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F/A-18 Super Hornets perform a fly over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman F/A-18 Super Super Hornets Hornets perform perform aa fly fly over over the the Nimitz-class Nimitz-class aircraft aircraft carrier carrier USS USS Harry Harry S. S.Truman Truman F/A-18 (CVN 75) during a change of command ceremony for the “Fighting Checkmates” of Strike (CVN 75) 75) during during aa change change of of command command ceremony ceremony for for the the “Fighting “Fighting Checkmates” Checkmates” of of Strike Strike (CVN Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211. MCSN Brendan Fitzgerald Fighter Squadron Squadron (VFA) (VFA) 211. 211. Fighter A Sailor participates in port security operation scenarios as part of Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2019 (CS-SC19) at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. CS-SC19 is a two-part antiMC2 Scott T Swofford terrorism force protection exercise that is being conducted nationwide on installations, Feb 4-15. The annual exercise is not in response to any specific threat, but is used to evaluate the readiMC2 Scott Scott Swofford MC2 TT Swofford ness and effectiveness of fleet and installation security programs.

By Jason Kelly to changing threats. From Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group respond group remains readyand to dynamic surge forward or re-during the incident. Emergency services Navy Office of Information Public Affairs From Harry S. Truman Truman Carrier Strike Strike Group Group Ingroup From Harry S. Carrier ready toturned surge from forward or re-pronounced the suspect deceased on the Texas,remains those scenarios trainPublic Affairs deploy when called upon. Public Affairs Affairs Public deploy when called upon. WASHINGTON ing to reality. scene.

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largest annual force protection exercise, which included real-world Nearly 6,500 Sailors of the aHarry S. TruNearly 6,500 Sailors the Harry S. Truresponse, concluded Feb.of15. man Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG) arrived man CarrierExercise Strike Group (HSTCSG) arrived in During Naval Station (NS)Citadel Norfolk,Shield-Solid Virginia, July in Naval Station (NS) Norfolk, Virginia, July Curtain 2019, all Navy installations in the 21. 21. continental United used S.realistic The aircraft carrierStates USS Harry Truman The aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman training scenarios to ensure NavyS. security (CVN 75) and strike group ships USS Nor(CVN maintain 75) and strike ships USS Norforces highgroup level of readiness to mandy (CG 60),a USS Arleigh Burke (DDG mandy (CG 60), USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) and USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) 51) and USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) arrived after operating for more than three arrived after operating for more than three months in the U.S. 5th and 6th fleets areas of months in the U.S. 5th and 6th fleets areas of responsibility. responsibility. “I couldn’t be more proud of this strike “I couldn’t be more proud of this strike group team’s performance over more than group team’s performance over more than three months of operating in a highly-dythree months of operating in a highly-dynamic environment across two theaters,” namic environment across two theaters,” said HSTCSG Commander Rear Adm. Gene said HSTCSG Commander Rear Adm. Gene Black. “We carried out the full spectrum of Black.U.S. “WeNavy carried out theof full spectrum of From Bureau Medicine missions from sustained combat flight and opermissionsPublic from Affairs sustained combat flight operSurgery ations to training and integration with NATO ations to training and integration with NATO allies and regional partners.” allies and regional partners.” FALLS CHURCH, Black also VA. emphasized that the strike Black also emphasized thatVice theAdm. strike U.S. Navy surgeon general

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“Our strike group’s missions have demstrike group’s missions have dem- In addition to Exercise Citadel ShieldAt“Our Naval Airare Station (NAS) Corpus onstrated we inherently maneuverable onstrated we are inherently maneuverable Christi, Navy security forces personnel re- un-Solid Curtain testing installations’ readiand flexible while remaining operational and flexible while remaining operational un-ness, the annual two-week force protection sponded to a vehicle unlawfully enteredsaid predictable to anythat potential adversary,” predictable to any potential adversary,” said theBlack. base “This Feb. 14; installation per- and anti-terrorism exercise also ensured epitomizes the security Navy’s dynamic Black. “This epitomizes the Navy’s dynamic sonnel already inconcept an increased forcewere employment and security shows thisseamless interoperability among Navy force employment conceptfire andafter shows posture. Personnel opened thethiscommands, other services and agency partstrike group is ready and capable of accomstrike group is ready and capable of accomdriver crashed vehicleatinto barrier plishing any his mission, any atime, as and our na-ners. plishing mission,who at any as our na- “We train as a team with local authorities charged theany personnel weretime, not injured tion directs.” tion directs.” While in Norfolk, the strike group will not MC2 Thomas Gooley While in Norfolk, the strike group will not MC2 Thomas Thomas Gooley Gooley MC2 only conduct routine maintenance on ships, A Sailor embraces his loved on after USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) arrived at Naval Station only conduct routine maintenance on ships, AA Sailor Sailor embraces embraces his his loved loved on on after after USS USS Harry Harry S. S.Truman Truman (CVN (CVN 75) 75) arrived arrived at at Naval Naval Station Station aircraft and equipment, but Sailors will also Norfolk. aircraft and equipment, but Sailors will also Norfolk. Norfolk. be able to continue advanced training, mainbe able to continue advanced training, maintain warfighting certifications, as well as tain warfighting certifications, as well as spend time with family and friends. focused and ready for whatever lies ahead.” Additionally, the HSTCSG conducted spend time with family and friends. focused and ready for whatever lies ahead.” Additionally, the HSTCSG conducted “I’m incredibly proud of the grit, determiWhile deployed, the strike group partici- bilateral operations with allies and partners “I’m incredibly proud of the grit, determiWhile deployed, the strike group partici- bilateral operations with allies and partners nation and phenomenal effort Truman’s Sail- pated in a variety of partnership and interop- in both U.S. 5th and 6th fleets, to include nation and phenomenal effort Truman’s Sail- pated in a variety of partnership and interop- in both U.S. 5th and 6th fleets, to include ors have shown over the last three months erability exercises, as well as maritime and Egypt, Morocco, Italy, France, Germany and ors have shown over the last three months erability exercises, as well as maritime and Egypt, Morocco, Italy, France, Germany and operating at sea,” said Harry S. Truman’s theater security operations. Strike group the United Kingdom. Also, aircraft from emoperating at sea,” said Harry S. Truman’s theater security operations. Strike group the United Kingdom. Also, aircraft from emCommanding Officer Capt. Nick Dienna. units participated in Exercise Baltic Opera- barked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 supported Commanding Officer Capt. Nick Dienna. units participated in Exercise Baltic Opera- barked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 supported “While we plan to enjoy our time in port, tions (BALTOPS) from the Adriatic Sea and Operation Inherent Resolve during May and “While we plan to enjoy our time in port, tions (BALTOPS) from the Adriatic Sea and Operation Inherent Resolve during May and including reconnecting with those who sup- Exercise Lightning Handshake with the Moincluding reconnecting with those who sup- Exercise Lightning Handshake with the Moported us from afar, we’re continuing to stay roccan Navy and Air Force. »»See HOME | A6 Navy graphic ported us from afar, we’re U.S. continuing to stay roccan Navy and Air Force. »»See HOME | A6

Forrest Faison, on behalf of the Department fense Instruction 6130.03, “Medical Standof the Navy (DoN), instituted a new policy ards for Appointment, Enlistment, or Inducregarding the medical waiver process. The tion into the Military Services.” changes were officially signed Feb. 15, and This change standardizes the initial reimpacts all applicants, with greater empha- view process, ensuring all reviewers have sis on enlisted to officer commissioning pro- access to the same information and are programs. vided standardized training. This will result The decision to update this policy came in decreased variability among medical reabout as a result of Senior Chief Petty Offi- viewers and more robust reviews of all decer Shannon Kent’s leadership and contin- tails associated with a case in pursuit of the ued persistence toRabbipal ensure the best processes was most determination. By MC3 Caledon thefavorable guest speaker. By MC3 MC3 Caledon Rabbipal By Caledon Rabbipal was the guest speaker. are in place for the Navy.–Her Perhaps most ofimportantly, the aspolicy Navy Public Affairs Support Element East sacrifice and Scorby, a native Manlius, N.Y., Navy Public Publicto Affairs Supportand Element East Navy Affairs Support Element Scorby, a native of Manlius, N.Y.,general’s asservice the Navy our–– East nation will never sumed memocommand firmly states the surgeon of CNRMA on March sumed command of CNRMA on be forgotten. shared byinnovative all March Navy leadNORFOLK 10,strong 2016expectation, and demonstrated NORFOLK NORFOLK 10,ers2016 and demonstrated innovative This new policy, which was named in her that theinhighest consideration should be Rear Adm. Charles W. Rock relieved leadership guiding 14 installations Rear establishes Adm. Charles W. Rock relieved in those guiding 14 installations honor, standardized waiver leadership afforded to applicants currently servRear Adm. John C.a Scorby Jr. as Comacross a 20-state region. Rear Adm. John C. Scorby Jr. astoComregion. process affords a pathway appeal across ing ina a20-state deployable status. command, mander, that Navy Region Mid-Atlantic While under Scorby’s mander, waiver Navyrecommendations. Region Mid-Atlantic While under Scorby’s command, medical A mechNavy encouraged Medicine isenergy a global health care (CNRMA), during a change of command CNRMA conserva(CNRMA), during a change ofservice command CNRMA encouraged energy conserva- proanism is now in place for the reprenetwork of initiatives 63,000 personnel ceremony held at Naval Station Norfolk, tion through such as which Battle ceremony to held at Naval Station Norfolk, through initiatives such as U.S. Battle sentatives pursue a second medical waiver tion vides careprogram, support toresulting the Navy, July 20. “E” forhealth energy in July 20.on otherwise qualified applicants. “E” for energy their program, resulting in review families, and veterans The change of command ceremony theMarine regionCorps, garnering 27 Secretary of the in The change ofmedical command ceremony thehigh region garnering 27 Secretary of the When a second operational-tempo was immediately followedwaiver by a review retire- is Navy energy and water environments, management at was immediately followed by a retireNavy energy and water management requested, a Navy medical professional with expeditionary medical medical ment ceremony for Scorby. awards during 2016 and facilities, 2017. Scorby ment ceremony for Scorby. during 2016 hospitals, and 2017.clinics, Scorby delegated authority appli- awards treatment facilities, hospiVice Adm. Marywill M.evaluate Jackson,thecomalso championed the Fleet and FamVice capability Adm. Mary M. Jackson, com- also championed the Fleet andaround Fam- the cant’s to enlist or Command commission ships Program, and research units mander, Navy Installations ilytalSupport collaborating with mander,the Navy Installations Command Support Program, collaborating with despite fact that a disqualifying condi- ilyworld. tion may exist. Disqualifying medical conFor more»»news Navy Medicine, See from CEREMONY | A8 visit »»See CEREMONY | A8 ditions are defined in Department of De- www.navy.mil/local/mednews/.

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Rebecca A. Perron Michael Mitchell, a nurse educator in Naval Medical Center Portsmouths (NMCP) Healthcare Simulation and Bioskills Training Center (HSBTC), helps students with starting an intravenous (IV) access during a group exercise. NMCPs HSBTC provides state-of-the-art, simulation-based medical training and was recently reaccredited by the American College of Surgeons for five years.

NMCP's Simulation Center reaccredited for five years By Rebecca Perron

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Public Affairs

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The Healthcare Simulation and Bioskills Training Center (HSBTC) at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) announced, Feb. 8, that they were reaccredited by the American College of Surgeons for ﬁve years. The HSBTC was previously accredited for the ﬁrst time in 2015.

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In February, we honor the contributions of African-Americans to our proud naval history By John R. Desselle

Naval History and Heritage Command, Communication and Outreach Division

February is BLACK HISTORY MONTH, a time to commemorate the history and heritage of African Americans and for us, their accomplishments in the U.S. Navy. Here are a few notable ﬁgures from naval history. Carl M. Brashear, while on assignment during bomb recovery operations in March 1966, a line used for towing broke loose, causing a pipe to strike Brashear’s left leg below the knee, nearly shearing it off. Brashear developed a terrible infection in that leg and it was eventually amputated. Even after Brashear‘s leg was removed he was determined to follow his dream and continue his service in the U.S. Navy. After retiring from the Navy as a master chief diver in 1979, he served as a civilian employee for the government at Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, Va. and retired in 1993. Master Chief Carl M.

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Brashear died July 25, 2006. He was “THE MAN OF HONOR.” The Golden Thirteen, were the thirteen African-American enlisted men who became the ﬁrst black commissioned and warrant officers in the U.S. Navy. Before June 1, 1942 African-Americans could only join the Navy’s Messman or Steward ratings, which not only segregated them from the rest of the Navy community, but also prohibited them from becoming commissioned officers. The Golden Thirteen broke the color barrier. Read more in “The Negro in the Navy” from Kelly Miller’s book (Published 1919) History of the World War for Human Rights. Doris Miller, for his bravery during the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 was the ﬁrst African-American to be awarded the Navy Cross, he was also featured as the “First U.S. Hero of World War II” in Ebony magazine (Dec. 1969) Nearly two years after

Pearl Harbor, he was killed in action when USS Liscome Bay was sunk by a Japanese submarine during the Battle of Makin. Jesse LeRoy Brown, enlisted in the U.S. Navy in October 1926 and lost his life for his country on Dec. 4, 1950. He was the first African-American aviator in the U.S. Navy, a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross, and the first African-American naval officer killed in the Korean War. He died in the wreckage of his airplane on Dec. 4, 1950 with bravery and courage. Harriet Ida Pickens and Ensign Frances Wills, in November 1944, the two women became the first African-American female officers in the WAVES. They graduated from the Naval Reserve Midshipmen’s School (Women’s Reserve) at Northampton, Mass. By the time World War II ended on Sept. 2, 1945, Harriet Ida Pickens and Frances Wills were only two black female officers among the Navy’s 86,000 WAVES. Robert Smalls, became a ship’s pilot, sea captain, and politician. He freed himself, his crew and their families from slavery on May 13, 1862, by commandeering a Confederate transport ship, the CSS Planter, in Charleston harbor. He sailed it to freedom from Confederate controlled waters to the Federal blockade. His example and persuasion helped convince President Lincoln to accept African-American soldiers into the Union Army. Michelle Howard, is not only the first woman to become a four-star admiral and Vice Chief of Naval Operations, but also the first African-American woman to hold that post. Wesley Brown was born April 3, 1927, in Baltimore, Md. He graduated from Dunbar High School in Washington D.C. He served in the Korean War and the Vietnam War and served in the U.S. Navy from May 2, 1944, until June 30, 1969. He died aged 85 on May 22, 2012 in Silver Spring, Maryland. Samuel L. Gravely Jr, served 38 years in the U.S. Navy from 1942–1980. He was the first African American to command a Navy ship, the first to command a fleet, and the first to become an admiral. He received the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal and Navy Commendation Medal. He died at the age of 82 on Oct. 22, 2004. African-American Sailors progressed from Messmen and Stewards to four star admirals and the office of the Vice Chief of Naval Operations. We are grateful, thankful and proud of the achievements of African-

U.S. Navy photo “The Golden Thirteen,” the first African-American U.S. Navy Officers. March 1944

U.S. Navy photo Admiral Michelle Howard becomes first woman promoted to four-star admiral July 1, 2014.

