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Navy Band Northeast kicks-off Fleet Week New York festivities By MC1 Andre N. McIntyre Fleet Week New York Public Affairs
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Navy Band Northeast’s “Pops Ensemble” performed a free concert in front of the Brooklyn Central Public Library, May 18, kicking off 2015 Fleet Week New York (FWNY) festivities. FWNY, now in its 27th year, runs May 20-26. The weeklong celebration is the city’s time-honored celebration of the sea services, and an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tristate area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services. Under the direction of Lt. Gregory Fritz, Navy Band Northeast is one of 11 official bands in the U.S. Navy worldwide. The band featured a wide variety of musical styles including traditional concert band literature, pop, classical Broadway and patriotic favorites. “There is nowhere in America that has such a diverse population as New York,” said Fritz. “Fleet Week gives us an opportunity to connect with people from around the world and the people can connect with us. They get to see a side of the sea services that many have never had a chance to experience.” The band is comprised of 35 professional Navy musicians – several who are from the New York metropolitan area. “It is so much fun to come back to the city,” said Musician 2nd Class Laura Carey, a native of Hewlett, Long Island. “I grew up here and this city is rich in musical culture. As a child I had the chance to experience music from all around the world and now I have the opportunity to share in that culture while representing the Navy during Fleet Week New York.” “It’s great to be able to do what I do in the Navy and perform in my city,” said Musician 3rd Class James Dissinger, a native of Mineola, Long Island. “This is one of the highlights of my Navy experience and I hope that we are a highlight for the citizens and visitors of New York.” Fritz said the band’s concerts often instill pride and energize onlookers while they perform. “The organization is our diversity and we are performing in the largest and most diverse city in the world,” he said. “People often see the uniform and that catches people’s attention. When they hear the music they end up sitting down. Music is a universal language and it breaks down barriers and makes people interested in what we do as Sailors.”
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MC1 Andre N. McIntyre Musician 1st Class Justin Belka performs a solo as a member of Navy Band Northeast “Pops Ensemble” at the Brooklyn Public Library, May 18.
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A Sailor embraces his wife on the pier after returning on the Military Sealift Command Joint High Speed Vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1), returning after a regularly scheduled four month deployment.
people are more likely to be injured or killed from accidents related to seasonal activities such as boating, swimming, severe weather and natural disasters, grilling, and traffic incidents. The safety stand down included three guest speakers, two of whom were from the command and one state trooper from the Virginia Police Department. Homer Morris, a retired master chief and the physical security specialist at COMOPTEVFOR, was the first to speak to the crowd. During his brief, Morris spoke about hurricane preparedness. Morris touched on basic information about hurricane storms, assembling a
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With the temperature rising, baseball season is in full swing, and barbecues firing up, it can only mean one thing: spring is here and summer isn’t far behind. However, that also means people need to take the time to consider the safety aspects of this busy time of year. In the spirit of summer and safety, military and civilian personnel attached to Commander, Operational Test and Evaluation Force (COMOPTEVFOR) participated in a summer safety stand down, May 5. During the “101 Critical Days of Summer”, which runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day,
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Virginia Department of Environmental Quality recognized the Navy’s completion of construction activities in a ceremony, May 14, at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek – Fort Story (JEBLCFS). The Navy initiated cleanup activities in 1984 in an effort to reclaim land and preserve the environment. “Today’s ceremony reaffirms the Navy’s commitment to responsible stewardship to our nation’s natural resources and environment,” said Capt. Fran Hughlett, Commander, JEBLCFS. Waste has been removed and replaced with acres of wetlands, nature trails and a wildlife observation platform. Additionally, two landfills have been reclaimed for use as the Eagle Haven Golf Course driving range, a Moral, Welfare and Recreation baseball field and military combat exercises.
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USS HELENA RETURNS HOME FROM DEPLOYMENT The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Helena (SSN 725) returned to its homeport at Naval Station Norfolk from a deployment, May 15.
2014 SAILORS OF THE YEAR The Navy’s 2014 Sailors of theYear (SOY) were meritoriously advanced to chief petty officer during a ceremony held at the Navy Memorial, May 14.
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NEX CUSTOMERS DONATE TO NMCRS Rear Adm. Robert J. Bianchi (Ret.), chief executive officer, Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) presented a ceremonial check, May 15, to the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS), symbolizing the nearly $250,000 donated to NMCRS by NEX customers. See the full story at http://bit.ly/1FtSx3T.
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U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st. Class Peter Yokel Builder 2nd Class Brian Whelan, assigned to Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit 202, works with a Jamaican Defence Force engineer during a construction project at the Rennock Lodge All Ages School during Continuing Promise 2015.
CP-15 CREW COMPLETES MISSION STOP IN JAMAICA By MC1 Amy Kirk CP-15 Public Affairs
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The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) departed Kingston, Jamaica, May 15, after completing her third mission stop in support of Continuing Promise 2015 (CP-15). Comfort’s embarked military and non-governmental organization volunteers worked side-by-side with Jamaican military and civilian professionals to provide medical, dental, optometry and veterinary care, conduct subject matter expert exchanges (SMEE) and complete engineering projects at three schools from May 6–13. The Jamaica CP-15 mission stop was celebrated alongside Jamaican officials during a closing ceremony at the U.S. embassy, May 13, marking the completion of the nine-day mission stop. “On behalf of the over 1,000 members of the CP-15 team, thank you for your support, hospitality and generosity during our time in Jamaica in support of Continuing Promise,” said Capt. Sam Hancock, CP-15 mission commander. “We are fortunate to have worked along-
side our friends and partners, to further strengthen the enduring partnership between the United States and Jamaica. It is a partnership that enhances our shared values, interests and commitment to unity, security and stability within the region.” Guests attending the ceremony included: The U.S. Ambassador to Jamaica, the Honorable Luis Moreno; Rear Adm. Bruce Lindsey, commander, Carrier Strike Group 10; Capt. Sam Hancock, CP-15 mission commander; Capt. Christine Sears, commanding officer, medical treatment facility aboard Comfort; Capt. Robert Wiley, Comfort’s ships master; the Jamaican Prime Minister, the Honorable Portia Simpson Miller; and the Jamaican Minister of Health, the Honorable Dr. Fenton Ferguson. Partnering together, CP-15 members and Jamaican medical professionals conducted over 600 dental exams and procedures, more than 1,700 optometry exams and 110 surgeries. Overall, the CP-15 team provided primary medical care to more than 9,700 patients at medical sites set up at the National Indoor Sports Complex and the Maxfield Park Health Centre.
The CP-15 mission crew conducted SMEEs on more than 200 topics with their Jamaican counterparts. Collaboration efforts included basic life support certifications, an occupational health seminar, a veterinary presentation on livestock animal health and a preventative medicine health fair. Seabees assigned to Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit (CBMU) 202 worked with military engineers from the Jamaica Defence Force to complete renovations and improvements to Carberry Court Special School, Rennock Lodge All Ages School and Trench Town Primary School. The work included kitchen renovations, electrical upgrades and constructing a new library and chicken coop. Comfort’s chaplain’s office coordinated community relation events at the Hope Valley Experimental School, Rennock Lodge All Ages School and the Mustard Seed Communities – Jerusalem Orphanage. The U.S. Fleet Forces band, “Unchartered Waters” performed at each school, while crew members visited with children and distributed donations of stuffed animals, coloring books,
school supplies and soccer balls. Members of the ship’s choir joined the band for a performance for residents at the Ozanam Senior Citizen’s Home and other volunteers painted several rooms and the home’s dining hall. Comfort’s next mission stop is Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua. The CP-15 medical team will set up medical outreach sites at the Instituto Politechnico Heroes y Martires and the Colegio Moravo Juan Amos Comenius to provide no-cost medical and dental services to host-nation citizens. CMBU 202 has planned civic-assistance projects at the Escuela Publica Rigoberto Cabezas and the Hospital Nuevo Amanecer Enfermera Nancy Bach. Continuing Promise is a U.S. Southern Commandsponsored and U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/ U.S. 4th Fleet-conducted deployment to conduct civilmilitary operations including humanitarian-civil assistance, subject matter expert exchanges, medical, dental, veterinary and engineering support and disaster response to partner nations and to show the United States’ continued support and commitment to Central and South America and the Caribbean.
Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) participated in a joint ceremony with the armed forces of Spain honoring fallen members of the military throughout history, during a scheduled port visit in Malaga, Spain, May 7. See the full story at http://bit.ly/1B85M2O.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN’S CO SPEAKS AT API HERITAGE MONTH CEREMONY Capt. Ronald Ravelo, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), the first Filipino-American to command an aircraft carrier, spoke at a Supervisor of Shipbuilding Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage month ceremony in Newport News, May 7. See the full story at http://bit.ly/1EXF52q.
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NECC conducts DSCA Aircraft LOADEX NECC assets, recommendations of specific equipment and aircrafts were passed onto the mobility planning cell. Once approved, groups were then designated to be in charge of the equipment and process the loading plan. When the loading plan was verified, all participating personnel were brought out to the site to carry out the DSCA LOADEX. “Planning the evolution is a huge factor,” said Gillmer. “If all preparations are completed before everyone shows up at the terminal to load the gear it’s a smooth successful transition. The units did really well on this one. By realizing what we were exactly looking for we were able to accomplish our mission.” In the event a DSCA response is requested, NECC would be designated Commander, Task Force 86, and the headquarters of maritime forces to the Navy’s support coordinate. During the exercise, experts from across the commands trained together by loading, unloading and moving personnel and equipment aboard aircrafts such as the C-130 and Air Force C-5. “We’ve had the opportunity to bring in two aircrafts, a C-130 and a C-5,” said Cmdr. William Scott, officer in charge AMC Terminal. “NECC personnel loaded a great portion of their material into the aircraft as part of the exercise to hone their skills and practice their abilities to get those very large pieces of equipment into the aircrafts in accordance with the Air Force requirements,
By MC2 Heather Brown Navy Expeditionary Combat Command
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Sailors attached to Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) along with members of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VR) 64 and Air Force 709th Airlift Squadron, 512th Airlift Wing participated in a Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) Aircraft loading exercise (LOADEX) at the Navy operated Air Mobility Command (AMC) Air Terminal in Norfolk, April 28 – May 2. The DSCA aircraft LOADEX is an exercise designed to train and familiarize Sailors with rapid response capabilities to support recovery efforts and assist local authorities following manmade and natural disasters, such as industrial accidents, hurricanes and earthquakes that affect both local civilian and military populations. By using this controlled environment, Sailors will have a better understanding of how to prepare for the real event if or when it happens. “We should train as we fight, so when somebody makes a phone call that we have to support DSCA or any sort of situation worldwide we’re able to answer the call,” said Senior Chief Equipment Operator Josephine Gillmer, DSCA mobility planner. To get ready for the scenario, an initial planning conference (IPC) was held in January to determine what equipment to load and the type of transportation for the exercise. After examining
Photos by MC2 Heather Brown Naval Aircrewmen (Mechanical) 3rd Class Charles Lyle, (left) and Naval Aircrewmen (Mechanical) Airman Dareien Goens assigned to Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VR) 64, aid in loading a HMMWV and light plant onto a C-130 during a Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) aircraft loading exercise (LOADEX) at the Navy operated Air Mobility Command (AMC) Air Terminal.
Sailors assigned to Navy Cargo Handling Battalion (NCHB) 1, along with members of Air Force 709th Airlift Squadron, 512th Airlift Wing guide a frontend loader into a C-5 during a Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) aircraft loading exercise (LOADEX) at the Navy operated Air Mobility Command (AMC) Air Terminal.
