll with the punches was an example for myself and set the right tone for the command.”

McDaniel said he looks forward to carrying out the level of excellence behind Naval Station Norfolk.

“As I look ahead, safeguarding the installation, our fleet, the Sailors and families that love and work on the station will be my top priority,” said McDaniel. “We live in a dangerous world, therefore, we must maintain our vigilance and never let our guard down. Second, I pledge my continued support to the Fleet, Family and Warfighter.

Third, I’ll endeavor to make improvements to the installation material condition and appearance. Finally, I look ahead with excitement to the partnership and relationships we’re building with the Commonwealth of Virginia and City of Norfolk.”

the Divers for much longer than one day.”

The program was coordinated through Andros and Kathleen Stadler, a kindergarten teacher at Central Elementary School, who has sponsored deployed MDSU or Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) platoons since 2012. The students would send weekly emails

and monthly care packages to the platoon. The Sailors would write back and send photos of the class’ mascot, a stuffed eagle named George, with them on deployment.

“The students have been looking forward to this day for quite some time,” Stadler said. “For the past six months they’ve seen photos of the Sailors on deployment doing things with George like diving and fly-

TRUXTUN | Sailor expected to

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MC3 J. M. Tolbert The guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) is part of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 2.

ing in helicopters and it really gave them a chance to learn about the service and sacrifice our military members make when they go on deployment. Because of that, they look up to these Sailors as if they were superheroes.”

MDSU 2 is the only East Coast-based mobile diving and salvage unit and is headquartered at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story.

interoperability between the two nations.

Truxtun is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and part-

ners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region.

For more news from Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/5th Fleet, visit www.navy.mil/ local/cusnc/.

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FOAL EAGLE EXERCISE TAKES OFF

U.S., South Korea launch annual exercise to run through April 30

By Terri Moon Cronk DOD News, Defense Media Activity WASHINGTON

U.S. and South Korean military members joined together March 1 to participate in exercise Foal Eagle 2017, Pentagon spokesman Navy Capt. Jeff Davis said.

About 3,600 U.S. service members were deployed to join the 28,000 U.S. troops already based in South Korea for the annual exercise, which will run through April 30, Davis said.

He described the exercise as a series of joint and combined ground, air, naval and special operations field exercises, adding that it is designed in the spirit of the U.S.-South Korean mutual defense treaty of 1953.

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MC3 Alfred A. Coffield Members of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Underwater Dive Team dive off the coast of Jinhae, ROK, as part of exercise Foal Eagle 2017. Foal Eagle is an annual, bilateral training exercise designed to enhance the readiness of U.S. and ROK forces and their ability to work together during a crisis.

“These exercises are defensive in nature, and they have » See EAGLE | B7

Rating experts needed to write advancement exams

By Ed Barker Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center Public Affairs PENSACOLA, FLA.

Active duty Navy chiefs (E7 — E9) interested in shaping the future of their ratings are needed to serve as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for upcoming Advancement Examination Readiness Reviews (AERRs).

Naval Administrative Message (NAVADMIN) 058/17, released on March 8, announced the AERR schedule for April

to Sept. 2017. Based on this schedule, AERR panel members working as fleet SMEs for their respective ratings develop E4 — E7 rating advancement exams for future cycles. Navy chiefs (E7 to E9) on active duty, Full Time Support (FTS) and reservists on Active Duty for Special Work (ADSW) are encouraged to apply and take part in the process.

“The knowledge that our fleet experts bring to the reviews is invaluable, as that’s what makes the exams relevant

and identifies a Sailor with the right skills to select for advancement,” Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center (NETPDC) Command Master Chief James Berhalter said. “AERRs give chiefs direct input toward shaping their community – participants have a say in what their reliefs need to know.”

AERRs vary in length between one-to-two weeks and exam readiness reviews are » See EXAMS | B7

USS Somerset holds first afloat Leading Petty Officer academy

By MC3 Amanda Chavez USS Somerset Public Affairs U.S. 5TH FLEET

Sailors looking to expand their leadership skills and resources came together during the first at-sea Leading Petty Officer (LPO) Academy course in the Navy, held aboard amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25).

The LPO Academy is designed to instruct Sailors to become better leaders and mentors to junior Sailors and themselves, by teaching leaders to influence others to accomplish the mission and use

MC3 Amanda Chavez An amphibious assault vehiclelaunches from the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25).

“professionalism” as the end tool. The program is designed and offered by the Enlisted Leadership Academy, a nonprofit organization in San Di-

ego.

“The LPO Academy gives Sailors the opportunity to learn different styles of leadership thought by first class petty officers who are successful LPOs,” Somerset Command Master Chief Avinash Ramsingh said.

“I love the interaction between the Sailors in the class, because it gives them the opportunity to learn from each other and ask each other the hard questions.

The LPO Academy helps future leaders of the Navy and gives them the tools to become successful.” » See LPO | B7

MC3 Christopher Veloicaza Sailors combat a simulated fire during Damage Control Training Team exercises on the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) during MultiSail 17. The bilateral training exercise improves interoperability between the U.S. and Japanese forces. This exercise benefits from realistic, shared training enhancing our ability to work together to confront any contingency.

US Navy, JMSDF complete annual bilateral training

By Lt. j.g. Soon Kwon USS McCampbell Public Affairs APRA HARBOR, GUAM

Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) completed the annual bilateral training exercise MultiSail 17, March 10.

The six-day exercise consisted of surface action group maneuvers, anti-submarine training, and various other events which tested warfighting capabilities of each participant.

The MultiSail 17 participants included

forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Barry (DDG 52), USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), USS Stethem (DDG 63), USS McCampbell (DDG 85), and USS Mustin (DDG 89); JMSDF surface units JS Ikazuchi (DD 107) and JS Hatakaze (DD 171); and helicopters from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51.

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HeroesatHome Prevent children’s traumatic brain injury From TRICARE.mil

When it comes to traumatic brain injury (TBI), you can’t have too much information. Traumatic brain injuries affect millions of Americans each year, and each TBI experience is unique. Be sure to know the signs and symptoms of TBI as well as how you can prevent yourself and your loved ones from experiencing it.

TBI is caused by an external force, such as blows to the head, gunshot wounds, or the head being shaken violently. Concussion, also called mild TBI, is the most common type of brain injury and can sometimes be difficult to diagnose because a person may or may not become unconscious and the damage may or

may not show up on a diagnostic imaging test, such as a CAT scan. A contusion, or a bruise on your brain, can result from a direct blow to the head and can also cause TBI. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the leading cause of traumatic brain injury is falls. Because the brain is soft and jello-like in consistency and “floats” in the cerebral-spinal fluid in our skulls, when the head is struck or shaken violently it can cause brain injury.

You can help prevent your child from getting a TBI by always using age and size-appropriate car seats, and by making sure they are properly installed. Also, make sure your

child always wears the right helmet for activities such as riding a bicycle or playing sports and make sure it fits right. Wearing a helmet is a must to help lower the risk of serious brain injury and skull fracture. While helmets promote safety, please know that there’s no such thing as a “concussion-proof” helmet.

If you have a toddler, make sure to have gates at the tops and bottoms of stairs to prevent your baby from falling down them. If you take your child to the playground, make sure that there is soft material under the play equipment, like mulch or sand rather than grass or dirt.

TRICARE offers TBI treatment through a robust rehabilitation

benefit that includes occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT), speech therapy and behavioral health services when ordered by a physician as part of a comprehensive individual rehabilitation treatment plan. Though TRICARE does not cover Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy as a stand-alone therapy, many physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists use CRT techniques in their covered therapies and treatments for TBI. For more information, visit the Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy page on the TRICARE website. For specific coverage details, contact your regional contractor.

Improve your nutrition habits this month From TRICARE.mil

Are you ready to put your best fork forward?

Celebrate National Nutrition Month this March by learning and applying strategies for healthy eating.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics celebrates National Nutrition Month each March to teach people of all ages how good nutrition can lead to a healthier lifestyle.

Poor nutrition can lead to a higher risk for

lung, stomach, colorectal and other cancers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It also leads to a higher risk of obesity and can lead to malnutrition, which in children can negatively affect overall health, brain development and learning, and school performance.

The Academy offers several tips to help you have better nutrition. You should make sure to eat breakfast every day and to make half of

your plate fruits and vegetables at every meal.

Make sure to watch your portion sizes and keep healthy snacks on hand. Finally, get educated on food labels and food safety guidelines so that you will know how to make the best nutrition decisions for yourself and your family.

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From rags to ratchet: Are there no riches in military life?

“What the …?” my 16-year-old daughter, Lilly, stopped herself short in front of our minivan on a blustery, rainy morning before school this week. There, in the driveway, was a pile of shattered Lisa Smith Molinari black glass.

Just above the Military spouse shards on the contributor passenger’s rear side was a gaping hole where the window used to be.

“Holy … cow!” I adjusted the expletive to accommodate my teenage companion. Two days prior, I had noticed that the rear window had detached from the mechanical arm that opened it, and made a mental note to do something about it, having no idea that it might blow completely off the side of the van.

I peeked inside the hole left by the absent window and saw gum wrappers floating in rainwater collected in the cup holders. “Good Lord,” I muttered helplessly and told Lilly to get in. Of course, my husband Francis was away with our other car,

so I had no choice but to drive the minivan to school, rain and all.

After dropping Lilly off, I headed straight to the auto body shop to plead my case.

“She’s old,” I told Tiego the mechanic. “We really don’t want to plunk too much money into her.” Our minivan, which we bought used in Virginia Beach 11 years ago, had almost 200,000 miles on her. Even though her headlights were hazy, her body was pitted with chips and dents, there was a crack running across her dashboard, the alloy wheels were corroded, the carpeting was worn bare in spots, and the various school stickers on the rear window were peeling – her engine ran like a top. We were waffling about whether to keep her for a few more years to save money, or trade her in for an upgrade.

I explained to Tiego that I had to take my daughter to Pennsylvania for college visits that weekend, but he wasn’t sure he could get a replacement window in time. I envisioned Lilly and I pulling up to a group of visiting prospective students on an ivy-covered campus,

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and jumping out of our old minivan with a pizza box duct-taped over the window.

“I’ll see what I can do,” Tiego said.

I walked to a nearby coffee shop to wait for the verdict. Tiego called just as I burned my tongue on a cup of green tea. “Well,” he paused, indicating that the news was bad, “I can get the replacement window today, but it will cost $300, $450 with labor.”

“Why am I driving such a hunk of junk, anyway?” I thought. “Francis served in the Navy for 28 years, and all our family has to show

for itself is two used cars, credit card debt, a bunch of Polish pottery and paltry savings? Is this all you get for dedicating your life to military service?”

I wondered whether I should tell Tiego to put our old minivan out for scrap.

But then, I remembered that our minivan was a beauty when we bought her, gleaming white, with only 8,000 miles and lingering new car smell. Through three tours in Virginia, she carted us to soccer games, school pick ups, speech therapy appointments and the commissary. She gave

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me no mechanical trouble during Francis’ yearlong deployment and didn’t complain about all the dog hair, up chuck, stray french fries and fruit snacks that we dropped on her carpeting.

In 2008, she moved with us to Germany, where she safely negotiated winding roads in Austria, Italy, France, Czech Republic, Spain, Poland, Belgium and Switzerland. When we moved to Florida, then Rhode Island, she zipped over U.S. highways and byways, taking us to visit friends and family up and down the East Coast.

I realized, regardless of our modest budget, our military life had been quite rich all along and told Tiego to replace the window after all.

