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This is the “SAPR Line of Courage” which represents 145 sexual assault cases that were managed in NAVSTA Norfolk in 2012.

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By Susan Henson Center for Personal and Professional Development Public Affairs

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The Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) headquarters staff attended all hands training to talk about a topic of high interest to the command – Sexual Assault Awareness, Prevention and Response (SAPR), April 4.

The CPPD team is highly dedicated to stopping sexual assaults and has worked since 2011 to develop SAPR-Leaders (SAPR-L), SAPR-Fleet (SAPR-F) training videos and facilitation guidance.

“This training isn’t simply a ‘check

in the box’ for us at CPPD – we’re personally vested in its success,” said CPPD Executive Director Doug Kibbey.

“We’ve put massive energy and countless hours into SAPR training products that we believe are moving the needle toward a Navy-wide climate that refuses to tolerate any behaviors on the continuum of harm that could lead to a sexual assault.”

This year’s Navy Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAM) campaign focuses on courage and CPPD headquarters is holding two training sessions in April for its staff in order to cover all five themes of SAAM.

Senior Chief Interior Communications Electrician Claudia Seawright, CPPD SAPR point of contact and course manager for Bystander Intervention (BI) conducted the all hands training attended by military and civilian employees.

The first week’s theme of “Courage to learn” included a discussion on the continuum of harm.

“We’ve learned through SAPR-L/F and BI training the types of behaviors on the continuum of harm – things like sexual innuendos, inappropriate jokes

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USS Arlington joins the fleet

The Navy announced that the annual Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Air Show, which was to include an appearance by the Flight Demonstration Squadron the “Blue Angels,” is canceled as a result of budget shortfalls due to sequestration, April 9.

Recognizing budget realities, current Department of Defense policy states that outreach events can only be supported with local assets at no cost to the government. This is one of many steps the Navy is taking to ensure resources are in place to support forces operating forward now, and those training to relieve them.

The Navy believes there is value in inspiring future generations of Sailors and Marines by demonstrating the professionalism and capabilities of our naval aviation teams, and will continue aerial demonstrations in the future as the budget permits.

“The Oceana Air Show highlights the tremendous partnership between the people the Hampton Roads area and our Navy team,” said Capt. Bob Geis, commanding officer, NAS Oceana. “It is unfortunate we must cancel the 2013 celebration due to the continuing budget challenges. Over the years, the city and many community agencies have developed strong partnerships with the Navy and the Air Show affords us an opportunity to highlight military service during the three-day event. However, until we finish our evaluation of what the current budget will support, with priority on operational and fleet readiness, we have no choice but to cancel the Air Show.”

“We appreciate the community’s understanding during these uncertain times,” he continued. “I am also profoundly thankful for what the city and our community partners do for our service men and women each and every day.”

By MC1 Eric Brown USS Arlington Public Affairs

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With an estimated crowd of more than 5,000 on hand, USS Arlington (LPD 24) was commissioned and joined the Navy’s fleet of 283 warships, in an emotional, patriotic ceremony, April 6.

The ship is named for the county of Arlington, and honors the first responders and the 184 victims who died when American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001.

“LPD 24 bears a name of great significance to our Navy and Marine Corps team,” wrote the ceremony’s keynote speaker, Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James Amos, in his congratulatory letter to the ship. “LPD 24 will forever represent the courage, devotion and teamwork that characterized our military and first responders on that modern day of infamy.”

Arlington is the eighth in Navy’s San Antonio-class of

MC2 Tony D. Curtis Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) man the rails and bring the ship to life during its commissioning ceremony.

NMCP HOSTS 3RD ANNUAL ‘WALK A LAP IN HER HEELS’ More than 100 men and women from 15 commands donned women’s high heels for a walk around Naval Medical Center Portsmouth’s track to kick off Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), April 3.This year’s Department of Defense theme is “We own it ... we’ll fix it ... together.”

The national ensign is unfurled aboard the newly commissioned amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) during the ship’s commissioning ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, April 6.

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ships, designed to be the most survivable amphibious vessels ever put to sea. The ship combines 21st century amphibious shipbuilding and warfighting technologies to support current and future Marine Corps aircraft and landing craft, capable of transporting nearly 1,200 Sailors and Marines into harm’s way.

“As a son of a history teacher, I always teach our Sailors about our heritage,” said Arlington Commanding Officer Cmdr. Darren Nelson. “We are here to make sure no one ever forgets those who lost their lives that day giving us our name. It is our duty to have the strength to fight terrorism, honor those that have gone

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SEA-AIR-SPACE EXPO BEGINS The 48th annual Navy League Sea-Air-Space Exposition kicked off in National Harbor, Md. with an official opening ceremony, April 8.

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U.S. Navy file photo The Blue Angels perform at the 2012 Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Air Show in Virginia Beach.

PROTECT THE PLANET Starting April 12 and running through the rest of the month, Hampton Roads will host a number of events aimed at cleaning and beautifying the area.

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MCSN Lauren Booher An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) on the ship’s first day of combat air sorties of 2013 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

No one was injured when an F/A-18F Super Hornet crashed into the water while operating near USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the North Arabian Sea, April 8.

Search and Rescue (SAR) swimmers from an SH-60F of HS-5 “Night Dippers” recovered the two aircrew and safely delivered them back to the carrier.

The two aircrew, from VFA-103 “Jolly Rogers” based in Virginia Beach, safely ejected from their jet when it incurred an engine failure at 12:20 p.m. local time.

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A ceremony in honor of Holocaust Days of Remembrance was held at Nelson Chapel onboard Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, April 8.

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown remembers the Holocaust

By MC3 Sabrina Fine Navy Public Affairs Support Element - East

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A ceremony in honor of Holocaust Days of Remembrance was held at the Nelson Chapel onboard Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, April 8.

The Holocaust Days of Remembrance is an annual event, observed this year from April 7 - 14. The ceremony was led by Navy Chaplain Lt. Aaron Kleinman and was open to military personnel and government employees.

Kleinman began by reflecting on the history of the Holocaust.

“In 1933, the Germans needed to find a solution to exterminate the Jewish people,” he said. “So they put their scientists, engineers and the people who ran the train stations on this project.”

He said the Germans created a whole infrastructure of death to exterminate Jews, Romans, Gypsies, homosexuals and mentally disabled people from society.

“How did they do this,” he asked. “They start propaganda, they take over the

media, and then they start legislating and passing laws.”

He referenced photos that depicted Jews with fangs, sucking the blood of German children. These photographs dehumanized Jews and made it more justifiable to commit genocide. Killing Jews was seen as freeing society of an evil species, instead of murder of human beings, he said.

Kleinman said antisemitism exists today in the form of boycotting Israeli goods, stating that we do not boycott goods from other countries based solely on their culture and religion, and asked the audience why would people do that to Israel?

Part of the role of a chaplain is to teach morality to Sailors through the Navy’s core values of honor, courage and commitment, he said.

Kleinman asked the audience members to reflect on what can keep genocide from happening again.

“We should protect freedom and democracy around the world and stop evil things like genocide,” he said. “Sailors need to understand evil is real and

Left: Information Systems Technician Seaman Andrew Caplinger lights a candle in honor of victims of the Holocaust.

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Because German military members enabled the Holocaust a special emphasis was put on the military members in the audience.

“In America, those of us who wear a uniform know that there is a moral obligation,” said Kleinman. “If an order is immoral, you do not need to obey it. Those of us who wear the uniform can make a difference.”

One of the attendees was Information Systems Technician Seaman Andrew Caplinger. He had family in the U.S. Army during World War II who believed in the importance of humanity and liberating the camps.

“I think the observance ties into honor, courage and

commitment,” he said. “Because with honor you have to fight for those who can’t, you have to stand up for what is right and we should be committed to that 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.”

After the ceremony, audience members sat in silence as one by one people came to the table at the front of the room and lit candles to remember and honor victims of the Holocaust.

“Educational events like this help Sailors understand why we do what we do,” Kleinman explained. “Why we get involved in things that are sometimes far from home, that don’t seem to have a direct impact to support and defend the Constitution of the United States.

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Norfolk area Sailors visit local school, mentor young students

By MCSA Edward Guttierrez III Navy Public Affairs Support Element - East

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Chief petty officers and first class petty officers from various Norfolk area commands gathered at Shelton Park Elementary School in Virginia Beach to participate in a day of mentoring with students in recognition of the 120th birthday of the chief petty officer, March 27.

This is the 3rd annual Chief’s Day at Shelton Park Elementary, an event which began as a way for Sailors to interact with children in the Norfolk area.

“This is important because we keep kids on the right track and it shows that we care about the community and we want to be involved in spreading a positive message,” said Master Chief Operations Specialist (SW) Michael Fisher, U.S. Fleet Forces Command.

The event kicked off with Sailors making an appearance on the school’s morning video announcements.

The students then ventured outside to watch as Sailors raised the ensign outside the school. From there, chiefs and first class petty officers followed the students back to their classrooms to speak to them about topics, such as problem solving, selfmotivation and taking school seriously.

Approximately 85 percent of Shelton Park’s 385 students are military dependents. According to Debbie Patch, School Liaison Officer for Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek - Fort Story, the high concentration of military children at Shelton Park makes it a particularly effective venue for Chief’s Day. “They are very familiar with deployment and they recognize the uniform,” she said. “They like to see mili-

Above: Engineman 1st Class (SW) James Collins, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 2, speaks to students during Chief’s Day in Virginia Beach.

tary in their classrooms. Most of them are experiencing deployments on a regular basis and someone is always away, so it’s really nice to have the chief’s and petty officer’s come in and give them a little bit more attention, kind of help them out and be a surrogate for a day.”

“Our kids love this day,” said Shannon Haas, a third grade teacher at Shelton Park Elementary. “It’s their favorite day of the year. They’re going to ask you all for autographs before you [service members] leave.”

According to Fisher, the students at Shelton Park Elementary aren’t the only people who benefit from the visit.

“The Sailors volunteer for this. They want to spend their time out here,” he said.

“When I asked for Sailors to volunteer, I had people raising their hands to get out in the community. They like to come out and interact with Photos by MCSA Edward Guttierrez III the children, to interact as Master Chief Operations Specialist (SW) Michael Fisher, assigned to citizens themselves and be role models and mentors for U.S. Fleet Forces Command, speaks to a student during the Chief’s Day of Service at Shelton Park Elementary School. the children.”

Left: Engineman 1st Class (SW) James Collins (left) and Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class (SW) Lamont Mukes raise the national ensign at the beginning of the Chief’s Day of Service at Shelton Park Elementary School.

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As the old saying goes, you never know a person until you walk a mile in their shoes. One in four females, and one in six males, will be the victim of sexual assault in their lifetime. - Cmdr. Deborah Sweetman

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NMCP hosts 3rd annual ‘Walk a Lap in Her Heels’

By MC2 Anna Arndt NMCP Public Affairs

PORTSMOUTH

More than 100 men and women from 15 commands donned women’s high heels for a walk around Naval Medical Center Portsmouth’s (NMCP) track to kick off Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), April 3.

This is the 3rd annual “Walk a Lap in Her Heels” event, which is meant to draw attention to the topic, hosted by Morale, Welfare and Recreation, and Naval Station Norfolk’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program (SAPR).

This year’s Department of Defense theme is “We own it ... we’ll fix it ... together.” NMCP is joining the rest of the Navy in leveraging SAAM as a vehicle to emphasize the ongoing commitment to instill a climate that does not tolerate, condone or ignore sexist behavior, sexual harassment or sexual assault.

“The purpose is to increase awareness,” said Cmdr. Deborah Sweetman, NMCP’s lead SAPR advocate. “As the old saying goes, you never know a person until you walk a mile in their shoes. One in four females, and one in six males, will be the victim of sexual assault in their lifetime.”

The idea for the event was taken from the nationally recognized Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Foundation, which began in 2001. Its mission is to give men an opportunity to raise awareness in their communities, to take sexual violence seriously and work toward eliminating it.

“This showed some of the gentlemen who walked in the heels that it is not easy being a victim,” said Sonar Technician 2nd Class Nicole Garyalvarez, a SAPR advocate on USS Bulkeley. “I think this event is awesome, it’s worth the time to come out here and support, and I think we should do things like this more often. I don’t think it just showed men, but it showed women as well, what it’s like to be a victim. That’s a really long walk in heels – it’s about a half a mile, so just think about that long walk, like a victim having to walk home after an attack.”

The event consisted of men and a few women walking just one lap instead of a mile,

while wearing heels in order to gain a better understanding of what it’s like to be a woman ... to literally put themselves “in her shoes.” At the end of the lap, not only did some have sore feet, but they all had more respect and appreciation for the experiences of women.

“My job as a victim advocate is very important,” said Garyalvarez. “This event shows that you need support. Because a lot of people needed support through this walk and you’re going to need support through the events that come with a sexual assault.”

Active duty service members are given sexual assault awareness training annually, but there were still 578 reported cases of sexual assault in the Navy in 2009, which is the most recent year that statistics are available. According to Sweetman, about 50 percent of these occurred on military bases.

“This event reinforced what we have been taught,” said Yeoman 1st Class Jamie Blanco, USS Iwo Jima. “It shows that keeping people aware can be fun.”

“I hope participants take away the importance of being the aware bystander and knowledge of the incidence of sexual assault and how it is impacting our Sailors,” said Sweetman, “because it does impact our readiness – and readiness, jointness and values are the surgeon general’s three goals.”

“Sexual assault is a problem we should not be having in our country, but unfortunately that is not case,” said Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Tyler Harris, NMCP’s Staff Education and Training Department. “I believe we at times become too impersonal because we are afraid of involving ourselves in other’s lives, which can be misconstrued as intrusive. Today, we pulled together to do something we see as a small thing of just walking a lap in a woman’s shoes. This helped raise my awareness by taking me out of my comfort zone.”

During the month of April, NMCPs SAPR will be including information on Sexual Assault Awareness in the Plan of the Day, on the televisions throughout the medical center and on the marquee near the main gate. They will also set up a table outside the galley every Thursday from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. with information on the subject.

■ in her shoes, literally Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Sailors Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class (FMF) Tyler Harris, Staff Education and Training Department (left) and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class (FMF) Carl Norman, Command Fitness show their support for Sexual Assault Awareness Month during the 3rd annual “Walk a Lap in Her Heels” event.

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USS HARTFORD SAILORS LEND A HAND AT HARTFORD SOUP KITCHEN

Culinary Specialist 1st Class (SS) Orlando Galarza and Culinary Specialist Seaman (SS) Bradley Teitsma, who are assigned to the Los Angelesclass attack submarine USS Hartford (SSN 768), volunteer their time and culinary expertise at the Youth Challenge Love Kitchen and Clothing Drive located in Hartford, Conn.

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HARTFORD, CONN.

Several Sailors from the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Hartford (SSN 768) volunteered their time at a soup kitchen in Hartford, otherwise known as the “Love Kitchen,” April 4.

The Sailors assigned to the supply department aboard the submarine used their culinary expertise at the Love Kitchen by assisting with food preparation and meal service. In addition to helping prepare food, Sailors donated clothing collected by fellow crew members.

Culinary Specialist 1st Class (SS) Orlando Galarza volunteered as a way to create a bond between his submarine and namesake city, and also to help out the community.

“USS Hartford is currently undergoing a maintenance availability at General Dynamics Electric Boat and while under maintenance our galley is closed,” he said.

“This opportunity is a great way for my fellow Sailors of the supply department to get out into the community and lend a hand.”

The volunteer event at the Love Kitchen was coordinated by Chief Culinary Specialist (SS) Mark Shipley, who emphasized the importance of connecting with their namesake city.

“Volunteer projects, such as the one conducted with the Love Kitchen, are a great way to show my Sailors how they can contribute positively in the local community, but it also serves as a great way to educate the citizens of Hartford about their submarine,” he said.

Maria Rivera-Velez, cofounder of the Love Kitchen, emphasized the importance of volunteers, such as the Sailors from USS Hartford, to the mission of the Love Kitchen.

“We like to give back to the community and a lot of people that come to the Love Kitchen are homeless and they don’t have clothing or access to a meal,” she said.

“The volunteers are an important part of giving back to the community.”

USS Hartford, which recently returned from a sixmonth deployment on Nov. 17, 2012, was commissioned on Dec. 10, 1994 and is the second U.S. naval vessel to be named in honor of the city of Hartford.

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A6 | THE FLAGSHIP | APR 11, 2013 | FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM

Singaporean dignitaries visit Stennis Strike Group at sea ■ bird’s eye view Rear Adm. Mike Shoemaker greets distinguished visitors aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis.

Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.

By MC3 Grant Wamack John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group Public Affairs

USS JOHN C. STENNIS, AT SEA

Military and civilian leaders from the Republic of Singapore visited the USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), April 7.