Navy regulations and to do so safely.” For this exercise, Capt. Mike Sparks, commander, Coastal Riverine Group 2, was designated as the Adaptive Force Package commander and was responsible for commanding the execu-
tion of operations with all of the expeditionary elements of NECC. Sparks then explained how the Department of Defense determines and prioritizes what equipment is delivered during a DSCA event. “It’s all based upon mis-
sion tasking to define what material to choose to bring and load,” said Sparks. “Of course what you load in an aviation asset might be different from what you can or may load via convoy. What you load here has to be aero transportable, so we divide what we have to bring to the operation. Some will go by land and some will go by sea or air.” DSCA allows the unique capabilities of our Navy to be used to help our community, in support of a lead federal agency, while working with state and local authorities. The Navy’s primary goals for DSCA missions are to save lives, alleviate suffering, and protect property. “I think it’s important that we have DSCA,” said Scott. “As United States Sailors we are still members of the United States of America and even though we are wearing a uniform and perhaps
not part of the disaster that has taken place hundreds or thousands of miles away we still have a responsibility to assist in the support and recovery of those who were affected by a disaster.” Whether a disaster happens at home or on the other side of the globe, the DSCA leadership is confident that all the forces can come together and flawlessly support recovery efforts when the call is made. “CTF 86 has a clear command and control structure and assigned commanders ready to stand up an Adaptive Force Package (AFP), when requested,” said Capt. Rodney Moore, assistant chief of staff for operations. “With early mission planning, identified requirements and capabilities and continued coordination amongst stakeholders, NECC’s troops can successfully support a DSCA event.”
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■ PCU Ford christened in 2013 The aircraft carrier Precommissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) transits the James River during the ship’s launch and transit to Newport News Shipyard in 2013. Ford was christened Nov. 9, 2013, and is under construction at Huntington Ingalls Industries Newport News Shipyard.
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NAVY ANNOUNCES SUCCESSFUL TEST OF ELECTROMAGNETIC CATAPULT ON CVN 78 USS Abraham Lincoln Sailors serves as ‘Chief for a Day’
By walking in their shoes I see what they get to do in their daily tasks, see what goes on behind the scenes, and a lot of things you wouldn’t have thought
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Junior enlisted Sailors assigned to USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) gain an appreciation for their chief petty officers after walking in their shoes for a day on board the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier. Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Lisa Crocker implemented the “Chief for a Day” program on board USS Abraham Lincoln in Weapons Department at the start of the New Year as a way to apply her leadership goals and vision for her Sailors. “I implemented this program as a way to get to know my Sailors better,” said Crocker. “I have seen that my Sailors walk away from their day by gaining a better understanding of what the chiefs do on board USS Abraham Lincoln.” Crocker added that the Sailors chosen as “Chief for the Day” are provided a rare seat to view the various production, administra-
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tive and leadership assignments being managed on a day-to-day basis. “There are a lot of behind the scene work, and a lot of administrative assignments that I didn’t know about,” said Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Antonio Scales, who is assigned to Weapons Department and reflected on the general motivation received when chosen as the “Chief for the Day.” “By walking in their shoes I see what they get to do in their daily tasks, see what goes on behind the scenes, and a lot of things you wouldn’t have thought of.” Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Terrance Parks, who works with Crocker, believes the initiative is improving the overall morale in their department. “From my understanding, the morale has definitely gone up because the Sailors see a little more of the big picture and it has a positive effect on them,” said Parks. For more news from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), visit www.navy.mil/local/ cvn72/.
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The Navy conducted the first-ever, shipboard, fullspeed catapult shots using the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) aboard the aircraft carrier Precommissioning Unit (PCU) Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), Naval Sea Systems Command announced May 15. EMALS is a carrier-based launch system designed to expand the operational capability of the Navy’s future carriers to include all current and future planned carrier aircraft. The recent test shots, known as “no-loads” because no aircraft or other loads were attached to the launching shuttle, successfully demonstrated the integrated catapult system. Using electromagnetic technology, the system delivers substantial improvements in system maintenance, increased reliability and efficiency, higherlaunch energy capacity, and more accurate end-speed control, with a smooth acceleration at both high and low speeds. By allowing linear acceleration over time, electromagnetic catapults also place less stress on the aircraft. “This is a very exciting time for the Navy,” said Program Executive Officer for Aircraft Carriers Rear Adm. Tom Moore. “For the first time in over 60 years, we’ve just conducted 22 no load test shots using electricity instead of steam technology.” During the tests, generators within the ship produced an electric pulse, which was passed through power conditioning electronics to linear motors just below the flight deck surface. This energy allowed for the linear motors to propel the launching shuttle down the catapult track in excess of 180 knots before bringing the shuttle to a stop at the end of the track. The next phase of EMALS testing, scheduled for this summer, will involve launching “dead-loads” off of the bow of CVN 78 into the James River. “Dead-loads” are large, wheeled, steel vessels weighing up to 80,000 pounds to simulate the weight of actual aircraft. The dead-loads will be launched from each catapult using a specific test sequence to verify that the catapult and its components are operating satisfactorily. To date, PCU Gerald R. Ford is 90 percent complete and 1550 Sailors have reported for introduction and training. CVN 78 will be commissioned in March 2016.
NavyMedicine Naval Medical Center Portsmouth celebrates 107th birthday of Navy Nurse Corps By MCSN Juan Salinas-Len Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Public Affairs
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Nurses and staff at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth celebrated the 107th birthday of the Navy Nurse Corps with a cake cutting and blessing of the hands ceremony, May 13. The Navy Nurse Corps birthday is celebrated along with National Nurses Week, which is recognized annually, May 6-12. The ceremony began with Capt. Darin K. Via, commanding officer, speaking about the impact nurses have. “You are a huge part of our organization – you’re a huge part of what we do every day,” Via said. “We could not function without you, whether it’s the nurse taking care of patients by their bedside, or the practitioner who has moved on to independent practice. You fill the spectrum of jobs, duties and responsibilities across everything we do. Thank you for everything you do, not only for our patients, but for the rest of us who serve within Navy Medicine.” Then Cmdr. Charles Rowley, staff chaplain, said the prayer “Nurses Hands.” Several of NMCP’s directors and the command master
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chief read birthday wishes from the Navy surgeon general, the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery’s force master chief, and chiefs of the Nurse Corps, Medical Corps, Medical Service Corps and Dental Corps. “Navy Medicine is honored to celebrate the birthday of such an honorable group of medical professionals,” read Cmdr. Lonnie Hosea, the associate director for Nursing Services, from the letter from Vice Adm. Matthew L. Nathan, surgeon general. “Our Nurse Corps officers fly with wounded from battletorn areas; provide care in the fleet and on hospital ships; establish nursing schools, clinics, and small hospitals in remote areas of the world; and administer or command military treatment facilities worldwide. Navy nurses are professional scientists, researchers, teachers, providers and clinicians. They set the standard for military medicine, and continue to have a prominent place in our United States Navy.” Capt. Sandra Hearn, director for Nursing Services, read the letter from the chief of the Nurse Corps, Rear Adm. Rebecca McCormick-Boyle. “I want to take this opportunity to personally say ‘thank you’ to all the nurses
U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Tomarius Roberts Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Brittney Monroe, assigned to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia, conducts a subject matter expert exchange on basic life support with Jamaican nurses aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) during Continuing Promise 2015. Continuing Promise is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored and U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet-conducted deployment to show U.S. support and commitment to Central and South America and the Caribbean.
who make up the Navy nursing team – active and reserve component nurses, as well as our federal civilians and contract nurse peers,” McCormick-Boyle wrote. Without the entire team working together, we could not have met the operational and health benefit mission requirements asked of our Corps. “In keeping with this year’s National Nurses Week theme, ‘Ethical Practice, Quality Care,’ Navy nurses embrace caring, compassion and competence while delivering the highest quality care to our patients and their families,” McCormick-Boyle
continued. “Because of you, the Navy nursing team stands among the Navy’s most prominent officers and respected clinicians.” After the reading of the birthday letters, the command’s most senior nurse, Capt. Denise Johnson, and the most junior nurse, Ens. Sandra Gutierrez, cut the birthday cake. After the cake cutting, Cmdr. Charles Rowley, staff chaplain, anointed the hands of each nurse during the traditional blessing of the hands ceremony. This tradition, which is repeated at hospitals across the coun-
was established May 13, 1908, when President Theodore Roosevelt signed the Naval Appropriations Bill that authorized its creation as a unique Navy staff corps. The first 20 to graduate were known as the “Sacred Twenty,” and of them, three reported for duty at Portsmouth in April 1909. Among them was Lenah Higbee, who became chief nurse at Portsmouth, and later, the second superintendent of nurses for the Navy. For more news from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, visit www.navy.mil/local/ NMCP/.
try during National Nurses Week, blesses the hands of those who bring comfort and healing to those they touch. There are more than 4,000 Navy nurses in the Corps today, with more than 430 assigned to NMCP. The Nursing Services Directorate consists of 431 active duty, 192 civilians, 156 contractors and 12 reserve personnel. More than 50 of NMCP’s active duty nurses are deployed aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) in support of Continuing Promise 2015. The Navy Nurse Corps
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■ diver training Above: Navy Diver 1st Class Cody Bumpass, (left) assists Navy Diver 1st Class Jason Geissler, assigned to Mobile Diving Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, ascend from a dive during diver training at JEBLCFS in Virginia Beach. Left: Navy Diver 1st Class Calum Sanders assigned to MDSU 2 performs a front-step water entry during diver training at JEBLCFS in Virginia Beach.
MDSU 2 PREPARES FOR HISTORIC DIVE MC2 Heather Brown Navy Expeditionary Combat Command
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Since returning from deployment, Sailors assigned to Mobile Diving Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 have been nothing but busy, with their schedules packed with training evolutions in preparation of salvaging a 150 yearold captured enemy vessel. The Civil War ironclad CSS Georgia has resided at the bottom of the Savannah River in Georgia, since she was intentionally scuttled in 1864 by the Confederates to prevent capture and an attempt to obstruct the river. It wasn’t until over 100 years later that it was rediscovered and plans were made to begin the process of removing her from the river for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP). MDSU 2 divers have been assigned to assist the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) during SHEP, June 1–July 20, to
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Below: Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Freddie Jones hugs his children, Davien and Jaeliyah, during a homecoming celebration on the pier after returning from deployment aboard USS Helena (SSN 725).
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USS Helena returns home from deployment
MC3 Laura Hoover Cmdr. Jeffrey Lamphear, commanding officer of USS Helena (SSN 725) hugs his daughters, Celeste and Stephanie, during a homecoming celebratoin on the pier.
MCC Monique K. Meeks Chief Machinist’s Mate Brian Cooper receives the “First Hug” from his children, Jackson, 4, and Remi, 2, after returning from deployment aboard USS Helena.
■ while deployed Seven Helena Sailors advanced to petty officer third class, seven to petty officer second class and two to petty officer first class. Five babies were born stateside during the deployment.
Machinist’s Mate Second Class Zachary Jones is welcomed home by his wife, Alicia, just before meeting his three-monthold daughter, Lucy, who was born during his deployment aboard USS Helena (SSN 725).
