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An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, launches from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) to conduct their first missions over Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.
USS Kearsarge Harriers join fight against ISIL MCSA Ryre Arciaga
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Naval aviation rejoined the fight against ISIL Nov. 19, when AV-8B Harriers from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced) launched from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) to conduct their first missions over Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR). The last naval aviation missions in support of OIR were Oct. 17, from amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). “We will continue to work with our coalition partners to drive ISIL out of Iraq and Syria,” Commanding Officer of VMM-162 (REIN) Lt. Col. Brian T. Koch said. “We
operate around the clock to defend America, and to keep our families at home safe.” VMM-162 (REIN) is the aviation combat element of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), currently embarked with the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG). Capt. Augustus P. Bennett, commander, Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), said the Sailors and Marines under his charge are prepared for what lies ahead. “The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 26th MEU, along with our coalition partners are here to degrade and destroy ISIL’s current operations under OIR,” Bennett said.
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Local ship conducts exercise USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) fires its MK 45 5-inch lightweight gun during a live-fire exercise Nov. 18. Bainbridge, an Arleigh Burke-class guidedmissile destroyer is currently conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations.
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NMCP Corpsman Named Navy Medicine East Sailor of the Year By MC1 Gary Johnson Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Public Affairs
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Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Asterik Knotts, from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP), was selected as the Navy Medicine East (NME) 2015 Sailor of the Year (SOY). The announcement was made by Commander of NME Rear Adm. Terry Moulton during a ceremony Nov. 19, at NMCP. Twenty first class petty officers, one from each of the military treatment facilities and
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■ local winner Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Asterik Knotts, from NMCP, was selected from 20 first class petty officers, one from each of the military treatment facilities and commands that comprise NME.
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commands that comprise NME, competed for the honor. The competition included corpsmen, as well as members of rates that provide support in a medical setting. This is the second consecutive year that the NMCP candidate was selected for NME SOY. “It was truly a blessing to hear my name called, especially with the caliber of the candidates present,” Knotts said. “There were a lot of really qualified people who made up that group, and it made me feel really great, but very humbled.”
The ceremony began with remarks from host of the competition and Command Master Chief (CMC) of NME Command Master Chief Christopher Hill. “There was some very stiff competition this year, because all of the petty officers consistently perform at such high levels,” Hill said. “The regional CMCs had to put in some very long hours to make sure we picked the best candidate, and I am confident that we did.”
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KEEL LAYING The keel of the Arleigh Burke-class PCU Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) was laid Nov. 16, in Bath, Maine, signifying the beginning of the destroyer’s construction.
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Sailors aboard aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) said their goodbyes to friends and family prior to getting underway on a scheduled deployment Nov. 16. The current deployment is part of an on going rotation of forward-deployed forces to support maritime security operations in the U.S. 6th and 5th Fleet areas of operation. Truman, serving as the flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 8, completed a composite training unit exercise in September prior to deployment. “The Strike Group has operated and trained extensively to excel in complex and challenging scenarios designed to ensure deployment readiness,” Commander of CSG 8 Rear Adm. Bret Batchelder said. “We are ready. Our Sailors are dedicated,
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NAVAL WEAPONS STATION YORKTOWN HONORED BY NORWEGIAN VESSEL By QM3 LaDonna Lucas WPNSTA Yorktown Public Affairs
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Naval Weapons Station (WPNSTA) Yorktown was honored Nov. 10, by the Norwegian Intelligence Service (NIS) for its outstanding hospitality and support for the refurbishment of the surveillance ship, M/V Marjata IV. Marjata arrived at the Cheatham Annex (CAX) pier in the spring of 2015 and departed mid-November of this year. During the ship’s visit, WPNSTA Yorktown and its tenant commands were able to provide an insular lo-
cation and logistical support to the vessel and its crew. “On behalf of the [Norwegian] Department of Defense and the NIS, we would like to express our gratitude for your support,” the Norwegian program manager said. “The fact that we were able to use the gym, cabins, and the base facilities, the generosity has been excellent.” The Norwegian program manager presented the Commanding Officer of WPNSTA Yorktown Capt. Paul Haebler with a plaque to thank the base for all its support. The plaque displays the NIS crest. “The rose is the ‘rose of silence,’ which goes along with our intelligence service by keeping things
secret. The ravens come from Norse mythology and signify the ravens Huginn and Muninn that fly all over the world to bring information to Odin,” the program manager said. WPNSTA Yorktown provided the necessary support to assist Marjata with its mission this year. It provided the perfect location and support from Port Operations, Fire and Safety, and Public Works to accomplish its goal with logistical support. Making several visits this past year to the ship, the program manager for the NIS was exceptionally pleased with the month’s long support from the base.
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Brazilian school welcomes UNITAS Sailors for COMREL
The Naval Sea Systems Command Disability Program Manager and a severely injured Navy wounded warrior, who returned to active-duty, shared their stories, challenges, and goals at National Disability Employment Awareness Month events in October. See the full story at http://bit.ly/1N0PxxG.
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Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Chafee (DDG 90) and USS McFaul (DDG 74), joined sailors from Brazil, Chile and Mexico to participate in a community relations project (COMREL) at a local elementary school in Rio Grande Nov. 14, during UNITAS Atlantic (LANT) 2015. UNITAS LANT 2015 is hosted by the Brazilian navy and will include multiple warships, aircraft and submarines that will conduct operations in the Atlantic. UNITAS, conducted every year since 1960, is intended to train participating forces in a variety of maritime scenarios to test command and control forces at sea, while operating as a multi-national force to provide the maximum opportunity to improve interoperability. During the COMREL in Rio Grande, service members provided a fresh coat of paint to the exterior of the building and many of the school’s classrooms, which supports the education of 350 students in grades first through ninth. Sailors were not alone in their efforts to update Alcides Barcelos Elementary School’s 45-year old structure’s interior, the school’s principal worked side-by-side with the volunteers. “For us to receive these Sailors from various countries, willing to give their time to come and help us repair our school is an amazing sight," Alcides Barcelos Principal Panto Roberto-Forseca said. “This school is the center of the community and especially for these children, so the new paint will give them renewed spirits to come back to school.” COMRELs serve to enhance service member involvement
MC2 Adam Henderson Navy Councilor 1st Class Nathan Bernette, assigned to USS McFaul (DDG 74), scrapes paint away from a wall Nov. 14, at a local elementary school in Rio Grande, Brazil.
with local communities, fostering goodwill and enhancing the partnerships between the U.S. and partner nations. “I have been in the Navy for more than 15 years and participated in a dozen of these events, from Maine to Malaysia, to Thailand to Chile, and now here in Brazil,” Fire Controlman 1st Class Autumn O’Malley said. “When you see the kids come in and see what we are doing, whether it’s fixing chairs or painting walls, their expressions just light-up and that makes all the work worth it. Whether its dirty, stinky, or smelly; to know we are helping make a difference all around the world makes these types of events so worthwhile.” This event is one of several opportunities the Sailors will have to engage with the local community and partner nation service members during this year’s exercise. This is the first of two COMRELs that are scheduled to take place during UNITAS LANT 2015, with the second to occur in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. UNITAS, which means "unity" in Latin, is a demonstration of the U.S. commitment to the region and to the value of the strong relationships forged between our partner militaries.
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The amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) hosted distinguished visitors in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan during a reception in port Aqaba, Nov. 19. See the full story at http://bit.ly/1SX0rVg.
USS MITSCHER WELCOMES NEW OMBUDSMAN The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) welcomed Julie Farris as the new command ombudsman Nov. 3. Ombudsmen are spouses of Sailors who volunteer for the position, and are appointed by the commanding officer. The ombudsman program was started by then Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Elmo “Bud” Zumwalt, Jr. in the 1970s as a way to improve communication between commands and the families of Sailors. See the full story at http://bit.ly/1MsMtc0.
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THEODORE ROOSEVELT DEPARTS 7TH FLEET, ENTERS 3RD FLEET By MC3 Jennifer Case USS Theodore Roosevelt Public Affairs
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NAVSUP FLC Norfolk recognizes LSR training accomplishments By Jim Kohler NAVSUP FLC Norfolk Office of Corporate Communications
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Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk recognized 21 officers, Sailors and civilian employees who completed one or more of the three levels of qualification certifying them as Logistics Support Representatives (LSRs) in a ceremony Nov. 4. All 21 are assigned to the NAVSUP FLC Norfolk Logistics Support Center (LSC). The LSC is the afloat customer’s single gateway for face-to-face waterfront logistics services. They are an extension of the afloat supply department of today, positioned to shift the workload from the afloat customer to shorebased resources. They stand ready to assist the afloat supply officer to succeed in the day-today mission of the Supply Department. LSRs can efficiently track and coordinate any requirements a supply officer may have, from help in obtaining vehicles to delivering mail to the ship. While a ship is in port, LSRs can
assist with supply related evolutions such as bearer walkthroughs to ensure the most efficient use of a Sailor’s time. At NAVSUP FLC Norfolk, the training covers functional areas such as FLC organizations and partners, afloat supply department organization, Logistics Support Center fundamentals, and husbanding support. The training used the NAVSUP Global Logistics Support (GLS) established personnel qualification standards, which encompass three levels – apprentice, journeyman and master LSR – and concentrated on completing all required sections for the apprentice-level standard with the goal of preparing course attendees for the final qualification board. The most recent group of qualifiers included five apprentices, 15 journeymen, and one master level LSR – the first ever from NAVSUP FLC Norfolk to qualify at that level. “Though it wasn’t mandatory, this training is extremely beneficial,” NAVSUP FLC Norfolk Logistics Support Officer Lt.
Cmdr. Derek Jones said. “It will definitely help us be ready to support our customers, and it will certainly help me be a mentor to younger Sailors.” Jones stated there are plans to offer this training to the fleet so they can have a better understanding of the processes LSRs use to assist their customers, and that it will also help fleet Sailors to become more proficient. While completion of the training doesn’t result in any additional consideration towards advancement, it makes Sailors more competitive by exposing them to more processes and helps to develop a more well-rounded Sailor. NAVSUP FLC Norfolk, one of eight fleet logistics centers under NAVSUP GLS, provides operational logistics, business and support services to fleet, shore and industrial commands with 37 separate locations in three Navy regions. Connect with NAVSUP FLC Norfolk at on.fb.me/1HZXZNl. NAVSUP GLS provides global logistics for a global Navy. The organization is made up of more than 6,500 military and civilian logistics professionals operating from 105 locations worldwide providing an extensive array of integrated global logistics and contracting services to Navy, Marine Corps, joint operational units, and allied forces across all warfare enterprises.
The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) departed the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations and entered the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations Nov. 13. While in U.S. 7th Fleet, Roosevelt participated in Exercise Malabar 15 with the Indian navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, made a port visit to Singapore and hosted Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter and Malaysia’s Defense Minister. “Our time in 7th Fleet was certainly well spent and eventful,” Commander of Carrier Strike Group 12 Rear Adm. Roy Kelley said. “Malabar 15 was an excellent opportunity to build relationships and improve interoperability with our Indian navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force counterparts. It was also a pleasure to host Secretary of Defense Carter. It was great for our crew members to hear, from the highest levels, why their service matters and how it is having a direct impact every day.” Roosevelt’s entrance into U.S. 3rd Fleet marks the final phase of the ship’s 8.5 month deployment before pulling in to its new homeport of San Diego. “It has been an arduous eight months and the crew has done a superb job, and I am incredibly proud of their accomplishments.” Commanding Officer of Roosevelt Capt. Craig Clapperton said. “I look forward to finishing strong and bringing Theodore Roosevelt to her new home in San Diego.” Before the 2015 deployment officially ends Roosevelt will pick up friends and family for a five-day Tiger Cruise that concludes in San Diego. It is the first time Roosevelt will pull into San Diego in the ship’s 29-year history. Roosevelt’s change of homeport is part of a three-carrier swap that includes USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, and USS George Washington (CVN 73), which is on her way to her new homeport in Norfolk.
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In 5th Fleet AOR Continued from front “The combined ARG-MEU team is an expeditionary Navy [and] Marine Corps force that stands ready and has been trained for these types of operations. We’re here to assure our allies, deter any adversaries and provide a persistent U.S. presence here in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.” In addition to naval aviation missions against ISIL in support of OIR, the Marines and Sailors of the ARG-MEU team are deployed throughout the region conducting various missions, including theater security cooperation and maritime security operations. The Kearsarge ARG arrived in the U.S. 5th Fleet Nov. 1. The U.S. 5th Fleet’s area of operations encompasses about 2.5 million square miles of the Middle East’s maritime reaches and includes the Arabian Gulf, Red Sea, Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea and parts of the Indian Ocean.
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Fire Controlman 3rd class Tyler Swain stands in front of the aft close-in weapons system on board the USS Bulkeley (DDG 84).
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USS Bulkeley Sailor responds to car crash By MC3 Michael Lieberknecht Navy Public Affairs Support Element East
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A Sailor deployed aboard the guidedmissile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) pulled a man from a truck involved in a high-speed car crash Nov. 15. Fire Controlman 3rd Class Tyler Swain and his family were driving away from a Wells Fargo bank in Norfolk when they heard police sirens. The family watched as two police cruisers chased a car moving at approximately 100 mph when the vehicle collided with a truck. The truck flipped into the air and landed on a nearby SUV. “As soon as I saw it happen, I just got out of my truck, it was instinct,” Swain said. Swain’s family pulled over, he and his mother, Frances Swain, ran to the flipped truck. They looked in a window to check the condition of the driver. Frances opened the door, which was facing up, as Swain climbed on top of the vehicle, pulled the man out from the truck, and assisted the man to safety. “The Navy has always taught us to help others. It doesn’t matter if it’s Navy or a
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Marines, assigned to VMM 162 (REIN) of 26th MEU, perform last minute checks of an AV-8B Harrier before launching from USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) to conduct their first missions over Iraq in support of OIR.
civilian, the military teaches you to help people in need,” Swain said. After the man was settled on the side of the road waiting for police assistance, he thanked the Swains. “He came over and shook my hand, thanked me, asked me my name and wanted to tell me he appreciated everything I did,” Swain said. The rescue took place the day before Tyler began a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility as part of Carrier Strike Group 8. “I thought it was pretty cool,” said Fire Controlman 2nd Class Matthew McMeans. “He told me the story, and I thought ‘Heck of a last day in port.’” McMeans works on Bulkeley’s aft close-in weapons system with Swain. He said Swain’s story is getting around the ship pretty quickly, but Swain is humble about the experience, a normal guy placed in an extraordinary situation. Bulkeley is currently deployed with the Carrier Strike Group 8 in support of maritime security operations and theater security operation cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th fleet areas of responsibility.
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and staff, is approximately 5,000 Continued from front skilled and tremendously enthusiastic serving our nation.” Many Sailors aboard Truman are experiencing deployment for the first time. “I’m so excited to finally be underway,” Ship’s Serviceman Seaman J. A. Rodriguez said. “I’ve never been outside of the country before, so I’m looking forward to seeing different countries and experiencing other cultures.” Maritime security operations set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment, and complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. The operations also deny international terrorists use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack, or to illegally transport personnel, weapons or other material. “We’ve reached the point we have trained for – deployment,” Commanding Officer of Truman Capt. Ryan Scholl said. “We are ready and you can trust we will do a spectacular job.” Truman can travel in excess of 30 knots, and has a crew of approximately 3,000.
