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STAY PREPARED Keep personal and family info updated in NFAAS By MC1 (SW/AW) Molly A. Burgess The Flagship Military Editor
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MOTORCYCLE RIDE, BIKE SHOW ARRIVE AT NAVSTA NORFOLK By MC3 Molly Greendeer Naval Station Norfolk Public Affairs
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Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk, with the support of the Norfolk Navy Exchange and the Sewells Point Safety Office, hosted the 3rd annual Hampton Roads Military Motorcycle Safety Ride and Bike Show, May 3. The 135-mile motorcycle ride provided an opportunity to ride with co-workers, while promoting the safe operation of motorcycles in a group environment. The free event was open to all personnel with Department of Defense decals on their motorcycles and a current Motorcycle Safety Foundation Rider’s Safety Course card. Guest Speaker, Rear Adm. Kenneth Norton,
Commander, Naval Safety Center reminded participants to always take proper precautions before getting out on the road. “Before you ride, remember three Es: equipment, environment and ego. Check that your motorcycle is operating up to standards, consider what environmental hazards you may endure, such as heavy rain or crosswinds, and make sure to check your ego. Just because you are an experienced rider, does not mean you will not fall prey to the same mistakes as a rookie rider,” he said. “These are lessons not only for today’s ride, but for every ride.” Machinist’s Mate 1st Class David Kronberg, one of the event coordinators and a participant, said events like these are critical to raise awareness of motorcycle safety, es-
MC3 Molly Greendeer Riders participate in the 3rd annual Military Motorcycle Safety Ride and Bike Show, May 3. The 135-mile motorcycle ride, hosted by Naval Station Norfolk, provided an opportunity to ride with co-workers, while promoting the safe operation of motorcycles.
pecially with the impending warmer weather signifying the start of the riding season. “Safety is critical for us as military members,” he said. “We strive to ensure our onduty activities are safe and controlled through operational risk management and other safety mechanisms. However, when Sailors are off-duty, they often act as if safety does not apply to them anymore. It is very important for them to remember that safety needs to be practiced around the clock, on and off-duty.”
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Community honors fallen troops Top left: Active duty and retired service members participate in the Virginia Run for the Fallen. The 236-mile run from Ft. Story to Arlington National Cemetery commemorated fallen service members from Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Top right: Family of Lance Cpl. Kielin T. Dunn display a collage and personalized flag in remembrance of their son during the event. Bottom: Students from the Atlantic Shores Christian School hold a banner to support families participating in the event.
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NMCP ‘TAKES BACK’ PRESCRIPTION DRUGS By Deborah Kallgren Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Public Affairs
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The Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) pharmacy collected 57 percent more expired and unused prescription
drugs, April 27, than it did last year. Approximately 20 people cleaned out their medicine cabinets and turned in 66 pounds of prescription drugs to the pharmacy. This was the fourth time NMCPs pharmacy participated in
GARY SINISE FOUNDATION, FLAGSHIP TO HOST FREE CONCERT FOR TROOPS The Gary Sinise Foundation will host a special free “Tribute to theTroops” concert featuring Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band, May 11, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the nTelos Wireless Pavilion in Portsmouth.
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this activity. The previous TakeBack Day in September of 2012 yielded 42 pounds of prescription drugs. The medical center partnered with the Drug Enforcement Agency to provide a site where people can safely dispose of old
prescription drugs, rather than flushing them down the toilet or sending them to the landfill. More than 371 tons of prescription drugs were turned in nationwide during the Take-Back event.
Natural disasters do not discriminate when and where they strike, nor do they care what they destroy during their beastly attack. Hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes and floods are just some of the disastrous reasons why it is important to make sure your Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System (NFAAS) information is always up-to-date. NFAAS is an online accountability tracker, used following a disaster or other events, to help determine the location and well-being of Navy active duty, reserves, Department of Navy civilians and their immediate family members. “The key things during a disaster are accountability, to make sure everyone is OK and where they are at. The second part is needs assessment. Where are they, what do they need and what can we do to help them, because we are responsible for them. And the third thing is orders, because when you evacuate, you are on paid orders with per diem,” said Lt. Cmdr. Ron Pugh, personnel services officer, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic. “If you’re not up-to-date in NFAAS, it’s really hard to do any of that.” The establishment of NFAAS came after the massive destruction of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, when the displacement and evacuation of so many people made it difficult to accurately account for each person. “We did not have NFAAS during Katrina and many Navy people evacuated, and it took a very long time to find all the families,” said Pugh. “NFAAS is one of the key elements for making sure all of our people are good to go, see what they need and to make sure they are OK.” To help keep information current in NFAAS, service members are required to take part in the Navywide semi-annual updates. “It’s extremely easy to use,” said Pugh. “You don’t have to have a common access card {CAC] when validating your information and the information of your family. It also has a link to DEERS [Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System].” The last semi-annual update took place in April and recently showed just how effective of the system can be when needed. “It was good because we had a real event from the Boston bombing, and because we had just gone through the semi-annual update, it was pretty much spot on,” said Pugh. “The NFAAS event included about 50,000 people in the Northeast. It’s a Navywide system that affects everybody – active duty, reserve, reserves on active duty, Navy civilians and contractors to a certain extent – so it effects the entire Navy family ... and all of their families. According to Pugh, during times when the service member is unable to update their NFAAS infomra-
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WARRIOR GAMES Members of Team Navy began arriving in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 4, to prepare for the 4th annual Warrior Games.
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Naval Weapons Station Yorktown-Cheatham Annex receives HRSD Diamond Award Mark O. Piggott Capt. Lowell Crow, commanding officer, Naval Weapons Station (WPNSTA) Yorktown-Cheatham Annex, receives the Diamond Excellence Award from HRSD General Manager Ted Hefinin at the 20th annual HRSD Pretreatment Excellence and Pollution Prevention Awards, May 2. Accepting the award along with Crow is Angela Gent, Stormwater/Wastewater Media Manager for WPNSTA Yorktown-CAX.
execution of their mission, as well as the preservation and protection of our land, air and water. “This is a monumental achievement, for WPNSTA Yorktown, Cheatham Annex and Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Mid-Atlantic by everyone on our combined staffs and our tenant commands,” said Capt. Lowell Crow, commanding officer, WPNSTA YorktownCAX. “We have a responsibility to our community and our Navy to ensure we maintain 100 percent environmental compliance with local, state and federal regulations while performing our mission to support the warfighters without delay.” WPNSTA Yorktown-CAX
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With features sure to make customers smile, the new Norfolk Naval Shipyard Scott Center Annex Commissary in Portsmouth will open its doors for business, May 10, with a grand opening celebration. The ribbon-cutting ceremony starts at 9 a.m. and doors to the $13.5 million full-service grocery store will open immediately following. The old commissary will be closed on May 9 in order to accommodate the transition to the new store. “Since it’s just a block away, our customers have seen it being built over the past year,” said Store Direc-
tor Doug Buntley. “It really looks nice from the outside, but I tell customers that the outside is just a hint of how much better their shopping experience is about to become.” The list of customer-pleasing features includes: ■ Wide aisles that can easily accommodate shopping cart maneuvers ■ A spacious interior with high ceilings and skylights that make a pleasant shopping environment ■ New customer services – an international delicatessen, bakery, fresh sushi and rotisserie chicken – not previously offered at the existing store ■ Expanded frozen and chilled product sections The sales area is nearly twice the
size of the old store, a facility that has housed commissary operations since the early 1970s. DeCA industry partners and vendors plan to award commissary gift cards and other prizes for several days past May 10, extending the opportunity to register for prizes to customers who can’t make the grand opening. Buntley noted that a car and two motorcycles are among the top prizes. Commissary shoppers had a major role in making the store possible because the store was built using surcharge funds. The five percent surcharge is added to every commissary shopper’s grocery bill and the money is used to pay for construction and renovation of commissary facilities.
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SUBMARINE LEARNING FACILITY CHANGES COMMAND By Kevin Copeland Commander, Submarine Force, Atlantic Public Affairs
„ SUBLRNFAC achievements
Conducted more than 8,000 training hours in submarine tactical team training and pre-deployment training for multiple platforms, including attack NORFOLK Cmdr. Stan Stewart, Jr. submarines, ballistic missile submarines and guided relieved Cmdr. Albert G. cruise missile submarines, and reactor operations Onley as commanding of- encompassing four different reactor plants. ďŹ cer, Submarine Learning Trained more than 4,500 Sailors in support of Facility (SUBLRNFAC), worldwide submarine operations, including counter Norfolk, during a change-ofcommand tat Naval Station drug, surveillance and special operations missions. Norfolk, May 3. Onley had Developed partnerships with navies from Peru, Chile, been in command of SUBL- Brazil and the United Kingdom. RNFAC since May of 2010. Rear Adm. Dave Kriete, Deputy Director of Plans tor plants. You trained more Greenville, Texas. “No Batand Policy, U.S. Strategic than 4,500 Sailors in sup- tenberg Cups or Battle Es, Command was the guest port of worldwide subma- but we had a command speaker. rine operations, including vision to be the best train“Today, the Submarine counter drug, surveillance ing facility in the Navy. We Learning Facility transitions and special operations mis- strove to be professional from one commander to an- sions. You developed part- trainers and subject matter other,â€? said Kriete. “This nerships with navies from experts, we maintained our command has had many Peru, Chile, Brazil and the focus on training crews and great commanding ofďŹ cers. United Kingdom. You have We can add Cmdr. Onley to a great new commanding ofthat list today and send him ďŹ cer in Cmdr. Stewart. I’m off with our deepest respect conďŹ dent you’ll continue and appreciation. Al, I thank that same level of support you for a job well done. Your for him and I know under COMREL ďŹ ngerprints will remain here his leadership you’ll add to for years to come and you that legacy of success.â€? will be missed. Your mission After his remarks, Capt. was all about training the Emil C. Casciano, comeet and you did a great job. manding ofďŹ cer, Submarine Under your vision and lead- Learning Center, Groton, ership, you took your crew Conn. presented Onley with to unprecedented levels of his third Meritorious Service training excellence.â€? Medal. “To the crew of the SubIn the award, Onley was marine Learning Facility, cited for his tenacious leadI’m proud of your accom- ership in a resource conplishments and how well strained environment, allowyou’ve supported Cmdr. ing SUBLRNFAC to meet Onley,â€? he continued. “You all submarine and surface conducted more than 8,000 nuclear eet training retraining hours in subma- quirements. He directed the rine tactical team training operation of more than 27 and pre-deployment train- trainers critical to deploying for multiple platforms, ment preparations for seven including attack subma- Norfolk-based fast attack rines, ballistic missile sub- submarines and four aircraft marines and guided cruise carriers. missile submarines, and “There aren’t a lot of acreactor operations encom- colades for a school house,â€? passing four different reac- said Onley, a native of
students, and we continuously monitored our quality of instruction and improved through brutally honest selfassessment.â€? “In the last three years we completed three Tactical Readiness Evaluations, two Operational Reactor Safeguard Examinations, three safety inspections of our ďŹ reďŹ ghting and damage control trainers, numerous external audits of our nuclear trainers, and countless other inspections,â€? he continued. “We aced all, with many of our instructors speciďŹ cally recognized for the quality of their instruction. But more importantly we prepared crews to take their ships to sea for sea trials and to deploy around the world. Anyone who has been around
the Norfolk waterfront in the last three years will tell you that Submarine Learning Facility set a high bar for professionalism in training. It might be a little arrogant or presumptuous for me to say, but I think we achieved our vision. The men and women of Submarine Learning Facility are the best trainers in the Navy.â€? Onley graduated from Hardin-Simmons University in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and earned his commission through the Nuclear Power OfďŹ cer Candidate program. Upon completing his initial nuclear power and submarine ofďŹ cer training, he reported to the Sturgeonclass attack submarine USS Finback (SSN 670), home
ported in Norfolk, as the Electrical Assistant, Main Propulsion Assistant and Sonar OfďŹ cer. Submarine training in Norfolk began as the Submarine Training Department of the Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Training Center in June 1976 and became the Naval Guided Missile School Detachment in February of 1984. Submarine Training Facility Norfolk (SUBTRAFAC) was formally established in April of 1989. After a realignment of training commands led to SUBTRAFAC reporting to the Submarine Learning Center, Groton, Conn. in 2003, the command was renamed SUBLRNFAC. Today, the command provides basic through advanced individual and unit level instruction designed for the qualiďŹ cation and certiďŹ cation necessary of the ofďŹ cers, and enlisted in the submarine and surface communities.
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20thanniversary
Next week’s spotlight: Capt. Mary M. Jackson, Chief of Staff, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic
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Gary Sinise Foundation, Flagship to host free ‘Tribute to the Troops’ concert in Portsmouth ■ about the concert The free “Tribute to the Troops” concert featuring Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band will be on May 11, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the nTelos Wireless Pavilion in Portsmouth. The concert is open to all DOD cardholders and their family members. Gates open at 5 p.m.
By David Todd The Flagship Managing Editor
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The Gary Sinise Foundation (GSF) will host a special free “Tribute to the Troops” concert featuring Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band, May 11, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the nTelos Wireless Pavilion in Portsmouth in celebration of The Flagship’s 20th Anniversary. The concert is open to all DOD cardholders, with valid I.D. cards, and their family members. Gates will open at 5 p.m. All seats will be general admission on a first-come, firstserve basis. As an accomplished actor and musician, Sinise is no stranger to the mili-
tary and devotes much of his personal time and energy to the men and women of the Armed Forces. Through his foundation, Sinise and GSF honor the nation’s defenders, veterans, first responders and families by creating and supporting unique programs designed to entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen and build communities. “The time that I spend on it [the foundation] is a big part of my life,” he explained. “It’s important to me to support our men and women [of the Armed Forces] and raise awareness and show my gratitude for those who serve.” One of the latest projects for Sinise and GSF is “Building For America’s Bravest,” which is a joint project be-
The time that I spend on it [the foundation] is a big part of my life. It’s important to me to support our men and women [of the Armed Forces] and raise awareness.” - Gary Sinise
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20thanniversary ■about the band For the past decade, Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band have brought their exhilarating live performances to the nation’s service members and their families all around the world. Whether boosting morale on military bases at home or abroad, the band entertains, educates, inspires and builds communities with their explosive live shows.
