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NEWEST AIRCRAFT CARRIER CHRISTENED

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Press Release Gerald R. Ford Public Affairs

NEWPORT NEWS

With the strike of a bottle of sparkling wine across the bow by the ship’s sponsor, the Navy christened its newest aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), the lead ship of the new Gerald R. Ford class, in a ceremony at Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Nov. 9. Susan Ford Bales, Ford’s daughter and the ship’s sponsor, had the honor of christening the ship in front of more than 20,000 Sailors, shipbuilders and civilians, bringing to life the Navy’s newest aircraft carrier design in more than 40 years.

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Ship’s sponsor, Susan Ford Bales, daughter of President Gerald R. Ford, christens the Navy’s newest aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78).

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X-47B OPERATES ABOARD THEODORE ROOSEVELT Press Release USS Theodore Roosevelt Public Affairs

USS ROOSEVELT, AT SEA

The X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstrator (UCAS-D) conducted ﬂight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Nov. 10. The event, the most-recent in a series of carrier-based tests, demonstrated the integration of the latest in naval aviation technology with the most advanced and capable carrier. The tests demonstrated the X-47B’s ability to integrate with the carrier environment.

The aircraft performed precise touch and go maneuvers on the ship to generate data that characterizes the environment in close proximity of the carrier flight deck. In addition, the aircraft took part in flight deck handling drills, completed arrested landings and catapult launches. Mission operators monitored the aircraft’s autonomous flight from a portable command and control unit from Theodore Roosevelt’s flight deck during each of its 45-minute flights. “It is a tremendous opportunity for the ‘Big Stick’ to be a part of the development and

testing of the future of naval aviation,” said Capt. Daniel Grieco, Roosevelt’s commanding ofﬁcer. “The UCAS is an impressive system that gives us all a glimpse into the support and strike capabilities we can expect to join the ﬂeet in the years to come. The tactical and support possibilities for such platforms are endless, and I know the crew of TR are proud to be able to be a part of that development.” A major objective for the UCAS-D program is to demonstrate a digitized carrier

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Harry S. Truman Sailors free trapped sea turtle By MCSN Blagoj B. Petkovski USS Harry S. Truman Public Affairs

NMCP, NMTSC hospital corpsmen volunteer with special olympics By Rebecca A. Perron Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Public Affairs

VIRGINIA BEACH

About two dozen Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and Navy Medicine Training Support Center Detachment Portsmouth staff and students volunteered as medical staff during the Virginia Special Olympics Fall Championships Nov. 2 - 3 in Virginia Beach.

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HOURS REDUCED AT NAVSTA NORFOLK PASS AND ID OFFICE Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 12, the Naval Station Norfolk Pass and ID Ofﬁce will undergo renovation. During construction, the hours of operation will be reduced from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

USS TRUMAN, AT SEA

Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) rescued a sea turtle that was tangled in a makeshift fishing net, Nov. 7. “They called away, ‘man the port davit,’ because a lookout saw some containers attached to a net in the water, and there was a sea turtle trapped in it,” said Lt. j.g. Lillian Bean, who served as the boat officer for the rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) used in the rescue. In addition to Bean, the RHIB

crew included Chief Damage Controlman Mark Rayner, search and rescue swimmer; Engineman 3rd Class Anthony Torro, the boat engineer; Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Dalton Thompson, the coxswain; and Seaman Madison Allen, the bow hook. “When we launched the RHIB, the turtle was about 700 or 800 yards away from us,” said Thompson. Allen said the turtle was tangled in a makeshift ﬁshing net built out of jugs, metal wire, hooks and netting.

BM3 Dalton Thompson Engineman 3rd Class Anthony Torro and Chief Damage Controlman Mark Rayner, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) rescue a sea turtle from a makeshift net.

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KEARSARGE ARG RETURNS TO HOMEPORT More than 4,000 Sailors and Marines arrived at their homeports in Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 7.

TYPHOON ASSISTANCE Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel ordered several Navy ships to the Philippines to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster support.

FUN EVENTS FOR A GOOD CAUSE Events to beneﬁt Children’s Hospital of the Kings Daughters are happening in Norfolk and Virginia Beach this weekend. Check out the C section for details!

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NSSA SIGNS MOA WITH NORFOLK TECHNICAL CENTER By Douglas Denzine Norfolk Ship Support Activity Public Affairs

NORFOLK

Norfolk Ship Support Activity (NSSA) and Norfolk Technical Center signed into effect a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), at the schools multi-media center in Norfolk, Oct. 28. The MOA solidiďŹ es a partnership between the two organizations which will focus on long term mentoring and provide hands on experience for students in technical trade courses at the center. â€œThe success and future of any organization relies on its workforce. Having a trained workforce is critical to the growth and expansion of NSSA,â€? said NSSA Commanding OfďŹ cer Capt. Steven Stancy. â€œI really look forward to the partnership with Norfolk Technical Center and building and developing the next generation of mechanics, technicians, and supervisors,â€? said Stancy. â€œIt takes a village; we are working collaboratively with all of our partners around the table and are very excited for this opportunity because it is what is best for our kids,â€? said Norfolk Public Schools Deputy Superintendent for Teaching and Learning Dr. Linda Sevigny. â€œWe are trying to make decisions to expand opportunities and enrich the lives of our children, and this very much does that.â€? One of the main focuses of Norfolk Technical Center is to ensure that its students are prepared to move immediately into the work force and have the skills which will make them competent in an increasingly competitive workforce.

â€œNorfolk Public Schools does a great job of connecting our educational programs, students and faculty with the business community,â€? said Norfolk Public Schools Senior Director of Career and Technical Education Kenyetta Goshen. â€œWeâ€™ve worked with various aspects of the military before. Normally, they come in and do a one day or a one semester activity, working in the classrooms with our students. This time, we were looking for something a little more substantial for the long term, not only working with our students but working with our teachers as well,â€? said Goshen. The partnership comes at a very opportunistic time for Norfolk Public Schools. This past year a project calling for the stand up of a new career and technical high school began its planning phase. Norfolk Public Schools have continued to look for community support to help move the initiative along. â€œWe want this to be a mutually beneďŹ cial relationship where both entities are growing. When we sat down and mapped out what could be done with NSSA and Norfolk Technical Center, it was just a perfect ďŹ t. So many of the careers available at the naval base have training that can begin here, and we want to ďŹ nd those real life relevant connections to what our students are learning,â€? said Goshen. With workforce sustainment being a pillar of NSSAâ€™s strategic plan, there are multiple beneďŹ ts for continued community partnerships for the command. â€œNSSA is looking at developing a trainee to mechanic program, and students who are in the technical centers throughout the Hampton Roads area are

great candidates for that program,â€? said NSSA Recruiter, Bill Wease. â€œOur command has a lot to offer; it is a matter of tapping the resources within the organization and encouraging our people to engage in community service because you get so much back, not just potential candidates for the workforce, but you also get a lot of individual growth,â€? said Wease. For decades, a major driver of industry and jobs in the Hampton Roads area has been ship repair, modernization and maintenance. NSSA has found ways to utilize individuals from the local community to facilitate growth in leadership in that industry. â€œI attended Norfolk Technical Center back in 1973 as a part of my apprentice program,â€? said NSSA Production Manger Ronnie Saunders. â€œThe opportunities that were provided to me after that program helped to get me where I am today. With this MOA, we along with Norfolk Technical Center will partner to create opportunities for tomorrowâ€™s leaders. An additional beneďŹ t is that we can tout the advantages of working at NSSA and our goal of keeping ships on our waterfront mission ready.â€?

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MC2 Ian Carver Above: Sailors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) wave at friends and family as they return to Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. Left: Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Curtis Johnson, assigned to Amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), holds his child for the ﬁrst time after completing the ship’s deployment. Right: Operations Specialist 3rd Class Zachary Steinnagel, assigned to the USS San Antonio, kisses his wife after completing the ship’s deployment.

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KEARSARGE ARG RETURNS HOME Press Release Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command Public Affairs

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More than 4,000 Sailors and Marines serving on the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (KSG ARG) arrive at their homeports in Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 7. USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), USS San Antonio (LPD 17)

and USS Carter Hall (LSD 50), returned after an eightmonth deployment conducted in support of maritime security operations, crisis response, theater security cooperation and providing a forward naval presence in the U.S. Navy’s 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. KSG ARG is commanded by Capt. James P. Cody, commander, Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 4, and is

comprised of multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge and amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio, both homeported at Naval Station Norfolk; and amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall homeported at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. Additionally, the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), stationed at Camp Lejeune, N.C., is comprised

Sailors depart the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) after arriving at Naval Station Norfolk.

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CEREMONY ■ tribute to former leader CVN-78 honors the 38th President of the United States and pays tribute to his lifetime of service in the Navy, in the U.S. government and to the nation.

| Ford christening connects President to Navy roots

Continued from front “I christen thee United States Ship Gerald R. Ford,” said Bales, breaking the bottle across the bow. “May God bless all those who sail in her.” The Ford class is designed with significant quality-of-life improvements and reduced maintenance. These innovations are expected to improve operational availability and capability, and reduce total ownership cost over its 50-year service life by $4 billion compared with Nimitz-class carriers. The ship is also designed to evolve with advances in technology. “The carrier is our Navy’s most adaptable platform,” said Adm. Jonathan Greenert, chief of naval operations. “This ship will not only launch the aircraft we currently have in inventory, it will launch aircraft we haven’t even begun to design. USS Enterprise (CVN 65), a ship we inactivated after more than 50 years of service, was relevant from her first day in service through her last.” Greenert praised the designers, shipbuilders and Sailors who together have brought the ship to this important milestone. “Ford will herald a new era of our carrier fleet,” said Greenert. “She is truly a technological marvel. We should embrace technology, but it is our people who underpin our success.” The christening of the ship comes after more than 12 years of planning and construction. Newport News Shipbuilidng laid the keel in 2009 and is scheduled to deliver the ship to the

During World War II he attained the rank of lieutenant commander in the Navy, serving on the light carrier USS Monterey (CVL-26).

She is truly a technological marvel. We should embrace technology, but it is our people who underpin our success.” -Adm. Jonathan Greenert, speaking about the Navy’s newest aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford The Ford-class brings improved warﬁghting capabilities, quality of life improvements and reduced total ownership cost over its 50-year service life by $4 billion compared with Nimitz-class carriers

Navy in 2016. While the shipbuilder construction and systems installations continue, the Navy is building, training and developing Ford’s crew to operate and maintain the state-of-the-art ship. “Navy tradition dictates that today’s christening ceremony will spark life and luck into this great ship, but the true life of this ship will come

cally proficient crew.” CVN-78 honors the 38th President of the United States and pays tribute to his lifetime of service in the Navy, in the U.S. government and to the nation. During World War II he attained the rank of lieutenant commander in the Navy, serving on the light carrier USS Monterey (CVL-26). Ford was the first vice president and, in the aftermath of the Watergate scandal, succeeded the first president ever to resign, serving in the country’s highest office from 1974-1977. Bales reflected upon her father’s final letter before his death, written to then-Secretary of the Navy Donald C. Winter, where the president wrote, “Thus, it is a great source of pride and humility to know that an aircraft carrier bearing my name will be forever connected with the valor and patriotic service of men and women of the United States Navy.”

from the unparalleled hard work, professionalism and dedication of the Gerald R. Ford crew,” said Capt. John Meier, commanding ofﬁcer of PreCommissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford. “In partnership with Newport News Shipbuilding, we will match the most technologically advanced and adaptable platform in our Navy’s history with the most adaptable and techni-

The christening of the ship comes after more than 12 years of planning and construction. Newport News Shipbuilidng laid the keel in 2009 and is scheduled to deliver the ship to the Navy in 2016.

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| Local hospital Corpsmen there to offer ﬁrst aid

VOLUNTEER Continued from front

The championships included divisional playoffs and ﬁnals over two days, with soccer at the Hampton Roads Soccer Complex and volleyball at the Tidewater Volleyball Club. The hospital corpsmen were there to offer ﬁrst aid for minor injuries that can occur during athletic competitions. “I learned through my association with the Knights of Columbus that the Special Olympics needed some medical volunteers, and I have a bunch of corpsmen who work for me and thought it would be a great way to bring them out and do some community service,” said Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman (SW/AW) Robert Wagenman, the senior enlisted leader for NMTSC Detachment Portsmouth. Wagenman recruited mostly students who are in phase two of the Medical Laboratory Technician “C” school to volunteer.

