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USDA, DoN visit to USS Monterey reinforces commitment to greater energy security Press Release

■ his tour U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack (wearing blue) speaks to Capt. Thomas Kiss, Commanding Officer of the USS Monterey (CG 61) and Adm. John C. Harvey, Jr., Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command during his tour of the Monterey.

Department of the Navy for Energy Public Affairs

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Photos by MC1 Rafael Martie

Developing the next generation of advanced biofuels for our nation’s military is both a national security issue and an economic issue.” - U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy Tom Hicks toured the USS Monterey (CG 61) at Naval Station Norfolk, Sept. 9, highlighting the commitment of both agencies to greater energy security for the nation’s military.

During the tour, Vilsack and Hicks discussed the tremendous opportunities advanced biofuels hold for reducing America’s dependence on foreign oil while creating more jobs in rural communities.

“Developing the next generation of advanced biofuels for our nation’s military is both a national security issue and an economic issue,” said Vilsack. “By utilizing renewable energy produced on American soil, our military forces will become less reliant on fuel that has to be transported long distances and often through choke points that can be disrupted during times of conflict. Meanwhile, a strong and diverse biofuels industry will support good-paying jobs in rural America that can’t be shipped overseas. Through this joint effort, USDA and the U.S. Navy have the opportunity to create a model for American energy security, while ensuring the safety of our troops and the long term viability of our Armed Forces.”

“Secretary Vilsack’s leadership and the work carried out by USDA on alternative fuel is so critical to

» see ENERGY | A11

Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW/AW) John Kotara, a member of USS Theodore Roosevelt’s (CVN 71) run club, nears the finish line of the Rock ’n’ Roll Half Marathon in Virginia Beach, Sept. 2.

IKE recognizes National Suicide Prevention Week

By MC3 Rob Rupp

■ learn more For more stories related to suicide prevention, see USS EISENHOWER, AT SEA Through a series of sched- pages A8 and B4. uled events, Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (Ike) (CVN 69) legal action, work-related is promoting suicide preven- problems, physical health tion and raising awareness for issues, and financial problems. available methods to get help Throughout the week, induring National Suicide Pre- formation will be available to vention Week, Sept. 9 - 15.

Ike Sailors on the ship’s mess Aboard Ike, each day will decks to encourage awareness focus on different triggers for and to present techniques for suicide, including: relation- suicide prevention. ship problems, discipline and “We wanted to make trainUSS Dwight D. Eisenhower Public Affairs

ing material available to the crew,” said Senior Chief Cryptologic Technician (Technical) Abel Griego, the suicide prevention coordinator aboard Ike. “We hope Sailors come out to the mess decks to gain information

» see SUICIDE | A11

MCSN Casey Cosker

USS ROOSEVELT RUN CLUB COMPETES IN HALF MARATHON

By MCSN Casey Cosker USS Theodore Roosevelt Public Affairs

VIRGINIA BEACH

Nominations being accepted for 2012 MCOYs ■ how finalists are chosen Finalists will be selected based on individual merits in the area of volunteer service and civic involvement.

Press Release Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce

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The Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce (HRCC) is now accepting nominations for the 2012 Samuel T. Northern, Military Citizen of the Year (MCOY) award.

Nominations are open to active duty E-6 and below. Nominees for this community service award must

SAILOR BALANCES CAREER, FARM A VFC-12 pilot from NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach and his wife run a farm that produces goat’s milk and eggs.

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demonstrate active participation in off-duty community activities in addition to criteria expected of an enlisted military member. The award is not for a single act, but rather for sustained community service in the Hampton Roads area for a period of at least one year, but not more than two years. All nominations must be received by Sept. 21.

MILITARY LEADS IN TBI CARE The proper management of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) is returning most service members with mildTBI back to the field within five days, according to an Army neurologist. » see B10

» see AWARDS | A11 ANNUAL AIR SHOW COMES TO NAS OCEANA See this week’s C section for coverage on the 2012 NAS Oceana Air Show.

Sailors from USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) run club competed in the Rock ’n’ Roll Half Marathon in Virginia Beach, Sept. 2.

The 13.1-mile run is an annual event which not only provides the challenge of running a half marathon, but also includes free concerts by rock musicians. This year’s lineup included Train and Cheap Trick.

The idea for having TR Sailors participate in the event and all the coordination came from a member of the club, Interior Communications Electrician 3rd Class Laura Auer.

“The run club has been involved in about eight races this year – both participating in the races and volunteering at races,” said Auer. “Our participation has grown throughout the year.”

The race started at approximately 7 a.m., so many of the runners had to leave their houses very early in the morning to beat traffic and make it to the starting line on time.

“I woke up really early, and I’m a little bit tired,” said Marley Oldham, TR’s fit boss on the morning of the race. “Now that we’re here with the music going, I’m very excited. I’m ready to have a good time.”

The Rock ’n’ Roll Half Marathon was

» see RACE | A11

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Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Command Master Chief focuses on Sailors, success

By MCC (AW/SW) Christina M. Shaw Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Public Affairs

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Command Master Chief (CMDCM) Dominick Torchia, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic doesn’t need to boast about his numerous tours or his many accomplishments for it to ring clear that he is serious about getting results for the Navy and for the region. And he is inspiring young Sailors to follow his lead.

Torchia, who entered the Navy in 1982, learned very early on – even prior to the Navy – about the importance of hard work, strength, determination and family values. “[My father] was a hard worker. One of the things I learned from him was that you need to take care of your family and you need to work hard,” said Torchia. “My mother was a very good woman – a strong woman – so she also taught me about strength and to do anything you have to do to get the family through.”

Throughout his naval career, Torchia has adapted to changes and advancements seamlessly, but even after more than 30 years of service, he still believes strongly in perseverance,

hard work and taking care of Sailors and their families.

“In my first mess as a chief, I learned that – even as a group – you can take a bad situation and change it in such a way that you can be positive in the process.

Positive in what you want the results to be,” he said. “It taught me what the power of unity can do.”

To him, the bottom line is the people around you, and working together to accomplish a goal. This is no small task and it requires an effort from everyone involved.

“People are important to me.

Through different experiences, the one thing that is most important in people’s lives is knowing that they have someone to go to confide in, and that they can trust,” he explained.

“I try to give that to Sailors because I think it’s important that I care about people. I know in the end that in helping people – especially Sailors in the Navy – that it will lead to the success of the Navy, the command, and more importantly, their lives. I want people to be successful in their lives!”

This is immediately noticeable upon meeting him in person. His charismatic demeanor and his genuine concern for the well being of others

is still top priority for him. And he’s not above giving credit to those that have helped him along the way.

“I couldn’t have done this without my wife,” he said.

“She’s been with me my entire career. I can honestly say that without the support of a strong family, I wouldn’t have been successful.”

Torchia is also extremely familiar with what it takes to get the job done in the region. He has held the CMDCM position for three commands prior to his current role, but despite similarities in jobs, his new role presents a challenging new leadership element ... one that he welcomes with open arms.

“It’s a big job. I kind of knew what the regions did, but I didn’t understand at what level until I sat in this seat,” he said.

“My initial focus is to make sure that there is constant communication between us [the region] and the installations. I want to be more in the receive mode versus the send mode. I used to be an installation CMC, and sometimes I felt there were a lot of things that were pushed down. There wasn’t a lot of thought into what we needed as an installation. I’ve expressed to the installations that my main goal is to constantly communi-

cate and not only disseminate as much information as possible for them to be successful, but rather hear what they need to keep the region aligned and standardized – making everybody successful.”

In the short period of time that he has been at the region, Torchia believes strongly in the staff he is leading and he has the full force behind him from the front.

“I’m very impressed with what I see within our staff and within the organization,” said Torchia. “I can tell that the staff is very engaged. They really care about what they do and they are focused on warfighters and family, doing everything they need to do to help the installations be successful.”

This is only the beginning.

With a positive outlook, Torchia is ready to take off and spread his success to all within his reach.

“The success of the fleet, the families, the warfighters and our programs will have a big impact on our Navy as a whole, and it will help the Navy be successful in its mission,” he said. “Because we will take care of the little things the Sailors need, keeping the morale high, which will then spread out to their work centers.”

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Navy shore installations to realign facilities services Press Release Commander, Navy Installations Command Public Affairs

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Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) released a message, Aug. 30, outlining possible service level reductions at Navy shore installations worldwide.

Continuing fiscal demands have resulted in FY13 budget reductions across all CNIC programs. As a result, service levels in facility services may need to be reduced to meet revised budget controls.

“These reductions in facilities services are driven by our budget controls,” said

CNIC Director, Facilities and Environmental, Capt. J.P. Rios. “Reductions in trash and recycling pick up, landscaping maintenance, or restroom cleaning, may be a result of these reductions. These changes should not impact our day-to-day operations.”

Though most facility services are provided by contractors, there is no plan for service responsibilities to transfer to Sailors or civilian personnel.

The following are exempt from facility service reductions: ■ Joint bases/regions subject to DoD Supplemental Guidance for Implementing and Operating a Joint Base and DoDI

4001.01B “Installation Support.”

■ Advanced education review board institutions (U.S. Naval Academy, Naval War College, Naval Postgraduate School).

■ Child Development Centers (CDCs).

CNIC continues to evaluate future service standards and business rules. Navy Region and Installation Commanders shall coordinate with their Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Engineering Facilities Command (FEC), Public Works staffs and affected tenant commands to plan for direct cost-reduction measures.

The reduction of facilities services is anticipated to begin in FY13.

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DOWN ON THE FARM as two horses. Like many of the animals, they have names – Diamond and Chestnut.

And both horses are regularly ridden by the couple.

Only the milking goats, two family dogs and horses were purchased; all of the other animals were either given to the couple, mostly as rescues.

Initially, they responded to free ads on Craigslist and they would go out and pick up the animals. It didn’t take long to change that and now people who want a good home for their farm animals bring them out to the couple.

Zach shared that unfortunately, they have had people just dump animals over the gate in front of their home.

“Really prefer they not do that, just so we know where they’re coming from – their condition,” he said.

Many of their rescues have been nursed back to health, including a flock of ducks that arrived at the farm, skinny with abnormal black coloring. Now the flock is back to their healthy white feathers and weight.

Feeding this menagerie runs approximately $400$500 each month – a major expense – but they feel it’s all worth it. Occasionally they receive donations of feed or money for the animals, for which they are grateful. They sell the goat’s milk and eggs to help offset expenses. They are working on obtaining the 501-(c)3 status, which would make the farm and rescue a non-profit organization.

The Zurowestes also appreciate any volunteers who are willing to help with farm chores. Volunteers at any skill level – or lack of it – are welcome by the couple. Zach said there has been interest from a local Boy Scout troop, who could earn merit badges while helping with the animals and farm chores. For some volunteers, it’s the first time they have ever been on a farm and

VFC-12 pilot, wife combine careers with farm life

By Cathy Heimer The Jet Observer

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Six o’clock and it’s dinner time at Lt. Zach and Tiffany Zuroweste’s home in Chesapeake. But this isn’t a typical family scene that might be expected for the 33-year-old naval aviator and his 31-yearold wife. Instead of the expected high chairs or toddler meals, the couple is busy filling feed buckets, as nearly 100 chickens, a few ducks, geese, turkeys and two milking goats follow their every move from the house out to the barn.

Often times the Navy and the farm are not separate jobs. As Zach, an active duty F/A-18 pilot with Fighter Composite Squadron (VFC) 12 based at NAS Oceana, corrals the animals running across the driveway, he’s talking on his cell phone with his squadron, the “Omars,” – all the while holding a Phoenix rooster. Tiffany finishes scattering feed for the varying assortment of fowl and then turns her attention to the two milking goats. Expertly securing them in front of a full feeder, she milks each goat, getting nearly three-quarters of a gallon from each, something she does twice a day.

Although Zach taught her how to milk the goats, they agree she has far surpassed his skill.

“I used to do it in 10, but it only takes me eight minutes [per goat] now,” she said.

The farm and animal rescue has been “a trial by fire,” Tiffany explained. “I can’t believe how much I’ve learned.”

Roaming behind the fenced backyard – nearly six acres – are nine more goats, as well

seen the animals close up.

Several other animals have run of the inside of the Zuroweste home. They include: Kona, a 10-year-old golden retriever; Ozzy, a rescued macaw, now in his third home in four years; and Comanche, a 3-year-old chocolate lab. They are also on the waiting list to adopt a retired military working dog.

In their screened porch, away from the other animals, they have set up a small incubator for a young guinea fowl, the only surviving hatchling from a recent flock. Smaller than an adult palm, it sleeps quietly under the heat lamp, oblivious to the noise just feet away.

Because of his job and the amount of time he’s out of the area on detachments, Zach is quick to admit the farm couldn’t run without Tiffany, as well as a friend who is a farmhand, willing to help out whenever needed.

They happily open their farm to friends and co-workers.

“Many of the squadron folks bring their kids out here,” said Zach. “Many of them have never seen a real farm animal.”

Both feel this is something they were meant to do and their love of animals is obvious. Tiffany explains hers began as a very young child in Salt Lake City, where her parents would take her to a local farm, where she could indulge in her passion for animals. Many young women might have run the other way if their date was talking about how he wanted to own his own farm, but not Tiffany.

“I knew he was totally the guy for me!” she laughed.

The couple will celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary this December.

For Zach, the seed was planted to someday own a farm while growing up in New Haven, Mo. Although he readily admits the movie

Even as he’s doing the many chores around his farm, Lt. Zach Zuroweste (above) is frequently on his cell phone to his squadron on NAS Oceana. He and his wife Tiffany Zuroweste (left) keep a dairy farm consisting of chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys and two milking goats.

Photos by Harry Gerwien | Military Newspapers of Virginia

■ purchase their dairy products For more information about volunteering at the farm, or purchasing fresh goat’s milk or eggs, email Lt. Zach Zuroweste at zzuroweste1@me.com.

“Top Gun” inspired his desire to join the Navy and become a pilot, he never gave up on the idea of owning his own farm. It stayed in the back of his head, in the first few years as a junior enlisted Sailor, serving as part of the Presidential Honor Guard in Washington, D.C. Although Zach eventually earned his Bachelor’s degree at the University of Utah by using the Broadened Opportunity for Officer Selection and Training (BOOST) Program (now Seaman to Admiral-21) and went to flight school, he kept nurturing his dream.

Just after arriving in Hampton Roads in 2007, following a tour at Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 at NAS Lemoore, Calif., the couple finally began their search for an affordable farm. Although they loved living in Virginia Beach’s Courthouse Estates with great neighbors, a friend who is a real estate agent helped them locate the sixacre farm, with a dilapidated barn and house on Centerville Turnpike two years ago.

While affordable on a lieutenant’s pay, both buildings built in the 1940s needed a lot of work and Zach stresses “a lot.” They basically gutted and refinished the inside of the house themselves. The barn, which survived a fire many years ago, has been shored up with new plywood and the overgrown bushes, trees and weeds that covered it when the Zurowestes purchased it are long gone. Although the barn leaks, Zach said it “still pro-

vides a shelter.” And during heavy storms, they put up tarps to give the animals a safe harbor. A new fence surrounds their property – all their own handiwork, of course.

Zach’s not the only one with a career. Tiffany works as an equine, canine and human massage therapist, as well as a nanny for two young girls – one with special needs.

If that weren’t enough, she’s also a student at Old Dominion University working toward a Bachelor’s degree in forensic science. Despite two jobs and the farm, Tiffany explained, “I put my school on hold while Zach was doing his, so now it’s my turn.”

Children of their own are in the couple’s future, but not until Tiffany has finished her Bachelor’s degree. Until then, they are quite content with the more than 100 two and four-legged feathered and furry family members they have rescued.

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Steve Blount | Ingalls Shipbuilding The amphibious transport dock Arlington (LPD 24) recently returned from successful builder’s sea trials in the Gulf of Mexico.

Arlington (LPD 24) returns from successful builder’s sea trials ■ the builders Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) designs, builds and maintains nuclear and non-nuclear ships for the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard and provides after-market services for military ships around the globe.

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The amphibious transport dock Arlington (LPD 24), the eighth built at Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII), recently returned from successful builder’s sea trials in the Gulf of Mexico. The ship left HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division, Aug. 21, for three days of at-sea testing.

“Our shipbuilding team worked diligently to get this ship ready for sea,” said Doug Lounsberry, Ingalls’ vice president and program manager, LPD 17 Program. “The LPD team will continue to work just as hard getting Arlington ready for her acceptance trial in October.

LPD 24 proved her seaworthiness with strong performance in several different tests, including the ship’s propulsion, steering, navigation, communications and weapons.

The folks aboard did an outstanding job in operating this entire sea trial. I applaud each and every one of them.”

As with every ship built at Ingalls, a test and trials team thoroughly tested LPD 24’s major operational systems. More than 200 test events took place during the sea trials, including anchor handling, flight operations, ballasting and de-

ballasting the well deck, and compartment air balancing.

“The logistics it takes to conduct that many test events in a three-day period requires excellent planning by the test and trials team,” said Richard Schenk, Ingalls’ vice president of test and trials. “The team and the ship performed well. While there is still much work to do in preparation for U.S. Navy acceptance trials, I’m confident the LPD 24 HII/Navy team will have the ship ready. It is incumbent upon us to ensure the safety of every Sailor and Marine who will operate this amphibious ship. We do not take that responsibility lightly, and these sea trials prove it.”

The ship will now prepare for acceptance sea trials to demonstrate the same tests and operational success to the U.S. Navy’s Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV). The ship is scheduled to be delivered to the Navy this year.

The 11 ships of the LPD 17 class are a key element of the Navy’s ability to project power ashore. Collectively, they functionally replace more than 41 ships (the LPD 4, LSD 36, LKA 113 and LST 1179 classes of amphibious ships), providing the Navy and Marine Corps with modern, sea-based platforms that are networked, survivable and built to operate with 21st century platforms, such as the MV-22 Osprey.

For a few hours during his off-time every month, Precommissioning Unit Arlington’s (LPD 24) dental officer performs free dentistry for low-income members of the community at the Hampton Roads Dental Center at Chesapeake Care.

On Aug. 14, Lt. Jim Cominsky was joined by one of the command’s dental technicians, Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Michael Baker, at the center where they spent about three hours with two patients.

“The first patient we saw was given a comprehensive exam, which included a panoramic x-ray to check for disease, and we started a treatment plan,” said Cominsky. “For the second patient, I removed extensive decay – almost down to the bone – and built the tooth back up with glass ionomer, a restorative material.”

Like all the dental patients at the center, Angela Richardson has no medical or dental insurance, and a $20 administrative fee gets her free dental work for the next year.

This was her third visit to the clinic and she was grateful for the Arlington Sailors’ pro bono work.

“I’m very excited to get it done – it’s a blessing!” she beamed. “If it wasn’t for them, this dental work wouldn’t be getting done. I think they are awesome.”

Located on North Military Highway in Chesapeake, the center has five dental chairs and about 25 volunteer dentists, hygienists and dental assistants who treat as many as 45 patients a week.

“The staff we have here is just for continuity of care, and unfortunately, we don’t have enough,” noted Cissei Spruill, the center’s dental coordinator. “If it wasn’t for our volunteers, we would not be able to provide any service for our patients.”

Cominsky and Baker are among 11 of the dental professionals in the Navy who volunteer there.

“I like doing this, because it makes people smile, one tooth at a time,” said Baker. “Doing this helps me to develop my skills and it helps out the community.”

This was Baker’s first time volunteering at

MC1 Eric Brown Dental Officer Lt. Jim Cominsky (right) and Dental Technician Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Michael Baker perform free dentistry on a patient at the Hampton Roads Dental Center at Chesapeake Care, Aug. 14

Hampton Roads Dental Center – he has also devoted nine hours in the past few months to volunteering his professional services at Park Place Health and Dental Clinic in Norfolk.