Knotts grew up in New London, North Carolina, and currently serves as the leading petty officer of NMCP’s Emergency Medicine Department. Her position makes her responsible for leading 65 enlisted Sailors who are divided into four teams and work various shifts around the clock in the department. She is responsible for handling the daily schedules of each Sailor, as well as handling all administrative duties required or requested. “What I do is very rewarding to me, and I feel that way every day when I come to work and see my Sailors being motivated to work hard and excel in their professional and personal lives,” Knotts said. “I love getting to inspire my Sailors and showing them just how great the Navy can be for them.” She joined the Navy in 2004 after speaking with a recruiter and being told about career and pay opportunities she would have. Since then, she has served in various roles at commands across the globe, including aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72); Marine Corps Air Station, Beaufort, South Carolina; and 3rd Marine Logistics Group, Okinawa, Japan. “All of my commands have had things that make them great and have let me have some pretty awesome experi-
It has been an incredible process to prepare for this, and I am extremely thankful for my chain of command for all their help and support.” -Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Asterik Knotts ences,” Knotts said. “I am very thankful for all those great experiences and my current chain of command that led me to this point.” During the process leading up to the board and selection, Knotts spent a lot of time studying naval history and refreshing her knowledge in various topics that included Navy and DOD regulations. She also was given the opportunity to prepare during multiple mock oral boards, and thanked those who helped her prepare. “It has been an incredible process to prepare for this, and I am extremely thankful for my chain of command for all their help and support,” Knotts said. “They offered me very honest and insightful feedback on what I did well and the areas in which I could improve. I was very nervous walking into that board with 20 command master chiefs and the equally deserving competition. All my hard work paid off.” The first class petty officer finalists brought with them many distinguishing accomplishments, including civic and community activities and
Adm. James Caldwell visits Newport News Sailors By MC3 Aaron T. Kiser USS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs
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MC3 M. J. Lieberknecht Sailors man the rails as guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) gets underway.
With the embarked air wing and staff, the number rises to about 5,000. CSG 8 consists of aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68), Destroyer Squadron 28, and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destoryers: USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), USS Gonzalez (DDG 66), USS Ramage (DDG 61) and USS Gravely (DDG 107).
fitness standards. During the boards, they were tested on their professional military knowledge, leadership, military bearing, Navy core values and current events. Knotts thought highly of her fellow candidates throughout the process and the time spent with them. “We were all like family from the second we met, and we all got to experience this in an environment where everyone was very supportive,” Knotts said. “This has been a very humbling experience, and I am looking forward to getting the opportunity to go represent my Navy Medicine East family and hopefully bring it back home.” Knotts will next compete for selection as Navy Medicine Sailor of the Year against other regional SOYs within Navy Medicine. If selected, she will advance to the Navy’s Shore Sailor of the Year competition. In the meantime, her senior enlisted leaders will coordinate mock oral boards and various activities to assist in preparing her for the next level.
Director of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program Adm. James Caldwell, Jr. visited the Newport News Shipyard (NNS) Nov. 16, to speak to Sailors assigned to ships and submarines, in construction or maintenance periods, at NNS. This was the first time Caldwell visited NNS since being appointed director of the program. As part of his visit, he addressed Sailors and shipbuilders in the Virginiaclass Submarine Consolidated Facility. During his speech, Caldwell mentioned the importance of getting warships out into the fleet and the significant impact they have on international security. “Having an increased naval presence is important to the world,” Caldwell said. “We can help calm conflicting nations by having ships in areas they’re needed in.” Caldwell touched on the fact that, historically, having a strong Navy was crucial during the early year’s of our country, and highlighted that today’s modern fighting
force comes from proud traditions of naval service. “Water served as protection for our budding nation,” Caldwell said. “It helped protect our trade and invested interest in commerce when our nation started.” As Caldwell addressed the crowd, Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Krystal Clark, assigned to aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), listened along with many other Sailors, and shared the impression his words had on her. “I’ve always felt that the U.S. has had a long history of excellence, and hearing the admiral talk about it makes me proud to be a Sailor,” Clark said. “By talking to us about the importance of our jobs, it helps me realize the gravity of the position we’re all in. I keep in mind ship, shipmate, self.” After speaking to the Sailors, Caldwell and employees of Naval Sea Systems Command toured Lincoln. Lincoln is undergoing refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) at Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries in Newport News. Lincoln is the fifth aircraft carrier to undergo RCOH, a major life-cycle milestone.
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COMNAVSURFLANT PREPARES TO WELCOME USS THOMAS HUDNER By MC2 Jamie Cosby SURFLANT Public Affairs
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The keel of the Arleigh Burkeclass guided-missile destroyer PCU Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) was laid Nov. 16, in Bath, Maine, signifying the beginning of the destroyer’s construction. Expected to be commissioned in Boston in the fall of 2018, the ship is named after a naval aviator who recieved the Medal of Honor for displaying uncommon valor during the Korean War Battle of Chosin Reservoir, retired Capt. Thomas J. Hudner, Jr. Hudner was honored for actions taken after his wingman Ensign Jesse L. Brown, the first African American naval aviator to fly in combat, was shot down. Under
extremely adverse conditions, Hudner purposefully crashed his own aircraft in an attempt to save Brown, then he and a rescue pilot, unsuccessfully attempted to free Brown from the wreckage. “I couldn’t bear the thought that he was down there and there was no way to get him out,” Hudner said. He added that he couldn’t get over having the ship named after him, but that it provided him “a great sense of responsibility and recognition.” His story was chronicled in the recently-released “Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice.” PCU Thomas Hudner will be the 66th Arleigh Burke-class destroyer to join the Navy. Cmdr. Nathan Scherry will be the ship’s first com-
manding officer. “I am extremely humbled and grateful for the opportunity to command a new construction ship, and I’m especially proud of being selected to take command of a ship named after one of our nation’s heroes” Scherry said. “As the ship’s first commanding officer, my primary responsibility will be to build the crew and get everybody ready for operational tasking.” Scherry said PCU Thomas Hudner will be one of the nation’s most technologically advanced and capable warships. It will be the first of the technology insertion destroyers, which means it will gain elements of a next generation of Arleigh Burke-class destroyers known as Flight III. The improvements will include: better on board power-gen-
SURFLANT hosts CMC training symposium We saw a need to get the CMCs together. Get on the same page, and hopefully, we can get many of them together once a quarter.” -SURFLANT CMDCM Scott Kelley By MC1 Josue Escobosa SURFLANT Public Affairs
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Aiming to improve leadership and increase ship readiness across the surface force, Naval Surface Force Atlantic (SURFLANT), hosted a Wa-
terfront Command Master Chief (CMC) Training Symposium, Nov. 12. Designed to inform senior enlisted leadership about the importance of interpersonal relationships and available programs across the surface force, nearly 30 command
master chiefs shared lessons learned and ideas during the training. “This symposium is the first of its kind and is meant to give relevant training to SURFLANT’s top enlisted leadership,” Force Master Chief Jack Callison said. “It
Courtesy photo Prospective Commanding Officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer PCU Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) Cmdr. Nathan Scherry, left, the ship’s namesake retired Capt. Thomas Hudner, and the prospective Executive Officer Cmdr. Tony Matos pose for a photo outside of Mr. Hudner’s house in Concord, Mass.
eration systems, increased automation and next generation weapons, sensors and electronics. “With the improvements and a well-trained, seasoned crew, Hudner will be able to carry out our
was a great opportunity for our waterfront CMCs to express their views and insights in a forum-based training environment. I am looking forward to future symposiums, continually providing our leadership with up-to-date information and resources they can use to keep our Sailors informed.” “Leadership is a skill set,” Fleet Chief Petty Officer Training Team Lead Command Master Chief (CMDCM) Larry Linton said. “If we don’t train and refresh our leaders, it’s a skill set that can diminish over time. It’s important that we come in and train and talk to our leaders about how we can improve.” The event included a number of topics intended to reinforce and refresh waterfront leaders regarding programs available to ships and
nation’s tasking with unsurpassed honor, courage and commitment,” Scherry said. For more information about Arleigh Burke-class destroyers please visit 1.usa.gov/1Hl1gED.
their Sailors, such as Maintenance and Material Management (3M), Navy Center for Language, and the new Common Support Directorate procedures. “There was some good information on a variety of things: 3M, ethics, leadership; it was all pretty invaluable,” Arleigh Burke-class guidedmissile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) CMDCM Micheal Andreen said. “I got a lot of good contacts from this, other CMCs and program leads to help my ship improve.” The training also addressed the importance of ethics, sailorization and leadership relationships. The speakers focused on the importance of taking care of Sailors and leaders taking care of themselves, and programs available
to provide assistance. “Having just come back from deployment a couple of weeks ago, stress is high and there are definitely areas and topics that need to be addressed,” Andreen said. “I felt the training pointed me in the right direction to help with a lot of the stressors associated with coming home. Suicide prevention is an ever-important subject, especially in a time where stress is high and thankfully, it was one of the areas covered today.” “We saw a need to get the CMCs together. Get on the same page, and hopefully, we can get many of them together once a quarter,” SURFLANT CMDCM Scott Kelley said. “We focus so much on training our Sailors and sort of forget it’s just as important to train ourselves.”
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Kearsarge Sailors, Marines conduct daily operations
MCSA Ryre Arciaga Sailors assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 work on an extended weapons station of an MH-60S Seahawk aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3).
Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Edward Alvarado, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, performs corrosion prevention maintenance on the door of an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3).
■ about the ship The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.
Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Elizabeth Olivas prepares for color guard practice in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3).
MC2 Shamira Purifoy Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit run on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3).
MC2 Shamira Purifoy MC2 Shamira Purifoy Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Michael Feliciano, right, and Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Matthew Love position an MV-22 Osprey on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3).
MCSA Ryre Arciaga Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit move cargo on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during a vertical replenishment with the Military Sealift Command USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3).
MC2 Travis DiPerna Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Ryan Hatcher demonstrates security force compliance techniques in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3).
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Abraham Lincoln hosts Fall Blood Drive for ASBP
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NMCP’S DIABETES BOOT CAMP MAKES POSITIVE DIFFERENCE By MC1 Liz Vlahos Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Public Affairs
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Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) staff held their ďŹ fth annual Diabetes Boot Camp, Nov. 13, inside the Endocrinology Clinic and along the main hallway of the Charette Health Care Center. Diabetes Boot Camp is a one-stop shop for patients with diabetes to complete their annual appointments and health checks at one time. Services offered included foot checks, immunizations, glucometer troubleshooting, neuropathy checks, laboratory work, retinal exams, A1C tests – which check a patient’s average blood sugar over the past three months – and one-on-one diabetes education. “We’re trying to target people who have fallen behind in their diabetic testing and control,â€? NMCP’s Internal Medicine Department Head and an endocrinologist Cmdr. Michael Galitz said. “Population Health helps us identify known diabetics who haven’t had labs done in over a year, or A1Cs that are out of standards, or haven’t had eye exams or other testing done that should be done every year. We try to get them caught up as much as we can in the things they need to do, and when they ďŹ nish, everybody who comes today gets to sit down with a certiďŹ ed diabetes educator. That educator will pull it all together and teach them about why this is important.â€? Diabetes Boot Camp also offered educational displays and classes on smoking cessation, insulin pumps – an alternative to daily insulin injections – dental health, foot health and care, meal planning and diet management, and blood glucose management. A highlight of the Diabetes Boot Camp was a Zumba class to emphasize the importance of a daily exercise routine for diabetics. From the outside looking in, it can be difďŹ cult to tell whether or not someone is living with diabetes. What goes on behind the curtain, however, is a completely different story. The life of a diabetic revolves around regulating blood sugar. High blood sugar can have negative effects on circulation and, over time, lead to complications such as diabetic retinopathy, which causes blindness; neuropathy, the loss of feeling in the feet and hands; high blood pressure; heart disease; and kidney failure.
Diabetes is a metabolic disease that involves the production and metabolism of insulin, which regulates the amount of sugar in the blood. Though the disease generally falls into one of two categories, the key indicator of diabetes is high blood sugar levels over a prolonged time period. Type 1, or insulin-dependent diabetes, occurs when the pancreas completely quits producing insulin or produces it in negligible amounts. Type 2, or non-insulin dependent diabetes, occurs when the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin or the body does not use the insulin effectively. Regardless of which type a patient has, without sufďŹ cient insulin metabolism, the patient’s blood sugar reaches levels that, over time, may endanger the health and life of the patient. “When you have high blood sugar, the sugar attaches to different proteins and causes changes that produce toxins or free radicals that can attack various organs. High blood sugar is also linked to cholesterol problems, and can increase blockages in the arteries. So there’s a deďŹ nite link to diabetes and heart disease and other vascular problems,â€? Galitz said. “These complications are much easier to treat if they’re caught early. The risk of complication is less if your blood sugar is under control, but when you do have complications, we can usually do something to affect them early. If we ďŹ nd it late in the process, it’s more difďŹ cult to treat.â€? Diabetics must ensure their blood sugar levels remain within an acceptable level, which means checking levels several times a day. All diabetics have to plan meals and exercise carefully, so as not to cause drastic changes in blood sugar. During meal planning, they track carbohydrates in the food they eat. “It’s something I think about every day, before I put anything in my mouth,â€? retired Capt. Sam Howard, who was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes shortly after retirement in 2013, said. “The positive aspect of it is that it forces me to think through healthy choices. My family and I eat a lot more ďŹ ber, and we’re more conscious of our protein intake. We’re more highly aware of the impact that our food choices can make in our bodies and in our lives. My wife and I share meal plan-
â– from TRICARE The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization created World Diabetes Day in 1991 because of the escalating health threat posed by diabetes. The IDF estimates that by 2040, over 640 million people may be living with diabetes.
By MC2 William Blake USS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs
People who think they might have diabetes must visit a physician for diagnosis. Common diabetes symptoms include: â– Frequent urination â– Excessive thirst â– Unexplained weight loss â– Extreme hunger â– Sudden vision changes â– Tingling or numbness in hands or feet Keep in mind, some people may have no symptoms at all. For a complete list of symptoms and information on the types of diabetes, visit 1.usa.gov/1CIJwQN.
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Sailors aboard aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) held a blood drive at Huntington Hall in Newport News, Nov. 13, to support the Armed Forces Blood Program (ASBP). The ASBP offers a frontline supply of blood to service members in need. This is the third blood drive Lincoln has participated in since entering its Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH). Ninety-seven Lincoln Sailors registered to donate blood and 72 were able to donate. These donations will have a positive impact in the lives of service members who may someday need this blood. The two previous drives held this year had 162 registrations and 123 donors. Lincoln is currently undergoing RCOH at Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries in Newport News. Lincoln is the ďŹ fth aircraft carrier to undergo RCOH, a major life-cycle milestone. Once RCOH is complete, Lincoln will be one of the most modern and technologically advanced aircraft carriers in the eet, and will continue to be a vital part of the nation's defense. For more news from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), visit www.navy.mil/local/ cvn72/.
