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ISSUE Dec. 7, 1941, is a day that will live in infamy. See inside for more stories about commemorations held around the fleet in honor of the 75th anniversary. See A8 and B4.

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US Navy Fights ISIL from Mediterranean Sea From U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs PO2 Nathan Wilkes An AV-8B Harrier attached to 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), Dec. 5. The 22nd MEU is embarked on Wasp and is conducting precision air strikes in support of the Libyan Government aligned forces against Daesh targets in Sirte, Libya, as part of Operation Odyssey Lightning.

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The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (CSG) resumed support of Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR), Dec. 6, launching sorties from the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.

Simultaneously, elements of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) continued conducting precision air strikes against Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) targets in Sirte, Libya, from the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) as part of Operation Odyssey Light-

ning to support Libyan Government of National Accordaligned forces fighting there.

“U.S. 6th Fleet is fighting ‘Daesh’ on multiple fronts, simultaneously supporting three combatant commanders. As a flexible, adaptive force, we are committed to defeating Daesh, we are com-

mitted to our NATO allies and partners, and we are ‘where it matters, when it matters.’”

Commander of U.S. 6th Fleet Vice Adm. Christopher W. Grady said.

U.S. 6th Fleet is concurrently supporting three » See ISIL | A11

A gatekeeper of metal in the sky

By PO3 Mutis A. Capizzi USS Bataan Public Affairs ATLANTIC OCEAN

“One of the best parts of my job is that I spend my day moving metal through the sky with my voice,” Amphibious Air Traffic Control Center (AATCC) Watch Officer Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael B. Aguilera said, a Harlingen, Texas native aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5).

Air traffic controllers play a key role in the effective use of naval airpower

throughout the world in operational and training environments. They control the movement of aircraft and vehicles on airfield taxiways and issue flight instructions to pilots by radio. Aguilera’s responsibilities include organizing and expediting the flow of air traffic on the ship using radio, radar and other signaling devices. They also provide pilots with critical information on other air traffic, navigation systems and airfield conditions essential to safe operations. » See CONTROL | A11

SN Stephanie Butler Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk Commanding Officer Capt. Doug Beaver and NAVSTA Norfolk Command Master Chief Marc Puco, presents Pearl Harbor veteran retired Chief Petty Officer Bill Hendley a photo of NAVSTA Norfolk, a ball cap and a coin, during the 75th Pearl Harbor commemoration ceremony held at the USS Iowa Memorial onboard NAVSTA Norfolk, Dec.5.

Pearl Harbor survivor attends Naval Station Norfolk ceremony

By SN Stephanie M. Butler Naval Station Norfolk Public Affairs Office NORFOLK

Naval Station Norfolk commemorated the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor by hosting Pearl Harbor survivor retired Chief Petty Officer William Hendley, Dec.5.

“It was the day after my 17th birthday,” Hendley said.

“Back then you only had 11 grades, so I had to find something to do.”

Hendley was assigned to Nevada-class battleship USS Oklahoma (BB 37), commissioned in 1916. On Dec. 7, 1941, the ship was moored in Hawaii on Battleship Row, alongside USS Maryland (BB 46). Hendley was taking a shower when the ship was hit by eight aircraft-delivered torpedoes. The ship immediately began to list, and com-

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SN Stephanie Butler Author of New York Times best seller “Pearl Harbor: From Infamy to Greatness,” Greg Nelson speaks during the 75th Pearl Harbor commemoration ceremony held at the USS Iowa Memorial on Naval Station Norfolk, Dec. 5.

pletely rolled over within 10 minutes. Exiting the ship through a porthole, the naked men dropped directly into the water, which was covered with a coat of oil, and they swam to the beach. Once they were on the beach they were given some clothing and rifles so that they could defend

against an expected infantry assault.

Naval Station Norfolk Commanding Officer Capt.

Doug Beaver commented on Henley’s will to survive.

“There are two important reasons to remember to honor the survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor,” Beaver said.

“First, you made it through one of the darkest days in American history and second, you remind us that we can never let our guard down.”

Craig Nelson, author of Pearl Harbor: From Infamy to Greatness, was the guest speaker.

“We are here to remember that when great tragedy strikes, that is when we find the measure of ourselves as individuals, and the measure of our nation,” Nelson said.

“In the days after the Pearl Harbor tragedy, among many others, the great heroes of that event were the men and women of salvage. They went to work, and of the 97 ships that were in the harbor that day, the salvage teams of the United States Navy restored all but 3 of them.”

The ceremony was concluded by a wreath laying and playing of taps.

OPERATION JINGLE 2016 All Hampton Roads area active-duty service members are invited to participate in the 24th annual Operation Jingle. This program provides complimentary hotel accommodations to the visiting families of locally stationed service members who are unable to go home for the holidays. For more information please contact your command’s Navy Marine Corps Relief Society representative.

Rebecca Perron Connor Kellum and Aidan Kuhn play the first round of jingle all the way.

Santa, holiday games highlight NMCP’s Hematology, Oncology Christmas party

By Rebecca A. Perron NMCP Public Affairs PORTSMOUTH

Santa Claus and holiday games were the entertainment during Naval Medical Center Portsmouth’s (NMCP) Pediatric Hematology and Oncology 16th annual Christmas party held, Dec. 9.

The annual party gives chronically ill children and their families a fun respite

during the holidays with others who understand the challenges of what they are going through. More than two dozen children currently receiving care or in longterm care attended along with about 20 siblings.

“It’s great to get all the kids who are used to seeing each other in a medical setting – where all the doctors are wearing white coats or » See NMCP | A11

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A2 | www.flagshipnews.com | The Flagship | 12.15.2016 Petty Officer 3rd Class Luis Sampedro attempts a takedown on Petty Officer 3rd Class Jairo Diaz during the 2016 All-Navy Wrestling Mini-Camp at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story’s Rockwell Hall.

Sailors from the Hampton Roads area attended the mini-camp to earn a spot on the All-Navy Wrestling team and compete in the Armed Forces Championships.

All-Navy Wrestling Mini-Camp held at JEB Little CreekFort Story

By PO2 Benjamin Dobbs Navy Public Affairs Support Element East VIRGINIA BEACH

Twenty-seven Sailors, from commands in the Hampton Roads area, wrestled at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story’s Rockwell Hall during the 2016 All-Navy Wrestling Mini-Camp, Nov. 5-6.

All-Navy Wrestling assistant coach, Petty Officer First Class Jesse Delapena made the trip from Bremerton, Washington, to facilitate three practice sessions during the two-day tryout. He is in his second year coaching the team. “What we’re trying to do is see who has the drive to become a competitor,� Delapena said. “The biggest thing is finding someone who is willing to do the time, put in the effort and show heart.�

Sailors attending the mini-camp honed their skills in preparation for the five-week-long All-Navy Wrestling Camp beginning January 27, 2017.

The All-Navy team finished in fourth place amongst all services in last year’s Armed Forces Championships at Naval Base Kitsap, Washington. They hope to improve for the upcoming season. “When we come out here we want

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to make sure that these guys are prepared for the camp,� Delapena said. “The Army and Marines team wrestle all year long so they have quite the advantage. The Navy gets five weeks out of the year to prepare for the Armed Forces [tournament], which we are trying to get changed.�

Several Sailors are showing their dedication in hopes of becoming champion. “If wrestling were easy then everyone would do it,� USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Sailor Petty Officer Luis Sampedro said. “Wrestling has taught me self-discipline. Being on the mat and being in the sport translates over into regular work ethic on the ship, the civilian world or wher-

ever it is.�

The All-Navy sports program has existed since 1975. “A lot of people don’t even know about All-Navy Wrestling or AllNavy sports in general, which is kind of sad because we have a lot of good athletes out there that don’t know about the opportunities they have,� Delapena said. “The minicamp here is to put a face with the packages that have been submitted.

It’s really good to see these guys in person.�

The All-Navy Sports program is comprised of 16 teams that participate in 11 sports. Athletes interested in applying for All-Navy Sports can visit www.navyfitness.org/.

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The Navy Exchange (NEX) Service Command (COM) has been offering students a chance to help pay for college through its A-OK Student Reward Program since 1997.

The A-OK Student Reward Program offers all qualified students to participate in a quarterly drawing for monetary awards of $2,500, $1,500, $1,000 or $500 for a total of $5,500 per quarter. The next drawing will be at the end of December 2016.

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PO1 Timothy Comerford Guided-missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG 72) stops for fuel in Funchal, Portugal, Nov. 27,.

Mahan visits ancient port of call in Greece Mahan plans to participate in a community relations project with the Muscular Dystrophy Association Hellas.

Strengthening partnerships during the port visit to Greece demonstrates the shared commitment to promote safety and stability within the region, while seeking opportunities to enhance interoperability with allies like Greece.

Mahan, homeported in Norfolk, departed Nov. 19, and is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of allies and partners and U.S. national security interests in Europe.

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

For more news from U.S. 6th Fleet, visit www.navy. mil/local/naveur/.

By PO1 Tim Comerford U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs PIRAEUS, GREECE

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG 72) arrived in Piraeus, Greece, Dec. 9, for a scheduled port visit to enhance U.S.-Greece relations as the two nations work together for a stable, secure, and prosperous Europe.

In addition to enjoying the rich culture of Greece, the Sailors expect to participate in a community relations event during their stay. “It is a pleasure to stop in the fair city of Piraeus,� Mahan’s Executive Officer Cmdr.

Harold Bowman-Trayford said. “I know Mahan’s Sailors will show the people of Greece that they are courteous and amiable professionals. It is through port visits like this we strengthen the enduring partnerships between our countries, and allow our Sailors the opportunity to experience the hospitality of Piraeus and the rich culture of Greece.�

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NEWS FROM NAS OCEANA Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Rich Meadows, NAS Oceana Command Master Chief Richard J. Haninger Jr., and Commander of Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Rear Admiral John C. Scorby Jr. cut the ribbon for the new barracks at Dam Neck Annex.

Oceana holds ribbon cutting ceremony for new barracks

By PO2 Jacob S. Richardson Naval Air Station Oceana Public Affairs VIRGINIA BEACH

Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana and Dam Neck Annex held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new barracks, Dec. 6. The facility is designed to provide high quality rooms and living spaces to all Bachelor Training Support Center Students.

Training Support Center Hampton Roads (TSC HR) is an echelon three shore activity located on board NAS Oceana and Dam Neck Annex. TSC HR provides centralized student management and support to the Learning Centers and their elements in the execution of their training responsibilities.

During the ribbon cutting, which was attended by Commander of Navy Region Mid-

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Atlantic Rear Admiral John C. Scorby Jr., NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt.

Richard Meadows spoke not only of the new barrack’s amenities, but what the building

U.S. Navy photo The new barracks at Dam Neck Annex.

means for the installation and its Sailors.

“We work very hard with our bachelor housing team to keep our living facilities habitable for our Sailors, but as the older barracks age, we must move forward and modernize,” Meadows said. “We are very happy to provide them with this brand new barracks to live in and give them the security, peace of mind, and home they deserve.”

“The new barracks is an enormous improvement over the current situation,” NAS Oceana Command Master Chief Richard J. Haninger Jr. said. “We wanted Sailors to have something that’s a home environment, not just something that they’re thrown into. We aimed to provide quality living while helping them focus on their education and studies.”

The old barracks facility, which was closed down a few years ago due to age, was originally constructed in the 1950’s. The new Barracks has received numerous quality-oflife improvements over the old facility. The building’s construction began in October 2013, and Sailors will begin moving into the barracks starting January 2017.

“The new barracks was really designed from the start to benefit the student Sailors we have on base,” Meadows said. “The building is located near the school and even has classrooms and study areas inside; giving them access to the resources they need while still providing great quality of life and safety.”

The 27.4 million dollar facility, which meets or exceeds all standards for military housing set by the chief of naval operations, has the ability to house 424 Sailors. The building is four stories tall and includes 212 rooms. Each floor includes a lounge area, laundry room, and classroom for studies. The rooms themselves are furnished with a kitchenette, full sized refrigerator, internet, storage space, hot plates and other appliances.

“With the current defense budget, you don’t often see new facilities being approved for construction. Often, old facilities must be redone,” Haninger said. “This building represents not only NAS Oceana’s ability to modernize and adapt, but how much we value, respect, and care for the Sailors that live on base and call this great installation home.”

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Petty Officer 2nd Class Mayzara Rocha, left, Petty Officer 2nd Class Kathryn Sinon and Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Guerra sort mail on the mess decks of guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87).

Mason, deployed as part of Eisenhower Strike Group, is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

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By PO3 Janweb B. Lagazo USS Mason Public Affairs MEDITERRANEAN SEA

Wave after wave crashes on the forecastle of guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) as it steers parallel to fleet replenishment oiler USNS Joshua Humphreys (T-AO188) during a replenishment-at-sea (RAS). All around the destroyer, you can see Sailors hustling and bustling on three different stations, the forward and aft stations allocated for fuel and the amidships station swinging pallets full of food, supplies and mail to and from the ships.

Even though fuel is important to a ship, most of Mason’s Sailors were more concerned about the work being done amidships where three months’ worth of mail and packages was piled up and was slowly being ushered within the skin of the ship.

“Mail is important because it brings up the morale,” Mason’s postal clerk Petty Officer 2ndClass Kathryn Sinon said. “A lot of Sailors’ friends and families back home

Lincoln hockey team shuts out JEBLC-FS

ship goodies, snacks, fun games or something to keep them going.”

Sinon explained that Sailors can also order things online that they are unable to get from the ship’s store.

“A dynamic schedule over the months of October and November caused significant delays in us receiving mail,” Mason Commanding Officer Cmdr. Christopher J. Gilbertson said. “Our mail, parts, and even our Thanksgiving meal was shifted all over the operating area trying to catch up with us. Because of our ability to execute so many missions, our tasking crossed multiple fleets and thousands of miles. Our crew and families were very patient, and our supply team and the logistics teams of both 5th and 6th Fleets worked exceptionally hard to get our cargo to us as soon as possible.”

When the food, supplies and mail finally came through via Joshua Humphreys, it manifested itself during a 160 pallet RAS. Mason and Joshua Humphreys were connected together for approximately 12 hours with a 3 hour break in the middle for

By SN Cody Anderson USS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs NORFOLK

Members of aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln’s (CVN 72) hockey team played against Joint Expeditionary Base Little CreekFort Story (JEBLC-FS), Dec. 3, at the Norfolk Scope Arena.

The Lincoln team skated away with the win, shutting out JEBLCFS in an 8-0 victory.

Mason to switch onto the other side of Joshua Humphreys.

“My role is to keep the crew as updated as I can,” Sinon said. “I try to find out what’s going on, and I try to keep track of where our mail is and how many pounds of it we have. I try to keep a logistic schedule of our replenishments-at-sea and which ship we are doing it with.”

The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP), headquartered in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, employs a diverse and worldwide workforce that oversees logistics programs, which includes food and postal services.

“We have personnel all over the world,” Sinon said. “During this deployment, I’ve reached out to people in Sigonella, Bahrain, Djibouti and Souda Bay.” Every year, NAVSUP announces guidelines and dates for the incoming holiday season.

“The best thing to know is what you can and cannot mail,” Sinon said. “If you mail something such as batteries or certain liquids, they will be confiscated and your Sailor may not get his or her package. If you are going to send liquids such as shampoo, lotions or conditioners, we recommend that you tape the top close

“It took a little bit of time to build up the team, but now that we have, we are pretty good,” Lincoln player Seaman Quinton Wilson said.

Wearing his Lincoln jersey for the last time, Wilson, who is transferring to guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51), scored one point and one assist in the game.

“It’s kind of a bitter sweet victory,” Wilson said. “I have loved being a part of this team and win-

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packages and mail, Sinon said, “If you have questions, just ask. Send your postal clerks an email or personally find them. We’ll get you sorted out!”

Mason, deployed as part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, is deployed to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

Along with Mason, Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (CSG) includes the CSG 10 staff, aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 26 staff, squadrons and staff of Carrier Air Wing 3, guided-missile cruisers USS San Jacinto (CG 56) and USS Monterey (CG 61), and DESRON 26 ships: guided-missile destroyers USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) and USS Nitze (DDG 94).

Find more news from USS Mason (DDG 87) at www.navy.mil/local/ddg87 and Mason’s Facebook at www.facebook.com/MASONDDG87/.

Find more news from Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) at www.navy.mil/local/navsup.

For more news from USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), visit www. navy.mil/local/cvn69/.

ning, but I am also excited to get on another team and play against these guys.”

The hockey game itself is part of a four-year project headed by Senior Chief Petty Officer James Werner, who is trying to get more exposure for the military teams that play in the Hampton Roads area.

The end goal of the project is for each team to have at least one game per month, culminating in a championship at the end of the year.

If you would like to support the Lincoln Sailors, they will be playing the first round of a championship series, Dec. 14, at Iceland in Virginia Beach.

Lincoln is in the final stages of a four-year refueling and complex overhaul and is scheduled to be delivered back to the fleet in early 2017.

For more news from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), visit www. navy.mil/local/cvn72/.

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and place them in a bag. Mail gets tossed around and it would be safer for your package and those around it as well.”

Sinon continued to explain that one of the biggest misconceptions about the postal service is that Sailors will never get their mail. She said that Sailors sometimes believe the post office never opens and their mail will be held onto forever.

She explained that the postal service is only successful because of the crew.

“The crew plays a huge part in getting mail onto the ship,” Sinon said. “Every RAS we have an all hands evolution to bring the mail down, and then the mail orderlies come through and help organize it. Supply scans it to make sure we properly distribute it to the Sailors.

We sort it out by department, and then the mail orderlies can sign for it. They are the only ones authorized to pick up the mail. Once they sign for it and organize it, they are allowed to grab the rest of their divisions’ to help distribute. They are vital in making sure that nothing gets lost and everything ends up where it is supposed to go.”

When asked what Sailors should do if they have any concerns about

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PO2 Bill Dodge Onward to Opportunity (O2O) Program Manager retired Capt. John Malfitano, center, conducts an O2O orientation session with a group of service members. O2O is a program created to train and connect transitioning service members and their spouses with hiring employers. The first iteration of O2O in the Hampton Roads area is scheduled to begin, Jan. 17 on Naval Station Norfolk.

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Service members of the Hampton Roads community participated in an orientation session, Dec. 6, for Onward to Opportunity (O2O).