Cominsky, who graduated from Ohio State University in 2010 with a doctorate of dental surgery, has been volunteering here since November. Since then, he has performed more than $8,000 in dental work on 23 patients.

“I volunteer to give back to the community – Chesapeake is the city that I live in,” he explained. “It’s rewarding to be able to do free dentistry – it’s a skill that most people don’t have.”

The volunteer work done by dental professionals fills a great need by those people living in the Hampton Roads area with incomes 200 percent below the federal poverty level.

“It’s a need that can’t be taken care of anywhere else,” said Spruill. “Patients can’t go anywhere else – they can’t go to the emergency room and have tooth removed when they are in pain, nor can they get it filled if there is a hole in it. The emergency rooms are only capable of providing an antibiotic and sometimes pain medicine, and then they tell the patient to find a dentist.

“We are that dentist and they call us to get that toothache under control.”

Cominsky and Baker are not the only Arlington Sailors who volunteer on a regular basis. So far in 2012, more than 300 Sailors serving at the shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss. and at the training detachment in Norfolk have devoted more than 4,700 hours to community service. In July, the command received President’s Volunteer Service Award – Gold, the top level of that award an organization can earn.

“Lt. Cominsky and Petty Officer Baker are exemplarily volunteers, because they are using their talents and unique skill sets to reach out into the community in ways most of us cannot,” said Arlington Volunteer Coordinator Chaplain Victoria Chappell. “We would like to see more volunteers everywhere doing that.”

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USS Fort McHenry departs Dublin; heads for APS

By Ens. Lara Price USS Fort McHenry Public Affairs

DUBLIN, IRELAND

The amphibious dock-landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) departed Dublin, Ireland after a four-day port visit, Sept. 3.

During the visit, Fort McHenry held an all hands call with several U.S. military officials, hosted a reception and held tours for local government and military officials. Many of the crew also attended the Emerald Isle Classic football game.

The all hands call was held in honor of Secretary of Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus; Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Johnathan Greenert; Vice Adm. Frank Pandolfe, Com-

■ the ship Fort McHenry, homeported in Virginia Beach, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

mander, U.S. 6th Fleet; and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Rick D. West.

The following day, Fort McHenry hosted a pre-game reception for the Emerald Isle Classic football game between the U.S. Naval Academy and University of Notre Dame.

Additional guests to the event included: U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff;

Ireland’s Prime Minister Enda Kenny; Daniel Rooney, U.S. ambassador to Ireland; and Irish Navy Commodore Mark Mellett, Irish naval service.

“I was very honored to ring on so many prestigious officials,” said Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Alfred Wright. “Not too many people in the Navy can say they have done that.”

After the reception, 300 Sailors and Marines made their way over to Aviva Stadium where the Naval Academy took on Notre Dame for a classic rivalry match.

“When the Navy and Notre Dame teams met on the gridiron, they were like titans on the field,” said Cmdr. Ray Hartman, Commanding Officer of Fort McHenry. “Even though our Navy team did

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert and Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus speak to Irish media aboard the amphibious docklanding ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) about the importance of the Emerald Isle Classic NCAA football game between Navy and Notre Dame.

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not win, it was already a win for the Irish and Americans alike. Fort McHenry thanks the people of Dublin for hosting us and opening their homes and hearts to the Sailors and Marines of the U.S. military.”

After the game, Fort McHenry opened the ship to the public for tours.

“The crew and Marines had a fantastic port visit in Dublin, Ireland,” said Cmdr.

Eric Kellum, Executive Officer of Fort McHenry. “We were honored to host the SECNAV’s reception aboard, provide tours to over 1,200 Irish citizens and root for Navy at the Emerald Isle Classic. We feel that this was a huge victory for the U.S. Navy, the United States and Ireland in building and strengthening relations with our Irish friends.”

Fort McHenry will next

make its way to Africa to continue it’s mission in Africa Partnership Station (APS) 2012. APS is an international security cooperation initiative, facilitated by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces EuropeAfrica, aimed at strengthening global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities in order to improve maritime safety and security in Africa.

USS PONCE: REFIT, RECLASSIFIED AND READY

By MC2 Toni Burton U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Public Affairs

USS PONCE, AT SEA

Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I) 15) continued to support military operations in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR), Aug. 27.

Ponce, once an amphibious transport dock (LPD) ship, is now the Navy’s first AFSB(I) with a combined crew of U.S. Navy Sailors and Military Sealift Command (MSC) civilian mariners.

“We’ve combined the best of two worlds,” said Capt.

Jon Rodgers, Commanding

Officer, USS Ponce. “We’ve merged the traditional military culture with the mariner’s culture.”

Ponce’s crew consists of approximately 165 MSC personnel and 55 Sailors, which is about 140 crew members less than that of a normal LPD. The military crew members are Individual Augmentees (IA) from different commands around the fleet.

“The ship’s operational capability has not decreased with the decrease in personnel manning,” said Rodgers. “It took a little time to adjust to working with the civilian mariners, but we work with a very good

group of people. Everyone works hard and takes pride in what we do out here.”

The MSC crew operates the supply, engineering, deck and navigation departments, while the military crew controls the combat systems, operations, communications and anti-terrorism/force protection (ATFP) departments.

“This ship is not only unique because it has an integrated crew – it is the first attempt to take a Navy ship, place it in this theater and use it for the staging of other units,” said Senior Chief Gunner’s Mate Allen Greyer, Ponce’s senior enlisted advisor.

As an AFSB(I), Ponce is able to stage people and equipment to support anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, anti-air warfare, mine countermeasure (MCM) operations, patrol craft (PC) and command and control.

“The ship operates its flight deck, well deck, upper and lower vehicle storage and operational working shops like the hydraulics shop, well shop, valve maintenance shop and filter cleaning shop to assist naval ships, submarines, PC’s and MCM’s in this AOR,” said Rodgers.

“AFSB(I) means that whether you want to conduct an un-

MC2 Toni Burton Military Sealift Command civil service mariners aboard Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I) 15) observe an astern replenishment at sea with the USS Dextrous (MCM 13).

derway replenishment aboard an MCM ship or PC, we can do that. If we need to give supporting parts to an MCM, we can do that too,” said Greyer.

“In addition, it gives in the-

ater commanders the ability to launch other missions from Ponce. Ponce is a great tool to move people and equipment around in the region to support ongoing missions.”

Jason Dunham departs Haifa

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Guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) departed Haifa, Israel, for the second time on her maiden deployment following a scheduled four-day port visit, Sept. 3.

The crew’s first visit to Haifa was during exercise Reliant Mermaid 2012 with the Israeli naval force, but this time, Sailors welcomed some rest and relaxation, and the chance to take part in tours sponsored by Jason Dunham’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) program.

Tours included a trip to the Dead Sea and the ancient Jewish fort of Masada, as well as a walking tour of the Old City of Jerusalem.

“Masada was fascinating,” said Interior Communications Electrician 3rd Class Kaitlyn Roberts. “It was a surreal experience being able to float without trying. It really relaxed everyone because the bus ride back was very quiet.”

Sailors said Jason Dunham’s MWR committee did an excellent job organizing the tours for the port visit.

“It’s great MWR can organize and chip in on these tours for us. You get to experience stuff without having to do all the work and spend all the money yourself. I try to do at least one tour

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Connor assumes command of Submarine Forces ■ about Connor Vice Adm. Michael J. Connor assumed command of the Submarine Forces after serving as the Assistant Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Warfare Systems in Washington, D.C. As a Mahan Scholar and graduate with distinction, Connor earned his Master of Arts in National Security Affairs and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College in Newport, R.I.

Connor relieves Richardson in change of command ceremony

By Kevin Copeland Submarine Forces Public Affairs

NORFOLK

Vice Adm. Michael J. Connor relieved Vice Adm. John M. Richardson as Commander, Submarine Forces/ Submarine Force Atlantic/Allied Submarine Command during a change of command ceremony, Sept. 7.

Adm. John C. Harvey, Jr., Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, was the featured speaker.

“Our Submarine Force remains an elite force today, one true to its heritage and one who truly has delivered extraordinary results for the nation,” he said. “A force which takes the most complex technology our nation can develop, takes it to sea and delivers results. Our Submarine Force operates well forward around the globe, everywhere they need to be. These Sailors and ships give our Navy the asymmetric advantage it has in the maritime domain.”

Addressing an audience of more than 800 attendees, including more than 340 active duty and retired flag and general officers, Richardson reflected on his tenure as Commander, Submarine Forces, while thanking all who supported the mission of the Submarine Force.

“If there is a single theme that runs through everything that we do, it is that our Sailors and their families deserve every bit of support that we can provide them,” he said. “They are our most powerful force. They make sacrifices every day and ask only that their leaders know their job, and treat them with consistency, respect, dignity and integrity. We owe them that and I will carry that theme forward.”

He continued.

“For those listening who are part of the Submarine Force, it has been an honor and privilege being your commander. This is the dream job of every submarine officer and I am very proud of what you accomplish and what you

Photos by MC1 Kim Williams Adm. John C. Harvey, Jr. speaks during the change of command ceremony, Sept. 7.

Vice Adm. Michael J. Connor (right) relieves Vice Adm. John M. Richardson of his duties as Commander, Submarine Forces/Submarine Force Atlantic/Allied Submarine Command during the change of command ceremony.

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Connor assumed command of the Submarine Force after serving as the Assistant Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Warfare Systems in Washington, D.C. A native of Weymouth, Mass, he graduated from Bowdoin College in 1980 with a Bachelor of Arts in Physics. As a Mahan Scholar and graduate with distinction, Connor earned his

Master of Arts in National Security Affairs and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College in Newport, R.I. “For the Submarine Force, I promise to work with you to gain further momentum in the direction that has been set, to work with our fellow warriors – across the Navy to maximize our contribution to the nation, and to work hard to maximize the contribution of each of our Sailors to that critical mission,” said Connor. “I look forward to talking to you – and listening to you – as we begin this next step in the journey together. You are a tremendous force, there is much to be done and there is not a moment to lose.”

During the ceremony, Harvey presented Richardson with the Distinguished Service Medal award to recognize him for his exceptional meritorious service to the government of the United States in supporting National Defense objectives vital to our security by providing Combatant Commanders with a continuous worldwide submarine presence.

He will be promoted to admiral later this year and will take command as Director, Naval Nuclear Propulsion.

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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff promotes NMCP oral surgeon to rank of captain

By MC2 (SW) Anna Arndt NMCP Public Affairs

U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, promoted Peter Colella, a Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) oral surgeon, to captain during a ceremony, Sept.

7. Dempsey has been a patient of Colella’s since being diagnosed with cancer in 2010.

Colella, NMCP’s chairman for the Department of Dental and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, began treating Dempsey when he commanded U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command at Fort Monroe, Va. He continues to serve as Dempsey’s oral surgeon, traveling to the Pentagon a few times a year to provide care.

The first person, though, to speak about Colella was Rear Adm. Elaine C. Wagner, Commander, NMCP, who has known Colella since he joined the Navy when he was stationed at National Naval Medical Center Bethesda, Md., and Wagner was his pediatric dentistry resident mentor.

“Even back then, I have to tell you, there was something very special about Pete,” she said. “He was very dedicated and very committed. As a very young general dentist, he knew he wanted to be an oral surgeon, so he was all about working hard and following the surgeons around and doing everything they told him to do, so he was very committed, but he also had this fabulous sense of humor.

She said that he is a great friend and a great person to have around, because he always kept things a little bit light and a little bit humorous.

“We enjoyed having him as a resident then, and I’m very pleased that life has brought us back full circle and that

I’m here on the day he puts on captain,” Wagner added. “I’m very proud of him.”

Wagner then introduced Dempsey, whose remarks began with how he came to know Colella.

“I’m delighted to be here to officiate at the promotion of Pete Colella to captain,” said Dempsey. “As some of you know, I got to know Pete the hard way – by showing up over here for treatment. I am a cancer survivor, and I am alive today and healthy because of Navy Medicine.”

After learning about the effects of chemotherapy and radiation two years ago, Dempsey met with Colella to discuss treatment options regarding his teeth.

“I walk in and see Pete and he says, this is the protocol for being radiated and we’re going to pull all your teeth,” Dempsey recalled. “Then I realized it could get worse.

So, what I did though, is sort of gauge the measure of this man – I wanted to feel, not just hear, whether this was a guy I could trust, because this is all about trust. When you find out you have cancer, it’s all about trust – so in some special way, I had the privilege of having cancer so I could realize more about what holds us together as a profession.”

Dempsey then joked about how he proceeded to determine if Colella was worthy of his trust.

“I found out he was from New York and almost wrote him off at that point, not really, I’m from New York as well,” said Dempsey. “We walked our way down the list of things that we could find in common, and in a space of minutes, he had won me over.

I placed myself in his hands really before – so now it was whatever I had scheduled was going to change so I could come back, and in some small

way, give you back a little bit of what you’ve given me – so that’s my personal connection to him.”

After the Chairman’s remarks, Dempsey administered the Oath of Office to Colella, and then Colella’s wife, Pamela, joined them to exchange the shoulder boards.

Afterward, Colella made his remarks.

“I love the Navy and I absolutely love what I do, and I think that is what motivates me the most,” he said.

“There’s nothing that I want to do more than care for the men and women who serve

Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff administers the Oath of Office to Capt.

Peter Colella during the promotion ceremony at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth.

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It means a lot to me.”

He thanked his parents for raising him and his in-laws for volunteering to be his patients while he was in dental school.

He also thanked the officers and enlisted he had worked with for helping to form him into the officer that he is, and finally his immediate family: his sons, Joseph and Daniel, for putting up with his deploy-

ments, and his wife for being there through everything.

Colella, a Syracuse, New York native, joined the Navy through the Health Professions Scholarship Program in May 1994 and completed the General Practice Residency Program at National Naval Medical Center Bethesda from 1994 to 1995. His tours include: USS Nassau, and a residen-

cy program at NMCP, during which time he attended Eastern Virginia Medical School, graduating with a medical degree, and received a certificate for residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

He then served aboard USS Enterprise, at Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Fla., and aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt, before returning to NMCP in 2010.

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The project was awarded on Aug. 31 and calls for the replacement of more than 400 steam traps throughout the base, new energy efficient HVAC systems, electrical fixtures and other energy saving upgrades to a large building that houses several commands.

“The best part of this project is that we can provide a major renovation of the entire building,” said Dean Gregory, project manager. “This allows us to use current design standards and advances in technology to design the building systems to provide a more

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■ origami curtain Chief Petty Officer Elizabeth Metheny puts the final touches on a curtain made of origami cranes. The curtain was the starting point for the estimated 4,500 people gathered at the 7th annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk.

Sailors walk ‘out of darkness’ to prevent suicide

By MC1 Phil Beaufort U.S. Fleet Forces Command Public Affairs

VIRGINIA BEACH

Sailors from more than 20 Virginia commands participated in the largest suicide prevention walk in the nation during the 7th annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk, Sept. 8.

So far, in calendar year 2012, the Navy has lost 44 Sailors who have died by suicide.

Fleet Master Chief and prospective Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Michael Stevens, the Navy’s senior enlisted advisor, served as the event’s guest speaker and addressed a crowd of more than 4,000 people.

“Suicide does not discriminate by gender, rank or age.

It is an equal opportunity killer,” he said. “But I believe there truly is hope. There was a time when many Sailors believed that admitting to, or seeking treatment for, a mental illness would negatively impact our careers.

Events like the Out of Darkness walk help tear down that misconception and bring needed awareness to the subject of suicide and the treatment of depression.”

The community walks are held throughout the country to raise awareness and to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), the leading national non-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide, the research, education and advocacy. Last year, 250 walks were conducted throughout the nation, of which Hampton Roads was the largest.

Louanne Ellingson, a retired chief petty officer spoke to the crowd about the loss of her husband, a master chief petty officer. She said that admitting there was a problem was not an option for him.

“He would never allow another human being to know that there was something

U.S. Fleet Forces Fleet Master Chief and prospective Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Mike Stevens, speaks to an estimated 4,500 people gathered at the 7th annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk.

wrong with him,” she said.

“He didn’t want the stigma attached to him. But there is no mind-over-matter when it comes to depression. If he understood that depression is a treatable illness, I know he would be here today.”

According to Chief Logistics Specialist Elizabeth Metheny, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) suicide prevention coordinator, the most important message service members should take away from this event is that suicide is preventable.

“I was at this event last year for the first time. I saw a mother and her young daughter placing a photo on the wall of remembrance. It became abundantly clear to me why we have to do everything in our power to reach out to people and prevent the loss of life, and the devastation it leaves in its wake,” said Metheny. “In order to do that we need everyone’s help.

We need to break the stigma associated with mental health and get our Sailors the medical treatment they need and deserve.”

U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF) participated in volunteer positions for the first time this year and assumed about 25 percent of

Photos by MC1 Phil Beaufort Sailors from USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) join an estimated 4,500 people gathered in remembrance and celebration of suicide prevention and awareness at the 7th annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk at Mt. Trashmore Park in Virginia Beach

the responsibilities for organizing the event.

“This is the first year that the Navy has had a real, organized presence at this type of event, and I am overwhelmed with the response we had from Navy commands and senior leadership,” said Jennifer Dolehite, USFF suicide prevention program manager.

USFF suicide prevention coordinators have assembled in collaboration with Defense Commissaries aboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Naval Air Station Oceana, Naval Station Norfolk and Norfolk Naval Shipyard Portsmouth to distribute more than 9,000 brochures to help publicize the symptoms for depression and the warning signs of suicide with service members and their families.

“Just the presence in our community Saturday, will raise awareness of the dis-

■ Sailors walking to remember Sailors from over 20 different commands volunteered to help with the 7th annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk.

So far, in calendar year 2012, the Navy has lost 44 Sailors to suicide.

Mayor of Virginia Beach, William Sessoms, Jr. (left) and Navy Chaplain Cmdr.

Timothy J. Oswald, Submarine Force U.S. Atlantic Fleet (right) share a moment prior to speaking at the event at Mt. Trashmore Park in Virginia Beach.

ease of depression to prevent the tragedy of another suicide. We want our Sailors, our shipmates, to know life is worth living,” said Dolehite. “We do not want another command to experience a

death by suicide. We all can make a difference.”

Information on suicide prevention is available from the following agencies: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-TALK (8255);

National Community Walks, www.afsp.org.; International Association For Suicide Prevention (IASP); and at the Navy Suicide Prevention Program website: www.suicide. navy.mil.

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CPPD briefs prospective training Chief Operating Officer

By Susan Henson Center for Personal and Professional Development Public Affairs

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Naval Education and Training Command’s (NETC) prospective Chief Operating Officer (COO) visited the Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) and Virtual Education Center (VEC) in Virginia Beach for a familiarization tour, Aug. 31.

Rear Adm. (sel.) Cynthia Thebaud, who is slated to assume duties from Rear Adm. Clifford Sharpe as COO, toured CPPD and other area commands reporting to NETC. The COO oversees the operation of Learning Centers and Training Support Centers within the training domain with a continual focus on production management.

CPPD Commanding Officer Capt.

John Newcomer hosted Thebaud during the orientation tour.

“We’re very happy to welcome Rear

Adm. (sel.) Thebaud to CPPD and talk with her about the talented people here who are totally committed to helping Sailors reach their personal and professional goals,” he said.

During the tour, Thebaud visited CPPD’s directorates to get a better understanding of the command’s commitment to developing Sailors strong in moral courage who exemplify Navy Core Values, and embody equal opportunity and personal and professional accountability.