TRICARE covers diabetic supplies through the pharmacy and medical benefits. Your doctor can do screenings, answer your questions, explain what a diagnosis means and provide details about best treatments.
ning and preparation responsibilities, and our meal choices tend to be on the higher protein side and more carbohydrate managed.� “My diagnosis has actually increased my exercise,� retired Fire Controlman Emmett Williams, who was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in June, said. “I used to walk a lot, now I started jogging, weight lifting, just trying to get back in the swing of things when I was in the military. I think if you take this boot camp for what it is and get the information you need, it will work well for you. Some of the ladies here were directing me to all these different resources, and it was great. I would never even have known any of this information was available had I not attended.� “This has been a success every year,� Galitz said. “The people who come are always very happy with how things work, and we plan to continue doing this into the future.�
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NHRC Sailors volunteer aboard USS Midway Museum Active-duty personnel from the Naval Health Research Center (NHRC) volunteered aboard USS Midway Museum Nov. 12, to help keep this piece of naval history ship-shape. A researcher at NHRC Cmdr. Abigail Marter organized the event as an opportunity to give back to the local community while also building camaraderie among NHRC’s active-duty staff.  see B7
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Forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD6) hosted an allhands call by Commander of U.S. 7th Fleet Vice Adm. Joseph P. Aucoin Nov. 18. Sailors and Marines from Richard; Fleet Activities, Sasebo; and all tenant commands in the Sasebo area attended the event. Aucoin assumed command of U.S. 7th Fleet in September 2015 and this was his ďŹ rst opportunity
to introduce himself to his forces in the Sasebo area. “I wanted to say thank you for the work you have done this year,â€? Aucoin said. “The Western PaciďŹ c is a maritime area of responsibility, and our amphibious capability is needed by so many countries here. What you did in Talisman Sabre and in the humanitarian response for Saipan and Tinian, showed our allies and partners the capability we have to support stability and security in this region. Job well-done.â€? Aucoin also spoke about the importance our partnership with
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Commander of U.S. 7th Fleet Vice Adm. Joseph Aucoin salutes side boys as he boards USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). “Working with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force is so important,â€? Aucoin said. “I personally believe that the security and stability that we have in this region right now is primarily due to the great relationship shared by the United States Navy and the JMSDF.â€? Aucoin also took questions from Sailors and Marines, and discussed topics such as Sailors looking out for one another, current affairs, future naval eet development and the U.S. 7th Fleet liberty policy.
He later conducted an all-hands call on board the ship (above photo).
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The Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C., honors over 58,000 service members who died in service to their nation. In November a mobile, half-scale version of the memorial, known as The Wall That Heals, came to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley. Vice Commander of Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division Capt. Karl Andina helped welcome the mobile display during an emotional ceremony at the library Nov. 19. Taking the stage after Ron Reyes, whose 19-year-old father died in Vietnam just four weeks after his birth, Andina struggled with the emotion of the moment. “As a father, I cannot imagine not having the chance to know my children,� Andina said. “Your story touches me
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The Chief of Naval Personnel has announced the Navy's OfďŹ ce of Outreach and Engagement (OPNAV N134) is currently accepting nominations for the 2016 Captain Joy Bright Hancock and Master Chief Anna Der-Vartanian Leadership Awards, Nov. 17. The Captain Joy Bright Hancock and Master Chief Anna Der-Vartanian Leadership Awards are presented annually to recognize and honor the inspirational and visionary leadership of Navy service members, whose ideals and dedication, foster a positive working environment, while reinforcing and furthering the integration of women into the Navy. Nominations are broken into ďŹ ve categories: senior ofďŹ cer (O4 and senior); junior ofďŹ cer (O1-O3); limited duty ofďŹ cers and warrant ofďŹ cers (W2-O3E); senior enlisted (E7-E9) and junior enlisted (E5-E6).
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MY GRAVY’S BETTER THAN YOUR GRAVY By Lisa Smith Molinari Military Spouse Contributor
We do it every year. We cut out recipes. We make lists. We go to the commissary. We elbow each other out of the way to grab turkeys, cranberries, yams, and mini-marshmallows. We jam enough food into our pantries to feed an Army or Navy, as it were. Why? Because it’s Thanksgiving, of course! When our guests politely ask, “What can we bring?” we are faced with an interesting dilemma. On one hand, our brains are about to explode over all the details of hosting, so contributions would be nice. But on the other hand, we have envisioned holiday meals using our own family traditions, and what if our guests bring dishes that are weird and unfamiliar? I experienced this phenomenon twenty years ago, when we lived in base housing at Fort Ord, just outside of Monterey, California. Unable to fly back east to spend the holiday with our relatives, we accepted an invitation to have Thanksgiving dinner at another family’s house down the street. “What can I bring?” I asked the other wife. “Uh, well, um ... ,” she stuttered nervously, “I’ll get back to you on that.” I fancied myself a pretty darned good cook back in those days (before kids turned my brain to mush and our staple food into mac-n-cheese, mind you) and was looking forward to contributing to the meal. “What? But, you’ve got to let me bring something,” I pleaded. “Well, alright then, how ‘bout you bring the frozen corn.” Frozen corn? Are you kidding me? She wasn’t. Over the next few days, I hounded the other spouse, offering my delectable Sausage Apple Pecan Cornbread Dressing, my rich Guiness Gravy, my addictive Swiss Onion Bread, my snappy Waldorf Salad. She resisted, but finally
Lisa’s “Better Than Yours” Gravy Directions: 1. Simmer giblets and turkey neck in a covered two-quart pot of water with quartered onion, chunks of carrot and celery, salt and pepper, while you cook your turkey. 2. Strain.You should have 3 cups of stock; add chicken broth if necessary. 3. Shake one cup of the stock with 3 tablespoons flour in a jar with a lid. 4. When the turkey is done, remove to a platter and pour the drippings into a fat separator. 5. Deglaze the roasting pan by putting it over low heat on the stovetop, adding 1.5 cups water (can also use wine, broth or Guiness). 6. Stir to dissolve the intensely flavorful brown bits left on the bottom. 7. Pour the flour-stock mixture into the pan and stir while simmering 3 minutes. 8. Add the rest of the stock, and the pan drippings (not the fat), and cook over medium high heat for 15 minutes stirring constantly, until thickened.
agreed to let me bring a lousy pumpkin pie and a tub of Cool Whip. I swallowed my disappointment that Thanksgiving – along with her boring stuffing and starchy gravy – and resolved to make what I wanted from then on. However, year after year, the same dilemma kept cropping up. Whether host or guest, military spouses really don’t like to give up their holiday traditions. But at the same time, we are often in unfamiliar places where we feel the urge to reach out to other military families for companionship during the holidays. I realized that, unless we want to spend Thanksgiving stubbornly alone with our coveted recipes, we’d better learn to compromise. If I am a guest at someone else's house, I won’t turn my nose up at the hostess’ fancy homemade cranberry sauce because I secretly love the canned stuff. I won’t judge my host if he doesn’t brine the bird, and then make passive aggressive comments like, “Could you pass the canned gravy? I think a little breast meat is stuck in my throat.” I won’t be bitter that I wasn’t able to show off my Pecan Cheesecake with the Gingersnap Crust. Instead, I'll shut my pumpkin pie hole and gladly eat whatever my
host serves. If I host, I'll let my guests bring their Tex Mex corn soufflé even if it clashes with my Ambrosia. I can give up my beloved Swiss Onion Bread just this once, and let them bring their Gammie’s Poppy Seed Loaf if it makes them feel at home. Who really cares if my friend has a different take on sweet potatoes – surely, no one has ever died from not eating marshmallows. I’ll survive, and probably gain ten pounds in the process. Besides, this is the time of year that we’re supposed to think about all the things we’re thankful for, and isn’t that being able to celebrate the holidays with our family and friends? Not the Green Bean Casserole with the Frenchfried onions, for Pete’s sake. Think of it this way: good friends and family are the meat and potatoes of life. The food? Well, no matter whether it’s canned, powdered, or slow cooked from the drippings, it’s just the gravy. Currently stationed in Newport, Rhode Island, Lisa is a 20-year Navy spouse and mother of three teenagers, whose award-winning columns appear in military and civilian newspapers nationwide, and on her blog, themeatandpotatoesoflife.com. Follow Lisa @MolinariWrites.
What TRICARE beneficiaries need to know about open enrollment, health insurance marketplace TRICARE
It’s time for open enrollment; the time of year when people can enroll in or change their health insurance plan. The open enrollment period for HealthCare.gov is Nov. 1, to Jan. 31, 2016, for 2016 coverage. How does this affect you? Most TRICARE beneficiaries don’t need to worry about open enrollment. However, for beneficiaries who are not eligible for TRICARE coverage, have lost or are losing coverage, or may qualify to purchase a TRICARE premium-based health plan (TYA, TRR, TRS or CHCBP) you can utilize this open enrollment period to see if there are other health coverage options that work best for you and your family. If you want to explore your local coverage options outside of TRICARE, go to Health-
Care.gov. You can find out if you qualify for financial assistance and review coverage plans offered in your area without having to submit an application. Just indicate that you don’t currently have coverage when using the portal. When using the portal, go to the “Individual and Families” tab on HealthCare.gov, and click the “Get Coverage” tab. From there, click the “$ Will You Save?” section near the middle of the web page. After selecting your initial options, use “Get Ready to Apply” where you can enter family size, income and your state and zip code of residence to get an estimate of available coverage and costs, including available plans, premiums, and cost shares. If you are under 30, you can get personalized health coverage options on HealthCare.gov here. After exploring the Health Insurance Mar-
ketplace options, you can use TRICARE.mil to compare TRICARE premium based coverage and costs to the marketplace plans.You can also compare TRICARE plans online with our “Compare Plans” tool. If you need additional help, call the HealthCare.gov toll free line (800) 318-2596 or TTY: (855) 8894324 or contact a local person or group in your area for assistance. Visit their “Contact Us” page to enter a zip code to find contact information for individuals and organizations in your area. If you are currently enrolled in a premium based TRICARE plan and decide to use a non-TRICARE option, you need to submit a disenrollment request to your TRICARE regional contractor. Be sure not to disenroll from your current TRICARE coverage until you confirm the start date of your new coverage, so that there is no gap
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SPAWAR grooms future STEM pros at LEGO Robotics Competition
JMO capstone event seeks student solutions on Syria By Daniel L. Kuester
■ about SPAWAR As a leading Navy command dedicated to delivering cyber, engineering, space and network capabilities, SPAWAR is dedicated to helping develop the next generation of U.S. STEM professionals.
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By Steve Davis Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command
NEWPORT, R.I. SAN DIEGO
These may be the droids you’re looking for. Young robotics wizards filled the Eastlake High School gym Nov. 15, for the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) of Southern California qualifying round. The event for aspiring science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) professionals was sponsored by the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific (SSC Pacific). The program is designed to expose elementary and middle school students to real-world engineering challenges and to solve them by creating LEGO robots. Twenty-four teams composed of seven to 10 students were presented with a competition theme, this year’s being Trash Trek, involved recycling and environmental engineering. From there, the teams researched the associated challenges, designed robots to solve problems and tested their creations on a thematic playing surface. FLL, is designed for students ages 9-14. In addition to the game score, the teams are also judged in robotic design and programming, core values and teamwork, and an associated research project. “Our nation has been home to many of the biggest technological and scientific advancements in history,” Commanding Officer of SSC Pacific Capt. Kurt Rothenhaus said. “The Navy relies on technology every day and to keep our technological edge we need to inspire the next generation of civilian scientists and engineers to follow in the footsteps of our many pioneers at SSC Pacific.” “We have a great investment in the students around San Diego County,” SPAWAR’s Robotic Outreach Coordinator Wendy Parise said. “We consistently have between 50 and 60 SPAWAR coached or mentored robotics teams.” Parise noted that the SPAWAR-sponsored tournament, with more than 60 volunteer judges, referees, mentors and coaches, contributes to the expanding number of teams in the Southern California FLL region. “That number has increased dramatically from under 100 teams in 2009-2010, to 401 this 2015-2016 season. Our volunteers typically volunteer for other robotics tournaments such as the regional championship at LEGOLAND.” The Dec. 5-6 regional championship is for the eight teams emerging from the weekend competition. “I believe the most important take-away for the students was how to work through a tough problem step-by-step together,” Parise said. “With this handson learning, they acquired life skills like dissecting a problem, trouble-shooting, strategic planning, communication, presentation/speaking skills and teamwork besides the building, programming and project research.”
The Joint Military Operations (JMO) course at the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) conducted its annual two-week educational capstone event, Nov. 2-13. The students applied educational concepts learned throughout the trimester and examined potential solutions to the current situation in Syria. “Students learned foundational material, planning, and they looked at contemporary environments,” JMO Professor and Course Director Rich Shuster said. “This capstone event allows students to synthesize all the material they’ve been given and apply it here in this environment.” The tasking for the students is fictional, but the situations are real. “The students are looking to shape political diplomatic conditions in Syria,” Shuster said. “To do that, we walk them through design methodology and look at understanding the environment, and framing the environment. We ask, what are the drivers of instability?” The entire class of 228 JMO students took part in the event along with 46 international officers, 50 faculty, and a number of subject matter experts. The students were divided into nine groups, each examining the same problem. “Critical thinking in this class is often different from what students have learned as part of their previous military training,” JMO Professor Air Force Col. Adrian Schuettke said. “We have military planning processes that are linear, and you can pick up a check list and check them off, and you feel very good at the end. And that type of planning works great for many military
MCC James E. Foehl Heidi Lane, associate professor of strategy and policy for U.S. Naval War College (NWC) in Newport, Rhode Island, speaks with students, staff and faculty during a panel discussion as part of NWC’s Joint Military Operations course.
situations, but we find that these traditional military planning methodologies are ill-suited to a lot of real world problems we are encountering today, like Syria. These are problems which are ill-structured and complex. Our methods encourage a lot more discourse and encourage a lot more diversity of thought.” The students were asked to present an overall plan to stabilize the region. “For the course, they have learned to think more critically and when they are faced with a problem, can they come up with an effective plan using some of the course concepts we’ve talked about.” Shuster said. “Hopefully they can draw upon on all the tools we’ve discussed to solve their problems, and plan more effectively.” Each student group then had to present their plan to a panel of experts who specialize in the area. The students also had to explain their thinking and reasoning. Experts who worked with the students included the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of Near East Affairs Ambassador Gerald Feierstein; Commander of U.S. Naval
Forces Central Command Vice Adm. John Miller; Chief of Operations Distinguished Fellow of NWC Guillermo Barrera; Ambassador to Libya Ambassador Deborah Jones; Distinguished Fellow of NWC Nirmal Verma; Commanding Gen. of Third Marine Aircraft Wing Marine Maj. Gen. Steven Busby; Maritime Administrator Paul Jaenichen; and President of NWC Rear Adm. P. Gardner Howe III. The 13-week course draws much of its learning material from the Philippines Campaign during WWII, including the Battle of Leyte Gulf. “That battle is a perfect example for studying maritime issues,” Shuster said. “It is a joint setting that is the ideal case to use to understand operational art. An understanding of the Philippine Campaign is a foundation of what joint operational art is and how to use theory on how to plan better, that campaign has it all.” From this example of stateon-state conflict, the course lessons transition into contemporary conflicts, such as today’s Syria conflict and its complex and changing environments.
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NROTC midshipmen visit with CNSTC, tour RTC By Scott A. Thornbloom Naval Service Training Command Public Affairs
GREAT LAKES, ILL.
