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USS ARLINGTON HOSTS NASA SPACE CRAFT RECOVERY TESTS

■ above NASA engineers, Navy divers and Sailors assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) tow a test Orion capsule into the well deck of Arlington.

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After three days of practice, NASA conducted a stationary recovery test of their latest space craft, the Orion, in the well deck of the amphibious transport dock USS Arlington (LPD 24) while berthed at Naval Station Norfolk’s Pier 12, Aug. 15. This successful test of the fourman, 16-foot capsule paves the way for future testing of NASAs Orion Program, including a West Coast underway recovery test in January and the recovery of a low-orbit module following splashdown in the fall of 2014. NASA plans its ﬁrst unmanned Orion voyage to take place in 2017, and a manned expedition in 2021. “Arlington is all about ownership and standards, and Arlington is setting the standards for the other ships in our class that will be assisting in the recoveries of Orion space craft,” said Cmdr. Darren Nelson, Arlington’s commanding ofﬁcer. “To be able to work with NASA on the next manned space capsule is a dream come true for many Arlington crew members – they are very excited about this unique opportunity.” Arlington Sailors and Marines assisting with the recovery in front of, adjacent to and above the well deck throughout the week were joined by more than 75 NASA engineers, designers and technicians from Langley Research Center, Kennedy Space Center and Johnson Space Center. The testing was overseen by

» see ARLINGTON | A9 NEW LIGHT FIXTURES GENERATE SAVINGS New LED lighting installed at Naval Submarine Base New London’s (SUBASE) Morton Hall Gymnasium, Body Works Fitness Center and the Lower Base Gym, Aug. 15, offers patrons a brighter workout and the Navy a lower energy bill.

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MCC Karen E. Cozza The daughter of a Sailor assigned to the USS Stout holds a sign as the ship prepares to depart from Naval Station Norfolk. Stout departed on a deployment to conduct Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Operations in and around the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations

To continue preparing for the upcoming Resident Energy Conservation Program (RECP) roll-out in the MidAtlantic Region, beginning in October, the first mock bill is scheduled to be sent to residents living in Public/Private Venture (PPV) housing this month. RECP is an Office of the Secretary of Defense energy conservation initiative first introduced to PPV residents in Hawaii in January of 2011.

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The guided missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55), led by Cmdr. Bob Alpigini, deployed from its homeport of Norfolk, Aug. 18. After a whirlwind year that included a successful shipyard maintenance availability and intensive certiﬁcation and training period, Stout departed on a deployment to conduct Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Operations in and around the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. Alpigini expressed his excite-

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ment about bringing what he calls “the Navy’s premiere BMD asset” into the operational fold saying, “As Stout returns to the 6th Fleet area of operations, we’re looking forward to performing our mission in the most dynamic and exciting surface warfare environment in the world today. Our ship and crew are well prepared to do our nation’s business.” Most recently, the ship returned to Norfolk on Apr. 15 following her participation in an intensive training exercise speciﬁcally tailored to ships that deploy independently

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■ what it will do The mock bill will give residents the opportunity to see their energy consumption habits and give them the opportunity to help identify any possible maintenance issues.

PNSY returns USS Pittsburgh to the ﬂeet under budget, NAVSEA announced Aug. 15. PNSY conducted the KITTERY, MAINE Pittsburgh pre-inactivaPortsmouth Naval Ship- tion restricted availability yard (PNSY) delivered (PIRA) off-yard at Sub Base Los Angeles-class attack New London in Groton, submarine USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720) on-time and » see SUB | A9 Press Release

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Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) prepared meals for the homeless at a Norfolk soup kitchen, Aug. 15. Since arriving to Newport News in late February, the crew of the Lincoln has been involved in three different soup kitchens, with an average of six events per month. Two of the soup kitchens are located only one mile from the ship, at St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. The third project is located at Christ and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Norfolk. Religious Program Specialist 3rd Class Kalli Hoevelman, one of the Lincoln Sailors who volunteers on a regular basis at the various soup kitchens, reﬂected on giving back to the community. “It’s my favorite project,” said Hoevelman. “I feel like I’m helping people out and it makes me feel good. I realize I’m making a difference and it makes me more motivated to come to work.” Hoevelman added that a small group of Sailors can make a big difference and added that volunteers from the carrier will continue volunteering

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ONE BUSINESS REMOVED, ONE ADDED FROM MILITARY OFF–LIMITS LIST Press Release Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Public Affairs

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Victory Lane Motors, 6512 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk has been formally placed off-limits to all military personnel in Hampton Roads by the Joint Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board (JAFDCB) for Southeastern Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina. The board works closely with businesses that are considered being placed off-limits to avoid these actions. Mitigation efforts demonstrated by area businesses and communication to the board by the businesses often have favorable results. The following business was removed from the off-limits list: ■ Coast 2 Coast Auto Sales, 1305 Oceana Blvd., Virginia Beach Establishments are given the oppor-

tunity to notify the JAFDCB in writing that corrective actions have taken place. Removal from the list will be considered by the board upon presentation that satisfactory corrective action has been taken. Failure to respond will result in the board making a request for establishment representatives to appear in person at a formal hearing of the JAFDCB. The complete list of establishments currently off-limits to all members of the Armed Forces is: ■ Victory Lane Motors, 6512 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk ■ Hampton Pipe and Tobacco, 86 W. Mercury Blvd., Hampton ■ Hampton Pipe and Tobacco, 15435-B Warwick Blvd., Newport News ■ Hampton Pipe and Tobacco, 4796 George Washington Memorial Hwy., Hayes ■ Lazy Dayz, 731 J. Clyde Morris

Blvd., Suite B, Newport News ■ Lazy Dayz, 839 W. 21st Street, Norfolk ■ Mellow Smoke Tobacco Shop, 1948 Diamond Springs Rd., Virginia Beach ■ Outer Edge Gifts, 760-B J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News ■ Blazin Herbs, 85 W. Mercury Blvd., Hampton The safety and security of all service members is a priority for the Department of Defense. The JAFDCB is an investigative committee composed of members from each military service and civilian advisers who work with local law enforcement agencies and local businesses to identify conditions which may adversely affect the health, safety, welfare and discipline of the Armed Forces. For more information go to http:// www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrma. html.

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NAS Oceana holds change of command By Cathy Heimer

From left: Capt. Christopher W. Chope, incoming commanding ofﬁcer, NAS Oceana; Rear Adm. Dixon R. Smith, Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic; and Capt. Robert N. Geis, outgoing commanding ofﬁcer, NAS Oceana salute during the change of command ceremony at NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach, Aug. 16.

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Capt. Kit Chope became the 42nd commanding officer of Naval Air Station Oceana in the base’s 70-year history during a ceremony at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Oceana, Aug. 16. Formerly serving as Oceana’s executive officer, Chope relieved Capt. Bob Geis in a hangar filled to capacity with senior Navy leadership, officials from the cities of Virginia Beach and Chesapeake, former Oceana commanding officers, families, friends and those who have worked for and with both naval aviators. Retired Rear Adm. Richard O’Hanlon, who formerly served as Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic, was the guest speaker for the ceremony. He told the audience he was delighted to be the guest speaker for many reasons, but one was to have “the opportunity to pay tribute to two of the finest examples of the American Sailor, Bob Geis and Kit Chope.” The admiral noted how Geis, often referred by his call sign of “Goose,” worked hard to continue to build the relationship between the Navy and Virginia Beach, and developed a strong bond with Chesapeake as well. He also praised Geis for dealing with numerous budget issues with dwindling resources, always keeping his eye on the “people programs, so vital to Sailors and their families … Bob always had his priorities right.” As he wished Geis success in his next assignment at Commander, Navy Installations Command, O’Hanlon concluded with “Bob Geis is handing down to Kit Chope an extremely well-run air station,

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ﬁlled with motivated people and ready to support naval air operations well into the future.” Rear Adm. Dixon R. Smith, Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic presented Geis with the Legion of Merit for his many accomplishments as the commanding ofﬁcer of

Oceana, Dam Neck Annex and Naval Auxiliary Landing Field Fentress. As Geis began his ﬁnal remarks as Oceana’s commanding ofﬁcer, he accepted the award on behalf of the Oceana team and recognized many of those team members in the

audience, including former Oceana Command Master Chief Bill Smalts, now on USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), as well as current Command Master Chief Eric Clark. He also singled out Oceana’s new ombudsman Carrie Lloyd and his executive assistant Sue

Guilbault with presentations of ﬂowers. “You are absolutely the best gatekeeper in the United States Navy,” he joked to Guilbault. Geis thanked Chope for his friendship and respect, whom he referred by his call sign of “Gator.” “Thanks for making this job fun … it was amazing to me how well we’ve meshed right from the start,” he said. “It’s pretty obvious to anyone who’s seen us during our tour that we not only enjoy doing our jobs, but we enjoy being together doing our job. I can’t think of anyone I would rather trust working on our team than you my friend. I know the team is going to get even better.”

Chope began his brief remarks by noting that the day following the ceremony would mark 70 years since Oceana was ﬁrst established as a Navy base during the middle of World War II. “We’ve come a long way since then at Oceana, Dam Neck and Fentress, and their commitment to our nation and our Navy has never wavered,” he said. Recognizing former commanding ofﬁcers, retired captains Dexter Rumsey, John Allen and Mark Hunter, as well as Cmdr. George Michaels, representing his father Capt. Danny Michaels, who recently died, Chope said, “I’m humbled to follow in your footsteps and I promise to be an attentive skipper of this legendary base.” Chope said he also plans to honor Oceana’s heritage by continuing professional customer service, with new initiatives already in the planning stages.

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JOHN H. CHAFEE FITNESS CENTER DEDICATED Naval Station Newport facility named after senator, WWII vet By Bob Krekorian Naval Station Newport Public Affairs

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LSCS Carl Moore A portrait of a young John H. Chafee is unveiled during the ceremony, Aug. 15, dedicating Naval Station Newport’s newest state-of-the-art ﬁtness center, John H. Chafee Fitness Center, at Naval Station Newport.

The John H. Chafee Fitness Center at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Newport, the installation’s newest facility, was dedicated in a ceremony honoring the memory of former U.S. Senator John H. Chafee of Rhode Island, Aug. 15. Chafee, who died in 1999, served as an enlisted Marine in World War II ﬁghting on Guadalcanal and Okinawa. As a captain during the Korean War, he was the 66th governor of Rhode Island. He also served as Secretary of the

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Navy (SECNAV) and then as a U.S. Senator. Chafee’s son, Lincoln Chafee, currently the Governor of Rhode Island, was the guest speaker. “Throughout his life, my dad was a strong advocate for good physical health,” Lincoln said. “Of all his accomplishments in his role as Secretary of the Navy, my father was most proud of what he was able to do to improve quality of life for those serving in the Navy and their families. His focus was making improvements such as this state-of-the-art facility for Navy personnel that will be used for generations.” The new $36 million facility, constructed to LEED Silver standards, replaces an outdated Quonset hut-style gymnasium facility, Gym 109, which was built in 1942, and an inefficient swimming pool, Pool 307, located on Coddington Point. “You look at the environmental initiatives that are underway within the Department of Defense – from the Great Green Fleet to wind turbines – and I am certain that Gov. Chafee’s father would be proud,” said Capt. Douglas Mikatarian, commanding officer, Naval Station Newport. “The former SECNAV Chafee’s legacies of support and dedication to the military, as well as the environment, were primary reasons for us to pursue him as the namesake of this facility.” The facility, operated by the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) department at NAVSTA Newport, features state of the art temperature controls, low flow water fixtures and EPA recommended paint. Workmen were able to recycle approximately 75 percent of the materials used and/ or demolished through the project. The Chafee Fitness Center features a six-lane swimming pool; a two-lane 1/12 mile indoor track; and 66,000 square feet of recreational, administrative, locker room and wash room spaces. The new facility has been open since April and is the center piece of the installation averaging 1,200 patrons per weekday when all the schools are in session. Patrons include active duty, family members, retirees and civil servants. The indoor ceremony was attended by more than 200 students and staff, which included representatives from the Rhode Island congressional delegation, veterans groups and local dignitaries. A portrait of a young John H. Chafee at age 39 was unveiled during the ceremony. Mikatarian acknowledged the diligence of the NAVFAC/ Newport Public Works team for their management of the construction and demolition contracts associated with the new fitness center. “The MWR team, who are extremely dedicated and hardworking, oversaw a complicated transition from one outdated facility into this new facility with ease and minimal disruption to the hundreds that rely on a gym every day,” he said. A commemoration fun run was held prior to the start of the ceremony led by members of the MWR fitness staff.