The tour included stops at the Training directorate, which creates, maintains and has oversight for personal and professional course curricula; the Voluntary Education (VOLED) directorate, which is responsible for the Navy’s VOLED program; and the VEC, which provides virtual education assistance and counseling to Sailors.

CPPD is responsible for providing a wide range of personal and profes-

MCSN Lorenzo J. Burleson Sailors assigned the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman unsecure lines from a rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) as it is lowered in the water during a man overboard drill.

Search, rescue drills: RHIB to the rescue

By MCSN Taylor DiMartino USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Public Affairs

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Calls rang out above the port side davit, guiding deck department Sailors as they lowered a rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) from the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) into the churning waters of the Atlantic, Sept. 4.

Time was of the essence for the RHIB drop and recovery, as a man overboard drill simulated actual pressures Sailors may experience during an actual emergency.

“Cold water temperatures can be dangerous for anyone who falls overboard,” said Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class (SW) Shawn Pankratz, leading petty officer for deck department’s 1st division.

“Recovering crew members quickly is very important. We need to get them back on the ship and checked by medical as soon as possible.”

According to Pankratz, deck department’s Sailors lowered the RHIB in less than six minutes.

“It’s usually a 10 to 12minute evolution to get the RHIB in the water,” said Pankratz. “We put the boat right where it needed to be in more than enough time. It looks like we’re ready for a real scenario.”

The RHIB launch and recovery marked Pankratz’s first time performing as davit captain. As the davit captain, he directed crew members and monitored boat controls during the drill.

“I was in charge of making sure all of the lines maneuvering the boat were straight to stop the RHIB from striking the ship,” said Pankratz.

“The last thing we want is to have a Sailor fall into the

It’s usually a 10 to 12-minute evolution to get the RHIB in the water.”

- Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class (SW) Shawn Pankratz

water. That would only increase the number of people overboard, as well as increase response time.”

As part of a RHIB’s crew, search and rescue (SAR) swimmers rely heavily on the deck team’s precision handling and teamwork.

Damage Controlman 1st Class (SW/AW) Mark Rayner, one of Truman’s search and rescue (SAR) swimmers, said he was impressed by the way deck Sailors conducted the drop and recovery.

“The team works very well together,” said Rayner, who has nearly nine years of experience as part of a RHIB crew. “They were very professional even though most are relatively new to the Navy. Whenever we’re doing a recovery, coordination with the deck team is very important. A simple thing like communication with hand signals makes a difference during a real rescue.”

Pankratz said he takes immense pride in being part of RHIB operations.

“There is nothing more satisfying than being part of the rescue of one of your shipmates,” he said.

He also said the success of the RHIB launch and recovery should bring assurance to Team Truman knowing they could not be in better hands.

sional development courses and materials, including: General Military Training, Navy instructor training, alcohol and drug awareness program training, suicide prevention, Bearings classes, and Personal Responsibility and Values Education and Training (PREVENT) classes. CPPD’s leadership training is delivered multiple times throughout a Sailor’s career via command-delivered enlisted leadership training material and officer leadership courses in a schoolhouse setting.

The Navy’s VOLED program provides Sailors with the ability to earn college degrees through programs, such as tuition assistance, the Navy College Program for Afloat College Education (NCPACE), and the Navy College Program Distance Learning Partnership.

CPPD also manages the United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP), which offers Sailors the opportunity to earn civilian apprenticeship

certifications.

“CPPD’s products and services are seen by some as non-critical ‘soft skills,’ but we’re slowly showing people that our mission is of great importance to the fleet in maintaining readiness and meeting mission,” said Newcomer.

“Sailors with critical thinking skills who can assess risk and make sound decisions are able to lead and perform well in all sorts of situations, whether at work or off duty. We really are the Learning Center ‘Where Mind Meets Mission.’”

For more information about the Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD), visit: https:// www.netc.navy.mil/centers/cppd. For more news from the Center for Personal and Professional Development, visit: www.navy.mil/local/voledpao.

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■ about the CPPD The Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) mission is to develop and deliver education and training opportunities that build personal, professional and leadership competencies to achieve fleet readiness.

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Sailors volunteer for COMREL to assist local Cub Scouts Sailors served as leaders, mentors at summer Cub Scout Day Camps

By David Todd The Flagship Managing Editor

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During the summer months, Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen volunteered for a combined community relations (COMREL) project that benefited more than 500 local Cub Scouts, ages 7 - 10, throughout Hampton Roads.

Many of which came from military families.

The week-long Day Camps took place in Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Newport News, and the service members served as leaders and mentors for the young Scouts. Of this year’s volunteers, Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth had the most active duty volunteers, with 18 Sailors who helped out. And overall, this year had the largest military volunteer support – at least one-quarter of the adult staff was affiliated with a branch of the military.

“I was a Camp Den Leader,” said Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class (SW) Boyd K. Weese, III from Norfolk Naval Shipyard, who lead a group of 8-year-olds [10 total]. “I lead them from station to station, making sure that they all went to the right stations and tracked their qualifications – kind of like shipboard qualification in the Navy – except it was to get their next belt loop.”

Each belt loop has three requirements, all of which must be finished in order to earn the belt loop. Many of the skills learned and demonstrated during the camps helped the Scouts advance and earn their coveted loops,

Above: A Scout practices his slingshot skills.

The slingshot instructors were Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class (SW) Emilio Alvarado and a retired Navy senior chief.

Courtesy photos Cub Scouts construct bird houses as a group project with the assistance of military volunteers. Many of the skills of the camp helped the Scouts advance and earn Cub Scout belt loops.

It was very rewarding to be able to give back.”

- Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class (SW) Boyd K. Weese, III

and every Scout who attended the camps earned a minimum of five belt loops – with many earning upwards of eight or nine for their efforts.

Like many of the service members who volunteered, Weese had no prior experience with the Cub Scouts, or Boy Scouts, growing up, so it was also a learning experience for him as well.

“It was very positive,” he said. “It was very rewarding to be able to give back. A lot of the time we are so busy with the day-to-day grind from an operational standpoint, to be able to give back was nice to see how respected we are [the Navy] in the

community and how much we can do to help our image in the community.”

The Day Camps included: slingshot skills; BB guns; archery; aquatics; arts and crafts, which included building bird houses and small paddle boats; science and technology, which allowed the Scouts to create their own exploding volcano; nature hikes; plant identification; American heritage and history; and Scout skills, which included starting a fire with sticks and tying knots; among others.

According to Weese, many of the Scouts expressed interests in the science and technology fields.

“That’s one of the great things about the Scouts – it’s not just sports,” he said.

“They really get kids interested in science and nature.”

Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class (SW) Emilio Alvarado from Norfolk Naval Shipyard also assisted with the Day Camps and served as a Range Safety Officer during the slingshot skills training exercises. He

Left: Norfolk Naval Shipyard security personnel conduct a Military Police Working Dog demonstration during one of the Cub Scout Day Camps.

spoke highly of the importance of volunteering in the community.

“I will always recommend volunteer work,” he said. “Anything to help out the community – even if this isn’t where you are from [originally] – it’s always good to help someone else out.”

Ultimately, the purpose of the Day Camps was for the kids to have fun, but it also helped them with communication skills, hand and eye coordination, discipline and responsibility.

■ skills training Some of the skills learned at the Cub Scout Day Camps included: slingshot skills; BB guns; archery; aquatics; arts and crafts, which included building bird houses and small paddle boats; science and technology, which allowed the Scouts to create their own exploding volcano; nature hikes; plant identification; Scout skills; among others.

For more on the Cub Scouts/ Boy Scouts of America, visit www.scouting.org.

Editor’s note: The U.S. Navy, nor any command, sponsors or endorses the Cub Scouts/Boy Scouts of Ameri-

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Continued from front one of many events TR’s run club has participated in, according to Oldham.

“We’ve done several runs,” she said. “This is one of our bigger runs that we’ve been planning for a while – probably the run with the most participation. This is our first big race.”

The race was led by Olympic athletes from around the world, guiding the thousands of runners on a winding route through Downtown Virginia Beach and along the city’s boardwalk.

After the race, Auer said that she felt exhausted, but happy with her time.

“I was satisfied with my performance for how it was,” she said. “It was very humid.”

Auer was instrumental in putting the word out to TR Sailors that they could run in the half marathon through TR’s run club.

“We sent out several emails inviting members of the run club and members of the command to join us for the race,” she said.

Auer said she has a passion for running. After having participated in track and cross country in middle school and high school, she gave it up in college – only to pick it back up again after joining the Navy.

“I was looking for a positive, recreational way to release stress, and I decided to try running again and really fell in love with it,” she said.

Now Auer wants to share her love for running through TR’s run club, which she coordinates with the help of Oldham.

“We want to show that running can be fun and social and still be a great workout,” she said. “I’m looking forward to future races.”

AWARDS

| Information on

nomination process provided Continued from front This year’s winner and finalists will be recognized during a luncheon held on Oct. 12 at the Norfolk Marriott Waterside hotel. The event is sponsored by the HRCC. All finalists and their respective commanding officers will be invited to the luncheon as guests of the sponsor. The parent command is expected to ensure their finalist’s attendance at the luncheon. All finalists must be prepared to potentially make remarks at the luncheon.

Uniform for those attending the event is as follows: Navy-Service Dress White (E-6 and below); Summer White (E-7 and above); Army-Class B; Marine-Blue Dress D; Air Force-Blues w/short sleeve shirt (w/o tie/ tab); Coast Guard-Tropical Blue long.

Local commands, as well as local volunteer organizations, can nominate outstanding personnel. Nominations received from volunteer organizations must be endorsed by the service member’s parent command in order to qualify for the award. Packages received from volunteer organizations will be forwarded to the appropriate command for verification and endorsement.

Nomination forms are available from the HRCC. To access the 2012 MCOY Nomination Form, go to www. hamptonroadschamber.com/news/index/view/id/296.

Anyone having difficulties accessing the link should contact Candace Reid at 664-2572. Nomination endorsements should contain additional information regarding the member’s civic activities and confirmation of criteria expected of an outstanding performer.

Commands must submit nomination form plus nomination endorsement in letter format, a 5x7 color photograph (head and shoulders) of the nominee suitable for publication (minimum 300 dpi), and a command point of contact with name, phone number and email address.

Packages must reflect the nominee’s community and civic service. There are no restrictions on the length of the nomination endorsement letter, but it should be concise. Important factors are number of volunteer hours with the community organization(s), the impact of the nominee’s efforts and the effect of those efforts on the community. Up to five pieces of supporting documentation, or letters of endorsement from community organizations, will be accepted with the nomination.

Completed nomination packages must be sent via email to Candace Reid at creid@hrccva.com, or delivered to the Chamber Office at 500 East Main Street, suite 700, Norfolk, VA 23510.

Finalists will be selected based on individual merits in the area of volunteer service and civic involvement.

A panel of members of the HRCC Armed Forces Committee will make final selections. Finalists will be notified the last week of September.

| Griego: ‘One is too many’

about suicide and how to prevent it.”

Additionally, there will be a “Run Out of the Darkness” Cardio Campaign, meant to give Sailors an opportunity to dedicate cardio miles to someone who died by suicide, or just to show support for suicide prevention. Participants of the campaign can pledge cardio time by running the treadmill, riding the bike, or using an elliptical machine.

According to the Bureau of Naval Personnel (BUPERS), 44 Sailors have died by suicide thus far in FY12. Such numbers make it evident the importance of commands to harness suicide prevention.

“One is too many,” said Griego. “Suicide doesn’t

come out of the blue. There are signs along the way.”

Feeling trapped, like there is no way out of a situation, or feelings of hopelessness, are two common indicators that someone may be at risk of or contemplating suicide.

Some other indicators are uncontrolled anger, increased alcohol or drug use, withdrawing from family and/ or friends, anxiety, dramatic mood changes, expressing no reason for living and feeling no sense or purpose in life.

“Sailors thinking about suicide may give the appearance they are OK and nothing is wrong,” said Griego. “They have to open up and become vulnerable. They want help.”

Ask, Care, Treat (ACT) is a tool Sailors can use to help prevent a suspected suicide.

| Navy working with USDA, DoE for biofuel

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Continued from front the Navy’s efforts to address a critical military vulnerability: our reliance on foreign oil,” said U.S. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus. “I am grateful that he took the time today to tour USS Monterey and meet some of our Sailors. I am sure he came away as impressed with their professionalism and skill as I always am.”

This past July, the U.S. Navy completed a demonstration of the “Great Green Fleet” using a 50/50 blend of advanced hydroprocessed biofuel and conventional fuel to power helicopters, jets, a cruiser and two destroyers. The demonstration also incorporated technologies designed to enhance the combat capability of Navy warships, such as energy effi-

cient solid state lighting, stern flaps and shipboard “smart voyage” planning decision aid software.

The July demonstration took place off the coast of Hawaii as part of the Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC). Mabus observed operations, which included fueling helicopters and jets from the deck the USS Nimitz (CVN 68); completing arrested landings of aircraft onto a carrier, the first ever using biofuels; refueling a destroyer while underway; and air-to-air refueling.

“Today’s event demonstrates our joint commitment to energy security and how the department is exploring ways to improve our combat capabilities,” said Tom Hicks, deputy assistant secretary of the Navy

Sailors can ask how their shipmates are, let them know they care about them, and if needed, get their shipmates treatment.

“Suicide prevention is an all hands effort,” said Griego.

“Ask your shipmates how they are doing.”

There are three avenues for getting help: the chain of command, chaplains and medical.

“There is always an opportunity to prevent suicide,” said ship’s Psychologist, Cmdr. Aaron Werbel. “People having suicidal thoughts want the pain to stop. They don’t necessarily want to die.”

Sailors are encouraged to use ACT and notify their chain of command if they feel someone is at risk for suicide.

for Energy. “We are excited about our partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Energy to produce advanced biofuels for military and commercial use.”

Navy, USDA and DoE recently announced an agreement that makes $30 million in funding available to support commercialization of “dropin” biofuel substitutes for diesel and jet fuel through the Defense Production Act Title III (DPA). The DPA dates back to 1950 and has been used to support the industrialization of defense-critical domestic industries, such as steel, aluminum, titanium, semiconductors, beryllium and radiationhardened electronics.

At the same time, DoE announced an additional $32 million to support research into advanced biofuel technologies that are in earlier stages of development.

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UNDERWOOD CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO’S INDEPENDENCE

By MC2 Stuart Phillips Southern Seas Public Affairs

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

The Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Underwood (FFG 36) pulled into Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, Sept.

7, just in time to help celebrate the country’s 50th Anniversary of independence.

The port call provided an opportunity for Underwood and the U.S. Embassy to host a reception aboard

the ship to honor the milestone anniversary.

“Our countries enjoy a strong relationship through both commercial ties and military partnerships,” said Cmdr. Peter Mirisola, Commanding Officer of Underwood. “This bilateral relationship enhances political and social stability, and both nations’ goal of stemming transnational crime, health promotion and international law.”

Co-hosting the reception and representing the U.S. Embassy was

» see UNDERWOOD | B11

King established the program after encountering a homeless Marine in his hometown of Portland, Ore.

U.S. Marine Cpl. Jovane Henry

Former Marine bikes across country to raise awareness, funds for Wounded Warriors Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs

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Scot King is a man on a 14,000-mile mission.

On May 7, 2011, the former Marine and president of The Wounded Ride, Inc., a nonprofit organization committed to financially assisting combat wounded veterans and their families, set off on a journey across the country to raise awareness and funds for his cause.

King is conducting the bicycle ride to 48 state capitals solo, without any escort or “shadow vehicle,” and will take approximately two years overall to complete the journey, culminating with his arrival in the Oregon state capital, Salem, around Sept. 28.

“To my knowledge, no one has ever biked clear across the country with no escort,” said King. “It’s a challenge, but I’m doing this for a purpose and that makes every obstacle worthwhile. Every penny that would be going into the escort vehicle is being saved to

Boatswains Mate 1st Class Dmitry Spiridonov teaches knot tying to children from the Cradle Center and Rainbow Rescue on the forecastle of the USS Underwood (FFG 36).

Chargé d’Affaires to Trinidad and Tobago, David C. Wolfe.

“We are here to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Trinidad and Tobago’s independence day, and to mark more than 200 years of commercial, personal and military ties between our two nations,” said Wolfe. “This ship and crew are working with nations throughout the Caribbean to combat narcotics trafficking and build ties so that we can work to-

Scot King’s helmet promoting his organization, The Wounded Ride, Inc. sits atop his bicycle.

By U.S. Marine Cpl. Jovane Henry

40 mm salute Sailors fire the 40 mm saluting battery as the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Underwood (FFG 36) approaches Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

go to a service member who really needs it.”

King established The Wounded Ride, Inc. in 2009 after encountering a homeless Marine in his hometown of Portland, Ore., digging through the garbage.

“I had on a Marine Corps hat and he looked at me and said ‘Semper Fi’, and a light bulb just went off in my head,” said King. “I just knew this wasn’t right – that something more must be done to better serve those who have served.”

Two months later, King lost his job as a wholesale heating, ventilation and air conditioning branch manager, and used the opportunity to research a way to give back to the military community.

“I found several holes during my research into how I could give back,” said King.

“There seemed to me to be a gap in the care provided to the families of wounded service members. When their loved one is injured, life and the bills don’t stop, and it can get overwhelming. Even though there are programs out right now that provide some as-

» see WARRIORS | B11

MC3 Frank J. Pikul

Navy announces RC to AC program for reservists to pursue active duty careers Press Release Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

WASHINGTON

The Navy is establishing a new augmentation program that will offer enlisted reservists opportunities to convert to permanent active duty careers, as outlined in NAVADMIN 274/12, released Sept. 9.

The Reserve Component to Active Component (RC to AC) augmentation program seeks to place qualified enlisted reserve members in specific rates and year groups to fill active community needs in the fleet.

Once released from their reserve obligations and assigned to their new billets, RC to AC participants will become active duty Sailors in every respect, including being eligible for AC advancement, permanent change of station orders and selective reenlistment bonus

U.S. Navy file photo The Reserve Component to Active Component (RC to AC) augmentation program will offer enlisted reservists opportunities to convert to permanent active duty careers.

eligibility.

“The active Navy needs Sailors with talent and experience, and the Navy Reserve is a great place to find them,” said Rear Adm. Anthony Kurta, director of military personnel plans and policy. “Through this program, we’re aiming to leverage our reserve Sailors’ skill sets and experience to place select reserve Sailors in needed billets in the fleet.”

As part of the Navy’s Continuum of Service initiative, the RC to AC program is designed to

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FUTURE USS MICHAEL MURPHY SAILS AWAY FROM SHIPYARD ■ super trial Because of the maturity of the class, the Navy holds only one round of trials on each ship prior to delivery, instead BATH, MAINE The future USS Michael of separate builder’s and acceptance trials. This super Murphy (DDG 112) departed trial requires less time, fuel and manpower than the General Dynamics Bath Iron typical method.

Works (BIW) shipyard, Sept.

5, for New York City, where destroyer program and the ship and the program,” said she will join the fleet in a com- 34th DDG 51-class ship built Capt. Mark Vandroff, DDG missioning ceremony, Oct. 6. at BIW, until the class-restart 51-class program manager This milestone marks the ships begin delivering in fiscal for the Navy’s Program Excompletion of the initial 62- year 2016. ecutive Office, Ships (PEO ship procurement for the “This sail away is a poiDDG 51 Arleigh Burke-class gnant milestone for both this » see MURPHY | B11 Press Release

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CFC contributions make a major difference in the lives of those in need

By Cathy Heimer The Jet Observer

VIRGINIA BEACH

Sometimes all it takes is the power of a dog to show potential donors their money is going to a good cause.

