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Justin Thompson, left, and 2-year-old Harmony Thompson, wait on the pier for Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Vatriesa Chillous, as the guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely pulls into port following a deployment, Nov. 18. Gravely was deployed for nine months, travelling more than 45,000 nautical miles, conducting exercises with U.S. Special Operations Forces and naval forces from Israel, Greece, France, Great Britain and Egypt. For more photos from Pilot photographer Rich-Joesph Facun, visit http:// goo.gl/UnUwBj.

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Lt. Cmdr. David Clark, the goalkeeper for the Ike Warriors soccer team, dives to save a strike during a soccer match between teams from USS Dwight D. Eisenhower and the Norfolk Police Department at Capt. Slade Cutter Park in Norfolk.

Wounded Warriors focus on recovery through Safe Harbor By MC1(SW/AW) Molly A. Burgess The Flagship military editor

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Ike soccer team plays Norfolk police By MCSN Sarah Horne USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Public Affairs

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A team of Sailors assigned to USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) played a friendly soccer match against Norfolk Police Department United Soccer Club at Capt. Slade Cutter Park in Norfolk, Nov. 15.

Although the “Ike Warriors” lost to the Norfolk P.D. team 5-0, Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Oliver Freeman, the “Ike Warriors” assistant coach, said that the ﬁnal score wasn’t all that important. “The aim was to go out there, make friends and have a good time,” Freeman said. “That’s what this game was all about.”

Norfolk Police Department team member Mikhail Angstrom, who, along with Freeman, organized the event, said they intend to make the match the ﬁrst of many between the Eisenhower soccer team and the police. “We would love for this to be the beginning of something,” Angstrom said. “I think it’ll show the community that we care about the military and the people who live and work in the city.”

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THIRD ANNUAL DIABETES BOOT CAMP IMPROVES PATIENT CARE By MC1(SW/AW) Steven J. Web Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Public Affairs

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Naval Medical Center Portsmouth’s third annual Diabetes Boot Camp on Nov. 7, drew the most registered patients so far, with 155 people registered for the event and even more walking in. The boot camp gives “one-stop

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shopping” for diabetic patients who need to get all their annual diabetic tests done at one time or need more information about managing their diabetes. In all, staff performed 99 foot and 44 diabetes retinal exams and diabetes educators counseled 102 patients. “It is difﬁcult, as a working person, to take the time off for the multiple appointments,”

said Carmina Bautista, a diabetes nurse in the Endocrinology Clinic and co-organizer of the boot camp. “I have regular patients who come to the boot camp, because they can get their eye exam, immunizations and annual tests done instead of having them done in different visits.”

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THE DOCTOR IS IN THE HOUSE ONBOARD THE TR A slip and fall down a ladderwell is one thing, but a full-scale mass casualty is quite a different story. Either way, Medical department aboard USSTheodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) remains prepared to respond quickly.

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Navy Wounded Warrior – Safe Harbor is the Navy’s organization for coordinating the non-medical care of seriously wounded, ill and injured Sailors and Coast Guardsmen, and providing resources and support to their families. With individually tailored assistance, the program is designed to optimize the success of the Wounded Warriors’ recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration and allow the service member and their families to focus on recovery without distractions. According to Lt. Justin Short, Mid-Atlantic, N95 regional director for Navy Wounded Warrior – Safe Harbor, you do not have to be wounded during combat to qualify for enrollment in the program. “About 50 percent of our patients are cancer patients, but it’s not a guaranteed enrollment, it’s always on a case-by-case basis,” said Short. “PTSD, on the other hand, is a guaranteed enrollment.” According to the Navy Wounded Warrior website, any Wounded Warrior is eligible. The Navy deﬁnes a “Wounded Warrior” as a Sailor or Coast Guardsman that has a serious illness or injury requiring long-term care that may result in a Medical Evaluation Board/Physical Evaluation Board (MEB/PEB) to determine ﬁtness for duty. Support is not limited to combat injuries; Navy Wounded Warriors also assists those battling serious illnesses or who are

Courtesy photo In Fiscal Year 2013, Navy Wounded Warrior – Safe Harbor offered employment and education assistance to 321 enrollees and their caregivers.

injured in accidents. Navy Wounded Warrior – Safe Harbor enrollment consideration is given to individuals suffering from casualties from Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)/Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF)/Operation New Dawn (OND) casualties (with the exception of those wounded in combat operations prior to 2001), shipboard and training accidents, liberty accidents and serious illnesses. Short said that in the Hampton Roads, there are a total of 88 personnel currently enrolled in the program and once enrolled, it is for long-term. In addition, Navy Wounded Warrior – Safe Harbor provides transition support; enrollment does not conclude when a service member is discharged from a medical treatment facility, nor when they are medically retired.

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FIREARMS AWARENESS As an active duty service member, owning a registered ﬁrearm is not an illegal act, but what you do with that ﬁrearm can change that completely.

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS The Grand Illumination Parade is scheduled for Nov. 23 in Norfolk, and the Holiday Lights along the Virginia Beach boardwalk will run from Nov. 22 through Jan. 1.

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Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Eric Chiarito, left, and Marine Sgt. Jonathan Thornton, load supplies onto a forklift at Tacloban Air Base in support of Operation Damayan. The George Washington Carrier Strike Group and the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade are assisting the Philippine government in response to the aftermath of typhoon Haiyan.

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Commissaries to begin scanning patronsâ€™ ID cards Press Release Defense Commissary Agency

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Cashiers at military commissaries soon will begin scanning customersâ€™ Defense Department ID cards as part of the checkout process, Defense Commissary Agency ofďŹ cials said. The commissary at Fort Lee, Va., where DeCA has its headquarters, became the ďŹ rst store to scan ID cards, Oct. 22, as the ďŹ rst part of a rollout throughout the agency that began Nov. 10, and will be completed by mid-January, ofďŹ cials said. Noting that commissary shoppers are used to showing their ID cards to establish their eligibility to use the stores, ofďŹ cials explained that by scanning the ID at checkout, DeCA no longer will need to maintain any personal information on customers in

its computer systems, such as the system used for customers who write checks. Scanning also will help to improve the commissary beneďŹ t for all patrons, said Joseph H. Jeu, DeCA director and CEO. â€œIn addition to verifying customers as authorized commissary patrons, weâ€™ll gain information that will give us a better understanding of our patrons, allowing the agency to provide the commissary beneďŹ t more effectively and efďŹ ciently,â€? he said. Cross-referenced with other Defense Department data, the scan data will give DeCA useful information about patron usage by military service, ofďŹ cials said, along with customer demographics that do not identify speciďŹ c personal data of an individual. This eventually will help the agency identify shopping

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U.S. Navy photo A Navy family unloads their shopping cart while purchasing groceries at the Navy Commissary just outside Naval Air Station Oceana.

needs and preferences and will also allow more accurate reporting to the military services on commissary use, ofďŹ cials said. The demographic information DeCA will use is strictly limited to card ID number, rank, military status, branch of service, age, household size, and ZIP codes of residence and duty station, DeCA ofďŹ cials emphasized, adding that the agency will not be using any personal information such as names, addresses or phone numbers. â€œThe methods, processes and information weâ€™ll use will not compromise our customersâ€™ privacy â€“ they can be sure of that,â€? Jeu said. â€œWeâ€™re putting technology to work

â– when The new policy has already begun to roll out and will be completed by mid-January.

to better understand our customers and ensure the commissary beneďŹ t continues to remain relevant to them now and in the future.â€? The Defense Commissary Agency operates a worldwide chain of grocery stores for military personnel, retirees and their families. Authorized patrons purchase items at cost plus a 5 percent surcharge, which covers the costs of building new commissaries and modernizing existing ones.

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MCSN Ellen Long Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), observe a painting by Information Specialist 1st Class Brett Winn, during Lincoln’s Native American Heritage Month Fair.

MC2 Sean Hurt Sailors carry a stretcher during the damage control Olympics aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt. Every department aboard Roosevelt participated in the event, which focused on medical and damage control knowledge, as well as hands-on training.

THE DOCTOR IS IN THE HOUSE ONBOARD THE TR By MC3(SW/AW) John P. Kotara II USS Theodore Roosevelt Public Affairs

USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT, AT SEA

A slip and fall down a ladderwell is one thing, but a full-scale mass casualty is quite a different story. Either way, Medical department aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) remains prepared to respond quickly. Medical is always ready for the unexpected and Sailors assigned to the department constantly train for any scenario that might occur. “During a typical medical emergency, everything stops,” said Hos-

Lincoln Sailors participate in Native American heritage fair By MCSN Ellen Long USS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs

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MC2 Sean Hurt Master Chief Machinist’s Mate Preston Whitlock encourages Sailors during the damage control Olympics aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71).

pital Corpsman 1st Class Bernard Morales, “We utilize a lot of personnel in our department and work with Weapons and Security to make sure the patient is taken to where he or she needs to go.” General Quarters (GQ), a set of ﬁreﬁghting, damage control and emergency drills, is the epitome of game time for Medical. Medical’s performance during the simulated scenarios of GQ can be the difference between life and death during a crisis. Corpsmen, stationed throughout the ship, respond to events as they unfold, honing their lifesaving

skills. “Everyone plays a vital role,” said Morales. “Whether it is triage, hanger bay or ﬁrst responders in the operation room, everyone plays a fundamental role that serves a major purpose.” According to Morales, the cohesiveness of the department is what makes it so effective. “From my experience, this is the fastest ship I have been on in regards to learning to deal with the scenarios,” said Morales, “We have a great team here, and I can’t stress that enough.”

Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) learned about the Native American culture during a Native American Heritage Fair organized by the ships Diversity Council, Nov. 13. Capt. Randall Peck, Lincoln’s executive ofﬁcer, spoke about the importance of learning about other cultures. “Each ethnicity and diversity group brings something special to a team because of who they are,” said Peck. “So taking time out to celebrate what each one brings to our team is important because it helps us realize why we’re strong.” November is Native American Heritage Month, recognizing the traditions and ancestry of Native Americans. Lt. Kimberley Temple, ﬁrst lieutenant aboard Lincoln, said she was trained to be a Shaman from age two. “I’ve been practicing Shamanism my whole life,” said Temple. “It means I’m very in tune with nature

and I’m a spiritual healer.” Temple led the ceremony with a list of many accomplishments made by the Native American community followed by a traditional Shaman prayer. Lt. j.g. Eric Gonzalez, Lincoln’s diversity ofﬁcer, said observances like the Native American Heritage Fair are important because they promote cultural awareness onboard the ship and give Sailors an open forum to celebrate their diversity. “I joined the Diversity Council to encourage Sailors to learn from each other’s backgrounds, cultures and differences,” said Gonzalez. “I believe celebrating each other’s differences together, unites our Navy.” This year’s theme for Native American Heritage Month is “Guiding Our Destiny” with Heritage and Traditions, which encourages the nation to reﬂect and celebrate the cultures, histories and traditions of the indigenous peoples of North America, including parts of Alaska and the island state of Hawaii.

