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» see A6-A7 Sailors stand at attention on the flight deck of the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during the Parade of Ships at Fleet Week New York (FWNY).
TEAM NAVY TRIALS PREP IS UNDERWAY By Patty Babb Navy Wounded Warrior – Safe Harbor
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Practice for the 2014 Wounded Warrior Team Navy Trials will kick off June 2 at Naval Station Norfolk. Approximately 70 seriously wounded, ill and injured Sailors and Coast Guardsmen are preparing to compete for a spot on this year’s Navy Wounded Warrior team. “I am really looking forward to meeting other service members with similar injuries
and experiences,” said Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Jaime Garza, who was injured in a training accident. “This is all new to me, and it’s exciting to know that this [opportunity] is out there for people like me.” The Wounded Warrior athletes will arrive in Norfolk on May 30. After a day of meetand-greet and informational events, practice will begin June 1. The athletes will train until the Wounded Warrior Team Navy Trials kick off June 4.
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Runners honor troops in Red, White, and Blue 5K
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■ 5K Runners launch themselves from the starting line during the Red, White and Blue 5K run held at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown/ Cheatham Annex.
By MCSN Adam Austin Navy Public Affairs Support Element East
YORKTOWN
2014 WWII sub vets memorial service held By Kevin Copeland Commander, Submarine Force, Atlantic Public Affairs
NORFOLK
The annual Submarine Veterans of World War II Memorial Service was conducted May 22, at the Submarine Learning Facility (SUBLRNFAC), Naval Station Norfolk. Hosted by SUBLRNFAC, the event is held each year prior to Memorial Day. In past years, the service honored the 52 submarines and
the gallant Sailors lost during World War II, and the losses of USS Thresher (SSN 593), April 10, 1963, and USS Scorpion (SSN 589), May 22, 1968. But since the World War II submarine veterans were rolled into the United States Submarine Veterans, Inc. (USSVI) during the 2012 national convention, the ceremony also honors all submarines and submariners lost since the submarine’s force inception April 11, 1900.
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Service members and civilians took to the pavement to honor the military in the eighth annual Red, White, and Blue 5K run, May 17. While many runners were dressed in red, white, and blue to show support for service members, the registration fees from the race were used to raise money to support military recognition programs and scholarships. “We focused on the military today,” said Rick Platt, president of the Colonial Road Runners and organizer of the event. “But we had a lot of fast civilians out here as well.” The first place overall finishers for the race were Victor Flemming, from Carrollton, Va., with a time of 16:20; and Karen Terry, from Hampton, Va., with a time of 19:00. “It’s a great day for a run today,” said Rebecca Miller, one of the race participants. “It was good to get out on the road and show support for our military.” Platt said that events like this encourage
CHAPEL BELL AT NWS YORKTOWN REMAINS PART OF AMERICAN HISTORY Sailors and civilians walk by it every day on their way to services at Nelson Chapel aboard Naval Weapons Station (WPNSTA)Yorktown. It stands just outside the chapel entrance, an ordinary bell but with an incredible history in three wars. » see A4
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MCSN Adam Austin Aaron Williams sprints to the finish line during the Red, White and Blue 5K run held at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown/Cheatham Annex.
community and socializing, fitness, and competition among area runners. The run was one of 23 races in the Colonial Runners Grand Prix, a race held to encourage runners to participate and compete in local running events.
The annual race is held to salute active duty military and veteran service members.
OBAMA AT ARLINGTON Obama placed a wreath at theTomb of the Unknowns and then spoke to an audience of more than 3,000 people in the Memorial Amphitheatre.
BLACKBEARD FESTIVAL The annual Hampton Blackbeard Pirate Festival returns for swashbuckling excitement May 1 through June 1.
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Retired Marine Col. Richard Schwartz, left, and Peri Griffith, right, pin 2nd Lt. onto Griffith’s shoulder bars during a ceremony.
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Family and friends gathered to bear witness to the commissioning and pinning of U.S. Marine 2nd Lt. Benjamin McKenzie Griffith, at the USS Wisconsin Battleship Memorial in Norfolk, May 15. The ceremony marked the beginning of Griffith’s journey as an officer in the Marine Corps, and was made even more special in that in attendance were Griffith’s father and grandfather, bringing three generations of Marine Corps officers to one ceremony.
“Growing up around great men like my dad and grandfather, I knew from a very young age what I wanted to do with my life,” said Griffith. “Wearing this uniform and carrying on their legacy is a dream come true.” Griffith’s father, retired Marine Col. Rayburn G. Griffith, an infantry officer of 28 years, two wars and many operations, expressed how he felt seeing his son take the oath to be a Marine Corps officer. “Our family is extremely proud of Benjamin,” said Rayburn. “I know he will be an outstanding officer of Marines.” Benjamin’s grandfather, retired Marine Col. Richard “Dick” Schwartz,
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MEMORIAL | Continued from front Cmdr. Stan Stewart, Jr., SUBLRNFAC commanding officer, welcomed the more than 100 veterans, active duty Sailors, spouses, and visitors. “Good morning and once again welcome to Submarine Learning Facility Norfolk,” said Stewart. “We are grateful to have such a magnificent group gathered with us to celebrate our submarine veterans. I cannot express how proud my crew and I are to host such a prestigious, important and time honored event. “As always, my greatest gratitude goes to United States Submarine Veterans of World War II and United States Submarine Veterans, Incorporated. Thank you so much for being here today – we are humbled by your presence. But more importantly, thank you for the contributions you and your families
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made and continue to make to our country. You established the standards we strive to maintain today. “Today as we take the time to remember submarine heroes of the past, I wanted to emphasize the word “heroes.” Too often we forget what the word means, and I believe it means something different to all of us. So today, I ask that you all take a moment and consider what the word hero means to you. Again, thank you all for coming and I hope you enjoy the ceremony.” Stewart then announced the ceremonial wreath would be presented by WWII submarine veteran Ed Kracker to Cmdr. Scott Luers, commanding officer of the Los Angelesclass attack submarine USS Boise (SSN 764). While underway, Luers and his crew will inter the wreath at sea to honor the fallen submariners. Kracker is the oldest submarinequalified WWII submarine veteran
support group in the area, and those that are still in Norfolk are really excited to finally see me compete.” -Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Angelo Anderson
MC1 Shannon Barnwell From left: Cmdr. Scott Luers, commanding officer, USS Boise (SSN 764); Master Chief Sonar Technician (Submarine) Chris Conry, chief of the boat, USS Boise; and Ed Kracker, the oldest submarine-qualified WWII submarine veteran in Hampton Roads, honors colors during the Submarine Veterans of World War II Memorial Service.
last commanding officer before our boat’s transfer to the Italian navy in August of 1972, I am honored to represent the hundreds of fine submariners who served in Pickerel from 1949 to 1972. In her 33 years of operation Pickerel had an illus-
trious history. All of us from the commanding officers to the most junior hot-bunking Sailors who loved our boat thank you for this honor. I want to wish the submarine veterans a successful and enjoyable future in Norfolk.”
Team Navy trials to begin June 4, hosted by NRMA Continued from front
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in the Hampton Roads area. He got his submarine qualifications on the Balao-class submarine USS Bang (SS 385) in 1944. Retired U.S. Navy Capt. Kent Siegel, the last commanding officer of the Tench-class dieselelectric submarine USS Pickerel (SS 524), was scheduled to be the guest speaker at the ceremony since the submarine was being inducted into the Submarine Hall of Fame. Dick Helm, a retired U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. who served briefly with Siegel as his engineer, read his speech. “I regret that I could not be with you today,” read Helm. “Cmdr. Stewart, I appreciate your invitation in offering remarks for the Hall of Fame induction for USS Pickerel. I extend my gratitude to the Submarine Veterans of the Hampton Roads Base who elected Pickerel to be inducted at the Submarine Learning Facility. As the
Spectators are encouraged to attend both the practice events and competitions to cheer on the athletes. The trials are jointly hosted by Navy Region Mid-Atlantic (NRMA) and Navy Wounded Warrior (NWW) – Safe Harbor, the Navy and Coast Guard’s Wounded Warrior support program. U.S. Fleet Forces Command is providing assistance throughout the event, including reaching out to local commands to provide sponsors for each athlete. “NRMA is delighted to welcome the Wounded Warrior athletes to the Hampton Roads area for the Team Navy Trials,” said Navy Capt. John Malfitano, CNRMA Fleet and Family Readiness program director. “We’re thrilled to meet the athletes, hear their inspiring stories, and cheer them on as they compete in our local area for the opportunity to be invited to the War-
rior Games in Colorado Springs in September.” Participants in the trials include active-duty and retired service members with upper-body, lower-body and spinal cord injuries; serious illnesses; traumatic brain injuries; visual impairment; and post-traumatic stress disorder. Thirteen Wounded Warrior athletes are from the Hampton Roads area. Throughout the event, the Wounded Warrior athletes will face off in archery; cycling; track and field; shooting; sitting volleyball; swimming; and wheelchair basketball. Those selected for Team Navy will advance to the 2014 Warrior Games, an annual competition among Wounded Warriors from all branches of service. “It’s good to get back to my old stomping grounds, where I received care after I was wounded,” said Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Angelo Anderson, a returning athlete who sustained gunshot wounds during combat
operations. “I had a big support group in the area, and those that are still in Norfolk are really excited to finally see me compete.” All of the Wounded Warrior athletes are enrolled in NWW, a Department of the Navy program that provides non-medical care to service members and their families. It offers a variety of services, including adaptive athletics, which is proven to have a positive, lasting effect on Wounded Warriors, including fewer secondary medical conditions. “Our adaptive athletics program is critical to the comprehensive recovery of our Wounded Warriors,” said NWW Director Navy Capt. Brent Breining. “We highly encourage all of our enrollees, regardless of prior athletic experience or abilities, to participate in these kinds of worthwhile events because we believe it can rekindle a sense of teamwork and belonging that they had in the Navy and Coast Guard
MC2 Sean Furey Chief Navy Counselor Ching Dressel participates in the 2014 Wounded Warrior Pacific Invitational on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
prior to their illness or injury.” “We have seen that participating in events like the Wounded Warrior Team Navy Trials provides Wounded Warriors a purpose that accelerates their rehabilitation,” he added. To access the full schedule of event visit http://safeharbor.navylive.dodlive.mil. The latest news also will be posted on Facebook at www.facebook. com/navysafeharbor.
