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SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS PARTICIPATE IN REHABILITATION RIDE

By MCSN Jackie Hart Naval Station Norfolk Public Affairs

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More than 200 veterans, active duty service members and their supporters traveled more than 45 miles from Williamsburg to Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk during the United Healthcare Ride 2 Recovery Memorial Challenge, May 31. The Ride 2 Recovery Me-

morial Challenge is a sevenday, 325-mile ride in a series of cycling events designed to improve the overall health and well-being of injured veterans by providing multi-day, longdistance group ride as a means to aid in rehabilitation. Founded to help the strength and conditioning of veterans coming from warrior transition Participants in the Ride 2 Recovery Memorial Challenge ride through historic Yorktown during their journey from Williamsburg to Norfolk.

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JEBLCFS members clean up the beach By MC3 (SW) Frank J. Pikul Navy Public Affairs Support Element East

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MC2 (SW) Anna Arndt Mizuki Hamada and Mary Metzger play the koto during the Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month celebration at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, May 29.

Japanese music accompanies NMCPs Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month celebration By MC2 (SW) Anna Arndt Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Public Affairs

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Naval Medical Center Portsmouth’s (NMCP) Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month celebration featured a 15-minute koto performance and a speech by one of the 176 Filipino master chief petty officers in the Navy, May 29. Master Chief Hospital Corpsman (FMF) Pete Villanueva, from Manila, Philippines, highlighted the many accomplishments and contributions of generations of Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders. He spoke passionately about the thousands of Chinese immigrants who built the transcontinental railroad in the 1800s, as well as how Asian-Americans have contributed to the military’s success by serving in every American

conflict since the War of 1812. Mizuki Hamada was the other featured guest of the celebration. A native of Japan who has lived in Virginia Beach for 15 years, Hamada teaches the Japanese national instrument, koto, at Old Dominion University. She played three songs for the audience and was accompanied by Mary Metzger, one of her students. “This event is not about highlighting an individual’s accomplishments,” said Villanueva. “It is about the contributions of generations of Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders to our society and our Armed Forces ... contributions that made this nation great.” Villanueva mentioned the Latin phrase “e pluribus unum,” which means “out of many – one.” The phrase is on every dollar bill and

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DECAL CHANGE On July 1, vehicles regularly accessing Navy installations will no longer be required to have permanent installation-access decals.

HISTORIC FIND NHHCs Underwater Archeology Branch at Washington NavyYard received the crated remains of a historic and rare Howell Torpedo, May 30.

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Multiple commands at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story (JEBLCFS), participated in “Clean The Bay Day,” May 31. Approximately 200 Sailors, Soldiers and Marines removed trash and debris from 7 miles of shoreline on JEBLCFS and promoted en-

MC3(SW) Frank J. Pikul Sailors assigned to Navy Special Warfare Group Two Mobile Communications Unit remove a rope buried in the sand on the beach at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story during “Clean The Bay Day.”

vironmental preservation and awareness. “We are here to celebrate the bay every year to remove trash that has accumulated over the past year on our beach,” said Chief Hospital Corpsman Heather Anderson, Assault Craft Unit Two

(ACU2) and “Clean The Bay Day” coordinator. “We have to make sure that this place is good for our Sailors and future generations of families to enjoy for years to come.”

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PCU FORD ESTABLISHES CREW By SN Phylicia Hanson PCU Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Public Affairs

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More than 100 Sailors from PCU Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) attended a special ribbon-cutting ceremony, May 15, to officially establish the crew of the first Ford-class aircraft carrier and open the building where they will work while the ship is constricted. “The Shipyard and the crew decided to have a turnover and an official ceremony to stand up PCU Ford. As

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our first official function as a crew, we wanted this ceremony to help us say ‘we are a crew,’” said Cmdr. Robert Kurz, combat systems officer. “The commanding officer just arrived back from school, as did our executive officer, and we have a total of 170 Sailors aboard at this time, so manning is extremely minimal.” Sailors from Ford had a few offices that were run out of the 4th deck of building 608. In April, the command took over the whole building as the home for their PCU of-

fices. Now, with their office space established, the crew is working to increase their community involvement and raise awareness about the new carrier. “There is still a great deal of work that has to be done before our ship is fleet ready,” said Capt. John F. Meier, commanding officer. “With the beginning of the crew here today, and the official start of our new facility that we will be operating out of until our ship is ready, we are

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Left: A phlebotomist from Rhode Island Blood Center prepares blood bags for collection as Smalls recovers from a donation. The blood drive served as an opportunity for students, staff and faculty of NWC to support their Rhode Island community and donate to Rhode Island Blood Center, which is the sole supplier of blood products to hospitals in Rhode Island.

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We look to the Navy community to help us bring that expertise, which shows the Navy’s partnership with the schools.” - Patrick Konopnick, Director of Technical Career Education for Virginia Beach Public Schools Right: Aviation Support Equipment Technician 1st Class Ramon Ramirez, stationed at Navy Recruiting District (NRD) Richmond, judges robots built by a group of students from Virginia Beach Public Schools (VBPS) during the annual Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Robotics Challenge, May 31. Left: Logan Boyd and his teammate, both high school seniors at Virginia Beach Technical and Career Education Center, participate in the STEM Robotics Challenge with a robot that is capable of cleaning up trash and recycling materials.

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Sailors team up with Virginia Beach schools for STEM robotics challenge By MC3 (SW) Tamekia L. Perdue Amphibious Construction Battalion Two Public Affairs

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Seabees assigned to Amphibious Construction Battalion Two (ACB2) at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story (JEBLCFS) helped judge the Virginia Beach Public Schools (VBPS) Clean the Beach Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Robotics Challenge, May 31. The Seabees were among several Sailors from military bases around Hampton Roads area who helped at the annual STEM Robotics Challenge, designed to afford students an opportunity to further their knowledge in the fields of science, math and engineering, while testing the robotic work that VBPS students have completed over the past school year.

■ about the event The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Robotics Challenge is designed to allow students, who attend Virginia Beach Public Schools (VBPS), a chance to further their knowledge in engineering.

“There is not enough talent to go around to help all of these schools, teachers and mentors,” said Patrick Konopnick, Director of Technical Career Education for Virginia Beach Public Schools. “We look to the Navy community to help us bring that expertise, which shows the Navy’s partnership with the schools.” More then 50 VBPS schools were in attendance for the competition, with military

personnel at several of the tables assisting with the judging process. “The military is a big supporter of this project,” said Konopnick. “They have personnel who advise teams and they have other expertise that they have shared with different schools.” This year’s theme was “Community Service That Positively Impacts The Oceanfront Environment,” and many of the high school students built robots that would help maintain beaches in the area. Logan Boyd, a high school senior at Virginia Beach Technical and Career Education Center, was part of a team that created a robot that is capable of cleaning up trash and recycling materials. “Even with minor setbacks,” said Boyd, “I feel really confident. We put a lot of hard work into this and we feel good about

coming out.” Although engineering robots that will help keep the beaches clean is an important part of the competition, Capt. Joseph Campbell, commanding officer, ACB2 believes that one of the most important things that the children should get from this experience is the knowledge of engineering and science fields. “This is our future,” he said. “We want them to have a good strong footing in technology, engineering and science so that when they come to work for us, they will have a competitive spirit, they will know what to do and they’ll get out there and be great Sailors!” “If they can begin to understand their career pathway and what it brings to them as a future opportunity, then we’ve done our job,” said Konopnick.

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Foundation are partners at event Continued from front Service members removed debris, such as rusted metal, barbed wire, plastic and other washed up objects that did not belong on the beach. “On average, our volunteers usually remove up to 10,000 pounds of trash and debris every time we hold this event,” said Anderson. “Today we removed only a few hundred pounds. That means that our efforts are working and the word is getting out.” The Navy and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) are partners in this annual event, which has taken place for the past 20 years on various military bases throughout the Chesapeake Bay area. “The Navy realizes that it has a huge impact on the environment and we need to be stewards of the Earth”, said Electronics Technician 1st Class Logan Freeman, Naval Special Warfare Group Two Mobile Communications Detachment. “That’s why we hold these events every year to promote awareness that we do have an impact on the environment and that we can preserve the environment that we work in.” The CBF, founded in Virginia in 1989, is a non-profit organization that seeks to protect the Chesapeake Bay drainage basin, from Maryland to Virginia, through educational programs and volunteer projects with the Navy.

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now well on the way.” One of the primary focuses at this time is to build the base structure of the command, by writing ship specific instructions, beginning to form the departments and understanding the security levels, all from the ground up. “CVN 78 is going to be a great ship, with great potential for the Navy,” said Meier. “But, without our Sailors, we couldn’t bring the ship to life.” The ribbon was cut by Meier and Rolf Bartschi, vice president for Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) construction at Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, in front of the building while the ship’s current crew stood by. “The crew coming aboard is a sign that

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MC3 (SW) Frank J. Pikul Electronics Technician 3rd Class Jeffrey McKenzie, assigned to Navy Special Warfare Group Two Mobile Communications Detachment, removes a piece of rusted metal from the beach.

“The goal of this operation is to educate our Sailors and the public about the importance of keeping the environment around them healthy, and about the positive impacts we can have on it,” said Sarah Diebel, the Department of the Navy’s Chesapeake Bay Coordinator. “I was pleased with today’s turnout and the dedication of the service members in not only serving their country, but their environment as well.”

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the ship is beginning to come to life,” said Bartschi. “Soon we will be bringing on operating systems to start testing before they are welded into place, testing electrical readiness for the ship, testing pumping of fluid through piping systems. This is a huge step forward for us!” Named for the 38th President of the United States, Gerald R. Ford will be the premier forward asset for crisis response and early decisive striking power in a major combat operation. The carrier and the Carrier Strike Group will provide forward presence, rapid response, endurance on-station and multi-mission capability. Recently, Ford celebrated a milestone with the announcement that the flight deck was complete following the final “super lifts,” which placed the forward bow section and a final sponsor.

describes the diversity of our country. “America’s diversity is one of its most distinctive characteristics,” he said. “With the exception of Native Americans, the United States is populated by immigrants who left their native land seeking a better life or a new beginning. But when they arrived, they brought more with them than just the clothes on their backs and what they could carry. They brought with them their beliefs, talents, skills and their cultures.” “In an ideal world, everyday life would be filled with lessons from various backgrounds,” he continued. “Our nation’s mix of ethnicities is diversifying at such a rapid rate that a broader understanding of one another’s perspectives is becoming increasingly important. Without each others’ heritage, those great lessons learned from generations past will forever be lost, and the future of the next generations will be bleak.” Prior to Villanueva speaking, Rear Adm. Elaine C. Wagner, Commander, NMCP gave opening remarks focused on the accomplishments of Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders, and the importance of diversity in the military. “I always enjoy events like today’s celebration, particularly when it gives me an opportunity to talk about the diversity of our nation’s

MC2 (SW) Anna Arndt Mizuki Hamada plays the koto during the Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month celebration at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, May 29.

great Navy,” she said. “It’s important to honor and recognize those Asian-American and Pacific Islanders who have contributed to the shaping and defense of this great nation. Celebrating the diversity and culture of all our personnel is of vital importance for our Navy and our country. May is an appropriate month for this observance, as the first Japanese immigrants arrived in the United States in May of 1843 and the first transcontinental railroad was completed on May 10, 1869, and much of that difficult, dangerous and important work was performed by Chinese laborers.” “Today is about coming together to honor those who have committed to serve,” she continued. “It’s about people who have decided that the United States, democracy and the freedoms that go with that were worth giving their lives for in order to preserve this nation’s ideals and freedoms. Diversity of ideas, experiences, areas of expertise and backgrounds are all necessary to fulfill the variety of missions that are asked of the Navy today and the Navy of the future.” The theme for this year’s celebration was, “Building Leadership: Embracing Cultural Values and Inclusion.”

