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An explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 2 operates a Seabotix Remote Operated Vehicle during an expeditionary mine countermeasures evolution as part of exercise Bold Alligator 2017.

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Part of Bold Alligator, a North Carolina-based, events-driven exercise

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Sailors from the U.S. Navy, Royal Netherlands navy and German navy completed a week-long Expeditionary Mine Countermeasures (ExMCM) training evolution as part of Exercise Bold Alligator 2017 (BA17).

The combined ExMCM force had members from the Royal Netherlands navy defense dive group very shallow water (VSW) dive platoon, German navy mine clearance diving company and U.S. Navy ExMCM company 202, a combined unit comprised of Sailors from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 2 MCM platoon, Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 unmanned systems platoon and the Naval Oceanographic Mine Warfare Center (NOMWC) post-mission analysis cell.

BA17 is a live, events-driven exercise featuring U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and partner nation forces. The exercise provides the Navy and Ma-

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Photos by MC2 Charles Oki Royal Netherlands navy Sailors deploy a Mark 18 Mod 1 Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) from a combat rubber reconnaissance craft during an expeditionary mine countermeasures evolution as part of exercise Bold Alligator 2017 (#BA17). Improving Navy-Marine Corps amphibious core competencies along with coalition, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Allied and partner nations is a necessary investment in the current and future readiness of our forces.

rine Corps team tactical level training for amphibious operations which are core requirement to maritime power projection.

The exercise incorporates amphibious, carrier strike group, air wing and ExMCM operations to provide a rigorous training environment for the

combined forces.

“Even with the modification in breadth, BA17 has been a great opportunity for us to practice ExMCM in a joint operational environment,” said Lt. Mike Collier, officer in charge of ExMCM Company 202.

The scope of the exercise was mod-

ified because of U.S. and partner nation efforts in the wake of hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria.

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Oak Hill returns to homeport From Naval Surface Force Atlantic Public Affairs NORFOLK

The dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) will return to its homeport, Joint Expeditionary Base Little CreekFort Story, after supporting hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands Oct. 29.

The ship departed Norfolk Aug. 31, to support relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey and was redirected to be in a position

to support efforts in the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

Earlier this week, the Department of Defense announced that as part of the broader planning effort to transition from hurricane response to hurricane recovery, FEMA and DOD have assessed the need for continuing the use of certain support assets currently assigned to the territories. Together they determined, in consultation with the Governor of Puerto Rico, that some Defense De-

The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) transits the Atlantic Ocean. Truman has successfully completed Tailored Shipboard Test Availability and Final Evaluation Problem and is underway preparing for future operations.

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partment assets are no longer needed. Oak Hill was identified as an asset that was no longer needed.

Oak Hill provided immediate response capabilities from the sea to rapidly get route clearance equipment ashore to assist in opening roads to move life-sustaining commodities to people across the territory. Over time more federal assets and local responders have provided the capability to perform and maintain route clearance during the recovery phase.

MC1 Jaq Renard Sailors standby for line-handling operations during a sea and anchor detail for the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story after supporting hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

On Oct. 19, Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana logged multiple sightings of unauthorized unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) flying within Oceana Air Space and in close proximity to a several naval aircraft operating in the area. This occurrence is the latest in a number of violations within the last year and is an indicator of a lack of public knowledge and education about UAS systems, the local military airspace, and the regulations and restrictions that apply to such areas.

“Due to the size and weight of UAS systems, if placed in the flight path of one of our aircraft it could easily be ingested by the air intake and cause catastrophic failure of the aircraft resulting in millions of dollars of damage and possible loss of life,” said NAS Oceana Air traffic Control Facility Officer Lt. Cmdr. Chad Hunsucker.

The dramatic increase in the United States of commercial and recreational unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), also known as “drones” has raised concern in the Departments of Navy and Defense (DON/DOD) for aviation safety, the safety and security of military installations, equipment and personnel, and the safety of neighboring communities.

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Truman Strike Group conducts group sail

By MC2 Travis J. Kuykendall USS Harry S. Truman Public Affairs ATLANTIC OCEAN

The Harry S. Truman Strike Group (HSTSG) is underway for a three-week group sail off the coast of the Eastern United States, familiarizing themselves with one another

TRACKING HAZARDS, ENEMIES USS Truman’s Combat Direction Center provides operational picture for the strike group.

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in critical areas for future operations.

“The group sail is indispensable to building teamwork,” said Commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 8 Rear Adm. Gene Black. “It’s a bunch of teams that have to come together, work together

and be synchronized to get fully combat capable.”

Along with the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), CSG 8 consists of seven ships from Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 28, guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) and Car-

SAN DIEGO SHIPS TRAIN IN DAWN BLITZ Amphibious exercise provides realistic, relevant training for effective global crisis response.

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rier Air Wing (CVW) 1.

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Navy announces self-service capability for processing emergency contact and dependency information in NSIPS From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs WASHINGTON

As part of the ongoing process of personnel systems modernization, the Navy announced Oct. 23 the rollout plan to implement a self-service capability for processing emergency contact and dependency information through the Record of Emergency Data/ Dependency Application in NAVADMIN 254/17.

RED/DA is one process accessed within the Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) Electronic Service Record (ESR) selfservice application with the capacity to produce the DD Form 93 (Record of Emergency Data) and the NAVPERS 1070/602 (Dependency Application), accessible at https:// nsipsprod.nmci.navy.mil/.

The online process will give active and Reserve component Sailors more control over the

ability to update their record of emergency data and reduce the processing time of dependency application.

Phased implementation of RED/DA began the week of Oct. 16. The remaining site locations and Navy Reserve Activity units will begin implementation based on a phased approach per the training schedules below. – Southeast Region: Jacksonville & Pensacola, Florida, Kings Bay, Georgia, Gulfport,

Mississippi & Charleston, South Carolina Oct. 16–20, 2017 – Northwest Region: Whidbey Island, Everett & Kitsap, Washington Oct. 30–Nov. 3, 2017 – Southwest Region: San Diego, North Island, Point Loma, Camp Pendleton, Port Hueneme, Lemoore, California & Fallon, Nevada Nov. 13–22, 2017 – Northeast Region: Personnel Support Detachment Wash-

ington, DC, Patuxent River, Fort Meade, Bethesda, Maryland, New London, Connecticut & Newport, Rhode Island Nov. 27–Dec. 4, 2017 – Midwest Region: San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Texas & Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Jan. 8–12, 2018 – Mideast Norfolk Region: Oceana, Norfolk & Little Creek, Virginia Jan. 22–26, 2018 – Europe & Middle East Region: Naples Sigonella, Rota,

& Bahrain Jan. 22–31, 2018 – Far East: Atsugi, Chinhae, Yokosuka, & Misawa, Japan Feb. 5–9, 2018 – Far East: Iwakuni, Sasebo & Okinawa, Japan Feb. 12–16, 2018 – Guam & Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Feb. 20–23, 2018 – Great Lakes, Illinois Mar.12–16, 2018 For more information, read NAVADMIN 254/17 at www. npc.navy.mil.

Navy Environmental and Preventive Medicine Unit Two celebrates breast cancer awareness From Navy Environmental and Preventive Medicine Unit Two Public Affairs

A Coast Guard 47-foot Motor Life Boat crew from Station Oregon Inlet in Nags Head, N.C., approaches an 84foot vessel about one mile off the Army Corps of Engineers Field Research Facility pier in Duck, North Carolina, Oct. 25, 2017. The MLB crew medevaced an ailing 43-year-old man and transferred him ashore to a waiting EMS team.

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Coast Guard medevacs ailing mariner from vessel in Duck, NC From U.S. Coast Guard 5th District Mid-Atlantic DUCK, N.C.

The Coast Guard medevaced an ailing mariner from a vessel in Duck, North Carolina, Wednesday evening.

Watchstanders at Coast Guard Station Oregon Inlet in Nags Head, North Carolina, received a call on VHFFM channel 16 at 6:10 p.m. that a 43-year-old man was experiencing leg pain and

convulsions aboard an 84foot vessel about one mile off the Army Corps of Engineers Field Research Facility pier.

A Coast Guard 47-foot Motor Life Boat crew from Station Oregon Inlet launched to assist. The crew arrived on scene, brought the ailing man aboard the MLB, then transferred him ashore to a waiting EMS team.

The EMS team brought

the man to The Outer Banks Hospital in Nags Head. “Our close working relationships with local agencies and EMS teams help us carry out medevacs like this,â€? Petty OfďŹ cer 2nd Class Sam Dickey said, crew member on the case. “The quick, safe transport of an ill or injured person often requires cooperation and good communication, which is what came into play during this case.â€?

Members of the Navy Environmental and Preventive Medicine Unit 2 (NEPMU2) hosted a Pink-Out to promote breast cancer awareness.

The event incorporated command physical training and highlighted the importance of breast cancer screenings and the impact of the disease on family, friends and co-workers.

The number of staff with personal ties to the illness was evidenced by the robust turnout. “I stand with the families and those dealing with the ďŹ ght against breast cancer. My family was affected and we understand their pain,â€? Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Adrian Weldon said.

To promote awareness in advance of the event, NEPMU2 partnered with Girl Scout Troop 176, whose members designed an exhibit located at the command quarterdeck. The display, viewed by hundreds of staff and visiting students, featured breast cancer informational materials and handmade pink ribbon pins and was instrumental in NEPMU2’s success in raising $210 in charitable contributions for the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation.

To emphasize unity, command staff wore custom designed pink t-shirts for Command PT, many of which bore inspirational messages of hope,

triumph, and endurance. “To see this display of common purpose for breast cancer awareness is, within itself, moving,� Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Theo Delorey said.

The physical training session provided a respite from the usual PFA season workouts and consisted of an instructor-led yoga session with ďŹ ve minutes of meditation.

Training was provided by keynote speaker Cmdr. Tina Liebig, a radiologist and Population Health Clinical Breast Champion at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP).

Liebig provided an overview of Breast Cancer statistics, risk factors, screening guidelines, and services available to Department of Defense beneďŹ ciaries at NMCP and its branch clinics, and answered questions from NEPMU2 active duty and civilian staff. “Breast Cancer is a com-

plicated disease with controversial and ever-changing screening guidelines by different societies,â€? NEPMU2medical ofďŹ cer Lt. Sarah Godwin said. “I thought it was helpful to be updated on the ‘standard of care’ for ourselves and our relatives and friends.â€?

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JEB Little Creek-Fort Story to host Annual Retiree Summit & Career Fair

By Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story Public Affairs VIRGINIA BEACH

The annual Retiree Summit & Career Fair will be held at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story’s (JEBLCFS) Rockwell Hall Gym, Friday, Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The annual event offers a full range of guest speakers, vendors, medical representatives and prospective employers in

one location to give transitioning service members, military retirees, family members, and spouses the most up-to-date information on pay, beneďŹ ts and legislative initiatives.

The summit is scheduled to kick-off with remarks at 10a.m. from keynote speaker Carrie Ann Alford, the Director of Policy & Planning for Virginia Department of Veterans Services, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP), Veteran’s Affairs, Defense

Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) and TRICARE. A town hall style discussion panel will follow to provide information on policies and issues affecting retirees.

During the event, NMCP will staff a health and information fair; representatives from military, federal and community organizations will be on-site to provide information about topics of interest to the retiree community, including DFAS; and more than 40 employers,

colleges and universities will support the Job and Educational Fair.

Patrons will also be treated to a Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Showcase, including informational tables, interactive displays, free food sampling, and coupons from community recreation programs, marinas and sailing, Navy Getaways, movie theaters, golf, bowling and more.

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NEWS FROM NAS OCEANA Ombudsmen: Standing watch over our Navy families

By MC3 Molly DiServio NAS Oceana Public Affairs VIRGINIA BEACH

Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana hosted the Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Ombudsman recognition event, on Oct. 26, at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.

The Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) addressed more than 300 ombudsman and their families.

In his statement, he spoke of the honorable and dedicated service that the Ombudsman Program provides to the Navy. The word “Ombudsman” originated in Scandinavia and referred to safeguarding the rights of citizens and the well-being of the community much like our Ombudsman Program does for the Navy family.

MCPON Steven Giordano is a strong advocate for the Ombudsman and all that they contribute to the Navy. His wife Elka Giordano is one of the two Ombudsmen at Large who work directly with the CNO to help ensure that our Navy families are taken care of.

“Since the inception of the program during the Zumwalt era where it started as an idea for a way to connect families to various resources; a valuable asset during a time where we didn’t have the technologies we have today.

Military families then and now are affected by a lot of things, stressors in their lives, a lot of them making significant moves across the coun-

try and the globe, they were looking for help in all those areas which was the start of the program right there,” said Giordano. “Today we have ombudsman serving all over the world in every unit doing great things, connecting families to vital and necessary resources. Their contributions make the Navy better.”

In 1970, Admiral E.R. Zumwalt, Jr., then Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), created the Navy Family Ombudsman Program to improve communication between commands and the families of Sailors who served in them. Ombudsmen are trained to disseminate information up and down the chain of command to include official Department of the Navy and command information, command climate issues, and local quality of life improvement opportunities.

Naval Ombudsmen provide resource referrals when needed to include resolving family issues before they require command attention. This service allows for peace of mind for Sailors abroad and their families on the home front.

“I have to say that everything I do, getting in touch with families and learning about all the different challenges that they face in different regions and areas is a great opportunity. There is just so much I have learned throughout my travel and talking to ombudsmen,” said Elka Giordano. “The navy ombudsmen have the network, the connections, they

MC2 Luke Edwards Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Steven Giordano and his wife, Elka, speak during the Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Ombudsman recognition event.

know programs that even I am not aware of; They are just a pleasure to be around, the joy of knowing that as an ombudsman I add just one more voice for the families is very rewarding.”

Amy Anderson, Regional Mid-Atlantic Ombudsman and recipient of the 2016 Mrs. Sybil Stockdale Ombudsman of the Year Award, spoke at the event. Her message expressed the commitment and dedication it takes to be an ombudsman. Ombudsmen stand the watch 24 hours-a-day, seven-days-aweek, whether that is calls at 2 a.m. of a baby’s birth or the news of a lost loved one.

They diligently serve a sometimes thankless job.

“The hardest part of being an ombudsman is realizing that you can’t help or fix everything,“ said Anderson.

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“We can give the families the resources and set them up with everything they may need but in the end, we can’t do everything, it is essential the families learn to figure out somethings themselves and that is really hard for ombudsmen at times.”

The role that the ombudsmen play is crucial in maintaining communication between the commands and the Homefront. The Navy is dedicated to having a communication strategy that delivers accurate information to Sailors and their families in order to enhance its ability to support our nation’s military commitments. Sailors sacrifice day to day life with their families in service of the country. The ombudsman program helps take care of the family and maintain the quality of life until their

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Richard Meadows, attended the dinner and spoke of the value and importance of our Navy family and the Ombudsman program.

“Celebrating the Navy family and the commitment all family members play in helping to achieve the mission is extremely vital. It is paramount to recognize that it’s not just the military leadership who makes the Navy succeed,” said Meadows. “It is the spouses, the children, and the ombudsmen who provide the cohesion needed to have a great Navy team, make great Navy history, and ensure a great Navy future.”

The Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) established the Mrs. Sybil Stockdale Ombudsman of the Year Award. Mrs. Stockdale set an unflagging example for her support to families of other POWs during the seven-year internment of her husband, Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale, in Southeast Asia. Mrs. Stockdale’s commitment to Navy families exemplifies the foundation of the Ombudsman Program today. She set the example by establishing the National League of Families of American Prisoners in Southeast Asia to provide support for families of other POWs. More than 40 years later there are more than 2,000 dedicated volunteers serving Navy families as Ombudsmen. We honor Mrs. Stockdale’s com-

mitment to Navy families by presenting the Mrs. Sybil Stockdale Ombudsman of the Year Award to “It’s still a team effort,” said Anderson. “We want to make sure our families are supported so that the Sailor can stay focused on being mission ready. That is why the ombudsman role is so important, spouses relate to other spouses, we can reach out to each other when in a time of need.”

The Ombudsman program extends all throughout the Navy ranks from the seaman recruit all the way up to the CNO who has two appointed Ombudsman for his command. The foundation of every great organization is the people who work to keep it strong and running smoothly. The Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Ombudsman recognition event was a night spent thanking and showing support for all ombudsmen and the contributions they provide to the Navy.

“When we think of recognizing people that do this kind of work out of the kindness of their heart, who don’t get paid to do all that they do for us it’s tough to find just the right words. These outstanding ombudsmen are volunteers who do this because they want to make the Navy better, to make our entire Navy team better,” said Giordano. “What better way to say thank you then to come down to the Norfolk area, get everyone into a big room, and enjoy a great meal and unanimously say thank you for all that you do for us, for all your contributions and support.”

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The guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), not pictured.

Harry S. Truman is underway conducting Tailored Shipboard Test Availability and Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/ FEP) in preparation for future operations.

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Farragut to Truman: Fill ‘er up Simulated replenishment-at-sea performed in the Atlantic as part of Truman’s TSTA/FEP

By MC3 Tommy Gooley USS Harry S. Truman Public Affairs ATLANTIC OCEAN

Sailors aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) performed a simulated replenishment-at-sea (RAS) with USS Farragut (DDG 99) Oct. 23, as part of Truman’s Tailored Shipboard Training Availability and Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP).

“What’s unique about this RAS is that normally we go alongside a supply ship to receive fuel,” Senior Chief Quartermaster Jerry Tredo said, Navigation department’s

leading chief petty officer. “Today we had a destroyer that pulled alongside us to receive fuel.”

