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Celebrating 20 years of serving the Hampton Roads Navy family
Vol. 21, No. 29 Norfolk, VA | flagshipnews.com | 07.25-07.31.13
■ loved ones say goodbye Families say goodbye to their service member loved ones as the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) prepares to depart Naval Station Norfolk for an eight to nine-month deployment.
USS Truman deploys Press Release USS Harry S. Truman Public Affairs
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Sailors aboard aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) said their goodbyes to friends and family prior to getting underway for an eight to nine-month deployment, July 22. Truman, along with the other components of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HST CSG), completed a composite training unit exercise in January prior to their originally scheduled February deployment, and also a sustainment exercise and fleet synthetic training exercise in June. “The crew has operated and trained extensively at sea the past several months and the training scenarios were more complex and challenging,” said Capt. Bob Roth, Truman’s commanding officer. “The ship’s and air wing’s warfighting proficiency has increased substantially since our deployment was delayed in February. I couldn’t be more proud of the crew – they are dedicated, skilled and tremendously enthusiastic about deploying.” The February deployment was delayed due to sequestration and the change of aircraft carrier presence requirements in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The current deployment is part of an ongoing
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Sailors simulate a drunk driving accident during a Keep What You’ve Earned fair on Naval Base Kitsap Bangor.
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RUNNERS RACE IN HONOR OF FALLEN SEAL By MC3 Jackie Hart Navy Public Affairs Support Element East
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Take control of summer entertaining Press Release Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs
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Navy officials reminded Sailors, July 18, to be responsible hosts, especially if planning to serve alcoholic beverages.
“First thing to do as a party host is make sure you know who the designated drivers are ahead of time,” said Dorice Favorite, director, Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Office (NADAP). “As the host of the party you should provide a safe, funfilled environment, ensure designated drivers are identified at the beginning of the party and keep a watchful eye for guests who may appear to be intoxicated. Here are a few tips to help host an enjoyable event: ■ Have plenty of non-alcoholic beverages for the designated drivers. ■ Throughout the party, ensure desig-
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Tidewater enhanced multi-service market to focus on cost savings By Rebecca A. Perron Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Public Affairs
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As military medicine moves toward integration among the branches of service and cost reduction becomes a primary goal, the Tidewater enhanced Multi-Service Market is continuing to prepare for providing
health care in a joint environment, including most recently a visit from the leadership of the Office of Health Affairs (OHA), July 17 - 18. Dr. Karen S. Guice, principal deputy assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs and others from OHA met at Naval
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SUBMARINERS LEND HAND AT NASCAR RACE Sailors from USS New Hampshire and USS Miami volunteered at New Hampshire Motor Speedway to help a charity, July 13.
UNDERWATER ROBOTICS Student-built autonomous underwater vehicles will battle for supremacy at the 16th International RoboSub Competition, July 22-28.
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More than 485 active duty military, retired and civilian personnel participated in the 14th annual Allen Stone Braveheart Memorial Run Races, July 20, at Neptune’s Park, Virginia Beach. The annual Delphinus Engineering-hosted event races are held in memory of the courageous service of fallen Navy SEAL, Allen Stone, who died in a training exercise in September of 1999. Proceeds from the event benefit the Navy SEAL foundation and the Virginia Beach Rescue Squad (Rescue-14). The event consisted of a run-swim-run, a 5K run and a one-mile kid’s race in which event participants ranging from age 3 to 66 years old, came out to support despite the 85 degree weather. “It feels really good to be able to help people who do so much for us,” said Kim Hurst, event volunteer. “It’s one way that we can give back to show that we truly care, and besides, it’s a really fun time for all.” The first part of the event was a run which consisted
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MC3 Jackie Hart Service members and civilians begin the Allen Stone Braveheart Memorial Run-Swim-Run, 5K and 1-Mile Kid’s Race. The Braveheart Run-Swim-Run began in 1999, and is now named in memory of the initial winner of the event and fallen Navy SEAL Allen Stone.
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of a one mile walk/run for children or a 1K run/walk for adults along the beach immediately followed by a 1K swim, finishing the even with a 1K run back down the boardwalk. The event gave some participants the feeling of being able to give back to those who died keeping the U.S. free.
“This is truly for a good cause and it’s only a very small way we can give back,” said Mike Farina, setup volunteer for the event. “But knowing what they do to keep us safe makes it all worthwhile.” The races originated in 1999 and was called the Braveheart Run-Swim-Run, where Stone, a local SEAL team member, competed while on active duty and won in the 20-29 male age group. After his death, the name was changed to honor Stone and to continue his legacy.
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