“She’s got a few more years in her,” I said, suddenly appreciative of our family’s unique lifestyle.

I was a little bummed that I wouldn’t be able to embarrass Lilly with a duct-taped pizza box, but I was grateful for whatever adventures our military family would encounter on the road ahead.

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NAVSEA engineers install solar panels in West African city Team uses personal leave time to bring electricity to rural communities

By Daniel Daglis Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division Public Affairs

U.S. Navy photo The littoral combat ship USS Detroit (LCS 7) launches a Longbow Hellfire Missile during structural test firing (STF) off the coast of Norfolk. STF is part of the developmental test program for the Surface to Surface Missile Module.

WEST BETHESDA, MD.

In the rural city of Mbour, Senegal in West Africa, more than 200 children go to school every day in a community with no electricity.

Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) engineers partnered with The Lamps, a nonprofit 501© organization, as part of their “Let There Be Light” campaign, which aims to bring electrical power to regions of the world with no affordable supply.

Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Carderock Division’s Dr. Peter C. Cho, an electrical engineer in Carderock’s Marine and Aviation Division, NSWC, Indian Head Division Dr. Bryant H. Kim, Naval Research Laboratory Dr. Sungshin Kwak dedicated their personal leave time Feb. 10-19 to visit the city, located about two hours from the capital of Dakar, Senegal. There they installed six solar panels, bringing a source of light to a community which had no means of electricity prior to their visit.

Mbour is just one of the many communities Cho and his fellow engineers have visited over the years. They install what Cho describes as a simple, solar electric power system consisting of the panels, batteries, inverter and circuit breakers, which brings the community enough power to run indoor lights and small appliances. However, Cho noted the communities they visit do not have the luxury of appliances of any kind.

“The need in that community, as well as all of the communities we do work in, is immense,” Cho said. “Every trip I make, when I come back and arrive at the [Washington] Dulles International Airport, I marvel at what a blessed country the United States truly is.

One thing that always amazes me is everywhere we go the children always seem to be very happy, even in their situation. In Mbour, the children go to school but have no shoes, no sandals, and in the summertime it gets so hot – upwards of 120 degrees – they cannot wear clothes. Their happiness is not measurable with materials.”

Cho, who emigrated from South Korea, said one of the main reasons he makes these trips every year is because he was lucky enough to immigrate to the U.S. and receive a good education.

“The U.S. government educated me from bachelor’s all the way to Ph.D. I began my career at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport, Rhode Island,” Cho said. “I got together with some of my fellow engineers and figured out how we can pass on this great education and engineering experience to the next generation. One way we do this is by providing our skills and experience to the areas where there’s no electricity available. If we can give students even something as simple as light in their school house and it can improve their chances of succeeding, improve their chances of a better education, then I am happy. That is our motivation.”

Cho said when he first started bringing solar energy to communities without electricity he worked with a team of four engineers. Today, that team has grown to 13. The engineers not

Navy conducts successful test firing of SSMM missile From NAVSEA Office of Corporate Communications WASHINGTON

Courtesy of Dr. Peter Cho Electrical engineer in the Marine and Aviation Division at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division Dr. Peter Cho prepares a solar panel to be installed on a building to bring light to a community in the rural city of Mbour, Senegal in West Africa.

only travel on their personal leave time but often fund the purchasing of the solar panels with their money. Cho said, in some cases, they have worked to subsidize funds from the U.S. Agency for International Development and SEED International, a Christian ministry out of Virginia.

“The biggest benefit to installing solar panels is they do not require a lot of maintenance,” Cho said. “A lot of the communities we visit are close to the equator – sun is abundant. On average, two hours of sun will provide around eight hours of electricity.”

Cho and his team have also installed solar panels in communities in Peru and Cambodia. Cho added wherever they go, being able to provide something as simple as indoor lighting, they leave knowing their work has improved the quality of life for the people of that community.

A video of the countdown to the lights coming on can be seen on YouTube: http:// youtu.be/Bjqi2EnpuXs. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, a part of Naval Sea Systems Command, leads the Navy in hull, mechanical and electrical engineering. Headquartered in West Bethesda, Maryland, Carderock Division employs approximately 2,000 scientists, engineers, technicians and support personnel and includes detachments in Norfolk (Little Creek); Port Canaveral, Florida; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Memphis, Tennessee; Bangor, Washington; Ketchikan, Alaska; and Bayview, Idaho.

For more news from Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, visit www.navy. mil/local/nswcc/.

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The U.S. Navy conducted a successful structural test firing of the Surface to Surface Missile Module (SSMM) from Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) USS Detroit (LCS 7) Feb. 28 off the coast of Norfolk.

The test marked the first launch of a missile from the SSMM from an LCS as well as the first vertical missile launched from an LCS, as part of the developmental test program for the Surface Warfare (SUW) Mission Package (MP).

“The testing aboard USS Detroit was an important milestone in advancing LCS capability, not only for the LCS community but for the entire fleet. As small boat threats proliferate, the SSMM will give our ships added lethality,” Detroit’s Commanding Officer Cmdr.

Michael Desmond said.

SSMM utilizes the Army Longbow Hellfire Missile

in a vertical launch capability to counter small boat threats. SSMM is the next delivery of capability for the LCS SUW MP, which achieved initial operational capability (IOC) in November 2014 with the delivery of the Gun Mission Module (two 30mm guns) and the Maritime Security Module (11m Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat for Visit Boarding Search and Seizure).

“This was another positive step forward in fielding of the next increment for the SUW MP,” Mission Modules program manager Capt. Ted Zobel said. “The SSMM is a critical piece of the SUW MP and this event will allow us to move safely into developmental testing and soon to fielding this capability aboard LCS.” When new or different ordnance systems are first installed on board Navy warships, a Structural Test Fire (STF) is required to determine if shipboard structures, equipment, and systems can operate satis-

factorily after weapon firing and if any personnel hazards, such as toxic gas intrusion or damaging noise levels, exist during weapon firing operations. Specifically, STF verifies that the ship’s structure and equipment as well as the interfaces between ordnance and the ship are capable of withstanding the vibration, shock, noise, gasses and other blast derivatives from ordnance firing. STF results will be used to evaluate and document safety requirements.

The Surface Warfare Mission Package will begin developmental testing aboard USS Milwaukee (LCS 5) later this year and will culminate in operational testing and IOC in 2018.

For video footage from this test, visit https://youtu.be/ EbtGhNDgvK4 and https:// youtu.be/ePvj1fUnyIE For more news from Naval Sea Systems Command, visit www.navsea.navy.mil

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Pacific Partnership 2017 makes inaugural mission stop in Sri Lanka

By Lt. j.g. Emily Wilkin Pacific Partnership Public Affairs HAMBANTOTA, SRI LANKA

Pacific Partnership 2017 made its initial mission stop in Hambantota, Sri Lanka, March 7, with the arrival of Military Sealift Command expeditionary fast transport USNS Fall River (T-EPF 4).

This marked the first mission to Sri Lanka in the 12year history of the annual civil-military operation and the Pacific Partnership mission in Sri Lanka continues through March 18. Pacific Partnership will make followon mission stops in Malaysia and Vietnam.

Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multilateral humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HA/DR) preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Asia-Pacific and aims to enhance regional coordination in areas such as medical readiness and preparedness for man-made and natural disasters.

Participating in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sri Lanka mission are partner military and non-government personnel from the U.S., Australia and Japan.

While in Hambantota, Pacific Partnership personnel will work side-by-side with Sri Lankan medical professionals, participate in civil engineering projects, conduct HA/DR readiness drills, and partner in community engagements.

Officer in charge of the Sri Lanka mission Lt. Cmdr.

Robert Pipkin said he was excited about the inaugural arrival of Pacific Partnership to Sri Lanka. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This mission stop will include engineering projects,

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medical subject matter expert exchanges, public band performances and community relations events,â&#x20AC;? Pipkin said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We aim to learn from each other and develop better ways to work together in this mission, which will better prepare everyone to respond in a crisis or natural disaster.â&#x20AC;?

Pacific Partnership medical personnel will team up with Sri Lankan doctors and nurses to conduct subject matter expert exchanges at Tissamaharama Base Hospital, the General Hospital and Nurse Training School in Hambantota, as well as other local clinics and hospitals. Mission doctors and nurses will also conduct medical clinics in select cities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are excited to be working with our friends in Hambantota and throughout the greater southern region during Pacific Partnershipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first visit to Sri Lanka,â&#x20AC;? Pacific Partnership Mission Com-

The Sri Lanka Navy Band performs, ABOVE, as the expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Fall River (T-EPF-4) arrives in Hambantota, Sri Lanka, LEFT, to participate in Pacific Partnership 2017 mission stop. Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multilateral humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Asia-Pacific and aims to enhance regional coordination in areas such as medical readiness and preparedness for man made and natural disasters.

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Navy scientist wins award for wargaming simulation software, now available to DOD Patented system allows independent pieces to be plugged into framework

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

Dr. Mary Ann Cummings won the 2016 Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Scientist of the Year Award for an innovation which prepares warfighters for the unexpected, the Navy announced March 8.

The powerful and patented software – called Orchestrated Simulation through Modeling (OSM) – is now available for free to the DOD. “Although this award was given to me, it really belongs to my team,” Cummings said.

“I may have been the team lead, but it was their knowledge and software skills that made OSM a reality.”

OSM has already simulated myriads of warfare scenarios in exercises over the past year.

“It was my vision to create wargames for fleet operators before a fleet exercise,” Cummings said. “We can create simulations that show what could happen and take data from an exercise to show how that exercise might play out as a real event.”

Cummings and her Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) team embarked aboard warships – including Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkley (DDG 84) – during exercises to ensure Sailors were prepared

MC3 Nathan Burke Sailors maneuver and prepare to launch an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the “Dambusters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 on the flight deck of the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during Valiant Shield 2016. USS Ronald Reagan is participating in Valiant Shield, a biennial, U.S. only, field-training exercise with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces. This training enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas.

for potential outcomes which could play out as real events.

“What an amazing experience,” Cummings said, recounting her 11 days at sea aboard Ronald Reagan with another NSWCDD scientist for the Valiant Shield exercise, September 2016.

Nine surface ships; 180 Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps aircraft and 18,000 warfighters engaged in the exercise. In addition to the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group, Valiant Shield included an expeditionary strike group, a Marine AirGround Task Force, and Air Force aggressor and bomber squadrons.

“We used the OSM framework during the exercise to provide Sailors with a powerful tool for warfare simulations and more realistic at-sea training,” Cummings said.

It’s powerful because Cummings used the Discrete Event System Specification formalism, pioneered by Dr. Bernard Zeigler, to create a framework architecture which enabled the evolutionary building of Simple Operating System simulations.

“Her approach enables any organization to develop required software components independently and to plug-in those pieces into

an overarching framework so that the various components can receive, share, and output needed data and information,” explained the NSWCDD commanding officer’s nomination of Cummings for the NAVSEA Scientist of the Year Award.

This “plug-in” capability enables a highly-functional system of systems modeling and simulation.

“Dr. Cummings and her team have matured a science and technology concept into a powerful, executable modeling and simulation framework that can incorporate many systems into a system of systems,” the nomina-

tion stated. “This patented product fosters government software reuse, increases flexibility and interoperability while reducing cost and schedule for Navy programs by providing a highly functional solution to a complicated problem.”

The Orchestrated Simulation through Modeling work was the basis of Cummings’ research for a doctorate in software engineering she earned from the Naval Postgraduate School in 2015.

For more news from Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, visit www.navy.mil/local/ NSWCDD/.