A RAS is an all-hands evolution that can include up to a 200-man working party and Sailors from nearly every department working in unison. Deck and Navigation are among those departments who play a major role in a successful underway replenishment.

“Acting as the supply ship and providing one of the destroyers in our strike group with fuel is just another example of our flexibility and capability as a carrier,” Chief Boatswain’s Mate Dena Reese

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said, a Deck department leading chief petty officer. “We do what is necessary to get the job done.”

As the strike group flagship, Truman must remain poised to perform evolutions like this on a moment’s notice. These types of replenishments are mission essential and require the effort of many to ensure successful execution, added Reese.

“Interestingly, our strike group commander, Rear Adm. Gene Black, had a real-life scenario occur when he was the commanding officer of a destroyer and he had to refuel with a carrier,” Reese said.

“So it just goes to show you the importance of executing this drill, and our guys did so flawlessly today.”

MC2 Anthony Flynn The guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman is underway conducting Tailored Shipboard Test Availability and Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP) in preparation for future operations.

Truman is currently underway conducting Tailored Shipboard Test Availability and Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP) in preparation for future operations.

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DPAA accounts for 183 missing service members in fiscal year 2017 From Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency WASHINGTON

In Fiscal Year (FY) 2017, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) accounted for 183 formerly missing persons from past conflicts.

Also, the agency individually identified the remains of 18 additional personnel, who

were previously accounted for as part of group burials, reaching another milestone of 201 total identifications for the fiscal year.

“These numbers are an unprecedented achievement in the accounting mission’s history. With more than 600 military and civilian personnel stationed and operating around the world, DPAA is staunchly committed to re-

searching, investigating, recovering and identifying U.S. personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.

It’s through this staunch commitment that we endeavor to bring solace to those who still wait for the fullest possible accounting of their loved ones,” DPAA Director Kelly McKeague said.

A breakdown by conflict of those whose remains were

identified shows that 143 were from World War II, 42 from the Korean War and 16 from the Vietnam War. Geographically, 172 were from the Asia-Pacific region and 29 were repatriated from the European-Mediterranean region.

In FY 2016, DPAA made 164 identifications. McKeague attributed the substantial increase in FY 2017 to

talented and dedicated subject matter experts, advanced scientific methods and a vigorous operations pace for field activities and disinterments.

“We are also extremely grateful to each of the countries in which we operate, the combatant commands, military Service Casualty Offices, as well as to the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System

and the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory, the teams from the Department of Veterans Affairs and the American Battle Monuments Commission cemeteries, and our partnerships with nongovernmental organizations.

Their collaboration with, and support to, DPAA have been outstanding,” McKeague said.

For additional information on the Defense Department’s mission to account for U.S. personnel still missing and unaccounted-for while serving our country, visit the DPAA website at www.dpaa. mil, or find us on Facebook

USS WASP AND USS OAK HILL REDEPLOYED FOLLOWING HURRICANE RELIEF SUPPORT From Department of Defense SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO

As part of the broader planning effort to transition from hurricane response to hurricane recovery, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Department of Defense have assessed the need for continuing the use of certain support assets currently assigned to the territories.

Together, they have determined, in consultation with Puerto Rico’s governor, that some DOD assets are no longer needed.

USS Wasp (LHD 1) and USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) are

some of the assets no longer needed. They have provided great value to the overall response effort, contributing search and rescue capabilities that saved lives. They are now proceeding on to their next missions in defense of our nation.

Their principal contribution to the hurricane relief effort has been helicopter support.

FEMA and DOD have determined there are sufficient land-based helicopters and tilt rotor lift capabilities in the territories to continue helping the people of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands as they recover.

MC3 Sean Galbreath Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Brandon Larnard, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), carries an evacuee off an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter following the landfall of Hurricane Maria on the island of Dominica. Evacuees are being transported to island airports for transfer to the islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe. The Department of Defense is supporting United States Agency for International Development (USAID), 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.

The amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) transits the Caribbean Sea off the coast of St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. Oak Hill is assisting with relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma.

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MC3 Levingston Lewis An MH-53E Sea Dragon from the “Vanguard” of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 14 embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), prepares to transport concrete barriers to help repair the Guajataca Dam in Quebradillas, Puerto Rico. Wasp is assisting with relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. The Department of Defense is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Maria to mini-

In God we trust, all others we track

By MCSN Kaysee Lohmann USS Harry S. Truman Public Affairs ATLANTIC OCEAN

The blue lights cut on, reflecting off metal compasses in Sailors’ hands as they chart maps atop the large table in front of them. Eyes dart back and forth as calls over the 1 Main Circuit (1MC) convey that a drill is about to begin.

This is a normal day for the Sailors in the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Combat Direction Center (CDC).

These men and women are responsible for providing an operational picture for not only Truman’s surface and subsurface picture, but also the strike group as a whole by defending the ship and crew from navigational hazards and enemies within the area of responsibility.

“Here aboard Truman, we are the sub-surface (ASW) module, and surface picture coordinators for the strike group,” Sonar Technician

(Surface) 1st Class John Birmingham said, the leading petty officer of CDC. “We ensure a clean Maritime Tactical Fusion Plot is presented to our embarked Destroyer Squadron 28 [staff] and provide forceful backup to both the ship’s CDC watch officer and the strike group’s surface and anti-submarine warfare coordinators.”

CDC is heavily involved in Truman’s Tailored Shipboard Test Availability and Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/ FEP), and their knowledge in all warfare areas is being truly put to the test. The Combat Systems Training Team is executing a diverse variety of drills and scenarios to test the division’s ability to defend against threats. Basic fundamentals such as analyzation and mission planning are tested, as well as their abilities to detect, track and classify contacts.

“In the CDC, strategic and tactical information is displayed on large screens and

monitors,” Operations Specialist 2nd Class Jason Morton said. “It is analyzed and displayed to aid the tactical action officer (TAO) and warfare commanders in defending the battle group from any possible threat.”

Simultaneously integrated with other training teams onboard, the TAO makes announcements over the 1MC, providing the crew with situational awareness of the threat environment. The timeline leading into General Quarters (GQ) is controlled by the operational tempo in CDC as they aid the TAO in defending the ship against simulated attacks. Among those aiding the TAO are fire controlman.

“As [fire controlman], our job is to drill watchstanders in their ability to respond to duds and misfires in the missile launchers as well as gun jams in the [Close-In Weapons System] mounts,” Fire Controlman 1st Class Marcus Mack said. “Watchstanders have to know how to effec-

tively fight the ship in a case where one or more weapon systems is unavailable due to equipment casualty. Watch teams are also drilled on how to restore said equipment in case of such a casualty.”

The fire controlman, sonar technicians and operations specialists work closely together in order to reach their common goal — keep the ship and its crew safe from threats.

CDC also practices proper Anti-Submarine Warfare tactics, one of them being the use of the AN/SLQ-25C, otherwise known as NIXIE — a towed torpedo countermeasure which is designed to “seduce” the enemy torpedoes, so they don’t hit the ship.

“Without coordination of these entities,” Birmingham said. “Protecting the Truman from its greatest foe, the submarine, could be nearly impossible.”

Sailors perform a series of routine tasks including weekly maintenance on equip-

MCSN Kaysee Lohmann Operations Specialist 2nd Class Christian Brock, left, and Ens. Edwin Ortiz record coordinates in the combat direction center aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman is underway conducting tailored shipboard test availability and final evaluation problem in preparation for future operations.

ment, standing watches in order to maintain the picture of the strike group, creating mission briefings for future operations, as well as providing post-mission intelligence analysis to both the strike group and the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI).

“The division is small, but a force to be reckoned with, Birmingham said. “The motto in CDC is ‘In God We Trust, All Others We Track.’”

Truman is currently underway conducting Tailored Shipboard Test Availability and Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP) in preparation for future operations.

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By MCSN Kaysee Lohmann USS Harry S. Truman Public Affairs ATLANTIC OCEAN

As the sun begins to set, a voice comes over the 1 Main Circuit (1MC) calling for darken ship. White lights change to an eerie red as the day crew makes their way to their racks. The night crew emerges like spiders crawling out of a crack transiting through passageways to get to their workstations. The hangar bay doors open to the brisk night air that caresses the aircraft that is dimly lit by orange lights. The night has just begun and so has the work day for many Sailors aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

“As soon as the sun goes down, a lot of things change,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Josh Clark, a flight deck leading petty officer. “In an already very unforgiving environment, it gets even more unforgiving.”

For Sailors on the flight deck, operations continue as the day turns to night with

additional rules in place once the sun goes down, including more safety personnel on deck.

“The environment on the flight deck is dangerous at all times,” said Clark, “But with limited visibility at night, it becomes even more dangerous, so, we have to stay as alert as possible. All of us have a flashlight and we have more safeties in place before we move aircraft within inches of each other. There are controls in place to make it safer for us, but other than that, we perform the same duties at night as we do in the day.”

Opening a heavy hatch, leading ladderwells down, winding and weaving, one can make their way to the hangar bay where Sailors from Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD) execute maintenance beneath the eerie orange glow of the lights above them.

“We run all of our work centers 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” said Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Jerrod Jenkins. “We have to

do that because aircraft need parts repaired around the clock. If planes are flying, we are working.”

Jenkins added that a lot of work can only be done at night, such as, running engine test cells and using specific types of paint on aircraft that can only be sprayed on at night.

Trekking back up the winding ladderwells from the first deck to the navigation bridge, the eyes of the ship peer out onto the pitch-black seas, navigating the carrier through the dark.

“At night we can’t see as well, so, we have to be more vigilant,” said Quartermaster 2nd Class Dalia Plancarte.

“There are so many wrecks and submerged ships, objects and cables, and, our job is to help navigate the ship safely around those obstacles.”

The importance of standing a proper watch is emphasized at night. Sailors throughout the ship are well aware of the consequences if they aren’t especially watchful.

“People tend to be more tired at night, which breeds

MCSN Kaysee Lohmann The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) transits the Atlantic Ocean. Harry S. Truman is underway conducting Tailored Shipboard Test Availability and Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/ FEP) in preparation for future operations.

complacency and reduced vigilance,” said Lt. Cmdr.

James Elmore, Truman’s damage control assistant.

“As a bridge watchstander, you are charged with standing a vigilant watch. In order to remain vigilant, you must make sure you get adequate rest when you can, and develop mechanisms to keep your bridge watch team alert throughout the night.”

Seaman Michael Wise, who has stood night watch at the ship’s helm often, said the watch is unique.

“Night watch at the helm is the most important watch because while everyone is asleep, we need to remain

vigilant and aware,” said Wise. “The ship moves faster at night and visibility is low, but, you have to remain vigilant in order to avoid casualties such as collisions.”

Traveling back down to the catacombs of Truman, or reactor spaces, you find the beating heart of the ship.

“Reactor [Dept] stands watch on a rotating schedule; from five [hours] on ten off, to, five on fifteen off,” said Master Chief Electronics Technician Victor Harris.

“Due to ship’s operations, a lot happens at night or very early morning to avoid impacting flight operations and the ship’s mission.”

DRONES | Multiple rules apply to use Continued from A1 estimates that about two million consumer drones, or UAS, will be sold worldwide this year alone. In 2015, some 6.4 million devices shipped and this is forecast to climb to a remarkable 67.9 million drones annually by 2021.

In 2015, due to the increased popularity of UAS and the concern for public safety, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rolled out rules for drone operators, including permitting flying only during daylight hours, at least five miles away from the nearest airport, and no higher than 400 feet.

In 2016 the FAA was requiring drone owners to register drones weighing one half-pound up to 55 pounds. When registering, owners received an identification number that was required to be marked on the drone. Recently, however, a federal appeals court withdrew the ruling for non-commercial drones to be registered.

The Associated Press reported that as short as nine months after the FAA created the drone registration system, more than 550,000 unmanned aircraft were registered with the agency; currently about 2,000 UAS are registered a day. The FAA anticipates 1.3 million licensed drone pilots by 2020, replacing a previous forecast of 1,343.

One of the biggest safety concerns about drones is that they could collide with aircraft, endangering passengers and pilots.

Drones capturing aerial footage of wildfires have hindered efforts by helicopter and airplane pilots to put out the blazes. The flying vehicles have crashed near spec-

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tators at crowded events like the United States Open and a football game. There are also concerns about the use of drones to violate privacy and to smuggle weapons, drugs and other contraband into prisons. Some drone makers like DJI are developing software that will prevent people from piloting their drones into restricted airspace.

As naval aviation facilities, the greatest concern at NAS Oceana, NALF Fentress, and Dam Neck Annex is the threat posed by UAS to aviation safety. UAS are capable of causing significant damage to aircraft in the event of a midair collision. Flying UAS within five miles of any airport with an air traffic control tower is therefore prohibited unless the operator has complied with all applicable FAA requirements, and has contacted the airfield’s Air Traffic Control office.

The public should also know that using a UAS to take photos or videos of military or naval installations or equipment is a federal crime under Title 18 U.S. Code Section 796, punishable by fine and/or imprisonment of up to one year.

For all those looking to get into the hobby or are interested in the possibility of buying a UAS or “drone”, the rules might seem confusing and numerous. Listed below for convenience is a quick guide to current FAA UAS Regulations. For more information visit www.faa.gov/uas • Drones may NOT be flown within five (5) miles of an active airport with an operating air traffic control tower without prior coordination with Air Traffic Control.

by three nautical miles long of any possible mines laid by simulated enemy forces,” Collier said. “We were able to complete all our taskings and meet our timeline of three days while integrating with the Dutch and German navies. Operationally, it was a huge success.”

During the three-day training evolution, the ExMCM force was tasked to clear a path for amphibious forces to conduct an amphibious assault on the beach. The threeday training evolution evaluated the ExMCM force’s ability to execute a detect-to-engage sequence. U.S. and Dutch teams used unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) sidescan sonar to find potential minelike objects before sending out the Dutch VSW divers or the U.S. Seabotix Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) to confirm whether the objects were mines.

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Lance Cpl. Gloria Lepko A 3-D printed unmanned aerial system vehicle hovers above the ground.

• Operators of commercial drones must be certified by the FAA (CFR Part 107).

• Drones must not be operated higher than 400 feet above ground level.

• It is illegal to interfere with an aircraft in flight.

• Drone operators must observe all FAA rules/regulations associated with controlled airspace.

“For military installations and more specifically, NAS Oceana, Dam Neck Annex, and NALF Fentress, the airspace in and around the installations are classified as Class D airspace. Much of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront including the majority of Dam Neck Annex lies within NAS Oceana’s Class D airspace,” said NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Richard Meadows.

“Class D airspace is that airspace from the surface of the ground up to 2,500 feet above ground level, the area usually being defined by a circle of five miles around the center of the airfield. Anyone wishing to operate a UAS within a five-mile radius of NAS Oceana and NALF Fentress must first have satisfied all FAA requirements, and must also have coordinated their operations with NAS Oceana Air Traffic Control.”

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Harris also said that there isn’t much difference between night and day responsibilities for Reactor Department; the only difference is there is classroom training during the day.

“The only challenge night brings is fatigue or letting one’s guard down,” said Harris. “The only real way to combat this is for supervisors to patrol spaces and ensure that their Sailors are remaining vigilant and meeting expectations.”

Like a shark in the water that never stops swimming, Truman’s propellers are always turning.

“The ship never sleeps,” said Jenkins. “At best, when times are slow, she might rest briefly. From top to bottom, stern to bow, you will find someone working at any given point in a 24-hour period onboard Truman.”

Truman has successfully completed Tailored Shipboard Test Availability and Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/ FEP) and is underway preparing for future operations.

Any penalty for unauthorized flight in NAS Oceana Class D airspace would be imposed by the FAA. However, conducting surveillance of a military or naval installation using an aircraft or UAS is punishable by a fine and up to one year in prison. (18 U.S. Code §796) If the UAS is being flown within five miles of NAS Oceana or NALF Fentress, the sighting should be reported to the NAS Oceana Air Operations Duty Officer at 757-433-2161.

The requirements for recreational UAS flight may be found at https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/fly_for_fun/.

Those wishing to fly UAS for commercial purposes may find information at https://www.faa. gov/uas/getting_started/fly_for_ work_business/.

Anyone flying a UAS should first utilize the FAA app B4UFLY. B4UFLY is a free, easy-touse smartphone app that helps unmanned aircraft operators determine whether there are any restrictions or requirements in effect at the location where they want to fly. Information is available at www.faa.gov/uas/where_ to_fly/b4ufly/.

U.S. counterparts because there is a lot of knowledge that we have been able to exchange during the exercise. Our units have a lot of unique lessons that have been learned over time, so we are all leaving here as more capable units.”

EOD Group (EODGRU) 2, headquartered at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story in Virginia Beach, oversees all East Coast-based Navy EOD mobile units, including one forwarddeployed mobile unit in Spain, as well as EOD Expeditionary Support Unit (EODESU) 2, EOD Training and Evaluation Unit (EODTEU) 2 and Mobile Diving and MC2 Charles Oki Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2.

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combat power and influence events as directed by the president and secretary of defense,” said Black.

While Truman was being evaluated for Tailored Shipboard Test Availability and Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/ FEP), other ships in the strike group were operating in close proximity, using the time to act out real-world situations that they may encounter during future operations.

Commodore of DESRON 28 Capt.

Kevin Kennedy described the evolutions as air defense exercises and submarine warfare exercises, as well as practiced movements through choke points, like the Strait of Gibraltar or the Strait of Hormuz, which may be required while on deployment.

“We’ve really just practiced the full range of operating capabilities of a naval force while we’ve been out here the last two weeks,” said Kennedy.

