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First females graduate Riverine Combat Skills Course

Local schools, military installations come together for education summit By MC3 (SW)Tamekia L. Perdue Navy Public Affairs Support Element East

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Navy Region Mid Atlantic (CNRMA) Child and Youth Region School Liaison Ofﬁce, Joint Military Services School Liaison Committee (JMSSLC) and Old Dominion University (ODU) partnered up to host the “Lets Talk Education” Summit at the Ted Constant Convocation Center, Nov. 1. The summit was devel-

By MCSN Heather M. Paape Navy Expeditionary Combat Command Public Affairs

The curriculum didn’t change at all and the females were asked to do the exact same things as the males were.” - Lt. j.g. Joshua Cohen

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The ﬁrst Riverine Combat Skills Course (RCS) class to include females graduated during a ceremony at Center for Security Forces Learning Site Camp Lejeune (CSFLSCL) Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 26. The four females started the ﬁve-week course along with 56 males on Sept. 23 to be trained and evaluated on combat skills needed to perform their duties as a Riverine Sailor. They were trained on weapon fundamentals and equipment, land navigation, offensive and defensive patrolling and communications. Chief Engineman Patricia Cooper, Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Brittney Hellwig, Master-atArms Seaman Brianna Tran and

BATAAN READIES FOR NCAA NAVY-MARINE CORPS CLASSIC Sailors aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5) continued readying the ship for the upcoming NCAA Navy-Marine Corps Classic as construction work continued on the ﬂight deck basketball court, Nov. 3. » see A3

Master-at-Arms Seaman Angela Evans all agreed that RCS was a challenging course, but refused to let the fact that they were the ﬁrst females modify their training in any way. “It’s crossed all of our minds,” said Tran, a student from Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 2. “We’ve discussed it, but it’s something that we tried to keep out of our heads so we can keep our focus on the course. It’s better to keep our focus here. Even the guys have been very supportive and we haven’t had any issues with them thinking we couldn’t do it.” Before the Riverine Forces and Maritime Expeditionary Security Forces (MESF) merged into the Coastal Riverine Force (CORIVFOR) in June, the Riverine community was only composed of male Sailors. Because MESF was an integrated force, the merger introduced females to the Riverine

oped to bridge the gap between military families, educators and community leaders by providing information regarding stressors associated with continuous transitions, lengthy deployments and support systems for military students. Motivational speaker, Trevor Romain, a bestselling author and illustrator of an award-winning series of selfhelp books for children, was the keynote speaker at the

» see SUMMIT | A11

MCSN Heather M. Paape Sailors in class 13-010 of the Riverine Combat Skills Course (RCS) patrol the training grounds during the medical combat scenario of a ﬁeld training exercise in Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 24.

SPEEDING, SAFETY A CONCERN ONBOARD NAVSTA NORFOLK

working environment, and they became eligible for Riverine training. “I’m excited to have females in the class,” said Lt. Michael A. Diehl, CSFLSCL site director. “The way we view it at the school house is that they are all students. Anyone who comes here with the right attitude, ready to learn, ready to take on what we teach, to accept the mission and to succeed and help their fellow Sailor, in my book, I’ll take any student like that any day of the week.” The course itself did not need any changes to include females to participate, but according to Diehl, the course managers followed

By David Todd

» see RIVERINES | A11

HURRICANE AFTERMATH The U.S. Navy continued to provide disaster relief in support of FEMA, national and local authorities in the NewYork and New Jersey areas affected by Hurricane Sandy, Nov. 4.

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Onboard Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk, speeding and safety are two of the main concerns for both drivers on the road and pedestrians using the crosswalks. As a result, base security is ensuring that trafﬁc laws are being enforced daily. “I can see it ﬁrsthand right here where I sit – especially early in the morning – I think what happens is people are in a rush to get to work, and then the same thing when they exit off the base,” said Capt. David A.

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Culler, Jr., Commanding Ofﬁcer, NAVSTA Norfolk. “People are speeding, and if we don’t get it under control, someone is going to get hit – either hurt or killed – so it’s a big concern for me.” Culler feels that the speeding rules currently in place are too liberal and he’s working to effectively update those laws for the safety of all onboard the base. “Right now the rules and regulations we have in place are not stiff enough, and we are looking at that. I’m going to try to ratchet it up,

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USS IWO JIMA SAILORS USE SPENDING TIPS TO PREPARE FOR THE HOLIDAYS By MC3(SW/AW) Natasha R. Chalk USS Iwo Jima Public Affairs

You do not have to purchase expensive items for someone to know that you care and are thinking of them.” - Chief Mass Communication Specialist Johnnie Robbins

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Command Financial Specialists (CFSs) aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) are giving advice to Sailors on how to spend efficiently during the upcoming holiday season, Oct. 29. Chief Mass Communication Specialist Johnnie Robbins, Iwo Jima’s CFS, has the responsibility of providing financial training, budget planning, counseling and resource stewardship to all Sailors aboard. “Budget planning helps Sailors identify where their money is going,” he said. “It provides them an opportunity to make smart and sound financial decisions based on their future financial goals.” Robbins explained that establishing a clear picture of current

spending habits allows Sailors to improve their spending and helps them achieve ﬁnancial success. “I recommend Sailors do a budget with a CFS for the upcoming holiday season,” said Robbins. “It will allow them to see how much money they are allowed to spend.” With the ship currently operating on deployment, some crew members set goals varying from paying off bills to establishing and increasing their savings. “It is a great feeling to be able to pay off bills that have been lingering over my head and save money at the same time,” said Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Christopher McCuien. McCuien added that he was able to map out a savings plan and set money aside just for holiday spending. “I have reached my savings goal for the amount of money I wanted to spend for the holiday,” said McCuien. “I am not

worried about over spending this season.” Sailors are highly recommended to seek ﬁnancial advice from any CFS aboard prior to making any large purchases, and setting aside a predetermined amount of money for the holiday will help eliminate overspending. “It is nice to give a gift to someone that is expensive, but do not buy something you simply cannot afford,” said Robbins. “You do not have to purchase expensive items for someone to know that you care and are thinking of them.” Iwo Jima and the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet Area of Responsibility. For more information on budgeting or ﬁnancial planning, contact your Command Financial Specialist.

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Sailors aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) continued readying the ship for the upcoming NCAA Navy-Marine Corps Classic as construction work continued on the ﬂight deck basketball court, Nov. 3. The Classic will be played aboard Bataan, currently in port at Naval Station Mayport, on Nov. 9. It will see the University of Florida Gators and the Georgetown Hoyas meet up in an event hosted by the city of Jacksonville and the Florida Blue Corporation. In order to prepare for the game, the ship’s crew has been deeply involved in both construction and preparing for their guests. “We have been providing support for the contractors, running the elevators to bring up equipment and drivers, and standing by in case they need heavy equipment moved,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Jaime Valencia,

leading petty officer for V1 Division. “I want my ship to look good during the event, so that’s what I have been focusing on.” The focus on the ship’s appearance included painting and preservation, and also looking for any ways to improve visitors’ experience while they are aboard. “This is a way for us to show off our ship to everyone,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Ryan Moreau, flight deck leading petty officer and a native of Salem, Ill. “It is important that everything looks sharp.” The pride and professionalism of the Bataan’s crew can be seen in all the hard work Sailors are putting in over the weekend as they get ready for the big game. As Air Department Sailors were assisting in setting up the court, they were also helping out in other areas. “We have also been helping the navigation department to prepare the hangar bay with pennants and the American flag,” said Moreau. “We want to be at our best for any visits that may happen.”

MC2 Erin Lea Boyce Construction technicians from Sounds Good Audio setup the bleachers on the ﬂight deck aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5).

Sailors in the deck department were also working hard to prepare the ship. Although the ship is always maintained at a high standard of readiness, time at sea and all the construction efforts do make a little extra beautiﬁcation a good idea, and the deck department owns the largest portion of the ship’s surface. “We are repainting the stern gate and the bulkheads in the upper vehicle stowage area,” said Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Steven Dow, a native of Belleville, Ill. “We are helping make everything look its best. I am very proud of the accomplishments from my Sailors, and their hard work and dedication to making the ship shine.” Bataan, which recently completed a planned maintenance availability following a record-setting 10-and-a-half month deployment ending in February of this year, sailed down from her homeport at Naval Station Norfolk, arriving in Mayport on Nov. 2. The ship will be present throughout Jacksonville’s Week of Valor

MC2 Erin Lea Boyce The honorable Mayor Alvin Brown of Jacksonville, Fla. presents the key to the city to Capt. Erik Ross, Commanding Ofﬁcer of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), upon the ship’s arrival in Jacksonville, Nov. 2.

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■ not your typical menu During the “Death to the Speed Line” event in Naval Medical Center Portsmouth’s galley, labels from the old menu items are displayed on R.I.P. headstones, with new menus items listed for galley patrons to see what they have to look forward to.

Healthier eating means ‘Death of the Speed Line’ at NMCP’s Galley By MC2 Nikki Smith Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Public Affairs

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Naval Medical Center Portsmouth’s (NMCP) galley ofﬁcially closed the speed line on Oct. 30 in preparation to revamp it with healthier options. A Halloweenthemed “Death of the Speed Line” celebration on Oct. 31 gave NMCP staff a sampling of the new options to be offered beginning on Nov. 5. The new speed line will feature dishes that promote health and healthy eating in hospitals. The changes in the galley were spearheaded by Cmdr. Paul Allen, department head of the Nutritional Management Department and registered dietician,

who saw a need for healthier food in the galley when he reported to NMCP in August. “This is for the overall health of our nation,” said Allen. “We know from research that processed and reﬁned foods – foods that are high in saturated fats – are things that cause disease. We don’t want to make our own patients here at the hospital by using a high-fat speed line. This hospital is a place for healing and a place for disease prevention. Our mission is to provide top quality healthcare, and part of that is providing healthy food. My drive is the health of the nation, and our nation starts with us.” Allen drew on his 20 years as a dietician and worked

with the culinary specialists and dieticians in the hospital to develop a healthy and delicious ﬁve-day menu. “We wanted to incorporate foods that we know facilitate better health, like beans, seafood, olives and lots of vegetables,” Allen continued. “I’m glad that I was able to give my culinary specialists an opportunity to be creative, while helping everyone to become healthier at the same time.” The hospital staff said goodbye to nachos with processed nacho cheese sauce and hotdogs with French fries and onion rings, and said hello to a potato bar with white and sweet potatoes, turkey burgers, an olive and Gyro bar, and pasta bar with whole wheat pasta and

shrimp sautéed in olive oil. For the celebration, the speed line was decked out with Halloween decorations, with the labels from each of the old menu items mounted on R.I.P. headstones, while one of the culinary specialists dressed up as the Grim Reaper “killing” the old menus. NMCP personnel were invited to the celebration and were offered samples of four of the new dishes to be served. The galley’s culinary specialists (CSs)were excited to be debuting the new food and handed out samples of whole wheat pasta with white clam sauce, grilled tilapia, white crab chili and pumpkin soup. The samples received a lot of attention, with many people chatting

about the new food while enjoying their dishes. “The new food is really good,” said Chelsea Goodsell, a dietetic intern in Clinical Nutrition Department. “I think it is really exciting that we are encouraging our Sailors to be healthy, and now we are providing the healthy options they need to do so.” The planning and cooking of the new menu items is aided by Allen’s plan to further the culinary skills of the CSs, including sending them to the Culinary Institute of Virginia. Currently, two of NMCP’s CSs are taking classes there. The new direction of the galley’s menus is in MC2 Nikki Smith alignment with the Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center’s “Health Promotion and Wellness” campaign, which began in September. The initiative states that being mentally and physically ﬁt are very important to the readiness of our forces, and eating smaller portions and healthier food can help forces to become healthy, be more productive and make meaningful contributions to their communities. “There are messages we send as a nation and as a military, and our menus need to match those messages,” said Allen. “As a dietician, I’m telling people to watch out for fried foods and burgers. I don’t want them to be able to come down to the galley I run and get the - Cmdr. Paul Allen foods I’m telling them to stay away from. I’m not taking away choices – I’m introducing new, healthier choices.”

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USS NORFOLK RETURNS FROM DEPLOYMENT Sub steamed more than 30,000 nautical miles By Kevin Copeland Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic Public Affairs

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The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Norfolk (SSN 714) returned to Naval Station Norfolk from a regularly scheduled deployment, Nov. 3.