O2O is a no-cost training and certification program for service member transitioning to civilian careers. The program is offered through the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse University, New York, in partnership with the Schultz Family Foundation and Hire Heroes USA. Onward to Opportunity is a Department of Defense (DOD) SkillBridge-approved program. SkillBridge is a DOD initiative designed to link military training with civilian equivalents.

“We’re delighted to be offering this wonderful opportunity on behalf of the

Schultz Family Foundation,” O2O Program Manager retired Navy Capt. John Malfitano said. “The program is open to transitioning service members, veterans, active-duty spouses, National Guard, and Selected Reserves here in Hampton Roads for the first time.”

The program will be available to service members in the Hampton Roads area, Jan. 17. For the first iteration of classes, O2O is offering two initial learning pathways, information technology (IT) and customer service excellence.

“I’m looking to enter the IT sector,” Petty Officer First Class Joel Pichardo said. He anticipates entering the civilian workforce in early 2018.

“The types of certifications offered and the fact that they are free are what attracted me to the program. I am looking forward to getting started next month.”

O2O is comprised of four in-class training days followed by a six to 10 week online training program. Students will be provided with the opportunity to receive a certificate of completion through Syracuse University in customer service or will be scheduled and funded for their official certification in a corresponding IT field.

O2O is working toward offering additional pathways for future classes in fields such as project management and human resources.

Orientation sessions and classes for O2O will be held in the Wind and Sea conference room at building C-9 on board Naval Station Norfolk.

The final orientation session will be Jan.10. This will be the last chance to enroll for the course beginning Jan. 17.

O2O is open to all branches of the DOD. For more information please visit onward2opportunity.org/.

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It was a nice opportunity for the crew members to relax on liberty before our final stretch to homeport.”

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-San Antonio Commanding Officer Capt. Darren Nelson

San Antonio visits Naval Station Rota

By PO2 Adam Austin USS San Antonio Public Affairs ROTA, SPAIN

Amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) and embarked Marines from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) visited at Naval Station Rota, Spain, Dec. 7.

San Antonio conducted the port call in order to conduct an agricultural wash down and vehicle inspection in preparation for their return to homeport.

Agricultural wash downs are conducted prior to a ship returning to the U.S to prevent transfer of foreign contaminants, animal and plant pests, and noxious weeds. Wash downs are part of the U.S. Navy’s effort preserve our native ecosystem.

“After almost two months underway and lots of hard work by our Sailors and Marines, we’ve been looking forward to this port call,” Antonio Commanding Officer Capt. Darren Nelson said. “It was a nice opportunity for the crew members to relax on liberty before our final stretch to homeport.”

San Antonio had spent more than 40 days supporting Operation Odyssey Lightning, conducting precision air strikes against Islamic State group targets in support of Libyan forces fighting in Sirte, Libya.

The San Antonio is the first ship of its class, capable of integrating Naval and Marine forces in a joint, multi-mission platform capable of projecting power over land and sea.

San Antonio is deployed as part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

Commander, Amphibious Squadron Six commands the Wasp ARG, which consists of San Antonio, amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), and amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41). The 22nd MEU is currently embarked on the Wasp ARG. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied, joint, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.

For more news from Commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet, visit www.c6f.navy.mil or join the conversation on Facebook at www.facebook.com/usssanantonio. For more news from Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, visit www.navy.mil/local/naveur/.

PO2 Laurie Dexter Sailors from the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Honors and Ceremonies prepare to present an American flag to the family of Ensign Lewis Stockdale, who was killed during the attack on Pearl Harbor, during a reinterment ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl, Honolulu, Hi. Stockdale’s remains were recently identified and he was buried with full military honors.

HONORING THOSE WHO SERVED more Pearl Harbor anniversary coverage For more stories and photos from Pearl Harbor anniversary commemorations, locally and around the fleet, see pages A1, A6, A8, A9, B4, B5 and B9 or visit flagshipnews.com.

By Kristine M. Sturkie Navy Exchange Service Command Public Affairs VIRGINIA BEACH

The Navy Exchange Service Command’s (NEXCOM) Uniform Support Center supports the Navy in a variety of ways, including ensuring a proper burial for some of the nation’s war heroes.

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) laboratory in Hawaii continues to work to identify the remains of Sailors and Marines who were killed during the attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1941. At that time, many service members’ remains were buried together because they couldn’t be identified. However, as technology has improved over the years and family DNA can be used to identify remains, DPAA is now able to return service members back to their loved ones for burial.

Once DPAA identifies a service member, a request is sent from the Office of Deceased Affairs to the Uniform Support Center so the appropriate Navy or Marine Corps uniform can be provided to the family.

The staff at the Uniform Support Center takes great pride in ensuring every detail of the uniform is correct for each individual service member. Over the past 12 months, more than 50 requests have been fulfilled to provide uniforms or uniform components for these service members.

Since these service members were killed over 75 years ago, some of the ribbons and medals required, such as the World War I Victory Medal and the Yangtze Service Medal, are no longer readily available.

However, the Uniform Support Center staff works closely with its supplier to ensure all the required awards are provided to the family.

The Uniform Support Center takes great pride in providing Navy and Marine Corps uniforms to the nation’s heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice 75 years ago at Pearl Harbor. The staff continues to standby to ensure every war hero receives the appropriate uniform for the burial.

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A8 | www.flagshipnews.com | The Flagship | 12.15.2016 President of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, Tidewater Chapter 2 Frank Chebetar speaks with Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story Base Commander Capt.

Charles L. Stuppard before a Pearl Harbor remembrance ceremony.

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The Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, founded in 1958, is an organization dedicated to the remembrance of the attacks on Pearl Harbor and those who gave their lives that day.

PO2 William Jamieson Veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor Bill Muehleib speaks to the media during a ceremony commemorating the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story.

Veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor Bill Muehleib is honored with a wreath during a ceremony commemorating the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story.

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JEB Little Creek-Fort Story hosts Pearl Harbor Remembrance

By PO2 William Jamieson Navy Public Affairs Support Element East VIRGINIA BEACH

Eight Members of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, Tidewater Chapter Two and current service members commemorated the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor during a memorial service Dec. 7, at the Pearl Harbor Memorial on Joint Expeditionary Base (JEB) Little Creek-Fort Story.

The Pearl Harbor Survivor’s Association, founded in 1958, is an organization dedicated to the remembrance of the attacks on Pearl Harbor and those who gave their lives that day.

Pearl Harbor Survivor’s Association, Tidewater Chapter Two President Frank

Chebetar said those who had served at Pearl Harbor during the attacks were called on to make a sacrifice for the U.S. and that he and the other survivors were still answering the call.

“In 1941 during [the attacks on] Pearl Harbor, no one ever got past our line,” Chebetar said. “Now, 70 years later we find ourselves on the East Coast, and we are still the first line of defense.”

The ceremony included an eight bell ceremony during which each of the attending survivors gave their name and the ship on which they served.

Guest speaker, Army Brig. Gen. Robert M. Dyess Jr. said the story of Pearl Harbor was one that echoed the story of our nation and should be passed on so all can understand the sacrifices made in the

pursuit of freedom.

“Each of us should be honored to live in a country that is so selflessly and so bravely defended,” Dyess said. “It is our duty to uphold the memory of Pearl Harbor with reverence and heartfelt gratitude.”

That gratitude did not escape 93-yearold survivor Floyd Sparrow who said it meant the world for him to be able to come to a ceremony and sit side-by-side with current service members.

“The Navy and the lord have given me everything in my life,” Sparrow said. “I’m honored to be here and really appreciate everyone who could come out today.”

The ceremony concluded with a 21gun salute and taps honoring those who lost their lives during the attacks.

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USS Bataan commemorates attacks on Pearl Harbor with 21-gun salute PO3 Magen F. Reed Service members fire a 40mm charge during a 21-gun salute in honor of the attack on Pearl Harbor aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5).

PO1 Barry A. Riley Sailors stand in formation during a 21-gun salute in honor of the Pearl Harbor attack aboard USS Bataan (LHD 5).

PO3 Magen F. Reed Service members fire a 40mm charge during a 21-gun salute in honor of the attack on Pearl Harbor aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5).

PAST TO PRESENT: A REFLECTION ON PEARL HARBOR DAY

By PO1 Patrick Grieco USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Public Affairs MEDITERRANEAN SEA

Sailors aboard aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) reflect on the significance of Pearl Harbor Day and the impacts of the attack on our Navy and country.

Seventy-five years ago today, as dawn broke over the island of Oahu, Hawaii, paradise became tragedy when bombs broke through the sky and explosions rocked the ground as the Republic of the U.S. was, to quote President Delano Roosevelt “suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.”

The attack itself was a truly shocking moment for 1941 America.

Not since the firing on Fort Sumter, South Carolina, 80 years earlier had an enemy conducted a surprise attack on a U.S. installation on American soil. Between Sumter and Pearl Harbor, America had built up the belief of inviolability and safety of its territory, only to have that wiped out in a matter of a few hours on December 7, 1941. A modern equivalent to this feeling would be the shock and awe that struck the country upon the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon as modern symbols of a strong America were destroyed, much like the battleships sunk in 1941.

The story and events leading up to the attack have roots since before either World War when an imperial Japan, fresh from the Meiji Restoration and modernization, first showed its potential as a military power, crushing the Russian Imperial fleet in the Russo-Japanese War. When The Great War broke out, they came in as an ally only to be snubbed at the Peace Conference. Leaving a tad insulted and later embracing nationalism, the Empire expanded into the Pacific with

dreams of a Greater Asian Co-Prosperity Sphere, but in reality only replacing European imperialism with Japanese. A people once seen as easily gobbled up by Cossacks had transformed into a superpower bent on conquest. Indeed most would say World War II began in Poland in 1939, but it can be argued it began with the Japanese in Asia. As interests collided and tensions rose and sanctions were put in place, it is not unreasonable, in hindsight, to say that it was only a matter of time before America and Japan went to war.

While more than 2,400 lives were lost and much of the Pacific Fleet destroyed in the attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. embarked on a conflicted path to restore reason, peace and tolerance to a world gripped in oppression, terror and violence.

However, if Japan’s attack achieved anything, it wasn’t the weakening of America’s resolve. Instead, it is safe to say it was the move by which they sealed their fate. Indeed, by involving the U.S., they put this nation on a path to carry forward the inextinguishable torch of liberty, tolerance and justice to the world-a mission the men and women who volunteer to defend this country are continuing today.

Sharing in that Roman tradition to never give up, Americans came together against a force that dared to threaten their peace.

All around the nation, men rushed to join the Armed Forces. Industry was rapidly retooled for war-production, women entered into the work force and the whole nation was galvanized for victory in memory of Pearl Harbor. Unlike the Axis powers, the U.S. could put itself onto a true total war footing, siphoning mass resources and energy to produce war fighters, weapons and supplies needed to win the war, so much so that weapons were delivered to fronts as far as Burma, Russia and China.

When manpower in the domestic work force became scarce, the nation broke with

social restrictions and brought women into war production and minorities into combat.

These social experiments put the country on a road to modern civil rights and equality. In some ways, the Japanese not only unintentionally woke a sleeping giant, but laid the groundwork for modern American society, acting as a brutal catalyst for radical social change. Japan, with its ill-considered attack on Pearl Harbor, did not just break peace and take lives, but made the social past disappear for the United States while opening up a more egalitarian future.

Strangely enough, too, as positive as the social effects of the attack were, its impact on the Navy was revolutionary.

As traditional battleships were either sunk or rendered inoperable, naval operations turned to units such as aircraft carriers and cruisers. With men like Admirals Ernest King, Chester Nimitz and Vice Admiral William Halsey at the helm, the Navy would not wait for more battleships to begin the fight, but instead utilize what was immediately available. Though this new operational concept of fighting with fast carrier groups took some getting used to, the Navy was committed, and within six months of Pearl Harbor, the U.S. conducted several raids and fought two major battles with carrier groups. It would be at the Battle of Coral Sea that it truly became obvious just how Japan had revolutionized war fighting, as two carriers fought each other entirely by aircraft without ever really seeing each other. The future of naval warfare had changed and the age of the carriers had arrived.

Committed to restoring order in the face of Pearl Harbor, the Navy managed to blunt two major Japanese invasions and take back the initiative in the Pacific and Europe and eventually close the book on Imperial Japan, Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany and their dreams of conquest. In light of this, the Japanese had forged the

very instrument of their defeat and the end of the Axis dream by provoking the United States. Despite these hostilities, the U.S. victories did not lead to continued animosity, but future friendship and alliance, as Axis enemies transformed into regional partners and economic superpowers committed to security and prosperity. Indeed, America showed the superiority of arms and then showed, and continues to show, the superiority of the justice, tolerance and decency for which the Armed Forces of America fight to this day.

Pearl Harbor put America on a path of change and a road this great nation continues to travel. It is a path dedicated to a higher dignity, which benefits the sacred purpose so many honorable men and women fought for and gave their lives. It remains America’s hope, and indeed the hope of those who fought in World War II, that from the blood, carnage and death of the past will emerge a better world built upon man’s most cherished wish for freedom, tolerance, and justice.

In the example of those who came forth in the months and years following Pearl Harbor, a truth emerges that no challenge is too great to overcome and the crew of USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) is living proof of that. Today the guns of World War II are silent as even though the modern world is still gripped in fear and on the defensive against extremism, terror and violence, Americans must show the same courage and unity to mold victory shown in the wake of Pearl Harbor. As that tragic day in December 1941 showed, the price of doing nothing is too great and the enemy is always ready to challenge American values and the American way of life. Today’s Sailors must always be ready and remember the end goals of peace and freedom are more than worth the struggle. All men and women in uniform today are inheritors of a proud legacy, a mission born in the wake of Pearl Harbor. Do not to look upon December 7, 1941, with sadness. Look upon it with hope. The attack was tragic, but that loss gave us a chance to end tyranny, stop oppression and create lasting peace for all mankind. The road is hard, but this crew, this Navy, and this nation will prevail.

For more news from USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), visit www.navy. mil/local/cvn69/.

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Bob Allen Ten veterans were honored at the 2016 Still Serving Veteran of the Year awards ceremony, hosted by The Flagship and Military Newspapers of Virginia.

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US, French carrier group commanders meet in Eastern Med

By PO2 Michael R. Gendron

Memorial service held for Senior Chief Scott Dayton

PO1 Rafael Martie Aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) transits the Mediterranean Sea alongside aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle (R91).

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Public Affairs MEDITERRANEAN SEA

Leadership from the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group and French Charles de Gaulle Battle Group met while operating in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, Dec. 6.

Commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10 Rear Adm. Jim Malloy flew from aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) onto French aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle (R91) to meet with Commander of Task Force 473 Rear Adm. Olivier Lebas to discuss coalition efforts to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and importance of operating together to ensure security and stability in the area.

The meeting occurred as Charles de Gaulle transited alongside Eisenhower and conducted flight operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.

The Charles de Gaulle Carrier Battle Group has been leading the coalition in naval strike operations aimed to ultimately destroy the ISIL terrorist organization from the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.

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Charles de Gaulle’s presence in the region has provided continuous carrier-based naval aviation to combat ISIL during its deployment, which has been extended twice.

The Charles de Gaulle Battle Group also integrated American guided-missile destroyers USS Ross (DDG 71) and USS Mason (DDG 87) into its air defense operations.

“This fight against terrorism, the fight against ISIL, is an international affair,” Lebas said. “It is necessary that all nations fight together. Thus, the proximity and cooperation between the French and American aircraft carriers is a perfect illustration of this collective work against ISIL.” The U.S. and France have built the oldest alliance between any American and European nations, and these 200 years of trust have allowed the Eisenhower CSG to take over the Charles de Gaulle’s area of operation as the French carrier prepares for a scheduled maintenance period. Pre-coordination between the two strike groups

will allow dual-carrier operations to be carried out in the Mediterranean Sea during the transition.

Prior to this, the Eisenhower CSG was operating in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

“The high level of interoperability and trust between France and the U.S. allows for seamless operations between the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group and the Charles de Gaulle Carrier Battle Group in our fight against ‘Daesh,’” Malloy said. “This relationship will continue to bolster our fight against terrorism by cooperatively maintaining an enduring presence capable of delivering lethal strikes from the sea.”

Eisenhower, embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 and the Eisenhower CSG are deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations, and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

For more news from USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), visit www.navy.mil/local/cvn69/.

From Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group Two Public Affairs

Senior Chief Scott Dayton.

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The family of Senior Chief Petty Officer Scott C. Dayton welcomed teammates, friends, and family to a memorial service held in his honor at Wave Church in Virginia Beach, Dec. 9, to show respect for his service and sacrifice to our nation.

“I am confident in saying that Scott’s death was not in vain,” Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Mobile Unit 2 Commanding Officer Cmdr. Rudy Schoen said.

“His legacy lives on in those that he selflessly led, in those that he thoroughly trained, and those who were privileged enough to know and love him. And our adversaries will learn that as painful as it is to lose a warrior like Scott, it will not break our spirit, it will only galvanize us to train and fight even harder, to demand even more of ourselves and of each other. Indeed, we will endeavor to honor Scott in all that we do, on and off of the battlefield.”

Dayton, who served 23 years on active duty, died Nov. 24, from wounds sustained during an improvised explosive device blast in northern Syria. Dayton was serving with Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve.

“Scott was so dedicated to the U.S. Navy and truly loved what he did for his country,” read a state-

ment from Dayton’s family. “We continue to request for privacy during this time of grief.”

A flight conducting the dignified transfer of Dayton’s remains arrived at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on Nov. 28, where he was met by his family, senior naval leaders, U.S. Army Special Forces and hundreds of his fellow EOD technicians.

Dayton entered the Navy on Feb. 17, 1993, and during his service received 19 awards, which included the Bronze Star, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, seven Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Unit Commendation, Navy “E” Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, two Iraq Campaign Medals and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.

He obtained the following qualifications during his military career: master EOD technician, naval parachutist, military freefall parachutist and enlisted surface warfare specialist.

For more information, contact Lt. Liza Dougherty at 663-8420.

Operation demonstrates US resolve to fight terrorism

Continued from A1 geographic combatant commanders: U.S. Central Command, U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. European Command.

The Ike CSG returned to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations Dec. 4. It had previously operated in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations, conducting strikes from the Eastern Mediterranean Sea from June 28 to July 7, completing 116 sorties in support of OIR. Eisenhower CSG consists of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3, guided-missile cruisers USS San Jacinto (CG 56) and USS Monterey (CG 61) and Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 26 with associated guided-missile destroyers USS Roosevelt (DDG 80),

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USS Mason (DDG 87) and USS Nitze (DDG 94).