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New Zealand Navy rejoins warfare forum By MC2(SW/AW) Josue Escobosa Naval Surface Force Atlantic Public Affairs

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Emphasizing the importance of strategic partnerships, New Zealand naval forces recently joined military members from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia for the annual Maritime Warfare Centre Forum (MWCF), with the goal of improving cooperation between the seafaring nations. Participating in the conference for the ﬁrst time, New Zealand, which has been involved with similar Army and Marine Corps efforts, is resuming naval interoperability and participation in at-sea and from-the-sea operations, after being diminished for 30 years. During the week-long event held at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek – Fort Story, the group addressed topics leading to an acceptable degree of commonality in tactics and procedures that will enable the easy integration of individual units into combined or joint forces. What has worked in peacekeeping efforts, for example, will now be a springboard to

Five members, five friends and five eyes, all working towards the same goal.” -Capt. Mark Harris, about the forum sea-based operations, such as the upcoming Rim of the Pacific exercise, the largest multinational exercise in the world. “Five members, five friends and five eyes, all working towards the same goal,” said Capt. Mark Harris, U.S. Navy and director, Surface Tactical Development Group. A prime example of this improved teamwork is the goal for increased cooperation on humanitarian assis-

tance and disaster relief in the Asia-Pacific region among other major conference topics. Recent examples include the U.S.-led exercise, Pacific Partnership, and the New Zealand-led exercise, Tropic Twilight, which demonstrated both countries’ abilities to work together in the interest of those in the area. “Maritime warfare is what defines us as Navies,” said Cmdr. Matt Williams, Royal

MC2 Josue L. Escobosa Members from, New Zealand, United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia meet during the annual Maritime Warfare Centre Forum (MWCF). MWCF is a conference with the goal of improving cooperation between the seafaring nations.

New Zealand Naval Attaché. “The MWCF provides a fantastic opportunity to share, collaborate and test tactics with our partners.” The United States and New Zealand have demonstrated

a strong, vital friendship which has led to signiﬁcant accomplishments in expanding defense cooperation between their nations since the Washington Declaration was signed last year. It reafﬁrms

the Wellington Declaration of November 2010, which established a new United States-New Zealand strategic partnership to shape future practical cooperation and political dialogue.

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U.S. Navy photo Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), run a 5K in the ship’s hangar bay, Nov. 3

TR Sailors enjoy morning run at sea By MC2 Gregory White USS Theodore Roosevelt Public Affairs

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Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) participated in a 5K run held in the ship’s hangar bay, Nov. 3. Originally scheduled to be on the carrier’s flight deck, high winds forced the run inside. Despite the location change, Sailors from various departments met in the ship’s hangar bay and ran their hearts out. “It’s great that we have something like this,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) 2nd Class Jaime M. Vittorio, a 5K participant. “It allows people to come together and motivate each other. Even though we just finished one PRT, another is right around the corner.” Morale, Welfare and Recreation hosted the 5K, which began at 8 a.m. and concluded when the last runner crossed the finish line. During the run, MWR played music through a loud speaker system as the runners made their rounds. Theodore Roosevelt is underway conducting training in effort to be ready to forward deploy when needed.

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Wounded Warrior Care made signiﬁcant strides in the past decade By Patty Babb Navy Wounded Warrior – Safe Harbor

More than two years ago, Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Tyler Burdick, had resigned himself to a future as an amputee. Burdick was wounded in Afghanistan July 2010 when his armored vehicle struck a roadside bomb, resulting in serious injuries to both of his feet. Throughout the next yearand-a-half, he underwent multiple limb-salvage efforts, but he continued to struggle with pain and limited mobility. In October 2011, he was fitted with new, cutting-edge braces – Intrepid Dynamic Exoskeletal Orthoses – at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) in Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The braces completely redefined his abilities and allowed him to keep his limbs. Now retired, Burdick is part of the U.S. Paralympics Snowboarding National Team. He will travel to Landgraaf, Netherlands, for the first world cup competition of the season, Nov. 21-22. “I decided if I was able to get back on a snowboard, then I would consider myself recovered, and I wouldn’t feel disabled anymore,” Burdick said. November marks Warrior Care Month, a time to honor the service and sacrifices of seriously wounded, ill and injured service members like Burdick. It also is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of those who provide medical and non-medical care to Wounded Warriors at bedside, during rehabilitation, and throughout their transition back to active duty or to civilian life. During the past 12 years of war, more than 51,000 service members have been wounded in action. Tens of thousands of other service members have been diagnosed with serious illnesses or experienced injuries in training, shipboard or liberty accidents. As a result, the past decade has witnessed tremendous advancements in military medicine. For example, on the battlefield, the military has begun using blood components to prevent potentially fatal hemorrhaging and clots. In 2009, QuikClot Combat Gauze – which has been credited with saving many lives on the battlefield – was named one of the “Top Ten Greatest Inventions of 2008” by the U.S. Army Materiel Command. Also, after experiencing serious trauma in a war zone, service members are quickly evacuated by air to a combat support hospital. During the past decade, the crews and equipment aboard medevac helicopters have become increasingly skilled and

Lt. Mike Fallon Members of Team Navy/Team Coast Guard practice for the 2012 Warrior Games. The 35 warrior athletes are participating as Team Navy/Coast Guard, sponsored by Navy Safe Harbor, the Navy and Coast Guard’s Wounded Warrior support program, a key component of the Department of the Navy’s 21st Century Sailor and Marine initiative.

Courtesy photo Navy Electronics Technician 3rd Class Sean Keller, who was injured in a motorcycle accident earlier this year, participates in physical therapy exercises at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth.

sophisticated. Experts estimate that, if service members do not succumb to their wounds while en route to a hospital, they have approximately a 95 percent chance of survival. “War and conflicts drive military medicine to develop new techniques to address medical challenges in the most effective manner,” says Cmdr. David Shapiro, MC, medical officer at Navy Wounded Warrior (NWW) – Safe Harbor. NWW is the Navy’s Wounded Warrior support program. “Historically, this has also driven advancement of medical care in the civilian sector, which utilizes what is learned from the military.” In 2008 – in response to the large number of burn casualties from improvised explosive devices in theater – the military implemented new firesafety procedures, and innovative treatments, such as replacing burned skin with new-growth or spray-on skin, have been investigated and adopted. More than 1,600 service members have lost one or more limbs in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, and many

online To learn more about Wounded Warrior care, contact the Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery visit www.med.navy.mil/bumed. To learn more about Warrior Care Month or NWW, visit http:// safeharbor.navylive.dodlive.mil or call (855) NAVP WWP (628-9997).

more have lost limbs in motor vehicle and other accidents. When a service member loses a limb, he or she is sent to one of three rehabilitation centers – BAMC, Naval Medical Center San Diego or Walter Reed National Military Medical Center – where every available tool is deployed to support recovery. Cutting-edge technology is used in sophisticated gait labs and biomechanics labs, such as braincontrolled prosthetic arms or the leg braces used by Burdick. “We have seen marked advancements in prosthetics, as well as PTSD and TBI – which has garnered

a great deal of interest in the pediatric and organized sports communities – in military medicine over the last decade,” said Shapiro. “Ultimately this will lead to better care for all patients faced with these challenges.” Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) has been called one of the signature injuries of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. However, many service members sustain TBIs in shipboard falls and motor vehicle accidents, as well. More than 275,000 service members have been diagnosed with mild, moderate or severe TBIs since 2000. Several programs have stood up during the past decade to assess and care for these service members, including Navy Medicine’s Wounded, Ill and Injured Program and the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICOE). They are conducting research, exploring new therapies and improving assessment methods. Likewise, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is now more easily identifiable and less stigmatized, and promising new treatment methods have surfaced. In addition to traditional therapy, service dogs, acupuncture and expressive arts are shown to help Wounded Warriors with PTSD recover. The NICOE, for example, draws from the best of western medicine, complementary and alternative approaches and mind-body skills to treat PTSD. “When I think about what it was like when I was first diagnosed with PTSD, and then I compare it to now, and the things I am able to do, it’s pretty amazing,” said Lt. Chet Frith, who was diagnosed with PTSD in 2011, after returning from a one-year deployment to Iraq as an Individual Augmentee. “The key is first accepting it, and then seeking help. To me, that was

the biggest struggle. Once you accept it, there are a lot of resources out there,” he added. Frith currently is a NWW nonmedical care manager stationed at Naval Hospital Jacksonville, supporting other seriously wounded, ill and injured service members located throughout Navy Region Southeast. Programs like NWW, which was established in 2008, are now providing the high quality non-medical care – from assisting with pay and personnel issues, to sharing employment and education resources – to Wounded Warriors and their families. “Military treatment facilities are providing expert restorative and rehabilitative care for Wounded Warriors on the battleﬁeld and beyond,” said NWW Director Capt. Steve Hall. “Wounded Warrior support programs like NWW address their nonmedical needs, allowing Wounded Warriors and their families to focus on recovery without distractions.” For example, all enrollees in NWW are encouraged to make adaptive athletics a key component of their recovery and rehabilitation efforts. In addition to promoting physical healing, athletics give service members feelings of team unity and purpose. In showcasing the abilities of Wounded Warriors, adaptive athletics events also can encourage some Wounded Warriors to take the next steps in their recovery journeys. “After meeting Wounded Warriors [at an adaptive athletics event] who understood and shared my struggles, my feelings towards amputation shifted 180 degrees,” said Chief Yeoman Javier Rodriguez Santiago, who was injured in a motorcycle accident in 2011. This summer, after more than a year of multiple surgeries, he elected to amputate his leg. “All in all, amputation was the best decision for me. Being ambulatory again feels great, and I love feeling tall once more,” he added.