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jointeffort Sailors assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 3 recover an Orion capsule into the well deck of Arlington as part of NASA’s ﬁrst key Orion stationary recovery test at Naval Station Norfolk.

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NAVY, NASA TEAM UP TO RECOVER ORION CREW MODULE Press Release Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command Public Affairs

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The ﬁrst recovery tests of the new Orion Human Space Flight crew module occurred last week aboard USS Arlington (LPD 24) at Naval Station Norfolk. The recovery efforts aboard Arlington allowed NASA experts a hands-on opportunity to work closely with the Navy to plan the future crew module recovery process. “This is a signiﬁcant milestone in the Navy’s partnership with NASA and the Orion Human Space Flight program,” said Adm. Bill Gortney, Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command. “The Navy is excited to support NASAs continuing mission of space exploration. Our unique capabilities make us an ideal

partner for NASA in the safe recovery of our astronauts in the 21st century – just as we did nearly a half century ago in support of America’s quest to put a man on the Moon.” The amphibious assault ship Arlington is one the Navy’s newest amphibious assault ships. The ship’s well deck, capability to embark helicopters, air search radar and medical facilities made it an ideal platform for the recovery. According to Cmdr. Darren Nelson, commanding ofﬁcer of Arlington, the ship’s crew is enthusiastic about the opportunity to work with NASA during this phase of their manned space program. “Of course, Arlington’s crew of Sailors and Marines and I are thrilled to be a part of this,” he said. “The U.S. Navy has been part of America’s space program almost since the beginning. From 1961-

MCSN Scott Barnes Sailors aboard the USS Arlington (LPD 24) prepare to deploy a rigid-hull inﬂatable boat (RHIB) during an exercise as part of NASA’s ﬁrst key Orion stationary recovery test at Naval Station Norfolk.

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1975, Navy ships recovered Mercury, Gemini and Apollo spacecraft after splashing down in the oceans, transporting capsules and crews safely to land.” Several of these historic recoveries were facilitated by Arlington’s predecessor, the second ship in the U.S. ﬂeet to bear the name. The major communications relay ship USS Arlington (AGMR

2) assisted in the recovery of Apollo 8 after its splashdown in the Northern Paciﬁc on Dec. 27, 1968. Arlington also aided in the recovery of Apollo 10 on May 26, 1969. Most famously, the ship took part in the recovery of Apollo 11 (the ﬁrst to land on the Moon) on July 24, 1969. “As the captain of a Navy warship, and for virtually every member of my crew, this opportunity to work with NASA is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” said Nelson.

“Lessons learned from these tests will be used in Navy dive team training, crew module recovery procedures, support equipment design, dockside handling procedures and equipment and personnel task loading.” Unlike the early recovery operations where the spacecraft had to be lifted aboard Navy ships via helicopter, the Arlington simply opens her stern gate and the Orion is towed into the ship’s ﬂooded well deck by small boats.

During this phase of the stationary recovery test, Arlington remained moored pier side while the Orion capsule was brought aboard the ship via a barge. Once aboard the ship, Arlington’s well deck was flooded and the capsule was towed to open water where Navy divers practiced attaching tow lines to the spacecraft. Sailors then towed the craft back into Arlington’s well deck. Arlington’s crew and NASA engineers determined the best methods for securing Orion prior to pumping the well deck dry and settling the spacecraft into a specially designed cradle. Nelson said that after a week’s testing, he couldn’t be prouder of his crews’ performance. “Arlington is truly proud to contribute in the future success of human space flight and U.S. national space policies and programs, one that will ultimately lead toward another large step for mankind,” said Nelson. The second major test of the crew module and recovery process is planned for early 2014 off the West Coast. The tests are part of preparations for the first flight of Orion, Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1), in the fall of 2014.

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Navy paves way for future weapons through new technology Compiled by Flagship Staff

This week, in support of The Flagship’s 20th Anniversary, we take a brief look back at stories that ran in The Flagship featuring an advance in weapons technology that may one day revolutionize the Navy we know today. The Office of Naval Research’s (ONRs) electromagnetic (EM) railgun program took an important step forward in 2012 when the first industry railgun prototype launcher was tested at a facility in Dahlgren, Va. The EM railgun launcher is a long-range weapon that fires

projectiles using electricity instead of chemical propellants. Magnetic ﬁelds created by high electrical currents accelerate a sliding metal conductor, or armature, between two rails to launch projectiles at 4,500 mph to 5,600 mph. In 2008, ONR ﬁrst conducted a 10-megajoule shot – a world record at the time – and later conducted a 33-megajoule shot on Dec. 20, 2010, which set another world record. The demonstration in 2010 showed that researchers were steadily progressing toward developing a gun that could hit targets almost 20 times farther than conventional ship

combat systems. In comparison, one megajoule of energy is equivalent to a 1-ton car being thrust at 100 mph, and a 33-megajoule shot, for example, could potentially reach extended ranges with Mach 5 velocity at ﬁve times the speed of sound. When fully developed, the EM railgun will give Sailors a dramatically increased multi-mission capability. Its increased velocity and extended range over traditional shipboard weapons will allow them to conduct precise, long-range naval surface ﬁre support for land strikes; ship self-defense against cruise and ballistic

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U.S. Navy file photos A high-speed camera captures the ﬁrst fullenergy shots (above) from the Ofﬁce of Naval Research-funded electromagnetic railgun prototype launcher (left) that was installed at a test facility in Dahlgren, Va.

missiles; and surface warfare to deter enemy vessels. “This is the next step toward a future tactical system that will be placed aboard a ship some day,” said Roger Ellis, program manager of the EM railgun program. The Navy is moving ahead with the EM railgun program’s next phase: to develop thermal management systems for both the launcher and pulsed power to facilitate increased firing rates of up to 10 rounds per minute. Toward this end, BAE and General Atomics have been contracted to begin concept design of a next-generation thermally managed launcher. “The next phase of the development effort is to demonstrate the ability to operate at a firing rate of significant military utility,” said Ellis. Five members of ONRs EM railgun technology team were awarded with one of the Navy’s most prestigious achievement awards – the Dr. Delores M. Etter Top

Scientists and Engineers of the Year award – on Aug. 17, 2012 “This is an honor,” said Ben McGlasson, a mechanical engineer for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWC-DD) and product team lead for the railgun launcher. “To be recognized for our teamwork underscores the Navy’s long-term commitment to developing and maturing this weapons system.” Along with McGlasson, other NSWC-DD railgun honorees included: Cynthia Hol-

land, lead test engineer for the EM Launch Facility; Vanessa J. Lent, deputy lead for EM Weapons Systems Engineering; Jeff A. Polochak, lead for the EM Railgun Pulsed Power Repetitive Fires Development and Testing; and Adam R. Jones, deputy lead for the EM Railgun Projectile Integrated Project Team. “We’ve assembled a highly dedicated and talented team of engineers who have made extraordinary achievements,” said Roger McGinnis, who oversees the innovative naval prototype for ONRs Naval Air Warfare and Weapons Department. “The EM railgun provides the Navy with greater steelon-target accuracy and firepower, but importantly, also affords our warfighters and vessels with improved protections and multi-mission capabilities.” Editor’s note: Releases from the Office of Naval Research contributed to this article.

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■ what it looks like Mock billing is the third phase in the four-phase RECP roll-out, intended to give residents an opportunity to observe and curtail energy consumption in their housing units prior to live billing in November.

MCSN Scott Barnes Sailors aboard the USS Arlington (LPD 24) recover an Orion capsule into the well deck of Arlington during an exercise as part of NASAs ﬁrst key Orion stationary recovery test at Naval Station Norfolk.

ARLINGTON | NASA

planned Orion recovery tests for more than 5 years Courtesy illustration

■ more from the Orion NASA Recovery Director Check out A5 for more Louie Garcia. coverage and photos “We performed the refrom the Orion capsule. covery several times earlier this week and have gotten proficient at it,” said Garcia. “Today, we did everything can accomplish the recovery all together, perfecting the of the capsule.” operation as if the capArlington, a San Antoniosule had left its orbit and class warship, has many splashed down, sending the unique capabilities that make small boats out to conduct a it an ideal partner to support safety assessment, hook the NASA, including the abiltaglines up and tow it into ity to embark helicopters, the well deck. The capsule launch and recover small was floated in over a cradle boats, three dimensional air in the ballasted ship and then search radar and advanced settled into the cradle when medical facilities. the ship was deballasted.” “This is a cost-effective “We have a requirement partnership,” Nelson noted. that we have the crew hatch “The Navy has the necessary opened within two hours of at-sea recovery experience splashdown,” he continued. and capabilities and is always “We are trying to verify if willing to work with governthat is a realistic goal, and so ment and private partners far, it has been.” when directed, and when it The U.S. Navy has makes the most sense in terms worked with NASA with of capability and economy.” space craft recoveries for The recovery testing programs including Mer- aboard Arlington has proven cury (1959-1963), Gemini that the U.S. Navy can safely (1961-1966) and Apollo support NASAs requests for (1961-1972). The last re- operational support without covery done by the U.S. adversely impacting the DeNavy was in 1975. partment of Defense’s priArlington’s namesake pre- mary warfighting mission. decessor, the major commu“This is a building block nications relay ship USS Ar- for the United States to conlington (AGMR 2) assisted duct manned space flight with the recoveries of Apollo again,” said Garcia. 8 in 1968, and 10 and 11 the The ship is named for Arfollowing year. lington County, Va., home “My crew and I are very of the Pentagon, in honor of proud to continue the legacy the 184 victims and heroes of Arlington and the NASA who lost their lives during space program,” said Nelson. the terrorist attack there on NASA has been planning 9/11. the Orion recovery tests for Arlington is the eighth in more than five years. Navy’s San Antonio-class The most challenging part of ships, designed to be the of the Orion recovery was in most survivable amphibious the “choreography” of all the vessels ever put to sea. The moving parts, Garcia said. third in the U.S. fleet to bear “We have never done this the name, Arlington was be before and we are working commissioned on April 6. with Arlington, which of The ship combines 21st cencourse has never done any- tury amphibious shipbuildthing like this before either,” ing and warfighting technolhe explained. “Also, we are ogies to support current and working with people we’ve future Marine Corps aircraft just met and learning how to and landing craft, and will mesh different government be capable of taking nearly organizations together so 1,200 Sailors and Marines that their strengths and skills into harm’s way.

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on portal to start monitoring usage Set your thermostat to 68 Continued from front For the next three months, the mock bill will annotate resident energy consumption used in the previous month and will be identical to the actual bill residents will start to receive in November. “The mock bill will give residents the opportunity to see their energy consumption habits and give them the opportunity to help identify any possible maintenance issues within the unit,” said John Morello, Director of Regional Family Housing.” RECP establishes like-type groups (LTGs) of housing units and measures the average usage for each LTG every month. A 10 percent buffer is added above and below the average to create a normal usage band. Residents will receive monthly statements on how their usage compares to the normal usage, and those using more than the normal usage, will have to pay for the excess, whereas those using less will receive a rebate or credit for the difference. “RECP will encourage our PPV residents to regulate their unit’s energy usage. The program is designed to bring PPV utility usage in line with usage in private communities, with savings results reinvested to improve PPV community quality of life,” said Rear Adm. Dixon R. Smith, Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic.

