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CEREMONY COMMEMORATES USS ARLEIGH BURKE’S SILVER ANNIVERSARY
“31-Knot” Burke, DDG 51 is the flagship destroyer of a class spanning 62 active vessels in the U.S. Navy. An additional 11 are planned or are under construction. “Today, trust and confidence, delegated leadership, are more important than ever,” Richardson said during the memorial ceremony. “These qualities stem from our ability to live and act in accordance with our core values.” “The margin of victory is razor thin,” Richardson added. “We must learn fast to remain ahead and meet our sacred
By Ensign Nicolas Mahone USS Arleigh Burke Public Affairs NORFOLK
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson, joined crew members past and present, family and friends commemorated the 25th anniversary of the guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51), at the Nauticus Naval Heritage Museum in downtown Norfolk where the ship was commissioned. Named for the visionary admiral and Chief of Naval Operations Arleigh
responsibility to defend our nation’s freedoms. It is a tough challenge, but one that I know our Navy can handle.” While visiting the site of the ship’s commissioning, the crew hosted a reception, showed off their ship to numerous visitors, and attended a Norfolk Tides baseball game during the holiday event. “This weekend is about remembering the legacy of Adm. Arleigh Burke, the ship and the great Sailors who serve on board,” Arleigh Burke Commanding Officer Cmdr. Tom Myers
said. “It is an honor and pleasure for my crew and I to celebrate not only the Silver Anniversary of the ship, but to also celebrate the independence of our country here.” The four-day visit culminated with an Independence Day fireworks display presented by the city of Norfolk. “Hopefully, we gave the public a glimpse at the awesome seapower Arleigh Burke brings to bear in the defense of our country and allies,” Myers said. “We look forward to coming back again.”
Statement by Chief of Navy Reserve on the Death of MA2 Patricio E. Zamarripa, USNR
Main photo: Fireworks explode behind the guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) in Norfolk. Photo by Rachel Elizabeth Rakoff. Secondary photo: Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson, addressed the crew and guests in honoring the 25th anniversary of the Arleigh Burke. Photo by MC3 Kayla King.
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Chief of Navy Reserve Vice Admiral Robin Braun released the following statement in response to the death of Navy reserve Sailor and Dallas police officer Master-at-Arms (MA) 2nd Class Patricio E. Zamarripa. Zamarripa was killed during the July 7, attack on Dallas, Texas, police officers. “The horrific loss of life that occurred last night in Dallas has shocked us all and serves as a reminder of the dangers that our first responders and shipmates like MA2 Patricio Zamarripa face each and every day,” Braun said. “The Navy family and, indeed, all of America grieve at the senseless loss of MA2 Zamarripa and his fellow police officers. Together they faithfully and honorably served their nation and community and through their devotion to duty will forever stand as a shining example and source of inspiration to all who were fortunate enough to have known them. They and their families will remain in our thoughts and prayers.”
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MC3 Shelby Tucker The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) is part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.
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The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), with the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), entered the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility, July 3. While in theater, more than 4,000 Sailors and Marines of the Wasp ARG and 22nd MEU will train with
international militaries and help ensure naval superiority in the area of responsibility. The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) is the flagship of the Wasp ARG and is deployed for the first time in over 10 years. After a rigorous training cycle and upgrades to the ship’s combat systems, the » See WASP | A7
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New Navy, Old Tar By MC3 Cole Keller USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Public Affairs MEDITERRANEAN SEA
For nearly three centuries of its existence, the U.S. Navy has kept tradition at the core of its daily operations. The knowledge and know-how of sea farers has been passed down from generation to generation, ensuring that the greatest naval force stays true to its roots. USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) recently gained a wealth of this knowledge when Senior Chief Gunner’s Mate Robert Hyatt, the “Old Tar,” stepped on board. “Tar” is traditionally used as slang for a Sailor. Some say that the word is short for tarpaulins that Sailors used to keep things dry; others say it’s for the tar they used to grease their long hair before battle. While many disagree on where the term came from, it is widely known that an Old Tar is an experienced mariner. In today’s Navy the term is given to the Sailor who has held the Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS) qualification for the longest. “The original process was much different from today, it took me a year to earn ESWS,” Hyatt said. “I stood every watch on the ship, from lighting off boilers to driving the ship. When you stood in front of the commanding officer for your final board, you had to have a detailed knowledge of every component on the ship.” In 1979, when ESWS was originally introduced, it was a qualification that set Sailors apart. It was required to be an E-5 to even begin the program and it was not incorporated in the normal work day. “There were no group trainings, no one held your hand,” Hyatt said. “When working hours ended and you were dog tired, that’s when you studied. It was something you really had to go out of your way to strive for.” The original purpose of ESWS was to create a group of Sailors aboard the ship who were specialists in every department outside their designated field. It’s the same reason every Sailor is required to be qualified in damage control, in the case of an emergency a Sailor qualified for ESWS could fill in for any position on the ship. They even had an entirely separate duty section so that in a dire situation, there would be enough specialists aboard to pull out of port and take the ship to sea.
When Hyatt received his pin he was one of only 15 Sailors qualified out of a crew of 175. With nearly 30 years of service to his country, Hyatt has been all around the world and accomplished a great deal. He was aboard guided-missile frigate USS Stark (FFG 31) when it was hit by an Iraqi missile. He was deployed to Iraq where he came face-to-face with war and was lucky to come home alive. Out of all of his achievements, he stated that receiving ESWS was one of the proudest moments of his career. “I’ll be honest with you, todays ESWS is not the same program that I went through in 1988,” Hyatt said. “When I went through the process, it was about making a small group of Sailors specialists in every field. Nowadays the focus is on giving every Sailor aboard a general knowledge on the ship they live and work on.” Hyatt explained changing the standard of the qualification was a double edged sword. In pushing to qualify more Sailors, it lost a bit of the depth of knowledge. However, it’s not feasible for 5,000 Sailors to stand every single watch on board an aircraft carrier. The most important aspect for Hyatt was that the pride behind earning the right to wear ESWS remained. As the Navy progresses into the future and Sailors rely more on technology and less on the human factor, heritage and traditions are beginning to dissipate. Hyatt explained, unless an effort is made to keep them alive, they could disappear and the Navy could lose a lot of the customs that have been practiced for hundreds of years. “To this very day, I still have my original ESWS pin,” Hyatt said. “It’s a source of pride for me. I believe it’s our duty to keep these traditions alive because we owe it to the men and women who made this the great Navy it is today.” To Hyatt, the pride in being named Old Tar doesn’t come from the glory he receives, but the ability he has to impart on younger Sailors the wisdom he has worked for so long to achieve. “I’m getting old,” Hyatt said. “I’ve done a lot in my time, but my main goal before I get out is to bring back the enthusiasm for ESWS. A respect for naval traditions needs to stay with us because it’s what connects us with the past and us apart from any other Navy in the world.”
America, the Great By MC3 Cole Keller USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Public Affairs MEDITERRANEAN SEA
Often in the Navy, when Sailors are asked why they made such a commitment, they respond with a simple “to serve my country.” Service to the Navy is inevitably service to the U.S., and in reflection on the meaning of the 4th of July the depth of that sacrifice can clearly be seen. We carry the same values and mission that our founding fathers implemented nearly two and a half centuries ago. Expressions like freedom, democracy and liberty are thrown around with ease in the Navy and the weight of these words can easily be lost. These words were not given to us freely. They were paid for in struggle, war and blood by men who gave their life to make this country what it is today. The 4th of July commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence – perhaps the most powerful document in American history. In the late 1700s the American colonies faced an unjust political system and a tyrannical leader who ruled them from thousands of miles away. Throughout the 18th century, American colonists began to grow weary of the rules and taxation that came from across an ocean to pay for foreign wars and distant debts. Tensions arose over the course of the American Revolution, and the general consensus of the colonies was to come together under a single motive. They decided after “a long train of abuses ... it [was] their right, it [was] their duty, to throw off such Government.” When the 56 delegates of the 2nd Continental Congress convened in a meeting room in Philadelphia, they were dedicating their lives to freedom from an oppressive government. To the British Empire that lorded over them, the document was seen as treasonous and the colonists mere rebels. Committing a signature to that worn parchment was a bold statement to the king. They knew if America was not able to solidify its independence and they were not able to rise up against a cruel ruler, they would be punished with little mercy. They were the organizers of one of the greatest rebellions in history and if they could not secure their liberty, they would surely be dealt death.
The founders of this great nation hung their reputations, power, and ultimately their lives on the line to ensure that the land they now called home would be founded on the belief that “all men were created equal.” Freedom has never come without cost, and even now 240 years later we pay a price to not only maintain a state led by the people, but to ensure our interests abroad are protected by those same values. We as a country once again have experienced abuse from cruel and oppressive organizations. While we may not fear taxation without representation, there are groups in the world which aim to destroy America and its values. As men and women of the armed forces, the Sailors of aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) must carry on the principles laid out in the foundation of the Declaration of Independence. In modern times, the effective implementation of liberty and justice no longer requires the brutal battlefield war of the American Revolution, but there is still a human toll attached to the fighting. With the progression of technology and the inherent nature of the Navy, the majority of Sailors are kept directly out of harm’s way, far from the fire fight.
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MARMC READIES PATROL BOATS OF THE FUTURE By Douglas Denzine Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center Public Affairs NORFOLK
Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) oversaw the successful completion of a continuous maintenance availability of the MK VI Patrol Boat 1202, which got underway July 5, from Colonna’s Shipyard in Norfolk. The craft, operated by Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS) 4, is the first of its kind and one of six crafts that will be shared amongst the fleet to ensure support across all areas of naval responsibility. “While dry-docked at Colonna’s Shipyard, the boat underwent cleaning to its fuel, sewage and potable water tanks with the hull being repainted for preservation,” Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) Type Desk Officer Lt. Cmdr. John Brown said. “The [boat’s] Hamilton propulsion jets were also overhauled by replacing the seals, washers, and anodes to prevent rusting.” In addition, a few areas of the ship underwent reinforcement welding to ensure the integrity of the boat while on its journey abroad. As a part of the MK VI’s preparation for its upcoming mission, it was also dry-docked in midJune at Dynamic dry dock
about the patrol boat The MK VI is a versatile and important part of the Navy’s advanced technology defense system. These boats can provide stealth-like structural security for buildings along the waterfront and can execute long distance support missions, which may require the craft to travel as far as 600 nautical miles without refueling.
(AFDL 6) located at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. “This was a culmination of 18 months of work and preparation,” MARMC’s Dynamic Commanding Officer Lt. Edward Menezes said. “The Dynamic crew had never brought in a craft like this one before, and they effectively set up a new shore power rig as well as executed a new block build to bring the boat safely into dry dock.” This block build will prove important if the ship suffers casualties while abroad and needs to be dry-docked for emergent repairs, explained Brown. “If the ship needs to be docked overseas for any reason, what we accomplished
MC1 Julie Matyascik A MK VI Patrol Boat attached to Coastal Riverine Squadron 4 approaches the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during wet well operations. The MK VI patrol boat is an 85-foot craft arranged with an ergonomically designed pilothouse, covered fly bridge, re-configurable main deck cabin and below-deck accommodations. Sailors inspect a MK VI patrol boat attached to Coastal Riverine Squadron 4 during wet well operations on board the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5).
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today gave us the data needed to be able to replicate its docking in the future without having to waste time and resources figuring it out on the fly,” Brown said. “Dynamic was great helping to accomplish this goal and has
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given us outstanding support throughout the entire process.” With evolving work packages and continuous changes in schedules, Dynamic’s flexibility in operation makes it a great resource for the new
patrol boats. “We demonstrated that the dock build works; moving forward, we can bring more MK VIs to Dynamic to assist with maintenance and repairs,” Menezes said. “The crew and support that exist at
this dry dock is outstanding – we are always here to ensure our ships on the waterfront are mission ready.” The Navy is set to receive another MK VI on the East coast this fall, with Dynamic being the primary repair platform available to the craft. “The mission of these craft is to serve as high speed vessel escorts,” Brown said. “They operate in at various locations to protect U.S. assets. Additionally, they can be modified to support other mission requirements set by the operational commanders.” MARMC will continue to work with several of the CRSs and NECC to ensure the readiness of future MK VIs in the region. For more news from MidAtlantic Regional Maintenance Center, visit www.navy. mil/local/nssa/.
A4 | www.flagshipnews.com | The Flagship | 7.14.2016 Ship’s Serviceman 2nd Class Arhin Edward fires a .50 caliber machine gun during a live fire exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guidedmissile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67). Cole is conducting routine training and operations in preparations for its upcoming deployment with the George H.W. Bush Strike Group.
Big transition coming for two Mason Sailors By FC3 Cody J. Fischer USS Mason Public Affairs MEDITERRANEAN SEA
Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87), assigned to the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (CSG), are ready to face a new challenge. During the next few months, the crew members will say goodbye to Mason as they transition back to civilian life. Two of those Sailors have been accepted into NCAA Division I schools. Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Blake Nations will depart Mason in July and attend the University of Mississippi in the fall to pursue a degree in civil engineering. “I have a feeling of accomplishment,� Nations said. “During my six years of active duty, I have accomplished nearly all of my professional and personal goals while enlisted, and the final goal that I set for myself was to be accepted into the University of Mississippi for civil engineering. I have proven to myself and my friends that while in the Navy you can have unparalleled personal growth and accomplish any goals that you set.� Logistic Specialist 3rd Class Steven Vaughan is also making big plans for once he becomes a civilian. Vaughan will be attending Pennsylvania State University in State College, Pennsylvania. “Getting accepted to an NCAA Division I school was an incredible feeling,� Vaughan said. “In high school, I never reached a 3.0 grade point average. I slacked off way too much, so my dreams of wrestling for some big university never seemed reachable.� Vaughan was selected for several wrestling trials all over the country, including All-Navy Wrestling. “After being on board USS Mason for four years, I know without a doubt I can graduate on the honor roll or even the Dean’s list,� Vaughan said. “There is only so much the civilian world can do that the Navy has not already prepared me for.� College is a transition that the Navy promotes and encourages. The Montgomery GI Bill is a key factor in enlisting civilians with the promise of financial compensation or significant assistance with college tuition and fees in return for honorable active-duty service. Mason will say goodbye to these two Sailors with a full heart, confident they will again succeed and take the Navy core values of honor, courage and commitment wherever they go. Eisenhower CSG is deployed to the U.S. Fifth and Sixth fleets in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. For more news from USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), visit http://www.navy.mil/local/cvn69/.