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scored twice in ﬁrst half, three in second for win Continued from front Norfolk Police Chief Michael Goldsmith said he was delighted to see his police department play an organized match against a Navy team for the ﬁrst time. “It’s great to see our guys out there, our men and women playing against the folks from the Eisenhower,” Goldsmith said. “I think it’s a great way for the police department and the Navy to build some camaraderie. We are very supportive of the Navy, we’re

very happy to participate in this, and we look forward to having another game.” The police department team scored their first two goals in the first half and netted three in the second to secure the decisive win. Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Brian Bowick said he was proud of his team regardless of the final score. “It was great sportsmanship,” Bowick said. “Everybody played well and kept it clean. I look forward to the next time we play them.”

MC1 Steven J. Web Participants of the third annual Diabetes Boot Camp get foot checks as part of the event.

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free tests, vaccines Continued from front This year, there were new additions to the boot camp, to include Cardiology, Nephrology, Bariatric Surgery and Dental Surgery clinics offering detailed information about how their respective medical specialty ﬁts into the health care needs of diabetics. They joined representatives from Endocrinology, Ophthalmology, Immunizations, Podiatry clinics, as well as Population Health, and the laboratory. “We were very glad to be a part of it,” said Lt. Cmdr. Kathleen Caffrey, associate director of the Cardiology Clinic. “It is a great learning tool, not only for patients, but for newer staff as well. We gave them information about how diabetes can affect circulation and heart health.” The boot camp was in the Endocrinology Clinic and offered A1c kidney checks and blood and urine tests and ﬂu and pneumonia vaccines. Ven-

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Sailors from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Expeditionary Support Unit 2 (EODESU2) hosted five international supply officers during a logistic exhibit at Joint Expeditionary Base Little CreekFort Story, in Virginia Beach, Nov. 6. The visit was organized to educate and familiarize foreign officers with a logistics background, with the support EODESU2 provides, as part of a nineweek supply course that takes the students from their residency in Newport, R.I. to various logistic bases. “We have officers in attendance from Malaysia, Singapore, Kuwait, Greece, and Saudi Arabia,” said Timothy Korte, a Navy Supply Corps School official. “This benefits the officers as they will take what they’ve learned back to their respective militaries and use it to enhance their logistics bases.”

MC2 Jared Aldape Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Expeditionary Support Unit 2 (EODESU 2) hosted foreign ofﬁcers during a logistic exhibit of the commands systems and tools used by EOD.

“We were looking forward to hosting these ofﬁcers. We never want to miss a chance to interact with the international community, to have the chance to develop and strengthen our ties every chance we get,” said Lt. Cmdr. Mark Milus, EODESU2 supply ofﬁcer. “We can show the students what we do well, so that we can learn from one another and all do our jobs better.”

Milus goes on to explain that the operational relationship Navy logistics has with the EOD community is an ever changing exchange between warfighting capability and the needs of the mission. “What we bring to the table is that we allow the operators out there to be just that, and we handle all the logistic functions for them here. We have the experts on hand to do the job, so they can concentrate on what they do best which is the EOD fight.” During the visit, students had the opportunity to interact with a variety of tools utilized by EOD to include diving components used to complete underwater missions. As the tour concluded, the students took the opportunity to talk with Sailors. “I would say that the Supply Course and visit to this compound has benefited me by introducing me to many new systems and equipment,” said Hasfenizam Hashim, a student and captain in the Malaysian Air Force.

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USMAP website updates simplify the process for civilian credentials The United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP) announced website updates Nov. 14, simplifying the process for Sailors working toward civilian credentials by documenting their daily work. » see B5

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U.S. military assets have as of early Nov. 17, delivered approximately 655,000 pounds of relief supplies provided by the U.S. Agency for International Development since the start of Operation Damayan, the relief effort in support of the government of the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda.

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■ photos from the ground Sailors ﬁll containers with fresh water (center photo) using a water puriﬁcation system. The containers were loaded onto helicopters and transported ashore and given to civilians (top photo) in support of Operation Damayan. Sailors were also there to assist Filipinos with relief supplies (bottom).

Operations Specialist 2nd Class Adam Darisse takes aim with a 9 mm pistol during a qualifying shoot aboard the Ticonderoga-class guidedmissile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63).

Navy and Coast Guard Wounded Warriors honored at special events By Patty Babb Navy Wounded Warrior - Safe Harbor

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Seriously wounded, ill and injured Sailors and Coast Guardsmen were celebrated at the Bob Woodruff Foundation Stand Up for Heroes gala in New York City and the Navy Safe Harbor Foundation Veterans Day luncheon in Arlington, Va., Nov. 6 All of the service members honored at the events are enrolled in Navy Wounded Warrior (NWW) – Safe Harbor, a Fleet and Family Readiness program that has assisted nearly 2,500 Wounded Warriors nationwide. Two Sailors wounded in combat, who were accompanied by their mothers at the event, enjoyed an evening of laughs and music at the seventh annual Stand Up for Heroes event. During the star-studded event, the NWW enrollees rubbed elbows with celebrities, political leaders, corporate executives, and members of the media. “To all of the military families here tonight, we want you to know that we’re going to do everything we can to lift up programs like this one

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Courtesy photo Serious illness or injury can profoundly impact that way of life, often conﬁning a service member to a hospital bed and signiﬁcantly altering his/her physical capabilities. Adaptive athletic reconditioning provides Wounded Warriors opportunities to participate in rehabilitative activities outside the traditional therapy setting.

and to make sure that you feel this country’s gratitude every single day,” said First Lady Michelle Obama, who addressed the event attendees alongside Dr. Jill Biden in a video message. “And not just in words, but in meaningful ways that make a real difference in your lives.” The Stand Up for Heroes gala was co-hosted by the Bob Woodruff Foundation and the New York Comedy Festival, and it featured performances by Bill Cosby, Jim Gafﬁgan, Jerry Seinfeld, Bruce Springsteen, Jon Stewart, and Roger Waters. It took place at The Theater

at Madison Square Garden. Previous Stand Up for Heroes events have raised more than $16 million to support Wounded Warriors and their families. More than 10 Sailors and Coast Guardsmen, and their caregivers, were honored, Nov. 7, at the fourth annual Navy Safe Harbor Foundation Veterans Day luncheon at the Army Navy Country Club. Rep. Rob Wittman, chairman of the House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee, served as the keynote speaker.

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FIREARM POLICIES: WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR YOU? ■ all hands be aware According to the instruction, all hands share responsibility for adhering to regulations pertaining to the registration, transportation, and storage of ﬁrearms in the AOR.

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As an active duty service member, owning a registered firearm is not an illegal act, but what you do with that firearm can change that completely. As a member of the armed services, it is important to always know military rules and regulations, and knowing the regulations in regards to firearms is no exception. Although the policies of possessing and owning a firearm has not changed since April 2010 when the Navy announced a modification to firearm storage in the Navy Physical Security and

Law enforcement Program in NAVADMIN 196/10, it is always good practice to understand all existing policies and procedures. “The rules are in place to ensure things are safe,” said Capt. Kirk R. Hibbert, Commander, Navy Region MidAtlantic Operations and Safety Officer. “Just like anything we do, on the flight deck, on board ships, in the power plants, we put procedures in place to make sure people don’t get hurt.” According to CNRMA instruction 5820.2 a firearm is any device which, when operated, propels an object (to exclude bows and arrows)

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Everyday Heroes – our Veterans By Sara Jane Arnett Military Spouse Contributor

We are very fortunate to have the opportunity to live among real-life heroes, our Veterans. However, I never fully appreciated the fact that these heroes were embedded in my own family’s heritage – great grandfathers and grandfathers, great uncles, uncles and cousins. All military branches were represented in which our family served, but most importantly wars and conflicts such as World War I and World War II, the Korean Conflict and Vietnam were fought by our family’s finest. These everyday heroes embody the true meaning of why we revere Veterans Day across the world. My Granddaddy Hart wasn’t a man of many words. Most every time we visited our grandparent’s rural farm home in western Ken-

tucky, Granddaddy sat at the end of the enormously long kitchen table playing checkers and smoking Camel non-ﬁltered cigarettes. Their home always smelt of good country cooking because Grandma Hart always seemed to be working either in the kitchen, harvesting vegetables from their garden or frying homemade peach pies! Granddaddy never mentioned his military service during World War II, but we knew that his time in the Army was a timeless energy source of strength and pride. The day we celebrated Granddaddy and Grandma Hart’s 40th wedding anniversary was when we met his other family – his military band of brothers who ﬂew in from all across the states to show their love and support. Robert “Garland” Hart served with the 82nd Airborne as an Infantryman during World War II.

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Courtesy photo Robert “Garland” Hart served with the 82nd Airborne as an Infantryman during World War II.

Harsh realities of the bitter living conditions for service members to include sub-zero temperatures were their realities. Our troops and allies were forced to deal without adequate resources or supplies which were widespread during World War II in combat zones. All of our troops experienced an endless list of obstacles during their tours in Europe, but the hardest memory to live with was surviving fallen comrades. Our

By Brett Ives NAS Oceana FFSC Financial Educator

The holiday season is upon us, and if you find yourself still paying for last year’s presents and festivities, we have some tips to help you to avoid taking on more debt in order to spread cheer this year. The first step to planning for the holiday season, and everyday living for that matter, is to have a spending plan. I will note that we offer classes on “Developing Your Spending Plan” and “How to Survive the Holidays Financially” at your local Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC). Sit down and review your LES and pay statements, then list and analyze all of your expenses for each month. If you need a budget worksheet, ask FFSC or your Command Financial Specialist (CFS) for a copy. An FFSC Financial Educator or your CFS can sit down with you and your spouse to assist in developing your personal plan. Another very helpful tool is “The Cost of Our Happy Holidays” worksheet, available by visiting your local FFSC office or call to receive a PDF via e-mail. This sheet acts as a guide to assist you with planning and tracking your holiday spending by listing all of your loved ones who you plan to gift. This sheet also allows you to set a limit on your spending for each person on your list, and it provides tracking of expenses from decorations, wrapping paper and a Christmas tree, to holiday cards, travel, and postage expenses. Just as Santa creates a list, you too should make a list and stick to it; no unnecessary or unplanned extras should be bought on impulse.

family was blessed to have granddaddy’s life spared during World War II and we knew it was because of the bonds among his own band of brothers that fueled their collective will to live. The observation of Veterans Day gives Americans the opportunity to celebrate the bravery and sacriﬁce of all U.S. veterans. Sadly enough, some Americans don't know why we commemorate our veterans on Nov. 11. However, it is imperative that all Americans know the history of Veterans Day so that we can honor our current and former service members properly with the dignity and respect they truly deserve. We encourage all, especially military family members, to rally behind our everyday heroes and get to know the true accounts of stories during our surviving veterans’ service to our country. To one of the many veterans in our family, the late Garland Hart, we salute your sacriﬁce and admire your honor. To all Veterans – You are admired and respected not only on Veterans Day, but all year round. We salute you, now and always.