Operation Inherent Resolve demonstrates the deep commitment of the U.S. and regional partner nations to eliminating the terrorist group ISIL and the threat it poses to the international community.

Wasp is deployed as part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. Commander, Amphibious Squadron 6 commands the Wasp ARG, which consists of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41), amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17) and Wasp. The 22nd MEU is currently embarked on the Wasp ARG ships.

Since Aug. 1, the 22nd MEU has conducted precision air strikes against ISIL targets in Sirte, Libya, from the Wasp ARG as part of Operation Odyssey Lightning (OOL) to support Libyan Government of National Accord-aligned forces fighting there.

Both Wasp and San Antonio conducted sorties in support of OOL during their time in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

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

For more news from U.S. 6th Fleet, visit www.navy. mil/local/naveur/.

PO3 Nathan T. Beard An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 105 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. The ship is deployed as part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group to conduct naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.

Holiday party in its 16th year of honoring patients

Continued from A1 scrubs – together in an environment and be able to have fun and just be kids,” Hematology and Oncology Staff Pediatric physician Lt. Cmdr. Cole Bryan said. “Families get a chance to see other families who are going through the same thing, or families who are on the other side of treatment.”

The party began with snacks and holiday treats served by the Oakleaf Club and Hematology and Oncology Clinic staff. The group celebrated the lives of those who have received treatment in the clinic, first by placing a large gold ribbon on the Christmas tree in memory of patients who have passed. Several families then placed smaller gold ribbons on the tree in the memory of their child.

A large red ribbon was hung on the tree to honor survivors and patients currently undergoing treatment. Each sick child was invited to place a red ribbon on the tree for them and their families to signify their own struggle, while siblings placed a silver ribbon.

Seniors from Greenbrier Christian Academy invited the children to play several party

Rebecca Perron Staff pediatric Hematology and Oncology physician Lt. Col. Jacob Wessler takes photographs as the children sit on Santa’s lap.

games. The games included candy cane pickup, face the gingerbread man, jingle all the way, deck the halls and wrap it up.

The kids raced to pick up candy canes with a candy cane in their hand or mouth, tried to move a cookie from their forehead to their mouths with facial movements, and danced until all the jingle bells fells out of a tissue box tied around their waist. The other two games involved wrapping paper: the kids used wrapping paper tubes to pick up ornaments and seniors racing to wrap the kids with wrapping paper.

“We wanted to bring the joy of Christmas to these kids,” Greenbrier Christian Academy partici-

pant Seth Tarkenton said. “They are going through tough times, so if we can brighten their day, that’s magical.”

Even Santa Claus joined the party, inviting each child to sit on his lap for a present and a photo, including the patients siblings.

“We’ve been to several of the parties, and it’s always nice to see the other families,” Patty Furco said. Patty is the mother of Abby, 10, who has been receiving treatment for more than five years. “It brings great joy getting to watch her place a red ribbon this year. To see her running around happily hugging her friends is amazing.”

Furco said that about five

months ago, Abby was in hospice care, and they expected they would be placing a gold ribbon at this year’s party.

“Time and again, we praise our doctors here, and the care here, and all the different teams,” Furco said. “The care at NMCP is top-notch. We’re so thankful to the [intensive care unit] staff, oncology staff, the nurses and the corpsmen – they are absolutely amazing and all part of our family.”

The four pediatric Hematology and Oncology physicians at NMCP provide care for children with sickle cell disease, blood disorders, immune system disorders, vascular malformations and cancer, with leukemia and brain tumors being the most common in children. Each physician is the primary oncologist for threeto-four oncology patients who are undergoing active therapy, while the rest of the oncology patients are receiving follow-up care while they are off therapy as they monitor for latent effects and relapse.

As the party came to an end,, ,each child hopped off Santa’s lap, and walked away with a grin, eager to check out their present and see the photo they had taken with Santa.

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Continued from A1 In addition, he operates and adjusts computerbased shipboard controlled navigation and radar approach systems, interprets data from radar screens and plots aircraft positions, all while maintaining aeronautical charts and publications.

“Bataan is the first ship I have been assigned to. It was challenging for me to come here as a second class petty officer,” Aguilera said, “The amount of responsibility expected of me was greater than when I reported to my first command as a seaman, so I had to hit the ground running in order to complete all of my in-rate and shipboard qualifications quickly.”

Aguilera said he enlisted at age of 21 because he wanted something more for his life and doesn’t regret his decision. In his position now, he works directly with the air boss, navigator, officer of the deck and sometimes even the commanding officer.

Aguilera is committed to his job and his career, aiming to make himself a better candidate for advancement and a better Sailor.

After his time in the Navy is complete, Aguilera is thinking about pursuing a position with the Federal Aviation Administration, or with the DOD as an air traffic controller.

“I love this job way to much not to do it when I get out of the Navy,” Aguilera said. “I can’t think of a better way to spend my day than making sure pilots are safe in the sky.”

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USS Zumwalt arrives in San Diego From USS Zumwalt Public Affairs SAN DIEGO

The Navy’s most technologically advanced surface combatant, USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000), completed her journey to San Diego, California, Dec. 8.

Zumwalt’s arrival to her new Southern California homeport concluded a nearly four-month transit from Bath, Maine, which included training operations, various port calls, and a commissioning ceremony in Baltimore.

Maryland. Zumwalt departed Bath Iron Works shipyard on Sept. 7, and made several port visits to eastern Navy fleet concentration areas, such as Norfolk and Mayport, Florida.

“We have looked forward to pulling in to San Diego for a long time,” Zumwalt Commanding Officer Capt.

James A. Kirk said. “I can’t express enough, how proud I am of the crew’s hard work in bringing Zumwalt to the West Coast.”

Due to Zumwalt’s status as a unique, first-in-class ship, Sailors were engaged in training evolutions far away from San Diego in various ports, after reporting for duty to the pre-commissioning unit command in Bath. The crew of the Zumwalt took custody of the ship in May and rapidly made final preparations to take the new class of destroyer out to sea. The Sailors went through taxing training and certifica-

tion events before receiving authorization to depart the shipyard.

“The resiliency and professionalism shown by this team of Sailors is truly amazing,” Kirk said. “These sea warriors have met every challenge of a first-in-class ship and succeeded at each turn.”

The crewmembers of Zumwalt now have the opportunity to serve and train with their fellow San Diego Sailors as they prepare for a future of warfighting excellence. Once fully integrated into the surface fleet, the Zumwalt-class destroyers’ stealth, power, and lethality will provide a vital link from the Navy’s current needs to its future capabilities.

Named for Adm. Elmo R. “Bud”

Zumwalt Jr., former chief of naval operations from 1970 to 1974, the Zumwalt-class destroyer features a stateof-the-art electric propulsion system, a wave-piercing tumblehome hull, stealth design, and the latest warfighting technology and weaponry available.

“USS Zumwalt joins the fleet as the Navy’s newest, most technologically advanced guided-missile destroyer,” Naval Surface Forces Commander Vice Adm. Tom Rowden said. “The ship’s stealth, size, power and computing capacity will enable it to conduct multiple missions today, but this innovative ship is also designed to rapidly integrate new technologies to counter the emerging threats of tomorrow.”

PO2 Timothy Black Guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) transits the San Diego channel on its way to her new homeport at Naval Base San Diego, Calif. Crewed by 147 Sailors, Zumwalt is the lead ship of a class of next-generation destroyers designed to strengthen naval power by performing critical missions and enhancing U.S. deterrence, power projection and sea control objectives.

Army footballers end drought, beat Navy, 21-17

PO2 Danian Douglas Midshipmen Zach Abey (9 QB) charges into the end zone for a touchdown during the Army-Navy Game at M&T Bank Stadium, in Baltimore.

Breaking a 14-year winning streak for Navy at the annual Army-Navy football game, the Army cadets yesterday triumphed over the Navy midshipmen, 21-17. Army had last beaten Navy, 26-17, during the Dec. 1, 2001, Army-Navy football game held in Veterans Stadium, Philadelphia.

An F-35C Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101, based at Eglin Air Force Base in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

F-35 LIGHTNING IIS PERFORM ABOVE ARMYNAVY GAME From U.S. Naval Air Forces Public Affairs BALTIMORE, MD.

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Four F-35C Lightning IIs from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101 performed the inaugural diamond-formation flyover above M&T Bank Stadium during the opening ceremonies of the 117th Army-Navy Game, Dec. 10.

The four pilots are honored to be the first to fly the U.S. Navy’s state-of-the-art stealth fighter in

John Pellino Army football team running backs, Cadet Jordan Asberry, left, and Cadet Elijah St. Hilaire hoist the Secretary’s Trophy after Army’s 21-17 victory over the Navy team in Baltimore.

celebration of the longstanding and historic rivalry.

“I am very excited to participate in the flyover,” Lt. Brian O’Toole said. “I remember when I told my academy mates that I would fly the F-35 one day. I have always wanted to fly the F-35, even before I was selected for the pilot program.”

O’Toole added he is the first in his class to fly the F-35C. Once he graduated, he told himself the next time he would go back to the academy would be in an F-35C as a part of a football game flyover.

The fifth-generation Navy variant stealth fighter, F-35C Lightning II, will bring tremendous capability to the carrier strike group’s (CSG) integrated warfighting package with stealth advantages which allow it to penetrate threat envelopes and deliver payloads, the ability to detect and fuse information from many sources, and link that fused picture to other CSG aircraft, ships, and decision makers.

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HeroesatHome Santa pays a visit to military families during USS Oklahoma homecoming Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723) Commanding Officer Cmdr. Thomas O’Donnell, Santa passes out gifts during a homecoming celebration for the submarine. Oklahoma City, one of four forward-deployed submarines homeported in Apra Harbor, returned to Guam this morning after an eight-month maintenance period known as Docking Selected Restricted Availability.

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A Christmas Carol redux

By Lisa Smith Molinari Military spouse contributor NEWPORT, R.I.

Thanksgiving was over, to begin with.

I awoke at midnight from a strange dream of being chased by a mashed potato monster, but I couldn’t run, due to the weight of my own enormous thighs.

Then, suddenly, a form appeared at the foot of my bed wearing a floor-length polyester tartan skirt, a white ruffled blouse with huge tab collar, a crocheted vest, and a Christmas tree pin.

“Hi, like, I’m the Ghost of Christmas Past, and I’m here to take you on a pretty groovy trip back to the 1970s,” the apparition said, twirling a segment of her long hair. No sooner did I grasp the ghost’s macramé belt than we were whisked on metal roller skates to the home of my youth.

It was Christmas 1974, and my brother and I were decorating the tree with tinsel, careful not to rest the silvery plastic strips on the hot bubble lights, while our mother wrote a shopping list which included fruitcake, tea towels, Avon perfume, Barbies, Tonka trucks, and ribbon candies – gifts she would buy our family members with the money she saved in her Christmas account.

Mom served us cocoa in Santa mugs with icky mincemeat cookies, as we waited for “The Year Without a Santa Clause,” which our console television might pick up if the antennae were turned just right. We lay contentedly on the green shag rug listening to a Burl Ives record, gazing up at our tree and its Styrofoam egg carton star.

I reached out, trying in vain to re-experience my youth, but was wrenched from my trance when a bubble light scorched my arm. “Ouch!” I exclaimed, and was upon my own bed, surrounded by nothing but darkness and a faint tapping sound.

There, I saw the second apparition, her thumbs poking at an iPhone. “Hey, how’s it going,” she said, “I’m the Ghost of Christmas Present, but

gimme a sec, I’ve gotta answer this.”

Finally, the specter proclaimed, “Alrighty, touch my yoga pants and let’s do this thing, because I’ve got carpool duty in a couple hours.”

I grabbed her spandex waistband and was transported to scenes of unimaginable chaos.

First, we saw my three-page Christmas list, which included gifts for the school lunch ladies, the ukulele instructor, and our neighbors. Next, we joined a stampede of Black Friday shoppers poised to pepper spray each other over the last Play Station 4 at Wal-Mart. At Starbucks, we paid $5 for Mocha Peppermint Chai Teas and $300 for gift cards. Then we dashed off to mail out 150 photo cards and letter inserts with exaggerated superlatives about our kids and the dog.

Then, we ate, and ate, and ate; gallons of hot dip and platters of cookies. We washed it all down with cartons of eggnog which, according to the sell-by date, would still be edible come Valentine’s Day. Finally, the Ghost dropped me in front of our HDTV virtual fireplace glowing beside our artificial tree with its economical LED lights. Exhausted, I pleaded, “Have mercy! Haunt me no more!”

Just then, a figure approached from the shadows. “Are you the Ghost of Christmases yet to

come?!” I yelped in fear. The apparition only handed me a small high tech device. With a swipe, I activated a holographic Christmas tree and started microwaving a vegan Tofurkey dinner. In mere nanoseconds, I live streamed Christmas greetings to friends of friends of friends on Facebook.

But then, the Spirit pointed a long finger at the futuristic device. On the screen appeared countless images of pale people alone in the dark clicking buttons on Christmas. “Oh, no Spirit!” I cried, clutching at his robes, “I will heed these lessons and honor Christmas in my heart!”

I awoke in my own bed, and rushed excitedly down the stairs, shouting to my daughter, “Turn off that virtual fireplace before you dot another I, Lillian Molinari!” To my husband, “Off with you to the Winn Dixie for the fattest turkey in the freezer case!” I ripped up my three-page shopping list, put on my Sinatra holiday CD, and resolved to always keep Christmas well.

And lest I forget, God bless us, everyone!

Currently stationed in Newport, R.I., Lisa is a 23-year Navy spouse and mother of three, whose columns appear in military and civilian newspapers nationwide including Stars and Stripes, and on her award-winning blog, themeatandpotatoesoflife.com. Follow Lisa @MolinariWrites.

TRICARE requires BLS training for ABA providers Press Release TRICARE FALLS CHURCH, VA.

As part of TRICARE’s ongoing commitment to patient safety, providers who deliver applied behavior analysis (ABA) under the TRICARE Autism Care Demonstration must get certified in basic life support (BLS) before they see TRICARE patients.

BLS can keep victims with life-threatening events alive until they can get medical care from ambulance personnel or at a hos-

pital. Providers can also get training in CPR, or its equivalent, to meet the requirement. Some people providing ABA services to TRICARE beneficiaries missed a December 2015 deadline to get BLS training.

“ABA providers are in close, one-on-one contact for up to eight hours a day with children with autism spectrum disorder who may often have other medical conditions,” Deputy Chief of the TRICARE Health Plan in the Defense Health Agency Navy Capt. Edward Simmer said. “Pa-

tient safety is one of TRICARE’s highest priorities.”

TRICARE developed the BLS requirement with input from ABA providers. BLS training classes are offered by states, the Red Cross, the American Heart Association, hospitals, and other organizations.

“Children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder are at an increased risk of choking, seizures, and other life threatening circumstances,” Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician for Fort Belvoir Community Hospital Dr.

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First female Sailors graduate in dress blue jumpers From Recruit Training Command Public Affairs GREAT LAKES, ILL.

The first female Sailors at Recruit Training Command (RTC) graduated boot camp with the new female enlisted dress blue jumper uniform, marking another historic moment for the Navy, Dec. 2.

Previously, the uniform traditionally known as the dress blue “Crackerjack� has only been worn by males, but as part of the Navy’s efforts towards uniformity in service members’ uniforms, will now also be worn by females. “We are excited to introduce the new female dress blue jumpers here at Recruit Training Command,� RTC Commanding Officer Capt.

Michael Garrick said. “Our new Sailors look great. The new jumpers improve the uniformity of the graduating divisions, and ultimately make them even more cohesive units.�

Division 904, the state flags graduation performing division, contained the first enlisted female recruits issued the dress blue jumpers when they arrived in October. Additional female recruits at the Navy’s only boot camp have superseded these historical female recruits and are being issued their new uniforms.

The uniform was designed and tailored exactly like the enlisted male dress blue jumpers, with 13 buttons on the trousers and the jumper top with a flap. The new jumper top has incorporated a side zipper, and the trousers will have a front zipper to help with changing in and out of uniform. The old female uniform with jacket and tie for female petty officers and junior Sailors will be phased out. “RTC has embraced the Navy’s uniform changes,� RTC Command Master Chief Shawn Isbell said. “Our recruit division commanders have led the charge in training proper fit and wear of the new uniforms. When you look out over the drill deck at a sea of white hats and dress blues, one can’t help but be filled with pride that every Sailor is now wearing the most recognized uniform in the world.�

The Navy uniform is rich in history and through the centuries, starting with the 18thcentury British navy, have evolved based on the fundamental working needs of the Sailor.

The U.S. Navy redesigned several uniform elements for Sailors which improve uniformity across the force, as well as improve the function and fit of their uniforms. Just like the transition to the new “Dixie cup� cover in April 2016, the changes will eventually make all uniforms more gender neutral. “It felt great to have been one of the first females to get issued the uniform,� Seaman Recruit Leah Mendiola said. “It’s an amazing feeling to wear the same uniform as my male brothers serving our great country and be part of making history. It’s really awesome how something as simple as our uniform is a historical symbol developing equality and the unifor-

Chief Seth Schaeffer Recruits from Division 904 are fitted by Navy Exchange Uniform Issue employees in their new dress blue jumper top traditionally known as the “Crackerjack,� during second uniform issue Oct. 27, at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. The recruits were the first females to receive the dress blue jumpers as part of the Navy initiative to have uniformity among Sailors.

form transition. “During the eight-week process of training these female recruits, I never stopped to think about the historical context of them being the first female division to wear the female jumper top,� Treanor said. “I am very proud to be part of this event, and I can honestly say they are proud to serve their country and will wear the uniform proudly serving next to their brothers in the Navy.�

In addition to uniformity, the change also marks continued progress towards equality among Sailors. “I like being able to wear the same uniform as them, because the Navy stresses a lot about equal opportunity and now I actually feel equal with these uniforms,� Mendiola said.

