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OCEANA SAILORS GIVE BACK. Oceana Sailors participated in a special holiday breakfast.

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More than 20 years of serving the Hampton Roads Navy family

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Navy to launch new branding campaign, tagline at Army-Navy game From Navy Recruiting Command Public Affairs MILLINGTON, TENN.

The Army-Navy football game is one of the oldest and most storied contests in the history of collegiate athletics. On Saturday, Dec. 9, in Philadelphia the U.S. Navy will use the occasion to tell a new story about itself, as it launches a new, multifaceted branding campaign aimed at attracting a new generation of recruits.

The launch will also mark the debut of the Navy’s new tagline, “Forged by the Sea.” “The Army-Navy game is one of the most revered and watched contests in college sports and we wanted to take advantage of this unique opportunity to introduce the new brand and tagline on an occasion where the spirit of competition and military service are being celebrated,” Commanding Officer of Navy Recruiting Command (NRC) Rear Adm. Pete Garvin said. “We’re proud and ex-

the game and the new tagline. Facebook Live cited to be a part of such a great event.”

“Sea to Stars,” the first TV commercial will be used to create an Army-Navy game featuring the new tagline and branding, will day show that will provide an exclusive secair on CBS during the second quarter of the ond-screen experience for fans watching the Army-Navy game, as well as on the video game at home. Called “Sea It Live,” the show will be hosted by screens in the two active duty stadium. A secNaval Acadond commeremy alumni cial, “Game,” and will feawill also air ture 10-15 segin-stadium. ments throughThe new comout the day of mercials can be the game. In viewed on the between segNavy Live blog MC3 Kyle Hafer ments, the at http://www.

Facebook page navy.mil/forged. U.S. Navy’s new Logo, brand and tagline.

There will will be populatalso be a wide range of innovative social ed with unique content that highlights Sailmedia initiatives before, during and after ors and their unique stories. the game, including five augmented reality After the game, a street team will capture filters on the NRC’s Facebook platform that Sailors’ reactions and feelings about the new allow fans to creatively celebrate the Navy, tagline and commercials in real time and post

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The U.S. Navy will deploy a team of deep water salvage experts to search for the C-2A Greyhound aircraft that crashed in the Philippine Sea on the way to USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Nov. 22.

While the aircraft’s last position on the surface of the water is known, the depth of water in that area exceeds 16,000 feet, beyond the capabilities of salvage assets in theater.

In the coming days, a team of deep water salvage experts led by United States Navy’s Supervisor of Salvage and

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Diving (SUPSALV) will deploy from Washington, D.C. The salvage team will embark a U.S. Navy-contracted salvage vessel in Japan and proceed to the crash site at sea. Once on station, highly skilled operators will search for the aircraft’s emergency relocation pinger with a U.S. Navy-owned towed pinger locator (TPL-25) system.

If the search is successful, additional deep water salvage assets will deploy to survey and recover the aircraft. Every effort will be made to recover the fallen Sailors.

Assigned to Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC 30) forward deployed to Japan, the C-2A aircraft

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on NRC’s Twitter page, while calling on followers to share their own thoughts.

Garvin said the game-day launch represents only the first wave of an integrated marketing campaign that will include a steady level of advertising on digital and social media platforms during the winter, before a full rollout in March. Additional marketing elements will debut throughout the year.

“The Navy is now recruiting young men and women of the centennial generation, who have different goals, expectations and information-gathering habits than their millennial predecessors,” Garvin said. “As such, the Navy recognized the necessity to develop a new marketing campaign and media strategy that more effectively reach, educate and inspire the best-and-brightest prospective recruits.”

The genesis of the new campaign was in the spring of 2016, when the Navy selected a new marketing agency, known as the Navy Partnership – led by Young & Rubicam (Y&R) – and directed it to create an enduring and authentic brand identity, tagline and unified marketing strategy to inspire and motivate potential recruits to join.

In the summer of 2016, the Navy Partner-

By MC2 Tommy Gooley USS Harry S. Truman Public Affairs ATLANTIC OCEAN

U.S. Navy photo The TPL-25 System used for locating emergency relocation pingers on downed Navy and commercial aircraft down to a maximum depth of 20,000 feet anywhere in the world.

was carrying 11 crew and passengers when it crashed.

Eight personnel were recovered immediately by U.S. Navy Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC 12). For the next three days, Ronald Reagan led combined search and

GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY Sailors from Navy Region Mid-Atlantic and Naval Ocean Processing Facility volunteer in preparations for the ForKids holiday shop Dec. 4.

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rescue for three Sailors with the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF), covering nearly 1,000 square nautical miles before ending the search.

An investigation is in progress.

Dec. 7, 1941: a day America will never forget. An attack on the U.S. Navy Pacific fleet in Pearl Harbor. More than 2,400 Americans lost their lives.

Twenty-one ships were sunk or damaged. More than 300 aircraft were destroyed.

“I was in the ward room eating breakfast about 0755 when a short signal on the ship’s air raid alarm

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was made,” Lt. Cmdr. S. G. Fuqua said of the USS Arizona. “I immediately went to the phone and called the Officer-of-the-Deck to sound general quarters.”

“I saw approximately 15 torpedo planes which had come in to the attack from the direction of the Navy Yard. These planes also strafed the ship after releasing their torpedoes.

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FOCUSING ON BODY AND MIND

By MC3 Brian Sipe USS George Washington Public Affairs NEWPORT NEWS

Whenever someone thinks of a workout, the ďŹ rst thing that may come to their mind might be running or weightlifting, but there are many more activities that one can do, including yoga.

On the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), Sailors have the opportunity to attend yoga classes, on a ďŹ rst come ďŹ rst serve basis, at the oating accommodation facility (FAF). “It doesn’t matter if you’ve done it before,â€? said Lt. Karla Krasnoselsky, the instructor of the yoga class. “Anyone who is interested can come and participate in a class no matter

how much experience they have. I wanted to give anyone an opportunity to get a workout without having to leave the FAF.�

Krasnoselsky encourages anyone and everyone to come join in and take part in the yoga classes. Both Sailors with experience and those that are new to yoga are welcome in the classes as Krasnoselsky said the sessions are run with safety and a good workout in mind. “We don’t want it to feel painful,� said Krasnoselsky. “We want it to feel, as we say here, delicious. I encourage that if anything starts hurting during a pose to not do it or to modify it. We come for a good workout and to feel relaxed, not to hurt something.�

The classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1200 in the FAF gym. Accord-

ing to Krasnoselsky, Tuesdays are high intensity with a lot of sweating and Thursdays are less intense sessions where you focus on being mindful of your movements. “I feel so good after doing it,� said Interior Communication Specialist Seaman Kenya Rocha, a regular of the yoga classes. “You just feel so lightweight and upbeat afterward and I love it. Everyone else in my department is just moping around and I’m over there feeling great. I even try the poses at home and after I’m done weightlifting to get that feeling.�

Along with Rocha, other Sailors who took the class said that they feel much better after they started going to the sessions. Sailors said they started off not knowing if they would like it, but ended up coming back after they realized how good they felt and how much fun they had. “It doesn’t only help with physical health

either,â€? said Krasnoselsky. “It also helps with mental health. It encourages you to not just be exible, but to be mindful of all the movements you make during a session.â€?

According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, studies suggest that practicing yoga might have health beneďŹ ts such as reducing heart rate and blood pressure. It may also help relieve anxiety and depression in some individuals.

George Washington Sailors are invited to attend and for more information, they can contact Lt. Karla Krasnoselsky in the FAF gym for further details.

For more news from USS George Washington (CVN 73), visit www.navy.mil/ local/cvn73/.

The service member’s support system Fleet and Family Support Program offers assistance to Sailors

By MCSA Steven Young USS George Washington Public Affairs NEWPORT NEWS

Being in control of personal situations in everyday life is a goal that many service members strive to achieve. No matter how much effort is put into keeping endeavors on track it is inevitable that somewhere down the line unforeseen complications will arise. For the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) Sailors and their families, the Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP) is there to lend a helping hand when personal or family oriented difďŹ culties come about.

The mission of the Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP) is to maximize the physical, emotional, and social development of Navy families. “Fleet and Family Support program is the support for our military service members and their families,� said Deanne Noel, an education services facilitator for FFSP. “We know that the military can sometimes put a strain on family life, so we provide resources that will help those families through those stressful situations.�

FFSP offers various services to Sailors and their families such as Deployment and Mobilization Support, Personal Financial Management (PFM), Domestic Abuse Victim Advocacy (DAVA) and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR).

“We provide any kind of resource that a military member or a family member may need really from cradle to grave,� said Noel. “We have parenting classes, stress management, anger management, relationship classes; the list just goes on and on.�

Noel recollected personal experiences she has had with Sailors. “I remember having a service member that was enrolled in anger management,â€? said Noel. “He was very frustrated and felt like he was being treated unfairly by his chain of command, and as a result, he had gotten into some trouble. The ďŹ rst time we met he was very disengaged; he had an attitude of ‘Let me just do my time in this program and get out of here.’â€?

By the end of the class, he was very engaged and continued to contact me throughout his deployment. Now he’s doing a lot better and that gives us a sense of pride and accomplishment. That’s what we enjoy doing, it’s our passion. When we can make service members lives a little bit easier, that’s how we serve.�

In the event that a Sailor or family member is seeking assistance that FFSP cannot provide, FFSP will still do their part in assisting that service member to the best of their ability. “If there is something that we can’t provide for a service member we will at the very least offer information and referrals to help guide them in the right direction,� said Richard E. Tumblin, an advocacy clinical counselor with FFSP.

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We know that the military can sometimes put a strain on family life, so we provide resources that will help those families through those stressful situations.�

Deanne Noel, education services facilitator for FFSP

“We work very closely with different organizations so it really is something of a team effort with the common goal of assisting our service members in whatever it is they may need.�

Regardless of the situation, Sailors can be certain that there is a support system in place to assist them and their families through any hardship that they may be experiencing. For more information about the Fleet and Family Support Program, Sailors can visit any of the eight FFSP locations in the Norfolk region, or visit their website at www.cnic.navy.mil/ navylifema.

For more news from USS George Washington (CVN 73), visit www.navy. mil/local/cvn73/.

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NEWS FROM NAS OCEANA OCEANA SAILORS GIVE BACK; PROVIDE HOLIDAY BREAKFAST TO STUDENTS, FAMILIES.

By MC2 Jacob S. Richardson NAS Oceana Public Affairs VIRGINIA BEACH

Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Sailors participated in a special holiday breakfast at Seatack Elementary school Dec. 8, serving breakfast to students and their families. The event gives NAS Oceana and its Sailors a way to give back to the community and support positive educational experiences for local students.

“I wanted to come out to show support and show a positive face to the kids for the holiday season,” said Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Joshua Jackson.

“My favorite part about volunteering is being able to show kids that if they do well and work hard, there is an achievable dream that they can get to and that their opportunities are endless in this world.”

NAS Oceana and Seatack elementary school have worked in unison on many events over the years through their combined dedication to the Achievable Dream program.

An Achievable Dream is a nonprofit organization that was designed to offer children a quality education in a nurturing environment, the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with caring adults, and the chance to take part in engaging enrichment activities during both the academic day

and outside of school hours.

“A lot of families are split and sometimes the only meeting point is the activities that the kids have together, so it makes it easier for everybody to come together at events like this,” said Tanisha Williams, parent-teacher association president. “As faculty or volunteers, we try to connect with the families and make things more personable at the school. We love having the military be able to come and help by serving the food here today.”

Seatack school principal, Vincent Darby said the Navy volunteers have been instrumental with what the school has been doing since they became an Achievable Dream Academy, and have been key partners in helping them with many activities at the school.

“Today we had over 200 parents come to this event with their kids, and it connects them to something positive. We could not have served everyone here today without the help of the Navy volunteers, so they really helped us facilitate this event successfully,” said Darby “Some of our boys and girls don’t always have positive people in their lives, so to see the Navy volunteers come out to the school in a very positive way gives them something to aspire to, and helps plant the seeds for success when they grow up.”

Photos by MC2 Luke Edwards Sailors attached to Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana greet Seatack Elementary students as they arrive to school for a special holiday breakfast Dec. 8. The event gives NAS Oceana and its Sailors a way to give back to the community and support positive educational experiences for local students.

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Sailors attached to Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana serve Seatack Elementary students a special holiday breakfast Dec. 8. NAS Oceana and Seatack elementary school have worked in unison on many events over the years though their combined dedication to the Achievable Dream program.

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Giving back to the community

By MC3 Lindsay Preston The Flagship staff NORFOLK

Sailors from Navy Region Mid-Atlantic and Naval Ocean Processing Facility volunteer in preparations for the ForKids holiday shop Dec. 4.

ForKids is a nonprofit organization that aims to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty for families and children. To address the individualized needs of families within their program, ForKids provides several services including housing-focused case management, life skills training, job coaching, mental health services, children’s education programming and a thrift store.

“Through the hard work of our staff, volunteers and partners, we are able to create innovative programs to assist in breaking the cycle of homelessness,” said ForKids community engagement coordinator Katie McCarthy. “We want to thank the Sailors who came out today to help us give families a better opportunity to celebrate the holidays this year.”

The Holiday shop is an annual event that runs for two weeks in December at the Good Mojo thrift store. Good Mojo owned

by ForKids and provides household goods, school supplies and holiday support. Families in the program earn “Mojo Bucks” by meeting program goals and are able to shop for supplies as they regain housing stability.

Last year Good Mojo distributed essential household goods and supplies to more than 950 families.

“We believe it is our responsibility to educate others about the complex nature of homelessness and advocate for changes in community policies and programs,” McCarthy said. “Today, ForKids is one of the largest providers for homeless families in Virginia and last year we provided housing services to 366 families.”

Sailors sorted through food, house supplies and toys to help prepare the Holiday Shop which will begin Dec. 11 to Dec. 20.

“This time of year is always a reminder of the things we should be thankful for and we

Photos by MC3 Lindsay Preston Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Nina Kim assembles a food bag at Good Mojo thrift store. Good Mojo is owned by ForKids and provides household goods, school supplies and holiday support.

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It’s always a great feeling to help out families in need. Even a small act of kindness like volunteering can make a difference in a child’s life.”

Katie McCarthy, ForKids community engagement coordinator can show our gratitude by giving back to the community,” said Quartermaster 2nd Class Brandon Gould. “It’s always a great feeling to help out families in need. Even a small act of kindness like volunteering can make a difference in a child’s life.”

For more information visit www.forkidsva.org.

From the left, Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Nina Kim, Qaurtermaster 2nd Class Brandon Gould and Sonar Technician 3rd Class Marcus Barco sort through toys at Good Mojo thrift store. Good Mojo is owned by ForKids and provides household goods, school supplies and holiday support.

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4 changes you need to know about My Navy Portal From Naval Education and Training Command Public Affairs PENSACOLA, FLA.

Sailors will see four updates when they log into My Navy Portal (MNP), starting Dec. 6.

MNP is designed to combine personnel, training and education websites for Sailors into one easy-to-use location at https:// my.navy.mil. The site provides Sailors with a single self-service portal to manage their careers from the day they join to the day they separate.

The latest updates are: 1. The login page has a new look and gives Sailors the option of a low or high bandwidth site. The “Quick Links” and “About MNP” pages have also been redesigned to be more user-friendly.

2. A new appointment scheduler feature allows Sailors to make and manage appointments with a Navy College education counselor for career and voluntary education (VOLED) guidance and to set up taking academic and foreign language tests. The scheduler is in the “Training, Education, Qualifications” Career and Life Event section. This

complements services already offered by the Navy College Program website and mobile application, as well as language testing managed by the Center for Language, Regional Expertise and Culture.

3. As a result of Sailor feedback, the General Military Training (GMT) page has been redesigned so that course listings are now in a format that is easier to read and understand, making it easier to complete mandatory training. The new GMT page is found by going to “Professional Resources,” “General Skills Training” and then “General Military Training (GMT).”