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NMCP celebrates Asian American-PaciďŹ c Islander Heritage Month By Rebecca A. Perron Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Public Affairs
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Naval Medical Center Portsmouth celebrated Asian American-PaciďŹ c Islander Heritage Month, May 21, featuring a retired Filipino commander as the guest speaker and a traditional Indian dancer. During his remarks, retired Cmdr. Benjamin Liam spoke of many challenges that the Asian American and PaciďŹ c Islander communities have faced, including Asian migration, Filipinos in the U. S. Navy and discrimination in the immigration system. “America is a nation of immigrants,â€? Liam said. “This country was founded by people who came from other countries for various reasons, many to make a better life for themselves and their families, while others maybe to escape persecution and tyranny from their homeland. For whatever that reason was, they all became part of the tapestry that has made this country distinct and great. “Asian-PaciďŹ c Americans include many ethnic groups with diverse backgrounds, histories, languages and cultures,â€? he continued. “The signiďŹ cance of this month can only be understood by recognizing the contributions of the many diverse groups that make up the Asian-PaciďŹ c American community.â€? Liam then described the many challenges Chinese and Japanese migrants who helped build the transcontinental railroad faced, as well as the impact the U.S. had on the culture, economy and politics
of the Philippines. Liam also touched on the opportunities available to Filipinos, talking about the day he passed the exam to become a Sailor. “The competition was ďŹ erce, (which) allowed the Navy to selectively recruit only better qualiďŹ ed individuals, many with college education,â€? Liam said. “There were typically 250 applicants for every individual picked. In 1971, when I enlisted, only 422 were recruited that year from 100,000 applicants. The day of my entrance examination, there were 242 applicants who took the exam, and I was the only individual who passed. By 1970, there were close to 17,000 Filipinos in the U.S. Navy and over 20,000 throughout the 1980s.â€? Liam began his career as a hospital corpsman “striker,â€? completing Hospital Corps “Aâ€? and Pharmacy Technician “Câ€? schools. He rose quickly through the ranks: he was selected for chief hospital corpsman in 1982 and, in 1985, was commissioned an ensign. Liam served on active duty for 36 years, and has been a civil servant for the past six. He is the Command Evaluation Department head and the Command Inspector General representative. “The theme for this year’s heritage celebration is ‘I Am Beyond,’ which conveys how one transcends, excels and goes beyond stereotypes and challenges - a true message of perseverance, acceptance and diversity,â€? Liam said. “For all the years of oppression, prejudice and obstacles, Asian-PaciďŹ c Americans can say ‘I Am Beyond.’ We have persevered, and we have ourished.â€?
Guru Malini Srirama then took the stage, performing traditional Hindu dances. Srirama is an accomplished dancer who has performed throughout India, Canada, Europe, Australia and the U.S. She has performed at the Rashtrapathi Bhavan in Delhi and has danced for Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and other world dignitaries. Srirama performed two dances. The ďŹ rst asked Nataraja (dancing Shiva) for blessings and offered silk cocoon owers to the deity. The second was a 2,000-yearold song for a poem about nature’s beauty. Before the second dance, Srirama demonstrated descriptive hand gestures, like a sign language, involved in telling the story of the poem. According to the latest U.S. Census, there are an estimated 19 million Asians or people of Asian ancestry and about 1.4 million native Hawaiians and other PaciďŹ c Islanders or people of that ancestry in the United States, totaling about 6.5 percent of the total American population. Of the 19 million Asians, Chinese ancestry is the largest community with 4.2 million, followed by Filipinos with 3.6 million, Asian Indians with 3.3 million, Vietnamese with 1.9 million, Korean with 1.8 million and Japanese with 1.3 million. Today, more than 20,000 active duty Sailors, comprising more than six percent of the total active duty naval force, 4,000 reservists, and 18,000 Navy civilian employees identify themselves as Asian American or PaciďŹ c Islander.
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Nelson Chapel bell in Yorktown remains a part of American history By Mark O. Piggott Naval Weapons Station Yorktown Public Affairs
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Sailors and civilians walk by it every day on their way to services at Nelson Chapel aboard Naval Weapons Station (WPNSTA) Yorktown. It stands just outside the chapel entrance, an ordinary bell but with an incredible history in three wars. It has been part of the largest amphibious assault of World War II, the deadliest battle in the PaciďŹ c and witnessed the compassion of American Sailors. It’s the ship’s bell of the attack transport USS BayďŹ eld (APA 33). BayďŹ eld was ďŹ rst of a class of 16,100ton attack transports, built in San Francisco, Calif., as a freighter, SS Sea Bass. The ship was acquired by the Navy at the end of June 1943, placed in reduced commission and steamed via the Panama Canal to Brooklyn, N.Y., where it was converted to an amphibious warfare ship. Commissioned in November, BayďŹ eld sailed to the British Isles in February 1944, preparing for the invasion of France, better known as “D-Dayâ€?. During the June 1944 Normandy operations, BayďŹ eld was the agship for the "Utah" Beach landings. Moving to the Mediterranean in July 1944, BayďŹ eld also participated in the invasion of southern France. The transport returned to the U.S. for overhaul in September 1944 before travelling to the PaciďŹ c in November 1944, spending the next two months in amphibious training in Hawaiian waters. In February 1945, BayďŹ eld landed Marines on Iwo Jima and, at the beginning of April, took part in the Okinawa invasion. The transport was employed for the rest of the war on logistics duties. “Think about it ‌ This bell was aboard in the invasion of North Africa, then at D-Day when the BayďŹ eld was the agship for Omaha Beach,â€? said Cdr. Vinson Miller, command chaplain, WPNSTA Yorktown. “Later, it was at two of the ďŹ ercest battles in the island campaign of the PaciďŹ c (Iwo Jima and Okinawa), survived transit through the Battle of the Atlantic, was present at the Bikini Atoll atomic tests, and in the next war it brought to safety the ‘Chosin Frozen’ from North Korea and much more.â€? After World War II, during the last four months of 1945 and in early 1946, Bay-
U.S. Navy photo USS BayďŹ eld at Charleston, South Carolina, on 4 January 1950. She is proceeding to Pier D-5 at the Charleston Naval Shipyard to embark troops of the Third Division, from Fort Benning, Georgia, to participate in Operation “Protrex.â€?
ďŹ eld supported the occupation of Japan and Korea, bringing veterans home as part of Operation “Magic Carpetâ€? as well as participating in the atomic testing off the Bikini Islands. BayďŹ eld continued to operate in the PaciďŹ c during the Korean War, providing logistics support for combat operations there. In August 1954, during one of her many Far East deployments, BayďŹ eld took part in Operation "Passage to Freedom". This effort transported more than 300,000 refugees, nearly 70,000 tons of cargo and over 8,000 vehicles from northern to southern Vietnam between August 1954 and May 1955. In 1967, BayďŹ eld returned to Vietnam where it served as a oating barracks at Danang, South Vietnam, carrying Marines to-and-from the combat zone and took part in landing operations. In late June 1968, after 25 years of active service, BayďŹ eld was decommissioned. “In some way, she served all branches of the Armed Forces with her World War II crew, which was largely Coast Guard (USCG came under the Navy for the duration of WWII) and the rest Sailors,â€? Miller added, “including Gunners Mate 1st Class Yogi Berra, who ran the ship's landing craft to the beaches in every battle in which the BayďŹ eld served.â€? “All told, BayďŹ eld earned a total of 4 battle stars from World War II, another from Korea and a last one from Vietnam,â€? he concluded. “Talk about serious history!â€? So the next time you visit Nelson Chapel, don’t just walk by the BayďŹ eld bell. Stop for a moment and reect on the history this bell has been a part of; a history that honors the sacriďŹ ce made by those in defense of our nation.
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FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | MAY 29, 2014 | THE FLAGSHIP | A5 The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) test fires its closein weapons system (CIWS) during a live-fire gunnery exercise.
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Theodore Roosevelt is underway conducting training for future deployments.
By MCSA Wyatt L. Anthony USS Theodore Roosevelt Public Affairs
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The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt’s (CVN 71) close in weapons system (CIWS) successfully tracked and fired upon a mobile surface target during a Combat System Ship Qualification Trial (CSSQT) surface gun exercise (GUNEX), May 19. The CIWS, a 20mm radar-guided Gatling gun system, fires 75 rounds per second and protects the ship from surface and air threats. It uses forward looking infrared radar (FLIR) and other radar systems to track, lock onto and take down incoming threats. “If there was to be a malfunction with the ship’s other weapons systems, the CIWS would be the last resort self-defense system to protect us from approaching enemies,” said Fire Controlman 1st Class Kevin Landry assigned to Combat Systems Department’s CS-7 division. CSSQT surface GUNEXs are performed when a ship begins workups toward deployment. “Combat System Ship Qualification Trials are workups that ships must go through to ensure that the Sailors know how to properly work the weapons systems and equipment, and, overall, prove combat readiness,” said Fire Controlman 1st Class Mandale Washington, the Program Executive Office Integrated Weapons Systems fleet liaison. For the surface GUNEX, the CIWS tracked and fired upon a single target towed by an unmanned drone boat approaching TR faster than 10 knots. A fire contolman will pick up an approaching target using an infrared camera before locking onto the target and preparing to fire. Once the CIWS fires, it can track the trajectory of its bullets and quickly offset any errors. “I think today went extremely well for this being the first time we have fired the CIWS at targets since we’ve gotten out of the yards,” said Fire Controlman 2nd Class Andrew Friedlander, CIWS mount 24 mount captain. “Everyone stepped up and came together today to make this a successful exercise.”
