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■ paying respects Pearl Harbor survivors Bill Muehleib, who was a private in the Army Air Corps, right, and Preston Parham, who was a Petty Officer 3rd class in the Navy, salute during a wreath laying ceremony at Little Creek Amphibious base Sunday, Dec. 7, in recognition of the 73rd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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JEBLCFS hosts Pearl Harbor memorial By MC1 (SW) Brian McNeal Navy Public Affairs Support Element - East
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Members of the Hampton Roads community gathered to commemorate the 73rd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor during a memorial service, Dec. 7, at Joint Expeditionary Base (JEB) Little Creek-Fort Story. Seven survivors of the attack were present to honor the sacrifices of their fallen comrades and the survivors who have passed since. “I brought my 9-year-old son today because it’s important to remember the past,” said Jeff Taylor, grandson of Frank Chebetar, former president of the Tidewater Chapter of the Pearl Harbor Survivor's Association. “If you don't learn from it, you will not know what to do or who to turn to for your future.” After opening remarks, each of the seven survivors in attendance “called-out,” stating his name and command. “These survivors remind us that we must remain vigilant, dedicated and courageous in our fight to eliminate terrorism and those that would do us harm,” said U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Stephen Metruck, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District. “Although the attack on Pearl Harbor was devastating, it revealed the resiliency of the U.S. military and brought to light the character of the survivors and the character of the many from that great generation who are no longer with us.” During the attack on Pearl Harbor, 2,335 service members were killed, more than 1,100 wounded and 16 ships were either sunk or damaged. “We have a duty to bridge the generations and keep that legacy of service, and the foundation of honor, courage and commitment,” said JEB Little Creek-Fort Story’s commanding officer Capt. Frank Hughlett. “You cannot personify our core values any better than what our Pearl Harbor survivors have done for us.” The ceremony concluded with a 21-gun salute, the placing of a commemorative wreath, and the survivors leading all in attendance in singing “God Bless America.”
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Photos by Harry Gerwien | Military Newspapers of Virginia More than 7,000 military families attended the annual USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia Holiday Party was held on Dec. 6, at Rockwell Hall Gym on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. The fun filled, family oriented event was free to all service members and their families! As always, the USO provided a first class holiday party that feature Santa’s Village, inflatable rides, face painting and plenty of singing and dancing. An addition to this year’s event was the USO Show Troup who sang the National Anthem and other holiday songs. They even tested their dance talents with the kids as the DJ played holiday music and line dance songs. However, the real star of the show was Santa Claus who made an appearance to collect Christmas wishes from the children in attendance. ~JEBLCFS Public Affairs
BURIAL AT SEA Chief Petty Officer Robert C. Knight was assigned to an aviation squadron on Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay during the 1941 Japanese attacks on Pearl Harbor.
OBAMA NOMINATES NEW SECDEF President Barack Obama named Dr. Ashton B. Carter as his choice to become the 25th secretary of defense, Dec. 5.
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The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) announced Dec. 2 its customer reward program for its web store, myNavyExchange.com. The new My Navy Blue Rewards program rewards customers for shopping online.
“NEX customers are very loyal and special to us,” said Christine Estes, NEXCOM vice president, Omni-channel. “We know customers have a number of retailers they can shop, particularly online. The My Navy Blue Rewards program is our way of thanking customers for choosing to shop the NEX web store.” To participate in the My
Navy Blue Rewards program, customers must be signed up for the myNavyExchange.com e-mail list. Once enrolled in the program, customer online purchases will be tracked over a specific time period and for every $500 spent, the customer will receive a $10 electronic reward that can be redeemed in a NEX or online. Customers can opt out of the rewards program by unchecking the My
Navy Blue Rewards option in their e-mail preference profile. The first rewards period where purchases will be tracked is Nov. 1, 2014 - Jan. 31, 2015, with the electronic reward being distributed via e-mail in February 2015. More information on the My Navy Blue Rewards program can be found under the Customer Service section on myNavyExchange.com.
Transitioning active duty service members get more time to access MilConnect Press Release
TRICARE sponsors, spouses, and their dependent children 18 years and older have access to their personal information, health care enrollments, eligibility and other information through MilConnect, an online resource provided by the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC). A new initiative gives separating service members and their families more time to access this important information. Access to MilConnect is available three ways; common access
card (CAC) access, having a Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) account, or a DOD Self-Service Logon (DS Logon). Separating service members lose their CACs and access to their DFAS MyPay account upon separation. However, their DS Logon does not expire and can still be used to access certain applications such as DMDC’s milConnect. To make this transition easier for family members, DMDC will give prior eligible family members 18 and over six additional months to sign up for a DS Logon for use in accessing MilConnect after their
sponsor’s separation. This allows more time to view and print available correspondence (such as a disenrollment letter) within milConnect. Please note that in some cases the sponsor can see available correspondence for family members, regardless of their age in milConnect after separation. For information about transitioning from the military, visit www.tricare. mil/LifeEvents/Separating. For information about creating an account or other secure services that can be completed online, visit http://milconnect. dmdc.osd.mil.
Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group (NAVELSG) Sailors honored those who fought and died at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 with a remembrance ceremony at the NAVELSG drill deck in Cheatham Annex, Va. Dec. 5. Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group (NAVELSG) Sailors honored those who fought and died at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 with a remembrance ceremony at the NAVELSG drill deck in Cheatham Annex, Va. Dec. 5. See the full story at http://bit.ly/1zofEqW.
JKO UPGRADE OFFERS NEW FEATURES, CAPABILITIES TO USERS Joint Staff J7 Joint Knowledge Online (JKO) has deployed an upgraded version of their Learning Content Management System (LCMS) which provides new features and performance enhancements for all users and broadens training management capabilities for organizations and training coordinators. See the full story at http://bit.ly/1Ga0uYo.
RESEARCH TEAM FINDS PROMISING WAY TO PREVENT SKIN TRANSPLANT REJECTION A team of Navy researchers and collaborators working at the Naval Medical Research Center may have found a way to stop skin tissue rejection and published their results in the latest issue of STEM CELL Translational Medicine. See the full story at http://bit.ly/1wvhgAc.
USS NORMANDY COMPLETES INSURV ASSESSMENT Sailors aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) successfully completed the 72hour Inspection and Survey (INSURV) assessment Nov. 21, with an overall score of 81 percent. See the full story at http://bit.ly/1Ab3PTa.
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The Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center (NMCPHC) announced the launch of its redesigned and enhanced Health Promotion and Wellness (HPW) Wounded, Ill, and Injured (WII) website Dec. 4, as part of its ongoing HPW program. The website was created in support of Navy Medicine’s commitment to care for warfighters recovering from a wound, illness, or injury, no matter where and when sustained. “As a partner of the 21st Century Sailor and Marine Initiative, NMCPHC is committed to supporting Sailors and Marines returning to
R. Jonson, NMCPHC commanding officer. “Through this HPW WII program, we aim to encourage and empower WII Sailors and Marines to engage with their health care and support teams to achieve optimal health and maintain wellbeing.” The HPW WII website offers information, resources, and tools to support the healing, rehabilitation, recovery, and resilience of wounded, ill, or injured Sailors and Marines. Health and wellness topics align with the priorities outlined in the National Prevention Strategy, including active living, healthy eating, tobacco free living, injury
well-being, and substance use and misuse. Additional focus areas address critical issues facing WII service members as well as those who support and assist them during the recovery and transition process, topics such as caregiver support, relationships and intimacy, life after an amputation, traumatic brain injury, weight management, integrative and complementary medicine, case management, post-traumatic stress disorder, and sleep. The website targets health information disseminators as well as WII service members, their families, caregivers, and others who support and assist service members
U.S. Navy file photo A wounded service member from Naval Medical Center San Diego participates in the obstacle course at the Naval Special Warfare Center at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif.
during the recovery and transition process such as medical providers and case managers. HPW reorganized the website into 15 primary topic areas and created more than 100 new resources, tools, and materials to meet the information and resource needs of WII stakeholders. Based on the success and efficacy of the Health Promotion Toolbox, a WII Toolbox was also launched to provide both promotional and practical tools. The promotional tools
focus on helping health educators, providers, and case managers reach the WII audience while the practical tools aim at equipping WII service members in their daily battle for healing and recovery. The tools span six key topics: nutrition, relationships and intimacy, caregiver support, depression, sleep and integrative and complementary medicine. “The website resources can help prevent illness and injury, hasten recovery and promote healthy behaviors among WII Sailors and Ma-
rines,” said Cmdr. Connie Scott, NMCPHC HPW department head. “For example, WII service members can learn about the important role nutrition plays in helping the body heal as well as how changes in functioning and life stressors may cause changes in their relationships, both emotionally and physically.” To learn how NMCPHC HPW programs can facilitate recovery and strengthen resilience, visit the HPW WII website at http://1.usa. gov/1Bu8wM2.
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■ currently Lincoln is currently undergoing RCOH at Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries.
that many Sailors may not know about. “The medical department offers several different services to the crew in support of each member’s health care,” said Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Amanda Martinez. “Some of the services provided within the Medical department include sick hall, preventive and aviation medicine, radiation health, mental health, and pharmacy.” While Lincoln is undergoing Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) there are some difficulties and differences that medical, as well as the crew, experience that are not felt by an operational aircraft carrier.
Facility, one way that the medical department can accomplish this mission is with the patience and understanding of the Sailors on board. “We appreciate everyone’s time and would like for them to understand exactly what we do here to make sure the ship can function and Sailors’ needs are met,” Martinez said. Lincoln is the fifth ship of the Nimitz class to undergo a RCOH, a major life-cycle milestone. Once RCOH is complete, Lincoln will be one of the most modern and technologically advanced Nimitz-class carriers.
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The medical department spaces aboard USS Abraham Lincoln’s (CVN 72) Floating Accommodation Facility were filled with the hustle of the corpsmen, Dec. 4, helping keep Lincoln’s crew healthy as winter season draws near. The department’s primary mission is to help maintain the overall health of the crew. In order to complete this task they offer a variety of different services including some
“Some challenges such as being in the shipyard, really takes a toll on a lot of the service members,” Martinez said. “The high demand to complete ROCH on time adds stress to Sailors’ lives along with trying to balance a personal life as well.” As service members ask questions about their health care needs, they need to take a moment to realize just how busy that job can be. Caring for more than 2,000 Sailors is a huge undertaking that the medical department tackles on a daily basis. With a small amount of space located in the corner of the Floating Accommodation
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This week Navy wrapped up the review of its hairstyle policies for women. The almost yearlong effort was informed heavily by Fleet feedback and lessons learned from recent Navy and Department of Defense questions concerning hair and grooming standards. The result of the review was an update to Navy’s hairstyle policies to provide clearer guidance on what is and isn’t allowed. The updated policies authorize a slightly broader range of acceptable hairstyles, while continuing to emphasize the need for a neat and professional appearance. The Navy’s review and new standards take into account the wide range and textures of hair, including curled, wavy and straight hair. The new regulations provide guidance on hair styles, hair coloring, wigs, and hair accessories for women. Highlights of the changes and guidelines include: ■ Hairstyles must allow for the proper fit of headgear and not interfere with the proper wear of protective masks or equipment. ■ When in uniform, hair may touch, but not fall below a horizontal line level with the lower edge of the back of the collar. With service dress jumper uniforms, hair may extend a maximum of 1 1/2 inches below the top of the jumper collar. ■ Layered hairstyles are authorized, provided that the layers present a smooth graduated appearance. No portion of the bulk of the hair (except the bun) as measured from the scalp will exceed 2 inches. ■ The bulk of the bun shall not exceed 3 inches from scalp. The diameter of the bun will not exceed 4 inches. Loose ends must be tucked-in and secured. Buns must not protrude through the opening in the back of a ball cap. ■ Angled hairstyles may not exceed 1 1/2 inches difference in length from front
U.S. Navy photo illustration The Navy’s review and new standards take into account the wide range and textures of hair, including curled, wavy and straight hair. The new regulations provide guidance on hair styles, hair coloring, wigs, and hair accessories for women.
to back. ■ All hairstyles must minimize scalp exposure. ■ Two strand braids (a type of twist) are authorized. Braided hairstyles shall be conservative and conform to the grooming standard guidelines. The updated policy in its entirety can be found at http://1.usa.gov/1z0bWmf. The Navy took to heart suggestions that grooming standard resources (pictures, websites, guidance) needed a facelift. To better inform Sailors and leadership, Defense Media Activity created a smart-device-compatible hair viewer that provides photographic examples of authorized hairstyles. To see the viewer, visit http://www.
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navy.mil/ah_online/um/femalehair.html. The hair viewer page is divided into long hairstyles and short hairstyles and illustrates approved grooming standards such as hair dimensions, bulk of hair and width of buns. This is an interactive viewer – clicking on any of the hairstyles from the home page enables a 360 degree view of the hairstyle. Moving the cursor left and right across a Sailor’s photo rotates the head to show front, side and back of hair styles. Below each photograph is an explanation of the regulations that are specific to that particular hairstyle. The online hair viewer should help Sailors better understand the regulation requirements. It is impossible to address every situation and every hairstyle. The ultimate judgment call still lies with commanders. In addition to feedback on fleet policies and Sailor resources, Sailors had suggestions about the hair policies for new recruits. Beginning January 2015, Naval
Service Training Command (NSTC) will initiate a pilot program to cease mandatory female haircuts at Recruit Training Command (RTC) and Officer Training Command (OTC). The pilot was established after receiving feedback that junior Sailors and officers are not taught proper grooming standards during their initial training. Grooming standards education will be incorporated into the curriculum, but will not impact other training. This will allow women to style longer hair in the same manner that they would wear it daily in the fleet while providing the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of the standards before transferring to the fleet. If desired, women will still have the opportunity to cut their hair upon arrival and during training at RTC and OTC. Sailor feedback and questions on the new hairstyle guidelines and other uniform policies are always welcome. As always, Sailors can reach out to the Uniform Matters Office by emailing UMO_CMC@ navy.mil or usnpeople@gmail.com.
