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POSTHUMOUS ADVANCEMENT Seven Sailors who died aboard USS Fitzgerald advanced to next rank. » See A7

More than 20 years of

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USS John S. McCain collides with merchant ship

Search on for missing Sailors From U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs CHANGI NAVAL BASE, REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE

MC2 Joshua Fulton Damage to the portside is visible as the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) steers towards Changi Naval Base, Republic of Singapore, following a collision with the merchant vessel Alnic MC while underway east of the Straits of Malacca and Singapore. Significant damage to the hull resulted in flooding to nearby compartments, including crew berthing, machinery, and communications rooms. Damage control efforts by the crew halted further flooding.

The incident will be investigated.

From 7th Fleet Public Affairs CHANGI NAVAL BASE, SINGAPORE

The guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) has arrived at Changi Naval Base following a collision with the merchant vessel Alnic MC while underway east of the Straits of Malacca and Singapore on Aug. 21.

The collision was reported at 6:24 a.m. Japan Standard Time. Significant damage to the hull resulted in flooding to nearby compartments, including crew berthing, machinery, and communications rooms. Damage control efforts by the crew halted further flooding.

There are currently 10 Sailors missing and five injured. Four of the injured

were medically evacuated by a Singapore Armed Forces helicopter to a hospital in Singapore for non-life threatening injuries. The fifth injured Sailor does not require further medical attention.

A family assistance center has been established. Families who do not live on base should call 011-81-46-8161728 (international); fami-

lies who live on base should call 315-243-1728 (DSN).

Search and rescue efforts continue in coordination with local authorities. The Republic of Singapore Fearless-class patrol ships RSS Gallant (97), RSS Resilience (82), and Singaporean Police Coast Guard vessel Basking Shark (55) are in the area rendering assistance.

Additionally, MH-60S

helicopters and MV-22 Ospreys from the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) are in the area providing search and rescue assistance.

Alnic MC is a Liberianflagged 600-foot oil and chemical tanker with a gross tonnage of 30,000.

The incident will be investigated.

Aircraft from the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) will continue search efforts Aug. 22 for 10 missing Sailors assigned to the guidedmissile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56).

Ships and aircraft from the Royal Malaysian Navy and Republic of Singapore Navy joined search efforts Aug. 21 and continue to provide assistance. Search efforts are focused on an area east of the Straits of Malacca and Singapore where McCain was involved in a collision with the merchant vessel Alnic MC early in the morning on Aug. 21 (as reported 6:24 a.m. Japan Standard Time) while transiting to Singapore for a routine port visit.

During the collision, John S. McCain sustained significant hull damage that resulted in flooding to nearby compartments, including crew berthing, machinery and communications rooms. Damage control efforts by the crew » See MISSING | A7

GEORGE H.W. BUSH CARRIER STRIKE GROUP COMES HOME

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower at NNSY for PIA

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Lemoore and NS Norfolk. CVW-8 includes Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 “Fighting Blacklions”; VFA-31 “Tomcatters”; VFA-87 “Golden Warriors”; VFA-37 “Ragin Bulls”;

Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) welcomed USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) Aug. 5 in advance of its six-month Planned Incremental Availability.

This shipyard is contributing 211,000 of the availability’s 428,000 mandays, with Ship’s Force, Alteration Installation Teams (AITs), and contractor work comprising the rest.

Major jobs on the carrier include nuclear special emphasis work, as well as mechanical and electrical improvements.

With the availability not scheduled to officially begin until Sept. 17, that allows the project team a 40-day “early start.” “The key is getting all services and trailers loaded on, getting the [propulsion] plants cooled down, and starting the critical path work jobs,” Project Superintendent

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More than 7,000 Sailors from the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG) arrived to their homeport Aug. 21.

Led by Commander, Carrier Strike Group 2 Rear Adm. Kenneth Whitesell, the GHWBCSG is comprised of flagship USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) with embarked squadrons of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, CSG-2 staff, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 22 staff and ships.

The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), commanded by Capt. Will Pennington, and the guided missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) are returned to Naval Station (NS) Norfolk after a seven-month deployment. USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) re-

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MCSN Jessica L. Dowell Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Amanda Odukwu greets her family after returning to Naval Station Norfolk with USS George H. W. Bush. Bush arrives at Naval Station Norfolk as part of the George H. W. Bush Carrier Strike Group from a seven-month deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

turned to NS Mayport, Florida, Aug. 19, and USS Hue City (CG 66) returned Aug. 21.

The squadrons of CVW-8, commanded

by Capt. Jim McCall, departed bases including Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, NAS Whidbey Island, NAS Jacksonville, NAS

USS TRUMAN COMPLETES FOUR-DAY ASSESSMENT The Command Assessment of Readiness and Training determined Truman’s needs for the rest of the training cycle in preparation for deployment.

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WWII WRECKAGE FOUND USS Indianapolis, sunk in 1945, is located in north Pacific Ocean. » See B1

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USNS Spearhead conducts narcotics detection, monitoring as part of SPS 17

By MC2 Brittney Cannady Southern Partnership Station 2017 Public Affairs CARIBBEAN SEA

Sailors aboard the expeditionary fast transport USNS Spearhead (T-EPF 1) performed detection and monitoring patrols in the U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) area of responsibility, to assist in the interdiction of illicit drug trafďŹ cking, during Southern Partnership Station 2017 (SPS 17).

Joint Interagency Task Force (JIATF) South led the multinational multi-agency effort in which Spearhead partnered with the DEA, FBI and U.S. Coast Guard until concluding operations, Aug. 15. “The Spearhead provides JIATF South with an additional surface sensor platform for detecting suspicious shipping involved in trafďŹ cking in narcotics,â€? Mission Commander of SPS 17 Capt. Steven Stacy said. “By providing them with an additional sensor, we increase the odds of interdiction.â€?

In ďŹ scal year 2016 (FY16), the task force documented more than 4,000 drug smuggling events in the waters of the western Caribbean Sea. The area between Honduras and South America is the most active illicit trafďŹ cking zone in the region. “The primary narcotic in this region is cocaine and in FY16 JIATF South interdicted 282 metric tons of it,â€? Stacy said. “Our continued presence in the region

U.S. Navy photo by Bill Mesta The expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Spearhead departs Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. Spearhead is underway to begin its deployment is support of Southern Partnership Station 2017.

reinforces our commitment to partner nations to help to stem the ow of drugs into North America.�

Sailors assigned to Coastal Riverine Group 1 and Navy Cargo Handling Battalion 1 (NCHB 1) worked together to observe ships traveling through the illicit trafďŹ cking zone. The watchstanders monitored vessels as Spearhead transited its designated operational area, and were responsible for reporting any

suspected illegal trafďŹ cking targets. “We work with the bridge, civilian mariners and embarked security teams to make sure everyone is communicating when we get a contact in the water,â€? said the leading chief petty ofďŹ cer of the NCHB 1 team embarked aboard Spearhead. “It’s important to know what we’re looking for and the descriptors for vessels that are typically involved in traf-

ďŹ cking.â€?

The detection and monitoring operations gave the Sailors a unique opportunity to work alongside civil service mariners assigned to Spearhead. “The bridge team was instrumental in helping personnel get familiar with the radar and other equipment used onboard,â€? the chief petty ofďŹ cer said. “The detection and monitoring operations have allowed everyone

Ocean Giant returns to Norfolk, completes annual resupply of remote arctic air base

By Bill Mesta Military Sealift Command Public Affairs NORFOLK, VA.

Military Sealift Command chartered heavy lift ship MV Ocean Giant pulled into Naval Station Norfolk to complete its support of of Pacer Goose 2017, the annual resupply mission to Thule Air Base, Aug. 18.

Ocean Giant is to spend multiple days at the naval station off-loading outdated equipment and waste material transported from the remote U.S. Air Force base, located in the northern coast of Greenland. “Ocean Giant’s mission support of Pacer Goose 2017 was very successful,� Rick Caldwell said, a Military Sealift Command supervisory marine transportation specialist. “Pacer Goose is a critical mission as Thule Air Base would not be able to operate without the fuel and supplies which were deliv-

U.S. Navy photo by Bill Mesta The Military Sealift Command contracted ship MV Ocean Giant gets underway from Naval Station Norfolk. Ocean Giant departed Virginia in support of Operation Pacer Goose 2017, the annual resupply mission at Thule Air Base.

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Ocean Giant is crewed by 19 civilian merchant mariners who perform all the operations aboard the vessel including navigation, engineering, medical care and line handling. “Ocean Giant is a beautiful ship and has the ability to transport a wide variety of

track to Thule, Ocean Giant rendezvoused with the oil tanker MT Maersk Peary, which was loaded with fuel for Thule. The two ships followed the Canadian Coast Guard’s Pierre-Radisson class icebreaker CCGS Henry Larson through the ice and into the air base’s harbor. “Merchant marines have a proud history of service to the United States,� Arey said. “During WWII civilian mariners did their part in support of the war effort and we are very proud to be supporting the military by delivering supplies to Thule.�

Pacer Goose, the annual operation to resupply Thule, began in 1952 using U.S. Navy combatant ships to transport goods equipment and materials to the remote military base.

cargo,â€? Capt. Timothy Arey said, Ocean Giant’s master. “The ship was a great ďŹ t for this mission because it is double hulled to handle the ice and is extremely maneuverable. The ship also has its own cranes so it can load For more news from Military and off-load cargo indepen- Sealift Command, visit www. dently.â€? navy.mil/local/MSC/.

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a chance to learn more of how our counterparts work together with other agencies and where we ďŹ t in the big picture.â€?

Spearhead is scheduled to conduct additional detection and monitoring operations with JIATF South assets and U.S. Coast Guard vessels in the future, as part of SPS 17.

U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet supports USSOUTHCOM’s joint and combined military operations by employing

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

For more news from U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command & U.S. 4th Fleet, visit www.navy.mil /local / cusns /.

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NEWS FROM NAS OCEANA NAS Oceana holds command picnic at ‘O Club’ pool

By MC3 Molly DiServio NAS Oceana Public Affairs VIRGINIA BEACH, VA.

Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana held a command picnic Aug. 11 at the Officer’s Club Pool. Sailors and their families enjoyed food, swim time, and camaraderie despite the weather. The pool was reopened after having been closed for the last five years.

“All of us work together day in and day out but our family members never really get to know this side of the military or this side of our work unless we introduce them to it,” Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Alicia Melton said. “So having a command picnic allows for families to get to know each other. At the end of the day we see each other as much as we see our family if not more, bringing everyone together creates a big family atmosphere.”

The Feet Wet outside Pool was closed during sequestration in 2012.

The command picnic was not only for service members and family to get together but to celebrate the reopening of the pool for everyone to enjoy. Service members and their families will now have a place to swim for fun or to do laps for exercise. “The pool is a great addition to the base,” Air Traffic Controller 2nd class Janay Agboglo said. “As a pregnant servicewoman it gives me the opportunity to exercise without having to use all the strenuous equipment at the gym. I am excited to utilize the pool for myself and family.”

NAS Oceana’s Command Master Chief Lee Salas believes that command social events such as this are

MC3 Molly DiServio Operations Specialist 2nd Class Harold Smith and his family participate in a command picnic held at Naval Air Station Oceana’s Officer’s Club “Feet Wet” Pool. The command picnic was not only for service members and family to get together but to celebrate the reopening of the pool for everyone to enjoy.

great for both the Sailors and their families. “Command social events are a great opportunity for the Commanding Officer and all leadership to meet the families that support the Sailors who work for us. They are great events to show the families how much we appreciate their sacrifice as we conduct our missions while they work the mission at home,” Salas said. “Most Sailors want to go home, and I understand that, but these events are a great opportunity

for the families and the Sailors as well to be able to see leadership and ask them questions in a more laid back atmosphere. I learned when becoming a chief petty officer that one thing I lacked when coming up the ranks as a junior Sailor was being with leadership and my wife being able to ask leadership questions and get answers, once I became Chief I made it a point to make myself available to family members so they could ask questions and hope-

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It may have been raining but that didn’t stop people from enjoying themselves. “I enjoyed the fact that my daughters got to swim and everyone getting together, despite the rain, in a non-work atmosphere,” Melton said. “We haven’t had the opportunity to attend a command picnic in years so it was nice. I got to bring my kids into work in

the morning letting my coworkers meet them and spend time with my daughters that I wouldn’t normally get while at work.”

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USS Oscar Austin arrives in Theoule Sur Mer, France

By Lt. j.g. Spenser T. Smith U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs THEOULE SUR MER, FRANCE

The Arleigh Burkeclass guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79), along with embarked Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46, arrived in Theoule Sur Mer, France, Aug. 14, 2017, for a scheduled port visit.

During Oscar Austin’s first time in Theoule Sur Mer, the crew will participate in events commemorating the liberation of southern France by allied forces during World War II. Port visits such as these not only serve to commemorate

our combined heritage and the defeat of tyranny in Europe, but also enhance U.S.-France relations as the two nations work together for a stable, secure, and prosperous region.

“Our crew looks forward to this port visit and the enduring relationships we expect to build,” Commanding Officer of Oscar Austin Cmdr. Janice G. Smith said. “These types of visits allow us to enhance ties with our partners and allow our crew to experience the rich history and culture of France.”

The ship’s presence in the Mediterranean Sea is a demonstration of our continued commitment to the collective security of the European region.

Oscar Austin is on a routine deployment supporting U.S. national security interests in Europe, and increasing theater security cooperation and forward naval presence in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations.

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

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

MC2 Ryan U. Kledzik USS Oscar Austin is anchored off the coast of Theole-Sur-Mer, France, for a port visit. During the port visit Sailors assigned to the ship participated in events commemorating the 73rd anniversary of Operation Dragoon, the liberation of southern France by allied forces during World War II.

Navy Medicine East maintains readiness through prevention

Deputy Secretary of Defense signs NDE for SURTASS LFA From Navy Office of Information WASHINGTON

By MC2 Stephane Belcher

August is Preventive Health Month, a time to emphasize the importance of maintaining healthy lifestyles, getting regular checkups, screenings and vaccinations.

“The health and well-being of our Sailors, Marines and their families are critically important,” Chief of Staff of Navy Medicine East (NME) Capt. Cynthia Gantt said. “Prevention, health promotion and force health protection are key strategies as we work to ensure that that the individuals that we have the privilege of caring for are as healthy as possible.”

NME’s global public health activity – Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center (NMCPHC) – supports fleet and Marine Corps readiness and enhances public health outcomes through products and services in areas of health surveillance, epidemiology and analysis, disease and injury prevention and public health consultations to improve the lives of Sailors and Marines around the world.

In addition to the force health protection efforts by NMCPHC, across NME’s almost 100 medical centers, hospitals and branch clinics that span the eastern hemi-

stress management. The goal is to give participants the skills and resources necessary to jumpstart a healthier lifestyle. In fact, 94 percent of responding participants indicated the program provided them the knowledge, skills, and abilities to manage their weight long-term.

Other classes available throughout NME MTFs include areas such as tobacco cessation, weight management, health fitness, diabetes prevention, prenatal nutrition, and heart healthy living. Patients can stop by their Wellness Centers or Health Promotion Offices to learn more.

For access to monthly health and wellness information kits on a variety of topics see the Health Promotion Tool Box at: www. m e d . n a v y. m i l / s i t es / n mc ph c / health-promotion /Pages /healthpromotion-toolbox.aspx.

NME oversees the delivery of medical, dental and other health care services to approximately one million patients across the eastern hemisphere—including the Tidewater Military Health System. Plus, its public health activities extend globally.

For more information, visit www.med.navy.mil/sites /nme.

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The Deputy Secretary of Defense has invoked a National Defense Exemption (NDE), after conferring with the Secretary of Commerce.

The NDE will enable the U.S. Navy to continue routine training, testing and operations with Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System Low Frequency Active (SURTASS LFA) sonar.

The NDE replaces the current Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) authorizations for SURTASS LFA sonar activities, which expired Aug. 14.

