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USS Kearsarge (LHD 3)

The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge, (LHD 3), ﬂagship of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), with the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), arrived in Helsinki, Finland for a scheduled port visit, August 5, 2022. PAGE 6 VOL. 29, NO. 31, Norfolk, VA | ﬂagshipnews.com

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U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley stands at attention during his promotion ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., August 6, 2022. Gen. Langley, who began his career in the Marine Corps as an artillery officer in 1985, is the ﬁrst Black Marine to be promoted to the rank of General. (SGT. KARIS MATTINGLY, COMMUNICATION DIRECTORATE)

Gen. Michael Langley becomes the Marine Corps’ ﬁrst Black four-star general By Communication Directorate

Headquarters Marine Corps

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley was promoted to the rank of general on Aug. 6, 2022, in a ceremony at Marine Corps Barracks Washington. Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David Berger promoted Langley, who became the ﬁrst Black Marine to be

promoted to general. “43 years we go from our ﬁrst African American general to now our ﬁrst - I think leading to many more - four-star African American generals,” said Berger, paying homage to Lt. Gen. Frank E. Peterson. Langley was joined by friends and family at the ceremony, including his father Willie C. Langley, who is a proud Air Force veteran. Gen. Langley repeatedly talked about his father as his greatest mentor.

“My daddy told me to aim high, so I aimed as high as I could and found the few and the proud,” said Gen. Langley, a comment which was met with laughter amongst the crowd, most of whom were Marines. Langley was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and grew up on a variety of military bases as a child before settling in Texas. He graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington and commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in 1985. Langley has served in

the Marine Corps for 37 years and saw his promotion as a sign to others that Marine Corps service rewards those who work hard to achieve their goals. “The milestone and what it means to the Corps is quite essential. Not because the mark in history, but what it will affect going forward, especially for those younger across society that want to aspire and look at the Marine Corps as an opportunity,” said Gen. Langley.

Back to the Beach: NAS Oceana Air Show Returns By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Megan Wollam

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the much anticipated return of Naval Air Station Oceana’s annual air show is coming up next month. Spectators will be able to enjoy an exciting showcase of aviation performances Sept. 17 and 18. The 2022 NAS Oceana Air Show is open to the public, and admission and parking are free. The show will feature the Navy’s ﬂight demonstration team, the Blue Angels, along with a variety of military and civilian aviation performances. The theme for this year’s air show is Back to the Beach. “Our theme this year pays homage to our deep roots here in the Hampton Roads area, and our steadfast commitment to our surrounding community, especially as we navigated the impacts of coronavirus together,” said Capt. Bob Holmes, NAS Oceana’s Commanding Officer. “Safety is always our top priority, and we made the tough but necessary decision to cancel last year’s

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CHESTERFIELD, Mo. (June 9, 2022) The U.S. Navy ﬂight demonstration team, the Blue Angels, arrive at Spirit of St. Louis Airport, June 9, 2022. The Blue Angels are in the St. Louis area for the Spirit of St. Louis Airshow, which takes place June 11-12 and marks the St. Louis-made F/A-18 Super Hornet making its debut and return to the area. (U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 1ST CLASS CHRIS WILLIAMSON)

air show due to high community transmission of the coronavirus. We look forward to welcoming visitors from across the country and around the world to come back to

Virginia Beach, and back onboard the Navy’s East Coast Master Jet Base.” “The Navy is truly part of the DNA of Virginia Beach,” said the City of Virginia

Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer. “This is a terrific event for families that we look forward to every year.” The mission of the Blue Angels is to showcase the teamwork and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps through flight demonstrations and community outreach, while inspiring a culture of excellence and service to country. Since 1946, the Blue Angels have performed for more than 500 million fans. Additional information about the 2022 NAS Oceana Air Show is available on the air show’s website and social media page: www.oceanaairshow.com and www. facebook.com/oceanaairshow. Air Show performances are subject to change. Unmanned aerial systems, commonly known as drones, are not permitted at NAS Oceana. The unauthorized use of drones can threaten the safety of aircraft, military personnel, and nearby civilians. Flying a drone within five miles of NAS Oceana — including the Oceanfront resort area — is also prohibited.

NAVSAFECOM ensures safe diving

USS Wasp’s grand galley reopening

Local Sailors recognized

Divers across the naval enterprise will be safer, thanks in part to thorough assessments by the Naval Safety Command (NAVSAFECOM), resulting in an update to diving operations and maintenance.

Sailors assigned to Naval Station Norfolk and Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads were recognized during the annual Hampton Roads Chamber Military Recognition Reception.

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Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society sees alarming rise in predatory lending

By Joseph Blakistone

NMCRS Norfolk Communications Coordinator

Military installment loans and payday loans have long been marketed as a “quick and easy” way for service members to access cash between paychecks. There are about 23,000 payday lenders - twice the number of McDonald’s restaurants in the United States - across the country, with many located here in the Hampton Roads area. While these lenders target many different Americans, they tend to focus on vulnerable populations such as young service members and their families. Today, with the cost-of-living outpacing inflation, quick loans that do not require a credit score can be an enticing tool to fill financial gaps caused by unexpected financial emergencies such as auto and home repairs, emergency travel, or basic living expenses such as rent, food, and utility bills. Additionally, many lenders use marketing strategies to specifically target young military service members because they’re often inexperienced with money, have little to no credit, and have a steady and predictable income stream. These lenders also use patriotic and military-related media in their advertising to give their target customers a false sense of security and hide the harmful financial effects of their loans, which are designed to trap the borrower in a never-ending cycle of debt. Navy-Marine Relief Corps Society (NMCRS) Norfolk Director Rick O’Rawe remarks that he is seeing an increase in these predatory loans over the past few months when assisting local military families. Director O’Rawe recounts the story of a family he recently met with - “NMCRS was able to assist a young, newly married military member who had financed ~$3,100 of furniture to setup an apartment for their new family. Nothing exorbitant, but the costs quickly added up when furnishing just a few rooms. Imagine the shock when together we reviewed the finance agreement…169.53% interest, which meant the service member was paying nearly $7,800 in finance charges totaling almost $11,000 for their ~$3,100 worth of furniture! This is just one example of predatory financing happening right here in the Hampton Roads area.” Director O’Rawe continues “The number of Active-Duty service members who choose to conduct business with businesses that charge what many may consider to be very high - perhaps even exorbitant - >35% interest rates is shocking to me. And as crazy as it may sound, a 35.95% interest rate is not only legal, it is common! The Military Lending Act provides some protections for

Active-Duty service members and their families by limiting the annual percentage rate (APR) to 36% on payday loans, vehicle title loans, and tax refund loans, however a 35.95% interest rate…is it smart? We want service members to know that Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society provides emergency and need-based assistance to all Active Duty or Retired Sailors and Marines, eligi-

ble family members with a military ID card, surviving spouses, and Reservists on active duty of 30 days or more when unexpected ﬁnancial needs and emergencies arise. We offer grants and zero-interest loans that are uniquely designed to help military families meet immediate needs and make positive steps toward a lasting ﬁnancial solution.” Director O’Rawe hopes by raising aware-

ness of the issue of predatory lending, service members will turn to organizations such as NMCRS that serve in their best interests. “We’re here, and we want to help. No matter how “bad” you might think your situation might be, there is always a solution.”

tional communities and schools on the hardships moving has on military children and how it affects their learning process; in addition to providing schools with resources available to help transitioning students.

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Get to know your School Liaison By Ninoshka Basantes, Public Affairs Specialist

Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic

New to Hampton Roads? PCS’ing to a different school district? School Liaisons are the primary point of contact for any information involving school-related questions with a primary goal to guide military children towards a successful future. “The earlier we can get involved, the easier the process is,” said Chris Hendrix, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic regional school liaison. “As soon as you receive your orders to a new duty station, contacting your school liaison will allow for a smooth take off and a soft landing.” School liaisons facilitate a number of processes to include inbound or outbound school transfers, locating school boundaries, special education resources and processes, home schooling support, and preparing for college and scholarship information. Graduation requirements vary from stateto-state and there is no one size ﬁts all. If you

have a graduating child, the school liaison will let you know the requirements needed or additional classes the senior may need to take to meet all graduation requirements. One of the tools that they use is called The Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. This is an agreement between States that eases educational transitions of military children as they transfer between states in the areas of enrollment, placement, attendance, eligibility, and graduation. As a Military Family, it is important for you to know your rights and the SL can give you the knowledge you need. Thegoalsfortheschoolliaisonistoprovide parents with the resources needed to overcomeobstaclesthatcomealongwiththemilitary life when transitioning their children to a new school system. The school liaison also promotestheimportanceofparentalinvolvement in their child’s education. “A child will do better in school when they see it’s important to the parents,” explained Hendrix. School liaisons also educate local educa-

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NORFOLK, Va. (Aug. 3, 2022) The Hampton Roads Chamber recognized 36 Sailors from Naval Station Norfolk and Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads during their annual Military Recognition Reception, Aug. 3. The event brings the business community and service members together to recognize selected Sailors who have excelled at their command.

Hampton Roads Chamber recognizes local Sailors By Kelly Wirfel

Naval Station Norfolk Public Affairs Officer

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK — More than 35 Sailors assigned to Naval Station Norfolk and Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads were recognized during the annual Hampton Roads Chamber Military Recognition Reception, Aug. 3, 2022. The event, held at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott, brings the business community and service members together to recognize selected Sailors who have excelled at their command.

Hampton Roads Chamber President and CEO Bryan Stephens provided opening remarks lauding those being recognized. “These service members understand what it truly means to serve, whether on the job or outside in the community,” said Stephens. “Service to them is a way of life.” Following Stephens’ remarks, keynote speaker, Capt. Janet Days, executive officer at Naval Station Norfolk’s Executive Officer, thanked the local community for their support stating, “This is an amazing community that truly loves the Navy and all of our Armed Forces. Today’s event is a testament

to that.” Days also expressed her appreciation to those who being recognized. “To all the award recipients here today, congratulations on your many accomplishments to date and those yet to come,” said Days. “Just being nominated is an endorsement from your command that you have in the past and will continue in the future to go above and beyond what is expected. You are setting the example for others to follow and are true leaders in and out of work.” Each recipient received certiﬁcates from both Senator Mark Warner and Senator Tim Kaine as well as a challenge coin from

the Chamber. “While never expected, it is always nice to be recognized,” said nominee Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Emily Casavant. “I have lived in Hampton Roads for nearly eight years now and I am proud to call it home.” In addition to the Military Recognition Reception, the Chamber also hosts the Military Citizen of the Year luncheon which is scheduled for Tuesday, October 11. For more information about this event or to nominate a service member contact Lianna Arbitter at larbitter@hrchamber.com.

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PEARL HARBOR (July 13, 2022) - Navy Diver 1st Class Jason Wadsworth assigned to U.S. Navy Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 1 prepares an air hose during salvage training during Rim of the Paciﬁc (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY CHIEF MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST ERIC CHAN)

NAVSAFECOM ensures safe diving ﬂeetwide By Amy Robinson

Naval Safety Command Safety Promotions

Norfolk, Va. — Divers across the naval enterprise will be safer, thanks in part to thorough assessments by the Naval Safety Command (NAVSAFECOM), resulting in an update to diving operations and maintenance by Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). The update was published July 11, 2022, and addresses ﬁndings and recommendations from the then-Naval Safety Center’s diving safety assurance letter sent to NAVSEA in December 2021. The letter covered assessments conducted from May to October 2021. “The goal of the diving safety assessments is to ensure every diving command is operating safely and within governing standards,” said Senior Chief Brett Husbeck, a diving analyst with NAVSAFECOM’s Expeditionary Warfare Directorate. “If something isn’t correct, we identify the issues and work to get them corrected, which will help prevent mishaps.” During the assessments, analysts detailed several deﬁciencies with global portable pressure testing chambers, also known as pressure pots, which Navy and Marine Corps divers use to calibrate, compare and test depth gauges.

“In U.S. Navy diving, we strictly adhere to the procedures. If we don’t operate within the standards, someone will get hurt,” said the diving analyst. Husbeck, who has a background in welding, said one of the items analysts found during four out of seven assessments was severe rust inside the pressure testing chambers due to trapped moisture. “Over time, the rust can deteriorate the fittings and the welds, which could result in a catastrophic failure,” he said. From there, analysts traced materiel discrepancies identified during the assessments back to planned maintenance system deficiencies. These discrepancies, along with others associated with technical manuals and drawings, were noted in a safety assurance letter and forwarded to NAVSEA’s Supervisor of Salvage, including recommendations to mitigate risks to divers across the naval enterprise. Upon receipt, NAVSEA conducted a thorough review of the technical publications associated with pressure test chamber maintenance and operations, according to NAVSEA’s response letter. Using the information observed and derived from the diving safety assessments, NAVSEA addressed findings and implemented actions to ensure technical and

maintenance information is available, accurate and corresponds to the correct pressure test chambers. “Upon completion, NAVSEA sent their response letter and the diving safety assurance letter to dive leaders throughout the enterprise to inform the fleet,” said Capt. Robert Marsh, NAVSEA Supervisor of Diving. D o n C i e s i e l s k i , d i re c t o r o f NAVSAFECOM’s Expeditionary Warfare Directorate, said, “NAVSAFECOM continuously works with other commands to not only keep Sailors and Marines safe, but also enable warfighting readiness throughout the fleet.” “From the assessments and safety assurance letter to the actions and response by NAVSEA, this process illustrates how NAVSAFECOM works with units throughout the naval enterprise to ensure our warfighters are combat-ready, while also mitigating risks to keep the fleet safe.” NAVSAFECOM serves as the naval enterprise lead for non-nuclear safety standards, expertise and oversight of the Navy and Marine Corps Safety Management System (SMS). The command’s mission is to preserve warfighting capability, combat lethality, and readiness by working with its stakeholders to identify, mitigate, or eliminate hazards to reduce unnecessary risk to

people and resources. For more NAVSAFECOM information or resources, visit the command website at navalsafetycommand.navy.mil.