A destroyer squadron is a group of small surface combatants that screen and escort an aircraft carrier. Their mission is to ultimately protect the carrier by organizing the smaller ships, referred to as “small boys,” to form a screen around the aircraft carrier to keep it safe from surface and sub-surface threats they could encounter.

“We’ve been organizing a lot of water space in order for our ships to be able to conduct exercises. We’ve been [simulating the] tracking [of] exercise threat contacts ... getting used to going after sub-surface contacts and working in a strike group environment vice just a single unit environment,” explained Sonar Technician (Surface) 1st Class Michael Ross, a DESRON 28 Sailor.

“It’s a good experience for them to work together and get used to having DESRON help direct the ships to fight the big-picture problem.”

The group sail is the first time since July 2016 that the ships under DESRON 28 have operated in an integrated environment, said Kennedy.

Referring to the beginning of the underway period as “being a little bit like kids playing soccer,” Kennedy added that “it [now] seems we’re really coming around to a well-oiled warfighting machine for going into [composite training unit exercise].”

Kennedy pointed to a highlight moment when the group had an effective, skill-building exercise where the surface combatants were combined with the air wing to find, fix, track, target and engage an opposing force — acted by USS Gravely (DDG 107).

“The purpose is to train and identify the seams between different units to make a strike group,” added Kennedy.

“We’ve been very successful identifying those seams and [reducing] the seams between units so that we are a fighting force.”

Truman has successfully completed TSTA/FEP and is preparing for future operations.

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The year was 1941, and word of the Japanese air raid on Pearl Harbor was still making its way across the nation. Across the international dateline, dated as Dec. 8, but actually occurring only hours later, another attack by the Japanese was unfolding on the atoll commonly referred to as Wake Island.

Outnumbered, a garrison of about 450 Marines defended the island alongside several Sailors and a handful of Soldiers for almost a month. Although the battle ended in surrender, the forces stationed on the beach managed to inict signiďŹ cant damage to the Japanese forces that sought to overtake this strategic island in the PaciďŹ c.

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Bells Across America toll for fallen service members

By Ensign Clara Navarro Naval Air Station Pensacola Public Affairs PENSACOLA, FLA.

In association with Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola hosted a Bells Across America for Fallen Service Members ceremony, held at the National Naval Aviation Museum (NNAM).

Conducted at Navy installations throughout the nation, the ceremony recognizes military service members who died on active duty. The name of each person is read aloud as a bell is tolled to honor and remember him or her.

The Navy is proud to recognize the sacrifices of our fallen service members and the Gold Star families left behind through these coordinated ceremonies.

Commander of Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), Rear Adm. Kyle Cozad, served as guest speaker.

“Our great country was founded upon a personal willingness to sacrifice for something greater than one’s self,” Cozad said.

“Today’s ceremony is an opportunity to recognize the unselfish service of those shipmates and to say thank you.”

Held on board Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola,

the ceremony was a collaborative effort between the NAS Pensacola Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) and the Navy Gold Star Program. The Navy Gold Star Program serves the families of all who died on active duty, regardless of branch of service or cause of death.

The program serves Survivors by providing support, information and services as long as they desire.

“Today is an opportunity to remind all that the loss of those service men and women will never ever be forgotten,” added Cozad.

Since 1936, the last Sunday in September has been designated as Gold Star Mother’s Day to recognize and honor those who have lost a child while serving the country in the United States armed forces. In 2009, fallen service members’ families were officially recognized and added by presidential proclamation, renaming the observance to Gold Star Mother’s and Family Day. Each year the president signs a proclamation reaffirming our commitment to honor the individuals “who carry forward the memories of those willing to lay down their lives for the United States and the liberties for which we

View the Navy Gold Star newsletter at www.navygoldstar. com for up-to-date information on the Navy Gold Star program.

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Mike O’Connor Commander of Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola Capt. Christopher Martin provides opening remarks to those in attendance during the Bells Across America for Fallen Service Members ceremony in the National Naval Aviation Museum at NAS Pensacola, Fla. The event is a national program that remembers and celebrates the lives of fallen service members.

stand.”

NAS Pensacola FFSC asked all Gold Star Survivors to participate in this event and solicited names from the local area to be recognized during the ceremony. Ninety-five names were collected and read, in order of date of death, as the bell was tolled.

Four bell tolls were rung to honor those names not listed.

Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) Command Climate Specialist Master Chief Petty Officer Dwayne Beebe-Franqui, a Gold Star family mem-

ber whose brother served in the U.S. Army as a Chemical and Biological Warfare Specialist when he was killed by an improvised explosive device (IED) in Baghdad, Iraq, in 2003, said programs such as this highlight the importance of ensuring deceased service members are not forgotten and family members are given an opportunity for grieving and memorial.

“The pain of losing a family member never goes away,” he said. “Gold Star Families have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country — they have lost

their close loved-ones in defense of our nation and its ideals. Memorials and ceremonies such as this ensure their memories live on, and demonstrate the importance of what we do every day to a generation of younger service members.”

For more information on the Navy Gold Star Program or the location of Bells Across America for Fallen Service Members in your area, please visit www.facebook.com / navy-goldstar/ or www. navy-goldstar.com / or call 888-509-8759.

The hare, the tortoise, the hairy retiree Let’s face it — nothing packs on the pounds like getting out of the military.

After years of being weighed, measured, poked and prodded

by Uncle Sam in the name of combat readiness, newly separated service men and women are abruptly set free Lisa Smith from fitness stanMolinari dards. They swap uniforms for stretchy Military spouse civilian clothes, emcontributor brace hair growth, and eat without fear that a side of fries will jeopardize their careers.

My husband, Francis, has been thoroughly enjoying this freedom for almost a year now, so it was no surprise when he recently announced, “I’ve signed us up for the Pell Bridge Run so I can get back into shape.”

Most people enter races after they’ve gotten fit, but not Francis. He subscribes to the theory that committing himself to a race that is well beyond his physical capabilities will shock his self-discipline back to life. He has huffed, puffed and chaffed through triathlons, bike races and full marathons with hardly any training. While these events temporarily boosted Francis’ self-esteem, his motivation was always short-lived.

At least the Pell Bridge Run was only 4 miles and included racers of all fitness levels. He had signed me up too, and I liked the thought that we might

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“The twelve-minute mile sign is “No,” he sputtered, “let’s … back there!” get … to the top.”

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E feet. His knees buckled, and the progression of our lives, and “C’mon honey,” Francis called I heard a grunt. His fingers had we were determined to keep as I exited a Porta-potty, “time to stopped cold, 6 inches above his going, up and down, slowly and line up!” laces. steadily. And as we crossed the We scanned the mass of “Nice effort, honey,” I chuck- finish line, we were reminded people behind the starting gate, led. that the challenges we’d faced organized in groups by speed.

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Dawn Blitz 2017 brings realistic, relevant training to Navy-Marine Corps team

By MC2 Sean Gallagher ESG-3 Public Affairs SAN DIEGO

Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3 and 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) kicked off amphibious exercise Dawn Blitz 2017, Oct. 20.

Dawn Blitz 2017 is a scenario-driven amphibious exercise designed to train and integrate the staffs of ESG-3 and 1st MEB. It provides realistic, relevant training necessary for effective global crisis response expected of the Navy and Marine Corps team.

The exercise takes place at sea off the coast of Southern California and will involve participation from ships homeported at Naval Base San Diego including the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), the amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108). These ships will integrate with 1st MEB and Coastal Riverine Group 1 to demonstrate how U.S. forces are capable, interoperable and deployable on short notice, while being fully combat ready.

“Dawn Blitz 2017 is an excellent opportunity to operationalize concepts the Navy and Marine Corps services have been discussing for some time,” said Cmdr. Matthew Hoekstra, director of maritime operations for ESG3 and lead exercise planner for Dawn Blitz. “While others continue to talk, wargame or tabletop future concepts, we are executing with live

MC2 Kenan O’Connor Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Bryan Dingess, assigned to Beach Master Unit (BMU) 1, signals to a landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) on Red Beach at Camp Pendleton during a Dawn Blitz 2013 amphibious exercise. Dawn Blitz is a scenario-driven exercise led by U.S. 3rd Fleet and the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force that will test the planning and execution of amphibious operations of the United States, New Zealand, Canadian, and the Japam Maritime Self-Defense Force.

forces afloat and ashore.”

The exercise consists of various wartime events leading to the deployment of U.S. and allied forces against a hypothetical enemy. Forces will plan and execute an amphibious assault, engage in livefire events, and establish expeditionary advanced bases in a land and maritime threat environment to improve naval amphibious core competencies.

“Dawn Blitz provides crucial training for our NavyMarine Corps team. The capability to conduct prompt and sustained amphibious operations anywhere in the world is essential to our Navy and our nation,” Com-

mander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3 Rear Adm. Cathal O’Connor said. “The amphibious force’s capabilities range from high-end warfighting to the disaster response capabilities our East Coast Sailors and Marines are demonstrating today.

Since this is a multinational exercise, working with our international partners helps foster and sustain cooperative relationships that enhance regional security, stability and prosperity around the globe.”

Dawn Blitz 2017 builds upon previous iterations of this exercise and affords the Navy/Marine Corps team the opportunity to capture lessons learned, develop Navy-

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Unique to this year’s exercise is the integration of the F35B Joint Strike Fighter and the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) to conduct a sea-based strike.

This will allow commanders to validate a capability with platforms not traditionally used at the MEU/ARG level.

Additionally, demonstration of the composite warfare construct and other command and control arrangements will help to promote the unity of effort in littoral warfare.

“Our experiment in command and control structure

is designed to provide the commander with greater flexibility and speed to employ assigned forces,” Hoekstra said. “The amphibious force has always been the vanguard of naval power in these qualities.”

The Navy and Marine Corps enjoy a close working relationship based on past tradition, present requirements and future necessity to project power ashore. The leadership of both services shares a common goal to refine and strengthen core amphibious competencies critical to maritime power projection.

“Dawn Blitz 17 is an invaluable opportunity for I Marine Expeditionary Force

(I MEF) and the 1st MEB to experiment with advanced maritime and naval warfighting concepts, as well as refine existing tactics, techniques and procedures,” 1st MEB Operations Officer Lt. Col. Thomas Savage said. “The exercise also reinforces the strong and enduring relationships between U.S. Third Fleet, Expeditionary Strike Group Three, I MEF and 1st MEB.” An infantry company from the Japan Ground SelfDefense Force will also participate along with observers from Chile, Peru, Colombia and Mexico. The coordination with our international partners will help foster and maintain critical relationships to preserve peace and promote stability.

This year’s exercise is an opportunity to meet the challenges of future conflicts, overseas contingency operations, humanitarian assistance/disaster response and homeland defense. The lessons learned are expected to improve the lethality and mission effectiveness of U.S. maritime forces.

“The experimentation results from Dawn Blitz 17 directly affect both the Navy and Marine Corps’ future lethality and ability to fight and win in the future operating environment,” Savage said. “Although the path ahead may be a challenging one as we seek to operationalize concepts, shape force capabilities, and integrate future systems, the lessons learned leading up to and during exercise execution promise the naval force sound security as one of our nation’s principal means to project power from the sea to all domains of the battlefield.”

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Coalition forces render aid to an Iranian fishing vessel From U.S. 5th Fleet Public Affairs OFF THE COAST OF SOCOTRA, YEMEN

In coordination with the European Union Naval Force and the Turkish-led Combined Task Force (CTF) 151, which is a part of the Combined Maritime Forces, the U.S. Navy provided assistance to an Ira-

nian fishing vessel after a reported piracy attack Oct. 24, south of Socotra, Yemen.

The Iranian coast guard called U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) to report the incident and seek assistance for the fishing vessel.

NAVCENT coordinated with the European Union Naval Force, who sent a patrol aircraft to investigate the incident.

The Arleigh Burkeclass guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83).

The U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) and the CTF-151 attached Japan Maritime Self Defense Force destroyer JS Amagiri (DD-154) responded to the vessel’s location.

The Howard’s boarding team provided food and water, made repairs, and gave medical aid to three injured civilian mariners.

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USS ASHLAND ASSISTS DISTRESSED MARINERS IN PACIFIC OCEAN From Amphibious Force 7th Fleet Public Affairs PACIFIC OCEAN

The Sasebo-based amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) rendered assistance to two distressed mariners, Oct. 25, whose sailboat had strayed well off its original course.

The mariners, Jennifer Appel and Tasha Fuiaba, both from Honolulu, and their two dogs had set sail from Hawaii to Tahiti this spring. They had an engine casualty May 30 during bad weather but continued on, believing they could make it to land by sail.

Two months into their journey and long past when they originally estimated they would reach Tahiti, they began to issue distress calls. The two continued the calls daily, but they were not close enough to other vessels or shore stations to receive them.

On Oct. 24, they were discovered 900 miles southeast of Japan by a Taiwanese fishing vessel. The fishing vessel contacted Coast Guard Sector Guam who then coordinated with Taipei Rescue Coordination Center, the Japan Coordination Center, and the Joint Coordination Center in Honolulu to render assistance.

Operating near the area on a routine deployment, Ashland made best speed to the location of the vessel in the early morning on Oct. 25 and arrived on scene at 10:30 a.m that morning. After assessing the sailboat unseaworthy, Ashland crew members brought the distressed mariners and their two dogs aboard the ship at 1:18 p.m.

“I’m grateful for their service to our country. They saved our lives. The pride and smiles we had when we saw [U.S. Navy] on the horizon was pure relief,” Appel said.

Appel said they survived the situation by bringing water purifiers and over a year’s worth of food on board, primarily in the form of dry goods such as oatmeal, pasta and rice.

Once on Ashland, the mariners were provided with medical assessments, food and berthing arrangements. The mariners will remain on board until Ashland’s next port of call.

“The U.S. Navy is postured to assist any distressed mariner of any nationality during any type of situation,” said Cmdr. Steven Wasson, Ashland commanding officer.

Part of U.S. 7th Fleet’s forward deployed naval forces out of Sasebo, Japan, Ashland has been on a routine deployment for the past five months as a ready-response asset for any of contingency.

For more news, follow the conversation @Amphib7Flt on Twitter. For more news from Commander, Amphibious Force, U.S. 7th Fleet, visit www.navy. mil/local/ctf76/.

Photos by MC3 Jonathan Clay Tasha Fuiaba, an American mariner who had been sailing for five months on a damaged sailboat, climbs the accommodation ladder to board the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). Ashland, operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region on a routine deployment, rescued two American mariners who had been in distress for several months after their sailboat had a motor failure and had strayed well off its original course while traversing the Pacific Ocean.

USS Ashland (LSD 48) Command Master Chief Gary Wise welcomes aboard Jennifer Appel, an American mariner who had received assistance from Ashland crew members. Ashland, operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region on a routine deployment, rescued two American mariners who had been in distress for several months after their sailboat had a motor failure and had strayed well off its original course while traversing the Pacific Ocean.

“ A Sailor greets Zeus the dog with his owner Tasha Fuiaba, left, on the boat deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) after assistance was rendered to their distressed sailboat.

I’m grateful for their service to our country. They saved our lives. The pride and smiles we had when we saw [U.S. Navy] on the horizon was pure relief.”

Jennifer Appel

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NATO delegation visits Romania From Naval Support Facility Deveselu Public Affairs NAVAL SUPPORT FACILITY DEVESELU, ROMANIA

A group of 22 multinational NATO delegates led

by Rear Adm. Roy Kitchener, U.S. deputy military representative, NATO Military Committee, visited Deveselu, Romania, Oct. 25.

During the visit, guests met with Romanian 99th Military Base leadership and also toured Naval Support Facility (NSF) Deveselu and Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System (AAMDS) Romania.

NSF Deveselu and AAMDS Romania are co-located on board the Romanian 99th Military Base in Deveselu

and play a key role in ballistic missile defense (BMD) in Eastern Europe.

The guests, representing Poland, Germany, Lithuania, France, Belgium, Canada, Spain, Denmark, Turkey and Romania, arrived from the local airport and were escorted onto the Romanian base for a meeting with Romanian Army Col. Gheorghe Stancu, the chief of staff for the Romanian 99th Military Base.

According to Stancu, visits from so many delegates from different nations helps to show our allies how we successfully operate and integrate our two militaries and also shows guests a different part of the world. He also stressed how the base

makes good use of the landscape and available resources to successfully complete its primary mission, providing security to NSF Deveselu and AAMDS Romania.

After meeting with Romanian military representatives, the group proceeded to NSF Deveselu for lunch and a tour of the base followed by a tour of AAMDS Romania. During their tour of AAMDS Romania, led by Cmdr. Mark Fegley, commanding officer of AAMDS Romania, the group was able to learn about the land based component of the Aegis BMD system and witnessed a simulated exercise.

“Actually visiting and seeing the integration between the Navy and Romanian forc-

es truly proves that there is a lot of synergy between these two groups,” said Kitchener.

“We have put all of these service members together and they show that they can really perform. I don’t think until you actually come out here and see all that they have accomplished you can really appreciate the investment and time the Sailors have put in.”

As the first Navy shore installation commissioned since Everett, Wash., in 1987, NSF Deveselu is located in south-central Romania aboard the Romanian 99th Military Base. Its mission is to provide installation facilities, resources, and services to support and enable AAMDS Romania’s opera-

MC2 Bill Dodge Representatives from Naval Support Facility (NSF) Deveselu, Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System (AAMDS) Romania and NATO delegation are briefed by Romanian Col. Gheorghe Stancu, the chief of staff for the Romanian 99th Military Base, during a scheduled visit. NSF Deveselu and AAMDS Romania are co-located with the Romanian 99th Military Base and play a key role in ballistic missile defense in Eastern Europe.

tional abilities.