MCC Monique K. Meeks
By Kevin Copeland Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic Public Affairs
NORFOLK
The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Helena (SSN 725) returned to its homeport at Naval Station Norfolk from a deployment, May 15. Under the command of Cmdr. Jeffrey E. Lamphear, the submarine returned from the U.S. European Command and U.S. Central Command areas of responsibility, where the crew executed the chief of naval operation’s maritime strategy in conducting maritime security operations supporting national security interests. During the deployment Helena steamed more than 38,500 nautical miles in conducting multiple missions vital to national security. In between taskings, they were able to conduct port visits in Bahrain; Gibraltar; Aksaz, Turkey; Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates; and Souda Bay, Crete, Greece. “The crew performed exceptionally well during their six-month deployment,” said Lamphear, who will relinquish command of Helena on June 15. “They demonstrated the submarine force’s professionalism and dedication while showcasing the submarine’s endurance, reach, and multi-mission capability. Without any external logistical support, the Helena crew conducted extended operations and successfully completed all mission taskings. This could not have been done without the extraordinary efforts and skills of the crew. We also enjoyed some well-deserved liberty, providing a visible demonstration of the U.S. commitment to our allies and promoting stability in the regions visited.” Despite the high operational tempo during the deployment, some the Helena crew was able to attain personal and professional milestones. “We had seven Sailors advanced to petty officer third class, seven to petty officer second class and two to petty officer first class,” said Lamphear. “We also had 29 enlisted Sailors achieve their submarine warfare qualifications and earned their silver dolphins, and had seven officers earn their gold dolphins after becoming submarine warfare qualified. “In addition, since Helena has been underway we had five babies born stateside, so the new fathers are eager to see their sons and daughters upon return. And that is what our first focus will be in returning home. We want to ensure that our Sailors get the down-time they deserve to recharge and reconnect with family and friends.” Fast-attack submarines like USS Helena are multimission platforms enabling five of the six Navy maritime strategy core capabilities – sea control, power projection, forward presence, maritime security, and deterrence. The submarine is designed to excel in anti-submarine warfare; anti-ship warfare; strike warfare; special operations; intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance; irregular warfare; and mine warfare – from open ocean anti-submarine warfare to intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance to projecting power ashore with special operation forces and Tomahawk cruise missiles in the prevention or preparation of regional crises. Helena is the 38th Los Angeles-class attack submarine and fourth ship to bear the name of the capital city, Helena, Montana. The submarine was built by the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation, Groton, Connecticut, and commissioned July 11, 1987. The 360-foot ship has a current crew compliment of 15 officers and 129 enlisted Sailors, and displaces more than 7,100 tons of water. For more news from Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic, visit www.navy.mil/local/sublant/.
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Lincoln officer presents plaque to honor pioneer aviator
Examining the future: A look at the LCS
Capt. Paul Young, commodore of Littoral Combat Ship Squadron (LCSRON) 2, informs Sailors of the missions and capabilities of both the freedom and independence class littoral combat ships at Naval Station Norfolk.
By MC3 Jesse A Hyatt Navy Public Affairs Support Element East
By MCSN Patrick Maher USS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs
NORFOLK
Cmdr. Todd D. Tavolazzi, strike operations officer assigned to USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), presented a plaque on behalf of the Hampton Roads Navy League to Capt. Bob Clark, commanding officer of Naval Station Norfolk, during a ceremony commemorating Eugene Ely at Ely Hall, May 8. Tavolazzi and Clark were joined by Capt. Ronald Ravelo, Lincoln’s commanding officer and Capt. Doug Beaver, executive officer of Naval Station Norfolk as they hung the plaque, which details the significance of Ely above a statue of his likeness in the building named for him. On Nov. 14, 1910, Ely piloted the first aircraft to take off from a ship, USS Birmingham (CL-2) in Hampton Roads. Ely would eventually land his aircraft safely on Willoughby Spit in Norfolk. “When I was stationed as a junior officer at a helicopter squadron at Naval Station Norfolk from 2006-2011, the squadrons used to stay in a duty room in Ely Hall,”
Tavolazzi said. “Every time I would pass through the lobby I would see the lonely statue of Eugene Ely with nothing to inform anyone who he was and what his significance was for the U.S. Navy, naval aviation and Naval Station Norfolk in particular.” Seeing a problem, Tavolazzi then went forward to find a solution to get Ely the recognition that he deserved. “I happened to speak to Maryellen Baldwin of the Navy League Hampton Roads about naval history and Eugene Ely during the centennial of naval aviation commemoration events in 2010 and 2011,” Tavolazzi said. “I mentioned that it was a shame that there was not an explanation of how important Eugene Ely was to naval aviation in the very building named after him.” Tavolazzi’s efforts and teamwork with the Navy League were appreciated by Naval Station Norfolk leadership. “This is the good stuff, the stuff we like to celebrate,” Clark said. “When a Sailor notices something that needs to be changed, goes out and gets it done.”
MCSN Patrick Maher Capt. Doug Beaver, executive officer of Naval Station Norfolk, Capt. Bob Clark, commanding officer of Naval Station Norfolk, Capt. Ron Ravelo, commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and Cmdr. Todd D. Tavolazzi, strike operations officer aboard Lincoln, pose during a ceremony commemorating the achievements of Eugene Ely who performed the first successful aircraft landing on USS Pennsylvania in 1911.
MARMC participates in APAT in preparation for Fiscal Year 16 availabilities By Douglas Denzine MARMC Public Affairs
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Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) project managers participated in a series of Advanced Planning Assistance Training (APAT) at McKean Defense Group located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, May 4–6. APAT is designed to define roles and responsibilities for all team members involved in a Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) availability. The training occurs prior to integrated project team development (IPTD), which begins 360 days before the start of an availability. “The APAT sets the stage for project team success,” said MARMC Commanding Officer Capt. Steven Stancy. “Each project team is unique with varying degrees of experience and knowledge, and it is important for project team members to understand each other’s role and how the team must work together as one team in order to be successful.” “We have the availability project team come in to discuss their plan for contract execution and help them improve their oversight capabilities,” said McKean Defense Group Training Consultant Wesley Wolfe. “I will get each person on the team to describe their roles and re-
sponsibilities and commit themselves to what they will accomplish for the team.” The project teams are led through a hardcopy planning procedure that outlines each step of the availability, including important milestones they will need to meet. An action item list is also established which prepares the team to go into their first IPTD. “This is a chance for team members to ask questions and to brainstorm the possible risks involved with the project. Then, we can help them mitigate those risks and find them the answers that they will need to be prepared for the availability once it starts,” said Wolfe. Commander, Navy Regional Maintenance Center began implementing this concentrated workforce development training over the past three years to allow subject matter experts to impart their experiences to the CNO availability execution teams. “The project teams that have had the APAT training have performed exceptionally well during availability execution. APAT is definitely a worthwhile event for project team and availability success,” said Stancy. MARMC is currently preparing for several CNO availabilities scheduled for fiscal year 2016, including USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), and USS Normandy (CG 60).
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Sailors from Littoral Combat Ship Squadron (LCSRON) 2, highlighted the missions and capabilities of both the freedom and independence class littoral combat ship at Naval Station Norfolk, May 13. LCS is a fast, agile, focusedmission platform designed for operation in near-shore environments, yet capable of open-ocean operation. The cost effectiveness and efficiency of the LCS can provide multiple benefits to the Navy. “If a [Arleigh Burke-class destroyer] is on an anti-piracy mission, we have 300 plus Sailors on that one mission,” said Lt. Wayne Lileks, communications officer at LCSRON 2. “If we can send an LCS, which cost significantly less
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and has roughly a third of the crew, that destroyer can focus on something else.” Presenters from LCSRON 2 discussed the challenges and benefits of serving on an LCS. With a core crew of 50 Sailors, a composite aviation detachment of 23, and a mission module crew of 15 to 20 depending on the assignment, Sailors are asked to hold multiple positions. “The opportunities outweigh the challenges,” Lileks said. “All ships will have their challenges, LCSs are no different, but the opportunity for challenging, ful-
filling work is there for every Sailor.” Surface Sailors from multiple platforms attended the event. Even for these experienced shipboard Sailors, a variety of the topics were new concepts. “I liked learning about the challenges and trails that faced the LCS platform trying to find its way into the fleet,” said Ens. John Kim, from USS Barry (DDG52). “After being here today, I really believe the LCS is an important part of the Navy's future, and I would really like to a part of that future.”
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KEARSARGE AMPHIBIOUS READY GROUP COMPLETES PMINT
Kearsarge ARG, PHIBRON 4, and 26th MEU return from exercise By MC2 Aren Everett USS Kearsarge Public Affairs
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MC2 Travis DiPerna Damage Controlman 2nd Class Keith Hunter conducts training during general quarters in the hanger bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3).
MC2 Tamara Vaughn An Army MH-47E Chinook helicopter takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is underway conducting afloat training group basic phase training.
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The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) and the Kearsarge Amphibious Readiness Group (KSGARG), Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 4 and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), returned to Norfolk, May 15, following the completion of its PHIBRON-MEU Integrated Training (PMINT) exercise. Participants in PMINT included more than 1,800 Sailors from Kearsarge, the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), and 1,400 Marines from the 26th MEU. The purpose of PMINT is to get the KSGARG familiar with coordinating efforts to effectively and efficiently accomplish a mission, according to Cmdr. Gregory Chapman, Kearsarge operations officer. “This is our first opportunity to practice as a full team,” said Chapman. “The Navy and the Marine Corps work together, embarked on board the ship, to determine what all the relationships are. [We] coordinate staff functions, plan and get to know one another, so we know what each other’s skill sets are and can properly support our mission as the amphibious ready group, other than just being a set of ships at sea.” “This allows us to work out some of the kinks and interoperability issues,” said Marine Corps Capt. Troy Edward Mitchell, 26th MEU assistant operations officer. “When we go to ARG/MEU exercise, we’ll be done with the initial task of learning the ship and can really employ assets ashore in a more timely fashion.” Sailors and Marines conducted major exercises during PMINT, including a surface raid, an air assault and a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) mission. Chapman said that although the weather challenged the execution of the exercise, the ARG was able to showcase its flexibility by coordinating and carrying out alternative plans of action, allowing the Marines to complete 47 of their 50 training objectives. “Everybody wanted to make it a success,” said Chapman. “We exposed some areas that needed to be fixed. But from an overall perspective of integration, everybody reacted well. The teamwork that we established, the flexibility that we gained after only a week and the efficiency that we were able to accomplish in that short period of time was a testament to the teamwork and professionalism of all the personnel embarked.” Chapman said the coming months will see more Navy and Marine integration with fleet synthetic training group commanders (FSTGC), ARG/MEU exercise and composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX). “I’m excited about it,” said Chapman. “We have a team that wants to do the work, and I expect that we’ll do well. That doesn’t mean it’s going to be easy, and it doesn’t mean that there won’t be hiccups and bumps along the way. But I think that with the team that we’ve got, we’ll have no problem getting through ARG/MEU exercise and COMPTUEX.” The KSGARG is scheduled to deploy later this year. For more news from USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), visit www.navy.mil/local/lhd3/.
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Service members compete in 9th annual Red, White and Blue 5K By MCSN Kaleb Staples Navy Public Affairs Support Element East
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Service members and civilians competed in the 9th Annual Red, White, & Blue 5K Run/Walk, May 16, at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown-Cheatham Annex. Proceeds from the event go to the Alliance
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Armed Forces Committee’s scholarship program for military members and their families. “This is our primary fundraiser,” said John S. Garay, chair of the Alliance Armed Forces Committee. “We raise money for the Soldier and Sailor of the Year awards, as well as our scholarship program.” More than 250 runners participated in the race, giving locals a unique opportunity to
interact with the military. “This is a great chance for the running community and the military community to come together,” said Navy Capt. Greg Dawson, the top military runner who placed 5th overall. “I’m part of both, so it’s a nice synchronization of the two.” This year’s 5K also included the Commander’s Cup, an inter-service competition
MCSN Kaleb R. Staples The 9th annual Red, White, & Blue 5K Run/Walk kicks off at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown. Proceeds from the event go to the Alliance Armed Forces Committees scholarship programs for military members and their families.
in which the five fastest runners from each branch of the military add together their times with the fastest overall branch winning the cup. The Army was victorious this year, taking home the trophy. “These events really display the camaraderie among military members,” said Garay. “It also allows them to share that with the community.”
Rear Adm. Rick Williamson, Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic, is rung aboard during an environmental restoration construction complete ceremony on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek – Fort Story.
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construction completed in Mid-Atlantic Region Continued from front “The innovative green techniques we have used make this base not just cleaner but more sustainable,” said Shawn Garvin, administrator EPA Region 3. “We have also contributed to the larger cleanup of the Chesapeake Bay.” This was the second construction completion ceremony for a Navy facility in the Mid-Atlantic Region, demonstrating that all the physical construction of the cleanup remedies are complete, all immediate concerns have been addressed and all long-term concerns are being managed. “I want to thank all the people who have really contributed to this important milestone,” said Donald Shregardus, deputy assistant secretary of the Navy (environment). “You’re making a difference for your community and making a difference for your environment.”