“The mock billing phase of RECP will provide residents a sense of how they are doing in their PPV units and allow them the opportunity to adjust consumption behavior as necessary. This is a great tool to help us all modify our behavior to be more energy aware.” In the first phase of RECP, PPV housing units were installed with individual meters to measure residential energy usage, and in phase two, information about the program was provided to residents in the PPV communities. Following the mock billing phase, the final phase – live billing – will begin. Mock billing is the third phase in the four-phase RECP roll-out, intended to give residents an opportunity to observe and curtail energy consumption in their housing units prior to live billing in November. Morello encourages residents to become familiar with RECP and the billing process prior to receiving their first bill and suggests the following tips to help with familiarization: ■ Know what appliances you are using and be aware of how often you are using them. ■ Become familiar with the mock bill. ■ Register on the Resident Portal. ■ Monitor your energy consumption. “The Resident Portal is important because it allows residents to view and track their consumption through-

degrees Fahrenheit in the winter and 78 degrees Fahrenheit it in the summer. Turn off lights and TV when not in use. Unplug appliances from wall outlets, such as phone chargers. out the month,” said Morello. “It’s another way for residents to manage their utility usage and make adjustments as needed.” The Portal allows not only a current view of usage, but also lets residents view past and projected usage as well. When live billing begins, the portal will also show utility statements and account balances. Residents must register on the portal to start monitoring their usage. A Resident ID is needed to register. The Resident ID and link to the Resident Portal are on each mock bill. The portal, also referred to as the YES Portal, is managed by Yardi Energy Solutions and provides 24/7 customer support to more than 55,000 residents of PPV housing nationwide. For more information on RECP, visit www.cnic.navy.mil/ffr/housing/ recp.html, contact your local PPV Community Manager, or your installation’s Navy Housing Service Center. To see previous Flagship articles on RECP, visit http://goo.gl/I9mYFC and http://goo.gl/1bJJXh

STOUT | Ship named in honor of WWII veteran Continued from front called IDCERTEX. The ship returned from her last 6th Fleet deployment in June of 2011. Stout is the sixth of the Arleigh Burke-class of destroyers – the ﬁrst ships in the world designed and equipped with the AEGIS Weapons Systems. This system incorporates shaping techniques that reduce radar detectability and the likelihood of coun-

ter-targeting. AEGIS excels in high-threat environments, which include anti-air, antisubmarine, anti-surface and strike operations. Stout was commissioned on Aug. 13, 1994 and was named after Rear Adm. Herald F. Stout. He was awarded two Navy Crosses for his outstanding service as commanding ofﬁcer of USS Claxton (DD 571) in the Solomon Islands during World War II.

MCC Karen E. Cozza The USS Stout (DDG 55) departs Naval Station Norfolk for deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

SUB | Returned on-time, under budget Continued from front Conn. which began on Sept. 5, 2012. Although PNSY routinely performs work off-yard, this was the first major Chief of Naval Operations availability of more than 100,000 man-days which PNSY executed outside of Kittery, Maine. “Off-yard availabilities are unique and require an all-inclusive team mentality from planning to execution,” said Don Robinson, deputy project superintendent. “The can-do attitude of our entire team made small work of even first-time challenges throughout the execution period.” The project team and crew’s combined pride and work ethic drove them to success as they met the overhaul’s key dates, including undocking three days early – none of which would have been possible without the maintenance partnership with the Pittsburgh crew lead by commanding officer, Cmdr. William Solomon. “Cmdr. Solomon and the crew of Pittsburgh were side-by-side with the shipyard in overcoming each and every obstacle,” said Capt. James Kalowsky, PNSY operations officer. “They truly

exemplified the ship’s motto and displayed a ‘heart of steel.’” The on-time and on-budget completion of submarine availabilities is critical in the maintenance of today’s fleet and is essential to maintaining readiness. PNSY remains devoted to the technical excellence and judiciousness that is required to meet schedule and budget demands. “This shipyard has been providing for the defense of this country and maintaining the Navy for more than 200 years,” said Capt. William Greene, shipyard commander. “The platforms may have changed from sailing ships to nuclearpowered submarines, but one thing that will always remain is the traditional Portsmouth quality work which continues to safely deliver excellence for the nation and the Navy.” PNSY, a field activity of the Naval Sea Systems Command, is committed to maximizing the material readiness of the fleet by safely delivering first-time quality, on-budget and on-time. For more news from Naval Sea Systems Command, visit www.navy.mil/ local/navsea/.

New LED ﬁxtures brighten base gyms, generate savings By Lt. j.g. Phillip Chitty Submarine Base New London Public Affairs

GROTON, CONN.

New LED lighting installed at Naval Submarine Base New London’s (SUBASE) Morton Hall Gymnasium, Body Works Fitness Center, and the Lower Base Gym, Aug. 15, offers patrons a brighter workout and the Navy a lower energy bill. “I’m very pleased with our new LED lighting systems in the gyms,” said Kevin Boedigheimer, SUBASE Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department’s athletic director. “And I know our patrons are too.” The recently installed overhead lighting ﬁxtures are the result of a joint MWR and Public Works Department (PWD) initiative to not only

provide a more aesthetically pleasing physical training environment, but to also do it a fraction of the cost. New upgrades available in the LEDs that immediately impressed Boedigheimer were the motion sensors and auto dimmers at Morton Hall Gymnasium and Body Works Fitness Center. “Our old lights were either on or off and their burn-out rate and costs were becoming excessive,” he said. “Kevin came to Public Works and presented us with a great opportunity,” said Bill Jankowski, SUBASE energy manager. “We chose to use LEDs because they would enhance each gym’s lighting, and reduce maintenance and energy costs for the Navy.” With funding for the project coming from the base’s Public

Works sustainment budget, the lighting project is a purely SUBASE funded endeavor. Moreover, the upgrades to the base’s gyms will save the Navy about $37,000 a year in energy costs alone and the project will pay for itself in four years, according to Jankowski. For Boedigheimer, the expected lifetime of the new LEDs will also be a great payback – the LEDs should last ﬁve to 10 times longer than the original lighting. “This project is a great example of the collaboration between base commands and activities and the base’s Public Works Department,” said Jankowski. “And perhaps more importantly, it highlights how much energy and money the base can save when conservation is in mind.”

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■ visit from the SECNAV Children at the Escola Dona Maria de Jesus school in São Tomé and Príncipe raise their hands in support of education with Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus. São Tomé and Príncipe is one of several countries throughout the region where Mabus is meeting with Sailors, Marines, and civilian and military ofﬁcials.

SECNAV visits Gabon, African nations to strengthen maritime partnership ■ his trip Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus visited Ghana, Gabon, and São Tomé and Príncipe during his multinational tour meant to reinforce existing relationships with African countries.

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Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus concluded a visit to Gabon, Aug. 19. Mabus met with various government and military ofﬁcials to discuss maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea and other areas of mutual concern, such as piracy, transnational crime and regional security. “Our Sailors and Marines have a

history of working together to build solutions to shared problems,” said Mabus. “A continued, and more complex partnership, through exercises, training and personnel exchanges are important now and will remain so in the future.” Among those meeting with Mabus in Gabon were President Ali Ben Bongo Ondimba, Minister of Defense Pacome Ruﬁn Ondzounga, Chief of

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Photos by MC1 Arif Patani Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus presents Gabonese Minister of National Defense Pacôme-Ruﬁn Ondzounga with a Marine Corps K-Bar knife after a meeting in the country’s capital.

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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced seven new initiatives to strengthen and standardize the department’s sexual assault prevention and response effort, Aug. 15. In a memo to the ﬁeld, Hagel called elimination of sexual assault in the military one of the department’s top priorities. “This effort requires our absolute and sustained commitment to providing a safe environment in which every service member and DOD civilian is free from the threat of sexual harassment and assault,” he wrote in a statement. “Our success depends on a dynamic and responsive approach. We, therefore, must continually assess and strive to improve our prevention and response programs.” On May 6, the secretary directed the services and defense agencies to strengthen the program in commander accountability, command climate, victim advocacy and safety. The secretary’s initiatives will strengthen these areas further. They include:

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TORPEDO SHOT FROM USS IOWA IN 1899 SURFACES By MC1 (AW) Tim Comerford

To see Howell 24, lost on this day, WASHINGTON Naval History and Heritage at this time - it was Command’s (NHHC) Underwater Archeology Branch (UAB) pretty exciting.” Naval History and Heritage Command Communication Outreach Division

dove into the history of a recently-discovered late-19th century No. 24 Howell Torpedo, Aug. 9, and they scored a direct hit. “We started looking through SECNAV [Secretary of the Navy] reports and narrowed it down to eight ships which had been outﬁtted with Howell Torpedoes,” said Mikala Pyrch, a George Washington University intern with UAB who discov-

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ered the torpedo’s origin. “From there we ﬁgured which ships had gone through the Paciﬁc Fleet or spent any time in California along the coast. That narrowed it down the USS Marblehead and the USS Iowa. We went to the national archives and looked in

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the deck logs. I saw that in December of 1899, Iowa had been doing target practice with the torpedoes and had lost ... Howell No. 24.” Pyrch was thrilled to ﬁnd the information, sleuthing was something she never expected to do when she started interning for archeological conservation at UAB. “I never expected to become a private investigator,” she explained. “I didn’t ever think that we would ﬁnd conclusive evidence. I thought we would have a best guess. To see Howell 24, lost on this day, at this time – it was pretty exciting.”

Of the many military medical advances that have resulted during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, one breakthrough has been in the treatments for burn patients, according to military and civilian medical experts attending a Defense Department-sponsored conference held in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Aug. 16. At the Military Health System Research Symposium, a panel of physicians discussed with reporters the latest research and clinical trials that are advancing the treatment of burn patients in the segment, “Breakthrough Science: Opportunities in Regenerative Medicine.” Though the war in Afghanistan is winding down, burn treatment research continues, the physicians said. The implementation of added fire

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COME ON BIG YELLOW BUS! By Bianca Martinez Military Spouse Contributor

■ that time of the year Military spouse, mom and WTKR news anchor Bianca Martinez gives readers her top reasons for being excited about back-to-school!

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The Department of Defense announced its plan to extend benefits to same-sex spouses of uniformed service members and Department of Defense civilian employees, Aug. 14. After a review of the department’s benefit policies following the Supreme Court’s ruling that Section Three of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional, and in consultation with the Department of Justice and other executive branch agencies, the Defense Department will make spousal and family benefits available no later than Sept. 3, regardless of sexual orientation, as long as service member-sponsors provide a valid marriage certificate. The Department of Defense remains committed to ensuring that all men and women who serve in the U.S. military, and their families, are treated fairly and equally as the law directs. Entitlements such as TRICARE enrollment, basic allowance for housing (BAH) and family separation allow-

MC2 Kristina Young Machinist’s Mate (Nuclear) 2nd Class Jerrel Revel proposes to his boyfriend, Dylan Kirchner, upon the return of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS New Mexico (SSN 779) from a scheduled six-month deployment.

online Read the implementation memo from Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel online at http:// goo.gl/couQU6 as well as further guidance on extending beneﬁts to same-sex spouses of military members from Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Jessica Wright at http://goo.gl/fRLtfe.

ance are retroactive to the date of the Supreme Court’s decision. Any claims to entitlements before that date will not be granted. For those members married after June 26 of this year, entitlements begin at the date of marriage. We recognize that same-sex military couples who are not stationed in a ju-

risdiction that permits same-sex marriage would have to travel to another jurisdiction to marry. That is why the department will implement policies to allow military personnel in such a relationship non-chargeable leave for the purpose of travelling to a jurisdiction where such a marriage may occur. This will provide accelerated access to the full range of benefits offered to married military couples throughout the department, and help level the playing field between opposite-sex and same-sex couples seeking to be married. For civilian benefits administered government-wide to federal employees, the Department of Defense will follow the Office of Personnel Management and the Department of Labor’s guidance to ensure that the same benefits currently available to heterosexual spouses are also available to legally married same-sex spouses.

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USS Pearl Harbor returns to San Diego Musician 3rd Class Cliff Murray greets his family after arriving aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52). Pearl Harbor, homeported in San Diego, Calif. is returning from Paciﬁc Partnership 2013.

