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Photos by MC3 Justin R. DiNiro Members of Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire Department hand out toy firefighter helmets and gifts to guests at a station in the Children’s Museum of Virginia during Military Appreciation Day. This is the 2nd annual Military Appreciation day to support the Armed Forces in the Hampton Roads area highlighting the latest technology and skills of today’s maritime services to the public with static displays and demonstrations inside the museum.

Children’s Museum hosts second annual Military Appreciation Day

By MC3 Justin R. DiNiro Navy Public Affairs Support Element PORTSMOUTH

The laughter and screams of joyous children echoed inside the museum, parents scrambling behind them. The Children’s Museum of Virginia was packed to the brim with families of all ages during the 2nd annual military appreciation

day for Hampton Roads, Oct. 14.

The Navy showcased some of the latest technology and skills of today’s maritime services to the public with various static displays and demonstrations in the museum.

“We’re here celebrating the 2nd annual military appreciation day and the Navy’s 242nd birthday at the Children’s Museum,” Masterat-Arms 3rd Class Aldo Cortes

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Dillon Winstead, assigned to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, demonstrates how to apply a bandage at a medical station in the Children’s Museum of Virginia during Military Appreciation Day.

said. “It’s a great opportunity to The museum was filled with interact with the families and let stations from various organizathe kids pet the dogs and give them some simple commands.” » See MUSEUM | A7

Two U.S. Navy ships will participate in Naval Station Norfolk’s 2017 Fleet Fest, Oct. 21.

Participating ships include USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) and USS Cole (DDG 67).

USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) incorporates advancements in technology that make the carrier more capable and more efficient, while also providing it with the ability to implement future advancements in technology with relative ease and will keep pace with the threat through the course of the 21st century.

USS Cole (DDG-67) is an Aegisequipped guided-missile destroyer. Cole is named in honor of Marine Sergeant Darrell S. Cole, a machine-gunner killed in action on Iwo Jima on 19 February 1945, during World War II. Cole crew just completed a successful 7-month deployment to the 5th Fleet area of operation in the Middle East where she returned for just the second time since the terrorist bombing in October 2000 that claimed the lives of 17 service members.

Visitors should plan to wear comfortable clothing and shoes. All bags and/or camera cases will be searched prior to entering. Ships are considered an industrial environment and guests should avoid open-toed sandals, high heels, necklaces or other items that can get caught, as well as bags that are too heavy to carry comfortably. Tours may not be appropriate for small children or those with certain medical conditions.

Fleet Week Hampton Roads 2017 Navy birthday school outreach Sailors help with activities at 23 local elementary schools

Hampton Roads area, as part of Fleet Week Hampton Roads.

They participated in various activities including raising the morning colors, reciting the From Navy Region Mid-Atlantic pledge of allegiance, reading to students and other school activiNORFOLK ties.

U.S. Navy Sailors volunteered Fleet Week Hampton Roads, at local Hampton Roads elemen- held in conjunction with the tary schools in celebration of the Navy’s birthday, celebrates and Navy’s 242nd birthday. recognizes the sacrifices and Sailors volunteered at 23 different schools throughout the » See SCHOOLS | A7

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HAMPTON ROADS CHAMBER NAMES MILITARY CITIZEN OF THE YEAR Petty Officer Second Class Terrell Jones honored for service and contributions to the community.

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Afloat forward staging baseinterim USS Ponce (AFSB(I) 15) returns to Naval Station Norfolk, Va., after being forward deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations for more than five years.

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USS Ponce decommissioned after 46 years of service

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Following more than 46 years of honorable naval service, the afloat forward staging base (interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I) 15) was decommissioned during a time-honored

ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk.

Commander of Naval Surface Force Atlantic Rear Adm. Jesse A. Wilson Jr., provided keynote remarks. Other notable speakers included Commander of Military Sealift Command

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Sailors learning about National Hispanic Heritage Month from Yeoman 2nd Class Vaughn O’Neal and the Naval Station Norfolk’s Diversity Committee.

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Naval Station Norfolk celebrates National Hispanic Month

By MCSN Emily Ziegler Naval Station Norfolk Public Affairs NORFOLK

Naval Station Norfolk joined the nation in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15–Oct. 15 by having an informational celebration as well as a Hispanic meal put on by the galley on Oct. 4.

The event included a speech from the commanding ofďŹ cer of Naval Station Norfolk and presentations from several Hispanic Americans currently serving in the U.S. Navy.

The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on Sept. 15 and ending on Oct. 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100402. The day of September 15 is signiďŹ cant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on Sept. 16 and Sept.18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or DĂ­a de la Raza, which is Oct. 12, falls

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We are one team, one fight.

We come from various parts of the country, various economic strata; inner city, country, singleparent homes, different sexual orientations, but bottom line, we come into the force and we support each other and we’re mission-driven.�

Naval Station Norfolk Commanding OfďŹ cer Capt. Richard McDaniel within this 30-day period. “We are one team, one ďŹ ght.

We come from various parts of the country, various economic strata; inner city, country, single-parent homes, different sexual orientations, but bottom line, we come into the force and we support each other and we’re mission-driven. We seek to be a family where regardless of our background, we come together to help each other complete the missions,â€? Naval Station Norfolk Commanding OfďŹ cer Capt. Richard McDaniel said, on the importance of

diversity in the military.

According to the National Hispanic Heritage Month website, each year Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Italy, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. “My hometown is still vibrant and very colorful, despite the corruption surrounding my country. Honduras is beautiful. It has a lot of

resources, beautiful beaches, nice weather, friendly people and I am very proud to be from Honduras and proud of my Hispanic Heritage,� Culinary Specialist 1st Class Jenny Bueso says, speaking on behalf of her home country, Honduras.

This year, the theme “Shaping the Bright Future of Americaâ€? represents the positive impact that Hispanic Americans have had and still have on our country. Some examples of Hispanics that have greatly impacted our country and way of life include: Joseph Marion Hernandez, the ďŹ rst Hispanic person in Congress, Franklin Chang Diaz, a Hispanic-Chinese physicist who became a US Citizen and astronaut and has traveled to outer space 7 times, and Luis Walter Alvarez, A Nobel Prize-winning physicist, inventor, and professor.

For more information on Hispanic Heritage Month, visit the website www.hispanicheritagemonth.org/ and for events happening around Naval Station Norfolk, contact MWR via their website www. navymwrnavalstationnorfolk. com/or your command diversity committee.

Navy Air Mobility Command (AMC) Norfolk is the largest Navy Air Terminal in the world and the largest AMC passenger terminal in the Continental United States. In addition to their everyday mission, the terminal has recently been conducting humanitarian relief efforts for the most recent hurricanes that have caused severe damage in Florida and Puerto Rico. “The Navy AMC Terminal has been actively involved in the support of Hurricane Irma starting with the deployment of the Virginia Task Force 2 (VATF-2) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) team to San Juan, Puerto Rico,� Naval Station Norfolk Air Terminal Operations Center Director Ms. Vanessa Smith said. “The team departed from the AMC Air Terminal before Hurricane Irma made landfall utilizing one C-17 Globemaster III Aircraft, the massive longhaul military transport aircraft tackles distance, destination and heavy, oversized payloads in unpredictable conditions, with 14 pallets of various support equipment and a team of six members, and

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A team of 13 budget specialists from USS Harry S. Truman’s (CVN 75) Supply Department have been working long hours to ensure the ship’s ďŹ nancially ready for the new year and its upcoming deployment. “Whether it’s maintenance items or consumables, if you need a bolt or a nut, Sailors have to come to [supply’s S-1 division] to get that request fulďŹ lled,â€? Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Deandre Pollard said.

S-1 is overall responsible for managing the budget and acquiring all the ship’s needs, helping maintain the ship’s

readiness to defend against increasingly dynamic, hightech and aggressive global threats.

S-1 is aiming to hit the ground running this year with the management of the ship’s ďŹ nances being of the utmost importance during the ďŹ rst couple months. “In just a ďŹ ve-day period we’ve probably spent upwards of $5 million on numerous supplies for the ship, as well as its Sailors,â€? S-1 Division OfďŹ cer Lt. Jon Okonak said. “Depending on distributional funds, it could go up from there.â€?

So far, Truman received more than $16 million for stock replenishment and more than $3.3 million for aviation supplies.

Handling the budget, as well as acquiring supplies, can be a lot of work, but the Sailors involved are ready and willing to get the job done. “It can be difďŹ cult,â€? Logistics Specialist 1st Class Marlene Walton said. “There are late nights sometimes, but the work is necessary and it’s neat to see it all in action.â€?

Once a department’s repair parts petty ofďŹ cer submits a request, S-1 then screens the items in order to make sure they are being budgeted correctly prior to disbursement. “When we get funding from out type commander (TYCOM), Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic (CNAL), we have to ďŹ gure out how to prioritize the money that we receive,â€? Walton said. “We

ďŹ gure out which requirements are most important that need to be ďŹ lled and in what aspects.â€?

The ďŹ nish line is in sight for the S-1 Sailors. “On average, we’ve been leaving [the ship] around 8 p.m.,â€? Chief Logistics Specialist Bruce Johnson said. “We worked most weekends preparing for the end of ďŹ scal year closeout, totaling over 2,000 man hours.â€?

Truman is currently moored at Naval Station Norfolk preparing for Tailored Shipboard Training Availability and Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP).

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There were also 35 evacuees brought to Norfolk on three C-40 Aircrafts returning from Key West.

The AMC Terminal has not stopped recieving supplies and anticipates sending them to San Juan soon. “We currently have a total of 45 pallets of cargo-on hand which began arriving on Sept. 28 awaiting airlift to go to San Juan, Puerto Ricoâ€? Naval Station Norfolk Navy Operated AMC Air Terminal OfďŹ cer-inCharge Cmdr. Ronald J. Kish said. “We anticipate two C-17 aircrafts to arrive to begin transporting the cargo. We estimate it will take four missions.â€?

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NEWS FROM NAS OCEANA

NAS Oceana celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

By AC2 Janay Agboglo VIRGINIA BEACH

Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana and its multicultural committee celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a ceremony that intended to show the vibrancy and joy that is the Hispanic Culture on Oct. 11. The event was marked with a Mambo Room Presentation of the Meringue, Salsa and Bachata; sharing with Sailors and those in attendance the art and traditional dancing in Hispanic heritage.

President Donald Trump opened the annual Hispanic Heritage Month with a proclamation recognizing the great impact the Hispanic culture has on our country. “During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the accomplishments of Hispanic Americans who have helped shape our great Nation. We are grateful for the many contributions Hispanic American men and women make to our society and the vibrancy they weave into our American culture.�

Hispanic Heritage Month, whose roots go back to 1968, begins each year on September 15th, the anniversary of the independence of ďŹ ve Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico, Chile and Belize also celebrate their independence days during this period. This year’s theme is “Shaping the Bright Future of Americaâ€?.

Generations of Hispanic and Latino Americans have positively inuenced and enriched our nation and society. “Hispanic people have a profound and positive inuence on our country through their strong commitment to family, faith, hard

MC2 Jacob Richardson Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, multicultural committee members CSC Gloria Moody, CS1 Yvonne Singletary, CS1Oliver Coleman, YNSN Krista Cervantes, AD1 Gino Arboleda, and others stand for a picture after the National Hispanic Heritage Month ceremony on Oct 11. Hispanic Heritage Month, whose roots go back to 1968, begins each year on Sept. 15, the anniversary of independence of ďŹ ve Latin American countries.

work and service,â€? NAS Oceana Command Master Chief Lee Salas said. “They have enhanced and shaped our national character with centuries-old traditions that reect the multi-ethnic and multicultural customs of their communityâ€?

The United States Navy is a workforce freckled with many cultures, that when meshed together provide us with our greatest asset: diversity. Hispanic Americans serve all branches of the Armed Forces, continuing a strong legacy of dedication to our country that has seen the Medal of Honor awarded to 60 Hispanic Americans.

The guest speaker at the event Chief Intelligence Specialist Jose-

marcelo Baqueroalvarez, born in Quito, Ecuador educated Sailors on making the most of their life situations, and that what makes us different is our strength. “These differences in cultures are what make us great. Everybody brings something different to the job and mission, each sailor brings a new outlook to a given situation.�

The U.S. Navy is comprised of nearly 60,000 Hispanic active duty and reserve enlisted Sailors and OfďŹ cers, approximately 10,000 Hispanic civilians including three Hispanic ag ofďŹ cers and one rear admiral select, and ďŹ ve Hispanic members of the Senior Executive Service. A true testament to the

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Naval Air Station Oceana’s multicultural committee president Chief Culinary Specialist Gloria Moody, believes this ceremony will help open the eyes of those who may not have prior interactions with the Hispanic culture. “We as a command and throughout the Navy use the heritage events to better educate ourselves and others about the diverse cultural backgrounds many Sailors come from; this ultimately helps us form a more cohesive unit, re-enforces a strong working environment, and ensures that we all work together as a team to accom-

plish our mission.�

During the celebration, guests were shown a dance presentation performed by “The Mambo Room� dancers. Audience members shared in this special tribute to the Hispanic culture by learning and celebrating the roots and origins of the various dance styles throughout the vibrant culture such as the Meringue, Salsa and Bachata.

Tanya Fiske one of the co-owners of “The Mambo Roomâ€? said, “For me, my favorite aspect of the Hispanic culture is the music and the dancing, and that no matter where you go or travel in the world you can always ďŹ nd what I’d call a family.â€?

The Hispanic Heritage Month ceremony is an opportunity to bring awareness to the immense amount of cultures within the Navy. We all come from different backgrounds that make us uniquely qualiďŹ ed for different tasking. The more we spread understanding throughout our ranks; we can become more cohesive as a team. The naval motto of “one team, one ďŹ ghtâ€? is exempliďŹ ed through accepting each other’s differences in order to complete the mission. “I think it’s fantastic, there are so many different cultures and so many different people that encompass the military,â€? Fiske said. “And the more that you embrace those cultures and the more you understand those cultures, the more that you can work with each other, as well as work with people from different parts of the world. So the more you learn, the more you share and the more you grow with that, the easier it is to communicate and bring people together.â€?

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Puerto Rican resident experiences life at sea on Comfort

By MC2 Stephane Belcher CARIBBEAN SEA

The first patient treated aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20), was accompanied by Wilma Santiago, who is one of the many Puerto Ricans whose life was shaken up by Hurricane Maria.

“We had nowhere to stay,” Santiago said, whose home was damaged by the Category 4 hurricane. “The [Pavia] Hospital had too many patients.”

Comfort arrived in Puerto Rico Oct. 3, and has been coordinating with FEMA, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Puerto Rico Department of Health to deliver medical care and supplies.

“My expectations were to come out here and basically provide the same level of care that I would have provided at Camp Lejeune,” Lt. Cmdr.

Robert Oldt said, an emergency medicine physician aboard Comfort and the assistant department head of the emergency medicine department at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune. “We’ve had some pretty sick patients and they’re getting great care in the ICU. But we’ve also been able to relieve that little thing that majority of people have been without since Maria. It’s been gratifying to just be able to help in any little way for them. We know how hard it’s been for them.”

The hospital ship has one of the largest trauma facilities in the United States and is equipped with four X-ray machines, one CT scan unit, a dental suite, an optometry lens laboratory, physical therapy center, pharmacy, angiography suite and two oxygen-producing plants.

“A lot of patients were

MC2 Stephane Belcher Lt. Cmdr. Daphne Morrison-Ponce, left, and Lt. Cmdr. Robert Oldt, emergency medicine physicians, review CT scans of a patient from Centro Medico in San Juan, Puerto Rico, aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20). Comfort is underway operating in the vicinity of Arecibo, Puerto Rico, to provide medical services with additional visits being planned around the island. The U.S. Health and Human Services and Puerto Rico Department of Health representatives are prioritizing patients at each stop prior to Comfort’s arrival.

very thankful for us to just be able to provide the minimalist of care,” Oldt said. “Even when we weren’t doing a lot of interventions, just refilling medications that they’ve been out of for a couple of weeks or giving them relief for their asthma attacks and things like that.”

Comfort’s staff is diverse with specialists from pediatric pulmonologists and orthopedics to trauma surgeons and intensive care nurses.

They are able to provide the same, full spectrum of care at sea as typical hospitals ashore.

“This boat was here to care

for the people affected by the hurricane. It surprised me; I was so grateful. I was sad by all the people on the island.

There were a lot of people in need,” Santiago said.

Santiago is at sea with the ship and will depart when her companion is discharged. Experiencing hurricane Maria and then going out to sea in a floating hospital has been surreal.

“There were a bit of questions though and I was a little bit intimidated,” Santiago said about embarking.

“I think that here, they gave us everything to make us feel comfortable. The only

complaint is the wavy thing,” Santiago said about the rocking of the ship. “It is not easy for all the military people to be here for months on this wavy thing, working and taking care of patients.”

Comfort has treated 78 patients ranging from six months to 89 years of age and performed numerous procedures such as exploratory laparotomy, gastrostomy tube placement, colectomies, sacral-decubitus ulcer debridement, as well as treated for wounds, hernias and pneumonia.

“I think that here they gave us everything to make us feel

comfortable,” Santiago said.

“I mean, we were a little bit desperate with the hurricane.

Also, because of all the water, all the rain. Right now we don’t even know how long it will take to have lights, to have air conditioning, to have water. But right now, we are safe.”

Comfort is part of the whole-of-government response effort and is assisting Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Maria and to minimize suffering.

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A lot of patients were very thankful for us to just be able to provide the minimalist of care.”

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Oak Hill Sailors volunteer at municipal park in Puerto Rico

By MCSN Jessica L. Dowell PONCE, PUERTO RICO

Seventeen Sailors from the dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) participated in community relations (COMREL) project with the U.S. Coast Guard at a municipal park in Ponce, Puerto Rico.

Service members contributed eight hours of park maintenance, tree removal, debris clearing and landscaping as requested by the municipality of Ponce. Local officials marked the park as an area of high importance.

“This was a tremendous opportunity for the Sailors of the USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), working hand in hand with the U.S. Coast Guard to get on the ground and see firsthand the effects of the storms and provide assistance with the cleanup efforts,” Oak Hill Commanding Officer Cmdr.

Nakia Cooper said.

The Sailors demonstrated a great deal of care and concern through their efforts.

“I feel like natural disasters like these are very unfortunate, but the Navy is always ready to lend a hand on the shortest notice,” Seaman Carlos Vogt said. “I am very proud of the support that we have provided and I am happy to be able to support my fellow Americans.”

Sweat dripping and tired with the wear of the days’ work, the Sailors still smiled as they boarded the small boat to return to Oak Hill.

“We are proud to be on land and to have the crew come out to help Puerto Rico,” Religious Program Specialist 2nd Class Richard Torres said. “We have been longing to help out as much as possible, and this was a great way to do it.”

Oak Hill remains available and continues to support the

Lt. Gregory Woodard, assigned to the dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) talks with Ponce residents during a community relations project.

relief efforts.

“Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with all of those affected by Hurricane Maria and Irma,” Cooper said. “We stand ready to help those in the affected areas and assist in relief and recovery efforts in any way that we can.”