Norfolk, under the command of Cmdr. Greg Zettler, is returning from the European Command area of responsibility where it executed the Chief of Naval Operation’s Maritime Strategy in supporting national security interests and Maritime Security Operations. Norfolk left its homeport on May 1, and during the deployment, steamed more than 30,000 nautical miles. Port visits were conducted in Haifa, Israel; Limassol, Cyprus; Bahrain; and Diego Garcia.

Words simply fail to capture my depth of pride in the entire Norfolk team, as both the crew and families delivered top-notch performances throughout the deployment.” - Cmdr. Greg Zettler ■ about the sub Fast-attack submarines, like Norfolk, have multi-faceted missions. They use their stealth, persistence, agility and firepower to deploy and support special force operations, disrupt and destroy an adversary’s military and economic operations at sea, provide early strike from close proximity, and ensure undersea superiority.

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Enterprise CSG is made up of Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12; the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65); Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1; Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2; the guided-missile destroyers USS Porter (DDG 78) USS Nitze (DDG 94), and USS James E. Williams (DDG 95); and the guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69), stationed in Mayport, Fla.

“The crew performed admirably throughout the deployment,” said Zettler. “They professionally and enthusiastically overcame many challenges in accomplishing a wide variety of submarine missions. Norfolk conducted operations in both the U.S. Fifth Fleet and U.S. Sixth Fleet areas of responsibilities, while providing unmatched versatility to two different Combatant Commanders in supporting theater and national level tasking.” “We enjoyed a variety of experiences and cultures in different parts of the world during our port visits, and acted as outstanding ambassadors for our nation during these visits, demonstrating exceptional decorum and poise, while enjoying some well-deserved rest. We were also lucky enough to have some of our wives visit during two of the port visits.” While the crew reflects on their personal and professional accomplishments during the deployment, they are looking forward to the reunion with family and friends. “We had four officers and 14 enlisted crew members complete their submarine warfare qualifications and earned their gold and silver dolphins,” said Zettler. “We also had eight officers get promoted and 11 enlisted earn advancements. We had two Sailors become fathers,

and fortunately both births occurred during a port visit, enabling the new fathers to speak with their wives and see their new baby shortly after childbirth.” “Words simply fail to capture my depth of pride in the entire Norfolk team, as both the crew and families delivered top-notch performances throughout the deployment. The families faced numerous challenges and handled each with grace, working together to support each other every step of the way. The crew experienced many highs and lows, but eagerly face every challenge head-on,” he said. “Their resiliency, perseverance and mental toughness impressed me over and over again. We are looking forward to some quality family time and well-deserved relaxation before starting back into another deployment workup.” Norfolk was built by Newport News Shipbuilding and commissioned on May 21, 1983. The 360-foot submarine is the third naval ship to be named in honor of the city of Norfolk. It is also the Navy’s 133rd nuclearpowered submarine and 89th of the attack submarine class. The crew compliment includes 15 ofﬁcers and 116 enlisted Sailors. Fast-attack submarines, like Norfolk, have multi-faceted missions. They use their stealth, persistence, agility and ﬁrepower to deploy and support special force operations, disrupt and destroy an adversary’s military and economic operations at sea, provide early strike from close proximity, and ensure undersea superiority. For more information on the Submarine Force, visit the Submarine Force website at www.sublant.navy. mil.

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Friends and family cheer as the guidedmissile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) returns home to Naval Station Norfolk after completing a deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility as part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group.

USS PORTER RETURNS FROM DEPLOYMENT By MC2 Alex R. Forster Uss Enterprise (CVN 65) Public Affairs

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MC3 Kayla Jo Finley

More than 270 Sailors serving aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) returned home following a seven-and-a-half month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Horn of Africa and Arabian Gulf areas of operation, Nov. 4. During the deployment, Porter operated as part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group, conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in support of 5th and 6th Fleet objectives. Additionally, Porter conducted operations with the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group and various anti-piracy task groups. On-station in the Middle East since April 2, Porter acted as a crucial asset to Enterprise Carrier Strike Group and U.S. 5th Fleet commanders. Porter escorted valuable units on 14 different occasions in the Arabian Gulf region. Additionally, Porter conducted two Maritime Interdiction Operations and support to special operations forces. After a collision at sea on Aug. 12, Porter underwent one of the largest voyage repairs in the history of the United States Navy in Jebel Ali, U.A.E. Following the seven-week repair, Porter returned to sea and conducted operations with Enterprise Carrier Strike Group to complete the deployment. “Porter Sailors performed superbly. I am especially proud of the crew’s teamwork and resilience in the face of such adversity during the ﬁnal two months of deployment. Their signiﬁcant efforts quick-

USS James E. Williams completes 4th deployment By MC3 Daniel J. Meshel Enterprise Carrier Strike Group Public Affairs

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MC3 Zachary S. Welch Ens. Donald Recine hugs his wife, Lindsey, following the ceremonial ﬁrst kiss after his ship, the guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) returned to Naval Station Norfolk along with the rest of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group (CSG) after a deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

ly returned the ship back to sea where we belong, operating forward and conducting operations with our Strike Group,” said Cmdr. Dave Richardson, USS Porter (DDG 78) Commanding Officer. Porter returned with the rest of the units in the Enterprise Strike Group based out of Norfolk, including USS Enterprise, USS Nitze and USS James E. Williams. Prior to the official homecoming, Porter spent several days at Yorktown Weapons Station conducting an ammunition offload as the final mission of their deployment. “Porter has been away from homeport for nine months this year alone and it is very fitting for us to return together on the same day to our homeport of Norfolk as one Strike Group,” said Cmdr. Jennifer Couture, Porter’s Executive Officer. Command Master Chief Mike Kelly echoed those sen-

timents when he said, “After almost a year of missing birthdays, holidays and special family events, the entire crew looks forward to finally reuniting with their families that have sacrificed so much as Porter stood the watch on deployment.” In the coming year, Porter is scheduled for upgrades in the area of Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) capability to prepare the ship for its homeport shift to Rota, Spain in early 2015. Richardson summarized the feelings of the crew as they finally reunite with their families and loved ones. “Porter is looking forward to some well-deserved leave with our families that have sacrificed so much for so long,” he said. “But Porter is also excited about playing such a key role in our Navy’s future as part of our Aegis BMD forces, and we will be ready on time for the homeport shift to Rota.”

Guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) returned to Naval Station Norfolk following a regularly-scheduled deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility, Nov. 4, The ship’s return marks the end of her fourth deployment since commissioning on Dec. 11, 2004. James E. Williams deployed as part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group, comprised of aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65), Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2, guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69), and guided-missile destroyers USS Nitze (DDG 94) and USS Porter (DDG 78). “I am extremely proud of the job the James E. Williams crew accomplished over the last eight months,” said Cmdr. Christopher M. Senenko, James E. Williams’ Commanding Ofﬁcer. “Whether it was conducting Suez Canal transits, escort duties in the Strait of Hormuz, exercises with regional partners, or just the normal routine day-to-day operations, their efforts ensured we accomplished our mission safely and professionally.” After departing Naval Station Norfolk and transiting the Atlantic Ocean, James E. Williams made her ﬁrst port call to Civitavecchia, Italy, allowing the crew an opportunity to explore both the port and city of Rome. After operating in the Mediterranean Sea, James E. Williams transited the Suez Canal with the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group and began operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, where she performed 14 Strait of Hormuz transits. During this time, the ship was also responsible for the rescue and repatriation of 10 Iranian mariners who were forced to abandon

their burning dhow. The mariners were brought aboard James E. Williams after being rescued by members of the ship’s visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team. They were treated for minor injuries and sent to USS Enterprise for further medical examination. The mariners returned to the Williams and were transported to an Iranian dhow for repatriation. Soon after, James E. Williams rendered medical assistance to the motor vessel Marshall 5 after a crewman sustained head trauma. Williams sent medical personnel to provide assistance to the crewman, who was treated and found to be in stable condition. While in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, James E. Williams made two port visits to the Kingdom of Bahrain; one visit to Victoria, Seychelles; one visit to Dubai, U.A.E.; and one visit to Aqaba, Jordan. Another port visit to Haifa, Israel allowed the crew of the Williams to visit some of the most historical sites of the region, as well as receive a well-deserved respite from time underway. James E. Williams also performed escort duty for three U.S. Navy submarines through the Suez Canal, and after her final northbound Suez Canal transit with the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group, had completed eight transits in total. Before returning to Naval Station Norfolk, Williams’ final port call was to Palermo, Italy, where Sailors explored the region and participated in a community relations project with the Mission of Hope and Charity, a local charity providing assistance to the needy. During the destroyer’s deployment, Williams performed 37 replenishments at sea, traveled more than 60,000 nautical miles and used approximately five-million gallons of F-76 fuel, 125,000 gallons of JP-5 fuel, and created three-million gallons of fresh water for consumption and shipboard use.

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Enterprise returns to Norfolk from ﬁnal deployment Press Release USS Enterprise Public Affairs

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More than 5,500 Sailors and Marines assigned to the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group (CSG) arrived in Norfolk following a seven-and-a-halfmonth deployment supporting operations in the Mediterranean and the Arabian Seas, Nov. 4 USS Enterprise’s return to Norfolk marks the 25th and final homecoming in her 51 years of distinguished service. The aircraft carrier is scheduled to be inactivated on Dec. 1 in a ceremony at Norfolk Naval Station. “We are pleased to be returning to our families after a very successful deployment, but to know that it is the last time Enterprise will be underway through her own power makes our return very sentimental,” said Capt. William C. Hamilton, Enterprise’s Commanding Officer. While deployed, Enterprise CSG served in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility (AOR), conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. During her 238 days away from Norfolk, “Big E,” as Enterprise is affectionately known, safely steamed 80,968 miles and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 flew more than 8,000 sorties in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and exercises in the 5th and 6th Fleet AOR’s. “This has not been a victory lap for Enterprise by any means,” said Rear Adm. Ted Carter, Commander, Enterprise Carrier Strike Group. “This has been a full-on combat operation. We’ve seen the full spectrum of Navy operations on this deployment. It’s been a business as usual kind of deployment.” Enterprise was commissioned on Nov. 25, 1961 as the eighth ship to bear the name Enterprise. Big E was the world’s first nuclearpowered aircraft carrier. During her 51 years of service, she deployed 25 times and participated in every major conflict since the Cuban Missile Crisis. Enterprise has been homeported in both Alameda, Calif. and Norfolk, and conducted operations in every region of the world. The December inactivation ceremony will be the last official public event for Enterprise, and will serve as a celebration of life for the ship and the more than 100,000 Sailors who have served aboard the ship. All Enterprise veterans, their families, shipyard workers and friends are invited to register to attend the inactivation week events and the ceremony on the ship’s website, www.enterprise.navy.mil. Tickets to the events will be on a first-come-first-served basis. Enterprise CSG is comprised of: Commander, Carrier Strike Group 12; the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65); CVW 1; Destroyer Squadron 2; guided-missile destroyers USS Porter (DDG 78); USS Nitze (DDG 94); and USS James E. Williams (DDG 95). The squadrons of CVW 1 embarked aboard Enterprise are: Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 “Red Rippers,” VFA-136 “Knighthawks,” VFA-211 “Fighting Checkmates,”Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251 “Thunderbolts,” Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 123 “Screwtops,” Carrier Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 137 “Rooks,” Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 40 “Rawhides”and Helicopter AntiSubmarine Squadron 11 “Dragonslayers.”