Distinguished visitors including the ambassadors from Japan and France, high commissioners from Canada and New Zealand, and Col. Timothy Lo, the fleet commander of the Royal Singapore Navy, arrived aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier via a C-2A Greyhound from the “Providers” of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30. They met with John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group (JCSCSG) leadership, observed flight MC3 Katarzyna Kobiljak operations from the flight

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“It’s always an honor to engage with our partners in Singapore,” said Rear Adm. Mike Shoemaker, Commander, JCSCSG. “We have a strong and growing partnership and share a common commitment to maritime security and freedom of the seas.”

The U.S. and Singaporean navies train together throughout the year, both bilaterally and multilaterally, in exercises such as Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT), and work jointly in anti-terrorism and anti-piracy operations.

“It’s been a wonderful experience,” said Lo. “Flight operations ran like clockwork and the Sailors make it look so simple. These Sailors are obviously well-trained and make the United States proud.”

As their visit concluded, the guests once again boarded a C-2A, taxied to one of the ship’s catapult tracks, then accelerated from zero to 185 nautical miles per hour in less than three seconds, launching from Stennis’ flight deck to return to Singapore.

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Sailors and Marines from the Amphibious Assault ship USS Kearsarge LHD 3 gave some of their liberty time while in port in Limassol, Cyprus to participate in two community relation projects (COMRELs). The projects were organized by the Command Religious Ministries Department (CRMD).

Hospitalman Aysha Barber of Fleet Surgical Team 2, attached to the Kearsarge, is on her first deployment and gave her service to the Theotokos Foundation, a school for children with special needs.

While there, she had the opportunity to help clean up around the building and assisted with preparing gifts for those who helped out.

“It’s a beautiful and great foundation,” she said “Their situation is sad, but it is great that they have an organization to look after them.”

As a “Global Force for Good,” the Navy participates in similar COMRELs around the world, and Limassol was no different. Sailors and Marines from Kearsarge joined together to feed the hungry at a local soup kitchen, and clean for the disabled.

“It’s a great privilege to be here and to help out,” said Lt. Cmdr. (Chaplain) Ulysses Ubalde, the event organizer.

“Especially for the people, and learn some culture.”

Electrician’s Mate 1st Class Pedro Jemmott was one of more than 40 volunteers from the ship.

“I would most definitely do another COMREL,” he said.

“I enjoyed the experience.”

Kearsarge is deployed as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group with embarked Marines from the 26th MEU, which is on a schedule deployment in support of maritime security cooperation efforts in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | APR 11, 2013 | THE FLAGSHIP | A7 Sailors stationed aboard the guidedmissile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) wait at the brow to go on liberty after arriving at Naval Station Norfolk after completing a nine-month deployment.

USS Jason Dunham returns home

By MC2 Deven King USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) Public Affairs

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The guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) returned to Naval Station Norfolk, April 5, marking the successful completion of her maiden deployment.

The nine-month deployment took Jason Dunham to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility, where she supported maritime security operations, promoted theater security cooperation efforts and conducted missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

While in 6th Fleet, the crew participated in joint exercises Sea Breeze 2012 (SB12) and Reliant Mermaid 2012 – conducting live-fire; replenishment-at-sea; divisional tactics; and visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) exercises; crew exchanges and port visits – with multinational maritime partners, including Ukraine, Turkey and Israel.

Cmdr. Michael Meredith, commanding officer of Jason Dunham, said exercises such as SB12 and Reliant Mermaid further the Navy’s goals of interoperability among coalition partners and provide valuable training for the crew.

“Sailors are warfighters, but part of the Navy’s mission is also peacekeeping,” he said.

“Exercises like Sea Breeze help to build relationships on the international and individual level, which ensures stability and readiness in the region and prepares our Sailors to work in joint environments in the future.”

On Sept. 26, after three months in the Mediterranean and Black seas, Jason Dunham transited the Suez Canal, entering 5th Fleet where she spent the next six months conducting maritime security operations.

“The majority of the world’s commerce is conducted by sea,” said Meredith. “We’re out here ensuring safety and freedom of navigation, which

Lt. j.g. Lauren Gaidry Family and friends wave as the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) arrives at Naval Station Norfolk after completing a nine-month deployment.

impacts every nation, by conducting counter-piracy operations and working with our maritime partners.”

On a routine counter-piracy patrol in the Arabian Sea on Dec. 5, 2012, Jason Dunham received a distress call from a Pakistani fishing dhow. The master of the vessel reported one of his crew members experiencing pain.

Jason Dunham rendezvoused with the vessel and sent a VBSS team, along with an interpreter and one of Jason Dunham’s hospital corpsman, to the dhow via rigid-hull inflatable boat to render medical assistance.

Meredith said events like the medical assistance also play a key role in the ship’s mission.

“Anytime a vessel is in distress, fellow mariners have an obligation to respond,” he said. “Providing assistance is an integral part of our mission as it fosters trust in the region and show’s we’re here to help.”

While in theater, the crew also made port calls in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, enjoying liberty, conducting maintenance on the ship and participating in community relations projects.

Command Master Chief Stephen Vandergrifft said liberty itself is a mission and he is proud of the way Jason Dunham Sailors conducted themselves.

“We approach liberty with the same attitude and professionalism as we do our warfare areas,” he said. “The crew performed admirably while ashore – interacting with locals, learning respect for different cultures and building relationships through community relations projects.”

Meredith mirrored Vandergrifft’s remarks about the

Jason Dunham is named after Marine Cpl. Jason L. Dunham who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for service in Iraq.

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crew’s performance over the course of deployment and said he is impressed by their attitude and accomplishments, emphasizing Jason Dunham is a new ship and approximately 80 percent of the Sailors had never deployed before.

“I could not be more proud of the officers and crew,” he said. “They rose to every challenge and executed every task with professionalism and enthusiasm. They’ve been away from home a long time and are excited to be back for some well-deserved

rest and time with their families.”

While the entire crew is excited about being back with their families, some crew members, like Electronics Technician 3rd Class Matthew Tackett, have extra reason to be happy about

homecoming.

“My wife gave birth to twins while we were deployed,” he said. “The only parenting I’ve been able to do is order clothes for them online. I can’t wait to finally meet them and make up for lost time.”

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A8 | THE FLAGSHIP | APR 11, 2013 | FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM

20 Years | 20 Questions

How has The Flagship changed over the last 20 years?

Laura Baxter PUBLISHER/GENERAL MANAGER

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What has changed the most is that the content in the newspaper is now available to the families, so it’s not just the young Sailors. The military and our newspapers have embraced the military family to provide them the information they need to be better supporters of their spouses and the Navy.

How have newspapers in general changed?

In the past when speaking of newspapers, you simply thought of the printed piece.

Now, newspapers still provide the content in a print vehicle, but also they make that same content accessible in many different forms – online in particular. As the years have gone by, we’ve really focused on improving our website. Online gives us the opportunity to provide up-to-date content more frequently than just the weekly paper.

Do you feel The Flagship is more accessible now than in 1993?

Definitely! I think we started out just onbase, and as the bases have grown, we’ve added distribution points and increased our distribution to off-base locations so that it’s easily accessible for everyone. Most recently we started home delivery. We have more than 900 distribution points in Hampton Roads.

How easy is it to find a copy of The Flagship in Hampton Roads?

Very easy! I hear people tell me all the time, “I see The Flagship all over the place,” which is great because they have the ability to pick it up easily and it’s a great branding opportunity for us.

How did home delivery expand your reach?

It allowed families to have the product accessible at their door, just like your daily paper, without having to go out in town to find a copy or wait for their spouse to bring it home from work. It also gives them the opportunity to be educated on what’s going on in the Navy community at the same time their spouse is reading it on-base.

How have Internet and social media broadened the message?

Having the Navy embrace Facebook has really helped. It allowed us to ride that coattail and provide an immediate opportunity to disseminate information that is very timely.

Social media has also allowed us to become part of a household in someone’s life more than if it was just the paper sitting there. We are communicating with our readers on a more consistent basis through social media and our website to provide photos, stories, informational links and events, to name a few. We are making sure we are top of mind because it’s a wonderful product and it’s easily accessible in their lives daily.

WHERE DO YOU READ THE FLAGSHIP? We want to see you reading the Flagship! Read it at a Tides game, at your favorite Olde Towne Portsmouth restaurant, at the oceanfront (once it gets a little warmer!), or anywhere you think might make a creative shot! Send in digital photos showing yourself, family members, friends or others reading The Flagship to photos@flagshipnews.com.

Deadline: From now until Nov. 22 we will be compiling photos for a special online gallery and photo spread in the newspaper. Have fun and be unique!

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Do you think the military community has grown through The Flagship?

How has your role changed when including other branches of service?

I think it has grown just through the expansion of being able to communicate to the retirees and the active duty service members and their families. Also, the DOD civilians and contractors, many of which are retired from the military or have some military experience, like to stay on top of what is happening in their community.

While there are many similarities between the branches, there are a lot of differences too. It has been exciting to understand those differences, but more importantly, we work closely with the different branches to make sure that we are providing each base the opportunity to be relevant in military service members’ lives.

Do you think the support for the military has changed in the last 20 years?

Military service members are so entrenched in the community that a lot of times people see the military as just their next door neighbor and don’t recognize them for their service to the country, but I think it becomes more visible when families are impacted by deployments and war initiatives. What has changed is that national news is now highlighting the military more and people are getting an education as far as what their neighbor may be going through to protect our freedom.

How is support seen here in Hampton Roads?

I think the support here is tremendous.

In general, the military has been embraced more by the nation, but even more so in Hampton Roads. Everyone that I talk to is so supportive of the military and they want to do everything possible to help the military.

Describe your experience witnessing both a commissioning and decommissioning ceremony?

The history behind military ceremonies is so impressive. With the decommissioning of the USS Enterprise, it was an emotional experience for me because I toured the ship with plank owners and they wanted to see the berthing area of the ship and they wanted to touch the bed they would have slept in when they were on the ship. With the commissioning of USS George H.W. Bush, the excitement of a new carrier is like the birth of a new baby. To me, both ships looked similar, but I know behind the scenes the newer ships are far more advanced in their technology.

Describe your role as a publisher of multiple military publications.

I love my job. This is my sixth year as Publisher/General Manager of The Flagship and Military Newspapers of Virginia (MNV). In addition to The Flagship, I also oversee The Jet Observer (Navy) at NAS Oceana, the dual Army/Air Force publication The Peninsula Warrior and The Fort Lee Traveler (Army) here in Virginia, and another division supports the U.S. Marine Corps publications, The Globe and RotoVue, in North Carolina.

Describe your experience in working with the local military community?

It’s definitely been an education for me and probably the most emotional job I’ve ever had because you see the commitment that these young service members and their families have for this country. With no military background, both professionally and personally, I saw an opportunity to better understand what goes on behind the fence and find ways in which our company could better assist our military community.

What is the overall mission for your various publications?

Our mission is to improve the lives of every service member and their family – anyway we can. My entire team is committed to this mission and that’s why we continue to challenge ourselves daily to improve our products, be it newspaper, online or the events we support.

How have special events diversified the publication?

Events have allowed us to expand our role in supporting the naval community and recognize individuals who are so deserving ... Heroes at Home Military Spouse of the Year Award supports military spouses on a more formal level and Still Serving recognizes those who served the military community, but now serve and give back to the Hampton Roads community.

Of those events, which one has had the most significant impact?

I think the Heroes at Home Military Spouse of the Year Awards have had the most significant impact, and this year will be our ninth. As the Navy and the military in general have grown to recognize the importance of the military spouse, it has given us a great opportunity to formalize that recognition with our yearly luncheon. It has been very well received within the community and some of our winners have even been invited to the White House, as well as went on to receive additional awards and recognition.

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Why does MNV recognize individuals from the local military community?

I think we should take every opportunity to recognize people that go above and beyond on a daily basis, so I don’t think you can recognize them enough. Through our channels – our newspaper, online and our media partnerships – we’ve been able to give recognition to those individuals in the military community who truly deserve the recognition.

What do you have planned special for the 20th Anniversary?

We have several things planned to celebrate the 20th Anniversary. We’re hosting a special concert for service members and their families with Gary Sinise and The Lt. Dan Band at NTelos Wireless Pavilion on May 11. It will be free to all DOD cardholders and we have an online contest running where readers can win a four-pack of VIP tickets and a chance to meet the band. The contest will be open through May 9 on our website. Additionally, we want to know where our readers enjoy reading The Flagship. Whether it’s at their favorite restaurant, sporting event, or on a ship, we want to know! We’ll be collecting photos for an online gallery and a photo spread in the newspaper in December. We want everyone to have fun and we can’t wait to see your pictures! And at each of our events throughout year, and weekly in the paper, we’ll be celebrating 20 years of The Flagship.

What has been The Flagship’s greatest success to date?

We are still here and the Navy still see’s value in us ... we’re relevant. We provide a service that’s needed in the community as a vehicle to communicate what’s happening on and off-base. And combined with our online presence, as well as Facebook and Twitter, it’s a great resource to get the message out to our service members and their families.

How will The Flagship evolve in the next 20 years?

We’ll continue to find new ways to reach out to the military community to provide them the support they need – and those needs may change – but we will continue to provide support any way we can.

Next week’s spotlight: Naval Station Norfolk CO, Capt. David A. Culler, Jr.

FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | APR 11, 2013 | THE FLAGSHIP | A9 Family members watch as the guidedmissile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) departs on deployment.

Monterey is deploying to the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation.

MONTEREY DEPLOYS Press Release USS Monterey (CG 61) Public Affairs

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The crew has worked very hard over the past year and a half preparing for this deployment.

The ship and crew are ready.”

- Capt. Thomas K. Kiss

Aegis guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) departed Naval Station Norfolk on a regularly scheduled deployment to the Arabian Gulf after completing an INSURV and certification with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group during exercises in the Atlantic Ocean, April 8. Monterey will relieve USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60), currently on patrol.

Commanded by Capt. Thomas K. Kiss, Monterey is one of six Atlantic-based ships equipped to perform the Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) mission. In addition to her primary BMD mission, Monterey remains ready to provide deterrence, promote peace and security, and preserve freedom of the seas and humanitarian/ disaster response as necessary.

“The crew has worked very hard over the past year and a half preparing for this deployment. The ship and crew are ready. I am confident Monterey is prepared to execute all missions in support of the U.S. Navy’s 5th and 6th Fleets,” said Kiss.

Monterey has a crew of 326 Sailors and officers, and is named after the 1846 Battle of Monterrey, Mexico, during which Gen. Zachary Taylor’s forces stormed and captured the heavily defended city. The battle lasted four days, with Mexican forces contesting every foot of ground until only the Citadel remained. Mexican forces finally surrendered on the fourth day and were allowed to march out with honors of war.

Monterey is the fourth ship to carry the name. The first was a screw tug which served in San Francisco Bay from 1863 to 1892. Second was Monitor No. 6, which was commissioned in 1893, serving in the Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection, followed by a WWII light aircraft carrier which won 11 battle stars.

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■ know the facts Most sexual assault incidents occur during the weekend, alcohol often plays a role and sexual assault affects trust throughout an organization.

and unwelcome touching,” she said.

“While it may seem easier to keep quiet rather than confront someone about inappropriate behavior, we now know that staying silent can be interpreted as the behavior being OK. But it’s not OK.” The facts presented in SAAM training include points, such as sexual assault being a Navy problem rather than solely a male/female problem, 80 percent of allegations are Sailoron-Sailor and approximately 80 percent of unwanted sexual contact incidents in the Navy go unreported.

Seawright said that while it’s important to know the facts, it’s just as important for Sailors to know the process of how to report a sexual assault, including a victim’s reporting options.

“I remember how different things were when I first joined the Navy in comparison to how they are now,” she said, who has been a Sailor for 23 years. “Back then, no one thought about speaking up about inappropriate behaviors, and if someone did speak up or file a report of sexual assault, that person was often re-victimized. Now we are aware of the extent of the problem and are taking steps to stop it in its infancy stage before it can grow.”

The theme for week two of SAAM is “Courage to prevent.” Among the facts discussed in this segment were that most sexual assault incidents occur during the weekend, alcohol often plays a role and sexual assault affects trust throughout an organization.

“CPPD leads the way in training the fleet in personal and professional development that helps Sailors think critically, act responsibly and lead proactively,” said Seawright. “Sexual assault and alcohol abuse prevention are part of how we teach Sailors to be strong in moral courage and to do the right thing, no matter how difficult.”

Sailors come from a wide variety of backgrounds and it can be challenging to train people on shared values, she said.

“We are a military melting pot that emphasizes Navy core values and an environment of professionalism, respect and trust,” she said.

CPPD is responsible for providing a wide range of personal and professional development courses and materials, including General Military Training, Navy instructor training, alcohol and drug awareness program training, suicide and sexual assault prevention, bystander intervention and personal responsibility classes.