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COLE COMPLETES LIVE-FIRE EXERCISE By MCSN Brianna K. Green George H.W. Bush Strike Group Public Affairs ATLANTIC OCEAN
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) completed a live-fire exercise, June 30, during a group sail in preparation for its upcoming deployment with the George H.W. Bush Strike Group. As part of the exercise, Cole fired approximately 1300 rounds from its MK 15 Phalanx close-in weapons system
(CIWS) at a remote-controlled small vessel off Cole’s port side. “CIWS is one of our countermeasures for a hostile threat,� Cole’s gunnery officer Ensign Travis Greenaway said. “When the target comes close to the Cole we can practice engaging while we are moving at a very high speed. We train and practice how we fight, so we are prepared for any situation.� According to Fire Controlman 2nd Class Amber Henderson, CIWS re-
quires more than seven hours of maintenance before it can be fired. “Yesterday we had a pre-fire checklist to complete; this has to be done 24 hours in advance,� Henderson said. “The checklist includes a dry fire, in which we make sure the gun speed looks okay.� The training exercise gave Cole’s watchstanders the opportunity to practice with a live target allowing the controller to track, lock and fire on a target, said Henderson. This is important because of how sensitive the control can be.
Lincoln celebrates LGBT Pride Month By MCSN Jacques-Laurent Jean-Gilles USS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs NEWPORT NEWS, VA.
Sailors aboard aircraft USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) participated in a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) pride month celebration and cake-cutting ceremony on the ship’s mess decks, June 30. The ceremony, hosted by Lincoln’s Diversity Committee, featured a speech from Lincoln’s Commanding Officer Capt. Ronald Ravelo, highlighting the importance of gender diversity.
Chief Yeoman Jessica Sharrar said she’s proud to see the changes made in the military to encourage acceptance. “I’m happy to know that this [LGBT pride] can be celebrated,� Sharrar said. “Focusing on a person’s ability is what’s important.� Quartermaster 3rd Class Lashanda Hinton also expressed joy that LGBT pride is being celebrated. “It makes me feel good and happy to know that my command shows that they care about all types of people,� Hinton said. “It makes work much easier, more relaxed and promotes mission readiness.
Lincoln’s chain of command believes equality is critical in the Navy. “Equality in all our services have led us to a more effective force,� Lincoln’s Command Master Chief Lee Salas said. Lincoln is undergoing a Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) at Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries. It is the fifth ship of the Nimitz-class to undergo a RCOH, a major life-cycle milestone. For more news from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), visit www.navy. mil/local/cvn72/.
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NavyMedicine After life-saving surgery Truman Sailor returns to sea Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Brandon Stevenson, left, Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Phillip Munoz, and other aviation ordnancemen assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA 25) unload ordnance from an F/A-18C Hornet aboard aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).
By MC3 Bobby J. Siens USS Harry S. Truman Public Affairs MEDITERRANEAN SEA
As aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) begins its return to homeport, one Sailor aboard will be able to see his son celebrate his 10th birthday due to the heroic actions of Truman’s surgeon. On Dec. 10, 2015, a combination of rare events led to Truman’s surgeon Lt. Cmdr. Diego Vicente performing an uncommon esophageal repair surgery – never before done at sea – to save the life of Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Brandon Stevenson, assigned to the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25. “Stevenson reported to medical having a pre-existing esophageal surgery that was recently complicated by an episode of vomiting, where he blew open his previous surgical repair and his stomach ended up in his chest,” Vicente said. “His stomach twisted on itself and cut off the blood supply to the portion of the stomach where it meets the esophagus.” Vicente said achalasia – a condition in which the muscles of the lower part of the esophagus fail to relax, preventing food from passing into the stomach – is rare. The repair surgery, and this complication are also rare. Stevenson’s case was a combination of three very rare events. “In our world that is a nightmare,” Vicente said. “From a surgical standpoint [inside the abdomen] is one of the worst places to operate, especially while redoing
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a surgery.” Prior to reporting to medical Stevenson continued to work, but when his health did not improve, he knew something wasn’t normal. “I was still working for a couple of days after I got sick,” Stevenson said. “I couldn’t keep down any food or water, but I was just toughing it out. I thought that maybe it was just a virus or something bad I ate. When I finally couldn’t take the pain anymore I told my shop something wasn’t right. I rarely ever get sick so they knew something had to be wrong. That’s when I finally came down to medical.” After Stevenson was examined, his X-rays showed the twist of his stomach had
progressed to the point where a portion of his stomach was about to die. “The combination of how much pain he was in, the x-rays, and the fact he was vomiting blood told me we didn’t have enough time to send him to the next hospital,” Vicente said. “If he had waited the 4-6 hours it takes for a medical evacuation, his risk of mortality would have been extremely high.” Thanks to the quick decision-making and actions by Vicente and his surgical team, they were able to save Stevenson and prevent him from having lifelong complications following the surgery. “When I came down to medical I was in so much pain I was ready to give up,”
Stevenson said. “If [Vicente] didn’t intervene, I wouldn’t be here today. If it wasn’t for him making critical decisions during the surgery, I would have never been able to eat by mouth again.” This was the first time this emergency procedure has been performed on a warship at sea. Vicente said his training prepared him for this type of situation. “My mentor literally trained me for this,” Vicente said. “When I was going through training everyone says ‘oh that will never happen.’ Everyone balks at the idea of being out in the middle of the ocean by yourself and something like this happens. But it did happen, and that’s one thing that sets
military medicine apart – we are trained for the worst case scenario in austere environments, and because of that I was successful.” Following the 9-hour operation, Stevenson was flown back to the U.S. to recover at a military hospital in Bethesda, Maryland. “The recovery time was two months,” Stevenson said. “It was pretty painful. I had to eat and drink through a tube into my stomach. It was frustrating, but I tried to keep positive the whole time.” Stevenson said during his time spent in the hospital he got a new sense of motivation from an unexpected place. “During my recovery I was surrounded by other military members who were recover-
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ing from serious injuries, and they were staying positive,” Stevenson said. “That helped me stay positive and motivated me to come back and finish what I started.” Stevenson was given two options at the end of his recovery period – medically retire or take new shore duty orders in the U.S. Instead, he fought to return to Truman and finish his sixth deployment. “What drove me to come back is I always finish what I start,” Stevenson said. “I wanted to get back into the fight. I wouldn’t have felt right taking the option to not come back. I wanted to come back to my shipmates that I helped train for this deployment and finish it with them.” On Feb. 18, Stevenson rejoined Truman to finish the deployment he started. “In six years of surgical residency training, you think about this moment when you are going to be challenged in a surgical case,” Vicente said. “Stevenson was that moment for me. Greeting him on the flight deck when he returned was one of the best moments of my life. There is nothing like seeing a Sailor back in the fight.”
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MC2 Karl Anderson Sailors watch as aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) transits the Strait of Gibraltar.
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Some of the greatest explorers, like Ferdinand and Columbus, have used this strait in their journeys. I’m honored, as a navigator, to be able to say I’ve gone through it.” -Quartermaster 2nd Class Daniel Searfoss
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Truman transits Strait of Gibraltar By MC3 Anthony Flynn USS Harry S. Truman Public Affairs ATLANTIC OCEAN
Aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) transited the Strait of Gibraltar, July 2. The Strait of Gibraltar sits between the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, dividing southern Europe and northern Africa. “It’s one of the most historic straits in the world,” Quartermaster 2nd Class Daniel Searfoss said. “Some of the greatest explorers, like Ferdinand and Columbus, have used this strait in their journeys. I’m honored, as a navigator, to be able to say I’ve gone through it.” This is the second time Truman has transited the strait; however, this time there are some key differences. “When we transited the strait on our way out here it was during the night,” Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Giacomo Zach said. “They didn’t open up the flight deck to the crew and there wasn’t a whole lot that you could see. This time we had great weather and visibility so you could see Spain, Morocco and the Rock [of Gibraltar].”
The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) transits to the Atlantic Ocean. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on an 8-month deployment to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.
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Strait transits can be a challenge and demand a lot of attention to detail throughout the entire evolution. “When the ship’s in open water we can just maneuver around stuff,” Searfoss said. “In straits we’re locked on course. Every movement we make requires early communication, and any time we have to get off track could create a hazard for us.” The strait is 7.7 nautical miles wide at its narrowest point with heavy traffic consisting of ferries, merchants and fishing boats from both continents. “This strait is a little wider than some of the others we’ve gone through, but there’s quite a bit of activity,” Zach said. “We did have incidents where people tested the ship’s boundaries and our [helicopters] had to get involved.” Truman’s Security department provides increased protection around the ship as an additional safety measure during the transit. “We man the .50-calibers and [M240 machine guns],” Master-at-Arms 1st Class Thomas Powers said. “We’re extra cautious of our surroundings. Even small boats can be a threat to us.” Completing the transit and entering the Atlantic Ocean was a major milestone and one
MC3 Adelola Tinubu Sailors secure a stopper on an anchor chain in the fo’c’sle aboard aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).
of the final evolutions of this deployment. “The Strait of Gibraltar was the entrance and exit for this deployment,” Searfoss said. “Making this transit means we are on our way out. The next time any of us see land it
will be Norfolk.” Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is currently on an 8-month deployment to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.
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MAHAN CONDUCTS VBSS BOARDING EXERCISES
MC1 Rafael Martie Guided-missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG 72) transits the Atlantic Ocean.
By Lt. j.g. Michael Murphy USS Mahan Public Affairs ATLANTIC OCEAN
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG 72) conducted visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) exercises in preparation for its upcoming deployment as part of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 2, July 3. Mahan is part of the group sail in order to improve atsea interoperability with other Destroyer Squadron 22 and CSG-2 assets. VBSS encompasses boarding and maritime interdiction operations that may occur while on deployment. “Our VBSS team has been working tirelessly to meet all of the training requirements necessary to certify our team,” Mahan’s VBSS officer Lt. j.g. Samir Shaikh said. “Our team experienced a large turnover of personnel following our latest deployment,” Shaikh said. “The team’s hard work and countless hours spent training have prepared them for the situations that may arise during the upcoming deployment.” Participating in the exercises with Mahan are Training Support Vessels Hugo (TSV-2) and Narragansett (TSV-4). The VBSS exercises are one of many warfare areas of the integration phase of group sail. Mahan is underway conducting routine training and operations in preparation for its upcoming deployment with the George H.W. Bush Strike Group. For more news from USS Mahan (DDG 72), visit www. navy.mil/local/ddg72/. For more news from USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), visit www.navy.mil/local/cvn77/.
WASP | Ship deployed for first
time in more than a decade Continued from A1 ship and its crew arrive equipped to exercise all of its capabilities. “We have been preparing for months for this deployment. Our crew is ready and our ship is ready. We are here to complete any mission that our nation calls upon us to carry out.” Wasp Commanding Officer Capt. Andy Smith said. ARG’s are capable of a variety of operations from antipiracy to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. “This ARG is here to advance the security of the 6th Fleet maritime environment. The Sailors and Marines aboard our ships will be working and training alongside international partners and they will be ensuring that these seas remain free to international commerce.” Commodore of Amphibious Squadron 6 Capt. F. Byron Ogden said. The Wasp ARG is comprised of Amphibious Squadron 6, the 22nd MEU, Wasp, amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) and dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41). Also embarked on the Wasp ARG are Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 22, Fleet Surgical Team 2, Tactical Air Control Squadron 22, Assault Craft Unit 4, and Beach Master Unit 2. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied, joint, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. For more news from Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, visithttp://www.navy.mil/ local/naveur/.
US Navy foreign liaison officer program fosters lasting relationships From U.S. Fleet Forces Public Affairs NORFOLK
U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF) hosted liaison officers from four partner navies who coordinate operations and exercises while learning about the U.S. Navy and building long-term relationships. Established in 1979 under commander in chief of U.S. Atlantic fleet, the foreign liaison officer (FLO) program provides partner navies of the Americas a cooperative insight into U.S. Navy operations, personnel, plans and policies. “The foreign liaison officers come here and witness how we organize, train and equip for the challenges and issues that we typically deal with,” USFF Fleet Policy and International Engagement Division Director Christopher Melhuish said. “This provides them the opportunity to use some of those experiences later when they return to their respective navies.” The Brazilian navy was the first to fill a liaison post within the program in 1979 and has participated ever since; the FLO program has since expanded to include navies from other South American nations and Mexico. Hand-selected officers of partner navies, accompanied by family members, serve a two-year tour at USFF in Norfolk. During their time in Hampton Roads, both the FLOs and their families experience many aspects of American military and civilian life. “This program gives each of the families a chance to learn more about us as a Navy, and more importantly, to learn about America, and who we are as a people,” Melhuish said. “I think we have been very successful in making lasting friendships – I’ve seen so many emotional farewells at Norfolk’s airport over the years that it’s clear to me we are doing the right thing. And with today’s social media, it becomes much easier for our former liaison officers and their families to stay in touch with friends made here in Virginia. ” USFF Chilean navy Liaison Officer Cmdr. Jorge Toso and his family are the newest members to travel to the U.S. under the FLO program, having arrived in December 2015. “The program has given me the opportunity to learn about the U.S. Navy’s organiza-
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tion and its naval culture,” Toso noted. Toso is accompanied by his wife, Geraldine and their three children. “My wife discovered the Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (SACT) Officers’ Partners’ Club (SOPC), where she has met so many people that will help her learn new things and become more comfortable while being here,” Toso said. The SOPC provides a valuable selfhelp and networking environment to foreign military spouses living in the Hampton Roads area. The meetings, which include themed luncheons, cooking classes and English conversation sessions, help ease the transition into a new culture. “Thanks to this program I have been able to make new friends and exchange different experiences with them,” said Toso’s wife, Geraldine. “Also, I am learning English and we, as a family have had the opportunity to visit many interesting and different places of this beautiful country.” Each school-aged child typically enrolls at a local school, where they experience their own immersion in American teaching, sports, clubs and culture. USFF command Peruvian navy Liaison Officer Cmdr. Humberto Martinez arrived at the command in March 2015 with his wife, Fiorela and their 3 children. “My main objective for being here is to help the relationship between our two navies,” Martinez said. “This opportunity lets me see the U. S. Navy in many ways that will help me achieve what I came here for.” The FLO program offers a robust schedule of activities and tours of naval facilities and areas of interest, providing a broad view of coordinated naval operations. “We have had the opportunity to take many trips within the United States thanks to this program,” said Martinez. “We have visited Mayport, Fla., Millington, Tenn., the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, and even Washington D.C. This Navy is a huge and professional Navy, so the perspective we get from this program gives us a huge open door to learn and take this knowledge back to our country to make it better, make it stronger.” USFF command Mexican navy Liaison Officer Capt. Saul Bandala
reflected on his tour here as he approaches his departure in July. Bandala is accompanied by his wife, Maria their twin teenagers, who attended Princess Anne High School. “It has been a unique and wonderful experience to have been selected by the Mexican navy as its liaison officer at U.S. Fleet Forces command,” said Bandala. “I believe that this program allows each one of the officers from the participating countries to serve our navies and support U.S. Fleet Forces command to the best of our capabilities. It also increases our professional knowledge of the U.S. Navy and cultural awareness of the United States, while fostering trust and building lifelong friendships.” “I am certain that what I have learned during this tour will be useful in the future to better understand and support the dynamic relationship between the Mexican navy and the U.S. Navy. From a personal perspective, my family and I are very grateful for the wonderful opportunity that we’ve had,” Bandala concluded. “The foreign liaison officer program is just one part of a larger navy to navy engagement effort conducted by the U.S. Navy,” Melhuish said. “I have been involved in the program at this headquarters for fourteen years now – long enough to see some of the former liaison officers make senior flag rank in their navies. We are getting hand-picked navy officers sent here to learn how we do business. This program – and other Navy programs like it – provides incredible value. In the end, we are best served by being able to reinforce the strong and enduring bonds of friendship among our navies.” Lt. Cmdr. Collin Fox, who manages the day-to-day operations of the program, echoed Melhuish. “It’s a great opportunity for everyone involved, both personally and professionally, and the relationships formed here continue for years to come. That pays great dividends for each nation represented.” USFF trains, certifies and provides combat-ready Navy forces to combatant commanders that are capable of conducting prompt, sustained naval, joint, and combined operations in support of U.S. national interests.