Oak Hill is assisting with relief efforts in the aftermath

of Hurricane Maria. The Department of Defense is supporting FEMA, the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Maria to minimize suffering and is one component of the overall whole-of-government response effort.

For more information, visit www.oak-hill.navy.mil.

Photos by MCSN Jessica L. Dowell Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) move a piece of fence from the boardwalk in Ponce, Puerto Rico, during a community relations project.

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PORTS/Westhaven $177,777 Many upgrades new windows, roof, HVAC, granite counter tops, kitchen cabinets, stainless appliances, etc. Bedrooms with huge walk in closets.

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NORF/Cottage Heights $165,777 Open floor plan with new granite counter tops, cabinets, stainless appliances, and more. 4 bedrooms and 2 baths.

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Petty Officer Second Class Terrell Jones receives 2017 Military Citizen of the Year Award

By Ebony Coleman-Davis Hampton Roads Chamber NORFOLK

“This event is about recognizing service, and recognizing those that give back to their community and serve beyond their roles and responsibilities in the military,” Bryan K. Stephens said, President and CEO of the Hampton Roads Chamber during his opening remarks for the 2017 Military Citizen of the Year Award Luncheon.

Over 200 service men, women and business professionals were in attendance as the Hampton Roads Chamber hosted the 2017 Military of the Year Award Luncheon on Thursday, October 12th at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott. This annual event honors enlisted military individuals who demonstrate selfless service, extraordinary leadership and provide personal and public contributions that positively affect the Hampton Roads community.

This year’s Samuel T.

Northern Military Citizen of the Year Award was presented to Petty Officer Second Class Terrell Jones. “Thank you to the Hampton Roads Chamber,” Jones said “it is truly an honor to have been selected to receive this award with the work that I am passionate about.” Petty Officer Jones volunteers with numerous organizations including Mobile Meals of Norfolk, where he delivers nourishing meals to disabled elderly citizens using his own personal vehicle, J&A Racing’s Surf n Santa 5 Miler and the 12th Annual Caribbean Festival. He’s an Alumni of Granby high school where he serves as a NJROTC mentor for the cadets. Petty Officer Jones also rose over $1,000 in monetary funds for many of the organizations and recruited his fellow Sailors to aide in his mission to give back. He concluded his speech with this, “Life in the military means that you move place to place a lot and I believe volunteering is essential for us to connect and

get to know the citizens that make these wonderful and diverse communities. This makes my new command stations feel like a home.”

Each year, commands based throughout Hampton Roads are asked to nominate individuals for this honor.

Members of the Chamber’s Armed Forces Committee then select the winner based upon their full, active and sustained participation in activities that benefit the community. Nominees are involved in everything from coaching Little League teams, youth mentoring, fundraising, emergency medical services, and many more community programs. Petty Officer Jones was among 28 other nominees for this award who all devote their time towards the mission of giving back.

“Living here in Hampton Roads the quality of life is a hallmark and a lot of that has to do with the volunteer of service around our community,” Delegate Cliff Hayes said, Virginia House of Del-

egates (77th District) who served as the Keynote Speaker. His message was focused on “the 3 C’s” which referred to compassion, concern and commitment. “There will be others who will look for those (3 C’s) especially commitment and support,” Delegate Hayes said. He encouraged those in the room to be sure to throw the rope back for someone else and continue to uplift the Hampton Roads community.

Samuel T. Northern was a local businessman who devoted most of his life to strengthening the relationship between the local community and the military.

Since 1951, this award has been given annually to recognize the military citizen who has made the most significant contribution in the area of community service.

Each year, commands based throughout Hampton Roads are asked to nominate individuals for this honor. Members of the Chamber’s Armed Forces Committee then select the winner based upon their

full, active and sustained parPetty Officer Second ticipation in activities that Class Adam Miller benefit the community.

Staff Sergeant Octavio Montalvo Congratulations to all who Petty Officer Third were honored at the 2017 Class Brandon Perryman Military Citizen of the Year Airman Steven Rash Award Luncheon: Petty Officer Second Petty Officer First Class Class Jequavius Render Laurie Adams Petty Officer First Class Petty Officer First Class Nicole Robinson Alan Anderson Petty Officer Second Petty Officer First Class Class Dominic Shorter Anthony Bond Petty Officer Second Petty Officer Second Class Jesus Soto Class Daniel Burton Petty Officer First Class Petty Officer Second Samuel Speed Class Randall Cieleszko Petty Officer First Class Petty Officer Second Jane Tupas-Abuel Class Benjamin Gomez Petty Officer First Class Petty Officer First Class Robert Van Marvin Gordon Petty Officer First Class Petty Officer Second Michael Van Buren Class Chelsea Hansen Petty Officer First Class Petty Officer Second Christina Vitale Class Terrell Jones Petty Officer First Class Petty Officer Second Tatiana Penigar Class Jae Kim Petty Officer Second Petty Officer Second Class Deshondria HowradClass Ariane Logan crockett Sergeant David McKenna For more information, visit Technical Sergeant www.hamptonroadschamPhillip Miles ber.com

Household Goods helps Sailors in homeport shifts Loved ones wave goodbye to the guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey as the ship departs Naval Station Norfolk.

Monterey is departing for a surge deployment to the U.S. 5th and U.S. 6th Fleet areas of operation.

By Tom Kreidel NAVSUP FLC Office of Corporate Communications NORFOLK

MC2 Justin Wolpert

USS MONTEREY DEPLOYS AS SURGE FORCE

By Lt. j.g. Christian Kurowski USS Monterey Public Affairs NORFOLK

The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) departed Naval Station Norfolk Oct. 16, for a surge deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet and U.S. 6th Fleet areas of operation.

Monterey is deploying to support maritime security operations and to increase theater security cooperation and forward naval presence.

The guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61), a component of Carrier Strike Group Ten (CSG 10), returned to Naval Station Norfolk following a seven and a half month long deployment to Fifth and Sixth

Fleet area of operations, Jan. 19.

She is part of the Navy’s Optimized Fleet Response Plan.

Monterey will ensure a continuous ballistic missile defense presence and uninterrupted support for potential tasking.

“I am inspired and motivated by the crew of USS Monterey.

I could not be more proud and honored to serve with this crew.” Commanding Officer of USS Monterey Capt. Dave Stoner said. “The effort and skills demonstrated over the last two months is a testament to the strength and abilities of this crew. These Sailors have epitomized this ship’s motto, ‘Rough in Battle, Ready in Peace’.”

The ship was commissioned June. 16, 1990, and is named after the decisive victory against

MC2 Justin Wolpert The guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) departs Naval Station Norfolk. Monterey is departing for a surge deployment to the U.S. 5th and U.S. 6th Fleet areas of operation.

the Mexican forces at Monterrey, Mexico during the Mexican-American War. This was the first major urban engagement in U.S. military history.

American forces were led by future President Zachary Taylor.

It was the first battle for future General and President Ulysses S. Grant.

For more information on USS Monterey please visit the ship’s Facebook www.facebook.com/ cg61.

For more news from Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, visit www. navy.mil/local/surflant/.

Fleet Forces embarks USS Harry S. Truman

By MC2 Ethan T. Miller USS Harry S. Truman Public Affairs ATLANTIC OCEAN

Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, Adm. Phil Davidson, embarked USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Oct. 11 to meet with Sailors and provide his guidance for at-sea operations.

During his visit, Davidson received a tour of the ship, addressed the crew and awarded the Truman’s Warrior of the Day award, and hosted a discussion with the ship’s Surface Warfare Officers and bridge watch standers.

“To all the leaders on this ship, from E-4 to O-7, engaging your people is incredibly important,” Davidson said. “I want you to encourage them to bring the information they know to any situation they’re operating in. Make sure that all the leaders understand that disagreement or input doesn’t mean disrespect or dissent. We’re all in this together.”

issued a challenge to the crew, setting a high standard for future operations.

“You’re following a number of deployments, including Truman’s previous, of exceptional capability in combat,” Davidson said. “Each strike group has been doing better and better. I’ll tell you right off the bat, the challenge is now over to you as the next deploying carrier to do better than those before MC2 Anthony Flynn you. I wish you all luck in the world and Commander, United States Fleet Forces, the work-ups ahead. I want you to take Adm. Phil Davidson, left, is greeted by care of each other on this journey and Commander, Carrier Strike Group 8, bring everyone home. That’s a successRear Adm. Gene Black on the flight deck ful deployment.” aboard USS Harry S. Truman. Truman is Truman is currently underway concurrently underway conducting Tailored ducting Tailored Shipboard Training Shipboard Test Availability and Final Availability and Final Evaluation ProbEvaluation Problem in preparation for future operations. lem (TSTA/FEP) in preparation for future operations.

In his address, Davidson went on to discuss Truman’s current work-up cycle For more news from USS Harry S. and the importance of creating a team Truman (CVN 75), visit www.navy.mil/ while preparing for deployment. He also local/cvn75/.

One of the biggest challenges for the NAVSUP FLC Norfolk Consolidated Personal Property Shipping Office (CPPSO) is assisting an entire crew of Sailors in their household goods (HHG) moves when a ship changes homeport.

According TO CPPSO Client Service Team Director David Stone, planning for a mass move like this is a team effort. The team includes CPPSO, Housing, Fleet and Family Center relocation services and other planning members from the ship’s crew.

“All stakeholders get together to discuss specifics associated with the particular units involved,” he added. “Discussions are planned and mass briefings are typically coordinated to cover everything from HHG shipment to schooling, transportation, housing availability, relocation expenses and BAH, security screenings and even the assignment of a vehicle move coordinators. You will see even a risk assessment is completed as HHG is just one piece of the larger picture our families have to deal with.”

He added that there are several ships that the HHG personnel are assisting in homeport shifts, including USS Jacksonville (SSN 699), USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108), USS Illinois (SSN 786), and USS Wasp (LHD 1) and USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) who are in the process of swapping home ports.

Stone says that most of his staff is either prior active duty or family members who have changed duty stations themselves and understand what Sailors and their families are experiencing. Homeport shifts are a little different, because Sailors travel together with the ship and not with their families.

“This causes some stress on the family due to the added separation from their loved ones during this period of transition,” he explained. “As a result we tend to provide a lot more hands on face-toface assistance.”

Stone added that these types of moves often involve working closely with the ship and that often ombudsmen play a larger role. He says that while these types of moves can present a challenge to his staff due to increased volume of customers and additional administrative tasks, starting early and being organized are a couple of the keys to their success.

“We work not only with the ships and crews, but with the order writers, service HQs and even the vehicle processing centers to ensure all the required and supporting information is properly prepared and provided to all essential parties to smooth out the process for our Sailors,” he explained.

NAVSUP GLS provides global logistics for a global Navy. The organization is made up of more than 6,500 military and civilian logistics professionals operating from 105 locations worldwide providing an extensive array of integrated global logistics and contracting services to Navy, Marine Corps, joint operational units, and allied forces across all warfare enterprises.

For more NAVSUP GLS news visit www. n a vsu p.n av y.m il / n avsup /ourteam /navsupgls / news.

A component of the Naval Supply Systems Command headquartered in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, NAVSUP GLS is part of a worldwide logistics network of more than 22,500 military and civilian personnel providing combat capability through logistics.

For more news from Naval Supply Systems Command, visit www. navy.mil/local/navsup/.

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USS COLE HOLDS REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY

By Lt. j.g. Travis Greenaway SURFLANT Public Affairs NORFOLK

The guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) crew, families and guests gathered together at Naval Station Norfolk to commemorate the 17th anniversary of the ship’s bombing, with a wreath-laying and “Roll Call of Heroes,” Oct. 12.

The remembrance ceremony honored and celebrated the 17 shipmates who perished in the attack, as well as the resolve and warfighting attitude

the “Mighty Cole” continues to embrace.

Deployed to the Middle East, on this day in 2000, Cole stopped briefly for refueling in the port of Aden, Yemen. At approximately 11:18 a.m., unknown to Cole security, a small boat with terrorists aboard came alongside the ship. Suddenly, a highly explosive bomb detonated alongside Cole. The explosion was so massive, it crumbled a 40-by-60 foot hole on the port side of the ship, taking the lives of 17 Sailors and injuring 39 others. Cole’s

Sailors courageously fought fires and flooding for the following 96 hours to keep the ship afloat.

Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic Rear Adm. Jesse A. Wilson Jr., provided the keynote address.

“The memories of that day are unforgettable...as we pause to honor our lost shipmates and celebrate the lives they lived, let us also remember who they were. They were parents, sons, daughters, uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. They were United States Navy Sailors, forward

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work each day to enhance the quality of life for Hampcontributions of Sailors, ton Roads residents and its past and present, who are visitors. our neighbors, volunteers and citizens who actively For more information

about Navy Region Mid-Atlantic, visit www.cnic.navy. mil/cnrma, “Like” www.

Facebook.com/CNRMA. PAO, and “Follow” @ CNRMA on Twitter.

FEST | Gate 2 opens to public at 11 a.m., Oct. 21

AStrollers or baby carriages are permitted on the pier, but not allowed on the ships.

Ships are not handicap accessible. The festival site including the exhibit, observation, refreshment, and restroom areas — are handicap accessible.

Photography is permitted aboard the ships during tours, however, photos of security personnel or procedures are prohibited.

The following are not permitted: bottles, cans or containers of any type; banners, posters or signs of any type; mace, pepper spray, or other defensive sprays or chemicals; knives, firearms, fireworks or any explosive; illegal drugs or paraphernalia; flammable liquids or aerosol spray cans; club weapons; and animals. Smoking, in-

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MC1 Jacques Renard Guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) Commanding Officer Cmdr. David Wroe and Command Master Chief Michale Leggett place a wreath at the USS Cole Memorial as Commander of Naval Surface Force Atlantic Rear Adm. Jessie A. Wilson, Jr., pays his respects.

will forever be honored.”

“The spirit, honor and courage represented by the Cole heroes lives on in our Navy core values and in our determination to defend our great nation,” Wilson said.

For more news from Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, visit www.navy.mil/local/ surflant/.

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society launches Operation Jingle program

A Sailor volunteering at a school in the Hampton Roads area, as part of Fleet Week Hampton Roads.

They participated in various activities including raising the morning colors, reciting the pledge of allegiance, reading to students and other school activities.

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deployed, who volunteered to serve our nation and defend our freedoms when they were attacked,” Wilson said. “It is that service and their sacrifice that we honor here today.”

The Cole’s Commanding Officer, Cmdr. David P. Wroe, also provided remarks.

“Cole is a very special ship, we serve every day in honor of our predecessors who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation,” Wroe said.

“On this day, we take a moment to briefly reflect on the Sailors who valiantly fought to save Cole. Their sacrifices

cluding E-cigarettes, vaporizers, vape pens, atomizers, and electronic nicotine delivery systems, are also not permitted aboard any ship or anywhere near the piers. The military services reserve the right to prohibit other items not listed above.

Food will not be available on the ships, but visitors will be able to purchase bottled water and some food items at concession stands near the piers.

In addition to public visitation of participating ships, there will be numerous exhibits, performances, and demonstrations showcasing the past, present and future of Naval Station Norfolk.

Fleet Fest will serve at the installations culminating Centennial event.

Naval Station Norfolk is the largest and most operationally complex naval

base in the world. On June 28, 2017 the installation officially turned 100 years old and in partnership with the City of Norfolk has spent the year highlighting the installation’s rich history and impact it has had on Hampton Roads, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Nation.

Naval Station Norfolk’s Gate 2 will open to the general public at 11 a.m. with ship tours taking place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The concert

by Fleet Forces Band and Neon Trees will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. and will be followed by fireworks at 8:30 p.m.

For additional information about Fleet Fest or other Centennial events contact Naval Station Norfolk Public Affairs Officer at Kelly.wirfel@navy.mil or 757-322-2576.

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society announces the start of Operation Jingle 2017.

All Hampton Roads area active duty service members are invited to participate in the Annual Operation Jingle, sponsored by the Hotel/Motel Associations and Convention and Visitors Bureaus from Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Williamsburg/ Peninsula.

The annual holiday program provides complimentary hotel accommodations to the visiting families of locally stationed service members who are unable to go home for the holidays. Operation Jingle provides a three-night stay in local hotels from 23rd through the morning of the 26th of December. To qual-

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ify, service members must be stationed and live aboard ships, reside in one of the local barracks or single sailor PPV. Commands must verify that the rooms will be used for families traveling to and from the Hampton Roads area to spend the holidays with their service member. Room availability is limited. Rooms will be reserved on a first-comefirst-served basis.

To participate, commands must designate a representative as the command’s single point of contact to coordinate the delivery of applications and confirmation information with the Norfolk Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. The only charge for the room is a non-refundable reservation fee of $10.00 per room, per night, to be paid when the request is submitted. The entire reservation fee will be donated to the Navy-Marine Corps

Relief Society (NMCRS).

Reservation fees ensure that all rooms are used. Hotels require 24-hour cancellation in the event rooms cannot be used.

Deadline for submission is 11 December. Commands may request registration forms from Tom Gaff or Patricia Lewis at Norfolk NavyMarine Corps Relief Society by calling 757-322-1175 or email thomas.gaff@nmcrs.org and patricia.lewis@nmcrs. org. All incidental expenses incurred during the hotel stay, to include phone calls, laundry services, movies, room service and other meals are the responsibility of the service member reserving the room. Command representatives of underway commands/ units unable to meet the December 11 deadline should contact Mr. Gaff for more details.

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Continued from A1 tions such as the Portsmouth Police Department, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire Department, military working dogs and their handlers, and Navy Stewards of the Sea along with their mascot, “Stewie.”

“It’s really just an amazing day when we get to come out and showcase our equipment and let the kids play with the gadgets,” a member of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Group

(EODMU) Two said. “They don’t really understand what they’re playing with. To them it’s just a toy, but the enjoyment they get out of it is why we do it.”

The event is intended to positively influence children in the Hampton Roads area, with programs such as the Drug Education for Youth (DEFY) initiative.

“When we get a chance to talk to children and influence them to make good decisions and create a positive impact in their lives, there is no bet-

ter feeling,” Fire Controlman (Aegis) 2nd Class Christopher Jacobs said. “We spend a lot of time with kids from the community, helping with homework, taking them on field trips and empowering them to make good decisions as they progress through life.”

The event attracted nearly 1200 guests and more than half were military families from the Hampton Roads area. The next Military Appreciation Day is scheduled for October 2018.

| ‘Proud Lion’ and crew won numerous awards; ship joins inactive fleet and will be dismantled

Continued from A1 Rear Adm. Dee L. Mewbourne, Commander of Naval Amphibious Force Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade Brig. Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Maritime Administration Associate Administrator for Strategic Sealift Kevin M. Tokarski and the ship’s Commanding Officer Capt.

Christopher Wells.

Wilson highlighted the significance of the ceremony and ship’s significant contributions to national security.

“It is truly an honor to participate in this momentous and time-honored Naval tradition, as we remember the accomplishments, warfighting attitude, contributions and legacy of the USS Ponce and its Sailors over the last 46 years,” Wilson said.

