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Vol. 21, No. 20 Norfolk, VA | flagshipnews.com | 05.23-05.29.13 ■ local divers Navy Diver 3rd Class Tom Chlebda of Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 splashes into the water to begin a diving operation. MDSU 2, homeported at JEBLCFS in Virginia Beach, is conducting a gross survey diving operation with the help of the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office to search for people and vehicles following a simulated bridge collapse MC1 (SW) Dustin Q. Diaz
NAVY DIVERS, LOCAL DEPUTIES DIVE TOGETHER DURING ARDENT SENTRY 2013 Divers based in JEBLCFS join SWAT divers in exercise
Retired Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael Schlitz (center) lands in the drop zone at Skydive Suffolk during the 3rd annual Jumping for a Purpose event.
By MC3 Randy Savarese Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 2 Public Affairs
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Navy Divers assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 and Beaufort County Sheriff’s Department SWAT Team divers worked together to increase hurricane and disaster response preparedness during exercise Ardent Sentry 13, May 13-17. Exercise Ardent Sentry is an annual North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) exercise focused on Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) scenarios to support civil authorities with military capabilities to save lives, prevent human suffering and mitigate great property damage. Navy and SWAT divers’ goals this week were centered on increasing the effective response of dive teams
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Annual ‘Jumping for a Purpose’ gives Wounded Warriors chance to fly high By MC1 Lolita M. Lewis The Flagship Staff Writer
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How would it feel to leave your worries at the door and clear your mind from 14,000 feet in the air? Several Wounded Warriors had the chance to do just that when they did a tandem jump from an airplane as they participated in the 3rd annual
“Jumping for a Purpose” skydiving event in Suffolk, May 18, sponsored by Wounded Wear. Jumping for a Purpose was established in 2010 when Jason Redman, founder and executive director of Wounded Wear; Matt Thompson, CEO of Troopswap; and Larry Pennington, owner of Skydive Suffolk collaborated together to organize an event that would give back to Wounded
Warriors who had already given so much of themselves to defend our country. “This event is about empowering Wounded Warriors, providing them the opportunity to recognize that their lives did not end with their injuries,” said Redman during the opening ceremony. “It actually just began.”
SECNAV visits USS Monterey By MC3 Billy Ho Navy Public Affairs Support Element East
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Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus visited Sailors aboard guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) while the ship was moored at Khalifa Bin Salman, Bahrain, for a scheduled port visit, May 16. Secretary Mabus visited Bahrain to visit Sailors and Marines stationed or deployed to the region. He also met with U.S. and Bahrain leaders to discuss ways to enhance America’s long-standing partnership with Bahrain and further stability and peace in the region.
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CHEF ADOPTS USS BUSH By MC3 Brian Read Castillo USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Public Affairs
USS GEORGE H.W. BUSH, AT SEA
MC3 Brian Read Castillo Culinary Specialists 1st Class Demarcos Blow decorates a plate during the “Iron Chef” competition aboard the USS George H.W. Bush.
A professional chef instructor with the American Culinary Federation (ACF) embarked aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) as part of the Adopt-aShip program, to offer hands-on training to the ship’s culinary specialists (CS), May 13. The Adopt-a-Ship program is a partnership between Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) and ACF that
2013 WARRIOR GAMES Team Navy earned a total of 23 medals at the 2013 Warrior Games, including eight gold, five silver and 10 bronze medals.
X-47B ACCOMPLISHES FIRST EVER CARRIER TOUCH AND GO The Navy’s X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstrator (UCAS-D) began touch and go landing operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) May 17.
began in 1998 to provide continuing education to CSs who may not have the opportunity to experience industry practices. The voluntary program provides culinarians, chefs and cooks the opportunity to spend time aboard the ship with CSs, sharing their culinary knowledge and industry experience. Chef instructor Bruce Piatek, who normally teaches students at Le Cordon Bleu, volunteered to come aboard and give training on techniques vital for all CSs.
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MCC (AW) Sam Shavers Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus is rendered honors as he passes through sideboys aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) pierside in Manama, Bahrain.
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A2 | THE FLAGSHIP | MAY 23, 2013 | FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM The band Carbon Leaf held an impromptu jam session with Sailors aboard the USS Eisenhower (CVN 69) prior to performing for the crew in ship’s hangar bay, May 15.
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Carbon Leaf performed for Sailors aboard the deployed aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (IKE) in the ship’s hangar bay, May 15. The Southern Celtic-rock band played many of their hit songs, such as “Let Your Troubles Go By,” which was dedicated to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7. A few hundred Sailors attended the performance, enjoying some downtime at the end of flight operations. “I thought the concert was awesome,” said Lt. Tommy Powers, an E-2C Hawkeye pilot assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121. “I’m a huge fan of Carbon Leaf and could probably name every song they sang tonight.”
While aboard IKE, the band toured the ship, observed flight operations and signed autographs. “It has been pretty inspiring coming aboard IKE,” said Barry Privett, Carbon Leaf’s lead singer. “I’ve been on an aircraft carrier before once as a kid, but I’ve never performed on one, so this was a true experience for me.” Carbon Leaf is originally from Richmond and has been together since 1992. The band consists of Barry Privett (acoustic guitar/vocals), Terry Clark (electric guitar), Carter Gravatt (violin), Jason Neal (drums) and Jon Markel (bass guitar). Their genre is a mix between indie rock, alternate country, folk rock and Celtic, which gives their music a unique sound. Since many Sailors were familiar with the band, Carbon Leaf received song requests via Facebook before they
came aboard. “I guess I thought the Sailors out here probably never heard of us,” said Clark. “To my surprise, we got emails and Facebook messages from Sailors around the ship requesting songs. Everybody we’ve met has been from Virginia, which is pretty cool because we are from Virginia.” During the concert, the band expressed their gratitude not only to IKE Sailors, but for service members around the world. “I think it is a unique privilege to come out to the Eisenhower and see how the Sailors operate and to perform for everyone aboard,” Pivett told the crowd. “If anyone wants to reach out to us, send us a Facebook message, we love hearing from people and we try to respond to everyone – especially service members.”
Navy Lodge Program earns first Gold and Silver LEED awards By Susan Langless NEXCOM Navy Lodge Program Public Affairs
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The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) Navy Lodge Program announced, May 15, that the U.S. Green Building Council has awarded the Navy Lodge North Island, Calif., a LEED Gold certification and the Navy Lodge Gulfport, Miss., a LEED Silver certification. LEED is the nation’s preeminent program for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. “The Navy Lodges underwent a $50 million expansion in 2012 with an eye on sustainability,” said Mike Bockelman, Vice President
NEXCOM and Director of the Navy Lodge Program. “At the top of our priority list was long-term sustainability and good environmental stewardship. This green initiative will lead to lower operating costs and increased Navy savings, reduce waste sent to landfills and conservation of energy and water. We are proud to have achieved this prestigious distinction.” During its development and construction, the Navy Lodge North Island and the construction company, RQ Construction, took significant measures to ensure that the design, building and operation of the facility would reduce the impact on the environment. Some of the sustainable features of the Navy Lodge
North Island include sophisticated building controls system that continually monitors and adjusts energy usage; low flow water fixtures that significantly reduce water consumption; native landscaping that reduces the extent of required irrigation; in room energy management systems that avoid energy consumption in unoccupied guest rooms; maximized access to natural daylight; windows, walls and roofs with higher insulation values to minimize heat transfer; and light reflective roofing materials. The Navy Lodge also participates in a recycling program, which diverts cardboard from the landfills. Navy Lodge Gulfport and the construction company, Yates Construction, also took
significant measures to ensure that the design, building and operation of the facility would reduce the impact on the environment. Some of the sustainable features include: windows, walls and roofs with higher insulation values to minimize heat transfer in the warm Southern climate; use of building materials with high recycled content including the carpeting which was made of recycled materials and installed without harmful Low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) adhesives; high efficiency HVAC systems route heating and cooling throughout the building based on individualized, local controls using much less energy than traditional temperature control systems; and the use of LED or compact fluorescent lighting which significantly reduces electrical usage. The Navy Lodge also participates in a recycling program to divert cardboard from the landfills
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An X-47B unmanned combat air system (UCAS) demonstrator conducts a touch and go landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).
X-47B ACCOMPLISHES FIRST-EVER CARRIER TOUCH AND GO MC2 Tony D. Curtis
By MC3 Brandon Vinson USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Public Affairs
USS GEORGE H.W. BUSH, AT SEA
The Navy’s X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstrator (UCAS-D) began touch and go landing operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), May 17. For UCAS-D, this represents the most significant technology maturation of the program. Ship relative navigation and precision touchdown of the X-47B are critical technology elements for all future Unmanned
Carrier Aviation (UCA) aircraft. Don Blottenberger, UCAS-D Deputy Program manager, commented, “This landing, rubber hitting deck, is extremely fulfilling for the team and is the culmination of years of relative navigation development. Now, we are set to demonstrate the final pieces of the demonstration.” Earlier in the week, the UCAS-D test team and the George H. W. Bush crew worked together to successfully complete the first-ever launch of an unmanned aircraft from an aircraft carrier proving the importance of introducing unmanned aviation into the
already powerful arsenal of aircraft squadrons. “We are proud to be a part of another historic first for naval aviation. The landing was spot-on and it’s impressive to witness the evolution of the Carrier Air Wing,” said Capt. Brian E. Luther, commanding officer, USS George H.W. Bush. The various launch and landing operations of the X-47B on the flight deck of George H. W. Bush signify historic events for naval aviation history. These demonstrations display the Navy’s readiness to move forward with unmanned car-
rier aviation operations. “When we operate in a very dynamic and harsh carrier environment, we need networks and communication links that have high integrity and reliability to ensure mission success and provide precise navigation and placement of an unmanned vehicle,” said Capt. Jaime Engdahl, program manager for Unmanned Combat Air Systems program office. “Today, we have demonstrated this with the X-47B, and we will continue to demonstrate, consistent, reliable, repeatable touch-down locations on
a moving carrier flight deck. This precision relative navigation technology is key to ensuring future unmanned systems can operate off our aircraft carriers.” The UCAS-D program plans to conduct shore-based arrested landings of the X-47B at NAS Patuxent River in the coming months before final carrier-based arrestments later in 2013. USS George H.W. Bush is currently conducting training operations in the Atlantic Ocean, strengthening the Navy’s forward operating and war fighting ability.
Navy’s public works professionals celebrate contributions to readiness Press Release Naval Facilities Engineering Command Public Affairs
WASHINGTON
Approximately 10,000 Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) public works professionals are celebrating National Public Works Week, which began May 19 and runs through May 25. National Public Works Week started in 1960 as part of a public education campaign by the American Public Works Association (APWA). The week-long event seeks to raise the public’s awareness about public works issues and public works employees who are dedicated to improving the quality of life for present and future generations. This year’s theme is “Because of Public Works ...” NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic covers the Mid-Atlantic Region from North Carolina to Maine, with a team of nearly 3,500 Sailors and civilians. “It is an honor to lead the team of NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic public works professionals who provide and accomplish the myriad of shore facility, utility, vehicle and weight handling services aimed at supporting our mission,” said Capt. John Korka, command-
ing officer, Naval Facilities Engineering Command MidAtlantic. “Our team of professionals comes to work each day doing their part providing for reliable and safe facilities.” NAVFAC has provided management and leadership of Navy public works for more than 170 years. As the Navy’s public works officers, Civil Engineer Corps officers lead 68 Navy and Marine Corps public works departments (PWD) around the globe in providing comprehensive shore installation facility engineering, acquisition, environmental, and transportation services to many supported commands and missions. “NAVFACs worldwide leadership and delivery of public works products and services, with a focus on sustainable life-cycle performance at the least cost, aligns well with this year’s theme,” said Capt. Kathryn Donovan, NAVFACs Director of Public Works. This essential work usually goes unnoticed, but the behind-the-scenes work performed in providing vital public works services, such as electricity, water and wastewater management is a central enabler for a lot of what happens on Navy and Marine
Corps bases worldwide. “Nearly every element of the Navy’s mission depends on infrastructure or shore services provided for by a Public Works Department and the NAVFAC MIDLANT team,” said Jean Dumlao, NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic Public Works Business Line leader. “Our NAVFAC public works employees are focused at providing shore services such as reliable utility services and crane operations at the waterfront, providing clean water and electrical services in your offices and work spaces, providing for safe runways, roads and lighting, to providing safe and reliable services for our barracks, housing, medical facilities and housing, to even providing for vehicle and bus services.” NAVFACs public works professionals are at the forefront of executing cutting-edge energy projects for Commander, Navy Installations Command to help meet the Secretary of the Navy’s energy goals. Advanced metering, renewable energy and residential energy conservation projects are helping to reduce the demand for energy on and off-base. PWD personnel are always some of the first at the pier
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working order and are clear of any foreign object debris, which can cause damage to planes and injury to personnel. “Our public works enterprise supports the fleet, fighter and family with the highest
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A4 | THE FLAGSHIP | MAY 23, 2013 | FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM
Susan Bailey, development coordinator, Riverfront Children’s Center prepare to start the center’s annual 5K road race and family fun run.
Photo by Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Cragg
Sailors assist Riverfront Children’s Center during annual family run By Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Cragg Commander, Submarine Group 2 Public Affairs
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Sailors assigned to the Virginiaclass attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) volunteered their time to assist the Riverfront Children’s Center during their annual 5K road race and family fun run, May 18. Nearly 100 runners laced up their shoes to support the facility. Riverfront’s primary mission is to provide quality, affordable child care and foundational educational services for children of families who are working, in school or training including the underemployed and working poor. Electronics Technician 3rd Class James Vincent, assigned to Mississippi, serves as the volunteer coordinator for the attack submarine and coordinated volunteers to assist the center with their annual run. Susan Bailey, development coordinator, Riverfront Children’s Center praised Vincent for his support. “Since 2011, I have worked closely with Electronics Technician 3rd Class James Vincent to develop and implement a variety of mainte-
nance and improvement projects at our facility,” said Bailey, who added her center appreciates the strong bond formed between their facility and both USS Mississippi and PreCommissioning Unit (PCU) North Dakota (SSN 784). Mississippi crew members participated in so many community relations and volunteer projects,
during the construction phase of the submarine, that they won the 2011 Navy Community Service/Project Good Neighbor community service award. Cmdr. Tory Swanson, commanding officer, USS Mississippi also volunteered his time at the center’s annual run and reflected on his Sailors’ volunteerism.
“This event is a great opportunity to give back to the local community and see firsthand the impact my Sailors have had,” he said. As the volunteer coordinator, Vincent has implemented a variety of ongoing maintenance and improvement projects, and also tracks the hours the Sailors give back to the community.
“Sailors assigned to USS Mississippi have continuously volunteered in the local community for more than three years,” said Vincent, who added his command has exceeded more than 1,800 volunteer hours. The attack submarine, commissioned on June 2, 2012 in Pascagoula, Miss., is currently undergoing a Post Shakedown Availability at General Dynamics Electric Boat. The crew wants to continue the volunteering efforts even while balancing an operational timeline. For more news from Commander Submarine Group 2, visit www. navy.mil/local/Subgru2/.
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Tides hold Armed Forces Appreciation Night Service members throw the first pitch to Norfolk Tides baseball team members during the Norfolk Tides Armed Forces Appreciation Night, May 17.
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Chief petty officers (CPO) and first class petty officers from Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group (NAVELSG) volunteered during the Hampton VA Medical Center “Patient Appreciation Day,” May 14. Sailors participated as part of the CPO 365 training program. The annual outdoor event included carnival games, music and lunch for the inpatients. Sailors and military
members from the area partnered with patients, and assisted them with the games and spent the afternoon enjoying lunch and conversation. “I enjoyed meeting several veterans and other military personnel from across the Hampton Roads region,” said Yeoman 1st Class Caleb Burney, NAVELSG. “The highlight of my day was assisting a disabled Navy veteran through all of the games – giving me a chance to get to know him and learning about his past. It was a humbling feeling at the end of the event when you get a moment to thank them for their service,
knowing you helped brighten their day.” CPO 365 is a year-long development and training program for first class petty officers, first introduced in 2010 under former Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Rick D. West. “It is a gift to be able to interact with veterans. We can’t thank them enough for their service,” said Chief Mass Communication Specialist Lucy Quinn, NAVELSG. “For those of us in the military, they are our living heritage. And CPO 365 is about knowing our heritage and developing leaders.”
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Participants run in the Anchor Run 5K, May 19. The proceeds from the event will support the Anchor Scholarship Foundation in generating scholarships for children of Navy personnel.
Photos by MC1 Andre N. McIntyre Capt. Doug Nashold, Surface Force Atlantic Fleet, and his children participate in the Anchor Run 5K, May 19.
Anchor Run 5K supports Scholarship Fund I think it is very important as service members to give something back to our families and this event will assist in doing that.” - Capt. Doug Nashold
By MC1 Andre McIntyre Navy Public Affairs Element - East
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The Anchor Scholarship Foundation held its Anchor Run 5K onboard Naval Station Norfolk, May 19, to promote the 35 scholarships they award totaling $73,000. “The last two years we have awarded 35 scholarships,” said Danielle Dawley, executive director of the Anchor Scholarship Foundation. “We award 34 Anchor scholarships, which are $2,000 each. The last scholarship is the Rear Adm. James G. Prout III Memorial Scholarship, which is $5,000, and is designated for a San Diego resident.” The starting point for the event, the Pennsylvania House, is a historic landmark which got its name from the state, but drew its spirit from the founding fathers. The building itself is a scaled down replica of Independence Hall in Philadelphia.