As an example of the vital role inclusion plays in the Navy, Wagner mentioned the first bilateral counter-piracy exercise ever conducted between the U.S. and China near the Horn of Africa, on Sept. 17, 2012. During this exercise, three USS Winston S. Churchill Sailors acted as translators, which contributed to the success of the exercise. Toward the end of the ceremony, Hamada and Metzger played the koto while wearing traditional Japanese attire. They performed “Song of a Lily of the Valley,” “Pinwheel” and “Seagull.” The koto is featured prominently in traditional Japanese music. Its distinctive sound emanates from its 13 strings made of silk and the resonance of the kiri wood. The koto is played by sitting next to instrument, leaning over and plucking the strings. Members of the audience seemed to enjoy the tranquil sounds. “I think that it’s very important to celebrate all cultures,” said Cmdr. Mark Edwards, Diversity Committee co-chair, NMCP. “It’s important to celebrate all cultures because the military is made up of so many different cultures, so everybody is appreciated for their culture.”

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FIRST NAVAL CONSTRUCTION DIVISION DECOMMISSIONED By Daryl C. Smith Commander, 1st Naval Construction Division

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After more than a decade of overseeing Navy Seabee efforts around the world, the First Naval Construction Division (1NCD) was decommissioned during a ceremony at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk, May 31. Rear Adm. Mark A. Handley, the last 1NCD commander, retired during the ceremony after 32 years of Navy service. The guest speaker was Adm. Bill Gortney, Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command. Located onboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little CreekFort Story, 1NCD was commissioned on Aug. 9, 2002. Handley noted that during the entire 11 years of 1NCDs existence, the country has been at war. “Over the past decade, this division has prepared Seabee regiments, battalions, maintenance units and underwater construction teams for combat deployments. By every measure, over 180 deployments, of which 110 were combat deployments, these units, these Seabees, Navy Sailors selflessly serving our nation, have all been heroically successful.” Handley stated that the decommissioning and merger with Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) accomplishes three things. “First and foremost, it will align the Naval Construction Force with the Navy and allow better access and utilization of our force for the Navy and Marine Corps, as well as joint forces. Second, it will eliminate a layer in the organization of the Navy and be far more efficient. A fiscal reality that we must face head-on. Third, this will fully realize the Navy’s vision started back in 2006, to have a single type commander for expeditionary forces in the Navy, and Seabees will be fully integrated into the type commander,” he said. The 1NCD staff will be integrated into NECC). Some 1NCD functions have been transferred to the newly created Naval Construction Groups (NCGs) in Gulfport, Miss. and Port Hueneme, Calif., which are now the East and West Coast continuity for the NCF. The ceremony concluded with the 1NCD colors being retired and “Seabee fly-by,” a parade of Seabee heavy construction vehicles that rumbled past the reviewing stand. Since it’s commissioning, 1NCD has overseen a wide range of wartime, peacetime, humanitarian and disaster relief efforts around the world. 1NCD deployed thousands of Seabees to Kuwait and Iraq in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. That same year, 1NCD also deployed to the region as a command element for the Marine Engineer Group (MEG) in support of the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force. Seabee accomplishments included: constructing a 20acre airfield parking apron, two munitions storage areas, a 48,000 square-foot concrete pad, six bridges and five culvert crossings, a 32-kilometer road and a 14,400-person prisoner-of-war camp. Seabees from 1NCD also responded to natural disaster at home in 2005 when Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast. More than 3,300 Seabees operating under 1NCD Forward responded quickly to repair more than 100 schools, remove 20,000 tons of debris and clear 750 miles of roads. As the national strategy focus changed, 1NCD lifted

and shifted more than 10,680 tons of equipment and 1,517 Seabees from Iraq to Afghanistan in 2009. Starting in January of 2010, 1NCD supported the surge of 30,000 additional troops into Afghanistan with one regiment and four battalions. With more than 2,500 Seabees in Afghanistan, they completed more than 625 projects, including new forward operating bases and combat outposts. In addition to wartime efforts, 1NCD Seabees remained heavily involved in projects to promote peace through Theater Security Cooperation Programs (TSCP) in various countries around the world.

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NAVSTA Norfolk pins new command master chief

Left: Capt. David A. Culler, Jr., commanding officer, Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk, pins Command Master Chief Anthony Adams with the command master pin during a change of office ceremony onboard NAVSTA Norfolk. Carter will transfer to USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), where he will assume the role of command master chief. Adams previously served as the command master chief of Carrier Airwing 3.

Photos by MC3 (SW/AW) Molly Greendeer

Top: Command Master Chief Anthony Adams addresses the attendees as the newly appointed command master chief of NAVSTA Norfolk.

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How is today’s Sailor different from 20 years ago? Sailor’s today are more technically astute in our Navy. In a world where social media and small hand-held electronic communication devices dominate the flow of information in our society, I find that Sailors are very engaged through these sources. This is both good and bad as it allows Sailors to communicate across a large spectrum of peers in real-time quickly. However, sometimes the concern is the accuracy or source of the information being shared.

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How has the Navy changed during that time? I’ve been lucky to be part of our great Navy for more than 30 years, and change is constant. Technology is clearly one of the greatest changes, both at the professional and personal levels. We find today that quality versus quantity is the solution to face the great demands on our fleet and Sailors. Being asked to do more with less requires greater technology in order to fulfill our mission. In addition, technology has allowed families and loved ones to communicate easier. Gone are those days that I waited for letters to arrive – sometimes 30 days after being sent. With technology, families can communicate almost in real-time through social media and other online services. Additionally, we’ve become smaller, yet are more capable. I believe we are also more in tune with the lives of Sailors and their families. The Navy understands that being mission ready not only means having ships, planes and weapons full ready, it also ensures “people” are ready too. I’m not just talking about training, it’s also their physical, emotional, social and psychological makeup. Stronger minds and bodies make stronger and more capable Sailors!

Have Navy families evolved since 1993? This is clearly one of the greatest changes I have seen throughout my career. Our Navy focuses on the Navy family. We understand that families have just as much impact on the mission as Sailors and our machines. Gone are those days where we often heard, “If it doesn’t come in your sea bag, than it doesn’t matter ...,” or words to that effect. We continue to build resources and equip them, such as Fleet and Family Readiness Centers, with those vital programs we need to keep our Navy families strong.

In your opinion, is there greater support for them in 2013? No doubt. The Navy today has made a greater commitment to our families and loved ones.

Do you feel there is greater support for the Navy in general? The Navy has always been supportive with the resources it had available. I wouldn’t say support today is greater than it was 20 years ago. I would say that we have evolved and have refined our support to ensure all aspects of the fleet, fighter and family are addressed with a more holistic view and approach.

Where were you stationed in ‘93? I was stationed at Naval Computer & Telecommunications Station Jacksonville, Fla.

Looking back, can you imagine being where you are today? Definitely not. I feel very honored to be part of the U.S. Navy. When I made chief, I didn’t think it could get better than that. But to be a master chief, knowing the Navy has the confidence and trust in you to help lead and shape Sailors is very humbling.

What is the greatest advice you have received in your career? Always do the right thing, even when it’s tough.

Next week: How Navy Fitness has changed in the last 20 years What has been your greatest success as master chief? That’s tough to answer. I don’t sit around measuring success. As I mentioned early, being a chief was the pinnacle of my career. I guess the greatest success for me is seeing those Sailors, whom I’m fortunate enough to serve, become successful and grow into fine young leaders who will eventually take the helm and continue to navigate our Navy into the future.

What has been your toughest challenge? The toughest has been the last several years with the drawdown and change to the fiscal environment. It has been very tough having to see many great Sailors be asked to leave naval service when they so desperately wanted to continue to serve. I believe all leadership would tell you the same thing, and although I believe we did a great job with aiding them in transition, it’s still hard to watch a fellow shipmate be forced to separate. I’m very glad that our government and country has taken a very aggressive approach to hiring these great warriors to ensure their future success!

What advice would you give a Sailor just entering the Navy? There is nothing you can’t accomplish and the Navy has all the resources to help you achieve your goals – both professional and personally. Your success is the Navy’s success. However, never forget it is about service to our country and supporting our Constitution. For us, “entitlement” is extended to our countrymen – in other words – we make the sacrifice so all can prosper.

Who was the first MCPON you met? The first MCPON I ever met in person was MCPON James Herdt. Truly a great American! One of the greatest relationships with a MCPON I ever had was with MCPON William Plackett. We became friends when I was the CMC of NAVSTA Norfolk. He was a man I confided in and he always gave sound advice. What would you expect, he was a “Radioman,” my rate before I became a command master chief.

How is CPO 365 shaping tomorrow’s chief petty officer’s and first class’? Our process grows stronger every year. I’ve been a chief petty officer now for more than 20 years, and the commitment of the Chief’s Mess to ensure we keep our Navy strong is inspiring. Here is the bottom line, no matter what we call it, this process is ours – THE CHIEFS – and it is one that no other service has or experiences. We are seeing younger first class warriors and chiefs in our Navy today, so we know it’s even more important now to ensure the process that helps refine their leadership skills, while instilling humility needs to be the best. The future of our Navy depends on it! I always tell my chiefs and first class warriors, this process is what we make it and failure is not, or never will be, an option.

What makes a good leader? A great leader is one who understands that it is about service to those who stand ready to execute their orders. Great leaders are those who don’t stand atop their warriors, but stand amongst them with the commitment to forge ahead by their side ... not in the rear watching. Great leaders are humble, compassionate and posses great integrity. They make decisions for the good of all and not for personal gain or merit.

In your opinion, what is the most significant military moment from the last 20 years? Why? Without any doubt the attacks that occurred on 9/11. Each of the Armed Services came together quickly as we knew it was necessary to fight in a joint effort to combat an enemy that was spread across the globe, sometimes without any clear identity. We had to stand ready to fight on multiple fronts, and at any given time. We as a military knew how vital it was to operate and function in a joint environment in order to support each other with one sole purpose – to defeat terrorism, no matter the cost. Joint interoperability amongst our services was the key to this success. It changed how we operate and fight as a military force today.

What is the key to success? Knowing that it can’t be achieved alone.

What is necessary for naval success in the next 20 years? If we’re talking our Navy, I would say we have to continue to grow in our technology – we need to stay ahead of our advisories. In addition, we need to ensure quality training is a priority in order to maintain our readiness to fight ... no sense in having stateof-the-art technology if our Sailors aren’t trained to use it effectively. Keep the fight far from our coastlines, as a team, we need to always play in away games – we never want a homecoming game. If we’re talking about Sailors, success is measured by one commitment to excellence. Stay focused on the mission at hand, continue to train and educate yourself – both professional and personally. Understand the resources available to you and your family, and use them to help preserve both our Navy and our families.