Terry Henry, executive director of paws4people (p4p) foundation, which includes paws4vets, was accompanied by his service dog, Chaeney, as he shared the importance of donations to the annual Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) during a kick-off breakfast at the Dam Neck Galley by the Dunes, Aug. 29.

“I live with this guy. His job is to keep me from going into flashbacks and nightmares at night,” said Henry about the golden retriever, who sat quietly beside his chair throughout the presentation.

Henry, a former service member, has been dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for 25 years, which includes three years of drug addiction and five years of psychotherapy.

The foundation number 19324, listed under Military, Veterans, and Patriotic Service Organizations, is one of more than 2,800 carefully-screened charities that military and DoD civilians can select from in this year’s campaign. The theme of 2012 campaign is “Commit to Care,” which not only includes monetary donations, but also volunteer services in the community.

Henry shared the emotional stories

of several other service members who have benefitted by receiving the psychiatric service dogs from the foundation, which is based in Wilmington, N.C. Some of the military were combat veterans who had attempted suicide several times and spent months in hospitals, before being paired up with the canines. All have suffered psychiatric, or emotional complications, because of PTSD and/ or traumatic brain injury (TBI).

“The power of the dog that affects people’s lives is pretty strong,” he said.

According to their website, the foundation currently has more than 1,200 trained assistance dogs providing support in areas, such as mobility and psychiatric service, educational and rehabilitative assistance, and social therapy. All the dogs are trained by federal inmates within one of five federal prisons and/or the paws4vets Wounded Warrior PTSD Intervention and Assistance Dog Training Program.

After receiving an application via their website, the foundation works with the person’s medical treatment team to determine suitability for the program, but due to the number of dogs trained, Henry said they are only able to currently take one out of every 20 applicants.

“I can’t tell you how much I would appreciate your support, not only for me, but for all the guys who benefit,”

said Henry in closing.

During the breakfast, Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Geis stressed the goal this year is not a monetary one, but instead for coordinators to make 100 percent contact with everyone at their command.

“This is a voluntary thing,” he said.

“All we would like to do is to make sure we are providing everybody, every person, an opportunity to give.”

Geis believes strongly in the CFC, which he explained is “one of only two programs the naval services are allowed to solicit donations for in the workplace.” The other charity is the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, whose annual campaign runs throughout March.

“We Americans are giving people.

We are blessed. All of us have a job … we have a steady paycheck coming in … I feel very blessed, very fortunate.

I want to give a little bit back. I get to designate where it goes,” said Geis to the Sailors, Marines and DoD civilians who attended.

Geis also reminded the volunteer coordinators about how vital their role is and the importance of following up in the weeks ahead.

“Don’t just throw out the [donation] cards and walk way,” he said.

“Be proactive. Run the program.

Make sure you follow up, whether they’re giving or not.”

Like Geis, John Catron, CFC director for South Hampton Roads, also

■ CFC special section Check out next week’s Flagship for the CFC special section, an insert containing stories from different charities from around Hampton Roads.

stressed this year’s goal is for coordinators is 100 percent contact.

Last year, the South Hampton CFC raised nearly $5 million for charities across the world, including many local agencies. That amount was donated by nearly 21,000 federal employees, out of 110,000 in South Hampton Roads, which represents 13 areas down to the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

With less than one in five potential donors contributing to the local CFC, Catron is hoping that 100 percent contact will help move that percentage closer to the national average of 23.6 percent.

Charities range from the health organizations – which is one of the biggest areas of donations – to the newer agencies that support environmental causes. There are also animal rights charities and those which support children and families. Each pledge card provides an opportunity for donors to select up to five charities to designate donations to. The CFC encourages online donations, as a way of keeping their overhead down.

To find out more about 2012 CFC fund drive, contact your command’s coordinator, or CSC (SW) Carlos Eldridge at 492-7090, email carlos.eldridge@navy.mil, or visit the South Hampton Roads CFC website at www. cfcshr.org.

12 GREAT WAYS TO STRENGTHEN AND ADVANCE MILITARY SPOUSE CAREERS

By Melanie Brassfield Director of Programs, In Gear Career

The recent controversy over the article “12 great jobs for military spouses” by Melba Newsome (Care. com contributor) may be one of the best things to have happened for career-minded military spouses.

Newsome was undoubtedly wellintentioned in providing some “practical” job suggestions for military spouses, but in doing so, she laid bare the stereotype that military spouses are women who want a job instead of a professional career.

Articles like “12 Great Jobs” rely on this outdated view of military spouses as homemakers looking for extra pocket money to supplement gaps in the home budget. In fact, today’s military spouses include seasoned professionals from

the business and professional worlds who married into the military after establishing successful careers. In addition, and in large part thanks to the G.I. Bill and the military’s investment in military spouses, spouses now earn valuable academic credentials while they are military spouses.

So military spouses, in response to “12 Great Jobs,” we say pursue the career which is right for you, that leverages your valuable professional experience and gives you professional satisfaction. Below are some tips on how to do just that: 1. Network. Develop and maintain a robust professional network that you can use to keep updated on activity in your field, and to assist you with seeking employment when you relocate.

■ Use In Gear Career as a way to network with career-minded military

Spouse during deployment: Table for one, please?

By Tiffany Silverberg Military Spouse Contributor

If only Pinterest existed during our first deployment!

Imagine the boards! Homecoming outfits and hairstyles. (So glad that last minute red dress actually fit.

And somehow my hair behaved.) Care package ideas.

(He must have gotten tired of all the packs of tuna.)

Homecoming videos and songs. (It was cathartic.)

Homecoming sign ideas. (I am a writer and all I could manage in the excitement was “Welcome Home.”)

I’m not sure if there is a maximum number of pins, or boards ,on Pinterest, but the long hours and days of deployment would have been filled right up with creative pinning – and I’m quite sure I would have hit the max. But more than anything, the most useful board would have been “Meals for One.” I love to cook and even after 10 to 12 hours being cooped up in my home office, settling into the kitchen is like a retreat for me. I’m not sure if it’s the break I give my eyes from the glare of the screen, the smell of cozy spices ruminating in hot oil, or just the fresh flow of blood through my veins from getting off my seat and on my feet. Then there are the real joys – kneading bread, dicing vegetables, or brewing stew. It’s all so very therapeutic.

But the real joy comes from setting it on the table to hungry tummies and smiling faces, and frankly, when you’re alone during a long deployment, it really does feel like that old saying about “the wind leaving your sails.” I bounce around – smell, taste, feel, experience and then ... whoosh, I set it on a table

spouses in your location and your occupational field.

■ Network with professionals in your field through professional associations, college alumni groups and local business organizations, such as the Chamber of Commerce.

■ Build and keep in contact with your connections through social media and utilize group functions, such as the Professional Military Spouses forum and specific occupational groups on LinkedIn. ■ Network with individuals and organizations at the base where you are stationed.

2. Become a recognized expert.

Build your brand by offering to speak at conferences and community events, or writing blog posts, or articles for professional magazines and websites. Seek out occupational and military spouse groups on LinkedIn

for one. Sigh. I’m alone.

It’s that devastating doldrums that eventually made it difficult to keep cooking – to convince myself that the therapy at the beginning is worth the reminder at the end.

That’s why those Pinterest boards would have been amazing. A whole board full of fresh ideas that would call out “Get back in that kitchen lady!” I could have avoided weeks of sautéed and roasted sweet potatoes, which became my staple. I could have pinned to my hearts content and pulled new ideas every day. I could have pushed through the seemingly endless months and never-changing seasons with time-appropriate ingredients.

I could have tried new things and traveled to new lands in the comfort of my desperately quiet home.

I could have made another board – “Meals we are so doing when he gets home” and of course “Meals I make just for me! Maybe deployments don’t suck so much. Oh wait. They do.” And I could have convinced myself that the thud on the table was not one of sorrow, but of utter triumph.

Of course, all those “could haves,” and “would haves,” and “should haves” are not for nothing. As most military spouses, I face the reality that deployment is nearly certain to lay on our horizon. I will most definitely get a chance to rock deployment even harder the next time around. And this time, I do have Pinterest!

And even if the social media gods cause the dissolution of our beloved Pinterest by then, there will likely be a replacement. And if not, I have my cookbooks at the ready. The next time he leaves on some grand tour of the world, my kitchen will become my playground.

Because he can’t have all the fun!

Tiffany Silverberg is a Navy wife and foodie with an independent streak. As a freelance writer, she brings years of journalism and language experience to nonprofits, businesses and families, telling their stories online and offline. You can visit her website at www. tiffanysilverberg.com.

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and contribute advice and information to others. Become a mentor and share your experience with others.

3. Market your credibility and reputation. Use LinkedIn to seek out recommendations from previous supervisors, subordinates, peers and clients. Write recommendations that showcase your attention to detail and your ability to appreciate the work efforts of others. Consider developing a personal website that showcases your work, talents and professional feedback.

4. Join a professional organization. Use Weddle’s to locate national and state-based professional associations and organizations in your field.

Use their newsletters and employment assistance functions to stay up to date with the latest updates and opportunities in your field.

5. Think outside the box. Use websites, such as the Occupational Outlook Handbook to identify career opportunities that utilize similar skills and certification to the traditional career path. Opportunities for many occupations exist within the public policy, non-profit, and government domains. As an example, legal training can prepare you for many careers outside of a partner-track in a law firm – think public policy or even business process reviews. Legal training provides a logic-based framework and develops tenacity for slogging through details, among other traits.

These skills can be used in many interesting, professional careers outside of the career you first began to pursue.

6. Consider entrepreneurial ventures. Visit the Military Spouse Business Association and freelance websites, such as Elance and Freelancer to learn about entrepreneurial opportunities in your field. If you have a specific field in which you could be considered “an expert,” consider incorporating as a sole proprietorship – it doesn’t have to go anywhere – and it may never go anywhere, but if it is there, you can always sponsor projects under the corporation.

7. Join forces with other spouses.

Connect with military spouses who have similar occupational fields, or interests, and consider taking on an issue, or starting a non-profit or forprofit venture.

8. Volunteer in career-related positions between jobs. Use volunteering as a way to keep your skills current, to learn new transferable skills and to network. Gain new professional skills, get great professional references and network with everyone that the volunteer position puts you

Bianca’s column will return next week!

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

You can also follow her laughter, stress and tears as a military wife in her blog, “Married to the Military,” weekly in the Flagship.

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

in contact with. And check out Blue Star Families’ new Resume Builder to help you translate those volunteer experiences into resume-ready bullet points when seeking paid employment.

9. Take continuing education courses or certificate programs to advance your knowledge. Take advantage of the many free webinars and training classes, offered in class and online by Veterans Business Outreach Centers, businesses, associations and organizations in your field.

10. Find a mentor. Approach a professional you respect in your field, or use an online community, such as eMentor to establish a relationship where you can receive personalized career guidance, advice, support and inspiration from a more experienced military spouse, career mentor or military spouse friendly employer. Consider becoming a mentor – you will also learn from your protégé!

11. Advocate for military spouse employment. Employ grass-roots advocacy techniques by educating the employers you meet about the employability of military spouses. Be aware of and support organizations, such as In Gear Career, Blue Star Families, the Military Spouse Business Alliance and the Military Spouse Employment Partnership who advocate for you.

12. Always have a back-up plan.

The military lifestyle can be transitory and unpredictable. Establish a robust support system around you.

Have a back-up childcare plan to allow you the ability to work outside traditional hours, or travel for conferences and events. Communicate with your employer and anticipate and prepare for any contingencies you may face during deployments to reduce the impact on your professional performance. Think about related career fields you can explore if your current career path isn’t supported in your new duty location.

Always remember and mention to potential employers that today’s employees don’t normally stay in a job for more than three years, and there is little guarantee of any employee’s commitment and loyalty once he or she has been offered a job. By hiring a military spouse, a company can feel confidant that it will have an employee for the duration of his or her stay in the area, usually three years. Military spouses with a limited window of physical presence in any one place are less incentivized to job hop. They are more committed to their employers because that employer gave them a chance to work.

They are more also more reliable, flexible, and resilient than the average candidate because of the ethos of the military and the qualities required of its spouses.

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WOUNDED VETERAN, PARALYMPIAN TELLS STORY OF PERSEVERANCE Navy Lt. Bradley Snyder (left), assigned to Explosive Ordinance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 2 based in Virginia Beach and a member of the 2012 U.S. Paralympic Swim Team, talks about his experience at the Paralympic Games in London, England, Sept. 5.

Snyder has won gold and silver medals and set a Paralympic record time of 57.18 in the 100-meter freestyle event.

Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall, Jr.

By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall, Jr. American Forces Press Service

LONDON, ENGLAND

Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines answer the nation’s call to serve, knowing there likely will be a time where they will be asked to step into harm’s way.

With the hopes and prayers of their families, comrades and the community, they embark on their tour of service never knowing what exactly they can expect or when that day will come.

For Navy Lt. Bradley Snyder, one of three active duty service members competing in the 2012 Paralympic Games, that day came on Sept. 7, 2011, while he served in Afghanistan.

Speaking during a news conference, Snyder shared his harrowing experience, but continued to demonstrate an inspirational and unbridled optimism about his future despite having lost his sight when an improvised explosive device detonated.

So the decision was made: if I got back in the pool, it would show that I’m OK.” - Lt. Bradley Snyder

“I actually remember everything from the blast to when I arrived at the first medical facility,” Snyder recalled. “I was aiding the evacuation of two other people who were hurt in another blast, and probably within 10 meters of that first blast, I stepped on a secondary explosive device that was buried in the ground.

“I remember the sound of the blast and I remember I actually could see out of my left eye originally, and looked down and saw I had both my legs and both my arms,” he continued. “While I was

in shock, and I was pretty scared about the extent of the damage, there was a whole bunch of optimism when I looked down and saw that largely, I’m OK.” Snyder said he remembered the medic evaluating him and asking him if he could walk – an emotional message to his fellow Sailors.

“He stood me up and we were able to walk away, which was a huge thing for my teammates out there in Afghanistan,” he said. “It’s a tough thing to watch your buddy get hurt – and my face was pretty messed up. “[This memory] kind of haunts a lot of the guys, but at the same time, I walked away,” Snyder emphasized. “When they watched the [helicopter] go away, they knew that I was going to be fine eventually.”

The Navy lieutenant said that because of the damage to his face, doctors put him into a medically induced coma for a 60-hour trip to Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. “I woke up in the hospital

MC1 Stephen Murphy Brad Snyder, a former Navy lieutenant and EOD officer who suffered permanent blindness from an IED explosion in Afghanistan, trains in Baltimore, Md. for the 2012 Summer Paralympic Games in London.

with my mom and my family,” said Snyder. “It was a tough recovery, but with the support of my mom and my family, it really wasn’t that bad.”

Snyder said he initially used pain medicine, but that caused more challenges.

“I realized the painkillers [were] making it hard for me to keep my cognizance of what’s going on, so I needed to wean myself off of painkill-

ers,” he said. “[This] was step one.”

From there, Snyder said, the next step was to remove his intravenous tubes and becoming mobile.

“As I was able to get out of bed, I immediately hopped on a treadmill and started walking,” he said. “And all of these things kind of [built] on each other, and I was able to make a quick recovery from [inten-

sive care].”

Snyder said he was known before college in his Tampa, Fla. community for being a swimmer, and the news of his injury had great impact.

“So the decision was made: if I got back in the pool, it would show that I’m OK,” he said. “I lost my sight – that’s a blow – but I’m going to get past it and figure out how to move forward.”

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All hands back on deck for NJROTC More than 86,000 student cadets begin new school year

By Scott A. Thornbloom Naval Service Training Command Public Affairs

GREAT LAKES, ILL.

Navy Junior Reserve OfďŹ cers Training Corps (NJROTC) units at 584 high schools around the world have mustered more than 86,000 student cadets for the start another year of citizenship development, Sept. 5, as high schools around the U.S. begin another school year.

The NJROTC program is divided into 11 areas across the United States, Italy, Spain, Japan and Guam.

The 11 areas are numbered three through 13. Area 13 covers the most ground starting in Papillion, Neb., and stretches across the PaciďŹ c Ocean to Yokosuka, Japan.

There are 13 Northwest states in Area 13 including Hawaii, as well as Guam and Japan, totaling 6,086 miles.

Texas and Florida are their own areas with 68 units in Florida (Area 7) and 55 units in Texas (Area 10). Area 6 in North Carolina and South Carolina high schools host 67 units, while Area 11 in Southern California and Arizona have more than 50 units. Other areas encompass the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Plains States and

Southwest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The NJROTC program is a citizenship and leadership development program with an impact that reaches beyond the NJROTC classroom and into the communities where NJROTC units are located,â&#x20AC;? said Mark Watson, deputy program director and operations ofďŹ cer of the NJROTC program.

NJROTC is a citizenship program that seeks to instill participating high school students with the values of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility and a sense of accomplishment. NJROTC strives to build a strong foundation of citizenship in Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future leaders. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The last four years have been a privilege to be part of this unit and have really helped me become a leader,â&#x20AC;? said Cadet Capt. Katie Saporita, 17, the senior commander of Southold (New York) High School Area 4 unit on Staten Island. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hopefully the knowledge and discipline I have acquired will help show the underclassmen this school year what it means to work as a team and to contribute to that team,â&#x20AC;?

Each year, NJROTC enrollment increases by approximately 2,500 students.

Schools with larger enrollments are authorized to form into a regiment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; smaller programs are organized into a battalion. There are presently ďŹ ve all-NJROTC academies in the country. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very excited for this

â&#x2013; about NJROTC The NJROTC program was established by Public Law in 1964, and may be found in Title 10, U.S. Code, Chapter 102. The program is conducted at accredited secondary schools throughout the nation, by instructors who are retired Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard officers, and enlisted personnel.

The NJROTC curriculum emphasizes citizenship and leadership development, as well as maritime heritage, the significance of sea power and naval topics, such as the fundamentals of naval operations, seamanship, navigation and meteorology.

Classroom instruction is augmented throughout the year by community service activities, drill competition, field meets, flights, visits to naval activities, marksmanship training and other military training.

upcoming year in our unit.

This will be our ďŹ rst year as a regiment, whereas previously we had a battalion,â&#x20AC;? said Cadet Capt. Hannah Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, 17, a senior and regimental commander at Zion-Benton (Ill.) High School. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This means that we are undergoing some very important changes and it will require a higher level of dedication and support, but I have complete conďŹ dence in our regimental staff, and I believe that it will be one of, if not the best, years for our unit.â&#x20AC;?

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mand (NSTC), Rear Adm. David F. Steindl, headquartered at Naval Station Great Lakes, Ill. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each year I have been more impressed with the NJROTC program and the quality of the cadets it produces,â&#x20AC;? said Steindl. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I visit units across the country, I am very proud of the dedication I see in each cadet and the commitment they have for their units, communities and nation.â&#x20AC;?

Each area is overseen by an area manager, a retired naval ofďŹ cer, who coordinates with each of the units within the area throughout the year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year, as every year, I expect units to set realistic goals that ďŹ t their unit,â&#x20AC;? said Cmdr. Joe Hankins (ret.), Area 4 manager in the Northeast. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each unit is unique, and therefore, I like to see goals that are speciďŹ c in nature to their unit and community. I look for the unit staff, with the assistance of the instructors, to develop a plan of

action for each goal, ensure the entire unit is aware of the goals and then track and report the progress of each.

However, there are some common goals I expect all units to emphasize in some way and these include academics, service to school and community, and team work.â&#x20AC;?

In Texas, at Spring Hill High School, the cadet commanding and executive ofďŹ cers are looking to add to their record of community service, remaining an integral part of Area 10 that completed more than 130,000 hours of community service and more than 55,000 hours of school support activities last year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to continue our support, and service to our community and school, but at the same time increase our competitive edge in academics, athletics and drill competitions,â&#x20AC;? said Cadet Capt.