During the ceremony, Wells spoke about the ship’s naval

service and recent mission.

“After exceptional service to the Navy and nation for nearly half a century, it is bittersweet that the “Proud Lion” has returned to its homeport here in Norfolk for one last event, its decommissioning,” Wells said.

“It is quite an honor for me and also for the whole hybrid crew, made up of dedicated, professional Sailors and civilian mariners, to take Ponce to sea and bring it home for the last time. I can’t praise this team enough for the job they have done these last years, aboard this aged warrior, in the hot and hostile seas in Fifth Fleet,” Wells added.

The ship, commissioned in 1971, was the 12th and last ship in the Austin-class of amphibious transport dock ships. In 2012, the ship was refitted as an afloat forward staging base (interim). After

being forward deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operation for the past five years, the “Proud Lion” returned to her homeport in September and was decommissioned today.

Named for the Puerto Rican city of the same name, Ponce served mostly in the Atlantic Fleet, completing 27 deployments in the North Atlantic, Caribbean, Mediterranean, Indian Ocean and Arabian Gulf.

Originally slated for decommissioning in 2011, the “Proud Lion” was refitted and reclassified, based on the USS Kitty Hawk’s (CV 63) role as an afloat special operations staging base during Operation Enduring Freedom in 2001. And, she was outfitted with a joint Navy — Military Sealift Command (MSC) crew.

Forward deployed for the past five years, the crew pro-

vided vital support to U.S. and allied forces in the U.S. 5th Fleet and Central Command, primarily during mine countermeasures operations, but also in international maritime command and control roles. In doing so, the crew launched, recovered and sustained multiple aircraft, riverine and other vessels.

Their actions led to the ship and its crew being awarded the Combat Action Ribbon, presented to Wells during the ceremony by Brig. Gen. Francis Donovan, Naval Amphibious Forces, Task Force 51, 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade.

“In the Navy and Marine Corps, one award clearly stands out,” Donovan said. “It is the award that recognizes service in combat against an enemy.

“I am extremely proud, honored and humbled to

award Ponce her first Combat Action Ribbon, in 46 years of service. They were well trained, knew their ship and her combat systems and were well led by a superior Navy captain and MSC master.

They were ready. They represented the absolute best of our nation operating at the very tip of the spear.”

The “Proud Lion” was relieved in U.S 5th Fleet by the expeditionary sea base ship USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3), the first ship built specifically for the purpose of serving as an afloat, forwardstaging base.

In 2014, Ponce successfully deployed and operated the laser weapon system (LaWS) for the first time.

This 30-kilowatt cuttingedge weapon significantly expands the Navy’s viability of directed every weapon in an operational environment,

something which will offer increased levels of precision and speed for the naval warfighter at a decreased cost.

“You heeded the call of duty and had the remarkable opportunity to not just witness history, but to make history,” Wilson said as he highlighted Ponce’s commitment to innovation.

“I cannot be more proud of your accomplishments, what you achieved together and of your unyielding warfighting spirit. This ship will always be linked to the American resolve. The legacy of this ship will live on in our Sailors, our Marine brothers and sisters, and our civilian mariners.”

During its 46-year journey, Ponce and her crews were lauded for their outstanding service, earning numerous individual and unit awards.

Ponce now joins the inactive fleet and will be dismantled.

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SCOUTING FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF NAVY LEADERS Navy recruiters participate in Girl Scouting event. » See B3 S E C T I O N B | F L AG S H I P N E W S . C O M | 10 . 19 . 1 7

US Navy completes USS John S McCain transport preparations From Naval Sea Systems Command Office of Corporate Communication WASHINGTON

U.S. Navy ocean engineering specialists announced that they had completed preparations to transport the guidedmissile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) to Yokosuka, Japan, for repairs Oct. 11.

Singapore Ministry of Defense The specialists, assigned The guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) to Naval Sea Systems Comdeparts Singapore on the heavy lift transport MV Treasure, Oct. mand’s Supervisor of Salvage 11, 2017. Treasure will transport John S. McCain to Fleet Activiand Diving (SUPSALV), led ties Yokosuka for repairs.

preparations for ship transport by way of the Merchant Vessel (MV) Treasure following the destroyer’s at-sea collision Aug. 21.

“SUPSALV engineers led the design and installation of a temporary hull patch, developed the heavy lift technical plans/logistics and supervised the removal of the ship’s propeller blades by Navy divers before loading USS John S. McCain aboard the transport,” SUPSALV Director of ocean engineering Capt. Keith W.

Lehnhardt.

Lehnhardt assigned a team of SUPSALV experts to prepare the ship for transport. An underwater ship husbandry operations specialist reviewed the removal of the ship’s propeller blades prior to loading on board MV Treasure. Removal of the propeller blades was necessary to load the destroyer onto the flat deck of the heavy lift ship. Also, a heavy lift/towing engineer, a salvage engineer/naval architect, heavy-lift officers from

SUPSALV’s naval reserve detachment and a naval architect from the U.K. Ministry of Defence, Salvage and Marine Operations Office led the technical, operational and logistical aspects of the effort.

These specialists supervised the development of the complex engineering package and verified proper fabrication and installation of the blocking support structure required to properly load and secure » See MCCAIN | B7

VP-5 takes flight over battered Dominica

Diane Sherkow, NAS Patuxent River educational services officer, is pulled out of the Patuxent River by other swimmers after the 2017 NAS Patent River Search and Rescue (SAR) Swim.

Sherkow and six other swimmers, mostly from Pax River’s SAR team, swam 1.7 miles across the Patuxent River in the annual event.

By Ensign Chris Siegel Patrol Squadron 5 Public Affairs SAN SALVADOR, EL SALVADOR

be in good hands should they have the misfortune of meeting one of our SAR swimmers or med techs on the job. They’re great swimmers and are really fast; I tried, but I couldn’t catch them.”

The lone civilian participant was 66-year old Diane Sherkow, educational services officer, NAS Patuxent River Personnel Support Detachment, who has been swimming since she was a child, and, when in college, earned the distinction of being the first female lifeguard on the beach in Hollywood,

Patrol Squadron (VP) 5 took part in the search and rescue efforts in Dominica after the island nation was devastated

by Hurricane Maria in midSeptember.

One of VP-5’s maritime patrol aircraft P-8A Poseidon flew the three and a half hour, 1850 mile flight from an airfield in El Salvador to the island country of Dominica, where the crew observed the scale of the disaster caused by the hurricane.

“We saw the coastline first, and it was devastated,” Naval Aircrewman (Operator) 2nd Class Tiffany Escoffrey said.

“Buildings all along were without roofs, leaving just the bare frame. There was so much debris in places we couldn’t see the beach sand.”

Located in the Eastern Caribbean, Dominica was the first island to be hit by the Category 5 force of Hurricane Maria, and the island’s remote location mixed with lack of search and rescue capabilities made damage assessment difficult. The storm had already claimed 32 lives and the need for overhead imagery was vital to identifying possible helicopter landing zones and assessing damage to facilities like roads, airports, and hurricane shelters.

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Pax River SAR Dogs take to the water

By Donna Cipolloni NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs PATUXENT RIVER, MD.

Five NAS Patuxent River Search and Rescue (SAR) swimmers, also known as the SAR Dogs, hit the water Sept. 29 for their annual 1.7 mile swim across the Patuxent River.

Following a mandatory MC1 Patrick Gordon safety briefing that covered A Naval Air Station Patuxent River Search and Rescue (SAR) topics such as water and air swimmer makes his way across the Patuxent River during the temperature, wave height, 2017 NAS Patent River Search and Rescue (SAR) Swim. marine life, the hazards of recreational boats in the area and what to do in case of an beach at West Basin Marina on the Solomons Island side. emergency, the swimmers and exited at the Chesapeake Accompanying the swimentered the water from the Biological Laboratory pier mers as they cut through the

75-degree water were three support boats from Port Operations, who kept track of them, alerted approaching boats to their presence, and carried rescue and medical personnel. Also, swimming alongside them was NAS Patuxent River’s Executive Officer Capt. Christopher Cox. “I spent many years swimming competitively and playing water polo and I wanted to take advantage of a unique and challenging opportunity with some of our outstanding SAR swimmers and Port Ops professionals,” Cox said. “Our aviators will

Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command collaborates with Carderock for remote autonomous demonstration

By Dustin Q. Diaz Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division Public Affairs WEST BETHESDA, MD.

Engineers at the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) at John C. Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, remotely collaborated with their counterparts from Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division on a joint autonomous vehicle demonstration in Brookeville, Maryland, Sept. 25-29.

This integrated unmanned demonstration involved NAVOCEANO’s

parent command, the Naval Meteorological and Oceanography Command (NMOC), and Carderock collaborating on autonomous bathymetry through missions run by NAVOCEANO from Mississippi and supervised by Carderock’s Autonomous Vehicle and Instrumentation Group on station in the Triadelphia Reservoir near Maryland’s Brighton Dam. According to group leader Jim Rice, the group teamed with NMOC to develop the capability of communicating with an unmanned underwa-

ter vehicle (UUV) during submerged operation from a shore station using an unmanned surface vehicle (USV) as a communications relay. The two parties signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in August planning this collaborative autonomous demonstration using a kayak catamaran USV developed by the Autonomous Vehicle and Instrumentation Group and a Remus 100 UUV with side-scan sonar capability provided

by NMOC, with the USV and remote shore station in Mississippi linked via

satellite connection.

“The purpose of this project is to demonstrate the capability of getting data status updates and mission re-direct commands between a submerged UUV and a remote shore station using a USV relay,” Rice said.

“What we are offering them now is a more continuous communication path and ability to control and change the UUV’s mission via the USV, or have more constant updates of where the UUV is, what it’s doing and » See NMOC | B7

Harry Friedman Ben Gordon and Kyle Coffman, engineers assigned to Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division’s Autonomous Vehicle and Instrumentation Group, supervise a joint integrated autonomous demonstration being run remotely by colleagues from the Naval Oceanographic Office at the John C. Stennis Space Center in Mississippi from the control room at the Triadelphia Reservoir in Brookeville, Md.

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HeroesatHome Be there, be aware: Help prevent suicide

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When we focus on our health, it’s easy to pay attention to physical health versus mental well-being. Ignoring mental health concerns like anxiety and depression can lead to worsening symptoms and more serious issues. For some people, these issues may include an increased risk of suicide. But everyone has a role to play in suicide prevention.

Whether you’re a friend, family member or the person in crisis, learn how to recognize the signs of a mental health crisis. After this recognition, it’s important to act quickly to stop the escalation of the crisis.

“Many resources are available to help you or those suffering through difficult times,” Dr. Patricia Moseley said, a senior policy analyst for military child and family behavioral health at the Defense Health Agen-

cy. “TRICARE offers robust mental health services, including newly expanded outpatient and inpatient care and a continuum of care.”

When to Seek Help Although everyone feels ups and downs in life, sometimes we need help to get through challenging times. Signs that you may need to see a mental health provider include: Anxiety or agitation Anger or rage Hopelessness Difficulty sleeping Thoughts or feelings about death or dying Increased alcohol or drug use Withdrawing from friends and family If you or a loved one is thinking or talking about death, suicide or other self-destructive behavior, seek im-

mediate care. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency roomThe hospital department that provides emergency services to patients who need immediate medical attention. You never need prior authorization to get emergency help.

Also, you don’t need a referral or prior authorization for most outpatient mental health and substance use disorder care. This includes therapy and counseling. More information on mental health care is available on the TRICARE website.

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TRICARE enrollments shift from fiscal to calendar year starting in Jan. 2018

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Starting Jan. 1, 2018, cost changes for TRICARE benefits transition from a fiscal year Oct. 1–Sept. 30 period to a calendar year period.

Changing from fiscal year (Oct. 1– Sept. 30) to calendar year (Jan. 1– Dec. 31) makes the TRICARE benefit consistent with civilian health plans. The change will largely affect those plans which have an enrollment fee and are currently billed by the fiscal year. This includes retirees and their family members in TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Retired Reserve, TRICARE Reserve Select and those in TRICARE Young Adult plans. This change is one of several changes that TRICARE is adopting in 2018.

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and their family members enrolled in TRICARE Prime, those enrolled in the premium-based plans, and several others to include: • TRICARE Young Adult-Prime Option • TRICARE Young Adult-Standard Option • TRICARE Retired Reserve • TRICARE Reserve Select • Continued Health Care Benefit Program (this will continue to follow a fiscal year cycle) • US Family Health Plan

Transition Period If you’re in a plan now that requires enrollment fees, there will be a transition period, from Oct. 1, 2017 to Dec. 31, 2017, so you won’t experience additional costs in 2017.

During this time, you’ll continue to pay your enrollment fees. However, Enrollment Fees enrollment fees will be prorated for Enrollment fees apply to retirees the three-month period and billed

I’ll try anything once. Well, maybe not cliff diving … or running with the bulls … or a Mohawk hairdo … or silicone lip injections.

But when it comes to food, I’m totally adventurous.

Every time our military family moved to a new place, I couldn’t wait to try the local cuisine. Most of the time, we loved the native dishes, incorporating local recipes into our regular meal routine.

Early in our marriage, my husband was assigned to the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. At first, we were disappointed to find that pizzas in California had foo-foo toppings such as sprouts, gorgonzola, fennel, and pears. And the wait staff wore trendy glasses, thumb rings and Greenpeace t-shirts. Whatever happened to good old-fashioned pepperoni and “mootz-a-rell”, served by someone named “Ang” with bad highlights and a mustache?

However, once we tasted the local foods — fresh-caught squid, Gilroy garlic, Castroville artichokes, and tangy sourdough bread hot from the oven — we were hooked.

Similarly, our next tour in Eng-

land added delicate crumpets and hearty Shepherd’s pie to our repertoire. Chesapeake Bay Blue Crabs and plump Virginia peanuts became staples after back-to-back tours in Virginia Beach. Germany brought us countless European delights including schnitzel, beer, goulash, beer, spaetzle, beer, chocolate, and beer.

Oh, and did I mention beer?

During a tour in the Deep South, we became connoisseurs of fried chicken, hush puppies, shrimp and grits, and biscuits. And Rhode Island has blessed our palates with rich chowder, sweet brown bread, lobster rolls and traditional rum drinks made with spicy ginger beer.

However, for every delectable indigenous morsel that passed favorably over my taste buds, there were countless other native foods that triggered my gag reflex. Our mobile military life has taught me that every region has its share of really bad foods, and I’m not such a foodie that I will pretend to like them.

Over the years, I’ve learned to look out for certain “red flags.”

For example, if someone tells you

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ply to some costs.

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accordingly for enrollees who pay on a monthly or quarterly basis. If you pay enrollment fees on an annual basis, you’ll be billed for the fees to cover the three-month period and sent a billing notice for the annual fee for calendar year 2018.

Catastrophic Caps and Deductibles TRICARE will extend payments (for example, catastrophic caps and deductibles) that usually reset on Oct. 1 through the end of the calendar year. Any enrollment fees you pay during the transition period will continue to count against the catastrophic cap until it resets on Jan. 1, 2018. This means that if you reach your fiscal year 2017 catastrophic cap, you will not have additional out-of-pocket costs for authorized TRICARE-covered services for the last three months of the year. On Jan. 1, 2018, new rules for deductibles and catastrophic caps will ap-

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357-7337 for Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve members and families. The phone line is staffed with peers — veterans who understand the military community because they’ve been there.

Part of “being there” for one another is realizing that everyday connections play a big role in preventing suicide. We can all prevent suicide.

Take command of your health by paying attention to your mental health, which is essential to your overall health. Strive for mental and physical wellness. Learn more about how your TRICARE coverage can help support your mind and body.

Automatic Payments If you pay your enrollment fees by allotment, you don’t need to do anything. You will continue to pay your enrollment fees automatically. Unless you cancel your allotment, TRICARE will continue to deduct enrollment fees starting Jan. 1, 2018. If you pay enrollment fees by electronic funds transfer (for example, debit card, credit card and electronic check) and are in an area where a new regional contractor will be delivering services, you will need to update your payment method with your new regional contractor in December.

Are you ready?

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Lisa Smith Molinari Military spouse contributor

that you have to “develop a taste for it,” that means you will need to consume copious amounts of the substance to desensitize your taste buds to its wretched flavor.

A peanut lover, I couldn’t wait to try southern boiled peanuts, until I discovered that the slippery, mushy nuggets tasted like mutated potato.

It took several tries before I was able to eat them without shuddering.

If someone tells you, “It tastes like [chicken or some other familiar meat],” beware that you are about to be served mysterious animal parts.

Whilst in England, I was served black pudding and told it was a variety of sausage. A tiny nibble filled my mouth with the distinct taste of vital organs. In Scotland, I was offered a sliver of haggis and told that it tasted “just like pork and oats.” One swallow and I felt as if I’d just licked the underbellies of a herd of sweaty sheep. At a cafe in France, the waiter encouraged me to try an Alsatian delicacy called, “Sauerkraut Royale.” I spent the next hour sorting through hunks of cartilage and fat tangled with pickled cabbage. In Munich,

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I made the mistake of ordering the local favorite, Schweinhaxe, only to be presented with a huge roasted pig’s knuckle joint, translucent sinew and all.

And, if someone tells you, “it just needs a little hot sauce,” they are saying that you will need to distract yourself with pain in order to ingest this foul tasting dish. At the risk of igniting another Civil War, let me say that greens are not as good as southern folk proclaim.

Collards, mustards, chards — isn’t it suspicious that they are all slow cooked in bacon fat and disguised with Texas Pete?

But don’t be discouraged, foodies. There are still certain universal truisms in the world of local cuisine upon which you can depend.

For example, even though you can never trust anyone who tells you to “suck the juice out of the head, it’s the best part,” you can always believe the person who says, “it’s good with butter.”

After all, what isn’t good with butter?

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Sailors scouting for next generation

By MC3 Brandon Woods Navy Recruiting Command Ohio Public Affairs COLUMBUS, OHIO

Navy recruiters talked to Girl Scouts about naval service at G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, and Leader) 2017, Oct. 6–8.

“G.I.R.L 2017 is a great opportunity for girls to learn about leadership from women whose jobs demand exactly the kind of courage, confidence, and character the Girl Scouts encourage,” National Director of marketing and advertising at Navy Recruiting Command Capt. David Bouve said. “We are proud to support their mission and proud to call many former Girl Scouts Sailors as well.”

The Sailors set up the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) booth in the Hall of Experience in the Greater Columbus Convention Center, which was full of Girl Scouts of all ages and from all backgrounds.

There were plenty of opportunities at this event from education, to clubs, to unique seminars and career tracts, for Navy recruiters to give insight to curious girls and inquisitive leaders on what life they could lead in the Navy.

“Normally, girls don’t know that the Navy is an option for them, especially in Ohio, where we have no naval bases. We are here to bring awareness that girls can also be in the Navy,” Navy Counselor 1st Class Brittany Van Dyne said, a recruiter at Navy Recruiting District Ohio and former Girl Scout of 8 years.