The base is celebrating significant milestones in a 31-year environmental cleanup project.
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Navy lays keel for PCU Indiana Team Submarine Public Affairs NEWPORT NEWS
The Navy held a keel laying ceremony for the Virginia-class submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Indiana (SSN 789) at Huntington Ingalls Industries, Newport News Shipbuilding, May 16. The initials of the submarine’s sponsor, Diane Donald, were welded onto a steel plate that will be permanently affixed to the submarine. Donald is the wife of retired Adm. Kirkland Donald and a long serving member of the Submarine Force spouse organization. She actively supported, organized and ran charity events and projects to raise funds for the Dolphin Scholarship Foundation and other worthy organizations. “The Indiana keel laying is an important construction milestone for us and our shipbuilding partners,” said
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U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Huntington Ingalls Industries/Ricky Thompson A welder carves the initials of ship’s sponsor Diane Donald on a metal plate during the keel laying ceremony for the future Virginiaclass attack submarine Indiana (SSN 789).
Rear Adm. David Johnson, program executive officer for submarines. “This ceremony continues to demonstrate the collaboration between the Navy and our partners to ensure we are building a capable and affordable ship to defend our country.” Indiana began construction in September 2012 and is on track to continue the Virginia -class program’s trend of delivering submarines early to their contract delivery dates, within budget and ready for tasking by the fleet. Indiana is the 16th submarine of the Virginia-class and the sixth of the eight ship Block III construction contract. Virginia-class submarines are built under a unique teaming agreement between General
Dynamics Electric Boat and Huntington Ingalls IndustriesNewport News Shipbuilding. So far, 28 Virginia-class submarines have either been delivered, are in construction, or are under contract. Ships of the Virginia-class embody the commitment by the Navy and industry to reduce costs without decreasing capabilities through a multi-year procurement strategy, continuous improvements in construction practices and cost-reduction design changes. These submarines excel in littoral and openocean environments and collect intelligence critical to irregular warfare efforts with advanced intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities.
family disaster plan, caring for pets, home protection, and common safety hazards and prevention. Discussing personal crisis awareness, Morris said many people overlook the importance of keeping belongings organized. “During a crisis or an emergency, the first thing we should think about is ‘what documents do we need to have access to?’” said Morris. While food, water and first aid will always remain important to keep on hand in the event of an emergency, Morris encouraged everyone to keep vital documents such as birth certificates, social security cards, legal documents, and similar paperwork in a sealed plastic bag. “Being prepared is what we can control,” he said. “Since you don’t know where you’ll be when an emergency occurs, preparing supplies now and having a plan is in your family’s best interest.” After Morris completed his hurricane brief, COMOPTEVFOR’s assistant safety officer, Air Traffic Controller 1st Class Terri Martin, presented her brief, stressing the importance of planning ahead and being safe. “What we try to do with these stand downs is hopefully be proactive rather than reactive,” said Martin. Rather than calling personnel together after an event to discuss the potential tragedy, Martin said stand downs offer a chance to educate people in the hopes of preventing accidents.
Martin covered topics such as water safety, alcohol consumption, outdoor activities and motorcycle safety. “The summer months are often a high point of the year, as people like to take vacations and spend time with their family and friends,” said Martin. “The summer allows for an opportunity to relax and refresh. However, many of the activities people pursue can put them at risk for accidents that have potentially serious consequences. We all must do everything we can to be safer this summer.” Closing out the safety stand down was Virginia State Police Trooper G. L. Long, who spoke about traffic safety and the importance of being aware of reckless driving, drinking and driving, and aggressive driving. “One of the bad aspects of my job was investigating fatalities,” said Long. Many of those fatalities could have been easily prevented, he added, if those involved recognized some of the red flags in their own behavior. Long went on to say that he recommends always exercising good judgment and be aware of surroundings. “The most dangerous activity Sailors do on a daily basis is drive on the highways,” said Long. “Always be on the lookout for erratic drivers and be sure to keep proper distance between vehicles. [We] recommend one car length every 10 miles per hour of speed being driven.You don’t want to end up being a statistic.”
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Nomination for next CNO announced Defense Secretary Ashton Carter announced today during a Pentagon press briefing that he has recommended Adm. John M. Richardson as the next Chief of Naval Operations (CNO). » see B4
S E C T I O N B | F L AG S H I P N E W S . C O M | 0 5 . 2 1. 15 Below: Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) stand in formation spelling “Sayonara” in Japanese as the ship departs for its 2015 patrol. Photo by MC2 Gregory Reynolds
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George Washington CSG begins patrol, increases maritime security SAPR
A FOCUS ON DIGNITY, RESPECT By Rear Adm. Rick Snyder Director, 21st Century Sailor Office
Some important news from the 21st Century Sailor Office – we published the Navy’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Strategic Plan. It’s worth a read by everyone to better understand the way ahead in Navy’s efforts to prevent and respond to sexual assault.
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MCPON, CNO honor 2014 Sailors of the Year By MC1 Stuart B. Phillips Office of the MCPON
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The Navy’s 2014 Sailors of the Year (SOY) were meritoriously advanced to chief petty officer during a ceremony held at the Navy Memorial, May 14. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert served as guest speaker at the pinning ceremony hosted by Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens.
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MC3 Paul Archer Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) is a highly successful, 39-year U.S. cooperative program with the German government that has delivered arguably one of the most capable anti-ship cruise missile defense systems in the world.
Navy declares initial operational capability for Rolling Airframe Missile PEO IWS Public Affairs WASHINGTON
The U.S. Navy successfully achieved Initial Operational Capability (IOC) for the Block 2 Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), May 15. RAM is a highly successful, 39year U.S. cooperative program with the German government that has yielded the U.S. taxpayer more than $800 million in cost avoidance and has delivered arguably one of the most capable anti-ship cruise missile defense systems in the world. The new RAM Block 2 missile is de-
signed to counter advanced anti-ship cruise missile threats that U.S. and Allied navies face today. “We’re very excited about the significantly increased capability Block 2 gives our warfighters. It could not have been done without the outstanding cooperation between the U.S. and German governments,” said Capt. Craig Bowden, RAM program manager. “This program has become the hallmark of transatlantic cooperation.” The IOC declaration is the culmination of cooperative developmental and operational testing events between
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By MCSN Brian Sloan USS George Washington Public Affairs
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The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, for its patrol of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region as the flagship for the George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWCSG), May 18. George Washington served as the U.S. Navy’s forward deployed aircraft carrier for seven years and is currently scheduled to conduct a hull swap with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) this summer. “On behalf of my crew, we are grateful for the friendships we have shared while forward-deployed in Yokosuka,” said Capt. Timothy Kuehhas, George Washington’s commanding officer. “USS George Washington will now begin a journey, which will end in Virginia, but some of the crew of USS George Washington will transfer to Ronald Reagan during our voyage.” As George Washington departs, Ronald Reagan is scheduled to return as the U.S. Navy’s next forward-deployed aircraft carrier. “As George Washington departs today, rest assured, we will return with Ronald Reagan to maintain our commitment to security within the region,” said Rear Adm. John Alexander, commander, GWCSG. “I look forward to continued teamwork with our Japanese allies across a broad range of regional and global issues.” GWCSG returned to sea with the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54), the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) and USS Preble (DDG 88) and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, which consists of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, VFA-102, VFA-115, VFA195, Electronic Attack Squadron 141, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 115, Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 30, Detachment 5, Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 77 and Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12.
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DON’T FORGET THE HEROES WHEN REMEMBERING THE HOT DOGS By Lisa Smith Molinari Military Spouse Contributor
“Why did I come in this room again?” I often mutter to myself, while puttering around my house. At the commissary, I spend the first few minutes mumbling, “Now, what was it that I needed?” Without fail, an hour after entering a Target store, I find myself in the checkout line, inquiring, “Wait, what was that one thing I came here to buy before I threw all this other stuff into my cart?” I’ve been known to search for sunglasses that were perched conspicuously on my head. I’ve forgotten to take my kids to orthodontist appointments, piano lessons, and sports practices. I’ve assembled an entire lasagna, only to realize I forgot the layers of ricotta. I’ve bumped into people I’ve known for months, and drawn a total blank when trying to recall their names. I’ve run a finger over my armpit while getting dressed, wondering, “Did I forget to put deodorant on?” It hasn’t always been this way. In my 20s, my mind was a steel trap. As I observed the world, all data was efficiently processed and stored for rapid recall. When someone asked if I needed to write down a phone number, list or appointment, I would say with all sincerity, “Nah. I’ve got it all up here,” tapping a
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finger to my temple with confidence. But somehow, after 21 years of marriage and military life, my brain cells are shot. Maybe it’s hormones. Maybe my college years finally caught up with me. Maybe I’ve ingested too many artificial sweeteners. Maybe raising three teenagers causes premature dementia. I’m not quite sure what it is – or maybe I’ve simply forgotten – but I have enough smarts left to know that I must compensate for my intellectual decline. Nowadays, our refrigerator looks like a Punjabi taxicab, covered in grocery lists, appointment cards, bills, school schedules, recipes, and a calendar the size of Texas, all highlighted in fluorescent marker and affixed with a garish display of souvenir magnets. It isn’t sleek or stylish, but it helps me remember things. And besides, who needs stylish kitchen appliances when you live in a base house that hasn’t been updated since the Carter administration? Thanks to my gigantic calendar and four kitsch magnets, one of which doubles as a nifty bottle opener, I am reminded that there is an important federal holiday coming up. Although we never seem to forget the hot dogs, pickle relish and cold beverage for our traditional cookouts, we tend to forget why we get the day off to
begin with. On May 5, 1868, Maj. Gen. John Logan declared that flowers should decorate the graves of fallen Union and Confederate Soldiers of the Civil War at Arlington Cemetery, stating, “Let no neglect, no ravages of time, testify to the present or to the coming generations that we have forgotten as a people the cost of a free and undivided republic.” By the end of World War I, “Memorial Day” was being recognized across the country as a holiday to honor those Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines who gave their lives fighting for our country’s freedom in all American wars. This Monday, May 25, I’ll make a list so I won’t forget the hamburger buns, the Cool Whip, the plastic forks and the charcoal briquettes. Hopefully, I won’t mutter to myself, “Wait, why do we have the day off today?” But if I do, I’ll only need to glance up from the comfort of my lawn chair at the American flag flying over our front door and think, Of course, it’s Memorial Day ... how could we ever forget? Currently stationed in Newport, R.I., Lisa is a 20-year Navy spouse and mother of three teenagers, whose award-winning columns appear in military and civilian newspapers nationwide, and on her blog, themeatandpotatoesoflife.com. Follow Lisa @MolinariWrites.
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National Women’s Health Week starts each year on Mother’s Day and encourages women to take steps to improve their health. The goal is to empower women to make their health a priority. Start with preventive health services to stay healthy and prevent disease. TRICARE covers many preventive health screenings to help you, as a woman, wife, mother, sister or daughter stay healthy. Preventive screening is not just the gynecology exams and mammograms, but includes screening for blood pressure, bone density, cholesterol and diabetes.
Check with your provider to see if you have had the recommended screening tests based on your age, general health, family history, and lifestyle. We have all heard the saying ‘you are what you eat’; with the new food labeling and food pyramid you have more information to ensure your diet (and that of your family) has a wide variety of nutritious foods to be the best you can be. Food that is good for you helps your body fight obesity, cardiovascular disease and strokes. Your food should provide you with the vitamins, nutrients and energy to be your best. If you are what you eat – be healthy and vibrant in your
health and your food choices! Another step toward good health is actually taking more steps. While there might not be time to get to the gym as often as you want, start with walking more, taking the stairs and taking short breaks to stretch. Physical activity helps with stress management, weight stabilization, healthy joints and sleep. Activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. All of the steps to improve your physical and mental health will impact those around you as you feel stronger, healthier and more in control of your future. You have the power to control our health,
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FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | MAY 21, 2015 | THE FLAGSHIP | B3 The chief petty ofďŹ cer (CPO) Selection Board will convene, June 22.