■ PWD Norfolk Cleans Up from Sandy, prepares for Big E Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic’s Public Works Department (PWD) Norfolk spent the week working to prepare for Sunday’s arrival of USS Enterprise (CVN 65), preparing shore power cables, getting the pier ready for families to greet loved ones, all while assessing and repairing damage from Hurricane Sandy. According to Lt. Cory Maccumbee, Ship Support Ofﬁcer at PWD Norfolk, Sandy-related repairs ranged from electrical damage at the piers due to water intrusion from high tides to piling removal from berthing slips. “Our goal is to provide NAVFAC services, but to be as transparent as possible to families and returning Sailors while providing them the safest and most professional arrival,” he said. Once the damage was assessed by NAVFAC and port operations personnel, they systematically went about preparing for not only Enterprise’s arrival, but the departure of ships headed to New York and New Jersey relief efforts. According to Maccumbee, the largest effort was by personnel working with the ship to shore electrical crew. They laid down approximately 100, 250-foot long shore power cables to provide the necessary power to the carrier. “The cables weight about seven or eight pounds per foot, so it’s a very labor intensive job,” he added. NAVFAC has also pre-staged the cranes and brows to be ready for the moment that the families and Sailors will be waiting for the most – liberty call and greeting their loved ones for the ﬁrst time in eight months. Photos by Harry Gerwien | Military Newspapers of Virginia

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Norfolk Naval Shipyard welcomes 115 journeymen to the workforce By Holly Quick Norfolk Naval Shipyard Public Affairs

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A large crowd of family and friends gathered in Willett Hall Auditorium in Portsmouth to celebrate the achievements of the 115 graduates from Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s (NNSY) Apprentice Class of 2012, Nov. 1. The auditorium was filled with energy and excitement as apprentices waited for their name to be called to receive the Technician Career Studies Certificate, marking their transition from apprentice to journeyman. The graduates, representing 15 trades from 17 shops across the shipyard, completed a challenging four-year training program, which included academics, trade theory and on-the-job experience. “These graduates will now enter the mainstream of the shipyard production effort as fully vested and knowledgeable journeymen, proficient in their trades and providing a pool of demonstrated talent for the future of the shipyard,” said Apprentice Program Coordinator William Goodwin. The keynote speaker, Capt. Mark Bridenstine, Commander, NNSY challenged the graduates to continue to focus on career development and personal

growth. “I encourage you to continue seeking out any and all training opportunities that promote your personal mastery,” he said. “I push you to engage those like-minded individuals to form a community focused on mastery in your particular skill set.” The Class of 2012 valedictorian and Hampton Roads native, Christopher S. Lawrence, was recognized at the ceremony. “As we move to the next stage of our careers, we will have the responsibility of teaching the next generation of mechanics the skills that our great mentors passed to us,” he said to his fellow graduates. “We also have the responsibility to keep honing our skills in order to become more effective mechanics and leaders.” NNSY’s Apprentice Program was recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor, in partnership with the Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship (ACA), as a 21st Century Registered Apprenticeship Trailblazer and Innovator on Aug. 1 in Washington, D.C. “Tonight, you become recognized professionals serving a Navy and nation that demand excellence when it comes to maintaining and modernizing the ships preserving our most cherished freedoms,” said Bridenstine.

Capt. Mark Bridenstine, Commander, Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) addresses the audience at the NNSY Apprentice Graduation, Nov. 1.

Shayne Hensley Norfolk Naval Shipyard graduates 115 students from the Apprentice Program at Willett Hall Auditorium in Portsmouth, Nov. 1.

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TRUMAN TESTS NEW MANTIS DOLLY By MCSN Christopher A. Morrison USS Harry S. Truman Public Affairs

USS TRUMAN, AT SEA

Steadily gliding through the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), the Multi-Aircraft Nose and Tail Interface System (MANTIS) steadily transports more than 20,000 pounds of steel. The MANTIS smoothly responds to a Sailor’s commands on a control panel of joysticks and toggle switches, which hang from the Sailor’s neck. Almost as if playing a video game, the Sailor moves the helicopter with little effort with the help of the MANTIS. According to John Simone, the MANTIS Shipboard Helo Handler – Extra-Low Profile (SHH-ELP) is the newest model being tested. Its unique specifications provide a sleek, low-profile that is five inches lower than the previous model. The SHH-ELP is designed to operate underneath any current, low-sitting modifications added to the MH-60R or MH-60S Seahawk. Sailors assigned to Air Department’s V-3 division aboard Truman are always looking for ways to improve their training and expertise in the field of aviation handling. When it comes to ground support equipment, testing a new, low-profile helicopter handling system is a rare and exciting opportunity.

MCSN Lorenzo J. Burleson Tom Tuominen, a support equipment technician assigned to Naval Air Systems Command, instructs Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Roy Brian how to properly control the shipboard helicopter handler-extra low proﬁle (SSH-ELP) in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

Basically, it is just like playing a video game. Complicated maneuvers that normally rely on the driver’s skills are made easier by this new system.” - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Trystan D. Wagstrom

Simone, lead project engineer for the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Support Equipment Test and Evaluation Branch, and his crew of engineers, selected Truman as the ﬁrst sea platform for their ﬁnal phase of suitability testing for the new MANTIS.

“We are looking for ﬂeet operator feedback,” said Simone. “We want to know what the crew likes, what they do not like, and what improvements can be made to the system. We have asked Truman Sailors for their recommendations. We are verifying that it can successfully

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complete its mission in an operational environment.” Prior to bringing the MANTIS aboard Truman, Simone said rigorous, landbased testing was performed to make sure it could overcome any obstacle that it might encounter aboard a carrier before it is considered for a ﬂeet-wide evaluation. Simone said training is going well and is being given to Sailors aboard in phases. V-3 personnel were introduced to the system in a brief overview and later were given full control over the MANTIS to move helicopters through Truman’s hangar bays. “We have found that V-3’s Sailors have become pretty proﬁcient within two to three

moves,” said Simone. “They are to the point where we trust them enough to pick the MANTIS up, move a helo and put it back. If I miss a move, I am not worried that something has gone wrong.” Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Trystan D. Wagstrom was tasked with testing the unit’s capabilities in its natural mission environment, during a recent underway period. After many hours of testing the system, Wagstrom said he enjoyed the many unique features of the MANTIS, such as its enhanced maneuverability and ease of use. “It is easy to operate,” said Wagstrom. “Basically, it is just like playing a video game. Complicated maneu-

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vers that normally rely on the driver’s skills are made easier by this new system. I look forward to seeing how my feedback will affect the final product.” Simone said the new MANTIS design could potentially be implemented throughout the Navy in the future and further design modifications will reflect much of the feedback received aboard Truman. “V-3 has been very supportive of our testing,” said Simone. “Our time aboard Truman has been extremely valuable and will be reflected in the final design of the new MANTIS.” For more news from the USS Truman (CVN 75), visit www.navy.mil/local/cvn75/.

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report back to commands, continue training or deploy Continued from front

MC1 (SW/AW) Molly Burgess Pedestrians walk down a crosswalk onboard Naval Station Norfolk in front of the N-24 gymnasium on Gilbert St.

proper Navy policies to ensure that the course followed the guidelines for an integrated training environment. “The class itself is the same,” said Lt. j.g. Joshua Cohen, a student from Coastal Riverine Squadron 4. “The curriculum didn’t change at all and the females were asked to do the exact same things as the males were. They did it all just as well, if not better, than any of us. I never doubted them at any point.” “The skills are not mutually exclusive to a male-only environment,”

said Diehl. “The females coming onboard is good. Now that we’re seeing a much larger force as logistical support, there is no reason to not include women.” Upon graduation, the students either reported back to their commands, continued with further training or prepared to deploy. “I consider it an honor to have been here and to graduate,” said Tran. “I never expected to be presented with this type of an opportunity, especially this early in my naval career, but after here I’ll go on my ﬁrst deployment and I’m really excited about it.”

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Two Street Smart safety programs to be held at NAVSTA Norfolk Continued from front so A. we get the awareness; and B. people are held accountable,” he said. “If they are speeding on-base, they are not going to get many chances before they’re not going to be allowed to drive on-base.” In accordance with Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Instruction 5560.10 (Series), when the operator of a motor vehicle, (military or privately-owned), accumulates 12 points in a 12-month period, or 18 points in 24-months, their on-base privileges will be suspended automatically. Additionally, drivers can receive two to six points towards their on-base driving privileges for driving faster than the posted speed limit, or for driving too slow and impeding the flow of traffic. Based on the circumstances, a person can also have their on-base driving privileges revoked, or suspended, for a first time offense. “The number of points is determined by the actual speed, as well as other factors involved,” explained Sr. Chief Master-at-Arms (SW) Mike Hausmann from Naval Station Norfolk. “Sometimes you can get multiple tickets for one

stop – one ticket per infraction.” Culler said that losing the ability to drive on-base not only affects the driver, but also the mission readiness of their command. And if driver loses their base driving privileges, they are not allowed to operate any vehicles aboard any federal installation during the suspension/revocation period. “This is going to make it difficult for you because you’re going to have to get a ride with someone else, or you’re going to have to park off-base – either take the bus or walk in,” he explained. Ultimately, the onus is on the driver to be aware of all posted speed limits throughout the base, and officers are stationed to monitor traffic throughout the day, especially during peak hours. Unless posted otherwise, the maximum safe speed limit onboard NAVSTA Norfolk is 25 miles per hour. “Most of the areas on-base are considered ‘industrial’ because of the nature of all of the equipment and the business we do around here,” said Hausmann, explaining that there are also residential areas, especially around the Child Development Centers, where chil-

dren are a concern. “The speed is always a safety concern for us, and at any time of the day or night, we’ve got hundreds of Sailors walking around this base.” “It’s absolutely critical that everybody is a safety ofﬁcer,” said Culler. “So everyone needs to be thinking about safety – if you’re walking, driving or doing your job on or off the installation – you’ve got to be thinking about that fulltime.” To address many of these safety concerns, NAVSTA Norfolk will be holding two Street Smart safety programs on Nov. 13; 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., in the C-9 auditorium. The presentations are free and open to all NAVSTA Norfolk tenant commands. Items discussed will include: seat belt usage, drinking and driving, texting and driving, and drowsy driving. Interested commands should email Command Master Chief Scott Kelley, USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) at cmc@cg55.navy.mil to verify there is room to attend. For more information, or to schedule a Trafﬁc Safety and Awareness brief for your command, contact Priscilla Cuffee at 445-6000.

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educator, community awareness Continued from front event, giving his personal insight on the issues of resiliency and bullying. “One of the things that I believe we can do to help children be more resilient is to teach them a few things,” he said. “Number one: there is no shame in asking for help. We have to let them know that they are not a baby and that they are not stupid if they ask for help, especially in a military setting.” Romain explained that many children who grow up in a military setting are pressured into feeling shame when asking for help with problems at school and bullying. “There is a shame attached to feeling that you may be weak if you ask for help,” said Romain. “I became an author being dyslexic, and if I can ask for help, then anybody can.” He emphasized the fact that children who help other children get through tough times have an easier time dealing with their own discomforts. “If your dad is deployed, or your mom is deployed, or not at home, by helping someone else, you are helping yourself too,” explained Romain. The effect of continuous transi-

tions from one area to another was also a topic that was discussed at the summit. “The military lifestyle is dynamic, there are always transitions, whether it’s a child moving to a new town, a child dealing with a parent leaving, or a child dealing with a parent passing away,” said Bianca Martinez, local NewsChannel 3 anchor and Navy spouse. “Educators need to be constantly aware of the things that are happing in the military lifestyle, so that kids don’t get left behind.” According to Martinez, the goal of the summit was to give educators and community leaders awareness on the different dynamics associated with military families and education, and offer ways to handle those issues. “Communication, I think, is the key for everybody here today,” she said. Romain concluded the summit with an inspirational challenge to the educators and community leader. “What we in this room are going to do, should do, and need to do, is be a team and be able to connect and change military children’s lives just by giving them the support and the care that they need,” he said.

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SAILOR COMPETES IN THE TOUGHEST TWO MINUTES IN SPORTS By MC2 Dominique Pineiro Navy Public Affairs Support Element West

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The Sailor, Airman, Marine, Soldier (SAMS) Squad participated in the Scott Safety Firefighter Combat Challenge national championship, Oct. 26 - 28. Every year since 1991, firefighters from across the United States and Canada compete at various locations around North America to demonstrate the profession’s rigors to the public. The Scott Safety Firefighter Combat Challenge simulates the essential skills of firefighting, challenging participants to climb a five-story tower in full bunker gear, dragging and hoisting a 42-pound fire hose, simulating a forcible entry, racing around obstacles and dragging a 175pound mannequin backwards 100feet across the finish line, all under two minutes. “SAMS Squad is the Department of Defense Fire Academy’s combat tactic team,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Yendry Martinez. “It was originally put together as a relay team, and after two or three years, guys started to compete in the individual events. Since then, we’ve been pretty dominant.” The squad is composed of service members who work in some sort of firefighting capacity within their respective services. Since the team’s inception in 2001, only six Sailors have been a part of the team, and Martinez was the only Sailor qualifying to be part of the Combat Challenge’s prestigious “Lion’s Den.” To become a part of the Lion’s Den, a participant must be able to run the course under one minute and 40 seconds. Martinez made the Lion’s Den last year in Myrtle Beach, S.C. at the competition’s world championship, qualifying with a time of one minute and 39 seconds. “I love supporting the Department of Defense Fire Academy, but it’s even bigger to me to represent the Navy, just because there isn’t a big Navy presence,” he said. “My goal is to get more Sailors involved in this competition. It means so much to me [to represent the Navy] because throughout the 10-year span of the team’s history, it’s mostly consisted of the Marines, Soldiers or Airmen.”