U.S. Navy photo Commander Wesley Brown, CEC, USN, (Ret.) Brown was the first African-American graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy 1949.

Americans in naval history as well as the Sailors of America’s Navy who today continue to build on the tradition of excellence established by those who went before them. We dedicate this month to them and their legacy of service. Read more in “The Negro in the Navy” from Kelly Miller’s book (Published 1919) History of the World War for Human Rights. Originally posted in The Sextant Jan. 29, 2016.

U.S. Navy photo Doris Miller, Mess Attendant Second Class, USN (1919-1943) Just after being presented with the Navy Cross by Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, on board USS Enterprise (CV-6) at Pearl Harbor, 27 May 1942.

U.S. Navy photo Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Harriet Ida Pickens (left) and Ensign Frances Wills. Congratulate each other after being commissioned as the first African-American ‘WAVE’ officers, December 1944

U.S. Navy photo Ensign Jesse L. Brown, USN In the cockpit of an F4U-4 Corsair fighter, circa 1950. He was the first African-American Naval Aviator, and flew with Fighter Squadron 32 (VF-32) from USS Leyte (CV-32).

U.S. Navy photo Rear Admiral Samuel L. Gravely Jr, was the first African-American to achieve flag rank in the U.S. Navy and to command a naval fleet.

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NEWS FROM NAS OCEANA CNATTU Oceana Sailors volunteer aboard Battleship Wisconsin By AD2 Jared L. Dingel

Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Oceana Public Affairs

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Decommissioned Iowa-class battleship Wisconsin (BB 64), berthed in downtown Norfolk, Virginia, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. She began her service as a commissioned warship April 16, 1944, and was decommissioned for the final time on Sept. 30th, 1991. During her 47 years of active service, the crews of BB 64 earned her numerous awards, including five battle stars in World War II, one in the Korean War and a Navy Unit Commendation in the first Gulf War. The golden years of retirement haven’t been a slow fade into the deep blue, thanks to the City of Norfolk and the numerous volunteers who spend their time preserving and restoring this mighty battleship. Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Oceana Sailors are some of the thousands of volunteers that proudly put their time and sweat equity into making sure this piece of American and world history is around for years to come. During the past three years, CNATTU has had more than 40 Sailors dedicate over 150 group hours supporting BB 64. The hours have been spent raising and lowering signal flags from the mast to the bow, clearing spaces, stripping and polishing floors, chip-

U.S. Navy photo Aviation Machinist Mate 1st Class Jason Bergeron paints on board decommissioned Iowa-class battleship Wisconsin (BB 64) in downtown Norfolk, Virginia.

ping rust and old paint, and painting. Besides maintenance tasks, the group has completed a few standalone projects such as a wishing well that allows guests throw coins from the deck to the belly of the ship, as well as a virtual tour attraction that allows guests with disabilities to experience the whole ship without leaving the wardroom. The work accomplished by CNATTU Sailors has contributed to many new spaces being opened for public tours. CNATTU’s most recent group efforts were made Jan. 31 by Aviation Machinist Mate 1st Class Cory Holliday, Aviation Machinist Mate 1st Class Jason Bergeron, Aviation Machinist Mate 1st Class Ryan

Sanchez, Aviation Machinist Mate 2nd Class Jared Dingel, Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Ben Janosky, and Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Jeremy Fisher. Their time was spent rehabilitating the ship’s medical facility and repainting “Broadway,” the longest and widest passageway, located in the heart of the ship. The volunteer efforts have been orchestrated by Keith Nitka, who served aboard the ship as a Quarter Master 2nd Class. He is one of many prior service members who volunteer aboard Wisconsin to keep the ship’s legacy aﬂoat. His memories of the ship in its active

service have helped guide the restoration efforts throughout the years. “The ship is unique because it is a merge between the past and present,” said Nitka. “It was designed in the 40s, and still has those classic Americana elements like the Geedunk, right alongside state of the art 90s technology.” With one step on board you can see the mix of different eras the ship has been in service. The big goals before the April 16th 75th Anniversary date, are to open the Geedunk, Chiefs mess, and barbershop to the public.

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SECNAV visits COMOPTEVFOR By MC2 Deven Leigh DeKorte NORFOLK

Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer (SECNAV) visited Operational Test and Evaluation Force (OPTEVFOR) for the ﬁrst time Feb. 14. Spencer met with command leadership and held an-all hands call during his visit, where he discussed the importance of OPTEVFOR’s mission and answered questions from Sailors and government civilians regarding current and future Navy-wide initiatives. “The perspectives gained from OPTEVFOR’s work, including the operational testing and evaluation of our systems underway, crew training and preparation, and ongoing assessments on evolving challenges like cybersecurity, play a major role in the evolution and impact of the changes we are implementing and our continual growth as an organization,” said Spencer. Rear Adm. Paul A. Sohl, OPTEVFOR’s commander, thanked SECNAV for taking the time to visit the Navy’s sole independent agency for operational testing and evaluation. Spencer said that OPTEVFOR has an excellent perspective for gathering data and managing risk across the ﬂeet to enable leadership’s decision-making processes. “I always say that the best person to solve a problem is the person looking at the prob-

lem,” said Spencer. “We’re starting to get there where the solutions are coming from the deck plates. We have to increase that, and from what I’ve heard is going around here now, you’re doing exactly that.” Spencer thanked the Sailors and civilian personnel for their service and dedication. “You’re going after things in a different way. And that’s what it’s all about.” Spencer said as primary risk managers for the fleet, OPTEVFOR affects decision making Navy-wide. “The perspective gained in this command has a tremendous impact on how we fight and how we deliver the fight,” said Spencer. “We’re watching. We’re paying attention. This is meaningful.” Spencer, a former US Marine Corps aviator and Wall Street executive, was confirmed as Secretary of the Navy by the U.S. Senate on Aug. 1, 2017. He is the second service secretary to be confirmed in the Trump administration. He was accompanied by Vice Adm. Michael T. Moran, principle military assistant to Assistant Secretary of the Navy. Headquartered in Norfolk, Va., OPTEVFOR is the Navy’s independent test and evaluation organization. OPTEVFOR ensures Naval Forces can fight and win by evaluating warfare capabilities in realistic combat environments with Fleet warfighters.

MC2 Deven Leigh DeKorte Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer (right) is greeted by Rear Adm. Paul A. Sohl, Commander, Operational Test and Evaluation Force (COMOPTEVFOR) Feb. 14.

MC2 Deven Leigh DeKorte Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer delivers remarks to Sailors and government civilians during an all hands call at Operational Test and Evaluation Force (OPTEVFOR) Feb. 14.

Photo courtesy of Thais Morata From left to right: Vickie Tuten (National Hearing Conservation Association); Capt., U.S. Public Health Service, David Byrne (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health); Kurt Yankaskas (Office of Naval Research); Laurie Wells (Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation); and Scott Schneider (Safe-in-Sound Award). Yankaskas received the 2019 Safe-in-Sound Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention Award for his work managing ONR’s Noise-Induced Hearing Loss program.

Loud and clear: ONR program officer honored for hearing work with Sailors By Sierra Jones

Office of Naval Research

ARLINGTON, VA.

Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a far-reaching and expensive problem for the U.S. Navy. Hearing loss and tinnitus (commonly referred to as ringing in the ears) are among the most common disability claims submitted to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. On a mission to help the Navy reduce this problem is Kurt Yankaskas, who has managed the Office of Naval Research’s (ONR) NIHL program for the past 10 years. His efforts were recognized last week when he received the 2019 Safe-inSound Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention Award from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, in partnership with the National Hearing Conservation Association and the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation. “Hearing loss is a major concern for the Navy,” said Yankaskas. “High risk of exposure to prolonged noise can produce auditory injuries and impairments, which can compromise safety, quality of life and effectiveness of communication.” It’s that last impairment—the effectiveness of communication—that

Yankaskas is particularly concerned with when it comes to warﬁghters, because hearing and understanding verbal commands are absolutely critical to keeping everyone safe. The challenge for those who serve on Navy vessels or in naval shipyards is that noise surrounds them 24 hours a day, with no real audiological rest (quiet time). Many machinery/work spaces can reach decibels outside of safety regulations— anything above 85 decibels (typical of a dishwasher, garbage disposal or other small kitchen appliance)—for prolonged periods of time. This extended exposure to high-level noise can kill sensory hair cells found in the inner ear’s cochlea; damage other essential auditory nerves; and alter brain circuits necessary for hearing and speech understanding— which can cause permanent hearing loss. And while Sailors do have hearing protection, it is not always adequate for the noise levels reaching over 150 decibels during an F-18 Hornet launch. To develop better hearing protection, Yankaskas’ NIHL research portfolio sponsors work with various government, academic and business groups. The focus is on four multi-discipline areas: noise control, susceptibility, medical research

and hearing protection. This work has seen a number of success stories. These include custom-molded ear plugs, which can cut noise levels up to 40 decibels; advanced flight deck cranial helmets, which offer better hearing protections and communications in loud environments; quieter abrasive-blasting nozzles that decrease noise by 20 decibels and make it 20 percent more efficient; and new measurement and modeling techniques and performance standards. ONR Executive Director E. Anne Sandel—who worked with Yankaskas on aircraft carrier design while at Naval Sea Systems Command—is not surprised by these successes. She is confident that his unmatched experience in researching noise issues for the Navy has significantly influenced auditory research throughout the Department of Defense, industry and academia. “Kurt is recognized by his peers and colleagues for his passion and commitment to improving warfighter performance and health,” said Sandel. “His years in the ship design community, especially aircraft carriers, have enabled him to focus on solutions for those in high-noise environments. Beyond warfighters, his

program also benefits the civilian sector, including audiology clinics and laboratories.” So what’s next for Yankaskas? For him, it’s all about continuing his hearing research to help protect the warfighter. But he also sees an opportunity to educate the general public on the importance of reducing their noise exposure, because hearing loss can reduce quality of life as we age and can limit career opportunities if lost at a young age. Sierra Jones is a contractor for ONR Corporate Strategic Communications. About the Office of Naval Research The Department of the Navy’s Office of Naval Research provides the science and technology necessary to maintain the Navy and Marine Corps’technological advantage. Through its affiliates, ONR is a leader in science and technology with engagement in 50 states, 55 countries, 634 institutions of higher learning and nonprofit institutions, and more than 960 industry partners. ONR, through its commands, including headquarters, ONR Global and the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D.C., employs more than 3,800 people, comprising uniformed, civilian and contract personnel. Follow ONR on: www.facebook.com/ officeofnavalresearch; www.twitter.com/ usnavyresearch; www.flickr.com/usnavyresearch; www.youtube.com/usnavyresearch; www.instagram.com/usnavyresearch; http://futureforce.navylive.dodlive.mil

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DOD unveils artificial intelligence strategy By Terri Moon Cronk Defense.gov

WASHINGTON

The Defense Department launched its artificial intelligence strategy today in concert with yesterday’s White House executive order that created the American Artificial Intelligence Strategy. “The [executive order] is paramount for our country to remain a leader in AI, and it will not only increase the prosperity of our nation, but also enhance our national security,” Dana Deasy, DOD’s chief information officer, said in a media roundtable today. The CIO and Air Force Lt. Gen. Jack Shanahan, first director of DOD’s Joint Artificial Intelligence Center, discussed the strategy’s launch with reporters. The National Defense Strategy recognizes that the U.S. global landscape has evolved rapidly, with Russia and China making significant investments to modernize their forces, Deasy said. “That includes substantial funding for AI capabilities,” he added. “The DOD AI strategy directly supports every aspect of the NDS.” As stated in the AI strategy, he said, the United States — together with its allied partners — must adopt AI to maintain its strategic position to prevail on future battlefields and safeguard a free and open international order. Speed and Agility Are Key Increasing speed and agility is a central focus on the AI strategy, the CIO said, adding that those factors will be delivered to all DOD AI capabilities across every DOD mission. “The success of our AI initiatives will rely upon robust relationships with internal and external partners. Interagency, industry, our allies and the academic community will all play a vital role in executing our AI strategy,” Deasy said. “I cannot stress enough the importance that the academic community will have

An information graphic summarizes the goals of the Defense Department’s artificial intelligence strategy.

for the JAIC,” he noted. “Young, bright minds continue to bring fresh ideas to the table, looking at the problem set through different lenses. Our future success not only as a department, but as a country, depends on tapping into these young minds and capturing their imagination and interest in pursuing the job within the department.” Reforming DOD Business The last part of the NDS focuses on reform, the CIO said, and the JAIC will spark many new opportunities to reform the department’s business processes. “Smart automation is just one such area that promises to improve both effectiveness and efficiency,” he added. AI will use an enterprise cloud foundation, which will also increase efficiencies across DOD, Deasy said. He noted that DOD will emphasize responsibility and use of AI through its guidance and vision principles for using AI in a safe, lawful and ethical way. JAIC: A Focal Point of AI “It’s hard to overstate the importance of operationalizing AI across the department, and to do so with the appropriate sense of urgency and alacrity,” JAIC director Shanahan told reporters. The DOD AI strategy applies to the

entire department, he said, adding the JAIC is a focal point of the strategy. The JAIC was established in response to the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act, and stood up in June 2018 “to provide a common vision, mission and focus to drive department-wide AI capability delivery.” Mission Themes The JAIC has several critical mission themes, Shanahan said. -- First is the effort to accelerate delivery and adoption of AI capabilities across DOD, he noted. “This underscores the importance of transitioning from research and development to operationalﬁelded capabilities,” he said. “The JAIC will operate across the full AI application lifecycle, with emphasis on near-term execution and AI adoption.” -- Second is to establish a common foundation for scaling AI’s impact, Shanahan said. “One of the JAIC’s mostimportant contributions over the long term will be establishing a common foundation enabled by enterprise cloud with particular focus on shared data repositories for useable tools, frameworks and standards and cloud … services,” he explained. -- Third, to synchronize DOD AI activ-

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ities, related AI and machine-learning projects are ongoing across the department, and it’s important to ensure alignment with the National Defense Strategy, the director said. -- Last is the effort to attract and cultivate a world-class AI team, Shanahan said. Two pilot programs that are national mission initiatives – a broad, joint crosscutting AI challenge – comprise preventive maintenance and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, the director said, adding that “initial capabilities [will be] delivered over the next six months.” And while in its early stages, the JAIC is beginning to work with the U.S. Cyber Command on a space-related national mission initiative, he said. “Everything we do in the JAIC will center on enhancing relationships with industry, academia, and with our allies and international partners,” Shanahan said. “Within DOD, we will work closely with the services, Joint Staff, combatant commands, agencies and components.” The JAIC’s mission, the director said, “nests nicely under the executive order that the president signed yesterday afternoon. We have a lot of work ahead of us, but there’s no time to waste.”