University of Illinois Navy ROTC 1st class midshipmen visited Commander, Naval Service Training Command (NSTC) and toured Recruit Training Command (RTC), Nov. 13. The midshipmen visited the Navy’s only boot camp and sat down with Commander of NSTC Rear Adm. Stephen C. Evans to discuss leadership in the Navy. The tour of RTC provided the soon-tobe naval officers a chance to see firsthand the new Sailors they may command in the coming years. “We thought this would be a great professional development opportunity for them to see Sailors starting out their Navy career,” a naval science instructor and a junior and senior advisor at the University of Illinois Lt. Mike Haberkorn said. “These are our seniors and they will be commissioning in May,” Haberkorn said. “As they are going to be starting new in the fleet as ensigns, we want them to see where their peers start on the enlisted side, what do they go through to earn the title of U.S. Sailor.” The “Fighting Illini” midshipmen also attended a pass-in-review (PIR) gradu-
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ation of more than 650 of the Navy’s newest Sailors. At the weekly graduation, the midshipmen witnessed the transformation of civilians into recruits and recruits into the Sailors they may command on submarines, ships, air wings, hospitals and with special operations units. “As a midshipman and spending time at Illinois [in Champaign, Illinois] we don’t get to see or interact with a lot of Navy personnel,” Midshipman 1st Class Scott Van Hoy said. “It was great to come up here and see the Sailors we will be leading in the future and what kind of training they have had to go through in order to graduate boot camp.” Before attending the recruit PIR graduation, the midshipmen enjoyed breakfast with recruits in USS Triton recruit ship barracks. All recruit barracks are named for past Navy ships and are set up like a ship, with quarterdeck watches, classrooms, a galley, a dining facility, laundry facilities and berthing compartments. For many, the highlight of the visit was a tour of USS Trayer (BST 21) and Battle Stations. Trayer is a 210-foot-long Arleigh Burke-class destroyer simulator where recruits go through 12 hours of 17 grueling scenarios based on actual Navy mishaps, and is the capstone of all training received by the recruits. The sce-
narios simulate USS Stark (FFG 31) after the destroyer was hit by two Iraqi missiles in 1987, USS Tripoli (LPH 10) after the multipurpose amphibious assault ship struck an Iraqi mine during Operation Desert Storm in Feb. 1991, and USS Cole (DDG 67) suicide bomb attack by terrorists while refueling in the Yemeni port of Aden Oct. 12, 2000. “It was really inspiring to watch what the recruits went through, especially during battle stations,” Midshipman 1st Class Eric Groeteke said. “It gives me a better idea of the backgrounds of the recruits and how they get to the fleet and how I’ll be better able to lead them.” Van Hoy agreed and said seeing the pride of the Navy and how happy the recruits were putting on their Navy ball caps, was inspirational. Midshipman 1st Class Joshua Lanzona said it was amazing to think that some of the recruits that graduated on May 26 will soon be under his charge in the fleet. “This showed me how much they really enjoy the training and how much pride they had accomplishing the passing of Battle Stations and graduating from boot camp,” Lanzona said. “I kept thinking how these new Sailors are going out into the Navy as enlisted Sailors, and we’re going to be heading to the fleet next year as Navy
officers, and we’re all kind of new at this together.” Following the PIR graduation in the Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall at RTC, the soon-to-be commissioned officers visited with Evans in his headquarters at historic Building 1 on Naval Station Great Lakes. They sat down with Evans to ask him leadership questions and listen to any advice he had about being a newly-commissioned officer. “It was both eye-opening and motivating to be able to sit down with the admiral and receive his advice and leadership tips,” Midshipman Jonah Shiffleit said. “It helped to put everything in perspective and helped me feel better about heading to the fleet to lead some of the Sailors we saw today.” The Navy ROTC program develops midshipmen mentally, morally and physically, to imbue them with the highest ideals of duty, loyalty and Navy core values. The program provides college graduates an opportunity to commission as naval officers who possess a basic professional background, are motivated toward careers in the naval service, and have potential for future development in mind and character, so as to assume the highest responsibilities of command, citizenship and government.
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Continued from B1 Center for Biomolecular Science and Engineering James Delehanty said. “To do that we need new tools or materials that allow us to see how large groups of neurons communicate with one another while, at the same time, being able to focus in on a single neuron’s activity. Our most recent work potentially opens the integration of voltage-sensitive nanomaterials into live cells and tissues in a variety of configurations to achieve real-time imaging capabilities not currently possible.” The basis of neuron communication is the time-dependent modulation of the strength of the electric field that is maintained across the cell’s plasma membrane. This is called an action potential. Among the nanomaterials under consideration for application in neuronal action potential imaging are quantum dots (QDs) – crystalline semiconductor nanomaterials possessing a number of advantageous photophysical attributes. “QDs are very bright and photostable so you can look at them for long times and they allow for tissue imaging configurations that are not compatible with current materials, for example, organic dyes,” Delehanty said. “Equally important, we’ve shown here that QD brightness tracks, with very high fidelity, the time-resolved electric-field strength changes that occur when a neuron undergoes an action potential. Their nanoscale size make them ideal nanoscale voltage sensing materials for interfacing with neurons and other electrically active cells for voltage sensing.” QDs are small, bright, photo-stable materials that possess nanosecond fluorescence lifetimes. They can be localized within or on cellular plasma membranes and have low cytotoxicity when interfaced with experimental brain systems. Additionally, QDs possess twophoton action cross-section orders of magnitude larger than organic dyes or fluorescent proteins. Twophoton imaging is the preferred imaging modality for imaging deep, millimeters, into the brain and other tissues of the body. In their most recent work, the NRL researchers showed that an electric field typical of those found in neuronal membranes results in suppression of the QD photoluminescence (PL) and, for the first time, that QD PL is able to track the action potential profile of a firing neuron with millisecond time resolution. This effect is shown to be connected with electric-field-driven QD ionization and consequent QD PL quenching, in contradiction with conventional wisdom that suppression of the QD PL is attributable to the quantum confined Stark effect – the shifting and splitting of spectral lines of atoms and molecules due to presence of an external electric field.
Hull Technician Fireman Monica Huerta welds a brace bar using a stick welder aboard the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. See more online at flagshipnews.com!
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visitors chance to both reflect, connect to past Continued from B1 as I’m sure it does every mother, father, son and daughter here today. Your story reminds us that for every name we engrave in stone, for every shipmate we mourn, there is a family whose grief is indelibly marked upon their souls.” Andina reflected on the power of memorials, such as the Memorial Hall at the Naval Academy and the Vietnam Memorial, have on those who stand before them. “As one walks along the wall, day or night, you can see your reflection in the black granite,” Andina said. “It reflects back through the names of the honored dead. For me, reflection is one of the main purposes of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and of The Wall That Heals.” They offer visitors a chance to reflect on the service and sacrifice of those memorialized, Andina noted, but they also offer a real, personal connection. A realization that the inscribed names are more than just names; they are faces, people. They are sons, daughters, husbands and wives, just like the men and women visiting the memorial itself. The mobile display and education center than make up The Wall That Heals bring that opportunity to connect into communities across the nation. Andina added that is what makes the display so special. “Not everyone can travel to Washington, D.C.,” Andina said. “Not everyone can stand at the apex of its black chevron and feel the weight of sacrifice and service memorialized there. Not everyone has the opportunity to reflect, as I did as a young midshipman, on their own personal connection with 58,000 brothers and sisters who gave their lives in service to our nation.” For more news from Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, visit www.navy.mil/local/ nawcwd/.
MC3 Anna Van Nuys Master Chief of Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education Fleet Master Chief April Beldo speaks to first class petty officers aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71).
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Continued from B1 One award winner will be chosen for each category. Nominees should be mature leaders who have shown exceptional leadership over the span of their career and have overcome challenges while serving. Nominees should have demonstrated inspirational, innovative and imaginative leadership, both on and off-duty, as well as professional accomplishments and community involvement. Candidates shall be nominated by their commanding officer (CO) or officer in charge (OIC). The nominating command's immediate superior in command (ISIC) shall provide an endorsement prior to nomination submission. If an ISIC receives multiple nominations, the ISIC shall endorse and forward only one nomination for each category. Nomination packages shall include the following:
A. ISIC endorsement; B. CO or OIC endorsement; C. Nomination write-up, shall not exceed three pages in length; D. Nominee's biography, shall not exceed one page in length; E. Most recent official military photo in uniform; F. Command point of contact's name, email address and phone number. Nominations are open to both active and reserve service members. Applications are due no later than Feb. 17. For more information about the Captain Joy Bright Hancock and Master Chief Anna Der-Vartanian Leadership awards contact Lt. Ingrid Radionoff at (703) 604-5077 or via email at ingrid. radionoff@navy.mil. For more news from Chief of Naval Personnel, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnp/.
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Rushmore returns to Indonesia By MC3 Chelsea Troy Milburn Amphibious Squadron 3 Public Affairs
BALI, INDONESIA
The amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), along with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), arrived in Bali for a scheduled port visit, Nov. 16. From integrated amphibious operations with the Indonesian navy during exercise Rim of the PaciďŹ c (RIMPAC) 2014, to several interactions during Rushmore’s current deployment, building the relationship between the U.S. and Indonesia is a theme Rushmore Sailors are excited to continue. “During RIMPAC 2014, Rushmore integrated with the Indonesian landing platform dock ship KRI Banda Aceh (LPD 593),â€? Commanding OfďŹ cer of Rushmore Cmdr. Thomas Stephens said. “During the exercise, crews of Rushmore and Banda Aceh conducted successful integrated amphibious operations, including the recovery of Banda Aceh amphibious assault vehicles into Rushmore’s well deck.â€? Rushmore has carried its tradition of working with the Indonesians into their current deployment in port and at sea, starting with their port visit to Manado, Indonesia. “During this Western PaciďŹ c deployment, Rushmore was the ďŹ rst U.S. military ship to visit Manado, Indonesia, since 2012,â€? Stephens said. “After leav-
ing Manado, Rushmore rescued and rendered assistance to 65 Indonesians adrift in the Makassar Strait. The cooperation and compassion demonstrated by Sailors and Marines unquestionably assisted in a maturing bilateral relationship between the United States and Indonesia.â€? Even Sailors on their ďŹ rst Western PaciďŹ c (WESTPAC) deployment have been impacted by experiences shared with the people of Indonesia. “I’ll always remember the visit to Manado,â€? Cryptologic Technician Technical 2nd Class Ivan Pedraza said. “You could tell the people weren’t really exposed to international visitors by how excited they were to greet us. It was a really unique experience in a growing city, and it makes me wonder what it was like a few years ago for the last Sailors who visited.â€? While visiting Manado was an eyeopening experience for Sailors and Marines as they were received with handshakes from excited locals, many were anticipating blending into the touristoriented atmosphere of Bali. “Bali seems like it has a little bit of everything,â€? Information Technology Specialist 2nd Class Patrick Laxa said. “There are temples, themed restaurants, beautiful resorts and pretty much anything you could hope for as a tourist. I’m really looking forward to getting out and exploring.â€? “Manado was a great port visit to start deployment and Bali is a great port visit to end it,â€? Stephens said. “With Manado as our ďŹ rst port visit and Bali as the last, Indonesia has become a signiďŹ cant part of our experience deployed and provided a positive bookend to Rushmore’s WESTPAC 2015 for Sailors and Marines who have worked extremely hard these past six months.â€? Rushmore, part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, and the embarked 15th MEU are currently operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.
Alaska sea service scholarships announced Naval Education and Training Command Public Affairs PENSACOLA, FLA.
The Navy League and Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) announced Nov. 16, eligibility requirements for the Alaska Sea Services Scholarships for academic year 2016-2017. The program awards up to six $1000 scholarships annually for undergraduate education to dependent children or spouse of active duty, reserve or retired personnel serving in the Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard. It includes those who were serving at the time of death or missing-inaction status and are legal residences of Alaska. Applicants who meet eligibility requirements will be ranked according to academic proďŹ ciency, character, leadership ability, community involvement and ďŹ nancial need. The scholarships are made possible by funds raised as a war bond during WWII by Alaska citizens as a gift to honor the Sailors of USS Juneau (CL 52). Following the war, the governor of the territory of Alaska and the secretary of the Navy agreed that the bond monies would remain on deposit until an appropriate
application could be found. In 1986, the Navy established the Alaska Sea Services Scholarships Fund. The application deadline is Feb. 26, for the ďŹ scal year 16 selection board, which convenes in April 2016. A selection panel will be appointed by the Navy League Foundation and the nominee packages will be forwarded to NETC for ďŹ nal approval and selection of the winners. Recipients will be notiďŹ ed and scholarships funds disbursed to the appropriate academic institution. Applicants must show acceptance at an accredited college or university for full-time under graduate study toward a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree. No more than two scholarships awards many be given to any individual during pursuit of the four-year degree. For additional information and a link to apply for the Alaska Sea Services Scholarship, visit www.navyleague.org/scholarship or refer to NAVADMIN 256/15. Interested students and families may contact Mrs. Stacy McFarland at (703) 232-5595 or (800) 356-5760; email: smcfarland@navyleague.org or Dr. Cheral Cook at (850) 452-3671, (DSN 459 3671); email: cheral.cook@navy.mil.
THE DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM – GUNNER’S MATES By MCSN Matthew Riggs USS Ronald Reagan Public Affairs
PHILIPPINE SEA
The order to open ďŹ re is called and a steady staccato pounds the ears. The acrid smell of gunpowder ďŹ lls the nose, and before long, left standing in a ďŹ eld of spent brass, are the ship’s steadfast defenders. Gunner’s mates (GM) from Weapons Department’s G-2 division, stand by ready to protect the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and her crew. “We are ready to act as the ship’s ďŹ rst line of defense,â€? Gunner’s Mate Seaman Jacob Scott said. “We have multiple layers of protection to keep our ship from harm, but when it’s time to ďŹ ght back, we are always ready.â€? G-2 division provides several mission-essential services to the ship and her crew. “We operate the ship’s armory, run the arms and ammunition program and account for more than 200 guns,â€? Scott said. “We also conduct small-arms training at least once a week. We do this so we can be sure that whomever is going to be using our weapons knows exactly what they’re doing.â€? GMs organize and conduct weapons training for other Sailors, such as Security Department personnel, so they can be knowledgeable and effective with weapons. “We offer training programs such as dry-ďŹ re exercises, weapon familiarity and proďŹ ciency training,â€?
MC3 James Lee Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Carrie Patterson ďŹ res an M9 pistol as Gunner’s Mate 1st Class John Barkmeyer observes as a line coach during a practical weapons course on an aircraft elevator aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).
Gunner’s Mate Seaman Austin Perry said. “Potential participants need to ask permission from G-2 division ofďŹ ce to attend a given class. If granted, they will be saved a spot on the next event that we do. During any event, GMs will be standing by to provide advice and ensure safety procedures are followed.â€? According to Perry, G-2’s arsenal contains a variety of weapons that range from an M9 pistol to an MK38 machine gun. “We’re all about small arms,â€? Perry said. “We have about 10 different types of weapons like assault ries, shotguns, machine guns, you name it. Whatever the situation is, there’s a perfect gun for it.â€? With a focus on weaponry, a nine-month “Aâ€? school is required to ensure new GMs are ready to perform in the eet. “A GM is required to know how to use any gun safely and effectively,â€? Perry
said. “We learn about all the guns they could ever use, from the biggest weapon to the smallest. We also need to know all weapons-handling procedures, maintenance and operation of our guns, as well as the hydraulic and electronic systems that compose larger weapons, like the 5-inch cannons. GMs have to be absolutely sure that at any time, anyone of us will be able to respond, and of course, shoot better than anyone else.â€? “We are one of the ďŹ rst Navy rates,â€? G-2 division Leading Chief Petty OfďŹ cer Chief Gunner’s Mate Edison Norford said. “We started off as the people who ďŹ red the cannons on old ships of sail. We do the same thing today, just with better guns.â€? Reagan and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combatready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-PaciďŹ c region.
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B6 | THE FLAGSHIP | NOV 26, 2015 | FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM A woman bows her head in front of the new war memorial plaque unveiled at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, during a war memorial plaque rededication ceremony.
HONOLULU, MILITARY REDEDICATE SITE AS WAR MEMORIAL
The memorial reads: This site was known as the HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL CENTER from 1963-1976 Dedicated to all the sons and daughters of Hawaii who served their country in the time of war and in special tribute to those who gave their lives in order that freedom and just might prevail throughout the world City and Council of Honolulu, Sept. 12, 1964.