Even though New Jersey is home for you, do you call this area “home away from home?” Wherever my wife and son’s are is my home. Hampton Roads has been a wonderful place to finish my naval career. It’s funny, I spent most of my career out of the Hampton Roads area, which is very uncommon for most East Coast Sailors. One thing I truly appreciate is the support that this area gives to its Sailors and families. We’ve come a long way since the signs on the lawns that read, “Sailors and dogs keep off the grass.” Today, this community embraces and honors our warriors like no other I have ever seen.

What’s next for you? Transition. After 31 years, it’s time for this old goat to pass on his heritage and customs to our younger warriors. I love the U.S. Navy and all it has given to me and my family! I will treasure every second it has afforded me to serve. I hope I can find something that will allow me to continue to serve these great warriors, but I leave knowing that our Navy is strong and ready when called.

What does it mean to you to be a chief? Everything! When my wife and son placed those golden anchors on my collars and Senior Chief Tony Stout placed my combo cover on my head for the first time, I felt the oxygen leave my body. Imagine, I was now charged with leading, training and mentoring Sailors and junior officers. I was responsible for shaping the future of our Navy. The Navy entrusted me to do that! What a great honor to be given.

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Soldiers stand in formation to honor riders at Fort Eustis

MC1 Molly Burgess Riders make their way into Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk as a part of the 325 mile Ride 2 Recovery Memorial Challenge, May 31, presented by UnitedHealthcare.

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When they asked me to come along for the initial ride five years ago, as a Vietnam War veteran I said, ‘I’ve been waiting 45 years for a program like this.’” - Jim Penseyres, U.S. Marine Corps veteran

units or battalions, Ride 2 Recovery also is aimed at helping them with the emotional and psychological obstacles they face when returning to the U.S. from service abroad. “It is a rehabilitation ride where the cyclists come to us from the warrior transition units and veterans affairs facilities to continue their rehabilitation,” said Debora Spano, spokesperson for the Ride 2 Recovery Memorial Challenge. “Everyday they’re out there beating their own personal challenge and working with each other to help someone else beat theirs.” As part of Ride 2 Recovery, cycling is seen as an activity in which veterans with both physical and mental disabilities can collectively find the strength necessary to overcome depression and other inconveniences that coincide with their recovery. Participants use a variety of cycles, such as traditional road bikes, modified hand cycles, tandem cycles and recumbents to fit the needs of any rider. Representatives from the Army, Air

Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard are given bikes, mechanical support, clothing, food, transportation and lodging, all at no cost. “When they asked me to come along for the initial ride five years ago, as a Vietnam War veteran I said, ‘I’ve been waiting 45 years for a program like this,’” said Jim Penseyres, a Marine Corps veteran. “The rides are just great for all the veterans involved.” Beginning with indoor stationary training at military installations, participants in the sevenday Memorial Challenge worked diligently in preparation for the 325-mile ride from Washington, D.C. to Virginia Beach. Each of the more than 200 participants began their rehabilitative journey as individuals, but with teamwork, camaraderie and an overall sense of belonging, they worked their way to finish as a team. In doing so, they are likely to find a sense of accomplishment and a sense of pride in themselves for developing the ability to combat the physical and psychological problems they face each day.

MCSN Scott Barnes Soldiers attached to Delta Company 1-222 Aviation Regiment stand in formation to honor participants of the Ride 2 Recovery Memorial Challenge as they arrived onboard Fort Eustis. The Ride 2 Recovery Memorial Challenge was designed to improve the health of injured veterans by providing a rehabilitative cycling experience.

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New Chief’s Mess training course released The Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) released the revised Chief’s Mess Training (CMT) course, May 28. » see B4

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■ historic Dr. Alexis Catsambis (left), cultural resource manager, and Blair Atcheson, historical preservation coordinator – both from the U.S. Navy Museum at the Washington Navy Yard – move a late 19th century Howell torpedo. The torpedo was discovered by a team of Navy dolphins off the coast of San Diego, Calif. and is scheduled to undergo months of restoration by a Navy archaeological team. MC2 David Cothran

Rare torpedo found off San Diego coast By MC1 (AW) Tim Comerford Communication and Outreach Division Naval History and Heritage Command

WASHINGTON

Naval History and Heritage Command’s (NHHC) Underwater Archeology Branch (UAB) at Washington Navy Yard received the crated remains of a historic and rare Howell Torpedo, May 30. The Marine Mammal Program’s trained Navy dolphins, of the Space and Navy Warfare Systems Center Pacific (SPAWAR), found the century-old torpedo off the coast of San Diego, Calif. in March. “The Howell torpedo was very important in the development of submarine warfare,” said Alexis Catsambis (PhD), NHHC UAB archeologist and cultural resource manager. “In the mid-19th century, we get the beginnings of propelled submarines, and towards the end of the 19th century, we start getting torpedoes that extend the range between vessels in battle. By the turn of the century, we are looking at over the horizon battles. The torpedoes are sort of the beginning of that phase.” The torpedoes are a rare find and all of the known Howell torpedoes now belong to NHHC museums. “There were only 50 in existence, and we now have the third one that is still around today,” said Blair Atcheson, NHHC UAB Historic Preservation and Outreach Coordinator. “There is one at the Naval Undersea Museum and one at the Naval War College.” NHHCs UAB assists the Director of Naval History and the Department of the Navy in all matters related to the science of underwater archaeology, and the identification, research, interpretation, preservation, conservation, inventory and management of U.S. Navy’s historic sunken military crafts. The Howell torpedo, named for Lt. Cmdr. John A. Howell, the primary contributor, was developed between 1870 and 1889. The Howell, the first propelled torpedo, was 11 feet long, made of brass and had a range of 400 yards, a speed of 25 knots and a warhead filled with 100 pounds of explosives. “We have been coordinating with them and they have been keeping it wet in fresh water for us” said Atcheson.

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Battle of Midway commemoration held at USS Midway Museum By MC3 Bradley J. Gee NPASE West Public Affairs

SAN DIEGO, CALIF.

Active duty, retired service members and civilians observed the heroism of World War II veterans at the 71st Anniversary Battle of Midway commemoration aboard the USS Midway Museum, June 1. The Battle of Midway took place from June 4-7, 1942, where U.S Navy carrier strike forces prevented the Japanese from capturing control of Midway Island in the Pacific. The victory proved to be a pivotal point of World War

II and is an important marker in naval heritage. “History has shown that the Battle of Midway was absolutely the turning point in the war in the Pacific, and probably the entire war of World War II,” said Vice Adm. Thomas H. Copeman III, Commander, Naval Surface Forces/Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. “It was the end of the Japanese offensive six months into the war.” During the ceremony, 13 surviving veterans, along with family and friends of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice during the Battle of Midway, were honored

CAREER NAVIGATOR GOES ONLINE Press Release Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

WASHINGTON

The Navy is bringing together all enlisted career management policies, processes and multiple information technology systems under the umbrella of the Career Navigator program in order to provide Sailors with tools and information to plan and execute their career decisions, as announced in NAVADMINs 149/13 and 150/13, May 30. “Our goal is to provide Sailors with career opportunities across the continuum of active and reserve service,” said Rear Adm. Tony Kurta, director of military personnel plans and policy. “We have dismantled PTS and created a reenlistment process that is more advantageous for Sailors. We’re simpli-

fying the process and providing information sooner, giving our Sailors interactive capability that will enable more transparency and feedback capability, and ultimately allow Sailors to be more actively involved in managing their careers.” Career Navigator will use Career Waypoints (formerly Fleet RIDE) as the IT system that supports key Sailor decisions about which way to go next in their career. Career Waypoints will include the enlisted career management processes that allow Sailors to give their intentions to reenlist, reclassify, designate into a rate, convert or transition between the active component and reserve component. Accordingly, these processes will be called: Reenlistment (formerly Perform To Serve (PTS), Reclassification (formerly production manage-

MC3 Bradley Gee Retired Lt. George Bernstein, USN gives a salute during the playing of the national anthem at the 71st Battle of Midway commemoration ceremony.

by current military personnel and civilians, for their extraordinary service 71 years ago. “The event is to honor the veterans of Midway,” said Copeman. “It’s to make sure that the memory of the Battle of Midway and the heritage of what it stands for is not

lost upon the younger generation of Sailors.” The commemoration included a special video presentation that was voiced by World War II veterans involved in the historic battle.

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Our goal is to provide Sailors with career opportunities across the continuum of active and reserve service.” - Rear Adm. Tony Kurta

ment office (PMO), PACT designation (formerly rating entry for general apprentice (REGA), Conversion and Transition. Changes to the system, policy and process names will occur in the next few months. Beginning on June 3, Sailors will receive results of reenlistment applications earlier and the process will align with orders negotiation. Sailors will find out if they’ve been approved sooner and have more time to apply for orders through the Career Management System Interactive Detailing (CMSID), in the Reenlistment Career

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Navy 311: Onestop-shop for all your questions By MC1 (SW/AW) Molly A. Burgess The Flagship Military Editor

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Customer support agents at Navy 311 help Sailors get the answers they need, when they need them, and in any way they can get the answer to them. With its launch in late 2012, Navy 311 was established as an all-in-one call center portal to provide on-demand information assistance for non-emergency,

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Family Advocacy Program addresses domestic violence prevention, awareness

Married to the Military

Surrounded by motivation By Bianca Martinez Military Spouse Contributor

By David Todd The Flagship Managing Editor

NORFOLK

Domestic violence and abuse, whether emotional or physical in nature, is not tolerated in the Armed Forces. But unfortunately, it happens, and many times it can go unreported. That’s where the Family Advocacy Program (FAP), overseen by the Department of Navy and facilitated through Fleet and Family Support Centers (FFSC) worldwide, can help. FAP, which has been in effect since 1976, addresses prevention, evaluation, identification, intervention, rehabilitation/ behavioral education and counseling, follow-up, and reporting of child and domestic abuse, as detailed in SECNAVINST 1752.3B. FAP services are available for free to all Navy and Marine Corps service members and their families in the U.S. and overseas. There are approximately 100 FAP case managers throughout the MidAtlantic Region. The Coast Guard, U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force also have similar FAP services. “The Family Advocacy Program is geared toward domestic violence, and child abuse and neglect cases,” said Licensed Professional Counselor Marshé Milbourne-Jackson, the Regional Clinical Risk Manager for FFSC Mid-Atlantic. “What generally happens is, if a command is aware of a situation, they will put out a SITREP [situation report] and will then call the Family Advocacy Office. It then gets assigned to one of our FAP case managers who will contact the service member and spouse, or partner – our clinicians do both family advocacy and clinical counseling. Victims will also call FFSC directly, and sometimes, the alleged offender will call in and do a self report.” Victims in domestic violence cases can manifest themselves in many different ways and there are various types of abuse. “Victims don’t always present the same. You can have a victim that seems to be very withdrawn and depressed, and then you can have someone who comes in every day that looks normal and you would never know,” she said. “A lot of times they don’t show any signs. You have different levels of abuse … it doesn’t always have to be a physical abuse. Someone could be emotionally abused, so you won’t see any physical scars on them to identify.” She said stress is one of the leading factors associated with domestic violence, especially the stressors associated with deployments, where service members are absent for extended periods of time away from the family. Alcohol and/or substance abuse can also attribute to abuse. “Stress is a major factor,” said Milbourne-Jackson. “A lot of times with the military, deployments can add additional stress on the family.” She said there are some basic warning signs of domestic violence and abuse that can be identified. If you witness signs of abuse in a service member, family member, or a co-worker, take them seriously. “Look for behavior that is out of the norm for the service member, sometimes