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NMCB 133 concludes 21-day Ebola monitoring By MC2 Benjamin Dobbs U.S. Fleet Forces Public Affairs
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Sailors from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 133 concluded a 21-day controlled monitoring period at the Langley Transit Center on Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, Dec. 4. The group of 15 Seabees was deployed to West Africa to aid in the construction of medical facilities for Ebola-stricken Liberia. While none of them had direct exposure to any Ebola patients, they underwent three weeks of monitoring as a precautionary measure covering the length of the virus’ incubation period. Fleet Master Chief Chuck Clark of U.S. Fleet Forces Command and Force Master Chief Lance Kitchens, force master chief at Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, visited the Sailors to thank them as they concluded their monitoring period. Clarke said these Sailors have impacted the entire Navy with what they’ve done. “They’re building infrastructures and runways and to them, it’s just an average day,” said Clarke. “Seldom do you get the opportunity to show your appreciation to people for what they do, so today is a great day.” Clarke and Kitchens greeted the Sailors of NMCB 133 as they arrived at the Langley Inn and thanked them for their service. “One out of 10 people who walk into a recruiting station actually get the opportunity to serve, and an even smaller number deploy,” said Clarke. “I know what you guys do. We thank you for what you’ve done and what you will continue to do.” The Sailors will enjoy a few days of liberty before returning to their regularly scheduled deployment in Djibouti. Clarke and Kitchens helped the Seabees carry their bags from the bus to Langley Inn. “After all they’ve done for the Navy, this is the least we could do,” said Clarke. During the 21-day controlled monitoring period the Sailors were able to stay connected with their families by using Skype and Facetime. “The connection here was much better than it was in Liberia. It was the fastest WI-FI ever,” said Builder 3rd Class James Doherty, one of the returning Seabees who finished the 21-day controlled monitoring.
MC3 Corey T. Jones Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., Commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, greets and congratulates Ship’s Serviceman Seaman Idaresit Udofia, the Bluejacket of the Year aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53).
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In the coming months, the Navy will honor thousands of Sailors and Navy civilians with Sailor, Junior Sailor, Bluejacket and Civilian of the Year honors. Through a new program, the Navy Office of Community Outreach (NAVCO) stands ready to help commands throughout the Navy share these stories with each honoree’s home town media. NAVCO has developed and deployed a new hometown media outreach program to share content with media across America. In 2014, using creative procedures and leveraging an industry-standard media access suite, nearly 4,200 stories and photos have been placed in Sailors’ hometown media across the country, with a cumulative audience of nearly 73 million -- almost a quarter of the U.S. population. Commands can take advantage of this service by simply submitting Sailor of the Year and similar stories and photos, which are likely being produced for internal media already, to NAVCO via email at navyoutreach@navy.mil. Be sure to include home-
town cities and states, and NAVCO will share the stories with the featured Sailors’ hometown media across the country. NAVCO will also provide each participating command a media feedback report with links to all coverage. “We’ve all seen the commercial featuring the big red ‘Easy’ button,” said Cmdr. James Stockman, NAVCO director. “Think of the NAVCO Media Outreach program as your own personal ‘Easy’ button for getting your best Sailors and Navy civilians recognized in their hometown media.” NAVCO’s hometown media outreach program helps tell the Navy story through the eyes of individual Sailors or Navy civilians by leveraging the ties they have to their home towns across the country. No other factor creates more marketability when highlighting personal achievements than a community’s local tie with a Sailor or Navy civilian. The program is one of many NAVCO employs to increase Americans’ understanding of the Navy, its people and its importance to national security and prosperity. An ancillary but no less significant benefit is the positive impact on the morale of the participating Sailors and Navy civilians.
Think of the NAVCO Media Outreach program as your own personal ‘Easy’ button for getting your best Sailors and Navy civilians recognized in their hometown media.” -NAVCO director Cmdr. James Stockman
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NAVELSG supports NEMSCOM proof of concept aboard USNS Choctaw County By MCC Edward Kessler NAVELSG Public Affairs
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The Military Sealift Command (MSC) joint highspeed vessel USNS Choctaw County (JHSV 2) moored for the first time at Naval Weapons Station – Cheatham Annex pier, Dec. 1, for a week long proof of concept trial. The trial is a collaborative effort between Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group (NAVELSG), Navy Cargo Handling Battalion (NCHB) 1 and Navy Expe-
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ditionary Medical Support Group (NEMSCOM) in setting up an expeditionary medical unit (EMU) on board. The reconfigurable 20,000-square-foot mission bay area can be quickly adapted to support a number of different missions – anything from transporting containerized portable hospitals to support humanitarian assistancedisaster relief (HADR) to transporting tanks and troops. “Time,” said Lt. Cmdr. Jeremy Weikel, NEMSCOM Design Director. “When the COCOM requires a hospital; we can employ the JHSV to quickly move an EMU from point A to point B.” Weikel went on to explain that an advantage the JHSV brings over the current hospital ships in the navy is the mission bay’s area of adaptability to almost any type of use along with its reduced on station response time. “For the scope of this exercise, we are looking for a vessel of opportunity” said Weikel. “We want to see how this (EMU) can fit on the JHSV in its current configuration.” The EMU proof of concept is in the early stages of development and experimentation, and is not solely reliant on the JHSV platform to succeed. Weikel continued to explain that the JHSV is an appropriate platform for this type of experiment. As long as sea state can support movement of the vessel, the JHSV could be quickly loaded to transport an EMU and met on station by NEMSCOM and fleet hospital personnel to unpack and set up the EMU. “Comfort and Mercy are full-up round hospitals, but slow in transit,” said Weikel Although not nearly ready to conduct such tasks as operations that are conducted on hospital ships, the JHSV with an EMU setup could potentially serve as rapid medical response. Choctaw County’s crew of 22 civil service mariners works for MSC which operates navigates and maintains the ship. JHSVs are capable of transporting approximately 600 tons of military troops, vehicles, supplies and equipment 1,200 nautical miles at an average speed of 35 knots, and are designed to operate in austere ports and waterways, providing added flexibility to U.S. warfighters worldwide. NAVELSG and NEMSCOM are homeported in Williamsburg, Virginia, at Cheatham Annex. NAVELSG provides Sailors with the knowledge and skills needed to support the fleet’s surface and air-handling mission. More than 100 Sailors and civilians work hand-in-hand with the fleet and are dedicated to ensuring training is current and well executed on behalf of 3,500 active duty and reserve Sailors in the administration, logistics and training of their active and reserve components.
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FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | DEC 11, 2014 | THE FLAGSHIP | A7 Lt. Pamela Cole, a nutritionist assigned to U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka, speaks to Sailors during a health promotion event aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) about the importance of good nutrition to lose weight in a healthy way for long term success.
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There are many treatment options that may not be known to the primary care team. We are able to better coordinate care and increase the efďŹ ciency of care.â€? -Cmdr. Anthony Tucker
By Rebecca A. Perron Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Public Affairs
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Pain medicine specialists at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) ofďŹ cially took the reins of a telementoring project called “Pain ECHOâ€? Nov. 18. The project brings primary care providers from different areas together to collaborate on treatment plans for patients with complex, chronic pain. ECHO, or Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes, uses telehealth technology to bring primary care providers throughout the Navy Medicine East (NME) region face to face with the team of pain specialists for a multidisciplinary consultation. The providers can be from clinics at NMCP, such as the Family Medicine or Internal Medicine clinics, from NMCP’s branch health clinics throughout Hampton Roads, Virginia, or from any medical treatment facility within NME, which includes 18 Military Treatment Facilities from Texas to Bahrain. During the Pain ECHO clinic, providers present cases of patients who need additional treatment to help manage their pain. The goal is to help primary care teams develop the treatment plans in the primary care setting, reduce referrals to the pain clinic and standardize comprehensive pain care. Recommendations for treatment come from pain psychologists, pharmacists, physical therapists, addiction specialists and pain medicine specialists. The Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery started the rollout of ECHO for pain medicine in April. The rollout was assisted by staff at the University of New Mexico, where the concept was developed about a decade ago. Specialists at NMCP are now able to conduct Pain ECHO clinics independently from the university staff, a ďŹ rst within Navy Medicine. “Today, the team is moving from a role of being mentored and guided in the processes to actually standing up an independent team,â€? said Cmdr. Mathew Loe, program manager for Comprehensive Pain Management at Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED). “Our goal is to augment the quality components of care that are provided to our chronic pain patients. We have the capability to do ďŹ ve to six clinics per month, and focus on subspecialties within pain management or a different specialty altogether, from hepatitis to dermatology.â€? Lt. Lindsay Gleason, a clinical psychologist at Naval Hospital Jacksonville, was the ďŹ rst provider to present a case during the Nov. 18 clinic. “The pain clinic is very valuable in that a provider is able to get different perspectives and treatment recommendations from providers and clinicians from various specialties,â€? Gleason said. “It allows a provider to develop the capacity and skills of these providers to more conďŹ dently treat their chronic pain
patients. The clinic incorporates a didactic which facilitates learning and allows us to increase capability to handle chronic and complex cases.â€? “There are many treatment options that may not be known to the primary care team,â€? said Cmdr. Anthony Tucker, the Navy Medicine East lead for the program and a pain medicine specialist. “We are able to better coordinate care and increase the efďŹ ciency of care.â€? Gleason was seeking recommendations that did not involve additional medications and considered the feedback from the panel to be helpful. “Several suggestions were things that had not been considered,â€? Gleason said. “By gaining the perspectives and recommendations from providers of different specialties, it allows us to have better continuity of care and care coordination within Medical Home Port and improves patient satisfaction.â€? That coordination and efďŹ ciency extends beyond the speciďŹ c case presented at the Pain ECHO clinic. Providers can use the experiences with telementoring to expand their knowledge of that specialty to future patients. “Everyone who attends the clinic is exposed to the learning from that case,â€? Tucker said. “So even if it’s not their patient, they might eventually be able to apply the principles to that future patient. Each person who attends the clinic can reach out to their fellow primary care providers and Medical Home team and share that knowledge, which is called force multiplication.â€? “From a quality standpoint, these evaluations help augment access to state-ofthe-art chronic pain care,â€? Tucker said. “The evidence shows that a multidisciplinary approach is the standard of care.â€? The University of New Mexico started the ECHO program to treat patients who had hepatitis C. With few hepatitis specialists in New Mexico, patients were driving long distances to seek care. University specialists used VTC to consult with primary care providers throughout the state, offering options for care that patients could receive locally. Since then, the ECHO program has been adopted by more than a dozen civilian hospitals across the country, and recently by Army Medicine and the Department of Veterans Affairs. BUMED is working to launch the program next within Navy Medicine West and expand the program to other health care specialties.
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NMCPHC launches new website for the Navy’s ShipShape Program Navy and Marine Corps Public already garnered more than greater collaboration beHealth Center 500 unique visits and has tween ShipShape program PORTSMOUTH
The Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center (NMCPHC) announced the launch of a revitalized website for the Navy’s ShipShape Program, Dec. 2. The ShipShape program is the ofďŹ cial Navy weight management program that assists active-duty Sailors, Navy beneďŹ ciaries, and government civilians with making healthy behavior changes in order to lose weight. The program consists of eight sessions that focus on three important components for weight management: mindset, nutrition and physical activity. The ShipShape program is managed by NMCPHC and aligns to the missions of the Navy’s 21st Century Sailor and Marine initiative and Navy Medicine to maintain a healthy, ďŹ t and ready force. “The new ShipShape program website provides improved site structure and an array of new content and features,â€? said Sally Vickers, public health educator at NMCPHC. “The new site has
been met with an overwhelmingly positive response. It offers ShipShape facilitators, coordinators, participants, and command ďŹ tness leaders (CFLs) quick and easy access to essential information and resources in support of the ShipShape program.â€? The new site includes the following enhancements: â– Improved structure and navigation: The new site boasts an improved layout and standardized navigation structure to enhance the quality and availability of information for the ShipShape program community. â– New content: The revitalized site contains new and refreshed resources developed speciďŹ cally to communicate with ShipShape program facilitators, coordinators, participants, and CFLs, such as frequently asked questions (FAQs), updated roster and reporting forms, quarterly newsletters, and a suite of products that align to each of the program’s eight sessions. â– Access to collaboration website: Beyond providing updated, organized information, the site promotes
facilitators and the program managers through the use of milSuite. Once certiďŹ ed, facilitators are encouraged to visit the site and establish a milSuite account, if they do not already have one. They are then invited to join the ShipShape Program Facilitators Group in which they will receive the latest information, program materials, and discussions. “Through the ShipShape program, we help participants achieve healthy weight loss by facilitating changes in eating and exercise habits that enable them to reach and maintain a healthy weight throughout their careers and beyond,â€? said Cmdr. Connie Scott, the Health Promotion and Wellness department head at NMCPHC. “Our goal is to provide a system that helps participants achieve both personal and professional success and empower them to make healthy choices and stay ďŹ t for life.â€? Visit the new ShipShape website at http://1.usa. gov/1yyxX94. Learn more about the ShipShape program at http://1.usa.gov/1z2yDpN.
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Below: A photo of Chief Petty Officer Robert C. Knight rests on a memorial stone at the USS Utah Memorial during an ash scattering ceremony held in his honor.
Photos by MC2 Tiarra Fulgham
An ash scattering ceremony was held in honor of two Sailors at USS Utah Memorial in Pearl Harbor
Harry and Carole Knight, son and daughter of Chief Petty Officer Robert C. Knight, scatter his ashes above the waters at the USS Utah Memorial during an ash scattering ceremony held in his honor. Knight was assigned to an aviation squadron on Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay during the 1941 Japanese attacks on Pearl Harbor.