Lindsey Moliner, 17, the senior commanding ofďŹ cer of the Spring unit.

Along with community and school volunteering and projects, the cadets participate in regional and national academic, physical ďŹ tness and military drill competitions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to set the bar higher in everything we attempt and take on, whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s academic, physical, drill or serving the community,â&#x20AC;? said Cadet Cmdr. Dimitri Baldwin, 17, the Spring unit senior executive ofďŹ cer.

The Flanagan High School unit in Pembroke Pines, Fla., is the current National Academic, Athletic and Drill Champion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are looking at raising the bar and keeping our standards at an even higher level,â&#x20AC;? said Cadet Lt. Cmdr.

Andy Acosta, 17, a senior and commanding ofďŹ cer of the Flanagan unit in Area 7. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to become the state champions and to repeat as the national champion.â&#x20AC;?

For more information about NJROTC, visit https:// www.njrotc.navy.mil.

DoD: families, friends need to recognize signs of suicide

By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON

September, National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, is a reminder to everyone in the military community to watch out for each other, a senior defense ofďŹ cial said.

Jacqueline Garrick, acting director of the Defense Suicide Prevention OfďŹ ce, told the Pentagon Channel and American Forces Press Service the Defense Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme for the monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s observance, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stand By Them,â&#x20AC;? is a prompt to get involved when a friend or loved one seems distressed.

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, she noted, has been adamant about encouraging people to seek help, and in stressing leadersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; responsibility to ensure their people get the counseling they need. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the ďŹ rst key factor is to understand the signs and symptoms of suicide, and not to be afraid to ask the question,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a myth that if you ask somebody, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Are you feeling suicidal?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll put a thought in their head.

And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just not going to happen. If somebodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really in distress ... the ďŹ rst thing we want people to know to do is ask the questions, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Do you feel like you could hurt yourself,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Do you have a plan?,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;How can I help?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

Garrick said relationship issues, legal or ďŹ nancial problems often are factors in the lives of people at risk for suicide. Anyone suspecting possible suicidal impulses in a friend, co-worker or loved one also should be sensitive to changes in moods or behavior patterns, she added.

Excessive risk-taking, substance abuse, giving away possessions and changes in life

insurance arrangements are all possible indicators someone may be considering suicide, she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Be mindful of those kinds of things,â&#x20AC;? she advised. Garrick added that mood changes in both directions can indicate a person is considering suicide. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a euphoria, or itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a depression,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So just be mindful. And leadership needs to know ... what their service members are like, so that they can know when there have been those changes.â&#x20AC;?

Garrick said she encourages military family members concerned about a loved oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s state of mind to contact commands, chaplainsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ofďŹ ces, community services, or any other means of help they can reach. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the key features that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working on right now is with the Department of Veterans Affairs,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For several years, they have been working on the Veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crisis Line and we have been working with them to rebrand [it] as the Military Crisis Line, so that our men and women in uniform know that the Military Crisis Line â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;(800) 273TALK(8255) number, press 1 if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re militaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is for them as well.â&#x20AC;?

The Military Crisis Line is an overarching and conďŹ dential resource â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;one number to call when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re experiencing any kind of crisis, any kind of suicidal ideation, any thoughts, feelings ... that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not sure how to deal with,â&#x20AC;? said Garrick.

The crisis line also has an online chat option at www. militarycrisisline.net, and a text component reachable by smartphone at 838255, she explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can access assistance any way, any time of the day, from anywhere in the world,â&#x20AC;?

Garrick said, adding other options are in place or in development for troops overseas.

Any of the various means of approach to the crisis line will put military members, or their families, in contact with a VA mental health provider, she said. Garrick noted family members often are the ďŹ rst to notice a loved oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s struggles, and she encourages them, as well, to reach out through the crisis line. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know that family members are usually the ďŹ rst ones to see if somebody has had any changes in mood, personality and activity,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the ones that need to hear the message ďŹ rst.â&#x20AC;?

We want to give them a way to get involved,â&#x20AC;? she continued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If they call the crisis line, family members can be supported as well â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for their service member and for their own issues.â&#x20AC;?

Garrick acknowledged there is a common belief among military members that seeking help for mental health issues can damage their careers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not seeking help is going to harm your career even more,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So even if you have to take a medication, or you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t deploy, or you have to go for further testing ... there are beneďŹ ts to treatment.

Treatment works.â&#x20AC;?

Someone who calls the crisis line, Garrick said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;can expect to talk to somebody who is compassionate and competent.

These are all trained clinicians [and] providers that are on the other end of the line.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The VA works very closely with this department to make sure that our service members are being cared for properly,â&#x20AC;? she continued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So they can expect to get the best possible assistance and competent care.â&#x20AC;?

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Sailors standby to perform a rifle volley during the 67th Anniversary of the end of World War II aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial.

The ceremony marked 67 years since Gen. Douglas MacArthur and Fleet Adm. Chester Nimitz, along with other U.S. and Allied officers, accepted the unconditional surrender of the Japanese, ending World War II.

Photos by MC2 (AW/SW) Jon Dasbach

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam marks the 67th Anniversary of the end of WWII

By MC2 (AW/SW) Jon Dasbach Navy Public Affairs Support Element West

PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII

Service members from the island of Oahu, veterans and government employees attended the 67th Anniversary of the end of World War II ceremony, held aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial, Sept.

2.

The world watched as the Japanese surrendered to the United States, ending World War II, Sept. 2, 1945.

“On this day 67 years ago in Tokyo Bay, history’s most

devastating war came to an end as Imperial Japan formally and unconditionally surrendered to Allied Forces on this very ship,” said Michael A. Carr, president and chief operating officer, USS Missouri Memorial Association.

More than 2,000 Sailors and Marines attended the original surrender ceremony, which lasted less than 30 minutes and brought one of the bloodiest and most devastating wars in human history to an end.

“We must never forget the sacrifices of the past generations, which allowed us to

have the freedoms that we do today. The USS Missouri is a constant reminder of those sacrifices,” stated Mark Polivka, board of directors, USS Missouri Memorial Association.

During the ceremony, Sailors from Navy Health Clinic Hawaii preformed an Old Glory flag presentation and presented the flag to retired Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Daniel Charles Poling.

“It’s just like old times.

Glad to be back aboard,” said Poling. “There are things I will never forget.”

Poling enlisted in 1942 and became a crew member of USS Missouri (BB-63), where he was assigned to the number one turret during the Korean War. Poling retired in 1962 with the rare accomplishment of having served in all of World War II’s major theaters of operations and the Korean War. The ceremony came to an end with a U.S. Navy ceremonial gun salute, Amazing Grace performed by Celtic Pipes and Drummers of Hawaii and echo taps played by the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band.

A Sailor from Naval Health Clinic Hawaii presents the flag to retired Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Daniel Charles Poling, who was assigned to the number one turret aboard USS Missouri (BB-63) during the Korean War.

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Voting assistance program eases ballot process, registration

By Amaani Lyle American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON

With Election Day about two months away, absentee military and overseas citizen voters can enjoy a streamlined process to register, obtain a ballot and exercise their right to vote, a Federal Voting Assistance Program (VFAP) official said in a Pentagon news conference, Sept. 5.

Pam Mitchell, the program’s acting director, outlined new outreach initiatives designed to make voting assistance more innovative and user-friendly than ever before, with an emphasis on engaging junior military personnel, the largest segment of the Defense Department population.

“We firmly believe that voting assistance for our absentee voters is absolutely the best that it’s ever been,” she said. “There are a lot of tools in our arsenal to help those voters both register, get an absentee ballot and to exercise their right to vote.”

Mitchell explained that FVAP offers a variety of tools through its

■ who can use FVAP Active duty members of the Armed Forces, Merchant Marine, Public Health Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, their family members and U.S. citizens who are living outside the United States for work, school or other reasons can use FVAP.

“online wizard,” which among other features, can even help users ready ballot envelopes for posting by printing the correct address on them.

FVAP has customized its tools, Mitchell said, focusing on the 18-to25-year-old demographic, given their familiarity and general preference for gleaning information from the Internet and communicating through social media sites, such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. “We have a mobile website we just unveiled last week so that using a smartphone, or a tablet, from anywhere you may be, you can obtain access to our information and our

tools,” said Mitchell.

In January, Mitchell said, officials also took to email accounts to broaden outreach.

“We use email blasts to every member within a dot-mil email address to remind them how they can register to vote and that it’s time to vote,” she said.

Outside of the electronic domain, FVAP maintains a call center that operates five days a week from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. EDT, and can be used by voters worldwide to get help on how to file an absentee ballot.

For in-person interaction, Mitchell said, voting assistance officers and installation voter assistance offices remain available as prescribed by the 2009 Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act. She acknowledged findings in a recently released DoD Inspector General (IG) report that indicated difficulties in reaching a number of IVA offices based on dated contact information.

“In a military environment, things change,” Mitchell said, citing personnel movements and joint basing as factors. “We … agree with the IG

Federal Voting Assistance Program acting director Pam Mitchell briefs the media on Voting Assistance Initiatives for the current election cycle in the Pentagon Briefing Room, Sept. 5.

DoD photo by Glenn Fawcett

that the most important thing we can do is to find the most effective way to maintain assistance for all of our absentee voters, and we are absolutely committed [to that].”

In the IG report, FVAP officials said investing in intuitive, easy-touse web-based tools, supplemented by well-trained unit voting assistance officers – rather than installation voter assistance offices – could substantially reduce cost and improve voting assistance.

“By law, all states must offer electronic delivery of the ballot, but the voter, when applying for the ballot, can elect to receive it that way or may elect to receive it in the mail,” sheM said. “Over the last

six months, we spent a lot of time reaching out to every single one of the 221 installation voting offices.

We’re confident that the information on our website today is accurate and has the most up-to-date contact [information].”

Between now and the election, Mitchell said, FVAP officials will continue to make weekly calls to each of the installation voter assistance offices to ensure they are accurately able to capture changes that may occur.

“Our goal is to make sure that anyone who wants to vote has the resources and tools they need from anywhere in the world to successfully exercise that right,” she said.

CO SETS HIS SIGHTS ON SPICE: ‘NOT ON MY SHIP, NOT IN MY NAVY!’

By MC1 (SW/AW) Gabriel Owens USS New Orleans Public Affairs

SAN DIEGO, CALIF.

The commanding officer of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) has made great strides in rooting out Sailors using “Spice” aboard the ship, leading to one Sailor being separated with an other than honorable discharge, and 15 others pending administrative separation.

Cmdr. Dennis Jacko takes the Navy’s “no-tolerance”

policy on Spice, a synthetic marijuana, seriously.

“Not on my watch, not on my ship, not in my Navy,” Jacko said, echoing the message that came with the implementation of the Navy’s drug screening program in 1981, and still focuses on the Navy’s zero tolerance policy on drug use.

All service members found guilty of use or possession of Spice, or any other illicit drug, will face administrative separation proceedings in addition to restriction, reduction in rank and pay forfeiture, Jacko said.

“The Navy’s policy on drugs and Spice is clear – zero tolerance,” he said. “Drug abuse puts lives and the mission at risk, and undercuts unit readiness and morale.

The use of synthetic drugs, to include Spice, is illegal and we will continue to aggressively investigate these synthetic drugs and hold those in violation accountable.”

Jacko, along with his senior leadership, began taking measures to ensure a drug-free ship, including health and comfort bunk and locker searches, a surprise

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In early August, leadership aboard “Big Easy” identified several junior Sailors using an empty Marine troop berthing to smoke Spice. In the ensuing investigation, seven Sailors tested positive for Spice from a commanddirected urinalysis.

Nine additional Sailors tested positive for Spice from an unannounced command sweep urinalysis conducted at the end of July. The investigation yielded no evidence that there was Spice use while the ship was deployed.

“The entire command regularly receives refresher training on Spice and other drugs,” said Jacko. “Also, we ensure that the senior leadership is trained on the signs of use and abuse among their Sailors. Having a proven and effective test now is also a strong deterrent for use.”

The Navy’s history of zero tolerance clearly shows dramatic gains in reducing illicit drug use. In 1982, the first year of urinalysis screening, the percent of positive samples was 7.21 percent. For fiscal year 2011, that number was less than one percent, with a total of 1,515 out of

U.S. Navy photo illustration An informational poster produced by the Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery about the designer drug Spice.

1,184,160 samples testing positive.

A recent article written by Navy Surgeon General, Vice Adm. Matthew L. Nathan, urged all commanding officers and others in positions of leadership to be fully engaged in their command’s implementation plan to continually communicate and educate all hands as to the Navy’s zerotolerance policy on synthetic designer drugs.

“We cannot over-communicate this issue,” said Nathan. “There have also been civilian deaths and reported suicides associated with the use of synthetic drugs. Our medical providers have witnessed and treated many of these reported symptoms at military treatment facilities. I cannot emphasize enough to our Sailors and Marines that using synthetic drugs really is just like playing Russian roulette

with their health, not to mention their career.”

The effects of these drugs can greatly impact a command from a work center accomplishing daily tasks all the way up to mission readiness, Jacko said.

“Sailors understand that using Spice or any other drug will result in other than honorable separation and loss of all benefits, such as the G.I. Bill,” he said. “The crew is proud of their successes through a great deployment and can do without those who decide to use drugs. They are weight dragging down their shipmates who are carrying the load.”

On March 1, 2011, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) exercised its emergency scheduling authority to control five chemicals used to make Spice and other “fakemarijuana” type products.

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Dealing honestly with your fears

By Chaplain Lt. Paul Greer Deputy Command Chaplain, NAS Oceana/Dam Neck Annex Chapel

Have you ever received bad news before?

Usually, it creates worry or fear, but what about good news? Recently I got some “good” news, yet because of a previous tragic event centered on the same type of “good news,” my first response was fear and apprehension. I began to think, how can a time of celebration create this type of feeling? I realized it was because of the pain of the past.

So, how are we to deal with such feelings, worries or concerns?

Fear is common to all of humanity. There is a healthy fear which can preserve and protect, but there is also unhealthy fear which can paralyze us. Fear is something often utilized as a tool in warfare. As we approach the anniversary of 9/11, we can see that terrorists want us to live in fear as to paralyze us and cripple our freedom. Fear is often a tactic of the enemy, both literally and spiritually. Trust me, as someone who has over a thousand miles of convoy in Afghanistan, I know all about living in the fear of unknown IED’s, but I also learned over the months of travel FOB hopping how to deal honestly with that fear and come to a place of peace. You see,

fear in the spiritual sense can also be a test that leads us to divine treasure.

What I realize overall is that fear is not good or bad, but it is what you do with your fears. First, we must be willing to deal honestly with our fears that trouble us, and second we should take our fears to God. What we learn in 2 Timothy 1:7 is that “God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and of love, and of a sound mind!” Note, it doesn’t say that there is an absence of fear, but that God does not infuse us with fear, but rather he instills us with power and a sound mind. In Psalm 34:4, David wrote “I sought the Lord and he answered me – he delivered me from all my fears.” Faith replaces the paralysis of fear and that is why we must seek God, for when we seek God, he does his best work within our lives instilling within us his power, love and soundness of mind delivering us from our fears. So, what burden do you carry that you need to take to God? Are there fears, worries or concerns in your life that have you paralyzed and unable to move forward? Deal honestly with your fears to find liberation! Take them to God, there you will find his strength and power to overcome the obstacles you face and live in the abundant life he desires for all of us.

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Maritime civil affairs team renovates hospital in Cameroon

By Lt. Christie Kehoe Maritime Civil Affairs and Security Training Command

DOUALA, CAMEROON

Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1 Sailors commenced renovation work on the 2nd Military Region Hospital in Douala, Cameroon, Aug. 28.

The work included constructing sidewalks between hospital buildings to facilitate patient transportation and improve sanitation, repairing the existing roadway to the ambulance entrance of the emergency ward and enclosing a patient waiting area and open-air hallway to provide a suitable sanitized area.

The improvements to the hospital will support the clinic staff, military and civilian patrons that utilize the medical services. The renovations will also advance the Cameroonian military’s ability to administer and incorporate proper hygiene

and sanitation to the civilian populace.

“Three years ago, there were barely a few buildings,” said Col. Abeng Mbozo, M.D., director of 2nd Military Region Hospital. “We are grateful for the American Navy for providing their services. They have come here and helped us achieve more than if we were here alone.”

The hospital renovation is one of two humanitarian civil action projects to be completed in cooperation with the Cameroon engineers as part of Africa Partnership Station (APS) 2012.

These projects were made possible due to the dedication of country teams, U.S. Embassy representatives and Maritime Civil Affairs Teams (MCAT) who completed project nominations, pre-deployment site surveys and pre-mission setup work to make these projects a reality.

APS began five years ago to increase cooperation be-

Builder 1st Class Jimmy E. Shaw Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 74, Detail Africa Partnership Station, work with Cameroonians to build a 200-foot concrete walkway at the Douala, Cameroon Regional Two Military Hospital.

tween the U.S. and a number of European and African countries for maritime safety and security in Africa, and provides valuable training opportunities and support to humanitarian causes in the region.

The international venture not only helps transfer the

unique skills of the Seabees to the developing Cameroon engineering force, but also demonstrates the Government of Cameroon’s commitment to investing in its people through committing to improved healthcare.

“Projects like these are a unique opportunity for us,

providing an opportunity to work in a different environment and see different engineering practices from what we are used to,” said Ens, William Short, officer-incharge of NMCB 1 detachment assigned to Cameroon.

APS continues to work around the African conti-

The Gulf of Guinea is a crucial waterway for not just the countries that border it, but the inland countries that are served by it and for the entire world.”

nent in 12 countries using a combination of NMBC personnel, MCATs, High Speed Vessel (HSV 2) Swift, and medical personnel to complete a variety of projects ranging from medical awareness programs to renovations and improvements for existing schools and hospitals.

■ Africa Partnership Station (APS) 2012 APS is an international security cooperation initiative, facilitated by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, aimed at strengthening global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities to improve maritime safety and security in Africa.

- Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus

MCC Sam Shavers Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus delivers remarks aboard High-Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2) in the Port of Douala during a visit to Africa Partnership Station in Cameroon.

Swift crew continues APS mission, reflects on SECNAV visit ■ about the ship Military Sealift Commandchartered High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2) has made port calls throughout Africa in support of APS, circumnavigating the continent since May, and has several future stops planned as part of APS West.

By Ens. Joe Keiley HSV 2 Swift Public Affairs

POINTE NOIRE, REPUBLIC OF CONGO

Sailors and embarked crew aboard Military Sealift Command-chartered High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2) donated their time and effort to help paint an orphanage, Sept. 4, as the ship continues its Africa Partnership Station (APS) West 2012 mission in Republic of Congo.

The crew began three days of painting rooms and helping to prepare the Fondation Celestine Bagniakina Orhelinat Coeur Celeste, an orphanage outside the port of Pointe Noire that will open within the year for children in the area.

“That was one of the reasons I took these orders to Swift, to do something completely different from what I’ve done in my past Navy career, and this is great because it’s for the kids,” said Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Jorge Pousa, Swift’s Gold Crew supply department leading petty officer. “We do a lot of things for the adults and the local militaries, but it’s really special when we can make a difference like this.”

The orphanage will bring the children together in a structured setting and allow for their positive development. The community outreach event in Pointe Noire comes after the crew received recognition for their APS efforts from Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus, who visited the vessel on Aug. 29 during a distinguished visitor’s reception in Douala, Cameroon.

Mabus addressed the crew from the ship’s flight deck during the reception, stressing the importance of continued partnership in building regional rela-

tionships that help to deter those who seek to disrupt the free movement of vessels at sea.