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USS OSCAR AUSTIN DEPARTS NORFOLK FOR U.S. 6TH FLEET The guidedmissile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) departs Naval Station Norfolk for a two-month deployment to the North Atlantic and the Baltic Sea.
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The guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) departed Naval Station Norfolk, May 20, on a twomonth deployment to the North Atlantic and the Baltic Sea. “It is an honor to command USS Oscar Austin as we set sail to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to enhance maritime security and conduct exercises with our allies in the spirit of Partnership for Peace,” said Cmdr. Brian J. Diebold, the ship’s commanding officer. “My crew is trained, motivated, and ready to execute all missions to enhance regional interoperability with our partner nations.” Oscar Austin is scheduled to participate in a bilateral exercise with the Royal Norwegian Navy before joining the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) for exercise Baltic Operations 2014 (BALTOPS 14). BALTOPS 14 is a joint and combined maritime exercise conducted in the spirit of Partnership for Peace (PfP) in order to promote mutual understanding, confidence,
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cooperation and interoperability among participating nations in the Baltic region. “This is an outstanding opportunity that our ship would not normally get to take part in, but we are all excited,” said Fire Controlman 2nd Class Caitlin Bastein. “I think it will be a great learning experience and give sailors perspective on other navies and countries, and it is truly an honor to have been selected to represent the U.S. overseas.” Oscar Austin returned from her last deployment in February 2013. In 2013,
the crew completed an intensive maintenance availability and pre-deployment work-ups, flexing all warfare areas. Assessments were conducted both in port and underway to ensure all systems were operationally ready and that the crew was properly trained for each mission area. “I am very proud of the Sailors and their accomplishments leading to this short notice deployment. They are the best in the fleet and I am extremely confident they will execute superbly in a multinational environment,” said Diebold.
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The Navy Band Northeast Pops Ensemble and the U.S. Fleet Forces Band kicked-off Fleet Week New York with a free concert in Bryant Park, May 20, featuring a wide variety of musical styles including traditional concert band literature, pop, Jazz and patriotic favorites. Under the direction of Lt. Cmdr. Carl Gerhard, Navy Band Northeast is one of 13 official bands of the United States Navy worldwide, and is comprised of 45 professional Navy musicians, many of whom are from the New York metropolitan area, and welcome a chance to perform in front of the hometown crowd. “It’s a great feeling coming home,” said Musician 2nd Class Laura Carey, a native of Garden City Park in Long Island. “I have been lucky to have been previously stationed at Navy Band Northeast, and then with Navy Recruiting District New York, so coming to Fleet Week this year is a welcome homecoming.” Fleet Week New York, now in its 26th year, is the city’s celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services. The weeklong celebration has been held nearly every year since 1984. “I’m just so happy we’re able to travel again, and supporting Fleet Week is certainly one of the largest events we’ll do all year,” said Gerhard. “The incredible exposure our bands have throughout the week – both nationally and internationally via media – is great press for our Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard team. Events like Fleet Week New York are a constant reminder that I serve with the finest Sailors our Navy has ever had, and for them to display their incredible talents on the world’s biggest stage is truly a fantastic and rewarding opportunity.”
MC3 Markus Castaneda The U.S. Fleet Forces Band, stationed in Norfolk, performs at Bryant Park during the 2014 Fleet Week New York.
■ about Fleet Week New York Fleet Week New York, now in its 26th year, is the city’s time-honored celebration of the sea services. The weeklong celebration is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today’s Maritime services.
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USS Oak Hill Public Affairs Logistics Specialist 1st Class Anthony Costa, from USS Oak Hill, poses for a picture with Juan Centeno of the New York Mets baseball team after being named the Veteran of the Game.
MC2 (SW) Rob Aylward New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio addresses guests at Gracie Mansion along with the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus, during a Fleet Week New York (FWNY) press conference.
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MSCA Magen Weatherwax Culinary Specialist 1st Class Gary Askins, a member of the Joint Military Culinary Arts Team, prepares food at a Memorial Day cook off outside the Fox News building during Fleet Week New York.
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Continued from A6 In addition to the Navy Band Northeast Pops Ensemble and the U.S. Fleet Forces Band performance, a variety of other activities took place in the Big Apple. On a grey, overcast day in Brooklyn, hundreds of spectators gathered along the shore – cameras, binoculars, and phones in hand – to observe a New York institution – the Fleet Week Parade of Ships, May 21. “I missed it last year,” said Kathy Venezia, a Brooklyn native, who was thrilled to see the Sailors manning the rails as the ships passed under the Verraznao-Narrows Bridge. The parade of ships included the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51),
the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Cole (DDG 67), USS McFaul (DDG 74), and U.S. Coast Guard cutters Campbell (WMEC 909) and Katherine Walker (WLM 552). One Bay Ridge, Brooklyn resident was happy to finally be able to see the ships. “The last time I saw the Parade of Ships was in 1976, and it was a huge deal back then, because of the Bicentennial,” said Deborah Davis. “But, now that I’m retired, I’m not working during the week, and I can enjoy the thrill of seeing our warships pass by.” In addition to the Parade of Ships, New Yorkers had the opportunity to see aerial demonstrations, ship tours, and see Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen enjoying the sights in New York.
MC3 Markus Castaneda Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Frederick Salazar, assigned to Navy Recruiting District New York, along with special operations candidates in the Delayed Entry Program, administers a Navy Warrior Challenge to New York locals aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during Fleet Week New York.
Above: A Navy MH-60S approaches the Downtown Manhattan Heliport during the 2014 Fleet Week New York. Right: During the 2014 Fleet Week New York, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician Marine Sgt. Sean Hrncir, shows local school children a Navy Bomb Suit.
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Midshipmen donate 566 pairs of shoes The Naval Academy Midshipman Action Group (MAG) collected 566 pairs of shoes, May 19, from the Class of 2017 to donate to Planet Aid. » see B3
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Obama pays tribute to service members, families at Arlington By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service
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While it is fitting to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice on Memorial Day, it is also a time to remember those most directly affected by their deaths, President Barack Obama said during Memorial Day observances at Arlington National Cemetery, May 26. Obama placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns and then spoke to an audience of more than 3,000 people in the Memorial Amphitheatre. In the crowd were members of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors – many of them children. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, a veteran of combat in Vietnam, introduced the president, calling him “an exceptional leader” who is working through the U.S. military’s transition from 13 years of war. Obama noted that Arlington Cemetery itself is marking its 150th anniversary this year. Founded to bury the thousands of Union dead from the Overland Campaign in Virginia, the cemetery has become the place where “Americans have come here to pay tribute not only to the loved ones who meant the world to them, but to all our heroes, known and unknown,” he said. The legions of dead started with the Civil War and follow America’s wars to the present day. In section 60 lie men and women who gave their lives to keep the nation safe over more than a decade of war in Iraq and Afghanistan. The president returned from a visit to Afghanistan only hours before his speech. While at Bagram Airfield, he met with U.S. leaders and more than 3,000 service members. “For more than 12 years, men and women like those I met with have borne the burden of our nation's security,” he told the audience gathered in the amphitheater. “Now, because of their profound sacrifice, because of the progress that they have made, we're in a pivotal moment,” Obama said. “Our troops are coming home. By the end of this year, our war in Afghanistan will finally come to an end.” But that war claimed the lives of nearly 2,200 American patriots, he said. “We will honor them always,” the president said. “Today in small towns across America, in cemeteries throughout our country and around the world, and here on these solemn hillsides, the families of our fallen share stories of the lives they led. Our hearts ache in their absence, but our hearts are also full, full in knowing that their legacy shines bright in the people that they loved the most.”
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Roses and flags adorn headstones at Arlington National Cemetery, Va. for Memorial Day 2014. EJ Hersom
Cadets throw their gloves in the air at the conclusion of the Virginia Military Institute commencement in Lexington, Va, May 16.
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The 2013 Sailor of the Year winners were meritoriously advanced to Chief Petty Officer during a ceremony at the Navy Memorial, May 22. Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Operations, Plans & Strategy Vice Adm. Michelle Howard was the guest speaker at the pinning ceremony hosted by the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)(AW/NAC) Mike Stevens.
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DEMPSEY URGES VMI GRADS TO ‘GET AT IT’ By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service
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Vice Admiral Moran visits Pearl Harbor By MC2 Laurie Dexter Navy Public Affairs Support Element, Detachment Hawaii
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The Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP) visited Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) to meet with Sailors, May 22. Sailors from commands in the Hawaii region gathered at Bloch Arena on JBPHH for an allhands call where Vice Adm. Bill Moran, CNP, discussed petty officer advancement opportunities, changes to the advancement policy, the Command Advancement Program (CAP), sea duty incentives and questions and answers with Sailors. Moran addressed the slight reduction in advancement opportunities for Sailors looking to promote to E4-E6.