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A10 | THE FLAGSHIP | APR 11, 2013 | FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM

CEREMONY

MC2 Tony D. Curtis A panorama composite photograph compiled from several images shows the commissioning ceremony of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24).

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nearly 200 first responders Continued from front before us and maintain the fortitude to continue the fight as long as necessary.”

On display during the ceremony and follow-on tours, the ship’s 684-foot flight deck boasted a Marine MV-22 Osprey, UH-1 Huey, AH-1 Cobra and CH-53 Sea Stallion. Arlington’s bow, brow and lifelines were adorned with red, white and blue bunting, and on the pier, more than 100 Sailors and Marines stood at attention in full service dress blues.

The highlight of the commissioning occurred when Arlington’s sponsor, Joyce Rumsfeld, ordered the Sailors and Marines to “Bring this ship to life!”

“Aye, aye, Ma’am!” they roared back in unison, before running single file

up the brow to man the rails from the flight deck to the fo’c’sle and render a salute to the ceremony’s attendees and to America.

Arlington is at their service.

“Not only does this vessel reflect the long-standing and vital relationship between our sea service and the Arlington community, it also carries on a tradition of naval excellence, forged by the crews of the two ships to bear the name previously,” Amos noted. “As the Saipan-class Light Aircraft Carrier (AGMR 2) and the Cape Johnson-class transport (AP 174) did before her, this new amphibious transport dock will write her chapter in our nation’s illustrious warfighting history.”

The ceremony was attended by more than 50 members of the USS Arlington (AGMR 2) Association, nearly 200 first

MC3 Frank J. Pikul Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld applauds during the commissioning ceremony of the USS Arlington (LPD 24) at Naval Station Norfolk April 6.

responders (and their families) who performed emergency medical, police and firefighting services at the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001, and 30 family members of those who perished that day.

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Arlington Sailor opens Tides season Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Philip Dukette, stationed on amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), throws the first pitch at the opening game for the Norfolk Tides 2013 season.

Retired Radioman 1st Class Ken Cox, the skipper of the USS Arlington (AGMR 2) Association, described the commissioning in a single word: “Outstanding!”

He recalled reading a newspaper article, nearly a decade ago, that described the eventual addition of three 9/11 commemorative ships to the Navy’s inventory, including the USS New York (LPD 21), USS Somerset (LPD 25) and one to be named Arlington.

“I wrote a letter to the secretary of the Navy, stating that our association would like to create a strong bond between the crews of the Vietnam-era Arlington and the new Arlington,” he said. “I never dreamed it would actually blossom into this.”

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2013 Sea-AirSpace Expo kicks off

By MC2 Alexandra Snyder Defense Media Activity

WASHINGTON

The 48th annual Navy League Sea-Air-Space Exposition kicked off at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md. with an official opening ceremony, April 8.

Under the theme, “Maritime Crossroads: Strategies for Action,” Sea-Air-Space, the largest maritime exposition in the U.S., showcases demonstrations highlighting the latest maritime-related technologies and solutions, and provides an opportunity for Navy policy and operational leadership to interact with industry representatives to discuss and debate common interests and concerns.

■ the expo Sea-Air-Space is open to active duty and reserve military, federal civilian employees, congressional members and staff, retired U.S. military and Navy League members. There is no charge to attend the threeday exposition and professional seminars.

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MC1 Peter D. Lawlor Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert looks at a small scale model of the new mobile landing platform ship at the Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Exposition. The event brings together key military decision makers for an innovative and educational maritime-based event.

Dempsey: Budget cuts not yet a national security threat

D. Myles Cullen Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, presents awards to service members at FOB Sharana, Afghanistan, Apr. 7.

By Claudette Roulo American Forces Press Service

U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jeffrey Hernandez Cmdr. Amy Wootten, assigned to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, teaches a class on proper infant care to Battalion d’Intervention Rapide (BIR) personnel during a health care workshop for APS 2013.

Africa Partnership Station brings medical practitioners together

By U.S. Army Specialist Jeffery Hernandez Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs

MANOKA, CAMEROON

U.S. and Cameroonian forces wrapped up the last of three consecutive bilateral civil-military engagements with the conclusion of a combined health outreach, April 5.

U.S. Navy and Air Force medical personnel teamed with military and civilian professionals from Cameroon to provide a variety of health care services to approximately 1,300 people in a five-day stretch.

The month-long engagement, which also consisted of construction of two health outposts and a medically-focused professional exchange, served to strengthen the U.S.-Cameroon partnership and increase the capacity of military and civilian medical practitioners.

“It’s a great time when we have engagements like this one for our people to see and experience the level of training we are getting from the Americans and show our presence in the villages as well,” said Cameroonian Col. Abeng Mbozo’o, chief medical physician at the 2nd Military Region Hospital in Douala, Cameroon.

The efforts fall under Africa Partnership Station (APS), an international security cooperation initiative, facilitated by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, aimed at strengthening global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities to improve maritime safety and security in Africa.

“Coming to countries like Cameroon and teaching medical techniques not only helps the local population, it also makes the relationship our two countries have even stronger,” said Cmdr. Amy Wootten, assigned to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth.

Coming to countries like Cameroon and teaching medical techniques not only helps the local population, it also makes the relationship our two countries have even stronger.” - Cmdr. Amy Wootten Those that were part of the medical exchange also participated in the outreach.

Ideas shared during the exchange were meant to enable local military, Battalion d’Intervention Rapide (B.I.R.) and Ministry of Health personnel to provide more effective health services.

“My experience to Cameroon is one I will never forget because of the country’s people, culture and how eager they are to learn and improve their country,” said Cmdr. Timothy Mott, assigned to Naval Hospital Pensacola, Fla. As part of the outreach, the joint military medical team provided health care in pediatrics, primary care, optometry, child/ maternal health care education, while the Ministry of Health provided immunizations for vaccine-preventable diseases. U.S. and Cameroon medical professionals worked side-by-side to provide care for the Manoka population.

As part of the U.S. Navy’s global maritime partnerships, APS was developed to support sustained, focused training and multinational and organizational collaboration on a regional scale in order to increase maritime safety and security in Africa.

AFGHANISTAN

Sequestration will have no effect on the drawdown in Afghanistan, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said, April 5. “[Sequestration] is an avalanche, not a light switch,” Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey said in a round-table discussion with members of the press traveling with him on his trip to Afghanistan.

The avalanche started on March 1, he said, and is building momentum.

“We’re consuming readiness without building it, because we are taking the money that we would normally have used to build

readiness of units that might deploy a year from now, and we’ve had to apply it into our wartime operations,” he said. Additionally, the chairman said, the department is supporting commitments on the Korean Peninsula and the Persian Gulf.

“When you fence that off and fully fund it – and you have to fence it off, we’ve got young men and women out there in harm’s way and they will always be fully funded – when you do that, though, the risk you take begins to accrue,” he said.

By 2014, the department will face medium-term problems in maintaining readiness.

“The problems we’ve got are multiplying and will multiply over time,”

Dempsey added. “We will always do what we have to do to protect the nation and its interests.”

For example, the theater air defense system recently placed in Guam was costly, “but it never crossed our mind not to do it because we wanted to save the money,” he said. “Money is not a factor when our national interests are threatened, but readiness is something that has to be sustained over time.”

The cost of requalifying certain service members, like pilots, due to interruptions to training can actually cost more than the training itself would have, the chairman noted.

“The one thing that I

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DOD USING ‘FIVE LINES OF EFFORT’

By Terri Moon Cronk American Forces Press Service

BALTIMORE, MD.

To combat and put an end to sexual assault in the military, the Defense Department has designed programs to boost victim medical care, increase assault reporting and hold offenders accountable for their crimes, the director of the Pentagon’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office said, April 5.

Responding to questions as a member of a panel discussing the 2012 movie “The Invisible War” as part of the End Violence Against Women international conference,

Army Maj. Gen. Gary S. Patton discussed DODs no-tolerance policy on sexual assault for an audience that included first responders, prosecutors and criminal investigation department agents.

Charged with positioning the military to “win the war on sexual assault,” Patton said he believes sexual assault cannot be conquered until it is a more visible issue.

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Married to the Military

Thirteen years and counting

By Bianca Martinez Military Spouse Contributor

HOW MANY IDIOTS DOES IT TAKE TO FILL OUT A 1040?

By Lisa Smith Molinari Military Spouse Contributor

“Oh crud, we need to do our taxes,” I recently exclaimed to my husband, as I do every year around this time.

After exhausting every reason to procrastinate – cleaning out the vegetable drawer, perusing old Hickory Farms catalogues left over from Christmas, clipping nails, surfing eBay for vintage bar signs, napping – we finally faced the music.

Coffee and a folder haphazardly filled with paperwork in hand, my husband and I reluctantly plopped down in front of our computer to complete the dreaded annual tax forms.

We haven’t had the best luck preparing our tax forms over the years and are conditioned to avoid the experience. Despite my law degree and my husband’s master’s degree in finance, neither of us ever grasped the simple concepts relevant to our personal income tax forms.

In law school, I took a course “Tax Law” and could write a scholarly paper on whether the federal income tax is a direct tax or an excise tax based on the 16th Amendment and the Supreme Court’s opinion in the Pollock case, but I struggled with my 1040EZ. My husband’s master’s thesis at the Naval Postgraduate School was entitled “Congress, Defense and the Deficit: An Analysis of the FY 1996 Budget Process in the 104th Congress,” but he couldn’t tell the difference between short and long-

term capital gains if his retirement depended on it.

But every year, we begrudgingly spread out our paperwork and somehow fulfill our obligations as taxpayers.

One year, we wanted to act like grown ups, so we hired an accountant while stationed in Norfolk. He was a charming Southern gentleman with blue eyes, silver white hair and a matching tidy moustache.

He called me “ma’am” and politely sat with us one balmy evening in the early days of spring. Over the season’s first lemonades, we casually chatted about our finances and he gathered all the information he needed to prepare and file our returns. It was so easy, we wondered why we hadn’t been doing it this way all along.

The next year, we tried to contact our charming accountant to do our taxes again, but strangely, he never returned our calls.

We soon found out that he couldn’t call us back because he was locked up in the big house. Turns out, our Southern gentleman was politely holding himself out as a CPA without a license, embezzling from clients and obtaining money under false pretenses.

Oops. Back to the drawing board.

Since then, we have been using Turbo Tax, a seemingly idiot-proof program which leads the user through a simplified series of questions designed to accurately calculate all income and deductions.

Somehow, my husband and I still have no idea what is going on.

“Do we qualify for the child tax credit?”

I asked, as my husband slurped his coffee.

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“Heck if I know ... just do whatever we did last year, that seemed to work,” he said nonchalantly.

“I forget, do we have Roth IRAs or regular IRAs?” I said a few minutes later. Riffling through a pile of papers, my husband found our statements, which might as well have been written in Chinese. “Roth, but what on Earth is a ‘recharacterized contribution?’”

My eyes started to cross as I tried to decipher our mutual fund papers. “Is ‘cost basis’ the same as ‘purchase price?’” I said, searching my faded memory bank. “I don’t know, just punch in $200 and see what happens,” my husband suggested.

After four hours, two pots of coffee, three calls to our financial manager and at least a dozen choice expletives, we finally figured it all out and dutifully sent our forms off to Uncle Sam. We won’t get our return check for several weeks, but rest assured, we’ve already spent it, and lost the receipt. When our bank statements arrive, we won’t know how to balance the checkbook. And next spring, we’ll be back in front of our computer, dazed and confused all over again. Apparently, there are a few more things in life that are certain aside from death and taxes.

Lisa Smith Molinari’s humor column, “The Meat and Potatoes of Life,” appears weekly in newspapers and on “Stripes Military Moms,” a website associated with Stars and Stripes newspaper. She also writes a monthly column for Military Spouse magazine.

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When I sat down to the computer to write this week’s article, I was not fully sure what I was going to write about. Then my husband walked into the room and said to me, “Happy 13 years babe.” That’s right. My husband remembered our anniversary before I did. It was awesome. I stopped everything I was doing to stop and think about how I have been so blessed and how we have made it this far.

We started dating 19 years ago as high school juniors. He enlisted one year after we graduated and we were married six months after college. I moved out to Hawaii and we began our adventure as a young married couple. I could have never imagined how life as a military spouse would be. I kind of knew what to expect, but that was pre-9/11.

Many times when I meet young spouses, they ask how to make this life easier and in turn keep our marriages strong. Well, part of my answer is, it is never easy, but here are some things we I try to focus on.

■ Never stop dating. This is something I learned from my mom and dad. My dad passed away in December after my parents spent 52 years together. They would surprise each other with date nights and getaways. Even now, my mom still calls him her boyfriend. They were a true love story.

■ Always talk it out. When things get tough it’s really easy just to ignore the issue. Shoot, it’s even easier to just not talk at all. In my opinion, this does nothing but let bitterness fester and boil over until you can’t turn things around.

My husband and I hit a rough patch early in our marriage. It was year three and we hit a point where we just stopped talking to each other for a month. We took a 16-hour road trip to visit his family for the holidays and we were forced to talk to fill the silence. We got in the car as two people thinking of divorce and ended the trip with an understanding of each other, and from there we built back a solid foundation of love.

■ See absence as a blessing. When I first got engaged, the biggest question I got was, “Why would you want to live a life with someone you never see?” I always responded with, “I would rather have someone come home every once in a while who I am crazy about than someone come home everyday who doesn’t make my heart race.” Every trip my husband takes makes me appreciate him more. I still get butterflies when he comes home ... even if it is just a two-week trip.

I love that.

■ Just have fun. Our lifestyle can be a very serious one. We are worried about our kids all of the time. We have the stress of worrying when we send our spouses away. Many of us have had to say goodbye to friends who have made the ultimate sacrifice. It is easy to forget how to have fun. Make time for it. There is no better way to reconnect than through laughter. And in the middle of a good belly laugh, just stop and tell your spouse you love them. It feels awesome.

I don’t claim to have a perfect marriage, Lord knows there are rough spots. I just wanted to share what we’ve learned along the way in case any of you were in one of those spots, or just needed some extra ideas. While it’s not perfect, I’m proud of what we have done in 13 years and I can’t wait to see what the next 13 are like.

You can catch Bianca Martinez anchoring the 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts with Kurt Williams, Barbara Ciara, and Juliet Bickford during the work week. You can also follow her laughter, stress and tears as a military wife in her blog, “Married to the Military,” weekly in the Flagship. Reach out to Bianca at bianca.martinez@wtkr.com.

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LEAN IN: What military spouses must know ■ the stats for mothers Even in civilian life, only 74 percent of professional women rejoin the workforce in any capacity after leaving to take care of children, and only 40 percent return to full time jobs.

By Jacey Eckhart Military Spouse Contributor

By Alex Ottaviani Site Manager, FFSC Norfolk

Sheryl Sandberg, Chief Operating Officer of Facebook, is all over the news urging women to “lean in” to their careers.

Uh oh. Have we military spouses leaned out of our careers just by marrying someone in the military?

You could probably make an argument for that. Marrying into the military means that you are agreeing to move on average every 2.5 years in order to live in places where women statistically earn less.

Thus Sheryl Sandberg would probably not endorse marrying into the military as an asset in your quest for the C Suite at a Fortune 500 company.

So why should “lean in” matter to a military spouse – especially if you don’t actually want an office in the C Suite? It matters because 93 percent of military spouses are women. It matters because at some point in life almost all women work. It matters because we are going to live to be 102 years old and the constraints of our military lives are not forever.

Call me crazy, but I don’t want all of us spouses working retail in our 50s just because we married into the military. I want us to be able to stay home and raise our kids if that is what works best with the demands of the military. I want us to be able to live in the same house as our service members. I want us to end up with engaging, challenging, fulfilling work – because that is one of the strongest paths to happiness.

Too often I see spouses (shoot, I see my own self) held

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back by the dozens of internal beliefs Sandberg talks about in her book.

“We hold ourselves back in ways both big and small, by lacking self-confidence, by not raising our hands and by pulling back when we should be leaning in,” she said.

I think because we milspouses are the kind of people who tend to marry earlier than our matched civilian counterparts, we start to believe that we have leaned so far away from career that we should just give up on it.

That is just silly. Because leaning in is not only a behavior that women should do when they are young, before their children are born.

Sandberg may not know this, but we military spouses are also capable of leaning back into our careers. Oh sure, it’s too late to head for the C Suite. That kind of achievement requires unwavering focus for women and men alike.

But engaging work doesn’t only happen in the rarefied air of a corporate jet. Engaging work happens to people who “lean in.” While we spouses may hop on and off the career track, there will come a time we can actually lean back in.

This doesn’t happen nearly often enough. Even in civilian life, Sandberg points out that

only 74 percent of professional women rejoin the workforce in any capacity after leaving to take care of children and only 40 percent return to full time jobs.