“I think it’s a great way for the Sailors to use the skills that the Navy has taught them and a way to build community involvement,” Wagenman said. “When we can get them out here and they can use their skills, it’s great for the community to see that.” At the soccer complex, Wagenman stayed close to the medical tent in case someone with an injury was brought in for medical attention. He dispatched the others to walk the sidelines, cheering for the competitors while looking for those who needed assistance. “We have been walking the ﬁelds instead of waiting in the medical tent,” said Hospitalman Jolene Clark, who is nearing graduation from the MLT “C” school and was a registered nurse before enlisting in the Navy. “We’ve

been going to the different games because it disperses us around. If they need help, they know where to go for the tent, but if they see us with our red hats, they know we are right there to help.” Each time the corpsmen recognized an injury had taken place, they ran out onto the field and immediately began to access the situation. “So far, this is the first injury I’ve seen,” said Hospitalman Najib Adamu, an MLT student, talking about an athlete with an overexerted muscle. “I was telling him to be confident that he could get back on his feet. He just needed to calm down and relax. After he spent a few minutes on the ground, we helped him get to his feet.” The injured athletes got what they needed – kind words of encouragement and friendly care. The corpsmen got what they needed also – a sense of pride in helping the community.

X-47B

| Another

significant step taken for UCAS-D Continued from front controlled environment to allow for robust communications between the aircraft and all carrier personnel involved with launching, recovering and controlling the aircraft. A digitized carrier environment will ultimately increase flexibility and improve safety. “This weekend’s resumption of carrierbased flights for the X-47 continues our efforts to mature critical unmanned enabling technologies and reduce the technical risk for the follow-on Unmanned Carrier Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike (UCLASS) system,” said Capt. Beau Duarte, program panager for Unmanned Carrier Aviation. Current and future test events will continue to mature unmanned technologies and refine concept of operations to further inform unmanned carrier requirements. These program successes represent significant advancements in naval aviation technology and provide a glimpse into the future integration of manned and un-

MCSN Anthony N. Hilkowski The experimental X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstrator (UCAS-D) conducts an arrested landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71).

manned aircraft aboard the carrier fleet. “Today, we took another significant step toward integration of unmanned capabilities into our carrier airwings and aircraft carrier environments,” said Rear Adm. Mat Winter, program executive officer for Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons. “The Navy remains steadfast in its commitment to maturing today’s technologies which have established a realistic path to tomorrow’s affordable, flexible unmanned carrier aviation capabilities for our warfighters.”

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| Sailors

rescued sea turtle from makeshift net Continued from front “The netting and wire were wrapped around the turtle’s fin,” said Allen. “People put these types of traps together to catch fish, and the turtle ended up getting caught.” Bean said when the jugs start bobbing up and down in the water it signals something has been caught. That is how the lookout noticed that there was something struggling in the water. “He looked tired and stressed,” said Bean. “I really wanted to save this turtle and not leave him out there. When we got to the turtle, we tried to grab a hold of the jugs first, but (the turtle) kept swimming away.” Reaching the turtle was the first step in what turned out to be the difficult process of freeing it. Bean said they couldn’t put anyone in the water because of the size of the turtle, how tangled it was and the potential hazard to a rescue swimmer, so they used a boat hook to pull the entangled turtle closer to the side of the RHIB so they could work to free it. Allen said additional measures were taken to keep the turtle and the entangled floating jugs from getting too far from the RHIB. “We attached the search and rescue tending line from the RHIB to the jugs to keep the turtle close,” said Allen. Bean said the turtle’s right front fin had wire and line wrapped around it with hooks also penetrating the turtle’s flesh. “I was thinking that we had to absolutely save this turtle when we got hold of it,” said Bean. “We weren’t leaving until this turtle was free.” Allen said the turtle didn’t make it easy for its rescuers. “While we were untangling him, he was flapping his fin in the air and always trying to swim away from the RHIB,” said Allen. Capt. Bob Roth, Truman’s commanding officer, praised the team for the successful rescue. “It was a great event all around,” he said. “The sea state was perfect and the RHIB team did a great job freeing the turtle and certainly saving its life. In the Navy, we always strive to be good stewards of the environment. As professional mariners, we are obligated and take great pride in helping those fellow mariners in need.”

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ODU hosts Joint Military Services School Liaison Committee By MC2 Molly Greendeer Naval Station Norfolk Public Affairs

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The Joint Military Services School Liaison Committee (JMSSLC) met at Old Dominion University to discuss the results of a recent survey concerning the care of military children in the Hampton Roads school systems, Nov. 7. The group is comprised of commanding ofﬁcers, educational leaders and joint military school liaison ofﬁcers (SLOs) from the region. “We hope to continually establish community partnerships, enhance awareness of the challenges faced by military mobile children, and offer service delivery which positively impacts families, com-

It is no surprise that, as service members are relocated and transition from duty station to duty station, so are their families. On average, military families move every 2.9 years and attend between six to nine schools before graduating high school. The committee referred to these children as “third culture kids”. “Basically a third culture kid is a transient child who spends developmental year in several places, though not -Terrilyn Williamsm, feeling ‘from’ any of them, Naval Station Norfolk SLO integrates elements of each to create their own unique ‘third’ culture,” said Dickson. One-out-of-four of the munities and schools,” said Chris Dickson, regional school 262,000 children from 12 liaison ofﬁcer, Navy Region school districts in Hampton Mid-Atlantic Regional. Roads, is military-connected.

It is really important to military personnel that their children do not suffer because of their commitment to the Armed Services.”

“Virginia is home to more than 125,000 military personnel,” said Virginia state Sen. John Miller. “Not only are we responsible for taking care of them, but their families as well. We want to provide the best possible education and transition assistance as possible, and I believe we are on the right track.” The main focus of this year’s committee meeting was the implementation the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. The compact is what the JMSSLC is calling a “game changer” for military families. It has been adopted by 46 states (Ore., Minn., N.Y., N.H. have yet to do so) since 2006 and improves transition between schools for military-

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MC2 Molly Greendeer The Joint Military Services School Liaison Committee met at Old Dominion University to discuss the results of a recent survey concerning the care of military children in Hampton Roads schools, Nov. 7.

connected children. The compacts policies focus on following school-age children through the entire transition process including: enrollment, placement and attendance, eligibility, and graduation. The compact alleviates some of the challenges service members have faced in attempts to transition their children from one school to the next by providing immediate enrollment with unofficial transcripts, additional excused absences pre, during, and post deployment, inclusion in extracurricular activities regardless of tryout/audition deadlines and waiver of required courses for graduation if similar courses completed. The goal of the compact is to replace the widely varying policies affecting transitioning military students. The compact leverages consistency: it uses a comprehensive approach that provides a consistent policy in every school district, in every state that chooses to join. The compact provides for the uniform treatment of military children transferring between school districts and states. It was developed by the Council of State Governments’ National Center for Interstate Compacts, the Department of Defense, national associations, federal and state officials, departments of education, school administrators and military families. The program is available for the children of all military personnel including active duty, National Guard and reserve on orders, as well as veterans medically discharged or retired for one year. Terrilyn Williams, the SLO for Naval Station Norfolk, said the compact helps service members stay focused on the mission at hand instead of worrying their children are not getting the most out of their education. “It is really important to military personnel that their children do not suffer because of their commitment to the Armed Services,” said Williams. “It is one less thing to worry about when their child who is a senior in school has to relocate and is able to still graduate as expected or when their who has an individual education plan and transition right into a school and continue to receive services without major interruption.” Williams also encouraged states not currently part of the compact to do so. “States who participate in this program will benefit military families by ensuring a continuity of educational services,” said Williams. “This is particularly important to those military personnel who have children preparing to graduate from high school and also those who have children with a special need.” Earlier this year, the JMSSLC distributed surveys to military base commanding officers and regional school district superintendents concerning the challenges military children face and how to combat them. The three most significant challenges were identified as: educating school and administrative personnel on the Military Interstate Compact, identifying all military-connected students and improving delivery time for records or transcripts for military-connected students. “The survey results reaffirm much of what we have discussed over the past year,”

said James Merrill, Virginia Beach City Public School superintendent. “In particular, that both military and school leaders recognize the importance of education personnel and raising awareness of the Military Interstate Compact.” The committee created a plan of action for each of the identified challenges. Interstate Compact presentations, workshops and trainings will be giving to education personnel including registrars, administrators, counselors and teachers to ensure they understand the program and how to ensure families and children receive full benefits. To make the information more readily accessible the Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission created one-page information sheets, power points and guides for both educational personnel and families to reference. In addition, there will be greater collaboration with the Virginia Council and the Virginia Department of Education, as well as, school visits with the guidance counselors and family by family advocacy interactions. The adopt-a-school program and Partnerships in Education initiatives were established to create a stronger tie between the military community and schools. Both would involve military personnel having a greater presence in the schools through after-school tutoring, mentoring, volunteering for school events, being guest speakers and drop off/pick up greeters. The JMSSLC and SLOs will oversee programs. There has been an increase in the collaboration between the school districts and personnel in order in to engage parents in their children’s education in and out of the classroom. Parent workshops and trainings such as the Military Child Education Coalition Parent 2 Parent program, and the Transition Counselor Institute, instructs parents how to have a more hands-on approach to their child’s education. Schools are to provide parent orientations, tours and surveys and to promote more parent involvement in the parent-teach association (PTA) meetings, activities and newsletters. Parents will be made more aware of the in-school and out of school resources such as Military and Family Life Counselors and support at the youth centers. Capt. David A. Culler, Jr., commanding officer of Naval Station Norfolk and JMSSLC committee member, said that the compact is a great program and hopes to see continued improvement in the education and transitional assistance of military families in the Hampton Roads area. “There is such a huge driving force and support behind the Interstate Compact,” said Culler. “We (commanding officers and educational personnel) know the importance of providing the best education to our children. In the military we look after each other, and that doesn’t stop with each other, our reach goes beyond service members to their families and children. Through committee meetings we hope to continually one-up the current educational programs and develop new strategies.” The next JMSSLC meeting is scheduled for Nov. 6, 2014. Contact the local installation SLO for more information about enrolling your child or visit the Military K-12 Partners website at www.militaryk12partners.dodea.edu.

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20 Years | 20 Questions

Describe leading the Navy’s oldest continuously operating hospital? It’s a humbling experience, but also one that I very much enjoy. It’s inspiring to consider that this hospital ﬁrst opened its doors when President Lincoln was a teenager. Since then, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) has established a reputation for providing the very highest level of health care to the world’s most deserving patients ... those men and women who wear or have worn the cloth of our nation and their families.

How does tradition factor into the care provided at the hospital? Our motto is the “First and Finest.” The first because we were the first naval hospital, established in 1830. The finest because of the health care team we have and the quality of care we provide daily. Over the years, the tradition of being first has been modeled in the programs and care we provide. As we move forward as a medical center, we will continue to honor the tradition of “First and Finest” using evidencedbased practice of medicine and technology development to ensure the finest patient outcomes.

How has medical technology allowed the hospital to advance? The resources of the Internet have greatly improved the ability of patients and the health care team in accessing medical knowledge to identify diseases earlier and provide the most effective treatments. It gives direct access to a library of the most recent medical advances to our clinicians at the bedside. And it provides a direct link from patients to their providers in taking care of the routine tasks of getting medical care through Relay Health.

How have branch clinics aided patient treatment? Our 10 geographically distinct Branch Health Clinics provide comprehensive primary care services to the nation’s most deserving patients and their families. Devoted Medical Home Port teams – doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, independent duty corpsmen, nurses, hospital corpsmen, medical assistants and other support staff – place the patient and the family at the center of their focus for care. The model for primary care delivery has improved by using the full resources of the Medical Home Port to conveniently and efﬁciently meet our patients’ needs. The convenient locations and expanded hours of our branch clinics allow our patients to get the care they need when they need it.