It’s an unbiased process … our main purpose is to give services so these types of issues don’t happen again. We want to empower the victim to feel like they can come forward and provide them with a safe place.” - Marshé Milbourne-Jackson

■ what to do For more information on the services provided at Fleet and Family Support Centers throughout the Region, visit www.cnic.navy.mil/navylifema. If you feel that you have been a victim of domestic violence and need immediate assistance, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 799SAFE, visit www.thehotline.org, or call 911.

they may seem a bit agitated or irritated, which is not their typical behavior,” she explained. “Or, sometimes they do the opposite and withdraw, so it’s on both ends of the spectrum.” Despite some of the obvious physical signs of abuse, she said, many cases remain unreported due to a fear of command reprimand for the service member, the possible financial effects on the family, and/or a fear of physical retaliation. If a victim is uncertain whether they want to make an unrestricted report, they can make a restricted report. “If the command is not aware, victims have the option of filing a restricted report,” she said. “This means that they can call Fleet and Family directly and say a situation has occurred – there may be issues which make the victim afraid to make an unrestricted report at the time. Here they can work with one of our FAP Victim Advocates who will work with them one-onone. The alleged offender will not know about it and the command will not become aware of it … it just empowers the victim to get to a place where they are ready to make an unrestricted report and involve the command in addressing the issues.” Service members can obtain a military protective order, issued by the command, to help protect them from further abuse, as well as a civilian protective order, issued by a judge of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts. A FAP Victim Advocate will accompany a victim to a civilian court to assist with this process if necessary. There are three types of domestic violence protective orders available in the State of Virginia: Emergency protective order (EPO), preliminary protective order (PPO) and final protective order PO. Initially, an EPO is ordered which grants protection for 72 hours, or until the next scheduled court day, whichever is later. If the victim wants the protective order to continue, they are required to petition for a PPO before the EPO expires. A judge will decide if the PPO will be granted based

on the victim’s sworn statement. PPOs last for up to 15 days. At a PPO hearing, a date for a hearing on the PO will be set. A PO may last up to two years. There is no charge for petitioning and filing copies of a PO, or having the order served on the abuser, and a victim does not need an attorney to file for a protective order. If the abuser in these cases violates a PO, he or she can be jailed. Milbourne-Jackson said that the main goal of FAP is to provide a safe haven for victims and to provide them with the support options, education and guidance to get them through a very difficult situation. Additionally, FAP works in conjunction with other FFSC programs to help locate the root of the problem(s). “FAP is a neutral entity. We are a neutral party – we call both parties in. If there are any collateral people, or anyone who witnessed the incident, we try to also see if we can get in contact with them so that they can give their version of what happened. If police are involved, we have our NCIS [Naval Criminal Investigative Service] agents get the police information so we have the full story,” she said. “It’s an unbiased process … our main purpose is to give services so these types of issues don’t happen again. We want to empower the victim to feel like they can come forward and provide them with a safe place, and [let them know] that support services are out there to help them. You don’t have to do it by yourself – you don’t have to do it alone. Services can be provided by both military and civilian organizations, such as Domestic Violence Shelters.” “Our Fleet and Family Support Centers offer a wealth of social programs for our Sailors and families, all of which are free,” said Command Master Chief Dominick Torchia, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic. “We first need leadership to communicate to our Sailors, families and ombudsman on all the different programs available, and then encourage and facilitate the use of these programs. FAP is one of these programs that have clinical counselors on staff, readily available to assist our Sailors and their families. These are trained specialists who provide a vital service that helps to strengthen the lives and well-being of Sailors and families, which translates to a stronger, healthier and more effective Navy.” For more information on the services provided at Fleet and Family Support Centers throughout the Region, visit www.cnic.navy.mil/navylifema. If you feel that you have been a victim of domestic violence and need immediate assistance, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 799-SAFE, visit www.thehotline.org, or call 911.

I have some incredible opportunities thanks to my job. Chances to get out and be with the community for public appearances always gives me the chance to put my life in perspective and realize how blessed and lucky I have been. They are not only chances for me to reflect on how fortunate I have been, but they are chances to remind me to do all I can to help those in the midst of their own struggles. This past weekend, I spent my Saturday morning up in Williamsburg and helping out with the “Run for the Dream 8K” and kids run. It is my second year doing so and each time has been an absolute blast. I meet wonderful people. I am astonished by some of the physical talents of the early finishers and inspired by those who thought they could never do something like an 8K, but finish with big smiles – almost surprising themselves. One of the incredible things is that the motivation comes from all around at this event. First of all it benefits An Achievable Dream Academy in Newport News. The Academy helps kids others would forget about. It goes beyond academics to give kids the tools they need to become productive citizens through extended days, Saturdays and summer programs. The community also gets behind the group to give these kids, or “Dreamers,” a bright future. I met a couple of kids, now young adults, who are going into their senior year and I cannot wait to hear about the big things they do in the near future. The race also benefits a number of organizations helping Wounded Warriors. It was clear this event had major support for vets. Some racers did the course on hand cycles in honor of wounded vets. One racer, who was wounded, finished the course on the hand cycle because both legs were amputated below the knee. Inspirational doesn’t even begin to describe his strength. Team Wounded Wear crossed the finish line after carrying a 185 pound mannequin the entire course. Their mission in the many races they do in this fashion is to bring attention to the many vets coming home who face challenges due to war wounds. Then there were the two kids I had the honor to run alongside during a couple of the kids fun runs and dashes. I spent 200 meters with a young girl born without full use of her hips. She has undergone a number of surgeries, her latest just a year ago on her knees. She ran and she smiled the whole way. I got to be next to her and her father as we crossed the finish line, and in that moment, I couldn’t think of anything but my children. I always have such an admiration for parents raising kids with challenges, with the notion that there is nothing they cannot accomplish. Simply because it’s the truth. My other buddy was in his early teens, facing the challenge of extra weight. His grandfather was the vet I mentioned earlier. He told his grandfather he didn’t think he could run 400 meters. Guess what. He did! We spent 300 meters of that run together, and just when he thought his body would stop, his heart kept going. It was amazing. How could I not want to go and do big things after that Saturday morning? How could I not inspire my children to do the same? I hope you are fortunate enough to have something that gives you that perspective every once in a while that we all need. It is an incredible motivator!

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

Scholarship program helps students pay for college By Kevin Robinson DeCA Public Affairs

FORT LEE, VA.

More than $1 million in financial assistance will go to 670 students, considered to be among the nation’s best and brightest, thanks to this year’s Scholarships for Military Children program. Since its start in 2001, the Scholarships for Military Children program has awarded $1,500 scholarships to 7,412 children of active duty, Guard and reserve, and retired service members worldwide. The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) participates in the program by accepting applications of eligible children and submitting their packages to Scholarship Managers, a national, non-profit, scholarship management services organization. Stores celebrate the achievements of their local selections with a ceremony in the commissary.

These ceremonies create a lot of excitement for the military community as they acknowledge the achievements of their recipients, said Michael J. Dowling, the DeCA Deputy Director. “When you think about these young men and women, they are the best of the best,” he said. “According to Scholarship Managers, there were 4,675 people who applied, and 670 who will receive a scholarship. Doing the math, they represent the Top-15 percent. This means they’re exceptional.” “Many of them are high school valedictorians,” he continued. “This $1,500 scholarship helps them move forward in their pursuit of higher education.” Commissary vendors, manufacturers, brokers, suppliers and the general public fund the program through donations. And all donations are applied solely to funding the scholarships, said Jim Weis-

kopf, vice president of Fisher House Foundation, a non-profit organization that assists family members with temporary lodging when they visit hospitalized service members. “We want to thank those companies that have supported this very special quality of life program every year since 2001,” he said, whose organization underwrites the cost of administering the scholarship program. “I also want to thank the store directors. They do so much more than sell groceries. They are integral parts of their local communities.” During the selection process, Scholarship Managers reviews the applicant’s grade-point averages, their extracurricular and volunteer activities and their essays on an assigned topic. Two of this year’s 670 scholarship recipients, Kathryn Barisano and Matthew Schneck, spoke to an audience of commissary employees

and industry members at the DeCA scholarship luncheon recently. The luncheon was held during the twoday 2013 DeCA and American Logistics Association Commissary Roundtable event in Richmond. Barisano, the daughter of a retired Soldier, is a senior at Thomas Dale High School in Chester, Va. She is a member of both the National Honor Society and Latin Honor Society, and as the captain of both her school’s varsity field hockey and soccer teams, earned all district, all region and metro honors in both sports. Barisano will attend James Madison University in the fall. Schneck, also the son of a retired Soldier, is a senior at Prince George High School in Prince George, Va., where he has a 4.88 GPA and is ranked No. 1 in his class of 410 students. He has also earned varsity letters in volleyball, track and field, and soccer. Schneck received the William and Mary Leadership

online For information about the 2014 program, visit www.militaryscholar. org in December. To see a list of this year’s recipients, go to the website and click “2013 Scholarship Winners Announced.”

Award and is president of the Virginia Student Council Association. He will attend Virginia Commonwealth University in the fall, where he plans to major in biomedical engineering – he is in a program that guarantees his acceptance into the university’s School of Medicine upon his graduation. This year’s essay topic was on the applicant’s most-admired presidential first lady. Barisano wrote her essay on Laura Bush, and Schneck penned his on Eleanor Roosevelt. The three most popular topics among the scholarship recipients were Roosevelt, with 224 essays; 105 for Betty Ford, and 75 for current First Lady Michelle Obama.

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Amanda Hollis and Kyndall Fulmer speak with Shelley Davis (left), a representative of Graceful Gems, LLC, at the Joint Service Military Spouse Appreciation Night, “Evening Under the Stars.”

By Tiffany Silverberg Military Spouse Contributor

The event was hosted by the Fleet and Family Support Center at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown and took place at the Hampton Roads Convention Center.

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FFSC Yorktown hosts Military Spouse Appreciation Night By MCSN Jackie Hart Navy Public Affairs Support Element East

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The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown hosted a Joint Service Military Spouse Appreciation Night, “Evening Under the Stars,” at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, May 30. More than 80 vendors and non-profit agencies came together to show their support for military spouses from all service branches in recognition of Military Spouse Appreciation Day. A Presidential Proclamation, released on May 9, declaring May 10 as Military Spouse Appreciation Day, states “as long as there have been courageous men and women willing to protect our union and our ideals, there have been extraordinary spouses at their side – patriots in their own right who serve and sacrifice in ways many cannot fathom. They are moms

Elizabeth Murrietta gets her nails painted by Luisa Manadero as part of the Joint Service Military Spouse Appreciation “Evening Under the Stars.”

and dads who take up the work of two during deployments, shuffling their careers and packing up their lives whenever our nation calls.” In line with the Presidential Proclamation, “Evening Under the Stars” was designed for military spouses that cope with relocation, spending time away from loved ones and situations that may arise while service members are deployed.