“The work you are all doing here with our partners in the region can not be overstated,” said Mabus. “We face common concerns and common enemies, pirates, terrorists and traffickers.

If we stand together and if we continue to operate together as partners, we will prevail against these enemies.”

SECNAV’s visit was part of a trip across Africa that allowed him to thank Sailors and Marines for their service and to stress the efforts in sustaining security in the region.

“The Gulf of Guinea is a crucial waterway for not just the countries that border it, but the inland countries that are served by it and for the entire world,” said Mabus.

For many personnel aboard Swift, the opportunity to meet Mabus was a unique opportunity that served to remind them of the importance of the work they’re doing as part of APS. “He was really down to Earth,” said Lt. j.g. David Zicarelli, Swift’s military detachment administrative officer. “It was good that he was able to talk to pretty much everyone, even to the junior guys. It does a lot for morale to have them be appreciated for the work they put into the event, and they know that they all helped out to make it a successful visit.”

The Secretary’s visit also resonates with the crew as they continue their work in Congo.

“I don’t do it for the recognition, but it was nice to see the secretary come out last week and see us do this, and thank us for it. But it’s really about showing that we’re not just the military out here, but people helping to build something,” said Pousa.

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FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER HOLDS CLASSES ABOARD MERCY As the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) prepares to return home from deployment, Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) began classes aboard, Sept.

1, to help service members prepare for reunions with their loved ones. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The workshops offer help to all service members, active duty or [reservists], to prepare for the best homecoming possible,â&#x20AC;? said Matt Salas, Work and Family Life Lead for Financial Readiness at the FFSC Metro San Diego.

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NOSC GULFPORT HOSTS FIRST EVER RESERVE DEPLOYMENT TRAINING Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC) Gulfport, Miss., hosted the first ever tri-Deployment Readiness Training (DRT), Sept. 8, for Pensacola, Fla., and New Orleans, NOSC Sailors and potentially deploying Navy Reservists of the three Gulf States and their families. DRT, a requirement for imminent and voluntary Navy Reserve deployers, is a component of the DoD Yellow Ribbon Program that consists of proactive education on all phases of deployment and the challenges associated with them.

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USE ASVAB/AFCT TO EXPAND CONVERSION, CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Sailors interested in changing ratings to improve career options can use their Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) scores to help determine which ratings they may qualify for, officials said Sept. 7. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The ASVAB score is a major factor used to determine which ratings a recruit is eligible to pursue,â&#x20AC;? said Senior Chief Navy Counselor (SW/AW) Mark Rush, force career counselor, Navy Personnel Command (NPC).

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NAVY ADJUSTS SELECTIVE REENLISTMENT BONUS PLAN TO RETAIN SKILLED SAILORS Navy announced updates to the Selective Reenlistment Bonus award plan, Sept. 8, in NAVADMIN 273/12. The intent of the Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) is to incentivize Sailors with critical skills and experience to stay Navy. SRB rewards Sailors who attain special training in skills most needed in the fleet, and helps meet critical skill reenlistment benchmarks and enhance Navyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to size, shape and stabilize manning.

Award levels are strategically adjusted as reenlistment requirements for specific ratings and skill sets are met.

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Military leads in treating traumatic brain injury, expert says

By Terri Moon Cronk American Forces Press Service

BETHESDA, MD.

The proper management of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) has become a military medical standard of care thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s returning 95 percent of service members with mild TBI back to the ďŹ eld within ďŹ ve days, said an Army neurologist who served on a Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) panel to develop the protocol.

Army (Dr.) Col. Geoffrey Ling, program manager at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, addressed medical care providers, Aug. 27, on the militaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s model approach to TBI in a lecture at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence on the campus of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Ling, now retired, has served in Iraq and Afghanistan, and as both a professor and interim chairman of neurology at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and director of neurocritical care at Walter Reed. He also is an attending neurocritical care physician at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Md. and has a doctorate in pharmacology.

TBI is considered a signature wound of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. With the adversity of war and the incidence of TBI, Ling said, the opportunity arose to do something about it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve developed a system of care to identify that this was a very important disease and to learn how to properly manage it,â&#x20AC;? said Ling. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That required a system from point of entry all the way through rehabilitation, [requiring] a standard, evidence-based approach, and the military created that.â&#x20AC;?

While military doctors often seek standards of care from the civilian sector, protocol for treating brain injuries was not available, he said.

By developing the TBI system of care, military medicine has created a model for civilians, Ling said, adding that he wants private medi-

â&#x2013; affecting soldiers Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is considered a signature wound of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

cal institutions to learn about the militaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approach.

Today, after three or four years of study, which Ling calls â&#x20AC;&#x153;a remarkable achievement,â&#x20AC;? military doctors to leaders in the ďŹ eld are educated in TBI and know that early screening is critical to diagnose and treat the disease from mild to severe cases, he said. The diagnostic procedure used is called â&#x20AC;&#x153;MACEâ&#x20AC;? -- the Military Acute Concussion Evaluation.

Ling pointed out that renowned teaching medical centers around the country do not have concussion centers, but military posts in war zones do. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you go to Kandahar, Bagram â&#x20AC;Ś or Herat, and ask where the concussion center is, someone will point to it,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Following the JCSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gray Teamâ&#x20AC;? panelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conclusions, TBI screening became mandatory for what Ling called the â&#x20AC;&#x153;at-risk populationâ&#x20AC;? of personnel. The military published and issued manuals that dictate the standards of care, he said.

Making TBI assessments mandatory â&#x20AC;&#x153;obligatesâ&#x20AC;? military leaders in the ďŹ eld to make sure troops exposed to a blast, or a similar incident, are screened because â&#x20AC;&#x153;patients donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always know theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hurt with this disease,â&#x20AC;? Ling said.

The militaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s system of care is not necessarily a â&#x20AC;&#x153;magic bullet,â&#x20AC;? but the strides it has made are greater

than that, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;More importantly, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s identifying TBI as a very important disease and learning how to go about properly managing it,â&#x20AC;? said Ling.

Recognizing the potential for a TBI begins in the ďŹ eld with the buddy system, Ling said. If a service member suspects a buddy might have had a mild concussion, he said, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immediately brought to the attention of military leaders and medical personnel and the assessment begins.

Once a doctor makes a diagnosis, patients with TBI go into a concussion restoration center at the front, Ling said.

And regardless of the degree of injury, all TBI patients go through the same standardized treatment program. Neurosurgeons, he added, also have certain standardized surgical techniques. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everybody has to do things in a prescribed way, based upon the best clinical practices, [which] we have,â&#x20AC;? he added.

The quick-to-react attention has had overwhelming results for patients with mild TBIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Ling pointed out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going back to duty in a very effective, combat-ready way,â&#x20AC;? he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;which means fully restored, by doing simple things up front. If you take care of something quickly, it will stay small. But if you let it fester, it gets worse.â&#x20AC;?

Those service members who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t recover as quickly undergo further treatment and 90 percent of the time are returned to duty within a couple of weeks, he added.

The remaining group of patients that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t return to duty have likely â&#x20AC;&#x153;fallen outâ&#x20AC;? because of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms, Ling said, adding thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when psychiatrists and social workers get onboard. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who would have known unless we did this?â&#x20AC;? Ling said of the militaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s standard of TBI care. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to know whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wrong with our Soldiers so we can take care of them,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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| King also authoring series of books about vets

Continued from B1 sistance, I saw that there is room for so much more.”

King, along with his vicepresident and close friend Ralph Hartmann, started raising money to help remedy the situation, providing funds for bills to families of wounded veterans, assisting in counseling costs and seeking out other organizations who provide care to veterans and their families to collaborate with.

“We’re not concerned with who gets the most recognition or money, when it comes to working with and supporting other organizations,” said King. “That’s not what we’re here for. I think if we all work together, we could reach so many more who need our help – and that’s what really matters.”

In addition to raising funds for those in need, King is also authoring a series of books entitled “AMERICA’S HEROES: Untold Stories of Honor, Courage and Sacrifice,” chronicling the stories of average American veterans as told to him throughout his travels.

Once published, he hopes to get

the books into every library in the country so Americans, especially children, can read about veterans from every conflict and feel a sense of pride and patriotism.

“World War II, Vietnam, Iraq, flag etiquette, pride in their nation and the understanding that freedom isn’t free – these are the things it is so important for children to know,” said King. “We can’t afford to have a generation that doesn’t acknowledge, or respect, the sacrifices that have been given for them.”

Riding across the country alone has given him plenty of thinking time when it comes to the purpose of his ride and the overall goal for his organization, said King.

“The longest I’ve ridden straight without stopping is 11 hours, and all the time I’m thinking about my fellow Marines and the Airmen, Sailors and Soldiers who are serving this country,” he said. “I think about their families, their children, the sacrifices they are making for all of us, and I brainstorm ways to use my organization to ensure they are always cared for.”

The camaraderie between King and his fellow veterans has grown

and flourished since his journey began. He often stays with veterans, or members of local Elks Lodges, many of whom are veterans or supporters of the military.

“The response to my ride has been overwhelming,” said King. “Many people have told me they respect and appreciate what I’m doing, and they take it upon themselves to ensure I’m well-rested and fed so I can continue. There has been an outpouring of goodness around this entire project since the day I started.”

Jack Barnes counts himself as one who respects King’s drive. As president of America Supports You Texas, a non-profit organization that promotes public awareness and support for U.S. military service members and veterans, Barnes handled all of King’s tour stops throughout Texas, including booking hotels and providing police escorts throughout several cities.

“King is an outstanding patriot and committed wholly to the ideals of this country,” said Barnes, who is also a veteran. “It is our duty and privilege to support the men and women who serve our country and pay the cost for freedom.”

At each state capital, King procures that state’s flag. Upon his return to Oregon, slated for Sept.

28, each flag will be hung at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum during a ceremony to commemorate those who have served in the military.

Members from each state will be encouraged to attend and represent their state.

After the flags have flown for one year, King plans to return them to Elk Lodges in each state.

“The Elks Lodges have been such an instrumental part of me getting through this journey, as well as I have,” said King. “They’ve supported me, spread the word about my campaign, fed me and given me places to stay. Giving the flags to them is just my way of saying thank you and ensuring the flags fly high in an environment that supports those that sacrifice for their country.”

Making a difference won’t stop once King’s bike wheels stop rolling. From motivational speaking and executing bike rides across the country, to providing bikes to veterans with disabilities and continuing to provide funds to those who need it most, The Wounded Ride,

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serve as ship’s sponsor ■ ship’s namesake The new destroyer honors the late Lt. Michael P. Murphy, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions as leader of a Navy SEAL team in Afghanistan.

A commissioning ceremony will be held for the ship in New York City in October.

Continued from B1 Ships). “This has been, and continues to be, a tremendously successful shipbuilding program. I have every confidence that PCU Michael Murphy, as with the previous 61 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, will ‘lead the fight’ and make our world a safer, better place.”

The new destroyer honors the late Lt. Michael P. Murphy, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions as leader of a Navy SEAL team in Afghanistan. Murphy was the first person to be awarded the medal for actions in Afghanistan and the first member of the U.S. Navy to receive the award since the Vietnam War. Maureen Murphy, Lt. Murphy’s mother, will serve as the ship’s sponsor.

“It’s truly an honor for all of us that are part of this initial crew to not only bring this great warship into the fleet, but to also do our part in upholding the legacy of Lt. Murphy and his 18 additional Operation Red Wings teammates

that gave the ultimate sacrifice,” said Cmdr. Tom Shultz, Commanding Officer of PCU Michael Murphy (DDG 112).

Shultz and many of the 280person crew have trained in Bath for close to a year to safely sail the ship away and begin their transit to the ship’s future homeport of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, also the location of Lt. Murphy’s former command, SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team 1.

The DDG 51-class ship is a multi-mission, guided-missile destroyer designed to operate in multi-threat air, surface and subsurface threat environments. The class of ship provides combat capability and survivability characteristics, while minimizing procurement and lifetime support costs due to the program’s maturity.

The DDG 51 program continues to reinforce affordability and efficiency in its shipbuilding program with a commitment to deliver ships at the highest possible quality and to manage a seamless transition to the fleet.

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To improve the efficiency of reserve to active conversions, the RC to AC program changes the application process.

Rather than meet with a recruiter to discuss active duty prospects, interested reservists can apply to Navy Personnel Command (PERS-92) through his or her unit and Naval Reserve Activity commanding officer in response to advertised vacancies with specific proficiency, year-

group and other requirements.

Vacancies will be advertised via the GovDelivery system, and will specify available augmentation quotas by rate and year group. Reservists can sign up for GovDelivery notifications through the Navy Reserve Forces Command website at www.navyreserve.navy.mil.

Quotas and advertised vacancies will be reviewed regularly and updated based on needs of the fleet.

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ditionally, Sailors must be within the advertised year group and not within two years of their AC High Year Tenure (HYT) dates based upon their active duty service date.

Once selected, a Sailor will be given the opportunity to negotiate for a billet based on the needs of the Navy and his or her preferences. Orders to the new billet will include a projected rotation date and authorization for permanent change of station expenses, if appropriate.

To learn more about the RC to AC program, Sailors may speak with their chain of command, read the NAVADMIN and MILPERSMAN article at www.npc.navy.mil, or call the NPC customer service center at (866) U-ASK-NPC, (1-866-827-5672), or email at CSCMailbox@navy.mil.

UNDERWOOD | Ship en route to Key West,

Fla. to participate in UNITAS exercise Continued from B1 gether to address other common problems, such as trafficking in persons and responding to natural disasters.

Officers from the Brazilian Naval Ship BNS Greenhalgh (F-46), also visiting Trinidad and Tobago, were invited to join in the festivities.

Underwood and Greenhalgh will be sailing from Port of Spain en route to Key West, Fla., to participate in the multi-national UNITAS exercise. Coincidentally, Sept. 7 is also the anniversary of Brazil’s independence.

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Inc. plans to do its part to ensure wounded service members and veterans across the nation have a place to turn.

“I want them to know that they will never be forgotten, “ said King.

“As long as I have a voice, I will be advocating for those who serve.”

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Courtesy of General Dynamics Bath Iron Works The future USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112), and the final ship of the original 62-ship procurement of the DDG 51-class shipbuilding program, successfully completed a combined builder’s and acceptance super trial after spending four days underway in the Atlantic Ocean.

U.S. Marine Cpl. Jovane Henry Scot King, a former Marine and president of The Wounded Ride, Inc., strikes a pose on his bicycle during a rest stop, Aug. 28.

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■ show times The 2012 NAS Oceana Air Show is scheduled for Sept. 14 - 16. Gates open at 5 p.m. on Friday and 8:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

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‘Our Flag Was Still There’ 2012 NAS Oceana Air Show showcases the best of military and civilian aviation Press Release NAS Oceana Public Affairs

The 2012 NAS Oceana Air Show, Sept. 14, 15 and 16, will showcase the very best of military and civilian aviation for spectators from around the world who travel to Virginia Beach just to attend the annual air show.

With the Navy hosting War of 1812 commemorations around the country this year, the Oceana Air Show is themed “Our Flag Was Still There.”

The Air Show officially kicks off at 5:30 p.m. Friday evening, Sept. 14 with the stunning Twilight Air Show. Admission and parking are free, and gates open at

5 p.m. When the show ends, stop by the Oceana Officers’ Club to enjoy a refreshing beverage in this legendary watering hole.

The air show’s main event occurs on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 15 - 16, with the gates opening at 8 a.m., and the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team, Blue Angels, scheduled to conclude each day’s show with their legendary performances.

On Saturday night, Sept. 15, the Beach Blast begins at 6:30 p.m. with a free concert at Virginia Beach’s 31st Street Park, an F/A-18 Super Hornet afterburner flyover, night parachute jumps by the British Red Devils and an introduction to the men and women of the Blue Angels team.

■ history lesson The NAS Oceana Air Show was first held in 1953, and the event has been held almost each year since.

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For more information on the 2012 NAS Oceana Air Show, including a complete list of performers, visit www.oceanaairshow.com.

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What to expect at the 2012 NAS Oceana Air Show Friday, Sept. 14 The 2012 Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show officially kicks off at 5:30 p.m. Friday with the stunning Twilight Air Show. Don’t miss dazzling sunset and nighttime aerial performances and blazing pyrotechnics.

During the twilight portion of the show, you’ll see a military tactical demonstration

by Oceana F/A-18 Hornets. When the sun sets, you’ll be thrilled by heart-stopping night-time displays by Otto the Helicopter, Dan Buchanan, Bill Leff, the Smoke & Thunder Jet Car, and the British Red Devils jump team. Admission and parking are free and gates open at 5 p.m. When the show ends, make sure you stop by the NAS Oceana Officer’s Club to enjoy a refreshing beverage in this legendary watering hole.

Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 15 - 16 Gates open at 8 a.m., flying starts at 10

a.m. The 2012 NAS Oceana Air Show’s main event occurs on Saturday and Sunday.

This year’s action-packed lineup includes: the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, as well as top civilian performers like John Mohr, Roger Buis with Otto the Helicopter, Bill Leff, Dan Buchanan and the Heavy Metal Jet Team.

Commemorating the War of 1812, the theme this year is “Our Flag Was Still There,” so expect to see stars and stripes throughout the performances. You’ll also see tactical demonstration by modern military aircraft like F/A-18 Hornet & Super Hornet and the E-2C Hawkeye. Don’t miss the heartstopping performance by the British Red Devils Parachute Regiment, the power and flames of the Smoke & Thunder Jet Car, or the awesome spectacle of the U.S. Navy Air Power Demonstration, where locally based squadrons simulate airfield attacks accompanied by booming pyrotechnics.

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Admission and parking are free. Guests can expect heavy traffic in the early afternoon, so please arrive early.

afterburner flyover to kickoff the official portion of the show, immediately followed by a team parachute jump onto the beach.

Once the jumpers have been presented to Saturday Night the crowd, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels will On Saturday night, make sure to take a trip take the stage to introduce the 2012 Blue to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront and attend Angel team. Music and entertainment will be provided until the event’s conclusion at the 31st Street Park Beach Blast adjacent to the Hilton Virginia Beach. The event will 10 p.m. This is a free event and parking is begin at 6:30 p.m. with a free concert. When available in the parking structure on the the sun sets, there will be a Super Hornet corner of 31st Street and Atlantic Avenue.

Security information for the 2012 NAS Oceana Air Show ■ Picture ID’s are required of all spectators, 17 years or older.

■ Guests without appropriate government decals/passes must remain in the air show event area, or designated parking lots.

■ Do not leave pets in your car! Pets left in cars will be turned over to Virginia Beach Animal Control.

■ In order to keep possibly dangerous items outside the flightline, all bags will be inspected as you come through flightline entry points, and all individuals are subject to search.

items will not be returned.

■ Alcoholic beverages.

■ Pets (other than service animals).

■ Glass containers.

■ Bicycles, roller skates, roller blades or skateboards.

■ All authorized items will be inspected prior to entering the flightline. Base Security recommends that spectators minimize the number and size of authorized items they bring with them to reduce the time required for inspection prior to access into the flightline area.

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■ Wheelchairs.

The following items are not permitted on the flightline and may be confiscated: ■ Ice chests or coolers.

■ Large bags (bags larger than a small purse or fanny pack), duffle bags or briefcases.

■ All weapons (regardless of permit), including firearms, knives (including pocket knives and multi-tools), walking sticks (except for handicap use) and all other items that the security force deems dangerous. Any confiscated

The following items are permitted: ■ PCS/cellular phones, pagers and FRS transceivers (may be asked to turn off/on).

■ Handheld portable televisions, radios and scanners.

■ Small fanny packs and purses.

■ Cameras and camcorders (owners may be required to open all compartments at security checkpoints).

■ Folding chairs and lawn chairs (chairs in bags are subject to search).