Rear Admiral Elaine C. Wagner COMMANDER, NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER PORTSMOUTH

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Could bionic prosthetics become commonplace for Wounded Warriors?

PTSD and TBI treatment have advanced tremendously over the last decade. As a result of the past 12 years of military conﬂict, PTSD and TBI have emerged as the “signature injuries” for our military personnel. The VA and DOD collaborated to produce clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of PTSD which in turn has helped bring about entirely new treatment pathways for those suffering from these symptoms.

Military members injured in battle today are more likely to survive with injuries that would previously have resulted in death. The number of Wounded Warriors who have survived traumatic amputations has revolutionized amputee medicine. Prosthetic technology has adapted from elder care to interchangeable performance-enhancing devices designed for young people who intend to lead full, active and productive lives. Technology is driven by demand and the imagination.

What does Warrior Care Month mean to NMCP? Warrior Care is why Navy Medicine exists. While November is a time to reﬂect on all that we do, it truly is our focus year round. We are committed to ensuring our staff members are prepared to go down range and support the operational commander by providing warrior care anytime, anywhere and any place. Our programs and initiatives enable our staff to remain current with skills required to provide critical lifesaving measures whether on the battleﬁeld or in recovery as a Wounded Warrior at NMCP. We have a variety of programs that support Wounded Warriors and their families as they complete the healing process.

What do you think is the greatest advancement to warrior care in the last 20 years? The greatest advances in warrior care are these: therapies provided at the point of injury and today’s highly integrated medical evacuation system. These two things have resulted in survival rates above 99 percent for battleﬁeld injuries.

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How is the hospital incorporating alternative medicine in warrior care? We use a broad range of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) healing philosophies, approaches and therapies. CAM can be used alone, as an alternative to conventional therapies, or in addition to conventional mainstream medicine. We take advantage of old and new approaches to health care. Some that we currently use include: acupuncture, yoga, pet therapy, relaxation therapy, chiropractic, massage therapy and spiritual counseling.

Clear communication is a vital aspect of providing quality health care. Our staff learns TeamSTEPPs principles of small group communication and small group leadership to encourage teamwork and foster a professional environment and a culture of patient safety. It’s imperative we understand our patients’ health issues, and we must clearly explain their diagnoses and treatment plans, translating often complicated medical terms into language that’s meaningful to the patient.

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What do you think is the greatest challenge military hospitals are facing? The rising cost of health care – both in the military health care system and in the private sector – is today’s greatest challenge. An additional challenge that military medicine is facing is ﬁguring out a way to maintain and sustain the sophisticated medical knowledge, skills and abilities that have been hard won during 12 years of war.

Do you think today’s patients are more informed on health care? Patients are absolutely more informed on health care than in the past. The Internet has provided immediate access to medical information and results in our patients being more knowledgeable than ever. Frequently, patients come to their appointments prepared with detailed questions after researching a medical topic online. However, not all material on the web is peer reviewed and valid, so access to this information can create new challenges. Some information is misleading or erroneous and this is one of the many reasons we try to direct our patients to validated medical information websites. It is critical for patients to ask their providers where they can get reliable access to medical facts.

Do you feel NMCP is on the forefront of creating tomorrow’s nurses/doctors? Because NMCP offers a wide variety of residencies including orthopedic, anesthesia, surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics and gynecology, we are able to attract highly experienced, capable faculty to teach and guide our young doctors. Not only do these physicians provide worldclass training to our residents, but they also provide expert care to our patients.

Describe NMCP’s long-standing academic tradition? NMCP has an entire directorate, professional education, dedicated to the education of medical professionals. The directorate includes: graduate medical education, the medical library, simulation, research, visual information, nursing research, and staff education and training. It oversees more than 20 accredited educational programs including internships, residencies and fellowships. Our medical professionals go on to serve the ﬂeet, the Marines, our dependents, and serve worldwide to accomplish the Navy mission.

What is the most challenging aspect of clinical medicine? There are many challenges, but one of the greatest relates to reconciling rapid technological advances with the need to mitigate the rising costs of health care. The pace of developing therapies and new diagnostic modalities is greater today than ever before in the history of medicine.

What are the key elements to succeed in the medical field? You must strive to be the best in your field and never settle for mediocre. You must continue to make every effort to grow, both professionally and within your field of expertise. Always communicate – one of the biggest downfalls of any organization is either failure to communicate or miscommunication. Teamwork is absolutely key: The practice of medicine is the ultimate team sport, and no health care gets delivered without a team of professionals in place to do so. Leadership is vitally important. This encompasses many things, including being able to make the tough decision, being a good listener, being accountable and holding others accountable. Most important to success in the medical field: Do what you like, and like what you do.

What advice would you give someone who would like to follow your same career path? Perhaps the most important advice would be to never get comfortable in your job. You need to constantly challenge yourself to learn new things, experience different things, ask questions, ﬁgure out the “why,” make an effort to understand how things interrelate. Never stop learning. Take chances with your career. Don’t follow the old “tried and true” career path. Create your own path, just make sure that you’re learning and growing with each new assignment.

What inspires you to lead? I would say that the young people in Navy Medicine – both ofﬁcers and enlisted – inspire me to lead. They are so dedicated, so altruistic, so motivated.

What part of Navy Medicine has been the most rewarding for you? I think that anyone who has deployed during this current conﬂict would say that providing care for the nation’s Sailors, Marines, Airmen and Soldiers who go into harm’s way is the most rewarding aspect of military medicine. That’s been true for me.

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Members of the U.S. military and Armed Forces of the Philippines carry an injured Filipino onto a KC-130J Super Hercules at Tacloban Air Base, Republic of the Philippines Nov. 11. Four Ospreys, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 and three KC-130J Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, both part of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF, arrived in the Philippines to support the Armed Forces of the Philippines in conducting humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

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U.S. Navy photo Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Charles Landry, assigned to Navy Operational Support Center Austin, gives a boy a Navy ball cap at the Children’s Hospital in Boston as part of last year’s Caps for Kids during Boston Navy Week.

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Navy commands worldwide will soon receive a letter requesting donations of Navy ball caps to support the Navy’s Caps for Kids program. Administered by the Navy Office of Community Outreach (NAVCO) in Memphis, Tenn., the Caps for Kids program is entering its 16th year as one of the Navy’s most consequential outreach programs. Since 1999, Navy commands have donated thousands of unit ball caps, which are then presented by Sailors to children who are fighting serious illnesses in hospitals across the country. The program is made possible exclusively through donations from wardrooms, Chiefs messes, first class associations, spouse clubs and similar organizations throughout the Navy. A typical Caps for Kids visit involves a small group of Sailors visiting up to 50 children who are inpatients in a children’s hospital. Sailors present the caps to the children and spend time talking with and encouraging them. NAVCO coordinates between 25-50 Caps for Kids visits each year, making all the arrangements for the visit and sending donated ball caps to inland Navy activities across the country to present them.

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President Barack Obama commemorated Veterans Day, Nov. 11, at Arlington National Cemetery, calling the holiday a reminder of the nation’s “sacred obligation” to those who have “fought for our freedom and stood sentry for our security” throughout America’s history. The United States must never forget those who have stood apart, volunteering their service and putting their lives on the line “so the rest of us might live in a country and a world that is safer, freer and more just,” he said. “This is the gift they have given us,” the president said. “This is the debt that we owe them.” Speaking to hundreds of veterans from every U.S. campaign, including audience member 107-year-old World War II veter-

EJ Hersom President Barack Obama places a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with the help of an Army Honor Guard Soldier during a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Nov. 11.

an Richard Overton, Obama said this commitment is particularly important as forces in Afghanistan return home from the nation’s longest war. “On tour after tour after tour in Iraq and Afghanistan … the 9/11 generation has met every mission we have asked of them,” Obama said. “And today, we can say that because of their heroic service, the core of Al-Qaida is on the path to defeat, our nation is more secure and our homeland is safer.”

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SECNAV NAMES NOVEMBER WARRIOR CARE MONTH By Patty Babb Navy Wounded Warrior – Safe Harbor

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In ALNAV 077/13, released Nov. 8 to all Navy and Marine Corps personnel, the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) designated November 2013 as Warrior Care Month. “Providing assistance to seriously wounded, ill and injured service members and their families is a top priority for the Navy,” said SECNAV Ray Mabus. “We take care of our own – including activeduty, reserve and veteran Sailors and Marines.”

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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel ordered the aircraft carrier USS George Washington and several other U.S. Navy ships to the Republic of the Philippines, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said Nov. 11. Hagel directed the vessels “to make best speed” to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster support, Little said, following a devastating typhoon that left thousands dead. They are expected to arrive on station within 48 to 72 hours of the announcement, he said. USS George Washington, which carries 5,000 Sailors and more than 80 aircraft, was currently in Hong Kong for a port visit when the announcement came. The crew was recalled early from shore leave and the ship got back underway for the Phillippines. The cruisers USS Antietam and USS Cowpens and the destroyer USS Mustin will accompany the carrier, Little said. Meanwhile, supply ship USNS Charles Drew already is underway and will rendezvous with the group en route to the Philippines. In addition, USS Lassen got underway Nov. 10 for the region, Little said. Carrier Air Wing Five, embarked aboard USS George Washington, includes an array of aircraft designed to perform disaster relief as well as other functions, Little noted. Among its assets are the “Golden Falcons” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12, which ﬂy MH-60 Seahawk aircraft; and the “Saberhawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 77 that ﬂy the MH-60R Seahawk.

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Above: Flags are displayed on the graves at Capt. Ted Conaway Memorial Naval Cemetery at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads-Portsmouth.

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Members of the Navy Wives Club of America (NWCA) Portsmouth #221 honored veterans by placing flags on the graves at the Capt. Ted Conaway Memorial Naval Cemetery at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads-Portsmouth, Nov. 8. “Being able to give back and participate in events like this is what we are all about,” said Julie Sharp, National President of NWCA. “We are here for the military and their families and really enjoy being able to give back to the veterans.” Founded in 1936 in Long Beach, Calif., the NWCA is a non-profit national organization of Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard enlisted spouses. The purpose of NWCA is to unite all sea service enlisted wives into bonds of mutual friendship, assistance and welfare for their families, bases and communities in which they live. “Our club has a lot of heart. Our husbands, both active duty and retired, follow an oath: Honor, Courage and Commitment,” said Christina Lara, President of NWCA Portsmouth #221. “We as their spouses feel it is our duty to honor those of the past, celebrate with courage and make commitments to our military and their families to take care of them with heart.” There are currently 33 clubs throughout the United States. Annette Kelley has been a member of NWCA since 1981 and has been a member of clubs in California, Michigan, and Virginia. “NWCA is great because it is both a charitable and social organization,” she said. “Whenever someone calls or needs us for something, we are right there.” Placing flags at the cemetery is not the only way that NWCA Portsmouth #221 gives back to the community. They also sponsor the Portsmouth Humane Society, the Fisher House, the Her Shelter,

Left: Navy wife, Kathy Stewart, places a ﬂag on a grave in honor of Veterans Day. Members of the Navy Wives Club of America Portsmouth #221 placed ﬂags on the graves at the Capt. Ted Conaway Memorial Naval Cemetery, Nov. 8 in honor of Veterans Day.

Navy wives pay tribute to veterans at Portsmouth memorial naval cemetery We as their spouses feel it is our duty to honor those of the past, celebrate with courage and make commitments to our military and their families to take care of them with heart.” -Christina Lara

and the Patriot Inn. They also visit the Wounded Warriors at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth once a month. “We do whatever we can to help others,” said Kelley. “Coming up, we will be cooking and serving Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners at the Fisher House.” The wives who make up the Portsmouth chapter are currently 33 women strong. In addition to Portsmouth, there are six other clubs in the Hampton Roads area. “Once you join an organization like this, you want to stay a part of it,” said Sharp, who has been a member since 1976.

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Membership for NWCA is open to enlisted spouses of the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, active duty, retired, widowed or reserve. NWCA Portsmouth #221 adopted the Capt. Ted Conaway Memorial Naval Cemetery a few months ago and try to come out and pay tribute to the veterans whenever possible. “I am so pleased that we were able to take the opportunity to show our veterans that we care,” said Kelley. “They fought so we could have our freedom. It’s special to honor them on Veterans Day and every day of the year.”