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The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff tied his May 16 commencement address at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington to the Battle of New Market that occurred exactly 150 years ago during the Civil War. On May 16, 1864, 257 young VMI students stood alongside combat veterans at Bushong’s Farm facing Union forces. At the order they crossed a fence line and charged through a wheat field at the Union line. Ten of the young men were killed and 84 wounded. “One cadet, George Lee, recalled the feeling of crossing that fence,” Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey said. “He remembered a profound eagerness, to, ‘Get at it.’” “‘Get at it.’ I like that as a touchstone of what we expect of you,” the general told the graduates. A total of 143 VMI graduates were commissioned into the U.S. military, and they are poised – like the group in 1864 – to face new challenges and dangers. Dempsey said he understands what the new officers feel, noting that when he
entered the military 40 years ago he was concerned whether he would measure up. However, Dempsey said, he, too, was ready to “get at it.” “Imagine what it must have felt like to leave that fence line,” he said. “It’s precisely the same worry that young men and women experience today in places like a forward operating base or airfields or ports. Some powerful combination of courage and fear, confidence and uncertainty whether they will measure up.” Trust, he said, is the cement that holds it all together, in their fellow service members, in leaders, and in institutions. The general told the graduates that while some will lead the life they expect to lead, most will be surprised. But that doesn’t matter, he said, because they leave VMI with a moral compass. “Patriotism, discipline, courage, integrity, resilience and, of course, trust,” he said. “A moral compass as reliable today as it was to those New Market cadets 150 years ago.” Dempsey said each graduate now faces their own version of the wheat field on that long-ago Civil War battlefield. “It’s uphill, and it is strewn with rocks and boulders,” he said. “It’s now your duty to ‘Get at it.’”
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AN ANNUAL DOSE OF DIRT By Lisa Smith Molinari
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I’ve got dirt under my fingernails. There's a blister the size of Delaware on my thumb. My face is sunburned in a distinctive raccoon pattern around my sunglasses. I’m walking with slight limp, thanks to the pain in my knee from too much squatting. This happens to me every spring. As the bees begin to buzz, I get the bug to plant things in my garden. The grocery stores display flats of pansies outside the entrances and the hardware stores offer specials on grass seed, and I find myself heaping my cart with annuals, perennials, shrubs, vegetables and herbs. We moved into base housing at Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island last July, too late to plant. So this spring, as soon as winter gave up its death grip on the soil, I was ready. I dropped a pretty penny at the local Garden Center, and informed my husband that we had to dig out the overgrown shrubs running along the driveway of our base house. We found our shovels that hadn’t been unpacked since our last move, and went to work. We thought we’d leaver the root ball of each shrub out with a few scoops of the shovel, but of course, the overgrown plants wouldn’t budge. One inch under the topsoil was a complex tangle of woody roots and random rocky deposits, the removal of which could have warranted the use of combat grade explosives. For an hour, we chopped, hacked, tugged, and pulled, but still hadn’t uprooted the first shrub, despite spewing every expletive in the book. We guzzled water between breathless attempts, as sweat soaked through our shirts. My husband began grunting and groaning with every heave of the shovel, like a middle-aged male version of Monica Seles. Finally, the last stubborn root broke free, and we triumphantly hurled the severed bush away. One down, only five more to go. Needless to say, the next day after we removed all six shrubs and two diseased rhododendrons, my husband and I could barely walk. It took me a week to recover enough energy to plant the new perennials I’d purchased at the Garden Center, and my knee still feels like it’s going to buckle like some kind of hyperextended Barbie Doll leg. This week, I finally managed to get everything in the ground, the pots, and the window boxes, and although it doesn’t exactly look like the recreation of Epcot that I’d imagined, I’ve satisfied my annual spring gardening fix. Thankfully, my horticultural urgings are more about the process than the end result. Every spring, I crave the catharsis of digging in the dirt, and long to revive my hibernating muscles with the rigors of yard work. I can smell the aroma of freshly mulched borders, see the hues of artistically arranged beds, and taste the refreshment of a cold beer after a long day outdoors. I envision myself, in a flowered sundress and straw hat, walking through my abundant garden barefoot on a hot midsummer day, placing my own freshly cut flowers, aromatic herbs, and plump vegetables into a basket. Come summer, it never quite turns out the way I’d hoped, and I usually find myself totally dumbfounded when my tomatoes suffer from bottom rot and my azaleas have blight. My thumb might be blistered, but unfortunately, it isn't green. But let’s face it, I can buy whatever I want at a grocery store. And besides, when it comes to the fulfillment of gardening, I’ve been paid back in spades. Lisa Smith Molinari’s humor column, “The Meat and Potatoes of Life,” appears weekly in newspapers and on “Stripes Military Moms,” a website associated with Stars and Stripes newspaper. She also writes a monthly column for Military Spouse magazine.
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Will you ever have a forever house? By Jacey Eckhart Military Spouse Contributor
“Is this your Forever House?” our mayor asked while canvasing for reelection in our small town. She and I are both old house owners and old house lovers – the kind of people who lust after heart pine floors and claw foot tubs and wood burning fireplaces. So is this our Forever House? Don’t jinx me, Lady. Because in the military, we don’t go flitting around choosing a Forever House. The Forever House has to sneak up on you. And it is skittish. Paint a wall dark blue and you can expect PCS orders in the morning. So we don’t throw around the term “Forever House” lightly. We aren’t your civilians thinking that your Forever House is some work of architectural genius that says you made it. We aren’t your decorating magazine editors thinking that a Forever House means something substantial with beach access. A mountain lake. A heliport. Those people mean the Forever House they furnish on Pintrest. We may have our Pinterest houses, too. But at a certain point in a military career (right after moving the first teenager and just before the scars heal), everyone starts talking about a Forever House. By Forever House, we mean that we will stop moving at last and live in that house forever. But we can’t plan that or it will never happen. Instead you gotta look for signs that you are in your forever house. You might be in your Forever House when you move the refrigerator to clean behind it not because of the moving inspector, but because the lint is moving the fridge away from the wall. Who knew? You might be in your Forever House if more than one of your children graduate from the
same high school. Shoot, if they attend the same high school you might be on your way! You might be in your Forever House if you have more boxes of childhood memories than curtains that don’t fit on your current set of windows. You might be in your Forever House if a tree you planted actually provides shade. You might be in your Forever House if you don’t have a closet devoted to uniforms. You might be in your Forever House if you can give directions with street names instead of hoping everyone has really good GPS. You might be in your Forever House if your grandchildren run in the front door. If you host more than a dozen Thanksgivings at home. If you break a hip sliding across your heart pine floors and you look up into the paramedic’s face and realize that you are, in fact, 106. The thing about a Forever House is that you don’t know you are in it until it is almost over. While you are busy doing the real work of a military family – struggling to keep the family together under one roof – the Forever House grows up around you. You don’t seek it. It finds you. So is this our Forever House? I don’t know. I still have an ear cocked listening for the next set of orders, the next moving truck in the driveway, the next Realtor at the door. Because I’m still waiting for the onset of forever – whenever it is ready to start. Jacey Eckhart is the Director of Spouse and Family Programs for Military.com. Since 1996, Eckhart’s take on military families has been featured in her syndicated column, her book The Homefront Club, and her award winning CDs These Boots and I Married a Spartan?? Most recently she has been featured as a military family subject matter expert on NBC Dateline, CBS morning news, CNN, NPR and the New York Times. Eckhart is an Air Force brat, a Navy wife and an Army mom.
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HELP REDUCE ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRACTIONS By Rear Adm. Herm Shelanski Director of Assessments, OPNAV 81/RAD Team Lead
Reducing Administrative Distractions Round 2 was officially launched May 15. Participation is open to all Sailors, active and reserve, and Navy civilians and it provides an opportunity for you to continue to share with us your thoughts and ideas on what administrative distractions affect your quality of work and provide us what you think are possible solutions. You can do all of this by establishing an account and logging onto https://navyrad.ideascale.com. In addition, by logging into the IdeaScale website, you will have the opportunity to read other Sailors’ and civilians’ suggestions, comment on them and vote on them, as well as see what we are working on and what we have accomplished from your suggestions from RAD Round 1. As an example, we are currently working on reducing General Military Training requirements and converting all maintenance, material and management (3M) functions to software that can be utilized on a laptop or tablet. Admittedly, this isn’t as easy as it should be. As a result of recent cyber attacks to our networks, security measures have been established and you will need to first register for an account and log onto the IdeaScale website from a .mil address. But once you have registered, you can create a password and subsequently can log on via any personal home device without a CAC. I know those of you aboard ships or submarines at-sea have limited computer terminals and bandwidth, so we appreciate whatever opportunity you may have to get the access you need to visit the IdeaScale webpage. RAD presents all of us with a unique opportunity to continue to provide input for corrective courses of action in the reduction of our administrative distractions. And with your support, we will work our hardest to enable a Navywide culture change for you to focus first and foremost on “Warfighting First.”
Midshipman 1st Class Robert Mason, left, and Midshipman 1st Class Taylor Yust sort sneakers during the Midshipmen Action Group Herndon shoe drive at the U.S. Naval Academy.
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NAVAL ACADEMY MIDSHIPMEN DONATE 566 PAIRS OF SHOES Naval Academy Public Affairs ANNAPOLIS, MD.
The Naval Academy Midshipman Action Group (MAG) collected 566 pairs of shoes, May 19, from the Class of 2017 to donate to Planet Aid. Planet Aid is a nonprofit organization that collects and recycles used clothes and shoes and supports international development projects. As the plebes prepared for the traditional Herndon climb marking the end of their plebe year, they took off their athletic shoes, leaving them
behind in the grass as they charged the monument. Midshipmen from MAG - led by Midshipman 1st Class Emily Hughes - gathered the shoes, tying pairs together so they wouldn’t get lost. “I have been doing this project for the last three years with Planet Aid, and it’s so easy to do because Plebes throw off their shoes to do the Herndon Climb,” said Hughes. “Why not ask them to donate them?” Community Relations Director Miriam Stanicic said that while the shoe drive has been going on for
years, the partnership with Planet Aid is relatively new. The mids bagged the shoes and transferred them to a van to take them to the local Planet Aid chapter. The Midshipman Action Group was established in 1992 and is supported by the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation. MAG organizes more than 50 educational, environmental and social service volunteer projects on the local and national level, employing more than 500 midshipmen throughout the academic year.