4. MNP now has 10 Career and Life Event (CLE) categories, which organize content based on real tasks that Sailors must perform to manage their careers. The “Collateral Duty” CLE has been removed and the information added into the “Performance” CLE. The other nine CLEs continue to be “New to the Navy,” “Advancement & Promotion,” “Assignment, Leave, Travel,” “Career Continuation,” “Deployment,” “Pay & Benefits,” “Retirement & Separation,” “Sailor & Family Support,” and “Training, Education, Qualifications.” All 10 CLEs are available as buttons

U.S. Navy photo illustration The U.S. Navy has updated My Navy Portal (MNP), a web portal designed to combine several personnel, training and education websites for Sailors into one easy-to-use location at https:// my.navy.mil. MNP provides Sailors a single self-service portal to manage their careers from the day they join to the day they separate. The latest updates include a new login page, an appointment scheduler, General Military Training page redesign, and an update to the “Career and Life Event” categories.

on the bottom of the first page Sailors see when they log in or from the top menu under “Career & Life Events.”

Sailors are encouraged to continue providing feedback by visiting the feedback section or using the page-specific feedback feature.

Sailors who need help desk support can contact 1-855-NAVY-311 (1-855-628-9311), submit a service request through MNP or email MNP_helpdesk@navy.mil.

PROTECTING THE HOMEFRONT: FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM MAKES IMPACT

By MCSN Marlan Sawyer USS George Washington Public Affairs NEWPORT NEWS

Sailors that struggle at home don’t have to face it alone.

It is important to maintain a healthy, happy personal life so it doesn’t affect Sailors’ performance in the workplace.

The Family Advocacy Program works to prevent those struggles, including domestic abuse, by providing information and training to Sailors and their families. The ultimate goal is to maintain a Sailor’s mission readiness. By teaching each Sailor how to prevent and respond to abuse, the Navy can operate more efficiently.

“There are many signs of domestic violence, with some being harder to detect,” said Lt. Travis Kelley, a Family Advocacy Program (FAP) representative aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). “The signs can range from isolation from friends and family to physical injury.”

FAP is a Department of Defense (DOD) program that provides domestic and child abuse prevention efforts, early identification and intervention support for victims and treatment for offenders.

“FAP assists the Navy by providing victim advocates,” said Deanne Noel, educational services facilitator at the Newport News Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC).

“The primary goals of the FAP are to prevent domestic violence by encouraging people to examine their own behavior. After self-examination, they then take the steps to learn and practice healthy behaviors.

The FAP provides a variety of treatment services to meet the needs of individuals and families. It provides counseling, case management, treatment groups, and refers families to military or civilian resources, as necessary.”

Noel also said that a lot of victims and abusers have witnessed some form of domestic violence in their childhood, most likely from their parents.

“I like helping couples convert their negative energy into positive energy,” said Noel.

“Maintaining a healthy relationship is an important domestic violence prevention tactic. The impact that domestic violence can have on a family is unimaginable, especially children.

Unfortunately, this results in either one of two things.

The child either becomes a victim or abuser, or they make sure to never treat anyone that way because they remember how they felt when it happened to them. It is definitely one of those epidemics that can continue and cycle through multiple generations if not treated quickly and properly.”

Noel’s coworkers also enjoy helping Sailors and their partners maintain healthy relationships through couples counseling.

“The impact I have on someone’s life makes me take pride in what I do,” said Bernice Vinson, a counselor for the FAP program at FFSC Newport News. “The FAP is here to give that victim the courage to speak up and receive support. Victims are not alone throughout their personal struggles. The number of people who have been suffering for days, months or even years would surprise you. All it takes is one deep, personal conversation. People know that we are genuine and that we want the best for them.”

According to Navy.mil, “Navy Leader’s Guide for Managing Sailors in Distress”, Sailors are required to complete annual training on the dynamics of domestic violence and

can do so through in-person training from the FFSC or the Domestic Violence Prevention (DVP) mobile application. The Navy’s DVP app is a mobile training and resource tool that provides easy access to information and training that satisfies the Navy’s General Military Training (GMT) requirements for Domestic Violence Prevention.

“This app makes information regarding domestic violence easily accessible,” said Kelley. “Technology is definitely the future, so it’s great to see that an app was developed since the majority of Sailors are on their phone throughout the day. The information on the mobile app is very thorough. It benefits Sailors because they can access the information anywhere, anytime. This app could be the very thing that saves that Sailor that is going through a crisis.”

Kelley also said that although the app is primarily geared towards active-duty and reserve service members, civilians and dependents can use it.

“The DVP app can be downloaded from several app stores free of charge,” said Kelley. “There is no reason that anyone should not have this app. It has had a profound effect on the number of cases that the FAP deals with as well as the severity of the cases. I want all Sailors to reach out to their local FFSC to receive information about the services and reporting options provided.

All victims can receive medical treatment from a military provider and disclose abuse to receive confidential support and collaboration with a victim advocate.”

Kelley noted that victims have two options when reporting domestic abuse. They can either file a restricted or unrestricted report.

According to navy.mil, “An unrestricted report may be made to security, an ombudsman, or the service member’s chain of command and may be followed by administrative action. A restricted report can only be received by a FAP clinician, victim advocate or healthcare provider, who can then offer a restricted report as an option.

(If the report is made to anyone else, including an ombudsman, the report becomes unrestricted.) A restricted report allows the victim to seek medical services, counseling, and access other resources without involving the command or security in the incident. FAP and healthcare personnel will discuss the benefits and limitations of a restricted report with the victim so that an informed decision can be made. The victim can utilize advocacy and counseling to explore his/her options and can take their time in deciding when or if he or she wants to involve others. A victim always has the option to change a restricted report to an unrestricted report.”

According to Noel, the more common classes that Sailors enroll in are Building Effective Anger Management Skills (BEAMS), Building Healthy Relationships, Couples Workshop and Stress Management. Courses are offered daily at each of the eight FFSCs located throughout the Hampton Roads area. The classes also rotate between locations, making it more convenient for those interested.

If interested, Sailors can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or visit the nearest installation Fleet and Family Support Center to locate a victim advocate in the nearest area.

For more news from USS George Washington (CVN 73), visit www.navy.mil /local /cvn73/.

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Zirkle challenges reserve Sailors to be Ready to Win

By MC2 Sean Rinner Navy Reserve Force Public Affairs NORFOLK

The Navy Reserve Force is in the process of launching a new action plan placing emphasis on four key focus areas: simplify, enable, leverage, and resource. Commander, Navy Reserve Forces Command (CNRFC) is driving this culture of change.

Rear Adm. Matthew Zirkle, director of innovation for the Office of the Chief of Navy Reserve, briefed the CNRFC staff on “Ready to Win” (R2W), a call to action designed to hone and deliver on-demand combat ready capabilities to the fleet, encourage innovation and urgency of action.

R2W is designed around the Navy Reserve’s guiding principles of warfighting, innovation and teamwork and is being implemented to help preserve strategic depth and deliver relevant operational capability to rapidly increase the agility and lethality of the Navy’s total force.

“Under each of these focus areas we have both a flag champion and an FTS (full time support) O-6 leading Headquarters level efforts,” Zirkle said.

Individually, each of the four focus areas aims to improve a different aspect of operations, but collectively they help to create a well-rounded Navy Reserve Force.

Simplifying the way Reserve Sailors support the fleet through the streamlining of activities, programs and poli-

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The ownership is actually on all of you to make a difference here. combat ready capability to the fleet— that is what this action plan is all about.”

Rear Adm. Matthew Zirkle cies helps with efficiency which in turn enables and provides effective warfighting capabilities to the fleet. Additionally, leveraging civilian skills and partnerships with industry and academia help to further enhance Reserve contributions to the fleet.

In an effort to maintain America’s maritime superiority it is essential that the entire Reserve Force focus their actions at every level. Therefore, improved readiness of systems and processes are a requirement. The R2W action plan improves the Navy Reserve’s ability to not only provide operational support, but also strategic depth, helping produce better prepared Sailors to support the fleet.

The R2W action plan is scheduled to begin initial roll out in early January 2018. There will be a website launch and a special edition of The Navy Reservist Magazine (TNR).

“The ownership is actually on all of you to make a difference here. combat ready capability to the fleet--that is what this action plan is all about,” Zirkle said.

For more information on R2W contact the CNRFC Public Affairs Team at CNRFC_ PAO@navy.mil.

For more news from Commander, Navy Reserve Force, visit www.navy.mil/local/nrf/.

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MC2 Thomas Gooley Lt. John Larnerd signals to launch an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the “Gladiators” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 from the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman. Truman is currently underway conducting carrier qualifications in preparation for future operations.

FORGED | a day America

will never forget Continued from A1 MC1 Nathan Laird Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson poses for a photo with the team behind the Navy’s new tagline, “Forged by the Sea”, at a mobile Navy recruiting display at the 2017 Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia.

| Navy selects new marketing agency to broaden their reach BRANDING

Continued from A1 ship began a series of immersion trips, interviews with current and former Sailors, and qualitative and quantitative research with 17 to 21-yearold members of the emerging centennial generation in cities across the country.

The research helped the Navy gain a deeper understanding of the mindset and career goals of centennials, their perceptions of the Navy and what might motivate them to choose the Navy as a career.

“What we found was that there was nearly 100 percent awareness of the Navy, but zero percent understanding of the Navy’s full mission, reach and influence,” Head of the Navy Partnership and managing director at Y&R Memphis, Ken Dowling said. “Centennials saw the Navy’s purpose as one dimensional and strongly tied to defense and combat. The things that set the Navy apart from other branches of the military weren’t well-defined and there was limited awareness of the wide range of career opportunities the Navy offers.”

The research also showed that centennials who were interested in a Navy career were looking for meaningful adventure, a creative and innovative environment and the strength that comes from being a member of a unified team.

Armed with its research, the

Navy Partnership began the creative process, considering a variety of brand identities and thousands of taglines before eventually narrowing the options to six. The taglines and brand elements were tested not only with centennials but also current enlisted Sailors, officers, Navy veterans and key influencers.

According to Garvin, getting the support of current Navy personnel and veterans was essential to creating a genuine brand identity and tagline “Forged by the Sea” was overwhelmingly selected as the new tagline by the various focus groups. It effectively communicates that the Navy has evolved in response to the sea, and that Sailors are tested and shaped by the Navy and their sea experience, becoming better versions of themselves.

Garvin said the Navy has tried to remain nimble when it comes to evaluating and enhancing its marketing and communications efforts to recruit new generations of Sailors. While the Navy has consistently met or exceeded its annual recruiting goals, the market is tightening and recruiting goals and standards are trending upward.

“Over the years, we have changed our tagline several times to capture everything

A holiday reunion for Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 as the squadron returns home to NAS Norfolk From Naval Air Force Atlantic Public Affairs NORFOLK

More than 160 men and women and five E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft of the “Bluetails” of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121 returned home just in time for the holidays on Dec. 5, following their six-month deployment aboard the Bremerton, Washington-based nuclearpowered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

The squadron, commanded

by Cmdr. Michael Finn, left its home base of Naval Air Station (NAS) Norfolk June 3 on a regularly scheduled deployment as part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (CSG 11) and steamed via U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleet areas of operations (AOO) to the Arabian Gulf in the U.S. 5th Fleet AOO. “I’m extremely proud of the men and women of the Bluetails,” said Finn, commanding officer of VAW-121. “The team did outstanding work in

the 5th Fleet AOO in support of Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) in Iraq and Syria. They provided an unmatched capability in theater to paint a picture of the battlespace in real time that directly protected troops on the ground. It’s been a busy year with a compressed, cross-coast work-up cycle and six-month deployment to the Arabian Gulf. Now it’s time for the Bluetails to get back home and enjoy some time with their families and friends.”

Rear Adm. Bill Byrne and subsequently Rear Adm. Gregory Harris, commander of CSG 11, conducted maritime and theater security operation efforts and missions supporting OIR. While conducting flight operations from the Arabian Gulf, the Bluetails flew 276 sorties, of which 132 were combat missions. The aircrew logged 1,454 flight hours — 1, 020.7 in combat.

“Flying the E-2 Hawkeye is a challenging experience for any pilot, but the E-2D brings

our great Navy represents in just a few simple words,” Garvin said. “After much research and creative development, we emerged with a deep understanding of our organization’s purpose and potential – all of which tie back to the sea. For more than 200 years our Sailors have been tested and shaped by the sea. Our new tagline perfectly captures the transformative impact the Navy and the sea has on our Sailors.”

The introduction of “Forged by the Sea,” the national airing of “Sea to Stars,” and the other marketing initiatives centered around the Army-Navy game will serve as the first taste of a major brand rollout and fully integrated marketing campaign that will launch in March 2018.

The campaign will represent a media strategy shift for the Navy, as it will be viewed prominently on the online and social media platforms most popular with prospective recruits, ensuring the Navy is reaching the right audience, at the right time, on the most appropriate media platforms to maximize impact. The increased emphasis on digital and social media marketing will also enable the Navy to more precisely measure the campaign’s effectiveness.

“Traditional TV and print advertising will continue to play an important role in the media strategy, generating wide awareness of the new Navy brand and enhancing perceptions of the Navy with older influencer groups” Dowling said. “However, with

the digital shift, those with more traditional media consumption habits will see fewer Navy TV commercials and print ads than in years past.

At the same time, the primary target audience will see many more Navy messages and in contexts that resonate with them and are more effective at motivating them to become a qualified Navy lead.”

From mid-December to early March, NRC will run a steady advertising campaign on a range of digital and social media platforms. The campaign will feature “Sea to Stars,” “Game,” a series of six-second commercials, and a variety of banner advertisements.

In March, two additional commercials and digital and social media components will be completed, www.navy. com will be updated and NRC will launch its fully integrated campaign.

“Our new brand platform, tagline and marketing strategy would not be possible without the incredible participation of Sailors, veterans and other key stakeholders who participated in the research, creative development and testing. The access and feedback were invaluable as we forged our new brand,” Garvin said. “Their contributions will help ensure that “Forged by the Sea” and our future marketing efforts resonate with the Navy community and prospective recruits for years to come.”

For more news from Commander, Navy Recruiting Command, visit on the web at www.navy.mil/local/cnrc/.

a totally new and unique twist on it, incorporating the copilot into the active mission,” said Lt. Matthew “Charmin” Smrz a Bluetail pilot and native of Plover, Wis. “It is very rewarding to be so actively involved in a mission that was accomplished only by NFOs (naval flight officers). At the end of the day, we still have an enormous responsibility of bringing the largest, most difficult aircraft to land safely aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier.”

The squadron logged 505 arrested landings, or “traps” during the deployment and supported a rigorous maintenance schedule.

“For my first deployment, this was an eye-opening experience that I will take with me for the rest of my life,” said Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Darion Smalls, a native of Dallas. “There is no better feeling than to send off a Hawkeye to assist with OIR missions and take the fight to ISIS. From the most junior personnel in our shop to the most senior, everyone pulled their weight and we worked as a team. I am honored to have fought alongside the squadrons on the Nimitz and I’m proud to be a Bluetail.”

The squadron received a safety award during deployment and Bluetails racked up 56 individual awards for excellence. Twenty-five Sailors earned their Enlisted Air Warfare Specialist qualification

and six earned their Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist qualification after demonstrating superior knowledge in those warfare areas.

The Bluetails joined the following squadrons of CVW11 embarked on Nimitz: the Lemoore, California-based “Argonauts” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, “Black Knights” of VFA 154, “Blue Diamonds” of VFA 146, the San Diego-based “Death Rattlers” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, the Whidbey Island, Washingtonbased “Gray Wolves” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142, and the San Diego-based “Eightballers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8, “Wolfpack” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75 and “Providers” of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30.

Carrier Strike Group 11 also includes the San Diego-based Ticonderoga-class guidedmissile cruisers USS Princeton (CG 59) and USS Lake Erie (CG 70), and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers of Destroyer Squadron 9 — the Everett, Washington-based USS Shoup (DDG 86) and USS Kidd (DDG 100), and San Diego-based USS Howard (DDG 83) and USS Pinckney (DDG 91).