The NDE will be in force for two years or until a new Final Rule is issued, whichever is earlier.

The NDE will provide additional time for the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and Navy to consider and address issues raised in the rulemaking process. Navy and NMFS have worked closely throughout the rulemaking, and will continue to do so in order to protect marine mammals while achieving the Navy’s national security mission.

During the exemption period, the Navy will continue to comply with all mitigation and monitoring measures that were included in the proposed rule plus additional mitigation measures the Navy agreed to after its publication.

The Navy developed and employs SURTASS LFA sonar to meet the need for detecting quiet submarines at long range, and the system is critical to the national defense.

Health information For access to monthly health and wellness information kits on a variety of topics see the Health Promotion Tool Box at: www.med.navy.mil/sites/ nmcphc/health-promotion/ Pages/health-promotiontoolbox.aspx. sphere, patients have access to programs and services to help them play an active role with their own health.

Naval Hospital Pensacola recently implemented a wellness and lifestyle program that’s centered on avoidable illnesses such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and tobacco related diseases. This program offers patients the opportunity to focus on their individual goals with a team of experts, including dietitians, health educators and fitness and life coaches.

Naval Health Clinic New England has weight management and diabetes support groups for patients. It also has a command garden to provide staff with fresh produce and offers chair exercise

classes and weekly lunchtime run/walks.

Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (LFHCC) holds an annual indoor relay and health fair to raise awareness of the benefits of adding activity to the work day. LFHCC also provides resources to veterans and military patients who aren’t eligible for Department of Defense programs so they can get help in the local community.

To educate staff and patients about healthy eating, weight management and heart health, Naval Health Clinic Charleston’s Health Promotions team provides group classes during lunch-time.

This makes it convenient for participants to get information and tips about how to lead healthier lifestyles while they eat their lunch.

And Naval Hospital Jacksonville’s Value-Based Care Integrated Practice Units offer behavioral health consultant services to support long-term positive changes for their patients.

One program available at every military treatment facility (MTF) is ShipShape. As Navy Medicine’s official weight management program, ShipShape incorporates fitness, nutrition and

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Royal Air Force Mildenhall supports Navy during exercise Saxon Warrior From 100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs ROYAL AIR FORCE MILDENHALL, ENGLAND

Sailors from the U.S. Navy conducted missions from Royal Air Force (RAF) Mildenhall during exercise Saxon Warrior, Aug. 1-10.

Bringing with them two C-2A Greyhounds, the 48-strong team from the “Rawhides” of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VCR) 40 participated in the multinational exercise.

The exercise provided the U.S., U.K. and other countries the opportunity to conduct training designed to sharpen joint warfighting skills and enhance the capacity to conduct combined, multinational maritime operations. The U.S. routinely trains with allies and partners in exercises like Saxon Warrior to ensure mission readiness and interoperability.

VRC-40 used RAF Mildenhall as their forward-operating base to carry out their missions to deliver supplies and personnel to and from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).

During the exercise, the George H.W. Bush hosted British personnel aboard, working alongside their American counterparts as part of the U.K.-U.S. Long Lead Specialist Skills Program, which qualifies them in U.S. carrier operations.

This vital partnership and training occurred in preparation for the arrival of the Royal Navy’s newest

MC3 Matt Matlage Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Eric Ballard directs a C-2A Greyhound attached to the “Rawhides” of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).

aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, and to bolster the British carrier strike capability.

“Our squadron, the VRC-40 Rawhides, stays based in Norfolk.

But every time a carrier strike group goes out, they attach two [carrier onboard delivery] to the carrier air wing part of the strike group,” Avia-

tion Electrician’s Mate 1st Class Joshua Gallaher said. “We make sure the aircraft are good to go at all times so we’re prepared for whatever mission is required of us.

That way, when the ship requires high-priority parts for the aircraft on board, we coordinate through the Beach Det., our supply system

on land, to get those parts out to the ship as soon as possible. Or if they need to get people out to the ship, we’ll take them. We perform a variety of missions.”

Gallaher said this is the first time he has worked out of an Air Force base during this type of deployment. He said they usually operate

out of Navy bases such as Souda Bay, Greece or Sigonella, Italy.

“Working as the U.S. Navy, alongside the U.S. Air Force, builds a camaraderie between the two branches overall,” Gallaher said. “I think the Air Force operates differently from how the Navy does so for them to be able to help us, knowing we would do the same for them, builds a bridge between the two.

Being in England, the Air Force has already created a relationship with the locals, so when we come here it means we don’t have any issues.”

Saxon Warrior involved the U.S. Navy assisting the Royal Navy by providing the platform on which the U.K Carrier Strike Group staff were able to operate.

“The strike group staff are currently operating those assets; the Destroyer Squadron 22 and embark Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8,” VRC-40, Det. 2 Officer in Charge Lt. Cmdr. James Light said. “The RAF are pretty much running our operations right now, in terms of logistics. When you look at the whole exercise, they’re running the entire air wing through a notional work-up cycle.”

The carrier on board delivery detachments are shore-based and fly out to the ship every day. Light said that there hasn’t been a carrier on board delivery based in England since 2009.

“Our experience with RAF Mildenhall has been fantastic,” Light said, thanking the members of

CENSECFOR announces newly revised VBSS course

By GM2 Emily Rimer Center for Security Forces Public Affairs CHESAPEAKE, VA.

The Center for Security Forces Announces Changes to the Navy’s Non-Compliant Boarding Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) Course, Aug 14.

The mission of VBSS is a vital component of the nation’s maritime strategy.

U.S. Navy Boarding teams are comprised of an all-volunteer force. These men and women receive specialized training that prepares them to execute the VBSS mission around the world. As the nation’s maritime strategy adjusts to changing conditions and emerging threats, so must the training elements that support it.

“There has not been an update to this training since 2008,” Course Content Model Manger Bill Goodnoh said, who manages the training curriculum for the VBSS course. “A lot of the old course material applies

MC3 Deven Ellis Members of the visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team aboard the littoral combat ship USS Coronado prepare to board the Philippine navy ship BRP BATAK during a VBSS exercise for Maritime Training Activity Sama Sama 2017.

to the VBSS Boarding Officer course. In addition, many of the tactics and tactical communications carry over from our Security Reaction Forces — Advanced course.

By removing these elements, the new course gets right into practical hands-on training with minimal classroom

time needed.”

The most significant change to the course includes inserting nearly a full day dedicated to small arms dry fire training using the small arms weapons simulator to improve weapons handling mastery. Students use the M9 service pistol and

the M4 service rifle to practice remedial actions in order to hone those skills for real time application.

Students perform a series of drills under the direction of a qualified instructor.

The instructor analyzes the shooting form and technique of students as they progress

through each training evolution. Students will hone their skills in tactical shooting, weapon transitions, remedial actions for a malfunctioning weapon, and more.

“Even a compliant boarding has the potential to become a non-compliant or hostile situation,” Goodnoh said. “This is why we train and prepare our Sailors for the worst because what weighs in the balance of knowing how to respond and not knowing is life and death.”

Another addition to the VBSS training is expanded combat first aid training.

The need for Sailors to apply combat first aid is similar to needing to know immediate actions to initiate damage control aboard ship where mere seconds can make the difference between life and death.

“The combat first aid portion of the course teaches Sailors how to prioritize care and utilization of the items found in the medical kits

each boarding team member carries,” Goodnoh said.

“However, these medical skills can deteriorate if this course is the only time these skills are practiced. Sailors need to refresh and practice these skills regularly in order to achieve the optimum outcome should they be called into use.”

The Center for Security Forces provides specialized training to more than 23,000 students each year. It has 14 training locations spread across the United States and around the world where training breeds confidence.

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Navy announces new authority for commanding officers From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs WASHINGTON

In an effort to reduce administrative distractions and further empower commanding officers (CO), the Navy announced Wednesday in NAVADMIN 200/17 that it will grant COs the authority to reinstate Sailors to E4 who were previously reduced in rank to E3.

Additionally, this NAVADMIN also announces the elimination of the E4 advancement exam for 20 accelerated advancement ratings, which receive advancement upon completion of individual training.

“These changes are part of our Sailor 2025 and Rating Modernization initiatives, which are aimed at empowering our COs and streamlining policies where it makes sense,” Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. Robert Burke said. “Our profession relies on trust and confidence up and down the chain of

command and we expect our COs to make decisions that are ultimately aimed at developing our Sailors’ character and competence. Changes like these help us do just that.”

Beginning Dec. 1, 2017, when these policy changes go into effect, COs may reinstate a Sailor’s rank to E4 after a minimum six-month waiting period who was reduced in rank to E3 by non-judicial punishment for minor offenses. Reinstatement to E4 is at the discretion of the individual’s Commanding Officer, and does not automatically occur.

COs may choose to delay re-instatement until they deem the Sailor is ready and are under no obligation to advance the individual if they do not feel it is warranted.

Also beginning Dec. 1, which marks the start of the Spring 2018 petty office advancement cycle, the following E4 exams will no longer be given for the following 20 ratings belonging to the Advanced Electronics Field, Advanced Technical

Field, and Nuclear Field programs: Naval Air Crewman (Mechanical) (AWF) Naval Air Crewman (Operator) (AWO) Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) (AWR) Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) (AWS) Naval Air Crewman (Avionics) (AWV) Cryptologic Technician (Interpretative) (CTI) Cryptologic Technician (Networks) (CTN) Electricians Mate (Nuclear) (EMN) Explosive Ordnance Disposal MC3 Robert S. Price Technician (EOD) Sailors aboard USS Porter take the Navy-wide E-4 advancement exam in Electronics Technician (ET) March 2016.

Electronics Technician (Nuclear) (ETN) Machinists Mate (Nuclear) Special Warfare Operator (SO) Fire Controlman (FC) (MMN) Fire Controlman (Aegis) (FCA) Missile Technician (MT) For further details of these Intelligence Specialist (IS) Navy Diver (ND) changes, read NAVADMIN 200 /17 Information System Technician Special Warfare Boat Operator at www.npc.navy.mil.

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Vanguard in aerial mountainous terrain exercise

By MCSN Jessica Dowell Navy Public Affairs Support Element East NORFOLK

Deceased Fitzgerald Sailors posthumously advanced From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs WASHINGTON

MC3 Casey Ho Lt. Cmdr. Jeff Spencer and Lt. Cmdr. Bochette, both assigned to the “Vanguards” of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 14, perform a pre-flight check on a Sikorsky MH-53 helicopter.

crewmen is equally important to the safety and mission capability of the aircraft and crew.

“Rising and falling terrain with different wind considerations and high-altitude places a strain on the rotor system and the engines of the aircraft which makes it more challenging,” Spencer said. “You are power limited so training opportunities like this provide us a really good opportunity to get our pilots and aircrew to work together as a team and think about all those additional hazards that pilots don’t normally deal with.”

The communication of HM-14’s officer and enlisted personnel when operating in these types of conditions is the backbone to safe flight operations.

“When we come into the zone, pilots are looking out, keeping good air speed and altitude, the crew in the back are looking at terrain profile and any obstacles that may be in the way,” Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 3rd Class Hunter McDaniel said.

When the call to action comes for any kind of mission that would take the aircraft over land into a mountainous environment, the squadron is prepared to mitigate risk and perform heavy lift missions with the MH-53 safely.

With continued effort from the HM-14 team on training missions like this, the “Vanguard” is maintaining a level preparedness to answer the call to duty.

Sailors assigned to the Vanguard of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron Fourteen (HM-14) participated in an aerial mountainous terrain qualification exercise at the Camp Dawson Army National Guard Facility in West Virginia, July 30, 2017.

The exercise is part of continued training for the squadron to familiarize the pilots and crew of aircraft operations, landing and offloading in less than ideal situations.

“We go into areas that aren’t established for aviation, small fields or cut outs in the trees on the side of a mountain,” Lt. Cmdr. Jeff Spencer said an HM-14 admin officer and MH-53E weapons and tactics instructor. “We need to be able to pick up and drop off cargo, personnel and troops and be able to do missions that most aircraft can’t do.”

The squadron, paired with pilots and aircrewmen from Helicopter Sea Combat Weapons School Atlantic (HELSEACOMBATWEPSCOLANT), completed on-ground pre-flight training to familiarize the crewmen and pilots with what types of challenges they would face when flying in a mountainous environment before flight operations commenced.

“We work to train the fleet pilots on how to operate in those mountainous environments and basically pass on what we’ve learned in mountain flying training to the pilots and crewmen that operate the aircraft on a day to day basis,” Spencer continued.

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MC3 Dartez C. Williams Captain Paul C. Spedero, Jr., Commanding Officer of USS Dwight D. Eisenhower observes as the ship pulls into Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Va. Eisenhower is preparing for a Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) at Norfolk Naval Shipyard during the maintenance phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan.

PIA

| Work scheduled to take six months

Continued from A1 Matt Merciez said.

Cmdr. Rich Hill, Eisenhower Military Deputy Superintendent, said Eisenhower promises to improve timely hookups of temporary services and ease of transporting components off and back on the ship. “There’s a plan to put two service bridges up underway; as far as we know, no one on either coast has ever done that,” said Hill said.

“This is a huge bridge that goes up in the overhead of the hangar bay. The ship arrives, and you can start plugging in [the temporary services] versus in the past where you would have to first build scaffolding and lay in services.”

Discussing the biggest challenge with this availability, with the year-end holidays falling right in the middle of it, Merciez said, “The short duration and volume of work, especially with the [unscheduled] growth work. We’ve actually accelerated the Production Completion Date before the holidays, driving a lot of the work. It makes the early start more aggressive. Having a smart start is paramount to having that ramp-up in executing work, so on Sept. 17, we’re hitting on all eight cylinders.”

Positioning the project well to meet its determined time targets are a number of experienced mechanics who are fresh off the USS Harry S Truman (CVN 75) Planned Incremental Availability, which completed two

days early in July. “We’re rotating more than 50 percent of the Truman mechanics to us working similar jobs on Ike [Eisenhower],” Hill said. “You wouldn’t say we’re starting with a green crew anymore as we’ve had at the shipyard in the past few years; we now have a more experienced workforce. The mechanics are really the reason Ike’s [Eisenhower] going to get done on time.”

“Truman finished two days early, so we’re leveraging off of that,” Merciez added.

“They set the standard, and we expect to maintain that standard.”

The group performing the special emphasis work is also putting its experience to use, having recently accomplished similar nuclear valve work partnering with Huntington Ingalls Newport News on USS George Washington’s (CVN 73) Refueling Complex Overhaul. “A lot of the jobs really did roll right over,” Merciez said.

Project team leadership is also emphasizing innovative approaches to deckplate work execution, and wanting to recognize its creative thinkers.

“This came from [NAVSEA Commander Vice] Admiral [Tom] Moore to challenge the status quo,” Merciez said.

“We have, in essence, a status quo stick for recognizing the leaders on the project pushing the shipyard for change for the better. They get to sign the stick, and we’re getting all the admirals to sign the stick.”

The shipyard’s project

team has already experienced strong communications and successful team building efforts at the Integrated Project Team Development sessions for Eisenhower. Partnering with Ship’s Force, AITs, and Newport News Shipbuilding, the team has spent the past several months identifying potential challenges and finding ways to effectively mitigate them. These relate to conducting major jobs during the availability as well as improving communication with the contract partner Huntington Ingalls Industries to ensure the necessary number of zone managers on the jobs.

Identifying improvements as part of a long-range vision could ultimately save both time and money. “We are treating planning like execution,” Hill said.

Merciez pointed out one major milestone on the project prior to the carrier’s arrival at NNSY was completed three days early. It’s the Resource Constrained Schedule coordinating with the waterfront shops “where you take all your work and you develop a master integrated plan on all manning requirements for who and when,” he said.

Merciez added, “We’re focusing on starting on time, ending on time, and then the throughput, the production volume every day, one step at a time. And focusing on the mechanic. What does he need to do to start when he’s scheduled and finish when he’s scheduled, and eliminate any roadblocks along the way.”