Boot camp is approximately eight weeks, and all enlistees into the Navy begin their careers at the command. Training includes seamanship, firearms familiarization, firefighting and shipboard damage control, lessons in Navy heritage and core values, teamwork, and disciChief Seth Schaeffer A recruit from Division 904 holds the Navy flag as a member of the recruit color guard on Nov. 23, pline. Since the closure of RTCs in Orlando, Florida, and San Diego, California, in 1994, at Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall, Recruit Training Command, Ill. RTC Great Lakes is the Navy’s only basic mity in our great military.� if they wore a smock; it’s irrelevant. If they’re training location, and is known as “The QuarDuring eight weeks of basic training, the fe- doing something good, they’re going to be re- terdeck of the Navy.� male recruits are trained on the proper wear and membered in history forever.�

Today, 30,000-40,000 recruits graduate ancare of the new dress blue uniform. During a As he watched his division throughout their nually from RTC and begin their Navy careers. recent personnel inspection, the female recruits training, Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher For more news from Recruit Training Comlined up in their compartment for their final Treanor recognized the importance of the uni- mand, visit www.navy.mil/local/rtc/. uniform inspection. “The recruits wore the uniform smartly and looked really sharp and professional,� Fleet Quality Assurance Petty Officer 1st Class Moses Brathwaite said. “The proper wear and care of the uniform and the standard set forth by the division’s [recruit division commanders] was clearly evident throughout the inspection. The division was exceptionally sharp!�

During their sixth week of training, Division 904 performed in a graduation ceremony where the females wore the dress blue jumper top publically for the first time in Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall. “It was a great feeling as I held the Guam flag – where I’m from,� Mendiola said. “Being able to hold the flag and march in front of families with the same uniform as the male Sailors was definitely an amazing experience.�

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PearlHarbor F-22 Raptors of the 199th Fighter Squadron, Hawaii Air National Guard and 19th Fighter Squadron, U.S. Air Force, perform a missing man flyover during the 75th Commemoration Event of the attacks on Pearl Harbor and Oahu at Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam, Hawaii.

Thousands commemorate 75th anniversary

By PO1 Rebecca Wolfbrandt Navy Public Affairs Support Element Hawaii PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII

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Thousands gathered at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Kilo Piers, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Dec. 7, to witness the 75th Commemoration Ceremony of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

The ceremony set to honor those who lost their lives during the attacks on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, included a moment of silence, a passin-review of guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97), a “Missing Man” flyover formation, and wreath presentations for each branch of the armed forces.

After the presentation of colors and national anthem, by the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band, speakers Kahu Kamaki Kanahele and Kahu Herbert Hew Len

performed a Hawaiian blessing. This was followed by a prayer for peace given by Japan Religious Committee for World Federation Reverend Tsunekiyo Tanaka.

Commander of Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific Rear Admiral John V. Fuller spoke directly to the World War II veterans, thanking them for the sacrifices they made in the past, which helped create a strong partnership with Japan.

“Those of you that served in World War II, ushered in a great era of peace and prosperity that we’ve enjoyed for decades. You did that with your blood, your sweat, and your tears,” Fuller said. “You earned our commitment to always remember Pearl Harbor. Your life changed the morning of Dec. 7, 1941, and after that day you changed the world forever.”

Peace, reconciliation emphasized at Blackened Canteen Ceremony

By PO2 Jeffrey Troutman Navy Public Affairs Support Element Hawaii

PO2 Somers Steelman An audience of veterans and spectators from the U.S. and Japan attend the 6th annual Blackened Canteen ceremony at the USS Arizona Memorial during the 75th Commemoration of the attacks on Pearl Harbor.

PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII

On a warm June evening in 1945, in the skies over Shizuoka, Japan, two U.S. Army Air Force B-29s from 314th Bomb Wing collided during a planned bombing raid, killing all 23 American crewmen on board.

Down below, more than 2,000 Shizuoka citizens also perished in the raid. The horror of war had reared its head once again. According to historical accounts, the flames of

the wreckage served to illuminate this blackest of nights.

From this tragedy emerged the tradition of the Blackened Canteen, an artifact recovered from the wreckage site the next morning by Mr. Fukumatsu Itoh. Itoh was a Shizuoka citizen who survived the raid. Dr. Hiroya Sugano, a child at the time of the raid, was also out that day observing the wreckage site

with his family. The sense of grief was practically tangible, Sugano recalled.

The canteen, scarred and bruised though still intact, bore the handprint of what Itoh imagined was the canteen’s owner. As per his devotion to Buddhism, Itoh coordinated a proper burial for the American crewman alongside Shizuoka residents who also lost their lives that day. This began a tradition of

Keynote speaker Commander of U.S. Pacific Command Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr. emphasized the dedication and courage our World War II veterans showed.

“For those who gave their last full measure of devotion for their nation that day we feel a deep sense of sorrow,” Harris said. “Yet we are also inspired by their great gift to the world, the gift of freedom itself.”

The ceremony ended with a rifle salute performed by a Marine Corps rifle detail, the playing of Echo Taps by the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band, and a vintage 1940s Globe Swift plane fly-by.

As the Pearl Harbor survivors and World War II veterans left the ceremony, dozens of present-day service members lined the exit to create a “Walk of Honor,” issuing a hand salute as they walked through.

honor that echoes to this day via the annual Blackened Canteen ceremony, held around the anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attacks.

Initially, every year, Itoh would visit the B-29 crash site to honor both the American crewman and the citizens of Shizouka with the pouring of bourbon whiskey from the canteen onto the ground. According to Itoh, this honored the spirits of the fallen. Over time, he weathered criticism and outright scorn for his actions from his countrymen, but Itoh would not be deterred from his yearly homage to the fallen. To Itoh, this was part of the forgiveness and healing process.

In time, Sugano would take over this tradition from Itoh. In 1991, he started a yearly journey to Pearl Harbor, to visit the USS Arizona Memorial and expanded upon Itoh’s tradition by pouring whiskey from the canteen into the waters surrounding the memorial.

Together, the tradition set forth by Itoh and Sugano helped parallel the long, peaceful relationship between the U.S. and Japan that continues to this day.

In 2016, for the 75th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attacks, the 6th annual Blackened Canteen ceremony at the USS Arizona Memorial saw the tradition’s most impressive turnout yet. Itoh’s dream of peace and » See HONOR | B5

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Continued from B4 reconciliation, in that moment of darkness, was realized in full as the sun rose over the waters of Pearl Harbor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;War is tragic, and it brings out the worst in us,â&#x20AC;? Superintendent of the National Park Serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument and guest speaker Jacqueline Ashwell said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yet out of war, glimmers of hope can be found amidst the destruction and despair, and great acts of courage can be known. We are here to honor those who died on that fateful day in 1945, but also everyone who died during World War II. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s through this ceremony that we can extend peace and hope into the future.â&#x20AC;?

Following a hymnal from Dartmouth College Choir, Executive Director of the Pacific Aviation Museum in Pearl Harbor Ken DeHoff spoke of the Blackened Canteen ceremonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s significance as proof of how far the U.S. and Japan have come since World War II. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ask for a more beautiful morning to stand on this memorial and share this incredible story between two nations who were once at war, but now stand united by peace,â&#x20AC;? DeHoff said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This event with its historic tradition represents the unity our countries have shown moving forward. Now, during the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, unity, and peacefulness are more important than ever. This canteen tradition not only honors our respective countriesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fallen but also celebrates the strength of our relationship today.â&#x20AC;?

Sugano, wearing a traditional Hawaiian lei, spoke with a hushed reverence, humbled by the turnout and expressed his appreciation to the attendees. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I cannot begin to express my gratitude for all of you waking up early to join us here today,â&#x20AC;? Sugano said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was Mr. Itohâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wish to see the people of Japan and the United States together as one, honoring his message of peace. Today, I can see that here before me.â&#x20AC;?

Suganoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s remarks punctuated over seven decades of ongoing peace and prosperity that has been a cornerstone of the U.S.-Japan alliance.

After the remarks, Sugano, Ashwell and Dehoff led two groups of dignitaries to the open well of the memorial and each poured ceremonial whiskey from the canteen into the waters of the USS Arizona wreckage site, which sparkled in the morning sun. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This ceremony and the very literal outpouring of respect proves that goodwill truly has no boundaries,â&#x20AC;? Chaplain Robert Lawrence said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The blackened canteen, with all of its scars, survived because a memory was needed in order for us to remember, and to understand the need for the ongoing friendship and reconciliation between our two countries.â&#x20AC;?

Once the whiskey had been ceremonially dispersed, the attendees lined up to toss traditional plumeria blossoms into the well. Within a moment, the waters were blanketed in flora, a final offering to the spirits of the fallen.

From below waters the crew members of the USS Arizona were honored with the sight of hundreds of blossoms fluttering down into the water as U.S. and Japanese survivors of war stood together, united today by peace, friendship, and forgiveness.

PO2 Somers Steelman WWII Army Air Corps P-51 pilot, Capt. Jerry Yellin embraces Director General of the Zero Fighter Admirers Club Dr. Hiroya Sugano M.D, during the 6th annual Blackened Canteen ceremony at the USS Arizona Memorial during the 75th Commemoration of the attacks on Pearl Harbor. The blackened canteen is a relic of an air raid over Shizauoka, Japan in 1945, and is used for pouring bourbon whiskey as an offering to the fallen in the hallowed waters of Pearl Harbor.

PO2 Somers Steelman Japan Air Self Defense Force Col. Kane Tamakoshi is honored at the 6th annual Blackened Canteen ceremony at the USS Arizona Memorial during the 75th Commemoration of the attacks on Pearl Harbor.

PO2 Somers Steelman Japan Air Self Defense Force Col. Kane Tamakoshi, left; Director General of the Zero Fighter Admirers Club Dr. Hiroya Sugano, M.D.; and U.S. Air Force Maj. Don Wright, pour bourbon whiskey at the 6th annual Blackened Canteen ceremony at the USS Arizona Memorial during the 75th Commemoration of the attacks on Pearl Harbor. The blackened canteen is a relic of an air raid over Shizauoka, Japan, in 1945, and is used for pouring bourbon whiskey as an offering to the fallen in the hallowed waters of Pearl Harbor.

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B6 | www.flagshipnews.com | The Flagship | 12.15.2016 Guided-missile destroyer PreCommissioning Unit (PCU) John Finn (DDG 113) is launched. John Finn, a Flight IIA Arleigh Burkeclass ship, will be equipped with the Navy’s Aegis Combat System, the world’s foremost integrated naval weapons system. Flight IIA ships will provide increased capabilities over previous DDG 51 destroyers, including advances in anti-submarine warfare, command and control, and anti-surface warfare.

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Navy accepts delivery of future USS John Finn From Team Ships Public Affairs PASCAGOULA, MISS.

The Navy accepted delivery of future guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) from shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), Pascagoula, Mississippi, on the 75th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Dec. 7.

HII delivered DDG 113 after successfully completing three sets of at-sea and in-port trials which proved the ship’s operational readiness.

“Delivery of the future USS John Finn marks the beginning of a new era of production for the Arleigh Burke class,” Program Executive Office (PEO) Ships DDG 51 Class Program Manager Capt. Casey Moton said. “I’m pleased that this well-built and capable ship will soon be joining the fleet.”

The ship’s namesake, the late Lt. John Finn, earned the Medal

of Honor for heroism displayed during the attacks on Pearl Harbor. During the first attack by Japanese airplanes on Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, Finn manned a .50-caliber machine gun in an exposed section under heavy enemy machine gun fire. Although wounded, it was only by specific orders he vacated his post to seek medical attention.

Following first aid treatment, he returned to the squadron area and actively supervised the rearming of returning planes.

John Finn is the 63rd Arleigh Burke (DDG 51)-class destroyer and the first of the DDG 51 Flight IIA restart ships.

DDG 113 is equipped with Aegis Baseline 9 combat system upgrades, which include an Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) capability incorporating Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) 5.0 and Naval Integrated Fire ControlCounter Air. Aegis Baseline 9 IAMD destroyers have increased

PO1 Maddelin Angebrand Civilians, government contractors, and Sailors assigned to the pre-commissioning unit John Finn (DDG 113) conduct missile test firing during the ship’s builder’s trials. John Finn, built by Huntington Ingalls Shipbuilding, will conduct the final phase of trials, known as acceptance trials, in early November.

computing power, along with radar upgrades which improve detection and reaction capabilities against modern anti-air warfare and BMD threats.

HII’s Pascagoula shipyard is currently in production on future destroyers Ralph Johnson (DDG 114), Paul Ignatius (DDG 117), Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) and Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121)

and under contract for two additional ships awarded as part of the five-ship, multi-year procurement for fiscal years 2013-17. Another seven Arleigh Burke-class destroyers are either under construction or contract at General Dynamics’ Bath Iron Works shipyard in Bath, Maine.

As one of the Defense Department’s largest acquisition organi-

zations, PEO Ships is responsible for executing the development and procurement of all destroyers, amphibious ships, special mission and support ships, boats and craft.

More information on DDG 113’s namesake, John Finn, can be found at http://tinyurl.com/hk7bmk6.

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

NMCB 3 WINS 2016 COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD FOR LARGE SEA GOING COMMAND

By Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Cragg Navy Expeditionary Combat Command Public Affairs PORT HUENEME, CALIF.

Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3 were selected as the 2016 Navy Community Service Program/Project Good Neighbor Community Service Award winners for large sea going command for volunteering 4,800 hours

across the Pacific Fleet and in Port Hueneme, California.

Annually, the chief of naval operations recognizes shore, sea, and overseas commands for Project Good Neighbor.

The Project Good Neighbor Award, announced Nov. 23, serves to recognize the best year-round, volunteer supported program or special project which promotes outreach activities throughout the year to establish and re-

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NMCB 3’s yearlong community service efforts impacted 21,900 people, of which 12,950 were youth. While deployed from September 2015 through March, NMCB 3 Seabees volunteered in four different countries: TimorLeste, Cambodia, the Philippines, and Japan.

During the award period, NMCB 3 had more than 55 percent of their command of 550 Seabees participate in community-related events.

Some of the volunteer projects NMCB 3 Sailors participated in ranged from teaching English to children in TimorLeste and Cambodia, promoting health and fitness to children in the Philippines, and

participating in the Special Olympics in Kadena, Japan.

The Rotary Club of Dili, Timor Leste, described the impact Seabees made on the children they assisted during the 2015 deployment.

“Anywhere you saw a Seabee, you’d see a gaggle of shouting, laughing little faces,” wrote Bob Quiggin, president of the Rotary Club of Dili, Timor-Leste.

According to the award submission, NMCB 3 is “committed to the community where it matters, when it matters, with what matters as is evident in our quality of partnership and the impact we have on citizenry.”

“This special recognition highlights our ability as Navy

Expeditionary Combat Force to not only execute our challenging missions, but to proactively and compassionately engage our local communities as positive Navy ambassadors and role models, both at home and abroad,” Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC)/NECC Pacific Rear Adm. Brian Brakke said.

NMCB 3 Commanding Officer Cmdr. Laurie Scott was extremely proud of his unit for being a Navy ambassador both in homeport and while deployed across the western Pacific.

“This award recognizes the tremendous efforts of the many Seabees in NMCB 3 who are passionate about making the lives of others bet-

ter,” Scott said. “NMCB 3’s community outreach program allows the command to be more focused and provide a bigger impact. Seabees benefit from participating in community relations projects because by our very nature, Seabees have a desire to serve others.”

NMCB 3 is part of the Naval Construction Force which is a vital component of the U.S. maritime strategy. The force provides deployable battalions capable of providing disaster recovery support, humanitarian assistance, and supporting major combat operations.

For more news from Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, visit www.navy.mil/ local/necc/.

NAVFAC SOUTHEAST AWARDS ENGINEERING CONTRACT Renovate engine test cell facility

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The work to be performed provides for preparation of design and build request for proposals and other design services.

The first task order is being awarded at $1,102,639 to prepare full plans and specifications for the design, bid and build project to renovate Building 873, an engine test cell facility, at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida.

The Kemen Test Cell Facility is the only Navy test facility of its kind on the east coast and is currently used to test multiple jet engines for

both the Navy and Air Force, specifically the General Electric F414 and TF34 engines.

“These renovations are crucial in keeping our warfighters supplied with the highest performing engines in their aircraft,” Fleet Readiness Center Southeast Commanding Officer Capt. Chuck Stuart said. “This work will ensure the Kemen Test Cell Facility remains the unique, critical asset to the Navy it has been since its construction in 1978.”

Work includes repair to the aging roof system, exter-

nal concrete walls, and steel gantry structures which have been exposed to the aggressive Florida environment, along with internal air flow control structures and noise suppression systems which have experienced many years of productive use and are now in need of replacement because of wear and tear.

Work for this task order is expected to be completed by September 2017.

For more news from Naval Facilities Engineering Command, visit www.navy.mil/ local/navfachq/.

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VFA-195 broadens horizons with JASDF during Benkyoukai

By Lt. Brian Dallaire Strike Fighter Squadron 195 Public Affairs ATSUGI, JAPAN

The “Dambusters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195, assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) 302nd Tactical Fighter Squadron participated in the bilateral training exercise Benkyoukai III, Nov. 28.

The bilateral “Benkyoukai” series, named for the Japanese word reflecting partnership and collaborative learning, began in April when the Dambusters led the first interaction of the U.S. Navy and JASDF assets in more than a decade.

“The bilateral training that we held with our fellow JASDF fighter pilots has built friendships and mu-

tual understanding between our two forces, and led to development of new tactics, techniques, and procedures as we work together toward securing peace and freedom in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region,” VFA-195 Operations Officer Lt. Cmdr. Collier Crouch said.

VFA-195 Commanding Officer Cmdr. Guy Snodgrass created the Benkyoukai series to develop a partnership with host nation tactical aircraft squadrons. The first event incorporated F-15J Eagles from the JASDF 305th Tactical Fighter Squadron, F-4EJ Phantom II fighters from the JASDF 302nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, and F/A-18E Super Hornets from VFA-195. Consisting of only Dissimilar Air Combat Training, aircrew from both nations

were able to develop a fundamental understanding in order to safely operate their aircraft in a dynamic arena with each other.

The third installment of the Benkyoukai series introduced more challenging tactical scenarios, as each squadron conducted multi-plane events with four aircraft simulating airborne attacks against four other aircraft. Conducting increasingly complex scenarios will enable Japan and the U.S. to work together more effectively during future operations.

Throughout the week, aircrews from both nations were tested on their decision making and aircraft employment during complicated and extremely dynamic air-to-air intercepts. To close the week, members from the 302nd – based four hours

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away in Hyakuri, Japan – visited Naval Air Facility Atsugi for a tour of facilities before joining the Dambusters for a softball game and barbecue, further strengthening the bilateral relationship.

Events such as Benkyoukai continue to improve the interoperability between partner nations. CVW-5 and the JASDF forces provide security and stability to the Indo-AsiaPacific region.