For more informatin about VAW-121 visit http:// www.public.navy.mil /airfor / vaw121/Pages/default.aspx

This attack was very determined, planes diving within 500 feet before releasing bombs.”

“The personnel of the anti-aircraft and machine gun batteries on the Arizona lived up to the best traditions of the Navy. I could hear guns firing on the ship long after the boat deck was a mass of flames. I cannot single out one individual who stood out in acts of heroism above all the others as all of the personnel under my supervision conducted themselves with the greatest heroism and bravery.”

Dec. 7, 1941: a day America will never forget. An attack on the U.S. Navy Pacific fleet in Pearl Harbor. More than 2,400 Americans lost their lives. Twentyone ships were sunk or damaged. More than 300 aircraft were destroyed.

Although our Nation and our Navy suffered great losses that day, USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Sailors spent the 76th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day honoring the courage of the men and women who fought and recalling the invaluable lessons learned that day.

“It’s always important to reflect on Naval heritage, and I think particularly important to reflect on Pearl Harbor,” Commanding Officer of Harry S. Truman Capt.

Nicholas Dienna said.

“One, to ensure that we never forget the sacrifices of our fellow Sailors who gave their lives that day. Secondly, to make sure that we take those lessons and understand very vividly that we need to remain vigilant at all times in order to defend the United States.”

Truman Sailors are aware they could find themselves defending the ship at some point in their careers.

“As a Sailor, when you think back on what happened on that day, and what those Sailors woke up to that morning, they were not expecting anything out of the norm,” Senior Chief Navy Career Counselor James Osborne said. “The next thing you know they are defending not only their lives, but their country and their ships. You start to realize the nature of our business and understand that we can be put in the same position at any given time.”

The events that took place 76 years ago had a lasting impact on the Navy to the extent of changing the way the Navy operates, trains and qualifies Sailors today.

“The lessons of Pearl Harbor still apply to our current generation of Sailors and to Truman,” Dienna said. “At the end of the day, Pearl

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Should we ever find ourselves in a similar situation, I feel confident we will be ready to handle it to the best of our ability.”

Intelligence Specialist 3rd Class Bryan Williamson Harbor is about grit, it’s about toughness, it’s about determination.

It’s also about young Sailors who in an emergency situation stepped up and performed. The same lessons hold true today. Every man and woman on board Truman needs to be ready to step up, grab a weapon, grab a fire bottle, get on a hose and do whatever they can possibly do to make sure that we fight, defend, and ultimately save the ship.”

The sacrifices of Sailors at Pearl Harbor haven’t been forgotten by their newer generation of shipmates. They continue to prepare themselves and their ships to protect the freedom of the seas.

“As we remember the fallen heroes from the attack 76 years ago, it really makes you appreciate all of the hard work and long hours we’ve been putting into our training these past couple of months,” Intelligence Specialist 3rd Class Bryan Williamson said. “Should we ever find ourselves in a similar situation, I feel confident we will be ready to handle it to the best of our ability.”

Dienna said there are many lessons that can be taken away from the events in Pearl Harbor 76 years ago, but perhaps the most important lesson is what our Navy is.

“The events of Pearl Harbor demonstrated very clearly that the Navy is at its best when it’s operating forward,” Dienna said. “We are a strike force, we’re an offensive force . . . we are at our best and most effective when we are at sea.”

Truman is currently underway conducting carrier qualifications in preparation for future operations. For more news from USS Harry S. Truman, visit www. facebook .com / usstr uman For more news from USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), visit www. navy.mil/local/cvn75/.

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Patrol Squadron 10 conducts search and rescue for Argentinian Submarine

By Lt. j.g. Britana Cremean Patrol Squadron 10 Public Affairs JACKSONVILLE, FLA.

Having recently supported detachments in support of Hurricane Irma humanitarian operations and Joint Warrior/Formidable Shield international exercises, the Patrol Squadron (VP) 10 “Red Lancers” once again packed their bags to answer the call to serve.

Lt. j.g. Jimmy Boyd, assigned to the Red Lancers of Patrol Squadron (VP) 10, coordinates tactics on a P-8A Poseidon aircraft.

Navy COOL touts hospital corpsman above national average certification

By Glenn Sircy

Photos by MC2 Sean R. Morton A reporter from Reuters films pilots from the Red Lancers of Patrol Squadron (VP) 10 aboard a P-8A Poseidon aircraft. The Red Lancers are in Argentina as part of a detachment from Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 11 that has been assisting the Argentine military in locating a missing Argentine submarine and it’s 44 crew members.

VP-10 launched a single P-8A Poseidon with a full crew and support personnel, Nov. 18, to conduct search and rescue operations for the Argentinian submarine ARA San Juan that was reported missing, Nov. 15.

Shortly after leaving the dock, the ARA San Juan reported malfunctions with the electrical system after water leaked through the submarine’s snorkel. Forty-four crew members were aboard the submarine as it started its transit to its homeport of Mad del Plata, Argentina. The search and rescue efforts began after several failed communication attempts with the ARA San Juan. The last known position of the submarine was several hundreds of miles off the eastern coast of Argentina.

Since its disappearance, 18 countries have sent both air and sea platforms in hopes of locating the missing ARA San Juan. Two P-8As, one each from VP-10 and VP-5, have been actively searching for the ARA San Juan by using acoustic sensors on the airplane to locate the submarine’s position.

The Red Lancers have been crucial in the search efforts, as the P-8A is capable of investigating large areas in a timely manner in order to focus the search efforts to a more specific region.

Lt. Garrett Middleton, patrol plane commander of the VP10 crew in Argentina, stated that “The reason we are here is very unfortunate, but it has been extremely rewarding to work closely with the Argentinian navy and provide hope to

Blue Angels Elementary School students visit Naval Air Technical Training Center

Center for Information Warfare Training Public Affairs PENSACOLA, FLA.

Navy Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (COOL) is honored to highlight Navy hospital corpsman Sailors exceeding average scores on the nationally recognized pharmacy technician certification exam.

COOL provides active duty and reserve Sailors, whether forward deployed, underway or ashore, a way to map their Navy education, training, experience and competencies to civilian credentials and occupations. It also allows Sailors to pursue credentials throughout their military life cycle, from completion of technical training until they become eligible for transition opportunities.

Numerous Sailors, through COOL, prepared for and completed their pharmacy technician certification tests in » See COOL | B7

From Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Public Affairs PENSACOLA, FLA.

Thirty-two Blue Angels Elementary School fourth and fifth-grade students toured Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC) and brought some holiday cheer Dec. 6.

The students created holiday ornaments as part of a Kiwanis Kids (KKids) project and brought them along to spend time with Sailors as they decorated a Christmas tree together in the Nimitz barracks. K-Kids is a Kiwanis International service club designed to foster leadership ideals in members,

the families of the missing crewmembers.”

Over the course of approximately two weeks, the Red Lancers have flown six missions for a total of 53 hours.

While the detachment of Red Lancers missed Thanksgiving with their families, they answered our nation’s higher call to serve others in need.

For more news from Naval Air Station Jacksonville, visit www.navy.mil/local/nasjax/.

Reporters from the Argentinian media film Aviation Warfare Operator Jordan Q. Rich, assigned to the Red Lancers of Patrol Squadron (VP) 10, loading sonobouys aboard a P-8A Poseidon aircraft.

who identify a school or community need and develop a plan of action to meet the need.

“The majority of our students have parents who are serving in the military,” said Kathleen Moriarty, Blue Angels Elementary School faculty advisor. “This project and tour of classrooms help them further understand what some of the young service members here are doing and that they could be away from their families during Bruce Cummins the holiday season.”

Chief Hospital Corpsman Victoria NewAs part of the visit, Chief Aviation berry, assigned to Naval Air Technical Electronics Technician Andrea Kent, who Training Center’s (NATTC), helps a Blue organized the event, led a question and Angel Elementary School fourth-grader answer session with NATTC “A” School hang an ornament on a Christmas tree at the NATTC Nimitz barracks at Naval Air students. NATTC instructors also fielded Station Pensacola. Thirty-two Blue Angel questions as the elementary school stu- Elementary School students visited NATTC dents toured the aviation support equip- to decorate a Christmas tree as part of a Kment laboratory, the Aviation Ordnance- Kids initiative and tour NATTC classrooms. man John Finn Hangar and the aviation power plants engine laboratory.

Chief Hospital Corpsman Victoria schoolhouses was beneficial.

Newberry, who also helped set up the “These children are quite possibly a fuevent, said that aside from the opportunity ture generation of Sailors or other service to celebrate the holiday season with local members,” said Newberry. “Explaining to elementary school students, the chance to explain what students learn at the NATTC » See BLUE ANGELS | B7

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Do you see what I see?

By Lisa Smith Molinari

I’m grateful that our last tour in the Navy landed us in New England, where the scenery looks like a Currier and Ives dinner plate come to life. I love the frosty chill in the December air, the smell of cut timber and pine boughs, the feel of warm woolen mittens. Here, holiday spirit finds me, draws me in, and captures me. And I gladly surrender.

But it hasn’t always been this easy.

For most military families like ours, frequent moves are an unavoidable part of life. And at some point, Uncle Sam stations you somewhere that looks and feels completely foreign.

Since holidays are all about tradition, the absence of those traditions can leave you longing for the holidays you grew up with back home.

I was raised in an idyllic small town in the rolling hills of western Pennsylvania, where Christmas was traditional, classic, just like in the movies. Finding holiday spirit was as easy as waking up in my twin bed with the Kliban Cat sheets, scratching a peephole out of the intricate frost that had formed on the window overnight, and staring out at the winter wonderland right outside.

With dissolved candy canes cours-

ing through my veins, I’d grab the parka handed down from my brother and head for the hill behind our house. The kids in our neighborhood would ruthlessly pelt each other with snowballs, eat gritty icicles broken off the gutters, and sled down the hill until our numbed cheeks couldn’t feel our running noses.

With a warm sludge of hot cocoa and fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies in my belly, I’d thaw before a roaring fire, staring up at the screwin lights on our tree. There was one bulb in particular, a transparent magenta one, which seemed to emit pure, saturated hot pink splendor, infinitely refracted by sparkling silver tinsel. I was hypnotized by its magical brilliance and spilled over with anticipation and awe.

Four decades later, I was sitting in a North Florida Starbucks in midDecember, feeling the blues.

Our family was stationed at Naval Station Mayport, and despite the fact that the Starbucks manager insisted on setting the central air at frigid sixty-odd degrees and I was surrounded by trendy holiday decor, it just didn’t feel like Christmas to me.

After I got my vente latte’s worth

of free Wi-Fi, I moped out into the sub-tropical 75-degree Florida winter and headed for my minivan. I didn’t have to put on a coat or scrape any ice off my windshield. I drove back to our base house on roads clear of salt and ash. At home, I opened the windows to let in the ocean breeze.

After walking the dog on the white sand beach that ran along the east side of our housing area, I slumped into a lawn chair in our palm-treestudded backyard.

“Woe is me,” I thought, and as I worked on my tan, I wallowed shamelessly in self-pity.

Later that week, I was back at Starbucks again. As I sat in the trendy coffee shop buzzing with flipflop-festooned and Ray-Ban-bedecked Floridians, I wondered how they could stand it.

Suddenly, I heard the ring of the cash register and realized that it reminded me of jingle bells. I took notice of the lovely cranberry red hue of the Florida Seminoles t-shirt worn by the man sitting next to me. I sipped my latte and detected a hint of cinnamon.

And then, I looked up at

HOPE, CHEER AND RUTHLESS CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR

By Lisa Smith Molinari

During this season of giving, people everywhere are transformed. Generosity and compassion well up in us all. However, in the midst of all this merriment, otherwise charitable people can become so caught up in materialistic desires that they have thoughts of theft, revenge, and even murder.

What, pray tell, could arouse criminal tendencies during the holidays? The answer is simple: group gift exchanges.

Known as “Yankee Swaps,” “White Elephant exchanges,” or “Dirty Santas,” this apparently innocent holiday game rouses merciless thievery and selfish materialism in even the most virtuous of participants.

Case in point: my last military wives’ bunco group held an ornament exchange every December. The members carefully shopped beforehand, picking out items that were unique, handmade or artistic to contribute to

the pool of gifts.

One year, the class clown in me couldn’t resist when I saw glass blown German ornaments delicately shaped into acorns and walnuts. I bought one of each, envisioning the hysterical laughter that would erupt when, as the recipient opened my package, I would blurt out a joke of questionable taste involving the word “nuts.”

We arrived at the hostess’ home at the designated hour and placed our tiny packages under her sparkling tree. Wine glasses filled, chitchat ensued and we were all enjoying the festive atmosphere.

A while later, we were filling up on hot dip and red and green M&Ms, when the hostess called us into the living room to start the ornament exchange. Light laughter trailed into the room as we plopped onto couches and chairs.

We had no idea of the carnage about to befall our unsuspecting group.

After drawing numbers, the game began. The first two women picked from the wrapped gifts under the tree. One by one, they gently unraveled tissue paper from around their chosen ornaments. Eyes darted around the room and brains calculated. Just seconds before, we were more interested in cranberry cream cheese spread, but now that merchandise was involved, we began to strategize.

Not wanting to cause any drama, I also selected a wrapped ornament from under the tree when it was my turn. This might have continued, turn after turn, until all the packages were opened and accounted for, but someone suddenly cried “Steal!” and mouths began to water.

“Yeah, it’s no fun if we just pick the wrapped gifts, you’ve got to steal!” another added, wiping the spittle from her chin.

A chant ensued, “Steal!

Steal! Steal!” as the next

the trendy pendant light hanging overhead and was drawn in by the pure, saturated blue of its glowing cobalt shade. I was mesmerized.

“Merry Christmas,” the man in the cranberry Seminoles shirt uttered as he got up from our shared table to leave, snapping me out of my hypnotic gaze. In that moment, I realized that holiday spirit comes in all shapes, sizes, colors, locations and climates, but I had been too clouded by my own narrow expectations to see it.

“Merry Christmas to you, too!” I eagerly replied to the festive gentleman, relieved that I had finally seen the light.

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Known as “Yankee Swaps,” “White Elephant exchanges,” or “Dirty Santas,” this apparently innocent holiday game rouses merciless thievery and selfish materialism in even the most virtuous of participants. woman rose from her seat.

A tiny grin could be seen on her face as she lunged toward her friend’s lap, containing an already-opened wooden ornament, seizing it away. We erupted in hoots and applause, and the living room transformed into a Roman Coliseum.

Seething with a vengeance, the victim of the theft plotted her retribution.

The scene quickly turned from one of merriment to mayhem, as my fellow military spouses became an unruly mob. The women ruthlessly snatched ornaments one by one, while our host tried to maintain order.

“Now, remember ladies, the gift is dead after it’s stolen three times.”

The mere mention of “death” only seemed to ignite more savagery.

When one woman stole the wooden ornament for the third time, the group shouted, “It’s dead, it’s dead!” and I thought I heard the gnashing of teeth as if she was carrying a bloody car-

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With all the stolen ornaments dead, the last participant had no choice — she had to pick the lone gift left under the tree. It was the box of ornaments I had brought, and as she revealed them, I weakly offered my pre-planned inappropriate nut joke. The woman, still wounded from battle, could only force a bogus chuckle.

As we all said goodnight, I realized that we had just waged an epic war over meaningless trinkets that could be bought for less than ten dollars at any local store.

The shameless displays of latent aggression and irreparably hurt feelings could have all been easily avoided.

But perhaps humans who wouldn’t dream of committing theft and murder simply can’t resist the thrilling temptation of crime in the midst of delicious homebaked cookies and sparkling twinkle lights? w w w. t h e m e a t a n d p o t a toesoflife.com

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NAMESAKE FAMILY, TIGERS EMBARK USS HOWARD From USS Howard Public Affairs PACIFIC OCEAN

Daughters of Medal of Honor recipient Marine Corps First Sergeant Jimmie E. Howard embarked the guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) during its Tiger Cruise from Pearl Harbor to San Diego, Nov. 28 to Dec. 5.