U.S. Navy photo Dr. Mary Ann Cummings won the 2016 Naval Sea Systems Command Scientist of the Year Award for Orchestrated Simulation through Modeling (OSM).

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New leader development framework implementation plan From Chief of Naval Personnel Strengthening and broad- “That is why we must conThe Naval War College NWC. Inclusion and diversity a monthly basis to review and Public Affairs ening leadership development tinue to train our Sailors to (NWC), with the assistance principles, as outlined in the share best practices and proWASHINGTON

The Navy released its leader development framework implementation plan Thursday in NAVADMIN 060/17, and provides direction for how the service will continue to develop its leaders to demonstrate both operational excellence and strong character.

is a key objective of the gold line of effort in “A Design for Maintaining Maritime Superiority.”

“People are our asymmetric advantage in an increasingly complex world and leaders at every level are absolutely vital to our success as a Navy,” Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. Robert Burke said.

be leaders who think clearly, learn rapidly and exemplify character and integrity.”

Community leads, listed in the NAVADMIN, will create strategies and a continuum to develop Sailors as leaders and brief the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) or Vice Chief of Naval Operations semiannually.

of the Naval Leadership and Ethics Center, will support community leads and develop a strategy for Navy-wide leader development beyond the major command level.

The Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy will maintain a strategy for command senior enlisted leader development, with support from

CNO’s “One Navy Team” memorandum, will be incorporated into all leader development strategies.

To energize and formalize discussions on leader development the Navy’s Leader Development Continuum Council, made up of community leads and led by the NWC President, will meet on

vide feedback on proposed leader development strategies and programs.

The Navy Leader Development Framework can be found at www.navy.mil/cno/ docs/NLDF_Final.pdf For more information on the implementation plan see NAVADMIN 060/17 at www. npc.navy.mil.

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During the two-day class, petty officers first and second class are taught different leadership and communication techniques covering mentorship, sponsorship, time management, motivation, prioritization and delegation.

“This course is not only to teach Sailors on how to be leaders, it’s also to get them to get out of their comfort zones and be able to openly talk to each other,” Electrician’s Mate 1st Class Christopher Higgins said, a facilitator for the course. “When they become the next generation of leaders, they will have all the tools they need to help excel their reliefs.”

The course, which is regularly held on shore installations on the southwest coast, was launched on Somerset to determine the ability to conduct the class on deployed vessels.

“The course helped me be able to deal with different situations with Sailors,” Engineman 2nd Class Kameren Matchett said. “I learned that by utilizing my peers and chain of command I could more effectively lead.”

Somerset’s leadership plans to continue holding the course aboard in the future.

“I would recommend this to any leader because leadership starts at all levels,” Matchett said. “The faster you can gain a better understanding of how to effectively be a better listener and follower, the faster you can be a better leader.”

Somerset and embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region.

For more news from USS Somerset (LPD 25), visit www.navy.mil/local/lpd25/.

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Photos by MC3 Christopher Veloicaza Electrician’s Mate Fireman Desiree Mason and Damage Controlman Fireman Edgar Rotundo practice pipe-patching drills during a Damage Control Training Team exercise on the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) during MultiSail 17. The bilateral training exercise improves interoperability between the U.S. and Japanese forces.

This exercise benefits from realistic, shared training enhancing our ability to work together to confront any contingency.

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In-port, at-sea training included

Continued from B1 “MultiSail is a great opportunity to conduct complex operations at sea between our ships in DESRON 15, CTF (Commander, Task Force) 70 fixed and rotary wing aviation squadrons, CTF 72 maritime patrol aircraft, JMSDF partners, and U.S. Air Force aircraft,” Commander of DESRON 15 Capt. Jeff Bennett said.

“Being able to work bilaterally with the JMSDF not only strengthens our ties with Japan but it gives us an advantage in our tactics, capability and develops regional capabilities that provide a full range of options to succeed in defense everyone’s interests.”

During the six-day exercise, U.S. Navy and JMSDF units improved interoperability skills through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land, and underwater in response to a range of mission areas.

Unlike previous MultiSail exercises, MultiSail 17 included in-port and at-sea

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Barry (DDG 52), USS Mustin (DDG 89) and USS Stethem (DDG 63) shift formations for a maneuverability and live-fire exercise during MultiSail 17.

training by personnel from the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (NSMWDC).

“MultiSail 17 provided a great opportunity to improve our tactical abilities with the help of Warfare Tactics Instructors from SMWDC,” McCampbell’s Commanding Officer Cmdr. Ed Ange-

linas said. “The exercise also helped us improve our interoperability skills through our interactions with JMSDF counterparts.”

The U.S. Navy conducts similar exercises with the JMSDF throughout the year.

The lessons learned from exercises like MultiSail 17 will assist the U.S. Navy and

JMSDF to develop regional capabilities that provide a full range of options in defense of their interests and those of their allies and partners around the world.

For more news from Commander, Task Force 70, visit www.navy.mil/local/ ctf70/.

Exercise designed to increase readiness to defend S. Korea

Continued from B1 been carried out regularly, openly and transparently for nearly 40 years,” Davis said.

Conducted as a clear demonstration of the U.S. commitment to the alliance, he said, Foal Eagle 2017 is designed to increase readiness to defend South Korea, to protect the region, and to maintain stability on the Korean Peninsula.

Preparing for THAAD Earlier this week, when Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis and South Korean Defense Minister Han Min-koo spoke by phone, Mattis welcomed the land transfer in South Korea that will support stationing the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system, also known as THAAD,

Explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 prepare to dive off the coast of Jinhae, Republic of Korea (ROK) durPhotos by MC3 Alfred A. Coffield ing Exercise Foal Eagle 2017.

Explosive Ordnance Disposal 2nd Class Cody Borders, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 5 Platoon 501, demonstrates the MK-16 Under water breathing apparatus to sents a clear, grave threat to members of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Underwater Dive Team in Jinhae, ROK as part of our national security,” Daexercise Foal Eagle 2017.

Davis said.

“It remains our intent to have [THAAD] there and in an operational state as soon as feasible,” he said. “This is

a critical measure that we’re taking to defend the Korean people and alliance forces against North Korean missile threats, a very serious threat

as highlighted by the Feb. 12 ballistic missile launch by North Korea. “[North Korea’s] unlawful weapons program repre-

vis continued. “They have openly stated that their ballistic missiles are intended to deliver nuclear weapons to strike cities in the United States, Republic of Korea and Japan.”

held throughout the year with each specific rating being reviewed on an annual basis. The reviews are held at NETPDC at Saufley Field in Pensacola, Florida. AERR participants receive temporary additional duty (TAD) orders from their parent command, paid for by NETPDC. Lead instructor for the Navy Field Management Team at the Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk Master Chief Culinary Specialist Stephen Boos is currently participating in his second Culinary Specialist AERR. “There is no more rewarding thing you can do than writing the Navy exam,” Boos said. “To be able to give back to the junior Sailors and basically hand-select the next generation of your reliefs – writing exams is the way to do that.”

To take part in the AERR process, log into NKO then use the following link www.nko.navy. mil/group/navy-advancement-center/mycpo.

This link provides the scheduled dates for each rating, including eligibility and nomination package requirements, and other pertinent information regarding AERR events. Nominations to participate in AERRs must be endorsed by the command master chief, senior chief or chief of the boat as well as the commanding officer or officer in charge for submission to NETPDC. NAVADMIN 058/17 provides additional information and a listing of ratings scheduled for the next six months.

Normally, four-to-eight nominees will be selected for each AERR conference. NETPDC coordinates with respective rating learning centers and community sponsors to select the best nominees.

Selections of fleet SMEs for the AERRs will be made 45 days prior to each review and selectees will be notified by NETPDC via e-mail.

NETPDC’s mission is to provide products and services that enable and enhance education, training, career development and personnel advancement throughout the Navy. Primary elements of the command include the Voluntary Education (VOLED) Department, Navy Advancement Center (NAC) and the Resources Management Department.

For more information about the Navy Advancement Center and the Navy Enlisted Advancement System, visit www. facebook.com/NavyAdvancement-Center/ For more information on NETPDC visit www. netc.navy.mil/netc/netpdc/Default.htm

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LEFT: Athena Karn, of Norfolk, had her husband, local artist Sean Karn, tattoo Lady Liberty on her neck as a visual reminder that she stands for all us.

STORIES OF LIFE IN TATTOOS

BELOW: Mike Chagallo, of San Antonio, Texas, said his body is a homage to his Mayan ancestors. He was one of many artists at the Hampton Roads Tattoo Festival on March 3.

Photos by Vicki Cronis-Nohe The Virginian-Pilot

By Lee Tolliver The Virginian-Pilot

Tattoos are like life’s journals. Some people write about their path in books, and others have their story inked into their skin for all to see.

At the Hampton Roads Tattoo Festival the first weekend in March in Hampton, there were thousands of stories to witness and some new ones being transcribed into the body’s canvas.

Organizer John Cann says the event was a reunion of sorts.

“I think of this event as a macro culture with lots of subcultures,” he said at the start of the seventh annual festival. “You have bikers, musicians, artists ... all kind of groups that have the same thing in common with body art and the culture that surrounds it.

“It’s pretty amazing when you think about it.”

Nearly 10,000 people walked the floors of the three-day event – one of a dozen held around the world the same weekend – getting tattoos or watching others get one. There were tattoo industry booths offering up supplies and lots of vendors selling various types of art and body jewelry.

“This is a festival for people of like minds,” Cann said.

“They can all come here and not be judged. Although we do have a few tattoo contests.”

Among the thousands of

stories to be told are these offerings: Mike Chagolla, San Antonio, Texas, tattoo artist “My art depicts my culture. I’m Mexican, so I have a Mayan mask and an Aztec warrior swinging a weapon at a Spaniard. There’s a lot of money involved, but you can’t put a price on your culture.”

Jenna Stephens, Richmond, tattoo artist “I lost my leg in a lawn mower accident when I was 4, so don’t let your kids ride lawn mowers. When I started getting tattoos, people always asked me why my prosthesis didn’t have any art. So I found some people that would laminate a T-shirt onto it, and I found a T-shirt that matched my other tattoos.”

The Enigma (Paul Lawrence), the universe, alternative arts performer “Everything on my body is tattooed except the bottoms of my feet, even the whites of my eyes. My job is to cause problems and make people think about life. I’m basically a puzzle.”

Adam Czerniak, Portsmouth, game shop manager “My favorite game is “Bio» See TATTOOS | C3 ABOVE: Mike Cann, Norfolk, had this tattoo done in Thailand on his honeymoon. It is a Tai spirit, and was done by dipping a sharp bamboo stick into ink and poking it into the skin by hand.

LEFT: Jenna Stephens, Richmond, has customized her prosthesis to match her tattoos by using a laminated t-shirt.

Cecilia Patterson, Virginia Beach, has a rose and the words “Just Let Me Go” tattooed on her head as a tribute to her late grandmother. “My grandmother flat-lined in the hospital and they brought her back. When she woke up she asked them what they were doing and she said ‘Just Let Me Go.’ And she loved pink roses. She was such an important part of my life.”

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hamptonroadsneighbors calendar perry@saintleo.edu, 757985-2586 Representatives from Saint Leo University, Regent University, Hampton University, Old Dominion University, Norfolk State University and the College of William and Mary will provide information about psychology, counseling, social work, and the human services field.

Courtesy Eliot Dudik This image, Travis Earley, 7th Virginia, Died 4 Times, is an Archival pigment print, 32 by 40 inches, by Eliot Dudik that is part of the Broken Land | Still Lives Photography Exhibit.