Why is that? Over the years, I have seen many military spouses get to this point in which their lives as mothers are winding down. Instead of winding up a new life as a worker, I think they lose their confidence. They decide that they shouldn’t go back to school. They decide that all their resources should go into sending their kids to college.

Then they take jobs that pay the bills. Or they spend a lot of time running errands.

For some reason, this makes me profoundly sad. I tell myself that if these women are happy, that’s all that matters. I remind myself that not everyone wants to work. I am well aware that not every job is the compelling, creative, rewarding employment that Sandberg champions.

But I do see truth in what she is saying. I do think we women need encouragement and support from each other in order to lean back into the workforce.

I do think there is something worth having at work and that we need to lean in to get it.

Jacey Eckhart is the Editor in Chief of SpouseBuzz.com.She has been a syndicated military life columnist since 1996.

The saying “Mind your P’s and Q’s” has a very dynamic origin. From the old British pubs to the etiquette of royalty, the original meanings have a varied past. Even the old Sailors used the term. In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), these old archetypes can be applied today.

In old England, pubs owners referred to P’s and Q’s as pints and quarts. The pub owners would request the bartender to keep account of the evening’s tally. Additionally, the bartenders and wait staff would redirect ruckus customers to return to their pints and quarts vice creating a scene.

Alcohol, pints and quarts, is the weapon of choice for sexual assault predators. They prey on unsuspecting victims who might be overindulging or who leave their pint or quart unattended. We all know our limit when it comes to alcohol.

The goal is to stay one or two shy of your limit. By minding your P’s and Q’s, you set yourself to have fun, enjoy the evening and limit your chances of becoming a victim.

In the etiquette world, minding your P’s and Q’s (mind your manners) is the locus of all civility. Exhibiting proper manners will put you in the stead of kings and queens. How we treat others is our true character.

Consenting adults is one of the purest forms of proper manners. Consenting means it has been properly asked for and the answer received is an unquestionable “YES.” Any other answer eliminates the consenting agreement. By minding your P’s and Q’s creates a situation where all are respected and treated with dignity.

Minding your P’s and Q’s has a nautical history, too Sailors of yore minded their P’s (pea coats) and Q’s (queues, or braided pony tails) by looking sharp as they departed their ship for liberty. They would also ask their shipmates to help mind their P’s and Q’s, the dawning of shipmates taking care of shipmates.

We need to continue with this tradition. Shipmates always need to take care of each other. We train together and we fight together, and we need to play and have fun together.

Take that first step in protecting each other whenever, wherever. Agree to mind your P’s and Q’s, and help your shipmates to do the same.

As we take time this month to reflect on how each of us can make a difference in preventing sexual assault, let’s start by minding our P’s and Q’s. We can learn from the past and we can learn from each other that one action to stem sexual assault is one step to eliminating it. By minding our P’s and Q’s, we commit to displaying the courage to honor and respect one another.

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DEMPSEY ARRIVES IN AFGHANISTAN TO ASSESS PROGRESS

Afghan Minister of Defense Bismullah Khan Mohammadi and Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Bagram, Afghanistan, April 6.

By Claudette Roulo American Forces Press Service

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, AFGHANISTAN

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey arrived for several meetings with coalition and Afghan leaders, April 6.

The trip to Afghanistan follows on the heels of the U.S. Africa Command change of command the chairman attended on April 5, and Dempsey noted to reporters traveling with him that transitions are at the heart of both visits.

Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford assumed command of NATOs International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) about 60 days ago, the chairman said. He added that he plans to â&#x20AC;&#x153;review the

campaignâ&#x20AC;? with Dunford. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He had a good, full 30-day transition period with [Gen.] John Allen,â&#x20AC;? Dempsey said, but commanders want to get out and talk to their junior leaders to assess whether command intent is reaching them.

Commander, U.S. Central Command; James B. Cunningham, U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan and Army Lt. Gen. Keith M. Huber, Commander, Combined Joint Interagency Task Force 435.

The chairman will also meet with his counterpart, Afghan Army Gen. Sher Mohammad Karimi.

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Citing a series of technological breakthroughs, Navy leaders announced plans at the Sea-Air-Space exposition, April 8, to deploy for the first time a solid-state laser aboard a ship in fiscal year 2014.

“Our directed energy initiatives, and specifically the solid-state laser, are among our highest priority science and technology programs. The solid-state laser program is central to our commitment to quickly deliver advanced capabilities to forward-deployed forces,” said Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Matthew Klunder. “This capability provides a tremendously affordable answer to the costly problem of defending against asymmetric threats and that kind of innovative approach is crucial in a fiscally constrained environment.”

The announcement to deploy the laser aboard USS Ponce (AFSB[I] 15) comes as Navy researchers continue to make significant progress on directed energy weapons, allowing the service to deploy a laser weapon on a Navy ship two years ahead of schedule. The at-sea demonstration in FY 14 is part of a wider portfolio of near-term Navy directed energy programs that promise rapid fielding, demonstration and prototyping efforts for shipboard, airborne and ground systems.

“Our conservative data tells us a shot of directed energy costs under $1,” Klunder explained. “Compare that to the hundreds of thousands of dollars it costs to fire a missile and you can begin to see the merits of this capability.”

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) and Naval Sea Systems Command recently performed demonstrations of high-energy lasers aboard a moving surface combatant ship, as well as against remotely piloted aircraft. Through careful planning of such demonstrations, and by leveraging investments made through other Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, researchers

Our conservative data tells us a shot of directed energy costs under $1. Compare that to the hundreds of thousands of dollars it costs to fire a missile and you can begin to see the merits of this capability.”

- Rear Adm. Matthew Klunder

have been able to increase the ruggedness, power and beam quality of lasers, more than doubling the range of the weapons.

“The future is here,” said Peter A. Morrision, program officer for ONR’s Sold-State Laser Technology Maturation Program. “The solidstate laser is a big step forward to revolutionizing modern warfare with directed energy, just as gunpowder did in the era of knives and swords.”

Officials consider the solid-state laser a revolutionary technology that gives the Navy an extremely affordable, multi-mission weapon with a deep magazine and unmatched precision, targeting and control functions. Because lasers run on electricity, they can be fired as long as there is power and provide a measure of safety as they don’t require carrying propellants and explosives aboard ships.

Lasers complement kinetic weapons to create a layered ship defense capability, providing improved protection against swarming small boats and unmanned aircraft at a fraction of the cost of traditional weapons.

The advancing technology gives Sailors a variety of options they never had before, including the ability to control a laser weapon’s output and perform actions ranging from non-lethal disabling and deterrence all the way up to destruction.

“We expect that in the future, a missile will not be able to simply outmaneuver a highly accurate, high-energy laser beam traveling at the speed of light,” said Klunder.

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Military, families honor USS Thresher

By MC1 (SW/EXW) Jason J. Perry and Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Cragg Commander, Submarine Group Two Public Affairs

PORTSMOUTH, N.H.

Nearly 1,000 family members, active and retired Submariners, shipyard workers and members of the community came together to pay tribute to the 129 men who perished aboard USS Thresher (SSN 593) during the 50th Anniversary commemoration at Portsmouth High School’s Auditorium, April 6.

The distinguished visitors in attendance included: Senators Kelly Ayotte and Jeanne Shaheen; Rep. Carol Shea-Porter; Keynote Speaker Vice Adm. Michael J. Connor, Commander, Submarine Forces; Capt. L. Bryant Fuller III, Commander, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard; Dr. Thomas E. Hassan, New Hampshire first gentleman; Al Singleman, Jr., national junior vice commander; United States submarine veterans; and Gary Hildreth, master of ceremonies and former Commander, USSVI Thresher Base.

During the ceremony Hildreth read letters to the attendees written by the Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus and Vice Adm. Kevin M. McCoy, Commander, Naval

Sea Systems Command.

In his letter, Mabus wrote, “On behalf of the Department of Navy and a grateful nation, I join you on the 50th Anniversary of its loss in remembrance in honoring USS Thresher (SSN 593) and her crew. Thresher was the lead boat of her class of nuclear-powered attack submarine of the United States Navy. On April 10, 1963, while on a deep test dive about 200 miles off the Northeast coast of the United States, USS Thresher was lost and all hands perished aboard her at sea. The loss of the lead ship of a new fast, quiet, deep-diving class of submarines led the Navy to reevaluate the methods used to build its submarines. The Submarine Safety Program (SUBSAFE) was created as the direct result and has no doubt saved countless lives and enabled our modern submarine fleet to remain the best in the world.”

Connor referred to the men of Thresher as pioneers and thanked them and their families for their sacrifices and service to our nation.

“We are here today to honor 129 pioneers that were lost at sea sailing from this city,” he said. “Thresher didn’t just change submarine safety, it changed the world.”

Fuller spoke to the attendees

Capt. L. Bryant Fuller III, Commander, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, delivers remarks at the 50th memorial service to honor the men who died aboard the U.S. Navy nuclear submarine USS Thresher (SSN 593).

Photos by MC1 Jason J. Perry Nearly 1,000 relatives, former shipmates and coworkers attend a ceremony at Portsmouth High School to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the loss of the U.S. Navy submarine USS Thresher.

who gathered to pay tribute to those lost aboard Thresher, reflecting on the need to ensure such a tragedy never happens again.

“Thresher was, and still is, our boat,” he said. “Thresher will always be a part of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and not a day passes that we don’t remember the lessons we learned and reflect on our great responsibility.”

In 1963, Thresher, the first of her class, was a state-of-the-art submarine with the most modern technology of the day, allowing her to be fast, quiet and deep diving. At the time of Thresher’s loss, she had been in service for only 36 months and had not even conducted a full-length deployment. Instead, she operated in the Atlantic Ocean, testing her systems while also taking part in two anti-submarine exercises prior to entering Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for a scheduled maintenance period.

On April 10, 1963, Thresher sank off the coast of Massachusetts during a deep-diving test, making it the first nuclear-powered submarine lost at sea and the largest loss of life in the submarine force’s history. This tragic loss led directly to the establishment of the SUBSAFE program, which is known worldwide as a model for safety and quality assurance.

The SUBSAFE program works to ensure that submarines do not experience flooding events and, if they do, they have the ability to

■ about the USS Thresher, SUBSAFE Thresher changed the face of the submarine service and serves as a poignant reminder that ignorance, arrogance and complacency can and have resulted in tragedy. The SUBSAFE Program is dedicated to the memory of those lost 50 years ago and works every day to keep such an event from happening again.

surface. The program does this by enforcing a set of stringent quality processes and material control requirements beginning in the design phase and enforced throughout the submarine’s entire service life.

Vicki Billings, daughter of Lt. Cmdr. John H. Billings, USS Thresher spoke at the memorial, in addition to her brother, Dr. Blake Billings, who composed and performed a piece he wrote titled “In Memory of You.” In addition to Billings, Chief Engineman Tilmon Joseph Arsenault’s daughter, Lori Arsenault, who serves as the director of operations/concert manager for the University of Southern Maine’s School of Music attended the memorial alongside her sister Debra Henderson. Both daughters performed the national anthem in memory of their father and the

lives of those lost aboard Thresher 50 years ago.

Arsenault said that various members of their family have attended the Thresher memorials since the loss of the submarine in 1963.

“The thing that makes the Thresher families’ losses different than the loss of other loved ones is that it was a national tragedy, shared, and therefore larger than any single family,” she said.

“Many of us feel that we have a responsibility to that larger community to keep remembering Thresher’s legacy for the benefit of generations to come.”

She said that her mother passed away last summer, but takes comfort in knowing that she is now with her father.

“They are together now,” she said. “My family has lost one parent at a young age and another one in the later years. My mother was 86 at the time of her death, and there is no easy way to lose anyone.”

She expressed appreciation for what came out of the loss of Thresher.

“We are so appreciative that something good came of this, with the creation of the SUBSAFE that the Navy has taught us about all of these years later,” said Arsenault.

“USS Thresher changed history.”

When Thresher sank, 112 Sailors and 17 civilians, 13 of them who worked at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, died. Three of the Navy officers lost were stationed at the shipyard and several of the Navy crewmen were residents of Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts and all left behind grieving families, friends, neighbors and colleagues.

The state of Maine issued a proclamation to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the loss of the submarine.

“The state of Maine and its citizens and the entire United States of America and its citizens, are greatly indebted to the sacrifice of these brave pioneers,” said Maine Gov. Paul R. LePage in his proclamation. “We commemorate the 50th Anniversary of this terrible tragedy and honor the 129 Cold War casualties lost that day, men of genius and adventure who represented the finest qualities of our nation.”

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Victim advocacy is a way to standardize and offer reporting options to victims, to motivate reporting and enable greater accountability for offenders, Patton said, noting that military sexual assault victims who want to change their units have had a 99 percent success rate.

Assessment includes surveys and reviews for commanders to see how their program is doing in a meaningful and accurate way, from victim intervention to medical care, Patton said.

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fense Department’s efforts to curb sexual assaults will enable culture change.

“I believe we can turn this around,” he said. “The [department] is firmly committed to changing the culture.”

Panelist Russell Strand, chief of family advocacy law enforcement training for the Army Military Police School at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., also weighed in on the importance of culture change.

“I’ve never seen a culture change [happen] so fast, so well and so immediately in the military,” he said, who is also a former service member.

He added that sexual assault is taken seriously in the military.

“We will do whatever it takes to minimize, and eventually eradicate, this scourge upon our military,” said Strand. “We have best military in the world, [and] we have a lot of things we do well and some we don’t do so well.”

“There are hundreds of thousands of people in the military who take this issue as seriously as we do,” Strand added. “When we hear or see a story, it breaks our heart, collectively and individually.”

Patton said DODs efforts to combat sexual assault are farreaching.

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Sexual assaults are terrible crimes that have a “lasting, scary, traumatic effect” on victims, the general said.

The Defense Department works worldwide to prevent and respond to sexual assault, using “five lines of effort” – prevention, accountability, investigation, victim advocacy and assessment.

Prevention begins with training commanders in best practices and working that effort down to the lowest level, Patton said. Each service branch has such a program in place.

The interactive training includes scenario-based discussions led by professionals, and also features victim testimony and other issues that “underscore the emphasis and the importance this training has to prevent sexual assault,” the general said.

Accountability’s aim is to hold sexual offenders appropriately accountable in the military justice system and to encourage victims to report the crime.

Investigation into sexual assault is performed separately from the chain of command via a policy to obtain optimum results, he said.

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FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | APR 11, 2013 | THE FLAGSHIP | B9 Chief Aviation Boatswainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mate (Handling) Gregory Piazza, a Recruit Division Commander, wears a red aiguillette with his Type 1 Navy working uniform one day after NAVADMIN 084/13 took effect, authorizing the red rope to be worn with the uniform.

Red ropes now on NWUs at RTC

By Lt. Liza Swart Recruit Training Command Great Lakes Public Affairs

GREAT LAKES, ILL.

Recruit Division Commanders at the Navyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only boot camp, Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, are wearing a new uniform with their red aiguillettes, as of April 1.

Although the ďŹ&#x201A;eet was introduced to the Navy Working Uniform Type 1 in 2009, NAVADMIN 084/13 now authorizes the iconic â&#x20AC;&#x153;red ropeâ&#x20AC;? with the uniform, and RTC is onboard with the changes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an interesting change and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to take some getting used to, but I deďŹ nitely think it makes the uniform look sharper and it brings us out as staff members, which allows us higher visibility when weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in front of 100 recruits,â&#x20AC;? said Builder 1st Class (SCW) Michael Saine, who has been an RDC for two years and has trained, or â&#x20AC;&#x153;pushedâ&#x20AC;? six divisions thus far at RTC. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a fantastic innovation to be wearing a working uniform. It puts us on the same level with the recruits and shows them weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re Sailors ourselves.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The meaning of the rope stays the same, but the NWUs are our working uniform,â&#x20AC;? said Hospital Corpsman 1st Class (FMF/SW/AW) Alexander Moreno. Moreno is a recent arrival to RTC, gradu-

ating from RDC â&#x20AC;&#x153;Câ&#x20AC;? school in February. He is currently on his ďŹ rst â&#x20AC;&#x153;push,â&#x20AC;? known locally as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;hip hop.â&#x20AC;?

With 14 years in the Navy this June, Moreno was most recently with the 1st Medical Battalion at Camp Pendleton, Calif. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Basically, I came here to make a difference in the ďŹ&#x201A;eet,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I ran into a lot of Sailors who lost their military bearing between â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; school, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122; school, and their command. As RDCs, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a standard you set. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s already a standard, but you upkeep that standard every day and pass that on to recruits.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I always tell them, you always want to look professional no matter what uniform you have on,â&#x20AC;? he continued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It still says Navy on my chest, so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to wear it with pride. If you give me an order or an instruction, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take it and run with it. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think it will turn anyone off.