Continued from A4 tant. You want to start with their home, making sure they [wounded service members] have a place to live that they are going to be comfortable in ‌ and within a community that is going to embrace them and take care of them.â€? As a part of his 2013 tour with the Lt. Dan Band, Sinise will be performing select concerts across the country to help raise funds to build these specialized homes. On May 10, the ďŹ rst concert in the tour, Sinise will be performing at Curtis Hixon Park in Tampa, Fla. for Sgt. Michael Nicholson, who, while on combat foot patrol in Afghanistan, was injured by an improvised explosive device (IED), resulting in the loss of both of his legs and his left arm. He also sustained a traumatic brain injury from the explosion. “One of our charges – one of our goals – is to try to address the needs of our most severely wounded. We have more than 40 triple amputees, we have ďŹ ve quadruple amputees – both arms and both legs. We have three of our quadruple amputees that are in houses already,â€? he said. “Some of the houses are being constructed and these are the homes we took up in 2012. And now in 2013, we have another 12 warriors and we are addressing their needs.â€? The purpose of the concerts is to not only raise funds for the various projects, it also serves as a way to help raise awareness for the struggles that many of the Wounded Warriors face as a result of their injuries. “Because the concert comes into a town, we can raise a level of awareness for that particular Wounded Warrior, because we don’t want to just build them a house and have them go live in there and never come out,â€? he explained, “we want the community to embrace that person and look out for them ‌ and provide opportunities for that person.â€? The Lt. Dan Band was founded by Sinise and fellow musician Kimo Williams. Their bond stemmed from a shared passion for music – Williams on guitar
Courtesy photo Gary Sinise and The Lt. Dan Band cover everything from the classics by Stevie Wonder and The Police to contemporary songs by Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, BeyoncĂŠ, Bruce Springsteen, the Zac Brown Band and many more.
I want this to be a show that families can enjoy, from little kids to older veterans, and everybody in between.� - Gary Sinise
and Sinise on bass guitar. The two played several “jam sessions� prior to forming a full band, which began touring overseas with the United Service Organizations Inc. (USO) in 2004. Williams has since left the band, but Sinise and Lt. Dan Band continue to perform an average of 40 shows per year for the USO and select military charities.
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“I want this to be a show that families can enjoy, from little kids to older veterans, and everybody in between,â€? said Sinise. “It’s a cover band – we play a lot of songs that everybody is going to enjoy.â€? “Lt. Dan Taylor,â€? a character portrayed by Sinise in the 1994 ďŹ lm “Forrest Gump,â€? which earned him an Oscar nomination for “Best Supporting Actor,â€? has become a ďŹ tting name for the band because the character resonates very well with the military community. “[Lt. Dan] is a military guy, he’s very dedicated to being in the service and wants to be a great ofďŹ cer, wants to be a great leader and wants to follow in the footsteps of his family members, which so many folks in the military are doing just that,â€? he said. “Their dad’s served, their brother’s served and their uncle’s served. You meet these military families with such deep roots in the military within
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their family ‌ and that’s Lt. Dan!â€? Sinise hopes that the local concert will help lift spirits and boost morale of service men and women who defend the country, and also deliver a positive message. “We are so excited to have Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band perform in Hampton Roads,â€? said Laura Baxter, publisher, The Flagship and Military Newspapers of Virginia. “There is such a buzz right now about this concert. Everyone that has seen them in
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A6 | THE FLAGSHIP | MAY 9, 2013 | FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM Sailors participate in the 3rd annual Military Motorcycle Safety Ride and Bike Show, May 3.
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The 135-mile motorcycle ride, hosted by Naval Station Norfolk, provided an opportunity to ride with co-workers, while promoting the safe operation of motorcycles.
Continued from front Prior to the ride, each participant conducted a pre-ride safety inspection of their motorcycle that included checking the frame, oil, lights, tires and ensuring they had the required personal protective equipment (PPE). Required PPE for Navy motorcycle riders includes: long-sleeved shirts, full-length pants, boots, full-finger gloves, shatter-proof eyewear, an approved helmet and a reflective vest. Safety is one of the key areas of the 21st Century Sailor and Marine initiative, which consolidates a set of objectives and policies, new and existing, to maximize Sailor and Marine personal readiness, build resiliency and hone the most combat-effective force in the history of the Navy and Marine Corps. Kronberg said there is usually a correlation between warmer weather and an increase in motorcycle accidents, but commands can do their part to keep their Sailors informed and safe. “If supervisors and Sailors stay proactive about ensuring their motorcycle riders attend required training and work to promote traffic safety in general, we can all have a safer driving experience,” he said. Kronberg continued by saying Navy safety officials have found lack of train-
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ing to be one of the leading causes of accidents. Even Sailors with proper training may still be at risk because they fail to exercise good judgment and ride beyond their skill level in a moment of adrenaline rush. In addition to good judgment, Kronberg said it is imperative for motorcyclists to be on the lookout for potential hazards “Being aware of potential hazards on the road ahead of them can allow for extra time and room to avoid those hazards,” said Kronberg. “One of the biggest hazards to a motorcycle rider is the distracted drivers around them, such as people texting and talking on their phones.” Sailors who took part in the event said they enjoyed the opportunity to ride with other shipmates. “The ride gave us a chance to get together and have fun with other riders from the
One of the biggest hazards to a motorcycle rider is the distracted drivers around them, such as people texting and talking on their phones.” - Machinist’s Mate 1st Class David Kronberg, about being aware of potential hazards
area,” said Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Brightman, an avid motorcycle rider assigned to USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). “We learned new skills and helped early riders by pointing potential problems they may have. It is important to me because I have the chance to police my shipmates and MC3 Molly Greendeer let them know if their bike is safe to ride.” Information Systems Technician 1st Class Bernard Rayford inspects A bike show was held in his motorcycle before the 3rd annual Military Motorcycle Safety Ride and Bike Show, May 3. the Navy Exchange parking
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‘Sea Soldier’ complete: 26th MEU returns to USS Carter Hall By MC3 Chelsea Mandello Amphibious Squadron Four Public Affairs
USS CARTER HALL, AT SEA
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SPY SUMMIT ADDRESSES MAXIMIZING CAPABILITIES By MC2 Josue L. Escobosa U.S. Fleet Forces Public Affairs
If you don’t have SPY working, you may as well be a pleasure ship.” - Senior Chief Fire Controlman (SW) Adam Cox
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Nearly the entire chain of command, from admirals to third class petty officers, attended a SPY 1 radar summit to discuss the important system, how to overcome its challenges and improve its performance, May 2. The summit included informational lectures followed by a question and answer session with speakers discussing difficulties the program has faced, along with hopes for the program’s future. “We’re pulling in everybody that has a part in the Aegis weapons system to make sure everybody’s involved to make it work and give it the capability that we’re looking for,” said Adm. Bill Gortney, Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command and keynote speaker. “If you don’t have SPY working, you may as well be a plea-
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from USS Churchill (DDG 81). “This really helped clear up some of it, but most importantly, the networking we were able to accomplish was vital in helping us out on the ships. Instead of having to go through an email chain of four or five different people, I can now call who I need to talk and get things done.” Leadership made clear their intentions and focus was on improving fleetwide readiness and training improvements. “The fact that Adm. Gortney made the time to speak to fleet operators and maintainers of the SPY radar confirms the critical importance of a fully mission capable SPY-1 radar to successfully completing our core Navy missions of power projection and BMD,” said Capt. Gene Black, Commander Naval Surface Force Atlantic special assistant. The summit was the fifth of its kind and is scheduled to reoccur every four to six months.
More than 200 Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) completed joint exercise Sea Soldier in Oman and returned to amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50), May 4. Sea Soldier is a two-week bilateral joint training in which the MEU and Royal Omani Army work together during different operational exercises. “This was a good opportunity to work with another country,” said Capt. Raymond Kastor, company commander from the 26th-MEU. “The Marines and the troops worked very professionally together day and night performing long tasks and combined exercises.” The MEU demonstrated tactical maneuvering, weapons handling, urban combat training, night operations and combined arms demonstrations.
“We did a lot of bilateral training, clearing out buildings with the Omani Army, training exercises and night raids,” said Lance Cpl. Joshua Rios. “It was a long two weeks of intense, non-stop training, but we had a lot of fun and learned a lot about what we are capable of.” Many of the Marines came back to the ship sunburned and exhausted, but they were happy to be back aboard. “I love having my Marines back,” said Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Pilats, communications chief for the 26thMEU. “After two-weeks, it was a great training opportunity for everyone and a chance to find out what the Marines are capable of and what we need to work on.” Carter Hall is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and with the embarked Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR).
MC3 Chelsea Mandello Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU) disembark a landing craft utility (LCU) and enter the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50).
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NORFOLK NATO FESTIVAL CELEBRATES 60TH ANNIVERSARY By MCC (SW/AW) Hendrick L. Dickson SACT Public Affairs
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The Hampton Roads community and NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT) came together to celebrate their friendship during the Norfolk NATO Festival 2013 in Downtown Norfolk, April 27. The Norfolk NATO Festival is the longest running festival in the Hampton Roads region and it honors NATO and its 28 member nations, as well as recognizes the international influence that ACT brings to Norfolk. The day began with the 60th annual Parade of Nations. More than 100 parade units of local and visiting high school bands, along with U.S. and international military bands, marched through the Downtown Norfolk streets. The parade also featured floats of all 28 nations displaying their distinct heritage and culture. Following the parade, thousands of citizens from Hampton Roads and around the region gathered at Town Point Park to meet friends from NATO firsthand. Tents were set up for each NATO nation and members shared their culture and experiences with the community. An additional tent was set-up where citizens could learn about ACT, its mission and how it contributes to the Hampton Roads community. The festival also featured educational projects and games for children, and international performances and cuisine
from the different nations. This day was an opportunity for ACT members and their families to interact with other Hampton Roads community members and share the NATO experience – ultimately strengthening their ties with the community. “Each country showed its best in exchange of tradition and culture,” said Supreme Allied Commander Transformation French Air Force Gen. Jean-Paul Paloméros. “And so many U.S. people here, enjoying and knowing much better the NATO countries. I think this is really a very special day.” The Norfolk NATO Festival began in 1953, one year after the establishment of NATOs Allied Command Atlantic in Norfolk. That year, the city of Norfolk organized a salute to allied forces to create new friendships and provide cultural exchange. In 2013, The Norfolk NATO Festival tradition seems to be stronger than ever. “We are very proud,” said 2013 Norfolk NATO Festival Chairman, Alex H. Pincus. “The Norfolk community has been hosting this festival for 60 years. And whether it was the Azalea Festival, or now the Norfolk NATO Festival, they really have tried very hard to make sure that NATO knows how much they’re appreciated.” “The mission of the festival is to try and make sure that people know that NATO is here and to appreciate how important it is,” he continued. “So I think we’re very successful in that mission. We’ve been working very hard with
Above: The Norfolk NATO Festival is the longest running festival in the Hampton Roads region, and it honors NATO and its 28 member nations, as well as the international influence that NATO Allied Command Transformation brings to Norfolk. Left: 2013 Norfolk NATO Festival attendees learn more about the country of Norway at one of the cultural tents.
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Lithuania >> Children riding a float dedicated to the country of Lithuania wave to the crowds at the 60th annual Parade of Nations during the 2013 Norfolk NATO Festival, April 27 MCC Stephen White
Iceland >> The float dedicated to the country of Iceland is driven through the streets at the Parade of Nations.