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By MC2 Johans Chavarro, Jr. Navy Public Affairs Support Element West
HONOLULU, HAWAII
Service members and community members gathered at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu for a war memorial plaque rededication ceremony Nov. 10. Originally dedicated on Sept. 12, 1964, as a living memorial to all of Hawaii’s war veterans, acknowledgement and distinction of the Neal S. Blaisdell Center, formerly the Honolulu International Center, as a war memorial began to fade when the original memorial plaque went missing some time by 1970. Approximately 51 years later, from the original dedication in 1964, playing as they did in the original ceremony, the Royal Hawaiian Band began the rededication ceremony with the national anthem and “Hawaii Pono’i.â€? “We are here to rededicate a plaque originally placed on these grounds in 1964 to honor the men and women of Hawaii who offered their ďŹ nal measure of devotion to their comrades, and to their country, by laying down their lives in the service of our
nation,â€? Director of the Department of Enterprise Services of the city and county of Honolulu and master of ceremonies Guy H. Kaulukukui said. During the ceremony, Commander of U.S. PaciďŹ c Command Adm. Harry B. Harris, Jr. also delivered remarks to those in attendance, emphasizing the importance of remembering the nation’s veterans. “So as we remember and reect, we must also act,â€? Harris said. “It’s up to us to ensure that every day we do right by our veterans. It’s up to us to ensure that we do more than remember our veterans on just one day a year. It’s up to us to live our lives in ways that honors those who gave so much of their lives for us. Let us be worthy of their service and sacriďŹ ce.â€? Managing Director of the city and county of Honolulu Roy K. Amemiya, Jr. spoke on behalf of the Mayor of Honolulu Kirk Caldwell. “Unveiling this plaque brings the spirit of Veterans Day to our everyday, keeping on our minds and in our hearts the unrepayable debt owed to those who serve and who have served our nation,â€? Amemiya said. “This facility is showing its age, and regardless of
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its fate, this site will remain in perpetuity a memorial to all the sons and daughters of Hawaii who served their country in a time of war, and a special tribute to those who gave their lives in order that freedom and justice might prevail throughout the world.â€? Member of the Honolulu City Council in Hawaii Carol Fukanaga also thanked the continued support and effort from those who saw the need to rededicate the Blaisdell Center as the war memorial it was intended to be. “I think that these efforts remind us of the many sacriďŹ ces the veterans have made, not just on Veterans Day, but also as we enjoy the music, culture and arts, entertainment and freedoms that they fought to protect,â€? Fukanaga said. Veteran, Chairman of the Board and Managing Trustee of Queen Lili’uokalani Trust Thomas K. Kaulukukui, Jr. closed out the ceremony by thanking all parties involved in rededicating the Blaisdell Center as a war memorial, and noting the signiďŹ cance it makes in, not just honoring the past, but also the future. “So today, on behalf of all veterans, and especially those who have served in times of war, and especially those who have made the ultimate sacriďŹ ce, I sincerely thank you all, and thank those who
have made this day possible,â€? Kaulukukui said. “This includes the private citizens who initiated these actions, the city council and the council members who moved on this, [and] the mayor and his staff who organized this. This afternoon, we do more than to just recall our heroes of the past, we inspire our heroes of the future.â€? Following a musical interlude and the playing of “God Bless America,â€? those in attendance moved to the Blaisdell Center lawn for the unveiling of the memorial plaque. The efforts to rededicate the Blaisdell Center originated from Tanya Harrison, who began researching the now occupied Blaisdell area as a family genealogy project. However, when her research brought to light old newspapers from 1964 that described the Blaisdell Center as a war memorial, Harrison became motivated to ďŹ gure out how the title could have been forgotten and what she could do to get it back. It was then that Harrison, with the help of veterans who became interested in the project, met with Caldwell and Honolulu City Council members Ann Kobayashi and Fukunaga on how to rededicate the Blaisdell Center as a war memorial.
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NMOTC CELEBRATES NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE, CULTURE
Above: Tribal members from Santa Rosa County performed traditional dances as part of the Native American Heritage celebration on board NAS Pensacola. Right: Commanding Officer of Navy Medicine Operational Training Center Capt. Paul Kane presents a plaque to Chief Thomas Nichols in appreciation of his tribe’s participation in the Native American Heritage celebration on board NAS Pensacola.
Photos by HM2 Matthew Clutter
Republic of Korea Navy tours San Diego Training Center By Lt. Nicholas O’Neil Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Training Center Public Affairs
SAN DIEGO, CALIF.
The commander of Battle Group (BTG) 8 for the Republic of Korea navy (ROKN) toured the Center for Surface Combat Systems (CSCS) Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Training Center (FLEASWTRACEN) Nov. 5, as part of a combined effort to improve Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capabilities for the ROKN. As commander of BTG 8, Rear Adm. Choi Myung-han is responsible for ASW training, qualification and assessment from unit level through Surface Action Group. Choi’s visit to FLEASWTRACEN was part of a larger area visit focusing on Navy ASW related commands in order to foster increased tactical proficiency and cooperation between allied nations. Commanding Officer of FLEASWTRACEN Capt. Scott Dugan welcomed Choi and provided a command level brief detailing mission and highlighting the process for providing ASW training. The brief focused on the maintenance, operator and tactics training pipeline for U.S. Navy sonar technicians. “We are honored to host Rear Adm. Choi and show him how we execute ASW training,” Dugan said. “We are always ready to support the ROKN in any way we can.” Following the brief, Chief Operations Specialist Dustin Wooldridge provided Choi an Anti-Submarine Tactical Air Controller demonstration by using FLEASWTRACEN’s newest tactical training laboratory. “Here at the schoolhouse, we deliver basic training in air control,” Wooldridge said. “The students learn to conduct safe
We are always ready to support the ROKN in any way we can.” -FLEASWTRACEN Commanding Officer Capt.
control of aircraft while simultaneously conducting basic ASW tactics through a series of high-fidelity simulations. When they leave the school environment, Sailors have a solid foundation of skills that they will continue to hone on at their respective ships through rigorous shipboard and fleet training.” After the demonstration, Dugan thanked Choi for visiting. “Increasing collaboration and strengthening our ability to work together is our goal and we look forward to our continued partnership in ASW training and operations,” Dugan said. As the premier ASW training center, FLEASWTRACEN develops and delivers world class training through 79 highly technical courses of instruction educating more than 4,000 Navy and partner nation Sailors annually. As a component of CSCS, FLEASWTRACEN instructs students from initial accession Sailors to junior officers and senior enlisted Sailors in the many facets of maintaining and operating their ships in the areas of antisubmarine and anti-surface warfare. For information on Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Training Center, visit www. netc.navy.mil/centers/cscs/fasw. Visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ fleaswtracen. For more news from Center for Surface Combat Systems, visit www. navy.mil/local/cscs/.
By HM2 Matthew Clutter Navy Medicine Operational Training Center Public Affairs
PENSACOLA, FLA.
Sailors from the Navy Medicine Operational Training Center (NMOTC) celebrated National American Indian Heritage Month with an observance ceremony and pot luck luncheon. Chief Thomas Nichols, a descendant of Chief Jackson Knight of Georgia and Chief William McIntosh of Alabama, along with several tribal members, highlighted typical Native American dances and music of his tribe’s culture. “An event like this gives us the opportunity to get our word out,” Nichols said. “It allows us to talk about our culture and history and greet the people of our community.” Nichols has ancestral history dating back to the Creek Indians who fought alongside Americans in the War of 1812. Three of the tribe members who participated in training center’s event are U.S. military veterans.
Native Americans have participated with distinction in U.S. military actions for more than 200 years. Today, 22,248 American Indians serve in the armed forces, making up 1.7 percent of the military population. During the presentation, Sailors asked questions and learned about a variety of unique aspects to the tribe, including the significance of feathers, and their use of homeopathic medicine. “The American Indian has a rich military history,” Commanding Officer of NMOTC Capt. Paul Kane said. “It is important to honor that and remember what a diverse military we have in the United States.” NMOTC is a global health care network of Navy medical professionals around the world who provide high-quality health care to more than one million eligible beneficiaries. Navy Medicine personnel deploy with Sailors and Marines worldwide, providing critical mission support aboard ships, in the air, under the sea and on the battlefield.
NHRC Sailors volunteer aboard USS Midway Museum By Regena Kowitz Naval Health Research Center Public Affairs
SAN DIEGO, CALIF.
Active-duty personnel from the Naval Health Research Center (NHRC) volunteered aboard USS Midway Museum Nov. 12, to help keep this piece of naval history ship-shape. A researcher at NHRC Cmdr. Abigail Marter organized the event as an opportunity to give back to the local community while also building camaraderie among NHRC’s active-duty staff. “Being in the Navy, we are already volunteers, but getting out in the community allows us to give back in more ways,” Marter said. “This was a great opportunity to come together and do something that helps others ,while also being able to connect with our Navy’s history. As researchers, we are finding solutions to modern problems or concerns, but knowing our history can inform what we do today and how we approach things.” The Midway was commissioned in 1942 and served until April 11, 1992, when she was decommissioned, making her the longest serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century. Even though Midway is now a museum, visitors can glimpse what life aboard ship is like
■ historic ship USS Midway was commissioned in 1942 and served until 1992, when she was decommissioned, making her the longest serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century.
for today’s Sailors. “We are really fortunate in San Diego to have the USS Midway,” a microbiologist with the DOD HIV and AIDS Prevention Program headquartered at NHRC Cmdr. Kellie McMullen said. “This is a really great way for people to remember their history, and I’m glad we were able to come out as a team and support it. My dad was in the Navy, so I’ve been on aircraft carriers before. As soon as I walked on, the smell is something I remembered from my childhood.” In terms of the research NHRC conducts, McMullen said that being able to visit the carrier and interact with the environment is important. “Being on the ship and walking through the spaces just helps you have some perspective on what our operational Navy experiences,” McMullen said. “Whether you’re doing human factors or warfighter performance research, it really puts things
in context. You can see how small and cramped the spaces are and better understand what shipboard life is like.” Volunteer Coordinator for USS Midway Museum Steve Suslik stated thousands of people visit the museum every month, so the work that volunteers do to help keep the Midway in top shape is important. “This is an old ship and there’s a lot to do,” Suslik said. “The NHRC group is helping us today with a community relations project by cleaning, what we call ‘detailing,’ along our tour routes.” NHRC staff spent the day dusting, polishing, and detailing spaces in several areas of the ship including the chapel, galley, engine room, and berthing spaces. As the DOD’s premier deployment health research center, NHRC’s cutting-edge research and development is used to optimize the operational health and readiness of the nation’s armed forces. In proximity to more than 95,000 active duty service members, world-class universities, and industry partners, NHRC sets the standard in joint ventures, innovation, and translational research. For more news from Naval Health Research Center, visit www.navy.mil/local/nhrc/.
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Rare opportunity to own contemporary home in pristine condition on beautiful private lot. Home features stunning vaulted ceiling in great room, first floor master suite with sauna. Walk to beach! Cox high school. Rolla Talia 757-408-7882
Emerald Greens
$598,000
Awesome deep waterfront home with dock and pool in sought after area. Hardwood floors, updated kitchen, game room/ rec room. No flood insurance required. Desirable Cox High School and John B. Dey Elementary. Rolla Talia 757-408-7882
Gorgeous home near the beach offering open floor plan, hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen with granite tops and stainless steel appliances, first floor master suite and so much more.
Fantastic custom home overlooking the golf course offering large kitchen, two master suites, sunroom and more.
Dana Gustafson
The John Savino Group
Witchduck/Wishart
Shorewood Shores
$539,000
757-552-7680
$499,900
757-217-1688
Emerald Greens
$499,000
Stunning home in small subdivision on the Elizabeth River with boat slip. Extensive custom upgrades to include hardwood floor, cherry cabinetry, granite counters, 1st floor master with trey ceiling and fireplace. Bridget Combs 757-237-6263
Get a deal. Just appraised for $530K and inspected. Seller moving out of state. New granite plus an updated roof on over 1/2 acre with soaring ceilings and up to 5 bedrooms.
Saddlebrook
Green Meadow Point
$415,000
Kim Johnson
757-639-4968
Eagle Harbor ~ Graystone $455,000
Cypress Creek
Serene water views! Lower level could be 4th bedroom. Open, bright kitchen. Gated golf cart community on Grandview Island.
Stunning showcase home, secluded backyard, large deck/porches, master bedroom with ensuite and sitting area. Resort lifestyle community.
Brick home beautifully set back on a 3/4 acre lot overlooking the 10th green at Cypress Creek golf course. 1st and 2nd floor master bedrooms.
4 bedroom, 3.5 bath quality built ranch with finished room over garage/game room. Tons of upgrades! In-law suite! Open floor plan. Corner lot.
Stately waterfront home on almost 1 acre lot! Formal living and dining rooms. Eat in kitchen with bay window. Refinished hardwood floors. Move in ready.
Karen Schell
Kathy Worthen
757-536-9513
Michael Amory
757-810-2455
Kathy Worthen
757-536-9513
Barbara Smith
$339,500
Las Gaviotas
$328,000
Lake Shores
$315,000
757-784-7306
$450,000
757-339-1125
$367,000
757-675-8903
NEW PRICE!!
Acredale
$359,000
Kings Grant
Central Suffolk
$300,000
Truly a gem! Master suite with walk-in, soaring family room ceiling, sun room, pool, deck and parking galore on over ½ ac. plus a detached garage with a bonus room and walk-up 2nd story. Get ready to be amazed. Kim Johnson 757-639-4968
Best buy in the area! 4 bedrooms, completely updated! New granite kitchen, roof, heat and A/C, bath, lights and tons more! Kingston Elementary!
Nestled in the heart of Great Bridge, in the Las Gaviotas neighborhood. This immaculate, well maintained, 4 bedroom ranch home has a wonderful flow for entertaining. Brand new AC/heat. New outdoor deck overlooking in-ground pool. Large yard. Convenient to all of Hampton Roads. Located in Grassfield School district.
Original charm with modern upgrades to include: new heating and cooling system, new windows, new kitchen appliances and finished sunroom.
Home sits on one of the nicest lots in the community. Open floor plan, easy for entertaining. Well maintained. Mutli-level deck with pond views.
Terrye Decker
757-615-9700
Soraya Midgett
Mary Austin Darden
Stacey Hayden
Kings Grant
Ocean View
$284,900
$296,000
Central Suffolk
757-715-5879
$260,000
Lansdale
757-477-1599
$254,900
757-536-1436
Belvedere
$245,000
Fantastic ranch on huge wooded lot! Brand new custom kitchen, huge family room, newer roof, remodeled baths, screened porch and 2 car detached garage with electric!
Nice rental property. Two units and a studio over the garage. Fully rented. This home can also revert back to a single family home. Close to the bay.
6 acres with a well-kept 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with living, dining, updated kitchen and sunroom. 2 car plus detached garage.
Pristine renovation on large treed lot at the end of a secluded dead end street. New kitchen with granite and stainless steel appliances, large bedrooms. Country living just minutes from interstates.
Brick ranch, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Many updates that you will love. Refinished hardwood floors throughout, except den has newer carpet.
Bette Bartz
757-373-8969
Kim Johnson
757-639-4968
Mary Austin Darden
757-477-1599
Bridget Combs
Kathy Worthen
Brandon
$220,000
$217,000
Princeton Halls
$215,000
Updated and reduced! New windows, flooring, fixtures and appliances. Must see, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths with fenced yard and front balcony! Lovely in Kempsville community. Norvie Ramos
Copley Place
757-453-4102
$179,000
Malibu
Aragona
757-237-6263
$214,900
757-377-6689
West Ghent
$187,500
Centrally located, close to bases, shopping and interstate. Well maintained home with updated kitchen. Large private fenced yard with patio and storage. This home is waiting for its new family! Kelly Moran 757-240-8680
Updated ranch located in quiet neighborhood. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, updated kitchen with new appliances, freshly painted and crown molding.
Mint condition boasting a new roof, granite, stainless, gorgeous flooring, built-ins, sparkling baths and a large fenced yard with room for boat/RV.