The Navy announced Wednesday that the seven Sailors who died aboard USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), were posthumously advanced to their next rank.

- Gunner’s Mate Seaman Dakota Kyle Rigsby, 19, from Palmyra, Virginia, was posthumously advanced to Petty Officer 3rd class.

- Yeoman 3rd Class Shingo Alexander Douglass, 25, from San Diego, California, was posthumously advanced to

Petty Officer 2nd class.

- Sonar Technician 3rd Class Ngoc T Truong Huynh, 25, from Oakville, Connecticut, was posthumously advanced to Petty Officer 2nd class.

- Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Noe Hernandez, 26, from Weslaco, Texas, was posthumously advanced to Petty Officer 1st class.

- Fire Controlman 2nd Class Carlos Victor Ganzon Sibayan, 23, from Chula Vista, California, was posthumously advanced to Petty Officer 1st class.

- Personnel Specialist 1st Class Xavier Alec Martin, 24,

from Halethorpe, Maryland, was posthumously advanced to Chief Petty Officer.

- Fire Controlman 1st Class Gary Leo Rehm Jr., 37, from Elyria, Ohio, was posthumously advanced to Chief Petty Officer.

The remains of these seven Sailors were located June 18, in flooded berthing compartments, after divers gained access to the spaces that were damaged when the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald was involved in a collision with the Philippine-flagged merchant vessel ACX Crystal.

Lt. Matthew Heaster, left, motivates Sailors tightening an emergency crash barricade while conducting training on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman.

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TRUMAN COMPLETES CART II

By MC3 Lindsay A. Preston USS Harry S. Truman Public Affairs NORFOLK

Sailors aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) completed the Command Assessment of Readiness and Training (CART) II, Aug. 18.

During this four-day event, the Afloat Training Group Atlantic (ATG) assessed Truman’s needs for the rest of the training cycle in preparation for deployment.

“ATG conducted a comprehensive review of the ship’s programs, qualifications and casualty control capabilities in order to assess our readiness,” Training Officer Lt. Cmdr.

Damon Sumerall said.

ATG’s evaluation looked at various administrative requirements as well, including plans for watch team replacement, watch quarter and station bills and long-range training. All of these evaluations provided invaluable information for future shipboard evolutions.

“We’re going to take the feedback we got from ATG during the CART II assessment and formulate a plan to

ensure success for upcoming training events,” Sumerall said.

Aiding Lt. Cmdr. Sumerall are a number of command training teams: Air Department, Combat Systems, Damage Control, Anti-terrorism, Medical, Engineering, Seamanship and Navigation, and Weapons Department. These training teams execute comprehensive scenarios such as: response to causalities from the at-sea fire party, combat scenarios, first aid and stretcher bearer medical response and general quarters (GQ) drills to test their knowledge of readiness training.

“For each GQ we have, we want to have an initial planning phase where the various training teams get together and decide what we’re going to do for that particular training drill,” Damage Controlman 2nd Class Eric Strotman said, a damage control training team leader. “Preparation is key to understanding each crew member’s role in each and every evolution. This training prepares the crew to have the knowledge to respond to an actual casualty quickly

MISSING | Malaysia, Continued from A1 halted further flooding at sea.

John S. McCain and America arrived at Changi Naval Base in the afternoon on Aug. 21. While both ships are in Singapore, America is providing messing and berthing services to John S. McCain crew members and supporting damage control efforts on board which are focused on dewatering the ship and

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and prevent personnel injury and damage to equipment.”

In addition to GQ drills, Truman’s air department assisted the medical training team during a mass casualty drill and participated in flight deck drills. The evolutions covered the crew’s ability to respond to simulated emergency landing scenarios such as switching out cross-deck pendants used to catch recovering aircraft and assembling a barricade.

“We’ve been working on these drills since the yard period,” Truman’s Air Department Officer Cmdr.Steven Djunaedi said. “We wanted to show ATG we’re ready to execute rapid response to these types of scenarios and are motivated to get Truman back into launching and recovering aircraft.”

Truman is currently homeported at Naval Station Norfolk while conducting a workup cycle in preparation for deployment in spring 2018.

For more news from USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), visit www.navy.mil/local/ cvn75/.

Singapore helping search

restoring auxiliary systems.

Ship Repair Facility divers have commenced assessments of the hull as well.

Search and rescue efforts continue in coordination with local authorities. Royal Malaysian Navy ships KD Handalan and two coastal patrol craft Petir (12) and Pang Alang (39) as well as two Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency vessels are on scene.

Republic of Singapore Navy Fearless-class patrol ships Noble Pearl (PCG 54) and Noble Knight (PCG 56) joined search efforts as well.

Alnic MC is a Liberianflagged 600-foot oil and chemical tanker with a gross tonnage of 30,000.

The incident will be investigated to determine the facts and circumstances of the collision.

than 7,000 Sailors back in Norfolk

Continued from A1 Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131 “Lancers”; Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 124 “Bear Aces”; Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 70 “Spartans”; Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9 “Tridents”; and a detachment from Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 “Rawhides”.

The ships of DESRON-22, commanded by Commodore Benjamin Nicholson, depart-

ed at various times from Naval Station Norfolk and Denmark.

DESRON-22 ships deployed with GHWBCSG included USS Truxtun (DDG 103), USS Laboon (DDG 58), USS Cole (DDG 67), USS Mahan (DDG 72) and Danish frigate HDMS Peter Willemoes (F 362).

While deployed, the strike group served in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts

and missions in support of Operation Inherent Resolve over Iraq and Syria. Mahan, Cole and Laboon returned in June and July.

Other CSG-2 ships include USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) and USS James E. Williams (DDG 95), both conducting independent deployments. Leyte Gulf departed from Norfolk Mar. 27 and James E. Williams departed Norfolk May 24.

For more information, visit www.navy.mil.

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A team of civilian researchers led by entrepreneur and philanthropist Paul G. Allen has announced they have found the wreck of the World War II cruiser USS Indianapolis (CA 35), which was lost July 30, 1945.

This is a signiďŹ cant discovery considering the depth of the water in which the ship was lost — more than 18,000 feet. Around 800 of the ship’s 1,196 Sailors and Marines survived the sinking, but after four to ďŹ ve days in the water — suffering exposure, dehydration, drowning, and shark attacks — only 316 survived.

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U.S. Navy ďŹ le photo The Portland-class heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis (CA 35) underway in Pearl Harbor in 1937. The ship was sunk on July 30, 1945 by an Imperial Japanese submarine in the Philippine Sea following delivery of parts for Little Boy, the ďŹ rst atomic bomb used in combat, to the United States air base at Tinian. Of 1,196 crewmen aboard, approximately 300 went down with the ship. The remaining 900 faced exposure, dehydration, saltwater poisoning, and shark attacks while oating with few lifeboats and almost no food or water. The Navy learned of the sinking when survivors were spotted four days later by the crew of a PV-1 Ventura on routine patrol.

Only 317 survived.

US Navy commissions ďŹ rst-of-class Expeditionary Sea Base, USS Lewis B. Puller

By MC2 Kevin Steinberg U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Public Affairs MANAMA, BAHRAIN

The U.S. Navy converted USNS Lewis B. Puller (T-ESB 3) to a U.S. naval warship, commissioning the Expeditionary Sea Base, USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3) during a ceremony at Khalifa bin Salman Port in Al Hidd, Bahrain, Aug. 17.

Puller is the ďŹ rst U.S. ship to be commissioned outside the United States. With its commissioning, the U.S. Navy adds yet another warship towards its goal of having a larger, more capable force. The ship’s reclassiďŹ cation provides U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and U.S. 5th Fleet greater exibility to better meet regional challenges.

Vice Adm. Donegan, commander of Naval Forces Central Command said, “The Puller isn’t just another ship, but a revolutionary concept; a ship that provides us a key platform that will provide continuity to a variety of operations,â€? he continued saying, “Named after the most decorated Marine in American history, the USS Lewis B. Puller will provide greater operational exibility to 5th Fleet, forward-deployed as the ďŹ rst ship built speciďŹ cally for the purpose of serving as an expeditionary sea base.

As such, it will augment our amphibious forces, not replace them, mine countermea-

MC2 Kevin Steinberg Capt. Adan G. Cruz, commanding ofďŹ cer of the expeditionary mobile base USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3), walks through side boys during the ship’s commissioning ceremony.

U.S. Navy photo by Bill Mesta The Military Sealift Command expeditionary mobile base USNS Lewis B. Puller (T-ESB 3) departs Naval Station Norfolk to begin its ďŹ rst operational deployment. Puller is deploying to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. Navy and allied military efforts in the region.

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The need for new solutions to new problems in the 5th Fleet area of operations continues to grow and Donegan recognized the challenge. “As the security environment becomes

The commanding ofďŹ cer, executive ofďŹ cer and command master chief of the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) were relieved of their duties by Vice Adm. Joseph Aucoin, Commander, Seventh Fleet, on August 18. Additionally, a number of ofďŹ cer and enlisted watch standers were held accountable.

The determinations were made following a thorough review of the facts and circumstances leading up to the June 17 collision between Fitzgerald and the merchant vessel ACX Crystal.

The collision was avoidable and both ships demonstrated poor seamanship. Within Fitzgerald, awed watch stander teamwork and inadequate leadership contributed to the collision that claimed the lives of seven Fitzgerald Sailors, injured three more, and damaged both ships.

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Friendly persuasion: Why Mom was right Back in the 1980s, when my mother’s favorite film aired on TV, she would try desperately to get our family to watch it. “C’mon,” she’d beg, “there’s an incorrigible goose and a sweet little Quaker family…

You’ll love it!”

A goose and Quakers? Needless to say, we never saw the film. We were too busy watching “Gremlins” to bother.

Little did we know then, Mom’s favorite flick — “Friendly Persuasion,” a 1956 production starring Gary Cooper as the patriarch of a Quaker family in 1862 struggling to maintain pacifist views in the face of the Civil War — addresses complex philosophical notions about non-violence that have modern relevance.

The movie was nominated for six academy awards including Best Picture, and in the 1980s, President Ronald Regan gave a copy of the film to Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev, suggesting that the two countries resolve their differences peacefully.

Yeah, but “Gremlins” has Phoebe Cates and that cute little fuzzball, Gizmo. So, there.

In all seriousness, I regret that I spent my youth too focused on applying frosted strawberry lipgloss

If we’re ever going to find a solution to our current civil rights conflict, Americans must stop yelling “Lalalala, I can’t hear you!” with our fingers jammed in our ears. It’s to think deeply about civil rights time to try — yep, I’m gonna say it and violence in America. Later, as — a little friendly persuasion. a military spouse, my attentions I’m not advocating that we waste turned to foreign enemies during a Sunday afternoon watching an my husband’s 28 years on active old movie about some goodie-twoduty. I wasn’t really concerned shoes Quakers. I’m saying that about conflicts on US turf. friendly persuasion can be a powerBut today, some are predicting ful tactic for change. that the United States is on the Martin Luther King, Jr. proved brink of a second Civil War, or at this in the 1950s and 60s, when least a second civil rights movehis peaceful resistance movement ment. prompted the most sweeping reRacial tensions are peaking. forms in racial equality since slavViolent extremist groups are makery was abolished. Many activists ing a comeback. Media is no longer today don’t believe that a central hiding its bias, but rather using it figure like King is needed for civil to attract like-minded viewers who rights reform. Protests are sparked won’t decry their version of the organically via social media and news as propaganda. Diversity of grassroots efforts, without a charthought is not tolerated in an era ismatic public leader at the helm celebrating diversity of religion, of each cause. But as the current race, gender and sexual identity. civil rights conflicts get uglier and Republicans and democrats are bloodier, King’s methods should be digging their heels in, pulling each considered. other apart in a mean-spirited tugKing advocated “nonviolent of-war on every issue. Everyone is direct action” as a means of “disso focused on aggressively vilifyarming the opponent” and felt that ing the opposition, hope for comriots were ineffective. “[R]ioting is promise seems lost and violence is not revolutionary but reactionary considered justifiable. because it invites defeat. It involves Lisa Smith Molinari Military spouse contributor

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an emotional catharsis, but it must be followed by a sense of futility.”

King said that nonviolence “helps us to see the enemy’s point of view, to hear his questions, to know his assessment of ourselves.

For from his view we may indeed see the basic weaknesses of our own condition, and if we are mature, we may learn and grow and profit from the wisdom of the brothers who are called the opposition.”

And on hate, he said, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”

As military families who are accustomed to worrying about the safety of active duty soldiers and sailors in combat against foreign enemies, we must consider that disputes between fellow US citizens — be it marching in the streets or commenting on social media — require rational, respectful debate rather than physical force and hate speech.

I still have no interest in that silly goose, but I must admit, my mother was right. Friendly persuasion is a worth a look.

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HALSEY REACHES MIDPOINT OF COMPTUEX

By MCSN Nicholas Burgains Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group Public Affairs PACIFIC OCEAN

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) reached the midpoint of its composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG) ahead of an upcoming scheduled deployment.

Halsey’s crew has participated in exercises including small boat operations, flight operations, electronic warfare and anti-submarine warfare for the past two weeks.

“In terms of training and learning, the crew has exceeded my expectations,” Commanding Officer of USS Halsey Cmdr. David L. Reyes said. “It really opens Sailors’ eyes on what to expect during deployment.”

Halsey is now set to begin the second phase of COMPTUEX which will certify the ship to deploy with the TRCSG as a presence maintaining maritime security abroad.

“In a few weeks, Halsey will finish this training better prepared to execute a wide variety of missions — in times of peace and in times of peril — to address the unique security challenges presented across the globe,” Executive Officer of USS Halsey Cmdr. Michael A. Stoker said. “That is the value of COMPTUEX; a well-trained, fully-integrated, mission-ready carrier strike group.”

Halsey departed from San Diego, July 31, after leaving its homeport of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in

MC2 Paul L. Archer The guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey and guidedmissile cruiser USS Bunker Hill are underway in formation during a strait transit show of force exercise. Halsey and Bunker Hill are underway conducting a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

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In a few weeks, Halsey will finish this training better prepared to execute a wide variety of missions — in times of peace and in times of peril — to address the unique security challenges presented across the globe.”

Executive Officer of USS Halsey Cmdr. Michael A. Stoker early June.

The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is conducting its final pre-deployment evaluation to ensure safe and effective coordination within the strike group to achieve mission readiness and the ability to effectively execute the Navy’s maritime strategy. Following the successful completion of COMPTUEX, the TRCSG will conduct worldwide operations in its upcoming deployment.

TRCSG is comprised of Carrier Strike Group 9 staff; Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 23 staff; USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71); Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17; the DESRON 23 ships; the guided-missile destroyers USS Halsey (DDG 97), USS Higgins (DDG 76), USS Preble (DDG 88) and USS Sampson (DDG 102); and the guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52).

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MC2 Paul L. Archer The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey and the guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill are underway in formation during a strait transit show of force exercise. Theodore Roosevelt, Halsey, and Bunker Hill are underway conducting a composite training unit exercise with the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

Quartermasters keep Navy on course

By MCSN Nicholas Burgains Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group Public Affairs PACIFIC OCEAN

“We have a term we refer to around the bridge as ‘A day’s work in navigation,’” Chief Quartermaster Craig Bembry said, assistant navigator aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97).

“The basic concept is that you’re constantly working from when the sun’s up to when the sun’s down.” Bembry said quartermasters represent tradition considering they have been around since the beginning of the Navy.

Quartermasters have been in the Navy since its inception in 1775 as one of the six original ratings. Their responsibilities include standing watch as assistants to the officers of the deck and navigator, serving as helmsman, and performing ship control, navigation and bridge watch

duties.

“We’re the ones who help the skipper (captain) sleep at night,” Senior Chief Quartermaster David Warden said, Halsey’s prospective assistant navigator. “Everyone has their own responsibilities, but I feel we’re the eyes and ears of the ship because of our involvement in the bridge.”

The technological advances in recent decades have seen quartermasters gradually switch from using paper charts to electronic navigation.