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SAILORS TEACH DJIBOUTIANS ENGLISH U.S. Navy Sailors forward deployed to Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti, volunteered their time to teach ‘would be’ Djiboutian air traffic controllers aviation English. See B5
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Self defense test ship completes test trials using
100 percent alternative fuel By Brian Melanephy Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division Public and Congressional Affairs
Louisiana Gold gives tour to ‘Boy of the Year’
PORT HUENEME, CALIF.
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division’s (NSWC PHD) Self Defense Test Ship (SDTS), the former spruance-class destroyer USS Paul F. Foster (DD 964) went underway for final-phase testing of two alternative fuels. The SDTS traveled to San Diego, where it took on approximately 30,000 gallons of two types of alternative fuels. The ship then proceeded on a normal cruise, demonstrating that the alternative fuels could function as a drop-in replacement, requiring no changes to equipment or operating procedures. The two fuels were developed using different methods: Synthetic Iso-Paraffin (SIP) and Catalytic Hydrothermolysis Conversion Diesel (CHCD). SIP is a fuel derived from alternative feedstock and blended with militarygrade petroleum-based fuel, known as F-76, with 20 percent non-petroleum sourced. CHCD is a military grade drop-in replacement for traditional F-76 that is 100 percent non-petroleum sourced. “The goal is to qualify as many alternative fuel sources as possible,” inservice engineer with Naval Surface Warfare Command, Philadelphia Division, Diane Mattingly said. “A range of operational fuel sources will give our mission planners and commanders increased operational flexibility.” The objective of this particular test was twofold; first, to demonstrate that these alternative fuels are drop-in replacements for petroleum-sourced F-76 meaning they require no equipment modifications or operational modifications by the crew; second, to ensure that approved alternatively-sourced fuels perform equally to, or better than, existing petroleumsourced fuels. For this mission, the alternativelysourced fuels were loaded into the two » See FUEL | B7
Top photo: The former spruance-class destroyer Paul F. Foster anchored off the southern coast of California. Paul F. Foster serves as the new Self Defense Test Ship for Naval Surface Warfare Center.
By MCC Kenneth G. Takada Submarine Group 9 Public Affairs SILVERDALE, WASH.
MCC Kenneth G. Takada Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Louisiana’s (SSBN 743) Gold crew Commanding Officer Cmdr. Melvyn Naidas presents Hunter Smith, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Boy of the Year, with a plaque from the crew during a tour of the submarine at Naval Base Kitsap — Bangor, Washington. Smith, who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at age two, was declared cancer-free in 2012 and aspires to become a Sailor when he grows up.
Not many 9-year-olds get an opportunity to tour an active submarine, but the Gold crew of Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) provided Hunter Smith, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Boy of the Year, with a tour of the submarine at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Washington, June 28. Smith was diagnosed with
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, a cancer of the white blood cells in 2008, at the age of two. He completed 3 1/2 years of treatment – which included three surgeries, daily rounds of chemotherapy, and spinal taps – and he has been successfully out of treatment since 2012. In May, he was honored as the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Boy of the Year through a process which included a list of children who were also similarly afflicted. » See TOUR | B7
An aerial view of Naval Support Activity Bethesda.
FRCSW Sailor helps suicidal man From Fleet Readiness Center Southwest Public Affairs SAN DIEGO, CALIF.
While others drove on by, Lt. Jordan Walma had to stop. As the level II legal officer and 400 division officer at Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW), Walma knew something wasn’t right the previous morning as he rode his motorcycle to work. Crossing the Coronado Bridge to North Island, he saw someone running from the number two lane toward the bridge’s edge. Believing there was an accident he slowed down to anticipate a stopping point of vehicles. That’s when he found the lone pedestrian walking toward the mid-span of the bridge. “I could tell he was distraught as he was crying as he was walking and I thought, ‘I can’t let this guy go. I need » See HERO | B7
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NSAB receives SECNAV Platinum Energy Award, opens new energy resource By Andrew Damstedt Naval Support Activity Bethesda Public Affairs BETHESDA, MD.
Naval District Washington Commandant Rear Adm. Yancy B. Lindsey presented Naval Support Activity Bethesda (NSAB) with an award for its energy initiatives and helped open a new ground source heat pump during a ribbon cutting ceremony, July 6. The 2015 Secretary of the Navy Platinum Energy Award was awarded to NSAB for its improvements in energy conservation, including a 42.8 percent energy reduc-
tion from 2003-2014 and a 35.6 percent water reduction from 2007-2014. NSAB also saved $10 million in fiscal year 2014 through its energy projects and an energy behavioral campaign. When he was given the task of improving the base’s energy program three years ago, NSAB Installation Energy Manager William Ortega-Ortiz said it took him all of two minutes to realize that they were extremely deficient as an installation in energy conservation. » See AWARD | B7
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Heroes atHome Big Victor (right) and Lisa Smith Molinari (below).
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The Middle Aged Woman and the Sea By Lisa Smith Molinari Military spouse contributor
Thanks to a guy named Big Victor, I’m finally free of years of bitter resentment. No, I didn’t put a hit out on anyone – although, Big Victor did seem like he’d be up for that kind of thing – I simply went fishing. Ever since I can remember, I’ve idealized fishing. As an awkward kid, I would search the neighborhood gutters for the slightest trickle of a creek. I’d fashion a fishing pole out of a stick, string, and a safety pin. I’d pack a canteen of lemonade and a little snack – Oatmeal Cream Pies were tasty and doubled as decent bait. To me, catching fish was secondary to experiencing a classic summer pasttime – leaning against a shady tree on the edge of a river, jeans rolled up, bare toes dipped in cool water, waiting patiently for a nibble while communing with nature. Fortunately, I had an active imagination, because my childhood fishing trips mostly took place in a drainage ditch under Route 286 and the only thing I ever caught was a bacterial infection. My family was not into fish-
ing, so other than a few fruitless tries with a rental pole from a pier while on vacation, the opportunity to go on a real fishing trip never presented itself. That is, until the summer of 1978, when my parents arranged to go off-shore fishing. They invited my grandfather, aunt, uncle, cousin and brother. Surely this was my big chance! “Lisa, you’re staying at home with the dog,” I was told. A tiny spark of resentment ignited deep inside. In the summer of 1990, I was at school studying for my law exams, and called to find out how my family’s summer vacation was going. “We’re eating the tuna your brother caught today on our deep sea fishing trip!” I was told, and the embers glowed red. In 1995, a couple years after marrying my Navy husband, Francis, we were living on Fort Ord, just outside of Monterey, California, and the opportunity to go salmon fishing came up. “Nope, you’re eight months pregnant,” I was told, and steam rose from my ears. In 1998 while stationed in Norfolk, there was a bachelor party fishing trip (“No women allowed”) and in 2012 while sta-
tioned in Mayport, Florida, a fishing trip with guys from work (“Who will watch the kids?”) Before I knew it, the spark of resentment had flared into a raging wildfire. But recently, in a strange twist of irony, the chance I’d been waiting for came among the vast urban sprawl of Los Angeles, California. While visiting family there, Francis’ brother, Chris, proposed a five-hour off shore fishing trip. “Fishing?” I blurted, “Seriously? Me too?!” I may not have been an intended invitee, but at that point, Chris had no choice. We boarded the boat in Marina Del Rey, California, looking like idiot tourists with our fanny packs, sunscreened noses, and a cooler with enough snacks and drinks to sustain us for a month. The hulking hispanic deck boss, Big Victor, carried a knife, a gaffing hook, a large gold chain, about 150 excess pounds, and a look on his face that said, “I eat idiot tourists for lunch.” After finding a good spot among the whale watchers and the oil tankers, the crew flung chum over our heads while we set our lines. Four and a half hours later, we thought Francis had finally caught
the big one. His hands shook as he strained to pull in what was surely a 40-pound yellowtail. “It’s kelp,” Big Victor said, and used his gaffing hook to retrieve Francis’ mangled line. I knew I’d be coming home from my first real fishing trip empty handed, but it didn’t matter. The sun on my face, the spritz of chum flying overhead, the bubbles of a cold beverage, and the satisfaction of baiting my own hook had fulfilled my childhood dreams. “Fish on!” I yelled excitedly, just as we were about to haul anchor. “Is it big enough to keep?” I whispered to Big Victor. He nodded his massive head, and with a swipe of his knife, I had two tiny fish fillets to contribute to dinner. I stepped off the boat that day, grateful for my first real fishing trip … … and that there was plenty of spaghetti at home. Currently stationed in Newport, RI, Lisa is a 23-year Navy spouse and mother of three, whose columns appear in military and civilian newspapers nationwide including Stars and Stripes, and on her award-winning blog, themeatandpotatoesoflife.com. Follow Lisa @MolinariWrites.
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summer safety | part 3 of 3
SPORTS, RECREATION & CAMPING By Katie Lange DOD News, Defense Media Activity
Now that your kids are on summer vacation, it’s time for that fun reminder of how to keep them safe outside the confines of school and the house. So far, we’ve discussed heat and fireworks safety, as well as water safety and Zika prevention. But since a lot of kids play sports and go to camps over the summer, we should probably talk about that, too.
Sports/Recreational Activities Playgrounds are a big part of summer. But before you send your child off to the swings and slides, scope out the equipment yourself to make sure it’s age-appropriate and properly maintained. Check for loose or broken screws and adequate surfacing under the equipment. If your kids are under 5, make sure they’re fenced off from the equipment meant for bigger kids. And always keep an eye on them! Concussions don’t just happen to service members and world-class athletes – they can happen to anyone, including bike riders, swimmers, water skiers and volleyball players. If your kids are going to be out biking, make them wear a helmet. While they don’t always prevent concussions, they can cut down on the probability of them. Knee and elbow pads might be useful, too, for any sport.
A lot of team sports also get started in the summer. Make sure you follow safety guidelines for each particular sport, but also remember that it’s hot out there to be running around for long periods of time, so make sure your kid is prepared for the heat.
Camping Summer is one of the most popular times for camping – whether it’s just you and your family out in the woods, at an RV park or at a week-long activity-specific camp for your kids. “Roughing it” in whatever form you choose means there’s a risk for fleas, ticks and mosquitoes. These can lead to diseases like Lyme, Zika or lesser heard-of illnesses, as well as just itchy red welts that are uncomfortable. Plus, you might accidentally bring the bugs home with you, which could be bad news for you, your kids and your pets. To reduce the chance of mosquitoes coming around, get rid of any standing water near your campsite – those are their breeding grounds – wear hats and long-sleeves and use insect repellent. Brands with the chemical DEET (diethyltoluamide) in them often work well. If you’d prefer something more natural, you can get repellents that have lemon eucalyptus oil in them, which can last for two to five hours. Also, try to stick to the trails and pathways provided – don’t wander off into thick forested areas.
Ticks can give people and pets Lyme disease, so make sure you do a tick check on your kids – scanning their arms, neck and legs for ticks, and looking through their hair to make sure none are hiding there. If you happen to find a red bull’s eye on their body, or if you think a tick has been there for more than 36 hours, have a medical professional check them out just in case. Make sure to bring lots of water on your trip since most streams and rivers are untreated water sources. Wild animals are exactly that – wild. They can carry diseases, so don’t let your kids touch, feed or get too close to them. Also, keep your food tightly stored so animals can’t get into your supply. Gas stoves, heaters, lanterns and charcoal grills are useful when camping, but they can produce deadly carbon monoxide (CO). Don’t use fuel-burning appliances, including generators, inside a tent or any enclosed space because they can cause dangerous levels of CO to build up. Lastly, always be ready for something unexpected. Pack a first-aid kit, GPS, map, flashlight, batteries, blankets and any medications your kids might need. Check out security details of your camp location, know who to contact there to report any issues that might come up, and check weather reports before you leave for your trip.
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Navy unveils National Museum of the American Sailor From Naval History and Heritage Command Communication and Outreach Division GREAT LAKES, ILL.
The Great Lakes Naval Museum was officially renamed the National Museum of the American Sailor during a ceremony and sign unveiling at the museum, July 4. The Navy’s top enlisted Sailor, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (AW/NAC) Mike Stevens, was joined by Director of Naval History and Heritage Command retired Rear Adm. Sam Cox, North Chicago Mayor Leon Rockingham, Commanding Officer of Naval Station Great Lakes Capt. James Hawkins, Director of the National Museum of the American Sailor Jennifer Searcy, Ph.D., and representatives from the Great Lakes Naval Museum Foundation and National Museum of the American Sailor Foundation to unveil the new sign in front of the museum. “Dedicated to telling the story of anyone who has ever worn the Navy uniform, this building will do more than house history,” Cox said. “The National Museum of the American Sailor will stand as a place for Sailors, Navy families and proud Americans to learn more about the Navy that serves them by using the history and experiences of our Sailors as the basis for its exhibits.” Cox and Stevens shared the news of the name change with attendees of the Naval
MC1 Eric Lockwood Commanding Officer of Naval Station Great Lakes Capt. James Hawkins, left, Commander of Naval Service Training Command Rear Adm. Stephen C. Evans, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Mike Stevens, Director of the Naval History and Heritage Command Samuel Cox, board member of the National Museum of the American Sailor Foundation David Torma, North Chicago Mayor Leon Rockingham, President of the Great Lakes Naval Museum Foundation Robert Bied and Director of the National Museum of the American Sailor Jennifer Searcy, Ph.D., unveil the new sign in front of the National Museum of the American Sailor, at Great Lakes, Ill., July 4.