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For more news from Naval Support Facility Deveselu, Romania, visit www.navy. mil/local/nsfdevesel/.

Country music star tours Guam submarine From Submarine Squadron 15 Public Affairs SANTA RITA, GUAM

Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754) hosted country music singer Hunter Hayes and his band for a shipboard tour at Naval Base Guam (NBG).

Hayes and his band were invited to tour Topeka between performances at Andersen Air Force Base and NBG on Friday and Saturday, respectively. They jumped at the opportunity, having never been aboard a U.S. submarine.

“Being able to tour a submarine was unbelievable,” said Hayes. “I’ve always had a massive respect for everything our service members do, but to be there and experience it, to try to wrap my head around the mechanical aspects and everything we saw, it was just phenomenal.

The Topeka and her crew are incredible, and I’m so glad we were able to take a tour.”

Topeka’s Commanding Officer Cmdr. Steven Tarr III, led the singer and his band topside before heading inside the submarine to tour the control room, living quarters, torpedo room and mess decks.

“We’re honored to be here,” said Hayes. “We’ve been looking forward to the tour, and seeing the submarine was a privilege. We really appreciate you letting us see what the Sailors do on a daily basis.”

Hayes posed for photographs and signed autographs with Sailors and family members before leaving the pier to prepare for his performance.

“I’m thrilled Hunter Hayes is in Guam to support our troops,” said Lizzie Thomas, a military spouse whose hus-

band is assigned to Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Key West (SSN 722). “It was exciting to meet him, and I’m looking forward to seeing more country music out here on Guam!”

As a salute to the crew, Hayes wore his new Topeka ball cap as he sang and played guitar during his show at NBG. “We appreciate Hunter Hayes and his band’s support of the military on Guam,” said Tarr. “It’s great to have a very popular entertainer come out here for the Sailors, other service members and their families. A big thanks to Navy Entertainment and MWR for coordinating the performances here.”

Hayes and his band began their Pacific tour in Hawaii and head to Japan and South Korea next for a total of nine performances on Navy, Army and Air Force bases.

“Hunter is super excited to be on Guam,” said Karen Fritz, head of Special Events and Entertainment at Navy Entertainment. “Our Pacific tour is his second tour with Navy Entertainment. He is a huge fan of the military and loves spending time with the troops.”

Hayes’ Pacific tour is sponsored Navy MWR and Navy Entertainment, a division of Navy MWR, to boost morale of service members on Guam.

Navy Entertainment delivers quality celebrity shows to Navy locations and ships at sea.

Topeka is assigned to Submarine Squadron (COMSUBRON) 15, which is located at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam in Apra Harbor, Guam, and consists of four Los Angeles-class attack

Photos by Lt. Lauren Spaziano Country music singer Hunter Hayes thanks Cmdr. Steven Tarr III, commanding officer of Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754), for the crew’s service in the armed forces after a shipboard tour.

submarines. The COMSUBRON 15 staff is responsible for providing training, material and personnel readiness support to these commands.

Also based out of Naval Base Guam are submarine tenders USS Frank Cable (AS 40) and USS Emory S. Land (AS 39). The submarines and tenders are maintained as part of the U.S. Navy’s forwarddeployed submarine force and are readily capable of meeting global operational requirements.

For more news from Commander, Submarine Squadron 15, visit www.csp.navy. mil/css15.

For more information on life on Guam, check out the ‘Go Guam!’ website at www. csp.navy.mil/go-guam / and download the ‘1st Fifteen’ checklist.

For more information about Navy Entertainment, visit website at www.navymwr. org/entertainment.

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US Transportation Command’s trailblazing transition to cloud computing enhances its cyber processes and protection

By Michael P. Kleiman U.S. Transportation Command SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, ILL.

U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is the first Department of Defense organization to initiate migration of its cyber domain to a commercial cloud provider to improve mission assurance while strengthening information technology efficiency and effectiveness.

Last month, the first wave of five USTRANSCOM IT systems transitioned to a commercial cloud-based solution.

Relying heavily on the transportation industry to help accomplish its mission,

USTRANSCOM faces significant challenges to provide transportation service providers timely information to carry out its tasks. As a result of this, and in addition to the threat of a cyber-domain attack and the command’s aging electronic infrastructure, USTRANSCOM Commander Air Force Gen. Darren W. McDew subsequently directed the organization’s move to the cloud earlier this year.

The move will, among other things, allow USTRANSCOM to streamline and strengthen its security when working with industry partners while allowing them quicker access to vital transportation information.

In February, the command’s Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) stood up. Three months later, the CCoE, in collaboration with the Defense Innovation Unit Experimental, which underwrites pilot contracts for commercial innovation solving DoD problems in under 90 days and the Army Contracting Command, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey, executed a contract for a prototype cloud-migration solution with REAN Cloud LLC, Herndon, Virginia. The contract established a USTRANSCOMprotected enclave within a government-authorized cloud environment.

“The command’s transi-

tion to a cloud-based solution not only enhances mission assurance, but controls IT infrastructure costs and strengthens cyber agility, resiliency and innovation,” said Air Force Lt. Col. John Riester, deputy chief, Enterprise Infrastructure Portfolio and Support Division, USTRANSCOM’s Command, Control, Communications and Cyber Systems Directorate. “This transformational move to the cloud also allows us to keep pace with industry.”

In addition, by year’s end, the CCoE will migrate capability onto a cloud-native platform and transition 22 applications to a commercial cloud

service provider including 19 systems associated with one of its three components, the U.S. Army’s Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command collocated on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.

All other USTRANSCOM programs will migrate to the contracted commercial cloud provider by July 2018.

“In transitioning to proven commercial cloud technology, USTRANSCOM pays only for services used, while the commercial cloud service provider manages and adjusts the command’s flexible IT footprint in minutes and with near-perfect reliability,” stated Wes Schooley, chief, Enterprise Engineering Branch,

Command, Control, Communications and Cyber Systems Directorate. “Acting as the pathfinder, USTRANSCOM leads the DOD in cloud migration, demonstrating increased transparency, risk tolerance, experimentation and innovation.”

Observing its 30th anniversary Oct. 1, USTRANSCOM continues to answer the Nation’s call, whether delivering an immediate and decisive force when and where needed, assuring unrivaled global expeditionary capability and, now with its transition to the cloud, setting the precedent for other DoD and federal government agencies to follow.

NIMITZ PLAYS VITAL ROLE IN OPERATION INHERENT RESOLVE

Tripoli Sailors help local community

By MCSN Kennishah Maddux

PCU Tripoli Public Affairs

By MCC Brian P. Biller

USS Nimitz Public Affairs THEODORE, ALA.

said Henderson. “Having this group of Sailors come together will help them grow as riders and, most importantly, increase their chances of being safe out on the road.”

Members of Pre-Commissioning Unit Tripoli (LHA 7) came together to support a local cause in Theodore, Alabama, assembling boxes of food for Thanksgiving for Feeding the Gulf Coast.

For several hours, Sailors took time out of their workday to help ensure families in need would be fed during the Thanksgiving holiday.

“It was my first volunteer event with the command,” said Yeoman Seaman Jay Outlaw. Outlaw said he went to the event to support the local community as well as being involved with his the command. “I’ve never really volunteered before, it was actually pretty fun,” he added.

The volunteer event came about due to the initiative of Electronics Technician 1st Class Juan Galvan, the ship’s Community Relations coordinator, who reached out to the Feeding the Gulf Coast organization. The volunteers gathered in a warehouse, not too far from where the future USS Tripoli (LHA 7) is being constructed at Huntington Ingalls shipyard in Pascagoula, Mississippi and spent several hours sorting and packaging donated food.

“We had done some prior volunteer work at the pre-commissioning detachment in San Diego, so I decided to get ahold of a local food bank here, especially considering recent events with area hurricanes,” said Galvan. “It was a good experience, a lot of camaraderie, and it was good to see a lot [of people] showed up, it was a good turnout,” he added.

Twenty Sailors packed 166 boxes of food, feeding 664 people this Thanksgiving, and the volunteer crew from the ship was nearly the entire fledgling Pascagoula crew, including the ship’s commanding officer, who got right in the mix, building boxes with the rest of the crew.

“Our Tripoli Sailors enjoy being part of the local community here on the Gulf Coast,” said PCU Tripoli Commanding Officer Capt. Kevin P. Meyers. “In that spirit, we all enjoyed spending time helping a great cause of feeding families in need for Thanksgiving. Feeding the Gulf Coast does a great job supporting local churches and food banks to help the less fortunate,” he added.

Feeding the Gulf Coast provides food to meet the challenge of feeding people who are hungry as a result of personal crisis or disaster.

They serve a 24-county area spanning south Alabama, south Mississippi and the panhandle of Florida.

The future USS Tripoli, an America-class amphibious assault ship will incorporate an enlarged hangar deck, enhanced maintenance facilities, increased fuel capacity and additional storerooms to provide the fleet with a platform optimized for aviation capabilities.

For more news from USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), visit www.navy.mil/local/lhd7/.

For more news from PCU Tripoli (LHA 7), visit www.navy.mil/local/ lha7/.

ARABIAN SEA

The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) has performed a vital role in Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) since July 25, having launched 1,322 sorties and dropping 903 pieces of ordnance in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

Throughout more than three months of operations in the region, the ship and its crew have worked hard supporting the mission by building 1,112 pieces of ordnance and working day and night on the flight deck. It’s a team effort by the entire crew, air wing and embarked staffs aboard the ship.

“Carrier Strike Group 11, (Destroyer Squadron) DESRON-9, Nimitz, the air wings ... all of us work together very closely,” said Capt. Michael Spencer commander, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11. “The teamwork that we have here is really amazing to see. The enthusiasm throughout the operation is inspiring to watch. It’s a pleasure to work with them every day.”

Thanks to the hard work of each individual aboard, whether on the flight desk or inside the skin of the ship, Nimitz’s time in the Arabian Gulf has been a successful one, according to Spencer.

“We really have done some amazing things,” said Spencer. “When it’s over, I will look back fondly at how well this team worked together and how effective we were when we were over here.”

It takes an immense amount of provisions to sustain the crew while performing in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. So far, the Nimitz crew has received more than 7,597 pallets of supplies.

Of these provisions, the hungry Marines and Sailors have consumed more than 12,000 pounds of hamburgers, 69,000 cookies and washed it all down with over 16,000 gallons of milk.

Hungry not just for food but also for a taste of home, the team has received 1,462 pallets of mail.

Weighing in at over 160,820 pounds, the deliveries consist of care packages and letters from friends and families, boosting the morale of the crew aboard.

While in the region, Nimitz Medical Department has treated 3,071 Sailors and Marines, and they also performed 40 surgeries on board. Despite the department’s busy schedule, they still found time to get 436 Sailors CPR certified.

The crew spent time in Bahrain and Dubai dur-

MC3 Leon Wong A U.S. Navy Sailor uses a hand signal to indicate the catapult is ready to be moved up during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), in the Arabian Gulf.

ing port visits. For these ports, the Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department sold approximately 1,400 tour tickets to the Sailors and Marines onboard. These tours included adventures such as riding camels in the desert, experiencing the world’s fastest roller coaster and gazing out the window of the tallest building in the world at 2,722 feet. The crew took advantage of the hotel services coordinated through MWR, booking an estimated 2,000 hotel rooms while in the two ports.

Sailors and Marines have taken part in 13 volunteer events during their time in the region helping those in need. This outreach included helping local schools, as well as providing assistance to both a dog kennel and a horse farm.

“Operating in this region in the middle of summer presented some extreme challenges, but every single member of the crew not only stepped up but excelled beyond any expectation I could have set,” CVW-11 Command Master Chief Petty

Officer Brian Happli. “I feel fortunate to be part of such a resilient crew while carrying out our role in Operation Inherent Resolve. We would not be a successful air wing without the tremendous support we receive from the entire Strike Group 11 team. I know the same level of enthusiasm and commitment to excellence that has been demonstrated since we left San Diego will continue as we move forward in this deployment.”

Sailors and Marines are continuing to focus on the mission and what they must accomplish going forward.

“The work isn’t over,” said Happli.

As the days continue to pass and the role for Nimitz CSG evolves, the focus for the crew remains the same: to safely and efficiently perform each task in accordance to their unyielding commitment to the mission.

For more news from USS Nimitz (CVN 68), visit www.navy.mil/local/cvn68/.

Iwo Jima Sailors ride safe

By MCSN Joe J. CardonaGonzalez USS Iwo Jima Public Affairs MAYPORT, FLA.

Everyone has a favorite pastime to help them relax, be it reading, exercising, gaming, or watching movies. But for some Sailors and Marines of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), it’s riding motorcycles.

Iwo Jima consistently holds quarterly command motorcycle safety rides, ranging from 70 to 160 miles, to sustain and increase the knowledge and experience level of riders while building camaraderie

along the way. Participants range from junior enlisted to seasoned officers, with a variety of motorcycles, such as cruising and sport classes.

“Riding is like an evolution,” said Chief Culinary Specialist Scott Henderson, the ship’s motorcycle safety officer. “It requires a plan, a brief, an execution and a debrief. The goal is to help everyone become better riders.”

Using the Tires Controls Lights Oil Chassis Sidestand (T-CLOCS) pre-ride checklist, Sailors conducted a brief prior to their departure covering safety precautions, group-riding positions, and a complete inspection of each

rider’s motorcycle.

“That’s what the safety ride is all about,” said Damage Controlman 3rd Class Ryan Rees. “We ride safely and do it the right way. We show everybody that not only can you have a good time, but do it with all the right gear as well.”

During the ride, the group formed a side-by-side staggered formation and practiced communication through hand signals used to relay traffic maneuvers or identify possible road hazards.

Riding can be an exciting activity for some Sailors, but involves a level of inherent risk. Command

MC3 Kevin Leitner Sailors and Marines, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), ride in formation during a command motorcycle safety ride.

safety rides, although leisurely, helps encourage safe practices to ensure everyone returns home safely.

“When you’re riding by yourself, you only have to worry about yourself but when you’re with a group, there is a whole dynamic that you learn to follow,”

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Ashland arrives in Okinawa after rescuing distressed mariners, transitions to Blue Chromite preps From Amphibious Force 7th Fleet public affairs OKINAWA, JAPAN

The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) arrived in Okinawa Oct. 30, as part of a scheduled port visit to prepare for the joint U.S. exercise Blue Chromite.

The port visit also serves as a disembarkation point for the two mariners who had been adrift in the Pacific Ocean for several months.

The Ashland crew rescued Jennifer Appel, Natasha Fuiava and Appel’s two dogs Zeus and Valentine Oct. 25, after they had been stranded at sea with a failed engine, a broken mast and were far from their original destination of Tahiti.

After deeming their vessel unseaworthy, Ashland took the two mariners and their

dogs aboard and have been sailing with them to Okinawa. Appel and Fuiava have spent the time on Ashland reconnecting with family and friends via telephone, enjoying the Ashland culinary expertise and observing various aspects of Navy life.

“Our time on Ashland has been awesome,” said Fuiava.

“Everything from the food, to the people and seeing up close in person how our Navy operates. The Sailors I’ve met are kind, genuine and have been beyond helpful. I will really miss the experience we’ve had on board.”

Appel equally felt grateful for her time on Ashland.

“The open arms that [the Ashland crew] have had for us is top notch. Thank you,” said Appel. “We’re honored to be here and we are grateful for everything you have done for us.”

American Mariners Tasha Fuiava, right, and Jennifer Appel, both from Honolulu, with their dogs Zeus, right, and Valentine, meet with USS Ashland (LSD 48) Commanding Officer Cmdr. Steven Wasson, center, and Executive Officer Patrick German in the captain’s cabin.

MC3 Jonathan Clay

The Ashland crew expressed their own sense of gratitude to the Mariners for providing some levity to their operations, particularly in having the dogs on board.

“Having Zeus and Valentine on board has been great. Helping the ladies out where it is needed and taking care of the dogs has been a nice change in routine,”

Ashland will now embark infantry Marines of 4th Marine Regiment, assigned to 3rd Marine Division, to conduct amphibious operations as part of Blue Chromite.

Part of U.S. 7th Fleet’s forward deployed naval forces out of Sasebo, Japan, Ashland has been on a routine deployment for the past five said Cryptologic Technician months as a ready-response (Technical) 3rd Class Nich- asset for any of contingency. ole Garofalo. “The dogs are a reminder of home and what For more news, follow the we Sailors look forward to conversation @Amphib7Flt going back to.” on Twitter.

WEBSITE | Courses standardized to run on Internet Explorer Continued from B1 Access Card (CAC) is still required for NeL login. Courses on NeL have been standardized to run using the Internet Explorer browser.

Sailors depend on NeL to help advance their careers and stay current with training requirements. Courses range from general military training to

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specific training for individual units.

The site also contains an individual’s training history where completion certificates can be obtained. To find certificates for completed courses, click on the ‘Open My Training History’ link located above the ‘Show Individual Courses’ and ‘Show Curricula’ tabs.

Trainees using NeL complete over

menu, then “Navy e-learning Online Courses.” five million online courses a year, Users will need to update their from a comprehensive catalog of saved bookmark to the new NeL 12,500 distance learning courses. The URL. Naval Education and Training Command relies on NeL for use in school- For more information on the Naval houses for individual skills and skill Education and Training Command, refresher training. visit www.netc.navy.mil or www.

To access NeL through a link on navy.mil/local/cnet/. Follow on My Navy Portal (MNP), select the Facebook at www.facebook.com/ “Professional Resources” drop-down netcpao and twitter @netcpao

| Each Sailor donated at least 8 inches of hair for Strands of Hope campaign

Continued from B1 eight inches of hair to be used to make wigs for cancer patients.