Operation’s Specialist 2nd Class Dawan Randleman, assigned to the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Honors and Ceremonies, presents a ceremonial flag to the son and daugther of Chief Petty Officer Robert C. Knight during an ash scattering ceremony held in Knights honor.
Sailors from the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Honors and Ceremonies participate in an ash scattering ceremony held in honor of Chief Petty Officer Robert C. Knight.
Photos of Pearl Harbor survivor Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Harvey E. Smith and of USS Ralph Talbot (DD 390) rest at the USS Utah memorial during an ash scattering ceremony held in his honor.
A Sailor from the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Honors and Ceremonial Guard holds the ashes of Pearl Harbor survivor Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Harvey E. Smith during an ash scattering ceremony at the USS Utah memorial.
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Event honored vets still serving their community Continued from front Timothy “Frosty” Pentecost, a Sgt. Major who retired in 2006 at Fort Monroe after serving in the Army for 40 years, served three tours in Vietnam, Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, and still serves his community, long after his active duty retirement. The event honored all of this year’s nominees and the 10 individuals who were selected as the 2014 honorees based on their volunteer accomplishments and for going above and beyond working with the military and/or civilian communities. Still Serving is a recognition program that celebrates the service and achievements of dedicated individuals who have retired from the military, but are still serving the region by making a difference through monumental volunteerism that contribute to the improvement of the quality of life in the region every day. In fact, the Hampton Roads area boasts one of the largest retired military populations in the U.S. “There is no greater value to add in the world than being of service to someone else. Our military veterans perhaps know this better than anyone else. They selflessly served our country, defending our freedom worldwide, and continue to serve out of uniform,” said Adair Wells,
I was taken aback when they announced that I had won, and I am quite humble. I sat there and really listened to what all the other nominees had done and I was amazed. I am so very humbled.” -Timothy “Frosty” Pentecost
founder of the Still Serving event. “They make significant contributions to our community through their work, philanthropic and volunteer efforts. They do not ask for recognition but contribute every day out of their sense of service and commitment. They understand and live by their principles of leadership, initiative and selflessness. It is part of their mission to make our country a better place to live and we are lucky that so many have chosen to make Hampton Roads their permanent home.” Pentecost currently serves
Harry Gerwien | Military Newspapers of Virginia Timothy “Frosty” Pentecost, right, was announced as this year’s Still Serving Veteran of the Year. Included in the photo Still Serving founder Adair Wells, last year’s winner Jason Redman, and Gregory Banks, Senor Dental Benefits Advisor, United Concordia.
as the commander of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), York County Victory Chapter 13 of Yorktown, where he continues serving his community by volunteering his time in helping disabled veterans in need of assistance of veteran’s administration benefits earned while in the military. “I am so blessed to be able to volunteer as much as I do,” Pentecost said. “My entire life has been for the Soldier and I am blessed to be able to sit on this side of the table and look other veteran Soldiers in the eye and ask ‘How can I help you’ when they have been denied by the Veterans Affairs.” Pentecost was nominated by his friend and DAV13 comrade Terry Bohlinger,
who works alongside Pentecost as the DAV13 treasurer, and credits Pentecost as a key element in success of the Chapter and its mission. “Under Frosty’s leadership, the DAV York County Victory Chapter 13 of Yorktown is now open five days a week, meeting the needs of veterans as they come to complete and submit Veterans Affairs claims.” Though Pentecost was announced as the winner of the 2014 award, he contributed his success to those who surround him. “I was flabbergasted when I heard that I had been nominated. I’m just an average Joe. Terry does more than me. Mary at the hospital does more than me. I’m just a guy and I don’t think I do any-
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Holiday concert held at JEBLCFS More than 1,000 military family members enjoyed the performance of the U.S. Fleet Forces Band at the Annual Holiday Concert held at the Gator Theater on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Dec. 5. Santa arrived via a special sleigh courtesy of the base fire fighters. The concert included traditional selections such Jingle Bells, Santa Claus is Coming To Town, Silent Night and God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.
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The awardees: Timothy “Frosty” Pentecost, Dan Baxter, Tanisha Brown, Stacey Cummings, Ted Digges, George Galo, Ronald Hyman, Rebecca Landick, Lyren Morrisand Ernie Schlich.
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Continued from front The establishment has been put off-limits due to recent events at or around Déjà Vu, including a shooting incident on Dec. 2, in the parking lot. One of the five injured victims was a Sailor. Additionally, multiple media sources reported that there have been 275 police calls regarding incidents in or around Déjà Vu since Jan. 1. Removal of the restriction will be considered by the Joint Armed Force Disciplinary Control Board upon presentation of information that satisfactory corrective action has been taken by the establishment. The board’s next meeting is scheduled for Feb. 5, 2015. The off-limits list now reads as follows: ■ Déjà Vu Restaurant and Lounge, 6128 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, Va. ■ Envy Car Audio and Design, 117 E. Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk, Va. ■ Unwind Hookah Lounge, 731 J Clyde Morris Blvd., Ste B, Newport News, Va. ■ Unwind Hookah Lounge, 839 W. 21st Street, Norfolk, Va. ■ The Vault, 86 W. Mercury Blvd., Hampton, Va. ■ The Vault, 15435-B Warwick Blvd., Newport News, Va. ■ The Vault, 4796 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes, Va. ■ Mellow Smoke Tobacco Shop, 1948
Diamond Springs Road, Virginia Beach, Va. ■ Outer Edge Gifts, 760-B J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News, Va. ■ Blazin Herbs, 85 W Mercury Blvd., Hampton, Va. The board works closely with businesses that are considered being placed off-limits to avoid these actions. Mitigation efforts demonstrated by area businesses and communication to the board by the businesses often have favorable results. Establishments are given the opportunity to notify the JAFDCB in writing that corrective actions have taken place. Failure to respond will result in the board making a request for establishment representatives to appear in person at a formal hearing of the JAFDCB. The safety and security of all service members is a priority for the Department of Defense. The JAFDCB is an investigative committee composed of members from each military service and civilian advisers, who work with local law enforcement agencies and local businesses to identify conditions which may adversely affect the health, safety, welfare, and discipline of the armed forces. The establishments will remain on the off-limits list until the next scheduled meeting of the JAFDCB, where it will be determined whether they will remain on the list or whether they will be removed.
thing special,” Pentecost said. “I was taken aback when they announced that I had won, and I am quite humble. I sat there and really listened to what all the other nominees had done and I was amazed. I am so very humbled.” Other honorees included: Dan Baxter, Tanisha Brown, Stacey Cummings, Ted Digges, George Galo, Ronald Hyman, Rebecca Landick, Lyren Morrisand Ernie Schlich. Visit http://bit. ly/1wvj7Fe for a complete list of their individual accomplishments. “I have the pleasure of working with the military every day, and they never fail to impress me with their commitment to serving our country, literally placing their
lives on the line,” said Laura Baxter, publisher of Military Newspapers of Virginia. “And after all those years of sacrifice, they could have easily “retired”-plopped down in the old La-Z-Boy, watched a little golf, storage wars, whatever the preference. But that sense of commitment runs deep, and it’s that commitment that improves the quality of life in our region every day.” Sponsors for this year’s event were: United Concordia, our presenting sponsor, McDonald’s, Liberty Tax, GEICO, USAA and the USO Hampton Roads/Central Virginia. Nominations for next year’s event will be accepted in the fall of 2015.
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One Sailor’s ďŹ ght against bullying A Sailor from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NCMB) 3 walked 200 miles from Port Hueneme, California, to San Diego to raise awareness against bullying arriving Monday, Dec. 1. Âť see B5
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Pearl Harbor Day commemorates 73rd anniversary
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By MC2 Diana Quinlan NPASE West Detachment Hawaii
OBAMA NOMINATES CARTER TO BE NEXT DEFENSE SECRETARY Ashton B. Carter offers remarks after President Barack Obama nominated him to serve as the next defense secretary during an event at the White House, Dec. 5.
By Cheryl Pellerin DoD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON
President Barack Obama named Dr. Ashton B. Carter as his choice to become the 25th secretary of defense, Dec. 5. In one way or another, Obama said at the White House ceremony, Carter has served 11 secretaries of defense. “He’s an innovator who helped create the program that has dismantled weapons of mass destruction around the world and reduced the threat of nuclear terrorism,� Obama added.
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Stockdale Leadership Award Presented at Pentagon Ceremony
SEXUAL ASSAULT: PREVALENCE DOWN, REPORTING UP
By Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs
FORT MEADE, MD.
WASHINGTON
The 34th annual Vice Adm. James Bond Stockdale Leadership Award ceremony was held Dec. 4, in the Pentagon Hall of Heroes in Washington, D.C. Cmdr. Thomas J. Dickinson, a Whitehall, Michigan, native and Cmdr. Gavin Duff, of Toms River, New Jersey, received the award. The award recognizes two commissioned ofďŹ cers in pay grade of commander or below who contributed to Navy leadership improvement. Stockdale was a recipient of
By Terrina Weatherspoon Defense Media Activity
the Medal of Honor and the annual event is held in the room that honors all of the Medal of Honor recipients across the services. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert served as guest speaker at the ceremony and presented the awards to the winners. Greenert received the award himself in 1992. “These two leaders achieved remarkable success with the support of their commands,� said Greenert. “They did this by inspiring Sailors, focusing on the mission in the face of adversity, but neither take
Although he isn’t declaring victory, Rear Adm. Rick Snyder, director, 21st Century Sailor OfďŹ ce is declaring progress in most areas of the Navy’s sexual assault prevention and response (SAPR) efforts. The Department of Defense SAPR Progress Report to the President, released by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel Dec. 4, shows the Navy making speciďŹ c progress in two areas: reporting and prevalence. “Reports have gone up, which is positive,â€? said Snyder. “It means victims are not afraid to come forward.â€? Additionally, prevalence is coming down. Closing the gap between reports and prevalence is important to Snyder and to the Navy because it shows the progress of the efforts t implemented throughout the Navy in the last few years.
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Veterans, service members, families and guests commemorated Pearl Harbor Day with multiple ceremonies at Ford Island and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Dec. 7. The theme of this year’s historic commemorations, “Preserving the Memory,â€? focused on keeping the story of the attacks on Oahu and the beginning of World War II for the United States alive for new generations and the nation. The day’s events began at the World War II Valor in the PaciďŹ c National Monument Pearl Harbor Visitor Center with the 73rd annual commemoration ceremony dedicated to the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of U.S. PaciďŹ c Fleet, provided opening remarks and introduced U.S. Air Force Gen. Lori J. Robinson, commander, PaciďŹ c Air Forces, who served as a keynote speaker for the event, which overlooked the historic USS Arizona Memorial. “For the last 73 years here in the PaciďŹ c, we’ve remembered Pearl Harbor,â€? said Harris. “We’ve remained vigilant and just as the “Greatest Generationâ€? before us, today’s armed forces are more than ready to answer the alarm and, if need be, we’re ready to ďŹ ght tonight and win. “We are doing everything we can to keep the alarm from sounding in the ďŹ rst place by enacting America’s current strategic rebalance to the IndoAsia-PaciďŹ c, designed to maintain stability, prosperity and peace throughout the region,â€? Harris said. He praised Robinson’s leadership and professional skills, intellect and mastery, which helped her excel and set the highest standards, achieving numerous records in her military career.
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Military spouse employment program expands partnership
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By Amaani Lyle DOD News, Defense Media Activity
ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, VA.
Through Joining Forces, an initiative offering employment, educational and wellness resources to military families, Pentagon officials today inducted 38 organizations into the Military Spouse Employment Partnership in a ceremony at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial here. The ceremony recognized the signatory corporate partners who have made substantial efforts to reduce the high unemployment rate and close the wage gap that military spouses face as a result of frequent relocations that service members’ missions often require. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military and Community Family Policy Rosemary Freitas Williams and Principal Deputy Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Dr. Laura Junor said their goal is to keep military families healthy, strong, and cohabitating whenever possible. “We do that by working together to provide the comprehensive support and assistance our service members, spouses and families need to be successful through their mobile military life,” Williams said. Linking resources Williams also noted the need for public-private partnerships which link the right mix of resources and recognize that military spouses have the education, diversity and skills to enhance workforce productivity and produce national and international business success. The new inductees, Williams said, join 266 enduring partners representing all business types, from small businesses with regional footprints to international corporations that provide products and services for a global market. “Our research clearly shows that when our military spouses are able to meet their own career objectives, our military members are more likely to remain on active duty,” Williams said. “We need to retain that top talent for national security purposes.” When military spouses are able to maintain meaningful employment despite frequent relocations, especially following the return to civilian life as their service member’s mili-
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Military kids, families take part in the annual holiday press preview First Lady Michelle Obama stops to look at the White House Christmas tree in Blue Room while walking with children of military families to the State Dining Room of the White House for a craft project during the Christmas holiday press preview, Dec. 3. During their visit, military children were given the opportunity to decorate and take home salt dough ornaments, gingerbread men and women, and holiday cards, while their parents enjoyed hot cider and holiday cookies.
tary career ends, Williams said they are able to provide family financial stability which is critical to their short- and long-term health and well-being. “We used to think that that was a good idea; we now know it’s science – it is absolutely evidence based,” Williams said. And participating employers, she added, do more than provide mere jobs to spouses. Williams said, “You’ll be providing our spouses and military families with work-life satisfaction, strong family financial stability and ultimately, the military personnel readiness that we need for a sustainable military force and a strong national defense.” Military spouse workforce According to Junor, more than half of the DOD’s 2,000,000-plus service members are married. Those spouses, many of whom are well-educated, face perennial challenges – including a 25 percent unemployment rate, while another 25 percent are underemployed. “[The spouses] are not looking for a favor; they are looking for the opportunity to be the valuable employee that they know they are,” Junor said. A personal experience Junor described her personal experience in 1992 as both a new wife and Ph.D uprooted from Washington to Naval Station Mobile, Alabama, with her husband, who was then a
Navy lieutenant junior grade. She recounted scouring organizations and educational institutions for work, finally even seeking an internship, which like previous job prospects, fizzled because employers were reticent to hire someone who would eventually leave once their service member changed duty station. Junor explained that she later accepted an offer as a visiting assistant professor of economics at Tulane University – two states away in Louisiana. “As newlyweds, my husband and I did not live in the same state,” she said, adding that experience sparked the next 3-5 years of separate residences so she could develop her career. Junor said she and her husband decided that he’d depart the Navy in the interest of family togetherness. “Military life is difficult for a two-career household, but the second career for those that are looking for it, matters,” Junor said. “Having that second career is a very valuable safety net when the inevitable transition time comes.”