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Chief Judge for USCAAF visits NAVSTA Norfolk in support of Law Day By David Todd The Flagship Managing Editor
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The Chief Judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (USCAAF) made a special visit to Naval Station Norfolk, May 2, to speak with area judge advocates in support of Law Day, which is observed annually on May 1. “They [judge advocates] have the most important mission a lawyer can have in the law, which is to uphold and defend the Constitution,â€? said Chief Judge James E. Baker. “They swear an oath to that, but it’s also what they do. Therefore, if you are a judge, what could be more important than speaking to that audience? ‌ This is the generation that is going to lead the United States’ legal community in the years ahead, providing for our national security and doing so in a manner that honors the Constitution and upholds it.â€? The national theme for this year’s Law Day observance was “Realizing the Dreams: Equality for All.â€? “We in the legal profession have ‘Law Day’ 365 days a year, 24/7, but every now and then I think it is important for us to stop and reect on how important it is what we do for our clients, the military, for the United States and for the world at large,â€? said Capt. Denise Stich, commanding ofďŹ cer, Region Legal Service OfďŹ ce Mid-Atlantic (RLSO Midlant) prior to introducing Baker. Baker focused a majority of his presentation, titled “Four Legal Lives: Lessons in Moral Courage,â€? on the importance of role models. Although he has many individuals to whom he considers role models, he selected four speciďŹ cally for the audience: U.S. Federal Judge Frank M. Johnson, Jr., who made a number of landmark civil rights rulings that helped end segregation in the South; Peter M. Murphy, an American lawyer and former senior legal advisor to the Commandant of the Marine Corps; John Sparks, who started his career as an enlisted seamen and became a Marine ofďŹ cer through the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program (MECEP), eventually rising to the position of the deputy general counselor for the Department of the Navy and the acting general council; and John T. “Jackâ€? Downey, a graduate of Yale University and a former CIA operative who was held captive in Red China for 20 years. “I wanted to choose people they [the audience] did not know, because I want to remind them that some of the best role models are their private heroes,â€? he said, “the people in our own individual lives who act with great honor and nobility ‌ not necessarily people who are famous, so I chose four people like that. I chose people who I thought have had careers in positions that would resonate well, and most, with judge advocates, that’s illustrated by Judge Frank Johnson, who started his career as a judge advocate.â€? Baker was born in New Haven, Conn, but spent a majority of his childhood in Cambridge, Mass. He graduated from Yale College in 1982 and Yale Law School in 1990. Following college, Baker served in the U.S. Marine Corps as an infantry ofďŹ cer and resigned from the reserves as an infantry ofďŹ cer upon joining the USCAAF. According to Article 142 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), each USCAAF judge “shall be ap-
This is a wonderful community of people who have dedicated their lives not just to the law, but to public service.� -Chief Judge James E. Baker, about the Armed Forces
pointed from civilian life.â€? To underscore the civilian nature of the Court, the statute provides that a person who has retired from the Armed Forces after 20 or more years of active service “shall not be considered to be in civilian life.â€? The position of Chief Judge is rotated among the ďŹ ve judges of the Court who sit as a single panel on all cases. The Chief Judge serves in the position for ďŹ ve years unless his or her term as a judge expires sooner. Baker took his judicial oath on Sept. 19, 2000 and his term spans until 2015. When he ďŹ rst joined the Court, the panel would collectively receive 2,000 petitions a year – with approximately 5,000 qualifying courts-martial’s for review – but they only write opinions on 100120 cases per year. Baker said the number of court-martial cases has reduced by approximately 50 percent in the last 13 years. The cases the Court sees are all centered on criminal law rising from the Military Justice System under the UCMJ, many of which are Constitutional in dimension – Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendments, and sometimes the First Amendment, and the criminal elements of law themselves. “My sense of duty is derived from national security and I came to law after the fact when I worked for Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan [New York], and he’s the one who actually encouraged me to go to law school, not to become a lawyer, but to better understand government and the practice of government, so as to be a better public servant.â€? Baker said he originally went to college to become a teacher, but later joined the Marine Corps, despite his original plan. He has since returned to his teaching roots and credits the Marine Corps with ďŹ nding his public voice. “It took the experience of serving in the Marine Corps for me to ďŹ nd the conďŹ dence to have a more public voice,â€? he said. “If you don’t have conďŹ dence in having a public voice, it’s very hard to teach, or certainly teach in a lecture or audience format.â€? In addition to locating and establishing positive role models, Baker also said it is important for service members – not solely those who are in the ďŹ eld of law – to know their rights and the interworking of the Military Justice System. “Service members should know they are in a most honorable profession because they are upholding and defending the Constitution, therefore they should understand what they are upholding and defending,â€? he explained. “They should also understand how those rights apply to them.â€? At the conclusion of his presentation, Baker was presented a framed illustration by the president of the RLSO Midlant Wardroom for his advice and valuable mentoring. The illustration is featured on the back of the RLSO Midlant challenge coin and represents the rule of law with images of Lady Liberty and Lady Justice. “This is a wonderful community of people who have dedicated their lives not just to the law, but to public service – public service in sup-
port of the men and women of the Armed Forces,� said Baker. “Being with them makes me happy to come to work every day.�
David Todd Chief Judge James E. Baker, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (right) was presented a framed illustration by the president of the Region Legal Service OfďŹ ce Mid-Atlantic Wardroom for his advice and valuable mentoring at the conclusion of his presentation.
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The Warrior Games are a bit like a family reunion for all of us.” - Lt. Megan Haydel
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.
Members of Team Navy began arriving in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 4, to prepare for the 4th annual Warrior Games, a Paralympic-like competition taking place among more than 200 Wounded Warriors from the United States and United Kingdom, May 11-16. The training camp– which kicked off on May 5 and will conclude May 10 the day before opening ceremonies – allows Team Navy to acclimate to the 7,000-foot altitude and focus on team-building.
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The Wounded Warrior athletes are using a variety of state-of-the-art local training venues and working closely with their coaches throughout the week. “Training is going really well. The altitude adjustment and long flights definitely can take a toll, but the athletes are enjoying themselves. The Warrior Games are a bit like a family reunion for all of us,” said Navy Lt. Megan Haydel, who oversees the development and training of Team Navy. “Leading up to the Warrior Games, we hosted a lot of single-sport training camps, allowing the Wounded Warrior athletes to build individual skills. Bringing them togeth-
Courtesy photo Marine Cpl. Jonathan Ray practices his swimming techniques in Colorado Springs, Colo. He will compete for the Marine team during the 2013 Wounded Warrior Games.
er like this helps them bond as a team, which is critical.” Navy Chief Gunner’s Mate Jeannette Tarqueno was glad to be training alongside her teammates again. “I love being around my team. They never fail to inspire and motivate me. I feel like I am at home when I am with them,” she said, who currently is stationed with Naval Surface Group Middle
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Marines assigned to Task Force Denali run to bring the ship to life during the commissioning of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) at the Port of Anchorage.
CNO/MCPON hold all hands call at Naval Air Station Jacksonville By Kaylee LaRocque Naval Air Station Jacksonville Public Affairs
JACKSONVILLE, FLA.
Nearly 2,500 Sailors from Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville and tenant commands attended an all hands call with Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens, May 3. Before addressing numerous questions from local Sailors and from around the world via live streaming, Greenert proudly gave the oath to 16 petty officers who chose to be reenlisted by the CNO during the event. After swearing them in, CNO and MCPON greeted each of the Sailors and presented them with coins. “First, I want to thank all the family members here today and want to reassure that we will continue to support the Navy’s family programs,” said Greenert. “Many of you have concerns about the budget, so I want to clarify a few things. We now have a budget for this year which means we are
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Sailors weather Alaskan cold to commission Navy’s newest ship By MC1 Aramis X. Ramirez USS Anchorage Public Affairs
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
“Man our ship and bring her to life!” exclaimed ship sponsor Annette Conway, wife of retired Marine Corps Gen. James T. Conway, 34th Commandant of the U.S.
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MILLINGTON,TENN.
The Career Management System Interactive Detailing (CMS/ID) application phase is scheduled to begin, May 9, and remain open until 5 a.m., May 21, for Sailors in their permanent change of station (PCS) orders negotiation window. CMS/ID is the web-based program enlisted Sailors use to review
and apply for PCS orders nine to seven months from their projected rotation date (PRD). Sailors may access the site at https://www.cmsid. navy.mil, or from the CMS/ID link at www.npc.navy.mil. This is the first application phase for Sailors with a February 2014 PRD, the second application phase for Sailors with a January 2014 PRD, and the last application phase for Sailors with a December 2013 PRD. These Sailors, with Fleet Ride/
Perform to Serve approval, if applicable, may review advertised billets in CMS/ID during the application phase and apply for up to five jobs, either directly using CMS/ID or through a command career counselor (CCC). The application phase is typically about 10 days, allowing Sailors time to review available jobs, research billets and discuss options with their family and chain of command before making applications before
Landing an unmanned aircraft on an aircraft carrier will be the greatest singular accomplishment for the UCAS demonstration.” - Capt. Jaime Engdahl
the application phase closes. CMS/ID features a “Sailor Preference” section under the “Sailor Info Tab” where Sailors may rank duty preferences by type, command, location, platform and community, as well as indicate which special programs and schools they would like,
“Shore-based testing allows our combined Navy/Northrop Grumman team to control test conditions before taking the aircraft to the ship,” said Matt Funk, Navy UCAS test team lead. “We are gradually building up to the maximum load conditions we expect to see during an arrested landing aboard an aircraft carrier.” This month the aircraft will undergo sea-based carrier testing, catapulting from the carrier deck and potentially completing landings aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). “The entire system has performed very well across a large set of shore-based testing events including aircraft performance, flying qualities, navigation performance, catapult launches and precision landings designed to stress system operation,” said Engdahl. “Our final carrier-landing software simulation shows excellent performance, flight test results are very good, and we are confident the X-47B will perform well on the ship.”
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Marine Corps, as the crew ran up the brow and engaged all ship systems. The commissioning culminated more than seven years of construction and development for the seventh San Antonioclass LPD that was built at the Huntington Ingalls Industries Shipbuilding site in Avondale,
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The Navy’s X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator completed its first-ever arrested landing, May 4, another key step to mature the system for its historic carrier-based tests later this month. “Landing an unmanned aircraft on an aircraft carrier will be the greatest singular accomplishment for the UCAS demonstration and will serve as the culmination of over a decade of Navy unmanned carrier integration work,” said Capt. Jaime Engdahl, Navy UCAS program manager. “Shore based arrested landing testing here at NAS Patuxent River is our final check that the X-47B can meet that objective.” During Saturday’s test, the X-47B used a tailhook on the aircraft to catch a carrier representative cable, known as the MK-7 arresting gear, to quickly stop the aircraft. This is known as an arrested landing, the type of recovery required aboard aircraft carriers. The MK-7 arresting gear is an underground installation of actual carrier equipment that accommodates structural tests and aircraft/arresting gear compatibility studies with all models of Navy carrier aircraft.
La., and delivered to the U.S. Navy last September. Guests at the snow-covered ceremony listened to congratulatory remarks from distinguished members of Alaska’s delegation, including Governor Sean Parnell, Anchor-
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Peak moving season is here: Make move plans now By H. Sam Samuelson Naval Supply Systems Command Public Affairs
SAN DIEGO, CALIF.
Once again, the summer months herald the busiest move season of the year as hundreds of thousands of Department of Defense (DOD) and U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) service men and women receive orders to new assignments across the nation and worldwide. NAVSUP Global Logistics Support (GLS) Household Goods Program Analyst Deloma Miley advises those transferring to book their moves early. The period of May 15 through Aug. 31 is the annual peak move season, she said. More than 65 percent of moves occur during peak season. “Don’t wait,” she said. “With the decline in moving companies’ capacity, Department of Defense budget cuts and even a possible government furlough, the sooner you start working with the local Personal Property Office the greater your chance of getting the desired pack out date.” Don’t wait until a week or two before the desired pack out date to complete the process in www.move.mil, she advised. It takes approximately three weeks to process all required paperwork to book your move. Enter data and paperwork now. For Navy information on getting started with the move process, visit www. navsup.navy.mil/household. “Another tip is to organize your house and belongings,” said Miley. “Go through all your rooms and boxes from the last move to make sure you still need the items. If it hasn’t been worn or used in the last year, do you still need it?
By Lisa Smith Molinari Military Spouse Contributor
Sort your items by the type of shipment: household shipment; unaccompanied baggage, if authorized; professional gear and what is going in your suitcase or car. By sorting you may find out what needs to be sold, donated or disposed of. Keep in mind, if you exceed your authorized weight allowance, it can be expensive!” “No one wants to get a bill for being overweight on their shipment,” she said. DOD and the USCG book an estimated 200,000 household goods shipments each summer, Miley said. In addition to these moves, many federal civilian employees also choose to schedule their moves during the summer, since most schools are out of session and the relocation will be less disruptive for children. Service members have two options for moving their household goods. They can choose a government arranged move, in which a contractor packs and ships their household goods, or they may perform a Personally Procured Move (PPM), formerly known as a “DITY” move, where the customer arranges to rent a truck or trailer, or uses their own vehicle to move their items. Here are some helpful terms for you to know: Household shipment is your main shipment: furniture, dishes, washer/dryer, BBQ grill, outdoor furniture, children’s play furniture, majority of your clothes, etc. Unaccompanied baggage, if authorized: this is the small shipment of items that you will need to survive until your big household good shipment arrives. This is normally only authorized with overseas orders. Items include enough kitchenware/dishes to use daily (not
your china), crib, clothes, some uniforms, some DVDs, etc. Professional gear: Professional books and equipment (PBP&E) includes household goods in a member’s possession needed for the performance of official duties at the next or a later destination. Service members professional gear could be: work manuals, awards, specialty work uniforms (band uniforms, Navy divers, flight suits, helmets, chaplain’s vestments and other specialized apparel), reference materials, instruments, tools and equipment peculiar to technicians, mechanics. Spouse professional gear: may be authorized for a licensed profession, i.e. doctor, dentist, lawyer or community support activities at the next or a later destination. An example would be a command ombudsman. Any other profession may be considered if the appropriate documentation can be provided. Selling Avon or Pampered Chef does not count as licensed profession. Excluded from professional gear: commercial products for sale/resale used in conducting business, sports equipment, and office, household, or shop fixtures or furniture (such as bookcases, study/computer desks, file cabinets, and racks) of any kind even though it may be used in conjunction with professional gear. For more information on either option and to start the move process, customers should go to www.move.mil. For questions or concerns about moving, customers may email householdgoods@navy.mil, or call (855) HHG-MOVE (1855-444-6683) for assistance, or contact their local personal property shipping office.