“I couldn’t have imagined any of these advances back in 1998,” Warden said. “Now there’s VMS (Voyage Management System), which lets you set the voyage points electronically. It feels like a video game to me, but it shows how far the equipment has come.”

VMS digitally plots and shows the ship’s position, course, heading, speed and depth over a digital nautical chart. However, quartermas-

ters are still required to be familiar with older tools of their trade.

“A QM still has to be familiar with the many aspects of their job, whether it’s celestial navigation, using paper charts or manual navigation,” Bembry said.

As technology continues to evolve, the tasks and responsibilities of a quartermaster will inevitably change as well.

“I think the Navy is evolving as a whole, not just quartermasters,” Bembry said.

“However, I think it goes back to the fact that a quartermaster’s job is to the keep the ship on course.”

It is for that reason the quartermaster rating has been around for over 200 years, is rooted in tradition and innovation, and will continue for decades to come.

For more news from USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), visit www.navy.mil/local/cvn71/.

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NAVSUP FLC Yokosuka team played key role during Talisman Saber 17

By Tina C. Stillions Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka Director of Corporate Communications YOKOSUKA, JAPAN

Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Yokosuka played a key role during the Talisman Saber 17 (TS17) exercise in the Shoalwater Bay Training and Mount Bundy Training Areas near Australia.

The combined U.S. and Australian training exercise in July provided an important opportunity for the command to plan and conduct combined task force operations to improve combat readiness, interoperability and test new technology.

Personnel from across the NAVSUP FLC Yokosuka enterprise, including Site Marianas, Site Sydney and Reserve units, worked side-by-side over a 24-day period to support the large scale, biennial exercise comprised of more than 33,000 troops.

NAVSUP FLC Yokosukaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Site Marianas was instrumental in coordination and transportation of ships cargo to Townsville, Australia, where much of the logistics execution for the exercise took place.

Personnel from Site Marianas, the Global Logistics Support Enterprise Logistics Readiness Team (ELRT), USS Ronald Reagan Beach Det., the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and the U.S. Navy Reserves were on hand to ensure that cargo was palletized, segregated, staged and ready to load at momentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s notice.

NAVSUP FLC Yokosuka Site Marianas Site Director Cmdr. Frederick Skinner said the Guam team remained synchronized and on point during exercise operations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For more than 30 days, the team consolidated and built pallets and transported over 205,000 pounds of cargo for the units participating in the exercise,â&#x20AC;? Skinner said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was proud of the efforts of the combined [FLC Yokosuka] Site Marianas, Reservist and ELRT team members that contributed to the overall success of Talisman Saber.â&#x20AC;?

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Frederick Skinner the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Guam Marianas compound and culminated at the conclusion of the exercise.

A total of 25 Commander, Fleet Air Forward C-130 and C-40 aircraft were loaded at Andersen Air Force Base in preparation for the exercise.

Cargo had to be accompanied to ensure that the material was certiďŹ ed for the upcoming aircraft load. Once it was certiďŹ ed, the team was able to transport it to the 734th Air Mobility Squadron where it was placed onto a cargo loader and then physically pushed onto the aircraft by the ELRT. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the great things about our Navy is that we have multiple different assets to use around the world to accomplish our mission,â&#x20AC;? Site Marianas Logistics Support OfďŹ cer Lt. Brent Cohen said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From military aircraft to replenishment ships, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really incredible the resources we had to ensure the success of the mission.â&#x20AC;?

During the exercise, the U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Navy Combined Logistics Support Element (C-LSE) stood up a material processing center (MPC) in Townsville that included active and Reserve Sailors and Marines from Yokosuka and a combined team of active duty ELRT Sailors from each of the NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Centers that participated.

Detachment personnel supported 25 port visits at ďŹ ve different ports throughout the exercise area of operation, including Darwin, Cairns, Townsville, Brisbane and Sydney.

A total of 512 pallets of cargo was processed through the MPC for load out or turned

over to the various beach detachments. Along with the more than 86,000 pounds of mail processed, there were 629 items handled by a mobile node established in the Townsville region. A team of technicians was also in charge of ofďŹ&#x201A;oading 60 pallets or triwalls of used hazardous materials in Yokosuka, Japan from Talisman Saber exercise aďŹ&#x201A;oat participants. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Considering active and Reserve personnel from four different FLCs came together in Townsville to form a single cohesive team, responsible for simultaneously supporting both a carrier strike group and an expeditionary strike group, is amazing,â&#x20AC;? Liaison OfďŹ cer at NAVSUP FLC Yokosuka Site Sydney Lt. Massoud Koleini said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The numbers and statistics do a good job of illustrating their accomplishments.

However, the intangible piece â&#x20AC;&#x201D; their work ethic, enthusiasm and initiative during the exercise â&#x20AC;&#x201D; is my big takeaway. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the reason for our success.â&#x20AC;?

During the exercise, NAVSUP FLC Yokosuka had the largest group of Reserve personnel the command has ever committed to the exercise.

Talisman Saber 17 was a key event for Reservists. They were part of the ELRT team embedded alongside their active duty counterparts that provided trained logistics expertise and services to customers as part of the event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d been involved in the planning stages for months in advance of the exercise,â&#x20AC;? Director of Reserve Operations for NAVSUP FLC Yokosuka Lt. Cmdr. Eric Gardner said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The capabilities and expertise brought to the ďŹ ght by our

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In addition to the traditional boots on ground support NAVSUP FLC Yokosuka provided to the exercise, Talisman Saber 17 created a prime opportunity to incorporate and test some new technologies the command has developed to gather metrics and address logistics issues in real-time.

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As the Logistics Playbook continues its transition into the logistics common operating picture, it will have a broader impact on logistics operations, reducing logistics information asymmetry and improving logistics execution.

NAVSUP FLC Yokosuka is one of eight ďŹ&#x201A;eet logistics centers under NAVSUP Global Logistics Support (GLS).

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MCSN Logan C. Kellums The Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore transits San Diego Bay after departing for a scheduled deployment. Rushmore is deployed in support of the Oceana Maritime Security Initiative (OMSI), a secretary of defense program leveraging Department of Defense assets transiting the region to increase the Coast Guard’s maritime domain awareness, ultimately supporting its maritime law enforcement operation in Oceana.

USS Rushmore to begin Oceania Maritime Security Initiative From 3rd Fleet Public Affairs PACIFIC OCEAN

The Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), with embarked U.S. Coast Guard District 14 maritime law enforcement personnel, departed San Diego in support of Oceania Maritime Security Initiative (OMSI), Aug. 14.

OMSI is a secretary of defense program aimed to diminish transnational illegal activity on the high seas in the Pacific island nations of Oceania’s exclusive economic zones (EEZ) and enhance regional security and interoperability with partner nations.

“Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing undermines efforts to conserve and manage global fish stocks,” Lt. Kenji Awamura said, Coast Guard 14th District response enforcement.

“The goal of combined efforts by the Navy and Coast Guard through the Oceania Maritime Security Initiative mission is to deter these devastating practices. In partnership with Aus-

tralia, New Zealand, France, and the Pacific island nations, OMSI further promotes economic and environmental stability throughout Oceania.”

Through bilateral agreements, the U.S. Coast Guard assists 10 Pacific island nations in patrolling the waters around their EEZs. Each of the nations have territorial waters stretching out 12 miles from shore. Beyond that, stretching out 200 nautical miles, are EEZs, an area defined by national law that allows each nation exclusive rights to the exploration and use of maritime resources.

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“Support of Pacific island nations is vital to ensuring these countries can protect their resources, allowing them to maintain regional stability and economic independence,” Ryan said.

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First CVW-5 jet squadrons to relocate to Iwakuni this fall From U.S. Naval Forces Japan YOKOSUKA, JAPAN

The U.S. Navy announced Aug. 18, that the first jet squadrons from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 will relocate to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni (MCASI) later this fall.

Strike Fighter Squadrons (VFA) 115 and 195, along with Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 will relocate to MCASI at the conclusion of the USS Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group’s (CSG) 5 fall patrol.

VFA-115, VFA-195 and VAQ 141 will join Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125, which forward deployed to Iwakuni earlier this year. The relocation of all CVW-5 fixed-wing aircraft from Naval Air Fa-

cility Atsugi (NAFA) to MCASI is part of the Defense Policy Review Initiative (DPRI), as directed in the May 1, 2006 Security Consultative Committee Document, also known as the U.S. — Japan Roadmap for Realignment. NAFA will remain the home for all CVW-5 rotary-wing aircraft.

The timing of the squadron moves is contingent upon the completion of necessary squadron facilities at MCASI, some of which are still under construction. The phased relocation of the remaining CVW-5 fixed-wing squadrons will occur on a timeline agreed upon by the U.S. and Japanese governments.

Though CVW-5 fixed-wing squadrons will be based in Iwakuni, NAFA will remain a vital base for the U.S.-

An E-2D Advanced Hawkeye early warning and attack aircraft assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125 returns to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. VAW-125 was deployed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) with Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5.

Japan alliance and CVW-5 aircraft will occasionally use the installation as a divert field, or for training, refueling or maintenance.

Both VFA-115 and VFA-195 fly the F/A-18E Super Hornet, while VAQ141 flies the EA-18G Growler, an airframe based on the F/A-18F Super Hornet equipped for electronic countermeasure missions.

CVW-5, the nation’s “911” air wing, is the U.S. Navy’s most advanced carrier air wing and is a critical combat strike element of Battle Force 7th Fleet, the only forward-deployed carrier strike group in the U.S. Navy. Deploying aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), the air wing contributes to peace and security in the Indo-AsiaPacific region.

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of nearly 150 Sailors and civilian mariners work to extend reach in 5th fleet Continued from B1 there? Because that is where the fight was ... I would argue that if he lived in our era, he would have spent a majority of his time in this region, the CENTCOM [area of responsibility]. I’m glad to have Chesty Puller back where the fight is.”

Capt. Adan G. Cruz is the USS Puller’s first commanding officer. Per naval tradition, Cruz read his orders before addressing those in attendance.

“It is really an honor to be part of a team and part of a crew with great Sailors and great civilian mariners,” Cruz said.

Puller’s crew of nearly 150 Sailors and civilian mariners work in concert with one another as did those on the ship’s predecessor, USS Ponce (AFSB-(I) 15) to extend U.S. Naval Forces Central Command’s maritime reach in 5th Fleet by supporting a wide variety of missions including counter-piracy operations, maritime security operations, humanitarian aid, disaster relief and crisis response operations.

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

WRECKAGE | Torpedoed

MC2 Kevin Steinberg Vice Adm. Kevin Donegan, right, Capt. Adan G. Cruz, Lt. Gen. Dave Beydler, and Brig. Gen. Francis Donovan cut a cake after the commissioning ceremony for the expeditionary mobile base USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3). Lewis B. Puller is the first U.S ship to be commissioned outside the United States and the ship’s reclassification provides U.S. Central Command and U.S. 5th Fleet greater flexibility to better meet regional challenges.

by Japanese submarine, it sank in 12 minutes

Continued from B1 5,500 meters below the surface, resting on the floor of the North Pacific Ocean.

“To be able to honor the brave men of the USS Indianapolis and their families through the discovery of a ship that played such a significant role in ending World War II is truly humbling,” said Allen. “As Americans, we all owe a debt of gratitude to the crew for their courage, persistence and sacrifice in the face of horrendous circumstances.

While our search for the rest of the wreckage will continue, I hope everyone connected to this historic ship will feel some measure of closure at this discovery so long in coming.”

Indianapolis was lost in the final days of World War II when it was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine in the early morning hours of July 30, 1945. The Indianapolis sank in 12 minutes, making it impossible to send a distress signal or deploy much of its life-saving equipment.

Prior to the attack, the Indianapolis had just completed a secret mission delivering components of the atomic bomb used in Hiroshima that would ultimately help end the war in the Pacific.

“Even in the worst defeats and disasters there is valor and sacrifice that deserves to never be forgotten,” Director of the Naval History and Heritage Command Sam Cox said. “They can serve as inspiration to current and future Sailors enduring situations of mor-

U.S. Navy File Photo USS Indianapolis (CA 35) is shown off the Mare Island Navy Yard, in Northern California, July 10, 1945, after her final overhaul and repair of combat damage. The photo was taken before the ship delivered atomic bomb components to Tinian and just 20 days before she was sunk by a Japanese submarine.

tal peril. There are also lessons learned, and in the case of the Indianapolis, lessons re-learned, that need to be preserved and passed on, so the same mistakes can be prevented, and lives saved.”

Others have searched for Indianapolis in the past.

Among the elements that made this effort different was Allen’s recent acquisition and retrofit of the 250foot R/V Petrel with stateof-the-art subsea equipment capable of diving to 6,000 meters (or three and a half miles).

“The Petrel and its capabilities, the technology it has and the research we’ve done, are the culmination years of dedication and hard work,” Robert Kraft said, director of subsea operations for Allen. “We’ve

assembled and integrated this technology, assets and unique capability into operating platform, which is now one amongst very few on the planet.”

The other key factor in the discovery was information that surfaced in 2016 when Dr. Richard Hulver, historian with the Naval History and Heritage Command, conducted research that led to a new search area to the west of the original presumed position.

Hulver’s research identified a naval landing craft that had recorded a sighting of Indianapolis hours before it was torpedoed. Using that information, the research team developed a new position and estimated search, which was still a daunting 600 square miles of open

Their work is compliant with U.S. law, respecting the sunken ship as a war grave and not disturbing the site. USS Indianapolis remains the property of the U.S. Navy and its location will remain confidential and restricted by the Navy.

The crew of the R/V Petrel has collaborated with Navy authorities throughout its search operations and will continue to work on plans to honor the 22 crew members still alive today, as well as the families of all those who served on the highly decorated cruiser.

The Naval History and Heritage Command, located at the Washington Navy Yard, is responsible for the preservation, analysis, and dissemination of U.S. naval history and heritage.

It provides the knowledge foundation for the Navy by maintaining historically relevant resources and products that reflect the Navy’s unique and enduring contributions through our nation’s history, and supports the fleet by assisting with and delivering professional research, analysis, and interpretive services. NHHC is composed of many activities including the Navy Department Library, the Navy Operational Archives, the Navy art and artifact collections, underwater archaeology, Navy histories, ten museums, USS Constitution repair facility and the historic ship Nautilus.

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Allen-led expeditions have also resulted in the discovery of the Japanese battleship Musashi (March 2015) and the Italian WWII destroyer Artigliere (March 2017). His team was also responsible for retrieving and restoring the ship’s bell from the HMS Hood for presentation to the British Navy in honor of its heroic service. Allen’s expedition team was recently transferred to the newly acquired and retrofitted R/V Petrel specifically for continuing exploration and research efforts.

The 13-person expedition team on the R/V Petrel is in the process of surveying the full site and will conduct a live tour of the wreckage in To learn more, visit history. the next few weeks. navy.mil.

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Additional administrative actions taken Continued from B1 was relieved due to a loss of confidence in his ability to lead.

He had previously been temporarily relieved of his duties due to medical reasons from injuries sustained during the collision. Cmdr. Benson is being reassigned to Naval District Washington at the Washington Navy Yard, where he will have access to medical facilities in the area.

Inadequate leadership by the executive officer, Cmdr. Sean Babbitt, and command master chief, Master Chief Petty Officer Brice Baldwin, contributed to the lack of watch stander preparedness and readiness that was evident in the events leading up to the collision.

Several junior officers were relieved of their duties due to poor seamanship and flawed teamwork as bridge and combat information center watch standers. Additional administrative actions were taken against members of both watch teams.

Cmdr. Garret Miller will assume command from Fitzgerald’s acting commanding officer, Cmdr. John “Jack” Fay sometime mid-to-late-August.

It was also evident from this review that the entire Fitzgerald crew demonstrated real toughness that night. Following the collision these Sailors responded with urgency, determination and creativity to save their ship.

Their rigorous damage control efforts and dauntless fighting in the immediate wake of the accident prevented further loss of life.