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DOD News, Defense Media Activity
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The second lady of the United States made a surprise appearance at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial today to honor the Military Spouse Employment Partnership’s expansion and commend companies who have hired more than 65,000 military spouses since Joining Forces launched in 2011. Brainchild of First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, Joining Forces links employment, educational and wellness resources to military families. “When we launched MSEP, we were excited to have 50 businesses involved [and] today … over 260 businesses have entered the partnership, so that’s nearly five times the number of when we started,” Biden said at today’s event. “These partnerships represent every employment sector and are offering jobs at every level within their organizations.” The second lady recognized the Class of 2014 signatory partners as well as the 266 enduring corporate partners and other organizations that have been instrumental in posting some 1.8 million
A personal connection To illustrate her personal connection to the cause, Biden described herself as a “proud military daughter, mother and grandmother,” who understands the mixture of pride and concern that military families have when a loved one is deployed. “When you have a family member serving in the military, really the whole family serves too,” she said. She noted in particular the sacrifices military spouses make – running households and raising kids alone, packing and unpacking after countless moves while maintaining full-time jobs. These challenges, Biden said, led her to join military leaders, businesses and the Chamber of Commerce to announce MSEP, which strengthens the educational and career opportunities of military families. Biden called military spouses among the most skilled and dedicated members of America’s workforce. “By giving them the opportunity to succeed, you are making your business more productive,” she said to the inductees. “American businesses understand it’s not only
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High-quality workforce Junor emphasized the quality of today’s military spouse workforce. “You’re not going to find a more resilient, motivated and adaptable group out there,” she said. “If you’re willing to give them a shot, you will get more than that in return.”
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Success stories Among thousands of success stories, Biden cited Jessica Patrick, an Army spouse, mother of two and registered nurse, who a year ago sought her next career opportunity following multiple prior moves and projected future moves. Humana’s Veterans and Military Spouses Hiring Initiative recruited Patrick and she accepted, knowing that Humana understood the gaps and frequent role changes in her resume, which, Biden said, reduced the stress she had in previous job interviews. A confident applicant and now content employee, Patrick loves her job and its flexibility, Biden noted, adding that the new job enables her to telecommute 100 percent of the time so that family moves no longer impact her career. “More importantly, she sees her employment as … a chance to grow in her role and to advance in her career without having to start over once again,” Biden said. Stories like this, Biden explained, are exactly why she and the first lady launched Joining Forces. “Michelle and I knew that the Ameri-
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can people, if asked, would come out in full support [of] our military families,” she said. America steps up And MSEP, Biden said, offers hiring fairs, mentorship programs and assistance to spouses who wish to further their education. “From employers hiring veterans and military spouses to schools recognizing military kids, to non-profits like MSEP, America has stepped up,” she said. “You are making a big difference.” By hiring and supporting a military spouse, she emphasized, companies help a military family maintain economic stability and peace of mind while the service member transitions back to civilian life. “Our veterans, service members and their families deserve the very best efforts of each one of us to show them how much we appreciate their service to our country,” she said.
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Future USNS Brunswick keel authenticated Team Ships Public Affairs MOBILE, ALA.
Toni Riales Photography Alma B. Booterbaugh, ship sponsor, authenticates the keel with the assistance of Austal USA A-class welder, Wayne Alexander.
GETTYSBURG RECEIVES NAVY’S TOP COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD ■ ship Homeported in Mayport, USS Gettysburg is in the middle of an 11-month maintenance period, which will include significant upgrades to its hull and engineering plant.
By Ensign Tommy Changaris USS Gettysburg Public Affairs
MAYPORT, FLA.
The chief of naval operations named guidedmissile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64) as the recipient of the Navy’s highest award for community service, Nov. 24. Gettysburg received the 2014 Navy-wide Project Good Neighbor Community Service Award in the medium sea command category and is joined by awardees in various other sea, shore and overseas categories. The Project Good Neighbor Award, a Navy Community Service Program award, recognizes the best year-round, volunteer-supported program or special project that promotes outreach activities to establish and restore hope to the community. Serving the local Wounded Warrior population and supporting community programs like Habitat for Humanity, Gettysburg’s crew volunteered thousands of hours of their personal time in 2014. Beyond the crew’s efforts, the ship’s Family Readiness Group (FRG) also volunteered in the Jack-
sonville, Florida, area while the ship was deployed in early 2014. “I could not be more impressed by the crew and our families right now,” said Gettysburg’s Command Master Chief Dan Hacker. “Even though we have had a lot on our plate for a while now, these Sailors remain motivated to get out there and help their community. To me, that just speaks volumes to the character of our people.” The Gettysburg crew undertook community service efforts throughout 2014 that included partnerships with the Jacksonville Wounded Warrior-Safe Harbor office and Beaches Habitat for Humanity, as well as a special project at the American World War II Cemetery in Rhone, France while on deployment. Lt. j.g. Stephanie Santarelli, Gettysburg’s auxiliaries officer, said as soon as she checked aboard, she was invited to take part in a command project for Habitat for Humanity. “It was clear early on that serving our community was a priority on board,” Santarelli said. “Going out and taking on a project, especially one that benefits someone in need, is a great way to build that teamwork and camaraderie that a ship needs.”
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The keel of the future USNS Brunswick (JHSV 6) was authenticated at the Austal U.S.A. shipyard in Mobile, Dec. 2. Longtime civil servant and ship sponsor, Alma B. Booterbaugh served as the keel authenticator, etching her initials into the keel plate to verify that the ship’s keel was “truly and fairly” laid. “We’re honored to have Mrs. Booterbaugh here today from the secretary of the Navy’s office,” said Capt. Henry Stevens, Strategic and Theater Sealift program manager, Program Executive Office (PEO), Ships. “The Navy is tremendously excited about the capabilities this ship will provide to the Navy. The program is benefitting greatly from serial production and we look forward to delivering this ship less than a year from now.” Joint High Speed Vessels (JHSV) are versatile, noncombatant vessels designed to operate in shallow-draft ports and waterways, increasing operational flexibility for a wide range of activities including maneuver and sustainment, relief operations in small or damaged ports, flexible logistics support, or as the key enabler for rapid transport. They will be capable of interfacing with rollon/roll-off discharge facilities, as well as on/off-loading a combat-loaded Abrams Main Battle Tank (M1A2). JHSVs will provide fast intra-theater transportation of troops, military vehicles and equipment. Each JHSV is capable of transporting 600 short tons 1,200 nautical miles at an average speed of 35 knots. Each vessel includes a flight deck to support day and night aircraft launch and recovery operations. Brunswick will have airline-style seating for 312 embarked forces with fixed berthing for 104 personnel. JHSV 6 was named after Brunswick, Georgia, in April 2013 by Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus to honor the values and men and women of the city, as well as the state. Brunswick is one of three JHSVs currently under construction at Austal and is scheduled to deliver in late 2015. As one of the Defense Department’s largest acquisition organizations, PEO Ships is responsible for executing the development and procurement of all destroyers, amphibious ships, special mission and support ships, and special warfare craft. Currently, the majority of shipbuilding programs managed by PEO Ships are benefiting from serial production efficiencies, which are critical to delivering ships on cost and schedule.
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ASD Morehouse attends energy demonstration at Carderock By Rebecca Grapsy Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division Public Affairs
WEST BETHESDA, MD.
Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Operational Energy Plans and Programs (ASD(OEPP)) Tom Morehouse visited Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) in West Bethesda, Nov. 20, to observe a demonstration of the Hybrid Energy Storage Module (HESM) Tactical Unit. The HESM, designed to enhance fuel efďŹ ciency, maximize performance and reliability, and enable future high-power weapons and sensor systems, completed its operational demonstration milestone two years ahead of anticipated development time. “This is really a ďŹ rst-rate operation,â€? Morehouse said. “Whenever I am asked about the beneďŹ ts of Department of Defense and Department of Energy cooperation, I hold HESM up as the gold standard.â€? The demonstration was part of a technology review of the collaboration effort between the assistant secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (ASD(R&E)) HESM and Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) Advanced Management and Protection of Energy-Storage Devices (AMPED) programs. AMPED technology will be used to potentially extend the operational performance beneďŹ ts and safety for these applications beyond the hybrid storage module baseline design conďŹ gurations. “The development of hybrid power and energy systems needed for various military applications presented the research community with a very difďŹ cult set of technical challenges, satisfying both the need for energy efďŹ ciency and for rapid charging and recharging of high-power systems,â€? said Don Hoffman, lead of the HESM program. “Working toward achieving these capabilities through our partnership with ARPA-E provides the potential to not only beneďŹ t the military but to also demonstrate the potentials for commercial applications.â€? The HESM program, co-sponsored by ASD(OEPP) and ASD(R&E), addresses advanced technology development of multidevice energy storage. It is applicable to legacy and nextgeneration Army and Marine Corps battleďŹ eld generators and vehicles, Air Force and Navy aircraft, and Navy ships. “I congratulate the team on meeting technical milestones, and particularly on how rapidly they are translating this technology into capabilities for the warďŹ ghter and moving them into the ďŹ eld,â€? Morehouse said at the conclusion of the event.
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Bob Krekorian Commercial riggers watch as a crane with a 200-ton capacity lifts a 68,000 pound Johnston boiler on to a platform on the north side of Naval Station Newport’s central steam plant.
NEW BOILER SAVES MONEY, IMPROVES EFFICIENCY By Bob Krekorian NAVSTA Newport Public Affairs
A new boiler, delivered to Naval Station (NAVSTA) Newport’s central steam plant located in Building 7, Nov. 25, is part of a NAVFAC $2.3 million Major Maintenance and Repair Program (MMRP) that will provide additional exibility in managing the installation’s utility costs. According to John Reichert, NAVSTA Newport Energy Manager, the new smaller boiler replaces a broken larger boiler that had been idle for several years. “This new smaller boiler, capable of operating on natural gas or heating oil, will be used during the fall and spring seasons before the real cold weather,â€? Reichert said. The new Johnston boiler, weighing approximately 68,000 pounds, will provide enough steam without having to ďŹ re up the big winter boilers. The new smaller boiler is rated for steam production at 32,000 pounds per hour. “We are expecting this properly sized boiler will efďŹ ciently provide the heat that is actually required and will save on fuel and reduce
air emissions,â€? he said. Use of the new boiler will save on utility costs and provide winter backup support when the heat load is larger than what one boiler can produce. Other parts of the project include upgrading the control system for the boiler plant, as well as a wireless steam trap monitoring system and new vent condensers. “These new features will optimize the performance and efďŹ ciency of the entire boiler plant,â€? said Raymond Cournoyer, Utility Energy Management branch head, NAVFAC Public Works Newport. “The features will help us stay ahead of maintenance requirements.â€? Another portion of the MMRP is the installation of a new boiler control system for the nodal steam heat plant on Coasters’ Harbor Island that supports the Naval War College and other tenant commands. “The new controls will optimize the performance and efďŹ ciency of the two operating boilers there while reducing emissions and providing a smoother operation with improved maintenance monitoring,â€? Reichert said.
This new smaller boiler ... will be used during the fall and spring seasons before the real cold weather.� -John Reichert, NAVSTA Newport Energy Manager
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WHO ARE YOU TALKING TO? Get to know your victim advocates By Terrina Weatherspoon Defense Media Activity
Who are your victim advocates? Boatswain Mate Seaman Sabrina Parsons-Hang has kept a lot of secrets. At 28, she is the youngest of eight children, and one of the oldest in her department. People tell her things, they ask for her advice, and most importantly, they trust her. They see right past the stripes on her sleeve to the kind dark eyes and the smile of someone who understands more than her rank would ever let on. Maybe it’s because her father retired from the Navy and she trusts the institution. Maybe it’s because her brother served honorably as a religious specialist until his death when a typhoon hit his base in Okinawa Japan. Maybe it’s because her sister was raped multiple times, and left out by a lake, cold and alone. Or maybe it’s because she went to college and earned several degrees before finally convincing her mom it was safe for another one of her children to join the Navy. Whatever the reason, people feel comfortable opening up to her. But Parsons-Hang didn’t come here to talk about herself; as a victim advocate for the Navy, her job is to find out how she can help others. “My responsibilities as a VA are to listen to the victim,” said Parsons-Hang. “Never blame, never judge. I’m there solely to listen and advise people of their options. Reporting, getting medical treatment, seeking legal advice. Whatever they need or want. If they need me to go with them to medical, I go no question. My goal is to make sure no one ever feels the way my sister felt that night - alone.” To become a victim advocate, the first thing Parsons-Hang had to do was submit a special request chit to her chain of command. From there, her ship required her to participate in an interview with
MC2 Jeffry Willadsen A photo illustration produced by the U.S. Navy supporting the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) program.
her command’s program coordinator. Next she did a phone interview with the base Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC). If the commanding officer and the installation SARC feel like you have what it takes, you will be scheduled for a 40-hour training course to certify as a victim advocate. It is there that you learn the ins and outs of the program and are given the tools to really serve the victims. This process may differ from command to command, but strong vetting is crucial everywhere. “I think the questions they ask are a good way for them to see if you are serious about it and if you can handle it,” said Parsons-Hang. “The questions might be different from base to base but for me; I was asked why I wanted to become a VA, what attributes I have that would make me a good VA, why would people come to me over someone of a higher rank, what is the difference between restricted and unrestricted reporting and a few others.” The questions are also designed to make sure you can remain professional when a situation arises.