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MCSA Patrick Dionne Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. William F. Moran speaks to Sailors assigned to Fleet Activities Sasebo during all-hands call. Moran spoke to Sailors on issues such as career sea pay, fleet manning and the career navigator program during a tour of naval bases.
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Looking to maximize your Navy career? Conversion programs allow Sailors to make a major job change and potentially have better opportunities for advancement. Applications for conversion can be submitted by command career counselors (CCCs) through the Career Waypoint (C-WAY) information tech-
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nology system. Active-duty enlisted Sailors can voluntarily request to change ratings in conjunction with reenlistment applications submitted via the C-WAYReenlistment process. Reserve Sailors, working with their CCC, can view and apply for a rating conversion via the RC Conversion Module in C-WAY Sailors who desire a conversion should speak with their CCC to discover which ratings are open and for which they are best qualified.
Additionally, a Career Navigator Skill Set list is published on the C-WAY Web Page at: http://www.public.navy. mil/bupers-npc/career/careercounseling/Pages/C-WAY.aspx The list shows which ratings are undermanned (open), fully manned (balanced) and overmanned (competitive). For more information, visit the C-WAY Web Page or speak with your CCC. For more news from Navy Personnel Command, visit: www.navy.mil/ local/npc.
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2013 Sailors of the Year Continued from B1
U.S. Army photo by Spc. Michael Mulderick President Barack H. Obama lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns, in recognition of Memorial Day, at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., May 26.
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Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Mahtob Johnson, U.S. Fleet Forces Sea Sailor of the Year; Naval Aircrewman Mechanical 1st Class Matthew Meadows, U.S. PaciďŹ c Fleet Sea Sailor of theYear; Aviation Machinist Mate 1st Class Paul Marticorena, Navy Reserve Sailor of the Year; and Cryptologic Technician (Collections) 1st Class Patricia Madigan, Chief of Naval Operations Shore Sailor of the Year were each presented their chief petty ofďŹ cer appointment letter from Howard prior to having their anchors pinned to their collars and combination covers placed on their heads. “The rank of chief petty of-
ďŹ cer is one of special order. It shows not only that you have served successfully, but that your service has met with the commendation of your seniors,â€? said Howard. She continued, “When you are promoted to chief petty ofďŹ cer, your uniform changes, your quarters and method of living changes, the treatment afforded to you by your senior ofďŹ cer changes, but don’t forget that these are not the only features of your life that change. Along with all of these changes comes a very great change in your responsibilities, as well as the absolute necessity for a different point of view.â€? Stevens spoke on one of the top questions he’s asked during eet visits.
MC2 Martin L. Carey Chief Hospital Corpsman Mahtob Johnson receives her combination cover during the 2013 Navy Sailor of the Year pinning ceremony.
“Sailors will ask what they can do to better ensure a successful career and I offer what I call my foundations of success,� said Stevens. “Work hard for your Sailors every single day, stay out of trouble, and be a good and decent person.� He added, “Some may disagree, but I believe that the most important focus area is to be a good and decent person.
Treat yourself and your Sailors with dignity and respect.� Throughout their week-long visit to Washington, the Sailors of the Year and their families toured historic sites and enjoyed special events held in their honor. “This has been an outstanding opportunity and a very humbling experience,� Meadows said.
Continued from B1 The families of these men and women “have tapped a courage and resolve that many of us will never know, and we draw comfort and strength from their example,â€? he continued. For parents who have lost a child, for husbands and wives who have lost partners and for children who have lost parents, “this day and this place are solemn reminders of the extraordinary sacriďŹ ce they have made in our name,â€? Obama said. “But today reminds us, as well, that for these families and for their comrades-in-arms, their service to our nation endures.â€? Their sacriďŹ ces have not been in vain, he said. “So here on these hallowed grounds, we re-dedicate ourselves to our sacred obligations to all who wear America’s uniform and to the families who stand by them always: that our troops will have the resources they need to do their job,â€? the president said, “that our nation will never stop searching for those who have gone missing [or] who are held as prisoners of war [and] that, as we have been reminded in recent days, we must do more to keep faith with our veterans and their families and ensure they get the care and beneďŹ ts and opportunities that they've earned and that they deserve.â€? Those who died in defense of freedom did so to ensure people they never met could live their lives, he said. “Everything that we hold precious in this country was made possible by Americans who gave their all,â€? Obama said. “And because of them, our nation is stronger, safer, and will always remain a shining beacon of freedom for the rest of the world.â€?
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Continued from B1 “Retention is strong, as more and more high quality Sailors are deciding to ‘stay Navy,’ causing a down tick in the advancement rate,â€? said Moran. “Advancements, at or near the 10-year average, was what we expected and we are just about there. However, moving forward, the goal is greater stability across the board, in end-strength, advancement rates and community health.â€? The new NAVADMIN 114/14 announced revisions to the Navy’s enlisted advancement policy. Changes were designed to reward sustained superior performance and increase the role of the commanding ofďŹ cer, executive ofďŹ cer and command master chief in the advance-
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ment of Sailors. They also include updates to the Command Advancement Program (CAP). Commanding ofďŹ cers will still maintain the authority to select Sailors for meritorious advancement. The change simpliďŹ es the program’s timeline to a single CAP season which allows advancement planners to factor in CAP selections before setting advancement quotas. “I want to be clear, CAP isn’t going anywhere, the number of CAP quotas isn’t going to change,â€? Moran said. “The new changes simply add structure to when CAPs can occur – ensuring we balance rating health with rewarding performance.â€? May is the ďŹ rst month that increases to Career Sea Pay are in effect and Moran said that he will continue to work the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) on additional
incentives to reward Sailors assigned to sea duty. The revisions to the advancement policy also updated the Final Multiple Score (FMS). Fleet Master Chief April Beldo, senior enlisted advisor to the CNP, said these changes introduce a new FMS that increases the weight on areas where Sailors can demonstrate their performance and further empower command triads in the advancement process. Beldo also emphasized the signiďŹ cance of visiting Sailors directly, at Navy commands around the world. “I always learn something, every trip that myself and CNP take because being in D.C., sometimes we don’t get the rest of the story,â€? said Beldo. “So when we travel, that is our purpose – to hear what our Sailors, E-1 to O-9, have to say, because some-
times the information gets ďŹ ltered. We learn something all the time. The purpose of us coming out here is to let them know we are not making decisions in a vacuum and we come out here to listen to suggestions,â€? said Beldo. As for gaining input from Sailors and implementing changes, according to Baldo it is done carefully and with purpose. “We’re not going to be able to change everything but it gives us an opportunity to hear from the eet and then we can give them feedback eye to eye. If you manage Sailors’ expectations and you’re upfront and honest with them, they appreciate that. They might not always agree with it, and that’s okay, but at least they understand it and we want them to understand where the Navy is coming from.â€? For more news from Navy Public Affairs Support Element West, Det. Hawaii, visit www.navy.mil/local/pacenhawaii/.
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NWC HAS 100TH MARITIME STAFF OPERATORS COURSE U.S. Naval War College Public Affairs NEWPORT, R.I.
U.S. Naval War College (NWC) alumni, faculty, staff and students gathered with NWC’s 51st President, retired Rear Adm. Jacob L. Shuford, to commemorate the 100th class convening of the Maritime Staff Operators Course (MSOC) at NWC in Newport, R.I., May 20. The course, which was set in motion by Shuford during his tenure as NWC President, serves as an opportunity to support combat readiness, and educate and develop leaders by preparing students for duty with joint and operational-level maritime headquarters staffs.
Upon successful completion of the 100th MSOC, the 25 officers of class 14-10 will join the ranks of more than 2,250 graduates since the course’s inaugural convening in November 2007. “The members of this class reflect the diverse makeup of an operational-level commander’s staff,” said Francisco Rosario, a NWC professor. “The class includes a variety of warfare experience and designators, a balance of reserve and active component personnel, and a range of seniority from junior officers, senior enlisted personnel, to limited duty officers and commanders.” Students who attend MSOC are familiarized with operational and naval theory, concepts, doc-
Navy Information Operations Command Maryland’s color guard participated in Fort Meade’s Memorial Day Remembrance and 28th Annual Massing of the Colors.