“While we are out here on deployment serving our country, we got this special chance to build camaraderie and help others at the same time,” said Operations Specialist 3rd Class Vanessa Mendez, a native of San Antonio. “There were so many people there. It was great.

I haven’t had my hair this short in four years, and this is a good cause. I feel like a new person.”

The Sailors’ hair donation is part of the Strands of Hope campaign and sponsored by the Cancer Care Association, an organization founded in 2003 and designed to help cancer patients and their families. In addition to using hair donations to create wigs, the organization

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provides cancer screenings, awareness seminars, nutrition counseling, and hospice care.

According to founder Dr. Samadhi W. Rajapaksa, each cancer patient is screened carefully for just the right texture and type of hair. The locks of hair are then made into a wig. Rajapaksa emphasized how critically important it is that people who have more than eight inches of hair consider making a donation so more wigs are available.

“We collect all the information about the patients including photographs of when they had their hair, as it’s important for the wigs to resemble as closely as possible their natural hair,” said Rajapaksa. “These are custom made wigs; long hair, curly hair, everything.”

After harvesting the donated hair, stylists from Ra-

mani Fernando Salons shampooed, conditioned, and cut the Sailors’ hair. They then professionally styled their new looks. Once complete, the Sailors gave each stylist their ship ball cap as a token of appreciation.

U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives Atul Keshap also paid a visit to the salon to watch the Sailors’ donation and to thank them for their contribution.

He shared the reason the cause is so significant to him and emphasized the critical importance of the port visit.

“This is a cause that is especially personal to me, as my wife’s mother died of cancer when my wife was just 14 years old,” said Keshap. “These Sailors and Marines are here today, not only working for our country, but working for peace and security worldwide. The fact that they are here helping an or-

Lt. Cmdr. Theresa Donnelly Sailors from Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (CSG) donate their hair at a salon in Colombo to be used to make wigs for Sri Lankan cancer patients. Nimitz CSG is on a regularly scheduled deployment in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.

ganization dedicated to serving those battling cancer is very meaningful.”

The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled deployment in the 7th Fleet area of operations

in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.

For more news from USS Nimitz (CVN 68), visit www. navy.mil/local/cvn68/.

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Capt. John Taliferro, a Marine pilot assigned to VMFA 312 and a native of Abilene, Texas, participated in an F/A-18 formation flyover of Wake Island, with pilots from embarked squadrons aboard Theodore Roosevelt.

“It’s definitely a treat that I got to go on that flight and be a part of that photo,” said Taliferro. “I was humbled to be able to do it. It’s a great deal for me.”

Taliferro flew in formation over the island, witnessing first-hand the territory where the battle occurred.

“It seems like there’s absolutely nothing on the island,” said Taliferro. “It must have been difficult defending that place against a whole navy.”

Taliferro described seeing nothing but sand and some trees, envisioning the island surrounded by ships and what the Marines must have gone through during the battle.

“Even though they lost,

MC3 Anthony J. Rivera An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Mighty Shrikes of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 94, an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the Stingers of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 113, an EA-18G Growler, assigned to the Cougars of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139, and an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Redcocks of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 22, fly in formation over Wake Island during a U.S. Navy Heritage event for the crew.

you have to have somebody there to fight for [the island],” said Taliferro. “Be thankful for what they did back then, fighting for a tiny little piece of land that seems like it means nothing, but actually means a lot.”

Wake Island currently serves as a vital refueling station for military aircraft as well as an emergency land-

ing area in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

“It’s definitely still a strategic island in terms of what we do in the Pacific,” said Fleming. “I believe that’s why we still have the presence there, although minimal.”

The Battle of Wake Island serves as a reminder that the size of the enemy is not the

deciding factor as to who emerges victorious. The Marines who defended Wake Island’s beaches were outnumbered, yet managed to inflict significant damage, repelling the Japanese for almost a month before eventually surrendering. Their legacy is carried on today by the Marines who continue to serve and embark upon journeys to

bring the fight to the enemy.

“My prayer is that we can be as valiant as those men on Wake Island in our own way during the course of this deployment,” said Fleming.

“We will get tired, we will be worn down, but as long as we can still breathe, the fight’s on!”

Theodore Roosevelt, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, is currently underway with USS Bunker Hill (CG 52), USS Halsey (DDG 97), USS Sampson (DDG 102) and USS Preble (DDG 88) for a routine deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG) deployment is an example of the U.S. Navy’s routine presence in waters around the globe, displaying a commitment to stability, regional cooperation and economic prosperity for all nations.

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

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objective was demonstrating this capability and, second, we wanted to have good effects on the target. We achieved both objectives. We destroyed the target at 70 kilometers while at sea.”

Developing sea-based fires alternatives such as the HIMARS afloat and proving them to be effective provides an opportunity for our Navy and Marine Corps team to evaluate, refine and improve processes to be ready for the future fight.

“In an environment where we are operating in contested waters, we are finding a way to be able to support the land force with deeper strike capabilities,” said Capt. AJ Kowaleuski, an artillery officer with I MEF. This ability provides flexibility while the Navy and Marine Corps are supporting each other in combined operations.

This portion of Dawn Blitz validated the commander’s ability to integrate HIMARS with ships to conduct a seabased strike.

“What we demonstrated not only was its capability, but we further demonstrated capabilities from the bluegreen team and Amphibious Force 3,” said Ropelewski.

“They performed very well and were able to come together and work hard to make the mission successful.”

The shoot was a success from the operator’s perspective as well. “We shot a rocket off Anchorage to validate that we, as HIMARS operators, can shoot off an LPD and successfully hit the target,” said Lance Cpl. Ryan Irving, a HIMARS operator assigned to 5th Battalion, 11th Marines.

Exercises like Dawn Blitz are another way to strengthen and continue the interdependent relationship between the Navy and Marine Corps.

Irving concluded, “It’s nice to have a force integration, where we can work with the Navy and learn from each other in these situations.”

Dawn Blitz is a scenariodriven exercise designed to train and integrate Navy and Marine Corps units by providing a robust training environment where forces plan and execute an amphibious assault, engage in live-fire events and establish expeditionary advanced bases in a land and maritime threat environment to improve naval amphibious core competencies.

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Don’t miss these waterfront festivals in Norfolk in 2018 From Norfolk Festevents

The Virginian-Pilot NORFOLK

Norfolk’s 2018 waterfront festivals June 8–10, 42nd Annual Norfolk Harborfest June 22–24, Annual Bayou Boogaloo Music and Cajun Food Festival July 4, 36th Annual Fourth of July Great American Picnic July 28, 18th Annual Norfolk Latino Music Festival July 29, Second Annual Symphony in the Park Aug. 24–25, 36th Annual Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival Sept. 8, 10th Annual Opera in the Park Sept. 13–15, Norfolk In-Water Boat Show Sept. 15, Commonwealth Coastal ClassicThe Ultimate Culinary Experience (formerly Ribtoberfest) Oct. 6, 30th Annual Virginia Children’s Festival Dec. 1, Fifth Annual Holiday Yule Log Bonfire and Christmas Market

Find out what makes Norfolk tops on tourist and locals lists of destinations: Visit Norfolk’s two premier waterfront locations and experience the best of what Norfolk Festevents Ltd. has to offer in 2018!

From maritime tradition to Cajun delight, Norfolk offers dozens of exciting specialized events at Town Point Park and Ocean View Beach Park during a robust 10-month schedule. Together with the City of Norfolk, Festevents is pleased to announce their highly anticipated 2018 festival schedule.

New this year are the Town Point Concert Series, with dates to be announced in the coming weeks for July, August and September, and the Norfolk In-Water Boat Show, Sept. 13–15.

Also, Festevents responded to attendee feedback by moving the 36th Annual Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival to August due to repeated weather issues in July. The new dates are Aug. 24 and 25, 2018.

All admission information, events, dates, and times are subject to change.

Be sure to confirm all details by visiting Festevents.org or oceanviewbeachpark. org.

By Lee Tolliver

Subject to change.

Details at Festevents.org.

It’s good to be Norfolk these days.

It’s much better than being Washington or San Diego or New York, according to TravelandLeisure.com.

And who would argue that the second-largest city in Virginia is better than Chicago, San Francisco or even New Orleans?

The website said its readers think Norfolk was tops in three categories: America’s Favorite Hometown, America’s Top Best Places to Travel City and America’s Most Underrated City.

The state’s largest city, Virginia Beach, didn’t make the cut.

“This is definitely a home run,” Donna Allen, vice president of sales and marketing for Visit Norfolk, said Monday. “It’s exciting.

We’re thrilled.”

Norfolk came in at No. 4 last year.

Travel and Leisure writer Melanie Lieberman wrote that readers took a survey to determine the listing.

“When people who live or have lived in Norfolk were

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Our biggest challenge is getting people here to believe.”

Donna Allen, vice president of sales and marketing for Visit Norfolk asked about their hometown, they raved about how welcoming this port city is to tourists – and what a great place it was to grab a burger, sip a pint of craft beer, and even admire creative street art.”

Allen said Norfolk has all the right stuff to make it a great place to visit.

She’s lived in North Carolina (where no city made the top 20), California (San Diego was No. 15 and San Francisco was No. 5), Chicago (No. 6), Texas (Fort Worth No. 18) and Washington (No. 16), so she knows a few things about great cities.

The city hosts almost-

weekly waterfront festivals – such as Harborfest – and it’s home to the largest naval base in the world.

“We have, as the others do, great amenities,” she said. “We have a great beach at Ocean View. We have water, great arts and cultural amenities, and our culinary scene is through the roof the last couple of years.

“There’s a little something for everybody here.”

Allen and her co-workers spend the year getting the word out to the rest of the world.

Making the Travel and Leisure lists makes their job much easier.

Still, there’s a population that doesn’t quite get it.

“Our biggest challenge is getting people here to believe,” she said.

“It’s always more difficult for residents to see just what they have.

“Maybe this will help. It’s sure going to help us with tourists because the publication reaches a huge population of travelers.”

Lee Tolliver, 757-222-5844, lee.tolliver@pilotonline. com Follow @LeeTolliver on Twitter.

Tall sailing ship to provide tours, Nov. 11–12 From Norfolk Festevents

Downtown Norfolk will welcome the over-a-century-old majestic tall sailing ship HNoMS Statsraad Lehmkuhl to its harbor for the 13th time in November.

The ship is scheduled for a week-long stay, Nov. 9–16, and will provide public educational tours on board. Norfolk is the only port of call in the United States for the Statsraad Lehmkuhl.

It is a three-masted steel barque sailing training vessel, built in 1914 by Johann C. Tecklenberg AG in Bremerhaven-Geeste-

münde, Germany, as a training ship for the German merchant marine. After World War I, the Statsraad Lehmkuhl was taken

by England, and as of 1923, has since sailed under the Norwegian flag.

The Statsraad Lehmkuhl will be open for guided educational tours on Nov. 11 and 12, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., at Otter Berth.

It is sailed by the Royal Norwegian Naval Academy’s first-year cadets for leadership and team-building training. While on board, the cadets work together as a team to overcome the timeless challenges and

dangers of travelling the seas by sail without modern technology.

“The best platform for the cadets to learn is one where they must work together on a low-tech ship without the benefit of high-tech navigation tools,” says André Wahlberg, PO2, of the Norwegian Navy.

Sailing on the Statsraad Lehmkuhl has been part of the basic training program since 2002.

While in Norfolk, the 70 cadets will visit the NATO headquarters and Naval Station Norfolk for training.

Courtesy FestEvents The tall sailing ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl will make its only port of call in the United States Nov. 9–16 at Otter Berth in Norfolk.

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Veteran-Business Mixer Nov. 2, 4:30–6 p.m., ECPI University, 5555 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach www.vachamber.com/ events/veterans/ The Veteran-Business Mixers offer transitioning service members and veterans the opportunity to connect with local employers looking to hire for open positions, including food and drinks. Hosted by the Virginia Transition Assistance Program (VTAP) in partnership with the USO and the Virginia Chamber Foundation.

DAV Recruit Military Veterans Job Fair Nov. 2, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Nauticus Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center, One Waterside Drive, Norfolk 513-683-5020 Open to service members (current or veterans) and their spouses, the event features a variety of job opportunities and companies. Job opportunities posted at https://board.recruitmilitary.com/sign_up and the event attendee list at http://rmvets.com/Norfolk_Exhibitors_1117

Girl Scout Famous Formers Luncheon Nov. 2, 11:30 a.m.– 1:30 p.m., Hilton Norfolk The Main, 100 E Main Street, Norfolk philanthropy@gsccc. org, 757-547-4405, www.gsccc.org/en/events/ famous-formers-luncheon. html Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast honors local women who are leaders in their field and who serve as role models. Honorees are Anne Conner, president of public finance and community investment at TowneBank; Betty Wade Coyle, retired child abuse prevention advocate; Carol Curtis, founder, president and CEO of NOAH Enterprises; Katherine Glass, clerk of council for city of Hampton; Nicole Stuart, president of Top Guard Security; Cecelia (CeeCee) Tucker, director of community relations at Old Dominion University; and Nancy Welch, public health director for Chesapeake Health. Tickets are $50 at www.gsccc.org.

College Options for Military Students Nov. 2, 5:15–8 p.m., Tallwood High School, 1668 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach www.vbschools. com/military/, Amanda.

yoder@vbschools.com, 757-263-1980.

Military-connected school counselors with the Virginia Beach City Public Schools offer a presentation for militaryconnected students who are considering attending college or a trade school after graduation. Scholarship opportunities, the dependent GI Bill and in-state tuition exceptions will be covered, and counselors will answer questions. Information tables for military scholarships and resources available beginning at 5:15 p.m.

RSVP online.

“Communicating Clearly and Working Through Anger” Nov. 3 deadline to register for Nov. 7 event, 10 a.m.–noon, American Red Cross classroom, 611 W. Brambleton Ave., Norfolk mgalvez@uso.org, 757-395-4270.

The USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia and the American Red Cross are hosting a workshop for transitioning service members, veterans and family members to better adjust to civilian life. Lunch will be provided.

START Peninsula Nov. 3–5, Williamsburg Stryker Center, 412 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg www.startpeninsula. com Bring your business ideas or inventions for help, guidance and funding to get it off the ground.

Reflecting on Vietnam Nov. 4, 11 a.m., Isle of Wight County Museum, 103 Main Street, Smithfield 757-356-1223 Speaker Alfred Coke of Smithfield will give a brief synopsis of the war and its origins, detail its legacy and discuss some of the misconceptions concerning service in Vietnam. He will share his experiences from his 1967–1968 and 1969– 1970 tours. Veterans are encouraged to share their Vietnam memories. Free.

Hoffler Creek’s 4th Annual Oyster Roast and Barbeque Nov. 4, 1-5:30 p.m., Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve, Portsmouth www.hofflercreek.org/ events/2017-oysterroast This “rain or shine” event includes oysters and barbeque from Rodman’s, live music from local

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musicians Hekyl and Jive, a silent auction, corn hole and more with all proceeds benefitting Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve Foundation. Tickets are $50 per person from members of the Board of Directors, at the learning center or online.

ZZ Top Nov. 4, 8:30–11 p.m., Ted Constant Convocation Center, 4320 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk tedconstantcenter@ gmail.com Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artist ZZ Top will bring the Tonnage Tour to the Constant Center in Norfolk. Tickets can be purchased online at YnotTix.com, by calling 877-YNOT-TIX or by visiting the Constant Center Box Office during regular business hours. Cost: $38 $68 $88 $118.

Special Olympics Virginia Fall Championships Nov. 4-5, various times and locations in Virginia Beach specialolympicsva.org More than 1,000 athletes will compete, and fans are encouraged to sign up to cheer online at volunteer2cheer.com.

DAV 5K Run, Walk, Roll & Motorcycle Ride Nov. 5, 7 a.m.–1 p.m., City Center at Oyster Point, 701 Town Center Drive, Newport News info@rubincommunications.com, 757-4565212, www.dav5k.org Participants can run, walk, “roll” (wheelchairs or hand cycles) or ride motorcycles. Registration is free for all veterans, active-duty service members, reservists, National Guard and ROTC or service academy cadets, who will also receive special benefits and recognition on race day. Registration is $30 for adults and motorcycle riders and $15 for youth ages 6–17 and includes a race shirt.

“The Dogs of War” lecture Nov. 5, 1 p.m., Virginia War Museum, 9285 Warwick Blvd., Newport News 757-247-8523 John Burnam, a scout dog handler who served as an Army combat infantryman in Vietnam, will speak about the German shepherds that saved countless lives during the Vietnam War. Free.

Financial aid briefing Nov. 7, 11:30 a.m., JEB Little Creek, Building 3016, upstairs in classroom 236-237 dgreenwell.eoc@edufind.org, 757-489-3329 or 757-363-3944 Financial aid briefing by the Virginia Tidewater Consortium’s Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), including college selection and application process; federal aid (grants, loans, work study); state aid programs; FAFSA changes/ updates, financial aid applications, procedures and processing; scholarship search and application process; and local scholarship representatives.

ALSAC staff The Kirbor Homes team gathered at the Groundbreaking to kick off construction for the 18th annual Hampton Roads St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway.

Ground broken for 18th annual St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway From ALSAC/ St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Kirbor Homes broke ground for the 18th annual St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway on Oct. 16 in the Ashbys Bridge community in Virginia Beach.

Tickets to win this house are $100 and will be available starting in late January/ early February.