Women in STEM Day

March 18, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Nauticus, One Waterside Drive, Norfolk 757-664-1034 Enjoy a fun-filled day of science, technology, engiBroken Land neering and math (STEM) Still Lives activities, meet-n-greet Photography career professionals and more. Girl Scouts can earn exhibit opening an Explore Nauticus patch.

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Street, Norfolk 683-6272, www.odu. edu/gordongalleries Old Dominion University’s Baron and Ellin Gordon Art Galleries presents a free reception with the artist Eliot Dudik. The twopart exhibition chronicles important aspects of the reenactment of Civil War battles: landscapes and the humans who inhabit them.

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The Rock & Roll Jubilee March 18, 8 p.m., Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 110 W. Finney Ave., Suffolk 757.923.2900 or www.

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Cub Scouts visit Carrollton Volunteer Fire Department Wark and BJ Kocen.

Ocean pollution summit March 21, 9:15 – 10:30 a.m.Seatack Elementary, An Achievable Dream Academy, Virginia Beach Marie Culver at 757648-3720 or Marie.culver@vbschools.com.

The Second Annual Solution 2 Ocean Pollution Summit will showcase the efforts of first and fourth grade students who have been conducting research on various sea animals and the positive and negative human impact on them.

A panel discussion will feature representatives from the Surfrider Foundation, Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center, Lynnhaven River Now and other conservation groups.

Lecture: Mosquitoes, the Zika Virus and Virginia: An Update March 21, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Virginia Living Museum, 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News Register: 757-595-9135 Betsy Hodson, York County mosquito control biologist, will explain mosquitoes’ roles as carriers and transmitters of the Zika virus, as well as the current state of research and “on the ground” activities that are connected to controlling this recent threat to human health. Free but advance registration is requested.

Cub Scouts of America, Wolf Den 7, Pack 36, visited Carrollton Volunteer Fire Department, Feb. 28. They learned about firefighting and medical rescue techniques. They also toured the fire station and had a chance to interact with the volunteer firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians who provide these first response emergency services to the Carrollton community and mutual aide districts in northern Suffolk and the greater Smithfield area of Isle of Wight County. Shown are the four scouts Kaleb Alimbuyao, Emmett Burns, Jaden Zofcin and Anthony Robinette along with den leader D.J. Zofcin and Carrollton volunteer firefighter Zach Burke. — Submitted by Albert Burckard

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Art based on struggles, loved ones, trips, doodles, more

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Continued from C1 shock.â&#x20AC;? So the tattoo on my leg is a piece based on the video game. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been playing it for five years and just had to get it. My girlfriend has a matching one.â&#x20AC;?

Chase Nolan, South Florida, tattoo artist â&#x20AC;&#x153;The heart on my right hand is my son, Hayze, and the eye on the left is just something my brother doodled for the art. The knuckles are H A R D on the right hand and L I F E on the left.â&#x20AC;?

brought her back. When she woke up, she asked them what they were doing, and she said â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Just let me go.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; And she loved pink roses. She was such an important part of my life.â&#x20AC;?

Mike Cann, Norfolk, tattoo artist â&#x20AC;&#x153;We went to Thailand on our honeymoon, so I got a sak yant-themed tattoo. This is a Thai ghost. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re based on Buddhist temples. This one was hand-poked where they dip sharp bamboo in ink and poke it into you.â&#x20AC;?

Brook Lister, Norfolk, Cecilia Patterson, Virginia Beach, tattoo artist promotions for 96X radio apprentice â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had skin cancer ... stage â&#x20AC;&#x153;My grandmother flatlined in the hospital, and they 2 melanoma in 2011, and

they did the surgery to take it out in 2012. They had to dig a lot of muscle out at the bicep. I had a big scar and it was depressing when people asked me about it. So I got a tattoo to cover it up, a cocoon and a butterfly to show rebirth.â&#x20AC;?

Athena Karn, Norfolk, tattoo shop co-owner â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lady Liberty represents all of us, and all of my clients are all of us. I got it three weeks ago before my 50th birthday because I think all of us need to be together.â&#x20AC;?

Lee Tolliver, 757-222-5844, lee.tolliver@pilotonline. com Follow @LeeTolliver on Twitter.

ABOVE: A man known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Enigmaâ&#x20AC;? is seen at the Hampton Roads Tattoo Festival, March 3.

ABOVE: Brooke Lister, Norfolk, has a cocoon and butterfly to cover scars from cancer surgery.

LEFT: Adam Czerniak, Portsmouth, has a tattoo on his lower leg that is a based on a video game. His girlfriend has a matching one.

RIGHT: Chase Nolan, from South Florida, has a heart on his right hand that represents his son and an eye on his left that is based on something his brother doodled.

Photos by Vicki Cronis-Nohe | The Virginian-Pilot

Photos by Vicki Cronis-Nohe The Virginian-Pilot

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‘Main Event’ at new Norfolk hotel to raise funds, spotlight local arts

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Resplendent in all its geometric glass-encased glory, The Main, the new hotel and convention center in Norfolk, will host “The Main Event” this month.

The Virginia Arts Festival is producing performances March 24-26 that constitute a fundraising effort for Hampton Roads arts organizations, with a goal of raising $1 million. The official grand opening of the hotel at Main and Granby streets will be the weekend of March 31-April 2.

The celebratory weekend begins Friday, March 24, with dinner theater in the Granby Ballroom featuring a performance by the Virginia Stage Company of a selection from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” That will be followed by Roy Muth’s big band and the Tidewater Swing Dancers in the Main Ballroom.

Saturday night rolls on with Tony Award-winning actress Kelli O’Hara, accompanied by the Virginia

Courtesy of the Virginia Arts Festival Tony Award-winning actress Kelli O’Hara will appear March 25 at The Main, Norfolk’s new hotel and convention center.

Symphony Orchestra led by acclaimed Norfolk-raised director Rob Fisher. O’Hara, who has received six Tony nominations, won for best lead actress in a musical for the 2015 revival of “The King and I.” Fisher has an extensive list of credits in the theater world and is perhaps best known for directing and conducting the popular “Encore!” series, a string of concerts dedicated to obscure American musicals.

Sunday’s draw includes performances from Virginia Opera, Virginia Mu-

munity,” says Karen Philion, Virginia Symphony Orchestra president and CEO. “In showcasing so many of our local arts organizations, including the performing and visual arts and student performers, The Main opening event is a unique chance for those attending to experience southeastern Virginia’s premier arts attractions all in one place.”

Tickets are being sold in three separate packages: a la carte ranging from $50 to $350, and two others including tickets and access to all of the events – an “artist weekend” at $1,600 and a “virtuoso weekend” at $1,500.

The Main, a $150 million public-private project, boasts a 23-story, 300-room hotel, The Hilton Norfolk, a large glass atrium, three restaurants, a roof garden and lounge, and ballroom space that holds up to 1,500 people.

sical Theatre, the Virginia Symphony Orchestra String Quartet, Virginia Ballet Theatre and Todd Rosenlieb Dance.

“The Main Event” will include movie screenings, private catered receptions, a film presentation with longtime Virginian-Pilot arts critic Mal Vincent, art exhibits and dance parties.

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Hampton Jazz Festival lineup will include Jill Scott, Patti LaBelle, O’Jays, more

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Sunday’s show will be headlined by two acts that organizers said have been the festival’s most popular: Maze featuring Frankie Beverly and Grammy-winning singer Patti Labelle.

Jazz composer and pianist Ramsey Lewis, who appeared at the first Hampton Jazz Festival in 1968, will perform on that Sunday, too.

And local blues singer and harp player Bobby “BlackHat” Walters will do a set.

Tickets are $74.50 per seat, per day. They will go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday at Ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-745-3000, and at the Hampton Coliseum Box Office. For more information, visit www.HamptonJazzFestival.com.

The 50th Anniversary Hampton Jazz Festival has announced the artists for the three-day event, June 23, 24 and 25, at the Hampton Coliseum.

Friday’s show will feature three-time Grammy winner Jill Scott, a festival favorite, and KEM, the R&B/soul singer, songwriter and producer.

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HALL OF FAME About the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Since 1972, the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum has been proud to honor Virginia’s contributions to the world of sports. The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum is the Commonwealth’s official hall of fame, and one of only 16 throughout the nation. Their mission is to honor athletic excellence and serve as a nonprofit educational resource centered on health, math, science and character development programs, while inspiring visitors through sports history and interactive entertainment. For more information, go to www. vshfm.com. The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum is located at 206 High Street in Portsmouth.

Virginia’s Sports Class of 2017 to be honored on April 29 News Release Virginia Sports Hall of Fame

PORTSMOUTH The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame will induct its Class of 2017 on April 29 in Portsmouth.

The Class of 2017 features: Beth Anders, a former field hockey coach who spent 30 years at Old Dominion University and led them to 28 NCAA tournament ap-

pearances.

Dre Bly, a three-time AllAmerican football player at the University of North Carolina, Super Bowl XXXIV Champion and a two-time Pro Bowl selection.

Jack Bogaczyk, a writer who spent 28 years in the sports media business in Roanoke.

Bimbo Coles, a former Virginia Tech basketball standout who

enjoyed a 14-year NBA career.

Kim Hamilton Anthony, a former gymnast on the U.S. National Team, who was a six-time AllAmerica selection at UCLA. Claudio Reyna, a three-time All-American soccer player at the University of Virginia and captain of the U.S. National Team.

C.J. Woollum, a former Director of Athletics at Christopher

Beth Anders: Field hockey Olympian, ODU coach Beth Anders started her coaching career at Old Dominion University in 1980 after being a member of the 1980 and 1984 U.S. Olympic Field Hockey teams. The team won the bronze medal in the 1984 Olympics and Anders finished with the most goals scored in Olympic competition.

At Old Dominion, Anders mentored the field hockey team for 30 years and led her

teams to 28 appearances in the NCAA tournament.

Under her tutelage, the Lady Monarchs have achieved more honors than any other field hockey program in NCAA history.

Among the most prestigious, Anders and her teams brought the NCAA Championship trophy back to Norfolk an unprecedented nine times.

In addition, the Lady Mon-

archs won the CAA regular season crown 15 times and the CAA Tournament 14 times since joining the league in 1991 while making 17 appearances in the NCAA Championship Round. Anders also captured 12 CAA Coach of the Year awards.

Upon retirement, Anders was the nation’s winningest coach in NCAA history with a 561-136-7 record. Anders also coached the U.S. Wom-

en’s National Field Hockey team on three occasions; the team qualified for the 1994 World Cup, where they would capture the bronze medal.

Anders is a member of the United States Field Hockey Coaches Association Hall of Fame, Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame, Old Dominion University Sports Hall of Fame and the Hampton Roads Sports Hall of Fame.

C. J. Woollum: 26-year CNU basketball coach C.J. Woollum, a native of Alexandria, was a powerful figure who built a legacy at Christopher Newport University (CNU) that could be topped by no other. Woollum transformed Christopher Newport’s small area college into a Division III powerhouse.

As the leader of the men’s basketball team for 26 seasons, C.J. Woollum established a standard of excellence and a winning tradition rivaled by very few.

His contributions to the sport and accomplishments on the court were numerous and well documented – 502 wins; 17 NCAA tournament appearances and 13 conference titles.

Woollum served as Director of Athletics for 26 years at CNU and oversaw the facilities boom that included the Freeman Center, a Division III masterpiece, where the basketball court bears his name. Under his realm, the athletic department won 15 straight President’s Cups, awarded to the USA South’s top overall athletic program.

Woollum was inducted into the CNU Athletic Hall of Fame and the Hampton Roads Sports Hall of Fame.