KNOWING YOUR WORTH By Anne Kelly Fleet and Family Support Centers Norfolk
During the job search process, there are many pieces of the puzzle that need to fit together. Not only does an individual need to be highly motivated and organized, they also need to know their worth. This may sound simple, but for a transitioning military service member, they will need to research the civilian equivalent of their skills and background. Fortunately, this need can be met by the resources obtained through Fleet and Family Support Centers and various online translation guides. The salary an employer pays an employee can be either a set figure or can be negotiable. The only way you will know is to ask. Some may feel this subject is taboo or frowned upon by human resource representatives. The fact is, it is a legitimate question to ask, and if handled tactfully, may reap great rewards. Of course the subject of compensation should never be brought up by the job seeker first. However, once the hiring manager begins the compensation discussion, it is time to act. Before you can competently state why you deserve more than the offered salary, you have to do a little research. There are two major categories of job seekers: career constants or career switchers. Let’s discuss the impact each category has over your nego-
■ here to help Active duty, retirees, spouses and dependents can pick up list of these websites from any Fleet and Family Support Center in the region. A staff member in the Career Development Resource Centers can also discuss negotiating tactics on a one-on-one basis.
tiation power. Career Constants: This is an individual who has a proven track record in a certain industry/trade. They can show consecutive years of experience and therefore a more in depth knowledge than an entry level candidate. The task at hand is to determine how much a person with the right combination of specialized years and experience makes in the locality of the job. Career Switchers: This is an individual who has decided to go in a different direction than their previous employment. They have identified valuable skills they possess that can be transferred into a new industry/ trade. The key here is to know the strengths you can bring to the position and how you can be a valuable asset to the company because of your knowledge in critical areas necessary to perform that job. One may think career constants have an easier task at hand. In my experience, this is not always the case. Many employers find people who have a varied background to be highly beneficial. These individuals are adaptable and can be trained to perform a multitude of job duties. They can also offer insight that some may not have because the scope of their knowledge comes from one particular area. For example, a former client was highly sought after as a ship designer because his background was as
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a pipe fitter. Although his competition was apprenticeship graduates, he demonstrated a great deal of hands-on knowledge the employer found appealing. The importance of this example is to know what makes you an asset and learn how to sell yourself. There is one common pitfall many career constants find themselves. Salaries often are listed in ranges (i.e. $75,000$110,000). If you possess 20 years of progressive responsibilities in the same industry and are considered an expert in your craft, does this mean you will start out making $110,000? Highly unlikely. Although you may possess every qualification they are asking, companies that state a range are often speaking of the range for the life of the position. This means they will start you within the range and you will have upward mobility, financially speaking. This is done for a few reasons. Since you will be new to the company, you will need to prove your worth to them. Raises are used as incentives to continue to do well and grow within your position. The lesson to learn here is even though you know what you are worth, you still have to demonstrate the knowledge to your new employer before expecting them to go “all in” with your salary. It is important to keep realistic expectations when you go through the negotiation process. If you apply for a posi-
tion that is not within the salary you need, don’t expect for the employer to come up to your level. Utilize every resource you have. Various websites are dedicated to helping you translate your experience. Active duty, retirees, spouses and dependents can pick up list of these websites from any Fleet and Family Support Center in the region. A staff member in the Career Development Resource Centers can also discuss negotiating tactics on a one on one basis. Contact any of the Fleet and Family Support Centers locally for help during your job search.
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Ironically, there are benefits to moving so often as a military family. Every few years, we’re forced to go through all the used markers, pillowcases, snow boots, kitchen utensils, Barbies, tae kwon do trophies, tax records, saucepans ... and throw a bunch of stuff out. As a person who attaches sentimental value to everything from seashells and matchbooks to stained bibs and hospital bracelets, this can be stressful. But the sands of time grind away my sentimentality, and eventually, I end up chucking out mementos that I formerly believed to be too precious to part with. As we prepare for our next military move to Rhode Island, I’m reconsidering items I thought were useful or nostalgic enough to haul around for so many years. For example, Aunt Millie’s (may she rest in peace) old end tables, with the cigarette burns I thought I’d buff out one day, were relegated to the donate pile. Although I kept one file of my kids’ artwork, anything with cracked macaroni or yellowing glue was photographed and discarded. Similarly, clothing that has not been worn in the last five years – except for my college duck boots, which I hear are coming back into style -has been delivered to Goodwill. Some collections, however, get pared down with each tour, but are never completely discarded regardless of their current usefulness. For example, I’ve been adding to several tubs of old T-shirts for years, because someday, I will make each of my kids a T-shirt quilt before they go off to college. And, I have at least four boxes of old toys and books that will seed the fantastic playroom I envision for my future grandchildren. I will use that stuff someday, I swear. And then there’s the stuff I recently whittled down to one bottom file drawer. It contains documents that not only took years of hard work to assemble, but cost me over $90,000 to acquire. When my husband and I first married in 1993, this collection was huge and took up at least a dozen boxes. But with every tour, the contents aged, became obsolete and were thrown away. Other than a few musty books, which reside on our shelf just for show, the bottom file drawer now contains the only tangible evidence of my career as a litigation attorney. The hanging folders in the bottom drawer have tabs inscribed with titles, such as “Resumes,” “Transcripts,” “Licensing” and “Writing Samples.” Even though none of these documents have been referenced since I quit working in the 1990s to raise our kids, I keep them all neatly filed in case I need them to land that six-figure offer partnership in a high-powered litigation firm one day. Although I won’t readily admit it, I know deep down inside that these old documents, now yellowed and stained with spots of rust from ancient paper clips and staples, will never realistically serve to supplement any future application for my employment. But I can’t bring myself to throw them away, just in case. Besides, the file drawers above contain my children’s birth certificates, report cards, physical forms, the deed to our first house, mortgage documents, college savings statements, the dog’s shot records, orthodontist’s bills, car insurance policies, passports, tax forms, orders and other essential documents memorializing 20 years of life as a military family. Like my college duck boots, the tub of T-shirts and those old toys, my legal career will stay packed away a while longer. I will get to them eventually. In the meantime, I’ve got other, more important things to do. A Navy spouse and mother of three, Lisa has plenty of humor to share in her column, “The Meat and Potatoes of Life,” which appears in military and civilian newspapers and on “Stripes Military Moms” website, an offshoot of Stars and Stripes newspaper. Read more at www.themeatandpotatoesoflife.com.
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By Bianca Martinez Military Spouse Contributor
I can not believe it has been almost a year since the skydive that changed my life. You have an opportunity to be a part of it again this year, so I wanted to revisit the article I wrote after taking part in the Wounded Wear Jumping for a Purpose event last year: “It’s amazing how certain adventures can open your eyes wide to things that have been around you for a long time. I had the amazing opportunity to be a part of ‘Jumping for a Purpose’ over the holiday weekend. TroopSwap and Wounded Wear gathered Wounded Warriors from all over and let them jump out of a perfectly good airplane thanks to Skydive Suffolk. I was lucky enough to jump right out alongside them. Now, I have jumped tandem before.
I have seen the Earth from 14,000 feet two other times in my life. My first jump over the North Shore of Hawaii was incredibly beautiful. So, who thought that this would be the jump that brought tears to my eyes. The view I had this weekend was absolutely breathtaking. There I was watching amputees, those who have been burned and lost eyes in IED attacks do what many could not even think of doing. Jason Redman, the founder of Wounded Wear, is himself a Wounded Warrior and his strength came out in the opening ceremony when he said in response to social media posts about the meaning of Memorial Day, ‘I would gladly get shot in the face again if that meant my daughter would be able to barbecue on this holiday without fear of losing her freedom.’ As he said those words, Tyler Southern, a young Marine and triple am-
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With all the existing various social media sites, it can be daunting to decide how and where to market yourself on the Internet. While some sites are purely for entertainment value, others are more professional and aimed at selling yourself to clients or job hunters. Once you’ve narrowed down which websites are best for projecting your professional image, the next step is knowing how to utilize each site and to maximize its potential. Each website can help enhance – or hurt – your professional image. While many social media sites started out as personal tools to keep in touch, in recent years, companies have recognized their potential for promotion of their latest products and campaigns. Keeping in mind that companies are on these sites, if you are searching for a job or even if you currently hold a position, be mindful that your employer may see what you post. While there are certain controls you can place on your profile or page to maintain a degree of privacy, companies can still find your page and view status updates and photos. When uploading a photo to
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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.
Facebook or sending your latest tweet, ask yourself, “Is this something I would have to explain to my boss?” and “does this project a positive representation of me and my place of employment?” Facebook can also be used to search for jobs as you change duty stations. By utilizing its marketplace you can view local postings regarding employment and also search for housing, all posted by Facebook users themselves. Additionally, if you have a company or business you wish to promote on a social media site, ensure that you have two separate accounts – one for work and one for play. Even your email address should reflect professionalism – do not use PartyGirl43 if you wish to convey a professional image. Use something that reflects both your business and that it is appropriate. Sites that are more entertainment based, such as Pinterest and Instagram, can also be used professionally. By posting pins or photos of your work, you can reach a higher number of clientele than you could locally. Again, use discretion when posting to best represent your professional self and business ethics. LinkedIn is sometimes called the “Facebook for professionals,” allowing
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DOD COUNTERS INTERNET POSTS ON RELIGION ISSUE
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By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON
Internet posts making the rounds claiming that the Defense Department will court-martial service members who espouse Christianity are not true, a Pentagon spokesman said, May 3. “The Department of Defense places a high value on the rights of members of the military services to observe the tenets of their respective religions and respects, [and supports by its policy] the rights of others to their own religious beliefs, including the right to hold no beliefs,â€? said Lt. Cmdr. Nate Christensen in a written statement on the issue. “The department does not endorse any one religion or religious organization, and provides free access of religion for all members of the military services.â€? Internet posts are attributing a statement that superior ofďŹ cers who try to convert those under their command should face court-martial to Mikey Weinstein, president of the Albuquerque, New Mexico-based Military Religious Freedom Foundation, and are identifying him as a Pentagon advisor, Christensen noted. “Mr. Weinstein is not part of any DOD advisory group or committee, nor is he a consultant to the Defense Department regarding religious matters,â€? said Christensen. “Mr. Weinstein requested, and was granted, a meeting at the Pentagon, April 23, with the Air Force judge advocate general and others, to include the deputy chief of chaplains, to express his concerns of religious issues in the military.â€? Some bloggers have taken sections of Air Force Instruction 1-1 “Air Force Standardsâ€? -- speciďŹ cally, the section titled “Government Neutrality Regarding Religionâ€? – out of context in supporting their take, Christensen said. “Leaders at all levels must balance constitutional protections for an individual’s free exercise of religion or other personal beliefs, and the constitutional prohibition against governmental establishment of religion,â€? the instruction states. Air Force leaders at all levels “must avoid the actual or apparent use of their position to promote their personal religious beliefs to their subordinates, or to extend preferential treatment for any religion. Commanders or supervisors who engage in such behavior may cause members to doubt their impartiality and objectivity. The potential result is a degradation of the unit’s morale, good order and discipline,â€? the instruction goes on to say. The instruction further says all Airmen “are able to choose to practice their particular religion, or subscribe to no religious belief at all.â€? It tells Airmen to practice their own beliefs while respecting differing viewpoints. The right to practice religious beliefs does not excuse Airmen from complying with directives, instructions and lawful orders, the instruction says. It adds that Airmen “must ensure that in exercising their right of religious free expression, they do not degrade morale, good order and discipline in the Air Force or degrade the trust and conďŹ dence that the public has in the United States Air Force.â€?
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Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 became the ďŹ rst composite expeditionary helicopter squadron to include both the world’s most technologically advanced helicopter – the MH-60R Seahawk and the MQ-8B Fire Scout Vertical Take-off and Landing Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (VTUAV) – during an establishment ceremony Naval Air Station North Island, May 5. As the Navy’s ďŹ rst operational squadron with both manned and unmanned aircraft, HSM-35 heralds a new era for naval aviation. The squadron, designated “The Magicians,â€? adopted the
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call sign of Helicopter AntiSubmarine Squadron Light 35, which was decommissioned on NAS North Island in 1992, after 19 years of service. “The reestablishment of this squadron is exceptional as it points toward the future for our naval aviation forces,â€? said Vice Adm. David H. Buss, Commander, Naval Air Forces. “The actions today represent a clear line dividing what naval aviation once was and what it will be.â€? As the next generation submarine hunter and antisurface warfare helicopter, the MH-60R is the cornerstone of the Navy’s Helicopter Concept of Operations. The Fire Scout (VTUAV) system provides unique situation awareness and precision target support for the Navy, said Buss. Both new aircraft will embark with the Navy’s new high speed, agile, shallowdraft Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), which was also recently introduced to the eet. The establishment ceremony included the reading of orders by the squadron’s ďŹ rst commanding ofďŹ cer, Cmdr. Christopher S. Hewlett, a Los Angeles native.
MC2 Alan Gragg The Northrop Grumman Corporation-developed Unmanned Aerial Vehicle MQ-8B Fire Scout hovers over the ight deck of the guidedmissile frigate USS McInerney (FFG 8).