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Best of the season feature music, history, food, traditional crafts, more festival experience, pick your own apples and pumpkins from the on-site orchards and fields. The festival is free for both admission and parking, and well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome.

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The crisp air, vibrant leaves, seasonal foods and beverages --there is something about a fall festival in Virginia that is irresistible. And while there are dozens happening during the upcoming autumn months, these top festivals highlight the best of the season, combining the fall flavors, sounds, and activities that you look forward to each year:

Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Sept. 15-17, State Street, historic downtown Bristol 423-573-4898, 423-5731927, www.birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/festival/ Head to Bristol, known as the Birthplace of Country Music, for three days of Southwest Virginia music, culture, and history at the annual Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion.

During the festival, State Street transforms from a roadway to a country music extravaganza, with 22 stages both indoors and outdoors playing continuous live music. This year’s lineup includes Judah & The Lion, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, The Infamous Stringdusters, Dwight Yoakam, Son Volt, and Rodney Crowell. Bring the kids along on Saturday for some family-friendly performances at the children’s stage. In addition to live music performances and cultural events, the festival has a chili cook-off contest, a 5k race, free guided yoga classes in Anderson Park, and a youth music competition. To get the full Appalachian experience, pitch your tents at Thunder Mountain Campground, where you can catch a shuttle

Richmond Folk Festival Oct. 13-15, 2nd to 7th Street, Byrd Street to the James River, Richmond 804-788-6466, www.

Courtesy Virginiathanksgivingfestival.com The Virginia Thanksgiving Festival, Nov. 5 in Charles City, the arrival of 35 richmondfolkfestival.org/Oct. settlers at Berkeley Hundred in 1619, where they would soon celebrate 13-15, the first official Thanksgiving in English North America.

One of the most popular festivals throughout the pete in the Atlantic Regatta, cots, camping chairs, daily entire year, the Richmond an exciting boat race that continental breakfast, free finishes at Rudee Inlet. daily happy hours, and access Folk Festival attracted over 125,000 people last year to to the festival shower.

The Festy the banks of the James River Graves’ Mountain and is expected to surpass that Experience— number this year. This free Apple Harvest Arrington three-day festival is designed Festival Oct. 5-8, 1510 Diggs to expand your cultural Mountain Road, Arrington Oct. 7-22, 205 Graves horizons, with live music, 434-220-4000, www.

Mountain Lane, Syria dance performances, and thefesty.com/ 540-923-4231, www. artistic displays from all over The beauty of Nelson County gravesmountain.com/ the world. Seven stages set is on full display at The Festy The 48th annual Graves’ up adjacent to Brown’s Island Skip Rowland Experience, held on the 350+ Mountain Apple Harvest offer nonstop performances Native American Pow-Wows and dancing are featured in many acre Infinity Down Farm in Festival is the epitome of fall during the festival, with more fall festivals around the state, including the Richmond Folk Festi- the Blue Ridge Mountains. in Virginia, with everything than 30 different acts lined val, to be Oct. 13-15.

More than just a music from hayrides and hay mazes up over the weekend. Walk festival, the Festy Experito kettles of fragrant apple through the Virginia Folklife ence showcases the incredbutter cooking over an open demonstration area, where to and from State Street each crowd. Hundreds of thouible craft beer and outdoor fire. Hear the traditional you can learn about tradiday. sands of people come to the scenes found in Virginia. sounds of the Virginia Moun- tional Virginia culture and festival, which is spans over The Infamous Stringdusttains from local Bluegrass history. Sample authentic reNeptune Festival 32 blocks of Virginia Beach’s ers, Elephant Revival, Sam bands, and don’t miss out gional and ethnic foods from iconic Boardwalk. The long Boardwalk Bush Band, Joan Osborne, on a real Virginia classic: a vendors to get a real taste of weekend is filled with endless Drive-By Truckers, Ani Weekend steaming bowl of homemade the cultures represented at entertainment, including live DiFranco are just a few of Brunswick Stew. Browse Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 3010 Atthe festival, and check out the music and performances on the bands coming together the craft area to pick up lolantic Ave., Virginia Beach folk arts marketplace if you’re multiple stages, outdoor shop- for this fall festival. While cally made jewelry, clothing, interested in taking a piece of 757-498-0215, www. ping and dining experiences, you can get single-day or artwork, and handcrafted neptunefestival.com/ these unique cultures home a grand parade, 5k and 8k weekend festival tickets, we woodwork, and bring the kids with you.

This year marks the 44th competitive running events, a recommend going for the along for a visit with some anniversary of the Neptune beach volleyball tournament, camping passes, which range adorable animals as you tour Go Outside Festival Festival, and while the entire and when the sun goes down, from basic passes for a single a working educational farm. festival goes from early in Oct. 13-15, 210 Reserve impressive fireworks lightcampsite to the Show Sherpa They can even get a closer September to the beginning Ave., Roanoke ing up the night sky over the package: A luxury glamping look with guided horseback of October, the Boardwalk ocean. Watch sailboats com- experience complete with rides. To finish off your fall Weekend draws the biggest » See FESTIVALS | C3

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PetSmart store, 4300 Portsmouth Blvd., Chesapeake; Aug. 27, noonâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3 p.m. PetSmart Charities Adoption Center at the North Suffolk PetSmart store, 6243 College Dr., Suffolk 757-538-3030 Find pets to adopt during the summer, sponsored by the The Suffolk Humane Society.

Aug. 26, 1 p.m., Historic St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church, 14477 Benns Church Aug. 25, 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4 p.m., Blvd., SmithďŹ eld Williams Farm Recreation 757-357-3367, rpopp@ Center, Virginia Beach historicstlukes.org VBgov.com/Parks Dr. Michael Browder will Virginia Beach Parks and share Devereux Jarrattâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Recreation presents a life and theology, early block party-style day of conversion by New Light games, competitions, face Presbyterians, Anglican painting, bounce houses ordination in England, and refreshments. Come successes of his parish and MAD Tidewater early for door prizes and his early revival circuit, the annual school supply 2017 ambivalent relations with giveaway (while supplies Aug. 26, Willoughby the Methodists, and latelast). Virginia Beach Parks Harbor Marina, 1525 Baylife reďŹ&#x201A;ections on Chris& Recreation is collectville St., Norfolk tian Perfection, based on ing school supplies at madtidewater@cox. a collection of published Williams Farm all month net, 757-713-1602, http:// letters. Light refreshments leading up to this event militaryappreciationday. will be provided. Tickets to distribute to attendorg/wp/mad-chaptersare $15 per person. ees. Free and open to the tidewater-va/ public.

Military Concert Military Appreciation Day provides active-duty Series 2017 and Get Your Geek military members with a Brothers Osborne Con free saltwater ďŹ shing trip Aug. 26, 7 p.m., to Mill Aug. 26, Slover Library, aboard volunteer boats.

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New addiction treatment center opens in Williamsburg From Farley Center

In Virginia, drug overdose deaths have eclipsed motor vehicle accidents and gun-related incidents as the leading cause of unnatural death for the fourth straight year.

In response to the challenges posed by Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opioid and prescription drug epidemic, the Tidewater area now has a new addiction treatment option. The Farley Center, a nationally recognized addiction treatment facility in Williamsburg

offers intensive outpatient treatment services at a new location at 5265 Providence Road in Virginia Beach.

The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a six-week program for individuals with addiction issues. The fourday a week structure provides addiction education and counseling components while encouraging clients to actively apply the recovery skills to their daily lives as productive members of their community.

This supportive IOP can serve in a continuum of care following a residential treatment program or as appropriate initial therapy based on criteria set by the American Society of Addiction Medicine.

The IOP runs 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9 p.m. and allows patients to continue working, maintain their current living situation, and improve their relationships, all while receiving services right in their community.

STEM Promise scholars to be welcomed to TCC with â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;signingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ceremony From Tidewater Community College

Tidewater Community College welcomed its ďŹ rst class of STEM Promise Program scholars with colorful balloons and celebratory drumrolls at a â&#x20AC;&#x153;signingâ&#x20AC;? ceremony held Aug. 16 on its Chesapeake Campus.

Ten students will pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics-related disciplines at TCC and complete two-year associate degrees at no cost for tuition and fees under the innovative Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center STEM Promise Program.

Just as college-bound athletes sign letters of intent, students signed ceremonial CertiďŹ cates of Acceptance.

Afterward, they donned TCC caps while more than 500 balloons cascaded from the ceiling.

TCC President Edna V. Baehre-Kolovani announced a $60,000 gift from Elizabeth River Crossings (ERC) to the TCC Educational Foundation to fund the ďŹ rst year of the program in its entirety.

To her surprise, Philip Shucet, chief executive ofďŹ cer of ERC, pledged an additional $60,000 to fund the program in full for a second year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve worked in the construction and engineering industry my entire career,â&#x20AC;?

Shucet told the scholars. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen ďŹ rsthand the contribution that people like you have made and are willing to make to help make our world a little bit better place to live in. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because we are so interested in the success of your journey and we want you to succeed in that journey unencumbered by student debt, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m especially pleased today to let you know that we are going to fully fund the second year of your academic journey.â&#x20AC;?

The TCC Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center STEM Promise Program is designed to boost the number of women and minority students achieving STEM de-

grees. Scholarships cover the full cost of tuition for up to four semesters.

In thanking Shucet, Kolovani said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I believe ERCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s generosity and foresight will not go unnoted and will inspire others to join us in support of TCC.â&#x20AC;?

Glenn DuBois, chancellor of Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Colleges, said the STEM Promise Program fulďŹ lls the overall mission of community colleges in three ways: providing college access, meeting industry needs, and ensuring diversity and inclusion.

He said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;While we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what jobs will be in demand 10, 20 or 30 years from now, we know this: If you know how to make something or repair something, you will always be needed.â&#x20AC;?

Kolovani emphasized the goal of diversity and inclusion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Employers tell us they need a diverse talent pool to create the technologies we need today and tomorrow to grow our economy, ensure national security and improve lives,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;TCC is proud to do our part to educate more women and minorities for these important STEM industries.â&#x20AC;?

Joining Shucet, Kolovani and DuBois were Aubrey Layne, Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s secretary of transportation; and Mike King, chair of the TCC Educational Foundation Board. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The STEM Promise Program offers a unique opportunity to create a wonderfully diverse talent pool,â&#x20AC;? Layne said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You the recipients of these scholarships will be a vital part of our future workforce and will go on to apply your knowledge to improve lives and very critically, grow our economy. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very proud our community partner, Tidewater Community College, has taken a part in building such a great program.â&#x20AC;?

TCC alumna Carol Curtis, owner of the general contract-

ing ďŹ rm Noah Enterprises, talked about her journey to success, which began at TCC with a degree in civil engineering technology. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I came to TCC to study accounting but found my passion in dirt and concrete,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Judging from my experience as a TCC student, I know you will be challenged and you may even encounter difďŹ culties,â&#x20AC;? she told the students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Get to know each other. Support each other.â&#x20AC;?

TCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2017 STEM Promise Scholars and their programs are: Xiaomin Chen, Zuni, Associate of Science in Engineering Bianca Harold, Virginia Beach, Associate of Science in Engineering Gabrielle Johnson, Chesapeake, Associate of Science in Science with Specialization in Computer Science Kasen Martel, Chesapeake, Associate of Science in Engineering Deloren Perry, Virginia Beach, Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology Valerie Randall, Chesapeake, Associate of Science in Engineering Alexis Spangler, Virginia Beach, Associate of Science in Engineering Robert Sutton, Virginia Beach, Associate of Science in Engineering Katherine Synowiec, Virginia Beach, Associate of Science in Engineering Alla Topp, Virginia Beach, Associate of Science in Engineering Up to 20 more students will be awarded scholarships for fall 2018.

Those interested in supporting the TCC Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center STEM Promise Program should contact James Toscano, executive director of the TCC Educational Foundation, at 757-822-1015 or jtoscano@tcc.edu.

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Volunteers will tackle more than 75 projects in local community organizations through United Wayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Days of Caring in September.

More than 600 volunteers from more than 35 local companies will work for local social service agencies, schools and community organizations, Sept. 6 and Sept. 15.

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in Hampton Roads, elsewhere in state Continued from C1 540-343-1550, www. roanokegofest.com/ The Go Outside Festival, presented by Anthem, is a free annual event that promotes outdoor recreation and healthy living in one of the most scenic mountain areas of Virginia. Many outdoor enthusiasts feel limited in their hobbies due to expensive equipment, but the Go Outside Festival encourages people to come test out a range of outdoor gear absolutely free of charge. Try out paddle boards, fishing gear, kayaks, bicycles, and athletic shoes…the list of available trial equipment goes on and on. Want to learn more about an outdoor hobby? There are over 175 workshops and clinics spanning a wide range of interests at the festival, and pro athletes show off their skills with BMX stunts, bike trials, slacklining, lumberjack sports, and more. For those attendees already skilled at their sport, sign up for the 5k race, half marathon, or bike races to compete against other active festivalgoers. Pitch a tent and stay overnight during the festival to experience the Virginia outdoors firsthand.

The streets of Urbanna close down to host this expansive festival, and local watermen and oyster industry experts gather to share their knowledge on the oyster, recounting the history and conservation efforts behind the product and the more recent resurgence of the Chesapeake Bay oyster.

The festival’s oyster shucking contest is extremely competitive, with the audience given the chore of eating all the oysters as they are opened by the contestants. Pair your oyster dishes with local Virginia wine tastings, or head to the micro-brewery garden for some local craft beers. While the festival is free to attend, be sure to bring plenty of cash for the delicious food and drink tastings.

Labor Day Weekend at the American Music Festival. The largest outdoor musical event on the East coast, the American Music Festival brings together local, regional and national acts to play along the beautiful oceanfront.

The 5th Street stage is the ticketed concert venue for the festival, and is also the location of the VIP area.

The other three main concert venues (17th Street park, 24th Street park, and 31st Street park) feature national acts but are free to the public.

Additional boardwalk “side stages” are located at 13th, 22nd, and 27th Streets, and feature local artists.

Mathews Market Days Festival

Newport News Fall Festival of Folklife Oct. 7-8, Newport News Park, 13560 Jefferson Ave., Exit 250B off I-64, Newport News 757-926-1400, www. nngov.com/814/FestivalsSpecial-Events One of Coastal Virginia’s biggest traditional craft shows, this annual event takes place in the pastoral setting of Newport News Park. More than 200 craftspeople display their wares. The juried crafts competition includes Best in Show and first- and secondplace prizes in each craft category. The Heritage Area includes demonstrations and displays in woodworking, spinning, sheep shearing, chair caning and quilting.

There is a children’s area with make-and-take crafts, as well as plenty of food and beverage vendors. Continuous entertainment on four stages spread throughout the festival grounds.

Sept. 8-9, Historic Downtown Mathews, 484 Main Street, Mathews 804-725-7700, www. mathewsmarketdays.com/ Nov. 5, 12602 Harrison The Annual Mathews Market Landing Road, Charles City Days Festival will showcase 804-829-6018, http:// virginiathanksgivingfestival. more than 75 booths displaying local arts and crafts, Virginia Film com/ tempting taste treats, and The Virginia Thanksgiving Festival many more locally-made Festival at Berkeley PlantaNov. 9-12, 617 West Main tion is a full day dedicated to products. Highlighting the lo- Street, 2nd Floor, Charlotcal talent will be the Mathews history, food, and fun. This tesville festival commemorates the ar- Art Group fine art exhibit and 434-982-5277, http://virrival of 35 settlers at Berkeley much more. giniafilmfestival.org/ Blue Ridge Folklife Hundred in 1619, where they The Virginia Film Festival has would soon celebrate the Festival been celebrating the magic first official Thanksgiving in Taste of Suffolk Oct. 28, 20 Museum of the movies and inspiring Sept. 9, North Main Street English North America. Take Drive, Ferrum audiences for over 28 years. from Finney Avenue to tours of the 1726 Berke540-365-4412, www.bluEvery autumn, the Festival Washington Street, downtown ley manor house, witness eridgefolklifefestival.org/ showcases celebrated new Suffolk Get a taste of mountain living historical reenactments of features and documentaries, 757-514-7267, www.visthe early Colonists, and shop at the Blue Ridge Folklife fresh perspectives on timeless itsuffolkva.com/CivicAlerts.