“We are all human, so we all get emotional,” said Parsons-Hang. “However, you have to relieve yourself as a person’s VA if their story hits you too hard or hits too close to home. You have to be able to sympathize but not be too emotional.” Sympathizing is something Parsons-Hang can do. As a junior member in deck department, she knows what it is like to sometimes feel lost in the crowd. But in this case, she feels like her rank helps. “Junior sailors aren’t always willing to talk to seniors,” said Parsons-Hang. “They aren’t intimidated by my rank, and they feel like they will be heard. But because of my age, higher ranking Sailors feel comfortable speaking to me too. I have proven myself loyal and trustworthy. Not just as a VA, but as a Sailor in general. I think it helps that I am dedicated to qualifications and doing my job.” Parsons-Hang is an advocate, not just for victims but for all Sailors. What it’s like to be a VA Chief Cryptologic Technician Networks Melinda Lee has wit-
nessed what sexual assault does to person. She has seen it steal purpose from a victim, driving them to a lonely place. She could not stand by and do nothing. She wanted to advocate. Lee went through the questions, scenarios and training. But nothing could really prepare her. “There is no academic lecture that made me ready to be a victim advocate,” said Lee. “No two situations are alike. This isn’t a scenario, these are real people. If they need me to attend appointments with them, I do it. When someone is hurting emotionally and physiologically there is no bandage for it. There are no ointments or antibiotics that can be prescribed to take away the pain. When I am dealing with these situations I have to ensure that I don’t project my emotions on the victim. I have to really harness my emotions regardless of the situation. I have to make sure I am strong for the victim.” Not just another collateral duty When Personnel Specialist 1st Class Shariff Burgos checked into her command, her leadership asked if she would be interested in becoming a VA and command point of contact. After attending the training she realized this was not an ordinary collateral duty. It is far more personal. “I personally know victims and this gives me a stronger drive to continue intervening on a victim’s behalf,” said Burgos. “When I watch sexual assault training videos or read an article, I reflect on my friends whom have had attempts of sexual assault made on them and those who have been assaulted. I think of them and know it can happen to anyone and no one ever deserves to be sexually assaulted.” Her advice for any person thinking of becoming a SAPR Victim
■ be an advocate To become a Victim Advocate speak to your chain of command, Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, or a Victim Advocate. To learn about their responsibilities please review SECNAV Instruction 1752.4B enclosure (6). If you do not meet the current requirements, do not get discouraged. Seek other ways in which you can support the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) program in special events such as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM), bystander training, and peer mentoring programs. Every Sailor and Marine has a great opportunity to be a part of ensuring sexual assault is eliminated from our Navy and Marine Corps.
Advocate would be to understand that you will have to put the victim first - ensure it is their needs that are met. Master emotions and views and give the victim all the information needed to make an informed decision. A heart with ears Master at Arms 3rd Class Lizette Rosario knows that victims of sexual assault are in need. They need guidance and support. “We need to be as supportive as we can,” said Rosario. “I feel like I am making a positive impact. The scenarios we are trained to respond to are so horrible. If there is even a slight chance that I can bring a positive light to the victims through my support, I would love the opportunity to do so.” Rosario stresses that the Navy is getting better at helping victims by continuing to listen. “A Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Coordinator in South Korea once told me that we advocates should be a heart with ears. That is the perfect way to describe our job. We need more hearts with ears in our military.”
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CECN Curtis Lee Yeoman 3rd Class Christopher Kalb from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3 walks on the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) going south near Naval Base Ventura County Point Mugu during his 200mile anti-bully awareness walk.
NMCB 3 Sailor walks 200 miles for anti-bullying crusade By Seaman Curtis Lee Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3
PORT HUENEME, CALIF.
A Sailor from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NCMB) 3 walked 200 miles from Port Hueneme, California, to San Diego to raise awareness against bullying, arriving Dec. 1. Yeoman 3rd Class Chris Kalb started his journey on Thanksgiving morning from Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) Port Hueneme and arrived to the “Unconditional Surrender” statue near the San Diego harbor Monday night. “Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words will never hurt you,” said Kalb. “Growing up this phrase never helped me.” Being bullied as a child
throughout his school days still affects Kalb today. “Something I learned was that my bones will heal, but my heart won’t from the words kids called me.” Walking roughly 40 miles each day for five days, Kalb arrived at the statue at 9:15 p.m. Monday night. Roughly 10 supporters cheered as Kalb collapsed onto the monument’s base in tears from both exhaustion and happiness. “That statue was the third most beautiful thing I had ever seen, right behind my mother and girlfriend,” said Kalb. Terrains ranged from steep hills and rough roads, placing a serious toll on Kalb. With his feet blistered, every step toward his goal was wrought with pain. Kalb wore two knee wraps to help
with pain, and by day three, he had a cane to help stabilize his body. Kalb walked the entire day four on the beach to give his feet more comfort. “I wanted to test my mental and physical strength while also help bring attention to a very underrated problem in our schools,” said Kalb. “I hope to inspire anybody who has reached rock bottom in their life, that no matter how far in life you fall, you can always get back up and do extraordinary things.” The Naval Construction Force is a vital component of the U.S. Maritime Strategy. The force provides deployable battalions capable of providing disaster preparation and recovery support, humanitarian assistance and combat operations support.
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An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter launches for the first time from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).
ONR EARNS DOD MANUFACTURING AWARD FOR F-35 By Eric Beidel Office of Naval Research
ARLINGTON, VA
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) received one of the nation’s top manufacturing awards for an innovative, cost-saving method for making advanced cockpit enclosures, or canopies, for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter program, Dec. 2. Officials from ONR’s
Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) program accepted the Department of Defense’s Joint Defense Manufacturing Technology Achievement Award at the Defense Manufacturing Conference in San Antonio. The Department of Defense’s Joint Strike Fighter program is developing the next generation of affordable, lethal strike aircraft in variants for the Navy, Air
Force and Marine Corps. The automated process will be used to make canopies (the transparent shells around the cockpits) for more than 2,000 aircraft, saving nearly $125 million over the life of the F-35 program. ONR ManTech led a team of military and industry scientists and engineers in automating the thermoforming process used to create F-35 canopies, saving time and money and eliminating potential hazards for human work crews. “This award confirms our commitment to developing the most efficient and costeffective ways to manufacture some of the most critical hardware our Sailors and Marines use,” said John Carney, director of ONR’s ManTech program.
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The automation project began in 2011 and cost just $1.3 million. Much of the work was carried out at the Composites Manufacturing Tech-
nology Center, one of seven Centers of Excellence under ONR’s ManTech program. “The potential cost savings represent a huge return on a relatively small initial investment by ONR,” said Neil Graf, ONR ManTech’s program officer. The F-35 canopy represents the cutting edge in aircraft design. Its unique shape and specialized material the make the canopy manufacturing process more complex than that for other aircraft. Currently, skilled technicians load an acrylic shell into a forming tool and load the assembly into an oven heated to 200 degrees where the canopy forms over a span of up to six days. During that time, workers regularly enter the oven to makes observations and manually adjust positioning clamps to control the forming process. The new method uses a
control system with cameras to see inside the oven to calculate the rate at which the canopy’s shape is forming. The clamps automatically adjust to ensure the shape remains uniform throughout the process to meet the F-35’s stringent requirements. The new system gets the job done in just two or three days. It also requires fewer tools and oven time and less clean-up afterward. Most importantly, workers no longer have to enter the hot ovens. The automated thermoforming process underscores the chief of naval operations’ Navigation Plan that calls for the service to continue efforts to make investments to address near-term challenges and develop future capabilities even in the face of budget constraints. ONR ManTech partnered with experts from the F-35 Program Office, Naval Air Systems Command, GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems and Penn State’s Applied Research Laboratory to develop the automated system. GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems, in coordination with the F-35 Program Office, plans to implement the new process in May. ONR provides the science and technology necessary to maintain the Navy and Marine Corps’ technological advantage. Through its affiliates, ONR is a leader in science and technology with engagement in 50 states, 70 countries, 1,035 institutions of higher learning and 914 industry partners.
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Obama, Hagel discuss Carter’s character, qualifications
Continued from B1 “He’s a reformer who’s never been afraid to cancel old or inefficient weapons programs; he knows the Department of Defense inside and out. All of which means that on day one, he’s going to hit the ground running,” the president said. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said in a statement issued this morning that he supports Carter’s nomination. On Nov. 24, the president accepted Hagel’s resignation as defense secretary. Hagel has agreed to stay on until his successor has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Strategist, scientist, scholar Carter, Hagel said, has held the No. 2 and No. 3 jobs at the Pentagon and for both was confirmed unanimously by the U.S. Senate. “He is a renowned strategist, scientist and scholar with expertise spanning international security and counterterrorism to science, technology and innovation,” Hagel added, “and I know that Ash and [his wife] Stephanie are committed to America’s men and women in uniform and their families.” At the White House, Carter said he accepted the president’s nomination “because of my regard for his leadership [and] because of the seriousness of the strategic challenges we face, but also the bright opportunities that exist for America if we can come together to grab hold of them.” He also accepted the nomination, he said, because of the deep respect and abiding love that he and his wife Stephanie have for the men and women in uniform. Pledging candid advice Carter said that if confirmed he would give the president his most candid strategic and military advice. “And finally,” Carter added, “to the greatest fighting force the world has ever known, to you I pledge to keep faith with you and to serve our nation with the same unflinching dedication that you demonstrate every day.” Carter served as deputy defense secretary from October 2011 to December 2013 under former Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and later under Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel.
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Under Hagel, Carter’s portfolios included serving as the department’s point man in defense relations with India and heading the department’s investigation into the September 2013 Washington Navy Yard shooting that killed 12 people and injured three others. Leading DOD acquisition efforts As undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics from April 2009 to October 2011, Carter led DOD efforts to speed the fielding of urgently needed equipment, including mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles. He also worked to increase Pentagon buying power and helped bolster U.S. defenses against emerging threats. Over the course of his career in public service, Carter four times received the DOD Distinguished Service Medal. For contributions to intelligence, Carter received the Defense Intelligence Medal. Over the years Carter has moved several times between academia and government, and a 2007 autobiography written while he was on the faculty of Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government describes a career transition that began in theoretical physics and moved into defense and international security. He earned bachelor’s degrees in physics and in medieval history from Yale University and received his doctorate in theoretical physics from Oxford University, where he was a Rhodes Scholar. From physics to international security After his study at Oxford, Carter returned to the United States to begin climbing the academic ladder in physics, he said in the autobiography. In 1979 colleagues convinced him to take a yearlong leave of absence from theoretical physics to join a study team of scientists at the Congressional Office of Technology Assessment. The team was asked to analyze all the ways MX intercontinental ballistic missiles could be protected from a Soviet Union nuclear first strike. The experience left him with a deep concern about the problems of international security, he said, and he decided to change careers. His first job at the Pentagon was in the systems analysis department in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. “These were what [then-Defense Secretary Robert] McNamara called his ‘whiz kids.’ My job covered strategic nuclear forces, strategic defenses
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No shortage of security challenges “Our combat mission in Afghanistan ends this month and we have to transition to a new mission of advising and assisting Afghan forces and going after remnants of al Qaeda’s core,” the president said. “We have to keep degrading and ultimately destroying [the Islamic State in the Levant] in Iraq and Syria. We have to build counterterrorism partnerships and new platforms. We have to continue the fight against Ebola in WestAfrica. We have to continue to strengthen our alliances, including NATO, and continue rebalancing our defense posture in the Asia-Pacific,” he said. Obama also said the nation needs a leaner military and that as commander in chief he would make sure it remains second to none. And, he said, the nation will have to bolster new capabilities, including cyber defenses and new capabilities to meet long-term threats. Making smart choices “Ash is going to be critical to all these efforts,” Obama added. “When we talked about this job we talked about how we’re going to have to make smart choices … [and] squeeze everything we have out of the resources we have to be as effective as possible. And I can’t think of somebody who’s more qualified to do that” than Ash Carter, the president said. Carter must be confirmed by the Senate before he becomes the 25th secretary of defense.
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MCC Julianne F. Metzger Cmdr. Thomas Dickinson, left, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert and Cmdr. Gavin Duff, all recipients of the Stockdale Leadership Award for inspirational leadership, pose for a photo after the award ceremony.
VFA-14 Sailors each day presented a new level of expertise, and this award reflects their excellence.” Nominations for the award come only from commanding officers in command and who are themselves eligible for the award. The two commanders were chosen from among eight finalists to receive the award. The award is presented annually to two commissioned officers on active duty in the grade of commander or below who are serving
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Robinson, who took command of Pacific Air Forces, Oct. 16, from Gen. “Hawk” Carlisle, expressed her emotions of sharing this historic day with all of the survivors and veterans. “For me, it is difficult to imagine the events of that Sunday morning 73 years ago,” said Robinson. “Even as it was a day of sacrifice and loss, it was a day of gallantry and unquestionable heroism. “Countless brave Americans, like many of those here in the front row, not only rallied in response to the attacks, but fought intrepidly in the many years of war that followed,” she said. Robinson also spoke of the sacrifices faced not only by the military but also by firefighters, civilians, families and children on the day of the attacks and the courage and heroism they showed in the face of tragedy. That courage serves as a lesson and motivation for the armed
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Enjoying the job “I could easily understand these technologies and some of the policy issues that arose,” he said, adding that he enjoyed the job and liked working at “what we denizens of the Pentagon all jokingly called ground zero.” Later, during the Clinton administration, Carter served as assistant secretary of defense for international security policy. Before joining the Obama administration, Carter chaired the International and Global Affairs faculty at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government and co-directed the Preventive Defense Project.