New home for the Holidays! Fresh paint and new flooring in well-maintained 2 story unit. Elevator building with covered reserved parking spaces. Pets permitted, too!
Susan Schaefer
Kim Johnson
Betty Moritz
Timberlake
Cypress Point
$169,900
757-831-7895
$152,500
Green Oaks
757-639-4968
$149,900
757-651-1399
Willow Creek Pointe
$116,000
3 bedroom, 2.5 bath ranch. Updated floor plan with refinished hardwood floors, new paint and more. Large bedrooms with good closet space.
Beautiful home in prime location! 2 bedrooms, 2 master suites with private baths, fresh paint. Access to interstate, shopping, food and more.
Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo with garage nestled in a sought-after golf community! Great open living space with new granite and tile backsplash in kitchen, large deck overlooking the 13th hole and only minutes to Interstates, bases, VA Wesleyan and beaches! See more photos at www.charleegowin.com
3 Bedroom ranch home completely renovated with new roof, flooring, HVAC, plumbing and more. Storage shed, and fenced backyard.
Fabulous condo in the heart of Virginia Beach well maintained one level living. Handicap accessible with a view of the lake. Minutes from shopping and interstates.
Michael Amory
Alyssa Russell
Charlee Gowin
Frank Hughes & Bill Clarke 757-876-8346
Bridget Combs 757-237-6263
757-810-2455
757-289-9980
434-5859
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Families fly in to spend Thanksgiving with troops NORFOLK
Seventy-two local service members, and more than 200 of their family members, flown in from around the country, enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner together and a special concert by the rock band Train next week (Nov. 25, 26) at Naval Station Norfolk. “Happy ThanksGathering,” produced by the Navy Mid-Atlantic Region Morale, Welfare and Recreation in partnership with SC Johnson, brings together service members assigned to ships, squadrons and other commands in Hampton Roads, with their loved ones who were flown in from as far away as Hawaii, to spend Thanksgiving together. Single service members who live on ships or in the barracks and unable to travel home for the Thanksgiving holiday were chosen by their commands to participate. The rock band Train will perform a concert for 1,200 service members and their families Wednesday night. Thursday afternoon, the 72 service members and their families will have Thanksgiving dinner together.
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■ schedule Nov. 25: All Day – Family members arrive at Norfolk International Airport | 7:30 p.m. Train performs for Sailors, families at NAVSTA Norfolk Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving): 4 p.m. Families are served Thanksgiving Dinner at NAVSTA Norfolk
Navy Community Recreation, in coordination with Total Force Fitness program hosted its first ever Family Paint Nite at JEB Little Creek Library on Nov. 18. Event goers were in good hands with local artist and instructor Emma Newby in their reproduction of a charming barn house landscape.
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JEB Little Creek will be hosting their next Family Paint Nite on Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. This class will feature a holiday-themed Christmas tree painting. For more information call 462-7691.
Christmas lights, entertainment comes to Busch Gardens Press Release WILLIAMSBURG
Busch Gardens® Christmas Town™ opens Nov. 27. Now in its seventh year, Christmas Town features more than 8 million twinkling lights, making this annual tradition one of the largest Christmas light displays in North America. Christmas Town is open on select days Nov. 27-Jan. 3, 2016. For a complete operating schedule, visit www.christmastown.com/va. World champion and two-time Olympic silver medalist Elvis Stojko will headline a new holiday-themed ice show at Christmas Town this year. ‘Twas That Night™ is a live performance on ice being produced by the same team that created the park’s 2014 Scrooge No More!™ production. ‘Twas That Night is based on the popular poem A Visit From St. Nicholas, published in 1823 by Clement Moore, and will be performed at Busch Gar-
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dens’ Royal Palace Theatre. Busch Gardens’ entertainment team is transforming the theater’s stage into a glistening frozen pond, creating a nostalgic sense
of wonderment during the retelling of this popular Christmas classic. Active Busch Gardens pass members can purchase a Christmas Town pass online for $30, a $5 savings off the general admission price. The Christmas Town pass allows unlimited admission to Christmas Town during regular operating days. Active pass members also receive their regular membership benefits, like free parking and discounts on inpark dining and merchandise. Complete details on purchasing a Christmas Town pass can be found at www.bgwpass.com. For guests without an active pass, a Christmas Town Fun Card is available for $35 and will provide unlimited admission to Busch Gardens Christmas Town. The Fun Card does not include membership benefits. More information about Christmas Town and details about purchasing a Christmas Town Fun Card as well as other in-park amenities can be found at www.christmastown.com/va.
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USO, Dunkin’ Donuts coffee mug fundraiser benefits U.S. troops Press Release
Dunkin’ Donuts, along with the United Service Organization (USO) of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia, are teaming up to support out troops with a coffee mug fundraiser. Donate $5 at Dunkin’ Donuts and you’ll get a limited edition USO coffee mug. These mugs are eligible for unlimited 99 cents hot-coffee refills through the end of 2015. Proceeds from this program benefit USO. USO provides members of the military and their families with offerings that otherwise may be unavailable or unaffordable to them, raising the morale and spirits of our military members and their families. “Dunkin’ Donuts has always been an integral part to our success in serving our men and women of the armed forces,” President and CEO of USO Hampton Roads and Central Virginia Paula Moran said. “Not only are they unwavering in their support of providing us each and every one of the thousands and thousands of cups of coffee we serve in our 11 centers, but we can also count on them time after time to support us in efforts like this coffee mug promotion.” You can pick up your USO mug with 99 cents hot-coffee refills through the end of the year at your local Dunkin’ Donuts.
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Dickens’ Christmas Towne
Celebration in Lights
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When: Nov. 26, 5:30 p.m. Where: Newport News Park ■ Cost: $12 per car; $60 per bus ■ For more information, visit: www.nnva.gov/calendar. aspx?CID=35
When: Nov. 26 – Dec. 2, 10 a.m. Where: Nauticus, Norfolk ■ Cost: $4-$5 ■ For more information, visit: www.dickenschristmastowne.com/ ■
For a complete list of events in Hampton Roads or to submit your own, visit www. flagshipnews.com/calendar
Live music, theatrical performances and family-focused activities take center stage when the region’s newest holiday tradition, Dickens’ Christmas Towne. Visitors walk through a magical Victorian village filled with strolling carolers, Father Christmas, sweet treats, unique gifts, games, holiday activities and crafts.
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Celebration in Lights, Virginia’s first drive-through holiday light event, opens for its 23rd season. Newport News Park will be transformed by over 800,000 individual lights, creating animated holiday and fanciful scenes.
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When: Nov. 29, 4 p.m. Where: Ocean View Beach Park, Norfolk ■ Cost: Free ■ For more info, visit: on.fb.me/1P3heYY Fourth annual Christmas tree lighting with musical entertainment, free hot chocolate and cider, contests and prizes, free books for kids provided by WHRO, a teeny tiny petting zoo, and Santa Claus.
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When: Nov. 27, 10 a.m. ■ Where: MacArthur Memorial, Norfolk Cost: Free ■ For more information, visit: http://bit.ly/1MkdZIO
Come on down to the MacArthur Memorial Visitors Center and create a card to send to a Veteran. All materials will be provided on-site and the cards will be delivered to local installations and Veterans hospitals before the holidays. Supplies will be available each day from Nov. 27 – Dec. 18, during normal working hours (Tues-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.).
Heroes on the Runway Fashion Show next week
The play will be presented at the American Theatre Nov. 29, in Hampton at 2:30 p.m., and Dec. 13, at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at 3 p.m.
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The Combat Wounded Coalition | Home of Wounded Wear will host the 2nd annual Heroes on the Runway Fashion Show fundraiser presented by GEICO, a longtime supporter of veterans and the CWC, Dec. 3, 6:309:30 p.m., at the Chrysler Museum of Art. This event will feature wounded warriors, their family members, and Gold Star family members modeling clothing from Wounded Wear clothing line, Dressology, Dan Ryan’s for Men, and Wave Riding Vehicles. The Art Institute of Virginia Beach, Paul Mitchell Salons, and Ultimate Face Cosmetics are providing support with photography, event coordination, hair and make-up. Additionally, guests will be able to purchase clothing featured in the show on-site, as well as shop several other festive vendors for the holiday season. Hosted appetizers and desserts will be served and are included with price of ticket. A cash bar will also be available. Guests will have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for a chance of winning one or more of our $2,100 worth of raffle prizes. This year’s show will feature warriors from several generations. Bob Gasche enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1943 and landed at Iwo Jima. He was wounded in the assault and will be representing our WWII veterans. Stephen Dodd was awarded two Purple Hearts for injuries sustained while in Vietnam. Redmond Ramos, along with several other wounded warriors, will be representing the post 9/11 generation. Multiple families of the fallen will also be participating in the fashion show. Wounded warrior and founder of the Combat Wounded Coalition Jason Redman said, “We are excited to honor our warriors and Gold Star families at such a great venue as the Chrysler Museum of Art. This event is not only fun, it’s a great way to see some local fashions worn by our nation’s heroes and even get a little Christmas shopping done to support the mission.”
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EXPERIENCE ‘IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE’ LIKE NEVER BEFORE By Yiorgo Contributing Writer
Like so many other people growing up, I fell in love with Frank Capra’s classic, “It’s A Wonderful Life.” Thanks to NBC who has continued to air the beloved classic at Christmas time and more recently DVD releases, the movie continues to gain new audience members year after year. The Hampton Roads area is very fortunate this year in that it will have two opportunities to see, live and in-person, a very imaginative, funny, retelling of the story of George Bailey, the lives that he touches with his kindness and what life would be like without him. Its message of hope and optimism is something we all need more of. The play will be presented first this Nov. 29, at the American Theatre in Hampton, at 2:30 p.m., and again Dec. 13, at the Suffolk Center for Cultural
online For a quick look at the show, visit youtu.be/s_VL2lS63xc. Arts at 3 p.m. Presented by Immediate Theatre Project, whose mission is to tell stories that illuminate our experience of living here and now, they bring to us live from WVL Radio Theatre “It’s A Wonderful Life.” This new, fresh adaptation of the film is set in the fictional studio of WVL Radio Theatre on Christmas Eve 1945, and takes us back to the golden age of radio. When the professional voice actors are unable to get to the studio to perform the radio play due to the snow outside, a small band of employees manages to create the story’s dozens of characters and scenes using just their voices and some everyday household items for sound effects. Set in a time of high unemployment,
shortage of affordable housing and failing banks, over 60 years later, the circumstances are eerily familiar. The story holds true today and is as fresh and relevant as ever. I know that I will be there for this amazing opportunity to not only experience live the golden age of radio, but to also see this American classic in a brand new light. Ticket prices and more info for the American Theatre can be found at: www.hamptonarts.net/events. While the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts ticket prices and info can be found at: www.suffolkcenter.org/ upcomming-events/performances/. Yiorgo is our Hampton Road’s Arts and Entertainment journalist. A stage, TV and movie actor, he is also an educator, motivational speaker, writer, storyteller, columnist, and is also involved in the colorful world of professional wrestling.
NMCRS launches Operation Jingle eration Jingle 2015. All Hampton Roads area active-duty service members NORFOLK are invited to participate in Navy Marine Corps the 23rd annual Operation Relief Society (NMCRS) Jingle, sponsored by the announced the start of Op- hotel and motel associations,
and convention and visitors bureaus from Norfolk and Virginia Beach. The annual holiday program provides complimentary hotel accommodations to the visiting families of locally stationed service members who are unable to go home for the holidays. Operation Jingle provides a three-night stay in local hotels from Dec. 23-26. To qualify, service members must be stationed and live aboard ships, reside in one of the local barracks or singleSailor public private venture. Commands must verify that the rooms will be used ' 8SFKDUJH $SSOLHV for families traveling to and 1RYHPEHU 'HFHPEHU from the Hampton Roads area to spend the holidays ^ Z d /E d, /Z Z ;W'ͲϭϯͿ with their service member. z ^ ;W'ͲϭϯͿ Room availability is limited. d, 'KK /EK^ hZ ;W'Ϳ ^W dZ ;W'ͲϭϯͿ Rooms will be reserved on a s/ dKZ &Z E< E^d /E ;W' ͲϭϯͿ first come, first served basis. d, W Ehd^ DKs/ ;'Ϳ To participate, commands d, ,hE' Z ' D ^͗ must designate a represenDK </E': z W Zd͘ Ϯ ;W'ͲϭϯͿ tative as the command’s d, E/',d &KZ ;ZͿ single point of contact to ƚ EĂǀĂů ^ƚĂƚ ŽŶ EŽƌĨŽůŬ͕ ĐƌŽƐƐ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ E y ƵŝůĚŝŶŐ coordinate the delivery of
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applications and confirmation information with the Norfolk NMCRS. The only charge for the room is a nonrefundable reservation fee of $10 per room, per night. The entire reservation fee will be donated to the NMCRS. Reservation fees ensure that all rooms are used. Hotels require 24-hour cancellation in the event rooms cannot be used. Deadline for submission is Dec.18. Commands may request registration forms from Loretta Russell of the Norfolk NMCRS by calling 322-1175 or email at loretta. russell@nmcrs.org. All incidental expenses incurred during the hotel stay – such as phone calls, laundry services, movies, room service and other meals – are the responsibility of the service member reserving the room. Command representatives of underway commands and units unable to meet the Dec. 18 deadline should contact Russell for more details.
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THANKSGIVING TIPS AND TRICKS Tips on turkey carving
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Cooking is only part of Thanksgiving prep. For many hosts, carving the bird represents the most intimidating feast feat. Don’t chicken out. There are some quick tips you can follow to demystify the process, from the carving experts at Smith’s Housewares, a manufacturer of innovative knife sharpeners and kitchen tools: ■ The first thing you will want to carve out is a proper amount of time to cook the turkey. When coordinating your schedule that morning, keep in mind that between taking the turkey out of the oven and cooking it, you should allot about 20 minutes. This waiting period is not frivolous. It makes the handling of the hot turkey easier on your hands, and gives the meat’s juices crucial time to redistribute. ■ If your turkey is tied, remove the string first. Start by removing each leg and thigh from the body of the turkey, using your hands to separate, and your knife to slice through the meat. ■ Next, separate the thighs from the legs by pulling on a leg and using your knife to slice. Target the “V” area with your knife, feeling around until you find the joint. Slice the meat away from the thigh bone and place it directly on your serving platter. ■ The next step is to remove the wings using a similar method. By identifying where the joint is, you can avoid slicing bone. ■ Using an even stroke, slice
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each breast from slightly off the midline. Slice down, gently pulling the breast away on the side you’ve chosen. Slice each breast into quarter inch thick slices. Place on your platter. Alternatively, cut slices of breast directly off the turkey, parallel to the rib cage. Just ensure you keep the slices even on both sides. ■ Be a sharp chef. To make the job smooth sailing, and avoid tearing the meat and making a mess, use a sharp, straight-edge knife and a carving fork to steady your meat. You’ll save time, energy and get better results. ■ In the days leading up to the holiday, make sure your kitchen is ready to go by sharpening all the knives you will need for food prep that day, particularly your turkey carving knife. A compact electric
knife sharpener is a great kitchen essential to have on hand for everyday use, as well as for major holiday feasts, as it is ideal for precise sharpening of straight-edge knives. Those from Smith’s Housewares feature a manual slot for polishing a freshly ground edge or a quick touch-up of already sharp knives. They can be found at walmart.com. ■ Add a garnish to the serving platter to make your turkey a feast for the eyes. As the main course, it deserves a bit of extra flair. Fresh and in-season herbs, fruits and vegetables all work well to complete the look. Don’t let the final throes of preparation be the most difficult on Turkey Day. All you need are the right, well-maintained tools and proper technique.