PEARL HARBOR (July 13, 2022) - Cpl. Dico Boekholt assigned to Royal Netherlands Navy Defence Diving Group, Salvage and Construction Team, ascends a ladder after salvage training during Rim of the Paciﬁc (RIMPAC) 2022. (U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY CHIEF MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST ERIC CHAN)

The 101 Critical Days of Summer: Day 50.5 — A midterm report card By Dave Deuel

Naval Safety Command

As we crossed the mid-semester point of the 101 Critical Days of Summer, we took a snapshot of how well − or not well − the naval services scored during their off-duty time. Wile it appears we are on track for an overall passing grade, making the “Dean’s Honor Roll” would be a stretch. We’ve already lost 16 Sailors and Marines in these first 50 ½ days, which is 16 too many. Before we look at some individual grades, here’s the breakdown of the activities that we’re getting hurt the most while doing. There were nearly 100 off duty mishaps. That’s approximately 2 per day if you didn’t already do the math. 1) Unsurprisingly, PMV-4 topped the list with 21% of the total mishaps, including five fatalities. 2) The apparent second was PMV-2, with 16% of the mishaps and four fatalities. 3) Tied with PMV-2 was team sports. Basketball led in this category, followed by baseball and softball. 4) “General Outdoor activities” scored fourth, tied with individual PT-related mishaps at a handful each. Now that we’ve covered the stats, let’s look at some individual performances. As always, we ask that you self-assess as you read about your brethren’s struggles to get through the summer semester in one piece. Take stock of your activities and choices, knowing it’s not too late to get your safety grade up if luck is the only thing that has kept you out of our database so far. A Walk On The Beach: A Sailor lacerated his foot while walking along the beach, requiring 11 stitches. At first read, it seems this was an unavoidable accident, but the truth came out in the report. The Sailor failed to adhere to the local watersafety brief about wearing footwear on the beach due to the high concentration of coral. — This Sailor gets a D for not following directions.

Playing With Fire: In another seemingly unavoidable accident, a Sailor was tending to a campfire when he dropped a burning log on his feet. He was treated for minor burns at the local emergency room (ER). The report says (without any details) that the Sailor dropped the burning log “due to horseplay.” Playing around with or near an open fire is just asking to get burned. — This class jester gets an F for fooling around with fire and also a note home to schedule a parent-teacher conference. No Good Deed Goes Unpunished: A Sailor volunteered to work outside cleaning up a local school’s grounds from 09001500. Having been outside in the hot sun for six straight hours, the Sailor suffered severe enough sunburn that he sought medical treatment for burns the next day. This mishap teaches us that we don’t need to sunbathe at the beach or pool to get sunburned. Anytime you anticipate prolonged exposure to the sun is a time for sunscreen. — This performance is a D+, but with extra credit added for volunteering on Memorial Day weekend, we’ll bump his grade up to a C+. Let Me Spleen Something To You: A Marine was dirt-bike riding on an established trail when he approached a turn too quickly, panicked, pulled the front brake lever, and was thrown over the handlebars. Being a Marine, he got up, returned to his vehicle, and went home. Later, he felt pain and wisely decided to go to the ER, where they discovered two fractured ribs and a torn spleen. The report noted that the Marine, while an experienced dirt bike rider, was unfamiliar with this particular trail. He would have done himself a favor if he’d taken it slower the first lap. — This Marine earned a C- for not applying some real-time risk assessment, but we’ll bump his grade to a B for wearing all proper PPE, which likely saved him from worse injuries (or getting killed). Dad Joke: “Why didn’t the Greek warrior play volleyball?” During the

second set of a volleyball game in a base gym, a senior Sailor heard a pop in his right foot and fell to the ﬂoor. Their injury was later diagnosed as a ruptured Achilles, requiring surgery. There’s not much more in the report, other than the players warmed up for 15 minutes before the game (good work!) — We’ll round this senior Sailor up to a C+ for warming up and giving him another chance to make up the grade. While the report didn’t identify any cause for this mishap, the Mayo Clinic lists age and weight as contributing factors and recommends increasing training intensity slowly over time. So, while warmups are helpful, they won’t always overcome being out of shape for the sport. (Dad Joke Answer: “Because he had an Achilles heel”). Going One-For-Five: While operating a chop saw, a Sailor’s hand “went into a running blade,” according to the report. As expected, the indiscriminate saw did its job, severing the Sailor’s little, middle, ring, and index ﬁngers. — This mishap was gruesome and is heartbreaking. Regretfully, it’s an F for this Sailor. There are only a couple basic rules when using power saws: 1) Wear eye and ear protection, and 2) Keep your body parts away from the blade. Three Amigos […or Stooges? —Ed]: This report starts with a “Sailor was walking back to the ship after an evening of drinking” (you knew one of these narratives would involve drinking, didn’t you?). On his walk, Sailor 1 saw and confronted Sailor 2 and Sailor 3 (the report doesn’t say why). While Sailor 1 was arguing with Sailor 2, Sailor 3 struck Sailor 1 in the face. Sailors 2 and 3 then proceeded to strike Sailor 1 several more times. Sailor 1 was later awakened by shore patrol and taken to the ship where he was treated for a broken nose. — This wasn’t a mishap, but rather a drunken, foolish example of not being good shipmates. All three Sailors get a zero and In-School Suspension. Actually, NJP is more like it, but you get the report card theme. The lesson here is don’t drink to the point where you’re looking for

a fight. Life is too short. Go To The Head Of The Class: In our final story, a Sailor was riding his motorcycle when a car in front of him abruptly cut him off. The Sailor made his best effort to avoid the car, slowing from 45 MPH to about 30 MPH, but it wasn’t enough. The Sailor impacted the front right side of the car, was ejected onto the road, and slid approximately 30 feet. He was treated for bruises and road rash. Why such minor injuries, you ask? He was wearing all required PPE and traveling the speed limit. — Sometimes an accident is un-preventable, that’s why PPE is so important. A+ for this Sailor and his positive example of what to do. Key Takeaways The average grade of our examples was a D+. As a service, we’ve exceeded the fiveyear average of off-duty mishaps at this point in the summer, so there’s definitely room for improvement. The takeaways here are all too familiar because the behavior that drives them is consistent in off-duty mishap reports yearly. 1. Don’t drink and [fill in the blank]. For today, let’s put it this way: Just don’t drink to excess. We understand that a few drinks while hanging out with friends and family is OK (if you’re of legal age). However, we beg you to realize that it lowers your inhibitions and raises your “bravery” level. Ease up on the drinking, and you’ll likely see dangerous activities for what they indeed are and apply some healthy risk management. 2. Think before you [fill in your activity here]. Most mishaps are a result of decisions that were made without considering the risks and hazards involved. Whether skipping warm-ups before the game, not wearing PPE, or disregarding warnings, we can significantly reduce human-error-related mishaps by working on our safety mindfulness. It should be ever-present both on duty and off. We want you to spend your summer having fun − and we’re pretty sure that’s not going to happen in the emergency room.

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NORFOLK (JULY 19, 2022) – U.S. Navy Sailors enjoy a meal on the mess decks aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), July 19, 2022. This is the ﬁrst time the galley has been open in over a year due to a 17-month dry-dock selected restricted availability. (U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 3RD CLASS ERIC MOSER)

The USS Wasp’s grand galley reopening By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eric Moser USS Wasp (LHD 1)

The crew of amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) celebrated the grand reopening of the galley with a surf and turf lunch, July 19, 2022. Sailors were ﬁnally able to sit across the table from one another and share a meal. After a demanding 17-month dry-dock selected restricted availability, the once desolate space was ﬁlled with the smell of food and the sound of laughter. One of the notable changes made during the closure is the addition of vinyl wrapped murals. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Rodell Hardaway, Wasp’s food service officer, said he and his team really wanted to create a

relaxing, inviting space for Sailors. On the walls, photographs depict Sailors conducting various exercises and operations during previous deployments. When the last of the Sailors in the photos have left, their impact will continue to be felt onboard Wasp. New equipment has been installed, replacing the old. Brand new kettles, ovens and an additional fridge will allow the storage of more supplies while underway, explained Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Agaalofa Ale, a galley watch captain. These upgrades help deliver an enhanced dining experience for the crew. While the new 21-day menu may still have some of the crew’s favorites, there will be some healthier options added as well.

“You know when you’re going to have Taco Tuesday, Burger Wednesday and Pizza Saturday,” said Hardaway. “In addition to the standard menu, the Navy is going more to the green side with less salt and less sugar.” The menu also has more of an emphasis on fruits and vegetables, explained Hardaway. All of this is in hopes of helping Sailors stay healthy and keep a steady weight. During the time Wasp was operating without a galley, the S-5 division Leading Chief Petty Officer Senior Chief Culinary Specialist Patricia Bermudez sent her Sailors to advanced schools. “For as long as we have been in the yards, a total of 18 personnel have gone to Galley

Watch Captain School,” said Bermudez. This school trains more innovative methods of cooking and dives into the mathematics on how to prepare meals using practical methods. “As soon as I got out of “A” school, I was excited to start working but I came here, and the galley wasn’t operational,” said Culinary Specialist Seaman Recruit Hayden Clark. “Now, the galley is looking amazing. I am excited to actually put my skills to use.” The completed renovation of the galleys and mess decks has had a major impact on the crew and mission readiness. “This is the best crew I have ever worked with over the 18 years. These CSs, they leave it all on the line,” said Bermudez. “Every day, they come in and give it their all.”

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USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) arrives in Helsinki By Petty Officer 1st Class Jacob Richardson USS Kearsarge (LHD 3)

HELSINKI, Finland — The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge, (LHD 3), flagship of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), with the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), arrived in Helsinki, Finland for a scheduled port visit, August 5, 2022. The ARG-MEU is operating in the Baltic Sea to strengthen relationships with NATO allies and partners while conducting combined training and theater-security cooperation engagements. This marks the ﬁrst time the ARG-MEU has fully aggregated in the Baltic during their current deployment. “After a successful mid-deployment voyage repair (MDVR) and ‘crew reset’ period in Brest, France, Kearsarge is looking forward to continuing operations in the Baltic region, re-constituting all three ships of the ARG together, and exercising with the Finnish military,” said Capt. Tom Foster, USS Kearsarge commanding officer. “This visit continues to demonstrate our commitment to security and stability in the region and provides a great opportunity for our Sailors and Marines to experience the rich culture of Finland.” Kearsarge and the embarked 22nd MEU will conduct bi-lateral training events with the Finnish military, and Sailors and

RED SEA (Nov. 2, 2015) The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), transits the Red Sea, Nov. 2, 2015. Kearsarge is the ﬂagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Group. (U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST SEAMAN APPRENTICE RYRE ARCIAGA/RELEASED)

Marines will be able to explore the city of Helsinki through Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) planned tours and engagements. The Kearsarge ARG and 22nd MEU are under the command and control of Task Force 6½. The ARG consists of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3); San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD

24); and Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44). While Kearsarge docks in Helsinki, Arlington will conduct a port visit to Stockholm, Sweden, while Gunston Hall calls on Tallinn, Estonia. These port visits demonstrate the United States’ commitment to working with key NATO allied and partner nations to preserve security and stability in the Baltic Sea region.