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Taste of Suffolk is back in of Virginia’s mountains. Now this annual fall festival. This Downtown Suffolk for the year, the Itinerant Band will in its 44th year, the festival 11th year! Enjoy specialty be playing tunes from 17th 2017 Williamsburg gives visitors a glimpse at the food items from local rescentury America and the real roots of the Virginia reTaste Festival taurants all over Suffolk and gion, with three music stages Chickahominy Tribal Dancers Nov. 9-11, 421 N Boundsee all the goods and services featuring traditional mountain will perform authentic dances ary Street, Williamsburg the crafters, vendors and music genres, from bluegrass of Virginia’s Indigenous 757-229-6511, www. peoples. And of course, don’t merchants have to offer. Taste and blues to gospel and oldvisitwilliamsburg.com/wilof Suffolk has something for time string tunes. Watch local miss out on eating a tradiliamsburg-taste-festival the whole family with our tional Virginia Thanksgiving craftspeople demonstrate expanded children’s area and We invite you to Blue Ridge rural hand skills, dinner, prepared by local live entertainment from Pop- EAT+DRINK+LEARN in including retired bootleggers caterers.

Williamsburg, Jamestown and wire, Wesley Spangler and who share their stories. Kids The Virginia Thanksgiving Festival is a signature event of The Janitors. Enjoy a petting Yorktown, with 35+ culinary will enjoy the vintage farm zoo, contests and games, and inspired events highlighting American Evolution – Virtractors on display, custom Virginia’s Finest. a new vehicle exhibition. car showcase, mule jumping ginia to American 1619-2019.

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Courtesy Brickell & Partners Best-selling reggae band Rebelution will play Sept. 2 in Virginia Beach during the American Music Festival.

American Music Festival features 311, Rebelution, 3 Doors Down and more, Sept. 1-3 From IMGoing VIRGINIA BEACH

The 24th Annual American Music Festival will feature five major headline bands on the oceanfront 5th Street Main Stage, Sept. 1-3. The bands 311, Rebelution, Michael Franti & Spearhead, 3 Doors Down and The Wallflowers will bring a wide spectrum of talent and dozens of hit songs everyone will recognize.

AMF music fans will have two options to purchase limited availability Preferred Viewing at a separate area directly in front of the Main Stage.

The space also includes access to preferred area concession tents and restrooms.

On Sept. 1, 311 brings its blend of rock, rap, funk and reggae to headline the first night. After touring 25 years, 311 has built a huge following who testify to the quality and excitement of their live performances. Last year, the band’s recorded catalog was compiled into a fourCD archive of their most popular songs. Their 2015 “Stereolithic” debuted at No. 6 on Billboard’s Top 200 chart.

Opening band Big Something, a six-piece powerhouse with a sound both unique and timeless, Big Something fuses elements of rock, pop, funk, and improvisation. Tickets for the Friday show are $20 advance, $25 day of show. Preferred Viewing tickets are $40 and $45 day-of-show if still available.

The show begins at 6:30 p.m. and gates open at 5 p.m.

On Sept. 2, Rebelution’s 2012 album debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Reggae and Independent charts, and at No. 13 on the Top 200 Albums chart.

Formed in Santa Barbara,

California, in 2004, Rebelution’s strong DIY mentality, relentless touring and deep connection to their fan base via social media, has led them to being one of the best-selling reggae artists on the planet.

Michael Franti & Spearhead’s entire musical career has built a dedicated grassroots following, earning fans around the world. The band’s single, “Say Hey (I Love You)” was the biggest of Franti & Spearhead’s career, spanning multiple radio formats; Top 40, Hot AC and Alternative.

Tickets for the show are $20 advance, $25 day of show. Preferred Viewing tickets are $40, and $45 day-of-show if still available.

The show begins at 6:30 p.m. and gates open at 5 p.m.

On Sept. 3, 3 Doors Down’s first explosive burst of “Kryptonite” which ignited their storied career to the top, to subsequent multi-platinum albums, and a non-stop touring regimen that finds them still notching shows around the world at a record pace. Their impressive and steady ascension up the ladder has seen them score multiple No. 1 hits, snag several Billboard and other awards, and log scores of sold-out shows over a growing global terrain that is nearing 40 countries.

The Wallflowers open the show. Led by Jakob Dylan, the Wallflowers released their best-known and highest-selling album, “Bringing Down the Horse” in 1996. The Wallflowers have won two Grammy awards: Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal and Best Rock Song.

Tickets for the Sunday show are $20 advance, $25 day of show. Preferred Viewing tickets are $40, and $45 day-ofshow if still available The show begins at 6:30 p.m. and gates open at 5 p.m.

The 24th American Music Festival is produced by IMGoing. For additional and current information, go online to www.BeachStreetUSA.com.

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What happens after the war ends?

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“AfterWARd: The Revolutionary Veterans Who Built America,” an exhibition in Yorktown, looks at the lives of men after the war – and how veterans issues remain relevant

By Denise M. Watson The Virginian-Pilot

Courtesy of Sony

“The Emoji Movie:” Gene, a multi-expressional emoji, sets out on a journey to become a normal emoji.

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Thursday, Aug. 24

Thursday, Aug. 24

6 p.m. The Big Sick (R)

6 p.m. Despicable Me 3 (PG)

Friday, Aug. 25

6 p.m. The Emoji Movie (PG) 9 p.m. Atomic Blonde (R)

Friday, Aug. 25

Saturday, Aug. 26

Saturday, Aug. 26

1 p.m. The Emoji Movie (PG) 4 p.m. Spider-Man: Homecoming 3-D (PG-13) 7 p.m. Dunkirk (PG-13)

Noon The Emoji Movie (PG) 3 p.m. Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets 3-D (PG-13) 6 p.m. Dunkirk (PG-13) 9 p.m. Girls Trip (R)

Sunday, Aug. 27

Sunday, Aug. 27

1 p.m. War for the Planet of the Apes (PG-13) 4 p.m. Girls Trip (R) 7 p.m. Atomic Blonde (R)

Schedule is subject to change. For your weekly movie showtimes and more, check out the Navy MWR website at www. navymwr.org/movies/ theater/.

6 p.m. The Emoji Movie (PG) 9 p.m. Atomic Blonde (R)

1 p.m. Spider-Man: Homecoming (PG-13) 4 p.m. Atomic Blonde (R) 7 p.m. War for the Planet of the Apes (PG-13) Wednesday, Aug. 30

6 p.m. Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (PG-13)

The battle is over, so soldiers pack up their gear, cover their wounds, head back home and wonder: What’s next?

It’s an age-old question.

The American Revolution Museum at Yorktown examines postwar life in the extensive exhibition “AfterWARd: The Revolutionary Veterans Who Built America.”

The exhibit follows several men who fought during the Colonists’ victory at the Battle of Yorktown in 1781 and how they built their lives once they returned home. It shows that some were more successful than others.

“AfterWARd” includes short films, interactive displays, illustrations and rare artifacts such as the lap writing desk of Alexander Hamilton, who earned a name at Yorktown and later became the country’s first secretary of the treasury and the founder of the Coast Guard.

The exhibition also features lesser-known stories, such as that of James Lafayette, a slave from New Kent County who worked as a spy for Colonial troops. He left the battlefield and returned to his master’s fields but didn’t stop fighting. He spent years lobbying for his freedom, a veterans’ benefit promised to the enslaved who worked for the cause in place of

their masters.

Curator Kate Gruber said the exhibition shows how the battles change but the debate around veterans and benefits remains, and has particular meaning to this region’s military population.

The Revolutionary War was not an ending but a beginning, Gruber said.

“As soon as we came to be, we became a nation of veterans,” Gruber said. “We knew this was a subject area that people could relate to.”

In addition to the exhibition, the museum has programs planned for the next few months, including a veterans’ benefits clinic by the American Legion and a panel discussion on the evolution of veterans’ benefits on Thursday. “AfterWARd” closes on Nov. 27.

The museum had a long list of veterans’ stories to pick from, but focused on key figures and partnered with museums from around the globe to illustrate them.

Although Hamilton is now the subject of a blockbuster Broadway musical and Hamilton artifacts are in high demand, Yorktown was able to get the desk from Hamilton College in Clinton, N.Y. The Marquis de Lafayette, a veteran and friend of Hamilton’s, reached rock star status in this country after the Frenchman helped the Americans defeat the Brit-

Image by Marianita Peaslee. Courtesy of the Department of Special Collections, Burke Library, Hamilton College.

Open lap desk belonging to Alexander Hamilton, late 18th century.

ish. Lafayette returned to America in 1824 as a “Guest of the Nation,” and spent 13 months touring the States, including an extended stay in Tidewater .

A number of places in Norfolk , including a park, a street and a river, are named after him.

Former and future presidents feted Lafayette with parades and balls, and merchants pumped out merchandise with his name and image, including dress sashes, baby shoes and drums, items that are on display in Yorktown. The restored carriage Lafayette traveled in is on loan from the Studebaker National Museum of South Bend, Ind. Before returning to the States in 1824, Lafayette had maintained communications with fellow veterans.

For example, the slave James Lafayette did not initially qualify for veterans’ benefits because he was deemed not to have “fought” for the Colonials; his work as a spy was not enough under the law, Gruber said.

But he had worked with the Frenchman at Yorktown, and the marquis wrote a let-

ter to support the enslaved man. James Lafayette was granted his freedom in January 1787 and assumed Lafayette’s name in honor of his friend.

During Lafayette’s Virginia tour in 1824, the marquis saw James in a crowd during a parade, stopped the procession and jumped out to embrace his friend.

While the exhibition includes personal historical stories, Gruber said one of the most meaningful elements is an interactive feature in which visitors can type messages on a screen to honor veterans in their lives.

The message is then electronically displayed temporarily among the photos of veterans from all eras and areas of service, including famed cook Julia Child, who worked as an intelligence officer during WWII. “It’s my favorite part of the exhibit,” Gruber said. “It drives home the idea that no matter when you served or how you served, you’re still a part of the same narrative.”

Denise M. Watson, 757446-2504, denise.watson@ pilotonline.com

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Sports

Photos by L. Todd Spencer | The Virginian-Pilot Reef Heazlewood of Australia pulls off an aggressive tail slide during a pro heat in 2016 at the 54th ECSC in Virginia Beach.

Virginia Beach hosting professional, amateur surfers this week during the East Coast Surfing Championships From the Virginian-Pilot

Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championships presented by Vans takes place Aug. 20-27 from 1st to 10th streets at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. This event draws several hundred professional and amateur surfers locally and from around the world who will compete for cash prizes.

It’s North America’s oldest and longest running surfing contest produced by the Virginia Beach Jaycees for 54 years. Other beach-oriented sports and recreation include volleyball, a Boardwalk 5K run, skate exhibitions, Miss Coastal Edge ECSC swimsuit contest, food and drink concessions, vendors village and live music nightly on the beach.

See the complete schedule of bands performing and other activities on VBnightlife.com. Attendance is free; entry fee to compete. Visit surfecsc.com for more information and to register.

ECSC schedule, Aug. 24–27 Schedule is subject to change. Please visit www.surfecsc.com for updates.

Aug. 24 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Vans Pro/ Junior WSL and Amateur Heats Begin 8 a.m.–7 p.m., Vans Presents Coastal Edge ECSC Merchandise Headquarters, 2nd Street

Flavio Nakagima of Brazil is silhouetted by the ocean spray as he pulls off an aerial during a pro heat at the 2016 ECSC in Virginia Beach.

Ten to be inducted into Surfing Legends Hall of Fame From East Coast Surfing Championship VIRGINIA BEACH

Ten individuals will be inducted into the Surfing Legends of ECSC Hall of Fame as the week-long summer beach sports festival gears up at the oceanfront. A special ceremony at the 55th Annual Coastal Edge ECSC presented by Vans and fueled

by Monster Energy will be 5 p.m., Aug. 25, at the main stage on 4th Street.

Established by the Virginia Beach Jaycees in 2005, the Surfing Legends of ECSC Hall of Fame consists of men and women who have helped the sport of surfing in Hampton Roads and who have also played a role in the growth and success of the annual ECSC. The next class to be inducted into the ECSC Legends: Rick Banta (surfing community, sponsors) – Banta is the originator of the Super Groms (youth surfing) at ECSC. He was one of Quiksilver’s very first east coast sales reps and developed the Super Grom division that has become so popular at surf events worldwide. He is still active in the surf wear industry and a surfer, but more importantly, he’s one of the people most responsible for introducing new generations

of surfers at ECSC. Jimbo Brothers (surfing community) – One of the top proponents of the East Coast short board revolution, Brothers was a perennial ECSC competitor. He was the contest’s first Pro winner in 1972.

Team rider for Al Sneblin’s Surf Shop, he also rode for Vardeman Surfboards.

Bobby Chenman (surfing community) – Virginia Beach’s own “godfather of the longboard” began surfing the steel pier at age of 12. Traveling to Hawaii and California in the 60s and 70s, Chenman adapted the west coast style to the east coast wave. A diehard ECSC supporter, he’s been active as a judge and in promoting the event and has competed in 49 of the 56 ECSC contests.

Lowery “Tuck” Finley (VB Jaycees, past chairs) – A past ECSC chairman, committee member, chapter officer and longtime surfer, Finley played an integral role in ECSC’s survival during the crucial era of the late 1960s and early 70s, when ECSC’s future was not certain.

Grace Frierson (volunteer) – For nearly 40 years, Grace “volunteered” for the surf contests just to ensure the contest heats were handled professionally and with respect for the sport, donating her pay back to event organiz-

ers. A constant influence behind the scenes, she worked in the name of surfing as a healthy sport and to simply give back. She worked in the trenches alongside future ECSC legends for decades.

Myron Nahra (VB Jaycees, past chairs) – Nahra got involved with ECSC from his first year as a Jaycee in 1986 and continued through becoming a JCI Senator and VB chapter life member. He has been involved with many beach innovations over the years, such as the installation of the first skateboard halfpipe, larger stages and scaffolding, and the multi-year sponsorship contract with Virginia Tourism Corp. He co-chaired 28th annual ECSC and served as executive director in the late 1990s to early2000s.

Harry Purkey (VB industry/sponsors/supporters) – With an ECSC career that spans more than 40 years, Purkey served the ESA as a competitor, judge, executive director, contest director and many other thankless jobs that directly contributed to ECSC’s amazing growth and seamless operation during those decades. He remains active as a competitor and director.

Les Shaw (VB industry/sponsors/supporters) – A co-creator of WRV (along

with ECSC Legend Bill Frierson) and later sole owner, Shaw was a principal ECSC financial sponsor and in-kind prize contributor for more than 20 years. His company’s outreach into Hawaii and the Outer Banks has helped keep Virginia Beach on the radar of the globe’s surfing elite. The company and its iconic brand remain synonymous with Virginia Beach surfing.

Todd Spencer (media) – For nearly 20 years, Spencer’s surfing photographs have appeared in the pages of the Virginian-Pilot newspaper often illustrating articles penned

by ECSC Legend Lee Tolliver. His photojournalism has won multiple award, and he continues to “shoot ECSC” each year. Spencer’s artistic approach and journalistic eye helped advance the sport of surfing beyond a mere curiosity and portrayed surfers, the surfing community and ECSC in a positive light.

Jodie Woodward (VB industry/sponsors/supporters) – For nearly 20 years, Woodward and her company, Sponsorships Unlimited, contributed greatly to the financial viability and infused marketing professionalism into ECSC’s business practices.

She remains instrumental in promoting the Steel Pier Classic and the VB Surf Art Expo.