More than 100 Sailors stood in formation as their unit became an ofďŹ cial part of the Navy’s PaciďŹ c Fleet Air Forces. “Today we give birth to our new squadron while celebrating the legacy of our past,â€? said Hewlett. “We honor all the former Magicians of HSL-35 and will continue in the same spirit of warďŹ ghting excellence to provide extraordinary support to the eet.â€? Sixty former HSL-35 members were in attendance, including one commanding ofďŹ cer, retired Capt. George Powell and an original Magicians’ pilot, retired Capt. Rob Moore. Both shared
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WARRIORS
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert talks with Sailors during an all hands call at Naval Air Station Jacksonville.
| Games include
archery, cycling, seated volleyball Continued from B1 PaciďŹ c in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It took me some time to get settled in, but I am getting better as time goes by.â&#x20AC;? Tarqueno is Team Navyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ rst-ever female Ultimate Champion contender. She will compete in a pentathlon-style event during the Warrior Games that pits Wounded Warriors against one another in a variety of disciplines. Seated volleyball and wheelchair basketball practices are taking place at the Olympic Training Center in the same gymnasiums where the athletes will play during the Warrior Games. The practices acquaint them with the facilities, helping them calibrate their expectations for competition. Also, the gymnasiums prominently feature photos of Olympians and inspirational quotes, providing the athletes an additional source of motivation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our swimming practices also are taking place at the Olympic Training Center, and yesterday, Team Navy members were swimming alongside an Olympic athlete,â&#x20AC;?
| Crew to prepare for FCT in July
ANCHORAGE
Continued from B1 age Mayor Dan Sullivan, and Senators Lisa Murkowski and Mark Begich. The keynote address was delivered by Adm. Cecil D. Haney, Commander, U.S. PaciďŹ c Fleet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To the commander and crew of Anchorage, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great to see you again. Last time it was in Avondale, La., near New Orleans, when I toured the ship and it was hot and muggy and 90 degrees,â&#x20AC;? said Haney. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am deeply honored to commission a United States warship named after such a wonderful city, representing great people that have a rich and vibrant culture.â&#x20AC;? After ceremoniously delivering the newly commissioned ship, Cmdr. Joel Stewart, Anchorageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commanding ofďŹ cer, echoed Haneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sentiments. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The ship and her crew are a testament to the pioneering spirit of the city it represents,â&#x20AC;? said Stewart. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The relationship the crew forged with the shipbuilders helped create a vessel worthy of the name and she will serve the nation for the next four decades on the foundations set by that relationship.â&#x20AC;? Anchorage is the second ship to be named for the city. The ďŹ rst USS Anchorage (LSD 36) was commissioned in 1969 and served
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said Haydel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Proximity to greatness breeds even more greatness. It is impossible not to be inspired while training here.â&#x20AC;? Returning gold-medalist retired Masterat-Arms 3rd Class Nathan DeWalt is looking forward to tackling new challenges at the Warrior Games. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is my fourth year participating in the Navyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adaptive sports program, and I am excited to be here and compete with everyone,â&#x20AC;? said DeWalt. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I used the air riďŹ&#x201A;e for the ďŹ rst time today and it is pretty challenging â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it is much different than a regular weapon. I am learning a lot.â&#x20AC;? DeWalt, an accomplished athlete who has participated in adaptive athletic opportunities throughout the country, will compete in shooting and wheelchair basketball during the Warrior Games. The Warrior Games includes competitions in archery, cycling, seated volleyball, shooting, swimming, track and ďŹ eld, and wheelchair basketball. The goal of the Warrior Games isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessarily to identify the most skilled athletes, but rather to demonstrate the incredible potential of Wounded Warriors through competitive sports.
in Vietnam, Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom before being decommissioned in 2003. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I never thought I would have found myself bringing to life a ship with this name,â&#x20AC;? said Senior Chief Culinary Specialist Jacinto Ganac, a member of the decommissioning crew of LSD 36 and current member of LPD 23s plankowner crew. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an honor to be a member of both crews because I feel as though I am passing along a great tradition and knowledge to a newer generation that will serve us long after I leave the service.â&#x20AC;? The ceremony ended a four-day celebration in which the crew was able to interact with the city and its welcoming hosts. Public tours allowed guests to get a ďŹ rsthand view of the ship, as well as the various aircraft and marine amphibious vessels on display, which included an MV-22 Osprey, a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter and a landing craft air cushion (LCAC). Anchorageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crew will transit back to San Diego, Calif. to continue preparing for Final Contract Trials (FCT) in July. FCT is the ďŹ nal assessment from the Navy Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) in which the crew will be responsible for demonstrating the effectiveness of all installed equipment and systems. USS Anchorage, a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock, embarks, transports and lands elements of a landing force for a variety of expeditionary warfare missions, as well humanitarian efforts when the need arises.
| Desires, qualiďŹ cations considered
Continued from B1 and leave comments for the detailer. Detailers will always attempt to ďŹ ll billets using a Sailorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desired selections ďŹ rst, however,ďŹ&#x201A;eet readiness requirements are the guiding factor in ďŹ lling billets. Detailers must also follow sea-shore ďŹ&#x201A;ow guidelines outlined in NAVADMIN 361/12, so unless a Sailor requests Sea Duty Incentive Pay (SDIP) or the Voluntary Sea Duty Program (VSDP) to take consecutive sea duty orders, a Sailor up for shore duty should not be involuntarily assigned another sea tour. It may mean a Sailor hoping for shore duty in Hawaii or Washington may receive shore duty someplace else, where the need is greater.
A single set of sea billets, prioritized by U.S. Fleet Forces Command, and a single set of shore billets, prioritized by U.S. Fleet Forces Command and Bureau of Naval Personnel are advertised each application cycle as the Navy seeks to ďŹ ll gaps at sea and place Sailors with the right experience levels and skill sets into high-priority ďŹ&#x201A;eet billets. Some factors a detailer must weigh when matching Sailors to jobs include the Sailorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desires, qualiďŹ cations, training availability, career progression and cost to the Navy. Detailers wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t assign Sailors to advertised jobs until after the close of the application phase, during the detailer selection phase. Sailors may log into CMS/ID anytime after the detailer selection phase to see if they have been selected for orders.
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| Greenert: Navy â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;is growing and sequestration canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop that growth.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;
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Continued from B1 paying our previous debts and are reengaging ship deployments. Training and maintenance for next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deployments is also set.â&#x20AC;? Greenert continued, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are also currently looking at the 2014 budget, which could mean more reductions, but we have time to work on reshaping our military and have a much better understanding on how to prioritize to get the job done.â&#x20AC;? As the ďŹ&#x201A;oor opened up for questions and answers, Sailors discussed topics such as budget cuts due to sequestration, Navy entitlements, Individual Augmentee (IA) deployments, ship deployment rotations, promotion opportunities, tuition assistance, retirement reform and changes to uniform regulations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;IAs will continue to draw down in the future and be ďŹ lled by reservists. There are certain skill sets that will still be deployed, like those
in the medical, logistics, intelligence and Seabee ďŹ elds, but we are ďŹ lling more of these billets with volunteers from the reserves,â&#x20AC;? said Greenert. Stevens took on several questions, such as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Is the Navy happy with the number of enlisted members, speciďŹ cally in the different ranks, and how is retention going to be affected in the future.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are working very hard to get the right people in the right jobs,â&#x20AC;? said Stevens. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are ďŹ nding that about 20 percent of the enlisted rates are more challenging to ďŹ ll right now. As for managing enlisted careers, we are creating a single source â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a new program that should roll-out in June â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that should help all of us to better manage our careers.â&#x20AC;? Ensign Winston Massey, from Patrol Squadron (VP) 30, told the CNO that his dream was to become an astronaut and wondered about the future of the Navyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s space program.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a need for payloads in space and have a program developing to replace the constellation (payloads/satellites) currently up there. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s currently under discussion what branch should operate the program. But good luck with your dream,â&#x20AC;? Greenert told the young ensign. To close out the all hands call, Stevens reminded the Sailors to treat one another with decency and respect. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am conďŹ dent that we will see ourselves through these challenging times and continue to be the greatest Navy in the world,â&#x20AC;? he said. Greenert added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank you for your time and please remember that our Navy is growing, and sequestration canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop that growth. You are all doing a great job. Keep up the good work.â&#x20AC;? After the all hands call, Greenert gathered with the Sailors he reenlisted and their families for a group photo, and thanked them for their dedicated service.
| Aircraft will not be used internationally X-47B
Continued from B1 The X-47B is a tailless, autonomous aircraft designed with unique features for an unmanned aircraft, such as carrier suitable landing gear and structure. While the X-47B itself will not be used for operational use, the UCAS-D program is developing a concept of operations and demonstrating technologies for use in follow-on unmanned carrier based aircraft programs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This actual demonstration of the X-47B unmanned
U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Northrop Grumman The X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator completes its ďŹ rst shore-based arrested landing, or â&#x20AC;&#x153;trap.â&#x20AC;?
carrier operations is a ďŹ rst, essential step toward developing a carrier-based unmanned system for the U.S. Navy,â&#x20AC;? said Rear Adm. Mat Winter, who leads the Program Executive OfďŹ ce for Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A carrier-based unmanned
aircraft will increase carrier strike group relevance, provide opportunities for training and readiness cost avoidance and enable our future forward deployed carrier air wings to provide continuous intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability.â&#x20AC;?
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A woman renders honors as members of the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard take the casket of a Sailor Killed during the Vietnam War to his gravesite at Arlington National Cemetery.
Vietnam War Sailors honored at Arlington By MCSN Antonio Rosa Defense Media Activity
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The Navy honored four Sailors from a Vietnam-era helicopter crew during an interment ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, May 2. Lt. Dennis W. Peterson of Huntington Park, Calif., was the pilot of an SH-3A helicopter that crashed in Ha Nam Province, North Vietnam. Peterson was accounted for on March 30, 2012. Also aboard the aircraft were Ensign Donald P. Frye of Los Angeles, Calif.; Aviation Antisubmarine Warfare Technicians William B. Jackson of Stockdale, Texas and Donald P. McGrane of Waverly, Iowa. The crew was interred in
its final resting place in Arlington National Cemetery. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Taking care of our Sailors and taking care of our family members is important today, just as it was back in 1967,â&#x20AC;? said Cmdr. Anthony Roach, former Commander of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12, which was HS-2 during the Vietnam War. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We could not do what we do without the legacy that they have built for us and we just wanted to show them how important it is to us that they are not forgotten in any way, shape or fashion.â&#x20AC;? The crew was lost on July 19, 1967 when their SH-3A Sea King helicopter was shot down in Ha Nam Province, North Vietnam during an attempted rescue of a fellow downed aviator. For their actions, the crew
Photos by MC2 Todd Frantom Members of the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard escort the remains of four Sailors killed during the Vietnam War to their gravesites at Arlington National Cemetery. Lt. Dennis Peterson, from Huntington Park, Calif.; Ensign Donald Frye, from Los Angeles; and Aviation Antisubmarine Warfare Technicians 2nd Class William Jackson, from Stockdale, Texas and Donald McGrane, from Waverly, Iowa, all four assigned to Helicopter Squadron (HS) 2, were killed when their SH-3A Sea King helicopter was shot down July 19, 1967 over Ha Nam Province, North Vietnam.
Members of the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard fold the American ďŹ&#x201A;ag over the casket of a Sailor killed during the Vietnam War during a graveside interment ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and Purple Heart. Peterson was awarded the Silver Star. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He deserved it. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t
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know how else to say it,â&#x20AC;? said Kirsten Peterson, Petersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He gave the ultimate sacriďŹ ce. We sacriďŹ ced. His grandkids sacriďŹ ced, so it was overdue. Full
honors means a lot.â&#x20AC;? The interment at Arlington National Cemetery brought closure to the families after more than 45 years.
Taking care of our Sailors and taking care of our family members is important today, just as it was back in 1967.â&#x20AC;? - Cmdr. Anthony Roach
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EODtechnicians Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Greenert comforts a family member of a fallen explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician at the 44th annual EOD Memorial Ceremony, May 4.
Photos by Lt. j.g. Elizabeth Allen Lt. Cmdr. Rudy Schoen, executive officer, Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal (NAVSCOLEOD), unveils the name of a fallen explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician on the EOD memorial at the 44th annual EOD Memorial Ceremony, May 4.
EOD COMMUNITY HONORS FALLEN WARRIORS By Lt. j.g. Elizabeth Allen Naval School of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Public Affairs
These warriors exemplify a 72-year legacy of valor and will forever inspire selflessness and trust in their successors.” - Capt. Joseph Polanin
■ about the EOD Memorial The EOD Memorial Foundation, established in 1969, merged with the Wounded EOD Warrior Foundation in March of 2013 to form the EOD Warrior Foundation, which combines the missions and resources of these organizations to increase the capacity to serve and support the joint service EOD community. The original location of the EOD Memorial was in Indian Head, Md., along with the first joint service EOD School. In 1999, the memorial relocated to the Kauffman EOD Training Complex at Eglin Air Force Base when the school moved to Florida.
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The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) community hosted its 44th annual EOD Memorial Ceremony at the Kauffman EOD Training Complex on Eglin Air Force Base (AFB), May 4, where the names of 11 fallen EOD technicians from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force were added to the memorial wall. Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert spoke on behalf of the families of the fallen in attendance and presented flags flown over the memorial to three families of Navy EOD technicians that made the ultimate sacrifice, and whose names were added to the memorial this year. “EOD is a unique community,” said Greenert. “It is the preeminent team of explosive experts. People here today do not just disarm ordnance – they prevent it from causing harm. Today we honor special Soldiers, Marines, Sailors and Airmen who believed in putting the safety of others above their own. They all believed in serving others before themselves.” Every year on the first Saturday in May, the joint service EOD community holds a ceremony to add the names of recently fallen heroes to the memorial and rededicate it to all fallen warriors, both past and present. The names of EOD technicians added to the memorial during this somber ceremony included technicians who died in the last year while conducting EOD missions. The Commanding Officer of Naval School of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (NAVSCOLEOD), Capt. Joseph Polanin, noted that the memorial service not only remembers those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to our nation’s safety since the beginning of EOD, but the safety of future generations of Americans. “These warriors exemplify a 72year legacy of valor and will forever inspire selflessness and trust in their successors,” said Polanin. “We cherish the quiet professionalism, which is the cornerstone of the EOD technician’s ethos. They know that freedom is only one generation away from extinction. It must be fought for, protected and passed on for our children to do the same.” The names added to the memorial this year brings the total names to 298 – 121 names have been added since Sept. 11, 2001. “We will honor their last full measure of devotion for all eternity,” added Polanin. “We know their sacrifices will not be in vain and our just cause will prevail.” The ceremony was hosted by NAVSCOLEOD, and preparations for the ceremony were coordinated and executed by staff from all four services at the school, as well as members of the EOD Warrior Foundation. NAVSCOLEOD, located on Eglin AFB provides high-risk, specialized, basic and advanced EOD training to more than 2,100 U.S. and partner nation military, and selected U.S. government personnel each year.