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THANKSGIVING’S FORBIDDEN FRUIT By Lisa Smith Molinari Military spouse contributor

As a kid, my favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal wasn’t the turkey. I didn’t drool over the mashed potatoes or my father’s giblet gravy. I didn’t love, or even like for that matter, those miniature pickles and what-nots on my mother’s sectioned relish tray. I thought the stuffing had too many unidentifiable objects in it to be palatable, and I wouldn’t even touch a yam, candied or otherwise. Believe it or not, I never got jazzed up about the pumpkin pie, even with a humongous dollop of Cool Whip. Nope. My favorite part of my family’s Thanksgiving meal was the one that sat inconspicuously in a little pressed glass dish at the corner of the dining table. It didn’t require much preparation, but it was an essential part of our feast that I looked forward to every year. It was the canned cranberry sauce. Now, don’t judge. After all, it was the 70s, when we ate everything out of cans. Peas, corn, fruit juice, grapefruit sections, ham, chow mien, beef stew, liverwurst, and even chocolate syrup. It was a decade that celebrated ingenious cooking short cuts like canned foods, processed meats, flavored gelatin and mini marshmallows. Back then, canned cranberry sauce was downright trendy. Besides, that stuff is delicious. Admit it. When I was old enough to use the can opener, my mother would let me prepare the canned cranberries for our Thanksgiving meal. To me, the sweet, tangy, chilled, translucent, smooth, slices glowed like rubies in the candlelight refracting through the glass dish, and they tasted simply divine. Back then, I thought that canned cranberry sauce gave our Thanksgiving meal elevated status – it was gourmet, fancy, high class. So why then, forty years later, has canned cranberry sauce been relegated to the ranks of the boxed stuffing, jarred gravies, and other homely short cuts of the culinary world?

Twenty years ago, I married a Navy man, and we’ve moved around the world. Most holidays, we were unable to travel the distance to be with extended family, so we shared meals with other Navy friends who were in the same boat [pun intended.] During the inevitable Thanksgiving meal planning conversations between the wives, it soon became clear that it wasn’t cool to serve canned cranberry sauce. “You don’t serve canned cranberries, do you?” they would ask, incredulously. And of course, to save f a c e ,I would lie. “Oh gosh no! I always make it from scratch, you know, with the real cranberries and the sugar and, uh …” I’d ﬁb, praying that the other wife would volunteer to make it so I wouldn’t have to search for a recipe. And at every Thanksgiving meal we shared with other military families over the years, I fawned over the homemade cranberry relishes they had been stewing all day with fresh ginger, orange zest, or cloves. However, a year has not gone by, that I did not get a secret smack of my beloved canned cranberry sauce around Thanksgiving time. It’s easy to saunter by the seasonal commissary display with it’s fried onions, condensed milk, and chicken broth, and inconspicuously slip a can of cranberries into my grocery cart without any of the other wives noticing. But all these years of shame and secrecy are wearing on me. Now in my 40s, I’m ready to come out of the closet. Yes, I color my grays. Yes, I’m saving my puka shell anklet from 1981 just in case it comes back into style. And yes, I will always love canned cranberry sauce. Lisa Smith Molinari’s humor column, “The Meat and Potatoes of Life,” appears weekly in newspapers and on “Stripes Military Moms,” a website associated with Stars and Stripes newspaper. She also writes a monthly column for Military Spouse magazine.

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GETTING WRAPPED UP IN STRESS By Amanda Burbage Fleet and Family Support Center Norfolk

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Former Master Chief Petty Ofﬁcer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick D. West, makes a child an honorary Sailor with a command ball cap from the USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during a Caps for Kids event at the Erlanger Children’s Hospital as part of Chattanooga Navy Week.

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ball caps needed yearly for program Continued from B1 NAVCO also supports units wishing to use their own ball caps, rather than sending them to NAVCO, to conduct a visit independently at a children’s hospital near their unit’s homeport. For all visits, NAVCO provides advice and guidance to ensure the program is carried out in accordance with all applicable instructions and guidelines, particularly those related to patient privacy. “Caps for Kids is not only one of our most successful outreach programs, it is also one of the most personally rewarding programs,” said Cmdr. Kim Marks, NAVCO director. “Nothing beats the feeling you get from the kids’ smiles when you give them a command ball cap.” According to Gary Ross, the NAVCO Caps for Kids program manager, approxi-

mately 1,000 ball caps are needed to sustain the program for an entire year. However, he added that no donation is too small, and even the gift of a single ball cap can make a difference in the life of a sick child. Commands interested in making a donation to the Caps for Kids program can send them by mail to: Navy Ofﬁce of Community Outreach Attn: Caps for Kids Program 5722 Integrity Dr., BLDG 456-3 Millington, TN 38054 For more information on the Caps for Kids Program, contact NAVCO at (901) 874-5800 or navco@navy.mil. For more news from Navy Ofﬁce of Community Outreach (NAVCO), visit www. navy.mil/local/navco/.

VETERANS DAY He emphasized the importance of ensuring the service and sacriﬁce that made this possible isn’t forgotten after the mission is complete. “Even though this time of war is coming to a close, our time of service to our newest veterans has only just begun,” he said. Just as the United States must ensure its troops are the best-led, trained and equipped, Obama said, “we have to devote just as much energy and passion to making sure we have the best-cared for, besttreated, best-respected veter-

in austere environments. Its ability to convert quickly to ﬁxed-wing conﬁguration gives it greatly increased speed and range over traditional rotary wing aircraft, they said. Super Typhoon Haiyan has impacted more than 4.2 million people across 36 provinces in the Philippines, according to the Philippine government’s national disaster risk reduction and management council. More details about casualties and damage are expected in the coming days as transportation and communications systems are repaired.

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of III Marine Expeditionary Force and the commanding general of the 3rd MEB, will lead that team. The initial focus of U.S. relief efforts includes surface and airborne maritime search and rescue, medium-heavy helicopter lift support, ﬁxed-wing lift support and logistics enablers. This includes requests for the Marine Corps’ KC-130 cargo aircraft and MV-22 osprey tilt-rotor aircraft. The MV-22 provides a unique capability and is ideal in this type of operation, ofﬁcials noted. With its vertical takeoff and landing capabilities, it can operate

Commander, Navy Installations Command – has assisted nearly 2,500 service members and their families since its inception. “NWW [is] part of an extensive catalog of Navy programs that enhance the mental, physical and emotional health of service members,” said Mabus. “[It] provide[s] the gold standard of non-medical care to wounded warriors and their families, offering resources that promote healing and opportunities for success, both within and beyond military service.” The theme of Warrior Care Month 2013 is “Warrior Care – Building a Ready and Resilient Force.” Promoting readiness and resiliency ensures that Wounded Warriors can cope with adversity – on the front lines or at home. To that end, NWW offers many essential services, including connecting families to respite care resources; addressing pay and personnel issues; assisting with housing and transportation adaptation; providing transition assistance; offering adaptive athletics opportunities; and more. “Oftentimes, NWW serves as a key link between the

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus speaks with Cpl. Joshua Lopez, a Wounded Warrior at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

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Navy and a Sailor who is recovering away from his command,” said NWW Deputy Director Merissa Larson. “Our program addresses whatever non-medical needs surface, which allows seriously wounded, ill and injured service members and their families to focus on healing without distractions.” NWW non-medical care providers are located at major military treatment facilities throughout the continental United States. They collaborate closely with the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED), which provides expert restorative and rehabilitative medical care for Wounded Warriors. Additionally, BUMED’s FOCUS (Families Over Coming Under Stress) Project and the Naval Center for Combat and

Operational Stress Control help service members and their families grapple with operational stress before, during and after deployment. During Warrior Care Month, SECNAV Mabus urges the Navy family to become more familiar with the many programs available to seriously wounded, ill and injured service members, and to join him in saluting Wounded Warriors and those who care for them. “Our commitment to seriously wounded, ill and injured Sailors and Marines, as well as their families and caregivers, is unwavering,” he said. “I encourage all Navy personnel to take an opportunity during Warrior Care Month to join me in expressing our heartfelt gratitude and support.”

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ans in the world.” “So when we talk about fulﬁlling our promises to our veterans, we don't just mean for a few years,” he said. “We mean now, tomorrow and forever. And not just for generations past, but for this generation of veterans and all who will follow.” Obama promised to ensure the United States continues its “unprecedented support” for veterans, with measures to provide the services and beneﬁts they have earned. He noted the Joining Forces campaign, which is helping veterans translate their experience

into meaningful employment, and the Post-9/11 GI Bill program, which recently reached a milestone in awarding educational beneﬁts to the 1 millionth recipient. “That is our promise to you and all who've served, to be there, to support you when you

come home every step of the way,” he said. “As a nation, we will strive to be worthy of the sacriﬁces you have made.” Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki, who introduced the president at the ceremony, praised the “unwavering support” the nation

provides its veterans, survivors and their families. “Veterans Day is about celebrating and honoring our veterans who have given so much for the rest of us,” he said. “It’s not just a one-day-a-year event. It an abiding commitment, every day of every year.”

Obama laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at 11 a.m. – the exact time the original armistice was declared on Nov. 11, 1918, marking the end of World War I – before his comments in the Arlington National Cemetery amphitheater.

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Sailors visit NYC high school Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class (AW/SW) Jason Ortiz and Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class (SW/AW) Michael McFadden talk with students at Long Island City High School about their service in the U.S. Navy. Ortiz and McFadden are stationed at Navy Recruiting Station Elmhurst.

EJ Hersom Honor Guards from all services stand before President Barack Obama for a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Nov. 11 at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va.

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Navy chaplain corps hones its pastoral care capabilities in cases of military sexual assault By Christianne M. Witten Chief of Chaplains Public Affairs

WASHINGTON

Navy chaplains and religious program specialists met with Chaplain Corps leadership for a professional development training course validation at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Oct. 29-31. The training, hosted by the Naval Chaplaincy School and Center, focused on pastoral care for sexual assault victims with a particular emphasis on conďŹ dentiality and the role chaplains play in the healing and recovery process. While chaplains already receive training in sexual assault reporting procedures, this yearâ€™s training will represent â€œthe ďŹ rst time the Chaplain Corps has focused on specialized training in pastoral care for sexual assault victims,â€? said Lt. Cmdr. David Thames, a Navy chaplain and deputy executive assistant to the chief of Navy chaplains, who helped coordinate the training. The purpose of the multiday validation was to ďŹ netune the training course before it is rolled out next January across the Chaplain Corps worldwide. â€œSexual assault in our military is a critical issue that can have a devastating impact on our people and the command. As chaplains and religious program specialists, we are in the unique position of being ďŹ rst responders when these critical situations arise,â€? said Chief of Chaplains Rear Adm. Mark L. Tidd, during his opening remarks. â€œThe role we play in helping victims and the accused is crucial to the healing and recovery process for the individual service members, their units and their families,â€? Tidd added. â€œOur people have the right

and privilege to conďŹ dential communications with us, as chaplains. This complete conďŹ dentiality is a critical resource for those we serve and our leaders, since it is this conďŹ dentiality that encourages victims to take the steps to become survivors who regain a sense of wholeness and hope in times of deepest human need. We must do all we can to uphold and protect this sacred trust placed in us,â€? Tidd said. Teresa Scalzo, deputy director for the ofďŹ ce of the judge advocate general corpsâ€™ trial counsel assistance program, was among the subject matters experts in attendance to address how religious ministry teams can support victims as they navigate the legal process. â€œChaplains are truly partners in the justice process. Very often we forget that there are two important goals in military justice: one is victim health and wholeness and the other is offender accountability,â€? said Scalzo. â€œWe are far more likely to achieve both goals if we seek both goals. In other words, if we are able to support a victim and help a victim heal, they are far more likely to want to cooperate in the process, to testify, to be able to get through the stresses and trauma of the military justice system. The chaplain can help the victim by empowering and supporting the victim, recognizing the pressure points in the process, and providing pastoral care to help the victim get through those trying times,â€? she added. When asked about the complete conďŹ dentiality one can have with the chaplain, Scalzo went on to say, â€œconďŹ dentiality, in the context of the chaplain, is a privilege. The chaplain is the one person the victim or the accused can

go to and speak freely in the context of receiving spiritual guidance.â€? In addition to covering the reporting process and the legal aspects associated with military sexual assault cases, attendees also learned about the psychology of trauma and the psychological impact of sexual assault on a victim. The ďŹ nal day focused on best practices for providing pastoral care to both the victims and the accused. Dr. Kristen Leslie of Eden Theological Seminary and Dr. Marie Fortune of the Faith Trust Institute were contracted as subject matter experts to help chaplains learn how to better â€œcare for those who pursue healing; to assist in lending an articulate vocabulary to those whoâ€™ve lost their voice due to the trauma of sexual assault,â€? said Capt. Kyle Fauntleroy, a Navy chaplain and commanding ofďŹ cer of the Naval Chaplaincy School and Center. Throughout her training, Leslie emphasized the ability of chaplains to bring â€œhealing where there is brokenness; to be a safe place for victims to be heard and understood.â€? She described how the chaplainâ€™s presence, combined with their ethical and theological framework, can help bring healing and hope to those who are struggling and hurting. â€œChaplains offer compassion when being present with people who are suffering. They help them to make sense of what has happened to them emotionally, physically and spiritually,â€? Leslie said. â€œChaplains help victims navigate through grief and loss and serve as a reminder that they are deserving of attention, not only by a chaplain, but also by God. That there are deserving of justice,â€? she added.