Aug. 25 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Vans Pro/ Junior WSL and Amateur Heats Begin 7 a.m.–9 p.m., Vans Presents Coastal Edge ECSC Merchandise Headquarters 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Vans Presents the Coastal Edge Vendor Village @ Lidl Main Stage, 4th Street 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Vendor Village 2–5 p.m., TVA Volleyball Clinic 5th Street 3–4:45 p.m., Cheap Thrills Band @ Lidl Main Stage 4th Street 5–5:45 p.m., Legends Ceremony @ Lidl Main Stage 4th Street 5:45–7:15 p.m., Endless Summer Movie @ Lidl Main Stage 4th Street 7:30–8:30 p.m., MoCean Band @ Lidl Main Stage 4th Street 8:45–10 p.m., Ballyhoo Band @ Lidl Main Stage 4th Street Aug. 26 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Vans Pro/ Junior WSL and Amateur Heats Begin 7 a.m.–9 p.m., Vans Presents Coastal Edge ECSC Merchandise Headquarters 8 a.m.–6 p.m., TVA Amateur and Pro Volleyball 4th – 7th St 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Vans Presents the Coastal Edge Vendor Village @ Lidl Main Stage, 4th Street 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Vendor Village 11:30 a.m., Free Style FMX Monster Experience 2nd

Street 1:30 p.m., Free Style FMX Monster Experience 2nd Street 2–3 p.m., Vans Presents the Coastal Edge Rock the Block Fashion Show 3-4 p.m., DJ TY Street @ Lidl Main Stage 4th Street 3:30 p.m., Free Style FMX Monster Experience 2nd Street 4–5 p.m., I Heart Radio presents the Coastal Edge Miss ECSC Swimsuit Pageant 5:15–6:45 p.m., Jesse Chong Band @ Lidl Main Stage 4th Street 7-8:30 p.m., Passafire Band @ Lidl Main Stage 4th Street 8:45–10 p.m., The Expendables Band @ Lidl Main Stage 4th Street Aug. 27 7 a.m.–7 p.m.,Vans Pro/ Junior WSL and Amateur Heats 7 a.m.–9 p.m., Vans Presents Coastal Edge ECSC Merchandise Headquarters 8 a.m.–6 p.m., TVA Amateur and Pro Volleyball 4th – 7th St 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Vans Presents the Coastal Edge Vendor Village @ Lidl Main Stage, 4th Street 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Vendor Village 11:30 a.m., Free Style FMX Monster Experience 2nd Street 1:30 p.m., Free Style FMX Monster Experience 2nd Street 3–4 p.m., DJ TY Street @ Lidl Main Stage 4th Street 3:30 p.m., Free Style FMX Monster Experience 2nd Street 4–5 p.m., I Heart Radio presents the CE Miss ECSC Swimsuit Pageant Finals 5–6:30 p.m., Natures Child Band @ Lidl Main Stage 4th Street 6:45–8 p.m. SoPoz Band @ Lidl Main Stage 4th Street

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Ctr., Little Creek. $1200. 757-641-5299.

Plantation Lakes Chesapeake Townhouse 2

BRs; 2.5 bath; lake view deck and balcony. $1350/ mo. plus one month security dep (757) 646-1869.

Hornet 2000, 27’, queen rear bunk, sleeps 8,

Chevy 2002 Camaro T-top, new insp, excel

cond, $5500. 757-647-3954.

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

1 used handyman special, $5000 & $1200.

Snyder’s RV 499-8000.

refrigerator, good shape, $3500. 757-547-8563.

Radiance 2014 RV Cruiser 22’; SPS 4; 1 S/Out; EQ Sway Bar; Hitch; Unused Int/Ext Kitchens- ShowersPropane & Holding Tanks; $12,000; 346-8574

blemish, 76K mis., $7950. 757-403-4980.

NEED A CAR?

Winnebago 1997 Rialta 60k miles, $4512. Contact me at : (757) 656-2298

Handicapped

CALL 757-717-1715 VA DLR Honda 2007 Civic 5 speed. 4 other vehicles available. text or leave voice mail 4 Marshall at 510-6602835 4 appointment 2 see. deep creek area

Honda 2011 Accord, great running cond, new tires, silver, sell ASAP! $8500 obo. 757-285-4130

MAZDA 2014 6 TOURING AUTO AC LEATHER ALLOYS MUST SEE 30K MILES 14950.00 963-2299 TRINITY PRE-OWNED vadlr

Reunion in Chesapeake, VA Beautiful condo

Campers/RVs

CHEVROLET 2007 COBALT AC RECENT INSPECTION MUST SEE! GOOD MILES 3750.00 963-2299 TRINITY PRE-OWNED vadlr

80K mis., excel, $6300. 757-285-7202.

14th 10 AM on site. Move in ready. 2 BR, 2.5 Baths. VAF 662 www.vaauctionco.com 538-0123

TOYOTA 2014 CAMRY SE AUTO AC ALLOYS LEATHER 17K MILES MUST SEE! 15,950.00 963-2299 TRINITY PRE-OWNED AUTO vadlr

FLAGSTAFF POP-UPS-1 new demonstrator,

Kia 2013 Soul, 6 spd manual, fully equipped,

Va Bch-Greenbrier, Condo/ Great cond. Sept

average. Nice. $4300. 757-487-7101. Va. Dlr.

Chev ‘11 Corv.Gr Sport convert. 36K mi,blk/tan, leather,manual,nav,ex cond 757-486-5594 $36K

Kia 2002 Rio Good condition. Well maintained.

112,000 miles. $1200. Call 757-636-3095

10 & 11AM. 2201 Nashville Ave, 1525 Des Moines Ave VAF 662. www.vaauctionco.com 538-0123

Toyota 2007 Corolla LE, loaded, 4 dr, miles

CONSIGNMENTS WANTED! Let us clean,

ZERO DOWN? BAD CREDIT?

For Rent-Condo

Toyota 2006 Avalon XLS Excellent Condition, Grey with Tan Leather Interior. Fully Loaded, One Owner, 193K miles, $5200. 757-721-6254.

CADILLAC 2014 ATS AUTO FULLY LOADED EXCELLENT COND. MUST SEE! SAVE THOUSANDS! 15,950.00 963-2299 TRINITY PRE-OWNED vadlr

Rosewood Mem Park-4 plots, prime location, bench & tree nearby, $1600 each neg. 466-8929.

Pembroke Crossing-2 BR, 2.5 BA, near Town

SCION 2012 xB AUTO AC ALLOYS NAV NEW INSP. MUST SEE! SUPER NICE CAR 9,950.00 963-2299 TRINITY PRE-OWNED vadlr

Plymouth 1972 Duster Street/Strip, B-engine stroke to 500 cu. in. with a 4.15 stroke crank kit; transmission has a Turbo Action 8 in. converter, Indy Alum. head kit. Garage housed, retains original Rallye Red paint with white 340 stripes. All steel with a pin-on six pac fiberglass hood (not installed). Cost to build in excess of $20,000. Asking $12,750.

Call 757-404-2751 for more details.

Chevy 2009 Impala LT, loaded, black zero

Ports. For Unpd R.E. Tax Sept 12th on site

Drivers/ Transportation/ Shipping

Antiques & Classics Ford 1930 Coupe Yellow clear coat, 350 cu in, custom chassis, chopped top, bone leather like seats. $30,900 OBO SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY! 757-5623866

2 Cemetery plots Rosewood Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, Good Shepherd Garden, Section B, Lot 218, sites 1, 2. $550 for one or $1,000 for both.

Staff will show plots and help with paperwork. twolinkers1960@gmail.com

Labor Day. VAAR #1597. 722-9210

Mercedes 2007 SLK280, blue, V-6, loaded, gar kept, great cond, $13,500. 757-839-2037.

for rent in a great location: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2 car garage, and an office/bonus room.

Ten minutes from Greenbrier and ten minutes from Downtown Norfolk/Waterside. This NEW maintenance free neighborhood includes a pool, clubhouse, park and much more. Move-in ready now! Asking $1725/month

Wheelchair vans from $9995 Mobility Works is the largest mobility dealer in Virginia and the nation with over 800 vehicles to choose from. VA approved. We have low rate financing available with approved credit. Located in the Military Circle area of Norfolk so we’re close to all points in Tidewater. We have experience and compassion to find the best solution for your needs. Mobility Works @ 6059 E. Virginia Beach Blvd.,Norfolk.Give us a call today @757-455-9889.

DROP BY AND VISIT OUR SHOWROOM AT 6059 E. VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD. NORFOLK.

Contact: moniquew7@gmail.com East Coast Equipment is now accepting applications for the positions of Service Technician for our Chesapeake, VA and Hertford, NC locations. Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in maintenance and repair of agricultural equipment, hydraulic & electrical systems, and a good driving record. We offer a competitive benefits package with a matching 401k plan and performance based bonuses. Apply online at www.eastcoastequip.com.

Accounting/ Finance Income Tax Class - FULL SCHOLARSHIPS For Military Spouses and Wounded Warriors Learn from the best: - Extra income earning potential - Convenient locations - Flexible schedules ENROLL NOW!! Classes filling fast!

Register at hrblock.com/class Scholarship Code 22160

For Rent-Furnished Apts Motel 6-Ocean View. New rms, near fishing pier, $230 wk, kitchenette avail. Pet ok. 757-480-9611

For Rent-Norfolk Apts A Newer Remodeled 1 BR apt., walk-in closet,

E. Ocean View. $650. Water included. 646-2398.

GHENT-8 Great Locations

1 & 2 BR, free heat & hot H20, $650-$995.

Meredith Mgmt. 622-8233 www.RENTMEREDITH.com

$300 Moves You In. $720 Mo.

Ingleside Square Apts. 3515 Gatling Ave. 466-8111

Little Creek Rd-2 BR Twnhse. Central heat/air, carpet. $700-$730. Credit 4 req’d. (888)368-5920 Ask About Our Specials Meredith Mgmt. www.RENTMEREDITH.com OCEAN VIEW’S BEST-5 Locations, 1-2 BR, extras Near beach, air, laundry. www.capitalrentalsva.com

Some/Most Utils. 625-7110. 623-8383

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

For Rent-Portsmouth Apts Automotive/ Mechanics Automotive Technicians Wanted

Hiring all levels of technicians.

Top dollar for the right applicant with experience on all makes/models. State Inspector is a major bonus! Guaranteed work! Contact Taylor Kool at 757-393-0020 to apply. Mon-Fri. No Weekends!

BODY SHOP TECH NEEDED

VVery busy collision center pro shop. looking to expand. Top dollar paid to the right applicant with I-Car certification. Exp a must. M-F . No Weekends. Contact Harry Collins at 757-393-0020 to apply.

Building & Construction/ Skilled Trades Facilities Director - Dare County Schools Engineering degree/commercial contractor’s license preferred. Visit www.daretolearn.org employment opportunities. Reply to Dr. John Donlan: donlanjo@daretolearn.org

Painter II #22520

The City of Virginia Beach Department of Public Works is recruiting for an experienced Painter with at least 4 years of experience in painting and knowledge of stains, sealers, solvents and most paints, spray equipment, lifts and safe practices. For more information and to apply online by 8/23/17 go to www.vbgovcareers.com EOE

CALL ABOUT FREE HALF MO. RENT SPECIAL!! $250 Sec Deposit. Starting at $675. 393-2111

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

For Rent-Peninsula House Buckroe Beach Langley Air Force Base 3br

brk all appl, C/A, Deck,Fen.yard,Shed,carpet deposit,cr.check 975.00 mo.757-851-2130

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

Furnished $500/mth Call 757-340-4835

Kempsville- Priv. entrance & bath, $650 inclu all

utils & cable. Pet ok. Dep. required. 757-717-0129

Norfolk, Wards Corner-On busline, $600 mo.

Priv. entrance & deck. 757-338-7188, 469-4355.

No Suffolk $575 Large room available end Aug near I-664. No smoking/pets 757-582-4211

Ocean Lakes Room for rent with full access

to kitchen, laundry, and a private bathroom. Utilities are included. $500.00 a month. Call 757-721-3368 and ask for Rita

Portsmouth-Central air/heat, cable ready.

Clean, disability ok. $525 mo. 757-737-4002.

Share Townhome, working professional to

share unfurnished Va. Beach twnhme. Clean, safe, $900 mo+ 1/2 utils. G. Selby 757-486-4432.

Va. Beach-New bedrm. with new 1/2 bath.

MINI 2013 COUPE S Garage kept, salt and pepper ext, leather seats, manual, 22,400 miles. Must see. $14,700. 460-1231.

business services 757.622.1455

Additions Additions, Sunrooms, Roofs, Decks & Other home Improvements. Chesapeake Office 757-274-4533. Suffolk Office 986-3777. BBB Accredited. www.builderscorporation.com

Attorneys

DIVORCE/WILLS

Uncontested. $395 + $86 filing fee.

No court appearance req’d. Wills $275 Member BBB. Se Habla Espanol Hilton Oliver, atty. 757-490-0126

Brick Block Work Professional Brick Repairs.

30 Years Exp. Cosmetic & Structural, Steps, Walls, Etc. Call Earl Smith 757-270-0578

Concrete/Asphalt 10X40 Driveway $1950 or 15’X15’ patio w/stone fire pit. 35 yrs. exp.

Call Mark 757-633-4765 for all your concrete & hardscape needs.

S & H Enterprise 20 Yrs. Concrete Exp. All types of concrete work driveways, stamped & exposed. We Accept Card Cards 652-4050. www.shabazznva.com WHY PAY MORE?

Only $5-$6 Per Square Foot Complete.

Since 1960. Call Joe Beale 757-297-6698.

Electrical Work

Experience is necessary. Plenty of Work.

Call for more information 757-543-8958

Engineering/ Architecture Electronics Eng. for design micro-circuit of invention for substantial owner share. 757 686-7904

Team Cleaning, No Nights or Weekends. Must be able to drive your own vehicle. Milieage paid. Call for appointment - 757-499-3795

Government/ Civil Service

For Rent-To Share VA BEACH - LYNNHAVEN

Share Lg 5 BR House. Huge Kit/Liv Rm. Lg Yd, Washer & Dryer, Tiki Bar, Hot Tub, Professional, Clean, No Drama, Reliable, Helpful.

Master BR w/bath $700 mo. Also 2 BR avail. neg

AWESOME DEAL. TEXT 757-779-1056

For Rent-Va. Beach Apts OCEANA/HILLTOP AREA Newly renovated

throughout, Spacious 2 BR, 1 BA. $795/mo. 631-1306.

For Sale-Chesapeake Home Oster mixer, LOTS of attachments! $150 on Yahoo, ours only $45!

757-482-0336, tg.owen@verizon.net.

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

For Sale-Mobile Home

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY- Learn all

ACTION ONE FENCE & DECK

Custom wood, alum., chain link, vinyl. Quality work, great prices. Free Est. 35 Yrs. Exp. 757-438-7057.

Floors

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

Maintenance Maintenance Technician

needed for apartment community in Norfolk. Applicants must be HVAC certified, have a valid driver’s license and be familiar with all phases of apartment maintenance. Excellent pay and benefits to include FREE health insurance and 401K. Email resume to jenny@kotarides.com

NEW FLOORING FAST!!

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

CALL 453-8000 for your free quote.

Garages D&W Garages - 20x24' $15,995; 24x24' $17,995; 24x30’ $20,995; w/Slab & Vinyl Siding.

Call 465-0115 or 362-1833. dandwgarages.com

General Repairs H AFFORDABLE SAME DAY REPAIR H All Handyman, Int & Ext: Bathrooms, Small Jobs, Remodel. 30 Yrs. Exp. BBB A+ Rating. 430-2612.

Home Improvements AIR-DUCT CLEANING

UNIVERSAL DUCT CLEANING FREE INSPECTIONS Member BBB 757-502-0200 B & B Handyman Services-No job too

renovations, bathrooms, kitchens, fences & decks, tile, painting, gutter maintenance, 757-839-7771.