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NAVIFOR, Information Warfare Enterprise at WEST 2019 By Lt. Cmdr. Megan Shutka

NAVIFOR Public Affairs

SAN DIEGO

Vice Adm. Brian B. Brown, Commander, Naval Information Forces (NAVIFOR), attended WEST 2019 at the San Diego Convention Center and openly discussed the importance and formation of the Information Warfare Enterprise (IWE), February 13. West 2019 is the premier naval conference and exposition on the west coast, held February 13-15. The conference brings together leaders in military, industry and academia to discuss information warfare, integrated warfare, nearpeer challenges, and associated creative and agile solutions. WEST 2019 is co-sponsored by the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) International and the U.S. Naval Institute (USNI). Brown’s participation in WEST 2019 began with “What Are the Major Naval Warfare Communities Doing Differently to Restore Readiness and Build a More Lethal Force,” a panel session in which all the Naval Type Commands (TYCOMs) were represented and fielded questions from both the moderator and audience. “Information Warfare is a warfighting discipline, a set of warfighting capabilities, and an enabler for all Navy mission areas,” said Brown during the panel discussions. “It’s the backbone of what we all do in the Navy in every warfighting domain from sea to land to air to undersea to cyber to space and how our Navy will fight in an ever changing,

asymmetrical muti-domain battlespace. We have 57,000 people in IW worldwide and 19,000 just within NAVIFOR. The IW Commander, responsible for all Information Warfare functions on the carrier strike groups, has been a great success, so we’re moving IW readiness even further with the standup of the Information Warfare Enterprise.” Later in the afternoon, Brown delivered remarks from the IW Pavilion to further deﬁne the Information Warfare Enterprise as it relates to the “Great Power Competition,” described in the National Defense Strategy where both China and Russia have directly and indirectly challenged national boundaries as well as the economic, diplomatic and security sovereignty of their respective neighbors. “Our mission is clear. The National Security Strategy directs us to protect America, to promote American prosperity, and to preserve peace through strength, and advance American inﬂuence throughout the world,” said Brown during his opening remarks at the IW Pavilion. “Our Navy is uniquely positioned to support all elements of national power outlined in this strategic plan and in the National Defense Strategy. One of the major initiatives Naval Information Forces, as the IW TYCOM, has undertaken since last year’s WEST conference to achieve the goals for the Navy the Nation Needs is the establishment of the Information Warfare Enterprise. The IWE will advance, align, deliver, support and sustain IW ca-

MCC Rafael Martie Vice Adm. Brian B. Brown, commander, Naval Information Forces, answers questions at the Information Warfare Pavilion while attending WEST 2019, February 13.

MCC Rafael Martie Vice Adm. Brian B. Brown, commander, Naval Information Forces, answers questions at the Information Warfare Pavilion while attending WEST 2019, February 13. WEST 2019, in its 29th year, is the only event in which the makers of platforms and the designers of technologies can network, discuss and demonstrate their solutions in a single locale. This year’s theme is Sharpening the Competitive Edge: Are We Ready to Compete, Deter and Win Globally?

pabilities that enable combat-credible forces today and into the future.” The construct for IWE is built upon three strategic pillars: to ensure IW readiness, advance IW capabilities, and align and integrate IW. IW readiness enables the warfighter to manage combat risk and win against current and future threats by including Sailors as part of IW systems; ensuring Main, Train and Equip (MTE) provisioning, system resiliency and security while optimizing support, sustainment and modernization. Advancing IW capabilities delivers agile and effective IW capabilities that outpace the threat at the speed of relevance. Delivery is about integrating relevant capabilities across Sailors, platforms and domains – wholeness and enabling both adaptability and agility. Align and integrate IW ensures alignment internally across IW capability areas, stakeholders, platforms and prioritized requirements, and externally, integrates IW capability across multiple warfare domains with other Naval Enterprises. “The Naval Information Warfighting Development Center [NIWDC], Information Warfare’s advanced training organization led by Rear Adm. Jeff Scheidt, is making tremendous strides in improving warfighting by centralizing IW advanced training across the community, bringing together efforts to update and develop new IW tactics, techniques and procedures, serving as a catalyst for maturing the IW training continuum and developing IW Warfare Tactics Instructors,” continued Brown in the IW Pavilion. Warfare Tactics Instructors are focused on revolutionizing IW training, reinforcing accountability and professionalism and meas-

uring competence in a more direct way. NIWDC is well on its way in developing new Warfare Tactics Instructors and NAVIFOR’s goal in 2019 is to get a Warfare Tactics Instructor expert on each deploying carrier strike group this year. So far, NIWDC has put 26 officers, enlisted and civilian students through the IW baseline course in 2018. “This year, we will pilot an IW officer/director on the newly formed 2nd Fleet staff in addition to an O-5 officer to serve as the IW Commander on the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group,” said Brown. “I am certain both will be resounding successes, and the demand to fully implement across all MOCs and ARGs will be rapidly forthcoming.” In March 2018, the Information Warfare Training Group (IWTG) was established and has been led by Capt. Christopher Slattery. In its ﬁrst year, IWTG quickly aligned IW community training functions that previously fell under Naval Information Operations Command (NIOC) Norfolk, NIOC San Diego, the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command and NAVIFOR HQ. IWTG led the rewrite portions of the Surface Forces Training and Readiness Manual that will enhance the importance of IW training to the ﬂeet. Brown stated IWTG will continue to build its unit level training scope in Electronic Warfare, Cryptology and Cyber and also expand its training to incorporate Intel, communications and space mission areas. “We are fortunate to have talent in our ranks to deliver what the nation and our Navy needs in this warfare area,” Brown concluded. “I’m excited to be a part of the IW team and the IWE. I believe our

governance structure, strategic objectives and supporting initiatives will help us realize a more agile, a more capable and more lethal Navy.” The IW Pavilion showcases some of the most recent efforts to improve cybersecurity and technology in the ﬂeet. The venue creates a platform for conversations on the IW role in strengthening naval power from the sea and in developing a more agile naval surface force as the Navy navigates this new era of competition in the maritime domain and works to build the Navy the Nation Needs. Naval Information Forces Force Master Chief David B. Carter joined Brown to interact and engage with Sailors within the IW Pavilion. “This is a great opportunity to see Sailors from the deck plates interacting with industry members and Navy leadership to talk about and showcasing their IW areas of expertise,” said Carter while walking through the IW Pavilion. Brown and Carter also took the time to visit and tour the USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) to meet with the ship’s Sailors and leadership while in the San Diego area. NAVIFOR’s mission is to provide naval and joint operational commanders with combat-ready Information Warfare forces to execute missions in support of U.S. interests worldwide. For more information on Naval Information Forces, visit the command’s web site at http:// www.navifor.navy.mil/ , Navy News web page at http:// www.navy.mil/local/navifor/ , DVIDS web page https:// www.dvidshub.net/unit/NAVIFOR#.V1lrXP72Z7g or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/USNavyInformationDominanceForce.

Department of the Navy announces new education initiatives From Under Secretary of the Navy Public Affairs WASHINGTON

The Department of the Navy (DoN) released its Education for Seapower report Feb. 12, along with the Secretary of the Navy’s action memorandum providing the way forward for the new education initiatives for the department. The Education for Seapower study was a clean-sheet review of naval learning and focused on ﬂagship institutions like the U.S. Naval Academy, Naval Postgraduate School, and Naval and Marine War Colleges, along with a fresh look at the relationships with civilian academic institutions and corporate learning structures. Members of the Education for Seapower Executive Board included luminaries such as ADM Mike Mullen, USN(Ret.), Gen John Allen, USMC(Ret.), AMB Barbara Barrett, VADM Ann Rondeau, USN(Ret.), and Dr. Harlan Ullman. “I am convinced, now more than ever before that the intellectual development of our naval leaders is the most critical warﬁghting capability for our national security,” said the Secretary of the Navy, Richard V. Spencer. “That is why the Department of the Navy intends to create a Naval University System that further integrates and

aligns naval education to the need of the enterprise.” Highlights from the memorandum include a new Secretary of the Navy staff assistant, Chief Learning Officer for naval education, intent to establish a Naval Community College with universal transcripts so enlisted Sailors and Marines can soon earn accredited associate’s degrees in technology-rich ﬁelds, and a new Naval University System that retains the strengths of current educational institutions, while aligning strategic intent in order to provide increased agility. While the Department of the Navy is enacting these changes, many initiatives within them will, over the next year, be evaluated for their efficacy before being fully implemented. “Any success we may enjoy in the future will be enabled by an ever-more-agile force – led by agile people who thirst for knowledge and who are adept at thinking, learning, and processing information quickly,” said Under Secretary of the Navy, Thomas B. Modly. “The development of such a force does not happen by accident. It must be constantly cultivated through a renewed emphasis on education, and the deliberate construction of a learning culture across the entire naval service.”

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I am convinced, now more than ever be-

fore that the intellectual development of our naval leaders is the most critical warfighting capability for our national securit. That is why the Department of the Navy intends to create a Naval University System that further integrates and aligns naval education to the need of the enterprise.” Richard V. Spencer, Secretary of the Navy

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CITADEL

| Exercise enhances readiness

Continued from A1 In Maryland, Naval Support Activity (NSA) Annapolis partnered with Anne Arundel County, the City of Annapolis, Anne Arundel Medical Center and Baltimore Washington Medical Center to conduct an active shooter and mass casualty exercise on base Feb. 6. Navy security forces apprehended volunteers playing the role of active shooters. More than 40 additional volunteers playing wounded victims were transported to Anne Arundel Medical Center and Baltimore-Washington Medical Center. The volunteers playing victims were treated for their injuries by local emergency services. “This yearly exercise has been enhanced to support all of the community emergency management entities and to also include Baltimore Washington Hospital Center, and has grown to be a very large exercise event within our community,” said Patty Sherman, Anne Arundel Medical Center emergency manager who added the medical center has collaborated with NSA Annapolis for the mass casualty exercise for more than 10 years. “As a community hospital, we are

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extremely grateful to the Navy for allowing us to expand and improve upon our policies and procedures in order to provide stabilization and care for potential victims of mass casualty events.” Measures were taken to minimize disruptions within local communities and to normal base operations during the exercise. “We have to train like we fight. It’s important for our security forces to have this opportunity to run through the drills and exercise their skills in a realistic scenario,” said Capt. Michael Wathen, NSA MidSouth’s commander. “I recognize that the exercise can cause delays for folks throughout the two weeks, but these exercises are vital to our ability to defend our installation.” The annual exercise is not in response to any specific threat. “Our Navy installations are key enablers that directly support warfighting capabilities and readiness,” said Tim Alexander, director of operations for CNIC. “Exercises such as Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain allow our regions, bases and tenant commands to hone our force protection skills.”

Spencer R. Layne Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story security forces detain a mock protester during an exercise on the base as part of Exercise Citadel Shield/Solid Curtain (CS/SC) 2019. The exercise is designed to enhance the readiness of the installation's security forces and ensure seamless interoperability among commands, other services, and agency partners. CS/SC is a two-part, anti-terrorism/force protection exercise conducted on all continental United States Navy installations and is taking place from Feb.4-15.

| Reaccreditation earned

Continued from A1 ties. “The reaccreditation is a tremendous attribute to our simulation center and to our staff, who do the work day-in and day-out,” said Capt. Michael Spooner, medical director of the HSBTC. “The reaccreditation represents that we are applying standardized training practices in ways that are effective. We always want to deliver a professional product, one that people feel is valuable and want to come back for. We continually work to increase health care quality by decreasing variability in our systems, and I don’t know how you get to that without having standardized training practices.” Spooner said that during the accreditation team’s site visit, the team reviewed the training plan for policies and procedures that show the HSBTC is applying learning practices to problems. Those learning practices include building curriculum, ﬁguring out the learning need, executing the

training and then evaluating the effectiveness of the training. The team also ensures the HSBTC is applying adult learning theories. Medical simulation offers the learner, regardless of skill level, an opportunity to get hands-on experience for a speciﬁc patient complaint. “Because it’s medical simulation, we are carving out very speciﬁc education experiences, so we start with sound practices to ensure that the learning experience is exactly what we need to make it,” Spooner said. “We can customize the experience by taking the learner, the environment, and we recreate a scenario based on an objective we want to teach. There are many skill sets, such as surgical skills, that we can apply learning principles through trainers. We can provide opportunities for them to rehearse and master crucial techniques.” Since it opened in 2006, the HSBTC has trained more than 26,000 Department of Defense and civil-

Rebecca A. Perron Nearly two dozen of Naval Medical Center Portsmouths (NMCP) staff and volunteers attend a workshop in the Healthcare Simulation and Bioskills Training Center (HSBTC) to learn techniques of portraying a simulated patient from a panel of professional simulated patient actors. NMCPs HSBTC provides state-of-the-art, simulation-based medical training and was recently reaccredited by the American College of Surgeons for five years.

ian health care professionals. They now have more than 50 different simulators valued at more than $6 million. This includes task trainers, low- and high-ﬁdelity mannequins, cut suits and the lat-

Rebecca A. Perron Hospital Corpsman 1st Class (NAC/AW/SW) Ryan Honnoll videotapes a test to determine which of several tourniquets works best and how fast it takes to apply them, while Chief Hospital Corpsman (NAC/PJ/EXW/AW/SW) Wayne Papalski uses ultrasound to determine if they occlude blood flow.

est in 3-D virtual simulation. The initial idea behind the simulation center was to expand the experiential learning of the trainee. The mannequin-based education that originated in NMCP’s emergency room grew over the years, and by 2013, it had been transformed to an entire wing encompassing thousands of square feet. It currently occupies more than 5,700 square feet and includes a Bioskills Training Center that opened in 2015. “We have a lot of support from the command and the staff,” Spooner said. “Simulation and training is built into the culture of the command because they see the beneﬁt. Our training numbers almost doubled in 2018 from the year before. I attribute that to the quality of the work of our staff.” Since 2013, the staff expanded from eight to 18, including two nurses who focus on curriculum development, which allows the HSBTC to target speciﬁc training needs.

CNSL hosts a toughness and resilience symposium From Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic Public Affairs NORFOLK

Naval Surface Force Atlantic (CNSL) hosted a Toughness and Resilience Symposium at Naval Station Norfolk, Feb. 12. Rear Adm. Jesse A. Wilson Jr., commander, CNSL provided the keynote address and spoke to Sailors and waterfront leadership about a culture of excellence, readiness, toughness and resiliency. His remarks focused on personnel readiness challenges and the importance of “Ready Sailors,” being mentally and physically tough, resilient, and focused on the mission. He explained the importance of having the ability and strength to not only get to the ﬁght, but to take some hits, perhaps get knocked down, and to have the courage, the fortitude to

get back up and ﬁght even harder. Or, to ask for help if you’ve reached your limit. “You have to strengthen yourselves physically, ensure all your people feel they belong as members to the team, and strengthen your identity and unit cohesion,” said Wilson. “Prepare what needs to be prepared. Get your mind right to get out there, because your team needs you.” The event fostered discussions amongst aﬂoat and ashore leaders who are charged with building and sustaining the combat readiness of both warships and Sailors. Attendees included commodores, commanding officers, executive officers, senior enlisted leaders, chaplains, and medical professionals. The symposium was an opportunity for them to discuss healthy, preventive practices, and also learn about new programs, policies and procedures focused

on toughness and resiliency. A toughness equations was presented and explained: Toughness = Fitness x Belonging x Identity2. “Fitness” is defined as physical, emotional, spiritual, relational, financial, behavioral, etc. “Belonging” is a sense of community, the togetherness of teammates or of shipmates, the feeling of being part of something more than oneself. “Identity” is how you see yourself as a Sailor, as a member of your crew or team, as an American, as a warfighter. “The equation for the mental and physical capacity is a good tool to utilize,” said Chief Hospital Corpsman Santana Payne, a USS Mesa Verde Sailor. “However, the identity piece needs to be taken into consideration; the human factor is important, how people are built. This was a place to discuss those things.”