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Tribute to the Troops Gary Si Sinise & the Lt. Dan Band ■ when and where This concert is on May 11, 7 to 9 p.m., at the nnTelos Wireless Pavilion, Portsmouth. Tribute tto the Troops is presented in celebration of The Flagship’s 220th Anniversary. Gates open at 5 p.m. Free general admiss admission is available only to DOD cardholders. For more inform information, visit: www.flagshipnews.com
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Kalbones Monsters on the Beach, presented by Pungo Off Road, brings thrills and chills to the Virginia Beach oceanfront, May 10-12, as Monster Trucks battle for ultimate sand domination. This family event is loud, fast and exciting. A course is built right on the beach at 6th Street, with bleachers overlooking from the boardwalk. Sand dunes and junk cars combine to make the race course fast and fun for drivers and spectators alike. Monster trucks scheduled to appear are
Stone Crusher, Avenger, Bigfoot, Brutus, Hooked, Samson, Gunslinger, Walking Tall and Megasaurus. New this year is the high-flying action of Freestyle Motocross. The four shows at the Kalbones Off Road Monsters on the Beach will be at 7 p.m. on Friday; Noon and 7 p.m. on Saturday; and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Each of the shows are approximately two hours in length and shows are held rain or shine. Tickets are $12 in advance through Tickemaster, or $15 on the day of the show at the gate. Children 2 and under are free. The “Monster Experience” is a separate VIP ticket that allows a limited number of guests to enter the track for a meet-andgreet with drivers. This package includes: ■ Meet and greet in the pit with the
Virginia Beach Convention Center to host Joint Warfighting Conference VIRGINIA BEACH
The East: Joint Warfighting 2013 Defense and IT Conference is scheduled to be held at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, May 14-16 The theme of the conference is “Innovation in an Era of Austerity: What Capabilities Do We Need to Operate in a Non-Permissive Environment?” The three-day conference and exposition is co-sponsored by AFCEA International and the U.S. Naval Institute with support from the NDIA Greater Hampton Roads Chapter and the AFCEA Hampton Roads and Tidewater Chapters. Top military and industry leaders are scheduled to speak and participate in panels with more than 30 speakers in three theaters: Cyber, Innovation and Small Business/Acquisition. Many sessions are eligible for CEUs/CMUs The conference will feature the latest defense and IT technology from more than 100 exhibitors, as well as the SANS NetWars interactive network security challenge. The world is changing; our nation is changing; and our services are changing. At East: Joint Warfighting 2013, active duty professionals have a say in how the profession of arms will change. This three-day professional development event allows active duty military, government, industry and academia to collaborate on the key issues critical to defense and have the opportunity to engage on multiple levels to help set the agendas for future operations, training and force structure. The conference and exposition are open to the public; the conference is free for military/government; there is a registration fee for industry. Scheduled featured speakers include: Adm. Bill Gortney, Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (May 14, 8:30 a.m.)
drivers 90 minutes before show time. ■ Monsters on the Beach T-shirt. ■ Race credentials. ■ Monsters on the Beach poster. ■ Reserved section of bleachers located mid-course for the show. Monster Experience tickets are $30 per person and sell out quickly. Enter your trick in the Truck Show & Shine, presented by Eastern Truck & Accessories. Registration forms are available on www.BeachStreetUSA.com. Other activities include monster truck rides, Yamaha demo rides, and on-site food and merchandise vendors. For complete information, visit www. BeachStreetUSA.com, or call 491-SUNN (7866).
■ up for discussion Panel sessions scheduled for the East: Joint Warfighting 2013 Defense & IT Conference include: A Contested Environment: How Do We Provide Effective Command & Control to the Operators?
Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation invites canine lovers and their furry friends to Mount Trashmore Park for the K-9 Karnival, a day dedicated solely to dogs. The free event will be on May 11 beginning at 10 a.m. All dogs with up-to-date inoculations are encouraged to attend and bring their owners on leashes. Activities include: 2013 Hyperflite Skyhoundz Local Championships – Registration is from 10 a.m. to Noon, with the canine disc competition from 1 to 3 p.m. Unleash the champion in your dog during this ever-entertaining contest with amazing displays of canine grace, athleticism and agility. This disc-catching event is open to all owners and dogs, regardless of breed, size or experience, as pound puppies can compete paw-to-paw with purebred canines. Register your dog to participate and receive a free Hyperflite disc. Canine Rescue Organizations – More than 15 canine rescue organizations will have educational displays and canine activities. Many will have dogs on-site for adoption. Exhibits – There will be over 15 commercial exhibitors showcasing a wide range of pet-related products and services. Food and drink will also be available. Canine Demonstrations – The Greater Atlantic Rescue Dogs will give a demonstration of search and rescue techniques at 11 a.m. on the main field. Tidewater Search and Rescue will give demonstrations of obedience and of human remains detection dogs. Agility Course – With jumps, hoops, tunnels and more, all ages with their pups are allowed to try out the agility course for a minimal fee. All dogs must be on a leash, retractable leashes are not permitted. 22nd annual Dog-Gonest Dog Show – Registration begins at 10 a.m., with the contest from 10:30 a.m. to Noon. This is 15 seconds of fame for you and your favorite mutt. Does your dog love peanut butter? Have him or her compete in contests like the “GREAT Peanut Butter Lick-Off!” Additional contests include Tail Wagging, Barking and “Stupid Pet Tricks.” Register on the day of the event. Participation is free and prizes will be awarded. Rabies Shot Clinic by VBSPCA – From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A must for every dog! Vaccine Clinic offered onsite at the “Neuter Scooter.” VBSPCA veterinarians will provide rabies and distemper vaccinations at a reduced rate of $10, and microchips at a cost of $25. The Neuter Scooter is also offering low-cost Canine and Feline Spay/Neuter – appointments must be scheduled in advanced at 323-7729. For more information call the Virginia Beach Special Events Office at 385-2990 (TTY: dial 711), email fun@ VBgov.com, or visit www.VBgov.com/specialevents.
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Frank Kendall, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (May 14, Noon) Gen. Mieczyslaw Bieniek, Polish Army, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, NATO (May 15, 8:30 a.m.) Gen. Robert W. Cone, Army, Commanding General, U.S. Army Training & Doctrine Command (May 15, Noon) Robert O. Work, Chief Executive Officer, Center for a New American Security, former Under Secretary of the Navy (May 16, 8:30 a.m.) Gen John M. Paxton, Jr., USMC, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps (May 16, Noon) For more information, visit www.jointwarfighting.org.
The Virginia Zoo is celebrating Mother’s Day with discounts on Zoodoptions of baby squirrel monkeys and siamang during the month of May, and free train rides for moms on May 12. Zoodoptions allow someone to become a “Zoo Parent” by contributing toward an animal’s care and feeding for one year. Zoodoptions of siamang and squirrel monkeys are $5 off in May. The discounted Zoodoptions can only be purchased online at www.virginiazoo.org/ the-zoo-and-you/zoodoption.asp using discount code ZOOMOM13. The Zoo train is a one-third scale model of a C.P. Huntington steam engine and runs daily during the summer. The Virginia Zoo (3500 Granby St., Norfolk) is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $11 for adults, $10 for seniors age 62 and over, and $9 for children ages 2 to 11. Children under 2 are free. Visit www.virginiazoo.org, or call 441-2374 for more information.
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All Virginia residents can now visit Jamestown Settlement and the Yorktown Victory Center, state-operated living-history museums that tell the story of the nation’s beginnings, an unlimited number of times during an entire year for the cost of a single-day ticket. Available to residents of the Hampton Roads and Richmond regions for the past two years, the offer has been extended statewide.
Renowned professor to speak at NWDC series ■ When: May 15, 10 to 11 a.m. ■ Where: NWDCs headquarters
on Naval Station Norfolk and over Defense Connect Online (DCO) ■ For more information, visit: www.nwdc. navy.mil/ncoi/speaker/default.aspx Dr. George M. Marakas, professor of Information Systems at Florida International University, will speak at the Navy Warfare Development Command’s Speaker Series. Marakas will present “Everything That Can Be Digital, Will Be Digital.” NWDCs Courtesy photo Speaker Series is designed to stimulate Dr. George M. Marakas is a professor of provocative discussion and action to drive a Information Systems at Florida Internaculture of innovation in the Navy. Marakas’ tional University. teaching expertise includes: Systems Analysis and Design, Technology-Assisted Decision Making, Electronic Commerce, Management of IS Resources, Behavioral IS Research Methods, and Data Visualization and Decision Support. In addition, Marakas is an active researcher in the area of Systems Analysis Methods, Data Mining and Visualization, Creativity Enhancement, Conceptual Data Modeling, Technology Acceptance and Computer Self-Efficacy. Participants in the Hampton Roads area are invited to attend the presentation in-person at NWDCs headquarters at 1528 Piersey St., Bldg. O-27, on Naval Station Norfolk. Registration, DCO and other information can be found on NWDCs website at www.nwdc.navy.mil/ncoi/speaker/default.aspx. A video of the presentation will be posted on NWDCs YouTube channel following the event.
The museums’ American Heritage Annual Pass is available online to Virginia residents at the same price as one-time admission to both museums – $20.50 per adult and $10.25 for ages 6 through 12. The annual pass retails at $35 for adults and $17.50 for ages 6 through 12. Visit www.historyisfun.org for more details.
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6th annual Beacon of Hope 5K/1 Mile Memory Walk ■ When: May 19; 5K Run/Walk at 10 a.m.; 1 Mile Memory Walk at 10:15 a.m. ■ Where: 24th Street Park, Virginia Beach Oceanfront ■ Cost: Through May 15: 5K - $40; 5K Student/Military/Senior- $35; 5K Child
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$15; 1 Mile Memory Walk - $35; After Party - $15 ■ Register: Visit www.ineedalighthouse.org Bring your family and friends to the oceanfront for the race, walk as an individual or as a team, stay for live entertainment by local artist, David Cavitt, enjoy food, lots of kid-friendly activities and fun! All proceeds from the race support the programs of I Need A Lighthouse Inc., a teen depression and suicide education and awareness program.
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Mike Koch Classic Golf Tournament ■ When: May 10, registration begins at 11 a.m. with shotgun start at Noon ■ Where: NAS Oceana Hornet Golf Course ■ Cost: $71, includes golf, range, lunch and refreshments ■ For more information, contact: Aeropines Golf Course, Oceana NAS, or Tony
Mauro at camauro@cox.net Mike was a dedicated 22-year Sailor who retired in 2000 as a chief petty officer. All proceeds from the tournament will be donated to the V Foundation for Cancer Research. Online donations can be made at www.firstgiving.com/jimmyv, under fundraising tab enter Mike Koch Classic.
11th annual Equi-Kids 5K Run ■ When: May 11, registration opens at 7:15 a.m.; runs start ■ Where: 2626 Heritage Park Dr., Virginia Beach ■ Cost: $30 by May 10 and $35 the day of event for the 5K
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Hounds; $10 for kids run ■ For more information, contact: 721-7350, or email kaitlin.burket@equikids.org In addition to the 5K, the event will include a 1-mile “Run with the Hounds” and a half-mile “Pony Run for the Kids.” Awards will be given to both human and canine runners. Dogs must be on leashes.
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Join us on May 18 for the 12th annual Toy Soldier show, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Experience memories of your own childhood or create new ones with children or grandchildren. Vendors from Tennessee to Pennsylvania will be selling and displaying antique and modern toy soldiers and miniatures from around the world. See figures and scenery portraying pivotal points in world history. Historical miniature kits and models in metal and plastic, historical books and prints will also be available for purchase. Children can participate in miniature war games hosted by the museum’s education department. A casting demonstration will interest the young and young at heart as visitors can see how these little metal men are created. The event, drawings and other activities are all included with the regular museum admission (Adults $6, Seniors $5, Children $4, Ages 6 and under are free). Once you have experienced the show, be sure to explore the museum galleries and wit-
■ about the museum The museum displays an outstanding collections of personal artifacts, weapons, vehicles, uniforms, posters and much more which trace the development of the U.S. military from 1775 through the present. Shop for unique gifts in the Duffle Bag gift shop. Special events and evening programs are held year-round. Admission is $6 per adult, $5 per senior citizen (62+) and active duty military w/ ID, $4 per child ages 7-18, free for children under 7. Parking is free.
ness the struggle to defend democracy from 1775 to the present day. The artifacts document America’s military experience and the impact of war on society. The Virginia War Museum is located at 9285 Warwick Blvd. in Newport News. Call 247-8523, or visit www.warmuseum.org for more details.
School of Music Armed Forces Day Concert ■ When: May 17, 7 p.m. ■ Where: Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story Gator Theater ■ Cost: Free; anyone attending who does not have authorized access must
contact the School of Music at least 10 days prior to the concert to arrange base access. ■ For more information, contact: School of Music at 462-7501 School of Music, the only military music school in the United States, will present its 2013 Armed Forces Day Concert “United in Strength,” featuring the school’s faculty, including Sailors, Soldiers and Marines performing an mixture of patriotic favorites.
Wings Over American Scholarship Golf Tournament ■ When: May 24, 8 a.m. shotgun start ■ Where: Aeropines Golf Course, NAS Oceana, Virginia Beach ■ Cost: $80 for an individual, $300 for a foursome ■ For more information, visit: www.wingsoveramerica.us
Wings Over America Scholarship Foundation is hosting its annual golf tournament to raise money for scholarships for Navy dependents. The event is open to the public. Entry fee includes golf, cart, range balls, breakfast, lunch, prizes and awards. All proceeds benefit the Wings Over America Scholarship Foundation, a 501(c) 3 non-profit foundation. For more information or to register, visit www. wingsoveramerica.us.
2013 Anchor Run 5K ■ When: May 19; Packet Pick-up/Race Day Registration from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.; 5K starts at 9:30 a.m. ■ Where: Naval Station Norfolk ■ Cost: $25 for early registration through May 10; $30 for registration from May 1115; $35 for race day registration ■ Register: www.anchorscholarship.givezooks.com/events/anchor-run-5k-andfun-run (Online registration closes May 15)
The Anchor Scholarship Foundation presents the 2013 Anchor Run 5K. Run along Dillingham Blvd. past the homes of the Jamestown Exposition, then along the Naval Station Norfolk waterfront to return to the historic Pennsylvania House to benefit scholarships for Surface Navy families. All participants must have base access - DOD decals and military ID to participate.