House Cleaning FREE CLEANING-(10) free 1 hour cleaning for

Northwest VB Open House Aug 20th 1-4pm Eagle Woods & Colonial Run MHC 1275 Baker Rd/Northampton Blvd 757-464-0770 LOT 121 Brand New Commodore Blazer $49,995

Open House-Va. Beach 5941 Echingham Dr./Greenbrier. Condo.

Great cond. 2BR 2.5 Baths. Sat & Sun 1-4 PM. VAF 662 www.vaauctionco.com 538-0123

Wanted To Rent I Am Looking For A Small House or a

private room to rent, 757-572-0108.

757-478-3474

Moving-Hauling (A) FAMILY TRASH MAN

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

20 yrs exp, lic & ins. 485-1414

ATTICS & GARAGES CLEANED

Contents hauled away, also tree limbs & shrubs.

Call 934-2258

B & J MOVING

Reasonable Rates, Licensed & Insured. bandjmoving.com 757-576-1290

Painting/Decorating APainter Painting & Pressure Washing, exteri-

or/interior, walls, fences, staining, drywall repairs, wallpaper, free estimate. Call Lacy 757-218-7038.

E & P Painting & Drywall, new drywall &

repair, popcorn ceiling removal, wallpaper hanging & removal, deck staining, power washing, painting interior & exterior. Lic’d/Inusured. 757-512-4433

Pest Control

UNIVERSAL PEST & TERMITE. FREE INSPECTIONS. 757-502-0200 (Mention This Ad and Get $25 Off)

Plumbing/Heating/Air A Honest Plumbing. 408-7555 Master Plumber of 32 years Also: Painting Electrical ***HONEST RATES***

NORFOLK PLUMBING, INC.

D & J Home Improvements. Complete

Healthcare/ Medical

MOBILE MECHANIX

We Service All Lawn Mowers & Tractors Including John Deere

DRYWALL REPAIRS 757-497-DONE (3663)

small or large, by the job or by the hour. See us on Facebook. Free Estimates. 757-472-3518.

areas of IT. Great pay and benefits, $ for school. HS grads ages 17-34. No exp needed.

Call Mon-Fri 1800-533-1657

Lawn Maintenance

Decks & Fencing

VB-Furn BR, liv rm, TV, cable + priv. half bath in

security $150. Must have job/car. 757-692-7050.

pilotezads.com

Plastering/Drywall

No smoking. Dep. $250, $600 mo. 757-802-3104.

VB-Furnished, TV, clean. Week’s rent & week’s

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10% OFF ABSOLUTELY ANY JOB

Free Estimates $100 OFF ANY BREAKER BOX COLE ELECTRIC - 498-2653

mobile home, lg priv. lot. $400 mo+ dep. 390-5898

Siding SubContractor or Hourly Installer

Experienced Locksmith Wanted Must have valid driver’s license. Exp. in commercial, residential and automotive locksmith. Only experienced locksmiths considered. Call 757-328-5625.

Union & Confederate. 757-610-1898.

LARRY ZEDD

www.barrettstreet.com

General/Other

Civil War Photographs Wanted

ANTIQUES & ESTATES

13% Buyer’s Prem. discounted 3% for Cash/Check.

Barrett Street Auction 2645 Dean Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 757-463-1911 Tom Giroux VAAF #229

Cavapoochons (6)M $1800 (1)F $2000 parents on site health guar adoption ready 8/15 deposit $500 c/t #757-618-6569 email: vacavapoochons@yahoo. com like us on FB “Va Cavapoochons”

full Persian kittens $300.00- not registered -text 757-291-1472 or 757-291-8206 for more information and photos.

RAY HIGGINS

See www.facebook.com/barrettstreetauction.

Preview: Fri., Aug. 25 - 9 am to 5 pm

Good Things To Eat

English Bulldog Pups-1 male, 3 females, 1st shots, ready 8/22/17. 8 wks. old, 804-314-1947.

A Basic

Automobile Advertising, Metal Signs, mid 1800’s oil on board by Philadelphia artist George B Wood, old license plates, antique oak and mahogany bedrooms, Terminator Slot Machine, Nags Head Hammock, Polywood pool furniture, Outdoor Furniture, 10’ Sailboat, Sterling Flatware, Lladros, Hummels, Costume Jewelry, Designer Handbags, Kenmore Elite Oasis Front Load Washer & Dryer, Husqvarna riding mower, Morgan & Peace silver dollars, antique Girandoles, Beatles and assorted rock and blues records, Rolling Stone signed litho, 12G barrels, antique percussion side by sides, Watt, Waterford, Desert Rose china, vintage Pyrex, Polish Pottery, Longaberger, Retro Lamps ...

TOO MANY ITEMS TOO LIST.

China cabinet, server, $350. 757-857-6767.

Garage Sale - Portsmouth

American Antique Buyer

AUCTION CENTER

Complete Din Rm Set, table/w 6 chairs, full

Multi-Fam Yd Sale, 4406 W.Norfolk Rd, 8/26 at 7am . .

Antiques & Collectibles

8:00 AM Sat., August 26 BARRETT STREET

Phoebus Auction Gallery. Next Auction

3LBS 12WK OLD MALTIPOO MALE BLACK AND WHITE W/ 2 SETS OF SHOTS $800 757-761-2882

Suffolk Meadows COMMUNITY YARD SALE Aug 26 7am-noon, 306 Crown Arch, Furniture, tools, etc.

AUCTION-Sat., August 26, @ 9:30 AM DALE OLD WRECKER SERVICES 1340 HEAD OF RIVER RD. CHESAPEAKE, VA 30+ Tow In & Abandoned Autos

Golden Tech Mobility ScootersWe are Tidewater’s largest Golden Tech dealer. We are located in the Military Circle area of Norfolk. We have the low price guarantee and free shipping. Drop by a pick out your scooter today. Mobility Works @ 6059 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. Norfolk 455-9889.

Pets-Dogs,Cats,Other

Garage Sale - Suffolk

Call 757-459-8050

Jack’s Towing, monthly auto auction 3rd Sat.

Call 757-481-5375.

Ultrasound Nice GE Logiq 3 W/2probes Used Works Great C-Doppler $2000 OBO 757-364-1646

Church Yard Sale Sat.8/26 w/Spaces to sell.$12.

7-2 @ PAPUMC.208 S Plaza Trail 23452. 340-5775

AUTO AUCTION

Police seized vehicles. Keys/Most cars run.

Sat, August 26, 12 Noon. 1132 Harmony Rd. Norfolk, VA. (Next Door To Jacks Towing) Randy Fiel VA.A.R. 963

WANTED: High-End Film Camera Collections.

Medical Supplies

August ShopNRoe Hickory Ruritan Club August 26th 2017 9am - 1pm 15 LuLaRoe Consultants & Other Vendors 1000’s of pieces to chose from something for every size 00-26! Kids items will also be available to shop Bring in this ad for $5 off *exclusions apply*

Auctions

ARISTOCRAT TOWING

trying us out. 1 Per Person. Regular 2 hr cleaning $75. Ms. Perfection Cleaning 757-353-3872.

Landscape/Gardening COMPLETE YARD WORK-Weeding, mulching, trimming, planting & transplanting of grass, trees & shrubbery. Clean Ups, 25 Yrs Exp. 757-918-4152.

Lawn Maintenance Affordable Cuts - Landscaping, Lawn & Tree Service, Edging & Mulching. Grass Cut - Minimum Charge $60. Lic & Ins. Credit Cards Accepted, We Do Anything In The Yard. Free Est. 472-8370

“THE ORIGINAL” 757-466-0644 “YOUR PLUMBERS IN THE BRIGHT YELLOW TRUCKS”

Power Washing ALL-BRITE PRESSURE WASHING, LLC.

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

Roofing-Guttering BAY ROOFING-Shingle, torch down roofs

only. 30 yrs. exp. Licensed/Insured. 10% Off Seniors/Military. Veteran Owned. 757-753-8426.

CALVIN’S ROOFING REPAIR - Roofing of all types-shingles/gutters. Free est. 10% Ad Discount.

30+ yrs exp. BBB. Lic/Insured. 757-382-0031.

J.K. ROOFING

LEAKING ROOF, REPAIR SPECIAL 30 YEAR ARCHITECT SHINGLE. $1.99 PER SQ. FT. GUTTER & SIDING. PLUS HANDYMAN. LICENSED & INSURED

Call (757) 880-5215

Siding

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

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

Frank’s Siding & Repairs 227-8964 Repairing Siding & Trim. Also Small & Large Jobs.

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

Tree Service 100% ALL TREE & SHRUB REMOVAL Pruning, Broken Limbs, Bucket Truck, Overgrowth Removal & Cleanup. Lic & Ins. 757-282-3823.

Godwin Tree Service-Pro-trimming & total removal of trees & stumps. No job too large or too small, Free Est. Lic/Ins. BBB. 237-1285. 816-3759 H AMERICANTREESERVICE.CO H

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

FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | AUG 24, 2017 | THE FL AGSHIP | C7 Handicapped Wanted Automobiles

Wheelchair vans from $9995 Mobility Works is the largest mobility dealer in Virginia and the nation with over 800 vehicles to choose from. VA approved. We have low rate financing available with approved credit. Located in the Military Circle area of Norfolk so we’re close to all points in Tidewater. We have experience and compassion to find the best solution for your needs. Mobility Works @ 6059 E. Virginia Beach Blvd.,Norfolk.Give us a call today @757-455-9889.

DROP BY AND VISIT OUR SHOWROOM AT 6059 E. VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD. NORFOLK.

Motor Homes Winnebago 2011, 31J bunkhouse, loaded,

excel cond, 32K mis., NADA book $59,395. Now $49,995. Snyder’s RV 499-8000.

Motorcycles Harley 2008 Road King Excellent condition, garage kept, 13000 mi. Extras. 10k. 757-620-6003

MISSING!-MY 1ST CAR-ORANGE 1973 VW SUPER BEETLE! PLEASE HELP find Gertie.

Bought her 1973,VW dealer Laskin Rd.,sold 1993-94,someone Va. Bch. Gertie had CB antenna on top,vin 1332325451. PLEASE CALL 757-412-0506 if you see Gertie,or own this car.

I would like to make offer to buy her back. I MISS HER!

4-Wheel Drives Ford 2004 Explorer XLT Sport Utility 4D Sirius XM Radio, New tires, Brake rotors & pads; Oil, Coolant, Brake fluid service. Vehicle available 1 September 2017. Cargo motor Vehicle Report Available. Very good condition. Inspection till 11/2017. $4.4000, 757-300-7462 JEEP 2000 Grand Cherokee Ltd State Inspected.

Very Clean 156K miles. $2795 757-464-2100

Harley 2016 Tri-Glide, excel cond, all the extras, 1500 mis., $29,000. 757-556-6831.

Harley Davidson 2015 FLHTK Limited Like new. Removable Tour Pack, 17000 mi, Dark Green/black, pinstriped, GPS, weather band, CB, etc. $19K OBO. 757-871-0331

Honda 2014 CBR500R, gar kept, 140 mis., red & black, brand new cond, $5000. 228-6656.

Sport Utility Vehicles

NEWS, BLOGS,

Chevy 2002 Surburban LT Leather, Loaded, very low miles,new inspection, must see, Call for details. $5,000. 757-427-7031 Ford 2007 Edge SEL PLUS, AWD, Black, Gas, Auto, 3.200$, 3.5L V6, 70k miles, call 757-743-2539

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FORD 2011 EXPEDITION XLT 4x4 LEATHER ROOF REAR ENT. FULLY LOADED MUST SEE! 17775.00 963-2299 TRINITY PRE-OWNED vadlr JEEP 2014 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO 4X4 AUTO AC ALLOYS FULLY LOADED BLUETOOTH MUST SEE! 18,975.00 963-2299 TRINITY PRE-OWNED vadlr

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Toyota 2016 RAV 4, 6,200 mis., back-up camera, Bluetooth, gray. $22,000. 510-6552.

Trucks Toyota 2005 Tacoma Prerunner, Blue SR5, 89Kmi, $13,000 757-409-0846

Vans Honda 2015 Odyssey EX-L White exterior; gray leather interior; 17,900 miles; $27,000; 757-8312889

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

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

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AFTER $500 MILITARY BONUS CASH WHEN FINANCED THROUGH CHRYSLER CAPITAL

GET $500 MILITARY BONUS CASH5 AT THE JEEP MILITARY EVENT. 1. OFFER FOR WELL-QUALIFIED CURRENT LESSEES OF COMPETITIVE VEHICLES (EXCLUDES ALL OTHER FCA VEHICLES) THROUGH ALLY FINANCIAL BASED ON MSRP EXAMPLE WITH A 2XJ PACKAGE AND OPTIONAL 9-SPEED AUTO. TRANSMISSION AFTER $5,000 IN TOTAL CASH ALLOWANCE, PLUS $0 ACQUISITION FEE. TOTAL DUE AT SIGNING INCLUDES A DOWN PAYMENT OF $2,360 AND FIRST MONTH’S PAYMENT. TOTAL MONTHLY PAYMENTS EQUALS $3,336. TAX, TITLE AND LICENSE AND DEALER DOCUMENTATION FEES ARE EXTRA. OFFER REQUIRES A DEALER CONTRIBUTION WHICH MAY AFFECT FINAL COST. LESSEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EXCESS WEAR AND TEAR AND MILEAGE CHARGE IF VEHICLE IS RETURNED AT END OF TERM. OPTION TO PURCHASE AT LEASE END AT A RESIDUAL PRICE. EACH PARTICIPATING DEALER’S ACTUAL TERMS MAY VARY. NOT ALL LESSEES WILL QUALIFY. RESIDENCY RESTRICTIONS APPLY. MUST TAKE RETAIL DELIVERY BY 9/5/17.

2. OFFER FOR WELL-QUALIFIED RETURNING FCA LESSEES THROUGH CHRYSLER CAPITAL BASED ON MSRP EXAMPLE WITH A 23E PACKAGE AFTER $5,250 IN TOTAL CASH ALLOWANCE, PLUS A $0 ACQUISITION FEE. TOTAL DUE AT SIGNING INCLUDES A DOWN PAYMENT OF $2,760 AND FIRST MONTH’S PAYMENT. TOTAL MONTHLY PAYMENTS EQUALS $8,604. TAX, TITLE AND LICENSE AND DEALER DOCUMENTATION FEES ARE EXTRA. OFFER REQUIRES A DEALER CONTRIBUTION WHICH MAY AFFECT FINAL COST. LESSEE IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR EARLY LEASE TERMINATION FEES, EXCESS WEAR AND TEAR AND MILEAGE CHARGE PLUS A $395 DISPOSITION FEE IF VEHICLE IS RETURNED AT END OF TERM. CURRENT LEASE MUST END BY 9/4/18. OPTION TO PURCHASE AT LEASE END AT PRE-NEGOTIATED PRICE PLUS A $350 FEE. EACH PARTICIPATING DEALER’S ACTUAL TERMS MAY VARY. NOT ALL LESSEES WILL QUALIFY. RESIDENCY RESTRICTIONS APPLY. MUST TAKE RETAIL DELIVERY BY 9/5/17. 3. 0% APR FINANCING FOR 72 MONTHS EQUALS $13.89 PER MONTH PER $1,000 FINANCED FOR WELL-QUALIFIED BUYERS REGARDLESS OF DOWN PAYMENT WHEN FINANCED THROUGH CHRYSLER CAPITAL. NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY. RESIDENCY RESTRICTIONS APPLY. TAKE RETAIL DELIVERY BY 9/5/17. 4. FINANCING FOR WELL-QUALIFIED BUYERS. NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY. RESIDENCY RESTRICTIONS APPLY. OFFER ENDS 9/5/17. 5. OFFER AVAILABLE TO ACTIVE MILITARY, ACTIVE MILITARY RESERVE, AND RETIRED MILITARY AND RETIRED MILITARY RESERVE WITH HONORABLE DISCHARGE. HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS AND 100% DISABLED VETERANS ARE ELIGIBLE WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF DISCHARGE DATE. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. OFFER ENDS 1/2/18. JEEP IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF FCA US LLC.