Everywhere you shop you should always ask if a military discount is offered. Many retailers will not offer these discounts unless you ask, and you may be surprised to find small businesses or those away from military installations may offer a discount just because you asked. Take advantage of price matching. The NEX offers Holiday Layaway through December 15th and price matching, including select internet sites: Target, Walmart, Best Buy, Sears, Toys R Us, Babies R Us, and Amazon (excluding marketplace). There is a 14 Day Price Guarantee: Simply bring in a current, local competitor’s ad for an identical item (same brand, size, manufacturer, and model number) and they will match the price! The major advantage is that you will not have to pay tax, so even a small price match is worth it for the fact that you will benefit from the sales tax savings. Research items before you buy them. One way to do this is to scan a barcode with your smartphone to price shop by instantly comparing the price to other retailers. Check your phone’s app store for a QR/barcode reader app. The final word of advice I will offer is to begin planning for next year’s holiday season right away. This can be accomplished by analyzing your expenses after this holiday season, and beginning a holiday savings account where you take your total holiday expenditures, divide the amount by twelve, and put that amount away each month. When the next holiday shopping season arrives, you will have the money needed to take care of all your holiday expenses while avoiding new debt.

November honors sacriﬁces, contributions of military families By Terri Moon Cronk American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON

Service members’ families also serve the nation and are the force behind the total force, a senior Defense Department official said Nov. 13. “Our military members are as effective as they can be because of the support their families provide them,” Barbara Thompson, director of DOD’s office of family policy and children and youth told American Forces Press Service and the Pentagon Channel. “[DOD] wants to make sure the people who are important in the lives of our service members – spouses, children, parents, partners, aunts, uncles, siblings and cousins – are part of the military family.” Military Family Month recognizes the sacrifices and contributions that family members make for national security, Thompson said, adding that it’s important for families to know the country appreciates their tireless efforts to support their service members and communities. During Military Family Month, military installations will vary in their celebrations to recognize fami-

lies, and family support centers will offer information on what’s available, Thompson said. Yearround, however, support services exist through the Family Readiness System to help family members navigate any challenges they might face in their military lifestyle, she added. The system also includes resources for families who don’t live on military installations. And that’s where there’s a growing need for community support of military households, Thompson said. For example, DOD offers a system involving professionals in a variety of ﬁelds, agencies, programs and services who are educated to meet the needs of military families. Two other initiatives that bring civilian resources together with military needs are the Military Families Learning Network and the How to Help program. The network comprises programs, services, people and agencies that promote quality of life for service members and their families, Thompson explained. Through the network, service members and families learn to take on new skills and challenges in all stages of their military life. The network primarily focuses on personal ﬁnance, child care, family de-

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velopment and network literacy, she added, but it is expected to expand to include military caregivers, community capacity building and relocation services. In the How to Help program, early childhood educators, extended family, friends, neighbors, ﬁnancial professionals and experts in higher education also have learned how to help military families, using evidence-based guidance on how to help families with practical suggestions and links to community resources, she said. And individually, people who live in communities with military families can help to support their service member neighbors in several ways, Thompson said. “People in the civilian sector who are not afﬁliated with the military need to realize that military members are an integral part of their communities,” she said. “It’s important to start by asking a question such as

‘Have you served, or are you serving? And how can I help?’” One way people in the civilian community can begin to help their military neighbors is to learn about Joining Forces, an initiative established two years ago by First Lady Michelle Obama and Vice President Joe Biden’s wife, Dr. Jill Biden, to mobilize support from every sector of American society to help service members, their families and veterans, Thompson suggested. Another community option to help support service members and their families is the Military OneSource website, which explains the military lifestyle and families’ particular needs while living off an installation and in a neighborhood. “It’s important for the community to know where to go if they want to support military members and their families, … especially during this month, since we’re recognizing military families,” Thompson said.

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FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | NOV 21, 2013 | THE FLAGSHIP | B3 Lt. Megan Donnelly looks through a telescopic alidade while standing watch as the ofﬁcer of the deck on the bridge of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.

Navy Cyber Forces Fleet FAM/FAST test waterfront application By Jacky Fisher Navy Cyber Forces

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Navy Cyber Forces (NCF) Fleet Functional Area Manager/Fleet Applications and Solutions Team (FAM/FAST) visited the Norfolk waterfront along with Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) to conduct a proofin – a hands-on test for shipboard applications viability – on board USS Cole (DDG 67). Ken Brown and Bruce Burkett, both Booz Allen Hamilton contractors, NCF, and Louis Angelo, SPAWAR contractor with Engility Corporation comprised the NCF Fleet FAM/ FAST team. First stop, a quick in-brief with Cole’s Commanding Officer Cmdr. Dennis Farrell, Executive Officer Cmdr. James A. Quaresimo and other shipboard communication personnel. Cole leadership welcomed the opportunity to assist in testing this updated capability to improve shipboard software application auditing. The focus of the proofin was the revised Common PC Operating System Environment (COMPOSE) application discovery tool and centered on the skillsets of Information Systems Technician 1st Class(SW) Armando Acevedo, a shipboard information system technician, to successfully install the update and then perform all steps of the COMPOSE 3.0.X Application Discovery Tool Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) without outside influence. In the Server room, Angelo handed Acevedo a set of instructions and then stepped back. “I’m here to facilitate,” said Angelo. The purpose of a proof-in is to determine if “system administrators can follow the documentation pro-

vided and successfully patch the baseline without any additional support.” The revised COMPOSE application discovery tool addressed an issue with the current version that requires system administrators to closely monitor and respond whenever the tool attempts to scan a computer that is either not running or is not communicating on the network for some other reason. “The new tool will skip over computers that cannot be contacted and complete the scan without further operator action, allowing the system administrator to let it run in an unattended mode,” explained Angelo. In addition, the revised tool adds new functionality to provide more data about each of the software applications installed on shipboard computers. The proof-in took approximately 30 minutes and was well-received by Acevedo. “This software revision makes my job easier because it has some new features and fixes. I can now start the scan and walk away and let the scan finish,” said Acevedo. “Added feature displays detailed information of all software scanned, where in the previous version that was not available. This alone made reviewing the scan results very time consuming.” According to Angelo, “the proof-in process is required whenever new functionality is added to an existing baseline.” The successful proof-in opens the door for additional platforms with the COMPOSE application tool to be updated with the revised edition. According to Acevedo, the revised COMPOSE 3.0.X is a welcomed improvement. “The revision will allow network administrators to be accurate and efficient with software scans.”

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Seeking nominations for the 2014 Women’s Leadership awards Press Release Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

WASHINGTON

The Navy’s Office of Women’s Policy, OPNAV N134W, announced in NAVADMIN 293/13 that the Navy is accepting nominations for the 2014 Capt. Joy Bright Hancock and Master Chief Anna Der-Vartanian Leadership Awards. Presented annually, the Capt. Joy Bright Hancock and Master Chief Anna Der-Vartanian Leadership Awards recognize and honor the inspirational and visionary leadership of Navy service members whose ideas and dedication foster a positive working environment, while reinforcing and furthering the integration of women into the Navy. Nominations are now being accepted for four award categories: senior officer (O-4 and above), junior officer (W-2 through O-3), senior enlisted (E-7 through E-9), and junior enlisted (E-5 through E-6). One award winner will be chosen for each category. Nominees should embody inspirational, innovative and imaginative leadership demonstrated by

example both on and off duty. Additionally, applicants should be mature leaders who have shown exceptional leadership over time and have overcome challenges while serving. Nominations should also address the professional accomplishments, leadership style, and community involvement of the service member. Candidates must be nominated by their commanding officer or officer in charge and receive an endorsement from the command’s immediate superior in command (ISIC). Nominations are open to both active and reserve service members. Nominations are due to OPNAV N134W no later than Jan. 17, 2014. Packages must be submitted electronically via the command’s ISIC to Chief Operations Specialist Jessica Myers, senior enlisted advisor to the Office of Women’s Policy at jessica.myers@ navy.mil. Previous award winners include Command Master Chief (SW/AW) Susan Whitman, who served aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) when she was selected as the 2011 Capt. Joy Bright Hancock Senior Enlisted Leadership Award winner. Soon

after receiving her award, Whitman was selected to serve as the Naval Safety Training Center command master chief. In October 2013, Whitman will become the force master chief for Commander Naval Surface Forces Atlantic, becoming one of only two enlisted women in the Navy serving in the position of a force master chief. Chief Hospital Corpsman Sonseeahray Walker, of Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, and Chief Master-at-Arms Virginia L. Horton, of Marine Corps Security Force Battalion, Naval Base Kitsap, Bangor, Wash., were recipients of the Master Chief Anna Der-Vartanian Junior Enlisted Leadership Award as first class petty officers in 2011 and 2012 consecutively. Both Walker and Horton were promoted to the rank of chief petty officer last month. “It was an honor to receive the award, and it means a lot to me, being in the military for 17 years,” said Walker. “When I found out, I was actually shocked for being awarded above all the outstanding women in the Navy. It means more than anything to be recognized and acknowledged for what I do.”

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■ photo from above Naval Aircrewman (Tactical Helicopter) 2nd Class Jason Rimando, searches for a clear landing zone for an MH-60R Seahawk with the “Saberhawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 to deliver relief supplies in support of Operation Damayan.

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countries assisting in relief efforts ■ almost 5,000 survivors relocated U.S. military aircraft moved nearly 1,200 relief workers into Tacloban and have airlifted nearly 4,900 survivors from typhoonimpacted areas.