Yvette and Yvonne Howard joined the crew’s friends and family for the rare opportunity to experience life on a naval vessel at sea and to share stories about their father.

In 1967, President Lyndon Johnson awarded the Medal of Honor to Jimmie, a native of Burlington, Iowa, for his courageous leadership during the Vietnam War. Jimmie settled in San Diego following his retirement from the Marine Corps in 1972. He passed away at his home in 1993 and is buried at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego.

“We take every opportunity we can get to spend time with the crew, and now their families and friends as well,” said Yvette Howard. “The dedication and hard work they display is exactly what the Navy-Marine Corps team is all about.”

Howard is homeward bound after a six-month deployment to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region and the Arabian Gulf in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. During the deployment, the crew supported the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group as it conducted more than 1,300 combat sorties into Iraq and Syria in addition to exercises and operations including Exercise Malabar and the landmark three-carrier strike force operations.

“The Howard team has performed incredibly during our deployment,” said Howard’s Commanding Officer Cmdr.

Ryan Billington. “We’ve traveled over 50,000 miles and across 14 time zones together. Our ability to complete the various missions assigned is a direct reflection of the effort these Sailors put into their work. Our collective success is attributable to the perseverance and fighting spirit that the Howard crew displays each and every day.”

Howard’s Tigers traveled from all over the country to get a glimpse of the life their Sailors lead. While aboard, Sailors gave Tigers the opportunity to tour the ship, dine on the mess decks with the crew, observe underway replenishment operations, and spend quality time with their Sailor sponsors.

“Seeing the hard work that the ship’s crew puts in each day is nothing short of inspiring,” said Yvonne Howard. “It’s always such a privilege to see them serving their country at sea or in port.”

Throughout the week, Howard participated in various special events with the rest of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group.

Carrier Air Wing 11, embarked aboard aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), conducted an air power demonstration that included F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, F/A-18C Hornets, E/A-18 Growlers, MH-60R/S Seahawk helicopters with rescue swimmers, and E-2D Hawkeyes. Pilots screamed past the ships and even broke the sound barrier. They concluded the demonstration with a formation flight directly above the ships to the awe of the crowd.

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Seeing the hard work that the ship’s crew puts in each day is nothing short of inspiring. It’s always such a privilege to see them serving their country at sea or in port.”

Yvonne Howard Howard also showcased her own crew-served weapons for the embarked Tigers during a sea power demonstration.

Destroyers USS Kidd (DDG 100) and USS Shoup (DDG 86) lined up with Howard along the port side of Nimitz. The three destroyers’ 5-inch guns turned to port and sent a synchronized torrent of firepower across the water.

The Tigers also experienced several more common evolutions firsthand.

“It was great to be able to watch Howard come alongside a supply ship this week,” said Sandy Giancarli, an embarked guest from Manasquan, New Jersey. “It’s even more impressive when you think of how many times these destroyers have to do this in order to stay running and keep the crew fed.”

Tigers also joined the various Morale, Welfare, and Recreation-led events offered throughout the week. Howard hosted a bingo night, board games, movie night, and an ice cream social to emphasize the importance of maintaining crew morale during deployment.

As Howard sails into San Diego, her crew will honor Jimmie as they pass his final resting place — a fitting end to a successful deployment.

For more information about Marine Corps First Sergeant Jimmie E. Howard, visit www.public.navy.mil/surfor/ ddg83/Pages/namesake.aspx For more information about USS Howard, visit www.public.navy.mil/surfor/ddg83

MC2 Jacob M. Milham The guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) steams in the Pacific Ocean prior to an air power demonstration. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-AsiaPacific region routinely for more than 70 years promoting peace and security.

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Navy posthumously awards Silver Star Medal for Valor at Pearl Harbor

By MC1 Eric Lockwood Naval History and Heritage Command Communication and Outreach Division WASHINGTON

The Navy recently authorized the posthumous award of a combat medal to a Sailor who was present at Pearl Harbor during the Japanese attack of Dec. 7, 1941, officials announced Dec. 4.

Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer awarded the Silver Star Medal to Chaplain Lt. j.g. Aloysius H. Schmitt for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving on the battleship USS Oklahoma (BB 37). As Oklahoma was capsizing, Schmitt sacrificed his own life to assist many of his shipmates in escaping to safety.

Navy Chief of Chaplains Rear Adm. Margaret Kibben will present the Silver Star Medal to a member of Schmitt’s family during a ceremony on the campus of Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa on Dec. 7. The 8:45 a.m.

(Central time) presentation ceremony will be preceded by a special Catholic mass in a campus chapel previously dedicated to Schmitt, and in which his remains are interred.

“The presentation of the

medals is not only appropriate but simply the right thing to do,” said Spencer. “One of my highest priorities is to honor the service and sacrifice of our Sailors, Marines, Civilians, and family members and it is clear that Lt. Schmitt and Petty Officer George are heroes whose service and sacrifice will stand as an example for current and future service members.”

In addition to Schmitt’s Silver Star, the Secretary also awarded the Bronze Star Medal to Chief Boatswain’s Mate Joseph L. George for action at while serving aboard the repair ship USS Vestal (AR 4).

In October 1942 Schmitt was posthumously awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal, the Navy’s award for non-combat heroism.

The Navy later published a clearer definition of combat for award purposes, making Schmitt retroactively eligible for the Silver Star Medal, the military’s third-highest personal decoration for valor in combat. Schmitt’s family petitioned the Navy to upgrade his recognition to a combat valor award.

Schmitt’s family is happy to celebrate the heroism of their loved one.

Dr. Steve Sloan is the greatnephew of Chaplain Schmitt.

Although he never met Schmitt — who was known in the family as “Father Al” — Sloan says the story was a topic of discussion at every family holiday gathering when he was growing up.

“We would talk about what happened, how many Sailors he helped escape, and what went on — we would kind of relive it every holiday and it became a bit of a tradition. So we’re very excited about the medal. I think for the older people in the family it’s a form of closure, but for the rest of us, our hope is that this is just the beginning of the story; that with the return of his remains and the presentation of the medal, his story will become known to a whole new generation.”

According to the Navy’s Nonresident Training Course History of the Chaplain Corps, Part 2, Schmitt was hearing confessions aboard Oklahoma when four torpedoes hit the port side of the ship. As the vessel began to list to port, the crew tried to escape. Schmitt made his way with several others to a compartment in which an open porthole — a small, circular window in the outer

Navy JAG Corps turns 50 From Navy Judge Advocate General Public Affairs WASHINGTON

The Navy Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps celebrated 50 years of service and excellence, Dec. 8.

“From the time the Navy created the ‘law specialist’ program to the JAG Corps we know today, the Navy’s legal team has made a difference every day — providing steady counsel and advice to keep us from running aground ethically, and on the right course always,” Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer said.

The JAG Corps hosted a commemorative event, Dec. 7, at the U.S. Navy Museum in Washington, D.C. Retired and active-duty judge advocates, as well as other local colleagues, enjoyed remarks from community leaders before cutting a cake to mark the historic anniversary.

“The Navy JAG Corps is a profession with purpose,” Vice Adm. James W. Crawford III said, who currently serves as the Navy’s 43rd JAG. “Every day, around the world, judge advocates are contributing to the Navy mission, shouldering a weighty responsibility with honor and humility. I am proud to have worked alongside so many dedicated, talented professionals, both past and present.”

On Dec. 8, 1967, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed legislation that formally created the JAG Corps of the Navy. It established active-duty lawyers as

hull of the ship — afforded a means of escape. One by one, the Sailors in the space, with Schmitt’s help, crawled through the porthole to safety.

When they were all out, Schmitt attempted to get through the small opening.

Even with the frantic assistance offered by the men who were already out, Schmitt struggled to get through the porthole. During the attempt to escape, the chaplain became aware that others had come into the compartment from which he was trying to escape. Realizing that the water was rising rapidly and that even this one exit would soon be closed, Schmitt insisted on being pushed back to help others who could get through more easily, urging them on with a blessing.

As water poured into the ship, she gradually rolled over and settled on the bottom of the harbor. More than 400 Oklahoma Sailors, including Schmitt, lost their lives.

Named after the chaplain, USS Schmitt (DE 676) was commissioned July 24, 1943.

The ship performed convoy escort missions in the Atlantic Ocean before being transferred to the Pacific.

The ship also participated in combat operations off Balik-

U.S. Navy photo courtesy of the George Family An undated file photo of Chief Boatswain’s Mate Joseph L. George. After enlisting in 1935, George was assigned to the repair ship USS Vestal, which was moored alongside USS Arizona (BB 39) when the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor began on Dec. 7, 1941.

papan, Borneo in the summer of 1945. After conducting peacetime training and upkeep following the end of World War II, the ship was decommissioned on June 28, 1949.

The Naval History and Heritage Command, located at the Washington Navy Yard, is responsible for the preservation, analysis, and dissemination of U.S. naval history and heritage. It provides the knowledge foundation for the Navy by maintaining historically relevant resources and products that reflect the Navy’s unique and enduring

contributions through our nation’s history and supports the fleet by assisting with and delivering professional research, analysis, and interpretive services. NHHC is composed of many activities including the Navy Department Library, the Navy Operational Archives, the Navy art and artifact collections, underwater archeology, Navy histories, ten museums, USS Constitution repair facility and the historic ship Nautilus.

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a distinct professional group; naval officers focused on the delivery of a wide range of legal services.

Since its inception, the JAG Corps has grown and evolved to meet the demands of an everchanging world. From the establishment of Naval Legal Service Command (NLSC), to the creation of the Victims’ Legal Counsel Program, to the expansion of operational law, the JAG Corps has been ready to respond to emerging issues. Today, the mission of the JAG Corps is to provide commanders, Sailors, and Navy families with targeted legal solutions that enable effective naval and joint operations.

“The rich history of the JAG Corps is a source of great pride for all of us. Our current judge advocates are making their own mark on our legacy, and the future of the JAG Corps has never been brighter,” Deputy JAG and Commander of NLSC Rear Adm. John G. Hannink said. “We do not work alone. Judge advocates practice alongside enlisted personnel and civilians in order to support the worldwide fleet. We share this milestone with all of them.”

Today’s JAG Corps includes more than 1,300 accomplished reserve and active-duty judge advocates practicing in many disciplines, including international law, military justice, administrative law, admiralty and maritime law, environmental law, legal assistance, information operations and intelligence law.

The JAG community’s identity statement — dedicated to service, committed to excellence — illustrates the strong work ethic shared by judge advocates and their colleagues, as well as the high standards to which they adhere in their daily work.

To learn more about the 50th anniversary of the JAG Corps, or about the services provided by judge advocates and their colleagues, visit www.jag.navy.mil/. For the latest news about the worldwide JAG community, follow www.facebook. com /navyjag and www.twitter.com /Navy_ JAG. For more news from Navy Judge Advocate General, visit www.navy.mil/ local/jag/.

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Number of Integrated Air and Missile Defense WTIs grow to more than 100 fleetwide More needed to meet fleet demand From Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center Public Affairs DAHLGREN, VA.

Twenty officers graduated from Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center’s (SMWDC) Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) course during a ceremony held at the Aegis Training and Readiness Center (ATRC) at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren, Dec. 1.

The event marked a significant milestone as it brought the total number of IAMD WTIs to more than 100 patched officers in the Fleet, since the course’s inception in 2013.

“It’s a great program and I’m not just saying that,” Lt. Melissa Avidano said, a newly-patched WTI who

will complete her production tour at the IAMD Division following graduation. “I almost think that every SWO should have the opportunity to go through the course. I had plenty of underway time prior to arriving, but this was the first time in my career I’ve been able to engage tactically — even in a simulated environment — and it was exciting.”

WTIs are junior surface warfare officers, ideally selected for the program in between division officer tours or immediately thereafter, who go through a WTI Baseline Course through SMWDC’s San Diego Headquarters, followed by an advanced course of instruction. WTIs take pride in holding themselves to a higher standard of tactical and doctrinal coherence; and in turn, systematically institutionalizing

higher standards and implementing a culture of high-velocity learning to defeat the Navy’s near-peer competitors.

“The WTI program is making serious progress toward a tougher, and more tactically proficient junior officer talent pool that will pay dividends for years to come,” Division Director of SMWDC IAMD Capt. Jim Jones said. “The WTIs who just earned their patches are joining a cadre who make a difference throughout the Fleet every single day.”

SMWDC’s IAMD Division in Dahlgren, Virginia. is one of three SMWDC divisions responsible for training and developing the Navy’s top junior officer talent in IAMD, Amphibious Warfare, or Surface Anti-Submarine Warfare/Surface Warfare (SuASW/SUW). They plan,

manage, and deliver the rigorous 19-week instructional program that includes classroom instruction, tactical training, mission planning, and personnel exchanges with the Naval Air Warfare Development Center (NAWDC) and various Army and Air Force commands. The program is focused on the application of the Navy’s most cutting-edge tactics and technologies.

While the number of WTIs in all three warfare areas continues to grow, Fleet demand for WTIs shows no sign of abating soon.

“Congratulations on your achievements individually and as a class team,” Commander of the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) Rear Adm. John F. G. Wade Rear Adm. John F. G. Wade said, headquartered in San Diego. “But as you take a deep breath before moving onto your next assignments, know that we are counting on each of you. We compete in a complex security environment where the only constant is change. The insatiable demand from our Numbered Fleet Commanders for WTI talent speaks for itself. You

must continue to learn and grow as individual warfighters, as well as developing the talented men and women you lead on your teams.”

SMWDC was formally established in 2015 to increase the lethality and proficiency of the surface force in response to emerging and evolving near-peer threats. The WTI program is a central element of SMWDC’s efforts, and it is developing a new generation of expert surface warfare tacticians who are returning to the fleet as force-multipliers for watch teams, ships, and afloat staffs. The WTI curriculum is designed to develop each element of the WTI “Warrior, Thinker, Teacher” model through an emphasis on tactical simulations and the Plan, Brief, Execute, and Debrief (PBED) Process; immersion in tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs); and, instructor skills.

SMWDC continually seeks out top performing junior surface warfare officers to join its team of WTIs. Officers who are interested in finding out more about the WTI program should email SWO_WTI@ navy.mil.

Blue Angels announce 2018 air show schedule changes, release 2019 air show schedule From Blue Angels Public Affairs PENSACOLA, FLA.

The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, announced updates to the 2018 air show schedule and released the 2019 air show schedule at the International Council of Air Shows convention.

The Blue Angels are scheduled to perform 59 demonstrations at 31 locations in 2018 and 61 demonstrations at 32 locations in 2019.

The 2018 air show schedule changes announced include: The show in Tucson, Arizona, has been canceled (March 17–18).

A show in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, has been added. (April 28–29).

A show in Minden-Tahoe, Nevada, has been added. (Oct. 13–14).

The 2019 air show schedule announced is: March 16 Naval Air Facility El Centro, California 23–24 Salinas, California 30–31 Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West, Florida April 6–7 Lakeland, Florida 13–14 NAS Corpus Christi, Texas 27–28 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort (MCAS), South Carolina May 4–5 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 11–12 OPEN 18–19 Cape Girardeau, Missouri 22 U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland 25–26 Scranton, Pennsylvania June 1–2 Oklahoma City 8–9 Smyrna, Tennessee 15–16 Ocean City, Maryland 29–30 Davenport, Iowa July 6–7 Kansas City, Kansas 13 Pensacola Beach, Florida 20–21 Duluth, Minnesota

27–28 Grand Junction, Colorado August 3–4 Seattle 17–18 Chicago 24–25 New Windsor, New York 31 OPEN September 1 OPEN 7–8 St. Louis 21–22 NAS Lemoore, California 28–29 MCAS Miramar, California October 5–6 Sacramento, California 12–13 San Francisco 19–20 Fort Worth, Texas 26–27 Moody Air Force Base, Georgia November 2–3 Jacksonville Beach, Florida 8–9 NAS Pensacola, Florida Demonstration sites are selected in support of Department of Defense objectives and in the interest of the armed services, with safety as the primary consideration. Performances greatly assist in recruiting and retention goals for the military services, enhance esprit de corps among uniformed men and women, and demonstrate the professional skills and capabilities of the naval services to the American public and U.S. allies.