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NAS Patuxent River transitions back to Health Protection Condition Bravo beginning August 8 By Chief Petty Officer Patrick Gordon Naval Air Station Patuxent River

NAS Patuxent River will transition from Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Alpha to HPCON Bravo effective 7 a.m. Monday, Aug. 8, 2022. NAS Patuxent River makes the move as a result of rising COVID cases throughout Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties. HPCONs are protocols for public health emergencies, such as a pandemic. Commanders review and update these HPCONs based on risk levels within a local community and in cooperation with local, state or host nation guidance. Military leaders and public health personnel use them to guide actions taken in response to a health threat. At NAS Patuxent River, reports of COVID positive cases among personnel working aboard the installation have remained rela-

tively low. But rising community COVID transmission numbers, particularly among unvaccinated personnel, has driven the need for greater protections against the virus. “We’ve seen a rising trend in cases over the last few months leading us to take the protective measure to move back in to HPCON Bravo,” said Capt. Derrick Kingsley, NAS Patuxent River commanding officer. “After conferring with our health protection officers it was determined this was the appropriate action to protect our personnel from the continued presence of COVID and its variants.” If the community level should reach high per CDC guidelines, stricter HPCON levels may have to be enacted on base. The shift to HPCON Bravo is intended to mitigate the rise in COVID cases and prevent that if possible. “I want to encourage everyone to be safe, exercise good judgment and stay home from

work if they are ill,” added Kingsley. “We all have to do our part to stop the spread.” HPCON Bravo implementation directs that personnel should continue to avoid unnecessary contact and stay home when sick. Workforces are directed to limit workspaces to 80 percent of capacity, and permit liberal telework where possible, especially for individuals who self-identify as immunocompromised or being at high risk for severe disease. Wearing of masks is advised when in group settings, and still required in medical spaces such as the Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River. Personnel should follow any other applicable Force Health Protection Guidance available at https://www.defense. gov/Spotlights/Coronavirus-DOD-Response/Latest-DOD-Guidance/. Many programs at NAS Patuxent River that had reopened or expanded service under HPCON Alpha will only be minimally impacted and remain open with minor

changes to service. The Trusted Traveler Program remains in effect at NAS Patuxent River, and Gate 3 will remain open. Gate sentries will continue to handle IDs in accordance with Commander, Navy Installations Command Instruction 5530.14A, which dictates physical and visual checks are to be performed on Common Access Cards (CACs) and IDs in addition to Defense Biometric Identiﬁcation System (DBIDS) scans as a means of further veriﬁcation of credentials Some MWR programs are not impacted in the shift back to HPCON Bravo; the Center Stage Theater remains open with limited capacity, and outdoor activities, such as the Outdoor Pool, golf course, and pavilions remain open. For more information on NAS Patuxent River, follow on social media at www.facebook.com/NASPaxRiver and https://twitter. com/NASPaxRiverPAO.

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50 Years After Z-Gram 116 Female leaders from the USS Frank Cable (AS 40) hosted a tour of the ship for students from St. Joseph’s College for Women during a scheduled port visit to India. PAGE B3

*TRAINING*TRAINING*TRAINING* Hospital Corpsman First Class Clement McKenzie applies a chest seal to treat an exit wound on a mannequin during a training event held August 4 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. Clement and other sailors assigned to Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point conducted the practical exercise as students in Tactical Combat Casualty Care, a course designed to sharpen their battleﬁeld medicine skills. (PHOTO BY THOMAS CIESLAK NAVAL HEALTH CLINIC CHERRY POINT)

Cherry Point Sailors sharpen battleﬁeld medicine skills By Thomas Cieslak

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Sailors serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, NC, refined their battlefield medicine skills the first week of August. The Sailors, assigned to Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, completed Tactical Combat Casualty Care, a program of instruction developed to teach lifesaving, evidence-based techniques to keep wounded patients alive in austere environments. “TCCC [Tactical Combat Casualty Care] gives Cherry Point Corpsmen an opportunity to hone their edge and sharpen skills they may not use in a clinical setting,” said

Navy Capt. Elizabeth Adriano, MD CPE FACOG, commander of Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point. “The training is realistic, it’s tough, it’s uncomfortable and it’s exactly what Cherry Point sailors need so they are ready for when they serve alongside Marines.” Established on the base in March, clinic staff host classes monthly aboard MCAS Cherry Point. Clinic leadership made it a priority to procure instruction materials and certify instructors so sailors would not have to travel to Camp Lejeune or further to participate. Navy Medicine sailors assigned to clinic and 2nd Marine Aviation Wing are eligible to attend, refresh their skills and prepare for their follow-on assignment. We are learning to use equipment and

techniques our Corpsmen need to know out in the field, said Navy Lt. Amanda Gwyn, a TCCC student. It is important Navy officers to know and understand what is being taught here because we will also have to apply what we learn here to treat Marines and Sailors on tomorrow’s battlefield, she continued. Realistic injuries and body parts on the mannequins allowed students to train in performing critical life-saving interventions, such as establishing an airway via cricothyroidotomy, treating tension pneumothorax and obtaining IV/IO access to provide adequate fluid resuscitation. The three-day course started with classroom instruction August 2 and 3 within the clinic. Students received academic

instruction and then practiced their skills on mannequins to familiarize themselves with techniques and equipment. During the practical exercise held August 4, students encountered uncertainty, the hot North Carolina August weather and mannequins capable of breathing, bleeding and screaming. Amidst the high-stress environment, instructors evaluated the students’ performance and quizzed them on their medical knowledge. “TCCC is the DoD standard of care for ﬁrst responders,” said Hospital Corpsmen Second Class Michael Barros, a course instructor. “It is proven to provide essential pre-hospital trauma care that helps reduce potentially preventable deaths in the battleﬁeld.”

USS Mitscher Recognized as Best in Atlantic Fleet with 2021 Battenberg Cup; Awarded Challenge Cup that survived Pearl Harbor By U.S. Fleet Forces Command Public Affairs NORFOLK, Va. — The Arleigh Burkeclass guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) and her crew were presented the Battenberg Cup during a ceremony held aboard the ship at BAE Systems Ship Repair Norfolk, Aug. 5. Adm. Daryl Caudle, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, presented the award to Retail Specialist Second Class Petty Officer Jonathon Williams, the longest serving Sailor on Mitscher, who accepted on behalf of the crew. The Battenberg Cup has been awarded annually since 1977 to the ship or submarine selected by the fleet commander as the best all-around in the Atlantic Fleet, based on accumulation of crew achievements. “I am deeply honored and proud to present the Battenberg Cup to the crew of the USS Mitscher, who without a doubt embody the spirit, tenacity, and toughness that this achievement demands, “ Caudle said. “Today is a fine day to be a Mitscherman and every crewmember can proudly claim that they were integral in demonstrating the warfighting excellence this 115 year old legacy demands.” In 2021 Mitscher completed a Board of Inspection and Survey assessment following a nine month deployment where she served as the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Commander for the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) and USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Carrier Strike Groups. While underway Mitscher supported Operations Inherent Resolve, Freedom Sentinel, and Final Countdown; and multi-service, multi-national exercises Neptune Phoenix and Nemesis Raptor. “Your many accomplishments set your ship apart from all the others in the Atlan-

NORFOLK, Va. (August 5, 2022) Adm. Daryl Caudle, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, speaks during the presentation of the Battenberg Cup to the crew of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) during a ceremony held aboard the ship at BAE Systems Ship Repair Norfolk, Aug. 5, 2022. The Battenberg Cup has been awarded annually since 1977 to the ship or submarine selected by the ﬂeet commander as the best all-around in the Atlantic Fleet, based on accumulation of crew achievements. (U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 1ST CLASS THEODORE GREEN)

tic Fleet,” said Caudle. “When you are part of the greatest Navy in the world, how does a ship distinguish itself? The USS Mitscher knows the secret. Specifically, each and every crewmember commits to giving their best every day to their ship and the mission. It is through a combination of continuous improvement, a drive for excellence, and unmatched esprit de corps that has led your ship to this celebration of greatness.” During the course of her deployment, Mitscher earned the Global War on Terrorism expeditionary and service Medals

and the Navy Unit Commendation Medal. Mitscher’s crew achievements, across all mission and warfare areas in 2021 include; Battle “E”, Commander Naval Surface Forces “Green H” award, Golden Anchor award, Ship’s Store Retail and Service Excellence award, Commander Naval Surface Forces Atlantic Logistics Readiness Excellence Award, Commander, Destroyer Squadron 22 Unit Tactics award, and was awarded ﬁve Command Excellence awards. “I mean this with the utmost sincerity, it has been the highlight of my career to serve

with the crew aboard the USS Mitscher. Every Mitscherman aboard wholly personiﬁes our motto ’Seize the Day,’ ” said Cmdr. Dominic Kramer, commanding officer, USS Mitscher. “Each member of this team comes ready to seize each and every challenge and opportunity placed in front of them and this is why we are honored and humbled to be awarded the Battenberg Cup, a cup with a rich history just like our ship and crew.” Notably, Mitscher responded to two separate attacks on merchant vessels. During the ﬁrst, they provided overwatch and facilitated the embarkation of an ordnance disposal team. The vessel involved in the second incident was abandoned by hostile forces upon Mitscher’s swift response preventing the capture of crew members. Two other commands were nominated for the 2021 Battenberg Cup; USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) and USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). The silver plated trophy was gifted to North Atlantic Fleet Commander Rear Adm. Robley D. Evans in 1905 by British Rear Adm. Prince Louis of Battenberg and requested that it serve as a challenge cup between the men of the North Atlantic Fleet in competitions of athletic stamina. Between 1905 and 1940 men in the North Atlantic Fleet competed in 52 rowing competitions for the cup. USS West Virginia (BB 48) was the last ship to win the challenge cup in a cutter race. The trophy sank in Pearl Harbor along with West Virginia during the bombings on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. After her resurrection West Virginia held the cup until her decommissioning in 1947 and was then housed at several different commands and museums until 1978. In 1978 the Battenberg Cup was reinstituted as a symbol of extraordinary recognition within the Atlantic Fleet.

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Medal of Honor: Navy Quartermaster John Cooper By Katie Lange, DoD News Navy Quartermaster John Cooper wasn’t born in the United States, but once he immigrated here at age 17, he chose to serve his adopted country. By doing so, he became one of only 19 Medal of Honor recipients to earn the military’s highest honor twice. Cooper was born John Laver Mather in Dublin, Ireland, on July 24, 1828. Little is known about his life before he moved to the U.S., but after he did so in August 1845, he immediately joined the Navy and decided to go by the last name Cooper. A star medal with an insignia is held to a clasp with a red, white and blue ribbon. According to military pension documents, Cooper served in the Mexican-American War before being discharged in 1849. In 1856, he married Mary O’Keeffe. The couple went on to have three sons: John Jr., Edward and William. When the Civil War broke out, the 36-year-old Cooper re-enlisted in the Navy and spent time on several ships over the next few years. The action for which he earned his first Medal of Honor happened on Aug. 5, 1864, while he was serving as a coxswain on the USS Brooklyn. As the ship and others in its fleet sailed past Forts Morgan and Gaines and into Mobile Bay, Alabama, they were engaged by rebels from the forts and in gunboats, including the Confederate navy ramming ship CSS Tennessee. Enemy fire severely damaged the USS Brooklyn and killed several of its men, but Cooper remained calm, using his gun with “skill and courage,” according to his Medal of Honor citation. By the end of the battle, the Union ships had succeeded in anchoring beyond the reach of the Confederate forts’ guns. The fighting heavily damaged batteries at Fort Morgan, and it led to the surrender of the Tennessee, which was eventually incorporated into the Union Navy and was used throughout the rest of the war. The general order that awarded Cooper the highest medal for valor was announced on Dec. 31, 1864. It’s unclear when he actually received it. Cooper earned his second Medal of Honor on April 26, 1865, just weeks after the Civil War ended. Still in Mobile, he was stationed on the USS Stockdale and served as a quartermaster on Acting Rear Adm. H.K. Thatcher’s staff. According to historical records, ordnance stores at a warehouse in the city exploded, setting a good section of the city on fire. Some of the debris even landed on the Union fleet’s flagship about three-quarters of a mile away, naval records

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show. With part of the city on fire, help of any kind was needed, so several sailors from the fleet were called upon to assist firefighters. Despite the threat of being hit by exploding shells coming from the warehouse, Cooper moved through the burning city to search for survivors. His citation says he rescued a wounded man from certain death, carrying the man on his back to safety. About two months later, it was announced that Cooper would earn a second Medal of Honor for that feat. Only one other sailor received two Medals of Honor from the Civil War era — Boatswain’s Mate Patrick Mullen. Cooper was discharged from the Navy in October 1866. It’s unclear what Cooper did during his post-war life, but he lived for another 25 years. He died at age 63 on Aug. 22, 1891, at a hospital on Staten Island, New York. Cooper was buried in Cypress Hills National Cemetery in Brooklyn.