Ultimately weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here to do a job, not just wear a uniform.â&#x20AC;?

Moreno admits the uniform will take some getting used to, but having worn Marine Corps uniforms for most of his career, any Navy uniform would be a transition. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maybe I just have to get used to it ... I like colors that match,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s way more comfortable, especially in the winter months,â&#x20AC;? said Hospital Corpsman 1st Class (SW) Madonna

Recruit Division Commanders train approximately 39,000 recruits annually at Recruit Training Command, the Navyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only boot camp.

Photos by Lt. Liza Swart

Construction Electrician 1st Class Herman Young, a Recruit Division Commander, wears a red aiguillette with his Type 1 Navy working uniform one day after NAVADMIN 084/13 took effect, authorizing the red rope to be worn with the uniform.

McKnight. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It sets us apart from the recruits. A lot of the recruits have questions and we explain that we wear this to show them how the uniform is worn. The NSU [Navy Service Uniform] is worn when we have an inspection â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we can teach them the importance

of that uniform.â&#x20AC;?

She acknowledges that for command functions, the NSU, is more appropriate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This,â&#x20AC;? said McKnight, gesturing to her uniform, â&#x20AC;&#x153;is more for working. And training recruits is hard work. You get dirty. Sometimes we show

them exercises â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be on the deck in NSUs. I do like this. I like the fact that we wear the rope, you can easily identify us. It kind of keeps the recruits in line, keeps their military bearing.â&#x20AC;?

Command Master Chief (MCD/PJ/FMF/SW) Christopher Angstead, who wears the â&#x20AC;&#x153;red ropeâ&#x20AC;? on the NWU along with his staff, narrated the short video released ďŹ&#x201A;eet-wide on April 1, which was also ďŹ lmed at RTC in Great Lakes by Naval Service Training Command (NSTC) and Navy Region Midwest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it positively identiďŹ es the Recruit Division Commander and aligns the RDC with MCPON and CNO guidance with the NWU Type 1 for those that wear aiguillettes,â&#x20AC;? said Angstead.

Adding that the recruits will

be wearing their NWUs 80 to 90 percent of the time for their Navy careers, the RDC can become the example of proper wear. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It totally solidiďŹ es their role, for the red rope and their distinguished leadership badge,â&#x20AC;? said Angstead, referring to the badge that RDCs receive in addition to the aiguillette. The recent changes also authorize its wear.

Chief Cryptologic Technician (Interpretive) Laura Stout, who has been an RDC for two years and â&#x20AC;&#x153;pushedâ&#x20AC;? ďŹ ve divisions, sees an impact on potential RDCs still in the ďŹ&#x201A;eet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really think the wearing of NWUs is going to help recruit Sailors to become RDCs,â&#x20AC;? said Stout, who also appeared in the video released for NAVADMIN 084/13 alongside Angstead.

NAVADMIN soliciting Sailors for RDC duty

By Scott A. Thornbloom Naval Service Training Command Public Affairs

GREAT LAKES, ILL.

The Navy is recruiting Sailors to help mold future Sailors as Recruit Division Commanders (RDC) at Recruit Training Command (RTC), the Navyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only boot camp, and OfďŹ cer Training Command (OTC) as announced in NAVADMIN 085/13 on April 1. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Being an RDC is one of the most important jobs that there is in the Navy,â&#x20AC;? said Rear Adm. (select) Dee L. Mewbourne, Commander, Naval Service Training Command (NSTC). â&#x20AC;&#x153;RDCs are the ďŹ rst Navy leaders our recruits see when they report to RTC to begin their Navy careers. They need to be the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;best of the bestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and top Sailors because they are charged with molding a disciplined enlisted Sailor to send out to the ďŹ&#x201A;eet.â&#x20AC;?

Headquartered in Building 1, the historic clock tower building on Naval Station Great Lakes, Ill., NSTC oversees 98 percent of initial ofďŹ cer and enlisted accessions training for the Navy. NSTC oversees the Naval Reserve OfďŹ cers Training Corps (NROTC) at more than 160 colleges and universities; OTC on Naval Station Newport, R. I.; RTC at Great Lakes, Ill.; and Navy Junior Reserve OfďŹ cers Training Corps (NJROTC) and Navy National Defense Cadet Corps (NNDCC) citizenship development programs at more than 600 high schools worldwide.

OTC has an average of 18 chief and senior chief RDCs. They provide mentorship and physical training in four of the ďŹ ve schoolhouses at the command â&#x20AC;&#x201C; OfďŹ cer Candidate School (OCS), OfďŹ cer Development School (ODS), Direct Commission OfďŹ cer Indoctrination Course (DCOIC) and the Naval Science Institute (NSI). â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are looking for chiefs and senior chiefs who are physically ďŹ t, motivated and want to make a difference in shaping the future of the Navy,â&#x20AC;? said Master Chief Electronics Technician (SW/AW)

Matt Anuci, the Senior Enlisted Leader of OTC. Anuci said it is not wellknown around the ďŹ&#x201A;eet that RDCs, who most people associate with RTC, are also assigned to OTC. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re such a small command (OTC in Newport), compared to RTC. When nearly 40,000 recruits go through RTC each year, the natural assumption is thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the only place where RDCs are stationed,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Navy also sends E-5 and E-6 RDCs to Great Lakes. Newport is completely different because our billets are limited to only a select few senior enlisted.â&#x20AC;?

Anuci explained that OCS needs senior enlisted RDCs because of â&#x20AC;&#x153;the opportunity to mentor and mold and develop the division-ofďŹ cer-to-chief relationship that is a constant in the ďŹ&#x201A;eet.â&#x20AC;?

NAVADMIN 085/13 also applies to any senior enlisted Sailors who might want to become RDCs. After attending RDC â&#x20AC;&#x153;Câ&#x20AC;? School at RTC, they would then accept orders to OTC in Newport.

NAVADMIN 085/13 also states that â&#x20AC;&#x153;RDCs are rewarded for their dedication and hard work with the following beneďŹ ts: $450 per month special duty assignment pay; additional annual clothing allowance of $220; free dry cleaning while actively training a recruit division; opportunity to earn a master training specialist qualiďŹ cation; guaranteed choice of coast assignment (upon completion of tour; advancement rates to chief and senior chief are close to double the Navy-wide averages; award of recruit training service ribbon; participation in the RTC Command Meritorious Advancement Program for second class petty ofďŹ cer.â&#x20AC;?

RTCs Command Master Chief Christopher R. Angstead, in a recent NSTC Youtube video, invited potential RDCs to become a member of the RTC team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a unique responsibility here at Recruit Training Command to train volunteers into basically-

trained, physically ďŹ t Sailors through screening, equipping, education and military bearing. To meet these training demands we need to increase our Recruit Division Commander manning levels,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you are a highly motivated second class, ďŹ rst class, chief or senior chief and want to be a vital part of forging our Navy of the future, consider joining our Recruit Training Command team.â&#x20AC;?

The NAVADMIN also says the â&#x20AC;&#x153;RDC assignment is challenging, but rewarding. It offers a number of signiďŹ cant professional development, diversiďŹ cation, leadership and career advancement opportunities. Hard-charging, disciplined Sailors who possess strong character, personal integrity and want to pursue the most challenging duty ashore are encouraged to volunteer for duty as an RDC.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a sense of accomplishment being an RDC,â&#x20AC;? said Chief Cryptologic Technician (Interpretive) Laura Stout, from Cedarsburg, Fla., who has been an RDC for two years and has â&#x20AC;&#x153;pushedâ&#x20AC;? ďŹ ve divisions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You get to see these young people go from not knowing anything about the Navy when they ďŹ rst arrive, to marching across the drill deck at graduation with so much pride and so ready to go out to be part of the Navy. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great feeling.â&#x20AC;?

The NAVADMIN continues to say â&#x20AC;&#x153;initial orders are to RDC â&#x20AC;&#x153;Câ&#x20AC;? School via a three-week intermediate stop at a Navy Instructor Training Course to obtain the 9502 (Military Training Specialist) Navy Enlisted ClassiďŹ cation (NEC). The course is conducted at multiple Navy sites and is a prerequisite for RDC duty. Candidates must pass RDC â&#x20AC;&#x153;Câ&#x20AC;? School, which is a 13-week physically challenging, intensive, hands-on training course that provides prospective RDCs with the skills, perspective and physical readiness to succeed as an RDC. All candidates will be required to pass the RDC Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) which mandates completion of

the run portion of the Physical Readiness Test (PRT) during RDC â&#x20AC;&#x153;Câ&#x20AC;? School. The most common reason for attrition during training is RDC PFA failure.â&#x20AC;?

Interested Sailors should submit a 1306/7 (Enlisted Personnel Action Request), requesting duty as an RDC to their rating detailer.

NAVADMIN 085/13 stresses that in order to reach the 100 percent requirement of 601 RDCs (as of April 2 there were 453 RDC assigned to RTC), openings for approximately 200 RDCs are anticipated each

year. Reference A of the NAVADMIN contains screening requirements and instructions for application submissions. Some of the requirements listed in the MILSPERSMAN (Military Personnel Manual) can be waived Additional information can be found on the Navy Personnel Command (NPC) website, or contact Chief Yeoman Lakeshia Patterson, PERS4010D, at (901) 874-3878/ DSN 882 or Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Joshua McCullough at (901) 874-3855/ DSN 882.

We are looking for chiefs and senior chiefs who are physically ďŹ t, motivated and want to make a difference in shaping the future of the Navy.â&#x20AC;?

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NWDC Speaker Series ■ when and where This free event is April 16 from 10 to 11 a.m., at NWDC’s headquarters, 1528 Piersey St., Building O-27, Naval Station Norfolk and over Defense Connect Online (DCO).

The 23rd Commandant of the Coast Guard, retired Adm. Thad W. Allen, USCG, will present “Innovation in Homeland Defense.”

For more information or to register, visit www. nwdc.navy.mil/ncoi/speaker/default.aspx.

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.HHS +DPSWRQ 5RDGV %HDXWLIXO Starting April 12 and running through the rest of the month, Hampton Roads will host a number of events aimed at cleaning and beautifying the area.

Virginia Beach hosting Arbor Day celebration VIRGINIA BEACH

The City of Virginia Beach is hosting an Arbor Day celebration on April 12 at College Park Elementary School, located at 1110 Bennington Rd. Owing to its sustainability and energy saving features, including an integrated wetland rain garden as well as 10,000 square feet of green roof with roof top learning areas, College Park Elementary has earned a LEED platinum certification.

This year, Virginia Beach will receive its 33rd consecutive “Tree City USA” Award from the Virginia Department of Forestry. The “Tree City USA” award identifies the city as a

community that has a proven commitment to an ongoing community forestry program. The event will take place beginning at 10 a.m. and the public is invited to attend.

Representatives from the Council of Garden Clubs of Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach Beautification Commission, Virginia Beach Master Gardener Tree Stewards and third grade students from College Park Elementary School will also participate in the Arbor Day festivities. The Virginia Beach Council of Garden Clubs will host a reception after the ceremony. Virginia Beach residents are invited to attend the ceremony and to cel-

Plant a tree in Chesapeake CHESAPEAKE

Chesapeake organizations and businesses are invited to organize a team to plant trees and cleanup neighborhoods, parks and roadways. Among the upcoming events are: ■ Plant Trees on April 13 and 20 – Plant trees at Centerville Park on April 13. Attend the Arbor Day Ceremony at 9 a.m. prior to planting trees at the Chesapeake Arboretum on April 20. Following the ceremony, watch a tree planting demonstration, plant trees and take a tree and camellia garden tour. You can also take a free tree seedling home, be photographed with the otter carving and the parks and recreation mascot, Mr. Ches A. Peake. A baldcypress, the City’s Official Tree, will be planted to commemorate the City’s 50th Anniversary. Participate in drawings for baldcypress trees and other items. A representative from the Virginia Department of Forestry will present the Mayor the City’s 27th Tree City USA flag to fly at City Hall.

■ Now thru June 30 – Register for the Great American Cleanup two weeks prior to your planned cleanup. You will be given trash bags and work gloves. You may borrow litter grabbers and safety vests.

■ Clean the Bay Day – Register by May 24 for the June 2 event. Designated sites with zone captains are Great Bridge Lock Park, Deep Creek Lock Park and the Elizabeth Boat Landing Park. Boaters are needed at all locations.

All events are free and open to the public.

ebrate the “Tree City USA” award.

The Arbor Day celebration kicks off the City of Virginia Beach’s “50 Years for 50 Trees” planting initiative, in which 50 individual trees will be ceremoniously planted to mark the city’s 50th Anniversary, “50 Years of Living the Life in Virginia Beach.” The first tree celebrating this milestone will be planted at this event.

For more information about the Arbor Day celebration or the City of Virginia Beach’s urban forestry program, contact Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation’s Landscape Management Division at 385-4461, or email landscape@VBgov.com.

Virginia Living Museum celebrates Earth Day NEWPORT NEWS

The Virginia Living Museum celebrates Earth Day with a day of special activities for our animals, April 20.

Watch the animals receive toys, treats and other enrichment activities to stimulate natural behaviors. See the red wolves and coyotes devour ice treats, watch the raccoon search a basket full of newspapers, all part of a stimulation process that usually occurs behind-the-scenes.

See special Earth-friendly animal shows. Learn ways to help the environment by reducing, reusing and recycling waste and learn how to build and garden green. Several environmental organizations and vendors will have displays and information about conservation measures.

There will also be crafts for kids, eco-friendly giveaways and thousands of native plants for sale. Bring sneakers, cell phones, batteries to recycle.

The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Virginia Living Museum, 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News.

For more information, visit www.thevlm.org.

Green your life at Mount Trashmore Earth Day event VIRGINIA BEACH

Refresh your approach to making our world a healthier place with various exhibits, displays and activities that will give you a chance to discover and explore effective and convenient ways to green your lifestyle at the Mount Trashmore Earth Day Celebration, April 20.

Presented by Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation and Virginia Beach Clean Community Commission, the event will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mount Trashmore Park.

Event highlights include: ■ AAA Recycling Zone – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s AAA Recycling Zone is bigger and better than ever. All recycling will take place in Parking Lot 1 at Mount Trashmore Park, located near the YMCA. Please enter from South Blvd.

■ Electronics Recycling by Synergy Recycling – Get rid of those unwanted electronics. View a list of accepted items at www.vbgov.com/government/departments/ parks-recreation/special-events/Documents/ecycling.pdf.

■ Car Battery Round Up – Get a $5 gift card, while supplies last, for every vehicle battery you bring in (limit of five). Car, motorcycle, lawn mower and tractor batteries are eligible.

■ Child Safety Seat Recycling – Have a used child safety seat that no longer meets industry safety standards? Bring it to the AAA Recycling Zone and we’ll see to it that all the plastic parts are properly broken down and recycled.

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Founder’s Scholarship Breakfast ■ When: April 13, 9 a.m.

■ Where: W. Henry Maxwell

Family Life Center, 60 Maple Ave., Newport News ■ Cost: $25 for adults and $20 for students ■ For more information, contact: Brenda Mauney at 851-5849, or email dstschoolmarm27@yahoo.com Proceeds from the Tidewater Tuskegee Alumni Club’s 16th annual Founder’s Day Scholarship Breakfast – held annually to celebrate the vision and legacy of the school’s founder, Booker T. Washington – are used to financially assist local students who attend the university.

The program, “Preserving the Legacy as We Pursue Our Dream,” will include keynote speaker Ed Jackson, Jr., the executive architect for the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial in Washington, D.C., and president of ArchD Consulting in Falls Church, Virginia.

Captains Cup Softball League ■ Registration Deadline: April 12 ■ Where: Dam Neck ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, contact:

492-7905

Games played Monday through Thursday at 4:15 and 5:15 p.m. Open to Dam Neck active duty, retirees and DOD civilians.

Fraud and Identity Theft Forum ■ When: April 13, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

■ Where: Pungo Building Theater, Tidewater Community

College, 1800 College Cres., Virginia Beach ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, contact: MPO Jim McElligott at 385-1330, or email jmcellig@vbgov.com Designed for all citizens. Topics to be discussed include: avoiding victimization through scams, identity theft, Internet fraud, credit card and check/debit fraud, telephone scams, email fraud and free credit report information. No registration is necessary.

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Virginia’s Jamestown-Williamsburg-Yorktown “Historic Triangle” is a prime destination for travelers seeking a gardens experience and the Historical Gardens Vacation Package, featuring lodging and admission to Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center, is an ideal option for exploring the area.

Springtime is planting time for many of the crops, vegetables and herbs – types grown in the 17th and 18th centuries – cultivated at Jamestown Settlement’s re-created Powhatan Indian village and 1610-14 English colonial fort and at the Yorktown Victory Center’s re-created 1780s farm. Visitors of all ages may be invited by historical interpreters to help with turning earth, watering and weeding.