The mission of the Blue Angels is to showcase the pride and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to country through flight demonstrations and community outreach. Since 1946, the Blue Angels have performed for more than 496 million fans.

For information about individual air shows, please go to each air show’s official website. For more information about the Blue Angels, including the 2018 and 2019 air show schedules, visit www.blueangels.navy. mil. For more news from Navy Blue Angels, visit www.navy.mil/local/blueangels /.

F/A-18C Hornets assigned to the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, perform an aerial demonstration during the Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville Airshow.

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B6 | www.flagshipnews.com | The Flagship | 12.14.2017 Vice Adm. Forrest Faison, Navy surgeon general and chief, U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, addresses military and civilian medical professionals Nov. 30 during the 126th Annual AMSUS Meeting for Federal Health Professionals at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, Md.

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By MC1 John Paul Kotara II U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Public Affairs OXON HILL, MD.

What does Navy Medicine’s future look like? Vice Adm. Forrest Faison, Navy surgeon general and chief, U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, discussed changes in health care during the 126th Annual AMSUS Meeting for federal health professionals, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center.

Faison spoke, Nov. 30, during a plenary session alongside senior Military Health System leaders including Tom McCaffery, acting assistant secretary of defense for health affairs; Vice Adm. Raquel Bono, director of the Defense

Health Agency; Rear Adm. Colin Chinn, the Joint Staff surgeon; and Lt. Gen. Mark Ediger, Air Force surgeon general.

“We have to our credit the highest combat survival in history in the last war. If you had a survivable injury on the battlefield, you had a 97 percent or greater chance of survival,” Faison said. “As you heard earlier, as a result of everyone in this room, and everyone on this stage, no service did it alone. We did it together.”

The evolving future of warfare will drive changes to the way the Navy delivers care, Faison commented. The re-emergence of great power competition and the growing ability of near-peer competitors to project seapower mean that future conflicts could be fought at sea. As a result, Navy Medicine has improved how personnel prepare and

train for future conflict, to continue to ensure high combat survival rates.

Three factors are critical to ensuring combat survival in the maritime domain, Faison said, including the ability to rapidly evacuate patients and get them to definitive care.

The most important factor is the training, preparation and readiness of the personnel assigned to platforms or individual units. And of that medical team, the most important person — for the Navy — is the hospital corpsman.

The reorganization of the Military Health System being driven by the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act will create opportunities for the military services.

“So as we face a very different world than the world we’ve known, and for the Navy, a very different conflict than what we have known in the past 70 years, we look forward to the opportunity presented today to work as a joint force, to work with a new agency that will help create the bandwidth we need to refocus on what’s most important — readiness, combat survival, and making good on the commitment we make to all who join and serve in our military,” Faison said.

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Navy announces 2018 Navy Week schedule From Navy Office of Community Outreach MILLINGTON, TENN.

From Springfield, Massachusetts to Sacramento, California, to Bossier City, Louisiana, America’s Navy will sail into 15 cities across the country in 2018 as part of the Navy Week outreach program.

Navy Weeks, coordinated by the Navy Office of Community Outreach (NAVCO), are designed to give Americans the opportunity to learn about the Navy, its people and its importance to national security and prosperity. Since 2005, the Navy Week program has served as the Navy’s flagship outreach effort into areas of the country without a significant Navy presence, with 210 Navy Weeks held in 74 different U.S. markets.

“Navy Weeks allow us to showcase the sons and daughters of America who serve in today’s Navy. We focus on sharing in communities across the U.S. who often have little to no contact with Sailors,” Director of NAVCO Cmdr. Linda Rojas said. “We’ve found that these exchanges have gone a long way for raising awareness of the Navy and establishing and maintaining relationships with the people we serve.”

Navy Weeks are scheduled for the following cities in 2018: San Antonio, Feb. 19–25 Waco, Texas, April 2–8 Birmingham, Alabama, April 9–15 Tampa, Florida, May 7–13 Chattanooga, Tennessee, June 11–17 Reno/Carson City, Nevada, June 17–23 Sacramento, California, July 16–22 Fargo, North Dakota, July 23–29 Milwaukee, Aug. 6–12 Louisville, Kentucky, Aug. 20–26 Cleveland, Aug. 27–Sep. 2 Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sep. 10–16 Springfield, Massachusetts, Sep. 17–23 Bossier City/Shreveport, Louisiana, Oct. 29–Nov. 4 Navy Weeks bring a variety of events,

equipment and personnel to a single city for a week-long series of engagements with the public, key influencers and organizations representing all sectors of the community.

“During a Navy Week, 75 to 100 outreach events are coordinated with corporate, civic, government, education, media, veterans, community service and diversity organizations in the city,” Event Planning Department Head for NAVCO Lt. Cmdr. Brett Dawson said. “We bring in as much of the Navy as we can to raise awareness of the Navy, its mission and its importance to the public.”

The Blue Angels; the Navy Parachute Team “The Leap Frogs”; bands; divers; Seabees; explosive ordnance disposal teams; naval aviation aircraft and aircrew; Sailors from ships and submarines with namesake ties; hometown Sailors; Navy Medicine personnel; USS Constitution Sailors and equipment; Naval History and Heritage Command; science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and environmental assets; the Navy Ceremonial Guard; and Navy recruiting assets all have participated in the Navy Week program in various capacities over the life of the program.

Navy Week cities are chosen based on a variety of factors, including Gallup data on Navy knowledge and awareness, Navy recruiting data, demographic information, namesake ties of ships and submarines, past outreach history in the market and geography, to ensure events are dispersed across the country.

Last year’s Navy Week program, through the execution of more than 1,000 individual outreach events, showcased the Navy, its mission and its people to a combined audience of approximately 150 million Americans.

For more information, visit www.outreach.navy.mil.

Join the conversation at www.facebook. com /navyoutreach and www.twitter.com / navyoutreach.

MC3 Danny Kelley Retired Navy SEAL Jim Woods, a member of the U.S. Navy parachute team, the Leap Frogs, presents our nation’s flag as he prepares to land during a parachute demonstration at Joshua High School’s Owl Stadium as part of Navy Week Fort Worth 2017. Navy Week programs serve as the Navy’s principal outreach effort in areas of the country without a significant Navy presence.

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2017. The Sailors scored above the national average of other participating groups, distinguishing the successful effectiveness of the overall certification process.

Pharmacy technician certification recognizes that an individual has met predetermined qualifications in a professional area of practice. Before graduation, Navy students are encouraged to become nationally certified by taking the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PCTE). Certification enables technicians to work more effectively with pharmacists to offer safe and effective patient care and service.

“In a finding from a 2016 public perception survey released by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), consumers feel so strongly about certification that 76 percent say that they would seek out a different pharmacy if they knew technicians working in their current pharmacy were not certified,” said Cmdr. Randy Martinez, program director and Navy service lead for the Department of Defense Pharmacy Technician Training Program, Medical Education and Training Campus. “Our student pass rate on the PTCE consistently exceeds the civilian national average, and this is a testament to the quality of our accredited program and our Sailors’ commitment to excellence in patient care.”

The end result of the pursuit of a civilian certification is that the Sailor’s individual professional knowledge and skill set usually increases due to the extra preparation time required for certification examinations and ongoing maintenance of that certification.

Professional credentialing is also a key component of the Navy’s Enlisted Learning and Development Strategy and is integrated into every enlisted Learning and Development Roadmap (LaDR).

“Our Sailors have an indomitable spirit in striving for success and it shows once again with our pharmacy technicians challenging their certification exam on Navy COOL, scoring well above the national average,” said Master Chief Hospital Corpsman Chuck Hickey, deputy director, Navy Hospital Corps. “I think this success is also contributed by the effectiveness of their ‘C’ school training and the direct tutelage of the pharmacists and senior pharmacy technicians at their commands, helping them increase their knowledge, skills and abilities.”

National Healthcareer Association (NHA) worked closely with Navy COOL to recognize hospital corpsman career training and experience as an eligible pathway to participate in accredited, nationally recognized certification testing. Sailors with medical training are eligible to earn up to eight credentials recognized for employment in the private sector.

“The success of allied health certification within Navy COOL programs can be evidenced in its impressive exam results

Dallas holds inactivation ceremony after 36 years of service From Submarine Group 9 Public Affairs BANGOR, WASHINGTON

The crew of the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Dallas (SSN 700) held an inactivation ceremony, Dec. 5, at Naval Kitsap-Bangor, celebrating the boat’s 36 years of service.

The occasion marked the crew’s final public event before the submarine is officially decommissioned in the controlled industrial area (CIA) at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS) in Bremerton, Washington.

“Today we celebrate the numerous accomplishments of this fine ship and the crews who sailed her, the outstanding efforts of both the crew and the shipyard over the inactivation, as well as our close association with both the great city of Bremerton and the boat’s namesake, Dallas, Texas,” Executive Officer of Dallas Lt. Cmdr. Todd Bowers said.

Many supporters, Dallas Navy League members, and former crew members attended the ceremony to reunite with old shipmates and bid the submarine farewell. Also in attendance was Mr. John Hayes, who represented the City of Dallas, and Texas Congressman Kenny Marchant.

“The boat and her crew, through their years of dedicated service, have lived up to the USS Dallas’ motto, ‘First in Harm’s Way,’ and I know that the crew of USS Dallas will continue to hunt for excellence throughout their lives,” Hayes said. “I am honored to recognize the USS Dallas and the incredible men and women who served as her crew.”

When a commissioned U.S. Navy ship is decommissioned, it is taken out of active service and the crew is reassigned to another ship or command. Inactivation is the process in which the submarine will be de-fueled, with the hull retained in safe storage until decommissioning.

“We anticipate that sometime in early April 2018, behind the layered security of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard’s Controlled Industrial Area and with little fanfare, a small fraction of the crew and a handful of shipyard personnel shall observe the final striking of the commissioning pennant and hauling down of the ensign, following which Dallas will be officially decommissioned and stricken from the Naval Vessel Registry,” Commanding Officer of Dallas Cmdr. David Kaiser said. “Today’s ceremony is our opportunity to bring together current and former crewmembers and families, our adoptive families from Dallas, Texas, members of our project team, and a number of our brothers and sisters in our profession of arms to remember and to truly appreciate the sacrifices of the crew and their families.

This is a chance to finally say goodbye to Dallas.”

Capt. Robert Jezek, Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet Puget Sound Naval Shipyard representative was the guest speaker for the event.

“The decommissioning of Dallas marks the end for this amazing submarine that has served our country for more than 36 years,” Jezek said.

“When commissioned on July 18, 1981, Dallas was hailed as the cutting edge of the nation’s defense system. For all these years Dallas carried out missions vital to national security, deployed 14 times, steamed [more than] one million miles, visited [more than] 30 countries, starred in one blockbuster movie, and has been considered home for hundreds of Sailors over the years, some of which are in the audience today.”

The ceremony concluded with the lowering of the national ensign and the hauling down of the commissioning pennant, along with a symbolic securing of the watch.

“Today I am truly humbled to have had the opportunity to lead these fine men and to be part of the family and history of such a fine warship,” said Kaiser. “Following 36 years of commissioned service, it is time to let this great lady rest. Today’s ceremony does not mark the death of a vessel;

collected throughout 2017,” added Nicki Bell, certification specialist with NHA. “In the end, NHA’s goal is to connect qualified hospital corpsman Sailors with their Navy COOL program to ensure a smooth transition into the allied health civilian workforce.”

Together, Navy COOL and NHA provide access to the resources necessary to build upon the knowledge and skills gained during Navy service. Ultimately, this collaboration brings relevant employment opportunities to hospital corpsman Sailors and works to improve the overall quality of patient care.

“I would recommend other pharmacy technicians to complete this course and to earn their certificate because it really gave me some extra confidence doing my daily job,” said Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Eric King, a pharmacy technician at Naval Hospital Pensacola. “It brought up scenarios that were very relevant to my job as a pharmacy technician.”

Navy COOL is located with the Center for Information Warfare Training, which delivers trained information warfare professionals to the Navy and joint services, enabling optimal performance of information warfare across the full spectrum of military operations.

For more information about Navy COOL, visit www.cool.navy.mil/ or call 850-4526683.

rather it symbolizes a transition which occurs in the life of every warship. The transition where her legacy shifts away from the individual ship accomplishments and now to the Sailors and families which carry all that they’ve learned and all they’ve experienced.”

Dallas completed their most recent deployment on Nov. 22, 2016. During their final extended 7-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation, the submarine traveled 37,000 nautical miles and made port calls to Brest, France; Al Hidd, Bahrain; and Duqm, Oman.

Dallas departed Groton, Connecticut for Bremerton, Washington on March 24, 2017. During their transit, Dallas transited the Panama Canal and conducted port calls in Port Canaveral, Florida and San Diego. They arrived at PSNS, May 22.

Dallas was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for Dallas, Texas.

The keel was laid by the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics in Groton, Connecticut on Oct. 9, 1976. The boat was launched April 28, 1979, and commissioned July 18, 1981.

Dallas has received two Meritorious Unit Commendations, two Navy Unit Commendations and has been awarded the Battle Efficiency “E” for 1986, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1999, 2000 and 2013.

Dallas was featured prominently in the Tom Clancy novel, “The Hunt for Red October,” and its film adaptation.

However, instead of filming on Dallas, they used the recently decommissioned Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Houston (SSN 713) as the primary boat.

Measuring more than 360 feet long and displacing more than 6,900 tons, Dallas has a crew of approximately 140 Sailors. Dallas is capable of supporting various missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, strike warfare and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.

For more news from Commander, Submarine Group 9, visit www.navy.mil/local/ csg9/.

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Continued from B1 them what we do is a lot of fun. They’re curious about it, and creating a positive experience for them with the Navy can only help them better understand what we do now and what they might do in the future.”

For more than 70 years, with the last two decades at Naval Air Station Pensacola, NATTC has been providing training and increasing readiness within the Naval Aviation Enterprise. The facility graduates approximately 15,000 Navy, Marine Corps and international students annually.

NATTC is part of the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT), which provides single-site management for Navy and Marine Corps aviation technical training.

CNATT is the technical training agent for the Naval Aviation Enterprise, an organization designed to advance and sustain naval aviation warfighting capabilities at an affordable cost, and is the largest training center under the Naval Education and Training Command.

For more news from Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training, visit www. navy.mil/local/cnatt/.

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’Coeur de Noel’ Town Center debuts holiday décor centerpiece

Over 11,000 LEDs adorn this glittery, enchanting 503 pound ornament in the Fountain Plaza! Come revel in the magic of the season and get ready to “ooh” and “ahh” at the newest addition! » See C3

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Broadway’s “The Sound of Music” coming to Chrysler Hall

By Yiorgio

We may not have hills in downtown Norfolk, but we do have Chrysler Hall, and it is there that indeed, the “Hills are alive with The Sound of Music” Dec. 15–17.

The beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family is on a national Broadway tour and it has returned to thrill audiences with its Tony®, Grammy® and Academy Award® winning Best Score, including “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Climb Every Mountain,” “Edelweiss” and the title song, “The Sound of Music.”

Who is not familiar with Captain von Trapp, played in this production by Mike McLean, and his children during the political chaos of preWWII in Austria? The loss of his wife causes the Captain to ban music from his household, only to have Maria, played by Jill-Christine Wiley, reintroduce it to the children and the Captain himself.

When we spoke with Mike McLean the other day, the show was in Wilmington, North Carolina. Mike had just finished doing a sound check and was waiting to do the show in an hour.

Yiorgo (Y): Where were you born, and why did you decide to follow musical theatre for your career?

Mike McLean (MM): I’m from southern California originally, born and raised in Costa Mesa in Orange County, a little beach town.

That’s really where I started to love singing when I was a kid. My parents were musical, they met in a band, they played music together, and my mother was a singer. They played all kinds of music: funk and pop music it was a

time before DJ’s at nightclubs. They were entertainers for many years so we always had music in the house. My dad would play the guitar for us and we would listen to records together. So I always loved music and we always had music in the house. What’s really amazing is when I was a kid my favorite lullaby was “My Favorite Things” from “The Sound of Music”. My mom would sing it to me when I would go to sleep.