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He’s a reformer who’s never been afraid to cancel old or inefficient weapons programs; he knows the Department of Defense inside and out. All of which means that on day one, he’s going to hit the ground running.”
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CNO among awardees credit, rather they point out it’s not really me it’s my people.” Dickinson, former commanding officer of USS Barry (DDG 52), is the Atlantic Fleet recipient and is a professor at the Naval Leadership and Ethics Center, Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island. “Receiving this award is a humbling experience,” said Dickinson. “My Barry Sailors were the stars of the show they did not know what the world quit meant, they made this award happen.” Duff, former commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14, is the Pacific Fleet recipient and now is at the Nuclear Power School in Charleston, South Carolina, on track to be the executive officer for USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) next year. “This award has nothing to do with me, this is my command’s achievement,” said Duff. “They needed little leadership, my 220
including missile defenses, space and intelligence systems, command-and-control systems and nuclear weapons,” Carter said.
in command of a single unit and who serve as examples of excellence in leadership and conspicuous contribution to the improvement of leadership in the Navy. A Naval Academy graduate and pilot, Stockdale ejected from his A-4E Skyhawk over North Vietnam in September 1965 and was held prisoner and frequently tortured until February 1973. He received the Medal of Honor in 1976 and served as president of the Naval War College from October 1977 until August 1979.
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forces today, she noted. “As our nation rebalances to the Asia-Pacific region, I assure you the current generation of American warriors stands ready,” said Robinson. “May God bless you and all of our military and civil servicemen and women, both past and present, who have bravely answered our nation’s call time and time again, and who have never failed us.” During the ceremony, a moment of silence was observed at 7:55 a.m., the exact moment the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor began 73 years ago. Guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) rendered pass-in-review honors to the USS Arizona and all Pearl Harbor survivors present at the ceremony. The 199th Fighter Squadron, Hawaii Air National Guard, 19th Fighter Squadron, U.S. Air Force, also presented an F-22 Raptor flyover. The ceremony was co-hosted by Rear Adm. Rick Williams, commander of Navy Region Hawaii
and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific, and Paul DePrey, superintendent of the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, National Park Service. The event also included musical accompaniment provided by the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band, the parading of colors, a traditional Hawaiian blessing, and a cannon salute by members of the U.S. Army. Additionally, veterans of each military branch presented a floral wreath for each service, each accompanied by an active-duty service member and a student from Navy Hale Keiki School, in recognition of the men and women who survived the attack and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, Dec. 7, 1941. The ceremony concluded with a “Walk of Honor” by the Pearl Harbor survivors attending the ceremony and other World War II veterans through an honor cordon of military service members and National Park Service men and women.
The Navy’s preliminary numbers look like this: There were 1,274 reporters this year. That is a 10 percent increase from 2013 and a 70 percent increase from 2012. In 2012 about 1 in 15 victims came forward to report a sexual assault. Now about 1 in 5 victims are reporting, and for women, it’s 1 in 3. Prevalence has decreased in the last two years. In 2014 there were 5,600 victims, down from 10,600 in 2012. In other words, this year 5.1 percent of women in the Navy were victims of sexual assault and 1.1 percent of men, down from 7.2 percent of women and 2.7 percent of men in 2012. That’s good news for the Navy. However, there is one area Snyder identified as needing work-- professional and social retaliation. Victims who took the Survivor Experience Survey cited that they experiences some sort of retaliation after they reported a sexual assault. “We haven’t acceptable progress in this area,” said Snyder. “Anything that might discourage reporting or recovery for a victim is counterproductive to everything we are trying to do to combat sexual assault.” Although victims have options for reporting retaliation, it makes reporting the initial crime a bit scary, and Snyder said he is worried about it. However, he said that is why it is so important that from the top down, Sailors build a climate of dignity and respect. “We’ve really spent a lot of effort at our recruiting center, at Great Lakes, to bring. Sailors into a culture that prevents sexual assault right from the beginning,” said Snyder. “We’ve really focused education and awareness efforts on our recruits...to include bystander intervention. On the other end of the spectrum, Snyder also emphasizes the time spent by Navy leadership addressing these issues directly. “From the CNO on down there is a regular drum beat amongst senior leaders...with an eye on the entire sexual assault response system,” said Snyder. “That senior leadership effort has been
fantastic for the Navy.” Snyder also said that feedback from command climate surveys across the Navy have been positive. “We hear from our Sailors that a low number of them perceive incidents that could lead to sexual assault,” said Snyder. “But a high number, about 85 percent, said they did or would take action if they saw something like that happening, so our Sailors are getting after the problem.” Snyder also cited CSADD (Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions) as creating a culture in which Shipmates are helping Shipmates maintain a course of success through good decision making, not just to prevent sexual assault, but all destructive behaviors. The goal of all of these efforts is straightforward - To maintain a Navy in which every Sailor understands what sexual assault is, how to play a role in prevention, and how to report it; a Navy in which victims know they will be supported and everyone knows that perpetrators will be held appropriately accountable. Snyder said that every Sailor plays a part in making this goal a reality. “Looking out for your Shipmates and having the courage to step in early and often when you see the potential for destructive behaviors regardless of what they are,” said Snyder. “Because we know that the seemingly less destructive behaviors, if allowed, can lead to more destructive behaviors and perhaps ultimately to sexual assault. We often talk about a continuum of harm and trying to get after it early and so for instance, the sailor that may be acting inappropriately but not sexually assaulting someone – if corrected early, and if made to understand that is not acceptable by his or her peers, is the way to get after this issue. So it’s really going to be about Sailors helping Sailors to understand the magnitude of this problem, and then having that courage to step in and do something when they see the situation develop.” More details results and data of the Rand Survey will be out in the Spring.
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hurrah | part 1 of 2 ■ see the shows “Holidays in Virginia” and “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” are performed at the TCC Roper Performing Arts Center in Downtown Norfolk, with “Holidays in Virginia” on Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 13-14 at 3 p.m. and, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” on Dec. 13 at 7 p.m.
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HURRAH PLAYERS BRING HOLIDAY PERFORMANCES TO NORFOLK
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For 30 years, the Hurrah Players have taught children of all ages to love and appreciate the theater, respect everyone and their own craft and when it’s showtime, to put on a show and give that audience a
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Visit Town Point Park to see the Holiday Homecoming Tree Norfolk Festevents and the City of Norfolk announce that Town Point Park on the Downtown Norfolk waterfront will feature a new 34 foot Holiday Homecoming Tree and more than 500 feet of holiday lights along Waterside Drive until Jan. 5, 2015. The 34 foot tall tree will be located next to the “Homecoming” statue in Town Point Park. According to Norfolk
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once in a lifetime experience. Hugh Copeland, the founder and Artistic director of Hurrah, recently sat down to talk about “Holidays in Virginia” and “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” the two Christmas shows that the Hurrah Players perform this time of the year.
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NORAD PREPARES TO TRACK SANTA’S FLIGHT USING 2D, 3D MAPS
A Yule Log bonfire burns as Christmas carols are sung, Dec. 4, at Town Point Park in Norfolk with the Holiday Homecoming Tree in the background
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Festevents CEO Karen Scherberger, “We hope family and friends will enjoy Norfolk’s new Homecoming Tree as a special place to gather, take photos, while also enjoying the many holiday events scheduled throughout the City for the season.” The new 34 foot Homecoming Tree, along with more than 500 feet of lit garland and wreaths along Waterside Drive at Town Point Park are part of the new Norfolk
Holiday Happenings promotion. The Homecoming Tree and the lights of Town Point Park are free and open to the public from now through Jan. 5. The Homecoming is a statue expressing the joy of reunion of a family when the Sailor returns from a long period at sea. The statue honors the sacrifices made by families and members of all the sea services during long separations.
The North American Aerospace Defense Command is ready to track Santa’s yuletide journey! The NORAD Tracks Santa website, www.noradsanta. org, has been launched and features a mobile version, a holiday countdown, new games and daily activities, and more. The website is available in eight languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, and Chinese. Starting at 12:01 a.m. EST on Dec. 24, website visitors can watch Santa make preparations for his flight. NORAD’s “Santa Cams” will stream videos on the website as Santa makes his way over various locations. Then, at 6 a.m. EST, trackers worldwide can speak with a live phone operator to inquire as to Santa’s whereabouts by dialing the toll-free number (877) Hi-NORAD (1-
877-446-6723) or by sending an email to noradtrackssanta@outlook.com. Any time on Dec. 24, Windows Phone users can ask Cortana for Santa’s location, and OnStar subscribers can press the OnStar button in their vehicles to find Santa. Using data from NORAD’s military radars, satellites and fighter aircraft, the 3D Santa Tracker provides an interactive experience that lets you pan and zoom around key stops on the journey. The 3D tracker uses Cesium, an open-source virtual globe founded by AGI; the 2D tracker was built with Bing® Maps. Santa’s journey begins at the North Pole, after which he heads west from the International Date Line. “Santa Cams” stationed around the globe stream video of Old St. Nick as he passes famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China and even NORAD’s Colorado Springs headquarters.
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■ When: Now through Dec. 22 ■ Where: Wells Theatre, Norfolk ■ For more information, call: 627-1234
or visit myvastage.com. It wouldn’t be the holidays without Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at Virginia Stage ■ win t Company. Ebenezer Scrooge ickets! and his travels with the For access to contests , ghosts of Christmas Past, including a chance to Present and Future reawaken win fre e tickets to this the spirit of Christmas in event, sign up for the all of us. This timeless tale Military Ne ws Weeken remains a heartwarming d Access E-b last! Visit tradition for many http://flagsh ipnews.com Hampton Roads families / eblast now ! Contest fo as they celebrate the r th is event ends season in the festively at noon on Monday, decorated Wells Theatre. Dec. 15.
Pop-Up Broadway present The Faraways ■ When: Dec. 12-21 ■ Where: The Gallery at Military Circle Mall, Norfolk ■ Cost: $14 for adults, $8 for children (under 3 are
free), $5 for students and military (and their family) ■ For more information, visit: http://www.popupbroadway.com The captivating show is performed in a unique mobile “pop-up” theater that seats 200 and is a perfect addition to the growing live entertainment offerings at malls across the country. Pop-Up Broadway’s The Faraways is, at its heart, a show about trying to find your home in a new place and realizing that ultimately it’s not about where you are but whom your with. It is a dynamic, fun and exciting show that starts off with the cast and crew interacting with the audience in their very own PopUp Theater and that audience involvement continues throughout the show! Each child who has a ticket will get one of our transformable plush toys.
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This holiday season, an exciting new attraction at the oceanfront at Rudee Loop will open. The Oceanfront Ice Park is a premiere outdoor skating rink that will transform people’s thoughts about going to the beach during winter. The 8,000-square-foot rink features real ice, professionally maintained for excellent skating conditions. It will be open daily and all holidays into February 2015 Located at Rudee Loop (Atlantic Ave. and 3rd St.), the Oceanfront Ice Park will be set up at the boardwalk entrance to the city’s annual 30-blocklong Holiday Lights at the Beach. Tens of thousands of lights bring festive cheer to residents and visitors
■ be there Hours of Operation Are As Follows: ■ Mon. - Thurs.: 4 to 10 p.m. ■ Fri.: 4 to 11 p.m. ■ Sat.: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. ■ Sun.: Noon to 10 p.m. Holiday Hours: Christmas Eve: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ■ Christmas Day: 4 to 11 p.m. ■ New Years Eve: 10 a.m. 12:30 a.m. ■ New Years Day: Noon to 11 p.m. ■
throughout the holiday season. The combination of both attractions will provide enchanting family entertainment, and special packages that include both will be available.
The Ice Park will provide a full array of events and activities highlighted by special demonstrations and a holiday-themed carnival area for children. Also available are special event options for birthday or holiday parties. Admission to the Oceanfront Ice Park is $12 for individuals and $45 for families (up to five people). This includes rental skates and unlimited skating for the evening. Skating is open to those four years and older. Military discounts are available at all local base Information Ticket & Tour Offices (ITT). Daily operating hours vary. They are listed, along with additional information on Oceanfront Ice Park, online at: www.oceanfronticepark.com.
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When: Dec. 13, 11 a.m. - noon Where: The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum, 206 High St., Portsmouth ■ Cost: $15 (includes all materials) ■ For more information, call: 393-8031, or email infor@vshfm.com This holiday season bring the kids to the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum for a sporty twist on an old holiday favorite. At the workshop, kids will be able to build their own sports stadium masterpiece, whether it is a baseball stadium, hockey rink or football stadium out of holiday candies and graham crackers. Participants must pre-register.
Pucks N’ Paws night at the Scope ■ When: Dec. 13, 7:15 p.m. ■ Where: Norfolk Scope Arena ■ Cost: $12 for Red Level seats,
$5 for their pet (Section 205 will be specially reserved for patrons to sit with their dog during the game) ■ For more information, call: 640-1212 The Norfolk Admirals announce “Pucks N’ Paws” Night at the Norfolk Scope Arena when they host the Springfield Falcons, Dec. 13. Fans can bring their dog to the game by purchasing a $5 ticket for their pet and a $12 Red Level ticket for themselves. All fans that attend the game with a dog must sign a waiver at the door and present a copy of a rabies vaccination to receive admission. Contact Admirals Group Sales Representative Sami Hamad at 640-1212 ext. 24 to purchase tickets. If season ticket holders would like to bring their dog, they should contact Sami in order to reserve seats in Section 205.