Continued from B1 The duration and extent of U.S. military support will depend on the request from the government of the Philippines. American forces will be present as long as they are needed, but no longer than required. In addition to the delivery of relief supplies, U.S. military aircraft have to date logged nearly 650 ﬂight hours, moved nearly 1,200 relief workers into Tacloban and have airlifted nearly 4,900 survivors from typhoon-impacted areas. Over the last 24 hours, more than 66,000 pounds of food, water and shelter items have been delivered to Tacloban, Borongan and Guiuan – some of the hardest-hit regions. At the request of the government of the Philippines, international military forces in the region are also ramping up their support. Australia, India, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan are currently providing aircraft and/or medical personnel to assist in the relief operations. Similar military support from Brunei, Great Britain,

New Zealand and Thailand is also expected. U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific is coordinating efforts by Marine forces in the U.S. Pacific Command area of responsibility and working with the Philippine government to rapidly deliver humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to the areas the Philippine government deems most in need. The U.S.-Philippines visiting forces agreement helped facilitate the speed of this response. U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific’s ability to coordinate with all available Defense Department resources in Pacom’s area of responsibility to respond rapidly to the Philippine government’s request reaffirms the value of the close cooperation the two nations share. The people of the Philippines are responding to the typhoon’s impact with characteristic resilience, aided by the effective measures their government took to help prepare them for the storm. In the immediate aftermath of the typhoon, the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade deployed a humanitarian assistance survey team to conduct assessments of impacted areas.

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ﬁrst Warrior of the Year award Continued from B1 “I love this event,” said Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Robert Westfall, who became seriously ill while deployed in a combat zone. “It is so great that the Foundation puts this together for us. It means a lot.” The luncheon was attended by military leadership, Department of Defense representatives, corporate sponsors, and Wounded Warriors. Proceeds from the event will beneﬁt Navy and Coast Guard Wounded Warriors in a myriad of ways – from supporting their participation in adaptive athletics opportunities to funding respite care for family members. The luncheon featured the inaugural Warrior of the Year Award, which recognizes a NWW enrollee who has fought through disabilities and served as a source of inspiration to their shipmates. This year’s recipient was retired Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Anthony Owens, who was diagnosed with Almyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Disease in 2010. Though his condition has deteriorated during the past three

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years, he has remained a positive, upbeat force. Owens was unable to attend the event, so NWW Director Capt. Steve Hall, accepted the award on his behalf. “Nonproﬁt organizations such as the Navy Safe Harbor Foundation are the unsung heroes when it comes to answering the unmet needs of Wounded Warriors and their families,” said Family Programs and Charitable Resources Coordinator Dario Santana. “NWW is grateful for the role that nonproﬁt organizations play in the recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration of our Wounded Warriors.” These events took place during Warrior Care Month, a national, joint-service effort honoring Wounded Warriors and their families. This year’s theme, “Warrior Care – Building a Ready and Resilient Force,” emphasizes the Navy’s commitment to the welfare of seriously wounded, ill and injured Sailors and Coast Guardsmen – at bedside, during rehabilitation, and throughout their transition back to active duty or civilian life.

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or any device that produces a visible or audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration, or detonation, and includes blank pistols, air guns, BB guns, electrical weapon (stun guns etc.) and ammunition. While federal and state laws differ widely on the subject, regulations pertaining to the registration, transportation, and storage of firearms on Naval Installations in the Mid-Atlantic area of responsibility are clear. According to the instruction, all hands share responsibility for adhering to regulations pertaining to the registration, transportation, and storage of firearms in the AOR. So what does that mean for personnel who own personal registered firearms? Can I bring a firearm on base? Sailors wanting to transport a registered privately-owned firearm on a naval installation must first be approved in writing by the installation commanding officer and must notify installation security before the transport. During the transport, the firearm must be unloaded and in the trunk of the vehicle. If the vehicle does not have a trunk, the firearm must be disassembled, or secured with a trigger or chamber-style lock, and stored in a locked container. Ammunition will be transported in a separate compartment from the one in which the firearm is stored.

What options do I have for storage of my firearm? Installations commanding officers may authorize the storage of properly registered personal weapons in on-base military family areas to include on-base publicprivate venture (PPV) housing, and in existing armories that allow personal firearms. Personal firearms storage in other locations on base, such as bachelor quarters, automobiles and work centers is strictly prohibited. Are there specific instructions when it comes to storing my firearm? Personal firearms must be stored in either a locked container, a locked gun rack, or secured with an approved individual trigger or chamberstyle gun lock that prevents loading or firing. Ammunition must be stored in a separate locked container. Firearms and ammunition being stored in on-base military family housing to include PPV housing, will ensure they are inaccessible to unauthorized persons and minors. What if I have a concealed weapons permit? State license permits to carry concealed handguns are not recognized or valid on Navy installations. “If we have personnel who are unfamiliar with the procedures and policies, and they bring a firearm on an installation, it can present a problem for them,” Hibbert said. Because PPV housing is managed through different

companies, and not all base armories have availability for personal owned firearms, it is important to know alternative storage options and PPV regulations for personal-owned firearms. According to the PPV housing handbook, Lincoln housing residents must meet the requirements of all Federal, State, DD, installation (if applicable), and local regulations, statues, laws, and ordinances concerning the possession, registration, display, carrying, and use of weapons, including all firearms, knives, and other regulated devices. In cases of contradictory regulations, statues, laws or ordinances, the most restrictive will apply. For Balfour Beatty Community residences, all weapons will be registered with the community manager and the base commander. All privately owned permitted weapons must also be registered according to State and local laws. For Norfolk shipboard or barracks residing Sailors where storing a firearm in their residence is not an option, firearms can be stored at the Camp Allen Weapons Range located at Camp Allen in Norfolk. For more information on weapons storage, discuss options with your chain of command and contact your installation’s armory for storage availability. For Camp Allen Weapons Range, call 489-2585, or visit www.mccscampallen.com/ shooting_range.htm

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USMAP WEBSITE UPDATES STREAMLINE APPRENTICESHIP TRACKING With the economy in ďŹ‚ux and the military looking at future downsizing, many service members are looking for a leg-up to differentiate themselves for current and future employment and this program certainly helps them accomplish that.â€?

Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 1st Class Yvonne Dumas conducts a pre-ďŹ‚ight inspection of the landing gear on one of the Blue Angelsâ€™ F/A-18 aircraft. Dumas earned her computer operator apprenticeship certiďŹ cate through USMAP.

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By Ensign Riley Cornett Naval Education and Training Command Public Affairs

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The United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP) announced website updates Nov. 14, simplifying the process for Sailors working toward civilian credentials by documenting their daily work. The USMAP team works closely with the Department of Labor (DOL) to provide nationally-recognized apprenticeship programs that result in journeyman-level certiďŹ cates of completion for members of the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. Service members receive credit for the hours they are working in their rating or military occupational specialties (MOS), similar to their civilian counterparts working in an apprenticeship. The program is free to service members and requires minimal time outside of the normal work day. â€œTo improve our service and meet the growing demand we are constantly tweaking our website,â€? said Tom Phillips, USMAP CertiďŹ cation and Credentialing Program lead. â€œThe site is now more concise and easier-to-use since weâ€™ve rearranged information, enabled user login without a CAC card, removed trades already completed by the user and improved local command resources.â€? Phillips noted that the program has experienced signiďŹ cant and constant growth over the past several years. â€œOver 8,100 service members earned journeyman-level certiďŹ cates through USMAP in the ďŹ scal year 2013 and there are nearly 74,000 active participants in the program, which is the highest level of involvement we have ever seen,â€? added Phillips. â€œWith the economy in ďŹ‚ux and the military looking at future downsizing, many service members are looking for a leg-up to differentiate themselves for current

and future employment and this program certainly helps them accomplish that.â€? One website addition that has added to the popularity of the program is the inclusion of coordinator information and promotional materials. â€œUSMAP recently began providing the contact information of the command coordinator to new users,â€? Phillips continued. â€œCommand coordinators work like a conduit to our program. In order to assist the coordinators we added an informative coordinator guide and program brieďŹ ng, along with items intended to be printed and distributed (pamphlets) or displayed (promotional posters).â€? Naval Air Technical Training Centerâ€™s command coordinator for USMAP, Chief Navy Career Counselor Eric Babin, has taken advantage of the program by earning three certiďŹ cates since he ďŹ rst learned about the program ten years ago in Career Counselor School. Babin noted that getting an early start in USMAP can pay big dividends. â€œSailors should be informed of the program upon arrival at their new command so they can start documenting their hours immediately,â€? added Babin. â€œWe push USMAP at command indoctrination and also at the Sailorsâ€™ career development boards.â€? Blue Angels maintenance crew member Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 1st Class Yvonne Dumas, was encouraged early in her career to work toward an apprenticeship. â€œDuring my time onboard USS Eisenhower I was â€˜volun-toldâ€™ by my leading petty ofďŹ cer to begin a USMAP program,â€? said Dumas. â€œI earned a certiďŹ cate of completion of apprenticeship for computer operator while my squadron was deployed onboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). I got a tremendous feeling of accomplishment knowing that this would help me for evaluation purposes and in the civilian world, as

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I am not going to be in the Navy forever.â€? Dumasâ€™ success with USMAP inspired her to improve herself in other areas as well. â€œIn the military it can be hard to do things outside of your job as you are working at a high tempo and may feel you donâ€™t have time,â€? added Dumas. â€œBut after initially being pushed into continuing my education while in the Navy by documenting my hours through USMAP, I have been inspired and am now close to earning a bachelorâ€™s degree in database administration from American Military University through online courses. It is motivating being around others that are gaining education and credentials and that is the command culture here with the Blue Angels. I am also looking toward earning another apprenticeship certiďŹ cate through USMAP â€“ as a data analyst.â€? For certiďŹ cation through DOL, Trades require a mix of instruction in addition to

hours worked in the ďŹ eld. The instruction portion can be acquired through technical schools; â€œAâ€? schools count regardless of the length of school. Required hours, which are achieved during normal daily work, are designated in speciďŹ c skill areas that apply to the given trade and are signed off by supervisor on a weekly basis, a second level supervisor on a monthly basis and by a Sailorâ€™s commanding ofďŹ cer semiannually. Trades are available to nearly every rate and MOS. Each rate or MOS has a speciďŹ c set of trade opportunities available to them and the trade must align with a Sailorâ€™s daily work. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be serving in active duty or full time support in the Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard to enroll in USMAP. For more information about the United Services Military Apprenticeship Program, visit https://usmap.cnet.navy.mil.