Representatives of Kirbor Homes, WTKR News 3, WGH 97.3 The Eagle, Epsilon Sigma Alpha, Senator Bill DeSteph, as well as several subcontractors and suppliers attended the groundbreaking.

This year is the second year that Kirbor Homes will be the builder of the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway.

“This project allows us to do what we do best–build

great homes –while supporting a great cause,” said Rick Savino, co-owner of Kirbor Homes. “We are proud to be a part of the campaign. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is an amazing facility that is continually evolving, treating thousands of children. The money we raise will help further the life-saving treatment taking place at the hospital and we encourage everyone to buy a ticket, support the cause and in return have an opportunity to win a top-quality Kirbor Homes home.”

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the

overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20 percent to 80 percent since the hospital opened more than 50 years ago.

St. Jude is working to drive the overall survival rate for childhood cancer to 90 percent, and St. Jude won’t stop until no child dies from cancer. St. Jude freely shares the discoveries it makes, and every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save thousands more children. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food–because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.

For more information, visit stjude.org.

Breast cancer survivors model winning designs for fundraiser

By Jamesetta M. Walker The Virginian-Pilot

Proving that it can be more well-rounded, the 10th annual Bra-ha-ha unveiled changes that resulted in an emotional and exhilarating event at MacArthur Center in Norfolk last month.

In a first for the gala, breast cancer survivors modeled the winning designs for the fashion art contest. The Chesapeake Regional Health Foundation uses the Braha-ha proceeds to fund its breast health initiatives for underserved patients. Previously, statuesque and slinky pro models would strut the runway in the jazzed-up creations, in which a 36C bra is used as the base for the design.

“The Bra-ha-ha Committee wanted to celebrate those who have fought or are fighting breast cancer by involving them in the night’s festivities. Many of the models are members of the Breast Friends Cancer Support Group, sponsored by Chesapeake Regional Healthcare,” said Tricia Hardy, communications specialist for Chesapeake Regional Medical Center.

Some of the survivors who modeled could barely contain their jitters, their glee or their tears. Jennifer Kucenski of Virginia Beach, for example, has been battling breast cancer since 2011. As the finalists were whittled away, she stood alone on stage wearing the first-place design, “The Warrior Bra,” created by Alicha Harris of Chesapeake.

The emotion of the moment, of being a fighter, overcame her. Kucenski, diagnosed at age 37 when the cancer already had metastasized to her liver, will need treatment for the rest of her life, her bio says.

The endurance required in such battles motivated Harris, the designer. Harris, 37, had a scare last fall after a mammogram when a lump was

Courtesy of Chesapeake Regional Health Foundation Alicha Harris (right) of Chesapeake won first place in the Braha-ha 2017 design contest for her “Warrior” bra. Modeling it is breast cancer survivor Jennifer Kucenski of Virginia Beach, Oct. 1 at MacArthur Center in Norfolk.

found, and then two more lumps were discovered that winter. Those all turned out to be noncancerous, she said.

Still, the uncertainty led to a deeper empathy. The “Warrior” was Harris’ seventh Braha-ha entry.

“Just knowing what these women have endured–that wait–it inspired me,” she said. Harris received $1,000 for first place.

Another moving moment included an abbreviated performance of “The Lion King” by the Hurrah Players, the Norfolk-based family theater group.

And, as always, there was an impressive range of creativity. One of the designs included a makeshift toilet that made a flushing sound at the press of a handle. A 12-year-old created a babychicks-covered bra titled “Breast Cancer Messed With the Wrong Chic!”

In another first, several of the non-winning yet still spectacular bras were auctioned. And leading up to the gala, there was an inaugural 5K Walk/Run that attracted 300 participants. This Bra-haha felt a lot more connected, based on my vantage point as a judge and presenter for nine of the 10 events. Since its inception in 2008, Bra-ha-ha and its associated events have

raised close to $1 million.

Of the 116 designs for 2017, here are the winners: First Place: “The Warrior Bra” designed by Alicha Harris of Chesapeake.

Second Place: “Keep Your Eye on the Prize” by Jeannie Monaghan of Virginia Beach.

Third Place: “Pining for a Cure” by Stephanie Faleski of Suffolk.

Most Inspirational (tie): “Hike and Be Happy” by Kelly Mann of Virginia Beach.

Most Inspirational (tie): “Spiritual Warrior” by Farmers Bank of Chesapeake.

Most Creative: “Team Bra Ha-Ha, it’s all about support!” by Susan and Milford Davis of Newport News.

Most Humorous: “Just a Little Squeeze, No Lumps in These Cups Please!” by Great Bridge Women’s Club of Chesapeake.

Best Craftsmanship: “Flush Cancer Down the Drain” by Caron Jones and Laurie Carpenter of Virginia Beach.

Best Business: “Zoom in for the Cure” by ExpressThyself of Portsmouth.

13 & Under: “Breast Cancer Messed with the Wrong Chic!” by Reagan Carson of Virginia Beach.

Note: This story is dedicated to Janet Shaughnessy, a 30-year employee of The Virginian-Pilot who recently

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VDOT answers questions about new HOT lanes coming in December

Award-winning ďŹ ddler and music historian David Gardner will perform music that would have been enjoyed by the earliest settlers, and up to what Virginians were listening to at the end of the American Revolution, Nov. 6 at the Hampton History Museum, 120 Old Hampton Lane in Downtown Hampton.

From Virginia Department of Transportation

Courtesy Hampton CVB

Historian to perform ďŹ ddle music at Hampton History Museum, Nov. 6

By Ryan Downey Hampton Convention and Visitors Bureau

Award-winning ďŹ ddler and music historian David Gardner performs and talks about â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fiddle Music from Jamestown to Yorktownâ&#x20AC;? as part of the Hampton History Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Port Hampton Lecture Series, 7â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8 p.m., Nov. 6.

Gardner will take attendees on a musical journey through 174 years of history by playing music that would have been enjoyed by the earliest settlers, and up to what Virginians were listening to at the end of the American Revolution. He tells this entertaining story on a collection of historically appropriate instruments.

The earliest reference in Virginia to the playing of ďŹ ddles was Governor Argall in 1618. Unfortunately for the ďŹ ddlers, it was to ban playing on the Sabbath along with dancing and the playing of cards.

In the capital city of Williamsburg, ďŹ ddles were prevalent in all levels of society.

Notable violinists include Royal Governor Francis Fauquier, John Randolph, Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Hen-

ry. Yet many enslaved people also played the ďŹ ddle, as illustrated by the many articles in the Virginia Gazette listing playing as a skill. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Twenty pounds reward.

Run away from the subscriber, a mulatto man named Abel, about forty years old â&#x20AC;Ś is very apt to stroke his hand over his chin, and plays the violin.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Virginia Gazette, December 1773 In his Tavern, James Shields kept an old ďŹ ddle and an old hautboy (oboe) behind the bar, presumably for his patrons to use, according to an inventory of the estate of James Shields, Jan. 21, 1751. Violins, violin strings, bows and music were sold at various stores in town including the post ofďŹ ce and John Greenhowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s store. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To be sold at John Greenhowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s store, Williamsburgâ&#x20AC;Ś coffee mills, toys, ďŹ ddles, Roman stringsâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Virginia Gazette, April 1766 Gardner is a nationally recognized Scottish ďŹ ddle performer, teacher and judge.

He has been performing on the Scottish ďŹ ddle since the 1980s, absorbing the idiom and style of the great 18th century Scottish compos-

Fiddle Music from Jamestown to Yorktown Nov. 6, 7â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8 p.m., Hampton History Museum, 120 Old Hampton Lane, downtown Hampton 757-727-1102, www.

HamptonHistoryMuseum.org.

Admission is free for museum members, and $5 for nonmembers. Free parking in the garage across the street from the museum.

mer 2003. Gardner currently works as a German teacher at Warwick High School, for the Newport News Public School system, as well as lead teacher for foreign languages and ďŹ ne arts.

He has performed with various classical ensembles including the Richmond Chamber Players and the Richmond Philharmonic Orchestra. He is currently a member of the nationally recognized musical trio, The Virginia Company, with whom he has performed at the Kennedy Center, the National Geographic Society, the Bethlehem Music Festival, Longwood Gardens, Plymouth Plantation, Monticello and Mount Vernon, among other venues.

Admission is free for museum members, and $5 for nonmembers.

The Hampton History Museum is located at 120 Old Hampton Lane in Downtown Hampton. There is free parking in the garage across the street from the museum.

ers. He is a specialist in the performance of 18th century Scottish music using bows and instruments set up as they would have been in period.

Since those early years, Gardner has performed in colonial taverns and on stage.

He currently holds an instrumental music endorsement for the state of Virginia. In this capacity for teaching excellence, GardFor more information, dial ner was awarded a Fulbright 757-727-1102 or visit www.

Teacher Exchange Scholar- HamptonHistoryMuseum. ship to Germany in sum- org.

Walk through a million lighted bulbs, Nov. 10â&#x20AC;&#x201C;30 at Norfolk Botanical Garden From Norfolk Botanical Garden

This November, grab your walking shoes and join Norfolk Botanical Garden (NBG) for the 7th annual Million Bulb Walk, where guests will enjoy a leisurely walk through 2 miles of holiday lights.

Immerse yourself in more than a million twinkling lights, an experience like none other in Coastal Vir-

ginia, Nov. 10â&#x20AC;&#x201C;30, 4â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9 p.m.

In 2017, more than 26,000 guests kicked off the holiday season by experiencing the Million Bulb Walk.

To help celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Naval Station Norfolk, NBG is opening the Million Bulb Walk with a military salute. On Nov. 10, every 10th active duty military guest will receive free admission.

During the 21-day event,

all active duty military and veterans will receive a $2 discount nightly. For all of our military friends and families, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the newly animated ďŹ reworks displayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Gardenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tribute to you.

The Garden has added some new features this year, including animated colorchanging arches, moving laser lights and a 44-foo- tall tree that guests can walk through. Nearly all of the

holiday displays are made up of LED lights, saving energy and cost. Purchase a cup of hot cocoa or a holiday treat to enjoy during your walk.

Million Bulb Walk tickets are on sale now at NBGHolidays.org.

Some evenings are expected to sell out, so purchase your tickets early.

Drive through the Dominion Energy Garden of Lights begins Dec. 1.

Eight miles of Interstate 64 High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV-2) reversible lanes will be converted to High Occupancy Toll (HOT) or Express Lanes from the Interstate 264/64 Interchange to Interstate 564 in December.

Operating hours for Express Lanes will be in effect for four hours in the morning, 5-9 a.m. and afternoons 2-6 p.m. and will operate Monday through Friday only. Vehicles with two or more people will continue to ride the lanes for free. For the ďŹ rst time, solo drivers will have the option to use the lanes any time during peak periods when paying a variable toll.

Use of Express Lanes is voluntary and tolls will vary depending on trafďŹ c volumes.

Here are some questions and answers about the tolls: Question (Q): If a driver enters the lanes based on the toll that is reďŹ&#x201A;ected on the sign at the entrance, can the toll change while in the lanes?

Answer (A): The rate you see when you enter the lanes is the rate you pay.

It will not change for you even if more vehicles enter the lanes and the rate goes up after you committed to the lanes.

Q.: Is there a cap on the amount that can be charged and how are the charges determined?

A: There is no cap and the rate is determined by the number of vehicles in

the lanes at the time of use.

Q.: Why were the hours changed to add two additional hours on each end for tolls?

A.: We fully expect both military and non-military personnel to use the lanes, and we believe the use will be determined based on personal need (doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appointment, pick up a child, morning meeting on time, school sporting activity, and more). In fact, we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe most people will use them on a daily basis.

Q.: Would it not be better to sell a pass that personnel could purchase at a fair price if they wanted to use the lanes on a consistent basis? It seems like this would be a better way to enhance the use of the lanes and produce a known revenue.

A.: Twelve states/regions have successfully implemented Express Lanes. This variable tolling method allows for a guaranteed minimum speed of 45 mph and helps manage trafďŹ c in the Express Lanes while freeing up space in the general purpose lanes.

Q. What about issues such as drivers forgetting to move the button and being ďŹ ned if pulled over by the state police because they forgot to move the button?

A. The responsibility of the user will be to ensure their transponder is in the proper â&#x20AC;&#x153;onâ&#x20AC;? mode, or that HOV ON is covered, if traveling solo. There wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be an issue with the traditional E-ZPass for solo drivers.

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Hell needs more fury in Generic Theater’s ‘A User’s Guide to Hell Featuring Bernard Madoff’

By Mal Vincent Virginian-Pilot Correspondent

Courtesy Warner Brothers

“The Lego Ninjago Movie:”Six young ninjas, Lloyd, Jay,

Kai, Cole, Zane and Nya, are tasked with defending their island home, called Ninjago. By night, they’re gifted warriors, using their skills and awesome fleet of vehicles to fight villains and monsters. By day, they’re ordinary teens struggling against their greatest enemy: high school.

JEB Little Creek, Gator Theater – 757-462-7534 Friday, Nov. 3

NAS Oceana, Aerotheater – 757-433-2495

6 p.m. The Mountain Between Us (PG-13) 9 p.m. Kingsman: The Golden Circle (R)

Friday, Nov. 3

Saturday, Nov. 4

Saturday, Nov. 4

1 p.m. The Lego Ninjago Movie (PG) 4 p.m. Blade Runner 2049 3-D (R) 7 p.m. American Made (R) Sunday, Nov. 5

1 p.m. FREE The Boss Baby (PG) 4 p.m. Blade Runner 2049 (R) 7 p.m. The Mountain Between Us (PG-13)

6 p.m. The Mountain Between Us (PG-13) 9 p.m. Blade Runner 2049 (R) Noon The Mountain Between Us (PG-13) 3 p.m. The Lego Ninjago Movie (PG) 7 p.m. Kingsman: The Golden Circle (R) Sunday, Nov. 5

Noon American Made (R) 3 p.m. Flatliners 2017 (PG-13) 6:10 p.m. Blade Runner 2049 (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/.

“Go to hell” takes on a new, and overly cutesy, connotation in the current production at the Generic Theater. For the mere price of a ticket ($5 for some on Thursdays), you can get a glimpse of Hades without dealing with death.

The intriguing title is “A User’s Guide to Hell Featuring Bernard Madoff,” which promises more than it delivers. It seems a natural followup to the theater’s successful musical “Assassins,” which suggests that bad folks usually sell more tickets than good folks do.

Only here we have no songs (at least not until the delightfully absurd final chorus line). Getting carried away with showmanship–which never hurts–the theater staff warns that patrons enter at their own risk. In the lobby hang portraits of varied denizens of evil, ranging from, predictably, O.J. Simpson to, not so predictably, Christopher Columbus. But on stage, Bernie Madoff, even though he embezzled over $60 billion, is tame in his search for guilt. He wants to be punished, but–like everything else in this muddled outing–he wavers.

Alas, hell hath no fury in this unfocused play. Lee Blessing wrote one good play, but this was not it. It was “A Walk in the Woods” in 1988, dealing with foreign intrigue in our nuclear age. Here, the writer suggests notions of existential profundity but never satisfactorily explores any of them. (The meaning of God? The nature of guilt?)

Neither occasionally good acting nor director Ryan Quinn McIntire’s eager efforts to ham it up can save it.

As a kind of audience participation ploy, signs urge “screams” or “boos,” which the audience contributes in an

overly kind gesture of enthusiasm.

The Generic has served as the area’s so-called “off- Broadway” theater , producBernie Madoff ing offbeat scripts.

Only a devotion to that mission could have led to this choice.

Steve Suskin plays Madoff in a somewhat sympathetic yet bewildered interpretation. In one of the play’s funniest lines, he wonders about Wall Street and asks: “Are they still mad?” His Madoff is not contrite, but neither is he without guilt.

His psychological makeup remains as puzzling as the financial schemes themselves.

Madoff receives his tour of hell from Verge, who is played with a good deal of New York brashness

by Miguel Girona. He has scored previously in a number of Virginia Shakespeare Festival outings in Williamsburg and at this theater in “The ... With a Hat.” Verge is clearly a version of the classic Virgil who led Dante on his trip through hell in literature. Girona has the energy to bring it down to earth.

In most productions of “User’s Guide,” all the denizens of hell are played by one actor and one actress, making for a kind of tour de force.

Here, instead, a cast of 11 gets a number of small character bits. The actors make the most of them.

Peter Scheible is a thick-accented Dr. Josef Mengele, who displays a few of his tools of torture. Mohammed Atta, the terrorist who piloted one of the planes into the World Trade Center, is played with droll, muscular menace by Justus Koshiol.

Atta , though avidly in search of promised virgins, rapes Madoff on

“A User’s Guide to Hell featuring Bernard Madoff” 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays.

Through Nov. 12, The Generic Theater, 215 St. Paul’s Blvd., Norfolk, beneath Chrysler Hall generictheater.org, 757-441-2160 Tickets: $15. Thursday performance discounts: $5 for librarians, teachers or students.

stage (simulated). Bill Pruitt, in one of the play’s more factual subplots, plays Madoff’s son, who committed suicide on the second anniversary of his father’s arrest.

The play means to suggest that hell is much like New York, but is limited to a sparse set. Noah Young’s sound design is impressive–from the varied clashes to the drops of dripping water. If there were a local award for sound design, this would be in the running.

A garish and glitzy final chorus line, choreographed by Coral Mapp, is a welcome dose of absurdity that suggests the kind of madness that might have dominated. It features a wide variety of body types supplied by the shameless and energetic cast.

(Bless them, every one).

But for the most part, this play stopped in purgatory and never quite got to hell. Bernie Madoff deserves worse.