“What make us so successful is the team we have who executes the program,” Spooner said. “It’s clear that NMCP has one of the most dynamic groups of people that we could put together. On our team, we have nurses, physicians, educators, IT specialists and simulation technicians. We all come together with our levels of expertise to execute a high-quality product. They see the beneﬁt that the learners get from it, so that really builds a lot of passion to want to make the program even better.” During a review of best simulation practices, Spooner said the team recently evaluated themselves in areas that included staffing, supplies and space utilization. He said that has led to more efficient use of their space, standardized processes for ordering consumable medical supplies, as well as improving the tracking of maintenance of the equipment. For more news from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, visit www.navy.mil/local/NMCP/.

Wilson challenged attendees to understand and apply the equation at their commands, which was developed as part of CNSL’s Sailor Toughness Project, an initiative carried out in partnership with the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab’s Tactical Advancements for the Next generation (TANG) program. “So I ask you all: what are you doing to enhance and increase all aspects of the toughness equation at your organization?” said Wilson. Additional sessions focused on Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR); the Embedded Mental Health program, and CNSL’s Force Preservation Council (FPC). The FPC is a concept platform to provide an infrastructure for commands to proactively review their Sailors in the context of the operational stress continuum. “It’s interesting to see how these tools will be implemented and sent out to the units and ships,” said Lt. Cmdr. Adam Jones, assigned to the Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System - Romania. “It’s great to see how to identify where the weaknesses are with Sailors and how to build them stronger.”

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NAVIGATING THE AMAZON: ENSURING SAFE PASSAGE TO DELIVER MEDICAL CARE

MC1 Byron C. Linder Lt. John Sullivan, Brazilian Navy Capt. Hilcelio Freitas, and Lt. Cmdr. Robert Lennon converse as the Oswaldo Cruz-class hospital ship NAsH Carlos Chagas (U19) enters the Amazon River to commence a month-long humanitarian mission, Feb. 4. Sullivan and Lennon are two of four U.S. Navy doctors who will work with the Brazilian Navy aboard Chagas to exchange medical expertise with their counterparts and to bring medical care to isolated communities along the Amazon River.

By MC1 Byron C. Linder U.S 4th Fleet Public Affairs

AMAZON RIVER, BRAZIL

On Feb. 4, Brazilian navy Oswaldo Cruzclass hospital ship NAsH Carlos Chagas (U-19) departed Manaus, Brazil, with four U.S. Navy physicians embarked with Brazilian navy counterparts to work and deliver medical care to a series of small villages on the coastline of the Amazon River for one month. Within 20 minutes of departure, the demarcation between Manaus’ harbor and the Amazon River became clear. In the deep blue water, patches of dark tan began to emerge – sediment from thick sandbars and

the steady erosion of the riverbanks. Floating patches of bright green grass appeared, thriving on the current’s steady delivery of rich minerals. Thick logs ﬂoated by, their bark stripped and wood polished to a dark shine by the water. As the sun set behind the clouds, the coastline view became visible only in the periphery, with the brown water asserting its place as the dominant visual element. Since October 2018, Brazilian navy Lt. Diego Abreu has served as Chagas’ deck and weapons officer. This mission marks his fourth on the Amazon River, and navigating it is an ever-changing challenge. A team of 10 Brazilian navy sailors, who use both instrumentation and watchstanding to

MC1 Jacob I. Allison Guests listen during a welcoming speech for the commissioning ceremony of littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16). LCS-16 is the fifteenth littoral combat ship to enter the fleet and the eighth of the Independence variant. It is the second Navy combat ship named after Tulsa, the second largest city in Oklahoma.

ensure safe passage, supports him. “The main challenge is the restricted area we’re navigating in,“ he said. ”Sometimes there’s another ship coming, and we don’t have the depth to move to the side. This time, we are moving up the river, against the current. We have to stay really close to the forest, and that’s dangerous sometimes, but we have to maintain speed to get to our mission stops.” A cursory look outside the ship illustrates how restricted this maneuvering is – Brazilian residents who live on the riverbanks can easily be spotted waving to personnel standing outside the skin of the ship. This type of constant navigational discipline, Abreu noted, requires specialized training.

“Normally, the main navigation training we get is for the open ocean,“ he explained. ”When we arrive to Manaus is when we get river navigation training." Abreu’s team rotates between the pilothouse two decks up from the main level and the forward and aft portions of the ship. “On the bridge, my duty is to work with the operations and engineering departments, but my team is focused entirely on the deck operations,” he said. Navigational charts are used, however, the information contained therein can be outdated within hours, which Abreu identiﬁed as another challenge. 

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MCCS Jeffrey Pierce Rear Adm. Brian Brakke, Commander, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, left, is briefed on the capabilities of additive manufacturing using a 3-D printer during a Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 133 field training exercise at Camp Shelby, Miss.

USS Tulsa commissioned as Navy's Seabees deploy with additive manufacturing capabilities newest surface combatant Kits” consisting of 3-D scanners, printBy MC1 Woody Paschall

Littoral Combat Ship Squadron 1 Public Affairs

SAN FRANCISCO

The littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) was commissioned as the Navy’s newest surface combatant in a ceremony in San Francisco Feb. 16. The Independence-variant LCS is the Navy’s second ship to be named for the city of Tulsa, Oklahoma. “She truly is an amazing ship and an amazing addition to the ﬂeet, but as impressive as she is, she would be nothing without the Sailors you see lining her deck this morning,” said Cmdr. Drew Borovies, Tulsa’s commanding officer. “And as much as they have already accomplished, they know their true greatness lies ahead as Tulsa en-

ters the fleet and stands ready to answer her nation’s call. They are the finest Sailors our Navy has to offer. They are tough, able and ready to take our nation’s newest warship to sea.” Indeed, in little more than three years, the ship has progressed from its keel laying in Mobile, Alabama, to its commissioning. Kathy Taylor, ship’s sponsor and former Tulsa mayor, was present for both events and many in between. “I have gotten to know the crew of this exceptional USS Tulsa, and I know they will fight when they must,” said Taylor. “I know they will protect this country at all costs, because they know everything they fight for 

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By CDR Joe Symmes, 22 NCR Logistics Officer GULFPORT, MISS.

Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 133 deployed for the ﬁrst time in mid-February to 5th, 6th, and 7th Fleet AOR’s with organic 3-D printing capabilities. The process known as additive manufacturing describes the technologies that build 3-D objects by adding layerupon-layer of material, whether the material is plastic, metal, or concrete. The process involves the use of a computer and special CAD software, which can relay messages to the printer so it “prints” in the desired shape. NMCB-133 was outﬁtted with several “Tactical Fabrication (TACFAB)

ers, laptops computers and the software to tie them all together. Cmdr. Luke Greene’s vision is to use his TACFAB kits both at the command headquarters in Camp Mitchell, Rota, Spain and also throughout NMCB-133’s various job sites in Europe, Africa and Southeast Asia. The capability to engineer and print both original designs and certain stock numbered items will be a game changer for the Seabees. They are testing the ability to manufacture both Class IX repair parts and Class IV building materials. Access to these critical components can often be the difference be

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Girls will be girls: The hidden dangers of social aggression By Lisa Smith Molinari

Lilly was our easy child. As a baby, she sat contentedly on my hip while I did home therapy with her developmentally delayed older brother, or while I argued with her stronger-willed big sister. In school, Lilly made friends easily at every duty station. Her teachers would move Lilly’s desk away from her pals to stop her from chatting, but she would simply strike up new conversations with whomever sat nearby. One afternoon while stationed in Germany, I raced out of our base apartment to our minivan, because I had forgotten to pick Lilly up from elementary school, and it was raining. Gunning the engine up a hill, I saw Lilly happily running alone down the sidewalk, arms outstretched and eyes closed, her backpack ﬂopping under her bob of sandy brown hair. As fat raindrops splatted on her sweet face, she grinned from ear to ear with pure joy. That was Lilly. Not surprisingly, she amassed a group of seventeen girlfriends in high school, despite being the military kid on scholarship at a prestigious private school. I snapped copious photos of her fun-loving group dolled up for dances, so proud that Lilly’s easy-going personality had allowed her to breeze through the complex social quagmire of adolescence.

But now, Lilly is a freshman in college, struggling with negative body image issues, low self-esteem, and depression. Not Lilly! How did this happen? In an attempt to help, I am looking back at Lilly’s seemingly problem-free adolescence for answers. It turns out, her situation was not as simple as it seemed. In today’s violent society, parents, educators and experts are talking openly about the potential dangers of chalking aggressive male behavior up to “boys will be boys.” In the #MeToo era, girls are told they must band together to ﬁght the real problem — male aggression. Few would suspect that girls might actually hurt each other, and subtle “mean girl” manipulations often go unnoticed until lasting psychological damage is done. Although “relational aggression” has long been considered a form of bullying that can include “gossip, rumor spreading, public embarrassment, social exclusion, and alliance building,” this behavior is sometimes accepted by parents and educators as a right of passage for girls. However, research indicates that this type of subtle bullying can lead to the development of low self-esteem, eating disorders, anxiety, depression and even suicide for both the victims and the mean girls themselves. Although Lilly hid her angst from us to keep her “happy-go-lucky” reputation in our fam-

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ily, she has now admitted what was really going on in high school. Although she still fiercely defends her friend group, she admits there was a social ladder that she clung to precariously, with two particular girls consistently at the top. These “ringleaders” were often mean in subtle ways — using their control to temporarily exclude or shame members of the group over minor conflicts. The ringleaders were intimidating enough that the other girls in the group did not stick up for each other, for fear that they might be the next victims of embarrassment or isolation. Petty jealousy over a boy who had a crush on Lilly prompted one ringleader to scream at her to, “Get the f*** out of my room!” Even though the dozen other girls present later admitted that the ringleader’s behavior was completely unjustified, not one of them came to Lilly’s defense. She was not accepted back into the group for a week. Also, comments made within the friend group about weight profoundly affected Lilly. On one occasion, Lilly’s friend held up a very large pair of pants she found in her room and said in front of the group, “Lilly, these are way too big for me, but it looks like they might be your size.” I assume this friend hadn’t meant to hurt her, but soon Lilly stopped eating in the dining hall. This and other weight-related comments were permanently burned into her fragile adolescent psyche. Now, I grit my teeth. I should have asked more questions when I had the chance. But instead of seeing the insidious dangers under the surface, I obliviously snapped photos of those beautiful, glittering girls. www.themeatandpotatoesoflife.com

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USS Porter arrives in Rota, Spain for TRAV By MC2 James Turner

Navy Public Affairs Support Element East Det Europe

ROTA, SPAIN

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) returned to Naval Station Rota, Spain, for a scheduled training and maintenance availability (TRAV), Feb. 13. Porter departed Rota, Dec. 27, 2017, and began its sixth Forward-Deployed Naval Force (FDNF) patrol in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. “The crew performed admirably during our sixth FDNF patrol,” said Porter’s Commanding Officer Cmdr. Craig Trent. “We have been operating in some cold and harsh environments, but this crew has shown true resiliency by adapting and overcoming every obstacle. I could not be more proud of everything they have accomplished. We are all happy to be home to see our friends and family, and we really appreciate everyone’s support. ” While on patrol, Porter conducted missions in support of regional allies and partners, and earned qualifications and certifications in the Mediterranean Sea, Atlantic Ocean, North Sea and Baltic Sea. The certifications included aviation certification, mobility aviation, mobility damage control, and Naval Surface Fire Support. Porter and the crew also conducted two bilateral exercises with the Turkish and Finnish navies, improving maritime capabilities and reassuring NATO allies and regional partners of U.S. 6th Fleet’s commitment to maritime security and stability in its area of operations. During the patrol, the ship visited ports in Turkey, Latvia, Demark and England. The

MC2 James R. Turner The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) arrives in Rota Spain, Feb. 13, 2019. Porter, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its sixth patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S national security interests in Europe and Africa.

crew hosted two luncheons and a reception in Denmark for more than 100 local officials, including the U.S. Ambassador to Denmark, Carla Sands, and Danish Lt. Gen. Max Nielson, the Danish vice chief of defense. Sailors were also able to volunteer for a community service project that helped refurbish a house into a storage facility for animal food at one of Latvia’s premier animal parks, Ligatnes Nature Trail and Zoo. In total, Porter and its crew covered more than 13,000 nautical miles and visited four countries during the patrol, conducted six straight transits, 11 sea and anchor evolutions and one underway replenishment. Porter also served 43,064 meals to the crew, provided 300 haircuts, expended more than 6,000 crew-served weapon rounds, qualiﬁed 45 Sailors with the M9 service pistol and conducted more than 30 damage control drills. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners in order to advance U.S. national interests and security

MC2 James R. Turner Boatswain's Mate Seaman Brandon Lineberger tosses a heaving line ashore from aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) while arriving in Rota Spain, Feb. 13, 2019. Porter, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its sixth patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S national security interests in Europe and Africa.

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The naval careers of America’s six Sailor Presidents

From Naval History and Heritage Command

From 1961 to 1993, the Navy could boast veterans in the nation’s highest office, with the exception of Army veteran Ronald Reagan’s eight-year term of 1981 to 1989. John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard M. Nixon, Gerald R. Ford, James E. “Jimmy” Carter and George H.W. Bush all served their nation wearing Navy blue. Interestingly of the presidents who served between 1961 and 1993, only Reagan held office for two full terms: • Ford, Carter and Bush were single-term presidents • Kennedy was assassinated after 1,000 days in office • Johnson was elected once and chose not to seek a second term after finishing Kennedy’s term for a total of five years, two months, and • While Nixon was elected twice, he served less than 18 months into his second term before resigning to avoid almost certain impeachment over his role in the Watergate scandal. Of the six presidents with sea service, five have had ships named after them: Kennedy (aircraft carrier CVA-67 as well as CVN-79, Johnson (Zumwalt-class destroyer PCU DDG-1002), Ford (CVN 78), Carter (SSN 23), and Bush (CVN-77). Nixon joins the remaining 20 presidents who have not had ships named after them. Our nation’s first president, for whom President’s Day was originally named, has a record-holding eight ships named Washington, with four between 1775 to 1776, one each in 1798 and 1814, followed by the ballistic nuclear submarine (SSBN 598), decommissioned in 1985, and aircraft carrier CVN-73 commissioned in 1992. Abraham Lincoln pales in comparison with just three ships: a former German steamer turned transport ship (President Lincoln 1917 to 1918); one submarine (SSBN 602), decommissioned in 1981; and Nimitz-class supercarrier (CVN 72), commissioned in 1989. The following are brief synopsis of each president’s naval career. John F. Kennedy (1961-1963) was appointed an ensign in the U.S. Naval Reserve in October 1941. Initially, he was assigned to the staff of the Office of Naval Intelligence before attending the Naval Reserve Officers Training School from July 27-Sept. 27, 1942. He then entered the Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron Training Center in Rhode Island. Upon his graduation Dec. 2, Lt. j.g. Kennedy was assigned to the Motor Torpedo Squadron 4 as the commanding officer of PT-101. A month later, PT-101 and four other boats were ordered to Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 14 based at Panama.