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DoD, TSA partner to provide military TSA precheck at 100 airports Press Release Department of Defense Public Affairs

Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard, as well as reservists and National Guard members, are eligible for expedited screening. As part of the ongoing effort to move away from a “one size fits all” security approach and provide more of the traveling public the ability to participate in expedited screening, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Department of Defense (DOD) announced a partnership to expand TSA Precheck expedited screening benefits to all U.S. Armed Forces service members, including those serving in the U.S. Coast Guard, reserves and National Guard. As a result of the agreement, these individuals will be able to enjoy the benefits of the program at the 100 participating airports across the country, beginning Dec. 20. Currently, members of the U.S. Armed Forces can utilize TSA Precheck lanes at 10 domestic airports by presenting their Common Access Card

(CAC). The partnership expands the program to the military at all 100 airports offering TSA Precheck, allowing service members to keep their footwear on as well as light outerwear, belts, laptop in its case and their 3-1-1 compliant liquids/gels bag in a carry on in select screening lanes. “Expanding TSA Precheck screening beneﬁts is great news for our service members and is a tangible sign of this nation’s gratitude for the men and women who serve this nation bravely each and every day,” said Mary Snavely-Dixon, director, Defense Manpower Data Center. “We will continue to work with the Transportation Security Administration to help expand this program further.” “TSA joins with the American people in showing its appreciation for the service and sacriﬁces of our men and women in the Armed Forces,” said TSA Deputy Administrator John W. Halinski, a 25-year Marine Corps veteran. “Providing expedited screening while on travel is the least we can do for these courageous men and women.”

The new process being established under this agreement allows all active duty, U.S. Coast Guard, reserve and National Guard service members to use their DOD identification number when making reservations. That ID number will be used as their Known Traveler Number. When arriving at the airport, service members will then be permitted access to TSA Precheck lanes for official or leisure travel on participating airlines. More than 18 million passengers have experienced TSA Precheck since it launched in October 2011. TSA has recently expanded this expedited screening program to 60 new airports in addition to the existing 40, bringing the total number of airports with TSA Precheck to 100. In addition to expanding TSA Precheck to service members, TSA wants to remind the public about the Wounded Warrior Screening program, which includes personalized service and expedited screening through security checkpoints without having to remove footwear, light outerwear, jackets or head wear. Wounded Warriors or their care coordinators can contact TSA Cares toll free at (855) 7872227 with itinerary details once flight arrangements are made with the airline. To view participating airports, visit www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/news. cfm?ID=18.

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The Naval Supply Systems Command's (NAVSUP) Postal Policy Division mail-by dates for pre-Dec. 25 delivery of holiday cards, letters, and packages were released Sept. 3. (See fact box on left). All classes of mail addressed to FPO/APO addresses must use the nine-digit ZIP code to ensure delivery. Mail not addressed correctly will be returned to the sender as undeliverable. Express Mail Military Service (EMMS) is available from selected military post offices. If mailing to an APO/ FPO address, check with your local post office to determine if this service is available. Parcel Airlift Mail (PAL) is a service that provides air transportation for parcels on a space-available basis. It is available for Parcel Post items not exceeding 30 pounds in weight or 60 inches in length and girth combined. The applicable PAL fee must be paid in addition to the regular surface rate of postage for each addressed piece sent by PAL service. Space Available Mail (SAM) refers to parcels mailed to APO/FPO addresses at parcel post rates that are first transported domestically by surface and then to overseas destinations by air on a space available basis. The maximum weight and size limits are 15 pounds and 60 inches in length and girth combined. From overseas locations, items mailed at Parcel Post rates are sent to CONUS by air on a space available basis. The maximum weight and size limit are 70 pounds and 130 inches in length and girth combined. It is recommended that customers check with their local civilian or military post office for information on size restrictions and possible need for customs declaration forms. Customers are advised that certain mail restrictions apply and some items cannot be mailed. Examples are: switchblade knives, pornography, controlled substances, and explosive or incendiary devices. If in doubt as to what can or cannot be sent through the mail, contact your local civilian or military post office. As a final note, customers are cautioned that packages must not be mailed in boxes that have markings related to any type of hazardous material, such as bleach, alcohol, or cleaning fluids. Parcels found by the U.S. Postal Service with such markings or labels on the outside of the box will not be processed. The NAVSUP and Navy Supply Corps team share one mission – to deliver sustained global logistics capabilities to the Navy and Joint warfighter. NAVSUP/Navy Supply Corps' diverse team of more than 25,000 civilian and military personnel oversee a diverse portfolio including supply chain management for material support to Navy, Marine Corps, joint and coalition partners, supply operations, conventional ordnance, contracting, resale, fuel, transportation, security assistance, and quality of life issues for the naval forces, including food service, postal services, Navy Exchanges, and movement of household goods. The NAVSUP/Navy Supply Corps team forms a vast network of professionals who deliver unparalleled products and services to customers in the fleet and across the world. For more news from Naval Supply Systems Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/navsup/.

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Norfolk Admirals Military Appreciation Night ■ when and where The Admirals will host an additional Military Appreciation Night made to accommodate those military personnel affected by the government shutdown. Nov. 22; 7:30 p.m., at the Norfolk Scope Arena, 201 E. Brambleton, Norfolk. Tickets cost $11 with a valid Military ID. For more information, contact 640-1212 or visit online at www.norfolkadmirals.com.

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Courtesy photos The 29th annual Grand Illumination Parade (top left, right) is scheduled for Nov. 23, in Downtown Norfolk, while the annual Holiday Lights at the Beach along the Virginia Beach boardwalk will run from Nov. 22 through Jan. 1.

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The lights will be turning on Holiday Lights at the Beach at McDonald’s Holiday Lights opens nightly at 5:30 p.m. at the Beach, bringing joy and and accepts visitors until wonder to Hampton Roads this 10 p.m. on Sundays through holiday season. From Nov. 22 through Jan. 1, take a shiny Thursdays, and 11 p.m. on journey into nautical, holiday, Fridays and Saturdays. and adventure lands – all along the beautiful Virginia Beach boardwalk. Festive fish, jumping dolphins, frolicking porpoises – all in bright, colored lights against the clear night-time sky, are the stars of Holiday Lights at the Beach. They are joined by Santa, elves, and a 40foot tall Christmas tree erected on the beach and in the parks along the boardwalk. Over 30,000 families a year make the light show a part of their holiday celebration. This “Fanta-Sea” of lights is sure to dazzle and amaze holiday travelers visiting Virginia Beach. Hotels create special packages that include free tickets to the light show. New displays are added each year so it’s never the same show twice. One of the highlights is the giant “12 Days of Christmas” display, where some fixtures stand 20 and 30 feet high. For the first time, drivers will be able to tune their car radio to a frequency to hear holiday music along the display, making it easy to see and hear why this event has been named one of the Southeast Tourism Society’s “Top 20 November Events” and the American Bus Association’s “Top 100 Events in North America for 2011.”

The six weeks of Holidays in Prior to the start of the the City in downtown Norfolk parade, Holidays in the City and Olde Towne Portsmouth will officially begin at 7 p.m. officially begins on Nov. 23 at on Nov. 23 with the Grand 7 p.m. with the Grand Illumination of Downtown Norfolk’s Illumination of the downtown skyline followed by the 29th Norfolk’s skyline (below). annual Grand Illumination Parade presented by WVEC ABC 13 and produced by the Downtown Norfolk Council. The theme for this year’s Grand Illumination Parade is “Jingle Bell Jungle.” Parade-goers along the two-mile route will be delighted by over 70 units, from dancers to marching bands to balloons and floats, all inspired by the sights and sounds of the jungle. Reserved premium seating is available along the parade route. Street seats can be purchased online at www.downtownnorfolk.org/ holidaysinthecity or at the Downtown Norfolk Council office located at 201 Granby Street. Leading up to the Grand Illumination Parade, Downtown Norfolk is filled with parade anticipation. Check out the pre-parade events throughout the parade route. Enjoy a free 4 p.m. showing of the holiday movie classic “The Polar Express” at TCC Roper Performing Arts Center or visit MacArthur Center’s Winter Carnival and MacArthur on Ice. Vendors will be set up along the route. Also, you can visit downtown restaurants which will be open for those looking to dine before or after the parade.

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Amy Boyle MaryJoanna Grisso (left) stars as Maria in “West Side Story,” playing at Chrysler Hall, Nov. 22-23.

Broadway classic ‘West Side Story’ dances its way into Chrysler Hall By Yiorgo Contributing Writer

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Seven Venues Broadway in Norfolk has outdone itself yet again. This year’s season begins Nov. 22 with the award-winning, love story “West Side Story.” Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” is retold in a bold and provocative style set in 1950’s Manhattan. I recently spoke with MaryJoanna Grisso who plays Maria, who spoke of her role in the show. Yiorgo: Tell us, MaryJoanna, how did you fall in love with musical theater? MaryJoanna: From a young age I took piano voice lessons, I was in choir in school, played in small ensemble piano show, and was even in the marching band playing all kinds of instruments. My mom is a music teacher and my father has always supported the arts. Y: Where did you go to college and what made you decide to give New York a try? M: I went to West Virginia University for a music education degree and they suggested I study opera. I also minored in theater, did summer stock and musicals. The year before I graduated, I tested the waters with New York and did a summer intensive program there. I fell in love with the city and musical theater, and as soon as I graduated college, I moved there. Y: Did you starve like so many artists do who move to New York on a leap of faith? M: Oh yes. I deﬁnitely had my survival jobs – I sang in a church, I baby-sat and all the while, auditioning for everything I could. I got my ﬁrst job in a Christmas Shrek show called “Shrekstaqular.” I was in a costume as a gingerbread man. I did not even sing, but I connected with other actors and networked, and got to live in Nashville for three months. Y: How did you get the part of Maria in “West Side Story?” M: I took all the money I earned from Shrekstaqular and auditioned non-stop. “West Side Story” was the last audition I had. I was out of money and planning to go back to babysitting.

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Chrysler Hall is preparing to serve up a heaping helping of “Tater Salad.” Comedian Ron White, best known as the cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking funnyman from the “Blue Collar Comedy” phenomenon, is scheduled to perform at Chrysler Hall on Nov. 24 as part of his “Ron White: A Little Unprofessional” tour. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets to the show range from $45.75 to $55.75 and are available at the Scope Arena Box Office, by phone at (800) 745-3000, and all Ticketmaster locations. White has always been a classic storyteller. His routines relay tales from his real life, ranging from growing up in a small town in Texas, to joining the ranks of some of the most successful comedians in America. He is a certified platinum-selling artist, having sold over 10 million No. 1 albums, has been nominated for two Grammys and he continues to be one of the top five grossing comedians on tour. Furthermore, White’s three Comedy Central standup specials are the top three rated specials in Comedy Central history. After gaining momentum with his stand-up, White was asked to join Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy on the “Blue Collar Comedy Tour” in 2000. The tour played to sold-out audiences in over 90 cities and grossed over $35 million. The group toured for over three years, during which Warner Bros. filmed the guys’ standup, leading to the theatrical release of the film “Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie” in 2003. The film’s premiere on Comedy Central still remains one of the highest rated movies in the channel’s history. For more show information, visit www.sevenvenues.com. For more information on White, visit www.tatersalad.com.