Beth Anders

Dre Bly: Chesapeake native, 11-year NFL player Dre Bly, a native of Chesapeake, Virginia, graduated from Western Branch High School, where he was an all-state high school football player before attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

As a redshirt freshman, Bly led the nation with 11 interceptions, receiving AllAmerican honors. Bly is one of only five players in NCAA history to be selected an AllAmerican in his freshman season.

The following season, Bly

was selected as one of three finalists for the NCAA Defensive Player of the Year award. Bly ended his NCAA career with 20 interceptions, and was a three-time AllAmerican.

Bly was drafted in the second round of the 1999 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Rams.

Bly played for the Rams for four seasons, earning a Super Bowl ring in Super Bowl XXXIV, before signing with the Detroit Lions as a free agent. 2003 was a banner year for Bly, when he inter-

cepted six passes and scored two defensive touchdowns, earning first team All-Pro and was a Pro Bowl Selection.

Bly was the 2003 recipient of the Detroit Lions/Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association/Pro Football Writers Association’s Media-Friendly “Good Guy” Award. The Good Guy Award is given yearly to the Detroit Lions player who shows consideration to, and cooperation with the media at all times during the course of the sea-

son.

Dre Bly was traded to the Denver Broncos in 2007, where he had a total of 98 Tackles and 7 Interceptions.

Bly also played for the San Francisco 49ers and played a second stint with the Detroit Lions, to finish his career. Over his 11-year NFL career, Bly finished with 43 interceptions, 420 tackles, seven defensive touchdowns and was a two-time Pro Bowl selection. Bly was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2014.

Kim Hamilton Anthony, a native of Richmond, Virginia was the first African-American to receive a full athletic award to attend the University of California at Los Angeles for gymnastics.

At UCLA, Anthony earned All-America honors six times and was the first female gymnast to win three consecutive NCAA individual floor titles. At the NCAA Regional level, Hamilton won seven individual titles, which is tied for the most-ever at UCLA. Hamilton won Pac-10 Championships on uneven bars and floor exercise in 1988 and

1989. Hamilton Anthony was the first to win three consecutive Floor exercise titles.

Prior to her career at UCLA, Hamilton Anthony was a member of the US National Team from 1984-1986, an All-Around Gold Medalist at the 1984 South African Cup, and a Gold Medalist in Floor Exercise at the 1984 Coca-Cola Invitational in London, England.

Hamilton became the second gymnast inducted into UCLA’s Athletic Hall of Fame and was named to the All-Century Pac 12 Women’s Gymnastics Team.

Bimbo Coles: Olympian, NBA player Bimbo Coles was born in Covington, Virginia and grew up in Lewisburg, West Virginia. At Greenbrier East High School, Coles played football, basketball, baseball and ran track. He made the high school All-American team as a free safety.

Coles was also a great baseball player, and was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies after his senior year of high school in 1986. Coles was recruited heavily to play football in college, but he later announced he wanted to play basketball in college.

Coles signed with Virginia Tech and played under Virginia Sports Hall of Fame coaches Charlie Moir and Frankie Allen for his four years. Coles would finish his collegiate career as the leading all-time scorer in school and Metro Conference history and also set an all-time scoring mark for Division I players in the state of Virginia. He scored a total of 2,484 points during his four seasons and became the first player in Metro Conference history to lead the league in scoring

Kim Hamilton Anthony

Claudio Reyna: U.Va. player, pro

Bimbo Coles

three consecutive years.

Coles burst on the national scene by become the university’s first student-athlete to play in the Olympics when he made the United States Olympic team in 1988. He played a leading role at point guard for that team which won the bronze medal in Seoul, Korea. Coles was a secondround pick of the Sacramento Kings in the 1990 NBA draft, but was immediately traded to the Miami Heat. Over his 14-year NBA career, Coles would also play for the Golden State Warriors, Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics. Overall, Coles played in 852 games, scored 6,628 points, and had 3,318 assists. Coles was inducted into the Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame in 2000.

Claudio Reyna was born in Livingston, New Jersey, where he learned the game of soccer from his father.

Reyna graduated from St. Benedict’s Preparatory School in 1991.

During Reyna’s three years with the team, St Benedict’s went undefeated (65–0), while Reyna was named as the only two-time Parade Magazine’s national high school Player of the Year and the Gatorade National Player of the Year.

Reyna earned a scholarship from the University of Virginia. With the Cavaliers, he would go on to win the NCAA championship each of his three seasons, while earning first team All-American honors.

Reyna was awarded the Hermann Trophy in 1993, given to the United States’ top soccer player and was named the 1992 and 1993 Soccer America Player of the Year.

He joined the professional ranks in 1994 with German Bundesliga club

Tom Pidgeon/Getty Images Dre Bly #32 of the Detroit Lions intercepts a pass in the end zone in October 2005 in Detroit, Michigan.

Jack Bogaczyk: Roanoke sports reporter

Kim Anthony: All-America gymnast C.J. Woollum

Newport University and basketball coach who transformed CNU into a Division III powerhouse.

The 46th Annual Induction Banquet will be at the Renaissance Portsmouth- Norfolk Waterfront Hotel in Portsmouth, as the headline event of Hall of Fame weekend. Tickets are now on sale. For more information, call (757) 3938031 or visit www.vshfm.com.

Claudio Reyna

Bayer 04 Leverkusen after playing in the 1994 FIFA World Cup. He would have a 13-year professional career in Europe, playing for the Bundesliga’s Bayer Leverkusen and Wolfsburg, Glasgow Rangers, followed

by Sunderland and Manchester City. In 1999-2000, Reyna helped lead Rangers to its 11th Scottish Premier League title in 12 years.

He made his way back to the States in 2007, joining Major league Soccer’s New York Red Bulls for the 2007 and 2008 seasons.

Reyna played for the United States National Team for 13 straight years from 1994-2006. He was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2012.

Jack Bogaczyk spent 28 years in the sports media business in Roanoke, nearly 27 of those in the newspaper business, first at The WorldNews and then The Roanoke Times after the merger of the two daily papers.

At the Roa- Jack Bogaczyk noke newspaper, Bogaczyk was a beat reporter, general assignment reporter, senior writer and lead columnist. He also wrote the newspaper’s Sports TV/Radio column for 19 yearsone of the first in the nation to do that on a weekly basis.

Bogaczyk won 13 national writing awards and 35 state honors in his daily newspaper career that started in 1966 while he was in high school.

While in Roanoke, Bogaczyk’s work focused mostly on major college athletics, and he was the beat reporter covering Virginia Military Institute and then Virginia Tech in a period from 1979-88.

His award-winning, 35-part series on Hokies athletics in 1985 contributed to administrative and culture changes in the Tech program. That same year, he won the Virginia Horse Council’s media award for a series on the equine business in the Commonwealth.

In his career, Bogaczyk covered the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, the Super Bowl, the World Series, multiple Daytona 500s, 11 NCAA Final Fours, 28 NCAA basketball tournaments and 15 different college bowl games (31 total). The conference basketball tournaments he has covered include the ACC, Big East, Metro, Colonial, Southern, Atlantic 10, Big South, ODAC and WVIAC.

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Plastering/Drywall A1 PLASTER & REPAIR 32 Yrs Exp. Small Repair Specialist. Affordable Pricing.

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

CEILING REPAIRS 757-403-4689 Plastering/Drywall SPECIALIZING IN CEILINGS Walls, Cracks, Circle Ceilings & All. Free Estimates.

Licensed & Insured. 757-695-7755.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you don't use concrete, it's your own asphalt!â&#x20AC;?

H J.D. BAKER Concrete Contractor H

Plumbing/Heating/Air

DRIVEWAY SPECIALIST. FULLY INSURED

Call 466-9100

NORFOLK PLUMBING, INC.

Electrical Work

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

757-466-0644 â&#x20AC;&#x153;YOUR PLUMBERS IN THE BRIGHT YELLOW TRUCKSâ&#x20AC;?

10% OFF ABSOLUTELY ANY JOB Free Estimates $100 OFF ANY BREAKER BOX COLE ELECTRIC - 498-2653

Floors

Power Washing

Divine Home Improvements

ALL-BRITE PRESSURE WASHING, LLC.

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

2 story siding & trim, cleaning from top to bottom, $115 to $135. Our promise to remove all mold, mildew & surface dirt. Call Gil to schedule, 272-5395. www.all-britepressurewashingllc.com

EXTREME POWER WASHING Deck staining, windows, gutters, painting, odd jobs.

Experience & Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. 757-615-3070.

NEW FLOORING FAST!!

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

CALL 453-8000 for your free quote.

Siding BEST PRICE EXTERIORS: 757-639-4692 Siding, Windows, Trim, Roofing & Gutters.

FREE ESTIMATES! Lic. & Insured. Lowest Prices & Top Quality Work. BBB A Plus Rating

General Repairs

Frankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Siding & Repairs 227-8964

BROWNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HOME REPAIRS - Large &

Tree Service

Small Jobs, Baths, Kitchens, Ceiling Fans, Lights, Paint, Plumbing, Carpentry. 25 Yrs. Exp. Licâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d & Insâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Call Rob 757-679-4558

Repairing Siding & Trim. Also Small & Large Jobs.

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

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

H AFFORDABLE SAME DAY REPAIR H

H AMERICANTREESERVICE.CO H

All Handyman, Int & Ext: Bathrooms, Small Jobs, Remodel. 30 Yrs. Exp. BBB A+ Rating. 430-2612.

Free Stump Grinding With Tree Removal H 100% Price Match Guarantee. 757-587-9568 H

Call 757-481-5375.

A 45+ Yr. Collector wants to buy Antique Guns, Knives, Swords, Helmets, US Coins/Paper Money & Local Documents, 757-651-7400.

PROM DRESSES-Various sizes, 2nd Act, 110 W. 21st St., Norfolk. 757-622-1533.

Firewood-Fuels Jack Frost Firewood 430-2257

Fitness Equipment

Furniture-Household

China, solid wood, cherry, $1200 obo. 348-7389 Furniture in very good condition for sale: Couch $120 & Loveseat $99 and Upholstered Chair $25.Please Contact: 757-482-0336

Brand New Layaway Available

MATTRESS SETS

Full- $99, Queen- $129, King- $169 40% Military Discount on all other sets!

Can deliver: 757-706-3667

Lawn & Garden

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

Wrist Watches Pocket Watches

Musical Merchandise

$800. 757-434-6618.

Pets-Dogs,Cats,Other AKC Choc Lab Puppies - 5 males - AKC registered, Vet Checked, UTD on worming and vaccinations.

Raised around children ages 10, 9, 6 and 2 years old. Ready to go! $800 Please call/text Jessica 757-268-8880 AKC REGISTERED LABRADOR RETRIEVER PUPPIES shots, wormed, vet checked, 8 weeks old, excellent stock, $700, 434-294-6897

Boxer Pups-AKC reg, 2 males, 3 females, tails docks, dew claws removed, taking dep. now. Will be ready on March 11. $750. 252-217-3713.

Working or Broken

Cane Corso - Big beautiful babies, do your research & then give me a call. 757-274-2381.

25 Yrs. Exp. Licensed

Cane Corso puppies- ICCF registered, shots and dewormed $1,000 call Mike 757-305-4717

Will Come to You for Antiques

24/7. Free Estimates.

757-617-4043

Dachshund Pups-2 females, 1 tan & black, 1 black & white, no shots or papers, $300 obo.

Call 757-235-1276.