Norfolk Rotary Club seeks volunteers for inaugural Antique and Flea Market NORFOLK
The Norfolk Rotary Club’s inaugural Antique and Flea Market is scheduled for May 18-19, with proceeds benefitting Hampton Roads charities. The events will take place outside the Norfolk Fitness & Wellness Center, 7300 Newport Ave., Norfolk. Hundreds of vendors selling antiques, collectibles and treasures galore. Other attractions will include an antique car displays and a playground for the kids. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 18, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 19. Admission is $5 per day, or $7 for a two-day pass. Volunteers are being sought to help assist with the inaugural Antique and Flea Market. In consideration for our volunteers’ efforts, we are able to offer a great COMREL/PAO article and a colorful photo opportunity for their command, free tickets for the event and will produce letters of appreciation to document support if
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desired. For more information on the inaugural Antique and Flea Market, visit www.norfolkfleamarket.org.
For information about Rotary International, the Norfolk Rotary Club, visit www.clubrunner.ca/Portal/ Home.aspx?cid=2165.
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Based on the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, this drama focuses on mysterious man of wealth Jay Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio, right) and his love for the beautiful – and married – Daisy Buchanan (Carey Mulligan). Nick Carraway (Tobey Maguire) is an aspiring stock broker in 1920s New York. Living on the outskirts of town, he reestablishes a friendship with his cousin, Daisy, and her husband, Tom Buchanan (Joel Edgerton). Nick also befriends golfer Jordan Baker (Elizabeth Debicki), who is pressured by Daisy to begin a romance with Nick. Jordan informs Nick of his neighbor, the rich and enigmatic Jay Gatsby who is famed for staging large, flamboyant parties for the region’s elite. While getting to know Gatsby, Nick learns of a love affair between Gatsby and Daisy that was broken by the World War I. Now, Nick is caught in the crossroads of a staged game aimed at recreating the past. Soon it begins to show that greatness can sometimes be a front to one’s true identity.
A ruthless criminal gang takes a young couple hostage and goes to ground in an abandoned house in the middle of nowhere. When the captive girl is killed, the tables are unexpectedly turned. The gang finds themselves outsmarted by an urbane and seasoned killer determined to ensure that no one lives. Stars Luke Evans, Adelaide Clemens, Derek Magyar and Lee Tergesen.
Peeples Sparks fly in the Hamptons when “regular guy” Wade Walker (Craig Robinson) crashes the preppy Peeples family reunion to ask for their precious daughter Grace’s (Kerry Washington) hand in marriage. Wade might be a fish out of water among this picture-perfect East Coast clan always trying to keep up appearances, but he’s not about to let himself sink. Instead, in a wild weekend of fun, dysfunction and hilarious surprises, Wade is about to discover there’s room for all kinds of Peeples in this family, no matter their differences. Courtesy of Warner Bros.
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Pistol Annies settle into their roles with sophomore effort ‘Annie Up’ By Daryl Addison Great American Country | GACTV.com
When the all-girl trio Pistol Annies, made up of Miranda Lambert (“Lone Star Annie”),Ashley Monroe (“HippieAnnie”) and Angaleena Presley (“Holler Annie”), released their gritty 2011 debut, “Hell On Heels,” the collaboration was initially thought of more as a side project. Yet, given the girls’ uncanny chemistry and gift for captivating realism, it was obvious that the group was more than just a one-off. On May 7, Pistol Annies returned with their follow up, “Annie Up,” a 12-round blast signaling that these three Annies are just getting started. It’s hard to argue that “Hell On Heels” wasn’t a fantastic record (just ask Neil Young and John Fogerty – both of whom are fans), however, the difference this time around is that Lambert, Monroe and Presley seem to be finding their identity as a true ensemble – not just three excellent songwriters getting together for a great time. Even their nicknames point to an increasing ease as they settle into their roles as part of the band. And interestingly, “Annie Up” itself dives into new themes with a heavy emphasis on image. At least one Annie had a hand in writing each of the album’s songs, and like its predecessor, the album is full of raw production and quick-witted, insightful lyrics. Through distorted country blues, Presley starts up the lead single, “Hush Hush,” in a smoky drawl with a verse about trying to push family skeletons back in the closet. The ultra-traditional, three-quarter-time, “Being Pretty Ain’t Pretty” follows suit with lines like, “I ain’t good with fake lashes, every time I wear high heels I fall,” to describe how uncomfortable it can be trying to live up to misguided expectations. And on “Girls Like Us,” they’re not afraid to tell it like it is, singing almost solemnly, “I’ll get drunk and carried away,” before Lambert wraps the song’s tough chorus in a loose sway. The group harmonies on “Annie Up” spotlight a growing familiarity between the girls as they stretch from warm support to intricate orchestrations. The Lambertled “Unhappily Married” rips into a huge chorus before a perfectly uneven interlude
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■ local concert calendar Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach 3550 Cellar Door Way, Virginia Beach May 17 – Luke Bryan June 6 – Kenny Chesney June 15 – Z104 Shaggfest 2013 featuring J. Cole, Juicy J, Pusha T, T Mills, Kid Ink June 24 – Heart with Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience June 28 – Brad Paisley For more information, call 368-3000, or visit www. livenation.com/Farm-Bureau-Live-at-Virginia-Beachtickets-Virginia-Beach/venue/8370.
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■ history lesson Pistol Annies’ debut album “Hell on Heels” was released in August of 2011 and peaked at No. 5 on the U.S. chart and No. 1 on the U.S. Country chart. The band was nominated for the 2011 American Country Awards’ “New Artist of the Year.”
matches the story’s rocky relationship, and a set of give and take melodies closes it out. The three-part harmony of “I Hope You’re The End Of My Story” is optimistic and heartfelt, and the downright heartbreaking, “Blues, You’re A Buzz Kill,” with Monroe on lead vocals, displays intricate voices that play comfortably off one another. Diving into Americana, “Trading One Heartbreak For Another,” builds a web of tender melodies that holds tight and just won’t let go. With a sound like Loretta Lynn backed by Buddy Miller, it’s nothing short of captivating.
“Annie Up” has its tender spots, but it’s amazing how tough the trio can sound whenever they want. The swampy opener, “I Feel A Sin Comin’ On,” carries a sexy swagger with complete control and the Mississippi blues, “Loved By A Workin’ Man,” is powered by a confidence that matches the song’s rough-around-the-edges feel. Tough as nails or sweet as sugar – and sometimes deceptively so – the performances are dynamic. At all times, there’s a sense that Pistol Annies can’t be anything other than 100 percent truthful. “Don’t Talk About Him, Tina” calls for doubles at the bar and the rockabilly influenced, “Damn Thing,” makes it known trying to change is a lost cause. Unafraid to take on darker subjects, “Dear Sobriety” offers an unflinching look at alcoholism, where every last drop I say is the last. The world around us isn’t always pretty, but the unfiltered and honest approach to “Annie Up” is as refreshing as it was the first time, as the trio appears to just be getting better.
nTelos Wireless Pavilion 16 Crawford Cir., Portsmouth May 11 – Gary Sinise & the Lt. Dan Band May 25 – Chaka Khan May 29 – Ke$ha June 7 – Earth, Wind & Fire June 8 – Hot 100.5 Summer Fiasco featuring Carly Rae Jepsen and Cher Lloyd June 12 – The Lumineers June 15 – Kings of the Mic Tour featuring L.L. Cool J, Ice Cube, Public Enemy, De La Soul June 22 – The Avett Brothers For more information, call 393-8181, or visit www. pavilionconcerts.com. The Norva 317 Monticello Ave., Norfolk May 9 – Mickey Hart Band May 10 – Crystal Castles May 11 – Insane Clown Posse May 14 – Twenty One Pilots May 16 – Alkaline Trio May 17 – Collie Buddz May 23 – Young Jeezy May 24 – Krewella May 25/26 – Cuff Me! Fifty Shades of Grey: A Musical Parody May 28 – The Shins and Ra Ra Riot May 31 – Battle of the Bands For more information, call 627-4547, or visit www. thenorva.com.
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■ green tip – spring cleaning tips Why scrub counters, floors and tubs with harsh chemicals that reduce indoor air quality and harm the environment when you can use a few common household items to get the job done? Some basic ingredients for DIY cleaners include baking soda, lemon, vinegar, salt, liquid soap and hot water. For recipes visit http://bit.ly/6n0Of.
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Is your backyard ready for bliss this summer? You probably look forward to spending as much time outdoors as possible during warmer months. But do you really have everything you need to ensure you can enjoy your outdoor living space from dawn to dusk – and beyond? Here are three must-have backyard features that can keep your outdoor time comfortable, enjoyable and luxurious, no matter the time of day or night:
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Lighting You don’t go to bed when the sun goes down and your outdoor fun doesn’t have to end when night arrives. Strategically placed lighting can help keep your outdoor living space safe and inviting well into the evening. When choosing lights for your backyard, deck or patio, choose options specifically designed for outdoor use. Indoor lights can’t hold up to the weather outdoors and could pose a safety risk. The American Lighting Association recommends using low-voltage mini lights, concealed in trees, under steps, railings or benches to light decks, porches and patios.You can also install spotlights in nearby trees and point the illumination toward your outdoor living space. Solar lights are also a great option for outdoors, since they cost nothing to operate and create a softer light than traditional electric bulbs.
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2012, the CDC reports. If you live in an area with a significant mosquito problem, it may be a good idea to invest in a mosquito trap like the Mosquito Magnet Commander. Silent and odorless, the Mosquito Magnet converts propane into carbon dioxide, heat and moisture mimic a human presence, luring, capturing and controlling mosquitoes. The first-ever wireless enabled trap allows you to receive a text message or email alerting you when the trap needs maintenance. The trap, which services an acre of ground, should be placed between living spaces and mosquito breeding spots like Mosquito trap standing water or bushes, and at least 30 to 40 In many areas of the country, the arrival feet away from peopled areas. Learn more at of warm weather also means it’s mosquito www.mosquitomagnet.com. season. The biting insects are more than just a nuisance – they’re also a health risk since Fire pit they can spread West Nile virus, an infection Even on hot summer night’s there’s somethat can cause serious, life-altering disease, thing enchanting about a fire pit in your outaccording to the Centers for Disease Control door environment. Whether you opt to have and Prevention (CDC). Forty-eight states re- something built into your patio or deck, or ported more than 5,000 cases of West Nile in purchase something portable from your local
garden or home improvement store, a fire pit or chiminea can add both ambiance and warmth to your outdoor environment. You can find a size and style to fit your outdoor design and needs, whether you choose a ceramic chiminea for roasting marshmallows or a large, CobraCo hand-hammered copper fire pit tub to create warmth and ambiance. When choosing a fire element for your backyard, keep in mind the importance of scale. Your fire pit should be big enough to provide heat, light and ambiance, but not so large it overwhelms the space. Keep flames away from combustible surfaces, like furniture or stored wood, and never leave your fire unattended, especially when there are small children or animals around. Finally, make sure you always have a fire extinguisher on hand when using a fire pit, and follow the manufacturer’s directions for use. Your outdoor fun can go all day long – and well into the night – when you prep your backyard with the right tools and features to maximize comfort and enjoyment.
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For most Americans, your home is the biggest ticket item you will ever purchase. It’s no wonder that people take months, and sometimes even years, to find the perfect home. When you walk into a house that’s on the market, many times the homeowner or real estate agent has “staged” it to ensure that you focus on the home’s greatest assets and overlook its flaws.Your job is to look past all that to see if this house is right for you. Annette Lawrence, academic director of design programs at The Art Institute of Ohio - Cincinnati, and Marissa Alexander, interior design program coordinator at The Art Institutes International Minnesota, offer these tips to navigate the real estate landscape. Before you ever step out of your current home, Alexander says to make a list. Your list should include one column for “must haves” and another for “wants.” “The wants you can compromise on,” advises Alexander. If you
know what you are looking for and what you can’t live without, it’s a lot easier to find it. Many people get caught up on the basic aesthetics of a home. “The paint is not a big deal,” said Lawrence. “Countertops are not a reason to choose a home or cross it off your list.” The shag carpeting can be ripped out and replaced. These are all easy fixes. You should beware of the fixes that can break the bank. Will the roof need to be replaced? What about other big-ticket items like the heating and cooling system? Does the perimeter of the house slope toward it? That could mean flooding during a heavy rain. And what about the structural integrity of the foundation? A good inspector will spot the red flags and could keep you from making a costly mistake. And there are things you can check on before you call in an inspector. “If you want to know whether a floor is warping, just take a ball and roll it across the room,” said Alexander. If it doesn’t roll straight
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Cooking from the garden is not like cooking from the store. There’s nothing more tasty, nutritious and satisfying than fresh, homemade meals made from the fruits, vegetables and herbs you grew yourself. Experts say that even with modest amounts of time and space, you can grow an organic garden plot that feeds your family all year long. “The simplest methods of gardening work best,” said Barbara Damrosch, organic gardening expert and co–author of the new book, “The Four Season Farm Gardener’s Cookbook,” which serves as both a garden guide and a healthful cookbook. “There is very little you can’t accomplish in the garden if you trust the systems that are already in place.” Damrosch and co-author Eliot Coleman contend that organic vegetable gardening is not only healthful for you and your family, but is also good for the planet and can make a serious dent in your food expenses. They are offering these great tips to anyone looking to grow and cook their own food: ■ When choosing which plants to grow, consider how much space you have. Salad crops, for example, give you the most variety in a garden of limited size. Consider prioritizing crops whose flavor is most notably lacking in supermarket varieties, such as tomatoes, strawberries, cucumbers and melons. ■ It helps to get to know different plants on a family basis. Family groupings are very important in planning how to rotate the crops in your garden from year to year, and much of the techniques that work for one vegetable, apply equally well to its cousins. ■ Don’t let weeds get ahead of you. Once they’ve gained the upper hand, getting rid of them can seem almost impossible. The ideal time to control weeds is when they are tiny, right after they first appear. Take the extra time to plant in straight lines, which can help with weed control. ■ Veteran gardeners tend to be supportive resources to newcomers. Let friends with green thumbs share their enthusiasm and expertise with you. Or get involved in an organic community garden, where there is no shortage of experienced gardeners to consult. ■ Pass up the modern habit of eating any crop, any time of year by letting your garden feed you. Fruits and vegetables that come from halfway around the world were often harvested far too early and can have a disappointing, bland taste. By planning meals from your garden, you’ll become a more creative, improvisational cook. More gardening tips can be found at www. fourseasonfarm.com.