■ jets or sharks? For two nights only, Nov. 22 and 23, catch West Side Story at the Chrysler Hall of Norfolk’s Seven Venues. Show times are 8 p.m. on Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets range from $40 to $70 plus fees, and are available at the Scope Arena Box Ofﬁce, Ticketmaster.com, by phone at (800) 7453000, and all Ticketmaster locations.

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a ‘Gift’ with her new ﬁlm endeavor By Yiorgo Contributing writer

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Million Bulb Walk ■ When: Nov. 22 - 27; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. nightly ■ Where: Norfolk Botanical Garden ■ Cost: $10 for non-members, $8 for NBG members,

$5 with military ID ■ For more information, contact: 441-5830, ext. 319; e-mail cathy.ﬁtzgerald@nbgs.org; or visit online at www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org Join Norfolk Botanical Garden and Dollar Tree for this year’s Million Bulb Walk. Immerse yourself in more than a million light bulbs displayed throughout the Garden. Guests will have a chance to leisurely walk through the holiday lights, an experience like none other in Hampton Roads. The synchronized show is back with the TREEmendous Dancing Trees. Watch in amazement as the trees dance to your favorite holiday music. Guests will also enjoy the traditional lighted displays strategically placed throughout the Garden for an all new experience. Refreshments are available for purchase.

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Nov. 23; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Nov. 24; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ■ Where: Chesapeake Conference Center, 900 Greenbrier Circle, Chesapeake ■ Cost: Admission is free ■ For more information, contact: Chesapeake Parks and Recreation at 382-6411 Start off your 2013 holiday season shopping by visiting the Holiday Craft Show at the Chesapeake Conference Center. A variety of unique, handmade crafts will be showcased from more than 100 crafters. Santa Claus visits from 1 to 3 p.m. on both days. Concessions will be available for purchase. Come early and check-out the gift baskets at the Chesapeake Friends of the Arts table in the lobby – proceeds beneﬁt Chesapeake students in the annual visual and performing arts competition “ARTS ALIVE!” Non-perishable and canned food items will be accepted for the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia.

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It is exciting when one can witness and be a part of a brand new tradition that is about to begin in the Tidewater area. Lenecia Renèe Porro, founder and actress of Opal Eye Entertainment, has been talking to me with great passion about her desire to produce material and films that are designed to help educate, enlighten, encourage, and uplift others, while at the same time making a positive influence in the world. Porro’s first endeavor is a delightful short film entitled “The Gift.” It is a story of love, self-sacrifice, and giving, and takes place in the early 1940s, a very turbulent time in history. The film will have its world premiere at The Commodore Theatre, located in Old Town, Portsmouth, Nov. 23 at 10 a.m. All proceeds from this event will benefit the local charity ForKids, Inc., whose mission is to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty for children and their families. Yiorgo: Tell us Ms. Porro, about you. Lenecia Renèe Porro: I am a Norfolk native. I graduated from Granby High and Old Dominion University. From an early age I loved to perform. In college I auditioned for an open call for the TV soap opera show “As the World Turns.” Although I did not get the part, I was encouraged to pursue my dream and I moved to New York for about a year where I worked on shows like “Law and Order,” “Gossip Girl,” and even worked in the casting department for the movie “Notorious,” and I realized I liked working behind the camera as well. Back in this area, I was in several Cox Communications commercials.

Courtesy of Lenecia Renèe Porro Lenecia Renèe Porro (left) is the founder of Opal Eye Entertainment and stars in the short ﬁlm “The Gift.” The ﬁlm will have its world premiere at The Commodore Theater, Nov. 23.

Y: How did “The Gift” come to be? LRP: I was substitute teaching in a 6th grade class and I read O’Henry’s “The Gift of the Magi.” I knew I had to make this movie. After that, it was like divine intervention. Everything fell in place. My crew, my talent, and location, they all came to me. Even the period, 1940’s clothes we use in the movie, were donated to me by a woman I did not know before. Y: I love behind the scene stories like that. Any more? LRP: Yes, prior to me even knowing I would be using The Commodore [Theatre] for my world premiere, I needed to film an exterior shot crucial to the film using The Commodore with all its lights on as the background. The lights were on a timer and they turned off just as we were ready to film. Through the kindness and persistence of the management, they turned them on and we got our shot. Even a store located next to The Commodore that was closed, allowed us to use its

windows to shoot another crucial scene there. God works miracles everyday. Y: All of the proceeds will go to ForKids Inc. as a way to donate back to the community? LRP: Yes indeed. It is also worth noting that our event will be a prelude to the annual Downtown Norfolk Christmas parade where the HRT will honor this beautiful charity as well as make the announcement that ForKids Inc. is their selected charity for the holiday season and all buses and The Tide will be wrapped with the ForKids, Inc. Finally I’d like to add that we will also have a box there for people to bring can foods, clothes, etc., for the family from Hampton who lost everything in a ﬁre about two weeks ago. They are dear friends of mine. I feel that if every body is of a giving spirit we will all be in a better space. Tickets for the show are $10 and can be purchased at www.opaleyeentertainment.eventbrite.com or at the box ofﬁce of The Commodore Theater.

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Operation Homefront and Dollar Tree, Inc. have joined forces again this holiday season to gather gifts for military children across the U.S. In 2012, more than nine million toys were donated by customers of the more than 4,000 Dollar Tree and Deal$ stores nationwide. In Hampton Roads, Ferguson, the largest wholesale distributor of residential and commercial plumbing supplies in the U.S., has signed on as the local presenting sponsor for this year’s Joy of Giving Program and has al-

ready set their goal to collect an additional 2,500 toys for local area distributions. “Dollar Tree is a proud, national sponsor of Operation Homefront,” said Chelle Davis, Dollar Tree spokesperson. “The sacriﬁces made each day by our military and their families, especially during deployments, are humbling. We are honored to give back in this small way by once again participating in this program.” Dollar Tree stores are collecting items now through Dec. 6. Once the program ends, Operation Homefront volunteers

will collect and distribute the gifts to military children during holiday events scheduled in Virginia Beach and Hampton. Ferguson joined this year’s Joy of Giving Program after a successful partnership with Operation Homefront during the 2013 Back to School Backpack Brigade. Ferguson is collecting toys at Hampton Roads locations and select branches across the country until Dec. 6. For more information about your local chapter of Operation Homefront, visit www,OperationHomefront.net/virginias.

■ When: Nov. 23; 1 p.m. ■ Where: Hofﬂer Creek Wildlife

Preserve, 4510 Twin Pines Road in the Churchland area of Portsmouth ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, contact: 686-8684, e-mail hofflercreek@hofflercreek.org or visit online at www. hofflercreek.org Join yoga instructor Kirsten Halverson for a thankfulness and mindfulness walk as she guides you through some calming breathing exercises, gentle stretches, and mindful walking meditation. See the beauty in nature and reflect with gratitude on this fall season. No registration necessary.

Symphonicity’s ‘Bohemian Delights’ ■ When: Nov. 24; 3 p.m. ■ Where: Sandler Center

for the Performing Arts, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach ■ Cost: Tickets range from $10 to $40 ■ For more information, contact: 671-8611 Symphonicity, the City of Virginia Beach’s own symphony orchestra, presents its second subscription concert, “Bohemian Delights.” Cellist Oliver Aldort will perform the monumental Cello Concerto of Dvorák. Maestro David Kunkel will lead the orchestra in The Moldau of Smetana, and conclude with the Symphony No. 1 of Czech composer Zdenêk Fibich. For tickets, call (877) YNOTTIX, logon to www.ynottix.com, or visit the Sandler Center Box Ofﬁce.

STORY | Production put on 250 shows last year Continued from C1 Y: I understand that it was an open call where a couple of hundred girls were auditioning for Maria and Anita. How did you overcome such odds? M: From the moment I got to the audition I just felt that this is where I belonged. I sang this music all my life. My singing teacher had also prepped me saying, “You look like Maria and sound like Maria, if they don’t call you back they are not looking for Maria.” I got there at 7:30 in the morning, had not eaten anything and I was not seen until 2 p.m. By then, the casting director had left so the assistant saw me. I sang with the real NewYork in the background and got called back a handful of times. Here I am, two years later, doing the show that I love so much, with last year

doing 250 plus shows in nine months. Y: How do you prepare for the role while traveling day in and day out? M: My training is mostly vocal. I drink lots of water and try to get lots of sleep. I also do a littleYoga to warm my body up. Y: How would you describe this version of “West Side Story?” M: It’s based on the 2009 revival, but our version is more gritty and violent. They really reinvented “West Side Story,” making it more honest with the addition of a limited use of the Spanish language. Y: Any pinch me, or wow moments for you? M: Yes, I get to work with an incredible cast and crew with a wealth of information and ties to the original production. Our director, David Saint, was the assistant director on Broadway, and was the student and assistant to Arthur Lau-

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McDonald’s Holiday Lights at the Beach opens nightly beginning at 5:30 p.m. Hours of operation are from 5:30 to 10 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday, and from 5:30 to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Admission to Holiday Lights at the Beach is $12 per car on Monday through Thursday, and $15 per car on Friday through Sunday. Combo tickets are available for $25 that include onetime entry to Holiday Lights at the Beach and Norfolk Botanical Garden of Lights. On “Military Mondays,” military receive a 50 percent discount each Monday night from Nov. 25 through Dec. 30. On Nov. 22-24, there will be an “Opening Weekend Special” with admission only $8 per car. All vehicles enter through the main entrance at 2nd Street. Cash only is accepted at the gate. For complete information about McDonald’s Holiday Lights at the Beach visit www.BeachStreetUSA.com or call 491-SUNN.

Early bird parking will be available for $1 at all city parking facilities between 3 and 5 p.m. After 5 p.m., all city garages will begin collecting $5 upon entry. Spectators are also encouraged to consider arriving at the parade by bus, ferry or by The Tide, Norfolk’s light rail system, which offers free parking at the park and ride lots at several of their stations. Visit www.holidaysinthecity.net/info/Trafﬁc-2013 for all of the details. The parade begins at the corner of Main Street and St. Paul’s Blvd. It will then meander up Granby Street to Freemason Street and then down Boush Street, ending at Waterside Drive and Water Street. To learn more about the 29th Annual Grand Illumination Parade or for more information pertaining to the events that will be taking place during Holidays in the City, go online to downtownnorfolk.org/holidaysinthecity or call 623–1757.