Station Great Lakes July Fourth Celebration with a speech and video presentation. The National Museum of the American Sailor name change signals a shift in vision from a regional focus to one that depicts the diverse history of Sailors who have served in the Navy. The name change also reflects the interest of museum visitors, many of whom travel from across the country to attend the basic training graduations at the Navy’s Recruit Training Command. “What may appear as a simple name change to some, for me, marks a recommitment to my shipmates that as a Navy, and as a Nation, we honor the service and sacrifice of all American Sailors,” Stevens said. The National Museum of the American Sailor currently features exhibits on life in Navy boot camp, naval uniforms and traditions, the history of Naval Station Great Lakes, the role of diversity in the Navy and the role of women in the Navy. Over the next two years, the museum will expand its exhibits to introduce visitors to the overall history and role of the Navy and the experiences of American Sailors in the past and today
“I am very excited for this ‘new’ museum, and I welcome you all to visit. Our nation’s history would not be the same if it were not for the millions of American Sailors who have served in the United States Navy,” Cox said. The museum is located in Building 42 just outside the perimeter of Naval Station Great Lakes. Building 42, known as Hostess House, was built in 1942 and served as a visitors and reception center for almost one million American Sailors who came through Great Lakes during World War II. The former Great Lakes Naval Museum was dedicated on Oct. 26, 1996, in Building 158 and opened to the public on Oct. 13, 1997. It became an official Navy Museum in Building 42 in 2009, joining the Naval History and Heritage Command museum enterprise. The National Museum of the American Sailor is one of ten museums in the naval history enterprise. Other museums include: - National Museum of the United States Navy (Washington Navy Yard, D.C.) - National Naval Aviation Museum (Pensacola, Fla.)
- Hampton Roads Naval Museum (Norfolk, Va.) - United States Navy Seabee Museum (Port Hueneme, Calif.) - Submarine Force Library and Museum and Historic Ship NAUTILUS (Groton, Conn.) - Naval Undersea Museum (Keyport, Wash.) - Puget Sound Navy Museum (Bremerton, Wash.) - Naval War College Museum (Newport, R.I.) - United States Naval Academy Museum (Annapolis, Md.) The Naval History and Heritage Command, located at the Washington Navy Yard, is responsible for the preservation, analysis and dissemination of U.S. naval history and heritage. It provides the knowledge foundation for the Navy by maintaining historically relevant resources and products that reflect the Navy’s unique and enduring contributions through our nation’s history and supports the fleet by assisting with and delivering professional research, analysis and interpretive services.
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Navy air traffic controllers teach Djiboutians English
NAVY RELEASES MID-YEAR SRB UPDATE
By MC2 Timothy M. Ahearn Camp Lemonnier Djibouti Public Affairs
From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs
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U.S. Navy Sailors forward deployed to Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti, volunteered their time to teach ‘would be’ Djiboutian air traffic controllers aviation English. Air Operations Officer Lt. Matthew Daniels said the training helps in fulfilling a promise made to assist in the vetting of prospective hires and in keeping to the three tenants of air traffic control. “The three tenants of air traffic control are to execute our mission by providing for the ‘safe, orderly, and expeditious’ flow of traffic,� Daniels said. “This includes coalition aircraft and their missions.� The goal of the U.S. Navy air traffic controllers teaching the course is to prepare their students for the Air Traffic Controller School in Nairobi, Kenya. The curriculum is in accordance with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The classes are given three times a week and are comprised of 16 students. Most of the students are already employees of the Djiboutian Airport. Air Traffic Controller 1st Class Robert Raley covers aviation safety and capabilities, conducts scenario-based training, and stresses the importance of safety to the students. “Teaching Djiboutians English impacts safety tremendously and the best thing about it, is knowing that I am playing a hand in bettering this country’s ability to be better at air-traffic control,� Raley said. The training has been very rewarding for the Sailors involved. The U.S. controllers perform their job on two fronts – as ground controllers for all airfield movements and as liaisons to the Djiboutian air traffic controllers. “English is the universal language of air traffic control,� Daniels said. Improving aviation standards is very important to Djibouti and the U.S. The airspace is truly a co-use airspace and airport. Fully trained and qualified Djiboutian air traffic controllers in the English language are essential to interoperability and safety. Ambouli Airport and Camp Lemonnier leadership have developed a strong and mutually beneficial relationship over the past year. This includes ensuring safety on the airfield. Due to that relationship, along with positive actions taken by the airport’s leadership, there have been tremendous improvements in air traffic control at Ambouli. Taking on this challenge has brought much pride to the Camp Lemmonier Air Operations Department. “In an environment and airspace as challenging as the Horn of Africa, we are extremely proud of our air traffic controllers for taking the initiative upon themselves to reach out to the host-nation controllers and volunteer their time to help improve their Englishspeaking skills.� Daniels said. Camp Lemonnier provides, operates and sustains superior service in support of combat readiness along with security of ships and aircraft detachments and personnel for regional and combat command requirements, enabling operations for the Horn of Africa while fostering positive U.S.-African nation relations. Camp Lemonnier enables the forward operations and responsiveness of U.S. and allied forces in support of Navy Region Europe Africa Southwest Asia’s mission to provide services to the fleet, fighter, and family.
Navy released an update to the Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) award plan July 5 in NAVADMIN 155/16 that includes 25 award level decreases and four skills removed from the list released earlier this year in NAVADMIN 036/16. Eighty-four skills remain unchanged in this update and no skills were added or had award levels increased. NAVADMIN 155/16 also lists 39 skills closed since February when they met their reenlistment quotas. The NAVADMIN contains the complete list of SRB skills award levels with changes. Skill removals and award level decreases take effect 30 days after release of the NAVADMIN.
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Seventy-eight high school students from public, private, and charter schools in the New England area participated in U.S. Naval War College’s (NWC) Starship Poseidon Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Camp, June 26 to July 1. “This program is designed to offer students the opportunity to experience science and technology as real applications in the Navy,� NWC Provost Lewis Duncan said. “The United States currently has a deficit of engineers and scientists and we need them to keep our country on the leading edge of technological progress, so programs like these are an essential investment in our shared future.� The STEM project at
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MCC James E. Foehl Professor and Director of the Gravely Naval Warfare Research Group at U.S. Naval War College (NWC) William F. Bundy speaks with students from Tiverton, Rhode Island, and Portsmouth, Rhode Island, high schools at NWC in Newport, Rhode Island. During the visit, NWC staff stressed the importance and role of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in the Navy.
NWC began in 2012, with the camp’s first group of just 30 students, and it has been steadily growing ever since. “Our approach is to bring different types of students together,� NWC professor, director of the college’s Gravely Naval Warfare Research Group, and program lead of the camp William F. Bundy said. “There are students with backgrounds in physics and chemistry who have taken advanced placement courses. We also bring in students who have not taken those subjects in earnest, so they can talk about STEM programs with
their peers. The students encourage each other. “Each group has an even distribution of students,� program administrator for the camp NWC’s Cmdr. Joseph Santos said. “We make sure there are a proportionate number of students of all grades, backgrounds and genders in each.� During the weeklong camp session, students participated in several interactive projects of their choice, from water filtration experiments to building hydraulic robotic arms. The events were jointly led by six active-duty military
members from the NWC and seven civilian educators from various STEM professions. The students experienced tours of facilities at Naval Station Newport, as well as field trips to the Battleship Cove Naval Heritage Museum, the New England Institute of Technology, Naval Submarine Base New London, and the Naval Undersea Warfare Center. During these trips, students get the opportunity to meet and pose questions to young engineers who work with technology. “These students are being exposed to things that they’ve never seen before,� Santos said. “You can see the incredible interest in them — their fascination. They’re energetic.� At the end of the week, each student received a certificate signifying their completion of the program. In addition, awards were given to students who displayed intellectual potential or peerleadership. Some students who participated in the camp have been accepted to U.S. Naval Academy and Coast Guard Academy programs. “It’s a good program in terms of exposure, and we’ve seen some very positive results,� Bundy said.
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U.S. Naval War College’s senior military analyst for wargaming Peter Pellegrino briefs participants of Joint Military Operations students and faculty after the first of its kind capstone event.
JMO holds first capstone event with new curriculum By Daniel L. Kuester U.S. Naval War College Public Affairs NEWPORT, R.I.
The Joint Military Operations (JMO) department at U.S. Naval War College (NWC) conducted its first capstone educational event employing a new, more maritime and exercise-focused curriculum this month. The coursework for the JMO trimester has been updated this year to include more wargaming and active-learning events. These changes enabled students to gain a deeper understanding, receive better feedback, and have a more interactive learning experience of naval warfare, according to Capt. Richard LaBranche, JMO head and chairman of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff Chair Colin L. Powell Professor of Joint Military Studies at NWC. This was the first time that JMO had asked students write an operations order for a wargame and also receive feedback on how well that order achieved objectives. The goal of the new curriculum is to empower students to have a better understanding of naval theory, naval tactics, operational art, critical thinking and naval warfare. For the capstone wargame, the 300-plus students in the intermediate-level Spruance course were divided into 10 separate Operational Planning Teams of about 30 students each. The teams or seminars were then asked to execute their operations that required them to synthesize
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all they had learned throughout the course. “We wanted them to be able to organize naval forces in order to achieve sea control against a peer competitor, which by their very nature are very skilled and well equipped,” LaBranche said. The wargame was aimed at achieving objectives including sea control in order to conduct an amphibious landing. This required the students to organize and syn-
chronize their Task Forces, to neutralize an enemy, using all their assets including, sea, air, subsurface, cyber and others. The seminars were paired so there were 10 separate wargames operating for the capstone. After all the teams produced their operations orders, they then produced multiple fragmentary orders based on the results of the combat action. The wargame team from NWC then processed and ad-
judicated the orders, and the teams were advised on how they had performed. They then made adjustments for the next round, according to LaBranche. “After the first round, the feedback to the teams was things like ‘One of your surface action groups sustained damage by anti-surface cruise missiles,’” LaBranche said. “Students then wrestled with issues, including fighting with less ships, towing, casualty
evacuation, and protection of the damaged assets. Issues such as personnel recovery, shifting of flagships, and retasking were common. When you get feedback like ‘You lost a national military asset,’ or ‘A ship has gone down and there are sailors floating in the water,’ that’s feedback that makes an impact.” The seminars went through three major clashes at sea, each of which required assessment and the writing of orders.
Naval War College symposium focuses on irregular warfare By Daniel L. Kuester U.S. Naval War College Public Affairs NEWPORT, R.I.
The Center for Irregular Warfare and Armed Groups (CIWAG) at U.S. Naval War College (NWC) hosted its eighth annual symposium, “Complexity and Innovation,” June 28-29. CIWAG’s mission is dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of the challenges presented by irregular warfare and non-state actors in the
21st century. The symposium focuses needed attention on irregular warfare. “Through this forum we ensure that we don’t lose sight of this very dangerous threat,” President of NWC Rear Adm. P. Gardner Howe III, said. The keynote address of the symposium was delivered by retired Army Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn who spoke about winning the global war on terrorism. Flynn has served as director of the Defense Intelligence Agency,
commander of the Joint Functional Component Command for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, and chair of the Military Intelligence Board. Topics of the symposium lectures and discussion panels are carefully chosen for relevancy. “Each year we select topics based on both long-term trends and current events in order to offer our attendees a wide array of interesting and important challenges facing the
United States,” CIWAG co-director Marc Genest said. “This year we are featuring topics ranging from Jihadi propaganda networks, role of social networks in the Syrian civil war, Chinese cyber crime, to issues focusing on maritime irregular warfare such as the role of naval special warfare in countering grey zone conflicts.” Grey zone conflicts are defined as informal wars between states that don’t resemble traditional, conventional conflicts.
“The criteria we use to select speakers are as varied as the topics we discuss. We recruit a diverse group of noted scholars and high-ranking officials from DOD as well as other executive branch departments,” CIWAG co-director Andrea Dew said. “The entire purpose of the symposium is to bring together scholars and operators in order to stimulate interaction between the two communities.”
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EURAFSWA SPEAKS ABOUT SUPPORTING MISSIONS IN UNIQUE AREA By MC2 Joe Bishop Navy Region Europe Africa Southwest Asia Public Affairs NAPLES, ITALY
After 100 days in command of Navy Region Europe Africa Southwest Asia (EURAFSWA), Rear Adm. Rick Williamson spoke about the unique challenge of commanding a region that has an environment of threats that range from hybrid war, terrorism, and low intensity conflict to humanitarian crisis. Williamson previously served as commander of Navy Region Midwest, Navy Region Southeast, and Navy Region Mid-Atlantic, but said this region is definitely different from his previous regional commands. “Navy Region Europe Africa Southwest Asia’s mission sets are the same as [Navy Installations Command] and other regions,” Williamson said. “[Navy Installations Command] provides air operations, port operations, security, safety, Fleet and Family [Support Center], [Morale, Welfare, and Recreation], and housing. In addition to that, we also provide what I like to call ‘the core.’ The core is basically the water, the power, sewage, all the things that basically make a city, which is what are our installations are.” Speaking on the challenges that EURAFSWA faces, Williamson stated the geographic area of operations in EURAFSWA is extensive and covers three continents – Africa, Europe, and Asia. As the persistent shore presence in the area of responsibility (AOR), EURAFSWA cooperates with its host nations to strengthen relationships and bonds to ensure an increase in peace and prosperity throughout the region. “The thing that’s different about [Navy Region Europe Africa Southwest Asia] is where those missions are being performed,” Williamson said. “We rely heavily on our host nation for support. All the nations here have been beneficial and supportive as we do the missions to support NATO and the countries in the gulf.” “The challenges might be a little bit different,” Williamson said. “Instead of the Virginia Beach Police Department or the San Diego Police Department coming to support you, it is really the host nation. My [commanding officers] and staff, on the installations, work very hard to ensure that’s seamless.” As the security provider for forward deployed naval forces, EURAFSWA’s installations provide secure installations to operating
MC3 Taylor A. Elberg Commander of Navy Region Europe Africa Southwest Asia Rear Adm. Rick Williamson is piped aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt.
forces and housing to their families. “We have nine bases in the AOR and soon we’ll have a base in Poland. The AOR is massive so obviously time and distance is one of our challenges,” Williamson said. “But one of the things that we do, just like in the regions I had in [continental United States], we support the fleet, the fighter, and the family.” Williamson also spoke about the difference between a program-focus versus a missionfocus within Navy Installations Command. “When we speak air operations the fleet understands that as runways, the lighting, the air traffic controllers, the hangars, the ability to do maintenance on the ground on the airplane, [and] port operations,” Williamson said. “All those things are very critical to the fleet. We need to talk that language to them. That’s the mission language. The program
language is what I need to secure the resources to generate those things – taking the mission sets and breaking them down into the programs so that we can communicate back to the states to ensure that we have the resources necessary to meet those missions. I think my job as a region commander and my staff’s job is to be that translator.” The capability of the shore installations allows U.S. and Allied forces in the region to maintain the right presence where and when they are needed. “I’ve been absolutely impressed by the regional staff here and all the installations,” Williamson said. “Obviously they take their jobs very seriously. One of the things that is very interesting to me is that not only do we support the Navy, but we support the other services as well – the Army, the Air Force
and the Marine Corps. They all operate off our installations. In addition to that a lot of our installations have family members. So our ability to provide a safe environment for those platforms to operate is really critical to us. The region staff and the region take this very seriously.” The regional commanders have been developing relationships that are important to the missions of U.S. operations in the EURAFSWA area. “I’m very proud of the [commanding officers] here,” Williamson said. “They work very hard maintaining the relationships within the fence line and also outside the fence line, which is critical to their success.” For more news from Commander, Navy Region Europe Africa Southwest Asia visit: www.navy.mil/local/cnre/.