“It’s nice to have a break, to be able to take some time for myself,” said military spouse Elizabeth Barker. “I really enjoyed being able to come here and relax for a little while.” In the spirit of celebration and gratitude for their support, spouses of active duty, reserve and retired service members were able to meet with a number of community outreach and military readiness agencies, as well as indulge in free massages, wine tasting and beauty consultations in a relaxed setting. “The concept here is a thank you in recognition of the service military spouses give, that is not always seen,” said Air Force Master Sgt. Dawn Chapman, event coordinator. “Men and women can both enjoy really relaxing and alleviating the stress that comes with being a military spouse. It’s all about giving back and showing our support for the ones who support us as service members.”

Every time a friend mentions an extended travel they are taking – for weeks, months – I panic slightly. Living out of a suitcase. Sleeping in someone else’s bed. Eating at someone else’s table ... for long periods of time. By choice, mind you. For leisure, apparently. Every time, I panic just a little bit and have to remind myself that it’s not me that has to pack that suitcase and live out of the car. Not this time. Not today. See, I grew up a dependent and then married into “dependency.” Ironic term, that “dependency,” since I’m the one that tends to be the mastermind, the supervisor, the controller behind every move ... at least my own moves as a Navy wife. As a kid, I learned from my mom how to rearrange, plan, prepare, pack and be in “move ready” mode. I learned how to always keep that next move in the back of my mind when I consider what comes and goes out of our stash of household goods. I learned how to organize files so they stay that way in a shuffle. I learned how to keep things just so to prepare for the next move. I learned how to pack a mean suitcase full of necessities. That brings me back to that panic feeling that sets in when people talk about traveling, for a long time, because in my mind, in my experiences, that’s not what you choose to do in an average summer. That’s what you do in the special summers of a PCS. You turn the chaos of a cross-country move into a trip full of fond memories. You stop at major landmarks and national parks, if only to stretch your legs before the next long jaunt. You pack your series of favorite, layerable, washable outfits as small as you possibly can to cram in the back of the car. You stash snacks under the seats and assign a water bottle to every family member. Not because it’s a fun family vacation, but because in true military survivalist form, it’s time for the next great adventure. Books could be written about these times. Maybe they should be. The hilarious stories at rest stops along the way. The unforgettable conversations with strangers that are discussed over the next few hours all stuffed together in a car, that start to form your own thinking. The tales that become legends. The simplest moves that become the greatest adventures! They are wonderful, and terribly, and crazy, and fantastic. They really are us. So I try not to grimace when my friends mention their great travels. I get it. You want your kids to experience the country and all it’s little oddities. You want extended family time. And a lifetime of memories. It’s just that when you talk about your extended trip, your overflowing suitcases, your days long travel, I panic a little bit because in the back of my mind the trained voice cries out “Ack, is it time to move already?” Tiffany is Navy wife and foodie with an independent streak. As a freelance writer, she brings years of journalism and language experience to non-profits, businesses and families, telling their stories online and offline. When she’s not working, she’s drinking red wine, cooking, knitting or sewing or driving around, sometimes with her pilot husband in the passenger seat. You can visit her website at www.tiffanysilverberg.com.

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B4 | THE FLAGSHIP | JUN 6, 2013 | FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM A revised version of the year-round training lesson, the Chief’s Mess Training course, has been released and ready for use.

The forecast is: Better weather predictions for the Navy By David Smalley OfďŹ ce of Naval Research

The course focuses on leadership sustainment training for chief petty ofďŹ cers through communication, teamwork and mentoring.

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NEW CHIEF’S MESS TRAINING COURSE RELEASED By Susan Henson Center for Personal and Professional Development Public Affairs

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The Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) has released the revised Chief’s Mess Training (CMT) course, CPPD leadership, May 28. The CMT course is year-round training with lessons that provide additional leadership topics for the Chief’s (CPO) Mess. The course took six months to revise and was piloted in Hampton Roads in December. Changes to the lessons were based on eet feedback, according to Master Chief Ship’s Serviceman Leon Hazley, CMT course manager at CPPD. After the revision was completed, CPPD conducted three course pilots to validate the curriculum, course material effectiveness and course length, he said. “We’re really proud of the new CMT course and feel it will be a great training tool for chief petty ofďŹ cers across the eet,â€? said CPPD Command Master Chief Ken Schmidt. “We have to continually improve our skills as leaders to be most effective as a CPO Mess. CMT provides CPOs with the tools to lead with courage, respect and trust, as well as the tools to mentor our junior Sailors to become the next generation of strong Navy leaders.â€? The new CMT is a library of 22 current, relevant topics that include scenarios designed to facilitate deep discussion. Each session can be taught at any time and in any sequence

throughout the year, according to Hazley. “The previous CMT consisted of 10 topics designed to be delivered every month from October to July each year,â€? he said. “The new course provides exibility to the CPO Mess to cover topics in a sequence that best ďŹ ts a command’s schedule.â€? The CMT course differs from the Chief Petty OfďŹ cer Selectee Leadership Course (CPOSLC), in that CPOSLC is geared toward preparing chief petty ofďŹ cer selectees for their new roles as chief’s, while CMT is designed to provide leadership sustainment training for chief petty ofďŹ cers through communication, teamwork and mentoring. Hazley said the new course is designed to present the CPO Mess with an actual eetbased scenario case study or directive to stimulate vigorous discussion among chief’s and is intended to enable the CPO Mess as a whole to learn from each other’s experiences and develop the problem-solving skills chief’s must have to succeed. Topics include: command unity; ethics; operational stress control; maintaining standards; mentoring; conict resolution; character and integrity; professionalism; suicide awareness; bystander intervention; and prevention of sexual assault, sexual harassment and hazing. “Feedback from the course pilot was that CMT really hit the mark. Students said the topics were relevant, interesting and thoughtprovoking. That’s exactly what we want – to prompt ďŹ erce conversations in the CPO Mess to help us become better leaders and mentors.â€?

The Navy has adopted a new global weather forecasting model with the support of the OfďŹ ce of Naval Research (ONR) to the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), ofďŹ cials said, May 30. The Naval Global Environmental Model (NAVGEM) became fully operational this spring and now serves as a cutting-edge prediction system for Navy planners who depend on reliable weather forecasts. “When a global weather model for the Navy gets replaced, that is huge news,â€? said Dr. Ronald Ferek, ONR program ofďŹ cer. “The previous forecasting model had been in use for over 20 years.â€? The Navy’s Fleet Numerical and Meteorology and Oceanography Center, which provides meteorological data to U.S. forces, switched over to NAVGEM in March. It is being used to provide detailed, accurate global forecasts up to 10 days out. The system could inform Navy operations for years to come. It is particularly important as U.S. eet presence increases throughout the AsiaPaciďŹ c Region, known for intense weather events like typhoons. Accurate forecasts are critical for naval commanders who need all-weather capability to avoid damaging high winds and seas. This includes to plan and conduct military operations, execute timely evacuations of vulnerable assets and plan humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, which the Navy has supported over the years. NAVGEM is one of the most sophisticated computer models in the world. It will

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With NAVGEM, the Navy can get better, more detailed forecasts. More ‘skill’ than in the past.â€? - ONR program ofďŹ cer Dr. Ronald Ferek

give Navy leaders, quite literally, a clearer picture of what the weather is going to be like across the globe as they deploy the eet. “The new system runs at a higher resolution than the previous global model,â€? said Ferek. “With NAVGEM, the Navy can get better, more detailed forecasts. More ‘skill’ than in the past.â€? “The particular algorithm developed with ONR funding allows very efďŹ cient computation,â€? said Dr. Simon Chang, NRL Marine Meteorology Division superintendent, “making it feasible for NAVGEM to run at much higher resolution, on smaller operational computers.â€? The path to better forecasts is not easy and requires years of research, testing and development. “It was tough to make weather computations signiďŹ cantly more efďŹ cient,â€? said Ferek. “But the principal investigators at NRL said ‘We need to do this,’ and I could see it was going to be really useful.â€? NAVGEM was supported by PEO C4I-Program Executive OfďŹ ce Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence for Advanced Development, and ultimately deployment. The development team was honored recently with the Navy’s prestigious 2012 Acquisition Excellence Award (Technology Transition Award) for its NAVGEM work. More remains to be done,

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FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | JUN 6, 2013 | THE FLAGSHIP | B5 The fleet will take a three-phased approach that will result in changes to the organizational clothing available to all Sailors.

Navy’s first solarpowered car charger online at NSA Mid-South By Bill Couch Naval Facilities Engineering Command Midwest Public Affairs

MILLINGTON, TENN.

Naval Support Activity (NSA) Mid-South officially welcomed into service the Navy’s first solar-powered electric car charging station with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, May 29. Cmdr. Brad Meeks, executive officer, NSA Mid-South thanked the combined Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) and Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) team that brought the station online, and he said the new photovoltaic carports were a sign of how the base was evolving to face new challenges. “Naval Support Activity Mid-South is leading the way,” said Meeks. “This is the first solar-powered charging station in the Navy and I want to thank our NAVFAC public works team for seeing this project through. Their efforts have ensured NSA MidSouth’s role in building a clean, sustainable future for our Navy and our nation.” The carport will enable NSA Mid-South to recharge its current fleet of 17 electric vehicles with renewable electricity in approximately four hours, while reducing demand on the commercial power grid. In addition to charging vehicles connected through either 110V or 220V plugs, the carport will also provide excess electricity to the local power grid, further reducing the base’s electricity costs. The 150 foot long panel structure tilts automatically to track the sun and includes several safety features to protect against high wind or lightning strikes. Public Works Department Mid-South will monitor the carport’s production via a web-based system and will rely on the base operations support contractor to maintain the individual solar arrays and components over its expected 25-year lifespan. NSA Mid-South’s carport is part of an ongoing $10 million CNIC project to install seven sites with E85 alternative-fuel stations, nine sites with solar carports and five sites with standalone electric vehicle charging stations at Navy installations in the U.S. Construction began in March of 2013 and was completed in late April. Since then, the carport has successfully generated enough electricity to power more than 60 typical homes for a day. Local energy efficiency efforts like this help the Navy achieve energy efficiency goals required by presidential executive orders, the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. For more news from Naval Facilities Engineering Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/navfachq/.

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USFF, PACFLT ANNOUNCE SHIPBOARD ORGANIZATIONAL CLOTHING UPDATE Press Release U.S. Fleet Forces Public Affairs

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U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) and U.S. Pacific Fleet (CPF) announced the recommendations from a working group’s review on the requirements and the flame-resistant qualities of fleet organizational clothing, May 29. Adm. Bill Gortney, Commander. USFF and Adm. Cecil Haney, Commander. CPF ordered the working group in January after an impromptu test by the Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility showed the Navy Working Uniform (NWU) Type I burns. “We’re making some revisions to our policy that includes the introduction of new uniform items that will add an additional level of protection for every Sailor,” said Gortney. “Safety is integral to every duty our men and women perform and this is something we can do to help protect them in rare cases where a fire may breakout aboard a ship.” The fleet will take a three-phased approach that will result in changes to the organizational clothing available to all Sailors:

■ In the near-term, USFF and CPF will continue to educate afloat commands on the risks and limitations of organizational clothing in use today, such as the cotton repair locker coverall. Efforts to educate Sailors on the hazards of shipboard fires and effective methods to minimize the risk of injuries will also continue. ■ Within the next nine months, the Navy will develop and deliver a hybrid coverall combining the designs of the existing nylon/cotton coverall currently sold in the Navy Exchange with the flame-resistant material of the current repair-locker coverall. The hybrid coverall will be available for all Sailors as organizational clothing. Current electrical coveralls will continue to be used where appropriate and the submarine force will continue to use the low-lint coverall sold at the exchange. ■ In the long-term, the Navy Exchange, in partnership with the Defense Logistics Agency, will develop an afloat coverall that is flame resistant, provides arc flash protection and contains low lint levels necessary to satisfy submarine requirements. The estimated time for introduction of this new coverall is 36 months.