John F. Kennedy

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Seeking combat duty, Kennedy transferred Feb. 23 as a replacement officer to Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 2, which was based at Tulagi Island in the Solomons. He took command of PT-109 April 23, 1943. It was the night of Aug. 1, 1943, when PT-109, with Kennedy at the helm, was run over by the Japanese destroyer Amagiri, cutting the torpedo boat in two. At the impact, Kennedy was thrown into the cockpit where he landed on his back, injured prior to him joining the service. As some of the survivors clung to pieces of the ship, Kennedy swam to the remaining crew members to bring them back to the ﬂoating remnant of PT-109. Two had died during the collision. Kennedy towed one injured crew members as he and the other survivors swam ﬁve hours to cover the distance of three miles to an island. After swimming to Nauru Island, Kennedy and his executive officer found natives. Kennedy wrote a message on a coconut: “11 alive native knows posit & reef Nauru Island Kennedy.” The survivors were

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rescued by PT-157 on Aug. 8. In September, Kennedy went to Tulagi where he became the skipper of PT-59. In October 1943, Kennedy was promoted to lieutenant and the squadron moved to Vella Lavella. Due to continued problems with his back, a doctor ordered Kennedy to leave PT-59 November 18, and he returned to the United States in early January 1944. Kennedy would spend much of the rest of his Navy career getting treatment for his back injury. He was released from all active duty and retired from the U.S. Naval Reserve on physical disability in March 1945. U.S. Navy photo An undated file photo of U.S. Navy Lt. Gerald R. Ford taken during World War II.

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Lyndon B. Johnson (1963-1969) had already earned his bachelor’s degree, worked as a school teacher and elected twice to Congress before being appointed as a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Naval Reserve June 21, 1940, at age 32. He reported for active duty Dec. 9, 1941, and was assigned to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations in Washington, D.C. After training, he proceeded to Headquarters, Twelfth Naval District, San Francisco, California, for inspection duty in the Pacific. While stationed in New Zealand and Australia, he worked as an observer of bomber missions in the South Pacific, for which he was later awarded the Army Silver Star Medal. After President Roosevelt ordered all members of Congress in the Armed Forces to return to their legislative duties, Johnson was released from active duty under honorable conditions June 16, 1942. In 1949 he was promoted to commander in the Naval Reserves. Richard M. Nixon (1969-1974) joined the Navy at the age of 29 as a lieutenant junior grade in the U.S. Naval Reserve June 15, 1942. A lawyer, he had been working as an attorney for the Office of Emergency Management in Washington, D.C. Following his appointment, Nixon began aviation indoctrination training at the Naval Training School, Naval Air Station in Quonset Point, Rhode Island. After completing the course in October 1942, he went to the Naval Reserve Aviation Base in Ottumwa, Iowa, where he served as aide to the executive officer until May 1943. Looking for more excitement, Nixon volunteered for sea duty and reported to Commander, Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet where he was assigned as officer in charge of the South Pacific Combat Air Transport Command at Guadalcanal in the Solomons and later at Green Island. His unit prepared manifests and flight plans for C-47 operations and supervised the loading and unloading of the cargo aircraft. For this service, he received a Letter of Commendation from the Commander South Pacific Area and South Pacific Force for “meritorious and efficient performance of duty as Officer in Charge of the South Pacific Combat Air Transport Com-

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mand…” Nixon was promoted to lieutenant Oct. 1, 1943. From August through December 1944, Nixon was assigned to Fleet Air Wing 8 at Naval Air Station Alameda, California. Then he was transferred to the Bureau of Aeronautics in Washington, D.C, through March 1945. His next assignment as a newly-promoted lieutenant commander was as the Bureau of Aeronautics Contracting Officer for Terminations in the Office of the Bureau of Aeronautics General Representative, Eastern District, headquartered in New York City. Nixon was released from active duty on March 10, 1946. He was promoted to commander in the Naval Reserve on June 1, 1953. Gerald R. Ford (1974-1976) was preparing to open his law practice at Grand Rapids with a fellow Yale Law School classmate, but the attack on Pearl Harbor changed his plans. Rather than waiting to be drafted, Ford sought to join the Navy. At age 29 with a law degree, Ford was commissioned as an ensign April 13, 1942. His ﬁrst duty-station was to attend V-5 in-

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structor school training at Annapolis. His background as a coach and trainer made him a good candidate for instructor in the Navy’s V-5 (aviation cadet) program. After a month of training, Ford was assigned to the Navy Preflight School in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where he taught elementary seamanship, ordnance, gunnery, first aid and military drill. He also coached all nine sports that were offered, but mostly in swimming, boxing and football. By the time he was assigned to USS Monterey (CVL 26) he had been promoted to lieutenant. While onboard, Ford served as the assistant navigator, athletic officer and anti-aircraft battery officer. The carrier helped secure Makin Island in the Gilberts and participated in carrier strikes against Kavieng, New Ireland in 1943. During the spring of 1944, Monterey supported landings at Kwajalein and Eniwetok and participated in carrier strikes in the Marianas, Western Carolines and North New Guiena, as well as the Battle of Philippine Sea. Aircraft from Monterey launched strikes against Wake Island, participated in strikes in the Philippines and Ryukus and supported the landings at Leyte and Mindoro. Monterey escaped damage by the Japanese, but Mother Nature nearly took out both the ship and future president when Adm. William “Bull” Halsey’s Task Force 38 sailed straight into Typhoon Cobra on Dec. 17-18, 1944. Three destroyers were lost along with 790 men, with another nine warships damaged and 100 planes lost either overboard or by explosion. Monterey was damaged by a fire that started when several

of the ship’s aircraft tore loose from their cables and collided during the storm. After Ford headed for his battle station on the bridge of the ship in the early morning of Dec. 18, the ship rolled 25 degrees, which caused Ford to lose his footing and slide toward the edge of the deck. The two-inch steel ridge around the edge of the carrier slowed him down enough so he could roll and twist into the catwalk below the deck. As he later stated: “I was lucky; I could have easily gone overboard.” While Monterey underwent repairs at Bremerton, Washington, Ford was detached from the ship and sent to the Athletic Department of the Navy Pre-Flight School, St. Mary’s College, Calif., where he was assigned to the Athletic Department until April 1945. He was then assigned to the staff of the Naval Reserve Training Command, Naval Air Station, Glenview, Illinois, as the physical and military training officer, during which time he was promoted to lieutenant commander. He was released from active duty Feb. 23, 1946. James Earle Carter (1976-1981) was the fifth consecutive president who had served in the Navy. He is the only president thus far to have graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy. After completing the accelerated wartime program, he graduated June 5, 1946 with distinction and obtained his commission as ensign. For his first duty station, Carter was stationed at Norfolk as radar and CIC officer on USS Wyoming (E-AG 17), an older battleship that had been converted into a floating laboratory for testing new electronics and gunnery equipment. After Wyoming was decommissioned, Carter became training and education officer on USS Mississippi (E-AG 128). After completing two years of surface ship duty, Carter chose to apply for submarine duty. Accepted, he began the six-month course at the U.S. Navy Submarine School, Submarine Base, New London, Connecticut, from June 14 to Dec. 17, 1948. Upon completion of the course, Carter reported Dec. 29 to USS Pomfret (SS 391) based at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. During a simulated war patrol, Carter served as communications officer, sonar officer, electronics officer, gunnery officer and supply officer. On March 9, he served as the approach officer for a simulated torpedo firing at target ships and scored a “hit.” Soon after Carter’s promotion to lieutenant junior grade on June 5, 1949, Pomfret was sent in July to San Diego where the submarine operated along the California coast. Carter’s next assignment was as engineering officer for the precommissioning detail for USS K-1 (SSK 1), the first postwar submarine built. After K-1’s commissioning on Nov. 10, 1951, Carter served as executive officer, engineering officer, and electronics repair officer. During this tour he also qualified for command of a submarine. When Adm. Hyman G. Rickover (then a captain) started his program to create nuclear powered submarines, Carter was interviewed and selected for the program by Rickover. Promoted to lieutenant, Carter was sent to the U. S. Atomic Energy Commission, Division of Reactor Development in Schenectady, New York. He served a four-month TDY with the Naval Reactors Branch, U. S. Atomic Energy Commission, Washington, D.C., to assist “in the design and development of nuclear propulsion plants for naval vessels.” As Carter was preparing to become the engineering officer for the nuclear power plant to be placed in USS Seawolf (SSN 575), one of the first submarines to operate on atomic power, his father died in July 1953. Carter resigned from the Navy to return to Georgia to manage the family interests. Carter was honorably discharged on Oct. 9, 1953, at Headquarters, Third Naval District in New York City. George H.W. Bush (1989-1991) wanted to join the Navy right after Pearl Harbor, but he had to wait six months to graduate high school, enlisting on his 18th birthday June 12, 1942. Ten months later, having graduated pre-flight training at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Bush was commissioned an ensign in the U.S. Naval 

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MC2 Ford Williams The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) transits the Dardanelles Strait, Feb. 19, 2019. Donald Cook, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its eighth patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

USS Donald Cook en route to Black Sea By MC2 Ford Williams

U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/6th Fleet Public Affairs

DARDANELLES STRAIT

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) began its north-bound transit of the Dardanelles Strait, en route to the Black Sea Feb. 19 to conduct maritime security operations and enhance regional maritime stability, combined readiness, and naval capability with our NATO allies and partners in the region.

The ship last visited the Black Sea in January 2019, during which it visited Batumi, Georgia and conducted an exercise with two Georgian Coast Guard ships. During its time in port the ship’s crew was warmly received by their Georgian hosts and were greeted on the pier with an arrival ceremony that included a traditional Georgian dance. “Each visit here affords us the unique opportunity to work with our regional maritime partners,” said Cmdr. Matthew Powel, commanding officer of Donald

Cook. “The crew and I look forward to experiencing the rich history and culture in this region.” The ship’s operations in the Black Sea will strengthen interoperability with NATO allies and partners and demonstrate collective resolve to Black Sea security under Operation Atlantic Resolve. The U.S. Navy routinely operates in the Black Sea consistent with the Montreux Convention and international law. Donald Cook, forward-deployed at Naval Station Rota, Spain, is conducting

naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of 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, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. For more news from Navy Public Affairs Support Element Det. Europe, visit www.navy.mil/local/NPASEDE/.

Final resting place of USS Hornet CV-8 located in South Pacific Courtesy of Paul Allen/Vulcan Inc. & R/V Petrel SEATTLE, WASH.

Wreckage of the World War II aircraft carrier USS Hornet rests on the floor of the South Pacific Ocean around the Solomon Islands, 5,400 meters (nearly 17,500 feet) below the surface as discovered last month by the expedition crew of Paul G. Allen’s Research Vessel (R/V) Petrel. Hornet was best known for its part in the fateful Doolittle Raid that was launched in April of 1942, which was the first airborne attack of Japanese homeland targets including Tokyo. Led by U.S. Army Lt. Col. James Doolittle, all of the 16 B-25 planes that were launched from Hornet were unable to land at their designated airstrip in China, but the raid provided a boost to American morale, and put Japan on alert about our covert air capabilities. In June, Hornet was one of three American carriers that surprised and sunk four Japanese carriers at Midway, turning the tide of war in the Pacific. The ship was sunk during the exceptionally vicious Battle of Santa Cruz Island that started

Oct. 25, 1942. Hornet proved an especially determined ship over the next 24 hours. Enduring a relentless, coordinated attack by Japanese dive-bombers and torpedo planes, her crew was ultimately forced to abandon the ship due to damage and resulting fires. She then defied American efforts to scuttle her with 16 torpedoes and 369 rounds of 5-inch shells. When Japanese forces approached shortly thereafter and fired four torpedoes from two Japanese destroyers late in the evening of Oct. 26, Hornet finally succumbed and slipped beneath the surface. She lost 111 Sailors from her crew of nearly 2,200. “With the loss of Hornet and serious damage to Enterprise, the Battle of Santa Cruz was a Japanese victory, but at an extremely high cost,” said retired Rear Admiral Samuel Cox, director of Naval History and Heritage Command. “About half the Japanese aircraft engaged were shot down by greatly improved U.S. Navy anti-aircraft defenses. As a result, the Japanese carriers did not engage again in battle for almost another two years.” “Naval aviation came of age in World War II and American Sailors today continue to look to and draw inspiration from

U.S. Navy photo A file photo taken April 18, 1942 of the aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CV 8) launching U.S. Army Air Forces B-25B bombers at the start of the Doolittle Raid, the first U.S. air raid on the Japanese home islands.

the fighting spirit of ships and crews like USS Hornet (CV 8), Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Bill Moran added. ”Although her service was shortlived, it was meteoric. “In the dark days following the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, she and the Doolittle Raiders were the first Americans to punch back at Japan, giving hope to the nation and the world when things looked bleakest,” Moran said. "She was there when the American Navy turned the tide in the Pacific at the Battle of Midway, and she was there when America started the long drive to Tokyo in the Solomon Islands. Mortally wounded during the vicious campaign at Guadalcanal and abandoned after all attempts to save her failed, she was finally sent below by the Japanese destroyers Akigumo and Makigumo. “As America’s Navy once

again takes to the sea in an uncertain world, Hornet’s discovery offers the American Sailor a timeless reminder of what courage, grit and commitment truly look like,” Moran continued. “We’d be wise as a nation to take a long, hard look. I’d also like to thank the crew of Petrel for their dedication in finding and honoring her sacrifice.” The discovery of Hornet was made during R/V Petrel’s first mission of 2019 after relocating from the Philippine Sea to the Solomon Islands to spend winter months in this arena. Operating out of Guadalcanal, the area is rich in history and prominence in terms of naval engagements. “We had Hornet on our list of WWII warships that we wanted to locate because of its place in history as an aircraft carrier that saw many pivotal moments in naval battles,” said Robert

Kraft, director of subsea operations for Vulcan. “Paul Allen was particularly interested in historically significant and capital ships, so this mission and discovery honor his legacy.” The 10-person expedition team on the 250-foot R/V Petrel was able to locate Hornet’s position by piecing together data from national and naval archives that included official deck logs and action reports from other ships engaged in the battle. Positions and sightings from nine other U.S. warships in the area were plotted on a chart to generate the starting point for the search grid. In the case of Hornet, she was discovered on the first dive mission of Petrel’s autonomous underwater vehicle, and confirmed by video footage from the remotely operated vehicle, both pieces of equipment rated to dive down to 6,000 meters.