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TABLE TALK: THE ERGONOMICS OF BOMBS AT SEA By Eric Beidel Ofﬁce of Naval Research

ARLINGTON

In an effort to stem work-related injuries and speed the assembly of munitions aboard aircraft carriers, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) spearheaded the development of a more efficient and ergonomic way to build bombs at sea, officials announced, Nov. 6. The ONR-sponsored improvements will allow Sailors to move around more freely and assemble multiple bombs simultaneously on smaller, individual stands. “The main objective here is to improve the quality of life for Sailors,” said Tom Gallagher, who manages the ONR TechSolutions program that oversaw the improvements. “They asked for a better, safer, more comfortable way to build these weapons, and that’s what we’re delivering.” For safety reasons, crews try to avoid storing assembled bombs aboard ships. Instead, Sailors work in the ship’s magazine to put together weapons as needed. In addition to being heavy, bombs include many components such as noses, tails, fuses, lugs and wires that have to be assembled without power tools. Until now, this has been done on a long table in confined space, requiring repetitive and often awkward motions that can result in painful and costly injuries, especially to the back. During a recent demo at Naval Station Norfolk, Sailors from USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) who had never seen the new tables before, were able to set them up in less than two minutes and begin building a GBU16, a 1,000-pound laser-guided bomb. The new stands can accommodate bombs weighing up to 2,000 pounds and be adjusted for height, eliminating the need for workers of different heights to repeatedly bend down or stretch awkwardly to reach components. The idea for the new bomb assembly tables came from ONR’s naval aviation science advisor as a result of direct interaction with Sailors. ONR then partnered with Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division – Ship Systems Engineering Station (NSWCCD-SSES), BAE Systems and Newport News Shipbuilding to make them a reality. “It’s a perfect example of how a TechSolutions project is supposed to work,” said Tom McCammon, an engineering technician at NSWCCD-SSES. “We have been getting invaluable feedback from Sailors, which shortens our design cycle and helps us get this improved capability to the fleet even faster.”

■ next The next step for the prototype bomb assembly tables is to bring them aboard an aircraft carrier to allow sailors to build bombs on them in an actual magazine. This will provide valuable information how best to integrate them into a real ship environment.

John F. Williams James Poulin, right, Mobile Ordnance Training Team (MOTT) lead, discusses the advantages of the Ofﬁce of Naval Research (ONR) TechSolutions improved weapons assembly station project with representatives from Commander, Naval Air Force U.S. Atlantic Fleet, during a demonstration held at Naval Station Norfolk.

Keel laid for future USNS Lewis B. Puller Press Release Team Ships Public Affairs

SAN DIEGO

General Dynamics NASSCO held a keel laying ceremony for the U.S. Navy’s third mobile landing platform, the future USNS Lewis B. Puller (MLP 3), Nov. 5 A keel laying traditionally represents the formal beginning of a ship. Although the fabrication of ship components often begin months earlier, authentication that the keel is “straight and truly laid” remains a key shipbuilding and ceremonial milestone. The keel of MLP 3 was authenticated by Elizabeth Glueck, wife of Lt. Gen.

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Kenneth Glueck, Commanding General of the Marine Corps Combat Development Command. “This keel laying is the first of many major shipbuilding milestones in the life this ship,” said Capt. Henry Stevens, Strategic Sealift and Theater Sealift program manager, Program Executive Office (PEO), Ships. “Lewis B. Puller will bring tremendous capability and operational flexibility to the Fleet.”

■ the specs At 837 feet long, each ship displaces over 80,000 tons when loaded. The ship will have a maximum speed of 15 knots and range of 9,500 nautical miles.

The ship’s name honors Lt. Gen. Lewis Burwell “Chesty” Puller, a distinguished combat veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Lt. Gen. Puller is the only Marine to have been awarded the Navy Cross on five separate occasions. Each MLP has been named in honor of pioneering Marines. USNS Montford Point (MLP 1) is named for the 20,000 African-American Marine recruits trained at Montford Point Camp, N.C. USNS John Glenn (MLP 2) honors Marine combat aviator, astronaut, and retired U.S. Senator John H. Glenn. Lewis B. Puller is planned to be the first MLP afloat forward staging base (AFSB) variant, further enabling the capability to transfer vehicles and equipment at sea while meeting AFSB operational requirements such as

airborne mine countermeasures and special operations forces missions. At 837 feet long, each ship displaces over 80,000 tons when loaded. The ship will have a maximum speed of 15 knots and range of 9,500 nautical miles. The Lewis B. Puller is expected to deliver to the Navy in 2015. As one of the Defense Department’s largest acquisition organizations, PEO Ships is responsible for executing the development and procurement of all destroyers, amphibious ships, special mission and support ships, and special warfare craft. Currently, the majority of shipbuilding programs managed by PEO Ships are beneﬁting from serial production efﬁciencies, which are critical to delivering ships on cost and schedule.

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Interoperability essential to success of theater anti-submarine warfare By MC2 Sebastian McCormack communities.” Submarine Group 7 Public Affairs

YOKOSUKA, JAPAN

Theater anti-submarine warfare (TASW) is like a team sport played on a grand scale, where coordinators and players work diligently to obtain sea control by tracking and deterring enemy submarines. “It is comparable to a game of chess,” said Cmdr. Philip Brock, Commander Task Force 74’s (CTF-74) deputy chief of staff (DCOS) for TASW. “There are different assets that you’re putting towards a problem set and you have to decipher what the opponent is thinking. You are always trying to stay two steps ahead of him. It often needs to be a series of coordinated maneuvers to position assets accordingly.” Submarine Group 7 has tactical control over many nuclear submarines (SSNs) and submarine tenders, and as CTF-74, is responsible for conducting TASW in the Western Paciﬁc area of operations. “The misconception with TASW is that it only involves submarine warfare,” said Lt. Dan Kuratko, a SH-60B pilot assigned to CTF-74’s TASW operations department. “TASW includes all warfare

“Each community has different capabilities and limitations,” said Lt. Cmdr. Chris Kelmis, CTF-74’s assistant DCOS for TASW. “By having different assets out there, we’re able to bring together everybody’s strengths in order to accomplish the mission together as a whole. “I deﬁnitely compare TASW to a zone defense,” said Kelmis. “You’re not always going to have one-on-one coverage out there. You’re always shifting between the different assets that are best utilized at that current moment.” “We rely heavily upon naval aviation to support the mission, speciﬁcally the maritime patrol reconnaissance aircraft (MPRA) community,” said Kuratko. “You may be in a location where a submarine is just not able to go, so a P-3 is just a better asset,” said Kelmis. “P-3s can respond quicker than a surface ship or a submarine, but you have the limitation of their on-station time. They can’t be up there 24 hours. They need to rotate through. So, while the speed they have to get to an area and start searching is their strength, their on-station time is a limitation.

“Surveillance towed-array sensor system ships are persistent and can be constantly out there,” said Kelmis. “They can have a long on-station time to assist in TASW. The same thing goes for cruisers and destroyers (CRUDES), and SSNs.” “Every community has pretty distinct and specific training when it comes to TASW,” said Brock. “Every community out here in 7th Fleet has a high level of proficiency in the trade, which makes things good from the start. There aren’t a lot of weak players out there and that definitely helps us reach our goals.” A great deal of planning and communication between the communities goes into the TASW process. “The coordination begins with daily and weekly meetings, and video teleconferences that bring in the key representatives from the different communities,” said Brock. “The first step is finding out who is available, how soon they can get to the area and what sensors they can bring. We’ll then determine if those sensors are going to be conducive to the water environment and the geographical location. There are also little

Photo illustration by MC2 (EXW) Sebastian McCormack This graphic shows assets of the U.S. Navy Theater Anti-Submarine Warfare Team.

challenges per asset; the P-3 can only reach so far while the CRUDES may take a couple of days to get there.” Proactive planning is essential in positioning and coordinating efforts for success. “You have to have a solid understanding of what is available and what they’re going to be able to bring to the ﬁght,” said Brock. Different variables come into play that may affect the overall success of TASW. “You have to factor in the enemy target, weather, and asset limitations,” said Brock.

“Then you factor in some of the unknowns; things break, ships don’t sail, P-3s don’t take off on time and you ﬁnd yourself reacting and trying to recover time lost to again get a couple steps ahead of the enemy.” “I think the most important thing is solid communication lines and feedback, making sure that we all know what the goal is and how we’re going to get there, not only to keep everybody safe, but also to efﬁciently use limited assets,” said Brock. Peacetime TASW provides

the Navy with ample opportunity to further develop its capabilities. “The goals here are maintaining our situational awareness and honing those skills that we would need if we actually had to employ the very end of ASW, which is the engagement piece,” said Brock. “We could potentially be ﬁghting a zone defense. We’d need to preserve our assets and take out the enemy forces as quickly as possible to enable carrier and expeditionary task forces and other components of the Navy to succeed.”

PROGRAM OFFERS CLEAR PATH FOR SEPARATING SAILORS By Wm. Cullen James Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs Ofﬁce

MILLINGTON, TENN.

There is a rhythm to Navy service. You wake up at a certain time. You wear a certain uniform. These things are givens and over the course of a career, they can become deﬁning characteristics. So, what happens once that career comes to an end; how does a Sailor jump to civilian life? The answer is with Transition

GPS (Goals, Plans, Success). The program was created in response to the Veterans Opportunity to Work Act. It is mandatory and provides a variety of pre-separation assistance for separating Sailors. According to Tom Albert, management analyst, Navy Family Readiness ofﬁce, Transition GPS is a ﬁve-day workshop that ensures Sailors are ready to make the transition to civilian life. “There are career readiness standards – a common core that

has to be met,” Albert said. “We want to see that you have a budget, are prepared to take care of your family, that you’ve done an assessment of your certiﬁcations and skills. It beneﬁts you to make sure you’re ready to apply to the civilian workforce.” Before the workshop, there are prerequisites. Pre-separation assessment and counseling is mandatory, but Albert suggests that Sailors also have a budget worked out and post-military goals set.

“We have set up career readiness standards. Whether your goal is employment or education, we have standards in place to help you succeed,” Albert said. After taking care of the prerequisites, Sailors can attend the Transition GPS workshop which includes Veterans Affairs benefits briefings, financial planning support, a Department of Labor job search skills building workshop and more. Each Sailor develops an Individual Transition Plan and has that plan as-

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Best foot forward! Zoo to host Festival of Feet ■ when and where Take a unique look at animals during Festival of Feet at the Zoo, Nov. 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Docents will provide hands-on activities and up-close discovery stations teaching about all aspects of animal feet. All activities are included with regular Zoo admission. For more information, visit www.virginiazoo.org or call 4472374 ext. 229.