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■ best of the best To be part of the Combat Challenge’s prestigious “Lion’s Den,” a participant must be able to run the course under one minute and 40 seconds.

MC2 Dominique Pineiro Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Yendry Martinez (left), a member of the Sailor, Airman, Marine, Soldier (SAMS) Squad, races against a member of the U.S. Air Force Academy during the simulated victim rescue as part of the Scott Safety Fireﬁghter Combat Challenge.

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By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service

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While generally satisfied with the progress of the service, the Navy’s top officer is using his latest position report to assess the effects of “set and drift” on the status of the U.S. Navy. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert spoke about his report during a roundtable with reporters in his Pentagon office, Nov. 1. Set and drift at sea “is current, it’s wind, it’s things you didn’t think about – something that takes you a little bit off,” he said. “Then you deal with it, you adjust a bit, and you move on ahead.” Position Report: 2012 addresses what the Navy needs to work on, the admiral said. The report is based on the three tenets of the service: “Warfighting first; Operate Forward; and Be Ready.” Much of what the service planned when Greenert came into his position last year, he said, is on track. The Navy has reinforced aid to warfighters by deploying new mine hunting and neutralizing equipment to the Arabian Gulf, and also has fielded improved torpedoes, advanced electromagnetic sensors and up-gunned patrol craft in the region. And the USS Ponce (LPD 15) is deployed to the region as a forward staging base. The Navy and Marine Corps are working to reinvigorate amphibious warfare skills, Greenert said. In the past year, 25 ships and 14,000

MCC Joshua Treadwell Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert delivers remarks at the change of ofﬁce ceremony for Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC).

Sailors and Marines honed those skills in Exercise Bold Alligator, he noted. Operating forward has meant an increasing number of ships and Sailors deploying, the admiral said. The Navy has made progress in rebalancing ships’ homeports to 60 percent in the Pacific and 40 percent in the Atlantic, rather than the 50-50 split that was the norm before a shift in strategic focus to the Asia-Pacific region. Being ready has meant filling billets on ships. The Navy has improved advancement and re-enlistment opportunities across the board by reducing overmanned ratings and revising re-enlistment processes to ensure fairness, he said. An enlisted retention board also affected the service.

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The Navy continued to provide disaster relief in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), national and local authorities in the New York and New Jersey areas affected by Hurricane Sandy, Nov. 4. USS Wasp (LHA 1), USS San Antonio (LPD 17) and USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) are in position off the coast of New York and New Jersey supplying military personnel and equipment to disaster areas. Wasp is supplying aircraft to aid in the mission, with a total of 18 helicopters aboard: two SH-60’s, four MH-53E’s, six CH-53E’s, six UH-1N’s and one MH-53. Several of these helos have departed for Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB MDL) for tasking. Wasp also sent a team of damage controlmen and hull technicians to help repair the damaged Hoboken Ferry Terminal. San Antonio has four MH-60S’s and a landing utility craft (LCU) capable of transporting cargo, vehicles and personnel from ship to shore. Carter Hall also has an LCU capable of transporting cargo, vehicles and personnel from ship to shore. This LCU ferried supplies and personnel ashore to Sandy Hook, N.J. on Nov. 4. Both San Antonio and Carter Hall are capable of providing command and control, underwater infrastructure repair capabilities, riverine search and damage assessment, and underwater port survey.

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CAMPAIGN LINKS WOUNDED WARRIORS SEEKING FEDERAL CIVILIAN CAREERS Press Release Ofﬁce of Civilian Human Resources Public Affairs

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The Department of the Navy (DoN) announced a single system that Wounded Warriors can use to apply for Department of Defense civilian jobs, Oct. 30. Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) Juan M. Garcia, III debuted the Defense Outplace Referral System (DORS) at the 3rd annual Wounded Warrior Hiring and Support Conference in San Diego, Calif. “In an effort to help connect our Wounded Warriors with available job opportunities, our commands and all three services have devel-

oped individual databases to capture the talent and skills of returning men and women – that process often required our Wounded Warriors, who were searching for jobs, to register in multiple systems,” said Garcia. “Now we can direct them to one system.” DORS is a cost-effective vehicle that is compatible across all services, providing opportunities for a wide-array of skills and locations across the country, ensuring Wounded Warriors receive priority placement for jobs. Registration is open to all services, however, in order to register in DORS, veterans must meet these qualiﬁcations: be ready to work within 30 days; be honorably dis-

Wounded warriors have gained a myriad of skills and experience from their military service.” - Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) Juan M. Garcia, III

charged; and have a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more. The disability must be a direct result of injury and/or disease received in the line of duty and a result of armed conﬂict, or instrumentality of war. “Wounded Warriors have gained a myriad of skills and experience from their military service,” said Garcia. “There are hundreds of civilian occupations and careers that provide a ﬁt for those skills – from supply sergeant to logistics specialist, corpsman to medical technician, cyber security operation to information technology manager, and many more.”

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MC2 John Hulle Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 position civil engineering support equipment at the Hoboken Ferry Terminal in support of Hurricane Sandy relief efforts in Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 4.

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ELUSIVE TRADITION – WHAT’S PORTABLE?

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By Tiffany Silverberg Military Spouse Contributor

Our lives are portable. Just the other day I was organizing some drawers, sorting everything by type and size. My husband walked in and looked at me. We aren’t moving for a while, yet there I was stashing things into little compartments like we would soon need to ﬂee in the night. It’s true. It’s crazy. I’m not even that organized in general. One look at my ofﬁce showcases my natural chaos. But we have moved so much in such a short time, I’ve become accustomed to keeping things together, organized, packed. As the holidays approach, emotions and traditions are packed away in neat Rubbermaid containers, like the rest of our belongings. As I pull out small trinkets from childhood that have traveled in boxes at least a dozen times, traversing the country a handful

of times. They’ve made it. We’ve made it. There are a lot of memories in those little trinkets. As we try to ﬁgure out where to place each little piece in a new home every holiday or two, those small belongings are like threads of memories. They tie each home together, each location, each remote holiday. Even the ones when we are apart. We don’t always spend every holiday with the same family members and friends – or even in the same places. That’s when the tangibles become even more special. The ornaments, the recipes, the tableware, the wall decorations, the music. Do you have traditional tangibles that move with you from house-to-house, celebration-tocelebration? Whether you are home, in a new home, at a family member’s or friend’s house, or in a rental home far from base, those little touches can bind your heart

to celebrations of the past. Need some ideas? Tableware is a portable, practical option. It can be as simple as a tablecloth that graces every table when you are all together for a holiday, or as elaborate as a handed-down table setting – from plates and cups to napkins and candle holders. Games and activities are also great ties. Bring a family favorite wherever you are gathering, and play together with full stomachs and happy hearts. Photos are an evocative way of holding close family members that are missing from a celebration. Whether they are deployed, at school, traveling, or passed on, loved ones that are noticeably away from a gathering don’t have to be forgotten or ignored. Place small frames around a festive table, or create ornaments just for them. Use the tangibles as an opportunity to share love and

memories. Just because our lives are portable, and our traditions seem elusive under new roofs with different groups, it doesn’t dampen our memories. The holidays are one of the few times that our strange surroundings can seem almost homey. And so, I will pull down all those bins and carefully unpack each little trinket and find a home for each piece until the weather inevitably warms again, and sends those trinkets back to their organized, compartmentalized spaces until next year. Tiffany Silverberg is Navy wife and foodie with an independent streak. As a freelance writer, she brings years of journalism and language experience to non-profits, businesses and families, telling their stories online and offline. You can visit her website at www.tiffanysilverberg.com.

NATIONAL MILITARY FAMILY ASSOCIATION DEBUTS NEW APP ALEXANDRIA, VA.

The National Military Family Association hosted its 2012 Leadership Luncheon at the Sheraton National Hotel in Arlington, Oct. 11. It served as the platform to announce the Association’s new app, “MyMilitaryLife,” and to host key technology and defense leaders for a discussion around the nation’s rapid adoption and reliance on technological advancements, as well as its impact on national security, wartime operations and military family communications. Kicking off the luncheon was the unveiling of the MyMilitaryLife, the ﬁrst app of its kind created to serve as a central resource that helps military families navigate issues with children, deployments, education and other challenges. It is currently available for free on iPhone and Android mobile devices. “We were honored to have such an incredible group of leaders speak at our luncheon this year,” said Joyce Wessel Raezer, executive director of the National Military Family Association. “We are committed to

■ in the app MyMilitaryLife will assist in: ■ Going back-to-school ■ Managing a deployment ■ Transitioning out of the military App features include: ■ Customized to-do lists ■ Tailored suggestions for your service branch, location and needs ■ Due date reminders ■ Notices of new programs ■ Emergency phone numbers for military families being the voice of military families, and the topic of technology advancements is one that greatly affects our community. Having key technology and defense leaders come together to discuss this topic and show support for our new app, MyMilitaryLife, further afﬁrms its importance.”

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President proclaims November as Military Family Month Press Release American Forces Press Service

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“In our military families, we see the best our country has to offer. They demonstrate the virtues that have made America great for more than two centuries and the values that will preserve our greatness for centuries to come,” President Barack Obama said in his proclamation declaring the month of November as Military Family Month. The proclamation reads: “Since our Nation’s earliest days, courageous men and women of all backgrounds and beliefs have banded together to ﬁght for the freedoms we cherish. Behind each of them stands a parent, a sibling, a child, a spouse – proud family members who share the weight of deployment and make profound sacriﬁces on behalf of our country. During Military

Family Month, we honor our military families and recommit to showing them the fullest care and respect of a grateful nation. In our military families, we see the best our country has to offer. They demonstrate the virtues that have made America great for more than two centuries and the values that will preserve our greatness for centuries to come. With loved ones serving far from home, military spouses take on the work of two. Their children show courage and resilience as they move from base-to-base, school-to-school, home-to-home. And even through the strain of deployment, military families strengthen the fabric of each community they touch and enrich our national life as shining examples of patriotism. We each have a solemn duty to serve our Armed Forces and their families as well as they serve us. Through First Lady Michelle Obama’s and Dr. Jill Biden’s

Joining Forces initiative, we have worked to fulﬁll this obligation by mobilizing all Americans to give service members and their families the opportunities and support they have earned. Last year, we challenged American businesses to hire or train 100,000 veterans and military spouses by the end of 2013. To date, they have already exceeded that challenge, hiring over 125,000 veterans and military spouses. From helping military children succeed in the classroom to increasing support for those who care for our Wounded Warriors, Joining Forces will keep ﬁghting to ensure the well-being of our troops and their families. When a young woman signs up to defend our nation, her parents are enlisted as well. When a father deploys to a combat zone, his children are called to serve on the homefront. And when the men and women of our military serve far from home, their families feel

the strain of their absence. In that absence, let us stand together as one American family. Let us honor the brave patriots who keep our country safe, and let us forever hold close the memories of those who have perished in the line of duty. This month, we reafﬁrm that we will always lift up our military families -- not just when their loved ones are away, but also long after the welcome home ceremonies are over. Now, Therefore, I, Barack Obama, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2012 as Military Family Month. I call on all Americans to honor military families through private actions and public service for the tremendous contributions they make in support of our service members and our nation.”