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From U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command / U.S. 4th Fleet Public Affairs The U.S. Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) will deploy to the U.S. Southern Command area of operations this fall as part of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet’s Continuing Promise 2022 mission. Detailed planning is currently underway for the Comfort to visit Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Haiti, and Honduras. During these mission stops, Continuing Promise medical teams will focus on working alongside partner nation medical personnel to provide care on board and at land-based medical sites to increase medical readiness, strengthen partnerships, and enhance the combined capabilities of the U.S. Navy and partner nations to respond to public health disasters and humanitarian crises. “No mission better demonstrates our enduring commitment to the region as we work collaboratively with likeminded nations to ensure a secure, free, and prosperous hemisphere,” said Rear Adm. Jim Aiken, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet. “Today, more than ever, our fates are inextricably linked in the Western Hemisphere. Continuing Promise provides valuable training for U.S. and partner nation personnel to learn from each other and to work side by side to improve the medical readiness of our neighborhood while also collectively being prepared to meet regional challenges.” The Continuing Promise 2022 main planning conference (MPC) took place in Jacksonville, Fla. July 6-7, and included over 100 participants from across the U.S. armed forces, Department of State, non-governmental organizations, and partner nation military members. The conference allowed participants to discuss details of the mission including medical planning, training, logistics, and security for the ship and personnel while in host nation ports. Capt. Bryan Carmichael, commodore of Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 4 will serve as mission commander for Continuing Promise 2022. “I look forward to getting out there on Comfort and doing great things for America and our partners in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility,” said Carmichael. “The mission helps show those who live in this part of the world they can turn to the United States for help whenever needed. Medical services is a big part of this mission but we are also building relationships with these countries and their people that will have lasting impacts.” The Continuing Promise mission will

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SANTO DOMINGO (Oct. 14, 2019) The hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) is anchored off the coast of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic as it prepares for a six-day medical mission, Oct. 14, 2019. Comfort is working with health and government partners in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean to provide care on the ship and at land-based medical sites, helping to relieve pressure on national medical systems, including those strained by an increase in cross-border migrants. (U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 2ND CLASS MORGAN K. NALL/ RELEASED)

include providing direct medical care and expeditionary veterinary care, conducting training and subject matter expert exchanges on various medical and humanitarian assistance/disaster relief topics, and leading seminars on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS). WPS is a United Nations initiative that started with UNSCR 1325 signed in 2000. It was a public acknowledgement that women are more adversely impacted by conﬂict and crisis, and that including women in security planning will lead to a more peaceful world. The Department of Defense (DoD) signed the WPS Implementation Plan in 2020. It outlines defense objectives and goals that the DoD will strive to achieve in order to move the bar toward full WPS implementation. USSOUTHCOM and USNAVSO/4th Fleet are dedicated to WPS and the promotion of gendered perspectives. Continuing Promise 2022 marks the twelfth mission to the region since 2007 and the seventh mission involving USNS Comfort. The mission will also foster goodwill, strengthen existing partnerships with partner nations, and encourage the establishment of new partnerships among countries, non-government organizations, and international organizations. “We are incredibly excited by the opportunities presented by Continuing Promise 22,” said Capt. Bradford Smith, USNAVSO/U.S. 4th Fleet Surgeon. “In addition to providing world class care to those in need, we are look-

ing forward to strengthening relationships with our partner nations through subject matter expert exchanges as well as humanitarian relief and disaster exercises to build capacity and resilience during times of crisis.” A U.S. Navy hospital ship has the capacity to provide aﬂoat, mobile, acute surgical medical facilities to the U.S. military and partners. The medical and dental capabilities provided during this deployment will assist communities with a wide range of health services including general adult care, pediatric care, dental treatment, and optometry. Additionally, limited surgical procedures will be offered in coordination with partner personnel. The ﬁnal planning conference will take place in September, which will finalize details of the mission. Additional details on the upcoming deployment will be released at a later date. U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet supports U.S. Southern Command’s joint and combined military operations by employing maritime forces in cooperative maritime security operations to maintain access, enhance interoperability, and build enduring partnerships in order to enhance regional security and promote peace, stability and prosperity in the Caribbean, Central and South American region. Learn more about USNAVSO/4th Fleet at: https://www.facebook.com/NAVSOUS4THFLT and @NAVSOUS4THFLT.

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50 Years After Z-Gram 116: USS Frank Cable women leaders host Indian women’s college students By Petty Officer 2nd Class Kaitlyn Eads

USS Frank Cable (AS 40)

BAY OF BENGAL (Aug. 5, 2022) Nearly 50 years after the release of Z-gram 116, female leaders from the Emory S. Land-class submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) hosted a tour of the ship for students from St. Joseph’s College for Women during a scheduled port visit to Visakhapatnam, India, Aug. 2, 2022. Z-gram 116, an all-Navy message from then-Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Elmo Zumwalt Jr., was released on Aug. 7, 1972, and announced the establishment of a task force to review laws, policies, and regulations necessary to eliminate inequities and open opportunities for women in the Navy. The CNO message directed the Navy to take nine concrete steps to eliminate inequities and open opportunities for women in the Navy. These steps included the entry of women into all ratings, opening midshipman opportunities at all NJROTC campuses, and offering women various paths to ﬂag rank. Finally, Zumwalt directed that women be afforded the opportunity to command ashore and to serve aboard ships at sea. During the port visit, Frank Cable hosted discussions with Indian naval officers on the submarine tender’s expeditionary repair, rearm, and resupply capabilities and efforts to support improved platform interoperability. The visit strengthened the cooperation and interoperability between the two countries’ navies. The ship tour offered the students an opportunity to learn about the U.S. Navy and to speak with female service members assigned to the ship. In total, nine women from Frank Cable’s crew participated in the day’s events, providing a tour of the ship and engaging in discussions about leadership and empowerment. “I think the impact of our visit is two-fold,” said Chief Logistics Specialist Vivian Gapith, from the island of Yap, of the Federated States of Micronesia. “We have our mission for the Navy and the ship, but it’s also for them; for them to see us - and the prevalence of females in diverse jobs in the U.S. Navy is very empowering. For us, we can see how far we’ve come because sometimes we take it for granted. Females weren’t always here in the Navy, in these ranks, these positions. For both us and them, the culture exchange

is very important.” “Visiting the ship was a prestigious moment,” said Vineela Prabha, a student at St. Joseph’s. “We came to know about the history of the military and the ship.” The female students are also members of the English Access Microscholarship Program (Access), a U.S. State Department program which provides a foundation of English language skills to bright, economically disadvantaged students, primarily between the ages of 13 to 20, in their home countries. Since its inception in 2004, approximately 150,000 students in more than 80 countries have participated in the Access Program. “The program brings changes in their attitude and confidence,” said Sister Anita Yandava, an Access program coordinator for the college. “It gives them more self-confidence and courage. It is very inspiring for me and for them. Their generation is more inspired when they see you [female Navy Sailors], it’s something great for me to see.” Z-gram 116 was a significant step forward for women in the Navy. The Navy counted approximately 9,000 women in its 1972 population, but they were limited in the types of jobs they could fill and had fewer opportunities to advance. Currently, there are more than 80,000 women serving in a U.S. Navy uniform. Every job, space, and rank in the Navy is open to women, and women serve in nearly every Navy community. St. Joseph’s College for Women was founded in 1958 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Annecy. It was the first women’s college in Visakhapatnam and all of North Coastal Andhra Pradesh. At the time of its establishment, the college had a faculty of six and enrollment of 28. The college now boasts a student enrollment of 2500, offering three intermediate courses, 12 undergraduate courses and six postgraduate courses. For more information on Z-gram 116 and women in the Navy, please visit https:// www.history.navy.mil/content/history/ nhhc/research/library/online-readingroom/title-list-alphabetically/z/list-zgrams/z-gram-116.html and https://www. navy.mil/Women-in-the-Navy/. Frank Cable is currently on patrol conducting expeditionary maintenance and logistics in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

VISAKHAPATNAM, India (Aug. 2, 2022) – Sailors assigned to the Emory S. Land-class submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) speak with students from St. Joseph’s College for Women during a tour of the ship while moored in Visakhapatnam, India, Aug. 2, 2022. Frank Cable is currently on patrol conducting expeditionary maintenance and logistics in the 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Paciﬁc. (U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 2ND CLASS KAITLYN E. EADS)

VISAKHAPATNAM, India (Aug. 2, 2022) – Lt. Kelly Chung, the legal officer aboard the Emory S. Land-class submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), speaks with students from St. Joseph’s College for Women during a tour of the ship while moored in Visakhapatnam, India, Aug. 2, 2022. Frank Cable is currently on patrol conducting expeditionary maintenance and logistics in the 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Paciﬁc. (U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 2ND CLASS KAITLYN E. EADS)

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Naval Flight Surgery celebrates 100 years of excellence

From Naval Medical Forces Support Command NAVAL AIR STATION PENSACOLA, Fla. — Naval Aerospace Medical Institute (NAMI) personnel commemorated the 100th anniversary of aeromedical officers (AMOs), commonly referred to as “flight surgeons,” at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Fla. “This community exemplifies everything about the Navy’s intrepid spirit and culture of excellence, and we are proud to be a key part in their story,” said Capt. Matthew Hebert, commanding officer Navy Medicine Operational Training Command (NMOTC). AMOs are Navy Medical Officers (physician or physician assistant) who receive specialized flight-related training to better care for the Navy/Marine flight wings and squadrons around the world. NMOTC and its detachment NAMI train and qualify the AMOs at NAS Pensacola, Fla. “NAMI culture revolves around the fact that we exist to serve the Fleet and operational forces”, said Capt. Edwin Y. Park, NAMI staff neurologist. In World War I, due to advancing aviation technology and subsequent flight-related medical conditions, aviation-specific medical knowledge became necessary. On April 29, 1922, the first class of five AMOs

graduated from the “flight surgeon” course at the Army School of Aviation Medicine, located at Mitchel Field, Long Island, N.Y. They received flight training and were required to become qualified aviators. The insight they provided as medical professionals, along with their first-hand experience as trained aviators, led to the formal education that AMOs receive and bring to today’s fight. Current AMOs face just as many challenges as their predecessors with the ever-evolving field of aviation. “There was definitely a very steep learning curve. The curriculum for flight school was very intense,” said Lt. Avery Briggs, a recent graduate of the NAMI AMO training program. “It was such an amazing experience though; it really makes you appreciate the aviators and how hard they have to work to get where they are.” Though it is no longer a requirement for AMOs to be qualified aviators, the insight into the environmental challenges that aviators face is as relevant today as it was in 1922. “Being able to experience flying has allowed me to be a better provider for my aviators and has given me a deeper understanding of their unique needs,” said Briggs. Every year, NAMI trains approximately 75 new AMOs. After 1922, AMOs would

go on to specialize in the fields of ophthalmology, otology, cardiology, aviation physiology, psychology, neuropsychiatry, and aviation administration. As technology and requirements advanced, so have the number of AMO specialties. The community has grown to include aerospace medicine specialists, naval flight surgeons, aerospace physician assistants and aerospace medical examiners. Each specialty comes away armed with unique training and experience that allows these medical officers to go on to serve Naval and Marine aviation wings and squadrons globally. “I am so honored to be part of the aviation community and serve my country as a flight surgeon,” said Briggs. “I truly think it is the greatest job, it is so rewarding and such a great community of people to work with and serve.” With an ever-advancing field of flight technology and new discoveries in medicine, the sense of fulfilment and pride within the community remains strong. Each milestone in the career field requires members to improvise, adapt and overcome any number of challenges in the fast-paced world of aviation. “It’s a job that calls on the confluence of my training and experiences as a naval aviator, aerospace medicine specialist, flight

surgeon and neurologist, and it’s that combination of demands that uniquely suits my background,” said Park. In the 100 years since the graduation of the first class of naval flight surgeons, many have carried the program forward and have made incredible innovations and accomplishments that have revolutionized the entire field of aviation. Most notably was the development of anti-gravity (anti-G) garments by Capt. John R. Poppen. Best known for his work on the physiologic effects of acceleration, Poppen was a driving force in the research and development of aviation technology. Poppen’s knowledge has allowed aviators to survive extreme forces in earth’s gravity, giving astronauts like Capt. Joseph P. Kerwin, also a naval flight surgeon, the ability to venture into space and return safely to Earth. It is this kind of innovation that allows the United States to maintain its status as the most powerful and capable air power in the world. With new opportunities presented every day for board certified and experienced physicians to train and serve as AMOs, the Navy will continue to push boundaries, provide fast and professional care, and advance survival technology for another 100 years. Lt. Mathew Marsee, NAMI, contributed to this article.