Little did I know 30 years later I am IN “The Sound of Music” and I get to hear Maria sing it every night to the children.

Y: Can you describe a little your life after high school as you pursued your dream, some life obstacles?

MM: I was involved with the theater department in high school and won a few awards. I went to the University of Southern California studying music there but once you get out into the real world it’s very difficult because now you are competing against all the actors everywhere.

The real world was a rude awakening, with a lot of competition. Not really knowing how to break into the business, I did like what most actors do and went into the restaurant business. I also was an AT&T door-to-door salesman, one of the hardest jobs I’ve ever done. Then I went to an upscale steakhouse restaurant making a lot of money and got comfortable. One day I woke up and said: this is not my dream, this is not my passion. I want to sing, so I packed my things and moved to New York City, started auditioning and booked my first job a couple of months later and the rest, as they say, is history.

Y: Being on a National Tour means you travel a lot. Does that bother you?

Author Margot Lee Shetterly Returns to the Hampton History Museum to Discuss Life ‘Beyond Hidden Figures’ From Hampton CVB

On Dec. 20 at 12 p.m., Margot Lee Shetterly, author of the best-seller Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race, returns to the Hampton History Museum where she launched the book in September 2016, to reflect on all that has happened since the book was published, and will discuss the upcoming projects that came out of her research for Hidden Figures. After her talk, she will sign autographs.

Hidden Figures is available in the Hampton History Museum gift shop at special pricing: hardcover, $17.06 plus tax (regularly $27.99); paperback, 12.94 plus tax (regularly $15.99); and young readers’ edition (with photos), $6.91, plus tax (regularly $7.99). For more information about book purchases, call the gift shop call 757/7276824.

Admission is free and open to the public.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a bag lunch. The museum will have free dessert.

For this special “Lunch in Time” presentation, the museum’s Great Hall will be set up auditorium-style without tables.

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. For more information call 757/727-1102.

Partially bordered by the Hampton Roads harbor and Chesapeake Bay, Hampton, with the 344,000 sq. ft. Hampton Roads Convention Center and the award-winning

Hampton Coliseum, is located in the center of Coastal Virginia and the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. Hampton is the site of America’s first continuous Englishspeaking settlement, the site of the first arrival of Africans in English North America, and is home to such visitor attractions as the Virginia Air & Space Center, Fort Monroe National Monument, Hampton History Museum, harbor tours and cruises, Hampton University Museum, The American Theatre, among others.

Author Margot Lee Shetterly returns to the Hampton History Museum where she launched the book in September 2016, to reflect on all that has happened since the book was published

KSP images Don’t miss “The Sound Of Music” at Chrysler Hall, Dec. 15–17.

MM: No, this is what I love to do. I feel like I am on paid vacation. This is just fantastic. One of my favorite things is coming into a different theater in every town because every theater has its own soul; it’s own stories and histories to it.

There are handprints and signatures on the wall, some are said to have ghosts and things so everyone is different and it’s fun to feel the actual energy of the theater. And I’m doing my dream job, it is such a wonderful role, it’s a role of a lifetime, and it’s becoming my dream role that I get to play every night. I could not be happier.

So if I have to travel to do it so be it.

Y: What was the audition process like for Sound of Music?

MM: That was really interesting. I had my initial audition the day before I was leaving on vacation for my mom’s 60th birthday to Kauai, Hawaii. I did not expect a callback but I got several calls from the casting director saying you need to come in tomorrow. It’s just so funny because it was my mom singing the lullaby as a » See MUSIC | C5

Parents want fun, safer messaging solutions for kids From NewsUSA

Today, parents are increasingly allowing their children to use tablets and smartphones at younger ages. In fact, nine in ten 6–12-yearolds in the US have access to tablets or smartphones and two out of three use tablets or smartphones on a daily basis. But, parents often have questions and concerns about how their kids use them and which apps are appropriate. Whether it’s using video-chat to talk to grandparents, staying in touch with cousins who live far away, or sending mom a decorated photo while she’s working late to say “hi, parents want safe messaging options that are also fun for kids to use. Messenger Kids, which launched this month in the U.S. on the App Store, is the latest solution to answering these parents’ needs. “After talking to thousands of parents, associations like National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and parenting experts in the U.S., we found that most feel there’s a need for apps that let kids connect with people they love, but also have the level of parental control parents want,” says Product Management Director Loren Cheng. Standalone apps such as Messenger Kids have many benefits, including: Connection. Apps are a great way for children to connect with the people they love.

With Messenger Kids, kids can video chat and message with parent-approved contacts once their account is set up by a parent.

Creativity. An app should be fun and should allow kids to express themselves within the limits set by parents. Messenger Kids features a library of kid-appropriate and specially chosen GIFs, frames, stickers, masks and drawing tools that let them decorate photos and videos and have more fun with live video chats.

NewsUSA Apps are a great way for children to connect with the people they love. With Messenger Kids, kids can video chat and message with parent-approved contacts once their account is set up by a parent.

Control. Messenger Kids helps ease parents’ concerns about how children are using devices and whether they are using apps that are ageappropriate. It also gives parents more control.

Parents fully control the contact list and kids can’t connect with people that their parent does not approve.

Convenience. Apps, especially for kids, must be easy to setup and use. Messenger Kids was designed with input from thousands of parents and over a dozen expert advisors in the areas of child development, online safety, children’s media and technology. Once the account is established, the home screen shows kids at a glance whom they are approved to talk to, and when those contacts are online.

This preview of Messenger Kids is only available in the US at this time on the Apple App Store and will be coming to Amazon App Store and Google Play Store in the coming months. For more information, visit messengerkids.com.

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Tell Me a Story at the Isle of Wight County Museum Dec. 14, 10â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10:30 p.m.

Isle of Wight County Museum, 103 Main Street, SmithďŹ eld 757-356-1223 Children ages 3 to 5 and their families are invited to a monthly program designed to introduce youngsters to the symbols of Isle of Wight County through books, games and crafts. The Dec. 14 theme is gingerbread. Reservations are not required although groups of 10 or more are asked to contact the museum prior to the event.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Santaland Diariesâ&#x20AC;? performance Dec. 15â&#x20AC;&#x201C;16, 10 p.m.

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and combative parents. Come laugh, drink and be merry with your friends at the Wells Theatre. Tickets are $35.

Sensory Friendly Holiday Event Photos with Santa & More!

Dec. 15, 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6 p.m.

Centura College, Chesapeake 757-549-2121 During this family-friendly event, attendees will be able to get free pictures taken with Santa. Santa will arrive at 2:30 p.m. for photo opportunities. The campus will be providing milk and cookies, along with other holidaythemed snacks. Additionally, there will be sensory friendly activities available for children. This event is free and open to the public. The campus will also be accepting reservations for personalized time with Santa, for families that believe their children would do better in a less crowded setting. For more information regarding Centura Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sensory friendly holiday event and to schedule an appointment with Santa, contact the Chesapeake campus at (757) 549-2121.

Christmas with Santa, Peninsula Community Theater Dec. 16, 11 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2 p.m.

Peninsula Community Theater 757-549-2121 www.pctlive.org Bring the kids out to the hilarious comedy featuring Santa and two of his more micheivous elves. Packed full

of sing-a-long tunes, this show is the perfect way to get audiences of all ages into the Christmas spirit. Saturday, Dec. 16, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. setting. For more information regarding Centura Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sensory friendly holiday event and to schedule an appointment with Santa, contact the Chesapeake campus at (757) 549-2121.

Santa Claus at Carrollton Fire Station Dec. 16, 5â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7 p.m.

Carrollton Fire Station 10, 15020 Carrollton Blvd.

Carrollton, VA 23314 757-613-6183 All parents are invited to bring their little ones to see the jolly old elf in person and receive expressions of Christmas cheer and good will. The public is also welcome to meet our brave ďŹ reďŹ ghters and dedicated Emergency Medical Technicians and also to tour our ďŹ rst response engines and equipment.

USO Coffee Connection for Military Spouses Dec. 21, 11 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Noon USO Hampton Roads & Central Virginia - Naval Station Norfolk J-50 Annex , 3rd ďŹ&#x201A;oor classroom, Norfolk 757-395-4270 A small gathering for military spouses to connect with each other while enjoying a cup of coffee. This is a great way to network, share advice, discuss local events, and meet new friends. All active-duty spouses are welcome to attend.

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Town Center debuts holiday décor centerpiece, ‘Coeur de Noel’ Every winter, Town Center of Virginia Beach transforms into a dazzling winter wonderland. The Fountain Plaza is blanketed in twinkling lights. The stores unveil their annual holiday window displays. The office tower lights are a festive red and green. There is tinsel trim and Christmas trees seemingly around every corner. And, did we mention “Coeur de Noël?” This holiday season, take notice of a glittery, enchanting 503 pound ornament in the Fountain Plaza!

The official name is “Coeur de Noël”. The globe was designed in Le Mans, France. There are only 12 in the United States and only 50 worldwide! The closest one to Virginia Beach is in Fort Myers, Florida. It is made with over 11,000 LED lights. We are thrilled to add this piece this season. We invite the Hampton Roads community to revel in the magic of the season and get ready to “ooh” and “ahh” at the newest addition to Town Center – Coeur de Noël!

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Home&Garden Entertaining tips: Worry-free ways to clean before your guests arrive From Brandpoint

For many of us, this is the best time of the year to spend with friends, family and lots of food. The weather has turned colder, the clocks have shifted back and we’re ready to invite guests over to eat, laugh and make new memories for the new year.

Let’s face it, because you spend more time indoors this time of year, you’re also probably a bit more anxious when it comes to keeping the house tidy and making sure you’re keeping yourself and your guests healthy. So, what’s the best approach to cleaning up before your get-together starts? You’ve likely heard this before, but it’s true: Clean only what your guests see. There’s no need to push all your furniture into the middle of the room to clean your baseboards or grab those dust bunnies from underneath the china cabinet. Of course, you want the guest bathroom to be shipshape, as well as a few of the following areas, before guests arrive.

Home is where the oven is: Most people like to mingle in the kitchen (hello bacon-wrapped dates!), so you want it to smell like all your

wonderful food, not harsh chemicals. While you might be tempted to clean every inch of the kitchen, keep it simple and remember to clean as you go, especially during food prep. From raw cookie dough to chicken wings, you want to be careful not to cross-contaminate surfaces, so disinfect and clean those food-prep areas often, including cutting boards. (Use a product like PURELL® Multi-Surface Disinfectant, which contains no harsh chemicals, to keep those counters and prep stations worry-free.)

Don’t let those dirty mixing bowls pile up, either. Rinse as soon as you can and load them into the dishwasher.

The hangouts: After the kitchen, you probably know where your guests will gravitate.

Maybe the kids hit the basement or rec room and sports fans huddle in the family room around the TV. Vacuuming and dusting are a must and put away all the non-essential items.

Place anything you don’t need into your laundry basket and stash it in the laundry room.

So many things to touch: Now think about all those hands touching surfaces like door-

Hero Images A little elbow grease and some targeted cleaning should leave you plenty of time for the really important stuff: cooking, eating and enjoying time with your loved ones.

knobs, remotes, toys or playpens, especially if you have little ones crawling about or you’re expecting lots of toddlers. No one wants to be sick, especially when there is fun to be had. To prevent the spread of germs, disinfect those often-touched items and surfaces with PURELL® Multi-Surface Disinfectant, which not only kills 99.99 percent of germs on hard surfaces, but also sanitizes soft surfaces and other areas in the house where you normally wouldn’t use traditional products.

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dish people bring, you should also expect some sniffles and sneezes. Keep your guests comfortable by putting out some boxes of tissues and an alcohol-based hand sanitizer in key areas, like near the buffet line and next to the tissue box.

A little elbow grease and some targeted cleaning should leave you plenty of time for the really important stuff: cooking, eating and enjoying time with your loved ones.

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YOUR KIDS’ ‘FEAR OF MISSING OUT’ IS NOT WORTH MORE HOLIDAY DEBT

ber you’re paying interest each month,” Dixson says. “You need to impose a holiday limit on the card.”

• Make a real budget. It’s the easiest thing to do before all the shopping. Set up a budget each year as to what you can afford to spend (for example, $600 = $50 per month) and set this aside each month in order to have the money you expect to spend. But for many people it’s the hardest thing to execute when they’re out shopping. “They lose will power,” Dixson says. “It gets to be a little like gambling; you have to decide how much you can afford to lose, or how much you’ll go over without being totally stretched in January and beyond.”

• Make it a teaching moment. The holidays are a great time to teach your kids about money, a lesson that could last a lifetime. It’s not a matter of being Scrooge; it’s about showing them money doesn’t grow on Christmas trees. Most families have budgets, and part of being responsible means not over-spending. “The greater good of the family is served rather than immediate gratification,” Dixson says. “They’ll learn something meaningful about money, appreciation and responsibility that will stay with them when they have families of their own.”

“If more parents could apply these forms of financial discipline during the holidays,” Dixson says, “it would greatly help them develop a long-term financial plan, as well as greatly help their kids.”

By Jeff Dixson

With the holidays upon us, parents are making a list and checking it twice. And that list seems to be getting longer … while the bank account gets smaller.

That often happens when kids catch an acute case of FOMO during the holiday season.

The “Fear of Missing Out” includes not getting some of the gifts they want, or the latest, cool things their friends are receiving.

So mom and dad go way over the family budget. They hit the credit cards, and the holiday bills climb. After all, overspending on gifts and beginning the New Year with added debt is as much a holiday tradition as mistletoe and stockings hung by the chimney with care.

“Many adults annually prove they have not learned their lesson, and it’s an expensive one that keeps adding up,” says Jeff Dixson (www.nwfts.net), a financial educator and author of Winning The Retirement Game.

“Discipline is a prerequisite for financial stability, and this kind of chronic overspending of money they don’t really have certainly doesn’t bode well for a family budget, let alone a retirement plan.

But habits can change, and the sooner the better.”

Dixson gives four tips for how to keep holiday shopping reasonable and avoid excessive debt:

With the holidays upon us, parents are making a list and checking it twice.

And that list seems to be getting longer … while the bank account gets smaller.

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• Look at the big picture. Credit card use means putting off paying for something you didn’t have the money for. So forecast what that mounting credit card bill will add to your regular monthly expenses. “The long-term pain isn’t worth the short-term gain of getting the kids everything they wanted and more,” Dixson says. “Seeing their smiles on Christmas morning is nice, but you also have to see on paper the money crunch ahead; that can act as a deterrent.”

• Use one card. If you must use a credit card, Dixson says, put the rest of your cards aside and use the one with the lowest interest rate. This also makes it easier to track your spending. “If the one card is included in your budget, fine, but remem-

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Sports Holiday spirit runs along the Virginia Beach Boardwalk: Surf-n-Santa 5 Miler Last year’s race was a world record setting event Close your eyes and envision a nautical holiday wonderland of more than a million bright lights twinkling against the Atlantic as you’re lacing up for a run on the Virginia Beach boardwalk. Now open your eyes and imagine no more! J&A Racing brings you the Great Outdoor Provision Co. Surfn-Santa 5 Miler presented by Bon Secours In Motion on December 16, 2017. All of our participants will receive a 5 piece Santa Suit and will set off into a nautical holiday wonderland along the Atlantic Ocean. The event is held at twilight along the boardwalk so runners can enjoy the Holiday Lights Merry Mile (named by USA Today as one of the Top 10 Best Holiday Light Displays in the country) and a festive evening being mesmerized by the holiday spirit.

Last year, 5,025 race participants dressed in Santa suits crossed the finish line at the Surf-N-Santa 5 Miler in Virginia Beach, unofficially breaking the Guinness World Record for the Largest Santa Claus Run. Jerry Frostick, the event’s race director and owner of J&A Racing, explained that

to go after a record like this, it required making a detailed list (and presumably checking it twice).