Mal Vincent has been a longtime culture writer for The VirginianPilot. He can be reached at mal. vincent12@gmail.com.

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Oo-Lalique!

The ‘enchanted’ works of the late glass master René Lalique sparkle at the Chrysler Museum

By Denise M. Watson The Virginian-Pilot

Few artists can master two genres in a career, but the world hadn’t seen many René Laliques by the early 20th century. And still hasn’t.

Lalique, who died in Paris in 1945, is still one of the most popular artists when it comes to glass works.

He spent the first part of his life designing intricate pieces of jewelry for the rich, while still creating pieces for middle-class gals. In his later years, he focused on glassmaking and production, infusing vases with vibrant colors, designing tableware, car ornaments, and fixtures for homes and businesses.

Those fancy perfume bottles that will pop up under Christmas trees in a couple of months? Lalique can get some of the credit for the ornate look and presentation. He has also been called the inventor of modern jewelry for his combinations of semi-precious stones, ivory, bone, enamel and glass.

The Chrysler Museum of Art is exhibiting a comprehensive look at the artist in “René Lalique: Enchanted by Glass,” which is on display until Jan. 21.

The extensive exhibition includes more than 200 pieces on loan from The Corning Museum of Glass in New York, which has become the international center for Lalique research. Lalique’s work and personal life are told through several sections: jewelry, perfume bottles and dressing table accessories, smoking accessories, lighting and desk accessories, statuettes, tableware, vases, automobile hood ornaments

(also called mascots), and architectural glass used in luxury rail cars and ocean liners. It is the largest glass exhibition the Chrysler has hosted since 2009.

Diane Wright, the Carolyn and Richard Barry Curator of Glass, recently left the Chrysler for a job at the Toledo Museum of Art, but the Lalique collection was her grand farewell.

Lalique was born in 1860 in a village in northeastern France. His father died when he was a teenager and Lalique was sent to Paris to learn a trade; he apprenticed with a well-known jeweler and goldsmith.

The young man studied art in England and returned to Paris to work as an illustrator and jewelry designer.

According to the book “René Lalique: Enchanted by Glass,” he was told that he’d soon be out of work creating jewelry.

“You will see that in two or three months’ time you will run out of ideas and when you reach the end of your tether, you will be obliged to stop.”

That obviously didn’t happen.

Lalique created corsage ornaments, pendants and brooches made in the shapes of flowers and birds but out of rubies, gold and diamonds.

Lalique also introduced pieces where the stones were not the focus. He wanted the viewer to see the composition of the whole piece, all of its elements and colors, like a piece of artwork. Cartier and French stage actress Sarah Bernhardt were clients.

“He’s 24 and showing work at the Louvre,” Wright said.

Courtesy photos René Lalique, illuminated Surtout Table Decoration Oiseau de feu (Firebird), 1922

When he combined natural elements like bone with semiprecious stones, Lalique attracted a different market.

“He thought it was very important for the middle class to have beautiful things as well,” Wright said.

Through his work with jewelry, Lalique gained an appreciation for glass, which he called “an incomparable plastic medium in the hands of ingenious artists.”

He developed a mechanized system to produce multiples of items like vases, tableware and light fixtures. Wright, however, said it would be incorrect to say he massproduced the work. The pieces were still hand-crafted at various steps during the production.

“He never sacrificed the quality of design,” Wright said.

By 1909, Lalique was working exclusively with glass and got patents for his production and glass-

making. Lalique established a factory that is still in operation.

He also changed with the times.

As more women began to smoke around the turn of the century, the artist gave them beautiful ashtrays and cigarette boxes. He opened his first retail store in 1905 near perfumer François Coty. Coty asked Lalique to design labels for his perfume bottles, but that wasn’t enough for the artist. Fragrances were typically sold at pharmacies and poured into brown medicine bottles.

Lalique dreamed up vessels flanked with female silhouettes, birds and flowers. They looked like ornate sculptures of clear and frosted glass, and he made beautiful boxes to display them.

He created different designs for different scents, and revolutionized the perfume market. American doughboys returning home from World War I had elegant gifts for

their wives and mothers. The export of French perfumes increased from 60 million francs to 700 million francs between 1913 and 1920, with a large percentage being sold in the United States.

His work was the star of the 1925 International Exposition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris, a title that gave the world the term “art deco.” Lalique had his own pavilion of work, and he created a 40-foot-tall glass fountain of 136 female figurines. The structure was then illuminated by electricity, a thrill for millions of visitors.

“Glass responds to light in a variety of ways in which other materials can’t,” Wright said. “And Lalique was a master of using the properties of glass.”

Denise M. Watson, 757-4462504, denise.watson@pilotonline. com

Egrets? He’s made a few

At R and T Nautical shop on the Eastern Shore, Robert Morris sculpts them his way, using PVC pipe and patience

By Denise M. Watson The Virginian-Pilot

R and T Nautical shop in Cape Charles looks like something coughed up by the Chesapeake Bay. Gray driftwood is scattered among tables of water-stained decanters, mud-splattered whelks and a barnacle-covered lawn jockey.

Slabs of black walnut, red oak and white oak lean against the building that still looks like the gas station it once was. The shop, minutes before (or after) the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, is a necessary detour for tourists who want to carry home a whiff of the beach.

But one of the store’s most popular items is one of the few things that have never spent time in the waters or wetlands.

They are delicate egrets carved from man-made PVC pipes, birds the shop owner Robert Morris started fashioning with saw and sand paper several years ago.

The birds sway on spindly legs and bob from windows and from the concrete slab where gas pumps used to be, and a flock greets the curious by the front door of the shop.

Tracy Morris, Robert’s wife and co-owner of R and T, said the sculptures are in restaurants along the East Coast, including in Hampton Roads.

Just outside the small office where her husband cuts and sands the birds is a photo of Bo Derek holding her own PVC statue.

Yes, the original “10” Bo Derek, who appropriated cornrows in the 1970s and won over Hollywood. Robert

Robert Morris forms the neck of a Snowy Egret made from a length of PVC pipe until it cools. Morris heats the PVC with a heat gun and then shapes the edges to form the bird.

Photos by Bill Tiernan | The Virginian-Pilot Robert Morris gently holds the warm edges of a Snowy Egret made from a length of PVC pipe until it cools. Morris heats the PVC with a heat gun and then shapes the edges to form the bird.

and Tracy will gladly recall the long story of how their PVC birds have flown to California.

“There are now five birds in the Derek family,” Tracy says with a laugh and a dose of pride.

The couple started their quaint shop more than a decade ago after his mother converted the old gas station into a fabric store.

Tracy studied design in college, and Robert was always crafty but spent years doing more meat-and-potatoes labor, such as iron work and commercial fishing.

Several years ago, he heard of people making birds out of PVC. He’d studied snowy egrets for years working crab pots on the water. He thought he’d try making some.

“They were pretty ugly,” he said about his first attempts.

Tracy shakes her head when she thinks back to those

days.

Then he played with different templates, heating and softening the plastic to give the birds more grace with bent knees and softer wings, and mounting them on discs of wood. The smaller birds sell for $30 and increase in price with their size. He’s left them snowy white but has painted some in college colors for football fans. Whatever the customer wants.

He took them to craft shows, and people wiped them out. Tracy, whose gift of gab is her biggest selling point, would strike up conversations and casually mention her husband’s artwork.

People would ask, “He makes birds out of PVC pipe?

PVC drain pipe?”

That was Tracy’s cue: “Yes, and I think I happen to have one in the car.”

She says she once made a sale during a game of corn-

hole with a businessman out of Pennsylvania. He said the smaller birds might make nice trinkets for his customers.

“He ordered 300,” she said.

The Morrises no longer have to drive to craft shows.

Their shop on Lankford Highway and new and repeat customers give them what they need.

Couples in shiny SUVs stop and load up their vehicles with walnut planks to make into desks or counter tops. Small kids pluck the PVC birds and laugh as they bounce.

Morning customers can catch Robert in his shop, face mask on, sanding his birds. Or in the afternoons in a chair, outside with a beer, ready for conversation.

Recently, Tracy smiled as a family with three young girls waded through the duck decoys and bottles outside and

Robert Morris signs the wooden base of a sculpture of a Snowy Egret made from a length of PVC pipe.

Snowy Egrets made from PVC pipe mounted on drift wood by Robert Morris at his shop off Rt. 13 on the Eastern Shore at Cape Charles.

touched the birds on their way to check out the knickknacks inside, such as signs that read, “Old fishermen never die–they just smell that way.”

“You like our little store?”

Tracy asked the woman.

She said: “I love it!”

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

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Buying All Antiques & ESTATES. FURNITURE, ART GLASSWARE, ANTIQUE GUNS

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Preview 5-7; Fri. & Sat. 10-4; Sun. 11-4.

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Flea Markets/Bazaars 40th Annual Christmas Bazaar ** Craft Show Church of the Ascension, 4853 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA. Free Entry. Sat, Nov 4, 2017 from 9am to 3 pm and Sun, Nov 5, 2017 from 9am to 2pm. 50 plus vendors, bake sale, lunch service including Brunswick Stew and Beef Burgundy. Our Toys and Treasures sections with gently used items for sale. There is something for everyone!

Annual Christmas Bazaar, Free & Open to Public, Sat. Nov 4th 10am-3pm VA Beach Family Moose Center 3133 Shipps Corner Rd CRAFTERS & Vendors: Young Living, Lipsense,Avon,31,LULAROE,etc DEEP CREEK HIGH SCHOOL FALL CRAFT SHOW NOV. 18th 9-4, visit www.myvlink.org/dchsptsa/

HAYGOOD UNITED METHODIST 4713 Haygood Rd., VA Beach.

SPACES AVAILABLE $10.

Saturday, Nov. 4, 7am - 2pm

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

HOLIDAY MARKET BAZAAR, St. Andrew’s Church, 1009 W. Princess Anne Rd, Norfolk, Sat., Nov. 4, 9am-2pm. Visit our Gift & Christmas shops plus 18 booths featuring hand-crafted children’s items, jewelry, accessories, wreathes, baskets, skin care & more! There are raffles, a door-prize, music, food & flowers! Come, get in the holiday spirit & have fun!

Holly Craft Show St.Matthew’sCatholic School is hosting its annual Craft Show on November 4th from 8am-2pm. Address is 3316 Sandra Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23464, the event is held in the gym.

Christmas crafts, gifts and holiday shopping from various vendors featuring home based businesses, hand-made items and much more. For more information contact Amy Chesney 420-2455.

Olde Towne Antiques/Flea Mkt: Nov. 4, 10-2. Fantastic Finds. New location-200 County St. oldetowneportsmouth.com 405-3500.

SCANDINAVIAN CHRISTMAS BAZAAR - SONS OF NORWAY Hampton Roads Lodge Sat Nov 4th, 9 am - 3 pm. At Francis Asbury United Methodist Church. 1871 N. Great Neck Rd. Va Bch. Traditional Foods, Bake Sale, Crafts, Vendors, Gift Items, Viking Re-enactors, photo-op, 30’ Long Boat, Raffle.

Call 631-0362 or www.hrson.org or Facebook

Garage Sale - Chesapeake Deep Creek, Grassfield area Garage/Yard Sale Saturday 10/28/17 8 am until 3 pm. 304 Appaloosa Tr. Elmwood Landing in Deep Creek. Multi-family.

Garage Sale - Norfolk Roosevelt Gardens Moving Sale / Rain or Shine 2104 Dean Drive, Norfolk VA 23518 Oct. 28th, 9-5 and Oct. 29th, 12-5 Furniture, Vintage dresser sets, kitchenware, yard tools, bikes, electronics and more.

Eagle Creek Community Yard Sale Saturday 11/4~ 8am-2pm. Over 425 homes. Located in Moyock, NC just a few miles over the VA/NC state line. Lot’s of treasures to be found, this is one community sale you do NOT want to miss!

Oak Grove Meadows NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALECrimson Ivy Lane (multiple), Chesapeake, VA 23320 8 am Saturday, November 4, 2017. No Early Birds Please. Furniture, Household Items, Kitchen Items, Cloths, Toys & More.

Garage Sale - Virginia Beach Baycliff/Alanton 1321 Baycliff Drive 11/04 8amnoon Unique gift ideas, plus-size clothes, golf clubs, speakers, home goods, furniture, too much to list!

Glenwood Community Yard Sale Sat., Nov. 4th, 8am-2pm. Subdivision is located between Indian River Rd. & Salem Rd. off S. Independence Blvd.

Look for the green balloons.

Lynnhaven 620 Bethune Drive VA Bch Big Sale 10/27-29-Fishing equip, Beercans, Sports cards, Scooter, Walker, 88 Cadillac, Armoire, Collectibles

Personals Searching for EMMA, A FilipinoAmerican RN at Bayside Hospital around 1981. Dr. Jonathan M., 702-307-2699 or email ljmarven@aol.com

Battery Outlet, Inc. CAR BATTERY SPECIAL! Factory Seconds $49.95 With Exchange (for most U.S. & Foreign Cars.)

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European Accent Pieces, Paintings & Tapestries. Call Kris 757-471-1177.

SHEDS & DOG HOUSES FOR SALE -

8’ x 12’, 10’ x 12’, 10’ x 16’, 10’ x 20’, 12’ x 20’ Well Built & Reasonable. MUST SEE ! Call (757) 589-5359 or visit www.shedguy757.com

Golden Lab Mix Pups-1st shots, de-wormed, $375. 252-357-4829, 252-548-8327 Jack Russell puppies 2F utd shots and dewormed parents on site $250 each. 252-287-9025

LAB PUPS-AKC. Yellow & black pups. Strongly

bred for hunting, hunt tests and/or loyal companion.

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WANTED ANTIQUES & ESTATES 18th, 19th & 20th Century, Furniture, Artwork, China, Crystal & Collectibles.

1 Piece Or Entire Contents.

We Come To You With & Courteous & Professional Service. No Obligation Offers. Please Get My Offer Before You Sell!

Tag Sales & Estates Settled.

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Boat Trailers USED TRAILER SALE !!!

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

Boats/Rigs SeaRay Sundancer 250 1989 28 ft Cab-

in Cruiser, AC, Microwave, head and shower, Rebuilt Mercruiser w/ new exhausts, rebuilt outdrive. Asking $12000.

Can be seen by appointment. (757)286-6463

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

Call 757-481-5375.

Clothing Precious Moments figurines, also 1 plate, some with boxes, $3-$18. 757-482-0336 tg.owen@verizon.net

Firewood-Fuels

FIREWOOD-SEASONED. Full, Half & Quarter Cords.

Pickup or Delivery.

Jack Frost Firewood 430-2257

OAK FIREWOOD SALE-100% seasoned oak, $105 for half cord, $200 for full cord. Stacking available for additional charge. 757-376-3638.

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.

Dining Room Set-Solid cherry, with add a leaf, includes 6 chairs, cabinet with glass hutch, like new condition, $1250. 757-652-8886.

King-size Headboard & Footboard, good

cond $300; curio cabinet in excel cond w/4 tiers, $300; 2 lg pictures $20 each; chest of drawers, 7 deep drawers $250. Good cond. Will negotiate prices, 804-651-9042 call in morning.

Good Things To Eat AT HENLEY FARM FALL VEGETABLES

Kale, Collards, Green Beans, Sunflowers.

3484 Charity Neck Rd. 426-7501, 426-6869. Also Henley’s at Pleasant Ridge-2061 Pleasant Ridge Rd

Cindy’s Produce-Apples, grapes, pumpkin &

apple butter, mums & more. 2385 Harpers Rd., Va Beach. 10-6. 427-2346. MC/Visa

CROMWELL PRODUCE

U Pick Peanuts. Also Fresh Butterbeans, Peas, Greens, Beets & Turnips 10-5 Daily. 757-721-6226

Horses, Cattle, etc.

Southampton Stockyard, Courtland, Va. Saddles & Tack Sell at 6 PM. Horses & Ponies Sell Following the Tack. Info 804-227-3434.

Lawn & Garden FREE PICK UP of your broken or unwanted

lawn equipment. No riding mowers. Call 412-5664.

Musical Merchandise PIANO BABY GRAND-Glossy black Story &

Clark Prelude, QRS player system w/CDs, custom 1-of-a-kind. Must see! $7500 obo. 757-477-7700

Pets-Dogs,Cats,Other 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

Chihuahuas-M&F, several colors, shots/ wormed. Priced to go. 804-598-3577, will meet.

Dachshund puppies 2 males full Akc reg health guarantee 434-470-4034

Maltipoos & Shi Poos, M & F

252-207-9353

majesticmaltese.com

Mini. Schnauzers-All Colors. Super Coats.

Year Health Guarantee. www.smithschnauzers.com For More Info 434-349-3854 or 434-770-1464 Mini Schnoodles Puppies GA Health 1yr. shots dewormed. available 11/2. 3 to 10 lbs. full grown $650 757-770-3633 Multi-Gen Labradoodle pups, born 9/19, vet ck, health guarantee, 1st shots, deworming, go home 11/14, More info find us on FB @ Berkshire Doodles, call or text 7576464727, $900.

Sheltie Pups-AKC. Sable w/full white collar,

shots, dew claws. $850-$1100. 757-613-6651.

Westie-1 male, 10 wks old, ready to go, vet

checked, doggie door trained. $795. 252-473-5619

Yorkie AKC Pups Tcup 4.5-5.5lbs as adult, 2M/$700 1F/$850cash ea. 757-810-3945

Yorkie Poo Pups-Looking for a bag to hide in.

Exotic colors. Shots & training. $750. 274-2381.