Much like the spirit of our founding fathers and the heart of America, the nearly 100 participants in this event ran with an altruistic spirit. “This event supports military families,” said Dawley. “Sequestration is impacting our military and their families. We initiated the Anchor Run 5K not as a fundraiser, but as an opportunity to connect with the waterfront and the Sailors who potentially benefit from these scholarships. Investing in scholarships today will pay big dividends tomorrow.” The proceeds from this event will support the Anchor Scholarship Foundation. Runners came out in numbers for a good cause and shared in this event experience. “I am running in this event today to raise money for scholarships and to assists dependents of service members,” said Capt. Doug Nashold, Surface Force Atlantic Fleet. “I think it is very important as service members to give something back to our families and this
event will assist in doing that.” The event had runners from all age groups, and many of them came out just to have fun. “I came out to hang with my dad,” said Diane Mahiai, 11. “This is a great opportunity for us to spend quality time together, because when he is away and out to sea, I won’t be able to share in times like this.” “This is my first event and my first run with dad. It is going to be fun,” said Samuel Nashold. “When my dad asked if I wanted to run a 5K this morning my response was, ‘Yes sir!’” Anchor Scholarships are awarded to students who meet certain selection criteria. “Applicants must be full-time students and attend an accredited four-year college or university while working toward a degree,” said Dawley. “Selection is based on financial need, academics, extracurricular activities and character attributes.”
“Since receiving my Anchor Scholarship I have been hard at work,” said Hannah Crockett, a freshman at the University of Virginia and 2012 recipient. “In addition to advanced chemistry, Arabic and anthropology classes, I am very involved with the Virginia Women’s Club Crew Team and the Wesley Foundation. As a college student I’ve found it increasingly difficult to balance the social, physical, spiritual and academic aspects of my life, but I owe my success to the support of my family and friends, and the funding provided by the Anchor Scholarship Foundation.” “This was my first Anchor Run and I believe in what I ran for,” said Chief Information System Technician Douglas England, Navy Network Warfare Command. “I am not the runner in the family – it is my wife. It is my day, so I enjoyed putting forth the effort to provide for a better tomorrow for our youth.”
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IKE trains British Sailors By MC3 Shannon M. Smith USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Public Affairs
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MC2 Ryan D. McLearnon British destroyer HMS Dragon (D35) and the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) steam alongside fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) conducting a replenishment-at-sea while the dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13) and guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) steam astern of Dwight D. Eisenhower conducting a vertical-replenishment.
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HMS Hermes (95), commissioned in 1924, was the first aircraft carrier to have a fulllength flight deck and a starboard side control tower island. The British also helped develop angled flight decks, steam catapults and arresting gear. The last Royal Navy carrier to have these features was HMS Ark Royal (R09), which was decommissioned in 1980. “I think it’s one of these things that’s an ongoing cycle,” said Firth. “We’ve pretty much come full circle now that we taught you originally how to do the big deck angled flight deck operations, and now you’re passing it back to us.” The program is expected to run six to eight years, eventually involving more than 300 Royal Navy and Royal Air Force personnel. Those currently involved in the training program are intimately familiar with aircraft, each having an average of 10 or more years of experience. The program allows them to learn new elements of aircraft operation, such as how to coordinate launching and recovering a large number of aircraft in cyclical operations. “They’re learning the space and number of aircraft involved and the actual choreography of moving the aircraft around,” said Firth. “It really is very complicated what they’re doing, and requires a lot of training and experience.” The four British Sailors aboard Eisenhower said they’ve used their time on the ship to soak up as much information as possible. “It’s been intense, very intense at times,” said Royal Navy Aircraft Handler 1st Class Mark Chapman. “Tiring, but I think we’ve adapted to it slowly but surely.” “We’ll be where we want to be by the time we leave,” said Royal Navy Aircraft Handler 1st Class Raymond Richardson. Firth said most American Sailors he’s spoken with have been impressed with the progress of the British Sailors, saying their knowledge rivals those who have served multiple deployments. The depth of that progress was demonstrated on May 12 when Royal Navy Chief Petty Officer Aircraft Handler Stacy Gager became the first ever Royal Navy Sailor to qualify as an aircraft director aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier. Royal Navy Aircraft Handler 1st Class Graeme Robinson said the program is a reflection of the nature of the U.S. and U.K. special relationship, as well as a look into the future of interoperability between nations.
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Motorcycle mentorship program required at all commands By April Phillips Naval Safety Center Public Affairs
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The most recent change to the Navy’s Traffic Safety Instruction, OPNAVINST 5100.12J, requires commands to set up mentorship programs for motorcycle riders. These programs are designed to give experienced riders the opportunity to teach new riders how to be successful on their bikes. “Mentors are those who have been through it,” said Stan Jones, the Naval Safety Center’s Motorcycle Safety Representative and an advisor to mentorship programs across the fleet. “It’s a mindset. Experienced riders have the moral authority to provide tips on riding that the training courses don’t have the time to go into.” Required training courses, such as the Basic Rider Course and Military Sportbike Rider Course, are designed to teach the basics of bike handling and risk management. “Training provides the basic skills in a controlled environment, but mentorships are about getting out on the open road, in traffic, riding outside of the square box of a training course,” said Jones. He suggested that Sailors look for mentors who ride the same type motorcycle. Sportbike riders should pair with other sportbike riders, and cruiser riders should seek mentors who have experience on cruisers because the nuances of the bikes are different. He also suggested that the traditional rank structure of the Navy may be relaxed during mentorship discussions and rides. “There will always be that respect for rank, but it’s important to move from that mentality to a rider role. You don’t want new riders to feel pressured. They should want to be there,” said Jones. He also pointed out that when it comes to motorcycles, inexperienced riders come in all ages and ranks. “A second class petty officer who grew up on sportbikes may be a mentor to a chief who is just transitioning from a cruiser to a sportbike,” he said. The requirements for mentorship in the instruction leaves a lot of latitude for commands to design their own programs. The instruction states, “Commands should tailor the motorcycle mentorship program to address the individual commands’ training requirements, ridership, local area and resources available.” To that end, small commands with few riders are permitted to team up with other commands to maximize the mentorship opportunities. General guidance, pre-ride inspections, and other topics and information for mentorship programs can be found at the Naval Safety Center’s website at www.public. navy.mil/navsafecen/Pages/ ashore/motor_vehicle/Motorcycle. In fiscal year (FY) 2012, 20 Sailors and Marines lost their lives in motorcycle accidents. As of May 10, as the spring and summer motorcycle riding season was beginning, that number for FY 2013 stood at 18. Department of the Navy leadership believes preventable deaths like these are simply unacceptable. They have reinvigorated Navy and Marine Corps efforts to ensure the safe use of motor vehicles and motorcycles with the expectation that senior Sailors and Marines set the example of zero tolerance for: unsafe driving, failure to comply with requirements and regu-
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Above: Retired Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Jeremiah Harold lands in the drop zone at Skydive Suffolk during the 3rd annual Jumping for a Purpose Skydiving event, May 18. Right: Parachute riggers from Skydive Suffolk prepare to repack parachutes in the hangar bay. Left: Jason Redman, founder of Wounded Wear, presents Lillian Becker a challenge coin during the opening ceremony. Becker raised more than $1,600 toward the event, enough to sponsor four Wounded Warriors the opportunity to be able tandem Skydive.
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for the event. “I am just filled with awe … to the Wounded Warriors I say to you, ‘what an inspiration.’ This event can teach all of us that no matter what happens in life, you just don’t give up.” Wounded Wear volunteer Michelle Snyder, an Army veteran injured during a job-related jump in 2002 while on active duty, had the opportunity to participate during last year’s event. “I enjoyed jumping out of planes in the Army, but the average jump in the Army is 1,000 feet,” he said. “So jumping at 13,000 feet was a huge adrenaline rush and I felt no pain.” Snyder became a regular Wounded Wear volunteer in January of 2012 after participating in a Wounded Warrior clothing kit building volunteer event, in which a Wounded Warrior unit from North Carolina traveled to Hampton Roads to build
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Cooperative Religious Ministry Duty Section supports local military By MC2 (SW) Eric Garst U.S. Fleet Forces Public Affairs
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Sea service women stay connected through WAVES By MC1 (SW/AW) Molly A. Burgess The Flagship Military Editor
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Women have played a role in the military for hundreds of years, dating back to the American Revolution in 1775 when women served on the battlefields as nurses, water bearers, cooks and laundresses, yearning for equality and presence among the ranks. During the Mexican War and the Civil War, women who were eager to do more than just provide casualty care to the wounded, began to disguise themselves as men in order to serve as a Soldier and fight among-side the men. Through the years, women have continued to explore uncharted territories which helped pave the way for future military positions that were never thought possible, marking significant milestones in women’s history. One of these life changing milestones came in 1942 during World War II, when Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) was established, recruiting more than 80,000 women to fill shore-based billets in jobs such as medicine, supply, communications, intelligence and administration. The beginning of the closure of WAVES came just six years later in mid-1948, when the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act was established, granting women the right to enlist and have a permanent status in the Armed Forces. Although women still held their title after the passing act, the official dissolution of WAVES came in 1972 when Adm. Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr., former Chief of Naval Operations, issued a Z-Gram abolishing the term. Following the integration act and the dissolution, and in need for a support system for women who were returning home to take up homemaker once again after serving in the U.S. military, three organizers established WAVES National (WN) in 1979. The organization soon began to branch out into units across the nation to better embrace all branches of sea service women, (Navy, Coast Guard and Marine Corps) – active and reserve. “Many of these women became single parents and needed to support a family. Hiring preferences were given to the male service members returning from war as they were considered the breadwinner of the family,” said Dassa Carvey, current treasurer and past national president and founder of Tidewater Tidal WAVES (TTW), Unit 152 of WN. “The co-founders of WN saw a need to provide support to these women and help then assimilate back in society in a productive role.” The 58 nationwide WN units continue to provide support for women of the sea services, and has grown over the years to become a large community service organization focusing on military and veterans. Yet, over the past 20 years, changes have affected the organization. “As you can imagine, the original organi-
■ women milestones 1865 – Dr. Mary E. Walker was awarded the Medal of Honor for her service as a contract surgeon in the Union Army during the Civil War. She is the only woman who has received the nation’s highest military award. 1993 – Congress repealed the Combat Exclusion Law allowing women to serve on combatant ships. 1994 – The USS Eisenhower became the first carrier to have permanent women crew members. Sixty-three women were initially assigned. 1996 – Lt. Gen. Carol A. Mutter, USMC, became the first female in the U.S. Armed Forces to be appointed to a three-star grade. 1998 – Cmdr. Maureen A. Farren, Navy, became the first woman to command a surface combatant ship.
WWII ladies veteran Maggie Lowrance, attended the retirement of Senior Chief Personnel Specialist Betty Hand in 2009. She wore her WWII uniform with great pride. Shown with her is another WWII veteran, Chief West. Both he and Lowrance have passed away.
2001 – Capt. Vernice Armour, USMC, was acknowledged by DOD as the first female African-American combat pilot in the military during Operation Iraqi Freedom. 2001 – Senior Airman Jennifer Donaldson, Air National Guard, became the first woman to complete the counter-sniper course, the only military sniper program open to women. 2006 – Angela Salinas became the first Hispanic woman to become a USMC brigadier general. 2008 – Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody, Army, became the first woman in U.S. military history to be promoted to the rank of a four-star general. 2009 – The first all-female USMC team conducted their first mission in Southern Afghanistan. 2010 – Rear Adm. Nora Tyson, Navy, became the first female to command a carrier strike group. 2010 – Cmdr. Sara Joyner, Navy, was selected for promotion to captain, becoming the first women selected to head a Carrier Air Wing. 2011 – For the first time in history, women began to serve aboard submarines. Twenty-four women officers were selected as the first to integrate onto subs. 2011 – Army Special Operations Command deployed its first teams of female Soldiers assigned to commando units in Afghanistan. 2012 – First all-female E-2C Hawkeye flight crew, five “Tigertails” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125, participated in a combat mission while embarked aboard USS Carl Vinson.
In 2011, Libby Morrison was a guest speaker at Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) in honor of Women’s History Month. Morrison told her experiences as an enlisted WAVE and of having the opportunity to go to college and becoming a Mustang, retiring as a commander.
Alice Wamsley (right) pinning Tidewater Tidal Waves member Charity Barron Mahanna to chief petty officer. Wamsley was one of the first women to be promoted to chief in WWII (YNC). In 2006, she was honored to be asked to speak to the chief selectees and to pin Mahanna.
2012 – In the rocky mountains of Helmand province, an all-female Seabee team from Port Hueneme became the first in history to take on and complete a construction project.
zation of units comprised mostly of WWII and Korean War era women. With the passing of so many of these veterans, the number of units has steadily decreased as well. It remains a challenge to recruit new members,” said Carvey. “Many of the sea service women of today use social media to keep in contact and do not realize the benefits of belonging to our organization.” Although there is a struggle to keep the strength in numbers among the group sizes of the units, the community service in which they perform continues to grow, proving their services are appreciated and needed through the communities. “We have recently been asked to partner with the Hospice Chaplain, Chesapeake Regional Hospital, to provide comfort to veterans in hospice,” said Carvey. “We are also considering placing a monument in the Memorial Garden at the Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery [in Suffolk].” TTW have expanded their assistance and services since their establishment 11 years ago, including donations of funds to the Hampton VA Medical Center to help support the needs of patients; the collection of clothing, furniture and housekeeping items for veterans in need; baked goods during holidays and various events; support to the local standdowns for homeless veterans and many more. One of their reoccurring and growing charities is the wreath laying event during December, where they have helped raise funds to put a live wreath on every gravesite at the Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. “Last year, we were successful in raising enough funds to place more than 4,000 wreaths,” said Carvey. “Last year, we had approximately 2,000 attendees at the wreath laying and program that followed.”
For TTW, the list of events they are involved with are almost endless and are yearround, making members a key asset to keeping the chapter actively involved throughout the community. Time not only led to changes for TTW, it has allowed women of all color, race and ethnicity to advance in all branches of the military, becoming iconic for women of the future. “Today’s women can have families – even be a single parent –while in the service. Their time encompasses raising a family, obtaining an education and developing a career. Women now serve aboard ships – which was unheard of when I was in the Navy,” said Carvey. “Many doors have opened, and continue to open, to women in order that they are a vital part of the military. I envy the opportunities women of today’s military services have.”
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Sailors provide emergency care to a Multiple Amputation Trauma Trainer (MATT) during the Collective Protection Exercise held on Naval Weapons Station YorktownCheatham Annex. The Collective Protection Exercise displayed the collectively protected environment, which provides a collective protection to the warfighter and their equipment in support of military missions and operations as a seamless, integrated sub-system to all manner of platform, which utilizes stateof-the-art chemical, biological and radiological protective technologies.
Photos by MCSN Scott Barnes
This system allows us to maintain an expeditionary medical facility close to the front lines, where Sailors will need it the most.” - Lt. Raul Cuevas
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown-Cheatham Annex hosts collective protection exercise By MCSN Jackie Hart Navy Public Affairs Support Element, East
YORKTOWN
Sailors from various medical and Seabee commands participated in the Navy’s first Collective Protection Exercise at Naval Weapons Station YorktownCheatham Annex, May 14. An Expeditionary Medical Facility Assist Team (EMFAT) from Navy Expeditionary Medical Support Command (NEMSCOM), along with Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit 202 (CBMU 202) stationed at Cheatham Annex partnered with Sailors and civilians from the Naval Expeditionary Medical Training Institute
(NEMTI) and Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) Great Lakes, Ill. for this exercise. In the event that expeditionary units are attacked or are forced to occupy an environment contaminated by a chemical, biological or radiological (CBR) attack, a collective protection system provides both life-sustaining and continued, regular operational capabilities. This initial exercise shows over a 72-hour period how environmentally-controlled and contaminantfree surroundings give an EMF the ability to provide continued medical treatment. “This exercise gives us the opportunity to not only show that we can work in a collectively protect-
ed environment, but also that the training we provide out there to the hospital personnel is adequate in setting up the facility,” said Capt. Marty McCue, NEMSCOM officer-in-charge. “It allows them to shut down, pressurize the facility and operate in that environment for up to 72 hours.” Validating the Navy’s ability to operate in an area compromised by a CBR agent is the main priority of this exercise. The EMFAT and CBMU 202 teams were given 10 days to erect a fully operational collective protection system. After the first three days, the system was capable of receiving patients. On day seven, medical personnel had surgical capabilities, and by the
end of the tenth day, the system was completely sealed from contamination, pressurized and operational. The 72-hour medical training period, for the first time, offers Navy expeditionary hospital personnel the chance to conduct a full-range of possible scenarios they may encounter while forward deployed. While staying inside the collective protection system for the duration of the multi-day exercise, medical officers and hospital corpsmen have the opportunity to simulate performing x-rays, treating injuries service members may sustain in a combat environment on interactive training manne-
quins, and even performing surgical procedures, all while remaining completely safe from CBR agents. “This exercise is the culmination of years of work on the part of subject matter experts, most of which are retired chiefs, senior chiefs, and master chiefs in the Seabee and corpsman communities,” said Lt. Raul Cuevas, EMFAT officerin-charge. “This system allows us to maintain an expeditionary medical facility close to the front lines, where Sailors will need it the most.” For more news from Navy Public Affairs Support Element, Norfolk, visit www.navy.mil/local/pacennorfolk/.