Sailors answered questions about their personal experiences and the challenges that come with being in the naval service. Sailors also handed out pink limited edition Navy Girl Scout patches, stitched with the Navy’s

Photos by MC3 Brandon Woods Navy Counselor 1st class Lee Curry, a recruiter at Navy Recruiting District Ohio, speaks to a Girl Scout at G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, and Leader) 2017.

core values: Honor, Courage, and Commitment.

One of these recruiters was Lt. j.g. Kellie Hall, who was also a guest speaker at the Campfire Chat, “Finding True North: Lessons in Life Navigation.”

“I’ve found the Navy to be challenging, but full of opportunities,” Hall said, during her speech. “I’m the youngest officer at my command and I’m the Officer Programs Officer.

“Girls, I believe that you can be in the Navy and not lose a touch of your femininity.”

Navy recruiters were here to give support and knowledge on all of the benefits the Navy has to offer. G.I.R.L. 2017 was yet another successful event that honored the presence of the United States Navy.

For more news from Commander, Navy Recruiting Command, visit us on the web, www.navy.mil/local/cnrc/; on our Youtube channel, U.S. Navy Recruiter; on Facebook, www.facebook.com /NavyRecruiting; and on Twitter, @usnavyrecruiter.

Lt. j.g. Grade Kellie Hall, a recruiter at Navy Recruiting District Ohio, gives limited edition Navy patches to Girl Scouts at G.I. R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, and Leader) 2017 and poses with them.

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Navy Surgeon General visits Gulf Coast

By MC1 John Paul Kotara II Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Public Affairs PENSACOLA, FLA.

The Navy surgeon general met with Navy hospital corpsmen, leaders, students and staff from eight hospitals and clinics during a recent visit to the Gulf Coast, Oct. 2 through Oct. 6.

Vice Adm. Forrest Faison, Navy surgeon general and chief, U.S. Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) was accompanied by Force Master Chief Hosea Smith, Hospital Corps director, and met with Sailors and staff to discuss the future of Navy Medicine, readiness of the Navy’s medical force, and the importance of providing the best care and compassion to those entrusted to

Navy Medicine.

“Medicine is constantly changing, and so is the way we will deliver it,” Faison said. “We are changing how we deliver health care in a way that doesn’t require patients to come into a hospital for mild ailments. Doing this will create the capacity for our clinics and hospitals and ultimately create less of a delay for those individuals that need urgent care.”

During the trip, Faison’s visits included facility tours, admiral’s calls and leadership briefings.

“We must show that we are worthy of the trust that is placed in our hands,” Faison said. “We are the ones that attend to the 1 percent of individuals that volunteered to uphold our freedom and democracy of this land, and we

will do whatever we can to help these military members carry on, in order to defend this country and return them home to those whom they love.”

Faison addressed changes to the hospital corpsman “A” school curriculum during the admiral’s calls. The changes to the curriculum are based on research conducted by subject-matter experts and senior leadership, the Force Master Chief and surveys sent to graduates.

“We have changed the way hospital corpsman “A” school education will be conducted,” Faison said.

“Hospital corpsmen in school never see live patients. What we want to do is expand that learning and rotate these members through a clinic or hospital to gain

MC1 John Paul Kotara II Vice Adm. Forrest Faison, Navy surgeon general and chief, U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, speaks with Sailors and staff during an admiral’s call at Naval Branch Health Clinic Gulfport in Gulfport, Miss. Oct. 4.

vital knowledge in a way that will get these members ready for confrontations whether on land or at sea.”

Faison also described advancements Navy Medicine is making today to prepare for a future conflict at sea or ashore.

“Rapid deployment of hospital personnel whether at sea or land is essential for the Navy,” Faison said. “We need to make sure the training you are receiving is the training you need to get out the door tonight.”

Navy Medicine is a global health care network of 63,000 personnel that provide health care support to the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, their families and veterans in high operational tempo environments, at expeditionary medical facilities, medical treatment facilities, hospitals, clinics, hospital ships and research units around the world.

For more news from Navy Medicine, visit www.navy. mil/local/mednews /.

USS Chief arrives in Busan ahead of MN MIWEX From Amphibious Force 7th Fleet Public Affairs BUSAN, REPUBLIC OF KOREA

The mine countermeasures ship USS Chief (MCM 14) arrived in Busan Oct. 10 for a routine port call as they make final preparations for the Multinational Mine Countermeasures Exercise (MN MIWEX).

MN MIWEX consists of ships, aircraft and explosive ordnance units who will participate in a week of drills meant to detect and neutralize mines in order to create safe navigation routes off the Korean peninsula.

“We’re looking forward to participating with our partners and building on our joint capabilities and enhancing interoperability,” USS Chief Commanding Officer Lt.

Cmdr. William Russell said. “We share the region and responsibility of maintaining freedom of navigation, so it’s crucial that we continue to strengthen our bonds and ability to operate together.”

While in Busan Sailors will enjoy the rich culture the city has to offer before getting underway again for the exercise.

Chief deployed from Sasebo Sept.

25 to conduct mine hunting and sweeping drills in order to increase the proficiency of its watchstanders.

The ship made a port visit to Jeju, Republic of Korea Sept. 26, further enhancing relations with the Republic of Korea navy and local community during its brief stop.

“Our team has put in a tremendous amount of preparation and

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MC2 Jermaine Ralliford The mine countermeasures ship USS Chief (MCM 14) pulls into Jeju Island in the Republic of Korea (ROK) as part of a routine port visit. Chief is part of the Mine Countermeasures Squadron 7 and Amphibious Force 7th Fleet, and is training to enhance its capabilities of finding, classifying and destroying moored and bottom mines.

hard work to ensure we are ready to operate for this exercise and any potential contingencies,” Russell said.

“I am exceptionally proud of everything we have accomplished thus far and am confident we will continue

to enhance our readiness and interoperability with our allies.”

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USS JOHN S. MCCAIN CO AND XO RELIEVED From U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs YOKOSUKA, JAPAN

The commanding officer, Cmdr. Alfredo J. Sanchez, and executive officer, Cmdr. Jessie L. Sanchez, of the guidedmissile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) were relieved of their duties by Vice Adm. Phil Sawyer, Commander, Seventh Fleet, on Oct. 11. Both were relieved due to a loss of confidence.

John S. McCain was involved in a collision with the merchant vessel Alnic MC Aug. 21 that claimed the lives of 10 Sailors, injured five more, and damaged both ships.

While the investigation is ongoing, it is evident the collision was preventable, the commanding officer exercised poor judgement, and the executive officer exercised poor leadership of the ship’s training program.

Cmdr. A. Sanchez was reassigned to Commander, Naval Forces Japan (CNFJ) and Cmdr. J. Sanchez was reassigned to Ship Repair Facility (SRF) Yokosuka.

Cmdr. Ed Angelinas, former commanding officer of USS McCampbell (DDG 85), assumed duties as acting commanding officer. Lt. Cmdr.

Ray Ball, chief engineer of USS Antietam (CG 54), will assume duties as acting executive officer.

For more news from Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, visit www.navy.mil/local/c7f/.

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Survivors recount stories of terror and heroism The Oct. 12, 2000, terrorist attack on the USS Cole is remembered

By Elizabeth M. Collins Defense Media Activity FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, MD.

The explosion was sudden, violent, deafening, so intense that 8,500 tons of steel lifted out of the water and crashed back down. The very metal of the ship shimmered and rippled in front of their eyes, remembered survivors. The force of it threw retired Master Chief Sonar Technician Paul Abney out of his chair and sent a shipmate flying over his head. Then, everything went black.

At first, Abney thought the noise came from simultaneous explosions in a movie he was watching in the chiefs mess. Others thought there had been a kitchen explosion.

The ship was also taking on some 200,000 gallons of fuel, and most Sailors assumed something had gone horribly, fatally wrong.

But the explosion had been on the port side of the ship, the opposite side of the fuel tank. It wasn’t just an explosion. It wasn’t an accident. It was an attack. It was terrorism, and a gaping 40-by-60foot hole had been ripped into USS Cole (DDG 67), sending her listing by about 15 degrees.

When the ship had arrived in Aden, Yemen, that morning, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2000, something felt off. (Some Sailors had gut feelings of doom for much of the cruise.)

The port itself was eerie, with rusting, hulking wrecks of Iraqi tankers abandoned almost a decade before, following Desert Storm. A small civilian craft lay on its starboard side, half submerged.

“I didn’t have good feelings when we pulled into Aden,” retired Master Chief Hospital Corpsman James Parlier, the ship’s command master chief, explained. “Those things started sending up red flags, not so much I expected an attack, but things didn’t seem right. You can just be more on guard, but we were given an order to go in on Force Protection Bravo. ... Even if we were at a higher force protection, there’s no way we would have found the explosives in that boat alongside the ship.”

The crew had undergone anti-terrorist force protection training only days prior, but it hadn’t focused on waterborne attacks, or the dangers lurking in Yemen specifically.

And, as Abney pointed out, under existing rules of engagement, Sailors couldn’t fire on anyone before being

MC2 Justin Wolpert Guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) passes by the cole memorial as she departs Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled deployment to the 5th and 6th fleet areas of responsibility.

attacked. “In this case, the attack was a huge blast.”

The Yemeni pilot who directed the Cole to a concrete pier seemed jumpy and anxious to get off the ship, recalled Abney and Parlier.

He insisted that the ship pull straight in, her bow pointed toward the port. The Cole’s captain, by contrast, wanted the bow facing out to sea so they could leave quickly. The captain prevailed, but then tugboats meant to guide the destroyer rushed in so quickly that gunners’ mates had to point their rifles and tell them to back off.

A small boat then pulled up alongside the ship. Abney photographed the seemingly ubiquitous garbage barge, but there was no way to know the destruction it would wreak at 11:18 a.m.

“It was a deafening sound,” Abney said. “But I recall more just feeling it than hearing it. The pressure of it knocked me back in my chair.

Along with it, all the lights went out. The next thing I can recall from the blast is just this putrid, kind of acrid smoke. It was very hard to breathe.”

Even getting down to the ground didn’t help, he continued. When he felt his way to where the door should have been, it was blocked. The galley exit was obstructed as well. Along with several injured, dead and dying chiefs, Abney was trapped. He and a shipmate began banging on the bulkhead, hoping, praying someone would hear them before they all suffocated from the smoke.

“I had a crew member grab me by the right arm in a death grip and said, ‘Master Chief,

you’ve got to help me. I’m dying,’” Abney remembered.

“I ended up stepping on one of the other crew members. ... It was pitch black and it was basically feeling my way around.”

After one of the Sailors cut into the mess and freed the chiefs, Abney went looking for help for his shipmates. He was stunned at the destruction he found throughout the ship. “The deck came up and was pushed all the way into the bulkhead. ... There were people that were crushed up against this bulkhead.

“There were people that were still trapped in the machinery, caught in various different things. ... There were two shipmates that were triaged and were laying in the (passageway). One, I think was already deceased and the second was struggling for breath and later did not make it. ... Just to see this crew member struggling for breath and the amount of trauma that it took to put his eye out of socket, it really hit me then that we were in bad shape.”

Parlier was hard at work triaging the patients. He had missed the blast’s epicenter by minutes. Had he been in his office, instead of in a meeting, he would most likely have been killed instantly.

With the electricity out on most of the ship, and the phones dead, Parlier wasn’t initially sure if Cole’s regular doc was alive. He quickly provided some battlefield training to crew members on how to move the wounded — there weren’t enough accessible stretchers — and how to provide some rudimentary medical care. There were a lot of shrapnel wounds, bro-

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ken bones, blast injuries.

One 19-year-old Sailor, Parlier remembered, “was in horrific condition. The crew didn’t know what to do with him. We put him on a door, basically, and put him back out aft. We took him out on the fantail on the flight deck. ... I tried to do CPR on him, but he was ... in really, really bad shape. He was the first guy I’ve ever lost in my life, and I had to make a call because we had over 25 casualties on the fantail and flight deck alone, people screaming.” Ultimately, 17 Sailors died. Most were in the chiefs mess with Abney or in the galley, lined up for chow.

With the assistance of the U.S. ambassador and some local authorities, corpsmen managed to evacuate the seriously wounded to a Yemeni hospital within that critical first hour. Able-bodied Sailors accompanied them as walking blood banks and bodyguards. American doctors in country on a mission trip also rushed to the hospital, which Parlier said was crucial in saving lives. From there, wounded Sailors were life-flighted to Navy hospitals in Djibouti and Sigonella, Italy, before receiving more complex treatment at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany.

Many of the deceased Sailors remained on the ship, however, inaccessible and officially classified as missing.

(The Navy would continue recovering remains for years following the attack.) In temperatures that climbed well above 100 degrees, their bodies quickly decayed, making the situation unbearable for the Sailors left aboard the

ship. The stench, exacerbated by rotting food, was choking, while flies swarmed the ship.

Still worse was knowing that shipmates and good friends — in one case a fiance — lay trapped below and no one could do anything.

It’s not like being on a carrier. When you’re on a small boy, you know almost everybody on the ship. ... These crew members were like your kids. It was pretty devastating. ... It would be like someone bombing your home. You worked with these kids every day. The Navy environment isn’t like any other work environment. ... You’re eating three meals a day with these folks. ... Twenty four hours a day, you’re running across the same people, and you kind of get to know their different quirks and personalities and what makes them tick.” Abney said.

In those first terrible days after the attack, as they fought to keep the Cole afloat, shutting down sections of the ship, jerry-rigging pumps, forming bucket brigades, survivors didn’t have latrines, showers, drinking water, hot food or even MREs. Although the embassy arranged food delivery from an Aden hotel, many of the Sailors, including Parlier, didn’t trust it. They made do with snacks and sodas until help arrived.

That help first came from the British Royal Navy frigate HMS Marlborough (F233), which arrived the next day, bearing potable water, followed over the next few days by USS Donald Cook (DDG 75), USS Haws (FFG 53) and other ships as part of Operation Determined Response.

“There wasn’t a dry eye,” remembered Parlier of that first glimpse of an American flag. “There were tears in Sailors’ eyes because we knew our shipmates had come to help us.” The best part? Chefs on the Haws cooked up a big batch of chili mac for Cole Sailors. “We had our first hot meal in days and, man, that chili mac, it just raised the spirits of the crew.”

As the U.S. assets poured into Aden — the ships, Marines to guard the ship, SEALs, divers, recovery teams for the remains, engineers, investigators — each asset provided a layer of protection and security for the Cole crew. They had been alone in a hostile country, their major weapons systems disabled. It had been impossible to know who to trust.

For example, at one point, as the Yemeni army set up a large perimeter around the wounded ship, its guns were actually pointed at the wounded destroyer.

“You felt pretty darn vulnerable,” Parlier said. “You didn’t know what was going to happen next. ... At one point, we were low crawling because there were inbound boats. We didn’t know if they were armed or not. The .50 caliber accidentally went off.

You’re on pins and needles. ... We always thought there was another attack coming.”

“It was sad” to leave his ship behind, Parlier said, who was evacuated to Norfolk, Virginia, via Oman and Germany with the rest of the crew. “I was proud of her. ...

I was saddened. I would have never thought in my life that I would have to go through something like that.”

At the time, the Navy wasn’t sure the Cole, transported to Pascagoula, Mississippi, via the heavy lift ship MV Blue Marlin, could be salvaged. Officials argued that there were better uses of money, but the crew disagreed. They thought decommissioning it would send a terrible message to the enemy.

Today, Parlier is thrilled that the Cole is back, stronger than ever, still defending the nation. “She needed to be put back in the water to show [the terrorists] that we weren’t going to be defeated and we were going to stand steadfast as Americans.”

A memorial on board honors the fallen Sailors, but, Parlier added, “she’s not a museum. She’s an American warship and she’s out there just like other destroyers, serving and doing their job, doing what they’re trained to do so I can be safe at home.”

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Undersea Rescue Command and Chilean navy to kick off CHILEMAR VII

By Lt. Courtney Callaghan Submarine Squadron 11 Public Affairs TALCAUHANO, CHILE

Undersea Rescue Command (URC) and the Chilean navy will conduct CHILEMAR VII, a bilateral exercise designed to demonstrate interoperability between the U.S. submarine rescue system and Chilean submarines on

Oct. 16.

The exercise will take place off the coast of Talcauhano, Chile.

Chilean submarine CS O’Higgins and URC will practice a rescue scenario which demonstrates URC’s submarine rescue capabilities by mobilizing and employing the Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) and the Subma-

rine Rescue Chamber (SRC).

The SRC, a McCann rescue chamber designed prior to World War II and still used today, will be used to mate with O’Higgins for a transfer of personnel from the simulated distressed submarine to the rescue vessel.

The SRC can rescue up to six persons at a time and reach a bottomed submarine

up to a max depth of 850 feet.

The SRC is operated by two crewmembers and is lowered using a tethered cable from the ship to the submarine.

Once the chamber reaches the submarine, it seals over the submarine’s hatch allowing Sailors to safely transfer to the rescue chamber.

CHILEMAR VII is the seventh exercise of its kind be-

tween the U.S. and Chile.

“Submarine rescue operations involve very challenging procedures, and they require consistent training to maintain proficiency,” Submarine Squadron 11 Deputy Commander Cmdr. John Doney said. “Our ability to cooperate with our partner nations during such a technical evolution will ensure that, in the unlikely event of an actual submarine emergency, we will be operationally prepared.”

URC is the only submarine rescue command for the United States Navy with the capability to provide subma-

rine rescue within 96 hours to Time To First Rescue (TTFR).

More than 40 countries are known to operate more than 440 submarines world-wide, making the confirmation of submarine rescue abilities between nations vital. These exercises foster safety and the ability to work together on a survival level and also promote understanding and a commitment to stability through regional cooperation.

For more news from Commander, Submarine Squadron 11, visit www.navy.mil/ local/css11/.

WOMEN’S HEALTH Take time to care for yourself

By Yan Kennon Naval Hospital Jacksonville Public Affairs

One in eight: Raise your awareness of breast cancer

By Jason Bortz Naval Hospital Pensacola Public Affairs PENSACOLA, FLA.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Naval Hospital Pensacola (NHP) is taking the opportunity to educate patients about the dangers of breast cancer and the importance of getting checked.

According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 230,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 and approximately 40,000 died from it. Approximately 2,300 men were also diagnosed with breast cancer last year.

“The most significant risk factors for breast cancer are being a woman and getting older,” NHP breast health specialist Michelle Wilkes said. “The best defense against breast cancer is early detection with a breast self-exam, clinical breast exam and a mammogram. Think of screening exams as an important gift for yourself and your loved ones.”

A mammogram can often detect breast cancer long before it can be felt and usually years before physical symptoms appear. If detected early, breast cancer treatment can be less invasive and

JACKSONVILLE, FLA.

Jason Bortz Naval Hospital Pensacola General Surgeon Lt. Cmdr. Jada Leahy and breast health specialist Michelle Wilkes, talks to a patient about breast cancer. Some warning signs of breast cancer include a lump in the breast or armpit, nipple discharge, any change in the size or shape of the breast or pain in the breast.

more successful. Some warning signs of breast cancer include a lump in the breast or armpit, nipple discharge, any change in the size or shape of the breast or pain in the breast.