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U.S. Navy elements participate in Fort Meade’s Massing of the Colors By MC2(SW/AW) David Finley officers and firefighters, preU.S. Fleet Cyber Command/U.S. 10th Fleet
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Color guards composed of Sailors assigned to U.S. Fleet Cyber Command/U.S. 10th Fleet (FCC/C10F) and Navy Information Operations Command Maryland participated in Fort Meade’s Memorial Day Remembrance and 28th annual Massing of the Colors at the Fort Meade Pavilion, May 18. Adm. Michael S. Rogers, commander, U.S. Cyber Command and director of the National Security Agency/ chief, Central Security Service, served as grand marshal and keynote speaker of the ceremony, which is held to honor the service and sacrifices of past and present service members. “The day honors those who have made the ultimate sacrifice,” said Rogers. “It is important we ... stop and think about those men and women who gave their life in the service of their nation. There is no greater sacrifice or symbol of selflessness.” The event featured more than 50 color guards, representing the military service branches, veterans organizations, community organizations, youth groups, police
senting their respective colors. “I love days like today,” said Rogers. “Because they always remind me that life in uniform is about service and sacrifice, which are the very ideas that unify all of us here.” Rogers also thanked and acknowledged the Gold Star Families in attendance for their support of the military and their sacrifice. Gold Star families are direct next-of-kin family members of service members who lost their lives in WWI, WWII, and subsequent armed hostilities in which the armed forces of the U.S. have been engaged through today. Highlights of the ceremony included a performance by the U.S. Army Drill Team, a reading of the preamble to the constitution of the Military Order of the World Wars, and a concert by the Concert Band and Soldiers’ Chorus of the U.S. Army Field Band. “It is truly an honor to be a part of this tradition,” said Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Matthew Jackson, FCC/C10F color guard member. “I enjoyed seeing all the branches, both past and present, come together to celebrate this Memorial Day Remembrance and Massing of the Colors.”
trine, organizations, capabilities, responsibilities, functions, planning processes and execution techniques, as well as practices of joint and operational-level maritime headquarters staffs. The course also provides an opportunity for student-led practical planning using a complex fictional maritime-based case study, and a five-day war game. “When you walk into a new job, it takes you awhile to get your head wrapped around what’s actually going on. [MSOC] gives us all the vocabulary, the understanding and comprehension of the system,” said Lt. Cmdr. Christy Sibley, a current MSOC student. The five-week course is designed to introduce students to
MCC (AW/SW/EXW) James E. Foehl Retired Rear Adm. Jacob L. Shuford, 51st president of U.S. Naval War College (NWC), speaks with alumni, faculty, staff and students during a commemoration of the 100th class convening of the Maritime Staff Operators Course (MSOC) at NWC in Newport, R.I.
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with a solid understanding of staff processes and functions and with the ability to immediately and effectively participate in the various staff roles,” said Rosario.
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CNP TALKS STABILITY, SEA DUTY IN SASEBO Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs WASHINGTON
The Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP) visited forward deployed fleet units in Sasebo, Japan to meet with Sailors and families May 19 and 20. Vice Adm. Bill Moran, CNP, conducted a number of all-hands calls and small discussions where he talked about petty officer advancement opportunities, changes to advancement policy and the Command Advancement Program (CAP) and sea duty incentives. In regards to cycle 223 of the E4/5/6 advancement results soon to be released, CNP addressed the slight decrease in advancement opportunity this cycle. “Retention is strong, as more and more high quality Sailors are deciding to ‘stay Navy,’ causing a down tick in the advancement rate,” said Moran. “Advancements, at or near the 10-year average, was what we expected and we are just about there. However, moving forward, the goal is greater stability across the board-in end-strength, advancement rates and community health.” In a newly released instruction, NAVADMIN 114/14, announced revisions to the Navy’s enlisted advancement policy. Fleet Master Chief April Beldo, Moran’s senior enlisted advisor, said these changes introduce a new Final Multiple Score (FMS) that increases the weight on areas where Sailors can demonstrate superior performance and further empower command triads in the advancement process. “To ensure we continue to advance the right Sailors, COs and CMCs told us these changes were needed,” said Beldo. “The new calculation rewards those Sailors who are our top performers. No longer will folks simply be able to ‘hang around’ to make rate.” She encouraged Sailors to get familiar with the new FMS by reading about it on All Hands Magazine Online. The changes to advancement also included the CommandAdvancement Program (CAP). Commanding officers maintain the authority to select Sailors for meritorious advancement-the change consolidates the program’s timeline to a single CAP season, which allows advancement planners to
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factor in CAP selections before setting advancement quotas. “I want to be clear CAP isn’t going anywhere, the number of CAP quotas isn’t going to change,” CNP said. “The new changes simply add structure to when CAPs can occur – ensuring we balance rating health with rewarding performance.” May is the first month that increases to Career Sea Pay are in effect, and Moran said that the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) and he continue to work on additional incentives to reward Sailors assigned to sea duty. With increases to standard deployment time, Moran said Navy leadership’s goal is to get a high deployment pay in place this year to compensate Sailors serving at sea for long periods of time. “As our Navy continues to be in high demand, deployment lengths and operating tempo will remain above historic norms,” said Moran. “It’s important we compensate our folks for this arduous duty. We are working the policy now and expect to be able to share details in the next several weeks.” CNP and Beldo answered questions at each event. Many Sasebo Sailors were interested in knowing if training opportunities would be expanded for those serving as part of the forward deployed naval force in Japan. Moran told audiences that his staff was working with the type commands to find ways to expand available training opportunities for Sailors in Japan. “We have to do a better job of providing training in route to Sailors headed over seas, and look for ways to increase our waterfront resources. Sending folks to San Diego or Hawaii after we’ve moved them out here can’t be our only answer – we have to be smarter and more efficient.”
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Sailors, Shimoda Citizens celebrate 160 years of U.S., Japan partnership By MC1 Trevor Welsh Commander, Task Force 70 Public Affairs
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Sailors assigned to the Arleigh-burke class guided-missile destroyers USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) and USS Mustin (DDG 89) joined the city of Shimoda, Japan in the 75th annual Black Ship Festival celebration, May 15 - 19. “This celebration is very important and becoming more important each year as our partnership with Japan is tightening and getting stronger,” said Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery, Commander, Battle Force 7th Fleet. “This celebrates that 160 years ago, the U.S. Navy came here to introduce the West to Japan and begin to understand Japan in the West. The celebration of this opening between our countries really reflects our constant strong bond that has developed between the U.S. and Japan and the friendship that truly exists between our peoples. This reflects the U.S. commitment to peace and prosperity in Asia.” The “Black Ships,” or “Kurofune,” refers to the Japanese term for foreign ships, which were mostly excluded from Japan for two hundred years until 1854 upon the arrival of Commo-
MC1 Trevor Welsh Cmdr. Joseph Torres Jr., commanding officer of the Arleigh Burkeclass guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) receives a wreath from a Japanese girl to be placed on the headstone of one of five U.S. Sailors and Marines who died in the service of Commodore Matthew C. Perry.
dore Mathew C. Perry and the negotiation of the Treaty of Amity, the first treaty between the United States and Japan, thus ending two centuries of Japanese isolationism. The Black Ship Festival celebrates the signing of the treaty, which brought the two countries together as trading partners. As the U.S. Navy representatives to the Black Ship Festival, the near 600 officers and crew stationed aboard the two ships took to the city upon arrival experiencing the local culture while participating in various goodwill events including visits to six local schools to interact with students and faculty. Sailors also marched through downtown Shimoda during a parade and participated in sporting events with local citizens.
“The city of Shimoda is fantastic,” said Rear Adm. Terry Kraft, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Japan. “This is the 75th anniversary of the Black Ship Festival here and they really pull out all the stops. The real friendship that we feel here in Shimoda is like nowhere I’ve ever seen before. Celebrations like this are so important because the help us better understand the Japanese culture and really get a deep appreciation for the people of our host nation.” John S. McCain and Mustin are two of seven Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers assigned to Destroyer Squadron 15, forward deployed to the 7th Fleet area of operations supporting security and stability of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.
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FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | MAY 29, 2014 | THE FLAGSHIP | B7 Sailors assigned to the Ticonderogaclass guidedmissile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) led by Capt. Kurush F. Morris, commanding officer of Shiloh, participate in a parade to Goryokaku Castle as part of a commemoration to honor samurai warriors who died in battle 150 years ago during the battle of Hakodate.
Shiloh Sailors strengthen friendships in Hakodate parade By MC3 Marissa Valentine USS Shiloh Public Affairs
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Sailors from the Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) marched in Goryokaku Castle’s 150th Anniversary Parade in Hakodate, May 18. Shiloh arrived in Hakodate on May 16 to participate in the commemoration of the 160th Anniversary of Commodore Matthew C. Perry’s arrival to Hakodate in 1854. “We are honored to take part in the celebration of a piece of history that has fostered and made stronger the friendship between U.S and Japan,” said Shiloh’s commanding officer Capt. Kurush F. Morris. “This type of interaction helps Sailors develop a deeper appreciation for the Japanese culture and allows them to interact with the local people.” In 1869, the conclusion of the battle of Hakodate in the civil war between the samurai and the new government, forces began a new era for the people of Japan. Every year in May a festival is held in commemoration of the warriors who died in battle. Shiloh Sailors dressed in blues, along with local citizen wearing replicated war uniforms, marched through the streets of Hakodate waving at children and families that gathered to celebrate the historical event. “Seeing the pride the people of Hakodate take in commemorating their heritage made me appreciate the Japanese culture even more,” said Culinary Specialist Seaman Katrice Diggs. The procession march ended once inside Goryokaku Castle where a reenactment was held, followed by a performance by the city marching band. The day concluded with shots fired from three cannons to symbolize the completion of the event.