Like a chief — Required deadlines By MC1 Ian P. Lundy Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs
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The chief petty ofďŹ cer (CPO) selection board will convene, June 22. Deadlines are rapidly approaching for candidates and their commands to ensure OfďŹ cial Military Personnel Files (OMPF) are up-to-date. Some ďŹ les that might improve a candidate’s potential to stand out during selection are not necessarily a part of the two-criterion system used for selection. According to NAVADMIN 222/14, the selection board will review the OMPF and ofďŹ cial enlisted performance evaluation of all candidates. Because of volume, an OMPF is only updated at certain points during the course of a Sailor’s career, such as change of duty station. If documents are missing from a candidate’s OMPF, a candidate may submit those documents along with a cover letter, also known as a letter to the board
(LBT), for review and selection. “Many folks forget to send the accompanying cover letter when submitting additional information for review, and this is a must when sending any supporting material for the board to look at,â€? said Sandra Hibbard, the board team lead, Navy Personnel Command (NPC) Customer Service Center (CSC). Joint Professional Military Education (JPME), Primary Professional Military Education (PPME), college diplomas and other certiďŹ cations are good examples of documents that can be sent to the board with a cover letter. According to Hibbard, “the board received approximately 11,300 submissions last year total ... which took about 10 business days to sort through.â€? Hibbard also said, the earlier an eligible candidate can send their board packet for consideration with a cover letter, the better. Packages submitted to the activeduty CPO board must be received
Deadlines are rapidly approaching for candidates and their commands to ensure OfďŹ cial Military Personnel Files (OMPF) are upto-date.
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by the NPC CSC no later than June 1. Hibbard said, “Packages and accompanying LBT must originate from the individual candidate.â€? Along with a cover letter, each document in the package must include the member’s full social security number. If sent electronically, the subject of the email should also include the board number. Candidates may not send classiďŹ ed documents. Refer to NAVADMIN 222/14 for guidance and mailing information
for candidates who wish to submit a package through traditional mail or encrypted e-mail. NPC encourages all candidates to use alternative means to submit packages, other than the Safe Access File Exchange program (SAFE), due to an accreditation lapse. The next two closest dates to keep in mind for the CPO selection timeline are: May 18 – Full Time Support (FTS) selection board convenes and all eligibility requirements, to include any waivers, must
have ďŹ nal approval prior to this date. May 22 – active component (AC) board; candidates changing ratings must be in their new rating to be considered as a candidate in the new rating. For more information, visit the NPC selection boards web page at http://www.public.navy. mil/BUPERS-NPC/BOARDS/ Pages/default.aspx or contact the NPC Customer Service Center at 866-U-ASK-NPC/866-827-5672 or UASKNPC@NAVY.MIL.
PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER LAUNCHES REDESIGNED ‘RELAX–RELAX’ WEBSITE Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center Public Affairs PORTSMOUTH
Screen capture The Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center announced the launch of its newly redesigned “Relax–Relax� website.
The Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center (NMCPHC) announced the launch of its newly redesigned Health Promotion and Wellness (HPW) “Relax-Relax� website, May 13. This tool is designed to help Sailors and Marines reduce psychological and physical wear and tear through deep relaxation and focus exercises set to audio tracks. The updated site offers optimized tools with increased functionality and improved navigation for Sailors, Marines, and their families to help them relax. “NMCPHC is committed
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to promoting wellness among Navy Medicine beneďŹ ciaries,â€? said Cmdr. Amy Drayton, NMCPHC director of Population Health. “This tool supports the missions of the 21st Century Sailor and Marine Initiative and Navy Medicine to help beneďŹ ciaries manage stress and ensure readiness among Sailors and Marines.â€? The site features a new navigation panel with representative imagery and text to make it easier to browse through relaxation techniques. Additionally, the updated site was built
to optimize the experience for both low and high bandwidth users. For example, users with slower Internet connection speeds, such as Sailors and Marines who are deployed, are able to access relaxation audio tracks individually. Users with high-speed Internet can use the embedded media player to listen to each exercise, enabling instant access. Visitors can switch between versions by clicking the “Show High Bandwidth� or “Show Low Bandwidth� links at the top of each page for their optimal ex-
perience. The “Relax–Relax� toolkit includes nine types of relaxation techniques that are practiced by listening to guided audio tracks, such as breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and mindfulness. These tracks were curated from a variety of universities, organizations, and expert individuals and feature a variety of styles, music, and voices. Visit the Relax–Relax website for more information on the tool or to begin listening: http://1.usa.gov/1F0dEVO.
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Defense Secretary Ashton Carter announced during a Pentagon press briefing that he has recommended Adm. John M. Richardson as the next Chief of Naval Operations (CNO). A career submarine officer, Richardson is currently director, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. If confirmed, Richardson will replace Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert who has been CNO since September 2011. Greenert will retire this fall after 40 years of naval service. “John Richardson is one of our finest officers and I have great confidence that he is the right leader for our Navy,” said Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus. Greenert also praised Richardson if confirmed, “Admiral John Richardson is an ideal strategic leader to keep our Navy moving forward,” he said. “He cares about our Sailors, has the background and experience in dealing with tough challenges combined with expert judgment that will guide our Navy well,” Greenert continued. “He has played a fundamental role in addressing many of our current and future challenges. I am confident he will ensure our Navy’s seapower, now and in the future.” Richardson, 55, hails from Petersburg, Virginia. He graduated with a degree in Physics
online For biography on Adm. Richardson visit www.navy.mil/navydata/bios/ navybio.asp?bioID=440.
from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Mayland in 1982. Richardson also holds master’s degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and the National War College. As one of the Navy’s top leaders, Richardson has a broad-based record as an operational commander. Richardson commanded the nuclear attack submarine USS Honolulu (SSN 718), served as a naval aide to the President of the United States, as well as numerous other assignments through his career. Richardson received the prestigious Vice Adm. James Stockdale for inspirational leadership award in 2001, among a long list of personal and unit awards. Mabus also praised Greenert, the man who has been at the helm of the Navy for the past four years as the current CNO. “Jon Greenert should be incredibly proud of the accomplishments of the U.S. Navy under his leadership,” said Mabus. “Our Navy is better able to respond to the myriad of challenges around the world because of his stewardship in deploying the greatest fighting fleet the world has ever known.”
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FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | MAY 21, 2015 | THE FLAGSHIP | B5 Builder 2nd Class Ryan Fenton, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.2, uses a dumpy level to check the elevation of the floor framing for a Southwest Asia hut being constructed during exercise Eager Lion 2015.
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SEABEES CREATE A BUZZ AT EAGER LION 2015 By Ensign Seth Koenig United States Naval Forces Central Command Public Affairs
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For the Navy Seabees of Commander, Task Force (CTF) 56, the construction project fulfilled a role in an ongoing multinational training exercise. But even though the exercise scenario wasn’t real, the finished product will be a lasting symbol of the U.S.Jordanian partnership on display during Exercise Eager Lion 2015. In less than a week, the Seabees constructed a woodframed 16-by-32-foot Southwest Asia (SWA) hut on a small plot of land on the Royal Jordanian Naval Base in Aqaba. Under the pretense of the Eager Lion training scenario, the Seabees were given a tight deadline to prop up an emergency medical facility after faux enemies destroyed a clinic in the city nearby. In the real world, CTF-56 will leave the structure behind for their Jordanian allies, who could decide to use it for training, berthing or office space.
Another lasting outcome of the build, the Seabees say, will be the personal experiences and relationships they take away. Between three and four Jordanian military personnel have joined the team of seven Navy Construction Battalion workers each day on the project site. As the Seabees and their host Jordanian partners have come to realize, military exercises like Eager Lion build trust, strengthen partnerships and enhance the capabilities of participating countries. Led by Jordan and the U.S., Eager Lion also involves another 16 international participants, including many from the Middle East: Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, Egypt, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia. Approximately 10,000 total international military personnel were scheduled to take part in Eager Lion, which spanned several different sites in the host country of Jordan and a multitude of joint combined training activities. “Not only is it great training for us, but our Jordanian partners get a lot from it as well,” said Builder 3rd Class Nolan LeMaster, of
Fort Madison, Iowa. “I think it’s a great exercise overall, because there are so many different countries involved – not just the Jordanians and the U.S.” Crew leader Builder 2nd Class Bryan Fenton, of Camden County, Georgia, said the Jordanian workers bring different and valuable perspectives to the construction project. “If [their methods] work better and faster – and is still up to code – we’ll do it their way,” he said. The SWA hut is not the only project keeping the CTF-56 Seabees busy during Eager Lion 2015. The Navy builders put up a facility for a stable of exercise role players to work out of, installed cellphone and key container boxes at nearby Camp Badger and have pitched in standing watches to relieve camp security forces. Eager Lion is a recurring, multinational exercise designed to strengthen militaryto-military relationships, increase interoperability between partner nations, and enhance regional security and stability.
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DOCKED! USS Constitution shifts colors for multiyear restoration
By MC1 Pedro Rodriguez NDW Public Affairs
WASHINGTON
USS Constitution Public Affairs BOSTON
The world’s oldest commissioned warship afloat is no longer afloat after entering dry dock, May 19, for a planned multi-year restoration. USS Constitution, eased into historic Dry Dock 1 at Charlestown Navy Yard Boston National Historical Park with the help and coordination of a large team of stakeholders including the ship’s crew, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Naval History and Heritage Command’s Maintenance Detachment Boston, USS Constitution Museum, and the National Park Service. “We couldn’t have asked for better weather or better support from the dedicated team of professionals who helped with the docking,” said Cmdr. Sean Kearns, USS Constitution’s 73rd commanding officer. “We’re now positioned to carry out the restoration work which will return Constitution to the water preserving her for the next generation of Americans to enjoy and learn about our nation’s great naval heritage.” Since entering service in the U.S. Navy on Oct. 21, 1797, Constitution, undefeated in combat, remains a commissioned U.S. Navy warship. However, since 1907, the ship has been on display opening her decks to the public. According to Naval History and Heritage Command Director Sam Cox, that mission is an important one. “Her mission today is to preserve and promote U.S. Navy heritage by sharing the history of ‘Old Ironsides’ and the stories of the men and women who have faithfully served with distinction on the warship’s decks for 217 years. When a visitor sets foot on the deck of USS Constitution, he or she is making contact with the beginnings of the U.S. Navy, a navy that has kept the sea lanes free for more than 200 years. Keeping her ready to do so is incredibly important,” said Cox. “Constitution was the product of unique American ingenuity,” Cox continued. “At a time when the U.S. Navy was outnumbered by the great European navies, Constitution was designed to outgun anything she couldn’t outrun, and outrun anything she couldn’t out-gun. Coupled with great captains and well-trained and disciplined Sailors, that is why she was undefeated.” According to Vice Admiral William Hilarides, the commander of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), which oversees the development, delivery and maintenance of the Navy’s ships, the 217-year-old Constitution is a stark reminder of the importance of sound ship design, construction and maintenance. “The Navy’s strength comes from its Sailors who must be equipped with ships and tools that make it possible for them to successfully sail into harm’s way, and then return safely home to their families,” said Hilarides. “When you look at what was cutting edge Naval technology in the late 18th century, you can see Constitution’s crews were equipped with the best tools in the world which enabled them to achieve such
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MCSN Matthew R. Fairchild USS Constitution enters Dry Dock 1 in Charlestown Navy Yard to commence a multi-year planned restoration period. This is Constitution’s first time in dry dock since its 1992-1996 restoration.