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7.14.2016 | The Flagship | www.flagshipnews.com | B7 Commanding officer of submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) Capt. Mark A. Prokopius, left, and Officer-InCharge aboard Emory S. Land Military Sealift Command Civilian Mariner Michael S. Flanagan pose on the forecastle of Emory S. Land, showcasing a newly received plaque after winning the Fiscal Year 2015 Chief of Naval Operations Environmental Quality Award for the Afloat 2015 Military Sealift Command category.
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energy, water reduction Continued from B1 So for the past three years, NSAB has made several improvements including the installation of new LED light fixtures in several buildings and outside lighting areas, implementing energy conservation projects into future construction and renovations such as the new ground source heat pump. The installation has 44 energy projects, scheduled for 2013-2018, that will result in an estimated $16 million in savings. “The savings are completely off the chart right now,” Ortega-Ortiz said. In addition to being good for the environment, energy conservation helps with the warfighting effort by saving dollars, Lindsey told the assembled audience. “Those are resources that can be pumped back into ships and airplanes that we need in the Navy,” Lindsey said. Changing the culture is a big part of energy savings, he emphasized.
“When you don’t sign those [power and water bills], you don’t tend to be as conscious of it as you are at home or elsewhere,” Lindsey said. “Getting people to think a different way, not having a string of lights in your office or not everybody having a little refrigerator under their desk to keep their soda cold – it’s little things like that that make a difference.” Jones commended those involved with reducing NSAB’s energy consumption. “I’m encouraging you all to continue the stewardship we’ve done thus far and to be very efficient and creative in our energy conservation efforts,” Jones said. The $8.2 million ground source heat pump project replaced the current heating, ventilation and cooling system at the Child Development Centers with one that is high-efficiency, includes renewable energy, and will result in an estimated $516,000 in annual savings, according to OrtegaOrtiz.
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collaborative effort among branches, commands Continued from B1 gas-turbine engines and the two gasturbine generators. The test period lasted approximately 12 hours along the Southern California Coast, while returning to Port Hueneme. While under the power of the alternatively-sourced fuels the ship successfully completed multiple engine starts and speed changes. There were no mechanical, operational or qualitative differences when operating on either fuel. The data collected from the trial will be fully analyzed and coupled with borescope results into a final report. In-service Engineers, Martin Quinones and Diane Mattingly from NSWC Philadelphia Division embarked with the SDTS to monitor operations and ensure the alternativelysourced fuels performed as intended. Quinones and Mattingly monitored the performance of the gas-turbine engines while running on F-76, prior to taking on the alternatively-sourced fuels, to establish a baseline for further monitoring when the other fuels were in use. Prior to testing aboard the SDTS, the fuels went through fit-for-purpose, component and full-scale engine testing. The component and full-scale engine testing included performance tests to determine the combustion quality and emissions. The project was a collaborative effort involving the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy Energy Office (DASN Energy), Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), NSWC PHD and NSWC Philadelphia Division. “These trials would not have been successful without the combined support from DASN Energy, NSWC PHD, NSWC Philadelphia Division, NAVAIR, NAVSUP and DLA,” Mattingly said.
Each organization that provided support to the test is involved in either Department of Defense or Department of the Navy energy initiatives. The SDTS is an asset of NSWC PHD. An all-civilian Port Hueneme crew of approximately 40 personnel operated the vessel while underway. Approximately 70 additional personnel rode the vessel in support of the test. NSWC Philadelphia Division has been involved in fuel testing from the start as the lead for the fit-for-purpose, component and full-scale engine testing, which was conducted in a laboratory setting. Quinone rode the ship in 2011 for the first platform test and has been involved in the project from the very beginning. Test and evaluation and in-service engineering are aligned with NSWC PHD’s mission statement and the SDTS continues to be a platform which supports the future of the Fleet. Since 1963, NSWC PHD has provided highly-skilled personnel and stateof-art facilities and assets to develop and support the Navy’s surface ship warfare systems. In October 2009, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus directed the Navy to decrease its reliance on fossil fuels and set the goal of at least 50 percent of the Navy’s energy consumption coming from alternative sources by 2020. The alternative fuels were to come from non-food sources, be compatible with all existing hardware and not compromise performance, handling or safety. The use of alternativelysourced fuels would improve the Navy’s energy independence and lessen environmental impact. In 2011, the SDTS tested 15,000 gallons of a 50/50 blend of fuel and it was a success. There were no adverse effects in the gas path of the gas turbines. The fuel was tested in one of the SDTS’ ship-generator sets and one propulsion engine.
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meeting the captain Continued from B1 Smith wants to become a Sailor when he grows up, so through the coordination of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Washington and Alaska Chapter and the Navy, a tour of the Louisiana was arranged for him. The tour included visiting the torpedo room, missile compartment, crew’s mess, navigation and control, the crew’s berthing and the chief petty officers’ quarters to get a taste of life as a submariner. His visit to the submarine concluded with a stop at the captain’s stateroom where Louisiana’s Gold Commanding Officer Cmdr. Melvyn Naidas presented him with an admi-
ral’s command ball cap, his personal challenge coin, the Chief’s Quarter’s coin, and a custom-made plaque from the crew of Louisiana Gold. “This boy is easily the bravest person on board,” Naidas said. “In his short life, he’s overcome a lot and it’s tours like these that are my favorite – when we get a chance to show heroes like Hunter what it is that we do.” “My favorite part was when I got to meet the captain. He told me that because I have an admiral’s hat, I outrank him,” Smith said. “It was so awesome!” The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society was founded in 1949 as a voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer reserve, education, and patient services.
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EMORY S. LAND RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP By MC3 Michael Doan USS Emory S. Land Public Affairs SANTA RITA, GUAM
The submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) received the Fiscal Year 2015 Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Environmental Quality Award in recognition for maintaining environmental readiness standards. With 59 nominations from commands around the world being received in 10 award categories, Emory S. Land won in the Afloat 2015 Military Sealift Command (MSC) category. “This year, Emory S. Land competed against all MSC ships to include fast-fleet oilers, so this is no small feat” force safety and environmental compliance officer for Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Lt. Cmdr. Charles R. Wilhite said. The award reflects the way Emory S. Land Sailors and MSC civilian mariners take care of the environment. “It’s obvious from the way the ship handles hazardous materials, the attitude toward the environment and especially the cleanliness of the ship,
that our people take care of the environment,” Officer-InCharge MSC Civilian Mariner Michael S. Flanagan said. Emory S. Land’s primary mission is to keep submarines maintained and mission ready. To do so, sometimes requires the crew to handle hazardous materials (HAZMAT), making the environment and safety a top priority. Plans are still in motion to make Emory S. Land even more environmentally friendly. “Even though the ship is 40 years old, we are still adding systems and operating conditions onto the machinery to make sure we are operating as efficiently as we can,” chief engineer MSC Civilian Mariner Peter C. Chaggaris said. Sailors and civilian mariners aboard Emory S. Land work with many compounds and solutions that are considered hazardous materials and must be properly disposed of. “The success of Emory S. Land’s aggressive environmental readiness program is manifested in the crew’s ability to execute multiple standards required by both Navy and MSC in a hybrid environment,” safety officer Lt. Sher-
leen Espinosa said. Standards imposed on the ship can vary from port to port. “The ship has been striving to stay in compliance with all the environmental regulations,” Chaggaris said. “We have a lot of logs to make sure that we are operating within, not just federal environmental regulations, but international as well. If we pull into another port, we have to know what their rules are.” Even those who didn’t win the award are still moving toward a greener Navy. “Your efforts not only embody the environmental stewardship ethic, but also aid in fulfilling the Navy’s national security mission,” Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Fleet Readiness and Logistics Vice Adm. Phil Cullom said. “I applaud all of the nominees for their tireless commitment to preserving resources and bettering the environment.” Emory S. Land is one of two forward deployed expeditionary submarine tenders homeported in Guam, conducting maintenance on submarines and surface ships in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility.
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motorcycle helmet’s Bluetooth Continued from 1 to try something,’” Walma recounted. “I was in the number one lane and said, ‘Hey, just get on my bike and I’ll give you a ride across the bridge.’” The man acted erratically and moved from lane to lane in front of traffic, and then to the side of the bridge where he paused to look down at the water, then slowly made his way toward the bridge’s high point. At about 6 a.m., Walma called 9-11 via his motorcycle helmet’s Bluetooth to notify authorities. “I trailed him on the bike just trying to get him to talk to me,” Walma said. “Every time we got higher and higher on the bridge span, his pause would get a little bit longer like he was trying to decide if he was going to jump from there, so I just kept following him trying to get closer and closer so in case he jumped, that I might be able to stop him.” Cars continued to maneuver past before help from two other Sailors arrived. The female petty officers stopped their car in front of the man, and all traffic came to a stop. “The driver stayed in the car and the passenger got out. She suggested he get in the car, so I stopped my bike and put my arm around him and told him that things would be okay, and
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that he should get in the car,” Walma said. “We were in the number two lane, and I was coaxing him away from the bridge when the police arrived. As soon as he saw them, he spun around like he was going to make a run toward the water. He was a slight guy, maybe [5-foot-8], 150 pounds and I didn’t see a weapon on him so I wrapped him up and held on to him until the police could get there.” At 6 feet 3 inches tall, the 44-year-old Walma said he never felt that he was in danger during the almost 10-minute ordeal. “He fought a bit and said he would hit me, but I had my helmet on and [motorcycle] padding,” Walma continued. “When the police arrived, they told me to let him go. So I did. I pointed him toward the middle of the bridge, but he spun around and walked to the edge
of the bridge where he sat for about a half an hour.” “He sat with his hands behind him, to keep him from falling if he leaned too far forward; I was thinking it was more of a cry for help than anything,” Walma added. “If you’re going to jump, you’d put your hands in front of you so you can push off. There were 15-20 feet between him and anybody else. After I let him go I couldn’t look anymore. Had he jumped, I would’ve been the last person he was in contact with.” But he didn’t jump, and was eventually coaxed into police custody for the help he desperately needed. Maybe that’s because someone cared enough to stop, and throughout the chaotic pressure to prevent a potential deadly tragedy, Walma never got the name of the man whose life he very well may have saved.
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„ about the event The Color Me Awesome Family Fun Run took place at St. Juliens Creek Annex in Portsmouth, July 9. This free event included a DJ, vendors, bounce houses and photo stations as well as the 5K race!
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Calendar For a complete list of events in Hampton Roads or to submit your own, visit www.flagshipnews.com/calendar
Gold Star Kids Adventure Fleet „ When: Aug. 4, 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. „ Where: Naval Station Norfolk „ For more information: call 492-8282 Gold Star Kids can tour a ship and a helicopter on Naval Station Norfolk. Please register by July 14, by calling 322-9182.
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„ When: July 16, 6 p.m. „ Where: Queens Way, Downtown Hampton Price: Free „ For more information: visit http://tinyurl.com/joar3q6 Please join the Hampton Roads Naval Museum as Alexander Rose takes us beyond the battlefront of the Revolutionary War and deep into the shadowy underworld of double agents, triple crosses, covert operations and code breaking. This free evening event includes a catered reception provided by the Navy League of Hampton Roads. Seating is limited for this lecture, the final in a series that will be presented in 2016 at the Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center. Please make reservations to attend this event.
„ When: July 16, 8 a.m. „ Where: Great Bridge United Methodist Church, Chesapeake Price: Free „ For more information: call 650-9832 Enthusiasts are invited to a show off their rides at Great Bridge United Methodist Church. Nothing formal, just cars, conversation and coffee and donuts. Great Bridge Ruritan will have a Pancake Breakfast fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Farm2Table Farm Market „ When: July 16, 9 a.m. „ Where: Miles Memorial UMC parking lot, Norfolk Price: Free „ For more information: visit http:// tinyurl.com/hsosxsm Farm2Table Farm Market featuring fresh local & regional produce. Sponsored by Greater Pinewell Civic League, Five Points Farm Market & Miles Memorial UMC.
Casemate Museum guided tour and kike at Fort Monroe „ When: July 16, 10:30 a.m. „ Where: Miles Memorial UMC parking lot, 9450 Granby St., Norfolk. Price: $3 „ For more information: http://www.meetup.com/ Hampton-Roads-Hikers/ events/230590104/ We have a scheduled tour of the museum with the National Park Service Rangers followed by a five mile jaunt around the island. The fee is $3 per hiker paid on the day of the hike. Please bring exact change if possible. The folks at the museum asked that we pay in one lump sum. So I will be collecting the money when we meet at the gazebo and pay the guide for everyone at once. The tour will last 60-90 minutes followed by a 2 hour hike around the island.