This month, Navy evaluates we are evaluating collective protection the system under conditions similar in Expeditionary to what may Medical Facility be expected in By Julius Evans Naval Medical Logistics Command Public Affairs
WILLIAMSBURG
During May, Navy Reservists and active duty forces constructed a Chemically Hardened Expeditionary Medical Facility (CHEMF) at Naval Weapons Station Cheatham Annex in Williamsburg to test the integration of a collective protection system. With a collective protection system, an EMF is protected against chemical, biological and radiological exposure. Simply stated, a CH-EMF is an EMF with a collective protection system integrated. CH-EMFs provide medical personnel the capability to operate without having to be fully outfitted in individual protective or mission oriented protective posture gear. Expeditionary medical facilities are globally positioned to support combat operations worldwide. Self-supportive EMFs assure the ability of medical personnel to provide world-class medical care to Wounded Warriors in their most vital time of need. Evaluation participants included the Expeditionary Medical Logistics Program Office, the Collectively Pro-
tected Field Hospital (CPFH ) Program of the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical and Biological Defense (JPEO-CBD) Joint Project Manager for Protection, the U.S. Army Medical Department Board, the Construction Battalion Maintenance Units 202 and 303, the Navy Expeditionary Medical Support Command, the Navy Medicine Education and Training Command, the Naval Expeditionary Medical Training Institute and the Navy Reserves Expeditionary Medical Facility, Great Lakes One. “This evolution was significant on a number of levels,” said William Hartmann, U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Expeditionary Medical Logistics Program manager. “The Navy is considering all aspects of collective protection for field hospitals. This month, we are evaluating the system under conditions similar to what may be expected in an operational environment.” The CPFH Program is responsible for providing collective protection equipment used throughout the entire medical facility. Although this is the Navy’s first experience with collective protection for EMFs, others have incorporated this unique method of protection in their facilities.
an operational environment.” - William Hartmann
“Collectively protected field hospitals were deployed by both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force during Operation Iraqi Freedom in the event of a possible chemical or biological attack,” said Brian Rainer, the product manager for the CPFH Program. “The protective aspect,” he continued, “is accomplished by using filtration units. All outside air introduced into the hospital is first filtered with military grade filters and then environmentally conditioned. The filtered air is provided at an overpressure which prevents contaminants from entering the hospital. The overpressure is maintained by sealing the hospital with chemical and biological resistant liners. Personnel and patients enter and exit the hospital through special airlocks.” During the evaluation phase, medical personnel were enclosed within the facility for 72 hours. Simulated patient scenarios were conducted to provide a realistic feeling to the event. “Being locked in a field hospital for 72 hours provided
Courtesy photos The collective protective liner is added to the Expeditionary Medical Facility in Williamsburg during the joint collaboration among various units and program offices from around the nation in constructing the EMF.
Members of the Navy Expeditionary Medical Support Command, featuring Commanding Officer Marty D. McCue (center) and Lt. Raul Cuevas (center right), pause as the team displays one of their favorite banners that says, “Dedicated to Saving Lives.”
the opportunity to prepare for a possible deployment and to train for a mass casualty event within an air-locked facility,” said Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Caitlyn Strader of Hindsboro, Ill. “I was excited to work with a diverse number of people from across the nation to learn new ways of approaching trauma injuries.” The U.S. Army Medical Department Board, located at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, provides independent operational test and evaluation of
medical and medical-related material and information technology products in support of the Army and Department of Defense acquisition process. It provides assessments of emerging concepts, doctrine, and advanced technology applications applied to the delivery of health care, both on the battlefield and in fixed facilities. It conducted the CH-EMF operational test. “Collaboration of the elements to make this a successful collective protec-
tion system evaluation was a tremendous undertaking,” said Capt. Martin D. McCue, commanding officer, Navy Expeditionary Medical Support Command, Cheatham Annex, Williamsburg. “Expeditionary Medical Facilities from prepositioned storage sites were brought here during Operation Trident Arch, an evolution in which EMFs are rotated from ashore and afloat locations to upgrade and retrofit as a part of their life cycle management.” Now situated on a four acre training site, the EMF constructed at Cheatham Annex is playing host to practically every medical casualty situation that could be encountered by operational facilities in real-world situations. And as expected, the collective protection system evaluation for the EMF has a good deal of attention. Results from the evaluation will be used to support a formal fielding decision by the JPEO-CBD for the CH-EMF.
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CHEF | Two-week training
ended in competition Continued from front “I wanted to touch on fundamentals that they might not have been exposed to in the military,” said Piatek. “We covered knife skills and the preparation of different baking sauces and vinaigrettes, among other things.” With more than 100 CSs aboard, Piatek tailored his training to the “basic necessities” specifically needed to successfully perform the job. “Some things aren’t applicable here, but the knife skills are key,” he said. “If you were to go to culinary school, that is the first thing you would learn – how to slice, dice and apply the cuts.” Piatek has also contributed his time and expertise to the CSs who work in the commanding officer’s (CO) galley focusing on more intricate skills. Culinary specialists who work in the CO’s galley, though they have the same job, focus more on the fine intricacies of the art and cuisine. “I learned a lot and it was an extremely educational experience,” said Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Ismael Cruz. “I have familiarity with some of the skills that we covered, so it was a great refresher course for me. We were able to focus on intricate cuts, meal presentations and functional dish garnishes, among other things.” Although Piatek wasn’t able to personally work with every CS, those who did receive his training and experience said they will make every attempt to share it. “I am definitely going to pass it on,” said Cruz. “I will invest my time teaching them what I have learned. You don’t want what you’ve learned to die with you.” The two-week training evolution concluded with an “iron chef” competition where several CSs faced off in the ship’s forward galley. The competition consisted of five teams made up of three CSs each. Each team was required to make a four-course meal within a three hour time limit. Piatek, along with the commanding officer, executive officer, command master chief and supply officer judged the meals with team four emerging victorious. “It was very chaotic and fast paced, but once you see your plates begin to come together, it’s cool,” said Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Elizabeth Zannone. “Winning was nice and the experience was definitely worth it. I feel we should hold an iron chef competition once a year.”
MC3 Brian Read Castillo Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Elizabeth Zannone reviews a recipe during the first ever “Iron Chef” competition aboard the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).
U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth Sailors from the Royal New Zealand Navy and U.S. Navy dive into the pool to start a 200-meter freestyle relay during a Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) international swim meet.
Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center promotes Recreation Water Illness and Injury Week Press Release Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center Public Affairs
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The Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center (NMPCHC) announced, May 16, that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) designated May 20-26 as Recreation Water Illness and Injury (RWII) Prevention Week, marking the 9th Anniversary of this observance. The aim is to raise awareness about recreational water illness and injuries. The campaign encourages swimming pool patrons and pool operators to take simple steps to ensure a healthy and safe swimming experience for everyone. This year’s RWII Prevention Week theme is “How
We Swimmers Contaminate Pools.” According to Anthony Carotenuto, NMCPHC Preventive Medicine, pools in cooler and moderate climate regions traditionally open on Memorial Day weekend. “It’s not too early to start talking about the importance of observing healthy behaviors when we’re planning to head to the pool,” he said. Healthy Swimming behaviors are needed to help protect swimmers from recreational water illnesses (RWIs) by preventing germs from getting in the pool in the first place. “These illnesses can be less apparent and affect both young and old swimmers alike,” said Lt. Nina Paddock, NMCPHC Environmental
Health Officer (EHO). “RWIs are germs that spread from person-to-person by swallowing water, breathing in mists, or direct contact with contaminated pools, hot tubs, water playgrounds, water parks, fountains, lakes, rivers, or oceans.” The most common RWI is diarrhea. Diarrhea is most often caused by common, but bad germs. Common RWIs also cause skin, ear, respiratory, eye and neurologic infections. Children, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems are most at risk for RWIs. Secondly, while injury prevention is not this year’s main theme, it is also very important to pool safety. Every year we hear about the tragedy of drowning and entrapment
Navy Diver 2nd Class Shaun Krall and Navy Diver 1st Class Brett Harkey load a SCUBA tank into a 7-meter rigid hull inflatable boat after Krall completes a diving operation.
DIVERS | Opportunity for both
agencies to exchange information Continued from front to natural disasters, such as surveying a damaged bridge due to a hurricane. This week’s dives were also in coordination with the Beaufort County Emergency Management Division. Senior Chief Navy Diver Russ Ciardello, a master diver assigned to MDSU 2, believes exercises like these are a great opportunity for divers on both sides to observe how different dive teams operate through this week’s scenarios. “It’s a chance for both agencies to interact and exchange valuable information,” said Ciardello. “We can always learn from each other.” In turn, SWAT divers gained valuable insight on Navy dive equipment and
SCUBA diving procedures. “Any tips we could get on how to make our diving safer and more effective to help better serve the county here and the sheriff’s officers, that’s our main goal and I definitely think that was met,” said Cpl. Mark Cobb, Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office. MDSU 2 is homeported at Joint Expeditionary Base, Little Creek-Fort Story in Virginia Beach and has successfully conducted salvage operations to support TWA Flight 800, Swiss Air Flight 111, the space shuttles Challenger and Columbia, the I-35W Mississippi River bridge collapse in Minnesota, the Civil War ironclad USS Monitor and recovery of a downed F-16 Fighting Falcon off the coast of Italy.
injuries at pools. Drowning is preventable, especially for young children who should constantly be under supervision of a responsible adult. Diving accidents can be caused by poorly maintained equipment or diving in prohibited locations. For pool operators the mishandling and storage of chemicals can lead to serious and deadly consequences. Most of these injuries can be catastrophic, but preventable when being vigilant, following pool rules and adhering to health and safety requirements. “Swimming is a lot of fun – it is a great way to exercise and is a wonderful way to bring family and friends together,” said Carotenuto. “Overall, a well-maintained pool poses no major infection risk to healthy individuals. We encourage everyone to have a good summer and follow these basic principles for good health and safety.”
tips when swimming The following are some basic steps you can take to protect yourself and others: ■ Don’t swim when you
have diarrhea. ■ Take young children on
bathroom breaks or check their diapers often. ■ Diapers must be
changed only in designated changing areas and not at poolside. ■ Avoid swallowing pool
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water. ■ Practice good hygiene.
SECNAV | Mabus: ‘Monterey
has a crucial role’ in area Continued from front During an all hands call, Mabus emphasized the importance of Monterey’s deployment. “I cannot overstate the importance of the work that you do at sea and on shore, both by yourselves and with our partners in this region,” said Mabus. “This is one of the most critical parts of the world. Our new defense strategy says that we will focus on three things: one is the Arabian Gulf, here; one is the Western Pacific; and one is building partnerships. Monterey has a crucial role in two out of those three things during this deployment.” After delivering remarks, Mabus MCC Sam Shavers commissioned Fire Controlman 1st Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus speaks to Sailors and Marines during an all hands Class Earl Thurman as an ensign. call aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) in Manama, Bahrain.
“It was a great honor to have the Secretary of the Navy aboard Monterey for a visit and to administer my oath,” said Thurman. “When we first started planning the ceremony, it was going to be a small event, but when the systems test officer and executive officer proposed the idea of him doing it, I jumped at the opportunity – as any Sailor would do.” After the all hands call, Mabus congratulated Monterey’s Sailor of the Year, Junior Sailor of the Year and Blue Jacket of the Year. He shook hands and visited other members of the crew. Monterey is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
Shower with soap and water before swimming and wash your hands after using the toilet or changing a diaper. ■ Keep your eyes on your
child at all times. Kids can drown in seconds and in silence. ■ Use appropriately fitting
life jackets. Visit http:// bit.ly/anriQf. These are recommended instead of “water-wings” or “noodles.” These are toys not designated to keep children safe. ■ Use sunscreen at least
SPF 15 and both UVA and UVB protection and reapply it after swimming.
online Additional healthy swimming resources can be found at http://bit.ly/Z8Ac7F.
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Sailors and Marines gather on the flight deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) to form a teal ribbon in support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Nationally, SAAM occurs in April and commits to raising awareness and promoting the prevention of sexual violence through use of special events and public education. SAAM provides commands/installations an annual opportunity to highlight Department of Defense (DoD) and Service policies addressing sexual assault prevention and response.
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Secretary of Defense: Solving sexual assault crisis will take ‘all of us’ By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON
Sexual assault in the military is a crime and a problem that all military members at all levels will have to fight together, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said, May 17. “This is going to take all of us,” he said during a joint Pentagon news conference with Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
of Staff. Hagel noted he and Dempsey, along with the service secretaries and chiefs of staff, attended an, “important, productive” White House meeting on May 16 with President Barack Obama to address the situation, which Dempsey has termed a “crisis.” The meeting was important, Hagel said, because “It gave the president an opportunity to ask questions directly and get the sense of this huge problem, serious problem in our military.” It also allowed those military leaders
to share their views with the commander in chief, Hagel said. He added all the meeting’s participants are committed to solving sexual assaults, noting, “There’s not one of these people in leadership today that wants this to be their legacy.” The secretary said he spoke by phone with the Response Systems to Adult Sexual Assault Crimes Panel, a ninemember body mandated by Congress,
There’s not one of these people in leadership today that wants this to be their legacy.” - Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel
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‘DOD Live’ compiles resources for people affected by disasters Press Release American Forces Press Service
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Sgt. 1st Class Kendall James Oklahoma National Guard, 146th ASOS, Oklahoma Air National Guard, Tornado, Moore, Okla., Plaza Towers Elementary School following the May 20 tornado.
Navy announces fleetwide women’s uniform survey Press Release Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs
WASHINGTON
Approximately 16,000 randomly selected female officers and enlisted are being asked to participate in the online survey on the fit, design and durability of Navy uniforms in a fleetwide survey announced in NAVAD-
MIN 127/13. Letters were mailed on April 30 to participants notifying them of their selection, providing instructions on accessing and completing the survey. The online survey will be open for approximately 90 days. The decision to do the fleetwide survey was made after interviews and focus groups determined that there
A “DOD Live” blog post compiled by Ian Phillips of Defense Media Activity social media operations provides a wide range of resources for people affected directly or indirectly by the deadly tornado that struck Moore, Okla., May 20. Links in the blog post include information or help related to: ■ Tips from Military OneSource on helping children cope with natural disasters. ■ How to administer psychological first aid after a disaster or traumatic event.
was a need to gather more feedback on women’s uniform concerns and recommendations. Survey questions will address levels of satisfaction with service dress, service and working uniforms and components. The survey will also ask about fit and hip-to-waist ratio of slacks; the comfort of shirt collars; and preference for shirt lining, shoulder stitching and yoke on service uniform shirts. For more information on uniforms and uniform policy, visit the Navy Uniform Matters website at http://bit. ly/JgLnPh.
■ The PFA Mobile app, containing material adapted from the Psychological First Aid Operations Guide for responders who provide psychological first aid to adults, families and children. ■ The Red Cross database that for people to list themselves as “safe and well” or for loved ones to find people missing after a disaster. ■ A Veterans Affairs Department list of resources for people needing help with post-traumatic stress. The blog post also includes links to the Air Force Aid Society, Army Emergency Relief, the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance for service members who need financial assistance.
Brian Walsh Recruits undergo a uniform inspection at Recruit Training Command, the Navy’s only boot camp.
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Is it safe to get into the housing market yet?
By Wally Barstow Fleet and Family Support Center Norfolk
In her 2011 book, “The Real Cost of Living,” Carmen Wong Ulrich adamantly wrote that “anyone in the military, who is subject to moving every three to five years should not buy a home.” At the time, her inspi-
ration was the huge number of relocating service members who were struggling to sell “underwater” homes they had purchased only a few years earlier. In the midst of a brutal housing downturn that created thousands of distressed properties, the advice seemed spot-on. Is it still correct two years later? There are signs the national and local housing markets are turning a corner, and in some cases, in a big way. The Case/ Shiller Home Value index, a well-known gauge of housing values, is up 16.5 percent in Atlanta, 19 percent in San Francisco, Calif., and a whopping 23 percent in Phoenix, Ariz. from February of 2012 to February of 2013. Driving the run-up in values is a pick-up in sales, but also the depletion of bargain or distressed properties for sale. Distressed properties are homes that are being sold at
foreclosure or via a short sale. Another incentive has been the historically low mortgage interest rates that are still available to buyers, especially those with good credit histories. Closer to home in the Hampton Roads real estate market, the bounce has been less dramatic than other markets, but the trends are similar. The number of homes sold is up more than 7 percent from 2012. The median price of a home in the Hampton Roads market is now $188,500, which is a 4.7 percent increase from last year. The inventory of unsold homes in the local market has sunk to its lowest point since 2006. Despite all of the positive indicators, have we really returned to an environment where a person can feel comfortable purchasing a home with the possibility of having
to sell that home in three to five years? Amy Rhodes, a managing broker at William E. Wood Realtors, is feeling much better about the state of the current market. “The type of house matters, there are still instant equity sales out there, but they are getting harder to find,” she recently noted. Rhodes will be one of the guest speakers at the upcoming Financial Town Hall Meeting at Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Norfolk (7928 14th Street, Norfolk) on June 6 at 1 p.m. She will be speaking about the local market and how prices, selling time and the types of properties on the market have evolved in the last year. Ron Stowe, a senior lender with Prime Lending in Virginia Beach will also be available to speak and answer questions
You can catch Bianca Martinez anchoring the 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts with Kurt Williams, Barbara Ciara, and Juliet Bickford during the work week. You can also follow her laughter, stress and tears as a military wife in her blog, “Married to the Military,” weekly in the Flagship. Reach out to Bianca at bianca. martinez@wtkr.com.
on what to expect when trying to qualify for a mortgage. If you are thinking of getting into the real estate market, whether as a buyer or a seller, this upcoming FFSC Financial Forum is a unique opportunity to get a taste of what to expect. This forum is open to all military personnel and their family members. There is no registration for this event, but if you have questions or need information, call FFSC Norfolk at 444-2102.
■ locally The number of homes sold in Hampton Roads is up more than 7 percent from 2012. The median price of a home in the Hampton Roads market is now $188,500, which is a 4.7 percent increase from last year. The inventory of unsold homes in the local market has sunk to its lowest point since 2006.