a remarkable record of success in combat. It’s a tradition of design, construction and maintenance excellence that continues in America’s shipyards today.” Still, Hilarides said, like any of the Navy’s other nearly 300 commissioned warships, Constitution must be maintained to carry out its vital mission. This restoration will last more than two years and marks the first time Constitution will have been dry docked since 1992. The work of this restoration will include: ■ replacing lower hull planking and caulking, ■ removing the 1995 copper sheathing and replacing it with 3,400 sheets of new copper that will protect the ship’s hull below the waterline, ■ replacement of select deck beams, ■ ongoing preservation and repair of the ship’s rigging, upper masts, and yards. The estimated cost of the restoration is expected to be $12 million to $15 million and is part of the ongoing care and maintenance the ship receives. It will be a complex work package and among those completing it, is a cadre of craftsmen from the Naval History and Heritage Command’s Maintenance Detachment Boston who have the delicate job of melding new tools and technology into an endeavor that often requires extensive, knowledge of 18th century shipbuilding techniques. “We do work with modern tools but we still use some of the old methods; the hull planks are still pinned through the deck but we use hydraulics and pneumatics to pull them out,” said Det. Boston’s director, Richard Moore, who says the restoration will require specialized talents. “Back in the day if someone went down, they had someone to replace them. It’s not so easy nowadays to replace a person with someone who is up to speed and knows what they’re doing.” Still he believes his team is up to the challenge and he knows they’re excited to be a part of the historic restoration. “They realize the undertaking they’re on. I emphasize it all the time, that this is, in my words, ‘a big deal.’ They all know how important it is, they’re all proud to work on this vessel, they take such great care and their workmanship is great. I’m very proud to work here and so are they.” Beginning June 9, Constitution will reopen to the public and remain open throughout the restoration with tours scheduled: ■ Tuesday through Friday from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. ■ Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. (closed Mondays).
| Sailors of the Year honored by CNO, MCPON
Continued from B1 The four Sailors of the Year honored at the ceremony are: Construction Mechanic 1st Class Jimie Bartholomew, representing U.S. Navy Reserve; Steel Worker 1st Class Brenton Heisserer, representing U.S. Navy Shore; Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Joe Mendoza representing U.S. Fleet Forces; and Logistics Specialist 1st Class Blanca Sanchez, representing U.S. Pacific Fleet. Before introducing CNO as the guest speaker, MCPON shared some history of the tradition that the Sailor of the Year program has become. “For those of you that may not be aware, the Sailor of the Year program was established in 1972 by the Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Zumwalt and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Jack Whittet, to honor those who best represented the ever-growing group of dedicated professional Sailors at each command and ultimately for the entire Navy,” said Stevens. “When the program began, only the Atlantic and Pacific Fleet Sailors were recognized.
MC2 Eric Lockwood Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathon Greenert delivers remarks during the 2014 Sailor of the Year promotion ceremony at the Navy Memorial.
But within ten years, the Sailor of the Year program was expanded to include the shore establishments and Navy Reserve Sailors. I am proud to say that 43 years later we continue this proud tradition of honoring these Sailors.” CNO began by thanking the SOYs for their dedication – a dedication that is now being justly rewarded.
“Congratulations to our selectees I’m very proud to be here today and I’m very proud of you,” said Greenert. “For those of us who are serving and nearing the twilight of our career, we wonder about the future and will people be here ready to stand up. And you represent, as you know, a whole host of Sailors who are out there who will take the mantle, and it makes us feel very good about our future in the Navy and in our military, so once again, thank you.” Greenert also took a moment to remind the SOYs to be grateful for their families – ‘the wind beneath their wings’ and noted a shared unique characteristic of the 2014 Sailors of the Year – they are all representatives of the Navy’s expeditionary community. “It shows you how our Navy is evolving – expeditionary ratings are our Sailors of the Year,” said Greenert. “It’s a natural progression to who we are today and [it shows] as we look out to the future, the significance of these ratings and what they do, and how all Sailors have a very important part in what we do.”
Naval District Washington (NDW) is teaming up with the Civil Engineer Corps Officer School (CECOS) to proctor the Secretary of Navy (SECNAV)-approved Facilities Energy Management Course at the Washington Navy Yard, May 18-22. The five-day course is designed to provide students fundamental energy management training and guidance on topics ranging from basic awareness, energy and water management practices and audits to projects and execution, use of Energy Star products and project designs, metrics, renewable energy and new technologies. “It’s a mandatory course for all energy managers to attend every three years to ensure each installation has a qualified and certified energy manager (CEM), yet open to all who support their respective energy and water programs” said Lt. Cmdr. Keith Benson, NDW energy director. “Ultimately the course provides a comprehensive energy framework which resembles the SECNAV’s priorities from an energy strategy and management perspective.” He explained the course is an excellent networking opportunity and is the first step towards meeting the goals of the 2005 Energy Policy Act, 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act as well as Executive Order (EO) 13693, signed March 19, 2015, which addresses federal sustainability over the next decade. Personnel eligible to participate are those in energy management, public works, facilities support, engineers, planners, contracting officers and other facility management professionals. “This course benefits NDW by having people learn about our NDW energy policy and energy focus areas for which to apply their time and resources, in building a comprehensive energy program to improve readiness and mission support,” said Benson. “It will also introduce people to other energy managers around the region and industry professionals, so we can leverage skillsets and help each other solve challenging energy related issues.” The course also helps to promote and achieve NDW’s energy policy statement in building a sustainable energy culture. “It is everyone’s responsibility to understand the focus areas and add value to our energy culture by taking positive actions,” said Benson. The NDW energy policy outlines five energy pillars to include energy culture, energy information, energy efficiency, renewable energy and alternative fuels, and energy security, which serve as our focus areas to guide progress and energy awareness through persistent leadership. “The NDW energy policy and five energy pillars are an important aspect to our program and other federal programs, which will be discussed during the course,” said Benson. Some of the topics include detailed instruction on advanced meter infrastructure (AMI), measurement and verification (M&V), energy project financing and development, alternative fuels, renewable energy, smartgrid, energy reporting, as well as roles and responsibilities for building energy monitors (BEMs), installation energy managers (IEMs) and other key players, such as supported commanders across the region. Opening remarks are to be provided by Vice Adm. Dixon R. Smith, Commander, Navy Installations Command. “The building energy monitors (BEMs) are fundamentally the eyes and ears to the installation energy program, signed in writing by installation commanding officers; they are also our “energy warriors” leading the daily efforts with public works at the building level, to maintain fully operational and efficient buildings,” said Benson. There are more than 40 confirmed personnel attending the course. “We are enthusiastic with our current roster and the diverse commands represented, for which we can continue to increase energy awareness and support across NDW and within each respective installation,” said Benson. NDW has reduced its energy intensity by up to 27 percent from the 2003 baseline and continues to make improvements across all five energy pillars, ensuring we set the standard for energy excellence in every facet of shore operations. NDW was awarded with both the FEMP and GreenGov Energy Program Awards for energy excellence. For additional information about the U.S. Navy’s energy program visit http://greenfleet.dodlive.mil/home.
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Continued from B1 the U.S. Navy and the German government spanning the last two years. Compared to previous configurations, Block 2 provides significantly improved kinematic performance in maneuverability and range as well as a more sophisticated radio frequency receiver. These improvements allow RAM to increase the battlespace and engage low probability of intercept threats at longer ranges. Prior to the IOC declaration, the U.S. Navy and German government successfully demonstrated the enhanced ship self-defense effectiveness of the Block 2 RAM during testing at the Pacific Missile Range Center at Point Mugu, California, between May 2013 and March 2015. Steven Holsworth, U.S. national
deputy program manager for RAM, said, “Through cooperation, this program has continuously met all challenges and has successfully produced more than 3,000 RAM missiles (Block 0, 1A, 2) and 200 launchers. The strength of the RAM community is also evident in the high success rate in our 450-plus live firing events in its history. The on-time, on-cost delivery of the first Block 2 missiles embodies the best of the U.S. and German design/production capabilities. With the completion of recent test events, we are ready to write the next chapter of the RAM success story by delivering the enhanced capability to the U.S., German, and allied warships on which RAM is deployed.” Andrea Schwarz, RAM deputy program manager from Germany concurred.
“Since our inception in 1976, the U.S. and Germany have cooperatively developed, produced, and supported the RAM program through 16 international agreements/amendments. It is a testament to the program that both countries have remained steadfast in their commitment and cooperation, including 50/50 government contributions and industry work share. With the introduction of Block 2, we continue the cooperative spirit and technical excellence that has protected our navies over the past three decades.” In 2014, the program had a highly successful test and evaluation run where it scored hits on several extremely challenging target sets. Currently, RAM protects the U.S Navy’s CVN, LCS, LHA, LHD, LSD and LPD 17 class warships and twenty-two of Germany’s warships.
The strategic plan incorporates the progress we’ve made and the lessons we’ve learned. This plan formalizes and supports the unity of effort taking place across the Navy to address the crime of sexual assault. Many of the elements of the plan are familiar; the spectrum of harm that describes the range of destructive behaviors, commitment from leaders to create the conditions that support equality, dignity and respect, and the bedrock principles of prevention, response, and appropriate accountability. The plan also incorporates new information we’ve gained, highlighting the need to better understand the aspects of male victims of sexual assaults and the need to better understand and respond to the negative experiences of those who report a sexual assault. The SAPR Strategic Plan is a living document that will be updated as we learn and adapt our prevention and response efforts using additional surveys, information from focus groups, and feedback from the fleet and other Services. Your input helped us write this plan and is critical as we move forward. Thank you for your help and continued support of Navy’s efforts to eliminate sexual assault – know your part, do your part.
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NAVAL WAR COLLEGE ADVANCES CNO’S LEADER DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY By Daniel L. Kuester U.S. Naval War College Public Affairs
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Spring advancement results schedule announced Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs WASHINGTON
Chief of Naval Personnel announced May 12 the schedule for the release of spring advancement results for active duty, full time support (FTS) and selective reserve (SELRES) petty officers. Schedule is: May 18: Complete list of active, FTS and SELRES petty officer quotas posted on Navy.mil. May 20: Advancement results posted to command triads’ BUPERS online (BOL) accounts. May 21: Individual results posted on Sailors’ BOL and names of those advanced released on Navy.mil. While complete quotas are still being worked, the key take-aways for Sailors are: 1) Active duty advancement opportunity across the Navy remains near our ten year average. 2) Due to high retention, active duty advancement will drop slightly from last cycle in all pay grades. 3) Individual ratings for active duty continue to stabilize and get “healthier” – there will be no ratings with “zero” advancement and the number of ratings with “100 percent” advancement will drop this cycle.
At a presentation to the Navy Flag Officer and Senior Executive Service Symposium in Washington, D.C., Rear Adm. P. Gardner Howe III took the next step to advance the Navy Leader Development Strategy. Howe, as U.S. Naval War College (NWC) president, has been tasked by the Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Jonathon W. Greenert, with implementing a cultural shift in leader and ethics development for the Navy. In his presentation, Howe stressed that today’s armed forces function as both a bureaucracy and profession. While both are required, these competing identities have very different characteristics and are often in tension. “The characteristics of both identities are needed to execute the wide variety of daily activities across the Navy,” he said. “Our challenge is to keep our primary identity that of a military profession. And here’s why: a bureaucratic organization won’t succeed in combat; a professional organization will.” Successful professions need autonomy that is built on trust at every level of the organization, he said. And that trust needs to be present for the profession of arms to be successful. “Trust in a profession is built upon each member’s core identity being associated with the profession, and each member’s actions being guided by an ethic shared across the profession,” Howe noted. “Trust is the central characteristic of a professional organization.” Acting ethically and professionally are vital to accomplishing the Navy’s mission, according to Howe. “There is an operational imperative to thinking, seeing and being a professional,” he said. “Such an identity engenders the trust necessary to fight and win in today’s operational environment.” Howe, like many members of the Navy, had advanced through the ranks with an incomplete understanding of what it meant to be a professional – an understanding that emphasized tactical competence or technical expertise, not membership in the profession of arms. “This idea of being a professional is renewed in me,” Howe reflected. “This framework for thinking about the profession of arms and our professional ethic has clarified and refined my thinking, and created and reinforced a mindset that has positively influenced my behavior and decisions. The Navy Ethos has new meaning for me.