While October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it’s important that women, and men, regularly check for lumps or abnormalities around their breasts.

If something doesn’t look or feel right, contact your physician or Medical Home Port Team as soon as possible.

“Treatment is more successful and better tolerated the sooner it is started,” NHP general surgeon Lt. Cmdr. Jada Leahy said.

“You know your body best; if you find something that doesn’t look or feel right, contact your physician and get it checked out.”

If a patient is diagnosed with breast cancer, NHP has a certified breast cancer patient navigator available to assist with the treatment and recovery process. Wilkes, who was the first breast cancer navigator in Pensacola, will ensure beneficiaries receive everything they need, both physical and emotionally.

“Fighting breast cancer is not just a physical

battle, but an emotional one as well,” Wilkes said.

“I am here, along with the staff at NHP, to help those diagnosed with breast cancer through a very stressful event in their lives.”

Throughout the month of October, NHP will be posting facts and information about breast cancer on its Facebook page.

The hospital will also be hosting several events throughout the month to raise awareness on breast cancer including a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on Oct. 20 at 11:30 a.m.

The American Cancer Society recommends annual mammograms for women starting at the age of 45 and every other year for women 55 and older.

Patients are encouraged to speak to their physician about breast cancer screening and personal risk factors. Beneficiaries enrolled at NHP can call their Medical Home Port Team through Central Appointments at 850-5057170 to schedule a mammogram or the Radiology Department now offers walk-in mammograms without an appointment.

For more news from Naval Hospital Pensacola, visit www.navy.mil/local/ nh_ pensacola /.

Preventive services are your best defense against preventable diseases. Your care teams at Naval Hospital Jacksonville (hospital and branch health clinics) stand ready to provide those services.

“Prevention is the best medicine,” NH Jacksonville director for public health Cmdr. Jennifer Wallinger said. “Annual women’s health service exams are the best way to maintain your health and diagnose potentially serious conditions for successful treatment.”

Many issues women face are preventable and treatable. The top two causes of death for women are heart disease and cancer, with diabetes ranking seventh, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Heart disease: Heart disease is the number one cause of death in U.S. women. Key risk factors include high blood pressure, high LDL cholesterol, and smoking. Other risk factors include diabetes, overweight and obesity, poor diet, physical inactivity, and excessive alcohol use. Know your blood pressure, talk to your primary care manager about diabetes testing, quit smoking, talk to your PCM about cholesterol and triglyceride tests, make healthy food choices, limit alcohol, and find healthy ways to cope with stress.

Cervical cancer: Prevent cervical cancer — with the right test at the right time.

Get your first Pap test at age 21. If the test is normal, you can wait three years until the next Pap. After turning 30, you have a choice. Get a Pap test every three years. Or, get a combined Pap and human papillomavirus (HPV) test, and if both are normal, you can wait five years until the next screening. Talk with your PCM about options.

Breast cancer: Mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early, when it’s easier to treat and before it’s big enough to feel. Starting at age 40, talk with your PCM about when to start and how often to get a mammogram.

You have the choice to get an annual mammogram at age 40 and up. Call Radiology today 904-542-7782. It’s easy to schedule, with no need to see your PCM. Colorectal cancer: Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in U.S. women. If you’re age 50 or over, get screened now for colorectal cancer. Screening can find growths so they can be removed before turning into cancer. Screening also finds cancer at an early stage, when treatment often leads to a cure.

If you have risk factors, you might need to be tested earlier or more often. Talk to your PCM. Diabetes: If you have diabetes, see your health care team every three to six months for an A1C test. This checks your long-term control of blood sugar. Make an appointment with your PCM today. You can discuss strategies to manage diabetes at home, work, school, and while traveling.

You can also talk with a diabetes nurse or nutrition clinic, and ask about the Diabetes Wellness Team.

Chlamydia: Most people who have chlamydia don’t know it, since there’s often no symptoms. It’s the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S. Women under age 25 (and older women with risk factors) need chlamydia testing every year. Call or email your PCM to schedule a urine sample in our lab.

Talk to your healthcare provider about non-physical concerns as well. Dealing with high stress, depression, difficulty sleeping, or other non-physical health concerns are just as important to stay

75 years later, the Eagles still soar

By MC3 Eduardo Otero VFA 115 Public Affairs PHILIPPINE SEA

The Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 celebrated their 75th anniversary Oct. 10, 2017 on board the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) with a formation flight.

VFA-115 is one of the oldest active aviation squadrons in the Navy, a legacy going back to the beginning years of World War II. “It’s always special to be a part of any squadron that has a lot of history,” VFA-115 pilot Lt. Cmdr. Dave Tickle said. “The people that came before us paved the way for us to do what we do today and to be able to continue that legacy is an honor. To mark the 75th anniversary of the squadron while we’re out here on deployment is pretty neat. The squadron has done

a lot in the past 75 years.”

The Eagles began as Torpedo Squadron (VT) 11 on Oct. 10, 1942 at Naval Air Station, San Diego. The first airframe they flew was the torpedo bomber TBF Avenger — later flying the TBM variant.

They deployed to Henderson Field, Guadalcanal, in April 1943 and conducted combat operations in support of the Solomon Islands and Bougainville campaigns. Shortly after, the squadron embarked on USS Hornet (CV 12) for operations at Okinawa, Luzon and Leyte Gulf. VT-11 members were awarded seven Navy Crosses for their efforts during the war.

“I think it’s exciting and interesting that we’ve remained a Pacific-based squadron for 75 years fighting in every conflict that our nation has had here since World War II,” VFA-115 Commanding Officer Cmdr. Sam Gray said.

“My grandfather flew tor-

pedo bombers in the Pacific in World War II so to be able to be attached to a squadron that has that same lineage, although different squadrons, is pretty great for me. I think it’s a great history.”

The squadron participated in the Korean War, the Vietnam War and in Operations Desert Storm, Southern Watch, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. It has also gone through three name changes and its pilots have flown five different airframes since World War II. According to Gray, today, VFA-115 is the primary striking arm of Carrier Strike Group 5 and they’re able to carry out strike missions to basically any range. They’re also able to defend the fleet no matter where it goes in the area of responsibility. Currently, they fly the F/A-18E Super Hornet — they transitioned to the airframe in 2001 as the first fleet squadron to

MC3 James Ku A formation of F/A-18E Super Hornets assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 flies over the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in honor of the 75th anniversary of the squadron. Ronald Reagan provides a combat-ready force, which protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

do so — and 75 years into the squadron’s service life, VFA115 is still going strong.

“Hopefully it’s at least another 75 years of great, safe flying,” Gray said. “I think there will probably be another airframe change in our future, maybe to F-35s, and if we go into the future long enough there might come a day when VFA-115 is flying aircraft without a person inside of it.

I’m thinking it’d be pretty interesting to see how the next 75 years go.”

As time goes on, the people and the way VFA-115 operates change accordingly, but the nature of the mission and the values that the men and women of VFA-115 uphold has remained the same since their early days.

“I — in no way — compare myself to the people that

healthy.

Proper sleep, physical activity, and nutrition are key components of preventive health and day-to-day wellness.

Women need a mix of cardio and resistance or weightbearing exercise at least three to five times a week to help prevent osteoporosis, heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.

Exercise also promotes good self-image, which is important to a woman’s mental health.

Eating healthy is critical to women’s health. A balanced diet of lean proteins, healthy fats, smart carbs, and fiber are essential elements to a proper diet.

For an annual well-woman exam, make an appointment with your PCM by phone, or on TRICARE’s Online Patient Portal at www.TRICAREonline.com.

To take a free class on tobacco cessation, nutrition, or healthy weight, contact our hospital’s Wellness Center.

For 24/7 clinical advice, call the Nurse Advice Line at 800-TRICARE, 800-8742273.

For secure email messaging with your care team (for nonurgent issues), sign up for free at https://mil.RelayHealth. com.

NH Jacksonville’s priority since its founding in 1941 is to heal the nation’s heroes and their families. The command is comprised of the Navy’s third largest hospital and five branch health clinics across Florida and Georgia. Of its patient population (163,000 active and retired sailors, soldiers, Marines, airmen, guardsmen, and their families), about 85,000 are enrolled with a primary care manager and Medical Home Port team at one of its facilities.

To find out more or download the command’s mobile app, visit www.med.navy.mil/sites / navalhospitaljax.

fought in World War II,” Tickle said. “The men and women who took part in that were amazing individuals. We’re trying to uphold the standards that they set. When you think about the history of the squadron, a lot has changed. The people have changed, the aircraft have changed, but what drives the men and women of the squadron is still the same.

That dedication to our country, the loyalty to our country, wanting to make the country a better place, that’s what we share in common, that’s what we’ve kept through these last 75 years. As technology changes, our platforms will change but we still have that common belief inside of us.”

Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

For more news from USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), visit www.navy.mil/local/ cvn76/.

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Navy’s COBRA mine detection system achieves initial operational capability From PEO LCS Public Affairs WASHINGTON

The U.S. Navy AN/DVS-1 Coastal Battlefield Reconnaissance and Analysis (COBRA) system airborne mine detection system achieved Initial Operational Capabil-

ity, program, announced Oct. 10.

COBRA detects and localizes minefields and obstacles when flown over a beach zone area which can be integrated with the U.S. Navy’s MQ-8 Fire Scout unmanned air system. The Block I version of COBRA completed

the first phase of initial operational test and evaluation (IOT&E) on board the MQ8B Fire Scout unmanned air system.

“COBRA represents a real step forward for tactical reconnaissance of beach areas,” Mine Warfare Programs Melissa Kirkendall

said. “With COBRA, the Navy/Marine Corps team can quickly look at a possible landing zone and detect mines and obstacles that would inhibit landing force mobility during an assault.”

Previously, such reconnaissance was only possible by putting Sailors or Marines

on the beach in advance of a landing, exposing them to casualties and revealing an intended landing zone. Part of the littoral combat ship’s (LCS) suite of mine countermeasures (MCM) systems, COBRA is in low-rate initial production. It completed a series of developmental tests at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida and Webster Field, Maryland, since last year.

COBRA’s next test will be an underway period on board an LCS equipped

Comfort welcomes newest arrival

By MC1 Ernest Scott Navy Public Affairs Support Element East CARIBBEAN SEA

The sound of two bells rang through the passageways of the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) as the announcement passed over the ship’s one main circuit.

“Sara Victoria Llull Rodriguiz, born this day Oct. 14, arriving!”

With Comfort underway in the vicinity of San Juan, Puerto Rico, providing medical assistance throughout a region devastated by Hurricane Maria, the birth of Sara aboard the ship was a reminder of the work to be done but also hope for the future of the island.

“I never thought that our special moment would happen here on this ship,” Francisco Llull Vera said, Sara’s father. “Everyone has been so helpful and gentle while caring for our baby. I hope this opens the door for those who still need help to seek out the Comfort.”

At 6 pounds 8 ounces, Sara may be small, but her presence is mighty. Her birth on Comfort gained the attention of Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello who said this has

been a bit of good news that has gone across the island.

Capt. Kevin Robinson, Comfort’s mission commander, said the special occasion is one felt throughout the ship.

“I think the birth of that little girl has reinvigorated the crew,” Robinson said.

One of Comfort’s primary missions is to provide full hospital services to support U.S. disaster relief and humanitarian operations worldwide. Although fully equipped, capable and ready to support, Sara’s delivery came to many as a welcome surprise.

“We stood up the labor and delivery ward prior to getting underway,” Lt. Karri Washbon said, a labor and delivery nurse aboard Comfort who assisted with Sara’s birth.

“We expected to see a lot of patients, but we weren’t sure how often we’d get to utilize this aspect. With every birth there is a unique story and we are glad to be a part of their experience. Now everyone just wants to see the baby!”

While more than 800 medical personnel and support staff aboard Comfort want to greet their newest “shipmate,” Sara’s 6-year-old brother Alonzo and 4-year-old sister Sofia, who are currently

| MV Treasure transporting ship to Japan Continued from B1

MC1Ernest R. Scott Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello holds the first child born aboard the U.S. Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) in more than seven years. Comfort is underway operating in the vicinity of San Juan, Puerto Rico, to provide medical services with additional visits being planned around the island.

staying with family ashore in Puerto Rico, anxiously await her return.

“They are so excited to meet her,” Tania Rodriguiz Ramos said, Sara’s mother.

“I got the chance to call my family and let them know that I am ok and that the baby is healthy and happy. It’s a huge blessing for Sara to be here; I owe everything to the doctors and nurses and everyone on board.”

The last birth aboard Comfort occurred Jan. 21, 2010, while the ship was providing humanitarian relief in support of Operation Unified Response following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that caused

severe damage in Haiti.

Recognizing the rarity of the situation, Comfort’s current Ship’s Master Roger Gwinn ceremoniously renamed one of the ship’s two small boat tenders the Sara Victoria.

“We wanted to do something special, the crew has taken to the baby as one of our own,” Gwinn said. “As she goes forward in life, we hope she carries Comfort with her.”

As of Oct. 15, Comfort has delivered more than 10 tons of food and water, 21,000 liters of oxygen and treated more than 100 patients to relieve pressure on the Puerto Rican health system.

anywhere by remote control Continued from B1 what its condition is.”

The demonstration was carried out via preprogrammed missions in the reservoir, with the UUV running east to west and back taking oceanographic measurements in the reservoir for about a half hour while being autonomously trailed at a safe distance by the USV. The two vehicles communicated regularly via acoustic modem, with the USV providing guidance updates to the UUV and relaying UUV sensor data via satellite link to NMOC. Matt Greytak, a control systems Ryan Hanyok engineer assigned to Carderock’s Engineers from Naval Surface Warfare Center, Ship Control Branch, developed Carderock Division launch an unmanned the USV autonomy algorithm used surface vehicle in Triadelphia Reservoir near Brighton Dam in Brookville, Md., that will in the demonstration. After havfunction as a relay for an unmanned undering worked on them for several water vehicle conducting bathymetry in the years, he said these algorithms are reservoir. Staff from the Naval Meteorological advanced enough to support the and Oceanography Command controlled the USV autonomously with little to collaborative autonomous demonstration via no human intervention, allowing satellite connection from their headquarters the parties to achieve one of the at John C. Stennis Space Center in Mississippi with assistance from the Autonomous Vehicle MOU’s objectives of exploring the and Instrumentation Group and other Cardercapabilities offered by employing ock personnel. Rear row, left to right: electrical a more maneuverable USV as supengineer Woody Pfitsch, program officer Judah port to the UUV, compared to usMilgram, hardware engineer Alex Punzi, group ing a slower USV in the past that leader Jim Rice; front row, left to right: electrical engineer Ben Gordon, control systems engi- couldn’t keep up with the UUV. Group member Ben Gordon said neer Matt Greytak and mechanical engineer Kyle Corfman. that while Carderock engineers

supervised the demonstration for safety, the success of the demonstration proves this may not be necessary for future tests.

“We’re here to coordinate missions and make sure the commands they (NMOC) send to the kayak are getting through, but once both parties have more experience with this system, it will almost be unnecessary for us to be here,” Gordon said, an electrical engineer.

“As it is, they’re starting the kayak, they’re sending and receiving data and everything is working the way we were hoping. And they’re doing all that from Mississippi.”

According to Gordon, Carderock engineers developed the USV for a project for the Office of Naval Research for the purpose of tracking a submersible with a surface vehicle, as it is doing here.

This demonstration added a direct acoustic link between the two vehicles and a satellite connection between the USV and shore station to previous methods, as well as the ability to send simple redirect instructions to the USV during the mission.

Rice added the collaboration demonstrated a relatively mature UUV/USV system that can be fielded without significant additional investment, achieving an-

Comfort is currently underway operating in the vicinity of San Juan to provide medical services with additional visits being planned around the island. The U.S. Health and Human Services and Puerto Rico Department of Health representatives are prioritizing patients at each stop prior to Comfort’s arrival. The Department of Defense is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Maria to minimize suffering and is one component of the overall whole-of-government response effort.

other goal of the MOU. “Using the satellite connection, this can be controlled basically anywhere in the world,” Rice said.

“The mission is not dependent on that connection; this particular UUV will run with a preloaded mission. But the test demonstrates that you can have a UUV doing an oceanographic survey anywhere in the world with someone controlling it remotely.”

Rice said this was Carderock’s first collaboration with NMOC. He believes both parties are happy with the results and looks forward to working with them again. Other Carderock engineers participating in the demonstration included Judah Milgram from Carderock’s Sea-based Aviation and Aeromechanics Branch and Woody Pfitsch, Alex Punzi and Kyle Corfman.

NAVOCEANO is responsible for providing oceanographic products and services to all elements of the Department of Defense and maximizes sea power by applying relevant oceanographic knowledge in support of U.S. National Security.

For more information on NAVOCEANO, visit www.usno.navy. mil/NAVO, www.navy.mil/local/ navo/.

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

SAR | Annual event is team-building exercise and gauge of rescue swimmers’ fitness Florida.

“I’m retiring at the end of November and I wanted to go out with a splash, literally,” Sherkow said. “I easily did the [1.5 miles] swim qual in the pool beforehand, but, during the river swim I realized I was slowing down the rescue swimmer who

For more news from Naval Sea Systems Command, visit www.navy.mil /local / navsea /.

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with a full MCM mission package (MP). The MCM MP includes the MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter with a 23-person aviation detachment. During the at-sea trial, COBRA will fly various missions over beaches, while demonstrating system suitability for operating from the LCS.

was accompanying me, so I got out of the water and let him go ahead.”

That swimmer was Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Joshua Kasnick, assistant SAR petty officer, who went on to finish in just under 55 minutes — the fastest time of the day.

The swim is not only a traditional team-building exercise, but is also a

fitness gauge for the rescue swimmers to measure their performance and hone their skills in open water.

“It’s a motivational swim that’s been going on here for a long time,” Kasnick said. “There were a few years when it didn’t happen, but it started up again a few years ago. I’d like to give a shout out to the boathouse for their support because, without them,

these swims wouldn’t happen.”

Serving at Patuxent River is considered shore duty for the SAR team, who stand on alert whenever aviation testing takes place over the Atlantic Ocean.

For more news from Naval Air Station Patuxent River, visit www.navy. mil/local/patuxent/.

USS John S. McCain aboard MV Treasure.

“Once the team verified USS John S. McCain was properly aligned over the blocking on MV Treasure, approximately eight hours were spent de-ballasting the merchant vessel to lift USS John S. McCain out of the water,” Lehnhardt added.

MV Treasure is currently transporting McCain and is expected to arrive in Yokosuka, Japan, later this month.

SUPSALV, based in Washington D.C., is responsible for Navy ocean engineering, including salvage, pollution response, in-water ship repair, towing, diving safety and equipment maintenance and procurement.

DOMINICA|

Imagery needed to assess damage

Continued from B1 ever P-8A mission supporting the U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) area of responsibility (AOR), VP-5 took full advantage of the plane’s speed, staying power, and integrated technology suite to complete this mission. The rotating camera was vital for the mission, giving the crew a 360-degree field of view to assess the breadth of the damage, and also zooming down to reveal further details at ground level.