REPS. WITTMAN, SCOTT HOST FAMILIES AT SERVICE ACADEMY DAY AT NWS YORKTOWN By Mark O. Piggott Naval Weapons Station Yorktown Public Affairs
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We train to lead – to lead our Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen to face the enemy.” - retired Col. Robert “Tex” Turner, U.S. Army, speaking for the U.S. Military Academy
Rep. Rob Wittman and Rep. Bobby Scott, both of Virginia, hosted more than 200 high school and middle school students, their parents and school guidance counselors at Service Academy Day aboard Naval Weapons Station (NWS) Yorktown, May 11. The briefing and panel discussion provided a comprehensive overview of the United States service academies, their admission process, as well as how to get a nomination from your local congressional representative. “Today is about giving you some insight in the academy selection process,” Wittman told the audience. “These are extraordinary, world-class institutions. If you go to any publication that rates academic institutions of higher learning, you will find these five schools are always ranked in the Top-10.” The schools represented include: the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md.; U.S. Military Academy at West
Point, New York; U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colo.; U.S. Coast Guard Academy at New London, Conn.; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York. The advice Wittman and all the service academy representatives gave to the students and their families was simple – be well-rounded in everything. “You have to think of it as a ‘whole person concept’ when applying. It’s academics, standardized test scores, athletics, extra-curricular activities and participation in the community– there’s not one element that stands alone,” Wittman explained. “You need to have a broad experience, doing as much as you can and excelling at all the different aspects of your life. If you do that, you will be tremendously competitive.” Wittman represents the First District of Virginia. He serves on the House Natural Resources Committee and the House Armed Services Committee where he is the Chairman of the Readiness Subcommittee. Additionally, he is on the Board of Visitors for the U.S. Naval Academy. A majority of
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people applying for academy nominations come from military families and know what it takes to be successful in the military ... leadership. “Our job is to train future leaders of this country ... period,” said David Harriss from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. “The academics are rigorous, but when you graduate, you get a skill that’s immediately marketable.” “All the academies represented here are about leadership training,” said retired Col. Robert “Tex” Turner, U.S. Army, speaking for the U.S. Military Academy. “We train to lead – to lead our Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen to face the enemy.” The selection process starts with individual congressional district’s convening a Service Academy Board, consisting of former academy graduates who help review applications of students wanting a nomination from their representative. Each congressional district gets 10 nominations for each academy. On an average, more than 150 applications are submitted annually to Wittman’s office for a nomination letter.
“Once those 10 nominations are put in place, the service academies select from those nominations,” Wittman continued. “On an average every year, about one to three students from those 10 nominations are selected for admission to the service academies. It is a very competitive process.” After a panel discussion and “question and answer” session with the attendees, the service academy representatives as well as representatives from the congressional staffs spoke “oneon-one” with students and parents to help them through what will be a long application process. But for them, the reward is worth the wait. “At this point in your academic career, you have the ability to choose your own path about the courses that you take, the activities that you’re involved with and your athletic pursuits. All those are things you can do now to prepare yourself to be competitive for this process,” Wittman concluded. For more news from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, visit www.navy.mil/ local/nwsyorktown/.
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Attending a parentteacher conference during a deployment Military OneSource
Although you cannot attend a parent-teacher conference in person while deployed, there are ways you can remain involved and invested. You may end up communicating by email, online chats, or relaying concerns through your spouse or your child’s guardian. If you have access to videoteleconferencing (VTC) and the school is able to set it up, you may be able to attend a conference this way. A little planning and taking advantage of modern technology can help you to stay connected: Ask for the teacher’s support before you deploy. When talking with your child’s teacher before you deploy, express an interest in attending the parent-teacher conference. Ask if the school has VTC capabilities, or if you can attend through an online chat. Plan ahead. At least a month before parent-teacher conferences begin, email your child’s teacher to begin planning the conference. Your school might be able to make special scheduling arrangements that would facilitate your participation by chat, phone, or video conference. If several teachers are involved, it can be difficult to coordinate everyone’s schedule, along with your military duty. If you cannot attend the parent-teacher conference, ask your spouse or your child’s guardian to attend and relay your questions or concerns. It may not be ideal, but it will help you stay involved. Be specific with your questions and ask them to take notes. Prepare for the conference. Before the conference, review your child’s work. Your child, your spouse, or your child’s guardian may be able to send you copies. You may also be able to access your child’s work through a school website, such as the DoDEA’s GradeSpeed. You may see patterns you will want to talk about with the teacher. Talk to your child. You might also ask your child what he or she thinks the teacher will say. It is a great opportunity to learn more about what you child is enjoying in school and about additional support he or she might need in certain subjects. Write down all your ideas and concerns. If you are attending the conference through an online chat or VTC, your time may be limited. Your list will help you stay focused on the issues you are most concerned about. Keep an open mind. Your child may be having more trouble in school than you expected. If the teacher suggests, for example, that your child needs help with math, remember that the teacher is trying to do what is best for your child. Develop an action plan. If you are concerned about your child’s academic performance or behavior, work with the teacher to develop a plan for improvement. Maybe you can set up more time to help your child by email or voice chats. Maybe the teacher can recommend a tutor. Ask your spouse or your child’s guardian to work with your child to find the help your child needs.
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So it’s time to PCS. There are so many moving parts when it comes to changing duty stations that it can all seem so daunting – rent/sell your house, pack up all your belongings, find a new residence, find new schools for your children – the list seems endless. One of the most difficult tasks, especially in today’s economy, can be finding new employment. Your spouse is all set with his or her career, but changing bases every few years can make it difficult to find your place in the world of employment. There are several ways you can make the transition easier, with the first and most important step being to put the word out there. Tell all your friends and family where and when you’re moving and ask them if they know of anyone hiring, or have any local friends who might be able to help. It’s a small
step, but can land you a big connection. There’s the old saying, you never know until you ask, and this directly applies to finding a job. Especially in the military world, connections run across the globe and you may have a friend who knows the perfect networking opportunity for you, so make sure you utilize this! Tell your friends exactly what you’re looking for and even what skills you have so that they can sell you to their contacts. When you’ve got personal endorsements from friends it can help give you that competitive edge over other candidates. Another outlet is to contact temp agencies – they know the companies hiring and what skills they need. They can be a great resource and they can cater to your needs, whether you are looking for something temporary or if you desire a more permanent position. They have professionals who can help you with everything from updating your resume to preparing you for
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Montford Point Marine honored
Navy accepts delivery of USNS Montford Point
Brig. Gen. W. Blake Crowe, Commander, Marine Corps Forces Command shakes hands with William Davis, a Montford Point Marine after presenting Davis with a replica of the Congressional Gold Medal, May 9. The ceremony was an opportunity for Marine Corps Forces Command to ensure Davis was presented with his award as he was unable to attend the original medal ceremony in Washington, D.C. in June of 2012.
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More than 20,000 AfricanAmericans joined the Marine Corps and attended segregated training aboard Camp Montford Point from 1942-1949 after then president Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a presidential order allowing African-Americans into the Armed Forces. Davis was drafted into the Armed Services and ultimately decided to become a Marine after seeing the iconic dress blue uniform.
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The Navy accepted delivery of the first Mobile Landing Platform, USNS Montford Point (MLP 1), from General Dynamics-NASSCO, May 14. The Mobile Landing Platform is a new class of ship and highly flexible platform that will provide capability for large-scale logistics movements, such as the transfer of light and heavy vehicles and equipment from sea to shore. “MLP-1 has gone from concept to delivery in under five years, a remarkable feat reflecting the diligent work of the Navy and shipbuilding team from design through testing and trials,” said Capt. Henry Stevens, Program Executive Office ships’ program manager for strategic and theater sealift. “With its open, reconfigurable mission deck, USNS Montford Point will deliver innovation and exceptional flexibility to future fleet operations.” Delivery of Montford Point represents the official transfer of the ship from the shipbuilder to the Navy and is a major milestone in the ship’s transition to operational status. Delivery follows the successful completion of Acceptance Trials, evaluating the ship’s major systems and equipment. Named in honor of the 20,000 African-American Marine Corps recruits trained at Montford Point Camp, N.C., MLP-1 is a modular, adaptable platform that may be used across a broad range of military operations supporting multiple operational phases. Acting as a mobile seabase, MLP-1 will be part of the critical access infrastructure that supports the deployment of forces and supplies to provide prepositioned equipment and supplies with flexible distribution. The 83,000 ton, 785-foot ship will leverage float-on/ float-off technology, allowing Montford Point to partially submerge, facilitating easy movement of cargo and craft. Additionally, the ship’s size allows for 25,000 square feet of vehicle and equipment stowage space and 380,000 gallons of JP-5 fuel storage. MLP-1 has a maximum speed of 15 knots and range of 9,500 nautical miles. Following delivery, the ship will undergo test and trials period to install and incorporate the ship’s Core Capabilities Set (CCS) in Portland, Ore. The CCS includes modules that support a vehicle staging area, sideport ramp, large mooring fenders and up to three landing craft air cushioned (LCAC) vessel lanes. With this set of capabilities, MLP-1 is able to easily transfer personnel and vehicles from other vessels, such as the large, mediumspeed, roll-on/roll-off ships (LMSRs) onto LCAC vehicles and transport them ashore. The ship is owned by U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command (MSC) and operated by a 34-person civilian-mariner crew under contract to MSC. The Navy plans to integrate an MLP into each of MSCs Maritime Prepositioning Ship Squadrons. These ships, coupled with a maritime prepositioning force (MPF), auxiliary dry cargo/ammunition ship (TAKE) and legacy platforms, provide a first step in crafting a sea-based capability and illuminating future seabasing requirements.
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Navy software engineer ensures success of multi-robot controller By Elisha Gamboa Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command
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Unmanned vehicles (UxVs) deliver enhanced information dominance capabilities to the fleet, increasing the utility of robotic systems employed in military operations. Such military operations can range from combat to disaster-relief missions, which create the requirement for robotic command and control (C2) systems with mission-specific functionality that display mission-specific information to the operator. Guided by Gary Gilbreath, chief software engineer for unmanned systems, the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific (SSC Pacific), has developed an unmanned vehicle/ sensor operator-control interface that can simultaneously handle multiple sets of disparate remote systems. Development of the Multi-robot Operator Control Unit (MOCU), which enables command and control of a wide range of vehicles and payloads under varying mission scenarios, began in 2001. MOCU was the first “common controller” for SSC Pacific’s broad family of developmental UxV systems, including land, air, sea and undersea vehicles and sensors. “Gilbreath has been a driving force in the success of MOCU from development to deployment,” said Bart Everett, technical director for unmanned systems. “In fact, beginning in 1987, he was one of the first Unmanned
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Systems Branch employees to develop software for an operator command and control interface, using a surrogate unmanned ground vehicle.” Government-owned, MOCU has a modular, scalable and flexible architecture. Modularity allows for a breadth of functionality, such as communicating in unrelated protocols. Scalability allows MOCU to be installed on a wide range of hardware. Flexibility allows MOCU users to define what information is displayed and determine what control is needed for each system. One key advantage of MOCU is that the user interface can be easily reconfigured as needed by editing XML configuration files, without the need to recompile. Under Gilbreath’s direction, MOCU was ported to more than 30 government programs by 2005, and to an additional 26 outside users by 2010. Additionally, MOCU was selected for use on the Navy’s littoral combat ship mission modules and the Advanced Explosive Ordnance Disposal Robotic System. More recently,
it was selected by the U.S. Marine Corps/Army Robotic Systems Joint Program Office for joint UxV acquisition programs. With this rapid adoption of MOCU by industry and other government agencies, the title of chief software engineer for unmanned systems was created to oversee, coordinate, and manage all internal and external development and implementation activities. “As our chief software engineer, Gilbreath has provided technical direction, coordination and management of the growth of MOCU software across DOD and throughout industry and academia,” explained Everett. Having worked in the area of unmanned systems for more than 26 years, Gilbreath is nationally recognized as a subject matter expert in UxV C2. He has provided high-level architecture design for UxV C2 soft-
ware, effectively guiding multiple stakeholders, including the Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Air Systems Command, Office of the Secretary of Defense, U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps and industry. “Our goal is to provide the most adaptable, extensible and appropriate technology solution to the sponsors and users, thereby ensuring SPAWAR remains at the forefront of UxV C2 in all operational domains and across the globe,” said Gilbreath. MOCU continues to be adopted by unmanned systems programs with ever increasing demand. This will inevitably lead to continued innovation and additional functionality within MOCU.
The development team for the Raven/Puma advanced user interface team: (L-R) Jason Lum, Nick Stroumstos, Scott Przybylski, Fire Controlman 1st Class James Galvan, Capt. Mike Carter and Gary Gilbreath at Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific.
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D L O G O T S T N I R P S Y S V E A M N A TEAM 3 WARRIOR G 1 0 2 T A MC2 Andrew Johnson Above: Marine Sgt. Anthony McDaniel, from Pascagoula, Miss., accelerates toward the finish line during the track and field competition at the 2013 Warrior Games. Left: Wounded Warriors play seated volleyball during the 2013 Warrior Games, hosted by the U.S. Olympic Committee’s paralympics military program. Right: Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Max Rohn, from Rockville, Md., throws a shot put at the 2013 Warrior Games.
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Team Navy medal count
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GOLD MEDALS Shooting ■ Prone, SH1: retired Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician John Kremer ■ Prone, Open: Lt. j.g. Laura Root
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Members of Team Navy joined with their competitors – as well as family and friends – to commemorate the successful conclusion of the 2013 Warrior Games at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Spring, Colo., May 16. “Congratulations to all of the 2013 Warrior Games competitors,” said Charlie Huebner, chief of Paralympics for the United States Olympic Committee, while addressing the crowd at Closing Ceremonies. “While we celebrate medals, this competition is really an example of how sports can change lives. We hope these service members and veterans don’t stop here. The goal is for them to return home and get involved in sports programs in their communities.” Team Navy earned a total of 23 medals at the 2013 Warrior Games, including eight gold, five silver and 10 bronze medals. Team Navy achieved third place in the final team standings – it was bested by Team Army and Team Marines, which received the Warrior Games Chairman’s Cup for the fourth consecutive year. This was a groundbreaking year for Team Navy. The team had more female competitors than ever before, including its first-ever female Ultimate Champion contender, Navy Chief Gunner’s Mate Jeannette Tarqueno. Also, for the first time since the inception of the Warrior Games, a female won a gold medal in a shooting event – Team Navy’s Lt. j.g. Laura Root. Team Navy also took home more gold medals than ever before in field events, throwing several lifetimebests during the track and field competition. “Our Wounded Warrior athletes demonstrated amazing skill, perseverance and heart,” said Navy Lt. Megan Haydel, who coordinates the Navy Wounded Warrior (NWW) – Safe Harbor adaptive athletics program. “They have really grown as a team, and they made a lot of wonderful memories and friendships during the Warrior Games this year.” More than 200 wounded service members from the U.S. and the U.K. participated in the Warrior Games, which were presented by Deloitte and hosted by the U.S. Olympic Committee. The teams included Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy, Special Operations and the U.K. Armed Forces. Team Navy is sponsored by Navy Wounded Warrior (NWW) – Safe Harbor, the Navy and Coast Guard’s Wounded Warrior support program. The team members have upper-body and/or lower-body injuries, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, visual impairments, serious illnesses, and/or posttraumatic stress. For the latest news about the 2013 Warrior Games, visit the NWW Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ navysafehabor. For more information about NWW and adaptive athletics, call (855) NAVY WWP (6289995), email navywoundedwarrior@navy.mil, or visit www.navy.mil/local/cni/ For more news from Commander, Navy Installations Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/cni/.
Track & Field ■ Men’s 1500M (Below the Knee (Single &
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Builder Constructionman Roy “Dan” Peters ■ Men’s Discus (Visually Impaired): retired
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at-Arms Seaman Steve Hancock ■ Men’s Discus (Other Ambulatory): retired
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Max Rohn SILVER MEDALS Track & Field ■ Men’s 200M (Below the Knee (Single &
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Class Linda Simpson BRONZE MEDALS Cycling: Mixed Tandem: retired Navy Builder Constructionman Roy “Dan” Peters
MC2 Andrew Johnson Retired Master-at-Arms Seaman Steve Hancock performs a seated discus throw at the 2013 Warrior Games.
Track & Field ■ Men’s 100M (Visually Impaired): retired
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1st Class Linda Simpson MC2 Andrew Johnson Sprinters race out of the blocks during a 100-meter race at the 2013 Warrior Games.
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2012 SAILORS OF THE YEAR ADVANCED TO CHIEF PETTY OFFICER Ensign Amber Lynn Daniel
UP-TO-DATE PAGE 2 KEEPS SAILORS’ FAMILIES COVERED Navy officials remind Sailors to keep their emergency data updated, according to a Navy message released, May 13. NAVADMIN 122/13 discusses the importance of Sailors keeping their Dependency Application Record of Emergency Data NAVPERS 1070/602 (Page 2) up-to-date and reflecting desired beneficiaries for notification and compensation in the event of a member’s injury or death. See more at http://bit.ly/10KsZpu
MC2 Thomas L. Rosprim The four 2012 Sailors of the Year receive their direct promotion to chief petty officer from Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mark E. Ferguson. (L-R) Chief Cryptologic Technician (Networks) Shannon McQueen, CNO Shore Sailor of the Year; Chief Aviation Warfare Systems Operator Brian DeNike, Reserve Sailor of the Year; Chief Hospital Corpsman Joseph Santos, Pacific Fleet Sailor of the Year; and Chief Electronics Technician Cheyenne Shasky, U.S. Fleet Forces Sailor of the Year were meritoriously promoted during the ceremony.