CVW-5 is the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed air wing, operating from Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, and deploying aboard aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

For more news from Commander, Task Force 70, visit www.navy.mil/ local/ctf70/.

PO3 Nathan Burke Sailors maneuver and prepare to launch an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the “Dambusters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during Valiant Shield 2016. Reagan is participating in Valiant Shield, a biennial, U.S. only, fieldtraining exercise with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces.

This training enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas.

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World War II veteran frocks granddaughter

By James Johnson Naval Facilities Far East Public Affairs YOKOSUKA, JAPAN

By PO2 John Hetherington Navy Public Affairs Support Element Northwest OAK HARBOR, WASH.

Fleet Readiness Center Northwest hosted a special frocking ceremony for Petty Officer 2nd Class Kathryn Allard so that her grandfather, James Mulcahy, could pin on her new chevrons.

Mulcahy served as a radioman third class aboard USS Appalachian (AGC-1) in the Pacific during World War II. “She outranks me now,” Mulcahy said. “I never made second class.”

Allard felt very fortunate to be able to have her grandfather be a part of the ceremony.

“We found out late Wednesday that I’d made it, and it was a whirlwind from there,” Allard said. “It was just by happenstance that he was up here at the right time because of Thanksgiving. To me it meant the world because it was just totally by luck.”

Allard credits Mulcahy with in-

PO2 John Hetherington James Mulcahy pins collar devices on the uniform of his granddaughter, Petty Officer 2nd Class Kathryn Allard, at Fleet Readiness Center Northwest, Oak Harbor, Wash., during a ceremony frocking her to her new rank. Mulcahy served as a Radioman 3rd Class aboard the USS Appalachian (AGC-1) during World War II.

PO2 John Hetherington James Mulcahy prepares to pin collar devices on the uniform of his granddaughter, Petty Officer 2nd Class Kathryn Allard, at Fleet Readiness Center Northwest, Oak Harbor, Wash., during a ceremony frocking her to her new rank. Mulcahy served as a Radioman 3rd Class aboard the USS Appalachian (AGC-1) during World War II.

spiring generations of her family to serve in all branches of the military.

“It’s crazy to see all of the family that has gone military because grandpa instilled the values into his kids, and his kids into us, the grandchildren,” Allard said. “We all look up to him. Without him, I don’t think any of us would’ve wanted to do this.”

Mulcahy showed pride in his granddaughter’s accomplishment and gratitude for being able to share in her moment.

“It’s an honor for her to ask me to pin it on her,” Mulcahy said. “I’m so pleased.”

Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Far East completed a project to upgrade exterior lights with energy-saving light emitting diode (LED) lights on board Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi, Japan, Dec. 2.

“These LED lights are already displaying their advantages over the older High Intensity Discharge (HID) and High-Pressure Sodium (HPS) lights,” NAF Atsugi Installation Energy Manager Chief Petty Officer Ferdinand Diwa said. “Their superior illumination for residents, pedestrian pathways, parking and street areas ensures security and enhances safety.”

The project replaced 605 HID, HPS and fluorescent lights throughout the installation, including along the flight line. The new lights are expected to decrease the installation’s electricity bill by approximately $50,000 each year.

“The payback for this exterior lighting upgrade will significantly lower NAF Atsugi’s energy costs and is a big step toward meeting the President’s and Secretary of the Navy’s energy conservation goals,” Diwa said.

The project was funded by Commander, Navy Installation Command’s Restoration and Modernization — Energy (RMe) program. The RMe program allows installations to replace old facility equipment with energy-efficient equipment, ultimately improving facilities and utility systems and saving energy in the process.

For more news from Naval Facilities Engineering Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/navfachq/.

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Rivalry comes to the ice: Navy and Army square off in D.C.

By PO2 Charlotte Oliver Defense Media Activity WASHINGTON

Before the Navy Midshipmen and Army Black Knights meet on the gridiron in the 117th Army – Navy game Dec. 10, service members took their storied rivalry to the ice at the Verizon Center in the District of Columbia, Dec. 5.

Army Navy week kicked off with local service members from all five branches of service as they met at the centerline following the Washington Capitals win over the Buffalo Sabers in a friendly, pick-up style game of hockey.

Embodying the esprit de corps, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley coached his team of Soldiers and Airmen, while U.S. Navy Academy Superintendent Vice Adm. Ted Carter captained his team of Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen on the ice.

Both men have hockey in their blood. Milley played hockey for Princeton before joining the ranks in the Army, while “Slap Shot” Carter played for the academy before trading in his skates for a fighter jet.

Speaking with the Washington Capitals team, Milley wanted to bring more attention to the less than one percent who serves our proud nation. Together, with support of the Capitals team and Carter, over 40 service members brought camaraderie to the ice.

“What a great way to kick off Army Navy week,” Milley said.

Now they needed their rivals – the sea services – to meet them on the ice.

“Word came down from the Pentagon that Gen. Milley was trying to set up a pick-up hockey game between some Army folks and Navy folks,” Carter said. “My good friend Vice Adm. Fogle got a hold of me and said ‘hey there’s a hockey game coming up and since your call sign is Slap Shot we think you ought to be playing!’ so I said ‘I’m in!’”

Navy took the first goal just halfway into

PO2 Charlotte C. Oliver Members of the Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Army play in a joint services hockey game at the Verizon Center in the District of Columbia.

Members of the Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Army play in a joint services hockey game at the Verizon Center in the District of Columbia. The game was held as a precursor to the college football rivalry game between U.S. Naval Academy, Navy Midshipmen and U.S. Military Academy.

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the first period, but Army was quick to strike back. The two teams had fierce determination on their faces and at the end of the first period the game was tied at 1-1.

Navy struck back in the second period, taking a 2-1 lead, but Army had a quick return and at the end of the second Army had a 3-2 lead. The camaraderie on the ice was clear and teams of enlisted and officers alike worked as smoothly as you would see on a ship or at a squadron.

Army went on the take a 5-2 lead into the third period and Navy was able to answer back with a late game goal, but with less than a minute remaining in the game, Army won 5-3.

“This was a great experience, great time for Army and Navy to get together, but these are the real heroes of the game,” Milley said.

“I grew up playing a lot of pond hockey and in clubs,” Air Force Personalist Lind-

say Colburn said. “I played on the varsity teams and in college.”

Colburn, Army’s goalie, was also awarded player of the game by Milley.

Under Secretary of the Army Patrick Murphy, a former collegiate hockey player had deployed with Milley during the first Gulf War where they shared their love of all things hockey.

“We’re very proud [Milley] organized this, it was a great way to start beat Navy week,” Murphy said. “Getting a win for the Army team and it was great coaching, great leadership and great teamwork with guys and gals.”

Head coach for team Navy, Marine Gunnery Sgt. Ryan Parent, was thrilled to have the opportunity to coach the Navy team.

“I play for the Marine Corps team and the powers that be reached out to the team and asked for players stationed in the D.C. area,” Parent said. “And when I’m not on the ice playing, I’m coaching the Marine Corps team, so when I was asked to coach I said absolutely.”

After a lot of laughs and handshakes, the players filed out onto the streets of the District heading back to their homes and commands with new stories to tell their fellow shipmates and battle buddies in the morning.

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Navy celebrates Miller’s heroics during Pearl Harbor attack

By Lisa Ferdinando Defense Media Activity HONOLULU

Navy Mess Attendant 2nd Class Doris “Dorie” Miller, the first African-American to receive the Navy Cross, was celebrated here yesterday for his heroism during the Pearl Harbor attack and his service to the nation.

At the rededication of a plaque at the housing complex named after Miller, Navy Rear Adm. John Fuller told those attending the ceremony how the young sailor on the USS West Virginia acted with exceptional valor when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.

“As we contemplate Dorie Miller’s bravery on Dec. 7, 1941, and his sacrifice for our freedom, let’s consider the gift he and other World War II veterans, sailors, soldiers, airmen, Coast Guard and Marines gave us,” Fuller said.

“We have peace and freedom for ourselves, for our

families, all because of their sacrifices. We must protect that gift,” he said.

Celebrating Valor on Pearl Harbor Day Fuller, the commander of Navy Region Hawaii, and of Naval Surface Group, Middle Pacific, said after the battleship USS West Virginia was struck by the Japanese, Miller, assigned as a mess attendant aboard the ship, helped carry the injured and then manned a machine gun.

“Miller went topside, carried wounded on his shoulders, made several trips up and down, wading through waist-deep water, oil-slicked decks, struggling uphill on slick decks,” Fuller said.

A boxing champion and football player, Miller, of Waco, Texas, later manned a .50-caliber machine gun – with no training on it – and displayed expertise and skill in targeting the enemy, the admiral said.

The plaque honoring Navy Mess Attendant 2nd Class Doris “Dorie” Miller is seen, Honolulu, Hawaii, Dec. 8, 2016.

Lisa Ferdinando

The Pacific Fleet commander, Navy Adm. Chester Nimitz, presented the Navy Cross to Miller in 1942. Miller was killed in action during the Battle of Makin in 1943 with more than 600 others when a Japanese torpedo sank his ship, the USS Liscome Bay.

mess attendant, which included duties such as swabbing the decks, shining officers’ shoes, and cooking, Fuller said.

But despite the treatment of African-Americans at the time, Miller exemplified the ideals on which the nation was founded, and he and other ground-breaking African‘Beautiful Young Man’ Americans in military history When Miller served, the only continue to inspire the nation, job for African-Americans was he said.

“We stand on their shoulders and remember their struggle from decades ago,” Fuller remarked.

Retired Navy Chief Petty Officer Carl Clark, 100, a World War II veteran who was stationed at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, said he became friends with Miller because all the black mess attendants hung out together.

“It’s beautiful to be here and see all these beautiful people honoring my friend, Dorie Miller,” Clark said.

He described Miller as a “beautiful young man” who Lisa Ferdinando was the kind of guy who

Naval Health Research Center Public Affairs SAN DIEGO

The U.S. military has always played a leading role in combating infectious diseases. During the Revolutionary War, General George Washington understood the potential for contagious diseases to devastate his troops and ordered that members of the Continental Army be inoculated to prevent smallpox.

Since that time, military medicine has made major contributions to fighting infectious diseases around the globe to protect our warfighters from dangerous pathogens and keep them mission ready. From typhoid and dengue to Japanese encephalitis and Ebola, military researchers have worked tirelessly to better understand these diseases, develop vaccines, and support improved care and treatment methods.

When the first cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection was identified in U.S. military personnel in 1984, military medicine responded to this emerging threat. In 1986, mass screening of active duty military members for HIV infection began and HIV prevention programs were developed soon after.

By 2000, in addition to recognizing the threat HIV posed to U.S. troops, White House and DOD leaders recognized the potential impact of the virus on global security as well. In January of that year, the National Intelligence Council concluded that infectious diseases not only threatened global health, but also posed a threat to U.S. troops by exacerbating social and political instability in re-

gions where they deploy. To help contain the threat posed by the HIV epidemic, the White House established the Leadership and Investment in Fighting an Epidemic (LIFE) initiative.

LIFE, a $100 million initiative, was designed to provide assistance to countries around the world that were fighting the HIV pandemic. In addition to the DOD, the White House asked the U.S. Agency for International Development and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to support the initiative. The DOD’s role in the LIFE initiative was to approach foreign militaries and offer assistance in developing their own military HIV control programs using $10 million of the LIFE funding over the next two years.

It’s very common for the U.S. and DOD to engage in military exercises and weapons training with partner militaries around the world in what’s known as security cooperation.

When it became apparent that other militaries were struggling with the HIV problem, the U.S. military realized it could expand its typical security cooperation role to include medical education and training.

While there have always been individual medical training opportunities, the DOD LIFE program was the first to do this on a large scale, which meant there was no template or protocol for the work. Relationships with each country had to be established.

By March 2001, starting with South Africa, the DOD LIFE initiative had successfully established cooperative HIV assistance programs with the militaries of nine sub-Sa-

“took a lot of chances, you could always see that in him,” as exemplified in his actions on Dec. 7, 1941.

‘One Man Can Make a Difference’ Miller has an enduring legacy, Navy Capt. Stanley Keeve, commander, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, said.

“His actions of that time still resonate with us here to-

A U.S. Military HIV Research Program scientist at work.

DOD plays a leading role in combating HIV, infectious disease

By Yolanda R. Arrington

Lisa Ferdinando Retired Navy Chief Petty Officer Carl Clark, 100, attends the ceremony to rededicate a plaque in honor of his friend, Navy Mess Attendant Second Class Doris “Dorie” Miller, Honolulu, Hawaii, Dec. 8, 2016.

day, 75 years from them,” he said, adding, “He was living proof that one man can make a difference.”

The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority hosted the rededication of the plaque that sits on a grassy yard on a corner of a residential housing unit. The event on a drizzly afternoon included a Hawaiian blessing, a hula dance and a historical reading.

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haran African countries and added the militaries of four more countries by 2002. These programs focused on developing HIV policies and building medical infrastructure to support prevention, care and treatment efforts within the countries targeted for intervention.

For the military personnel in the targeted countries, the team leveraged their epidemiology expertise and worked on developing prevention strategies and behavior changes to help prevent the virus from spreading.

In 2002, with global efforts to combat the spread of HIV well underway, the DOD LIFE initiative was renamed the DOD HIV/AIDS Prevention Program (DHAPP), and continued to grow the number of partner militaries. The success of the LIFE initiative was built on by the White House and, in 2003, the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) was announced at the State of Union address as the largest international assistance program focused on a single disease.

Today, DHAPP has a staff of 100, forty at our headquarters at NHRC in San Diego and sixty attached to U.S. embassies around the world. The program also benefits from the involvement of the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research which supports several of our military HIV assistance programs. Under the PEPFAR program, additional U.S. government agencies were added to the global HIV/AIDS relief effort and funding for DHAPP increased from the initial $10 million in 2000 to over $100

million in 2015.

The number of DHAPP collaborations increased from the initial nine countries to a peak of 82 in 2010. There are currently 62 foreign military partners. DHAPP’s accomplishments include: • More than 20 militaries around the world that no longer need our help to operate their HIV control programs • HIV assistance is now a typical part of the U.S. DOD Security Cooperation Program and a formal part of Stability Operations • Foreign militaries that were once reluctant partners had taken steps towards better relationships with the U.S. military: the Russian military used the U.S. military as its model for establishing HIV policy, and HIV cooperation has played a role in the continuing reestablishment of connections between the U.S. and Vietnamese militaries • The existence of DHAPP has helped ensure that militaries who would not normally receive foreign assistance without U.S. military involvement are getting the support they need to fight HIV/AIDS DHAPP’s mission today, just as it was from the beginning in 2000, is to provide assistance to partner militaries around the world with their HIV prevention, care, and treatment programs. In the early days, the program was more focused on policy development, education and training, testing, and infrastructure. Now, it’s data-driven, focusing on testing and treating as many HIV-positive individuals as possible while effectively managing funding.

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More than 1,800 family members who lost a loved one while on active-military service will meet in Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 11-15 as the 11th annual Gold Star Snowball Express rolls into town.

The Navy Gold Star Program, run by Navy Installations Command (NIC), will have staff members representing several regions in attendance at the Snowball Express event. This will allow survivors to connect with the program and learn more about activities and resources within their local communities.

“The Navy Gold Star Program will be one of many survivor support organizations present to help ensure that survivors know where they can go for help, no matter their concern,” NIC Navy Gold Star analyst Lisa Bauch said. “We aim to connect the families of the fallen with the resources necessary to ensure that they know they are still a part of the Navy family, and that their loved ones are not forgotten.”

Family members from all around the world, representing all branches of service are expected to be in attendance.

“Various community organizations and businesses sponsor this all inclusive event,” Bauch said. “They embrace this group of people who have lost so much.”

In addition to meeting fellow families who understand their loss, attendees and the city of Fort Worth will participate in the annual Walk of Gratitude, according to Bauch. This event allows the community to applaud these families, while they parade through the Fort Worth Stockyards. The parade culminates in a memorial ceremony and balloon release in remembrance of their fallen loved ones.

Attendees are treated to variety shows by professional entertainers and sponsored entertainment. Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth will host the families for a special concert

by Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band. Throughout the week, attendees will be given opportunities to learn more about the resources available to them.

Even though the Snowball Express has been in existence for 11 years, the Navy Gold Star Program is still early in its involvement.

“This is the third year that the Navy Gold Star program will be supporting this fantastic event,” Bauch said. “We are looking forward to the opportunity to meet with our survivors, and to engage with these families.”

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CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING Naval Air Station Oceana (NASO) is collecting Christmas Trees to help rehabilitate the dunes on Dam Neck Annex’ beaches. Please take your tree – free of tinsel, ornaments and lights – to: NASO Bldg. 78, the Natural Resources Center across from the stables on Oceana Blvd.; or to NASO Dam Neck Annex Bldg. 127, off of Regulus Ave., at the southeast corner of the parking lot. Trees will be collected until Jan. 31. For more information call 433-2151.

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This holiday season, read about how Hampton Roads residents are giving back to their local community.

A page from Wallace’s wish scrapbook includes a photo of her sitting in the window of the first Ferrari that Magnum, P.I. drove on the hit 1980s television show.

Suffolk woman is the fairy godmother of wish-granting

By Linda Lamm English Virginian-Pilot correspondent SUFFOLK

Sometimes, wishes do come true, thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation – a nonprofit organization that grants wishes to children suffering from life-threatening illnesses.

For their efforts, five local women have been chosen by Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia to become the first inductees into the Women Inspiring Strength and Hope (W.I.S.H.) Circle of Hampton Roads: Smithfield Foods Global Chief Information Officer Julia Anderson; Exit Realty Real Estate Agent Karen Downs; Sentara Careplex Hospital President and Administrator Debra Flores; Red Chalk Studios Marketing Communications Director Ellen McBride; and 18-year Make-AWish volunteer Courtney Wallace, who had her own wish granted when she was a teenager.

Born with spina bifida, a spinal cord defect, Wallace was 16 years old and living in Danville, Indiana, when she got her wish granted to visit Beverly Hills, California.

At that age, she was interested in celebrities, their lives and their homes.

The Indiana Children’s Wish Fund granted her a week’s stay at the Beverly Hills Hotel, where she did things like visit Universal Stu-

dios, shop on Rodeo Drive and tour celebrity homes.

“It was amazing,” Wallace said, but the best part was when the manager of a local restaurant, also from Indiana, arranged for Wallace to have dinner with rapper Dr. Dre’, a “big surprise.”