In addition to the Powhatan village, colonial fort and replicas of the three ships that brought America’s first permanent English colonists to Virginia in 1607, Jamestown Settlement offers an introductory film and expansive gallery exhibits chronicling 1600s Virginia in the context of its Powhatan Indian, European and African cultures. At the Yorktown Victory Center, a museum of the American Revolution, gallery exhibits and an evocative film portray the Revolutionary-era from the perspectives of ordinary men and women. Outdoors, visitors can explore a re-created Continental Army encampment as well as the 1780s farm.

The Historical Gardens Vacation Package at www.historyisfun.org/Historical-Gardens.htm starts at $199 for two nights’ lodging and three days of unlimited admission for two adults to Jamestown Settlement and the Yorktown Victory Center.

Several other multi-attraction options are available at www.historyisfun.org/Vacation-Packages.htm. Admission tickets can be packaged with lodging and include free admission for children under 6 and free parking at all sites: ■ History Is Fun! A combination ticket to Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center provides unlimited admission to each museum for seven consecutive days when purchased online and represents a 20 percent savings over single-visit, individual-museum admission. The ticket is $20.50 for adults, $10.25 for ages 6 through 12, and can be packaged with lodging. Package variations include “Art Escape to Williamsburg” and “History, Shopping and Fun!” ■ Jamestown and Yorktown Four-Site Value. One ticket for seven consecutive days of unlimited admission to Jamestown Settlement, Historic Jamestowne, Yorktown Battlefield and Yorktown Victory Center is $30.50 for adults, $20.50 for ages 13-15, $10.25 for ages 6 - 12, and can be packaged with lodging.

■ America’s Historic Triangle. One ticket for seven consecutive days of unlimited visits to five historical attractions – Jamestown Settlement, Historic Jamestowne, Colonial Williamsburg’s Revolutionary City and Art Museums, Yorktown Battlefield and the Yorktown Victory Center – is $83.50

Open to active duty and DOD civilians attached to NSA HR. Call to register your team.

Captain’s Cup Softball League ■ When: April 15 through June 28 ■ Where: NAS Oceana, Virginia Beach ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, contact: 433-2200

for adults, $37.75 for ages 6 - 15, and can be packaged with lodging. From March 18 through Nov. 3, the free Historic Triangle Shuttle connects the Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown attractions.

■ Williamsburg Flex. One ticket for seven consecutive days of unlimited visits through Oct. 27 to six attractions – Jamestown Settlement, Historic Jamestowne, Colonial Williamsburg’s Revolutionary City and Art Museums, Yorktown Battlefield, Yorktown Victory Center, and Busch Gardens – is $183.70 for adults, $143.95 for ages 6 - 15, and can be packaged with lodging. From May 18 through Sept. 2, the Williamsburg Flex ticket includes Water Country USA as a free bonus.

Jamestown Settlement and the Yorktown Victory Center are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, until 6 p.m. from June 15 through Aug. 15. Jamestown Settlement is located on Route 31 South at the Colonial Parkway next to Historic Jamestowne, administered by the National Park Service and the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (on behalf of Preservation Virginia). The Yorktown Victory Center is located on Route 1020 in Yorktown near Yorktown Battlefield, administered by the National Park Service.

For more information, call (888) 593-4682, or 253-4838, or visit www.historyisfun.org.

Women will be judging ‘Men Who Cook’ at Hampton Roads Amateur Chef Competition NORFOLK

■ When: April 15 ■ Where: NSA HR, Cutter Athletic Park, Norfolk ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, contact: 836-1810

Courtesy photo Springtime is planting time at Jamestown Settlement’s re-created Powhatan Indian village.

Primeplus Norfolk Senior Center’s 4th annual “Men Who Cook: Hampton Roads” premiere amateur chef competition is sure to dish up fun April 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Norfolk Plaza Hotel, 700 Monticello Ave., Norfolk.

“It is a food-filled evening with 25 two-man teams of local amateur chefs competing against each other for the title of Top Chef,” said Primeplus Norfolk Senior Center Executive Director Lynne Berg. “The food presentations are diverse, imaginative – and rival many of the area’s top professionals.

Our all female panel of judges, led by honorary chairwoman Rowena Full-

■ tickets for a taste Tickets for the “Men Who Cook: Hampton Roads” even are $50 in advance, $55 at the door, and $180 for a four pack. Last year’s event was sold out.

inwider of Rowena’s fame, will determine winners in multiple categories, such as People’s Choice, Most Likely to Cook in My Own Kitchen and Tantalizing Taste Bud.” While guests taste the chefs’ delectable creations, The Jim Newsom Quartet will provide musical entertainment for

guests’ dining and dancing pleasure.

“Men Who Cook was created as one solution to meet our fiscal challenges as we work to help older adults age successfully and enjoy a good quality of life,” said Berg. “Proceeds from this event provide wellness programming and support for our Nutrition Program, which serves over 1,000 hot, home cooked meals for seniors each month.”

Tickets are $50 in advance, $55 at the door and $180 for a four pack. Last year’s event was sold out.

For more information about “Men Who Cook” and the Primeplus Norfolk Senior Center, call 625-5857, or visit online at www.primeplus.org.

Open to active duty assigned to NAS Oceana.

Sand Soccer Seeks Military Teams ■ When: June 7 - 9; registration closes April 15 ■ Where: Virginia Beach Oceanfront ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, call: 368-4600, or Military

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Coordinator Kevin Callahan at 636-2752 Continued from C1 The 20th annual McDonald’s North American Sand Soccer Championships is seeking 10-player military affiliated entries for five vs. five competition. The 22-block tournament includes the men’s pro/am U.S. Open of 12 top international teams battling for the national championship.

Most military entries over the years have been centralized in the “Adult Coed” brackets wherein a minimum of three females are on the roster. NASSC also included competition in beach coed football, beach lacrosse and beach wrestling. Applications and full details are via online at www.sandsoccer.com. Event producers will coordinate with military units for best scheduling.

Cirque du Soleil - Quidam ■ When: April 10 - 14 ■ Where: Ted Constant

Convocation Center, 4320 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk ■ For more information, visit: www.cirquedusoleil. com/quidam Cirque du Soleil - Quidam is coming to the Ted Constant Center and great military discounts are available for select performances. Enter code “GMIL” online in the promotions tab to get the military rate. Show schedule: April 11 at 7:30 p.m.; April 12 at 7:30 p.m.; April 13 at 3:30 and 7:30 p.m.; and April 14 at 1 and 5 p.m.

■ Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Sales – Recycle rain water with a conservation-friendly rain barrel and make your own nutrient-rich soil for the garden by investing in a composter, both available for purchase on-site, or preorder online and pick up at the event. Sales and pick-up will take place in the AAA Recycling Zone located in Parking Lot 1.

■ Household Hazardous Waste Disposal – Don’t put that leftover paint or household cleaner in the trash. We’ll properly dispose of these items for you. View a list of accepted items at www.vbgov.com/government/departments/parks-recreation/ special-events/Documents/hhw-metals.pdf.

■ Metals Recycling – Did you know we can recycle the metal from your old power tools or even a vacuum cleaner?

View a list of accepted items at the above link.

■ Recycled Float Parade Competition – 12:30 p.m.

New for 2013, the first Recycled Float Parade competition has been established and is seeking your creativity and resourcefulness. Create a recycled float and enter to compete in the Junior Recycler Division (age 12 and under), Recycler Division (age 13 and up), or the Team Recycler Division (all ages). First place winners in each division will receive a $100 Whole Foods gift card. Second place winners in each division will be awarded a $50 Whole Foods gift card. The panel of judges will select the winners based on the most imaginative design, best use of reused/repurposed materials and the environmental message. All floats must be comprised of repurposed or

reused materials. Participants must be able to sit in, ride on, push, pull, or peddle their float. Floats must not be powered by engines of any type. Registration is free and available now.

■ Live Music – Performing live on the main stage will be The Futuros (11:15 to 12:15 a.m.), School of Rock (1:20 to 2:20 p.m.) and 4 Shore (2:45 to 3:45 p.m.)

■ Dumpster Dive Demonstration – Are we recycling as much as we can? Project Green Teens will sift through trash and debris in a park dumpster to find items that could have been recycled. The dumpster dive at our 2011 event revealed that nearly 50 percent of one dumpster’s contents could have been recycled.

■ Dumpster Painting – Check out the student talent from the Governor’s School for the Arts as they design and paint a recycle dumpster bin to raise awareness about conservation.

■ Free Bike Valet – Travel green to the event and have your bike parked with our free valet service. Free gifts for those who use the bike valet (while supplies last).

■ NewsChannel 3 Bike Safety Awareness Ride – 1 p.m.

Bike around Lake Trashmore with a team of bicycle enthusiasts to support awareness of bike safety in Virginia Beach.

Learn more about the bike safety campaign.

■ Children’s Activities – Children’s crafts will be provided by the Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast. A bounce house and other inflatables will also be available.

For more information on the event, call 85-4461, or email outdoors@VBgov.com.

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2013 Dodge Charger sedan

Automotive icon gets latest upgrades

By Ken Chester, Jr. Motor News Media Corporation

Ever since Dodge introduced the muscle carera Charger sedan back in 2006, it has been a polarizing influence. Dodge completely redesigned the nameplate’s flagship sedan in 2011.

The efficient and aerodynamic exterior of the Dodge Charger is heavily inspired by the classic second-generation Charger from the late 60s. With its sinister “ready to attack the road” face, the Dodge Charger puts the world’s best E-segment sedan competitors between its “split crosshair” signature grille. This highly detailed grille design is intricate with a black satin inset set into the chromed surrounds. A split hexagon designed grate sets behind the chromed grille and carries the new “Dodge” nameplate.

The flared body sides of the Dodge fourdoor sedan are dramatically pronounced, providing six inches of offset between the roof rails and shoulder lines, and giving the sedan its “planted” performance stance, reminiscent of the second-generation coupes. With its performance-sculpted surfaces surrounding the wheels, Dodge Charger’s tire-to-body fitment has been tightened by a full 8 mm versus the previous model to deliver a stronger, more athletic appearance and improve aerodynamics. A deck-lid spoiler improves aerodynamics and Dodge attitude.

Charger g receives v the following w g enhancements and upgrades for 2013: the Rallye Appearance Group and Blacktop Package now include a 300 horsepower V-6, eight-speed automatic, steering wheel paddle shifters, rear spoiler, 20-inch wheels, sport seats and Beats Audio system; Charger SE with Sport

Appearance Group adds rear spoiler, 18-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels and performance tires; and the availability of a new Pitch Black painted roof option for a bolder look.

New exterior paint colors include: Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat, Copperhead Pearl Coat, Granite Crystal Pearl Coat, Jazz Blue Pearl Coat and Phantom Black Tri-Coat.

Offered in SE, SXT and R/T models, base power for the Charger sedan is generated by a world-class 3.6L V-6 engine. The legendary 5.7L HEMI V-8 with Fuel Saver Technology is standard on Charger R/T. Torque for both engines is delivered to the asphalt through a WA580 five-speed automatic overdrive with Auto Stick. A ZF 8HP45 eight-speed automatic transmission is standard on SXT models and optional for the SE. All-wheel-drive (AWD) is standard on Charger SXT Plus and R/T Max models.

The Charger sedan combines advanced steels, nylon composites and Chrysler Group’s secondgeneration rear-wheel-drive E-segment architecture for maximum structural stiffness. This world-class torsional strength contributes to the seventh-generation Dodge Charger’s tighter and stiffer characteristics and provides the driver with an added sense of confidence and control during higher speed maneuvers.

Premium hydrobushings combined with monotube shock absorbers, spring rates and

optimized front and rear multi-link suspension geometries provide the Charger with exceptional performance handling dynamics, smooth braking characteristics and a comfortable, smooth ride.

Performance handling requires maximum grip, and the Charger now holds a 0.90 g. aiding in the sedan’s improved road-holding capabilities is a more aggressive front- and rear-camber geometry. Set at -1.0 degrees in the front and -1.75 degrees in the rear, Dodge Charger is set up for high-speed cornering with its tires leaning inboard at the top relative to the body.

Inside the passenger cabin, the Charger’s cockpit is meant to be an enthusiast office. The driver-friendly design features premium materials throughout. Transmitting the chassis’ worldclass feel of the road, the Charger features a thick-rimmed three-spoke Dodge steering wheel for enhanced performance feel and grip.

Crafted in world-class materials, Charger’s passengers are surrounded with comfort, craftsmanship and style, thanks to premium soft-touch materials and four available distinct interior color combinations. The award-winning Uconnect 8.4N with easy-to-use Garmin navigation now features enhanced 3-D map and route guidance graphics.

In addition, Dodge offers distinct lifestyle packages (R/T Plus, R/T Road & Track and R/T Max) designed to give Charger customers high-value content for their g specific needs.

■ Wheelbase: 120.2 inches; over-

all length: 199.9 inches; width: 75.0 inches; height: 58.4 inches.

■ Engine: 3.6L V6 – 292 hp at 6,350 rpm and 260 lbs.-ft. of torque at 4,800 rpm; 300 hp at 6,350 rpm and 264 lbs.-ft. of torque at 4,800 rpm (Rallye Appearance Group and Blacktop Pkg.); 5.7L HEMI V8 – 370 hp at 5,250 rpm and 395 lbs.-ft. of torque at 4,250 rpm.

■ Transmission: five-speed automatic overdrive with Auto Stick, eight-speed automatic.

■ EPA Fuel Economy: 3.6L V6 – 18 city/27 hwy. (RWD/5-speed), 19 city/31 hwy. (RWD/8-speed), 18 city/27 hwy. (AWD/8-speed); 5.7L V8 – 16 city/25 hwy. (RWD), 15 city/23 hwy. (AWD).

■ Cargo capacity: 16.5 cubic feet ■ Safety features: Dual front airbags, front seat-mounted side-impact airbags, dual side-curtain airbags, driver’s side knee airbag, four-wheel disc brakes with antilock, brake assist, all-speed traction control, electronic brake force distribution, hydraulic-boost compensation, ready alert braking, rain brake support, automatic headlamps, automatic power door locks, electronic stability control, intelligent battery sensor, daytime running lights, remote keyless entry, keyless enter-n-go, engine immobilizer, and tire pressure monitor. SXT adds fog lamps, remote engine start, Bluetooth hands-free phone system, and HomeLink universal transceiver. SXT Plus adds vehicle security alarm. R/T adds high intensity discharge headlamps. R/T Road & Track adds power-adjustable pedals and rain-sensing windshield wipers. R/T Max adds adaptive cruise control, Garmin navigation system, blind spot monitoring system, forward collision warning, ParkSense rear park assist, ParkView rear back-up camera, rear cross path warning system, and SmartBeam headlamps.

■ Warranty: Basic – 3-year/36,000 mile; Powertrain – 5-year/100,000 mile; Corrosion – 5-year/100,000 mile.

■ Pricing: The base Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price for the 2013 Dodge Charger sedan starts from $25,995 for the SE up to $36,495 for the R/T Max. Destination charges add $995.

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â&#x2013; about the band The Band Perryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;modern throwbackâ&#x20AC;? style combines classic country with an eclectic infusion of rock, gospel and soul. As songwriters and musicians, their sound is rounded out by perfect three-part harmonies. Their sophomore album â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pioneer,â&#x20AC;? released on April 2, has already earned a No. 1 with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Better Dig Two,â&#x20AC;? as well as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Done,â&#x20AC;? which is currently No. 24 on the Hot Country Songs chart.

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The Band Perry releases sophomore album â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Pioneerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

By Daryl Addison Great American Country I GACTV.com

With a mixture of sweet melodic harmonies and ample drama, sibling trio The Band Perry recently released their highly-anticipated sophomore album, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pioneer,â&#x20AC;? April 2. Following up the Grammy-nominated groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2010 platinum selling debut, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pioneerâ&#x20AC;? preaches an independent spirit as the group continues their unique blend of country, bluegrass and 70s-inspired rock.

Working for the ďŹ rst time with in-demand producer Dann Huff (Taylor Swift, Hunter Hayes), the Mississippi-raised group â&#x20AC;&#x201C; consisting of Kimberly (lead vocals), Reid (bass) and Neil (mandolin) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; build on the recipe that garnered high praise for songs like their 2011 CMA Single and Song of the Year, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I Die Young.â&#x20AC;? On the new album, lead single, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Better Dig Two,â&#x20AC;? is a murder ballad showcasing pretty, yet wickedly eerie, melodies amidst offkilter banjo and a power chord crunch. Kimberlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s signature voice, which can be as sweet as the girl next door or as ďŹ erce as a woman scorned, can manipulate dark lyrics into bright passages for exquisite depth. The stomp heavy story of a woman moving on, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Done,â&#x20AC;? pairs

la-di-daâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next to biting lyrics like, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe in getting even, but getting what you deserve.â&#x20AC;? And on the clever, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chainsaw,â&#x20AC;? a rollicking good time about chopping down the tree bearing a heart and a young coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s initials, she delivers one of the albumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest lines, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to bury the hatchet holding a chainsaw,â&#x20AC;? with a wonderful ďŹ&#x201A;air.