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July is here, and for the 13th straight year, there is a place for grown-up moviegoers to flee the mall and find some real movies. The 13th Mal Vincent Festival of Classic Films provides something of an escape, started July 11, and will run for seven weeks. Let’s face it. The movies we’re getting from Hollywood aren’t what they used to be. And where are the stars – those magical, bigger-than-life celluloid images that used to be America’s own royalty? Now we have X-men, Avengers, Captain America, Superman and even Batman, but they are mythical characters who are bigger than the mere actors assigned to play them. The festival, which I host and program, offers an alternative. The stars this year include Marilyn Monroe, Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis, Olivia de Havilland, Yvette Mimieux, Barbara Stanwyck, Fred MacMurray, Ingrid Bergman, Cary Grant, Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn. I’ll admit that, at first, I had to be virtually dragged into the theater to “get up there� and introduce the first movie. The selling point was that Naro owners, Thom Vourlas and Tench Phillips, promised that I could pick any movies I wanted to see on the big screen. But I had to introduce them and tell about my experiences with the stars. Well, I’ve had the experiences. But I was afraid that people would boo and hiss, and even worse was the prospect that no one would show up. I broke into a sweat when I drove up to the theater on that opening 12 years ago and there was a line around the block. The police had to be called to get people out of the street. Since then, the festival has sold almost 40,000 tickets in the 540-seat Naro Expanded Cinema on Colley Avenue. The greatest treasure is when you find something like the comedy “One, Two,
Three� with James Cagney, which few people have seen, and it turns out to be a big hit. That’s when the programmer really feels good. There’s no real excitement in showing “Casablanca,� although it is obviously, too obviously, a great film. This year we finally broke down and chose two famous films, “Some Like It Hot� and “Double Indemnity,� but we also took chances with the cast of thousands in “Helen of Troy� and the Rodgers and Hammerstein score you might not have heard, “Flower Drum Song.� Here is the lineup:
to the threat of television. (Make the spectacle so massive that it couldn’t fit on home screens.) The battle scenes, involving the Spartans’ attack on Troy, are things of wonder.
Aug. 8 “Notorious� (1946) – Alfred Hitchcock directs. He once told me that this was the only time he succeeded in getting his “dream cast.� It stars Cary Grant and Claude Rains as men in love with Ingrid Bergman. The result is one of the great thriller romances, with a memorable final scene. A shocker.
July 11 “Some Like It Hot� (1959) – Marilyn Monroe accompanies herself on the ukulele to sing “Running Wild,� which is the mood of this romp. Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis perform most of their scenes in high heels, since they are hiding out in an all-girl band, on the run from gangsters after the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre in 1929.
July 18 “Light in the Piazza� (1962) – In honor of Olivia de Havilland’s 100th birthday, which was July 1, I selected the two-time Academy Award winner’s film about a wealthy woman who is traveling in Europe with her mentally challenged daughter (Yvette Mimieux).
July 25 “Double Indemnity� (1944) – You’ll rush out to see if you are fully covered after this suspense classic involving life insurance and murder. Barbara Stanwyck stars as a wife who wears jewelry on her ankle and tight sweaters. She is obviously up to no good, but Fred MacMurray doesn’t notice. She has him under control from first look.
Aug. 1 “Helen of Troy� (1956) – This was one of the biggest box office hits of 1956 and was the Warner Bros. answer
Aug. 15 “Flower Drum Song� (1961) – This lesser-known Rodgers and Hammerstein musical will send you away laughing as well as humming. Set in San Francisco’s Chinatown, it has some of the composers’ most romantic and witty songs, including “Love, Look Away,� “Grant Avenue,� “I Enjoy Being a Girl� and “Sunday.’’ It stars Nancy Kwan, James Shigeta and Jack Soo.
Aug. 22 “State of the Union� (1948) – Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy close the festival with a movie about politics. Take a break from today’s bizarre campaigning as Grant Matthews (Tracy) runs for president (on the Republican ticket) and his estranged wife, Mary (Hepburn), supports him even though she suspects that his campaign manager (Angela Lansbury) is after more than politics. Following the film, the audience will vote on the festival’s annual acting awards – an event that always takes on a party atmosphere. The closing-night party will again take place at the Y Not Italian restaurant, next door to the theater. Mal Vincent has been a longtime culture writer for The Virginian-Pilot. He can be reached at mal.vincent12@ gmail.com.
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After years of preparation, and thanks to the generosity of Connie and Marc Jacobson, Nauticus has begun offering “Life in the Engine Room� tours aboard the Battleship Wisconsin. The engineering spaces, which have never been opened to the public, are among the most requested areas to visit since the battleship arrived in Norfolk in December 2000. “Guests are taken seven decks down into the ship,� Nauticus executive director Stephen E. Kirkland said. “It’s an amazing experience to see the original engines on a battleship built during World War II.� The 60-minute guided experience, offered at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily, provides a wealth of information about the ship’s most dynamic operating system. Guests can view the vessel’s massive steam-powered boiler system and other machinery necessary to support the floating city at sea. Thanks to the generous sponsorship support from the Jacobsons, Nauticus will interpret key areas
with state-of-the-art multimedia displays designed by premier exhibit design firms Cortina Productions and Design and Production, Inc. “We’re proud to help open these spaces,� Connie Jacobson said. “The Battleship Wisconsin is not only a symbol of Norfolk and the entire region but also of the United States Navy and the remarkable history of our country.� “Life in the Engine Room� tours cost $20 per person, in addition to regular Nauticus admission. Tour takers must be able to climb steep ladders and tolerate close spaces. Nauticus and the Battleship Wisconsin are open daily from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information, call (757) 664-1000. Located on the downtown Norfolk waterfront, Nauticus explores the economic, naval and natural power of the sea. Nauticus features hands-on exhibits, aquaria, 3-D movies, the awe-inspiring Battleship Wisconsin (BB64), one of four Iowa-class ships, and the largest and last battleship built by the Navy; The Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center, Sail Nauticus and the Victory Rover, which offers cruises of the seaport.
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A midsummer fantasy festival returns to the Norfolk waterfront with Sailors, Sonnets and Sprites News Release Festevents NORFOLK
Norfolk Festevents announces magic, mystery and some of Shakespeare’s most watery poetry will join forces with art, music and spectacle in celebration of the lunacy of midsummer from July 29-31, in Norfolk’s Town Point Park on the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront. The production of Sailors, Sonnets and Sprites is produced by Patrick Mullins and co-produced by Janelle Burchfield in conjunction with Norfolk Festevents. This season’s festival will feature Paperhand Puppet Intervention, DJP and MrT, Phyric Whim, Skye Zentz, Ann Mazzocca, Dale Paul Lazar, Alchemy, Mike Bell and more! “It’s exciting to see an art community come together in exploring Shakespeare’s themes – taking them far beyond Elizabethan England and all the way to the Elizabeth River in a vibrant, kinetic way,” festival producer
Mullins said. Festival goers are encouraged to come dressed up and become a part of the story, or just bring a lawn chair and watch the magic unfold. Sailors, Sonnets and Sprites welcomes you to venture into the world of modern theater while enjoying the art of Shakespeare’s most imaginative tales within the beautiful Downtown Norfolk Waterfront Town Point Park. The park opens at 7 p.m. each evening, Friday – Sunday for audiences to scout out a place to sit, picnic and enjoy the performances. A pre show concert begins at 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., followed by the main performance starting at 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. The Midsummer Fantasy Festival is presented by Norfolk Festevents and produced by Patrick Mullins and co-produced by Janelle Burchfield. The event is sponsored by the City of Norfolk. For more information please visit www.Festevents.org or call 441-2345.
at a glance What: A Midsummer Fantasy Festival, Shakespeare’s Sailors, Sonnets and Sprites Where: Town Point Park, Downtown Norfolk Waterfront, Virginia When: Friday, July 29– Sunday, July 31, 2016 Time: Park opens at 7:00 p.m. each day. Pre Show Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. each day. Performances begin at 8:30 p.m. each day. Park closes at 10:00 p.m. each day Admission: Free and open to the public
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Flagship exclusive Our very own Jonathan McLarty will be at the GLORY kickboxing event hosted by the Ted Constant Convocation Center in Norfolk July 22. Check out the following issue on July 28, or visit us online at flagshipnews. com, to see the photos!
GLORY, the world’s premier kickboxing league, July 7, announced the full fight cards for GLORY 32 Virginia – including the one-night, four-man Light Heavyweight Contender Tournament participants – and GLORY 32 SuperFight Series. Ted Constant Convocation Center in Norfolk, hosts both fight cards, July 22. GLORY 32 Virginia, streaming live on ESPN 3 at 10 p.m. EST and replaying on ESPN2 at 11 p.m. EST, is headlined by reigning GLORY featherweight champion Serhiy Adamchuk – 33-5, 14 KO – of Ukraine, defending his belt against Canadian challenger Gabriel Varga –27-3, 8 KO. In the first of two semi-final bouts comprising the onenight, four-man Light Heavyweight Contender Tournament, GLORY newcomer Pavel “Caiman” Zhuravlev – 69-10, 25 KO – representing Ukraine and fighting out of Sevastopol draws Brazilian debutant Ariel Machado – 48-6, 33 KO. On the other side of the tournament bracket, No. 7 ranked Manny Mancha – 5-2, 4 KO – of California takes on Algerian-French muay thai practitioner Zinedine Hameur-Lain – 54-13, 33 KO – currently ranked No. 8. Hard-hitting light heavyweight and Virginia native Brian “The Lion” Collette – 22-3, 18 KO – returns to the GLORY ring in the co-headline bout against an opponent to be named later. Collette was originally slated to face Karl Roberson as part of GLORY 32 SuperFight Series but was moved to GLORY 32 Virginia after Roberson was forced to withdraw.
GLORY 32 Virginia -Featherweight Title Headline Bout: Serhiy Adamchuk © vs. Gabriel Varga -Light Heavyweight Tournament Final Bout: Winner of Bout A vs. Winner of Bout B -Light Heavyweight Co-Headline Bout: Brian Collette vs. TBA -Light Heavyweight Tournament Bout B: Manny Mancha vs. Zinedine Hameur-Lain -Light Heavyweight Tournament Bout A: Pavel Zhuravlev vs. Ariel Machado -Heavyweights headline GLORY 32 SuperFight Series, streaming live and exclusively on UFC Fight Pass at 7:30 p.m. ET, as 6’9” British bruiser “Chopper” Chi Lewis-Parry – 6-1, 2 KO – stands toe-to-toe with 6’7” American kickboxer Maurice “The Pirate” Greene – 4-2, 2 KO. In the co-headline bout, GLORY stalwart Anderson “Braddock” Silva – 39-14-1, 24 KO – of Brazil welcomes 25-year-old heavyweight Gordon “German Barbarian” Haupt – 20-6-1, 6 KO – for his promotional debut. Representing the tournament reserve bout of GLORY’s Super Bantamweight Grand Prix, Funda Alkayis – 28-2, 12 KO – of Turkey battles Belgium’s Vanessa De Waele. Veteran Francois “Bang Bang” Ambang – 15-6, 6 KO – and Georgian kickboxing and mixed martial arts star Giga Chikadze – 34-4, 20 KO – each have new opponents for July 22. Ambang, coming off an impressive one-night tournament performance at GLORY 30 Los Angeles in May, now faces fellow-welterweight, muay thai practitioner Michael Stevens – 8-5, 3 KO. Chikadze, fighting out of Kings MMA in Huntington Beach, Calif. and currently ranked No. 9, squares off against rising featherweight prospect Chris Mauceri – 7-2, 2 KO.
GLORY 32 SuperFight Series -Heavyweight Headline Bout: Chi Lewis-Parry vs. Maurice Greene -Heavyweight Co-Headline Bout: Anderson Silva vs. Gordon Haupt -Super Bantamweight Bout: Funda Alkayis vs. Vanessa De Waele -Welterweight Bout: Francois Ambang vs. Michael Stevens -Featherweight Bout: Giga Chikadze vs. Chris Mauceri Tickets for GLORY 32 Virginia and GLORY 32 SuperFight Series are on sale now, priced at $100, $75, $45, and $25. Tickets are available for purchase via ynottix. com or by visiting the Ted Constant Convocation Center’s Box Office. For more information, visit glorykickboxing.com. Founded in 2012, GLORY is owned and operated by GLORY Sports International (GSI), a professional martial arts organization and television content provider that maintains offices in New York, Denver, London, Amsterdam, and Singapore. GLORY programming is seen in over 200 countries. GLORY kickboxing rules are comprised of a mix of several combat disciplines including Karate, Muay Thai, Tae Kwon Do and traditional Boxing. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @GLORY_WS, and visit us online at glorykickboxing.com.
Courtesy of NASCAR Brad Keselowski’s victory in the Quaker State 400 was his fourth this season in Sprint Cup.
KESELOWSKI STRETCHES FUEL TO VICTORY AT KENTUCKY By Rick Minter Universal Uclick
Brad Keselowski surged to the top of the Sprint Cup class, July 9, at Kentucky Speedway as he stretched his final tank of fuel to the finish line and grabbed his league-leading fourth win of the season. Keselowski admittedly didn’t have the fastest car on the newly reconfigured and repaved track, but he took advantage of the situation in the final laps and held off a fast-closing Carl Edwards, who also was trying to run as fast as he could without running his tank dry. It was Keselowski’s third win in six races at Kentucky. He said in his winner’s interview that he realized through the course of the race that others, like Kevin Harvick, Martin Truex Jr. and the Joe Gibbs Racing drivers Edwards, Kyle Busch and Matt Kenseth, had cars faster than his No. 2 Ford. “We seemed to kind of hover right in that fifth-to-eighth-place range,” Keselowski said. After his final pit stop, he left pit road in fifth place. Then Truex was sent to the back of the pack for improperly passing Harvick on pit road, eliminating – for the time being – one of his main challengers. On the restart, Keselowski, taking advantage of the faster outside groove, jumped to second place and set his sights on Harvick, who was leading at that point.
Using a tactic made possible by the lower downforce aerodynamic package used at Kentucky, Keselowski pulled close behind Harvick, which took the air off Harvick’s rear spoiler and caused him to get loose. “I had a pretty good idea that if I could stay within a half a car length of him that I could create an aero wake behind his car and loosen him up a little bit without touching him,” Keselowski said. “Sure enough, we went down in the corner, and it looked like he got really loose, and I was able to make the move and get by him. That’s kind of a product of this package, just how hard the cars are to drive with somebody behind you, and that worked out beautifully.” From that point on, it was a matter of trying to save enough fuel to make it to the finish line if the race ran the rest of the way without a caution. But in the final two laps, the winner began to wonder if he had saved enough. At one point, he radioed to his crew that his tank was running dry. But there were just enough drops left to hold off a strong challenge from Edwards, who was closing quickly on Keselowski as he slowed dramatically to save fuel. “Somehow, we made it,” Keselowski said. “I’m not even sure you can really say we made it, because we ran out with about two to go. By running out, I mean it stumbled really, really bad, and I was able to just somehow limp it around the last two laps
and stay ahead of Carl and bring her home.” Edwards could only marvel at Keselowski’s ability to nurse his car to the finish line. “I thought he was out of fuel, and he wasn’t,” Edwards said. “He played it perfectly. He let me get to him, and then stood on it. But we had an opportunity to win the race, and I really appreciate my crew chief putting us in that position and [Toyota Racing Development] and the power and the fuel mileage that we get. Those are great engines. We had a shot at it, we just weren’t able to do it. Saved a little too much.” Ryan Newman finished a seasonbest third, and said he was proud of the effort his Richard Childress Racing team has put forth this season. “We’ve definitely been building,” Newman said. “We started the season off decent, but not where we wanted to be or where we thought we should’ve been. ... I think the cars have gotten better, the engines have gotten better. We’ve been more competitive. We’ve still got some more work to do.” Kurt Busch finished fourth, and Tony Stewart was fifth, which allowed him to increase his cushion in the battle for 30th place in the driver standings over Brian Scott to 31 points. Stewart needs to finish the 26-race regular season 30th or better in the standings to qualify for the Chase for the Sprint Cup.