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University students update Carderock on NEEC Project By Brooke Marquardt

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University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) doctoral student Will Ferrell and Dr. Stephanie TerMaath, professor of mechanical, aerospace and biomedical engineering, presented updated research on composite parts fabricated through polymer additive manufacturing as part of a collaboration with Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD), Jan. 22. For the past few years, the UTK team has been working alongside different branches at Carderock to better understand how printing parameters, such as nozzle temperatures, cooling, sample size and print time, affect the mechanical properties of the material. The ultimate goal is to qualify components made from these materials for use in shipboard applications. This three-year project is part of the Naval Engineering Education Consortium (NEEC), which is a program that provides funding for relevant research at academic institutions and provides opportunities for students to participate in hands-on research during the academic year to develop their technical abilities. The educational objective is to prepare students for careers with the Navy, while accomplishing the technical objective. This program provides the students with daily hands-on technical training, interaction with Navy personnel and recruiters and helps them to develop a diverse, multi-disciplinary workforce. Currently, there are three NEEC projects funded at Carderock, overseen by Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and Outreach Program Director Charlotte George. The technical objective for the UTK NEEC contract, which ends in May, is to explore and demonstrate the potential of an integrated experimental and computational approach to the qualiﬁcation process of composite parts fabricated with embedded ﬁbers. These UTK students have worked with Carderock employees in the Integrated Manufacturing and Project Management Office, as well as the Advanced Materials and Structures Branch, as TerMaath also

had an Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Project (ONR YIP) on composite patches. Materials engineer Dr. Maureen Foley in Code 6102 is the technical point of contact for the NEEC with UTK. Originally working through the building-block approach through comprehensive testing, the UTK team found this to be cost-prohibitive due to the sheer number of tests needed. They instead have been operating on an integrated and automated simulation environment to supplement physical testing. “What we’re looking at for additive manufacturing and composites is how can we make it so that we don’t have to test everything, and instead, we can look at new and emerging materials that have already been tested and proven to be effective,“ TerMaath said. ”It would be the ideal case that someone could go into a database and look at all of the material choices, select the constituents and configuration, perform a multiscale structural analysis through modeling and simulation, run some tests to evaluate reliability and optimize the design, and then in the end, come out with a new, reliable part.” With this hybrid-structure database, the team would be able to test material properties, boundary conditions, probabilistic distributions, loading conditions, uncertainty and data quality information, loading conditions and analytical models. With this database, they would also have the opportunity to design guidelines and do results analysis. Allowing the user to first select their constituents and configuration has the benefit of allowing them to explore many different combinations. They would then be able to perform a multi-scale, structural analysis, varying the fidelity at each scale and investigating multiple loading conditions. Lastly, the database would allow for the evaluation of the material’s reliability and optimize its design. This would help to minimize the cost and weight of the material and maximize performance. This hybridstructure database design would then allow the team to perform uncertainty quantification for design optimization on the new material. While at Carderock, the UTK students leveraged the ONR YIP grant TerMaath had in the area of composite patches to extend

Ryan Hanyok University of Tennessee, Knoxville student Corey Arndt (right) and doctoral student William Ferrell start work on laying a composite patch for materials testing at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division in West Bethesda, Md., on Jan. 23, 2019.

the collaborative activities that could take place. The students have worked alongside aerospace engineer Daniel Hart in Carderock’s Structural Composites Branch in the lab, laying down the materials to create composite patches. It takes between 12 and 14 hours for a patch to be ready to be tested. Once those patches are created, they are put through tension and compression tests to evaluate how much the patch elongates and how strong it is before it breaks. In the classification stage, they have concluded that specimen size affects strength and repeatability. Specific geometry and specification to the number of beads required in cross-sectioning those parts may be pertinent to achieve geometry independent properties. They also found that matching the specimen size and processing conditions is necessary for accurate qualification. In the processing stage, they concluded the layer time and process control can lead to stronger prints and less variable prints. Lastly, in the methodologies, they concluded that sequential prints could produce slightly weaker prints, but with increased repeatability and more prints per unit; cutting methods need to be reported for consis-

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tency; and printer variability exists and should be included in the variability processes where machines need to be qualiﬁed as well. Ongoing work includes predicting fracture behavior of demonstration parts; informing ﬁnite element models using peridynamics results; and quantifying uncertainty using non-deterministic modeling, such as length, density, orientation, air voids and dimensional variation. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, a part of Naval Sea Systems Command, leads the Navy in hull, mechanical and electrical engineering. Headquartered in West Bethesda, Maryland, Carderock Division employs approximately 2,000 scientists, engineers, technicians and support personnel and includes detachments in Norfolk (Little Creek); Port Canaveral, Florida; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Memphis, Tennessee; Bangor, Washington; Ketchikan, Alaska; and Bayview, Idaho. For more news from Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock, visit www.navy.mil/ local/nswcc/.

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Continued from B1 “We make notes and do pass them on to other ships who will be navigating this area,“ he said. ”They can use those notes to navigate more safely.” Natural debris such as logs and rocks in the river presents a constant hazard, and at night, a large spotlight operated from the bridge constantly illuminates Chagas’ path forward. With no sonar navigation, an “ecobatimetro” is the only instrument Chagas has to measure depth – and this depth changes rapidly depending on where in the Amazon the ship is. Despite these navigational challenges, Chagas was built from the keel up to be a river hospital ship – something unique to the Brazilian navy’s ﬂeet of ﬁve ships designated as such. Chagas’ Commanding Officer, Capt. Hilcelio Freitas, assumed command just one week prior to departing Manaus. However, his familiarity with the ship started in 2010 when he served as Chagas’ chief engineer for two years. “I learned a lot of very important things when I was here about the ship,“ he said. ”It made me very happy when I received the

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news that I was going back to Manaus to be the captain. This is a very important mission, to bring help to people in these communities. These people need a lot of this kind of help.” Freitas highlighted one of Chagas’ key capabilities - a ﬂight deck, which can be used for emergency medical evacuations. “The transfer ability lets us work very fast,” he said. “We can provide everything the rest of the hospital ships can, and more.” Lt. Cmdr. Robert Lennon, the U.S. team lead, concurred with Freitas’ statement to a degree. Having served on back-to-back missions in Brazil aboard another hospital ship in 2018, he was quick to praise Chagas’ capabilities. “[Freitas] is being modest,“ he said. ”There’s better equipment here - a new X-ray machine here, a new ultrasound machine. This is a true hospital ship. It’s really nice to see this, and the integration with the Brazil navy is outstanding. It’s critically important to be able to both work together and to deliver this humanitarian assistance.” Brazil’s history of bringing humanitarian assistance to communities along the Amazon River dates back 70 years to 1949, noted

Brazilian navy 1st Lt. Gilvan Martins, a general medical officer performing his internship. At that time, the Brazilian navy was charting the Amazon River, and the visiting sailors saw the people living in the communities along the riverbank were in need. The ﬁrst Oswaldo Cruz-class hospital ship would not be built for another 35 years, so these ships made use of what was available aboard. “The ships would set aside food to give to them, and invite them aboard to take a shower and give some basic care,“ he said. ”We had an opportunity to do something different. I think Brazil is one of the ﬁrst countries to do this kind of hospital assistance. This mission is very challenging, and some of the areas are very hard to access in general. We have a lot of infectious disease in these communities, and it’s very good to be a part of this assistance.” The Brazilian Riverine Mission is a joint effort between Commander, U.S. 4th Fleet and the Brazilian navy’s 9th Naval District, whose mission is to provide care to local populations, build medical interoperability in support of joint humanitarian and disaster relief missions, and exchange medical knowledge. This is the third mission of its type, and

| Additive manufacturing

Continued from B1 tween mission success and lengthy delays. NMCB-133 is excited for this ground breaking opportunity coming off of a highly successful inter-deployment training cycle where they had a chance to use the printers this past summer during their Field Training Exercise (FTX). The goal was to test the proof of concept of using 3-D printers in the ﬁeld to produce needed supplies and repair parts. According to Lt. Michael Lundy, a reservist attached to the Fleet Readiness and Logistics staff for the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations who helped NMCB-133 facilitate the use of several 3-D printers in the ﬁeld, the possibilities

of this technology are endless. “We printed more than 30 different parts and identiﬁed 50 others so far that need to be drawn up by engineering aids on the computer. Once these drawings are complete we link the computer to the printer,” Lundy said. “The upside to this process is with the proper database they can print repair parts as opposed to waiting 30 to 90 days for new parts to come in. The only constraint to this technology for Seabees is their imagination.” Ensign Femi Ibitoye, NMCB-133’s Alfa Team Commander, worked in architectural design prior to his service in the Navy, and has experience useful for this technology. “I have experience drawing plans in 3-D and in prototyping using speciﬁc

MC1 Byron C. Linder John Sullivan, Lt. Cmdr. Robert Lennon, and Brazilian Navy Lt. Gilvan Martins examine a patient during a visit to the Heraclio Emiliano Moda medical clinic in Axinim, Brazil, Feb. 6.

is serving as a platform to expand the U.S. Navy’s tropical medicine training opportunities, which will ultimately combine training at the Tropical Medicine Institute in Manaus, followed by a joint medical mission within the Amazon River basin. “These types of missions are a win-win for everyone,” said Capt. William Scouten, U.S. 4th Fleet, ﬂeet surgeon. “We (U.S. Navy) get to experience medical practices and scenarios that we might not see here in the States, and the more junior Brazilian medical providers

programs. The iterative process used in architecture is very similar to the process used in Additive Manufacturing,” Ibitoye said. Chief Construction Mechanic Gail Best was witness to the true potential of this technology. “We were able to print a bushing for the adjustable shock absorber used on our medium tactical vehicle replacement tractors and wreckers. We cannot order this particular part separately, so if it fails, we have to replace the entire shock absorber,” Best said. “The shock absorbers cost $10K each, however, we were able to print a new bushing here in the ﬁeld for about $1 and install it. We had three vehicles go down due to a failure of a minor plastic part. We were able to print them, install them, and get the vehicles back up and running,” Best said.

are afforded the opportunity to be mentored by senior medical officers and use equipment they might not otherwise have been able to.” For more information, visit www.public.navy.mil/comusnavso-c4f, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NAVSOUS4thﬂt, or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/navsous4thﬂt. For more news from U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command & U.S. 4th Fleet, visit www.navy.mil/local/cusns/.

According to Cmdr. Joe Symmes, 22 Naval Construction Regiment’s supply officer, in the not-too-distant future, 3-D printing could give Seabees the ability to print needed supplies and repair parts on the battlefield. “Additive manufacturing capabilities are an important component to future Seabee readiness. Imagine being able to carry a warehouse in a box that has the capability to print assets across almost all classes of supply,” Symmes said. “Now imagine that ‘virtual inventory’ has the ability to adapt to changing scenarios on the battlefield with minimal to no communications across the electromagnetic spectrum. For a logistician these concepts were the stuff of sci-fi films just a few years ago. Now they are available in commercial, offthe-shelf products that are accessible to households across America.”

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Continued from B4 Reserve a few days shy of his 19th birthday, making him the youngest naval aviator at the time. After more ﬂight training, Bush was assigned to Torpedo Squadron (VT-51) as photographic officer in September 1943. As part of Air

U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Austal USA The future USS Tulsa (LCS 16) is underway for acceptance trials, which are the last significant milestone before delivery of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship to the Navy. During trials, the Navy conducted comprehensive tests of the future USS Tulsa, intended to demonstrate the performance of the propulsion plant, ship handling abilities and auxiliary systems.

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Continued from B1 and they protect keeps the promises made to all Americans.” Current Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum emphasized the bond between the people of Tulsa and the Sailors who serve aboard the Navy’s newest ship. “Wherever you are in the world, whatever day it might be or whatever hour in that day, we hope you know that there are hundreds of thousands of your fellow Tulsans who are thinking of you, and who are honored to be associated with you and are so proud of you,” said Bynum. The crew visited the city little more than a year ago to learn more about it and its people. Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford recounted some of the characteristics of the city and its people beginning at the city’s founding as the destination of a forced migration of Native American people, through booming growth and cultural turmoil and into a city renowned for its diversity and beauty. “When you arrive at any port of our nation or any port around the globe, you will bear all of our names and all of our history,” said Lankford. “You are capable of operating in all environments. Your mission is to protect our seas and deter aggression, but when deterrence fails, we also know you are fully capable of restoring the peace. Your actions, your words, your faith, your discipline and your power will reveal to a curious world just who we are as Americans. You are our ambassadors for freedom and you bear the name Tulsa and the United States of America.”

Tulsa will join the fleet at a time of expansion of capability as well as increased demand on the Navy forces. Assistant Secretary of the Navy James Guertz noted Tulsa is the fifth ship the Navy has commissioned in the past 50 days and one of 13 ships slated to be commissioned this year – up from eight a year ago – as part of broader efforts to ensure the nation’s maritime freedom. “Having the right mix of ships with the right number of ships, to include Tulsa, makes us ready to execute prompt and sustained combat operations at sea to fight and win against any adversary,” said Adm. John C. Aquilino, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet. “Let there be no doubt, that is what Tulsa is ready to do.” After the ceremony, the ship will transit to San Diego to join Littoral Combat Ship Squadron 1 and eight other littoral combat ships currently homeported at Naval Base San Diego. Tulsa is the 15th littoral combat ship and the eighth of the Independence variant. Littoral combat ships are high speed, agile, shallow draft, mission-focused surface combatants designed for operations in the littoral environment, yet fully capable of open ocean operations. As part of the surface fleet, littoral combat ships have the ability to counter and outpace evolving threats independently or within a network of surface combatants. Paired with advanced sonar and mine hunting capabilities, the littoral combat ships provide a major contribution, as well as a more diverse set of options to commanders, across the spectrum of operations.

U.S. Navy photo George H.W. Bush

Group 51, his squadron was based on USS San Jacinto (CVL 30) in the spring of 1944. San Jacinto was part of Task Force 58 that participated in operations against Marcus and Wake Islands in May, and then in the Marianas during June. On June 19, the task force triumphed in one of the largest air battles of the war. During the return of his aircraft from the mission, Ens. Bush’s aircraft made a forced water landing. The crew was rescued, but the plane was lost in the explosion. On July 25, Ens. Bush and another pilot received credit for sinking a small cargo ship. After Bush was promoted to lieutenant junior grade on Aug. 1, San Jacinto commenced operations against the Japanese in the Bonin Islands. On Sept. 2, 1944, Bush piloted one of four aircraft from VT-51 that attacked the Japanese installations on Chichi Jima. Encountering intense antiaircraft ﬁre, Bush’s aircraft was hit and his

engine caught on fire. He completed his mission and released the bombs over his target scoring several damaging hits. With his engine on fire, Bush flew several miles from the island, where he and one other crew member on the TBM Avenger bailed out of the aircraft. However, the other man’s chute did not open and he fell to his death. While Bush anxiously waited four hours in his inflated raft, several fighters circled protectively overhead until he was rescued by submarine USS Finback (SS 230). During the month he remained on Finback, Bush participated in the rescue of other pilots. Bush returned to San Jacinto in November 1944 and participated in operations in the Philippines. When San Jacinto returned to Guam, the squadron, which had suffered 50 percent casualties of its pilots, was replaced and sent to the United States. Throughout 1944, Bush had flown 58 combat missions for which he received the Distinguished Flying Cross, three Air Medals, and the Presidential Unit Citation awarded San Jacinto. Because of his valuable combat experience, Bush was reassigned to Norfolk and put in a training wing for new torpedo pilots. Later, he was assigned as a naval aviator in a new torpedo squadron, VT-153. With the surrender of Japan, he was honorably discharged in September 1945 and then entered Yale University. Editor’s note: This blog was originally published Feb. 16, 2015, on Naval History and Heritage Command’s The Sextant.