USS Colorado (SSN 788) holds change of command ceremony

GROTON, Conn. (August 5, 2022) – Cmdr. David Beam, left, incoming commanding officer for the USS Colorado (SSN 788), Vice Adm. Bill Merz, deputy chief of Naval operations for plans and strategy, Capt. John Stafford, commanding officer of Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) FOUR, and outgoing commanding officer Cmdr. Garth Storz pose for a photograph following a change-ofcommand ceremony in Groton, Connecticut, Aug. 5, 2022. The Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Colorado and crew operate under SUBRON FOUR and its primary mission is to provide fast-attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe. (U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY CHIEF PETTY OFFICER JOSHUA KARSTEN)

By Lt. Seth Koenig

Submarine Readiness Squadron 32

GROTON, Connecticut — Cmdr. Garth W. Storz turned command of USS Colorado (SSN 788) over to Cmdr. David R. Beam in a traditional change of command ceremony held Friday, Aug. 5, pierside at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut. Vice Adm. William Merz, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Plans and Strategy, was the guest speaker at the event. Merz served as the commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Memphis (SSN 691) when Storz was aboard as a junior officer. Merz called Storz “the vital organ and personiﬁed spirit” of both Memphis and Colorado. He lauded Storz’ “infectiously positive attitude” and said he loves the sea, his submarine and his shipmates. Storz “sets a high bar for others to follow,” said Merz. Under Storz, the Virginia-class fast attack submarine Colorado completed a nearly seven-month deployment in March and earned Submarine Squadron (SUBRON)

4’s top 2021 awards for excellence in cybersecurity and navigation, as well as the squadron’s coveted Battle “E” award, recognizing overall mission readiness and effectiveness. “The crew of USS Colorado under Cmdr. Storz’ steady hand maintained the gold standard of U.S. Navy submarining,” said Capt. John Stafford, commander of SUBRON 4. “USS Colorado was the ﬁrst submarine to deploy after I arrived at Squadron 4 last year and they executed their incredibly important mission to perfection, earning my Battle ‘E’ for exemplary work. “It has been a true pleasure to work with Cmdr. Storz,” he continued. “His track record for success is second to none and I know he will continue to do the best of things for our Navy and country. And I welcome Cmdr. Beam aboard one of America’s ﬁnest submarines — he has the full support of my team as he looks to guide USS Colorado into its next chapter.” Following deployment, Storz led a group from the crew of USS Colorado on a public outreach visit to the sub’s namesake state, where his team delivered a presentation on Navy submarines to the public in Denver and met community leaders in multiple cities

and towns. With the successful completion of his command tour, Storz is transitioning to a position with the Joint Staff in Washington, D.C. “Today marks an incredible moment in my naval career. For the last two and a half years this crew has given their all to ensure that good ship Colorado continues to perform at the highest standards,” said Storz, a native of Colorado Springs, Colorado. “Words cannot describe how amazing it has been to be a commanding officer of a submarine, but I could not have not done it without the support of my family, friends, and the amazing crew of the Colorado. I look forward to watching the Colorado move forward and continue to be a dominating presence in the deep.” USS Colorado was commissioned in 2018 as the 15th ship in the class and ﬁfth in the redesigned Block III of the class. SSN 788 is the fourth U.S. Navy ship named for the Centennial State, and the ﬁrst since the battleship USS Colorado was decommissioned in 1947. The submarine is more than 377 feet long and can displace nearly 7,900 tons.

“I am extremely honored to be taking command of USS Colorado,” said Beam. “Command at sea is the pinnacle of a true naval officer’s career; and I am privileged to be joining what I believe to be the best crew on the best boat in the most powerful maritime ﬁghting force on the planet.” Merz said the success of a commanding officer can be gauged by the careers of his crew members, and he called on Beam to develop Sailors and junior officers to be future leaders of the Submarine Force. “Today’s the day you wear the star of command that burdens our great commanders,” Merz said. Fast-attack submarines are multi-mission platforms enabling ﬁve of the six Navy maritime strategy core capabilities — sea control, power projection, forward presence, maritime security and deterrence. They are designed to excel in anti-submarine warfare, anti-ship warfare, strike warfare, special operations, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, irregular warfare and mine warfare. Fast-attack submarines project power ashore with special operations forces and Tomahawk cruise missiles in the prevention or preparation of regional crises.

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Midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy learned about the role of engineering duty officers during an internship that Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) hosted this summer. From left: Nick Aown, Daniel Wall, Carter Weymouth and Alyse Ray, the ﬁrst four of eight midshipmen interns, with Lt. Cmdr. Travis Lippman, a department officer at NSWC PHD. (PHOTO PROVIDED BY LT. CMDR. TRAVIS LIPPMAN)

Naval Acadmey interns explore Engineering Duty Officer careers at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Huaneme Division By Thomas McMahon

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division

Midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy learned about the impact of engineering duty officers (EDOs) as well as civilians in the Navy during an internship at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) this summer. The eight interns from the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, gained early exposure to the EDO community — which many midshipmen aren’t aware of — as they shadowed NSWC PHD officers, interacted with civilian engineers, and toured ships and facilities over the course of four weeks. “Port Hueneme Division is a pretty big hub for the EDO community,” said Lt. Cmdr. Travis Lippman, a department officer at NSWC PHD. “By coming out here, the midshipmen can start to better understand the EDO career path and our role in Test and Evaluation, as well as being the In-Service Engineering Agent for combat systems aboard surface vessels.” The first four midshipmen interns, who arrived at the command at the end of May, said they gained valuable insight into how EDOs and other technical experts at NSWC PHD support the fleet.

Career path

EDOs are career naval officers with advanced degrees who provide technical and business leadership to the fleet in areas such as design, acquisition, construction, maintenance and modernization. After completing a surface or submarine warfare qualification, officers can become EDOs upon commissioning or through a mid-career lateral transfer. EDOs typically rotate between working as program managers within different program offices and taking on field leadership opportunities. Lippman said this allows them to develop professionally and understand the full scope of a program — overseeing the cost, schedule and performance aspects from the program office side, and actively supporting the testing and sustainment of systems from the organization charged with the work. Lt. Zachary Braida, a readiness officer at

NSWC PHD, described EDOs as “a very niche community” charged with great responsibility, with some 800 officers managing about 60% of the Navy’s budget. Because of the relatively small number of officers, he said, “there are not a lot of people to talk to about the EDO path” for midshipmen who are exploring career options — which is where NSWC PHD comes in.

Shifting gears

All of the midshipmen who interned at the command this summer are studying engineering disciplines, including robotics and control, mechanical, aeronautical and ocean engineering. Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) is sponsoring the internship. Last year, NSWC PHD hosted four midshipmen, most of whom worked on projects with the command’s research and technology transition department. Lt. Cmdr. Jessica Jett, a department officer at NSWC PHD, said that this summer’s shift in focus to learning about the EDO community stemmed from feedback from PEO IWS. “This year’s internship focused on providing an overview of all the different work across the command, rather than utilizing the project format that we tried out last year,” Jett said. Allison Webster-Giddings, a PEO IWS research engineer in the Weapons, Robotics and Control Engineering Department at the Naval Academy, serves as faculty sponsor for the NSWC PHD-hosted internship. Midshipmen applied in January, and Webster-Giddings selected eight candidates — twice as many as last year — based on both academic and professional performance. She said that this year’s internship has two key goals. “One is to increase the midshipmen’s understanding of the engineering duty officer in supporting the warfighter,” Webster-Giddings said. “The other goal is to help them understand what the engineering design process looks like in the Navy. That’s important, because all of our midshipmen on this internship are engineering majors.” To meet those goals, a group of officers at NSWC PHD developed a four-week itinerary for the midshipmen to witness the work of the EDO community.

EDO experience Along with Jett, Lippman and Braida, the officers at NSWC PHD who planned this summer’s internship itinerary included Lt. Cmdr. Levi Jones, a department officer, and Lt. Matthew Bogue, Self Defense Test Ship officer. Throughout June, the officers gave the first four midshipmen interns an up-close look at key facilities and activities at NSWC PHD. That included tours of the Self Defense Test Ship, the Underway Replenishment training facility, the Mission Package Support Facility and the Surface Warfare Engineering Facility. The interns also visited several of the command’s laboratories, including Fathomwerx Lab at the Port of Hueneme and the Directed Energy Systems Integration Laboratory at Point Mugu. Midshipman 2nd Class (junior) Alyse Ray of Lewes, Delaware, and Midshipman 2nd Class Daniel Wall of Tucson, Arizona, both robotics and control engineering majors at the Naval Academy, said they were interested to learn how NSWC PHD uses 3D printing to provide parts for ships and meet other needs. “I gained an appreciation for the behind-thescenes operations of the Navy — seeing all the working parts behind the curtain,” Wall said. “Everyone has their mission, and all of them come together to form the big picture.” The midshipmen also spent a day shadowing NSWC PHD’s department officers to observe their work as EDOs. For example, Ray followed Lippman as he took part in a Test and Evaluation status meeting, a command update brief and an Executive Steering Group meeting that covered management topics. Shadowing department officers was an eye-opener for Midshipman 2nd Class Carter Weymouth of New York City, who is a robotics and control engineering major. “I didn’t know much about the EDO community (before the internship),” Weymouth said. “Getting to shadow people and see what they do on a day-to-day basis was really interesting for me.” Midshipman 2nd Class Nick Aown, an ocean engineering major from Boyne City, Michigan, said that the internship at NSWC PHD combined his academic interest in engineering with his military interest in supporting Navy surface vessels and their weapons systems.

“This was a really cool opportunity to learn about a community that we don’t get much exposure to at the Naval Academy,” Aown said. “I think I still ultimately want to be a Marine officer, but I’m very happy to have had this experience.” Even if the midshipmen interns end up not choosing the EDO path, Lippman said that what they learned and saw at NSWC PHD will help them in their naval careers.

Broad beneﬁts

Beyond learning about the EDO community, the internship at NSWC PHD exposed midshipmen to the role of civilians in the Navy. According to Lippman, this is an important lesson for any naval officer. “It wasn’t until much later in my career that I truly understood how many proud civilians — who are all about the mission — it takes to support the Navy,” he said. “For the midshipmen coming to Port Hueneme Division where we have nearly 3,000 civilians, it’s a tremendous opportunity. The result will be more commissioned officers who have a better understanding of the civilian footprint and how vital it is to the success of the Navy.” For NSWC PHD, one of the advantages of hosting the internship was increasing awareness of how the command supports the fleet. “There’s a benefit to informing the midshipmen what we do and giving them contact cards — that can start to pay dividends,” Lippman said. “They might go out in the fleet and talk to other junior officers, and all of a sudden we have junior officers who know about the 24/7 help desk at Port Hueneme, and they’re emailing us to see how we can support them.” Braida added that the internship was also an opportunity to attract talented officers for the command’s EDO billets. “Even if one of the midshipmen comes to work here, that would be a successful interaction,” Braida said. The next four midshipmen interns arrived at NSWC PHD in late June. For four weeks in late June and July, they followed an itinerary similar to what the first four midshipmen experienced, with command overviews, facility and ship tours, and officer shadowing.

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NTAG Great Lakes recruiter uses music to connect, spread Navy awareness By Joe Wax

Navy Recruiting Command

CHICAGO — Regardless of the benefits associated with joining the Navy, it is natural for some Future Sailors to experience some apprehension about raising their right hand and taking the oath of enlistment. The idea of boot camp can seem overwhelming, not to mention the assumption that once Future Sailors board that bus, they have to leave their individuality behind. Chief Navy Career Counselor (Recruiter) Dominique Anderson, the division leading chief petty officer (DLCPO) of NTAG Great Lakes’ division two, had those same initial fears. However, he has found the opposite to be true. Anderson, who is originally from Chicago, said his love for music, and his ability to sing and perform, which were such a big part of his life before the Navy, have been enhanced instead of suppressed. “I was afraid that since I’m joining the military, this music thing was over,’ ” said Anderson. “I joined right out of high school. I had gotten accepted into my school of choice, and I was going to go to the school and be part of their chorus program, and the money just wasn’t there. Ultimately, I ended up talking to a Navy recruiter. I kind of thought by joining, I would lose the ability to be as involved with music, but I found early on in my naval career that wasn’t the case.” After joining the Navy as a Machinist’s Mate, Anderson spent five years working in reactor division on board the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). “I was stationed in California for my first tour, and it was there that I got into singing R&B music, singing in night clubs and putting on different shows throughout California at local bars and stuff like that,” said Anderson. “From there, my relationship with God was growing, and that’s when on board the Nimitz I became the choir director for the church services.” Anderson would soon learn that his musical abilities and the Navy would take him places he never expected. “I left the Nimitz and went to NRD (Navy Recruiting District) New York,” he said. “That’s where singing the national anthem came about. I had never done it for any cere-

monies. Had never thought about doing it. I got to New York, and during my initial check in, they asked me my short-term and long-term goals. I said I would like to sing the anthem at a large sporting event. It was right before Chief’s pinning. They asked me if I could sing at the pinning and I accepted. They were excited, but the funny part is no one had ever heard me sing. We get to the event, a couple of minutes before, and they were like, ‘Hey, can we actually hear you sing?’ From there, I went from singing at the command to going to different events, and then finally, I got invited to do the national anthem at a big track and field event.” Anderson enjoyed changing people’s lives while recruiting in New York, so he converted into the Navy’s Career Recruiting Force. He completed a tour at NRD Chicago before transferring to NRD Atlanta. And then the COVID pandemic started. “COVID happened, and we were looking for ways to spread Navy awareness,” said Anderson. “Being locked in a house, I didn’t know anything else to do, other than to start coming up with creative things. I came up with the Recruiters With Bars challenge. My goal was to teach recruiters that whatever your thing is, whatever your personality is, lean toward that, and show people that side of you. I knew we had a lot of talented people in the Navy. I wanted to start by showing my talent in order to encourage other people to show theirs.” Anderson transferred back to NTAG Great Lakes last year, and he has continued to use music to enhance his life and hopefully bring joy to others. Even though he loves music and enjoys sharing it with others, he recently discovered that it won’t be his career after his time in the Navy is done. “Being back home in Chicago, I’m back in my church,” he said. “My love is singing in the worship services, and offering that to people. However, I found I don’t want music as a career. When I first started, I saw it as an opportunity to make money and eventually began losing the love that I had for it. It was a different kind of thing, like a chore. And I love music! My wife gets on me all the time because I’ll sing a sentence, or she’ll ask me a question, and I’ll make a song out of it. I want to continue to just do that and do what I do

Chief Navy Career Counselor (Recruiter) Dominique Anderson has been featured in this week’s Recruiter Spotlight. (U.S. NAVY PHOTO COURTESY OF CHIEF NAVY CAREER COUNSELOR DOMINIQUE ANDERSON)

in the church.” Anderson wants anyone thinking about joining the Navy to remember that they don’t have to leave themselves and their identity behind when they join. “Don’t feel like you have to give up on that dream or that hobby,” he said. “That’s where I was being young. I didn’t see at the time just how many doors it could open up for me, and just the relationships that could be built from it. I appreciate the Navy for those opportunities.” Navy Recruiting Command consists of a

command headquarters, three Navy Recruiting Regions and 26 Navy Talent Acquisition Groups that serve more than 1,000 recruiting stations across the world. Their combined goal is to attract the highest quality candidates to assure the ongoing success of America’s Navy. For more news from Commander, Navy Recruiting Command, go to http://www. cnrc.navy.mil. Follow Navy Recruiting on Facebook (www.facebook.com/MyNAVYHR), Twitter (@USNRecruiter) and Instagram (@USNRecruiter).