UFC
UFC 200 in Historical Perspective By Thomas Gerbasi UFC.com
When UFC 100 took place in July of 2009, several of the fighters who scored big wins on last Saturday’s UFC 200 card were on top of the MMA world in various ways. Brock Lesnar was the UFC heavyweight champion and the headliner of the card, as he faced Frank Mir. Jose Aldo had just knocked out Cub Swanson and was a few months away from winning the WEC featherweight title. Cain Velasquez was the hottest prospect in the sport, just three fights away from taking Lesnar’s crown. Joe Lauzon was in the midst of a streak where he had won post-fight bonuses in six consecutive bouts. Gegard Mousasi was a month away from winning the Strikeforce light heavyweight title. And Jim Miller, who fought on the UFC 100 card, defeated Mac Danzig that night, beginning a seven-fight win streak. Yet as that sextet set foot in T-Mobile Arena, there were more questions than answers surrounding their future. WWE superstar Lesnar was fighting for the first time since 2011. Aldo was coming off a 13-second loss to Conor McGregor. Health was the main concern for Velasquez, while consistency was Mousasi’s albatross. As for lightweights Miller and Lauzon, their bouts against Takanori Gomi and Diego Sanchez, respectively, were crossroads battles of the highest order. So what happened? Each of the aforementioned fighters answered
Courtesy of UFC Brock Lesnar and Mark Hunt return to their corners after round one in their heavyweight bout during the UFC 200 event, July 9, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
those questions in a positive manner on the biggest night of the year. Lesnar beat Mark Hunt, Aldo regained a portion of the featherweight title by defeating Frankie Edgar, Velasquez looked like the Cain of old in stopping Travis Browne, Mousasi walked through Thiago Santos, Lauzon returned to the bonus column by knocking out Diego Sanchez, and Miller dodged retirement by scoring a win over Takanori Gomi. It’s was a testament to the beauty of mixed martial arts, a reminder that for fighters, being down doesn’t necessarily mean being out. Sure, several headlines will likely focus on Amanda Nunes’ stirring capture of the UFC women’s bantamweight title from Miesha Tate, Anderson Silva’s gutsy three-round loss to Daniel Cormier, and the arrival of Julianna Pena and Kelvin Gastelum to the title picture in their respective divisions – and rightfully so – but it’s the stories of redemption and defeating the odds that always resonate.
Lesnar “doesn’t like to get hit,” so he was going to get obliterated by the hardest puncher in the division, Mark Hunt. Aldo was damaged goods after losing for the first time in ten years. Velasquez’ body had betrayed him one time too many, and now it was time for him to move on. And so on and so on. But none of that happened. When the pressure was at its highest, great fighters gave fans great performances and shook things up in the process. Everyone wonders if Lesnar will continue to fight in the Octagon or go back to WWE fulltime. Velasquez wants the winner of the upcoming title fight between Stipe Miocic and Alistair Overeem, and no one should be doubting his ability to get that fight and a win. Aldo has his sights set on a rematch with McGregor, and fans believe it will be going a lot longer than 13 seconds. So for posterity’s sake, what will be the legacy of UFC 200? Call it a night when stars weren’t born, but reborn. And that’s a pretty nice legacy to have.
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OPEN HOUSE Tuesday, July 19, 2016 - 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm Join the growing CHKD Health System family. Experienced or new grad LPNs, Radiology Technologists and Medical Lab Technicians needed for the newest addition to our Urgent Care system. Bring your updated resume for an On-The-Spot Interview to Urgent Care Oyster Point 680 Oyster Point Road Newport News, VA 23602 CHKDHS offers a highly competitive compensation benefit package, E.O.E.
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Need NP or PA for a busy & growing psychiatric practice in Norfolk. New offices, great income potential. Will provide training. bsegal@riverpointpsych.com
PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT Virginia Beach/Norfolk l Licensed FT position in an outpatient orthopaedic practice l State-of-the-art equipment l Work closely with Orthopaedic Surgeons l Programs include Sports Medicine, Foot/Ankle, Hand and Spine Therapy l Competitive salary & benefits package, including continuing education and licensure stipend Please email letter of interest with resume to beckerd@atlanticortho.com
Sales Counter Sales Commercial Sales Fast growing tire company is looking to fill the following positions Counter Sales, Commercial Sale & Tire Tech. Hampton Roads Tire 1536 Campostella Road Chesapeake Sales Rep in Construction Industry Restoration Company is looking for an outside sales representative to pursue leads on new restoration jobs in Southside Hampton Roads.Salary and commission tbd by prior experiences. Must have flexible hours.Please email or fax your resume. Deas Builder & Remodeler 757-595-8948fax shannon@deasbuilder-remodeler.com
Telecommunications/ Cable Cable Installers Seeking full-time cable installers. Must have valid driver’s license. Send resume. jobs@schickcom. com
Burial/Cemetery Plot Memorial Gardens, present value $3095, make best offer, 301-617-9345. frainey@hotmail.com
Rosewood Memorial Park-1 lot, Sermon On The Mount, $3995. Ask for Jeff, 757-816-1330.
For Rent-Furnished Apts Motel 6-Ocean View. New rms, near fishing pier, $199 wk, kitchenette avail. Pet ok. 757-480-9611
For Rent-Norfolk Apts Ctr., $625 mo., $500 dep. Free App. 646-2647.
GHENT-8 Great Locations 1 & 2 BR, free heat & hot H20, $650-$995. Meredith Mgmt. 622-8233 www.RENTMEREDITH.com
Renovated 2 Bedrms. $750 Mo. Ingleside Square Apts. 3515 Gatling Ave. 466-8111
Construction Superintendent/CQM MEB General Contractors, Inc. is seeking an individual for a full time Construction Superintendent/Quality Control Manager position located at Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins, Georgia. Requirements: Min of 10 yrs exp as a CQC Manager on projects for the Federal Government. 4 year college engineering/architect/construction mgmt degree preferred, but not required. Exp with welded piping systems, storage tanks, concrete and earthwork required. Must have completed the "Construction Quality Management for Contractors" course and have a current certification (PREFERRED). Exp with EM385-1-1. Exp with the 3 phases of quality control utilized on Govt construction contracts. Must be willing to travel and work on 1 to 2 year contracts throughout the continental US. This is a Full-Time position w/ top pay and benefits. Employer will pay per diems/housing allowance. Forward resumes/applications to: Attn: HR, MEB General Contractors, Inc., P.O. Box 6748, Chesapeake, VA 23323, fax (757) 967-8129, or email hr@mebgc.com. Only responses sent directly to MEB will be considered. No calls please. Pre-Employment Drug Screen required. Military Security Clearance Required. E-Verify. DMV. EOE/Minorities/Females/Disabilities/Veterans.
CRANE OPERATOR Immediate Openings!!!
757-627-3440
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A Clean 1 BR, 1 BA Apt., near Southern Shop
GUTTER & SIDING. LICENSED & INSURED
Siding
Norfolk, VA, Moffatt & Nichol. Perform structural analysis & design of various marine, waterfront, off- shore & transportation structures. Req. Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engg, or rel field, with 2 year of related work experience. Applicants must also possess PE certification. Apply to: HR Manager, 101 W. Main Street, 800 World Trade Center, Norfolk, VA (Ref: STRENG)
CITY OF EMPORIA EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
1 Space, 1 below ground vault at Hampton
LEAKING ROOF, REPAIR SPECIAL 30 YEAR ARCHITECT SHINGLE $1.99 PER SQ. FT.
Call (757) 880-5215
Experienced crew needed
Law Legal
Advertising/ Marketing Media
CALVIN’S ROOFING REPAIR - Roofing of all types-flat, gutters, slate, shingle, torch down/rubber. Free est, 30+ yrs exp. BBB. Lic/Ins 757-382-0031
TUG CAPTAIN/DECKHAND
Structural Engineer III
Power Washing ALL-BRITE PRESSURE WASHING, LLC.
Pruning, Broken Limbs, Bucket Truck, Overgrowth Removal & Cleanup. Lic & Ins. 757-282-3823.
UNIVERSAL PEST & TERMITE. FREE INSPECTIONS. 757-502-0200
Equipment Operators/Grade and Pipe Fore-
Engineering/ Architecture
Credit/Debit Card Specialist Local credit union has a full-time credit/debit card specialist position available. Previous experience necessary. Please fax resume and salary requirements to (757)497-5346. NMA Federal Credit Union
100% ALL TREE & SHRUB REMOVAL
Garages D&W Garages - 20x24' $15,995; 24x24'
Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans, Disabled, and Women encouraged to apply.
757-627-3440
Banking/ Financial Service
interior, ext, FREE EST. Residential/Commercial, 39 yrs exp. Visa/MC. Senior discount. 757-563-6000
We'll bring samples to your home, measure, and can even install the next day. We are Hampton Roads largest flooring dealer, so you get your floors installed right and at the lowest price guaranteed. CALL 453-8000 for your free quote.
$CASH for Unused, Unexpired Diabetic Test Strips$ Call Denise 757-335-1130 Same day pick up
NO JOB TOO SMALL CALL 757-622-5630
Mid Atlantic Movers-Exp’d. SHORT NOTICE movers. Careful but quick-Often same day service! Military discount, FREE estimates. 757-679-3999.
1403 Greenbrier Parkway, Ste. 575, Chesapeake, VA 23320 or send resume to employment@cormanconstruction.com
Sheet Metal Foremen, Mechanics and Helpers Commercial HVAC Duct Installation. Mandatory drug screening. EOE (757) 488-8443
German Shepherd Pups-AKC, male/female,
GOLDEN RET PUPS: AKC, parents on site, Eng Crm and Golden, vet ck. guarantee, $950. 757-620-6026
2 Pc. All New Mattress Sets-In Plastic
Full- $99, Queen- $129, King- $169
Garage Sale - Virginia Beach
bridge, & utility contractor in the Mid-Atlantic region, has immediate openings for: Foreman - Min. 5 yrs experience forming for substructure, overhang & bridge deck. Excellent wages, benefits. Apply in person at:
Plumbing Foremen and Helpers Commercial installation. Mandatory drug screening. EOE (757) 488-8443
5/28, taking dep. $500 cash only. 252-232-0600
Cameras-Photography
Chesapeake, July 16, 8-4 PM. Spaces $10, tables $5. 420-6276.
Bellamy Manor July 9 Household items, Antiques, Records, Chairs. 801 Woodridge Ct. 23464, 8-4
Corman Construction, leading heavy hwy,
5 yrs exp. in both painting & sandblasting. Looking for Supervisors as well. Drug Test. Do not call Apply online at www.newkentcoatings.com EOE
Bulldog Pups-Gorgeous rare blue tri & black tri
St. Paul’s UMC, 437 Providence Rd.,
VB Vintage Warehouse Inventory reduction! On Saturday, July 16, from 9-3, VB Vintage Warehouse is having a major inventory reduction blowout. All reasonable offers will be accepted. The more we sell, the less we have to move so we are very motivated. Selling toys, costume jewelry, glassware, furniture, garden items, vintage doors, and so much more. Address is 2585 Horse Pasture Road. Look for the signs on Dam Neck Road. Check us out on Facebook at vbvintagewarehouse@gmail. We accept cash, check, MC and Visa. Call with questions at 757-575-1918.
Wanted To Buy
Pets-Dogs,Cats,Other dew claws removed, ready July 11. $600. Call for pics, 252-217-3713.
Local Business for 15 years. 35 Indoor Shops/200 Outside Tables Crafts, antiques, furniture, tools, baseball cards, clothes, tools, jewelry, cd's, dvd's, sporting goods, auto parts & much more. Tables avail at $11. More info call 857-7824
Building & Construction/ Skilled Trades
equipment. No riding mowers. Call 412-5664.
USED TRAILER SALE !!!
FLEA MARKET OF NORFOLK!
Jack Frost Firewood 430-2257
FREE PICK UP of your broken or unwanted lawn
Dog Cage-large, excel cond $40; Beanie Babies, large & middle size $300. 757-558-3799.
Boxer Pups-AKC reg, fawn & white, tails docked,
Flea Market July 16 Wesley Chapel UMC Chuckatuck 220 Kings Hwy Suffolk. 8-2. Furniture, books, crafts, household, home decor, baked goods. Sponsored by Junto Woman’s Club.
#01A Black Sifted TOPSOIL
Lawn & Garden
Boat Trailers
Flea Markets/Bazaars
Winchester Model 12 5 different 12 GA shotguns priced from $400-850. 757 635-3183
HorseFREE Horse to good home. 23-yr-old reg QH, 15.3 hands. Gentle. Great for beginner riders or as companion horse. Call Pam at 757.685.8187.
EVERYTHING MUST GO 3832 Thalia Dr, VB Sat., July 16, 9-3 PM
Flea Market Christ Pres Chrch 7-16(8-2) Sps $12 709 Aragona Blvd Va Bch 515-1341 Tbs $5 RD 7-23
125 Kayak excellent condition $625 214-5112
Martin Farm - Knotts Island - Open 9-5 Daily.
ESTATE SALE
Ghent 921 Botetourt Gardens July 9 Sat. 10-1pm Antiques,BR DR and Office Furniture,Art Work,Home Decor,Vintage/Designer Clothes,Silver Flatw,Jewelry
Wilderness Systems 2014 13 ft. Tsunami
I BUY COINS
Pinball Machine-Fireball Classic, Bally Midway,
Partial Listing: Mid-size Steinway piano, piano can seen from 10-1 PM on Thursday, gateleg table, inlaid slant-top desk, mahogany table & chairs, oak China cabinet, cut glass, China, pictures, paintings, garage full of tools, old train sets, costume jewelry, Craftsman riding lawnmower. Cash or Check.