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I logged into my Facebook page this morning. Do you know what I saw? All of my friends from around the country posting their photos of their kids in coordinating outfits. Some kids were holding signs. Some kids looked half asleep while others looked super excited. The one thing they all had in common were the captions saying something to the effect of, “First Day of School!” Imagine the slight pang of jealousy I felt in my gut as I knew we still have about two weeks before ours take those glorious steps onto the big yellow bus for another year of adventures in learning. I know, my mom reminded me that in a couple months I will be missing them greatly, but for now I bring back one of my favorite articles of all time. It first ran last August, so I tweaked it a bit. Really, it is the same sentiment just different ages and topics. It’s my back-to-school celebratory article. Enjoy. You know the commercial. It is the one where mom and dad are walking through the aisles of an office supply store and “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” is playing in the background as they dance from binders to pencils to calculators. Well, it’s only funny because it’s true. As we shopped for our school supplies this weekend, you could almost see the inner me doing cartwheels and back handsprings! Don’t get me wrong. I love my kids with all my heart and soul, but at some point, we all need our space! If you have reached that point, like I have, then I give you the top reasons I am looking forward to back-to-school! ■ There is only so much boy conversation a 35-year-old mom can take with a 7-year-old. On one hand, I cherish the moments he wants to snuggle and talk about how much he loves me. On the other, I have learned all there is to learn about Minecraft. I mean seriously, almost every kid right now has a Minecraft problem. I can only imagine the withdrawal symptoms I will see in that first week of school. He has done golf and football camps and stayed active, but it’s Minecraft on the brain! Let me be clear, Creeper and Herobrine are not invited to my first school morning breakfast with my bestie! ■ My brain can no longer take the intense “negotiations” that occur around the clock with my almost 5-yearold going on 15 girl. I imagine it is worse than getting a bill passed in Congress … and at least they pretty much get to declare vacation when they want! She will be starting Kindergarten this year and that means both kids on the bus at the same time! Whoo hooo! ■ Workouts become mine again! Taking my kids to workout with me in the mornings meant my WODs (workout of the day) were taking some serous hits! Does it make me a bad mommy that I am worried about the 30 seconds that will be added to my time while trying to complete overhead squats because I needed to stop an all out brother/sister brawl? Don’t answer that. I just miss getting into my gym, CrossFit Krytpon on a daily basis. There is something about being surrounded by awesome athletes that motivates you. While I have all of the equipment to get it done in my garage, it just isn’t the same. ■ HGTV! Just saying. I want one half hour of my day to watch HGTV. With the kids home in the morning and me working at night, it doesn’t happen in the summer time! ■ A clean house! I read once this summer that trying to clean a house with kids in it is like trying to brush your teeth while eating Oreo’s. Truth! I always have time for the kitchen, but not my room. So, um, yeah you may not be able to walk in it right now and it could totally end up on “Hoarders.” I know that as soon as they start, I will be missing our lazy mornings on the porch swings and laughing hysterically at something silly over lunch. Maybe I am just trying to cope with time flying by so fast. I try not to complain because I know my hubs wishes he didn’t miss so many of these moments. For now, let’s just say milspouse moms and dads need some “me time” and thank goodness school gets us a few of those. With that, thank you teachers! You do amazing things for our kids (and us). So, tag, you’re it! Next week, I will take a serious look at back-to-school and how to make the transition a little easier.

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

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By Wally Barstow FFSC Norfolk Financial Educator

What’s your monthly car payment? The odds are getting slim that the answer is, “I don’t have one.” Why? Consider a few trends that have occurred in the last several years. According to the automotive info site Edmunds.com, the average length of a new car loan is now 63.8 months, which is up from 59.8 in 2008. R.L. Polk & Company found that Americans are now holding on to their new vehicles for about six years, but only just over four years on the used vehicle side. While some loans are being stretched out to eight years, the number of car loans seven years or longer are now at 39 percent, which is up from 30 percent in 2004. Credit reporting ﬁrm Experian reports that car loans of four-ﬁve years are way down, now representing only about 10 percent of car buyers. You might think that the longer repayment terms have resulted in smaller, more

affordable car payments. Here’s the kicker ... monthly car payments for both new and used car loans have actually increased. The rising cost of cars can explain some of this, but the real culprit lies in the effectiveness of dealers to get the car buying public to focus more on the monthly payment instead of the price of the car. When the car payment is the sole focus, it becomes easier to simply increase the term of the loan to make the purchase more “affordable.” The advantages of these trends for the car dealership are many, for the consumer they are few. If you ﬁnance a $20,000 car at six percent for four years you’ll pay $2,560 in interest. Stretch out the term of the loan to six years and the interest charge balloons to $3,865 ... a difference of $1,305. Finance the same car at an elevated interest rate of 10 percent and the difference swells to $2,329. That represents a lot of extra proﬁt per car. But, when the focus is the monthly payment, the sale involves so much more than the car. For example, it becomes much easier to sell a $1,500 warranty when it only adds $24 per month to the payment on a six-year loan. How about the undercoating, security system, premium sound, fabric protection, window tinting, etc? It’s all much easier to sell when each option adds only a few dollars to the monthly payment. When add-ons are sold and the payment begins to creep up to an uncomfortable level,

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■ more from FFSC: EFM Forum medicaid waivers When: Aug. 22, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Where: FFSC Norfolk, 7928 14th Street, Norfolk Registration is encouraged. Call 444-2102, or email loris. velezacevedo.ctr@navy.mil Presenter: Cheryl Ward, Education Advocacy Coordinator, Endependence Center, Inc. Topics: Medicaid Waivers How do you qualify for services? What services are available? How can services be delivered in your community? Open to all military parents. the strategy is to stretch out the term of the loan instead of removing costly add-ons. The monthly car payment is an important thing to be able to afford, but the lesson here is to keep the main focus on the actual price of what they are selling you. Allowing a dealership to increase the term of the loan usually results in the customer buying more features and much more in interest.

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BEVARA potato chip clips (her husband’s only request.) Despite her specific mission, she stopped at virtually every showroom, tempted by the irresistibly chic displays and reasonable prices. “So whaddya think?” she asked me in the kitchen showroom, momentarily forgetting that I have no home decorating skills. “Could I make this work as a kitchen island?” “Sure, looks pretty good to me,” I responded truthfully. And a few minutes later, amongst a dizzying array of textile patterns, she inquired, “Ooo – wouldn’t this pop against my new wall color?” “Sure, looks pretty good to me,” I repeated. And then, deep in the heart of the rug showroom, she queried, “Isn’t that a cool pattern on that flatwoven piece?” “Sure, looks pretty good to me,” I redundantly offered, knowing full well that my friend just needed a sounding board, no matter how frumpy and unrefined. By the time we made our way to the long check out lines, where the Ikea marketers strategically bathe shoppers in the aroma of fresh baked cinnamon rolls to lure them to buy snacks for the ride home, we both had carts overflowing with products with Swedish names we found impossible to pronounce. My friend’s cart full of items was carefully selected to add functional fashion to her elegant and hip home furnishings. While my cart was piled high with impulse buys and sale items, which may or may not compliment my collection of hand-medown furniture and thrift store finds. Munching a cinnamon bun on the drive home, I felt surprisingly content with my utter lack of home decorating prowess and glad that my friend does not judge me for my ignorance. Despite our dissimilarities, we both understand that when trying to pick a rug, a couch, a coffee table, or a friend, the best advice to follow is, “Vive la différence.” A 20-year Navy spouse and mother of three, Lisa has plenty of humor to share in her column, “The Meat and Potatoes of Life,” which appears in military and civilian newspapers and on “Stripes Military Moms” website. Read more of Lisa’s wit at www. themeatandpotatoesoflife.com and follow @ MolinariWrites.

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Good, bad. Pleasure, pain. Love, hate. These classic dichotomies most accurately describe my relationship with Ikea – the Swedish home furniture store known for ready-to-assemble designs and simple modern style. On one hand, I totally dig Ikea’s hip Euro-vibe and self-serve convenience. But on the other hand, for a person like me, whose home decorating style can best be described as Cracker Barrel Gift Shop chic, walking into an Ikea is like crossing the threshold of hell. The other day, I drove an hour north to meet a friend at the nearest Ikea. We became friends four years ago while our military families were both stationed in Stuttgart, Germany, and now that we both moved to New England, we thought we’d meet for an afternoon of shopping and catching up. As long as I’ve known her, my friend has been artistic, popular, stylish, opinionated and interesting. In other words, we don’t have much in common. But somehow, our mutual appreciation for tasteless humor created a common bond between us and we’ve been friends ever since. After a quick reunion in Parking Sector B, we followed signs to the Main Entrance. Despite the conspicuous lack of pitchforks and ﬂesh-singeing heat – we were at the veritable threshold of hell, after all – we found the lobby. The staircase led us to an unplanned lunch of Swedish meatballs and lingonberry soda in the ergonomically ingenious but coldly Scandinavian cafeteria. Then, we set out on the compulsory one-way path that would take us on a mandatory tour of every product in the vast store. All I needed was a couple area rugs and a lamp shade, but I grabbed two of those annoying side-winding European carts, knowing full well that I would fall prey to Ikea’s marketing ploys and grab numerous sundry gadgets and accessories. My friend, conversely, was a trained interior designer with years of experience and a keen eye for home decorating style. She knew exactly what she wanted – two EXPEDIT shelving units in high gloss pink, a pack of FANTASTISK paper napkins in green, a pair of LILLERÖD curtain panels in turquoise, and a pack of

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SECNAV | Mabus met with government ofﬁcials of African nations during trip Continued from B1 Defense Staff Gen. Jean Claude Ella-Ekogha and Chief of Navy Rear Adm. Yves KebaMalekou. “I am very glad to have been here on Gabon’s National Day, to be part of their country’s celebration,” said Mabus. “Gabon continues to be a leader in the region and has demonstrated a commitment to protect its economy and extraordinary natural heri-

tage. They have asked to be partners, and so strengthening that partnership is one of the most signiﬁcant things we can do.” Mabus’ visit, part of a multinational tour meant to reinforce existing relationships with African countries, represents a continuation of the Department of the Navy’s focus on building partnerships designed to help distribute the burden of securing the global maritime domain based on alliances, shared values and mutual trust.

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burned troops per year at wars’ peaks Continued from B1 safety procedures and new treatments for burn patients began in 2008 when there were many burn casualties from improvised explosive devices and other war-related incidents, said Army Col. John Scherer, director of the Clinical and Rehabilitative Medicine Program at the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command at Fort Detrick, Md. “We put a lot of emphasis in that area,” he said. “We’ve done a lot with burn surgical care and made a lot of improvements in clinical trials.” About 100 severely burned service members per year were treated at the peak of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, he said. “We’ve seen that [number] come down dramatically,” said Scherer, “due to some excellent work at protecting our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines from burn injuries – the vehicles that protect them, clothing that’s burnresistant and fire-suppression systems in vehicles.” And, medical advances made within the last decade are assisting physicians who treat today’s burn patients, said Dr. James Holmes IV, director of the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center’s Burn Center, and associate professor of surgery at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine. “We’re literally are on the verge of having a new day-to-day world of burn surgery, where we’re able to do things for patients that many older burn surgeons at the end of their careers only dreamed about,” said Holmes. “That has only happened in the last ﬁve to 10 years. Before

that, the advancements were stagnant.” The new technologies now in clinical trials – thanks to DOD funding – are “incredibly practice-altering,” he said. “It’s a direct result of the support from the DOD and the military,” said Holmes. “We have to keep the commitment coming to deliver the technologies, products and therapies to wounded warﬁghters and civilians in a timely, persistent manner.” Some of the advancements include replacing burned skin with new-grown skin, said Dr. David Baer, director of research at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research. “We’ve … come up with ways to engineer and grow skin that can be collected from a small patch [of] skin, process it and grow it in the lab and return it to the patient,” he said. That technique and a new “spray-on” skin process, he said, are now in clinical trials. “The early results are excellent,” said Baer. “We’re waiting for final results and we’re looking forward to getting those FDA-approved.” Military medical research also has shown that a burn patient’s fluid balance is delicate and must be managed in a prescribed manner, particularly during the first few days following the burn incident, Baer said. A computer program that can be used in the field has been devised to accurately measure a patient’s fluid intake, he added. Treatments for burn-caused scarring and other traumatic injuries have advanced, too, the physicians said. They now are researching how scars are formed, and how the scarring process can be slowed and even remodeled.

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Sailors in their first enlistment have better information on which to base career decisions with the release of the First Term Success Workshop (FTSW), said Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) officials Aug. 15. The revised version of the workshop is now available for use by commands across the fleet, according to Master Chief Navy Counselor (SW/AW) Michael Sekeet, Command Career Counselor Course manager at CPPD. While this is a revision to a previous version of FTSW, Sekeet said the course is much more than an update to content. “This is the first truly developed FTSW in that it has the target audience in mind and is more than just a presentation,” he said. The improved workshop is designed to provide basic critical and timely information on the Career Development Program, computer and web-based resources, upward mobility and advancement, and also retention and transition information, according to Sekeet. “This information will enable Sailors to make sound career decisions in reaching their full potential during their first tour,” he said. FTSW is a command-delivered training product administered by the command career counselor with the help of the command’s Career Development Team. The content consists of a lesson plan, a presentation and a trainee guide. It is available for download on Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) for career counselors to use in coordination with their commands in delivering the workshop locally to Sailors. The release of the updated workshop content is part of the continual revision process to better meet the fleet’s training needs. “We encourage people to use the feedback link for Navy Counselor/Command Career Counselor (NC/CCC) training on NKO to provide CPPD with feedback on current training products or suggestions for future ones,” said Sekeet. To fulfill the fleetwide requirement for this training, commands must document FTSW completions in Fleet Training Management and Planning System (FLTMPS), he said. Capt. John Newcomer, CPPDs commanding officer, said delivering the new version of FTSW reflects CPPDs commitment to providing Sailors with the tools they need to make informed decisions. “CPPD teaches Sailors to assess risk and apply critical thinking skills to make sound personal and professional decisions,” he said. “First Term Success Workshop is a perfect example of providing Sailors with the best information available to develop their skills in risk assessment and critical thinking as they relate to service in the Navy and beyond.”

