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Kelly Wirfel Capt. Vince Baker, Naval Station Norfolk Commanding Officer salutes while TAPS is played during a Wreath Laying Ceremony to honor and reflect on the sacrifice of more than 3,000 victims of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, their family members and the heroic actions of the first responders, Sept. 11.
Naval Station Norfolk commemorates Sept. 11 From Naval Station Norfolk Public Affairs Office NORFOLK
During a ceremony on Sept. 11 at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk’s Flag Plaza, Sailors assigned to NAVSTA Norfolk and its tenant commands participated in a wreath laying ceremony to reflect on the sacrifice of more than 3,000 victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, their family members and the heroic actions of the first responders.
On that day, 19 years ago, three passenger airliners were hijacked by al-Qaeda forces and flown into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. A fourth crashed in a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, due to the courage of the passengers that tried to retake the plane. This was the worst attack on American soil since the attack at Pearl Harbor in 1941. The morning’s events began with First Responders assigned to Navy Region MidAtlantic Fire & Emergency Services con-
ducting morning colors alongside NAVSTA Norfolk Sailors. "Every day, we come in in uniform, whether it be military or first responders, and we pray that the attacks of 9/11 will never happen again,” said Fire Captain John Michin, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire & Emergency Services. “We continue to do our jobs, but we stop on a day like today and we remember. Following morning colors, the wreath laying began with an invocation, followed by the reading of the sequence of events that took place on Sept. 11, beginning with the takeoff of the first plane from Boston’s Logan International Airport at 7:59 a.m. and ending with President Bush’s address to the nation at 8:30 p.m. NAVSTA Norfolk’s Commanding Officer Capt. Vince
Commitment in the face of adversity: IWTC Monterey Sailor earns a second chance From Center for Information Warfare Training Public Affairs MONTEREY, CALIF.
“I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America,” stated Cryptologic Technician (Interpretive) (CTI) 2nd Class Caitlin Kennedy as she stood in the gym of the Price Fitness Center, located onboard the Presidio of Monterey, California. Her right hand was raised as she repeated the oath of enlistment after Information Warfare Training Command (IWTC) Monterey’s Executive Officer, Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Ayala. A fresh graduate of the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC) and a cross-rate to CTI from yeoman, Kennedy reenlisted for six more years in the Navy. However, her road to DLIFLC graduation didn’t start at the beginning of her Russian basic course. Kennedy first came to DLIFLC in 2014, but was disenrolled for a disciplinary violation. “I was arrogant the first time I came to DLIFLC,” shared Kennedy. “I felt entitled,
Center for Information Warfare Training Command Cryptologic Technician (Interpretive) 2nd Class Caitlin Kennedy, attached to Information Warfare Training Command (IWTC) Monterey and a recent graduate of the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center, poses for a photos onboard the Presidio of Monterey, California, Sept. 18.
and didn’t have any self-discipline or good study habits. I had come into the Navy specifically to be a CTI, and when I found out that I was disenrolled, it was like a punch in the face.” Upon disenrollment, then Kennedy was sent to the fleet as an undesignated seaman under the Professional Apprenticeship Ca-
reer Track (PACT) program. When asked about that experience, she stated, “At first, I didn’t know how to ‘ship life’. Because I had come in [to be] a CTI, I had a sense of superiority. Going through being an undesignated seaman taught me that everyone has an equally important part to play. I think every Sailor should experi-
Baker then placed the wreath and TAPS was played. “While this may be history for some of our very junior Sailors, because we do ceremonies such as this, they understand their purpose and the significance of the things we do here,” said Baker. Baker said he believes all Sailors, Marines, Soldiers, Airmen and Coastguardsmen continue to perform daily acts of heroism in response to the attacks. The legacy of that September day lies in the worldwide embrace of freedom that followed. The event concluded with the Master of Ceremonies encouraging everyone to participate in the nationwide moment of silence at 8:46 a.m., which is when the first plane hit the World Trade Center.
ence being an undesignated seaman.” Kennedy eventually struck into the yeoman rating, qualified as an Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist, and was promoted to second class petty officer. All the while she kept working toward her goal of returning to DLIFLC, and doing it right. “I liked Petty Officer Kennedy from the start because she was clearly a squared away fleet returnee,” said Chief Cryptologic Technician (Interpretive) Bryan Burrows, Kennedy’s division chief during her time as a student. “What impressed me most was that although she had times when she was struggling academically, she never let up and never lost sight of who she was as a leader.” When asked if she had any advice for Sailors facing adversity or rebounding from mistakes, Kennedy offered, “Don’t give up. Keep your eyes on your goal, and you’ll get there or find something better. You know who you are, and do your best no matter what anyone else says.” IWTC Monterey, as part of the Center for Information Warfare Training (CIWT), provides a continuum of foreign language training to Navy personnel, which prepares them to conduct information warfare across the full spectrum of military operations. With four schoolhouse commands, a detachment, and training sites throughout the United States and Japan, CIWT trains over 22,000 students every year, delivering trained information warfare professionals to the Navy and joint services. CIWT also offers more than 200 courses for cryptologic technicians, intelligence specialists, information systems technicians, electronics technicians, and officers in the information warfare community.
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MC1 Jason Pastrick Sailors assigned to USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) man the rails as the ship returns to Naval Station Norfolk after a regularly scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet, Aug. 9.
Regional Supply Office Oceana completes first of its kind training and inspection By Jim Kohler
NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk Public Affairs
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NAVSUP FLC Norfolk, Regional Supply Office (RSO) Oceana completed the Navy’s first-ever virtual Supply Management Assist (SMA) last month. The SMA is conducted nine to twelve months prior to the Supply Management Inspection (SMI). The SMA is treated as an inspection and is even graded as an inspection but there are also training events scheduled throughout the week with the Sailors, hosted by the inspection team. Because of ongoing COVID-19 restrictions and concerns, the SMA was conducted virtually instead of with an on-site inspection team. According to RSO Oceana Supply Officer Lt. Cmdr. Kurt Welday, the SMA is conducted about every 24 months, but
preparation for the SMA is continuous. “We live by the checklist because the inspection team has the ability to pull data from any period,” explained Welday. “The actual ramp-up to SMA involves a lot of inventories, record and log reviews, QA of documents and zone inspections for cleanliness, safety, and compliance. We also conduct at least one pre-inspection, often conducted in partnership with our Navy Reserve counterparts for added authenticity, as was the case for this inspection.” Preparing for a virtual inspection requires a few extra steps and a lot of coordination with several entities. “Beginning in July, 2020, we took on the task of bringing RSO/Aviation Support Detachment (ASD) into compliance with the requirement that we become auditable and inspectable in the COVID-19 environment using Commercial Virtual Remote (CVR)
and Microsoft Teams,” said Welday. “This capability was critical to ensure the inspection team could use the necessary audio, video, screen-share, and chat functions to conduct a thorough inspection and could provide relevant training virtually and in compliance with NAVNORTH FRAGORD 20.24.013 COVID-19 restrictions. “We coached all hands through each step of the process including updating the Global Address Listing (GAL) and creating their CVR accounts. This required one-on-one interaction with dozens of Sailors and civilians to work through the myriad of connection and account issues.” Once all hands were able to collaborate on Microsoft Teams, The RSO/ASD team created shared folders where all of the necessary files and videos were uploaded for the inspectors to view. Once the fold-
ers were set up and everyone was comfortable working in the virtual collaborative environment, the conduct of the inspection was not much different from an inperson inspection. The inspectors were able to populate the calendars within Microsoft Teams and the work-centers were able to assign talent to the specific events on the schedule. The only things that could not be inspected virtually were items classified at or above a level which precludes taking photographs or items in spaces where cameras are not allowed. “All of the hard work and preparation paid off. RSO/ASD Oceana was assessed an overall score of outstanding with 100 percent inventory accuracy across the board. “Commander Naval Air Force (CNAF) presented the 2019 Ashore Blue-E for Supply Excellence during the SMA out-brief via Microsoft Teams,” said Welday. “They read the citation over Teams and I symbolically presented the plaque to LSSN (Logistics Specialist Seaman) Alec Nugent of ASD Oceana during a ceremony attended by both the CNAF inspection team and the RSO/ASD team.”
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Navy Exchange Service Command again recognized for its diversified workforce From Navy Exchange Service Command Public Affairs VIRGINIA BEACH
The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) has been named one of the 2020 Top 50 Best Companies for Latinas to Work for in the U.S. by LATINA Style Inc. This is the ninth straight year NEXCOM has earned this recognition based upon its diverse workforce. Currently, 12% of NEXCOM’s nearly 12,000 associates across the globe are Hispanic of which 69% are Hispanic women. “I am extremely proud of our NEXCOM team in the manner in which they continue to demonstrate their dedication and professionalism in serving our Sailors, veterans, retirees and their families while embracing diversity and inclusion in the workplace,” said retired Rear Adm. Robert J. Bianchi, Chief Executive Officer, NEXCOM. “Everyone at NEXCOM is committed to ensuring that our policies, procedures and practices continue to promote equality at all levels of the organization. Demonstrating respect and providing opportunities for all associates to develop to their fullest potential isn’t an option, it’s an expectation at NEXCOM.” To ensure diversity within the NEXCOM Enterprise, NEXCOM created its CEO’s Council for Diversity which is comprised of associates from each headquarters department and field Districts around the world. Council members represent various races/ ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and cultural backgrounds. Its purpose is to advise, promote and integrate concepts of diversity initiatives through awareness, education and cultural celebrations and observances as well as for outreach to the Navy community and the support of NEXCOM’s mission. In addition, NEXCOM has Special Emphasis Groups that are responsible for monitoring the recruitment, selection and development of associates who are female, Hispanic descent or individuals with disabilities.
MC3 Sam Jenkins Cmdr. Robert Marrs, commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87 relieved Cmdr. Jason Dalby during an aerial change of command ceremony, Sept. 17. Dalby has served as VFA-87’s commanding officer since June 2019.
VFA-87 changes commanders during airborne ceremony From Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic Public Affairs VIRGINIA BEACH
Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87 conducted an aerial change of command ceremony, Sept. 17, to signify the time honored naval tradition of transferring the responsibilities of command from one commander to another. Cmdr. Robert Marrs relieved Cmdr. Jason Dalby as the incoming and outgoing commanders conducted their airborne ceremony above Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana. Flying F/A-18E Super Hornets, the outgoing and incoming commanders joined their aircraft in formation. Dalby and Marrs each read their orders over the radios in turn, and the ceremony was concluded when Marrs’ flying his aircraft abeam to
Dalby and declared “I have the lead”. Dalby, a native of Hannibal, Missouri, previously held command of VFA-87 since June 2019. Dalby led his squadron of officers and sailors known as “The War Party” through pre-deployment work-ups followed by an Indo-Pacific deployment. Under Dalby’s leadership, the squadron achieved the Commander Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic’s Golden Wrench maintenance award, two Golden Wrench awards from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11, and two Medical Blue “M” awards. “It was an honor to lead such a fine group of men and women through work-ups and deployment,” Dalby said. “War Party Sailors constantly excelled in every aspect, and it was an absolute privilege to lead such an outstanding organization. I am truly humbled that I had the opportunity to serve as the commanding officer of War Party, and I
know VFA-87 will continue to maintain the highest standards of excellence as Cmdr. Marrs takes over as the Golden Warriors newest commanding officer." The “Golden Warriors” boasted and impressive 99.7 percent sortie completion rate due to a high level of performance from the maintenance department that facilitated over 39,723 maintenance actions during Dalby’s tenure as commanding officer. With Dalby at the helm, the squadron developed a reputation for supplying mission ready F/A-18E Super Hornets, and as a result employed over 51 tons of conventional ordinance along with numerous other expendable munitions. With the change of command complete, Marrs and the “Golden Warriors” of VFA-87 look to continue the progress made by Dalby as well as to carry on the high reputation for excellence in the strike fighter community. Marrs, who hails from Livermore, California, said, “I am honored and humbled to lead this squadron. Cmdr. Dalby made a lasting impact and set us up for continued success.”
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MC2 Justin Wolpert A Sailor visits the Cole Memorial on the 18th anniversary of the attack on the ship, Oct. 12, 2018. Seventeen Sailors lost their lives and another 39 sustained injuries while the crew worked for 96 consecutive hours to keep the ship afloat.
History behind the USS Cole Memorial From Naval Station Norfolk Public Affairs Office NORFOLK
Exactly one year later with a promise to never forget, the U.S. Navy dedicated the USS Cole monument to honor and remember the 17 Sailors killed in the tragic bombing that took place on the Norfolk-based destroyer in Yemen, Oct. 12, 2000. During the dedication at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk in 2001, more than 1,000 crew members and relatives gathered at the memorial that overlooks Willoughby Bay where ships leaving and returning to
NAVSTA Norfolk pass by. The memorial consists of three sections. The main plaza of the memorial contains three 10-foot monoliths that represent the three colors of the American flag. Encircling the monoliths are 17 low level markers that represent the victims of the bombing. Three plaques are placed on the monument. The two outside pillars contain the names of the Sailors killed during the bombing and the center pillar contains the USS Cole emblem and an inscription that reads, “In lasting tribute to their Honor, Courage and Commitment.”
Along the path to the memorial are 28 pine trees that represent the 17 victims and 11 children who lost a parent during the bombing. Also along the path is a plaque that marks the location of the USS Cole Memorial Tree that was planted by the Hampton Roads Council of the Navy League during the dedication ceremony. The plaque reads, “You will forever be in our thoughts, our memories never forgotten, you will live in our hearts, and may this tree remind every ship rolling by, of your sacrifice.” At the end of the path is a raised plaque that details the events of the bombing and amplifies the heroic efforts to save ship and their shipmates. Part of the inscriptions reads “As a permanent symbol of that strength and resolve, steel from the ships damaged hull is forged into this plaque. The crew of the USS Cole personified honor, courage and commitment.” “The USS Cole Memorial is a beautiful
tribute to the honor, courage and commitment displayed by the determined warriors on Oct. 12, 2000,” said Cmdr. Edward Pledger, commanding officer of the guidedmissile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67). “Every time we sail past the memorial when departing and returning to Norfolk, we pay our respects to the Cole heroes by rendering honors to the memorial.” The monument was designed by John Blackburn, a landscape architect with the Navy’s worldwide engineering corps. Blackburn took input from USS Cole crew members while developing his design. Donations through the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society paid for the $143,000 project. As we approach the 20th anniversary of the USS Cole bombing, the memorial stands as a solemn reminder of the 17 Sailors who lost their lives, those injured and the all those impacted by the events of that tragic day.
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Viewers were able to witness the aviation capabilities of the military and civilian aircraft and pilots Continued from A1 Showcasing aerial performances from the Strike Fighter Squadron 106 Rhino Demonstration Team, Michael Goulian Aerosports, and the A-10C Thunderbolt II Demo Team, among many others, viewers were able to witness the aviation capabilities of both military and civilian aircraft
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Norfolk won following a successful year of demonstrated leadership and superb support to the fleet Continued from A1 mishap-free helicopter operations. A result of a focused, multi-year program, NAVSTA Norfolk has reduced its energy use by 15.1%, from the fiscal year 2015 baseline, exceeding the goal of 11.9%. A 14.9 mega-watt combined heat and power plant began full-scale operations, and now supplies approximately 74% of the station’s steam requirement, saving $6.5 million in utility costs. The Fleet and Family Support Program engaged in multiple activities across the station, providing 4,657 education programs and collaborated with Junior Achievement to provide financial management education to over 500 students in local schools. Commander, Naval Installations Command recognized NAVSTA Norfolk’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation as a 5-star Accredited Program. The Chaplain’s Office conducted 30 Chaplain Religious Enrichment Development Operation events to provide religious ministry designed for the NAVSTA Norfolk community to increase personal resilience. To maintain aggressive environmental awareness, the installation revised its environmental training program
and pilots. “We’re honored that even in a COVID environment, we are able to safely perform and showcase the incredible dedication by the men and women who maintain and operate aircraft from NAS Oceana every day,” said Lt. Matt Lindeman, Rhino Demo Team. “The demo profile is designed to highlight the mobility, versatility and power of the F/A-18 Super Hornet, and enhance U.S. Navy recruiting in the area of Naval Aviation.” Rich “Corky” Erie, Navy Region MidAtlantic special events manager and director of the NAS Oceana Air Show, said this airshow was unlike any other and showed the ability of the Navy to dive into the unknown and reach new heights. “Being one of the first shows to enter
to provide a more holistic approach to environmental protection, and has worked to identify areas with the greatest environmental risks and impacts. This approach helped reduce spills by 66% compared to the base year. In recognition of their successful environmental program, NAVSTA Norfolk has received a 4th consecutive Gold Award from the Hampton Roads Sanitation District and their 17th Tree City USA Community award. “The Naval Station Norfolk team had an extremely successful year and we are honored and humbled to be recognized with this prestigious award,” said Capt. Vince Baker, Naval Station Norfolk commanding officer. “This award is a reflection of the hard work that our service members, DoD employees and contract workers do each and every day and I am thankful they are getting the recognition they truly deserve. I could not be more proud to be part of this team.” Installations compete on how well they achieve departmental objectives in several areas of installation management, including mission support, energy conservation, quality of life and unit morale, environmental stewardship, real property management, safety, health and security, communications, and public relations. Excellent installations enable better mission performance and enhance the working and living conditions for military men and women, DoD civilians and their families. Each of the winning installations succeeded at being the best in achieving excellence in performing installation management within their military service and DLA.
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these uncharted waters, everything came together when it was time to execute, and it worked flawlessly,” said Erie. “That’s principally because of very detailed planning and the exceedingly hard work of all hands involved. The measure of success for us was the precision of execution in a highly unknown environment.” New challenges included coordinating with a live broadcast team and also ensuring the safety of the public by coordinating with the City of Virginia Beach to monitor nearby roadways and parks for gathering spectators. However, local spectators weren’t the only members of the public on the minds’ of the Air Show planning team. “NAS Oceana is very fortunate to call the cities of Virginia Beach and Chesapeake our home, and we take pride in doing our
part to keep the public safe. As members of these great communities, we know that people look forward to attending our very popular air show,” said Capt. John W. Hewitt, commanding officer of NAS Oceana. “Moving the air show to a live-streamed event allowed us to keep everyone healthy, while still showcasing what the Navy and Marine Corps team is capable of doing when we deploy around the world to defend America’s interests.” This year’s air show theme was “In It Together,” which paid tribute to frontline workers who continue to keep everyone safe during the pandemic. In case you missed the live stream, you still have an opportunity to watch on the NAS Oceana Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NavalAirStationOceana/
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exercise Fleet warfighters employ, hone and evaluate tactics, techniques and procedures to enhance our readiness for real world operations Continued from A1 to finely tune our efforts in this resurgent battlespace, and reinforces the critical trans-Atlantic link,” said Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis, Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet. “Exercises like Black Widow give the undersea force a venue to showcase how we are agile, persistent, flexible, interoperable, and resilient.” Participating units will refine communication techniques between platforms and simulate real-word application to enhance the lethality of the team as one cohesive fighting force. Black Widow also provides a chance for an increased focus on training in anti-submarine warfare on multiple platforms to enhance strategies and heighten the combat readiness of the fleet. “Black Widow is a high-end undersea warfighting exercise that brings together Navy aircraft, surface ships, and submarines to rehearse our unique undersea warfare capabilities, while refining and innovating multi-domain tactics and
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USS Tripoli arrives in San Diego
The Navy’s latest America-class amphibious assault ship, USS Tripoli arrived at Naval Base San Diego following its commissioning and subsequent sail around South America this summer. See B5
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Antietam conducts tomahawk live-fire missile shoot for exercise Valiant Shield 2020 By MC1 Gregory Juday
Commander, Task Force 70 / Carrier Strike Group 5 Public Affairs
PACIFIC OCEAN
USS Antietam (CG 54) conducted a tomahawk land attack cruise-missile (TLAM) strike scenario, Sept. 20, targeting the Farallon de Medinilla range, located on an uninhabited 200-acre island off the coast of Guam as part of Valliant Shield 2020. Valiant Shield is a U.S. only, biennial field training exercise (FTX) with a focus on integration of joint training in a blue-water environment among U.S. forces. This training enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. “The United States military is committed to preserving security, maintaining regional stability, and remaining postured to respond to a wide variety of contingencies,” said Capt. Russell Caldwell, commanding offi-
cer USS Antietam. “The TLAM exercise, as part of the overall Valiant Shield 20 scenario, provides the entire Ronald Regan Strike Group the opportunity to exercise critical war fighting skills that helps the warfighter refine their tactical abilities to respond to a full range of military response options that are available in defense of our shared interests in the Asia Pacific region.” This exercise demonstrates the Antietam’s ability to track, target, and engage threats to protect peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. Valiant Shield is a series of military exercises that promote integration among the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps. Each successive exercise builds on lessons learned from the previous training to enhance complementary capabilities and develop new tactics, techniques, and procedures. This training increases the deterrence and stabilizing effects of a joint force, ready to respond to any contingency.
MC3 James Hong A tomahawk land-attach cruise missile (TLAM) exits the forward vertical launch system (VLS) of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54), Sept. 20, during Valiant Shield 2020.
This is the eighth exercise in the Valiant Shield series that began in 2006. This year’s participants include USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Carrier Strike Group with embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW 5), USS Chicago (SSN 721), USS America (LHA 6), USS New Orleans (LPD 18), USS Comstock (LSD 45) and multiple surface ships -approximately 100 aircraft and an estimated
11,000 personnel from the U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army, and Marine Corps. Valiant Shield focuses on integration of training in a blue-water environment. This training enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking, and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land, and cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas.
MC3 James Hong Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) launches a Harpoon surface-to-surface missile as part of a joint force sinking exercise (SINKEX) targeting the decommissioned frigate USS Curts (FFG 38) during Valiant Shield 2020, Sept. 19. Valiant Shield is a U.S. only, biennial field training exercise (FTX) with a focus on integration of joint training in a blue-water environment among U.S. forces. This training enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas.
U.S. joint forces sink ex-USS Curts during Valiant Shield live-fire exercise By MC1 Gregory Juday
Commander, Task Force 70 Public Affairs
PACIFIC OCEAN
U.S. joint armed forces conducted a multi-platform live-fire missile exercise, Sept. 19, involving surface, air, and subsurface launched ordinance to sink the decommissioned frigate USS Curts (FFG 38) as part of exercise Valiant Shield 2020. The sinking exercise (SINKEX) combined an orchestrated sequence of live ordnance targeting the ex-USS Curts, including air-launched ordnance from fixed and rotary wing squadrons of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, embarked aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), surface-launched missiles from cruisers USS Antietam (CG 54) and Shiloh (CG 67), a subsurface launched missile from Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Chicago (SSN 721), as well
as various supporting Navy and U.S. Air Force aircraft. “This exercise demonstrates our ability to bring overwhelming firepower from the sea whether that comes from under the surface, on the surface, or from the air,” said Capt. Steven DeMoss, commodore, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15. “We have this capability in every theater across the globe and can employ these weapons at the place and time of our choosing.” Air Force assets included tanker support from KC-135s and KC-10s of the 909th Air Refueling Squadron and 9th ARS, respectively. “The SINKEX provided unique, high end, tactical training for our air wing aviators,” said Capt. Michael Rovenolt, commander, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5. “The experience gained by our crews can only be
achieved with live fire events like this one and cannot be replicated through simulated engagements. Our ordnance and maintenance teams got the satisfaction of seeing their labors produce actual results on a maritime target...very rewarding for them.” Valiant Shield is a U.S. only, biennial field training exercise (FTX) with a focus on the integration of joint training in a bluewater environment among U.S. forces. This training enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land, and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. “The entire evolution showcases CVW-5’s ability to fully integrate with our joint teammates to provide ready, dynamic maritime superiority anywhere within the Pacific AOR,” Rovenolt said. “Utilizing a
decommissioned ship for targeting during missile exercises allows participants to take advantage of maximum-level realism in warfighting engagements. It also affords warfare commanders the opportunity to employ engagements from a myriad of available platforms that bring U.S. joint strike capabilities to bear.” This is the eighth exercise in the Valiant Shield series that began in 2006. Participants include USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Carrier Strike Group with embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, USS Chicago (SSN 721), USS America (LHA 6), USS New Orleans (LPD 18), USS Comstock (LSD 45) and multiple surface ships -- approximately 100 aircraft and an estimated 11,000 personnel from the U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army, and Marine Corps. Valiant Shield focuses on the integration of training in a blue-water environment to enable realworld proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking, and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land, and cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas.
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A farewell to rinse and spit
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By Lisa Smith Molinari
Waiting for the receptionist to call, I counted my fingers. It had been eleven months since I’d been to the dentist thanks to COVID-19. I scraped a fingernail across my front tooth and thought, “The hygienist has her work cut out for her today.” Sitting in my car in the parking lot didn’t have the same appeal as lounging in the dentist’s cushy waiting room. Over the years, spending countless hours waiting while my kids were in appointments with pediatricians, dentists, orthodontists, speech therapists, hair dressers, occupational therapists, gastroenterologists, ophthalmologists and psychologists, had taught me how to entertain myself. First, I’d grab any free K-Cup coffee or bottled water, before settling into a comfy seat. Next, I’d peruse the magazines, splayed out like a feast before me. I’d snag a gossip rag first, gobbling up who wore what dress better, who went to rehab, or who’s breaking up with whom. Then, I’d leaf through lifestyle magazines for good recipes, which I’d tear out in a secret act of kleptomania. If I was still waiting, I’d clean out my purse. I’d make a garbage pile of old receipts, gum wrappers and linty cough drops. Loose change, Chapstick, keys, pens and those stolen recipes were put in their proper places. My car phone rang, and soon, I was in the dentist’s lobby answering COVID-19 questions. I passed the test and was led to a room with a reclining chair, instrument cart, advertising posters, torturously bright light suspended from robotic hinged arm, and pamphlets with ghastly photos of gum disease. The hygienist adorned me with a paper bib and laid the lead x-ray vest over my torso. One after the other, she jammed uncomfortable x-ray slides into my widened mouth. I felt as if my lips had exceeded their elasticity and
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might droop down past my chin like an Ethiopian tribal woman without her lip plate. The hygienist then gave me the run down: first she’d clean my teeth [most likely with a chisel, ice pick and sledge hammer,] then the dentist would stop by [grace me with his presence] to take a look [poke me with a sharp object] and have a chat [try to sell me expensive cosmetic procedures.] She swung the robotic arm over my face holding what looked like a miniature gaffing hook. Between pokes and picks, she slurped up my excess saliva with a curved suction tube while I stared up at the posters aimed at selling me Invisalign, Botox and expensive whitening treatments. “What else will these dentists come up with to make money? They should just stick that saliva sucker into our wallets,” I thought. Although the hygienist was wearing a new COVID-19 face shield, to me, modern day dental staff had always looked prepared for nuclear holocaust. Goggles, lab coats, latex gloves, surgical masks, shoe covers, and equipment wrapped in cellophane. Staring into the light, my mind wandered back to childhood dental visits. I recalled the taste of soap as Dr. Petras, protected by noth-
Relationship support for your service member By Military OneSource
Although everyone hopes for a happilyever-after romance, all couples are bound to experience conflict from time to time. Military couples in particular have unique pressures that most civilians do not have to deal with. In fact, relationship issues are the top reason service members and their families seek non-medical counseling support through Military OneSource. Couples can strengthen their partnership by enhancing communication skills, addressing challenges early, learning how to resolve their differences and developing healthy relationship habits. If your service member is having relationship problems or is trying to pick up the pieces after a breakup, help is available.
THE IMPORTANCE OF ADDRESSING RELATIONSHIP STRESS An unhappy relationship can affect every aspect of a person’s life, including their physical and mental health. Studies show that people live longer, healthier lives when they have
positive emotional connections. For service members, relationship issues can affect readiness by making it difficult to stay focused on the mission at hand. Not everybody is willing to seek help, however. As a friend or family member, you can let your service member know that it’s not only OK to reach out for support, it’s a sign of strength. Share a time when you were in a similar situation. This will help your loved one understand that problems like theirs are not uncommon. Talk about the ways you and your partner repaired your relationship. Or if your efforts weren’t successful, mention how tapping into available resources might have helped.
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ing but his horn-rimmed glasses, used bare hands to clean and polish my teeth himself with instruments laid out on a rolling metal tray. I remembered rinsing and spitting into a tiny swirling sink that looked like a miniature toilet bowl, having trouble disconnecting myself from a long string of saliva. The hygienist woke me from my daydream with jab to the gums. I marveled at her sparkling white teeth. Dr. Petras had had his share of coffee stains and silver fillings, but today, dentists and hygienists have unnaturally perfect teeth. “Another high pressure sales tactic,” I thought. When it was all done, I looked around for the little toilet bowl, but there was none. Instead, the hygienist hooked me like a catfish with the curved suction tube and sucked my mouth dry. I sat up and tried to put my lips back into place. On the way home, I admired my teeth in the rear-view mirror, running my tongue over their smooth surface. Despite my nostalgia for the simpler times of my childhood, I’d found new appreciation for modern advancements, and bid a fond farewell to the era of rinse and spit. www.themeatandpotatoesoflife.com
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MC2 Juan Sua Lt. Stefan Knight, a naval flight officer assigned to the ;Skinny Dragons; of Patrol Squadron (VP) 4 watches the sunrise from the apron of Naval Air Station Sigonella before pre-flighting a squadron P-8A Poseidon aircraft for a maritime domaine awareness flight over the Mediterranean Sea, Dec. 19, 2019. VP-4 is forward deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations and is assigned to Commander, Task Force 67, responsible for tactical control of deployed maritime patrol and reconnaissance squadrons throughout Europe and Africa.
NAS Sigonella dedicates to suicide prevention By MC1 Kegan Kay
Naval Air Station Sigonella Public Affairs
SICILY, ITALY
In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th, the Naval Air Station Sigonella Chaplains and Suicide Prevention Team hosted an awareness event at the Ristorante Bella Etna Galley, providing people with information on how to seek help for themselves and for others, as well as general information on mental health. While September is Suicide Prevention Month, the goal is for suicide prevention to be an every day, every person mission set. This year’s theme “aligns with the Navy’s Culture of Excellence (COE) approach by highlighting the importance of connectedness in supporting every Sailor, every day, and integrating Defense Suicide Prevention Office’s (DSPO) call-toaction ‘Connect to Protect.’ Connectedness is a key protective factor against
suicide,” according to the “1 Small Act” toolkit. “During the month of September we take a pause to highlight some of the leading causes of suicidal behavior and suicidal ideations,” said NAS Sigonella Command Suicide Prevention Specialist Chief Master-at-Arms Andre Billingsley. “We provide information leading to programs that can assist in combating suicidal behaviors and recommend resources for those who are suffering from suicidal ideations. It is our hope that we can prevent anyone from even thinking that suicide is an option when dealing with their emotional distress.” Participants at the event were invited to fill out “I Will” posters declaring what they would do when confronted with someone who is struggling with thoughts of suicide or they themselves are struggling. “I have lost both friends and family members to suicide, nothing can fill the void that we feel when a loved one takes
their own life,” said Billingsley. “I think about how much those people meant to me, how much I miss them and how I wish that I could have been there to stop them from taking their own lives. I think about what I could have done, what help I could have sought out for them and how we could have made things better for them, together.” Many factors can influence our mental health, including stress at work, deaths of family members, mental illnesses, and more. Fears surrounding the novel coronavirus, as well as precautions such as social distancing, can also lead to feelings of isolation and depression. “While [people struggling with thoughts of suicide] say they would reach out to people who are close to them first, these same people also have fears about what people will think or say if they meet with a psychologist, counselor, or chaplain,” explains Lt. Ryan Albano, Chaplain. “They believe that people will think there is something wrong with them.”
The base offers many avenues of help for anyone who is struggling with not only depression and thoughts of suicide, but stress and other emotional issues. Chaplains are available for non-medical counseling, and both the mental health department at the U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella and Fleet and Family Support Center provide counseling services as well. “I do understand that the world tends to be more of a burden on some more than others; I just ask that before you think of taking your own life, reach out, communicate and get the help before you act on those emotions,” said Billingsley. The suicide prevention team is also looking for committed members who would like to help. “Anyone who would like to be a member of the Suicide Prevention Team can contact me at DSN 624-7142 or email me at andre.billingsley@eu.navy.mil,” explains Billingsley. “After the training processes are complete, individuals can be added to the official Suicide Prevent Team and contribute year round to prevention measures promoted by the U.S. Navy.”
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A crisis leader – Vice Adm. Diego E. ‘Duke’ Hernandez – decorated pilot and Hispanic hero left a legacy By MC1 Mark D. Faram
Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs
WASHINGTON
When Vice Adm. Diego “Duke” Hernandez retired in 1991, he was the highest ranking hispanic in the Navy. A native Puerto Rican, Hernandez was a Vietnam War Hero who rose to the highest levels of the Navy. In the lead of a flight of Navy F-4B aircraft from the aircraft carrier USS Ranger (CV-61) into North Vietnam on Dec. 16, 1967, Lt. Cmdr. Diego “Duke” Hernandez’ orders were to destroy a heavily defended bridge, electrical transformer and motor maintenance facility near the port city of Haiphong. As the flight leader, he had planned a two-prong attack to knock out the facility, but instead of leading the main attack, he took the role of flack suppression, selflessly exposing himself to danger, to pave the way for his squadron mates from Fighter Squadron 21 to deal the decisive blow on the main target. According to the citation awarding him the Silver Star -the nation’s third highest decoration for valor in combat Hernandez, “silenced an 85-mm site near the Kien An Highway Bridge with a perfectly placed rocket salvo and then, while checking the other half of his group, sighted an active anti-aircraft site at Kien An Airfield,” threatening his squadron mates. He chose to make a second flack suppression run, the citation detailed, knocking out the site and saving the mission. “As he pulled out of this run his aircraft sustained a direct hit which destroyed both hydraulic systems and rendered the control stick useless,” the citation reads. "With the stabilizer locked in the full up position, Hernandez flew the aircraft through a series of high G, ruddercontrolled barrel rolls out of enemy territory.” Once out to sea in the Gulf of Tonkin, Hernandez and his radar officer ejected and were quickly rescued. That wasn’t the only narrow escape Hernandez had during his two combat tours that saw him rack up 147 combat missions over North Vietnam and having two aircraft shot out from under him. His combat service would also see him awarded the Purple Heart, the Distinguished Flying Cross, ten air medals and three Navy Commendation Medals, all with
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Combat V devices. Along the way he racked up 5,732 flight hours and 750 carrier landings. Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Hernandez was the son of two working class schoolteachers. His love of reading and continuous learning, a habit recognized for creating strong minds, great leaders, and military professionals, began with the subtle example his parents provided and set him on a path to be one of our great Naval heroes. “I didn’t plan to have a career as a naval officer, I saw a chance to get a free education in the United States and I took it,” Hernandez said in a 2011 interview. "When I was in high school in Puerto Rico, I heard the Navy gave scholarships to study in the United States,” referring to the Navy Reserve Officers Training Corps scholarship, which still remains as one of the premier commissioning programs available to high school seniors. Hernandez would rise to command Fighter Squadron 84, the oiler USS Truckee (AO-147) and the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67). As a flag officer, he commanded Naval Forces, Caribbean, Carrier Strike Group SIX, and U.S. Third Fleet. He finished his incredible career as deputy commander of U.S. Space Command and vice commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command before retiring in 1991. At the time, he was the senior Naval Officer of Hispanic descent on
active-duty. After his retirement, he served on the advisory committee for the Department of Veterans Affairs’Center for Minority Veterans, helped plan future transportation needs for Miami-Dade County, and even co-founded the Town of Miami Lakes Veterans Affairs Committee, where he called home. Still, he never forgot his Puerto Rican roots. In 1998, Hernández testified before the Senate urging Congress to respond in the Puerto Rican struggle to achieve political self-determination as a state of their own, consistent with the sacrifice to our nation he and others like him had, and continue to fight, to defend. Hernandez passed away July 7, 2017 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Hernandez’s contribution to our Navy’s legacy came from his own words in that 2011 interview about an inner feeling all who serve on active-duty and in the reserves today can identify with: “I was a professional pilot and naval officer. [It] was not what I did, it was who I was.” For more news from Chief of Naval Personnel, follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/mynavyhr, Twitter at https://twitter.com/mynavyhr or visit https:// www.navy.mil/cnp. Lt. Cmdr. Rolando Machado contributed to this story.
MCSN Austin G. Collins Quartermaster 2nd Class Daniel A. Draughon takes the bearing of Bulgarian Naval ships as they participate in a passing exercise with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), Sept. 20, 2020. Roosevelt, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its first patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.
USS Roosevelt completes PASSEX with Bulgarian Navy By MCSN Austin G. Collins USS Roosevelt Public Affairs
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The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) executed a passing exercise (PASSEX) with Bulgarian naval counterparts in the Black Sea, Sept. 20.
Roosevelt conducted the bilateral exercise off the coast of Varna, Bulgaria, with Bulgarian Navy Koni-class frigates BGS Smeli (F-11) and BGS Bodri (F-13). “This weekend marks 117 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Bulgaria,” said Cmdr. Ryan Kendall, Roose-
velt’s commanding officer. “Roosevelt feels privileged to continue strengthening this relationship through a passing exercise with BGS Smeli and BGS Bodri." The U.S. and Bulgarian naval forces that participated in the drill showed seasoned tactical preparation. The force also demonstrated excellent joint interactions and a unified sense of collaboration. U.S. Navy vessels routinely conduct training with allies and partners in order to increase capacity and capability as they work together to strengthen regional ties. "This exercise enables our forces to refine
our maritime coordination skills and build relationships,” said Kendall. Roosevelt, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national and NATO security interests in Europe and Africa. U.S. Sixth Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.
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MC1 Woody Paschall The Navy's newest America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) arrives at its new homeport at Naval Base San Diego, Sept. 18. Tripoli is the second America-class amphibious assault ship to join the fleet. The ship was commissioned in Pascagoula, Miss., July 15, 2020.
Tripoli serves as a fine USS Tripoli arrives in San Diego “ example of our Sailors’ From Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs
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The Navy’s newest amphibious assault ship, USS Tripoli (LHA 7), arrived at its new homeport in San Diego, Sept. 18. The Navy’s latest America-class amphibious assault ship, USS Tripoli arrived at Naval Base San Diego following its commissioning and subsequent sail around South America this summer. “Our Sailors did an outstanding job in getting Tripoli safely to our new homeport of San Diego,” said Capt. Kevin Meyers, Tripoli’s commanding officer. “Now, we shift our focus to preparing this ship for her future mission: supporting combat operations and providing humanitarian assistance around the globe, in the air, on land, and sea.” Tripoli, the only America-class amphibious assault ship in San Diego, joins the Wasp-class large-deck amphibious assault vessels USS Essex (LHD 2), USS Boxer (LHD 4), USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), and USS Makin Island (LHD 8). As the largest amphibious ship on the waterfront,
Tripoli serves as an LHD variant designed to accommodate the Marine Corps’future Air Combat Element (ACE) including the F-35B Lightning II and MV-22 Osprey. “Tripoli serves as a fine example of our Sailors’ ability to learn, adapt, and continuously improve even in the face of uncertainty,” said Capt. Jennifer Ellinger, commodore of Amphibious Squadron (CPR) 7. “The ship’s arrival here today is exciting and the crew has worked diligently to get to this point.” Tripoli’s arrival brings approximately 1,100 Sailors and their family members to the San Diego area. “It will be nice to get the ship to her homeport in San Diego, a city that is renowned for its continuing support of our service members,“ said Master Chief Alicia Harrison, Tripoli’s acting Command Master Chief. ”This crew has not ceased to amaze me in how they have risen to every challenge from ship’s delivery, to crew move aboard, to operating under new health guidelines, to sail around.” Tripoli is the second LHA to be delivered to the Navy, and the third in naval history to bear the name which harkens back to the first U.S. battle fought on foreign soil. The name Tripoli was previously assigned to a Casablanca-class escort carrier which saw service in the Sec-
ability to learn, adapt, and continuously improve even in the face of uncertainty” Capt. Jennifer Ellinger ond World War. Later, the first amphibious assault ship with the name USS Tripoli (LPH 10) served in Vietnam and during the Gulf War. Tripoli was built in Pascagoula, Mississippi, by Huntington Ingalls Industries. Prior to departing for San Diego, Tripoli’s crew conducted a 14-day restriction of movement (ROM) in accordance with U.S. Navy pre-deployment guidelines. In addition, the Navy canceled the ship’s traditional commissioning ceremony as a COVID mitigation measure. The Navy commissioned Tripoli via naval message on 15 July and transitioned the ship into service as scheduled.
U.S. Navy conducts follow-on joint ops with NATO in Black Sea From U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs BLACK SEA
Following operations in the Adriatic Sea, U.S. Navy and NATO units again conducted a joint maritime and air training mission in the Black Sea, Sept. 15, 2020. The Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), one U.S. Navy P-8 Maritime Patrol Reconnaissance Aircraft out of Sigonella, Italy, and NATO E-3A Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft based out of Geilenkirchen Air Base, Germany, participated in the training. “Roosevelt is thrilled to work alongside NATO and our naval aviation teammates as we safely enter for operations in the Black Sea,” said Cmdr. Ryan R. Kendall, commanding officer of Roosevelt. “Just a few days ago, on Sept. 11, we conducted a training event with these very same partners in the Adriatic Sea. These opportunities strengthen our ability to operate as a joint force and demonstrate our ability to respond to threats, move throughout the European theater, and protect our NATO Allies and partners.” The training mission is part of an ongoing integration of air and maritime units in the U.S. 6th Fleet. The ultimate goal is to refine joint air defense procedures to better defend U.S. Navy ships. Participating units conducted training scenarios to establish air and maritime superiority, which enable freedom of navigation in all international air and water spaces. Joint training missions like this are vital to the readiness of U.S. military forces and demonstrate our capability to
MC2 Josh Cote The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) as seen from the window of a P-8A Poseidon multimission maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 4, April 23. The ship and aircraft are forward deployed to U.S. 6th Fleet.
integrate platforms across multiple domains. Roosevelt is one of four U.S. Navy destroyers based in Rota, Spain, and assigned to Commander, Task Force 65 in support of NATO’s Integrated Air Missile Defense architecture. These Forward-Deployed Naval Forces-Europe ships have the flexibility to operate throughout the waters of Europe and Africa, from the Cape of Good Hope
to the Arctic Circle, demonstrating their mastery of the maritime domain. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with joint, allied, and interagency partners in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.
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Anthony Powers Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) recently collaborated with Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command in coordination with the Naval Oceanographic Office’s Fleet Survey Team, and Klein Marine to conduct a live Advanced Naval Technology Exercise (ANTX) event at NSWC PCD, Sept. 1.
COVID-19 and hurricanes defeated, live ANTX event prevails By Susan H. Lawson
Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division Public Affairs
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Despite COVID-19 limitations and planning challenges caused by Hurricanes Laura and Marco, a collaborative team prevailed in conducting a live Advanced Naval Technology Exercise (ANTX). Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) recently collaborated with Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (CNMOC) in coordination with the Naval Oceanographic Office’s Fleet Survey Team (FST), and Klein Marine to conduct the testing at NSWC PCD. The government and industry teams overcame potential setbacks by implementing safety protocols, maintaining a flexible schedule, and keeping a can-do attitude. With participants coming from across the country, one team travelling over 40 hours by vehicle, to both Gulfport, Miss., and
Panama City, Fla., this synergy led to successes that far outweighed the struggle. “The ANTX 20 vignette highlighted technology that is important to the Navy in maintaining a warfighting edge,” said Capt. Micah Weltmer, CNMOC ANTX director. “The main benefits of ANTX are twofold, the government gains first-hand interaction with emerging technology and the innovation providers gain warfighter feedback and insight on how to better work with government,” said Todd Holland, director, mine warfare prototyping at NSWC PCD. “Our team here at Panama City Division, including our test directors, test engineers, range managers, and public affairs personnel did a great job of responding to various challenges while hosting an outstanding ANTX event in collaboration with Klein Marine Systems.” Collaborating on tests of this nature further strengthens the strategic collaboration between the two commands on the Gulf
Coast. For the test event, NSWC PCD provided test documentation, test personnel, a support craft, and rigging support for Klein Marine Systems’ Multi-Angle X-Pattern Side Scan Sonar (SSS) system. The system was towed by an Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV), Seafloor Systems’ HydroCat-180. In addition, FST provided skilled personnel with useful insights towards the operational utility of these technologies. “Naval Oceanography must be an early adopter of new technology to stay ahead of the competition,” said Weltmer. “Conducting vignette-based demonstrations like the ones developed for ANTX helps us identify areas where current technology, much like Klein’s, could be incorporated as an improvement to our existing capability, and a venue to provide direct operator feedback to our industry partners on directions to further advance their technical solutions for operational use.” For FST and other Navy commands, the new technology should reduce time on station for hydrographic surveys, due to improved data quality and an increase in SSS coverage by 40 percent. An Ultra-Short Baseline attached to the USV enables highly accurate navigation data on a towed SSS, allowing for precise positions of any hazards to navigation detected, strengthening the protection of naval assets. “We continue to look for opportunities to
support the warfighter in collaboration with our Gulf Coast regional partner CNMOC,” said Dr. Peter Adair, technical director at NSWC PCD. “This is another great example where we are able to collaborate and leverage our facilities and resources to support their mission during this ANTX event.” Klein’s algorithms for data transmission allowed an increase in the amount of data able to be streamed to the base station in real-time at an efficient data rate, enhancing the radio connection to the USV and improving identification of hazards to navigation. Seafloor Systems demonstrated advanced autonomy behaviors and a welldesigned launch and recovery system. These technologies provide potential costsaving solutions for the U.S. Navy while expanding sonar-based sensing capabilities for use in related efforts at NSWC PCD. “It is critical for the naval research and development establishment to develop and deploy a culture of agility and innovation,” said Holland. “One way of doing that is to create ‘low barrier of entry’ events like ANTX, to support the warfighter through exposure to the newest technologies and prototypes developed outside of traditional military pathways. This venue connects industry, academia, Warfare Center personnel, and warfighters in an innovation environment where technology’s ‘push’ meets Navy’s ‘pull’.”
Relief services available following Hurricane Sally From Naval Air Station Pensacola Public Affairs PENSACOLA, FLA.
In response to Hurricane Sally, the Fleet and Family Support Center at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola opened an Emergency Family Assistance Center (EFAC) located at the Corry Chapel on Corry Station. The EFAC will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with extended hours and days if needed. The EFAC is a consolidated location where service members, retirees and military families impacted by Hurricane Sally can receive disaster relief services. Organizations that are present include the NavyMarine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) and the American Red Cross. Other services available include legal and housing assistance, clinical/spiritual counseling, and more. Kathleen Doherty, the department head for Fleet and Family Support Center at NAS Pensacola, stressed the importance of Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System (NFAAS) as they try to assist families impacted by Hurricane Sally during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those with access to NFASS can take an assessment that will tailor services to their needs. Doherty said that individuals “can get an equal level of care” that they would in person online at NFAAS. There are emergency community managers present at the EFAC that can assist those who do not have access to NFAAS. For retired service members and others without access, it is important to be specific about needs when at the EFAC.
Jason Bortz Parachute Rigger 1st Class Christopher Dorrough, Naval Air Technical Training Center, speaks with Sam Ellis from Legal Assistance at an Emergency Family Assistance Center (EFAC) on Corry Station, Pensacola, Florida, Sept. 21. The EFAC was organized by the Fleet and Family Support Center at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola to assist those impacted by Hurricane Sally.
The NMCRS is offering financial assistance and will be present as long as the EFAC remains open. Active duty and retired service members in the Navy, Marine Corps, and Army, as well as spouses of active duty service members can utilize the NMCRS. “We can provide people with immediate assistance while they are waiting on insurance,” said Joy Barnes, the director of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) in Pensacola.
The American Red Cross is handing out buckets filled with cleaning supplies, boxes of food, water and tarps. There are comfort kits available which include items such as shampoo, conditioner, and toothpaste. Requests for needed items that are not currently offered can be made through them as well. The Fleet and Family Service Center can be contacted at (850) 452-5990 for additional assistance. Many of their services
have been moved online due to COVID-19 and can still be accessed that way for those that need support at this time. The NavyMarine Corps Relief Society can be contacted at (850) 452-2300. After the EFAC is closed they will move back to appointment only for active duty service members at their office. The American Red Cross has a 24/7 Hero Care Network in case any emergencies arise. This network can be reached at 1-877232-7337.
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'Virginia is for Arists' exhibit to open Oct. 2 From Virginia Beach Art Center VIRGINIA BEACH
The Virginia Beach Art Center, home of The Artists Gallery, will open its next regional exhibition on October 2. “Virginia is For Artists” is a juried statewide exhibition featuring some of the best work from around the Commonweatlh. There is also a special section for Virginia art teachers, with an award all its own. The Brock Gallery will be open all day for first viewing on October 2. In addition, we will offer a live video award ceremony at 7 p.m., that evening , on the Virginia Beach Art Center Facebook page. During the broadcast, you can tour the submitted entries individually, view the Judges Remarks, and even purchase artwork easily! On our website, artcentervb.org, our previous shows, “Waterways,” “Garden of Life,” “Following the Light,” “Heroes Among Us,” “Less Is More” and Sea Of Change” remain available for viewing and purchase. The Virginia Beach Art Center is a nonprofit organization offering art exhibitions, art classes and pottery classes in a fully equipped center located at 532 Virginia Beach Boulevard. Hours are 10 am to 5 pm, Tuesdays-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. The Artists Gallery is an artists’ co-operative providing space for working, exhibiting and showcasing original fine art by local and regional artists.
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Wreaths Across America to host a statewide 5K virtual race in Virginia From Wreaths Across America VIRGINIA BEACH
Wreaths Across America (WAA) is announcing that its Stem to Stone 5K Road Race to be held in Virginia Beach on October 10th, 2020 will now be held as a virtual event in accordance with the CDC’s recommendation for large gatherings stemming from concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. “The goal of this race is, and always has been, to build community awareness and understanding of the organization’s yearlong mission to Remember, Honor, Teach,” said Karen Worcester, executive director, Wreaths Across America. “However, in light of the current health crisis, we feel these races have taken on even more meaning by providing the opportunity for people to safely participate in something healthy and fun, while supporting and giving back in their own community during this uncertain time.” Bre Kingsbury, a member of Team Bear (which was formed after losing 40 Navy Seals) works to support Arlington National Cemetery (where many of those Seals are buried) said, “I’m proud to have the opportunity to mimic the courage and valor of our country’s veterans by forging ahead with this event and offering folks the hope that a day of victory is ahead. I’m also hopeful that families use this as an opportunity to teach others that something as simple as running on a treadmill or your daily work-out run, can be transformed into something with significant meaning like, community spirit and American unity.” Each individual $35 race registration
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sponsors a fresh balsam veteran’s wreath that will be placed on the headstone of an American hero on December 19, 2020, as part of National Wreaths Across America Day. During check out, registrants can designate the Sponsorship Group or participating Wreaths Across America Location they want their sponsored wreath allocated to including Team Bear (VA0080) and Arlington National Cemetery (ARLING). Registrants and Virtual participants will receive personalized racing bibs (On which we are encouraging participants to write the name of the person that they are running for) and commemorative finisher medallions, with event t-shirts being provided to the first 200 people to register, via the mail before race day! Additionally, Virtual Participants can submit their results through text or email and show up in official results. There is also an AP in which participants can use in order to feel
more connected to the fun called RaceJoy. Wreaths Across America is the nonprofit organization best known for placing veterans’ wreaths on the headstones of our nation’s fallen at Arlington National Cemetery. However, the organization, in total, places more than 2.2 million sponsored wreaths at over 2200 participating locations nationwide and offers other programs throughout the calendar year. These programs include The Mobile Education Exhibit , Wreaths Across America Radio, and the Wreaths Across America Virtual Concert now streaming on Showcase NOW). You can sponsor a wreath for $15 at https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/. Each sponsorship goes toward a fresh balsam veteran’s wreath that will be placed on the headstone of an American hero as we endeavor to honor all veterans laid to rest on Saturday, December 19, 2020, as part of National Wreaths Across America Day.
You can text WREATH22 to 20222 to sponsor a wreath for Arlington National Cemetery right from your phone. This is the last race in a series of eight, in partnership with event management and timing company CompetitorME, which was announced earlier this year. These series of races were planned to feature eight 5K road races all over the country throughout the year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic these races have been transformed into many different forms to meet the needs of the individual areas in which they were held. Our last race in Maine was run as a live, in-person, event. However, our last two races has been made VIRTUAL events in accordance with state recommendations for social distancing. Registration for virtual participation will be open through race day. To register, please visit www.competitorme.com/ wreaths-across-america or click here.
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Tips to take a safe and affordable fall road trip By StatePoint
As American families continue to track developments of the pandemic, many are opting for regional travel experiences this fall. For some, a road trip to a national park or quaint town might provide just the right combination of taking in the fall scenery while traveling in a way that limits contact with others. However, even road trips close to home can incur their fair share of expenses, which is something many Americans are looking at more closely these days. To watch your spending on the road, consider the following trip tips: Plan your route carefully. Opting for a
closer destination can eliminate hefty gas expenditures and wear and tear on your vehicle. For example, if you’re on the East Coast, consider the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia and North Carolina for breathtaking views. Similarly, if you reside on the West Coast, you might want to think about a drive along the Pacific Coast Highway to enjoy the beautiful ocean scenery. Look for deals on accommodations. If you’re taking a multi-day driving trip, hotel stays can begin to add up, especially in larger cities. Try to find accommodations in less densely populated areas along your route, which can include motels or even alternative accommodations such as vacation rentals. Accommodations
metasearch site trivago is a great option to search for lodging deals: www.trivago.com. Ensure flexibility. Over the past few months, flexibility when booking travel went from being a “nice to have” to being a must. The world moves quickly, so ensure that your travel plans are able to move with it. When you are booking your accommodations, it’s important to compare deals with free cancellations. Knowing you can change your plans will offer you peace of mind. Sites like trivago provide full visibility into flexible choices, indicating whether each deal in the search findings allows for free cancellation. Save gas. When it comes to filling up the gas tank, a bit of comparison shopping can go a long way. Consider gas stations a bit farther from main highways. Sometimes, it pays to go off the path a bit or wait for the next rest stop. Free apps also exist that provide real-time gas comparison data
based on your current GPS. You can also improve your fuel economy by keeping your car well-maintained and your tires properly inflated. Buy a National Park Pass. Chances are that if you’re planning to take in the great outdoors, you’ll find yourself in one of the nation’s 2,000 federal lands. If your route passes through more than one site, consider purchasing a National Park Pass. For $80, it covers entry and parking fees for one vehicle of up to four people for an entire year. With many parks resuming operations and reinstating entrance fees (usually around $25 per park), the pass is a convenient investment well worth the cost. Learn more at www.nps.gov. As you make your plans, remember that states and jurisdictions are following different health guidelines and are at different stages of reopening, so prepare with a little research. Most importantly, have fun and enjoy the gorgeous scenery along the way.
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DVBIC study focuses on concussion-related headaches By Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center
Headaches are the most common form of pain, according to the National Institutes of Health’s National Library of Medicine. Service members with concussion-related headaches often experience more frequent and severe pain compared to those with headaches unrelated to this condition, according to recently published data from the Warrior Strong Study. This multi-year research project was conducted by the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center, a division of the Defense Health Agency Research and Development Directorate. Headaches remain the most frequently reported symptom among service members who have sustained concussions, also known as mild traumatic brain injuries. Seventy-four percent of participants in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom had post-traumatic headaches within 30 days of sustaining a concussion, as
reported by DVBIC. Between 2009 and 2015, DVBIC researchers surveyed more than 1,500 soldiers, and then followed up with them after three months, then again after six months, and finally, a year later. “We wanted to find out how active-duty soldiers were doing after coming back from the war zone with concussion,” said Karen Schwab, DVBIC researcher and the study’s principal investigator. Ultimately, the findings may inform DVBIC’s future clinical recommendations and guidelines in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of concussions in the U.S. armed forces. In total, researchers interviewed 1,567 soldiers from combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq during post deployment health assessments at Fort Carson, Colorado and Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Participants answered 31 headache-related questions to help researchers identify post-traumatic headaches. The soldiers were asked about
how frequent and how painful their headaches were, compared to before they deployed, and if their headaches changed after an injury, illness, or some other event during deployment. Of the 1,094 soldiers who reported headaches, 557 had also experienced concussions. For soldiers whose headaches were related to their concussion, symptoms were more severe and more often led to medical consultation, compared to the group whose headaches were unrelated to TBI. Post-traumatic headaches often resemble migraines, a painful sensation in the head often associated with nausea and sensitivity to light, among other symptoms. Notably, the gender composition of the Warrior Strong study differed markedly from studies of migraine headaches in civilian populations. Overall, 91% of the Warrior Strong participants and 94% of those with concussions were male. By contrast, civilian clinical studies on migraines are per-
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Announcements OFFICER NOMINATION FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES AERIE #3204 WILL NOMINATE THE AERIE CHAIR OF VICE PRESIDENT ON OCTOBER 15 (7 PM) ,2020 AT OUT AERIE BUSINESS MEETING. AN ELECTION IF NEEDED WILL BE ON NOVEMBER 5 (7 PM), 2020 AT OUR AERIE BUSINESS MEETING.. FOE #3204
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ESTATE TAG SALE Estate of Jacqelin Duncan 3636 Wedgefield Ave., Norfolk Fri., Sept. 25, 10 AM-3 PM Sat., Sept. 26, 10 AM-1 PM Complete house packed with antique & quality furniture, quality furnishings, TV’s, glassware, bric-abrac, paintings, China, linens, ladies’ clothing, etc., etc. Everything must be sold. Kenny 718-2464. PORTSMOUTH 5205 Peake Lane Fri 9/25 through Sun 9/27 9a-3pm Great furniture, antiques, collectibles, home decor, packed man cave & shed! Go to ThisNThatCompany.com for details & pictures!
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Misc. Merchandise For Sale #01A BLACK SIFTED TOPSOIL 6 yds $220, Mulch $28/yd; Compost $28/yd. Rock, playground mulch, firewood, lawn care. D Miller’s 536-3052
RYOBI 10 INCH PORTABLE TABLE SAW with fold out legs, on wheels. $200. 757-763-0833
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GOLDEN RETRIEVERS Accepting deposits on AKC Golden Retrievers, ready October 10th. $925. Text 252-548-8327
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Bldg & Const-Skilled Estate Sales Trades CONSTRUCTION POSITIONS Seaward Marine Corporation is looking for qualified individuals for the below construction positions: -Crane Operators with current NCCCO cert and DOT medical card w/ min of 3 years exp with Lattice Boom and Hydraulic -Pile driver’s w/ min of 3 years exp -Certified Welders w/ min of 3 years variable welding exp Please send resumes to: info@seawardmarinecorp.com Drug D/V
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VIRGINIA BEACH Newly renov rooms, low wkly & daily rates. Wkly starting at $310&up. Econolodge Inn & Suites. 5819 N Hampton Blvd. 757-460-1000 PORTSMOUTH Under new management! Offering low wkly/daily rates.Newly renov $270&up. Near navel hospital. River Walk Inn & Suites 333 Effingham St. 757-295-0151 PORTSMOUTH Offering low wkly & daily rates from $280 &up. Newly renov! Economy Lodge Portsmouth 1015 Broad St, VA 23707 (757) 399-6341 NEWPORT NEWS Oyster Point Inn & Suites offering low wkly rates - $249&up! Newly renov, indoor pool & fitness center. (757) 951 -1177. 21 Old Oyster Point Rd. PORTSMOUTH - CHESAPEAKE Motel 6. Furn rms near naval shipyard. Low wkly rates $310&up. Kitchenettes avail. 757-399-4414. Pet Friendly. 1031 London Blvd, Portsmouth VA 23704 NORFOLK Room for Rent. Upstairs. $450/month $200 deposit. No Utils. Boat. Garden & Refs. Call Ken 757-588-5179
757.622.1455 | placeanad.pilotonline.com Electricians ANY ELECTRICAL 498-2653 10% OFF ABSOLUTELY ANY JOB. Free Estimates $100 OFF ANY BREAKER BOX. COLE ELECTRIC - 498-2653 THOR ELECTRIC 757-545-0400 Licensed&Insured, Service Calls, Upgrades Free estimates, 10% discount 757-545-0400
Concrete/Asphalt Estate Sales S & H ENTERPRISE 20 YRS. Concrete Exp. All types of concrete work driveways, stamped & exposed. We accept credit cards. 757-652-4050. www.shabazznva.com
Hauling (A) FAMILY TRASH MAN-HOUSEHOLD, Demo inside & out, construction sites, dumpster drop off, backhoe work. We haul it all! 20 yrs. exp., lic & ins. 485-1414
B & J MOVING Reasonable Rates, Licensed & Insured. bandjmoving.com 757-576-1290
Handyman Services ★GENERAL REPAIRS★ AFFORDABLE SAME DAY REPAIR All Handyman, Int & Ext: Flooring, Bathrooms, Small Jobs, Remodel, Rot Repair. 30 Yrs. Exp. BBB A+ Rating. Fall prices! 430-2612.
Home Improvements ADDITIONS, SUNROOMS, ROOFS, Decks, more. Member BBB. 274-4533. 986-3777. www.builderscorporation.com
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AIR DUCT CLEANING UNIVERSAL DUCT CLEANING FREE INSPECTIONS MEMBER BBB. 757-502-0200 ALL HOME IMPROVEMENTS Custom Home Repairs & Renovations. Patrick Ellis Ent. Inc. Lic. & Ins. BBB A+ 757-635-6609 BEST PRICE EXTERIORS 757-639-4692 Siding, Windows, Trim, Roofing. FREE ESTIMATES! Lic. & Ins’d. Lowest Prices & Top Quality Work. No Repairs. BBB A+ Rating FRANK’S SIDING & REPAIRS Repairing Siding & Trim. Small & large jobs. Lic/Ins. Low Prices. BBB A+ RATING 757-227-8964
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PEST CONTROL Universal Pest & Termite. FREE INSPECTIONS. 757-502-0200. (Mention This Ad and Get $25 Off)
Lawn and Tree Service GODWIN TREE SERVICE 25yrs. Trimming, topping, total removal. Free es. Senior disc. Lic’d & Ins’d 757-237-1285 or 757816-3759 BBB Member YARD CLEAN UP - GRASS CUTTING Weed eating, Blowing, Bushes & Mulch, Reasonable prices. Call 757-477-2158
Roofing CALVIN’S ROOFING REPAIR LLC Specializes in roofing repair, also guttering, Free estimates, roofing of all types, reasonable prices, Shingles, metal, slate, rubber. Over 30 yrs -business, BBB 757-377-2933 ROOF REPAIR Shingles, tar, rubber, slate, metal, asbestos removal. 757-718-1072 ROOFING SALE 30 Yr. Architect Shingles $1.99 sq ft. Labor & Material included, repair, siding. Class A Lic’d & Ins’d. (757) 345-9983.
Power Washing
Miscellaneous Services
SOUTH SIDE PRESSURE WASHING Pressure wash exterior surfaces. For a free estimate, call 757-337-9991.
ARMSTRONG JANITORIAL Commercials. Licensed & Insured. lorenzowarmstrongsr40@gmail.com 757-961-4806
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CADILLAC 2019 XTS
FORD 2003 MUSTANG
GMC 2020 TERRAIN
MERCEDES-BENZ 1982 300SD
VIRGINIA BEACH Room for rent, private entrance. $600/ mo Call: 757-420-2232 NORFOLK NSU Area Room For Rent All Utils $150 wk + deposit. Call: 757-284-6249
Cobra 2 dr hardtop red fire metallic paint 13,500 original miles one owner, garage kept $18,000 firm craig_srs@ hotmail.com 7326643302
MERCEDES-BENZ 1985 300CD Diesel. Excellent condition with all records. $8,000. 757-228-3246
FORD 2015 FIESTA
MITSUBISHI 2019 MIRAGE Leather, Must See! $25,950. VA Dlr Proc. fee $395. 757-717-1715/ 757-963-2299
Luxury beautiful car, still under warranty. Save thousands! $27,950. VA Dlr Proc. fee $395. 757-7171715/757-963-2299 Auto, new inspection, great gas mileage. $8,450. VA Dlr Proc. fee $395. 757-717-1715/757-963-2299
XLT, 5.0 V8, crew cab, good miles. Must See! $29,450. VA Dlr Proc. fee $395. 757-717-1715/757-963-2299
Motorcycles and ATVs
FORD 2019 RANGER
Autos for Sale
SRT6 Hatchback 92000 miles 330hp supercharged V6 auto-stick, good condition color: sky blue, recent state inspection(8/21) 7576465867 10,500
CADILLAC 2019 CTS
DODGE 2013 CARAVAN
Exc Cond. 40,036 mi, SXT w. Full Handicap Convert 3.6L Eng, Flex Fuel, VMI North Star Conversion Kit. $24000. Call: 757-962-7073
LEXUS 2015 GS 350
New inspection, all serviced. gar. kept. Fully loaded, runs & drives great. $20,500. Call for details, 757675-0288. Va. Dlr.
MAZDA 2014 CX-9
SE, AWD, leather, sun roof, 3k miles, loaded, nice. $26,450. VA Dlr Proc. fee $395. 757-717-1715/ 757-963-2299
Classic, Antique Cars
CHEVROLET 1984 CORVETTE
350 Engine w. 4spd. Runs Great. $5500. Call 757-620-8107
CHEVROLET 1984 EL CAMINO XLT Sport, supercab, good miles, Save thousands! $27,450. VA Dlr Proc. fee $395. 757-717-1715/ 757-963-2299
Luxury beautiful car, still under warranty. Save thousands! $26,950. VA Dlr Proc. fee $395. 757-7171715/757-963-2299
4 door, auto, AC, cruise, power windows & locks, back up camera, Honda warranty, excellent condition! 27K miles. $14,900 Call: 757-351-5611
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350, AT. $11,500 OBO. 757-363-9899
DODGE 1953 D100
Pickup $3500, Call 757-787-1336 Auto, alloid, leather, good miles. $13,950. VA Dlr Proc. fee $395. 757-717-1715/757-963-2299
MERCURY 2004 GRAND MARQUIS
Original owner, low miles. $4800. 757-374-2718
AUTOS ACCEPTED-ANY YEAR Make or Model. TOP DOLLAR, FAST, Free Towing. 757-737-2465, 701-3361
Boats & Watercraft BOAT FOR SALE 2020 Tracker Pro 170 9.9 engine with trailer new condition $11,000. Call 757-479-2089
HONDA 2017 CIVIC
CHRYSLER 2005 CROSSFIRE
CONSIGNMENTS WANTED! Let us clean, sell, & finance your RV. Snyders RV 499-8000.
2012 CAN AM SPYDER Limited Edition. Like new! 8,900 miles. $10,000 OBO Call: 757-323-6990
VOLKSWAGEN 2020 TIGUAN EX, auto, AC, sunroof, alloid. $15,950. VA Dlr Proc. fee $395. 757-717-1715/757-963-2299
LT, auto, sun roof, good miles, won’t last. Save thousands!. $19,950. VA Dlr Proc. fee $395. 757-717-1715/757-963-2299
NISSAN 2006 TITAN
V8, 4X4, Loaded, Runs Great, new inspection, $6995 OBO. 757-818-7599
ABSOLUTELY ABLY ACQUIRING AUTOS All Makes & Models, Best Price Paid!! FREE TOWING. 757-749-8035 ES, auto transmission, 5k miles. $10,950. VA Dlr Proc. fee $395. 757-717-1715/757-963-2299
FORD 2019 F-150
DODGE 2007
2500 Mega Cab, diesel, Laramie package, 5th wheel set up, new inspection. Looks & runs great. $18,500. Call for details, 757-6750288. Va. Dlr.
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HONDA 2016 CR-V
CHEVROLET 2020 MALIBU
Travel/Camping Trailers
Diesel. Excellent condition with all records. $6,000. 757-228-3246
Trucks and SUVs
FORD 1973 RANCHERO
USED TRAILER SALE!!! OVER 100 Avail. For Boats 12’-38’ BUDGET BOATS: (757) 543 -7595
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97k original miles, motor/transmission 17k miles, 302 V8, leather interior, AC, bought in good shape. Asking $6000. Call: 757-880-8890 Early home delivery. 757-446-9000 or PilotOnline.com
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