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I consider myself to be a very strong military spouse. After 12 years of marriage and lots of deployments and training trips, I have made it through what I thought were some very tough moments. I have never had to call my husbands command and say, “I can’t.” Until recently. I kind of feel like a failure for it and I feel like I haven’t lived up to the requirements of being a military spouse. Then again, I have never been close to losing a parent before. I have had two men in my life I consider my princes. First, like many little girls, it was my dad. Later in life it became my husband. Even though I got married and started a family of my own, I remain daddy’s little girl, and he still loves to try and fix any problems I have in life. He has been a rock of my family, immediate and extended. For years my father has been fighting cancer. He has gone through so many types of treatment and procedure,s all at the same time filling in a lot of times as the male figure in my son’s life. They are buddies. They go fishing together. They love to grab Wendy’s Frosty’s for no reason, and Lucas always knows that if daddy can’t be there for a big game, Pop Pop will. Recently in an effort to control my dad’s cancer, he underwent a couple procedures. He became septic. The infection ravaged his body until he became weak, disoriented and close to death. In the weeks this was happening, my husband was gone and out of any sort of communication. To this day, it was the hardest thing I have ever had to go through without him near me. I just wanted to hear his voice or get a hug, or have him tell me everything was going to be OK even if it wasn’t. My first “Prince Charming” was fading fast and my second couldn’t be my knight in shining armor and make it all better. I caved. When it looked like my dad could not pull out of it, I called a point of contact through tears and my husband came home. I knew I made it to a point where his trip would not be for nothing, but I still quit. The good news is, my daddy didn’t. He beat his infection. He has a long road ahead, and still has his cancer to fight, but even in these moments I still have a lot to learn from him. Sure I felt better that my husband was there giving me hugs and picking me up when my legs would fall out from under me. Nevertheless, that will be the last time I quit as a military spouse. I am reading your mail This week, I would also like to respond to a reader’s email I received this past week regarding my Halloween article. It said: “I can’t believe that you put in writing that you loved Halloween even more than Christmas. That is unbelievable. I won’t be watching WTKR news or reading The Flagship. I feel sorry for you and will add you to my prayers, you need it.” I apologize if anyone was offended by what I thought I was clear in the dressing up and silliness involved in Halloween, not the meaning of it. Nevertheless, I am Mexican and in my culture Día de los Muertos (falls close to Halloween), is a very significant holiday in which we honor our ancestors and deceased family members. We also celebrate Christmas with a lot of over-the-top colors and traditions as well. So, there is a reason why the holiday holds such meaning and there was no intent to offend. It is just a part of my culture.

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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Under Adm. Donald’s outstanding leadership, the Naval Reactors program has been responsible for the safe and successful operation of our country’s naval nuclear propulsion systems.” - Secretary of Energy Dr. Steven Chu

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NAVY GETS NEW NUCLEAR PROPULSION BOSS ■ about the program The Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program is a joint Department of Energy and Department of Navy organization responsible for all aspects of the Navy’s nuclear propulsion, including: research, design, construction, testing, operation, maintenance and ultimate disposition of naval nuclear propulsion plants. Naval Reactors maintains an outstanding record of more than 150 million miles safely steamed on nuclear power.

By Tom Dougan Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program Public Affairs

WASHINGTON

The Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program held a change of command ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard, Nov. 2. Adm. John M. Richardson relieved Adm. Kirkland H. Donald as director of Naval Reactors in a ceremony attended by several hundred distinguished guests. Donald, a submarine ofﬁcer and a 1975 graduate of the United States Naval Academy, assumed command of U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program in November of 2004. In his eight-year tenure, he led the command with a focus on maintaining the highest standards of integrity and excellence in the program, and ensuring that Naval Reactors provides the Navy with unmatched capability in endurance, responsiveness and tactical ﬂexibility to support missions all over the world. Donald thanked all of the people who supported Naval Reactors throughout his tenure and spoke fondly of the quality of those he worked with at the command. “For those here today and for those here in spirit, please know that I am profoundly grateful and deeply in your debt for your sustained friendship,” he said. “I have had the great good fortune to work for, and alongside, a group of pro-

fessionals without equal in the business of nuclear power, and I dare say in the whole of the engineering discipline.” During his distinguished nearly 37 years of naval service as a commissioned officer, Donald served in a variety of sea and shore billets, including Commander, Submarine Forces; Commander, Submarine Group Eight; and Commanding Officer of USS Key West (SSN 772). Secretary of Energy, Dr. Steven Chu, spoke of the many accomplishments during Donald’s tenure and presented him with a Department of Energy award for exceptional service. “Under Adm. Donald’s outstanding leadership, the Naval Reactors program has been responsible for the safe and successful operation of our country’s naval nuclear propulsion systems,” said Chu. “On behalf of the Department of Energy, I thank him for his 37 years of dedicated service to this country.” Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, highlighted the importance of nuclear propulsion capability to the Navy and presented Donald with a Distinguished Service Medal. “Today, all of our aircraft carriers and submarines are nuclear powered, and provide the United States with a technological and warfighting edge that helps our national security and global stability,” he said. Richardson, a submariner

Photos by MC1 Peter D. Lawlor Dr. Steven Chu, Secretary of Energy, presents Adm. Kirk Donald with the Secretary of Energy’s Exceptional Service Award for his eight years of service as the director of Naval Reactors.

Adm. Kirk Donald passes through ceremonial sideboys as he and his family are piped ashore at the conclusion of his retirement and change of command ceremony.

and 1982 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, became the 6th director of Naval Reactors. He has served in a variety of command positions aﬂoat and ashore, including most recently as Commander, Submarine Forces. Prior to that, he served as Commander, Submarine Group Eight and also commanded USS Honolulu (SSN 718). Richardson spoke of the

storied history of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program and his dedication to leading Naval Reactors into the future. “The Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program has a rich 64-year history of safety and success while executing a wide range of missions around the globe. Founded on the vision and hard work of Adm. [Hyman G.] Rickover and others who

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Wounded Warrior Hiring Conference concludes in San Diego Program offered ways to recruit, hire, and train and retain Wounded Warriors By MC2 Foster Bamford Navy Public Affairs Support Element West

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The Department of the Navy (DoN) concluded its 3rd annual Wounded Warrior Hiring and Support Conference at the Manchester Grand Hyatt hotel in Downtown San Diego, Oct. 30. The goal of the conference was to ensure that Wounded Warriors have the right support when they seek civilian employment after leaving military service. “We are very excited about our program over the next two days,” said Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) Juan Garcia, III. The program offered informative breakout sessions covering a wide array of topics to help organizations recruit, hire, and train and retain Wounded Warriors. “The conference is designed to provide best practices and the most up-to-date information on Wounded Warrior hiring and support across America,” said Garcia. The two-day conference included a number of workshops to educate job-seeking veterans on how to go about ﬁnding work.

Rick Naystatt Tamra Codron (center), Logistics Career Field Manager and Lt. J.g. Katie Newsom, Logistics Intern, both from Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, discuss employment opportunities at the Department of the Navy’s 3rd annual Wounded Warrior Hiring and Support Conference.

The conference is designed to provide best practices and the most up-to-date information on Wounded Warrior hiring and support across America.”

MC2 Foster Bamford Wounded Warriors and military leaders participate in a wheelchair basketball game at Naval Medical - Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) Juan Garcia, III Center San Diego. The game was held in conjunction with the Department of the Navy’s Wounded Warrior Hiring and Support Conference, a two-day conference aimed to ensure that Wounded Warriors have support when they seek civilian employment after leaving military service.

■ the conference The two-day conference included a number of workshops to educate jobseeking veterans on how to go about finding work.

“I’ve learned through my experiences at the conferences that I wasn’t completely prepared the ﬁrst or second time I came,” said Bobby Green, a wounded Army

veteran. “I’ve used the conferences as a building tool, basically to say ‘hey, you’re missing this, ﬁx it next time.’” The conference provides an opportunity for Wounded Warriors to network and ﬁnd jobs inside and outside the Department of Defense. “Networking, that’s the strong point that I always go back to. If you’re looking for a job – network,” said Green. “The conference itself is great for network-

ing.” Edgar Renales, human resource specialist and project manager for DoN Employment Information Center said that there are a lot of advantages to hiring Wounded Warriors. “A lot of the people I’ve worked with are in their early twenties and they bring in these skills that we typically don’t see in a young person, said Renales. “They’ve got

leadership skills, loyalty, the ability to adapt quickly to environmental changes and – not just those skills – they also bring the skills that they’ve obtained from their military service, depending on their occupation. All of those skills, alone, are greatly beneﬁcial in the civilian or private sector.” According to Jean Mercer, the director for civilian human resource systems and

business transformation for the DoN, there are 201,000 civilian positions within the DoN. “Fifty-seven percent of those are veterans,” she said. “We hire on an average anywhere from 16 to 23,000 civilians per year. Of those hires, we average 59 percent veterans, and of that 59 percent, 14 percent are disabled veterans. We are very proud of those numbers.”

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NOVEMBER APPLICATION PHASE TO OPEN FOR SAILORS SEEKING PCS ORDERS Press Release Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs

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MCSN LaCordrick Wilson Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Aaron Young, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), and students from the Hang Seng Management College, paint a tote bag during a community relations project.

Bonhomme Richard Sailors, Marines lend a helping hand in Hong Kong By MCSN Lacordrick Wilson Amphibious Squadron 11 Public Affairs

This program shows that they give back to the community and how much they care about their people. - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) 1st Class Alberto Jesus

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Sailors and Marines from the forward deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) visited the Hang Seng Management College during a community service project, Nov. 1. After a tour of the campus, 21 service members joined the hand-in-hand committee to paint bags that will be ﬁlled with rice and canned goods, and then presented to the poverty stricken areas in the city. “The visit to the college was a win-win,” said Lt. Cmdr. William Muhm, chaplain aboard Bonhomme Richard. “This not only gave us a chance to view the business side of things, but more importantly, it was a good cultural interaction for the Sailors and Marines.” The hand-in-hand committee was formed a year ago by students to help support those in need during the holidays. “These students really show initiation,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate

(Fuel) 1st Class Alberto Jesus. “This program shows that they give back to the community and how much they care about their people. It was very exciting to be able to interact with the students and help with this project.” Community service projects like these not only give service members the opportunity to experience different cultures while they are deployed, but also the chance to help make a difference in the local community. The Navy and Marine Corps are dedicated to promoting stability and prosperity by providing a maritime force that protects and defends the interest of the U.S., and its partners and allies in the Asia-Paciﬁc region. The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), commanded by Capt. Cathal S. O’Connor, is comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard, amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) and amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9) and is currently operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

The Career Management System Interactive Detailing (CMS/ID) application phase is scheduled to begin on Nov. 8 and will remain open until 5 a.m. on Nov. 20 for Sailors in their permanent change of station (PCS) orders negotiation window. CMS/ID is the web-based program that enlisted Sailors use to review and apply for PCS orders when it’s time to transfer duty stations. Sailors may access the website at https://www.cmsid.navy.mil, or from the CMS/ID link at www. npc.navy.mil. Sailors are in their orders negotiation window when they are within nine through seven months from their projected rotation date (PRD). This is the first application phase for Sailors with an August 2013 PRD, the second application phase for Sailors with a July 2013 PRD, and the last application phase for Sailors with a June 2013 PRD. These Sailors may review advertised billets in CMS/ID during the application phase and apply for up to five jobs, either directly using CMS/ID, or through a command career counselor (CCC). The application phase is typically 10 days, allowing Sailors time to review available jobs, research billets and discuss options with their family and chain of command before making applications before the application phase closes. Updated detailing business rules announced earlier this year in NAVADMIN 226/12 eliminated red zone and green zone job advertisements in CMS/ID, and now detailers fill all advertised active duty billets each month using the available Sailors who are in their orders-negotiation window. Sailors can be more proactive in getting an assignment of their choice by maximizing their choices. Data shows

that Sailors rarely apply for more than two advertised jobs. Officials recommend using all five choices when applying. CMS/ID features a “Sailor Preference” section under the “Sailor Info Tab,” where Sailors may rank duty preferences by type, command, location, platform and community, as well as indicate which special programs and schools they would like, and leave comments for the detailer. Detailers will always attempt to fill billets using a Sailor’s desired selections first, however, fleet readiness requirements are the guiding factor in filling billets. Detailers must also follow sea-shore flow guidelines outlined in NAVADMIN 201/11, so unless a Sailor requests Sea Duty Incentive Pay (SDIP) or the Voluntary Sea Duty Program (VSDP) to take consecutive sea duty orders, a Sailor up for shore duty should not be involuntarily assigned another sea tour. It may mean that a Sailor hoping for shore duty in Florida or California may receive shore duty someplace else, where the need is greater. A single set of sea billets, prioritized by U.S. Fleet Forces Command, and a single set of shore billets, prioritized by U.S. Fleet Forces Command and Bureau of Naval Personnel, are advertised each application cycle as the Navy seeks to fill gaps at sea, and place Sailors with the right experience levels and skill sets into high-priority fleet billets. Some factors a detailer must weigh when matching Sailors to jobs include the Sailor’s desires, qualifications, career progression and cost to the Navy. Detailers won’t assign Sailors to advertised jobs until after the close of the application phase, during the detailer selection phase. Sailors may login to CMS/ID anytime after the detailer selection phase to see if they have been selected for orders.