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Thinking of adding a deck? How about replacing the tired, worn siding on your house? Now that the weather is colder, it’s the perfect time to curl up with a hot beverage and start planning your 2019 home projects so you can nail the budget and settle on the look you’re after. “Updating your home’s exterior can make an older home look more modern, but it can also make a new build feel warmer and more established,” says Kristine Swint, an in-house design expert at Royal Building Products. “Whether you plan to sell, or stay and enjoy your new features, anything you do to update the exterior can maximize the value of your home.” Swint shares these insights and tips that will help you get inspired and plan your exterior home projects in 2019. Think “cool neutrals” for the color story When someone suggests a neutral tone for your exterior, do you think boring beige and tepid taupe? When it comes to vinyl siding, you may be pleasantly surprised to discover there’s a broad range of color and style choices to meet your taste and design preferences, including soft grays, bolder midtone blues and warm earth-toned terra cottas.

“Going neutral no longer means sacrificing style, or having your house look like all the others on the block,” Swint says. “Today’s neutrals convey warmth, comfort and closeness to nature - all traits we desire in a home.” If you need help planning your home’s new look, the HomePlay design tool from Royal Building Products lets you experiment with different colors and siding profiles. To get started, visit HomePlaybyRoyal.com. Bring the inside out If you’ve decided this year is the year to add a deck or a patio, don’t settle for an uninspired open-air platform. Today’s designers are remaking the deck concept altogether by bringing traditionally “indoor” amenities outside. Rugs, arbors and high-design furniture will turn your deck into an outdoor living room. By adding a fire pit, portable furnace or heater, you and your family can spend time on the deck yearround. For a finishing touch, a floor-toceiling sliding glass door not only brings in more sunlight and natural views, it creates a seamless transition between inside and outside. But a great deck starts with highquality materials, because the last thing you want is to spend excessive time and money on routine maintenance. Instead of using natural wood, opt for a premium composite decking, such as Zuri

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IKEA Norfolk to open in April From Burson Cohn & Wolfe NORFOLK

IKEA U.S., the world’s leading home furnishings retailer has announced that its Norfolk store will open at 9:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, April 10. IKEA Norfolk will be the Swedish company’s second location in Virginia, and 50th store in the U.S. “We are happy with the construction progress to date at the future IKEA Norfolk store,” said Charlie Plisco, store manager. “We are conﬁdent we will be ready to open our doors by April and look forward to recruiting and training new co-workers joining the IKEA family, as well as sharing the IKEA experience with future customers in the Hampton Roads area.” The future 331,000-square-foot IKEA Norfolk will reﬂect the same unique architectural design for which IKEA stores are

known worldwide. It will be built on 19 acres on the northwestern corner of Interstate 64 and Northampton Boulevard. The future IKEA Norfolk will feature nearly 10,000 exclusively designed items, 42 inspirational room settings, four model home interiors, a supervised children’s play area and a 354-seat restaurant serving traditional Swedish and American fare including IKEA meatballs. IKEA Norfolk is also equipped with the largest solar rooftop array in the Hampton Roads area and electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. In addition to the more than 500 construction jobs that were created, approximately 250 co-workers will have joined the IKEA family when the new store opens. Diverse positions are still available in sales, customer service, goods ﬂow, receiving, warehouse and stock replenishment

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LOOKING AHEAD. . . Hampton Roads Military Hiring Event ■ Thursday, Feb. 28. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. ■ Virginia Wesleyan College, Jane P. Batten Student Center, 1584 Wesleyan Dr., Norfolk ■ Sharalyn Saliger, 919-282-1815 or email at sharalyn.saliger@futuresinc.com This hiring event is not a job fair. Job seekers are pre-matched for face-to-face interviews. Follow the steps below to get matched to jobs. REGISTER - Make sure to register by Feb. 21. You can register at www.hamptonroadsfeb2019 militaryhiringevents.com CREATE - Enter your military experience & skills. RESUME - Upload your current resume or create one using our step-by-step resume builder. JOB MATCHES - Employers will contact you to schedule interviews at the event. Courtesy Virginia Zoo

U.S. Department of Labor Webinar: Military Spouse Licensure Portal ■ Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 at 1:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. ■ The Fleet and Family Support Center ■ http://zeiders.adobeconnect.com/rpr1zt0w3bvk/ CNIC HQ will host a Family Employment Readiness Program (FERP) Department of Labor Military Spouse Licensure Portal Training on Feb. 22, 2019 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. This training will provide a live detail demonstration on how to utilize the Department of Labor site for information to assist FFSC staff and users(spouses) with real time state licensing information per state.

2019 Showstopper Dance Competition ■ Friday - Sunday, Feb 22-24. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. ■ Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Dr., Hampton ■ www.goshowstopper.com

If you’re looking for the largest, most glamorously fun dance competition in the world, you’ve come to the right place! You can ﬁnd us at all of the biggest and best venues all across the country — we are in over 50 cities a year! You might leave our competition covered in glitter, but we guarantee you’ll also leave with the best memories you’ll have all year (until your next Showstopper event, that is!)

The Legwarmers in concert ■ Friday, Feb. 22. 8 p.m., $16 ■ The Norva, 314 Monticello Ave., Norfolk ■ www.thenorva.com Remember the Eighties? Sure, we all do...but the Legwarmers don't just remember the Eighties - they relive them. It all started back in May 2001 when Gordon Gartrell and Cru Jones had just seen yet another cover band butcher the decade that they loved, so they decided to do something about it. They assembled a group and vowed to give the world's most hedonistic decade the tribute it deserved. Joined by Chet Reno, Lavaar Huxtable, Roxanne Rio, Capt. Morgan Pondo and Clarence McFly, they locked themselves in the basement with a shoebox-full of dusty 45's and an endless supply of Tab. One year later, the Legwarmers emerged.

Aaron Lewis with Ben Danaher ■ Friday, Feb. 22,8 p.m.$42.50-$62.50 ■ Sandler Center For The Performing Arts, 201 Market St., Virginia Beach ■ www.sandlercenter.org Aaron Lewis brings his “State I’m In Tour” to the Sandler Center! The former Staind front man first made his country debut in 2011 with certified gold single "Country Boy" followed by the release of his first full-length solo album, The Road. "Country Boy" features Charlie Daniels on fiddle and a booming verse from George Jones, as well as Chris Young striking a balance between classic and modern country. Lewis has released seven studio albums, two which peaked the Billboard Top Country Albums, and has been nominated for two CMT Music Awards. Lewis' introspective, personal, and relatable lyrics are proof that country music is about lifestyle and values, not necessarily where you were raised. Lewis attributes country as something that has always inspired him. Growing up in rural Vermont the singer/songwriter spent summers with his WWII veteran grandfather hunting and fishing. During that time, he developed a love for the land, the woods, and the simple life, which still permeates everything he does. "I was raised on Country music," Lewis says "My grandfather listened to Merle Haggard, Hank Williams, Hank Jr., and all of the greats." Those influences are evident on stage in his new songs and in Staind hits he often performs such as "Outside," "It's Been Awhile," and "So Far Away."

Vow Bridal Show ■ Sunday, Feb. 24. 10:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. $10/advance, $15/door ■ Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St., Virginia Beach ■ www.pilotonline.com/vow-bride/events On Sunday, February 24, 2019, brides, grooms, family members and friends can come and see the very best wedding professionals at one of the area’s largest wedding expo events of the year. Guests will see, touch, taste, and hear all about how to make their special day the very best it can be. The event will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Virginia Beach Convention Center and will include a live fashion show, prize giveaways and so much more.

Virginia Zoo breaks ground for new nature play area By Ashley Grove Mars NORFOLK

The Virginia Zoo is excited to announce the addition of a Nature Play area, to open this summer on Zoo grounds. The Zoo was awarded several grants from local organizations, including a $25,000 grant from the Rotary District 7600, Norfolk Rotary Charities, Inc., Norfolk Sunrise Rotary, and the Virginia Beach Rotary Club Foundation. Other donations for the project have come from Wells Fargo and Target. Nature Play is unstructured and informal play that incorporates the natural and surrounding landscape and vegetation to bring nature to children’s daily outdoor play and learning environments. It is proven to powerfully boost the cognitive, creative, physical, social and emotional development of children. “The Virginia Zoo is committed to building the experience of nature into childhood,” said Greg Bockheim, Exe-

cutive Director of the Virginia Zoo. “We aim to promote and strengthen children’s outdoor learning experiences to help the next generation become more environmentally minded and move the future in a more sustainable direction.” “As Rotarians, we continually seek ways to improve quality of life for people living near us, and around the world,” added Rotary Club of Norfolk President Pamela Tubbs. “We recognized Nature Play as a wonderful community service project in which we could invest not only money, but ongoing volunteer support.” The nearly one-acre play area will be located near the Zoo’s Flora Point section of the park. Nature Play will feature tree stumps and pieces to be used as climbing, walking, and jumping structures, as well as a sandbox for digging, a sensory walk, willow tunnel and a bamboo maze. In addition to being open to the public daily for freeplay, the area will be utilized for informal, free programming from the Edu-

cation Department. New bathrooms, which have been donated from the City of Norfolk, have also been installed and will open this Spring. The Zoo will host a Family Volunteer Day on May 4 where volunteers can assist with a variety of projects, including constructing aspects of the play area. For more information on the Family Volunteer Day visit, virginiazo.org/family-volunteer-day.

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Wells Fargo collaborates with local historians to create mural depicting the history of Virginia Beach From Wells Fargo VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

Wells Fargo and local leaders unveiled a historical mural last week, at the Wells Fargo community banking branch located at 699 Independence Blvd. in Virginia Beach. The mural, which depicts the military history of Virginia Beach and hangs in the branch, was created through the collaboration of local and Wells Fargo historians. The colorful design pays tribute to Fort Story, the U.S. Army’s logistics-over-the-shore operations training facil-

ity, and the Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy’s premier flight demonstration team. The design also commemorates educator and community leader Emma Hairston, an original member of the Virginia Beach NAACP. Views of the historic Cape Henry lighthouses and an early downtown street scene are also featured in the design. The new mural will be Wells Fargo’s fifth installation in Virginia Beach, and the company’s 106th mural in the state of Virginia. Each mural reflects the joint effort of many people, including Wells Fargo team members, and local historical societies, libraries, and museums.

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The Stockpot opens in downtown Norfolk’s Selden Market From Cindy Mackey NORFOLK

Downtown Norfolk Council and Selden Market welcome The Stockpot Norfolk at 215 E. Plume Street. The second venture for Chef Anne Galante and partner Patrick Edwards is larger than their ﬁrst restaurant located in Virginia Beach’s ViBe Creative District on 19thStreet, which opened in 2015. The Downtown Norfolk location seats 50 in the beautiful two-story 2,000-square-foot space. The restaurant is centered around a wrap-around bar exposing the open kitchen. A sec-

ond ﬂoor loft overlooks the dining room that is surrounded in booths. The sleek look is enhanced with exposed brick and original concrete and tile ﬂoors. Galante uses quality ingredients from local purveyors and creates from scratch. The original soup restaurant concept has morphed into a healthy comfort food café. The menu features signature soups including bone broth in addition to breakfasts, toasts, salads and sides. “We’ve been planning this for more than a year,” said Galante. “We have received a very warm welcome and want to understand this market better

Keith Lanpher Stockpot owner/chef, Anne Galante.

to determine what they want as far as ramen nights or extended hours.” The Norfolk hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Soups and specials change daily. Cocktails, cider and craft beers have been added to the menu. For additional information, visit www.stockpotsoups.com.

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Eating to age gracefully: Top tips from a registered dietitian From Brandpoint

What if you were 60 but felt more like you were 30? Consider taking charge of your nutrition by adding in foods that help you feel decades younger. “What you eat and drink can have a tremendous impact on how you look and feel,” says Dawn Jackson Blatner, Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist. “Eating healthy is important at any age, but as you get older, certain foods can have a powerful impact on your overall well-being.” Dawn’s top picks for food that fight aging include: Fish “Try substituting fish into meals a few times a week,” says Dawn. “Americans tend to eat less fish than people in other parts of the world and they are missing out on great-tasting protein that’s packed with omega-3s.” Omega-3s support brain and heart health, two important considerations as you age. In fact, Mayo Clinic doctors believe that omega-3s reduce the risk of dying of heart disease. “Fatty fish like salmon, tuna, sardines and mackerel are good options,” she says. “Try buying wild-caught versus farm-raised when possible.” Eggs “Many people don’t realize the benefits of eating eggs, and when you choose the right type of egg, you get higher levels of omega-3s, B12, and vitamin E, all nutrients needed for healthy aging,” says Dawn. She suggests Eggland’s Best eggs, which have 25 percent less saturated fat, more than double the omega-3s, 10 times more vitamin E, and more than double the amount of vitamin B12. Eggland’s

Best has superior nutrition due to its proprietary all-vegetarian hen feed that contains healthy grains, canola oil and a wholesome supplement of rice bran, alfalfa, sea kelp and vitamin E. Our ability to absorb energizing B12 decreases with age, so getting B12 in places like EB eggs is important. Also important in EB eggs is the antioxidant vitamin E, which can act like an internal “sunscreen” to protect skin from sun damage and help skin age more gracefully. “A better egg equals a better recipe,” she says. “Eggland’s Best eggs are the only eggs I recommend to my clients and serve to my family - double the omega-3s will help promote healthier aging.” Berries “Antioxidants protect your cells from damage and support a strong immune system,” says Dawn. “This is incredibly important as you age so you can stay healthy and feel younger.” Packed with vitamins C and E, berries are a superfood great for snacking and cooking. Try eating an array of colorful berries each week to give your body the antioxidants it craves. Blueberries are particularly well-known for their antioxidant properties. “The sky is the limit for berry versatility,” she says. “Sprinkle some in yogurt, make a smoothie, add some to a salad or eat as a healthy dessert.” Cruciferous vegetables “Pack your plate with cruciferous vegetables as you age,” says Dawn. “These are members of the cabbage family and include broccoli, cauliﬂower, Brussels sprouts, bok choy and kale.” These tasty greens are great fresh or cooked, providing plenty

of fiber to help keep your digestion on track, which is a concern for many as they age. But there’s more: The National Cancer Institute states that cruciferous vegetables may help reduce the risk of some cancers. “These dark-green powerhouses pack a nutritional punch that supports healthy aging, so discover recipes that include cruciferous vegetables and other 'antiaging’foods.” Dawn shares one of her favorite recipes featuring some of these ingredients. Omega 3 Burrito Makes 2 servings Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped red onion 2 tablespoons cream cheese 1 clove garlic, minced 4 Eggland’s Best eggs (large) 4 lacinato kale leaves, destemmed with leaves finely chopped 4 ounces sliced smoked salmon 2 10-inch whole-wheat tortillas salt and pepper to taste Directions: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot, add onion stirring occasionally until softened, approximately 3 minutes, then add garlic and cook for one minute. Add kale to skillet and toss to combine with garlic and onion. Continue sautéing for five minutes, or until kale becomes tender. Add Eggland’s Best eggs into skillet with kale and scramble until cooked through. Remove mixture from heat and set aside. If warm tortillas are desired, simply place them on a microwavable plate and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave in 30-second intervals until warm. Spread cream cheese on the tortillas and lay salmon onto tortilla. Spoon egg and kale mixture into center of tortillas. Roll up burrito-style, tucking in the ends and enjoy.