Sailboats Sports Equipment
757-474-1303
Lots of furniture, Ethan Allen antique & junk, decoratives, misc., costume & silver jewelry. 9625 Dolphin Run @ East Beach, Norfolk . Fri., 7/15 & Sat., 7/16, 9-3. Sat. Bargain Day. Roy 335-3180.
DIRECT FROM THE BOAT. SHELLFISH COMPANY 757-481-7512
CROMWELL’S PRODUCE
STAMP COLLECTIONS
A GUIDING LIGHT ESTATE SALES-Sale #1.
Sea Ray 240 2003 26’ The perfect all around
Corn is ready, fresh dug potatoes, hand-picked snap beans & more. 9-6, except Sun. 10-5. 3116 New Bridge Rd., Va. Bch. 721-6226.
MIL. PROPERTY MGMT SPL. @. 8% 8 YRS. EXPERIENCE CALL 404-7025
Estate Sale
Power Boats/Cruisers
CRABS & FRESH FISH
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2716 Chesterfield Blvd, Norfolk, Thurs-Sat 07/1416 9-5, HUGE house on water stuffed with antiques/ contemp and modern pieces, a must see!! See pics/details Estatesales.net, BH&B Estate Sales.
Good Things To Eat
HVAC INSTALLERS AND TECHS Full benefits, $20-25 per hr, Exp’d only apply. Call 757-816-2665
Little Creek Rd-2 BR Twnhse. Central heat/air, carpet. $700-$730. Credit 4 req’d. (888)368-5920 Ask About Our Specials Meredith Mgmt. www.RENTMEREDITH.com Move in Special! Ocean View-1 & 2 bdrm units. Gregory Realty 855-3315 gregoryrealtycorpofva.com OCEAN VIEW-Nice 1-2 BR, 5 locations, must see. Carpet/wood, air, laundry, $595-$790.
SOME UTILITIES. 625-7110. 588-2359 Pleasant Point Nice Area Furn’d Gar Studio Apt 1 year Lease, No Pets, No Smoking $750.00 Please Contact: 757-461-3543
Wards Corner - 1BR, $650 & 2BR, $750 Call 460-1992 or 625-8193.
For Lease-Office Space Newtown Rd.-2500 sq. ft., 8 offices, $1800 mo. includes utils. 499-8000, ask for Fred.
For Rent-Portsmouth Apts $250 Security Deposit. Waterview Colonial Manor Starting at $675. Immediate Availability, 393-2111
Churchland-Westhaven, 2 BR from $725. Kline Realty 484-0123
For Rent-Portsmouth House Churchland, W. Branch, Suffolk Homes, apts, twnhmes. $725-$1800. Kline Realty 484-0123 Portsmouth - Port Norfolk - 348 Maryland Ave Quiet, 3BR, 2BA, LDK, W/D, CHAC, GAR, WkShp & fenced bkyrd $1275/mo+dep call 757-641-8020
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Automobiles for Sale
Handicapped
Ford 1956 Thunderbird Beautiful pale blue convertible with removable white hardtop. Drives great, easy to start. New tires, new brake systems, new interior & new carburetor. Automatic trans, power brakes, power steering & power windows.$34,500.Call 288-0814.
LEXUS 2014 ES350 - LIKE NEW, BLACK EXT & BLACK INT., LOW MILES, FACTORY WARRANTY, BLUETOOTH, IPOD, VERY ECONOMICAL, ROOMY & COMFORTABLE, ICE COLD AC, LEXUS RELIABILITY AND SAFETY, CURRENT BOOK $30,550. ON SALE FOR $26,890. CALL OR TEXT (757)373-3257 VaDlr
Wheelchair vans from $9995 Mobility Works is the largest mobility dealer in Virginia and the nation with over 800 vehicles to choose from. VA approved. We have low rate financing available with approved credit. Located in the Military Circle area of Norfolk so we’re close to all points in Tidewater. We have experience and compassion to find the best solution for your needs. Give us a call today @757-455-9889.
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1A+ Rm. Va Bch TCC. Priv. entrance, quiet, furn’d w/appl’s, pool, tennis court, cable, high spd net, employed, no drugs/smoke, 757-270-6012.
Ches., Paramont Crossing - Shared BA/Fridge. $125/wk. Incl’s Util. & HD Cable. Must Have Job & Car. 2012 Paramont Ave. 757-434-1620 Furn Rm-Priv. home, Va. Bch off Oceana, credit/ bkgrnd ck, clean, quiet, no drama, $500. 635-5151 Great Bridge Area Of Ches., Avail now. Quiet/clean. Basic cable, private bath w/kit. priv’s, $550 (furnished), utilities included. Dep. & references needed. 757-717-9332
Kempsville-Private Entrance & Bath, $650 inclu all utils & cable, W/D, lg unit. Deposit required. Pet ok. 757-717-0129.
South Norfolk-$550. Everything pd. Private out-
Automobiles for Sale
Va Bch-Furn rm near Lynnhaven Mall & naval bases, Wi-Fi, utils & dep. $495. 757-472-3581.
Town Center. $750 includes all. 757-705-8374.
For Rent-Va. Beach Apts OCEANA/HILLTOP AREA Newly renovated throughout, Spacious 2 BR, 1 BA. $845/mo. 631-1306.
BENTLEY 2001 ARNAGE - BY ROLLS ROYCE LOW MILES, NAVY BLUE EXT. w/LIGHT TAN & WOOD Int., NEW CONDITION, ROLLS-ROYCE V8 TURBO ENGINE, NAV, ALPINE AUDIO, WOOD STEERING WHEEL, NO ACCIDENTS, GARAGED, Orig. MSRP $231,000 . EXTREME LUXURY, ELEGANCE & PERFORMANCE! CURRENT VALUE $79,000. PRICED AT $39,980. A MUST SEE. Call (757)373-3257 VaDlr
MASERATI 2008 QUATTROPORTE EXECUTIVE GT STUNNING CONDITION, LOW 43K MILES, FERRARI 400HP ENGINE, BURGUNDY EXT W/IVORY LEATHER AND WOOD INTERIOR, AUTO/MANUAL TRANS W/ SHIFTERS, NAVIGATION, PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM, POWER EVERYTHING, REAR RECLINING SEATS, NEW TIRES, NEW ROTORS & BRAKE PADS--- JUST SERVICED AND INSPECTED--- CARFAX CERTIFIED--CURRENT VALUE $56,000.--- A STEAL @ $38,890. --CALL @ (757)373-3257 VaDlr Mercedes Benz 2012 GL-450 4MATIC Black/ beige, Leather seats, XM/Bluetooth, rear camera, memory seats, 60K miles, $38000, 757-816-2015
Buick 2011 LaCrosse, 1 OWNER, 53K mis.,
For Rent-Va.Beach House
excel cond, $12,500. 757-291-4076.
NEED A CAR?
MUST SEE Virginia Beach Home 5 BR 3.5 BA FSBO, pool w/waterfall, 2 MBRs, Lg attic storage, SS appls, hrdwd, $417K Call Rick (757)275-7286
ZERO DOWN? BAD CREDIT? CALL 757-717-1715 VA DLR
Strawbridge Three Bedroom House For Rent 2 Full Bathrooms Large Dine-in Kitchen Attached Garage Large Fenced in Backyard Minutes from DamnNeck and Oceana Bases Contact 757-619-9096
VA Beach - Chix Beach - Bay waterfront duplex, 2BR 1BA Lg.Kit. Central Heat/AC W/D Shed 1200 sqft 1400/mo + dep 757-408-3032.
Cadillac 2013 XTS Luxury Collection sedan 4 Door..Crystal Red. One Owner.. 15,320 miles.. Bose Speakers,Sunroof,Heated & Cool Seats. Key Less Entry ..Key Less Start..Power windows & Door Locks..MP3..Sirius XM Satellite..Navigation System..Blue Tooth Wireless..On Star.. Many More Extra’s. $31,000 Moving ..Must See! 757 495 3644
For Rent-Waterfront
Ford 2005 Taurus P/S P/W P/S air am/fm run drives great 127k, $2095, 252-232-3562
Rental Houses-Suff. & W. Branch. Bruce Rd & Riverfront Condo $1100-$1700 Kline Realty 484-0123
Honda 2010 Accord V6 w/Navi New tires & brakes, all fluids changed by dealer 567-2463
Sajo Farm-Live on the lake on a quiet, dead-end street, 2 BR, 1.5 BA, with deck, cedar storage shed, brick duplex, $1195. Avail Aug. 1! Owner/ Agent, 497-8236. Apollo Realty 1, Inc. 687-5300.
Infiniti 2003 G35 Sporty 2-door, red w/sunroof. Have all records, no crashes, still fast & in good condition, 180k miles, garage kept, $5,950, 737-0588.
Apollo Realty 1, Inc. 499-1088
Gulfstream 2000 Sun Voyager, 35’,
Hurricane 2011 32’, 2 slides, like new, loaded, 21K mis., $63,505 NADA retail, now below wholesale, $49,995. Snyder’s RV 499-8000.
Lexus 2010 RX350, black, 1 owner, 50K mis., immaculate cond, $23,000. 757-434-4573.
DIXIE RV SUPERSTORE 50TH ANNIVERSARY SALE NOBODY BEATS OUR PRICES! NOBODY! 1-800-959-3494
excel cond, $6000. 757-496-0854.
Toyota 2013 Highlander Ltd 4WD ONLY 19k MILES! Like New. Leather, Nav, Sunroof, 3rd row, Nonsmokers. $31k. 757-735-2321
Vans DODGE 2000 3500 15 Passenger window van. Excel Cond. 142K miles. $4500.00 757-513-4962
Dodge 2005 Caravan, seats 7, excel cond, cold a/c, $4500. Fred 497-8104.
Nissan 2000 Quest GXE, real good miles, new insp, extras. Nice. $2400. 757-487-4194 va dlr
Toyota 2002 Sienna LE, auto, a/c, p/w, CD, tape, p/l, good cond, $2900. 757-375-5119. Porsche 2001 Boxster Base Model Soft Top $12,950. Blk w/ Blk Leather. 35600 mi. Alloy Whls. HK Sound. Garaged. VG Cond. 5 SP Trans. 757-3017447. MSG.
Porsche 2005 Boxster S, 6 spd, silver, new tires, excel cond, 70K mi., $22,000. 757-286-1465.
Wanted Automobiles Harley Davidson 2000 Fat Boy $5000.00 Garage kept with custom pipes. 23,310 Miles! Call: 757-510-2972
$ABSOLUTELY ABLY ACQUIRING AUTOS All Makes & Models, Best Price Paid!! FREE TOWING. 749-8035 AUTOS ACCEPTED - Any Year, Make Or Model TOP DOLLAR, FAST, FREE TOWING. 757-737-2465 Or 757-754-9675
Campers/RVs
MISSING & WANTED ! - ORANGE 1973 VW SUPER BEETLE MY VERY 1ST CAR ! PLEASE HELP ME locate my first car. Sold in 1993-94 to someone in Va. Bch. Gertie had CB antenna on top, last 6 vin numbers 325451. Call 757-4120506 if seen,or own this car, would like to make an offer to buy back.
LET DIXIE RV SELL YOUR RV!
Lincoln 2003 Town Car, blue, 45,665 mis.,
Sport Utility Vehicles Jeep 1994 Wrangler 4X4 manual 4.0L soft top, good int, fair cond, 170k $3,000.00. 757-363-0544
Motorcycles
THE #1 RV WHEELATOR IN VIRGINIA! Jaguar 2010 XF Premium Always garaged, 37,000 miles, new tires (07/15), Non-smoker, One owner, Satellite radio, 385 HP, Bowers & Wilkins, Heated Seats & Steering Wheel. $22,500 - 757-481-6799.
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Asking $3,900 obo 757 679 9465 anytime.
2 slides, handicap access, 31K mis., $19,950. Snyder’s RV 499-8000.
sell, & finance your RV. Snyders RV 499-8000.
Sale, $255,000, 1616 Springwater Court, Virginia Beach, 3 BR, 2 1/2 BA, 2,013 sq ft. fireplace, security system, garage, deck, Must Sell, Call 757-6476812 to see.
Glenwood-4 BR, 2.5 BA on water, $310,000.
DIXIE RV MUST GO 1987 BOUNDER RETAIL $18,876.00 SALE $3,987.00 1-800-959-3494 ASK FOR JOE
CONSIGNMENTS WANTED! Let us clean,
Southampton at Salem Springs Condo for
For Sale-Va. Beach Home
B Touring Cruiser 2007, Ford 450, 3 slides, loaded, $50,000 obo. 757-558-2229.469-4133.
CAMP LITE 2014, 6.8 Truck Camper, like new, fits 4 door pickup, cost $21,000 new, now $14,500. Snyder’s RV 499-8000.
For Sale-Condos/Co-Ops
Kawasaki 2007 Vulcan 900 custom Cruiser Motorcycle is in great condition like new!!! It has 6496 miles on it one owner. I just do not want to ride anymore and would like to sell it.
DIXIE RV MUST GO 1984 ALLEGRO RETAIL $28,761 SALE $4,876.00 1-800-959-3494 ASK FOR JOE
side entrance. No smokers or pets. 757-408-1620.
VB-2 rms+ priv. bath for 1 roommate, located near
Ford 2004 F450 XL Super Duty Dump Truck 107k Miles. Maintenance records available. Very good condition. $14,500. 757-463-0685
Motor Homes
Audi 2003 TT Sporty red convertible. Automatic. Nice condition. Ride today (757) 435-9269. $4,500
VB, Kempsville - Beautiful 2 story Colonial house, quiet, fully furn'd rm, sec. sys, cable, internet. No drugs. All Util. Incl. $550. 757-718 - 5345
Harley Davidson 2012 Night Rod Special VRSCDX Garage kept, excellent condition, less than 280 total miles. In Sedona Orange color, and no modifications. $11,000 Contact info: 757-836-8716 (W), 757-318-7412 (W), 757-362-8099 (C)
LET US CLEAN/SELL/FINANCE YOUR RV! CALL DENNIS @ 57-249-1257 Shasta New 2016, 185 Bunkhouse, loaded, was $21,000, now $14,495. Snyder’s RV 499-8000.
Harley Davidson 2006 FLHRI Road King Black Cherry, detachable King tour pack, a lot of extras, $7000.00 OBO 757-581-3284
4-Wheel Drives
Honda 2004 VTX 1300 C Garage Kept, many Extras, New battery, new cobra exhaust, new windshield. $3900 757-498-4616
GMC Yukon 1999 SLT 4WD works great, transmission is great,Body excellent, Interior is great. Recent inspection. Nevet been on the beach. Engine needs work or replacement. $2000 OBO. 7576137775.
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