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on Christmas Eve Continued from C1 Between now and Dec. 24, visit www.noradsanta. org where NORAD provides countdown activities for believers of all ages. They are also offering free apps from the Windows, Apple and Google Play stores to extend the fun. Tracking opportunities are also offered on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Google+. Santa followers just need to type “@noradsanta” into each search engine to get started. Also new this year, the website features Santa’s elves in the North Pole Village. NORAD Tracks Santa is introducing the newest elf and asking the public to help choose the perfect name for him. Details can be found via NORAD Tracks Santa social media or in the “Name the Elf” video in Santa’s North Pole Movie Theater at www.noradsanta.org. It all started in 1955 when a local media advertisement directed children to call Santa direct – only the number was misprinted. Instead of reaching Santa, the phone rang through to the Crew Commander on duty at the Continental Air Defense Command Operations Center. Thus began the tradition, which NORAD carried on since it was created in 1958.
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interview with group’s founder, artistic director Continued from C1 We covered many topics in this two-part interview. Today we will focus on the two shows at hand and in part II next week we will cover his 30-year journey from a small Quaker town in North Carolina, to his contribution to the children of this region, as well as the audiences seeing the award winning shows. Both shows are performed at the TCC Roper Performing Arts Center in Downtown Norfolk, with “Holidays in Virginia” on Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 13-14 at 3 p.m. and, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” on Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. Yiorgo: First tell us about “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” what is the story about and why does the audience come back year after year to see this amazing story? Hugh Copeland: This is the 23rd year that we are doing “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” and the reason this play has had such a long life is because it is such a heartwarming message about finding out the true meaning of Christmas. The story is about these horrible kids who have never had an opportunity to experience Christmas and they learn that the greatest gift that we all have, is the opportunity to give. It is what makes the play so touching and meaningful. It’s inspiring, heartwarming, filled with laughter, and sprinkled with mayhem and pathos as the Christmas story is seen through their eyes for the first time. Y: And in contrast, “Holidays in Virginia” is a huge musical extravaganza correct? HC: Yes! This is our 14th year with this big musical review. Our cast of 80 performers celebrate in song and dance the holiday season. The emphasis is Christmas but we make sure to include songs about Hanukah, Kwanza, and also the Spanish Feliz Navidad because in the end we are all one as we celebrate the holidays. From a kick line to a 20-foot Christmas tree on stage, to snow on the stage, and even Santa, this show has everything for everybody. Y: I understand that there is something unique and different this year in regards to Holidays. HC: Oh my! We have the very talented U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Daniel Puls who will be our guest artist for the Holiday show and he is here as we speak. Y: Thank you for joining us Staff Sgt. Puls. Tell us a little about yourself. Daniel Puls: After serving in the Army Band program as a vocalist for the past nine years, I was selected to be the instructor of voice at the USASOM. It is the only one like it in the entire Army. My mission is to find the best singers in the business and train them to fulfill the intense demands of the U.S. Army Vocal Program that I am developing. Y: How did you and Hugh meet and why are you doing the show? DP: I met Hugh while he was helping us at the TRADOC band (Fort Eustis) prepare for the VA International TATTOO. He was so excited to work with the Army Music
Courtesy photos The Best Christmas Pageant Ever tells the funny and heartwarming story of an unlikely group of kids who learn the true meaning of Christmas.
Program and was a tremendous help with my acting part in the TATTOO. From there he asked if I would be willing to come and sing a few numbers for the Holiday show. I was thrilled at the opportunity to work with, and learn from Hugh again and see the inner workings of his incredible organization The Hurrah Players. I absolutely love working with the Hurrah Players, they are such a family oriented production. Y: What is your part in this show? DP: My “character” in the show is a Soldier, (I know this required no acting talent since I am a Soldier) coming home at Christmas time. There is truly something special about a returning service member and the warmth of the holidays. I feel truly honored to portray such a sacred reunion in this show, and I feel that the piece really captures the honor that we need to extend to all service members and the sacrifices they make for us. The second piece I am in is a classy rendition of “Christmas Baby please come” where I can really let the pipes open up and get into the feeling. It’s my favorite. And also there’s another surprise at the end of the show…but I don’t want to give everything away! You have to come see it! Y: Why should people come and see these shows? DP: If you were to see one show this season this is the show to see. There truly is something for everyone and all of the acts are incredibly diverse, interesting and blooming with talent. You will not get bored since the variety and pace of the show is so high! The players range in ages from 5 to 83! And are all uniquely talented. HC: Both shows are very uplifting. The play makes us more aware of how we can better serve each other and with the Holidays show, the theme is for all of us to celebrate each other. We pride ourselves with being the most affordable ticket in the area for major shows and we guarantee quality entertainment for the entire family. Go to http://hurrahplayers.com/buy-tickets for tickets and more info.
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This holiday season, keep in mind the notion that what your children play with can have a large impact on their interests and brain development. So when it comes to a walk down the toy aisle, parents are becoming more discerning, leading smart toymakers to design toys with a learning component that’s equally as important as the fun. VTech, a world leader in age-appropriate and developmental stage-based electronic learning products for children, works with a team of child development experts to assess toys and provide feedback before reaching store shelves. The members of VTech’s Expert Panel are offering some helpful holiday shopping hints to parents looking to foster their child’s love of learning: ■ Add it up: “Mathematical foundations provide the building blocks for future mathematical success, both in school and beyond,” says Dr. Francis (Skip) Fennell, mathematics educator. “Toys that emphasize numbers, counting and beginning concepts with whole number operations will develop, support and encourage these crucial concepts and skills.” The Count & Chomp Dino, for example, introduces children to numbers, colors, shapes and foods. ■ Age-appropriate: “Children's brains are developing at a remarkable speed,” says Dr. Lise Eliot, an early childhood development expert. “Their toys should keep up with that growth.” Keep kids challenged with educational toys that are age-appropriate, so they are never bored or frustrated. Consider childsized, kid-friendly tablets, such as the InnoTab MAX, that are packed with educational, stage-based learning content. ■ Full STEAM ahead: Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (collectively known as STEM) have gained more visibility in schools, along with the addition
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of arts to form STEAM. However, says Dr. Carla C. Johnson, science and STEM expert, “It is still crucial to cultivate skills in these subjects and implement them in everyday learning. Educational toys can help kids develop self-confidence in the use and application of these important disciplines.” ■ Build vocabulary: “Children absorb new information like sponges. Take advantage of their blossoming interests with interactive toys that highlight letters of the alphabet, the sounds letters make and vocabulary,” says Dr. Deborah Sharp Libby, early childhood language and reading expert. “Above all, don't forget the importance of reading to and with your children often!” ■ Choose wisely: “Don’t get carried away with the bells and whistles. You and your kids will quickly look past those. Instead, look for toys that actively engage your kids through technology, by deeply integrating games and learning,” says Dr. Eric Klopfer, platform learning expert. Remember, each child grows at his or her own pace, and there are few hard and fast deadlines when it comes to a child’s milestones. With toys as tools for learning, you can help children as they reach their educational and developmental milestones.
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The holiday season can mean new routines, new dĂŠcor and new foods in your home. While these temporary changes can be exciting for people, they can be hazardous to pets. “The extended holiday season is no excuse to take a vacation from being a great pet parent,â€? says Dr. Jeff Werber, Hollywood’s Vet to the Stars. Keeping your dog happy and healthy this holiday season is easy, Werber says. He is sharing some seasonal tips. â– Keep curious pets focused: Most pets will be curious about the tinsel, ornaments and ribbons of the season. Since most
decorations are not pet-friendly, keep them beyond reach and take necessary precautions and keep your pets focused on something they truly enjoy. If your dog begs at the table every night, chances are they’ll be begging at the holiday dinner table. With new people over and different kinds of food falling to the oor, it’ll be important to prevent distractions during dinner. Use healthy treats, such as Greenies, as a training tool to keep your dog away from guests’ dinner plates. ■Give recognizable gifts: A whopping 85 percent of pet parents buy their dog a holiday present, according to the 2014 Greenies: Dog Owners Survey. In order for
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New Year’s resolutions often focus on personal improvement. This year experts are encouraging entire families to consider making a pledge to adopt a healthier and more active lifestyle. Parents have more potential than anybody else to inuence their children’s behavior – including their eating habits – according to a study by the
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gether each night or as often as possible. â– At each meal, ďŹ ll half your plate with fruits and vegetables. â– Make at least half of the grains you eat whole grains. â– Get active. Incorporate physical activity where you can in your day, whether taking a family walk after dinner or hitting the gym. Remember, children and teens should get at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day, and adults should get two and a half hours per week. Focus on overall health, not weight alone According to the experts, good nutrition, health, and ďŹ tness fun should be the focus of your family’s goals, not calorie counting, food restriction or working out. “You don’t want your kids to think that a healthy lifestyle is only about how much they weigh,â€? Larson says. “Concentrate on delicious nutrition and fun physical activities,â€? says Larson. This New Year, you can get the whole family together by committing to a healthier lifestyle as a team.
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your pet to be as thrilled about their stocking as you are, give them the same treat before the holiday – so that it’s more familiar and better received. This year, consider giving a gift that promotes good health. While nearly half of all dog owners have turned away from a kiss from a dog because of its bad breath, more than a quarter say they don’t brush their dog’s teeth at all. And bad breath isn’t just unpleasant; it can be a sign of poor dental health or dental disease. Consider giving your dog a dental chew that carries the Veterinary Oral Health Council Seal of Acceptance for control of plaque and tartar, such as Greenies Canine Dental Chews. They are the number one veterinarian-recommended
dental chews and are available in special Season’s Greenies holiday packaging around this time of year. ■Give your pet extra love: During the holidays your routine will likely change. Your dog will be able to tell, but not know why. As you are out shopping or attending a holiday party, your pet might be missing out on his usual attention. Show your pet some love by setting some time aside for daily play time or an extra walk. Or give them their favorite treat. More pet health tips and resources can be found at www.Greenies.com. The holidays are all about sharing time with friends and family. In the shufe, don’t forget your beloved pet!
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those rich foods and drinks by incorporating basil, dill, mint, cilantro and ginger into holiday cooking. â– Listen to your body: Symptoms are usually an expression of the body’s attempt to correct an imbalance. Instead of masking symptoms such as acid indigestion, upset stomach, nausea, heartburn or a hangover, try a homeopathic medicine that works with the body to alleviate discomfort. For example, Boiron makes dissolvable pellets called Nux vomica for symptomatic relief. The sweet-tasting pellets melt in your mouth without water, and won’t bother an already upset stomach. Be attentive to the body’s signals and use it at the ďŹ rst sign of symptoms. For a natural indigestion remedy or natural hangover remedy, try it after too much coffee, alcohol, spicy or rich food, or when feeling drowsy after a big meal. â– Kitchen cabinet remedies: Your kitchen cabinet contains an arsenal of remedies, say experts. “Take two tablespoons of organic apple cider vinegar before eating to help with digestion. You can also try drinking a cup of organic herbal tea, such as chamomile, dandelion or burdock, with fresh lemon juice after meals to help with liver detox and promote relaxation,â€? says celebrity chef and culinary nutritionist Amie Valpone, HHC, AADP. â– Exercise: Regular exercise beneďŹ ts a healthy digestive system, so get plenty of it. Just be sure to avoid anything strenuous directly after a heavy holiday meal, which can actually put digestion on hold by redirecting blood away from your digestive tract to support the heart and muscles, according to Harvard Medical School. This holiday season, keep your body in balance with natural remedies to treat and reduce common digestive symptoms.