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National Night Out

Meet the Fleet

PHOTOS BY MICHELLE STEWART, PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER, JEBLCFS

11th Transportation Battalion’s Sgt. Eric Hubbard lifts Remington Kniper up into the 10K ATLAS All-Terrain Vehicle during Joint Expeditionary Base Little CreekFort Story’s National Night Out event, Aug. 2. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.

BMC(SW) Earnest W. Hightower IV Port Operations DLCPO, Naval Weapons Station Yorktown

My decision to join the Navy combined three major factors, which have stayed with me to this day, driving my commitment. First, I desired to travel the world. Our world is vast with immensely diverse cultures, where a person can create life-changing memories and have unique personal interactions. Secondly, my grandfather and uncle both served in the Navy. Even though they both had short careers, their stories and tales of great adventures fed my aspiration to join. Lastly, the idea of financial security, not only while I was raising my right hand, but well after. In society, then and now, job security is hard to find. My job provides this security and financial stability for both my family and myself.

Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story’s Kennel Master Master-At-Arms 1st Class Kylee A. Fenton displays the Decoy“Bite”suit to a National Night Out attendees, Aug. 2. Installation and community partners handed out pamphlets and give-a-ways to attendees and stressed the importance of community involvement. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.

Being a Chief is a true accomplishment and means the world to me. However, it is the interactions, mentorship, and problem solving with sailors which mean the most. Having the ability to create a positive change in a sailor’s life, provide sound guidance and wisdom on a daily basis. Watching sailors utilize our conversations to grow from young kids into amazingly accomplished adults is beyond rewarding and fulﬁlling. As a Boatswain’s Mate, this rate is ﬁlled with history, heritage and esprit de corps, built through 20-hour amphibious well deck-evolutions to conducting search and rescue recovery operations in the open ocean. Our fellowship and time spent together on the deck plates has pushed me past my known limits to become a leader and shipmate I never knew was possible. These incredible interactions and watching sailors grow truly make every day a blessing.

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Althea Rene, Chris Standring Added to Lineup for 2022 Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival Press Release/ Norfolk Festevents, Ltd. Norfolk, Va. — With the additions of souljazz flutist Althea Rene and British jazz guitarist Chris Standring, the lineup for the 2022 Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival presented by Optima Health on Friday & Saturday, August 26 & 27, 2022, at Town Point Park along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront is officially complete. Althea Rene will open Day 1 of the festival with a 5:30 Friday night performance and Chris Standring will fill the same time slot on Day 2 on Saturday evening. Rene and Standring join an already star-studded lineup for Hampton Roads’ longest-running outdoor jazz festival, including headliners Brian Culbertson and Tower of Power, as well as Peter White & Vincent Ingala and Pieces of a Dream. Guitarist, composer, and arranger Chris Standring is one of the most prolific and successful artists on the contemporary urban jazz scene. With 13 Billboard Top 10 singles and six singles that reached number one on the chart, Jazz Monthly has said of Standring, “One of contemporary jazz’s most dynamic and in-demand guitarists, Standring’s sensual chill, ambient soul and retro-groove pop jazz is fashioned around his trademark hip-swaying guitar.” Now, with Wonderful World, his 14th release as a leader, he is once again pushing the envelope of taste and style with a project that is wholly different from anything he has done before. Althea René of Detroit began her musical journey at the tender age of four. She studied classical music while attending Howard University and, for more than 10 years, she worked as a Wayne County Deputy Sheriff in Detroit during the day and performed in jazz clubs at night. Today, she is a full-time performing and recording artist. Althea René gained musical inspiration from her father Dezie McCullers (one of Motown’s original Funk Brothers). Some regard her as a “master of her craft” and one of the world’s most exciting solo improvisational flutists. The multi-platinum and Grammy-nominated saxophonist Najee playfully refers to her as the “Maceo of the flute.”

Brian Culbertson released his first album, created in his college apartment, “Long Night Out” in 1994. The album took the charts by storm and shot straight to the top which landed him a lengthy record deal. Since his debut, Culbertson has crafted a 20-album catalogue and created more than 30 Billboard No. 1 singles. He is known for his allusiveness of genres and pushing of boundaries to not fit into just one category. Culbertson described his most recent album “XX” as, “a mix of things that I’ve done throughout my twenty records. There’s a lot of funky instrumentals, some pop-sounding tracks, a couple slow jams, straight-ahead jazz, gospel, some vocals, lots of horns and some straight-up FUNK!” Tower of Power celebrated their 50th anniversary of the debut of their first album in 2020. They came together as a group in 1968 in Oakland, California. Throughout their 54 years, they have recorded 18 studio albums and played with Huey Lewis & the News, Elton John, Aerosmith, Bonnie Raitt, Little Feat, Santana, Paula Adbul and Heart just to name a few. In June 2018, their concert at the Fox Theater in Oakland was recorded and released as a live album. This debuted at No. 2 on Billboard’s Jazz Contemporary Chart and No. 3 on the Jazz survey. Tower of Power will perform Friday, August 26, 2022, at 9:30pm. Tickets are currently on sale for the 39th Annual Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival presented by Optima Health at bit.ly/FesteventsTix. See the complete lineup below.

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2022 Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival Lineup FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 9:30pm — Tower of Power 7:30pm — Pieces of a Dream 5:30pm — Chris Standring SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 9:30pm — Brian Culbertson 7:30pm — Peter White & Vincent Ingala 5:30pm — Althea Rene

Elizabeth River Trail Foundation Breaks Ground on The Glowline: Glow Wherever You Go at Jeff Robertson Park Press Release NORFOLK, Va.— The Elizabeth River Trail Foundation broke ground on its newest amenity, The Glowline, at Jeff Robertson Park in Norfolk in July. This first-of-its-kind amenity on the East Coast, The Glowline is an 800-foot luminous path. The concrete trail is embedded with light-sensitive aggregate stones that will absorb UV/UB sunlight during the day and glow an intense green during the night. The path will wrap the northwest playing fields in Jeff Robertson Park with the design pattern of a fiddlehead fern. Throughout the night, the light of the stones will fade and begin a natural recharging cycle each day. Taylor Construction is installing this newest amenity for the Elizabeth River Trail Foundation. Timmons Group engineered The Glowline, and WPA designed the fiddlehead fern stencil pattern outlined by the stones. The Glowline is funded through ERTF’s capital campaign and the generous lead sponsorship of Elizabeth River Crossings, operators of the Downtown and Midtown Tunnels. “As a company, we are really prioritizing our environmental, social and governance impact here in the local community,” says Anna Bonet, CEO of Elizabeth River Crossings. “The health of the Elizabeth River and

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the vitality of this trail that surrounds it are very important to us. We couldn’t pass up the opportunity to be a part of this one-ofa-kind project.” Jeff Robertson Park was chosen as an ideal spot for The Glowline because it’s one of the least illuminated sections of the Elizabeth River Trail and because the park is beloved by the community. With the Weyanoke Bird

and Wildlife Sanctuary on one end and the gateway to the railyard on the other, The Glowline pattern will mirror the greenery of the bird sanctuary creating a unique sense of place. The project is expected to take about six weeks, and there will be detours in place around this section of trail during construction. For speciﬁc routing information, visit

www.elizabethrivertrail.org. “This has been a long-awaited project with countless hours of planning, glow stone tests, crowdfunding and the construction of 16-foot-long stencil patterns,” said Kindra Greene, executive director of the Elizabeth River Trail Foundation. “To be able to ﬁnally break ground after pandemic setbacks is so special. We are bringing something really magical to the community and envision The Glowline as a spot for family memory making. Look for a glow party in early fall to celebrate this new amenity.” The Elizabeth River Trail Foundation’s mission is to promote, enhance and transform the Elizabeth River Trail into the most iconic urban riverfront trail in the country. The ERT runs 10.5 miles and connects businesses, historic attractions and 28 neighborhoods within a ﬁve-minute walk. The multi-use trail is designed for walking, running and biking. It comprises 11 sections and 11 trailheads from Norfolk State University to NIT Terminals along the Elizabeth River. Highlights include Harbor Park, Downtown Norfolk, Freemason Historic District, Sentara campus, Fort Norfolk, Chelsea, West Ghent, Lambert’s Point, Old Dominion University, Larchmont and Lochhaven. Major sponsors include Sentara and the City of Norfolk. For more information, visit www.elizabethrivertrail.org.

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Norfolk Botanical Garden hosts two exciting summer festivals Virginia Honey Bee Festival & Sunflower Music Festival Press Release NORFOLK, Va. — Join Norfolk Botanical Garden (NBG) and the Beekeepers Guild of Southeast Virginia for the Virginia Honey Bee Festival Saturday, August 20, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Learn about the critical role of bees and how you can protect them by not using harmful pesticides. Enjoy children’s activities, demonstrations, honey products & samples, retail vendors, food trucks and much more! Look inside a real live bee hive and purchase your own bee-friendly plants. Dress in your best BEE outfit and buzz on over to Norfolk Botanical Garden for a fun-filled day! The Virginia Honey Bee Festival is FREE with Garden admission and will take place in the Baker Hall Visitor Center and terrace. Reserve your admission ticket online. Join NBG for the Sunflower Music Festival on Sunday, August 28, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This all-day fun festival features three great bands — rhythm and blues artists The Henry Johnson Band, Country sounds by Tailgate Down and Grateful Dead vibes by Last Fair Deal. Enjoy live music, food trucks, beer, wine and retail vendors—all in the beautiful setting at Norfolk Botanical Garden. Bring a chair or blanket and leave the rest to NBG! Sundays are dog days at

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NBG, so they are invited too. Get your tickets at SunﬂowerMusicFest.org. Norfolk Botanical Garden represents an oasis of more than 65 themed gardens encompassing 175 beautiful acres. From stunning plant collections to WOW - World of Wonders: A Children’s Adventure Garden, this diverse natural beauty can be explored

by tram, boat, or walking tours. The Garden is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, recognized as a Virginia Historic Landmark, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a Virginia Green attraction. It is managed by Norfolk Botanical Garden, Inc. and supported by the City of Norfolk. The mission of Norfolk

Botanical Garden is to immerse visitors in a world of beauty, lead through environmental action, and inspire through education and connection to nature. Admission is $16 for adults, $14 for seniors and military, $14 for ages 3-17, 2 and under are free. For more information, visit www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org

Last Fair Deal (above) will perform their Grateful Dead vibes, along with rhythm & blues artists The Henry Johnson Band (left) and country tunes by Tailgate Down (far left.) (NORFOLK BOTANICAL GARDEN)

Annual lecture series returns to the Slover Library with notable author and climate change expert, Jeff Goodell Press Release NORFOLK, Va. — Slover Library’s Brinkley Family Memorial Lecture Series is known for presenting passionate stories with local impact. The series returns for a fourth year on Thursday, August 18, 5:30 p.m. — 7:30 p.m., with author Jeff Goodell presenting his latest work, The Water Will Come: Rising Seas, Sinking Cities, and the Remaking of the Civilized World. Goodell is a contributing editor for Rolling Stone, author of ﬁve books and is a prominent expert on climate change and energy policy. In The Water Will Come, Goodell provides scientiﬁc research and in-depth reporting to provide an immersive look at the global crisis of rising oceans. He takes readers to the front lines of sea level rise around the world, including here in Norfolk, bringing fact, science, and first-person, on-the-ground journalism to show vivid scenes of the coming water, why and how it will happen, and the local and global impact. The in-person lecture on Thursday, August 18, takes place at Slover Library in Room 605. Admission is free but registration is required. There will also be a reception with cash bar. Visit www.SloverLibrary. com/Brinkley to register. The following community environmental organizations will be on hand to discuss resilience efforts to combat climate change in Hampton Roads: Chesapeake Bay Foundation Wetlands Watch Elizabeth River Project City of Norfolk Office of Resilience Lynnhaven River NOW

WHRO Environmental Defense Fund Slover Library’s Brinkley Family Memorial Lecture Series honors Catherine “Kate” Lee Brinkley, a former librarian at the City of Norfolk’s Kirn Memorial Library, and her son Edward S. Brinkley, PhD (Ned), an author and birding tour guide. Kate loved people and dedicated her work to educating Norfolk residents about the many beneﬁts

of the library. Ned wrote a half-dozen books about birds, including the National Wildlife Federation’s 2007 Field Guide to the Birds of North America, and his bibliography lists more than 100 other publications. Following Kate’s death in 2017, Ned passed away unexpectedly in 2020 while birding in Ecuador. Slover Library blends traditional library functions with the best of contemporary library resources and services. The inno-

vative space design creates a vital and dynamic center of community learning, leading-edge technology and civic engagement, available to all citizens of the region, and it is known as an attraction for residents and visitors alike. It is located in beautiful downtown Norfolk on the corner of Plume and Atlantic Street near MacArthur Square and the MacArthur Memorial. Call (757) 431-7491 for more information.