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CHKD TO HOST PAIR OF HOLIDAY EVENTS NORFOLK

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The King’s Daughters will host a Breakfast with Santa, presented by Busch Gardens, to benefit CHKD on Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event will take place at the Half Moone Cruise & Celebration Center in downtown Norfolk and will include a buffet breakfast, music, silent auction of trees and gifts, holiday entertainment and a digital photo with Santa for each child. There will also be an impressive interactive train display, children’s crafts and activities, including an opportunity to create a handmade gift to send to a patient at CHKD. The rewards are endless and the cause vital. All proceeds benefit the establishment of The King’s Daughters Donor Milk Bank at CHKD. For premature infants and other babies in need of special care, human milk provides the best protection against devastating infections. Establishing a donor milk bank at CHKD will help alleviate shortages and provide life-saving nutrition to more critically ill infants in need. Tickets to the event are $25. For more information, call The King’s Daughters office at 668-7098, or visit online at www.kingsdaughters. org/breakfastwithsanta.

The King’s Daughters is partnering with Lynnhaven Mall in Virginia Beach to present the Joy To The Mall – Holiday Shopping Gala, a fun, festive, and fashionable evening to benefit CHKD, on Nov. 17 from 6 to 10 p.m. This event will take place at Lynnhaven Mall and will include free valet parking at the main mall entrance, special store sales and savings, free gift wrapping, free shopping bags, plus an exclusive special offer on photos with Santa. This special evening event represents the official unveiling of the newly completed, multimillion dollar interior renovation of Lynnhaven Mall. Macy’s and Dillard’s will both be included in the evening’s festivities along with favorites like Francesca’s Collections, Nine West, New York & Company, Old Navy, Barnes & Noble and more. There are two ticket options available for the gala. The $30 ticket includes a fashion show, VIP Reception, private shopping and a $10 mall gift card, while the $20 ticket includes private shopping and a $10 mall gift card. The fashion show and reception will take place from 6 to 7 p.m., and the private shopping event will last from 7 to 10 p.m. For more information, call The King’s Daughters office at 668-7098 or visit www.kingsdaughters.org/ JoytotheMall.

Courtesy photo Busch Gardens Williamsburg will turn on the lights to Christmas Town on Nov. 22.

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Christmas Town Card offers unlimited visits to a holiday tradition WILLIAMSBURG

For the same price as a one-day admission, holiday visitors can purchase a 2013 Christmas Town Fun Card and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with unlimited visits to Busch Gardens’ Christmas Town through Dec. 31. Celebrating its ﬁfth season, Christmas Town features more than six million glittering lights, breathtaking shows, unique shopping experiences and traditional culinary delights. With unlimited visits, families can slow down and create their own holiday traditions all season long. Guests can take a step into the not-so-distant-past at Holiday Hills, visit Santa at his North Pole workshop or just stroll through the park and let the warmth of the season take over while they sip a mug of Busch Gardens’ signature peppermint fudge hot chocolate. The lights of Christmas Town turn on Nov. 22 and twinkle select days until Dec. 31. The 2013 Christmas Town Fun Card costs the same as a single-day admission to Busch Gardens’Christmas Town and provides unlimited visits to the park during the holiday event. The Christmas Town Pass is the best deal available for active Annual Pass members. The Christmas Town Pass combines unlimited admission to Christmas Town with pass member beneﬁts like free parking, in-park discounts and discounts on single-day Christmas Town tickets for friends and family. Annual Pass members can add a Christmas Town Pass to their membership for the price of a single-day ticket to Christmas Town. Complete details on the 2013 Christmas Town Pass are available at www.bgwpass.com. For more information, including the operating and lights schedule, visit www.christmastown.com/va.

Annual festival offers visitors a glimpse into the diversity of Asian Indian culture NORFOLK

The Asian Indians of Hampton Roads organization will present the 18th annual India Festival on Nov. 16 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Norfolk Scope Arena. Admission to the festival is free. The India Festival is a one of its kind event presented annually by the local Indian community, bringing the diversity of Asian Indian culture in a single event in the Hampton Roads area. The event is extremely popular among the locals in the Hampton Roads and surrounding areas attracting college students,

faculties, health professionals, entertainers, artists, vendors (from across the country), and people interested in the Indian culture. Attendance at India Festival has grown exponentially each year and has come to be known as one of the premier events of its kind in the area, and this year’s festival promises to be the biggest and the best ever. India Festival offers a fusion of east and west performances by our local talent, and although the dances are the highlight, the variety of food, cultural items as well as wide array of fashion clothing

and jewelry displayed by vendors, attracts a wide audience. Each year, the India Festival creates awareness about the Indian Culture, adding to the cultural diversity of the Hampton Roads. Immerse yourself in the culture and cuisine of India, as we focus on providing the best platform to showcase Indian cuisines, art and crafts, cultural programming, fashion shows, Indian garments, handicrafts, local talent, and Bollywood performances. For more information on the India Festival, visit http://goo.gl/k5p2az.

We Three Clowns, an entertainment clown group, put on a show for the children at the Virginia Zoological Park.

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■ enjoy a taste of india The India Festival allows you to immerse yourself in the culture with Indian cuisines, art and crafts, cultural programming, fashion shows, Indian garments, handicrafts, local talent, and Bollywood performances.

USO HOSTS DAY AT THE ZOO FOR MILITARY FAMILIES By MCSN Justin R. DiNiro Navy Public Affairs Support Element East

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The zoo and the United Services Organization honored service members and their families with free admission and events at a Military Appreciation Day.

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The Virginia Zoological Park honored service members and their families with free admission and events at a Military Appreciation Day, Nov. 9. The United Service Organization (USO) of Hampton roads and Central Virginia (HRCV) teamed up with the Virginia Zoo and Dominion Power to bring the 11th annual event to life for active duty, guard and reserve service members, retiree, department of defense civilians, and their dependents. “I just got back from deployment a few months ago so it was nice to get to spend time with the family here,” said

Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Gregg Swartzenberg. “My daughter loves the zebras, so we walked around and got to see them and all of the other animals.” The day was more than just a free pass to the zoo. There were exhibits for families including children’s games, inﬂatable rides, face painting, and clowns. “We had such great participation this year,” said Elan Enriquez, director of marketing for USO of HRCV. “This year we had almost 10,000 in attendance. It was a great turnout.” Children were given gift bags and the chance to win t-shirts and other prizes from the event sponsors.

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Calendar Virginia Aquarium looks to unravel For a complete list of events in Hampton Roads or to submit your own, visit www.ﬂagshipnews.com/calendar

mid-Atlantic dolphin die-off mystery VIRGINIA BEACH

Courtesy photo Mark Gungor is the author of “Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage: Unlocking the Secrets to Life, Love, and Marriage,” “Be-attitudes of Marriage: 9 Simple Steps to a Healthier and Happier Marriage,” and “Discovering Your Heart with the Flag Page,” as well as the host of his own radio program.

Relationship expert program ■ When: Nov. 20; 7 to 9 p.m. ■ Where: Roper Performance

Center, 340 Granby Street, Norfolk ■ Cost: Free for active duty military and spouses; $25 per couple, $15 per person ■ For more information, contact: 889-2273 Mark Gungor, the internationally recognized author, relationship speaker and pastor, is coming to Norfolk. His book, “Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage,” features the humor Gungor uses to bolster relationships. Based on actual information on how the brains of men and women work differently, Gungor will present “A Tale of Two Brains” in the Roper Performance Center. Tickets can be purchased in advance at http://bshr.com/ laugh, and at the Roper Performance Center the evening of the event. In “A Tale of Two Brains,” Gungor shows couples how to use the way men and women think differently about life to their advantage, demonstrating how inherent gender-speciﬁc differences in brain neurology can lead to predictable conﬂicts.

The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center will feature Susan G. Barco, Stranding Response Research Coordinator, for the Watts Conservation Speaker Series, Nov. 17. Barco will present “Dolphin Die-Off: Unraveling the Mystery” at 2 p.m. in the IMAX Theater. The session is free and refreshments will be served following the program. Since July of 2013, more than 650 bottlenose dolphins have died in the Mid-Atlantic region from New York through North Carolina. The Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response Team has been at the epicenter of this historic mortality event, responding to more than 330 stranded dolphins in the state. For the staff and volunteer members of the team, investigating this historic dieoff has involved dealing with everything from tragedy and loss to wonder and discovery. Barco will use facts, ﬁgures and amazing photographs to explain how scientists are unraveling the mysteries behind these marine mammal deaths and what we hope to learn in the future. The Virginia Aquarium is located at 717 General Booth Boulevard, just south of Rudee Inlet in Virginia Beach.

Since July of 2013, more than 650 bottlenose dolphins have died in the mid-Atlantic region from New York through North Carolina.

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The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation hosts The Eleanor & Henry Watts Speaker Series. The Foundation is a private, non-proﬁt organization dedicated to inspiring

conservation of the marine environment through education, research and sustainable practices. For more information, visit www.virginiaaquarium.com.

Isle of Wight Museum to host archaeology talk ISLE OF WIGHT

Public Armoury grand opening ■ When: Nov. 16; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ■ Where: James Anderson’s Public Armory,

101 Visitor Center Drive, Williamsburg ■ Cost: Included in Colonial Williamsburg admission ■ For more information, contact: (800) 447-8679 Celebrate the grand opening of Colonial Williamsburg’s newest reconstruction: James Anderson’s Public Armoury. The industrial complex, consisting of a blacksmith shop and armoury, tinshop, kitchen, workshop, and various outbuildings, is based on extensive archaeological and documentary research. During the Grand Opening Weekend, guests will be able to explore the Public Armoury and be able to experience and learn about the activities that originally took place in it and look at several Historic Trades functioning in one complex in support of the American war effort.

Isle of Wight County Museum Curator Tracey Neikirk will host a talk on archaeology at 2:30 p.m., Nov. 17,. Isle of Wight County has a long and varied history, and the region was inﬂuenced by Native American, English settlement, agriculture and the ham industry. Neikirk will discuss archaeological approaches to these various areas of the county. She will cover such issues as what do you do upon ﬁnding artifacts, how to protect and preserve objects and why archaeologists and historians are interested in objects and sites. The discussion will be followed by a hands-on experience with items from the museum’s collection. The event is free, and reservations are not required. Tracey Neikirk has been the curator of the Isle of Wight County Museum since 2007. She holds a bachelor of arts degree in history with a minor in anthropology from Radford University and received her teaching licensure for high school social studies from Christopher Newport University. Interpreting local history, the museum’s exhibits include prehistoric fossils, Native American and Colonial artifacts, a country store and the museum’s most notable artifact – the world’s oldest, edible cured ham. The 1902 pork product ex-

Courtesy photo Isle of Wight County Museum curator Tracey Neikirk will host a talk on archaeology on at 2:30 p.m., Nov. 17.

emplifies the patented Smithfield curing process. Admission to the museum is free. The Isle of Wight County Museum is located at 103 Main Street, Smithfield, Va. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The museum is closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. For more information, contact the museum at 356-1223 or visit www.historicisleofwight.com

Santa’s Stocking Old Fashion Craft Bazaar ■ When:

Nov. 16 - 17; from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday ■ Where: Kempsville Recreation Center, 800 Monmouth Lane, Virginia Beach ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, contact: 385-2990 (TTY dial: 711), or email fun@VBgov.com Looking for a unique gift this holiday season? Shop the 35th annual Santa’s Stocking Old Fashioned Craft Bazaar. More than 100 different crafters each weekend will be selling handmade items – everything from stocking stuffers to works of ﬁne art, all at budget-friendly prices. Two unique events with different craft exhibitors are on display each weekend. Meet with Santa from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Visits are free, professional photo packages (children and pets) are available at varied prices. No personal cameras please. Don’t forget to bring your letters or wish lists for Santa’s mailbox when he’s not available for photos.

Transportation Workshop ■ When: Nov. 19 - 20 ■ Where: Joint Base Langley-Eustis Ofﬁcer’s Club ■ For more information, e-mail: James.Baron@atssa.

com with “M/C Workshop” in the subject line The 44th annual Military/Civilian Transportation Safety Workshop will bring together military, civilian and law enforcement personnel. Some of the topics included in the day and a half workshop include seat belt safety and usage, technology to better manage traffic signals, how to increase the safety and efficiency of roadway arterial systems, impaired drivers, teen drivers, distracted drivers and more. To register for the event, and for more information, visit www.vachiefs.org. At that site, mouse onto “Activities” then onto “Conferences.” Attendance is limited to the first 200 registrants.