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Lights, music, family, boughs of holly – the holidays are known for many pleasant sights and sensations. Unfortunately, seasonal stress, odd schedules and overindulgence in rich foods can mean an upset stomach, heartburn and indigestion for some celebrants. Take steps to make the holidays more pleasant on your stomach: â– Seek balance: Eating a balanced diet is a key factor in preventing indigestion, constipation and other digestive problems, but accomplishing this goal may be a bit trickier during the holiday party season. Drink plenty of water, hit the veggie tray before the cheese tray, and be sure to incorporate fruit, vegetables, lean meats, whole grains and low-fat dairy into your other, less festive meals. â– Enjoy slowly: With so many terriďŹ c foods on the menu, why rush? Enjoy meals slowly. You’ll be more likely to practice portion control this way. Additionally, digestion will be easier if you don’t make your body process too much at once. â– Reduce stress: Stress can manifest itself through the digestive system in the form of heartburn. So avoid letting the holidays become an added source of stress. Carve out a few moments daily throughout the season to relax. â– Cook smart: Certain herbs are well known to aid digestion or settle an upset stomach. Counteract the effects of all
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This holiday season the FBI reminds shoppers that cyber criminals aggressively create new ways to steal money and personal information. Scammers use many techniques to fool potential victims, including conducting fraudulent auction sales, reshipping merchandise purchased with stolen credit cards, and selling fraudulent or stolen gift cards through auction sites at discounted prices. Fraudulent Classified Ads and Auction Sales Internet criminals post classified ads and auctions for products they do not have, and make the scam work by using stolen credit cards. Fraudsters receive an order from a victim, charge the victim’s credit card for the amount of the order, then use a separate, stolen credit card for the actual purchase. They pocket the purchase price obtained from the victim’s credit card and have the merchant ship the item directly to the victim. Consequently, an item purchased from an online auction but received directly from the merchant is a strong indication of fraud. Victims of such a scam not only lose the money paid to the fraudster, but may be liable for receiving stolen goods. Shoppers may help avoid these scams by using caution and not providing financial information directly to the seller, as fraudulent sellers will use this information to purchase items for their schemes. Always use a legitimate payment service to ensure a safe, legitimate purchase. As for product delivery, fraudsters posing as legitimate delivery services offer reduced or free shipping to customers through auction sites. They perpetuate this scam by providing fake shipping labels to the victim. The fraudsters do not pay for delivery of the packages; therefore, delivery service providers intercept the packages for nonpayment and the victim loses the money paid for the
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purchase of the product. Diligently check each seller’s rating and feedback along with their number of sales and the dates on which feedback was posted. Be wary of a seller with 100 percent positive feedback, with a low total number of feedback postings, or with all feedback posted around the same date and time. Gift card scam Be careful when purchasing gift cards through auction sites or classified ads. It is safest to purchase gift cards directly from the merchant or retail store. If the gift card merchant discovers that your card is fraudulent, the merchant will deactivate the gift card and refuse to honor it for purchases. Victims of this scam lose the money paid for the gift card purchase. Phishing and smishing schemes In phishing schemes, a fraudster poses as a legitimate entity and uses emails and scam web sites to obtain victims’ personal information, such as account numbers, user names, passwords, etc. Smishing is the act of sending fraudulent text messages to bait a victim into revealing personal information. Be leery of emails or text messages that indicate a problem or question regarding your financial accounts. In this scam, fraudsters direct victims to follow a link or call a number to update an account or correct a purported problem. The link directs the victim to a fraudulent web site or message that appears legitimate. Instead, the site allows the fraudster to steal any personal information the victim provides. Current smishing schemes involve fraudsters calling victims’ cell phones offering to lower the interest rates for credit cards the victims do not even possess. If a victim asserts that they do not own the credit card, the caller hangs up. These fraudsters call from
TRAC cell phones that do not have voicemail, or the phone provides a constant busy signal when called, rendering these calls virtually untraceable. Another scam involves fraudsters directing victims, via email, to a spoofed web site. A spoofed web site is a fake site that misleads the victim into providing personal information, which is routed to the scammer’s computer. Phishing schemes related to deliveries are also rampant. Legitimate delivery service providers neither email shippers regarding scheduled deliveries nor state when a package is intercepted or being temporarily held. Consequently, emails informing of such delivery issues are phishing scams that can lead to personal information breaches and financial losses. Tips Here are some tips you can use to avoid becoming a victim of cyber fraud: ■ Do not respond to unsolicited (spam) email. ■ Do not click on links contained within an unsolicited email. ■ Be cautious of email claiming to contain pictures in attached files, as the files may contain viruses. Only open attachments from known senders. Scan the attachments for viruses if possible. ■ Avoid filling out forms contained in email messages that ask for personal information. ■ Always compare the link in the email with the link to which you are directed and determine if they match and will lead you to
a legitimate site. ■ Log directly onto the official web site for the business identified in the email, instead of “linking” to it from an unsolicited email. If the email appears to be from your bank, credit card issuer, or other company you deal with frequently, your statements or official correspondence from the business will provide the proper contact information. ■ Contact the actual business that supposedly sent the email to verify if the email is genuine. ■ If you are asked to act quickly, or there is an emergency, it may be a scam. Fraudsters create a sense of urgency to get you to act quickly. ■ Verify any requests for personal information from any business or financial institution by contacting them using the main contact information. ■ Remember if it looks too good to be true, it probably is.
■ what is phishing? Phishing is the act of sending an email to a user falsely claiming to be an established legitimate enterprise in an attempt to scam the user into surrendering private information. The email directs the user to visit a website where they are asked to update personal information, such as passwords and credit card, social security, and bank account numbers. The website, however, is bogus and set up only to steal the user’s information.
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DAZZLE YOUR HOLIDAY GUESTS White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake
Forget sugar plums, visions of White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake are dancing in our heads this holiday season! Homecook Beth Colon came up with this recipe to satisfy her husband’s sweet tooth. With a Nilla Wafer crust, white chocolate layer, and powdered Starlight mints in the cheesecake, this decadent dessert can’t be beat! This is seriously the best cheesecake we have ever tasted. Try it... you won’t be sorry! See step-by-step photos of Beth’s recipe plus thousands more from home cooks around the country at www.justapinch.com/peppermint.
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Ingredients: 1 box Nilla Wafers 1 stick butter, melted 8 oz. Ghiradelli Vanilla Dream White Chocolate 24 oz. cream cheese (3 pkg), room temp 1 1/2 cup sugar 6 eggs 16 oz. sour cream 25 Starlight mints Directions: ■ Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Finely chop wafers in food processor. Add melted butter. Pour into spring form pan and press against bottom and half way up sides. Bake for 10 min. ■ Meanwhile, melt 4 oz white chocolate in double boiler. When crust comes out of oven, pour white chocolate over bottom. Place in refrigerator to harden. ■ For cheesecake, melt remaining white chocolate in double boiler and set aside to cool slightly. Cream together cream cheese and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, mixing smooth after each addition. Add sour cream and cooled chocolate; mix well. ■ Smash mints into fine powder and fold into cheesecake mixture. ■ Reduce oven temp to 300 degrees F. Pour cheesecake mix into prepared pan. Fill within 1/2-inch from top. ■ Place a baking pan half filled with hot water on bottom rack of oven. Place cheesecake pan on baking sheet (in case spring form leaks) and place on rack above pan holding water. ■ Bake for 1 1/2 hours. After that, turn off oven and let cheesecake sit for 4 hours, then refrigerate overnight. Courtesy of Just A Pinch
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'Tis the season for family gatherings, dinner parties, gift exchanges and the sound of laughter coming from around the table. With the hustle and bustle surrounding the holidays, finding ways to reduce stress can help you survive the season. Here are six simple tips that will help your holidays go from hectic to holly and jolly, with even a little time left over to relax before your guests start arriving. Clean sweep your to-do list Getting a jump start on your home's preparations will keep you from burning out early. Clean the house thoroughly a few weeks prior to your big event instead of waiting until the last minute. Check for any light bulbs that need to be replaced, carpet stains that need treatment, and pesky cobwebs in your fixtures. Discard old condiments in the refrigerator and add more to your shopping list. Baking soda and a warm rag left on a glass cook top for 15 minutes leaves your surface sparkling – no elbow grease required. Don't forget your oven – the self-cleaning option saves you time so you can move on to the next task. Own the tradition While the tradition of celebrating holidays is passed down from one generation to the next, there's no need to hide your personal flair. Forgo a traditional centerpiece and create a tablescape reflective of your family's personality instead. To add dimension to your dessert table, glue candlesticks to mismatched plates to create holiday treat pedestals. Only have a few minutes before your guests arrive? Use
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Budget for the holidays: Don’t break the bank this holiday season By MCC Michael Jones Defense Media Activity
Black Friday. The name alone sounds ominous. It seems the department store Christmas decorations come out a little earlier each year. (Some snowflakes and reindeers were even visible before Halloween this time.) It’s no secret the brick-and-mortar and ecommerce retailers love this time of the year. Nostalgia has a way of potentially overtaking the most financially disciplined Sailor. But, as Cheri Nylen explained, there’s a way to enjoy a fulfilling holiday period without breaking the bank. And she should know – she’s the Director of Case Work for the Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society. Step 1: Budget. That’s it. “I’m done with my Christmas shopping,” she said. “I budgeted my Christmas in August. I knew what I had to spend and that’s all I had to spend.” “Budget,” like “Diet” has an inescapable simplicity that must be followed in order for it to work. “You can’t spend more than you take in,” Nylen said. Credit cards It has never been easier, it seems, for someone to open a line of credit. One doesn’t have to look very far to find the latest “cash-back” or “reward points” credit card – all designed to entice the user to spend. This is where things get tricky for the Sailor unfamiliar with solid fiscal discipline. “Sailors work hard for their money,” Nylen said. “Using credit costs money that the Sailor doesn’t see in the form of interest payments.” The bigger the balance carried on the card, the more interest is paid. For example, a balance of $4,000 on a card with a 10 percent interest rate equals $400 ... gone. There is definitely some psychology at work when it comes to the spending habits of the card-carrying consumer, Nylen explained. “People tend to spend more if they’re going to use a credit card instead of cash. Plastic transactions don’t seem real.” Debit vs. credit The ease of debit cards (a direct withdrawal from an account) may help curb the temptation of adding more debt to the credit card, right? Not so, said Nylen. “There are very significant differences between whether you pick up your debit card and swipe it or whether you use your credit card and swipe it.”
Consumer protections are different for each, she explained. “A credit card offers a lot more safeguards. You can dispute a credit card transaction more successfully than a debit card.” However, neither is healthy if the spender has difficulty staying on a predetermined course (see Step 1 above). “We encourage our clients to keep a spending log,” Nylen said. This allows the Sailor to keep track of every hardearned dollar. “You have to plan for things to happen. Life happens.” Emerging methods of payment Mobile phone and email-based payment options are putting wallets and traditional cards on the endangered species list. As ease of spending grows, so too does the potential for Sailors to find themselves in bad financial waters. “It’s becoming frighteningly easy for our service members to get into serious trouble,” Nylen cautioned. “They work hard for their money. They should work equally as hard at ensuring it works hard for them. They need to safeguard it – they need to know where it goes.” Making the change It’s imperative for Sailors to understand the wealth of assistance provided by the Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society – there’s far more to the organization than the financial emergency assistance the name implies. “We can help them set up a spending plan. We can sit and chat – one on one – no command involvement – about what their financial plans are. Help them find some strategies.” Additionally, Sailors have command financial specialists ready to provide the needed guidance, as well as the Fleet and Family Support Center. “There’s so many free alternatives that civilians don’t have. If they don’t take advantages of the free resources available to them, they are throwing away thousands of dollars of services,” Nylen said. “We take many phone calls from former service members seeking the free services that were available to them while they were on active duty.” Begin with a visit to www.nmcrs.org or make an appointment to see your command financial specialist. It’s crucial to remember the ‘why’ when it comes to shopping for the holidays. “Gifts take all shapes and sizes,” Nylen said. “Spending time making memories is the most important thing you can do for another person, and that’s priceless.” It’s not about making big purchases. It’s about building lasting memories. And best of all, great memories are free.
■ simple tips Elegant and often extravagant celebrations are at our fingertips in magazines, blogs and on sites like Pinterest and Etsy. The images inspire us to host picture-perfect holiday celebrations, but we can find ourselves in over our heads when it comes time to execute. Remembering these six simple tips will prepare you for a headache-free holiday season.
Take-home treat trends Tired of losing Tupperware containers to family and friends who forget to return them? Whether it's Thanksgiving turkey or holiday cookies, you can pack up leftovers in personalized take-out containers and keep your Tupperware safe at home. Pick up an assortment of blank, disposable take-out boxes from your local craft store and apply adhesive labels. Write your
guests' names on the labels and decorate the boxes for the occasion with embellishments and glue. When it's time to fill each box as your guests prepare to leave, keep a marker and extra labels nearby so you can also write down what treats they'll find in each container. Storage solutions When the holidays are over, ornaments don't always find their way back to their original packaging. Wreath bags, ornament organizers, dinner plate containers and string light storage bins keep your decorations safe during the off-season. If you have wrapping paper left over that you'd like to save for next season, cut a toilet paper roll lengthwise and wrap it around the wrapping paper to prevent unraveling. To avoid holiday emergencies next year, keep a small, unopened tube of Krazy Glue's Maximum Bond formula with the breakable decorations to quickly fix any ornaments, centerpieces or china that might get damaged in storage.
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REGULAR WEEKLY SERVICE Protestant Worship – Sun. – 10:30 a.m. Catholic Mass – Wed. 11:30 a.m. Catholic Mass – Sun. – 10 a.m. Jewish Worship – Fri. 5 p.m. Jan. 10, 2015 Parashat Shemot Islamic Prayer – Fri. - 1 p.m. HOLIDAY Protestant Lessons & Carols – Dec. 14 4 p.m. Jewish Latkefest – Dec. 19 – 6:30 p.m., worship 7 p.m. Protestant Christmas Eve Candlelight – Dec. 24 6 p.m. Catholic Christmas Day Mass – Dec. 25 10 a.m. Jewish Worship– Dec. 26 7 p.m. Protestant Worship – Dec. 28 10:30 a.m. Catholic Mass – Dec. 28 10 a.m. Catholic New Year’s Day Mass – Jan.1 10 a.m. Jewish Parashat Shemot – Jan. 10 2015 – 10 a.m. Islamic Prayer – Fri. - 1300
REGULAR WEEKLY SERVICE Catholic Mass (Little Creek) – Sun. – 12:15 p.m. Catholic Mass (Ft Story) - 9 a.m. Protestant (Little Creek) – Sun. – 10:30 a.m. Coffee House (Little Creek) – Sun. – 5 p.m. HOLIDAY Catholic Mass (Little Creek) – Sun. – 12:15 p.m. Catholic Mass (Ft Story) - 9 a.m. Protestant (Little Creek) – Sun. – 10:30 a.m. Coffee House (Little Creek) – Sun. – 5 p.m.
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REGULAR WEEKLY SERVICE Catholic Mass-Wed.-11:30 a.m. (NAS Oceana) Catholic Mass – Sun.- 9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. (NAS Oceana) Catholic Mass – Sat.- 5 p.m. (Dam Neck Annex) Contemporary WorshipSun.- 9 a.m. (Dam Neck Annex) Traditional Worship – Sun.10:40 a.m. (NAS Oceana) Children’s Church- Sun. 10:40 a.m. (NAS Oceana) Coffee House-Wed.-6 p.m. (Dam Neck Annex) Bible Study for AdultsWedesday-6 p.m. (NAS Oceana) HOLIDAY Dec. 12 Chapel Greening 9 a.m. Lighting of Christmas Tree and Singing of Carols 4 p.m. Catholic Mass: Dec. 8, Immaculate Conception Mass 11:30 a.m. Dec. 10, Advent Reconciliation Service 7 p.m. Dec. 24, Christmas Eve Mass- 7 p.m. Dec. 25 Christmas Day Mass -9 a.m. Dec. 31 Mary, Mother of God Vigil Mass-5 p.m. Jan. 1 – Mary, Mother of God Mass- 9 a.m. Protestant Svc: Dec. 24 Candlelight Service - 5 p.m.
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