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Virginia Zoo’s Newest Infant Needs a Name Press Release

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5 Tips for Transitioning Back to School Family Features

Get Back into a Routine

Heading back to the classroom is a big change following a summer of fun in the sun. Some kids eagerly embrace the idea of once again being surrounded by friends and thrive on the familiar tempo a new school year brings. Others resist the disruption to their laid-back lifestyle. Understanding which mindset your kids are taking into this school year can help you set the stage for success. Creating a transition plan for your family makes the return to school a team effort and reinforces a support system that is essential for kids’ academic achievement. “Even students who are excited about the new school year can beneﬁt from a structured transition plan,” said Robyn Knecht, director of counseling for St. Joseph’s Indian School, a Native American residential school that helps students move beyond the cycle of poverty, addiction and mental illness with an education and opportunities for a brighter future. “Talking with your student about what aspects of school they’re looking forward to, and where they might have worries, allows you to tailor your transition plan to their needs.” Start this school year off right with these tips for a smooth transition from the education experts at St. Joseph’s:

During the summer months, when there’s no bus to catch or school bell to beat each morning, many kids have different sleep schedules and less formal routines throughout the day. As you approach the start of a school year, begin easing back toward your classroom routine by gradually making bedtimes and wake-up times earlier. Introduce some structure with projects that blend play with learning to help re-engage those thinking caps.

Set Attainable Academic Goals Having high educational aspirations is a protective factor that may help youth avoid at-risk behaviors. Goals should be based on the child’s abilities. Asking a student who consistently earns Bs to suddenly become a straight-A student probably isn’t realistic. However, you can ask your child to create goals that push his or her comfort boundaries, such as aiming for mostly B-pluses on ﬁrst quarter report cards. Setting milestone goals that ladder up to larger, longerterm goals allows your student to build self-esteem, celebrate successes and stay motivated on the journey.

Make Organization a Priority

Modeling good organizational skills can help your student develop good habits that allow him or her to demonstrate a commitment to school and school-related responsibilities. For younger kids, that may be creating a designated place to store backpacks when they get home so you avoid the morning scramble. You can ask kids of all ages to help manage a ﬁle system where you keep school papers that need to be signed and returned. Older kids can beneﬁt from learning how to keep to-do lists and their own calendars to manage school, sports, activities and social commitments.

Build Positive Relationships While your parental involvement at home plays a vital role in your student’s success, so does positive engagement with supportive teachers at school. Leading up to the start of the school year, make a point to meet new teachers and develop connections that show your student he or she has a team of resources ready to share in celebrating achievements and provide a helping hand if challenges arise.

Encourage Involvement in Social Activities Particularly for a student who lacks enthusiasm about school, ﬁnding areas for him or her to explore personal interests and excel can be particularly valuable. Treat the start of the school year as an opportunity to discover which social clubs and activities are available and ﬁnd one (or more) that sparks enthusiasm. These non-academic settings can play a helpful role in developing close relationships with positive peers, which is another protective factor that supports positive outcomes for youth.

Simple Tips to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Yard Family Features Throughout the warmer months, many backyards play host to a variety of birds, including hummingbirds. When you see flowers and trees begin to bud and bloom and other migrating birds, like warblers, that’s nature’s way of letting you know it’s time to ready your yard for hummingbirds. It’s enchanting watching hummingbirds — named for the humming sound of their fast-flapping wings — as their tiny size and speed make them natural wonders. Hummingbirds can fly 25-30 miles per hour, flapping their wings an estimated 70 times per second. They fly in every direction, even backwards, which only hummers can do, and float majestically in midair. The birds get their brilliant color from the iridescence in the arrangement of their feathers, not color pigment. Plus, they have the fastest metabolism of any animal on Earth, burning 1-2 times their body weight in food daily. Hummingbirds draw nectar from its source into their mouths, lapping it up almost 12 times per second. To increase your chances of observing these petite powerhouses at home, consider these tips from the experts at Cole’s Wild Bird Products: Be conscious of beneficial insects. Hummingbirds rely on insects, which provide essential protein, to complement the nectar they crave. To attract insects,

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try placing rotting fruit near feeders and leave it until insects arrive for hummers’ easy eats. Leave spiderwebs alone: Hummingbirds use spiderwebs as construction material to hold their nests together and pluck insects caught in the webbing. Offer a water mister: Hummingbirds adore bathing; a mister gives them the ﬁne spray they prefer. Once soaked, they’re off to ﬁnd a preening perch. Provide tiny perches. Leave small, sturdy, bare branches for hummingbirds, to perch on for rest, preening and hunting.

Perches provide vantage points to see danger and launching pads to swiftly pounce on insects. Once hummingbirds ﬁnd a favorite perch, they’ll use it repeatedly. Hang hummingbird feeders first. Feeders are one of the most effective ways to consistently entice and encourage hummingbirds to come visit. However, not all feeders are created equal. For example, Cole’s Hummer High Rise Feeder is scientifically designed with elevated perches to make hummingbirds feel safe and comfortable, which encourages their consistent return.

NORFOLK, Va. — We have a baby and it needs a name! The Virginia Zoo is offering the opportunity to name its new siamang infant who was born June 26, 2022. Born to mom, Malana, and dad, Bali, the six- week old is bonding well with mom, is reaching out with its hands and figuring out what its hands and fingers are! The neo-natal exam has not yet been performed as mom and baby haven’t been separated in the interest of their natural bonding process. So, the Zoo is requesting gender-neutral names! Need inspiration? Visitors can see the family from the Siamang’s Dayroom exhibit along the Asia -Trail of the Tiger. “A siamang birth is an important addition to this critically endangered lesser ape,” says Zoo Executive Director Greg Bockheim, “and watching a baby grow and engage with its family is special for all of us.” The naming auction begins Monday, August, 8, 2022 and ends at 5 pm on Friday, August 19, 2022 at 5 pm. The infant name must be provided by Friday, August 26, 2022. You can place your bid on our website: https://events.readysetauction.com/virginiazoologicalsociety/ babysiamang/catalog/item/1 About Siamangs: Native to the treetops in the tropical forests of Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand, siamangs are lesser apes, not monkeys, with jet black fur. A siamang’s call includes “barks” and booms”, and their inflatable throat sac aids in amplifying their calls. Their special “song” can be heard more than a mile away. The species is listed as critically endangered due to factors such as destruction, degradation and fragmentation of their habitats, as well as hunting of the animals for their meat in some countries, and poaching of young siamangs for sale in the illegal pet trade. Please note: Due to medical documents and record keeping, duplicate names at the Zoo are prevented at all measures. Names must not contain any racial, religious or ethnic slurs, explicit language, obscene content, reference to alcohol, drugs or other illicit substances or otherwise unlawful, inappropriate, objectionable, or offensive content. Names may change if or when an animal is relocated to another institution. All names subject to approval by the Virginia Zoo.

Although hummingbird feeders can attract bees and ants, this feeder is uniquely designed to keep pests at bay. It doesn’t drip, so large bees can’t get to the nectar, plus it has a built-in ant moat to keep ants away from nectar when filled with plain water. Since birds drink from the moat, never use any repellents or additives. Hummingbirds are territorial and not likely to share feeders, so hang multiple feeders far enough apart to attract more birds. To ensure a steady stream of birds, hang feeders in the shade to avoid fermentation of sugar-based liquids, check feeders bi-weekly to keep food fresh and clean feeders as needed with one part white vinegar to four parts water. Plant flowers. Trumpet honeysuckle, bee balm and sage plants are particularly attractive to hummingbirds and provide rich nectar. Hummingbirds consume 1 ½ times their body weight daily, eating every 10-15 minutes and visiting 1,000-2,000 flowers per day. Choose the right nectar. Not all nectar is alike, and hummingbirds can taste the difference. Almost all commercial nectars contain one sugar source — sucrose — because it’s cheaper to make. However, real flower nectar contains three sugar sources — sucrose, fructose and glucose — in varying amounts depending on the flower. Researched and designed to attract the greatest variety of hummingbirds, Cole’s Nature’s Garden is a high energy, nutrient-rich nectar that combines all three types of organically sourced sugars North American hummingbirds love, with a spring water base. It closely mimics the sugar ratios they favor and provides a healthier, nutritious, all-natural alternative to table sugar. Don’t forget, hummingbirds have memories like elephants; once they discover your hummer-friendly habitat, they’ll come back every year if there’s a reliable food source. Learn more at coleswildbird.com.

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Food

Whip Up a Bountiful Weekend Brunch toasted ﬂatbread or tortilla chips To make lamb: Remove lamb from bone, dice meat into small cubes and transfer to medium bowl. Add cumin powder and salt. Toss to coat. Marinate while preparing hummus. To make hummus: Drain chickpeas, reserving 1 tablespoon liquid. Rinse chickpeas under running water then drain. In bowl of food processor, pulse chickpeas, chickpea liquid and garlic until chickpeas and garlic are chopped. Add tahini, lemon juice, salt, cumin, paprika and olive oil. Mix until smooth paste forms. Taste and adjust by adding more salt, lemon juice or olive oil, as desired. Transfer hummus to large platter and spread it out. In large skillet, heat extra-virgin olive oil over high heat until hot. Add lamb and cook 30 seconds without moving. Turn lamb over and cook 30-60 seconds, repeating until all sides are browned. Remove from pan and let rest 5 minutes. To serve, place cucumbers and tomatoes in well of hummus then top with lamb, pine nuts and parsley. Top with squeeze of lemon juice and serve with ﬂatbread or tortilla chips.

Overnight Apple Cinnamon French Toast Casserole

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Fresh air, warm sun and delicious foods make brunch a favorite weekend event. Set the stage (and the table) for an inviting experience with recipes that cover all the bases from snacks and desserts to a mouthwatering main course. Tide the appetite of your guests with Spiced Grass-Fed Lamb Over Hummus served with toasted flatbread or tortilla chips before dishing out Overnight Apple Cinnamon French Toast Casserole for a simple centerpiece. Just as those delectable dishes are vanishing, pull Brown Sugar Pound Cake out of the oven and pair with sweetened whipped cream and fresh fruit for a sweet finishing touch. Visit Culinary.net to find more ways to broaden your brunch menu. Wake Up to a Wonderful Brunch Perfect for any brunch occasion is a delicious dish that can be made a day in advance, simplifying your morning prep before guests arrive with growling stomachs. Prepared the day before and chilled overnight, this Overnight Apple Cinnamon French Toast Casserole is ready to bake to perfection in the morning with a gooey interior and crisp exterior filled with mouthwatering flavor. Drizzle with glaze then dish out to loved ones for a delicious way to make brunch easy. Find more breakfast and brunch recipes at Culinary.net.

Overnight Apple Cinnamon French Toast Casserole Servings: 12

Nonstick cooking spray 1 package (20 ounces) French bread, cubed, divided 1 can (20 ounces) apple pie filling 9 eggs 1 cup half-and-half 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar (optional) 2 tablespoons milk (optional) Spray 8-by-8-inch glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In baking dish, add 10 ounces cubed French bread in bottom of dish. Pour apple filling over bread. Top with remaining cubed French bread. Set aside. In medium bowl, whisk eggs, half-andhalf and cinnamon. Pour evenly over bread. Cover with aluminum foil and chill overnight. Heat oven to 325 F. Remove foil and bake 50-60 minutes. Let cool 10-15 minutes. In small bowl, whisk powdered sugar and milk. Add additional, if needed, until pourable glaze is reached. Drizzle over casserole before serving. A Fresh, Flavorful Brunch Bite Brunch is a perfect opportunity to entertain friends and family with delicious recipes that will delight their taste buds. For example, this smooth hummus is paired with tender New Zealand grass-fed lamb loin chops and fresh toppings for flavor in every bite.