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FOUR USS ROOSEVELT SAILORS TO COMPETE ON ALL-NAVY BOXING TEAM By MC2 (SW) Austin Rooney USS Roosevelt (CVN 71) Public Affairs

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Four USS Theodore Roosevelt (TR) (CVN 71) Sailors were accepted onto the All-Navy Boxing team after attending tryouts at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Oct. 22. “This was a really big goal of mine,” said Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Michael Wheeler. “I’ve been training for a long time just to make it on this team.” While the Sailors are all skilled boxers, their experience, weight classes and backgrounds vary. Logistics Specialist Seaman Rich Diggs, known as “Baby Tyson,” has the most experience of the group, having boxed since 2008. He competes as a 178-pound light heavyweight, and has participated in a total of 31 fights in his boxing career. “I remember when I first started fighting,” said Diggs, thinking back to his days of fighting in Atlanta, Ga. “I got hit in the eye really hard during my first fight, and I thought to myself, ‘What did I get myself into?’ I just kept at it and stayed in the ring until I ended up winning the fight.” Diggs was inspired to join the Navy by his coach in Atlanta, Anthony Chase, Sr. – a retired Navy boxer and

Champions are made from something they have deep inside them – a desire, a dream, a vision.” - Muhammad Ali a former “Rough Rider.” Chase kept in touch with Diggs after finding out about his assignment to TR and he pointed out a good local boxing gym for Diggs to train. After a stint coaching at the Olympics, Chase is now the head coach for the All-Navy Boxing team. “If it wasn’t for my coach, I wouldn’t be where I am today,” said Diggs. “I think having him as the head coach for the team will really help us when we go against the other services in the championship.” Wheeler, or “Marvelous Mike” as he is known in the ring, said he has been boxing for about five years off and on, but never got completely serious about it until he returned from duty in Afghanistan as an Individual Augmentee. At 165 pounds, Wheeler competes as a middleweight and has only fought in five fights to date. Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Airman Daniel Silva, known as “Dangerous Daniel,” has been boxing since 2010. While still relatively new to the sport, Silva was accept-

ed to the All-Navy Boxing team last year and fought in the Armed Forces Boxing Championship at Camp Pendleton, Calif., where he won a bronze medal for the team. He currently has 12 fights on his record. At 165 pounds, Silva boxes as a middleweight and he hopes to come out of the championship this time with a gold medal. Electronics Technician 3rd Class Javarous Davis is also relatively new to the sport, having only started boxing last year. After one year of intense training and four fights later, he is fighting as a 193-pound heavyweight and has already accomplished a major boxing milestone by being accepted onto the All-Navy Boxing team. “I was really nervous while waiting to hear the results from the All-Navy tryouts,” he said. “When they called me to tell me I made it, I was really relieved.” Although being selected to compete as part of the eight-week training camp in All-Navy team, the Sail- Port Hueneme, Calif. before ors will still have to make actually competing. it through a grueling six to After camp, the All-Navy team will whittle their numbers down to one or two fighters per weight class, and then the group will go

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MC2 Dominique Pineiro Cliff Walker, a member of the Federal Fire Department competition team from Naval Air Station North Island, ďŹ res a hose during the hose advance as part of the individual event of the Scott Safety FireďŹ ghter Combat Challenge.

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Greenert to reinstate tracking of individual operational tempo Continued from B1 â€œThe impact of it, what we needed to do, the marketing of it, making sure itâ€™s transparent, making sure we give our folks every opportunity to do a deliberate transition for themâ€? are important and must be accomplished, the admiral said. The board was needed â€œto get our ďŹ t right â€“ to get our people in billets at sea where they need to be, [with] the right skill set, with the right seniority in the right rating,â€? he explained. Greenert said the Navy will not conduct another enlisted retention board during his watch. He said he expects the Navy will fill the personnel gaps and will have the right mix for the fleet, and that the effort would be complete in September. But â€œset and driftâ€? did affect the service over the past year, Greenert acknowledged. â€œThe thing that we didnâ€™t foresee a year ago was the level of [operational tempo] that the Navy has,â€? he said. â€œMainly, it is the request for forces that extended past their deployments.â€? The need for two carriers in the Arabian Gulf, four

The number of [sexual assaults] being reported has not declined.â€? - Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert

extra minesweepers in the Arabian Gulf, and more helicopters in the region was â€œnot anticipated to continue as long,â€? he added. Looking ahead, Greenert said he will reinstate tracking of individual operational tempo. â€œThis is important for the overall health of the force,â€? he said. Another area that needs more attention, the admiral said, is the crime of sexual assault. â€œThe number of events being reported has not declined, and Iâ€™m not satisfied,â€? he said. â€œThere will be a renewed emphasis. I like the strategy we have in place. I am satisfied that the track laid out by the Navy is good, but I personally am going to put more attention on that.â€? The number of suicides in the Navy is creeping up, â€œand we donâ€™t know why,â€? he said. â€œWe need to work on that â€“ work on the resilience of our folks, make sure the programs we are putting in place are properly implanted and getting to the people who need them,â€? he said. Greenert said he will issue more position reports as warranted.

Continued from B1 Donning a dark blue helmet, with â€œU.S. NAVYâ€? inscribed in all capital letters across the back, and the aviation boatswainâ€™s mate rating badge on the left, Martinez starts dressing out in his midnight black bunker gear with strategically placed reďŹ‚ective tape as he prepared to run the challenge against a ďŹ reďŹ ghter from the U.S. Air Force Academy. â€œIâ€™m wrapping up my second season with [the competition] and itâ€™s very challenging,â€? said Martinez, as he continued to dress out. â€œIâ€™ve gotten a lot of praises and Iâ€™m considered to be up there with the elite, but from what I hear from the civilian ďŹ reďŹ ghters, they see me going as far as world champion ... but who knows.â€? Two years ago, before he was a part of the SAMS Squad, Martinez wasnâ€™t always a model of physical ďŹ tness. He was 20 pounds heavier and struggled

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with running. â€œI wanted to see what it takes to be a â€˜ďŹ tâ€™ ďŹ reďŹ ghter,â€? he said. â€œIâ€™m in the best shape of my life now, even when I came right out of boot camp. I can run my [physical readiness test] run a little over nine minutes, before that, I was running it in the 12minute mark.â€? Martinez wants to make sure he leaves an indelible mark on the SAMS Squad and the FireďŹ ghter Combat Challenge, a mark that will motivate future Sailors on the squad to achieve the success he has had or even surpass it. â€œMy goal is to get more Sailors involved in this whole competition,â€? he said. â€œOne of the things Iâ€™d like to see is a bigger Navy presence, like the Marines and the Air Force, and all the other services. I believe that there are Sailors out there who donâ€™t know about it, but once they learn about it, theyâ€™ll want to get involved.â€?

Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit 202, embarked aboard San Antonio and Carter Hall, is providing two 15 kilowatt generators and three 250 gallons per minute (gpm) pumps. Additionally, they are providing small boat and command and control support to the U.S. Coast Guard. Kanawha, a Henry J. Kaiser-class ďŹ‚eet replenishment oiler, got underway on Nov. 2, and will operate in the open waters East of recovery operations. This logistics ship will ensure that Navy and Marine Corps forces are selfsustained with food and fuel. Navy Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 is providing a convoy of 23 vehi-

to assist. Their equipment includes: ďŹ ve 60 kilowatt, ďŹ ve 30 kilowatt and three 15 kilowatt generators, and six 725 gpm pumps along with one 1,000 gpm pump. NMCB 5 is providing 110 Seabees to JB MDL for tasking. FEMA issued a mission assignment to the Department of Defense requesting â€œhigh-volume water pumps (350 gpm and greater) with qualiďŹ ed teams to support the operation and maintenance of the equipment.â€? In support of FEMA, the Secretary of Defense has authorized the Navy to provide 30 high-volume pumps, 125 Sailors and 30 civilian technicians to support dewatering efforts.

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who have served Events pay tribute to veterans and active duty military HAMPTON Virginia Air & Space Center When: Nov. 9 - 12 Where: Virginia Air & Space Center, 600 Settlers Landing Rd., Hampton Cost: Free exhibit admission for veterans For more information, call 727-0900, or visit www.vasc.org.

at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Author Virginia Holmes will present her story about growing up on the Philippine island of Mindanao during World War II. John Shively, whose father fought in the Philippines until becoming a prisoner of war, will follow with a presentation of his book “Proﬁles in Survival: The Experience of American POW’s in the Philippines during World War II.” On Sunday at 2 p.m., the documentary ﬁlm “Forgotten Soldiers,” about the U.S. Army Philippine Scouts in World War II, will be screened at the memorial.

Area restaurants offer free meals for Veteran’s Day (Proof of service is required for all offers) ■ OLIVE GARDEN

The Virginia Air & Space Center is honoring Veteran’s Day with free exhibit admission for veterans from Nov. 9 - 12. The Veteran’s Day special includes exhibit admission to the Virginia Air & Space Center, 20 percent off Imagination Station: One Stop Science Shop, and 20 percent off in the Cosmic Café. All veterans must provide a military ID, or proof of service, to participate.

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Nauticus Veteran’s Day program When: Nov. 11, 4 p.m. Where: Nauticus, 1 Waterside Dr., Norfolk Cost: Free For more information, visit www.nauticus.org

Program will feature U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Tom Richards (ret.), a Navy Cross recipient for service in Vietnam, and a past national commander of the Legion of Valor. The event is free and open to the public.

The Enemy’s in Sight! Clash of Navies in The War of 1812 When: Nov. 9 - 12 Where: The Mariners’ Museum/USS Monitor Center, Newport News For more information, visit www.marinersmuseum.org.

Old Dominion University’s annual Veteran’s Day Remembrance When: Nov. 8, 12:30 p.m. Where: Old Dominion University, Kaufman Mall, Norfolk For more information, call 683-3116, or www.odu.edu/univents The exhibition will present a narrative of the War of 1812 through a (event code VET12).

“tongue-in-cheek” timeline highlighting four signiﬁcant naval themes of the War of 1812, including: Vengeance, One-on-One ship battles, Hard The program features guest speaker Maj. Gen. Peter C. Bayer Jr., U.S. Luck and a Hero. There will be graphic representation showing the wide- Army, Deputy of Chief of Staff, Strategic Plans and Policy, NATO. ODU ranging naval battles from the war, the noteworthy successes and even a President John R. Broderick will act as host for the event. The program will few ignoble defeats of an outnumbered United States Navy. include strong participation from ODU’s Army ROTC and the Hampton Roads Naval ROTC programs.

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Veterans Day Memorial Service When: Nov. 11, 11 a.m. to Noon Where: Forest Lawn Cemetery, 8100 Granby St., Norfolk Cost: Free For more information, call 441-1752.

Honoring Our Veterans When: Nov. 10, 10 a.m. Where: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum and Lightship Portsmouth, High St. (corner of High & Water St.) Cost: Free with paid admission The 111th Field Artillery Unit & 29th Infantry Division of the Virginia For more information, visit www.portsnavalmuseums.com

National Guard is historically known as the Norfolk Light Artillery Blues. The Blues were formed during the Civil War and have a proud military hisCelebrate Veteran’s Day at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum and tory. Each Veteran’s Day, surviving members of this esteemed unit gather Lightship Portsmouth. Write a letter to a veteran and learn the history behind to honor fallen brothers-in-arms. this important holiday. Step into a world recreation of 1943 U.S. Naval Recruiting Station, with hands-on displays featuring real World War II artifacts and accurate reproduction gear and equipment. Veterans Day Memorial Service & Flag Raising Ceremony When: Nov. 11, 10 to 11 a.m. Where: Calvary Cemetery, 1600 St. Julian Ave., Norfolk Cost: Free, must RSVP For more information, call 441-2654. Virginia War Memorial Veteran’s Day Ceremony This is the third year that Cub Scout Pack and Boy Scout Troop 180 will When: Nov. 11, 10 to 11 a.m. honor our African American Veterans interred at Calvary Cemetery. The Where: Virginia War Memorial, 621 S. Belvidere St., Richmond ceremony begins at 10 a.m. Refreshments will be provided. Cost: Free For more information, visit www.vawarmemorial.org, or call (804) 786-2060 MacArthur Memorial Veteran’s Day program When: Nov. 10, 1 p.m.; Nov. 11, 2 p.m. Co-hosted with the American Legion 11th District. We honor all veterans Where: MacArthur Memorial, 198 Bank St., Norfolk who have served our country past and present and remember those who made Cost: Free, but space is limited the ultimate sacriﬁce. This event is scheduled to coincide with the actual signFor more information, visit www.macarthurmemorial.org, or call ing of the WWI Armistice ending the war at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, 1918. Jim Zobel at 441-2965 for details and to reserve a seat.