The Band Perry co-wrote nine of the albumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 12 songs, pairing up with emerging family act The Henningsens to pen six. Out of these collaborations came the albumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Appalachiantinged title track, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pioneer.â&#x20AC;? Celebrating the strength in those willing to follow the horizon, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pioneerâ&#x20AC;? ďŹ elds some of the albumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ nest sibling harmonies to complement the trackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s acoustic purity. Independence is a recurring theme on the project and songs like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m A Keeperâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Back To Me Without Youâ&#x20AC;? (both written with The Henningsens) drive this home. The former is a soulful backbeat rocker shouting oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s self worth from the mountaintops, while the latter is a transformative ballad keyed into regaining oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s self. Striking those hard to reach notes throughout the song, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Back To Me Without Youâ&#x20AC;? spins spellbinding and intricate harmonies before it races off with a ďŹ ddle solo. The Band Perry also paired with

Photos courtesy of Universal Republic Records The Band Perry consists of siblings (from left) Neil, Kimberly and Reid.

Brad Paisley to write the theatrical, 70s punkmeets-musical, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Forever Mine Nevermind,â&#x20AC;? that features plenty of Paisleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guitar ripping runs and a storyline that accepts loss.

There are plenty of bittersweet moments on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pioneer,â&#x20AC;? but interestingly, they often morph into uplifting narratives. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Let Me Be Lonelyâ&#x20AC;? opens with introspective lyrics yearning to break free before turning into a powerful youth anthem. The musicianship is tight as it winds through passages leading to a strong gallop. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Saw A Lightâ&#x20AC;? builds to a grand bridge after a soft start and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Night Gone Wasted,â&#x20AC;? the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s version of a barn-burning honky-tonk, lets the twang hang while righting wrongs and

having fun, singing, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m making up with my enemies and loving my best friends.â&#x20AC;?

Constantly bursting with life, even slower songs like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mother Like Mineâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a heartfelt ballad dedicated to their mom â&#x20AC;&#x201C; are alive with emotions that are easily felt. On â&#x20AC;&#x153;End Of Time,â&#x20AC;? a slightly distorted Americana-inďŹ&#x201A;uenced song, the Southern imagery is deeply vivid and sung with such a rich voice that the words, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Alabama Moon fell from the sky and the sweet tea wells ran dry,â&#x20AC;? survive long past the songâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s end. While celebrating life and an independent spirit, The Band Perry blazes their own trail on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pioneerâ&#x20AC;? with a strong and unique vision.

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Sony Music Entertainment recently announced the return of international superstar Gloria Estefan to her longtime label home.

The globally renowned seven-time Grammy award winning singer, songwriter and actress is resuming her incredibly successful, timetested alliance with Sony Music via a multialbum agreement to develop a diverse array of new projects.

Estefan has achieved worldwide sales of

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more than 100 million units over the course of her legendary career and 38 No. 1 hits across the Billboard charts. Her iconic hits, which include â&#x20AC;&#x153;Conga,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Turn The Beat Around,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Get On Your Feet,â&#x20AC;? and Spanishlanguage chart-toppers â&#x20AC;&#x153;Con Los Anos Que Me Quedanâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mi Tierra,â&#x20AC;? have made an indelible impression on generations of music fans. She has also received countless achievements, including her Oscar nominated song â&#x20AC;&#x153;Music of My Heart,â&#x20AC;? a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and an American Music Award for Lifetime Achievement. Much of her storied music career has been spent as a Sony Music recording artist, beginning with her years leading Miami Sound Machine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It only takes one word to recognize her magniďŹ cent voice. Gloria is one-of-a-kind â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in any language, in any genre,â&#x20AC;? said Afo Verde, chairman and CEO of Sony Music Entertainment for the Latin Region, Spain and Portugal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She sings better every day! Dearest Gloria, welcome to the place that always was and always will be your home, Sony Music. We are honored, happy and thank you for your trust.

The best is yet to come!â&#x20AC;?

Estefan expressed her enthusiasm about the alliance and announced her new project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m excited to join again with Sony, who I have happily worked with for over 30 years,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Standards,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; a project which has been a lifelong dream, will be the ďŹ rst of many more to come with my Sony family.â&#x20AC;?

The expansive, multilingual project â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Standardsâ&#x20AC;? is produced by Estefan herself. She personally selected songs with a deep connection to her life. These include: American standards â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Way You Look Tonightâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Good Morning Heartache,â&#x20AC;? which she performed at her very ďŹ rst â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tonight Showâ&#x20AC;? appearance in 1985 with Miami Sound Machine. She also wrote â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Day You Say You Love Me,â&#x20AC;? a moving English version of the Carlos Gardel tango classic â&#x20AC;&#x153;El Dia Que Me Quieras,â&#x20AC;? the only translation ever authorized by his estate.

This gem is dear to her heart as it was her wedding song. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Standardsâ&#x20AC;? is co-produced by Grammy Award-winning pianist, producer and arranger Shelly Berg, and Gloriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s husband, 19time Grammy Award winner Emilio Estefan.

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Kenny Chesney to perform private concert for SiriusXM Kenny Chesney will perform an exclusive, invite-only concert for SiriusXM listeners on May 1 at New York Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Highline Ballroom. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Early Kick Off to Summerâ&#x20AC;? concert will be broadcast on May 4 at 8 p.m. on SiriusXMs â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Highway,â&#x20AC;? channel 59, featuring Chesney performing several of his No. 1 hits as well as songs from his new album, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Life On A Rock,â&#x20AC;? due in stores next week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To be able to strip it down and create the same kind of vibe that reďŹ&#x201A;ects this new record makes me really ďŹ red up,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tricky when you do the kinds of shows we do to take it into a venue small enough for this music to be heard properly â&#x20AC;Ś and I love the idea that not just the few hundred who get in, but everyone listening to SiriusXMs â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Highwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; will be able to be part of this very special night of songs and stories.â&#x20AC;?

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Jackie Robinson’s story is told in this biopic from writer/director Brian Helgeland. Robinson paved a new road for minorities by being the first African-American to play in Major League Baseball since the racial barrier was put in place in the late 1800s. Chadwick Boseman stars as Robinson, with Harrison Ford as MLB executive Branch Rickey.

JEB Little Creek, Gator Theater – 462-7534 Friday, April 12 6 p.m. –The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (PG-13) 9 p.m. –The Call (R) Saturday, April 13 1 p.m. – OzThe Great and Powerful 3D (PG) 4 p.m. –The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (PG-13) 7 p.m. –The Call (R) Sunday, April 14 1 p.m. – Escape From Planet Earth 3D (PG) 4 p.m. – Safe Haven (PG-13) 7 p.m. – A Good DayTo Die Hard (R)

Scary Movie V (PG-13) The latest installment of the “Scary Movie” franchise includes send ups of “Paranormal Activity,” “Mama,” “Sinister,” “The Evil Dead,” “Inception,” “Black Swan” and pop culture featuring Ashley Tisdale, Charlie Sheen, Lindsay Lohan, Snoop Dogg, Katt Williams, Molly Shannon, Terry Crews, Simon Rex, Jerry O’Connell, Sarah Hyland, Katrina Bowden, Tyler Posey, Shad Moss aka Bow Wow, Kate Walsh, Heather Locklear, Mac Miller and Mike Tyson.

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What if our greatest heroes became our greatest threat?

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment will release “Injustice: Gods Among Us,” an allnew game in development by award-winning NetherRealm Studios, creators of the definitive fighting game franchise “Mortal Kombat.”

“Injustice: Gods Among Us” will debut as a bold new fighting game franchise that introduces a deep, original story featuring a large cast of favorite DC Comics icons, such as Batman, GreenArrow, Harley Quinn, Nightwing, Solomon Grundy, Superman, Cyborg, The Flash, Wonder Woman, The Joker and many others. Set in a world where the lines between good and evil are blurred, players will experience heroes and villains engaging in epic battles on a massive scale. “‘With Injustice: Gods Among Us,’ we are creating an all-new franchise with incredible battles set in the DC Comics Universe,” said Martin Tremblay, president,

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justice: Gods Among Us’ because it will give our fans and gamers an epic experience as they battle like gods as their favorite DC Comics villains and heroes,” said Ed Boon, Creative Director, NetherRealm Studios. “Our team is excited to make a fighting game that Photos courtesy of WB Games is filled with fast-paced action, featured characters incredible storytelling and iconic DC Comics characters.” Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Harley Quinn, Solomon Grundy, Nightwing, Green For more information, visit Arrow, The Joker, Superman, Cyborg, Death Stroke, Bane, Lex Luthor, Cat Woman, Green Lantern, Sinestro, Hawk Girl, SHAZAM!, Aquaman, Raven, Doomsday and Black Adam. www.injustice.com.

System: PS3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii U Publisher: WB Games Release Date: April 16 ESRB Rating: Teen (Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence)

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CRIBBAGE: IT’S NOT JUST A GAME, IT’S AN OBSESSION

By Stacey Enesey Klemenc Contributing writer

NORFOLK

If you’ve got a competitive streak, love to play cards and are good at basic math, the local Grass Roots Cribbage Club 117 has a seat waiting for you.

In case you’re unfamiliar with cribbage – which can be traced back to the 1700s and has enjoyed widespread play in the U.S. Navy since World War II – here’s a quick overview. Traditionally, the game is played by two players in which each player tries to form various counting combinations of cards to earn points. Score is kept by inserting pegs into holes arranged in rows on a small board. The first person to reach 121 points wins.

Unlike “kitchen cribbage” where the rules are loose and the play is relaxed, the grass roots variety is a faster-paced and more aggressive card game, said Marvin Lewis, director of Grass Roots Club 117, also known as the Tidewater 29ers.

“Newcomers should know the basics on how to play,” he said.

“You may not be as competitive and fast as the rest of us, but that will come with time. You’ll learn by doing.”

The club, whose name reflects the 29-point perfect cribbage hand, meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4809 in Norfolk. It’s a member of the American Cribbage Congress (ACC) (www.cribbage.org), the largest non-profit cribbage organization in the world.

All ACC member clubs play by an established set of standardized rules and scoring system with players earning points for their performances throughout the season.

Statistics are maintained each year and members can win yearly and lifetime awards when they reach various milestones.

The weekly meetings in Norfolk are set up as small local tourna-

Courtesy photo Unlike other card games, cribbage has a board to keep score rather than the usual pencil and paper. The board, which consists of holes that accommodate pegs, speeds up scoring in this fast-moving game. Pegging greatly reduces scoring errors.

ments where players typically are seated at a long table and play nine games with different opponents, with play normally taking two to three hours. Players ante up $7 a night to play, with $5 going into the winners’ kitty and $2 toward expenses and various grass root prizes, plaques, certificates, jackets, clocks and trophies, which are awarded throughout the year depending on various accomplishments.

At the end of the night, the players with the highest number of points win cash prizes.

“We pay one out of four,” he said. “So if 20 people play, there are five winners.”

Winners also may accumulate grass roots points that help their ACC standing.

Currently, there are approximately 25 members in the Tidewater 29ers, with the youngest still in high school and the oldest in his 70s. The membership roster includes men and women, including retired military, civilians and government workers, among others. But they all have one thing in common ... they love their cribbage.

“I like the speed of the game and

having to make decisions quickly,” said Dave Sniegowski, a retired chief petty officer who initially learned to play the game aboard ship more than 20 years ago and has been hooked ever since. “With all the adding and counting, it helps keep you sharp.”

Bob Morthland, a retired chief petty officer who said he played cribbage at every duty station he went to, likes the game’s uncertainty.

“You can’t predict the outcome,” he said. “Things can change in a flash. You might be at the end of a game and need two points to win while your opponent needs 22 and he can end up beating you. It’s not over until it’s over.”

And then there are those who like to play for their own satisfaction.

“I’m the one who relishes stealing wins from someone and leaving my opponent in the stink hole,” said Sandra Shrum, a long-time member who has been playing cribbage since she was a 12-year-old Navy brat. “I like the social aspect, the competitiveness, the camaraderie and the people in general. But mostly I like getting their goat.”

The ACC sponsors more than 150 sanctioned tournaments a year in North America. Winners of these tournaments can earn thousands, with the winner of the prestigious annual tournament in Reno, Nev., taking home more than $10,000.

“A lot of people chase master rating points, so they will get invited to special tournaments if they do well,” said Lewis.

“The great thing about cribbage is that someone who has been playing all their life has an equal opportunity to win against someone who just picked up game,” said Sniegowski. “It’s not about your experience level. It’s about making the right decision and counting your cards.”

For more information about the club or how you can join, contact Marvin Lewis at 488-1920.

Courtesy photo Chief Hospital Corpsman Michael Ferretta (left), a member of the Tidewater 29ers, and Lt. Cmdr. Lina Badura play a game of cribbage during lunchtime at the Branch Medical Clinic Norfolk.

history of cribbage, submariners Believed to have been invented by British Soldier and poet Sir John Suckling in the 17th century, cribbage was brought to America by English settlers. It soon became a popular pastime among Sailors and fishermen, especially in New England.

During World War II, cribbage became especially widespread among the Submariners, who often played around the clock while patrolling for Japanese ships.

In 1943, according to Navy lore, the USS Wahoo, one of the most celebrated subs at the time, was ordered to the extreme Northern reaches of the Yellow Sea where no sub had ever ventured. To help ease the tension as it patrolled the dangerous territory, the sub’s Commander, Dudley “Mush” Morton, and his Executive Officer, Richard “Dick” O’Kane, began a game of cribbage. Right off, Morton dealt O’Kane a “perfect 29” hand, the highest possible hand in cribbage. The crew calculated the odds to be a one in 216,000 chance of happening.

The crew considered the hand a good omen and indeed luck was on their side. At the mission’s end, the Wahoo had set a record for the number of ships sunk. O’Kane and his fellow officers signed the four fives and the jack that they credited as a sign of their good fortune, and O’Kane had them framed.

O’Kane detached from the Wahoo and went on to command the Tang, which subsequently broke the Wahoo’s record for the most ships sunk in a single patrol. And while O’Kane was captured by the Japanese when one of the Tang’s torpedoes malfunctioned and sunk the sub, he was awarded the Medal of Honor for his “conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity” during his sub’s final mission.

An important part of Submariner tradition, the lucky cribbage board used by O’Kane and Morton for that memorable game, has been passed along since WWII to the oldest active submarine in the U.S. Pacific Fleet. It currently resides in the wardroom aboard the USS Bremerton.

Chrysler Museum to take the art ‘Airborne’

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Les Misérables coming to Chrysler Hall, April 23 - 28

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The Chrysler Museum of Art will present Airborne, an interactive video projection by Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, as part of the Virginia Arts Festival. The evening projections will be on view April 19 - 28 from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Virginia Arts Festival Green on Bank and Charlotte streets in Norfolk.

The first projection begins immediately following Meet + Greet The Arts, a street party on Granby featuring live music, refreshments and the Chrysler Museum Mobile Glass Studio. The event is from 5 to 8 p.m. and admission is free.

Starting at 8 p.m., the excitement moves to Bank and Charlotte streets. Airborne will transform a 6,000-squarefoot outside wall into a poetic shadow play. Participants are invited to cast their shadows on the wall. These shadows are tracked by sophisticated computer surveillance systems and billowing clouds of smoke emanate from the shadows. Readable within the smoke shadows are clouds of text from a variety of poetic texts describing the effects of light and shadow.

To learn more about the Chrysler Museum Roadshow, visit chrysler.org, or call 664-6200.

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Based on Victor Hugo’s epic novel. Relentless policeman Javert pursues escaped convict Jean Valjean over decades through the tumult of revolutionary France. Valjean becomes a mayor, agrees to raise the daughter of dying prostitute and joins the fight for freedom. None of this impresses the single-minded Javert, until the day Valjean saves his life. Score includes “Who Am I?,” “A Little Fall of Rain,” “One Day More,” “Bring Him Home” and “I Dreamed a Dream.”

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Johnson dominates STP Gas Booster 500; track brings out greatness in many drivers

By Rick Minter Universal Uclick

A good argument could be made that the road to NASCAR greatness is shaped like a paper clip. Nearly all of the sportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all-time great drivers found â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or are ďŹ nding â&#x20AC;&#x201C; success on the tight, half-mile Martinsville Speedway.

Jimmie Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dominating win in Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s STP Gas Booster 500 was his eighth at the historic Virginia track, breaking a tie with Rusty Wallace and Jeff Gordon, and giving him sole possession of third place on Martinsvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all-time win list.