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STUDY SHOWS BRAIN BEHAVIOR IN MARINES CAN BE MODIFIED PRIOR TO STRESS EXPOSURE By Anna Hancock Naval Health Research Center Public Affairs
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A recent study led by Naval Health Research Center shows that brain behavior, or mechanisms related to stress, can be modified in Marines prior to deployment. According to an article released in the American Journal of Psychiatry May 16, of the two groups of Marines studied, the group who underwent mindfulness-based techniques before exposure to stress had changes in their physiological responses to stress and their molecular brain activity. The results were further supported by neuroimagery, which showed a decrease of activity in the relevant areas of the brain. “We looked at young, healthy Marines prior to deployment. We wanted to see if we can modify some of their stress response functions while they were going through stressful training prior to deployment,” explained Dr. Chris Johnson, clinical neuropsychologist, and principal investigator of the study. “The answer was ‘yes’.” The region of the brain responsible for communication between the brain and the body is called the insula. How the brain understands what the body is experiencing is called the interoceptive sense – sometimes referred to as the “sixth sense.” According to Johnson, some people are more in tune with this sense than others. Typically that translates into a person’s ability to handle stress. “When you expose 100 people to the same trauma, for example, not
online This study was a collaborative effort between fleet Marine forces, Navy Medicine, ONR, and academic institutions across the country. More information can be found at www.ajp.psychiatryonline.org. everybody is going to have the same response. Some people are going to be OK, some people will thrive during stress, and some people are going to have what we call over adaptation, or a difficult time,” said Johnson. “We found that the elite performers, the people who do really well under stress are in tune with this sense. That’s the group we wanted to study.” Eight infantry Marine platoons participated. All eight platoons underwent typical pre-deployment training; however, only four platoons received mindfulness training. The group receiving mindfulness training went through a 20-hour course over an eight week period. The program, according to the article, emphasized interoceptive awareness, and focused on enhancing stress resilience. “For example, there was a four-hour workshop where the Marines were told they cannot have their phone or their watch. They couldn’t talk and were required to focus,” said Johnson. “Naturally, this can make anyone anxious. For some, it took three hours before they could relax. It was to teach control over emotion and awareness.” The research team took a baseline measure-
ment of the participants. Throughout the study, the team measured the Marines’ physiological responses such as their heart rate and breathing rate. The team also regularly examined molecular biomarkers and performed neuroimaging to get a physical picture of the brain activity. “Then we evaluated the mindfulness group to see if they responded to stress differently,” explained Johnson. “This was a behavioral intervention and it changed the brain function. It’s a skill, not just knowledge, but actual behaviors and thoughts that can be modified and enhance resiliency.” When asked about future research projects in this area, NHRC’s Director of Science and Development Dr. Karl Van Orden discussed the importance of replicating the study’s findings. “This is a complex study, and we need to be certain of the findings. Currently, a more rigorous and controlled replication study is underway, and is including measures on operational military tasks,” said Van Orden. “Future studies will need to examine the longer term health and readiness benefits of mindfulness training and practice.” “This is one of the many studies NHRC has done to support the well-being of our military forces,” noted NHRC’s Commanding Officer Capt. Jacqueline Rychnovsky. “Resiliency is crucial before deployments, during deployments, and when our troops come home and get back into routine with their families or friends. I’m proud of the team’s ingenuity and our ability to be forward-thinking.”
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Virginia Aquarium opens high-flying fun at new Adventure Park VIRGINIA BEACH
There will be high-flying fun with guests climbing to platforms, making their way through ropes courses and zipping through Owls Creek’s green marshlands is coming to the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center on May 31 as The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium opens. At the park, guests can climb in the Adventure Forest or in the Labyrinth. All climbers are thoroughly briefed before climbing and wear harnesses secured to a safety cable throughout their time in the trees. The Adventure Forest spreads through about 6 acres of the canopy just north of the Marsh Pavilion. After completing a safety briefing on how to use “always-locked-on” gear, guests climb into a main tree platform where they can choose from 13 different trails that are color coded to indicate degree of difficulty. Trails are marked just like ski runs, with some suitable for novice, some for intermediate, and some for advanced climbers. These trails include more than 170 challenging crossings made of rope, cable and wood. Among these crossings are more than 20 zip lines. The most challenging trails are up to 55 feet above the ground. The longest zip line runs 315 feet and crosses Owls Creek. The Labyrinth is a climbing area similar to the Adventure Forest, but it’s scaled down for younger climbers ages 5 to 9 and even parents who are young at heart. It includes 40 platforms with various crossings between them and also includes zip lines. “The experience is a mixture of thrills and challenges and climbers leave with a sense of satisfaction as well as exhilaration,” Park Manager Kema Geroux said. “Typically, they learn something about themselves and what they can achieve.” The Aquarium and The Adventure Park are separately ticketed activities. For more details, visit either www.virginiaaquarium. com or www.virginiabeachtrees.com. Call 385-4947 for further information or group reservations.
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PREPARE TO WALK THE PLANK Celebrate infamous pirate at annual Blackbeard Festival HAMPTON
Pillage and plunder your way through the coastal seaport city of Hampton, May 1 through June 1, when the 15th annual Hampton Blackbeard Pirate Festival returns for swashbuckling excitement. Celebrate Hampton’s rich maritime heritage by commemorating the demise of our most infamous visitor, Captain Edward Teach (a.k.a. Blackbeard the Pirate). During the later part of the 1600s and early 1700s, pirates roamed the coastal waters of Virginia and North Carolina in search of ships laden with tobacco and other goods. The marauders terrorized waterways and unsuspecting cargo ships, capturing goods, sailors and ships. Captain Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard the Pirate, was the most daunting of these menacing outlaws. After years of wreaking havoc on Virginia’s shores and economy, Blackbeard’s life was finally taken in a violent sea battle with Lieutenant Robert Maynard
in 1718. His severed head was impaled upon a pole near the mouth of Hampton Creek, now known as Blackbeard’s Point, to serve as an unyielding reminder that piracy would not be tolerated in Virginia. Beginning Friday, roughly 50,000 seafaring attendees, as well as Blackbeard and his crew, will once again invade downtown Hampton. Interact with Blackbeard – personified by first-person interpreter Ben Cherry – and more than 100 other authentically costumed pirate re-enactors as they run rampant on the streets of America’s oldest continuous English-speaking settlement. The festivities kick off Friday night from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hampton Marina Hotel with the 15th annual Grand Pirates Ball – creative black tie or period attire enforced. The celebration, a recreation of Blackbeard’s Party at Okracoke, will feature a bounty of food, adult beverages, live music, and more. Though the festival is free, tickets to the ball are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Advanced tickets can be purchased by phone, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 727-8314.
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History Museum asks ‘What’s Wrong with Black Beard?’ HAMPTON
Award-winning author and historian Kevin P. Duffus presents his latest research on the infamous pirate Black Beard with a multi-media presentation, “What’s Wrong with Black Beard,” at the Hampton History Museum on May 29 at 7 p.m. The free event leads into the 15th annual Blackbeard Pirate Festival weekend. “Much of what the public knows about the infamous pirate simply isn’t true, nor is there documentary evidence to support it,” said Duffus. Duffus’ presentation lays bare the popular myths of Black Beard’s widelybelieved surname of Teach, his ferocity, his purported birthdate, his many houses, his many “wives,” and his longlost treasure. For more info, call 727-1610 or visit www.hamptonhistorymuseum.org.
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The 2014 USO Patriotic Festival is scheduled to take place May 30 through June 1 at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. The action-packed weekend will include a free daily Oceanfront air show followed by concerts each evening. This year’s musical guests include one of country music’s hottest groups, The Band Perry, on Friday at 7 p.m. and rising country music star Jake Owen on Saturday at 7 p.m. Both concerts will take place at 5th and Oceanfront; gates open at 5 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at any Ticketmaster location, online at Ticketmaster.com or by phone at (800) 745-3000. Fronted by Kimberly Perry and rounded out by her younger brothers Neil and Reid, The Band Perry has reached incredible heights since the
Courtesy photo The Band Perry (above) is scheduled to perform at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront on May 30 as part of the USO Patriotic Festival, while Jake Owens headlines on May 31.
release of their self-titled debut album in October 2010. Their second album, “Pioneer,” was released in April 2013 and helped to secure the band a string of hit singles, including the quadruple-platinum “If I Die Young,” which climbed to No. 1 on Billboard’s Country and AC charts, the platinum “You Lie,” and the Country No. 1 “All Your Life.” The talented musical trio has enjoyed a host of honors, including CMT, ACM and CMA Music awards. Owen’s debut album was released in July 2006 and he quickly landed
on the charts with his first two singles, “Yee Haw” and “Startin’ with Me.” After Owen secured his third hit with 2007s “Something About a Woman,” he joined Brad Paisley on the road in 2008. From there, Owen opened shows for Sugarland and in 2011 he joined Keith Urban as a touring partner on the Get Closer 2011 World Tour. Owen’s fourth studio album, “Days of Gold,” was released in December 2013. For more information on the festival, visit www.patrioticfestival.com.
The Virginia Zoo will host an overnight Family Rainforest Snooze on May 30 at 6 p.m. “Snoozes are a unique opportunity to experience the Zoo after hours,” said Greg Bockheim, the Zoo’s executive director. He added that only 35 lucky participants will get to explore the Zoo in the dark of night and enjoy a morning behind the scenes tour with an exotic animal. During a Snooze, Zoo educators guide family members, ages 6 and up, as they learn about animals through fun activities, including a night hike, crafts and up-close animal encounters. The families will “camp out” in a classroom for the night, have breakfast, visit an animal behind the scenes, and tour the Zoo in the morning, before it opens to the public. This Snooze features rainforest-themed activities and crafts, and will share information with participants regarding what they can do to help save rainforests around the world. It will also provide families with an opportunity to spend quality time together while learning interesting facts about rainforest animals and their habitats. Registration is $35 per participant. For more information or to register visit virginiazoo.org or call 447-2374, ext. 229.
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Hearts for Heroes fishing trip ■ When: May 29-30 ■ Where: Leaves from
Rudee’s Inlet, Virginia Beach Oceanfront ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, contact: Chrystal Lewis at chrystal.lewis@asymcahr.org Providing Wounded Warriors with respite from their daily therapy requirements, the Armed Services YMCA and Serco are hosting a fishing trip for wounded veterans on May 29 and 30. The all-expense paid fishing trip will include fishing on a charter boat from Rudee’s Inlet, rod rental, bait and tackle, and lunch. This is the community’s way of saying “thank you” for your service and sacrifice. All active duty service members and veterans who have been injured in the line of duty are encouraged to apply for this free event. Registrations are first come, first served and can be completed at www.asymca.org/hampton-roads-va.