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Olive Garden Restaurants offer a free meal on Nov. 12 from a list of several entrees on a special menu. ■ APPLEBEE’S Veterans and active duty service members will be able to eat free on Nov. 11. There will be six entrées available from the menu. ■ CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN California Pizza Kitchen would like to invite all veterans and active military to have a free meal on Nov. 11 or 12. Enjoy any pizza from the menu along with a non-alcoholic beverage, dine-in only. ■ CHILI’S Chili’s is offering all military veterans past and present their choice of one of six meals free on Nov. 11. Beverages and gratuity not included. All desserts will be $5. ■ DENNY’S RESTAURANTS All-you-can-eat Pancakes. Participating Denny’s restaurants will be offering an all-you-can-eat pancakes meal on Nov. 12. Call ahead and verify that your local Denny’s is participating. ■ GOLDEN CORRAL Golden Corral’s 9th annual Military Appreciation Monday free dinner will be held on Nov. 12, from 4 to 9 p.m. for retired veterans, active duty service members, and National Guard or reserves. ■ HOOTERS Hooter’s is serving up 10 free boneless wings to military veterans all day on Nov. 11. Offer good for all veterans and active duty military personnel. Drink purchase required. ■ SUBWAY Many Subway locations offer a free six inch sub to military veterans on Nov. 11. ■ TEXAS ROADHOUSE Free meal on Nov. 12. Offer varies by location, call ahead to your local restaurant for more information.

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Pablo Francisco coming toThe Funny Bone ■ When: Nov. 8, 8 p.m.; Nov. 9, 8 and 10:30 p.m.; Nov. 10, 7 and 9:30 p.m.; Nov. 11, 7 p.m. ■ Where: The Funny Bone, 217 Central Park Ave., Virginia Beach ■ Cost: $20 ■ For more information, call: 213-5555 or visit www.vabeachfunnybone.com

From Nov. 8 - 11, the Funny Bone is excited to welcome comedian Pablo Francisco, one of the most popular touring comedians worldwide. In addition to his Comedy Central specials and DVD’s “They Put It Out There,” “Ouch” and “Bits and Pieces,” Francisco has appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” Comedy Central’s “The Show Biz Show with David Spade” and “Mind of Mencia.” Courtesy photo

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Bldg. U-126 ■ For more information, call: 444-1130 This free class covers tire care and maintenance, oil change and maintenance and checking your cooling system.

2-Can Dance Holiday boot camp ■ When: Now through Dec. 14 ■ Where: NAS Oceana ■ For more information, call: 433-3901

This six-week program challenges you to complete four different ﬁtness tasks each week. Prize awarded to most weight lost.

■ When: Nov. 9, 6 to 8 p.m. ■ Where: JEB Fort Story Youth Services ■ For more information, call: 422-7714

Good music and fun. Admission is a donation of two cans of food. Open to youth ages ﬁve to 12.

Free electronics recycling League bowler turkey shoot ■ When: Now through Nov. 16 ■ Where: JEB Little Creek-Fort

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AskHRgreen.org is hosting two electronics recycling events: Nov. 12 at The Home Only $2 per entry, per person. Get a strike Depot at 325 Chatham Dr. in Newport in the third, sixth and ninth frame of your News, and Nov. 17 at Mount Trashmore second or third game to win a turkey. at the corner of Edwin Dr. and South Boulevard in Virginia Beach. Held in conjunction with America Recycles Day, both events will take place from 10 a.m. Hiring Our Heroes to 2 p.m., and residents and businesses ■ When: Nov. 8, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. may bring up to one pickup truck full of ■ Where: Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach electronic devices to be recycled. In addi■ For more information, call: (202) 463- tion, safe, secure document shredding will be available courtesy of Stealth Shred5961, or email bgoettel@uschamber.com ding. Electronics from the events will be The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Nation- taken to The Arc of the Virginia Peninsula, where employees with disabilities will al Chamber Foundation and RecruitMilidisassemble the equipment. tary will host “Hiring Our Heroes – Virginia Beach,” a hiring fair for veterans and military spouses. More than 45 employers are expected to participate with jobs avail- Pistol qualiﬁcations able for veterans and military spouses of ■ When: Nov. 13, Departs at 4 p.m. all ranks and levels of experience. Inter■ Where: NAS Oceana Great Escape and ested job seekers should register for free Dam Neck Annex Oasis at www.recruitmilitary.com. Walk-in job ■ Cost: $37 seekers are allowed (veterans must provide military ID).

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The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) announced the start of Operation Jingle 2012. All Hampton Roads area active duty service members are invited to participate in the 20th annual Operation Jingle, sponsored by the Hotel/Motel Associations and Convention and Visitors Bureaus from Norfolk and Virginia Beach. The annual holiday program provides complimentary hotel accommodations to the visiting families of locally stationed service members who are unable to go home for the holidays. Operation Jingle provides a three-night stay in local hotels from Dec. 23 - 26. To qualify, service members must be stationed and live aboard ships, reside in one of the local barracks, or single Sailor Navy Public/Private Venture (PPV) Housing. Commands must verify that the rooms will be used for families traveling to and from the Hampton Roads

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area to spend the holidays with their service member. Room availability is limited and rooms will be reserved on a first come-firstserved basis. To participate, commands must designate a representative as the command’s single point of contact to coordinate the delivery of applications and confirmation information with the NMCRS. The only charge for the room is a non-refundable reservation fee of $10 per room, per night. The entire reservation fee will be donated to the NMCRS. Reservation fees ensure that all rooms are used. Hotels require 24-hour cancellation in the event rooms cannot be used. Deadline for submissions is Dec. 19. Commands may request registration forms from Loretta Russell, NMCRS by calling 322-1175, or email at Loretta.russell@nmcrs.org. All incidental expenses incurred during the hotel stay are the responsibility of the service member reserving the room.

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Get ready for one of the biggest and best Veteran’s Day parades this area has ever seen. More than 80 units have signed up to march or perform during this year’s parade. The procession kicks off on Nov. 12, beginning at 9 a.m. at 16th Street and Atlantic Ave., and ends at the Tidewater Veteran’s Memorial at 19th Street, across from the Virginia Beach Convention Center. The city of Virginia Beach has been hosting the Veteran’s Day parade since 1970, and the event is sponsored by the Hampton Roads Council of Veteran’s Organizations and co-sponsored this year by the Marine Corps League.

the march near the Magazine. The Williamsburg Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) will hold a brief memorial service in the garden behind the Governor’s Palace at 3 p.m. on Nov. 11. Colonial Williamsburg Nation Builder Richard Schumann, who portrays Patrick Henry, will give remarks. The ceremony will include a drummer and ﬁfer from the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drums. The Williamsburg SAR Color Guard will participate, along with other SAR and Daughters of the American Revolution chapters presenting wreaths. As part of this tribute, Colonial Williamsburg offers special free admission tickets to active duty military, guard, reservists, retirees, veterans and their dependents from Nov. 9 - 12. The “Honoring Service to America” ticket provides admission to Colonial Williamsburg exhibition sites, the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg and most daytime programs. The ticket also includes free parking at the Visitor Center, access to the short movie, “Williamsburg – The Story of a Patriot,” and complimentary use of Colonial Williamsburg shuttle buses.

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Honoring Service to America When: Nov. 9 - 12 For more information, visit www. colonialwilliamsburg.com, or call (800) HISTORY.

Kiss My Little Girls – 1861 – Coming Home When: Nov. 11, 2 p.m. Where: Yorktown Freight Shed, 331 Water Street, Yorktown Cost: $15 Join Colonial Williamsburg as they honor For more information, visit http://boot-

America’s veterans in a celebration of their patriotism and willingness to sacriﬁce and serve our country. Immerse yourself in an 18thcentury battle, take part in a military march, or witness armorers hard at work on this special weekend of remembrance. On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, a military march honoring America’s veterans will be held at 4:30 p.m., stepping off at the Capitol. All veterans of service in America’s Armed Forces are invited to participate in a march along Duke of Gloucester St. with the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drums and military programs staff. Groups begin forming at 4:15 p.m. A ceremony follows at the Courthouse on Market Square. Veterans unable to walk the distance can join

sandkisses.com, or call 766-2309 A theatrical presentation of a Civil War Romantic Epic – Between 1861 and 1865, plantation owner, lawyer and Confederate Cavalryman Richard Watkins and his young wife Mary exchanged detailed and heartfelt letters. Richard had enlisted with Company K of the 3rd Virginia Cavalry after Virginia seceded from the Union. Mary remained living in Prince Edward County, Va., raising their three daughters and managing the farm. Richard and Mary’s letters offer a heartfelt and eye opening glimpse into the war and the times, weaving both a love story and intense eye witness accounts of the battleﬁeld.

THANK YOU The Big E FRG Board and Homecoming Committee Chair would like to extend a sincere “THANK YOU” to each one of our generous sponsors of the FINAL USS Enterprise Homecoming 2012. Your graciousness in assisting the committee with events planned for the family members left behind, as well as for the sailors upon their return, is greatly appreciated. We are amazed and humbled by the way that the Hampton Roads business community has once again gone above and beyond. We would also like to recognize the family support during the 25th and Final Deployment of the USS Enterprise. Sailors, friends, families, and the Hampton Roads business community have all given to make this Homecoming the best in 51 years of service. As this historic Homecoming comes to an end, we are grateful to be a part of a Legend. Thank you. USS Enterprise FRG Board & Homecoming Committee Chair

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In just his third full Sprint Cup season, Brad Keselowski is hanging tough in a tight championship battle with five-time Cup champ Jimmie Johnson as NASCAR’s elite series heads to Phoenix International Raceway for the next-to-last race of 2012. At Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday, Johnson won for the second straight week, pushing his points lead over second-finishing Keselowski to seven. But just as he did in the race at Texas, Keselowski is showing that he won’t give up. In the closing laps at Texas, Keselowski, racing with two fresh tires to Johnson’s four, held the lead until the next-to-last lap with some daring – some say dangerous – moves. But in the end, he didn’t cause a crash, showed class in defeat and said he’s not conceding a thing. “I’m confident that we can execute at a high level,” he said. “We haven’t caught good breaks or bad breaks, and [Johnson’s] caught several really good ones. I’m confident that will come back around, and when it does, we’ll change these seconds and fifths or whatever they are over the last few weeks into wins. I feel like that’s bound to happen over the next two weeks and we have the team to pull it off. I also feel like the way the points are right now, we still control our own destiny, which is if we win the race, we get the points lead. So that’s about all you can ask for.” Johnson said he’s glad the Texas battle didn’t end with two wrecked race cars.