The Top-2, Richard Petty with 15 Martinsville wins and Darrell Waltrip with 11, already are in NASCARs Hall of Fame, along with Wallace. Tied for ďŹ fth on the list are two more Hall of Famers, Cale Yarborough and the late Dale Earnhardt. Other Hall of Famers on the top of the stats at Martinsville are Buck Baker, third in poles, Junior Johnson, third in car owner victories, and Glen Wood and Bobby Allison, who are tied for fourth in Martinsville poles.

Richie Evans, the only ModiďŹ ed series regular in the NASCAR Hall of Fame, had 10 wins at Martinsville, the track where he lost his life in a crash in 1985.

Strangely absent from the list is Hall of Famer David Pearson, but he still had three Martinsville poles, a win, four runner-up and ďŹ ve third-place ďŹ nishes despite being an infrequent competitor there and making many of his starts in a Wood Brothers car built to run on superspeedways.

As with any motorsports accomplishment on any type of track, good equipment is a key component of the overall package at Martinsville.

Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s win was the 20th at Martinsville for car owner Rick Hendrick, who broke a tie with Petty Enterprises to take possession of the top spot among car owners. Johnson said his crew gave him the car to beat. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a feel to this track and the history we have â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10, 11 years now of coming here and doing this â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we just draw on and fall back on,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For me to roll in here off of vacation, literally got home the day before, and ďŹ rst lap out on the track put it up on the top of the [leader] board, just tells me how good of a car I had. It was really up to me to not mess it up as the weekend went on.â&#x20AC;?

Third-ďŹ nishing Jeff Gordon agreed that Hendrick Motorsports builds fast Martinsville cars. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hendrick has got something ďŹ gured out pretty good here,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The ďŹ rst time I drove for Rick, I knew how good their equipment was everywhere we went.â&#x20AC;?

Hendrick also was able to pick up the fourth ďŹ nishing position with the No. 5 Chevrolet driven by Kasey Kahne, but the fourth driver in his stable, Dale Earnhardt Jr., had a disappointing day.

Earnhardt, who had been running strong at Martinsville in recent races, entered the race as the Sprint Cup points leader, but struggled most of the day, spun out late and ďŹ nished 24th. That dropped him to third in the standings, 12 points behind Johnson and six behind Brad Keselowski, who ďŹ nished sixth for the second straight time at Martinsville.

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Patrick qualiďŹ ed 32nd, spun early and fell two laps down, but as the race went on she seemed to ďŹ gure out how to race at Martins-

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Photos courtesy NASCAR Jimmie Johnson celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the STP Gas Booster 500, April 7.

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ville, something many other newcomers have struggled with over the years, and came on strong at the ďŹ nish. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I felt like it was kind of traditional passing here, setting it up and getting your nose in there, a little bit more road-course style, so that might have some effect because Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done so much of that,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But good car, steady day. I got a lot of advice on keeping my head cool and just letting things go.â&#x20AC;?

She said the early spin provided a good lesson for later. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I learned my lesson to make sure that you just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go in [the corner] too hard because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to be holding you tight and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be nowhere to go, nowhere to slide up, and you get into them,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crew chief Tony Gibson said he was most proud of his driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance in the closing laps, when the beating and banging ratchets up at Martinsville. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was great to see that,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was worried about that. I knew that with 30 [laps] to go, the restarts were going to get more and more aggressive. I was really happy to see how aggressive she got. They would bump her and she wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get ďŹ&#x201A;ustered. I was impressed with that. That was the biggest thing I was nervous about â&#x20AC;&#x201C; how she would do in a situation like that. It will help her gain some conďŹ dence.â&#x20AC;?

The strong ďŹ nish came at a time when Patrick could use a conďŹ dence booster.

Since Daytona, where she started on the pole and ďŹ nished eighth, Patrick had four disappointing outings â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all outside the Top-25 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; before coming to Martinsville. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was just nice to have a good weekend after having so many that werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t good since Daytona,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the team has a lot to be proud of.â&#x20AC;?

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Veterans find ‘Miracle on the Mountain’ at Winter Sports Clinic

Truman Sailors, Norfolk Admirals hold NMCRS benefit night

By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service

SNOWMASS VILLAGE, COLO.

Approximately 400 disabled veterans, many of whom served in Iraq and Afghanistan, are discovering the power of sports and camaraderie in their recuperation as they experience what’s recognized as the “Miracle on the Mountain.”

The veterans participated in the 27th annual National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, a six-day program of activities that wrapped up on April 5.

The clinic, jointly sponsored by the Veterans Affairs Department and Disabled American Veterans, used recreation as a rehabilitative tool for veterans with disabilities ranging from spinal cord injuries and orthopedic amputations, to visual impairment and neurological conditions.

As they learn adaptive and Nordic skiing and get introduced to other adaptive physical activities and sports, their eyes get opened to a whole new world of opportunity.

Former Army Spc. Tatiana Reyes returned for her second year at the clinic after discovering its transformational powers. Suffering nerve damage, a traumatic brain injury and third-degree burns when the gun truck she was driving hit an improvised explosive device in Iraq in 2007, Reyes had retreated inwardly to help in dealing with her condition.

She said she initially resisted her VA care-

giver’s recommendation that she give the clinic a try, but after experiencing it, has never looked back.

“Everything just changed for me,” she said.

“I had fun and I started to be involved with the world.”

The camaraderie of the clinic has been a big boost for Dennis Cataldo, a Marine corporal who suffered a traumatic brain injury and posttraumatic stress after falling from a 7-ton truck during a 2003 firefight in Nasiriyah, Iraq.

Like Reyes, Cataldo said he withdrew from those around him, finding that crowds triggered his symptoms. Working with the staff at VA’s New Jersey Health Care System, Cataldo said he’s using breathing and meditation techniques to develop mindfulness and keep his emotions in check.

Those techniques have paid off with his skiing, too, Cataldo said. After a spin down Snowmass Mountain, his adaptive ski instructor, Mark Struss, showed him an app on his cell phone that had Cataldo at 29 mph.

Taking a minute to savor the moment, Cataldo said the welcoming atmosphere he’s found among fellow veterans, staff and volunteers at the clinic have been big steps in his rehabilitation.

“The people here are great,” he said. “They just can’t do enough for you.”

Former Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Henry Sawyer was at the top of his game – literally – when he suffered a spinal cord injury in Febru-

Mark Struss (left), a volunteer adaptive ski instructor for the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic at Snowmass Village, Colo., shows Dennis Cataldo an app on his cell phone that registered that Cataldo skiied down Snowmass Mountain at 29 mph, April 4.

Cataldo, a Marine corporal who suffered a traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress after falling from a 7-ton truck during a 2003 firefight in Nasiriyah, Iraq, said the camaraderie of the clinic provides a big boost to his recovery.

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By MCSN Preston Paglinawan USS Harry S. Truman Public Affairs

NORFOLK

Photos by Donna Miles Disabled veterans gather in their adaptive ski equipment April 4 to tackle Snowmass Mountain and experience the “Miracle on the Mountain” that’s come to define the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic at Snowmass Village, Colo.

USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Sailors and the Norfolk Admirals hockey team held a N av y - M a r i n e Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) benefit game at the Scope Arena, March 29.

Prior to the game, Truman’s color guard presented the national ensign and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Airman Jerrell Cunningham sang the national anthem.

Air Traffic Controlman 1st Class Amber Khoryati (AW/SW) and Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Christopher Lent (AW/SW), Truman’s 2012 Sailors of the Year, dropped the ceremonial first puck to start the game.

“I felt privileged and honored that I was asked to represent Truman,” said Khoryati. “To come out to an Admirals game in uniform is an honor.”

Jennifer Snyder, Truman’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation officer, said the event presented a great opportunity for Truman Sailors to interact in an off-duty setting.

“Events like these give our Sailors a chance to get out of their daily routine, relax a little and interact with the public in a more laid-back atmosphere,” she said.

Kathy Nelson, Director, NMCRS Norfolk Office said more than 200 tickets were sold to Sailors at a discounted price, and $2 from every ticket sold was donated to NMCRS. “It’s a great way to have a fun evening and also support the drive,” said Nelson.

The Admirals beat the Syracuse Crunch 5-4 in the game.

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He said he recognizes that the same mental attitude that propelled his football career is a key to his rehabilitation.

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m-NEAT is an appraisal system that uses DOD food program standards and other evidencebased recommendations to identify where commands are doing well and areas for improvement.

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The Navy has introduced an assessment tool that measures how work centers, commands and bases are doing with regard to supporting healthy eating, ofďŹ cials said March 27. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Navy, along with the rest of Department of Defense [DOD], has implemented the use of the Military Nutrition Environment Assessment Tool [m-NEAT] to assess food

environments and policies to determine the level of support a command and base provide for healthy eating,â&#x20AC;? said Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Wallinger, a dietitian with the Navy Physical Readiness OfďŹ ce. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very excited about getting the word out to commands and bases on the beneďŹ ts of completing their own assessment.â&#x20AC;? m-NEAT is an appraisal system that uses DOD food program standards and other evidence-based recommendations to identify where commands are doing well and

areas for improvement. The process is designed to bring a coalition of community members together to develop actionable steps to make positive changes that support our service members, families and Navy employees.

Navy encourages all commands to complete the assessment and develop an action plan. The m-NEAT looks at areas where food is available including â&#x20AC;&#x153;gedunk,â&#x20AC;? concessions and the dining hall. The goal is to develop a plan to transition to options that are

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more healthful and acceptable by the crew. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Healthful options include fruit, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and nonsweetened beverages, and having these options available at our picnics, meetings and potlucks contributes to a command culture where the healthy choice is the easy

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How foods are arranged and displayed also makes a difference. Placing better options in more prominent locations and in higher proportions than less healthful foods has proven to make healthy choices easier.

According to Wallinger, the program rests on the premise that environmental factors

affect our eating behaviors to a greater degree than previously understood. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What you eat affects your mood, energy level and ability to deal with stressful situations,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The m-NEAT will increase awareness and help commands shape their food environment to promote resilience.â&#x20AC;?

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and depression have all been linked to poor sleep. Although sleep experts recommend that adults get at least seven to nine hours of sleep, the CDC ďŹ ndings show that, â&#x20AC;&#x153;More than one-fourth of Americans say they do not get enough sleep, and another 10 percent have chronic insomnia.â&#x20AC;? (As cited in Castillo, cbsnews.com, 2013).

Findings from the 2012 Bedroom Poll through the National Sleep Foundation showed â&#x20AC;&#x153;41 percent of people surveyed had restless nights at least a few nights a week.â&#x20AC;? (As cited in Castillo, cbsnews.com, 2013). Interestingly, as study co-author Simon Archer explains, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If people regularly restrict their sleep, it is possible that the disruption that we see ... could have an impact over time that ultimately determines their health outcomes as they age in later life.â&#x20AC;?

(As cited in Castillo, cbsnews.com, 2013).

Researchers further explain how poor sleep can damage health. A recent study published in the Proceeding of the National Academy of Sciences discovered that â&#x20AC;&#x153;genetic changes occur

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when a person has a sleepless night.â&#x20AC;? As cited in Castillo, cbsnews.com, 2013). Researchers at the University of Surrey observed â&#x20AC;&#x153;26 subjects and instructed them to sleep fewer than six hours a night for a week â&#x20AC;&#x201C; averaging about 5.7 hours nightly â&#x20AC;&#x201C; during which they drew blood samples ... the next week, the people were allowed to sleep as much as 10 hours a night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and averaged 8.5 hours nightly â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and had blood samples drawn again.â&#x20AC;? (As cited in Castillo, cbsnews.com, 2013). ScientiďŹ c ďŹ ndings revealed that more than 700 genes were indeed altered.

In fact, â&#x20AC;&#x153;about 374 of the 1,855 genes known to change throughout the day were signiďŹ cantly affected, many of them becoming less active.â&#x20AC;?

(As cited in Castillo, cbsnews.com, 2013).

Professor Colin Smith, co-author and professor of functional genomics at the University of Surrey, explained that study results revealed â&#x20AC;&#x153;Areas such as the immune system and how the body responds to damage and stress were affected.â&#x20AC;? (As cited in Castillo, cbsnews.com, 2013). Although scientists were not able to determine what caused the changes, they did conclude that the effects were not minor.

As Smith states, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If these effects were seen on people who lost sleep for just one week and who got more than ďŹ ve hours of sleep a night, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plausible to think that it would be worse in people who go through weeks, months or even years with poor sleep.â&#x20AC;? (As cited in Castillo, cbsnews.com, 2013). In fact, Smith goes on to state that, â&#x20AC;&#x153; If you are not able to replenish cells and tissues that are damaged then you are going to suffer permanent ill health.â&#x20AC;? (As cited in Castillo, cbsnews.com, 2013).

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ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass schedule: 9 a.m., Sun. Bible study: 9:30 a.m., Tues.

PROTESTANT Worship service:11 a.m., Sun. Bible study: Noon, Wed.

Naval Station Norfolk PROTESTANT Sun. School : 9 a.m. Sun. (Ages 4 - Adult) AWANA / Children’s Church : 10 a.m., Sun. (Ages 4 - 10) Worship service:10:30 a.m., Sun. Fellowship: 11:30 a.m., Sun. Coffeehouse: 6 p.m., Sun. Bible Study/ Band Practice: 5 p.m., Mon. PWOC: 9:30 a.m., Wed Choir practice: 6 p.m., Wed.

LATTER DAY SAINTS Worship: 11:30 a.m., Sun. (Chapel Annex Classroom 1) Meeting: 7 p.m., Wed. (Chapel Annex Classroom 4) * Nursery care is available Sundays, 10 a.m. - Noon

NWS YORKTOWN CHAPEL Nelson Chapel, 1868 Lafayette Rd., Newport News

ROMAN CATHOLIC Our Lady of Victory Chapel Mass schedule: 11:45 a.m., Wed. 10 a.m., Sun..

PROTESTANT David Adams Memorial Chapel Worship services: 10:30 a.m., Sun. Jewish SABBATH Commodore Levy Chapel (Second Floor Bldg. C7) Sabbath: 730 p.m., Fri. (Sabbath Fellowship Oneg Shabbot Follows) ISLAMIC WORSHIP Masjid al Da’wah 2nd Floor (Bldg. C-7) Services: 1:30 p.m., Fri. Chapels are open daily for prayer.

NAS OCEANA CHAPEL

ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass schedule: 11:30 a.m., ROMAN CATHOLIC Tues.-Fri. Mass schedule: 8:30 a.m., Sun. 9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m., Sun. PROTESTANT Worship service:10:30 a.m., Sun.

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DAM NECK ANNEX CHAPEL

PROTESTANT Sun. school: 9:15 a.m., Sun. Worship service:10:40 a.m., Sun. Bible study/ 11 a.m., Wed.

ROMAN CATHOLIC Confessions: 4:15 p.m. - Sat. Mass Schedule: 5 p.m. - Sat. PROTESTANT Worship service: 9 a.m. - Sun.

contactinfo Norfolk, call 444-7361.

JEB Little Creek-Fort Story, call 462-7427.

Yorktown, call 887-4711.

Oceana, call 433-2871.

Dam Neck Annex, call 492-6602.

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C12 | THE FLAGSHIP | APR 11, 2013 | FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM

I AM NEW IN TOWN Amtrak VirginiaSM train service has officially arrived in Norfolk! And this new neighbor comes bearing gifts: large comfortable seats, power outlets in every row, onboard dining in our Café Car, 10% discounts for active-duty military personnel and their families, and – best of all – traffic-free rides to cities like Richmond, DC, New York, Boston and more, seven days a week!

Ready to get to know Norfolk’s newest ride? It’s as easy as 1-2-3!

1. Find Your Train Northbound

Southbound

Monday – Friday Norfolk Petersburg 4:50 a 6:27 a

Richmond 7:10 a

DC 9:44 a

Monday – Friday DC Richmond 3:55 p 6:26 p

Petersburg 7:00 p

Norfolk 8:50 p

Saturday – Sunday Norfolk Petersburg 6:05 a 7:42 a

Richmond 8:25 a

DC 10:55 a

Saturday DC 7:00 p

Petersburg 9:58 p

Norfolk 11:48 p

Richmond 9:24 p

Looking for more departure and arrival times? Amtrak Sunday DC Richmond Petersburg Norfolk offers convenient shuttle bus service between Norfolk 4:00 p 6:24 p 6:58 p 8:38 p and Newport News Station, where you can catch two additional connecting trains each day. Trains shown above make additional stops between Norfolk and DC, and in cities as far north as Boston. For full schedules, visit amtrakvirginia.com.

2. Buy Your Ticket Online – enter your travel dates and cities at amtrakvirginia.com On your smartphone – use our free app (for iPhone and Android) or visit m.amtrak.com By phone – call 1-800-USA RAIL (872-7245) to get information or purchase tickets 24 hours a day

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