The most complicated Guinness requirement: participants needed to be wearing all five pieces of the Santa suit provided to them for the duration of the race, including red pants, a red jacket, hat, black belt, and a white beard in order to count toward breaking the world record.

Time will tell if yet another record-setting year, but regardless, a great time is guaranteed. All participants will receive awesome swag including the 5-piece Santa Suit a unique medal, a finisher’s item, free photos and more. Best of all, all participants are invited to the postrace party inside the Virginia Beach Convention Center featuring live music, brew from Samuel Adams and other goodies. As always, parking at the convention center is free.

The Surf-N-Santa 5 Miler starts at 4:30 p.m. and the Post Race Rockin’ Party will be held at the finish line at the Virginia Beach Convention Center from 5–8 p.m.

Photos by Jeff Sevier Over 5000 Santas participating in the Surf-N-Santa 5-Miler.

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Continued from C1 part why I love music, the song is in this show and I have to audition while I’m half a world away celebrating my mother’s birthday. I literally had to make a video from Kauai and send it to them. It was interesting to be so far away auditioning yet at the same time coming full circle. It was Kismet.

Y: How is this production different from the film?

MM: There were a couple of songs that were actually cut out of the movie that is in the stage version that is essential to the story, especially for the development of the adult characters. The songs are about class and politics that focus what’s going on with these adults on the political side

of the story as opposed to singing nuns and children learning to sing. It brings another layer to the story that is essential.

Y: Is there anyone instrumental behind the scenes or on stage you want to thank?

MM: Jill-Christine Wiley who plays Maria is absolutely fantastic. She has a lovely voice and I love working with her. Jill is such a professional.

One night we were doing the romantic song “Something Good”. She starts to lead me upstage and I accidentally step on the back of her shoe. She is wearing heels so now she is off kilter. In my head, I’m freaking out. Do I need to get down on one knee and put her shoe on and have a Cinderella moment? Instead, she took the other shoe off as well, so she is holding both shoes and sings the rest of the song with me.

I thought it was exactly what Maria would do.

Jess Gouker our stage manager, does a great job making the calls every night, making

sure the show is consistent with all the sound, light queues and actors. She has a lot of things to juggle and does an outstanding job. The whole orchestra is some of the best musicians I’ve ever worked with. Michael Uselmann is the music director and he keeps us on tempo and let us know when we are off key. He also warms up the kids every night. Seeing the kids’ energy is very inspiring because you are forced to be as professional as you can be and it is rewarding to watch them.

They give 110 % and make you stay on top of your game.

Y: Any wow moments?

MM: They are both rather recently. My sister Grace McLean is a performer as well. She is an actor, singersongwriter and about a year ago made her Broadway debut.

I have not been on Broadway yet. She has beaten me to it and that’s fine. She played Marya D, in “Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812”. I got to see her opening night and it

brought me to tears. I was so happy and proud of her.

The other wow moment was booking this job. When I was in high school I head leading parts, but in the professional world it has mostly been the second or third lead so to book this job, the National Tour of Captain von Trapp was a great, great feeling and to do it every night: it’s fantastic, the best thing ever. I’m living my wow! Speaking of living my wow, the stage manager is calling places, so I need to go and get ready for tonight’s performance. We will see everyone in Norfolk, VA Dec. 15–17.

Get your tickets at www. sevenvenues.com/events/detail/rodgers-hammersteins-thesound-of-music.

Yiorgo is a Hampton Roads arts, entertainment and sports writer. A stage, TV and movie actor, he is also an educator, motivational speaker, writer, storyteller and columnist.

Health&Fitness The New Year’s resolution you can keep: A more eco-friendly home From Brandpoint

Nearly 42 percent of all New Year’s resolutions are broken

by February, according to Statisticbrain. It’s easy to understand why — resolutions are difficult to keep all year long. Instead of risking disappointment in 2018, why not make a resolution that takes short-term effort but yields long-term benefits?

This year, resolve to make your home more environmentally friendly and energy efficient.

“The upgrades needed to make a house eco-friendlier can be accomplished in a relatively short amount of time and for a reasonable investment,” says Chris Garcia, an energy efficiency expert with Champion®. “Instead of struggling to stick to a resolution month after month, resolving to reduce your home’s environmental impact is quickly achievable and satisfying. Plus, energy-efficient upgrades can help lower utility bills, and saving money is a great way to start the year!”

Garcia points to three areas of focus to help you keep your resolution to make your home better for the environment — and your wallet — this coming year: Focus on the furnace Heating and cooling account for about half of a home’s total energy usage, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Of course, where you live helps determine whether you use more energy to heat your home or to cool it, but the majority of homes in the U.S. have some form of heating, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reports.

“An old, faulty or wrong-sized furnace can significantly in-

crease how much energy a home uses,” Garcia notes.

Start your new year by taking care of your furnace. Have a qualified professional inspect it if you didn’t do so at the start of the heating season. Check to be sure that all components of the heating ventilation and cooling system are working properly.

Change air filters if you haven’t done so in a while, and set a reminder on your smartphone to change them throughout the year according to the furnace manufacturer’s guidelines.

If you need to replace an older, less efficient system, consider high-efficiency options like a Champion® Momentum™ gas furnace, which provides more heat for less money with a high 98 percent AFUE efficiency rating. The new system can reduce fuel costs nearly 38 percent compared to older models.

Eliminate air leaks Temperature-controlled air can escape your home in multiple ways, including through air leaks in and around windows and doors, fireplaces, attics, basements and even garage doors.

Keeping cooled or heated air inside your home starts with sealing air leaks, which the Department of Energy says could yield yearly energy savings of 5 to 30 percent. Add or replace caulk and weather stripping around windows and doors, including garage doors. Check fireplaces, air ducts and points of entry such as water pipes, electrical lines and cable connections to ensure that no air leaks are occurring.

Add insulation to your home’s attic, basement or crawl space to help ensure your home stays warm in winter and cool in summer. Keep in mind often overlooked spots such as garages, especially if your home has a room over the garage space.

Rethink lighting Replacing old, less efficient incandescent light bulbs throughout the house with newer, energy-efficient options like CFLs and LEDs is one of the fastest, most cost-effective ways to reduce a home’s energy consumption and environmental impact.

Brandpoint This year, resolve to make your home more environmentally friendly and energy efficient.

The Department of Energy says that these types of bulbs use 25 to 80 percent less electricity than incandescent bulbs to produce the same amount of illumination. They can also last three to 25 times longer than traditional light bulbs, so you’ll save money in the long run by purchasing fewer replacement bulbs.

You can also reduce energy consumption by relying on natural light whenever possible. Start by opening curtains and blinds to let in light during daytime hours in winter months.

“New Year’s resolutions are notoriously hard to sustain for an entire 12 months, but energy-efficient improvements to your home mean you can fulfill your resolution to be more environmentally friendly in the first months of the year,” Garcia says.

“Your resolution can be accomplished and continue to benefit you and the environment long after other resolutions have been broken.”

To learn more about Champion® furnaces, visit www.championhomecomfort.com/ecofriendly.

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We Offer On-Site Tag Sales With A Knowledgeable & Courteous Sales Team. Over 45 Yrs. Exp. In Handling Antiques, Estates & Moving Sales. References Available. We Do It All For You! Call Larry Zedd 422-4477.

Garage Sale - Virginia Beach Bellamy Manor Kempsville MOViNG SALE Dec. 16 at 5021 Churchill Court. 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Straight from the attic after 26 years. Full sets dishes, Limoges China, touring speakers, prof. amp, antiques, clothes, glassware, Christmas decor, and more.

Everything must go.

Hundreds of Barbies, Beanie Babies & Other Toys, Most New, 1290 Brigantine Ct., Laurel Cove, off Great Neck Rd., 757-481-6056. 335-2264.

Starting 12/9 thru 12/20, 9-5 PM.

Antiques & Collectibles A Basic

American Antique Buyer

RAY HIGGINS

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

ALL COINS

Sterling Flatware Older Men’s/Women’s

Wrist Watches

Pocket Watches Working or Broken

Callaway Mallet Putter. 2 thru P. $200. Other clubs available, please call, 757-286-8431.

Good Things To Eat Beasley’s 420-0658. Pecans $4.99 lb.

Jumbos $5.99 lb. Shelled Pecans, Hanover, Collards, Kale, Sweet Potatoes, SeasonIng Meat.

Musical Merchandise Ludwig Set of Drums & cymbals combined.

Call 757-395-9849.

PIANO-STORY & CLARK PRELUDE BABY GRAND. QRS player system, Like new. Must sell moving. $7000 obo. 757-477-7700.

Pets-Dogs,Cats,Other **CKC Yorkie pups** M/F $700+ #precious Call/text 805.824.6059, Ready 2 go!

AFRICAN GREY BABIES 11 WKS. HAND FED. READY FOR HOLIDAYS $1200 7577537518 Airedale terrier puppies champion sired shots vet checked health guarantee 757 710 0875

Beagle Pups-AKC reg, blue tick, shots/wormed, champion bloodlines, $200 each. 757-472-1353.

Border Collie Pups-Classic black w/white,

purebred, reg ABCA, parents on farmstead, very smart, wormed/1st shots. $585. 757-506-4125.

Boxer/Lab Mix Pups-9 wks., shots &

wormed, very loving, $125. 252-792-6211.

www.barrettstreet.com

Education/Training : l Bachelors in HR Mgmt preferred l 5 years experience in HR leader ship role l PHR/SPHR is a plus

Barrett Street Auction, now possesses

a federal firearm license. Auction seller’s commission 10% FFL $10 per firearm. 463-1911.

Jack’s Towing, monthly auto auction 3rd Sat. at 12 Noon. Call 461-5765 for info.

Phoebus Auction Gallery. Next Auction Mon., Jan. 1st, 2018. VAAR #1597. 722-9210

“MERRY CHRISTMAS”

VAF 662 www.vaauctionco.com 538-0123

Drivers/ Transportation/ Shipping BUS DRIVERS Work at the Y!

Be a part of our talented, dedicated team and help the YMCA of South Hampton Roads make our community stronger! Now hiring CDL Bus Drivers to transport children in licensed child care programs in our Virginia Beach locations.

Mt. Trashmore Princess Anne Salem Family Center Indian River Hilltop

Must have current CDL. Apply online on the YMCA of South Hampton Roads Job Opportunities Page

www.ymcashr.org

Chiweenies-3 red males, 16 wks. old, paper trained, 1st & 2nd shots, worming, $250, will deliver for a small fee. 252-326-0077.

Cocker Spaniels-Young Adults, black & white, tri-colored, Williamsburg, $250-$750. Email: uvamom54@cox.net 804-310-5952.

English Bulldog Pups-Reg, 1st shots,

24/7. Free Estimates.

English Springer Spaniel Pups-AKC reg, 13 wks., 2nd set of shots. Call Steven 757-690-3052.

Barrett Street Auction, now possesses

a federal firearm license. Auction seller’s commission 10% FFL $10 per firearm. 463-1911.

Low Boy Truck Driver

Hiring immediately a qualified Low Boy Heavy Haul Truck Driver with a min of 5 years' experience. A Class A CDL Driver's License is REQUIRED. Trip planning & state and federal roadway laws knowledge is MANDATORY. Please include a copy of CDL license with resume. This is a Full-Time position w/ top pay & benefits. Forward resumes/applications to: Attn: HR, MEB General Contractors, Inc., PO Box 6748, Chesapeake, VA 23323, fax (757) 967-8129, or email hr@mebgc.com. Only responses sent directly to MEB will be considered. No calls please. Drug screen required.

E-Verify.

DMV. EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet.

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

I BUY COINS

Coin Collections

STAMP COLLECTIONS

757-474-1303 TRAINS & Old Toys Wanted American Flyer, Lionel, LGB, HO Collections CALL 757-715-5173

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.

Field Bred English cocker Puppies. Great upland and companion dogs. Very loving. 1000.00 252341-7765 Call for more information

German Shepherd Pups-Protection that’s lov-

able & loyal, AKC, ready 12/23. $1400. 407-5000.

Golden Doodles-Ready in time for Christmas.

Beautiful colors, socialized & vet ck. Taking dep. on these adorable puppies, Tracey 919-922-4318.

Golden Lab Mix Pups-15 wks., 1st shots,

de-wormed, $275. 252-357-4829, 252-548-8327

Golden Retriever Pups-AKC, $800. Shots current, health guaranteed, great companion, Christmas, ready 12/10. 252-338-7775.

Golden Retriever Pups-AKC, $850.

252-357-1170. 252-506-2826, call or text

Golden Retriever Pups-AKC, 1st shots/

wormed, both parents on premises $800. 421-7708

Golden Retriever Pups-AKCc, 1st shots,

de-wormed, parents on site. $850. 252-357-4829, 252-548-8327, call or text.

Great Dane Pups-AKC, parents on site, ready Dec. 10. $1300-$1500. 757-635-3964.

Havanese pups- ready now. Small, non-shed. $800 8043843125

Lab Pups-All colors, AKC, OFA, hunting pedigree, shots/wormed. $650. 757-642-0833.

LABRADOODLE PUPS-Standard, multi-generation, vet checked. See Rita’s Labradoodles on Facebook. $1000. 757-508-6306.

Mini. Schnauzers-All Colors. Super Coats.

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

1608 Campostella Rd., Chesapeake (757) 545-4442 2815 Geo. Washington Hwy., Yorktown 757-867-8280. www.batteryout.com

Mikasa (Harrow) Bone China, wide gold

rim, 52 pieces, excel cond $325. Rosenthal Modern crystal glasses, service for 8, 40 pieces $195.

New women’s boots, 7 1/2, $35. 757-340-7615.

Miniature Doll House, Georgian design,

3 story, circular stairway 36X36, 65% finished, family project. $250. 757-340-5752.

Snowman Tree Ornaments, Hundreds!

90 cents each or best offer for all. 482-5055.

Boat Trailers USED TRAILER SALE !!!

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

Boat Gear/Equipment Fishing Kayak NuCanoe Frontier 12 Never been in water. Fully rigged with ATS rails and seat base (low), 360 Pinnacle seat, foot steering and side mount PWM, Minnkota RipTide 45/36 with transom mounting plate, 105 AH Lead-acid deep cycle battery, YakAttack Black Pack, Zooka Tube, YakAttack Anchor Trolley HD, Lowrance Hook 5 with Cell Block and Dog Bone extension. 280 cm paddle, New trailer with 12 in tires and new LED lights, BooneDOX Landing Gear.

Send inquiry to motorlink@comcast.net for material list and photos. No piecemeal, total package only.

Location: Staunton, VA 24401.

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

Call 757-481-5375.

Clothing WOMAN’S MINK JACKET, appraised $1200. Sell for $300. 757-716-3098.

The Office of Finance at Old Dominion University is seeking candidates for a Financial Services Specialist I position.

This position will assure University Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance with all industry standards, federal, state and University policies and procedures for credit card processing.

This position will also reconcile assigned general ledger accounts to ensure proper data is being recorded and reflected in our financial system.This position closes January 12, 2018 To apply, please visit http://jobs. odu.edu/postings/7085 and follow the online instructions. AA/EOE

Automotive/ Mechanics

757-481-3779 or email apt23454@gmail.com

Law Legal BANKRUPTCY PARALEGAL

We are looking for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Paralegal who excels in working with Best Case software. Salary negotiable. Email resume to lawoffice@johnsonwc.com or fax (757) 923-9976.

Maintenance Assistant Director of Facilities Management for Residential Housing

Norfolk State University (NSU) Department of Facilities Management provides a campus environment that is conducive to working and learning through systematic maintenance, repair, and renovation and construction of campus buildings, facilities, and infrastructure. The department seeks qualified applicants to serve as the Assistant Director of Facilities Management for Residential Housing.