German Shepherd Pups-AKC, excel German lines, fam. raised, vet check, ready early Mar. Black & red coats. 757-543-6288, 757-777-4902

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

Golden Doodle Pups-M/F. Cream &, black.

1st shots, no shedding. Sweet temperament, parents on site. Great w/kids. 757-779-6502.

Golden Retriever Mix Pups-1st shots, de-wormed, $400. 252-357-4829, 252-548-8327 Golden Retriever Pups-AKC reg, 1st shots/ wormed, will be ready to go March 8. Taking deposits. $800. 757-544-4821.

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

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

Call Mark at 757-721-2746

I BUY COINS SILVER COINS &

Coin Collections STAMP COLLECTIONS

757-474-1303 Nascar Collectibles-Die Cast/Plates, Etc. 757-395-7636.

Nippon, Dali Prints, old books, new printer, Bentick, Harley Beer, alpaca blankets. Mini Storage, 2432 Va. Beach Blvd. 757-386-7291.

Sat. & Sun. 9-2 PM.

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

1 Piece Or Entire Contents.

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

Tag Sales & Estates Settled.

LARRY ZEDD 422-4477 Virginia Beach Antique Co. Appraisal Service With 40 Years Experience.

Appliances APPLIANCES - Refrigerator $195; Stove $125; Freezer $150; Washer $150; Dryer $125; Dishwasher $100. All Items Like New. DELIVERY AVAIL 757-447-7347

Call 461-5765. Many Late Models 90+ CARS, TRUCKS, MOTORCYCLES & SCOOTERS. Cash or Certified Funds Day Of Sale. www.jackstowing.com. VAAF 58 Barrett Street Auction, next Auction March 25. Now Accepting Consignments. 463-1911

Phoebus Auction Gallery. Next Auction March 26, 2017. VAAR #1597. 722-9210.

Ports. Turn-Key Restaurant & Event Center 8000 sq ft Up-scale renovation. Mar 21st, 10 AM on site. VAF 662. www.vaauctionco.com 538-0123.

Drivers/ Transportation/ Shipping CDL Driver Needed for small local business. Roll-offs and vacuum trucks. Contact Chad at 757-288-7770 or Chad@bay-environmental.com.

Lab puppies, AKC, OFA. $800.00, family or hunting references. mypupys@gmail.com or text, 7576131508 Lab Pups, AKC reg w/1st shots & Vet ck, Must see, 757-563-9766, www.waggntailslabradors.com

Lab Pups-1st shots, 9 wks, all black, 2 males, 5 females. Vet ck, must see. 757-403-3258.

Class A CDL drivers Wanted with hazmat endorsement.

Tanker experience preferred. Offering great pay and excellent benefits including health, dental, life, paid holidays, vacations, 401(k) and more! Full-time and part-time positions available. Some travel may be required. Apply online or at Whitehurst Transport 3481 S. Military Highway Chesapeake, VA 23323.

800-449-3662. Whitehurst Transport is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. www.whitehursttransport.com

DRIVER - Local Bldg. Materials Class B Driver, M-F 7-4:30. Current DMV record w/+ points, medical card and background check.

Submit resume to jobdriverb@yahoo.com.

WRECKER DRIVER FULL TIME 40 hour work week. Must have Good DMV. Must be over 25. Will Train. Call 757-274-5142.

Banking/ Financial Service Credit Union MSR Small Norfolk FCU looking for FT MSR, 2-5 yrs exp M-F 8:30a-5:30p resume: cunorfolk@gmail.com

Building & Construction/ Skilled Trades Mechanical & Plumbing Quality Assurance (QA) Representative Hill International, the 8th largest construction management firm in the world, is seeking a Mechanical and Plumbing QA Rep for a project in Hampton, Virginia, a state-of-the art 175,000 square foot laboratory building expected to cost roughly $90 million. The project duration is from February 2017 to mid-2019. As a lead member of the construction management team, the incumbent serves as an ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s representative on behalf of GSA and the end-user Federal Agency.Key responsibilities include all aspects of Quality Assurance for mechanical, plumbing, and controls systems, coordinating QA services with the commissioning agent, and safety management. Requires a minimum of 15 years of QA/inspection experience in mechanical, plumbing, and controls systems; experience with TRANE systems, federal government construction contracts, laboratory and clean room construction, and with Bluebeam and other jobsite technologies are preferred.

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. To apply, please visit: www.hillintl.com and click on Careers to search for the Requisition 17000083.

EOE M/W/D/V

Lab Pups-AKC reg, master hunter/national

997: Crisis Intervention Provider 528: Substance Abuse Therapist For job descriptions and applications, please visit our website on the next business day at www.d19csb.com or visit our Human Resources office at 20 W. Bank Street, Suite 7, Petersburg, VA 23803.Sign on bonus available for some positions. Restrictions apply.

District 19 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Engineering/ Architecture

pedigree, shots/wormed. $600. 757-642-0833.

Labs-Reg, de-wormed, shots, 10 wks old, parents on premises. $100. 252-396-0233.

Newfoundland Puppies. Gentle Giants. Loving and loyal. Exp.Breeder. $1,500 757-617-3932

Pekingese Pups-Shots & wormed, female Peke-A-Poo, shots, wormed, $400. 252-221-7055.

Toy Aussie Shepherd $1000.00 (M) Blue Merle DOB 9/8/16 papers/breeding rights 757-404-8811 Toy Aussie Shepherd (F) Black Tri $600.00 DOB 8/18/16 papers/breeding rights 757-404-8811

Yorkie Poo Pups-9 wks, 1st shots & wormed, $500 each. 757-421-7708.

Power Boats/Cruisers

Four Winns Vista 358 Cruiser 2007 37â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fully loaded cabin cruiser with latest engineering technology for engines and drives. Sleeps six. Full galley, head, shower, AC/Heat, and entertainment system.

In excellent shape! Maintenance records available for review. Asking $115,000. All electronics, safety equipment, lifevests, etc., will convey to new owner.

For more info, contact Captain Jerry at 757-5751857.

Sports Equipment Shotgun12 ga with full choke and uses 3â&#x20AC;? shells.

Great condition. $325 757 635-3183

Topsoil-Mulch #01A Black Sifted TOPSOIL 6 yds $205, Mulch $25/yd; Compost $30/yd.

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

Motor Coach Driver ** TOP PAY for Qualified Candidates** Local and long distance driving Phone: 757-545-8585

Wood Worker/Cabinet Builder Laminate, solid surface, custom wood working.

Phone: 757-545-8585

Government/ Civil Service

Healthcare/ Medical CNAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $750.00 SIGN ON BONUS FT and PT for Elizabeth City Health & Rehab, Elizabeth City, NC. If you are Compassionate, Caring and interested in joining our dynamic team of professionals, where our Passion makes us different.

Please contact Rebecca at 252-338-3975.

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

Medical Assistant/Nurse - Pediatrics Full time opening for experienced Certified Medical Assistant or LPN with excellent interpersonal and computer EHR skills for clinical and administrative duties. Send cover letter and resume to jobs@cornerstonepediatrics.pro

NURSES, RN & LPN $2000 SIGN ON BONUS FT, PT 12 hr & 8 hr shifts for Elizabeth City Health & Rehab, Elizabeth City, NC. If you are Compassionate, Caring & interested in joining our dynamic team of professionals, where our Passion makes us different. Please call Rebecca 252-338-3975.

OPTOMETRIC TECH - Exp. in lensometry, other duties include pretesting patients and assisting with glasses. Fax resume to (757) 499-0696 or email: glassesarethebest@gmail.com.

Speech Language Pathologist-CCC, Pediatric Part-time Pediatric School-based SLP, ASHA Cert Email resume to careers@infinityrehab.net

Hotel/Hospitality/ Tourism Housekeeping - All Positions Best Western Plus, Virginia Beach 2809 Atlantic Avenue, Va Bch Apply in person daily from 10am to 5pm Front Desk

Maintenance Assistant Director of Facilities Management Norfolk State Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (NSU) Department of Facilities Management provides a campus environment that is conducive to working and learning through systematic maintenance, repair, and renovation and construction of campus buildings, facilities, and infrastructure. The department seeks applications of qualified applicants to serve as the Assistant Director of Utilities & Building Repairs. Please visit jobs.virginia.gov for job posting and to apply.

Restaurant/ Food Service Food Service Manager Substitute Food Service Workers

Apply Now

Maltipoos & Shih-Poos, M & F Mini. Schnauzers All Colors. Super Coats.

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

General/Other

Ship Building Ship Repair

Labs -Chocolate, AKC, males w/hunting lines, ready March 11. 757-710-5961.

majesticmaltese.com

The City of Virginia Beach Department of Public Utilities is recruiting for an Engineer II or III (DOQ) that will perform project management for highly complex sanitary sewer and water distribution engineering projects. For more information and to apply on-line by 4/4/17 go to www.vbgovcareers.com EOE

Needed for Hampton City Schools If interested please visit our website at: www.hampton.k12.va.us

champ bloodline. Prefer sell to hunters but open. $1000. 757-618-6320.

Lab Pups-Yellows & Black, AKC, OFA, hunting

252-207-9353

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES District 19 Community Services Board Job Opportunities

UPCOMING HS GRADS Get a great full-time job! Good pay, full benefits, 30 days vacation/yr, reg. raises. No exp needed, will train. Call Mon-Fri 1800-533-1657

lawn equipment. No riding mowers. Call 412-5664.

Yamaha Clavinova CLP550, excel cond,

ALL COINS

1114 Harmony Rd. Norfolk, VA Saturday, March 18, 12 Noon GATES OPEN AT 10 AM

FREE PICK UP of your broken or unwanted

RAY HIGGINS Furniture, Glassware, Vintage Art, Costume Jewelry, Antique Guns

Diabetic Test Strips Wanted Up to $30 Cash/Box + Bonus Unexpired/Unopened LOCAL. CALL BETH 757-235-4496

Din Rm Set-6 padded chairs, 80â&#x20AC;? table, buffet,

American Antique Buyer

Buying All Antiques

Counseling/ Social Services/ Non-Profit

good cond, $495. 757-434-6619.

Gretch Drum Kit-Complete 7 piece Catalina Maple Kit. Remo heads, Ziljan cymbals, all stands, extras, $1800. 757-510-2244.

A Basic

CASH for VINYL RECORDS & TEXTBOOKS TODAYNo collection too large or small. Licensed, insured & locally owned. afkbooks.com or call 757-962-1996.

The Virginia Department of Educationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (VDOEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) Training and Technical Assistance Center (T/TAC) at Old Dominion University is seeking an exp. professional in the field of assistive and instructional technology. Minimum 3 years of exp. supporting students with disabilities and/or professionals with assistive technology in school settings and knowledge of augmentative communication. This person provides professional development and technical assistance specific to assistive and instructional technology supports which helps students with disabilities access the curriculum and maximize educational performance.

To apply, submit resume to ODU Research Foundation http://www.researchfoundatotion. odu.edu/ Click on the employment tab and follow the link for position #17008 AA/EOE/M/F/Disability/VETS/Drug Free

Engineer II/III #21818

Clothing

3 Piece Leather Sofa, Loveseat & Chair, tan,

GRASS CUTTING

(A) FAMILY TRASH MAN

WANTED: High-End Film Camera Collections.

Ghent Multi-family yard sale to benefit Maury HS Orchestra at Church of the Good Shepherd, 7400 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk, Sat., 3/18/17, 8am - 1pm.

Wide variety of items.

Cut Grass, Edge, Trim Shrubs & More.

Call or Text Ernie at 757-408-2082.