Admirals to host appreciation night ■ When: Nov. 22; 7:30 p.m. ■ Where: Norfolk Scope Arena,

201 E. Brambleton, Norfolk ■ Cost: $11 with a valid Military ID ■ For more information, contact: 640-1212 or visit www.norfolkadmirals.com The Norfolk Admirals will host an additional Military Appreciation Night as they battle the Portland Pirates. The addition was made to accommodate those military personnel affected by the government shutdown.

RED CROSS STRESSES THE NEED FOR WINTER BLOOD DONATIONS NORFOLK

The holidays bring families and friends together to share in celebrations and special times of giving. But for families dealing with a cancer diagnosis or other major illness, the holidays can be difﬁcult. The American Red Cross’ “Give Something that Means Something” winter campaign runs through Jan. 6, 2014, and encourages eligible donors to give something meaningful this holiday season by donating blood or platelets for hospital patients in need.

“Historically, during the winter months of November, December and January, fewer donors make the time to give blood due to competing seasonal activities, celebrations and holiday shopping,” said Page Gambill, CEO of the Red Cross Mid-Atlantic Blood Services Region.

“By doing something that doesn’t cost a thing, you can give an amazing gift – you can offer hope to a patient in need.” Blood donors are encouraged to invite a loved one to follow in their footsteps and donate blood this holiday season. Visit rcblood.org/HolidayPostcard to upload a picture of a Red Cross blood donation and send a postcard to a loved one. For more information or to make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call (800) RED CROSS.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities: Nov. 14 – Hiller Systems Inc., 1242 Executive Boulevard, Chesapeake, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14 – Peninsula Community Chapel, 4209 Big Bethel Road, Yorktown, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 14 – Beacon Baptist Church, 2301 Newstead Drive, Virginia Beach, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 14 – First Presbyterian Church, 300 - 36th Street, Virginia Beach, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 14 – Virginia Beach Donor Center, 4554 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach, 2 to 7 p.m. Nov. 15 – Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, 601 Childrens Lane, Norfolk, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 15 – Greenbrier Mall, 1401 Greenbrier Parkway, Chesapeake, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 16 – Church of Jesus Christ of Later-Day Saints, 412 Scarborough Drive, Chesapeake, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 16 – Virginia Beach Donor Center, 4554 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 17 – West Park Church of Christ, 926 Cherokee Road, Portsmouth, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 17 – Temple Israel, 7255 Granby Street, Norfolk, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 17 – Patrick Henry Mall, 12300 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 18 – King’s Grant Baptist Church, 873 Little Neck Road, Virginia Beach, 1 to 7 p.m. Nov. 18 – Norfolk Donor Center, 250 West Bra.m.bleton Avenue, Norfolk, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 19 – Norfolk Collegiate High School, 7336 Granby Street, Norfolk, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 19 – Portsmouth Police Department, 309 Columbia Street, Portsmouth, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 19 – Bryant & Stratton College, 301 Centre Point Drive, Virginia Beach, 1 to 7 p.m. Nov. 19 – Da.m.uth Trane, 1100 Cavalier Boulevard, Chesapeake, 2 to 5 p.m. Nov. 19 – Virginia Beach Donor Center, 4554 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 20 – Baylake Pines School, 4444 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, 1 to 6 p.m. Nov. 20 – Community Church of Western Branch, 1935 Jolliff Road, Chesapeake, 2 to 7 p.m. Nov. 20 – ECPI, 5555 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach, noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 20 – Holland Baptist Church, 6519 Holland Road, Suffolk, 2 to 7 p.m. Nov. 20 – SSAI, 1 Enterprise Parkway, Hampton, 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Nov. 20 – Patrick Henry Mall, 12300 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, 4:15 to 7:15 p.m. Nov. 21 – Sandbridge Civic League, 305 Sandbridge Road, Virginia Beach, noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 21 – Norfolk State University, 700 Park Avenue, Norfolk, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 21 – Christopher Newport University, 1 University Place, Newport News, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 21 – Wesley United Methodist Church, 2510 N Armistead Avenue, Hampton, 2 to 7 p.m. Nov. 21 – Virginia Beach Donor Center, 4554 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach, 2 to 7 p.m.

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“This is so nice,” said bridal consultant Erin Green at Maya Couture Bridal Salon. “I don’t have to ask about budget. We’ll just look for a wedding dress.” Maya Couture is one of the many bridal shops participating in the nation-wide Brides Across America event on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. In its sixth year, the Norfolk store continues to participate in Brides Across America by donating nearly a hundred free designer bridal gowns to military brides-to-be. Brides Across America, a national charitable organization, was formed to support and honor military members who are getting married, by giving away free wedding gowns, donated by individuals and bridal companies across the country. The cause is an effort to help alleviate the financial stress of purchasing a wedding dress. “I think it’s wonderful because a lot of people in the military don’t make a lot of money,” said 25 year-old Jessica Meoni, who got engaged to her Army fiancé during a fireworks display at Naval Base San Diego on Independence Day this past summer. “Military members are already serving their country, not for the money,” said Meoni, who also comes from a generation of Army veterans. “Things are tough in the military and I think that it is great that Brides Across America gives back to people who do so much.” Brides Across America was honored by the Joining Forces program, a national initiative to pay tribute to America’s service members and their families, which was launched by First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden in 2011. Dozens of brides from across the state of Virginia flocked to Maya Couture to find the perfect dress and inspiration for their wedding day. Compared to last year’s event, where military brides arrived days in advance and camped out in front of the bridal store to be able to

MC2 Indra Bosko Marine Corps 1st Lt. Sarah Vance, tears up after trying on her chosen wedding gown, during the Brides Across America event at Maya Couture's Bridal Salon, Nov. 11.

Things are tough in the military and I think that it is great that Brides Across America gives back to people who do so much.” -Jessica Meoni, bride-to-be

have first pick of the dresses, this year, military brides were able to register on the Brides Across America website and make an appointment at participating bridal salons in order to get a more private and personalized experience. For some brides, it was love at first sight when it came to their wedding dress. “This was the first wedding gown I put on and I was like yes…yes…yes!” said Meoni. Others, like Marines Corps 1st Lt. Sarah Vance, took her time and searched to make sure that the dress she chose was going to be the perfect wedding dress for her wedding day. “The first time I tried one it was pretty, but when the [bridal consultant] put the veil on … it was perfect,” said Vance who became emotional

after the veil was placed on her head. To help complete the wedding package, military brides also received a gift bag ﬁlled with coupons for wedding bouquets, photographers and a bridal show. Maya Warburton Holihan, owner of Maya Couture Bridal Salon, said she looks forward each year to help give military brides their fairy tale wedding. “I love romance,” said Holihan. “I love weddings. I’m a little bit of a dreamer and you dream of what your perfect [wedding] day would be like.” Over the years, Holihan’s bridal consultants have even become mother ﬁgures for some of the military brides-to-be. “The females are so appreciative and most of them don’t have their mothers here so we always end up crying or hugging each other,” said Patsy Dolby, a Maya Couture bridal consultant. Holihan said that she would like to continue the mission of celebrating Brides Across America and wishes to see more free wedding gowns donated for future military brides. “For us, it is the best time of the year,” said Holihan. “Weddings can get out of control. To see the joy in their faces, to see them walk away with a gown that they never would have imagined …let’s us know why we’re in this business.”

“We try to coordinate these events for our service members to show our appreciation, “ said Paula Moran, chief executive ofﬁcer of USO of HRCV. “A day at the zoo is always a great memory and a chance for service members to take some time off and enjoy it with their families.” “I would love to come back next year and do this again,” said Swartzenberg. “Any chance I get to spend with my family on a day like this is something no one should pass up. It was a great experience.” The mission of the USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia is to enhance the quality of life for U.S. Armed Forces personnel and their families worldwide, and to create a cooperative relationship between U.S. military communities involved or supporting civilian communities.

MCSN Justin R. Diniro Volunteers working for the United Service Organization (USO) hand out goodie bags to families at the Virginia Zoological Park.

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Kevin Harvick victorious at Phoenix to close current Sprint Cup chapter on positive note By Rick Minter Universal Uclick

With Jimmie Johnson leaving Phoenix International Raceway with a 28-point lead over Matt Kenseth and needing to ďŹ nish just 23rd in this weekâ€™s season ďŹ nale at HomesteadMiami Speedway to secure his sixth Sprint Cup title, the post-race interviews at Phoenix were more like reďŹ‚ections on the season than buildup to the ďŹ nale. Kenseth, who entered Phoenix just seven points out of the lead, struggled to a 23rd-place ďŹ nish, so his only hopes for winning the title depend on a similar â€“ and unlikely â€“ collapse by Johnson at Homestead. Kensethâ€™s post-race comments came across like a concession speech, one in which he had nothing but praise for his No. 20 Toyota team, even though heâ€™d just climbed from a car his crew was never able to get up to speed. Christa L. Thomas â€œIâ€™m obviously disappointed,â€? he said. â€œOn Kevin Harvick captured the checkered ďŹ‚ag for the win in the Sprint Cup AdvoCare 500 at Phoenix. the other hand, I couldnâ€™t be happier and more proud of my team and, man â€Ś this has been the be separating after next weekend â€“ seemed very weâ€™ve been able to accomplish and the things happy to be able to close the current chapters of that weâ€™ve been through together. Itâ€™s more of best year of my racing career, really. â€œItâ€™s been an awesome season. Youâ€™re going their lives on a positive note. Thatâ€™s especially a family conversation than it probably was a to have days like this and of course we wanted important to them after a dust-up at Martins- racing conversation.â€? Harvick said he and Childress have learned to ďŹ nish off here the last couple weeks. You ville in which Harvick was critical of Childressâ€™ grandson Ty Dillon after the two crashed in the lots of life lessons together, including during canâ€™t really just grab one race. the difďŹ cult times in 2001 when Dale Earnâ€œSome days are going to be great days, for- Camping World Truck Series race. Harvick even got emotional talking about his hardt was killed and Harvick was called on to tunately, for us, and others arenâ€™t going to be relationship with Childress, the only Cup owner take over his car. as great.â€? â€œYou always try to take those situations, and His crew chief, Jason Ratcliff, shouldered heâ€™s had for his entire career. â€œThereâ€™s no better way to go out than to you want to make your race team better, but in the blame for the carâ€™s lack of speed, and for confusion on a pit stop that cost them posi- do what weâ€™ve done this year,â€? said Harvick, the end, you want to be a better person, and you who took the lead coming to the white ďŹ‚ag as try to take those situations and apply them to tions on the track. â€œLooking back on it now, the car just wasnâ€™t race leader Carl Edwards ran out of fuel. â€œOb- what youâ€™re doing and make yourself better,â€? he responding the way that our typical Joe Gibbs viously, we went to Martinsville and I said said. â€œI think weâ€™ve been through a lot of the sitRacing cars do,â€? he said. â€œTheyâ€™re very re- things that I shouldnâ€™t have said and put ev- uations. Heâ€™s taught me a lot about being a dad.â€? Childress said heâ€™s proud of what he and Harsponsive when you make changes to them. erybody in a position that was not good, but I â€œAll in all, Iâ€™m not so sure that our team- think we had conversations about things after vick have done, on and off the track. â€œThis is just another chapter in life that weâ€™re mates didnâ€™t ďŹ ght something similar. So, I that, that probably made us closer as people, canâ€™t say itâ€™s a bad car. We just didnâ€™t push the and I think as we move forward, will probably all living,â€? he said. â€œYouâ€™ve got to be tough to hang in there and make it, and we did a lot toright button all weekend.â€? make us closer as friends. Over in the winnerâ€™s interview, Kevin Harvick â€œI think that situation really put into perspec- gether. Weâ€™ve won a lot. Weâ€™ve been through and his car owner, Richard Childress â€“ who will tive â€“ just made you think about everything that some tough times.â€?