Wallace, now 37 and living in North Suffolk with her military family, was so affected by her experience that shortly afterward, she became a volunteer for the Indiana organization and, at 18, became a wish granter.

“I love, love, love being a wish granter,” Wallace said.

She informs the child’s parents that the wish will be granted, and then meets with the child to give the good news in person.

“It’s the best job ever,” Wallace said.

According to Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia President and CEO Sheri Lambert there are 52 children in the region waiting for their wishes to come true, and “we have a need for additional wish granter volunteers in Hampton Roads,” she stated in an email. If interested, visit www.va.wish.org. “[Wallace’s] dedication to helping children and families is commendable and we wanted to recognize her for her relentless passion to bring hope, strength and joy to these families,” Lambert said.

“It is my purpose in life. It’s

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what I do. It’s what I’m passionate about,” Wallace said. “Next to having my daughter and marrying my husband, it’s the best thing I’ve done.”

She said that there’s a misconception about who gets wishes. It’s for children with illnesses that are “life-threatening, not necessarily life-ending.” Wishes are granted to those 2 1/2 to 18 years old, and only once.

“All they really want is a normal day. We can’t give them that, but we do the best we can,” Wallace said.

She recently took a 14-year-old to Norfolk’s MacArthur Center. It may not seem like much, but due to her illness, the teen had never visited a shopping mall before. It was Wallace’s 232nd wish granted, across five states.

One of her favorite times was when a boy met agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Ser-

Donors give back to South Norfolk woman who cooks community Thanksgiving dinner From left to right, Delena Buffalow, Nischelle Buffalow and Veronica Woodley begin prep work Nov. 23, for the Buffalow Family and Friends Thanksgiving dinner for the South Norfolk community.

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Linda Lamm English | For The Virginian-Pilot Courtney Wallace recently granted her 232nd wish on behalf of the Make-A-Wish Foundation

vice, Navy fighter pilots, Navy SEALS, and had painted his name on a plane.

“His mother said he still talks about it,” Wallace said.

By Margaret Matray The Virginian-Pilot CHESAPEAKE

Last week, Nischelle Buffalow received a gift she’d long been wishing for: a double oven.

The South Norfolk woman cooks a community Thanksgiving dinner for 400 people every year – much of it prepared on a 10-year-old stove.

After this year’s event, volunteer Andy Underwood began raising funds to buy her a double oven to replace it. It took only days to exceed his $1,000 goal.

On Dec. 1, Underwood delivered and installed the oven at Buffalow’s house.

“It will help us prepare our Thanksgiving meal in good time,” Buffalow said. “I’m really grateful for it.”

Underwood said his wife, Victoria Broomhall, came up with the idea to raise funds for Buffalow. They live near her, and it was the community’s

Sometimes the experience gives the child new confidence, eases depression, or is life-changing, as it was for Wallace. Or, “the families will have great memories to hold on to,” Wallace said.

The W.I.S.H. Circle honorees were each charged with raising $9,000, the average cost of a wish,

by Dec. 5.

Debra Flores was the winner and was named Fairy Godmother of the Year, complete with crown and wand at an event held, Dec. 7.

“Every donation is tax-deductible, and every dollar raised here, stays here. 100 percent goes to the wish. There are no grants, no government funding, every dollar has to be raised,” Flores said.

To donate, visit www.va.wish. org/wishcirclehr.

If you have frequent flyer miles, those can also be donated by visiting www.va.wish.org/ways-tohelp/giving/airline-miles.

turn to give back after all she’s done.

“She does this stuff all year round,” Underwood said. “It’s like it never stops.”

Buffalow said she was humbled by the outpouring of community contributions. After buying the stove, Underwood had about $160 in extra donations left over. Buffalow put the cash toward her next charity event – an annual Christmas coat drive called “Warm and Fuzzy.”

Currently she’s collecting new and gently used coats, hats, gloves, socks and toys to be given to those in need on Dec. 19, at the Dr. Clarence Cuffee Community Center.

Buffalow’s new oven will be put to use right away. As part of “Warm and Fuzzy,” Buffalow, her family and friends plan to cook for about 250 people at the community center: Salisbury steak, green beans, corn, mashed potatoes, turkey and dressing.

“A little buffet line,” Buffalow said.

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Cookies & Cocoa with Santa Â&#x201E; Where: Topgolf, Virginia Beach Â&#x201E; When: Dec. 17, 9 a.m. Â&#x201E; For more information: visit http://tinyurl.com/jacyugf.

Santa Claus is coming to town, and this time heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bringing his own cookies and cocoa. Bring the little ones to get a complimentary photo taken with Santa and receive a free holidaythemed gift. Oh, and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget the cookies and cocoa!

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As we salute our men and women of the armed forces this holiday season, what better way to do so than through hands-on activity?

Come down to the MacArthur Memorial Visitors Center and create a card to send to a veteran. All materials will be provided onsite and the cards will delivered to local installations and veteran hospitals before the holidays. Family friendly and free.

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The Oleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Country Christmas Returns Â&#x201E; Where: Greenbrier Farms, Chesapeake Â&#x201E; When: Dec. 17, 10 a.m. Â&#x201E; For more information: visit http://tinyurl. com/j43fdy4 The Oleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Country Christmas returns to Greenbrier Farms with our Christmas tree lot and cut-your-own trees. This year we will have even more fresh cut Frazier Fir trees. We also have plenty of cut-yourown trees and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll even provide the saw.

We also have fresh, homemade wreaths and hundreds of acres of cut-your-own Christmas Trees available until 4:30 p.m. every day through Dec. 24. Santa will also return to the farm this year for photos with children â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and even pets!

Celebration Lights Â&#x201E; When: Dec. 17, 5:30-10 p.m. through Jan. 1, 2017 Â&#x201E; Where: Newport News Park Â&#x201E; For more information: visit http://tinyurl. com/hrn2fbs Newport News Park will be transformed by over 800,000 individual lights, creating animated holiday and fanciful scenes. New for 2016 are blooming cherry trees in the Peace Garden, Magical Trees that change colors, a penguin snowball fight, gingerbread people, new toys, and more animated snow tubes that create a snowfall effect. The event continues to refurbish old displays with energy efficient LED bulbs and add new display pieces.

Sundays with Santa Â&#x201E; When: Dec. 18, noon Â&#x201E; Where: Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, Virginia Beach Â&#x201E; For more information: http://tinyurl. com/hpv488a.

Join Santa and his elves for festivities and fun activities in the Marsh Pavilion.

A Merry, Very Victorian Christmas Â&#x201E; When: Dec. 27, 11:15 a.m. Â&#x201E; Where: Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg Â&#x201E; For more information: visit http://tinyurl. com/z2arunp.

Come party like itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1850! From the mid19th Century on, Christmas in America was celebrated with a crazy-quilt of traditions, thanks in part to Queen Victoria and Albert, author Charles Dickens, and Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own â&#x20AC;&#x153;melting pot.â&#x20AC;? Dynamic historic storyteller and musician Janet Emily Demarest weaves together the heartwarming, often humorous history, trivia and lore of our cherished traditions with some of the most beloved stories, poems and carols of Christmas past and present.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mitten Time! Â&#x201E; When: Dec. 29, 2 p.m. Â&#x201E; Where: North Suffolk Library Â&#x201E; For more information: visit http://tinyurl.com/zkz8zf6.

Did you know there are three versions of the story of The Mitten? Do you think everyone attending can fit into a mitten?

Compare the three stories, enjoy crafts and winter science fun! Ages 6-11. Registration is required and can be done online or by calling the library.

Winter Waterfowl Walks Â&#x201E; When: Dec. 31, 9 a.m. Â&#x201E; Where: Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Virginia Beach Â&#x201E; For more information: visit http://tinyurl.com/h43r6yd.

Winter is a great time to visit Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Join us for a walk to discover the variety of ducks, geese and swans that rest and feed her in Virginia Beach during the winter months.

Walks are led by local expert birders and Refuge staff. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget your camera!

Binoculars are available by request.

Last Night on the Town Â&#x201E; When: Dec. 31, 2 p.m. Â&#x201E; Where: Virginia Beach Town Center Â&#x201E; For more information: visit http://tinyurl.com/jqmrzwn.

The festivities kick of at Pembroke Mall with family entertainment by Magical Solutions, Inc., including a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s countdown to ball drop at 5 p.m. Enjoy an amazing performance by Krendl, the world renowned escape artist. The fun continues throughout the night with live music on multiple stages. A midnight countdown with a spectacular laser light show, fireworks and Virginia Beach Ball Drop will ring in 2017. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s headliner is Smash Mouth! All activities and entertainment are free and open to the public, with food and beverages for purchase. Separate VIP ticketing is available.

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ELF THE MUSICAL ARRIVES AT CHRYLSER HALL

By Yiorgo Contributing writer HAMPTON ROADS

The brand new Broadway musical Elf, that the New York Times calls “A Splashy, Peppy, Sugar-Sprinkled Holiday Entertainment” and Variety says “Elf is happy enough for families, savvy enough for city kids and plenty smart for adults!” will be here at Chrysler Hall this Friday and Saturday, Dec. 16 and 17.

Mark Fishback plays Santa in the play.

Yiorgo (Y): Where were you born, what was your early childhood life?

Mark Fishback (MF): I grew up in Muncie, Indiana.

I was introduced to theater in the 6th grade and stayed with it through high school. So I thought when I went to college that theater is very stable. After all, we did it every year when I was in school. Somebody will pay me to do it. I actually worked at Kings Dominion Theme Park there in Virginia, during the summer in their entertainment section. That’s how I put myself through college. I started off as Yogi Bear.

Y: So it’s fair to say you love theater.

MF: Oh yes. I always did community theater in Indianapolis. I was a bank trainer until I was laid off in 2008 along with everyone else and the only work I could find after that was acting, because I’m finally the right age to play the parts I have been playing all my life. I’m a character actor.

I have done tons of regional work and this is my fourth national tour in three years. I have actually played the Chrysler

Hall before. I was Doc in the national tour of West Side Story.

Y: So you enjoy doing national tours?

MF: Most definitely. I have been to all the states except three. You get to tell great stories and bring them to remote areas. For some, it may be the only exposure to theater with a high quality professional production.

If I can expand on that for a bit. It is important to support the Arts in your local community. Artists can be found in many forms and artistry can be found in the smallest of venues so get out there and explore the Arts. Go to an art gallery, see a dance concert, see a touring show, or go to a symphony.

Find a way to enrich the lives of your community members by going out and supporting the Arts. It’s so important.

Y: Any wow moments?

MF: I have had a ton of those. When I was on 42nd Street, [Los Angeles, California,], we played the famous Pantages Theater, also we performed at the Cadillac Palace in Chicago. The critic there said, “We were the best nonequity tour that has ever played in Chicago.” When the musical director of Elf who is also a Broadway musical director said, “I think your fantastic,” you pinch yourself. When you get complements from people you respect it means the world.

When Rock Hudson said, “You did a great job.” When you get that complement from someone you respect, it makes the world. When you get a yes and a great job on top of that, come on, that’s the pinnacle.

Y: What advice would you

Jeremy Daniel Mark Fishback, Santa, and the cast of Elf the Musical.

Jeremy Daniel Spenser Micetich, Buddy, Mark Fishback, Santa, and the cast of Elf the Musical.

give aspiring thespians?

MF: You have to know your type. You got to know what you can do. You also need a back up: how are you paying your bills? Find a job you can do that will help your acting.

You have to know who you are and your skill sets and how people will see you during the audition process. You can take your strengths of what you are capable of doing and what people witness you doing. You can play on that and get more work.

Y: You play Santa in Elf.

MF: There are so many versions of Santa. I play a working class blue-collar, beer-drinking Santa. Where as in the movie, Bob Newhart’s character acts a narrator, that role does not exist at our musical version.

Santa does all the narration.

Two-thirds of the show I speak directly to the audience. He is just a normal guy who just happens to be a Christmas icon it makes him more relatable and the show funnier.

Y: Why should people see Elf, what will they get out of it?

MF: I love the classics but

this has something for everyone. There is enough humor for the kids and the adults so it’s not too blue, it’s not too racy. I always tell people if you come to the show and you are a grouch, by the end of the show you will be smiling. I can’t promise you will catch the Christmas spirit, but you will be on your way. That’s the important thing for people to come and enjoy their holidays together.

People should see it because it is a brand new Broadway musical. Our sets, our cos-

tumes, our props are designed

by Broadway professionals currently working. The production values are high. Everything is designed to look like a pop-up book. It is one of those brand new experiences.

For those who really love the movie, it’s great fun. The adaptors, the writers, who are Tony nominated of their own works, did a fantastic job taking what people love about the movie, those iconic moments that people look forward to, and putting it on the stage. I like the original movie but I love the musical version. The music in the show is fantastic, hot and really catchy. It is a combination of blues and swing. They really made it into a Broadway production verses a film adaptation.

For ticket prices, dates and time go to http://tinyurl.com/ zmj7ubs.

Yiorgo is our very own Hampton Road’s Arts and Entertainment, and Sports journalist. A stage, TV and movie actor, he is also an educator, motivational speaker, writer, storyteller, columnist, and is also involved in the colorful world of professional wrestling.

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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The adventures of writer Newt Scamander in New York’s secret community of witches and wizards seventy years before Harry Potter reads his book in school.

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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (Dec. 16)

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This prequel to the very first Star Wars movie tells the thrilling story of how a ragtag band of freedom fighters — including a former soldier-turned-prisoner (Felicity Jones), a Rebel Alliance insider (Diego Luna), a Jedi (Donnie Yen), and a sentient robot (voiced by Alan Tudyk) — worked together to steal the Death Star’s secret blueprints. Ben Mendelsohn, Forest Whitaker, Riz Ahmed, Mads Mikkelsen, and Jimmy Smits co-star in Rogue One, the first of several Star Wars spin-offs planned after J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars: The Force Awakens reboot.

6 p.m. Inferno (PG-13)

Friday, Dec. 16

Collateral Beauty (Dec. 16)

Sing (Dec. 21)

Friday, Dec. 16

7 p.m. Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them (PG-13)

A New York adman (Will Smith) deals with the heartache of losing a child by writing letters to Time, Death, and Love. He is soon visited by representations of the three concepts, and they, along with his close friends, help him return to some semblance of a normal life.

Edward Norton, Kate Winslet, Michael Peña, Helen Mirren, Naomie Harris, Keira Knightley, and Jacob Latimore co-star. Directed by David Frankel.

A koala impresario (voiced by Matthew McConaughey) stages a grand singing competition for the world’s animals in order to save his elegant theater in this quirky animated musical.

JEB Little Creek, Gator Theater – 462-7534 Thursday, Dec. 15

6 p.m. Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them (PG-13) 9 p.m. Arrival (PG-13) Saturday, Dec. 17

1 p.m. Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them (3-D) (PG-13) 4 p.m. Doctor Strange (3D) (PG-13) 7 p.m. The Edge of Seventeen (R) Sunday, Dec. 18

1 p.m. FREE: Polar Express (G) 4 p.m. Arrival (PG-13) 7 p.m. Hacksaw Ridge (R)

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1 p.m. Trolls (PG) 4 p.m. Keeping Up With the Joneses (PG-13) 7 p.m. Hacksaw Ridge (R) Sunday, Dec. 18

1 p.m. Trolls (PG) 5 p.m. SNEAK PREVIEW: Patriots Day (R) Friday, Dec. 23

7 p.m. Moana (3-D) (PG) Saturday, Dec. 24

1 p.m. Trolls (PG) 4 p.m. Moana (PG)

Schedule is subject to change. For your weekly movie showtimes and more, check out the Navy MidAtlantic Region MWR website at discovermwr.com.

Assassin’s Creed (Dec. 21) In this feature-film adaptation of the hugely popular video-game series, Callum Lynch (Michael Fassbender) relives his ancestor’s memories as an assassin in 15th century Spain. From this out-of-body experience, Lynch gains the training he needs to battle a conspiracy in the present day. Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons, Michael Kenneth Williams, and Brendan Gleeson co-star.

Passengers (Dec. 21) Two passengers (Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence) aboard a spacecraft traveling to a distant planet are brought out of suspended animation by a technical glitch — 90 years before the vessel is due to reach its destination. Together, they must investigate the malfunction that awakened them, which could threaten the safety of the ship. Michael Sheen and Laurence Fishburne co-star.

Why Him? (Dec. 23) An adoring dad (Bryan Cranston) is horrified to discover his adult daughter (Zoey Deutch) is dating a tech billionaire (James Franco) who is a tattooed, party-hearty lout.

Despite the boyfriend’s heart of gold and generous (if inappropriate) gestures of affection, Dad refuses to warm to him, especially once he learns that he’s planning to pop the question. His fatherly full-time efforts to block any attempt at a marriage proposal confound the rest of the family, who are starting to like the guy.

Fences (Dec. 25) Denzel Washington directed and stars in this adaptation of August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, which centers on a black garbage collector named Troy Maxson in 1950s Pittsburgh. Bitter that baseball’s color barrier was only broken after his own heyday in the Negro Leagues, Maxson is prone to taking out his frustrations on his loved ones. Both Washington and co-star Viola Davis won Tonys for their performances in the 2010 revival of the play. Stephen Henderson, Jovan Adepo, Russell Hornsby, and Mykelti Williamson round out the supporting cast.

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Legend & Lies stars Virginia Beach actor as George Washington “

Recently, an 84-year-old former Marine called me to say how much he enjoyed the show. He said he had studied George Washington his whole life and watched every movie and TV show about the man, but was never satisfied with actor’s portrayal of George Washington until watching ‘Legends & Lies.’”

-Joel King

By Yiorgo Contributing writer HAMPTON ROADS

History is all around us here in Virginia. The television show Legend & Lies shown on the Fox News Channel is the latest docu-drama. According to Executive Producer Bill O’Reilly, the goal of “Legends & Lies” is to dispel myths and report as close to historical facts as possible.

It was a massive undertaking to shoot 12 episodes and get it historically correct. When the show began to air in June 2016, all the hard work paid off. “Legends & Lies: The Patriots” quickly became the No. 1 watched cable news show on Sunday nights.

Joel King, a local actor with quite a reputation in his own right, was cast in the role of George Washington.

Next week’s show titled “America’s First Christmas” focuses on a very cold Christmas day, when George Washington led his freezing, shoeless and starving troops at the battle of Trenton against a superior, well fed army of Hessians. Sword in hand, charging up the cobblestone streets, his men heard his battle cry: “Follow me men!”