Calendar

Sunsets on the River

For a complete list of events in Hampton Roads or to submit your own, visit www. flagshipnews.com/calendar

■ Where:

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Virginia Beach Neptune Festival ■

When: Now through Sept. 30 Beach Oceanfront ■ For more information, contact: 498-0215, or visit www.neptunefestival.com

■ When:

Next four Thursdays, 6 to

9 p.m.

Hermitage Museum & Gardens ■ For more information, contact: Megan Frost at 423-2052 ext. 205, or mfrost@thehermitagemuseum. org Sunsets on the River continues this fall with four concerts on the Hermitage back lawn. Admission is $7 for the general public and free for museum members. Children 12 and under are free admission. Guests are invited to bring a picnic, lawn chairs and blankets. Concert dates and scheduled bands are as follows: Sept. 13, The Michael Clark Band; Sept. 20, Big Red Tree; Sept. 27, The Bartones; Oct. 4, Esoteric Ramblers.

■ Where: Virginia

The 39th annual Neptune Festival has a full schedule of events lasting throughout the month. Among the upcoming events are: • Senior’s Gala – Sept. 13, 7 p.m., Cavalier Beach Club, 4201 Atlantic Ave. A night of Big Band orchestral sounds makes this evening for area seniors a must. Tickets are $10 a person and include light refreshments.

• 30th annual Sandman Triathlon – Sept. 16, 7 a.m., Virginia Beach Oceanfront. This grueling test of physical conditioning includes a 750-meter open ocean swim, 14mile bike ride and 5K (3.1 mile) run. Known as one of the best triathlons in the Mid-Atlantic region, the event hosted over 700 participants and thousands of spectators last year.

New this year, race participants will enjoy a fabulous postevent party under the big tent on the beach. Pre-registration required for participants though the event is open for public viewing. To register visit www.sandmantri.com.

• Neptune’s Symphony By the Sea – Sept. 19 (rain date Sept. 20), 31st Street Park, Virginia Beach Oceanfront.

Enjoy the captivating sounds of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra in a setting unlike any other. Beachfront pops and fireworks make for a magical evening by the sea. Free and open to the public.

• North American Sandsculpting Championship – Sept. 25 - 27, Virginia Beach Oceanfront at Sand Sculpting Tent at 7th Street. Viewing during the construction part of the competition is closed to the public. Limited viewing from boardwalk. Judging starts Sept. 27 at 2 p.m. Beginning Sept. 28 through Oct. 7, Neptune’s “Kingdom of Sand” opens to the public. Admission is $3 per adult with children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult.

• Boardwalk Weekend, Neptune Festival’s Grand Finale – Sept. 28 - 30, along 2nd through 36nd streets on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront Boardwalk; Sept. 28, Noon to 11 p.m.; Sept. 29, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sept. 30, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Highlights include a continual series of daily outdoor concerts along 35 blocks of the boardwalk, with a variety of live music; over 275 artisans showcasing their talent during the Neptune Art & Craft Show; a spectacular Saturday night fireworks display over the Atlantic Ocean; volleyball tournament; surfing classic; Atlantic Sailing Regatta; an 8K and 5K run; and the Grand Parade. Volunteer positions are available, and interested persons should contact Sherry Roebuck at 498-0215, or email sar@neptunefestival.com.

Bubbles and Bluejeans ■ When: Sept. 14, 5 to 9 p.m.

■ Where: TowneBank Fountain

Park, Norfolk ■ For more information, contact: 441-2345, or visti www.festevents. org Join Festevents in celebrating Friday night in style at the AT&T Bubbles & Bluejeans ladies night celebration. Dance the night away and there will also be lots of “lady friendly” activities on-site to entertain everyone, while Seth Steinback & Roosterfoot perform live throughout the night. Event is free and everyone is welcome. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. Coolers, food and soft drinks are permitted. No alcohol or glass is permitted; food and alcohol will be available for purchase during the festival.

■ Baby bags and strollers, if attending with an infant or

small child (strollers are not permitted in the grandstand area; adjacent stroller parking is available).

Please bear in mind the NAS Oceana Air Show is a familyfriendly event that all visitors, young and old, should be able to enjoy. With that in mind, we would sincerely appreciate it if guests would avoid clothing with vulgar or inappropriate language.

are available for those who attend in order to learn more about disability compensation claims. Please bring DD Form 214, recent rating decisions and any other documents that will help our attorneys in evaluating your disability compensation claim (e.g., medical records, service records). Breakfast and lunch will be served, and snacks will be available throughout the day.

Red, White and Blue 5K ■ When: Sept. 15, 8:30 a.m.

■ Where: Naval Weapons Station

Yorktown-Cheatham Annex CAX Gym ■ For more information, contact: 229-6511 Registration and entry fees are: Military (active and reserve): free through Aug. 31, $10 after Aug. 31; all others: $20 through Aug. 31, $25 after. You can also register online at www.active.com, fax the form to 229-2047, or email the form to walker@williamsburgcc.com.

Opera in the Park ■ When: Sept. 15, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

■ Where: Town Point Park, Norfolk ■ For more information, visit:

www.vaopera.org Event is free and open to the public and will feature a casual, picnic-style atmosphere. Park opens at 6 p.m. At 7:30 p.m. the curtains will rise and the melodious sounds of the Virginia Opera will take center stage. Coolers, food and non-alcoholic beverages are permitted. No alcohol or glass is permitted. Food and beverage will be available for purchase.

Free legal clinic ■ When: Sept. 15, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

■ Where: Old Dominion Univer-

food and soft drinks are permitted.

No alcohol or glass is permitted; food and alcohol will be available for purchase during the festival.

Baja Surf Classic ■ When: Sept. 16, 8 a.m.

■ Where: Little Island City

Park in Sandbridge ■ For more information, contact: www.cff.org The 2012 Baja Surf Classic, which benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, is an all day family event with a surfing contest and will conclude with an awards ceremony and pizza party in the evening. In addition to the Surf Classic, local businesses are hosting free surfing lessons for local individuals living with cystic fibrosis, Sept. 15, at Little Island Park.

NWDC Speaker Series ■ When: Sept. 20, 10 to 11 a.m.

■ Where: NWDC headquarters,

1528 Piersey St., Building O-27, Naval Station Norfolk ■ For more information, contact: www.nwdc.navy.mil/ncoi/speaker/ default.aspx Stephen M. Carmel, senior vice president of Maritime Services for Maersk Line Limited (MLL), will talk about “Maritime Security, Globalization, and Navy Strategy.” At MLL, Carmel is responsible for all technical and operating activities. Registration, DCO and other information can be found on NWDC’s website.

Disney on Ice ■ When:

Sept. 26 - 30

■ Where: Hampton Coliseum ■ For more information, visit:

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Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

sity Higher Education Center, 1881 University Dr., Virginia Beach ■ For more information, email: Sarah Schauerte at scs@legalmeetspractical.com, or visit www.vavetslegalclinic.wordpress.com

Park, Norfolk ■ For more information, contact: 441-2345, or visit www.festevents. org

A completely free legal clinic designed to help veterans. This legal clinic focuses on three different areas of law: Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation claims; the basics of starting a small business; and wills, trusts and estate planning. A separate presentation will be held for each area of law, and free individual consultations with experienced veterans lawyers

The 7th annual Mid-Autumn Moon Festival features Cheryl Tan of WAVY-TV 10 as Master of Ceremony, and the 2012 Moon Goddess, Virginia Lee. The afternoon will highlight family activities and foods that will allow festival guests to explore and experience the Chinese culture to its fullest. Admission is free and open to the public. Lawn Chairs and blankets are welcome. Coolers,

■ When: Sept. 16, Noon to 4 p.m.

■ Where: TowneBank Fountain

Disney On Ice presents Rockin’ Ever After. Tickets on sale now. In a new twist on fairytale fun, favorite Disney characters compete to be the next superstar in comical segments leading up to the tales of show stopping princesses: Ariel, Rapunzel, Belle and Merida. Rockin’ Ever After remixes the stories of Disney’s most adventurous heroines with upbeat music and energetic choreography that will have audiences singing, dancing and cheering.

Showtimes are: Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 28 at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sept.

29 at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sept. 30 at 1 and 5 p.m. Tickets range from $25 to $50.

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■ flight team A total of 16 officers voluntarily serve with the Blue Angels. Each year the team typically selects three tactical (fighter or fighter/attack) jet pilots, two support officers and one Marine Corps C-130 pilot to relieve departing members.

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World famous Blue Angels return to headline 2012 Oceana Air Show Catch the Navy’s Flight Demonstration Team, the Blue Angels, when they return to the 2012 NAS Oceana Air Show, Sept.14, 15 and 16.

The Blue Angels have flown more than 10 different aircraft in the team’s 65-year history. Originally, the team flew four aircraft in the signature “Diamond” formation and expanded to six aircraft to showcase both the diamond and solos high-performance capability, as well as the precision formation flying taught to all naval aviators. Today, the squadron flies the Boeing F/A-18 Hornet and the Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules. When the squadron receives a F/A-18 Hornet from the fleet, which are at the end of their carrier arrestment functionality, a variety of modifications, including removing the nose cannon to install a smoke-fluid system, inverting a fuel pump, installing a stop watch and adjustable constant-tension stick spring are made, as well as the worldwide recognizable paint scheme.

The first Jet-Assisted Take-Off (JATO) performance by the Blue

Angels’ C-130, affectionately known as “Fat Albert,” took place at NAS Pensacola, Fla. in November 1975. Eight solid fuel JATO rocket bottles, each producing 1,000 pounds of thrust, helped propel Fat Albert skyward and captivated millions of spectators each year.

These JATO bottles were produced in the Vietnam-era to help aircraft take off from short, unimproved runways at heavy weights. The last known stockpile of JATO bottles were expended during the Blue Angels’ 2009 show season and ended with the last JATO performance for Fat Albert at the NAS Pensacola Air Show in November 2009.

History In 1946, the Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Chester W. Nimitz, had a vision to create a flight exhibition team in order to raise the public’s interest in naval aviation and boost Navy morale.

In the 1940s, the Blue Angels thrilled audiences with precision combat maneuvers in the F6 Hellcat, the F8 Bearcat and the F9 Panther. During

the 1950s, the team refined their demonstration with aerobatic maneuvers in the F9 Cougar and F-11 Tiger and introduced the first six-plane delta formation, still flown to this day. By the end of the 1960s, they were flying the F-4 Phantom, the only two seat aircraft flown by the delta formation. In 1974, the Blue Angels transitioned to the A-4 Skyhawk, a smaller and lighter aircraft with a tighter turning radius allowing for a more dynamic flight demonstration. In 1986, the squadron celebrated their 40th Anniversary by unveiling the Boeing F/A-18 Hornet, which is still flown to this day.

In 1949, it became necessary for the Blue Angels to operate a support aircraft to move personnel and equipment between show sites. These support aircraft including: the Douglas R4D Sky Train, the Curtiss R5C Commando, the Douglas R5D Skymaster, and the Lockheed C-121 Super Constellation. In 1970, the team received the Lockheed Martin C-130, affectionately known as “Fat Albert.”

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I like sharing my love of aviation and ďŹ&#x201A;ying with people who are fortunate enough to do what I do.â&#x20AC;?

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- Bill Leff, air show performer

VETERAN PERFORMER BILL LEFF AND HIS T-6 TEXAN RETURN TO OCEANA Bill Leff, who has been ďŹ&#x201A;ying in air shows for 36 years, will take to the skies during the 2012 NAS Oceana Air Show, Sept. 14, 15 and 16. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like sharing my love of aviation and ďŹ&#x201A;ying with people who arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fortunate enough to do what I do. They come to the air show because they love airplanes and they love ďŹ&#x201A;ying, so the air show gives them an opportunity to see all different kinds â&#x20AC;&#x201C; especially an air show like this because they can see the highest technology to the lowest technology,â&#x20AC;? said Leff, during an interview at the 2010 Oceana Air Show.

Leff has ďŹ&#x201A;own a wide variety of aircraft since earning his pilotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license at age 15 in his hometown of Dayton, Ohio, which as the hometown of the Wright Brothers, is considered the birthplace of aviation. He has served as helicopter crew chief in the National Guard, worked as both a corporate and instructor pilot, among other jobs in the aviation industry.

He went on to obtain his instrument, multi-engine, single-engine sea and airline transport rating to go with his single-engine land, glider and ďŹ&#x201A;ight instructor ratings. Since then, he has obtained Beechcraft 300, Cessna Citation, Learjet, Westwind, Saberliner, DC-3 and DC-9 type ratings.

He is also an airframe and powerplant mechanic with FAA inspection authorization certiďŹ cation.

Leffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aviation career includes more than 30 years of corporate ďŹ&#x201A;ying, several years as president of an internationally-known corporate air-

Courtesy photos Bill Leff performing in his T-6 Texan during a night show.

Leff has been in the air show business since 1976.

craft maintenance company and ďŹ&#x201A;ight instructor for Trans World Airlines. Leff has ďŹ&#x201A;own more than 170 different types of aircraft, from warbirds to airline transport aircraft and has well over 20,000 hours of ďŹ&#x201A;ying time, including more than 4,000 hours in the T-6.

Leff purchased and authentically restored his T-6 Texan in 1975. His Texan was manufactured in 1943 as an AT-6C and saw service with the Army Air Forces at Victoria Army AirďŹ eld at Victoria, Texas. In 1951, the plane was â&#x20AC;&#x153;re-manufacturedâ&#x20AC;? as a T-6G and ďŹ rst assigned to Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas and then Malden AFB in Missouri. It was used as a trainer until 1955, when it was retired from service to make

way for a new era of ďŹ&#x201A;ight training that prepared pilots to ďŹ&#x201A;y jet aircraft. In 1959, the plane was sold as surplus for $771.11.

This T-6 was restored to its original Korean ConďŹ&#x201A;ict military conďŹ guration with the help of the Air Force Orientation Group at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Leffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hometown of Dayton.

Leff has made improvements to the aircraft to accommodate its new job as an air show plane.

These improvements include an inverted oil system, modern radio and navigational systems for long cross-country ďŹ&#x201A;ights, a smoke system, and of course, special equipment for the StarďŹ re Night Skyshow.

Leff has been in the air show business since 1976 and developed the StarďŹ re Night Skyshow act in 1989, which he will again bring to Twilight Show, Sept. 14.

A regular performer at Oceana for many years, during an interview two years ago at the Air Show, Leff can immediately list several reasons he returns to perform here year after year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the greatest air show in the country! Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got jets, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got Navy jets. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just cool,â&#x20AC;? he laughed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On top of that, the air show is just so well organized â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the facility is so nice and so well managed. The enlisted people and officers here take such good care of you. Everybody knows what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re supposed to do and where theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re supposed to do it.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x2013; about the pilot Bill Leff has flown a wide variety of aircraft since earning his pilotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license at age 15. He has served as helicopter crew chief in the National Guard, worked as both a corporate and instructor pilot, among other jobs in the aviation industry.

Leffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current T-6 Texas was restored to its original Korean Conflict military configuration with the help of the Air Force Orientation Group at WrightPatterson Air Force Base in Leffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hometown of Dayton, Ohio.

Kevin Coleman ready to make his ďŹ rst appearance at Oceana Air Show At just 21 years old, Kevin Coleman has already made a name for himself in the air show business.

The 2012 NAS Oceana Air Show, Sept. 14, 15 and 16, marks Colemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ rst appearance at Oceana.

Coleman, who is one of the youngest air show stars in the world, is a second-generation pilot and secondgeneration air show performer. As a kid growing up in the air show business, he loved watching his father perform. And a few years later, he was watching his older brother perform. As soon as Coleman was able to walk, he was helping out around the hangar with the airplanes. When you watch him performing in the sky, it is clear that ďŹ&#x201A;ying aerobatics is a part of his DNA. At the young age of 10, Coleman started taking aerobatic lessons in the family decathlon from air show legend Marion Cole. Coleman quickly became fascinated with aerobatic ďŹ&#x201A;ight and he started taking lessons as often as he could. Cole became Colemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friend and ďŹ&#x201A;ight instructor. As Coleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s student, Coleman ďŹ&#x201A;ew his ďŹ rst solo on his 16th birthday and he earned his private pilotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license on his 17th birthday.

In his early teens, Coleman was traveling the country crewing at air shows for his brother, Wyche T. Coleman, and the rest of the 2003 Stars of Tomorrow team.

Coleman took great pride in crewing at every show, helping out with cleaning the airplane and keeping it ready for every ďŹ&#x201A;ight. Through these experiences, Coleman gained the friendship and respect of many of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest air show performers, including: Sean D. Tucker, Bill Stein and Michael Goulian.

Colemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ rst two seasons were wildly successful.

Not only did Coleman literally ďŹ&#x201A;y shows from coastto-coast in his ďŹ rst year on the circuit, he was featured at many of the most prestigious venues in the country.

The shows Coleman performed at include: Barksdale Air Force Base Air Show, Rhode Island National Guard Open House and Air Show, Vectren Dayton Air Show and EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.

For 2012, Coleman will be ďŹ&#x201A;ying his Extra 300SHP. This extraordinary airplane has allowed him to â&#x20AC;&#x153;think outside the boxâ&#x20AC;? to come up with many new and inventive maneuvers. Coleman loves his new air show sequence and he is sure that you will, too.

Coleman is a full time college student at Louisiana Tech University, where he is pursuing degree in business and aviation. He enjoys balancing his college studies with his air show career, and through hard work and determination, Coleman is successful at both.

Courtesy of kevincolemanaerosports.com For 2012, Coleman Kevin Coleman will be ďŹ&#x201A;ying his Extra 300SHP. This extraordinary airplane has allowed him to â&#x20AC;&#x153;think outside the boxâ&#x20AC;? to come up with many new and inventive maneuvers. The 21-year-old is a second-generation pilot and air show performer, following in the footsteps of his father and older brother.

â&#x2013; young gun Kevin Coleman flew his first solo flight on his 16th birthday and earned his private pilotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license on his 17th birthday. Now 21 years old, Coleman is scheduled to make his first appearance at the NAS Oceana Air Show this year.

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DAN BUCHANAN OVERCOMES TRAGEDY TO GLIDE HIS WAY INTO OCEANA AIR SHOW Dan Buchanan will glide into the 2012 NAS Oceana Air Show, Sept. 14, 15 and 16, with his hang glider and motorized wing, the only aircraft of this type in North America to carry “N” numbers and airworthiness certificates.

Buchanan was a New York and Connecticut home builder and flat-track motorcycle racer before moving to Lake Tahoe, Calif., where he enjoyed the thrill of flying off mountain tops. He was getting his private pilot’s license, when in 1981, he suffered a spinal injury while landing a hang glider in bad weather that he shouldn’t have even been flying in. Losing his ability to walk, he returned to college to pursue a career in mechanical engineering, landing him in Silicon Valley, Calif.

Despite this new handicap, Buchanan returned to the thrill of flying within six months, and since then his tenacity and adventurous spirit has allowed him to accrue more than 2,900 hours of flight time in hang gliders and sailplanes. Completing both his private and commercial pilot’s licenses as a wheelchair user, his motorless recreational flights are typically three to six hours long, thermal soaring as high as 18,000 feet over the western deserts and mountains.

After his first air show performance at Medford, Ore. in 1989, his appearances increased each year, and now he shares his thrill of flight with millions of people around the world during his annual 25plus city air show tour, driving more than 45,000 miles each summer.

Performing principally across North America, his international venues have included: Australia (eight times), Japan, Thailand, El Salvador, the United Arab Emirates, Canada and Mexico.

Buchanan is also a federally and state licensed pyrotechnician, trained by Hollywood effects professionals. He installs wires and sequences, and all of the special effects on the fabric wing himself.