“The soccer fields being used for helicopter evacuation were usually clear of debris, but the ability for people to move around the island was severely restricted — roads were either obstructed by fallen powerlines or washed out completely,” Naval Aircrewman (Operator) 2nd Class Adam Huszar said.

“We only saw two cars driving, everyone else was walking.”

With rescue missions still underway, the P-8A’s imagery was sent back to U.S. Navy personnel in El Salvador for analysis and quick dissemination to decision makers.

“I feel like these missions are really fulfilling,” Naval Aircrewman (Operator) 2nd Class Rachel Slate said. “Like I’m giving back to people and having a direct impact on their lives.”

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

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Virginia Beach corn maze

‘Start shouting for help’ if you’re lost after 40 minutes, owner says

By Lee Tolliver The Virginian-Pilot VIRGINIA BEACH

From the road, it looks like any old patch of corn.

But cut from this 6½-acre field is an intricate system of paths and dead ends.

Inside the Cullipher Farms corn maze on southern Princess Anne Road, nearly every 8- to 9-foot tall stalk looks the same. Each turn looks like the way out.

Mike Cullipher said this is his family’s sixth fall corn maze, which goes along with their pumpkin patch. But this is the first time they’ve used a professional mazemaker.

“My wife has used graph paper to map out each 10foot section of the others, and we’d have to come in and cut it down to make the pattern.

This one was going to be too difficult to pull off ourselves.”

Utah-based The MAiZE company used GPS to map out paths that, from the air, look like the Delta Waterfowl logo, along with ducks and a hunter. Delta Waterfowl is one of several organizations that will benefit from maze proceeds after the Culliphers recoup their $5,000 investment.

“We didn’t want it to be

too difficult,” Cullipher said Thursday. “They said it should take someone no longer than 40 minutes to get from start to finish. Start shouting for help after that.”

There is a much shorter cotton maze for young children and a sunflower maze for beginners. Cullipher’s son, Jeb, cut out the noncorn mazes.

The corn mazes have always had themes that honor the family’s centuries-old traditions of farming and hunting.

“Delta Waterfowl was a perfect fit,” Cullipher said. “As much a part of our heritage as farming is, hunting ducks has been equally important. For generations, we’d farm in the spring and summer and hunt ducks in the fall.”

Members of Delta Waterfowl’s 4-year-old Back Bay Chapter gave duck hunting demonstrations one Saturday.

“So many people in Hampton Roads have no idea that this world, so close to them, exists,” said Back Bay Chapter spokesman Steve Conrad.

Themes for other weekends include waterfowling and local organizations such as Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters.

The cost to run all three

Photos by L. Todd Spencer | The Virginian-Pilot The Cullipher Farms corn maze on Princess Anne Road in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is his family’s sixth fall corn maze, which goes along with their pumpkin patch. But this is the first time they’ve used a professional maze maker. Utah-based The MAiZE company used GPS to map out paths that, from the air, look like the Delta Waterfowl logo, along with ducks and a hunter. Delta Waterfowl is one of several organizations that will benefit from maze proceeds.

mazes is $12.50. The maze will be open through Halloween.

But it’s not for everybody, including one of its owners.

“Lots of children get a little

freaked out going in the corn maze because it’s so tall,” said Cullipher, who admits he hasn’t tried to navigate the maze because he ‘s afraid of getting lost.

“And I think corn mazes are Cullipher turned and walked associated with horror mov- back to his tractor. ies.”

“No thanks.”

Inside, the wind rustled the stalks. The noise resembled Lee Tolliver, 757-222-5844, strange voices. lee.tolliver@pilotonline.

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Photos by Harry Gerwien | Military Newspapers of Virginia Attendees at the 2016 Military Family Festival climb the rock wall. This year’s free event is noon– 4 p.m., Oct. 22, at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.

Children enjoy the entertainment at the 2016 Military Family Festival. This year’s free event on Oct. 22 includes Halloween candy and treats for the kids, Moon Bounce, rock-climbing wall, face painting and a magic show.

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Oct. 19, 5:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6:30 p.m., Seafood Festival The Edge Realty, 120 S. Lynnhaven Road, Virginia Oct. 20â&#x20AC;&#x201C;22, 830 PoquoBeach son Avenue, Poquoson 757-812-1148 www.poquosonseafoodFree seminar for active-duty festival.com and veterans.

Large annual event at Poquoson Municipal Park NEON Festival in the City of Poquoson features local and regional Oct. 19â&#x20AC;&#x201C;20, Downtown entertainment, a variety of Norfolkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s NEON District food vendors highlighting http://neonnfk.com/fesseafood and arts and crafts tival/ vendors. Free admission, $5 Free festival welcomes for parking. everyone to experience the NEON Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offerings Hampton Roads through art exhibitions, local and national perforHero Games mances and mural tours.

Oct. 20â&#x20AC;&#x201C;29, throughout Hampton Roads www.hamptonroadssports.org/herogames The Hampton Roads Sports Oct. 20â&#x20AC;&#x201C;21, 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10 p.m., Commission, an afďŹ liate of Fort Monroe the Hampton Roads Cham757-690-8061, www. ber is holding the second fmauthority.com Learn the hidden secrets of annual Hampton Roads Fort Monroeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rich 400-year Hero Games, presented by Endurance IT Services, to history during a guided ghost walks. Tours are rain support ďŹ rst responders or shine. Please be advised and show camaraderie with other ďŹ rst responder departthat this is a walking tour and most of the areas of the ments throughout Hampton

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Roads, while also allowing the business community and public to show their support and appreciation. The event will span 10 days and feature ďŹ ve sporting events throughout Hampton Roads.

First responders and retirees may compete in as little as one event or all ďŹ ve. Three sporting events are also open to family members and community supporters: CrossFit, Softball and Volleyball. The Hero Gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s culminating event on Oct. 29 will feature a Family Fun Day, complete with demonstrations, games, toucha-truck and more! Proceeds from the event will go towards the winning departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s charity of choice.

Fall Homearama Oct. 20â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Nov. 5; noonâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays; noonâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;6 p.m., Sundays, The Estates at Pitchkettle Farms, Suffolk www.homearama.tv Tour custom-built homes completely furnished on landscaped lots. Admission is $10 and kids 12 and younger are free.

From Here to Eternity Twilight 5K Oct. 20 deadline to register for Oct. 21 event, 3:30 p.m. check-in, 5 p.m. race, Elmwood Cemetery, 238 E. Princess Anne Road, Norfolk www.norfolksocietyforcemeteryconservation. org/from-here-to-eternity-5k Bring your family, friends and leashed pets for a brisk run or walk through Norfolkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Elmwood Cemetery to beneďŹ t Norfolk Society for Cemetery Conservation.

Celebrate the Victorian Era Garden style by wearing a Victorian or Steampunk Era costume for the Costume Contest immediately after the awards presentation for the chance to win a prize.

All participants will receive a T-shirt and a ďŹ nisher medal. One winner will receive a $250 cash prize for ďŹ nishing in 16 minutes or less. Additional awards will be given to top ďŹ nishers.

Receive your chip-timed race results afterward.

Jogginâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for Frogmen 5K Oct. 21, Military Aviation Museum, 1341 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach JogginforFrogmen.com/ VirginiaBeachVA Inspired by U.S. Navy SEALs (Frogmen), the Navy SEAL Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jogginâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for Frogmen Race Series brings communities and families together to jog in honor of the Naval Special Warfare community and their families. Race categories include adult civilians, adult active-duty military and a Tadpole Trot (children 6 and younger). Registration prices vary by category.

Visit JogginforFrogmen. com/VirginiaBeachVA. Registration includes custom ďŹ nisherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s medals for all participants, chip timing and bibs, and a race T-shirt.

Virtual racing also available.

Girls in STEAM Night Oct. 21, 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9 p.m., Nauticus, 1 Waterside Drive, Norfolk 757-664-1041, rebecca. hill@norfolk.gov Enjoy a fun-ďŹ lled evening of science, technology, engineering, arts and math activities. Open to all Brownies, Cadets & Girl Scouts.

Neon Trees Concert Oct. 21, 6 p.m., Naval Station Norfolk navymwrmidlant.com/ ďŹ&#x201A;eetfest Naval Station Norfolk MWR presents Neon Trees concert free and open to the public. Performance also by U.S. Fleet Forces Band. Fireworks show after concert at 8:30 p.m.

Military Family Festival Oct. 22, noonâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;4 p.m., Virginia Beach Convention Center www.militarynews.com/ military-family-festival/ Entertainment, rock wall, moon bounce, face painting, crafts, costume contest, giveways. Free to all activeduty military, retirees and family members.

Opening reception Hampton Horror Tours for â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Art of Oct. 23â&#x20AC;&#x201C;27, 6:30 p.m.

Trainsâ&#x20AC;? and and 8 p.m., Hampton Hisâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Transit: The Art tory Museum, 120 Old of Revelation in Hampton Lane, Hampton the Paintings of 757-727-1610, www.

Susanna Coffeyâ&#x20AC;? hamptonhistorymuseum.org Oct. 20, 7â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9 p.m., Old Dominion Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Baron and Ellin Gordon Art Galleries, 4509 Monarch Way at 45th Street, Norfolk 757-683-6272 A free public reception includes refreshments. David Goode, retired chairman and CEO of the Norfolk Southern Corporation, will make brief remarks at 7:30 p.m.

Photographer Matthew Malkiewicz, whose works are featured in the exhibition, also will be present. The artist Susanna Coffey also will be in attendance

These 60-minute tours include eerie tales of Old Hampton and the Coastal Virginia area. The tour will encounter actors portraying the ďŹ rst witch recorded in America, ghosts of Civil War soldiers, pirates from Blackbeardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crew, a speakeasy proprietor, escaped prisoners, yellow fever victims, and more characters from the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history.

Each tour will include the grisly side of Hampton history; surprises and a spooky lantern tour of the St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church graveyard, and other points along Queen Street and around downtown Hampton. $10 in advance, $12 at the door.

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Fleet Fest, Oct. 21, wraps up Centennial celebration The U.S. Navy, local businesses and civic organizations are celebrating Fleet Week Hampton Roads 2017 from Oct. 6 through Oct. 21. A variety of events will honor the outstanding contributions and selďŹ&#x201A;ess sacriďŹ ce of service members and their families. Held each year in conjunction with the Navyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday, the event celebrates and recognizes the sacriďŹ ces and contribution made by Sailors who are our neighbors, volunteers and citizens who actively work to enhance the quality of life in Hampton Roads, and also emphasize the longstanding close relationship the community has with the military.

Naval Station Norfolk Fleet Fest Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Naval Station Norfolk Pier 14 and Q area. www.navymwrmidlant. com/centennial Naval Station Norfolk will open its gates to the general public for ship tours, giving the public an inside glimpse of their Navy. The base has partnered with local breweries for a craft brew competition, car show, chili cook-off, a variety of static displays, MC2 Katie Lash and ďŹ reworks. The event will also feature a concert by ArtGuests wait in line to tour the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during a previous Fleet Fest at Naval Station Norist Neon Tress and the USFF folk. The annual event included ship tours, static displays, live entertainment, a car show and a chili cook-off. Fleet Fest concluded with a U.S. Fleet Forces Band concert in celebration of the Navyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday, held in the hangar bay of Theodore Roosevelt.

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Support cancer patients with Red Cross blood donation From American Red Cross

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to support cancer patients and others. According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 1.7 million new cases of cancer are expected in the U.S. this year.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, with nearly 253,000 women expected to be diagnosed in 2017. Cancer patients may need blood products during chemotherapy, surgery or treatment for complications.

How to donate blood Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license or two other forms of identiďŹ cation are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPassÂŽ to complete their predonation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, from a computer or mobile device. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/ RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.

Blood donation opportunities Oct. 19-31 Elizabeth City, N.C. Oct. 28: 9 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3 p.m., Red Cross Chapter, Elizabeth City,

1409 Parkview Drive

Oct. 27: 10 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3 p.m., Riverside Doctorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hospital Williamsburg, 1500 Commonwealth Avenue Oct. 30: 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7 p.m., St. Olaf Catholic Church, 104 Norge Lane Oct. 31: 10 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4 p.m., Snow Companies, 133 Waller Mill Road Oct. 31: 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7 p.m., College of William and Mary, Girgbys Street

Chesapeake Oct. 20: 11 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4 p.m., Chesapeake Square Mall, 4200 Portsmouth Boulevard Oct. 20: 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7 p.m., Believers Church, 4500 Peek Trail Oct. 26: 9 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3 p.m., Chesapeake Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OfďŹ ce, 401 Albemarle Drive Oct. 27: 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6 p.m., Greenbrier Mall, 1401 Greenbrier Parkway Oct. 29: Noonâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5 p.m., Newport News Chesapeake Square Mall, Oct. 19: 11 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3 p.m., 4200 Portsmouth Boulevard City of Newport News Public Works/Annex, 511 Oyster Hampton Point Road Oct. 19: 10 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3 p.m., Oct. 20: 9:30 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3 p.m., VPAR, 1001 North Campus Riverside Regional Medical Parkway Center, 500 J. Clyde Morris Oct. 21: 9 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2 p.m., Blvd Cornerstone Worship Center Oct. 22: Noonâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5 p.m., PatInternational, 41 Tide Mill rick Henry Mall, 12300 JefLane ferson Avenue Oct. 22: 9:30 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Oct. 24: 10 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2 p.m., 2:30 p.m., Immaculate Con- Cinemark City Center, 11810 ception Catholic Church, Fountain Way 2150 Cunningham Drive Oct. 26: 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7 p.m., ChestOct. 25: 1 p.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6 p.m., nut Memorial United MethHampton Roads Chapter odist Church, 1024 HarpersRSMO, 1323 W. Pembroke ville Road Avenue Oct. 29: 11:45 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Oct. 27: 3 p.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7 p.m., 4:45 p.m., Church Of Christ, Bass Pro Shops, 1972 Power 205 Denbigh Boulevard Plant Parkway Norfolk Windsor Oct. 19: 11:15 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Oct. 19: 1 p.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5 p.m., Isle 5:45 p.m., Norfolk Blood of Wight Ruritan Club House, Donation Center, 250 West 17011 Courthouse Highway Brambleton Avenue Oct. 26: 8 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2 p.m., Oct. 20: 8:15 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Windsor High School, 24 2:45 p.m., Norfolk Blood Church Street Donation Center, 250 West Brambleton Avenue Williamsburg Oct. 21: 7:45 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Oct. 19: 7:45 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;noon, 2:30 p.m., Norfolk Blood Eastern State Hospital-Build- Donation Center, 250 West ing 3, 4601 Ironbound Road Brambleton Avenue Oct. 20: 7:30 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Oct. 22: 7:45 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 p.m., Lafayette High 2:30 p.m., Norfolk Blood School, 4460 Longhill Road Donation Center, 250 West Oct. 22: Noonâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5 p.m., Brambleton Avenue Brusterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Real Ice Cream, Oct. 23: 7:45 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5289 John Tyler Highway 5:30 p.m., Norfolk Blood Oct. 23: Noonâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;4 p.m., T J Donation Center, 250 West Maxx, 4640 Monticello Av- Brambleton Avenue enue Oct. 24: 7:45 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Oct. 27: 9 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2 p.m., 2:15 p.m., Norfolk Blood Saint Bede Catholic Church Donation Center, 250 West Parish Center, 10 Harrison Brambleton Avenue Avenue Oct. 25: 9:30 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

2:30 p.m., City of Norfolk City Hall, City Hall Building, 810 Union Street Oct. 25: 12:15 p.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:45 p.m., Norfolk Blood Donation Center, 250 West Brambleton Avenue Oct. 26: 11 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4 p.m., Student Center, 700 Park Avenue Oct. 26: 11:15 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:45 p.m., Norfolk Blood Donation Center, 250 West Brambleton Avenue Oct. 27: 8:15 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:45 p.m., Norfolk Blood Donation Center, 250 West Brambleton Avenue Oct. 28: 7:45 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:30 p.m., Norfolk Blood Donation Center, 250 West Brambleton Avenue Oct. 28: 9 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2 p.m., Miles Memorial United Methodist Church, 9450 Granby St Oct. 29: 7:45 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:30 p.m., Norfolk Blood Donation Center, 250 West Brambleton Avenue Oct. 30: 7â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11 a.m., Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital of Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Daughter, 601 Childrens Lane Oct. 30: 7:45 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:30 p.m., Norfolk Blood Donation Center, 250 West Brambleton Avenue Oct. 30: 11 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3 p.m., Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital of Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Daughter, 601 Childrens Lane Oct. 30: 11 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4 p.m., Eastern Virginia Medical School, 700 West Olney Road Oct. 31: 7:45 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:15 p.m., Norfolk Blood Donation Center, 250 West Brambleton Avenue

Hoping to rev your automotive career into high gear? Start by attending Tidewater Community Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Regional Automotive Center (RAC) Open House on Oct. 26.

The open house runs 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, which is located at 600 Innovation Drive, off ClearďŹ eld Avenue in Chesapeakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oakbrooke

Business & Technology Center.

The center welcomes high school students, parents, teachers, recent graduates, adult learners and community members to visit with instructors and check out equipment and vehicles. The facility features nine classrooms and 15 instructional laboratory bays.

The RAC is Hampton Roadsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; only high-tech training

facility for todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s automotive technician. The center offers classes in: automotive maintenance and repair collision repair marine technology and diesel technology.

Prospective students can speak with training representatives from national manufacturers, including Toyota, Ford, Honda, Volvo Penta, Chrysler,

Oct. 19: 7:30 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 p.m., NEXCOM, 3280 Virginia Beach Boulevard Oct. 19: 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6 p.m., Wycliffe Presbyterian Church/Lawerence Hall, 1445 N Great Neck Road Oct. 19: 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7 p.m., Virginia Beach Blood Donation Center, 4554 Virginia Beach Blvd.

Oct. 21: 9 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3 p.m., Virginia Beach Blood Donation Center, 4554 Virginia Beach Blvd.

Oct. 24: 9 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3 p.m., Virginia Beach Blood Donation Center, 4554 Virginia Beach Blvd.

Oct. 26: 10 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3 p.m., Regent University, 1000 Regent University Drive Oct. 26: 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7 p.m., Virginia Beach Blood Donation Center, 4554 Virginia Beach Blvd.

Oct. 28: 9 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3 p.m., Virginia Beach Blood Donation Center, 4554 Virginia Beach Blvd.

Oct. 29: 10 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2 p.m., Kroger Shore Drive, 4625 Shore Drive Oct. 31: 9 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3 p.m., Virginia Beach Blood Donation Center, 4554 Virginia Beach Blvd.

Poquoson Oct. 20: 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7 p.m., Em- Tabb maus Baptist Church, 814 Oct. 23: 3â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7 p.m., ChickYorktown Road ďŹ l-A, 5003 A Victory Blvd.