Spied Grass-Fed Lamb Over Hummus

It’s time to kick off summer with a bang. With exciting summer events like baseball, sunbathing and barbecues ﬁlling social calendars, comes a whole new array of fresh, sunny day snacks just waiting to be devoured. If you’re in the mood for something sweet with a hint of spice, try this Citrus, Mango and Pineapple Salsa. It features fresh, fruity ﬂavors from the pineapple, mango, lemon and lime plus a surprising bite of jalapeno. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and zesty. This light, warm weather appetizer is perfect for pool parties or dining al fresco. A fresh twist on traditional salsa, this recipe will have people lining up for a second scoop to help beat the heat. Enjoy it with tortilla chips or as a topping on your favorite tacos to add a little sweetness to a traditionally savory meal. For more fresh summertime recipes, visit Culinary.net.

Citrus, Mango and Pineapple Salsa

Recipe adapted from becomingness.com 1 ¼ cup fresh pineapple, diced 1 ¼ cup fresh mango, diced 2 tomatoes ½ red onion, diced 1 jalapeno, ﬁnely chopped 1 tablespoon coriander 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon lemon juice sea salt, to taste fresh cracked pepper, to taste tortilla chips, for serving In large bowl, combine pineapple, mango, tomato, onion, jalapeno, coriander, lime juice, lemon juice and salt and pepper, to taste. With rubber spatula, mix all ingredients together. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Serve with tortilla chips.

Brown Sugar Pound Cake

Spiced Grass-Fed Lamb Over Hummus

Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 1 hour Servings: 8

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Servings: 4-6

1 ¾ cups all-purpose ﬂour, plus additional for coating pan, divided 1 cup packed C&H Light Brown Sugar 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 4 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt sweetened whipped cream, for topping (optional) fresh fruit, such as strawberries and blueberries, for topping (optional)

Lamb: 4 Atkins Ranch grass-fed lamb loin chops 1 teaspoon cumin powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Hummus: 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas 3 cloves garlic, chopped ¼ cup tahini 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon paprika 3 tablespoons olive oil For serving: 1 Persian cucumber, small diced 1 small tomato, diced 2 tablespoons roasted pine nuts (or 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds) parsley, chopped lemon wedges

Brown Sugar Pound Cake

Fresh Summer Salsa By Culinary.net

Ready in less than 30 minutes, this Spiced Grass-Fed Lamb Over Hummus recipe is made using Atkins Ranch lamb, which is available at your local Whole Foods Market and hails from New Zealand where the animals are grass-fed 365 days a year and allowed to roam and graze freely over lush green hills and pastures. The result is a lean, ﬁnely textured, ﬂavorful meat that tastes just as nature intended. Visit beefandlambnz.com for more recipes, cooking tips and information.

Satisfy Cake Cravings with a Brunch-Worthy Dessert Whether your brunch feast consists of bacon and eggs, pancakes and waffles or a combination of favorites, you can cap it off with a sweet treat for the perfect ending. After all, no celebration is complete without dessert. Once the table is cleared of the main courses, dish out decadent bites of this Brown Sugar Pound Cake baked with high-quality ingredients like C&H Sugars to end the meal on a sweet note. Top with whipped cream and your crowd’s favorite fruits like strawberries and blueberries or serve the toppings separately for a customizable treat. Visit chsugar.com for more brunch recipe ideas.

Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan. In large bowl, beat sugar and butter until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla. In separate bowl, combine 1 ¾ cups flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually add to sugar mixture. Pour batter into pan. Bake 1 hour, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pan and turn out on rack to cool completely. Top with sweetened whipped cream and fresh fruit, if desired.

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Health

Air Force Staff Sgt. Lucretia Cunningham, an allergy and immunization technician assigned to the 633rd Medical Operations Squadron, prepares a patient for an allergy skin test at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. (PHOTO: AIR FORCE AIRMAN 1ST CLASS KAYLEE DUBOIS)

Ask the Doc: Can I Develop Sudden Food Allergies? By Robert Hammer MHS Communications

Dear Doc: I was at a picnic over the weekend where there were lots of different kinds of foods. Being adventurous, I tried a bit of everything. Before long, I started to have trouble breathing, developed a rash, and had to be taken to the emergency room. I was told I had an allergic reaction and had to be treated with Benadryl. I have never had an allergic reaction before and am not allergic

to anything I know of. How is this possible? Was it something I ate? How can I tell what it was, and how can I prevent it from happening again? - Sgt. Willi B. Okae Dear Sgt. Okae: That sure does sound scary. I’m sure not knowing what caused your allergic reaction could cause some worries and hesitation in the future. I’ve reached out to the perfect person to talk to about this, Navy Lt. Cmdr. (Dr.) Diana Lind-

sey, an allergy specialist at the Point Loma Allergy/Immunology Clinic, Naval Medical Center San Diego, in California. Here’s what Dr. Lindsey had to say: “While considered rare, it is possible to have an allergic reaction to food for the ﬁrst time as an adult. Your evaluation will require some detective work. The best thing for you to do at this point is make a list of all the foods you remember ingesting at the picnic and bring this to your next doctor’s visit. You should be referred to an allergist

and we will use your list, along with many additional questions, to help guide testing and treatment recommendations. Allergies occur when your immune system overacts to something that should be harmless, in this case food. Family and personal history of allergies seem to play a role in the development of a food allergy. Prevention of food allergies is a hot research topic. Early exposure to “allergenic” foods may help prevent development of an allergy. Actual food allergies are very consistent. Each time you eat your culprit food, you will experience symptoms such as hives, swelling, trouble breathing, vomiting, and others. Some symptoms of food allergy can overlap with food intolerances, so it’s important to be properly diagnosed. One approach is to eat one new food every few days. This way, if you develop any symptoms, it is easier to pinpoint which food may be the culprit. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, these eight types of foods account for about 90% of all reactions: Eggs Milk/dairy Peanuts Tree nuts Fish Shellﬁsh Wheat Soy Sesame is increasing as a common food allergen. If you believe you are having an allergic reaction to a food, you need to call for help right away. Food allergies are serious and can cause a severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. When it comes to anaphylaxis, timing in critical; earlier care is always better. Once you have a diagnosis of a food allergy you will be advised to avoid your culprit food. You will also be trained and educated on how and when to use an epinephrine auto-injector. This device will be carried by you, and used if you accidentally ingest the foods you’re allergic to.” — Sgt. Okae, I hope this answers your questions. Make sure you make an appointment with an allergist soon to diagnose what caused your allergic reaction and what steps you can take to avoid another. For more information, check out the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention information on food allergies. Good luck, my friend, and as always…take care out there!

Wounded Warrior conditioning Paves Way to Invictus Victory and More By Cherisse Wells

Warrior Care — Recovery Coordination Program

When Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal KC Higer started recovery for the loss of his right hand, he couldn’t have anticipated that it would be the catalyst to competing as the youngest athlete at the Invictus Games earlier this year. At age 20, Higer not only competed for the U.S., but he also medaled. The Invictus Games, an international adaptive multi-sport event for wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans, took place April 16-22 in The Hauge, Netherlands, after being postponed twice due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Backstory

In July 2020, Higer lost his right hand due in an accident while working on a vehicle at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina. On August 18, 2020, he was sent to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland to continue his recovery. This is where he was introduced to the Warrior Care Military Adaptive Sports Program and the Marine Corps’ Wounded Warrior Regiment’s Warrior Athlete Reconditioning ProgramMarine Corps Wounded Warrior Program. MASP and WAR-P provide reconditioning activities and competitive athletic opportunities to wounded, ill, and injured service members to improve their physical and mental quality of life throughout the continuum of recovery and transition. Higer said the programs “just introduced me into a very wide variety of sports that I couldn’t get into [before].” Higer’s involvement with MASP and WAR-P led him to realize that he can perform at a competitive level in certain sports, such as rowing and powerlifting. After participating in the virtual Department of Defense Warrior Games in 2021 and being screened to possibly compete on an international level, Higer was asked if he wanted to be a part of Team U.S. for the Invictus Games. He said his response was, “Hell yeah… I’m down for it.”

Experiencing Invictus

Higer competed in rowing where he won a gold medal in the one-minute event and a silver in the four-minute event in his category. He also competed in powerlifting and swimming and was honored to be selected to represent Team U.S. for one of the special Unconquered teams, “which is kind of like a jambalaya of all these countries for the sitting volleyball. … So, I got to be with, Team Ukraine on that one and Team Germany and Team Italy as well,” Higer said. “We only won one game, but we had a good time,” shared Higer. He expressed that working with athletes from other countries “was pretty cool.” Though there was a bit of a language barrier, Higer said they were able to communicate through translators and a few athletes who spoke English. Higer truly enjoyed representing his country and being in the Invictus environment with the other athletes from around

Retired Marine Corps Lance Cpl. KC Higer, rows during rowing practice for the Invictus Games Team U.S. Training Camp at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, April 2022. (MARINE CORPS CPL. MELLIZZA P. BONJOC)

the world. “Everybody was very positive, very welcoming to the other countries. … I’m pretty sure I met somebody from all 20 countries that were there,” he said. “It was a life changing event. You get to meet all these really cool people from all around the world and you really get to see there still is good in this world.” Higer said the most important thing he took away from his experience at the Invictus Games is that “we’re all human beings, no matter what. Whether you’re broken or able-bodied, we’re all just human beings.”

Preparation for the Games & Life After Higer found out that he was selected for the Invictus Games, he was up at 4 a.m., six days a week, to train right up until a few days before attending the Team U.S. training camp at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. He said MASP and WAR-P were integral in helping him get selected and prepare for the games. The coaches who helped him the most were Patrick L. Johnson, coordinator for Adaptive Reconditioning & Sports, MASP, WRNMMC; and LJuca “LJ” Belsito, the Marine Corps powerlifting coach at WRNMMC. Johnson was Higer’s rowing coach and Belsito was his coach for powerlifting. “They were the two biggest inﬂuences on my training and stuff like that,” said Higer. “And they both have been very big inﬂuences on my life post injury and kind of helped along the way in the track and pathway of recovery.” MASP afforded Higer the opportunity and exposure to explore an array of different sports from wheelchair rugby to white-

water kayaking. “I love archery. It’s really fun,” he said. “It’s relaxing; it’s not aerobic by any means. Especially if you do it on an outdoor range, you just sit there and breathe in fresh air and, you know, it’s just you and the elements. You just really get to focus in on that target.” Higer’s experience with MASP and WAR-P has also impacted other areas of his life. “One thing that it has helped out with in a very physical aspect is this [referring to his residual limb] used to be very sensitive. I used to be very cautious with it when I ﬁrst had my injury and with the MASP and WAR-P program, you know, it’s kind of gotten to the point where it’s desensitized,” Higer said. “It’s also kind of helped me in a mental aspect of like, it’s not there; it’s not coming back. So, we may as well just get used to it, get used to using it the way that we can,” he said. “Starting on this journey, you may not start off in a dark place, but you are going to get to a pretty dark place at some point in time; it’s pretty much guaranteed. WAR-P helped me get through that dark place and helped me recover. And here we are.”

Nemo

Higer has come to think fondly of his residual limb. He affectionately calls it Nemo, because “it’s my special little ﬁn,” Higer said. After introducing Nemo to his fellow athletes at the Invictus Games, he decided to get a “Hello, I’m Nemo” tattoo above the limb to make introductions easier. “It’s pretty cool. It’s a goofy tattoo,” Higer said with a smile.

When Higer is exercising or performing mechanic work, he uses both myoelectric and body-powered prostheses. Body-powered prostheses are controlled with the power of an individual’s residual limb, shoulder girdle, and upper-body muscles. A myoelectric prosthetic device is operated by battery-powered electric motors that are activated through electrodes by the myoelectric potentials provided by muscles. “I’ve kind of gotten to the point where, whenever I get back in the civilian world and get back to working, I will wear [a prosthesis] for work just because welding and being a mechanic is kind of hard without a prosthesis,” he said. “But for the most part, like day-to-day life, I kind of just got it ﬁgured out with old Nemo here.”

Future Plans

At the end of June, Higer gained his official veteran status. He plans to return to his home state of Nebraska with his wife and go to school to pursue specialty certiﬁcations to become a mechanic and perform performance diesel fabrication. Though he’s leaving Walter Reed, he is not leaving MASP or WAR-P behind. He also hopes to get invited to the Invictus Games next year in Düsseldorf, Germany, and will be competing in the upcoming 2022 DOD Warrior Games in Orlando, Florida, from August 19-28. Higer will be competing in rowing, powerlifting, wheelchair rugby, sitting volleyball, air riﬂe, and archery. “All I got to say is tune into Warrior Games 2022,” he said. For more information on Warrior Care programs, MASP, and WAR-P, visit the Warrior Care site https://warriorcare. dodlive.mil/.

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Travel/Camping Trailers CONSIGNMENTS WANTED! Let us clean, sell, & finance your RV. Snyders RV 499-8000.

Motorcycles and ATVs 2000 HARLEY DAVIDSON CUSTOM FLSTF FAT BOY 49,057 mi, showing on engine, many extras $10,500 Txt: 757-822-8716 2005 YAMAHA V-Star 650 Classic. $3,000. 757-234-1065

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CHEVROLET 2001 CORVETTE

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CHEVROLET 2017 CORVETTE

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DODGE 2013 CHALLENGER

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