“As I reflect on the years gone by, I’m convinced I would have been a better naval officer and leader if I had this framework for thinking about professionalism earlier in my career, and I know now that I’m better prepared for the challenges I may still face.” Howe sees the ethic of professionalism as a guide for Navy culture. “In a complex world, our ethic helps us understand not only what we can or what we must do, but more importantly what we should do,” said Howe. Howe went on to address the challenge of instilling the mindset of being a professional as an operational imperative. As head of the CNO’s leader development effort, Howe has changed his views on leader development. “For almost all of my career, I too understood that leader development was important, and an inherent part of my job. But it was just that, an inherent part of my job,” said Howe. “I saw it as an ancillary task, and that my primary responsibility was to serve as a good role model as I executed my job, provide counseling when required, and get my juniors leadership training opportunities. “Since I wasn’t a leadership expert, I remember often feeling I wasn’t qualified in leading a discussion on leadership. So I stayed in my comfort zone, tried to be a good role model, and hoped that this was sufficient. This seemed to be the approach of most of the leaders I observed, and from what I could tell, it seemed to work. Over the years, my focus was primarily on getting my work done.” In a changing world, Howe realized that this leader development method was not sufficient. “The world is changing at an increasing rate, and the operational environment continues to grow more violent, uncertain, complex and ambiguous,” he said. “We can’t rely only on experience and observation to develop our future leaders. “The single most effective means of improving leadership across the Navy is leaders engaging leaders.” This idea of leaders engaging leaders struck a chord with Rear Adm. Robert P. Girrier, deputy commander, Pacific Fleet, and member of the Leader Development Continuum Council, which Howe chairs. Reacting to the speech, Girrier stressed the need for ongoing development. “Leaders are developed actively, an iterative process combining education, instruction, experience and most importantly – direct leader involvement,” said Girrier. “There is nothing
passive about it and the job is never finished.” Developing future leaders should be the goal of every current leader, according to Howe. “Leaders at all levels must be actively involved in development of those in their charge, and their preparation for the challenges of the future,” he said. “Leaders engaging leaders – this is the key,” he added. Navy leader development is currently a priority of NWC at the Naval Leadership and Ethic Center and at the Senior Enlisted Academy, according to Howe. Girrier agrees that leaders are vital to winning in warfighting situations. “What our Navy is executing to move CNO’s vision forward is about how we thoughtfully and systematically develop leaders over the course of one’s career – from E-1 to O-10,” Girrier said. “All communities synchronized to a common framework. There’s broad appreciation that effective leaders in our warfighting profession are central to success in every endeavor. It’s what makes abilities in our joint force such as mission command a winner; and when fused with our technology, an unbeatable combination in an increasingly violent, unpredictable and ambiguous world. “Each leader is hand crafted by one’s own focus and discipline as much as by fellow leaders’ influence, example and direct intervention. In the profession of arms, leadership is a warfighting skill and strong leaders are the indispensable key warfighting system – the edge essential for success in combat.” In his remarks, Howe went on to underscore how important a new approach is to the service. “There is nothing more important to the health of our Navy, to the health of our profession, than leader development,” he said. NWC is a one-year resident program that graduates about 600 students and about 1,000 distance learning students a year carrying out four missions: educate and develop leaders, help define the future of the Navy, support combat readiness, and strengthen maritime partnerships. Students earn Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) credit and either a diploma or a master’s degree in National Security and Strategic Studies. Established in 1884, U.S. Naval War College is the oldest institution of its kind in the world. More than 50,000 students have graduated since its first class of nine students in 1885 and about 300 of today’s active duty admirals, generals and senior executive service leaders are alumni.
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PORTSMOUTH Portsmouth Annual Memorial Day Parade ■ ■
When: May 25, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Where: Memorial Day Parade Reviewing Stand, High and Crawford streets ■ Cost: FREE ■ For more information, call: 393-5143 A Portsmouth tradition since 1884. Annually, the Memorial Day Parade salutes the service and sacrifices of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces and celebrates Portsmouth's proud military heritage. This year's parade will include floats, marching band units, armed forces units, lots of excitement and much more.
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National Memorial Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery
When: May 25, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Where: Victory Arch Cost: FREE For more information, call: 247-8523 Sponsored by American Legion Braxton-Perkins Post 25, this annual ceremony is held at 11 a.m., at the Victory Arch, 25th St. & West Ave., in downtown Newport News. After the ceremony, the public is invited to learn about America’s rich military heritage at the Virginia War Museum. Visit the museum on Memorial Day and receive $1 off the admission price.
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1. Support veterans and active-duty military. Taking care of the people who serve our country is an important way to show patriotism. You can show your support in many ways, from hiring veterans if you’re a small-business owner to participating in business initiatives and organizations that help active-duty service people and veterans. Plenty of organizations can help you show your support. “As a veteran, I’ve seen firsthand the value of community support for members of the military,” says Preston Funkhouser, facility services project manager for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store. Funkhouser served in Saudi Arabia, in Iraq in support of operations Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn, and in Kosovo. “We’ve hired thousands of veterans in various positions throughout our company, and we have supported organizations like the USO [United Service Organizations], the National Military Families Association and Wounded Warriors that lift up our servicemen, servicewom-
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When: May 25, 10:30 a.m. Where: Arlington National Cemetery Cost: FREE For more information, call: (877) 907-8585 A prelude concert by the U.S. Navy Band will begin in the amphitheater at 10:30 a.m. A wreath-laying ceremony will take place at the Tomb of the Unknowns at 11 a.m., and will be followed by an observance program in the amphitheater. Space is limited to standing room only for the wreath-laying ceremony and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis in the amphitheater. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to ensure access to these events and should plan to be seated no later than 9:30 a.m. Arlington will open at 8 a.m. Free parking is available all day in the Welcome Center parking lot. A free shuttle service will provide transportation from the Welcome Center to the Memorial Amphitheater. The last shuttle will leave the Welcome Center at 10:15 a.m., or when the Memorial Amphitheater is full. Check website for more details and important information www.arlingtoncemetery.mil.
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“Expressions of patriotic enthusiasm are as bright and thrilling as fireworks, but they dissipate as quickly,” Washington Post blogger Alyssa Rosenberg wrote in a July 2014 examination of patriotism among American youth. Yet most Americans consider themselves patriotic, even if their definitions of the term vary slightly or even greatly, multiple surveys show. While politicians and political parties may be satisfied with fireworks and rhetoric, average Americans seek meaningful ways to show their love for their country, such as supporting veterans and active-duty service members. With Memorial Day kicking off the start of summer and its many patriotic celebrations, including Military Appreciation Month throughout May, here are five ways you can show your patriotism and make a difference at the same time:
official commemoration of the national holiday to honor and remember the valiant men and women who gave their lives in service to America to be held in the Heilman Amphitheater (rain or shine). Extended open hours. Governor McAuliffe to be the Keynote Speaker.
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When: May 25, noon – 1 p.m. Where: Historic Yorktown, 301 Main St. Cost: FREE For more information, call: 890-3500 Includes: Posting of colors, historical re-enactors, a guest speaker and the placing of flowers.
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When: May 25, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Where: Virginia War Memorial Cost: FREE For more information, call: (804) 786-2060 The Commonwealth’s Memorial Day Ceremony. Cohosted with the American Legion 11th District – Virginia's
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When: May 24, 3 – 4 p.m. Where: Old City Cemetery Cost: Various, $1 per ride - $20 wristband (unlimited rides) For more information, call: (434) 847-1465 After a brief ceremony, participants will lay fresh cut flowers on the graves of Civil War Soldiers buried in the cemetery. This beautiful and moving ceremony recreates exactly what was done during Lynchburg’s first Memorial Day, held on May 10, 1866. Residents gathered in Old City Cemetery to leave humble memorials on the graves of the recent war dead, before there were any headstones or monuments to mark them. There are 2,200 soldiers from 14 different states buried in the Confederate Section of Old City Cemetery. The cemetery was established in 1806 and is now a Virginia Historic Landmark on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Virginia Memorial Day Cluster All-Breed Dog Show â–
When: May 22-25, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day â– Where: Hampton Roads Convention Center â– Cost: Various, $3 - $5 â– For more information, call: 775-5144 The Hampton Roads Convention Center welcomes over 1,500 canine friends to the Virginia Memorial Day Cluster AllBreed Dog Show. Hosted by Langley and Virginia Beach Kennel Clubs, the event is expected to draw over 4,000 spectators within a four day period. Throughout the duration of the event, club representatives will be on site to provide general information, as well as breeder referral information, for visitors interested in a speciďŹ c breed. Please note, personal dogs and dogs not entered in the show will not be permitted in the building. No dogs will be sold.
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When: May 24, noon – 3 p.m. Where: Mount Trashmore Park Cost: FREE For more information, call: 385-1100 Gather family and friends for some laid-back fun! Games and activities will be available for all ages including Connect Four, corn hole, and egg races. Bring blankets and beach chairs to get comfortable while enjoying music and delicious foods available for purchase from the Eat the Streets 757 Food Trucks.
Mount Trashmore Summer Carnival ■When: May 29 – June 23, 6 – 11 p.m. weekdays, 2 – 11 p.m. weekends ■Where: Mount Trashmore Park ■Cost: Various, $1 per ride - $20 wristband (unlimited rides) ■For more information, call: 385-1100 Featuring more than 50 thrilling rides, challenging games, traditional state fair foods and enjoyable attractions, the Mount Trashmore Summer Carnival presented by Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation is back for another season of family-friendly entertainment. The closing time indicated is the latest the carnival will operate. The carnival may close earlier at the discretion of Deggeller Attractions based on weather conditions and attendance.
Mariners Museum Brings Ocean Depths to the Surface â– When: May 16 – Sep. 7, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday â– Where: Mariner’s Museum and Park â– Cost: Various, $2 - $6 â– For more information, call: 596-2222 EXTREME DEEP: Mission to the Abyss offers opportunities for hands-on exploration of life at the bottom of the sea. Newly discovered life forms, thermal vents, close-up views of deep-sea research submersibles as well as shipwrecks including Titanic, are among the attractions in this deep-sea adventure. Museum visitors will observe ďŹ rsthand the technology that only recently has allowed men and women to travel to the ocean oor.
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BEDFORD National D-Day Memorial – Stars and Stripes Forever: Patriotic Concert â– â– â–
When: May 23, 7 – 10 p.m. Where: National D-Day Memorial Cost: $8.00 in advance; $10.00 at the door for adults: Children 6-18, $5.00 in advance, $8.00 at the door. Children under 6 are free ■For more information, call: (540) 586-3329 The Jefferson Choral Society concert will include performances by the Jefferson Youth Chorale and Cantate and the Chorus of the Blue Ridge. The Let’s Dance band will perform at 7 p.m. with 1940s big band classics. Bring your own chair. No coolers or pets.
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When: May 25, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Where: Pamplin Historical Park Cost: Various $7.50 – $12.50 For more information, call: (804) 861-2408 Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier will be open Memorial Day with a full schedule of daily programs. The Park will have ongoing costumed interpretation and a special Memorial Day Commemoration ceremony. Before the ceremony, visitors can learn about a number of Soldiers that were killed or mortally wounded during the April 2, 1865, breakthrough battle by participating in a guided “Walk of Honor.â€? Parts of these Soldiers’ stories will be presented taken from their letters while alive and from recollections of their family, friends, and comrades after their death. Their stories illustrate the causes, commitment, and consequences of the war. Walk of Honor begins at 12 p.m. at the BattleďŹ eld Center. Artillery demonstration begins at 1 p.m. followed by Taps.