MC1 Arif Patani Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus meets with Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama in Accra, Ghana. Ghana is one of several countries throughout the region where Mabus is meeting with Sailors, Marines, and civilian and military ofﬁcials to discuss security and stability and to reinforce existing partnerships with African nations.

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participated in Spanish-American War Continued from B1 The mid and tail sections of this rare torpedo, found by U.S. Navy dolphins off the coast of San Diego, Calif. last March, make it one of three known to exist. The torpedo was transferred to UAB for desalinization and conservation on the Washington Navy Yard, May 31. That was when the marking “U.S.N. No. 24” was found. The logs indicated that Iowa had been anchored off San Diego from Dec. 18, 1899 through Jan. 15, 1900 conducting training exercises. On Dec. 20, 1899, under miscellaneous events, the log entry noted, “Lost H. Mark 1, No. 24 torpedo.” This was the sole reference to the loss. When used in training exercises, Howell torpedoes were ﬁtted with a practice warhead that was attached to the midsection by four pins and a single screw. UAB scientists believe during the exercise, the practice warhead may have detached, providing a possible explanation for why only the mid and tail sections of the torpedo were found. Though the mystery of its

■ about the torpedo The Howell torpedo, named for Lt. Cmdr. John A. Howell, the primary contributor, was developed between 1870 and 1889. The Howell, the first propelled torpedo, was 11-feet long, made of brass and It had a range of 400 yards, a speed of 25 knots and a warhead filled with 100 pounds of explosive.

ﬁring is solved, the torpedo itself still has a long way to go before it is ready to be shown. “It is a very slow and gradual process,” said Kate Morrand, UAB archeological conservator, of the process of desalinating the torpedo for conservation. “We are still seeing that gradual increase of salt concentration in the tank. It is extremely important because if we don’t remove those salts we could potentially have new corrosion that forms.” Next they will have to take it apart to preserve its parts. “We will try to disassemble it as little as possible, but to ensure proper conservation of each of the components – which we are certain, at this point, are made of all different types of material – we will have to partially disas-

semble it and document it,” said Morrand. As for where it will go after conservation and long-term preservation, that is still up in the air. “We do not know at this point,” said Blair Atcheson, NHHC UAB Historic Preservation and Outreach Coordinator. “Our main concern is conservation and getting it stabilized. I am sure several museums are interested. It is an interesting piece with an interesting tale.” USS Iowa (BB-1) was constructed between 1893 and 1896 and participated in the Spanish-American War, most notably in the Battle of Santiago de Cuba on July 2, 1898. Iowa was assigned to the Paciﬁc Fleet from 1899 to 1902 to conduct training cruises, drills and target practice.

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U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Hostutler Acting Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Jessica Wright (above left); Director, Joint Staff Lt. Gen. Curtis Scaparrotti (bottom); and Pentagon Press Secretary George Little (above right) conduct a press brieﬁng on new sexual assault prevention and response initiatives at the Pentagon, Aug. 15.

Continued from B1 ■ The secretary directed the services to improve victim legal support. He directed the service secretaries to create a legal advocacy program to provide legal representation to sexual assault victims throughout the judicial process. He set Nov. 1 as an initial operating capacity for this and for it to be fully functional by Jan. 1, 2014. ■ Hagel directed that pretrial investigative hearings of sexual assault-related charges are conducted by Judge Advocate General ofﬁcers. ■ The secretary directed service secretaries to enhance protections calling on them to develop and implement policies allowing for the reassignment or transfer of members accused of committing sexual assault or related offense. Hagel wants this done in order to eliminate contin-

ued contact while respecting the rights of both victims and the accused. ■ Hagel is requiring timely follow-up reports on sexual assault incidents and responses to be given to the first general or flag officer within the chain of command. ■ He also directed the DOD Inspector General to regularly evaluate closed sexual assault investigations. ■ Hagel ordered the service secretaries to standardize prohibitions on inappropriate behavior between recruiters and trainers, and their recruits and trainees

across the department. ■ And, Hagel directed the DOD general council to develop and propose changes to the Manual for CourtsMartial that would allow victims to give input during the sentencing phase of courtsmartial. The new measures should strengthen the department’s sexual assault prevention and response programs, the secretary said. “Remember, we are all accountable and responsible for eliminating this crime from our ranks,” Hagel said in the memo.

FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | AUG 22, 2013 | THE FLAGSHIP | B5 An F-35C Lightning II aircraft piloted by Lt. Cmdr. Chris Tabert, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101, ﬂies the squadron’s ﬁrst local sortie.

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Strike Fighter Squadron 101 granted interim ‘safe for flight’ completes first flight in Navy F-35C Lightning II Press Release Commander, Naval Air Forces

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Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101, the Navy’s first F-35C Lightning II carrier variant aircraft squadron, completed its first flight in its new aircraft at the squadron’s home at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Aug. 14. The 1.3 hour flight was made by VFA-101 naval aviator Lt. Cmdr. Chris Tabert. The flight followed a decision by Commander, Naval Air Force, Pacific Vice Adm. David Buss, Aug. 8, granting the Fleet Replacement Squadron interim “safe for flight” status. “The Lightning II strike fighter represents the future business end of our nuclear powered aircraft carrier force, the embarked carrier air wing,” said Buss. “The men and women of VFA101 are now cleared to take the first steps toward that future as they operate these amazing Navy aircraft and train the aviators who will fly them.” “VFA-101s achievement of the Interim Safe For Flight (ISFF) criteria constitutes a significant milestone in the introduction of the F-35C Lightning II into the fleet,” said Capt. Mark Black, Commander, Strike Fighter Wing, Pacific. “VFA-101 will now begin to schedule and perform sorties under their own charter from their facilities at Eglin AFB. This will permit the reestablished Grim Reapers to begin

training for the original flight instructor cadre that will teach future F-35C pilots in the intricacies of mastering the Navy’s first 5th generation fighter.” The squadron received the Navy’s first F-35C from Lockheed Martin on June 22. Today’s flight was the first in the new Navy aircraft flown by a VFA101 pilot at Eglin. “The first flight of Grim Reaper 102 today is the acme of many years hard work and planning by the Sailors of VFA-101 and our Lockheed Martin partners and is an exciting first step in introducing the Navy’s first 5th generation fighter to fleet,” said VFA-101 Commanding Officer Capt. John Enfield. “Now that we’re flying, we will be able to validate and evaluate both the pilot and maintainer syllabi as we train the initial cadre of instructors.” VFA-101 is the F-35C Fleet Replacement Squadron training Navy aircrew and maintenance personnel to fly and repair the F-35C, a fifth generation fighter that combines advanced stealth with fighter speed and agility, fully fused sensor information, networkenabled operations and advanced sustainment. “The interim safe for flight will begin in earnest the training of the Navy personnel in how to maintain this impressive new aircraft,” said Black. “Proficient Lockheed Martin technicians will lead Sailors in verifying prescribed maintenance procedures that will ultimately be converted into a robust

Lt. Cmdr. Chris Tabert, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 101, conducts a pre-ﬂight inspection of an F-35C Lightning II aircraft before the squadron’s ﬁrst local sortie.

syllabus that will permit future Navy maintenance personnel to develop the skills necessary to ensure and sustain the flight integrity of the aircraft. Designating VFA-101 as Interim Safe For Flight signifies that the Navy F-35C has begun its service in naval aviation for real.” The F-35C will enhance the flexibility, power projection, and strike capabilities of carrier air wings and joint task forces and will complement the capabilities of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, which currently serves as the Navy’s premier strike fighter. By 2025, the Navy’s aircraft carrierbased air wings will consist of a mix of the F-35C, F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, EA-18G Growler, E-2D Hawkeye, Unmanned Carrier Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike air vehicles, MH-60R/S helicopters and Carrier Onboard Delivery logistics aircraft.

RoboNation is gearing up for a larger, more competitive global event that is entering the field of student robotics competitions, U.S. Navy officials announced on Aug. 14. The Maritime RobotX Challenge is co-sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR), Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) Foundation and Singapore’s Ministry of Defence, which is hosting the inaugural event. The new competition – announced at AUVSIs Unmanned Systems 2013 conference in Washington, D.C. – will take place Oct. 20-26, 2014, in Singapore and is scheduled to occur every two years. Three teams each from five countries – the United States, Singapore, Australia, Japan and South Korea – will battle for $100,000 in prize money. The student teams will be chosen using a competitive selection model – teams may be from multiple schools, as collaboration among institutions is encouraged to foster innovation and raise the level of competition. “For the Department of the Navy to continue to develop

future capabilities, we need a pipeline of young people interested in subject areas like robotics and autonomy,” said Kelly Cooper, a program officer in ONRs Sea Warfare and Weapons department. “This competition serves as a catalyst for autonomous vehicle development that can ultimately lead to operational unmanned systems.” The participating countries are from the Pacific Region, mirroring the U.S. military’s increasing focus on this area and the Navy’s direction to expand its presence there in the coming years, as stated in the [Chief of Naval Operations’] Navigation Plan 2014-2018. “ONR Global has an office in Singapore and it’s a natural fit for the first challenge to be hosted by such a strong United States partner in the Pacific,” said Cooper. For the Pacific-based Maritime RobotX, each team will receive an unpowered version of the 16foot Wave Adaptive Modular Vessel (WAM-V), as well as a grant to build a battery-powered propulsion system and sensors. In the future, the goal is to enable the launch of micro-air vehicles and autonomous underwater vehicles from the modular WAM-V platform to demonstrate multidomain, autonomous platform interoperability.

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PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP 2013 COMES TO A CLOSE By MC2 Tim D. Godbee Navy Public Affairs Support Element West

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Pacific Partnership 2013 concluded its final mission port, the Solomon Islands, Aug. 13. U.S. Navy forces were joined by several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and regional partners that included Australia, Canada, Colombia, France, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea and New Zealand with the goal of improving maritime security, conducting humanitarian assistance and strengthening disaster-response preparedness throughout the IndoAsia-Pacific Region. Pacific Partnership 2013 visited six host nations to include Samoa, Tonga, Papua New Guinea, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Republic of Kiribati and the Solomon Islands. Overall, Pacific Partnership held 85 disaster response events, 49 engineering civic action projects, treated 18,679 medical and dental patients, held 136 medical training engagements, evaluated 4,925 animals, cleared more than 2,100 rounds of unexploded ordnance, hosted 208 subject matter expert exchanges and organized 102 community service events. Pacific Partnership operated from six different platforms of ships from the U.S. Navy, the Royal New Zealand Navy, the Royal Australian Navy, the Japan Self-Defence Force Navy and the Military Sealift Command to complete the mission. Ships included: amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), destroyer JDS Yamagiri (DD 152), landing heavy ship HMAS Tobruk (L 50), dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Mathew Perry (T-AKE 9), diving support vessel HMZS Manawanui (A09) and amphibious sealift ship HMNZS Canterbury (LSL 421).

MC3 Samantha J. Webb Lt. Luke Wolf shakes a child’s hand while on a tour of Gizo Hospital during Paciﬁc Partnership 2013.

■ how the partnership began Born out of the devastation wrought by the 2004 tsunami that swept through parts of Southeast Asia, Pacific Partnership began as a military-led humanitarian response to one of the world’s most catastrophic natural disasters. Building on the success and goodwill of this operation, the hospital ship USNS Mercy returned to the Region in 2006 for the inaugural Pacific Partnership mission.