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

20 yrs exp, lic & ins. 485-1414

Cameras-Photography

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

ABBOTTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LAWN MANAGEMENT

Moving-Hauling

lift . Better than avg condition but does need TLC. Volvo Penta 5.7 300 HP IB/OB with less than 100 hrs. Needs a new home. Make offer Text 757 288 4100

2 Pc. All New Mattress Sets-In Plastic

Antiques & Collectibles

A Removing, Buying BULK contents. complete house contents, attics, garages, barns, storage units, estates, sheds, etc. 477-2558

JACKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TOWING Bayliner 1989 27ft Boat has been kept on a

Garage Sale - Norfolk

Kempsville DESIGNER CONSIGNORS SPRING CHILDREN:S SALE!!

Thurs, Fri Mar 16, 17 10AM-7PM Sat, Mar 18 8AM-12 NOON Ascension Catholic Community Center, 4853 Princess Anne Rd, VB 1000â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of items for preemie-teens Cash and credit cards accepted Discounted items Fri/Sat www.designerconsignors.net and Facebook

Wanted To Buy

AUTO AUCTION

BOWFLEX XTREME SELLING FOR $400.OO, PAID $1300.00 NEW. UNIT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION PHONE #757-777-8537. NEGOTIABLE

Garage Sale - Virginia Beach

Screened topsoil 5 yds $185, Mulch $26, Compost $28, Sand, Gravel, Sm. loads. 353-7233

Auctions

Garage Sale - Chesapeake

Types of Collections & Collectibles 912-674-8135

Weed Eating, Edging, Blowing, Reasonable Prices!

Call 757-477-2158

Bass Tracker Pan Fish 16â&#x20AC;&#x2122; boat, 9.9/15 hp electric start Mercury motor with stick steering & drive-on Trail Star galvanized trailer. Package includes Hummingbird 586 HD color depth finder, 12v 40 lb. thrust Minn Kota trolling motor, spare trailer tire, trailer jack, 2 batteries, aerated live well, carpet, rod holders, built in cooler, built in cup holders, navigation lights, well maintained rig. $3,500 OBO, Call 757-641-8870 or 757-556-5622

FLEA & CRAFT MARKET Princess Anne HS Chorus Fundraiser (VB) Sat, Mar 18th 8-2 pm 4400 Va. Beach Blvd.

Spaces $12 Tables $8 648-5600 ext 58452

Baycliff, near Alanton Thurs-Sat 3/16-18, 9-5, 1585 Bay Point Drive, VB; 5BR HUGE home FULL. Furn., collectibles, tools, guns, patio, bar, jewelry Betterhomesandbargainsestatesales on Facebook

Computers/IT/Technology ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST

Boats/Rigs

FIREWOOD-SEASONED. Full, Half & Quarter Cords.

Pickup or Delivery.

608 Stoneleigh Court 23322 Carriage House Estates, off Etheridge Road GB Sale will be inside home, moving, everything must go! 10am to 5pm, March 11, 2017.

Topsoil-Mulch ORGANIC MUSHROOM COMPOST

Bass Tracker Pan Fish 1994 16 ft. 1994

Show

Cash Paid For All

Lawn Maintenance

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

Flea Markets/Bazaars

c LANDSCAPING SPECIALIST c

Cut, Edge & Blow. 757-560-0744. 757-580-7913

Boat Trailers USED TRAILER SALE !!!

prints, thousands of books, everything must go. Sat., 3/18 & Sun., 3/19, 9-2. 3041 Little Island Rd., VB

Tree Removal, Pruning, Tractor Work & Grading, French Drains, Mulching, 757-282-3823

YARD MAINTENANCE

2016 Mercury 15 HP 4 Stroke Outboard Under 15 hours. Like new condition. Includes 6 gallon fuel tank and tool kit. Have all documentation. Transferable factory warranty. $1950.00 OBO. Leave message or text: 757-236-2044.

Sandbridge Estate Sale-Antiques, art, oils &

100% Drainage & Yard Cleanup, Shrub &

Weeding - Renovations, Shrub Trimming, Monthly Maintenance & Cleanups. Buddy 535-0928

$$ CASH 4 BOAT MOTORS $$ We buy boat motors no matter the condition Yamaha ( RALPH.AGBAI@gmail.com) Call Ralph 7573291380 CASH & CARRY; NO STORIES

Senior Electrical Tech #00775A Starting Salary: (Commensurate with Education and Experience) The Facilities Management Department at Old Dominion University is seeking an experienced Master Electrician to provide field supervision to Electrical Mechanics and Trades/Utilities Workers. Must be able to make repairs of all electrical systems and their components on campus to include installing, repairing/replacing lighting systems, motors, sub-panels, motor starters and all associated equipment such as wiring, contacts, conduit, ballast, switches, light poles, bulbs, etc.

Applicants should have demonstrated ability to read and understand blueprints, be familiar with the electrical code, wiring schematics. Should be able to accurately use test equipment, and hand tools, climb and work at heights. l HealthCare l Flexible Reimbursement Account (Dependent Care/Medical) l VRS Group Life Insurance l VRS Optional Life Insurance l Long-Term Care Insurance l Long-Term Disability Insurance l Legal Plan and Tuition Reimbursement l State Retirement For A complete description and qualifications visit our website at www.jobs.odu.edu. Apply for positions using our on-line application system before 5pm on the closing date (also at our website). AA/EOE

Traffic Control P. D. Brooks Traffic Control is seeking a Traffic Control Tech. Good driving record required. Drug-free work place. EOE. Apply at www.pdbrooks.com or fax resumes to 804-730-7801 TUG CAPTAIN / TUG CREW / DECKHANDS Experienced crew & licensed captains may apply online @ W3marine.com or call 757-627-3440

l 1st Class Marine Pipe Fitter/Welders Plumbers, Joiners, HVAC Sheet Metal Mechanics Out of town work Shipyard New Construction Must pass drug/background test Min 5 yrs exp Nationwide Skilled Trades 985-872-5530 nstla@nationwideskilledtrades.com Certified Crane Operator - NCCCO preferred Floating crane & dredge experience TOP pay & benefits - apply @ W3marine.com or call 757-627-3440

Skilled Trades (Manufacturing) LOCKSMITH AND SECURITY TECHNICIAN NEEDED Technician needed for mechanical and electronic security hardware service. (Locks, Card Access, Safes, Alarms) For info call 757.722.0883. www.shortywallin.com ,Va. Dcjs# 11-1838.

Burial/Cemetery Plot Meadowbrook Gardens, Suffolk-2 graves, complete, side-by-side. $3500. 757-359-8680.

Rosewood Memorial Park-2 plots, Veterans Section, $2295 includes tranfer fee. Veterans call 757-404-3423.

Rosewood Memorial Park-Va. Beach, off Witchduck Rd. 3 premium curb-side sites in the orig. Last Supper, Lot 42, Section A, Sites 1, 2 & 3. Current value $12,600. Asking $9600. Will pay transfer fee. 757-536-7535.

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

For Rent-House (All) *Close to Langley AFB*Hampton House for Rent 4 BD, 2.5 BD, E-I KIT, DIN RM, FRPL, WIC, FROG call/text 757-817-5508 Avail Now $1875

For Lease-Industrial Auto Repair Shop-5000 sq. ft. 4 lifts & equip, 2 offices, good location. Call Fred 499-8000.

For Sale-Home (All)

Chesapeake 1200 & 1500 sq. ft. Call 485-1323.

For Rent-Norfolk Apts

Olde Towne Portsmouth Sip sweet tea on the

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

GHENT-8 Great Locations 1 & 2 BR, free heat & hot H20, $650-$995.

Meredith Mgmt. 622-8233 www.RENTMEREDITH.com

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

Gregory Realty 855-3315 gregoryrealtycorpofva.com OCEAN VIEW’S BEST-5 Locations, 1-2 BR, extras Near beach, air, laundry. www.capitalrentalsva.com Some/Most Utils. 383-5246. 625-7110.

Wards Corner - 1BR, $650 & 2BR, $750 Call 460-1992 or 625-8193.

WATERFRONT $975/mo NEAR NAS 570 W Oceanview Ave Willoughby Spit Large 2br & 1ba No Pets.

Call Tricia 757-735-2876, Owner/Agent.

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

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

For Rent-Rooms Room For Rent: Near Princess Anne Plaza Near Base, off Rosemont & Va. Beach Blvd.

Furnished $500/mth Call 757-340-4835

1A+ Rm. Va Bch TCC. Priv. entrance, quiet, furn’d w/appl’s, pool, tennis court, cable, high spd net, employed, no drugs/smoke, 757-270-6012.

Alexandria Room for rent in 4-bedroom house, upstairs master with attached full bath.

Asking $600/month, 1/3 utilities. Full access to kitchen and laundry. Contact Eric, 757-759-7484 for appointment.

Greenbrier/Clearfield-Furn rm, kit priv’s,

porch as you enjoy the sunset one block from the Elizabeth river. Share the experience of colonial times in this historic 5 bed/5 bath home rebuilt on a foundation laid before America was a country. Cynthia Shipman 757-392-6821

For Sale-Chesapeake Home Western Branch-3 BR, 2 BA brick ranch, $212,000. Kline Realty 484-0123.

For Sale-Condos/Co-Ops WEST AVE TOWN CONDOS $53,900 Lots of updates & move in ready! 3rd floor condo, 3 beds, 2 full baths. Master with attached bath. Convenient to many military bases & shipyards. Call Matthew Spencer at 757-374-0707, Cross Realty.

open house 3-11-17 12-2pm 701 Centerville Tpke S. 12 stall barn. Natalie Etheredge Rose & Womble 757-435-2981 www.natalieetheredgerealtor.com

Wanted Real Estate

Chevy 1997 Suburban, white, good cond, 168K mis., $3800. 757-620-9390.

Ford 2005 Thunderbird 50th anniversary edition.

Like new. 19K mis. gar. kept. Both tops. $23,900.

757-448-8593. 757-366-0324

inspection. Excel cond. $6900. 757-735-3225.

auto, key entry, 107K mis., $4500. 757-816-8369.

TOYOTA 2010 COROLLA S AUTO AC SUNROOF ALLOY WHEELS VERY GOOD COND. 50K MILES 9900.00 CALL 963-2299 TRINITY PRE-OWNED vadlr TOYOTA 2016 CAMRY SE AUTO AC 4DR FULLY LOADED ONLY 12K MILES MUST SEE 17,900.00 CALL 963-2299 TRINITY PRE-OWNED va dlr

Campers/RVs

Automobiles for Sale

2014 Jayco J Feather Ultra Lite, M-18 FDB like new, used 6 times. $14,500. 757-272-7858.

MASERATI 2008 QUATTROPORTE - LOW 34K MILES, 4-DOOR SEDAN, SILVER EXT. W/BLACK LEATHER & WOOD INTERIOR, AUTO, NAVIGATION, 400HP FERRARI ENGINE! AM/FM/CD IN DASH CD CHANGER, NEW TIRES & BRAKES, RECLINING REAR SEATS, JET-LIKE PERFORMANCE, LUXURY SUPERCAR! BOOK VALUE $46,100. ON SALE $33,890.

CALL (757)373-3257 VaDlr Mazda 2010 Miata MX5 Sport Great Condition, New tires and top, fun to drive. 43000 mies,$13900, Call 438-9179.

Mercedes 2006 E350 Clean inside and out. Loaded. Looks good and runs good. For inquires email willisd@cox.net. This one has been babied.