RESULTS OF FY13 SENIOR ENLISTED CONTINUATION BOARD ANNOUNCED
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Results from the Fiscal Year 2013 (FY13) performance-based board for continuation of senior enlisted (SECB) were posted in Bupers Online (BOL) for individual Sailor access, according to NAVADMIN 129/13, released May 16. The FY13 board convened on Feb. 25 and considered 8,384 active duty, full-time support and reserve candidates with more than 19 years of service and three years’ time-in-grade for continuation who met eligibility guidance outlined in NAVADMIN 375/12. Of these eligible senior enlisted, 3,093 candidates were selected for continuation – 291 candidates were not selected for continuation or are in a hold status.
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EXERCISE TRIDENT FURY CONCLUDES The Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Ford (FFG 54) completed exercise Trident Fury, returning to her homeport of Naval Station Everett, May 14. Exercise Trident Fury is a biennial joint and multinational naval training exercise led by the Royal Canadian Navy, and is designed to provide mutually beneficial, realistic and relevant training necessary for an infective global Navy. See more at http://bit.ly/13tDAFT
CONTINUING PROMISE GIFT HELPS AMERICAN VETERANS When the Navy cancelled Continuing Promise 2013 deployment due to sequestration, 280 brand-new wheelchairs from The Wheelchair Foundation, provided for the deployment mission to 4th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR), no longer had a final destination. These wheelchairs were just what some American veterans needed for their visit to the World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. The Tallahassee Chapter of the Honor Flight Network was planning a trip for local veterans, but needed wheelchairs for the mission.
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The 2012 Sailor of the Year winners were meritoriously advanced to chief petty officer during a ceremony held at the Navy Memorial, May 16. Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO) Adm. Mark Ferguson was the guest speaker at the pinning ceremony hosted by the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)(AW/NAC) Mike Stevens. Electronics Technician 1st Class Cheyenne Shasky, U.S. Fleet Forces Sea Sailor of the Year; Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Joseph Santos, U.S. Pacific Fleet Sea Sailor of the Year; Naval Aircrewman 1st Class Brian Denike, Navy Reserve Sailor of the Year; and Cryptologic Technician Networks 1st Class Shannon McQueen, Chief of Naval Operations Shore Sailor of the Year were each presented their chief petty officer appointment letter from the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) prior to having their anchors pinned to their collars and combination covers placed on their heads. “It is an honor to be here to recognize the performance and achievement of our four Sailors of the Year for 2012. This recognition highlights your professional and personal dedication. You represent the diverse talent, knowledge and experience of our Navy today. Congratulations, and continue your hard work and continue to lead,” said Ferguson. Before the anchors were pinned on the Sailors of the Year, Stevens spoke about the importance of remembering how they represent the many Sailors who are working hard, staying out of trouble, and being good and decent people. “Being a chief petty officer is not for the weak of heart. You must be all in, all the time,” said Stevens. “Continue to look forward, lead by example and make positive impacts on our great Navy.” Families, friends and shipmates traveled from around the world to attend the ceremony and share the highlights of their accomplishments and achieve-
Just do the right thing, keep your head up, be humble and always be yourself.” - Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Joseph Santos’ advice to other Sailors
ment on advancing to chief petty officer. “I am humbled beyond belief by the support from my command,” said McQueen. She found out after the ceremony that four buses filled with junior Sailors and more than 50 chief petty officers took the metro to witness the ceremony. Throughout their week-long visit to Washington, D.C., the Sailors of the Year and their families toured historic sites and enjoyed special events held in their honor. “I enjoyed having my family with me to experience all of the festivities,” said Santos. He also offered advice for Sailors. “Just do the right thing, keep your head up, be humble and always be yourself.” The families of the Sailors of the Year were very proud and excited to be a part of the festivities. “I wouldn’t have missed this for the world,” said Gordon Heap, brother to McQueen. Heap is a Soldier who flew from Kuwait to attend the ceremony. The Sailor of the Year program was established in 1972 by then CNO Adm. Elmo Zumwalt and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Whittet to recognize an individual Sailor who best represented the ever-growing group of dedicated professional Sailors at each command, and ultimately the Navy. When the program began, only the Atlantic and Pacific Fleet Sailors were recognized. Within 10 years, the Sailor of the Year program was expanded to include the shore establishment and Navy Reserve Sailors.
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Navy suspends official spending on ‘Presentos’ Press Release Navy Office of Information
The Navy Exchange (NEX) announced, May 13, that it has made a big change to its Price Match Policy. The NEX will now match prices to Walmart.com, Target.com, Amazon.com, BestBuy.com, Sears.com, ToysRUs.com and BabiesRUs.com. The qualifying competitive online price may be presented on a mobile device, such as a tablet computer or smartphone. If the price difference is $10 or less, the price will be matched on the spot. No proof is required. If the lower price on one of the online sites listed above is more than $10, the price may be verified by a NEX associate or supervisor. See more at http://bit.ly/17GzQYu
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The Navy released new guidance to commanders, May 16, suspending the expenditure of official funds on presentation items, such as plaques, ball caps, coins, etc. “We have significantly reduced our rate of expenditure of appropriated funds to preserve mission essential operations,” said Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm.
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B10 | THE FLAGSHIP | MAY 23, 2013 | FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM Electronics Technicians 1st Class David Carlisle (left) and Casey Weihert, both from Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet First Class Petty Officers Association unveil a teal ribbon banner representing Sexual Assault Awareness Month during an outdoor luncheon.
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Every single member of the joint force in every unit at every level must be alert to the problem and be part of the solution.” - Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel
four selected by members of Congress and five by Hagel, that is charged with conducting a detailed review of factors surrounding sexual assault cases in the military. “They’re all highly respected, highly regarded, experienced men and women who understand cultures, society, command, and I think it’s an exceptionally well-balanced group of men and women who we look to, to help us,” said Hagel. He noted that there are a number of pieces of legislation pending in Congress designed to address sexual assault issues, but asked for time for the panel to do its work. “I would hope that we would have some time here, everyone would have some time, to listen to what the panel comes back with,” he said, “ … and give them some time here to go in and really assess the problem. Why do we have the problem? How can we prevent the problem? What should we be doing better?” Hagel noted sexual assault is a complex crime with many potential contributing factors, including popular culture, accountability and alcohol use. “There are so many dimensions to this that I don’t think you can come at it in one simple way,” he said. “I get a lot of advice on this and I listen to everybody.”
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The secretary particularly emphasized listening to sexual assault victims who “didn’t feel their commanders were accountable enough [for victims] to be able to come forward and register a complaint, file a complaint, because they thought they would be subject to many things … and then also having no confidence that anything would be done about their complaint.” The secretary noted he issued guidance on mandatory recertification and retraining for recruiters and sexual assault responders across the force. He is receiving weekly briefings on progress achieved, he said. Hagel concluded, “We continue to look at every option, and we will. We have to. Every option is on the table.” Dempsey said the risks inherent to
military service must not include the risk of sexual assault. “It betrays the trust on which our profession is founded. It’s a crime that demands accountability and consequences,” the general said. He noted the Joint Chiefs have spent the better part of a year implementing a campaign focused on prevention, investigation, accountability, advocacy and assessment. “The emphasis on prevention is especially important,” Dempsey added. “As the president made clear to us yesterday, we can and must do more to change a culture that has become too complacent. Now’s the time for us to recommit ourselves to our profession. Now’s the time for character to be valued as much, if not more, than
competence. Now’s the time for moral courage at every level. There can be no bystanders.” Dempsey said during his early years in service, “The Army was broken.” Racial tension and drug abuse “tore at the fabric of our service,” he added. Today’s joint service is not broken – it is in fact remarkably resilient, he said. “But we have a serious problem that we must solve: aggressive sexual behavior that rips at the bond of trust that binds us together,” the chairman said. He concluded, “Every single member of the joint force in every unit at every level must be alert to the problem and be part of the solution. Working together, we can and will restore faith in ourselves, and the trust and faith of the American people.”
Vice Adm. Braun names changes ahead for smaller Navy Reserve force By MC1 Christopher Okula Navy Public Affairs Support Element West
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Navy Reserve Vice Adm. Robin R. Braun, Chief of Navy Reserve and Commander, Navy Reserve Force spoke with reservists about the imminent changes facing the force during her visit to Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, May 18. Braun broke from her duties at the Pentagon to directly explain the evolving shape of the Navy reserve to the more than 360 area reserve members gathered at the Commander, Naval Air Forces (CNAF) auditorium. Braun said that changes to the reserve force in coming years are due to priority
■ minimum Navy Reserve Vice Adm. Robin R. Braun aims to keep the absolute minimum number of 60,000 Sailors in the reserve force, but there are no plans to institute programs to trim manning aggressively.
shifts in budget and policy, resulting in part from the federal budget sequester. According to Braun, the sequester has taken an estimated $180 million from the Navy Reserve’s operating and maintenance accounts this fiscal year, and the reserve force is scheduled to reduce in size from an estimated 66,000 Sailors to 60,000.
While some reserve opportunities are evaporating, such as positions once available to those serving in support of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, other opportunities will emerge. Braun identified 540 new billets for reservists in the Navy’s recently established Surge Maintenance program, which seeks to supplement shipyard repair and refit facilities with skilled labor drawn from a pool of qualified reserve component Sailors. Reserve opportunities are also anticipated aboard the Navy’s growing fleet of littoral combat ships, with more than 600 billets coming online in the next several years. The reserve force is posi-
MC1 Christopher Okula Vice Adm. Robin R. Braun, Chief of Navy Reserve and Commander, Navy Reserve Force greets an assembly of Navy Reserve Sailors during her visit to Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, Calif., May 18
tioning itself, Braun said, to assume more responsibility from the active duty fleet, which is historically trending toward an exponentially smaller force. The Navy Reserve, she said, is ideally suited to pick up any slack
generated by active duty vacancies. “We know that a reserve Sailor is about 39 percent of the cost of an active duty Sailor,” she said, citing a prior study. “Currently, we need every Sailor we have.”
Braun aims to keep the absolute minimum number of 60,000 Sailors in the reserve force. There are no plans to institute programs to trim manning aggressively, as with the active component’s Perform to Serve program.
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The Defense Department is taking bold steps to provide sound information and proper analysis as it fortifies its cloud computing, acquisition and data processes, a senior Pentagon official said, May 16. Mark Krzysko, DODs deputy director for acquisition resource analysis and enterprise information, explained the effort in remarks during a government technology conference. Krzysko said cloud computing is among several new ways to provide decisionmakers timely access to accurate, authoritative and reliable information. “The technology, architecture framework and data management constructs the cloud can bring to us creates ‘app-like’ thinking that [enables us to] move faster and forward more data sources
out,” he said. The concept builds on an initiative begun in 2008 to streamline the acquisitions process, he added. As an ever-increasing number of people continue to fuse data on mobile phones every day, Krzysko said, cloud computing should and will be the paradigm shift for the DOD as well. The challenge, he added, lies not only in deciphering how to make technology and cloud information work together, but also in how to best orchestrate the transition from a desktop environment to a mobile one while maintaining data security and integrity. “It is pretty much a known … intractable problem, so it gives us the opportunity to experiment … [and] create an organization to manage data and delivery in support of the decision-makers,” he said. “We’re a bit of an enigma in the department, because we’re not a program, we’re not an initiative,
DODs efforts, including a mandate to report and certify major acquisitions at various milestones of the process. “We have to tell Congress that the cost, schedule and performance are right,” he said. “We’ve got an awful lot of things [within] the policy layer of the department that influence both the processes, and ultimately, the data.” Krzysko cited a success story of processes and data, noting that DOD technology analysts recently accessed PDF and Microsoft Word documents, compiled them, added tags, reviewed encryptions, and in six weeks time, “had the last year’s budget up and running on an Apple iPad.” “We’re creating a cadre of people within the [defense] secretary’s office that are experts in acquisition information,” said Krzysko. He stressed that the requirement remains to fully understand the processes, people and policy framework around the technology, data and acquisition evolution.
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An unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) operator recovers a UUV after a successful run during International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX) 13.
Symposium concludes Press Release U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/Commander, U.S. 5th Fleet Public Affairs
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The sixth Maritime Infrastructure Protection Symposium (MIPS), a three-day symposium held from May 13-15, hosted by U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, concluded after a senior leader panel that included representatives from industry and international militaries. MIPS saw more than 130 attendees from countries throughout the region and globe, gather to discuss security, technology and environmental concerns. Presentations included Liquid Natural Gas Shipping and Safety Concerns, unmanned underwater vehicle developments, Cyber Threats to Maritime Infrastructure, Law of Naval Mining, Marine Mammal Systems, and Oil Spill Response: Security Considerations and Overview of International Response Systems, to name a few. “When we look at these threats together: mines, pirates, terrorism, cooperation among states are all necessary and reasonably easy to achieve. Continued cooperation grows our collective interoperability,” said Vice Adm. John Miller, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command; Commander, U.S. 5th Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces. Besides the myriad of briefings and the senior leader panel, participants had the opportunity to share ideas in working groups
IMCMEX is the largest exercise of its kind in the region and will exercise a wide spectrum of defensive operations designed to protect international commerce and trade, mine countermeasures, maritime security operations (MSO) and maritime infrastructure protection (MIP).
and lessons learned panels as part of interpersonal and international engagements designed to raise collective knowledge of MIP. These interactions also foster relationships to better execute infrastructure protections efforts. “I was very pleased to see so much face to face discussion and interaction during the breaks,” said Miller. “We grow our capacity for defensive, partnered operations by understanding each other. That starts with a conversation, person to person exchange of ideas.” While briefings and discussions focused mainly on regional threats and issues, the topics, techniques and practices in these discussions could be adapted to global environments, which participants from all 41 countries could benefit from. The MIPS symposium is held every 18 months and typically enjoys a multitude of international participants. “The maritime domain is a very complex and challenging place to operate. Those who seek to challenge us in the maritime environment through aggression, malign activity, or criminality in the sea lanes present a threat not only to regional stability but the entire global economy,” said Miller. “Threats must be confronted by a collective body of mariners operating to keep the global commons open for responsible traffic. That collective body of mariners does not just mean militaries, it includes industry and governmental organizations.”
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Installation libraries kick off summer reading program By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall, Jr. American Forces Press Service
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Libraries across the Department of Defense (DOD) will begin offering the 4th annual Summer Reading Program to students on their installations to promote reading fun, a Navy General Library official said, May 9. Nilya Carrato, program assistant for the Navy General Library Program, highlighted DODs Summer Reading Program during an interview with American Forces Press Service and the Pentagon Channel. “The Summer Reading Program operates on DOD instal-
lations worldwide and it runs, generally, between Memorial Day and Labor Day, although we know school gets out at different times all around the world,” she said. “And it’s a way for students to have fun reading so they don’t go back to school behind the [power] curve.” Carrato used sports as an example of practicing a skill to stay prepared. “If you play a lot sports, you need to know how to run,” said Carrato. “If you want to learn in school, you’ve got to already have your reading skills. And if you don’t practice, you lose them.” Reading is much less of a chore for a child who enjoys it, she added.
“If you don’t practice [reading] over the summer, you can go back a few weeks behind your classmates in terms of your reading skills,” she said. “And that might not be so bad this year, but by the time they’re in sixth grade, they can be a whole year behind their classmates as far as their reading skills, because it does add up over time.” This year’s Summer Reading program theme is a travel theme: “Have Book, Will Travel.” “We’ll be reading about airplanes and cars, and [asking], ‘If you could go anywhere, where would you go?” said Carrato. “But it’s not necessary that you have to read
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Courtesy photos Come one, come all to the celebration of military history and honoring our veterans this Memorial Day weekend. On May 25 at 2 p.m., the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge will be holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newest refuge addition – a 120-ton, 68-foot gun barrel that was on the USS Missouri when the Japanese surrendered on Sept. 2, 1945, ending World War II.
about [that] theme – just [have] fun. Those are the program ideas.” The program will apply throughout the DOD, and it will be available at installation libraries and at some child and youth programs during the summer, Carrato said. “It goes all ages,” she added. “Some bases will even
do it for adults.” In addition to the travel theme, the program includes incentives for students to participate, Carrato said, such as bookmarks and other prizes, as well as crafts parties. This year, she said, participants can earn a military challenge coin for reading. In last year’s program, Car-
rato said, children of DOD parents put in almost 30 years of reading time. “We get the reports back from all of the installations around the world about how many minutes their kids read and how many pages their kids read, and I add it all up,” said Carrato. “It’s millions of minutes!”
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Tidewater Veterans Memorial ceremony to celebrate anniversary VIRGINIA BEACH
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Cirquesa Dreamquest brings theatrical circus experience to Virginia Beach Shows to run May 25 - Sept. 2
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Cirquesa Dreamquest, a new theatrical big top circus experience at the Virginia Beach oceanfront, is scheduled to make its Virginia debut this weekend, May 25. The two-hour shows will run through Sept. 2, with limited weekends announced at a later date. Show times are 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays; and matinees are at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays, and 2 p.m. on Thursdays and Sundays. The word “cirquesa” is a combination of the Latin word “circus” and the Spanish word for princess, “princesa.” Although the show takes place under traditional circus tents, it breaks the traditional boundaries of a three-ringed circus by creating a theatrical circus experience with an amazing storyline that is sure to be an unforgettable and unique experience for people of all ages. The production features a wide variety of innovative displays of acrobatics, trapeze
Shows are held at the Rudee Inlet Loop in Virginia Beach (Atlantic Ave. and 3rd Street).
artistry, aerial ballet and daredevil thrills. “The production quality of the show is very high and we stay three or four months in an area. We spend a lot of money with the sound and costumes – we really take it to another level,” said Sabrina Israel, director of sales and marketing for Cirquesa Dreamquest. “You walk into these tents and you feel like you are in a fantasy world. Your experience starts from the time you walk on the property. You feel like you are in a theatre environment with bucket seats.” “We have performers from Spain, Italy,
Mexico and Ukraine. It has a lot of meaning and you see that in the theatrics and how it is played out in front of your eyes. It’s influenced by European style and you see that by the tents, the seats … everything was built custom for this show in Italy,” she continued. “We have three climate-controlled tents down at Rudee Inlet. The entry tent houses the box office, concession, merchandise and guest services. Our main tent holds approximately 930 guests and our third tent is our performer’s tent.” The show, which originally debuted in Venice, Fla. in 2009, tells an inspirational story of love, hope and understanding as a young boy, Michael, embarks on his circus fantasy journey of self-discovery. Beginning in the dream world, he reconnects with his deceased mother who returns only to fulfill her promise to take him to the circus. As the story unfolds, Michael earns pieces of a magical puzzle from various circus characters who teach him valuable life lessons of balance, strength and courage.