Check your local stations. It airs on the Fox News Channel Dec. 18, and Dec. 19, or go to www. foxnews.com/shows/l-and-l.

Yiorgo (Y): Where were you born, what was your early childhood like?

Joel King (JK): I was born in Bakersfield, California, about 100 miles from Los Angeles. It is a small urban farm town and I grew up among cotton fields, pears, orchards and I picked those pears, grapes, tomatoes, and even picked cotton when I was a kid.

Y: What did you do prior to going into acting and theater?

JK: I was a carpenter, worked in oil fields, logging, had a tree business, I did everything outdoorsy.

Y: Why did you go into the world of entertainment?

JK: I was very shy, so even though I learned about acting in high school, I did not take it. It was 25 years later that I revisited acting or drama. I was in South Dakota and saw an advertisement that said if you ever want to be in a play this is your opportunity. They needed a big cast for the play Inherit the Wind. I finally decided to go, and got cast. I even got one line.

At the end of the run the director said you got good timing and stage presence why don’t you come out and do more. I started going out for every play and after a couple of years I was getting the leads. In ‘97-

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’98 I moved to Los Angeles and started working as an actor in Hollywood. I got an agent, took classes and had a lot to learn still very shy. In 2005 I moved here to Virginia Beach where I was ahead of the curve because I had Hollywood experience. It’s different now there are a lot of talented people and I did a lot of early historical stuff around here.

Y: What did you do to prepare for your role as George Washington?

JK: I read the latest and most comprehensive biography: “Washington, A Life” by Ron Chernow, and other books on the Revolution. I watched movies and TV shows about the Revolution and Washington’s presidency, such as “Turn” “John Adams” and others.

I also studied Washington’s personal papers, letters

and speeches. They were paramount in my opinion in regards to “getting into character” and into becoming George Washington.

Y: I understand that on and off it was about a 6-month filming period from Sept. 2015-March 2016. What were the filming conditions like?

JK: Production was brutal at times during a very cold Virginia winter, with 12-14 hour shoot days, often late into the night in snow and rain. We suffered a small measure of what the Continental Army suffered with little food, poor shelter and ragged clothing, often marching barefoot across frozen mud and rocks to engage a well-equipped superior force.

Y: You have received praise from the producers of Fox News, the director of the series, and many fans across the country for your honest, gritty, and touching performance as George Washington.

JK: Thank you for the kind words. Recently, an 84-year-old former Marine called me to say how much he enjoyed the show. He said he had studied George Washington his whole life and watched every movie and TV show about the man, but was never satisfied with actor’s portrayal of George Washington until watching “Legends & Lies.” When he saw George Washington stand up in Episode two in the Tavern, and speak to John and Sam Adams for the first time, he said with tears in his eyes “That is the George Washington I’ve been looking for my whole life.” Other fans have commented, “Whenever I think of my favorite president, I will always see your image and hear your voice.” Women have written to me saying they had to “get another box of tissue” while watching some of the scenes.

Yiorgo is our very own Hampton Road’s Arts and Entertainment, and Sports journalist. A stage, TV and movie actor, he is also an educator, motivational speaker, writer, storyteller, columnist, and is also involved in the colorful world of professional wrestling.

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Waterson enjoying the prefight nerves again

By Thomas Gerbasi UFC.com SACRAMENTO, CALIF.

Michelle Waterson is nervous. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good thing.

It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter that sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heading into enemy territory to face Sacramentoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paige VanZant in Sactown in the UFC on FOX main event. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got those butterflies in her stomach and that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just mean that sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ready for battle, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s missed the most while dealing with injuries that have kept her sidelined since July 2015. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I missed this feeling that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going through right now of the nerves and trying to contain my emotions when it comes to thinking about the fight and knowing that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right around the corner,â&#x20AC;? she said last week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of a surreal experience.â&#x20AC;?

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been through 17 times as a professional mixed martial artist, and every time, those nerves have served her well when it was time to fight. She hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t won every fight, but winning isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always what determines success as a martial artist. That was a lesson that hit home during her 17-month layoff, one that saw fights with Tecia Torres and Aisling Daly fall by the wayside due to knee and hand injuries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been so long since Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve fought, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not that I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t getting ready for a fight,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I actually had two fights scheduled, so I was in fight camp and going through the motions, and dieting and training hard every day and stuff like that. And even when I broke my hand two weeks out from my last fight when I was getting ready to go to Germany, I just told myself that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no point in stopping my momentum, and I knew if I continued on with my momentum that there was only way that I could go, which was up.â&#x20AC;?

Along the way, she realized that her journey isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t about one fight. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The reason why I do martial arts is because I want to grow and develop and evolve as a martial artist and as a person,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And making it a daily habit and a daily routine is what you have to do in order to understand that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more of a lifestyle than it is just getting ready for a camp.â&#x20AC;?

Courtesy of UFC â&#x20AC;&#x153;The reason why I do martial arts is because I want to grow and develop and evolve as a martial artist and as a person,â&#x20AC;? Michelle Waterson said.

That doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean Waterson isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t concerned about the bottom line, because she is. In this business, if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to put it all on the line in the Octagon, you better want to win and you better be aiming for the skies. Waterson, 30, is a former Invicta FC champion at 105 pounds. In the UFCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strawweight division, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s currently ranked 12th in the world after winning her first bout against Angela Magana, and sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coming for more. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There has to be a finish line because you put in all this hard work and you never get to test yourself and your skills and abilities, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why we have competition,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then you can see what all those long days you put in were for because you actually get to put it into action. So I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to have these competitions and these finalized dates because it gives us a reason to compete. But once youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve competed and you do hit that finish line and you come up victorious or you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, you learn from it and you try to climb a bigger mountain. And you continue to grow and continue to climb different mountains and you notch those off on your belt.â&#x20AC;?

Waterson is human like the rest of us, though, eager to spend time with her family and just relax when sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not putting in long hours at the Jackson-Wink MMA gym in Albuquerque. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I find the hardest part of doing this and having it as a career is that there are just days that I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to go to the gym,â&#x20AC;? she laughs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to lounge and drink hot cocoa and watch Netflix and eat pizza.â&#x20AC;?

At times like these, it pays to have a friend in the business, and Waterson has that in former UFC womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bantamweight champion Holly Holm. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been the biggest influence as far as having a female fighter to look up to,â&#x20AC;? Waterson said of Holm. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She is such a great example of what a champion should be, and not only a champion, but a person in general. She is the most genuine person youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll ever meet and sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very heartfelt with everything she does, in and outside the cage or the ring. She leads by example, and I really admire that about her because sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never trying to judge me or critique me or anything like that, but she comes in the gym and works hard every day, whether sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in camp or not, injured or not. And when I see her doing that, it makes me want to push harder to become the best that I can be, so when Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m feeling unmotivated, I just think, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;What would Holly do?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; And then I get up and go run.â&#x20AC;?

Waterson laughs, and while she admits that those â&#x20AC;&#x153;goodâ&#x20AC;? nerves are here, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not worried about the fight with VanZant. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been down this road before, and has even been the one with the black hat on fight night. No problem, says â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Karate Hottie.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have fought in enemy territory before,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a long time but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been fighting for so long that, to me, a fightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a fight, and it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter where itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at. If itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in my backyard or under the lights with millions of people watching, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s her and I in the cage, and when the door closes, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nobody else that can affect the outcome except for me.â&#x20AC;?

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EARNHARDT BACK ON THE TRACK AFTER SUCCESSFUL TEST LAST WEEK AT DARLINGTON

By Rick Minter Universal Uclick DARLINGTON, S.C.

NASCAR’s most popular driver is back on the job. After a successful test session at Darlington Raceway last week, Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been medically cleared to resume racing, beginning with the 2017 season-opetning Daytona 500 next February.

Earnhardt, who missed the second half of the 2016 season due to concussionlike symptoms believed to have been triggered by a crash at Michigan International Speedway, said on a teleconference following the Darlington test that he doesn’t believe he is taking any more chances with his health than any other driver would be by resuming his racing career.

“I wouldn’t be coming back to the seat and wanting to drive and excited about driving cars if there was any risk, other than the typical risk that every driver faces on Sunday,” Earnhardt said. “I feel very confident in what I’ve seen in myself and my improvement. And I feel confident in what my doctors are telling me about my future and the risks that I’m taking and my ability to be able to withstand the normal wear and tear of not only driving a race, but getting in that unfortunate accident from time to time.

“We all feel pretty confident that not only am I as healthy as I was before the symptoms came last year, but I’m actually stronger.”

Earnhardt, who also suffered concussions earlier in his career, said his earlier experiences help him know when he’s fully healed.

“This isn’t uncharted territory for me, so I know what I need to feel personally to know that I’m as strong as I need to be and healthy,” he said. “I’m certainly feeling that way, but I’m also hearing the affirmation from my doctors that I can go back and drive race cars.”

Earnhardt said the test, held on one of NASCAR’s most difficult tracks from a

driving standpoint, went well.

“The test, I thought, couldn’t have gone any better,” he said. “We got to the race track. The weather was great, and we just ran laps.”

Earnhardt said that during the session, he’d run about 15 laps at a time then take a 20-minute break, during which he was examined by doctors, including Dr. Jerry Petty, who works with NASCAR drivers who have been injured and must sign off on a return to competition.

“We did a personal evaluation before we got in the car to set a baseline, and Dr. Petty was evaluating me after each run to see if everything was good,” Earnhardt said.

“A lot of the things that he was checking, visual and balance and so forth, actually

strengthened throughout the process. ...

“Rather than see them sort of flat-line and stay the same, which was what I was hoping for, they actually got stronger. That was great.

“I felt like throughout the day I got more and more comfortable in the car, and it felt like an old shoe by the end of the day.”

Earnhardt said he continues to do exercises to strengthen his brain and improve his vision, and said the only change he foresees as far as his safety equipment goes is a new helmet.

“I did get my head scanned for new helmets, but that is just supposed to make them fit better, be more comfortable,” he said. “I think Joey Logano got his head scanned for his Stilo (racing helmet) last year, and he

Rinnai kicks off new sponsorship with Atlanta Motor Speedway

By Rick Minter Universal Uclick ATLANTA, GA.

The NASCAR industry has had a couple of weeks of good fortune when it comes to securing title sponsors for major events.

Last Tuesday, a week after NASCAR Chairman Brian France introduced Monster Energy as the title sponsor of the series currently known as Sprint Cup, Atlanta Motor Speedway president Ed Clark announced that Rinnai American Corp. will be sponsoring his track’s Xfinity Series race.

The announcement gives AMS long-term agreements with title sponsors for its three major NASCAR races. Folds of Honor/QuikTrip is backing the premier Cup race, while Active Pest Control holds naming rights to the track’s Camping World Truck Series

races. All three divisions return to AMS March 3-5 next year.

Clark and Frank Windsor, COO of Rinnai America, said the sponsorship, unlike others in the sport, involves far more than just the events surrounding race weekend.

Rinnai, a Japanese company that has its North American headquarters in Peachtree City, Georgia, about 15 miles west of AMS, plans to use the track throughout the year to entertain prospective customers and contractors.

Rinnai plans to bring its guests to the track, where they can take part in driving experiences in NASCAR cars on the 1.5-mile quad-oval, then view Rinnai products that will be installed throughout the facility.

Rinnai also will have events at other tracks across the country operated by AMS’ parent company, Speedway Motorsports.

said it is the best-fitting helmet he has ever had, at least that is what I heard.

“They fit pretty good to begin with, but this might be a new level.”

Earnhardt’s team owner, Rick Hendrick, joined his driver on last week’s teleconference, and said it’s big for his company to have Earnhardt back behind the wheel.

“He is a big spark plug to [Hendrick Motorsports],” Hendrick said. “Having him out of the car kind of deflated the place. When that test finished and he came through with such flying colors ... it just elevated the whole place.

“I think Dale being back in a car and Jimmie’s (Johnson) championship, man, it’s going to be a really nice Christmas here for all of us.”

Courtesy of NASCAR Dale Earnhardt Jr. underwent a test session at Darlington Raceway last week, where doctors cleared him to resume all racing activities after a monthslong absence.

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Rinnai’s signature products are tankless water heaters, which Windsor says make up just 6 percent of the market today. He plans to use NASCAR racing to help the company spread the words about its products. “We like to say that friends don’t let friends use tanks,” said Windsor, who has been following NASCAR races since the mid-1990s.

Windsor, who said he is a longtime fan of NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Mark Martin, recalled sitting in the front row at AMS for his first NASCAR experience and leaving the track covered in grit and black in the face from tiny pieces of worn racing tires that get thrown into the grandstand by the race cars speeding by.

He said he hopes his fellow employees and the contractors he takes to the track come to enjoy NASCAR as much as he does.

DECEMBER & JANUARY

Bowman will drive the No. 88 in The Clash at Daytona

By Rick Minter Universal Uclick DAYTONA BEACH, FLA.

While Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be returning to his No. 88 Chevrolet at Daytona in February, he won’t be racing in the Clash, the non-points season opener for drivers who won poles in the previous season and for those who have won previous Clashes.

Earnhardt said on a teleconference last week that he felt like Alex Bowman, who subbed for him in the No. 88 last year and earned a Clash berth by winning the pole at Phoenix in the next-to-last race of the season, had earned the right to run that race.

Earnhardt said he’d heard rumbling before the Phoenix race that the Clash would revert back to its earlier rules, under which drivers earned starting berths by winning poles the previous season.

“[That] is something I was super excited about because it brings back an identity to the race and makes it a bit of an exclusive club and it turns it into something you want to be in and strive to be in, which has been missing from the event for a long time,” he said, “I was at Phoenix standing on pit road on Friday when Alex got the pole, and my first reaction and the first words out of my mouth were that Alex gets to run in The Clash.”

Earnhardt said he immediately turned to Hendrick Motorsports General Manager Doug Duchardt and told him he felt Bowman should drive the No. 88 in the Clash.

“He has done a great job as a substitute driver,” Earnhardt explained. “I really have a great friendship with Alex, and I felt like if he was going to be in the race, he deserved to be in that car.”

Earnhardt said he didn’t believe his own credentials for that race were as strong as Bowman’s.

“My eligibility comes from winning the race in 2008, and I can’t remember the last time I won a pole,” he said. “For whatever reason that was just my initial gut reaction, and it felt important to me that it is owed to Alex.”

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Must have valid DL and tools. Pay commensurate with experience. Tim Gavoni 757-328-4336

Bull/Pitbull Pups-Ready to go, males &

females, sable & white, $600. 757-735-0053.

Landscaping/ Lawn Maintenance

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

Meredith Mgmt. 622-8233 www.RENTMEREDITH.com

Six 4 day Walt Disney World exchange certificates for sale at $150.00 each. Valued at $192.50. Expires on 12/19/2016. One person in the group must have a military ID.

Collie Pups-AKC reg, Lassie puppies, 1 male, 6

UNIVERSAL PEST & TERMITE. FREE INSPECTIONS. 757-502-0200 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.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/ TRAVEL COORDINATOR - Full Time LPI Technical Services â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Chesapeake, VA

females, ready for Christmas, 757-636-0893.

Hardwood refinishing/installation. Carpet, laminate & ceramic tile. Exterior/int repairs. 757-769-6457.

NEW FLOORING FAST!!

POMERANIAN PUPS-CKC, black/white, M/F, vetted, paper trained, parents here. 804-338-1228.

ready right before Christmas. 757-274-2381.

Appliances APPLIANCES - Refrigerator $195;

The Patriot Pub. Military Concept Pub. Specials for all Active Duty and Vets. Lunch specials for all military personal in uniform at 15% off. Gold star wall, Red Fridays and please bring in memorabilia to add to the walls. Bring in this add for an additional 5%.

CASTLES ELECTRICAL Residential/Commer-

shots & wormed, 1M & 2F, $600. 757-695-2060.

cond, $1000 cash or cert. check, 757-497-9290.

Shingles, Slate, Tile, Chimney Flashing, Siding.

Licensed & Insured Call Today! 757-718-1072

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

eastshore56@yahoo.com $799. 1-757-414-0074.

Can deliver: 757-706-3667

B & J MOVING

Electrical Work

Mini. Schnauzers All Colors. Super Coats.

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

Moving- 8 piece cherrywood bedroom suite, excel

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

10% OFF ABSOLUTELY ANY JOB

majesticmaltese.com

MATTRESS SETS

CEILING REPAIRS 757-403-4689

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

You Wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Find A Better Man. 757-270-0578

Maltipoos & Shih-Poos, M & F 252-207-9353

40% Military Discount on all other sets!

STAMP COLLECTIONS

Administration/ General Office

de-wormed. $200. 252-396-0233.

Papillon- AKC toy male pup, champ blood, shots.

D&W Garages - 20x24' $15,995; 24x24' $17,995; 24x30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; $20,995; w/Slab & Vinyl Siding.

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

Brick Block Work

Puppies are vet ck, 1st shots & wormed, parents on site, health guarantee, $800 each. Accepting dep. Puppies will be ready 12/18, ready for Christmas. 757-650-1949. 757-617-7508.

Layaway Available

Full- $99, Queen- $129, King- $169

SILVER COINS & Coin Collections

GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS-AKC/OFA.

Labradoodle pups, F1s & minis, parents avail, vet ck guarantee, $950 & up, 757-620-6026

Additions, Sunrooms & Other Home

Uncontested. $395 + $86 filing fee.

No court appearance required.

Wills $275. Se Habla Espanol Hilton Oliver, atty. 757-490-0126

Golden Retriever Pups-AKC, males &

KINCADE HONEY OAK QUEEN SLEIGH BEDROOM SET QUEEN SLEIGH BED WITH HEAD & FOOTBOARD, LARGE DOUBLE DRESSER WITH MIRROR, BUILT IN JEWELRY BOX, 2 NIGHT STANDS, SMALL DRESSER, PULL OUT COMPUTER DRAWER. GREAT CONDITION. CALL BILL VIRGINIA BEACH 757-377-2069 $1000 NO DELIVERY.

Plastering/Drywall

DIVORCE/WILLS

healthy, $800. Great Christmas presents.!

Ready Dec. 9. 252-338-7775.

Lab Puppies-8 wks, old shots up-to-date.

Garages

Attorneys

Golden Retriever Pups-AKC, 1st shots,

Beautiful Cherry Din Rm Suite, China hutch, table w/6 chairs, leafs & pads. Ethan Allen, like new, will accept fair offer. 497-1718.

Additions

R.A. Tharrington Home Services-We do it all, over 30 yrs. exp. Additions, kit., bath remodeling. Licâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. & Insured. References. 757-438-3072.