ALFA ROMEO 2015 4C LAUNCH EDITION VERY LOW 3,210 MILES, RED EXTERIOR W/CHARCOAL INTERIOR, REAR ENGINE DESIGN, AUTO/MANUAL TRANSMISSION, HIGH PERFORMANCE & EXTREME HANDLING ITALIAN SUPERCAR!! AS NEW AS IT GETS, CLEAR CARFAX AND IN NEW CONDITION, A BLAST TO DRIVE!! MSRP $89,890. ON SALE @ $57,890. CALL OR TEXT @ (757)373-3257 VaDlr

for rent April 1st. Private entrance. Furnished suite.

All utilities plus cable included in rent $725 plus $725 deposit. No pets must be non smoker Call 757-376-9613.

Room w/cable & internet. W/D, Military Pref. $550 mo. 1/2 off Deposit. Utils Included. 757-615-4625.

private bath, centrallly located near Town Ctr. $675 mo. includes all. 757-705-8374.

For Rent-To Share Kempsville, $515/Mo. Non/Smoker, Must Be Employed, Utils Incl., W/D, No Pets, Alcohol, or Drugs. 757-473-5611

For Rent-Townhomes

Hilltop-1 BR, $750 includes all utils & cable, internet, no credit ck, pet ok. 757-717-0129 OCEANA/HILLTOP AREA Newly renovated throughout, Spacious 2 BR, 1 BA. $795/mo. 631-1306.

For Rent-Va.Beach House

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ZERO DOWN? BAD CREDIT? BENTLEY 2008 CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR STUNNING CONDITION, V-12 TWIN TURBO AWD, LOW MILES, NAVY BLUE EXT., GRAY LEATHER INT WITH REAL WOOD TRIM, HEATED & COOLED SEATS, NEW TIRES & BRAKES, 20” BENTLEY RIMS, NAV, BLUETOOTH, BACKUP CAMERA, CLEAR CARFAX, 2. EXTREME PERFORMANCE, ELEGANCE & LUXURY. WITH WARRANTY, OVER $8k IN OPTIONS, CURRENT BOOK $78,000.00. PRICED TO SELL @ $54,880. CALL OR TEXT @ (757)373-3257 VaDlr BMW 2011 128i AUTO AC ALLOYS SUNROOF LEATHER EXCELLENT COND. MUST SEE 12900.00 CALL 963-2299 TRINITY PRE-OWNED vadlr

Land Rover 2006 LR3 SE, loaded.

Looks & runs great, Call 757-235-1993.

126K,

$4900.

Mercedes 2002 ML320, new paint job, white, 174K mi, excel cond, $3499. 757-513-6555

Trucks

3 slides, $27,500 obo. $225 Processing Fee. Snyder’s RV 499-8000.

CALL 757-717-1715 VA DLR Nissan 2003 350Z Silver, Loaded,extra clean, 119K miles,$6600.00 call or text 757-406-6106 Nissan 2011 Rogue S AWD 49500mi Maroon $9999 (757)6414650

Nissan 2012 Altima Coupe, 63K mis., 1 owner, gar kept, $10,900. 757-563-9451.

Chevrolet 2009 Silverado 1500 LT 79800 mi.

Leather, pwr everything, tow ready, Line-X, rear camera, dash cam. $20K. 757.635.5936

WE PAY TOP DOLLAR FOR WHEELCHAIR VANS As the number one Mobility Dealer in the country, we have a huge demand for used and clean wheelchair vans. Contact our local dealership for a free appraisel and offer. Owe money..no problem. We are a licensed and bonded dealer in Virginia. Of course, we sell em too. Mobility Works @ 6059 E. Virginia Beach blvd., Norfolk, Va 23502 455-9889. Ask for Gregg Ford 1995 Bronco Only 29k Actual Miles, super luxurious interior, Runs like new, 4X4, Automatic, $2500. Call: 4342880329 RAM 2015 1500 SLT QUAD CAB AUTO FULLY LOADED 1 OWNER PRICED TO SELL FINANCING AVAIL. CALL 963-2299 TRINITY PRE-OWNED vadlr

Wanted Automobiles $ABSOLUTELY ABLY ACQUIRING AUTOS All Makes & Models, Best Price Paid!!

FREE TOWING. 749-8035 AUTOS ACCEPTED - Any Year, Make Or Model TOP DOLLAR, FAST, FREE TOWING. 757-737-2465 Or 757-754-9675

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Woods At London Bridge-3+ BR, 2.5 BA, gar, end unit, $1495. 687-5300. Apollo Realty 1 Inc.

Land Rover 2006 LR3 SE Loaded, looks and runs great, 126K $4900.757-235-1993

Travel Trailer- Keystone Premier Featherlite 2014 Bullet 26’ Fully furnished, two extensions, kitchen island, all hook ups, automatic porch shade, stabilizing hitch, bike rack, much more. Ready to use now!

See by appt. (757) 286-6463 26,000.00

Mitsubishi 2007 Eclipse Spyder GT convertible Sports package fully loaded. Grey leather interior, runs great. Newer top, brakes, tires and headlights.

101,000 miles, $5,750. 757-235-2757

Now. No pets. 757-513-3836.

Honda 2005 CRV-EX 4WD, All Power, Sunroof, Auto, CD, inspected, clean,must see,158K, $6,400,5606376

Sabre 2010, 32BHTS, 1.5 bath, twin bunks,

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

Auto Biz Inc, NC Dealer # 69121, Hertford NC, 252-264-2264

BENTLEY 2008 CONTINENTAL COUPE “SPEED” 2-DOOR, V-12 TWIN TURBO AWD, LOW MILES, BLACK EXT. DARK GRAY INT., NEW CONDITION, “SPEED” EDITION, CARBON FIBER DASH, NAV., BACK UP ASSIST, BLUETOOTH, TEXT AUTO CONVERT, NEW TIRES, BENTLEY-SERVICED, WARRANTY, EXTREME PERFORMANCE & LUXURY ALL-IN-ONE, CARFAX CERTIFIED, BOOK VALUE $93,600. ON SALE FOR $63,890.

CALL (757)373-3257.

VaDlr

Va Beach-$540 Mo. Cable & utils inclu. Avail

For Rent-Va. Beach Apts

sell, & finance your RV. Snyders RV 499-8000.

Handicapped

room. No smoking, pets or drugs. 757-403-1920. incl. No Pets. $500+ $200 dep. 757-582-2565.

CONSIGNMENTS WANTED! Let us clean, Fleetwood Terry Travel Trailer 2001 26T Good shape, Queen bed, priced to sell, sleeps 4, hitch/sway bars included, $1900 (757) 239-4880

MSRP $108,000, must sell. $69,995. Processing fee $225. Snyder’s RV 499-8000.

Va. Bch-$500 mo. Utils & cable inclu. Furnished

VB-Roommate to share clean twnhme, 1 BR w/

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Winnebago, New 42’ 5 slides, all options,

Mercedes Benz 2001 C 240 EXCELLENT COND. Dealer maintained, garaged, no accidents, low mileage 103k. Six speed manual trans. Original owner lady non-smoker. $5000 757-646-2395

Rosemont Forest, Va Beach. Newly renovated.

Dodge 2014 Journey SXT, loaded, 23K mis., 7 yr warranty, $14,900. $225 processing fee.

Snyder’s RV 499-8000.

Toyota 2006 Camry XLE, 73K mis., new

Kia 2010 4 dr Rio, looks good, runs great,

Antiques & Classics

furnished rm, house privileges. 757-423-0252.

Va Beach - 1 BR, furnished, W/D, internet, utils

TESLA 2012 S - P85 PERFORMANCE PACKAGE, LOW 24K MILES, “SIGNATURE” SERIES, IN NEW CONDITION, NAVY BLUE EXT. & TAN INTERIOR, 260MILE RANGE, NEVER USE GAS, NAV., BACK UP CAM, 2 KEY FOBS, EXTREME PERFORMANCE & LUXURY, CLEAR CARFAX, CURRENT VALUE $64,875. NEW $109,000. ON SALE FOR $55,890. CALL OR TEXT @ (757)373-3257 VaDlr

CALL NOW 757-785-0309

$150 wk+ dep. 757-228-8405.

Portsmouth Upstairs Inlaw Suite available

Sport Utility Vehicles

nice, good cond, $4800. 757-620-9390.

FOR CASH - ANY CONDITION

Ford 1987 Mustang GT - 5L, V8 (302 CI) T-Top, restored, Fhouse Red, $8,000 or BO, 589-5994

Harley Davidson 2002 Road King Classic Excellent Condition; Leather Accessories, Custom Bars, Stage 2 Kit. $7,000 Firm. (757) 575-6021

CHEVROLET 2009 TRAILBLAZER LT 4WD 6CYL AUTO AC ALLOY WHLS SUNROOF NEW INSPECTION EXC. COND. GOOD MILES 7900.00 635-3840

Chrysler 2000 LHS, 4 dr sedan, 127K, very

Hampton Roads WE BUY HOUSES FAST

NORFOLK-ODU/NOB, NON SMOKER,

NSU AREA-All Utils. Ready Today, $140/W + cable + Security Dep. (757) 622-1781. 284-6249.

Nissan 2007 Maxima SL 2007 Nissan Maxima SL Luxury Sedan 4-Door, $2500, 3.5L V6, 39k mi, Auto, Gray/Black, 1owner, leather seats,interior is immaculate and looks new.

Call or txt anytime at: (215) 839-9430!

Chevrolet 2013 Equinox Black, 32,000 miles call 407-221-9095 $13,500

Open House-Chesapeake

bath, work ref req’d. $175 wk. 757-274-7964.

Close to everything. $500 mo. 757-235-3630.

CHEVROLET 2009 HHR LS AUTO AC VERY GOOD COND. RECENT INSPECTION COME SEE 4900.00 CALL 963-2299 TRINITY PRE-OWNED va dlr

Hickory 4bdrm home on 5 Acres of land

Norfolk, Near Norfolk State, Room For Rent,

Norview-Furn rm. Everything inclu. Washer/dryer.

Cadillac 2004 SRX Fully loaded, V8 engine, 4WD. Good Condition. $6750. Call 757-481-6600

Kempsville-3 BR, 1 BA brick ranch, new roof/ windows/heat pump, excel cond, big yard, $205,000 obo. Call 647-3954

N. Witchduck Va. Bch-Priv. entrance, shared

Norfolk-Villa Heights, lg 1 BR, must work,

CanAm Spyder 2014 RT Limited SE6 ~5000 miles, garage kept, radio, GPS, helmets w/bluetooth; 6-speed semi-automatic $17500. 757-679-2300

For Sale-Va. Beach Home

cable, utils & Wi-Fi inclu. $500 mo. or $125 per wk.+ deposit. Call Brian 757-472-3518.

$125 wk. 757-651-4614.

Automobiles for Sale

Hampton Beautiful Brick Ranch,4 BD,2 Bath, LR, DR, 2 Car Gar, Fenced yd with patio, Lg shed, Kit w/ SS app’s open to den w/brick FP, New HVAC, 2083 sf, $235,900, Call 757-876-2006 for more info.

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Wheelchair vans from $9995 Mobility Works is the largest mobility dealer in Virginia and the nation with over 800 vehicles to choose from. VA approved.

We have low rate financing available with approved credit. Located in the Military Circle area of Norfolk so we’re close to all points in Tidewater. We have experience and compassion to find the best solution for your needs. Give us a call today @757-455-9889.

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Motor Homes

Olds 2003 Alero, looks good, runs great,

Coachmen 1995 31’ clean, new insp $14,900

recently insp, must see. $2000. 757-316-4568.

Processing Fee $225. Snyder’s RV 499-8000.

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