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BOBCAT GOLDTHWAIT TO HEADLINE VB FUNNY BONE By Yiorgo Contributing Writer
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Comedian, actor, writer and Esquire Magazine’s award winning Director of the Year Bobcat Goldthwait will be headlining at the Virginia Beach Funny Bone this weekend, May 23-26. I recently had sat down with Goldthwait to talk about his life and career. Yiorgo: Out of all the talents that you have, what do you consider yourself to be when you’re performing? Bobcat Goldthwait: A comedian, but I try not to be a nostalgia act. I write new
material. I don’t want the people to have a perception of who I was years ago. I want them to know the Bobcat of today. Y: What can people expect to see and hear as Bobcat invades the Virginia Beach Funny Bone? BG: A combination of old and new material. My stand-up is selections of me. I’m a comedian, but I’m also 50, so I don’t do the same acts that I did at 23. If I did, I think it would be embarrassing. Y: So I shouldn’t bring along my friend the firefighter? You’re not planning to relive your Jay Leno memories?
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Courtesy photo Many may remember Bobcat Goldthwait as Zed from the Police Academy series in the 80s, but since then he has expanded his resume by directing movies and sharing his talents behind the camera on TV shows.
This year’s Memorial Day Ceremony marks the 25th Anniversary of the dedication of the Tidewater Veterans Memorial. This annual event is held to honor and pay tribute to the men and women of the Armed Forces, “who gave their all.” The formal ceremony is scheduled for May 27 from Noon to 1 p.m. at the Tidewater Veterans Memorial, located along 19th Street, across from the Virginia Beach Convention Center. As part of the opening ceremony, the Virginia Beach Police Department’s Honor Guard Unit-Rifle Team will provide a 21-Gun Salute followed by the Invocation given by Chaplain Cmdr. Vinson Miller from Naval Air Station Oceana. The national anthem and “America the Beautiful” will be performed by Ngoc Anh Vi of Virginia Beach. Following opening remarks by Virginia Beach Mayor William D. Sessoms Jr., retired Col. Floyd Gilbert, U.S. Army, will introduce the keynote speaker, Adm. William E. “Bill” Gortney, Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command. Gortney has been serving his country for more than 36 years. After the formal ceremony and fly-over, a separate brief ceremony will take place behind the memorial, in the Veterans Memorial Park, to recognize veterans whose names have been inscribed on brick pavers and added to the park since last fall. This event is free and open to the public. Military personnel, their families and all citizens are invited to participate. Citizens who would like to place an American flag (provided) around the base of the memorial are encouraged to arrive before the ceremony. The flags will remain in place for one week. For more information, contact Floyd Gilbert at 4676435, or Barbara Morrison at 572-2053.
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Calling all military reunion and retired service members. We want you to raise the flag, raise your spirits and celebrate the Memorial Day holiday with us at a patriotic concert in City Center at Oyster Point. The event will kick off May 27 at 5 p.m. with a bluegrass band that is sure to mix in a healthy dose of Americana music. Food and drink vendors will be on-site to provide delicious food and cold beverages while you picnic to the best sounds of patriotic music played by an extraordinary ensemble of musicians – the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band. Expected to be a real crowd-pleaser, the concert is free and open to the public, so come early and bring a beach blanket or some folding chairs to secure your spot on the lawn in front of the bandstand. While Memorial Day typically signals the unofficial start of summer, let’s not forget that it also represents something much more important – a day to honor those we’ve lost protecting and preserving the freedoms we enjoy. As such, you will have the opportunity to pay your respect at our “Wall of Honor,” where you can pin ribbons, paper flowers, notes, etc. in memory of family, friends and neighbors who have died in service to their country – and in remembrance of those who went missing in action.
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Memorial Day Cluster Dog Show ■ When: May 24 - 26 ■ Where: Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610
Coliseum Dr., Hampton ■ Cost: $5 for adults; $3 for military retirees/dependents, senior citizens (ages 55 and older) and students ages 3-16; children ages 2 and under and active duty military are free. ■ For more information, contact: 775-5144 or visit www.langleykennelclub.org The Hampton Roads Convention Center will welcome more than 1,500 canine friends to The Virginia Memorial Day Cluster All-Breed Dog Show. Hosted by the Langley Kennel Club, the event is expected to draw more than 4,000 spectators within a three-day period. The event kicks off with an Open Show from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday. Events on Saturday and Sunday (from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) will include obedience trials, AKC Rally trials, a Junior Showmanship Clinic on Saturday, and approximately 30 vendors offering pet merchandise unique to the Hampton Roads region. In addition, the show will hold a Best Puppy in Show competition on Saturday, a Best BredBy Exhibitor competition on Sunday, and feature the new AKC Owner/Handler Series on both days. Please note, personal dogs and dogs not entered in the show will not be permitted in the building. No dogs will be sold.
Billabong will present the Coastal Edge Steel Pier Classic and Surf Art Expo this Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-27, in Virginia Beach according to the Virginia Longboard Federation, the producers and organizers of the Steel Pier Classic. Both the professional men’s and women’s longboard contests will offer cash purses, including a $5,000 men’s division; the women’s purse will be announced closer to the event. In addition, a $5,000 men’s pro shortboard contest will be part of the event. “For 10 years, surfers and fans have come to expect the high-caliber competition, unsurpassed judging and unique community spirit at this event,” said Mary Knight, president of the Virginia Longboard Federation. “From year one we were committed to those principles, and after a decade, it’s still what the Steel Pier Classic is known for.” Among those scheduled to appear at the Steel Pier Classic are surf artist Andy Davis; riders Jason “Wee Man” Acuna, Mark “Occy” Occhilupo and Keala Kennely; Ford Archbold and surfboard craftsman Alex Knost. More than 400 amateur and professional surfers from all over the United States are expected to compete in this three-day surfing contest – pro division surfers in men’s and women’s longboard and men’s shortboard will com-
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■ ride the waves The Coastal Edge Steel Pier Classic & Surf Art Expo is scheduled for May 25 - 27 at the 1st Street Jetty at the Virginia Beach oceanfront. Surfing starts at 7:30 a.m. each day, and events last until 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and 5 p.m. on Monday.
pete for prize purse. This year’s event supports the Virginia Gentleman Foundation’s charitable works in the community, including the building of “Camp Grom,” a camp
that will serve special needs children and disabled veterans. “For 10 years, Longboard Federation volunteers, the surfers and their families and friends have celebrated the roots of surfing through art and sport,” said Knight. “This year, Coastal Edge and Billabong are strong supporters of this Memorial Day tradition.” A Hawaiian-style Paddle Out is scheduled for Noon on Memorial Day. This traditional ceremony is held annually at SPC honors fallen U.S. Soldiers of ongoing military operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere. All events are free for spectators. Works of art, food, refreshments and T-shirts will be for sale. The Surf Art Expo takes place on the boardwalk during the surf competition and is all about the surf, the ocean and the beach. Local surf artists and artisans are featured in all mediums, such as painting, sculpture, metalwork, jewelry, photography, furniture, woodwork and surfboard shaping. Visit www.virginialongboardfederation.com for more information, entry forms and a schedule of events. For Coastal Edge, stop by the beach superstore, 316 21st Street and Arctic Ave., Virginia Beach, or visit www. coastaledge.com. For the Surf Art Expo, go to www.vbsurfartexpo.com or contact Sponsorships Unlimited at 222-2355.
Wings Over American Golf Tournament ■ When: May 24, 8 a.m. shotgun start ■ Where: Aeropines Golf Course, NAS Oceana, Va. Beach ■ Cost: $80 for an individual, $300 for a foursome ■ For more information, visit: www.wingsoveramerica.us
‘Purple Ambulance’ for Alzheimer’s awareness ■ When: May 24, 11 a.m. ■ Where: The Memory Center, 1853 Old Donation
Pkwy., Virginia Beach ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, contact: Kathryn Bennett at 412-1180
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Wings Over America Scholarship Foundation is hosting its annual golf tournament to raise money for scholarships for Navy dependents. The event is open to the public. Entry fee includes golf, cart, range balls, breakfast, lunch, prizes and awards. All proceeds benefit the Wings Over America Scholarship Foundation, a 501(c) 3 non-profit foundation. Register online at www.wingsoveramerica.us.
schedule of events Ocean View Beach Park ■Thank Goodness It’s Ocean View July 5 – The Shore Thing Concert & Independence will be swinging this Day Celebration: The Embers 12 – Atlantic Groove summer with free concerts July July 19 – Coolin’ Out NORFOLK
The Memory Center, a community specializing in Alzheimer’s and Dementia care, has partnered with Eagle Medical Transports to bring the first “Purple Ambulance” to Hampton Roads. The “Purple Ambulance” is the first of its kind in the entire U.S. dedicated to bringing awareness to Alzheimer’s disease. “Charles the Monarch” dog will be there greeting everyone, as well as representatives from the Alzheimer’s Association, Project Lifesaver, Eagle Medical Transport and The Memory Center. Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to Kathryn Bennett.
Virginia Aquarium Sensible Seafood Fest ■ When: May 23, 7 to 10 p.m. ■ Where: Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center ■ Cost: $45 per person ($40 for Aquarium members),
includes all food plus three beverage tickets ■ For more information, contact: 385-0300, or to purchase tickets online at www.virginiaaquarium.com/ about-us/Pages/culinary-events.aspx The adults-only event showcases the Aquarium’s Sensible Seafood Program by offering tasty samples from 25 Sensible Seafood restaurant and business partners, as well as other food vendors. As guests follow the food trail through the Aquarium’s Bay & Ocean Pavilion, they can visit exhibits and learn about regional efforts focused on restoration, sustainability and environmental stewardship. Guests can also vote on their favorite dish. Chef, author and National Geographic Fellow Barton Seaver will be interacting with chefs and guests throughout the evening.
Father-Daughter Ball ■ When: June 13 ■ Where: Westin, Va. Beach ■ Cost: Ticket prices vary by rank ■ For more information, visit: www.asymcahr.org/events
The Armed Services YMCA of Hampton Roads will host a Father-Daughter Ball. Active duty and retired military and their daughters are invited to spend an evening in an “Enchanted Forest.” Tickets are on sale through June 10 or until they sell out. Ticket include dinner, dancing, a free photo, door prizes and more. Open to all active duty and retired military fathers with daughters ages 3 to 18 years.
Norfolk Festevents has announced the official 2013 Ocean View Beach Park schedule of events for the summer season. Between May 26 and Sept. 1, guests will be able to enjoy live performances from local and regional bands. Summer brings the return of the popular Friday after-work music series, “Thank Goodness It’s Ocean View” Beach Music Concert Series at Ocean View Beach Park on the Chesapeake Bay. The TGOV Beach Music Concert Series is a great way to start the weekend with live music, children’s activities, food, beverages and more. TGOV begins July 5 and runs every Friday from 6 to 9:30 p.m. through Aug. 23. Every Sunday, guests are invited down to the Ocean View Beach Park for the Big Bands on the Bay Music Series, from 7 to 9 p.m., to enjoy the sunset celebration. You’re invited to welcome the stars by dancing to live Big Band music beneath the gazebo along the Chesapeake Bay. Big Bands on the Bay will take place every Sunday beginning May 26 and run through Sept. 1. In the event of inclement weather, visit festevents.org to check for event delays or cancellation. All schedules are subject to change. For more information about Ocean View Beach Park events and others, call 441-2345, or visit www.festevents.org.
July 26 – The Holiday Band Aug. 2 – Bill Deal’s Original Rhondels Aug. 9 – The Main Event Band Aug. 16 – Mark Roberts and the Breeze Aug. 23 – The Janitors Big Bands on the Bay May 26 – The Terry Chessen Orchestra June 2 – Don Case and the Satin Sounds June 9 – Glen Boswick and the Sounds of Swing June 16 – The Top Hats June 23 – The Original Super Band June 30 – The Continentals July 7 – The Terry Chessen Orchestra July 14 – The Top Hats July 21 – Glen Boswick and the Sounds of Swing July 28 – The Continentals Aug. 4 – The Khedive Notables Dance Band Aug. 11 – The Top Hats Aug. 18 – Don Case and the Satin Sounds Aug. 25 – Glen Boswick and the Sounds of Swing Sept. 1 – The Terry Chessen Orchestra
BOBCAT | Comic also directs movies, TV shows Continued from C1 BG: No (laughing). I am not planning to set anything on fire. Y: When you sit down and work on new material, what is your thought process? BG: At this stage in my life, I make a mental note on what I see and hear. And later on, when I’m about to get on the stage, I take that and I transform it into a bit. Y: How did you transition from being a comic to directing films? BG: By way of acting. I started as a comedian, then I got jobs as an actor. I also realized that I was interested in what was going on behind the scenes. It was a natural progression. A lot of me getting behind the camera has to
do with Jimmy Kimmel. I made a movie on my own called “Shakes the Clown.” Jimmy hired me to work for him on “The Man Show,” and “Crank Yankers.” Jimmy let me direct some of his shows and it grew from there. Y: You wrote and directed “God Bless America,” and it earned you Esquire Magazine’s Director of the Year. What are your thoughts on that? BG: It was nice when that happened. Sometimes you feel like you create things in a vacuum. Y: You have been seen in the recent Snickers commercials alongside Robin Williams, and you directed him in a movie. What was that experience like? BG: Robin is one of my best friends and I was his best man at his
wedding. We had a lot of fun in the snickers commercial. I was more worried when I had to direct him in the movie “World’s Greatest Dad,” but he was a real pro and listened to all of my directions. Y: Can you share a funny moment from the Police Academy movies? BG: A real thief stole a purse and David Graf (Sgt. Eugene Tackleberry) – dressed as a policeman – chased the guy and got the purse back. Good times. Y: Thank you for your time, and we will see you at the Virginia Beach Funny Bone this weekend. To purchase tickets for the show, visit www.vbfunnybone.com, or call 213-5555. Tickets range from $17 -$20.
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rpm and 220 lbs.-ft. of torque at 5,700 rpm (single exhaust), 270 hp at 7,000 rpm and 223 lbs.-ft. of torque at 5,700 rpm (dual exhaust); 3.6L V6 – 318 hp at 6,800 rpm and 275 lbs.-ft. of torque at 4,900 rpm. ■ Transmission: six-speed automatic. ■ EPA Fuel Economy: 3.0L V6 – 18 city/27 hwy. (RWD), 18 city/26 hwy. (AWD); 3.6L V6 – 18 city/27 hwy. ■ Cargo capacity: 13.6 cubic feet. ■ Safety features: Dual front airbags, front seat mounted side-impact airbags, dual head curtain side-impact airbags, four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock, brake assist, electronic brake force distribution, all-speed traction control, StabiliTrak vehicle stability control, automatic headlamps, battery run-down protection, Bluetooth hands free phone system, daytime running lights, OnStar communications system, tire pressure monitors, navigation system, automatic power door locks, remote keyless entry, PASS-Key III theft-deterrent system, universal garage door opener, remote engine start, rearview camera and rain sensing windshield wipers. Performance adds fog lights, adaptive front headlights and Xenon high-intensity headlamps. Premium adds ultrasonic rear park assist and keyless engine start. ■ Warranty: Basic – 4-year/50,000 mile; Powertrain – 6-year/70,000 mile; Corrosion – 6-year/unlimited; Roadside Assistance – 6-year/70,000 mile 24-hour. ■ Pricing: The base Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price for the 2013 Cadillac CTS sedan starts from $39,095 for the Luxury RWD up to $50,190 for the Premium AWD model. Destination charges add $895.
Cadillac CTS sedan offers drivers new design, luxurious efficiency By Ken Chester, Jr. Motor News Media Corporation
Boasting an all-new design with expressive Sixteen concept car styling, Cadillac introduced the second generation CTS sedan back in 2008. In 2013, the Cadillac CTS Sedan continues to draw new customers from imports and establish loyalty among repeat buyers. This five-passenger, rear-wheel-drive sedan – all-wheel drive is available – matches a race track-honed driving experience with the signature styling that has characterized Cadillac’s new era. It’s offered in three trim collections: Luxury, Performance and Premium. Upgrades and enhancements for 2013 include: new grille finish, standard adaptive remote vehicle starter on all models and new exterior colors: Glacier Blue Metallic, Silver Coast Metallic and Summer Gold Metallic. A new level of standard content this year continues with heated leather seating with 10-way power-adjustable driver and front passenger seats with driver’s memory feature, adaptive remote starting, rearview camera system, Rainsense wipers, interior ambient lighting, Universal Home Remote and an under hood appearance package.
■ under the hood The 2013 Cadillac CTS sedan is offered in three trim collections: Luxury, Performance and Premium. The Luxury Collection features a 3.0L V-6 engine, while Performance and Premium Collections come with a 3.6L V-6. Both engines feature direct-injection technology.