SHENANDOAH Memorial Day Festival and Parade â– â– â– â–
When: May 22, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. and May 23, all day Where: Town of Shenandoah, 426 1st St. Cost: FREE For more information, call: (540) 652-8164 We invite you to come and honor Veterans – those who truly “gave all� and experience our festival in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains (lo-
MEMORIAL DAY Continued from C1 en and veterans.â€? Showing support can be as simple as visiting with a veteran in your neighborhood, putting together a care package for someone serving overseas, or making a purchase from a merchant who donates a portion of the proceeds to a military support organization. You can ďŹ nd a comprehensive list of support organizations online at www.military.com. 2. Vote. Despite the concept of a participatory government being a
cated 20 minutes from Harrisonburg, Massanutten Resort, and Skyline Drive). You will ďŹ nd a unique blend of events, which include a classic antique car show with live music and DJ. May 23, events include a Memorial Service, huge car show, truck show, motorcycle show, tractor show, dog show, volunteer Firemen’s Carnival with food and games. There will be a huge parade and lots of delicious homemade food throughout Town. Come Wave a Flag!
FOLLOWING WEEKEND VIRGINIA BEACH Patriotic Festival: A Celebration of Our Military â– When: May 29 – 31 â– Where: Virginia Beach Oceanfront â– Cost: $135 for three-day discount ticket â– For more information, call: 491-7866 The Patriotic Festival celebrates the military at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront for three days of National Touring Artists Concerts, along with Military Display & Demos and a three day Oceanfront Air Show featuring the Blue Angels. Be a part of this salute to our troops, serving now and in the past. A salute and celebration of our military! Remember the men and women of the United States Armed Forces for their heroism and the sacriďŹ ces they make for Americans. This year’s concert line-up includes: Alabama, Lee Brice, Chase Rice, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Colt Ford, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, Drake White and the Big Fire, and the annual Oceanfront Air Show! The Patriotic Festival is the largest regional Military Celebration and is the City of Virginia Beach’s primary event of the summer season.
ROCKY MOUNT Veteran’s Memorial Day ■When: May 30, 10:30 a.m. – noon ■Where: Franklin County Courthouse, 275 Main St. ■Cost: FREE ■For more information, call: (540) 483-1890 Meet on the Franklin County Courthouse green to honor local casualities of all wars & military operations; emphasis on the War Between the States which touched every household in the county, 1770s/1860s period dress; rie salute, Color Guard (includes Sons of American Revolution), Sons of Confederate Veterans, Air Force JROTC cadets, and a wreath laying at the Confederate Monument to honor those who lost life and limb in the cause of one freedom or the other. Come out and show your patriotism!
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fundamental tenet of America, recent voter turnout in this country has been historically low. In 2014, it was the lowest since World War II; about 36 percent of Americans eligible to vote did so, according to the United States Election Project. Yet in a Fox News poll, 93 percent of respondents said they believed voting was a patriotic thing to do. Turnout is usually higher in years with a presidential race, but don’t just wait for a big election. Vote in your municipal, school district, county and state elections, too. Take your children with you so they learn about the process and the importance of voting. It’s the American thing to do. 3. Fly the ag the right way. Three patriotic holidays occur in the summer: Memorial Day, Flag Day and Independence Day. It’s a perfect time to begin displaying the ag - and turn it into a year-round habit. “Displaying the ag is a wonderful way to show respect for our country and for everyone who has defended it throughout our history,â€? says Funkhouser. “All 634 of our Cracker Barrel stores display an American Flag beside the ďŹ replace and have free bro-
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chures at the cashier counter on how to properly display the American Flag.â€? There are right ways – and wrong ways – to display the ag. For example, illuminate the ag at night if you’ll be displaying it ‘round-theclock, but never hang it with the union – the blue and white stars ďŹ eld – downward; that’s a signal of distress. Read the federal Flag Code for more information on the proper way to display the ag. 4. Visit and support a national park. The National Parks Service protects many of the country’s greatest natural and historic treasures – and they’re available for the enjoyment of everyone. Many national park and historic sites are free, but
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Poltergeist A young suburban girl is abducted by spirits that have besieged her family’s home. Desperate, her parents devise a plan to rescue her from the other side in this remake of Tobe Hooper’s seminal 1982 horror film.
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JOHN DODSON: THE MAGICIAN REAPPEARS By Jordan Newmark UFC.com
He’s baaack! John Dodson is back, and the UFC flyweight division should be shaking in their shorts. It’s been nearly a year since The Ultimate Fighter 14 winner stepped inside the Octagon, but the electric knockout artist known as “The Magician” is fired up and ready to reclaim his spot as the number one contender. “I’m on point and making sure I’m focused on the task at hand,” Dodson said. “Even though I’m looking past this fight and want to fight [UFC flyweight champion] Demetrious Johnson, my main focus is on Zach Makovsky. He knows what it feels like to be a champion. He knows what it’s like to hold gold. I have not achieved that, so I cannot let him take my shot at showing I’m the best in the world. I already know that I’m the best in the world and that I will beat ‘Mighty Mouse,’ but I need to step over Zach Makovsky so I can get that title shot.” At UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Khabilov in June of last year, Dodson scored a second round TKO of fellow top 10 flyweight John Moraga, which solidified his place in most people’s minds as the next title challenger. In an unfortunate turn of events, Dodson tore his ACL, had the surgery and sat on the sidelines watching others battle for the belt. All the while, fight fans have clamored for Dodson’s return and his second try at Mighty Mouse’s gold. In their first meeting, The Magician was the one to drop the champ, and he proved he could hurt Johnson with his striking. “People are telling me I’m the hope of the flyweight division,” Dodson said. “For me, it’s one of the most humbling things on the planet that everybody appreciates my art, my craft. People want to see me fight Demetrious because ev-
eryone knows that title’s supposed to be mine. Everybody knows that Demetrious is a paper champion, and that’s why when I step into the Octagon the people cheer for me because they know I am the true champion. Either this year or next year, I know I’m going to have that title. It’s going to be around my waist and I’m going to be like Buddha just sitting there and rubbing it. Shower with it, walk around with it, I’ll probably even do a dance with it butt naked.” Since their Fight of the Night clash in January 2013, the now 30-year-old native of Albuquerque has delivered back-to-back KO, rounding out his Octagon total to four. The most recent stoppage of the highly ranked Moraga was a doctor’s stoppage in between the second and third rounds. Besides getting another impressive UFC win, there was some extra heat in Dodson and Moraga’s tilt as it was a rematch from several years prior, where Dodson took a unanimous decision. “I wanted to finish him to make sure there was no doubt in his mind that I was better than him,” Dodson said. “There was a lot of chatter that I got lucky the first time we fought. It was hurting my pride because I knew I had gone out there and performed and dominated that first fight. I wanted to prove it again. Not only could I dominate him, I could finish him. For them to stop it, it took the pleasure from me of finishing my job. I wanted a true finish and not a doctor stoppage. It was like me painting the Sistine Chapel and then them not letting me do the finishing touches to make sure that artwork was complete.” Before a title tangle is possible, Dodson has a serious test ahead of him at UFC 187 in the form of Zach “Fun Size” Makovsky. The former NCAA Division I wrestler with a 19-5 pro record has his own sights set on climbing the UFC flyweight ranks, as Makovsky has reached the top of the
mountain in several other organizations. Dodson and Makovsky are very familiar with each other as the pair have been friends and training partners for years. Training out of the famed Tristar gym, Makovsky will aim to improve his 3-1 UFC record and steal Dodson’s thunder by grounding the striker with relentless takedowns. “It’s an honor to fight him,” Dodson said. “He’s been one of my training partners for a very long time. He was the first person I called when I got hurt to get him to be my replacement for Scott Jorgensen. He’s one of my closer friends and we know that after the fight, no matter who wins, we’re going to go out and party afterward and have a drink. Our styles match up very well. Zach is a very traditional wrestler just like I am, but I am more on that striking and he’s more on that jiu-jitsu. It’s going to be more of a jiu-jitsu vs. striker type of game. Can I stop his takedowns or can he take me down? That’s going to be the main question of that day.” In preparation for Makovsky, Dodson has been busy training with the same team that got him to the big dance: Jackson-Winkeljohn. To get back to his highlight reel self, The Magician has been taking on the likes of Joby Sanchez, Damacio Page, Nick Urso, wrestling coach Jafari Vanier and striking coach Brandon Gibson. No doubt, the injury was a large speed bump in Dodson’s road back to Johnson, but with an impressive win over Makovsky, The Magician will meet Mighty Mouse again soon enough. This Saturday, the flyweight division’s worst nightmare is back as Dodson returns in a clash against Makovsky. “Basically, I’m the boogeyman,” Dodson said. “Every time my name is brought up, those guys with the cool, calm, collected attitude get paranoid. They know when I go out there, I will do the one thing I know how to do and that is knock you out.”
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Memorial Day weekend, for many, is about 1. Kevin Harvick, 437 the roar of racing engines, beginning with 2. Martin Truex Jr., 391 the Monaco Grand Prix, 3. Jimmie Johnson, 389 continuing through the 4. Joey Logano, 375 Indianapolis 500 and 5. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 360 concluding with the Co6. Brad Keselowski, 343 ca-Cola 600. 7. Matt Kenseth, 331 But far from that noise, Memorial Day week8. Jamie McMurray, 328 end is about the sound 9. Jeff Gordon, 317 of silence in cemeteries 10. Kasey Kahne, 313 and remembering those members of the armed forces who made the ultimate sacrifice for the United States of America. For some, the Greatest Generation comes to mind, and a time when young men and women left small towns and farms only to die on faraway battlefields in Europe and the Pacific theater. And there are those who remember NASA astronauts, many of whom were military pilots before joining the space program, where they died trying to lead the race into space. Gus Grissom was one of those NASA pioneers – one of the Gemini Seven astronauts, better known to many as “The Right Stuff” astronauts because of the 1973 Tom Wolfe book and 1983 movie. Grissom also was one of those who appreciated the roar of racing engines on the Sunday before Memorial Day. While stationed at Cape Canaveral in Florida, he and most of his fellow Right Stuff astronauts found their way to Daytona Beach – the home of NASCAR. There they were welcomed by NASCAR founder Bill France Sr., who, being the promoter he was, recognized the value of having household-name astronauts in attendance at his races. Greg Favre was the assistant to Bill France when Grissom and his fellow Gemini Seven astronauts – all of them except John Glenn – were bitten by the racing bug. “They were all speed freaks,” Favre recalled. “It was a natural thing to embrace racing.” France took astronauts, including Grissom and Gordon Cooper, to the Daytona 500, NASCAR’s biggest race, but he also took them to short tracks, like Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Favre, who now heads CALmatters, said France’s relationship with the astronauts was just one example of his promoting genius. “Bill Sr. was the greatest promoter that ever lived,” Favre said. Grissom and Cooper, who was an accomplished Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) racer, also had an interest in IndyCar racing, and according to reports from that era, had plans to enter the 1967 Indianapolis 500 with NASCAR star Lee Roy Yarbrough doing the driving. That would allow Grissom to achieve both of his major goals – to lead the first expedition to the moon, and to win the 500. They teamed with former Indianapolis 500 winner Jim Rathmann, who served as their team manager, and bought a car from Fred Gerhardt, the leading car builder of his time. In June of 1966, Grissom and Cooper ran a race at Atlanta International Raceway, now Atlanta Motor Speedway, with Art Pollard driving. From all accounts, Grissom, rather than playing the role of celebrity owner, worked on his car alongside the crew. It was much like his reputation at NASA – he was just a regular guy. Pollard qualified the No. 76 in fifth place, but the car caught fire on pit road at Lap 64, relegating the team to a 22nd-place finish. Grissom never got a chance to achieve either of his major goals. On Jan. 27, 1967, he and fellow Apollo 1 crew members Ed White and Roger Chaffee died when a fire broke out during a test of their module. Like many heroes who are remembered each Memorial Day, Grissom was well aware of the risks, but did his duty anyway. In an interview just after Grissom’s death, Favre said he and Grissom had discussed the risks of the space program at that time. “He used to say we could get [to the moon] now, but might not be able to get back,” Favre said. “He mentioned a lot of times we’d lose some people on the way. “I’m sure he never thought it would happen like it did – 216 feet off the ground.”
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