For more information please visit http://jobs.virginia.gov

Assistant Director of Utilities & Building Repairs (Repost)Norfolk State University (NSU) Department of Facilities Management provides a campus environment that is conducive to working and learning through systematic maintenance, repair, and renovation and construction of campus buildings, facilities, and infrastructure. The department seeks qualified applicants to serve as the Assistant Director of Utilities & Building Repairs. For more information please visit http://jobs.virginia.gov/

Ship Building Ship Repair Nationwide Skilled Trades

is now accepting applications for SF,SW, PW, PF, OSM,ME Phone: 757-963-2211 705 South Military Hwy.,Suite B Virginia Beach, VA 23464 Phone: 985-872-5530 nstla@nationwideskilledtrades.com

Skilled Trades (Manufacturing) Experienced Concrete Q/C finishing and shipping individual needed for Wilmington, NC Prestress Concrete plant. Individual will manage final finishing of products and coordinate deliveries in a hands on outside work environment. Duties include managing personnel, coordinating with field general contractors and trucking companies for product delivery and working with the NCDOT Inspectors to insure approval and payment of product. Computer and filing experience a plus. 910-444-4682 Immediate Openings: Cleveland Pump Repair in Twinsburg, OH (www.clevelandpumprepair. com) is looking for Administrative, Shop Repair Technicians, and Field Service Supervisors with general pump repair knowledge and/or supervisory experience. Competitive Salary and Benefits. Send Resume: jdurkin@clevelandpumprepair.com

For Rent-Furnished Apts Low Weekly Rates avail starting $210 week.

Oceanfront Hotel. 1719 Atlantic Ave. 757-425-5511

Standard Poodle Pups Full AKC Champion Bloodlines $1,200 Call or Text 443-614-9477 Ready To Go Today We can Accept Credit Cards Sorry we do not ship but willing to meet halfway

Standard Poodle Pups-AKC reg, cremsh,

white & black, shots worming health guaranteed, $1000. 434-349-3854 or 434-770-1464.

Teddy Bear Yorkie Poos Ready for X-Mas! Parents onsite 2F 1 M. Call 757-404-8990 pics upon request Yorkie Puppies AKC, Health Guar., Family Raised, microchip 757-778-7081 www.dynamoyorkies.com YORKIE PUPPIES AKC Reg.Superior Quality$2200-2500 tiffntellyorkies.com 757-277-2204

YORKIE PUPS-Reg. Shots. Potty Trained Loving, Beautiful & Brilliant, 757-672-7797.

Hiring immediately a qualified Construction Heavy Equipment Mechanic with a min of 5 years' experience. MUST HAVE OWN TOOLS. This is a Full-Time position w/ top pay & benefits. Forward resumes/applications to: Attn: HR, MEB General Contractors, Inc., PO Box 6748, Chesapeake, VA 23323, fax (757) 967-8129, or email hr@mebgc.com. Only responses sent directly to MEB will be considered. No calls please. Drug screen required. E-Verify. DMV. EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet

Building & Construction/ Skilled Trades Drywall /Smooth Plaster Finisher

Raised, 1st shots, de-wormed, healthy & sweet.

Males $900, Females $1000. 757-343-6417.

Experienced. Residential New /Repair /Patch and Point-up. Able to use hopper/ Knock Down.Independent w/ clean DMV Pay commensurate (757) 487-4307

Yorkies-Females, 10 wks, shots, health record, wormed, $800. 757-761-5223

General/Other

Yorkies-AKC, 9 & 10 wks old, Ashbrook Family

Power Boats/Cruisers Sea swirl striper 2000 21 ft Center console, 200 hp oil injected Johnson outboard. Motor and boat in good condition. Trailer included but need brakes. $5000 obo. 804-317-0534.

Boat Captain - 100-Ton License & Deckhands, Relief & Part Time Norfolk - Portsmouth, Call Norfolk By Boat, Inc. (757) 418-1803

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

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

Wanted To Buy FREON R12 WANTEDCertified buyer will PICKUP, pay CA$H for R12 cylinders and cases of cans.

(312)291-9169 RefrigerantFinders.com

Auctions

AUCTION-Sat., Dec. 16 @ 9:30 AM DALE OLD WRECKER SERVICES 1340 HEAD OF RIVER RD. CHESAPEAKE, VA 20+ Tow In & Abandoned Autos

Ford 2012 Mustang Conv, loaded, gar kept, tires, silver, sell ASAP! $7950. 757-285-4130.

Hyundai 2009 Accent Please call Rhonda at 757995-8762. $3800 is price. Car in good condition.

Chevrolet 2003 Corvette 50th Anniversary Edition. Loaded, only 15,000 miles. Showroom condition. $24,000. Call 422-3436.

MAYBACH 2007 MODEL 57 - VERY RARE, NEW CONDITION, GRAY EXT., W/BLACK LEATHER INT. LOW 39K MILES, 2 TV’S & DVD PLAYER, REAR ENTERTAINMENT PKG, REFRIGERATOR, 20’ MAYBACH CHROME WHEELS, 2 REMOTE KEYS, ONE OWNER CLEAN CARFAX. UNMATCHED LUXURY, PERFORMANCE & ELEGANCE, NEW $341,000. CURRENT BOOK $149,000. ON SALE @ $96,000. CALL 1(757)373-3257.

VaDlr 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

Va. Beach-3000 sq. ft. shop & 2 offices, 14’

doors, utilities & air included. $1800. 499-8000.

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

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

GHENT-8 Great Locations

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

Meredith Mgmt. 622-8233 www.meredithmgmt.com

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

Campers/RVs CONSIGNMENTS WANTED! Let us clean, sell, & finance your RV. Snyders RV 499-8000.

Motor Homes Coachmen 1995 31’ clean, new insp $9900.

business services

Processing Fee $225. Snyder’s RV 499-8000.

757.622.1455

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Additions

Landscape/Gardening

Additions, Sunrooms, Roofs, Decks &

100% Drainage & Yard Cleanup, Shrub &

Attorneys

COMPLETE YARD WORK-Weeding, mulching,

Other home Improvements. Chesapeake Office 757-274-4533. Suffolk Office 986-3777. BBB Accredited. www.builderscorporation.com

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

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

DIVORCE/WILLS

Uncontested. $395 + $86 filing fee.

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

Brick Block Work

Lawn Maintenance

MOBILE MECHANIX

We Service All Lawn Mowers & Tractors Including John Deere

757-478-3474

Brick waterproofing, brick repairs & Point Up, Walls, Steps, Etc. Semi-Retired Masonry Contractor Earl Smith, AKA Stone Smith.

Free Est/Good Prices. You Won’t Find A Better Man. 270-0578

Moving-Hauling (A) FAMILY TRASH MAN

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

20 yrs exp, lic & ins. 485-1414

ATTICS & GARAGES CLEANED

Contents hauled away, also tree limbs & shrubs.

Call 934-2258

Concrete/Asphalt

B & J MOVING

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

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

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

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

WHY PAY MORE?

Only $5-$6 Per Square Foot Complete.

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

Plastering/Drywall

Electrical Work

A1 PLASTER & REPAIR 32 Yrs Exp.

Affordable Electrical, Heat, A/C & Plumbing

Company. No Mess, No Spills, No Outrageous Bills!

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

Decks & Fencing

Small Repair Specialist. Affordable Pricing.

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

Plumbing/Heating/Air HONEST PLUMBING

ACTION ONE FENCE & DECK

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

Floors

757-408-7555. Honest prices, reliable service, emergency service. Major Credit Cards Accepted.

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

Professional Services

NEW FLOORING FAST!!

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

CALL 453-8000 for your free quote.

Garages D&W Garages - 20x24' $15,995; 24x24'

$17,995; 24x30’ $20,995; w/Slab & Vinyl Siding.

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

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

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

Roofing-Guttering *A FLAT RUBBER, HOT TAR,

BROWN’S HOME REPAIRS - Large &

Shingles, Slate, Tile, Chimney Flashing, Siding.

Licensed & Insured Call Today! 757-718-1072

Small Jobs, Baths, Kitchens, Ceiling Fans, Lights, Paint, Plumbing, Carpentry. 25 Yrs. Exp. Lic’d & Ins’d. Call Rob 757-679-4558

#1 GAF Master Elite Contractor Class A - Lic. & Ins. Angie's List Winner '08-'16

Home Improvements AIR-DUCT CLEANING

JAYHAWK EXTERIORS 963-6559 jhawkext.com

UNIVERSAL DUCT CLEANING FREE INSPECTIONS Member BBB 757-502-0200

J.K. ROOFING

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

B & B Handyman Services-No job too

PLUS HANDYMAN. LICENSED & INSURED

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

Call (757) 880-5215

HOME INSULATION

UNIVERSAL INSULATION DOCTOR Attic Insulation l Insulation Removal l Crawl Space Insulation l l Insulation Upgrade l

Little Creek Rd-2 BR Twnhse. Central heat/air, carpet. $700-$730. Credit 4 req’d. (888)368-5920 Ask About Our Specials Meredith Mgmt. www.meredithmgmt.com OCEAN VIEW’S BEST-5 Locations, 1-2 BR, extras Near beach, air, laundry. www.capitalrentalsva.com Call 460-1992 or 625-8193.

viced on time, a real deal for $13,995. 752-5424

Buick 2010 Lacrosse cxl PEARL WHITE, tan lthr, factory chrome rims, cd, htd seats,htd steer wheel, cool seats, cd,xm, non smoker, garaged kept, fully serviced,absolutely flawless!clean VA title. 144,800 mls $7,900 (757-717-1997)

$300 Moves You In. $720 Mo.

For Rent-Portsmouth Apts

Toyota 2015 Camry LE, senior driven, ser-

Automobiles for Sale

Ingleside Square Apts. 3515 Gatling Ave. 466-8111

Some/Most Utils. 625-7110. 623-8383 Wards Corner - 1BR, $650 & 2BR, $750

Toyota 2008 Prius Touring Package $6,995 Blue, 70K miles, 45 mpg Org. Owner, Nav, Bluetooth, JBL sound system, Leather seats, Power windows, Rear camera, 4 dr htbk 757-305-8329

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

FREE INSPECTIONS

757-502-0200.

(Mention This Ad and Get $100 Off)

Frank’s Siding & Repairs 227-8964

House Cleaning

Repairing Siding & Trim. Also Small & Large Jobs.

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

DOMESTIC ESTATE HOUSEKEEPER IMMEDIATE POSITION AVAILABLE FOR A LIVE OUT DOMESTIC ESTATE HOUSEKEEPER FOR THE NORTH END OF VIRGINIA BEACH

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

Duties and Responsibilities to include:

FLOYD'S TREE SERVICE

Pruning. Trimming, Removal.

Free Estimates. Licensed & Insured. 420-6396

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

For Rent-Rooms

Applicant Qualifications:

CHES., GREAT BRIDGE - Furn’d Rm, Prof.,

Non-Smoker, Nice Home, Quiet, Cable, W/D, Utils Incl. Sec & Dep. $150/wk. Mr. B. 757-375-2304 dence

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plus dep. Call Eddie 340-4990.

35HP FWC Diesel $12,000 neg. Spec sheet & photos call 757-651-0224

Topsoil-Mulch

For Lease-Industrial

Kings Grant-Furnished rm, TV. $110 wk.

Morgan Sloop 1970 35 ft Keel/Centerboard

#01A Black Sifted TOPSOIL

Motel 6-Ocean View. New rms, near fishing pier, $199 wk, kitchenette avail. Pet ok. 757-480-9611

KEMPSVILLE-Near Rock Church. Partly furnished, no drugs, pets, drama. $500 mo. Reduced rent for handyperson. 757-575-2379.

Sailboats

Ford 1999 Windstar Red w/ gray int. A/C PS PB AM/FM CD Player. Recent tires,Alt.,Fuel/Water Pumps. K-N Air filter 732 850 8873 1250 OBO less than 36K mis, $17,000. 252-619-6947.

shipping

at $45.99 + tax daily & $225+ tax wkly. 460-1000.

Construction Heavy Equipment Mechanic

clean, dependable, low mis, $3900 obo. 647-3954

Honda 2011 Accord, great running cond, new

Experienced Concrete Quality Control/ finishing &

SHORKIE CHRISTMAS PUPPIES hypoallergenic/ nonshedding avail 12/16 call or text 253-439-0155

422-4477

APPLIANCES - Refrigerator $195; A/C $99; Stove $125; Freezer $150; Washer $150; Dryer $125; Dishwasher $100. All Items Like New. DELIVERY AVAIL 757-447-7347

Payment Card Industry (PCI) Compliance Specialist/ Reconciliation Accountant (#01147)

Medical Front Office

for physical therapy office in VA beach. Part-Time afternoons M-F. Fax resume to Brian Hoke

5819 Northampton Blvd, Va. Bch. Rms start

Virginia Beach Antique Co.

Appliances

Accounting/ Finance

APPLY: Online: www.laketaylor.org/careers Fax: 757-321-4808 Email: jobs@laketaylor.org In Person:1309 Kempsville Road, Norfolk, VA 23502 (EOE)

Year Health Guarantee. www.smithschnauzers.com For More Info 434-349-3854 or 434-770-1464

LARRY ZEDD

Appraisal Service With 40 Years Experience.

For passenger bus service in Suffolk, VA, area. Salary commensurate based upon experience. CDL B w/P End preferred.

Training Available. Good DMV record. Apply Online: www.vatransit.org. Questions: 1-877-777-2708 EOE M/F/D/V

Automobiles for Sale Camaro 2002 Camaro, 1 owner, T-top, V-6,

Antiques & Classics

See www.facebook.com/barrettstreetauction.

Preview: Fri., Dec. 15 - 9 am to 5 pm

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

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

Wanted Real Estate I Buy Houses, Apartments, Building Lots & Land, Any Price, Any Place, Any Condition. Call 757-478-7969

Director of Human Resources Advance your career with a 5-star healthcare organization that excels in helping our communities stay healthy. The successful candidate will lead Human Resources and collaboratively strengthen company culture and core values. Functions include but are not limited to: recruitment, benefits administration, payroll, policy/employment practices and worker’s compensation. The HRD will be responsible for the development of talent management, organizational effectiveness, leadership, coaching and conflict resolution.

Cane Corso puppies - ICCF registered shots and dewormed $800 call 757-305-4717

de-wormed, fam. raised, vet checked, gorgeous, short & fat, must see. $1750. 757-408-2179.

757-617-4043

Pastel under glass of a Bull Fighter by Jose Maria Lopez Mezquita c1942, 2004 Nissan Sentra 92,000 miles just passed inspection, period furniture, sterling flatware by Reed & Barton, sterling goblets, case XX knives, Royal Doulton, Minton China, Pottery by Maria Montoya Martinez, Roseville, Estate & Costume Jewelry, Longaberger, Indo Persian Rugs, Oak Claw foot Table, Leather Sofa & Chair, Baker’s Rack, Christmas Decorations, Lionel Trains & accessories, NOS toys, Henkel Harris furniture, designer handbags & luggage, Kenmore S/S refrig.

Lg. Collection of Dept. 56 Lladros

ready for Christmas, $750. Info call 252-217-3713.

Chihuahua-Male, 7 wks. old, 1st shots, wormed, $350. Will deliver for a fee. 252-326-0077.

Healthcare/ Medical

AUCTION CENTER

Boxer Pups-AKC, 2 brindle, 1 reverse brindle,

25 Yrs. Exp. Licensed

Will Come to You for Antiques

Auctions 8:00 AM Sat., Dec. 16 BARRETT STREET

South Norfolk Area Furn’d, cable, kit. privileges. Drug free! No deposit. $150/wk. 494-7848.

Look! 4 corners!

South Norfolk-Clean & convenient, furnished

Everyday moments can be learning moments with your kids. For more tips, visit bornlearning.org

rent $350. + util. Quiet area near Oceana call 4638741 or khgp65@yahoo.com

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room. $500 mo. includes all. 757-373-2290,

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NISSAN 2008 ROUGE SL 2.5 4CYL.VERY NICE! CLEAN! NO ISSUES! BLUE $6490 OBO 323-1190

Toyota 2016 RAV 4, 6,200 mis., back-up camera, Bluetooth, gray. $20,000. 510-6552.

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Volvo 2007 XC90 3.2 AWD White w/ tan leather.

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Ford 2002 F150, work ready, tool box & roof rack, inspected, $2300 make offer. 757-228-6656.

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