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MythBusters: Behind the Myths ■ When: Dec. 17; 7:30 p.m. ■ Where: Chrysler Hall, 215 St. Pauls Blvd., Norfolk ■ Cost: Tickets range from $33 to $128 ■ For more information, visit: www.sevenvenues.com

The all-new live show MythBusters: Behind the Myths starring Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage, co-hosts of the Emmy-nominated Discovery Channel series “MythBusters,” will be performing for one performance only. MythBusters: Behind the Myths presents a fantastical evening of on-stage experiments, audience participation, rocking video and behind-the-scenes stories. With this show, for the ﬁrst time, fans join Hyneman and Savage on stage and assist in their mindblowing and mind-twisting approach to science. Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com, by calling (800) 745-3000, or at the Scope Arena Box Ofﬁce.

rents who wrote the book for “West Side Story.” Our choreographer, Joey McKneely, was a student with the original production choreographer, Jerome Robbins, and was also in the ﬁrst “West Side Story.” Both he and Mr. Saint have such a direct connection to the original “West Side Story” and when they share stories with us, I feel like I’ve been transported back in time. Y: What would you like for people to take away after seeing “West Side Story?” M: Its one of the most powerful messages you can see in musical theater. It will make you feel, cry, laugh and smile. It is very relatable to everyone at any age and any time period. It’s the story of how love can survive in a world of violence and bigotry and hate. For more information, visit online at www.sevenvenues.com.

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Fans of professional wrestling were treated to another night of exciting action as Vanguard Championship Wrestling (VCW) came to the Norfolk Masonic Temple for the opening matches in the 2013 Lutz Memorial Cup tournament. The night started with James Dallas Hall taking on Krotch, accompanied by Gremlina. Despite the added advantage of Gremlina being at ringside, Hall was able to score the victory with the half Boston crab submission maneuver. As anticipation grew for this event, fans knew that Idol X would be competing in the tournament. However, his opponent was yet to be named. Commissioner George Pantas left the selection of Idol’s opponent up to the fans via an online poll. Much to the delight of the fans, Country Kidd was chosen. Idol did not allow any time for Kidd to soak in the cheers. In this one-sided bout, Idol made quick work of Kidd and achieved the pinfall victory after an X-Factor. Sean and Mark Denny – The Geordie Bulldogs – were slated for an interview with Pat Hines. As they reached the entrance ramp, Firm members John Kermon, Mr. Class and Shorty Smalls delivered a brutal beat down to both men. Sean’s arm showed signs of damage as he left the stage under his own power. Mr. Class took on The Reason in the next Lutz tournament match. Mr. Class was fueled with the anger of Reason not joining him in The Firm. Reason had many feats of strength in this match, catching Class on his shoulders as Class tried to deliver a dive from the top rope. There was no shortage of shenanigans as Spencer Chestnutt and Shorty Smalls were standing

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by the ring. Reason, however, hit his devastating tornado backbreaker and advanced. Post match, Smalls threatened to attack the referee. Chestnutt worked overtime as he accompanied another member of the Firm, John Kermon, who participated in the final opening Lutz tournament matchup, taking on Hax Bandito. Bandito put up a valiant effort, but Kermon pulled out a sudden victory after executing “The Kermonator” on Bandito for the pin. The semifinal matches are set for VCW’s “Tidings of Destruction” event in Norfolk, Dec. 14, as Idol X will face The Reason and Hall will take on Kermon. “The Living Legend” Larry Zbyszko will be on hand to personally award the cup to the winner, and will be available for autographs and photos starting at 6 p.m. The rematch of Sean Denny and RH3 for the Virginia Commonwealth Heritage Championship was a hard-fought brawl with a “no disqualification” stipulation. Denny, still nursing his injuries from the earlier attack, was still able to put up some offense against RH3. At one point, Denny speared RH3 through the ring ropes and both men landed on the entrance ramp. RH3 recovered and a sickening thud was heard around the building as Denny was driven shoulder-first onto the rampway. Jerry Stephanitsis clobbered Denny across the shoulder with a steel chair. Mark Denny got a hold of Stephanitsis and slammed him to the mat. The damage to Sean’s shoulder proved to be too much as RH3 forced him to tap out to an arm submission hold. After the match, The Firm reemerged and delivered a lengthy attack to Mark and Sean Denny with steel chairs. Shorty yelled that he trained Sean to wrestle and that Sean has been nothing but a loser since returning to VCW. Chestnutt informed Sean and Mark that The Firm is their new problem. As the locker room spilled out to

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JEB Little Creek Chapel JEB Fort Story Chapel ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass schedule: 5 p.m., Sat. (fulfills Sunday obligation) 9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. , Sun. Fellowship: 10 a.m., Sun. Choir practice: 6 p.m., Tues. Confessions: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Sat.

ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass schedule: 9 a.m., Sun. Bible study: 9:30 a.m., Tues. PROTESTANT Worship service:11 a.m., Sun. Bible study: Noon, Wed.

Naval Station Norfolk PROTESTANT Sun. School : 9 a.m. Sun. (Ages 4 - Adult) AWANA / Children’s Church : 10 a.m., Sun. (Ages 4 - 10) Worship service:10:30 a.m., Sun. Fellowship: 11:30 a.m., Sun. Coffeehouse: 6 p.m., Sun. Bible Study/ Band Practice: 5 p.m., Mon. PWOC: 9:30 a.m., Wed Choir practice: 6 p.m., Wed. LATTER DAY SAINTS Worship: 11:30 a.m., Sun. (Chapel Annex Classroom 1) Meeting: 7 p.m., Wed. (Chapel Annex Classroom 4)

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ROMAN CATHOLIC Our Lady of Victory Chapel Mass schedule: 11:45 a.m., Wed. | 10 a.m., Sun. PROTESTANT David Adams Memorial Chapel Worship services: 10:30 a.m., Sun. Jewish SABBATH Commodore Levy Chapel (Second Floor Bldg. C7) Sabbath: 7:30 p.m., Fri. (Sabbath Fellowship Oneg Shabbot Follows)

* Nursery care is available Sundays, 10 a.m. - Noon

ISLAMIC WORSHIP: Masjid al Da’wah 2nd Floor (Bldg. C-7) Services: 1:30 p.m., Fri. Chapels are open daily for prayer.

NWS Yorktown Chapel

NAS Oceana Chapel

ROMAN CATHOLIC ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass schedule: 8:30 a.m., Sun. Mass schedule: 11:30 a.m., Tues.-Fri. PROTESTANT 9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m., Sun. Worship service:10:30 a.m., Sun. PROTESTANT Sun. school: 9:15 a.m., Sun. NSA Northwest Worship service: 10:40 a.m., Annex Chapel Sun. ROMAN CATHOLIC Bible study: 11 a.m., Wed. Rosary: 9:30 a.m., Sun. Confessions: 9:30 a.m., Sun. Dam Neck Annex Mass Schedule: 10 a.m., Sun. Chapel CCD (Sept-May) 11 a.m., Sun. ROMAN CATHOLIC Confessions: 4:15 p.m., Sat. PROTESTANT (EPISCOPAL) Mass Schedule: 5 p.m., Sat. Worship service: 8 a.m., Sun. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL PROTESTANT July 29 - Aug. 2; 6 to 8 p.m. Worship service: 9 a.m., Sun.

contact info

duty chaplain

Norfolk: 444-7361 JEBLCFS: 462-7427 Yorktown: 887-4711 Oceana: 433-2871 Dam Neck: 492-6602 NSA Northwest Annex: 421-8204

The Duty Chaplain stands by to serve and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Conversations are confidential. Contact the Duty Chaplain by calling 438-3822.

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TO THOSE WHO SERVE, WE THANK YOU.

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MILITARY BONUS CASH

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IN ADDITION TO CURRENT INCENTIVES 2014 JEEP® WRANGLER SPORT Well-qualiﬁed eligible military lessees can lease for:

$249/MO. FOR $

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2,999 DUE AT SIGNING

Tax, title and license extra. No security deposit required. $.25 charge for each mile over 32,500 miles.

2014 JEEP® GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO 4X4 Well-qualiﬁed eligible military lessees can lease for:

$310/MO. FOR $

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2,999 DUE AT SIGNING

Tax, title and license extra. No security deposit required. $.25 charge for each mile over 32,500 miles.

2014 JEEP® PATRIOT LATITUDE FWD Well-qualiﬁed eligible military lessees can lease for:

$149 /MO. FOR $

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2,999 DUE AT SIGNING

Tax, title and license extra. No security deposit required. $.25 charge for each mile over 32,500 miles.

(1) The following individuals are eligible for a $500 cash allowance under the following program: #39CEB: active military, active military reserve, retired military and retired military reserve (honorable discharge and 20 years of service required) and all honorably discharged veterans within 12 months of discharge date. Program excludes SRT model. Not compatible with USAA member certificate program. See your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by 1/2/2014. (2) Lease offer for well-qualified eligible military lessees through Chrysler Capital based on MSRP with a 24B package plus an acquisition fee. Total due at lease signing is $2,999 which includes a down payment of $2,750, first month’s payment of $249 with no security deposit required. Total monthly payments equal $9,711. (3) Lease offer for well-qualified eligible military lessees through Chrysler Capital based on MSRP with a 23E package plus an acquisition fee. Total due at lease signing is $2,999 which includes a down payment of $2,689, first month’s payment of $310 with no security deposit required. Total monthly payments equal $12,090. (4) Lease offer for well-qualified eligible military lessees through Chrysler Capital based on MSRP with a 2FB package plus an acquisition fee. Total due at lease signing is $2,999 which includes a down payment of $2,850, first month’s payment of $149 with no security deposit required. Total monthly payments equal $5,811. (5) Tax, title and license and dealer documentation fees are extra. Offer requires a dealer contribution. Pay for excess wear and tear and mileage charge of $.25/mile for each mile over 32,500 miles plus a $395 disposition fee if vehicle is returned at end of term. Option to purchase at lease end at pre-negotiated price plus a $350 purchase option fee. Each participating dealers actual terms may vary. Not all lessees will qualify. Residency restrictions apply. Must take retail delivery by 12/2/13. Chrysler, Jeep and Jeep Grille are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC.