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The multitiered display case that Lt. Carmelo Ayala had in his ofﬁce holds more than 1,300 of the coins in his military coin collection. He has accumulated at least 1,800 coins in his career.

Naval Station Norfolk holds eating disorder awareness seminar By MC3 Molly Greendeer Naval Station Norfolk Public Affairs

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out to sea, its performance while in theater and the ship’s safety record. “It has taken a team effort to win the 2012 Battle ‘E,’ as well as the departmental ‘Es,’ said Capt. Marcus Hitchcock, Ike’s Commanding Ofﬁcer, as he announced the results to the crew. “We can take great pride in this accomplishment as it represents that Ike is the best of the best on this waterfront.”

Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk hosted an eating disorder awareness seminar at the base auditorium, Feb. 7. February is National Eating Disorder Awareness Month and NAVSTA Norfolk leaders took the opportunity to focus on the subject, bringing awareness to Sailors and discussing resources for treatment. With the growing concern, NAVSTA Norfolk Command Master Chief David Carter said there is no better time to train our Sailors and leadership on the dangers of eating disorders. “It is important for all levels of leadership to know about eating disorders and be able to recognize some of the symptoms,” he said. “Only through proper training can we get our shipmates the help they need to deal with the disorder and get them on track to a healthy life and Navy career.” There are many factors that play a role in the development of an eating disorder, but according guest speaker Dr. Kim Dennis, a board-certiﬁed psychiatrist who specializes in eating disorder treatment at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center in Lamont, Ill., genetic disposition, early life events and a family history of eating disorders, increase the overall risk of developing an eating disorder. Dennis said that many of the same personality traits, such as perfectionism and the rigid thinking that many patients with disorders possess, are also often found in people serving in the military. “Those traits are what make you good at your job,” said Dennis. Dennis said that joining the military does not necessarily mean someone will develop an eating disorder, but it is a life-altering event. Meaning, for those who already pose a risk of developing an eating disorder, partaking in the intense physically and mentally demanding profession can act as the trigger for the onset of an eating disorder. Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class David Pendly, who attended the seminar, said he is all too aware of the pressure of meeting the physical ﬁtness standards that is put on his Sailors and himself. “The pressure is on for those of us who have struggled with weight problems our whole lives,” he said. “We have to do what we have to do to meet the Navy’s standards or we’re out (of

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Navy Lieutenant boasts more than 1,800 coins in military coin collection By Rebecca A. Perron NMCP Public Affairs

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For many service members, transferring from a command means packing up a box or two with family photos and some knick-knacks that once sat on a desk, but for Lt. Carmelo Ayala, who transferred from Branch Health Clinic (BHC) Oceana on Feb. 13, it meant packing up more than 1,800 military coins. Ayala, the former head of the Primary Care Clinic at the branch health clinic, began collecting military coins more than 25 years ago, accumulating them over the years and keeping them on display in his ofﬁce. His main display rack holds at least 1,300 coins, his secondary about 300. Several smaller racks he kept on his desk hold between 20 and 50. Although he hasn’t counted them in a while, he estimates there are at least

■ that’s a lot of coins Lt. Carmelo Ayala’s main display rack holds at least 1,300 coins, his secondary about 300. Several smaller racks he kept on his desk hold between 20 and 50.

1,800 in the collection – a number that grows by the day. “I really appreciate it when someone gives me a coin,” he said. “It means a lot to me, so I try to do something nice to them in return. Sometimes I have helped them with something already, like putting in an ofﬁcer package, and this is their way of thanking me.” For Ayala, the coins are more than a piece of metal. “It’s a memory,” he said as he stood on a stool, stretching up to scan through some of the coins displayed on the overhead compartment of his

desk. “Memories. I have to go back and think about it, but I can tell the story of how I got each one.” He definitely remembers the first one, his only wooden coin in the collection. Ayala had joined the Navy in 1985 as a deck seaman, later becoming a hospital corpsman and joining the Nurse Corps. He received that first coin in 1987 while stationed on USS Cimarron (AO 177), a now-decommissioned oiler. “It was a basic coin for Sailor of the Month,” he said. “I was supposed to turn it in to get special liberty. I didn’t need special liberty, so kept the coin. My second was in 1988 for Shellback initiation. I had collected coins as a child, but I realized this was another level because of the intricate level of detail. I always liked coins, but the cool part is these are all different.” There’s a range of sizes within the collection, from as small as a quarter

up to just ﬁtting in the palm of the hand. There seem to be no limits to the designs. Some are holographic, contain photographs or have intricate custom cuts. The cuts include a scorpion, spider, syringe, domino, paw print, ship’s wheel, throwing star and deck of cards. Many have a spinner in which the middle part is cut to spin within the frame of the coin. Some are hand-painted and made with different colors and brush techniques. Ayala looks for any opportunity to add to his collection, and with the word out about the collection, many are always looking for coins to give him, from family and friends to coworkers and patients. “I think they believe I work for food and coins,” he joked. He estimates about 70 percent of the coins were presented to him by the person the coin was made for, or

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INSTALLATIONS TO CONDUCT CITADEL SHIELD IN CONUS Press Release Commander, Navy Installations Command Public Affairs

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Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) and Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) will conduct an annual Force Protection and Anti-Terrorism (FP/AT) exercise Citadel Shield (CS) 2013 onboard naval bases and installations throughout the continental United States, Feb. 19 - March 1. This annual exercise is designed to enhance the training and readiness of Navy security forces to respond to threats to installations and units. The CS 2013 exercise will test different areas of the Navy’s anti-terrorism program and naval security force personnel’s ability to respond to real-world threats. There will be an increase in patrols on and around Navy installations as a result of this planned exercise. Exercise CS 2013 is not in response to any speciﬁc threat, but is a regularly scheduled exercise. Measures have been taken to minimize disruptions to normal base and station operations, but there may be times when the exercise causes increased trafﬁc around bases or delays in base access.

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IKE RECEIVES BATTLE ‘E’ By SN Brian Wilbur USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Public Affairs

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USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) “Ike” was named the top aircraft carrier in the Atlantic Fleet in the 2012 Commander, Naval Air Force Aircraft Carrier Battle Efﬁciency and Departmental Awards program, Feb. 11. The Battle “E” is awarded annually to ships that display the maximum condition of readiness in their group and

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for their capability to perform their wartime responsibilities. The Sailors of Ike won the Battle “E” after a 6-month deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR). The awards come in recognition of Ike’s superior operational performance and accomplishments in 2012. The Battle “E” Award consists of an in-depth overview of the ship’s battle readiness, taking into account a wide variety of factors from the number of days the ship was

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta approved a new medal designed to recognize service members directly affecting combat operations who may not even be on the same continent as the action.The Distinguished Warfare Medal recognizes the changing face of warfare.

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When Information Systems Technician 1st Class Amy Lockhart heard about an organization that would give her the opportunity to honor World War II (WWII) veterans and take a sneak peek into history ďŹ rsthand, she could not resist joining. Lockhart, who is currently stationed at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Hampton Roads, became interested in the Honor Flight organization back in 2011 and hasnâ€™t looked back since. Since then, Lockhart spends one Saturday during the months of April and October volunteering as a guardian with the Honor Flight Historic Triangle Virginia (HFHTVA). â€œThis is just one small way I can say thank you to WWII veterans,â€? she said. HFHTVA is a Williamsburg-based non-proďŹ t organization established in October 2008 with one goal â€“ to take every WWII and terminally ill veteran in the Hampton Roads and Richmond areas that is able and has not visited the WWII Memorial built in their honor, on a charter bus day trip to Washington, D.C. â€œMy motto is â€˜If you havenâ€™t seen the National WWII Memorial with us, then you havenâ€™t seen it,â€™â€? said Lockhart, who serves as the HFHTVA Social Media Coordinator. â€œIt is a different experience when there are other veterans of WWII together. There is a bit of magic that happens that day.â€? The day begins when the veterans and guardians depart by bus from three different locations â€“ Williamsburg, Virginia Beach and Mechanicsville, Va. The ďŹ rst two buses meet in Williamsburg after

ginia Beach, then meet up in Northern Virginia and head to Washington, D.C. Each veteran has a guardian assigned to accompany him or her and is responsible for their safety, care and well-being throughout the day. Stops are scheduled at Arlington National Cemetery, the Marine Corps (Iwo Jima) Memorial, the National World War II Memorial and the Marine Corps Museum. Lockhart said that usually the night before the trip, she has trouble sleeping due to being excited about that impending day. â€œThese service members saved the world and secured freedom for all of us â€“ who wouldnâ€™t be excited to meet someone who did all that?â€? she said. â€œMost of them joined when they were just teenagers and were put right into a World War. I think we all have something to learn from them.â€? Retired Naval Reserve veteran April Maletz, HFHTVA Assistant Director, said she truly enjoys the time she spends with the veterans. â€œHearing the ďŹ rsthand accounts from the vets enables a whole new chapter of history to be opened,â€? she said. Maletz has been with the Honor Flight for three years and said that she canâ€™t get enough of the organization. â€œThis is our way of saying thank you to the veterans for all the sacriďŹ ces that they made while serving,â€? she said. â€œTime is of the essence for us to get these veterans there to see the memorial that was built just for them.â€? There is no charge to the veterans as they paid for it through their dedicated service to the nation more than 65 years ago. There are no paid employees in HFHTVA and it is staffed strictly with

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Change of command ceremony held at JEBLCFS Press Release JEBLCFS Public Affairs

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Capt. Frank Hughlett relieved Capt. Charles L. Stuppard as Commander, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek - Fort Story during a change of command ceremony, Feb. 15, at the base chapel. Guest speaker for the ceremony was Rear Adm. Tim Alexander, Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic. Hughlett becomes only the third commander of the joint base. “It is truly an honor to assume command of what I consider the best installation in the Navy,” said Hughlett. “I’ve been a commanding ofﬁcer of two resident commands on-base. I know there is a great staff here and I look forward to continuing our support to our resident commands on-base.” A native of Sterling, Va., Hughlett is a graduate of Virginia Tech, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. He was commissioned in November of 1986 through Ofﬁcer Candidate School in Newport, R.I. In 2009, he earned a Master’s degree in Joint Campaign Planning and Strategy from the National Defense University, Joint Advanced Warfighting School. He completed Major Shore Command at Maritime Civil Affairs and Security Training (MCAST) command in August of 2012. He subse-

quently served as Chief of Staff for Navy Expeditionary Combat Command Pacific prior to reporting to JEBLCFS. Prior to assuming command of MCAST, Hughlett served as the Chief of Plans and Policy, Stability Division, Headquarters, International Security Assistance Force, Kabul, Afghanistan. Other operational tours, include commanding officer, Provincial Reconstruction Team and Forward Operating Base Farah, Afghanistan, and commanding officer, Beach Master Unit Two, based at JEBLCFS. Stuppard assumed his duties in March of 2010, becoming the second commander of the Joint Expeditionary Base. His next assignment will be with the Naval Forces Division, United States Military Training Mission, Royal Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During his tenure at JEBLCFS, he accomplished much. One significant issue resolved was with the Norfolk International Airport regarding glide path restrictions, which impeded harbor operations, including crane and pierside ship operations. With due diligence in working with the FAA and the airport, the airspace issue has been successfully resolved with favorable results to the base and no significant impact to the airport. A major accomplishment was obtaining a congressionally approved $20 million emergency funded project to upgrade power at JEBLCFS.

Photos by Spencer R. Layne Above: Capt. Charles L. Stuppard passes the Organizational Colors to Rear Adm. Tim Alexander, Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic during a change of command ceremony, Feb. 15. Stuppard was relieved by Capt. Frank Hughlett.

Left: Rear Adm. Tim Alexander, Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic delivers remarks during a change of command onboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek - Fort Story, Feb. 15.

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USS Arlington launches division in the spotlight By MC1 Eric Brown USS Arlington Public Affairs

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The crew of USS Arlington (LPD 24), which is under construction at HuntingtonIngall’s Industries’ shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss., started their command self-assessment program “Division in the Spotlight” (DITS), Feb. 4 - 8. DITS is employed on Navy ships across the fleet to measure and uphold material, administrative, training, medical, dental, supply, retention and personnel readiness – all essential to keeping units combat-capable. “DITS allows us to divide the ship into manageable chunks and able to focus on a smaller scale rather than trying to assess the whole ship all at once, that way we can provide each division all the attention they deserve,” said Arlington’s Executive Officer Lt. Cmdr. Eric Lull. According to the Arlington instruction governing the command’s program, DITS is a comprehensive and rigorous self-assessment tool intended to “challenge the managerial abilities of even the most competent and seasoned Division Officer/Division Chief.” Led by Lt. J.G. Martin Dineen, Arlington’s Navigation Division was the first of the ship’s 20 divisions selected for DITS. “Our commanding officer performed a 3M [Maintenance and Material Management] inspection, and a zone inspection of all of our spaces, which includes the bridge, signal bridge and adjacent weather deck spaces,” the division officer said. “Additionally, other leaders and experts on the ship who are in

MC3 Heather M. Paape Left to right: Electronics Technician 1st Class (EXW/SW) William Hicks, Builder 1st Class (SCW/ EXW) Alfred Fehling, Logistics Specialist 1st Class (SCW) Latoya Rogers, Utilitiesman 1st Class (SCW) Richard Bloomberg and Explosive Ordnance Disposal 1st Class (EWS/SW) Jacob Shearman pose for a photo after being announced as Navy Expeditionary Combat Command Shore, Sea and Reserve Sailors of the Year (SOY) during a luncheon in Virginia Beach, Feb. 13.

MC1 Eric Brown Quartermaster Seaman Apprentice Rashaun Plowden renders a salute to Commanding Ofﬁcer Cmdr. Darren Nelson during a Division in the Spotlight uniform inspection aboard USS Arlington, Feb. 7.

charge of pertinent programs are reviewing the Navigation Division and its activities, to ensure we are in compliance with all Navy rules and regulations.” These inspections included: electrical safety checks of the parts of the ship assigned to the division, verification of Sailors’ security clearances, scans of divisional computers and profiles to ensure information assurance compliance, reviews of Sailors’ pay and allowances, watch qualifications and much more. Arlington Commanding Officer Cmdr. Daren Nelson also conducted a personnel inspection of the Navigation Division’s 11 Sailors, who wore their dress blues for the occasion. “This gives our Sailors the opportunity to get some facetime with the captain without the rest of their chain of command present, so they can speak directly to him about what is on their minds,” Dineen explained. DITS is an integral part of maintaining mission readiness, because it provides an opportunity “for a different set of eyes to view each divi-

sion’s equipment, personnel, administration and procedures on a recurring basis,” said Nelson. “When you look at something every day, sometimes you don’t notice things changing that easily. By taking the time and effort to look at each aspect of each division aboard Arlington in fine detail, we are ensuring everything is operating properly.” The ship is named for Arlington County, Va., home of the Pentagon, in honor of the 184 victims and heroes who lost their lives during the terrorist attack there on 9/11. Arlington is the eighth in Navy’s San Antonio-class of ships, designed to be the most survivable amphibious vessels ever put to sea. The third in the U.S. fleet to bear the name, Arlington will be commissioned on April 6, 2013 and homeported in Norfolk. The ship combines 21st century amphibious shipbuilding and warfighting technologies to support current and future Marine Corps aircraft and landing craft, and will be capable of taking nearly 1,200 Sailors and Marines into harm’s way.

NECC announces 2012 Sailors of the Year By MC3 Heather Paape Navy Expeditionary Combat Command

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Navy Expeditionary Combat Command announced its 2012 Sea Paciﬁc and Atlantic, Shore PAC and LANT, and reserve Sailors of the Year during a luncheon at the Westin Town Center in Virginia Beach, Feb. 13. Master Chief Jeffrey Covington, NECC force master chief, announced Builder 1st Class Alfred Fehling, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 1, as Sea PAC SOY; Electronics Technician 1st Class William Hicks, assigned to Coastal Riverine Group 2, as Sea LANT SOY; Explosive Ordnance Disposal 1st Class Jacob Shearman, assigned to EODGRU 1, as Shore PAC SOY; Logistics Specialist 1st Class (SCW) Latoya Rogers, assigned to First Naval Construction Division (1NCD), as Shore LANT SOY; and Utilitiesman 1st Class (SCW) Richard Bloomberg, assigned to 1NCD, as Reserve SOY. “It’s a very humbling experience to be here,” said Fehling. “To have won and go on to represent your command at the highest level this program has, really makes you think about where you came from and all the people who helped you get here. There is no way I could have ever gotten here if it wasn’t for the people who worked with me.” Earlier in the week, each of the 10 candidates attended an interview board before eight master chief petty ofﬁcers, where they were asked scenario-based leadership ques-

tions and judged on their professionalism, military bearing, evaluations and SOY package. “I was nervous through the whole process of my board,” said Rogers. “It wasn’t because I was in front of a bunch of master chiefs, but because I was giving them my whole heart and trying to convey to them everything in me and where I was coming from.” Shearman, Rogers, Fehling and Hicks are now in the competition for Sea and Shore United States Fleet Forces (USFF) Direct Reporting Activities (DRA) SOY where they will continue to compete at the Chief of Naval Operations competition. Bloomberg will move on to the Commander, Navy Reserve Force (CNRF) competition. Winners of USFF DRA and CNRF SOY will be meritoriously advanced to the rank of chief petty ofﬁcer. “I am very proud of each Sailor and their accomplishments,” said Rear Adm. Michael P. Tillotson, Commander of NECC. “They all have demonstrated the greatest level of initiative, innovation and devotion to not only themselves, but also to their shipmates, units and Navy. I am conﬁdent each one of them will advance to chief, senior chief and even master chief.” These Sailors represent NECC’s enduring force providing capability across the full ranges of military operations in the maritime strategy to include forward presence, humanitarian assistance and disaster response, seas control, power projection and deterrence, now and in the future.

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ECRC Receives Meritorious Unit Commendation and Golden Anchor award Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Aaron Bond gives a tour to members of the Norfolk Admirals hockey team aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).

By MCC (AW) Gino N. Carr Expeditionary Combat Readiness Center Public Affairs

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Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation to Expeditionary Combat Readiness Center (ECRC) for meritorious service from Jan. 1, 2007 to Dec. 31, 2011. Rear Adm. Michael P. Tillotson, Commander, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) presented the award to Capt. Eric Jabs, Commander, ECRC, during a ceremony held at ECRC headquarters onboard Joint Expeditionary Base-Little Creek, Feb. 8. The MUC citation reads (in part): â€œThe personnel of Expeditionary Combat Readiness Center demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the personal welfare of over 55,000 Navy Individual Augmentees (IAs) who supported 797 missions in Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn. Responding to the needs of both Sailors and stakeholders, a comprehensive IA support program that improved every aspect of the IA experience from initial reporting procedures and in-country arrival to the administration of post-deployment health assessments and return to parent command.â€? During the presentation, ECRC also received the Retention Excellence Award for Fiscal Year 2012. More commonly known as the Golden Anchor Award, this honor is earned by commands that meet or exceed predetermined Navy-wide retention criteria. â€œECRCâ€™s receipt of the Retention Excellence Award is a reďŹ‚ection of the dedication and hard work from the top down that is given to each individual Sailor,â€? said Chief Navy Counselor (AW/SW) Henrietta Johnson, command career counselor. The citation was awarded to ECRC for scoring 95 points on its annual Career Information Program review, maintaining Zone A attrition of zero percent, and achieving Professional Apprenticeship Career Track qualiďŹ cation and Perform-To-Serve submission rates of 100 percent. â€œWith a proactive Career Development Team, ECRC Warriors continue to take care of the Sailor while meeting difďŹ cult challenges and opposing circumstances! Simply put, ECRC is engaged,â€? said Johnson. ECRC is part of NECC, a global-force provider of adaptive force packages of expeditionary capabilities to joint warďŹ ghting commanders. NECC serves as a single manning functional command to centrally manage the current and future readiness, resources, manning, training and equipping of the Navyâ€™s expeditionary force.

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Norfolk Admirals hockey team visits USS George H.W. Bush By MCSN Margaret Keith USS George H.W. Bush Public Affairs

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Members of the Norfolk Admirals hockey team visited the Navyâ€™s newest aircraft carrier, USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), Feb. 13. The Admirals, the 2012 Calder Cup Champions, are American Hockey League (AHL) afďŹ liates of the National Hockey Leagueâ€™s Anaheim Mighty Ducks. The team was welcomed by the shipâ€™s Executive OfďŹ cer, Capt. Richard C. McCormack, to whom they presented a signed hockey stick. The team then participated in a tour of the ship, including the ďŹ‚ight deck, ďŹ‚ight deck control and the bridge. â€œComing from Canada, I havenâ€™t had the opportunity

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took a break to meet with the crew, autograph pictures and sign a few jerseys. They also took this opportunity to thank the crew for all that they do. â€œI think the best part was just how they showed so

much enthusiasm about everything,â€? said Operations Specialist 2nd Class Kayla Mariotti. â€œThey kept asking questions and were actually curious about everything all the Sailors do aboard.â€? As the tour concluded, Norfolk Admirals center Chris Wagner, a Massachusetts native, realized the hockey team has some of the same goals as the ship. â€œAlthough we are only a team of 25, and a ship is a team of thousands of Sailors, we both have a goal in mind and thatâ€™s being the best,â€? said Wagner. USS George H.W. Bush is currently completing training qualiďŹ cations in port. For more news from USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), visit www.navy.mil/ local/cvn77/.

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Wounded Warrior Patriots’ Inn at NMCP celebrates 3rd Anniversary By MC3 (SW) Anna Arndt NMCP Public Affairs

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The Wounded Warrior Patriots’ Inn and administrative complex at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth commemorated its 3rd Anniversary, Feb. 13. Since the $5.2 million facility opened on Feb. 12, 2010, more than 312 service members have passed through its doors, with 10 residents currently calling it home. The inn is a place where Wounded Warriors of any branch of service live temporarily and receive care, comfort and support while they continue their recovery as an outpatient. The administrative complex concentrates all administrative services a wounded service member may need in one area. “About five years ago, the command realized there was a need to improve the services we provide for our Marines and Sailors,” said Cmdr. Sean Sullivan, department head of fleet liaison. “In particular, the myriad of administrative services necessary to support service members who are wounded, ill and injured, which were spread out across the medical center.” A plan was developed to concentrate all necessary services in one area, with reconstruction of the entire floor completed in 18 months. “This project was completed in February 2010, bringing together the Department of Veterans Affairs, Medical Board staff, disability counselors, Navy Safe Harbor, the Wounded Warrior BattalionEast Portsmouth detachment and finally the Fleet Liaison office,” said Sullivan. “No longer did the service members have to go floor to floor, building to building to obtain the services that they required.” The administrative offices include fleet liaison offices, disability counselors, Veterans Affairs representatives, Naval Legal Service Office representatives, medical board personnel and exam rooms. “The ‘crown jewel’ of that project was the construction of the Patriots’ Inn,” said Sullivan. “This transitionalresidential space was an important addition to the comprehensive care we provide to the wounded Marines and Sailors. This space is intended for the Marine or Sailor who no longer requires inpatient care, but has a physical limitation that prevents them from living in the barracks or independently out in town.” The inn consists of 13 spacious Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant rooms that are outfitted more like an upscale hotel room than a military barracks. Each room has adequate space to maneuver, safety hand holds, comfortable beds, flat panel TV, Wi-Fi and a desktop computer, to improve the quality of life for Marines and Sailors as they recover from their injuries. Before the Patriots’ Inn opened, outpatients stayed across the river at the Navy Gateway Inn at Naval Station Norfolk and had to be transported to and from NMCP for their appointments. Some also stayed in the barracks at NMCP, which are not designed for use by people with disabilities. “I think the Patriots’ Inn has far exceeded our expectations for improving the quality of care for Sailors and Marines as they recover,” Sullivan added. Though the inn is an outpatient facility, it is located in the hospital to ease a Wounded Warrior’s transition following their stay in the hospital. The proximity of the inn gives residents closer access to medical appointments, exchange facilities and the galley. Another benefit of the unit is the camaraderie that comes from living

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SAILORS TRAIN TO REPEL AN ATTACKER WHEN SPRAYED WITH OC DAY SPRAY Wasp Sailors participate in SRF-B training By MC3 Markus Castañeda USS Wasp (LHD 1) Public Affairs

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Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), participated in Armed Sentry and Security Reaction Force Basic (SRF-B) Training, Jan. 28 through Feb. 1. The two-week long Armed Sentry and SRF-B course starts immediately after Sailors have gone through command indoctrination (INDOC). Sailors train in non-lethal tactics and take-down procedures during the class, providing them with options other than the 9mm handgun. “The class has a lot of very useful and important information that we are trying to teach Sailors in a short amount of time,” said Master-at-Arms 1st Class Arthur McGahee, Wasp’s anti-terrorism training supervisor. “That’s because our ship’s safety and the safety of everybody aboard depends on it.” The goal of the command is to get every Sailor through INDOC and into the Armed Sentry and SRF-B course within their ﬁrst few of months aboard, which will result in a fully qualiﬁed Sailor and an able body to stand the watch. “This class is essential to the ship for the same exact reason that every Sailor is

■ training The Armed Sentry and SRF-B class is a twoweek course teaching Sailors about rules and regulations as a watchstander, and provides Sailors with proper ﬁrearms training, weapon familiarization, ﬁrearm safety, tactical maneuvers and proper use of deadly force.

a firefighter, we are also our own security force,” said Chief Religious Programs Specialist Cayce Mautino, a SRF-B instructor. “It makes us a harder target, therefore makes for a safer ship.” The course consists of one week in Armed Sentry training, where Sailors learn basic watchstanding rules and regulations, firearm safety and familiarization, and the use of deadly force. The second week is dedicated to SRF-B training where participants learn mechanical advantage combat hold (MACH) take-downs and tactical maneuvers. “My goal is to create sustainment training,” said McGahee. “[To] get Sailors

Above: Chief Religious Programs Specialist Cayce Mautino, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), sprays Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Jessica Barnes with a can of oleoresin capsicum as part of the Armed Sentry and Security Reaction ForceBasic (SRF-B) class. Left: Wasp Chief Religious Programs Specialist Cayce Mautino, instructs Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Jessica Barnes on how to properly perform a mechanical advantage control hold (MACH) take-down on a fellow shipmate.

cycled in and out on the range constantly, so having a ﬁrearm becomes second nature to them. I want them to know what to do if or when a situation comes up.” In the last station, the Sailors meet their ﬁnal challenge, the “Red Man.” They must pass the station by using skills taught during the SRF-B course that range from repelling an attacker, hand-to-hand combat movements, proper and safe use of a baton to taking someone to the ground and gaining positive control of the situation all while being sprayed with oleoresin capsicum (OC) day spray. The instructors turn to Sailors who have already gone through the course to volun-

Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Carvell Wingﬁeld, assigned the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), performs a mechanical advantage control hold (MACH) take-down on Chief Religious Programs Specialist Cayce Mautino during the Armed Sentry and Security Reaction Force-Basic (SRF-B) class.

teer their help. “I went through SRF-B almost three years ago,” said Fire Controlman 2nd Class Samuel Stokes, a volunteer who wears the padded “Red Man” suit for the ﬁnal station. “After I went through the training, I just wanted to help out and being a ‘Red Man’ is always fun.” According to McGahee, volunteering their help enables Sailors to retain what they’ve learned while having fun at the same time. “I’m not trying to turn Sailors into a super security force, I just want them to know the basic knowledge and know it well,” said McGahee. “I want to be the ship the waterfront talks about because of the outstanding job our watchstanders do on a daily basis.”

Electronics Technician 3rd Class Steven Eisenman, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), washes his face after getting sprayed with oleoresin capsicum (OC) as part of the Armed Sentry and Security Reaction ForceBasic (SRF-B) class.

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Kearsarge ARG completes COMPTUEX By MC3 Karen Blankenship Amphibious Squadron Four Public Affairs

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Sailors from the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) completed Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX), Feb. 17. COMPTUEX is designed to prepare and assess the ships in the ARG individually and as a unit prior to deployment. The Kearsarge ARG is comprised of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), the amphibious

transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50), Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 4 and the 26th MEU, embarked with the ARG. “This COMPTUEX has been very successful,” said Capt. Brad Skillman, Commodore of Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 4. “Everyone in the ARG pulled together and worked hard to make sure that we met all of our goals for the exercise. This shows that we are ready to deploy and will be able to readily handle any challenges that may arise.”

Each ship ran through a series of drills that tested the ARGs ability to respond to different scenarios, such as general quarters; non-combatant evacuation operations; and visit, board, search and seizure operations. “COMPTUEX validated our ability to carry out any mission,” said Capt. Rick Nielsen, Commanding Ofﬁcer of Kearsarge. “It helped us ensure our readiness before we deploy this spring and it also tested our training and responsiveness. The scenarios pushed our crew to the limit and proved that the extensive

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training was superior to any training received through the exercise period and well worth the time and effort.” The three-week exercise also helped to develop cooperation between the different units involved by allowing them to practice responding together to various plausible scenarios. “The scenarios mirror realworld circumstances that we are possibly going to face in some of the areas in which we are going to be operating,” said Cmdr. Greg Blyden, Commanding Ofﬁcer of Carter Hall. “The brisk pace of operations helped prepare the crew for what could be expected of the ARG and how rapidly a situation could escalate.” Key components of COMPTUEX are communication and cooperation not only between the ships but also between the Sailors and Marines aboard. “COMPTUEX prepares the ships for deployment in a safe environment with

MC2 Corbin J. Shea Leading Airman (Aircraft Handler) Wayne Bowring from the Royal Navy stands on the ﬂight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) while an MV-22 Osprey takes off.

subject matter experts and mentors available to answer questions,” said Cmdr. Neil A. Koprowski, Commanding Ofﬁcer of San Antonio. “It is also important to garner the blue/green relationships to ensure seamless transitions. There are missions that are inherently Navy, but there are many more that are inherently Marine. You have to ﬁnd the balance and COMPTUEX allows the ships, the staffs and the MEU that opportunity.”

During COMPUTEX, the three ships and the 26th MEU showed that they are ready to deploy and to respond to any number of missions. “They performed magnificently, and I am honored to stand beside them,” said Col. Matthew G. St. Clair, Commanding Officer of the 26th MEU. “I am confident this team is ready for the challenges of the dynamic and uncertain operational environment we will encounter during our deployment.”

IKE |

Ship earned 12 departmental efﬁciency awards for 2012 Continued from front

MC1 (AW) Julie Matyascik Navy and Marine Corps leaders from the Navy’s Mid-Atlantic Region kicked off the annual Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) Fund Drive on Naval Support Activity Norfolk, Feb. 13. (Left to right in front) Rear Adm. Tim Alexander, Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic; Adm. Bill Gortney, Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command; Brig. Gen. Paul Brier, Vice Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command; Christina Murray, NMCRS Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story Director; Kathy Nelson, NMCRS Norfolk Director and Sarah Stewart, NMCRS Portsmouth Director. The annual active duty NMCRS Fund Drive kicks off on March 1. The campaign receives contributions from Sailors and Marines to support service members and their families in need of emergency ﬁnancial assistance.

Ike earned 12 departmental efﬁciency awards for 2012 as part of the assessment –Air Department Yellow “E,” Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department Black “E,” Combat Systems Green “CS,” Damage Control Red “DC,” Deck Department White Crossed Anchors with Black “D,” Health Services Depart-

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| Many who have disorder symptoms are not properly treated Continued from front the Navy).” Guest speaker Dr. Theresa Hornick, a doctor of physical therapy and a former Marine Corps engineering officer, shared her own story about her struggle with an eating disorder and her recovery path. Hornick said that even at an early age she placed a tremendous amount of stress on herself to be the best at whatever task was at hand. Whether it was softball, fitness or scholastics, being second to anyone was not an option for her. She said that her struggle to balance all aspects of her life along with the intense self-induced pressure led to the development of an eating disorder. “My self-worth was defined by my body image and performance,” she said. “On paper I was perfect.” Hornick said her eating disorder reached it’s peek while serving as a platoon commander in Iraq. Fearing not only for her safety, but for the safety of the team of Marines working under her, Hornick decided to reach out for help. “It was time to finally take care of myself,” she said. Hornick explained that she did not initially get the helped she sought. She said she was advised to keep her disorder to herself. She said she was told she would get kicked out of the Marine Corps and was accused of trying to skip out on her deployment. “The Marine Corps was everything to me,” said Hornick. “I did not want the stigma associated with working a desk job, but I had to do what I had to do.” Her command ultimately fa-

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ment Blue “M,” Navigation Department White Ship’s Wheel, Operations Department Green “E,” Reactor Department Red “E,” Safety Department Green “S,” Security Black “S” and Supply Department Blue “E.” The ship’s superior performance in these categories can be credited to the hard work and determination of all the Sailors serving aboard Ike.

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MC3 Molly Greendeer Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Liz Vlahos (left), Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class David Pendly (center) and Engineman 1st Class Brandon Lewis ﬁll out surveys following an eating disorder awareness seminar.

cilitated help for Hornick, and she was medically evacuated from Iraq to get help back in the states. She participated in an outpatient program where she learned about her disorder and how to treat it. “I ﬁnally realized this could happen to anyone,” she said. Hornick received an honorable discharge from the Marine Corps and currently works as a physical therapist focusing on sports performance. “Although I miss the Marine Corps, I know I made the right decision to seek treatment and take care of myself,” she said. Unfortunately, not all people with eating disorders seek help. Dennis said there is a big discrepancy in the number of service members who possess eating disorder symptoms and the number of those treated. She said the stigma associated with all mental disorders, not just eating disorders, along with fear of medical boards and separation from the military are deterring factors for members to come forward for help with what could be a life-threatening situation. “This is not an end all,” said Dennis. “Those diagnosed and treated go back to living full productive lives.” Navy Lt. Pamela Gregory, a guest speaker and dietician with Navy Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP), said that prevention may reduce or eliminate the problem. She said to start with simple education and to support, encourage and promote healthy physical activity in moderation. “It is up to the leadership to educate themselves on signs and symptoms,” she said. “Knowing what to look for may save some-

one’s life.” Gregory said that if the command becomes concerned with a Sailor’s behavior, they can do a command referral to NMCP as a precaution. “Use intrusive leadership,” she said. “If you really care about your Sailors, you want to get them the help them need.” Gregory said that even though NMCP does not have eating disorder specialists, a team comprised of a dietician, a psychologist/psychiatrist and other medical professionals will get the patients off to the right start. Maggie Neville, a guest speaker and a licensed clinical social worker currently working with the NMCP outpatient psychiatry department out of Boone Clinic on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, said that her own struggle with bulimia led her to start a bulimia recovery group at the Boone clinic. “Although this is the only group of its kind in the area, there are other groups and resources available to those struggling with eating disorders,” she said. Neville said there are 12-step programs that incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy into a group therapy setting. “Most with eating disorders are too embarrassed or afraid of stigma to come out about their eating disorders,” she said. “Groups like Overeaters Anonymous allow people to get the beneﬁts of group therapy in a more private setting.” Neville said that any treatment is better than no treatment. “The more educated you are about your disorder and the more resources you use, the more likely you are to overcome,” she said.

Receiving the Battle “E” gives a sense of accomplishment and serves as the culmination to Ike’s success in 2012. “I feel like all of our hard work has ﬁnally paid off,” said Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class (SW) Lauren Coons of Ike’s medical department. “It will be a great feeling to see the ‘E’ on the side of ship and know that I helped earn it.”

by a member of the command the coin represents. The other 30 percent come from those who run across coins they think he would like. Occasionally, he has purchased coins to add to the collection. Ayala has his own coin to hand out and he usually “regifts” duplicates. Only once did he give up a coin he had only one of. “A fellow officer had a coin stolen from his stateroom while he was on deployment,” he recalled. “That was the only coin he had gotten in 20 plus years of service. It was from Adm. Mullen, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. When I heard about it, I walked right up to him and gave him my only Mullen coin. “Someone stole your memory and I wanted to return it,” Ayala told him as he presented the coin. “To some people, it’s a big deal, especially if you care about the person who gave it to you.” And plenty of people have cared enough to present them to Ayala. “I have coins from all branches of service, from ships and from squadrons,” he said. “I even have several Master Chief Petty Officers of the Navy – the third, ninth and 10th. About two percent of the collection is non-military. Some of the coins I’ve been given are commemorative coins for movies, like Harry Potter, Act of Valor and Hunger Games, or for businesses like Home Depot and Office Depot.” One of Ayala’s favorite coins is from U.S. Army Europe because of the large size and intricate detail. But his most treasured coin is one he always carries with him. “My most treasured is Adm. Boorda’s coin, especially because it was his Seaman-to-Admiral program that allowed me to become an officer,” he said. “The coin was given to me by the son of one of Boorda’s former aides. The son had been an intern in the Flight Medicine Clinic.

“One day, he said, ‘I have something special for you. My father said you would really treasure and love it.’ He was right,” said Ayala. “It’s the only one I carry with me, along with my own. Not much can beat that. So when someone challenges me, I can say ‘What do ya got? You’re going to lose.’” Ayala sometimes carries the presidential or Camp David coins, but believes it’s the Boorda coin that brings him good luck. With so much experience with coins, he has designed several, including his own. His most recent project is updating his coin for his promotion to lieutenant commander on May 1. He has also designed coins for officers-in-charge, the Chief’s Mess and the wardroom of the BHC Oceana. With the collection continuing to grow, Ayala is looking forward to using a new display case. Fellow avid collector and wood worker, retired Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Michael Gilberg, made three of the display cases Ayala had in his office. Gilberg recently presented Ayala with a new case for the collection, a six-foot unit that breaks into two sections. Ayala will use it to house the entire collection when he reports to Naval Hospital Bremerton, Wash. in March. Despite all of the coins Ayala has attained over the years, he does have one regret – he never got a coin from the ship where it all began. “I should have gotten a ship’s coin from Cimarron and still have not gotten it,” he added. “I have been trying for many years. That’s my first ship, but it’s impossible to find them with the ship being decommissioned. I learned a lesson early. “Now I tell younger folks that it’s your command, it’s a memory, so try to get one and keep it,” he said. “It means a lot to be able to cherish it and remember who gave it to you.”

Lt. Carmelo Ayala shows off his favorite coin, which is from U.S. Army Europe, while several smaller coin holders sit on his desk behind him.

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75-day leave carryover policy extended By MC2 Andrea Perez Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs

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We will not be able to respond in the way the nation has expected and depended.” - Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)Adm. Jonathan Greenert joined the Deputy Secretary of Defense, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Joint Chiefs of Staff to testify before the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), Feb. 13, on the potential impact of sequestration and the lack of an appropriations bill for fiscal year 2013. During the hearing, Greenert illustrated the significant impacts the combined effects of a yearlong continuing resolution and sequestration will have in reducing the Navy’s ability to achieve his top three priorities of, “Warfighting First,” “Operate Forward” and “Be Ready.” “We’ll have inadequate surge capacity at the appropriate readiness to be there when it matters, where it matters,” Greenert said in his opening statement setting a stark tone of his testimony before the committee.

Greenert said that in order for the Navy to continue being ready when it matters, where it matters, congress must act-and act fast as the ramiﬁcations will be felt, at a minimum, through next year. “Sequestration and the lack of an appropriations bill will have an irreversible and debilitating impact on the Navy’s readiness through at least 2014,” said Greenert. “We will not be able to respond in the way the nation has expected and depended.” The Chairman of the HASC, Congressman Buck McKeon, asked Greenert to put into operational terms some of what the Navy would no longer be able to do if sequestration went into effect on March 1. “We [will] have no ships in the Southern Command, so the hundreds of tons of drugs that are being intercepted, there’s nobody to do that,” said Greenert. “And we’re not nurturing future relationships there and keeping stability down there.” Greenert also pointed out there would only be one aircraft carrier to support

MC1 Peter D. Lawlor Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert (center left) testiﬁes before the House Armed Services Committee on the impacts of a continuing resolution and sequestration on military readiness and defense capabilities.

strikes in Afghanistan while simultaneously maintaining stability and deterrence in the Arabian Gulf. Greenert’s picture of a post-sequestration fleet became grimmer as he went down the line cutting operations that would no longer be sustainable, such as counter piracy and quick reaction teams in Africa and ballistic missile defense overseas. Greenert elaborated in detail the material consequences of continued gridlock over the passage of a budget resolution to avoid sequestration. “The condition and expected service life of our ships and aircraft will further degrade,” said Greenert. “We will be forced to cancel or slow procurement of relevant platforms and systems needed to preserve our warfighting superiority.” Greenert further illustrated the cascading effect of today’s fiscal decisions on future readiness and the community. “The decisions we’ve had to make did

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The 2010 law that allowed Sailors to carry over up to 75 days of leave has been extended to 2015, per NAVADMIN 026/13, released Feb. 13. The 2013 National Defense Authorization Act passed by Congress and signed by President Barack Obama in January, extended the expiration of the 75-day leave carry-over policy from Sept. 30, 2013 to Sept. 30, 2015. Afterward, leave carryover will be reset to 60 days and any leave balance in excess of 60 days will be lost. Special Leave Accrual for service members assigned to hostile ﬁre or imminent danger areas, certain deployable ships, mobile units, or other duty remains unchanged and Sailors should review MILPERSMAN 1050-070 for more information. Further extensions of the 75-day leave carry-over policy are not expected beyond 2015 and therefore, Sailors are encouraged to work with their chain of command to manage excess amounts of leave. For more information, read NAVADMIN 026/13 available at the Navy Personnel Command website at www.npc. navy.mil, or contact the nearest Personnel Support Detachment for clariﬁcation of the 75-day leave carry-over policy. For more news from Navy Personnel Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/npc/.

PANETTA, DEMPSEY HONOR CLINTON FOR LEADERSHIP By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service

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Each generation of Americans must earn the responsibility to lead, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said at the Pentagon, Feb. 14, as Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, presented her with awards and thanked her for her efforts to work with the military to extend America’s leadership. The threats Americans face require military power, but they also require diplomatic efforts and economic levers, Panetta said. Working together, he added, extends American power and inﬂuence. Clinton joked that in the past, there was no love lost between the State and Defense departments. She praised former Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Navy Adm. Mike Mullen with reaching out to the diplomats in Foggy Bottom and stressing to Congress the need for fully funding the State Department.

■ during her term As Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton worked to reach out to new governments in wake of the Arab Spring, as well as helped to build support for sanctions against Iran.

Clinton took ofﬁce in January of 2009, and her time at State was tumultuous. During her term, she worked to reach out to new governments in wake of the Arab Spring. She helped to put together the coalition that toppled Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhaﬁ and she helped to build support for sanctions against Iran, Dempsey said. Those in uniform very much appreciate this last, the chairman said, “so that we can avoid the use of force, although remaining ready to do so, if necessary.” The chairman said Clinton recognized the limits of military action, and that the United States needs both hard power and soft power. “You’ve harnessed innovative ways to accomplish engagement,

including social media and global town halls, all the while remembering that it’s the investment of your personal time that builds relationships,” said Dempsey. Panetta remarked that he has worked closely with Clinton for 20 years. “Because of her leadership, our nation’s diplomats and our development experts are working toward a common mission with the men and women of the Department of Defense [DoD], and I’m confident that our successes will sustain the bonds that we have built between the Department of Defense and the State Department,” he said. DoD and State Department personnel serve side by side from Afghanistan to North Africa, from the Middle East to Asia Pacific, and are making “great personal sacrifices in order to prevent conflict, to advance the cause of peace and security, and to help achieve the American dream of giving our children a better life,” Panetta said. The U.S. national security apparatus must keep innovating and integrating, Clinton said.

MC1 Chad J. McNeeley Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Gen. Martin E. Depsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff presented former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton with the Department of Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Award during a ceremony at the Pentagon, Feb. 14.

“We have to remain committed to upholding America’s global leadership and our core values of freedom and opportunity,” she said. The United States is the indispensable nation, the former secretary said, and there is no real precedent in history for the role America plays or the responsibility shouldered. “But I often remind myself that our global leadership is not our birthright,” she added. “It has to be earned by each successive generation, staying true to our values and living up to the best traditions of our nation. Secretaries and presi-

dents come and go, but this responsibility remains constant. It truly must be our North Star.” Clinton told the junior ofﬁcers and civilians in the audience that the country looks to them to carry the mission of American leadership forward. “So thank you for this tremendous honor that has been bestowed on me by the chairman and also the honor by the secretary,” she said. “I thank you all for your service. … Let’s wish our country Godspeed. And please extend to all with whom you serve my deepest gratitude, not as a retired public ofﬁcial, but as an American citizen.”

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Military moms, I salute you! By Sara Jane Arnett Military Spouse Contributor

I am a magnet for strangers to repeatedly make the following comment to me, “Oh my, you sure have your hands full!” Always polite, I grin and nod, but silently wonder what others must see when my boys and I walk in their direction. I understandably agree that seeing a woman carry a baby on her hip while trying to keep hold of a mischievous toddler’s little hand looks tough, but throw in corralling a kindergartner to walk alongside the trio is a site to behold! You can most certainly see this anywhere you go, especially at establishments that families frequent. I salute all families that have to undergo immense pa-

tience in common everyday tasks like going to the post ofﬁce, grocery shopping, or picking up your older school-age children from school. If encouraged to engage in a conversation with a concerned verbal observer, my reply always is, “I wouldn’t have it any other way.” If there is any piece of advice I’ve heeded about being a mama, it is to enjoy these young years because they do not last long. We are so fortunate to have this experience in life with our children wanting, needing, even demanding our parental attention throughout their childhood. In the military lifestyle, we have to hold it down solo while our service member is away, however we are not alone because we can lean on our family, friends and neighbors

for support. Although our Soldier is currently unable to physically help out now, I can relay the concerned comments of onlookers to him and we get a good laugh at how comical the boys and I must look when they see us coming. So, to the other military mamas and ones whose husbands are gone who are holding it down solo, I salute you! Sara Jane Arnett is an active Army Spouse, mother of three rambunctious boys and military children’s author of “My Daddy’s a Soldier.” In 2011, Sara Jane was selected as the “Heroes At Home” Military Spouse of the Year and also received the prestigious Military Police Corps “Order of the Vivandiere” award.

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■ having your hands full When someone were to make a comment “Oh my, you sure have your hands full,” this military mom’s reply? “I wouldn’t have it any other way.”

You can catch Bianca Martinez anchoring the 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts with Kurt Williams, Barbara Ciara, and Juliet Bickford during the work week. You can also follow her laughter, stress and tears as a military wife in her blog, “Married to the Military,” weekly in the Flagship. Reach out to Bianca at bianca. martinez@wtkr.com.

THE MOODY FOODIE Take advantage of the local ﬂavors when moving to a new location By Lisa Smith Molinari Military Spouse Contributor

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It’s one thing to wish the deployment would never come. It is quite another to have that wish come true. When the carrier Harry S. Truman cancelled deployment within days of departure due to budget concerns, it left a lot of families not knowing quite what to do next. How do you plan for the unplannable? Daniela’s husband was scheduled to do his ﬁrst deployment on the Truman. When they found out about the cancellation they were in shock. Daniela wrote, “We looked at each other and simultaneously said, ‘What do we do now?’” Daniela is in school at her local community college in Texas. She lives with her parents. She wrote Military.com’s Ms. Vicki asking, “We’re newlyweds and I’m not sure what I should do! I could move to be with him in Norfolk or I can stay here. We have no idea when he leaves, if he leaves. Thankfully all our stuff is packed in my apartment. We didn’t sell cars or furniture.” Daniela is looking for some tips or advice. I have a few things in mind to get her started, but I would love to know what you would do with a cancelled deployment. What would you tell Daniela and all the other family members attached to the USS Truman? I’d start with: This is a weird time. Cancellations of deployments don’t happen very often, so it is hard to predict what will happen next. Since 2010, our country has maintained a two carrier presence in the Persian Gulf. That has now changed. What will happen next? No one really knows for sure. Not even the Secretary of Defense. Military life is lived in spurts, not

stretches. It would be great if the military would give you a blow-by-blow plan of exactly what will happen next. That ain’t gonna happen. Decide to do the best you can with what you know now and deal with tomorrow when it comes. Expect your Sailor to be bummed. Our service members miss us as much as we miss them – so there is a part of them that is glad not to deploy. But the deployment is a time of training for them. Deployment is a time Sailors are using the skills they have learned. Taking the ship out on deployment is the point of being in the Navy. So expect a little professional disappointment – and don’t take it personally. Be here now. If I were Daniela, I would come to Norfolk now. Texas is too far away to geobach. So I would jump right in and get an apartment and be with my beloved while we could. I would contact Tidewater Community College (I love those people) and get them to help me transfer my credits. I would not wait until I was promised a long time to be together before I moved. I would take the cancellation as an opportunity to start our married life together. Right now. But that’s just me. What kind of tips or advice would you offer Daniela? Should she stay in Texas with her parents until the situation sorts itself out? Or should the couple assume they are staying in Norfolk ashore for the foreseeable future? Jacey Eckhart is the Editor in Chief of SpouseBuzz.com. Jacey has been a syndicated military life columnist since 1996. As an Air Force brat, Navy wife and Army mom, Jacey has had the ringside seat for watching generations of military families cope with deployment, frequent moves and war.

I’ll try anything once. Well, maybe not cliff diving or running with the bulls, or a Mohawk hairdo, or snorting angel dust, or silicone lip injections. But when it comes to food, I’m totally adventurous. When our military family moves to a new place, I’m always excited to try the local cuisine. Sometimes, our experimentation with native dishes produces an instant fondness and we adopt local recipes into our regular meal routine. Early in our marriage, my husband was assigned to the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif. At ﬁrst we were bummed that we couldn’t ﬁnd a “Mom & Pop” pizzeria, which we took for granted back east. Much to our dismay, pizzas in California had foo-foo toppings, such as sprouts, Gorgonzola, shallots, walnuts, fennel, pears and chicken. And the waitresses wore trendy glasses, thumb rings and Greenpeace T-shirts. What ever happened to good old fashioned pepperoni and mozzarella, served by someone named “Ang” with bad highlights and a moustache, for goodness sakes? However, once we tasted the local foods – fresh caught squid, Gilroy garlic, Castroville artichokes and San Francisco sourdough bread – we were hooked. Similarly, our next tour in England (granted, not exactly known for its cuisine) added crumpets and Shepherd’s pie to our repertoire. Chesapeake Bay Blue Crabs and plump Virginia peanuts became staples after back-to-back tours in Virginia Beach. Germany brought us countless

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European delights, including schnitzel, beer, goulash, beer, spaetzle, beer, chocolate and beer. Oh, and did I say beer? Now we find ourselves in the deep South, where we are becoming connoisseurs of fried chicken, hush puppies, shrimp and grits, barbecue, cornbread and biscuits. Deelicious! But, hold up. For every delectable indigenous morsel that has passed favorably over my taste buds, there have been countless other native foods that triggered my gag reflex. I said I was adventurous, but I’m not stupid. Our experiences living in different areas has taught us that every region has its share of really bad foods and I’m not such a foodie that I will pretend to like them. There are certain “red flags” – a clear sign that the food you are about to eat is not that tasty. For example, if someone tells you that you have to “develop a taste for it,” that means you will need to consume copious amounts of the substance to desensitize your taste buds to its wretched flavor. When I first ordered Southern boiled peanuts at a football game, I found a slippery, mushy nut that tasted like a mutated potato. But after giving them several tries, I find that I can now eat a few without shuddering. If someone tells you, “It taste’s like [chicken or some other familiar meat],” beware that you are about to eat mysterious animal parts. Whilst in England, I was served black pudding with breakfast and told it was a variety of

sausage. A tiny nibble ﬁlled my mouth with the taste of bloody vital organs, no thank you. At a B&B in Scotland, I was offered a sliver of haggis and told that it tasted just like pork and oats. One swallow and I felt as if I’d just licked the salty underbellies of a herd of sweaty sheep. If someone says, “It’s great with butter,” that generally means that the food is dry as the Sahara. Does anyone really like Irish Soda Bread? No one really knows, because we all slather it with butter so we can swallow it. If someone tells you, “it just needs a little hot sauce,” they are saying that you will need to distract yourself with pain in order to ingest this foul tasting dish. At the risk of igniting another Civil War, let me say that greens are not as good as Southern folk proclaim. Collards, kale, mustards, Swiss chard – isn’t it suspicious that they are all slow cooked in bacon fat and disguised with Texas Pete? On the other hand, there are, in fact, certain truisms that hold eternal in the world of local cuisine: beware of anyone who tells you to “suck the juice out of the head, because that’s the best part,” and you can always trust someone who says in earnest “it’s great deep fried,” because let’s face it, what isn’t good deep fried? Lisa Smith Molinari’s humor column, “The Meat and Potatoes of Life,” appears weekly in newspapers and on “Stripes Military Moms,” a website associated with Stars and Stripes newspaper. She also writes a monthly column for Military Spouse magazine.

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that taxpayers will be able to start filing two major tax forms covering education credits and depreciation. On Feb. 10, the IRS started processing tax returns that contain Form 4562, Depreciation and Amortization. And on Feb. 14, the IRS started processing Form 8863, Education Credits. This step clears the way for almost all taxpayers to start filing their tax returns for 2012. These forms affected the largest groups of taxpayers who weren’t able to file following the Jan. 30 opening of the 2013 tax season. The IRS will be able to accept the education credits and depreciation forms following the completion of reprogramming and testing of its systems. Work continues on preparing IRS systems to accept the remaining tax forms affected by the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA) enacted by Congress on Jan. 2. The IRS also announced today it will start accepting the remaining forms affected by the January legislation the first week of March. A specific date will be announced later. Most of those in this group file more complex tax returns and typically file closer to the deadline or obtain an extension. A full list of the forms that will be accepted the first week of March is available on IRS.gov. Next week’s opening covers two groups of taxpayers using: Form 8863, Education Credits. Form 8863 is used to claim two higher education credits – the American Opportunity Tax Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit. Form 4562, Depreciation and Amortization. Most of the people using the depreciation form tend to file later in the tax season or obtain a six-month extension. Non-1040 business filers using Form 4562 can also file starting Sunday. For taxpayers using e-file, most software companies are now accepting tax returns with these two forms and will submit them after the IRS begins accepting them next week.

Self-assistance TACs Tax Assistance Centers (TACs) provide tax preparation assistance to active duty service members and their dependents, retired service members and their dependents, and any reservists on active duty for more than 29 days during the 2012 tax filing season. See below for local locations:

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NAVSTA Norfolk The TAC is located at Building B-30, 1776 Gilbert St., Norfolk, First Deck. Hours of operation will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Quarterdeck number for questions and appointments is 444-9081. This site will accommodate walk-ins at selfservice tax preparation terminals on a first-come, first-served basis and also provide one-on-one tax preparation services, which is limited to customers unable to use self-service terminals due to disability, by appointment only. ■

NAS Oceana The TAC is located at Building 320, 799 Hornet Dr., Suite 100, Virginia Beach, RLSO MIDLANT Branch Office. Hours of operation will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. This site will accommodate walk-ins at selfservice tax preparation terminals on a first-come, first-served basis and also provide one-on-one tax preparation services, which is limited to customers unable to use self-service terminals due to disability, by appointment only.

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versions of IRS paper forms. Visit IRS.gov/freefile and select ‘En Español’ to review your options. ■ Try IRS e-file to file your return. IRS e-file is the safe, easy and most common way to file a tax return. The IRS has processed more than 1 billion returns safely and securely. If you owe taxes, you have payment options to file early and pay by the April 15 tax deadline. Visit IRS.gov/ espanol and select Opciones Electrónicas to review your options. ■ Get up-to-date at the Multimedia Center. Watch YouTube video tax tips and listen to podcasts on various IRS topics in Spanish and English. Enter the keywords “Centro Multimediático” into the search box of the IRS.gov website. ■ TeleTax gives you tax and refund information. TeleTax is a toll-free, automated telephone service. It provides helpful pre-recorded tax topic messages and refund information. You can find a list of more than 125 TeleTax topics available in Spanish and English in the instructions for Form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ. When you call to check your refund status, have a copy of your tax return handy. This will help you respond to the system prompts. TeleTax is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at (800) 829-4477. ■ Get tax forms and publications. You can view and download several tax forms and publications in Spanish directly from IRS.gov/ espanol at any hour of the

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FRENCH SAILORS VISIT STENNIS By MCSN Daniel Schumacher USS John C. Stennis Public Affairs

USS STENNIS, AT SEA

Sailors from French anti-air frigate Chevalier Paul (D621) visited aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) while underway in the Arabian Sea, Feb. 9. The visit was part of a passing exercise to improve interoperability between the two navies. In order to experience daily carrier sea operations, 10 Chevalier Paul crew members observed flight operations from the flight deck, enjoyed a meal with Stennis Sailors in the aft mess decks and toured several spaces throughout the ship. “Today was a good occasion for our sailors to see the high value unit, that is John C. Stennis, that we have been cooperating with for some time now,” said French Navy Lt. Karim Hebert. “My time on John C. Stennis has been very friendly and has been a great opportunity for us to experience life aboard an American carrier and its operations.” Maitre Sebastien Chivot, said that he enjoyed touring such a large ship and was pleased with his interactions with the Stennis crew. Stennis Sailors were also given a chance to observe daily operations aboard Chevalier Paul. They toured various spaces, including the ship’s bridge, combat information center, vertical launch systems and engine rooms. “The quality of life was especially excellent,” said Chief Information Systems Technician Michele Miley. “The ship felt very habitable and the technology on board was very organized and streamlined. I was very impressed.” The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, consisting of John C. Stennis, Carrier Air Wing 9, Destroyer Squadron 21, and guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) are forward deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility to strengthen regional partnerships, sustain maritime security, and support combatant commander requirements for assets in the area. For more information about Stennis visit www.stennis. navy.mil and www.facebook.com/stennis 74.

MC2 Marcus L. Stanley Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Michael D. Stevens discusses the CPO 365 training program with chief petty officers and first class petty officers from Naval Air Station Jacksonville after a physical training session.

MCPON visits NAS Jacksonville, Naval Base Guantanamo Bay By MC2 Thomas L. Rosprim Ofﬁce of the Master Chief Petty Ofﬁcer of the Navy

GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)(AW/NAC) Mike D. Stevens completed a three-day trip to Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville and Naval Base Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (GTMO), Feb. 15. MCPON participated in CPO 365 events, toured base facilities, took the opportunity to discuss the focus areas of his “Zeroing in on Excellence” initiative and answered questions about new uniforms, budget cuts, Family Readiness Group, the Performance to Serve program and deployments during base-wide all hands calls. CPO 365, a year-long development and training for first class petty officers, was first introduced in 2010 under former MCPON Rick D. West. It includes two phases, the first of which begins in September each year. Under MCPON

MCSA Ignacio D. Perez Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Fred Gray talks with French Sailors visiting aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis.

“If everything we do starts and stops with leadership, then every Sailor will benefit from a more effective leader.” He also discussed the value of the Navy’s leading petty officers. “We must have exceptional leading petty officers, because you are one of the critical components to the engine that makes the Navy run,” he said. Many Sailors showed concern about the looming fiscal environment. MCPON recognized the challenges the Navy is currently facing, but asked that Sailors focus on controlling what we own. “It is easy to become distracted by things that are beyond our control,” said Stevens. He also reminded Sailors of the things they do own and control, such as technical training, administrative production and the execution of orders. “We also have the ability to control much of our own lives by becoming and remaining physically, mentally, morally and spiritually sound.”

Steven’s revised program, detailed in his 2012 - 2013 CPO 365 Guidance, all first class petty officers will participate through the duration of Phase One, whether they are board-eligible or not. “CPO 365 is so important for the future development of our first class petty officers,” said Stevens. “I believe that if you’re going to lead the future force of our Navy that you must be armed with the best opportunities to succeed.” CPO 365 is designed to develop leaders through a combination of mentorship, practical experience and training. “I view this training as our most creative avenue to productively engage chiefs with petty officers and junior officers, and to form enduring relationships characterized by mutual respect,” he said. MCPON talked about the importance of effective leadership during a CPO 365 training session in GTMO. “As you go through CPO 365, you will become a more effective leader,” he said.

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SECDEF PANETTA ANNOUNCES DISTINGUISHED WARFARE MEDAL By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service

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Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta has approved a new medal designed to recognize service members directly affecting combat operations who may not even be on the same continent as the action. The Distinguished Warfare Medal recognizes the changing face of warfare. In the past, few, if any, service members not actually in a combat zone directly affected combat operations. These new capabilities have given American service members the ability to engage the enemy and change the course of battle, even from afar, Panetta said at a Pentagon news conference, Feb. 13. “I’ve always felt – having seen the great work that they do, day in and day out – that those who performed in an outstanding manner should be recognized. Unfortunately, medals

that they otherwise might be eligible for simply did not recognize that kind of contribution.” Now, the Defense Department does. The medal provides distinct, department-wide recognition for the extraordinary achievements that directly impact on combat operations, but that do not involve acts of valor or physical risk that combat entails,” Panetta said. Technological advancements have dramatically changed how the American military conducts and supports warfighters. Unmanned aerial vehicles, unmanned underwater vehicles, missile defense technology and cyber capabilities all affect combat operations while the operators may not be anywhere near the combat zone. The new medal recognizes the contributions of these service members. It will not be awarded for acts of battlefield valor, officials said. It will be awarded in the name of the

secretary of defense to members of the military whose extraordinary achievements directly impacted combat operations and cannot be used as an end-of-tour award. “This new medal recognizes the changing character of warfare and those who make extraordinary contributions to it,” said Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. “The criteria for this award will be highly selective and reﬂect high standards.” The most immediate example is the work of an unmanned aerial vehicle operator who could be operating a system over Afghanistan while based at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The unmanned aerial vehicle would directly affect operations on the ground. Another example is that of a soldier at Fort Meade, Md., who detects and thwarts a cyber attack on a DoD computer system. The medal could be used to recognize both these exceptional acts, ofﬁcials said.

In the order of precedence, the Distinguished Warfare Medal will be below the Distinguished Flying Cross and will be limited to achievements that are truly extraordinary. “The member’s actions must have resulted in an accomplishment so exceptional and outstanding as to clearly set the individual apart from comrades or from other persons in similar situations,” a DoD official said. The military department secretary must approve each award and it may not be presented for valorous actions. “This limitation was specifically included to keep the Distinguished Warfare Medal from detracting from existing valor decorations, such as the Medal of Honor, Service Crosses and Silver Star Medal,” the official said. Award criteria will be incorporated into the next revision of DoD Manual 1348.33-V3, Manual of Military Decorations and Awards, Volume 3.

■ what it awards The medal provides distinct, department-wide recognition for the extraordinary achievements that directly impact on combat operations, but that do not involve acts of valor or physical risk that combat entails.

Sequestration could delay redeployment for Soldiers in Afghanistan By C. Todd Lopez Army News Service

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The lack of an appropriations bill coupled with sequestration could eventually cause Soldiers to be delayed in their redeployment home from Afghanistan, the Army’s top ofﬁcer said. During a visit to the Brookings Institution, Feb. 15, Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno explained that replacement forces to Afghanistan in 2014 could be affected by a shortage of training dollars and be forced to delay their deployment. Sequestration will mean an additional $500 billion in defense cuts, and shifting funding for improvised-ex-

plosive-device detection and electronic warfare equipment from overseas contingency operations budgets to service operations, and maintenance budgets will mean an additional $100 billion in cuts. “Today, in my opinion, the greatest threat to our national security is the ﬁscal uncertainty resulting from the lack of predictability in the budget cycles,” said Odierno. “Our country’s inability to put its ﬁscal house in order compromises the future of the joint force, the Army and ultimately will impact our ability to provide security to our nation.” The U.S. military is looking now at a possible $1.3 trillion in defense cuts overall, Odierno said. Compounding

cuts to defense budgets is the lack of a conﬁrmed budget for the services – the military is operating now on a “continuing resolution,” which is how Congress funds the government if it has not passed an appropriations bill. A continuing resolution makes military planning difﬁcult. Right now, Odierno said, the continuing resolution has created a “mismatch of funds” that doesn’t leave enough in the operations and maintenance accounts. There’s a $6 billion shortfall there compared to what the Army needs, and sequestration will add another $5.4 billion to that shortfall. Operations and maintenance funding allows the Army to train, so a shortfall in

those funds means that fewer Soldiers will be able to train for Iraq and Afghanistan. “We’re funding, totally, Afghanistan. We’re going to fund, totally, Korea, and sustain the readiness level in Korea,” said Odierno. “What that means is the rest of the forces that are now back in the United States will not be able to train. They will be able to do very small-level, squadlevel training. They will not be able to do platoon-level, company-level, battalion-level training back at their installations. They will not be able to go out to combat training centers, which is what provides them the ﬁnal readiness certiﬁcation at the battalion and brigade level.” The general said the forces

that are slated next to go to Afghanistan are going to be ready to go, insofar as training and equipping is concerned. “What my concern is, the ones who come after them, they will now be behind,” he said. What that means for the forces in Afghanistan in 2014 is that they might have to wait to redeploy while the followon forces are readied for their deployment. Earlier this week Odierno told Congress as much, saying he offered two options to lawmakers on how to keep forces in Afghanistan. “If I can’t make them up quickly, I then have to send forces that aren’t ready, or I have to extend forces that are already there,” he said.

“That’ll be a decision I have to make as we get closer. We will continue to try to divert money so we do not have to extend people in Afghanistan.” The Army’s share of defense cuts could mean the loss of civilian employees at Army depots where warravaged combat equipment is “reset” and made serviceable again for Soldier training and deployment to combat zones. Odierno said looming budget cuts will mean smaller depots and a drop in the civilian workforce. That translates directly into a backlog of equipment to be reset – including the equipment that still needs to be reset from Iraq, and equipment coming out of Afghanistan right now.

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USS VINSON – AMERICA’S GREENEST CARRIER By MCSA Samuel LeCain USS Carl Vinson Public Affairs

USS CARL VINSON, AT SEA

Underway again, Feb. 15, after eight months in port, Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) are supporting conservation efforts and the preservation of the environment by revitalizing the ship’s environmental stewardship organization known as the “Green Machine.” “The Green Machine is a Sailor-led effort on Carl Vinson to reduce shipboard waste, increase recycling, and have a positive environmental impact in our local communities,” explained Carl Vinson’s Safety Ofﬁcer Cmdr. Eric C. Wever. “One of the best ways to achieve these goals is with deckplate-level efforts like the Green Machine.” “Out to sea, our main goal is to recycle as much cardboard and as many aluminum cans as we can and also to reduce the amount of plastic we use aboard,” said Green Machine Committee Chairman Chief Aviation Electronics Technician (AW/SW) Baron L. Brown. “For example, last deployment we issued a sports bottle to each Sailor aboard to reduce the amount of plastic and paper cups used. “ The size of Carl Vinson and her crew makes it imperative to carefully examine the amount of recyclable waste produced and manage it accordingly, Brown said. The numbers increase when tenant commands come aboard. The addition of Sailors assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 and Carrier Strike Group (CSG) One, raises the averages to one metric ton of recyclable cardboard waste and 1,000 pounds of aluminum can waste produced per day, Brown explained. “The Green Machine is working diligently to reduce and recycle that waste we create.”

For example, during Carl Vinson’s six-month Western Pacific (WESTPAC) 20112012 deployment, the Green Machine cooperated with replenishment ships to ensure offloaded cardboard and aluminum waste was disposed of properly at whichever base the waste was delivered to. Due in part to the Green Machine’s innovative and dedicated efforts to reduce waste production, Carl Vinson received the fiscal year (FY) 2011 Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Environmental Quality Award, Large Ship. The CNO Environmental Awards for FY 2012 will be announced July 2013. “I can say with pride that we’re the first carrier to recycle on the scale we do,” said Brown. “So, until someone beats our metrics, we are the greenest carrier in the fleet.” During WESTPAC 20112012, Carl Vinson recycled 301,750 pounds of cardboard and 31,750 pounds of aluminum, and diverted 161,700 pounds of plastic from going into the ocean. The Green Machine played an integral role in Carl Vinson’s conservation successes. Sailors were spreading the word throughout the ship, promoting the sorting of trash and the importance of recycling, explained Green Machine correspondent Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class (AW) Karen Glover. Vinson’s Green Machine has no intention of resting on past successes and invited all hands to become active members during a Feb. 15 meeting. “This is a great opportunity to get involved with your command and with our local community,” said Glover. “Helping to save our community for the present and future generations is a great way to make a huge impact on Earth.” “In port, our goal is to help the community,” Brown

added. “We want the community to know Carl Vinson is devoted to environmental stewardship.” The Green Machine is holding a beach cleanup, Feb. 22, at Breaker’s beach on Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI) and is planning an event for Earth Day on April 22.

“If you are interested in protecting the environment, reducing waste, and having fun, then come out and talk to us,” said Brown. “We always want more volunteers to help. The more people we can get to help, the better the program will do. It’s an amazing feeling once you realize the dif-

Navy Warfare Development Command Public Affairs

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Nearly 500 people collaborated online from Feb. 4-10, in the first of a threephase war game to help the Navy better understand the electromagnetic environment. The first phase of electromagnetic maneuver Massive Multiplayer Online War Game Leveraging the Internet – or em2 MMOWGLI – focused on “Know the EM Environment: Understanding EM Energy.” Co-sponsored by Navy Warfare Development Command (NWDC), the Office of Naval Research and the Naval

“Going forward, we want to establish a strong presence within the community,” said Brown. “We want to be known as an entity that recycles, reduces and reuses. Carl Vinson is deﬁnitely doing its part to protect the environment for future generations.”

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Leon Panetta makes rounds on ﬁnal day Above: Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta stops to shake a hand as he walks through crowds of cheering Defense Department workers and military members on what was expected to be secretary’s last day at the Pentagon, Feb. 14. Right: Secretary Panetta walks his dog, Bravo, on the grounds of the CIA as he makes one ﬁnal visit to the agency, Feb. 14

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ference you can make in the community.” The Green Machine meetings are held once a month to share ideas, discuss events and plan community relations projects, but its Sailors spread the word about the importance of environmental preservation all month long.

Postgraduate School, em2 MMOWGLI’s two follow-on phases are: “Be Agile: C2 in the EM Environment,” Feb. 18 - 24; and “Change Our Paradigm: Tactical Employment of EM Weapons,” March 4 - 10. “We have been using EM technology for some time but are really in our infancy in terms of understanding the possibilities of the spectrum and subsequently applying technology to advance our warﬁghting,” said Rear Adm. Terry B. Kraft, Commander, NWDC. “The ﬁrst phase of the game generated more than 2,000 idea cards, which were subsequently developed into 24 action plans to help us educate our personnel, manage

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testimony that he worries about the furlough of civilian employees who support the fleet and specifically the ones employed at the fleet family service centers, child care centers, those who are sexual assault advocates and in sexual assault prevention. “All of those we worry about,” said Greenert. “And I’m working very hard and I’ve directed that we will not unfund, [for savings] our programs, our family readiness programs. We will protect those and so I’m watching that very closely.”

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2013 ASSOCIATION OF NAVAL SERVICES OFFICERS CONVENTION CANCELLED By Ens. Amber Lynn Daniel Diversity and Inclusion Public Affairs

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MC2 Benjamin Crossley Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert addresses the Association of Naval Services Ofﬁcers (ANSO) at the association’s 32nd annual convention in San Diego, Calif.

The President of the Association of Naval Services Ofﬁcers announced the cancellation of their convention, Feb. 14. NAVADMIN 029/13 announces the ofﬁcial cancellation of the ANSO Convention, which was scheduled to take place from May 6 - 10 in Arlington, Va. “In light of the recent correspondence concerning our very drastic funding shortfall in our operations and maintenance account for the Navy, and the direction we all need to take to minimize, if not eliminate, our spending in nonmission essential areas, I have canceled this year’s face-to-face ANSO Sympo-

sium,” said retired Rear Adm. William Rodriguez, president of ANSO. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert issued his latest guidance, Jan. 25, on year-long continuing resolution and sequestration. In his message, all temporary travel, duties and professional training not deemed mission essential, to include attendance at conferences, will be curtailed. “Based on the challenges of facing the continuing resolution and potential impact of sequestration, the chief of Naval Operations has given us all clear direction,” said Cmdr. Angela Katson, director of the Navy Ofﬁce of Diversity and Inclusion. “The Navy greatly appreciates the mission and value that all the sea service afﬁnity groups provide and we appreciate the critical support

ANSO has provided to our ofﬁcers and Sailors since their inception.” In light of Greenert’s Jan. 25 message, ANSO announced its decision Jan. 30 to cancel the 2013 in-person convention. ANSO is currently exploring alternatives to the 2013 convention, including a possible webinar symposium. “Our ANSO board of directors and I are exploring ways to continue our symposium in a virtual way, in lieu of having a face-to-face symposium this year,” said Rodriguez. “Our focus for our 2013 ‘virtual’ symposium, similar to our 2012 symposium, will maintain our course of continuing to grow our current sea service Hispanics to be tomorrow’s sea service leaders, even during these challenging ﬁscal times.”

Advancement exam eligibility requirements updated By Thomas Updike NETC Public Affairs

PENSACOLA, FLA.

A recent policy change allows Sailors with a PTS “Intends to Separate” status to participate in the upcoming March 2013 examination. Naval Administrative Message (NAVADMIN) 023/13, released Feb. 8, provides updated guidance for the Cycle 219/March 2013 Navy-wide enlisted examinations for active duty, active reserve, Full-Time Support and Canvasser Recruiter advancement. For the September 2012 advancement cycle 216, active duty Sailors who had an “Intends to Separate” Perform to Serve (PTS) status were ineligible for the Navy-wide advancement examination. NAVADMIN 023/13 explains that changes in retention behavior and the Navy’s shifting posture from downsizing to stabilizing, have enabled candidates in a PTS “Intends to Separate” status to be eligible for advancement. Sailors who have received final PTS denial (denied final active) on their December PTS application remain ineligible to participate in the March examination. Another important change announced in NAVADMIN 023/13 concerns security clearance requirements for advancement. A favorable investigation adjudication issued by the Department of the Navy Central Adjudication Facility (DONCAF) remains as a requirement. However, the updated policy now allows a Sailor to take the advancement exam with an interim clearance issued by the unit commanding officer while awaiting formal adjudication from DONCAF. That interim clearance must be granted prior to the first day of the month of the regularly scheduled examination date. “The intent of this change is to minimize adverse impact to advancement opportunity for those Sailors who have properly applied for a security clearance and are awaiting a final determination,” said Enlisted Plans and Policy Branch Head Cmdr. Renee Squier. “However, every effort should be taken by the command and the individual to receive final determinations on all Sailors requiring a security clearance as soon as possible.” For certain ratings listed in the Cycle 219 NAVADMIN 342/12, as well as Sailors in the Cryptologic Technician (Maintenance (CTM) rating and all nuclear and submarine ratings who do not meet security clearance requirements, remain ineligible for advancement and should not participate in an advancement examination. For additional information on PTS eligibility requirements visit http://bit.ly/Ibb2Nk.

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Great American Spit-Out Campaign exposes chewing tobacco dangers

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Helping Afghani children An Afghan girl (right) watches as a U.S. Marine gives her sister cough suppressant in Herat province, Afghanistan, Feb. 14. Coalition forces held a bi-weekly clinic for women and children in area villages to receive treatment and standard hygiene products.

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By Douglas H. Stutz Naval Hospital Bremerton Public Affairs

BREMERTON, WASH.

Naval Hospital Bremerton is actively promoting the Great American Spit-Out (GASpO), Feb. 21, by having users pledge to go tobacco-free for that one day. NHB’s GASpO campaign is being spearheaded by the command’s Tobacco Cessation Facilitator and Health Promotion department, and is part of ‘Quit TobaccoMake Everyone Proud,’ an U.S. Department of Defense on-going educational campaign tailored specifically for the U.S. military to give up tobacco products. “We hope users use this day to make a commitment to stop their habit. Chewing tobacco is a dangerous concept with definite health risks,” said Patrick W. Graves, NHB Tobacco Cessation Facilitator. “Putting chewing tobacco into a mouth instantly exposes a user to significant dangers, such as throat cancer, pancreatic cancer, esophagus cancer, stomach cancer and colon cancer. There are 28 cancer-causing carcinogens in a dip of chew and gum disease, tooth decay and heart disease.” According to Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center (NMCPHC) Health Promotion and Wellness Department, smokeless tobacco is not a safe alternative to smoking. A National Cancer Institute study states that chew/dip is just as addictive and contains more nicotine than cigarettes. Graves attests that chewing tobacco is really a super concentrated form of nicotine, equal to 3.5 packs of cigarettes. “That makes it all the more addictive,” he said, citing compiled Department of Defense

statistics that show chewing tobacco is used by 19 percent of 18- to 24-year-old military males, approximately twice the national average. “Chewing tobacco is not a safe alternative to smoking because the body absorbs 3-4 times more nicotine, making it potentially more addictive than cigarettes.” Graves advocates that the beneﬁts far outweigh the risks when it comes to quitting a habit like smokeless tobacco, and the Navy, spearheaded by NMCPHC backing and guidance and the efforts of dedicated staff members like Graves, has a range of assets available to use. NMCPHC notes that quitting smokeless tobacco can positively impact any formeruser, from giving them personal hygienic changes of brighter teeth and fresher breath, to professionally improving their readiness with increased endurance due to better lung capacity, less injuries and less time off due to illness. Quitting can even enhance night vision. On top of reducing danger from cancer, there are also ﬁnancial incentives involved. Quitting can save a smokeless tobacco user money. A person can even calculate how much savings by using the Department of Defense cost savings calculator. “If there is a person out there who is using dip and/or smoking and is thinking about quitting, now is the best time. If they are experiencing symptoms like high blood pressure, recurring cough, and/or shortness of breath, then they need to ask themselves what they’re waiting for,” said Graves. “If they are holding out for some worst-case scenario, it’s already taken place. Chewing

tobacco is subtle.” Graves is convinced that as a whole, Navy and Marine Corps personnel tend to be better informed than the general public about the inherent dangers of tobacco usage. But getting the information out is part of the continual challenge in reminding users of the hidden threat. “It’s up to the individual and their action and behavior. We know more. We also tend to smoke and dip 35 to 50 percent more than our civilian counterparts. It’s always been a cultural thing in the service. We are gradually changing that,” Graves said, sharing that there is unintentional irony in using tobacco products of any kind. “Using chewing tobacco is completely contradictory to anyone who puts in the time to keep up with their readiness, training and physical ﬁtness. Then they go and use smokeless tobacco, which takes away from their gains. GASpO is one of the many ways a person can start the process of quitting.” NMCPHC recommends that anyone can stop using smokeless tobacco. It is suggested that a user make a plan for quitting – the more detailed the better – and add helpful pointers, such as: ■ Write down your reasons for quitting and keep them on hand at all times. A good tip is to consider keeping them in the pocket that was used to store a can of chew. ■ Pick a date and work backwards to get that start date. It is recommended that a user begin to taper tobacco use two to four weeks prior to the actual tobacco-free date. ■ Identify what triggers using any tobacco product and how can a user quitting the habit

cope when the craving hits. ■ Enlist the help of family and friends for support. ■ Try replacing smokeless tobacco with a healthy alternative, such as sunflower seeds, toothpicks or sugar-free gum/candy. ■ Change up the routine. If a user chewed/ dipped during the morning commute, then take a different route or ask a friend to carpool. NHB, Branch Health Clinic Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Branch Health Clinic Bangor and Branch Health Clinic Everett Dental staff are also proactive in educating and reminding personnel on the health risks associated with chewing tobacco. “Our partners in the dental community tend to see the impact of what chewing tobacco can do a lot earlier that I do,” said Graves. “One of the signs is a pre-cancerous lesion. Our dentists and dental technicians are really good at recognizing something like that and then sharing with the patient about the potential problem.” Graves encourages anyone who is thinking of quitting cigarettes or chewing/smokeless tobacco to contact their primary care doctor, unit/ship/boat corpsmen, or NHB’s Tobacco Cessation Facilitator office. NMCPHC has coordinated a host of other available resources to help those “quit the spit.” Call your TRICARE regional quit line. All non-Medicare-eligible beneficiaries can receive assistance with smoking cessation through the TRICARE toll-free Smoking Quitline, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays.

NMCP’S MEDICAL BOARD TEAM RECEIVES 14TH CERTIFIED PIPELINE MOVERS AWARD By MC2 (SW) Anna Arndt NMCP Public Affairs

PORTSMOUTH

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) announced that the Medical Boards staff again received the Certified Pipeline Movers Award for their successes in the Physical Evaluation Board process, Feb. 14. The staff has received the award 14 times since 1990, with the longest and current streak going since 2005. The award, which followed the August 2012 inspection by the Transient Monitoring Unit (TMU), recognizes medical treatment facilities within Navy Medicine that process personnel who are being assessed medically as to whether or not they are fit to continue their service or if their condition dictates they should be medically retired or separated. “This award recognizes the monumental efforts made by our Medical Boards staff, our case managers, the Military Personnel Division and all of the physicians who move these boards through the system in a timely and efficient manner,” said Rear Adm. Elaine C. Wagner, Commander, NMCP. “Only about 10 percent of commands in the Navy are recognized with this award. It takes a great deal of effort to ensure that all of our Wounded Warriors, limited duty Sailors and transient personnel are taken care of in such a professional manner.”

CarolY. Mitchell, Medical Boards supervisor, was quick to acknowledge the effect her staff has in the continual receipt of this award. “It’s important to me that the staff is recognized, because Ms. Williams and I couldn’t do it without them, from the physical evaluation boards to the limited duty cases,” said Mitchell. “There are a few thousand documents that we process every year and to be able to accomplish that really takes a dedicated, hardworking staff.” “In general, with medical boards, with our knowledge and experience, we’re able to provide the best for the member,” said Zandra K. Williams, assistant supervisor. “We do have a good rapport with doctors and clinics, and they assist us to help in the process.” During the inspection, the TMU checks on the efﬁciency though which the medical boards staff processes those in the Disability Evaluation System. They examine the transmission of required messages and notiﬁcations and if they are meeting the required timelines while processing each Sailor or Marine’s case. The result of the assessment concluded that the Medical Boards staff processes all cases within the mandated timeline or well below. “The clinics, the physicians and the leadership at this medical center are all proactive in trying to render the best service to our wounded, ill and injured mem-

bers,” said Mitchell. “It takes that kind of collaboration from the top to the bottom to get this process working as well as it does. Our staff follows the patient through our processes, making sure the patient understands what is going on, that they understand the process, and that if they encounter problems they can come to us.” One tool that has helped the Medical Boards staff improve their patient care is the Integrated Disability Evaluation System, which was developed by the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery and has been in place at NMCP since 2011. It speeds up the process of transitioning limited duty personnel by getting all of the players involved in the various stages of a patient’s case working together, from the patient’s physicians at the beginning to Veterans Affairs (VA) personnel who determine disability ratings at the end. Mitchell noted that cooperation and collaboration with the Hampton VA are an integral part of the program’s success – the VA staff is just across the hallway, whereas in other facilities, the VA is in a separate location. “This hospital is uniquely set up, in that we are co-located with the VA, which provides tremendous patient support, very quick evaluations by the VA,” said Mitchell. “We have this one-stop shop that has beneﬁtted our patients because they do not have to travel long distances to get

MC2 (SW) Anna Arndt Carol Y. Mitchell, Medical Boards supervisor (left) and Zandra K. Williams, assistant supervisor, with their newest Certiﬁed Pipeline Movers Award.

their VA exams, the examination used to rate the disabilities.” The faster turnaround also helps the Navy and the Marine Corps with manpower management and fleet readiness. The faster an ill or injured member can be released from an operational billet, the quicker that billet can be filled by a replacement. That also applies to service members returning to full-duty status. According to Mitchell, they return about 100 Sailors and Marines to full duty every month. By ensuring the highest quality of health care, the full and efficient use of NMCP’s services, and working closely with Navy and Marine Corps commands, Medical Boards’ accomplishments demonstrates well Navy Medicine’s goals of readiness, value and jointness. Another reason for their effi-

ciency is the 15-member Medical Boards staff is split between two locations – the main office co-located with others who are key to the process and a satellite office in the Orthopedics Clinic, since many service members find themselves going through the medical board process because of orthopedic-related conditions. “When people come to us, we make sure they have all their paperwork and coordinate that with their doctor so the patient doesn’t have to keep going back and forth,” said Williams. “The (medical boards) staff has been great because without them working as a team, none of this would be possible. We all have different parts of the process to complete, so everyone doing their part is how we are able to achieve the pipeline award.”

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Harlem Globetrotters! Returning to Constant Center ■ when and where Game times are 7 p.m. on March 2 and 2 p.m. on March 3 at the Ted Constant Center in Norfolk. To purchase tickets, visit coxtix.com. To receive a Military Discount of $7 off each ticket for active duty, retired and reserve service members, use code: GMIL in the promotions tab. Discount valid for certain price levels. For more information, visit www.harlemglobetrotters.com.

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The 3rd annual Hampton Roads Tattoo Arts Festival is scheduled for March 1-3 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. Presented by Folk City Tattoo and Twisted Ink magazine, the event celebrates all aspects of the tattooing industry and welcomes talented artists from across the country. During the festival, interested attendees have the option of speaking with tattoo artists from across the country and having the work performed on-site at the convention center. The cost of each tattoo is in addition to the entrance fee and is negotiated between customer and artist. Please note that many artists book fast and the best way to secure a tattoo at the festival is to set appointments with artists before the event. Three contestants from the second season of “Ink Master” will be tattooing at the festival, including Jesse Smith of Loose Screw Tattoo, Lalo of Lalo Tattoos and Kay Kutta. “Ink Master” is a reality television show airing on the Spike network in which tattoo artists compete in challenges assessing their tattoo and related artistic skills. This year, the festival will feature several new contests and activities, including the inaugural Little Tikes Temporary Tattoo Contest, Children’s Art Camp and the Skate Deck Contest. The Little Tikes Tattoo Contest (ages 12 and under) will take place on Sunday with up to 30 participants receiving a ribbon. First, second and third place will receive trophies. The Children’s Art Camp will offer kids an opportunity to make their

own art and explore other creative activities. Finally, the Skate Deck Contest will feature 20 skateboard decks decorated by tattoo artists. Attendees will have the chance to vote for their favorite design. The winning artist will receive all 20 decks. Another highlight of the festival is the 2nd annual Miss Hampton Roads Pin-Up Girl Contest. Voting is currently underway at www.FM99.com. Of the submissions, nine candidates will be chosen to compete at the ﬁnals, to be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday with over $1,500 in cash and prizes, including $500 cash for ﬁrst place. Interested parties should submit photos at http://

■ festival prices • $25 for a single-day ticket • $45 for a Weekend Pass that includes all three days • $35 for a Military Weekend Pass • Children 12 and under are free

fm99.upickem.net/engine/YourSubmission. aspx?contestid=82292. Contestants are encouraged to dress in pin-up inspired garb of the 50s, 60s and 70s. Other highlights of this year’s festival include daily categorized tattoo contests, art vendors, tattoo supply vendors, a Shoot the Freak Paintball Game and more. For the second year in a row, Team TDH will demonstrate the art of human suspension with several do-not-miss performances. For more information on the Hampton Roads Tattoo Arts Festival, call 484-1319, email hrtattoofest@yahoo.com, or check out www.hrtattoofest.com.

■ festival hours • Friday, March 1 – Noon to midnight • Saturday, March 2 – 10 a.m. to midnight • Sunday, March 3 – Noon to 8 p.m.

The Virginia Living Museum’s changing exhibit gallery is proud to announce “Through the Eyes of the Eagle: Illustrating Healthy Living for C Children” from Feb. 23 through April 28. This eexhibit features 65 original watercolors of Native American scenes and colorful characters illustratA iing health and diabetes prevention messages for children. Wise animal characters engage young children in celebrating the joys of physical activity and healthy eating as they learn about diabetes prevention from their elders. Young visitors can learn the importance of physiccal health as they follow along to a ﬁve minute exerccise video mimicking animal movements. A handson play kitchen teaches young visitors about proper o nutrition and how to prepare a balanced meal. n The Eagle uses the time-honored Native Americcan tradition of storytelling to pass on tribal culture aand teach lessons of life. Although the Eagle books target American Indian and Alaska Native children aages four to nine, the stories are universal and have a wide appeal. The stories were written by Georgia Perez of Nambe Pueblo and illustrated by Patrick Rolo, Band River Band of Ojibwe; and Lisa Fiﬁeld, Oneida Tribe of Wisconsin, Black Bear Clan. The series includes four books: “Through the Eyes of the Eagle,” “Knees Lifted High,” “Plate Full of Color,” “Tricky Treats.” The books were developed by Centers for Disease Control (CDCs) Native Diabetes Wellness Program in collaboration with the Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee. The Eagle Books are a series of four children’s books for Native American children and others interested in healthy living. The books promote type 2 diabetes prevention and encourage a return to traditional ways, including physical activity and healthy eating. The series was developed by the CDC and Prevention’s Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT), in collaboration with the Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee and the Indian Health Service, in response to the burden of diabetes among Native Americans and the lack of diabetes prevention materials for children. For more information, visit www.thevlm.org.

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Virginia Beach, the wait is over. Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will perform at Farm Bureau Live for one night only on July 13 at 8 p.m. as part of Jimmy Buffett’s “Songs from St. Somewhere” Tour 2013. Tickets will go on sale on Feb. 22. Local Parrotheads won’t want to miss their chance to soak in the full Margaritaville experience. “We are absolutely thrilled to have music icon Jimmy Buffett back at Farm Bureau Live atVirginia Beach,” said General Manager Tabatha Webster. “Jimmy Buffett concerts are legendary, truly the must-see concert of this summer.” Buffett will be going back into the studio soon to record a new album, tentatively titled “Songs from St. Somewhere,” to be released on Mailboat Records. Last summer, he released a new CD/DVD on Mailboat Records called

Courtesy photo Jimmy Buffett’s “Songs from St. Somewhere” Tour is scheduled to visit Virginia Beach on July 13. Tickets go on sale Feb. 22.

“Welcome to Fin City,” which was recorded at two Las Vegas concerts. Both the CD/DVD and the Blu-Ray/CD contain 14 songs and 15 videos which includes the previously unreleased bonus video of “Elvis Presley Blues.” Tickets will be available at Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets, or charge by phone at (800) 745-3000. Ticket prices subject to applicable fees.

Tidewater Arts Outreach invites unsigned singer/ songwriters of all ages and musical styles to compete in the Emerging Artist Contest. The winner will be named the Sea Level Singer/Songwriter Festival Emerging Artist of the year. To help prepare interested singer/songwriters, Tidewater Arts Outreach will offer “Best Foot Forward,” a music workshop scheduled for Feb. 24 from 1 to 3 p.m. at School of Rock (430 Boush St., Norfolk). The workshop will help aspiring musicians improve their writing and presentation skills for competitive situations. It is open to contest entrants, as well as the general public. Presented by guitarist Larry Berwald and 2012 Emerging Artist contest winner Nate Sacks, the workshop will include instruction on songwriting and recording as well as a review of judging criteria for the contest. Workshop admission is $10 ($5 for Emerging Artist entrants), payable by cash or check to Berwald on the day of the event. Advance registration is required via email at tolarryberwald@gmail.com. To enter this year’s Emerging Artist Contest, participants can visit TWartsOutreach.org and click the

Prior to this year’s Emerging Artist Contest, scheduled for April 6 at Attucks Theater, Tidewater Arts Outreach will offer a music workshop Feb. 24 from 1 to 3 p.m. at School of Rock (430 Boush St., Norfolk).

“Sea Level Festival” icon. The site includes eligibility requirements and a timeline of events. Ten semiﬁnalists will be chosen to perform one song each at the Emerging Artist Contest, which will be held April 6 at the Attucks Theater. That evening, a panel of judges will choose three ﬁnalists to perform a second song and then select the winner. Festival sponsor Seven Venues will invite the winner to headline a show in the Attucks Theater 2014 Discovery Series. The winner also will be a guest on Hunter at Sunrise (WHRV HD3), The Hampton Roads Show on WAVY TV and Out of the Box (WHRV FM 89.5), and will receive studio time and photography services.

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Our Story, Our Time: Hampton’s historic African-American churches HAMPTON

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Celebrating Clifford’s birthday ■

When: March 2, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ■ Where: Virginia Air and Space Center, 600 Settlers Landing Rd., Hampton ■ For more information, contact: 727-0900, or visit www.vasc.org Clifford the Big Red Dog, along with his friends, will visit for a “paws-on-fun” event in celebration of Clifford’s 50th birthday. There will be various party games for all the children along with opportunity to make party hats countless other Clifford party favors. Hampton Public Library will host a storytime session with the children in support of Read Across America Day. At Noon, the celebration continues with the enjoyment of a birthday cake and ice cream for all, along with the opportunity to win a free birthday party.

“The History and Importance of African-American Churches in Hampton” is the subject of the Hampton History Museum’s “Our Story, Our Time” oral history program, taking place on Feb. 28, from 7 to 8 p.m. Enslaved men and women seeking independence from white authority established their own churches during the Civil War and turbulent Reconstruction Era in Hampton. These churches grew rapidly due to the presence of Union troops in Hampton at a time when thousands of refugees ﬂocked to the area. One of these houses of worship, First Baptist Church (established in 1863 in the town’s Pee Dee section), was becoming a place of inﬂuence not only in the city, but throughout the state. One of its early pastors, William Taylor, a former slave, became one of most prominent black men in Hampton. Gen. Samuel Armstrong, founder of what is now Hampton University, laid the cornerstone of the church’s newly constructed building on North King St. Another black congregation was formed in 1865. Queen Street Baptist was founded by refugees who relocated from Williamsburg. With a membership quickly increasing to more than 600, the church became a familiar landmark at the corner of Armistead and Queen St.

Courtesy photo The historic 2nd Baptist Queen St. Church in Hampton.

The churches were centers of spiritual, social and political life. During the Jim Crow period and the emerging civil rights movement, the churches served as bulwarks against racial segregation. By 1985 there were 25 Baptist churches in the town which had predominately black memberships. During the “Our Story, Our Time” program, speakers will address the importance of these black sanctuaries, their impact on the shaping of African-American culture and their contribution to the

building of Hampton. Speakers include: ■ Dr. Colita Nichols Fairfax, Historian and author of Hampton in the Black America Series, Arcadia Press ■ Dr. Richard W. Wills, Sr., Pastor, First Baptist Church of Hampton, established in 1863. Dr. Wills was the Senior Pastor of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church, Montgomery, Ala. ■ Rev. Andre P. Jefferson, Sr., the 47th pastor of the historic Bethel African Methodist Church established in 1864 ■ Dr. William B. Wiggins, Former Chair of History Department, Hampton University. Attendees are encouraged to share their own memories to be videotaped for posterity. Admission into “Our Story, Our Time” will include entry into the Hampton History Museum’s galleries. Cost is free for museum members and $3 for non-members. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The Hampton History Museum is located at 120 Old Hampton Ln. in Downtown Hampton. There is plenty of free parking in the garage across from the museum. For more information, call 727-1610, visit online at www.hamptonhistorymuseum.org, or like Hampton History Museum on Facebook.

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Virginia Beach SPCA to host spay/neuter days

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The Virginia Beach SPCA is excited to announce the celebration of World Spay Day and Spay/Neuter Month throughout the last two weeks of February. Make an appointment to get your pet spayed or neutered at a low cost, or walk-in to get your pet up-to-date with vaccinations on the Virginia Beach Neuter Scooter in Norfolk, or Virginia Beach between Feb. 18 - 26. Norfolk residents are in for a special treat on Feb. 26, as all spays and neuters are free thanks to Friends of Norfolk Animal Care and Control. The VBSPCA Neuter Scooter will stop at Lambert’s Point Community Center, 1251 West 42nd Street in Norfolk. Contact the VBSPCA Neuter Scooter at 323-SPAY (323-7729) to set up an appointment and learn of all participating locations. The VBSPCA is also hosting its annual Spayghetti Beneﬁt Dinners across Hampton Roads to celebrate Spay/Neuter Month. With various locations across Southside Hampton Roads, some of our local favorites will host Spayghetti Dinner nights. Portions of all proceeds for the evening’s meals at each location are given back to the Virginia Beach SPCA in support of Spay/Neuter month. Check the Virginia Beach SPCA website for a complete schedule including all dates and participating locations at www.vbspca.com, For more information, contact the Virginia Beach SPCA at 427-0070.

Feb. 21, 4 to 5:30 p.m. ■ Where: JEB Fort Story Library ■ For more information, contact: 422-7525 or 422-7548

East Coast All-Seabee Reunion ■ When: Feb. 22 - 24 ■ Where: Crowne Plaza

Hampton Marina Hotel in Downtown Hampton ■ For more information, contact: Bruce MacDougall at (804) 921-4753, or seabeemacd40@comcast.net, or visit www.vietnam-era-seabees.org Notable guest speakers for this year’s conference include military author Joe Buff; Capt. William “Bill” C. Hilderbrand, President-CEC/Seabee Historical Foundation; Joseph “Joe” P. Leahy III, Seabee Memorial Scholarship Association; and Patrick Guarnieri, Seabee Det. Charlie. The cost is $50 in advance, $55 at the door, and $25 for children under 18 years old.

Rhythms of Africa returns ■ When: Feb. 23, 2 p.m. ■ Where: Nauticus, One Waterside

Dr., Norfolk ■ For more information, contact: 664-1000, or visit www.nauticus.org In honor of Black History Month, Rhythms of Africa returns. Learn about the nations of Africa through stories and music presented by Griot Felix Simmons. Included in regular Nauticus admission.

Big Buggy Bash ■ When: Feb. 23, 10 to 11:30 a.m. ■ Where: Norfolk Botanical Garden,

6700 Azalea Garden Rd., Norfolk ■ For more information, contact: 441-5830, or visit www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org Bug out with insect inspired crafts, music and games. Learn interesting facts about your favorite creepy crawlies here in the Garden.

February is the month to celebrate love, and adoptable dogs and cats want you to know that your “purrfect” four-legged match is just waiting to meet you at two upcoming adoption events. Suffolk Humane and Suffolk Animal Care are sponsoring back-toback events in February to give people the opportunity to ﬁnd their perfect match in a furry best friend. The ﬁrst, on Feb. 23, will be at the PetSmart Charities Adoption Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Chesapeake Square PetSmart store, 4300 Portsmouth Blvd., Chesapeake. Next, on Feb. 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., adoptable animals will be available at the North Suffolk PetSmart store, 6243 College Dr., Suffolk. “It’s a wonderful time to adopt a pet, and we hope everyone will come out and meet them on one of these days,” said Lee Murphy, adoptions and foster coordinator for Suffolk Humane. “We hope that people will come see them, give them some love and attention and maybe take a new best friend home.” “We have so many loving pets who want nothing more than to have someone to love,” said Debie Jefts, shelter manager for Suffolk Animal Control. “We hope people will come meet our wonderful pets at the PetSmarts on the adopt-a-thon weekend.” The Suffolk Humane Society is

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dedicated to promoting the welfare of companion animals in the community through sponsoring spay/neuter programs, placing homeless animals in loving permanent homes and providing quality humane education with an emphasis on responsible pet ownership. Visit online at www.SuffolkHumaneSociety.com each week to get the latest information about the group’s activities, including the 5th annual Mutt Strut Dog Walk and Festival on May 5, and to view the up-to-date photos of the adoptable animals at Suffolk Animal Control, 124 Forest Glen Dr. Suffolk. For more information, call Suffolk Humane 538-3030.

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Spring planetarium shows ■ When: Feb. 23 through April 28 ■ Where: Virginia Living Museum,

524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News ■ Cost: Tickets are $4 plus museum admission ■ For more information, contact: 595-1900, or visit www.thevlm.org Choose among three shows in the museum’s Abbitt Planetarium. Enjoy an exciting and often humorous version of the classic Greek legend of Orion in “Legends of the Night Sky Orion.” A staff astronomer takes a tour of the current night sky in “Virginia Skies.” The planetarium is open Wednesday through Sunday.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Healthy Heart Aerobathon ■ When: Feb. 23, 9 to 11 a.m. ■ Where: NSA HR (NMCP), Riverview Fitness ■ For more information, contact: 953-7144

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The Professional Bull Riders will return to the Hampton Coliseum on March 9 at 7:30 p.m. Fans will witness thrilling eight-second rides and jawdropping wrecks throughout the adrenaline-soaked performance as the PBR’s insanely brave cowboys risk it all against monstrous animal athletes that can weigh as much as 2,000 pounds. The Lucas Oil Touring Pro Division (TPD) provides an opportunity for riders to compete in PBR-sanctioned events to earn points toward qualifying for the nationally televised BFTS, which is comprised of the Top-35 bull riders in the world. The TPD is the developmental tour in which established veterans and newcomers compete against some of the most famous bucking bulls. More than 100 TPD events are sanctioned annually by the PBR, awarding almost $3 million in prize money. The BFTS will make 26 stops in 18 states, with the season concluding Oct. 23 - 27 in Las Vegas with the PBR Built Ford Tough World Finals, where the PBR World Champion will be crowned and awarded a $1 million bonus. The

Courtesy photo Cord McCoy has made it to the Professional Bull Riders World Finals in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2011. Aside from his riding, McCoy is also well known for having competed on the television show “The Amazing Race.”

richest bull riding event in the world, the World Finals has a total purse of more than $2 million. Tickets for the PBR show at the Hampton Coliseum cost from $10 to

$40, and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster Outlets, by phone at (800) 745-3000 and Hampton Coliseum Box Ofﬁce. All tickets increase $5 the day of the event.

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■ did you know? When you have a cold, eating spicy foods can give you a runny nose, which can be helpful because it helps break up congestion and remove irritations. For more tips on ﬁghting a cold or ﬂu, see the story below.

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KEEPING THE TREADMILLS RUNNING WHILE UNDERWAY By MCSN Daniel Schumacher USS John C. Stennis Public Affairs

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The crew aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) share 101 exercise machines stationed throughout the ship and two gyms while underway. Such use causes heavy wear and tear, potentially resulting in unsafe or broken equipment, but thanks to Sailors assigned to Stennis’ Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) division, the equipment does not stay inoperable for long. MWR is comprised of Sailors from various departments on the ship serving a six-month temporary assigned duty (TAD) billet. They assist with organizing and preparing Stennis’ MWR events as well as performing necessary maintenance and repairs of all gym spaces, equipment and exercise machines. With so many exercise machines aboard, something is usually due for maintenance or repairs, and the problem could be anything from corrosion and worn out parts to misuse and abuse of equipment. “We’re not sure which one causes more problems for our machines: people being unnecessarily rough on our machines or the wet ocean air corroding our machines from the inside out,” said Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Joseph Morrow. The majority of maintenance and repairs are done with basic household tools like screwdrivers and socket wrenches, but almost every problem with a machine requires an understanding of how the mechanics of each machine work in order to solve the problem. “I’ve been ﬁxing these machines for so long that I can sometimes tell what’s wrong with one just by listening to someone’s interpretation of how it sounded when he tried to start it,” said Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Kelly Kappel. Even with a full tool belt and a ﬁrm under-

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MCSN Daniel P. Schumacher (From left) Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Kelly Kappel, Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Joseph Morrow and Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Adam Lyons repair an elliptical exercise machine aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).

standing of the machines, a bit of muscle is usually needed to get the job done. The awkward shapes, sizes and weight of the machines make handling them a difﬁcult task which must be done with precision and care. According to the MWR Sailors, moving exercise machines around the ship is one of the most difﬁcult parts of the job and may take all day depending on a variety of factors, such as ship operations, sea state, the distance the machine needs to be moved, and the shape of the passageways. Whenever possible, the machine is taken apart and moved in pieces, but even this can be challenging. Although the work may be hard at times, the MWR Sailors agree that their efforts to keep the machines operational are worth it for both themselves and the crew. “I’m very grateful to have all of the equipment and machines out here on deployment,”

said Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Anthony Whitesides. “It’s my favorite way to relieve stress from the day and keep healthy.” Maintaining so many exercise machines over long deployments can be a hassle, but Stennis’ MWR Sailors work hard to keep them operational so the crew can stay in shape and remain active. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group (JCSCSG), consisting of Stennis, Carrier Air Wing 9, Destroyer Squadron 21, and guidedmissile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) are deployed to the U.S. 5th Feet area of responsibility to strengthen regional partnerships, sustain maritime security and support combatant commander requirements for assets in the area. For more information about JCSCSG visit www.stennis.navy.mil and www.facebook.com/ stennis74.

Who has time for sick days? Tips to ﬁght the cold, cough and ﬂu this year Brandpoint

People who have become sick report their cold and flu symptoms lasted up to six days, according to the Vicks 2nd annual Global Cough and Cold Survey. While health experts advise sick workers to stay home to avoid spreading germs, few of us can afford to take that many days off from work or home life. Fortunately, you can get by fighting cold and flu symptoms if you’re not able to take sick days. Here are some tips: 1. Take a multi-symptom medication. An estimated 80 percent of cold and flu sufferers experience more than one cold symptom, according to the survey. That’s why it is important to take a medication that can treat more than one symptom if you are experiencing multi-symptom discomfort. 2. Drink lots of fluids. Keep a bottle of water with you everywhere you go and keep

drinking throughout the day. The extra hydration not only helps keep your nose moist and helps you to breathe and rest easier ... it also helps flush toxins from your body. 3. Look for other ways to stay hydrated. Drinking fluids isn’t the only way to keep hydrated. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends using cool-moisture humidifiers to help provide relief from coughs and congestion. The great and small tool adds moisture to the air, helping to keep little noses clear. 4. Eat ... spicy, green and more. Bring on the heat! Eating spicy foods can give you a runny nose, which can be helpful because it helps break up congestion and remove irritations. Also, eating an assortment of colorful fruits and vegetables, particularly those with a high level of vitamin C, is an effective way to support your immune system. When your body is fighting off a cold or flu, it needs food to fuel your immune system. If you

have a fever, try to eat a little more to keep on the road to recovery. 5. Reach for a convenient thermometer. A high fever is often one of the ﬁrst recognizable signs of illness. If your children seem to be ill, take their temperature with a thermometer to see if they have a fever. With a squirmy sick child it may be difﬁcult to ensure accurate readings, so try noninvasive alternatives. 6. Lessen the stress. Studies have shown that elevated levels of stress can reduce the number of T cells in your body, and T cells are important to keep your immune system strong. If you’re feeling sick, have fun and relax to help you better cope with symptoms. You could also try exercise or meditation to relieve stress. The National Institutes of Health in the U.S. has stated that it’s OK to exercise even if you have a cold. The simple act of sweating helps drive out destructive germs and toxins from your body.

Unwrapping the truth about processed foods Navy Fitness

With so much focus on health and nutrition, few will disagree that a Twinkie or a bag of Cheetos are not very good for your health for a variety of reasons. But both of those are obvious examples of highly processed food items. The term processed is constantly used as a type of food item to avoid and refers to a food item being manufactured, or ingredients being added to it that may not be beneficial to our health. Instead, the focus is to eat fresh, whole and natural foods. But sometimes it’s not that simple. It’s often quite impossible to get through the day without eating at least some processed food. And although the majority of your choices should be fresh and natural, eating some processed food can be OK. Because the term processed can apply to so many things, it’s important to decipher the different levels of food processing, and to be able to decide when and what you should eat that is processed. Whether it is for your meals at home, or to fuel your workout, certain processed foods can also be beneficial. Examples of processed foods that can be beneficial in your diet include: low fat milk; all-natural almond or peanut butter spreads; frozen vegetables and fruits; as well as a variety of whole grains, such as oatmeal or brown rice. However, these choices can become unhealthy if processed differently, or if further ingredients are added. Let’s use bread as an example. In whole wheat form, bread can provide a nutritious option, but white bread and enriched wheat products add a variety of ingredients that make it a less optimal option. To better determine how processed a food is, it is important to get familiar with nutrition labels. The fewer ingredients listed on a food label, or the lack of a food label all together is a great starting point for choosing low processed foods. Another general rule is to avoid foods with ingredients that you can’t pronounce. Excess fat, sugar, or salt are three of the most common ingredients that are added to processed foods that make them undesirable choices. Starting with raw, single ingredients and making your own items is one of the best ways to know what you are eating. For additional nutrition information or related questions, contact Nicholas Aures, MS, RD, CSCS at (202) 433-0721, or by email at nicholas.aures@navy.mil

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C.W. Anderson highlights upcoming VCW match; talks trust in the business By Jonathan McLarty Contributing Writer

Greetings wrestling fans. Former National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) wrestler C.W. Anderson shared some of his time to discuss his career and upcoming match for Vanguard Championship Wrestling (VCW), March 9. Here is part two of our conversation: Jonathan McLarty: You were only in ECW for a year and a half, but this is where you made a name for yourself. What did you learn from your short time there? C.W. Anderson: I learned so much. One was really to never trust anybody in this business â€“ Paul Heyman made sure of that by the way he lied to us all those times â€“ not getting paid, but still going out there and killing ourselves for the company. I learned how to be an Anderson, I guess. Paul had us all sitting down and talking about how to be a heel or baby-face in this business. (Paul) goes, â€œIf you want to take notes on the best heel in wrestling, sit here and watch C.W. wrestle.

Iâ€™ve always liked coming up to VCW ... I go there for the good crowd, a good atmosphere and itâ€™s something I enjoy being a part of.â€? - C.W. Anderson

$150,000 to $200,000 with endorsements and things like that. JM: When the original ECW went out of business, Steve Corino had a short deal with WCW (World Championship Wrestling). Given your history with Corino, was it ever your intention to jump to WCW to possibly form the â€œExtreme Horsemen?â€? CW: The Extreme Horsemen thing never came about until MLW (Major League Wrestling). Paul had asked me, right after my Massacre on 34th Street match (with Dreamer) â€“ Would I leave him? No. â€œOh, I hear rumors you are going to WCW.â€? None of that was truth. I told him, â€œYou gave me my break. I am loyal to people that are loyal to me.â€? I wouldâ€™ve never left. I was so distraught when ECW folded â€“ I couldnâ€™t believe it. I was getting ready to sign the big contract. At the next pay-per-view, I was getting the television belt. They were holding it up for grabs and it was going to be me and Nova in the ďŹ nals. I was beating Nova (ECWâ€™s Mike Bucci, also known as â€œSuper Novaâ€?) for it and having a run with him. All of my stuff was coming together. I went into a depression spell. JM: Once Heyman exited ECW in December of 2006, you were released a month later. Were you relieved at that point given that Paul was no longer in control? CW: Absolutely. Every night I found out I wasnâ€™t working on the show, me and Stevie Richards found our way out the door â€Ś Everybody feels they deserve a push, but I wasnâ€™t getting anything â€Ś There were so many negatives, I was glad when I was released. JM: Youâ€™re coming back to VCW on March Courtesy of Jonathan McLarty 9 and youâ€™re facing off with the Commonwealth Heritage Champion Chris Escobar. What does VCW mean to you as a company? CW: Iâ€™ve always liked coming up to VCW. I hate that I couldnâ€™t attend the last show as circumstances came up where my priorities overtook it. Iâ€™ve been there a long time at VCW. I love the locker room. Most anytime that show is put on, youâ€™re going to get

That guy right there is the best heel in the business.â€? It made me strive to be more of a heel and more vicious. JM: Did Heyman have a hand in bringing you in for the rebirth of ECW (in 2006)? CW: (Tommy) Dreamer had a big hand in that. When the rebirth of ECW came and Dreamer called, my two questions were: Do I have to go to developmental? â€œNo.â€? Are you and Paul running this company? He said, â€œMe and Paul have complete control over this. Itâ€™s going to be like how ECW was. Youâ€™re going to be one of our top heels.â€? He told me the money â€“ and the money sucked â€“ but by the end of year, you could be making almost

C.W. Anderson delivers a superkick to Phil Brown during a VCW showdown.

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â– did you know? After graduating high school in 1989, C.W. Anderson was drafted by the San Diego Padres as a catcher. However, he turned down the offer to attend college. Anderson made his professional wrestling debut in December of 1993 â€“ donning a mask under the name â€œEl Chicoâ€? â€“ and has been active in the industry ever since.

some show stealers that night. Anybody in that locker room, you name them, they can be the show stealers that night. I go there for the good crowd, a good atmosphere and itâ€™s something I enjoy being a part of. JM: The last time you faced Escobar, you two had a pull-apart brawl. Iâ€™m sure you are itching to get a shot at his title. CW: The last time was the ďŹ rst time I had ever worked Esco in a singles match. I had worked him in a three-way, but never in a singles. Iâ€™m looking forward to my next one with him. There are a few titles I havenâ€™t held there. Iâ€™m a lot older in my career now and I would love to try and at least capture every one of them before my run is done. Come out to see C.W. Anderson and the rest of your local favorites at VCWâ€™s â€œLuck Is For Losersâ€? event on Saturday, March 9 in Norfolk. Visit VCW-Wrestling.com for tickets and all of the latest news. Jonathan McLarty is a contributing writer for The Flagship, as well as a local sports and event photographer. If you have any questions or comments, connect with him on Twitter (@ JonathanMcLarty).

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I was brought up to be the fastest driver, not the fastest girl.” - Danica Patrick

POLE VAULT Danica Patrick leaps to next level in historic Daytona pole victory By Rick Minter Universal Uclick

For the first three days of Speedweeks at Daytona, all the buzz was about Danica Patrick and what she was doing off-track, specifically her romance with fellow Sprint Cup rookie Ricky Stenhouse Jr. But after pole qualifying for the 55th annual Daytona 500 on Feb. 17, the talk shifted to her activities on the track. She made NASCAR history by turning a lap at 196.434 miles per hour to win the pole for the 500. She became the first woman to win the pole for a race in the series now known as Sprint Cup. And she became the first driver since Jimmie Johnson in 2002 to win the pole for the sport’s most prestigious race in their rookie season. Patrick broke the qualifying record for females held by Janet Guthrie, who qualified ninth at Bristol and Talladega in 1977. She will start the 500 alongside outside pole-sitter Jeff Gordon, and the remainder of the starting lineup will be determined

Danica Patrick, driver of the No.10 Chevrolet, celebrates with crew chief Tony Gibson after qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500, Feb. 17.

after Thursday’s Budweiser Duels. Like many a Daytona pole winner before her, Patrick gave much of the credit to her crew, led by veteran crew chief and Daytona Beach resident Tony Gibson. “I appreciate the recognition, but it really falls, as I think I said before I went out on the track, 90 percent on Tony [Gibson] and his guys, everybody that gives me the car to go out there and be fast, and maybe 10 percent on me,” said Patrick. “All I have to do is think about going out there, being smooth, not letting the car bind up, running on that yellow line.” “Outside of that, I think it shows how well-prepared Tony and everybody was, how strong the Hendrick engines are, how good the new Chevy SS is. We’ve been fast since practice in January.” Gibson said Patrick, who will start on the pole for the first Budweiser Duel qualifying race on Thursday and on the pole for the Daytona 500 no matter where she finishes in the Duel, understated her contribution to the final result. “It’s more than 10 percent because you can put a good product out there, but if you don’t have the person to drive it, put everything else together, it can really damage your day,” he said. “We just gave her a product that was really good and she took it the rest of the way. It’s more than 10 percent, I promise you. It’s 50/50.” Gibson also pointed out that Patrick had a lot on the line, not just because of her gender, but because of her lack of a guaranteed starting spot for the 500. “I’m proud of her,” he said. “I know there was a lot of pressure on her to come here and qualify well, in the top six, to lock us in. I’m proud of her to carry that weight on her shoulders. She didn’t falter. She did everything right. She hit her marks, hit her marks on the shifts, and here we are.” Patrick, who also made history for women by leading laps in the Indianapolis 500 and by winning an Indy car race in Japan, attributed her record-breaking racing career in large part to fast cars, to her upbringing and

to her ability to perform at a high level while under the glare of the spotlight that comes with being a highproﬁle female performer in a mostly male sport. “First and foremost, I grew up with good values and good goals,” she said. “I was brought up to be the fastest driver, not the fastest girl. That was instilled in me from very young, from the beginning.” “Then I feel like thriving in those moments where the pressure’s on, has also been a help for me. I also feel like I’ve been lucky in my career to be with good teams and have good people around me. I don’t think any of it would have been possible without that.” “For those reasons, I’ve been lucky enough to make history, be the ﬁrst woman to do many things. I really just hope that I don’t stop doing that. We have a lot more history to make. We are excited to do it.”

Photos courtesy of NASCAR Danica Patrick (right), driver of the No. 10 Chevrolet, with her Pole Award, and Jeff Gordon, driver of the No. 24 Chevrolet, with his Front Row Award after qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.

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Admirals host Military Appreciation Night at Scope Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Captain Joey Morimina (left); U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. David Post from Wounded Warrior Battalion-East, NMCP Detachment (center); the original Admiral, Dennis McEwen (back); Norfolk Admirals Captain Nate Guenin (right) at the Norfolk Scope Arena for Military Appreciation Night, Feb. 8, presented by USAA. The ﬁrst 2,500 fans through the gates received Admirals thundersticks, courtesy of Tim Horton’s. The Admirals muscled past the Penguins in the third period, winning 4-1.

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BELLATOR 90 Feb. 21, 10 p.m., Spike Featured bouts: Rad Martinez vs. S. Shamhalaev Mo Lawal vs. Emanuel Newton Bryan Baker vs. Douglas Lima Jacob Noe vs. Ben Saunders UFC 157 Feb. 23, 8 p.m., FX; 10 p.m., PPV Featured bouts: Ronda Rousey vs. Liz Carmouche Dan Henderson vs. Lyoto Machida Urijah Faber vs. Ivan Menjivar Court McGee vs. Josh Neer Josh Koscheck vs. Robbie Lawler BELLATOR 91 Feb. 28, 10 p.m., Spike Featured bouts: Christian M’Pumbu vs. Attila Vegh Saad Awad vs. Will Brooks Jason Fischer vs. David Rickels M. Khasbulaev vs. Marlon Sandro ■ All cards are subject to change.

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FOR THE 2013 HEROES AT HOME MILITARY SPOUSE AWARDS

All nominees will be recognized by our local business and military communities at the awards luncheon on May 9th where we will announce the 10 ﬁnalists and the 2013 Heroes of Home Military Spouse of the Year! The Heroes at Home Military Spouse of the Year will be chosen from nominees provided by active duty personnel from all branches of the military, spouse support groups, charitable organizations, friends and family.

PRESENTED BY:

2012 Heroes at Home Military Spouse of the Year

TONI E. HALL Spouse of CMSGT Ronald S. Hall Jr., 30th Intelligence Squadron Joint Base Langley-Eustis

NOMINATE YOUR HERO TODAY! ALL NOMINEES will be honored by our local business and military communities at awards luncheon on May 9th where we will announce the 10 ﬁnalists and the 2013 Heroes at Home Military Spouse of the year!

DEADLINE FOR ENTRY IS MARCH 22ND

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Snitch » In this fast-paced action thriller, Dwayne Johnson (right) stars as a father whose teenage son is wrongly accused of a drug distribution crime and is looking at a mandatory minimum prison sentence of 10 years. Desperate and determined to rescue his son at all costs, he makes a deal with the U.S. attorney to work as an undercover informant and inﬁltrate a drug cartel on a dangerous mission, risking everything, including his family and his own life.

Dark Skies From the producers of “Paranormal Activity,” “Insidious” and “Sinister” comes “Dark Skies,” a supernatural thriller that follows a young family living in the suburbs. As husband and wife Daniel and Lacey Barret witness an escalating series of disturbing events involving their family, their safe and peaceful home quickly unravels. When it becomes clear that the Barret family is being targeted by an unimaginably terrifying and deadly force, Daniel and Lacey take matters in their own hands to solve the mystery of what is after their family.

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Friday, Feb. 22 6 p.m. – Mama (PG-13) 9 p.m. –The Last Stand (R) Saturday, Feb. 23 3 p.m. – Free Sneak Preview: Jack the Giant Slayer 3D (PG-13) 7 p.m. – Broken City (R) Sunday, Feb. 24 1 p.m. – Jack Reacher (PG-13) 4 p.m. –The Last Stand (R) 7 p.m. – Silver Linings Playbook (R) NAS Oceana, Aerotheater – 433-2495

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Broken City (R): In this modern noir from director Allen Hughes, Mark Wahlberg stars as BillyTaggart, a NewYork City private eye struggling to get his deadbeat clients to pay when he gets a call from Mayor Hostetler (Russell Crowe). His honor remembers Taggart from seven years ago when, as a cop, the young man shot a rapist who had been exonerated on a technicality. Back then, the mayor told Taggart he was a hero, but he was still forced off the job due to the public outcry and some incriminating evidence that never saw the light of day. Now the mayor needs someone he can trust to ﬁnd out if his wife (Catherine Zeta-Jones) is having an affair – a fact that could cause him considerable trouble seeing as Election Day is just a week away. AsTaggart digs for the truth, he uncovers layers of political corruption and discovers he himself is nothing more than a pawn in a much bigger game.

Friday, Feb. 22 7 p.m. – Broken City (R) Saturday, Feb. 23 1 p.m. – Mama (PG-13) 4 p.m. – Jack Reacher (PG-13) 7 p.m. – Django Unchained (R) Sunday, Feb. 24 1 p.m. –The Last Stand (R) 4 p.m. – Silver Linings Playbook (R) 7:30 p.m. – Zero DarkThirty (R)

TXT2CONNECT for up-to-date movie schedules, free sneak preview announcements and other special events and offers. It’s easy! Just text JEBTHEATER (for Gator Theater) or OCDNTHEATER (for Aerotheater) to phone number 30364. Admission to all movies is only $2 per person at Aerotheater and $3 for Gator Theater. Children ages two and younger are admitted free. Patrons 17 years of age or younger must be accompanied by a paying adult to attend all R rated movies. Doors open approximately one hour before showtimes. Schedule is subject to change. Payment for movie admission and concessions is by cash only. www.cnic.navy.mil/CNRMA/ FleetFamilyReadiness/ThingstoDo/ Entertainment/Movies

Serving military families in the Hampton Roads area The Virginia Beach WIC Program offers nutritious foods, education and breastfeeding support. For more information about locations and income eligibility, call 518-2789 or visit www.healthyvb.com. Please mention this ad when scheduling your appointment.

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Awesome 2-story transitional with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Gorgeous granite countertops in kitchen. 2-Zone heating and air. Maggie Rountree 285-7391

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Waterview

$200,000

Beautifully remodeled ranch in a great neighborhood. 3 bedrooms and 2 full bath, large fenced yard with decks. Jennifer Gartrell 438-2750 www.jennifergartrell.com

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Great Opportunity to own this delightful 5 bedroom, 2 bath home in Historic area. Located on a corner lot of a park-lined street with a big wrap-around porch and lots of renovation done in 2009! Over 2,400 square feet! Close to bases and just steps to historic downtown! See more photos at www.charleegowin.com Charlee Gowin 481-8433 or 434-5859

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March deadlines for scholarship applications quickly approaching Military-only scholarships support air, surface, sub communities NORFOLK

Congratulations … you’ve graduated high school and are now in the process of taking your education to the next level. You’ve chosen the perfect college, researched majors and have taken all the right classes along the way, including Advanced Placement and extracurricular activities. You’ve even written your college essays and studied diligently for your Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American College Tests (ACT). But now you are faced with one of your biggest challenges … finding the means to pay for your pending degree. With the cost of a college education continuing to rise, most students consider various types of financial assistance, including personal savings, family contributions, scholarships, grants and/or student loans. According to recent collegedata.com survey on college pricing, a “moderate” college budget for an in-state public college for the 2012 - 2013 academic year averaged $22,261. A moderate budget at a private college averaged $43,289. Included in these costs are: tuition, fees and other expenses, such as housing, meals, books, school supplies and more. These costs may seem a bit daunting, but for those in the air, surface, sub communities, there are many military-only options available to help mitigate the financial burden. If you are currently shopping for potential scholarship opportunities, the following foundations may offer a college funding solution that could be the right fit for you. However, keep in mind that application deadlines are approaching quickly. Surface Navy Association Vice Adm. Robert L. Walters Scholarship Application deadline: March 1 If you are a Surface Warrior, your family members may be eligible for scholarship assistance from the Surface Navy Association (SNA). SNA scholarship recipients can receive $2,000 per year for a total of $8,000 per person over four years, as long as the candidate maintains a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) and meets eligibility requirements for renewal. SNA scholarships may be used for studies in an accredited undergraduate or postgraduate institution. Full-time status may be waived in the case of spouses as long as they maintain a course load of six semester hours. Members can be serving, retired or honorably discharged, and must have a Surface Warfare Officer pin, or Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist pin. There is no minimum service period for children or spouses of personnel who died on active duty while serving in a surface ship or cutter. Qualified members must serve for a minimum of three years on surface ships of the U.S. Navy, or in the U.S. Coast Guard – officer or enlisted – with a permanent Cutterman’s pin. The three years do not need to be consecutive, but must have been served on active duty. Surface ships include: carriers, combatants, amphibious, service force, mine force, tenders and U.S. Coast Guard cutters of all classes. Visit www.navysna.org/SNA/Awards/ Scholarship/ApplicationIndex.htm for more information.

Important Dates ■ Surface Navy Association

VADM Robert L. Walters Scholarship

March 1: Application deadline. Visit www.navysna.org/SNA/Awards/ Scholarship/ApplicationIndex.htm for more information, or call (800) 628-9762. ■ HR ALA Scholarship

March 31: Application deadline. Notiﬁcation letters to all applicants will be mailed in April. Visit www.hralascholarship.com for more information, or call 546-0920. ■ Dolphin Scholarship

March 15 : Completed applications and all required documents must be on premises. Notiﬁcation letters to all applicants will be mailed by the end of April. Visit www.dolphinscholarship.org for more information, or call 671-3200 ext. 111. ■ Wings Over America

Scholarship

March 1: Pre-qualification form must be postmarked. No faxed or emailed prequalification forms will be accepted. April 1: Full application must be postmarked. Visit www.wingsoveramerica.us for more information, or call 671-3200 ext. 117. ■ Anchor Scholarship

March 1: Eligibility application deadline. April 1: Scholarship application deadline. Visit www.anchorscholarship.com for more information, or call 671-3200 ext. 116.

Hampton Roads American Logistics Association Scholarship Application deadline: March 31 Hampton Roads American Logistics Association (ALA) Scholarship awards 10 scholarships in the amount of $1,500 to students who are the children of active duty, inactive/active duty reserves or retired military personnel (to grade of captain/colonel equivalent), resale personnel (NEXCOM, DeCA, U.S. Coast Guard, AAFES, Marine Corps) or ALA members who reside in the Hampton Roads area. Applicants should be in the top 35 percent of their high school class and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applicants must also be a permanent U.S. resident and be less than 21 years of age. The scholarship is disbursed in a single payment to the institution of higher learning that the recipient attends. Winning applicants will be awarded a scholarship check at a special reception in May. For more information, visit www.hralascholarship.com.

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Dolphin Scholarship Foundation Application deadline: March 15

to receive assistance for up to four years of college. Last year, this scholarship fund assisted 50 talented dependents, and scholarships can only be used for tuition and tuition based fees charged by the college. Reserve Officer Candidate Program (full scholarship students, including service academies) or any other full scholarship recipients are not eligible. Awards are made on the basis of scholastic proficiency, extracurricular activities, community contributions, life experience and character of the applicant. WOASF requires students to pre-qualify for scholarship funds before submitting a scholarship application. The purpose of this pre-qualification screening is to establish eligibility based on both the applicant’s dependent status and the applicant’s sponsor’s service. No faxed or emailed pre-qualification forms will be accepted. Pre-qualification forms are available online. Visit www.wingsoveramerica.us for more information.

Dolphin Scholarship Foundation (DSF) awarded 30 new scholarships in 2012. Their scholarship is renewable (without reapplication), so a total of 115 scholarships for $3,400 each were paid. This year, 29 new scholarships will be awarded, for a total of 116 to be paid for the upcoming academic year. Each recipient may potentially receive a total of $13,600 for up to eight semesters of undergraduate study. The number of new awards granted each year is determined by graduation/attrition of current Dolphin Scholars and donations, and their scholars are selected based on academic performance, community and school involvement and financial need. This year, the DSF application and selection process are completely online. They have created a combined Submarine Force scholarship site, where with one application, their scholars can apply for five different scholarships for which they might qualify: DSF, USSVI (U.S. Subvets, Inc), Laura W. Anchor Scholarship Foundation Bush Scholarship, Nautilus Scholarship and Eligibility application deadline: March 1 Bowfin Scholarship. Visit www.dolphinscholarship.org for The Anchor Scholarship Foundation more information. The new application web- (ASF) is available to dependents of service site is located at www.subforcescholarship. members who have served a minimum of six org. years in a unit under the administrative control of Commander, Naval Surface Forces, Wings Over America U.S. Atlantic Fleet or U.S. Pacific Fleet. You Scholarship Foundation must attend, or plan to attend an accredited Pre-qualification form four-year college or university and intend to postmarked: March 1 work toward a BS or BA degree to be eligible for this award. The Wings Over America Scholarship In 2012, ASF awarded 35 scholarships Foundation (WOASF) offers college schol- – 34 were in the amount of $2,000; the adarships to dependent children and spouses ditional was a $5,000 Rear Adm. James G. of military members from the U.S. Navy’s Prout III Memorial Scholarship that supaviation community. WOASF has increased ports Surface Navy families in San Diego, its support of Navy families every year since Calif. its inception in 1987, totaling $635,000 to date. In addition to more than 40 yearly Editor’s note: Please visit the appropriate awards, WOASF also offers four renewable scholarship websites for specific details and scholarship awards, which allow recipients eligibility requirements.

NMCRS offers scholarships, Give your child a head start interest-free educational loans in math, science and beyond Press Release Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society

ARLINGTON, VA.

Applications for the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) educational scholarships and interestfree loans for the 2013-2014 academic year are available and can be downloaded at www.nmcrs.org/education. Students eligible to apply include spouses or children (under the age of 23) of Sailors and Marines who: ■ Are on active duty ■ Are retired ■ Died on active duty or in a retired status Consideration for selec-

tion is based on scholastic ability and financial need. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or full-time (minimum 12 credit hours) college students working toward their first undergraduate degree. Applications must be received at NMCRS by May 1, unless the due date on the application states otherwise. “During these tough economic times, our educational assistance continues to help Navy and Marine Corps families reach their goal of attending college,” said Beverly Langdon, NMCRS education program

manager. The NMCRS Education Program has provided scholarships and interest-free loans totaling more than $60 million to more than 50,000 students over the last 30 years. It is based on the society’s mission “to provide financial, educational and other assistance.” The program is supported entirely by donations and bequests to NMCRS. For more information on the NMCRS Education Program, visit www. nmcrs.org/education, or email education@nmcrs. org.

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Throughout the busy school year, many high school students across the country take steps to explore college and other post-graduation opportunities. In fact, in today’s challenging economic climate and competitive job market, it has become increasingly important to begin planning for future careers at an early age. One area that is particularly ripe for opportunity is in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), and it is estimated that there will be a need to fill more than 1.2 million STEM jobs in the U.S. by 2018. Despite the promise these career paths offer, less than one-third of eighth graders in this country are proficient in mathematics and science, and fewer than 15 percent of U.S. undergraduates receive science or engineering degrees. This academic lag has resulted in the

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