Historical data reviewed by the working group showed the likelihood of a major conflagration on a ship is low, though the consequences could be severe to fatal. The working uniforms currently in use, including the NWU Type I, are deemed safe when worn properly under normal steaming conditions. The working group also determined the Naval Air Systems Command flight deck ensemble and the Naval Expeditionary Combat Command fire retardant organizational gear meet current safety standards for their respective environments. The findings and recommendations are also being made available to a second working group to determine the suitability of wearing Type I NWUs at sea. The second group, led by the USFF Fleet Personnel Development and Allocation staff, began its work this month. The Navy removed the requirement for all hands to wear flame resistant uniforms at sea in 1996, but maintained the requirement for flame-resistant clothing for Sailors who work in engineering departments, on flight decks and in other high-risk areas.

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B6 | THE FLAGSHIP | JUN 6, 2013 | FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM Josh Hyland (front) and Andrew Almonte, members of the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2013, said theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re excited about whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ahead for them.

ANNAPOLIS: OBAMA URGES NEW OFFICERS TO SET AN EXAMPLE By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service

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President Barack Obama vowed, May 24, that despite ďŹ nancial uncertainties and budget pressures, he will ďŹ ght to ensure a strong, ready military the United States will rely on as it faces the future. Addressing 1,047 members of the U.S. Naval Academyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Class of 2013 during their graduation and commissioning ceremonies, the president also challenged the graduates to become models of discipline and honor as they enter the ďŹ&#x201A;eet and Marine Corps. Under a gray sky that turned rainy, Obama told the new Navy ensigns and Marine second lieutenants that the nation â&#x20AC;&#x153;is counting on them to build on security progress and to confront new challenges.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just as youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve changed over the past four years, so too have the challenges facing our military,â&#x20AC;? he told the graduates, citing the end of the war in Iraq and drawdown underway in Afghanistan, and the strengthening of U.S. alliances around the world. But the job isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ďŹ nished, Obama told the class. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even as weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve decimated the al-Qaeda leadership, we still face threats from alQaeda afďŹ liates and from individuals caught up in its ideology,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even as we move beyond deploying large ground armies abroad,

we still need to conduct precise targeted strikes against terrorists before they kill our citizens.â&#x20AC;? While staying vigilant against these threats, the military also needs to stay ready to face a full range of threats, from proliferators of weapons of mass destruction to cyber criminals seeking to unleash them, Obama said. Recognizing tough ďŹ scal times facing the nation, the president promised to ensure the U.S. military has what it needs to confront these challenges. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Let me say as clearly as I can, the United States of America will always maintain our military superiority,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And as your commander in chief, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to keep ďŹ ghting to give you the equipment and support required to meet the missions we ask of you, and also to make sure that you are getting the pay and the beneďŹ ts and the support that you deserve.â&#x20AC;? Obama drew applause as he vowed to keep ďŹ ghting for the capabilities and technologies the military needs to prevail. This, he said, includes the plan that remains on track to build a 300-ship ďŹ&#x201A;eet â&#x20AC;&#x153;with capabilities that exceed the power of the next dozen navies, combined.â&#x20AC;? The president also called on Congress to end the budget sequester and adopt smarter budgeting processes that keep the military strong. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have the best-trained, best-led, best-equipped military in history, and I am de-

President Barack Obama addressed 1,047 members of the U.S. Naval Academyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Class of 2013, challenging them to become models of discipline and honor as they enter the ďŹ&#x201A;eet and Marine Corps.

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We have the best-trained, best-led, best-equipped military in history, and I am determined to keep it that way, and Congress should, too.â&#x20AC;? - President Barack Obama termined to keep it that way, and Congress should, too,â&#x20AC;? he said. The nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s security demands it, he said, telling the graduates what will be asked of them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need you to project power across the oceans, from the PaciďŹ c to the Persian Gulf, 100 percent on watch,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need you to partner with other navies and militaries from Africa to the Americas. We need you to respond with compassion in times of disaster, as when you helped respond to Hurricane Sandy.â&#x20AC;? In conducting these missions, the president called on the new ofďŹ cers to apply the same mental, physical and

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moral standards they demonstrated at the Naval Academy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our military remains the most-trusted institution in America,â&#x20AC;? he told the class. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When others have shirked their responsibilities, our Armed Forces have met every mission weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve given them. When others have been distracted by petty arguments, our men and women in uniform come together as one American team.â&#x20AC;? But even in the military, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the misconduct of some can have effects that ripple far and wide,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In our digital age, a single image from the battleďŹ eld of troops falling short of their standards can go viral and endanger our forces and undermine our efforts to achieve security and peace,â&#x20AC;? he said. Similarly, those who commit sexual assaults â&#x20AC;&#x153;are not only committing a crime â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they threaten the trust and discipline that makes our

military strong,â&#x20AC;? the president said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why we have to be determined to stop these crimes,â&#x20AC;? Obama insisted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got no place in the greatest military on Earth.â&#x20AC;? He called on the new ofďŹ cers to be examples for the people they lead and, by extension, for the entire military and the American people. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As you go forward in your careers, we need you to carry forth the values that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve learned at this institution, because our nation needs them now more than ever,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need your honor, that inner compass that guides you, not when the path is easy and obvious, but when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard and uncertain, that tells you the difference between that which is right and that which is wrong.â&#x20AC;? Obama urged the new ofďŹ cers to embrace these principles and to lead those under their charge with honor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Never ask them to do what you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ask of yourself,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Live with integrity and speak with honesty, and take responsibility and demand accountability. We need your honor and we need your courage â&#x20AC;&#x201C; moral courage as well as physical courage.â&#x20AC;? Looking out over the ďŹ eld at Navy-Marine Corps Me-

morial Stadium, the president said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conďŹ dent the new graduating class has what it takes to become the next generation of military leaders. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m absolutely conďŹ dent that you will uphold the highest of standards, and that your courage and honor and your commitment will see us through, and that you will always prove yourselves worthy of the trust our nation is placing in you today,â&#x20AC;? he said. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus, Jr. as well as Navy Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert, Chief of Naval Operations; Marine Gen. John M. Paxton, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps; and Vice Adm. Michael H. Miller, the Naval Academy superintendent, joined the president in welcoming the new ofďŹ cers to the force. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These past four years have challenged you in a lot of ways and prepared you for the challenges ahead,â&#x20AC;? said Mabus, citing the myriad of missions Navy and Marine Corps members conduct around the world. Sailors and Marines have stood watch as â&#x20AC;&#x153;a steady presence to respond to whatever comes,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;U.S. Sailors and Marines have done this and done it superbly for decades. And now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your turn.â&#x20AC;?

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U.S. Navy file photo Career Navigator will use Career Waypoints as the IT system that supports key Sailor decisions about which way to go next in their career. Career Waypoints will include the enlisted career management processes that allow Sailors to give their intentions to reenlist, reclassify, designate into a rate, convert or transition between the active component and reserve component.

| About 75 percent of Sailors wishing to reenlist approved with first application CAREER

Continued from B1 Waypoint for active duty. All Sailors will continue to indicate their intentions to reenlist or separate with their career counselor. They will submit their intentions through their career counselor 13 months before their active obligated service, as extended (SEAOS), one month earlier than before. Sailors can still change their minds after this initial submission and are encouraged to let their career counselors know if they’ve made a change as soon as possible. “Knowing Sailors’ intentions is critical to accurately predict how many Sailors we will have in each skill set, rate and pay grade going forward” said Kurta. “This ensures the maximum opportunity to reenlist in rate for those Sailors who desire to stay, offers opportunities for Sailors to convert to a new rate or transition between components and improves advancement opportunity.” All eligible and commandapproved E-6 Sailors will be approved for reenlistment on their first application, according to officials. While there is still a need for Sailors to tell their career counselor their intentions, if they want to reenlist and have command approval to do so, they will be given reenlistment approval on their first application. Navy officials say 100 percent of eligible, commandapproved Sailors in skill sets that are open (undermanned) or balanced will also receive approval to reenlist on their first application, and within 30 days. The changes will give eligible and command-approved E-5 and below Sailors answers about reenlistment requests earlier. This process has also been aligned with orders negotiation so Sailors will have more time to negotiate for the orders they want. Sailors in skill sets that are competitive or overmanned, or that have special requirements, such as the nuclear community, will receive information sooner about their ability to reenlist in rate, or opportunity to convert to a different rate or transition to the reserves. Many of these Sailors will also

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receive approval to reenlist on their first application depending on the manning in their year group. According to Kurta, with this new design, approximately 75 percent of Sailors who want to reenlist will be approved on their first application and all Sailors will know at least 10 months from the end of their contract whether they will be able to reenlist in their current rate. “Each month, we have been processing approximately 12,000 reenlistment applications,” said Kurta. “This number is expected to decrease significantly since the majority of Sailors will not have to apply for multiple months before receiving a decision. Sailors not approved to reenlist in rate will have additional time to apply to convert into another rating where opportunity exists.” For Sailors who are in overmanned or competitive, skill sets will have up to 11 monthly reviews grouped into three phases beginning 13 months from their expiration of SEAOS. Each phase will present the career options available to a Sailor. The first phase provides Sailors with four reviews starting 13 months from SEAOS with three options of in-rate reenlistment, conversion to another rating or transition into selected reserves (SELRES ). In the second phase, Sailors who have not been given the go ahead for reenlistment inrate will be given four more reviews with the options of conversion to a new rate or transition into SELRES. In the third and final phase, Sailors will receive up to three reviews to transition into SELRES. Other changes to improve Sailors’career management include updates to rating designation for Professional Career Track (PACT) Sailors, rating conversions for reserve Sailors, and reserve component to active component augmentation. To learn more about the Career Navigator program, Sailors may speak with their chain of command, career counselor, read the NAVADMIN, or call NPC customer service center at (866) U-ASKNPC (1-866-827-5672), or email CSCMailbox@navy.mil.

non-tactical issues for Sailors, veterans, civilians and family members – 24 hours a day, 356 days a year. Navy 311 is not necessarily a new service, but a new name to a consolidation of three previous Navy customer-based call centers – AnchorDesk, Distance Support (DS) and “877-41-TOUCH” assistance. The objective of the transformation is to simplify and streamline support to the fleet and establish a onestop-query-shop for customers. Customers can contact the Navy 311 staff through any of the multiple channels of media available, (phone, email, web, text, live chat and fax), which makes connecting with an authorized service provider easier than ever. Once contacted, the NAVY 311 team will take immediate action on the request, identify the appropriate source of support, route customer’s service request and then track the issue through resolu-

tion to complete satisfaction. Non-tactical, non-emergency questions to Navy 311 are almost limitless and can be on almost any topic, including: maintenance, ship systems, parts and/or repair, quality of life, personnel or career matters, training, IT systems, medical support, supply and logistics, installations and facilities, and many others. Sailors can still contact any Navy help desk directly, however, NAVY 311 provides one easy-to-remember phone number, (1-855-NAVY-311) and email address (Navy311@navy.mil). Instead of searching for the right help desk or trying to find necessary contact information on the web. NAVY 311 provides “One call answers all” support for assistance. Although other DS call centers have no plans for retiring their service centers, queries will all be automatically redirected to the Navy 311 service providers for answers. For more information, visit http:// www.navy311.navy.mil/

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Observance held Continued from B1 “The video gives us an idea where our veterans are coming from,” said Damage Controlman 1st Class Mike Minotti. “We got to see the veterans perspective of what happened and it ties us closer to our heritage.” The observance also included several speakers. Retired Lt. Col. Jerry Coleman, U.S. Marine Corps who also served during World War II, gave the keynote speech. “If every Sailor gets a chance to interact with these veterans, they need to,” he said. “It instills a sense of pride and makes the Sailor proud.” For more information on the Battle of Midway, visit the Naval History and Heritage Command at www.history.navy.mil/.