The Luxury Collection features a 3.0L V-6, while Performance and Premium Collections come with a 3.6L V-6. Torque is communicated to the street through a Hydra-Matic 6L45 (FWD) or a Hydra-Matic 6L50 (AWD) six-speed automatic transmission. Both engines feature direct-injection technology. For those that desire even more style, Cadillac offers the CTS Touring Package edition. Available on Luxury and Premium Collections, highlights include: 18-inch painted pearl nickel wheels (Luxury) or 19inch polished aluminum wheels (Premium), microfiber suede-trimmed steering wheel rim and shift knob, sport alloy pedals, chrome door handles, sport grille, V-Series center brake light, Midnight Sapele wood
trim package, Recaro performance seats (Premium), and available microfiber suede seat inserts in Ebony or Light Titanium. The Performance Package is included on the Luxury Collection when equipped with the Touring package and is standard on Performance and Premium Collections. It features: 18-inch aluminum wheels with all-season tires – multi-coat painted-finish wheels standard on Performance and highpolished wheels standard on Premium (available on Performance), high-intensity discharged headlamps, fog lamps, limitedslip differential, performance brakes and sport suspension. Inside the CTS passenger cabin emphasizes technical precision with hand-crafted details. An integrated center stack design – with a satin metallic finish – blends into the lower instrument panel that sweeps forward and away from front-seat occupants. Available heated and ventilated seats incorporate “thin-seat” technology for maximum occupant comfort and enhanced rearseat leg, knee and foot room. French stitching is used throughout the interior, including the upper instrument panel, door inserts, seats and the shifter boot.
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MAKING HEALTHFUL EATING FIT YOUR DAILY ROUTINE StatePoint
Eating right is essential to keeping your body running at its best. But nutrition advice doesn’t always account for people’s varied lifestyles, health needs and tastes. Take some time to review your diet and make positive, sustainable changes. So what’s the “right” way to eat for you? Experts say it’s not as restrictive as you may think. “There’s sometimes a misperception that eating properly means giving up favorite foods,” said Ethan A. Bergman, registered dietitian and President of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “But including foods you love in your diet can help you stick to your goals.” As part of the “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day” campaign, Bergman suggests that those looking to eat a healthy diet, tailor food choices to meet lifestyle, needs and preferences: ■ Business People Busy work days can lead to on-the-fly meals. For desktop dining, keep singleserve packages of crackers, fruit, peanut butter, low-sodium soup or canned tuna in your desk. Always on the go? Tuck portable, nonperishable foods in your bag for meals on the run. Try granola bars, peanut butter and crackers, fresh fruit, trail mix or single-serve packages of whole-grain cereal or crackers. ■ Athletes Whether you’re a competitive athlete or just enjoy working out, what you eat affects your performance. Eat a light meal or snack before exercising, such as low-fat yogurt, a banana or cereal with low-fat milk. Before, during and after exercise, drink plenty of water or a sports drink, if you prefer. ■ Students For nutritional, budget-friendly snacking, combine protein and carbohydrates,
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A better diet can improve your looks StatePoint
There may be some credence to the old saying that “beauty comes from within.” Scientific research shows that the appearance of your largest, most visible organ – your skin – can be directly affected by the vitamins, nutrients and minerals you feed your body. Do you crave a healthy glow? Before you cough up cash for that pricey spa treatment, try improving your skin woes from the inside out. Best of all, you’ll benefit your overall health and wellness at the same time. Here are three ingredients for healthy skin: ■ Vitamin E – Works as an antioxidant and is important for healthy skin. Luckily, it’s found naturally in some of the tastiest foods, such as kiwi, eggs, nuts and green leafy vegetables. Cooking with olive oil is another easy way to get a dose of vitamin E. So in lieu of French fries, try sautéing some spinach in olive oil for a healthful complexion-friendly side dish. ■ Astaxanthin – A powerful antioxidant that protects cells, organs and body tissues from oxidative damage more powerfully than many other members of its carotenoid chemical family, including beta-carotene, lycopene and lutein. Unfortunately, you can’t find astaxanthin by taking a simple trip down the produce aisle in your grocery store. There are only two main natural sources – the microalgae that produce it, and the sea creatures that consume the algae (such as salmon, shellfish and krill). ■ Vitamin B Complex – For a thorough beauty treatment, be sure to get plenty of vitamin B. Biotin, which is found in vitamin B complex, is necessary for healthy skin, hair and nails. You can source it naturally by including liver, Swiss chard, whole grains and soybeans in your diet. With a few tweaks to your diet, you can finally put down the beauty magazine and start dishing out your own advice.
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■ eat right for workout What you eat affects your workout performance. Eat a light meal or snack before exercising, such as low-fat yogurt, a banana or cereal with low-fat milk. Before, during and after exercise, drink plenty of water or a sports drink.
such as apples and peanut butter, lowfat cheese and whole-grain crackers or hardboiled eggs and fruit. These also double as quick grab-and-go breakfasts. At the cafeteria, salad bars are a great choice – just go easy on the high-calorie add-ons. ■ Families Family meals allow parents to be role models to ensure kids eat right. And, just because a meal is made quickly doesn’t mean it can’t be nutritious. Keep things simple. Choose ingredients you can use for more than one meal. For example, cook extra grilled chicken
for salad or fajitas the next day. Get the kids involved. They can make the salad, set the table or do other simple tasks. ■ Vegetarians A vegetarian diet can include just as much variety as one including meat. For example, nutrient-rich beans are a great choice. Enjoy vegetarian chili, a hummus-filled pita sandwich or veggie burger. Many popular items are or can be vegetarian – pasta primavera, veggie pizza and tofu-vegetable stir-fry. ■ Meat lovers Keep your meaty meals heart-healthy by selecting lean cuts and choosing chicken, turkey and fish more often. Avoid deep fried foods. Instead, bake, broil, roast, stew or stir-fry your meals. Set yourself up for success. Consider working with a registered dietitian to develop a personalized eating plan. More tips can be found at www.EatRight.org. Remember, good nutrition isn’t meant to make you suffer. With exercise and moderation, you can enjoy your favorite foods regularly.
MEMORIAL DAY | Events to be held across Hampton Roads, Virginia Continued from C1 Part of the Virginia Arts Festival’s 17th season, the concert is funded in part by the City of Newport News and the Newport News Arts Commission, with sponsorship and support from Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. and Harvey Lindsay Commercial Real Estate. For more information, contact Barb Kleiss, group marketing manager, at 926-1442, 888-493-7386, or by email at bkleiss@nngov.com.
Governor McDonnell to speak at ceremony in Richmond RICHMOND
Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell will deliver the keynote address at the Commonwealth’s Memorial Day Ceremony on May 27 at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond. The ceremony, co-hosted with American Legion 11th District, will be held at 10 a.m. in the E. Bruce Heilman Amphitheater and the Shrine of Memory on the War Memorial grounds. The public is invited and encouraged to attend to honor and remember family members, friends and fellow citizens who have given the ultimate sacrifice in service to America. “In the Memorial Day ceremony of remembrance, we will
pay tribute to those who serve and defend our nation,” said McDonnell. “They put themselves in harm’s way, ready to make the ultimate sacrifice to preserve our liberty at home. These men and women will be remembered for how they lived, standing up for the ideals we hold so dear in America. I encourage my fellow Virginians to join in remembering these heroes this Memorial Day.” As part of the 2013 Commonwealth’s Memorial Day Ceremony, the 20 Virginia men and women who have lost their lives since Memorial Day 2012 serving our nation during the ongoing Global War on Terrorism will be specially recognized and remembered. Their names will be read by Col. Terrence W. Singleton of the 80th Training Command (TASS), USAR. McDonnell will be introduced by Virginia Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security Terrie L. Suit. The ceremony will be called to order by Rick Oertel, past Commander, American Legion 11th District and will include remarks by Delegate John O’Bannon, III, Chairman of the Virginia War Memorial Board of Trustees and Isaac “Ike” Kelly, Commander, Department of Virginia, American Legion. Patriotic music will be provided by the 392nd Army Band at Fort Lee, the St. Andrew’s Legion Pipes and Drums, and the Benedictine College Preparatory Band Company. Following the presentation of memorial wreathes in the Shrine of Memory, the American Legion Memorial Rifles will perform a rifle salute and the program will conclude with the playing
of TAPS by Daniel G. “Bud” Oakley and Dr. Tommy South of Bugles Across America. For more information, visit www.vawarmemorial.org, or call (804) 786-2060.
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The American Legion Nansemond Post 88 in Suffolk will be hosting the 2013 Memorial Day Ceremony at the Albert G. Horton Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milners Rd., Suffolk. The event honors our local veterans, “fallen heroes” and volunteers for good in our community. The ceremony will start at 10 a.m., witness “Posting of the Colors,” presentation of wreaths and shake hands with our veterans from wars in defense of our freedom. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. For military members, the uniform for the event is Summer Whites with ribbons. The event information is available at http://hortonwreathsociety.webs.com/apps/calendar, or email Ross Garcia at mdvgarcia@gmail.com.
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During Memorial Day weekend, May 24 - 27, Colonial Williamsburg offers free admission tickets to active duty military, reservists, retirees, veterans and their families. The “Honoring Service to America” ticket provides admission to Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area, including the daily Revolutionary City program, Capitol and Governor’s Palace and to the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum, the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum and Bassett Hall, the Williamsburg home of John D. Rockefeller Jr. and his wife, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller. The tickets also include an Orientation Walk, a walking tour that provides an overview of Colonial Williamsburg and its restoration, free shuttle bus service to and from the Visitor Center, a viewing of the movie, “Williamsburg, The Story of a Patriot” and free parking at the Visitor Center. The service member need not be present, and free “Honoring Service to America” tickets will be provided to dependent family members of currently deployed troops, with identification. Military veterans who separated before retirement can bring a copy of their honorable discharge paperwork, DD Form 214, as identification of service. These weekend-long admission tickets are available at the Colonial Williamsburg Regional Visitor Center. A Memorial Day commemorative program begins at 10 a.m. on May 27 in Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area. Wreaths will be placed at the Palace, Bruton Parish Church and the French grave site to honor those interred on or near those sites from the American Revolution and the War Between the States. A procession with Fife and Drum support will begin at the Palace and proceed to each site, where prayers will be recited and volleys fired. This Memorial Day service is free and open to the public.
FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | MAY 23, 2013 | THE FLAGSHIP | C5 Cirquesa Dreamquest tells an inspirational story of love, hope and understanding as a young boy, Michael, embarks on his circus fantasy journey of self-discovery.
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produced by brothers Noe and Ivan España Continued from C1 “It’s based on a true story from one of our creators of the show whose wife actually fell from a trapeze about eight years ago and left behind two small children,” she explained. “This story was created in her memory. That’s the inspiration of this show.” Cirquesa Dreamquest was conceived and produced by brothers Noe and Ivan España, fifth-generation heirs to a variety of circus history with family roots in both Spain and Mexico. The show features performances by Noe and his wife, Vivien – an eighthgeneration circus performer – along with their children, Noemi and Elan; Ivan and his children, Sian and Zore; and several additional artists and performers. “This cast is a family,” she said. “That’s how we all work – as a family – and that’s what
makes the show better!” In addition to the bringing excitement and thrills to the Virginia Beach oceanfront this summer, Cirquesa Dreamquest is giving back to the community by contributing a portion of its proceeds to local charities, as well as donating tickets to underprivileged children. “We are in the process of working with some of the local Virginia Beach charities to make this happen,” said Israel. “We really believe it’s important to involve the children in the arts. With so many art programs across the U.S. being cut, it’s our way of getting these children involved who are not as fortunate to see this kind of a show.” Israel said the show is sure to captivate families of all ages this summer as the magical fantasy world is brought to life before their eyes. “We offer a two-hour magical journey with some of the
most thrilling circus acts they will ever see – a show for all ages – from 2 to 92,” she said. “We want to see their smiling faces being thrilled and mystified by our acts as they walk out of the venue.” “We are really excited to be here in Virginia Beach,” said continued. “We scout locations and we really like to choose locations that are on the beach, very family-friendly and don’t have a lot of entertainment opportunities in the actual resort area on the oceanfront. Visually, our tents draw a lot of attention. Our goal is to be here the next three to five years with different shows each year.” Cirquesa Dreamquest shows are held at the Rudee Inlet Loop in Virginia Beach (Atlantic Ave. and 3rd Street). Ticket prices start at $12.95 for children and $37.95 for adults (Silver Section). For military personnel, use code “MIL” when purchasing tick-
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ets online and receive a special $4 discount. For locals only, use code “LOC” and receive a special $3 discount. You must show a valid ID when picking up tickets. Looking for an easy way to travel to the show? Use your Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) VB Wave Shuttle Pass, and kick back and let them do the driving for you. Shuttles make stops along Atlantic
Ave., the Virginia Aquarium, Ocean Breeze Water Park, the Holiday Trav-L-Park, the KOA campgrounds on General Booth Blvd. and the Shops at Hilltop … and you can get free popcorn as well! If you live close and prefer to bike to the show, bike racks are available on-site. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www. cirquesavb.com, or call (888)
559-3247. Also like them on Facebook at www.facebook. com/CirquesaDreamquestVB. For a list of shuttle locations, visit www.gohrt.com/ services/vb-wave. For parking locations, visit www. cirquesavb.com/cirquesadreamquest-virginia-beach. php. Free designated parking spots will be available during the day in front of the venue for ticket purchases and pick-up.
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■ green tip – run fans in reverse Most people think of fans only when they want to be cool, but many ceiling units come with a handy switch that reverses the direction of the blades. Counterclockwise rotation produces cooling breezes while switching to clockwise makes it warmer – air pooled near the ceiling is circulated back into the living space, cutting your heating costs as much as 10 percent.
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BACKYARD OASIS PLANNING MADE EASY Simple ways to spruce up, enjoy your outdoors Brandpoint
Hooray for a holiday. You’ve got the day off, you’ve sent out the backyard barbecue invite and all your nearest and dearest are coming over to eat, drink and be merry. So, what’s next? Whether you’re a seasoned entertaining pro or a new host, here are some tips to make your backyard an oasis for a long holiday or any weekend.
A week before About a week before the long holiday weekend, check off your heavy cleaning jobs like power washing, mowing the lawn or cleaning the grill. Whether you’re washing the outside of the house or the back patio, a pressure washer can make the job a breeze. With the neighbors over, you want to be the envy of the neighborhood where the grass really is greener. Give it a fresh mow and clean up the edges with a hedge trimmer. Outdoor power tools that use the latest technology, like longer battery charge, lighter and easier to maneuver, make the job easier. Cleaning the grill used to mean getting
a biceps workout, but simple cleaning products on the market today make it a lot easier. An example would be a nontoxic, multipurpose cleaner like Simple Green Concentrated All-Purpose Cleaner and Mr. Clean Outdoor Pro Magic Eraser – versatile enough for your grill, patio furniture, car rims and hand tools. If you’re in the market for a new grill, it’s time to strike while the iron is hot with great holiday deals. Color is a huge trend in grills this year. Some grills are making a stylish statement in copper, while other grills pop in cheerful bright red. Nothing is more inviting outdoors than some fresh flowers in pots or in the garden. Many stores offer easy options like the new Drop ‘n Bloom flowers or stress-free design options like Thriller, Filler, Spiller. For Thriller, Filler, Spiller, choose your favorite large plants – the thriller – to serve as the focal point. Smaller plants – the filler – are used to fill in the space between the focal point
plants. Finally, low-growing, cascading plants – the spiller – are used to cover the ground of the garden.
The day before Prep your decor for tomorrow. If you’re looking for a creative way to display your American flag, try a DIY project made from lumber found at most major home improvement stores. This folk-art inspired flag is an easy project to complete in 24 hours. Look to Pinterest for table inspiration and know that a beautiful tablescape doesn’t have to be expensive. Combinations of burlap, mason jars filled with wildflowers and potted plants are beautiful and inexpensive. Small, clustered arrangements aren’t as pricey as large floral arrangements and make a bigger impact. Buy your supplies today and check off any last-minute cleaning projects. Prep your arrangements and water the plants – one less thing to deal with tomorrow.
Weekend time ■ flower power When it comes to flowers and plants, there are three types: thrillers (large plants that are a focal point), fillers (smaller planets to fill spaces), and spillers (low-growing, cascading plants to cover the ground).
Relax and barbecue. Congratulations on being the envy of the block. With all the prep work you’ve done, all you have to do today is decor detail. Assemble your table and check off the last of your finishing touches. Now, put your feet up on your patio furniture and wait for the guests to arrive.
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Whether you are motivated to help the planet or simply want to slash home energy and water bills, there are easy steps to reduce your home’s carbon footprint. “Today more than ever, we see the environmental impact we have on our communities by the choices we make daily – from the food we eat to the way we run our homes. While it’s easy to pretend these choices don’t matter, it’s even easier to take steps to live more sustainably and feel good about it,” said Brett Beitzel, a brand manager at Amana, a household appliances manufacturer focused on encouraging consumers to reduce their carbon footprints. There are several places in your home where you can take small steps toward a smaller carbon footprint.
Kitchen Become more aware of what you put in your shopping basket. Include more locally and organically-grown and raised produce and meat in your diet. Avoid overly-packaged products and eat sustainably caught or farmed fish. These choices are often healthier, too. You can also make a substantial impact by replacing your old refrigerator with a newer energy-saving model. Compared to pre-2000 models, newer refrigerators can use up to 41 percent less energy. As one of the few appliances that run constantly, that means a lot of energy and cost savings. Luckily, environmentally conscious home appliance manufacturers are going above the Department of Energy’s current usage guidelines by making energy efficiency a priority with newer models. You can also find efficient dishwashers that save water and energy. But even with a newer model, you’ll want to be sure you’re only running the machine when full. For maximum savings, look for ENERGY STAR qualified models on all appliances.
Garage Cars that don’t have properly inflated tires account for a 10 percent increase on fuel costs. Check tire pressure regularly to ensure optimum performance. And tune up your bike so you can use it more often. Unfortunately, the garage is also where many send their old refrigerators to store extra soda. Research shows that 10 million “second” refrigerators cost consumers an average of $1.62 billion yearly in energy costs. For a cool move, make all your refrigerators energy efficient.