Golden Retriever pups, AKC, vet ck guarantee, parents on site, $950. 757-620-6026

Golden Retriever Pups-AKC, guaranteed

Furniture-Household

American Flyer, Lionel, LGB, HO & ALL TYPES TRAINS & TOYS WANTED CALL 757-715-5173

757.622.1455

Improvements. Chesapeake Office 757-274-4533.

Suffolk Office 986-3777. BBB Accredited. www.builderscorporation.com

have parents, $800 each. 757-421-7708

half cords & truckloads, stacking available. Serving Hampton Roads. Call for prices, 540-282-2884.

2 Pc. All New Mattress Sets-In Plastic

business

Golden Doodles-9 wks, 1st shots, wormed,

females, 252-207-9353.

757-617-4043

Comptroller Religious non-profit org seeking Comptroller.

Info at www.bit.ly/dsvacomptroller No calls. HR@diosova.org

Goldendoodle pups, parents on site, vet ck guarantee, shots & worming, $950. & up, 757-620-6026

A+ FIREWOOD-Seasoned hardwood, cord,

Jack Frost Firewood 430-2257

Accounting/ Finance

females, black & tan, parents on site 252-578-9919

wormed, $800. AKC, 1st shots, wormed, $800.

See Facebook Williams Goldensof-IndianNeck Rountree. 252-357-4829, 252-548-8327

FIREWOOD-SEASONED. Full, Half & Quarter Cords.

Pickup or Delivery.

Will Come to You for Antiques

German Shepherd-Adults. Excel bloodlines.

WANTED: Professional Film Cameras Leica,

Firewood-Fuels

Estate Sale

ESTATE SALE-Kings Grant Dec 8-9-10-11 9am-3pm 540 Melrose Cir VB Antiques,Vintage,Rms of Furni ture,EthanAllen,Collectibles,Mid Century,Silver,Clock s,Jewelry,Tools,GreatGifts!Go to ThisNThatCompany. com for Pics& more Info

Pets-Dogs,Cats,Other Female German Shep. Puppies ckc reg. Comes vet check shots and worming . Mom and dad are onsite excellent temperaments. Mom Servise dog.

7579434526

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

American Antique Buyer

WWW SOUTHSIDECOC NET ESTATE SALE-1909 Anita Ct., Norfolk.

Fri., Dec. 16 & Sat., Dec. 17, 9-1. 3 bedrm house with den & gar. Entire contents must be sold. Mahogany furn, jewelry, costume jewelry, sterling, like new Maytag washer & dryer, lawnmower. Lots of good stuff.

Boat Trailers USED TRAILER SALE !!!

PERFECT COMMERCE Sr. System Development Engineer:

Develop & write code for SaaS apps; correct system errors; define & develop automated builds; test & deploy mechanisms. Reqs 3 yrs exp as a Software Engr, Systems Engr/ Analyst, or similar position with 3 yrs exp w/ (i) app development, installation, config & deployment; (ii) financial, acctng, procurement, & sourcing systems; (iii) design & development of enterprise web apps & high volume transaction systems; (iv) WebProc ure, J2EE, Oracle 10/11g, SQL Server 20082014, JBoss, Tomcat, Apache, Microsoft Dynamics GP. Loc: Newport News, VA. Send cover ltr, CV, salary rqmt & references to Perfect Commerce, Jackie Hendricks, One BayPort Way, Ste 120, Newport News, VA 23606

Healthcare/ Medical FT Dental Surgical Assistant Perio practice. Some surgical exp helpful, general dentistry exp a must. Must have some knowledge of treatment planning, be willing to learn, team player, prefer Eaglesoft exp.

FAX resume (757)962-9470 or call (757)333-7444.

Some/Most Utils. 625-7110. 588-2359

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

For Lease-Office Space VB Office Park by LynnPkwy/I264-1350sf+ fr $1250+ OR Chambord Commons-GrNck Rd/VBBlvd500sf/$675 Call Kerry, Select Realty 486-6000

For Rent-Portsmouth Apts $250 Security Deposit. Waterview Colonial Manor Starting at $675. Immediate Availability, 393-2111

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

For Rent-Peninsula House Hampton Townhouse for rent. $1295/mo. 2 bed 2 bath, plus loft can be converted to 3rd bedroom. Cathedral ceilings, sunny skylights! Minutes to LAFB. Contact Susan Longman 757-715-1568.

For Rent-Rooms Baylake Pines/Chicks Beach- 3 BR, 2 BA house on Lake Joyce. FP, cable, internet, all utils inclu. $750 mo.+ small dep. Avail now. 464-2309.

Bayview-2 upstairs rooms, all utils furnished, full bath, $600 mo. 757-587-8878.

Campostella n/s on busline near baesystems must be clean $135wk+Dep 718-3991

CHES-Battlefield/Volvo Pkwy, furnished, incl. all utils & internet/HBO. $550 + dep. 757-681-4067 East Bch/Norf-Waterfront Luxury Condo Great view from every room, private bath, marina community, pool, restaurant, tennis, $700 mo. includes all. Avail Now. 757-641-1258, Steve.

East Beach OV , Norfolk Waterfront LUX Condo. Great view, master bdrm. private bath in room. marina comm. pool, tennis, restaurant,$700. includes all. 757-641-1258 Steve

Furn Rm-Va. Bch, off Oceana, clean, quiet, no drama home, background ck, $500. 635-5151 Hilltop/Oceana-Furnished room, cable, kit. privâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, $500 mo. 757-513-4572.

Norfolk, Wards Corner-On busline, $550 mo.

Utils incl. Priv. entrance. 757-338-7188, 469-4355

Norfolk/ODU- Nice, clean, easy commute, $495 mo,, all utils inclu, ref, no smoking. 985-6523

LPN

for busy medical specialty office in Norfolk, full time M-F. Triage nurse in an office setting & physician liaison.

Close communication with MDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & patients, orders & results, assisting with procedures. Experience as an office nurse, telephone & computer skills are required. Must be able to multitask in a busy environment.

Email resumes to ccresumes@pilotonline.com, refer to Box # 20463 in the subject line.

VaBeach Furnished rm,cable/internet, nonsmoker, nondrinker, safe neighborhood, quiet atmosphere. $500/m 757-467-1150

Weblin, Va Bch-Cable, Wi-Fi, bedrm, own bath, near Diamond Springs/Newtown Rd. $500 mo. for all. Call John 757-550-5075.

For Rent-To Share Cedar Grove Acres. House to share, unfur-

Landscaping/ Lawn Maintenance Landscape Laborer - Temporary, full-time 2/27/2017-11/10/2017. 40 jobs w/ BrightView Landscape Services, Inc, in Chesapeake, VA & job sites in Currituck(NC), Isle of Wight, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk & Virginia Beach cty/cntys. Mow/ cut/ water/ edge lawns; rake/blow leaves; dig holes/plant; pull/chop weeds; prune/haul topsoil/mulch.

Entry lvl; req's suprvsn. No exp req'd/will train.

Lift/carry 50 lbs, when nec. Drug test req'd prior to starting work & post-accident. Background check req'd. 35 hr/wk 7AM-3:30 PM M-F, Sat req'd, when nec. Wage is no less than $11.90/hr (OT varies @ $17.85/hr). Raise/ bonus at emplr discretion. Transport (incl. meals &, as nec, lodging) to place of employ provided or paid to wkrs residing outside normal commute distance by completion of 50% of job period. Return transport provided or paid to same wkrs if wkr completes job period or is dismissed early. Tools, supplies, equip, & uniform provided at no cost. Potential deduct for advances, reasonable cost of lodging, vol. health insurance and/or vol. savings plan may apply. Emplr may assist to secure wkr-paid lodging if needed. Emplr provides incidental transport btw job sites. Interview req'd. Fax resume to (757) 482-2808 or apply at: VECPortsmouth, 4824 George Washington Highway, Portsmouth, VA 23702,(757) 558-4455.

JO#945429.

nished+ furn 2 BR & bath. Fitness rm, laundry, office, kit., din rm, patio, off-street parking. $1000 mo+ $1000 dep. Utils inclu. Carol 757-778-1221.

For Rent-Va. Beach Apts OCEANA/HILLTOP AREA Newly renovated throughout, Spacious 2 BR, 1 BA. $795/mo. 631-1306.

For Rent-Va.Beach House Glenwood-4 BR, 2.5 BA, on lake, $1700.

Woods of London Bridge-3+ BR end unit, $1600.

687-5300. Apollo Realty 1, Inc. VA Beach - Chix Beach Waterfront Duplex 2BR 1BA Lg.Kit. Central Heat/AC W/D & Shed 1200 sqft $1400/mo + dep 757-408-3032.

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

For Sale-Resort RESORT LOT: Wooded resort community on Lake Sam Rayburn in east TX: marina, golf, etc. $1500. 757-482-0336, tg.owen@verizon.net

Antiques & Classics

Automobiles for Sale

Automobiles for Sale

BMW 2010 X5 48i Alpine White w/ brown leather interior. 53,000 miles. Navigation, side and top view cameras, heated seats, panoramic sunroof. Great condition. Clean title. $24,000 obo. 757-581-3519

Automobiles for Sale

FORD 2011 RANGER XLT Grey, 4 cylinder, 33,000 miles, Very Good Condition.

Below Kelley Blue Book. $14,600.00 Call or text (757) 705-7553.

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Buick 1967 Skylark Convertible The best of the best. Stunning restoration. Trophy winner.

California car until brought to Virginia.No rust ever. Original. One of a kind. Reliable and beautiful. V/8 auto, power windows and top. You will enjoy for years. $24,500. 757-513-3758

Ford 2012 Mustang GT One owner, muscle car.

LOADED! Garage kept. 6 sp/V8. 757-894-5235.

FORD 1976 Gran Torino FOUR DOOR Sedan.

AS IS. $1000. 757-348-9287

Honda 1995 Del Sol 5 speed Del Sol with 115000 original miles in incredible conditional condition inside and out. Red with T Top. Like new. Grandpa’s car keep in garage.$5200 obo 757-572-0916 leave message

CALL 757-717-1715 VA DLR

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MASERATI 2008 QUATTROPORTE - LOW 34K MILES, 4-DOOR SEDAN, SILVER EXT. W/BLACK LEATHER & WOOD INTERIOR, AUTO, NAVIGATION, ICE COLD AC, NEW TIRES & BRAKES, RECLINING REAR SEATS, JET-LIKE PERFORMANCE, VERY COMFORTABLE & RELIABLE. BOOK VALUE $47,100. ON SALE $33,890. CALL OR TEXT (757)373-3257 VaDlr Mazda6 2014 GrandTouring Immaculate Naviga Snroof, Lthr. Gry/Blk. 62k mi. $16.2. 7576926266

Automobiles for Sale

Vans

CALL 757-717-1715 VA DLR

Dodge Caravan 2004 SXT 135K AM/FM/CD/DVD Consumer report good year $2,990. 757-390-1315

Wanted Automobiles

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

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

FREE TOWING. 749-8035

LET DIXIE RV SELL YOUR RV! THE #1 RV WHEELATOR IN VIRGINIA!

AUTOS ACCEPTED - Any Year, Make Or Model

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

TOP DOLLAR, FAST, FREE TOWING. 757-737-2465 Or 757-754-9675

THE ONES

WHO ACTUALLY DO.

Winnebago, New 42’ quad slide, all options, MSRP $108,000, must sell. $69,995. Processing fee $225. Snyder’s RV 499-8000.

NEED A CAR? ZERO DOWN? BAD CREDIT? CALL 757-717-1715 VA DLR AVALON XE 1998 $1,250 This is a great condition and run very smooth. Only 174K miles.

Very cleanly kept and engine had been tune up, sound smooth, and run great. Serious buyers only. Call John (757) 839-5355

Handicapped Honda 2007 CRV. Ex 131,000 miles. 6995.00.

New inspection. Very clean 635-1744 HONDA 2010 ACCORD EXL ONE OWNER WHITE EXT.TAN LEATHER WELLMAINTAINED,BLUETOOTH, ASK FOR JEFF 7572375664 CLEAN TITLE,NO LIENS Jaguar 2003 XJR Silver w/ Black int. only 67,000 miles, $6,800, nice cont. 757-685-4575 JAGUAR 2003 X TYPE Beautiful car, one owner, low miles, garage kept, like new, ...sold...

MERCEDES 2008 S550 - AMG PACKAGE, LIKE NEW CONDITION, NAVIGATION, BACK-UP CAMERA, NIGHT VIEW ASSIST, BLUETOOTH, SAT RADIO/IN DASH CD CHANGER, HEATED & COOLED SEATS, VERY ROOMY & QUIET RIDE, TOP OF THE LINE LUXURY SEDAN, NEW TIRES & BRAKES, JUST INSPECTED, $23,900. CALL OR TEXT @ (757)373-3257. VaDlr

WHEELCHAIR VAN - ENTERVAN BY BRAUN 2004 Dodge Caravan SXT This is a nice wellkept van featuring remote side entrance ramp, wheelchair tie-downs, lowered floor and kneeling capability. Only 126,000 miles, silver exterior with gray leather interior. Priced at $9,500.00. Trades will be considered.

Auto Biz Inc, NC Dealer # 69121, Hertford NC, 252-264-2264

Mercedes Benz 2003 CLK 430 Convertable 115000 miles, new tires, new inspection, black with silver interior. runs great go anywhere contact ed 757 362 8398 $6200.00 OBO

JAGUAR 2013 XJ - SUPERCHARGED AWD, LOW 46K MILES, RED EXT WITH TAN LEATHER INT & BLUE PIPING, AS NEW AS IT GETS CONDITION, TOP OF THE LINE LUXURY SEDAN, EVERY OPTION I.E., NAV, BACK-UP CAM, SIDE VIEW ASSIST, DUAL PANO ROOF, BLUETOOTH, ALL MANUALS & SERVICE RECORDS, ONE OWNER, CLEAR CARFAX, STILL SMELLS NEW, VERY QUIET & SMOOTH RIDE! NEW SOLD $90K, CURRENT BOOK $42K. ON SALE @ $38,780.

CALL (757)373-3257 VaDlr

Kia 2002 Spectra, 5 spd, 132K, 4 dr., new inspection, runs good, $1100 obo. 757-228-6656.

Wheelchair vans from $9995 Mobility Works is the largest mobility dealer in Virginia and the nation with over 800 vehicles to choose from. VA approved.

We have low rate financing available with approved credit. Located in the Military Circle area of Norfolk so we’re close to all points in Tidewater. We have experience and compassion to find the best solution for your needs. Give us a call today @757-455-9889.

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

Motor Homes Mitsubishi 2007 Eclipse Gray Spyder GT, Sports Package, convertible. Excellent condition, Gray leather interior, fully loaded. Newer top, brakes, tires and headlights. 6 cyl.

101,000 miles. $7,500 OBO. kristen2160@hotmail.com

Legacy 2015 37’ Diesel Pusher, loaded, 6600 mis., MSRP $232,000. Now $129,500.

Snyders RV 499-8000. www.snydersrv.com

Sport Utility Vehicles CHEVROLET 2009 TRAILBLAZER LT 4WD 6CYL AUTO AC ALLOY WHLS SUNROOF NEW INSPECTION EXC. COND. GOOD MILES 8450.00 OBO 635-3840

Ford 2004 Explorer, 94K, blue, V-6, auto, a/c, alloy wheels, excel cond, $5000. 757-497-4740 BENTLEY 2008 CONTINENTAL “SPEED” COUPE 2-DOOR, V-12 TWIN TURBO AWD, LOW MILES, BLACK EXT. DARK GRAY INT., NEW CONDITION, “SPEED” EDITION, CARBON FIBER DASH, NAV., BACK UP ASSIST, BLUETOOTH, TEXT AUTO CONVERT, NEW TIRES, BENTLEY-SERVICED, WARRANTY, EXTREME PERFORMANCE & LUXURY ALL-IN-ONE, CARFAX CERTIFIED, BOOK VALUE $98,600. OFFERED AT $64,890. CALL (757)373-3257.

VaDlr BMW 2007 650i Convertible $25,500 garage kept, only 33k miles, excellent mint condition. Also have clear protected laminate on hoods, bumpers, and sides of vehicle. Interior and exterior is new. All maintenance is up to date. Serious buyer only. Call Brian (757) 581-4504

LEXUS 2014 GS350 AWD -F- TYPE SPORT - VERY RARE WITH BLACK EXTERIOR & BROWN LEATHER INTERIOR, LOW MILES, NEW CONDITION, HAS FACTORY WARRANTY, NAVIGATION, BACK UP CAMERA, KEYLESS ENTRY, KEYLESS START/STOP, BLUETOOTH & IPOD, SUNROOF, MANUALS, AMAZING RIDE, EXTREME LUXURY & PERFORMANCE, CLEAR CARFAX, $34,980 @ (757)373-3257 VaDlr

Subaru 2008 Outback Great condition and inspection (August). 107k miles. $8000 (757) 619-0317

Lincoln 2011 Town Car, 104K mis., like

Toyota 2014 Avalon, fully loaded, 1 owner,

new, $11,000. 757-943-0193, 757-633-6540.

1500 mi, gar’d. Warranty. $27,000. 757-652-5333

Toyota 2007 Camry, white, 4 door, 199K mis., good cond, $4900. 757-576-4626.

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Mercury 2008 Sable FANTASTIC CAR: New tires,brakes,inspection. Low miles. Super clean. $5,500 call 757-422-6023 Excellent Driving Car Mini Cooper 2013 Coupe Head-turning hug the road, one owner, new tires, fun motoring, 37700 miles, $13900, wfgunn@gmail, 803.403.3080

BENTLEY 2007 CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR STUNNING CONDITION, V-12 TWIN TURBO AWD, LOW MILES, NAVY BLUE EXT., TAN LEATHER INT WITH REAL WOOD TRIM, HEATED & COOLED SEATS, NEW TIRES & BRAKES, NAV, BLUETOOTH, CLEAR CARFAX, INCREDIBLE AUTOMOBILE. EXTREME PERFORMANCE, ELEGANCE & LUXURY. WITH WARRANTY, OVER $14k IN OPTIONS, CURRENT BOOK $78,000.00. PRICD TO SELL @ $57,480. CALL OR TEXT @ (757)373-3257 VaDlr

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Toyota 2008 Highlander Hybrid 4WD 3rd row seat 45K climate controlled very good condition one owner $13,000.00 757 574-5784

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