“It just doesn’t need to come down to that,” he said, adding that Keselowski showed great sportsmanship afterward. “The cool thing about it is we walked right up to that line, got right to the edge, and then it stopped. He showed a very classy move coming to Victory Lane and shaking my hand afterwards, too.” But Johnson also maintains that he’s in the driver’s seat of the Chase. “It’s a small amount of control, but we’re definitely in control,” he said. “We don’t have to catch any or make up any points. Seven points is nothing to feel comfortable about and to relax on. We’re still going to go into Phoenix and act as if we’re behind and go in there to try to sit on the pole and win the race again.” In her first race with Tony Gibson as her crew chief, Danica Patrick had the best run of her brief Sprint Cup career on Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway. She finished 24th and raced on the lead lap, against some of the sport’s top drivers, for most of the race. “We had a really nice first weekend,” said Patrick. “It was really steady from the beginning.” Patrick said her No. 10 Chevrolet was fast from the time the crew pulled it out of the hauler. “We just kept on improving with it,” she said. “I felt like it was a nice progression of the weekend where I actually felt like I knew why I went faster and I knew why I went slower … Tony Gibson did such a good job. I’m really looking forward to next year.” Gibson was among those praising Pat-

rick’s efforts at Texas. “It was a great day and a great weekend for the first weekend working together,” he said. “Qualifying went really well and practice went really well. She had an awesome race and she did a great job. We did the wave around twice and got back on the lead lap early, and she stayed on the lead lap. She ran with guys that she’s never run with before: Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Ryan Newman and Denny Hamlin. To come here and run on the lead lap and have a shot at a Top-20 was pretty impressive.” Dale Earnhardt Jr. used his regular media session at Texas to say he regretted his criticism of crew chief Steve Letarte after his finish at Martinsville Speedway. Letarte decided to leave Earnhardt on the track late in the race when many of the leaders, including the current race leader and eventual winner Jimmie Johnson, stopped for fresh tires. Because so many drivers followed Johnson down pit road, it left Earnhardt and Brad Keselowski, who also opted not to pit, at the front initially, but also at a disadvantage. Keselowski hung on to finish sixth, but Earnhardt dropped to 21st. “I didn’t even think it was a bad call when we made it,” said Earnhardt. “I was being a bit of a backseat driver or armchair quarterback after the fact. [Letarte] had done a great job, been real supportive of me, and I need to realize he is trying to help me. He’s not trying to throw me to the wolves. He is trying to help me win races.”

Chase standings following the AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on Nov. 4 (race finish in parentheses): 1. Jimmie Johnson 2,339 (finished first) The five-time champion rose to the occasion on the final restart and muscled his way past his closest challenger to score maximum points for the second straight week. “The gloves are off and it’s bare-knuckle fighting,” he said of the championship battle with Brad Keselowski. 2. Brad Keselowski -7 (finished second) He and his Paul Wolfe-led crew came close to winning with a daring two-tire pit stop near the end, but a late caution gave Johnson one last chance to take advantage of his fresher tires. Still, Keselowski remains positive. “I feel confident if we keep putting efforts out like this, that we can win races and be tough to beat for the championship,” he said. 3. Clint Bowyer -36 (finished sixth) His finish keeps his slim championship hopes alive with two races to go, but he’s more interested in how his new team has come together. “It’s fun to be racing for the championship, but I’m more proud of where we’re at contending for that championship and winning three races our first year together as a group,” he said. 4. Kasey Kahne -58 (finished 25th) A late-race incident took away any hopes he had of winning at Texas and remaining in the race for the championship. 5. Matt Kenseth -72 (finished fourth) Once again, the lame-duck driver at Roush Fenway Racing led the way for Ford Motor Co. He gave his crew the credit for his fast finish at Texas. “We started way off and these guys never gave up,” he said. 6. Jeff Gordon -72 (finished 14th) Another strong run went for naught as damage from a brush with Kasey Kahne ended his bid for victory. 7. Denny Hamlin -73 (finished 20th) The heartbreaking mechanical failure at Martinsville Speedway the week before seemed to take the wind from his sails as he was never a factor at Texas. 8. Tony Stewart -80 (finished fifth) After winning five of the 10 Chase races last year, his best finishes in this year’s Chase have been a pair of fifths. 9. Martin Truex Jr. -80 (finished 13th) He has just one Top-5 finish in the Chase and hasn’t led a lap in the first eight races. 10. Greg Biffle -83 (finished 10th) The points leader after the regular season has just one Top-5 finish in the Chase. “I didn’t quite have my car how I needed it,” he said of his Texas run. 11. Kevin Harvick -101 (finished ninth) His best finish in the Chase and his only Top-10 in the “playoffs” wasn’t enough to keep him from being mathematically eliminated from title contention with two races left to run. 12. Dale Earnhardt Jr. -151 (finished seventh) He praised his crew’s role in his late-race surge. “The pit crew really did a good job,” he said. “They gained us about eight spots on pit road there those last two stops.”

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Franklin, Le prepare for crucial clash By Michael DiSanto

Cung Le will carry a 8-2 career record into his scheduled bout against Rich Franklin at UFC on Fuel TV 6, Nov. 10.

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A former champion with 36 professional mixed martial arts fights facing an opponent with just 10 bouts under his belt would ordinarily indicate that there was a sacrificial lamb at the altar. Either the former champ is so faded that he is being served up to try and build the name of his young, upstart opponent. Or the inexperienced fighter is being gifted as a keep-busy or confidence-building affair. But the main event in Macao on Nov. 10 isn’t an ordinary matchup, despite the mega experience gap between the combatants. Rich Franklin is indeed a former UFC middleweight champion, but he is neither over the hill nor in need of a schedule-filler. And Cung Le is nobody’s light lunch, despite having less than one-third of the professional experience of his opponent. Franklin is coming off one of the better efforts of the last few years of his career as he looks to make one final run at the 185-pound championship. His thorough thrashing of Wanderlei Silva back in June was a masterful display of tactics. He hopes to repeat that feat against an opponent who is even more dangerous on the feet than Silva. Le might be the scariest 10-fight opponent in the middleweight division. Prior to entering mixed martial

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arts, he enjoyed amazing success in two other combat sports, racking up a perfect 17-0 professional record in kickboxing and 16-0 in sanshou. Fans who spent late nights at sports bars a decade or so ago probably remember Le from those late night ﬁghts on ESPN thanks to his trademark scissor-takedown in sanshou bouts. For both, their future is the present. Franklin is 38 years old and Le turned 40 earlier this year. Each knows that his time in the sport is short, particularly if they want to walk away when they still present a formidable test for any opponent. Thus, a loss would be absolutely devastating for either man. An impressive win, by contrast, will serve as a heavy shot of adrenalin in the victor’s career. For Franklin, the two biggest keys to victory are distance and unpredictability. The former champ is

an extremely talented striker, one who borders on technical brilliance at times. But he is facing someone who has excelled for two decades in standup-only combat sports. Le is more explosive and more technical, particularly with his kicks, which might be the best in the sport. That means Franklin must be mindful of the distance when he strikes. As the taller, longer ﬁghter, Franklin can land effective shots from just outside Le’s optimal range. Good lateral movement, changing up his angles and combinations, and staying crisp with his shots, are all ways to maintain the proper distance when he is striking from the outside. If Le gets that half step in when Franklin attacks, then the former champ should counter by stepping in all the way. Despite Le’s savant-like standup, he is not the most effective

guy from the clinch. Franklin, by contrast, is excellent in that position. As the taller, stronger and more technical clinch fighter, Franklin should be able to score with excellent knee strikes in the center of the cage, or push his foe to the fence and give him a lesson in dirty boxing, throwing fists and slicing elbows. But Franklin shouldn’t always look for a Thai plumb when he steps inside. He should also mix in takedowns from the clinch. In other words, he needs to stay unpredictable. Le was an excellent amateur wrestler, and Franklin has no pre-MMA wrestling experience of note, but Franklin should still be able to get him to the ground by using throws or relying on the fence as an aid to drag him down. There is no doubt whatsoever that Franklin has a major edge once the fight hits the ground. Le is not a jiujitsu guy. Franklin has one of the more underrated submission games in the division. If the two spend any significant time on the ground, I think Franklin will win by submission. Le knows that Franklin will be looking to strike from a distance or on the inside. To counter that, he should be prepared to lead, not counter. Le is an extremely explosive athlete. He can close the distance with quick bursts, much like Vitor Belfort. That is a big key for him against a guy as well rounded and technically proficient as Franklin.

mmaschedule BELLATOR 80 Nov. 9, 8 p.m., MTV2 Featured bouts: Owen Evinger vs. Joe Warren W. Fabiano vs. Rad Martinez Vinicius Queiroz vs. A. Volkov UFC on Fuel TV 6 Nov. 10, 9 a.m., Fuel TV Featured bouts: Rich Franklin vs. Cung Le Stanislav Nedkov vs. T. Silva Dong Hyum Kim vs. P. Thiago Mac Danzig vs. Takanori Gomi BELLATOR 81 Nov. 16, 8 p.m., MTV2 Featured bouts: Rich Clementi vs. Marcin Held Dave Jansen vs. Ricardo Tirloni Dustin Neace vs. Marlon Sandro UFC 154 Nov. 17, 8 p.m., FX; 10 p.m., PPV Featured bouts: G. St-Pierre vs. Carlos Condit J. Hendricks vs. M. Kampmann Tom Lawlor vs. Francis Carmont C. Philippou vs. Nick Ring UFC on Fox 5 Dec. 8, 5 p.m., Fuel TV; 8 p.m. Fox Featured bouts: Ben Henderson vs. Nate Diaz A. Gustafsson vs. Mauricio Rua Rory MacDonald vs. BJ Penn Matt Brown vs. Mike Swick ■ All cards subject to change.

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Steven Spielberg directs Daniel DayLewis in a revealing drama that focuses on the 16th presidentâ€™s tumultuous ďŹ nal months in ofďŹ ce. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish slavery. With the moral courage and ďŹ erce determination to succeed, his choices during this critical moment will change the fate of generations to come.

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Lady A releases Christmas album in time for winter By Daryl Addison

■ chart toppers Lady Antebellum’s Christmas album, “On This Winter’s Night” (left), follows their Platinum third disc “Own The Night,” which debuted at the No. 1 position on Billboard’s Top-200 chart and has spawned two No. 1 hits: “We Owned The Night” and “Just A Kiss,” tallying six career chart-topping hits.

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During breaks from their Own The Night 2012 World Tour, Lady Antebellum hit the studio in the middle of summer to record an album full of Christmas songs. The 12-song set, which was recorded in a studio adorned with holiday lights to help create that festive “winter” wonderland atmosphere, builds off the stunning dynamics of the award-winning trio, while also capturing the enchanting glow of the holiday season. “On This Winter’s Night,” which is available now, pairs the group once again with producer Paul Worley, the man behind the controls since Lady A’s debut in 2008. The overall sound is slick and modern, and while the project includes holiday standards like “A Holly Jolly Christmas” and “Christmas Baby (Please Come Home),” the group brings a vibrant energy to the old favorites with their special chemistry. On the former, it’s Hillary Scott taking the lead, developing a bouncing melody over a big band sound complete with swelling horn ﬁlls. On “Christmas Baby (Please Come Home),” Charles Kelley’s urgent delivery is punctuated with doo-wop harmonies from Scott and Dave Haywood.

The Own The Night 2012 World Tour came to a close in October in Australia, and has already wrapped legs in the U.S., Canada and Europe. Courtesy of Capitol Nashville

While big band brass and a heavy dose of Christmas cheer fill out selections like the funk / jazz-inspired “This Christmas” and a rollicking version of “Blue Christmas,” Lady A is truly at their best on the more traditional country leaning songs. Scott’s classic delivery intertwines with harmonies from Kelley and Haywood on “Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow,” before a tasteful guitar and fiddle handoff plays through. “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” which follows acoustic guitar and fiddle lines, showcases

the groups’ layered voices carrying through a room like the warmth of a winter ﬁre. A constant throughout their career, Lady A once again shows off the ability to create compelling vocal arrangements. The reigning CMA and ACM Vocal Group of the Year, Lady A re-worked the arrangements for two of the project’s songs. Both featuring lead vocals from Scott, “The First Noel” and “Silent Night (Lord of My Life)” are stunning works that display two very different styles. Fingerpicked acoustic guitars

and cello serve as a soft backdrop on “The First Noel” as Hillary navigates the tender melody to a finish at the top of her range. The intricate “Silent Night (Lord of My Life)” builds from her solitary voice into a powerful surge as varying melodies from herself, Kelley and Haywood each add a complex element to the strong rhythm. The trio also wrote the loving title-track, an enchanting conversion of mandolin, piano and harmony that drives right at the meaning of Christmas. Enchanting arrangements and instrumentation play a key role in creating Lady A’s winter sound. “All I Want For Christmas Is You” creates a sense of mystery from the moment descending notes of a mandolin are heard. Scott’s voice is especially soulful here, and on “I’ll Be Home For Christmas,” the trio’s harmonies drift magnificently like snowflakes falling as they sing together, “I’ll be home for Christmas if only in my dreams.” Album-closer “Silver Bells” stands as another example of this gentle brilliance as stuttering percussion teases the senses, while Kelley and Scott create an alluring melody. With a captivating sound working to create its own sense of wonder, “On This Winter’s Night” treats listeners to a collection that captures the essence and marvel surrounding Christmas.

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

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