Yorktown Portsmouth Oct. 27: 10 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3 p.m., Oct. 21: 8 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2 p.m., Yorktown Masonic Lodge, West Park Church of Christ, 221 Ballard Street 926 Cherokee Road Suffolk Oct. 25: 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7 p.m., Beech Grove United Methodist Church, 4251 Driver Lane Oct. 26: 10 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4 p.m., Virginia Department of

TCC to hold open house for its Regional Automotive Center, Oct. 26 From Tidewater Community College

Transportation, 1700 North Main Street Oct. 27: Noonâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;4 p.m., Autumn Ridge Apartments, 114 Nancy Drive Oct. 30: 11 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1:45 p.m., Zaxbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 6120 College Drive Oct. 30: 4:15â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7:15 p.m., Walgreens, 3633 Bridge Road Virginia Beach

Cummins and Yamaha.

Local industry representatives will be available to speak about career opportunities for TCC graduates.

Also, the latest vehicles, trucks, boats and equipment will be on display in the RAC parking lot.

Registration is not required.

For more information, contact Dave Brown at dfbrown@tcc. edu or 757-822-5072.

Free Navy yard signs From Norfolk Navy Centennial Commission

As the U.S. Navyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fleet Fest approaches, the Norfolk Navy Centennial Commission is giving away free yard signs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Civic Leagues, residents, community groups, businesses or individuals who want to show their support for the men and women of Naval Station Norfolk just need to reach out to us at Scherbergerk@ festevents.org to reserve their signs and schedule pick up from our ofďŹ ce,â&#x20AC;? said Karen Scherberger, co-chair of the Centennial Commission.

Yard signs also may be ordered by calling 757441-2345 and asking for Cara Lawn.

To celebrate Naval Station Norfolkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centennial 1917-2017, the City of Norfolk and Naval Station Norfolk are spending the year highlighting the installationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rich history and the impact it has had on Norfolk, Hampton Roads, Virginia and the Nation. More than 30 events will honor the past, celebrate the present and shape the future of Norfolkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proud Navy tradition.

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Arts&Entertainment Bobby Blackhat Walters and Home Bru are finalists in military music contest

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By Dan Duke The Virginian-Pilot

Bobby Blackhat Walters, the Newport News bluesman, has won Mission: Music, a contest sponsored by USAA and We Are The Mighty to identify the nation’s top military veteran musician.

Walters, a blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter, was one of five finalists, chosen from among hundreds of entries, and was selected through online voting. He was backed by guitarist Tom Euler for the contest.

Walters enlisted in the Coast Guard in 1976, advanced to Chief Petty Officer and transitioned to the Officer Corps. He retired at the rank of commander after 27 years of service, which included time as a Military Aide to the President and being awarded the Coast Guard Medal for Heroism.

The victory secures him a spot on the bill at “BaseFEST presented by USAA,” a concert Oct. 7 at Pensacola Naval Air Station in Florida, with headliners DNCE, Thompson Square and

Courtesy of Warner Bros.

“It:” A group of bullied kids with troubled family lives band together when a monster, taking the appearance of a clown, begins hunting children.

NAS Oceana, Aerotheater – 757-433-2495

JEB Little Creek, Gator Theater – 757-462-7534

Friday, Oct. 20

Friday, Oct. 20

6 p.m. The Lego Ninjago Movie (PG) 9 p.m. Kingsman: The Golden Circle (R)

6 p.m. The Lego Ninjago Movie (PG) 9 p.m. Kingsman: The Golden Circle (R)

Saturday, Oct. 21

Saturday, Oct. 21

1 p.m. The Lego Ninjago Movie 3-D (PG) 4 p.m. Home Again (PG-13) 7 p.m. Kingsman: The Golden Circle (R) Sunday, Oct. 22

1 p.m. FREE: Hocus Pocus (PG) 4 p.m. It (R) 7 p.m. American Assassin (R)

Courtesy Disney The JEB Little Creek Gator Theater is hosting a free showing of the movie “Hocus Pocus,” rated PG, at 1 p.m. on Oct. 22.

Noon The Lego Ninjago Movie 3-D (PG) 3 p.m. American Assassin (R) 9 p.m. It (R)

Courtesy of We Are the Mighty Bobby Blackhat Walters and Tom Euler, the guitarist who backed him in the contest.

Matt Smith.

As part of the contest, USAA is donating $10,000 to Guitars 4 Vets, a nonprofit organization that gives ailing and injured military veterans guitars and music instruction.

One of the finalists was Home Bru, featuring Chelsea and Matt Brunoehler of Elizabeth City, N.C. Chelsea Brunoehler is a Navy veter-

an and active-duty Coast Guard; Matt Brunoehler is a Marine Corps veteran, and both are graduates of the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, where they met. Together, they play rock, country, blues and pop tunes.

Dan Duke, 757-446-2545, dan.duke@ pilotonline.com

Top picks for Halloween candy in Virginia

By Robyn Sidersky The Virginian-Pilot

Better stock up on Snickers, Virginia.

It’s spooky how popular the candy bars are.

Snickers is the state’s most popular Halloween candy, according to candystore.com.

The website studied sales data from the past 10 years, 2007 to 2016, to determine what candy sold the most.

Almost 27,000 pounds of Snickers were sold in Virginia during that period, according to the website. It cited the

Sunday, Oct. 22

Noon Home Again (PG-13) 3 p.m. The Lego Ninjago Movie (PG) 6 p.m. American Assassin (R) Schedule is subject to change. For your weekly movie showtimes and more, check out the Navy MWR website at www.navymwr. org/movies/theater/.

state’s history with peanuts as one of the reasons the candy bar appeals to residents.

The second most popular candy in Virginia is Hot Tamales and third is candy corn, according to the site.

In North Carolina, M&M’s are tops, followed by Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and candy corn.

All told, this Halloween is forecast to be a retail bonanza – with $9.1 billion in costume, candy and pumpkin sales in the U.S., up from last year’s

$8.3 billion, according to the National Retail Federation.

The top costumes this year are expected to be action characters or superheroes for children and witches for adults, the federation said.

Not to be left out, 16 percent of pet owners plan to dress up their furry friends, the federation said. The most popular pet costume is a pumpkin.

Robyn Sidersky, 757222-5117, robyn.sidersky@pilotonline.com

Snickers bars are the most popular Halloween candy in Virginia, according to one recent survey, while Hot Tamales come in second.

Teri Winslow | The Virginian-Pilot

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Home&Garden Homearama returns to Pitchkettle Farms in Suffolk From Brickell & Partners

It’s back to the Suffolk countryside and a traditional one-neighborhood tour for Homearama 2017. This fall, the Tidewater Builders Association’s annual showcase of custom-built homes returns to The Estates of Pitchkettle Farms, site of the 2006 Homearama.

Fall Homearama runs three consecutive weekends from Oct. 20 to Nov. 5. Show hours and days are noon to 7 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays, and from noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays. Admission is $10 and kids 12 and younger are free.

Pitchkettle Farms is a lively and dynamic neighborhood in the ever-growing city of Suffolk. It is less than a quarter of a mile off Highway 58 and is five miles from Historic Downtown Suffolk. Downtown is home to the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, the Downtown Farmer’s Market, Constant’s Wharf Park and Marine and numerous shops, hotels and restaurants.

The term “pitchkettle” is a quaint moniker that harkens to a bygone era. Local historians and longtime residents have various stories about how Pitchkettle Farms came to be.

One theory was that Native Americans traveled Pitchkettle Road often and “pitched kettles” to mark camp. Another

House 1 The Bramford, by Ainslie Group, is 3,455-square-foot, traditional two-story craftsman. It features a large covPhotos courtesy Brickell & Partners ered front porch with stacked Pitchkettle Farms in Suffolk is one of the most popular areas in stone veneer, a two-story foyHampton Roads for those seeking country living. er and vaulted ceiling in the great room, and a downstairs master suite with walk-in Military Appreciation weekend, closet. It has a smart-phoneOct. 20–22 controlled home automation Military active-duty, retired and family members with system.

IDs get 50 percent admission discount ($5 ticket), Oct. 20–22, at Homerama. In addition, a hospitality tent offers beverages and snacks, noon–5 p.m., and prizes for military and first responders.

Other themed weekends are Bluegrass music, Oct. 28–29, and Family Fun Days with cartoon characters and face painting, Nov. 4–5.

More information and a coupon at www.homearama. tv or the Facebook page.

was that at some point in the 18th century, there was a pitch making operation along the Nansemond River. For years the farm was referred to as the site of the pitch kettle.

This region with the obscure name is now one of the most popular locations in Hampton Roads for homeowners who

want to embrace country living.

Whether you are in the market for a new home, or for ideas to update your current one, Homearama is the place the discover exciting new trends in home design, decoration, landscaping, construction, technology and more.

House 4 The Oliver Jentsen is 3,580 square feet by Joey Corp. and features a large floor plan with downstairs master suite, craftsman style interior custom trim, and engineered hardwood floors. The closets and storage areas are custom built, and the garage storage systems are custom designed. It includes a Jenn-Aire appliance package and butler pantry.

House 2 The ABT house, christened The Betsy, is a 3,205-squarefoot cottage-style residence.

Highlighting this country home is an open floor plan, a spacious master suite with two large walk-in closets, a free standing soaking tub in the master bath and a gourmet kitchen with butler’s pantry.

This home is also the Sentara Healthy House, where medical personal are scheduled to be on-site for meet and greets.

House 5 The Suffolk House, a 3,171 square foot house by Ore Builders, is devoted to all things Suffolk. It includes a luxurious master suite with oversized master bedroom, a custom gourmet kitchen with a large kitchen island, and Galaxy Series appliances.

House 3 This 3,800-square-foot home by Hearndon Construction, christened Honeysuckle, is designed for entertaining family and friends. It features an open floor plan that flows into outdoor living areas. There is a large master bedroom and bath, a sunroom with skylights, and a dining room with shiplap wainescot.

Hardwood floors and granite further enhance this house.

House 6 The Ashby II by Ainslie Group is a 3,559- square-foot mission inspired craftsman ranch with 10-foot ceilings in the foyer and great room, a master bedroom suite with spa-like bath and walk-in closet, and a gourmet kitchen with walk-in pantry and a large island.

We don’t want to be a secret, says Norfolk Botanical Garden’s new director of horticulture

By Nancy Vessell

Norfolk Botanical Garden 6700 Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk, norfolkbotanicalgarden. org 757-441-5830

Virginian-Pilot Correspondent

When Les Parks says “the garden is in a growth phase,” it’s not an intentional pun.

There are so many developments under way at the Norfolk Botanical Garden – renovation of the administration building and the NATO tower, new events and programming, increases in attendance and memberships – that necessary staff adjustments bumped him up to another position.

Earlier this year, Parks became the garden’s director of horticulture after five years as curator of herbaceous plants.

He and his staff execute the overall garden design created by the director of living landscapes, Brian O’Neil.

(O’Neil was director of horticulture before accepting his newly created position.)

President and CEO Michael Desplaines said Parks was an ideal candidate. “He was experienced in horticulture with tremendous local knowledge. ... Staff, volunteers and the public all admired him, and he could interface with our new director of living landscapes seamlessly.”

With an associate’s degree in landscape design from George Washington Univer-

Nancy Vessell | For The Virginian-Pilot Les Parks takes a break in Norfolk Botanical Garden’s Reflection Garden. Parks has been promoted to director of horticulture at Norfolk Botanical Garden. He previously was the curator of herbaceous plants. This photo was taken in early September 2017.

sity, Parks worked in the retail gardening business at the now-closed Smithfield Gardens in Suffolk for 16 years, helping customers choose plants and design their gardens.

Parks’ experience in communications also makes him valuable to the garden, said Kelly Welsh, marketing and communications director.

She pointed to his appearances on the garden’s monthly segment “You Can Dig It” on WTKR’s “Coast Live.”

He also has video blogs on the garden’s Facebook page, sharing garden happenings and gardening tips.

Parks started a blog in 2008 to connect with other garden bloggers, share his adventures and photos and promote

gardening in general. A Tidewater Gardener can be found at http://atidewater gardener. blogspot.com. He also has a blog about kayaking, called A Tidewater Paddler. With his new position, he hasn’t had much time to write, but plans to get back to it.

“I have several pieces that I should be able to post some future cold rainy day. Until

Steps to save energy in your home

By StatePoint

Reducing your energy use at home is a win-win for your wallet and the planet. Not only can it save you money on your bills now, but it could also improve your home’s resale value, if you know which steps to take.

These simple tips can help.

Form smart habits Energy smart habits can help you save a great deal of energy. Be sure to unplug any battery chargers or power adapters when they are not in use and always turn off the lights when leaving a room.

In the kitchen, be sure to keep

a clutter-free fridge for better efficiency. Also, don’t hem and haw over what to eat while the refrigerator door is open.

When cooking, cover pots and pans to keep the heat in and the kitchen cool.

Make smart swap outs Many electronics continue to use energy even when they are switched off, however, you may wish to switch to ENERGY STAR certified alternatives, which are designed to conserve this energy usage, while still maintaining functions like clock displays, channel settings and remote control functions. Also, seek

sources to do their jobs.”

Drawing more people to Norfolk Botanical Garden is a chief goal.

“Everyone needs a place of refuge, a place to walk, a place of beauty. We need our green spaces and wildlife,” he said. “For years, the garden was Norfolk’s best-kept secret. We don’t want to be a best-kept secret.”

Special exhibits, like “Lantern Asia” last year, have introduced more people to the 79-year-old public garden.

Younger people, in particular, are being attracted through events like Barks & Brews and the honeybee and butterfly festivals, he noted.

The garden itself is changing with stepped-up efforts to plant more native plants, which attract native insects, which attract native birds, he said. He provided examples: Black-eyed Susan flowers attract native finches. Native oak trees host various caterpillar species, providing a “supermarket for birds feeding their young.”

“When we plant, we ask, ‘What will its benefits be?’ ” Parks explained. “It’s not just about being pretty anymore.”

then I will be outside enjoying the warm sunshine,” he quipped.

Parks’ interest in horticulture had been born of necessity. His first career was in the hotel industry after he earned a degree in sociology from Old Dominion University.

During those years, gardening at home was his “refuge from the 9-to-5 job,” he said.

Today, he gets to work at what he loves, although he still spends more time behind a desk than he’d like. The position calls for overseeing a staff of 25 who are responsible for the daily upkeep of all the theme gardens, lawns and fountains and the propagation of plants grown in the garden from seeds or cuttings.

“Yes, it’s about plants,” Parks said of his job, “but it’s also about the people who work here and making sure Nancy Vessell, nancyvesthey have the tools and re- sell@gmail.com

way toward keeping you more comfortable in all types of weather, and improving your home’s energy efout the ENERGY STAR certified ficiency. label when shopping for appliances like washers, dryers and refrigera- Know your score tors.

Another great step to save energy Replacing incandescent light is to measure your home’s energy bulbs with compact fluorescent light efficiency with a Home Energy Ratbulbs is simple, easy and effective. ing System (HERS) Index Score You can save up to $70 in annual from the Residential Energy Servicenergy costs by replacing your five es Network (RESNET), a non-profit most frequently used light bulbs or standards-making body for building fixtures with ENERGY STAR certi- energy efficiency rating and certifified ones. cation systems.

More than 2 million homes across Seal up drafts the country have a HERS Index Weather stripping, caulking and Score, which tells homeowners and other simple measures, like closing prospective buyers how their homes the flue damper of your fireplace compare to other similar ones in when it’s not in use, can go a long terms of energy usage. Think of it

as the home industry’s version of the MPG (miles per gallon) rating that you find in the auto industry.

The lower a home score, the higher its efficiency.

“Knowing your score can help you evaluate where to make changes to your home, from sealing leaks in your heating and cooling distribution system to updating your roof in order to be more energy efficient,” says Steve Baden, executive director of RESNET. To learn more and for more energy efficiency tips, visit resnet.us.

Reducing your carbon footprint is not about self-sacrifice. Common sense tips can help you improve your energy efficiency while making your home a more comfortable place to reside.

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Fall Into Art @ Rusty Cottage-Thurs,

10/19, 4pm - 8pm and Sat, 10/21 9am - 2pm. A pop up of local artists featuring Paintings, Wood Crafts, Jewelry, Leather, Feather Art, Textiles, Seaglass, Stained Glass & more. Vintage SALE too.

2973 Shore Dr 23451. FB: rustycottagevb Flea & Craft Market Princess Anne HS Chorus fundraiser (VB). Sat. Oct. 21st 8-2pm. 4400 Va Beach Blvd. Spaces $12 Tables $8. 648-5600 x58452

Holiday Craft Bazaar - Crafters Needed

Saturday, November 11, 2017 - 9am-3pm Courthouse Community United Methodist Church 2708 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach 23456 Interested? Email Leslie at lmcilrath@msn.com. or Jessica at jessicabueno@verizon.net

Tidewater Baptist 6th Annual Craft Fair October 21st 9am-4pm 501 Providence Rd. Chesapeake, VA 23325. 50+ Vendors: Handmade Gifts and Local Businesses. Silent Auction full of gift cards and tickets. Bake Sale. Cookout 11-2. Free and open to the public!

VB VINTAGE WAREHOUSE FINAL CLEANOUTS Final clean out sales at VB Vintage Warehouse on Saturday, October 14th and October 21st, from 9-3.

We still have lots of great items left. We are giving awesome deals. The more we sell, the less we have to move. 2585 Horse Pasture Road Va Beach. We are accepting cash, check, MC and Visa. Check us out on Facebook at Vbvintagewarehouse. If you can’t make it you can call 757-575-1918 to see if we will be on site on another day.

Factory Seconds $49.95 With Exchange (for most U.S. & Foreign Cars.)

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EARRING STANDS, holds 200 pairs each plus

1000 pair earrings. Other stands available. $150 for all. 757-995-6324.

Selb Bavarian Porcelain Dinner Service

Heinrich, white field w/wide cobalt blue trim, 24 ct gold trim, 91 pcs. Appraised $5700 obo. 343-7047

SHEDS & DOG HOUSES FOR SALE -

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Baby Items/Toys Carters Crib $ 175.00 “like new” mahogany (dark brown color ) crib with new mattress for girl or boy call Pam 871-2291 Crib Delta Mahagony Color Universal with new mattress $ 185.00 call 871-2291 .

Cushioned Kids Chairs Mickey Mouse & Hello Kitty Retail $69.00 Each, Selling for $ 25.00 Each Call 871-2291

Boat Trailers USED TRAILER SALE !!!

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

Cameras-Photography WANTED: High-End Film Camera Collections.

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Firewood-Fuels FIREWOOD-SEASONED. Full, Half & Quarter Cords.

Pickup or Delivery.

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Furniture-Household 2 Pc. All New Mattress Sets-In Plastic

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

Good Things To Eat Cindy’s Produce-Apples, grapes, pumpkin & apple butter, mums & more. 2385 Harpers Rd., Va Beach. 10-6. 427-2346. MC/Visa

Lawn & Garden FREE PICK UP of your broken or unwanted

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John Deere L130 Mower with bagger, 23 hp Kohler commercial engine, recent service, $1250, delivered with warranty. 757-478-3474.