“Paciﬁc Partnership 2013 is different in many ways from missions in the past,” said U.S. Navy Capt. Wallace Lovely, Paciﬁc Partnership 2013 mission commander. “We focused on subject matter expert exchanges, we provided direct care when we could, but that was not our priority. We also had a very big footprint in multinational leadership. Our partner nations were involved in every layer of command and control. The impact we left ashore, every time we left a nation, we left friends, smiles and hope. We left kids seeing

dedication and commitment to fellow human beings. We left lessons that we probably won’t be able to see the results of in our lifetime, but generations from now those kids are going to tell their kids about their interactions with the team of Pacific Partnership 2013.” The distribution of operations, at times spanning three different nations and three different ships, challenged the Pacific Partnership team, but the mission was completed and was widely considered a success by all involved. “We had a lot of ground to cover. We had a very complex schedule of events from Samoa all the way to the Solomon Islands,” said Lovely. The amount of people needed ashore to execute those events, as many as 350 in one country, and without the ability and plans to get those people ashore everyday and to have backup plans everyday, the mission wouldn’t have happened. Every event was accomplished 100 percent.” Pacific Partnership 2013 also marked the first time in the mission’s history that partner nations took the lead for an entire phase of the mission, with Australia leading in Papua New Guinea and New Zealand leading in Kiribati and the Solomon Islands. Members of the Pacific Partnership team focused on knowledge exchange

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throughout the mission to better prepare host nations to help themselves in the event of a natural disaster. “Sometimes in primary health care it’s not always viable to treat patients because we can give them medication today, but they’ll need more in a couple of weeks time, so we can’t leave a lasting legacy,” said New Zealand Army Maj. Robert Duncan, a doctor, after a subject mater expert exchange in the Solomon Islands.

“If we can just give a little bit of education to the health care staff out here, it leaves a far more long lasting legacy.” Pacific Partnership personnel also delivered and installed dozens of water catchment and filtration systems to provide fresh water to islanders throughout the Pacific, where droughts can often be devastating to the population. “We did an overall presentation on rain water catchment systems, the need for

a filter and how it worked. We also did breakout sessions where we did hands-on training on how to assemble and maintain each of the systems,” said J. Scott Remer, an engineer with the University of California, San Diego. “Afterwards, we discussed some of the nuances and difficulties that may occur in the future and how to fix them. We also gave presentations on what likely contaminants are, their effects and how to remove them.”

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AFRICANA VIRGINIA BEACH BRINGS Dinos rule at THE FUNK TO THE OCEANFRONT Family Great VIRGINIA BEACH

In 2013 FunkFest will expand into a full-blown three-day celebration, Aug. 23 - 25, with lively entertainment, cultural presentations, children’s activities, business seminars, health and wellness displays, food, art and shopping. FunkFest will remain the heart and soul of this weekend event featuring music generated over the years by influential legends such as James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone, George Clinton and The Ohio Players. Funk is an American music style that originated in the mid to late 60s when AfricanAmerican musicians blended soul music, soulful jazz and R&B into a rhythmic, danceable new form of music. Funk brings a strong rhythmic groove of electric bass and drums to the foreground. Funk music was a major influence in the development of 70s disco music, and has even impacted house music and hip-hop. Africana Virginia Beach featuring FunkFest will take place in the 24th Street Park and at a stage on the beach at 24th Street on the Virginia Beach oceanfront. Food, merchandise and dance contests all contribute to a festive “funky” vibe. For more information, visit www.africanavirginiabeach.com.

Natural hair is one of the hottest current trends of African-American Women in 2013. The goal of Its All Me Natural Hair & Beauty Exposition at Africana Virginia Beach 2013 is to inform women about the maintenance of natural hair while creating an entertaining atmosphere around current natural hair styles. Anticipating the attendance of 15,000 people at Africana, the Exposition will be a chic, sophisticated affair for AfricanAmerican women of all ages. The Exposition will be located at the Sheraton Oceanfront on Aug. 24 at 3:30 p.m. Also, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served as attendees view exhibitors. Come out and learn, participate and have a relaxing afternoon.

The Cox 24th Street Culture Pavilion is the anchor of the culture presentation of the weekend. Located between Atlantic Ave. and the beach front at 24th Street, the Pavilion will have unique displays, culture and ﬁtness events for children, historical exhibits, ethnic food, art and garment vendors. The pavilion will have a variety of cultural dance, literary and educational presentations throughout the weekend. On Sunday at the pavilion, performances by gospel artists and national smooth jazz artist Marcus Johnson will take place. Look out for announcements, schedules and festival highlights on the jumbotron located at the pavilion.

Denny’s Wobble Challenge Giving is the heart of many, so we wanted to express our compassion for others with a fundraiser. Africana is going to gather hundreds to come do the wobble dance to beneﬁt sickle cell awareness and support families stricken with the disease. As one of the major diseases in the African-American community, we felt it needed to have a spotlight on it and as much support as possible. We have partnered with the Sickle Cell Association, Inc., and with the help of our sponsor partners, we are excited about the opportunity to help others in our community. So come out and do some good.

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The wildly-popular Family Great Adventure Series, presented by Edy’s Grand Ice Cream, is all about discovery and entertainment at the Virginia Beach oceanfront. On select nights during the season, families can take part in an interactive adventure that leads them to various sites along the boardwalk and Atlantic Ave. to unravel a mystery. Sometimes the adventures involve games and contests right on the beach. During each adventure, participants can dress up as characters, use “brain and brawn” to win the contest at hand and settle into the sand for a family-friendly movie shown on a giant inﬂatable screen on the beach. The Aug. 22 “Day of the Dino” event is based around the movie “The Land Before Time.” The family interactive adventure begins at 6 p.m. on the beach at 27th Street, with the movie starting at 8:30 p.m. In “IdentiDino,” learn how to identify all sorts of dinos. Become a dino yourself to race in the “T-Rex 500.” Find as many pterodactyl eggs as you can in the “P-dactyl Dig Site.” Everyone who participates gets a Family Great Adventure Series medal. Then, settle in the sand on your blanket or beach chair for “The Land Before Time.” All Family Great Adventure Series events are free and open to the public. For more information about the Family Great Adventure Series, visit http://goo.gl/ GEbHCG.

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The Virginia Zoo will host an evening tour, Aug. 28, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. “Guests will feel as if they have the Zoo all to themselves and they’ll ﬁnd out how the animals act when no one else is around,” said Allyson Zahm, the Zoo’s education manager. She added that only 50 lucky guests will be admitted to the Zoo for the evening tours. The fast-paced, after-hours guided walking tour of the Zoo will allow guests to observe animal behaviors not commonly seen during the daytime. The rhinoceros, kangaroos and tapir, for example, are usually more active in the evening. Although not every animal is out at night, knowledgeable guides will showcase nocturnal animals often overlooked during the day. “The tours are a particularly great time to see Alfred, our African white rhino, since he often goes out into the plains habitat at night,” said Zahm. At 45 years old, Alfred is one of the two oldest mammals at the Zoo. White rhinos are actually light gray and can weigh between 4,500 and 6,000 pounds. They are herbivores that can often be found grazing savanna grasses, which their short legs and long heads allow them to reach with ease. Tour fees are $15 for Zoo members

Everybody just wants to have fun with tunes from the 80s, so beat it to the Zoo’s Event Field and melt with the Deloreans, Aug. 24. Monarch Bank and the Virginia Zoo, in partnership with the Chrysler Museum of Art and Troutman Sanders, continue the Zoo Grooves summer concert series with the Deloreans, an all-80s band featuring music from artists like Madonna, Prince, Pat Benatar, Duran Duran, Bon Jovi and more. “Concerts at the Zoo are fun and kidfriendly,” said Greg Bockheim, the Zoo’s executive director. “And if you’re hungry like the wolf, you can enjoy some of your favorite summer foods and beverages.” Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and performances begin at 6 p.m. General Zoo admission applies for non-members: adults are $11, seniors $10, and children are $9. Zoo members get in free and members of the Chrysler Museum of Art get half off admission. The Asia - Trail of the Tiger exhibit will be open and refreshments will be available for purchase until 8 p.m. No outside food or beverages are permitted inside the Zoo. Zoo Grooves concert events will take place as scheduled, rain or shine. No other discounts, coupons or passes will be accepted for this event. Visit www.virginiazoo.org, or call 441-2374 for more information.

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David Totten Meredith Delorean leads concert goers in a line dance during a Deloreans Zoo Grooves concert at the Virginia Zoo last year.

■ zoo for you The Virginia Zoo (3500 Granby St., Norfolk) exhibits more than 400 animals and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $11 for adults, $10 for seniors 62 and over, and $9 for children ages 2-11. Children under 2 are free.

Winﬁeld Danielson Alfred, the Virginia Zoo’s African white rhinoceros, is among animals at the Zoo that are more active at night.

and $20 for non-members. Online reservations at www.virginiazoo.org are required, and registration closes at 3 p.m. the day of the tour. For more information, guests can contact the Zoo’s Education Department at 441-2374, ext. 229, or judy.totten@norfolk.gov.

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East Coast Surﬁng Championships offer much more than just surﬁng VIRGINIA BEACH

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Estuaries Day at York River State Park ■ When: Aug. 24, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ■ Where: York River State Park, James City County ■ Cost: Free, $3 parking fee ■ For more information, call: 566-3036

Estuaries Day, offering canoeing, kayaking, fossil hikes and wagon rides focusing on Taskinas Creek, comes to York River State Park. The festival runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Virginia Institute of Marine Science boat will offer tours provided there are enough advance registrations. You can register by calling the park. Kayak and canoe trips are offered on a ﬁrst-come, ﬁrst-served basis with sign-up available the day of the festival. There is no charge for any of the boat tours or trips. Radio station Movin 107.7 will be broadcasting and giving out prizes on-site from 10 a.m. until noon.

We Are Family Fest ■ When: Aug. 22, 3:30 to 8 p.m. ■ Where: NAS Oceana Main Gate Park ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, contact: 433-3301

Enjoy live entertainment featuring The Deloreans, hayrides, carnival games, photo booth, inﬂatables, prizes and more. Open to all military and their families.

Forward to School Festival ■ When: Aug. 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ■ Where: I. C. Norcom High School, 1801 London

Blvd., Portsmouth ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, contact: 484-4149

Grove Church, along with its sponsor Levoc Family Services, will host a Forward to School Festival. The purpose of Forward to School is to celebrate education and its importance, while helping ensure young children have the necessary school supplies and resources needed for school. Children and families are invited to attend the free, fun-ﬁlled day of games, food, free school supplies and plenty of giveaways.

West Coast Swing Dance Lessons ■ When: Every Monday from 6 to 7 p.m. ■ Where: Wind & Sea Recreation Center, bldg. C-9 ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, contact: 444-4033

Open to active duty and one guest age 18 or older.

Virginia Children’s Chorus auditions ■ When: Aug. 24, 26 and 27 ■ Where: Talbot Park Baptist Church, 6919 Granby St.,

Norfolk ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, contact: 440-9100, email

vcccmgr@verizon.net, or visit www.vachildrenschorus.org Do you know a child who loves to sing? The Virginia Children’s Chorus will hold auditions for new students for the 2013-2014 season. Auditions must be scheduled in advance by calling the Chorus Manager at 440-9100. We welcome boys and girls entering grades one to 12, from young beginners to serious high school singers. We have a choice of Norfolk or Virginia Beach rehearsal sites for singers in the two younger choirs (grades one to seven). Group tryouts are available for children entering grades one through three. All students receive excellent voice training and perform in concert while making new friends and having fun.

Scholarship Fair ■ When: Oct. 9 - 10, noon to 5 p.m. ■ Where: Virginia Commonwealth University Student

Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., Richmond, Va. ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, visit: scholarshipsharing.wix.

The 51st annual Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championships (CE-ECSC), presented by Vans, is the Atlantic coast’s crown jewel of surfing at the Virginia Beach oceanfront. This prestigious event, running now through Aug. 25, is a designated four-star event by the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) with a $125,000 total pro purse. The CE-ECSC is North America’s oldest surf contest and the second longest continuously run surf contest in the world. But today’s championships is more than surfing alone – it has evolved into a multifaceted beach sports and entertainment festival that offers many visitor-friendly distractions. Eleven uniquely beach-oriented sports – including skateboarding, skim boarding, flag football, beach volleyball and a boardwalk 8K run – are a feast for the eyes. Live music performed on a beach stage is a treat for the ears, and food and drink vendors satisfy the tummy. And who could forget the All-American Miss CE-ECSC Swimsuit Pageant on Saturday and Sunday? Dream In Gold 2v2 Beach Volleyball Tournament Three-time Olympic gold medalist Misty May-Treanor’s Dream In Gold Juniors Outdoor Series will make its final tour stop during the CE-ECSC, alongside the Wide Open Beach Volleyball Tournament hosted by Tidewater Volleyball Association. The DIG Juniors Series Finale Tournament, Aug. 23 starting at 8 p.m. on the beach from 7th to 11th Street, will offer divisions to boys and girls including U10, U12, U14, U16 and U18. Participants should pre-register on the TVA website by going to playtva.org/mistymay. The weekend will also feature top professional beach volleyball players battling it out in the Big Money #3 Volleyball Tournament, Aug. 25 - 26 starting at 8 a.m. each day. Up for grabs is a $10,000 purse, which is awarded to the top Pro division contenders and champions. For more information at these events, visit http://playtva. org/2013-ecsc. Costal Edge ECSC 8K The Virginia Beach Jaycees are excited to announce the return of the annual ECSC 8K run, Aug. 24 at 8 a.m. at 4th Street at the Virginia Beach oceanfront. Awards will be given to the Top-3 finishers in each age category. Advanced registration is now open at Active.com and at the surfecsc.com website: www.surfecsc.com/events/8krun/. The entrance fee is $35 per person in advance or $45 the day of the race. Held at the Virginia Beach oceanfront, this fun, flat and scenic run along the boardwalk and Atlantic Ave. in the resort area provides excellent conditions for fast times and serves as a great tune up run before the American Music Festival Half Marathon over Labor Day weekend. After the run, every member of the family can enjoy other sights, sounds and tastes of the CE-ECSC.

Courtesy photo Three-time Olympic gold medalist Misty May-Treanor will be hosting a sand volleyball clinic on Thursday and juniors tournament on Friday at the East Coast Surﬁng Championships.

■ event info The 51st annual Coast Edge East Coast Surfing Championships is currently being held at the Virginia Beach oceanfront and will continue through Aug. 25 with a number of different events. For complete information on the ECSC, including a full schedule of events, visit www.surfecsc.com.

King of the Surf Fitness Challenge The Virginia Beach Jaycees have announced the addition of the ﬁrst “King of the Surf Fitness Challenge” to the list of participatory events to be held at the CE-ECSC. The King of the Surf Challenge will consist of three segments: Surfboard Paddle Out and Catch a Wave in (300 Meters), 1 Mile Soft Sand Run, ending with a 300 Meter Obstacle Dash to the Finish Line at 4th Street; for a total of 1.5 miles. The new event will be contested on Aug. 25 at 8 a.m., with an award ceremony and a beach party immediately after the challenge. The entrance fee is $35 per person in advance or $45 the day of the race. Interested competitors may register online at Active.com or go to www.surfecsc.com for detailed event information. Contact challenge director, Azizi Parker at kingofthesurf@ surfecsc.com, or call 404-6814 to ﬁnd out more about how you can be a part of this event. For complete information on the ECSC, including a full schedule of events, visit www.surfecsc.com.

Town Point Park sizzles with the return of the Norfolk Latino Music Festival NORFOLK

The Downtown Norfolk waterfront will sizzle as the sun goes down and the stars come out at the 13th annual AT&T Norfolk Latino Music Festival, Aug. 24 from 5 to 10 p.m. at Town Point Park. Join in as the largest outdoor dance ﬂoor in Hampton Roads heats up along the Elizabeth River. This year’s festival hosts Latin singer-songwriter Toby Love performing a unique pop style that mixes R&B, hiphop and elements of the traditional Dominican musical form bachata. Dubbed “crunkchata,” the music often features the Bronx, New York-based vocalist singing in Spanish as well as English. In a world where artists are created, this sensitive and experienced Latin singer-songwriter is capable of leaving his unique signature on each one of his songs, which is a great achievement in itself. Love was born in Bronx, New York. His parents are Puerto Rican. “For me, bachata brings together everything that is Dominican (Republic) swing,” he said. “To it, we just kept adding on our own sounds. We gave the music the same cultural mix my parents brought with them to the U.S. bachata is more than just a musical style, it’s a culture.” At the age of 6, as a member of the group Aventura, Love was taught to begin plotting out his own path. Here, he experienced his ﬁrst studio recording and faced millions of people during the tours he participated in. “Leaving the group was a very huge leap forward for me,” he said. “I started

incorporating my own style in each production and I enjoyed doing it.” Thanks to Love, “crunckchata,” the musical fusion he brought together, has caught on with a blast. Love defines “crunckchata” as “dance club music because it’s rhythms are contagious and makes you just want to get up and dance.” With “Toby Love,” his first album, released in 2007, the bachata rhythm exploded onto the scene. The project received nominations for different international awards and was performed on important stages across the world, both during individual Love performances as well as during on stage appearances with other important industry artists. His new album, “Love is Back,” is more personal than the previous production. On it, Love worked side by side with Eddie Pérez, his musical producer. “... that made this one different, richer and gave it a very defined identity,” he said. The very first “Love is Back” single to be hit the airwaves is “Llorar Lloviendo,” a unique bachata tune with an urban R&B base. “It’s gonna be something new, which is where I always try to go – both when I record and during my live performances,” he said. The Latin vibe carries over into the food and beverage menus available to festival guests. Feast on a variety of authentic Latin favorites. A portion of the beverage sales benefits the Norfolk Jaycees. The donation proceeds will help fund their community outreach programs. For more information, visit www.festevents.org, or call 441-2345.

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■ event info What: 13th annual AT&T Norfolk Latino Music Festival featuring a performance by Toby Love (above) When: Aug. 24, 5 to 10 p.m. Where: Town Point Park, Norfolk Admission: Free Special Note: Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. Coolers, food and soft drinks are permitted. No alcohol or glass is permitted; food and beverages will be available for purchase.

com/scholarshipsharing During this fair, students and their families can learn about college funding options in a friendly and welcoming environment. Representatives from college funding opportunities including foundations, VCU departments and scholarship coordinators will be available at the event. The event will be similar to a career fair, except rather than networking for jobs, students will be networking for college funding. There will be a military appreciation section of the fair where military personnel and their dependents can inquire about college funding options for each branch of the military from participating organizations.

Applications for Treasures at Trashmore now available VIRGINIA BEACH

Looking to clean out your closets? Need more storage room in your attic or garage? Here’s your chance to clean house. Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation is hosting Treasures at Trashmore, an old-fashioned community yard sale and is now accepting applications for

participants. Treasures at Trashmore takes place on Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mount Trashmore Park. Reserve your spot for $35 for a single space and $70 for a double space; application deadline is Sept. 3. Space location is assigned the morning of the event on a ﬁrst-come,

ﬁrst-serve basis. Applications can be found at www.VBgov.com/specialevents. With free admission and free on-site parking to shoppers, Treasures at Trashmore is sure to attract a buying crowd. For more information, call 385-2990, email fun@VBgov.com, or visit www. VBgov.com/specialevents.

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LAND ROVER CONTINUES LEGENDARY CAPABILITIES By Ken Chester, Jr. Motor News Media Corporation

The fourth generation of Land Rover’s supremely versatile SUV – the LR4 – continues to lead the SUV field with a class-leading breadth of capability and extended functionality for both on-road and off-road driving. The 2013 Land Rover LR4 offers two new interior colors and two new trim finishes. Arabica (brown) seats with nutmeg stitching and ivory seats with ivory stitching are both now available in Windsor premium leather. A new grand ivory lacquer veneer provides a contrast with an ebony dashboard and door panels, while new gloss black switches on the steering wheel have been added to the grand black lacquer veneer option. Cosmic Grey interior finishers are also introduced as a new option. Offering a more luxurious interior, the Extended

Leather Package is a new interior option for the HSE Lux trim line. The Extended Leather Package includes premium soft Windsor leather with twin-stitch detailing to the top of the dashboard and doors, armrest and grab handles and also around the instrument cluster. Available in LR4, HSE and HSE Lux trim levels, power for the all-wheel drive LR4 is generated by the highly efficient and refined LR-V8 5.0L direct injection engine. Torque is communicated to the ground through the supersmooth ZF HP28 6-speed automatic transmission with CommandShift. Its characteristics have been optimized by Land Rover engineers to provide class-leading response, with rapid and refined shifts.

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HURRAH PLAYERS PRESENTS ‘THE WIZ’ By Yiorgo Contributing Writer

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You know you’re in for a treat when you arrive at a 900-seat theater and the line of people waiting to get in is wrapped around the corner and down the … “yellow brick road.” The play was a sold-out performance of “The Wiz,” presented by Virginia’s leading family theater company, the Hurrah Players. Hugh Copeland, the artistic director, has been making dreams come true and discovering talent that has performed on Broadway, all over the U.S. and around the world for nearly 30 years. This year’s performance of The Wiz was directed and staged by Copeland himself, and for me, watching the play unfold under his masterful direction was like watching an artist create artwork before my very eyes. And the play ﬂowed effortlessly from sceneto-scene and song-to-song. Lisa Wallace, a wildly talented choreographer, added the proper pizzazz to the dancing numbers and allowed the audience to “Ease on Down the Road” with Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman and the Lion. And the universal messages of hope from the original 1978 production were present, including ﬁnding courage deep within yourself, having the heart to care for your fellow man, having wisdom and having an appreciation of home and those that love you. Under Caroline Turco’s musical direction,

the stars and the ensemble harmonized beautifully with the many singing numbers, and the audience even broke in with a few singalongs of their own too. Thanks to Katy Bernier, Anne Hilton and Elaine Nygaard, who designed and created the costumes, the audience felt transported to the magical Land of Oz and the cast featured a refreshing mixture of veterans and new faces to Hurrah. Dorothy, portrayed by the lovely and talented LaQuanda Reid, added poise and a wide-eyed “oh my!” look to her character, and her melodic voice added much to this overall feeling of the musical. Demarcus Turner’s over-the-top performance as the Scarecrow was just what this play needed to set it apart from other musicals. His ingenious, off the cuff remarks and side references to the audience, letting them in on the joke, made the audience feel as though they were part of the play. James Cooper, as the Tinman, brought just the right amount of pathos to his character, and Tereno Burroughs II, as the lion, helped bring the character to life through his portrayal of the lion’s fear and humor. And Sharon Smith did an outstanding job as Evillene with her powerful song performance which made the audience take notice. There was plenty of comic relief too as seen through Christopher Taylor’s interpretation of the Wiz, and Sharon Cook’s timing as Addaperle had the audience rolling with laughter.

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KISS ROCKS NTELOS WIRELESS PAVILION CELEBRATING ITS 40TH ANNIVERSARY By Jonathan McLarty

KISS founding members Gene Simmons (left) and Paul Stanley perform at the nTelos Wireless Pavilion in Portsmouth, Aug. 12. The band made a stop in Hampton Roads in support of its Monster tour.

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You wanted the best? You got the best! The hottest rock band in the world, KISS, made a stop at the nTelos Wireless Pavilion in Portsmouth to present their Monster tour, Aug. 12. This year, the band is celebrating their 40th Anniversary of promoting their unique brand of rock ‘n’ roll and showmanship … and the concert in Portsmouth didn’t disappoint with its over-the-top visuals and enthusiastic fans. I’m a newbie when it comes to KISS, only having previously been exposed to the band’s makeup stylings and Gene Simmons’ elongated tongue. I left this concert with a newfound appreciation for their work and a greater understanding of how they’ve developed such a following throughout their career. Almost everywhere I turned, members of the KISS Army were seen – from parents to children attending their first KISS show – dressed in signature black and white makeup. online Opening band “LeoGun” is self-described as “surging with a mix of blues, soul and a whole To view more photos from the KISS concert, lotta rock and roll.” Lead singer Tommy Smith visit www.flagshipnews.com. remarked to the crowd, “We’re just three guys from London [England] and we’re opening for the greatest band on the planet.” tain, going to be a spectacle. The humble crew earned the respect of those Paul Stanley, lead singer for KISS, gave a shout in attendance. The impressive vocals displayed by out to the military, directing his message to all Smith are equal to anyone’s best day in the record- service men and women – those in and out of uniing studio. The rocking 30-minute set was filled form – “God bless America and God bless you!,” with tracks from the band’s debut album, “By the he said. Reins,” which is now available for purchase. More Before performing “Love Gun,” Stanley wanted information can be found at LeogunBand.com. to get closer to the audience, so he hopped on a zip Seek these guys out! line and soared directly above the crowd’s heads to The huge Portsmouth crowd buzzed with an- a rotating platform just in front of the lawn seats. ticipation for KISS to take the stage. Stagehands He flew over the crowd again to head back to the lowered a large KISS curtain that shielded the audi- main stage because, really, who needs to walk? ence from seeing the exciting developments taking This wasn’t the only acrobatic moment of the place behind it. Following the traditional introduc- night as bass player Simmons was propelled to the tion, pyrotechnics went off as the curtain dropped top of the spider structure above the stage. While at to reveal the band members being lowered to the these heights, he performed a bass solo which transtage. A spider-like mechanical structure hovered sitioned into “God of Thunder.” During his solo, over the stage for the entire set and had moving legs strobe lights went off as blood started to flow from and an ability to be raised or lowered. his mouth – much to the delight of the audience. “Psycho Circus” started off the night, followed KISS rocked the crowd for a solid 90 minutes directly by “Shout It Out Loud.” Flames shot out without taking intermission. Fans were treated to onto the stage at many points throughout the night nearly 20 songs out of their vast collection, inand I quickly learned that this show was, for cer- cluding major hit “Detroit Rock City.” As the first

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chords of “Rock and Roll All Nite” played, the crowd was showered with tons of confetti. For being in show business for 40 years, original band members Simmons and Stanley know the secret to longevity and how to leave their fans happy at the end of the night. Their veteran knowledge, shared with newer band members Tommy Thayer (lead guitar) and Eric Singer (drums), makes the current incarnation of KISS a cohesive unit. As someone who often attends professional wrestling events – known for their action, loud music and pyrotechnic displays – I can definitely see the parallels between those events and a KISS performance. You can listen to a KISS album and enjoy the tunes by themselves, but seeing the band perform live offers a much more fulfilling experience. How else are you going to feel the waves of blazing flames rush against your face or catch one of the many KISS tour-branded guitar picks? When propositioned with the idea of KISS visiting the fans in Portsmouth again in the future, the band was met with a roar of approval. When this happens, make sure you come out for a musical experience unlike any other. Jonathan McLarty is a contributing writer for The Flagship, as well as a local sports and event photographer. Connect with him on Twitter (@ JonathanMcLarty).

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Logano wins Pure Michigan 400 as drivers make mad dash for the Chase By Rick Minter

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Joey Logano scored big on a couple of fronts at Michigan International Speedway, Aug. 18. His win in the Pure Michigan 400, his first of 2013 and his first in Sprint Cup since going to work for Roger Penske, propelled him into a position to make a serious bid for a berth in the Chase for the Sprint Cup, which begins after three more regular season races. He’s now 13th in the standings, 17 points outside the Top-10, but also eligible for a wildcard berth should he not finish the regular season among the Top-10. And his victory gave Ford Motor Co. bragging rights as the winner of the inaugural Michigan Heritage trophy that goes to the winning manufacturer of Cup races at Michigan. The trophy, inspired by professional hockey’s Stanley Cup, celebrates the spirit of the automobile and its importance to the Michigan track, which is the home turf of the U.S. automobile industry. But a bigger reward for Logano and his Penske-owned No. 22 would be a spot in the Chase. And with races left to run at Bristol, Atlanta and Richmond, the battle for the final Chase berths is a close one. The Top-10 in points after Richmond are in the Chase, along with two wildcard entries, which will go to drivers in the Top-20 with race wins. Dale Earnhardt Jr., in seventh place and winless so far this season, is in jeopardy of missing the Chase as he’s just 20 points ahead of 11th-place Kasey Kahne. Logano’s teammate Brad Keselowski is eighth in the standings, but only eight points ahead of Kahne – and without a win, that would make him eligible for a wildcard berth. Kurt Busch, also winless for the season, is ninth, six points ahead of Kahne, who likely will make the Chase as a wildcard entry even if he’s outside the Top-10 because he has two race victories. The other wildcard contenders at this point are Martin Truex Jr., in 12th, Logano and Ryan Newman, who is 15th in points, 27 markers out of the Top-10. Each has one win so far this season. For the 23-year-old Logano, and for those close to him in the standings, there’s little room for mistakes or stumbles the next three weeks. “I think we’ve got to be consistent,” said Logano, who out dueled eventual runner-up Kevin Harvick on a late-race restart, then took the lead for good when Mark Martin ran out of fuel. “This is something Todd (Gordon, crew

1. Jimmie Johnson 813 points 2. Clint Bowyer 772 points; -41 3. Carl Edwards 762 points; -51

Courtesy of UFC Carlos Condit is scheduled to face Martin Kampmann in a showdown between Top-10 ranked welterweights at UFC Fight Night 27 on FOX Sports 1, Aug. 28.

4. Kevin Harvick 749 points; -64

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UFC FIGHT NIGHT 27 Aug. 28, 6 p.m., FOX Sports 2; 8 p.m., FOX Sports 1 Featured bouts: Carlos Condit vs. Martin Kampmann Donald Cerrone vs. Rafael dos Anjos Kelvin Gastelum vs. Brian Melancon Court McGee vs. Robert Whittaker Robert McDaniel vs. Brad Tavares

6. Matt Kenseth 688 points; -125 7. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 679 points; -134 8. Brad Keselowski 667 points; -146 9. Kurt Busch 665 points; -148 Courtesy of NASCAR Joey Logano hoists the winner’s trophy in Victory Lane after prevailing in the 44th annual Pure Michigan 400, Aug. 18.

chief) and I talk about before we come to the race track every weekend – how aggressive we need to be to try to get into this Chase. We kind of decided we needed a win a couple weeks ago. So we did one, we got one ... we need to try to ﬁgure out how aggressive we need to be.” For Earnhardt, who led 20 laps in the early going at Michigan before blowing a tire, smacking the wall and fading to 36th at the ﬁnish, the pressure is on for the next three weeks. He insists his team is worthy of contending for the championship in the season-ending, 10-race Chase. “There are guys in worse positions than us,” he said. “We ain’t got to outrun just one guy – there’s a lot of guys. And all of them have got to have clean races, just like we do. “I think we’ll be all right. We’re not an 11th-place team,” he continued. “We’re a

We need to try to ﬁgure out how aggressive we need to be.” - Joey Logano following his ﬁrst win of the 2013 season, Aug. 18

10. Greg Bifﬂe 663 points; -150

Top-5 team. We’re consistent. We’re more consistent than most. We’ve just got to shake this luck, whatever is going on – it’s something different every time.” Points leader Jimmie Johnson had misfortune once again at Michigan, one of the few Cup tracks where he’s never won. He wrecked his primary car in practice, drove his backup all the way to the lead in the race only to blow his engine and finish 40th. He’s still atop the points standings and locked into the Chase, but he regrets not being able to score a strong finish as he heads into the run for the championship. “I hate having momentum not work in our favor late in the regular season,” he said. “I think we would have had a very strong race today if not a win. That momentum is key rolling into the Chase. That is the biggest downfall to me.” For Johnson’s and Earnhardt’s teammate Jeff Gordon, a mediocre run at Michigan put his title hopes in jeopardy. Gordon’s 17th-place finish leaves him 14th in the standings, 26 points out of the Top-10 and without a win, but he overcame the odds last year to secure a Chase berth in the regular-season finale at Richmond.

UFC 164 Aug. 31, 8 p.m., FOX Sports 1; 10 p.m., PPV Featured bouts: Benson Henderson vs. Anthony Pettis Josh Barnett vs. Frank Mir Clay Guida vs. Chad Mendes Ben Rothwell vs. Brandon Vera Erik Koch vs. Dustin Poirier UFC FIGHT NIGHT 28 Sept. 4, 8 p.m., FOX Sports 1 Featured bouts: Ryan Bader vs. Glover Teixeira Yushin Okami vs. Ronaldo Souza Joseph Benavidez vs. Jussier Formiga Piotr Hallmann vs. Francisco Trinaldo Rafael Natal vs. Tor Troeng Ali Bagautinov vs. Marcos Vinicius BELLATOR 98 Sept. 7, 8 p.m., Spike TV Featured bouts: Alexander Shlemenko vs. Brett Cooper Joe Warren vs. Nick Kirk Andreas Spang vs. Justin Torrey Perry Filkins vs. Jeremy Kimball Mikkel Parlo vs. Brian Rogers Jason Butcher vs. Giva Santana ■ Cards subject to change.

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TNA brings ‘Hardcore Justice’ to ODU Constant Center By Jonathan McLarty Contributing Writer

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Total NonstopAction (TNA) Wrestling rolled through Norfolk on Aug. 15 for the worldwide television broadcast of “Hardcore Justice.” Fans in attendance at Old Dominion University’s Constant Convocation Center, and those watching around the world, were treated to hardcore matches featuring ladders, tables and chairs. The company is building to their huge “Bound For Glory” event, which is scheduled to take place on pay-per-view in San Diego, Calif., Oct. 20. The Bound for Glory Series tournament features 12 men, each vying to earn the highest amount of points possible to advance to face the TNA World Heavyweight Champion. A ladder match (Austin Aries vs. Kazarian vs. AJ Styles vs. Jeff Hardy) saw Kazarian pick up the victory after the assistance of his colleagues Christopher Daniels and Bobby Roode. This match, and the four-way tables match later in the evening, saw the winner earn 20 points toward their Bound For Glory tournament standings. The newfound alliance of Daniels, Kazarian and Roode (Extraordinary Gentlemen Organization) allowed Roode to defeat Magnus, Samoa Joe and Mr. Anderson. The Knockouts of TNA were in hardcore action as ODB defeated Gail Kim and Knockouts Champion Mickie James (Virginia resident) in a three-way match, which saw chairs and broomsticks come into play. On the Aug. 22 episode of Impact Wrestling, a five-onfive tag-team match is scheduled to include Main Event Mafia (MEM) (Kurt Angle, Sting, Samoa Joe, Magnus and Quinton “Rampage”

Courtesy of Jonathan McLarty Newly-crowned TNA World Heavyweight Champion Bully Ray (center) celebrates winning the belt with Taz (left) and Tito Ortiz (right) during Total Nonstop Action Wrestling’s “Hardcore Justice” at Old Dominion University’s Constant Convocation Center, Aug. 15.

Jackson) versus five members of the Aces & Eights. Whoever takes the fall in the match will be forced to leave Impact Wrestling for good. Dixie Carter, along with MEM, addressed the audience to inform them that Kurt Angle has entered a rehabilitation facility due to recent personal issues. She said TNA and the fans are fully behind Angle during this difficult time. This leaves MEM to search for a partner to fill out their team for this big tag-team match. Sting’s attempt to recruit Austin Aries failed, so Jackson tried his hand at convincing newcomer “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy” Tito Ortiz to help out. Ortiz and Jackson are set to

fight at the first ever Bellator pay-per-view on Nov. 2 at the Long Beach Arena in Southern California. After Bully Ray interjected in the negotiation, hurling insults toward both Ortiz and Jackson, it seemed liked a sure-fire lock that Ortiz was going to assist. The main event of the evening saw Bully Ray, the president of Aces & Eights, take on Chris Sabin in a steel cage match for Sabin’s TNA World Heavyweight Championship. General Manager Hulk Hogan decided that if Bully Ray were to lose this match, he would never be able to compete for the World Heavyweight Championship again. Though

Bully Ray was in control for the majority of this match, Sabin was able to stun him enough to try and escape the cage through the door. Fellow Aces & Eights member Mr. Anderson slammed the door closed on Sabin. Jackson and Ortiz came out to dispose of Anderson. While Jackson was busy with Anderson, Ortiz pulled a hammer out from under his shirt and cracked Jackson in the back of the head. Bully Ray made use of the distraction and pinned Sabin’s shoulders to the mat after a high-impact powerbomb. Taz, Ortiz and Bully Ray celebrated the championship victory to end the episode. Fans in attendance were treated to the taping of the Aug. 22 episode as well. So, to not give away the results, here are some matches you can look for. X-Division Champion Manik is in competition against Virginia’s own Sonjay Dutt. Hardcore Justice continues for this episode as Christopher Daniels, Joseph Park, Hernandez and Jay Bradley battle in a street fight to earn 20 points for the Bound For Glory Series. Gail Kim faces off with ODB. You have to stick around to find out who becomes the fifth member of Main Event Mafia’s team to take on the Aces & Eights in the show’s main event. A fun time was had by all on this night and I recommend checking out the Impact Wrestling crew whenever they come to the area. You can follow the latest happenings within TNA by visiting ImpactWrestling.com. Impact Wrestling airs every Thursday night on Spike TV at 9 p.m. Jonathan McLarty is a contributing writer for The Flagship, as well as a local sports and event photographer. Connect with him on Twitter (@JonathanMcLarty)

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