He is also a commercial glider pilot, enjoying sailplane aerobatics and giving

I have to fly ...

I can’t walk.”

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The gliders Dan Buchanan’s unpowered hang glider (which he uses in the daytime act) and the motorized hang glider (which he uses for the night time act) are both designed by NorthWing in Wenatchee, Wash. Both are registered with the FAA as experimental aircraft with “N” numbers because of the commercial entertainment work he does. Hang gliding has come a long way since the perilous 1970s. Buchanan’s factorybuilt aircraft are rigorously engineered, stress tested and instruction is mandatory.

Buchanan launches his glider with a custom designed winch system and rolling launch trailer that he designed and constructed specifically for air show take-offs. With his tow vehicle driving on the runway, he lifts off the towed trailer at an air speed of about 30 mph, while constantly talking live over the public address system and he quickly tow-climbs to an altitude of 1,200 to 1,800 feet. The pay-out winch on the launch vehicle, operated by an experienced and trained crew member, spins out up to 3,000 feet of 1/8” “spectra” towline against the applied brake pressure on the winch during his ascent.

Climbing to altitude Courtesy photos Dan Buchanan soars to new heights above the Pacific Ocean from cliffs at Fort Funston, near San Francisco, Calif. Despite an injury that cost him his ability to walk, Buchanan has accumulated more than 2,900 hours of flight time in hang gliders and sailplanes. Buchanan has also completed both his private and commercial pilot’s licenses as a wheelchair user.

glider rides to friends at Minden, Nev. when not on the air show tour. Buchanan owns “Sky Sailing” in Warner Springs, Calif., whose school has one of the few “hand control” equipped sailplanes in the U.S. Some of his other adventurous pas-

sions include high-speed long distance desert riding and racing on ATV’s, flatwater river kayaking and scuba diving on wrecks and in caves.

When asked why he flies, Buchanan’s usual smiling response is, “I have to fly ... I can’t walk.”

To increase the towing distance on the runway or taxiway, Buchanan has the tow vehicle make two Uturns on the runway and performs two challenging “aerial water-ski turns” as the towline slackens and comes tight again in the opposite direction, allowing him to “stair-step” to the desired altitude while remaining in front of the 3,000 to 5,000 feet spectator area. Timing is everything during these maneuvers as you can imagine.

When he releases from the tow-line, a small ram air parachute is automatically deployed and the line is rapidly rewound electrically back onto the winch without the line ever falling to the ground.

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Courtesy photo Roger Buis, pilot of Otto the Helicopter, has been ďŹ&#x201A;ying since 1980, when he began his career as an Army aviator.

Otto the Helicopter and pilot Roger Buis are returning to the 2012 NAS Oceana Air Show, Sept. 14, 15 and 16.

Called the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mickey Mouseâ&#x20AC;? of the air show circuit, Ottoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 20-minute, highly choreographed, solo routine includes unusual â&#x20AC;&#x153;heli-baticsâ&#x20AC;? and lots of backward ďŹ&#x201A;ight, concluding with a patriotic tribute to veterans and homeland heroes.

During his air show comedy act, Otto uses a 75-pound yo-yo, blows bubbles, barrel races like a horse and does aerobatics â&#x20AC;&#x153;Otto-styleâ&#x20AC;? to mimic the airplanes.

Otto also ďŹ&#x201A;ies a night time, patriotic, lights and pyro show, set to Celtic music.

Spectators to the Oceana Twilight Show, Sept. 14, will enjoy an aerial ballet in the sky, and just when it appears to be over â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a grand ďŹ nale will light up the entire ďŹ&#x201A;ightline.

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an Army aviator. Buis ďŹ rst soloed in the Hughes TH-55 Osage, predecessor to the Schweizer 300C, which is what Otto the Helicopter is. Buis also ďŹ&#x201A;ies the Bell 206/206 L, the Bell Jet Ranger and Long Ranger, the Bell 407 and the Eurocopter Twin Star. Buis ďŹ&#x201A;ies airplanes and ďŹ xedwing aircraft.

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The original Parachute Regiment Freefall Team, later dubbed the “Red Devils,” was formed in 1964.

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British Red Devils Freefall Team will be dropping in at air show In an ironic twist, some members of the British military will be helping the United States celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812 when the “Red Devils” drop into the NAS Oceana Air Show, Sept. 14, 15 and 16. The 2012 Oceana Air Show, whose theme is “Our Flag was Still There,” is one of the War of 1812 commemorative events hosted by the Navy around the country this year.

The Parachute Regiment Freefall Team, Red Devils, are the official parachute display team of both the Parachute Regiment (The Paras) and the British Army. The team’s role is to promote both the Parachute Regiment and the British Army in support of recruitment – achieved by carrying out more than 100 spectacular parachute displays at public events each year and by attracting positive publicity through the media.

The team is manned by 20 serving Soldiers from the Parachute Regiment’s three full-time battalions: 1, 2 and 3 Para. Every member of the team has served a minimum of three years in a parachute regiment battalion and has taken part in at least one operational tour of duty in either the Falkland Islands, Northern Ireland, Kosovo, Sierra Leone, Afghanistan and/or Iraq.

As with the rest of the regiment, they wear a distinctive maroon beret.

The distinctive maroon beret of the parachute regiment was first worn by the men of the regiment when it went into action in North Africa in November 1942. The officers and men of the 1st Parachute Brigade, wearing this beret, were nicknamed the “Red Devils,” bestowed by the enemy forces during fierce fighting in North Africa.

The team was formed on Jan. 1, 1964 by Maj. Gen. Glyn Gilbert, who was then regimental colonel of the Parachute Regiment, when sport parachuting was in its infancy. Within airborne forces, most units had formed small freefall clubs. Parachute displays were relatively novel events, but were in increasing demand at both civilian

■ early days The U.S. Army’s Golden Knights Parachute Team was instrumental in the early success of the Red Devils by providing training for 15 members at Fort Bragg, N.C.

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and military shows, and so clearly, they had considerable recruiting potential.

During the summer of 1963, Lt. Edward Gardener, Maj. John Weeks and Cpl. Sherdy Vatnsdal spent several evenings discussing the prospects of forming a full-time regimental display team. Gardener set to writing a paper on this subject, which eventually led to Gilbert giving the venture his full support. On Jan. 1, 1964, Gardener assumed the appointment of officer commanding the Parachute Regiment Free Fall Display Team with a small office in the regimental headquarters in Maida Barracks Aldershot.

His first problems were recruiting a team, gaining equipment and obtaining display bookings. All three battalions provided differing levels of manning due to operational commitments and a 17-man team was formed.

The provision of parachutes and other personal equipment was regrettably a simple problem. There were no funds available and no one was prepared to sponsor an unknown quantity. Team members therefore had to purchase their own kit. Jump platforms were provided by hiring the Army Parachute Association’s rapide, or other civilian aircraft (again team members had to meet the costs), until Gilbert came up with the unprecedented idea that the team needed

their own rapide. Funds were gathered as interest-free loans from the three battalions, and by mid-June, the team had purchased their own fully overhauled aircraft brought back from Beirut. This original rapide was named “Valkyrie.”

The aircraft was flown then, as now by volunteer civilian and military pilots, with the assistance of Maj. Peter Cockroft of RHQ Para. Around 50 displays were booked between May and October 1964, of which around 30 were completed. All fees went towards paying the aircraft purchase loans, but by the end of 1964, the free fall team was truly established.

In following years, the team cemented a lasting bond with the Golden Knights, the U.S. Army’s parachute team. The Golden Knights were instrumental in the team’s early success by providing training for 15 members at Fort Bragg, N.C. They made a total of 508 jumps and gained invaluable experience from world champion instructors. They also managed to broker the purchase of new team kit from the Golden Knights and so became the best equipped team in the UK. In 1979, the Red Devils were officially declared the British Army’s parachute display team. Today, the team is two display teams of 10 men, each with a cameraman who records each performance.

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■ award winner Having performed in air shows for more than 25 years, John Mohr has received both the Bill Barber Award for Showmanship and the Art Scholl Memorial Showmanship Award.

Mohr’s barnstorming set to swoop into air show John Mohr, who has been thrilling crowds for more than 25 years, returns to the 2012 NAS Oceana Air Show, Sept. 14, 15 and 16.

Mohr’s barnstorming has generated a great deal of excitement throughout the United States and Canada. Mohr and his crew have flown at more than 390 air shows with more than 1,000 performances.

He is the recipient of both the “Bill Barber Award for Showmanship” and the “Art Scholl Memorial Showmanship Award” (2000). He and his wife, Lyn, are from Minnesota, where family tales of his grandfather Fred (who knew Lindbergh) barnstorming across the Midwest after World War I, and his father, Bob, motivating and teaching him to fly at the early age of 5, destined him to be the aviator he is today.

Mohr, who has more than 25,000 flying hours, currently flies in the 1943 Stock Stearman PT-17 and the Piaggio Royal P.136-LI. Taught by his father, he has been flying since

age 5, and soloed at age 14.

You won’t believe what he can make that Stearman do. Anyone that has seen Mohr fly his Stearman will attest to that. When he does a slow roll, followed by a snap on takeoff, he gets the crowd’s attention. Mohr does not have an inverted oil and fuel system, which adds to the excitement when he holds the aircraft inverted too long, and the engine coughs and blasts a fireball out of the exhaust stack, which is long enough to reach the tail.

The old-timers who learned in Stearmans appreciate what Mohr does with his. They know how heavy handling the aircraft can be, and especially enjoy the “Falling Leaf” maneuver that isn’t seen much in air shows anymore.

To execute the “Falling Leaf,” Mohr stalls the plane as if he was about to enter a spin, and applies rudder as it breaks off. Just as the wing drops, Mohr recovers with opposite rudder and neutral elevator, followed imme-

diately by opposite rudder and full up elevator, until it breaks the other way. He repeats the maneuver over and over, faster and faster, so as to simulate a falling leaf.

Mohr first built and flew his first helicopter at age 17 and has built numerous aircraft since then. He successfully executed the first aerial transfer of a person from an airplane to a helicopter in 1993. The incredible air show act featured Mohr, who actually landed his Enstrom helicopter on the top wing of his Stearman, owned by Mohr, but was flown by either Bryan Bourn or Dave Simonson, while stuntman Royce Baar climbed out of the front cockpit and grabs hold of the helicopter skid. Mohr then lifted Baar from the cockpit and landed him safely in front of the air show crowd.

Putting the helicopter into the show happened quite by accident. Mohr was giving rides at an air show and the show was short of acts due to bad weather. They asked Mohr

to do a demo with the helicopter and people really enjoyed it. It took several years to refine the aerial transfer routine.

When asked why he doesn’t put a 450 horsepower Pratt & Whitney engine on his Stearman, which is a common practice among air show performers, he said, “then I would be like everyone else, and my act is unique and different. I do some things with my stock Stearman that I wouldn’t dare do in a 450.”

Mohr’s explanation for the success of Mohr barnstorming, which he owns with Lyn, is simple: “We found a niche in the industry that enabled us to turn our passion into a profession.”

He is currently a commercial airline pilot, a helicopter pilot and collector of vintage planes. Even though he is a captain, check Airman and FAA designated examiner for a major airline, half of his 25,000 hours come from light airplanes and helicopters.

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BAYVIEW BEACH 2BR, 1BA, W/D, New paint/carpet. Owner/agent, $875.

757-425-2139

For Rent-House (All) Brigadoon Pines, VB- 2story, 4BR, 2.5BA, multiple carport, fireplace, fenced, no pets allowed, $1850/mo. + sec deposit. 757-467-9605 for appt.

2 cttw Engagement Ring - Gorgeous Princess Composite & Round Diamond in 14k YG, size 7. Store warranty incl. w/purchase - $1500.

757-270-7988

Elizabeth City NC, nice newer home, 3BR, 2full BA, laundry, central heat & air, refrig, dishwasher, ranch, avail now. $950/mo. 757-439-0621

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Hickory/Chesapeake VA - Older brick ranch home, country setting, 3BR, 2BA, central heat & air, refrig, ranch, dishwasher, 2 car det gar, large yd., $1600/mo. avail now. 757-439-0621

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CHAC, carpet, blinds, laundry on site Near NavSta & Little Creek $780/mo. some utils. incl.

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Drivers: Great flatbed opportunity. Great wages & Benefits. GUARANTEED HOME EVERY WEEKEND! Offering tuition reimbursement. New trucks soon!

877-611-9716

Childcare

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Norfolk, close to I-64, 3BR, 2BA, LR, DR, Great rm, frplc, all appls & w/d included, 1 car gar, fenced in yard $1500/mo, military discount avail Approx 2000 sqft, Rodney 757-449-1218 VA Beach, Lake Placid, near Damn Neck & Oceana 3BR, 2BA, LR, DR, Den, Garage, Master BR has office suite, appliances provided, fenced yard, approximately 2100 sqft, no pets, available September 1 $1450 month 757-679-8863

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For Rent-Mobile Homes Suffolk - 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 70â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2 BR, 2 BA, 1 Ac. Lot, Central AC/Heat, $775/mo + Dep. No Pets.

252-715-1498

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Lafayette Annex/Norfolk 2931 Vimy Ridge Ave, 3BR, 1BA, near base, remodeled, AC, fenced backyard, all appls., W/D hookup, $875/mo + dep. Call 226-7417

Norvella Heights SFH 3BR, 1BA,1 car gar., corner lot, fenced bkyd. CHAC, all appl., W/D incl., Close to I-64, all bases, Avail 11/01, $1200+dep. Text or 757-235-3418 email rentfromus123@gmail.com

For Rent-Other City Apts Old Town Portsmouth 2BR, 2BA, carpet, blinds, AC $1090/mo includes most utilities.

Free laundry Call 625-7110 or 623-8383 email: capitalassoc.702@gmail.com

For Rent-Rooms

ACCEPTING CHILDREN OF ALL AGES We have experience & educational training for child care providers in your city. Go to: www.pfceea.com

WWII Relics. Retired Vet seeks WWII helmets, medals, daggers, etc. 757-869-1739

Wee Kids on the Block Childcare 6wks to-3yrs., 6am-6pm., 22 yrs exp., 1st aid/CPR, $75/wk.

Deep Creek/S. Military Hwy/Ches. 487-2869

NEAR BEACH OCEAN VIEW 1& 2 BR, 1BA, hardwood , blinds, AC, $590-$790 incl most utils., Call 625-7110 or 588-2359 email: capitalassoc.702@gmail.com

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#21 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;02 TOYOTA TUNDRA $6767 #41 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;07 PONTIAC G6 $7774

#41 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;03 NISSAN MURANO $7887 #11 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;05 HYUNDAI SONATO $7932

For Sale Commercial

#31 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;97 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER $8434

Businesses for Sale - Big Boat/Yacht Detailing Company, Glass Entry Door Sales and Installation Company, 757.406.0718 WorldwideBusinessBrokers.com/HRVA

#51 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;05 TOYOTA CAMRY $9314

#01 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;06 JEEP LIBERTY $8413

For Sale-Condos/Co-Ops Virginia Beach, Glenwood-Kempsville, 2-BR 1-BTH 2-stry condo $150,000 paying all closing. New HVAC & appl.

Pool club. Owner-Agent 757-241-2740

#41 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;07 VW JETTA $9959 #51 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;05 TOYOTA SIENNA $10952 #61 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;04 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER $11707 #31 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;06 TOYOTA TACOMA $12680 OIL & FILTER CHANGES & STATE INSPECTIONS FREE FOR LIFE!

Rent or Sale

Yorktown area, 2 room for rent, priv. room, private bath, (MBR $800/mo.)other room. $550/mo., 757-652-7562

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#42 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;04 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA $6307

For Rent-Va.Beach House

Va. Beach RENT( $1,625) SALE( $259K) by owner LOVELY LAKEFRONT CONDO/TOWNHOUSE 3BR, 2.5BA, 2055 sq.ft., deck, end unit, quiet, Avail now! Ho3d@hotmail.com

2BR, 2BA condo in Norfolk on the beach near Naval Station Norfolk, all utilities included, including wireless internet, avail now $500/mo. 757-270-4372

#21 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;02 SATURN WAGON $4994

Lake Shores/VaBch 3BR, 1bath, garage, CHAC, fpl., LR, DR, den, fenced backyard, hardwd flrs . refinished. $1600/mo. + dep. Call 464-4826

Diamond Springs Rd area, 5538 Finespun Last 2MBR, 2.5BA. EIK, DR, den, fpl., renovated, $1500/mo. + dep. or $149,500, OPEN HOUSE 9/15 &9/16. 10-4pm. 757-392-8599

For Rent-To Share

#61 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;94 MAZDA B200 $2900 #81 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;96 TOYOTA COROLLA $3706

#21 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;05 MAZDA 3 $7872

HAMPTON. Room Avail. 1BR/1BA $725/M, incl ALL Util and so much more. 759-4438.

For Rent-Norfolk Apts

Articles For Sale 2 (TWO) 4 day park hopper passes for DisneyWorld.

Un-used. Must be used by Sept 30th. $200.00 so they're not wasted (757)375-7077 btwn 3 & 9 pm.

ROOM 4 RENT/Kempsville~Furnished/$450.00mo/$400.00 dep~ALL utilities included/Calls ONLY..NO TEXTS! 757-737-3616

St Albans Glen/Va Beach 2BR, 2BA condo, new ceramic tile, carpet, granite kit. counters, open LR w/fpl., bonus sunrm/office. W/D,$995/mo. w/s incl. Call Harv 757-718-2130 Coastal Group Inc.

Automobiles for Sale PRE AUCTION VEHICLES AT WHOLESALE PRICES

BRING IT! WE BUY CARS & TRUCKS! *NO WHOLESALES PLEASE* PRIORITY TOYOTA

213-5006

Automobiles for Sale 2005 Cadillac STS Black, black leather, wood grain, sun roof, chrome rims, V-8, auto, AWD, NAV, loaded. $16,500.00 Roger 904-535-2227

Religious Services JEB Little Creek Chapel JEB FORT STORY Chapel ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass schedule: 5 p.m., Sat. (fulfills Sunday obligation) 9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. , Sun. Fellowship: 10 a.m., Sun. Choir practice: 6 p.m., Tues.

Confessions: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Sat.

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

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

Naval Station Norfolk PROTESTANT Sun. School : 9 a.m. Sun. (Ages 4 - Adult) AWANA / Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church : 10 a.m., Sun. (Ages 4 - 10) Worship service:10:30 a.m., Sun. Fellowship: 11:30 a.m., Sun. Coffeehouse: 6 p.m., Sun. Bible Study/ Band Practice: 5 p.m., Mon. PWOC: 9:30 a.m., Wed Choir practice: 6 p.m., Wed.

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

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

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

PROTESTANT David Adams Memorial Chapel Worship services: 10:30 a.m., Sun. Jewish SABBATH Commodore Levy Chapel (Second Floor Bldg. C7) Sabbath: 730 p.m., Fri. (Sabbath Fellowship Oneg Shabbot Follows) ISLAMIC WORSHIP Masjid al Daâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;wah 2nd Floor (Bldg. C-7) Services: 1:30 p.m., Fri. Chapels are open daily for prayer.

NAS OCEANA CHAPEL

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

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

ROMAN CATHOLIC Confessions: 4:15 p.m. - Sat. Mass Schedule: 5 p.m. - Sat.

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PROTESTANT Worship service: 9 a.m. - Sun.

contactinfo Norfolk, call 444-7361.

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

Yorktown, call 887-4711.

Oceana, call 433-2871.

Dam Neck Annex, call 492-6602.

For stories from the Chaplainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Corner, visit www.flagshipnews.com/news/chaplains_corner/

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