Wounded Wear hosting ‘Jumping for a Purpose’ to benefit Wounded Warriors VIRGINIA BEACH
Seventy-five Wounded Warriors and families of the fallen will join Wounded Wear on May 30 and 31 and take to the skies during the fifth annual Jumping for a Purpose. More than 2,000 attendees are expected at the annual fundraising event supporting Wounded Warriors and their families. This event will provide an opportunity for wounded veterans, caregivers, and families of the fallen to participate in an empowering tandem freefall experience with an experienced instructor. All proceeds from the event will benefit Wounded Wear. Jumping for a Purpose will take place at Skydive Suffolk, located at 1200 Gene Bolton Drive, Suffolk. Wounded Warriors will arrive at 8 a.m. both days, followed by opening ceremonies. The event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday. Live entertainment will be provided by Brian Grilli, The Deloreans, and the Mona Lisa’s. Food will be provided by Altitudes
and the Suffolk Ruritans. There will also be a kid’s area that will include a bounce house, inflatable ponies, hair spray paint and temporary tattoos. Additional non-profit organizations will be on site during the event with information and merchandise available for purchase, including Boot Campaign, Got HBOT?, America’s Mighty Warriors, Operation Enduring Warrior, Connected Warrior, Tribute Flight, USO Hampton Roads and Operation Homefront. Wounded Wear has also teamed up with the USO and is honored to be the part of the Inaugural Warrior Week. Along with Jumping for a Purpose, Warrior Week participants will enjoy weekend activities with VIP access to the 2014 Patriotic Festival – three nights of some of the largest concerts on the East Coast. Please visit www.usohrcv.com/ warrior-week-2014 for overall event information and specific activity information. For more information, visit www.WoundedWear.org or call 773-8079.
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the Norfolk Sheriff’s Department to help keep children safe. May 30 through June 24; 6 to 11 p.m. during the week, 2 to 11 p.m. on weekends Father-Daughter Ball ■ Where: Mount Trashmore Park, Vir■ When: June 12 ginia Beach ■ Where: The Westin in Town Center, ■ Cost: Admission is free; ride tickets are Virginia Beach $1 each (rides take between 2 and 6 tickets) ■ Cost: Prices vary ■ For more information, contact: 385■ For more information, contact: Chrys1100, e-mail fun@VBgov.com or visit tal Lewis at chrystal.lewis@asymcahr.org www.VBgov.com/carnival Military fathers are invited to spend an Featuring thrilling rides, challenging evening dancing “Under the Sea” with games, traditional state fair foods and en- their daughters. The Armed Services joyable attractions, the Mount Trashmore YMCA of Hampton Roads and Lincoln Summer Carnival is back for another sea- Military Housing will host their annual son of family-styled entertainment. Start- Military Father Daughter Ball on June 12. ing May 30, the summer carnival at Mount Active duty and retired military from all Trashmore Park offers free admission for branches of service are invited to attend, everyone plus free parking. Ticket specials with tickets on sale through June 11 or include $18 wristband on Mondays, until sold out. Ticket prices are discounted Wednesdays and Fridays; $12 wristband for service members E-6 and below and on Tuesdays; all rides $1 each on Thursinclude dinner, dancing, a photo, door days; and $20 wristband on weekends. prizes & more. All proceeds from this charity event will support no-cost health, fitness and early childhood education proCommunity Day 2014 grams for military families stationed in the ■ When: May 31; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hampton Roads region. This spectacular ■ Where: First Church of God, 8600 event is open to all active duty and retired Granby St., Norfolk military fathers and their daughters, ages 3 ■ Cost: Free to 18 years old. Complete information and ■ For more information, call: 587-1310 ticket purchase is available on the Armed Services YMCA website at www.asymca. Event will feature food, game, prizes and org/hampton-roads-va. free “Safety Print” ID Cards provided by ■ When:
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Continued from C1 Saturday’s activities include a swarm of extemporized street skirmishes between pirates and militia (costumed interpreters), a replica of Blackbeard’s pirate camp, complete with living history interpreters teaching the skills of the Sailor circa 1700, and the trial and escape of William Howard, one of Blackbeard’s fellow pirates with ties to Hampton. Don’t miss the exhilarating re-enactment of the classic sea battle between Lt. Maynard and Blackbeard, featuring two full-scale replica vessels in the Hampton Harbor. At the conclusion of the sea battle a presentation ceremony takes place in which Blackbeard’s severed head will be bestowed upon Virginia Governor Alexander Spotswood (1710-1722). Visitors can participate in the festivities when they join Blackbeard’s funeral parade, Hampton’s own version of Mardi Gras, and share in the booty from the treasure chest. This year, the Hampton Blackbeard Pirate Festival welcomes three tall ships to the downtown docks: MEKA II, Serenity, and Bonny Rover. The event will also feature the
Blackbeard children’s area, highlighting the Little Swashbuckler’s Stage. The stage will host several performances, including special performances and a variety of musical acts. In addition to the children’s area, guests will have the opportunity to stroll through Blackbeard’s Pirate Camp where they can learn how to use a cutlass, load a cannon, or even sing a sea chantey at Pirate’s Cove. At Mill Point Park, visitors can also explore a collection of 17th and 18th century period vendors selling items such as jewelry, clothing, art, and personal accessories. Another highlight of Pirate’s Cove is the Silkie’s Hyde Tavern, a rustic tavern-style throwback to what a Hampton bar would have looked like in the 18th century. Saturday night will conclude with a dramatic fireworks display at 9 p.m. over the Hampton River. The Blackbeard Pirate Festival will run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, contact the Hampton Visitor Center at 727-1102, the Hampton 311 Call Center at 727-8311, or visit www.blackbeardfestival.com.
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The 2015 class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame includes one of the sport’s all-time popular drivers, its oldest living champion, its first black driver to compete on a regular basis, a two-time Cup champion who was killed in his prime and one of the sport’s first superspeedway superstars. Bill Elliott – voted the most popular driver a record 16 times – led the voting in his first year of eligibility, capturing 87 percent of the votes. Rex White, 84, the 1960 champ and one of the sport’s best short-track racers, also was voted in, along with the late Wendell Scott, the shorttracker from Virginia who ran 495 races, winning one, at Jacksonville, Fla., on Dec. 1, 1963. To date, it’s the only win in NASCAR’s premier series by an African-American driver. Chosen as well were Joe Weatherly, known as the “Clown Prince of Racing” for his off-track antics, but just as well-known for his on-track accomplishments, which include two Cup titles, 25 Cup wins, 12 Convertible Division victories and 101 in Modifieds along with two national championships. Weatherly died in 1964 from injuries suffered in a crash at Riverside (Calif.) International Raceway. He was the defending series champion and points leader entering that fifth race of the season. Then there was Fred “Fearless Freddie” Lorenzen, who won 26 Cup races, including the 1965 Daytona 500 and the 1965 Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte. He was also known as the “Golden Boy,” but his career was relatively brief. He retired from driving in 1967 at age 33 but returned to compete from 1970-72, but without the success he had enjoyed in the mid-1960s. He was one of the first drivers from outside the Southeast to become a fan favorite, and he went into real estate after leaving racing. Elliott’s story began in the north Georgia town of Dawsonville, which produced many of the stars of the early days of stock car racing — drivers like Lloyd Seay, Roy Hall and Gober Sosebee. But it was Elliott who really put his hometown on the map, even if his racing start didn’t look too promising at the time. Elliott, his late parents, George and Mildred, and his brothers Dan and Ernie, had been racing the short tracks around home with a good bit of success when they set out in the 1970s to take on
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Wendell Scott NASCAR’s best. Starting out in primitive facilities – including one shop that had once been a schoolhouse – the brothers prepared cars in rooms that still had chalkboards on the walls, and ran engines on a dynamometer that was exhausted out a classroom window. They struggled in the beginning, racing mostly hand-me-down cars and with only friends and family members for pit crews. But soon the Elliotts found success, and Bill became known as “Awesome Bill” en route to 44 Cup victories, 55 poles and the 1988 championship.
Elliott, who went on to drive for others including Harry Melling, Junior Johnson, Ray Evernham and the Wood Brothers, said he was most proud of what he and his brothers were able to accomplish far away from the current center of the NASCAR world in Charlotte, North Carolina. “The thing I’m most proud of is, we started with a bunch of nobodies and built what we did and accomplished what we did,” he said. “We did it right there in Dawsonville. We didn’t go to Charlotte and buy our way in.” Rex White’s career was much the same in that he did things his way. He was born in Taylorsville, N.C., overcame polio as a child and began racing in Maryland. He eventually moved to the Atlanta area to be the lead driver for a factory Chevrolet team, but spent the bulk of his career as an independent driver/owner. In his racing days, he was both the chief chassis specialist and the driver, pioneering many of the chassis innovations that are common today, such as jack screws to quickly adjust the front springs of a race car. In a relatively brief nine-year, 233-race career, he won 28 races, 36 poles and the 1960 Cup championship. White was a superior driver on the short tracks that dominated the sport in his era, and got his lone superspeedway win at Atlanta Motor Speedway in 1962. He left the sport in the mid-1960s while still one of the top drivers and worked as a service manager for an Atlanta car dealership and later as a truck driver. “I had to make a living,” he said, explaining that NASCAR racing didn’t pay as well in those days as it does today. Indeed, the last-place finisher in this year’s Daytona 500 – Martin Truex Jr. – earned $292,311, while White’s career earnings were just $223,511. For years after retiring from racing, White focused on work and went more than 20 straight years without attending a NASCAR race. He did go to Atlanta Motor Speedway once, only to be turned away by credentials workers who didn’t know who he was. After returning to AMS in the late 1980s to be honored as a former champion and former race winner, White began attending races regularly. In his retirement, he has traveled the country, representing the sport and his time in it. The induction ceremony for the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2015 will be held on Jan. 30, 2015.
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