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display at Navy museum Continued from B1 “They managed to go through the channels and find us. They contacted Dr. Robert Neyland, head of UAB. We were able to talk to them and tell them what to do to preserve the artifact until we could manage to get it to D.C.” NHHC started the process of readying the torpedo for conservation by putting it into tubs of fresh water. These tubs slowly leech out the salt from the artifact. After that, UAB will try to stabilize the artifact, from the different materials that the torpedo is made from, and it could take

time to disassemble and then reassemble the torpedo. “It’s kept in water because it was found in a salt water environment,” said Atcheson. “If you let artifacts that have been in salt water dry out, they expand. We need to get the salt out, otherwise it will deteriorate the artifact.” The torpedo is an important find for the Navy. “Our objective is not to rush this, it is to be done right,” said Catsambis. “Eventually we will be putting it on display at a Navy museum, potentially the National Museum of the United States Navy. It’s that important of a piece.”

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Music of Harborfest Following is the schedule for the Budweiser Main Stage at the 2013 Norfolk Harborfest: ■

Friday, June 7 6 to 7:15 p.m. – Dirty Guv’nahs 8:30 to 10 p.m. – O.A.R ■ Saturday, June 8 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Orgone

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5:45 to 7 p.m. – Tribal Seeds 8 to 9:30 p.m. – Eddie Money ■ Sunday, June 9 2 to 3:15 p.m. – ZZ Ward 4:30 to 6 p.m. – Rusted Root (left)

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HARBORFEST RETURNS TO NORFOLK WATERFRONT NORFOLK

The 37th annual Norfolk Harborfest, hosted by Norfolk Festevents, Ltd. from June 6 - 9, returns to the Town Point Park along the Downtown Norfolk waterfront. The festival launches this year with the 3rd annual HarborFEAST Seafood Sampler and continues through the weekend with three full days of free, fresh, family-friendly fun. For four memorable days, the Downtown Norfolk waterfront transforms into an exciting playground for people of all ages. The historic waterfront festival offers a weekend packed with exciting activities on land and sea. Norfolk Harborfest includes tall ships and the Parade of Sail; the largest fireworks show on the

■ rockets red glare The fireworks show (right) at the annual Norfolk Harborfest is one of the largest pyrotechnic shows on the East Coast. The explosive display of light, scheduled to start at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, is synchronized to a musical score. East Coast; local, regional and national entertainment; family activities; unique and unusual performances; water activities and more. And to satisfy appetites of all types, festival chefs have prepared a bounty of mouthwatering fresh seafood, traditional festival favorites and crisp, cool drinks. Outdoor

cafes and dockside shaded seating line the waterfront paths of Town Point Park and will welcome guests all weekend long. Festival hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday; Noon to 11:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; and Noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

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Feel the rhythm at the annual beach Latin Fest

Sand soccer championships to celebrate 20th Anniversary VIRGINIA BEACH

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For two days, Virginia Beach celebrates the sights and sounds of the Latin experience. The free Hardee’s Latin Fest, June 7 - 8, possesses the key ingredients of good food, family participation and first-rate Latin music. National performers will electrify the diverse audience with high-energy tunes that move the crowd to dance under the stars. Local and regional Latin acts are scheduled to take the stage and unite festival-goers with the rhythms of salsa, merengue and jazz. All performances will take place on a giant stage on the beach at 24th Street. Peña Suazo Y La Banda Gorda takes the main stage on Friday from 9:15 to 10:45 p.m. This popular merengue group from the Dominican Republic is directed by José Peña Suazo. The band is known for playing merengue, salsa and music with a Caribbean flavor. Headlining Saturday night’s concert is Joe Veras, well known as a composer, arranger and performer of “Bachata” music. With the

Courtesy photo Peña Suazo Y La Banda Gorda is scheduled to perform Friday night at the Hardee’s Latin Fest.

release of his eighth album, “Summer Letter,” this popular singer has earned recognition nationally and internationally. Veras will perform from 9:15 to 10:45 p.m. Additional activities in the 24th Street Park include the Zumba fitness four-hour marathon on Saturday, beginning at 8 a.m. Zumba fitness is the Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow calorie-burning party. Meet some of the area’s best instructors. Participate for one hour or all four. Vendors and cultural activities in the park will round out the festival. For more information, visit www.BeachStreetUSA.com, or call 491-SUNN.

With an average of 60 shots on goal per game, one of the world’s largest sports festivals of the 2013 summer season comes ashore on the Virginia Beach oceanfront, June 7 - 9. Paralleling a major amphibious landing on 22 seaside blocks, the McDonald’s North American Sand Soccer Championships (NASSC) will be celebrating its 20th year in the resort city, as nearly 10,000 youth and adult athletes will be vying for titles in 81 age/gender divisions in the horizon-to-horizon spectacle. Presented by McDonald’s of Southeastern Va. and Northeastern N.C., the massive tournament has again been selected by the Southeast Tourism Society (STS) as one of its “Top-20” summer attractions, and also recognized as one of the Top-100 free tourism venues in the United States. The tournament format allows fun for all, from professionals down to novices trying out the rapidly building sport for a first time. The festival’s centerpiece is the McDonald’s U.S. Open, held in a beach stadium on the sand at 27th Street from Noon on

Friday until the championship match Sunday at 1:30 p.m. This pro/am division involves 10 of the best U.S. and international men’s teams battling for a $25,000 cash purse. The 2013 challengers include: former soccer AllAmericans, Major League Soccer (MLS), and Beach Soccer World Cup veterans. With a primary focus on the rapidly-developing sport of beach/sand soccer, NASSC has evolved into a multi-sport extravaganza, incorporating “SideKick” offerings. A coed Flag Football Beach Blastoff, the North American Beach Sand Lacrosse Championships, and Beach Tennis USA will complement more than 2,000 sand soccer matches during the weekend. The huge festival includes a free Friday evening “Kid’s Clinic” (13 and under) conducted by members of USA National team, guest celebrities and other pro players. NASSC is open to the public at no charge. For more information, contact Dick Whalen, NASSC Executive Director, at 496-0274 or seamanseye@cox.net, or visit www.sandsoccer.com.

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‘Roar’chestra brings symphony sound to the animals at the Virginia Zoo NORFOLK

Courtesy photo The Old Coast Guard Station Museum is located at 2401 Atlantic Avenue at the Virginia Beach oceanfront.

Old Coast Guard Station events ■ What: Shipwrecks and Ghost Lore Tour ■ When: 7:30 p.m., every Tuesday and Thursday, June

through September ■ Where: Old Coast Guard Station Museum, 2401 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach ■ Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12 ($7/$3 members) ■ For more information, contact: Darcy Nelson, Director of Programs, at 422-1587, email education@oldcoastguardstation.com, or visit www. oldcoastguardstation.com

The Virginia Zoo presents the Virginia Symphony Orchestra in an outdoor concert 7 p.m., June 7. Conductor Benjamin Rous will lead the Virginia Symphony Orchestra in playing family favorites, ranging from the Pink Panther to the Lion King. “Concerts at the Zoo are a perfect evening activity for families,” said Greg Bockheim, the Virginia Zoo’s executive director. “It’s a safe environment for enjoying classical music together, while indulging in some of your favorite summer foods and beverages – and it’s a fantastic value.” Special admission prices for the event are: General admission $10; zoo members and symphony subscribers $5; and children 5 and under are free. Visitors should pack their own blankets and lawn chairs. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the performance begins at 7 p.m. Note that no outside food or beverages are permitted inside the Zoo. This concert will take place as scheduled, rain or shine. No coupons, discounts or passes will be accepted for this event.

New at the Zoo – Tamandua habitat

■ What: Storytime with Capt. Fishbones ■ When: 11 a.m., every Wednesday and Thursday, June

Visitors to the Virginia Zoo can now see the tamandua habitat inside the Zoo’s Exhibit Building. Tamandua’s are a species of anteater from South America, where they inhabit both forests and savanna. Adults range from 28 to 62 inches long, including a 15 to 26-inch prehensile tail, and weigh from 3 to 19 pounds. They have a gland at the base of their tail, similar to a skunk’s, that releases a very unpleasant odor used to deter predators. A solitary animal, tamandua’s feed on ants, termites and bees. They have long claws they use to break into insect nests, or in self-defense. Tamandua’s are mainly nocturnal and spend much of their time foraging in trees. They nest in hollow tree trunks or in the abandoned burrows of other animals. Amazonian natives sometimes use tamandua’s to rid their homes of ants and termites, but the Zoo has no plans to

through September ■ Where: Old Coast Guard Station Museum, 2401 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach ■ Cost: $4 for adults, $2 for children, price includes museum admission ■ For more information, contact: Darcy Nelson, Director of Programs, at 422-1587, email education@oldcoastguardstation.com, or visit www. oldcoastguardstation.com

Wings Over America Foundation awards 48 scholarships nationally, 23 locally

The evening walking tour, recommended for ages 6 and up, features a costumed storyteller who will share history and legends about local shipwrecks, witches, pirates and other mysterious tales. The tour lasts 60 to 90 minutes and covers a leisurely five to six blocks in the vicinity of the Old Coast Guard Station. Tours can also be booked at other times for groups of 12 or more, or as a speaker program.

Capt. Fishbones (or one of her crew) will guide children in storybook reading, make-and-take crafts, activities and other fun. Children ages 3-9, must be accompanied by an adult.

Free summer family fishing clinic ■ When: June 8, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. ■ Where: Munden Point Park, 2001 Pefley Ln., Va. Beach ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, contact: Virginia Beach Parks

and Recreation’s Outdoor Programs Office at 385-4461 (TTY: dial 711), email outdoors@VBgov.com, or visit www.vbgov.com/outdoors Help your child tackle the basics of angling Virginia waters by coming to the Family Fishing Clinic. You and your child will team up with experienced fishermen for guided instruction on beginning fishing skills. Fishing-related games and activities will also be held through the morning. Open to the public, this event is limited to the first 125 youth, ages 5 - 14, to register (advance registration is required). A parent or guardian must be present for every four children. Fishing poles, tackle and bait will be provided if needed. Hot dog lunch included. The event will be held rain or shine, check-in is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Advanced registration is required to participate. Register online at www.VBgov.com/outdoors.