Love to entertain, but maybe, not so much to cook? Like to have a houseful of guests, but not a sinkful of pots and pans? Small, easy to prepare appetizers can make parties a snap. Called “small plates” on restaurant menus, flavorful Mediterranean-inspired appetizers are simple and tasty combinations of bold flavors. Here are some savory tips to make beautiful, no-fuss holiday party fare: ■ Stock the pantry: Prep pantry shelves by stocking up on assorted jarred items like roasted red peppers, capers, pickles, pickled vegetables, sliced and whole pitted olives as well as tasty premade pestos or tomato-based dips. ■ Make olives a centerpiece ingredient: Olives have the power to double as an essential part of the healthful Mediterranean diet, and be a party centerpiece. With pitted, seasoned, stuffed and jarred varieties, you have the makings of a festive, ready-toserve party plate. For a fast option, serve an assortment in a colorful bowl or small Mason jar. For guests’ ease, serve pitted olives, so they won’t have to worry about disposing the pits. For example, those from Pearls Specialties are available at Walmart, Target, Kroger and other grocery stores nationwide. ■ Say cheese: Pick up a selection of cheeses, choosing hard classic cheddars, feta, fresh mozzarella, and soft aged cheeses such brie and cream cheese.
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Support your baker: Take the time to seek out a great local artisan baker for a wonderful crusty Italian ciabatta loaf, a seeded baguette, a whole grain dark rye or a tangy sourdough. Use slices as a base to emulate trendy restaurants and cafes that serve “toasts” topped with flavorful combinations. In a pinch? Crackers work great too. ■ Go nuts: Combinations of crunchy pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts and cashews are delicious with everything. For a shortcut, get packaged candied or spiced blends. ■ Veg out: A trip to the produce aisle provides colorful inspiration and loads of tasty choices for an elegant veggie platter. Add fruits too. Sweet grapes and apples are a perfect complement to salty items. Combine with dips, spreads, cheeses and olives. Dark, flavorful Kalamata olives are delicious combined this way and make a great base for a tapenade. ■ Just sticks, no stones: Use bamboo skewers for excellent presentation and make snacking easy on guests. Layer on whole, pitted olives, such as the large and meaty Pearls Garlic Stuffed Queen Olives, slices of mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, colorful bell pepper strips and chunks of your favorite salami. Drizzle a bit of balsamic vinegar onto your skewers before serving. If you prep them ahead of time, wrap them tightly and refrigerate.
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Creed
The Good Dinosaur
Adonis Johnson (Michael B. Jordan) never knew his famous father, boxing champion Apollo Creed, who died before Adonis was born. However, boxing is in his blood, so he seeks out Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) and asks the retired champ to be his trainer. Rocky sees much of Apollo in Adonis, and agrees to mentor him, even as he battles an opponent deadlier than any in the ring. With Rocky’s help, Adonis soon gets a title shot, but whether he has the true heart of a fighter remains to be seen.
Luckily for young Arlo, his parents (Jeffrey Wright, Frances McDormand) and his two siblings, the mighty dinosaurs were not wiped out 65 million years ago. When a rainstorm washes poor Arlo (Raymond Ochoa) downriver, he ends up bruised, battered and miles away from home. Good fortune shines on the frightened dino when he meets Spot (Jack Bright), a Neanderthal boy who offers his help and friendship. Together, the unlikely duo embark on an epic adventure to reunite Arlo with his beloved family.
Victor Frankenstein >> When the experiments of radical scientist Victor Frankenstein (James McAvoy) go too far, only Igor Strausman (Daniel Radcliffe), his equally brilliant protégé, can bring him back from the brink of madness and save him from his monstrous creation. Courtesy of Davis Entertainment
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Goosebumps: A teenager teams up with the daughter of young adult horror author R. L. Stine after the writer’s imaginary demons are set free on the town of Madison, Delaware.
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BEHIND THE SCENES OF WOOOOO! NATION Podcast features Ric Flair with co-host Conrad Thompson ■ sneak peak Next week part II. How do they make it all work, favorite moments on the show, partying with the Nature Boy, how many Nature Boy robes does Conrad own and so much more.
By Yiorgo Contributing Writer
Ric Flair, the 16-time World Heavyweight Champion can add another “Title” to his illustrious career as the owner and host of the most listened to and #1 podcast on CBS radio, “Wooooo Nation with Ric Flair.” Yes, The Nature Boy – the Rolex wearing, diamond wearing, kiss stealing, wheeling, dealing, limousine riding, jet flying – has a podcast second to none co-hosted with Conrad Thompson. In this interview, we are privileged to talk with Conrad, who will take us behind the curtain of this history making show. Yiorgo (Y): Conrad, as a big fan of your show myself, part of the fun for me each week is waiting to hear how Ric will introduce you. Coming from the best talker in the business, some of my favorite introductions of you by Ric have been: “And now ladies and gentlemen, the legend, the man, the myth, the 2nd wealthiest man in Alabama and good friend;” “a great phenomenal co-host;” “multi, multi, multi millionaire;” “second only to Jim Andrews in terms of finances in Alabama, owner of First Family Mortgage and assorted women around the world, my good friend and co-host Conrad Thompson, love you Conrad!” Conrad Thompson (C T): I am honored and humbled to be on the show every week and ask the type of questions, of Ric and his guests, that a fan and a friend would ask. Then there are times that I just sit back and watch the magic happen between Ric and the guest for the week. I am like a kid in the candy store, and I hope our listeners feel the same way. Y: I am sure that fans like me listening to Wooooo Nation, would like to know more about you. Where were you born, and what were some of your early memories of pro wrestling? Who introduced you to it? Etc. C T: I appreciate even being invited to do it. Anything that is good for the show and brings more awareness for the show is awesome. A lot of Ric’s fans may not even be aware that Ric is doing a podcast. He is enjoying it and I am having a blast being his sidekick. I was born in Montgomery, Alabama. I moved to Huntsville, Alabama, as an adult, where I still live today. My earliest memory of wrestling that I remember vividly was WrestleMania IV. I remember having that tape and watching it over, and over and over. I got the bug and it was off to the races from there. Eventually I grew out of wrestling, as a lot of kids do, and then it got a lot interesting again for me when one day in my late teens, I was flipping channels and I saw Hulk Hogan wearing all black and in the NWO group. I got on the Internet to find out about why Hulk Hogan was a bad guy now and I discovered wrestling all over again. I watched the NWA when I was a kid, but I was more of a WWF [now WWE] guy. Back in the late 90s when I got into it again, tape trading was at it’s all time high and I got into that. Back then companies would market 4-hour tapes with nothing but Ric Flair interviews. Old Ric Flair interviews just fascinated me and I became even a bigger Ric Flair fan. So from then on Ric has kind of been my guy, and I appreciate the history of wrestling more now. Wrestling fans get intrigued with the how and the why more then the
Courtesy photos Ric Flair (top photo, left) hosts a podcast co-hosted with Conrad Thompson (left photo). Learn about the origins of the podcast in this exclusive interview with The Flagship.
what. A true fan will ask, why is he doing that? Why will it work? Why did they not do this or that? That type of analysis does not exist in a lot of hobbies, but it does in professional wrestling, and that is one of the pieces I enjoy the most. Y: How did you and Ric meet? C T: I met Ric at an appearance in 2013. I bought my first authentic Ric Flair robe in March 2013 as well. I wanted one forever. It’s not like you can walk into Wal-Mart and get one. It is really difficult to find one. I was lucky enough to find one and it became like a treasure hunt. I started to collect this part of wrestling history. I then had an opportunity to meet J. J. Dillon and a few other guys who then put me in touch with someone who helped me meet Ric Flair. We quickly hit it off, became fast friends and have been inseparable ever since. We see each other every week, sometimes twice. It’s always a good time. I don’t always remember the next day, but they tell me I had a good time. Y: What line of work are you in? C T: I have a company, First Family Mortgage based here in Huntsville, Alabama. We originate home loans in many different states including Virginia. If you are looking to refinance your current home or buy your next one, consolidating your debt, or shortening a term on your loan, we do it all for you. Give us a call and let us know you heard us on Wooooo Nation, or read about us in this interview and we will give you the “Friends and Family Discount,” because I like to see all wrestling fans and supporters of the show do well. You can find us on line at www.1fmc.com/home.html. Y: How did Wooooo Nation come to be?
C T: I promote my company on radio and television and I do live interview segments each morning on several radio stations, and some afternoons as well. Ric had seen me do them when we traveled together, and he thought that was pretty cool – that we could be in one part of the U.S. – but I was still doing the shows. Eventually his agent was approached by several companies requesting for Ric to do a podcast. They made the decision to go with CBS radio. Ric then pushed to have a cohost, which is unheard off in the podcast business, but he never said to me to be a co-host. He asked if I could come with him in the studio and do an episode with him where I kind of interview him. He wanted me to do that as his first one, because he felt like he wanted to talk to somebody. There was a little apprehension by the CBS people as to, “what is Conrad going to do exactly?” We taped the show and they realized I knew and understood my way around radio and what was expected of me, what my role was on the show and then everybody was on board. Ric and I decided to scrap that one and do another one. We have found our rhythm and now it is a permanent excuse for Ric and I to hang out and laugh every week. He is enjoying it, CBS is pleased, advertisers are buying, and life is good. Y: How do you make it all work with Ric’s still very hectic, demanding, and busy schedule? C T: At first we knocked out two shows a day. We would tape one show and that would air the next day. The second show would air a week later. We did that for a while, but eventually Ric was just not pleased with that format, because he felt like our timing was off when the second taped show would air a week or so later. Ric would talk about the WWE RAW TV show the night before, but to the people listening at home, the TV show he was referring to was already 8-9 days ago and it tended to confuse the listening audience. So, he decided to tape a new show every week. Ric’s contract with CBS states that he has to deliver one show a week to air on Wednesday. They would like for us to deliver the show on Tuesday, so they can upload it and everybody has access to it across the world on Wednesday morning. That, however, brings it’s own set of challenges because Ric is not computer savvy and is constantly on the go, traveling all over the world. He is leaving as we speak to go on a 10-day European trip with WWE, then as soon as he returns, he has several personal appearances here in the states. Yiorgo is our very own Hampton Road’s Arts and Entertainment journalist. A stage, TV and movie actor, he is also an educator, motivational speaker, writer, storyteller, columnist, and is also involved in the colorful world of professional wrestling.
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The Sprint Cup Rookie of the Year battle used to be a high-profile, clear-cut contest, but in recent seasons it's been mostly under the radar, and a bit confusing. Two of this year's top rookie contenders, Brett Moffitt and Matt DiBenedetto, both started the 2015 season with no plans to run for Rookie of the Year, and didn't sign up for the program. Moffitt, who leads DiBenedetto 196 to 192 rookie points heading into the season finale this weekend, got his first start, at Atlanta Motor Speedway, as a fill-in for Brian Vickers, who was out of the No. 55 Toyota for health reasons. Then, when David Ragan was hired to fill in for the injured Kyle Busch, Moffitt took over his No. 34 Ford. Moffitt was back in the No. 55 in place of Vickers for five races before losing that ride to Ragan. He then returned to the No. 34 that was Ragan's ride at the start of the season. He has run 30 races, with a best finish of eighth at Atlanta, and is 34th in the standings. DiBenedetto got a last-minute deal to drive the No. 83 at BK Racing, and has run 32 races, with a best finish of 18th at Talladega. A third Rookie of the Year candidate, Jeb Burton, also drives for BK Racing, and has a best finish of 27th in 27 starts, and is third in the rookie standings, with 188 points.
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Pruning, Broken Limbs, Bucket Truck, Overgrowth Removal & Cleanup. Lic & Ins. 757-282-3823.
Free Stump Grinding With Tree Removal H 100% Price Match Guarantee. 757-587-9568 H
Infiniti 2008 M35, 4 dr., 38K mis., leather
Real Estate Services
100% ALL TREE & SHRUB REMOVAL
Trimming, total removal (stumps), Lisc./ Insured, Senior/Military Disc. free estimates- 237-1285
Honda 2011 CRZ 61K miles Exc Cond 5 speed $10,400 757-727-3533 text or call
Neon 2000 Dodge 182,520 miles. $1200 OBO. Call/Text 7579524621
BEST PRICE EXTERIORS: 757-639-4692
Godwin Tree Service-Over 25 YRS Exp. Pro-
loaded, 5 spd, 146K, $8900. 516-375-6169.
For Rent-Va.Beach House
LICENSED & INSURED
Tree Service
Honda 2002 S2000 Conv Sports Car,
Townhouse for sale in Suffolk 3 Bedrooms 2.5 Bath 1743 SqFt/ Attached one car garage $224,900. 757-714-3161
Y.K. Roofing & Siding
Siding, Windows, Trim, Roofing & Gutters. FREE ESTIMATES! Lic. & Insured. Lowest Prices & Top Quality Work. BBB A Plus Rating
Honda 2002 Accord EX, 2 dr., auto, 4 cyl., new timing belt, $2990 OBO. 757-675-9199.
fireplace, dining rooom, garage, & fenced yd. Pets negotiable Owner/Agent Toni Minnis 287-4966
Shingles, Slate, Tile, Chimney Flashing, Siding. Licensed & Insured Call Today! 757-718-1072
Siding
Honda 1994 Accord, 2 dr. LX, new inspection, cold a/c, runs excel. $1995. 757-394-4827
For Rent-To Share
Poodles Miniature-AKC reg, M/F, 12 wks., shots/wormed, Healthy & playful, ready to go. $500 Cash. Mon.-Sat. 252-232-0600.
pruning service. Prices starting at $ 45 per palm and may vary depending on the type,size and quantity to be serviced. Call Rick at 757-719-9273 check our website at cabanboypalms hr.com
Ford 2014 Taurus SEL 3.5L V6, white, 3K miles, warranty, immaculate, $22,000. (757) 853-4391
Battlefield Blvd and I-64 Roommate Wanted. Furnished room, Verizon FiOS, All utilities included. $600/month. Text 757-741-5538 for more info.
Palm Tree Winter Wrapping Palm wrapping,
Ford 2012 Mustang Garage kept, Premium V6 Appearance pkg,34,000 Miles,Leather seats,New tires,Grabber Blue,$17,800,757-241-2589
No deposit. 757-771-7456.
Pitbull Pups- 14 weeks old, shots and dewormed $150. All females (757)305-4717
Plants,Seeds,Flowers
Ford 2008 Mustang Shelby GT500 28,200 Miles. Garage Kept. Excellent Condition. $29,500.00 Neg. Serious Inquires Only. (757) 647-0979
Chesapeake, Nice Room for Rent
Chihuahua Pups-CKC, males & females, 9
ROOFING/FLAT RUBBER, HOT TAR,
Call (757) 880-5215
For Rent-N.C. Apts Hertford, NC-2 BR, fully furnished, water furn,
Central air & heat, cable, $165/wk. 757-409-2343
SPECIALIZING LEAKS & REPAIRS
Concrete/Asphalt
$179.99 + tax. New Customers 0nly. 460-2205
Australian Cattle dog puppies red speckled M/FM Akc registered 434-470-4034
Roofing-Guttering
Commercial/Residential Roofing & Siding $1.99 Sq Ft. Seamless Gutters. Tile & Hwd Flrs
Magnuson Hotel, LOW WKLY RATES! Starting
Aussie Doodles-Beauty with brains, shots & clicker training started. Smart. $550. 274-2381.