Yorkie Puppies AKC, Health Guar., Family Raised, microchip 757-778-7081 www.dynamoyorkies.com

Yorkies-Females, 9 wks, shots, wormed & health record, parents on premises. $800. 757-761-5223

Power Boats/Cruisers 25 Carolina Classic, new eng, outdrive & top, always dry stored, $39,950. 757-754-2101.

SEADOO 19’ CHALLENGER JET BOAT

females. $500. 734-812-2630.

English Bulldog Pups-Reg, 1st shots,

de-wormed, fam. raised, vet checked, gorgeous, short & fat, must see. $2500. 757-408-2179.

German Shepherd Pups-AKC, large boned,

black & black & reds, temperament & quality, fam. raised, vet checked. 757-543-6288, 757-777-4902

German Shepherds. Black and tan/Sable. 15Wks old up to date shots. Asking $650. Motivated to sell.

Only 4 left. Text 7578316141 for more information.

$4395 each, asking $3200 each. 757-373-7510.

For Rent-Duplex Sajo Farm-2 BR, 1.5 BA, on lake, deck,

available now. $1195 mo incudes water/sewer.

Owner/Agent, 687-5300. Apollo Realty 1 Inc.

For Rent-Furnished Apts 5819 Northampton Blvd, Va. Bch. Rms start

Get Cash Today For Vinyl Records, CDs, Textbooks No collection too large or small. Rock, Jazz, R&B, Punk, Metal, Reggae, Country, Hip Hop, etc. Quotes 7 days weekly, 9:30am to 7pm. Call 757-962-1996 Wanted Vintage Stereo ElectronicsI buy Large groups of radio vacuum tubes, testers, amps, speakers stereo components from 70s or older 804-3877205

Administration/ General Office Administrative Assistant to the Business Office Versatile, dedicated, team player needed to support business office. Seeking highly-motivated, well-organized, over-achiever who can work in a fast paced environment. Involves general office management, formatting and printing reports, and bookkeeping. Focus on technology, attention to detail, and solid customer service. Applicants must have a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Experience with Google applications and Blackbaud is desirable. College degree preferred. Please send resume w/cover letter, salary history, and two supervisory references to ccresumes@pilotonline.com, refer to Box # 20782 in the subject line.

WAREHOUSE WORK - Material handling, general labor. Forklift experience, license and transportation required. Call 757-485-1323.

Government/ Civil Service Housing Choice Voucher Case Manager

Chesapeake Redevelopment and Housing Authority is seeking an experienced and motivated individual to perform responsible technical and professional work as a Case Manager for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV; Section 8) program, ensuring that HUD and HCV policies and regulations are met. Req. 1-2 yrs exp in case management, general clerical work and/or apartment management. Experience in Federally-assisted property management, HUD/HCV programs desirable. Must possess a valid VA driver's license. $33,312.50 to start/good benefits.

Application available online, www.crhava.org Hearing impaired use VA Relay 711. Apply to CRHA, 1468 S. Military Hwy Chesapeake, VA 23320, Fax (757) 523-1601, or e-mail, ancy_tarkenton@crhava.org.

Position open until filled. EOE; Preference given to qualified Section 3 Residents

Chrysler 2005 SEBRING LTD CONV only 32,600 miles, service records, garage kept, new radio CD/ BT. Car Fax available upon request. $6195 OBO. email: golfnva@aol.com cell: 757-635-1038 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

$300 Moves You In. $720 Mo.

Ingleside Square Apts. 3515 Gatling Ave. 466-8111

CHURCH BUS-Looks good inside & out, needs a new engine, best offer. Call 757-424-7240.

Campers/RVs 5TH WHEEL SALE

2014 Avenger 528SGS, $18,500 2014 Cougar 28SGS, $18,750 2013 Vengence 306V, $26,500 2010 Sabre, 1.5 Bath, $16,900 2006 Puma, 282RK, $9500 2004 Montana, 3255RL, $9500 SNYDER’S RV 499-8000 Processing Fee $225 www.snydersrv.com CONSIGNMENTS WANTED! Let us clean, sell, & finance your RV. Snyders RV 499-8000.

GHENT-8 Great Locations

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

Meredith Mgmt. 622-8233 www.RENTMEREDITH.com

Hyundai 2012 Sonata GLS Awesome 2012 in great condition. ONLY $6995! 1 owner 35-44 mpg. All maintenance done. 4 new tires. Test drive Call 757 706 2694

Lindenwood-831 Hayes St. 5 rms, 2 BR, gas

heat, carpet, appliances $650. 623-5193. Keystone OCEAN VIEW’S BEST-5 Locations, 1-2 BR, extras Near beach, air, laundry. www.capitalrentalsva.com

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

Keystone 2014 Bullet Premier 26RBPR Like new, ready to go! Sleeps 6, 2 pullouts, camping pkg, many extras! Va. Beach, can deliver!

757-286-6463

For Rent-Norfolk House

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

For Rent-Portsmouth House twnhmes. $725-$1800. Kline Realty 484-0123

For Rent-Peninsula House bed 2 bath, plus loft can be converted to 3rd bedroom. Cathedral ceilings, sunny skylights! Minutes to LAFB. Contact Susan Longman 757-715-1568.

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

Furnished $500/mth Call 757-340-4835

Chesapeake-Near Norfolk & Campostella Rd. Share kit. & 2 full baths. 757-373-1983.

Norfolk-Furnished room, TV, microwave, refrig, clean, ready, no pets. $500. 757-961-9066

Va. Bch-Haygood. Working female to share home w/same & help w/light chores. Fully furn, priv. bedrm, det. bath. No smoking/drugs, ref’s. $500 mo., $250 deposit. 757-708-4175, lv msg.

Va. Beach-1 BR, utils included. $600 mo. Call

571-214-1794.

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

MAYBACH 2007 57 - ULTIMATE LUXURY, NEW CONDITION, GRAY EXT., W/BLACK LEATHER INT. LOW 38K MILES, 2 TV’S & DVD PLAYER, REAR ENTERTAINMENT PKG, REFRIGERATOR, 20’ UPGRADED MAYBACH CHROME WHEELS, 2 REMOTE KEYS, ONE OWNER CLEAN CARFAX. NEW $341,000. CURRENT BOOK $149,000. ON SALE @ $96,000. CALL 1(757)373-3257.

VaDlr

757.622.1455

Landscape/Gardening 100% Drainage & Yard Cleanup, Shrub &

Attorneys

COMPLETE YARD WORK-Weeding, mulching,

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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

B & J MOVING

cable, 2 BR, no credit check. 757-717-0129.

CPR & First Aid Certified, hot meals, school activities, newborn up to 10 yrs old, $100 week.

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

Brick Block Work

Antiques & Classics

Removal & Trimming, Flower Bed Clean-Out, Tractor Work & Grading. 757-282-3823.

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

Elizabeth River Shores-$1250 inclu all utils &

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

100% YARD CLEAN UP, Mulching, Shrub

Contents hauled away, also tree limbs & shrubs.

Call 934-2258

barn. $1300 mo. 499-8000. 435-3996.

Town Center / Pembroke Beautiful mobile-

$99 AERATION

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

Moving-Hauling

Blackwater- Approx. 5 acres, house, gar. & big

16’X80’ (3)Brms, (2)Full Baths, All Appls., Like new W/D, New Carpet, Great Cond., Clean- $27K. Call: (757)288-5126/(757)714-7707.

Lawn Maintenance

ATTICS & GARAGES CLEANED

For Rent-Va.Beach House

For Sale-Mobile Home

trimming, planting & transplanting of grass, trees & shrubbery. Clean Ups, 25 Yrs Exp. 757-918-4152.

debris removal, tree service, pressure washing, lawn seeding, holiday decor. 757-839-7771.

starting at $189 + tax. Call 428-6511 for more info.

Oceana-Derby Run 08 Clayton-Mobile Home

Tree Removal, Pruning, Tractor Work & Grading, French Drains, Mulching, 757-282-3823

D & J Lawn Care-We do flowerbeds, mulching,

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

Auction - Wed. 11/1 at 11 am. 69 Chowning Dr. Hampton. Waterfront, cul-de-sac, 4BR/4.5BA, 2 fp, sunroom, 2 laundry rms, 2 car-garage, porches, deck, balcony, pool, boat dock leading to the Bay. OPEN: Sun. 10/22 & 10/29 from 1-4. 703-273-7373www.treas.gov/auctions/ treasury/rp

pilotezads.com

Additions

Oceanfront Area Motel offering weekly rates

Colonial Acres. US Treasury Dept. Public

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Additions, Sunrooms, Roofs, Decks &

For Rent-Va. Beach Apts

For Sale-Home (All)

LET DIXIE RV SELL YOUR RV!

THE #1 RV WHEELATOR IN VIRGINIA!

LET US CLEAN/SELL/FINANCE YOUR RV! Call Dennis @ 757-249-1257

business services

OCEANA/HILLTOP AREA Newly renovated

Brick waterproofing, 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. 270-0578

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

Asphalt Sealed Coating-Striping, potholes,

driveways, demolition & trash hauling, scrap metal, concrete removal, pressure washing 757-718-1072

Discounts - Driveways, Masonry, Top Soil Installed, Tree Removal, Yard Clean Up. Backhoe & Dump Truck Rentals. Lic’d/Insured. 757-714-4848

Painting/Decorating 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.

Small Repair Specialist. Affordable Pricing.

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

Plumbing/Heating/Air HONEST PLUMBING

757-408-7555. Honest prices, reliable service, military discount, emergency service.

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

Professional Services

Electrical Work 10% OFF ABSOLUTELY ANY JOB

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

Affordable Electrical, Heat, A/C & Plumbing Company. No Mess, No Spills, No Outrageous Bills!

Licensed w/VA DPOR & Insured. 757-541-7877.

Decks & Fencing Chevrolet 1970 Corvette LT-1 Coupe, Laguna Gray.

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

Jeep 1968 Commando $9500 4WD. Rebuilt.

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

Can email pics & specs!

~ 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

10% Active Military Discount On All Services Visit us: www.EasternVirginiaOrthodontics.com

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

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

Call (757) 880-5215

Healthcare/ Medical

NEW FLOORING FAST!!

Jewett 1923 touring car complete frame off in 2012, black and burgundy, runs and looks great. one of 111 know in existence. $17,500 obo.call 757-787-1116 or email tippe7deaux@ gmail.com

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

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

Home Improvements *D & J Home Improvements. Complete

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

Medical Receptionist Full & Part Time

Looking for experienced Medical office individual for Front Desk position. Compassionate, well organized person needed for fast paced office. Knowledge of insurance coding helpful. Only Medical Office Experienced Individuals need apply. Email resume to millerp@atlanticortho.com

Buses

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

for family business ~ Levinsky Electric. Full MED Ins., paid vacation/overtime. Mike 757-714-7522.

Factory/ Warehouse

good cond, reduced to $14,400. 757-752-5424.

For Rent-Norfolk Apts

ELECTRICIAN - Exp. in commercial & residential

ELECTRICIANS

Toyota 2015 Camry LE, senior driven, very

A Newer Remodeled 1 BR apt., walk-in closet,

Building & Construction/ Skilled Trades

Available in Norfolk. Must have journeyman’s card, transportation & valid driver’s license.

GOV’T SCALE PAY and BENEFITS. Apply at 2972 Holland Rd., Va. Beach, 23453 or e-mail resume to info@hittelectric.com. EOE.

ZERO DOWN? BAD CREDIT?

CALL 757-717-1715 VA DLR

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

Hampton Townhouse for rent. $1295/mo. 2

FREON 12 WANTED:Certified buyer will pick up and pay CASH for R12 cylinder and cases of cans (312)291-9169, RefrigerantFinders.com

NEED A CAR?

CALL 757-717-1715 VA DLR

at $45.99 + tax daily & $225+ tax wkly. 460-1000.

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.

If interested call John at (757) 588-6008, please leave a message and your call will be returned ASAP I work 9-6 daily M-F. Please no calls after 8 p.m.

ZERO DOWN? BAD CREDIT?

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

Churchland, W. Branch, Suffolk Homes, apts,

Accordion WantedOlder model ok, also looking for old amplifier I will pay cash 804-387-7205

NEED A CAR?

Automobiles for Sale Toyota 2011 Prius Two Hatchback 5D I4 Hybrid One owner, garage kept, white ext./grey int., clean in & out, reliable, 40-50 MPG, 15,900 miles, dealer service records, very good condition. $11,500.00 firm. Photo’s available upon request.

Burial/Cemetery Plot Rosewood-2 spaces w/vaults, current value is

#01A Black Sifted TOPSOIL

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

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

Chevy 2002 Camaro 1 owner, V-6, T-top, low mis., nice, $3900. 757-647-3954.

Bridge law firm. Min. 10 years exp. required. Email resume to ahancock@jonesfirmva.com.

For Rent-Portsmouth Apts

Topsoil-Mulch

kept in storage Kitty Hawk NC. Exceptional cond, 70K mis., t-top, leather, stainess tuned exhaust, 6 spd, manual, $8000 obo. 252-202-2667.

Law Legal

Sports Equipment Matthews Bow With Quiver, arrows & carrying case. New string, $500. 757-621-2509.

Automobiles for Sale Chevy 1996 Camaro Z28, Colorado Car,

Litigation paralegal needed for Great

Granby HS Area-Must see. Military personnel close to base. 2 BR duplex furnished, 1.5 BA, liv rm, din rm, kit./great rm comb, duplex 1st floor, driveway & small yd, all utils, oil heat inclu. $1500 mo. Available now. 641-9779.

Immanuel Care Home Healthcare is Hiring for PCA’s, CNA’s, NA’s and RN’s.

Contact HR at 757-547-8400

Dachshunds-Mini, AKC, 1st shots, males &

Full time experienced medical secretary/surgery scheduler needed for orthopaedic practice in Virginia beach. Must be compassionate and organized with excellent communication skills, medical terminology and computerized surgery scheduling experience. Email resume to hogged@atlanticortho.com

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

DENTAL ASSISTANT Eastern Shore-Cape Charles Exp Preferred-Travel Provided 757-331-1589

AKC ENG SPRINGER PUPS 757-690-3052

Medical Secretary/ Surgery Scheduler

shots/wormed. $650. 757-642-0833.

Toy Poodle puppies F,M. UKC registered.

Very cute! $600 cell 7575356609

757-474-1303

Healthcare/ Medical

Lab Pups-All colors, AKC, OFA, hunting pedigree,

STAMP COLLECTIONS

Coin Collections

APPLIANCES - Refrigerator $195;

Articles For Sale

GOLDENDOODLES, parents on site, vet ck guarantee, shots & wormed, $950. & up 757-620-6026

I BUY COINS

Appliances A/C $99; Stove $125; Freezer $150; Washer $150; Dryer $125; Dishwasher $100. All Items Like New. DELIVERY AVAIL 757-447-7347

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

RAGDOLL KITTENS $950 TICA Health guarantee spayed/neutered before leaving. 651-2059

Horse & Tack Auction, Sat., Nov. 4

Garage Sale - Other Cities

Pets-Dogs,Cats,Other Golden Doodle Pups-8 wks., dew claws

AIR-DUCT CLEANING

Mercedes Benz 1996 320 SL Sport Red Ext./ Tan Int. new convertible top & hard top, Bose system. Beautiful Showroom cond. only 58K miles. “must see”. $9,500 Ken 757-407-4707

Automobiles for Sale Cadillac 2006 DTS Luxury II Sedan $6500. Excellent/clean condition.Call Pat Maloney 642-2920

UNIVERSAL DUCT CLEANING FREE INSPECTIONS Member BBB 757-502-0200

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

House Cleaning

Pruning. Trimming, Removal. Firewood.

Free Estimates. Licensed & Insured. 420-6396

*All Seasons Cleaning* professional, reliable, affordable, provides weekly, bi-wkly, monthly, move in/out services. Call Heather 757-696-2255.

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

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Wanted Automobiles

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

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

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

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

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

Motor Homes

4-Wheel Drives

Coachmen 1995 31’ clean, new insp $12,995 Processing Fee $225. Snyder’s RV 499-8000.

Motorcycles Harley 2005 Dyna Super Glide, barn find,

700 mi, new insp, upgrades $5500. 757-482-4354

Honda 2003 VTX1800R One owner, garage kept.

30600 miles, good condition. Saddlebags, tool pouch, trunk available. $3500. call 757 403-8488.

Honda 2014 CBR500R Sport gar kept, 140

mis, red/black, brand new cond, $4850. 228-6656

Chevrolet 2008 Tahoe It is in great shape mechanically. Clean CARFAX report showing no accidents ever. We came across no weird mechanical warning lights lit up in the dashboard, noticed no disconcerting sounds, found no weird leaks underneath etc.

Drives great.

Suzuki 2009 M109R Power cruiser with under 13K miles. $6000 to ride away. Contact me at 757-377-0740.

Sport Utility Vehicles

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Dodge 2013 Journey, excel cond, new engine

less than 5K mis, Jan insp, $13,000. 757-604-5097

Isuzu 2002 Rodeo, clean, no accidents, 115K mis., Michelins, 5 spd, $2495. 757-721-9546.

Jeep 2001 Grand Cherokee 4X4, new

tires/insp, 164K, excel cond, $3100. 354-5372

Jeep 2002 Liberty, loaded, leather, new tires, very clean, low mis., $4000. 757-816-8369.

Saturn 2004 Vue, 2WD, Honda V-6, auto, new 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

Tractors & Trailers Three rail motorcycle trailer will handle one large bike and two smaller bikes call 757 7556631 ramp, oversize wheels and spare tire $700.00 OBO

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CASH PAID FOR JUNK and/or salvaged

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