Courtesy photo Felipito, the Virginia Zoo’s male tamandua, explores his habitat inside the Zoo’s Exhibit Building for the first time, May 10.

rent out its tamandua’s for residential pest control. The Zoo has two tamandua’s: a male, named Felipito, and a female, named Grace. “Tamandua’s are really exotic-looking and the kids love them,” said Bockheim. “Felipito is really interactive and can often be seen at the habitat’s window, checking out his human visitors.”

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The Wings Over America Scholarship Foundation announced its 2013 scholarship award recipients, June 2. There were 48 winners nationwide, including 23 students from Hampton Roads. Winners were selected on the basis of academic excellence, extracurricular activities, community service and character. WOASF scholarships are valued at $2,000 or more.

Chesapeake ■ Sean Curry, Grassfield H.S. – The Rafeal Collado Scholarship & The USS Theodore Roosevelt Scholarship ■ John Denning, Great Bridge H.S. – The Vice Adm. Richard “Sweetpea” Allen Memorial Scholarship ■ Brooke Hollingsworth, Christopher Newport University – The Pratt & Whitney Scholarship ■ Amber McKinney, University of Maryland, University College – The Hampton Roads Aviation Spouses Scholarship

munity College – The San Diego Aviation Spouses Scholarship

Suffolk ■ Marcus Pruitt, Kings Fork H.S. – The Lockheed Martin Scholarship

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■ Joshua Leidy, Landstown H.S. – The Doug Williams/UBS Scholarship ■ Lauren Swanson – First Colonial H.S. – The Rear Adm. Jack Godlewski Memorial Scholarship ■ Logan Wibe, Kempsville H.S. – The Wings Over America Scholarship ■ Alex Anduze, University of Miami – The USS Harry S. Truman Scholarship ■ Samuel Brennan, University of Virginia – The Navy League of Hampton Roads Scholarship ■ Sydney Catoire, Old Dominion University – The Raytheon Scholarship ■ Gannon Connor, The College of William and Mary – The Newport News Shipbuilding Scholarship ■ Holly Mason, Sentara College of Health Sciences – NAS Oceana Spouses Scholarship ■ Matthew Wagner, Harvard College – The GEICO Scholarship ■ Cynthia Wibe, Bridgewater College – The Boeing Scholarship

■ Katherine Hitchcock – Princess Anne H.S. – The Lt. Cmdr. Kirin “Tator” O’Connor Memorial Scholarship ■ Morgan Gallagher, Kempsville H.S. – The Capt. Neil Kinnear, USNR retired Memorial Scholarship ■ Sydney Gawne – Frank. W. Cox H.S. Williamsburg – The Carol Driscoll VOY Scholarship ■ Catherine Wood, The College of Norfolk ■ Ashley Kyle, Ocean Lakes H.S. – William and Mary – The Wings Over ■ Angelina McBride, Tidewater Com- The USS Enterprise Scholarship America Scholarship

Father-Daughter Ball ■ When: June 13 ■ Where: Westin, Va. Beach ■ Cost: Ticket prices vary by rank ■ For more information, visit: www.asymcahr.org/events

HARBORFEST

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Challenge and plenty of activities for the children Continued from C1

The Armed Services YMCA of Hampton Roads will host a Father-Daughter Ball. Active duty, retired military and their daughters are invited to spend an evening in an “Enchanted Forest.” Tickets are on sale through June 10, or until they sell out. Tickets include: dinner, dancing, a free photo, door prizes and more. Open to all active duty and retired military fathers with daughters ages 3 to 18 years.

Nauticus to offer summer sailing camp ■ When: June 17 through Aug. 9 ■ Cost: $245 per camper, discount for Nauticus members ■ For more information, contact: 823-4242, or register

at www.sailnauticus.org This summer, Nauticus will offer SailQuest, a youth sailing camp for 6th, 7th and 8th graders, which will be held over the course of eight weeks. This hands-on camp includes water and shore-based activities led by certified instructors. Each day will involve sailing on the Elizabeth River, as well as fun-filled activities that teach maritime sciences, including weather, aquaculture, modeling and robotics. Sailors will also tour the Battleship Wisconsin and learn of the ship’s historic engineering and technological marvels. Sessions will be Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The spectacular Harborfest Parade of Sail, under the direction of the Virginia Pilots Association, will enter the Downtown Norfolk Harbor on Friday at Noon. Following tradition, this impressive fleet will include: tall ships, character vessels, sleek power cruisers, sailing craft, antique and classic wooden boats, military vessels, tugs and more. Ships will be open for public tours on Saturday and Sunday – some ships may be open for limited hours on Friday following the Harborfest Parade of Sail. Public tours begin at Noon on Saturday and conclude at sunset, unless otherwise posted at the ship. The popular and crafty Ultimate Build a Boat Challenge begins on Saturday. Teams must construct boats from scratch, in various engineering and decorative designs, with hopes that their design will survive the test of the Ultimate Build a Boat Race on Sunday at 4 p.m. The Fireworks show at Norfolk Harborfest is one of the largest pyrotechnical shows on the East Coast. Be prepared for the unexpected as the sky is

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filled with an explosive display of light, synchronized to a musical score not to be missed. Harborfest guests will be led by local TV and radio personalities in the singing of the national anthem just before the show, scheduled for Saturday night at 9:30 p.m. Children’s activities include: Ashley Pickin, owner and artist of Pic-N-Paint, painting faces for free all weekend; Pirate School with lessons in the art of pirating will be taught by The Pirates of

the Moody Crewe, with special guest appearances by Blackbeard; Meet and Greets with Nick Jr.’s Toodee from “Yo! Gabba! Gabba!” and Peppa Pig; and free train rides throughout Town Point Park on the Town Point Express. For more information, including a complete schedule of activities and events, visit www.festevents.org/ mini-site/norfolk-harborfest/37th-annual-norfolk-harborfest-presented-byatandt.

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■ Lee named ‘top trainer’ Lacey Lee (below) won “Top Trainer” in the Season 2 “Fat 2 Fit” competition, where eight personal trainers were paired with eight weight loss clients selected through submission packages, and trained at no cost to the client. The trainer who produces the highest percentage of fat loss for their client over an eight-week training period wins.

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Navy retiree turns ‘Fat 2 Fit’ in 8 weeks with new healthy lifestyle By David Todd The Flagship Managing Editor

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Fitness is in the air. Although the gym was quiet for the moment, the long mirrors that line the walls paint a vivid picture of physical potential just waiting to be seen. Among the assorted barbells, BOSU balance trainers, yoga mats and exercise machines sits a determined woman, dedicated to making a positive change for her health and future. That future was simply her dream, but in eight short weeks, it became a reality. Diane Ruhl, a former command master chief for the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66), homeported here, who retired after 26 years of military service – now working part-time as a dog walker for The BowMeow, based here – said her life felt like it was on a “road to destruction.” Her weight had reached a limit she had never seen in her lifetime, she said, and to her, it felt like she was losing control of what she was eating. “For the longest time I had wanted to get healthy and fit, and over the last few years, it seemed like it was getting harder and harder for me as I got older, especially my last 10

years or so in the Navy because I spent a lot of time at sea,” she said. “I wasn’t feeling good about myself and I knew that I could do better.” As command master chief, Ruhl said she was oftentimes more focused on her Sailors than she was on herself, but once retired, she wanted to achieve a healthier lifestyle by eating right and getting fit. While searching on Facebook one day, she discovered a local training competition called “Fat 2 Fit” and decided to apply. Fat 2 Fit America, the founders of the competition, is a non-profit organization that brings awareness and education about health and fitness to those who are most at risk – youth and seniors. They do this through their annual “Top Trainer” competition, where eight personal trainers are paired with eight weight loss clients – selected through submission packages, but trained at no cost to the client. The trainer who produces the highest percentage of fat loss for their client over an eight-week training period wins. Ruhl was paired randomly with personal trainer Lacey Lee of Lacey Lee Fitness, based here. When the training was complete and the numbers were tallied, Ruhl walked away as the winner, losing nearly 12 percent of her total

For the longest time I had wanted to get healthy and fit, and over the last few years, it seemed like it was getting harder and harder for me as I got older ... I wasn’t feeling good about myself and I knew that I could do better.”

David Todd Lacey Lee (left) and retired Master Chief Diane Ruhl use TRX Suspension Training during a personal training session at Lacey Lee Fitness in Downtown Norfolk. Ruhl lost nearly 12 percent of her total body fat during an eight-week training competition called “Fat 2 Fit.”

body fat, and Lee was crowned as the Season 2 “Top Trainer” for Hampton Roads. “[The competition] is for the ‘Top Trainer,’ but I wanted her to win,” said Lee, “because to me, it’s her winning, not necessarily me.” Ruhl trained every day on a one-on-one basis in Lee’s fitness studio for approximately 45 minutes a day. Those daily, unscripted workout routines eventually evolved into boot camps, group classes and even two-a-day workouts – morning and evening sessions. “Every time I came in, I never knew what was going to happen or what exercises I was going to do,” Ruhl recalled. “I was excited every time because it wasn’t boring to me – it was something new every day to challenge me.” Lee said nutrition played a major role in Ruhl’s road to fitness recovery, and she advised her to keep a daily journal of everything she ate – avoiding certain foods such as starchy carbohydrates in the evening and junk food – and in return, she adapted a healthy habit of

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ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass schedule: 9 a.m., Sun. Bible study: 9:30 a.m., Tues. PROTESTANT Worship service:11 a.m., Sun. Bible study: Noon, Wed.

Naval Station Norfolk PROTESTANT Sun. School : 9 a.m. Sun. (Ages 4 - Adult) AWANA / Children’s Church : 10 a.m., Sun. (Ages 4 - 10) Worship service:10:30 a.m., Sun. Fellowship: 11:30 a.m., Sun. Coffeehouse: 6 p.m., Sun. Bible Study/ Band Practice: 5 p.m., Mon. PWOC: 9:30 a.m., Wed Choir practice: 6 p.m., Wed. LATTER DAY SAINTS Worship: 11:30 a.m., Sun. (Chapel Annex Classroom 1) Meeting: 7 p.m., Wed. (Chapel Annex Classroom 4)

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ROMAN CATHOLIC Our Lady of Victory Chapel Mass schedule: 11:45 a.m., Wed. | 10 a.m., Sun. PROTESTANT David Adams Memorial Chapel Worship services: 10:30 a.m., Sun. Jewish SABBATH Commodore Levy Chapel (Second Floor Bldg. C7) Sabbath: 7:30 p.m., Fri. (Sabbath Fellowship Oneg Shabbot Follows)

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ROMAN CATHOLIC ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass schedule: 8:30 a.m., Sun. Mass schedule: 11:30 a.m., Tues.-Fri. PROTESTANT 9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m., Sun. Worship service:10:30 a.m., Sun. PROTESTANT Sun. school: 9:15 a.m., Sun. NSA Northwest Worship service: 10:40 a.m., Annex Chapel Sun. ROMAN CATHOLIC Bible study: 11 a.m., Wed. Rosary: 8:30 a.m., Sun. Confessions: 8:45 a.m., Sun. Dam Neck Annex Mass Schedule: 9 a.m., Sun. Chapel ROMAN CATHOLIC PROTESTANT (EPISCOPAL) Confessions: 4:15 p.m., Sat. Worship service: 11 a.m., Sun. Mass Schedule: 5 p.m., Sat.

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