Johnson ďŹ nishes third to stay at the top of standings By Rick Minter Universal Uclick

Points standings following the AdvoCare 500 at Phoenix International Raceway: 1. Jimmie Johnson (ďŹ nished third) 2,384 points â€“ After surviving two close calls on the track, the Phoenix pole-sitter ďŹ nished strong and heads to the season ďŹ nale needing a ďŹ nish of just 23rd to secure his sixth Sprint Cup title. â€œI really had to fall back on my dirt-driving skills racing out here in the desert all the years that I did. All those incidents were close.â€? 2. Matt Kenseth (ďŹ nished 23rd) 2,356 points â€“ His Joe Gibbs Racing crew never was able to get his No. 20 Toyota up to speed, leaving him with one of his worst performances of the season, dropping his title hopes to long shot at best. â€œIt was an unfortunate, disappointing day, but man, we did the best we could do.â€? 3. Kevin Harvick (ďŹ nished ďŹ rst) 2,350 points â€“ His lame-duck season at Richard Childress Racing is turning out to be one of his best yet. His Phoenix win was his fourth points-paying triumph of the season.

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the regular season, he has just one, a third at Martinsville, in the nine Chase races to date. He also has four ďŹ nishes outside the top 10, with Sundayâ€™s ďŹ nish his worst so far. 9. Joey Logano (ďŹ nished ninth) 2,287 points â€“ His fourth top-10 ďŹ nish in the Chase came in a race in which teamsâ€™ various pit strategies confounded even some of the participants. â€œThere was a lot of strategy, and it confused the heck out of me.â€? 10. Kurt Busch (ďŹ nished ďŹ fth) 2,285 points â€“ After four-straight ďŹ nishes outside the top 10, he bounced back with his 11th top-5 ďŹ nish of 2013. â€œItâ€™s tough we havenâ€™t won, but we have been knocking on the door.â€? 11. Ryan Newman (ďŹ nished 10th) 2,259 points â€“ His sixth top-10 ďŹ nish of the Chase could have been his ďŹ rst top-5 had he not run out of fuel while leading late in the race. 12. Kasey Kahne (ďŹ nished second) 2,252 points â€“ His runner-up ďŹ nish at Phoenix was his second in the Chase and sixth overall this season. â€œKenny (Francis, crew chief) had a great strategy throughout the race, and we got our car really good about (Lap) 150.â€? 13. Carl Edwards (ďŹ nished 21st) 2,250 points â€“ Running out of gas while leading on the next-to-last lap cost him a likely win and dropped him two positions in the standings.

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ÂŤ The Best Man Holiday After nearly 15 years apart, Taye Diggs, Nia Long, Morris Chestnut, Harold Perrineau, Terrence Howard, Sanaa Lathan, Monica Calhoun, Melissa De Sousa and Regina Hall reprise their career-launching roles in â€œThe Best Man Holiday,â€? the long-awaited next chapter to the ďŹ lm that ushered in a new era of comedy. When the college friends ďŹ nally reunite over the Christmas holidays, they will discover just how easy it is for long-forgotten rivalries and romances to be ignited.

Charlie Countryman When his late mother appears in a vision and tells him to go to Bucharest, Charlie (Shia LeBeouf) immediately boards a plane across the Atlantic. But when he meets a fellow passenger, Charlie ďŹ nds himself with another promise to fulďŹ ll. Charlie does so, and falls head over heels in love with Gabi, a beautiful musician. However, a vicious gangster has already laid claim to Gabi, and has no intention of letting her go. Determined to protect her, Charlie enters into the hallucinatory, Romanian underworld ďŹ lled with violence and, strangely enough, love.

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Thomas Rhett pushes boundaries with his country-fried debut album By Daryl Addison Great American Country | GACTV.com

Thomas Rhett’s brand of country is meant to push boundaries. The 23-year old son of singer/songwriter Rhett Akins has quickly become known along Music Row for blending a downhome drawl with country storylines and a dose of self-aware hip-hop. Rhett co-wrote Jason Aldean’s Joe Difﬁe-inspired thumper “1994” as well as Florida Georgia Line’s No. 1 hit “Round Here,” and on his ﬁrst LP, the Georgia native continues to blur the lines with a smart, country-fried debut. “It Goes Like This,” which is available now, mixes and matches styles over the course of 12 songs while continuously keeping the country boy theme. Including a few updated cuts from his 2012 self-titled EP, Rhetts’ sound ranges from down South shakers like “Whatcha Got in That Cup,” where swirling slide guitar pairs with rattling percussion, through to the starry-eyed soul and sparkling notes of the

Rhett worked with three of Nashville’s hottest producers on the project: Jay Joyce (Eric Church, Little Big Town), Michael Knox (Jason Aldean, Kelly Clarkson) and Luke Laird (Kacey Musgraves, Brett Eldredge). Though each has a distinct sonic approach,” It Goes Like This” doesn’t lose focus. In fact, Eric Church-meets-Tom Jones, “Make Me Joyce’s open atmospherics on the swampy Wanna.” Yet, as heard on the excellent “Front “All-American Middle Class White Boy” Porch Junkies (Remix),” which was co-writ- sound right at home next to Laird’s rootsy ten with the Warren Brothers, rugged and rural dial on the three-fourths-time “Sorry For Parare the ties that bind. While harmonica and tyin’.” With a sly sense of humor that’s found hick hop rhythms provide a funky beat, Rhett all over the album, Rhett sings on the latter, drops laidback rhymes like, “We just sippin’ “Dear Grandma in Georgia/Who wasn’t even moonshine watchin’ chicken fry,” as if deliv- up/Yeah, that picture wasn’t for you,” giving ering a redneck version of the classic Sugar voice to an embarrassing, yet fairly comical, Hill Gang track “Rapper’s Delight.” Many situation some are sure to have faced. country artists incorporate hip-hop inﬂuenc“It Goes Like This” is full of good times. es, but none seem to pull it off with quite the The power chord come-on “Something To same ease. Syncopated vocal performances on Do With My Hands” and slower “Here in the power ballad “Get me Some of That” and a Minute” both live for the moment. The guitar-plucked “Call me up” are half sung/half album’s best song, however, is the thoughtrapped with an easy glide. provoking “Beer with Jesus.” A song that

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In support of its recently released album “Constellation Prize,” indie rockers Carbon Leaf will make a tour stop at the Jewish Mother in Virginia Beach, Nov. 30. The band will perform two sets, with an acoustic show at 8 p.m. and an electric show at 11 p.m. Carbon Leaf, which hails from Richmond, released “Constellation Prize” on Oct. 1. It was the band’s 11th album, and explores American roots and folk, with 10 tracks ranging in tone Courtesy photo from bluegrass and Appalachia, to country, rock and some more languid, extended jams. The band’s autonomous spirit forges on in recording and producing independently from their own studio. Releasing their music directly to fans has rekindled their creative output and inspired them to release more music and with greater frequency. Since 2010, the band has released ﬁve independent albums. Blending musical traditions into their own

sound for 12 albums now, Carbon Leaf’s music can best be summed up by the title of one of their earliest releases, “Ether-Electriﬁed Porch Music.” The Carbon Leaf sound conveys an aura of warmth, punctuated by diverse instruments including mandolin, upright bass, ﬁddle, penny whistle, banjo, cello, peddle steel, accordion, acoustic and electric guitars, bodhrán and bagpipes. Now, in their 20th year of award-winning recording, this Richmond quintet is consistently traversing America with their nonstop touring schedule, bringing with them an impressive portfolio of achievements, as they continue to produce a steady stream of new music coupled with energetic live-shows throughout North America. View the enthralling live show and some behind-the-scenes footage at www.carbonleaf.com/media/. For more information, visit www.ewishmother.com/VB/index or www.carbonleaf.com.

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When it comes to nutrition and avoiding weight gain, my motto is keep it simple and easy.” -Alicia Rodriguez, corporate registered dietician at Life Time - The Health Way of Life Company

Who doesn’t love the smell of a warm kitchen during the holidays? They’re designed around food and bringing family, old friends and new friends together. However, holidays can also be a detriment to your healthy lifestyle and cause you to lose your focus through the end of the year. But they don’t have to. “Think of fall as the perfect time to reassess the state of your health and prep for the challenges of the holiday season,” says Alicia Rodriguez, corporate registered dietician at Life Time – The Health Way of Life Company. “When it comes to nutrition and avoiding weight gain, my motto is keep it simple and easy.” Here are some tips to help you do the same. Bulk up your plate with protein and vegetables – The side dishes at most holiday meals are often as good as the turkey or ham, but stuffing and mashed potatoes aren’t the best way to ﬁll your plate. One way to avoid-weight gain is to build your plate with protein. This should

be easy since holiday dinners revolve around meat. Second, ﬁll your plate with side dishes that include vegetables. You may have a little spot left on your plate – use this space for your “indulgence.” When you look at your plate, the goal is that the majority is still providing you with good nutrients and reduced carbohydrates. Use the “fork” trick – Many of us go back for seconds, and even third helpings at holiday meals. This year, focus on asking yourself if you’re enjoying your food. To help you answer this question, use the fork trick. Once you take a bite of food, place your fork down on the plate and let it go. Chew your food, swallow and then pick it up again. The key to this trick is letting go of the fork. This will remind you to slow down, enjoy your food and converse with friends and family. Avoid the clean plate club – Growing up, many of us were always told “You can’t leave the table until you ﬁnish everything on your plate” and inevitably, we spent many nights sitting alone at the dinner table. These days, Rodriguez advises her clients to eat until they are full and, if their plate is not clean, it’s OK.

Focus on one plate of food, slow down and be careful not to overeat. Overfeeding is never really a healthy thing to do. Share your dessert with a loved one – After a satisfying meal, it is hard to avoid the sweet smells of pumpkin or warm apple pie. If you choose not to skip dessert, share a small slice with a loved one or new friend. If you are hosting, designate one family member to bring dessert to limit the endless selection of pies and reduce the urge to over indulge. Make like a turkey and trot out the door – Start your holiday with a new tradition this year and gather the family to do something active. Take a walk to a local park, put together a family friendly ﬂag football game, rake the leaves up in the yard (and jump into them) or encourage the family to sign up for a run/ walk event such as the Life Time Turkey Day 5K or Commitment Day 2014. Holidays are a time to be thankful for family, friends and everything in between. Savor the moment, really take time to taste your food, get out and have some fun, and avoid the-holiday weight gain.

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No one disputes that exercise provides a host of health benefits, from helping control weight to improving cardiovascular functions. But exercising in the wrong footwear can cause more harm than good, especially since foot health is integral to overall well-being. “To get the most out of your workout or from playing a favorite sport, it’s imperative to choose the right footwear for the type of exercise you’ll engage in,” says Dr. Matthew Garoufalis, a podiatrist and president of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). “Improper footwear can lead to irritation and injury.” Foot or ankle sprains and fractures are the most common types of injuries related to exercise and footwear. The type of exercise or sport you prefer can influence the type of injury you could experience. In general for example, foot and ankle sprains and fractures are more common among football players, while basketball players may suffer more ankle sprains and runners experience stress fractures to feet or ankles. APMA offers some guidance on how to avoid foot injury while exercising: ■ Always warm up before exercise. Just as you stretch to warm up leg and arm muscles, your feet need to warm up gradually too. ■ If you experience foot pain while exercising or engaging in physical activity, stop immediately. Foot pain is not normal and you shouldn’t feel any when you exercise. If pain persists even after you stop your workout, see a podiatrist. ■ Always wear supportive shoes that are appropriate for the type of physical activity you’re engaging in. Choosing the right footwear can help ensure you minimize the risk of injury and enjoy a more productive and comfortable workout. When choosing workout or sports footwear, keep these pointers in mind: ■ Choose a running shoe based on your foot type: low/flat arch, normal arch or high arch. You can find a graphic of what each foot type looks like on the APMA website. If you have a low or no arch, you need a supportive shoe designed for stability and motion-control. Normal arched feet require a shoe with a balance of stability and cushioning to help absorb shock when your feet meet the ground. For people with high arches, a cushioned running shoe with a softer midsole and more flexibility compensates for the poor natural shock absorption of the higher arch.

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