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Kyle Kaplan Alexandra Shipp as Sasha, Jesse Usher as John "JJ" Shaft, Samuel Jackson as John Shaft and Richard Roundtree as John Shaft, Sr. in New Line Cinema's action comedy "Shaft," a Warner Bros. Pictures release.

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Captain Marvel gets caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races.

SHAFT JJ, aka John Shaft Jr. (Usher), may be a cyber security expert with a degree from MIT, but to uncover the truth behind his best friend's untimely death, he needs an education only his dad can provide. Absent throughout JJ's youth, the legendary locked-and-loaded John Shaft (Jackson) agrees to help his progeny navigate Harlem's heroin-infested underbelly. And while JJ's own FBI analyst's badge may clash with his dad's trademark leather coat, there's no denying family. Besides, Shaft's got an agenda of his own, and a score to settle that's professional and personal.

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honDa 2016 CiviC

toyota 20 06 camry solara

ForD 2011 F150

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Room For Rent

Announcements antiques shoW & sale March 1-3, 2019 - Hours: Fri. 11-5, Sat. 10-5 and Sun. 11-4. Jewelry & Antiques Dealers, Crystal Repair, Cafe featuring Homemade food and desserts. Southampton Academy, 26495 Old Plank Rd., Courtland VA - $6 Adults, $2 students, under 5 free Bring in ad for $1 off admissison the reef JTA Ventures has applied for an ABC Mixed beverage on premise and Wine and Beer on premise license for 2913 Shore Drive Virginia Beach, Va 23451.

We currently have only 4 remaining females in this batch born 12/12. 1 is all black and 2 are cinnamon, 1 chocolate. The mother is a Neapolitan Mastiff and the father a Labrador. All shots up to date. This breed will grow very large (appx 150 lbs+) they have a loving sweet gentile giant temperament. $1000 each. Gorgeous girls! Only serious inquiries plz, call or text Daniel at 757-807-0796

estate & moving sales We Offer On-Site Tag Sales With A Knowledgeable & Courteous Sales Team. Over 45 Yrs. Exp. In Antiques, Estates & Moving Sales. Ref’s. Call Larry Zedd 422-4477.

Jeep 2005 WrangLer

Unlimited 2 door, 78,100 miles, AC, leather interior, hard top & soft top, automatic, power steering, power brakes, AM/FM, CD, garage kept, no off-road. $14,500 Call 757-925-4728

leXUs 2006 Gs 300

scottish terrier puppies Males (3/4 Terrier 1/4 Cairn Terrier) Vaccinated,vet checked,great Valentine’s present. $550 804-445-5586

consignments Wanted! Let us clean, sell, & finance your RV. Snyders RV 499-8000. info-We Will be at reduced Service 2/25 - to 3/7 due to re-paving. Thanks for your patience, Snyder’s RV 499-8000. www.snydersrv.com

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Special Edition. 4 door sedan. 79500 miles. Serious inquiries only. Call 757-748-4184

BUiCk 2011 LUCerne

CX. A/T, alloids, full loaded, won’t last! $8,750 (757) 717-1715 or (757) 963-2299

CadiLLaC 2009 Cts

boston terrier

boston terrier puppies All colors, CKC registered. $800-$1,000 252-315-6649 chihuahua pups

Healthcare Careers

SL500 Convertible, 1 owner, 54K mis., garage kept, service history by Benz dealer, hardtop convertible, new inspection, nav, leather, car cover. Runs & looks great. $16,900. Call for details 675-0288. Va. Dlr.

SS immaculate, beautiful black finish, auto, air, turbo, loaded, inspected $4990 757-439-8017. Va. Dlr. 757-4817777. Process Fee $375

Chevrolet 2010 impala

Coastal meChaniCal systems, llC Hiring: Competent Person, Marine Industrial Estimator, Outside Machinist, Outside Machinist Supervisor, Pipe Engineer (Auto Cad Required), Pipefitters, Pipe Shop Supervisor, Pipe Welder, Riggers, Safety/Competent Person, Ship Superintendent/Project Manager. Company offers benefits. Contact: avigo@coastalmechanicalsystems.net

Beautiful home raised multi generational hypoallergenic Labradoodles born Jan 13th ready on Mar 8th. $1,000 Call Tina at 804-824-3650

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Crew Cab, 4WD, 97K mis., serviced, clean. $12,500. 439-0582. vadlr

CHeVrOLet 2010 eXpress 1500

Conversion Van. Explorer Limited SE package. 93,927 miles. AC, Leather interior, TV, electric rear bed seat. Exc cond. $21,500 757-925-4728

CHeVrOLet 2012 CaMarO

2.5S Special Edition, looks and runs great, auto, air, loaded, inspected $3850 757-439-8017. Va. Dlr. 757-4817777. Process Fee $375

nissan 2008 aLtiMa

S. 83,000 miles. Loaded, sunroof, new inspection. $5,200 OBO Call: (757) 228-6656

LT. Extended cab, A/T, V8, excellent condition. 68,000 miles $15,950 (757) 717-1715 or (757) 963-2299

CHeVrOLet 2012 eQUinOX

S 2.5 115k, new inspection, push start, sunroof, loaded. $6,000 OBO (757) 228-6656

AWD, looks and runs great, auto, air, loaded, inspected $3650 757-4398017. Va. Dlr. 757-481-7777. Process Fee $375 toyota 20 03 avalon

XLE, 1 owner, garage kept, mint condition, auto, air, loaded, inspected. $3,650 757-439-8017. Va. Dlr. 757-4817777. Process Fee $375

HOnda 2008 Fit

virginia beach Atlantic Shores Retirement Community. Single family home on lake. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, eat-in kitchen, den, and open living/dining room. $225,000. Call (757) 481-6953.

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Sport hatchback, 4 door, 5 speed, Vtech, new inspection. $3800 OBO (757) 228-6656

honDa 2011 aCCorD

Limited, leather, roof. 71k miles, 1 owner, must see! $12,900. Dealer 757-717-1715 / 757-963-2299

nissan 2015 rOgUe

CHeVrOLet 2014 eQUinOX

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Private seller. Family owned. Blue. New brakes/rotors. Very reliable, 79k mi. $13,500. Ryan 757-681-0425

Chrysler 2010 pt CrUiser

A/T, alloids, must see! Excellent condition only 58,000 miles. $5695. (757) 717-1715 or (757) 963-2299 dodge 20 02 durango

SLT 4WD, mint condition, auto, air, leather, loaded, inspected 3rd ROW SEATS. $3,450. 757-439-8017. Va. Dlr. 757-481-7777. Process Fee $375 ford 1998 ranger

Flareside. Excellent condition, looks and runs great, 5 spd, inspected $3450 757-439-8017. Va. Dlr. 757-4817777. Process Fee $375 ford 20 02 expedition

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XLT 4WD Excellent condition, auto, air, loaded, inspected, runs perfect, 3rd row seats. $3,450 757-439-8017. Va. Dlr. 757-481-7777. Process Fee $375

ForD 2007 F150

XLT. 4WD.110,200 mis., clean, runs great, $11,900. 439-0582. va dlr LE. 40k mi., clean - $12,450! VA Dealer 757-717-1715 OR 757-963-2299

Select, A/T, alloids, chrome pkg, good miles $11,750 (757) 717-1715 or (757) 963-2299

absolutely ably acquiring autos All Makes & Models, Best Price Paid!! FREE TOWING. 757-749-8035

toyota 2012 Camry

EX. A/T, AC, sunroof, must see! Good condition, 66,000 miles. $10,950 (757) 717-1715 or (757) 963-2299

nissan 2014 patHFinder

53K mis., 4WD, new inspection, runs & looks great. 3rd row seating, alloys, $16,500. Call for details 675-0288. Va. Dlr.

Power heated leather seats, remote start, hands-free Bluetooth, sunroof, Sirius XM ready, lg backup camera viewer, split fold-down back seats, new tires & brakes. Well maintained. 73200 miles. $11000 OBO. Call 757761-0620

nissan 2012 aLtiMa

SE Loaded, 50k mi., $11,490. VA Dealer 757-717-1715 757-963-2299

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leXUs 2013 rX 350

Chevrolet 2010 silveraDo 1500

2.5 SL 89k, loaded, new inspection, leather, sunroof, push start. $5500 OBO (757) 228-6656

Loaded, 51k miles, still under warranty, $14,500. Call 757-408-4614

ForD 2013 taUrUs

A/T, AC, alloids, great condition, must see! $11,900. (757) 717-1715 or (757) 963-2299

AWD,serviced, clean, warr, 40,500 mis., $22,900. 439-0582. va dlr

subaru 20 02 forester

LT, 68K miles, clean, serviced, $6975. 439-0582. va dlr

Laredo 4X4, mint condition, auto, air, loaded, inspected. $4,650 757-4398017. Va. Dlr. 757-481-7777. Process Fee $375

merCeDes-BenZ 2012 e-Class

E350. AWD, heated seats, serviced, clean, warranty, 36K, $20,900. 4390582. va dlr

CHeVrOLet 1991 COrsiCa

Jeep 20 05 grand cherokee

54K mis., 4 door sedan, new inspection, 5 speed, runs & looks great. Great gas mileage. $7900. Call for details 675-0288. Va. Dlr.

CaDillaC 2016 Xts

Fully loaded, one owner, must see! Priced to sell $16,950. (757) 7171715 or (757) 963-2299

LTD. Leather, 3rd row $18,900 VA Dealer 757-717-1715 757-963-2299

Kia 2015 soUl

MaZda 2010 MaZda3

Ship Building/Ship Estate Sales Repair

CKC, champion line, Short and long hair, vetted, both parents here. Home raised. $595. Call 804-338-1228

labradoodle

Convertible/Hardtop, leather, new inspection, all serviced, new tires, runs & looks grand new. $8900. Call for details 675-0288. Va. Dlr.

New tires, white Sudan leather 83k miles. $4500 757-816-8369

toyota 2005 seQUoia

golden retriever mix pups First shots, dewormed. $350 each. 7wks 252-357-4829, 252-548-8327

hyUnDai 2016 santa Fe

nissan 2009 aLtiMa

Dental teChniCian LAB ONE is seeking Dental Technicians in both fixed & removable departments. Experienced only! Send resume to karen@labonedental.com or fax 757-455-8363 Red Boston female, 16 weeks old. Fully house trained and a sweet personality. $700 CKC registered 757567-4452 Located in Carrollton VA

volksWagen 20 08 gti

Low mileage, only 51,000 miles, excellent condition, garage housed. 1 owner, $8,000. 757-285-9925

chevrolet 20 08 impala

big, spunky rottie pups M&F avail. Tails, shots, microchip. Call Linda for info & appt. $1500 8042262392

4WD, great condition, auto, air, loaded, inspected $4850 757-439-8017. Va. Dlr. 757-481-7777. Process Fee $375

Chevrolet 2006 1500

MerCedes-BenZ 2005 s-CLass

LT, automatic, AC, 4 doors, very reliable, blue, 3.1 liter, $1,600 or best offer. 153,000 original miles, current inspection. 757-567-2265

akc english bulldogs Virginia Beach. Lilac carriers, 8 weeks old. $3,500. 267-650-6498

tOYOta 2017 Yaris

LinCOLn 2002 Ls

nissan 20 06 altima

Dogs, Cats, Other Pets

L. A/T, AC, new inspection, fully loaded. 28,000 miles $10,850 (757) 7171715 or (757) 963-2299

Trucks and SUVs

Has exc. motor & rebuilt trans. Needs left fender. $900 FIRM 757-672-5024

Development manaGer, Grants An Achievable Dream seeks a Development Manager, Grants. Visit www. achievabledream.org to apply. plUmBinG meChaniC Exp mech for our service dept. Must have own tools & 2 yrs exp running a srvc truck. Apply within. Discount Plumbing Inc.757-497-2115

honda 20 04 element

Diamond Jubilee Series. 56k orig mi, ex. cond! As is $4495 757-672-5024

MerCedes-BenZ 1988 300se

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dining room table Seats 6. Cherry w/ Queen Anne legs in ex. condition. $325 252-267-8309

tOYOta 2014 priUs C

Mint condition, garage kept, 1 owner, 6 speed, manual, inspected, loaded. $4,990 757-439-8017. Va. Dlr. 757-4817777. Process Fee $375

LinCOLn 1978 Mark V 4X4 Motor Home. Check It Out at Snyder’s RV 499-8000 www.snydersrv.com

gMC 2009 YUkOn

Denali XL. 69K mis., 4X4, navigation, leather, sunroof, TV/DVD, loaded, new inspection, warranty, looks great, $18,750. Call for details 6750288. Va. Dlr.

leXUs 2013 is 250

Loaded, 30k mi., $19,950 VA Dealer 757-717-1715 OR 757-963-2299

BUiCK 2003 parK avenUe

conference table Upscale 8 ft conference table with 8 armed & padded chairs in excellent condition. Asking $6,000 OBO Call: 757-318-7322 OR 757-373-0325

Navigation, AWD, serviced, clean, 101K mis., $8900. 439-0582. va dlr.

XLT. Navigation, serviced, clean, 78K mis., $15,900. 439-0582. va dlr.

Mini van, LE, mint condition, 1 owner, garage kept, auto, air, power sliders, stow away, inspected. $4,850. 757439-8017. Va. Dlr. 757-481-7777. Process Fee $375

VOLVO 2008 C70

yorkshire terrier AKC, Health Guar., Family Raised, shots, microchip, vet check 757-7787081 www.dynamoyorkies.com

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toyota 20 08 sienna

Great gas mileage - come see! Clean, ready to go! Ride today! $10,950 VA Dealer 757-717-1715 757-963-2299

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LX Good miles, must see! $14,900 VA Dealer 757-717-1715 757-963-2299

Travel/Camping Trailers

standard poodles **akc** Beautiful! Poodle puppies born on January 10th, ready on week of March 2nd. Cream pups and black pups, priced to sell. $1000. 757-3398390.

Estate Sales Estate Sales

virginia beach Near Town Center, 1 Rm, Full BA,$450-$500/month. 757-478-4175

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d & W garages 20x24’ $15,995; 24x24’ $17,995; 24x30’ $20,995; w/Slab & Vinyl Siding. 465-0115 or 362-1833. dandwgarages.com Frank’s siding & repairs Repairing Siding & Trim. Small & Large Jobs. Lic/Ins. Low Prices. BBB A+ RATING 757-227-8964 HOMe insULatiOn UNIVERSAL INSULATION DOCTOR Attic Insulation Crawl Space Insulation Free Inspections 757-502-0200

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J.k. rOOFing HandYMan Specializing in Leaks Repair, Roofing $1.99/Sqft. Siding & Gutters Residential & Commercial- (757) 345-9983 Licensed & Insured.

grass CUtting Weed eating, Blowing, Bushes & Mulch, Reasonable prices. Call 757-477-2158 LandsCape speCiaList For all your landscaping and lawn care needs give us a call. Renovations, monthly maintenance, mulching, shrub trimming. Buddy 757-535-0928 LeaF raking COMPLETE YARD WORKWeeding, mulching, trimming, planting & transplanting of grass, trees & shrubbery. Clean Ups, 25 Yrs Exp. 757-918-4152.

rOOFing Flat roofing, rubber, tar, coating, shingles, tin & slate repair. 757-718-1072

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