Laundry Room The way you launder your clothes can impact local waterways. Look for eco-friendly detergents and opt for the concentrated form to reduce plastic consumption. Wash clothes in cold water whenever possible and don’t leave them in the dryer longer than necessary. Consider replacing your washer and dryer with newer energy-saving models. Not only may this qualify you for rebates from state or local utility companies, your water savings and energy savings will add up. Front load washing machines are great choices, as conventional top-load washing machines built before 2004 use 81 percent more energy and 77 percent more water than some newer models. It’s your planet and you have the power to treat it well, starting at home.
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and prop it against the wall to drape blankets. You can even spray paint an old coffee mug rack to create a fabulous jewelry organizer to hang all your favorite accessories. The possibilities are endless.
As the warmer weather is upon us, it brings many new activities: baseball, picnics, beach time and – best of all – garage sales. People are purging what they don’t need or no longer want. It’s the perfect opportunity to turn their trash into your treasure. From outdated odds and ends to forgotten furniture, there is a wealth of worthy items just waiting to be found, re-imagined and re-purposed.
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Pretty in paint Rusty metal, chipped paint, colors from another decade – they are common sights for the garage sale shopper. But when you look beyond these imperfections – and at their spray paint potential – you’ll soon find some diamonds in the rough. Metal products, such as tables, chairs, garden tools or even watering cans, can receive an easy and instant update with a Rust Protector spray paint. The product is available in a variety of colors and finishes and dries in just eight minutes. As you create your new masterpieces, you won’t have to worry about grass, leaves or other particles getting stuck
in your fresh coat of paint. Plus, the paint provides the ultimate protection against rust, keeping your new treasures looking amazing, regardless of the elements they face. If it’s color you desire, try a spray paint with bold, bright or basic hues to update your new findings. Turn blah and bland wood chairs, dusty and drab dressers or awful accessories into amazing furniture or accents with the extensive line of color and finish choices. Covermax technology provides premium coverage and brilliant color. It’s a new formulation that achieves better hide without relying on shading or fillers that can darken or wash out colors.
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New uses for old things The key to finding items at garage sales is to look at how they can be used in new and different ways. Don’t view that dusty, broken typewriter or vintage camera as mechanical pieces you have to fix, but rather as interesting design elements to be admired on bookshelves and mantels. Even old books can add a level of sophistication to your home. Grab a handful in coordinating colors to stack on a dresser or end table for instant eye appeal. Buy an old ladder
If your main reason for getting giddy over garage sales is to make a quick buck, you’re not alone. Valuable items could lurk at every turn, and they are just waiting to be snatched up by eager buyers. Before you head out to garage sales, however, do your research and read up on collectibles. Generally, pieces with high nostalgia will fetch a higher price tag. Think classic lunch boxes, comic books, sports memorabilia or board games – things you loved as a kid that never seem to go out of style. You can also enlist the help of a collectibles expert, who can tell you everything you need to know. As you head outdoors this summer on a hunt for some bargain fixer-upper or forgotten gems, keep your eyes peeled and your mind open. The perfect addition to your home is right around the corner. You just have to use your imagination and bring it back to life.
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The Wolfpack sets out in search of Mr. Chow after Doug is kidnapped by a criminal seeking to recover $21 million from the diminutive hustler as the decadent Hangover trilogy winds to an outrageous close. Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, Ed Helms and Ken Jeong return for the third time, and are joined by series newcommers John Goodman and Melissa McCarthy in this Warner Bros. release from director Todd Phillips.
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Fast & Furious 6 Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson lead the returning cast of all-stars as the global blockbuster franchise built on speed races to its next continent. Reuniting for their most high-stakes adventure yet, fan favorites Jordana Brewster, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Sung Kang, Gal Gadot, Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges and Elsa Pataky are joined by series newcomers Luke Evans and Gina Carano. Since Dom (Diesel) and Brian’s (Walker) Rio heist toppled a kingpin’s empire and left their crew with $100 million, our heroes have scattered across the globe. But their inability to return home and living forever on the lam have left their lives incomplete. Meanwhile, Hobbs (Johnson) has been tracking an organization of lethally skilled mercenary drivers across 12 countries, whose mastermind (Evans) is aided by a ruthless second-in-command revealed to be the love Dom thought was dead, Letty (Rodriguez). The only way to stop the criminal outfit is to out match them at street level, so Hobbs asks Dom to assemble his elite team in London. Payment? Full pardons for all of them so they can return home and make their families whole again.
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Country legend George Strait may be turning 61 the same week his brand new project, “Love Is Everything,” hits stores, but make no mistake – age certainly isn’t slowing down the prolific “King of Country.” “Love Is Everything,” Strait’s 40th studio album revels in the expressive, emotional energy we’ve come to expect from the Country Music Hall of Famer. Playing like a classic Strait record through and through, “Love Is Everything” makes its mark by being earnest, thoughtful and very country. Strait wrote or co-wrote four of the album’s 13 songs, and tracks like the youthful “The Night Is Young” (co-written with his son Bubba and long-time writing partner Dean Dillon) show that Strait’s energy and passion haven’t changed. Though his smooth Texas twang sounds a bit older, his timing on songs like the full circle, “I Got A Car” and his ability to convey a song’s true essence are that of an expert storyteller. The crumbling loneliness of the countrypolitan-influenced, “I Just Can’t Go On Dying Like This,” which references Hank Sr.’s “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry,” or the upbeat strut of “I Thought I Heard My Heart Sing” both carry a sound you can
feel. And when he sings, “I know it’s real ‘cause my heart don’t lie,” on the latter, it’s hard not to imagine listeners thinking the same thing. Strait teamed up once again with Tony Brown (Vince Gill, Trace Adkins) to co-produce the album. The duo, whose partnership stretches back to Strait’s 1992 “Pure Country” project, employs the familiar sounds that make a George Strait album a George Strait album. Neo-traditional arrangements big on acoustic guitar, classic telecaster tones, piano, pedal steel and fiddle fill out tearjerkers like the standout three-quartertime cowboy tune “Blue Melodies” and the empathetic “That’s What Breaking Hearts Do.” Adding a lush string section on the inspirational “Believe” gives the song a bright texture and a hint of the Nashville sound on what is generally an easygoing, Texas-bred country record. Though the project’s sentimental lead single, “Give It All We Got Tonight,” might indeed be the album’s best song, a pair of barroom tunes on the record’s back half display his wonderful talent as a storyteller. “You Don’t Know What You’re Missing” is a lonely man’s unsympathetic reaction to the family “problems” his friend complains about. “You don’t know what it sounds like when nobody’s home,” he sings over winding pedal steel.
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■ veteran hit maker “Love Is Everything” is the 40th studio album for country veteran George Strait, who has had 60 No. 1 hit singles during his career.
And on the deceptively simple “Sittin’ On The Fence,” introspective guitar lines provide the soundtrack for one man trying to rationalize staying at the bar for another drink, or heading home to the woman that loves him. Stories like these make for the thinking man’s drinking song. Strait spends a lot of time thinking about love on this album. There’s also a sense on the stripped-down title track that “Love Is Everything” can simply mean following your heart. Closing the record with the cinematic “When The Credits Roll,” his life flashes through the lines reaffirming that a loving, full life is one that values oneself as well as one’s relationships. Parting on such an encouraging thought, “Love Is Everything” adds an insightful and sentimental chapter to Strait’s continuing legacy.
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DONALD CERRONE LOOKS TO BEGIN CLIMB BACK TO THE TOP By Duane Finley UFC.com
There is perhaps no fighter in mixed martial arts with a more suitable nickname than the one attached to Donald Cerrone. Much like his predecessors from the wild days of the open range, “Cowboy” is of the rough and tumble, hard-scrabble sort who doesn’t mind mixing it up when the opportunity arises. The name isn’t a description for Cerrone – it’s a lifestyle. And one he’s certified to carry. On a 40-acre ranch outside of Albuquerque, N.M. he calls “home” from time to time, Cerrone raises livestock and houses a collection of fighters looking to break through in the sport of mixed martial arts. In addition to his life on the ranch, the 30-year-old is also well-known for seeking more adventurous fare when his time outside of training permits, and he has no hesitation to pack up his RV and head out into the wind when the pursuit of something greater hits him. Bull-riding, rock climbing, wake boarding – you name it and Cerrone has experienced it. If it’s dangerous, the WEC veteran has dabbled in it. While the thought of trading punches, knees and kicks with another human being is certainly intense enough for most, for Cerrone, it’s simply a method to pay his bills. At least that is what it used to be. Where the Jackson’s MMA-trained fighter once sought activity for activity’s sake inside the Octagon, his ascension through the lightweight rankings has brought him to a place amongst the elite in the 155-pound weight class. Cerrone battered and bruised his way to the top of the division by winning his initial four showings under the UFC banner, putting him within striking distance of a shot at the lightweight title, and this is where things took a sharp turn south. Suddenly the fight wasn’t simply about determining who the better man was on that particular night. Now, stepping into the cage to scrap carried a greater consequence, where the winner would go on to compete for championship gold and the man who came up short would find himself reshuffled in the fold. Those circumstances can be a difficult weight to carry and Cerrone has struggled both times he’s found himself in this situation. The first came against Nate Diaz at UFC 141 and the most recent against former WEC champion Anthony Pettis at UFC on
■ mma schedule UFC 160 May 25, 8 p.m., FX; 10 p.m., PPV Featured bouts: Cain Velasquez vs. Antonio Silva J. dos Santos vs. Mark Hunt James Te Huna vs. G. Teixeira T.J. Grant vs. Gray Maynard Donald Cerrone vs. KJ Noons
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Courtesy of UFC After winning 17 of his first 20 career bouts, Donald Cerrone has gone just 2-2 since, including a firstround knockout loss to Anthony Pettis in January that left his staring up at the lights. Cerrone will look to return to his winning ways when he faces KJ Noons at UFC 160 on May 25.
to go back to the bottom and work your way
When you perform like I back up. I deserved to be up there twice, but now I have to get back in there and prove did, you deserve to go back myself. The other guys in the division have to do the same. I have no problems going out to the bottom and work there and fighting. I would like to fight more to be honest, but we’ll see.” your way back up.” He’ll have the opportunity to get back on track when he faces former Elite XC cham- Donald Cerrone, UFC lightweight pion KJ Noons this weekend at UFC 160.
FOX 6 in January of this year. In both fights, the hard-charging fighter with an impeccable love for the throwdown was absent, and on both nights, he paid a price for it. But if there is one word that describes Cerrone it is “resilient.” Just like any cowboy who has proudly worn the moniker, he’s conditioned to get up, dust himself off and get back to business. Certainly his pride was stung in the defeats to Diaz and Pettis – but he’s back on his feet and ready to get after it once again. “I was at the top of the heap until I got liver kicked (by Pettis) and knocked back to the bottom,” said Cerrone. “Now I have to start all over again. I think you have to earn your way up to the top, but when you get there, you have to keep performing.” “When you perform like I did, you deserve
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While Cerrone may not be currently standing at the top of the mountain in the lightweight division, a victory over Noons will be a solid step in his climb upwards. “KJ is coming to throw down and I’m excited about it,” said Cerrone. “He likes to stand up and let it go. Stylistically, it is going to be a hell of a fight and that’s what the crowd wants to see. It should be interesting.” “I’m confident all around in this fight. For this training camp, I’ve been working on my weaknesses and making them my strengths,” he said. “Every time after a loss, you always try to focus on what you did wrong and what you need to improve on. I feel confident in my ground game, but I like to stand, man. I like to throw down and that is what people love to see. I never ever want to go out there and get booed. People like to see fighters come out there and throw, and that’s what I love to do.”
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The track at Charlotte Motor Speedway has been changed and the format for the Sprint All-Star Race is rarely the same from one year to the next. But one thing is fairly certain: when the $1 million prize is on the line, Jimmie Johnson will be battling for the win. On Saturday, the All-Star Race looked as if it would boil down to a battle between the Busch brothers, Kurt and Kyle, who had been the drivers to beat in the four opening segments, winning two apiece. But Johnson and his Chad Knaus-led crew wound up on the front row for the final restart, and Johnson motored away, leading all of the final 10-lap finale to become the first four-time winner of the race, breaking a tie with Jeff Gordon and the late Dale Earnhardt. And he’s done it in just 12 appearances, with his previous victories coming in 2003, 2006 and last year. He’s the second driver to win back-to-back – the first was the late Davey Allison, in 1991 and 1992. Johnson’s win was the eighth for his car owner Rick Hendrick, who has more AllStar victories than any other owner. He won with Gordon in 1995, 1997 and 2001, and with Terry Labonte in 1999. It was another Hendrick driver, Kasey Kahne, who had the best chance to derail Johnson in the final segment. He was first out of the pits on the final restart, with Johnson second, but Johnson surged into the lead to win over Joey Logano and Kyle Busch, while Kahne dropped to fourth. Johnson said the key was to be up front on the restart to begin the last 10-lap run. To get there, it took a strong performance in the opening segments, plus a quick pit stop by his crew. The order in which drivers entered pit road was based on their average finish in the opening segments, and Johnson was fourth. His crew gained him two spots for the restart. “I felt like the winner would come from one of [the first] two rows,” said Johnson. “Not to state the obvious, but that’s really the goal ... to try to be in that front row for the final restart.”
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WWEs Damien Sandow gets opportunity to show his personality By Jonathan McLarty Contributing Writer
The Superstars and Divas of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) are presenting “Monday Night Raw” on June 10 in Richmond at the Richmond Coliseum. WWEs biggest names will be on-hand for this exciting event. WWE Superstar Damien Sandow graciously spared a few moments of his time to discuss his career: Jonathan McLarty: Is there anything you would like to say to the Navy service men and women? Damien Sandow: First of all, I would like to thank anyone who is a member of our Armed Forces – serving currently, in the past, or is thinking of going into the service. Without a doubt, those men and women are what keeps our country safe. The military is the backbone of our country and without the military, there is no country. I am personally indebted to each and every member of the United States Armed Forces. JM: You have been in and out of WWE for many years – spending time in both Ohio Valley Wrestling and Florida Championship Wrestling (WWEs developmental territories of the past). Given that you’ve been on the main roster for the past year now, you seem to have come across a character with staying power. What was it like to have been called up to a television role those previous times, only to be yanked right out again? DS: I think the difference this time and previous times is that I was given the opportunity to let my personality come out. With NXT
(WWEs current developmental system), I had a very even playing field. The way it’s run now, the coaching system – the cream will rise to the top. I thought that when they gave me a chance to show what I could do, they didn’t play favorites. They said, “There you go. Now we’re going to put it on TV.” I did it on TV and that’s what has kept me up there. JM: This intellectual character of yours – was it inspired in anyway by Lanny Poffo’s “The Genius” character? DS: No, actually, it wasn’t. I tend to be a little more elaborate in my word choice anyway. Some people may confuse that as intellectual, but at the same time I just think of TV and how our personalities have to be – of course there’s going to be comparisons because, yeah, he called himself a genius and was smart, and I have a way of talking to people that may or may not insult their intelligence. The cartwheel and everything, there are some comparisons there as well. It’s not like I sat down and went “OK, I’m going to be the new version of this guy.” JM: Whom would you rate a close second in WWE who can hang with your larger range of vocabulary? DS: I don’t consider this man a second – this man is not ahead of me. This man is simply my best friend and that is Cody Rhodes. There is a quote – “Don’t walk in front of me, I may not follow; Don’t walk behind me, I may not lead; Walk beside me, and just be my friend.” Cody Rhodes and I, we define that as our friendship. JM: Would you have anyone on the lower end of that spectrum that you might
want to call out? DS: Pretty much any other member of the WWE roster. JM: What do you owe the success that you’ve reached with Team Rhodes Scholars? What do each of you (Sandow and Rhodes) bring to the table that meshes so well? DS: We’re best friends and we have each other’s backs at all times. I think both of our styles complement each other very, very well and we are both thinking man’s athletes, which is the defining characteristic that sets us apart from all of the other tag-teams. JM: You’ve displayed your lyricist abilities as of late when you provided new lyrics to Randy Orton’s entrance theme. Is this something that may become a regular thing where you’ll offer new lyrics to someone else’s entrance theme? DS: I will say this – You never know what you’re going to get at a WWE show, whether it be a live event, a pay-per-view, or a televised event like the one coming to Richmond. When I sang the song about Randy, I decided to do it on live TV at Raw – I may do it then, I may do it next week. You never know. Anything can absolutely happen, so that is why people should line up and get their tickets now for Monday Night Raw. JM: What can the fans expect out of Damien Sandow for the remainder of 2013? DS: What the fans can expect is enlightenment. My personal goals – I will not reveal at this time. This is only fitting, given this is a military newspaper – a true leader never reveals his battle plan. I can assure you I will
Courtesy of Jonathan McLarty After spending time off and on WWEs roster over the years, Damien Sandow has found his niche and has remained a regular over the past year.
attempt and proceed to continue enlightening all of the unwashed masses. Tickets start as low as $15 and may be purchased through Ticketmaster.com or any local Ticketmaster outlet. Visit WWE.com for all of the latest news and information. In local news,Vanguard Championship Wrestling returns to the Norfolk Masonic Temple in Norfolk on June 1. Titles will be on the line as VCW Heavyweight Champion Dirty Money defends against The Reason; and U.S. Liberty Champion “Diamond” Victor Griff defends against U.S. Jay Steel. Visit VCW-Wrestling. com for ticket information. Jonathan McLarty is a contributing writer for The Flagship, as well as a local sports and event photographer. If you have any questions or comments, connect with him on Twitter (@ JonathanMcLarty).
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