PUGGLES - The Best Of Both Worlds, Grab A Ball UNIVERSAL PEST & TERMITE. FREE INSPECTIONS. 757-502-0200
erty. Full showroom, service and parts department and outdoor display spaces on approx. 3.5 acres with approx. 600 feet fronting Military Hwy. Call Lisa Peterson 757-855-5555
near baesystems $135wk+Dep 781-3991
German Shepherd Pups-Black & tan & solid
services
For Lease-Commercial Norfolk Auto Dealership Commercial Prop-
CAMPOSTELLA On busline must be clean
Pets-Dogs,Cats,Other
ing dep. Black & brown, born 10/23. 757-803-3680
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mis. new inspection, p/l, $1750. 757-749-6948.
Garden of The Last Supper, Section C, $3500 both or best offer. 757-465-9116.
above-gar apt, $550+ dep. No pets. 252-264-4350
Horses, Cattle, etc.
Leica, Nikon, Zeiss, Rolleiflex, Graphlex, 4x5 & 8x10 View Cameras, Etc. Also Antique Cameras Entire Collections Purchased. No Brownies, Box Cameras or Polaroids. 757-481-5375.
* $100 Door Prize * Call 424-.2143. Lic & Bonded Auctioneer Va Lic 699
757-502-0200 (Mention This Ad and Get $100 Off)
We'll bring samples to your home, measure, and can even install the next day. We are Hampton Roads largest flooring dealer, so you get your floors installed right and at the lowest price guaranteed. CALL 453-8000 for your free quote.
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WANTED: Professional Film Cameras
Good selection of estate furniture, collectibles, tools, appliances, 10K & 14K gold & diamond jewelry & coins.
Ford 2000 Focus, black, good cond, CD, 160K
Low Weekly Rates avail starting $199 week. Oceanfront Hotel. 1719 Atlantic Ave. 757-425-5511
Cock-A-Poo Pups-1st shots, de-wormed, M/F,
EVERY MONDAY AT 6 PM-10,000 Sq Ft. Bldg. All Inside
Fiat 2012 Pop, 20K mis., white, great cond.
la Rd. Garden of Disciples, 2 spaces $1900 each. 757-853-7058 or mor.wm1@verizon.net
Free Installation/25% Discount
wks., shots, family raised, $400. 757-243-3073.
ESTATE, PAWN & CONSIGNMENT AUCTION
Chrysler LXi 2003 Concorde Luxury package, leather, pwr everything, premium sound sys, tint wds. Well maintained, oil chg every 3k
Roosevelt Memorial Park-1101 Campostel-
For Rent-Furnished Apts
Boat Trailers
Cameras-Photography
Chevy 2002 Corvette Garage kept and mint condition with numerous upgrades. Red, removal glass top, and fully loaded with 16k miles. Used for car shows. A must see. $23,000. Call (757)426-2285.
Ford 1999 Taurus For sale 99 ford taurus does have small exhaust leak 1200.00 cash or best offer. Call Bob at 757-268-4178
Handicapped Supplies
German Shepherd Pups-AKC papers, M/F.
THE INSULATION DOCTOR Attic Insulation l Insulation Removal l Crawl Space Insulation l l Insulation Upgrade l
NEW FLOORING FAST!!
Sweet Potatoes & More. Beasley’s Farm Market, 4001 Indian River Rd., Chesapeake. 757-420-0658
USED TRAILER SALE !!! OVER 100 Avail. For Boats 12'-38' BUDGET BOATS: (757) 543 -7595
STAMP COLLECTIONS
HOME INSULATION
Floors
Hanover Mustard Turnip, Collards, Kale,
Harmar Fusion Vehicle Lift for scooter,
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CROMWELL’S PRODUCE Red or White Sweet Potatoes, Collards, Kale, Beets, Rutabagas & More. 10-5 Daily. 3116 New Bridge Rd., VB. 757-721-6226.
We Are Mobile. Call C Mobiliy 757-650-3999
Oak Grove Remodeling and Repair Performing quality repairs and installation at reasonable rates, no job is too big or small. Veteran own. FREE quote at 757-675-4188
Fence Installation, Preservation, Repair & Removal. Landscaping. GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES & WARRANTY. 757-282-3823.
Collards, Cabbage, Green Beans, Kale, Greens, Etc. U-Pick. Everyday 8-5. Call 426-7501.
$1100 obo; Heartway Mobile Electric $1100 obo. 757-580-2969.
Cadillac 2004 XLR Here is a 2 seater roadster Convertible V8 garage kept, low miles, super nice car. Bright blue 22K 39K mis., 757-650-7610
Rosewood Memorial Park-2 spaces in the
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Good Things To Eat
We Repair Scooters & Wheelchairs,
Cash Paid For All
Athletic Director E. C. Glass High School-Lynchburg VA. Administer all athletic programs, provides leadership to the athletic staff, assist the administration with development and maintenance of balanced athletic program. Qualifications: teaching license, 3 years of successful teaching and coaching experience at the secondary level. 12 month contract position with full benefits. Salary range: $46,512 - $84,065 plus a stipend based on experience. Submit a certified application at www.lcsedu.net and three professional references, licensure and transcripts.
$8900. 757-440-3766.
Wheelchairs, Scooters, Lifts for Cars & Vans, Stairlifts/Elevators/Pool Lifts/Ramps.
Kodak Retinette w/case, made in Germany, 1949-1952, $170. Keystone Everflash 20, $8. 757-488-1694.
BENTLEY 2001 ARNAGE - BY ROLLS ROYCE LIMITED EDITION SUPERCAR, RARE, LOW MILES, BLACK PEARL Ext. w/LIGHT TAN & WOOD Int., NEW CONDITION, ROLLS-ROYCE V8 TURBO ENGINE, NAV, ALPINE AUDIO, ALL WOOD STEERING WHEEL, NO ACCIDENTS, ALWAYS GARAGED, Orig. MSRP WAS $231,000 WITH OPTIONS. EXTREME LUXURY, ELEGANCE & PERFORMANCE! CURRENT BOOK VALUE $72,000 PLUS OPTIONS. PRICED AT $47,980. A MUST SEE. Call (757)373-3257 VaDlr
Receptionist Receptionist position: Requires high school education and basic computer skills. Responsibilities: Answer, screen and direct calls. Greet and direct visitors. Receive, open, sort and distribute mail, and related duties as assigned or requested. Please submit resume to sales@airsystems.com
Burial/Cemetery Plot
AT HENLEY FARM
REFRIGERATOR $125. Stackable Washer & Dryer $325. 90 Day Warr. CAN DELIVER. 757-735-2317
DECOYS WANTED Collector will pay CA$H for Old wooden ducks or canvas geese, Old shorebirds, swans, & duck calls. Buying old fishing tackle & lures, Old nautical & lifesaving items. Call Mark at 757-721-2746
General Repairs
CONCRETE SPECIAL: ONLY $5/SF Complete. 200 sq. ft. minimum. Family Business Since 1960. WHY PAY MORE? Call 757-297-6698
Brand New
Dryers $75; Washers $100 H H
Articles For Sale
HH AFFORDABLE SAME DAY REPAIR HH
Concrete work. Driveways. We Accept All Major Credit Cards. 652-4050. www.shabazznva.com
Bed-Brass, Antique, Double, excel cond $500; chair-bonnet style, excel cond $200; desk-roll-top, vintage, oak, excel cond w/chair $800. 757-842-1329.
Can deliver. 757-706-3667
can deliver $1 .60/mi. Need TVs? 757-525-0249
Attorneys
18 Yrs. Concrete Exp.-S & H. All Types of
Twin $99, Full $119, Queen $129, King $189 Financing Available. Can Deliver. 757-490-3902.
APPLIANCES - Refrigerator $195; Stove $125; Freezer $150; Washer $150; Dryer $125; Dishwasher $100. All Items Like New. DELIVERY AVAIL 757-447-7347
Safe Step Walk-In Tub Like new condition. See pik on SafeStepTub.com $2K OBO. 923--5590
D&W Garages - 20x24' $13,495; 24x24' $14,995; 24x30’ $15,995; w/Slab & Vinyl Siding. Call 465-0115 or 362-1833. dandwgarages.com
Cracks In Brick Walls-Holes in steps, brick houses, fireplaces, brick pavers. In Business Since 1994. Lic’d. & Ins’d. Call Wes at 757-473-5611.
Furniture-Household 2 Pc. All New Mattress Sets-In Plastic
Appliances
H WINTER HEATING SALEH On Gas Furnaces, Gas Packs & Heat Pumps. Clean & Check for $69. Call Comfort Energy Systems 757-335-0290.
Brick Repairs & Point Up, Walls, Steps, Etc. Semi-Retired Stone Mason, Earl Smith, AKA Stone Smith. Free Est & Great Prices. You Won’t Find A Better Man. 757-270-0578
wt bench $75; gym bike $45. Free del. 237-5757
40% Military Discount on all other sets!
Pocket Watches
Director of First Impressions FULL TIME Front Desk. Looking for bright, energetic individual to join our Leadership team. A positive attitude, well-versed in Word Excel Publisher PowerPoint, excellent phone and technology skills are required. If you are a self-starter and a servant leader with passion to help others we want to hear from you! eMail resume to klrw712@kw.com
Fitness Equipment Treadmill & Total Gym $95; Elliptical $175;
Full- $99, Queen- $129, King- $169
Wrist Watches
Real Estate Settlement Processor Settlement processors needed for agency in VB to handle residential and commercial settlements. Must have at least 2 years of exp. Salary commensurate with exp. Please email your resume to hr@ equityt.com OR fax to 757-486-5149.
Jack Frost Firewood 430-2257
MATTRESS SETS
Garages
Brick Block Work
Free Delivery. Serving Hampton Roads, Half Cords, Heaping Truckloads. Call 540-649-9911. FIREWOOD-SEASONED. Full, Half & Quarter Cords. Pickup or Delivery.
Appraisal Service With 40 Years Experience.
Air Conditioning & Heating
Jill’s TLC Day Care Hrs. 7:30-5:30, FT/PT, drop ins, for infants ages 6 wks on up, much activitiy time so babies learn as they grow. 757-407-1284.
Firewood-Fuels A+ SEASONED FIREWOOD
Older Men’s/Women’s
757.622.1455
Childcare
behind rake, 6’ disc harrow, $2800 as is. 620-9390
Layaway Available
business Uncontested. $350 + $88 filing fee. No court appearance required. SE Habla Espanol Hilton Oliver, atty. 757-490-0126
Farm Equipment-Vehicles Farm Tractor, 4WD, 55 hp, front loader, pull
Virginia Beach Antique Co.
4016 Indian River Rd., Ches. 2 Miles. W. of I64. Vintage Market and Craft Fair A one of a kind, completely unique event. Specializing in unique handmade and up-cycled items. Also featuring homemade edibles. Located at 8881 Eclipse Dr, Suffolk, VA 23433 on Sunday, November 29th, from 11:00 - 6:00.
Fur coats Ladies mink and leather coat. $350.00. Ladies fox and leather coat. $300.00. Both 3/4 length. Ex cond. 481-2616.
Any Silver Pieces
Washers, Dryers, Refrigs, $125 & up. 6 mo wty, HILLTOP - VIRGINIA BEACH 1554 Laskin Rd #106 - After 10 years Young Chefs Academy is closing the doors and opens an opportunity for you! Store contents coupled with fabulous estate items means something for everyone. Custom cabinetry, kitchen appliances, prep tables, stacking chairs, office equip and all weather benches. Fine china, sterling, unique serving pieces, candelabra, designer clothing and jewelry. Sat. Nov 21, 10-4 pm, Sun. Nov 22, 11-4 pm. SELLING TO THE WALLS!
back. New & used. 10 items for $10. Our quality & prices beat all stores & thrift stores, baby, children, women & men, Levis, Nike, Ralph Lauren. 2201 Bainbridge Blvd., Chesapeake. 757-724-0550.
Automobiles for Sale
Audi 2008 TT Convertible 73k miles, Auto, 250 hp, leather, NAV, loaded. $17,900.00. call 757 4350745
BMW 2008 528i, 6 spd standard, 120K, blue ext, beige leather int, $10,500 obo. Jeff 537-6994
NEED A CAR? ZERO DOWN? BAD CREDIT? CALL 757-717-1715 VA DLR
Campers/RVs 2008 Pilgram RV, 27’, slide-out, new rubber roof, excel cond, $10,000. Norman 757-348-8100. Forest River 2007 Silverback 35L4QB Sleeps up to 10, 4 slides w awnings, bunkhouse, washer/dryer (a must have), ceiling fan, surround sound, whole house vacuum, new tires. 5th wheel hitch for 01 F250 addtl $400. Beautiful RV, must sell $21,000. Call 757-406-3902
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Sport Utility Vehicles Ford 1996 Bronco 4WD, 81K original miles, runs great, interior in good condition, needs bodywork. Last year for Broncos, $4000 OBO, 757-663-2570 Ford 2005 Expedition XLT New tranny and tires. Engine going bad. Oil pressure drops. Glass and body good. $2500 obo. Billy @ 757.434.5538
Honda 2003 CRV, 150K mis., 1 owner, good cond, just passed NC insp, $4850. 252-426-3630. Pleasure Way 2001 Lexor TD Dodge Ram 3500 chassis. 65,500 mi. 19 ft. $16,995 252.619.0169
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Isuzu 2004 Ascender, 7 passenger, 120K mis., black, 4X4, $4850. 757-254-3210.
Trucks
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Chevy 2007 Silverado reg cab, 8’ bed, V-8, only 65K, auto, a/c, clean, $9500. 816-0710 va dlr
Ford 2004 F150 Super Cab, XLT, 2WD. V-8 engine. Fiberglass cap, $9500. 757-482-3742.
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NEED A CAR? WHEELCHAIR VANS FOR SALE Used from $12,000. New Honda & Toyota conversions. Door to door vehicle service, service contracts, rentals. Short term buy back program. VA Dealer Call Ken 757-769-8636
Motorcycles Harley Davidson 1979 SHOVELHEAD $5900 OBO Retirement Sale + extras rev6-8@hotmail.com
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Vans Chevy 2003 Astro Pass, seats 8, new insp,
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runs great. 175K. $3500. 757-816-0710. Va. Dlr.
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Yamaha 2004 Road Star 1700cc, 26,340 miles. Lots of extras $4500 Call/text 757-943-0332
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ROMAN CATHOLIC Our Lady of Victory Chapel Mass schedule: 11:45 a.m., Wed. | 10 a.m., Sun. PROTESTANT David Adams Memorial Chapel Worship services: 10:30 a.m., Sun. Jewish SABBATH Commodore Levy Chapel (Second Floor Bldg. C7) Sabbath: 7 p.m., Fri. (Sabbath Fellowship Oneg Shabbot Follows) ISLAMIC WORSHIP: Masjid al Da’wah 2nd Floor (Bldg. C-7) Services: 1 p.m., Fri. Chapels are open daily for prayer.
NAS Oceana Chapel
ROMAN CATHOLIC ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass schedule: 8:30 a.m., Sun. Mass schedule: 11:30 a.m., Tues.-Fri. PROTESTANT 9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m., Sun. Worship service:10:30 a.m., Sun. PROTESTANT Sun. school: 9:15 a.m., Sun. NSA Northwest Worship service: 10:40 a.m., Annex Chapel Sun. ROMAN CATHOLIC Bible study: 11 a.m., Wed. Rosary: 9:30 a.m., Sun. Confessions: 9:30 a.m., Sun. Dam Neck Annex Mass Schedule: 10 a.m., Sun. Chapel CCD (Sept-May) 11 a.m., Sun. ROMAN CATHOLIC Confessions: 4:15 p.m., Sat. PROTESTANT (EPISCOPAL) Mass Schedule: 5 p.m., Sat. Worship service: 8 a.m., Sun. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL PROTESTANT July 29 - Aug. 2; 6 to 8 p.m. Worship service: 9 a.m., Sun.
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