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Rising Ring of Honor star Jay Lethal talks prior to upcoming Richmond show By Jonathan McLarty Contributing Writer
Ring of Honor Wrestling (ROH) will be holding a live event at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond on May 18. Visit ROHwrestling.com for tickets and the latest information about this event. I recently spoke with ROH wrestler Jay Lethal to get his thoughts on his surging career. Jonathan McLarty: Did you have a special message you wanted to pass to service men and women? Jay Lethal: What else can you say, but â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank Youâ&#x20AC;? for everything that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing. JM: Can you single out one match that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve watched when you were younger which made you think, â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is what I want to do for a living?â&#x20AC;? JL: Surprisingly, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a Macho Man (Randy Savage) match, although he is my idol. It was Bret Hart vs. Rowdy Roddy Piper (WrestleMania 8, for the Intercontinental Championship). Piper and Bret were so close, like family members. The promo before the match, standing next to each other. Piper was talking about how Bretâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mom used to make bologna sandwiches. In the match, Piper got [upset] and got the ring bell in his hand and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;gonna hit Bret. I remember Bobby Heenan saying â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hit him with it!â&#x20AC;? Piperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s looking around because heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friends with Bret and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to do it, so he throws the ring bell down. (Piper) goes to slap on the sleeper, and Bret counters and pins his shoulders to the mat. That is one of my all-time favorite moments. It was that emotion that hooked me â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it hooked me hard. JM: Various times in the past, your parents have been involved in your storylines â&#x20AC;&#x201C; most recently during your feud in ROH with Kevin Steen. How great is it to have a family that is so supportive of your career choice? JL: I credit and attribute almost everything Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done in this business to the fact that my parents are so supportive. My mom went to my second match ever â&#x20AC;&#x201C; she couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go to the ďŹ rst one because she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to see me get hurt. My dad tricked her into going to the second one â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and I swear, I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able to leave them home for at least three years straight. They went to every single show that I had. JM: Which is more comfortable: Performing as Jay Lethal or honoring your idol by being â&#x20AC;&#x153;Black Machismo?â&#x20AC;? JL: The easiest, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d say, is deďŹ nitely being Black Machismo. First of all, when you get in front of a very large crowd, it is a little nerve-wracking. Something about me watching for years and studying the Macho Man â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I could do it with my eyes closed. I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s much easier in life to pretend to be
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Courtesy of Jonathan McLarty Jay Lethal makes his way to the ring during a recent Ring of Honor Wrestling event.
somebody else than to be your actual self. I think, 100 percent, it helped me to become Jay Lethal. Now Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m comfortable being Jay Lethal in front of a crowd. JM: With you making your return to ROH since departing for your run with TNA (Total Nonstop Action Wrestling in 2005), do you feel there may have been an adjustment period with the current fans of ROH? JL: You know, some people said there wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, but I feel in my head that there was. Ring of Honor is kind of like that UFC-feel â&#x20AC;&#x201C; super competitive, super technical. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about the wrestling, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a totally different product than the other main wrestling shows on television. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s almost like you have to have that one deďŹ ning match that makes the fans say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;OK, he can stay. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proven himself.â&#x20AC;? I felt inside that, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been away from Ring of Honor all these years, I need that one match to show the fans that I belong here as well. My deďŹ ning moment was last year when I wrestled Davey Richards in Toronto. JM: You spent some time in a feud with Tomasso Ciampa over the Television Title. Did you want to share any thoughts about working with Ciampa? JL: Literally one of the toughest people that I know. Unfortunately in wrestling, we get hurt. We had this two out of three falls match. Ciampa, before the bell even rang, tore his ACL. To my surprise, to the ROH locker roomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surprise, he wrestled that whole match without skipping a beat. It was one of the most impressive things I have ever seen. He just loves wrestling so much and he loves to give the fans a show. There was no chance in him limping back to the locker room to say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I
canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it.â&#x20AC;? JM: Who are some of the guys you are looking forward to work with in ROH? JL: The top of the list would have to be Davey Richards. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get over the fact that the fans have deemed Davey to be the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Best in the World.â&#x20AC;? It was way before C.M. Punk started saying it on TV. It was not a nickname that Davey thought, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hey, this sounds cool so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to say it.â&#x20AC;? It was literally something that the fans thought of and it stuck. To step into the ring with the person that the fans actually think is the best in the world, and to see how I measure up and see how good the match was, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s such an honor to me. Also, I would like to do something with Adam Cole. I think he is an unbelievable talent. JM: What can the fans expect to see when ROH comes to Richmond on May 18? JL: When Ring of Honor does these live events that arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t televised, you have freedom to do more than what you would on television. Ring of Honor puts on these house shows that are very much equal to the highest of the high for us â&#x20AC;&#x201C; our Internet pay-per-views. Never have I heard in the Ring of Honor locker room, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Guys, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a house show so the matches arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t payper-view quality.â&#x20AC;? No matter what show you attend and where it is, as long as itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Ring of Honor show, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to get the very best that the Ring of Honor performers can offer. Jonathan McLarty is a contributing writer for The Flagship, as well as a local sports and event photographer. If you have any questions or comments, connect with him on Twitter (@JonathanMcLarty).
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Denny Hamlin, who suffered a serious back injury in a last-lap crash at Auto Club Speedway on March 24, made his return to the Sprint Cup Series at Talladega Superspeedway, May 5. Hamlin started the race in his No. 11 Toyota, ran until the ďŹ rst caution ďŹ&#x201A;ag and then turned the car over to Brian Vickers on Lap 25. But Vickers was unable to help Hamlin much in the points race, as he was involved in a multicar crash on lap 42 and ďŹ nished 34th. Even with all the effort, Hamlin dropped three spots in the standings to 31. Hamlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision to get back in the car a week ahead of schedule did stir debate in the days leading up to the race. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Life in general is just risk versus reward,â&#x20AC;? said Jeff Gordon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a race car driver, we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think of ourselves any more risky out there than somebody else that has a 9-to-5 job. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just the way our minds work. You have to take yourself out of that and understand what the dangers are, what the risks are and if you re-injure yourself, can that be life-threatening or something that ends your career.â&#x20AC;?
Latest class inducted into International Hall of Fame The activities at Talladega Superspeedway kicked off on Thursday with an induction ceremony for the latest class of members of the International Motorsports Hall of Fame, located just outside turn four of the track. Inducted were team owner Rick Hendrick, veteran crew chief Dale Inman, driver Rusty Wallace, and drag racer and team owner Donald Schumacher. Dale Earnhardt Jr., who drives the No. 88 Chevrolet owned by Hendrick, was among those in the audience. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was really moved by the speeches from all the guys that were inducted, particularly Dale Inman,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;His appreciation really showed through.
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Exercise made easier in an everyday world By Lacey Lee Lacey Lee Fitness
When it comes to a healthy, active lifestyle, you have to want it, know how/where to find it and what to do once you’re there. Exercise opportunities are all around us, in places you may not have thought. It does not always have to take place inside a fitness club. This time of year is an excellent time to take advantage of what nature has to offer us – the outdoors. Not only is it conveniently located, it’s free! People have all sorts of reasons for not exercising. Don’t know what to do. Have limitations due to an old injury (or current). How about the intimidation factor? Or maybe you have lost your motivation. Whatever your reason, I hope the below tips will help you. Before you begin to exercise, you need to have a chat with yourself. Ask yourself, “I want to (insert goal) … but am I willing to do what it takes to achieve it?” Whatever your goals are – remember there is no bad goal – you have to be willing to put forth the effort to achieve them. Always start small/slow and work your way to doing more. Starting off doing too much will most certainly have you stopping just as fast as you started. Look at the big picture. You want this to be a lifestyle. One of my favorite quotes for you to think about is by Edward Stanley: “Those who think they have not time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness.”
When people think of working out outside, they instantly think of running. While this is a great way to burn calories, it certainly is not the only way. You have many more options to burn calories. Let’s talk about something we do every day. Walk. When you apply walking to your exercise regimen, you have to remember you are exercising. You should be walking faster than you would if you were at the mall. This is the first mistake people make. The goal in doing cardio is to get your heart rate up. The ultimate goal is to get it up and keep it up for a long duration of time. Our bodies respond to change. If you find yourself doing the same exercises each time, not only will you become bored, but your body will stop producing results. Think about it: The more you do “something” the better you become, right? Therefore, we must constantly challenge our bodies in order to continue to see results. It is very easy to fall into a comfort zone with your workouts, but remind yourself that you will not know if you can do something unless you try. Next time you head outside incorporate these tips: 1. Use your body. Our body is a perfect piece of equipment that provides us with numerous exercises. You can simply do these exercises in the comfort of your home – mix them in with your walk/run, the neighborhood park, etc. If you are unsure what these
exercises are, take to our friend the Internet to your body the harder it will be. ensure safety and form. ■ Push-ups, dips, walking lunge, squats, 3. Take your walk/run to the next level. lateral leg lifts and squat jumps. Don’t be afraid to swing your arms side to side as you walk, which will elevate your 2. Be creative. Do you live near a park? heart rate and get your core involved. Every Playground? Take advantage of “equipment” two to three minutes stop and do one of these around you. Most parks and/or playgrounds exercises for 30 seconds to one minute. have benches or steps. ■ Jumping jacks. ■ Step up’s on a bench/step – If the bench/ ■ High knees – Bring your knees up to your step is low to the ground, you can turn this chest as high and as fast as you can. into a “cardio” exercise by stepping up and ■ Hill climbers – Get into push-up posidown as quick as you can. If the bench/step is tion and alternate each knee coming into your high, turn it into a lower body exercise. Place chest going as fast as you comfortably can. one leg on the bench/step while keeping the Visit www.laceyleefitness.com, or call 288other leg on the ground. Step up on the bench/ 5444 for a free consultation. Also find “Laceystep trying not to let your other leg touch the Lee-Fitness” on Facebook. Lacey Lee Fitness step. Then switch legs. is located at 1313 Redgate Ave. in Norfolk. ■ Planks – Place hands on a bench with toes on the ground and hold your body 30 seconds to 1 minute. ■ Lunges – Placing your back foot onto a bench/step with your front leg on the ground, lower your body down to the ground bending both knees – do not let your front knee go over your toes – then switch legs. ■ Dips – Place hands behind your back onto a bench or step. Keeping your elbows back, lower your body down to the ground. The further away your feet are from
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Parents often use the adage, “You are what you eat!” to encourage children to make healthy food choices, but the saying is equally true for mature adults. Providing your body with a variety of nutrients lets you feel your best, and may even prevent disease and help you live longer. Allison Tannis is a nutritionist, author and professional consultant. She believes that aging well means eating well. She recommends these five super nutrients to help baby boomers and older adults age well and stay healthy. 1. Omega-3s “It can be hard to see fat as healthy, but omega-3 fatty acids are
potentially one of the most important nutrients for our health,” she said. “Omega-3 fatty acids are vital to the maintenance and function of our eyes, brain and nervous system – parts of us that start to weaken with increasing age. In addition, these healthy fats have great ability to fight inflammation that is the cause of painful joints, cardiovascular disease and even wrinkles.” How can you get your daily dose of one to two grams of omega-3s, as recommended by the American Heart Association? Wild-caught fish like salmon, sardines and Arctic char are good sources of omega-3s. Plant sources of omega-3s include flax and chia. It can be difficult to get enough omega-3s from food sources, so supplements are a good alternative.
2. Vitamin D Older people are prone to vitamin D deficiency, and therefore, may experience muscle weakness or impaired intestinal absorption. Tannis suggests that everyone, no matter their age, consider a vitamin D supplement if diet and sun exposure aren’t adequate. From tasteless liquid drops to pills that combine multiple nutrients, there are a variety of options for vitamin D supplementation. 3. Probiotics “Probiotics fight inflammation, promote digestive health and much more,” she said. Foods like kefir and yogurt are common sources of probiotics, but often it’s not enough to get the full
benefits. Probiotic supplements are a great way to maintain and rebuild probiotic levels in your digestive tract. 4. Green foods “Greens are packed with more nutrients per bite than almost anything else on your plate,” said Tannis. “They are full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, enzymes and more.” 5. Multivitamins Taking a multivitamin is one way to ensure your body has the minimum amounts of the essential nutrients it needs each day to function properly. If you are considering a multivitamin, look for one that is designed for your age, activity level and gender.
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Religious Services JEB Little Creek Chapel JEB Fort Story Chapel ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass schedule: 5 p.m., Sat. (fulfills Sunday obligation) 9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. , Sun. Fellowship: 10 a.m., Sun. Choir practice: 6 p.m., Tues. Confessions: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Sat.
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)
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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: 7:30 p.m., Fri. (Sabbath Fellowship Oneg Shabbot Follows)
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ROMAN CATHOLIC ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass schedule: 8:30 a.m., Sun. Mass schedule: 11:30 a.m., Tues.-Fri. PROTESTANT 9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m., Sun. Worship service:10:30 a.m., Sun. PROTESTANT Sun. school: 9:15 a.m., Sun. NSA Northwest Worship service: 10:40 a.m., Annex Chapel Sun. ROMAN CATHOLIC Bible study: 11 a.m., Wed. Rosary: 8:30 a.m., Sun. Dam Neck Annex Confessions: 8:45 a.m., Sun. Mass Schedule: 9 a.m., Sun. Chapel ROMAN CATHOLIC Confessions: 4:15 p.m., Sat. PROTESTANT (EPISCOPAL) Worship service: 11 a.m., Sun. Mass Schedule: 5 p.m., Sat.
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