Marinas

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Administration/ General Office

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Computers/IT/Technology Developer Advisor for Anthem, Inc. in Norfolk, VA to develop external vendor extract files of membership utilizing Oracle, SQL Server, JIRA, Facets and Informatica processes in healthcare domain.

Requires: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, engineering or related field (willing to accept foreign education equivalent) plus 5 years of experience in performing ETL application development. Specific skills/other requirements must possess the following: Informatica (4 + years); Oracle database (4 + years); SQL Server (2 + years); healthcare domain (4 + years); Tidal scheduler (1 + year); JIRA (1 + year); and Facets (1 + year). If interested in this role/for immediate consideration, visit www.careers.antheminc.com and apply online to position number: 134288.

Garage Sale - Suffolk Faith Lutheran Church-Semi-Annual Stuff

Sale, Sat., 10/21, 8 AM-noon. Rain or Shine. Too much to list, but as always all kinds of great stuff at great prices plus check out our Pumpkin Patch.

2730 Bridge Rd., Route 17.

Hillpoint Farms community-wide yard sales-Sat 10/14 - 8-noon- Rain or Shine. Hillpoint Greens, Hillpoint Estates, Fairways Crossing, Lakes Edge

Garage Sale - Virginia Beach CHARLESTOWNE COMMUNITY YARD SALE Sat. 10/14 & 21. On 10/21 only: Bake Sale at 1801 Blue Knob Dr. & Plant Sale at 1809 Blue Knob Dr. Enter Charlestowne from Lynnhaven Pkwy or Kempsville Rd. at Beaufain Blvd. or from Centerville Tpke at Hidden Valley.

Courthouse Woods COMMUNITY YARD SALE Sat, Oct 14th 8am-1pm; raindate Oct 21 INT. of N Landing Rd & Guardhouse Way Lynnhaven Masonic Lodge. Huge annual yard sale 2959 N. Lynnhaven Rd. Oct. 21 from 8 to 1. Rent a table for only $10.00. Call Bob at 639-3407.

Antiques & Collectibles A Basic

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Wrist Watches

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Pets-Dogs,Cats,Other 1month old AKC CHOC LAB puppies utd worming and shots can go home 11-3-17 ($650m) ($750f) 757-969-8525 AKC Chespeake Bay Retriever pups- both parents onsite- exc. dispositions- family/hunt/show potential. $875-$1200. Call 252-312-3642 Chesapeake Bay Retriever puppies. Ready to go Oct 17th. AKC registered dew claws removed shots current. Are of hunting and field trial pedigree. 2 males 4 females. $1000 Reid at 7576415482 call or text German Shepherd Pups AKC, hip/health guarantee, parents on premises, shots, wormed. 757-483-0717

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Only 4 left. Text 7578316141 for more information.

Golden Doodle Pups-8 wks., dew claws

removed, 1st shots/wormed, $850. 757-421-7708

Golden Lab Mix Pups-1st shots, de-wormed,

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Norfolk Room For Rent 714-3852

WEEKLY HOTEL RENTAL - HOJO 5TH ST VB $250 + TAX | CALL FOR INFO 757-309-4201

Facility Design Engineers NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic Engineering Command has immediate openings for Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, and Structural Facility Design Engineers in Norfolk, VA. Salary up to $111,560 depending on qualifications. Responsibilities include developing Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Structural designs for a wide variety of facilities; reviewing work performed by private architect/engineering firms; and providing construction support. At a minimum, must have a Bachelor’s Degree in the appropriate engineering discipline from an accredited university. FE or PE preferred. Those interested may forward their resumes to NAVFAC_Midlant_Jobs@navy.mil for immediate consideration or call 757-341-2046(Mechanical), 2044(Electrical), 0153(Civil), or 0902(Structural) for further information.

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SEADOO 19’ CHALLENGER JET BOAT

2006 19’ SEADOO CHALLENGER 180 JET BOAT! Excellent Condition, Brand NEW Motor, Electronics and Upholstery. Great Family Boat, Safe, Fun & Fast! $12,000 757-343-8874

Tahoe Q5i 2011 19.5 195 HP Inboard/Out-

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Sailboats Hunter 1988 28.5 Sloop rigged, shoal draft cruising sailboat for Bay or coast. Dependable inboard diesel and bimini. Sleeps five. $9800. 757 442-3013.

Topsoil-Mulch #01A Black Sifted TOPSOIL

6 yds $205, Mulch $25/yd; Compost $30/yd.

Rock, Sand & Firewood. D. Miller’s, 482-5083

Wanted To Buy Colonel William Lamb Presentation Cane Featured on “Antiques Roadshow” in 2017. Please call Steve at 757-291-1361 as I would like to make you an offer to bring it back to his house.

Call 757-622-6979 M-F 9 am-3 pm.

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Skilled Trades (Manufacturing) Sheet Metal Mechanics & Helpers

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Burial/Cemetery Plot Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens-3 lots & 2 vaults in the Masonic Section, valued at $10,000, asking $6000. 252-814-4697.

NORVIEW,

NORFOLK

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$139,900

Fantastic Investment Opportunity on this all brick side by side duplex w/2 BR/1 BA each side, fenced backyard. Tenants pay $625/mo each. For more info call Judy Boone 757-7189191 or Judy Boone Realty 757-587-2800

Auctions

AUTO AUCTION JACK’S TOWING

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Barrett Street Auction, next Auction Oct. 28.

Now Accepting Consignments. 463-1911

Phoebus Auction Gallery. Next Auction

Sun., Oct. 22, 10 AM. VAAR #1597. 722-9210

Ports. For Unpd R.E. Tax Nov 14 @ 6 PM

VAF 662 www.vaauctionco.com 538-0123

Chevy 1939 Street Rod 88 Z28 engine. R/P Steering, P/windows, A/C . 2 dr. Runs great. Call Richard for more details 757-585-6884

Chevy 1956 Bel Air, 4 dr., 6 cyl., 3 spd, runs, orig. cond, great for restoration. $3200. 646-3480 Jeep 1968 Commando $9500 4WD. Rebuilt.

Customized. Call Bill 757-761-8799 for details.

Can email pics & specs!

Volkswagen 2007 Beetle Ideal car for High School and College Student. In good condition. Asking price 10k. Call 757-672-5854 (Kevin).

Automobiles for Sale

Volkswagon 2006 Beetle Convertible Red, 57000 original miles, all service records. $5000.00 808-371-9500

Chevy 2002 Camaro T-top, new insp, excel

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Dodge 2005 Grand Caravan V-6, Automatic, Dual AC, AM-FM radio, cruise control, power locks and windows. Light blue, excellent condition, will sell for $2800 cash. (757) 545-1405

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THE #1 RV WHEELATOR IN VIRGINIA!

LET US CLEAN/SELL/FINANCE YOUR RV! Call Dennis @ 757-249-1257 Sunline 33’. Loaded, original owner, good cond. $3395. 757-483-1154.

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

OCEAN VIEW EAST, Norfolk - $210,000

EXCELLENT & RARE WATERFRONT INVESTMENT. Side by side townhouse style duplex w/ fabulous views of Pretty Lake, live in one, rent the other. 2 BR/1.5 BA, balcony and deck.

Great rental history. For more info call Judy Boone 757-718-9191 or Judy Boone Realty 757-587-2800

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Attorneys

DIVORCE/WILLS

Uncontested. $395 + $86 filing fee.

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

Childcare

able, affordable, provides weekly, bi-wkly, monthly, move in/out services. Call Heather 757-696-2255.

Landscape/Gardening 100% Drainage & Yard Cleanup, Shrub & Tree Removal, Pruning, Tractor Work & Grading, French Drains, Mulching, 757-282-3823

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

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

Lawn Maintenance $99 AERATION

CHEAP LEAF CLEAN UP. FREE ESTIMATES. Call 757-774 TRIM

100% YARD CLEAN UP, Mulching, Shrub Removal & Trimming, Flower Bed Clean-Out, Tractor Work & Grading. 757-282-3823.

D & J Lawn Care-We do flowerbeds, mulching, debris removal, tree service, pressure washing, lawn seeding, holiday decor. 757-839-7771.

Willoughby Beach, Norfolk - $439,000

Outstanding 8 unit rental Investment Apartment Bldg. 1 BR/1 BA units provide $53+ annual income on unfurnished apts. Great rental & management history. Rent Rolls & expenses available. Call Judy Boone 757-718-9191 or Judy Boone Realty 757-587-2800

For Sale-Home (All)

Moving-Hauling (A) FAMILY TRASH MAN

CPR & First Aid Certified, hot meals, school

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

20 yrs exp, lic & ins. 485-1414

Brick Block Work

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

activities, newborn up to 10 yrs old, $100 week.

Ref’s. Kempsville Lakes area. 904-210-1210

Brick Repairs & Point Up, Walls, Steps, Etc. Semi-Retired Stone Mason, Earl Smith, AKA Stone Smith. Free Est & Great Prices.

You Won’t Find A Better Man. 757-270-0578

Mathews County 7362 New Point Comfort

Hwy Country farm house circa 1900’s with loads of potential. This almost 2000 sq ft 3br 2ba two story home sits on 1.83 acres. Just minutes to public beaches and water access for fishing and boating, excellent hunting and schools. Quiet setting with out-buildings and lots of room for gardening. Garage has separate workshop areas. All roofs have been replaced within the last 3 years. Potential 1st floor bedroom. Approximately 1 hour easy drive to Yorktown Coast Guard, Fort Eustis and Langley Airforce bases. Offered at $149,500 Call Susan Silvus, Abbitt Realty Company, LLC (804)642-2300 or (804)815-3235 for additional information or showing. www.susan.abbitt.com

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

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

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

B & J MOVING

Painting/Decorating E & P Painting & Drywall, Popcorn ceiling

removal, wallpaper hanging & removal, deck staining, power washing, painting interior & ext. Lic’d/ Insured. Credit Cards accepted. 757-512-4433 FORMERLY HIS & HERS

NOW TOM’S PAINTING SERVICE Call 757-672-6957

Pest Control

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

Plastering/Drywall A1 PLASTER & REPAIR 32 Yrs Exp.

WHY PAY MORE?

Small Repair Specialist. Affordable Pricing.

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

Western Branch-3 BR, 2 BA brick ranch,

Electrical Work

DRYWALL REPAIRS 757-497-DONE (3663)

For Sale-Land/Farm/Timber

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

Bowers Hill Area - Chesapeake, VA 10 ac. for

Decks & Fencing

For Sale-Chesapeake Home $212,000. Kline Realty 484-0123.

sale, zoned A-1, suitable for building @ #4400 Peach Road. Easy access to all of Hampton Roads and interstate. Parcel is mostly open and in rural setting.

Well & septic reqd. Western Branch schools. Asking $140,000. Call Steve at 757-435-1803 for details.

Suffolk, Virginia ALPACA AND PRODUCE

FARM (Certified Naturally Grown- organic). 11+ acres, fenced with 3 B/R home/2.5 baths. Outbuildings. 3 large gardens, high tunnel; heated greenhouse; blackberries, blueberries, peach/apple orchard, asparagus. $425,000. Owners retiring due to age. Call farmer John; 757/438-2997

Only $5-$6 Per Square Foot Complete.

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

10% OFF ABSOLUTELY ANY JOB

~ 100% ALL Types Of Fences ~

Fence Installation, Preservation, Repair & Removal.

Landscaping. GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES & WARRANTY. 757-282-3823.

ACTION ONE FENCE & DECK

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

Floors

Plumbing/Heating/Air NORFOLK PLUMBING, INC. “THE ORIGINAL” 757-466-0644 “YOUR PLUMBERS IN THE BRIGHT YELLOW TRUCKS”

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

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

J.K. ROOFING

NEW FLOORING FAST!!

Motel 6-Ocean View. New rms, near fishing pier,

Office Warehouse

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

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

For Rent-Furnished Apts

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

Campers/RVs CONSIGNMENTS WANTED! Let us clean,

757.622.1455

Low Weekly Rates avail starting $215 week.

For Lease-Industrial

a new engine, best offer. Call 757-424-7240.

business services

Woodlawn-Ten Commandments Section, 2 spaces w/vaults & headstones. 870-930-9996.

$199 wk, kitchenette avail. Pet ok. 757-480-9611

Buses CHURCH BUS-Looks good inside & out, needs

CALL 757-717-1715 VA DLR

Toyota 2007 Corolla LE, loaded, 4 dr, miles

Oceanfront Hotel. 1719 Atlantic Ave. 757-425-5511 FREON 12 WANTED:Certified buyer will pick up and pay CASH for R12 cylinder and cases of cans (312)291-9169, RefrigerantFinders.com

Chevrolet 1970 Corvette LT-1 Coupe, Laguna Gray.

Black interior, T-tops. 350 ci engine, 4-speed manual transmission, $26,900. 757-672-4868.

For Sale-Apartment/Duplex

Ambulatory Surgery Purchasing & Materials Coordinator

Resp. for purchasing med/surg supplies & managing inventory. HS Diploma & min 1-2 yrs. exp. in health care materials mgt. req. Med. Career training & OR exp preferred.

FT/M-F. Competitive Salary & Benefits. Fax 496-3137 Email VBASC@sentara.com

CALL 757-717-1715 VA DLR

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

System Engineer (00918A)

Provide management & support for classes offered through 2-way/Video-conferencing, and also to support Technology/Live traditional classroom computers and other equipment, in collaboration with main campus offices etc. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Close Date is October 20, 2017. To review position requirements in full, and submit an application, please visit http://jobs.odu. edu/postings/6736

ZERO DOWN? BAD CREDIT?

OCEANA/HILLTOP AREA Newly renovated

OCEAN VIEW EAST, Norfolk - $875,000

console, 150 Yamaha, excel cond, w/trailer, $10,000. 499-8000.

20HPES, Motorguide 46, Hummingbird 798diHD side imaging w/float blind setup, $3800, 757-2853051

DECOYS WANTED Highest CA$H prices paid Old wooden ducks or Canvas geese Swans and Shorebirds. Also buying Old fishing tackle & Wooden lures Boat oars Nautical & Lifesaving items Call Mark at 757-721-2746

For Rent-Peninsula House

Engineering/ Architecture

Will Come to You for Antiques

24/7. Free Estimates.

twnhmes. $725-$1800. Kline Realty 484-0123

Education/Training

10/21. Baked goods, household & holiday items, plants, furniture. 7 AM-2 PM. Call 622-7672 for info

NEED A CAR?

For Rent-Portsmouth House

least 1 year teaching experience w/children. Call Basics Primary School 757-424-0994 6 am-6 pm.

Garage Sale - Norfolk

Automobiles for Sale

For Rent-Portsmouth Apts

Integrated Global Logistics. Min.2 yr driving exp. TWIC req. Hazmat is a plus. Call 757-352-1656. Send resumes to safety@iglusa.com

Provide executive level administrative and budget support to the Vice President for Human Resources. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Close Date is October 20, 2017.

To review position requirements in full, and submit an application, please visit http://jobs.odu.edu/postings/6741

Antiques & Classics

house, $800 mo. Pets ok. 757-622-5238.

TEACHER/TEACHER’S ASSISTANT At

Church of the Epiphany-Fall Yard Sale, Sat., Moving/Yard/Garage sale 2905 Dominion Ave Norfolk 23518 Thurs to Sat; Oct. 12 - 14; 8 am to 4

For Rent-Norfolk House Lindenwood-2512 Middle Ave. 4 BR, 2 BA

Suffolk VA: 5 FARMS at ABSOLUTE AUCTION Fri, Nov.10, 12:30PM at YMCA, Kenyon Rd, Suffolk TRFAuctions.com | 434-847-7741 | VAAF501

For Sale-Mobile Home 1968 Mobile Home, 12X60. 2 BR, stays in nice park. Background check. 757-588-6252,

Town Center / Pembroke Beautiful mobile-

home 3 bedrooms 2 full bathrooms . A must see!

New carpet and roof . Concrete driveway and a large screened in porch and a wooden shed. $28,000.

Please call or text with any questions or to set up a viewing. 757-748-4981

Open House-Norfolk Bay View Area FOR SALE BY OWNER! Well kept 3 bedroom, 2 bath on quiet St. Many updates and extra’s 757 818-0568 1056 Lindale Lane, Norfolk MOVE IN READY. Open house Sat. 12-3pm

Wanted To Rent I Am Looking For a quiet, clean, private room

& bath. 757-572-0108.

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

CALL 453-8000 for your free quote.

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

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

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

Home Improvements *D & J Home Improvements. Complete

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

AIR-DUCT CLEANING

UNIVERSAL DUCT CLEANING FREE INSPECTIONS Member BBB 757-502-0200

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

Call (757) 880-5215

Siding

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

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

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

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

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

100% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION ABSOLUTE TREE SURGEONS - Will Beat Any Reasonable Estimate By 10% COMPLETE TREE & STUMP REMOVAL, TRIMMING. Lic’d & Ins’d.

FREE ESTIMATES. (757) 735-1128

FLOYD'S TREE SERVICE

Pruning. Trimming, Removal. Firewood.

Free Estimates. Licensed & Insured. 420-6396

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Wheelchair vans from $9995 Mobility Works is the largest mobility dealer in Virginia and the nation with over 800 vehicles to choose from. VA approved. We have low rate ďŹ nancing available with approved credit. Located in the Military Circle area of Norfolk so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re close to all points in Tidewater. We have experience and compassion to ďŹ nd the best solution for your needs. Mobility Works @ 6059 E. Virginia Beach Blvd.,Norfolk.Give us a call today @757-455-9889.

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Cadillac 2007 Escalade Garage Kept.

Excellent Condition, All Leather Interior All amenities, 96,700 miles Asking $24,000 call 757-436-2491

Chevy 2012 Equinox LTZ, loaded, moon-

roof, Blue Tooth, must see, $13,450. 716-3706.

Dodge 2013 Journey, excel cond, new engine

less than 5K mis, Jan insp, $13,000. 757-604-5097

Motor Homes

Jeep 2002 Liberty, loaded, leather, new tires,

Coachmen 1995 31â&#x20AC;&#x2122; clean, new insp $12,995

Saturn 2004 Vue, 2WD, Honda V-6, auto, new

very clean, 127K, $4300. 757-816-8369.

Processing Fee $225. Snyderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s RV 499-8000.

Winnebago 2011, 31J bunkhouse, loaded,

excel cond, 32K mis., NADA book $59,395. Now $49,995. Snyderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s RV 499-8000.

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

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

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

timing belt, brakes, 206K, $2750. 757-421-3002.

Saturn 2009 VUE XE, 51K, new tires, leather,

sunroof, 1 owner, excel cond $7900. 757-567-2838

Motorcycles Harley 2005 Dyna Super Glide, barn find,

700 mi, new insp, upgrades $5500. 757-482-4354

Honda 2014 CBR500R Sport gar kept, 140

mis, red/black, brand new cond, $5000. 228-6656

Kawasaki 2001 Voyager, very good cond,

extras, 26K, $3000 cash. Call for details, 619-3226

Toyota 2005 Land Cruiser Low miles !!! Transferable warranty! Glossy paint, clean leather !

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GMC 2001 Box Truck, 16â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 5.7 motor, new

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